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49ers are sleepless in Seattle
By Sydney Mayhew
Coming off a dramatic and over satisfying victory over arch rival St. Louis the 49ers still shaking their heads at the astonishing demise of the Rams sought solace in Seattle.
The victory over the Rams was hailed as one of the brightest triumphs in this early season. The curse that had been relevant for so long over their heads had finally been broken with some assistance through attrition and injury.
The Rams clearly came out of Candlestick with a new sense of bewilderment and shell shock. Their consecutive six-game dominance had come to an end with a 49er 37-13 victory.
"That was huge," 49ers receiver J.J. Stokes said. "They've been a thorn in our sides for a while, and finally we beat them up, which feels real good."
"Oh, it's a step backward," Rams coach Mike Martz said. "This is a game of emotions, intensity and attitude and we've got to restore that. I think we've been intense up to this point, but we made an awful lot of errors. I can't explain it."
This incredible performance being the season's grand opening if you want to say it in regards to a balanced attack for the 49ers, was even more satisfying coming at the expense of St. Louis. Coming into this game with the Rams our offense ranked a measly 29th place in the league.
Jeff Garcia found a rhythm that worked in completing 18 of 26 passes for 214-yards and a touchdown. He added one by rushing and veteran medical miracle wonders Garrison Hearst added one and churned out 116-yards.
What was still a positive was the playing of the 49er defense. The Ram rushing and receiving weapon in Marshall Faulk turned out only 110-yards in total offense. He had 73-yards rushing and another 37 in receiving.
This was by far a low profile game for the respected offensive star that has been an Achilles heel for our team. The two interceptions off Rams quarterback fill in Jamie Martin was another barometer reading for our defense that assisted this game to our favor.
Both 49er receivers looked comfortable together in Owens and Stokes, they played almost in unison for once together, making me remember the year 1998 all over again when Stokes came into the fire.
With veteran Ram corner Aeneas Williams sidelined due to injury, Owens had his way with Dre Bly and Stokes ate up rookie cornerback Travis Fisher. Stokes had a nice inside juke that had him score a 13-yard touchdown; it was a photo signature shot of what he can do when attention is directed his way.
"That play is there any time I'm against man coverage," said Stokes, who sat out the second half with a right knee sprain that occurred on a 51-yard pass play. "The fact that there was a rookie out there just gave us added reason to run it."
The individual play of Stokes is to be commended and long overdue, as 49er fans would imply. But one has to question rather the 49er coaching staff really targets Stokes enough in similar situations. Obviously with Owens covered like a blanket right from the get go this season, the emphasis should've been drawn more to getting Stokes the ball.
Someone else that looked strong and continues to be is kicker Jose Cortez. He has been near flawless in almost every outing as of late. His job in jeopardy was when the 49ers drafted kicker Jeff Chandler to compete with him this off-season. He has really stepped up and found a newfound rhythm with his foot.
Said Garcia: "It's nice to get that monkey off our back and finally get a win against the Rams. We have not done that in three years, It's definitely a nice feeling to be able to put them away and put them away early."
"It's just another win," wide receiver Terrell Owens said, not convincingly. "I just think that the important thing is that we were aggressive today, we were aggressive on offense and we were aggressive on defense."
The injury to J.J. Stokes in this game was another reminder at how fragile the season is for the 49ers. It seems like Stokes has bad luck in so many appearances after a positive play.
With the 49ers backed up on their own 2-yard line courtesy of great Rams special teams. Stokes caught the eye of Jeff Garcia and hauled in a pass in front of cornerback Travis Fisher at the 17 and turned directly up field.
He side stepped free of a tackle and by free safety Kim Herring, and he could have gone all the way but as 51-yards approached the pain that flared like a volcano in his knee hobbled him for Dre Bly to run him down. He was later diagnosed with a strained collateral ligament in his right knee.
The running game was another indicating factor that the 49er offense had finally found some identity. Garrison Hearst has hungered for more carries and for a chance to be a difference maker in more than just one game.
His standing in the lineup has been challenged by second-year back Kevan Barlow, but he has graciously accepted his role and has worked hard to find an even compromise. After being held for a combined 45-yards on 17 carries against the New York Giants and Denver Broncos.
Hearst established a rhythm in his run against Washington with 19 carries and 97-yards and now against the Rams with 13 carries for 116-yards. He caught another four passes for 17-yards.
When Hearst rushes for 100-yards it is a usual indicator that the 49ers are dominating their opposition. Since joining the 49ers in 1997, Hearst has had 15 100-yard games. Including the Rams game, the 49ers have won 14 of those battles.
I say give Hearst the ball and let him pound it. The run has been our staple and should continue to be so. It has always provided our bread and butter down the road and has aided the passing game considerably.
"I think it was very important for us to get the ball going on the ground," 49er quarterback Jeff Garcia said. "I think Garrison did a good job running for us, finding holes, getting up field. When we get our running game going, it obviously opens us up for the pass."
Jeff Garcia criticized by the media as being in a slump as of sorts came through in this jaw breaking game with an array of offensive plays that were timed and calculated in their precision. He looked sharp and was as he performed at probably his best all season so far.
"When I'm moving around and I step up in the pocket and I can make plays and be creative, that's when I feel I like things are going right for me," Garcia said. "That's when I feel I'm making things happen."
The new faces in the 49er secondary have brought the war front right to the Rams now. Without quarterback Kurt Warner the Rams offense really lacked the bite that we were accustomed to. Nonetheless we took advantage and still made some big plays on this fearful dragon of a team.
Kurt Warner has had a lot of fun against us at our distasteful expense. He has scorched the 49er secondary for 1,533-yards and 13 touchdowns in just five games over three seasons. This is like napalm bombing in the morning folks.
Jamie on the other hand the back up to Warner, completed 23 of 40 passes for 232-yards and had two intercepted passes. Martin finished with just a 61.7% quarterback rating. These two interceptions were where the tide turned for the Rams.
Martin threw a pass in the second quarter that was intercepted by strong safety Tony Parrish that helped set up a field goal.
Soon after that he threw another pass intended for Marshall Faulk that was just four seconds before halftime that was tipped off a screen pass to Jason Webster. Webster then returned the ball 37-yards for a touchdown that made it 27-3 going into the half.
"We started fast. We finished the game with some scores. We never let them get any momentum," Mariucci said. "We've got a real young football team and most of them had never beaten the Rams. Now we have. It's a big win for all of us."
After the victory the 49ers and their fans really had some time to celebrate, but for Mariucci and the coaching staff it was all about going back to the drawing board and getting ready for Mike Holmgren's Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night.
The emphasis after the Ram victory suddenly shifted from beating the Rams to winning the division title. With the Rams in the cellar so to speak the real enemy staring up at us was Arizona and Seattle believe it or not.
"Our goal obviously is to win the division first," Mariucci said, "because if you win the division, you're guaranteed at least one home game in the playoffs. It is interesting to know the Rams are 0-5 because that's completely unexpected. We'll keep it one game at a time, and there'll be a purpose for every game. There's a tough schedule in front of us."
What has become the problem now is the lull that is now setting in following the milestone victory over St. Louis. Being satisfied with just that has to come to an abrupt end. The season is long and full of potential potholes.
The opponents are tough all along the route and the veteran players on the team know they must be the vocal leaders in getting this team prepared for the long haul.
"Guys around here, we've got to get used to success. We've got to get used to being on top of our division," said veteran defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield, one of the few 49ers old enough to have experienced the glory years of leading the NFC West from September until January.
"Back when I was here (in the mid-1990's), we were always a team that everybody wanted to beat." "That's the problem. It could hurt us because of our lack of playoff experience, the lack of winning experience on this team."
Obviously the 49ers are much better prepared to handle tough opponents such as St. Louis and beyond. The front office and the coaching staff have given the team the tools needed to be better equipped in handling the adversity they see on the field. The winning attitude still exists in San Francisco and the echoes of the past still resound down the corridors at Santa Clara headquarters.
"The moves that we've made, whether we're talking about drafting and signing free agent kids or bringing in veteran free agents, have been right on," 49ers coach Steve Mariucci said one Monday.
"They're guys that fit in with the rest of the team from a character standpoint, guys that fit in with our scheme, the way we like to play offense and defense, good people that work hard."
When you look at the 49ers today you have to be amazed at the transformation that is taking place within the framework of the team. This team radiates a winning attitude it is sprinkled with just enough veteran players to make an impact with the younger athletes. This is what the organization needs.
It has attained youth and speeds and at the same time become wiser and more adaptive to the new ways that are the NFL. In a world of salary cap casualties the pool of talent becomes like a yard sale at times. We have done a fine job in acquiring great talent at wholesale prices for the future of this team.
The days prior to the Monday Night countdown against Seattle were filled with anxious anticipation, for one Seattle was a brand new division opponent in the West and they boasted a brand new state of the art stadium. A stadium that San Francisco may have whom knows when?
The nervousness was real and the fact that the 49ers were playing in front of a hostile crowd and the players and coaches scrambling to find familiarity with that environment after a long home game haul. Mike Holmgren is a feisty and wise adversary and Mariucci knew from experience having worked for him, that this would probably be a barnburner.
"We're going into this situation somewhat blinded by the fact that this is a brand-new divisional opponent," quarterback Jeff Garcia said. "It's something that I think is going to lead to many positive games in the future. But as far as anything in the past, this is a fresh start."
With the realignment the 49ers have become a well-rested team in terms of travel miles going to all parts of the continental United States. It is a relief to see that there is finally substance in the divisions in regards to location and distance. The 49ers have welcomed this more than any other team, and statistically benefit the most from this transition.
"We welcome that because it only makes sense geographically," said 49ers Coach Steve Mariucci, whose team traveled much more under the old format. "Finally the NFC West is truly western teams. I think it was a long time coming. I think it's going to be good for the fans and for the NFL."
With the imminent arrival of the 49ers, Mike Holmgren couldn't help but remember back to his days in San Francisco. He has fond memories there and has many friends and family that still live in the Bay Area. His familiarity with their system makes him that more dangerous to plan for. His kind words regarding Jeff Garcia were vibrating clear.
"He's just a fine player. He's very mobile, very accurate, a very, very tough guy," Seahawks Coach Mike Holmgren said. "He's not a big man, and he gets smacked around a little bit, but he is the key, in my opinion, to what makes them work."
With Stokes injured during last weeks game, he was determined to try and rehabilitate the knee so he could play on the Monday Night game. Rather than take the chance of further damage the 49ers decided to give Tai Streets the opportunity to come in and make a difference. Streets at one time seemed likely to steal Stokes position but his durability has been hampered with a string of injuries.
Taken in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft, the 49ers already knew that he had blown out his Achilles tendon while playing in a pick-up basketball game. They felt he was worth the risk due to his amazing speed back in college. He spent that rookies season just rehabilitating, but did make it for the final two games of the season.
Streets though was buried behind Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens and J.J. Stokes. He managed to catch 19 passes for 287-yards including a career-high four receptions for 73-yards against the Falcons.
With Rice being shown the door Streets tried to move up a slot in the receiver rankings, but fractured a fibula in the process. It occurred against the Bears at home being Rice's final game as a 49er.
Streets had a long road ahead again to rehabilitate having a steel rod inserted in his leg, which he still has today. He is anxious to start and show the world that he can still run and catch the ball.
His turn would come against Seattle. He is a player that is not humble and will do anything that is asked of him to do. He is a devout Chicago Cubs' baseball fan and watches the game intensely.
One has to acknowledge veteran wide receiver Jerry Rice turning a golden 40-years old this past week. He is the master of this game, and is undisputed in every category. It seems like yesterday that he was still a San Francisco 49er. He now wears the dreaded silver and black of the Oakland Raiders. This change has been good for him and he would be the first person to admit that to you.
He holds 15 NFL records, his 1,388 receptions, 198 touchdowns, 21,359 yards from scrimmage and 245 consecutive games with a catch are but a few. Turning 40 doesn't slow the master at all.
He is determined to get the Raiders to post-season play no matter what. He has been one of the top most productive receivers in the league today still going. An Energizer bunny if you want to call him, Jerry is a remarkable human being, never wavering from his set course of action.
"Nothing surprises me about Jerry," said Harris Barton, a former teammate with the 49ers. "Now, its a lot more hard work than it used to be, and a lot of people would get frustrated with that, but Jerry hasn't. He's taken it as a personal challenge."
The demise of Jerry in San Francisco is well documented, his salary was one that deemed him expendable for the club to make the cap. It was a tough and personal decision that his creator in former general manager Bill Walsh had to make.
Even today Bill wishes Jerry was still a 49er. He knows though deep in his heart that Oakland was his best calling. And he wishes him well; knowing that even Jerry has far out exceeded his expectations of him.
"The greatest part of the story is that people were jumping off the Jerry Rice bandwagon in droves," said Brent Jones, another former teammate. "There were times when only he believed what he could still do."
The guesswork on when he will retire is amusing to Jerry; he takes it with the grain of salt that it is. He manages to find renewed strength and stamina whenever he plays and still loves being in the spotlight today.
He has always said that he will know when it's time, and I believe him. I am just happy that I still get to see him play, even if he is just across the Bay, in a land that despises our very own.
In another aspect of recognition, a lot needs to be given to strong safety Tony Parrish. Parrish in fact has not missed one game so far.
He is turning out to be one of the team's best free agent finds in a long time. He has incredible work ethic and has talent and abilities that are so numerous to mention.
"We try to use all of Tony's abilities," defensive coordinator Jim Mora said. "He can play man (coverage), we can blitz him, and we can put him in a deep zone. I think he fits this system perfectly. It's almost made for him. I didn't know he was going to fit as perfectly as he has."
The Chicago Bear's loss was our gain, and they really never made an effort to resign him. Parrish leads the 49ers in interceptions (two), fumble recoveries (two) and passes defended (six), he's also fourth in tackles with 20. I must say that he is an upgrade from Lance Schulters in my opinion.
Game #5 (Win) 49ers 28-21 over Seahawks
This was a game that could have easily gone either way. It was a hard fought knock out battle right from the beginning and towards the end. It shows that the competition in the league is so very real and close.
The San Francisco 49ers knew when they came in that this would not be an easy victory, and it wasn't. Many players came through where they could've easily have given up. The resilience and durability of our team was surely on display here on a great Monday Night Special.
In the first quarter the 49ers would start the game, on the kickoff tailback Terry Jackson would return it for 15-yards out to the 49er 27-yard line. The game would be dynamic right from the beginning, as Seattle would show a variety of defensive movements; mostly they would incorporate a blitz to make Garcia uncomfortable.
With passes to Tai Streets and modest runs from Garrison Hearst, the drive came to a stop as Jeff was sacked by defensive tackle Chad Eaton for a loss of six yards. However a face mask penalty on Seattle's Chad Eaton negated the sack and the 49ers moved ahead 15-yards for a first down. Garcia would then move the ball from the Seahawk 41-yard line.
Garcia would go to Garrison Hearst and a catch by Terrell Owens for 14-yards after getting pushed out of bounds. The 49ers managed to move only a slight bit more and stalled at the Seahawk 19-yard line, where Jose Cortez was setting up. The 37-yard field goal would be good, on 12-plays and 54-yards making the score 3-0 49ers.
On the kickoff from Jose, Seattle's second-round draft pick in running back Maurice Morris would return it 24-yards to the Seattle 25-yard line. Here Trent Dilfer would set up camp. With an incomplete pass to receiver Darrell Jackson and a short gain by running back star Shawn Alexander, Dilfer went back to pass on third down.
His pass intended for Koren Robinson was intercepted by free safety Zack Bronson at the Seahawk 46-yard line and returned to the 38-yard line. This was a big showstopper for Bronson as the defense tightened its grip around Trent Dilfer.
With Jeff taking over the 49ers incurred an Illegal substitution penalty for five yards, soon after that Barlow would run for seven and Cedrick Wilson would contribute with a nine- yard reception getting pushed out of bounds.
Fred Beasley and Hearst would combine for very modest gain, but a penalty on Seahawk's defensive back Shawn Springs for Illegal use of hands would give us five-yards for a first down.
Jeff would set up camp at the Seahawk 19-yard line; the striking distance was mouth watering at this point. Jeff connected with Tai Streets at the Seahawk eight-yard line for 11-yards.
On the next play Jeff looked for Terrell Owens and connected for an eight-yard touchdown pass that was so sweet. The drive was just six-plays for 38-yards which included the penalty.
Cortez with the extra point making the score 10-0 49ers. Next the kickoff to Maurice Morris who took the ball out for a 27-yard gain to the Seahawk 31-yard line.
Trent Dilfer would take over at the Seahawk 31-yard line, on the very first play he was sacked by 49er defensive end Andre Carter a loss of one-yard. Alexander would then run and Dilfer would connect with Bobby Engram for 11-yards.
Engram would again be successful on a 19-yard reception and Darrell Jackson would reel one in yards. Here the 49er secondary was live bait.
At the 49er 18-yard line Dilfer hit tight end Itula Mili for nine more yards to the 49er nine-yard line. Shawn Alexander would get much closer on four-yard run. Trent would then hit running back Mack Strong for a five-yard touchdown, Rian Lindell's extra point was good and on 10-plays and 69-yards the Seahawks scored.
The score being 10-7 49ers. On the kickoff to San Francisco Terry Jackson would return the ball 13-yards to the 49er 25-yard line.
Here is where Jeff set up camp, Garrison Hearst up the middle for three and a incomplete pass to Tai Streets resulting in a penalty on Streets for Illegal touching for five-yards.
The 49ers were stuffed on two players following forcing the 49ers to punt. Seahawk Bobby Engram would give a fair catch call but a penalty on Seattle for offensive holding would be enforced for the 49ers.
The start of the second quarter would bring more of the same. On the first drive Trent Dilfer would move from the Seattle 32-yard line. Shawn Alexander would find a tough 49er run defense on the next series of plays.
Dilfer would then go to the air to get the first down. With a series of short passes and runs the Seahawks would get the ball down to the 49er 18-yard line.
Here the Seahawks would attempt a 36-yard field goal to tie the game. The attempt would be no good, going wide left. The 49ers would take over at their 26-yard line.
The 13-yard run by Barlow would get sent back on a Jeremy Newberry hold for 10-yards, Jeff Garcia would make that 10-yards up with a pass to Terrell Owens, Barlow would get stuffed for a loss and a penalty on Garcia for delay of game would result.
The 49ers found themselves having to punt, and Jason Baker did just that for 42-yards to the Seahawk 39-yard line where Bobby Engram waited and caught. He then ran 61-yards right over our special teams unit for a touchdown.
This was a play that made me ugly more than anything else was. Lindell's extra point conversion was good and on absolutely no plays and 61-yards later the Seahawks had taken the lead 14-10.
Lindell's kickoff would go to Cedrick Wilson where he would take the ball out 20-yards to the 49er 30-yard line. Here Jeff Garcia obviously perturbed would take over; he nailed Tai Streets for a 35-yard reception.
The next series of passes would be for naught, so Garcia took it on his shoulders and went around the left end for a 17-yard run. He would again run for 12 more yards.
However a penalty on Ron Stone for false start would slow the rhythm. Jeff would attempt a pas to Beasley for zero and then Chad Brown for a loss of six yards systematically sacked him. Jeff would attempt to run but was stopped short of a first down, forcing the 49ers to attempt a field goal.
On the Seahawk 11-yard line, Jose Cortez would kick a 29-yard field goal, so on 9-plays and 59-yards the 49ers would inch closer to the Seahawk lead at 14-13. Jose Cortez then kicked off to Maurice Morris who returned it for 15-yards to the Seahawk 23-yard line.
Here with two minutes before the half the Seahawks would try and score again. Dilfer hit Engram for 11-yards, but then a false start penalty on Darrell Jackson would stall the drive.
Trent Dilfer would not fold though as he came back and hit Darrell Jackson for 16 and nine yards respectively. Alexander and Mili would then inch closer before a penalty on Seattle for a false start. Undeterred Dilfer would then hit Engram for 15-yards getting a first and ten at the 49er 32-yard line.
This was a nervous spot for me as the time was at 17 seconds left to play. An incomplete pass resulted on the next and a penalty on Mike Rumph for Illegal contact would be enforced.
At the 49er 27-yard line Dilfer would then fumble the ball and Seattle would manage to recover it via Shawn Alexander but he was knocked back in the process. Seattle would have no choice but to attempt a long field goal with so little time left. Lindell attempted a 57-yard field goal that went no good and short, leaving the score at 14-13 Seahawks.
By this time all of us could not fathom at where we were at, falling suddenly behind to Seattle did not seem possible. But thanks to poor special teams on our part, we had put ourselves in a hole.
The Seahawks were actually in the driver's seat at this point; the 49ers were frustrated and reeling from a Bobby Engram touchdown after a kickoff.
The start of the third quarter would begin with a kickoff to Seattle's Maurice Morris who ran the ball back 23-yards to the Seattle 26-yard line. Here is where Trent Dilfer would set up camp.
Dilfer would start with an incomplete pass and a penalty courtesy of Jeff Ulbrich for defensive pass interference for five yards would follow. The Seahawks would gain new life on this penalty.
Darrell Jackson would catch a 10-yard pass and Shawn Alexander would get the bulk of the work that ended with another incomplete pass to Darrell Jackson and a punt from Jeff Feagles, that would result in Seahawks special teams pinning us at our own 1-yard line.
Why couldn't our special teams do something as creative or at least execute? Certainly this unit is to blame for the Seattle lead.
Jeff would take over at the 1-yard line and try to get breathing room on Beasley who ran into a wall. Jeff then went to the air hitting Wilson and Owens in stride. A big personal foul penalty on safety Marcus Robertson would result in 15-yards.
Garrison Hearst went to work next with a combination of rushes and a catch for 13-yards. Barlow would then follow with the rushing attack and Owens would catch a six-yard pass. Jeff would make a run on the next play for seven yards and Hearst another nine yards.
On the next play at the Seattle six-yard line Kevan Barlow ran in for a six-yard touchdown to give the 49ers the lead after 12-plays and 99-yards. The 49ers led 20-14 at this point after a Jose Cortez extra point.
On the kickoff to Maurice Morris he ran it out for 15-yards to the Seattle 24-yard line. Trent Dilfer would again come out calm and confident that he could take back what was just taken. Shawn Alexander led this drive in big fashion with a 42-yard run.
With a series of passes to Koren Robinson and Bobby Engram the Seahawks advanced down the field. Penalty on Ahmed Plummer for defensive holding was declined, moving the Seahawks up to the 49er four-yard line.
From here it was just a matter of time, with running backs Mack Strong and Shawn Alexander, it had enough to allow Alexander a shot on third down and one for a 1-yard run into the 49er end zone. On eight plays and 76-yards and an extra point from Lindell the Seahawks again took the lead at 21-20.
With the third quarter on the ropes the 49ers went three and out rather quickly. Incomplete passes seemed to run rampant as pressure generated on Garcia was still intense.
The 49ers were forced to punt to Bobby Engram for a fair catch at the Seattle 31-yard line. Here the Seahawks would break into the fourth quarter with the lead in hand.
Alexander would lead off with some running and catching; Dilfer then would connect with Darrell Jackson and Bobby Engram for modest gains. Alexander and Strong would move the ball forward a bit and a penalty on Seattle for a false start would lengthen their third down.
Trent Dilfer knowing this decided to go to the air, in a throw Ahmed Plummer intercepted intended for tailback Mack Strong the pass. Plummer with the thankful interception set up the 49er offense at their own 32-yard line.
San Francisco would resume with Jeff feeding Owens for no gain and Hearst rushing for 10-yards and catching a 16-yard reception. On the next series the passes from Garcia would go incomplete but an Illegal contact penalty on Seattle gave the 49ers new life and a first down. On the next series Garcia dropped back and saw Owens open and connected with him for a 37-yard touchdown.
A two-point conversion became necessary at this point, and Garcia found Garrison Hearst for the completion. So on six-plays and 68-yards and a penalty the 49ers went ahead 28-21 with just over seven minutes left in the game.
Jose Cortez kicked off to Seattle's Maurice Morris for a gain of 18-yards. Setting up camp at the Seattle 35-yard line.
Trent Dilfer needed another miracle, dropping back and hitting Robinson for 16-yards, however he fumbles and recovers the fumble at the 49er 49-yard line. Dilfer would go back to work and find little gains from Alexander and a fortunate defensive pass interference call on Mike Rumph giving Seattle new life with a first down.
Dilfer would again move ahead slowly only to have an offensive pass interference calls on Itula Mili for 10-yards. Dilfer would find himself in a hole too large to come out of and had to punt.
On the punt that went for a touchback there was offensive holding called on Seattle, which was declined.
With five minutes left to play, Jeff wanted to eat some clock. With Barlow and a penalty on Seattle for a neutral zone infraction time was erased. After the two minute warning the 49ers managed a first down between the running of Garcia and Barlow.
With 1:11 left to play Garcia began the kneeling process that resulted in our victory that Monday Night.
Jeff was effective enough to win this game going 16-of-29 for 202-yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions. He had a quarterback rating of 100.1%. Terrell Owens had a big night with six receptions for 84-yards and two touchdowns. Tai Streets followed with four receptions for 66-yards.
In the rushing department Kevan Barlow had 12 carries for 68-yards and a touchdown, he averaged 5.7-yards per carry. Jeff Garcia followed with seven carries for 48-yards and Garrison Hearst 10 carries for 41-yards.
On defense we would have lost this game without them, Zack Bronson had one and Ahmed Plummer as well. Andre Carter had the lone sack. Overall though the run defense held Shawn Alexander tough and kept us in the game despite some special teams bungles.
This was a night I term sleepless in Seattle, it was a game that kept your attention and really was a well fought fight in and out.
We paid dearly as usual in this victory by losing Zack Bronson to a broken foot, Terry Jackson to an ACL and John Engelberger to a high ankle sprain.
What was the most intriguing part in this game was the calm that the 49ers displayed. They never believed that they were on the ropes and kept fighting. I credit the coaching staff and all he players for their efforts to overcome many adversities.
We are bound to have more close contests as the season progresses the line between victory and defeat has been squeezed considerably.
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Zucchini bread isn't the only sweet treat you can create with this summer squash. Whip up these brownies and enjoy your chocolate and vegetables at the same time!
2 cups flour, any variety. Oat flour is good and is gluten-free when using gf oats.
Blend flour, sugar, salt, cocoa and soda in bowl. In a large, separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients then fold dry ingredients into wet, just until blended.
Spread batter in lightly greased 9×13″ pan. Bake 30 minutes in preheated 350 degree oven.
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Back in my 8ish to 5ish days, my co-worker and I had an unspoken agreement about morning chatter. It went like this. I'd walk in (usually about five minutes late). She'd already be there at her desk, head down working.
"Hey," I'd say, proceeding to my office.
"Hey," She'd say, acknowledging me without glancing in my general direction.
A couple of hours later, we'd greet each other for real; until then, neither of us much cared how the other one was doing.
My husband, though, is a morning person. He loves getting up early for a fresh start on the day. (I prefer my mornings old and stale, ya know, like afternoons.) Recently he was telling me about a 10K race that required runners to be in place before 6:30 am. He was taken aback by the early start.
"Do you know how dark it is at 6:30 in the morning?" he asked rhetorically, making conversation.
Mornings just aren't my thing. Unfortunately, our culture seems to equate morning alacrity with overall productivity. Not true. I get lots done after 12 noon and by 9 pm I'm wildly efficient. Mornings though . . . well, they always tend to cut my night's sleep short. I can't stand that about mornings.
There are advantages to early morning waking though. Recently, my husband and I were out and about before 8 am and--would you believe it?--the sky is actually quite lovely at that time of day.
And that, my friends, is why I don't like to be around morning people.


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The Interference of Zeus
- The god of mortals and immortals, Zeus, is mentioned on almost every single page in The Iliad. In the ancient society of the Greeks, they practiced polytheism, which means they worshipped more than one god (Speilvogel 364). Zeus was the son of the titan Cronus and he was basically the god of the weather. He had the ability to strike with lightning bolts. The Trojan War was between Greece and Troy. However, it was not only fought by mere mortals, but by immortals too, fighting for their own personal agendas.... [tags: god mortals and immortals, greeks]
Hercules: A Greek Tale
- Hercules, or known in Latin as Heracles, was the greatest of the Greek heroes, a paragon of masculinity. In art Hercules was portrayed as a powerful, muscular man wearing lion's skin and armed with a huge club. He was also described as being a macho man buffoon, who was very impulsive. Hercules' home and birthing place is in Thebes, Greece. Thebes is a city in central Greece. It plays as an important setting in many Greek myths, such as the stories of Cadmus, Oedipus, Dionysus and many other important roles in Greek Mythology.... [tags: Masculinity, Themes, Greek Heroes, Latin]
Strong Essays
- Hercules, or known in Latin as Heracles, was the greatest of the Greek heroes, a paragon of masculinity. In art Hercules was portrayed as a powerful, muscular man wearing lion's skin and armed with a huge club. He was also described as being a macho man buffoon, who was very impulsive. Hercules' home and birthing place is in Thebes, Greece. Thebes is a city in central Greece. It plays as an important setting in many Greek myths, such as the stories of Cadmus, Oedipus, Dionysus and many other important roles in Greek Mythology.... [tags: Heroes in Greek Mythology, demigods]
The Odyssey Literary Analysis
- "The Odyssey" is an epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus and the story of his many travels and adventures. The Odyssey tells the main character's tale of his journey home to the island of Ithaca after spending ten years fighting in the Trojan War, and his adventures when he returns home and he is reunited with his family and close friends. This literary analysis will examine the story and its characters, relationships, major events, symbols and motifs, and literary devices. There is a copious amount of major characters in the story.... [tags: Homer's Epic poem]
Homer's Iliad Study Questions
- The Iliad, Homer Review Questions 48) Three of the gift-offerings Agamemnon will make to the implacable Achilles are seven tripods never touched by fire, ten bars of gold, and twenty burnished cauldrons. He makes rather diverse and interesting offerings. The return of Briseus' daughter is perhaps the most significant. 49) Odysseus presents Agamemnon's offer to Achilles, but Achilles immediately rejects it. Odysseus editorializes or puts a more positive spin on Agamemnon's ostensible apology by speaking of even more gifts and reminding Achilles that he now can kill Hector.... [tags: ancient Greek epic poems]
Athen The Greek Goddess
- Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom who embodies power, victory and justice. She took part in battles that defended her country and helped her allies out greatly. Athena created many inventions that helped mankind. She created the bridle, the trumpet, the flute, and the ship. Athena was known for helping others with their quests. Athena improves heroes lives through guidance. A hero is somebody admired for their achievement and courage. The list is very long on who she helped. People she helped greatly in their journeys was Odysseus, Hercules, the Greeks and Perseus.... [tags: Trojan War, Greek mythology, Odysseus, Odyssey]
Zeus, Zeus And Zeus
- There was a time long before Hera loathed other women and punished them with her wrath. When Zeus and Hera got married, their love blossomed. Everybody under the sky longed for a love like Zeus and Hera's. Even the other Olympians wanted what they had. In the beginning, Zeus was loyal. He too loved Hera more than anything and would have never imagined cheating on her. When their relationship was new, the two could be seen laughing and holding hands up on Mount Olympus. However, like any relationship does, Zeus and Hera's became normal.... [tags: Zeus, Hera, Twelve Olympians, Sexual intercourse]
- The Odyssey details Odysseus' arduous return to his homeland. Ten years have passed since the end of the Trojan war and Odysseus, the "most cursed man alive", has been missing and presumed dead by many. (10.79). Throughout the novel, gods play a significant role in the fate of Odysseus and other characters. The extent of the gods' role though is not unqualified, contrary to Telemachus' suggestion that, "Zeus is to blame./He deals to each and every/ laborer on this earth whatever doom he pleases" (1.401-403).... [tags: Homer, Odyssey Essays]
Free Essays on Homer's Odyssey: Odysseus as a Lonely Traveler
- Odysseus as a Lonely Traveler in Odyssey In Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus represents a traveler in life who is destined to make this journey alone, despite those who aid him, oppose him, or in some way interfered with his destiny. Gods and immortals alike aid him when it suits them, or fromsome feeling they have for him. Some gods and immortals also made Odysseuis's journey as difficult as possible. Some also switched loyalties and arn't very reliable. The Odyssey shows that even though some believe people can make it through life "goin at it alone," eventually people need the help of others.... [tags: Homer Odyssey Essays]
Greek Gods - The Historical Background
- Greek Gods - The Historical Background Greek gods were an essential part of Greek mythology. Our proper knowledge of the ancient Greek gods can be traced back to Homer who wrote The Iliad and The Odysse. It is also believed that the myths were heavily influenced by the Mycenaean culture that existed in Greece from 1700 to 1100 BC. However there is some evidence that the beginnings of Greek mythology and beliefs can be traced back to the ancient Middle Eastern cultures. There are many similarities between the mythology of these ancient Middle Eastern cultures and the ancient Greeks.... [tags: Classics]
Free Essays on Homer's Odyssey - Odysseus Defines a Hero
- Odysseus Defines a Hero in The Odyssey How do you define a hero. Some may define a hero as someone with great courage and bravery; to others a hero might be a strong warrior and leader who wins battles; others may define a hero as one who uses his brain as much as his brawn to win. In Homer's epic poem, Odyssey, Odysseus is portrayed as a hero by every definition. Courage and bravery are two things that Odysseus has a lot of. This is evident when he defies the god Poseidon, telling him that he is unstoppable.... [tags: Homer Odyssey Essays]
Theme of Justice in the Odyssey and the Bible
- Theme of Justice in the Odyssey and the Bible Justice is a theme that differs in many different texts, and this also true in the Odyssey and the Bible. Justice in Homeric texts was served to neutralize a situation and bring things back to the way they were, to a time of stability and respect for authority. The bible has usually been interpreted, however, as serving justice on a moral basis, as a way to punish those who did not respect each other or act in God likeness. The Greeks in the Odyssey viewed justice as only coming from the gods. They believed the gods punished them because they have fallen out of their favor, and not because they had really done anything wrong... [tags: comparison compare contrast essays]
Free Essay on Homer's Odyssey: Odyssey as Epic Poem
- The Odyssey as Epic Poem For thousands of years, people have enjoyed the entertainment of epic poems. The "Odyssey" is an epic poem. The "Odyssey" contains characteristics of an epic poem. The setting of the ""Odyssey" is immense. The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece intervene frequently in the "Odyssey". Odysseus exemplifies a special kind of pride. Throughout the "Odyssey", Odysseus undertakes a difficult journey. . The "Odyssey" has an big setting. Odysseus starts off by traveling to Troy, which is the known world.... [tags: Homer Odyssey Essays]
The Role of the Gods in Homer's Odyssey
- The Role of the Gods in The Odyssey In the ancient world, the gods of the Greeks had been predominately confined to cosmological deeds prior to the works of Homer. "As Hesiod laid out the roles of the gods in his Theogony and the Works and Days, it is apparent that though the gods were active in the creation of the cosmos, natural phenomenon, and cyclical events such as seasons, they were not however, functioning in any historical way"(Bloom 36). This strictly cosmological view of the gods was in no way unusual to the ancient world.... [tags: Odyssey essays]
Free Essays on Homer's Odyssey: The Gods
- The Gods of the Odyssey Do the Gods in the Odyssey represent the Good and Evil sides of everyone, are they actually there to either help the person, or make their life worse. In the Odyssey, the Gods seem to have a very huge part in the play. However, are the Gods actually real? Or are they just their sub-conscious telling everyone what to do. However if that's true, then how could Odysseus's and his "sub-conscious" spend 7 years on an island thinking that he was somewhere else.... [tags: Homer Odyssey Essays]
Odysseus The Creator in The Odyssey
- In every story there is a hero who at first seems useless and plays the role of the "victim" but he finds the way to become the "creator" and play that role really well. Odysseus plays the role of the creator very well in the odyssey. By creating instantaneous lies when encounters with people that question him or he gets in trouble. Odysseus is a creator in the Odyssey by getting his men out of rough situation and as his journey back to Ithaca become more challenging he find the courage and inner guide to get himself back home.... [tags: Homer]
Rise of Odysseus
- Epics were originally oral and later became narratives. The basic guideline for epics is long narrative poems that are about a serious or worthy event. In this case the epic has to do with the events of a hero that represented an entire nation. The events of this hero are dramatic and tae place in a vast amount of area, which makes it more worthy. The epic poem also includes super natural human beings, another requirement for epics. In Homers The Odyssey Trans. Robert Fitzgerald. New York: Vintage Books, 1990 the use or these epic requirements employ the tale in a exceptional fashion.... [tags: Greek Literature]
Delphinus: A Constellation
- While looking in the sky at night, you try to point out the different constellation you see. Most people know the major constellations, but many do not know about the constellation Delphinus. There are many scientific and literary explanations for the constellation Delphinus. There are two known myths about delphinus. The first is about Arion. Arion was a known poet and musician. He was born on the island of Lesbos. He was known for playing the lyre. This made him famous during the seventh century B.C.... [tags: Astronomy, Mythology, Science]
Free Essay on Homer's Odyssey: Role of the Gods
- Role of the Gods in Homer's Odyssey In "The Odyssey", the gods generally bring about mixed emotions. The humans in the poem are fearful of the gods because of their great power and influence in their lives-if they wanted you to fail, you would. They are like the puppet-masters of the world, they control what happens to each and every person. But, this can also come in handy when you are on the good side of the gods. If you were a favorite of a god, like Odysseus, you had the gods by your side, willing to help you whenever you have problems.... [tags: Homer Odyssey Essays]
Greek Statues And the Olympics
- The time has come again for Olympics games to begin. Organizers of the Olympics must choose the finest statues from a certain time period; they chose to decorate with the Classical period. They believed that the Classical period would best decorate the course of the marathon because they believe that the Classical statues characterize both modern and ancient values the best. The three Classical statutes that would best signify both ancient and modern values would be: The Charioteer from Delphi, The Discus Thrower, and Zeus/Poseidon.... [tags: essays research papers]
A Few Greek Gods
- The Ancient Greeks believed in a series of myths which explained nature, set up a moral code for the people, and were just folk lore of the people. In this paper, the beginnings of myths, the Greek gods themselves, and several myths concerning morals, nature, and old lore of the Ancients will be discussed. Because the myths and details about the gods were passed along by word of mouth, some myths or gods might be interchanged or different. The Greek myths started as folk lore until it began to explain nature and storytellers integrated a moral code into the myths.... [tags: essays research papers]
The Tale of Troy
- Book Report The Tale of Troy was written by Padraic Colum, it has 132 pages, and takes place in the ancient islands of Greece. The Tale of Troy is a fiction story. Even though Athena and Poseidon helped the Greeks during the Trojan War, Athena turns against the Greeks and convinces Poseidon to do the same. The Greeks are hit by storms on the way home and many ships are destroyed and the fleet is scattered. The war and his troubles at sea keep Odysseus away from Ithaka, for twenty years. While he was gone, his son, Telemachus, has grown into a man, and his wife, Penelope, is overwhelmed by wooers who think Odysseus is dead.... [tags: essays research papers]
The Odyssesy
- Do gods and goddesses need to intervene for Odysseus or anyone. The gods and goddesses in the Odyssesy intervene often like a human parent on a child's life. The immortals intervened when sending Odysseus home, quenching the wrath of Poseidon, and settling the suitors' xenia abuse on Odysseus' house. Maybe it is the hamartia of humanity to have the gods and goddesses to show our own hubris. The gods and goddesses oftenly intervened in getting Odysseus home. Matthew Bolton points in a article to Great Neck Publishing that Athena petitions to Zeus in setting Odysseus free from the island nymph goddess Calypso.... [tags: Literary Analysis]
- Do gods and goddesses need to intervene for Odysseus or anyone. The gods and goddesses in the Odyssesy intervene often like a human parent in a child's life. The immortals intervened when sending Odysseus home, quenching the wrath of Poseidon, and the abuse of the xenia on Odysseus' house. Maybe it is the hamartia of humanity to have the gods and goddesses to show our own hubris. The gods and goddesses often intervened in getting Odysseus home. Matthew Bolton points out that Athena petitions Zeus to set Odysseus free from the island nymph goddess Calypso.... [tags: Literacy Analysis]
- Q1. What are the characteristics of a hero in Homer's poems. What attributes are valued. The Homeric epics describe a race of heroic men: these men are more powerful than ordinary men, and yet, they are not quite as glorious as gods. The heroes are characterized by their strength, warfare skill, intelligence, moral character, and favor of the gods. The Homeric heroes are strong and skillful warriors. Achilles is noted for being the greatest Greek warrior. He is known as "the great runner" (109).... [tags: Homer, Odyssey Essays]
Who Needs God, By Harold Kushner, And The Poem ' First They Came For The Jews '
- "Overall, there have been well over a billion abortions performed around the world since 1980." Isn't murder unlawful. Aren't you killing the fetus in you when you're getting abortion. Isn't it God's decision to give or take life. However, many women still get abortion based on their situations. They aren't doing something that is against the law, but still many people might not approve of it, because it may go against their golden rule or their "sense of injustice." In the excerpt of "Who Needs God" by Harold Kushner, and the poem "First They Came for the Jews" by Martin Niemöller, both these authors talk about human nature, the golden rule and human "sense of injustice." There are ma... [tags: Religion, Morality, Human, Ethics]
Analysis Of Homer 's Iliad, `` Trojan Women, And Pitre 's Fives And Twenty Fives All
- The concept of revenge is commonly portrayed in everyday life. Many find the need to inflict pain in different forms, whether it be physical or emotional, on another for wrong doings experienced at their hands. Homer's "Iliad," Euripides' "Trojan Women," and Pitre's Fives and Twenty-fives all include some form of revenge. The most prominent concept of revenge occurs in the Iliad and stems from the wrath of Achilles. In the "Iliad", The Achaeans seek revenge against the Trojans for taking Helen, the wife of Menelaus, the Greek king.... [tags: Iliad, Trojan War, Achilles, Greek mythology]
Odysseus was the Hero in the Epic, The Odyssey, by Homer
- Odysseus is the hero in the Epic "The Odyssey" by Homer. He embodies many characteristics of a typical Epic hero, but he still strays from the norm in some ways, which makes him unique. He values Ithaca, his home, so much that he spends years getting back, struggling the whole way, and doing what it takes to protect his home. Throughout the whole story, Odysseus is trying to get home. Odysseus's purpose is to get his men and himself back to Ithaca. On the way, he and his crew face many challenges meant to prevent them from getting home, such as harsh sailing conditions provided by Poseidon, a god who is mad at Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops.... [tags: protector, wisdom, intelligence]
Greek Mythology: A Look at Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest
- People always look for ways to explain the doings and phenomenon of nature (Daly vii). This is done for comfort, and as a way of finding a meaning in life. Demeter's name derives from the Greek words for "earth" and "mother." The two parts of her name "de" and "meter" are Greek for the words "earth" and "mother" respectively, so her name literally means "Earth Mother" (Webster). This title which Demeter holds is appropriate, given her area of rule. In Roman mythology, Demeter goes by the name of Ceres (Daly 39).... [tags: World History]
Oh My God: History of Mythology and its Influences Today
- Oh My God Mythology is defined as the collection or study of myths. As stated by David Abraham, since the beginning of time mankind has always wanted to know the answer of how we got here or what's the meaning of life. Early mankind began to create different stories or myths to how it all began and how to explain things in nature like thunder or fire. Many cultures and religions were created due to these questions that have been past down from generation to generation. Many wars were started because of the different religions and beliefs.... [tags: religion, polytheism, beliefs]
The Unheroic Traits of Odysseus in Homer's The Odyssey
- A true hero will go through immeasurable lengths to benefit not him or herself, but the people around them. Heroes are neither selfish nor uncaring. They seek every opportunity they get to help those in need. One must have also gone through the entire hero's journey to be deemed a hero. He must start off naïve and inept and through his challenges, transform into someone worth calling a hero. Most importantly, a hero is not perfect. He must listen to other's ideas and utilize them. However, in The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus disrespects his crew men and the gods' advice, lets hubris interfere with his men's lives, and is unfaithful to his wife Penelope.... [tags: odyssey]
What Makes an Epic Hero in Homer´s The Odyssey
- A Greek epic hero is the main character of an epic poem that is typically strong and uses his or her strength to battle monsters throughout a long lasting journey. "The Odyssey" written by Homer is an epic poem about a captain who leads a group of soldiers back to their homeland of Ithaca. Odysseus is considered an epic hero because he travels to various lands, fights monsters, and the Gods interfere with the human world to make his journey more difficult. One of the traits that make Odysseus an epic hero is that he travels to many far-off lands.... [tags: travels, fights, journey, human]
Odyssey by Homer: The Famous Arrow Shot Contained Therein
- The Greek mythology is – and always was – a synonym for incredibly silly gossip. Here is such a pathetic effort from the bottom drawer of the storage cabinet that houses antique junk. As a special annoyance to us archers, bow and arrow have been misused in the plot for a silly trick shot, as we learn from that insane story. The myth called 'Odyssey' is the second epic besides the 'Iliad' that is attributed to the poet Homer. Written down in the late 8th century, the Odyssey belongs to the oldest and most influential works of the cultural heritage of literature in the Occident.... [tags: greek mythology, odyssey, homer]
Analysis Of ' Othello And Pride And Prejudice ``
- Change is an inevitable factor of life that many individuals experience on a daily basis, leading either to extraordinary transformations or deteriorating aspects of an individual's character. In literature, change is a key element to the understanding of a character's construction both physical and psychological. Throughout Captain Corelli's Mandellis, Othello and Pride and Prejudice, transformation of characters explicitly portrays both the uncertainty of one's true self being, progression or regression due to turbulent relationships.... [tags: Iago, Othello, Character, Novel]
Conception and Birth of Heroes in Greek Mythology
- Hero, the word strikes a universal chord making us think of exceptional and spectacular stories or deeds that far surpass any common feat. To the Greeks and many other cultures, the birth of these heroes is important. The birth of a hero sets them, apart often even before birth, from common mortals in Greek mythology. Birth is the first of many major events in our lives, our entrance into the world (Leeming). For heroes, that entrance must be as special as their lives will prove to be. A mundane birth is simply not an option for a hero, whether by the machinations of the gods or prophecies from an oracle, even the events surrounding their conception must be spectacular.... [tags: Mythology ]
The Trials of Odysseus Depicted in Homer's Odyssey
- Picture a water-logged, bearded man floundering about in the ocean, yet never failing nor drowning. This is Odysseus, King of Ithaka, trying to survive. In The Odyssey by Homer, characters in the story were impacted by significant events, and emerged either more joyful, or more depressed than before. Telemakhos journeyed on a long voyage to find his father, enduring much pain in the process that eventually lead to reunion with his father. His father, Odysseus himself, the great Greek hero, suffered practically all his life, yet he returned to his home as the rightful king.... [tags: Homer, Odyssey Essays]
The Quest: An Archetype in Various Cultural Myths
- The Quest Archetype When examining various cultural myths, one archetype keeps repeating—the image of the quest. This archetype functions with various different mythologies as a method of learning about the world, both its external features and what is inside the self. The quest comes from ancient origins and is found in Classical Western culture, but has been fine tuned through the generations. In its most modern interpretations, there are continuing elements of the age old myth, where extenuating circumstances or hubris, place the hero in turmoil and needing to find an answer.... [tags: world history]
The Contradictory Nature of Greek Gods and Godesses
- Many Greek gods were seen as both benefactors and tormentors, typically it depends on which god or goddess you are researching about. The seemingly contradictory behavior of the gods, acting as both benefactors and tormentors of man, can readily be explained when viewed in light of the prime directive for man, to worship the gods and not "overstep," and the ensuing "Deus ex Mahina" which served to coerce man to fulfill his destiny as evidenced by the myths: "Pandora," "Arachne, and "Odysseus." Humankind and it's range of vision over the gods beauty and power portrayed them to be benefactors but unseemingly it depicted their affliction towards humans.... [tags: benefactor, tormenter, power]
Homer 's Odyssey : A Triumph Of Storytelling
- Homer's Odyssey: A Triumph of Storytelling Few stories can stand the test of time the same way Homer's Odyssey can. Despite the fact it was written all the way back sometime between 750 and 650 B.C. and takes place in culture very different from our own, the Odyssey is still a classic example of a triumph of storytelling. Homer successfully captivates our attention by using various techniques to pulls us into a reality full of danger and the supernatural, a story full of adventure, and characters we marvel at and can relate to.... [tags: Odyssey, Odysseus, Polyphemus, Achilles]
Analysis Of Homer 's ' The Odyssey '
- When thinking about the Odyssey, you are either going to think about this book and how different things pop up into your mind about it. Such as you are going to think about this book and how either you hated reading it because you just aren't that into mythology and reading overall, or how Homer was just a genius while writing it and put so much detail into where it actually made this a decent book. You could think about the romance and love that goes throughout the whole book with Odysseus and his wife Penelope, or when Odysseus is finally reunited with father.... [tags: Odyssey, Cyclops, Odysseus, Polyphemus]
The Odyssey And O Brother Where Art Thou?
- "O muse. Sing in me, and through me tell the story...Of that man skilled in all the ways of contending...A wanderer, harried for years on end…" (Homer). These are the opening words of The Odyssey. This is also in the opening scene of O Brother Where Art Thou?. O Brother is a reception of the revered story of Odysseus' journey with a bit of a twist. The works have similarities that only a person well informed of the Odyssey could see. The Odyssey and O Brother highlight the trials of the main character's journeys.... [tags: Odyssey, Trojan War, Odysseus, Homer]
The Ancient Greeks' Belief in the Underworld
- A dark, silent, formless void, a perpetual abyss without orientation, this is essentially what the Greeks believed was the origin of the world. The ancient Greeks while trying to further explain the world, invented beguiling myths (Evie). From these myths a world of human like gods and goddesses was formed (Evie). Through narratives, legends, and myths this world justified various abstract ideas, thus creating Greek mythology (Evie). A central element in Greek mythology is the underworld. The underworld is considered to be the place where one's soul goes to after death.... [tags: Greek mythology, Greek Gods]
Denied the Title of a True Hero
- In the epic poem, The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus goes on a harrowing journey to return home to Ithaka. Many people believe that throughout the Odyssey, Odysseus goes through a journey to become a hero. Odysseus does go through the stations of the hero's journey, but he also does not have all the characteristics that would define someone as a true hero. Due to disrespect to the people affiliated with him, poor leadership, and cruelty, Odysseus does not earn the title of a true hero. Odysseus exhibits different forms of disrespect by being unfaithful, untrusting, and being neglectful to his peers.... [tags: Literary Characters]
The Odyssey: A Summary by Alec Fields
- Odysseus was the king of Ithaca; he had a wife, and a new-born son Telemachus. While his son was still an infant, king Agamemnon declared war on the Troy, and Odysseus was drafted to fight in the Greek army. It was there that he did many heroic deeds, most notably his concoction of the Trojan Horse plan. But this story begins after all that after he offends the god Poseidon and is sent on his journey, his quest, his Odyssey. Ismarus was sacked by Odysseus and his men. It was plentiful with money, food, and treasure.... [tags: Literary Review ]
Atlantis: The Lost City, Culture, and Continent
- Everyone has heard the bedtime story of the golden lost city of Atlantis. It has been a child's dream to discover it for decades, maybe centuries. This city has often been compared to the Garden of Eden. The birth of this fairytale lies with the Greek philosopher, Plato. Atlantis was modernly made popular by writer and U.S. Congressman, Ignatius Donnelly, in 1882 (Martin 12). According to Greek mythological history, Atlantis was founded by the god Poseidon and ruled by Atlas, a descendant of Poseidon's ten sons of five pairs of twins, thus, the name Atlantis and Atlantic Ocean (McMullen 28; Martin 9).... [tags: World History]
The Importance of Hospitality in the Odyssey
- Xenia in The Odyssey Hospitality today is nothing like it was in Ancient Greece. Today, good hospitality is being friendly and respectful to a guest. In Ancient Greece, hospitality was something people had to do, or face the wrath of Zeus. Zeus's law of hospitality is that any stranger that comes to your home, the host must be willing to feed, entertain, and maybe offer them a bath and anything else they might be in need of without question until those things had been given, and also give them a parting gift.... [tags: xenia, literary criticism, analytical]
Greek Mythology and the Seven Deadly Sins
- The seven deadly sins can be tracked all the way back to the 4th century, when a monk named Evagrius Ponticus made a list of basically all the problems he saw in his time. His list consisted of gluttony, fornication, greed, pride, sadness, wrath, and dejection. Later on Pope Gregory I would edit this list and add in sloth and envy, and would also rename fornication to lust, this list of sins has not been changed since. Each of the seven deadly sins was associated with a punishment in Hell.... [tags: sloth, envy, gluttony, lust, greed, pride]
Theseus of Greece and Romulus of Rome
- Bravery, strength, and leadership are just a few of the characteristics possessed by Theseus of Greece and Romulus of Rome. Plutarch, a Greek historian, explains lives each of these men. These men were different from any of the other men during Ancient Greece and Rome; according to Plutarch, they were descendants of the divine, which ultimately destined them for greatness. Throughout their lives, they would achieve power through various events and establish the societies and politics of two the greatest cities in history.... [tags: notorious ancient world leaders]
Moral And Ethical Dilemmas Of The Ramayana
- In everyday life, we must overcome the challenges that test our strength and will as well as to accept the ramifications that come in handling the situation. These events are known as moral and ethical dilemmas and in certain reading selections, the main characters are faced with fulfilling a parent's desire, putting your life at risk, challenged to explore who you really are, and choosing to whether or not disclosing or doing something is the right thing to do. To begin with, fulfilling a parent's wish could not only put you in danger, but others as well.... [tags: Ramayana, Rama, Hanuman, Odyssey]
The Beginning Of The Story Of Odysseus
- The beginning of the story takes place after the Trojan War. All of the Greek gods have returned home besides Odysseus. He was the only survivor of the Trojan War but now he has been taken captive by the nymph. Calypso has falling in love with him and won't let him leave. But while this is happening his wife Penelope is watching his kingdom in Ithaca. Athena goes to her father Zeus and begs him to allow Odysseus to come home. She goes to Ithaca to talk to Telemachus. Athena believes that Odysseus is alive and tries to convince him to stand up and find more information about his father.... [tags: Odyssey, Greek mythology, Trojan War, Odysseus]
Greek Mythology : Greek And Indian Mythology
- Mythology in the dictionary is defined as a "collection of myths or the study of myths." and while the mythologies originate from different places, they are alike in many aspects. They share similar themes, beliefs, and experts believe they are the same for many reasons. Greek and Indian mythology both share the same theme of the main character trying to avoid a prophecy only to succumb to their destiny. In Indian mythology, we have the story of King Kansa. Kansa was an evil ruler who was warned by AakashVani that he would be killed by his sisters, Devaki, eight sons.... [tags: Greek mythology, Zeus, Mythology, Hades]
Water and Womanhood in Ancient Greece
- In the times of ancient Greece, there were ample tales, myths, and legends surrounding the realm of the sea; many of which included fearsome beasts, epic struggles, and angered gods. There are tales of vengeance, spite, cruelty, and rage, but there are also those of understanding, compassion, helpfulness, and benevolence. When one subjects many of the more malevolent (and sometimes disturbing) tales to closer inspection, it becomes fairly evident that a great number of these stories use a feminine force in order to display the wraith of the sea and the sea gods or goddesses.... [tags: Women in Marine Mythology, Ancient Mediterranean]
Hades, an Influence on Greek Society
- Greek gods, the basis of Greek culture and religion, are the center of Greeks' superstitions and ways to worship. These relate to the god's origin and their deeds in their myths. Gods can either show jealousy, courage, or kindness to mortals and other gods, so Greeks label the gods based on their qualities. In most circumstances, the Greeks decide whether to worship or despise a god only by whom or what they rule over. For example, Greeks show reluctance in worshipping Hades, the Lord of the Underworld.... [tags: Negative Impact, Ancient Worship]
Athenas: Greek Gods and Religious Practices
- Athena When people hear the words "Greek gods" they immediately think of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. While those three play a big role in Greek mythology, there are many other gods and goddesses who are also very important and highly worshipped (C. Hemingway, S. Hemingway). Another highly worshipped goddess is the goddess of wisdom, Athena. Born from the head of Zeus, Athena is his favorite daughter and is highly respected by the other gods. She is one of three virgin goddesses and has many temples dedicated to her worship ("The Goddess Athena").... [tags: greek gods, mythology, religion]
A Hero vs An Average Person
- What qualities does a hero have. Is it someone who inspires us, or someone who you simply admire. A hero to me is someone who is brave, a leader, intelligent, and strong. A hero has to be able to sacrifice himself for others. A hero is someone who doesn't look down on others, but someone who encourages others to look up to them. Odysseus, man of many wiles, husband of Penelope, father of Telemachus, Son of Laertes and Anticlea has all the qualities of a hero, but also has some flaws. Odysseus seems to be more than the average person, therefore he is an average person with a mixture of good and bad qualities.... [tags: heroism, Odysseus, leadership]
Gregos and Stephanos, Sons of Gods
- Once upon a time, in 79 A.D., there lived two great friends named Gregos and Stephanos, both were sons of Gods. They both lived in ancient Greece and considered themselves as brothers because they always played together. Stephanos was the son of the mighty Sun God and Gregos was the son of either creative Poseidon, powerful Zeus or gloomy Hades. Gregos was frustrated by this fact because he wanted to know who his real father was. However, evil eventually came to Stephanos mind and Gregos had turn against his friend.... [tags: personal narrative]
Greek And Roman Gods And Goddesses
- Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses In Greek mythology, twelve Gods and Goddesses rule the universe from atop Greece 's Mount Olympus. These Olympians had come to power after their leader, Zeus, overthrew his father, Kronos, leader of the Titans. All the Olympians are related to one another. The Romans adopted most of these Greek Gods and Goddesses, but with new names. The Gods and Goddesses were a major part of everyday life in ancient Greece, and each had a particular role. The mythology is used to explain the universe and the things humans witness and endure.... [tags: Zeus, Greek mythology, Dionysus, Apollo]
Historical Value Of Ancient Greek Culture
- Myths play an influential role in all cultures and societies. Back when communication was not easy, stories were told among family and friends to help spread lessons. Values to help children to learn about how to live a blessed life are made into these stories. One may not notice the same thing that happens today. Stories told of Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and creatures alike who reward those for being balanced. Back in history when folk spoke of gods alike to parents talking about godlike beings watching a child's decision making.... [tags: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus]
The Epic Of Gilgamesh And Odysseus
- From modern fiction to Greek myths there are heroes in most stories. Every hero follows, at least, one or more aspects of the hero motif. Throughout fictional history, there are some heroes that stood the test of time. Gilgamesh, from The Epic of Gilgamesh, and Odysseus, from The Odyssey, are two heroes that fallow the hero motif. While both Gilgamesh and Odysseus are traditional heroes, Odysseus fallows the traditional hero role more than Gilgamesh. Both Odysseus and Gilgamesh are heroes and share many common events during their story.... [tags: Epic of Gilgamesh, Odyssey, Ishtar, Shamash]
Athena And The Goddess Of Wisdom
- Athena was one of the twelve gods in Greek mythology that lived on Mount Olympus. She was the daughter of Zeus the ruler of all the gods and the god of the sky. Athena had many titles is Greek mythology but her two most influential were the goddess of war and the goddess of wisdom. Some of the stories that will be discussed in this paper have multiple versions to them depending on who is telling them or what culture is telling them. The story of Athena's birth is a very interesting one, as her birth like most from older pathos is not a normal birth story like todays births.... [tags: Athena, Greek mythology, Zeus, Culture]
Odysseus Is A True Epic Hero
- In Homer's The Odyssey, the character of Odysseus is renowned as a noble epic hero. However, is Odysseus' reputation truly justified by his intellect and cunning. Is he truly one "who for all craft am noted among men, and my renown reaches to heaven" (80). Or is he, as a mortal man, also susceptible to the temptation of pride and boastfulness. Nevertheless, while Odysseus shows instances of rashness and naivety during his journey, such as lingering in the cyclops' cave and revealing his name to Polyphemus, he evidently matures as a character and epic hero throughout the journey, such as when he disguises himself when he returns to Ithaca and when he devises a plan to defeat the suitors.... [tags: Odyssey, Homer, Trojan War, Odysseus]
Analysis Of Homer 's The Odyssey
- The fall of Troy in the 12th or 13th century BCE and the pursuit of historical/documentation gave inspiration for the composition of Homer's the Odyssey. Epic poetry is seen by many historical scholars as Homer's forte. His use of Odysseus as a centralized heroic figure, the heavy involvement of the Greek Gods, plentiful examples of repetition/enumerations, and Homer's invoking of Zeus' nine daughters the Muses are all glaring characteristics of epic poetry. These characteristics incidentally make excellent mnemonic devices.... [tags: Odyssey, Greek mythology, Homer, Epic poetry]
The Gods of Greek Mythology
- In Greek Mythology, perhaps one of the most rudimental yet one of the most important elements are the Greek Gods and Goddesses. The ancient Greeks created the stories about the lives and journeys of the Greek Gods, known as myths, simply as an endeavor to elucidate nature and all phenomena which were difficult to explain using modern science and logic. These myths about the Gods were spread around the world by explorers and storytellers, and later merged with Greek religion. To this day, numerous myths survived through many writings and through much art.... [tags: Greek Mythology]
Male Dominance In Greek Mythology
- As one begins to enter the Greek world of Mythology it cannot be helped but to notice the significant impact these works have had on this day and age. Seeing as how they have such profound impact on our everyday lives, it's necessary to research and analyze this noteworthy topic. A constant recurring theme worth discussion as seen throughout Greek Mythology is that of men and their dominative status. Some examples of such men include: Hercules – renown for his 12 Great Labors, the cunning Odysseus in his return voyage home, and the ever-courageous Orestes.... [tags: Greek Mythology]
Greek Mythology: Then and Now
- "A myth is a collective term denoting a symbolic narrative in religion, as distinguished from symbolic behavior (cult, ritual) and symbolic places or objects (temples, icons)". (The New Encyclopedia Britannica. Vol. 24)Mythology is a collection of myths meant to explain the universe. Mythological stories were told in many different cultures and civilizations. The existence of myths is known in every society. Many different myths were conceived to explain occurrences that happened in nature. One of these natural occurrences is the solar eclipse.... [tags: Mythology]
The Facts on Hades' Impact
- The Facts of Hades' Impact Hades has had a great influence on the Greek society throughout the years. He influenced the Greek society by providing them with a defined path of the afterlife. By doing so, he changed the Greeks' way of thinking, as well as their behavior. Hades, along with Zeus and Poseidon, was the son of Cronus and Rhea. Cronus, in fear of a prophecy that stated he would be overthrown by his own son, devoured each of his children as soon as they were born. However, "Rhea managed to save the youngest, Zeus, by … [feeding] Cronus a stone wrapped in the… clothes of an infant [instead]" (Atsma "Cronus").... [tags: greek, afterlife, zeus, rhea]
The Divinity of Ancient Greece
- ... Hera, Zeus' sister and wife, was the goddess of the woman and marriage. Although she was the guardian of married women, she could not protect herself from the suffering that her husband caused to her. Hera's marriage was founded in strife with Zeus and continued in strife ("The Greek Olympians"). The Olympian siblings were not the only the ones who had been specially gifted with powers; Zeus' descendant also got their own abilities. Ares, son of Zeus and Hera both of whom detested him, was the god of war and considered murderous and bloodstained although strangely a coward ("The 12 Olympians") Hephaestus, the god of fire and forge, was sometimes said to be the son of Zeus and Hera, somet... [tags: Greek mythology, supernatural beings]
Cosmic Irony in The Odyssey
- ... Poseidon, the god of earthquake, also shows fate at the end of book nine with his plans to destroy Odysseus' journey home, "Zeus was still obsessed with plans to destroy/my entire oarswept fleet and loyal crew of comrades" (9.618-619). Poseidon tells Odysseus that he is not coming back to Ithaca, home, the same way it is when he leaves from there. Odysseus journey is planned to be tragic. Odysseus thinks that he can control anything but in reality, most of the time he cannot. The second feature of cosmic irony is false sense of freewill.... [tags: ancient Greek epic poems]
The Illiad, Attributed to Homer
- The Iliad poem takes place in north western Turkey around the once mythical city of Troy. Troy was unearthed by a german archaeologist known by Heinrich Schliemann in 1865. Now with the actual city being found it started to bring the story into the realm of truth, but mystery behind the writer of the poem still lingered. The Iliad is believed by scholars to have an unknown author, but the poem's authorship was ultimately given to a blind poet by the name of Homer. Homer as an individual is a mystery due to the lack of history following his life.... [tags: Troy, Mythology]
The Greek Religious mythology Hellenism
- Throughout the many stories in the Greek religious mythology Hellenism, which meant to teach lessons and explain how the world works, there are a vast number of characters. One that has become quite known today through the media, and even teachings in school, is the gorgon Medusa. The name gorgon is derived from the Greek word gorgos, meaning "fierce", "terrible" or "dreadful". A gorgon is traditionally a repulsive creature with an innate hatred towards men and the ability to turn people to stone with a single look into their eyes.... [tags: greek, zeus, medusa]
Zeus: King of the Gods
- Zeus: King of the Gods Zeus, Lord of the Skies, King of the Gods, was the last sibling of the Titan Kronos and the Titaness Rhea. He would have suffered the same fate as his other five Olympian siblings, Demeter, Hestia, Poseidon, Hades, and Hera, being swallowed alive, if it had not been for his mother hiding him and tricking Kronos into eating a large stone instead. He was raised in a cave with nine spirits, the Kouretes, and a goat, Amaltheia, that nursed him with her milk and the bees of the mountain provided honey.... [tags: Hera, tinaness rhea, olympia siblings]
Women Of The Trojan War
- Women are designated scapegoats of societies throughout history. Women are blamed for using seduction to trick men or are used as prizes for men to fight over; consequently, this allows men to begin wars or arguments over a single woman. In the case of the Trojan War, as depicted through Homer's Iliad, women are the outright reason for encouraging and causing the greatest heroes to fight for nothing. The Trojan War begins with the abduction of Helen (McAllister 8), which is described through previous mythology where Aphrodite awards her to Paris for judging that Aphrodite is the most beautiful goddess, thus beginning the cycle that women are made prizes.... [tags: Trojan War, Iliad, Greek mythology, Achilles]
Greek Mythology : Greek Gods
- They were the lords of heaven and earth and protectors of seas; the patrons of sexual pleasures, and instigators of war. They were the mighty Greek gods whom Greek mythology teaches had reigned over Mount Olympus, the highest peak in all of Greece. Their names are as familiar today, as they were thousands of years ago. The popular gods were Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, and Aphrodite. In ancient times, these gods were woven into tales of adventure, heroism, and sexual conquests. Yet, without a permanent home in their own Bible or Koran, one may wonder whether these gods belonged to a lost religion or merely characters written into fables now known as Greek Mythology.... [tags: Greek mythology, Zeus, Demeter, Ancient Rome]
Hubris And The Ancient Games
- The prompt that I have selected is the idea of hubris and the ancient games and comparing it to the modern world to see its similarities and differences. The text we will be looking at is Herodotus and we will also look at the sculpture The Diskobolos created by Myron. Off of these two we will discuss the idea of hubris and the Olympic games from Ancient Greece and compare it to the regular world. I wanted the ancient Greek games to our modern Olympic games which has changed from an event about honor to a commercialized event filled with cheating athletes.... [tags: Ancient Olympic Games, Olympic Games, Greece]
Greek Mythology And Greek Gods
- Many religions and gods were around at the time of Paul, two of which are Greek and Roman religions. Even though these were two countries with separate religions, the Roman religion came from the Greek gods. There were aspects, such as the names, that were different, but they still originated from the Greek gods. Greek gods were an important part of Greek mythology. They were around all the way back before Christ. Most of them still existed at the time of Paul. The highest Greek god was Zeus. He was the "Lord of the sky and supreme ruler of the gods"1, only after he overthrew his father, Cronus.... [tags: Zeus, Greek mythology, Hera, Apollo]
The Heart Of The Mediterranean
- In the heart of the Mediterranean, one of the most important civilizations in history was born. A wealth of culture, great thinkers, and advancements sprung forth from its mountainous peninsulas and islands. Ancient Greece would influence the whole of western civilization as we know it today. From the way we live our lives, to the ideals we hold for ourselves, to the buildings we live and function in. The Ancient Greek civilization flourished for over a thousand years, overcoming adversities of every kind and still somehow becoming home to some of the most famous people, ideas, and buildings of all time.... [tags: Ancient Greece, Sparta, Peloponnesian War, Greece]
Comparing Odysseus And The Odyssey
- The Odyssey's protagonist, Odysseus, King of Ithica, husband of Penelope and father of Telemachus was reknown for his craftiness. When Helen is abducted and Menelaus calls upon his allies to honour their oaths and help him to retrieve her. Odysseus tries to avoid going to war by feigning lunacy and starts sowing his fields with salt, as an oracle had prophesied a long-delayed return home for him if he went. However, Palamedes, sent by Menelaus's brother Agamemnon places his infant son Telemachus in front of his plow.... [tags: Odyssey, Odysseus, Iliad, Trojan War]
- The Odyssey is a Greek word meaning 'the tale of Odysseus.'; Odysseus, the King of Ithaca; husband of Penelope; father of Telemachus; and son of Laertes was not able to return home after the war he was once in: the Trojan War. Stuck on an island, he is presumed dead. In his absence, suitors for his wife ruin his house with lavish feasts. This epic poem, by Homer, describes how Odysseus, with the help of the gods, gets home and regains his kingship. Justice is always harsh in the Odyssey; there is either no justice or a lot of it; the punishment however, is always severe.... [tags: essays research papers]
Where Is Atlantis
- ATLANTIS Where is it. Atlantis was an ancient civilization which was destroyed in one massive explosion. Many people have searched for Atlantis but it has still not been found. According to Plato, a Greek philosopher, Atlantis was located in the Atlantic Ocean past the pillars of Hercules, the Strait of Gibraltar. Plato has been credited with many scientific discoveries, but Atlantis's existence is still unproved. "Plato, one of the fathers of western thought, is out sole direct source for the legend of Atlantis.... [tags: essays research papers]
Deities of Greek Mythology
- Gods and goddesses in mythology are used in allusions and often referred to in our daily lives, but do we truly understand them. We may not understand how or why they look the way they do, how they behave, what they are capable of accomplishing, or how they interacted with humans. These super-beings of extremely high status were the heart and soul of prayers and explanations of natural phenomena. They had a variety of natures and were represented in a variety of ways, by different religions. To start, physical features and behaviours are crucial to the representations of gods and goddesses.... [tags: Greek Mythology]
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Q: TabView Crash when Selected My app is crashing when I try to select the "inspection" tab I have everything linked Im not sure why I'm getting this error. Can someone lend a hand? Below are my InspectionViewController and my Error Code.
InspectionVC:
//
//  InspectionVC.swift
//  Chat
//
//  Created by Wiiliam Pettit on 6/2/17.
//  Copyright © 2017 MVI. All rights reserved.
//

import UIKit

class InspectionVC: UIViewController, UIPickerViewDelegate, UIPickerViewDataSource {

    @IBOutlet weak var picker: UIPickerView!

    var pickerData: [String] = [String]()

    override func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()

        // Do any additional setup after loading the view.

        // Connect data:
        self.picker.delegate = self
        self.picker.dataSource = self

        // Input data into the Array:
        pickerData = ["5312", "5387", "53C4", "53W5", "53W8", "5349"]
    }

    override func didReceiveMemoryWarning() {
        super.didReceiveMemoryWarning()
        // Dispose of any resources that can be recreated.

    }

    func numberOfComponents(in pickerView: UIPickerView) -> Int {
        return 1
    }

    func pickerView(_ pickerView: UIPickerView, numberOfRowsInComponent component: Int) -> Int {
        return pickerData.count
    }

    func pickerView(_ pickerView: UIPickerView, titleForRow row: Int, forComponent component: Int) -> String? {
        return pickerData[row]
    }

    // Catpure the picker view selection
    func pickerView(_ pickerView: UIPickerView, didSelectRow row: Int, inComponent component: Int) {
        if(row == 0)
        {
            UIApplication.shared.open(URL(string: "http://mvi.crompco.com/Module_Inspect/perform/22243/230")!)
        }
        else if(row == 1)
        {
            UIApplication.shared.open(URL(string: "http://mvi.crompco.com")!)
        }
        else if(row == 2)
        {
            UIApplication.shared.open(URL(string: "http://mvi.crompco.com")!)
        }
        else if(row == 3)
        {
            UIApplication.shared.open(URL(string: "http://mvi.crompco.com")!)
        }
        else if(row == 4)
        {
            UIApplication.shared.open(URL(string: "http://mvi.crompco.com")!)
        }
        else if(row == 5)
        {
            UIApplication.shared.open(URL(string: "http://mvi.crompco.com")!)
        }
    }

}

Error:
Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'NSUnknownKeyException', reason: '[<QuickChat.InspectionVC 0x7fe83ad275f0> setValue:forUndefinedKey:]: this class is not key value coding-compliant for the key pickerView.'
*** First throw call stack:
(
    0   CoreFoundation                      0x000000010d443b0b __exceptionPreprocess + 171
    1   libobjc.A.dylib                     0x000000010c545141 objc_exception_throw + 48
    2   CoreFoundation                      0x000000010d443a59 -[NSException raise] + 9
    3   Foundation                          0x000000010c05ae8b -[NSObject(NSKeyValueCoding) setValue:forKey:] + 292
    4   UIKit                               0x000000010e369644 -[UIViewController setValue:forKey:] + 87
    5   UIKit                               0x000000010e5d66b9 -[UIRuntimeOutletConnection connect] + 109
    6   CoreFoundation                      0x000000010d3e9e8d -[NSArray makeObjectsPerformSelector:] + 269
    7   UIKit                               0x000000010e5d506f -[UINib instantiateWithOwner:options:] + 1856
    8   UIKit                               0x000000010e36fc73 -[UIViewController _loadViewFromNibNamed:bundle:] + 381
    9   UIKit                               0x000000010e370589 -[UIViewController loadView] + 177
    10  UIKit                               0x000000010e3708ba -[UIViewController loadViewIfRequired] + 195
    11  UIKit                               0x000000010e37110a -[UIViewController view] + 27
    12  UIKit                               0x000000010e3cd40b -[UITabBarController transitionFromViewController:toViewController:transition:shouldSetSelected:] + 476
    13  UIKit                               0x000000010e3cc89c -[UITabBarController transitionFromViewController:toViewController:] + 59
    14  UIKit                               0x000000010e3c89d6 -[UITabBarController _setSelectedViewController:] + 410
    15  UIKit                               0x000000010e3c87a5 -[UITabBarController setSelectedViewController:] + 109
    16  UIKit                               0x000000010e3cc741 -[UITabBarController _tabBarItemClicked:] + 384
    17  UIKit                               0x000000010e1cfd22 -[UIApplication sendAction:to:from:forEvent:] + 83
    18  UIKit                               0x000000010e5e26f7 -[UITabBar _sendAction:withEvent:] + 566
    19  UIKit                               0x000000010e1cfd22 -[UIApplication sendAction:to:from:forEvent:] + 83
    20  UIKit                               0x000000010e35425c -[UIControl sendAction:to:forEvent:] + 67
    21  UIKit                               0x000000010e354577 -[UIControl _sendActionsForEvents:withEvent:] + 450
    22  UIKit                               0x000000010e5e4db5 -[UITabBar _buttonUp:] + 113
    23  UIKit                               0x000000010e1cfd22 -[UIApplication sendAction:to:from:forEvent:] + 83
    24  UIKit                               0x000000010e35425c -[UIControl sendAction:to:forEvent:] + 67
    25  UIKit                               0x000000010e354577 -[UIControl _sendActionsForEvents:withEvent:] + 450
    26  UIKit                               0x000000010e3534b2 -[UIControl touchesEnded:withEvent:] + 618
    27  UIKit                               0x000000010e23d49a -[UIWindow _sendTouchesForEvent:] + 2707
    28  UIKit                               0x000000010e23ebb0 -[UIWindow sendEvent:] + 4114
    29  UIKit                               0x000000010e1eb7b0 -[UIApplication sendEvent:] + 352
    30  UIKit                               0x000000010e9ceadc __dispatchPreprocessedEventFromEventQueue + 2926
    31  UIKit                               0x000000010e9c6a3a __handleEventQueue + 1122
    32  CoreFoundation                      0x000000010d3e9c01 __CFRUNLOOP_IS_CALLING_OUT_TO_A_SOURCE0_PERFORM_FUNCTION__ + 17
    33  CoreFoundation                      0x000000010d3cf0cf __CFRunLoopDoSources0 + 527
    34  CoreFoundation                      0x000000010d3ce5ff __CFRunLoopRun + 911
    35  CoreFoundation                      0x000000010d3ce016 CFRunLoopRunSpecific + 406
    36  GraphicsServices                    0x000000011156ea24 GSEventRunModal + 62
    37  UIKit                               0x000000010e1ce0d4 UIApplicationMain + 159
    38  QuickChat                           0x000000010a83fba7 main + 55
    39  libdyld.dylib                       0x00000001104ae65d start + 1
)
libc++abi.dylib: terminating with uncaught exception of type NSException
(lldb)

A: Your Referencing outlet for the picker is set "pickerView" instead of "picker".

*

*Go to storyboard and select the picker view on view controller.

*Select "Show the connections inspector" in the utilities
section(right tab of xcode).

*Remove referencing outlet connected to
"pickerView".

*Add referencing outlet to "picker".

A: Apart of 'picker' (an IBOutlet of UIPickerView), you have one more outlet connection in your connection inspector.
Open your Connection Inspector and remove connection with 'pickerView' instance.

Steps: Select Storyboard >> Select View Controller >> Open Connection
  Inspector >> Check all IBOutlet connections and find 'pickerView' >>
  Remove connection of 'pickerView'

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