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| Scouts Inc.'s philosophy assessments - ESPN.com Posted: 02 Sep 2010 08:32 AM PDT Gary Horton of Scouts Inc. offers his AFC previews today. Here are snippets and links to the files, which require an Insider membership. They are heavy on philosophy, and quite good. Offensive nugget: "This may be the best play action package in the NFL when the run game is going. In 2009, it was not. They bootleg off the play action very effectively and QB Matt Schaub is an excellent ball handler. He has decent mobility in the pocket. He is very precise in his throws and he is at his best when he has a clean pocket, but his best attribute may be his ability to check down to his other targets if his first read is not there; Schaub is not afraid to throw it away, which was a problem earlier in his career." Defensive nugget: "As the players improve, so will the diversity of the schemes. Their lack of ability to play those tight man coverages really shows up in the red zone when the field shrinks and they can't play off techniques. They were 30th in the league a year ago in red zone defense." Offensive nugget: "[Peyton] Manning uses motion, bunch formations, multi-receiver sets, multi-TE sets -- and despite the appearance of a really complex offense, this attack has fewer plays than you think. Basically, the Colts just run the plays they do have really well." Defensive nugget: "The Colts are actually getting a little better at stopping the run. The difference between this team going a few games deep into the playoffs and winning it all likely will be its run defense." Offensive nugget: "The only suggestion that head coach Jack Del Rio has given [Dirk Koetter] is fewer runs between the tackles -- which makes the offense too predictable -- and more outside plays, especially bootleg plays by QB David Garrard, which is something he does well. The Jaguars are working with him to get the ball out quickly and keep the pocket moving." Defensive nugget: "If there is good news for this defense, it is the fact that it is pretty good at corner with decent depth and cover skills -- which is imperative because of all the other deficiencies on this side of the ball. We have already noted the problems with the pass rush, but the Jags are also unstable at linebacker and safety and their tackles are new guys. That is a lot of uncertainly up the middle of the defense and it puts extra pressure on the corners." Offensive nugget: "Their [offensive] linemen are not a bunch of glamorous names, but they are smart, they play with pride and discipline, and they are excellent run-blockers, as evidenced by the production of [Chris] Johnson. However, they are also excellent in pass protection, giving up only 15 sacks in 2009 (second to Indianapolis). When you break this unit down on film, it really seems to understand blocking schemes and angles and it does an excellent job of getting position and reaching the second level. Johnson is a good fit with this line. He's very patient and waits for the right blocks to develop." Defensive nugget: "This is a very assignment-oriented defensive unit with the desired qualities of aggressiveness and constant movement -- but also intelligence and discipline. If the front four doesn't apply better pressure in 2010, we may see more blitzes and exotic schemes to compensate for its weaknesses." This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 02 Sep 2010 02:41 AM PDT A newsmaker you should know: Her philosophy centers on doing, learning and believing Dee Markus' philosophy about life, in all its selfless elegance, is as much about doing as it is about believing. "If I see somebody in need, I don't think about myself," said Ms. Markus, a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran who now lives with her family in Saxonburg. "If a person needs something and if I have it, I give it." Ms. Markus, whose first name is Detrich, works as a career counselor. She has taken her philosophy and put it to good use at LaRoche College in McCandless since moving here from Virginia Beach in 1999. But she applies her philosophy in her daily life, too. She has held Bible studies for women at the Butler County Jail. She taught computer skills to senior citizens at the Saxonburg Public Library. She is a youth leader and lector at her church, Holy Sepulcher Parish in Valencia, and she prepares meals for the needy in her community. In her spare time, and with her husband Joseph's constant support, she and her 15-year-old son, Leighton, fix up old computers for anyone who needs them. "You share what you have. That's how I was raised," said Ms. Markus, who was born in New Orleans and grew up in Los Angeles. "And I have more than I deserve. I am so blessed." She also believes you don't do for others expecting recognition. "In my life, everything has been returned to me threefold," she said. Sometimes, recognition comes no matter what. Because of her dedication to others, Talk Magazine recently named Ms. Markus one of Pittsburgh's Minority Achievement Award winners. Ms. Markus was raised by her grandmother and other family members in Los Angeles. During her career in the Navy, she was certified to conduct safety checks and release aircraft for flight. She also worked as a jet engine mechanic, among other things. "It's funny, I would get home from work and tell my husband, 'Why don't you go fix dinner while I go change the brakes on the car.' " Ms. Markus defines herself as a lifelong learner who has certifications in everything from court reporting to family and substance abuse counseling. Her passion for knowledge comes into play every day as she helps LaRoche students. Ms. Markus knows and uses all the social media available. When there's a student dance, she's there. Sometimes, she said, laughing, she's on the dance floor. "I love what I do," she said. "I love working with the students." If they need to talk, she listens. If they need some food or furniture, she delivers. Even though she's old enough to be on the AARP mailing list -- she preferred not to give her age -- Ms. Markus said the students don't mind talking with her because she stays on top of trends and tries to understand where they are in life. "You have got to be on the same page with them," she said. Though her days are full working at the college, volunteering and taking care of her family, Ms. Markus audits classes at the school.. A master's in human resources or information technology is on her "what's next" list. "I love to learn," said Ms. Markus. "If you stop learning, you're dead." Rachael Conway: rconway@post-gazette.com or 724-772-4799. First published on September 2, 2010 at 5:41 am This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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