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Roe v. Leland
United States District Court, D. Montana, Missoula Division
QUINLAN G. ROE, Plaintiff,
RHONDA L. LELAND; CLAUDIA LYNN WELLS; and ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendants.
DONALD W. MOLLOY, DISTRICT JUDGE.
In December 2014 and June 2015, Plaintiff Quinlan G. Roe was involved in two separate motor vehicle accidents with uninsured motorists. (Doc. 3.) He unsuccessfully attempted to obtain the full amount of uninsured motorists ("UM") benefits from his own auto insurer, Defendant Allstate Insurance Company. (Doc. 9 at ¶ 2.) On December 6, 2018, Roe filed a negligence suit against the two uninsured motorists, Rhonda Leland and Claudia Wells, in Montana Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County. (Id. at ¶ 3.) Leland was immediately served, (Doc. 2-5), and attempts were made to serve Wells, but she could not be located, (Doc. 9 at ¶ 6). On August 21, 2019, Roe amended his complaint to include Allstate. (Doc. 3.) On September 11, 2019, Allstate removed the case to this Court on the grounds that Leland and Wells are now, and at the time the Amended Complaint was filed, nominal parties whose citizenship is not considered for the purposes of establishing federal diversity jurisdiction. (Doc. 1 at 4.) Roe seeks to remand this matter back to state court in the absence of complete diversity. (Doc. 7.) He also seeks fees and costs associated with the motion. While remand is appropriate, fees and costs are not awarded.
A party's request for remand and for associated costs and attorney fees are governed by 28 U.S.C. § 1447. The request for remand will be granted if the court finds that the removal is improper and the federal court lacks jurisdiction. Id.
I. Diversity Jurisdiction
A defendant may remove "any civil action brought in a State court of which the district courts ... have original jurisdiction." 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a). Allstate premises removal of the present case on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a)(1). "Diversity removal requires complete diversity, meaning that each plaintiff must be of a different citizenship from each defendant." Grancare, LLC v. Thrower ex rel. Mills, 889 F.3d 543, 548 (9th Cir. 2018). But assessment of citizenship is limited to "real and substantial parties to the controversy," disregarding "nominal" parties. Navarro Sav. Ass 'n v. Lee, 446 U.S. 458, 460-61 (1980); see also 28 U.S.C. § 1441(b)(2) (action may not be removed under section 1332(a) "if any of the parties in interest properly joined and served as defendants is a citizen of the State in which such action is brought"). Allstate, as the removing party, bears the burden of establishing jurisdiction. Indus. Tectonics, Inc. v. Aero Alloy, 912 F.2d 1090, 1092 (9th Cir. 1990). If federal jurisdiction is in doubt, remand is necessary. Dunham v. Lockheed Martin Corp., 445 F.3d 1247, 1252 (9th Cir. 2006).
It is undisputed that for the purposes of removal Roe, Leland, and Wells are assumed to be citizens of Montana. (See Doc. 2-1 at ¶¶ 1-3; Doc. 3 at ¶¶ 1-3.)[1]But Allstate asserts that Leland and Wells are not "real and substantial" parties because Allstate is the uninsured payment obligor. On the other hand, Roe maintains that both Leland and Wells have a stake in this litigation as the tortfeasors, albeit uninsured tortfeasors.
As indicated by the parties, the persuasive authority on this issue is divided. Allstate relies on a case that found the uninsured tortfeasor was a nominal party where the claim was for UM benefits and the driver was merely named to trigger an "inchoate" payment obligation owed by the UM insurer. Kidd v. Gilfilen, 170 F.Supp.2d 649, 651-52 (S.D. W.Va. 2001); see also Jakoubek v. Fortis Benefits Ins. Co., 301 F.Supp.2d 1045, 1050-51 (D. Neb. 2003) (disregarding the citizenship of the State of Nebraska in assessing benefits owed and administered by a private insurer). Roe relies on two other district court cases that hold the opposite, Van-Soolen v. Horace Mann Insurance Co., 2012 WL 3730529 (D. Nev. Aug. 2, 2012), and Thomas v. Corbett, 2010 WL 3064470 (S.D. W.Va. Aug. 2, 2010). In Van-Soolen, the court concluded that an uninsured motorist was a real party in interest in a case that also included the UM carrier because Nevada law specifically allowed the plaintiff to seek recovery against the insurer, the uninsured motorist, or both. The Thomas court reached a similar result, finding that the low coverage limits and possibility of personal recovery against the uninsured motorist justified a significant stake in the lawsuit.
Van-Soolen and Thomas are more persuasive given Montana law and Roe's insistence that policy limits may be insufficient to cover his damages. In Montana, a plaintiff can bring a direct tort action against the tortfeasor, as the person who caused the alleged injuries, and a contract claim against his UM carrier who stands in the shoes of the tortfeasor "for the purpose of fulfilling [its] contractual obligations" under the policy. Dill v. Mont. Thirteenth Jud. Dist. Ct., 979 P.2d 188, 191 (Mont. 1999). Thus, it is appropriate for Roe to sue Leland and Wells directly under Montana law. Additionally, Roe states that he may seek a judgment in excess of the UM coverage limits of $600, 000 on the grounds that his injuries will diminish his earning capacity for the remainder of his life. (Doc. 13 at 9.) Thus, Wells and Leland potentially have a financial stake in the litigation. Unlike the situation in Kidd, the case relied on by Allstate, the tortfeasors' presence in the case is more than just a procedural mechanism to reach the insurer.
Based on the foregoing, remand is appropriate. To the extent this is a close question, any doubt weighs in favor of remand. Dunham, 445 F.3d at 1252.
II. Fees and Costs
Roe further seeks his fees and costs associated with removal. While such fees and costs can be awarded, 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c), such an award is not warranted. The parties' merits briefing on the jurisdictional issue references what Allstate calls the "confirmatory email." (Docs. 4, 12.) While the contents of this email are not sufficient to confer jurisdiction, Allstate reasonably understood this correspondence as an acknowledgement that this case is fundamentally about recovering uninsured benefits from Allstate. (See Doc. 12 at 4.) In light of that understanding and the authority discussed above, a fees award is not appropriate.
Based on the foregoing, Roe's motion (Doc. 7) is GRANTED in PART and DENIED in PART. This matter is REMANDED back to the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County. The clerk is directed to transmit the file to the state ...


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Domestic violence (also named domestic assault or family violence) is violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. It may be termed intimate partner violence when committed by a spouse or partner in an intimate relationship against the other spouse or partner, and can take place in heterosexual or same-sex relationships, or between former spouses or partners. Domestic violence can also involve violence against children, parents, or the elderly. It takes a number of forms, including physical, verbal, emotional, economic, religious, reproductive, and sexual abuse, which can range from subtle, coercive forms to marital rape and to violent physical abuse such as choking, beating, female genital mutilation, and acid throwing that results in disfigure mentor death. Domestic murders include stoning, bride burning, honor killings, and dowry deaths.
A domestic assault charge in Los Angeles threatens more than just your marriage. Like any other assault, a domestic assault conviction can result in not only the loss of your family, but the loss of your freedom as well. Emotionally-charged and aggressively pursued by prosecutors, domestic assault charges are serious and a conviction can result in serious penalties.
Various individuals and groups have defined domestic violence to include everything from saying unkind or demeaning-words, to grabbing a person's arm, to hitting, kicking, choking, or even murdering. Domestic violence most often refers to violence between married or cohabiting couples, although it sometimes refers to violence against other members of a household, such as children or elderly relatives. It occurs in every racial, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious group,although conditions such as poverty, drug or alcohol abuse, and mental illness increase its likelihood. Studies indicate that the incidence of domestic violence among homosexual couples is approximately equivalent to that found among heterosexual couples.
Domestic assault involving married or cohabiting couples received vast media attention during the 1990's. The highly publicized 1995 trial of former professional football player and movie actor O.J. (Orenthal James) Simpson for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Lyle Goldman thrust it onto the front pages of newspapers for many months. Simpson was acquitted of the murder charges, but evidence produced at his trial showed that he had been arrested in 1989 for spousal Battery and that he had threatened to kill his ex-wife. The disclosure that a prominent sports figure and movie star had abused his wife prompted a national discussion on the causes of domestic violence, its prevalence, and effective means of eliminating it.
Domestic violence is an epidemic all over the world. Victims tend to be women, though men are frequently victimized too in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. More than 38 million American women have been victims of domestic violence. The technological revolution has opened up new ways for abusers to dominate, intimidate, and control the people in their lives through manipulation, cyber-stalking, and emotional blackmail. But the #MeToo movement and new research have exposed ways for abuse victims to fight back and free themselves from the fear and control of dangerous, narcissistic abusers.
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The Côte d'Azur & Italian Riviera for Solo Travellers
8 Days - Solo Traveller
Stretching from Cannes in France to La Spezia in Italy, the Riviera is famed for its sun-kissed beaches, chic resorts and the superyachts of the elite, but there's much more to discover. Until the late 18th century, the area was known mostly for its fishing, olives and flowers for perfumes. Before long, the Riviera was transformed into a winter health resort for the British upper class. Magnificent gardens were developed by the wealthy, notably Lawrence Johnston, the creator of Hidcote who established the Serre de la Madone in the hills above Menton, and the Hanbury family who made the steep Italian cliffs of La Mortola an unparalleled collection of exotic plants. With the arrival of the railway in the mid-19th century, the Riviera became the preferred holiday destination of European royalty and aristocracy, such as Queen Victoria, who was so taken with 'this paradise of nature' that she visited nine times. The outstanding Mediterranean light and striking landscapes also attracted no end of artists and writers – Picasso and Monet lived in Antibes, Chagall settled in Saint-Paul de Vence, and Robert Louis Stevenson sought the air in Menton. Beyond the coast, the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is home to remarkable hilltop villages and splendid mountain scenery, along with flower farms that feed the French perfume industry. Across the border, Italy's well-loved crescent of the Mediterranean coast is characterised by dramatic twisting landscapes, where steep mountains cascade into the Ligurian Sea. The cuisine, especially the seafood, is as legendary as the sunshine, but there's also an abundance of unforgettable experiences here, from regal palaces to opulent Monaco, the millionaires' playground whose streets host the legendary Formula 1 race, to eclectic art collections. Then there are ancient towns like Antibes, Dolceacqua and Seborga mixing with medieval villages, olive groves, world-leading perfumeries, yacht-filled marinas and chic shops selling everything from local crafts to luxury brands. Our tour allows you to enjoy the highlights of the area, with plenty of free time to explore. Whether you're passionate about art, food, perfumes or gardens – or you simply want to enjoy the good life – you'll soon discover why the French and Italian Rivieras have become some of the world's foremost holiday destinations.
Holiday Highlights
Enjoy Menton, a picturesque coastal resort known for its beautiful gardens and citrus groves;
Discover Sanremo, an elegant town on the Italian 'Coast of Flowers';
Visit the old town of Antibes and its iconic Provençal market;
Learn how fragrances are blended on a tour of a historic perfumery in Grasse;
Discover labyrinthine Dolceacqua and fascinating Seborga, a self-proclaimed principality;
Experience chic Monaco and Monte Carlo on a guided tour;
Return flights from a selection of regional airports, with hotel transfers;
Seven nights in three-star accommodation inclusive of all local taxes, with breakfast and one dinner;
Plus your tour manager's drinks reception and a welcome dinner to meet your fellow travellers;
The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager throughout;
Fly to Nice where we transfer by coach to the three-star Hotel Le Balmoral in Menton, our hotel for seven nights, with breakfast. Our drive there is a scenic feast, showcasing a town that nestles between the sheltering slopes of the Alpes-Maritimes and the sea. This evening we enjoy an informal drinks reception followed by dinner for a chance to get to know our travel companions a little better.
Morning Menton is one of the loveliest towns of the Côte d'Azur, close to the border with Italy. This morning we discover its old town on a guided walk, a haven of pastel-coloured shuttered houses tumbling down to the seafront, narrow alleyways, elegant boulevards and flourishing gardens brimming with tropical plants. Blessed with one of Europe's mildest climates, Menton is known for its vibrant lemon and orange trees, which bloom even in winter. We'll visit the Salle des Mariages, the marriage registry office imaginatively decorated with swirling murals, leopard-print rugs and red velvet chairs by Jean Cocteau, one of the greatest artistic polymaths of the 20th century. Standing sentinel over the town is southern France's grandest Baroque church, the St-Michel Archange basilica with an olive-and-ochre façade and a fine steeple. Afternoon The rest of the day is at your leisure. Why not enjoy a lunch of freshly caught fish by the quayside on the elegant arches of Quai Bonaparte or dine alfresco in a shady square? If you found yourself spellbound by Cocteau's art, perhaps visit the museum dedicated to his eclectic work. Or you may wish to visit the old hilltop cemetery, which is renowned for its glorious views over the Mediterranean and the graves of the fascinating characters buried there, including William Webb Ellis, the fabled inventor of rugby.
This morning we cross the Italian border to the Ligurian coast, known to locals as the Costa dei Fiori – the Coast of Flowers – for the abundance of flowering plants that grow in the hundreds of greenhouses dotting the steep hillsides. We call first at Sanremo, where we have a guided tour of its main sights, such as the Ariston Theatre, the majestic casino and the Russian Orthodox church with its striking onion domes reminiscent of St Basil's Cathedral. Sanremo is a sun-dappled coastal resort that rose to fame during the Belle Époque period, when many grand seafront hotels and gardens were built, and the town became the favoured winter destination for Europe's royalty, attracting the likes of Empress Sissi of Austria and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Nowadays Sanremo plays host to an annual music festival, said to be the inspiration for the Eurovision song contest, and the Milan-Sanremo Classic, the world's longest one-day race in modern cycling. There's free time to explore the city as you wish, so perhaps wander its beautifully preserved old town that rises in concentric circles up La Pigna hill. Once an important centre during medieval times, it beckons with its warren of atmospheric streets. Or seek out a pavement café and enjoy a cup of coffee as you watch the fashionable locals going about their day. After a wonderful day discovering the Italian Riviera, we return to our hotel in Menton.
Morning This morning we drive to Antibes, one of the region's most alluring coastal towns and one Europe's oldest cities, a perfect setting for our guided walk. Today it's home to one of Europe's largest marinas and numerous superyachts are moored on the famous 'Billionaire's Quay'. On our guided walk through the old town of Antibes, we follow in the footsteps of artists and writers such as Picasso and Graham Greene, who once walked along these cobbled streets. There's free time after for independent exploration. Perhaps visit the medieval Château Grimaldi, which was Picasso's studio for a brief time and now houses one of the largest collections of his works, including paintings of his beloved Antibes. For a slice of local life, the town's renowned Provençal market is a treasure trove of fresh local produce offering delicious cheeses, tapenades, olives, lavender honey and much more. Why not put together your very own picnic and join the locals down by the town's little beach? Afternoon In the afternoon we drive inland to Grasse, a town regarded as the world's perfume capital and home to one of only three perfumery universities in existence. The heady jasmine grown in the surrounding fields are a main ingredient in Chanel's iconic No 5 perfume. The fragrance industry in Grasse dates back to the 17th century and we visit Fragonard, one of the oldest perfumeries, to experience first-hand this traditional art and its history, before returning to Menton.
Today is free to do as you wish. Thanks to a temperate microclimate, the French Riviera has a legacy of beautiful British gardens from the 19th century and Menton boasts one of the finest. Facing the sea is the glorious Val Rahmeh, an extraordinary botanical garden of subtropical plants surrounding a grand ochre villa, built by British general Sir Percy Radcliffe. You can also catch a local bus to Sainte-Agnes, said to be the highest coastal village in Europe and certainly one of the prettiest, with cobbled streets, vaulted passageways and the ruins of a 12th-century castle. Alternatively, you may wish to Personalise Your Holiday with a visit to the French Riviera's artistic hotspots. Saint-Paul de Vence is a charming medieval village that attracted countless artists, from Henri Matisse to Fernand Léger – its cemetery is the final resting place of artist Marc Chagall and influential art dealers Aimé and Marguerite Maeght. You'll also visit Biot to discover its glassmaking heritage and see skilled blowers in action.
Morning We spend the day exploring the inland gems of the Italian Riviera, first enjoying a guided tour in the picturesque village of Dolceacqua nestled in a green valley and divided by the River Nervia. We learn about its tumultuous past, first as a Roman settlement then as a much fought-over territory between the powerful Dorias and the Grimaldis of Genoa. You may recognise its 15th-century humpback bridge from paintings by Monet, who was so enchanted by the hamlet that he visited several times. Towering over its labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys is an imposing medieval castle, which you may like to visit during your free time after the tour. Afternoon Following lunch at your leisure, we explore the intriguing village of Seborga, which is famous for its claims of independence from the rest of Italy. After it was declared a seignory of the Roman Empire, it was largely overlooked by the succession of rulers who took over and, as a result, was never incorporated into the Duchy of Savoy, which eventually became Italy. Fascinatingly, this self-proclaimed micronation has its own currency, flag and even its own prince. Italy, on the other hand, considers Seborga very much a part of the Province of Imperia.
Morning A tour of the French Riviera wouldn't be complete without a guided tour of Monaco, so that's just what we do today. Incomparable Monaco is a playground for the rich and famous, but there's so much more to it than that. Our tour of the world's second-smallest country gives you a real insight to its history, the story of its princely family, the Grimaldis, and how they managed to retain their independence despite being sandwiched between two powerful neighbours. We take in Monte Carlo, famed for its gold-and-marble casino, gleaming superyachts and designer boutiques, then drive along part of the legendary Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. In dramatic contrast is charming Monaco Ville, which crowns a pistol-shaped promontory and is the only part of Monaco to have retained its old town. Highlights include the magnificent Renaissance-style Prince's Palace, where Napoleon was a frequent guest, and the Romanesque-Byzantine Cathedral, where adoring crowds pay their respects to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace at their flower-adorned graves. Afternoon You have free time for lunch before we take a short drive to the French town of La Turbie, perched high in the hills above the Mediterranean. We stop to marvel at the spectacular Trophy of Augustus, built to celebrate the Romans' decisive victory over the tribes of the Alps. At over 115 feet high, the remains of the monument dominate the coastline and were used for centuries to guide seafarers. Later we return to Menton, where we have a chance to relax before enjoying a farewell dinner at a nearby restaurant, giving you the opportunity to catch up with your newfound friends.
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Progressivism in America: An Interview with Amy Dacey
In an exclusive interview, former DNC Chief Executive Amy Dacey explains the state of the Democratic Party, ahead of tonight's first debate.
What issues are most important to Democratic Voters?
There is evidence that issue priorities for individuals in both political parties center around the economy, healthcare, and security especially when it comes acts of terrorism, and of course job creation. The difference is how Democratic and Republican supporters view solutions to these concerns. For Democrats these are also the issues that are dominating the conversation in the primaries, with some issues that are also a priority like immigration or for younger generations climate change. As we look to a large field of Democratic candidates in the primary, conversations around how to tackle some of the major issues of concern, such as immigration and healthcare will revolve around specific policy points from the candidates and cannot simply be a repudiation of President Trump and his administration.
What are the dividing lines in the current Democratic Primary?
The Democratic Party has always been inclusive and has many views and constituencies which I have always seen as an asset to the party. There are differences on particular policy solutions within the party's infrastructure, but the commonality of shared values I would argue ensures no "dividing lines". Democrats values support the notion that anyone, from any walk of life should have an equal shot at the American Dream. In its own words "the Democratic Party represents a future together for all Americans". The challenge in primary campaigns are to show you are the better candidate where they are not always a large gap in your views on key policy issues with your competitors. The candidates will need to show what makes then stand out and who is the best nominee in a field where there is much in common.
Will the Democratic Debates have a large impact on setting the field of candidates?
Campaigns are just a conversation between candidates and voters. Debates are one means of communication, they help to increase name identification, add clarity on candidate's issue positions and in some ways show differences as the candidates appear on stage together. The challenges with the primary debates are with 10 candidates and 5 moderators it will be challenging for candidates to share what they stand for in limited time. With no opening remarks they cannot shape their story and priorities before the questions are asked. Each will be able to have a closing statement but closing statements are often used to bolster, clarify and or reflect on their performance during the debate itself.
What are the best areas for Democrats to win votes from Donald Trump and Republicans?
The playing field of the 2020 election has some similarities to 2016 and some changes. There are still key states a candidate must win in order to reach the goal of 270 electoral votes. Making key states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan which Trump won in 2016 again major states to win in 2020, but with Democrats winning governors' races in Wisconsin and Michigan the dynamic in those states might be changing to favor a Democrat. By bolstering the democrat's coalition and welcoming back the millions of Obama voters that voted for Trump in 2016 there is a path to win. But one should never underestimate the challenge of defeating an incumbent President when the economy is good or there is a foreign threat to the country.
What effect will the record number of candidates have on the primary process?
There have been large primary fields for both Republicans and Democrats in the past. Part of that process leads to a robust engagement early on with voters and the ability to organize in many communities. The challenge for either party is coming together collectively after the primary process and the selection of the nominee. For the Democrats there will be several recognizable surrogates who will be able to use their voices to help the nominee show a contrast with President Trump as he runs for re-election. Their engagement and support will be key as they encourage their primary supporters of the importance of their participation and vote in the general election for the party's nominee. The question for Democrats is can they deliver their message of what they stand for collectively and hold Trump accountable if the primary process is long, even all the way to the convention?
What do Democratic voters want most from their candidate in 2020?
The candidate that will stand out will be authentic. Voters want authentic leaders and to believe what the candidates say. They need leaders to feel connected to the voter's cares and concerns. In 2016 and even before there was an anger, anxiety and angst in this country and candidates who acknowledge those feelings, show they have solutions to their concerns and will alleviate those tensions will connect with voters.
Following the election interference in the 2016 election, is the Democratic Party ready for another wave of interference in 2020?
Cyber and other threats of interference are the new reality in our elections and must always be taken seriously. Everyone involved in our elections, both parties, candidates, the intelligence community and administrators must all work together to protect against, identify and react to these threats. This is a global issue as we have seen so many examples around the world.
Amy Dacey is the former Chief Executive Officer of the DNC. She has previously advised former Presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John Kerry. She is currently the of the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University.
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Seat Time: 2017 Bentley Bentayga – Ne Plus Ultra Amongst Luxury SUV's
November 25th, 2016 at 10:00am
Seat Time is a chance for us to share our impressions of vehicles being tested in the Autoline Garage and at media previews from around the globe.
Reviewer: John McElroy
Vehicle: 2017 Bentley Bentayga
Final Impression:
I knew that Bentley achieved everything it wanted with the Bentayga when I drove up to the main entrance at the Greenbrier, one of the poshest resort hotels in the world. People stopped and stared. Suddenly the Benz's, BMW's and Range Rover's parked out front looked somewhat pedestrian, even mundane. I overhead one woman breathlessly ask, "Who's in the Bentley?"
You want instant rock star status? Get a Bentayga. But you better bring a rock star income along with you, too. The one I drove had over $43,000 in options, which in itself is enough to buy a decent luxury car. But for those who have this kind of disposable income, the Bentayga gives get something very special for your money.
Let's start with the interior, which I think is the most impressive aspect of this car. It's arresting, truly one of those open-the-door-and-take-your-breath-away designs. Bentley is masterful at choosing the perfect types of leathers and colors. And accents and contrasts. And textures and smells. It just makes you want to inhale deeply with every breath and run your hands over every surface.
Even more, it has a wonderful combination of modernity sprinkled with old-school touches. For example, it bristles with the latest in electronic interfaces but retains the damped organ-stop vent controls that Bentley used for most of the last century. From the quilted leather accents to the large burled walnut veneers that run through the tops of the doors and across the face of the dashboard, it gets awfully close to being garish but stops just in time to look impressively opulent instead.
As you look at the Bentayga's silhouette you realize that it exhibits proportions not seen on any other SUV. It has a high belt line with chunky fenders. It has a chopped front overhang, but a stretched rear overhang. And the back lite is set at a faster angle than the windshield. In other words, there's nothing else in the market that is shaped like it.
This was not done purely for aesthetic reasons. The shape of the car provides rear seat passengers with plenty of room at the same time it provides decent luggage space.
To drive home the "sport" aspect of this sport utility vehicle, it has a pronounced curve at the leading edge of the rear fenders, reminiscent of the haunches of a jungle cat ready to leap at its prey. And just in case the haunches don't drive that point home, all you have to do is tap into its 600 horsepower W-12 engine. I've never felt 5,000 pounds of steel, glass and aluminum rocket forward so quickly.
The Bentayga is currently in a class of its own, but will soon share the road with a couple of cousins. The next generation Porsche Cayenne and the upcoming Lamborghini Urus will share the same VW AG MLB platform. Though each has its own unique personality they could vie for the same class of customers. That might muddy the waters from a sales standpoint.
For now though, the Bentayga has the market to itself. And it has made an impression that extends well beyond the 1%-ers it's aimed at. When driving down the highway I noticed a number of people whip out their cell phones to shoot a video of the Bentayga as it whistled past them. That was a new experience for me. I've never seen people shooting a video of a car that I was driving. And I test drive a lot of different cars.
It's amazing how people the world over are turning away from traditional sedans to buy an SUV instead. It's even more amazing to see this happen at the upper crust of the luxury segment. And that tells me the Bentayga will probably end up being the best selling Bentley ever.
SEAT TIME: 2017 Jaguar XE 35t AWD R-Sport – A Superb Sedan With A Quirky HMI
November 9th, 2016 at 9:55am
Vehicle: 2017 Jaguar XE 35t AWD R-Sport
Price: $64,585 (as tested)
The best thing that ever happened to Jaguar was Ford getting rid of it. The same thing goes for Volvo. Both companies are now blossoming, like phoenix's rising from the ashes.
Make no mistake, Ford actually rescued both companies. They'd probably be out of business right now if the Blue Oval brand had not taken them under its wing. But while Ford rescued and nurtured them, it failed to let either brand reach its true potential. Happily today, under new ownership, Jaguar and Volvo are flourishing like never before.
The XE is the perfect example of how that's happening at Jaguar. Free from mandates to use the corporate parts bin, Jaguar was able to optimize the design of its newest cars and SUVs. It came up with its own new powertrains and the all-aluminum architecture that form the basis of the XE and the F-Pace, and probably most models coming out in the next five years.
As a result, the XE has good bones, a sturdy yet lightweight structure. That allows Jaguar to rely on 4-cylinder turbo-engines as standard equipment on the XE and F-Pace, something that would have been unheard of in the luxury segment just a few years ago. But knowing its customers' penchant for performance, Jag knew it better have something a little extra up its sleeve.
And that brings us to the XE 35t AWD R-Sport. Powered by a supercharged 3-liter V6 that cranks out 340 horsepower, it is a big step up from the base XE in performance, appointments and price. It's the quintessential European touring sedan: powerful, comfortable and premium. Very premium. The fully-loaded version I drove is about twice the price of the base car.
I got the chance to take the car on a long road trip that showed up its strengths and weaknesses. First, the strengths.
This is a great car for extended drives, everything that you would expect from a European touring sedan: powerful and comfortable with plenty of room for front seat passengers (The rear seat knee room is not what you'd call roomy).
It's especially well suited for winding two-lane roads when you need to open it up and get around lumbering trucks. In fact, you start to look forward to coming up on slow moving vehicles just to have another excuse to punch it and pass.
This is such a delightful car to drive that I found myself forced to engage the cruise control lest the local gendarmes clock me at speeds well over the limit. If you covered up the speedometer and settled in at a speed that felt safe and prudent you would still be breaking the law. At legal speeds this car feels like it's crawling.
But even though the XE 35t has plenty of punch, I found that in certain situations there can be an annoying amount of lag time before it gets up and goes. At very low speeds, especially when you back off the accelerator then step into it again, it seems to take a moment or two before it opens up. I didn't expect that from a supercharged engine.
There are several driving modes you can select and what Jaguar calls Dynamic Mode alleviates this condition. But I don't like having to look down, push a button and select a different driving mode if I suddenly need to select a different mode.
I also found the touch screen on the instrument panel to be quirky. Most the time it worked fine and I never gave it a second thought. But at other times I'd touch it to select a radio station and the screen would jump up or down. Then I'd touch it again and it would jump again. Then I would try to steady my hand and very carefully and slowly touch and hold my finger in place. That didn't always work either. Besides, that's not easy to do when you're driving down the road because there's no place to rest your hand. I never quite figured out why it would work fine at some times, but not at others.
Another peeve. When you select "Favorites" to choose the radio station you want, it always defaults to the top of the list. So you have to scroll through several pages to get your station , unless it happens to be on the first page. You can also type in the station number you want, but all this is time consuming and keeps your eyes off the road.
All automakers, including Jaguar, are struggling with their Human Machine Interface issues. Today's infotainment systems are complicated, have too many features and can be quite distracting. That's too bad because in this case it really takes away from what is otherwise a superb sedan.
Seat Time: 2016 BMW M2 – One Trick Pony
November 7th, 2016 at 3:27pm
Reviewer: Sean McElroy
Vehicle: 2016 BMW M2
It seems to go without fail when we get a convertible or sports car at the office that some sort of weather phenomenon hits, rendering the best attributes of these vehicles useless. Thankfully the clouds parted ways just long enough for me to romp on the BMW M2 for a little while. And what a blast. It may start out life as a 2 Series, but little is carried over into the M2.
The turbocharged 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine makes an awesome sound when wound out. It cranks out 365-horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque and can be mated to either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT. My tester had the manual, Yay!, which launches the M2 to 60 MPH in 4.4 seconds. But that's just in a straight line. The car is equally as happy going fast in the corners. The suspension setup is very good and with big ol' sticky Michelin tires it gives a lot of confidence to go barrelling into turns. My advise to anyone that gets behind the wheel: grip it and rip it. But just in case, there's large brake calipers and rotors to bring the car to a quick stop.
However, for the true driving purists out there, the M2 likely is not for you. Too many electrical nannies as they say. You can shut them off, but it still takes something away from the car. Who wants to push a bunch of buttons and switch driving modes all the time? Plus, some are good to have for everyday driving, like traction control. The most noticeable is what BMW calls engagement speed control function. In other words, the system blips the throttle on downshifts and lowers the engine's revs on upshifts. This is for those that haven't mastered the art of heal-toe driving. Not that it's a bad thing, but this and electric power steering don't really reflect 'Ultimate Driving Machine' to me. Just sayin'.
I do like the interior. You get all the nice M touches, which includes a lot of carbon and the seats are comfortable and supportive, even for a tall person. The M2 comes with the latest-generation of iDrive, which has come a long way since the early days and a large center-mounted touchscreen. There's also access to the BMW ConnectedDrive Services. By downloading smartphone apps, drivers get feedback, like engine speed, steering angle, fuel economy and lap times.
But I found the BMW M2 to be a one trick pony. As good as it is and fun to drive fast, it's equally as terrible in everyday driving. It's like Jekyll and Hyde. The ride is very rough and it took work to drive in a civil manner. If you don't race on a track or drive on twisty roads, the BMW M2 is likely not for you.
Seat Time: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack – Gap Filler
October 28th, 2016 at 4:06pm
Vehicle: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Price: $26,500 – $34,000
With the sport utility market on fire, Volkswagen has one giant hole in its lineup… a mid-size SUV. The company will remedy that in the second-quarter of next year with the all-new Atlas that will be built in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For now, however, VW will bridge the gap with the new Golf Alltrack, which is in dealerships now.
The car is mostly just a SportWagen with a few cosmetic tweaks, but the suspension has been raised .6-inches and it gets all-wheel drive. The Alltrack will mark the first time VW offers its 1.8L TSi engine, the only option available in the wagon, with all-wheel drive and a manual or DSG transmission in the U.S. The same setup will be offered in the base-level SportWagen as well, also a first.
The MQB platform, on which the Alltrack is built, has proven itself to be better than good. It's used for several VW, Audi, Skoda and SEAT models. And the Alltrack shares many of the same attributes. It handles well, I didn't really notice the extra length of the vehicle behind me. I almost felt like I was in a regular Golf. But the extra suspension lift does give it away. It's not much, but you do get a more commanding view of what's in front of you. The Alltrack is also a well engineered vehicle. There's no squeaks or rattles, everything just seems tight. That includes exterior and interior parts. To me, it's a vehicle that could easily last a long time, if well maintained.
The Alltrack uses Volkswagen's latest-generation of 4Motion all-wheel drive system. To help make the system more efficient, it will drive just the front wheels and decouple the rear. A control unit monitors the inputs and activates an electro-hydraulic pump to engage the rear wheels when needed. Up to 50% of the power can be sent to the rear. I found this system was a little slow to react to slippage. When going around a curve on a gravel road I could feel the car start to understeer or push until power was sent to the rear wheels to get the car to rotate. My only other issue with the Alltrack is the dash. It's just so bland and outdated-looking.
Volkswagen sees the Alltrack attracting active outdoorsy customers and expects it to be cross-shopped with the Subaru Outback, which it believes it stacks up pretty well against. I think that's pushing it a little bit. The Outback is bigger and much nicer on the inside. But the Alltrack does a lot of the same things well that the Subaru does. So, it would be a good fit for an active outdoorsy person. The Golf Alltrack has a base price of about $26,500 and a top price over $34,000.
Seat Time: 2016 Mazda CX-9 – There's Always a But
Vehicle: 2016 Mazda CX-9
Price: ~$42,000
Ever had a vehicle surprise you? Sure you have. We all have. Maybe you we're riding in a friend's or relative's new car and it wasn't what you were expecting. It could have been a surprise from the brand or maybe you had a preconceived notion about that vehicle from a past experience. The Mazda CX-9 was that vehicle for me.
It just seems to have this presence about it. I like Mazda's KODO design language and had seen pictures and video of the CX-9 before, but I found the SUV to be visually striking in person. The size, proportions and styling all fit.
The interior was not at all what I was expecting from Mazda. It was like the gates of heaven opening the first time the door swung open. Ok, that's clearly an exaggeration, but it really was something special. Mazda is known for being sporty, but the interior of the CX-9 is elegant. The combination of soft, light tan leather and dark wood, plastic and other materials flowed together well in my test vehicle. One thing the interior is lacking is overall space. But you'll notice that all of Mazda's utilities rank near the bottom in interior volume. This has a lot to do with the sharp rake at the rear of these vehicles. It was a compromise Mazda knowlingly made to produce SUVs it felt best fit its brand.
It also comes with bunch of safety and technology features. The CX-9 can be had with either a 7- or 8-inch touchscreen and the latest MAZDA CONNECT infotainment system. I found it to be intuitive and easy to use with the rotary control knob. Optional technology includes Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist and Mazda Radar (Smart) Cruise Control.
The CX-9 is the only vehicle in its class that doesn't offer a V6 option. It comes with a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, which performs very well. Mazda tuned the engine to have most of its torque available at low engine speeds because that's where most people drive at. It really does give you a nice seat-of-the-pants feeling when pulling away from a standstill, but power does start to fall off over 4,500 RPM.
I will say the CX-9 handles very well, probably the best in its class and something you can feel after just a few hundred yards, but… There's always a but, isn't there? But this was a big but. There was a really annoying creak from the suspension that sounded off over nearly every bump and never went away. I traced it to the right rear coil spring. I could feel the whole spring vibrate when someone pushed down on the rear bumper. So, something was rubbing that shouldn't have been. I really hope the issue was isolated to my test vehicle and not the result of a sporty brand failing at trying to move upscale. Because otherwise the 2016 Mazda CX-9 is a fantastic vehicle.
SEAT TIME POTPOURRI: "The 75 Special"
October 21st, 2016 at 12:13pm
Reviewer: Chip Drake
2016 Jeep Wrangler 4×4 75th Anniversary Edition
2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4×4 75th Edition
Base: $29,995
Priced as Driven: $44,830
Destination included: $995
Wrangler is the one Jeep with the most direct link to the original World War II Willys MP. So as the brand celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is outfitting some models with a special edition.
The Wrangler, which starts life as a Sahara, becomes the special 75th Anniversary edition with nearly a $5,000 package including 17-inch bronze aluminum wheels, front & rear bronze tow hooks, grille and "Trail Rated" badge; both… in you guessed it, bronze. By the way, all of this bronze equipment looks great against the "Sarge Green" metallic paint of the car.
But the anniversary isn't only on the exterior. Inside the Wrangler there's an IP Grab Handle noting the special edition, leather seats with what they call "Ombre Mesh" cloth along with Moroccan Sun Accents.
There are a number of other features that help transform the Sahara into this impressive 75th Anniversary Wrangler. However, if you want the entire package, which pays homage to the vehicle's heritage, it takes another $15,000 tacked onto the base price.
There are a lot of great things to be said about the Italian-built Jeep Renegade. From the ride, handling and styling to name a few, but I'm choosing to spotlight the "Easter Eggs." Yes, Easter Eggs; those unique styling idiosyncrasies that the Jeep team slip onto the vehicle to delight and surprise the customer.
You may have heard of some of them like the silhouette of the original Willys Jeep on the windshield or a red version in the wheels; And if you look at the back of the car the rear taillights mimic a World War II gas can. But without a doubt, the most populated egg on the Renegade is a smaller replica of the iconic 7-slat Jeep grille, which shows up everywhere from the front headlamps to any number of spots on the vehicle interior.
Yet I have to confess that my favorite Jeep Easter Egg is the one on the rear windshield. And even though it really has nothing to do with the CUV or its heritage, when you see the silhouette of the Abominable Snowman (or do you say Yeti?) climbing a hill, how can you not be smitten?
Jeep's compact crossover, the Cherokee Overland, is like its bigger brother and the most upscale of the models trim levels. So its a no brainer to spotlight the vehicle's delightful interior.
Jeep gives you standard leather seats, with the Overland that seem to be more comfortable than its compact CUV competition. Our Cherokee came with a brown/pearl interior color combination which looked great especially paired with its Deep Cherry Red exterior. In addition to the seats, there are leather-wrapped features throughout the cabin: from shift knob to IP, to dash, along with the heated-steering wheel which also has some nice wood accents.
But looks aren't everything. Let's talk electronics.
The vehicle comes equipped with the latest Siri-assisted ("Eyes Free") Uconnect NAV system, which not only looked great on the 7-inch color display, but worked flawlessly whenever I asked it to perform a task. Then depending on your comfort level, you can heat or cool either of the front seats.
Now, if like with Wrangler & Renegade we've already mentioned, you wanted your Cherokee outfitted with the 75th Anniversary package, you'd be looking at adding the following:
The exclusive exterior color of "Recon Green," special 75th Anniversary badging as well as bronze accents on the exterior, wheels, roof rails and fascias, not to mention the 8.4-inch display and dual-pane sunroof. This will cost you another $2,780 added to your base price. But it does look great and they're not making very many of these special edition models, so it is unique.
SEAT TIME: The FIAT XL
About The Vehicles:
2016 FIAT 500x
We all know XL means extra large. But when are those individual letters LARGER apart, than they are together? The answer? When they follow the number 500 on two different FIAT vehicles.
The Italian nameplate brought its globally popular Cinquecento minicar to America some 5 years ago and designated it the FIAT 500. But early on, the only FIATs available to buy or lease were variations of this one model: the 500c, the 500e, the 500 Abarth and even a 500 Gucci edition to name a few.
A couple years later the brand brought us the 500L, a larger version of the 500 — 30 inches longer & 6 inches higher — with 68 cubic feet of storage space and still front wheel drive.
But FIAT recognized the Crossover craze wasn't about to quit so about a year ago they gave us the 500x, similar to the L but built on the Jeep Renegade architecture in Italy with an All-Wheel-Drive system.
I recently had the opportunity to drive them back to back, and the comparison of the two was illuminating.
The newer X is more prepared for an all-road experience. With its Jeep advantage and a 2.4-Liter I4 MultiAir engine I didn't exactly go off-roading but when I did veer from the pavement every now and then, the package was solid and performed well. Meanwhile, thanks to the $1,700 Optional Trekking Collection, the CUV came with a 6.5" touchscreen display, a newer Uconnect system with Navigation and a backup camera which made the inside experience contemporary and comfortable. In addition, the X also came equipped with safety features like Rear Park Assist and Blind Spot monitoring.
Meanwhile the Front Wheel Drive L has a smoother overall ride than its cousin. And though its 1.4-Liter MultiAir engine is fine with one or two people in the car, when I added a third, the engine became sluggish, especially going up small hills. And though the L's standard electronics were older than the those on the X, you can add the updated features, and more, with the $3,300 Urbana Trekking Collection Option.
As for styling, the look both in and outside of the car is fun. In fact my wife compared it to MINI which, knowing her respect for the British brand, is a high compliment. But, the interior with its cloth seats, more mundane IP and harder plastic throughout wasn't as nice as the more refined X, which struck me as strange since my test L was about $500 more expensive.
On the whole the X was a better package between the two cars I drove. And normally I would say if you're interested in a FIAT crossover that would be the way to go. However, that was before Pope Francis came to the U.S. If you noticed, as he rode from event to event, he got there in his FIAT 500L. To be honest, I'm not sure what that means, but that's the closest I've seen any car come to receiving a papal blessing. And if that's case, as they say in Vatican City, what's good for the Pope…
Seat Time: 2017 Nissan Rogue – Nissan's New #1
Reviewer: Seamus McElroy
Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Rogue
Price: $24,760 (base)
The Nissan Rogue has quickly become the most important vehicle in the company's line-up. Just this month the crossover became its best selling vehicle in the U.S., passing the Altima, which has held that crown since 1995. It's number three overall in its segment just behind the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV-4. And the company hopes to keep up and build on that success with the new 2017 model.
The styling has been updated and is more expressive than before. It features a new front fascia with its "V-Motion" grille that is similar to the Murano. It's also got a new rear bumper, headlights and the inside also features some minor changes as well. The Rogue can seat up to seven people when equipped with the optional third row. And to improve access to the back, the second row features Nissan's EZ Flex Seating System, which can slide, recline and fold the seats in different combinations.
The Rogue is offered with the same 2.5L four-cylinder gasoline engine that's in the current model. Although the gear ratios in its CVT have been reworked. Fuel economy for the front-wheel drive version is rated at 26 MPG in the city, 33 on the highway, which comes out to a combined average of 29 MPGs. The AWD version gets 1 MPG less in each category. Overall this is a nice set-up but it's not overly powerful and it can be a bit buzzy when you put your foot into the accelerator. But new for 2017 is a hybrid model. It's powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder and a CVT. Like the gasoline model, the hybrid is offered in both 2 and 4 wheel drive. And on average, the company expects the hybrid to get 5 to 8 MPGs better than the conventional Rogue. Unfortunately our driving impressions of the hybrid are still under embargo
But one big improvement is the cabin noise. The company made several improvements to reduce road, wind and mechanical noises. Such as adding damping and sound absorption materials to the floor and body pillars, adding thicker seals and increasing the thickness of the rear door glass by 33%.
New driver assistance features include Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Protection, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention. A base Rogue with front wheel drive starts just under $25,000. While the top model equipped with all-wheel drive begins at just over $32,000. The 2017 Rogue is on sale now.
Seat Time: 2017 Ford Fusion Sport – A Nice Surprise
October 12th, 2016 at 12:44pm
Vehicle: 2017 Ford Fusion Sport
Price: $40,995 (as tested & including destination)
Ford is carving out a nice little niche for itself with its Sport models. Explorer sales were up over 20% between 2013 and 2015, but the Explorer Sport jumped 103% and during that same time the Edge Sport was up 62%. Now Ford is unleashing the all-new Fusion Sport. For some mainstream models a sport variant might be nothing more than bigger wheels, chrome exhaust tips and a couple of interior enhancements. But improvements to the Fusion Sport are more than cosmetic.
At its heart is a 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6 – all other Fusion models come with a 4-cylinder – that pumps out 325-horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque. For better ride and handling, the Fusion Sport comes standard with all-wheel drive and computer-controlled shock absorbers. By tapping the "Sport Mode" button, which is located in the middle of a Fusion Sport-exclusive rotary shift knob, drivers can change the car's suspension from "normal" to "sport." Another added feature of these dampers is the ability to reduce harsh impacts with potholes. The system is able to detect when a wheel is falling off the leading edge of a pothole and slow down the rate at which the shock extends, not allowing the wheel to fall all the way down into the hole. It then relays that information to the rear shocks, so they're ready for the pothole too.
While those are the major enhancements to the guts of the Fusion Sport, there are some cosmetic treatments that are unique to the car as well. The front fascia and headlights have been slightly reworked, it gets dark-colored 19″ wheels, quad chrome exhaust tips and dark grey leather seats with microfiber/suede inserts. Add it all up and the folks at Ford think they have a real winner on their hands that customers are going to love. You know what? I kind of agree with them. The Fusion Sport delivered exactly what I was expecting and then some.
I knew the car wasn't going to win any Sports Car of the Year awards, but would still be fun to thrash around in. I wish power came on a little quicker from a standstill, remember it's a rather big and heavy AWD sedan that's turbocharged, but overall power was more than adequate and easy to control. Sling the car into a corner and you still feel like you're in a big sedan, but it was not all that bad and a definite step up from the base car. But now let's get to that "and then some" portion of what the Fusion Sport delivered. The exhaust note from inside the car is really good. And while noise cancellation technology does enhance engine sound in "Sport Mode," it's still pretty darn good out of "Sport Mode" and has the nice baritone note of a good V6 engine. It was also surprising just how quite the Fusion Sport is. With an acoustic windshield and front side glass and the previously mentioned noise cancellation technology, the car easily blocks out road noise. It's easily as quiet as cars that cost twice as much and maybe even more. And speaking of, the 2017 Fusion Sport is on sale now with a starting price of just under $33,500. A decked-out version will run just under $41-grand.
Seat Time: 2017 Kia Cadenza – The Perfect Car, A Decade Too Late
October 4th, 2016 at 9:29am
Vehicle: 2017 Kia Cadenza
Price: starting around $33,000
Poor Kia… It's trying as hard as it can to shake its image as a company that makes cheap and cheerful cars. So it completely revamped its styling to exude a more sophisticated image. It loaded up its cars with the kind of technology that you expect to find in the luxury segment. And it doubled its efforts to develop cars that drive as good as they look.
As a result, Kia has three of the finest sedans in their segments: the Optima, the Cadenza, and the K900. The only problem is that the market is walking away from passenger cars. These three sedans are practically nailed to the showroom floor.
Sales of the K900 are minuscule. Kia will be lucky to sell 1,000 of them in the US market this year. The Optima sells much better but sales are plunging, down by a quarter this year alone. The Cadenza never caught on with the public, Kia will sell perhaps 5,000 of them this year.
Generally, when a car company redesigns a car and makes it a lot better you expect to see the sales go up. Don't count on that happening this time with the Cadenza. But don't blame the car. The public is running away from passenger cars and jumping into CUV's instead.
Make no mistake; the Cadenza is a very good sedan. It has attractive styling, with the latest variation of Kia's "Tiger Nose" grille, a design that makes all Kia's look decidedly upscale. It's a relatively large car with exceptionally good rear seat legroom and a very large trunk. The interior controls and readouts are logically laid out and intuitive enough to decipher without resorting to the owner's manual. And it drives like a dream, perfectly suited for everyday commuting yet sophisticated enough to rub shoulders with the luxury cars parked at any upscale restaurant.
The 2017 Cadenza is powered by a 3.3 L V-6 with an 8-speed automatic that work very well together. Though it's rated at 23 mpg combined, in my test-driving it delivered 30 mpg, perhaps because I was doing a lot more highway driving.
As of this writing Kia still has not released prices for the 2017 Cadenza. The outgoing model started at around $33,000 but you could option it up to around $44,000. It's highly unlikely the price will change much with the new car especially when you look at the sales numbers.
If this car had been introduced a decade ago it would've been hailed as an automotive triumph. It's at least as good as the original Lexus LS sedan. But timing is everything, even when it comes to introducing cars. And it's highly unlikely the Kia Cadenza will have any impact on the market whatsoever. As good as it is, it's a decade too late.


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Seven are offensive linemen, and there are six defensive linemen and six linebackers. We have great people representing our country, especially our soldiers our first responders and they should be treated with respect.. JAGUARS: OUT: LB Paul Posluszny (hand).
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After bouncing around college football for a decade, and then spending another ten as an NFL defensive assistant, Carroll became the head coach of the New York Jets in 1994. The latter group is without precedent in recent American history when it comes to aversion to accountability, which is perhaps a consequence of the fact that this generation has been coddled to an extent that was previously unimaginable.
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Exactly sure of a timetable. Receivers with legit 4.2 speed and reliable hands get drafted in the first round. Wingo, the anchor on ESPN's second and third day coverage of the NFL Draft, will now handle the first round as well.. In her lawsuit, Molitor states she and Mixon had a heated and animated discussion outside the cafe.
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According to ESPN, the plan was that the entire team would snub league rules that required on field presence for the playing of the anthem, and instead stay in the locker room. The Canadian Football League doesn sneak in and get to play games too.. Watt with the Houston Texans, for example)..
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"Unlike dumbbells, the weight of the kettlebell is centered in the middle of the ball, giving you a completely different feel from a dumbbell," says Smith, who has trained hundreds of athletes for the NFL. But we got to come together and talk about these things and grow as a community, as a connected group of individuals in our society, and we going to continue to show love and unity.
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Four of Auburn's NFL players are rookies. Visit fabric, hobby and craft stores to find baseball themed fabric. That really, really big out of so many years of having the Heisman (award), for him to do that it historic. Mainland. The 2017 season adds another $50 raise for rookies, increasing pay to $870 per game.
The professional recording should take place in a studio, to ensure it is of excellent caliber. Montgomerys coaches are encouraged by the early returns. Aaron Rodgers fared much better. A week ago, a half dozen players took a stance.. Since GM John Elway took over in 2011, Broncos have second most wins (58) in regular season.
Metropolitan area, there are more than two dozen possible outcomes, although some are implausible, such as both stadiums being built or all three teams playing in one venue.. Kelly is the nephew and godson of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, and despite his talent, he has experienced a lot of off the field issues in his college career which contributed to his slide in the draft..
"I started focusing on how the offense starts and it was quite honestly disturbing to my immigrant perspective," Andersen said. Now it's the NFL and the NBA's turn. But shutdown cornerbacks do not grow on trees and that's exactly what Gilmore is. A school representative who had recently moved to town from New England was appalled that we were blowing this kind of money on high school sports.
The Broncos are driving as the final quarter begins, but once again they are forced to punt. The Seahawk logo is EVERYWHERE in Seattle. Contract Extensions and Endorsement DealsThe six figure player bonuses seem minuscule in comparison with the millions of dollars generated by the Super Bowl through ticket sales, television rights and advertising.
Steve Smith Sr. Seattle: There were few better stories in Week 1 than the spectacular reunion between Jones and the Packers. AFC. The majority of football recruiters spend a great deal of time on the road.. I'll try to keep this one a little more brief, which shouldn't be too much trouble, because, really, what's the deal with this ADP? Here are Sanders's finishes in PPR since 2014, nike nhl jerseys when he arrived in Denver: fifth, 19th, 20th.
Last season, the Bears finished last in the NFC North at 3 13 in their second year under GM Ryan Pace and coach John Fox, as years of shoddy drafting combined with a long list of injuries exposed a glaring lack of depth. It was the first time Michigan had ever played Penn State, Mullendore said as he looked at the autographed magazine page framed on his wall.
On l'a embauch moins de 24heures aprs que les Alouettes l'ont libr. Slouching I don go for that. This is what my job is, is to go out there and try to be a great leader for our team, to try to go out and execute the plays that are called and execute them at a high level.
But Denise is great with those clients and goes to war for them, and she salty enough that they really respect her.". Spectator violence has been a part of sports since at least Roman times, when rival chariot racing fans frequently clashed. That puts the Bills in a tough spot, because how much can they really count on him? If the team were to release him before the start of the 2016 league year, with a June 1 designation, they should be able to avoid paying him a $1 million roster bonus and $100,000 workout bonus, both of which are typically paid out in the spring.
Skinny: Panthers won in San Francisco last week, which almost doesn't count. Playoff ratings were up. Why WSU will win: To put it nicely, the Wolf Pack haven't exactly hit stride under first year coach Jay Norvell. In case you somehow missed it, headlines about racial relations in the United States, ongoing war in the Middle East, and delusional people who think they'll be the next president of the United States have been pushed way down the page by a new report showing that the Patriots are cheaters.
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Simone was born right here in Pasadena and is elated to be back home in Los Angeles.. They inevitably cannot make bail and then sit in a jail. The Minnesota Vikings are the20 defending champions of the division, but after failing to pry Brett Favre out of retirement, they will go back to what they did last year; plugging in quarterbacks, while pounding the ball, and playing great defense.
That makes the social causes Bennett and his fellow players are asking the NFL to recognize with an official month a far trickier and PR risky proposition for the league.. Unfortunately, this response of rejecting blame and responsibility is expertly modeled in the public arena.
Leaked reports suggested the EPA would scrap the CPP and ask for public input on how best to replace or change the rule. Saints defenders caught Brady's passes twice, but both plays were wiped out by New Orleans penalties. The inside linebacker vowed to speak up more, to take ownership of this defense.
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DeCosta said Jack can cover "as well as most guys you'll ever see at the linebacker position." That, his ability as a blitzer, and his versatility to play on the outside, makes him an intriguing package for the Ravens. Even though it was four years, it was a very meaningful four years and it still means a lot to me today.
This group is more likely to play with friends and form private leagues. However, instant replay also brings negatives, particularly for those fans at the game who have to wait out the delays.. But he goes from the frying pan to the fire this week. Wembley was incredible, but I'm excited to play at Twickenham this time, another great stadium that you guys have and I'm sure the atmosphere and environment will be amazing once again..
At the time of the family upheaval, in the spring of 1999, Bobby was an indifferent student at Gunston Day High School in Centreville, Maryland. The president who was spurned by the NFL when his attempts to buy the Buffalo Bills were rejected also slammed the league for being too soft and not having enough big hits at a time when concussion worries are at an all time high but those are stories for another day, perhaps..
The report doesn't confirm that the condition is common in all football players; it reflects high occurrence in samples at a Boston brain bank that studies CTE. The message we're trying to send is that we want respect and unity, and there's only so many ways you can do it.".
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Measure the length and the width of the bed. The neck injury of Aaron Williams leaves his availability in doubt, while Buffalo native Corey Graham carries a big salary cap hit and was exposed in coverage at times in 2015.. By some accounts, Sunday's Super Bowl will pit the Denver Broncos against the Seattle Thugs.
(AP Photo/Jim Mone). What we can safely say is that whatever other discipline the commissioner might decide to impose, at this year's draft the league's public image took a hit.. Then came my biggest job interview to date: the NFL Scouting Combine..
Ready to get to Chicago and show them what I all about, Trubisky said. He wrote an impassioned statement for the Detroit Free Press about the link between football and concussions, and the NFL questionable handling of head injuries. "This creates situations around a stadium where people can trash talk and bait opposing fans.
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