http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Carey_(American_football)
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Interesting per-capita rate of NFL player
The two biggest states in America are also the two biggest producers of NFL talent. A recent study on which states have the most former high school football players in the NFL revealed, unsurprisingly, that California and Texas are the best producers of talent, with Florida close behind.
The most impressive showing is by Louisiana, which ranked 25th in total population but has the sixth-most high school players in the NFL. The Pelican State has the highest per-capita rate of NFL players (1 in 65,720) followed by Mississippi (1 in 76,883). By comparison, California's rate is 1 in 175,163.
There's an obvious correlation between high total populations and high NFL player totals. Seven of the top 10 biggest states also are in the top 10 of the list above. Somewhat surprisingly, New York is the biggest exception. The third-most populous state isn't represented well in the NFL, failing to appear in the top 15 of talent production. A lot of that is due to the fact that 40 percent of residents live in New York City, an area not known to produce football stars. But it's a big state and it's surprising that there isn't enough high school talent to compete with, say, New Jersey.
Populations of each state:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_population
The most impressive showing is by Louisiana, which ranked 25th in total population but has the sixth-most high school players in the NFL. The Pelican State has the highest per-capita rate of NFL players (1 in 65,720) followed by Mississippi (1 in 76,883). By comparison, California's rate is 1 in 175,163.
There's an obvious correlation between high total populations and high NFL player totals. Seven of the top 10 biggest states also are in the top 10 of the list above. Somewhat surprisingly, New York is the biggest exception. The third-most populous state isn't represented well in the NFL, failing to appear in the top 15 of talent production. A lot of that is due to the fact that 40 percent of residents live in New York City, an area not known to produce football stars. But it's a big state and it's surprising that there isn't enough high school talent to compete with, say, New Jersey.
Populations of each state:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_population
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
How Cool is Pres Obama... He Bumps Nas!!!!
Who knew Obama bump'd Nasty Nas aka "God's Son", I wonder which Nas track he has on rotation... **dream bubble** "black zombies" or maybe "tick tock" shout out to Alchemist on that sick beat!!!!
What music have you been listening to lately? What have you discovered, what speaks to you these days?
My iPod now has about 2,000 songs, and it is a source of great pleasure to me. I am probably still more heavily weighted toward the music of my childhood than I am the new stuff. There's still a lot of Stevie Wonder, a lot of Bob Dylan, a lot of Rolling Stones, a lot of R&B, a lot of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Those are the old standards.
A lot of classical music. I'm not a big opera buff in terms of going to opera, but there are days where Maria Callas is exactly what I need.
Thanks to Reggie [Love, the president's personal aide], my rap palate has greatly improved. Jay-Z used to be sort of what predominated, but now I've got a little Nas and a little Lil Wayne and some other stuff, but I would not claim to be an expert. Malia and Sasha are now getting old enough to where they start hipping me to things. Music is still a great source of joy and occasional solace in the midst of what can be some difficult days.
Full Article: Pres. Obama Interview
What music have you been listening to lately? What have you discovered, what speaks to you these days?
My iPod now has about 2,000 songs, and it is a source of great pleasure to me. I am probably still more heavily weighted toward the music of my childhood than I am the new stuff. There's still a lot of Stevie Wonder, a lot of Bob Dylan, a lot of Rolling Stones, a lot of R&B, a lot of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Those are the old standards.
A lot of classical music. I'm not a big opera buff in terms of going to opera, but there are days where Maria Callas is exactly what I need.
Thanks to Reggie [Love, the president's personal aide], my rap palate has greatly improved. Jay-Z used to be sort of what predominated, but now I've got a little Nas and a little Lil Wayne and some other stuff, but I would not claim to be an expert. Malia and Sasha are now getting old enough to where they start hipping me to things. Music is still a great source of joy and occasional solace in the midst of what can be some difficult days.
Full Article: Pres. Obama Interview
NFL Week 3 Recap
Boys handled the Texans. The Cowboys proved they aren’t as dysfunctional as a lot of people thought and the Texans proved they are still the same inconsistent team they have been under Gary Kubiak for the past 3 years. I have to give credit to R Williams, he’s still a bust but after 2 years he finally had his breakout game as a Cowboy. When he’s consistent I’ll stop criticizing. How will the Texans deal with A Johnson’s ankle? They don’t have a bye until week 7.
Eagles destroyed the Jags. Mike Vick continues to ball, he is a top 10 QB and that is a conservative statement. Who is playing better than him? Not 10 QBs. J Maclin is playing better than even I thought he would. The yards aren’t there but he is vulturing DJ’s TDs just like McGahee did to Ray Rice last year. If the O-Line can get it together this team could be really dangerous. Even Ace Wilson was surprised by Vick’s play. ESPN has the Eagles ranked 14... I know I'm biased, but there are 13 teams better than the Eagles? The Titans, Bengals and Dolphins are among them? Chiald Please!
The Ravens beat the Browns, only reason this is up here is because Anquan Boldin was ballin… 3 TDs, 142 Yds. Ace said it’s not week 4 yet, that’s when he says Boldin gets hurt.
The Saints lost to the Falcons. Trey called this one. The Saints had 1st & Goal in OT and they decided to kick the FG, promptly missed and the Falcons ran down the field and scored. The Saints kept the Falcons in the game with their turnovers. I’m not impressed by Matt Ryan, Does M Turner want to play football?
The Steelers won again, beating the Bucs to go 3-0 without Big Ben. T Polomalu is making a play for MVP. How dangerous could this team be with Big Ben? How long will it take him to get back into the groove? Josh Freeman is quitely having a good second year… The Bucs are 2-1.
Didn’t see the Packers v Bears game due to work, but the Bears won. From the highlights the Packers gave the game away in stupid penalties and a late fumble. I did pick the Bears to make the playoffs though…
The Seahawks beat the Chargers. I don’t remember where I heard it but Charlie Whitehurts, the Seahawks backup QB, has been P Rivers backup for 3 years. Obvious that gave Pete Carroll an advantage but it didn’t keep his team from trying to let the Charges comeback and win. Both teams are inconsistent. Where would the Chargers be with VJ and without the “Lord Of No Rings” AJ Smith?
The Jets beat the Dolphins in another game I didn’t see. B Marshall had his breakout game (R Williams take note; 3 games, not your 3rd season) but he couldn’t beat double coverage in the end zone at the end of the game. Sanchez looks better but still almost lost the game.
Other Games:
Colts beat Broncos
Patriots beat the Bills
Bengals beat the Panthers, Carson is still a bum
Titans beat Giants, when is Coughlin getting fired?
Chiefs beat the 49ers, what’s up with that team?
Vikings beat the Lions
Rams beat the Skins
Cardinals beat Raiders
Week 4:
McNabb returns to Philly, he doesn’t have the weapons…
Ravens v Steelers, we’ll find out how good the Steelers are
Fantasy Recap:
Maximus Decimus Meridius 3-0
Auckland 1-2 (beat by Babies & Backrubs)
Babies & Backrubs 2-1
Damn, Vick does look good 1-2 (Lost by 1.18)
Wearin Vick Jersey to Work 1-2
I Go to Tucson 1-2 (beat by Maxiums Decimus Meridius)
Eagles destroyed the Jags. Mike Vick continues to ball, he is a top 10 QB and that is a conservative statement. Who is playing better than him? Not 10 QBs. J Maclin is playing better than even I thought he would. The yards aren’t there but he is vulturing DJ’s TDs just like McGahee did to Ray Rice last year. If the O-Line can get it together this team could be really dangerous. Even Ace Wilson was surprised by Vick’s play. ESPN has the Eagles ranked 14... I know I'm biased, but there are 13 teams better than the Eagles? The Titans, Bengals and Dolphins are among them? Chiald Please!
The Ravens beat the Browns, only reason this is up here is because Anquan Boldin was ballin… 3 TDs, 142 Yds. Ace said it’s not week 4 yet, that’s when he says Boldin gets hurt.
The Saints lost to the Falcons. Trey called this one. The Saints had 1st & Goal in OT and they decided to kick the FG, promptly missed and the Falcons ran down the field and scored. The Saints kept the Falcons in the game with their turnovers. I’m not impressed by Matt Ryan, Does M Turner want to play football?
The Steelers won again, beating the Bucs to go 3-0 without Big Ben. T Polomalu is making a play for MVP. How dangerous could this team be with Big Ben? How long will it take him to get back into the groove? Josh Freeman is quitely having a good second year… The Bucs are 2-1.
Didn’t see the Packers v Bears game due to work, but the Bears won. From the highlights the Packers gave the game away in stupid penalties and a late fumble. I did pick the Bears to make the playoffs though…
The Seahawks beat the Chargers. I don’t remember where I heard it but Charlie Whitehurts, the Seahawks backup QB, has been P Rivers backup for 3 years. Obvious that gave Pete Carroll an advantage but it didn’t keep his team from trying to let the Charges comeback and win. Both teams are inconsistent. Where would the Chargers be with VJ and without the “Lord Of No Rings” AJ Smith?
The Jets beat the Dolphins in another game I didn’t see. B Marshall had his breakout game (R Williams take note; 3 games, not your 3rd season) but he couldn’t beat double coverage in the end zone at the end of the game. Sanchez looks better but still almost lost the game.
Other Games:
Colts beat Broncos
Patriots beat the Bills
Bengals beat the Panthers, Carson is still a bum
Titans beat Giants, when is Coughlin getting fired?
Chiefs beat the 49ers, what’s up with that team?
Vikings beat the Lions
Rams beat the Skins
Cardinals beat Raiders
Week 4:
McNabb returns to Philly, he doesn’t have the weapons…
Ravens v Steelers, we’ll find out how good the Steelers are
Fantasy Recap:
Maximus Decimus Meridius 3-0
Auckland 1-2 (beat by Babies & Backrubs)
Babies & Backrubs 2-1
Damn, Vick does look good 1-2 (Lost by 1.18)
Wearin Vick Jersey to Work 1-2
I Go to Tucson 1-2 (beat by Maxiums Decimus Meridius)
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