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Last year, Virginia Tech and Florida State met in the ACC Championship Game for the second time in the history of the game. The Hokies won to advance to the Orange Bowl, where they ran into the new "greatest quarterback ever" in Andrew Luck and Stanford.
This year, it looks like a strong possibility that the two powers will once again meet in the ACC Championship Game. Both teams are national title contenders as well. Florida State appears to be the stronger team as the season starts, but Virginia Tech doesn't have a Boise State or Alabama at the start of the schedule this year. Two teams, North Carolina and Miami, were hit with summer news that could greatly affect their showing this season. Butch Davis was fired at North Carolina, while Miami may be looking at a possible death penalty. This could be the season where some of the former bottom feeders move up at the expense of programs in trouble.
E. J. Manuel takes over as starter for Christian Ponder. He started twice last year and completed 70% of his passes and passed for an excellent 9.3 yards per attempt. Manuel is also a much better runner than Ponder, so this position will actually be as strong or even stronger this year—as long as Manuel stays healthy.
Had Taiwan Easterling not decided to become a future Chicago Cub, this might have been one of the 10 best in the nation. It will still be one of the two best in the ACC. Bert Reed is an excellent possession receiver; he led the Seminoles with 58 receptions. Willie Haulstead is more of a deep threat; he led the 'Noles with 15.4 yards per reception and six touchdowns. Tight end Beau Reliford caught just 19 passes, but he should contribute more this season.
The situation is in limbo here. Starter Chris Thompson has a bad back, and he is not getting many reps in practice and has missed multiple practices. Last year, he led FSU with 845 yards while averaging 6.3 yards per carry. Backups Ty Jones and Jermaine Thomas are both capable. Jones has been a number one back in the past.
This is Coach Jimbo Fisher's only concern on this side of the ball, and it really isn't much of a concern. Tackle Zebrie Sanders is recovering from a groin injury, and center David Spurlock has missed time and only recently began practicing in full pads. Tackle Andrew Datko is the star of this unit.
Simply, this is the best front four in the ACC and one of the top five nationally. End Brandon Jenkins finished second in the league with 13 ½ sacks and 21 ½ tackles for loss. If he goes pro, he could be the first defensive lineman taken in the 2012 NFL Draft. Tackles Jaccobi McDaniel and Everett Dawkins make it difficult for enemy backs to run between the tackles. As a unit, FSU led the nation with 48 sacks.
Nigel Bradham is the only returning starter to this unit. Bradham led the Seminoles with 98 tackles and recorded five sacks and five passes defended. Christian Jones has the potential to be an all-conference player in his sophomore season.
All four starters return, but not all are guaranteed a starting spot this year. The two-deep is hands down the best in the league. Cornerbacks Greg Reid and Xavier Rhodes teamed for 33 passes defended. Lamarcus Joiner will start at one of the safety spots, meaning either Terrance Parks or Nick Moody will drop to second team.
Punter Shawn Powell and place kicker Dustin Hopkins are the best in the ACC at their positions. Hopkins has enough leg to connect from 60 yards. Reid is one of the best punt returners in the nation.
We believe FSU will score 35-40 points and gain 400-425 yards per game, while yielding about 17 points and 325-350 yards per game. Their schedule has one big obstacle in it—a rematch with number one Oklahoma at Doak Campbell Stadium. In league play, the Seminoles must visit Clemson and Boston College. The finale with Florida may not be the tough game it has been in the past.
It is a big if to expect FSU to beat Oklahoma, but it is possible. If they win that one, then their destination could easily be New Orleans, and we are not talking the Sugar Bowl. 11-1 headed into the ACC Championship is very possible.
Coach Dabo Swinney's best recruiting effort may have taken place after the season. Chad Morris comes in from Tulsa to take over at Offensive Coordinator. So, expect a move to a no-huddle, hurry-up offense. Can new starter Tajh Boyd impersonate G. J. Kinne? Behind him are two true freshmen. Boyd played in seven games and completed just 52% of his passes as a freshman.
Wideout DeAndre Hopkins and Tight end Dwayne Allen give Boyd a couple of quality targets, but after that, the book is out on the rest of this group. Hopkins led CU with 52 receptions, 637 yards, and four touchdowns. Allen could compete for a final spot on the Mackie Award list. True freshman Sammy Watkins could be the difference in making this a great unit or a better than average unit.
The Tigers lose Jamie Harper, who is now a Tennessee Titan. Andre Ellington returns after starting six games and rushing for 686 yards and 10 touchdowns. If he stays healthy, he could double that amount this year.
The biggest concern here is the learning curve. Four starters return from last year, but all the blocking schemes will be radically different. Center Dalton Freeman has the talent to receive votes for the Rimington Award. Guard Antoine McClain and tackle Landon Walker could appear on one of the postseason all-conference teams.
This is going to be a liability and the reason why CU will not compete with Florida State for the ACC Atlantic Division title. Da'Quan Bowers and his 26 tackles for loss is now a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Jarvis Jenkins is now a Washington Redskin. The new replacements are not in their league. The two returning starters are good ones, but neither will record 26 tackles for loss, and they probably will not combine for that many. Andre Branch is good enough to become a star end in the ACC. Brandon Thompson is a quality tackle, but this unit will take a big step backward.
Middle linebacker Corico Hawkins is the only returning starter to this unit. He came up with 10 stops for loss last year, but he did not help much versus the pass. A couple of true freshmen could see considerable playing time this year. For now, sophomore Quandon Christian and Jonathan Willard will flank Hawkins.
Xavier Brewer is the star of this unit. The cornerback defended 10 passes last year. Coty Sensabaugh was a late signee four years ago, and now the senior will finish his career as a starter. Rashard Hall returns at one safety, while Jonathan Meeks will be the new starter at the other safety position. Overall, this is an above average secondary but not a great one.
Clemson's schedule gives the Tigers an excellent chance to start 3-0 prior to hosting Florida State on September 24. Home games with Troy, Wofford, and Auburn give CU a great chance to go 3-0. Then, the Tigers host FSU and play at Virginia Tech in back-to-back weeks.
Clemson averaged just 24 points per game and 335 yards per game last year. With the new offense, CU should score 30-35 points per game and gain around 400 yards. However, the new offense will make things harder for the green defense. CU gave up just 19 points per game last year, but we see the Tigers giving up about a touchdown more in 2011. Clemson should win eight or nine games and go bowling once again.
Chase Rettig is the clear number one this season, as the three quarterbacks that saw action last year all return. Rettig passed for 1,238 yards and six touchdowns, but he threw nine interceptions and completed just 51% of his passes last year as a freshman.
Boston College has been known for its tight ends, and Chris Pantale is the current star. He caught 31 passes last year and could top that number this season. Alex Amidon and Bobby Swigert return after combining for 55 receptions and six touchdowns. There is a lot of experienced depth here, but it is not the most talented.
Montel Harris rushed for 1,243 yards and eight touchdowns last year, but he is going to miss some time at the start of the season due to a knee injury. Backup Andre Williams is also a little banged up, so the Eagles are thin at this position as they start the season. Rolandan Finch will get first crack at filling this spot until Williams and Harris are ready to go. BC has averaged less than four yards per rush every year since Derrick Knight graduated as the all-time rushing leader in 2003.
The Eagles have been known for developing excellent lines, but this year's OL will be a liability for 3rd year coach Frank Spaziani. Only two starters return, and one of those two will miss the start of the season. Guard Nathan Richman has a back injury and will not be ready for the start of the season. Tackle Emmett Cleary is a titan at 6-07 and 300 pounds.
The Eagles must start over almost from scratch in the trenches. Three of the four starters from 2010 have left the building; BC gave up just a little over 80 rushing yards per game last year, and that number was not inflated by a lot of sacks. Only tackle Kaleb Ramsey returns. Ramsey made 7 ½ stops behind the line and finished with 39 tackles. Max Holloway was a part-time starter last year. He will start full-time at one end spot after leading the team with 14 tackles for loss and four sacks.
This is where the defense shines, and the reason the Eagles have a chance to repeat as the number two defense in the league. It starts with return of consensus All-American Luke Kuechly, who led the nation with 183 tackles. He also intercepted three passes and batted away three others. Nick Clancy has been impressive in August drills, and he could become the new starter at the Sam position, while Kevin Pierre-Louis returns to the Will position. Pierre-Louis was a Freshman All-American last year after recording 93 tackles. If Clancy can repeat in games what he has done in scrimmages, this could become a top three unit.
As optimistic as things are at linebacker, the secondary is almost as much pessimistic. The dismissal of expected starting safety Okechukwu Okoroha and the back injury to cornerback Donnie Fletcher has left BC thin in the backfield. Fletcher will miss the opening of the season. The new safety figures to be Spenser Rositano, a true freshman. Jim Noel started eight games last year and picked off four passes. He will start at the other safety spot. Cornerback Al Louis-Jean, a true freshman, will replace Fletcher until he is ready to return, while redshirt freshman Dominique Williams figures to start at the other corner spot.
Boston College has yielded less than 20 points per game six of the last seven years and his not given up more than 333 yards in any of those seasons. They have surrendered just 92 rushing yards per game in the last six seasons.
This is a tricky season to predict Boston College's outcome. The Eagles could be as much as a touchdown weaker than normal to start the season due to key injuries, and their opener comes against Northwestern, a team that can beat them. In week two, they have a trap game at Central Florida, before opening conference play in Chestnut Hill against an improved Duke team. BC could be 3-0, 2-1, or 1-2 by this time, and that will give an excellent barometer for what will happen at the back end of the schedule. Games four and five are as close to sure wins as they will have (hosting UMass and Wake Forest). The Eagles end the season on the road against Notre Dame and Miami. Road games against Clemson, Virginia Tech, and Maryland will make for a tough October stretch. If BC is to go bowling for the 13th consecutive season, they need to start 4-1 at the least.
There will be a drop-off from what they had to what they will get this year out of this position. Russell Wilson left Raleigh with the thoughts of playing professional baseball. He ended up playing college football in Madison, Wisconsin. Mike Glennon takes over after completing nine passes for 78 yards last year. Glennon saw action in three games last year, but he did play in seven as a freshman. He won't replicate Wilson's numbers, but he will have some good games—and some bad games. His mobility is a question at this point; he is not a dual threat like Wilson.
The Wolfpack must replace their top two receivers from 2010. Owen Spencer and Jarvis Williams teamed for 112 receptions and 1600+ yards. T. J. Graham should become the go-to guy this year. He caught 25 passes and scored four touchdowns. Coach Tom O'Brien is concerned with this position, because the talent level drops off quite a bit after Graham. Tight end George Bryan will be called on to be a primary receiver after catching 35 passes last year. Look for more dropped passes and fewer yards per reception.
Mustafa Greene led NCSU with 597 rushing yards last year, but a foot injury will keep him from playing until October. O'Brien will choose from among four contenders to replace Greene for the first month. James Washington, Brandon Barnes, Curtis Underwood, and Anthony Creecy could all see action. Washington and Underwood have the most experience, but Creecy has the best moves.
What was already a concern became something a bit more concerning after the 'Pack saw one guard leave the program and two others suffer knee injuries that will keep them out for at least the first month of the season. Nobody on the roster will earn an all-conference award this year. Center Camden Wentz, guard Zach Allen, and tackle R. J. Mattes at least have experience on their side. NCSU only averaged 3.5 yards per rush last year, and the OL gave up 39 sacks with a mobile quarterback under center.
There's more bad news on this side of the ball. The one star in the trenches, J. R. Sweezy, is out six weeks with a foot injury. That leaves end Jeff Rieskamp as the only player with real experience. Rieskamp only picked up two QB sacks, but he did force 17 QB hurries.
This trio is second in the conference in talent only to the group at Boston College. Audie Cole recorded five sacks and picked up 10 ½ tackles for loss last year. Terrell Manning added five sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Rickey Dowdy figures to be the new starter after moving from defensive end. The Wolfpack will miss Nate Irving, who led the team with 97 tackles and 20 ½ tackles for loss.
All four starters return from 2010, but this unit is not a major plus. Cornerback C. J. Wilson led the team with 10 passes defended, but his counterpart, David Amerson, only had one. Safety Earl Wolff finished third on the team with 91 tackles and proved to be an effective safety blitzer. Brandon Bishop led the team with four interceptions.
O'Brien's four years in Raleigh have seen his teams post 5-7 seasons in the odd years and advance to bowls in the even years. The ease of the schedule could give him a chance to break that string. After scoring almost 32 points per game and gaining more than 400, we do not see the Wolfpack matching those numbers this year. Call it 22-26 points and 350-375 yards. The defense could come close to matching last year's record of 21 points and 340 yards.
Home games with Liberty, South Alabama, Central Michigan, and North Carolina plus a road games with Wake Forest and Virginia give NCSU a great shot for six wins. A game at Cincinnati on Thursday, September 22, could be the best shot at a seventh win. Do not expect another nine-win season.
New head coach Randy Edsall brought in former BYU head coach and LSU offensive coordinator Gary Crowton to run the Terp offense. Crowton has an excellent quarterback to work with and an up and coming backup. Danny O'Brien completed 57% of his passes last year for 2,438 yards and 22 touchdowns. C. J. Brown shows promise, and if O'Brien falters or is injured, he is more than capable of playing for extended time.
The Terps lost their top two receivers from a year ago, including Torrey Smith. Smith caught 67 passes for 1,055 yards and 12 touchdowns. The new group of receivers should improve as the season progresses, but the road could be bumpy early.
Quintin McCree, Ronnie Tyler, and Kevin Dorsey combined for just 44 receptions and 524 yards. There is some depth here with true freshman Marcus Leak a highly-prized recruit. Tony Logan could challenge for a starting nod, and Kenny Boykins should contribute.
Tight end Matt Furstenburg added a dozen receptions but led the team with 17.2 yards per catch.
Davin Meggett takes over full-time here after splitting time with Da'Rel Scott last year. Meggett rushed for 720 yards, seldom losing yardage. He should go over 1,000 this year.
Three starters return, but there are no stars on this unit. The dismissal of guard Justin Lewis and the double broken legs of tackle Pete DeSouza from a motorcycle accident makes this a thin unit. Center Bennett Fulper, guard Andrew Gonnella and tackle R. J. Dill are the experienced veterans.
All four starters from 2010 return this year, but end Justin Anderson has an injured foot. He had lost his starting spot to Isaiah Ross. The strength of this unit is at tackle. A. J. Francis and Joe Vellano teamed for 107 tackles and 17 ½ stops for loss. True freshman Keith Bowers could see the field early.
There is no depth at linebacker, so the three starters better stay healthy and be able to play for long stretches. Kenny Tate moves to linebacker from safety after he made 100 tackles with 8 ½ for loss. He intercepted three passes and broke up four others. Demetrius Hartsfield finished third on the team with 88 tackles.
With no real depth here, Edsall moved Avery Graham from cornerback to a backup linebacker spot. Graham is 5-10 and weighs just 195 pounds.
Cornerbacks Cameron Chism and Trenton Hughes return after recording 18 passes defended, but only one interception. Matt Robinson and Eric Franklin will not be able to match the efforts by last year's safeties.
Logan is an excellent punt returner. In 2010, he took two punts to the house while averaging 18.1 yards per return.
Edsall has a chance to send the Terps to a bowl this year, but the team will not match last year's results. The schedule offers them no favors. Out of the league, the Terps host West Virginia, Temple, and Towson. They face Notre Dame at Fedex Field (Washington Redskins home), which is basically a home game. It looks like Maryland will go 2-2 in those games. Maryland will have to break even in the league just to get to 6-6.
Tanner Price edged out Ted Stachitas in the spring. As a freshman, Price led the Demon Deacons with 1,349 passing yards and seven touchdowns. He completed 56.8%, but he only averaged 5.6 yards per attempt. True freshman Kevin Sousa is the top incoming recruit, but he may not see the field this year.
This unit is not all that strong, but it has to be an improvement over last year, when WF averaged just 144 passing yards per game. Chris Givens returns after leading the Deacs with 35 receptions and four touchdowns. However, Givens has a hamstring injury, and his status for the start of the season is unclear. Danny Dembry (8 receptions) may start in his place. Michael Campanero should more than double his number of catches in 2011, but he only caught 10 last year. Tight end Andrew Parker is more of a run-blocker, while Cameron Ford is the better route runner.
The Demon Deacons averaged more than four yards per carry last year for the first time in five years. Josh Harris returns after gaining 720 yards and scoring seven times. He averaged 5.7 yards per rush. Two quality backs will back him up. Brandon Pendergrass and Nick Knott should both see action this season.
Four starters return to the line, so this unit should fare better this year. However, they are prone to giving up sacks. Four of the five are seniors, so this unit will keep mistakes to a minimum. Guard Joe Looney is the one candidate likely to appear on an all-conference ballot.
Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe switched the team from a 4-3 to a 3-4 in the middle of last year's season. It made Nikita Whitlock a nose guard instead of a defensive tackle. Semantics aside, Whitlock recorded 10 ½ tackles for loss. He got better as the season progressed. Zach Thompson and Tristan Dorty will be the two new starters at end. Dorty was a linebacker last year and made 7 ½ tackles for losses.
Kyle Wilber figures to be the star of this unit. He comes off a season in which he led the team with 14 ½ stops behind the line and six sacks. He also got his paws in on four balls to send them harmlessly to the ground. Scott Betros, Justin Jackson, and Joey Ehrmann figure to make up the rest of the quartet. Wilber has been nursing a sore hamstring, and in his absence, Zachary Allen has been subbing for him. While not overpowering, this unit should improve this year if Wilber can get healthy.
Three starters return, led by safety Cyhl Quarles, who recorded 71 stops last year. Kenny Okoro and Merrill Noel will start at the corners, while Joe Bush starts at the other safety spot. This unit has room for improvement after giving up 238 passing yards per game in 2010.
Kicker Jimmy Newman was almost perfect last year. He connected on all of his PAT attempts and was 12 of 13 in field goal attempted.
The non-conference part of the schedule is Jekyll and Hyde. Wake Forest plays at Syracuse and hosts Notre Dame, two games the Deacons figure to lose. They host Gardner-Webb, the only sure thing on the schedule this year. They host Vanderbilt in the season finale, and that game should be a close one. Wake Forest will go 2-2 or 1-3 in those four games. In the ACC, the Deacs host North Carolina State and Maryland, the two teams that figure to be just above them in the preseason polls. Road games with North Carolina and Duke could be winnable based on how WF has performed leading up to those games.
There are not enough winnable games on the schedule to see any way Wake Forest could get to six wins. Four wins seem about right.
COASTAL DIVISION
Replacing all-time leading passer Tyrod Taylor will be tough. Taylor passed for 2,743 yards with a 24/5 TD/int ratio, while rushing for more than 900 yards (sacks removed).
Logan Thomas is big and mobile. At 6-6 and almost 250 pounds, he is built like a tight end and was recruited to Tech as an H-Back. Thomas saw limited action as a freshman, completing 12 of 26 passes for just 107 yards, while rushing for 29 yards on five carries.
Coach Frank Beamer has three receivers capable of challenging for all-conference honors. Jarrett Boykin leads the way after grabbing a team-high 53 receptions in 2010. He averaged 16 yards per catch. Danny Coale averaged nearly 19 yards on his 39 receptions, while former QB Marcus Davis added 19 receptions. Chris Drager has moved from tight end to defensive end and back to tight end. Eric Martin shows promise and could be used in a double tight end formation.
David Wilson has 1,000-yard potential, and the Hokies will not miss much of a beat after losing two key backs, one of whom signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Three players are competing for the backup position. Josh Oglesby is the leader, followed by Tony Gregory and Michael Holmes.
This shaped up to be one of the best in the country until injuries hit two starters. Guard Greg Kosal suffered a shoulder injury, and tackle Blake DeChristopher went down with a pectoral injury. Both players are well-ahead of schedule in their return, but neither may be ready for the season-opener. David Wang is working as Kosal's replacement, and Nick Becton, Michael Via, or Vinston Painter will fill in at tackle.
Center Andrew Miller takes over the starting role after seeing extensive playing time as a freshman. He is a former high school state wrestling champion and the strongest player on the line. Guard James Brooks made the 2nd team all-conference squad last year.
Defensive coordinator Bud Foster has been at VT for a quarter century. Last year, a young defensive line led to the Hokies giving up more than 20 points per game and 300 yards per game for the first time since 2003. This year's defensive line is a concern once again with three new starters.
The one holdover is tackle Antoine Hopkins. His brother Derrick will start opposite him. The new ends are James Gayle and J. R. Collins, with redshirt freshman Zack McCray and true freshman Luther Maddy backing them up. The potential is there for this unit to be tougher to run on than last year and with an equal pass rush.
The Hokies have both quality and quantity here, as they can go two-deep with little drop-off in talent. Bruce Taylor is a probably 1st team All-ACC middle linebacker. He led VT with 91 tackles and 15 ½ for loss last year with six sacks and 12 QB hurries. He also showed his worth as a pass defender, separating the receiver from the ball four times. Telvion Clark and Tariq Edwards are competing for one outside spot, while Jeron Gouveia-Winslow is competing with Nick Dew for the other spot.
The Hokies have excellent talent, but they are not as deep here as Beamer would like to be. Cornerback Jayron Hosley is the best in the league at his position. He led the ACC with nine interceptions and finished tied for first with 17 passes defended. Kyle Fuller replaces all-star Rashad Campbell; Fuller had six passes defended as a reserve last year.
Safeties Antoine Exum and Eddie Watley switched positions this summer, with Exum moving to free safety and Whitley moving to rover.
This is a much easier schedule for VT than the last two. Appalachian State replaces Boise State and Alabama as the season opener. Road trips to East Carolina and Marshall book-end a home game with Arkansas State. The Hokies get Clemson, Miami, and Boston College at home and avoid Florida State. They could easily run the table in the regular season. One loss will eliminate them from any national championship talk. They have to go 13-0 and hope two other big name teams do not do so as well.
We believe Thomas will emerge as an excellent quarterback, but he will not be as consistent as his predecessor. His percentage will be lower, but his yards per reception could be higher. Look for VT to average 28-30 points per game and 375-400 yards per game. On defense, the Hokies will recover from last year's aberration and give up less than 20 points and 300 yards again. A 12-0 regular season is a strong possibility, but remember this team has lost some early games to teams they should have beaten handily. Remember James Madison last year and East Carolina in 2008?
Note: The PiRate Ratings have not been able to adjust for the recent news that emerged from Miami. School President Donna Shalala revealed that 15 current players are being investigated for receiving illegal benefits from Miami booster and convicted felon Nevin Shapiro. Those names were not release, but Shapiro implicated 12 players. Since we do not know at this point just how involved things are, we cannot begin to deduct points from their rating. We can try to put a number on the intangible destruction of the program as a whole, but for now, their PiRate Rating shows them as the second best team in the Coastal Division.
Miami quarterbacks were a bit too generous with the ball last year, throwing 26 interceptions (2/game, almost 6% of all passes). New head coach Al Golden faces an additional headache because the projected starter is one of the 12 current Hurricanes implicated by Shapiro. Jacory Harris may or may not get to suit up this year for his senior season. Harris has quite an arm, but he has not been accurate.
Sophomore Stephen Morris will inherit the position if Harris is declared ineligible. Morris started the four times last year and posted stats similar to Harris—54% completions 6% interceptions. He did average better than 15 yards per completion.
Again, it is unsure if this position will be decimated with ineligibility. Travis Benjamin and Aldarius Johnson combined for 58 receptions and 900 yards last year; both were accused by Shapiro. That would leave LaRon Byrd as the only experienced receiver. He caught 41 passes, but Byrd does not have the elusiveness of the other two. True freshman Phillip Dorsett could be thrust into action immediately.
The top two tight ends, USC transfer Blake Ayles and Chase Ford, have both missed practices with injuries. Ayles was a 5-star recruit when he entered Trojanland four years ago.
Lamar Miller is a speedster, who can break open a long gain with the slightest of daylight. He averaged six yards per carry and scored six times. Mike James will back him up.
This unit has a lot of depth, even with the loss of tackle Seantrel Henderson, who underwent back surgery and should miss the season.
Guard Brandon Washington made the 1st Team All-ACC squad, while center Tyler Horn earned 3rd Team honors. Harland Gunn will start at guard. Joel Figueora is a sixth year senior who can play either guard or tackle. Redshirt Malcolm Bunche could start at tackle, while Jermaine Johnson and Jon Feliciano will provide depth.
This area is going to take a major hit if its five implicated players are declared ineligible. Projected starting tackle Marcus Forston, starting ends Marcus Robinson and Olivier Vernon, and key backups Adewale Ojomo and Dyron Dye are the heart and soul of the line. Forston, Vernon, and Ojomo represent 114 tackles, 14 sacks, 30 tackles for loss.
Tackle Micanor Regis was not implicated by Shapiro. He made 42 tackles with eight for loss. True freshman Anthony Chickillo could join seldom used Andrew Smith at end.
One player was accused from this unit, but he is the best defender on the team. Sean Spence finished second on the team last year with 111 tackles, 17 for loss. Spence also knocked away six passes. If he becomes ineligible, outside linebacker Ramon Buchanan will become the leader of this unit. The vacant middle linebacker spot will go to Jordan Futch, with true freshman Gionni Paul providing backup.
75% of the expected starting defensive backfield is on Shapiro's List. Cornerback JoJo Nicolas and Safeties Ray Ray Armstrong and Vaughn Telemaque combined for 173 tackles and 15 passes defended. This unit will become a major liability if these players are declared ineligible, and Miami will give up at least 100 extra yards through the air than they would have with the three starters in the lineup.
Shapiro accused 12 players, but the university is investigating 15. Aside from the possible loss of eligibility, the total repercussions are greater than just the loss of 12 or 15 players. Others will "quit" on the team, and the situation will steamroller into a catastrophe. The Hurricanes were in line to achieve 10 to 12 wins this year if the quarterbacks could cut down on interceptions. It could get ugly in Coral Gables, and "The U" could be looking at a losing season.
The schedule offers few breathers. Miami begins the season playing at Maryland on Labor Day. Then, the 'Canes host Ohio State in what will receive some sarcastic billing as convicts vs. convicts. A home game with Kansas State now becomes a losable game. Bethune-Cookman is the only sure win if all the players are lost.
With all the players available, Miami could go 10-2. Without them, the Hurricanes could finish with four or five wins. They are somewhere between 17 and 25 points weaker per game if the players are declared ineligible. Golden inherits a mess, and we would not be surprised if he leaves after just one season.
Here is another situation, but it pales in comparison to the one in Miami. Butch Davis was fired as head coach late in the off-season, and defensive coordinator Everett Withers was appointed as interim head coach.
Bryn Renner gets first crack at replacing T. J. Yates. Yates completed 67% of his passes for 3,418 yards and 19 touchdowns last year, topping the eight-yard per attempt mark. Renner threw two passes, completing one for 14 yards. The Tar Heels passed for 264 yards per game in 2010, and it would be a stretch to think Renner can match that number. Look for a considerable decline here.
Renner has the top two receivers returning from 2010. Dwight Jones led the club with 62 receptions and 946 yards. Erik Highsmith finished second with 348 yards. Jheranie Boyd is the wildcard here. He took a pass from Yates and ran 97 yards for a score against LSU in last year's opener, en route to a 221-yard night. He was only 8 for 89 after that. He also was used to run the wide reverse and gained 62 yards on 10 attempts. This unit is loaded.
This unit loses its top three players from last year. It welcomes back Ryan Houston, who missed last year with an injury. Houston is not fast, but he requires two or more defenders to bring him down. Houston will remind some fans of Jerome Bettis. However, he has not participated in contact drills due to his shoulder surgery earlier this year. The roster is thin after Houston with redshirt and true freshmen backing him up.
This is where the Carolina offense needs to improve the most. The Tar Heels' line gave up 37 sacks last year. Three starters return this year—center Cam Holland, guard Jonathan Cooper, and tackle James Hurst. Cooper was a 2nd Team All-ACC player, while Hurst earned Freshman All-American accolades. Travis Bond started against Tennessee in the Music City Bowl, and he will man the vacant guard position, while Brennan Williams will take over at tackle.
What could have been the top DL in the nation last year turned into an average line due to the ineligibility of two top players. End Quinton Coples took advantage of his chance to start and bankrolled it into a spot on the All-ACC first team. He finished third in the league with 10 sacks and was credited with 12 QB Hurries. Donte Paige-Moss starts at the other end spot. Moss recorded 13 ½ stops behind the line. Withers can count on three players to rotate at the tackle positions. Tydreke Powell, Sylvester Williams, and Jordan Nix are all listed as 1st string players. While not as talented as what 2010 could have been, this is one of the best lines in the league.
Two starters return from last year; Kevin Reddick and Zach Brown finished one-two in tackles with 74 and 72 respectively. Reddick has all-conference potential. Darius Lipford will be the new starter. This unit is about average for the ACC.
A hand injury to expected starting cornerback Jabari Price will keep him out for at least all of September. Charles Brown will miss the opener after having to sit out a game, so two new cornerbacks will start at the beginning of the season. Safety Tre Boston might start at cornerback until Brown and Price are back. Matt Merletti will start at one safety position. Wide receiver Todd Harrelson moves to cornerback to fill in, and true freshman Tim Scott might start the opening game.
Brown is the star of this unit, but UNC will sorely miss Da'Norris Searcy and Deunta Williams. Opponents will find holes in the Carolina secondary.
There is only one cupcake on the schedule, and James Madison must be taken seriously; just ask Virginia Tech! The remainder of non-league games include home games with Rutgers and Louisville and a trip to East Carolina. UNC will be fortunate to go 3-1 in those four games. UNC draws Virginia, Clemson, and North Carolina State from the Atlantic and avoids Florida State. It looks like a 4-4 conference mark will be their limit this year; interim coaches are hit or miss.
The Tar Heels will try to rely on more lengthy drives rather than trying to make quick touchdowns. They averaged just 25 points per game but gained close to 400 yards per game. The yardage definitely will drop, but the scoring could be about the same and not much less if any.
Defensively, the 'Heels will go as far as their front four will take them. The back seven is a little suspect, especially in the secondary. Opponents will complete 60% of their passes and gain more than 200 yards through the air. We believe UNC will surrender about as many points as they score. It looks like another so-so season in Chapel Hill, but cheer up Carolina Fans—basketball season is not that far away.
If Harris is ineligible at Miami, Duke's Sean Renfree will be the only returning quarterback in the Coastal Division. Renfree is on the cusp of breaking out into Coach David Cutcliffe's next star passer. He tutored a couple of guys with the last name of Manning, so he knows how to develop passers.
Renfree threw for more than 3,100 yards and completed better than 61% of his passes last year. 14 of those passes went for touchdowns, but 17 went into the wrong pair of hands. If he can reduce his mistakes this year, we could be looking at an All-ACC performer.
Renfree has some quality players to pass to. Conner Vernon and Donovan Varner could both finish in the top five in the league in receptions and yardage after combining for 133 catches for 1,709 yards last year. Brandon Braxton will at least double his amount of receptions this year after grabbing 14 passes in 2010. Tight end Cooper Helfet added 34 receptions, so this group has talent. Keep an eye on true freshman Jamison Crowder.
At Duke, 110 yards per game is an exemplary amount of rushing yards. It was the most in five seasons in Durham. Desmond Scott, Josh Snead, and Juwan Thompson all return after sharing the load last year, and the Duke running game should top 100 yards again this season. The quartet will also top four yards per carry, making this unit abnormally strong in 2011—at least for Duke.
This is the major question mark on this side of the ball. The Blue Devils' offensive line has been rather offensive in recent years. The loss of starting center Brian Moore for an indefinite amount of time (fractured forearm) clouds the issue even more.
Cutcliffe has recruited well the last couple of years, and we have a sneaky suspicion that the offensive line will improve to mediocrity this season. At Duke, mediocre is a milestone.
Dave Harding was an outstanding freshman last year in a part-time starter role. He will move in from guard and take over at center. Perry Simmons and Kyle Hill will protect the flanks and open up holes at their tackle positions.
The biggest addition to the defensive line will not suit up once this season. He is new defensive line coach Rick Petri. Petri has over 30 years of successful experience.
Petri will mold a defensive line that improves on the 200+ yards allowed rushing and only 12 sacks. Duke switches to a 4-2-5 defense this year. Sydney Sarmiento and Charlie Hatcher return to the inside. Sarmiento shows promise and could emerge as a star in the next couple of years, while Hatcher is a two-gap plugger. He finished second on the team last year with 7 ½ tackles for loss. End Kenny Anunike is nursing a bad ankle and could miss the opener, but redshirt freshman Dezmond Johnson could step in and produce for the Blue Devils.
This is the biggest liability on the team. Mike linebacker Kelby Brown is smaller than some safeties, and he is coming back from a knee injury. Austin Gamble will team up to form a rather weak two-man tandem. Brown hustles and makes a lot of plays, but frequently backs get an extra yard or two.
Three starters return to a unit that is not that far from respectability. Safety Matt Daniels is the star of this unit. He played admirably against both the run and pass last year, coming up with six stops behind the line and batting away seven passes with an interception. Lee Butler returns at a safety position after posting nine passes defended. August Campbell will take on the new hybrid safety/linebacker position.
Ross Cockrell led the Blue Devils with three interceptions. He returns at one cornerback spot, while Zach Greene figures to start at the other spot.
Duke missed a seven-win season by a thin margin last year. Close losses to Wake Forest, Maryland, Boston College, and North Carolina left Duke at 3-9 instead. If the offense improves by four to five points, and the defense does the same, Duke could be looking at its first six-win season since 1994.
We admit here at the PiRate Ratings that we have the highest esteem for Coach Cutcliffe and believe he will guide Duke back to a bowl game—if not this year, then next. Duke can win six games this year.
The schedule has become somewhat easier since the start of summer. Duke's opening game against Richmond got a lot easier when the Spiders had to replace their coach following his DUI arrest less than two weeks before the game. The Blue Devils also face Miami and North Carolina, two more teams facing dilemmas.
Add Tulane and Florida International as well as home games with Georgia Tech and Wake Forest and a road game with Virginia, and you can make a case for six wins.
Uh-oh! Virginia is in a bit of a mess here. It's nice to have four options at quarterback, but Coach Mike London is having to choose from a weakness and not a strength. The loss of Marc Verica will cause UVA to drop drastically in the passing game.
Sophomore Michael Rocco appears to hold a slight edge at this point after throwing 25 passes last year. True freshman David Watford could eventually be the man under center, while Michael Strauss and Ross Metheny are in the mix. Whoever ends up playing, expect a possibility of 100 less passing yards this season.
The Cavs must replace their top play-maker from 2010. Dontrelle Inman averaged 18 yards on his 51 receptions, and there is nobody on the roster capable of matching those numbers.
Kris Burd actually led in receptions with 58, but he is the only receiver capable of becoming a breakaway threat. True freshman Darius Jennings could emerge as a key player in his first season.
Perry Jones was a co-primary option last year and rushed for 646 yards and a touchdown. The absence of Keith Payne and his ability to convert on third and short and at the goal line will cost more than his 750 rushing yards.
The only reason for optimism on offense this year is a rather decent and experienced offensive line. Four starters return, including tackle Morgan Moses, who stood out as a freshman last year. Center Anthony Mihota, guard Austin Pasztor, and tackle Oday Aboushi are the other three returning starters. This unit is the only real plus on the 2011 offense.
Virginia could not stop enemy backs last year and was torched for more than 200 rushing yards per game and better than five yards per rush allowed. The pass rush only produced 19 sacks, so there is a lot of room for improvement.
London will play three tackles in a rotation. Matt Conrath, Nick Jenkins, and Will Hill will split time inside. At end, Jake Snyder and Cam Johnson will start. Johnson is the stud of this unit; he led the Cavs with 6 ½ sacks and 14 ½ tackles for loss. Expect some improvement in the trenches.
This is the major liability on this side of the ball, even though all three starters return from 2010. Middle linebacker Steve Greer, Will linebacker LaRoy Reynolds, and Sam Linebacker Aaron Taliaferro are competent but not spectacular. The trio made 161 stops last year but only 1 ½ sacks on blitzes.
The back line is quite talented, and with the addition of some quality recruits, it will have depth this year as well. Cornerback Chase Minnifield led the Cavs with 10 passes defended including six interceptions. Safety Rodney McLeod provided excellent run support, but he needs to improve in the passing game. True freshman Tra Nicholson takes over at the other cornerback spot. Three other true freshmen, cornerback Brandon Phelps and safeties Anthony Harris and Darius Lee will see playing time.
Virginia's schedule will give them a chance to top last year's four wins. The Cavaliers should be favored in three of their four non-ACC games. They host William & Mary in the opener, but UVA lost to W&M two years ago. The Tribe will be tough to beat. Virginia travels to Indiana and hosts Southern Miss and Idaho. It is a tricky non-league slate; the Cavs could win all or lose all, but we believe they should go 3-1 or 2-2. In ACC play, Virginia must play at Miami and North Carolina, the two schools with predicaments. If those games had been at Scott Stadium, then UVA might be figured to win both.
The Cavaliers return 17 starters, but three of the four missing were the top three players on offense. We believe the new offense will have a tough time exceeding last year's offense. The defense will definitely be better, but the question remains: how many more plays will the stop side have to defend if the offense does not gel?
We believe Virginia is looking a repeat of last year.
Joshua Nesbitt was known only for his running skills, but he ran the option like a magician. He was on pace for a 1,000-yard rushing season before he went out for the season against Virginia Tech in game nine. Tevin Washington started the last three regular season games plus the bowl game, and he put up similar numbers to Nesbitt. Look for Washington to lead the team in rushing, but his passing may be no better than Nesbitt. Tech completed just 38.1% of their passes in 2010, numbers that sound like the 1940's and 1950's.
The top four receivers return to the fold. Okay, the top four receivers caught a grand total of 40 passes, so this position is more about downfield blocking and getting open deep when the defense thinks you will decoy or block yet again. Stephen Hill got open and led the team with 15 receptions; he averaged close to 20 yards per catch.
The Yellow Jackets will miss Anthony Allen, who led the ACC with 1,316 yards. The new B-Back (fullback) is former quarterback David Sims. He has won the job after being fourth on the depth chart in spring. Don't expect 1,300 yards from this position, but Sims will get the job done and force an extra defender into the box to prevent him from gaining three, four, and five yards with consistency.
Both starting A-backs (slot backs) return this year. Orwin Smith and Roddy Jones combined for 869 yards, averaging 8.3 yards per carry, mostly on pitches from Nesbitt.
Tech must cut down on the high number of fumbles this year. They were -6 in turnover margin because of the numerous fumbles in the option plays.
Even though option offenses can cover up liabilities in the blocking corps, this is still a big concern. Two players expected to start will not be available at the beginning of the season. Will Jackson and Phil Smith are out with injuries. Jackson was selected as a Freshman All-American last year. Backup guard Ryan Bailey is also out with an injury, so GT has some issues here.
True freshman Trey Braun will start at one of the guard spots. Omoregie Uzzi, the top blocker, will start at the other guard spot.
In the option offense, the line must make a lot of calls prior to the snap, and it requires a lot of thinking prior to reacting. With the line in despair, this could be a problem early in the season.
This is the only area on this side of the ball that does not have a lot of holes to fill. As it is, the defensive line is average at best.
All three starters return. Nose tackle Logan Walls can adequately plug the middle. He only made 23 tackles, but he kept blockers away from the inside linebackers. Ends Izaan Cross and Jason Peters combined for 11 ½ tackles for loss, and Cross knocked away four passes. This group is not the best pass rushing trio, and they allowed enemy runners to average 4.5 yards per carry.
Two starters return, but it is new starter Jeremiah Attaochu that should become the star of this mediocre quartet. As a freshman in a reserve role, the outside linebacker registered 23 tackles with three sacks. Steven Sylvester will man the other outside linebacker spot, while Julian Burnett and Daniel Drummond will start on the inside. Sylvester led the Techsters with 10 ½ tackles for loss.
This unit is in shambles, and it is the reason the PiRate Ratings list them as the last place team in the Coastal Division to start the season.
Not having much depth to start with, GT lost two players that were expected to contribute. Fred Holton tore his Achilles tendon and is done for the season, while Ryan Ayers transferred to Liberty.
Louis Young will start at one cornerback. In limited action in 2010, he made 10 tackles. Rod Sweeting takes over at the opposite corner after recording eight passes defended. Safeties Rashaad Reid and Isaiah Johnson have some experience, but neither will be able to replace Dominique Reese, who was tough against both the run and pass. Look for GT to give up more than 225 yards per game through the air.
Tech's special teams were not that special last year. They had trouble covering punts, and there was virtually no help with punt returns. Expected kick returner B. J. Bostic begins the season in street clothes and may be a medical redshirt.
Georgia Tech led the nation in rushing with an averaged of 323 yards per game, and they could lead the nation again this season. However, teams will put eight and nine in the box and force Tech to pass. An option team needs to be able to average over eight yards per pass attempt to scare defenses into staying honest; Tech averaged just 6.5 yards and will more than likely do no better this year. It adds up to some stagnation on offense, so we do not see the Yellow Jackets equaling their offensive production of 2010 (26 points and 407 yards).
Defense is going to be a sore spot, and second year coordinator Al Groh has a short fuse that could cause some dissension if early problems develop. We do not like the prospects for this program in 2011.
Only an easy September schedule could save the season. GT hosts Western Carolina to start the season and then visits Middle Tennessee. They return to host Kansas and North Carolina to close out the month. The Jackets need to be 4-0 if they plan on going to a bowl game, because the schedule is tough once October arrives. If GT starts 2-2, then they will finish with four or five wins.
2011 Atlantic Coast Conference Media Poll
1st Place Votes
N. C. State
ACC Championship
2011 Big East Conference PiRate Ratings
PiRate #
Florida St.
8-0/13-0 *
Boston Coll.
N.C. State
Va. Tech
8-0/12-1
3-5/5-7 ^
N. Carolina
* Florida State picked to beat Va. Tech
in the ACC Championship Game
^ This prediction based on possibility of 12
to 15 players being declared ineligible.
If they play, Miami is picked to win 9 games.


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Cities around the world increasingly face pressure from both growing populations and climate change. In addition to dealing with the effects of urbanisation and increased population density, cities also need to develop solutions that enable them to withstand the threats of rising sea levels and extreme weather events. An integrated approach to urbanisation and climate change can ensure cost efficiency and synergies in terms of greater value from urban development investments. Through public-private collaboration and long-term holistic planning, many Danish cities have achieved this and at the same time gained greater public support and more liveable cities.
We invite you to explore solutions related to integrated urban water management in more depth below, find potential partners, catch up on the latest related news and discover real-life case examples of how flood integrated urban water management can help solve your environmental challenges.
An exhilarating week of energy events in the Nordic cities of Copenhagen and Malmo drew to a close last Friday. Known as Nordic Clean Energy Week, the event gathered an influential and broad group of actors from the energy sphere, ranging from energy ministers and researchers from G20 economies, to companies and investors with the common goal of accelerating the global transition to a world powered by renewables.
Our cities are growing and so is the need to make them more sustainable and liveable. In this month's article, we gather 3 examples of holistic urban solutions from a water and climate adaption perspective that contribute to creating liveable cities.
A new project aims to change the way we manage water cycles in cities. The partners behind the project want to revolutionise the way we understand and manage urban water. The vision is to profit from climate adaptation and to win socioeconomic savings.
Happy World Water Day! In honour of this year's "Nature for Water" theme, we take a look at 10 nature-based solutions that help us fight water scarcity, poor water quality and inadequate sanitation.
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Urban water systems – for drinking water provision, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management – are key to human health and environmental protection in cities around the globe. They are challenged by urbanisation, by decades of maintenance and by an increased frequency of floods and droughts due to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.
Just a decade ago, most cities saw water as something to hide and remove in sewers. Today, the harbor water in Copenhagen is clean enough to swim in and the area around the Harbour Bath has flourished. This has been achieved through an integrated approach to urban water management, combining a broad range of environmental, economic and social strategies. Although initially more complex, it is ultimately more cost-efficient from an overall societal perspective.
When investments in blue infrastructure are integrated early in the urban planning process, synergies can be achieved and costs reduced. Moreover, in order to meet the future demand for water, there needs to be a strong focus on efficient water management, operation and not least a focus on reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW). Overcoming barriers to reduce NRW requires attention and involvement from several stakeholders – from politicians to local consumers – as well as new partnerships. The right political framework can create incentives for innovation and optimisation, as well as increase public awareness on the value of having a stable and efficient water supply.
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Editor Keith Morgan guns it from Chicago to Santa Monica – 4,000 kilometres in 7 days on Nissan's Altimate Rogue Trip.
In this week's Driveway Canada, auto enthusiast and editor Keith Morgan looks back on his spin with Nissan on the 'Altimate Rogue Trip' – a 4,000-kilometre, seven-day drive from Chicago to Santa Monica along America's historic Route 66.
Read more of Keith's story on Driveway's website.
Below is a full link listing of Keith's Days 1 to 7, and below that are Nissan's videos – a collection of HD diaries through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and, Cali.
*Driveway Canada is a weekly print section published in all of Black Press's B.C. newspapers. Head to DrivewayCanada.ca for a full archive of its Car Reviews, Features, and Photo Galleries.


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The Most Colorful People in The Tanning of America
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Last night, the four-part television event, The Tanning of America, made its debut on VH1. The first installment of the series focused on hip-hop's origins on the streets of New York City. As the program continues, we'll highlight the genre's path to the White House and detail its emergence as the most culturally significant movement of our time.
Today, we're taking a look at some of the most influential individuals in the tanning process. From musicians to movie stars and athletes, there are a handful of names that will always be remembered for sparking change. However, this post does not tell the entire story of The Tanning of America. We knowingly omitted a host of heavy hitters, all of whom played a big role in the cultural shift that culminated in the election of the first black president. If you want the complete rendition, watch the Rock Doc on the VH1 app or on television (Feb. 24-27 at 11 p.m.).
Rather than be encyclopedic, we selected the individuals whose personal stories resonated with us the most. We picked stories of triumph that still blow us away with their trailblazing resilience and attitude. If this article gets your neurons throbbing, come back on Thursday, Feb. 27 for our final breakdown of The Tanning of America's Most Eye-Opening Moments.
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Ok, had some more time this morning and I started poking around various forums. It turns out that 9dragons is using a particular program called Gameguard by Nprotect to help guard against cheaters. This program acts like a rootkit and inject itself into core files, which is what Vista is detecting. It always did this on the other OS plaltforms, but Vista was the only one that really detected it. I just don't agree with the way it handeled itself, with very nondescriptive error and deactivation.
As the game industry continues to be more Draconian in thier attempt to counter the piracy/cheating issues it really does seem that it hurts the masses more then helping them. I am not sure who to peg this on really. The game company for injecting a rootkit like program into my machine or Vista for not being able to diagnose the program better.
Appearantly there is a patch out for this that the game company has to put into place and will soon to keep Vista users from having these kind of issues.


Jack Hamill can be forgiven for his cosmically comical references, from the outer-planetary names he gives his music to the cover art that looks like it was beamed direct to Earth some time in the early 80's. He can be forgiven these things because it doesn't hide any of his incredible talent, which becomes very clear upon first listening to one of his releases. The young producer (barely nudging twenty years, I believe) has only two previous credits to his Space Dimension Controller handle, though one of those, Unidentified Flying Oscillator, is a full length foray into spaced out electro (available here for free). He has also recorded earlier, more experimental, downbeat work under the name RL/VL. His new EP for Royal Oak carries some of those influences but leans more towards deep, atmospheric house and Detroit techno.
Those nods to Detroit can mostly be found on "Cosmo30 Travel Duration," which sends out sonar tracer bullets, eventually landing a direct hit on some funked up Herbie Hancock-styled keys. The bass notes work wonderfully off those keys, creating a deep, body popping groove. Hamill heads further into the land of space boogie with the title track, dropping the tempo slightly and giving those hot vintage synths a real workout. There is a strong Detroit influence here too, though with both tracks here the familiar elements we recognize as being of a Detroit-y nature occur through the melodies rather than the percussion, which carries the simplistic automation of robotic, electro funk. Closing track "BBD Alignment" is of immeasurable deepness and feeling. At first it marred the rest of the EP for me as I was so focused on it, quite happy to pass over the others to return to its dreamy embrace. A lot of the time when I listen to music I am anticipating what is coming next, or taking note of what the producer has done to effect certain sounds. Listening to "BBD Alignment," none of those thoughts entered my head, it was simply a matter of completely feeling the music.
Detroit wunderkind Kyle Hall's remix of the title track, true to his form, sounds unlike any of his other productions. He keeps the majority of the melodies, propels things into a higher gear and straps on a more substantial kick, hollowing out the bass line in the process. For all its inherent sense of funk within the melodies, there is a tweaked out, manic feel to the track that will probably divide opinion. For me this EP is made by the three incredible original tracks, which all point to a very promising career for Jack Hamill.
I strongly recommend the free LP mentioned in this review, it gives light to the experiments that led to the very mature sound Hamill was hinting at a few years ago. I love his second release, but this one was as immediate but should be grower for sure.
What you describe happening with BBD Alignment I have with the title track. A true journey indeed. His release on kinnego: "The Love Quadrant" has a similar dreamy quality that lifts me up every time I hear it.


Just six games across the league Thursday with all attention firmly on the 3 pm trade deadline. With a number of potential moves yet to be made, picking up any player could come with an element of risk. Marc Gasol is a realistic chance to be moved making Ivan Rabb a strong speculative pickup. JaMychal Green is also questionable which will open up even more opportunity. I will breakdown a number of players who could have value, keeping in mind the rosters could look very different come game time.
Avery Bradley (36%) – Stream: The Clippers traded away Tobias Harris, Mike Scott, and Boban Marjanovic and will, therefore, be very thin heading into Thursday. Danilo Gallinari is a chance to return, however, Bradley should still see plenty of minutes with the new recruits already ruled out.
Landry Shamet (17%) – Drop: Shamet figures to move into a similar role on his new team but will not play Thursday making him irrelevant as a streaming option just now.
Cory Joseph (26%) – Watch: Joseph has been in and out of the starting lineup recently, although his production has remained relatively mediocre. At best he is a steal and assists streamer but chances are there is someone with more upside floating around.
Jerryd Bayless (32%) – Add: Bayless had his worst game in over two weeks Tuesday, however, did still manage eight assists. As long as Jeff Teague and Tyus Jones are out, Bayless should be rostered in all competitive leagues.
Josh Okogie (19%) – Watch: Okogie scored in double-digits Tuesday but had been struggling prior to that. Outside of his steals, the supporting numbers have been lacking over the past few weeks and he remains more of a deep league player despite starting most nights.
Khem Birch (4%) – Drop: Mo Bamba is a chance of missing the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his leg, meaning Birch could remain the backup to Nikola Vucevic moving forward. Birch has upside but his role will be too small to warrant any consideration in competitive leagues.
Delon Wright (17%) – Drop: Kyle Lowry returned in the last game which hurt Wright and makes him droppable in most scenarios. He possesses the ability to produce across the board but would need in excess of 20 minutes to hold any significant value.
Alex Len (45%) – Watch: Len has struggled over the past week and certainly deserves to be left on waivers everywhere. Owners should keep an eye on the situation, however, with Dewayne Dedmon a chance to be moved before the deadline. If that is the case, Len could theoretically move into the starting lineup.
Jeremy Lin (44%) – Watch: A lot of uncertainty surrounds a number of the Hawks players right now, Lin included. He is a tough player to stream until his role becomes clear, although that should be within the next 24 hours.
Omari Spellman (17%) – Watch: Much like Alex Len, Spellman is a chance to move into the starting lineup should Dewayne Dedmon be traded. The Hawks will likely want to prioritize the development of Spellman if that is the case which would make him an intriguing target.
Ivica Zubac (42%) – Stream: Zubac is listed as probable Thursday, and owners could look to stream him in if you need points and rebounds. His playing time has been wildly inconsistent over the past three weeks, meaning there is certainly an element risk involved.
Lance Stephenson (19%) – Drop: Stephenson has scored in double-figures in four of his past five games, one of his better stretches of the season. The Lakers are quite the dysfunctional team right now, making basically the entire roster tough to own in many leagues.
Ivan Rabb (23%) – Add: Rabb finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds in his last game, arguably the best performance of his career. JaMychal Green continues to struggle with a knee injury and Marc Gasol could be traded prior to the deadline. Of course, that is just speculative right now but Rabb is worth picking up in competitive leagues if you have a streaming spot available.
Nerlens Noel (33%) – Stream: Noel has struggled over the past three games, however, he continues to provide blocked shots on a nightly basis. The Thunder come up against what could be a vastly understrength Grizzlies team meaning Noel is a chance to see additional playing time.
Terrance Ferguson (16%) – Watch: Ferguson has been better over the past two games but his production is still mediocre at best. He appears to have the starting role locked up and will likely move in and out of streaming territory as the season continues.
Bryn Forbes (41%) – Stream: Forbes moved to the bench Wednesday, ending with 10 points including two triples. Forbes is about as boring a streaming option as you will find and his lack of supporting numbers, along with a relatively low ceiling, meaning he is a fringe stream at best. Both Patty Mills and Marco Belinelli are more attractive options if you need perimeter scoring.
Patty Mills (29%) – Stream: Mills moved into the starting lineup Wednesday, with the Spurs resting a number of regular starters. He ended with double-digits for the sixth straight game despite laying just 17 minutes in the blowout loss. Mills has drained multiple three-pointers in eight consecutive games and with the ability to rack up assists, should be a streaming target in many leagues.
Marco Belinelli (29%) – Stream: Belinelli replaced Bryn Forbes in the starting lineup Wednesday, a move that may have been situational. Much like Forbes, Belinelli provides very little outside of his three-point shooting but does have a slightly higher ceiling.
Davis Bertans (25%) – Add: Bertans remained in the starting lineup, finishing with 12 points in 23 minutes. The low playing time was as a result of the blowout and nothing to do with his efforts on the court. He is a chance to stick in the starting lineup until Derrick White returns, and could be a sneaky low-end pickup in competitive leagues.
Jake Layman (13%) – Stream: Layman scored a career-high 25 points Tuesday, adding eight rebounds and two triples. Owners in standard leagues need to start paying attention here, although the addition of Rodney Hood could complicate matters. Layman has played at least 25 minutes in six of his past eight games, topping 20 points in three of those. If you have a streaming spot available, Layman could be worth adding to see if his production can continue.


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One of the world's biggest pop stars releases her 6th studio album "HERE". Are there any songs (or other stuff like ester eggs and meta things) we could be excited about?
Well, it's tough question, because Keys hasn't exactly been giving the answer what artist she will be now: old well-known pop diva, collaborating with Jay Z (or A$AP Rocky, for instance) or resurected singer-songwriter returning to soul and RnB roots like in "In Common".
We really don't know yet.
I don't want to sound cynical, but songstress who opened last UEFA Champions League final, the day before album release, published short film called "The Gospel", where foundation of "Here" was built. But do we have to listen more stories about poor black people and cops who abuse them? Artist must tells us personal story about family, growing up and creating process. All, of course, in beautiful, perfectly ballanced black and white shots. And in the background we're hearing fragments of new songs. Clever, right?
It's not bad idea, but to be honest, hasn't this album been late about six months, has it? In June Blood Orange published Freetown Sound, where he initiated this rush to telling inconvenient stories in very convenient ways. "Best Of You", "Augustine" or "Cardon Hollider" are strong tracks with something to tell and wonderful featuring artists like Empress Of or Nelly Furtado.
Also – Dev Hynes has created 17-tracks record with some kind of interludes inside. So we have real musical meat here. And more important: Freetown Sound wasn't only Afro-Americans' manifest, it included all minority at once.
Then, Solange time has come. Younger Knowles sister hits with A Seat at the Table on September 30th. Record made and is still making big noise, because of artistic and social experience. Interludes made from archival tapes, shreds of interviews and personal records was a bull's-eye. That album also has included a bunch of recognizable artists such as Sampha, Kelela, Kelly Rowland and Lil Wayne.
Alicia Keys's album doen't feel like something new, however constantly tries to keep us in this belief.
It has a few songs that feel right, though. Even bad timing doesn't cross out musical value of individual tracks. My personal favourite is "Illusion of Bliss". New Yorker can tell good story, of course, she has a big songwriting potential and experience, so uses that.
Finally, obviousness – I wonder what would happened, if Here sounds like "In Common" entirely. Track from which everything has started. New Alicia Keys – self-aware person, brave woman and graceful artist. This is definitely my jam and it will stay that way to the end of time.
So, if Solange's album would be perfect The Get Down soundtrack, Alicia Keys's Here is only good fitting for Marvel's Luke Cage – nice, with a few extraordinary conceptions, but as whole is too vague and sketchy. Does not have strong identity and doesn't know what record want to be.


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