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The all metal chute on the new Ariens models (14s) get those comments about the heavy snows sticking to the chute. I went back and checked and it appears most of the comments come from heavy snow events - where you're blowing a lot of snow for a long distance and it gets through the auger but starts accumulating in the chute. That'd be the scenario I'd probably find myself in - I wouldn't want to be at the end of my driveway having to screw around with a chute full of ice pack.

If I had to buy one today, I'd buy a Toro over an Ariens. I like them both but no matter the model or HP, the Ariens gets bad marks for the all metal chute (snow clogs, no matter how much WD40 you spray) and the tires. I like Craftsman products but you're right about MTD blowers and I believe MTD makes all of the Craftsman ones.

I'm impressed with the Kodiak bear like strength of rotting corpses that have been out in the elements in this show. They can tear into living flesh like it's wet paper.

Reggie McKenzie has done impressive drafting in Oakland. Carr, Mack, Cooper to name a few. He's ridiculously handicapped by the Mark Davis financial situation that backfilling in with free agents will be a problem until Davis gets his financial house in order.

IMO, I don't think the Pegulas care about the money as much as they do as fielding a winner. Fielding a winner does more for the bottom line in the long term. If things really crap the bed here where you've got a 5-11 season, I wouldn't be surprised to see the house cleaned.

While I don't discount the OP's premise outright, I have to disagree. I, like others, feel that TT has a better innate feel for the game. If he's ready to go, he has to start.

I'm in the market for a snowblower and seeking your comments and opinions about the models you've purchased. There are so many manufacturers, engine sizes and widths, it's all starting to blur together. I'd like to keep it $1,000 and below. I deal with PA winters. I have an approx. 12x90 foot driveway.

The "Jets West" scheme has neutered the disruptive pass rushing talent of the front four almost entirely. There are precious few sacks and interceptions.

"For example, let's have Bush regularly. Then, when the situation is right, we go Gay." That made me LOL in real life.

The hearings yesterday only reinforced my feelings of the last three Presidents and their cabinets. All ridiculously incompetent. We're lucky things aren't worse. We had a President who didn't want to see the emerging threat of al-Qaeda. We had a President who invaded Iraq for no good reason whatsoever with terrible consequences. We had another President hell bent on removing dictators in Egypt, Libya and Syria without any consideration of doubling down on the consequences of the previous President's actions. This isn't a Democrat or Republican thing for me. America has had over 20 years of really bad Presidents. We're all here despite such gross incompetency. Perhaps the United States is badass after all. To me, I'm appalled that the killing of a United States ambassador is nothing but a political circus. If this were a real investigation, you'd have lawyers asking questions not politicians and you'd fix it. For real.

Santana Moss. In shape as of training camp. He's old, yes. I find a trade unlikely. So, you either raid practice squads or do something radical like bringing in Santana Moss for a look-see.

Nobody wants a Bush or Clinton again. Regardless of party, I think America is sick of both of these families.

Yes.

People who make millions of dollars go out of their way to jeopardize their ability to make millions of dollars.

Bradham excels when the front four pressure the quarterback. Since we're not doing that this season, he's not as effective as he was last year.

Blitzing. It's what all the historically great NFL defenses did no matter what era they played in. Rush the goddamn passer relentlessly. It's not that hard of a concept.

The Patriots have the best intelligence behind the coaches in the league. You see the coaches on the sidelines but there are men and women behind them fueling all of the scouting, stats, tendencies, etc not only before the game, but during it. It is very rare to see the Patriots not make adjustments. Last night, didn't the second half feel completely different from the first?

IMO, EJ wasn't terrible. The defense and the defensive coordinator on the other hand ARE terrible.

I think we will all look back after the season and see this as a poor decision. His kicks obviously masked a crap special teams unit.

This defense sucks. See quarterback...get quarterback is the only scheme the front four need. But...suppose that's not cute enough of a scheme for Ryan and Co.

I don't see the signing and TT's injury situation related whatsoever. As others have stated, he's a good scout team quarterback and has previous experience with the Bengals. That's why he's here.

She's "cute" to me. Not sexy. She's a little girl. I think you need age categories for this stuff. Women like Diane Lane never lose their sexiness. Some are really into Helen Mirren, Sandra Bullock, etc.

You wonder if the next episode will flip flop between time. By the time you hear the horn, the battle for Alexandria is already underway. (Wolves show up after Rick and the gang leave.) Not the greatest tactical move for the Wolves if the case, a siege in front, and two forces (one human, one walker) on the flanks.

The Bengals are good - 5 wins is nothing to take lightly. That being said, the Seahawks were the first legitimate defense they saw all year. The Seahawks don't have the quality of pass rush + CB play the Bills "could" have. I say "could" because from one week to another you don't know what defense is going to show up. That's not on the players - that's a criticism of the coaches. I think they tend to out think the room instead of letting Pro Bowlers do what they do best.

If you want an interesting blueprint, watch the first half of the October 8, 2007 game vs. the Cowboys. The Bills rolled out a unique defensive look that worked well against the quick throwing Romo.