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- Redskins star blasts defensive philosophy - Olympian
- Beltangady: Knowing Philosophy of God Reason Behind Celebrations ... - Daijiworld.com
- June Jones' philosophy at SMU: each one, teach one - Honolulu Advertiser
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive linemen playing better in one-gap ... - St. Petersburg Times
- Jurgielewicz, Nworjih lead Ward Melville fencers - Newsday
| Redskins star blasts defensive philosophy - Olympian Posted: 26 Dec 2009 07:06 AM PST NFL: Redskins send Albert Haynesworth home; he has issues with coordinatorMcClatchy news services | Frustrated with losing and what he says is the unwillingness of defensive coordinator Greg Blache to embrace change, Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth could not "survive another season in this system if it stays the way it is," Haynesworth said Friday. In a lengthy phone interview shortly after he was sent home from practice by coach Jim Zorn for disciplinary reasons, Haynesworth for the first time discussed his poor relationship with Blache and provided his most detailed explanation yet about the flaws, in his opinion, in Blache's disciplined scheme, which has helped the Redskins rank ninth overall in defense. Haynesworth expressed fear that owner Daniel Snyder's major investment in him – the Redskins guaranteed Haynesworth $41 million in signing him in February – would be wasted unless he again is given freedom to "create havoc" as he did in his seven seasons with the Tennessee Titans. The Redskins will complete preparations today for Sunday night's nationally televised game against the Dallas Cowboys. Haynesworth' status for the team's FedEx Field season finale, however, is unclear after the latest incident in one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history. "If they keep this system the way it is, then they would label Albert Haynesworth a bust who didn't live up to the contract," Haynesworth said. "Everybody would say he just took the money and ran off. And I'm still playing as hard as I possibly can. But you can only do so much within the system that's put around you. And I'm not talking about the players. The players have been great. I couldn't ask for any better guys. I'm talking about the system. And (the coaches) can say whatever they want about that (the reason he was sent home Friday). The main thing it's coming from is what I said after the game about leadership and about the team." After the 45-12 loss to the New York Giants on Monday, Haynesworth questioned his role and said the team lacks leadership. Haynesworth, fined $10,000 after trading blows with Giants running back Brandon Jacobs during the game, made it clear he does not believe the style Blache has asked him to play in Washington suits him. Asked directly whether those comments contributed to Friday's incident, Zorn immediately replied, "Not at all." "Honestly, this was just something that happened just today," Zorn said after the practice session. "I think it's not unique to me. It happens around the NFL, and I see (these things) handled all the time. And hopefully I'm handling things in the proper way." Zorn declined to specify the nature of Haynesworth's violation, but Haynesworth reported late for a team meeting on Christmas morning, multiple team sources said. He was told not to attend practice because of his tardiness, three sources said, but he walked out to the practice field anyway. Fine goes to YMCA Dunta Robinson's shoe escapade has turned into a $25,000 boost for a facility that will serve underprivileged children. The Houston Texans cornerback was fined that amount for wearing shoes during the season opener that carried a message directed at general manager Rick Smith: It said, "pay me Rick." Robinson was upset he and the Texans were unable to reach a long-term contract and skipped training camp before signing. After writing letters to Smith, owner Bob McNair and coach Gary Kubiak, Robinson was allowed to donate the fine this week toward the construction of a Houston Texans YMCA that will benefit kids in some of the city's poorest neighborhoods. "It's a great way to make a negative situation into a positive," Robinson said. Panthers backs hurting Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants after missing his third consecutive practice with a sprained left ankle. Reserve running back Tyrell Sutton is also doubtful after sitting out with a calf injury. Running back Jonathan Stewart, the former Timberline High and University of Oregon star, is questionable with a sore left Achilles' tendon, but practiced Friday. Extra points New England Patriots running back Fred Taylor is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor has missed the past 10 games with an ankle injury. He participated fully in practices Wednesday and Thursday and on a limited basis Friday. … Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was limited in practice and his availability for Sunday's game in Atlanta will be a game-time decision. … Wide receiver Eddie Royal (neck, hand) will not play for Denver against Philadelphia. … Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo still hasn't picked a starting quarterback for St. Louis' game at Arizona on Sunday. Rookie Keith Null started the past two games — the first when Kyle Boller was sidelined by a thigh injury, and the second after Boller had flulike symptoms for several days. Boller returned to practice this week, but Spagnuolo has yet to tip his hand. … Eagles backup quarterback Michael Vick missed practice (quadriceps bruise). Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | |
| Beltangady: Knowing Philosophy of God Reason Behind Celebrations ... - Daijiworld.com Posted: 26 Dec 2009 03:53 AM PST
| Daijiworld Media Network – Beltangady (SB) Beltangady, Dec 26: The reason behind any celebrations is knowing the philosophy of God, said SDM Education Society Secretary Dr B Yashovarma. He was speaking as a chief guest at the Christmas get-together held at Holy Redeemer Church here on Friday December 24. The process of acquiring knowledge and rectifying the mistakes is continuous. The harmony among people should extend. Though it may not be a natural process, it should happen even if we need to try hard to achieve the same, he observed.
Syro Malabar Beltangady diocese Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy presiding over the programme reiterated the message of harmony and unity in the society. Headmaster of Khudrulhuda Arabic School here Jaffar Sadi and church managing secretary Vincent D'Souza were present. Dances and dance ballet on Jesus Christ were held by children on the occasion. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| June Jones' philosophy at SMU: each one, teach one - Honolulu Advertiser Posted: 26 Dec 2009 01:58 AM PST Deep in Aloha Stadium after SMU's landmark 45-10 win Thursday night in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, the celebration still going strong back in the locker room, coach June Jones was asked to compare some special seasons. How did SMU's flip from 1-11 in 2008 to 8-5 in 2009 compare to the 1999 season at Hawaii, when Jones arrived and took the Warriors from 0-12 to 9-4 — the NCAA's best single-season turnaround ever? "This was a little harder to turn than what we did here in Hawaii," Jones said. "I'm just really proud of the kids because they just hung in there, believed in each other, played together, learned how to love each other." Jones has said that in his system, it's the players — his players — who teach the ways of the program to each other. Therefore, when he took over at SMU, it took that first season to make the Mustangs his own. Now, with a roster loaded with underclassmen, notching the biggest turnaround in the nation this season and coming off a dominant performance against Nevada in the bowl, that transformation appears complete. The cycle can continue. "Coach Jones has already turned the program around," senior receiver Emmanuel Sanders said, "but he's going to take it to Top 25." Sanders, who owns the school's career receiving records, will be one of a handful of key players who the Mustangs will miss next season. Others include center Mitch Enright, safety Rock Dennis, cornerback Bryan McCann and linebacker Chase Kennemer, who became the heart of this season's defense. Running back Shawnbrey McNeal, a 1,000-yard rusher after becoming eligible on only the day before the season opener, is debating his return because of his family situation. But look at who's coming back. Quarterback Kyle Padron, who threw for a school-record 460 yards in the bowl, is just completing his freshman season. And SMU coaches expect that position to become only deeper — and are happy with their incoming recruiting class, their third at SMU. Aside from Enright, all of the starters on the offensive and defensive lines return. Receivers such as Aldrick Robinson, Terrance Wilkerson and Cole Beasley will have to continue to improve with the loss of Sanders. McNeal pointed out Thursday that Jones preaches making football fun. The Mustangs had a ton of it in Hawaii — and more could be in store. Visit The Dallas Morning News on the World Wide Web at http://www.dallasnews.com/ Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive linemen playing better in one-gap ... - St. Petersburg Times Posted: 25 Dec 2009 09:19 PM PST | By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer TAMPA — Much has been said — and written — about how the Bucs have played better in their old defensive scheme, which has a lot of Tampa 2 tenets. One move that has had a significant impact on the linemen and linebackers is returning to the one-gap philosophy, as opposed to the two-gap style used under former defensive coordinator Jim Bates. The difference between the two is the responsibility and mentality of the defensive linemen. The gaps refer to the holes among opposing offensive linemen, typically labeled A, B, C and D. In the two-gap philosophy, a defensive lineman lines up directly in front of an offensive counterpart and is responsible for two gaps — on either side of the opponent. In that style, defensive linemen must hold their ground, keeping offensive linemen off linebackers, freeing them to make tackles. It requires discipline and can be tough because linemen must read the play and anticipate which gap a running back might use while holding off 300-pound offensive linemen. "Two-gap is more like blocking," rookie defensive tackle Roy Miller said. "You kind of step laterally instead of directly at the guy. And you just play more down the line instead of attacking, putting force into a guy. Instead, you're trying to cover him up and kind of mirror step him down the line." To play the two-gap style, Miller (6-1, 310 pounds) and veteran defensive tackle Chris Hovan (6-2, 296) were asked to put on weight. But the two tackles have felt more comfortable in the one-gap style, which is a better fit for their size and skills. In a one-gap style, a defensive lineman lines up directly in front of an assigned gap or on the hip of an opposing lineman (which helps leverage). The primary objective is to attack that hole and get into the backfield. "In this defense, it's pretty much hit it and get it," Hovan said. "There's still responsibility within the defense, but it's more of an attack philosophy. It's more geared toward getting off the ball, creating penetration, creating a new line of scrimmage." Defensive line coach Todd Wash said the Bucs are racking up more sacks because of it, as more push by the defensive tackles makes it difficult for a quarterback to step up in the pocket and avoid the rush. As a result, ends have five sacks in the past six weeks. "You can have success in both systems, obviously," Wash said. "But I think this fits our personnel extremely well. Over the last (three) weeks, you can see we're playing better, we're making more plays, we're stopping the run a (heck) of a lot better." Hovan said the one-gap style fits him better because he prides himself on quickness and being able to move sideline to sideline. He pointed out how there are other larger defensive tackles, such as the Patriots' Vince Wilfork (6-2, 325), who are built for the two-gap style. While there are advantages to both styles, Bucs linebackers have reaped benefits from the defensive linemen being better fits for the one-gap. "It gives us a whole lot of freedom," linebacker Geno Hayes said. "Because now, they can change the line of scrimmage right now and not worry about two gaps and go up the field. It gives us a lot of opportunities to make more plays of the run and actually get back in the backfield." Joe Smith can be reached at joesmith@sptimes.com. [Last modified: Dec 26, 2009 12:21 AM] Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Jurgielewicz, Nworjih lead Ward Melville fencers - Newsday Posted: 26 Dec 2009 02:37 PM PST Content Preview
Newsday/Optimum Online® subscribers click here for full access Ward Melville has built a girls fencing powerhouse with a simple motto: "One touch at a time." The Patriots are committed to competing in the present and not worrying about what lies ahead. It's a philosophy that is working just fine. Under coach Jennie Salmon, Ward Melville hasn't lost a match since the 2000-01 season. The Patriots have won eight straight Suffolk County titles and seven... Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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