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Jalen and Jacoby on Derrick Rose, Larry Brown, "Story Time," and More
The NCAAs decision to lay the hammer on SMU basketball and its Hall of Fame coach, Larry Brown, was seismic but hardly surprising. The case of the player, the assistant, the secretary and the online course has been percolating since 2012, when a Dallas television station first reported possible irregularities regarding a local high school forward named Keith Frazier. More than three years later, the results are in: Frazier was declared ineligible last season, the assistant and the secretary were fired, SMUs mens basketball team has been banned from the 2016 postseason, and Larry Brown has added yet another marhis third, if youre scoring at hometo a lifetime spent running afoul of NCAA rules.
There is much to sift through here, both in terms of what this means for Brown and what it means for the rest of college basketball moving forward. Here are four primary takeaways from the case:
1. Larry Brown is very fortunate to keep his job.
The NCAA does not have the authority to hire and fire coaches. Only the schools can do that. But most of the time, when a coach is hit with a show-cause penalty, he is out of a job ... for a while. It is especially difficult for a coach who is unemployed to get another gig in college if he is serving a show-cause, but Brown has been spared. The NCAA also has considerable latitude as to what penalties it affixes to a show-cause. In Browns case, the main penalty was a nine-game suspension this coming season. If anything, that seems light.
Given that the NCAAs Committee on Infractions (COI) found Brown to be in noncompliance about a serious issue like academic fraud, and that he initially misled investigators about what he had heard, it is stunning that SMU did not cut him loose. I cannot think of another example where a coach conducted himself in this fashion and continued to draw a paycheck.
As harsh as these penalties were, SMU and Brown did dodge a couple of bullets. The school was not found to lack institutional control, and Brown was not slapped with an unethical conduct conviction. Either finding would have led the COI to be even harsher.
Brown may still have a job, but he does not have much of a reputation. Though the NCAA did not technically have the ability to consider his past transgressions at UCLA and Kansas, the public is under no such restrictions. Brown can give you chapter and verse about what went down at UCLA and Kansas, and how it wasnt really all his fault, but the bottom line is, the man has coached at three different universities, and all three have felt the impact of the NCAAs wrath. That will forever be entwined in his legacy.
2. We are firmly in the era of coach responsibility. Get used to it.
Youre going to be hearing a lot about NCAA Bylaw 11.1.1.1 from now on. It was referenced numerous times in the infractions report. The rule went into effect on Oct. 30, 2012, and this is the first major case where we can see its full ramifications. Though it was frequently referenced during coverage of the penalties imposed on Jim Boeheim last winter, most of the violations in that case occurred before the rule went into effect.
This is a critical distinction because the COI never found that Brown had any direct, advance knowledge that his administrative assistant had completed an online course (with the possible help of assistant coach Ulric Maligi) that Frazier needed to be eligible to play as a freshman. It only found that Brown failed to report that information in a timely manner, and that he lied to investigators when he was initially asked about it. In the past, that might have enabled Brown to absolve himself of responsibility the way former UConn coach Jim Calhoun did in 2011 when his assistants were found to have had improper contact with a former student manager turned agent. In that case, Calhoun claimed no knowledge and fired two of his assistants. While Calhoun was found generally to have failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance (and thus served a three-game suspension), he was not held directly accountable for those improper activities. Brown was, and so too will any future coach who finds himself in similar circumstances.
No one should be surprised by NCAA"s latest penalties against Larry Brown
The NCAA has banned the SMU mens basketball team from the 2016 postseason and suspended head coach Larry Brown for 30 percent of the teams 20152016 games due to multiple rules violations.
3. Academic fraud is the hottest issue in enforcement.
Most of the time, the infractions cases which draw the most attention center around agents, improper benefits, or both. Those will always be areas of concern, but there is no doubt that academic fraud has ascended to the top tier.
This is a direct result of the advent of online classes. These courses might seem like they are easy places to cheat, but they are also easy places to get caught. If an investigator knows where to look, he or she can access IP addresses and other computerized data to trace the origin of the work. Its a lot easier than nailing someone for turning in a falsified term paper or having someone take a written test in his place.
With rising academic standards continuing to go into effect, the incentive for cheating is on the rise, so the NCAA is trying to meet that head on. The NCAAs enforcement chief, John Duncan, has established a separate academic fraud unit inside the enforcement division. In February, Duncan told me that his unit was investigating upwards of two dozen cases and anticipating many more to come.
And yes, that includes the case at North Carolina, which has yet to reach the stage of an infractions committee hearing. The decision handed down against SMU on Tuesday should send shivers down the spines of North Carolina fans, as well as the fans of any other programs who find themselves in these particular crosshairs. The NCAAs enforcement division was low on effectiveness and morale a few years ago in the wake of the Miami football debacle, but there is no doubt that these folks are back in business.
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4. The NCAA needs to revisit how it implements postseason bans.
When a judgement like this gets handed down, there is bound to be some unfortunate collateral damage. By definition, a penalty is meant to hurt an entire program, and in most cases the people who perpetrated the crimes are no longer there. That means that folks who bear no responsibility feel the worst effects. That is unfair, but there is also no way around it. The only way to deter schools from cheating is for them to fear getting caught, and that means stiff penalties.
Still, there is nothing that says a postseason ban has to go into effect right away. In this case, as in the Syracuse case last winter, the fair thing to do would have been issuing a ban for the following season. Not only would that allow players the opportunity to transfer if they want to, but it would hit a program where it hurts the most: recruiting. Larry Brown might be a great recruiter, but even he would have a hard time convincing elite high school seniors to sign with SMU if they knew they would not be able to play in the postseason as freshmen. Heres hoping the powers that be inside college sports push its enforcement committees to move in this direction.
Breaking: "Facebook Is Down" Dow Is Down -315 Points
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Facebook (FB - Get Report) is skating on thin ice after experiencing its third site wide outage in three weeks yesterday. Momentsafter Facebook went dark, Twitter (TWTR - Get Report) exploded with angry users using the hashtag #facebookdown to track the service glitch. No surprise,Facebook ended Monday down 3.84% to $89.21 and is still down in trading today.
In the past two weeks, Facebook experienced two other service hiccups, one on September 17and the second on September 24. This isn"t a good time for people to be questioning Facebook"s ability to provide reliable connectivity asthe company faces continued controversy around its new initiative, Internet.orgwhich offers free, but limited, Internet to emerging markets.
Since April, Facebook has been taking a more visible stand onproviding Internet to users in developing countries. Partnered with various wireless carriers and organizations, Facebook launched Internet.org to offer free access to a collection of Internet services (including Facebook) in developing countries. But the project has been off to a rocky start, adding more volatility to Facebook share price over the past few months.In May, advocacy organizations in 31 countries released an open lettertaking stabs atFacebook"s new initiative. They wrote that it "violates the principals of net neutrality, threatening freedom of expression, equality of opportunity, security, privacy, and innovation." The petitioners argued that Internet.org misrepresented itself by only offering limited Internet to developing countries.
In response, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg posted on Facebook, "If someone can"t afford to pay for connectivity, it is always better to have some access than none at all." Yet protestors are continuingto argue against Facebook"s new platform. To gaincomplete access, users must pay for a specific data plan that the majority can"t afford.People are skeptical of how this creates anatural divide of information -- casting the initiative as a capitalist ploy to further control what information is available to the public.
Also at play is a natural debate about net neutrality. Facebook has been facing complaints that by siding with its partner carriers, it isviolating net neutrality principles. In light of the challenged state of Internet.org, Facebook rebranded to "Free Basics" last week after itopened up the site to developers to help its case inthe net neutrality debate. The new face of Internet.org launched only a few days ago and now includes 60 new service apps available via the mobile Internet portal. Despite Facebook"s rebranded platform last week, the company"s stock was still trading down on Friday.
Facebook urgently needs to show its users that the company is well positioned, secure and reliable. Atthe same time Facebookalso has to show its global community that connectivity for all is a realistic long-term vision that can gain wide adoption.As yesterday"s service outage demonstrated, technology is risky enough. Facebook is now assuming additional risk by entering into larger debates like net neutrality. While Facebook is clearly well intentioned, recent volatility working alongside periodic platform outage is threatening Facebook share price in the near term.
Once again the congressional merry-go-round hasswung around to face a potential U.S. government shutdown. And although federal employees and state programs dependent on federal funding are nervous, most investors arent expecting panic in themarkets -- at least not yet.
I would expect that there would be some immediate reaction, but we have been through this before, said Cheryl Smith, a managing partner at Trillium Asset Management. Investors are tired of this game.
The potential of a shutdown comes as congressional Republicans have tried to defund Planned Parenthood through a routine funding bill. But the announced resignation of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio,and progress on funding bills in the House and Senate have raised hopes that a shutdown could be averted. The threat of a government shutdown, however, would rise again in December.
But nothing is certain in Washington.
If Congress falls short of a deal, so-called nonessential government functions like managingnational parks and providing food assistance for 45 million people could be suspended. Military spending would also take a substantial hit, whileSocial Security and Medicaid payments would continue to flow.
Wall Street analysts have largelydismissed the potential for a market rout, citing the mild effect of past shutdowns. The most recent,in 2013, coincided with a 2.4 percent bump in the S&P 500. Even as the economy lost 0.25 percent in GDP growth and missed out on 120,000 private sector job gains, according to White House estimates, Wall Street hummed along.
But Dan White, senior economist at Moody"s Analytics,warned that this time might not be like the last. Given the market volatility, the stock market could take a greater hit this year, White said.It all depends on the timing.
Global economic worries stemming from China and other emerging markets have roiled stocks in the past month, while the biotech and commodities sectors have both taken major hits. Its hardly the galloping bull market of 2013, which finished the year up nearly 30 percent.
Stocks look to be a little overvalued. Investors are looking for a reason to sell, White cautioned.
But if a government shutdown this week or in December touches off a bull run, it would be something of an anomaly. Of the 17 government shutdowns in the past 40 years, ninehave left the S&P 500 basket of stocks negative. And only three of those declines, all in the late 1970s, depressed the market by more than 3 percent.
Government shutdowns have been uneven in their effects on the stock market. Charles Schwab
Smith, for her part, wasnt concerned: I think weve done quite enough selling off in the last month.
The economic impacts of shutdowns dont land evenly. Walmart, for instance, said sales fell short during the 2013 shutdownin areas populous with federal employees. And defense contractors like FLIR Systems, which manufactures infrared devices, reported disappointing revenues after weeks without new federal contracts.
White noted that a shutdown during the holiday buying season would carry further potential to inflict economic pain. Having a shutdown in December could be more damaging because theres a lot of discretionary spending, White said.
The federal government is currently funded through Sept.30. Congress must pass a bill by midnight Wednesday to keep things running -- at least until December rolls around.
With Charles Johnsons hamstring injury a concern and the Panthers needing a pass rusher, Carolina traded Monday for Chicago Bears outside linebacker Jared Allen (69).Elaine ThompsonAP
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman intercepts a pass by New Orleans Saints quarterback Luke McCown during late fourth quarter action. McCown"s pass was meant for wide receiver Brandin Cooks in the end zone. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Josh Norman (24) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for New Orleans Saints" Brandin Cooks (10) late in the game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Josh Norman (24) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for New Orleans Saints" Brandin Cooks (10) late in the game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Josh Norman (24) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for New Orleans Saints" Brandin Cooks (10) late in the game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Josh Norman (24) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for New Orleans Saints" Brandin Cooks (10) late in the game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-222David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman sits up and looks toward the stands after intercepting a pass by New Orleans Saints quarterback Luke McCown during late fourth quarter action. McCown"s pass was meant for wide receiver Brandin Cooks in the end zone. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman, left, looks toward the stands as he and cornerback Bene Benwikere, right, celebrate Norman"s interception of a pass by New Orleans Saints quarterback Luke McCown during late fourth quarter action. McCown"s pass was meant for wide receiver Brandin Cooks in the end zone. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman, left, looks toward the stands as he and cornerback Bene Benwikere, right, celebrate his interception of a pass by New Orleans Saints quarterback Luke McCown during late fourth quarter action. McCown"s pass was meant for wide receiver Brandin Cooks in the end zone. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Fans reach down to congratulate Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman following his interception of a pass by New Orleans Saints quarterback Luke McCown during late fourth quarter action. McCown"s pass was meant for wide receiver Brandin Cooks in the end zone. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Josh Norman (24) talks with New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton after their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Josh Norman (24) sticks his tongue out while walking tot the team tunnel after help defeat the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) sticks his tongue out as he scores a touchdown ahead of New Orleans Saints" Stephone Anthony (50) and Brandon Browner (39) during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) gestures to the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) takes a bow after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, left, catches a pass from quarterback Cam Newton one-handed as New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro, right, applies pressure during second quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, left, catches a pass from quarterback Cam Newton one-handed as New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro, right, applies pressure during second quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Corey Brown (10) congratulates Greg Olsen (88) after his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Greg Olsen (88) completes a reception for a 52-yard play over New Orleans Saints" Brandon Browner (39) during the first half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Greg Olsen (88) makes a reception against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Greg Olsen (88) secures the ball for a touchdown past New Orleans Saints" Stephone Anthony (50) and Hau"oli Kikaha (44) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The game was tied, 10-10 at halftime.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Greg Olsen (88) secures the ball for a touchdown past New Orleans Saints" Stephone Anthony (50) and Hau"oli Kikaha (44) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The game was tied, 10-10 at halftime.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Bene" Benwikere (25) disrupts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints" Marques Colston (12) in the second half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) questions referee Ed Hochuli (85) about a non-call after being tackled by New Orleans Saints" Tyeler Davison (95) as during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Devin Funchess (17) celebrates a first down catch against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Ted Ginn, Jr. (19) hauls in a 55-yard reception past New Orleans Saints" Brandon Browner (39) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Thomas Davis, Sr (58) strips the ball from New Orleans Saints" Benjamin Watson (82) for a fumble in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Roman Harper (41) recovers a New Orleans Saints fumble in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Roman Harper (41) secures the ball from New Orleans Saints" Willie Snead (83) after recovering a fumble in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) is chased out of bounds by New Orleans Saints" Tyeler Davison (95) as referee Ed Hochuli (85) watches during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
New Orleans Saints" Marcus Murphy (23) heads upfield past Carolina Panthers" Mario Addison (97) for a touchdown on a punt return during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
New Orleans Saints" Marcus Murphy (23) heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a punt return past Carolina Panthers" Joe Webb (14) during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
New Orleans Saints" Luke McCown (7) avoids the grasp of Carolina Panthers" Charles Johnson (95) during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Johnson was hurt on the play. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson grabs the back of his right leg following a play vs the New Orleans Saints during third quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers personnel help defensive end Charles Johnson, center, to his feet after he suffered a leg injury during third quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Charles Johnson (95) is helped off the field after being injured on a play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers personnel help defensive end Charles Johnson, center, to his feet after he suffered a leg injury during third quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Luke Kuechly congratulates Thomas Davis, Sr. (58) after a defensive series against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks with head linesman Patrick Turner (13) while playing against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Luke Kuechly congratulates teammates after a defensive series against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
(L-R) Carolina Panthers linebacker Ben Jacobs, defensive tackle Kyle Love, linebacker Luke Kuechly congratulate linebacker Thomas Davis on a play vs the New Orleans Saints during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly looks into the stands during fourth quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton talks to referee Ed Hochuli after a no call on his being hit late and out of bounds by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton talks to referee Ed Hochuli after a no call on his being hit late and out of bounds by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton talks to referee Ed Hochuli after a no call on his being hit late and out of bounds by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton talks to referee Ed Hochuli following a no call on his being hit late and out of bounds by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton reacts after talking to referee Ed Hochuli following a no call on his being hit late and out of bounds by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) hands the ball to a fan after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Jonathan Stewart (28) runs past New Orleans Saints" David Hawthorne (57) and Brandon Browner (39) during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) throws downfield against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Graham Gano (9) connects on a field goal, as Brad Nortman (8) holds, against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton scrambles in the pocket during third quarter action as New Orleans Saints linebacker Hau"oli Kikaha looks to make the sack at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen yells toward the officials during third quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman tries to no avail to make a tackle on New Orleans Saints Marcus Murphy on a punt return during third quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Murphy ran the punt back for a touchdown. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman, left, pressures New Orleans Saints quarterback Luke McCown, right, during third quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr., left, catches a 55-yard pass from quarterback Cam Newton as New Orleans Saints cornerback Brandon Browner, right, gives chase during third quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr., right, turns to try and pick up extra yardage on a 55-yard pass reception from quarterback Cam Newton as New Orleans Saints cornerback Brandon Browner, left, looks to make the tackle during third quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman, left, tries to strip the ball from New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, center, during third quarter action at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Assisting on the play is Panthers cornerback Bene Benwikere, right. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion, left, looks at linebacker Thomas Davis" right arm during third quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Charles Tillman is able to disrupt New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman from making a pass reception during third quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Dwan Edwards, left, congratulates safety Roman Harper after Harper recovered a fumble by New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson during third quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, scrambles for a first down as the New Orleans Saints defense chases during third quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, scrambles for a first down as the New Orleans Saints linebacker Kasim Edebali, right, falls to the turf during third quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his first down run vs the New Orleans Saints during third quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes to a receiver during third quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano, right, and long snapper J.J. Jansen, left, congratulate one another following a field goal during third quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, center, catches an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton as New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Phillips, left, and cornerback Damian Swann, right, converge on Olsen at the goal line on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen during third quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen during third quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis looks to make the tackle on New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead during third quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks to referee Ed Hochuli for a call after being hit late and out of bounds by a smiling New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks to referee Ed Hochuli for a call after being hit late and out of bounds by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess leaps into the air to catch a pass from quarterback Cam Newton as New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Phillips looks on during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton fakes the handoff to full back Mike Tolbert prior to spinning and running for a 13-yard touchdown vs the New Orleans Saints during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, center, celebrates his 13-yard touchdown run with quarterbacks Joe Webb, left, and Derek Anderson, right, during fourth quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen prepares to catch a pass from quarterback Cam Newton during fourth quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart grimaces following a run vs the New Orleans Saints during fourth quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera questions a call during first quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, talks with referee Ed Hochuli, right, during first quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks to his team during a break in action against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, center, listens to referee Ed Hochuli, left, during first quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Philly Brown rushes around the left end during first quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman, left, and Bene Benwikere, center, assist defensive end Wes Horton, right, on a tackle of New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill during first quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker A.J. Klein, right, tries to make the tackle on New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram, left, during first quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Charles Tillman (31) brings down New Orleans Saints" Benjamin Watson (82) in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The game was tied, 10-10 at halftime.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) throws downfield as New Orleans Saints" John Jenkins (92) pressures in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The game was tied, 10-10 at halftime.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) celebrates with Mike Tolbert (35) after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen catches a pass from quarterback Cam Newton during second quarter action as New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro applies defensive pressure on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The New Orleans Saints defense collapses on Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, center, during second quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman talks with umpire Clay Martin, right, during second quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen catches a pass from quarterback Cam Newton during second quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen sprints downfield following a pass reception from quarterback Cam Newton during second quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, right, sprints downfield following a pass reception from quarterback Cam Newton during second quarter action as New Orleans Saints cornerback Brandon Browner, left, gives chase on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers full back Mike Tolbert leaps over New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro during second quarter action as Panthers guard Andrew Norwell looks on on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen falls into the end zone for a touchdown vs the New Orleans Saints during second quarter action on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 27-22.Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Jonathan Stewart (28) and Cam Newton (1) get ready for their game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera claps with his team during warmups prior to their game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) throws downfield during warmups prior to their game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Ted Ginn, Jr (19) and Kurt Coleman (20) talk and jog to the endzone during warmups prior to their game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers" Cam Newton (1) runs past a flame during team introductions prior to playing against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
A member of the Carolina Panthers" TopCats performs during a break against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Members of the Carolina Panthers" TopCats perform during a break against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
A member of the Carolina Panthers" TopCats performs during a break against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Members of the Carolina Panthers" TopCats perform during a break against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Panthers won, 27-22.David T. Foster IIIdtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Editor"s Note: This article features heavy spoilers for The Walking DeadTV series and comic books. Enter at your own risk...
The Walking Dead Season 6 Latest News
After tonight"s episode of Fear the Walking Dead, a new trailer for The Walking Dead season 6 premiered. A lot of it is recycled footage that continues the theme that AMC has been building for the upcoming season since SDCC. Can we trust Rick Grimes?
Here"s the trailer:
Here"s an official season 6 synopsis from AMC:
Season 5 ofThe Walking Deadsaw our group being formed into consummate survivors by the world around them... nearly making some of them into villains. To make it as far as they have to have persevered through all of their heartbreaking challenges they have evolved into incredibly powerful people. But who have they become?
The last five episodes of season 5 answered that question with Rick accepting an approach of unapologetic brutality in murdering Pete, a fellow Alexandrian.
Season 6 starts with Alexandria"s safety shattered by multiple threats. To make it, the people of Alexandria will need to catch up with our survivors hardness while many of Ricks people will need to take a step back from the violence and pragmatism they"ve needed to embrace. These reversals won"t happen easily, or without conflict.
But now Ricks group is fighting for something more than survival... They"re fighting for their home, and they will defend that at any cost, against any threat, even if that threat comes from within.
The synopsis for the season 6 premiere has been revealed. The episode is called "First Time Again" and the story goes as follows:
Rick and the group are still having trouble assimilating into Alexandria. Will a new threat bring them closer together or drive them further apart?
Is that new threat the Wolves? We"ll find out soon enough!
Don"t forget to listen to the new episode of our weeklyWalking Deadpodcast,Den of Geek Presents No Room in h**l:
The Walking Dead Season 6 Premiere Date
It was confirmed through a leaked trailer from SDCC 2015 that (as we predicted months ago),The Walking Deadseason 6 will premiere onOct. 11 at9 pm with a 90-minute premiere, with The Talking Dead to follow at 10:30. AMC will also host the premiere at Madison Square Garden. You can find more details here.
The Walking Dead Season 6 Trailer
During SDCC 2015, we received the first trailer for the sixth season of The Walking Dead, and it"s pretty much what you"d expect: the impending showdown between Rick and Morgan. Here is the trailer:
During the series premiere of Fear the Walking Dead, AMC released a new TV promo trailer for The Walking Dead season 6. It"s not much, but it"s also quite good, with emphasis on the dark side of the many characters that will inhabit Alexandria next season. At the forefront is the inevitable conflict between Rick and Morgan, which was showcased in the first full-length trailer at SDCC 2015.
Here is the trailer:
There"s a new bit of footage forseason 6, featuring Sasha and Abraham, who are on the road and planning something pretty big. It looks like it"s a lead-up to one of the big action sequences from the first half of the season.
Check it out:
The Walking Dead Season 6 Cast
Deadlinereports that Tom Payne (Luck) has been cast as Paul "Jesus" Monroe forThe Walking Deadseason 6. Paul is straight out of the comics, but we won"t spoil his character here. This news previously leaked last week witha set photo, but the actor playing the character was not revealed at the time.
Xander Berkeley (24) has been cast inThe Walking Deadseason 6 in an undisclosed role,according toTV Line. The casting call for the character, named "Rich," described him as "Narcissistic, egotistical, quick to braggadocio and anger, his own skin is his principal concern. He feeds off the superiority of being in control, but he plays it off with Senator-like charm. Hes vibrant, and has the charisma of a car salesman."
Many will inevitably speculate that Xander is playing a well-known villain fromThe Walking Deadcomic books, Negan, who we won"t spoil here. You can scroll down a bit to here more about this villain.
Berkeley will appear in the latter half of season 6, with a chance of becoming a regular for season 7. Hmm, sounds like a pretty important character to us.
EWhas some new detailson some of the characters being introduced inThe Walking Deadseason 6. The first trailer (scroll down) for the new season teased several new characters, including one played by Ethan Embry (Empire Records). Showrunner Scott Gimple shared new details on Carter, Embry"s character:
Ethan plays a combo of a few characters that we actually havent hit yet or werent able to hit in other characters.He is an Alexandrian, and has been there the whole time, just quite busy.
Interestingly enough, Carter istechnicallya character from the comic books who was mentioned as one of the many Alexandrians who helped build the wall. Not much else is known about the character.
We also knewNurse Jackie"s Merritt Wever had been cast as an Alexandrian, andEWhas the details on her, too. She"s playing Dr. Denise Cloyd, who plays a major role in the books as a medic and surgeon.
Finally, Corey Hawkins was the first new cast member for season 6 and it was revealed months ago that he"s playing Heath. Here"s what Gimple has to say about the actor:
[Coreys] terrific and Im so excited to see him bring Heath to life. Its been fun and he dove in with both feet. Hes tough and skeptical when the cameras are rolling, and then when theyre off hes just like a goofy fan. Hes really, really excited to be there.
The Walking Dead Season 6 Story
Here"s an official season 6 synopsis from AMC:
Season 5 of The Walking Dead saw our group being formed into consummate survivors by the world around them... nearly making some of them into villains. To make it as far as they have to have persevered through all of their heartbreaking challenges they have evolved into incredibly powerful people. But who have they become?
The last five episodes of season 5 answered that question with Rick accepting an approach of unapologetic brutality in murdering Pete, a fellow Alexandrian.
Season 6 starts with Alexandria"s safety shattered by multiple threats. To make it, the people of Alexandria will need to catch up with our survivors hardness while many of Ricks people will need to take a step back from the violence and pragmatism they"ve needed to embrace. These reversals won"t happen easily, or without conflict.
But now Ricks group is fighting for something more than survival... They"re fighting for their home, and they will defend that at any cost, against any threat, even if that threat comes from within.
The Walking Dead Season 6 Predictions
It"s that time of the year again: we have a chance to speculate a bit on The Walking Dead season 6 based on what we know from Mr. Kirkman"s source material. As we did in the past with The Hunters and the Alexandria Safe-Zone, we"re going to dig into the later adventures of Rick Grimes to figure out just what might happen in the first half of next season and beyond.
(A little bit of housekeeping: Note that Deanna Monroe is the TV series" version of Douglas Monroe, the leader of Alexandria. We"re going to replace Douglas with Deanna in this section just to keep things less confusing.)
First of all, what storylines should you take a look at? Season 5 really focused on "Fear the Hunters" (#61-66), "Life Among Them" (#67-72), and "Too Far Gone" (#73-78). The introduction of The Wolves and the deaths of Reg Monroe and Pete at the end of the season 5 finale lead really well into the final moments of the latter story arc, which will undoubtedly take up the first couple episodes of the season.
The Wolves (or "The Scavengers" in the comics) are an immediate threat, attacking while everyone in Alexandria is mourning the deaths of their loved ones. More and more, Deanna is starting to realize that Rick"s way is better for the community than her diplomatic approach. She"s considering handing over power to him, and the assault on Alexandria only helps his case.
Derek, the leader of the Wolves, arrives at the gates of Alexandria with his very creepy rendition of The Three Little Pigs:
For a moment there, it looks like the Wolves will outnumber and outsmart the battle-hardened portion of the community (basically just Rick and his pre-Alexandria group), as a sniper threatens to shoot Rick down during his talk with Derek at the gate. Of course, the tables are turned when Andrea (yea, she"s still alive in the comics!) shoots down the sniper and Derek. (I"m guessing they"ll use Sasha in Andrea"s stead?) Rick and friends dispatch the rest of the Wolves pretty easily.
Deanna realizes that she can"t defend Alexandria and that Rick should be the new leader. The Safe-Zone seems safe and in better hands...for now. Like we said, these events will probably take up the first 2-3 episodes of season 6.
Turn the page to the next storyline, "No Way Out" (#79-84). Things get a lot worse for the community, as the gunshots from the last battle attract a huge horde of walkers to the gates. Abraham leads a group outside the gates to dispatch the initial horde, but the numbers soon grow overwhelming. The devastation is not unlike the fall of the Prison. The walkers break down the gate and get into the community, devouring everyone in their path. It is a full-scale zombie invasion like we"ve never seen. Things look especially bad for Tobin, Deanna, Jessie, and Morgan, who has just made his long trek to Alexandria in the first place. Fear the worst.
We have to quickly discuss the very controversial events of The Walking Dead #83, in which Deanna shoots Carl"s eye out during her last stand against the walkers during the invasion. It"s a case of friendly fire that almost does away with Rick"s son for good. We are left with this panel, unsure whether Carl will survive:
We"d say "No Way Out" will take up most the first half of the season, if history and the comic books are anything go by. One half of a Walking Dead season has always been a bit more action-packed than the other, especially in seasons 2, 4, and 5, so it won"t be surprising if the first few episodes of season 6 tackle both the Wolves and the zombie horde. Either way, Alexandria has a pretty rough road ahead.
If Gimple and friends decide to condense some of this stuff, making the Wolves attack the opening section of the season and closing the midseason with the zombie invasion, we may even get glimpses of "We Find Ourselves" (#85-90) and"A Larger World" (#91-96) in which the next big bad is introduced...
The Walking Dead Season 6 Spoilers
Danai Gurira (Michonne)has been talking toEWaboutThe Walking Deadseason 6, specifically how beautiful it is and how it focuses on very human moments:
Its going to be very powerful and beautiful at the same time. Its going to go into so many different components of very intense and then very rich in human moments as well, but like a deeply different roller coaster from last year. Its definitely a roller coaster. The pace constantly changes up in terms of who youre watching, what youre watching, and where. But at the same time, its so unpredictable and so unique from anything weve ever done before. Its just really, really amazing to read the scripts, and to do them has been really, really exciting.
Lauren Cohan (Maggie)also toldEWthat this season would be the most suffocating she"s ever experienced:
I dont know if anybody has said this yet, but we always joke that the writers write these amazing action sequences from air-conditioned offices. And I think this season is no exception and definitely rises above. We have the most suffocating beginning to the season that Ive experienced yet.
And I think whats been really interesting is that you see us all kind of make strides in the direction of civility or civilization and a more regimented society. And its about being really challenged. So well see a ton of challenges and well see people the audience has been introduced to as very stable reliable characters crumbling, and I think its going to be pretty scary. Welcome toThe Walking Dead.
Finally, Steven Yeunchimed inwith his own thoughts on the season:
Its easy to use the buzzwords to say roller coaster or intense. I think last year was a very good indicator of where were headed. Were seeing everybody as who they are now. Youve found them grizzled. Youve found them completely broken and shattered and theyve all witnessed and experienced terrible things. And so you get to see them there. We wear it on our face. We wear it on our body. To see where weve evolved to is awesome. So [season] 6 is that, is showing how much has been taken away from us. The end goal is to find some semblance of life that we lost before. I think youre going to see some deeply emotional character story and youre also going to see, as we always do, some crazy-a*s s**t.
In an interview withEWthat is otherwise super ambiguous, showrunner Scott Gimple said that The Wolves might not be the most immediate threat in the first half of season 6. He says we should instead expect multiple threats:
There are multiple threats, even in the first half of the season. And sort of different versions of threats weve seen before. The first three episodes are quite intense, and the cast and crew are we just shot them out of a cannon directly into another cannon that we shot them out of again. The first three episodes are we say every year, Ah, its so crazy and everything, and it has been crazy but the first three episodes this year and the things that were doing are very big and very difficult, and were pushing people hard, and in some ways I think were going to be pushing the audience hard. Im pretty excited and terrified about it.
So that might not be saying much, either, but we at least should expect a bit of action in the beginning of the season much like last season"s series premiere, which was ridiculous fun.
Gimple also revealed that, while the season will stick closely to the comics as usual, it will also delve deeper than ever before into some backstory that Robert Kirkman never developed within the pages of the comic book. Here"s what Gimple said:
There are other people that were going to see throughout the season from the comics, and Im excited for people to see it, but I dont want to tell them now. I think a few minor remixes, but some direct stuff from the comic as well, as far as these characters go.
I think theres a really cool aspect to the first half of the season that serves almost as a prequel to some direct comic stuff in the second half of the season. I think theres a way that Robert did some of the story that were reaching that had a real past to it, where people are referring to some things in the past in the comic. And were able to portray some of that backstory in some ways that you didnt get to see in the comic.
No word on what that backstory could entail, of course, but we could make a couple of safe bets. But we won"t spoil any of that here. If you want to know a bit more about season 6"s storyline, scroll down to the "Based on the Comics" section below!
Talking to Melty, Greg Nicotero shared some details about the mysterious Wolves, a group of bandits that is just beyond Alexandria"s walls. We"re not far off from meeting them. Scroll down for some speculation on the new enemies based on the comics.
Here"s Nicotero:
We set up the Wolves in Episode 16. I love those characters. The fact that you have people that are basically utilizing the people that they kill as ammunition to build a zombie army? We see them in Episode Nine when they get to Noah"s neighborhood and we see the "Wolves not far" in the background, and when the W-man at the beginning says to Morgan, "Well, we"re going to take you, too, but you"re not exactly going to be alive," we realize through the course of the episode that they are setting booby traps everywhere so that they can take people"s possessions and then use them as a means to build the walkers in the traps, so it"s kind of a diabolical plan.
Here"s a video of the short interview with Melty:
Robert Kirkman is already on the promo circuit for the sixth season ofThe Walking Dead. Speaking withAMC President Charlie Collier and Stephen Yeun (Glenn) at the 2015 National Association of Broadcasters Show, he got a chance to tease what"s next for Rick and his group.
During the discussion, Kirkman and Glenn briefly discussed Glenn"s possible death next season:The way that we make the show the writers and everybody really want to focus on making things poignant and purposeful and meaningful, Yeun said. So if it were time for Glenn to go, then its probably going to be awesome.
The Walking Dead Season 6 Rumors
This isn"t reallya thing, okay? It"s just Jon Hamm talking about meeting Mr. Kirkman and how cool it would be to play Negan, one of the biggest bads in The Walking Dead comic books. Is that the best thing you"ve ever heard? It gets even better in this video:
The Walking Dead Season 6 Photos
Peoplehas a new image forseason 6. It teases Norman Reedus" Daryl Dixon, who is busy wiping blood off his hands. What kind of trouble is everyone"s favorite zombie apocalypse survivor going to get into this season?
Check out the image:
There are also two other imagesmaking the roundsfor season 6 that tease the rivalry between Rick and Morgan:
While the first trailer for season 6 offered plenty of blood and guts on its own, we never mind seeing some new zombie footage. And take our word for it, the zombies this season are just plain gross. But more importantly, super creative.
Check out these new zombie photos:
The promos are slowly trickling in for The Walking Dead season 6. Today, we get our first look at Rick at the corner of Marshall and Redding, presumably somewhere close to Alexandria. He seems deep in thought. Maybe considering where to go next?
Some new images from The Walking Dead season 6 have surfaced, courtesy of Fox.
Then comes her paramour Glenn Rhee, sporting a few cuts and bruises and the beginnings of a Daryl-alike badass goatee/moustache combo, with his own weapon raised.
Finally, the macho icing on this particular cake is Daryl Dixon, whose leather vest, crossbow, layered hairdo and attitude of general misgivings all seem to be intact.
In advance of San Diego Comic-Con, AMC has released a new poster for The Walking Dead season 6. As you might expect, it focuses on the main characters. Check it out here:
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Dallas Cowboys - Dez Bryant"s Big Game | Sound FX | NFL
Today, the Cowboys will need the young O-line more than ever to help them win the game against the Falcons.
When the Cowboys kick off against the Falcons later today, they will start one of the youngest O-lines in the league. With La"el Collins set to start at left guard, the following lineup will be a combined 125 years old:
Tyron Smith (24) - La"el Collins (22) - Travis Frederick (24) - Zack Martin (24) - Doug Free (31)
Three of those linemen were named first-team All Pros last year, including Zack Martin, who became the first rookie offensive lineman in the Super Bowl era to be named first-team All Pro. Four of those linemen have a first-round pedigree and are still under 25 years of age. And all five of those linemen will be counted on this afternoon, even more than in previous games, to help deliver a Cowboys victory.
But this was not the lineup the Cowboys had necessarily planned to start the season with. The Week 1 starter at left guard was Ronald Leary, who will sit out today with a groin injury. The 26-year old Leary would have brought the combined age of the Cowboys O-line up to 129 years.
But injuries happen, and teams constantly have to change their lineups. With that in mind, I looked at the Week 2 starters for all 31 other NFL teams to figure out just how young the Cowboys O-line is relative to their NFL peers. Here"s how all NFL teams compare in total combined O-line age, based on the Week 2 starters and their age as shown on the Ourlads.com depth charts:
Rank
Team
Tot. Age
Rank
Team
Tot. Age
Rank
Team
Tot. Age
1
TEN
119
12
KC
132
20
ARI
137
2
STL
121
12
BUF
132
24
CLE
138
3
DAL
125
13
JAC
134
24
IND
138
4
NYG
126
13
BAL
134
24
ATL
138
4
SEA
126
15
HOU
135
27
DEN
139
6
MIA
127
15
MIN
135
28
SF
140
7
NE
128
15
SD
135
29
NO
143
8
DET
130
15
CIN
135
30
PHI
145
8
CAR
130
20
OAK
137
30
CHI
145
10
GB
131
20
PIT
137
32
NYJ
150
10
WAS
131
20
TB
137
Keep in mind that because there are only five guys counting against the total of each team, having an older veteran on the line can give a false impression if you only look at the total.
A few years ago ESPN"s John Clayton came up with what he called the "Theory of 150." Clayton explained that if the combined age of your starting offensive line exceeds 150 years, you should expect a decline in performance. Why 150 as a cutoff point? A combined age of 150 years means the average age of your linemen is 30 years, and that 30-year age-limit also chimes nicely with the widely held belief that for NFL players, decline inevitably sets in at age 30.
The Cowboys are on the correct side of the age curve, but youth for the sake of youth is not necessarily going to help you win games. Notice how a lot of the teams with young O-lines are struggling this year.
Today, the Cowboys will need the O-line more than ever to help them win the game against the Falcons. The O-line needs to reliably open up running lanes for the running backs. And the O-line will need to give Brandon Weeden enough time to help the QB avoid mistakes and make the safe throws.
Last year, the line run-blocked for the NFL"s Offensive Player of the Year, who led the league with 1,845 rushing yards. And the line pass-blocked for a QB who led the league with a 113.2 passer rating.
But without Tony Romo, the line may face its biggest test yet. Are they up for the challenge?
There are plenty of injured running backs heading into Week 3. Big name backs such as Eddie Lacy, DeMarco Murray, Andre Ellington, Chris Ivory, Tevin Coleman, Arian Foster, and others have all missed or been limited participants in practice this week.
Should fantasy owners be concerned with these backs this week? Will Todd Gurley make his debut against the Steelers in Week 3? We"ll try to answer those questions below.
Lacy sprained his ankle in Week 2 and had to be carted off the field. He"s been absent in practice this week, but don"t take that as a sign that he"ll be inactive on Sunday. Packers coach Mike McCarthy told reporters earlier this week, "I would definitely feel comfortable playing Eddie on a very limited basis as far as his practice reps."
If Lacy does return, there would be no need for Green Bay to give him a lot of touches. Backup James Starks proved he could carry the load in Week 2 when he carried the ball 20 times for 95 yards. Starks also added four receptions for 11 yards.
MORE: Players to start and sit in Week 3
Lacy went through individual drills on Friday, which is an encouraging sign. Owners should be cautious, though, especially since Green Bay plays Monday night. A late start means you"re essentially forced to go with Lacy if you don"t have a backup plan on Monday.
How is Chris Ivory"s injury?
Ivory is dealing with a few injuries at the moment. He"s overcoming a groin injury and he also suffered a quad injury during Monday"s game against the Colts. He told reporters,"If it"s not ready, it"s not ready; I just won"t play.But if it"s good enough to play, I"ll play. But there is that chance that I could make it worse."
He added he didn"t want to "overdo it" by running too much. He said the injury has been bothering him, and Monday"s game made it worse. He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, and has a short week to try and recover.
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If Ivory is unable to play which is a real possibility Bilal Powell should see plenty of work for New York. Zac Stacy will be behind Powell.
DeMarco Murray"s injury not expected to keep him out against Jets
Murray tweaked his hamstring during practice this week, which initially put his status for Sunday"s game in doubt. A source told ESPN on Friday, however, that Murray "will be fine" and that "he"ll play" against the Jets this week. Murray"s injury may not be serious, but fantasy owners might consider benching the Eagles back due to his poor performance so far this season.
Will Lamar Miller play with ankle injury?
Miller is officially listed as questionable and has missed some practice time this week due to his ankle injury. He was a limited participant in Thursday"s practice, which is a good indication for Sunday. One beat reporter, however, said Miller "does not look good running on that ankle."
If Miller can"tplay, the Dolphins haveDamien Williams and Jonas Gray, who was promoted from the practice squad earlier in the week.
Todd Gurley could make his debut
Todd Gurley has been a full participant in practice this week and is listed as probable against the Steelers. There"s nothing medically holding him back from playing this week. The only reason he"d sit is if Jeff Fisher doesn"t feel comfortable going with his rookie this early in the season (he tore his ACL last November).
The thought right now is that Gurley will play Sunday, but he might have a limited number of snaps/carries. Owners should be cautious starting him since there"s no indication of how he"ll be used.
How serious is Tevin Coleman"s injury?
Coleman is dealing with cracked ribs, which is a painful injury to play through, especially for a running back. Coleman put up insane numbers at Indiana playing half of his final season with a broken toe, so he"s played through pain before. But it appears Coleman could be out for a while with this injury. Coach Dan Quinn has said that Coleman is out indefinitely, and he was officially ruled out Friday afternoon.
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Starting in Coleman"s place will beDevonta Freeman. Freeman should have a heavy workload in Week 3 with Coleman likely sitting out.
Arian Foster injury update
Foster has been practicing with the Texans for the past two weeks and "feels wonderful," but he won"t play in Week 3.
"I don"t think Arian will play this week," coach Bill O"Brien told reporters. "Looking really good at practice. But I would say sooner rather than later."
The Texans back should be ready soon, but not this week.
Andre Ellington expected backOct. 4
Ellington will sit again this week, but coach Bruce Arians told reporters he hopes the Cardinals back will be ready by Oct. 4 against the Rams. Ellington is running again, but it won"t be against the 49ers in Week 3.
BYU senior wide receiver Terenn Houk just started laughing Wednesday when he was asked about his favorite memory of Cougar senior running back Adam Hin.
"I remember one day in fall camp -- last year or two years ago -- after a hard day," Houk said. "We were all just tired, trying to get through the two-a-days. All of a sudden, Adam Hin-- he"s big and he"s buff -- goes to his locker and comes out with nunchucks, actual nunchucks. He puts a headband over his head and starts acting like a ninja. It"s the funniest thing because he is this big, buff dude with these nunchucks going, "waaaa!" No one would"ve thought that out of Adam but that was one of my favorite Adam Hinmoments."
The "Ninja" showed off some of his other non-nunchuck skills in Saturday"s 24-23 loss at No. 10 UCLA, including his ability to power through contact and hurdle tacklers.
The senior did say, however, that his hurdle over the lunging Bruin defender wasn"t how he used to do it back when he was a high school long jump and high jump champion.
"Since high school, I weigh almost 40 pounds more than when I jumped," Hin said. "It"s tough. I surprised myself a little bit but I"ve still got it a little bit, I guess. They were going low a lot so I decided to go up and over one time and it ended up working out. They were going for my knees and while I"d prefer to bang with them up high, I"ll go up and over."
That memorable moment was part of a big day forHin as he rushed 23 times for 149 yards and a touchdown -- but he wasn"t about to take solo credit for any of it.
"First of all, our offensive line had a great push, which opened up the run game which in turn opened up the pass," Hinsaid. "Overall, I think we got better from the week before and we plan to get better this week."
Hin now has 242 yards on 44 carries in the last two games and has established himself as the featured running back.
"He has his opportunity now and he"s making the most of it," BYU running back coach Mark Atuaia said. "I"m proud of him. We"re going to continue to make sure he does the same thing week-in and week-out by keeping him healthy and having him pound on Saturday and do what we need him to do."
Hin said he feels like he is settling into the role and getting more comfortable every week but added that he has things he wants to do better.
"The more reps I get, the more opportunity I get to have runs and do more things with my skillset,"Hin said. "I think I can do more breaking tackles downfield. I know there are a lot of times I"ve gotten tripped up. I think there is also a lot of improvement with my blocking schemes and with my routes."
Atuaia said he thinksHin just needs to continue to show he can be a consistent, reliable running back.
"It"s hard to duplicate (that type of performance)," Atuaia said. "The elements were great. But whatever the elements, we"re going to have to make sure Adam is ready -- and then also the rest of the backs."
Hin also has an added workload away from football since he and his wife Cassidy have a baby girl.
"I was up last night (changing diapers) and it was quite the experience,"Hin said. "But it"s been great. It"s brought a lot of joy. My wife and I have been working in tandem a lot more and it"s fun. Getting up in the middle of the night, holding the baby, you"re frustrated but once you see her, you just have to smile and be happy. It"s a great change and we love it."
The senior said he knows when the Cougars go to Michigan this Saturday (10 a.m. MDT, ABC) the Wolverines will be looking to take away the BYU rushing attack but he still likes his chances.
"When our offensive line gets pushing like they do, it just opens up runs,"Hin said. "I might have a target or the running backs as a whole may be targeted but we"ll step up to the challenge. We love challenges like that."
Hello! ImMark Olsen, and welcome to your weekly field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.
The New York Film Festivalbegan this weekend, as did Fantastic Festin Austin, Texas. Each in its own way is among the most exhilarating, wide-ranging events in the country for movie fans and remains a vital check-in not only for whats new but also to top off yourmovie love in general.
In her overview of the NYFF, New York Times critic Manohla Dargiswrote something that really struck me as a rallying cry for anyone who just likes good movies regardless of where they come from.
The festival, Dargis states, is an expansive idea of cinema that avers that a festival selection fundamentally needs to be good above all else. To put it another way, just because a movie comes out of a major American studio doesnt make it bad and just because it has foreign-language subtitles and is interminably long takes doesnt make it worth programming.
She also noted that in 1974, Richard Roud, the festivals director at the time, said that the New York Film Festival was a way of alerting people to new talent or to what is promising. That hasnt changed.
Those ideas -- a broad and open-minded sense of passion and discovery -- are also very much what we are motivated by here at Team Indie Focus. We hope you are too.
You can listen to our recent podcast series here.
And check here for more info on future events:events.latimes.com/indiefocus/
"The Intern"
All of whichis perhaps a way of getting me talking about Nancy Meyers and The Intern. Meyers is among my favorite filmmakers working in the contemporarystudio system. Her films feel to me at once currentand like loving throwbacks to classical Hollywood filmmaking. (I have watched her Its Complicated so, so many times.)
So my hand shot right up when I was asked if I wanted to review her new film.In my review I wrote, With her cashmere-soft touch, eye for design, ear for dialogue and heartfelt explorations of the ever-shifting dynamics between men and women, writer-director-producer Nancy Meyers makes movies that are both commercial and idiosyncratically personal. Her new film, The Intern, is every inch a Nancy Meyers film, for better and for worse.
Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in "The Intern." (Francois Duhamel / Warner Bros.)
Rebecca Keeganspoke to Meyers recently over breakfast in Brentwood. "A lot of my women [characters], they come from me," Meyerssaid. "The things that worry me worry them. I feel a real responsibility when I write women."
"The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution"
A movie that has taken on unexpected current resonance is Stanley Nelsons The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution. When Nelson began the film some years ago he never imagined it would feel torn from the headlines by the time it was finished. I recently spoke to Nelson about the making of the film, which is an overview of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.
In his review, Kenneth Turan notes, Nelson understands the play of outsized personalities and unexpected events, and he"s helped that enough time has passed for former Panthers to feel comfortable telling their stories, especially to someone of Nelson"s stature in the documentary world.
"Still, none of this was easy, and the Panthers even today remain nothing if not a controversial organization. As former member Ericka Huggins says at the film"s start, We were making history, and it wasn"t nice and clean. It wasn"t easy. It was complex.
A scene from "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution." (Firelight Films)
In his review, the New York Times A.O. Scottsaid, Their legacy is very much worth discussing, and Mr. Nelson makes a strong case for theirimportance as both a politicaland a cultural force. What is clear from this sober yet electrifying film is that the power of the Panthers was rooted in their insistence radicalthen, radical still that black lives matter.
In the Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips added,It"s a strong reminder of the times, then and now. The Black Panthers relates to our present moment without even trying.
"The Keeping Room"
Sometimes havingan eye on the festival circuit also means taking the long view on things. A film I first encountered for the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, The Keeping Room, has finally come to theaters. The debut screenplay is by writer Julia Hart, and the film is directed by Daniel Barber.
The film is set during the waning days of the Civil War. On a remote farm in the Carolinas three women, sisters Augusta (Brit Marling) and Louise (Hailee Steinfeld) and their familys slave Mad (Muna Otaru), are left to fend for themselves. They soon find themselves under siege when two Union soldiers (Sam Worthington and Kyle Soller) come passing through.
Brit Marling in a scene from "The Keeping Room." (Martin Ruhe)
I spoke to Hart before the films world premierelast year, and she told me the three female characters were the central dynamic of the film from the very start.
I so rarely see women talking to women in film, Hart said. It started from a place of race and gender, but also just wanting to see women talking to each other. It couldnt just be one woman defending herself against the men. I wanted it to be a group of women together. Because that relationship, to me, is the center of the film."
I was on Twitter(@IndieFocus) last week and referred to the film as fun and then realized thats maybe not the best word for a revisionist intersectionalfeminist Civil War/western action drama. In the Village Voice Alan Scherstuhlsaid, "The film"s frustrating, fascinating, at times too eager to shock. But it"s also daring and eccentric."
Beyond Fest
Los Angeles" Beyond Festhas grown into something really exciting for genre film fans. (Which should mean just anyone who likes movies.) This years event runs from Oct. 1-12 and is jammed with crazy fun events. Among the West Coast premieres are Brian Helgelands Legend, starring Tom Hardy; Hou Hsiao-hsiens martial arts drama The Assassin; S. Craig Zahlers Bone Tomahawk," starring Kurt Russell; and Karyn Kusamas unnervingly creepy The Invitation.
There will also be screenings of rare cuts of Ken Russells The Devils and Lucio Fulcis The Beyond. (Fulcis composer Fabio Frizzi will perform in L.A. for the first time.) Edgar Wright and Bruce Campbell will be at a double feature of Evil Dead and Evil Dead II. Al Pacino and Bret Ratner will be at a screening of Dog Day Afternoon. A 30th anniversary screening of Better Off Dead will have director Savage Steve Holland and members of the cast. There will even be a series of free screenings, including Anders Thomas Jensens Men and Chicken, starring Mads Mikkelsen.
Email meif you have questions, comments or suggestions, and follow me on Twitter@IndieFocus.
LSU"s Leonard Fournette Runs Over Auburn"s Defense | CampusInsiders
Leonard Fournette : LSU vs Auburn
LSU running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries the ball on a 40-yard touchdown against the Auburn Tigers in Baton Rouge on Saturday, September 19, 2015. (Brett Duke, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Leonard Fournette has drawn a long line of comparisons to current and former NFL running back greats, particularly in the days since the LSU star"s 228-yard performance against Auburn.
Adrian Peterson. Bo Jackson. Herschel Walker. And the list goes on.
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch took a prominent position in that discussion as well Saturday during the first half of LSU"s game at Syracuse.
"(Fournette) is the next Marshawn Lynch," former NFL quarterback Brock Huard said during the ESPN broadcast. "With that level of physicality."
The former Seattle and Indianapolis Colts passer explained that several college running backs have pointed to Lynch, nicknamed "Beastmode," as the professional they emulate, saying they "want to be the next" Lynch.
Fournette, he said, actually fits that mold.
The sophomore rushed for 117 yards and one score on 10 attempts during the first half of Saturday"s contest, which kicked off at 11 a.m., but No. 8 LSU entered the midway mark clinging to a 7-3 lead on the Orange.
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The Martian: Behind the Scenes Movie Broll - Matt Damon, Ridley Scott, Kate Mara
Aidan MonaghanAstronauts, engineers, and fans have praised the "The Martian," a bestselling sci-fi novel, for its scientific accuracy. So if you"re making an equally realistic film adaptation, your spacesuits had better look d**n good.
That"s why Janty Yates, a costume designer for Ridley Scott"s movie "The Martian," worked directly with NASA to create spacesuits used in the film.
"Of course we made a film rather than sending people to space," Yates joked to Tech Insider.
The story follows Mark Watney, an astronaut who gets stranded on Mars. Matt Damon (who plays Watney) and other actors in the movie adaptation had to spend a lot of time dressed up in their suits to make the story come to life.
As a result, Yates had to build spacesuits that clearly showed the actors" faces, were comfortable enough to wear during hours of filming (sometimes in the desert), and didn"t look like hokey, unbelievable imitations. Real spacesuits are "marvelously practical for space travel, walking and working on Mars," she says, "but they"re not practical from a visual sense."
Keep scrolling to see how Yates and others designed two different types of futuristic-looking yet functional spacesuits used in "The Martian," due in theaters October 2.
Kenny Rogers - You Can"t Make Old Friends (duet with Dolly Parton) [Official Video] Rick Diamond, Getty Images
Kenny Rogers has announced his upcoming retirement, and h**l hang up his hat after one last worldwide tour.
The singer made the announcement Friday (Sept. 25) onToday, saying, Its happily sad or sadly happy. Im going to do a big worldwide tour, and its going to be my last. Im going to say goodbye at that point; Ive done this long enough.
Sometimes theres a fine line between being driven and being selfish, and I think I crossed that line when I was younger, he says.
The reason for his retirement? His five children, including 11-year-old twin sons, Jordan and Justin.
I really want to be there with my kids, Rogers explains, adding, Theyre very important to me, and I dont see enough of them.
Plus, touring around the country has become a little harder on his 77-year-old body.
Im sure I will miss it. I swore that I would do this until I embarrassed myself, he laughs. I dont walk around well, so Ive found some new humor. My mobility is really driving me crazy.
The singer will still be on the road for a good amount of time before his retirement, including his annual Christmas tour,which kicks off on Nov. 11 and hits up almost 30 cities in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up on Dec. 23. It is in support of his sixth Christmas album,Once Again Its Christmas, out Friday (Sept. 25). The Christmas record is Rogers 76th album overall.
After the Christmas tour, h**l embark on a worldwide adventure before packing up the tour bus for good.
Rogers last tour stop will be atToday, he confirmed.
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Spotlight: At home with Kim Zolciak-Biermann Kim Zolciak was only 37,when she had a terrifyingmini stroke after performing on Dancing With The Stars. While youmay think the reality star is too young to be a stroke victim, HollywoodLife.com spoke to an expertdoctor, who explained why this happened to Kim.
ThankfullyKim Zolciak, 37, is recovering after she suffered what is known as a mini strokejust hours after she performed with her partner Tony Dovolanion Dancing With The Stars. The Real Housewivesof Atlanta star had hopped on a plane from LA back to her hometown of Atlanta not long after competing, but after arriving back on the ground, she suddenly felt her left side go numb and she lost the ability to speak. How scary. She credits her daughter Brielle Biermannand boyfriend Slade Osborne for saving her life. Thankfully now she is recovering, but why would Kim a seemingly healthy 37 year old have been struck by a stroke? HollywoodLife.com spoke EXCLUSIVELY to Dr. Bruce Lee, M.D. to get an explanation.
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One of the scariest things about a mini stroke is that it can happen to anyone, according to Dr. Lee. A TIA (transient ischemic attack what a mini stroke is called in medical terms) can happen to very young people. People in their 20s can suffer from mini-strokes. It depends on the cause,Dr. Lee tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. In general, age does increase the incident of a stroke or a mini stroke. However, Kim could have a pre-existing condition that causes her body to create blood clots. She could have had this condition for a very long time, and now at the age of 37 its finally surfacing.
The doctorwent on to explainthat a small blood clot that was transferred to the brain via a blood vessel could cause a TIA. Many TIAs last about five minutes or less, according to Dr. Lee, and they dont cause permanent damage. People who have had TIAs are at a significantly higher risk of having a full-on stroke because they are forming blood clots for some reason, Dr. Lee said. Kim Zolciak needs to begiven tests to determine if shes prone to forming blood clots and if she is, she needs to be on a blood thinner medication. Dr. Lee explained that blood clots can sometimes occur due to certain medications like birth control pills or could be caused by having a large fibroid tumor in her uteris.
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Since Kim was sitting for a long period of time on her flight, the doctor suggests that couldve contributed to her suffering a mini-stroke. If aperson is immobile for a long period of time, like Kim was on her flight from LA to Atlanta, a blood clot in herleg could have been formed, the doctor continued. The blood clot could have broken into pieces and a part traveled up toher brain.When traveling on an airplane, it is a standard recommendation for everyone to always get up and walk around every hour, to prevent such an occurrence.
What do you think,HollywoodLifers? Do you think Kim will be able to continue performing on Dancing With The Stars?
