of the house. With calm assurance Jesus could announce to his face that he did, in fact, lead his animals out that very morning, confident there would be no reply. Were animals kept in a separate stable, the head of the synagogue could have saved face by asserting firmly, “I never touch the animals on the Sabbath.” But if he tried to claim that he leaves the animals in the house all day, the people in the synagogue would ridicule him with laughter! In short, no one would believe him. Thus the debate ends simply, “As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame” (v.17). Thus, in the case of Luke 2:7, any Palestinian reading the phrase, “She laid him in a manger,” would immediately assume that the birth took place in a private home, because he knows that mangers are built into the floor of the raised terrace of the peasant home. This assumption is an important part of the story. The shepherds were told that the presence of the baby in a manger was a sign for them. Shepherds were near the bottom of the social ladder and indeed, their profession was declared unclean by some of their rabbis.10 Many places would not welcome them. In many homes they would feel their poverty and be ashamed of their low estate. But no—they faced no humiliation as they visited that child, for he was laid in a manger. That is, he was born in a simple peasant home with the mangers in the family room. He was one of them. With that assurance they left with haste. The details of the one-room peasant home with its manger in the floor have not gone unnoticed. William Thomson,long- term Presbyterian missionary in Lebanon, Syria and Palestine, wrote in 1857: It is my impression that the birth actually took place in an ordinary house of some common peasant, and that the baby was laid in one of the mangers, such as are still found in the dwellings of farmers in this region.11 The two leading 20th century authorities on Palestinian life and the New Testament are Gustaf Dalmann and E.F.F. Bishop. Bishop comments on Luke 2:7 and writes: Perhaps...recourse was had to one of the Bethlehem houses with the lower section provided for the animals, with mangers “hollowed in stone,” the dais being reserved for the family. Such a manger being immovable, filled with crushed straw, would do duty for a cradle. An infant might even be left in safety, especially if swaddled, when the mother was absent on temporary business.12 Dalmann, in his study of the same verse, records: In the East today the dwelling place of man and beast is often in one and the same room. It is quite the usual thing among the peasants for the family to live, eat, and sleep on a kind of raised terrace (Arab. mastaba) in the one room of the house, while the cattle, particularly the donkeys and oxen, have their place below on the actual floor (ka’ al-bet) near the door.... On this floor the mangers are fixed either to the floor or to the wall, or at the edge of the terrace.13 Dalmann himself has nearly 100 pages of photographs and scale drawings of a wide variety of such peasant homes, all of which fit his two-level description given above.14 Thus a peasant home is the natural place for the Holy Family to have found shelter and the expected place to find a manger. In the case of Luke 2:7 the home which entertained the Holy Family presumably was not expecting a baby and did not have a cradle, but with a manger built into the floor there was little need for one.15 So why has this rather obvious alternative remained obscured? In some cases it would seem that the cultural assumptions of the exegetes have set it aside. In spite of the above quotation, Dalmann defends the traditional “lonely birth in a stable” for culturally revealing reasons. Dalmann feels Joseph could have had space in the inn, but “no room for them” means “no suitable room for the birth” (italics mine).16 Dalmann argues that neither “inn,” nor “guest house,” nor “private home” would have provided the necessary privacy, and thus Joseph must have sought out and found an empty stable.
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Anyone who has lodged with Palestinian peasants knows that notwithstanding their hospitality the lack of privacy is unspeakably painful. One cannot have a room to oneself, and one is never alone by day or by night. I myself often fled into the open country simply in order to be able to think.17 The amazing part of Dalmann’s remarkable discussion is the assumption that the Holy Family wanted to be alone. Rather, it is the German professor who finds the lack of privacy “unspeakably painful,” not the Palestinian peasant. For the Middle Eastern peasant the exact opposite is true. To be alone is unspeakably painful. He does his thinking in a crowd. Naturally, in the case of a birth, the men will sit apart with the neighbors, but the room will be full of women assisting the midwife.18 A private home would have bedding, facilities for heating water and all that is required for any peasant birth. Dalmann’s Western sense of the need for privacy has led him to misread his own meticulously gathered data. His conclusion, that the need for privacy would have forced Mary and Joseph to reject the option of either inn or home in preference for an empty stable, is truly incredible when seen from a Middle Eastern point of view. Brown observes that in inns people slept on a raised terrace with the animals in the same room. He remarks, “The public inns of the time should not be pictured as snug or comfortable according to medieval or modern standards.19 This we grant. But our point is that a room full of people sleeping together with the animals on a lower level in the same room is snug and comfortable in the eyes of the traditional Middle Eastern gregarious peasant, even in modern times. These reservations can be set aside; and we can say in summary that all aspects of the story, from the precise requirements of the text, to the structure of the peasant home, the dynamics of the extended family, and the sociology of the peasant village, point to a birth in a private home. 1800 view of Bethlehem as it looked and was drawn by the writer J. Leslie Porter who spent years living in Palestine. This brings us to the second half of our inquiry. What, then, was the “inn”? The traditional understanding of Luke 2:7b, “For there was no place for them in the kataluma,” is that Joseph went to the local commercial inn and was turned away, and then sought shelter in a stable, perhaps the stable of the inn itself. This understanding is seen here as inadequate, from both a cultural and linguistic point of view. In this section we will try to demonstrate that the crowded kataluma was most probably the “guest room” of the home in which the Holy Family found lodging. This key word, kataluma, which in the West is traditionally translated as “inn,” has at least five meanings. Three of these— “inn,” “house,” and “guest room” —are worth considering in connection with Luke 2:7, and must be examined in turn. First is the traditional &ldquRosetta Stone Spanish
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Ben-Tor was not the first to find evidence of the violent destruction of LB-I Hazor atop the tel, as Yadin found it also. Adjacent to the king’s palace in Area A, a rectangular building dubbed the Long Temple was uncovered during Yadin’s excavations. The plan of this possibly “royal temple” is architecturally similar to that of Megiddo VIII, and it had an east-west orientation with an entrance on the eastern side. Several cultic installations were found all around the perimeter of the ruined temple, and particularly noticeable were many pits containing sacrificial remains (animal-bones, and large quantities of votive bowls within and outside the building). The remains of this important LB-I temple were covered by a thick layer of brick debris, indicating not only its destructive end but its abandonment and non-use in subsequent periods. While Yadin believed that the Long Temple was used in both the MB II and LB I Age (Yadin, The Head, 102–103), a closer analysis of this structure and related architectural elements has demonstrated that it was constructed in and confined to the LB I Age, not to mention the fact that the temple was found to be built on LB-I remains, which prohibits its use during the MB Age (Ruhama Bonfil and Raphael Greenberg, Hazor V: An Account of the Fifth Season of Excavation, 1968, ed. Amnon Ben-Tor and Ruhama Bonfil (Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society, 1997], 85, 89; Aren M. Maeir, In the Midst of the Jordan:: The Jordan Valley during the Middle Bronze Age [Circa 2000–1500 BCE], Archaeological and Historical Correlates [Vienna: Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, 2010], 44–45). In fairness to Yadin, he was correct, and the later authors of Hazor V, who suggest that the temple was not abandoned until the LB II period, were in error regarding the terminal use of the temple. All of the vessels on the temple’s floor date to the LB I phase, and the only LB-II vessels found in the vicinity were on the course of the broken wall. In addition, the placement of a later “installation” that was used during both phases of LB II—in which a tall basaltic stele dating to the earlier phase and several small stelae dating to the later phase were found—in the immediate vicinity of the Long Temple should not be used as a basis for declaring the temple’s continued use into the LB II Age.50. Yadin, The Head, 141.51. See “2000 Excavation Report,” on the webpage http://unixware.mscc.huji.ac.il/~hatsor/hazor.html. Bracketed insertions were added in order to clarify various identifications that are not discernable without the entire context of the excavation report.52. See “2001 Excavation Report,” on the webpage http://unixware.mscc.huji.ac.il/~hatsor/hazor.html.53. See the webpage http://exegesisinternational.org/index.php?option=com_deeppockets&task=contShow&id=2&Itemid=30 for several examples of this burnline and other burned remains.54. In his discussion of the upper city during the Late Bronze I Age, Yadin laments that many conclusions regarding the evaluation of structures, installations, and finds are difficult to make, owing to the enormous amount of leveling and looting that took place on the tel during the Solomonic period (Yadin, The Head, 125).55. Wood, “Let the Evidence Speak,” 78.56. Amnon Ben-Tor, “News and Notes,” IEJ 51:2 (2001), 238.57. Donald B. Redford, Egypt, Canaan, and Israel in Ancient Times (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1992), 160.58. Yadin, The Head, 200.59. James B. Pritchard, ANET (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1950), 242. Hazor is mentioned in a topographical list of Amenhotep II at Karnak (Bienkowski, “Role of Hazor,” 54).60. Omar Zuhdi, “Combined Arms Egyptian Style: Thutmose III Crosses the Euphrates,” KMT 18:3 (Fall 2007), 56.61. Pritchard, ANET, 239.62. Donald B. Redford, Egypt, Canaan, and Israel in Ancient Times (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1992), 158.63. Hoffmeier emphasizes that the conquest list of Thutmose III for this campaign was not a record of destroyed cities (James K. Hoffmeier, “Reconsidering Egypt’s Part in the Termination of the Middle Bronze Age in Palestine,” Levant 21 [1989], 187).64. As Hoffmeier correctly explains during his discussion of the primary battle of this campaign, which was fought at Megiddo, “While it is true that Thutmose III was concerned to have order and loyalty in Canaan, he was not going to destroy cities that could be useful to him” (Ibid., 187). For this reason, Hoffmeier concludes that Megiddo was not razed either, despite this city’s distinction of being the site from where the king of Kadesh launched his rebellion against the Egyptians at the outset of Thutmose III’s sole rule.65. Thutmose III undoubtedly would have followed the same foreign policy as that of the earlier pharaohs of the 18th Dynasty, including his grandfather, Thutmose I, who set the precedent for his progeny by venturing through Canaan and into Mesopotamia. “Because of Egyptian economic interest in the region, it would make little sense to adopt a scorched earth policy in Canaan. . . . [W]hen Thutmose I acceded the throne, he was able to march, apparently unmolested, all the way to the Euphrates river” (James K. Hoffmeier, “Aspects of Egyptian Foreign Policy in the 18th Dynasty in Western Asia and Nubia,” in Egypt, Israel, and the Ancient Mediterranean World: Studies in Honor of Donald B. Redford, ed. Gary N. Knoppers and Antoine Hirsch [Leiden: Brill, 2004], 133).66. One author calls the Egyptian advancement into upper Syria a direct attack on Mitanni, “which must long have been seen as one of Thutmose’s manifest goals” (Redford, Egypt, Canaan, and Israel, 159). Another writer suggests, in reference to Thutmose III’s renowned campaign into Mesopotamia, that “[t]his campaign was perhaps intended as a capstone ending a series of military operations begun twelve years earlier with the daring strike through the Aruna Pass at Megiddo” (Zuhdi, “Combined Arms,” 55).
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conquering pharaoh “crossed the Euphrates after the one who had attacked him, at the head of his armies seeking that feeble enemy [from] the land of Mitanni.” The subsequent victory caused Thutmose III to boast, “There is no opponent of mine in the southern lands, northerners come bowing because of my awe. It was Re who ordained it concerning me, I having bound together the Nine Bows, the islands in the midst of the sea, the Aegean and rebellious foreign lands” (Thutmose III, “The Gebel Barkal Stela of Thutmose III,” in Context of Scripture, vol. 2 [trans. James K. Hoffmeier], 15). All of this causes Hoffmeier to look back on this pharaoh’s first campaign and conclude that it already “suggests that Egypt was moving towards an imperial model of domination” (Hoffmeier, “Egyptian Foreign Policy,” in Egypt, Israel, and the Ancient Mediterranean, 134).67. Hoffmeier, “Egypt’s Part,” 187.68. Yadin, The Head, 32. Yadin’s referenRosetta Stone German
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conquering pharaoh “crossed the Euphrates after the one who had attacked him, at the head of his armies seeking that feeble enemy [from] the land of Mitanni.” The subsequent victory caused Thutmose III to boast, “There is no opponent of mine in the southern lands, northerners come bowing because of my awe. It was Re who ordained it concerning me, I having bound together the Nine Bows, the islands in the midst of the sea, the Aegean and rebellious foreign lands” (Thutmose III, “The Gebel Barkal Stela of Thutmose III,” in Context of Scripture, vol. 2 [trans. James K. Hoffmeier], 15). All of this causes Hoffmeier to look back on this pharaoh’s first campaign and conclude that it already “suggests that Egypt was moving towards an imperial model of domination” (Hoffmeier, “Egyptian Foreign Policy,” in Egypt, Israel, and the Ancient Mediterranean, 134).67. Hoffmeier, “Egypt’s Part,” 187.68. Yadin, The Head, 32. Yadin’s referenRosetta Stone German
conquering pharaoh “crossed the Euphrates after the one who had attacked him, at the head of his armies seeking that feeble enemy [from] the land of Mitanni.” The subsequent victory caused Thutmose III to boast, “There is no opponent of mine in the southern lands, northerners come bowing because of my awe. It was Re who ordained it concerning me, I having bound together the Nine Bows, the islands in the midst of the sea, the Aegean and rebellious foreign lands” (Thutmose III, “The Gebel Barkal Stela of Thutmose III,” in Context of Scripture, vol. 2 [trans. James K. Hoffmeier], 15). All of this causes Hoffmeier to look back on this pharaoh’s first campaign and conclude that it already “suggests that Egypt was moving towards an imperial model of domination” (Hoffmeier, “Egyptian Foreign Policy,” in Egypt, Israel, and the Ancient Mediterranean, 134).67. Hoffmeier, “Egypt’s Part,” 187.68. Yadin, The Head, 32. Yadin’s referen
The character of these men is very plainly pointed out in the Apocalypse of John,
Teaching that it is a matter of indifference to practice adultery, and to eat things sacrificed to idols. Wherefore the Word has also spoken of them thus: “But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate” (Rv 2:6) (1994:352).Tertullian, a North African Christian apologist writing around AD 200, in his On Prescription Against Heretics, chapter 33, associates a form of the Nicolaitan error with “meat offered to idols” and fornication (1994:259). Dr. Thomas takes the kai (“also”) in verse 15 as a comparison between two groups within the church and that both held similar false doctrines. He renders verse 15 as “You have also [in addition to those who hold the teaching of Balaam] those who hold in like manner [to the way the Balaamites hold their teaching] the leaching of the Nicolaitans” (1992:194). The two groups “arrived at the same goal, that of eating meal sacrificed to idols and fornication, but they followed different paths to get there”(1992:194).Funerary stela from Pergamum. This funerary stela depicts a memorial meal for the dead. The dead man is reclining on the bed. His wife is seated to the left. The three legged table with food on it is in the center.In order to understand the “doctrine of Balaam” one must go back to the account found in Nm 22–25, 31. Balaam, a prophet of the LORD (Nm 22:18), was invited by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the nation of Israel. At first, Balaam refused to go to Moab, but later went to Balak. He went, however, with strict instructions from the Lord to say only what the Lord told him to say. Each time Balak asked Balaam to curse the Israelites, he turned around and blessed Israel (23:7–10, 18–24; 24:3–9, 15–19; cf. Gn 12:1–3).But what is the “doctrine of Balaam”? The doctrine of Balaam is the same as the counsel of Balaam (Nm 31:16). Apparently what happened was Balaam told Balak he could only bless the nation of Israel but not curse it. As he departed, he counseled Balak on how to get the God of Israel angry with His people. The plan was quite simple: get the Moabite women to commit harlotry with the men of Israel (Nm 25:1-3).How does this incident relate to the “meat offered to idols” and sexual immorality as well as the Nicolaitans in the church at Pergamum? The books of Numbers and the Psalms give us the answer. In Numbers 25:2, the Moabites invited the people of Israel to “the sacrifice of their gods”. The psalmist reflects on the incident in Numbers 25 by saying. “They joined themselves also to Baal of Peor, and ate sacrifices made to the dead. Thus they provoked Him to anger with their deeds, and the plague broke out among them” (Ps 106:28, 29). Kennedy observes that M. Dahood translates this as “banquet of the dead,” and the “sacrifices of their gods” in Numbers 25:2 isthe idolatrous meals introduced to the Israelites by the Moabite women. These meals were apparently funeral banquets in honor of their ancestors. The dead are described as gods in 1 Sm 28:13 and Is 8:19, two situations where men wish to know about the future and seek out the dead for answers. In a text from Ugarit, Anat addresses her deceased brother Baal with these words: “Your comrades are the gods, the dead your comrades.” Since Baal was already a god in life, the change of status brought about by his death put him in a new company of gods, the dead.The Lord Jesus commands the church to repent of their tolerance for those in the church that followed the doctrine of Balaam as well as the Nicolaitans. If they did not, He said He would come quickly and light against them with the sword of His mouth (Rv 2:16), Tin’s sword may have a dual reference. First, to the Word of God, and second, to the sword of judgment. In the Balaam account, the Angel of the LORD appears before Balaam with a drawn sword (Nm 22:23, 31). In the Hebrew Scriptures, the Angel of the LORD is a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance, of the Lord Jesus Christ (Walvoord 1969:51–54). After the sin at Baal Peor, Moses commanded the judges of Israel to kill all those involved in the sin (Nm 25:5). Eventually, Balaam was killed with the sword (Nm 31:8).The message to the church at Pergamum was clear, if you do not take care of the sins caused by those that followed the “doctrine of Balaam” and the Nicolaitans, the Lord would judge the church very severely, even to the point of death. The book of Hebrews, quoting Proverb 3:11, 12, warns of God’s chastening of His children (Heb 12:5, 6). Elsewhere, the New Testament demonstrates that God’s chastening of His children can be very severe, even to the point of death (1 Jn 5:16).The Apostle Paul wrote that many believers “sleep” in Corinth because they abused the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor 11:30). Earlier in the same context concerning “meat offered to idols.” Paul uses the event at Baal Peor as an example of God’s chastening and an admonition to the Church (1 Cor 10:8–11). Paul goes on to admonish the individual believer concerning temptation (1 Cor 10:12. 13).There were some people in the church at Pergamum that did not engage in the memorial meals to the dead. For them, the Overcomers, the Lord promised He would “give some of the hidden manna to eat” (2:17). The contrast is quite obvious. Those in the church who were not walking according to the Word of God were eating at the banquets for the dead and enjoying the “pleasures of sin for a season” (Heb 11:25). The Overcomers “disciplined” their bodies and “brought it into subjection” so that they could “win the prize” (1 Cor 9:24–27). In the context of the letter, the prize would be the “manna” and the “white stone” on which would be written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it (Rv 2:17). Those who followed the “doctrine of Balaam” and the Nicolaitans would be “disqualified” from the race (1 Cor 9:27).The “hidden manna” is most likely the manna that is in the Ark of the Covenant in Heaven (Rv 11:19, cf. Ex 16:32–34) and refers to a Banquet in the Kingdom. This manna will be the reward for the Overcomers, in contrast to the unhallowed food at the memorial meal for the dead. An interesting observation is that whenever the Bible records the Children of Israel eating something other than the manna during the 40 years, death by plague resulted (quail—Nm 11:31–34; Ps 106:14, 15; cf 1 Cor 10:6; sacrifice to the dead at Shittim—Nm 25:1–3; cf. 1 Cor 10:8). The manna did not stop until they entered the Land (Ex 16:35; Jos 5:12; Neh 9:20, 21).The other promise to the Overcomer was a “while stone” with their new name written on it. This is probably an allusion to the victor’s name placed on a monument of while marble, in contrast to the Pergamum granite, placed around the gymnasiums or Pergamum (Sauer 1956:63–65; Hemer 1986:102). The athletic victors were afforded a special banquet (Thomas 1992:201; cf. Rv 19:9).Funerary Meals in Thyatira (Rv 2:20)The church at Thyatira had the same problem as the church at Pergamum. Hemer notes that this is the “longest and most difficult of the seven letters [and] is addressed to the least known, least important and least remarkable of the cities.” He goes on to say, “the letter was not obscure to the church at Thyatira: the problem lies in our remoteness from the contemporary facts” (2001:106).Most commentaries, when discussing the “meat offered to idols” and sexual immorality in the church at Thyatira, attribute the practices to the membership rites of the local trade guilds (trade unions). Each guild had a patron deity and banquets with food offered to that deity as well as immoral activity. In order to have a position in the guild, the Christian would have had to participate in such activities. In the case of the church at Thyatira.
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Shechem: Its Archaeological and Contextual Significance
Tags: Shechem, John 4, Jacob's well, Joseph's tomb, Abimelech--> This article was first published in the Spring 2005 issue of Bible and Spade.“If the full meaning of a passage [in the Bible] is to be grasped, the context of the passage needs to be appropriately developed” (Greenwold 2004: 72). In his pithy study of Luke’s Gospel account of Elizabeth and Zachariah, Greenwold gives an example of what he means: “All too often in our church lifetime, we end up being given many theological and doctrinal factual ornaments, but seldom are we shown the tree upon which to hang them. It’s as if we have been handed dozens of pieces to a puzzle, but have never seen what the finished picture on the top of the puzzle box looks like” (2004: 73). I think that Greenwold has it right.Jesus and the woman at Jacob’s well in John 4 is an excellent case in point. The story takes place near the Old Testament city of Shechem. Shechem is mentioned 60 times in the Old Testament. The city had been abandoned by New Testament times, but Stephen reiterates its importance in his speech in Acts 7:16. A small village, Sychar, was near the ruins of Shechem in New Testament times and is mentioned in the John 4 account (Jn 4:5). Unfortunately, most Bible studies of events at or near Shechem, and commentaries on the Book of John, omit Shechem’s pivotal role in Bible history and how it fit into God’s salvation plan.The narrow pass where ancient Shechem is located at the modern city of Nablus, view west. Mt. Gerizim is on the left and Mt. Ebal on the right. Dr. James C. Martin.Archaeological investigations have corroborated much of what the Bible has to say about Shechem’s physical and cultural aspects. Archaeology has confirmed Shechem’s location, its history, and many Biblical details. In this article I will integrate what archaeology has illuminated about this important place and its geographical importance with a macro look at Shechem’s place in revealing God’s promise and plan to restore believers to Him.1Map of Shechem area showing the location of Tell Balata (ancient Shechem), Joseph’s tomb and Jacob’s Well. ASOR, 2002.Location and ExplorationAbout 30 mi (49 km) north of Jerusalem is a low, 15-acre mound, known as Tell Balata. This nondescript ruin covers what was ancient Shechem. The tell rests in a long, narrow, east-west valley with the two highest mountains in central Palestine towering over it, Mt. Ebal on the north and Mt. Gerizim on the south. The Hebrew word shekem means “back” or “shoulder,” which probably refers to Shechem’s placement between the two mountains. Coming from the south, the major road from Beersheba, Hebron and Jerusalem splits here. One branch goes east, around Mt. Ebal, and provides access to the Jordan Valley and cities like Beth Shan. The western arm leads to the coastal plain and cities to the north such as Samaria and Dothan. Thus, ancient Shechem and its modern counterpart, Nablus, are in a very strategic location along the watershed road between Judah, the Jordan Valley, Transjordan, and the Galilee.2In 1903, a group of German scholars under the direction of H. Tiersch examined Tell Balata and concluded it was ancient Shechem. Until that time there had been controversy over whether Tell Balata, or the modern city of Nablus nearby, was the location of ancient Shechem. Tiersch’s identification has never been seriously questioned.E. Sellin led an Austro-German excavation team to Tell Balata in 1913 and 1914. His work was interrupted by World War I. Sellin began work again in 1926 and continued until 1936. Work was resumed in 1956 by an American team under the direction of G. E. Wright and B. W. Anderson. The latest season of excavations at Tell Balata was in 1973 under the direction of W. G. Dever (Campbell 1993: 1347; Seger 1997:21).Aerial view of the ruins of Shechem. On the right is the Middle Bronze fortification wall and in the upper center the “Migdal,” or fortress, temple. Holy Land Satellite Atlas, 1999, p. 100.Abram at ShechemThe first mention of Shechem in the Bible is Genesis 12:6, when Abram first entered Canaan. It is succinctly described: “Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem.” At that time, God promised Abram, “To your offspring I will give this land” (Gn 12:7). The next mention of Shechem is 11 chapters, and about 200 years, later, when the Bible records that Jacob, Abram’s grandson, “camped within sight of the city” (Gn 33:18).Assuming a conservative dating for the Patriarchal events in the Bible,3 note that Abram camped in Canaan about 2090 BC and there is no mention of a city. However, when Jacob arrived 200 hundred years later, around 1890 BC, the Bible notes that he “camped within sight of the city [Shechem].” In the original Hebrew, the word translated in our English Bible as “city” meant a permanent, walled settlement (Hansen 2003:81, Wood 1999:23). Genesis 34:20 and 24 report that Shechem had a city gate; therefore it was fortified.Can archaeology clarify if there was or was not a city? Yes. The absence of a “city” and walls at Tell Balata when Abram came through and the existence of a city in the time of Jacob is in complete agreement with what the Bible indicates is Shechem’s early history.Excavations have revealed that the earliest urbanization at Tell Balata was in MB I (Levels XXII-XXI), about 1900–1750 BC. MB I was when Jacob lived by the city of Shechem. Prior to MB I, in the time of Abram’s visit, archaeology has demonstrated that there was a gap in settlement and an absence of fortification walls. Thus, there was no “city” for Abram to reference, as the Bible correctly infers (Campbell 1993: 1347).Jacob and Joseph at ShechemWhat was the city like when Jacob settled there? Archaeologists have revealed that Tell Balata in MB I had structures with mudbrick walls on stone foundations and they have found an abundance of artifacts typical of domestic living (Toombs 1992: 1179). The Bible records that during Jacob’s stay he purchased land near Shechem. This parcel would become the place where his son, Joseph, would later be entombed (Jos 24:32). The tumultuous Dinah affair also occurred during Jacob’s stay at Shechem. Its aftermath resulted in the murder of Shechem’s male population by two of Jacob’s sons (Gn 33–34). Subsequently, God told Jacob to move to Bethel (Gn 35:1) and then on to Hebron (Gn 35:7).The next Biblical mention of Shechem is in connection with the story of 17-year-old Joseph, Jacob’s son, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers (Gn 37). In the account, Joseph’s brothers were grazing the family’s flocks near Shechem when Jacob sent Joseph to inquire of them. After looking for them at Shechem, he found them a short distance north at Dothan. There, the brothers conspired to sell Joseph into slavery, setting the stage for the subsequent accounts of Joseph’s rise to power, Jacob and his family moving to Egypt and, later, Israel’s oppression by Egyptian Pharaohs.The earliest known extra-Biblical written record of Shechem comes from the Middle Bronze period. It is an inscription on a stele (an upright standing stone) of an Egyptian, Khu-Sebek, who was a nobleman in the court of Sesostris III (ca. 1880–1840 BC). It was found in 1901 by the renowned archaeologist J. Garstang at Abydos, Egypt. King Sesostris III became ruler shortly after Jacob was at Shechem, and he was probably the king when Jacob died in Egypt. Khu-Sebek’s stele describes how the king’s army campaigned in a foreign country named Sekmem (Shechem) and how “Sekmem fell” (Toombs 1992: 1179). W. Shea believes that the campaign on Khu-Sebek’s stele is none other than the Egyptians’ account of the military encounters experienced by the entourage accompanying Joseph when Jacob’s embalmed body was brought to Canaan for entombment at Machpelah (Gn 50:12–14) (Shea 1992: 38 ff.)
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2011年3月9日星期三
10 Mar 11 How to Find the 1 Limo in Kissimmee
How to Find the 1 Limo in KissimmeeBy: John Glenn1 .... Click author's name to view profile and articles!!!Retargeting by ChangoTweet Attempting to find the Highest Quality Kissimmee Limo Service is frequently a frantic matter. With a number of new limo panies in Kissimmee, it can be very easy to make a mistake. This article will offer you lots of fundamental pointers and important information on what to look out for when choosing a Kissimmee Limo pany.First of all you should look for an online phone book regarding Kissimmee Limo panies. There are at least ten limousine service directories available on the internet intended to present you with local Kissimmee listings. You also can search the web by typing the term "Kissimmee limo pany" or "Kissimmee limousine pany". This ought to return 3-10 in Kissimmee that you can call up. Be careful on the you make use of. A lot of Kissimmee Limousine panies may be tailored to a specific niche. For example, some limo panies are for private people like celebrities and diplomats. Other Kissimmee Limo will be more friendly for things like weddings, proms and party buses. Somebody probably will be able to find on the pany's site what areas they are specialized in. Now that you've obtained your list of Kissimmee Limo panies, you should be certain you ask the right questions.Depending on what you are in the market for, the two facts you are advised to be mindful of are price range and performance. Price range is not very hard to determine as you can merely review rates. For a prom you may go with the best rate, but don't go too low, you should always remember, you get what you pay for. What's more, if a special discount sounds to good to be true, it usually is. Don't be afraid to walk away. Excellent on the other hand, is a lot harder to figure out. If you happen to be preparing for a wedding, you would want to obtain some recent testimonials from other brides and grooms. Naturally you want your wedding day to be flawless so it's beneficial to spend the extra time and maybe even a little extra coinage to ensure you have the best suited Kissimmee Limousine Service for what might well be the biggest day of all your life.At the end of the day, once you have selected the highest quality Kissimmee Limousine pany, ensure that you make reservations a few days in advance to be sure your limousine is booked and the pany are aware of your date. The last thing you want to happen is for the limousine pany to be booked already for your date. Hopefully this article offered you a review of what to expect and what you must look for when selecting a Kissimmee Limousine Service. And bear in mind, riding in a limousine is meant to be a very fun and remarkable event. Most Kissimmee Limo panies prehend this and will do their best to deliver you with the most luxurious memories of that wedding or that night out with the guys.Article Source: abcarticledirectoryKissimmee Limo pany Website Development by SEO Web DesignsNote: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author, John Glenn1Retargeting by ChangoDid You Like This Article? Share It With YourFriends!Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon to Receive Free Articles About Auditing via RSS!Additional Articles From - Home Accounting AuditingWhat you need to know about Auditing from the experts.- By : john newportCulture and business proposition- By : foxhatsNavigating Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions- By : Sawyer AdamsAbout The National Association Of Enrolled Agents (NAEA)- By : Sawyer AdamsThe History Of Enrolled Agents- By : Sawyer AdamsThe Canon Sd780is Black Silver Gold Red - Very Nice Christmas Gift- By : ArticleSubmit AutoIRS Increasing Enforcement Activity- By : Sawyer AdamsDestination Military Surplus Products- By : Ali Khan5 Tips For Getting The Right Health Insurance For Your Needs- By : danica12 Quick Tips For Eye Shadow- By : Ali Khan Still Searching? Last Chance to find what you're looking for. Try using Bing Search!
2011年3月5日星期六
5 Mar 11 How To Attract Affiliates
How To Attract AffiliatesBy: Pj Germain .... Click author's name to view profile and articles!!!Retargeting by ChangoTweet One of the biggest fears new Affiliate managers have is in finding new affiliates. This fear is a stumbling block that stops many site owners from getting started with affiliate marketing. Interestingly, with a proper marketing strategy, getting affiliates may not be very difficult. Given below are some tips that may help in attracting new affiliates.Find complimentary sitesComplementary sites are a sites that sell products or services that compliment NHL Jersey
your offerings. If you sell gardening tools, a site that sells books on gardening tips would be a perfect affiliate. If you sell software, try looking for sites that sell computers or computer parts. Finding sites that already attract your target market, and can benefit from recommending your product or service to their visitors, is the goal.Find content sitesThere are many sites that do not sell any kind of product or service but are mainly content-oriented sites. Such sites promote an idea, concept, study or belief. Content sites that are used as a resource for your target market are ideal affiliates.Finally, there are several sites on the Internet dedicated to listing affiliate Programs. Get your program listed in these directories.Classifying Affiliates for better managementThe hardest part of administrating an Affiliate Program is deciding what your affiliates need to help make the sale.But, by carefully categorizing your affiliates, you can easily determine what their needs are and how to accurately meet them. The plan given below helps in categorizing affiliates in order to manage your affiliate program better.The first step is to pick at least three types of affiliates. Take a look at your affiliates and try to determine one outstanding characteristic that can easily be compared across the board and choose at least three types of the characteristic. Here are some examples:* Level of Sales - You may find that your affiliates are so completely different that it's hard to find something to classify them by. Try classifying them by the level of sales they've reached with you. You'll most likely find that you have a few forerunners that lead the pack with a number of sales, quite a few affiliates that have sporadically made a sale or two and some that have yet to make a sale. This will help you classify them based on sales.* Products - If you sell a wide variety of products for specific interests/needs you may be able to classify your affiliates by product. For instance, a financial site could classify types like Personal Finance, Small Business Finance, and Corporate Finance.* Industry - If you market commodities like office supplies, health and beauty products, house-wares and so on, you may find that your affiliates come from a wide variety of industries. You can most likely classify your affiliates according to their industry.The Second Step is to determine the needs of each type. Each of your affiliate types will have different needs; some of their needs will overlap, but you should find a distinct difference in many of their needs. If you find that all of them have the same needs, go back to step one and re-think your types.Here are some basic things to look for:* Linking Methods - Different types of affiliates will need different linking methods. Let's use the example above where we had different groups based on sales. Your low sales group may be satisfied with a banner or two to place on their site. Your medium sales type may be interested in an article or two for added content on their site. Your high sales group will probably pass up banners for articles, guestbooks, email ads and signature files.* Capturing visitors is what you want. In order to do so you have to know what they want. Visit your affiliates' sites to see what visitors are looking at and looking for. Ask yourself, "How does my product relate to what I am seeing?"* Different types of Washington Capitals jersey
affiliates may expect different commissions. You'll have some Affiliates that have joined your program "on the side" and others that plan on earning a substantial income from the program. Determine what effort they are putting into advertising, how much other programs in your industry are paying, and the amount of time they devote to your program.The Third Step involves the process of creating and compiling linking methods for each group of affiliates. Based on the needs you identified in Step two, create and compile linking methods for each type. Here are a few linking methods to think about.* Banners - Though they aren't as effective as other linking methods, banners are still widely used and expected. Make banners in a variety of sizes to fit tops of pages, bottoms, toolbars, sidebars and other miscellaneous areas.* Articles - These are great for affiliates that need content for their websites and newsletters. Be sure that your articles are articles and not ads.* Email Ads - Your active affiliates may be interested in placing ads in e-zines or their own newsletters. Try writing a few ads in different lengths.* Signature Files - Dedicated affiliates may even add your tag to their signature line. Give them a few witty lines to choose from.* Guestbooks: - Let your affiliates help you build your Opt-In email lists with guestbooks. Offer them a commission for each email address they send you, or each resulting sale from the subscribers they send you.* Product Images - Give your affiliates images that show and link directly to specific products. They'll be able to choose an image specific to their site, or choose several images to display.* Review each affiliate Type and match them up with your new linking methods. You may have some linking methods that overlap Types -- this is okay. Just be sure you are concentrating on the affiliates' needs.The Fourth Step is to decide commission levels. Your first decision will be to determine whether you want to pay a flat rate or percentage of each sale. Based on the needs you identified above for each of the affiliate types, decide on a commission amount for each Type. If you have a two-tier program, consider the possibility of different second tier rates as well.The Fifth Step is to devise promotions for affiliate groups. Once you have your affiliates properly categorized and your system under control, consider developing promotions for your affiliate groups. Give them special incentives to sell more during a certain time frame, move seasonal products, or increase business during your slow months. Offer them additional commissions, or even bonuses for reaching a specific amount of sales.In conclusion, if you follow the steps I have just outlined and if you are ready for a little work and a lot of organization, your affiliate program should be up and running in no time.Article Source: http://www.shop-on-sale.com Pj Germain, affiliate-success.org#1 Unlimited Autoresponder-Click Here~~ I'll Buy What You Want!Note: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author, Pj GermainRetargeting by ChangoDid You Like This Article? Share It With YourFriends!Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon to Receive Free Articles About Affiliate Programs What Cloth Diaper Provides The Top Match For Newborns?- By : mirtagaylWhat is Affiliate Marketing and Why You Should Do It?- By : James A AndersonEarning Money Quickly With Email Marketing - True or False?- By : chad buistMoney Creating Tips For Capitals jersey
Individuals Involved In An Online Affiliate Marketing Home Business- By : Johnny BarrellGlobal Success Club And How To Make Money Online- By : Don SeanMake Cash Over The Internet With Affiliate Marketing- By : Leroy WheelerWhich Affiliate Networks To Look Out For When Promoting ?- By : Elsa Braxton Still Searching? Last Chance to find what you're looking for. Try using Bing Search!
your offerings. If you sell gardening tools, a site that sells books on gardening tips would be a perfect affiliate. If you sell software, try looking for sites that sell computers or computer parts. Finding sites that already attract your target market, and can benefit from recommending your product or service to their visitors, is the goal.Find content sitesThere are many sites that do not sell any kind of product or service but are mainly content-oriented sites. Such sites promote an idea, concept, study or belief. Content sites that are used as a resource for your target market are ideal affiliates.Finally, there are several sites on the Internet dedicated to listing affiliate Programs. Get your program listed in these directories.Classifying Affiliates for better managementThe hardest part of administrating an Affiliate Program is deciding what your affiliates need to help make the sale.But, by carefully categorizing your affiliates, you can easily determine what their needs are and how to accurately meet them. The plan given below helps in categorizing affiliates in order to manage your affiliate program better.The first step is to pick at least three types of affiliates. Take a look at your affiliates and try to determine one outstanding characteristic that can easily be compared across the board and choose at least three types of the characteristic. Here are some examples:* Level of Sales - You may find that your affiliates are so completely different that it's hard to find something to classify them by. Try classifying them by the level of sales they've reached with you. You'll most likely find that you have a few forerunners that lead the pack with a number of sales, quite a few affiliates that have sporadically made a sale or two and some that have yet to make a sale. This will help you classify them based on sales.* Products - If you sell a wide variety of products for specific interests/needs you may be able to classify your affiliates by product. For instance, a financial site could classify types like Personal Finance, Small Business Finance, and Corporate Finance.* Industry - If you market commodities like office supplies, health and beauty products, house-wares and so on, you may find that your affiliates come from a wide variety of industries. You can most likely classify your affiliates according to their industry.The Second Step is to determine the needs of each type. Each of your affiliate types will have different needs; some of their needs will overlap, but you should find a distinct difference in many of their needs. If you find that all of them have the same needs, go back to step one and re-think your types.Here are some basic things to look for:* Linking Methods - Different types of affiliates will need different linking methods. Let's use the example above where we had different groups based on sales. Your low sales group may be satisfied with a banner or two to place on their site. Your medium sales type may be interested in an article or two for added content on their site. Your high sales group will probably pass up banners for articles, guestbooks, email ads and signature files.* Capturing visitors is what you want. In order to do so you have to know what they want. Visit your affiliates' sites to see what visitors are looking at and looking for. Ask yourself, "How does my product relate to what I am seeing?"* Different types of Washington Capitals jersey
affiliates may expect different commissions. You'll have some Affiliates that have joined your program "on the side" and others that plan on earning a substantial income from the program. Determine what effort they are putting into advertising, how much other programs in your industry are paying, and the amount of time they devote to your program.The Third Step involves the process of creating and compiling linking methods for each group of affiliates. Based on the needs you identified in Step two, create and compile linking methods for each type. Here are a few linking methods to think about.* Banners - Though they aren't as effective as other linking methods, banners are still widely used and expected. Make banners in a variety of sizes to fit tops of pages, bottoms, toolbars, sidebars and other miscellaneous areas.* Articles - These are great for affiliates that need content for their websites and newsletters. Be sure that your articles are articles and not ads.* Email Ads - Your active affiliates may be interested in placing ads in e-zines or their own newsletters. Try writing a few ads in different lengths.* Signature Files - Dedicated affiliates may even add your tag to their signature line. Give them a few witty lines to choose from.* Guestbooks: - Let your affiliates help you build your Opt-In email lists with guestbooks. Offer them a commission for each email address they send you, or each resulting sale from the subscribers they send you.* Product Images - Give your affiliates images that show and link directly to specific products. They'll be able to choose an image specific to their site, or choose several images to display.* Review each affiliate Type and match them up with your new linking methods. You may have some linking methods that overlap Types -- this is okay. Just be sure you are concentrating on the affiliates' needs.The Fourth Step is to decide commission levels. Your first decision will be to determine whether you want to pay a flat rate or percentage of each sale. Based on the needs you identified above for each of the affiliate types, decide on a commission amount for each Type. If you have a two-tier program, consider the possibility of different second tier rates as well.The Fifth Step is to devise promotions for affiliate groups. Once you have your affiliates properly categorized and your system under control, consider developing promotions for your affiliate groups. Give them special incentives to sell more during a certain time frame, move seasonal products, or increase business during your slow months. Offer them additional commissions, or even bonuses for reaching a specific amount of sales.In conclusion, if you follow the steps I have just outlined and if you are ready for a little work and a lot of organization, your affiliate program should be up and running in no time.Article Source: http://www.shop-on-sale.com Pj Germain, affiliate-success.org#1 Unlimited Autoresponder-Click Here~~ I'll Buy What You Want!Note: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author, Pj GermainRetargeting by ChangoDid You Like This Article? Share It With YourFriends!Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon to Receive Free Articles About Affiliate Programs What Cloth Diaper Provides The Top Match For Newborns?- By : mirtagaylWhat is Affiliate Marketing and Why You Should Do It?- By : James A AndersonEarning Money Quickly With Email Marketing - True or False?- By : chad buistMoney Creating Tips For Capitals jersey
Individuals Involved In An Online Affiliate Marketing Home Business- By : Johnny BarrellGlobal Success Club And How To Make Money Online- By : Don SeanMake Cash Over The Internet With Affiliate Marketing- By : Leroy WheelerWhich Affiliate Networks To Look Out For When Promoting ?- By : Elsa Braxton Still Searching? Last Chance to find what you're looking for. Try using Bing Search!
2011年1月24日星期一
24 Jan 11 Washington-USC: Huskies Getting Double Digits Against The Trojans
Otto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesThis Saturday the No.18 ranked USC Trojans will look to remain unbeaten as they host the Washington Huskies. USC improved to 4-0 on the season with an easy 50-16 win over Washington State last week, while the Huskies fell to 1-2 on the year with a lopsided 56-21 loss at home to Nebraska. If you are thinking about betting on the game this weekend, the current college football odds have the Trojans favored by 10-points over the Huskies at home.Washington (1-2, 0-0 Pac-10): It has not been the Oakland Raiders jersey
start the Huskies had imagined when the season got underway. Heisman hopeful Jake Locker really took a hit to his chances of winning with his performance against Nebraska, as Locker completed just 4 of 20 passes for 71 yards with just one touchdown to two interceptions. It was the third worst completion percentage by a FBS quarterback with at least 20 attempts since 2004. While I am certain Locker will bounce back the rest of the season, the rest of this team has a lot of improving to do before they even think about finishing the year with a winning record. The defense has been awful all season, allowing 33 points a game, and no matter how well Locker plays they are going to struggle to win when the defense allows the other team to score at will.The Huskies have had a nice running game so far this season, as they average nearly 160 yards a game on the ground. Chris Polk leads the way with 264 yards and two touchdowns, while Jesse Callier has added 143 yards on just 20 attempts, but has yet to find the endzone. The Trojans have struggled to put teams away this season, but I think it will be crucial for the Huskies to get off to a good start this Saturday, as I think it could get real ugly if they fall behind big early on.USC (4-0, 1-0 Pac-10): The Trojans wasted no Philadelphia Eagles jersey
time jumping out to an early lead against the Cougars, as they held a 28-13 lead at half. USC didnlet of the trigger in the second half, coming out and scoring 15 third quarter points to put the game out of reach for good. Quarterback Matt Barkley threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns on 16 of 25 passing, but did throw two more interceptions, giving him four in his last two games.Fullback Stanley Havili had himself quite a game against Washington State, as he ran the ball four times for 80 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown run, and had five catches for 107 yards and another touchdown. After this performance, donbe surprised if the Trojans donfind a way to get this kid the ball more often. Allen Bradford led the Trojans with 84 yards on seven carries, but there were four different backs that carried the ball at least seven times. Look for the Trojans to come out firing as they have plenty of want back after the Huskies beat them 16-13 last year when USC was ranked No.3 in the country.Looking at the Odds: Based on the fact that USC was able to only beat Hawaii by 13, Virginia by 3, and Minnesota by 11, I think the right bet in this game is to take the 10 points and bet on the Huskies to cover the spread. Locker will have a much better day throwing the football Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
without the Nebraska defense on the field, as they were constantly in his face the entire game. The Trojans are allowing just over 282 yards a game through the air this season, and I think that Locker will really make them pay in this one. My final score prediction is USC 34, Washington 27.Interested in making some money this college football season? Check out what our expert college football handicappers have to offer in their weekly college football picks.
start the Huskies had imagined when the season got underway. Heisman hopeful Jake Locker really took a hit to his chances of winning with his performance against Nebraska, as Locker completed just 4 of 20 passes for 71 yards with just one touchdown to two interceptions. It was the third worst completion percentage by a FBS quarterback with at least 20 attempts since 2004. While I am certain Locker will bounce back the rest of the season, the rest of this team has a lot of improving to do before they even think about finishing the year with a winning record. The defense has been awful all season, allowing 33 points a game, and no matter how well Locker plays they are going to struggle to win when the defense allows the other team to score at will.The Huskies have had a nice running game so far this season, as they average nearly 160 yards a game on the ground. Chris Polk leads the way with 264 yards and two touchdowns, while Jesse Callier has added 143 yards on just 20 attempts, but has yet to find the endzone. The Trojans have struggled to put teams away this season, but I think it will be crucial for the Huskies to get off to a good start this Saturday, as I think it could get real ugly if they fall behind big early on.USC (4-0, 1-0 Pac-10): The Trojans wasted no Philadelphia Eagles jersey
time jumping out to an early lead against the Cougars, as they held a 28-13 lead at half. USC didnlet of the trigger in the second half, coming out and scoring 15 third quarter points to put the game out of reach for good. Quarterback Matt Barkley threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns on 16 of 25 passing, but did throw two more interceptions, giving him four in his last two games.Fullback Stanley Havili had himself quite a game against Washington State, as he ran the ball four times for 80 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown run, and had five catches for 107 yards and another touchdown. After this performance, donbe surprised if the Trojans donfind a way to get this kid the ball more often. Allen Bradford led the Trojans with 84 yards on seven carries, but there were four different backs that carried the ball at least seven times. Look for the Trojans to come out firing as they have plenty of want back after the Huskies beat them 16-13 last year when USC was ranked No.3 in the country.Looking at the Odds: Based on the fact that USC was able to only beat Hawaii by 13, Virginia by 3, and Minnesota by 11, I think the right bet in this game is to take the 10 points and bet on the Huskies to cover the spread. Locker will have a much better day throwing the football Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
without the Nebraska defense on the field, as they were constantly in his face the entire game. The Trojans are allowing just over 282 yards a game through the air this season, and I think that Locker will really make them pay in this one. My final score prediction is USC 34, Washington 27.Interested in making some money this college football season? Check out what our expert college football handicappers have to offer in their weekly college football picks.
24 Jan 11 Washington-USC: Huskies Getting Double Digits Against The Trojans
Otto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesThis Saturday the No.18 ranked USC Trojans will look to remain unbeaten as they host the Washington Huskies. USC improved to 4-0 on the season with an easy 50-16 win over Washington State last week, while the Huskies fell to 1-2 on the year with a lopsided 56-21 loss at home to Nebraska. If you are thinking about betting on the game this weekend, the current college football odds have the Trojans favored by 10-points over the Huskies at home.Washington (1-2, 0-0 Pac-10): It has not been the Oakland Raiders jersey
start the Huskies had imagined when the season got underway. Heisman hopeful Jake Locker really took a hit to his chances of winning with his performance against Nebraska, as Locker completed just 4 of 20 passes for 71 yards with just one touchdown to two interceptions. It was the third worst completion percentage by a FBS quarterback with at least 20 attempts since 2004. While I am certain Locker will bounce back the rest of the season, the rest of this team has a lot of improving to do before they even think about finishing the year with a winning record. The defense has been awful all season, allowing 33 points a game, and no matter how well Locker plays they are going to struggle to win when the defense allows the other team to score at will.The Huskies have had a nice running game so far this season, as they average nearly 160 yards a game on the ground. Chris Polk leads the way with 264 yards and two touchdowns, while Jesse Callier has added 143 yards on just 20 attempts, but has yet to find the endzone. The Trojans have struggled to put teams away this season, but I think it will be crucial for the Huskies to get off to a good start this Saturday, as I think it could get real ugly if they fall behind big early on.USC (4-0, 1-0 Pac-10): The Trojans wasted no Philadelphia Eagles jersey
time jumping out to an early lead against the Cougars, as they held a 28-13 lead at half. USC didnlet of the trigger in the second half, coming out and scoring 15 third quarter points to put the game out of reach for good. Quarterback Matt Barkley threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns on 16 of 25 passing, but did throw two more interceptions, giving him four in his last two games.Fullback Stanley Havili had himself quite a game against Washington State, as he ran the ball four times for 80 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown run, and had five catches for 107 yards and another touchdown. After this performance, donbe surprised if the Trojans donfind a way to get this kid the ball more often. Allen Bradford led the Trojans with 84 yards on seven carries, but there were four different backs that carried the ball at least seven times. Look for the Trojans to come out firing as they have plenty of want back after the Huskies beat them 16-13 last year when USC was ranked No.3 in the country.Looking at the Odds: Based on the fact that USC was able to only beat Hawaii by 13, Virginia by 3, and Minnesota by 11, I think the right bet in this game is to take the 10 points and bet on the Huskies to cover the spread. Locker will have a much better day throwing the football Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
without the Nebraska defense on the field, as they were constantly in his face the entire game. The Trojans are allowing just over 282 yards a game through the air this season, and I think that Locker will really make them pay in this one. My final score prediction is USC 34, Washington 27.Interested in making some money this college football season? Check out what our expert college football handicappers have to offer in their weekly college football picks.
start the Huskies had imagined when the season got underway. Heisman hopeful Jake Locker really took a hit to his chances of winning with his performance against Nebraska, as Locker completed just 4 of 20 passes for 71 yards with just one touchdown to two interceptions. It was the third worst completion percentage by a FBS quarterback with at least 20 attempts since 2004. While I am certain Locker will bounce back the rest of the season, the rest of this team has a lot of improving to do before they even think about finishing the year with a winning record. The defense has been awful all season, allowing 33 points a game, and no matter how well Locker plays they are going to struggle to win when the defense allows the other team to score at will.The Huskies have had a nice running game so far this season, as they average nearly 160 yards a game on the ground. Chris Polk leads the way with 264 yards and two touchdowns, while Jesse Callier has added 143 yards on just 20 attempts, but has yet to find the endzone. The Trojans have struggled to put teams away this season, but I think it will be crucial for the Huskies to get off to a good start this Saturday, as I think it could get real ugly if they fall behind big early on.USC (4-0, 1-0 Pac-10): The Trojans wasted no Philadelphia Eagles jersey
time jumping out to an early lead against the Cougars, as they held a 28-13 lead at half. USC didnlet of the trigger in the second half, coming out and scoring 15 third quarter points to put the game out of reach for good. Quarterback Matt Barkley threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns on 16 of 25 passing, but did throw two more interceptions, giving him four in his last two games.Fullback Stanley Havili had himself quite a game against Washington State, as he ran the ball four times for 80 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown run, and had five catches for 107 yards and another touchdown. After this performance, donbe surprised if the Trojans donfind a way to get this kid the ball more often. Allen Bradford led the Trojans with 84 yards on seven carries, but there were four different backs that carried the ball at least seven times. Look for the Trojans to come out firing as they have plenty of want back after the Huskies beat them 16-13 last year when USC was ranked No.3 in the country.Looking at the Odds: Based on the fact that USC was able to only beat Hawaii by 13, Virginia by 3, and Minnesota by 11, I think the right bet in this game is to take the 10 points and bet on the Huskies to cover the spread. Locker will have a much better day throwing the football Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
without the Nebraska defense on the field, as they were constantly in his face the entire game. The Trojans are allowing just over 282 yards a game through the air this season, and I think that Locker will really make them pay in this one. My final score prediction is USC 34, Washington 27.Interested in making some money this college football season? Check out what our expert college football handicappers have to offer in their weekly college football picks.
2011年1月22日星期六
22 Jan 11 West Virginia Football: Bill Stewart Starts 3-0 For The First Time
In its heyday, the West Virginia University and Maryland rivalry signaled a turning point in the season for both schools. Whichever team won this game ultimately had a very successful season. After a two-year hiatus, one wonders if the old adage holds true. As a die-hard Mountaineer fan, I certainly hope so. Maryland, and Ralph Friedgen, had no answers to the Mountaineer attack on Saturday. Moreover, Maryland had no retort to the Mountaineer defense either. For one of the few times in the Bill Stewart era, WVU fans everywhere had reasons to rejoice over theBaltimore Ravens jersey
offensive play. Jeff Mullen dialed it up, and the lads brought it home. Friedgen took responsibility for the loss."They played a lot better than us in the first half and that's my fault," Friedgen said. "Crowd noise was a factor, but once we adapted to that, we came back and fought hard in the second half." Courtesy of the Associated Press. Much has been made of Jeff Mullen and his ability, or lack thereof, to coordinate the WVU attack. After three games, the Mountaineers are still undefeated, a solid sign that Mullen is very capable. Suddenly, Geno Smith, Noel Devine, and Tavon Austin are the new triplets. One can only wonder how the original triplets, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin feel about that development. Add insult to injury to the originals, being supplanted by players from West Virginia no less. In their day the triplets were the toast of football, that day has come and gone. While not the toast of football, yet, the new triplets are something to behold. Smith posted the following numbers Saturday, 19 completions from 29 attempts for 268 yards and four touchdowns. At one point Smith was 10-for-10 with 173 yards, and three touchdowns. That was before the second quarter was three minutes old. Smith finished the game with a 65 percent completion percentage, impressive by most Buffalo Bills jersey
quarterback standards. Smith entered the game with a 72 percent completion percentage; unbelievably Smith may actually be human. Austin showed seven receptions for 107 yards and two touchdown receptions. Suffice to say that the Austin experiment at wide receiver is a success. Austin is projected to break the 1,000-yard barrier as a receiver. Noel Devine posted a yeoman like performance with 27 carries for 131 yards, if those stats can be called yeoman like. The irony is, when speaking of Devine, they actually are. Devine has yet to truly break out in a game this year. Having witnessed Devineability starting as a freshman through his senior year, it is only a matter of time before lightening strikes, and Devine explodes in a game. The Saturday game against Maryland gave WVU fans something else to protest. The Mountaineers did an about face and started strong, something they had not done in their first two games. Only to finish weak, the WVU football team has yet to play a complete four quarters of football. Although, leading 28-0 in the third quarter lends itself to a sense of security. Still, having watched the Mountaineer football team, one gets the sense that the team is looking for a challenge. Arguably, the biggest test of the Mountaineer football team in 2010 waits in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nevertheless, that is a story for another day. WVU has started 3-0, the first time that has happened in the Bill Stewart era. Impressive by most fan standards, yet, it is not enough for Mountaineer Nation. Mountaineer fans are some of the most loyal in all of college Carolina Panthers jersey
football. Understand that reality seldom is part of the equation when said fans evaluate the latest Mountaineer performance. WVU still represents the team with the most wins in the FBS without a national title. Mountaineer fans await their day to regale themselves in college footballultimate destiny. Fair or not, patience is no longer an accepted response to Mountaineer football. Rest assured Bill Stewart and his lads are aware, and are preparing to rectify the situation. As fans, we need to step back and enjoy the ride; it will all be over soon enough.
offensive play. Jeff Mullen dialed it up, and the lads brought it home. Friedgen took responsibility for the loss."They played a lot better than us in the first half and that's my fault," Friedgen said. "Crowd noise was a factor, but once we adapted to that, we came back and fought hard in the second half." Courtesy of the Associated Press. Much has been made of Jeff Mullen and his ability, or lack thereof, to coordinate the WVU attack. After three games, the Mountaineers are still undefeated, a solid sign that Mullen is very capable. Suddenly, Geno Smith, Noel Devine, and Tavon Austin are the new triplets. One can only wonder how the original triplets, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin feel about that development. Add insult to injury to the originals, being supplanted by players from West Virginia no less. In their day the triplets were the toast of football, that day has come and gone. While not the toast of football, yet, the new triplets are something to behold. Smith posted the following numbers Saturday, 19 completions from 29 attempts for 268 yards and four touchdowns. At one point Smith was 10-for-10 with 173 yards, and three touchdowns. That was before the second quarter was three minutes old. Smith finished the game with a 65 percent completion percentage, impressive by most Buffalo Bills jersey
quarterback standards. Smith entered the game with a 72 percent completion percentage; unbelievably Smith may actually be human. Austin showed seven receptions for 107 yards and two touchdown receptions. Suffice to say that the Austin experiment at wide receiver is a success. Austin is projected to break the 1,000-yard barrier as a receiver. Noel Devine posted a yeoman like performance with 27 carries for 131 yards, if those stats can be called yeoman like. The irony is, when speaking of Devine, they actually are. Devine has yet to truly break out in a game this year. Having witnessed Devineability starting as a freshman through his senior year, it is only a matter of time before lightening strikes, and Devine explodes in a game. The Saturday game against Maryland gave WVU fans something else to protest. The Mountaineers did an about face and started strong, something they had not done in their first two games. Only to finish weak, the WVU football team has yet to play a complete four quarters of football. Although, leading 28-0 in the third quarter lends itself to a sense of security. Still, having watched the Mountaineer football team, one gets the sense that the team is looking for a challenge. Arguably, the biggest test of the Mountaineer football team in 2010 waits in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nevertheless, that is a story for another day. WVU has started 3-0, the first time that has happened in the Bill Stewart era. Impressive by most fan standards, yet, it is not enough for Mountaineer Nation. Mountaineer fans are some of the most loyal in all of college Carolina Panthers jersey
football. Understand that reality seldom is part of the equation when said fans evaluate the latest Mountaineer performance. WVU still represents the team with the most wins in the FBS without a national title. Mountaineer fans await their day to regale themselves in college footballultimate destiny. Fair or not, patience is no longer an accepted response to Mountaineer football. Rest assured Bill Stewart and his lads are aware, and are preparing to rectify the situation. As fans, we need to step back and enjoy the ride; it will all be over soon enough.
2011年1月18日星期二
18 Jan 11 UNC Tar Heels Football Suspensions Update: What Does It Mean If Heels Don't Win?
Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesThe NCAA disclosed a ruling on two North Carolina football players Wednesday, taking the next step in an investigation that has been ongoing since July. The NCAA ruled that cornerback Kendric Burney and safety Deunta Williams, both seniors, have to miss more games and pay back benefits to charity. The NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff decided that Burney had received $1,333 in agent benefits stemming from trips to California, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. In order to regain his eligibility, Burney must sit out an additionalWashington Redskins jersey
four gamesmaking it six totaland pay $575.19 to a charity of his choice. Williams will miss two more gamesfour totaland pay $450.67 to a charity of his choice after receiving, according to the NCAA, $1,426 in benefits after making two reported trips to California. For now, thatall we know. UNC athletic director Dick Baddour said the school will appeal the suspensions, but the NCAA has zero reason for overturning its initial ruling. While I respect the NCAA process, I believe the penalties to be unduly harsh given the individual circumstances in these cases, Baddour said. Four to six games isntoo harsh for a player who broke NCAA rules and received free benefits from an agent if thatthe type of message the association wants to send.Shoot, Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green received a four-game ban for selling his own jersey to a man who proclaims he isnan agent. The NCAA claimed otherwise, and forced Green to sit. While any progress is joyfully accepted in Chapel Hill, the decisions on Burney and Williams doneven come close to wrapping up this investigation. Defensive starters Marvin Austin, Robert Quinn, Charles Brown, and DaNorris Searcy all remain sidelined. Wide receiver Greg Little and running back Ryan Houston also remain under investigation and will not play for the time being. The problem is that unless North Carolina turns its season around quicklyand quickly would include winning the must-win game at Rutgers this weekall of this news will be irrelevant. Nobody knows the fate of the remaining players under investigation, Reebok Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald Realtree camo Jersey
but they presumably will not be eligible to play before Williams does in Week 5. And by then, Carolinaseason may be all but over, Butch Davis job all but gone. The 0-2 Tar Heels go to Rutgers this weekend, and they had better come out on Saturday like their season depends on it, because it does. If Carolina falls to 0-3, it returns home to face a dangerous East Carolina team that Butch Davis has beaten only once since coming to Chapel Hill.There are few games on North Carolinaschedule as important to the instate football fans than Carolina-ECU, and the Pirates will come to Chapel Hill ready to roll. You can count on that. The only silver lining is that Carolina will have played only one ACC gamea loss to Georgia Techwhen Williams returns to a defense that is begging for stability. The Tar Heels will still have seven ACC games left to play, plenty to remain competitive in the conference and compete for a conference crown. Carolina would probably have to go 6-1 in ACC games the rest of the waymaking the Heels 6-2 in ACC play for the yearin order to have a shot at playing in the Orange Bowl. For a season that started out with dark-horse national title talk, winning the ACC is the only way Carolina will get to a BCS bowl this season. Getting Williams back will help the defense regain some confidence and leadership, two things it greatly lacked last weekend against the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Techtriple option exposed Carolinainexperience as the Tar Heels repeatedly blew assignments and allowed quarterback Josh Nesbitt to execute his offense at will. The fact that Carolinadefense is its weak link is shocking, but thatexactly what these investigations have done to the program.Quarterback T.J. Yates has done his part in the first two games, showing improvement and a sense of urgency and command that he missed last year. Yates gross numbers will not jump off the page. Were not getting him mixed up with Denard Robinson here, OK. But the reason why Yates has kept Carolina in both of its games is because he has shown the ability to make much better decisions with the football. If the throw he wants isnthere, henot forcing it. Hell check it down and gain three yards, hell tuck it and run, or at worst he will throw it away. But theregoing to come a time, and that time is probably Reebok Baltimore Ravens #5 Joe Flacco Realtree camo Jersey
this weekend, when Yates will have to gamble on some throws in an attempt to put this team on his back by putting points on the board. He knows what the defense is right now, and itnot the version he played with last year. But somehow, someway, Carolina will have to win while waiting for the NCAA to wrap up its investigation. If not, the investigation, much like a once-promising season, wonmean a thing. Andfor the seniors that abided by the rulesthat would be a shame.
four gamesmaking it six totaland pay $575.19 to a charity of his choice. Williams will miss two more gamesfour totaland pay $450.67 to a charity of his choice after receiving, according to the NCAA, $1,426 in benefits after making two reported trips to California. For now, thatall we know. UNC athletic director Dick Baddour said the school will appeal the suspensions, but the NCAA has zero reason for overturning its initial ruling. While I respect the NCAA process, I believe the penalties to be unduly harsh given the individual circumstances in these cases, Baddour said. Four to six games isntoo harsh for a player who broke NCAA rules and received free benefits from an agent if thatthe type of message the association wants to send.Shoot, Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green received a four-game ban for selling his own jersey to a man who proclaims he isnan agent. The NCAA claimed otherwise, and forced Green to sit. While any progress is joyfully accepted in Chapel Hill, the decisions on Burney and Williams doneven come close to wrapping up this investigation. Defensive starters Marvin Austin, Robert Quinn, Charles Brown, and DaNorris Searcy all remain sidelined. Wide receiver Greg Little and running back Ryan Houston also remain under investigation and will not play for the time being. The problem is that unless North Carolina turns its season around quicklyand quickly would include winning the must-win game at Rutgers this weekall of this news will be irrelevant. Nobody knows the fate of the remaining players under investigation, Reebok Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald Realtree camo Jersey
but they presumably will not be eligible to play before Williams does in Week 5. And by then, Carolinaseason may be all but over, Butch Davis job all but gone. The 0-2 Tar Heels go to Rutgers this weekend, and they had better come out on Saturday like their season depends on it, because it does. If Carolina falls to 0-3, it returns home to face a dangerous East Carolina team that Butch Davis has beaten only once since coming to Chapel Hill.There are few games on North Carolinaschedule as important to the instate football fans than Carolina-ECU, and the Pirates will come to Chapel Hill ready to roll. You can count on that. The only silver lining is that Carolina will have played only one ACC gamea loss to Georgia Techwhen Williams returns to a defense that is begging for stability. The Tar Heels will still have seven ACC games left to play, plenty to remain competitive in the conference and compete for a conference crown. Carolina would probably have to go 6-1 in ACC games the rest of the waymaking the Heels 6-2 in ACC play for the yearin order to have a shot at playing in the Orange Bowl. For a season that started out with dark-horse national title talk, winning the ACC is the only way Carolina will get to a BCS bowl this season. Getting Williams back will help the defense regain some confidence and leadership, two things it greatly lacked last weekend against the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Techtriple option exposed Carolinainexperience as the Tar Heels repeatedly blew assignments and allowed quarterback Josh Nesbitt to execute his offense at will. The fact that Carolinadefense is its weak link is shocking, but thatexactly what these investigations have done to the program.Quarterback T.J. Yates has done his part in the first two games, showing improvement and a sense of urgency and command that he missed last year. Yates gross numbers will not jump off the page. Were not getting him mixed up with Denard Robinson here, OK. But the reason why Yates has kept Carolina in both of its games is because he has shown the ability to make much better decisions with the football. If the throw he wants isnthere, henot forcing it. Hell check it down and gain three yards, hell tuck it and run, or at worst he will throw it away. But theregoing to come a time, and that time is probably Reebok Baltimore Ravens #5 Joe Flacco Realtree camo Jersey
this weekend, when Yates will have to gamble on some throws in an attempt to put this team on his back by putting points on the board. He knows what the defense is right now, and itnot the version he played with last year. But somehow, someway, Carolina will have to win while waiting for the NCAA to wrap up its investigation. If not, the investigation, much like a once-promising season, wonmean a thing. Andfor the seniors that abided by the rulesthat would be a shame.
2011年1月15日星期六
15 Jan 11 "St. Louis Rams" New (Old) Coach, Old (New) Quarterback in Place for Rams
Most Rams fans got what they wanted when coach Scott Linehan was fired after the team;s 31-14 loss to Buffalo last Sunday. They also got what they wanted when former starting quarterback Marc Bulger was reinstated for the rest of the season by interim head coach Jim Haslett.Commentary: Linehan was dismal during his tenure with the Rams, going 3-17 over his final 20 games. Linehan;s firing probably came a season too late, but that;s topic for another debate. The selection of Haslett to replace Linehan likely doesn;t have Rams fans doing cartwheels in St. Louis, but what else was the team going to do? Let;s face it, the only options the Rams had were Haslett and offensive coordinator Al Saunders.At least Haslett, who's familiar with the personnel, is the polar opposite of Linehan. Haslett, the ex-New Orleans head coach, won;t take a lack of effort without issuing some colorful expletives, benching a player and letting him know that things had better change or else. And at least the team has Bulger back behind center, where he belongs. You don;t pay a Indianapolis Colts jersey
guy $65 million to hold a clipboard.Fan Pulse: Most Rams fans seem glad that Linehan is gone, that Bulger is back at QB and that things can return to normal in St. Louis. Fan posts have hinted at the absurdity of benching the franchise quarterback in Bulger and that Haslett is probably the best coaching option at the present time.Fantasy Football Impact: With Bulger back and players like Steven Jackson and Torry Holt hopefully having enough pride to want to earn back some league respect, things should improve for their fantasy football owners. That;s not to say that you should start Bulger this week or even next, but don;t be surprised if he starts to put up numbers that more closely resemble his performance from years past.Injury Watch: Tight end Randy McMichael;s ankle injury is serious and might cost him the rest of the season. Cornerback Tye Hill;s knee injury is severe enough to sideline him for several weeks. (2)
guy $65 million to hold a clipboard.Fan Pulse: Most Rams fans seem glad that Linehan is gone, that Bulger is back at QB and that things can return to normal in St. Louis. Fan posts have hinted at the absurdity of benching the franchise quarterback in Bulger and that Haslett is probably the best coaching option at the present time.Fantasy Football Impact: With Bulger back and players like Steven Jackson and Torry Holt hopefully having enough pride to want to earn back some league respect, things should improve for their fantasy football owners. That;s not to say that you should start Bulger this week or even next, but don;t be surprised if he starts to put up numbers that more closely resemble his performance from years past.Injury Watch: Tight end Randy McMichael;s ankle injury is serious and might cost him the rest of the season. Cornerback Tye Hill;s knee injury is severe enough to sideline him for several weeks. (2)
2011年1月13日星期四
14 Jan 11 The Carolina Panthers signed offensive lineman Mike Wahle and cornerback Ken Lucas to long-term contracts March 5 2005
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The Carolina Panthers signed offensive lineman Mike Wahle and cornerback Ken Lucas to long-term contracts, the most aggressive single day of free agent acquisitions in franchise history. Wahle, who spent 7 seasons in Green Bay, signed a 5 year deal worth about $25 million. Lucas, Miami Dolphins jersey
a 3 year starter in Seattle, signed a 6 year contract. Terms on Lucas' deal were not immediately available, but his signing bonus was believed to be $13 million. The Panthers didn't have to work very hard to sign either player. Both Wahle and Lucas made Carolina their first and only recruiting visit and came in hoping to get quick deals. Lucas said he desperately wanted to join Carolina's vaunted defense to play behind Julius Peppers and Kris Jenkins. Lucas was Seattle's 2nd round draft pick in 2001. He started 47 games and has 11 career interceptions. Lucas had 6 picks last season, tying him with Carolina CB Chris Gamble for most in the NFC. Now, he may push Gamble out of a starting job. Panthers coach John Fox said Lucas will start for Carolina, and Gamble and Ricky Manning Jr. will have to battle for the other slot. Gamble was a first-round draft pick last season, and Manning is best known for his 3 INTs against Philadelphia in the 2004 NFC championship game. Whale said winning a Super Bowl is his top priority and he believed he had a better shot at doing that with Carolina. The Panthers were the 2003 NFC champions, but lost to New England in the Super Bowl. The Packers were forced to release Wahle earlier this week in a salary cap move. Considered one of the top free-agent offensive linemen, he can play guard or tackle. The Panthers said they will start Wahle out at left guard. Because he is capable of playing anywhere on the line except center, the team is willing to move him around to find the best fit. Wahle has started 83 of 97 games in his career, including 64 straight. The signings are unusual for the Panthers, who have traditionally sat back during the first few days of free agency as teams frantically pursue new talent. Carolina has made a habit of waiting until the signing period calms down Minnesota Vikings
a bit, then combing through the leftovers. In addition, the Panthers said they were still optimistic they can re-sign LB Mark Fields. Originally thought to be an easy negotiation, he instead became a free agent. Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said he didn't know of any visits that Fields has lined up with other teams. Lastly, Fox said the Panthers would like WR Ricky Proehl to play another season and are waiting for Proehl to decide on his future.
a 3 year starter in Seattle, signed a 6 year contract. Terms on Lucas' deal were not immediately available, but his signing bonus was believed to be $13 million. The Panthers didn't have to work very hard to sign either player. Both Wahle and Lucas made Carolina their first and only recruiting visit and came in hoping to get quick deals. Lucas said he desperately wanted to join Carolina's vaunted defense to play behind Julius Peppers and Kris Jenkins. Lucas was Seattle's 2nd round draft pick in 2001. He started 47 games and has 11 career interceptions. Lucas had 6 picks last season, tying him with Carolina CB Chris Gamble for most in the NFC. Now, he may push Gamble out of a starting job. Panthers coach John Fox said Lucas will start for Carolina, and Gamble and Ricky Manning Jr. will have to battle for the other slot. Gamble was a first-round draft pick last season, and Manning is best known for his 3 INTs against Philadelphia in the 2004 NFC championship game. Whale said winning a Super Bowl is his top priority and he believed he had a better shot at doing that with Carolina. The Panthers were the 2003 NFC champions, but lost to New England in the Super Bowl. The Packers were forced to release Wahle earlier this week in a salary cap move. Considered one of the top free-agent offensive linemen, he can play guard or tackle. The Panthers said they will start Wahle out at left guard. Because he is capable of playing anywhere on the line except center, the team is willing to move him around to find the best fit. Wahle has started 83 of 97 games in his career, including 64 straight. The signings are unusual for the Panthers, who have traditionally sat back during the first few days of free agency as teams frantically pursue new talent. Carolina has made a habit of waiting until the signing period calms down Minnesota Vikings
a bit, then combing through the leftovers. In addition, the Panthers said they were still optimistic they can re-sign LB Mark Fields. Originally thought to be an easy negotiation, he instead became a free agent. Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said he didn't know of any visits that Fields has lined up with other teams. Lastly, Fox said the Panthers would like WR Ricky Proehl to play another season and are waiting for Proehl to decide on his future.
14 Jan 11 The Carolina Panthers signed offensive lineman Mike Wahle and cornerback Ken Lucas to long-term contracts March 5 2005
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The Carolina Panthers signed offensive lineman Mike Wahle and cornerback Ken Lucas to long-term contracts, the most aggressive single day of free agent acquisitions in franchise history. Wahle, who spent 7 seasons in Green Bay, signed a 5 year deal worth about $25 million. Lucas, Miami Dolphins jersey
a 3 year starter in Seattle, signed a 6 year contract. Terms on Lucas' deal were not immediately available, but his signing bonus was believed to be $13 million. The Panthers didn't have to work very hard to sign either player. Both Wahle and Lucas made Carolina their first and only recruiting visit and came in hoping to get quick deals. Lucas said he desperately wanted to join Carolina's vaunted defense to play behind Julius Peppers and Kris Jenkins. Lucas was Seattle's 2nd round draft pick in 2001. He started 47 games and has 11 career interceptions. Lucas had 6 picks last season, tying him with Carolina CB Chris Gamble for most in the NFC. Now, he may push Gamble out of a starting job. Panthers coach John Fox said Lucas will start for Carolina, and Gamble and Ricky Manning Jr. will have to battle for the other slot. Gamble was a first-round draft pick last season, and Manning is best known for his 3 INTs against Philadelphia in the 2004 NFC championship game. Whale said winning a Super Bowl is his top priority and he believed he had a better shot at doing that with Carolina. The Panthers were the 2003 NFC champions, but lost to New England in the Super Bowl. The Packers were forced to release Wahle earlier this week in a salary cap move. Considered one of the top free-agent offensive linemen, he can play guard or tackle. The Panthers said they will start Wahle out at left guard. Because he is capable of playing anywhere on the line except center, the team is willing to move him around to find the best fit. Wahle has started 83 of 97 games in his career, including 64 straight. The signings are unusual for the Panthers, who have traditionally sat back during the first few days of free agency as teams frantically pursue new talent. Carolina has made a habit of waiting until the signing period calms down Minnesota Vikings
a bit, then combing through the leftovers. In addition, the Panthers said they were still optimistic they can re-sign LB Mark Fields. Originally thought to be an easy negotiation, he instead became a free agent. Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said he didn't know of any visits that Fields has lined up with other teams. Lastly, Fox said the Panthers would like WR Ricky Proehl to play another season and are waiting for Proehl to decide on his future.
a 3 year starter in Seattle, signed a 6 year contract. Terms on Lucas' deal were not immediately available, but his signing bonus was believed to be $13 million. The Panthers didn't have to work very hard to sign either player. Both Wahle and Lucas made Carolina their first and only recruiting visit and came in hoping to get quick deals. Lucas said he desperately wanted to join Carolina's vaunted defense to play behind Julius Peppers and Kris Jenkins. Lucas was Seattle's 2nd round draft pick in 2001. He started 47 games and has 11 career interceptions. Lucas had 6 picks last season, tying him with Carolina CB Chris Gamble for most in the NFC. Now, he may push Gamble out of a starting job. Panthers coach John Fox said Lucas will start for Carolina, and Gamble and Ricky Manning Jr. will have to battle for the other slot. Gamble was a first-round draft pick last season, and Manning is best known for his 3 INTs against Philadelphia in the 2004 NFC championship game. Whale said winning a Super Bowl is his top priority and he believed he had a better shot at doing that with Carolina. The Panthers were the 2003 NFC champions, but lost to New England in the Super Bowl. The Packers were forced to release Wahle earlier this week in a salary cap move. Considered one of the top free-agent offensive linemen, he can play guard or tackle. The Panthers said they will start Wahle out at left guard. Because he is capable of playing anywhere on the line except center, the team is willing to move him around to find the best fit. Wahle has started 83 of 97 games in his career, including 64 straight. The signings are unusual for the Panthers, who have traditionally sat back during the first few days of free agency as teams frantically pursue new talent. Carolina has made a habit of waiting until the signing period calms down Minnesota Vikings
a bit, then combing through the leftovers. In addition, the Panthers said they were still optimistic they can re-sign LB Mark Fields. Originally thought to be an easy negotiation, he instead became a free agent. Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said he didn't know of any visits that Fields has lined up with other teams. Lastly, Fox said the Panthers would like WR Ricky Proehl to play another season and are waiting for Proehl to decide on his future.
2011年1月12日星期三
13 Jan 11 Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers: We'll Get 'Em Next Year
Stephen Dunn/Getty ImagesWhy?Is it because having two good teams in L.A. is one too many? Is it because the Clippers enjoyed one great year in 2006 and are only allowed one every century or so? Why do the basketball gods dislike the Clippers so much?The team was coming together and Reebok Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald Realtree camo Jersey
playing exciting basketball, which was motivated in part by a goal to reach .500 before Blake Griffin's return. That return was scheduled to be later this month. Turns out we won't see Griffin until the 2010-2011 season.Why?An examination Tuesday revealed his recovery wasn't progressing properly, the Clippers announced Wednesday in a statement. Apparently Griffin was increasing his workload in preparation for his return and felt pain in his knee. Griffin and the team opted for surgery, which puts an end to his season before it ever began.Repeat after me, Clipper fans: There is no curse. Again: There is no curse. Once more: There is no curse!? There is, however, unbelievably bad luck. The Clippers have had their share.However, it's time for the Clipper faithful to look for the good in today's announcement. You have to squint hard, tilt your head just so, and not move too much, but good news is there.Now with Griffin officially not debuting this year, we can put all the silly Marcus Camby trade rumors to bed. "Ponce de la Camby" is here this season and hopefully beyond. Sit your young basketball player down in front of the TV, and tell him to watch Camby if you want him or her to learn how to defend.Without Griffin, the team won't have to worry about adjusting to his game wReebok Baltimore Ravens #5 Joe Flacco Realtree camo Jersey
hile the games matter. This team has come together, and although they would have certainly adjusted to Griffin, this announcement makes it clear that this is the team this year, for better or worse.Finally, the core of this group that's playing exciting basketball is under contract for next year. We won't get to see a Davis, Gordon, Kaman, Thornton, and Griffin starting five this year, but we will next.Right, basketball gods?
playing exciting basketball, which was motivated in part by a goal to reach .500 before Blake Griffin's return. That return was scheduled to be later this month. Turns out we won't see Griffin until the 2010-2011 season.Why?An examination Tuesday revealed his recovery wasn't progressing properly, the Clippers announced Wednesday in a statement. Apparently Griffin was increasing his workload in preparation for his return and felt pain in his knee. Griffin and the team opted for surgery, which puts an end to his season before it ever began.Repeat after me, Clipper fans: There is no curse. Again: There is no curse. Once more: There is no curse!? There is, however, unbelievably bad luck. The Clippers have had their share.However, it's time for the Clipper faithful to look for the good in today's announcement. You have to squint hard, tilt your head just so, and not move too much, but good news is there.Now with Griffin officially not debuting this year, we can put all the silly Marcus Camby trade rumors to bed. "Ponce de la Camby" is here this season and hopefully beyond. Sit your young basketball player down in front of the TV, and tell him to watch Camby if you want him or her to learn how to defend.Without Griffin, the team won't have to worry about adjusting to his game wReebok Baltimore Ravens #5 Joe Flacco Realtree camo Jersey
hile the games matter. This team has come together, and although they would have certainly adjusted to Griffin, this announcement makes it clear that this is the team this year, for better or worse.Finally, the core of this group that's playing exciting basketball is under contract for next year. We won't get to see a Davis, Gordon, Kaman, Thornton, and Griffin starting five this year, but we will next.Right, basketball gods?
12 Jan 11 NBA All-Star Roster Revealed, Who Just Missed Out?
Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesThe NBA All-Star rosters are set. The All-Star Starters are:West:F- Carmelo AnthonyF - Tim DuncanC- Amar StoudemireG Steve NashG Kobe BryantReserves: Deron Williams G, Chris Paul G, Pau Gasol F, Kevin Durant F, Dirk Nowitzki F, Zach Randolph F, Arizona Cardinals jersey
and Brandon Roy G.East:F Kevin GarnettF Lebron JamesC Dwight HowardG Dwayne WadeG Allen IversonReserves: Rajon Rondo G, Derrick Rose G, Joe Johnson G, Paul Pierce F, Chris Bosh F, Gerald Wallace F, Al Horford CNow every time the All-Star rosters are released, there are always speculations as to who deserved to be there.Guard Chauncey Billups being the biggest All-Star snub. Many overlook Billups because of the amazing improvement of Carmelo Anthony, but Chauncey is one of the biggest reason the Nuggets are contenders in the West.Billups brings leadership, and great three point shooting. On the season Billups averages 19.2 points and 5.9 assist per game and when in the lineup the Nuggets are 28-9.Guard Jamal Crawford, a big player for the Hawks off the bench. Jamal this season is scoring 17.4 points off the bench, and it hard to slow a player of his caliber down when he is hot.I know rookies don really make it to All-Star game but guard Tyreke Evans has played amazing for the Sacramento Kings. Just last season the Kings were (17-65), this season so far their (16-28). Tyreke averages 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assist per game. Not to mention that Kevin Martin has only played in 12 games this season thus far.Center Shaquille ONeal has been to Atlanta Falcons jersey
14 straight All-Star games. Due to his inability to produce this season, his streak has ended. This season Shaq has accumulated 11.3 points, and 6.6 rebounds; both career lows for the 7-0 center.However, the All-Star roster presents very well deserved bid despite Iverson All-Star birth. The All-Star game will be jam packed with a lot of entertainment.Other players the just missed: Josh Smith F, Joakim Noah C, David Lee F/C, Monta Ellis G, Antawn Jamison F, and Chris Kaman C.
and Brandon Roy G.East:F Kevin GarnettF Lebron JamesC Dwight HowardG Dwayne WadeG Allen IversonReserves: Rajon Rondo G, Derrick Rose G, Joe Johnson G, Paul Pierce F, Chris Bosh F, Gerald Wallace F, Al Horford CNow every time the All-Star rosters are released, there are always speculations as to who deserved to be there.Guard Chauncey Billups being the biggest All-Star snub. Many overlook Billups because of the amazing improvement of Carmelo Anthony, but Chauncey is one of the biggest reason the Nuggets are contenders in the West.Billups brings leadership, and great three point shooting. On the season Billups averages 19.2 points and 5.9 assist per game and when in the lineup the Nuggets are 28-9.Guard Jamal Crawford, a big player for the Hawks off the bench. Jamal this season is scoring 17.4 points off the bench, and it hard to slow a player of his caliber down when he is hot.I know rookies don really make it to All-Star game but guard Tyreke Evans has played amazing for the Sacramento Kings. Just last season the Kings were (17-65), this season so far their (16-28). Tyreke averages 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assist per game. Not to mention that Kevin Martin has only played in 12 games this season thus far.Center Shaquille ONeal has been to Atlanta Falcons jersey
14 straight All-Star games. Due to his inability to produce this season, his streak has ended. This season Shaq has accumulated 11.3 points, and 6.6 rebounds; both career lows for the 7-0 center.However, the All-Star roster presents very well deserved bid despite Iverson All-Star birth. The All-Star game will be jam packed with a lot of entertainment.Other players the just missed: Josh Smith F, Joakim Noah C, David Lee F/C, Monta Ellis G, Antawn Jamison F, and Chris Kaman C.
12 Jan 11 NBA All-Star Roster Revealed, Who Just Missed Out?
Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesThe NBA All-Star rosters are set. The All-Star Starters are:West:F- Carmelo AnthonyF - Tim DuncanC- Amar StoudemireG Steve NashG Kobe BryantReserves: Deron Williams G, Chris Paul G, Pau Gasol F, Kevin Durant F, Dirk Nowitzki F, Zach Randolph F, Arizona Cardinals jersey
and Brandon Roy G.East:F Kevin GarnettF Lebron JamesC Dwight HowardG Dwayne WadeG Allen IversonReserves: Rajon Rondo G, Derrick Rose G, Joe Johnson G, Paul Pierce F, Chris Bosh F, Gerald Wallace F, Al Horford CNow every time the All-Star rosters are released, there are always speculations as to who deserved to be there.Guard Chauncey Billups being the biggest All-Star snub. Many overlook Billups because of the amazing improvement of Carmelo Anthony, but Chauncey is one of the biggest reason the Nuggets are contenders in the West.Billups brings leadership, and great three point shooting. On the season Billups averages 19.2 points and 5.9 assist per game and when in the lineup the Nuggets are 28-9.Guard Jamal Crawford, a big player for the Hawks off the bench. Jamal this season is scoring 17.4 points off the bench, and it hard to slow a player of his caliber down when he is hot.I know rookies don really make it to All-Star game but guard Tyreke Evans has played amazing for the Sacramento Kings. Just last season the Kings were (17-65), this season so far their (16-28). Tyreke averages 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assist per game. Not to mention that Kevin Martin has only played in 12 games this season thus far.Center Shaquille ONeal has been to Atlanta Falcons jersey
14 straight All-Star games. Due to his inability to produce this season, his streak has ended. This season Shaq has accumulated 11.3 points, and 6.6 rebounds; both career lows for the 7-0 center.However, the All-Star roster presents very well deserved bid despite Iverson All-Star birth. The All-Star game will be jam packed with a lot of entertainment.Other players the just missed: Josh Smith F, Joakim Noah C, David Lee F/C, Monta Ellis G, Antawn Jamison F, and Chris Kaman C.
and Brandon Roy G.East:F Kevin GarnettF Lebron JamesC Dwight HowardG Dwayne WadeG Allen IversonReserves: Rajon Rondo G, Derrick Rose G, Joe Johnson G, Paul Pierce F, Chris Bosh F, Gerald Wallace F, Al Horford CNow every time the All-Star rosters are released, there are always speculations as to who deserved to be there.Guard Chauncey Billups being the biggest All-Star snub. Many overlook Billups because of the amazing improvement of Carmelo Anthony, but Chauncey is one of the biggest reason the Nuggets are contenders in the West.Billups brings leadership, and great three point shooting. On the season Billups averages 19.2 points and 5.9 assist per game and when in the lineup the Nuggets are 28-9.Guard Jamal Crawford, a big player for the Hawks off the bench. Jamal this season is scoring 17.4 points off the bench, and it hard to slow a player of his caliber down when he is hot.I know rookies don really make it to All-Star game but guard Tyreke Evans has played amazing for the Sacramento Kings. Just last season the Kings were (17-65), this season so far their (16-28). Tyreke averages 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assist per game. Not to mention that Kevin Martin has only played in 12 games this season thus far.Center Shaquille ONeal has been to Atlanta Falcons jersey
14 straight All-Star games. Due to his inability to produce this season, his streak has ended. This season Shaq has accumulated 11.3 points, and 6.6 rebounds; both career lows for the 7-0 center.However, the All-Star roster presents very well deserved bid despite Iverson All-Star birth. The All-Star game will be jam packed with a lot of entertainment.Other players the just missed: Josh Smith F, Joakim Noah C, David Lee F/C, Monta Ellis G, Antawn Jamison F, and Chris Kaman C.
12 Jan 11 What If the Lakers Had Never Traded Shaquille O'Neal?
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty ImagesAfter inking a seven year, $121 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996, Shaquille O'Neal, with the help of Kobe Bryant, lead his new team to three consecutive NBA titles from 2000-2002.The Lakers were bounced out of the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs in '03, but reached the Finals in '04, where they lost to the overachieving Detroit Pistons in five games.In the summer of '04, management decided to break up the dynamic duo of Shaq and Kobe, who were constantly feuding with one another, and rebuild the team around the much-younger Bryant. O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in exchange for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant, and a future first-round draft pick (Jordan Farmar).Without Shaq, the Lakers missed the playoffs in '05, suffered first-round exits the following two years, lost in the finals in '08, and then won it all in '09. So basically, the Lakers didn't turn into a perennial lottery team by trading O'Neal, but just imagine what may have happened if the deal had never went down.What if Shaq and Kobe could have worked out their differences and had remained the best of friends and what if head coach Phil Jackson didn't take a one-year leave?Just how many more championships could they have won together? At least two or three.It would have been pretty interesting to watch Shaq and Kobe switch roles. Shaq would have went from "The Man" of the team to Kobe's superstar sidekick, much like he did in Miami with Dwyane Wade.Speaking of D-Wade, he might have been ringless today if he had never joined forces with Shaq. But then again, the Heat could have packaged Odom, Butler, and Grant and acquired another star that Wade could have teamed with to win a title.You never know.It's unclear what role players may have been brought in to surround the Kobe-Shaq duo.It definetley would have been interesting to see Karl Malone and Gary Payton stick around for at least another year. Malone might have retired with a championship and Payton might have gotten his ring in L.A. instead of Miami.You probably would have seen the Lakers sign fairly inexpensive veterans like Alonzo Mourning, who backed up Shaq in Miami, Michael Finley and Antonio McDyess.And if the Lakers hadn't traded Shaq, they likely would have owned a lower pick in the '05 draft meaning they could have taken either Danny Granger, Nate Robinson or David Lee instead of Andrew Bynum.A trio of Kobe, Shaq, and Granger wouldn't have quite been Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy, but it would have led the Lakers to tons of victories.But does it really matter who the role players would have been? The Lakers won three titles with a non-All-Star supporting cast that included guys like Derek Fisher, Brian Shaw, and Rick Fox.As long as they had a healthy Shaq and Kobe, the Lakers could have won with a bunch of middle school kids filling in as the role players.Yes, the Lakers may have hung a few more championship banners in Staples Center if Shaq was never sent packing, but on the other hand, it could have turned out to be a total disaster. We'll never know what may have happened.Hindsight is 20/20.
2011年1月10日星期一
10 Jan 11 Ray Allen Rediscovers Shooting Touch in Win over Los Angeles Lakers
Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesNo one said that winning was pretty as evidentin the Boston Celtics win over the Lakers last night.The Celtics stayed true to their nature byrelinquishing an 11-point lead in the third quarter. This time however the outcomewas different thanks to RayAllen's prolific shooting in the first three quarters.Ray Indianapolis Colts jersey
Allen was finally able to exhale afterThursday's 3pm deadline and it showed in his play.Through it all he was a model citizen, he stayed healthy and logged the most minutes of the big three. His dunk and subsequent foul called on Shannon Brown showed the vehemence in his excitement; he had survived the trade rumours.He even showed a renewed defensive zestby makingthe criticalstop on Derek Fishers' desperation heaveto preserve the victory. This is the Ray Allen the Celtics hope to see throughout the playoffs; the real decisions about his future will come after that.Danny Ainge understands that he will not have the money to offer a LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, andpossibly even Joe Johnson. The real coup could come from the next level of stars that will be available. Boston has a bunch of expiring contractsand because of their recent success can possibly lure these free-agents.Tony Allen, Brian Scalabrine, Shelden Williams, Marquis Daniels, Nate Robinson,Ray Allen, and MarcusLandry are all free agents in waiting. The Celtics arepossibly only going to offer contracts to Ray Allen, Marquis Daniels, and Nate Robinson out of that group. Danny will give each a qualifying offer and spend the bulk of his time trying to find a younger more athletic shooting guard.The Memphis Grizzlies let Rudy Gay's rookie contract expire and he will explore the open market. He has been the consummate pro as evident of Memphis' run to get into the playoffs and their ability to protecttheir homecourt. Ray might be able to convince him to come to Boston because of their Jacksonville Jaguars jersey
University of Connecticut ties. Heck, Ray may even be willing to come of the bench to get him in Celtic green.Memphis management made a shrewd move and received Ronnie Brewer from the Utah Jazz in a last minute deal. He is also arestricted free agent and may be insurance in case Rudy decides to leave.Richard Jefferson has not been able to find his basketball groove in San Antonio. Gregg Popovich tried desperately to trade him but their were no takers for his services. The Western conference has been unkind to his East coast game. Jefferson would be an upgrade from Tony Allen.He is a very good defender and has had Finals experience. Don't be surprised if the San Antonio Spurs buy him out and the Boston Celtics make a run at him.Anthony Morrow of the Golden State warriors brings length and a great shooting stroke to the game. He also has the ability to stretch the defense and could be a great two guard to add to the second unit. This will allow Ray to get even more rest next year and he could mentor Morrow in the Celtic way.Adam Morrison of the Los Angeles Kansas City Chiefs jersey
Lakers could be Brian Scalabrine's replacement;a spot up shooter with younger legs. He could also spell Ray Allen or Paul Pierce in a pinch.John Salmons of the Milwaukee Bucks could finally fill the role that James Posey had, a solid defender who can stretch the defense with his shooting.Chris Douglas-Roberts, Jarvis Hayes, and Bobby Simmons to name a few more.Danny Ainge has a tough decision to make next year but until then he will role the dice with Ray Allen's rediscovered shooting touch.
Allen was finally able to exhale afterThursday's 3pm deadline and it showed in his play.Through it all he was a model citizen, he stayed healthy and logged the most minutes of the big three. His dunk and subsequent foul called on Shannon Brown showed the vehemence in his excitement; he had survived the trade rumours.He even showed a renewed defensive zestby makingthe criticalstop on Derek Fishers' desperation heaveto preserve the victory. This is the Ray Allen the Celtics hope to see throughout the playoffs; the real decisions about his future will come after that.Danny Ainge understands that he will not have the money to offer a LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, andpossibly even Joe Johnson. The real coup could come from the next level of stars that will be available. Boston has a bunch of expiring contractsand because of their recent success can possibly lure these free-agents.Tony Allen, Brian Scalabrine, Shelden Williams, Marquis Daniels, Nate Robinson,Ray Allen, and MarcusLandry are all free agents in waiting. The Celtics arepossibly only going to offer contracts to Ray Allen, Marquis Daniels, and Nate Robinson out of that group. Danny will give each a qualifying offer and spend the bulk of his time trying to find a younger more athletic shooting guard.The Memphis Grizzlies let Rudy Gay's rookie contract expire and he will explore the open market. He has been the consummate pro as evident of Memphis' run to get into the playoffs and their ability to protecttheir homecourt. Ray might be able to convince him to come to Boston because of their Jacksonville Jaguars jersey
University of Connecticut ties. Heck, Ray may even be willing to come of the bench to get him in Celtic green.Memphis management made a shrewd move and received Ronnie Brewer from the Utah Jazz in a last minute deal. He is also arestricted free agent and may be insurance in case Rudy decides to leave.Richard Jefferson has not been able to find his basketball groove in San Antonio. Gregg Popovich tried desperately to trade him but their were no takers for his services. The Western conference has been unkind to his East coast game. Jefferson would be an upgrade from Tony Allen.He is a very good defender and has had Finals experience. Don't be surprised if the San Antonio Spurs buy him out and the Boston Celtics make a run at him.Anthony Morrow of the Golden State warriors brings length and a great shooting stroke to the game. He also has the ability to stretch the defense and could be a great two guard to add to the second unit. This will allow Ray to get even more rest next year and he could mentor Morrow in the Celtic way.Adam Morrison of the Los Angeles Kansas City Chiefs jersey
Lakers could be Brian Scalabrine's replacement;a spot up shooter with younger legs. He could also spell Ray Allen or Paul Pierce in a pinch.John Salmons of the Milwaukee Bucks could finally fill the role that James Posey had, a solid defender who can stretch the defense with his shooting.Chris Douglas-Roberts, Jarvis Hayes, and Bobby Simmons to name a few more.Danny Ainge has a tough decision to make next year but until then he will role the dice with Ray Allen's rediscovered shooting touch.
2011年1月9日星期日
9 Jan 11 Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 2/28/10
Al Bello/Getty ImagesHere a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. DeJuan Blair, San Antonio Spurs Blair had 14 points and 7 boards against the Suns. He's a decent option in daily leagues for points, rebounds, and field goal percentage.Arron Afflalo, Denver Nuggets Afflalo had 16 points against the Lakers. He's a decent daily option for points, and three-pointers.Al Thornton, Washington Wizards Thornton had 20 points against the Nets. He's played at a high level and should be in most lineups.Yi Jianlian, New Jersey Nets Yi went off with 20 points and 19 rebounds. Kudos to you if you had him in your lineup. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come.Jerry Stackhouse, Milwaukee Bucks Stack had 20 points for the Bucks. He's really turned back the clock averaging Reebok Minnesota Vikings #69 Jared Allen Realtree camo Jersey
15 points over his last four games.Rafer Alston, Miami Heat Rafer had 15 points last night. He's not really a fantasy option.J.J. Redick, Orlando Magic J.J. also had 15 points. He's not terribly consistent.Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder Ibaka had a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds). He's not productive enough.Drew Gooden, Los Angeles Clippers Gooden had 17 points and 8 rebounds for the Clippers. He's been a real force for them.Marcus Thornton, New Orleans Hornets Thornton went for 21 points last night. He's a great option right now despite the 6-15 shooting.
15 points over his last four games.Rafer Alston, Miami Heat Rafer had 15 points last night. He's not really a fantasy option.J.J. Redick, Orlando Magic J.J. also had 15 points. He's not terribly consistent.Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder Ibaka had a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds). He's not productive enough.Drew Gooden, Los Angeles Clippers Gooden had 17 points and 8 rebounds for the Clippers. He's been a real force for them.Marcus Thornton, New Orleans Hornets Thornton went for 21 points last night. He's a great option right now despite the 6-15 shooting.
2011年1月8日星期六
8 Jan 11 Boston Celtics Take Two Game Win Streak on the Road
Elsa/Getty ImagesAfter failing to measure up to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday the Boston Celtics have taken advantage of playing on their home court. They have gotten back to what they consider to be Celtic basketballa hustling, physical defensive unit that covers up for the lack of athleticism on Reebok Oakland Raiders #21 Nnamdi Asomugha Realtree camo Jersey
the team.The Celtics have now beaten the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks, two teams that have no hope of playing beyond the regular season.Next, the Celtics face a tough three game road trip that includes the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and the Utah Jazz.It seems like Boston's only opportunity for a successful road trip is to win in Houston.Houston will probably test Boston's resolve the most because of the tenacity with which they approachdefense. We'll see if the Celtics continue to make the "hockey pass" that Doc Rivers loves so much.Both teams are battling injuries, though Houston is in worse shape.The Rockets added scorer Kevin Martin at the trading deadline, but lost their heart and soul Carl Landry to Sacramento in the process.This has taken a lot of the pressure off of Trevor Ariza and he seems to be playing a more free brand of basketball.Rondo will have to contend with a potentially speedier guard in Aaron Brooks who can attack the rim as well as shoot the three. He will have to play honest defense in order to slow down thisReebok Pittsburgh Steelers #86 Hines Ward Realtree camo Jersey
water bug.Houston is presently the 10th seed in the western conference, so Boston cannot take them lightly.The Celtics will have to take advantage of their inside presence and force Houston to double down low.Kevin Garnett said something inlast night'spresser that I'd never heard before, a public acknowledgement of Rajon Rondo as an emerging scorer on the team.KG also spoke of how Rondo provides additional balance to the offensive attackand is now takingsome pressure off of Paul Pierce, himself, and Ray Allen.In spite of Rondo's newfound offensive game, he still must learn to recognize when to give the ball to a struggling teammate and how to find the hot hand; he sometimes falls in love with the spectacular pass instead of keeping it simple.Once he takes that step he will be the hall-of-famer that Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison Realtree camo Jersey
Tommy Heinsohn predicted he would be before he ever played his first NBA game.The Celtics like to say that they area work in progress and are not worried about their perceived lack of interest by the public.This weekends' road trip will tell if the progress made from this two game win streak against non-playoff teams translates when they face stiffer competition.
the team.The Celtics have now beaten the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks, two teams that have no hope of playing beyond the regular season.Next, the Celtics face a tough three game road trip that includes the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and the Utah Jazz.It seems like Boston's only opportunity for a successful road trip is to win in Houston.Houston will probably test Boston's resolve the most because of the tenacity with which they approachdefense. We'll see if the Celtics continue to make the "hockey pass" that Doc Rivers loves so much.Both teams are battling injuries, though Houston is in worse shape.The Rockets added scorer Kevin Martin at the trading deadline, but lost their heart and soul Carl Landry to Sacramento in the process.This has taken a lot of the pressure off of Trevor Ariza and he seems to be playing a more free brand of basketball.Rondo will have to contend with a potentially speedier guard in Aaron Brooks who can attack the rim as well as shoot the three. He will have to play honest defense in order to slow down thisReebok Pittsburgh Steelers #86 Hines Ward Realtree camo Jersey
water bug.Houston is presently the 10th seed in the western conference, so Boston cannot take them lightly.The Celtics will have to take advantage of their inside presence and force Houston to double down low.Kevin Garnett said something inlast night'spresser that I'd never heard before, a public acknowledgement of Rajon Rondo as an emerging scorer on the team.KG also spoke of how Rondo provides additional balance to the offensive attackand is now takingsome pressure off of Paul Pierce, himself, and Ray Allen.In spite of Rondo's newfound offensive game, he still must learn to recognize when to give the ball to a struggling teammate and how to find the hot hand; he sometimes falls in love with the spectacular pass instead of keeping it simple.Once he takes that step he will be the hall-of-famer that Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison Realtree camo Jersey
Tommy Heinsohn predicted he would be before he ever played his first NBA game.The Celtics like to say that they area work in progress and are not worried about their perceived lack of interest by the public.This weekends' road trip will tell if the progress made from this two game win streak against non-playoff teams translates when they face stiffer competition.
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