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Henry Brown on the triumphant return of The Last Shadow Puppets
Tuesday 22 Nov 2016 Henry Brown
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Earlier this year, the coolest duo in music announced their long anticipated return after eight years. Their second album, Everything You've Come to Expect, released in April, hit number one in the UK, and was followed by a tour that encompassed much of Europe and the US. Their return to the stage has also seen them perform at festivals such as Glastonbury and Coachella.
There is a notable difference in style between their two albums. On their debut, The Age of the Understatement (2008), Alex Turner and Miles Kane experimented with an orchestral feel, taking influence from renowned composer, Ennio Morricone. However, their sophomore effort is drastically different. Notably, Turner's vocals shift from the youthful delivery that we were used to from his early Arctic Monkeys days, to the deeper, more mature style of AM.
Turner and Kane opted for a more extravagant and almost 'sleazy' style, with a clear Californian feel
However, the more drastic change in The Last Shadow Puppets comes in the form of their live performances. As opposed to the British appearance of their early days, wearing suits and haircuts reminiscent of '60s Mods, Turner and Kane opted for a more extravagant and almost 'sleazy' style, with a clear Californian feel. This year, the stage has seen them emerge in tailored suits in a range of vibrant colours paired with revere collared and buttoned down shirts, whilst also sporting smoking jackets, kimonos, and the occasional necktie.
In terms of stage presence, Alex Turner's performances are as flamboyant as his outfits. As opposed to his time with the Arctic Monkeys, it seems as though Turner is in his element when he isn't pinned down to one spot by a guitar. He freely roams around the stage in a similar manner to Morrissey in his Smiths days. In fact, by ditching the guitar, Turner has certainly become a more traditional frontman and, as a result, seems more confident than ever. As for Miles Kane, his energy is also infectious, and his guitar playing ability continues to impress.
By ditching the guitar, Turner has certainly become a more traditional frontman and seems more confident than ever
Their latest tour has seen them cover many songs, most notably David Bowie's 'Moonage Daydream'. The duo's performance of this song perfectly demonstrates all these new qualities, such as Turner's flamboyance and strong vocal performance, in addition to Kane's extraordinary instrumentation. Seeing and hearing Miles Kane play the solo for this song live is truly mesmerising; it was a standout moment when I saw them play at the Alexandra Palace back in July.
Recently, it has seemed as though the band's second coming had come to an end, until they announced a new six-song EP entitled The Dream Synopsis EP, which will include two alternate recordings from Everything You've Come To Expect as well as four covers, to be released on 2 December. This has left fans unsure of whether the supergroup are finished for now or if they have anymore surprises.
However, I expect that Kane will continue to pursue his solo career next year, while Turner regroups with the Arctic Monkeys. The drastic change in Turner's stage presence certainly sparks a lot of curiosity among fans regarding the style of any new Arctic Monkeys material, mainly due to what appears to be his newly f o u n d preference of performing without a guitar as a more eccentric, yet brilliant, frontman.
Henry Brown
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Even laminate and vinyl flooring are acceptable should they have the look of genuine organic products. Natural woods are another wholesome material with various attributes that may develop into a defining focal point inside your design. Stone in the interior isn't simple to use but definitely an interesting and authentic material. He can be used in bothprivate and public spaces. You may also learn more on the topic of natural stones in architecture in my prior post!


The AOU and FPSO were the first group from Woodside to volunteer with Dismantle - a local organisation aiming to mentor at risk youth through the use of bike mechanics workshops. Dismantle's aims to enable and empower vulnerable young people to live their life in a self-directed way. One of Dismantles main initiatives is BikeRescue, a dynamic youth development program that uses hands-on skill-building to engage and mentor young people in need of support. BikeRescue builds knowledge, social skills, confidence and teamwork through various mechanical and mentoring activities. During BikeRescue, participants fully strip and rebuild two bikes each. The first is donated to charity, which earns them the second one to customise and keep for themselves.
The Brownfields Engineering team were lucky to have a sunny start to the day after a very thundery and stormy night. The team arrived at Meerilinga' s newly acquired property and were welcomed by Pat Hope, Senior Manager at Meerilinga. Pat was delighted to see to the team as she is well aware of the capacity and capabilities of Woodside teams and was excited to see what the Brownfields Engineering team could accomplish. The story behind the property was it hadn't been occupied for over three years and Meerilinga has finally been successful with acquiring the property on the condition that they would tidy it up and get it in good nic, deliver training programs for staff and parents. This meant team were in for a big day of cleaning and clearing three years of junk, weeds and odd bits and piece out of the site. It was an amazing site to see, within a few mines of starting the project the team had broken up into groups and collaborated to get each of the tasks done in a creative, efficient and effective way.
The Kalamunda Mountain Bike Collective aims to develop, promote and protect the mountain bike trail network in Kalamunda and the surrounding area. The organisation relay on the support of volunteer groups and corporate groups like the Drilling and completions team to maintain the trails.
The Projects team of RESM team visited Kanyana Wildlife on cold spring day. The team were welcomed by one of Kanyana's volunteers who provided the team with background of Kanyana and the services they offer. Kanyana Wildlife is located in Lesmurdie and is a not for profit organisation committed to the protection and welfare of native wildlife. The centre has a purpose built hospital and training and education centre. It is run by volunteers from the local community who provide for all of the needs of the animals and the operation of the centre.


Here are brief reviews of three of the books that I read on my bus trip to and from GenCon. I would have reviewed the fourth one as well, but I couldn't remember the title so couldn't look it up on Amazon. It will have to wait until I get home.
Light SF action-moviesque popcorn. The protagonists are a brother and sister, born of genetically-engineered heavyworlder stock, who shared the same childhood but different adult lives. He was trained as a special type of bodyguard called a Matador, she became an assistant planetary police chief. Together, they are confronted by a series of impossible locked-room murders, including an attempt on the sister's life using her own gun that had been impossibly retrieved from within a security vault. Behind it all is an insane religious cult devoted to the artifacts of an ancient alien race, who have seemingly attained the power to walk through walls.
This is more or less the scientifictional equivalent of the "Mack Bolan" novels, largely action-adventure with people shooting and hitting each other, sprinkled with a little SF flavor. As such, it's not bad popcorn reading. Though it seems to be a late book in a series (checking Wikipedia, it's 8th of 9), there is enough background provided not to feel lost.
I passed this book on to a fellow bus passenger; hopefully he'll post his thoughts on it via BookCrossing, so I can go back and paste this review in, since I didn't have time to enter the number on the label in before I handed it off.
A decent little murder mystery with a bit of an unusual protagonist. Terry Saltz is a working man who one day made the mistake of getting drunk and high and committing some mayhem that got him sent to jail for a while. When he got out, he started putting his life back together, going on the wagon and getting some jobs as carpenter and part-time bouncer for a local bar and grill. And solving murders on the side.
Early Eight is the third murder mystery featuring this particular character, but enough backstory is filled in along the way that it's never an obstacle to getting involved with the characters and following the way the story goes. The mystery itself involves two simultaneous deaths—an attractive but self-centered woman strangled in her car after a pool tournament, and an older real-estate magnate planning to divorce his wife who perishes in a fatal auto accident. Is the accident murder? If so, are they connected? And did Terry's older brother Berk have anything to do with the crimes?
As murder mysteries go, this is a fun read. Far too often in literature, "working class" is synonymous with "stupid." It's interesting to see a mystery where working stiffs are portrayed not as rubes but as intelligent people in their own right. The motives, methods, and resolution are believable, and the story was fun.
I remember when I was first introduced to the "Cat Who" mysteries; my High School French teacher's bookshelf was full of them, along with the Mrs. Polifax mysteries and some Inspector Maigret. I enjoyed them, even though they were a little cutesy and it was hard to suspend disbelief at the cats' antics, but I wasn't really driven to keep up with the series.
Now, seeing the book in a cheap pile at Wal-Mart, I figured why not try it—and wow, what a disappointment, especially so soon after reading Early Eight. It seems to me that the "Cat Who" mysteries actually used to be mysteries, but judging by this one, now they're just cutesy.


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On July 11th 2018 the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D., today announced awards of almost €14.3 million in funding for collaborative research projects arising from the 2017 Research Call under his Department's three competitive research programmes.
Food Institutional Research Measure (FIRM) is the main programme for funding food research in research performing organisations in Ireland including Teagasc and the Higher Education Institutes (HEI) thereby contributing to building and maintaining a research capability that helps underpin a vibrant, competitive and innovative food manufacturing industry.
Research Stimulus Fund (RSF) aims to facilitate research that fills gaps in the mainstream Teagasc programme, supports sustainable and competitive agricultural production practices and policies, and contributes to building and maintaining a knowledge economy and research capability in the agriculture sector.
Programme of Competitive Forestry Research for Development (CoFoRD) aims to develop a scientific foundation and support for a sustainable, competitive, market orientated and innovative forest industry.
Teagasc was among 12 Irish Research Performing Organisations benefiting from the awards. Teagasc is the lead institute for 12 projects and are collaborating with other research institutions in a further 5 projects.
Summary Information on research awards announced by Minister Creed on October 4th
Coordinator/Lead Institute +
Collaborating Insitiutions funded
Project Title and Summary
Total DAFM Award
* denotes project co-funded by DAERA
Agriculture (Research Stimulus Fund)
Prof. Donagh Berry, Teagasc
donagh.berry@teagasc.ie
Lead Institute: Teagasc
Collaborating Institutions
ICBF, UCD, WIT, CIT
GREENBREED: Sustainable ruminant breeding programs for low environment footprint. Globally, cattle production is undergoing seismic challenges, not least of which is the growing concern of the impact of ruminant production on climate change. Animal breeding is cumulative and permanent meaning that the performance of the current generation is a function of past breeding decisions. Hence, modern-day breeding programs must consider both monetary and social values. The objective of GREENBREED is to reduce the environmental footprint of cattle and sheep production systems through the development and deployment of short, medium and long-term sophisticated breeding strategies while remaining cognisant of other efficiency and performance metrics. The environmental traits considered are methane, ammonia, nitrous oxide and nitrates. Deployment will be through the national cattle and sheep breeding goals underpinned by accurate DNA-based statistical evaluations of animal genetic merit for a whole gamut of traits relating to environmental load based on carefully designed data collection strategies. €2,988,827
Food (Food Institutional Research Measure -FIRM)
Dr Eibhlís O'Connor, University of Limerick
eibhlis.oconnor@ul.ie
Lead Institute: University of Limerick
Collaborating Institutions:
FIBREMET: Characterising the effect of Dietary Fibres on the Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Health in 'at-risk' individuals: Opportunities for New Food Product Development. In line with the general population, declining metabolic health (increased blood pressure, lipids, glucose, cholesterol and body fat) is a phenomenon that is rapidly replacing historical projections for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) sufferers including weight loss and suboptimal nutrient intake. Increased research focus has investigated the role of the gut microbiota and its implications in disease pathogenesis including IBD. Furthermore, poor metabolic health has also been associated with an altered gut microbiota. This study will investigate the role of specific functional dietary fibres in modifying the gut microbiota to alter metabolic parameters. We will use human dietary challenge studies to assess the ability of defined dietary fibres to modulate important microbiota species and clinical parameters of metabolic dysfunction in IBD sufferers. Thus we will identify specific health promoting ingredients that can be incorporated into novel, functional foods by the Irish food industry to support health claims and promote health. €628,991
Prof Dmitri B. Papkovsky, University College Cork
d.papkovsky@ucc.ie
Lead Institute: University College Cork
MICROSENS: Demonstration of sensor-based rapid microbial testing technology to increase shelf life, safety and traceability of industrial fresh meat products in Ireland. Will apply the emerging sensor-based microbial testing technology and demonstrate its operational and commercial benefits for producers of raw meat products. The team of two academic and two industrial partners will employ the validated benchtop screening test and two newly developed mobile platforms for centralised and on-spot testing of raw and processed meat (crude homogenates), carcasses, manufacturing surfaces and equipment. These three analytical oxygen sensor based systems will be set up and thoroughly assessed in laboratory and industrial settings with meat products and manufacturing processes used by the Irish companies, with the view of replacing the slow, laborious and inefficient colony counting tests. Thus, MICROSENS technology will provide meat companies easier, faster and more comprehensive microbial testing, significant improvement of shelf life through faster batch release, reduced microbial contamination, improved quality and microbial safety of final products, better control of production process and hygiene. €534,018
Prof. Frank Monaghan, University College Dublin
frank.monahan@ucd.ie
Lead Institutions:
Beef-Sig: Signature of Irish Grass-fed Beef. Irish beef is increasingly marketed on the basis of the uniqueness of its grass-based production. There is, however, currently no way of proving to what extent Irish cattle are grass-fed or proving that Irish beef for the U.S. market meets the "More than 80% Grass Diet" standard, for example. The project aims to establish if there is a unique grass-fed "signature" in Irish grass-fed beef. This will involve measuring compositional differences in beef from Irish farms with different levels of grass feeding, and comparing Irish grass-fed beef with beef from other competitor countries. The research will provide scientifically based evidence to support the authenticity of Irish grass-based beef production and underpin grass-fed claims used to market Irish beef. €594,116
Summary Information on research awards announced by Minister Creed on 11th July
** denotes project co-funded by EPA
Dr. Declan J Bolton
declan.bolton@teagasc.ie
Lead Institute:
Foodborne C. diff.: The foodborne emergence and epidemiology of Clostridium difficile in Ireland. Clostridium difficile is an emerging bacterial pathogen of public health concern. Control of foodborne transmission is reliant on identifying sources, dissemination routes and other relevant factors, such as animal treatment practices that may promote the emergence of new more dangerous strains. In collaboration with key stakeholders, this project will; [1] investigate animal carriage and foodborne sources; [2] establish if human and food strains are genetically identical; [3] provide data on the ability of Irish isolates to cause serious illness; [4] investigate the link between antibiotic usage on farms and the emergence of hypervirulent C. difficile, and [5] explore control options. The main outcome will be data that will be used by the stakeholders to co-design effective control actions, as part of a C. difficile risk management strategy. €839,739
Dr. Patrick Forrestal
patrick.forrestal@teagasc.ie
NBPT- Safe: Ensuring food safety in grass systems using NBPT treated urea. Fertiliser nitrogen plays a key role in the productivity grass based systems; these systems in turn underpin the Irish agri-food industry. However, fertiliser nitrogen is also a source of greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions when applied to soil. Previous work at Teagasc Johnstown Castle has shown that inhibitor technology, specifically the compound NBPT, will reduce emissions and improve fertiliser nitrogen efficiency. The funded work will determine if this technology has potential to be taken up by grass, to enter milk, to survive the dairy product processing chain and if so could a human health risk be posed. To meet national commitments to reduce emissions while realising the opportunities set out in the FoodWise 2025 report new technical solutions must be adopted. This work will deepen our understanding of inhibitor uptake potential, an important knowledge gap, for a very promising technical solution to mitigate emissions from a growing agriculture industry. €599,941
Dr. Mark Fenlon
mark.fenlon@teagasc.ie
PastureProd: Comprehensive review of the advantages and disadvantages of pasture based
feeding systems to the chemical composition, characteristics and quality of milk and dairy
products. Comprehensive review of the advantages and disadvantages of pasture based feeding
systems to the chemical composition, characteristics and quality of milk and dairy products. There is Global interest in the nutritional benefits of milk and Dairy products from pasture fed cows. Thus, the objective of this project is to comprehensively review studies / literature on pasture based feeding systems and their effect on the compositional and nutritional quality of Dairy products. The study will compare systems using various pasture based swards and the use of zero grazing systems against the more conventional indoor total mixed ration feeding systems comprised of silages. The aim is to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of Ireland's pasture based sustainable production systems, and provide a greater scientific knowledge on the nutritional benefits of such systems on consumer products; which will ultimately enhance Ireland's competitiveness in existing international and emerging markets. €61,510
Dr. Kieran Jordan
kieran.jordan@teagasc.ie
University College Dublin,
University College Cork,
University Limerick,
ListeriaChallengeStudies: Understanding Listeria monocytogenes growth in food in order to simplify the guidelines for undertaking food challenge studies. The European Union places the responsibility for production of safe food on the food producer. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism of concern to public health authorities, and the food industry. A feature of L. monocytogenes contamination is that it generally requires growth of the organism in the food so that sufficient numbers to cause disease are reached. The aim of this project is to study the physical and genetic characteristics of L. monocytogenes isolated from Irish food, the physical characteristics of the food and the genetic characteristics of other bacteria in the food in order to understand the growth of L. monocytogenes, and to differentiate foods into those that support growth and those that do not. Understanding the growth of L. monocytogenes in food and undertaking challenge studies to determine such growth will help to address the public health issue of disease-causing bacteria in food, and possible product recall/withdrawal issues. €1,190,686
Dr. Norah O'Shea
norah.oshea@teagasc.ie
Cork Institute of Technology,
3DDAIRY: Exploitation of dairy ingredients in the development of 3 Dimensional Structured Dairy Snacks. 3D printing has been recommended as a technology of the future in major strategy
documents (e.g. Horizon 2020). However, its application has not yet been fully explored in the
food sector. Benefits of 3D printing include flexibility to print products in any shape or size, optimal and efficient use of ingredients, and end-products with personalized nutrition. The objectives of the current project include the design and utilisation of a novel 3D printer that is tailor-made for printing dairy edible inks produced from Irish dairy ingredients. 3DDairy will focus on characterising the nutritional, functional and sensory properties of these novel 3D-printed dairy snacks. In tandem, a consumer study will also generate a greater understanding of consumer's attitudes towards such products. The potential impact of this project for the Irish Agri-food sector will include a new application for Irish dairy ingredients, a novel high protein, low sugar 3D printed snack that would promote health and wellbeing for the Irish consumer and have direct application in the Irish dairy and prepared consumer foods industries. €585,091
Dr. Noel McCarthy
noel.mccarthy@teagasc.ie
NowGen: Commercialisation of Next Generation Infant Formula. This FIRMplus proposal builds on the outcomes of an outgoing FIRM-funded project "Concept Protein Ingredient for Next Generation Infant Formulation". The latter project highlighted the complexity of altering the protein profile of bovine milk for use in first-stage infant formula and successfully manufactured a protein ingredient similar to that present in human milk through the use of membrane filtration. The aim of this FIRMplus project is to move this process up to commercialisation scale, and to also continue on the journey of improving the bioavailability of bovine milk protein for use in IMF. This will lead to the production of a softer more digestible curd in the infants' stomach. This type of ingredient will also offer considerable potential in terms of the Irish export market for Dairy Ingredient and Irish IMF-based companies. €97,760
Dr. Dilip Rai
Dilip.Rai@teagasc.ie
ProcessPotato: High pressure processing and ultrasonication on improving the shelf-life, nutritional and functional qualities of Irish potato cultivars. Application of high pressure processing and ultrasonication to improve a multitude of different quality attributes such as shelflife, nutrition, bioactivity and safety of potatoes is a novel endeavour. Optimisation of these physical processing technologies could also deactivate the main enzyme responsible for browning in minimally processed potatoes. This project aims to optimise these two novel processing technologies to retain nutrition, quality and 'healthy' attributes of potatoes and improve the shelflife of routinely consumed Irish potato varieties. The project's research outputs have the potentials to enhance the market share of potato growers and food processors through scientific evidence of nutritional and functional qualities of processed potatoes. Replacement or reduction of the usage of sulphites as anti-browning agents, through the usage of the clean and green technologies, is a possibility that would help to gain the trust of the consumers. €199,989
Dr. Conor McAloon
conor.mcaloon@ucd.ie
SWAB: Surveillance Welfare and Biosecurity of farmed animals. Will address major current and emerging animal health and welfare issues in Irish agriculture. SWAB uses a carefully selected range of expertise from the disciplines of sociology, psychology, economics, veterinary medicine, animal welfare and epidemiology. This interdisciplinary approach will address three overarching research aims: factors influencing utilisation of DAFM animal health surveillance and diagnostic services; multi-stakeholder perspectives and behaviours impacting on animal welfare and antimicrobial use; and quantification of the benefits of farm biosecurity practices. Involvement of representatives from DAFM, the farming community and industry will ensure that outputs are appropriately balanced between scientific enquiry and practical application. Methods involving all stakeholders (farmers, practicing veterinarians, industry, animal health professionals, consumers, other actors) will be used to create policy/veterinary/extension tools that put into practice and create direct impact of research findings generated by the project in operational settings. €772,049
Prof. Gary Lanigan
gary.lanigan@teagasc.ie
AGRI-SOC: Evaluating Land-Use and Land Management Impacts on Soil organic Carbon in Irish
Agricultural Systems. Carbon (C) sequestration associated with pastures and improved grassland
management could provide a mitigation option without impacting on agricultural production. In addition, improved soil carbon should lead to better nutrient cycling and soil nutrient availability. Management practices that can increase soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks to mitigate climate change will provide the basis for inclusion of grassland soils into both carbon trading schemes and life-cycle assessments (LCA's), which will assist the sector both in terms of carbon credits and a reduced carbon footprint on agricultural produce. This project seeks to quantify carbon sequestration within managed grasslands, to identify the upper limits of soil carbon storage and identifying the regulators within a pastoral system that control soil carbon capture. As such it will directly address the 4 per mille initiative to enhance C stocks and improve soil quality in agricultural soils. €598,052**
Dr. Denis Griffin
denis.griffin@teagasc.ie
Dublin Institute of Technology,
Letterkenny Institute of
CREDIT: Cadium: Reduce, Evaluate, Detect, Inform with Technologies. Cadmium and other heavy metals occur naturally in soils and can accumulate in plants. Maximum levels are established in legislation and while levels found in Irish produce do not present an unacceptable risk to the consumers it is necessary to continually strive to reduce levels in food. A fundamental understanding of the soil chemistry, and development of novel rapid detection methods are required to develop sustainable, effective solutions for farmers while adhering to good agricultural practice. This project "CREDIT" will harness a range of scientific, knowledge transfer, farming and policy & regulatory expertise to develop appropriate strategies to manage cadmium and heavy metals in crops. The various project outputs will support key stakeholders, including farmers, agronomists, the horticultural industry and policy makers & regulators to combat these issues and preserve Ireland's horticulture industry and reputation as a producer of quality food into the future. €1,164,864
Dr. David Meredith
david.meredith@teagasc.ie
BESAFE - Behaviours for Safer Farming: The health and safety of farmers is a significant challenge for the social sustainability of Irish agriculture. Though fatality rates have fallen in other industries in the past 20 years, rates in agriculture have remained stubbornly high. Farming is not like other occupations. Farmers commonly work alone for extended periods of time. They self-supervise their work practices and behaviours. Farming involves multiple tasks that can be affected by external factors, e.g. the weather. Given the unique occupational characteristics of farming there is a need to tailor approaches that seek to improve safety. The aim of the BeSafe project is to develop and support the adoption of these approaches thereby effecting positive lasting change. The BeSafe project is led by Dr. David Meredith (Teagasc) and involves researchers from Teagasc, NUI Galway, and UCD. The team is complimented by extension specialists from Teagasc, regulatory specialists from the Health and Safety Authority and supported by the Farm Safety Partnership. The work of the team will be overseen by an International Research Advisory Group and a Stakeholder Advisory Group. €595,271
Dr. Niall Farrelly Teagasc niall.farrelly@teagasc.ie
GENESIS: Genomic evaluation for the sustainable Improvement of Sitka spruce. A new research
project aims to increase the productivity and economic value of timber from Irish forests. The GenESIS project coordinated by Dr. Niall Farrelly at Teagasc will collect new and important phenotypes on Sitka spruce, and develop DNA-based assays to interrogate genetic variation in the Irish Sitka spruce tree improvement programme. DNA-based tools will be used for DNA fingerprinting and guiding crossing decisions for the development of the next generation of improved trees. This research also hopes to identify superior trees at an early age that can utilise resources more efficiently, have greater recovery and have increased added value at the forest and processing stage. The proposed research will deliver increased value and competitiveness to the wood processing sector while ensuring the resilience of the forest resource. The project will bring together academic researchers from Teagasc, UCD, Trinity College, NUI-Galway, National Botanic Gardens and Coillte (The state Forestry Board). €597,100

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My instructor told me I have reached the limits of my street tires and I agree. Should I move to a full race tire or an intermediate track day tire? I'm in HPDE 2 but was told I could move up. I hope to run TT next year if that matters.
I'd do an intermediate tire, no point spending the coin on a shorter lasting competition tire in a DE setting. Also the intermediate will typically have a wider slip angle sweet spot, but narrower than street tires. Good way to progress up the "ladder", especially if eventually TT is the goal and you'll be on a full competition tire like a Hoosier or whatever.
Sounds like good advice. I was thinking about a 200 treadwear tire like the BF Goodrich Rival or do I need something more aggressive than that? Any sugestions?
Rival is still a street tire in my book, but it's starting to really blur the line as it's really really good for what it is. Nitto NT01 would be what I'd personally look at if you're swapping wheels/tires at the track and such. Others you'll see recommended are Toyo RA1, R888, stuff like that.
From experience, a Rival's grip level ain't far off that of an RA1 or similar. They're awesome, and pretty much THE "intermediate level track day tire" right now in my opinion.
I second the advice to run cheater streets (140-200 TWR) tires for HPDE. that or run takeoff R6 scrubs. youll go through those twice as fast, but they are half the price of new tires.
Its my dedicated track car so I wont be swapping tires at the track. Eventually I would like another set of wheels for rain tires but thats later down the road. I look into the above tires. Thanks again!
FWIW, I was/am in a very similar situation. Been running DE2 for a few events and was just signed off to DE3 this past weekend at RA.
Have been running Z1 Star Specs for a while and was having great fun. ran them all day this past Saturday. Lotsa grip and much communication. I came across a set of BFG R1's (not the R1S), older date code (09), but stickers and tried them for the first time this past weekend on Sunday. Not sure if it because they are a bit older (they were stored climate controlled), but they definitely did not feel as sticky as I was expecting. There was grip, but they actually did not feel much better than the Star Specs. Maybe it was because I am new to them and it was my first time on an r comp, or maybe it was because they are a bit older, don't know. Just saying this to inform.
That said, I will run the StarSpecs and R1's until they are gone and learn how to drive loose, and then plan to try an NT01 or similar.
Well I think im going to do a 200 treadwear tire, learn more until I can out drive them then go more aggressive. Now the question is Dunlop Direzza ZII or the BF Goodrich Rival.
Run cheater street tires (140-200 treadwear). Burn through a set of those in HPDE2 and HPDE3, then pick up another set BUT get them shaved down to 3/32nds and see the difference. For instance: Local hot shoe in a TTD E36 years ago did back-to-back days with Dunlop Star Specs at PIR. 1:11.0 on Sat (which was a new record and a really good flying lap for the track), 1:09.9 on Sun. Only difference was full tread vs shaved.
Yes, that's a big part of what you get with them over a street tire. Absolute one lap speed the gap is narrowing, but lap 10 you're still seeing a pretty big difference with the "begginner" race tire.
So is a 100-140 treadwear tire considered an intermediate tire or full race? I think im a bit confused. Maybe the R1R would be a better choice for me.
Treadwear isn't a be-all-end-all number to describe how a tire will perform in any way, I'd consider reviews of the tire more strongly.
My lap times on Firebird West were better with RS3's than NT01's, all else being totally equal. The RS3's are a truly outstanding bang for the buck.
They dont come in the size I need.
If that was the first time they were on the ground and they have never been heat cycled, you may have been feeling the oils release from the tire. A typical R-Comp needs to be heat cycled before the first use in order to maximize life and get the "good grip".
You are describing a tire that is either heat cycled out, or is being over driven.
Kevin, yes, first time on the ground. They behaved this way for three 20 minute sessions. So, a noob question, does "one" heat cycle = one track session? Meaning, one cold-to-hot-to-cold transition?
In general, yes, one session or one race is a heat cycle. But it depends on how much they cooled between sessions. Technically, you could put two heat cycles on a tire in a single race if you have a slow, extended double yellow or a an extended red flag. That is why you see us and the professionals weaving on the yellow laps to keep heat in the tires.
I am sure the link above explains it, but after you perform the initial heat cycle, you should let the tire sit for 24 hours before the next use.
what aspect of the paragraph makes you say that?
Since I agree with his assessment 100%, I'll say that it's the part about them only lasting 3-5 laps. Aside from rain, the only two things that make tires lose grip that fast are being cycled out or overdriven.


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We found it beneficial to make sure we had the order of The 10 Commandments nailed down before we had Daisy work on learning the KJV version of the commandments, as found in Exodus 20.
We're using some copywork and dictation pages with Bobs and Daisy to compliment this portion of our bible memorisation sessions.
The 10 Commandments KJV ~ Memorisation, Copywork, and Dictation.
Thanks for the fun video on the 10 Commandments! I've got it down myself! I don't get the #2--shoe, do you?!! I figured out the rest though!
the used it because it rhymes with two.
grave becomes graven (as in a lifeless image).


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Q: Número máximo de un resultado while Tenga el siguiente código:
<?php
while($consultax = mysql_fetch_array($consul)){
    echo "".$contador.","; //me arroja el siguiente valor 20,21,1
}
echo $contador; //Me arroja el siguiente valor 1
?>

Lo que necesito mostrar el número máximo del resultado del while fuera del while. En este caso, es el número 21, pero me muestra el último número, que en este caso es el 1. ¿Cómo lo ordeno? o ¿Cómo puedo hacer que muestre solo el número máximo fuera del while?
Actualizo:
Quise poner la explicación lo mas breve posible, para no complicar mucho pero la formulación completa, que es esta:
Lo que busco con el código es traer la cantidad de días laborados, yo tengo cantidad X de cédulas, y debo de traer el número máximo de días laborados, según el registro de la base de datos análisis.
$calculosup = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM analisis_supervisor
WHERE supervisor = '".$minfrax['cedula']."' AND grupo = ".$gruposuper."
") or die(mysql_error());

while($calculosupx = mysql_fetch_array($calculosup))
{
    //CANTIDAD DE MOVILES GENERAL
    $analisis_instalacionesMOV = mysql_query("SELECT DISTINCT fecha FROM analisis as ana
    left join admin_carpetas as ac on ana.tipo=ac.tipo
    WHERE ana.fecha LIKE '%".$mesfec."%'
        AND ana.movil = ".$calculosupx['movil']."
        AND (ac.grupo LIKE '%instalacion%')
        AND ana.tipo NOT LIKE '%PYME%'
        GROUP BY fecha") or die(mysql_error());
    $contador=0;
    $moviles;
    while($analisis_instalacionesMOVx = mysql_fetch_array($analisis_instalacionesMOV)){
        $analisis_instalacionesMOV2 = mysql_query("SELECT DISTINCT movil FROM analisis as ana
        left join admin_carpetas as ac on ana.tipo=ac.tipo
        WHERE ana.fecha LIKE '%".$analisis_instalacionesMOVx['fecha']."%'
            AND ana.movil = ".$calculosupx['movil']."
            AND (ac.grupo LIKE '%instalacion%')
            AND ana.resultado LIKE '%OK%'
            AND ana.tipo NOT LIKE '%PYME%'") or die(mysql_error());
            $analisis_instalacionesMOV2n = mysql_num_rows($analisis_instalacionesMOV2);
            $moviles +=$analisis_instalacionesMOV2n;
            $contador++;
    }
    echo "".$contador.","; //me arroja el siguiente valor 20,21,1
}
echo $contador; //Me arroja el siguiente valor 1

A: Lo que podrías realizar sería guardar el número máximo anterior que ha aparecido y compararlo con el nuevo número. Si es mayor que el número máximo anterior, entonces sobreescribir el número máximo anterior por el nuevo.
En tu código sería:
$maximoValor = 0;
while($calculosupx = mysql_fetch_array($calculosup))
{
    //Tu código
    while($analisis_instalacionesMOVx = mysql_fetch_array($analisis_instalacionesMOV)){
         //Tu código
         $contador++;
    }
    echo "".$contador.","; //me arroja el siguiente valor 20,21,1
    //Comparas si el número actual es mayor que el número máximo que ha salido hasta el momento
    if ($contador > $maximoValor){
        $maximoValor = $contador; //Si es así, sobreescribes el valor de $maximoValor
    }
}
echo $maximoValor; //Te devolverá 21

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WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO
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CI 1885; RRC 1902
Born 1854; d of late Leonard Jerome, New York; m 1st, 1874, Rt. Hon. Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill, 3rd s...
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Hoth in Video Games: A Thirty-Year Battle
Stephen Totilo
Let's take a look at video games' favorite scene from the Star Wars series: the battle of Hoth. Developers have been trying for over 30 years to get it right.
Which is your favorite?
(This post was originally published in May 2010. We're bumping it today in celebration of Star Wars Day.)
1982: The Atari 2600 presents The Empire Strikes Back with the abstract-painting level of technology gamers were stuck with back then.
1985: Atari's follow-up to the 1983 Star Wars Arcade Game, The Empire Strikes Back, used vector graphics to recreate the epic battle.
1992: The Empire Strikes Back for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Hoth's looking good here. Impressive snow-speeder turning radius
1993: What a difference a year makes. Let's take it to the Super Nintendo for some Super Empire Strikes Back. This is, I believe, the least-authentic Hoth level we've seen in a game. Or were there actually floating hearts in the movie and I missed them? (Warning: NSFW language in this clip.)
1993: This year also saw the release of Star Wars: Rebel Assault for the PC, Sega CD, Mac, and 3DO, the first CD-only game published by LucasArts, with one of the best looking on-rails Hoth battles to date.
1996: Here we see Snow Speeders battling AT-ATs in one of the first Nintendo 64 games, Star Wars: Shadow of the Empire. Note the verrry simple radar. But I remember this level blowing my mind. It was like I was playing the movie!
1997: And then there was Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi, a fighting game that featured a Hoth stage.
1998: Sega's Star Wars Trilogy Arcade marks Hoth's return to the arcade, keeping the action on rails but filling in the wire frames.
1999: Back to the Nintendo 64, three years later. This is Star Wars: Rogue Squadron. The AT-ATs look better. The radar is way better. And we've got some voice acting.
2000: Luxoflux of Vigilante 8 fame developed Star Wars: Demolition, a vehicular combat game that featured the Hoth battle as a backdrop to fights between "vehicles" like Boba Fett and the Rancor.
2001: New console. Nintendo GameCube. But same development studio as the previous one, the now-defunct Factor 5. This is video game Hoth and this is a leap up.
2001: And who can forget the real-time strategy take on Hoth from Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds?
2003: Factor 5 does Hoth again, and does it with Luke on foot and on Tauntaun. Madness.
2004: First Star Wars Battlefront. Hoth on foot. On Xbox, PS2, PC
2006: But what if Hoth was a Lego playland? What if the battle there was just a tad more cheerful? Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy answers those questions.
2006: In the same year, we had Star Wars Battlefront II doing Hoth on foot.
2008: The Battle of Echo Base went massively multiplayer as an instance in Sony Online Entertainment's Star Wars Galaxies.
2009: The Hoth expansion for Star Wars: Force Unleashed takes the battle to a more personal level.
2015: Disney Infinity's Battle of Hoth surprisingly features one of the better control methods yet seen for keeping your speeder steady while flying around a walker's legs.
2015: EA's Star Wars: Battlefront brings us the most "realistic" version of Hoth yet.


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I'll give Mitt Romney a golf clap for going to speak to the NAACP convention in Houston. He probably knew he wasn't going to be greeted with candy and flowers, and he wasn't, when he ticked off the things he was running against, including marriage equality — the NAACP voted in May to support it — and trashed public schools — which employ a large number of African-Americans — by blaming their woes on the unions. But it got especially chilly when he told the audience:
I will eliminate all the expensive non-essential programs I can find, that includes Obamacare.
Not surprisingly, that brought a chorus of boos. In the first place, a lot of people don't consider affordable healthcare to be "non-essential," and using the word "Obamacare" is gauche. It's the Affordable Care Act, and calling it by a degrading name coined by the right-wingers to this audience is insulting. And he had to know that.
But he flashed his automatonic smile and soldiered on, telling them that if they really wanted a president in their corner, they should vote for him:
I believe that if you understood who I truly am in my heart, and if it were possible to fully communicate what I believe is in the real, enduring best interest of African-American families, you would vote for me for president.
Well, I'll say this much for him: he didn't say "you people."
The Orcosphere will get all over the audience for their "disrespectful" reception — how soon before someone calls them out for being uppity to their betters? — and heap praise on brave Mr. Romney for daring to go before such a hostile and dangerous bunch of radicals. As far as I can see, that's the only reason he went.
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Special teams the difference as Penguins beat the Red Wings 4-2 in Game 4
PITTSBURGH - Special teams were the difference as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 Thursday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals, evening the championship rematch.
"Tonight, it was," Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg acknowledged. "We got opportunities when it was 2-1, got a power play, they scored and it was a tied game for a huge momentum swing."
The Penguins blanked Detroit on its four power plays, scoring themselves on one of them, and got off to a good start when Evgeni Malkin opened the scoring when they had an extra skater.
"I think the penalty kill was a huge, huge part of that second period," Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma said.
IRONIC LEADER: Darren McCarty hit rock bottom two years ago because of a wicked cocktail of drinking, divorce and bankruptcy. McCarty was out of hockey in November, 2007, relegated to watching the Detroit Red Wings from the stands with his son.
Motivated to get his life and career back, he made sobriety, family and hockey his priorities.
He started a comeback that led to him playing 17 playoff games last season for the Red Wings and winning his fourth Stanley Cup.
McCarty hasn't played once during these playoffs, but still has value to the organization because of the leadership he provides for Detroit's young players, who were his teammates for much of the regular season in the AHL.
"Who would've thunk it?" he asked.
KEEP HITTIN' KUNITZ: Chris Kunitz had 12 points in Pittsburgh's first 16 playoff games, including five in a two-game span against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals.
However, he was scoreless in four straight games until assisting on the final goal in Game 4. Even when he hadn't contributed with points earlier in the series, the hard-hitting wing was still finding ways to make an impact against the Detroit Red Wings.
Kunitz was credited with 11 hits in Game 3 - more than twice the number of checks anyone else had Tuesday night - and the Penguins said they gave him credit for two more.
"That's leaving your mark in a lot of different places," Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma said. "That's what you count on from the guy. Leaving a mark, being a presence on the forecheck, going and driving to the net."
In Game 4, Kunitz had four hits to trail only the five checks Detroit's Darren Helm had.
MESS ON MARIO: It's not easy to impress Mark Messier, but Mario Lemieux has done it.
"As a player, he positioned himself as a leader, came here and turned the franchise around," Messier said. "And, now he's done it again as an owner.
"Success seems to follow Mario wherever he goes."
If the Penguins win the Cup, Lemieux will become the first person to win NHL titles as a player and an owner.
CHEAP SEATS: The Penguins invite fans to watch the playoffs on a videoboard outside Mellon Arena, and Dawn Cummings has noticed the crowds getting bigger before each game.
"We've been coming to every one and I was lucky to get this spot in the front row at noon," the 29-year-old fan from Monroeville, Pa., said 3 1/2 hours before the puck dropped. "These are the best seats in the house. You see all the action, and it gets pretty crazy out here."
Too wild for a Red Wings fan, who was brave enough to sport a Nicklas Lidstrom jersey.
John Simons was booed as he walked through the throng of fans sitting in camping chairs, laying on blankets and inflatable mattresses with coolers packed with drinks and food.
ONE-TIMERS: Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin has a shot to be the first player to lead the NHL in points in both the regular season and postseason since Mario Lemieux did it for the Penguins in 1992.
Wayne Gretzky, Guy Lafleur and Phil Esposito are the only other players to pull off the feat since 1968. ... Detroit coach Mike Babcock joked before Game 4 that he was probably not running for father of the year. "I'm missing my son's graduation today," he said Thursday.
"I missed my daughter's birthday on Tuesday."
FOUR GAMER: Red Wings F Marian Hossa scored two goals in each of the Game 4s in the Western Conference playoffs, but didn't get any of his team-high five shots past Marc-Andre Fleury.
With so many non-North American players becoming stars in the league, reporters from Sweden, France, Czech Republic, Finland, Slovakia and Russia are covering the finals.


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The choir members practised for the event for the last few months and all their hard work really paid off. The event was very well supported by parents and carers. We would like to thank Mr Newport for all his hard work in preparing us for taking part in the event.
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LSU vs Clemson: Coach Ed Orgeron's story of redemption in full swing
Few thought Ed Orgeron would be the coach to lead LSU past Alabama, but after losing every game in the series since the memorable 9-6 overtime win in 2011, LSU beat Alabama 46-41 in November to essentially secure the SEC West.
LSU vs Clemson: Coach Ed Orgeron's story of redemption in full swing Few thought Ed Orgeron would be the coach to lead LSU past Alabama, but after losing every game in the series since the memorable 9-6 overtime win in 2011, LSU beat Alabama 46-41 in November to essentially secure the SEC West. Check out this story on theadvertiser.com: https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/2020/01/10/lsu-vs-clemson-football-national-championship-coach-ed-orgeron-story-redemption-full-swing/4424201002/
Paul Myerberg, USA Today Published 8:00 a.m. CT Jan. 10, 2020
A man of the people: LSU coach Ed Orgeron brings more success for LSU fo...
A young Ed Orgeron lifting weights with his father Ed Orgeron Sr. Contributed by Coco Orgeron
Ed Orgeron healing from a broken arm sustained in a game at Northwestern State University. Contributed by Coco Orgeron
Photos of Ed Orgeron from his days as an all-state defensive linemen at South Lafourche High School (left) to being defensive line coach at Syracuse (right). Contributed by Coco Orgeron
Ed Orgeron was an all-state defensive lineman for a South Lafourche High School team that won the 1977 state championship. Contributed by Coco Orgeron
Scenes around LaRose, a small Louisiana town in Lafourche Parish where LSU head coach Ed Orgeron grew up Scott Clause
The Intracoastal Canal bridge in Larose, LA., Hometown of LSU Football Head Coach Ed Orgeron. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
Shrimp boats docked in Larose, LA. Hometown of LSU Football Head Coach Ed Orgeron. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
Oct 1, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers interim head coach Ed Orgeron with defensive line coach Pete Jenkins walk down Victory Hill with the team before a game against the Missouri Tigers at the Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
LSU Tigers interim head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates following a win in his first game against the Missouri Tigers at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Missouri 42-7. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron waves to the crowd before the LSU-Missouri game on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Buddy Delahoussaye, The Daily Advertiser
New LSU assistant coach Ed Orgeron will be one of the speakers at tonight's LSU Tiger Tour stop in Lafayette. Associated Press
July 15, 2019; Birmingham, AL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron speaks to the media during SEC Media Days at the Hyatt Regency-Birmingham. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN's Laura Rutlegde interviews Head Coach Ed Orgeron, of LSU, during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Butch Dill, AP
FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, LSU coach Ed Orgeron takes the field with players during warm-ups for the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. Saturday's game is Orgeron's first against Auburn as LSU coach. Orgeon initially inherited the LSU job on an interim basis after Auburn beat LSU last season, after which Les Miles was fired. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) John Raoux, AP
Nov 17, 2018; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Nick Brossette (4) and head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates a victory over Rice Owls by a score of 42-10 at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Stephen Lew, Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Mississippi State head football coach Dan Mullen confers with LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron following their NCAA college football game against in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Mississippi State won 37-7. Rogelio V. Solis, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron claps for his players during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Baton Rouge, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Matthew Hinton, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron arrives with his players before an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Baton Rouge, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Matthew Hinton, AP
Tigers Head Coach Ed Orgeron leads his team on the field as the #4 LSU Tigers take on the #1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in Tiger Stadium. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron on the side lines as LSU takes on Syracuse at Death Valley. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY Network
Ed Orgeron meets with LSU supporters at the Tigers Athletic Foundation spring tour at Le Pavillon in Lafayette, LA. Monday, May 8, 2017. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY Network
Ed Orgeron at the Tigers Athletic Foundation spring tour at Le Pavillon in Lafayette, LA. Monday, May 8, 2017. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY Network
Ed Orgeron speaks to media at the Tigers Athletic Foundation spring tour at Le Pavillon in Lafayette, LA. Monday, May 8, 2017. SCOTT CLAUSE / USATODAY Network
Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron on the sideline as The LSU Tigers take on Southeastern Louisiana Lions. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network
Ed Orgeron answers a reporter's question, in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, moments after he was introduced as the new head coach. ROGELIO SOLIS, AP
LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron acknowledges the fan crowd before LSU's 65-14 victory over Northwestern State. Patrick Dennis, AP
In this Aug. 22, 2017 photo, Cornelia "Coco" Orgeron, shows off memorabilia marking the ascension of her son, Ed Orgeron, to head coach at LSU, at her home in Larose, La. Brett Martel, AP
Nov 30, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Myles Brennan (15) is hugged by head coach Ed Orgeron after throwing a touchdown pass against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron reacts with running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) in the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron reacts after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. LSU won 50-7. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
LSU coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron hugs wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) on the sideline after his touchdown reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
Nov 30, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron walks down Victory Hill before their game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
LSU coach Ed Orgeron congratulates running back John Emery Jr. (4), who scored against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) Matthew Hinton, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron, left, celebrates as LSU running back John Emery Jr. runs for a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) Matthew Hinton, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron and players celebrate after an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. No. 1 LSU won 58-37. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning) Thomas Graning, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and Mississippi head coach Matt Luke shake hands after an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. No. 1 LSU won 58-37. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning) Thomas Graning, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and players celebrate after an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. No. 1 LSU won 58-37. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning) Thomas Graning, AP
Nov 16, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron hoists the ÒLÓ saluting the band after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates midfield with family following the Tigers 46-41win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates midfield with his players following the Tigers 46-41win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
It wasn't until Jimbo Fisher chose to remain at Florida State and Tom Herman opted for Texas that LSU turned its coaching search toward the interim incumbent, Ed Orgeron, and handed over the keys to a coach who, as of that 2016 season, was largely viewed as boyfriend material: good enough to date, surely — and he'd been a successful and beloved interim coach at two of the sport's elite brands — but not to marry.
That may be a kind description of Orgeron's brand value, even after he piloted the Tigers to a 5-2 finish to the regular season following Les Miles' dismissal that September. Three years earlier, he'd performed a similarly effective midseason turnaround amid emotionally charged circumstances at Southern California, going 6-2 as the replacement for Lane Kiffin and being carried off the field after one November win.
More: LSU's Top 10 moments of the perfect 2019-20 season ... so far
But old impressions die hard. In Orgeron's case, the stink of a failed three-year turn at Ole Miss from 2005-07 carried extensive weight among detractors unable to overlook that damaging first impression. He won only 10 games across his three seasons with the Rebels, capped by a disheartening Egg Bowl loss to rival Mississippi State, and was quickly pegged into the bittersweet category of talented assistant coaches not built to lead their own program.
Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with safety Grant Delpit (left) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) and tight end Thaddeus Moss (right) after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Brett Davis, Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)
"He was just a little raw," said former Ole Miss athletics director Pete Boone. "He had a few rough edges, which isn't uncommon for a coach in his first head-coaching job. Obviously he's learned from every place he's been. I'd say he's the kind of guy who doesn't have to make the same mistake twice."
More: Success for LSU football all the sweeter under Louisiana native son Coach Ed Orgeron
Orgeron's tenure at LSU, which was once seen teetering on the lip of disaster, now stands as one of the great redemption stories in recent college coaching. The unbeaten Tigers are one win short of becoming just the second 15-0 team in more than a century, turning Orgeron from punchline into potential national champion three seasons after his promotion was met in no small part with cackles and raised eyebrows.
Initially, the Tigers' uneven start to his tenure in 2017 fanned the flames of discontent. His first team as the full-time coach lost twice that September, the second at home to Troy, rekindling the debate over Orgeron's hiring and raising questions about his ability to rally LSU into position to challenge Alabama for SEC supremacy, let alone overtake the Crimson Tide as the league's strongest annual contender for the national championship.
More: Orgeron may have lost to Fisher in '18, but would Fisher be doing as well as O at LSU? No
Sports Illustrated called the loss "the nadir of a season that already took a dire turn." The Baton Rouge newspaper The Advocate wrote that LSU "feels like it is in shambles," and that the team is "in such a deep hole and at such a wrong time" as "one of college football's most difficult stretches awaits a bumbling group."
After hurdling that initial speed bump, Orgeron stands as the prohibitive national coach of the year and the architect of one of the most dominant teams to ever roll through the SEC. In the national semifinals at the Peach Bowl against Oklahoma, the Tigers set a slew of individual postseason records in taking a 49-14 halftime lead before cruising to an eventual 63-28 win. LSU will meet Clemson in New Orleans on Monday night in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
"He's matured, as everybody does. He's learned a lot," said Robert Khayat, the chancellor at Ole Miss when Orgeron was hired. "I think he's just put it all together this year at LSU."
A look at LSU Tigers head football coach Ed Orgeron
Nov 30, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron looks on during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Stephen Lew, Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates as LSU running back John Emery Jr. runs for a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) Matthew Hinton, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron celebrates as LSU running back John Emery Jr. runs for a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) Matthew Hinton, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron watches running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carry against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) Matthew Hinton, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron watches on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning) Thomas Graning, AP
Nov 16, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron (left) shakes hands with Mississippi Rebels head coach Matt Luke after the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron talks with ESPN after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron yells in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron leads the team on the field before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning) Thomas Graning, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron smiles following an LSU touchdown against Mississippi during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP) Bruce Newman, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron takes the field as the team warms up for an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning) Thomas Graning, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron walks on the the field before an NCAA college football game between Mississippi and LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning) Thomas Graning, AP
Nov 16, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron cheers his team after the first touchdown of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron leads his team onto the field against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports Vasha Hunt, Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates midfield following the Tigers 46-41win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with a coach after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 46-41 during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports Butch Dill, Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 46-41 during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports Butch Dill, Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron and LSU Tigers tight end Stephen Sullivan (10) celebrate as they run off the field after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 46-41 during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports Butch Dill, Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron hug in celebration after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 46-41 during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports Butch Dill, Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with teammates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 46-41 during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports Butch Dill, Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron reacts after an LSU touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) John Bazemore, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron embraces quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after defeating Alabama 46-41 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) John Bazemore, AP
Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, greets LSU head coach Ed Orgeron following the Crimson Tide's 10-0 win at Tiger Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016. USA TODAY file
Oct 19, 2019; Starkville, MS, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with players after defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports Matt Bush, Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2019; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Joe Moorhead and Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron shake hands after the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports Matt Bush, Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron gestures as he leads his team on the field prior to their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) Rogelio V. Solis, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron reacts to his team's play during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) Rogelio V. Solis, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron cheers on his players during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) Rogelio V. Solis, AP
Oct 19, 2019; Starkville, MS, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron walks onto the field during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports Matt Bush, Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron talks to offensive tackle Saahdiq Charles (77) in the second quarter against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron reacts after a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron during warm ups prior to kickoff against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron before the game against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron looks on against the Utah State Aggies during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron reacts during the second half against the Utah State Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron talks to defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. (92) before an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron claps after an LSU score in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis) Patrick Dennis, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron instructs nose tackle Tyler Shelvin (72) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis) Patrick Dennis, AP
Sep 14, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron prior to kickoff against the Northwestern State Demons at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron claps as he and the team walk down the hill to Tiger Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis) Patrick Dennis, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron takes the field with his players for an NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP) Hilary Scheinuk, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas , Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, center, questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay, AP
Aug 31, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron during the second half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron leads his team onto the field prior to kickoff against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron prior to kickoff against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Head coach Ed Orgeron, of LSU, speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Butch Dill, AP
Head coach Ed Orgeron, second from back right, of LSU, speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Butch Dill, AP
Head Coach Ed Orgeron, of LSU, gets ready for an interview during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Butch Dill, AP
Airline coach Bo Meeks visits with LSU coach Ed Orgeron prior to the start of Wednesday's LHSCA Convention in Shreveport. Jimmy Watson/The Times
Craig Leaumont of New Orleans gets a shot with LSU coach Ed Orgeron Wednesday during the LHSCA Convention in Shreveport. Jimmy Watson/The Times
LSU coach Ed Orgeron addresses coaches at the Louisiana High School Coaches Association Convention, Wednesday June 5, 2019. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times
LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron lifts the trophy after defeating the UCF Knights 40-32 at the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1 at State Farm Stadium. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron looks onto the field during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. Oct. 21, 2017. Matt Bush/USA TODAY Sports
LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron has his recruiting class ranked among the top three nationally. Matt Bush/USA TODAY Sports
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and his team celebrate a victory after an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. LSU won 19-3. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman) The Associated Press
LSU coach Ed Orgeron sings the school alma mater with his team after an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. LSU won 45-16. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert, AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with his team following a 33-17 win over Miami in an NCAA college football game Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) The Associated Press
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference media days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Monday, July 16, 2018. John Amis/AP
LSU coach Ed Orgeron, left, gives freshman cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) a pat on the head after talking with him briefly after Stingley fielded a punt during the NCAA college football team's spring scrimmage Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (Travis Spradling/The Advocate via AP) The Associated Press
LSU football coach Ed Orgeron poses for a photo with David Moore taken by Moore's wife Lindsey. during Monday's LSU Coaches Caravan stop in Shreveport's Walk-Ons Jimmy Watson/The Times
Ed Orgeron, Louisiana State, on the 2019 NFL Draft red carpet Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Larry McCormack / The Tennessean
LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with the trophy after defeating the UCF Knights in the Fiesta Bowl. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron speaks to the media after arriving at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on December 27. LSU will face Central Florida in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Day Cheryl Evans/The Republic
LSU wide receiver Jonathan Giles (89) and linebacker Donnie Alexander (48) celebrate victory over Florida 17-16 with LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, second from right, and his wife Kelly Oregon after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Gainesville, Fla. John Raoux, AP
LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron greets fans before the Tigers' non-conference game against Troy on Saturday Sept. 30, 2017. Buddy Delahoussaye/Special to the Advertiser
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., who is LSU alumni and recently returned to work after being shot in Washington, greets LSU head coach Ed Orgeron before an NCAA college football game against Troy in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. Matthew Hinton, AP
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron reaches out to LSU linebacker Corey Thompson (23) during the pregame warm up drills prior to their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Rogelio V. Solis, AP
LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron taking the field as the Alabama Crimson Tide play the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge on Saturday night in Death Valley, November 5, 2016. BUDDY DELAHOUSSAYE/ THE ADVERTISER Buddy Delahoussaye, The Daily Advertiser
Coach Ed Orgeron has his LSU Tigers eager to play Alabama. File photo
LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron taking the field with the Tigers on Saturday October 15, 2016 BUDDY DELAHOUSSAYE/ THE ADVERTISER Buddy Delahoussaye/Special to the Advertiser
FILE- In this March, 7, 2015, file photo, LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron runs through the end zone as he shouts instructions to players during the first day of spring NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La. LSU defenders have racked up 17 sacks through the first six games this season, putting them on pace to easily eclipse last season's total of 19 sacks. Defensive end Lewis Neal credits new defensive line coach Ogeron, with infusing the Tigers' defensive front with energy and passion, while at the same time refining their techniques. (Travis Spradling/The Advocate via AP, File) MAGS OUT; INTERNET OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; NO FORNS; LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT (INCLUDING GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT, 225, 10/12, INREGISTER, LBI CUSTOM); MANDATORY CREDIT Travis Spradling, AP
The most noticeable adjustment has come with this LSU offense, which floundered during Orgeron's first two full seasons. His initial choice at offensive coordinator, Matt Canada, was fired after just one season, with Orgeron dictating a simplification in scheme after the year's opening month and later admitting that he "made a mistake" in hiring Canada away from Pittsburgh. Last year's team was barely improved at ninth in the SEC in yards per game.
The Tigers' offensive leap came with Orgeron's offseason addition of passing game coordinator Joe Brady, who was previously a behind-the-scenes assistant with the New Orleans Saints. Behind Brady and offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger, the Tigers lead the Bowl Subdivision in scoring while drawing a historic senior season out of quarterback Joe Burrow, the runaway, record-setting Heisman Trophy winner.
By beating Clemson, the defending national champions, LSU could make a justifiable case for being viewed as the best team in program history and one of the best to come out of the SEC.
"You know, you're expected to do this at LSU," Orgeron said. "I didn't know it would happen so fast, in our third year."
And few, if any, thought Orgeron would be the coach to lead LSU past Alabama, let alone to the edge of a historic season. After losing every game in the series since the memorable 9-6 overtime win in 2011, LSU beat Alabama 46-41 in November to essentially secure the SEC West and justify the growing hype that had surrounded the program since the offensive reboot was unveiled in the spring. More than a decade after being fired at Ole Miss, Orgeron has become the toast of college football.
Meanwhile, the two coaches initially linked to LSU in 2016 have failed to approach Orgeron's success. Herman and Texas capped last season by beating Georgia in the Sugar Bowl but flopped in 2019, falling out of the Amway Coaches Poll before salvaging some respectability with a quality bowl win against Utah.
Fisher eventually left Florida State for Texas A&M, enticed in part by a mammoth, $75 million contract, but early returns have been mixed: A&M finished 9-4 in 2018 and in the Top 25 but went a pedestrian 8-5 this season and fourth in the SEC West.
In head-to-head matchups with each coach, Orgeron and LSU beat Texas 45-38 in September and split the two games against Fisher-coached A&M, losing 74-72 in a seven-overtime classic last season and winning 50-7 at home this November.
For a smaller cost — Orgeron ranked eighth among SEC coaches this year at $4 million annually, though a significant raise is almost certainly coming — Orgeron has delivered recent results that dwarf those by the initial favorites for the LSU opening.
It's led to a re-evaluation of LSU's decision to hire Orgeron, as well as of Orgeron himself. As in the case of one of his coaching mentors, Pete Carroll, who was famously low on the list to replace Paul Hackett at USC in 2001, Orgeron has proved to be an inspired hire despite not being the leading candidate for the position. And even with a loss Monday to Clemson, Orgeron has redeemed his coaching reputation to show that terrible first impressions can be reversible, if the right coach lands at the right program at the right time.
"I give him a lot of credit," said former Arkansas coach Ken Hatfield, who hired Orgeron as the Razorbacks' assistant strength coach in 1986. "I think he's an example of how some people get second chances and he's made the most of it. I think he's a great example to a lot of young coaches to maybe not make the same mistakes he's had."
Apparently Vince Vaughn is an LSU fan?


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Martin F. 16th Oct 2020, 11:00 PM edit delete
Really sorry for the delay but hey, story's back on! We've got a few pages drawn by now so we should be good to proceed with the chapter without further interruptions, besides the annual Halloween filler in a couple of weeks. Funny thing, we're still kind of trying to decide what exactly to do with that one; we have two main ideas for it and we're not really sure which one we're leaning toward.
But yeah, kind of just a refresher page on things, sum-up everything the heroes have gathered thus far and offering some perspective on it. Kind of designed to be an easy page to get back into the swing of things but pretty happy with how it came out. Next one will be more substantive.
It's not the easiest one to talk about given that but a lot I like about this one, some fun gags. Hope everyone likes this one and again sorry for the delays of late.
Adam C. 16th Oct 2020, 11:19 PM edit delete
Eheh... Yeah, again, so sorry about everything that happened, folks. we're back on track now after that pair of disasters and hopefully won't have more filler until the end of the chapter. .... Well, okay, except for the Halloween bit but like Martin said, that's tradition.
Feels really good to be back, since this storyarc's been a lot of fun and we wanna keep it going. ^^
It made sense to do a recap picture while we were getting back on our feet, so folks would remember what the deal was with the chapter thus far. Like Martin said, the picture was made to be easy to draw, but still been trying to make sure the scenes are visually interesting with good cinematography, hence the backgrounds. Martin did a great job with the colors on those and all the little details, my favorite being the subtle snowflakes around Martina.
I like that the kids are familiar enough with Martina's MO by this point to know it's her. She's easily their most recurring villain, and the kids are smart enough to get a good idea on pattern recognition.
If you're wondering why Rick's facepalming, he's probably known this is her fault all day but hasn't been able to tell anyone. First by being too dismissive of the event and then by being made too young to talk.
Either way, now the kids are getting an idea on who made the event happen. This is shaping up into a long chapter, but the thing that makes it deserve its length is that it keeps going at an even clip, constantly getting to the next point instead of dwelling too long. One reason the filler was especially irritating was that it felt like it really killed any momentum dead. Again, sorry folks~
Wolfintina 16th Oct 2020, 11:41 PM edit delete reply
I was wondering what the Peacekeepers were doing, very interesting, wonder what's going to happen next.
Adam C. 18th Oct 2020, 2:26 AM edit delete reply
OH! Did I not mention what they were doing yet? Eheh... Sorry. Am glad you're enjoying. ^^
Zarius 18th Oct 2020, 1:46 AM edit delete reply
"Winter Wonderland"
Between Wright as Rain and this oh so brief Christmas connection...this year must be accelerated!
Heh. Uhhh... Okay, bit of a weird thing about that; the current WaR arc is set at Christmas, but.... remember how after the kids beat Marvelous Man we had a brief time-skip of a few weeks? The idea is that the time-skip took us past Christmas, and the first arc after that was set in January (everybody wore heavy clothes), and we've been progressing and a questionmark-speed since. I... don't know what time of year it is in Blues now, presumably late...
.... Actually, wait, hang on....
Okay, last we heard Lori was studying to take the BAR exam, which is held in late February, so this chapter's probably taking place over late January/early February. .... I know the fact that the kids are all wearing more summer-y outfits implies it's spring now, but they're in Texas, where Winter is usually not severe and often sporadic, and it's really common to just got random days where it's not in any way hot.
Onasaki 20th Oct 2020, 3:15 PM edit delete reply
I just noticed this, but Rick's hand has a glove. In the previous pages his hands were bare. >.>
Might just be an oversight. I know it was a struggle with the hurricane.
Martin F. 20th Oct 2020, 6:03 PM edit delete reply
Yeah, that's just a weird little oversight. Easy fix at least, will get it in a little bit. Thanks for the heads-up.
Adam C. 20th Oct 2020, 8:35 PM edit delete reply
And fixed. ^^