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Good to know there was at least one game, thanks. Hopefully the US gets their crap together. I coach my daughter's travel team (U-12) and I don't want them watching the games I did. Setting a bad example for them! Hopefully after we get out of group play things improve substantially. There are elite youth teams that play more intelligent ball than the two games I've seen.

Ugh. I've watched the US game and the Canada/China game. I've been completely disappointed with women's professional soccer. So much less intelligence to it then the men. I'll take a few more dives for better quality play. Kicking the ball out of bounds all the time, so many poorly weighted passes, panicking, lack of spacing, passing, poor accuracy passes, giveaways. Bad throw-ins. Really? Ugh, they look like a talented bunch of 12 year olds out there.

+1 Why does it always have to be someone else's fault? Everyone has the opportunity to change and improve. He's only a second year player, and admitted he didn't have a good approach to his rookie year!

+1 I don't have a problem with anyone living the way they want and respect the decision if that's the simple truth of the matter but maybe Bruce had some screwed up component of his childhood that some counseling would resolve? I hope he at least considered it.

That in itself says a lot about volume changes. This is PIOMAS arctic ice volume graph which is what you wanted to see. While the graph does leave a lot to be desired it does show the last 6 years of data and if you bothered to track the individual years you get a sense that volume has been building since 2012 and that 2015 volume has held up very well considering we set a record low for maximum extent(area) this winter. Here's a modeled volume trend graph from the same source: http://psc.apl.uw.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/schweiger/ice_volume/BPIOMASIceVolumeAnomalyCurrentV2.1.png The polar science center appears to be the primary source of arctic ice volume calculations. My apologies. Up to this point I have assumed you possess sufficient intelligence to discern the important points from a messy but still useful graph. That is extent, not volume.

arctic ice volume despite the low extent this year: http://psc.apl.uw.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/schweiger/ice_volume/BPIOMASIceVolumeAnomalyCurrentV2.1_CY.png

Wonder if he just preferred to stay in the southern climate.

Friends are friends and business is business. Can't believe the Dolphins wouldn't send at least a coach. I like our approach far better.

+1 That was my first thought, goin' to pick up the posse! I have no links but do believe Russ Brandon instituted the full court press for targets when he came to power, so I like to mention that for his naysayers. It sure makes off seasons a lot more fun too!

Agree. Wow. Thurman didn't like visiting last year because of the pressure and atmosphere but went some because of the players he knew. So awesome to get a sense of the reality of the situation last year.

+1 Yea, the nerve of some people actually trying to reach their goals. I don't think Dick LeBeau has that as his end game. I have a feeling that eventually some guys realize they're best served as coordinators. Dick Jauron comes to mind, don't know if he's realized it yet, though.

Awesome, thanks for posting the update!

Considering the damage done from all the physicality which will affect the rest of your life after football I don't blame any pro athlete wanting to get paid. I don't think the incentive laden contracts are going away either because it's a hell of a risk for any NFL club to give a player a fat contract and assume he will give it his all if he's paid the same amount regardless of effort. Jamarcus Russel

Amaro is right about the tardiness, but accountability also has to come from within the players. You can't forget the fact that the Jets front office was dysfunctional, and if the fans knew it then the players must have experienced it. What happens to your team leadership when the front office can't even get it right? I can't put it all on Ryan because he had to have spent a lot of effort just trying to hold the team together.

Kim carries the hatchet. Partners right?

Looked at some of Grayson's highlights and he definitely has potential. Nice touch, normally leads his receivers well, decent arm, sometimes good pocket presence. But footwork especially sucks under pressure, not always aware of the edge rushers, especially blindside. Got some potential, could only see him here as a later round practice squad guy. I just don't think the FO is looking to draft a qb this year unless a real value drops. That's why we have 4 now!

I think Russ Brandon too. It started when Ralph put him in charge and I think it's why he still is involved in this process. I think the guy knows how to roll out the red carpet and sell the franchise/area.

I agree with you and it's probably the logic of our FO. I also believe they've done the best job they can with the QB position. Just don't share all of your QB optimism as defenses adjust. Hopefully our young O-linemen take a big step forward so our QB can have the time. Also, watching Hoyer and Orton last year, I think at least part of why they slumped mid/late season was the scouts figuring out their weaknesses and adjusting the defense to it.

But that's the entire QB problem isn't it? If the guy can't make good decisions and isn't accurate enough all these playmakers are going to get pissed quicker than last year. And if our line can't give the qb decent pass protection that just magnifies on a questionable quarterback. Certainly the coaches are trying to take as much of the offense as possible off the qb but I would still like a proven winning quarterback. Hopefully Cassel if EJ fails

Quick internet search will reveal others have received a very similar letter from Ghana, Nigeria. Because legit transfers of money from Africa to the states occur all the time. Google the acronyms. Good luck with your hard jail time!

I wondered along the same lines. Something surely doesn't add up here, we all know how Buffalo does things these days. Maybe Clay really just wants to stay in Miami and this was all extra salary fluff? Is Whaley subtly trying to blow up Clay's bidding war markup?

Things are slllowly getting better about divorce law. The law now expects both parents to provide for their children as able. But it still depends on the district and judge though. I got a fair shake in my divorce but my ex was reasonable about things. My only advice to those getting married, don't marry a woman with little or no earning potential whose only future is stay-at-home mom. And if things go south, be the one to take it to court and file the first paperwork. Judge automatically sees you as the victim until proven otherwise.

Read the articles. She didn't win any settlement. She simply has the right to pursue one because no formal financial settlement was made at the time of divorce. And the supreme court already made the statement that her requested 1.9 million pound settlement was out of the question too high. The dude took off and abandoned his 1 year old son to go traveling for 8 years. But neither parent had much money. I don't know British divorce law but sadly know how things work in Ohio. To relevantly simplify, you are responsible to financially support your child until they turn 18. They take into account you and your ex's income total as if you had never divorced and the time your child(ren) now spend with each parent. Then you either owe or are owed based on that and your court agreement. In a fair world, if the dude had any income during the 8 to 17 years he wasn't supporting his son, he should owe based on that and whatever his ex was bringing in. But not his net worth 20 years later. I agree with the court, and the guy was certainly beyond stupid not to have a financial settlement at the time of divorce. But he sounds like a dead beat dad.

If Clay turns down a great offer to go play in the train wreck that is Cleveland then I don't want him. I do believe at least some players would like to win and compete in the playoffs and if absolute top dollar is #1 then... see ya!

Even in his best days Freddy could never outrun the defense, he is a step slower but he still is a smart, shifty runner and throughout the year fought for extra yardage. I certainly don't feel he fell off the cliff last year. I think this 2015 will be his last but that he will still be effective when needed. I also think Freddy's a man of principle and if he sees on tape that he's not getting it done, he'll retire or go elsewhere.