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some applied imagination and strategic planning in advance, you might be able to cheat the Grim Reaper just a little. Or in this case at least, from beyond the grave.Not that this morbid premise sounds like ideal material for a fanciful romantic edy. But filmmaker Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King, The Bridges Of Madison County) takes up the challenge of juggling this life and the next for laughs, and awkwardly negotiates an often less than plausible mon ground between the best of both worlds, such as they may be.Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler are Holly and Gerry in P.S. I Love You, a stressed out young Manhattan couple into marriage meltdown at the moment, as they brawl verbally about Holly's tendency towards too much shopping, not enough 'hot, nasty sex' on their weekly to-do list, Gerry's unsexy slacker attitude toward vocational ambition, whether or not they forgot to have children along the way, and might this be very well all that there is out of life. In the midst of Holly's nightly nagging and lingering doubts about their relationship, happy-go-lucky Irish rocker import Gerry suddenly kicks the bucket. Which leaves Holly in a deep funk of guilt-ridden regret and inconsolable misery.[Image]While concerned mom Patricia (Kathy Bates) and caring best girlfriends Denise (Lisa Kudrow) and Sharon (Gina Gershon) have no success getting Holly to dispel those full-time blues, the sudden, mysterious delivery of a series of letters from late Detroit Red Wings jersey
hubby Gerry, slowly work their magic in snapping their glum gal pal out of her depressed state. The letters function like a 12-step program presumably mailed from the afterlife, nudging the stricken widow back to normalcy and even a little potential new romance. The tragiic healing process culminates in no less than two trips back to Ireland where the couple first met, where Mom and Holly embark on a weird adventure together, to go pick up men.P.S. I Love You and its dead letter collection plot device is far too overdone, and feels dramatically energy-inefficient and contrived to begin with. Much more effective is LaGravenese's sensitive physical and emotional layering of the plex unraveling of grief as a state of mind. And Swank gets it just right with a fine-tuned subtle expression of confusion, despondency and rage, though Holly's overly extended cranky self-pity party eventually wears out its wele, for the characters and audience alike.And it never quite makes sense why Holly isn't turned on by the persistent advances of the infatuated hunk played by Harry Connick Jr., even if the guy's on the eccentric side, as when he invades her private space in the local pub's john to present her with the heart he wears a little too prominently on his sleeve. In any case, P.S. I Love You could have done with a lot less of a sense of being on rewind as each posthumous letter arrives, and every time a romantic urge or mental mood swing gets reshuffled.Article Source: abcarticledirectoryIn dounload movies collection you can find a lot of interesting movies of Drama genre Note: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author, Misty CopherRetargeting by ChangoDid You Like This Article? Share It With YourFriends!Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon to Receive Free Articles About Movies FilmRed Wings jersey
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2011年3月9日星期三
2011年3月5日星期六
5 Mar 11 How To Promote The Right Affiliate Programs Using Free Research Methods
How To Promote The Right Affiliate Programs Using Free Research MethodsBy: Christopher Byrnes .... Click author's name to view profile and articles!!!Retargeting by ChangoTweet If you're an aspiring affiliate marketer, you will probably have found yourself in the unlucky position of having sent out a promotion for a product, but you didn't make even one sale. Although it's no consolation, you're not alone! One of the main problems that blights affiliate marketers, and leads to such disappointments resides in a lack of understanding of Hockey Jersey
which affiliate programs to promote in the first place. In this article I am going to offer you a simple 3 step plan that uses free research methods to help you zoom in on a winning product to promote to your list. You may already be aware of two of these methods, but I can almost guarantee that the third resource will be new to you, so it is in your best interests to read this article, even if you think you've heard it all before. Here are the three steps:Step 1See what other people are promoting, by signing up to as many successful gurus' lists as you can. Look out, in particular, for the less popular items that they promote, alongside the new releases that everyone hears about. Try and find a product that not too many other people are promoting, but that gives you a good commission (at least 50%) and that looks as though it's going to be useful to the people you are promoting to. Draw up a short list of products you think are suitable, then move on to step 2.Step 2Once you have selected a list of suitable products, the next step is to check out the websites that sell them. What you are looking for, ideally, is a mini-site (usually a one to two page site consisting of a sales letter and sometimes an order form page). Most mini-site sales letters have a header, and some have backgrounds, but almost all of them have a product image. Do the graphics look professional to you? If they don't it's a bad sign, and you can bet the people you send to the site will react the same way you do.The graphics aren't the be all and end all, however. They add to the perceived value the sales letter is aiming to convey, but it is the actual words that are doing the selling. If you feel don't feel anything less than comfortable with the graphic design, then cross the product off your list. It may be a great product, but your concern has to be conversions, and those come from people being wooed by the sales page. If it does check out, then you need to read the sales letter and see whether it moves you to purchase, or not. This part is somewhat subjective, but if you find a quiet place within, and rely in your gut feelings, you should come up trumps. You will need to read each sales letter in full, as though you were going to the website the first time. Notice how you feel at various points in the sales letter. Do you feel like reading on? Are you being drawn in to the sales copy? If so, it's good copy. If you feel your mind wandering, or feel like clicking away, then you should probably consider removing the product from your short list. You should also see if the sales letter contains plenty of easily readable bullet points, a compelling headline that draws you into the sales copy and a strong p.s. or two, indicating a call to action, i.e. purchase. Step 3You need to be as sure as you can be that the product you are promoting to your list is going to be a winner. Why is it so important to offer your list only products that are hands-down fantastic? Think about it: you are not even the creator of the products you are promoting as an affiliate, yet you have managed to get subscribers to join your list. Your Pittsburgh Penguins jersey
list is used to being promoted by other affiliates and gurus on a daily basis. If you offer your list a product that doesn't live up to the promises you made, you will see dozens of unsubscribes, which can be a real heart-breaker, when you've invested so much time and money in getting them to sign up precariously in the first place. If you want it straight-up, your list is fickle and unforgiving, and no-one likes to be conned. So you owe it to yourself to be sure what you're promoting is not only targeted to you list's needs, but also that it delivers on its promises. Offer the right products and you not only make money on the sale, but you endear yourself to your list, which helps build trust and credibility, which means they will be more open to your promotions in the future. The more you promote what they want, the more they will trust your opinions, and the more they will buy from your promotions in the future. This begs the million-dollar question (quite literally!): How can I be sure I'm not promoting a junk product to my list?What you need, in a nutshell, is access to the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people who have already bought and promoted the product you are looking at promoting, and who are willing to give you an honest opinion on it. This leaves two problems: firstly that it would cost a fortune to carry out the market research yourself, and secondly, it is very difficult to find product reviews these days, that aren't just cleverly designed sales pitches in disguise. I'm going to let you in on one of the best-kept secrets in affiliate marketing, and a resource I now use every time I promote a product or buy one for myself. It's a no-hold-barred review site that's completely free of advertisements, signatures or selling of any sort. It contains thoursands of reviews of hunderds of Internet marketing products and services, and, as you'll see for yourself, the reviews reveal exactly what previous users think of the products they've used. There's nothing else like this anywhere else as far as I know, and it's a fantastic tool for affiliate marketers to add to their arsenals. This site is known as 'The Ratings Hub'Once you access the site, you can search for the product you are thinking of promoting, and compare the reviews on there, with the buzz you initially acted on. If you encounter more than three negative reviews on a product on the site, don't promote it! If a product gets rave reviews, then the chances are that you are onto a winning product, and you should consider going on to promote it. In conclusion, if you follow the three steps outlined in this article, you will have a far better than average chance of hitting on a winning product to promote, even if you are new to Internet marketing.Article Source: http://www.shop-on-sale.com Sign up for your FREE account at The Ratings Hub: Click here to access it now!Note: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author, Christopher ByrnesRetargeting by ChangoDid You Like This Article? Share It With YourFriends!Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon to Receive Free Articles About Affiliate Programs What Cloth Diaper Provides The Top Match For Newborns?- By : mirtagaylWhat is Affiliate Marketing and Why You Penguins jersey
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which affiliate programs to promote in the first place. In this article I am going to offer you a simple 3 step plan that uses free research methods to help you zoom in on a winning product to promote to your list. You may already be aware of two of these methods, but I can almost guarantee that the third resource will be new to you, so it is in your best interests to read this article, even if you think you've heard it all before. Here are the three steps:Step 1See what other people are promoting, by signing up to as many successful gurus' lists as you can. Look out, in particular, for the less popular items that they promote, alongside the new releases that everyone hears about. Try and find a product that not too many other people are promoting, but that gives you a good commission (at least 50%) and that looks as though it's going to be useful to the people you are promoting to. Draw up a short list of products you think are suitable, then move on to step 2.Step 2Once you have selected a list of suitable products, the next step is to check out the websites that sell them. What you are looking for, ideally, is a mini-site (usually a one to two page site consisting of a sales letter and sometimes an order form page). Most mini-site sales letters have a header, and some have backgrounds, but almost all of them have a product image. Do the graphics look professional to you? If they don't it's a bad sign, and you can bet the people you send to the site will react the same way you do.The graphics aren't the be all and end all, however. They add to the perceived value the sales letter is aiming to convey, but it is the actual words that are doing the selling. If you feel don't feel anything less than comfortable with the graphic design, then cross the product off your list. It may be a great product, but your concern has to be conversions, and those come from people being wooed by the sales page. If it does check out, then you need to read the sales letter and see whether it moves you to purchase, or not. This part is somewhat subjective, but if you find a quiet place within, and rely in your gut feelings, you should come up trumps. You will need to read each sales letter in full, as though you were going to the website the first time. Notice how you feel at various points in the sales letter. Do you feel like reading on? Are you being drawn in to the sales copy? If so, it's good copy. If you feel your mind wandering, or feel like clicking away, then you should probably consider removing the product from your short list. You should also see if the sales letter contains plenty of easily readable bullet points, a compelling headline that draws you into the sales copy and a strong p.s. or two, indicating a call to action, i.e. purchase. Step 3You need to be as sure as you can be that the product you are promoting to your list is going to be a winner. Why is it so important to offer your list only products that are hands-down fantastic? Think about it: you are not even the creator of the products you are promoting as an affiliate, yet you have managed to get subscribers to join your list. Your Pittsburgh Penguins jersey
list is used to being promoted by other affiliates and gurus on a daily basis. If you offer your list a product that doesn't live up to the promises you made, you will see dozens of unsubscribes, which can be a real heart-breaker, when you've invested so much time and money in getting them to sign up precariously in the first place. If you want it straight-up, your list is fickle and unforgiving, and no-one likes to be conned. So you owe it to yourself to be sure what you're promoting is not only targeted to you list's needs, but also that it delivers on its promises. Offer the right products and you not only make money on the sale, but you endear yourself to your list, which helps build trust and credibility, which means they will be more open to your promotions in the future. The more you promote what they want, the more they will trust your opinions, and the more they will buy from your promotions in the future. This begs the million-dollar question (quite literally!): How can I be sure I'm not promoting a junk product to my list?What you need, in a nutshell, is access to the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people who have already bought and promoted the product you are looking at promoting, and who are willing to give you an honest opinion on it. This leaves two problems: firstly that it would cost a fortune to carry out the market research yourself, and secondly, it is very difficult to find product reviews these days, that aren't just cleverly designed sales pitches in disguise. I'm going to let you in on one of the best-kept secrets in affiliate marketing, and a resource I now use every time I promote a product or buy one for myself. It's a no-hold-barred review site that's completely free of advertisements, signatures or selling of any sort. It contains thoursands of reviews of hunderds of Internet marketing products and services, and, as you'll see for yourself, the reviews reveal exactly what previous users think of the products they've used. There's nothing else like this anywhere else as far as I know, and it's a fantastic tool for affiliate marketers to add to their arsenals. This site is known as 'The Ratings Hub'Once you access the site, you can search for the product you are thinking of promoting, and compare the reviews on there, with the buzz you initially acted on. If you encounter more than three negative reviews on a product on the site, don't promote it! If a product gets rave reviews, then the chances are that you are onto a winning product, and you should consider going on to promote it. In conclusion, if you follow the three steps outlined in this article, you will have a far better than average chance of hitting on a winning product to promote, even if you are new to Internet marketing.Article Source: http://www.shop-on-sale.com Sign up for your FREE account at The Ratings Hub: Click here to access it now!Note: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author, Christopher ByrnesRetargeting by ChangoDid You Like This Article? Share It With YourFriends!Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon to Receive Free Articles About Affiliate Programs What Cloth Diaper Provides The Top Match For Newborns?- By : mirtagaylWhat is Affiliate Marketing and Why You Penguins jersey
Should Do It?- By : James A AndersonEarning Money Quickly With Email Marketing - True or False?- By : chad buistMoney Creating Tips For Individuals Involved In An Online Affiliate Marketing Home Business- By : Johnny BarrellGlobal Success Club And How To Make Money Online- By : Don SeanMake Cash Over The Internet With Affiliate Marketing- By : Leroy WheelerWhich Affiliate Networks To Look Out For When Promoting ?- By : Elsa Braxton Still Searching? Last Chance to find what you're looking for. Try using Bing Search!
5 Mar 11 Affiliate Internet Marketing Versus The Squeeze
Affiliate Internet Marketing Versus The SqueezeBy: Daryl Campbell .... Click author's name to view profile and articles!!!Retargeting by ChangoTweet A whole lot of people are feeling the squeeze. Everything from gas prices, utility bills (our local gas and electric hit us with a 70% increase), buying a home and other expenses are climbing through the roof while wages remain stagnant. The result is that even with two or more people in the household working, many families are living from check to check. What about savings? In January, the U.S. Commerce Department reported the savings rate for all of 2006 was a negative 1 percent, the lowest since the Great Depression of the 1930's. Martin Crusinger writing for the Associated Press said, "...not only did people spend all the money they earned but they also dippedTampa Bay Lightning jersey
into savings or increased borrowing to finance purchases." Since the job probably is not cutting it, you have to look at additional ways to make money. Affiliate internet marketing can fill the money void quite nicely. Affiliate internet marketing is simply promoting someone else's product and getting paid for it without the overhead, products to stock or customer service hassles. The affiliate programs are usually free to join and anyone can make a healthy living online not just the experienced internet marketers. You can get paid monthly, which is the usual standard, quarterly, one tier or two. One tier means direct referral. The affiliate merchant does not allow you to hire others to promote the product. Any commission paid to you is thru your efforts only.With two tier programs not only can you sign up people to help you, (known as building a downline), but you also get paid a percentage of their sales in addition to your direct referrals. Some affiliate programs offer 3 tier payment plans or more. The point is anything above one is more money in your pocket. Just starting out? Think of a product or service that interest you first and then see if there is a hot market for it. Ebay and Froogle are good places for this kind of research or just type some keywords into whatever search engine you use and hit enter. Is there a market? The internet is the biggest marketplace in the world so the odds are the answer is yes. Get your own website. This is critical. It allows you to promote multiple affiliate programs and sign people up to your mailing list. Send Lightning jersey
visitors to your website first and then to the main affiliate page. If you already have an online business, add affiliate marketing to your portfolio. Write a review of the product on your website or blog. You can also place an advertisement on your site. Generally, text ads get better clickthroughs, however if one is not available then by all means use a banner. They may not have the appeal they use to but a good banner is still very effective. Whether a newbie or experienced marketer, use ezine advertising. This is a very powerful way of getting your affiliate program in front of a targeted audience. Also check the forums. There is a niche on just about everything so it stands the reason people are gathered someplace talking about it. Do not go in attempting to make a sale right away, instead be an active participant and use your signature to advertise your product or service. Nowadays most people are just trying to stay one step ahead of the next bill. Affiliate internet marketing can go along way to changing that. Spend your time and energy in not only making money but building an online business. That is the best way to protect you and your family against the squeeze.Article Source: http://www.shop-on-sale.com Daryl Campbell is an affiliate marketer and online business owner. It is easy to get lost in the jungle of internet marketing. So what do you do? Get yourself an Internet Marketing Guide. Free tips, tools, resources, coaching, video and up to the minute news and information to help you get out of the jungle. Get started now at Internet Marketing GuideNote: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author, Daryl CampbellRetargeting by ChangoDid You Like This Article? Share It With YourFriends!Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon to Receive Free Articles About Affiliate Programs What Cloth Diaper Provides The Top Match For Newborns?- By : mirtagaylWhat is Affiliate Marketing and Why You Should Do It?- By : James A AndersonEarning Money Quickly Hockey Jersey
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into savings or increased borrowing to finance purchases." Since the job probably is not cutting it, you have to look at additional ways to make money. Affiliate internet marketing can fill the money void quite nicely. Affiliate internet marketing is simply promoting someone else's product and getting paid for it without the overhead, products to stock or customer service hassles. The affiliate programs are usually free to join and anyone can make a healthy living online not just the experienced internet marketers. You can get paid monthly, which is the usual standard, quarterly, one tier or two. One tier means direct referral. The affiliate merchant does not allow you to hire others to promote the product. Any commission paid to you is thru your efforts only.With two tier programs not only can you sign up people to help you, (known as building a downline), but you also get paid a percentage of their sales in addition to your direct referrals. Some affiliate programs offer 3 tier payment plans or more. The point is anything above one is more money in your pocket. Just starting out? Think of a product or service that interest you first and then see if there is a hot market for it. Ebay and Froogle are good places for this kind of research or just type some keywords into whatever search engine you use and hit enter. Is there a market? The internet is the biggest marketplace in the world so the odds are the answer is yes. Get your own website. This is critical. It allows you to promote multiple affiliate programs and sign people up to your mailing list. Send Lightning jersey
visitors to your website first and then to the main affiliate page. If you already have an online business, add affiliate marketing to your portfolio. Write a review of the product on your website or blog. You can also place an advertisement on your site. Generally, text ads get better clickthroughs, however if one is not available then by all means use a banner. They may not have the appeal they use to but a good banner is still very effective. Whether a newbie or experienced marketer, use ezine advertising. This is a very powerful way of getting your affiliate program in front of a targeted audience. Also check the forums. There is a niche on just about everything so it stands the reason people are gathered someplace talking about it. Do not go in attempting to make a sale right away, instead be an active participant and use your signature to advertise your product or service. Nowadays most people are just trying to stay one step ahead of the next bill. Affiliate internet marketing can go along way to changing that. Spend your time and energy in not only making money but building an online business. That is the best way to protect you and your family against the squeeze.Article Source: http://www.shop-on-sale.com Daryl Campbell is an affiliate marketer and online business owner. It is easy to get lost in the jungle of internet marketing. So what do you do? Get yourself an Internet Marketing Guide. Free tips, tools, resources, coaching, video and up to the minute news and information to help you get out of the jungle. Get started now at Internet Marketing GuideNote: The content of this article solely conveys the opinion of its author, Daryl CampbellRetargeting by ChangoDid You Like This Article? Share It With YourFriends!Please Rate this Article 5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 Not yet Rated Click the XML Icon to Receive Free Articles About Affiliate Programs What Cloth Diaper Provides The Top Match For Newborns?- By : mirtagaylWhat is Affiliate Marketing and Why You Should Do It?- By : James A AndersonEarning Money Quickly Hockey Jersey
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2011年1月24日星期一
24 Jan 11 Michigan-Indiana Preview: Wolverines Look To Stay Undefeated in Big Ten Opener
Leon Halip/Getty ImagesTime: 3:30 EST Location: Bloomington, IN Line: Michigan -10 TV: ESPNU Weather:66 and Partly Cloudy This is the first Big Ten game of 2010 for both teams.IU is 3-0 with wins over Towson, W. Kentucky, and Akron, while Michigan is 4-0 with wins over UConn, ND, UMass, Denver Broncos jersey
and Bowling Green. If it was a boxing match, most experts would expect a knockout in the first three roundsboth guys throw a ton of punches but don't protect themselves very well. Let's go to the team rankings through three or four games: RushingMichigan No. 2 IU No. 96 PassingMichigan No. 50 IU No. 11 Points ForMichigan No. 11 IU No. 10 Points AgainstMichigan No. 64 IU No. 43 So what do you make of these? It's clear both teams like to score points, Michigan on the ground and IU through the air.Neither team plays much defense. I would say Michigan, being No. 64 against the teams they played, is a bit better than IU's No. 43 through three cupcakes.Everyone is predicting a ton of points in this one and a running time of about five hours, which should make the crew from ESPNU happy, since two million people tuned in for the Michigan-BGSU blowout a week earlier.Tale of the Tape Michigan Offense vs. IU Defense = Denard Robinson IU Offense vs. Michigan D = Lots of practice for Michigan's young DBs Special Teams = Push Intangibles = Push (IU is at home, but Michigan is the best team they have faced this year)Indiana has a senior QB and good players at the skill positions. Michigan on defense will have to get a ton of pressurewith thepass rush and not get surprised by the running game.Michigan's DBs will have to make some plays to get some stops. If there was ever a time to consider Brian from Mgoblog'stheory of putting Jordan Kovacs atmiddle linebacker, this would be the game.IUcame into Detroit Lions
the Big House last year and almost beatMichigan, with only a controversial interceptionby Donovan Warrengiving Big Blue the win. IU on defense won't be able to stopMichigan's offense, since they had a hard time stopping Western Kentucky and Akron.Ball protection will be key for Wolverines.Michigan was focused and ready toplay the last time they had a road game in Indiana a couple of weeks ago against ND, and theyneed to have the same focus against IU. Sing Hail to the Victors if...Michigan doesn't have to puntor kick field goals again.Denard is Denard.The Michigan defense against UConn, ND, and BGSU shows up.Michigan gets five sacks and two picks.A Michigan RB has over 100 yards and Darryl Stonum and Roy Roundtree are open all day.Bill Lynch launches his gum toward the crowd three times. Is that Double Bubble? Scream "Indiana is a basketball school!" if...The game becomes the "(Ben) Chappell Show." If Saturday starts to look like 2009.IU gets some stops on defense.Michigan turns the ball over.Michigan's DBs look like high school seniors.There is one thing I know for sure insports: When everyone thinks one thing is going to happen, the opposite usually does.Everyone and their brother are calling for a ton of points in this game (like 80!). Whoever scores last Green Bay Packers jersey
wins! Which could be true, but I think Michigan's 2010defense is actually better suited for a pistol or spread type of offense than a pro style (like Michigan will see the following weeks). Greg Robinson will be very key in thisgame with the personnel and formations he uses.I think both teams will give up big plays, but not as many as predicted. Turnovers will be the difference. Michigan31 IU 20. GO BLUE!This article is also featured onThe BIG HOUSE Blog
and Bowling Green. If it was a boxing match, most experts would expect a knockout in the first three roundsboth guys throw a ton of punches but don't protect themselves very well. Let's go to the team rankings through three or four games: RushingMichigan No. 2 IU No. 96 PassingMichigan No. 50 IU No. 11 Points ForMichigan No. 11 IU No. 10 Points AgainstMichigan No. 64 IU No. 43 So what do you make of these? It's clear both teams like to score points, Michigan on the ground and IU through the air.Neither team plays much defense. I would say Michigan, being No. 64 against the teams they played, is a bit better than IU's No. 43 through three cupcakes.Everyone is predicting a ton of points in this one and a running time of about five hours, which should make the crew from ESPNU happy, since two million people tuned in for the Michigan-BGSU blowout a week earlier.Tale of the Tape Michigan Offense vs. IU Defense = Denard Robinson IU Offense vs. Michigan D = Lots of practice for Michigan's young DBs Special Teams = Push Intangibles = Push (IU is at home, but Michigan is the best team they have faced this year)Indiana has a senior QB and good players at the skill positions. Michigan on defense will have to get a ton of pressurewith thepass rush and not get surprised by the running game.Michigan's DBs will have to make some plays to get some stops. If there was ever a time to consider Brian from Mgoblog'stheory of putting Jordan Kovacs atmiddle linebacker, this would be the game.IUcame into Detroit Lions
the Big House last year and almost beatMichigan, with only a controversial interceptionby Donovan Warrengiving Big Blue the win. IU on defense won't be able to stopMichigan's offense, since they had a hard time stopping Western Kentucky and Akron.Ball protection will be key for Wolverines.Michigan was focused and ready toplay the last time they had a road game in Indiana a couple of weeks ago against ND, and theyneed to have the same focus against IU. Sing Hail to the Victors if...Michigan doesn't have to puntor kick field goals again.Denard is Denard.The Michigan defense against UConn, ND, and BGSU shows up.Michigan gets five sacks and two picks.A Michigan RB has over 100 yards and Darryl Stonum and Roy Roundtree are open all day.Bill Lynch launches his gum toward the crowd three times. Is that Double Bubble? Scream "Indiana is a basketball school!" if...The game becomes the "(Ben) Chappell Show." If Saturday starts to look like 2009.IU gets some stops on defense.Michigan turns the ball over.Michigan's DBs look like high school seniors.There is one thing I know for sure insports: When everyone thinks one thing is going to happen, the opposite usually does.Everyone and their brother are calling for a ton of points in this game (like 80!). Whoever scores last Green Bay Packers jersey
wins! Which could be true, but I think Michigan's 2010defense is actually better suited for a pistol or spread type of offense than a pro style (like Michigan will see the following weeks). Greg Robinson will be very key in thisgame with the personnel and formations he uses.I think both teams will give up big plays, but not as many as predicted. Turnovers will be the difference. Michigan31 IU 20. GO BLUE!This article is also featured onThe BIG HOUSE Blog
24 Jan 11 Notre Dame vs Michigan State: Preview and Prediction
Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesIt's the third week of college football and the Notre Dame find themselves against another Big Ten team. This time it's the Michigan State Spartans.Michigan State (2-0) is coming off a 30-17 win over Florida Atlantic, while the Irish (1-1) are coming off a loss to the Michigan Cleveland Browns jersey
Wolverines.Notre Dame faces a much more standard offense than they saw against the Wolverines, but the Spartans' offensive game still revolves around their strong running gamearunning game that is averaging 261 yards per game, 11th-best in the country. Their production comes from true sophomore Edwin Baker.Stopping the the running game is going, again, to be key for the Irish. They were unable to hold the Wolverine running game, lead by Denard Robinson, and it cost them the game. This week's matchup will be another test for this mediocre defense.Along with agreatrunning game, the Spartans boast a tough defense, especially at linebacker position. Greg Jones already has 20 tackles for the Spartans and has helped the Spartan defense to only allow 130 rushing yards the past two weeks.This sets up a problem for the Irish. You need an established running game before the passing game becomesefficient. The Irish are going to have to figure out a way to their running game up to par, or it could be a very tough offensive day for them.As for the Irish, their offensesputteredonce starting quarterback, Dayne Crist left the game earl on due to lack of vision in his right eye. Crist came back into the game after the half andfinishedthe game, but the damage was already done to the Irish as they struggled under backup quarterbacks Tommy Rees and Nate Montana.Crist has fully recovered and can now see out of the right eye, which is great news for Irish fans as it became apparent that without Crist, Notre Dame doesn't stand a chance Dallas Cowboys jersey
against any team.I am expecting this game to be just as exciting as last week's game. This game, on paper, looks like it could go down to the wire.This week I am putting my faith in the Irish just because Crist is expected to play and be 100 percent. A healthy Crist would've most likely led to a win against Michigan.For those reasons I am picking Notre Dame to beat the Spartans, 24-21.
Wolverines.Notre Dame faces a much more standard offense than they saw against the Wolverines, but the Spartans' offensive game still revolves around their strong running gamearunning game that is averaging 261 yards per game, 11th-best in the country. Their production comes from true sophomore Edwin Baker.Stopping the the running game is going, again, to be key for the Irish. They were unable to hold the Wolverine running game, lead by Denard Robinson, and it cost them the game. This week's matchup will be another test for this mediocre defense.Along with agreatrunning game, the Spartans boast a tough defense, especially at linebacker position. Greg Jones already has 20 tackles for the Spartans and has helped the Spartan defense to only allow 130 rushing yards the past two weeks.This sets up a problem for the Irish. You need an established running game before the passing game becomesefficient. The Irish are going to have to figure out a way to their running game up to par, or it could be a very tough offensive day for them.As for the Irish, their offensesputteredonce starting quarterback, Dayne Crist left the game earl on due to lack of vision in his right eye. Crist came back into the game after the half andfinishedthe game, but the damage was already done to the Irish as they struggled under backup quarterbacks Tommy Rees and Nate Montana.Crist has fully recovered and can now see out of the right eye, which is great news for Irish fans as it became apparent that without Crist, Notre Dame doesn't stand a chance Dallas Cowboys jersey
against any team.I am expecting this game to be just as exciting as last week's game. This game, on paper, looks like it could go down to the wire.This week I am putting my faith in the Irish just because Crist is expected to play and be 100 percent. A healthy Crist would've most likely led to a win against Michigan.For those reasons I am picking Notre Dame to beat the Spartans, 24-21.
2011年1月22日星期六
22 Jan 11 Arizona State Sun Devils Show Improvement In Near Upset Of Wisconsin Badgers
The Arizona State Sun Devils traveled to Madison, Wisconsin in search of an upset over the AP ranked No. 11 Badgers, but came up one point shy.The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Sun Devils, 20-19, in one of the most entertaining games this season after a blocked extra-point attempt by Wisconsin's Jay Valai, which would have tied the fame for the Sun Devils with roughly four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.In what was a heartbreaking loss, full of missed and bad calls, the Sun Devils proved in front of a national audience that they can hang with the big boys. Kansas City Chiefs jersey
Arizona State needed a win against Wisconsin after coming off of consecutive losing seasons, but instead, they walk away with their first loss of the season.But not without putting up a fight.The Sun Devils were 14-point underdogs heading into Saturday's matchthey lost by one.Arizona State was not expected to be successful against the Badger's rushing defensethey rushed for 169 yards.Much can be taken from this loss in Madison, and the positives outweigh the negatives.Steven Threet absolutely took over the Sun Devil offense at Wisconsin in every way, showing a poise and confidence that Sun Devil fans have not seen in years.Threet, who completed 21-of-33 passes for 211 yards, is made for Noel Mazzone's high-tempo spread offense. Before the previous play was even completed, you can see Threet looking at the sideline for the next play to execute, keeping the fast-paced offense on the move and the Badger defense a step behind.Along with Threet, was ASU's ability to move the ball on the ground, which many did not expect against with the huge mismatch in size between the small Sun Devil Offensive line and the large Badger defense up front.Running back Deantre Lewis was able to tally-up 122 rushing yards (one short of Badger John Clay) on just nine attempts, while Cameron Marshall added 35 yards of his own and one touchdown.But the stars of the night were by far the Arizona State special team, who racked up 261 kick return yards against the Badgers.In the first quarter, Omar Bolden had a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, followed by a punt return touchdown that was called back due to two illegal blocks in the back by the Sun Devils.The most heartbreaking play of the game was Kyle Middlebrook's kickoff return in the closing seconds of the first half, in which he was tackled within the one-yard-line after time had run out on the clock.After these huge returns, the crowd at Camp Randall Stadium would let out a sarcastic cheer after an ASU returner was tackled inside the 50-yard-line.Of the negatives, were the Miami Dolphins jersey
continued penalties. Although they committed less than the previous two games, one might have cost the Sun Devils the game.On the Badgers' last drive of the game, the Sun Devils made a huge stop in Wisconsin territory to force a third-and-long, or so they thought. A reckless personal foul was called for a late hit against the Sun Devils, keeping the Badgers' drive alive, and eventually running out the game clock.Another negative was the Sun Devils' ability to close down a touchdown. ASU seemed to get down the field with ease, but when they entered the red zone, all bets were off.Dropped passes by wide open receivers in the end zone resulted in Threet's zero passing touchdowns."I told them we blew a lot of opportunities offensively to score touchdowns and score points [and] that is why we lost," head coach Dennis Erickson said after the game.Along with the offensive mistakes was a missed field goal by former Lou Groza winner, Thomas Weber.Most college football games have blown or missed calls, and the Wisconsin-Arizona State game had its Minnesota Vikings
fair share.Although it is a "coulda, woulda, shoulda" situation for the bad calls working against the Sun Devils, they were blatantly there, and you can't help but wonder, "If it weren't for those calls, would the Sun Devils have won?"Probably, but what's done is done.Overall, the Sun Devils put up a huge fight over a No. 11 team in a game that everyone expected to be a lopsided win in Wisconsin's favor.The new Arizona State spread offense has proved its worth under starting quarterback Threet, and the defense stopped a very potent Badger running game on multiple occasions.Up next, Arizona State takes on the No. 5 Oregon Ducks on Saturday, September 25, at Sun Devil Stadium
Arizona State needed a win against Wisconsin after coming off of consecutive losing seasons, but instead, they walk away with their first loss of the season.But not without putting up a fight.The Sun Devils were 14-point underdogs heading into Saturday's matchthey lost by one.Arizona State was not expected to be successful against the Badger's rushing defensethey rushed for 169 yards.Much can be taken from this loss in Madison, and the positives outweigh the negatives.Steven Threet absolutely took over the Sun Devil offense at Wisconsin in every way, showing a poise and confidence that Sun Devil fans have not seen in years.Threet, who completed 21-of-33 passes for 211 yards, is made for Noel Mazzone's high-tempo spread offense. Before the previous play was even completed, you can see Threet looking at the sideline for the next play to execute, keeping the fast-paced offense on the move and the Badger defense a step behind.Along with Threet, was ASU's ability to move the ball on the ground, which many did not expect against with the huge mismatch in size between the small Sun Devil Offensive line and the large Badger defense up front.Running back Deantre Lewis was able to tally-up 122 rushing yards (one short of Badger John Clay) on just nine attempts, while Cameron Marshall added 35 yards of his own and one touchdown.But the stars of the night were by far the Arizona State special team, who racked up 261 kick return yards against the Badgers.In the first quarter, Omar Bolden had a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, followed by a punt return touchdown that was called back due to two illegal blocks in the back by the Sun Devils.The most heartbreaking play of the game was Kyle Middlebrook's kickoff return in the closing seconds of the first half, in which he was tackled within the one-yard-line after time had run out on the clock.After these huge returns, the crowd at Camp Randall Stadium would let out a sarcastic cheer after an ASU returner was tackled inside the 50-yard-line.Of the negatives, were the Miami Dolphins jersey
continued penalties. Although they committed less than the previous two games, one might have cost the Sun Devils the game.On the Badgers' last drive of the game, the Sun Devils made a huge stop in Wisconsin territory to force a third-and-long, or so they thought. A reckless personal foul was called for a late hit against the Sun Devils, keeping the Badgers' drive alive, and eventually running out the game clock.Another negative was the Sun Devils' ability to close down a touchdown. ASU seemed to get down the field with ease, but when they entered the red zone, all bets were off.Dropped passes by wide open receivers in the end zone resulted in Threet's zero passing touchdowns."I told them we blew a lot of opportunities offensively to score touchdowns and score points [and] that is why we lost," head coach Dennis Erickson said after the game.Along with the offensive mistakes was a missed field goal by former Lou Groza winner, Thomas Weber.Most college football games have blown or missed calls, and the Wisconsin-Arizona State game had its Minnesota Vikings
fair share.Although it is a "coulda, woulda, shoulda" situation for the bad calls working against the Sun Devils, they were blatantly there, and you can't help but wonder, "If it weren't for those calls, would the Sun Devils have won?"Probably, but what's done is done.Overall, the Sun Devils put up a huge fight over a No. 11 team in a game that everyone expected to be a lopsided win in Wisconsin's favor.The new Arizona State spread offense has proved its worth under starting quarterback Threet, and the defense stopped a very potent Badger running game on multiple occasions.Up next, Arizona State takes on the No. 5 Oregon Ducks on Saturday, September 25, at Sun Devil Stadium
2011年1月18日星期二
18 Jan 11 ACC Football: Thursday Morning One-Liners
Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesThere is a rich family tradition that runs through Boston College, and offensive lineman Mark Spinney is just another example. Whoa now, it appears Clemson tattled on Tennessee and former head coach Lane Kiffin. Video: DukeDavid Cutcliffe mentioned that the Blue Devils learned a lot from their loss to Alabama, and must convert that knowledge to play during their next game with Army. Even with a Heisman contender in Christian Ponder, Florida State has a backup quarterback plan. Georgia TechCooper Taylor has a rare disease Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
that he plays with. Maryland finalized a home-and-home series with Texas. Miami is looking to play Rutgers in Yankee Stadium by 2013. The status of two of North CarolinaTainted 12 Tarheelsmy version of a play on the Dirty Dozenhas been clarified by the NCAA. History is on N.C. Stateside since they have a 3-0 record to start. It is not uncommon for Virginia to sport a lot of coaches who have at one point worked for another college or university nearby. Frank Beamer gives the latest injury report on the Virginia Tech Hokies. Here is a quick look at former Demon Deacons who are now in the NFL.
that he plays with. Maryland finalized a home-and-home series with Texas. Miami is looking to play Rutgers in Yankee Stadium by 2013. The status of two of North CarolinaTainted 12 Tarheelsmy version of a play on the Dirty Dozenhas been clarified by the NCAA. History is on N.C. Stateside since they have a 3-0 record to start. It is not uncommon for Virginia to sport a lot of coaches who have at one point worked for another college or university nearby. Frank Beamer gives the latest injury report on the Virginia Tech Hokies. Here is a quick look at former Demon Deacons who are now in the NFL.
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