The Dean

Agree completely IF she is guilty of what she is accused of.

I haven't read through the entire thread, but I see some solid advice here. The best thing I can do is recommend you see a very good doctor for individualized care. Similar issued can very quite a bit between individuals and what might work for one type of issue may not work for another. I have suffered from back pain (L4/sciatic issues) since my late teens (when I was thin and in great shape) through periods of being fat and can tell you, the amount of pain has varied seemingly unrelated to my weight. Still I understand the undue stress of my excess weight is doing me no favors. My back stretches and exercises seem to work for awhile, but then sometimes exacerbate the pain. I'm not a good guide on this as I have a hard time pacing myself. So in that regard I'm probably my own worst enemy. I have found a very good DO. I prefer a DO to a chiropractor as a DO has full medical training and is, in all senses, a full medical doctor. It is unlikely a quality DO will mistreat the issue with manipulations if that isn't the proper course (at least in my experience). While there are some very fine chiropractors out there, I'd get many recommendations before seeing one, as too many feel they can cure anything with manipulations. For the past 10 years or so, I have been using a Fentanyl patch. A serious narcotic which needs to be carefully used. It provides a constant, very low dose, of synthetic morphine to my body. It is highly addictive. But it completely changed my life for the better. I can actually function from the minute I pop out of bed and not have to down pain pills, which tend to dull my senses. I, of course, continue with my exercises and am once again losing weight. I am careful to not use it do dull ALL of my pain, and I typically use less than my prescribed dosage, and or skip days, to keep the addictive side-effects to a minimum. This course isn't right for everyone and it isn't a solution to the problem. But it might be something to consider if the pain is so bad you can't really follow any other prescribed method. Good luck on this, Chef. Back pain is a B word. Edit: Should have read further through the thread before I posted. I see you got the surgery. Hope it works out for you.

Fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

While I agree (with liking Rex and Buddy, but not Rob so much), I don't believe Rex or Buddy are/were particularly good HCs. The Rex love as HC on this board seems to be in large part BECAUSE he is a laughable buffoon. As a DC I believe he is terrific. But as a HC I believe he is over is head and brings too much attention to himself. I also suspect this will be his last year with the Jets. With all that said, I found this incident with Watkins fairly amusing.

Are you talking about AP for smoking weed, or the DA for grandstanding? Seems the case could be made for both.

Just checking in to see where we are on this matter? I see the prosecutor has gone overboard asking the judge to rescue himself (for calling BOTH the prosecution and defense lawyers "media whores"--which let's face it, they are). Has AP been re-arrested? Back in jail? Far as I can tell, the judge ignored the over-the-top requests of the prosecutor to re-arrest AP and simply let things play out. Perhaps I missed something. But I think that was the best, and most reasonable, way to handle this particular situation. Anyone have any more info?

So, unless I am mistaken here, the National Guard isn't sure how hot women in bikinis gains access to, well, anything? Seems fairly clear to me.

Good call! http://youtu.be/3FmanzlRShA Outstanding!

Probably too sophisticated to wear the "heavy metal" label, but definately elements of metal and hard rock: Give the songs at least two minutes or so, as things happen later on: http://youtu.be/6AKaUr_nDeM BTW, use the Share link on Youtube to get the video to show up. Unfortunately I think you can only post one vid per post.

Exactly my type, looks wise. But that character is so incredibly annoying It completely turns me off. And just in case you haven''t seen this: http://whoisthathotadgirl.tumblr.com/

Good stuff.

Well it is considered a jazz standard, but I can understand if you wouldn't label it jazz by the way it sounds. But Ella is most definately a jazz singer. How about another standard from the 50's?

I think those seats are very good. Regarding tailgating. The suggestions you have receive so far are great. It's easy to pick something up on the way. But, if that is out if the question and it's just you and someone else, I think you will have no problem joining a tailgate party in one of the lots. Bring some beer or a bottle and cozy up to a swinging party. While we usually have our own tailgate party, when I went to Jacksonville a few years ago with a friend,. we were running late and just couldn't find anywhere open. on our way, before the game. I saw a great Bills tailgate party and offered to give them $$ for a couple drinks and bite. I felt a bit weird about it, but it really was no problem. They would have none of the money thing. I've been on the other end of that on many occasions, and it seems most people having a big tailgate are happy to share. We've hosted people in Pittsburgh, Oakland, San Francisco, LA, etc, and vice versa. After the game, hang at the Big Tree--beware it will be crowded for awhile. Is there still a Duffs or Danny's nearby? Or, rejoin one of the tailgate parties. Just to be clear, I'm not suggesting you mooch off of others. But if you bring something to share (like I said, cold beers or a bottle of something for shots) you should have no problem finding a fun group to welcome a couple people. I will just assume some day you will be the one sharing. I've met some great people that way.

Hard for me to say my "favorite" from the 50's, but I'll offer this. One of the 50's great standards, sung by one of jazz's greatest singers and recorded in the year of my birth:

The Saloon, of course, is in North Beach. When I left in 2006 they still had free music (sometimes a $5 cover). Been there many times. Usually had a good time there, too. Also have been to Old Ebbitt Grill in DC (once), Palace Saloon in Fernandina Beach (once, but I will return--unless I die soon), Warren Tavern in Charlestown (once or twice), The Uptowner in Milwaukee---I think (once)---and that's it. Pretty poor performance for a self-proclaimed "bar guy". Funny thing is, with the exception of the Old Ebbitt Grill, I had no clue these were the oldest bars in the state.

Ha! My mother was Sicilian. My father Marchigiani and Calabrese.

I take it you aren't Sicilian. When my mother was still living in Niagara Falls, I got her one. She suffered from frostbite as a kid and has very poor circulation to her fingers and toes. So since I didn't live their to start the car for her, I figured this helped a bit to make sure the car was started, and warm, before she went out. She seemed to like it.

Hey, some guys REALLY dig cars.

If I had my way, every play would be reviewable. But, every review would take mere seconds. My concern wouldn't be "getting the play right", which has proven to be impossible. But rather reversing an obviously blown call. That is, most everyone except for the official that called the play knows it was a bad call. An obviously blown call should take no time whatsoever to reverse. The clear exception would be if the whistle was blown before the call in question. You simply can't have players hitting one another after the whistle. A blown call is clear. An "incorrect" call isn't worth reviewing. If an official has an abundance of bad calls (something that is reviewed during the week) he is fired. Period.

I knew it!

You got that right.

No doubt Spurrier was arrogant beyond belief and half-assed his time in the NFL. I realize he is an extreme case. But if it were only about innovation, then you'd expect him to have done a bit better, no? My point is, success in the NFL is about more than scheme and innovation (though these things are important). You go from managing boys in college to managing men in the NFL. Many of those men now make more than the HC. In college (especially in the SEC and other major conferences) you recruit your players and have an advantage over schools from other conferences. You have HUGE rosters. You can redshirt players who need more time--even if they were highly recruited and on scholarship. In short, the entire lay of the land, professionally, is different in the NFL. Even a year or two as a position coach, or perhaps coordinator, helps a guy learn the ropes. Learn to deal with men--professionals, a smaller roster, coaches who have more experience than you as underlings, form relationships with experienced coaches you may want to work with again, etc. I'm not suggesting it is impossible to succeed in the NFL with no prior experience, but I am saying you are at a disadvantage from the get-to. And there simply are very few who have tried to make this jump and succeeded. I believe if a coach REALLY wants to move to the NFL he should be willing to put in the time at the NFL level at a position below HC. I realize not everyone agrees with this, but I feel strongly about it. BTW, great Bills bill.

Those 2 years in the NFL are what I'm talking about. I really believe it help prepare you for the NFL, so you can concentrate on your job, and not just getting the lay of the land. Remember, Spurrier was an innovator, too. And he was a famous flame out. It's going to take more than Chip Kelly (and I'll wait for him to have more success, too) before I start believing in hiring coaches with no previous NFL experience. Let the guys come into the NFL and coach a position, or perhaps as a coordinator. There is something to be said for earning the job. That never goes out of style as far as I'm concerned.

Both Harbaugh's had prior NFL coaching experience. While the "influence" goes both ways (and I agree the college game looks to be influencing the NFL game a bit more now) it's typically too much to ask a College HC to not only enter the NFL but to be in complete charge. It isn't a matter of knowledge to much as it is the building of relationships, IMO. But whatever the reason, those who have come into the NFL with zero prior experience have tended to be failures.

OC? Maybe. HC? Well, again maybe. But I have a real problem with hiring a guy who has absolutely zero NFL experience as a HC. With the possible exception of Chip Kelly (looks good, but still early in his career) I can't think of any college coach who has come directly to the NFL with zero NFL experience and been successful. Am I missing someone?