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Tonight: Stodola, Lynch face off
Actually, Mayor Stodola says tonight's "debate" before the Downtown Neighborhood Association (6 p.m., Pettaway Alert Center, 500 E. 21st St.) won't be anything of the kind. He says he'll present his argument for the 3/8- and 5/8-cent sales tax we'll vote on Sept. 13 (early voting starts Sept. 6 at the Pulaski County Regional Building, 500 W. Markham), but won't get into it with activist Jim Lynch, who'll argue that that the city, this year running $8 million behind expected revenues, doesn't need the $500 million the two taxes are estimated to produce in 10 years.
This would be my question: If the city's Public Works department does not yet have a priority list of needed street and drainage repairs — though it does have a complete list of projects, including both identified as needed and requested projects, of about $800 million — how did the city arrive at a 10-year budget from the tax of $72 million? What was it working from? Public Works says a list will be created after public hearings. There is, of course, great interest in where the money would be spent.
Leslie Newell Peacock has worked for the Arkansas Times since its switch from a monthly magazine to a weekly in 1992. She previously worked for the Arkansas Gazette. She can be reached by email: lesliepeacock@arktimes.com
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Momcilo Milinovic is a full professor in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Belgrade. He received Master's and doctorate degrees with focus on the jet and missiles propulsion area from the University of Belgrade over 1979 to 1985in the Aerospace Department of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He realized experience in system and component engineering as well as in project managing of the rockets, missiles and jet propulsion, propellants, explosives area. From 1992, he is employed in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering as a full professor of defense technologies subjects at the graduate as well as the doctoral levels. He is an honorary professor of the Military Academy of Serbia. He has over 30 years of experience in defense technologies and is a corresponding member of the Academy of Engineering Science of Serbia. He is an author of numerous, (more then 200) papers and studies in classified and unclassified categories, and leader of numerous research government projects.
The paper directing on the extended defence challenges, in determining their roles and organization, caused by tasks of international critical infrastructure protection on the homeland territory. Expected integrative roles of the governmental and nongovernmental forces, mixed as a homeland and international, could face with new missions and also new law obligatory questions and requirements. This sets up new approach of interoperability on the local territorial level. Approach suggested here, is based on integration of international and homeland military and other forces, with corporative security forces in the new formations with continual protective missions. The critical infrastructure and their technologies, which expect to be protected in corporative management, could be extended by national defence system using new modular open structure organization. Paper suggested frame solution for modular military-civil packages, in the form of the open structure architecture, for the joining military and corporative protection actors. The military formations and their roles could appear as supplementary protecting forces, according to their territorial lows obligation. Extended treatment of interoperability, as a state and corporative international defence approach, could bridge gaps coming from the political and formal law obstacles, regarding territorial responsibilities of homeland defence roles. Key words: critical infrastructure security, military forces package, virtual and modular architecture, civil institutions participation, interoperable efficiency.


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Q: Get return value of process by PID If I have the PID of a process that was killed, how might I get the return status of the process?
I am particularly interested to know if the return status was 143 (kill) or 137 (kill -9) as I don't know what is killing the process. It is a Python script being run from a PHP script on a server that I don't have root access for. The Python script runs for a few minutes, but PHP is limited to running for 30 seconds. PHP has facility to get the return status with exec() however that won't work if the PHP script has timed out!

A: A process that has been killed no longer exists on the system. In fact, on a busy host, there's a pretty good chance that a long-running and since killed process has had its PID reused by some other process, so you'd end up looking at something totally unrelated!
When a process gets killed, it does not return anything. It simply ceases to exist. This in contrast to a catchable signal such as HUP or USR1, which the process can (but does not necessarily) catch and handle in any way it sees fit (including exiting with a defined exit code).
If you have sufficient access, you might be able to install some sort of library or kernel module which intercepts and records the syscalls which ultimately result in the process in question receiving a signal, but it does seem easier to as pjc50 suggested just add a wrapper script and record the exit status somewhere.
An alternative would be to not make the user wait but rather move to an asynchronous architecture for whatever you are doing that takes so long to complete.

A: This is almost certainly determined by (the default) php.ini or equivalent setting:
max_execution_time = 30

TLDR: if you are certain that PHP is really exiting first, and something is killing your script, then you can either use daemon to wrap and monitor the Python process (in non-restarting mode, i.e. without --respawn), or add signal handers to the Python script.
In general, if you are able to run a shell as the userid of the script, then you should be able to strace or truss the process, e.g. on linux you can do this reasonably effectively:
 $ sleep 60 &
 [1] 10873
 $ strace -e trace=signal,process  -p $!
 Process 10873 attached - interrupt to quit
 +++ killed by SIGKILL +++
 Process 10873 detached

The sleep process was terminated with a kill -9 from another terminal. kill -9 would not be common though, since a process would not be able to trap this and cleanly exit.
To monitor with daemon use a variation on:
daemon -i --errlog=/tmp/mypy.log -- /usr/bin/python [...]

This will log any signal related termination. Add --dbglog and --debug=2 if you want to log every exit regardless.
As noted elsewhere if the process has already terminated, it's gone. Only the parent (or init) would have been able to obtain its exit code, and unless it was logged (possibly using process accounting or auditing), the exit code is lost.
Internally for timeout handling on *nix platforms, PHP sets up a SIGALARM or SIGPROF  with the specified timeout. That signal handler simply calls the internal zend_error() function. It does however also call any registered callbacks and error handlers, which may be of use to you.
If the default error handler kicks in, the PHP exit code will be, I believe, 255, since a timeout is an E_ERROR.
Also note, the convention of an exit code as 128+N, where N is the signal number, is due to the behaviour of certain shells (including bash) and many APIs. The actual process exit code after a signal is system dependent. It is probably just the signal number, this is generally the case on Linux. The wait() group of system calls provide better details of the process exit. PHP follows the shell convention, e.g. if you are using popen() and pclose() you will see 128+N as the exit code when a signal terminated the process.
Another consideration here is the behaviour of PHP time limits, if you check the set_time_limit() documentation you will see

The set_time_limit() function and the configuration directive max_execution_time only affect the execution time of the script itself. Any time spent on activity that happens outside the execution of the script such as system calls using system(), stream operations, database queries, etc. is not included when determining the maximum time that the script has been running. This is not true on Windows where the measured time is real.

You can prove this with a short script:
<?php
# for (;;);
$exe="sleep 20";
print "exit code: " . pclose(popen($exe, 'r'));
?>

Invoke with time php -d max_execution_time=5 -f  sleep3.php.
The script will run for 20 seconds, there will be no error. If you kill the sleep process, e.g. kill -USR1 $(pgrep sleep) in another terminal, you will see an exit code of 138 (128+SIGUSR1).
If you uncomment the infinite for(;;) loop, the script will terminate after 5 seconds.

A: You want waitpid(), but I don't know if that's available in PHP. Don't forget to add WNOHANG if you don't want it to block. However, that only works if the PID is of a child of the calling process.
It might be easiest to put a wrapper script around the python script that records its termination status in a log file somewhere.

A: Getting the exit status if PHP is no longer the parent process is simple. Wrap the Python script in a BASH script to record the exit status in a file. For example:
#!/bin/bash
false # false is a program that always has an exit status of 1.
echo $? > exit_status.log

Will put '1' into exit_status.log. Just replace false with your actual Python script.

Triggering the script to run as disowned non-blocking process in the background from PHP is more difficult. Consider triggering the process with a Cron schedule and avoid PHP all-together!
Otherwise, a possible solution is to call the script using at. Here is a complete solution:
From PHP call:
<?php
exec("at -f commands now");

In the file, commands:
sleep 10 # Do nothing for 10 seconds
false # Return status 1
echo $? > exit_status.log

If you do not have root access and at is not installed, then  compile it locally into your home directory, by using a something like ./configure --prefix=$HOME/local. Otherwise, ask the administrator to install the package.
Further reading: man at, man cron

A: Another alternative:
From PHP:
exec("./wrapper.sh");

In wrapper.sh:
#!/bin/bash
./wrapperlogger.sh >/dev/null 2>&1 &

In wrapperlogger.sh:
./yourPythonScript
echo $? > exit_status.log

The first wrapper backgrounds the process. The second wrapper monitors for the exit code and logs it to a file. Be careful that this script will overwrite the same log file each time it is executed.

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Las Vegas Monorail Offers Only Strip Transit for New Year's Eve
LAS VEGAS MONORAIL TO STAY OPEN ROUND-THE-CLOCK FOR 43 HOURS STRAIGHT FOR NEW YEAR'S REVELERS; LOCALS PAY JUST $1 PER RIDE
Each year, the Monorail is the only motorized form of transportation available along the Las Vegas Strip for the New Year's Eve holiday.
The Las Vegas Monorail will be the only motorized method of transportation operating along the Las Vegas Strip for New Year's Eve. It will operate continuously from 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 through the entire New Year's Day (Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019) and until 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, for a total of 43 straight hours.
Locals can purchase $1 single-ride tickets at customer service booths located at every station (except the Las Vegas Convention Center) from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 31 with proof of Nevada I.D. For out-of-town guests, regularly priced tickets are $5 for a single ride and unlimited-ride passes are available for 24 hours, two days, three days and more beginning at $13. Regular tickets and multi-ride tickets may also be purchased at customer-service booths or online in advance at www.lvmonorail.com. Electronically purchased tickets may be directly downloaded to riders' mobile devices for added convenience. More information on this option is available at www.lvmonorail.com/scan-go-mobile-tickets/.
"While the roads are closed to vehicles, the Monorail keeps its trains running to help people travel during Las Vegas' world-famous New Year's celebrations," said Ingrid Reisman, vice president and chief marketing officer, Las Vegas Monorail. "It's our pleasure to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective transit along the Strip during the destination's most exciting weekend of the year."
Last year, more than 300,000 people gathered along the Las Vegas Strip, which shuts down to automobile traffic from approximately 5:45 p.m. New Year's Eve night until 4 a.m. on New Year's Day. With streets closed off, the Monorail is the only motorized form of transportation available along the Strip on New Year's Eve.
The Monorail has five stations along the Las Vegas Strip: MGM Grand; Bally's/Paris Las Vegas; Flamingo/Caesars Palace; Harrah's/The LINQ and SLS Las Vegas. Two more stations are located at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Resort & Casino.
ABOUT THE LAS VEGAS MONORAIL
The Las Vegas Monorail provides a quick and convenient connection along the Las Vegas Strip, linking riders to world-class restaurants, shows, shops, day/nightclubs, spas, hotels and casinos. In minutes, Monorail riders can travel the famous Las Vegas Strip in a safe, comfortable and clean environment – without the hassles of traffic or wasted time. Currently, the privately funded Monorail system includes seven stations: MGM Grand; Bally's/Paris Las Vegas; Flamingo/Caesars Palace; Harrah's/The LINQ; Las Vegas Convention Center; Westgate Resort & Casino and SLS Las Vegas. Las Vegas' "green" public transportation choice, the Monorail's electric trains are zero-emission vehicles. Hours of operation are Mondays, 7 a.m. to midnight; Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Friday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. For more information on the Las Vegas Monorail or where to purchase tickets, call 866-4-MONORAIL (866-466-6672); visit www.LVMonorail.com; or pick up a Monorail Magazine, available at all Monorail stations.
Las Vegas Monorail to Stay Open 43 Hours to Bring in the New Year with $1 Fare for Locals
OPEN ALL NIGHT AND READY TO PARTY:
LAS VEGAS MONORAIL TO STAY OPEN 43 HOURS STRAIGHT FOR NEW YEAR'S
REVELERS, OFFERS $1 FARES FOR LOCALS
-Each year, the Monorail is the only motorized form of transportation available along
the Las Vegas Strip for the New Year's Eve holiday.
-Monorail to host first-ever New Year's Eve party at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Station, complete with front-and-center view of Strip fireworks, unlimited Monorail
rides to and from the Strip, food, drink, live entertainment and free parking.
The Las Vegas Monorail will remain open and running around the clock from 7 a.m. New Year's Eve, continuously through New Year's Day and until 2 a.m. on January 2, 2017, for a total of 43 straight hours. Last year, more than 300,000 people gathered along the Las Vegas Strip, which shuts down to automobile traffic from approximately 5:45 p.m. New Year's Eve night until 4 a.m. on New Year's Day. With streets closed off, the Monorail is the only motorized form of transportation available along the Strip on New Year's Eve.
In addition, locals can purchase $1 one-way local tickets on New Year's Eve from any Monorail ticket office, which will stay open until 11 p.m. that night. Locals must present a Nevada ID to receive the discount.
"We're happy to extend our hours so New Year's revelers can move around well into the wee hours of New Year's Day and beyond," explains Ingrid Reisman, vice president and chief marketing officer, Las Vegas Monorail. "Our goal is to make it easy, convenient and safe for those who want be out and about that night without having to worry about drinking and driving."
In addition, the Monorail is hosting a New Year's Eve party at the Las Vegas Convention Center Station, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests will marvel at the front-and-center, panoramic view of the Strip fireworks from the elevated Third Rail Lounge, featuring a chic atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Las Vegas skyline. This year's fireworks will be launched directly in front of Monorail partygoers—from the rooftops of The Venetian, Treasure Island, Stratosphere, Caesars Palace, Aria, MGM Grand and Planet Hollywood. Guests will imbibe unlimited beer and wine, as well as enjoy hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment by Taj and DJ Livinh, who will lead an energetic Rock in the New Year countdown. The party includes a Champagne toast at midnight, party favors and access to a themed party photo booth complete with a souvenir print to take home. A cash bar will also be available for cocktails throughout the evening.
Best of all, the Third Rail Lounge New Year's Eve Party includes unlimited Monorail rides for 24 hours, allowing all guests hassle-free access to and from the Strip throughout the night. Finally, every guest will receive a reusable travel cup and enjoy a specialty cocktail at each of the Monorail's "refill stations" located at select stops along its four-mile route. Tickets for the Monorail's New Year's Eve Party are just $175 per person or $300 per couple and may be purchased here: lvmonorail.com/nye2017.
Drai's Beach Club Creates 35,000 Square Foot Wonder 11 Stories Above Las Vegas Strip at The Cromwell
A POOL WITH A VIEW…
DRAI'S BEACH CLUB AT THE CROMWELL CREATES 35,000 SQUARE
FOOT WONDER 11 STORIES ABOVE LAS VEGAS STRIP
Ten, 35 Foot Palm Trees Hoisted from Las Vegas Strip to Rooftop Pool
Beach Club and Pools to Open Memorial Weekend at The Cromwell Las Vegas –Rooms on Sale Now
In a city known for setting the standard for spectacular pools and parties, the bar is about to be raised even higher (literally) this summer with the opening of Drai's Beach Club in Las Vegas, perched 11 stories above the Strip atop The Cromwell. With unobstructed views of Las Vegas Blvd. and never-ending sunshine on two levels, the 35,000 square foot Drai's Beach Club is both an architectural and visual wonder featuring a 360-degree experience with multiple pools, tantalizing cocktails, renowned DJs, VIP luxury cabanas and top-of-the-line gourmet food. Adding to the already spectacular scenery are ten, 35-foot palm trees (which were recently hoisted by crane to the roof above) which will offer guests ample shade when desired.
The wow factor for hotel guests begins the minute they disembark from the hotel's elevator where they will be met with never-before-seen views emanating from the corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas Blvd. The sparkling new pools are the highlight of the expansive rooftop venue, but the pools share equal billing with the unique vantage point overlooking Caesars Palace and the Bellagio fountains to the west, Bally's and the Las Vegas Strip to the south and the impressive row of hotels to the north. Located directly above Las Vegas Blvd., Drai's Beach Club will also be home to an endless day of sun – never disappearing behind hotel towers or buildings. While there are countless perks for staying at The Cromwell, having exclusive guest access to the city's most splash-worthy new pools is going to be top of the list.
Split into two levels, Drai's Beach Club is designed to be sexy, sophisticated and most importantly, social. No feature or guest amenity has been forgotten and the Beach Club will cater to every level of pool reveler:
• Two lower level main pools
• Central wet deck and perimeter seating
• 40 poolside day beds
• Nine exclusive VIP Bungalows sharing five elevated pools
• 15 luxury mezzanine level cabanas with private pool with private shower/restroom
• Two full bars
• Elevated DJ booth
• Ten 35-foot natural palm trees
• Unobstructed sunlight and views
• Drai's unparalleled service
"I've been dreaming of building a day/night club for the past 15 years," explains Victor Drai. "With the creation of The Cromwell, the opportunity finally arrived to make my dream a reality. The Beach Club and pools at Drai's Beach Club will be like nothing that exists in Las Vegas. The size, scope and attention to detail, design and guest experience has driven our concept. I always build my venues so that there is a 'wow' factor from the minute you arrive. When a guest steps off the elevator, they are going to marvel at what we have built and the never before-seen-view will provide an unforgettable experience."
Drai's Beach Club is located on the roof at The Cromwell, the Strip's first stand-alone boutique hotel and casino. Hotel guests of The Cromwell will enjoy the opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind rooftop pool daily from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The unique pool experience becomes Drai's Beach Club Friday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and transforms into Drai's Nightclub Thursday – Sunday at 10 p.m.
Drai's Beach Club • Nightclub is set to open Memorial Weekend 2014. For more information, follow Drai's at Facebook at www.facebook.com/draislv, Twitter at www.twitter.com/draislv and Instagram @draislv. For more information visit www.TheCromwell.com, or on Facebook http://facebook.com/cromwellvegas or follow on Twitter http://twitter.com/cromwellvegas
About The Cromwell
Caesars Entertainment Corporation, the world's largest casino-entertainment company, will open the Strip's first, stand-alone boutique hotel, The Cromwell, Memorial Day Weekend. Rooms are on sale now. Following a $185 million renovation of the former Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, the resort is situated on the bustling corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road. The Cromwell will bring an exclusive, luxury lifestyle hotel experience to the Strip, focusing on hospitality, amenities and personalized service. An intimate collection of 188 rooms and suites, a 40,000 square-foot casino space, and the first-ever restaurant by celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis will set the resort apart, while the rooftop pool experience will redefine Las Vegas nightlife culture. Drai's Beach Club • Nightclub, designed and operated by nightlife impresario, Victor Drai , will span 65,000 square-foot with day and nightlife experiences boasting open-air, panoramic views from 11 stories above the iconic Las Vegas skyline. For more information visit www.thecromwell.com like us on Facebook http://facebook.com/cromwellvegas or follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/cromwellvegas. Guests can now book reservations online at www.thecromwell.com or by calling 1-844-I-AM-CROM (1-844-4-26-2766).
George Wallace shows love to first responders with ticket offer
George Wallace Shows Love to First Responders Through Free Show Tickets
In honor of Valentine's Day, Flamingo headliner George Wallace is showing love to all active first responders with a valid badge or department ID (i.e. police, firefighters and emergency personnel) to enjoy his show for free throughout 2013. Each defender receives one complimentary ticket to see "The New Mr. Vegas" in return for the support and dedication they show their community on a daily basis.
Throughout 2013
Flamingo Hotel & Casino
3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South
About George Wallace
George Wallace is in his ninth year as a headliner at the Flamingo and has packed the showroom every night with thousands of laughing fans. Known best for his "Yo Mama" jokes and his infamous "I Be Thinkin'" observations, Wallace creates a one-on-one atmosphere with his audiences, including them in the show and giving away a multitude of prizes during each performance. For more information on George Wallace, please visit www.georgewallace.net. George Wallace performs at 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino. All ages are welcome. For ticket information please call (702) 733-3333 or visit www.FlamingoLasVegas.com.
Carlos'n Charlie's encourage guests to cool-off with Happy Hour specials
Carlos'n Charlie's Las Vegas
Carlos'n Charlie's is ready for summer and to cool off from the heat wave they are rolling out Happy Hour drink specials. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy 2-for-1 regular and "Big Mamma" size frozen margaritas including Charlie's Frozen Margarita, Mango Margarita and Passion Fruit Margarita.
Also, guests wearing a Flamingo GO pool wristband will receive 2-for-1 frozen margaritas all night long starting at 6 p.m.
Daily 2 – 6 p.m.
(Located inside Flamingo Las Vegas)
About Carlos'n Charlie's Las Vegas:
Carlos'n Charlie's makes its Sin City debut inside Flamingo Las Vegas. Great for all ages, this establishment offers an experience guests will remember for a lifetime. With constant entertainment such as dancing on chairs, singing, skits and more, the dedicated staff will make sure each and every customer leaves happy and full! Every patron will get to experience the flair bartenders, silly waiters and great food each time they visit. Carlos'n Charlie's just asks patrons to PLEASE not feed their waiters.
Grand Opening Celebration of School of Rock on Oct. 29
School of rock Hosted a grand opening Celebration oct. 29 and we were there!
School of Rock celebrated the grand opening of its first Las Vegas location with an open-house style party featuring live music, tours of the school, meet and greets with instructors, free trial lessons and more. This is the place you would want to take your kid to learn all music. School of Rock is primarily focused on students ages 7 to 18. Adult programs are also available. The School of Rock from Utah came to perform and they were awesome! They had the younger kids play for us first and later came the older kids. Pictures below are from Oct 29th.
The School of Rock is located at
ABOUT: For more than a decade, School of Rock has been teaching kids to rock on stage and in life. School of Rock believes the best way to learn music is to perform music in a rock band. The school takes students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels. Today, School of Rock operates 68 schools in 25 states and Mexico. For more information about School of Rock, please visit www.SchoolofRock.com.
Walking into School of Rock
This is one of the rooms they pratice in
Kids signing up!
Getting ready to cut the ribbon
Cutting the ribbon
The younger group
This girl rocked!
He Rocked too!
Girls do go to the School of Rock!
Caught them jumping
I was in awe of the older kids!
Photo Credit: Judy Reppart
Hash House A Go Go and Mix 94.1 host the 4th annual official Bite of Las Vegas Kick Off Party
Hash House A Go Go and MIX 94.1 host the
4rd annual official Bite of Las Vegas Kick Off Party
Festivities include food and drink specials, live remote, fun and giveaways
Hash House a Go Go and MIX 94.1 host the 4th annual official Bite of Las Vegas Kick Off Party. Tents will be set up in the front parking lot of the restaurant's Sahara location, serving $1 draft beer to get the party started. Other food and drink specials during the party include the Mashed Potato and Bacon Stuffed Burger for $5 and the popular Kiwi Watermelon Lemonade, which was voted Bite's "Best Drink" for $4, all of which will be available at Bite of Las Vegas.
JC Fernandez of MIX 94.1 will be doing remote call-ins and the station will be giving away prizes during the live remote, including family four-ticket packages to Bite of Las Vegas along with Hash House a Go Go gift cards every 15 minutes. In addition, the first 100 attendees will receive a pair of tickets to see comedian George Wallace at The Flamingo. Many more show tickets and other prizes will be given out throughout the night.
The 15th annual Bite of Las Vegas will take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Desert Breeze Park, featuring musical performances by O.A.R., Colbie Caillat, Michelle Branch, Imagine Dragons, 100 Monkeys and more. The event will also feature booths with food and beverages from more than 40 local restaurants as well as fun activities for the whole family.
Bite of Las Vegas Kick Off Party
Front parking lot
About Hash House A Go Go
Hash House A Go Go brings farm-fresh food with a funky, modern twist to the locals and visitors of Las Vegas. The well-known restaurant is famous for its unusual décor and enormous portions. The restaurant has garnered dozens of local and national accolades and has been featured on the Food Network, "Martha Stewart," "Dr. Phil" and most recently, the popular Travel Channel program, "Man v. Food." For reservations or inquiries, please call the Sahara location at (702) 804-4646, the Imperial Palace location at (702) 254-4646, the M Resort Spa Casino location at (702) 797-1500, the Plaza Hotel & Casino location at (702) 386-2594 or visit hashhouseagogo.com.
About CBS RADIO Las Vegas
KMXB Mix 94.1 is owned and operated by CBS RADIO, one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 130 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. CBS RADIO owns and operates KMXB, KLUC, KXTE, KYDZ, and KXNT AM/FM in Las Vegas.
George Wallace joins P.F. Chang's China Bistro to give guests a night out
PF Chang's
George Wallace, headliner in the "I Be Thinkin'" show at the Flamingo is partnering with P.F. Chang's China Bistro to offer tickets to his show to anyone who eats at the restaurant on Wednesdays in August during the dinner hours and orders an entrée. Make a night out of it with dinner and a show. Tickets are limited one per person and they are available for the show only on the night they are redeemed from the restaurant. Additional tickets are available by visiting the Flamingo Box Office, by calling (702) 733-3333 or online at FlamingoLasVegas.com.
Every Wednesday in August
Dinner entrees only
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
4165 South Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV, 89169
George Wallace is in his sixth year as a headliner at the Flamingo and has packed the showroom every night with thousands of laughing fans. Known best for his "Yo Mama" jokes and his infamous "I Be Thinkin'" lines, Wallace creates a one-on-one atmosphere with his audiences, including them in the show and giving away a multitude of prizes during each performance. For more information on George Wallace, please visit georgewallace.net. George Wallace performs at 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at The Flamingo Hotel & Casino. All ages are welcome. For ticket information please call (702) 733-3333 or visit FlamingoLasVegas.com.
New Monday Night Rocks and DJ Franzen, DJ Quik and M.A.N.N. perform at Crown Theater and Nightclub
Updated schedule of events for Crown Theater & Nightclub
inside Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino – concerts and nightlife
WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT:
– Mondays – Monday Night Rocks concert series. Big name acts perform live. Tickets are free while supplies last by clicking on the Monday Night Rocks icon at http://www.vegashotspots.com/.
– Wednesdays – Latin Libido Night; 10:30 p.m.
– Thursdays – Thirst Thursdays; 10:30 p.m. doors. A weekly night of top 40, hip-hop and dance music. DJs to be announced. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Cover is $20 (subject to change to $30 for guys).
– Ladies Night – Fridays – Upscale hip-hop and R&B. Hosted by Mia Amore from Hot 97.5. 10:30 p.m.; Cover $20. Free champagne for ladies until midnight.
– Sinful Saturday – DJs spin upscale hip-hop and R&B with Hot 97.5 resident DJ Dre Dae, along with special guest appearances and performances; 10:30 p.m.; Cover $30.
– Sundays – Closed except for special events which will be listed below.
Crown Comedy Jam
A variety of comedic acts will perform. Tickets start at $39.50.
Sinful Saturday featuring M.A.N.N.
10:30 p.m. Doors
M.A.N.N., the hip-hop artist from Los Angeles who has worked with talents, such as 50 cent and Sean Kingston, is sure to get the club "buzzin" when he hits the stage. DJs spin upscale hip-hop and R&B with Hot 97.5 resident DJ Dre Dae and DJ D-Money, along with special guest appearances and performances. The night is emceed by Mr. B.O.B. Cover $30.
Exxtreme Comedy Show
9 p.m. Doors
Wheels Parise will perform his side-splitting comedy routine at Crown Theater. Recognized for his appearances on HBO and VH1 alongside Geechy Guy and as the opener for Andrew Dice Clay, Parise guarantees a rousing performance. Tickets start at $39.50.
DJ Quik, the R&B artist who has multiple platinum and gold albums, will bring the music to Crown Nightclub as he performs a DJ set. He has worked with the legendary 2Pac, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to name just a few. His work producing and creating the music that people love has made him a name to remember. Cover is $30.
George Lynch featuring Sin City Sinners – Monday Night Rocks
George Lynch, famed songwriter and rock guitarist, will showcase his extraordinary guitar playing skills at Crown Theater alongside Sin City Sinners. In addition to his musical success, Lynch is known as an endorser of famous guitars, including ESP Guitars that he has endorsed for about 20 years. In the '70s he formed two bands after moving to Los Angeles, The Boyz and Xciter. He then joined the legendary band Dokken in the early '80s and earned a Grammy nomination in 1989 for Best Rock Instrumental. After leaving the band, he began work with the Lynch Mob, which experienced much success through multiple tours and performances. Lynch eventually got back together with former Dokken band mate Jeff Pilson to work on a collaborative album Wicked Underground. Lynch continues to create memorable hits with his latest solo record, Furious George, and has been working on Lost Lynch, a collection that showcases his work as a songwriter and musician.
Lynch will join the Sin City Sinners, a band comprised of lead rock musicians that perform at different venues around Las Vegas. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Guests can visit http://www.mondaynightrocks.com/ for complimentary tickets.
Latin Libido Night
Latin music will heat up the dance floor at Crown Theater. Ladies receive free entry until midnight and half price cover after. Cover $10 for local guys and $20 for out-of-state guys.
Upscale hip-hop and R&B with DJs including DJs Mizzy Matt and Dre Dae. The night is hosted by Mia Amore from Hot 97.5. Ladies receive free roses and free champagne until midnight. Cover $20.
Sinful Saturday
DJs spin upscale hip-hop and R&B with Hot 97.5 resident DJ Dre Dae and DJ D-Money, along with special guest appearances and performances. The night is emceed by Mr. B.O.B. Cover $30.
Kip Winger featuring Sin City Sinners – Monday Night Rocks
Multi-platinum recording artist Kip Winger will perform at Crown Theater alongside Sin City Sinners. Winger is best known for his work performing bass and vocals for the band Winger, and as the former bass player with Alice Cooper. He has also worked with other successful artists as Bob Dylan and Mark Farner. Winger has found great success as a composer and his compositions led London's Classic Rock to call him "One of the most gifted composers and arrangers in the rock genre." One of his compositions was even performed by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra during the 2009-2010 season.
Winger will join the Sin City Sinners, a band comprised of lead rock musicians that perform at different venues around Las Vegas. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Guests can visit http://www.mondaynightrocks.com/ for complimentary tickets.
Bruce Kulick featuring Sin City Sinners – Monday Night Rocks
Former lead guitarist for KISS, Bruce Kulick will perform at Crown Theater alongside Sin City Sinners. Kulick has been playing guitar professionally since 1975 and has worked with a variety of bands and artists throughout his successful career. In the early years of his career, Kulick formed the band Blackjack with singer Michael Bolton. Afterwards, he joined the band KISS and continued as the lead guitarist for 12 years, where he won numerous Platinum and Gold awards. After his time with KISS, Kulick went on to focus on other projects, including the development of the band UNION with John Corabi in 1997 and later teamed up with Corabi and Eric Singer to form the Eric Singer Project. Throughout his career, he stayed connected with KISS by contributing to the band's album Psycho Circus and helping Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley launch successful solo careers. Kulick released a solo album in 2001 entitled Audio Dog. That same year, he joined the band Grand Funk Railroad as its lead guitarist. He has continued to make strides with his newest album BK3 in 2010.
Kulick will join the Sin City Sinners, a band comprised of lead rock musicians that perform at different venues around Las Vegas. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Guests can visit http://www.mondaynightrocks.com/ for complimentary tickets.
Phil Lewis featuring Sin City Sinners – Monday Night Rocks
Singer for the LA Guns and rock guitarist, Phil Lewis, will perform at Crown Theater alongside Sin City Sinners. Lewis started in the music industry when he formed a glam rock band called Girl, which signed with Jet Records in 1979 under Don Arden's label, who happened to be Sharon Osbourne's father. The group toured with acts such as Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top. Lewis eventually began working with guitarist Bernie Torme, touring and playing to sold-out audiences across England in 1985. In 1987, Lewis auditioned for the band L.A. Guns and was quickly picked up as the lead singer. After a lot of hard work, the band signed to Polygram Records and released their self-titled debut album in 1988. L.A. Guns opened for AC/DC and Def Leppard, among others, and sold more than half a million copies of the album in America alone. The song, "The Ballad of Jayne," from their second album Cocked and Loaded, was a top 20 hit and was the most requested song on MTV for two weeks. Lewis took a break from the band and in 1994 he built a recording studio to start producing local bands. During this time, he also recorded his first solo album, More Purple Than Black. Between 1996 and 1998 he showed how multi-talented he was when he worked as the recording engineer/editor for the Fox Sports Network. A year later in 1999, the L.A. Guns reunited to record another album and tour Europe and Japan. In 2005, Lewis worked with producer Andy Johns and another friend to record Tales From The Strip, which received great reviews. He recently released the instrumental album, Green Room, which was released in 2010.
Lewis will join the Sin City Sinners, a band comprised of lead rock musicians that perform at different venues around Las Vegas. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Guests can visit http://www.mondaynightrocks.com/ for complimentary tickets.
General Venue Information
All concert tickets are available at http://www.thecrownvegas.com/ or by calling the Rio Box Office at 1-888-746-7784. Additional ticket charges may apply. The Rio Box Office is open daily from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. All events listed are 21 and over.
About Crown Las Vegas
Crown Las Vegas is the moniker that houses Crown Theater & Nightclub. The company is overseen by attorney and entertainment veteran Darin Feinstein who has owned and operated music venues, nightclubs and entertainment outlets for more than 10 years. In addition to purchasing the world famous The Viper Room from actor Johnny Depp, Feinstein's companies have produced thousands of live shows and events in multiple cities nationwide. http://www.thecrownvegas.com/.
About Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino offers guests a unique all-suite hotel experience. Complete with 2,522 all-suite hotel rooms, the property overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip, and sits one block west of the famed boulevard. The resort features a variety of entertainment options including headliners Penn and Teller, the world-famous Chippendales and the Show in the Sky. Rio is home to a diverse array of dining and nightlife experiences including, the famous Voodoo Lounge, Martorano's, McFadden's, iBar and VooDoo Beach. Rio also offers the Rio Secco Golf Club. Recognized by USA Today as one of the "Top 10 Golf Destinations in the World," Rio Secco Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course designed by famed architect Rees Jones and home to the Butch Harmon School of Golf. For more information, visit http://www.riolasvegas.com/, find us on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
Rio, along with all Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts, including Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's, Bally's, Imperial Palace and Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, proudly prohibit adding hidden resort fees to hotel guest room rates. For information on No Resort Fees visit www.caesars.com/vegasnoresortfees.
The Las Vegas Showgirl Turns 30: Jubilee! Celebrates 30-Year Run this July
THE SHOWGIRL TURNS 30…JUBILEE! AT BALLY'S LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES HISTORIC 30-YEAR RUN THIS JULY
After 18,720 Shows, Entertaining More Than 18 Million Guests and Dancing
Through Over 500,000 Pairs of Tights, Jubilee! is the Longest Running Show
on the Las Vegas Strip
All anniversaries are special, but on July 30, 2011, Jubilee! at Bally's Las Vegas will not only celebrate its Pearl anniversary; it will secure a place in Las Vegas history as the longest-running show on the famous Las Vegas Strip. The iconic and ultra-glamorous Showgirl has become synonymous with Las Vegas, and Jubilee! proudly stands as the last production show of its kind. Conceived, staged and directed by the legendary Donn Arden, the elaborate retro-glam extravaganza features lavish costumes, dazzling scenery, world-renowned specialty acts, dynamic music, graceful pageantry and of course, gorgeous showgirls wearing their trademark bright shade of red lipstick.
While dancing shows have taken American television by storm and regenerated interest in dance as entertainment, Jubilee! at Bally's Las Vegas put the spotlight on intricate dance moves back in 1981—the same time that Michael Jackson's Thriller started its record-breaking run and "I Want My MTV" became a pop culture phenomenon. With 85 dancers of amazing stature (the true showgirl must be at least 5'8" and the men 6'0" and over), accomplished singers, and three specialty performances, Jubilee! is set in seven acts featuring original songs, dances and productions.
The Broadway meets Vegas Glitz production numbers are astounding in size and scope. The stage itself is 190 feet in length and 73 feet deep – making it half the size of a football field and 15 stories tall from the bottom of the orchestra pit to the roof. The show contains sequences not found on any other stage in the world, including amazing aerial stunts and memorable scenes such as "The Sinking of the Titanic" (where 5,000 gallons of recycled water cascade across the stage during the "iceberg" scene) and "The Destruction of the Temple by Samson." The finale, which includes the famous Red Feather Fan number with the songs, "In the Still of the Night," "Night and Day," "Begin the Beguine," and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," has remained a show-stopper for the 30-year run. From beginning to end, Jubilee! features 100 different sets and backdrops,100,000 light bulbs and more than 125 miles of wiring. Additionally, 4,200 pounds of dry ice are used every week to create the smoke effects, and 10 pounds of explosives are used nightly in the 50 different pyrotechnical effects
The 85 showgirls and showboys who make up the historic cast are selected via casting calls held throughout the country several times a year. Not unlike the famed Rockettes, Jubilee! dancers are in a class by themselves, and over the 30-year history the show has featured more than a thousand dancers. With countless hours of rehearsals, choreography and mastering large productions and dance routines, what really separates the Jubilee! Showgirl is her ability to wear the world-renowned head dress, which can weigh up to 22 pounds.
With more than 1,000 costumes worn during the show, Jubilee! has also created 30 years of brilliant stage couture, with many of the costumes having been designed by famed designer Pete Menefee. The original cost for the costumes was $3.5 million, and 18 people currently work in wardrobe every night keeping the costumes in excellent shape. The rhinestones used on the costumers are silver plated Austrian Swarovski crystals, the highest quality rhinestone in the world. There was actually a worldwide shortage of rhinestones in 1981 because they were all being used to create the original Jubilee! costumes. Topaz, crystal, sapphire, emerald, ruby, amethyst and aurora borealis rhinestones are also used, and if all the jewelry from the show were weighed together, it would weigh 10,000 pounds. Mostly ostrich and pheasant feathers are used on the costumes, as well as rooster, turkey and vulture feathers.
"We know a woman never likes to tell her age, but we are so proud of the Showgirl turning 30," laughs David Hoenemeyer, Bally's Las Vegas regional president. "To now be reaching our 30th Anniversary is an amazing feat. It's such an exciting time because there is obviously a renewed interest in dance and the dancers themselves. I think Jubilee! is a great example of how something unique, distinctive and extraordinary really never goes out of style. Big productions, concerts and special events come and go in Las Vegas, but only one show has outlived them all, and it's Jubilee! We feel that we are bringing a bit of classic Las Vegas to our guests every night we perform."
Witness the mesmerizing special effects and pageantry of one of the longest running shows on the Las Vegas Strip nightly at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Jubilee! is dark on Fridays. Tickets can be purchased at the Bally's Box office for $57.50 – $117.50.
In addition, the All-Access Backstage Walking Tour gives guests the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get behind the scenes of Las Vegas' longest-running and most popular showgirl production. The tour is given by a Jubilee! showgirl or showboy. The tours, which are open to the public, are offered at 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased at the Bally's Box Office for $17 or $12 with the purchase of a Jubilee! show ticket. Bally's also offers private backstage tours for groups of 25 or more. The private tours include a make-up demonstration and a more in-depth look at the show. Private tours can be arranged seven days a week and are priced at $20 per person.
Bally's Las Vegas
Bally's Las Vegas is one of the strip's most exciting resorts, offering guests a "classic Las Vegas" experience. The 44-acre property is located on the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, across from Caesars Palace and next to Paris Las Vegas. Bally's features two 26-story hotel towers, offering 2,814 guestrooms, including 265 suites. The resort features a first-class Sports Book, known for its stadium-style seating and abundance of TV screens. Bally Las Vegas is home to Donn Arden's Jubilee!, the production that has been thrilling audiences since 1981 with its beautiful showgirls, music, lavish sets and spectacular choreography. Guests my also indulge in the world-famous "Sterling Brunch" each Sunday, featuring the finest array of food from around the world, including caviar, sushi, lobster and champagne.
Bally's, along with all Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts, including Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah's, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Imperial Palace and Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, proudly prohibit adding hidden resort fees to hotel guest room rates. For more information, please visit. Find Bally's on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
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Jeff Timmons extends Chippendales run as special musical guest and emcee through Labor Day 2011
"98 DEGREES" STAR JEFF TIMMONS BREAKS BOX OFFICE RECORDS
AT CHIPPENDALES®! EXTENDS CONTRACT AT THE RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL
& CASINO IN LAS VEGAS THROUGH LABOR DAY 2011
It's going to get even hotter this summer at Chippendales® at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas thanks to former 98 Degrees star, Jeff Timmons. Not only has he made the temperature rise as the show's Special Musical Guest Star and Emcee but, the popstar has been breaking box office records. Due to this enormous audience and critical acclaim, Chippendales has announced that Timmons will continue to heat up the stage through Labor Day weekend. Timmons' initial four-week engagement was already extended two weeks through June 19, and now, the singer will spend the summer with the Chippendales through Sept. 4, 2011.
"Being a part of Chippendales has been the most fun I have had in my 17-year career in show business," says Timmons. "I am truly blessed that Las Vegas audiences and critics have embraced me and made me feel so welcomed in this amazing city. I am thrilled to be spending the summer on stage singing with these great guys and having the chance to perform each week for my fans both old and new!"
In addition to selling more than 15 million albums worldwide, 98 Degrees produced such mega-hits as "The Hardest Thing," "I Do (Cherish You)," "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)," "Because of You," and the number one hit single featuring Mariah Carey, "Thank God I Found You." 98 Degrees' albums have reached gold or platinum status in more than sixty countries around the world.
Named "Best Male Strip Show in Las Vegas 2011" by the Las Vegas Review Journal, Chippendales has earned the reputation as the premier, high-energy male revue, featuring a cast of 10 magnificently sexy men. Capturing the perfect balance of sex appeal and tasteful teasing, the show's steamy vignettes portray everything from men in uniform to dusty cowboys as the men perform and play out multiple fantasies in a full production show – there is guaranteed to be something for every woman!
Chippendales, one of the world's most recognized brand names and the premier provider of entertainment for women, was established in 1979 and has headquarters in New York, with offices in Las Vegas and London. For additional information visit http://www.chippendales.com/, find us on Facebook and Twitter @Chippendales.
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino:
Chippendales Performance Schedule at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino:
Chippendales performs nightly at 8:00 p.m., with additional shows on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.95 and $49.95 (Monday through Wednesday); $49.95 and $59.95 (Thursday through Sunday). For tickets, call (702) 777-7776. Jeff Timmons will perform as the Special Musical Guest and Emcee Thursday through Sunday nights, June 30 through September 4, 2011.

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"City Of Asylum" and "One Step Away" and the Likemind Collective -Steptempest Review
by Eric Revis | Jul 23, 2013 | News | 0 comments
Eric Revis Trio and JD Walter
Bassist Eric Revis is one of the busiest musicians in the world. As I write this (7/08/13), he's on tour in Europe with both the Branford Marsalis Quartet and the Kurt Rosenwinkel New Quartet. He's also a charter member of the Tarbaby trio with Orrin Evans and Nasheet Waits making him a charter member of the LIKEMIND Collective as well (Part 1 is here).
"City of Asylum" (Clean Feed Records) share its name with a Community Arts Organization in Pittsburgh, PA (www.cityofasylumpittsburgh.org/). It's Revis's 4th CD as a leader and features drum master Andrew Cyrille (born 1939) and the impressive young pianist Kris Davis. The bassist brought the musicians together and they created the program on this CD. Composed of 7 group improvisations and one piece each from Thelonious Monk ("Gallop's Gallop"), Keith Jarrett ("Prayer"), and Revis's "Question", the music is alive with interaction, possibilities, ideas and quite far from cliche. The bassist has a "large" tone that blends well with Mr. Cyrille's fluid percussion. Ms. Davis is one of the stronger improvisers in modern music, her ability to move in and out of the flow of the music, her striking choice of chords and melodic phrases, her percussive attack, all keep the listener on the edge of his seat (physically and mentally). There is nothing "standard" about her approach (you can say the same about Messrs. Cyrille and Revis as well) so these pieces feel "alive". There are tens of thousands of covers of Monk tunes but few with the animation that this Trio imbues the song with. Mr. Cyrille creates a wall of percussion while the bassist, more often than not, plays counterpoint. The give-and-take of the bass and drums in the opening moments of "For Bill" is a fine example of how both musicians set up the dialogue and lay the table for Ms. Davis. She reacts to as well as acts on what her partners are creating. This piece is so quiet, at times, one must lean into the speakers, yet Mr. Cyrille never relinquishes the beat – in fact, he sets the level of intensity for the others.
This music is neither heartless nor humorless. Witness "Harry Partch Laments the Dying of the Moon…and Then Laughs" – with Ms. Davis creating a "motor-rhythm" and Mr. Cyrille pushing an prodding beneath, the bassist creates a mysterious sound as he bows throughout the track. Revis sets a furious pace on his unaccompanied opening to "Prayer" and, when the drummer enters, one can hear the musicians "conversing". Ms. Davis plays with slowing down the piece, creating a solo that rises with the bass in pursuit. The lovely melody line the pianist creates on "Traylor"is reminiscent of Paul Simon's "An American Tune" – the drummer frames the piano beautifully with his cymbals and sparse use of the snare drum while the bassist creates a melody that moves in tandem with the piano.
"City of Asylum" is filled with with riches, a group conversation that is open and intimate. One can sense that as Kris Davis, Andrew Cyrille and Eric Revis continue to explore this collaboration, their interactions will become ever more expansive. This CD is excellent yet one must see them live to complete the connection between musician, music and listener. For more information, go to ericrevis.com or www.cleanfeed-records.com/disco2US.asp?intID=430.
Vocalist JD Walter is no stranger to experimentation, to taking chances in pursuit of creativity. He has recorded with saxophonist Dave Liebman, his 2006 CD "2Bass, A Face and Some Skin" found him in a session with 2 bassists and a drummer, and has co-led the group Luvpark with pianistOrrin Evans. For the past 5 years, he's been issuing CDs on his own JWALREC label, including live recordings from Portugal. "One Step Away" is his latest (ad)venture and he turned over the reins of the production to Evans and bassist Eric Revis. Their choice was to record "live" in the studio utilizing Tarbaby (Evans, Revis and drummer Nasheet Waits) and guitarist Marc Ducret (who will be featured along with saxophonist Oliver Lake in the upcoming Tarbaby Rogue Art recording "Fanon"). The result is a fascinating blend of free improvisation, handsome ballads, inspired "instant" arrangements and smart choices of cover material.
Walter, who grew up in the Philadelphia, PA area, was most certainly aware of Todd Rundgren (who rose out of the Philly area to stardom) – he picks a Rundgren tune from his "A Capella" album, the soulful ballad "Pretending To Care." The band beneath the emotion-filled voice moves ever-so-slowly with Evans playing a sweet piano accompaniment atop Waits' deliberate brush work. Ducret's guitar solo moans, exhales, flutters and roars even as Walter returns to bring the song to its climax. Next is a rollicking rendition of Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover." After Walter sings the opening verse (with Evans supplying some abstract counterpoint), the rhythm section comes in and the song drops into a raucous groove, Waits' mammoth bass drum leading the way with Revis weaving lines in and around the vocalist. Evans' piano solo is a hard-edged forceful statement. Walter has a great playing with the time, moving in and out of falsetto and getting into the "spirit."
Guitarist Marvin Sewell joins the band for the modern soul sounding of "If I Knew", a smooth blend of r'n'b, the "Philly Soul" sound of Thom Bell, and jazz. Walter bounces atop the band, overdubbing voices on the chorus, and truly digging into the words.
Several of the songs have an experimental edge, including the sensuous rhythmical treat that is "How To Die and Where To Fly." Walter duets with himself with Revis providing a funky bass figure and Waits supplying a very strong groove. "Inward" is just Ducret's electric guitar as accompaniment for the socially conscious lyric. Walter's voice moves gracefully alongside the guitar, the articulated lyrics standing out as does the creative lines the guitarist supplies. The blues feel of "It's Raining Today" is juxtaposed with an electronic drone and Evans' dancing piano lines (only on the first verse) – the song has a fascinating bridge before returning to the feel and sounds of the first half of the piece.
The sound of "One Step Away" is wonderfully open (save for the tune with the drone); all voices instrumental and human can be heard with Nasheet Waits' drums right in the center of the mix and JD Walter usually on top of the band (the sole exception being "How To Die and Where To Fly" where the 2 voices are separated.) After several times through the program, what might sound "strange" first time through loses that definition and one realizes how well these sounds mesh together. JD Walter may have been challenged by the approach of his good friend and co-producer Orrin Evans but the results are exceptional. Dig in and dig it! For more information, go towww.jdwalter.com.
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Florida Gators running back Lamical Perine scores against LSU in 2018- GatorCountry photo taken by David Bowie
Podcast: Friday predictions for Florida Gators vs. South Carolina
Andrew Spivey
GatorCountry brings you a new podcast as we bring you our Friday prediction podcast for Florida vs. South Carolina.
Andrew Spivey and Nick de la Torre breakdown the latest with the quarterback position after Kyle Trask was injured on Wednesday.
Andrew and Nick also pick several games around the country, plus give you three players to watch for Florida on Saturday.
Andrew: What's up, Gator Country? Your man, Andrew Spivey, here with Nicholas de la Torre. Nicholas, Friday, Florida, Willie Muschamp. Here we go. Let's do this. The Gators get back on the winning streak. Unfortunately, Wednesday brought bad news for the quarterback battle.
Nick: For the second year in the row, Kyle Trask's season will end with a broken foot. Last year it happened in fall camp, and he missed the entire season. This year it comes in a week where he was probably going to get his best chance to start a game. Not guaranteed that he was going to start the game but would have been his best chance to. Comes up and breaks his other foot during a practice on Wednesday, so that ends it. Back to the Feleipe Franks show.
Andrew: Let me ask you this, Nick. Does that pretty much end any chance he had to ever start at Florida?
Nick: I don't think so.
Andrew: Okay. I was just wondering. I think you and I will agree that there will be some kind of change next year. Dan Mullen and Florida are not going to go into the year with Feleipe Franks as their only option.
Nick: Right. I think Florida will be in the grad transfer market. I think Florida will be looking to see what Emory Jones is and what he develops into over the summer. I think Kyle Trask as well will get a chance. Not to say that he's going to win it, but I think he'll still have a chance. I think he stays. Maybe if he doesn't get in last week as Feleipe Franks is doing so poorly, if he doesn't get in, then you start to think what am I doing here? I think Kyle Trask will be back at Florida.
Andrew: I think he will too. This is just my take, Nick, and that is when you hear Dan Mullen kind of set things up saying never let a redshirt freshman play, to me he's setting the bar to tell Emory it's okay, be patient. I'm going to get a grad transfer to kind of bridge that gap, to let Emory have next year. I'll say it. I'll go on the record, Nick. I'll go on the record here. We're taping this Thursday, November 8, 2018, and I'm going to say Florida will have a grad transfer playing quarterback for them in 2019.
Nick: That's a strong take.
Andrew: Just my opinion. I think you and I can both agree that Dan Mullen is not a guy that can sit there and watch bad quarterback play.
Nick: No. More so than anything else, when Will Muschamp was here, we joked he's fine with whatever the quarterback is, doesn't love the quarterback situation, but fine with it, but if you have a bad defense that made his blood boil.
Andrew: Right.
Nick: That's Dan Mullen's position, quarterback. Yeah. Makes his skin curl.
Andrew: What would you put the odds that there's a grad transfer? Let me ask you that.
Nick: I'd probably say better than 50%.
Andrew: Okay. So, my bold statement wasn't as bold.
Nick: Well, they're not the only ones. That's what I'm saying. You got to beat out. I mean, Miami has already gone and visited Kelly Bryant, I think. I haven't even really looked at the entire market, outside of Kelly Bryant, but I know it will be competitive.
Andrew: You got Jalen Hurts, who I think you and I both agree will be out there. There's always more. I'm not sitting here telling you Florida is going to land Kelly Bryant or Jalen Hurts. I just think that they have a different quarterback plan next year. I don't see any way, shape, or form Feleipe Franks is the guy next year for 12 games. I feel too strongly about Dan Mullen and his want to at the quarterback spot to feel like he'll go into it next year.
I understand this year. Dan probably thought, I'm a good enough quarterback coach, I can get him where I am. Then he sees it this year, and he's like, maybe it's not me, maybe it's him. I'm going to fix this quarterback position. I probably don't feel comfortable going into the year saying Emory Jones will have taken that step to fully be my starter. I'm not sure that Jalon Jones will be that guy either as a freshman, so let me go out and get me a guy who has shown on a national level he can do this. That's what I believe.
Nick: Really the only option would have been Joe Burrow, and Joe Burrow is barely better than Feleipe Franks right now. He's completely a lower percentage of his passes. Only has six touchdown passes on the year with four interceptions, 1,700 yards. It wasn't even so much him saying I'm rolling with Feleipe, because I believe in him. It was more this Burrow kid sucks, and he hasn't been in the offense, so he'd be four months behind the quarterback who doesn't really understand and grasp the entire offense already. Do I want to do that?
Andrew: For me, you're right. That's a good point on Burrows. I also think it was a feeling out process for Dan.
Nick: He was making that decision very early on after meeting Feleipe.
Andrew: Right. Maybe, well, not maybe. Had Tom Brady walked through the door or been open for it, and I'm saying Tom Brady jokingly, but had a stud quarterback been out there, maybe he takes a swing at it. If this was the year Jarrett Stidham was available from Baylor, maybe he does take a swing at it.
Again, it's way too early to talk about that. We'll say this. Prayers up to Kyle. Hopefully he recovers. I will say this. This is, I guess, me being a fan, per se, I was really looking forward to seeing what Kyle would do if he got a chance to start.
Nick: Yeah. I was really looking forward to it as well. I think he is, from a pure passer standpoint, better than Feleipe Franks. I think there was a lot of thought, I guess, in the fans that he didn't have a strong arm, just because it wasn't as strong as Feleipe. Feleipe has …
Andrew: He has a rocket.
Nick: Yeah. He's got a howitzer. He's got a rocket for an arm. That doesn't mean Kyle Trask doesn't have an arm. Kyle Trask can make any throw you ask him to make on a football field. Then I think he's a physical runner. It goes back to people are not really loving the way Feleipe Franks runs, especially being 6'6" and tentative. I think Kyle Trask has that willingness to drop his shoulder and get those extra yards. He's just a tougher runner. He's a big dude. He's all of 6'4", 6'5" and 245. He's a big dude.
Andrew: Right. Unfortunately, Kyle won't play. That's out. It's Feleipe's team. It's Feleipe's season the rest of the way. I'll stand by my statement. You'll have to stand by yours. I don't think that Dan is ready to pull Emory's redshirt, so I still expect him just to play FSU and then the bowl game, unless something were to happen to Franks. Then all bets are off.
Let me ask you this. I'm going to throw this statement out at you, and this isn't my view, Nick. Is the pressure off Feleipe now, because he's not looking over his shoulder? Before you answer that I want to say this. I don't think there was ever any pressure of him looking over his shoulder at all, because Mullen made that clear.
Nick: Yeah. I don't think Feleipe has been looking over his shoulder at all this season. You're probably, maybe your confidence is a little shaken, just because of you're going into Week 11 now, and you were competing for your job again, where you hadn't really competed for it since fall camp. Looking over your shoulder? No. I don't think so at all.
Andrew: Right. Maybe his confidence is there. Maybe it's not. For me, Nick, in this game, and I know it's going to sound like a broken record when I say this, but Florida has got to figure out a way to establish the running game. I mean, it's going to be tougher this week than probably ever before, because Muschamp is going to come into this game knowing, guess what, they don't want Feleipe to throw the ball very much, so I'm going to go into this game, and I'm going to shut the running game down and force him to and see what happens. Even if that is, they got to figure out a way to run the ball. Mullen has got to get creative and figure out a way to run the ball.
Nick: Playing into that, South Carolina's only twelfth in the SEC. They're giving up 182 yards a game on the ground. Agree with you in what you're saying. Really, I know you said it, and we both probably sound like broken records when we say you got to run the ball, you got to win this turnover battle, you got to make a big play on special teams. We sound like broken records, but until you get a quarterback that makes a defense that flip that and say, we need to stop this guy, then it's going to be the running game. You still have these great running backs, three great running backs. To me, it starts right where you said, start with winning the running game. Win the game on the ground first. Establish that run. You got to make things easy on Feleipe. You start doing that by softening up a defense with your running game.
Andrew: For me, Nick, it ain't so much of a turnover battle. Of course, you can't lose the turnover battle, but Florida is a good enough team that they should not have to create. They're a better team than South Carolina, they shouldn't have to create a ton of turnovers to win the game. Now, like I said, they can't go into this game and turn the ball over three or four times in the game, because if they do that, then all bets are off, and it could get ugly. For me, it's just a situation where if they can come into the game and just figure out a way to get some kind of offense going in the game. I don't believe in South Carolina at all, but I also know that if Muschamp comes in and shuts the running game down, and you're asking Feleipe to throw the ball 20, 25, 30 times and asking him to win the game, it might be a very long game again.
Nick: I can't watch too many more long games.
Andrew: I don't think it's going to be pretty, no matter what, on Saturday, but you and I can hope and pray that it's not as bad as it was last week.
Nick: This will be a defense, and I asked John Hevesy about it, he had a lot of admiration and respect for Will Muschamp and what Will Muschamp is going to do on defense. He's going to make Feleipe think by disguising blitzes. Listen, they're out a lot. They're on, your boy Chris Clark told you, they're on safeties five and six, and they're out a starting defensive end this week. They've got like 15 injuries, seven season ending injuries. To me, hurting defense, but Will Muschamp will find a way to create pressure from different areas, give Feleipe Franks looks that he hasn't seen yet, that he's not comfortable with.
Andrew: You telling me they're going to make him think gives me nightmares.
Nick: You think, you play slower. Then you're slower, and that ball comes out a second later, and now it's an interception. That's what Will Muschamp does. He is a defensive genius.
Andrew: Yeah. Let's go to defense. Got to get pressure. You got to get pressure. A guy like Deebo, you better make that first tackle count with him.
Nick: Yes.
Andrew: You allow him to start breaking tackles, you allow him to get it going, that will be a recipe for disaster if that happens.
Nick: There's not a ton of, when you look at South Carolina, a ton of guys on offense that you look at and you're thinking, obviously, Jake Bentley is good. He's completed 62% of his passes. He got 13 touchdowns. He does turn the ball over though. Not a ton of guys, when you're looking at South Carolina, that make you think, shoot, got to worry about him. There's the two running backs, Rico Dowdle, Tyson Williams, and then receiving it's really just Brian Edwards is having a nice year, 35 receptions, six touchdowns. Deebo Samuel. It's really just Deebo Samuel, the guy that you look at think that's the guy, that's the guy that's going to hurt us. When you have an offense like that, you can key in on one guy. I think that's an advantage for a defense that really is looking to and needs to get back on track.
Andrew: That will be the key, getting back on track and finding that swagger. It may start with Todd Grantham a little bit. If Grantham can dial some things up and get some things going to get the defense reenergized, I say this jokingly, but not jokingly at the same time, and that is this defense plays with kind of their heart or their emotions on their sleeve, I guess is the best way to say it. When things are going good, they play really fast. When things start to not go their way, you start to see things. You start to see some heads. You start to see some guys arguing with each other. I'm not calling nobody out. I'm not saying anything bad about nobody, but this is a defense that cannot start slow. It's one of those things where when they start slow and have a bad quarter, that's when things kind of go downhill for them for the game.
Nick: Playing with your heart on your sleeve and playing emotional, it can be good. Like you said, if you get a big play, and you get some momentum, that can spur you and send you forward, but also, like you said, when you play like that, and you don't have a short memory, and you let one play affect the next, it spirals out of control. It can be a good thing, and we've seen Florida be able to take bad field position on defense and, like Todd Grantham likes to say, if there's one blade of grass to defend, put the ball down, we're going to defend it. You've seen them clamp down and play great defense when they didn't have great situations, but you've also seen them kind of just shut down and get sloppy with tackling and get lazy trying to get after the passer. Then you see that thing start, like at the Z, you start to spread, and it goes from just one play to one drive to two drives to an entire bad quarter to an entire bad half.
Andrew: Right. We've seen the goal line stand, and that was amazing. Call it like it is. That was amazing. That was good.
Nick: Then Georgia scores on the next two or three drives.
Andrew: Yeah. Then we've also seen how many 90+ yard drives? I know three right off hand. You may know more, Nick. I know three right off hand. Two against Georgia and one against Kentucky.
Nick: Yeah. Kentucky, that was like 98?
Andrew: Yes. I believe Georgia had a 97 and 93, something like that. Yeah. You can't have that happen, for sure. Again, it's just a circumstance of how do you get yourself motivated? We talked about this. Nobody on this team has got enough in the bag, on film, to say I can quit the rest of the year and go on. None of them are Joey Bosa. Was it Joey? Is Joey the Ohio State guy, or is Joey the guy in the League, Nick?
Nick: Joey's in the League. Nick.
Andrew: None of them are Nick Bosa, who's got enough on film already that can say, you know what, I'm done. That's a motivating factor, but then a pride factor is another thing. Listen, the bowl perks of going to the Citrus Bowl or going to the Outback Bowl compared to the Birmingham Bowl or the …
Nick: Stop saying Birmingham Bowl, please.
Andrew: To the Duck Dynasty Bowl in Shreveport, that's even worse. It's such a big difference. It's a thing. It's a pride thing. I think what Dan Mullen said at the beginning of the year is something that I think still needs to ring in a little bit, and that is you have to hate losing.
Nick: More than you like winning.
Andrew: I know some people say, how can you say you have to hate losing? Everybody don't like to lose. Right. Nobody likes to lose, but you have to despise it. Losing has to piss you off so much that you cannot wait to get back on the field on the first play of the game and absolutely knock the shit out of the person in front of you. I don't know if this team has gotten to that point yet, per se, but that's what has to happen. You have got to get to the point where you just despise it so much that you can't wait to get back on the field.
Nick: Yeah. You'll see it all across the country when it gets to this time. Florida is 6-3. There's a bunch of guys that have other aspirations, and it's not just a Florida thing, you're going to start seeing business decisions being made all over the field. I remember the Birmingham Bowl when DJ Durkin was the interim head coach, and Matt Jones decided I'm not going to play in the bowl game.
Nick: I forget who else. Was it Darious Cummings? No.
Andrew: Darious Cummings got sent home.
Nick: There were a couple people that decided. Andre DeBose. Andre DeBose is another one. I mean, he was in his sixth year. He was like, I'm not playing in this bowl game. I'm just going to get ready. You're going to see business decisions like that throughout. It's one thing for a bowl game. It's another thing, I think, to do it the second week in November.
Andrew: Right. Exactly. I think that's the biggest thing that has to happen. Again, I feel like I've been tough on Mullen, but I also feel like I've been fair on him as well. I think there was some bad decisions made in the couple of losses, but I also think that the rest of the year is huge from program building. The guys who may quit or make business decisions not to go hard, get them out. Play young guys. Okay, maybe that young guy is not as good as that guy who's quitting a little bit, but if that guy is going to give you 150% and hate losing, I like my chances with that guy than somebody who's going to quit. I'm not saying none of the guys are quitting. I'm just saying if that comes a point where someone is, then you've got to make that decision.
Nick: Agree with you 100%. Maybe not even just don't play them in the game. You might just need to get them away from the team.
Andrew: Yeah.
Nick: I know that sounds harsh, but even if they're not playing, that attitude kind of goes through the whole team. It's kind of a thing like, maybe you had this when you were growing up, I know I did, but it was you didn't want to do something if you didn't think it was cool. If I'm a freshman, and I'm looking up to a junior or looking up to a senior, and he was going really hard in practice, that made me want to go hard. Now I see him over there, and it's someone I look up to, it's in practice and he's kind of jogging, maybe I should jog. I don't want to be seen as the guy that's trying too hard or trying to do too much. That's not cool. It might sound silly, but that's a thing that happens to kids. We're still watching college football. We're still talking about kids who are 18, 20 years old.
Andrew: No. You're exactly right. That's a key. Again, I'm not saying anybody has quit. I don't think nobody has. I'm saying if it comes a point in that, then that's a case. That's something you have to guard against. That's something every team that's not playing for the College Football Playoff or playing for a conference championship have to guard against. That's not just Dan Mullen, and that's not just Jim McElwain or Will Muschamp in the past. That's every school, like I said, that's not playing for something. It'll be interesting to see how that goes.
I do think the team will rally around Franks now that he is the guy. He's the only one left that is going to play, so I do think they'll kind of rally around him on Saturday.
Nick: Got you. I wanted to touch on one more thing about the defense.
Andrew: Okay.
Nick: It's 3rd down defense. You started the year strong. Charleston Southern converted 3 of 14. Not a good game against Kentucky. Kentucky converted 9 of 13, but then you're back on track giving up 8 of 20, 8 of 18, 2 of 12 on the road at Mississippi State. I mean, right there, that 30% on the road at Tennessee, at Mississippi State, that's fantastic. LSU, 4 of 17. Vanderbilt, 3 of 12. Then you get to Georgia. Georgia converts 8 of 14. Missouri converts 11 of 18. I think four touchdowns on 3rd downs in those two games. You've got to get off the field, if you're Florida. You can't keep extending these drives and letting opposing offenses, not only stay on the field and create longer drives, eat up the clock.
You've got to get off the field to give your offense more a chance. This isn't an explosive offense yet. Florida is not going to need, kind of like in the McElwain era, if you give Florida 50 plays on offense, that ain't cutting it. They need to run 60, 70, 80 plays on offense to get chances to score, to get chances to flip the field. If I'm Florida's defense and Tommy Townsend pins the opposing team inside the 20, if we can just get a 3 and out there, and get Freddie Swain getting a punt on the 50-yard line, instead of letting them drive 60 yards and all of a sudden Florida is starting inside the 15. I don't feel good about Florida's offense starting a drive inside the 20, inside their own 20. The defense has to step up this week in a big way to help out the offense.
Andrew: I agree with you. I think the biggest thing is, like you said, getting off the field. The thing is it's vice versa as well. When you don't get off the field, you also give the other team momentum, and that's a big, big problem Florida's had is not being able to get off the field and allowing other people to kind of get going and allow other people, other teams, to have that momentum. I mean, Jake Fromm, three touchdowns on 3rd down. That's killer. Can't happen. A lot of that goes back to the no pass rush. There hasn't been a pass rush since really LSU. Not even the Vandy game was there really a pass rush.
Nick: I'm trying to think back to the Vandy game. I think you're right. I think you're pretty on the money there when you're talking about the Vandy game.
Andrew: I mean, outside of a couple plays in that game, there wasn't really any pass rush. That's something that has got to change, or it will be bad news again. It's not just a push for Jachai to get pressure. It's a push for everyone. It's a middle of the defense, of the line, of the defensive tackles, Kyrie Campbell, Elijah Conliffe. It's all those guys. Those guys have kind of been MIA lately of getting a pass rush. Adam Shuler was a guy who had been making some plays, kind of MIA lately. Really, outside of Jabari, the defensive line has been MIA.
Nick: Florida had 20 sacks through the first six games, including three in the opener. None against Kentucky, but three in the opener. Five against Colorado State. Six at Mississippi State. Five against LSU. Three since. Just one sack against Vanderbilt, Georgia, and Missouri.
Andrew: What's the turnovers since then too?
Nick: I'll pull that up. It'll take me one second.
Andrew: I know it's gone down.
Nick: Yeah. Turnovers have absolutely gone down. Game log. Let's see. I'll give you the margin and how many they've gotten. In the last three games have not recovered a fumble and have one interception. They've lost four fumbles and thrown two interceptions.
Andrew: The interception was Vandy?
Nick: Interception was against Vanderbilt, and the interception against Georgia. Lost two fumbles against Vanderbilt and lost two fumbles against Georgia.
Andrew: There you go. Can't happen. Cannot happen. It's a defense that was doing really well. I don't think none of us figured that they would continue to lead the country in turnover battle, but what you just said goes kind of hand in hand with what I just said, Nick. When they were getting a ton of pressure, they were forcing teams to make throws that they weren't ready to, or they were forcing them to try to hand the ball off a little quicker, that kind of stuff. It just hasn't went. That's a key for them.
That's kind of what I was getting at earlier when I said maybe the jumpstart for this team could be Todd Grantham bringing some early pressure and going back to his aggressive style defense of bringing that extra guy off the edge or something along that line. To go with that though, it's also going to have to be does he trust his defenders to make a tackle when it's that short pass?
Nick: Yeah. You're looking at that turnover margin at -5 since Vanderbilt versus +11 before, and not creating them. Not creating them at all. That starts with getting pressure. Fumbles can be luck. Fumbles are way luckier at times, or a lot of times, than interceptions, because it's a weirdly shaped ball that bounces every which way. Maybe recovering 2, 3, 6, 10 fumbles in the first four games isn't sustainable, but pressing a quarterback, making him uncomfortable. Dan Mullen talked about it on Monday. When a quarterback is throwing a ball and then instantly trying to move and duck and not get hit, because hit is not fun, that's when interceptions come. When you got a quarterback that's throwing the ball and not having to pick himself up off the grass, he starts getting comfortable and those passes start hitting their marks more.
Andrew: Right. Exactly. That's key. Got to figure out how to get that pressure on the quarterback. Like I said, I don't think they need to force a ton of turnovers. I mean, that makes things easier, but I just think don't allow South Carolina to get comfortable.
Nick, give me the one key in this game.
Nick: Score more points that Georgia.
Andrew: Georgia?
Nick: I'm sitting here looking at stats. Score more points than South Carolina.
Andrew: No shit.
Nick: My key is going to be to establish that running game. When I look at South Carolina, I've watched a couple of their games, they're really struggling to stop the run, so I think that's really where it's got to come from first and foremost. I'd be looking at Lamical Perine and Jordan Scarlett and even Damien Pierce and telling those guys, we need you this week.
Andrew: Mine is kind of the same thing, but I'll change it up there and say that it's tackling. Tackling for the defense. If the defense tackles well and can play fundamentally good ball, then they can keep this team in it and allow Feleipe to figure out a way to settle into the game a little bit and make things happen. That will be my pick.
Nick, you picked first last week, and you went Retire Moms, and you know how that failed.
Nick: Yeah.
Andrew: I get first pick this week, and I'm going to go with your key, and I'm going to go 22 to have a big game, Lamical Perine.
Nick: I'll take the other one. I'll take Jordan Scarlett.
Andrew: Okay. I'm going to go on defense and go with 33 up the middle. David Reese, one guy that I know will not quit. There's no quit in David Reese at all. Expecting South Carolina to try to run the ball a little bit as well, so I'll go 33 to have a big week.
Nick: I'm going to go with Jabari Zuniga.
Andrew: Okay. Any reason?
Nick: Just because he's not Retire Moms this week.
Andrew: Just because he's not Retire Moms this week. That's a good one. I'm going to go with his counterpart, not Retire Moms this week, but a guy who Willie Muschamp recruited some, Little Frog, Cece Jefferson. Last SEC game for him in the Swamp. 96 gets a pass rush.
Nick: You could put him on a milk carton. Where has he been?
Andrew: Where has he been? I mean, I guess him and Jachai both. Where they been?
Nick: I'm going to go Brad Stew, B Stew.
Andrew: Think he'll get his ankle broke again this week?
Nick: Nope, not this week.
Andrew: Okay. Just wondering. He might be still picking up linen off the ground.
Nick: Not this week.
Andrew: Him and Donovan Stiner both tore their girdle and everything else on last couple weeks. Yeah. They were picking up linen all over Jacksonville and Gainesville from the ankle breaks they've had.
Nick: Do you have an X factor this week?
Andrew: Evan McPherson.
Nick: You stole mine. I was going to go with Evan.
Andrew: I don't know if you score too many touchdowns this week.
Nick: You stole mine.
Andrew: 3-2 is my prediction on the score this week.
Nick: First to three wins.
Andrew: First to three wins. First to the colored grass wins.
Nick: Man, I don't know if they will do the orange.
Andrew: Those were sweet looking.
Nick: I thought it looked great.
Andrew: I thought it was cool. Some teams are getting untraditional. Penn State is going with an alternate uni this week, something I never thought would happen.
Nick: I haven't seen them yet.
Andrew: I haven't seen it yet either. I just saw a tweet about it. I'm cool with it. Let's do the orange and go a little throwback. Listen, this is just me. I'm sure somebody is going to rev me in my mentions and everything else, but uniforms, helmets, whatever it may be, if that really affects the team for winning and losing, for me it's just an excuse. It's just another way to figure out an excuse for why the team is bad on certain days. I'm all for changing things up from time to time.
Nick: I love it. Love the uniforms. You got to have a team that handles it well. Don't get into the locker room and spend two hours taking pictures of it and stunting for the gram and for Snapchat. Just it looks nice. Go out there and play like it's a normal game. Look good, feel good. Feel good, play good. Play good, get paid good.
Andrew: That's right. Nick, not a great week for games this week. Couple of interesting games, I would say. What you got first? What game you want to pick first?
Nick: I got them in order here. We're going to start with TCU at #9 West Virginia.
Andrew: I mean, you're asking me not to pick my guy. I'm going with the fighting Willie Griers.
Nick: I'm never going to pick against Willie Grier.
Andrew: I mean, come on now. That throw last week, oh my word.
Nick: Oh yeah.
Andrew: That's an NFL throw. Question. First pick in the Draft?
Nick: No.
Andrew: I don't think so either. For Will, I hope he's not the first pick. I mean, who wants to go, who's the first? Is the Jets the first pick again or the Bills? Might be the Giants. It's one of those. I don't know. It's somebody, not a good football team. So, I'm going with the fighting Will Griers.
Nick: The Bills are at 2-7. The Raiders right now, 1-7.
Andrew: The Raiders. Yeah, they're not picking a quarterback. They got Derek Carr.
Nick: Raiders and Giants are both 1-7. Jon Gruden is not making much sense out there, so he could.
Andrew: Chucky. Chucky ain't doing good.
Nick: We both go West Virginia. Number two is #10 Ohio State at #18 Michigan State. I think this is an interesting one. Don't think Michigan State is all that great, but what's going on with Urban and what's happening up there in Columbus?
Andrew: Sparty.
Nick: Just because.
Andrew: I mean, Urban is about to retire. Sparty.
Nick: Okay. I'm going to go with Ohio State. I don't know why, and I don't feel great about it.
Andrew: I mean, Ohio State was losing to Nebraska. Nebraska, Nick. Scotty Frost, Nebraska. I don't think so. Give me Sparty.
Nick: #16 Mississippi State on the road at Alabama.
Andrew: Joe Moorhead said the losing streak would end this week. Is he dumb? Is he dumb, Nick?
Nick: I don't know if he's dumb, but he's wrong.
Andrew: I mean, what are you thinking? Really? Did you really think the losing streak, what are you thinking? Like Alabama needs more bulletin board material? 23.5 point favorites, over-under at 53. I think Alabama covers the 53 by themselves and cruises.
Nick: Alabama doesn't need you to give them bulletin board material. If you remember the run to the playoffs last year, they were making up stuff and putting it up in their locker room. It was like Alabama's overrated – National Media. What? No. National media has been singing your praises all year long. Everyone's been singing your praises all year long. I'm going Alabama. Big. Not close. Ugly game. Tua doesn't play in the fourth.
Andrew: Yeah. What was it? What was Saban saying it was? Poison?
Nick: Rat poison.
Andrew: Rat poison. That's right. That's what it was. Rat poison. Alabama cruises. They cover the 53 points by themselves.
Nick: #11 Kentucky on the road in the hills at Rocky Top. Kentucky at Tennessee.
Andrew: Kentucky, this one is a weird one for me, Nick, because this is the same thing we talked about with Florida, and that is does this Kentucky team quit? I mean, what's Josh Allen playing for? What's Benny Snell playing for? Those guys, I mean, outside of the Draft, their hopes and dreams of making it to Atlanta are over, but I think those guys are a pride factor, and they would do anything to win 10 games. Give me the Wildcats, the bluegrass boys.
Nick: Yeah. That's funny. You spend a minute talking about what does Kentucky have to play for, and then pick them.
Andrew: Yeah. I just, that's a pride factor to those guys, Nick. Those guys going out and saying they won 10 games, that'd be huge for them.
Nick: I agree with that.
Andrew: They got an outside shot to make the Peach Bowl.
Nick: That'd be something for them.
Andrew: You know what I'm saying? They got an outside shot. Who you got?
Nick: I'm going to go Kentucky.
Nick: We've only picked on separate game now. Maybe it changes here. #24 Auburn at #5 Georgia. Georgia has already locked up the SEC, but they're still trying to get into the playoff.
Andrew: Not a chance in hell I pick Gus Malzahn.
Nick: The Gus bus. AD just came out and said he's going to be back next year.
Andrew: You said it. You said they would never pay that payout, and they ain't.
Nick: It's too much money.
Andrew: What's the over? What's the point spread on this game? Let me pull this up real quick. Because I don't even think it's just fair. We're both going to pick Georgia here. It's 14. Georgia cruises. They get that 14.
Nick: At home?
Andrew: They're covering.
Nick: That's a lot of points. They cover.
Andrew: That's a lot of points. They cover. Is that the last game we got?
Nick: We got South Carolina and Florida, but that's it.
Andrew: Let me ask you this. I'm going to throw this one at you. We didn't pick it. Clemson-Boston College. Boston College keep it close?
Andrew: Neither do I. Okay. Gators-Willie Muschamp. Nick, what you got?
Nick: I'm trying to think here. I was picking well throughout the year. Let's see. I picked Charleston Southern right, missed Kentucky, picked Colorado State right, picked Tennessee right, missed Mississippi State. We both went Florida over LSU, didn't we?
Andrew: No.
Nick: You picked LSU.
Nick: I picked Florida. Then I picked Florida to beat Vanderbilt. We both picked Georgia. We both picked Florida against Missouri. So, I've missed Missouri. I've missed Mississippi State, and I've missed Kentucky. I've missed three on the year. I'm going to go with Florida to beat South Carolina, and I don't feel good about it. South Carolina has won a lot of really close games. I think this one will be close. I'm almost talking myself out of it. I'm going to go Florida, before I talk myself out of it.
Andrew: I almost talked myself out of it as well, but I do feel like Florida is a better football team. What tells me Florida wins this game? Maybe they're at home, that's it. I don't even know if they cover the six-point spread though. Yeah. Florida wins, but don't put a gun to my head and ask me why.
Nick: Yeah. Me either.
Andrew: Because I personally can see this going either way. Here's the thing for me, Nick, and this is going to sound wild. I can see South Carolina blowing Florida out.
Nick: Really?
Andrew: Easily. I think it easily can turn. If the game starts out as bad as it does for Feleipe Franks as it did in the Missouri game.
Nick: You don't see them coming back?
Andrew: No. I don't. I think if you go down big, if you go down two scores, it could get out of hand, because I don't think Emory Jones plays. I don't. Not unless Feleipe gets hurt. Maybe they throw it to Kadarius Toney. Let Kadarius play quarterback.
Nick: Stop it. You're going to incite that again. He's not a quarterback.
Andrew: Feleipe is?
Nick: More so than.
Andrew: Stop it. Here we go. The campaign is on. Twitter, get it rolling. Somebody @ Dan Mullen. Kadarius Toney for quarterback, for QB1.
Nick: I don't like what you're doing.
Andrew: I do.
Andrew: Well, I do. I just want to see somebody play quarterback that can do it.
Nick: I think you would see one drive of it and be ready to be done.
Andrew: I've seen enough of 13 playing quarterback, Nick, that I don't need to see that anymore. I'd be good the rest of my life without ever having to watch that again. I'm good. Nick, tell everybody where they can find us. We'll get out of here. We'll see everyone on Monday as we preview Gators and the, is it still the Idaho Vandals?
Nick: Still the Vandals. The mighty Vandals of Idaho.
Andrew: Only thing I know about Idaho is they are the Vandals. Don't even know what's in the state of Idaho. Wait, Idaho potatoes, right? Yeah. There you go.
Nick: Potatoes.
Andrew: They're the state that looks like they're pointing the middle finger at you, or the pointer finger at you.
Andrew: Tell everybody where they can find us.
Nick: www.GatorCountry.com for all your Florida Gators news. The podcast is there in audio and transcript form. Podcast is anywhere you listen to podcasts. Just search @GatorCountry. Subscribe. Never miss an episode. Do your social media thing. @GatorCountry on Facebook and Twitter. @TheGatorCountry on Instagram. I'm @NickdelaTorreGC, and he's @AndrewSpiveyGC.
Andrew: There you go. Guys, we appreciate it. As always, chomp, chomp and go Braves.
Nick: You stay classy, Gator Country.
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Andrew always knew he wanted to be involved with sports in some capacity. He began by coaching high school football for six years before deciding to pursue a career in journalism. While coaching, he was a part of two state semifinal teams in the state of Alabama. Given his past coaching experience, he figured covering recruiting would be a perfect fit. He began his career as an intern for Rivals.com, covering University of Florida football recruiting. After interning with Rivals for six months, he joined the Gator Country family as a recruiting analyst. Andrew enjoys spending his free time on the golf course and watching his beloved Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter at @AndrewSpiveyGC.