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Julianne Hough at the Internet Movie Database
Julianne Alexandra Hough born July 20, 1988) is an American professional ballroom dancer, country music singer and actress. She is most widely known for being a two-time champion of ABC'sDancing with the Stars. She earned a Creative Arts Primetime Emmy nomination in 2007 for choreography. ABC's 20/20 called her one of the "very best dancers on the planet." Hough was signed to Mercury Nashville Records in December 2007. Her self-titled debut album was released May 20, 2008, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Country Album chart and #3 on the Billboard 200. It sold 67,000 copies its first week, and has sold over 320,000 total copies. On October 12, 2008, she released a holiday album, Sounds of the Season: The Julianne Hough Holiday Collection, which as of January 5, 2009, had sold 157,000 copies. She starred in the 2011 film remake of Footloose.
Hough's first country music single "Will You Dance With Me" was released to iTunes and Wal-Mart in May 2007 to raise money for the American Red Cross. The song peaked at #100 on the Billboard Pop 100 chart. She later signed with Universal Music Group Nashville's Mercury Nashville division.
Her self-titled debut album was recorded in Nashville and produced by David Malloy, who has worked with Reba McEntire, Eddie Rabbitt, among others. Hough's album, which met with mixed reviews, debuted at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart on May 31, and also peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200. Hough's second single, and the first to be released to country radio, "That Song in My Head" debuted on the Country charts in March.
Hough joined Brad Paisley's 2008 Tour, along with Jewel and Chuck Wicks. Hough, Paisley and Willie Nelson appeared in the video for the Snoop Dogg song "My Medicine". Hough appeared in a Juicy Fruit commercial in the fall of 2008. and released an EP of Christmas music called Sounds of the Season: The Julianne Hough Holiday Collection. Hough performed her second single "My Hallelujah Song" on Dancing With the Stars on November 18, 2008, with her brother, Derek Hough, Mark Ballas and Lacey Schwimmer dancing.
Hough, LeAnn Rimes, Jessica Simpson, and Kellie Pickler announced the 2009 Academy of Country Music Award nominees in February 2009. Hough was nominated for the Top New Female Vocalist award, a fan voted award, which she subsequently won. Hough won the Top New Artist award at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 5, 2009. During 2009, Hough headlines some of her own shows. Her first concert as the headlining act was in Green Bay, Wisconsin at the Meyer Theatre on January 15, 2009. She was the opening act for two shows on Toby Keith's Tour as well as the opening act for George Strait's Summer 2009 Tour. Hough did not get the chance to write on her first record because the whole process was so quick. For her next record, she plans to write more. Hough recently finished work on her second studio album for Mercury Nashville and the first single, "Is That So Wrong", was released to radio on June 21, 2010. The album is set for release in 2012.


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The tweets are a flying that Mork D'Antoni will hold a press conference Tuesday morning. Looks like we may finally get some answers regarding the investigations up in EL.
BillC in SBN on EMU
Bill Connelly's 2017 preview of EMU is up today, in which he is cautiously optimistic, though he notes their schedule may be such that they may have a worse record with a better team. However, he included one note that's potentially important for Michigan, from his 2016 Eagles preview:
"If something big is going to happen, the odds are good that it will have happened by the end of a head coach's third year on the job.
Since 2006, 46 teams have improved by at least 14 adjusted points per game (per S&P+) from one year to the next. That's about four to five big leaps per season for the entire country. From this group of 46, 36 were led by coaches that were either in their first (10), second (13), or third (13) years.
Quite often, we don't see third-year magic coming.
If experience and depth are keys to the third-year jump, EMU will have a lot. The Eagles return their starting quarterback, an explosive sophomore running back, four of their top six receiving targets, and every offensive lineman, and they are loaded with juniors and seniors at every level of the defense."
B1G Expectations: 2017 Preseason Total Wins Analysis
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."
- Pip (Great Expectations by Charles Dickens)
The 2017 Pre-season Ratings
With the missed opportunities of the 2016 football season fading into the rear view, hope springs eternal as Spring practice introduces a budding new crop of talented prospects. The first two full-Harbaugh recruiting classes have been elite, and their contributions on the field will soon be felt in full force. Meanwhile, venerated combatants return better, stronger, faster – and eager to seize the mantle of leadership for Team 138. It's a team that follows consecutive 10-win seasons, a feat not accomplished since the Lloyd Carr era in 2002 and 2003. Can this team make it 3 in a row, something not seen in Ann Arbor since 1999, the year many of the new recruits were born? The departure of the core talent of the Brady Hoke era to the NFL leaves many openings for new stars to emerge and prove themselves on the field. Beloved coach Harbaugh has demonstrated tremendous acumen in his first two seasons in bringing playing talent to fruition, yet much remains to be proven in the struggle to realize a B1G Championship, and more.
So, now seems as appropriate a time as any to have a look at what lies ahead for the 2017 season, from the fancy stats perspective. To that end, this diary analyzes some of the preseason Advanced Stats-based ratings for Michigan and the rest of the Big Ten. Most readers are already familiar with the two principal resources that will feed this analysis: Bill Connelly's S&P+ Ratings (of FB Outsiders and SBNation FB Study Hall fame) and ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) Ratings. The rub with these initial, preseason ratings, both of which came out in early February, is that they apply a completely different set of metrics than do the in-season ratings. The way they differ is that these preseason metrics are leading indicators conceptually, and do not apply any aspect of in-game performance. To elaborate, the S&P+ preseason ratings are derived from the following three components:
- Returning offensive and defensive production (56% weight)
- Recruiting impact (25% weight, based on the last 2 years of recruiting rankings)
- Recent win-loss history (19% weight, counting 2 to 5 years back, but not including last year)
Similarly, ESPN makes its preseason FPI sausage using three components that are similar to those of S&P+, plus a fourth:
- Returning starters (with special consideration given to a team returning its starting quarterback or gaining a transfer quarterback with experience)
- Recruiting rankings (average rank among 4 systems: ESPN, Scout, Rivals & Phil Steele)
- Prior performance (counting the last 4 seasons)
- Head coaching tenure (is more better?)
Yet, in the end, both S&P+ and FPI provide ratings for all 130 FBS division teams, where the final rating is scaled to expected points better (or worse) than the average FBS division team at a neutral site. Simple enough. So without further ado, following is quick rundown of the ratings for your 2017 Big Ten football teams.
B1G S&P+ Rating
Rank | Team | Crootin' |
Ret. Prod. |
5-yr. Record |
S&P+ Rating |
2 | Ohio State | 2 | 3 | 3 | 26.0 |
8 | Penn State | 18 | 4 | 29 | 21.4 |
10 | Michigan | 4 | 13 | 17 | 19.8 |
11 | Wisconsin | 36 | 11 | 15 | 18.6 |
37 | Northwestern | 48 | 31 | 61 | 6.6 |
39 | Indiana | 61 | 23 | 75 | 6.5 |
42 | Nebraska | 22 | 72 | 32 | 5.6 |
44 | Michigan State | 25 | 79 | 12 | 5.1 |
47 | Minnesota | 52 | 47 | 55 | 4.4 |
48 | Iowa | 41 | 60 | 48 | 4.4 |
72 | Maryland | 32 | 94 | 77 | -1.5 |
85 | Illinois | 57 | 107 | 73 | -6.0 |
87 | Purdue | 72 | 96 | 82 | -6.6 |
92 | Rutgers | 63 | 109 | 84 | -7.3 |
B1G FPI Ratings
Rank | Team |
Off. Rank |
Off. Rating |
Def. Rank |
Def. Rating |
FPI Rating |
1 | Ohio State | 2 | 12.1 | 2 | 14.8 | 28.9 |
8 | Penn State | 6 | 9.9 | 17 | 7.7 | 18.9 |
10 | Wisconsin | 15 | 7.0 | 9 | 9.4 | 17.4 |
18 | Michigan | 26 | 5.2 | 19 | 7.3 | 13.7 |
29 | Northwestern | 48 | 2.5 | 26 | 5.4 | 8.6 |
39 | Iowa | 62 | 0.0 | 24 | 5.4 | 6.6 |
57 | Nebraska | 82 | -2.2 | 38 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
58 | Michigan State | 66 | -0.9 | 50 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
60 | Indiana | 79 | -1.9 | 41 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
61 | Minnesota | 78 | -1.7 | 52 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
69 | Maryland | 83 | -2.3 | 60 | 0.1 | -1.5 |
83 | Illinois | 114 | -6.8 | 63 | -0.6 | -7.3 |
88 | Rutgers | 117 | -7.4 | 64 | -0.7 | -8.3 |
98 | Purdue | 105 | -5.6 | 90 | -3.8 | -9.8 |
Just to digest this a little, what is clear is that not only is OSU pretty much the highest rated team in all the land, it also has one of the easier schedules in the conference. What many may have imagined would be the alternate "easier" year for UM - with OSU and MSU at home - is not the boon it once was since now UM goes on the road to PSU and Wisconsin. That said, UM's schedule challenges are still about average in-conference and toward the stronger side when considering the OOC segment. Alas, poor Maryland and Indiana. They have by both ratings the most difficult conference schedules. As for the B1GW, Wisconsin's schedule could not be much easier, which is a far cry from the midseason gauntlet it faced last season. At this point you've got to like the Badgers chances of blowing through the season unscathed and returning to Indy for the B1GCG. That assumes Wisconsin can get past those sneaky Wildcats, who have also drawn one of the less challenging schedules both in the B1G and overall. More on that later.
Obviously, the win-or-lose nature of divisional standings does not discriminate between contests of evenly-matched opponents and ruthless clubbings of baby seals. A win's a win. However, just consider for a moment that the top three teams in the B1GW have the 3 easiest overall schedules in the entire conference. Good for them, but it's the level of competition between opponents - in the form of a point spread - that brings color, subtlety and nuance to the fore, particularly when the College Football Playoff comes into play. A point spread, of course, is just a reflection of the odds, or likely outcome, of a game. So, this is where the rubber really meets the road when digesting equivalent points-based ratings such as S&P+ or ESPN's FPI. Is Michigan really just an 8 or 9-win team in 2017? That's a lot of losses, but after dropping 3 games by a combined 5 points as we all witnessed in 2016, it doesn't take much.
Schedules Matter … Big Time
At this point, a basic approach might be to just pull out the Big Ten teams and look at their respective ratings, as in table 1. Those more foolish than you might jump to the conclusion that the team with the highest rating would be expected to win its division and the conference. However, as Lee Corso might say, "Not so fast, my friend." We all know by now, in the aftermath of the B1G moving to 9 conference games, that not all schedules are created equal, and that some provide more advantageous paths of glory than others. This is not just because of inter-divisional opponents drawn, but also because half the teams play 5 home conference games while the other half play only 4. That's a 6-point year-to-year swing based on the scheduling constraint alone. Thus, the next step is to evaluate each team's schedule and respective matchups, and determine the point spreads therein using the S&P+ or FPI ratings, adjusting for whether games are played at home or on the road. Simple enough. So then, let's just sum up the wins and losses and have look at the final standings. After working out tie-breakers, determining which teams should be meeting in the Big Ten Championship Game straight-forward. As a bonus, since the ratings of each team have already been scraped up, let's just calculate the average rating of each team's opponents, and call it something like the Quick-and-Dirty Strength of Schedule (SoS), and rank order them while we're at it. Hmmm. The tables below don't paint the prettiest of pictures, at least not compared to last season, but there you have it.
Projected Standings from S&P+ Ratings
B1G East | B1G | Overall | ||||||
W | L | SoS | SoS Rk | W | L | SoS | SoS Rk | |
Ohio State | 9 | 0 | 5.7 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 3.5 | 10 |
Penn State | 8 | 1 | 7.6 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 4.4 | 6 |
Michigan | 6 | 3 | 7.7 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 5.5 | 3 |
Michigan State* | 4 | 5 | 8.1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4.0 | 7 |
Indiana | 4 | 5 | 9.3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7.1 | 1 |
Maryland* | 1 | 8 | 11.6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4.8 | 4 |
Rutgers | 1 | 8 | 8.1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3.6 | 9 |
* winner of tie breaker | ||||||||
B1G West | B1G | Overall | ||||||
W | L | SoS | SoS Rk | W | L | SoS | SoS Rk | |
Wisconsin | 9 | 0 | 3.4 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1.8 | 12 |
Northwestern* | 6 | 3 | 4.7 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 1.7 | 13 |
Minnesota | 6 | 3 | 4.2 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0.7 | 14 |
Nebraska | 5 | 4 | 6.5 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3.8 | 8 |
Iowa | 3 | 6 | 8.0 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4.8 | 5 |
Illinois | 1 | 8 | 6.1 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 5.9 | 2 |
Purdue | 0 | 9 | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2.5 | 11 |
Projected Standings from FPI Ratings
B1G East | B1G | Overall | ||||||
W | L | SoS | SoS Rk | W | L | SoS | SoS Rk | |
Ohio State | 9 | 0 | 3.2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2.5 | 8 |
Penn State | 8 | 1 | 6.1 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3.2 | 5 |
Michigan | 6 | 3 | 5.7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 |
Michigan State* | 3 | 6 | 6.3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2.2 | 9 |
Indiana | 3 | 6 | 7.9 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6.8 | 1 |
Maryland | 2 | 7 | 9.5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5.8 | 2 |
Rutgers | 1 | 8 | 5.5 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1.9 | 10 |
* winner of tie breaker | ||||||||
B1G West | B1G | Overall | ||||||
W | L | SoS | SoS Rk | W | L | SoS | SoS Rk | |
Wisconsin | 9 | 0 | 1.2 | 14 | 12 | 0 | -2.5 | 14 |
Northwestern | 7 | 2 | 2.8 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0.1 | 12 |
Iowa | 5 | 4 | 3.2 | 11 | 8 | 4 | -0.2 | 13 |
Nebraska* | 3 | 6 | 5.9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3.2 | 6 |
Minnesota | 3 | 6 | 6.4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2.7 | 7 |
Illinois | 1 | 8 | 4.8 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 5.2 | 3 |
Purdue | 0 | 9 | 5.4 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 0.5 | 11 |
Turning Spreads Into Likelihoods
The next step then is to map the point spread into odds, or better yet, the percent likelihood of each opponent to win, with a 0-point spread being the logical (if not statistically validated), 50/50 boundary condition. Back in 2015, Daniel Griffith, a MiniTab Blog contributor, posted a tidy statistical analysis of the differences between the point spreads and actual results for all NCAA games from 2000 through 2014. Suffice it to say, the distribution of differences was found to be Normal with an essentially zero mean (if it isn't zero-mean, then the bookies aren't doing their jobs, yo!). Knowing a formula or two about the characteristics of a Normal distribution, one can then compute the likelihood that an actual result is greater (or less) than the point spread.
Just as an aside, the most interesting point from the Griffith analysis is the following (which bears repeating if you've read this before) in regard to the distribution of differences:
"The standard deviation ... is 15.5 points. That means that if a game shows a spread for your favorite team of -3 points, the outcome could be with high confidence within plus or minus 2 standard deviations of the point estimate, which is -3 ± 31 points in this case. So your favorite team could win by 34 points, or lose by 28!"
That, dear reader, is why they play the games.
The following two tables of tables show the schedules for each team in the B1G East & West divisions, including the S&P+ ratings-based point spreads and attendant win probability (links to the FPI results are also provided below). A green-yellow-red pseudo-colormap is also applied to quickly give a qualitative indication of where each team faces its greatest challenges, how those challenges stack up, and by comparison, which teams have a more or less difficult row to hoe. Green indicates a favorable point spread; yellow, a competitive matchup; and red, an unfavorable margin. The last table simply shows a rank-ordering of the divisional teams based on their expected in-conference win totals - it's not a projection of conference standings based on projected wins, losses and tie-breakers.
B1GE Schedule Likelihoods
Here is a link to the same tabulation based on FPI results for the B1GE.
B1GW Schedule Likelihoods
Here is a link to the same tabulation based on FPI results for the B1GW.
Total Win Probabilities
After computing projected win probabilities for all the games in each team's schedule based on the ratings-based point spreads (including a +3 point rating adjustment for the home team), it's possible to compute the distribution of total expected wins at the end of the season. The one vagary in this analysis is in regard to FCS opponents. Since neither S&P+ nor FPI provide ratings for FCS teams, I've taken the liberty of assigning the lowest available rating of -30 and -24 to FCS teams, respectively. I can already imagine the comments on this nugget in light of NDSU's upset of Iowa last season.
There are only three B1G vs. FCS games this season. They are as follows:
- Maryland vs. Towson
- Rutgers vs. Morgan State
- Minnesota vs. Indiana State
The B1G East Distributions
In the B1G East, the teams can be grouped into three classes: the Contenders (Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan), the Bubble (Michigan State and Indiana) and the Bottom Feeders (Rutgers and Maryland). The Contenders are those teams that by one rating or the other, are shown to be within 2 total expected wins of the top rated team. The Bubble consists of those teams within 2 total expected wins of being bowl-eligible (or not). The Bottom Feeders are the teams with few prospects of gridiron glory or post-season hijinks.
Below are the charts of the overall and in-conference total win distributions for the B1GE based on the S&P+ ratings (with links to the FPI charts), followed by a brief digest of each team's results.
Here is a link to the same set of charts based on 2017 FPI B1GE overall results.
Here is a link to the same set of charts based on 2017 FPI B1GE in-conference results. Warning: this chart is not for the faint-of-heart.
What can be said about Rutgers? OK, how about this: they have newish coach with some OSU heritage who may be able to attract a few recruits with the prospect of early playing time. Otherwise, it's not a pretty picture for the Scarlet Knights. Basically, they're staring at a 7% (S&P+) to 10% (FPI) chance of not having a losing season, including a near freebie from Morgan State. These are worse prospect than last season. Their most likely record is about 4-8, or somewhere shy of 4 wins, and are double-digit dogs in six of their games. It still doesn't look like there's any chance that the '14 win over Michigan is going to be dislodged from the Pantheon of Rutgers Classics anytime soon.
Despite D.J. Durkin's auspicious beginning by qualifying for a bowl game, it appears Terps will be backsliding in 2017. The Terps' chances of not having a losing season stand at 10% (S&P+) and 17% (FPI), including an FCS freebie from Towson. Like Rutgers, Maryland's most-likely record is 4-8, but on the high side of 4 wins, and are double-digit dogs in five of their games. Still, here's where D.J. Durkin's motivational skills may effectively put a shine on the Terds and continue to make progress on the recruiting trail.
The data says Indiana is still looking like the ultimate Bubble team - and the only one in the B1GE at that. However, the wholesale elimination of its coaching staff may send this team from chaos into the abyss. Still, the Hoosiers preseason numbers have improved over 2016, with most likely records of 6-6 per FPI and 7-5 per S&P+, with no FCS cupcakes on its schedule. With a solid shot at post-season glory, the Hoosiers will need to keep the fire in its belly stoked. The threat of chaos may have left with Kevin Wilson, but it would still be prudent to not take Indiana lightly.
Michigan State
If Indiana is the ultimate Bubble team, then that makes Sparty the penultimate Bubble team. Alas, things might otherwise be looking up in East Lansing if it weren't sinking into a quagmire of ugliness. Yeesh. On the bright side, S&P+ gives Sparty a 94% chance of improving its regular season win total from last year, while FPI gives them a better than 88% chance. Sparty's most likely record is looking to jump up to 6-6 (or 5-7) per S&P+ (FPI) with 5 (or 6) spreads less than one score. Sparty is a double-digit dog in 3 (or 4) games.
With the exodus of so much talent and experience from Team 137, it appears that the fancy-stats love affair with Michigan under Harbaugh has come to an end. The most likely records stand at 9-3 (or 8-4) per S&P+ (or FPI), but with a strong lean in the FPI distribution toward 9 wins. Michigan is favored by double-digits in 8 games by both S&P+ and FPI, and has margins of less than one score in 4 (or 2) games per S&P+ (or FPI). Wisconsin, Penn State and Ohio State at this point are favored by both S&P+ and FPI. UM is more than a one-score dog to PSU and by double-digits to OSU as per FPI, whereas S&P+ expects significantly closer contests in those games. The opener against Florida looks like the closest matchup on the season, and so will be critical from the standpoint of getting UM off the schneid and setting the tone for the remainder of the season.
Here are some sobering statistical observations:
- Chances of a Michigan losing season: less than 2%.
- Chances of Michigan not improving on last season's win total (10 or fewer wins): 88-97%.
- Chances of Michigan going undefeated: less than 2%.
Penn State
Stemming largely from its late season push to the B1G Championship and a Rose Bowl berth, Penn State appears to have finagled its way into second banana status in at least the B1GE, if not the entire conference. The Nits are favored by double-digits in all but two of its games, plus they're favored over UM at home by both ratings, including by more than one score by FPI. PSU is an underdog in only one game, at OSU, in which it is a one score or double-digit dog (S&P+ or FPI). Nevertheless, with a most likely record of 10-2 from both FPI and S&P+, PSU holds a 3% to 6% to win'em all, and should be 6-0 when UM shows up in Happy Valley for the first of its two toughest matchups of the season, which it has scheduled back-to-back. If the Nits can down the Wolverines, they will be flying high into Columbus with the B1GCG and a CFP invitation on the table. Statistically, despite its surprising over-performance last season, PSU still has a 23% to 29% chance of improving its record over last season's mark. This is founded largely on the strength of its returning production (ranked #4 in FBS by S&P+) in the form of 2nd-team All B1G QB Trace McSorley and B1G Offensive POTY RB Saquon Barkley.
Ohio State
Not many teams rank ahead of PSU in returning production, but one of them happens to be Ohio State, at #3. Indeed, this is no surprise since OSU was one of the youngest teams in the country in 2016 - the surprise was their coming off of 2015's loss of talent to make the CFP. Looking ahead, OSU is poised to separate themselves from PSU and UM, with a most likely record of 11-1 overall. OSU is not only favored in all of its games by both S&P+ and FPI, but by double-digits in 9 and 11 games by those ratings, respectively. Its toughest opponent is Oklahoma in week 2, who is a touchdown underdog. Even so, an early loss to the Sooners would do little to hurt the Buckeyes' CFP prospects. In conference, OSU shows a mode of 8 wins, which is incrementally greater than the 7-win modes of PSU and UM, making OSU the team to beat. What's remarkable is the peakedness of the OSU distributions, which means the chances of variation from perfection are not as great as others' variations from not-so-perfection. There's not a great deal of solace in the fact that the Buckeyes come to Ann Arbor in 2017. They're still favored by 3 or 12 points (S&P+ or FPI).
Other sobering statistical observations:
- Chances of tOSU improving on last season (i.e. going undefeated): 15-32%.
- Chances of tOSU losing 3 or more games: 6-19%.
- Chances of tOSU having a losing season: vanishingly small.
The B1G West Distributions
In the B1G West, only one team is classified as a Contender, and that team is Wisconsin. However, the B1GW Bubble is bursting with 4 teams: Northwestern, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa. Meanwhile, the Bottom Feeders (Illinois and Purdue) pick up from where they were left for dead last season and carry on like zombies looking for something to bite.
Below are the charts of the overall and in-conference total win distributions for the B1GW based on the S&P+ ratings (with links to the FPI charts), followed by a brief digest of each team's results.
Here is a link to the same set of charts based on 2017 FPI B1GW overall results.
Here is a link to the same set of charts based on 2017 FPI B1GW in-conference results.
It's just about the same story for Purdue as with Rutgers, except maybe even more godforsaken. S&P+ and FPI both show a most likely record of 3-8. That's what not having an FCS team on the schedule does for you if you're a bottom feeder. They're chances of a losing season range from 95% to 97%, with the chances of going completely winless registering in the 1%-3% range. Suffice it to say, Purdue's prospects for 2017 cover the entire gamut of losing.
Illinois is a half-step above Purdue with a mostly likely record of 4-8 as per FPI, versus 3-9 forecast by S&P+. To its credit, the Illini have no FCS creampuff this season. That said, the Illini are double-digit dogs in half of its games, with the remainder of its games being within about one score either way. The chances for Illinois to go bowl-ing range from 8% to 12%. In the aggregate, Illinois' distributions are almost indistinguishable from Purdue's, and together, they define the bottom of the B1G West, which is about one win less overall than the B1G East.
Iowa appears to be right on track for its continued regression from the millennial celestial alignment that took place in 2015. S&P+ estimates a 6-6 record for the Hawkeyes, while FPI puts them at 7-5, making the Hawkeyes one of the cluster of four Bubble teams in the B1GW. Iowa is also favored to hold onto Floyd of Rosedale in its trophy matchup with Minnesota. S&P+ and FPI both give Iowa about a 60% chance of 6 wins or more, but only a 3% chance of 9 more.
Next in the B1GW Bubble are the Cornhuskers, whose best chance to break back into the B1GCG again may have been last season. Both S&P+ and FPI numbers place them at a perfectly mediocre 6-6 record, with S&P+ tilting toward the over, and FPI, the under. As such, S&P+ gives the Huskers a 72% chance of reaching bowl eligibility and FPI, a 52% chance.
Like the Huskers, forecasts for the Gophers in 2017 have receded toward mediocrity with a most likely record of 7-5 from S&P+ and 6-6 from FPI. S&P+ gives the Gophers a 79.3% chance at bowl eligibility and FPI, a 67.1% chance. New Head Coach P.J. Fleck may be just the sort of high-character persona who can assuage the tumult that swept through Minny at the end of last season. Regardless, Fleck steps into a situation that is otherwise not nearly as dire as most of the others B1G teams that have changed coaches in the last year. He will just need to get the team to focus on its oarsmanship.
Meanwhile, the ultimate B1GW bubble-team - that is to say the team most likely to break out of the bubble - would appear to be Northwestern. S&P+ forecasts a most likely record of 7-5 overall, with a strong lean toward 8 wins. FPI kicks it up to the 8-4 mark, with a slight lean toward 9 wins. Either way, the Wildcats have a 89-97% likelihood of becoming bowl-eligible, a 71%-77% likelihood of having a winning season (improving on last season's mark), and a 5%-15% chance of reaching 10 wins or more. Fitz is dutifully rebuilding this squad, and coupled with the return of 3rd-year starting Jr. QB Clayton Thorson and B1G R-OTY Austin Carr, the Cats will get their share of highlights.
What a difference a year makes! Of all the teams in the B1G, it would appear that Wisconsin will see the greatest benefit of the swing in both scheduling constraints and interdivisional draws. Not only do the Badgers have five B1G home games, but three of them are Northwestern, Iowa and Michigan - its strongest intra- and inter-divisional opponents. Add to that Maryland and Indiana, plus OOC's Utah State, FAU and BYU, and it's no wonder the Badgers' most likely record is 10-2 (with both leaning toward 11-1). Wisconsin is the only team other than Ohio State (who is not on the Badgers' schedule this year) that is favored in all of its games. Moreover, the Badgers are double-digit favorites in 11 of its 12 games. The only opponent within one score of them? Your ever-lovin' Maize'n'Blue. By all accounts, Wisconsin looks to run away with the B1G West and may well have punched its ticket to Indy by the time the Wolverines shows up in Madison on November 18.
Some enviable statistical observations:
- Chances of Bucky going undefeated: 9%-13%.
- Chances of Bucky improving on last season (win 11 or more): 35%-43%.
- Chances of Bucky losing 3 or more games: 26%-33%.
- Chances of Bucky having a losing season: vanishingly small.
Overlay Redux
Just to wrap things up with a quick visual summary, here are the combined overlays of the total wins probabilities broken out by division.
And, here is a link to the same pair of charts based on 2017 FPI B1GE & B1GW results.
Yours in football, and Go Blue!
Spring Game details
Details have been announced via email blast from the athletic department.
Michigan Lacrosse will play OSU at 10:30am
The Spring Game will be at 1pm.
And they did use the word game and logo, so it sounds like it's gonna be a game again contrary to previous beliefs.
Maize has won 15 of the last 21 spring games including last year's goal line stand thriller.
Blue leads the all-time series, 34-20.
Mike Adamle article
Reading stories his week about Dwight Clark, Gayle Sayers and now Mike Adamle are just so sad. For those who don't remember Adamle was a terrific player for Northwestern and a darn good pro. The guy was extremely smart, funny and good looking which led to a career in broadcasting after football. This article on Mike really touched me and there are some great stories here. Prayers to Mike and his family and everyone suffering from dimentia and CTE.
Blue Ballz
Now that basketball season is over, spring ball is starting, and Michigan's 2018 recruiting glass is getting a little clearer. Several young men have picked up some significant crystal ball action in the last week. They are:
Jalen Mayfield: A 6'5, 255 pound 3* Offensive Tackle from Grand Rapids. Currently committed to Minnesota, but was just offered by Michigan on Friday, and is considered likely to flip his commitment.
Sammy Faustin: A 6'2, 170 pound Unranked safety from Naples, FL. His primary recruiter is Don Brown. Prior to his Michigan offer, his best offers were FIU, Arizona, and Iowa State.
Ryan Hayes: 6'7, 250 pound 4* Offensive Tackle from Traverse City. Seems to be favoring Notre Dame, but is on campus today.


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Beautiful home with all of the amenities to make it feel like home with the remote aspects to make it feel like an escape. Diego was very responsive and helpful and made it the perfect weekend away.
Mariah2016-06-29T00:00:00ZThis was the most gorgeous spot I've been to in the area. I've never gone to the same AirBnB twice but my friends and I agreed that we'd have to come back to this place. It's very quiet and peaceful. The view is incredible. You have the option of the dock or a little beach next door to lay out on. The house is very bright, open, and airy. Diego was very quick to respond to my questions and kind.
Tara2016-06-20T00:00:00ZThe location and setting are truly beautiful. Very tranquil. However the accommodation is very basic. Great for grown ups but the kids weren't 100% sold.
Nick2016-08-21T00:00:00ZThank you so much for your waterfront house~ it was nice mini vacation for the family out of the busy life in DC
Na-young2016-08-24T00:00:00ZMy kids and I really enjoyed the solitude and quaint accommodations that were provided. It's a place to definitely get away and unplug. There isn't much around so I suggest bringing enough food and beverage necessities. I would visit again if ever in the area. Light a fire and watch the stars and all is well.
Christopher2016-08-29T00:00:00ZWe had a wonderful stay in Newburg over Thanksgiving weekend. The house was perfect for a relaxed weekend for two small children and four adults. Diego made us feel very welcome with a fire pit and ingredients for smores ready to go! The house had everything we needed for preparing great meals, unwinding with cards and board games and enjoying the great view. We would love to stay again!
Kate2016-11-28T00:00:00ZOur family really enjoyed our time at this house. It was a great place to get away from everything. We enjoyed the sunrises, campfires, and view of the water. Diego was very flexible and accommodating, and it made our stay very easy.
Allie2017-01-21T00:00:00ZThis cabin was in a wonderful location. The river was beautiful, and the whole place was very relaxing. Diego was a great host, very responsive. You should be aware that there's no wifi, but we had service at the house.
Newburg, แมรี่แลนด์ 20664, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Bushwood, แมรี่แลนด์ 20618, สหรัฐอเมริกา
We had a wonderful weekend stay at Back Creek Escape. The cottage is adorable, clean and had everything we needed. The screened in porch and fire pit were highlights, and they even gave us access to their bar and pool table area, which was amazing! We didn't get to do much swimming at the house due to the jellyfish this time of year, but had fun canoeing and exploring the area. We brought most of our food as groceries, etc can be a bit of a drive, but we did go into Leonardtown to pick up some seafood one night. Overall, a fantastic weekend and we would definitely come back!
Martha2016-08-01T00:00:00ZThis place is absolutely stunning, clean, beautifully decorated, and has amazing views. I went for a quiet, relaxing, peaceful weekend and that is exactly what I got. Looking forward to coming back in the near future. This has been my favorite rental to date through Airbnb, Vacasa, and VRBO, and we have rented quite a few during our travels.
Jennifer2016-09-26T00:00:00ZWe had a wonderful time this weekend at Kayleen's guest house! The home is exactly as pictured. It's so clean and has every amenity you'd need. The air conditioning is awesome... which was much appreciated because we got hit with a heat wave during our weekend. Despite the heat, we made use of the beautiful backyard including paddleboating. Kayleen even met us outside to help us push the boat into the water and give us some tips. Sadly, we didn't get a chance to use their amazing swing/firepit because of the heat... but we'll definitely use it when we visit again soon.
Brian2016-07-24T00:00:00ZIf you are looking for peace and the beauty of nature, you have found exactly what you are looking for! This cottage is beautiful and new with clean accommodations. Kayleen is a wonderful host! While at her cottage, we thoroughly enjoyed the chair swing, fire pit, canoe, and croquet set. Additionally, Kayleen and her husband benevolently invited my brothers and me to their barn expansion that includes a pool table and homemade beer. Such amazing hosts! Do not even consider staying anywhere else! This is a slice of nirvana! I absolutely will be returning! Thank you, Kayleen!
Kirsten2015-08-31T00:00:00ZAmazing vacation home with everything you could ask for included. We canoed, we had a fire pit, we visited the local attractions and all with great sleep and a place to cook our food to boot. Kayleen was an incredible host and we took good care of her property and the surrounding ecological beauty. This is a piece of an older time in Maryland and we are glad we got to share it with our daughter.
Jenni2016-06-22T00:00:00ZThis is a beautiful corner of Maryland, and Kayleen's guest house is gorgeous. It was the perfect size for me, my husband, and our 2 year old daughter. Impeccably decorated, clean, and well-stocked. We loved the electric grill and used it every night! Unfortunately we were there during the heatwave so we didn't get to make much use of the lovely screened in porch or the firepit, but hopefully we'll be back :)
Carie2016-07-31T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 5 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
EmilyWe had a restful getaway in this lovely home with attractive beach/nautical furnishings. We enjoyed the beautiful sunrises over the water. Kayleen was always responsive and answered any questions on the airbnb app in seconds! A great experience.
Avenue, แมรี่แลนด์ 20609, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Newburg, แมรี่แลนด์ 20664, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Lynn was very accommodating. There were three private bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs as well as a guest house with its own kitchen and bathroom. She was a great host!
Cobb Island, แมรี่แลนด์ 20625, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Keith provided a perfect place for our family to unwind during a hectic weekend centered around a nearby family wedding. Though the weather was rainy we loved the home and water views front and back. Appliances, bathrooms, and furniture are comfortable, updated and tasteful. Situated near the end of a quiet road and surrounded by water and friendly neighbors, the home is a great place for relaxing and taking leisurely walks. Other family members did not seem to have a pleasant experience at their hotel in Leonardtown - we are certainly glad we chose your home instead!
Mark2016-10-11T00:00:00ZThis listing was quiet and cozy and perfect for our family's Labor Day weekend retreat. We made great use of the dock and were able to catch a couple dozen crabs. Keith was quick to respond to any and all questions. I would recommend this listing to others!
Angela2016-09-07T00:00:00ZKeith made us feel right at home at his beautiful waterfront home. Spacious and neat, we loved our 3 day hiatus there! The wildlife there was awesome. We seen a multitude of bird species and their humongous nests with hatchlings soon to take flight. The neighbors were wonderful and very warm and receptive to us city folk. So peaceful and serene we did not want to leave. Thank you again Keith for letting us enjoy the dock for fishing and boating!
Steven2016-07-11T00:00:00ZKeith was the ideal host. He was ready with answers to any questions we had, and the house had everything we needed and more. The location is beautiful and peaceful. This is the perfect place to go for a quiet weekend in the country. We went to Quade's, which is a local favorite, and had the best crab ever. We highly recommend this house for a short trip!
Jean2016-08-29T00:00:00ZI spent 3 nights with my family in this house ( we were 5 adults) and it was a great time! The house was roomy and accommodate all of us comfortably. Keith was a great host , although we didn't meet her , but she gave us clear and easy to follow instructions. She was always in touch and reply to our messages immediately. The house is located in a quiet and peaceful area , and neighbours are super friendly. I highly recommend this place for family or small groups.
Abdullah2016-08-13T00:00:00ZThe house was very quiet, roomy and comfortable. It was lovely, well-stocked and clean. Keith gave us all the information we needed, allowed a late check-in, and even left a pecan pie for our family Thanksgiving celebration. Highly recommended.
Lisa2016-11-25T00:00:00ZWe had a delightful relaxing time at Keith's place in Avenue this week. If you want to unplug and spend time with each other away from crazy teenage schedules this is the place. The house was beautifully clean and clearly had just been fully renovated and nicely decorated. We had everything we needed. We fished and sailed and watched movies and thunderstorms together. Just what we needed before the school year started. Thank you.
Martha2016-08-18T00:00:00Zhey this place was a great idea. really felt like we were livin' it up with the comfy house and boat pier. a different 3-day weekend vacation I recommend. our host Keith was fantastic looking forward to another stay.
Avenue, แมรี่แลนด์ 20609, สหรัฐอเมริกา
The location of the Island House is amazingly private and has incredible views. We really enjoyed sitting outside in the lawn chairs and watching for fish at the end of the dock. What a spot! Rosemary was a very gracious host and went above and beyond to refund our money after we brought to her attention to some issues with the house, which she is addressing.
Sarah 2016-05-09T00:00:00ZThe Island House exceeded our expectations. From the planning phase, Rosemary was so attentive, answering all queries quickly. The location is heavenly-private,quiet and serene. Everything was there-linens, bath supplies and towel,towels, towels- thank you! All you need to bring is food to this perfectly stocked kitchen. We are experienced bnbers and I must say that this was one of our easiest experiences and what was offered was truly what the ad says. It was the perfect backdrop for a very memorable family getaway. We will be back.
Tracey2016-10-05T00:00:00ZThe host canceled this reservation 8 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
Alison & YohanWe arrived late, but Rosemary had everything ready for us. We were excited to find the house at the end of a short drive, bounded by the Potomac River on the left and a quiet lagoon on the right. Felt like we had arrived at a small island! The moon was bright and after getting our things in the house we went out to sit on the hammock and chairs and watched the clouds scudding across the sky above the Potomac. Quite magical! The house has Direct TV, WiFi and a Roku, for those with Netflix accounts. Plenty of rooms -- the place did not feel small by any means -- and we enjoyed the kitchen. A/C was effective during in the heat of the day. We used the grill, and ate at the table outside, including our blue crab feast, purchased up the road. The library is extensive, and though we had our own reading material it was fun to explore. Beds were comfortable. Outside all found time to enjoy the hammock and the chair swing. There are two houses just beyond the Rosemary's place, and the folks living there were friendly -- as were their two dogs and two pigs! Over the course of our long weekend we fished, crabbed, canoed and lazed about reading. We visited the cute town square at Leonardtown, walked around the reconstructed original colonial capital of St. Mary's City, and encountered an Amish buggy pulling a canoe on a trailer behind it. Was a perfect way to unwind, with no vehicles driving through and the bald eagles and osprey returning regularly overhead with their catch. Great spot, Rosemary! We hope to visit again soon.
Martin2016-07-20T00:00:00ZOur family had a very restful time at the Island House. It's the kind of place that was peaceful enough to read, sit outdoors under the shade of a tree with the view of the river, hang outside with the dog, and play family games. The large dining room table was too warm in the summer (back room does not have AC), the wifi was very slow, and the kitchen was not as clean as I wanted it, but overall, our experience was very good. The beds were comfortable enough, the kitchen fully stocked, the canoe ready to take to the water, and the ambiance of the home casual and inviting. We very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place for anyone looking for rest and relaxation.
Silvia2016-07-11T00:00:00ZEverything was exactly as described, the house was in a private spot so we didn't have to worry about noise from neighboring houses or disturbing any of the neighbors. We really enjoyed hanging out outdoors, using the canoe and sunbathing on the dock. Rosemary was incredibly responsive and always available to answer any of our questions.
Valentina2016-07-05T00:00:00ZThe cottage is amazing. The location is perfect for relaxation. I probably could of showed up with just clothes.. Nearly all amenities from home were available for use. Clean, comfortable, charming. I loved my stay. I'm already missing Coltons point, and before I left I was planning my next visit. I will definitely be back.
Derryle2016-06-30T00:00:00ZRosemary was a great host and we got exactly what we needed out of our stay. Lots of relaxation and quiet time! :)
Coltons Point, แมรี่แลนด์ 20626, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Colonial Beach, เวอร์จิเนีย 22443, สหรัฐอเมริกา
By far the best little floating beach box! Great location next to Dockside, an amazing restaurant and tiki bar. It is definitely snug but, who cares when you are meant to be outside enjoying the beautiful beaches, the fishing, and the chillaxing! We will definitey be back! Thank you Robin! You made our stay fabulous!
Georgette2016-09-11T00:00:00ZWhat a cute little boathouse! We were surprised by how comfortable such a small place was - especially since neither my husband nor I are particularly small people. Great location that is not a far walk to the bath house or the restaurant. Of course, the bed was only as comfortable as a pullout ever is, but it did the job and we certainly enjoyed our stay. Robin was very helpful and answered every question and concern.
Jessica2016-07-20T00:00:00ZEverything about my overnight on the tiny house boat was PERFECT. I went with just my dog for a peaceful getaway somewhere on a beach and stumbled upon this amazing little spot. The bed was very comfortable and the topdeck was ideal for tanning. Not only was the boat itself awesome but the location is just phenomenal! It's right next to the awesome tiki bar where I went for dinner and brunch (A++! Try crabcakes) Robin is a cool chick and knows everyone and all the good places and activites! I felt safe and comfortable and welcome. I will most definitely be going again!
Katie2016-09-20T00:00:00Zthe tiny houseboat was totally adorable. everybody at the marina was nice. the local ducks visited often. robin is a great host, she even offered her house to us when a storm blew in. i enjoyed the area, it's been years since i visited. robin knew all the good places to eat, we loved the lighthouse restaurant! we will definitely go back.
Penelope2016-08-30T00:00:00ZWe had so much fun during our stay at the otter house! Robin was there to meet us when we arrived, and she was a pleasure to interact with throughout the stay. The otter house was exactly as pictured. The bed was super comfortable and exceeded my expectations of a pullout bed. the area was great- we loved the restaurant located right in the marina! There were also a ton of food options in town. I highly recommend visiting the local attractions as well!! All in all a wonderful stay and I would highly recommend!!
Rebecca2016-09-05T00:00:00ZRobin was very welcoming and accommodating. She recommended some fantastic places to eat as well as some cool antique malls. The boat was very cozy and so clean! This was my first visit to colonial beach, but it won't be the last. The beaches were clean and the whole town was outrageously friendly. I loved walking the docks at the marina, so many cool boats (Miss Ann!). Highly recommend a relaxing weekend getaway.
Kara2016-08-16T00:00:00ZWhat a great experience. Everything was as expected. There is A/C which was huge because we were in a heat advisory. The beach is right there. The restaurant was excellent and most importantly Robin was/is the best hostess. You can't go wrong staying here.
Teresa2016-07-27T00:00:00ZUpon arrival, Robin gave me a tour of the boat, which is located in a marina as noted in the address. The boat also has a good instruction about the use of boat too. The marina also has a restaurant with a bar which had a good number of people even though I stayed there on a weekday night. Since I stayed on a weekday night, the restaurant was closed by 10PM, and after that things were very nice and quiet. All you can hear on the boat was sound of waves. By 11, the most of lights surround you are off too, so, you get to see a nice sky. I thought rocking motion of the boat might bother me, but it actually was nice feeling. It did not bother me or made me sick, rather it helped me go to sleep. In the morning, we visited a local restaurant, but if you are in a hurry, breakfast bars are provided in the boat. The boat/room is big enough for two people, and has a good size love sofa/bed. It does not have a bathroom; however, the marina has a facility with shower and bathroom that is less than 100 ft from the boat. The facility is passcode protected, so, you will feel pretty safe. Also Robin provides a clean towel and sheets, thus, you do not have to bring one. The boat is equipped with an A/C (which is hooked onto an electric outlet in the marina, so, you don't have to worry about juice running out.), radio, TV, and various lights. There were also a pair of wine glasses provided in the room. I did not have a time, but the instruction sheet mentioned that Robin can take you out for fishing with the same boat too! Overall, I had a very nice stay on this very unique lodging.
Colonial Beach, เวอร์จิเนีย 22443, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Wonderful hosts beautiful home gorgeous waterfront home comfortable clean room private bathroom will be back over and over I can't say enough about sheli and her wonderful family thank you (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) times over
Avenue, แมรี่แลนด์ 20609, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Serenity is a very nice home in a great quiet location to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Jane was a great host and communicated freely and quickly. The home was nice appointed and very comfortable. The location is great to walk get to the lake beach or the beach on the Potomac.
Tim2016-10-25T00:00:00ZJane's place was great, very cozy. Wonderful getaway near the water and plenty of places to escape to. Thanks Jane!
Ryan2015-06-22T00:00:00ZJane responded in a timely fashion which made it great for us while traveling from DC to the Northern Necks. Stratford Harbor is beautiful & gave us all an opportunity to disconnect for a couple days. The house was exactly what was shown & what we expected.
Lahela2016-09-30T00:00:00ZThe house is secluded and you felt right at home! Well kept, clean and Lots of room for us and our small children. We went kayaking on the lake and visited Lots of historic sites - the area is filled with them! Also we went fossile hunting on the beach and found segertal stark teeth! All info was there for us and Jane was very hospitable even though we never met.
Ida2016-05-07T00:00:00ZJane's lake house was wonderful. The kitchen was well equipped for meal preparation. She even left us some fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge. We found all the amenities we needed and the rocking chair came very much in handy for putting our baby to sleep. There is no wifi and next to no cell reception. It was nice to unplug and log off for a weekend. The house does come with a pretty good selection of books. The lake wa lovely and we were often the only ones on the private beach. Jame recommended some fun side trips, to a great local winery and a berry farm. We had a great time at both!
Yuliya2015-06-28T00:00:00ZOur stay was great. Amazing area great house and great attractions.
Daniel2015-05-17T00:00:00ZJane was incredibly responsive with all my questions—and very open to having a production crew of 10 spend the night in her beautiful home. Everything about the house was great.
Lindsey2016-10-03T00:00:00ZWe enjoyed our stay (3 nights). Kayaked every day. Slept incredibly well. Very quiet location. House was very clean and as described in listing.
Montross, เวอร์จิเนีย 22520, สหรัฐอเมริกา
We really enjoyed our stay at the Four Seasons cottage! The cottage itself is very cozy and was perfect four what we needed it for and also worked great for sleeping our 10 month old son. Lisa provides everything that you would need in the kitchen including spices and condiments. The cottage is a short distance from the beach and from cute little area restaurants. Lisa also keeps a running list of restaurants and menus for helping you find your way around :) Definitely recommend!
Chelsea2016-11-06T00:00:00ZWe had a great stay at this cute house! Everything was very homey, set up well for us, and the location is amazing!
Colonial Beach, เวอร์จิเนีย 22443, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Marina Sunset is a perfect getaway for relaxation and the enjoyment of small town feeling. Glenda and Jim are very friendly and helped us acquaint ourselves with the area. We (4 of us) spent a wonderful long weekend there. The front patio has a breathtaking view of the bay, where we enjoyed the sunset. The house is tidy and cute! We felt home right away. The bathroom is very large. The beds are very comfortable. The town (peninsula) is very small and bikes that Glenda and Jim loaned us made it easier for us to explore the entire town within a few hours. We went to this fabulous Thai-French restaurant and my friend tried the dish Jim recommended. It was delicious and he still cannot stop talking about it. Glenda and Jim also recommended Ingleside, which is only 20 mins away from Colonial Beach and their wines are all excellent. We bought several bottles to take home. I highly recommend the house and area. I will definitely go back there as it is only 1.5 hour away from Washington DC. Thank you, Glenda and Jim for having us!
Aya2015-07-06T00:00:00ZThis is a lovely little beach bungalow that has a terrific sunset view - the kitchen is well equipped and beds are comfy
Donna2017-02-05T00:00:00ZWe had a wonderful stay at Marina Sunset. The location was perfect to walk to the beach or sit outside and enjoy the view from the deck. Glenda and Jim were welcoming and gave us great recommendations on what to do in the area, but also gave us privacy and we could easily come and go. They helped make our stay enjoyable and we had a wonderful time exploring Colonial Beach and the nearby area.
Joanna 2016-06-25T00:00:00ZA small but sunny two bedroom upper floor apartment, where you get large glass sliding doors, opening onto a porch. As the picture shows, the house is right next a marina. The apartment is well decorated, you can tell that owners put their hearts into it -- you feel the place has a personality. The marina is on the inner side of the bay, so even if it is a windy day (or more like a windy afternoon), this side of the bay is much quieter. The road between the house and the marina did not bother us much, very little traffic. The area is walkable, we even managed to take out our baby in a stroller. Overall, it is a small beach town that is probably very much alive during the season. True to the name, there is actually a relatively decent sandy beach, although it was too cold for us to use it. I would come back here in the summer. We didn't meet the owners, who were out of town during our stay.
Sergei2015-09-28T00:00:00ZWe came for a ladies weekend at Colonial Beach and really enjoyed our stay at the loft. Glenda greeted us upon arrival and was very helpful when we couldn't get the wifi to work. The loft is very cozy and clean. We stayed on the deck most of the time we were there and enjoyed the views and golf cart watching. We saw 4 bald eagles while there! They have a great SmartTV with Netflix, etc, but there is no cable, just FYI. Glenda and Jim were great at recommending places to go watch some college football. :)
Amy2015-09-14T00:00:00ZWe spent a short weekend just before Christmas at Marina Sunset, and had a wonderful time. Although it was cold, the weather was clear so we were able to enjoy the beautiful view from the deck. The apartment was very cozy - extra blankets and easy to use heating instructions. Glenda and Jim were great hosts and had everything prepared before we arrived. They also checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed and offered tips on different activities in town. We wished we were able to take more advantage of the screened-in back porch, which had all sorts of board games and a big checkerboard table that was a hit. This is a great place if you're looking for a small, relaxing beach town experience - would highly recommend!
Seon2016-12-21T00:00:00ZGlenda and Jim's place was very clean and comfortable. It has a slanted ceilings in the kitchen dining room area, it was not a problem for me but if you are tall it might feel a little closed in. The rest of the apartment has standard height ceilings. The view of the bay is beautiful with colorful sunsets. Parking was easy, and we enjoyed walking through the neighborhood. It is a quiet neighborhood, golf carts and easy going people are the heart of the area. If you want a great burger, go to Dockside.
Donna 2017-02-07T00:00:00ZBeautiful setting overlooking the water! Very relaxing small town.
Colonial Beach, เวอร์จิเนีย 22443, สหรัฐอเมริกา
The host canceled this reservation 58 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
KimberlyThe host canceled this reservation 9 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
RuthEdward and Eric could not have been better hosts. The apartment overlooks the Potomac River in a quiet end of town. They were very responsive whenever we had questions and were so generous to share their gorgeous backyard with pool and hot tub with us. Would definitely consider going back.
Colonial Beach, เวอร์จิเนีย 22443, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Colonial Beach, เวอร์จิเนีย 22443, สหรัฐอเมริกา
Colonial Beach, เวอร์จิเนีย 22443, สหรัฐอเมริกา
My family had a wonderful time at Mick's place. The birds off the dock were so entertaining. Loved watching the shooting stars from the back yard during the Person's Meteor Shower!
Irene2016-08-27T00:00:00ZHad an amazing time ! Loved the location ! Didn't need a thing ! All towels and sheets and all were there , very clean and spacious home ! We will be back
Kelley2016-10-11T00:00:00ZThis was a last minute booking & Mick was quick to respond...communication was great in making sure we were comfortable & had everything we needed. Fabulous location, great to have the beach as your backyard, plenty of room...we had a great time.
Lahela2016-10-07T00:00:00ZThe home was Verry welcoming. The neighborhood was quiet and the view of the Potomac is spectacular as was the moon rise.
Kerry2016-10-19T00:00:00ZMicks place was very nice for our group. We had 10 guests and there was plenty of space for all of us. The area was relaxing and tucked away for privacy from anyone who doesn't live in the area. Lots of games and activities to do right on the lot. 10/10 would recommend.
Hannah2016-09-05T00:00:00ZThe house was very neat and had all the necessities available. We used the house to go to a wedding, so we were really not in the house very long. But having the towels and sheets on our arrival was nice, not worrying about bringing home wet items was a bonus. There were plenty of games available. The bop it game was a hit to the young adults, since that had not played it since they were kids. The house was very roomy and having a living areas on each floor was also a bonus.
Francis2016-06-06T00:00:00ZSpectacular week at your home. Once again, they are great hosts and have a great home and location. We will be scheduling for next year as soon as possible. They make you feel like you are family and it is your home for the week.
Gordon2016-07-20T00:00:00ZWe loved this home! It was wonderful to walk out of the kitchen door and be right on the beach. The kitchen had everything you would need. We will be going back for sure!
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Don21 Madison was everything we were looking for...and more! It's generally Mission Impossible finding a family vacation home for 12 which suits our incompatible need for privacy AND togetherness. But here, much to my amazement, it was Mission Accomplished :) The house is huge, with a big open area containing the living room and dining room (which had a table fitting 12 comfortably; plus, there's a high chair). It was great to be able to all gather together in the evening to play games, watch movies, etc. But 24/7 togetherness can be too much of a good thing. So, the layout of the rest of the house was perfect. My husband and I took the bedroom off of the kitchen, our younger twin son and daughter-in-law and their two children took the two bedrooms upstairs, while our older twin son and daughter-law and their four children took the two bedrooms (with two beds each) on the other side of the house. And, HUZZAH, each family unit had its own bathroom! The home was well appointed, with pots and pans, glassware, small appliances (you'll need to bring a hand mixer or blender though), plenty of towels, etc. The goody box left for us was a nice touch. It contained water, granola bars, candy, and appropriately, a toothbrush and toothpaste. In homes we've previously visited, I've cringed at the "library" offerings---Readers Digest Condensed Books, Harlequin Romances and the like. But here we found a wonderful array of books by authors such as Tom Robbins, Erik Larson and Ali Wentworth. The kidlets enjoyed the puzzles and games they found, both indoors and out. There were swings (including a tree swing) and cornhole (which brought out our vile competitive natures!) and other amusements. I understand that some people like the beach and the sun (hey, I love Seattle!), so the family was psyched over the beach being less than a minute's walk (I do suggest water shoes as it's a bit pebbly). The free pier is a short journey as well, and the kidlets had a terrific time kindasorta fishing (no permits needed as they were all under 10). Btw, the house is in Virginia, while the beach is in Maryland, so you're crossing state lines! When the time came to bid our house adieu, the kidlets didn't want to leave. The previous evening, we'd had one of the best cookouts in recent memory, with water balloons (okay, next time the family is getting a crappy house 'cause they bombarded me), science experiments (remember the Mentos and Diet Coke fountains?), lots of food (there's a gas grill) and lots of laughter. Y'know, we didn't want to leave either. One warning--there are several large windows lacking curtains/blinds so that you can see the water. So, if you and your honey get there a day before the kids (ahem, ahem), make sure you have you have your robes...or at least really nice underwear.
JANET2016-06-29T00:00:00ZOur nearly 3 month stay here was amazing! The unique, main house and guest wing layout make for cozy communal areas, but also allow people to spread out and have their own space. It's a 1/2 block walk to the beach and 2 blocks to the boardwalk. We really enjoyed watching the sunrise over the water from the porch in the morning before work. There is plenty of parking and 2 kitchens. We used one for making food and the other for mixing cocktails. Ben was a gracious host. We had a few unique requests (like individualized balance sheets for our travel claims) and he was happy to oblige. I always got prompt replies to any communication. I should hopefully be back through here in about 6 years and I'll be looking to see if this place is still available. Thanks!!
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And since we have not had a drummer since Ben, our original drummer, left, our friend Mike Reaves (who plays in a band called Swamp Thing) wrote and is recording with us. In fact, he IS recording us. His recordings are sick. We are stoked.
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Ian Rankin is a Scottish author of crime fiction. Rankin's goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. He originally thought he would be compared to the likes of Robert Louis Stevenson rather than to be considered part of the Tartan Noir genre. He is best known for his Inspector Rebus novels, which are set in Edinburgh. Many of the books have been adapted to a television series on the British channel ITV, starring John Hannah and later Ken Stott as Inspector Rebus.
Ian Rankin became a published author in 1986 when The Flood was released. His next novel, Knots and Crosses was the beginning of the Inspector Rebus character. Since then, most of his work has been in the Rebus series, although he has also written some standalone books and a new series featuring Malcolm Fox. Below is a list of all of Ian Rankin's novels in publication order and in chronological order (when necessary):
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Notes: Witch Hunt, Bleeding Hearts and Blood Hunt were written under the pseudonym of Jack Harvey.
One City also contains contributions by Alexander McCall Smith and Irvine Welsh. Ox-Tales: Earth also contains contributions by Kate Atkinson, Jonathan Buckley, Jonathan Coe, Hanif Kureishi, Marti Leimbach, Marina Lewycka, Vikram Seth, Nicholas Shakespeare and Rose Tremain. Dark Entries is co-authored with Werther Dell'Edera. Dark Road is co-authored by Mark Thomson.


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When I hit a key to wake from sleep, I heard the computer come on, but my screen did not light up at all and didn't respond to any keystrokes as far as I could tell. I tried hitting the brightness button to see if I shut it off, but it didn't do anything. After forcing a restart, it seems to be working now, but I'm a bit concerned. Anyone familiar with this behavior?
What computer? ADC Monitor? LCD or CRT? Because if it's a PowerMac with an ADC monitor, check the cable. If it still keeps going off, you may have to reinstall the card. If it's an LCD, check to see if the backlight is off and the LCD still working. --- Of course it may have nothing to do with the display, and this is the first sign of the HD going bad.
I've had problems like that a couple of times with PowerBooks, usually all that I have to do is close the lid so it goes back to sleep, and then reopen it. If you don't have a laptop, you can try pressing control-eject and then the "s" key, which should put it to sleep.
My PowerBook does that on occasion, just shut the lid or you might have to do a hard shutdown and all will be fine again.
I have had this same problem on occasion ever since I upgraded to Tiger, but only with the following sequence of events: 1) Running Tiger with my PB connected to an external monitor. 2) Put the computer to sleep. 3) Disconnect monitor. 4) Wake computer from sleep, without an external monitor. As noted by others, if I close the lid again and wait for it to go back to sleep, it'll wake up just fine the second time. The reverse sequence (PB in standalone mode, go to sleep, connect monitor, wake) is never problematic. This problem never occurred under Panther. A bug report has been filed with Apple.


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Any member in good standing who was not selected by the Nominating Committee or who missed the Nominating Committee deadline may run for election by petition. Petitions must be signed by 196 TFCU members (representing one percent of the membership as of December 31, 2016). We must receive your petition no later than March 15, 2017. In addition, each nominee by petition must submit a statement of qualifications and a signed certificate stating that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected to office. Petition forms are available from Jeff Arvai, President/CEO. He can be reached via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. The required documents should be mailed to: Transportation Federal Credit Union, Nominating Committee, Attention: Linda Reaves, 1600 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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