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40 notable guest stars as themselves in classic Simpsons 2/4

Status Post #9546: As in from season 1 to 10.

Leonard Nimoy

Barry White

Brooke Shields

Red Hot Chili Peppers (Anthony Kiedis, Arik Marshall, Flea and Chad Smith)

George Harrison

Ramones (Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Marky Ramone and C.J. Ramone)

James Brown

Ernest Borgnine

Conan O'Brien

Buzz Aldrin

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red hot chili peppers lyrics x monet paintings // requested by @-perpetualworry-

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Blood Sugar Sex Magik Era - 35th Grammy Award Ceremony, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, February 24th 1993.

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Krusty Gets Kancelled [S4 E22] (dir. Mark Kirkland)

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, from left to right: Chad Smith, Arik Marshall (who’d recently replaced John Frusciante), Flea and Anthony Kiedis. Krusty convinces the band to change the lyrics to their hit song, ‘Give It Away’, as the network has a problem with them. Ironically, the line Krusty has them change (”What I got you got to get put it in you”) has no sexual connotation at all.

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How do the national champions follow up an incredible 2019 season?

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be taking a quick look at every Auburn opponent on the 2020 schedule.

2019 Record: 15-0

2020 Signing Class: 4th (3rd SEC)

Head Coach: Ed Orgeron (5th Season)

Key Departures:

QB Joe Burrow - 402/527 (76.3%) 5,671 yds 60 TD 6 INT

RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire - 215 carries 1,414 yds 6.6 avg 16 TD 55 rec 453 yds 8.2 avg TD

WR Justin Jefferson - 111 rec 1,540 yds 13.9 avg 18 TD

TE Thaddeus Moss - 47 rec 570 yds 12.1 avg 4 TD

LT Saahdiq Charles

C Lloyd Cushenberry

DT Rashard Lawrence - 28 tackles 6.0 TFL 2.5 sacks 3 PBU FR FF

OLB K’Lavon Chaisson - 60 tackles 13.5 TFL 6.5 sacks 2 PBU FF

LB Jacob Phillips - 113 tackles 7.5 TFL sack PBU FF

LB Patrick Queen - 85 tackles 12.0 TFL 3.0 sacks INT 2 PBU FR

S Grant Delpit - 65 tackles 4.5 TFL 2.0 sacks 2 INT 7 PBU FR FF

Key Returners:

WR Ja’Marr Chase (Jr) - 84 rec 1,780 yds 21.2 avg 20 TD

WR Terrace Marshall Jr (Jr) - 46 rec 671 yds 14.6 avg 13 TD

LB Damone Clark (Jr) - 50 tackles 4.0 TFL 3.5 sacks

DB Kary Vincent Jr (Sr) - 47 tackles 2.0 TFL 4 INT 8 PBU

CB Derek Stingley Jr (So) - 38 tackles TFL 6 INT 15 PBU FR

S JaCoby Stevens (Sr) - 92 tackles 9.0 TFL 5.0 sacks 3 INT 6 PBU

Preview

On September 30th, 2017, Ed Orgeron’s LSU Tigers lost at home to Troy. It was the 2nd loss in three weeks and things were starting to get uncomfortable for Coach O just five games into his first full season as the Tigers’ head coach. Rumors of infighting between the head man and offensive coordinator Matt Canada were rampant. With a trip to the Swamp up next and Auburn coming to town a week later, it sure seemed like a possible Ole Miss redux was underway in Baton Rouge. Ed O was once again the joke of the SEC.

But not for long.

LSU has lost exactly five games since that Troy upset. They rallied to beat Florida and Auburn in successive weeks and finished 9-4 in 2017. LSU followed up with a 10 win season in 2018. Then in 2019, Coach O and the Tigers went out and won the whole damn thing behind the most prolific offense in college football history.

Ain’t no one laughing now except Coach O.

What LSU accomplished in 2019 was remarkable. Joe Burrow transformed from mediocre QB that needed max protect every other snap to a Heisman winner who excelled at getting his playmakers the ball behind 5 man protections. It was an offense that was downright unstoppable, only scoring less than 35 points once in 2019. But even in that one contest against Auburn’s stout defense, LSU still put up over 500 yards of offense.

I mean just look at those numbers. Joe Burrow threw SIXTY touchdown passes. Ja’Marr Chase caught TWENTY touchdowns. Justin Jefferson had ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN receptions. Terrace Marshall missed 3 games and still caught THIRTEEN touchdowns. Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for more yards than any AU running back last season and would have finished #2 in receiving for Malzahn’s Tigers. Just insanity.

But can they do it again? Joe Brady, former no name NFL analyst turned offensive wunderkind, is gone to the NFL. Long time stud defensive coordinator Dave Aranda is now the head coach at Baylor. Fourteen members of the 2019 national champions were drafted in the NFL.

Winning championships is hard. Winning multiple championships is much harder. Just ask Larry Coker, Gene Chizik, Mack Brown, Jimbo Fisher and countless others who reached the mountain top only to see their programs crumble underneath them. Will Coach 0 join them or is this only the start of his ascension?

Fortunately for LSU, elite talent remains, it’s just unproven. Myles Brennan has the daunting task of replacing Joe Burrow. A former blue chip prospect, Brennan has patiently waited his turn and folks in Baton Rouge think highly of his upside. But he won’t be as good as Burrow this fall. The question is how big a step back does LSU’s offense take from Burrow to Brennan?

Luckily for LSU’s new starting QB, plenty of skill talent remains. Yes, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Justin Jefferson and Thaddeus Moss are all gone. But the nation’s best wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is back as is former 5-star Terrace Marshall Jr. LSU also returns two former 5-star running backs in John Emery and Tyrion Davis-Prince along with former blue chip Chris Curry. There’s also an assortment of young WR talent that looks poised to make an impact including 5-star freshman Kayshon Boutte.

Oh and they signed one of the freakiest athletes of the 2020 class in Arik Gilbert. Seriously, this kid is absurd and will be a bone fide stud in LSU’s offense.

Probably the most underrated piece of that LSU offense last season was its offensive line. The Tigers often relied on only 5 man protections and this unit was outstanding all year HOLDING up against elite pass rushes. However, four starters have departed with right tackle Austin Deculus the lone man returning. There’s definitely plenty of talent up front it’s just about getting it to gel quickly enough to execute the Tigers RPO heavy offense.

On defense, Dave Aranda is gone and a familiar face has returned to roam the Tigers sidelines. Bo Pelini is back in Power 5 football following five years as head coach at Youngstown State. He took the Penguins to the FCS National Championship his 2nd year but was unable to replicate that success in his following 3 campaigns. Under Pelini, LSU will be transitioning back to a four man front meaning some pieces on this defense will have to adjust to new responsibilities and positions this fall.

Up front, LSU is loaded as always. K’Lavon Chaisson, Rashard Lawrence and Breiden Fehoko are all gone but plenty of talent returns. The Tigers have some big fellas to eat up the middle in guys like Tyler Shelvin, Saiki Ika and Glen Logan. On the edge, LSU will have to make some adjustments transitioning from 3-4 OLBs to 4-3 DEs. There are a lot of different faces that will get looks at this position but keep an eye on former JUCO TE prospect T.K. McClendon. Ed O has been consistent in praising his development and the scheme change better fits his skillset. He could be a breakout player for this Tiger defense in 2020.

One of the positions hardest hit by attrition was linebacker where Patrick Queen and Jacob Phillips both decided to leave for the NFL following the 2019 season. Luckily for LSU, they landed one of the premier grand transfers on the market in former North Dakota State star Jabril Cox. He will likely earn a starting role on the outside while someone like Damone Clark takes over at the MIKE.

Two starters depart in Thorpe Award winner (lol) Grant Delpit and cornerback Kristian Fulton. But arguably the nation’s best corner, Derek Stingley Jr, returns along with nickel back Kary Vincent Jr and safety JaCoby Stevens. Former Auburn commit Cordale Flott looks to be the incumbent at the corner spot opposite Stingley while former AU target Maurice Hampton likely fills in for Delpit at safety. The Tigers also signed the #1 CB in the nation in the 2020 class in Elias Ricks who could easily see time early on the back end of LSU’s defense.

2019 was a magical season for LSU. They put a fun brand of football on the field and used it to obliterate most every opponent that stood in their way. But 2020 will likely provide a few more stumbling blocks. So much production is gone and with two brand new coordinators, it’s hard to see LSU repeating in 2020. Auburn gets the defending champs at home this fall. If Gus Malzahn is ever going to beat Ed Orgeron, it better be this year.

War Eagle!

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Journal Entry

8th Sun of the First Astral Moon

I finally have remembered to make a note of the Medical meetings hosted in the bay last week. The gathering of extremely talented medics and healers consisted of Jun, A’kaia, and Katalin. Snarls, our Head of Security, was on hand to listen in on our protocol.

It was a good gathering. We discussed the coming changes on the ship, new protocols and how we as medics can work is helping the ship find success. Jun even is researching an interesting way to expand the use of ‘Ki’ in healing.  We will be meeting to work on better understanding anatomy later this week. 

Then to end the week was the Vanguard meeting. A new title for those on the ship that serve more marshal work. Though Lucien was to step into the role of First Sword, it never happened and was the announcement of his leaving. The Captian instead took his place with Arik, Snarls, and Aifread at her side. They spoke of their wishes to unite the crew, find purpose and learn to work better together. 

It is a future I look forward to. 

Then the beginning of the week began with practice drills to train for the mission at hand. It was interesting and a little exciting to watch our people work with such precision. 

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There will never be another Muffet McGraw

Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Notre Dame’s legendary basketball coach unexpectedly retired. She finished as one of the game’s best ever.

Muffet McGraw unexpectedly retired Wednesday after 33 years as the head coach of the Notre Dame women’s basketball team as one of the biggest legends in the sport. While it’s impossible to fill McGraw’s shoes, Niele Ivey will try. Ivey, a former Notre Dame player and 12-year assistant coach under McGraw, was named as the Fighting Irish’s next head coach minutes later.

Notre Dame and Muffet have become synonymous, as the Irish have been a decades-long mainstay among the nation’s best teams. She coached Skylar Diggins-Smith, Arike Ogunbowale, Jewell Loyd, Kayla McBride, Jackie Young, Natalie Achonwa and more before they hit the main stage in the WNBA. Talent sought out McGraw, and she made the most of it. Before she went to Notre Dame, McGraw even coached current WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, at Lehigh.

McGraw finished her career with a 936-292 record, nine Final Four appearances, seven championship game appearances, and two NCAA championships in 2001 and 2018. That’s historic. Her teams were the University of Connecticut’s best challenger and, at other points, UConn was theirs. Few teams can say that.

McGraw’s list of accomplishments is tremendous, even if she’s going out on a sour note. For just the second time in her Notre Dame career, the Irish finished the season below .500, and were on track to miss their first NCAA tournament since 1995. The Irish had lost their entire starting five to the WNBA Draft in 2019, with all five starters chosen within the first 19 selections.

While the 2019-20 season was a bummer, it doesn’t overshadow everything else McGraw did at the program. Her resume includes 31 seasons with 20 wins or more, 67 NCAA tournament wins, 24 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, and three National Coach of the Year awards. She was also at the helm when Notre Dame women’s basketball sold out a home game for the first time in 2001, and she kept the momentum going. The Irish were in the top 10 in attendance each of the last 14 years.

The list could go on, but here’s a gift to sum up the rest of the on-court stuff:

Muffet McGraw, forever a legend pic.twitter.com/2X7u8mNEsB

— SB Nation (@SBNation) April 22, 2020

McGraw’s most defining moments include Ruth Riley’s free throws to win the program’s first title in 2001, and Arike Ogunbowale’s pair of game-winners in 2018. A 2019 speech before the Final Four, tops the list, too.

Here it is, in full:

“We don’t have enough female role-models,” McGraw said. “We don’t have enough women leaders. We don’t have enough women in power. Girls are socialized to know when they come out, gender roles are already set. Men run the world. Men have the power. Men make the decisions. It’s always the men that are the stronger one.

“When these girls are coming out, who’s looking out to tell them that’s not the way it has to be. And where better to do that than in sports. All these millions of girls who play sports across the country. They could come out everyday — and we’re teaching them great things about life skills — but wouldn’t it be great if we could teach them to watch how women lead.

“This is a path for you to take to get to a point where, in this country, we have 50 percent of women in power. We have, right now, less than five percent of women as CEOs in Fortune 500 companies. When you look at men’s basketball and 99 percent of the jobs go to men ... Why shouldn’t 100 or 99 percent of the jobs in women’s basketball go to women. Maybe it’s because we only have 10 percent women athletic directors in Division I. People hire people who look like them. And that’s the problem.”

McGraw is leaving a Notre Dame program that slumped its way to the finish line, losing the final game of its season to a 5-25 Pittsburgh team, but it has a bright future still. Sam Brunelle, the No. 6-ranked player by ESPN in the class of 2019, will be a sophomore, and four five-star recruits from the class of 2020 are set to join the Irish including No. 20 Madeline Westbeld, No. 27 Allison Campbell, No. 34 Natalija Marshall and No. 44 Alasia Hayes. The pieces are in place for Ivey’s tenure.

“We have a great recruiting class coming in,” McGraw said, according to ESPN. “I think the program is right back where it should be and poised to make another run to the Final Four. So I feel like I’m leaving the program in a good place. And also a chance for me to do something else.”

What’s next for McGraw is important. The 64-year-old has plans echoing the sentiments of her 2019 speech, with more time to act on them.

“This is a retirement from coaching,” McGraw said. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue to promote women’s equality and to speak on behalf of all women across the country. And to use my platform in any way I can. I’d like to get more involved in community work. I find I’ve turned into a real activist, and I’m really enjoying that. I hope a lot of things are in store, and definitely a different page than I’ve been on.”

McGraw’s coaching days might be over, but her legend is still being written.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers (also known as Red Hot or RHCP) is a United States rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, on February 13, 1983.

The group's musical style, mainly as rock, as well as elements of other genres, such as punk, metal, funk rock and psychedelic rock.

The band consists of founding members Anthony Kiedis (vocals) and Flea (bass), along with longtime drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer.

During a touring album, John Frusciante left the group for having barely seen success and his drug addiction increased, curso viver de lançamentos just as a band recruited Arik Marshall to complete the tour.

The success of viver de lançamentos  the group was Blood Sugar Sex Magik, released in 1991 and sold 19 million copies worldwide.

Although commercially successful, the album failed to equal a critical and popular critique of Blood Sugar Sex Magik, selling less than half that.

After Dave Navarro enters the band, recording One Hot Minute, the other members realize that he does not have the euphoric spirit of the band and he in turn turns off the peppers como começar um negócio online sem dinheiro and more.

Navarro left the group shortly after a tour. John Frusciante, just released from rehab, returned to the band in 1998 at the request of Flea como ganhar dinheiro no youtube. Californication, By the Way and Stadium Arcadium continued the group's success.

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IDP Scheme Changes

Los Angeles Rams

The Rams cleaned house with their coaching staff and landed one of the better defensive minds in recent memory. Wade Phillips, who was the man behind the Broncos defense that carried them to a Super bowl victory just a few years ago. Phillips will now be in charge of Aaron Donald and the Rams. The big change here is that Phillips runs a 3-4 scheme compared to the 4-3 Los Angeles previously used, however Phillip’s scheme has some 4-3 aspects. The biggest difference between a 3-4 and 4-3 scheme, other than the amount of lineman, is gap responsibilities. The linemen in a classic 3-4 are responsible for two gaps while in a 4-3 they only have one. What this means is 3-4 DL tend to be focused more on reading the play and reacting while 4-3 DL want to penetrate into the backfield through their assigned gap. Phillips runs a variation of a 3-4 that uses one-gap assignments rather than two-gap because he prefers to pressure the opposing offense rather than attempt to control the line of scrimmage.

Aaron Donald excels with his quick burst and power to wreak havoc in the middle of opposing offensive lines so it is likely he will continue to do so, however there is definitely concern about his fantasy football value (particularly in DT required leagues). If Phillips implements his standard scheme, Donald could play one of three down lineman positions. The nose tackle in Phillip’s scheme (Sylvester Williams in DEN) usually lines up on the outside shade of the center and is responsible for the A gap. Donald could play this position; However, he is much smaller than typical NTs (285 lbs. compared to profile NT of 315+) and teammate Michael Brockers (6’6” 322 lbs.) fits the role much better. Brockers has also played this position in the past under Gregg Williams’ multiple front defense. Donald would still keep DT eligibility here but his production in the box score may decrease slightly due to the nature of a NT alignment compared to that of a 4-3 DT. The strongside DE (Malik Jackson/J.J. Watt position) is also a primary one-gap assignment that Donald could play. This position lines up farther outside than Donald’s natural position and tends to profile better for tall linemen that use their length (which Donald doesn’t have at only 6’1”) and explosion to get penetration. Brockers could also be a fit at this end position. Finally, the weakside DE (Derek Wolfe position) from an alignment standpoint is closest to Donald’s current alignment as this position is a 2/3 technique defensive end. The one hold-up is that the weakside DE is the one position that has two-gap responsibilities sometimes, depending on the play call which is something Wolfe excels at, but it wouldn’t be using Donald to the best of his abilities. The biggest issue from an IDP standpoint of the last two positions discussed is Donald would lose DT eligibility and be reclassified as a DE. Any way you spin it, if Phillips wants his new team to play the scheme he made famous, this likely will take some type of hit to Donald in your IDP league if you have separate DT-DE position classifications. Nevertheless, Phillips is a brilliant coach and he is going to continue to put Donald in a position to be an elite NFL impact player, however it just may not be an upgrade to your fantasy football squad.

Robert Quinn also takes a huge hit with a scheme change as he will now be re-classified as a linebacker since he will play weakside OLB (DeMarcus Ware’s position) for the new and improved Rams defense.

Alec Ogletree will slide into the MIKE linebacker role (Brandon Marshall’s position) which will leave him more uncovered than in the past. This means Ogletree will need to shed more blocks to get to the ball. Mark Barron will man the WILL that gets a bit more protection as he is behind the weakside DE that will have more two-gap assignments. This scheme change is not a death sentence to either but it will be hard to duplicate their gaudy numbers from last year (136 and 117 total tackles respectively). I would expect a minor decline but do not panic sell as both can still be extremely productive. For instance, Danny Trevathan and Brandon Marshall had 109 and 101 tackles each in 2015. While this seems like quite a decrease, they did so on the fourth-rated NFL defense so they had far fewer opportunities for tackles compared to the Rams’ 23rd-ranked 2016 defense.

In conclusion, this is going to be a huge offseason for the Rams defense because they do not have a first-round pick (due to Jared Goff trade) and have a desperate need to fill the third DL spot as well as strong side linebacker (Von Miller position) if Wade Phillips wants to run his scheme the same way he has done in the past.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars said goodbye to Gus Bradley as head coach, however they did retain defensive coordinator Todd Wash. The 4-3 under scheme was put in place by Bradley and Wash, who did a decent job of implementing it, but there may be changes. At this point in time it is unclear which scheme Wash will implement but he has a lot of puzzle pieces to do so. Regardless of whether he chooses 3-4 or 4-3, he has two potential edges with Dante Fowler ideal for the strong side and Yannick Ngakoue to man the weak side. My best guess at this stage would be that they will move to a more standard 4-3 with all three linebackers off the ball so he can use Telvin Smith and Myles Jack to the best of their abilities, however it is still very much up in the air. Malik Jackson will anchor the interior of the line regardless of scheme since he has the flexibility to do so.

Buffalo Bills

The Bills have moved on from Rex Ryan and hired former Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott. This is great news for IDP since McDermott’s 4-3 scheme will move Jerry Hughes and Shaq Lawson from linebacker to defensive ends in fantasy football. An even front is also great news on the interior where DT Marcell Dareus should have opportunities for more box score production and Kyle Williams will be able to gain DT eligibility. The Bills could save $7 million in cap by cutting Williams, however he continues to play at a very high level and his roughly $8 million dollar salary is fair, or even team-friendly. 2017 is the last year of his contract and at his age, look for Adolphus Washington to take over his spot in 2018.

Denver Broncos

The Broncos have hired former Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph as head coach and it sounds like he is bringing his football philosophy but not his scheme with him. Joseph has made it known many times in his career that he prefers to make a scheme that fits players rather than the other way around. When he was hired by Miami, he actually considered himself a 3-4 DC, however it was clear the Dolphins were more suitable for a 4-3. Rather than take years to change personnel, he adjusted his own ways and figures to do the same in Denver. Joseph inherited Ndamukong Suh and played towards his strengths, expect him to do the same with Von Miller. Assume the Broncos stick with a 3-4 going forward.

San Francisco 49ers

The Niners fired Chip Kelly and are being patient hiring a new one and it is not yet known who will run the defense, but it’s assumed they will stay with a 3-4 scheme. San Francisco’s last two 1st round picks, DeForest Buckner and Arik Armstead, are ideal 3-4 DE and the future of this team.

Cleveland Browns

Gregg Williams left Los Angeles but brings his extremely aggressive and complex 4-3 scheme to Cleveland. After this move, we should all be rooting for Jamie Collins to re-sign with the Browns as he will be used as Williams’ new Alec Ogletree. It’s possible that Collins will actually play base SAM and Demario Davis will be at (MIKE, Ogletree’s position) but it is nothing to be too afraid of. Davis is sorely lacking in coverage skills and should be a two-down player at most, while Collins is an explosive blitzer who is also capable of running downfield with almost any TE in the league. Collins will be an every-down ‘backer next to Chris Kirksey, most likely the base WILL, and both should continue to be great IDPs going forward. This scheme change also is helpful on the defensive line for IDP as Emmanuel Ogbah should gain DE eligibility and also opens the door for Cleveland to add the best rookie IDP in this upcoming rookie class. Myles Garrett, highly regarded as the No. 1 in this draft, projects close to or even superior to Jadeveon Clowney as a prospect and may be the Browns’ first selection of the draft. Garrett should have many leads, which won't allow pass rushers to pin their ears back and get to the QB, which is an ideal scenario for the talented end out of Texas A&M.

Carolina Panthers

The Panthers lost their defensive coordinator to the Bills, but they have already promoted their secondary coach, Steve Wilks, who plans on keeping the Panthers’ current scheme. The most important task for Wilks this year for IDP will be to see how he utilizes Shaq Thompson and his ability to get the most out of the talented linebacker even when both Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis are on the field.

Gus Bradley

The Jaguars fired Bradley but that doesn’t mean he is not capable of coaching a very successful defense. As of right now, it sounds like Bradley is most likely going to the Chargers. This would be an ideal fit for Joey Bosa for IDP purposes since it eliminates the risk of him losing DE eligibility, however it would put a damper on the value explosion of Melvin Ingram if he re-signs with the Chargers as some owners are currently hoping. In Bradley’s scheme, I would expect Ingram to play and excel at SAM linebacker in base while sliding down to pass rushing edge in sub-packages. It sounds like the Redskins are also in play for Bradley but more unlikely. If the tides turn and Bradley goes to Washington, it is unknown which current OLB (Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith or Trent Murphy) would get a significant value boost by playing LEO (weak side DE) and who would continue to be stuck as a LB in IDP to play SAM linebacker.

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NFL mock draft 3.0: 6 quarterbacks land in two-round projection

There are so many unknowns right now as it relates to the NFL draft. Underclassmen have until Jan. 16 to declare, and there are currently six head-coaching openings, along with a few vacant general manager spots. We’re also a little more than two weeks away from the Senior Bowl, plus free agency starting in two months, and NFL teams are now starting to put together the broad sketches for the draft boards they’ll roll out in April.

But you want a mock draft. You need one. Admit it.

So here’s our as-things-stand-now look at how the first two (!) rounds could shape up. Yes, we know lots will change between now and then. That’s part of the fun of this.

(The first 20 picks, other than Nos. 14 and 15, are locked in. Nos. 21-32 will depend on the results of the postseason. If you don’t see an underclassman listed here, it possibly means we believe he’ll return to school.)

ROUND ONE

1. Cleveland Browns — Texas A&M pass rusher Myles Garrett

They need a quarterback. But the defense is horrendous, too. This looks like the only move, similar to when the Houston Texans knew they had to take Jadeveon Clowney first over a QB in 2014. With Garrett and Jamie Collins (assuming he’s re-signed), the first few building blocks are coming into place on defense for a franchise whose biggest need is game-changing talent.

2. San Francisco 49ers — Alabama DL Jonathan Allen

Like the Browns, they’re missing a crucial QB ingredient. But spending a high first-round pick on one feels foolish based on the talent available and not knowing who the head coach will be and what system they’ll want to run. So here’s Allen, a multi-position scheme wrecker who could form a great front with Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner. Figuring out how to play them all shouldn’t be an issue.

3. Chicago Bears — LSU safety Jamal Adams

Too high? Sorry, we can’t agree with you. And while a quarterback certainly could be in play here, as the Bears don’t have a certain starter for 2017, the need does not meet the talent. The Bears are in a tough spot but can go with one of the best safety prospects seen in recent years. He can do everything, really. Adams could be an ideal addition to a crummy secondary.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars — LSU RB Leonard Fournette

Another open job and another year — it will be the sixth in a row — that the Jaguars are picking top five. Florida State’s Dalvin Cook is better overall, but Fournette is a special power back who can help boost the NFL’s 22nd-ranked run game. Chris Ivory’s health concerns persist, and Fournette could help Blake Bortles out with better first-down running.

5. Tennessee Titans (via Los Angeles Rams) — Clemson WR Mike Williams

The Titans made it to the brink of the postseason with an offense that was tough for opponents to contend with. But for Marcus Mariota and the rest of the unit to take that next step, he needs that outside-the-numbers and red-zone threat. That’s Williams, who would be a tough cover for the AFC South’s corners.

6. New York Jets — Tennessee pass rusher Derek Barnett

They’re unlikely to use a pick this high on a quarterback, which essentially would admit their own mistake on Christian Hackenberg before he ever takes a snap in a game. And while addressing cornerback and offensive line would be nice here, there isn’t a player worth selecting this high. Barnett might not be an elite athlete, but his pass-rush talent would fit nicely on what could be a reworked defensive unit.

7. San Diego Chargers — Western Michigan WR Corey Davis

They badly need OL help, but it remains to be seen if Wisconsin OT Ryan Ramczyk will come out after possible hip surgery and still be worth taking here. Davis might not be penciled in this high on other mocks, but he has a prototypical frame to get off press coverage and also enough speed to go downfield. Think Brandon Marshall without the headaches. That would make Philip Rivers happy and give him another target with outstanding size.

8. Carolina Panthers — Florida State RB Dalvin Cook

GM Dave Gettleman has never been on a scouting staff (that we’re aware of) that took a running back this high. But Jonathan Stewart’s high salary-cap number and injury history are concerning, and Cook could boost this middling rushing attack and take pressure off Cam Newton in the receiving game too. Cook is a special talent who could transform this offense.

9. Cincinnati Bengals — Alabama LB Reuben Foster

We looked for spots for Foster to land before this, but he’d be an excellent fit here — the same range that Luke Kuechly and Patrick Willis were drafted. Comparing Foster to those two is unfair, but he’s the closest off-the-ball comp to come along since Kuechly entered the NFL.

Clemson QB Deshaun Watson could rise again with a big game vs. Alabama. (Getty Images)

10. Buffalo Bills — Clemson QB Deshaun Watson

If you’ve ridden the Watson Wave along with us as we’ve dipped from a top-five pick last summer to a low first-rounder this past fall, please allow us to have him settle nicely here in the middle. A big game in the championship against Alabama could have him at QB1 once more. With Tyrod Taylor likely to move on, Watson has another potential landing spot — and boy, wouldn’t Sammy Watkins be happy — to pick up the spirits of this beleaguered franchise. Can Watson be its savior?

11. New Orleans Saints — Stanford DE Solomon Thomas

The Saints badly need more help up front. A bookend pair of Thomas and Cameron Jordan, plus Sheldon Rankins inside, would make life tough for the run-triggered attacks of the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. Thomas can kick inside on third downs, too, which makes this redshirt sophomore an attractive option.

12. Cleveland Browns — Ohio State S Malik Hooker

Prediction: The Browns will find a veteran option at quarterback or use a pick outside Round 1 on one. Which of course will make everyone mad in Cleveland. Such is life for a Browns fan. But Hooker has the chance to be a special type of center fielder the more he plays. The Browns’ analytics team are likely to have a massive grade on this difference maker on defense.

13. Arizona Cardinals — North Carolina QB Mitch Trubisky

Don’t be 100 percent sold on Trubisky as a top-10 prospect, and he’s certainly risky projecting as a Day 1 starter in 2017. A year ago he couldn’t beat out Marquise Williams at UNC, and Williams was bested by Joe Callahan for a roster spot on the Green Bay Packers. Even with Trubisky’s big improvement in 2016, there are still holes in his game. He’s an ideal stash QB for a year if the talented Cardinals can squeeze one more year out of Carson Palmer. They’re not far cries from each other as quarterbacks.

*14. Indianapolis Colts — UCLA pass rusher Takkarist McKinley

Changes to the staff or scouting department are probably coming, but what won’t change is the need on defense — all three levels, really. The fast-rising McKinley has a chance to make himself some money at the Senior Bowl and solidify a first-round spot. With the ability to rush from two- and three-point stances, he’s an ideal fit to replace the retired Robert Mathis and/or the eminently replaceable Erik Walden.

*15. Philadelphia Eagles (via Minnesota Vikings) — Washington WR John Ross

Fire up your DeSean Jackson comps. Ross is the best blazer in this draft, and he could add a shot of badly needed playmaking for Carson Wentz and the Eagles’ offense. Drops also were a huge problem for Philly, and Ross has better hands than Will Fuller, who was drafted in this range a year ago. Size is a concern, but Ross could add a lot.

16. Baltimore Ravens — Alabama pass rusher Tim Williams

This almost feels like too good a fit. Williams could continue to climb and might not be available here because he’s regarded as that good a pass rusher. But the questions about him are that he might not be a three-down player who excels at stopping the run, mainly because ‘Bama was so loaded they had him mostly come in on passing downs. With only the national title game left this season (assuming he declares, as expected) there’s not much time to change opinions on that, and it’s not like postseason workouts can change that reputation. Still, Williams would step in nicely for a Ravens defense that needs to get younger at this spot, and he can grow into being a three-down defender in time.

17. Washington Redskins — Michigan State DL Malik McDowell

The Redskins’ next defensive coordinator will be their third in four years, and he’ll be seeking help up front first and foremost. Safety and inside linebacker also are worries, but McDowell can be a disruptive force and the kind of trench player who GM Scot McCloughan might seek in this range.

18. Tennessee Titans — Washington CB Sidney Jones

If the Titans can land their top receiver and top corner in Round 1, it would be a massive victory for GM Jon Robinson and his staff. Of course, we’re just guessing who those players might be, and there are several corners who could start flying off the board starting at this point. Jones’ length and press coverage ability are commendable and should help a unit that currently has no regular taller than 5-foot-11.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Wisconsin OT Ryan Ramczyk

The former D-III player has seen his profile raise immensely and yet he hangs in the balance with hip surgery on the horizon. He’ll likely take the risk and enter the draft knowing how weak a class it is overall and how high the need is in the NFL right now. And Ramczyk would continue the overhaul of Jameis Winston’s protection up front, allowing the Bucs to put him either at left tackle or at right. Ramczyk can play either, depending on the team’s long-term plans for Donovan Smith.

A big, athletic tackle such as Bama’s Cam Robinson might be just what the Broncos are seeking. (Getty Images)

20. Denver Broncos — Alabama OT Cam Robinson

Immensely talented but frustrating to watch at times, Robinson lands in a good spot because of his athletic skill and the Broncos’ need for OT reinforcements. He could step in for Russell Okung right away, but the worry would be that Robinson might not be a finished product and he has a few character questions to answer during the draft process to make teams feel comfortable. We still like the fit here.

21. Detroit Lions — Florida CB Quincy Wilson

The cornerbacks start coming off the board quickly, and the Lions grab a good one. Although Gators teammate Teez Tabor has the higher name value, scouts appear a little more roundly impressed with Wilson’s length, strength, fluid hips and confidence. The Lions’ No. 2 CB spot was a problem most of the season, and a Wilson-Darius Slay combo would be a nice upgrade.

22. Miami Dolphins — Alabama TE O.J. Howard

You can question the wisdom of a team needing defensive help drafting a tight end in Round 1, but not many teams offered less at the position this season than the Dolphins. Howard excels as a run blocker and actually could develop into a very good pass catcher with a Jimmy Graham-like frame. Don’t laugh; he’s that gifted physically speaking.

23. New York Giants — Michigan DE Taco Charlton

The Giants have some decisions to make on defense, with Jason Pierre-Paul and Johnathan Hankins set to hit free agency. But even if they keep JPP over Hankins, we still think the Giants’ ends played too many snaps this season and Charlton also can kick down inside and provide coordinator Steve Spagnuolo another versatile, big end to attack passers with. Back in the day, the Giants took Mathias Kiwanuka with Michael Strahan and Justin Tuck on the roster, and they had no problems finding snaps for all of them.

24. Oakland Raiders — Florida CB Teez Tabor

The Raiders expected their investments at corner last offseason to pay off more so they easily could add more help here. Tabor has the size to fit this scheme and play man coverage. The biggest questions he’ll have to answer are with his multiple suspensions, so the interview process will be crucial, especially with so many top talents at the position. Otherwise, he’s a first-round playmaker.

25. Houston Texans — Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer

Were you starting to wonder about Kizer? Look, we admit that Kizer’s stock is more likely to rise higher in the offseason, rather than fall, provided he interviews and works out well. Quarterbacks with his skill sets are rare, after all, and a sub-par season easily can be explained away by only watching Kizer’s best tape. Would he fit Bill O’Brien’s offense? Not sure. But then again we also don’t know if O’Brien has much say in which quarterbacks the Texans bring in given the team’s past moves at the position, or if he’ll even remain coach for that matter. The front office wins this battle.

26. Green Bay Packers — Boston College pass rusher Harold Landry

Oh, you say the Packers should target a cornerback here? Well, GM Ted Thompson cares not for your silly “needs” and instead drafts a twitchy pass rusher with ferocity and athleticism. Landry is coming off a huge bowl game in which he took over against Maryland and looked the part of a late first-rounder in the mold of, say, Shane Ray.

27. Seattle Seahawks — Indiana OT-OG Dan Feeney

A right guard most of his fine career with the Hoosiers, Feeney shifted over to right tackle out of need and did a mostly good job there. The Seahawks like their offensive linemen tough and versatile, and they’re not scared to take a player some have pegged as a second-round pick at this point in Round 1. The bigger concern is at tackle, but the team has moved players around as needed the past few seasons.

28. Pittsburgh Steelers — Auburn LB-DE Carl Lawson

The desire to find an edge rusher is high, and Lawson would be a hit with Steelers fans for his relentless pressure. He seems to live in backfields, even if he’s not making the sack or hitting a quarterback. Asking him to stand up and be a strong run defender is a lot for a rookie, but he’s better than anything they have right now other than James Harrison, who turns 39 the week after the draft.

We don’t view Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers as a top-10 pick, but he’d fit nicely with the Falcons. (AP)

29. Atlanta Falcons — Michigan S-LB Jabrill Peppers

Yes, we’ve taken our meds. Peppers has been hyped up as an elite prospect since high school, and he’s populated a lot of mock drafts far higher than this spot. But we fear that many NFL teams won’t have a crystal-clear idea of where to play Peppers, who has elite athleticism and coverage ability but might have to be schemed into a role properly. (Similar to Myles Jack a year ago, only without the knee questions.) We think Dan Quinn will find a creative way to fit Peppers into the lineup if he were to fall here.

30. Kansas City Chiefs — Vanderbilt LB Zach Cunningham

With Derrick Johnson rehabbing from a potentially career-altering Achilles injury and Ramik Wilson a nice but hardly special player, Cunningham would be a fantastic upgrade inside. I considered a quarterback here, too, and Texas Tech’s Patrick Mahomes would have been the choice. He could go this high if he tests well.

31. New England Patriots — Washington S Budda Baker

The Patriots wanted to draft Tyrann Mathieu in 2013, and Baker has some of the same aggressive and highly athletic traits. He’s undersized for the position, but who cares? So was Devin McCourty they said. Baker is a human missile, an instinctive player and fits the profile of what the team seeks in its defenders — like a younger faster Patrick Chung, we think. Underrated Duron Harmon is a UFA in the offseason and could seek more money elsewhere.

32. Dallas Cowboys — Missouri DE Charles Harris

It was a down season early on for Harris, who bumped heads with the coaching staff over how he was used and his frustration boiled over a bit on the field. But once he settled in, Harris started heating up the edges. The former prep hoops star is still raw technique-wise and might not have elite quickness around the edge, but he reminds us a bit of former Rod Marinelli protégé Adewale Ogunleye, who reached a Pro Bowl level in a nice career.

* order decided by coin flip

ROUND TWO

33. Cleveland Browns — Texas RB Dont’a Foreman

Getting a bigger back who can run inside and pick up blitzes would be a coup for Hue Jackson’s offense.

Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes could end up a first-rounder eventually. (AP)

34. San Francisco 49ers — Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes

Without knowing the coach or GM, this is just a dart throw based on broad team need and ballpark player value.

35. Chicago Bears — Miami (Fla.) QB Brad Kaaya

Maybe it’s just me, but this feels like a good fit. The Bears could change coordinators, but if John Fox is drafting a QB, he’ll be one who has run a pro system.

36. Jacksonville Jaguars — Florida State OT Roderick Johnson

A need position and a school the team has dipped into more than once in recent years.

37. Los Angeles Rams — Utah OT Garrett Bolles

Bolles went the junior-college route, spent one year with the Utes and turns 25 the month after the draft (which actually might not be the worst thing on this super-young roster). But he is talented, mature and a good-looking left tackle, even though his one year at the FBS level is seen as a negative to some teams. Regardless, Bolles fits a team that needs OL help badly to help protect Jared Goff and open holes for Todd Gurley.

38. New York Jets — Ohio State CB Marshon Lattimore

Move Darrelle Revis to safety and let Lattimore — an occasional burn victim but a big, good-looking prospect with upside — grow into his old spot.

39. San Diego Chargers — LSU OL Ethan Pocic

Played center, guard and tackle for the Tigers and would help a team getting too old at all three spots. At 6-foot-7, he might project best at tackle or guard.

40. Carolina Panthers — Florida DL Caleb Brantley

This possible Kawann Short replacement (if he walks in free agency) is a textbook 3-technique who gets upfield. GM Dave Gettleman loves collecting great depth up front.

41. Cincinnati Bengals — Florida State DE DeMarcus Walker

Typical Bengals in that they often let good, free-falling talent fall in their laps, and Walker would be a nice fit opposite Carlos Dunlap.

42. Buffalo Bills — USC WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

An athletic playmaker to add to the mix with Watkins and the other athletes they’ll field in what could be a fast, fun offense.

43. New Orleans Saints — Ohio State CB Gareon Conley

The Saints once again land secondary help from the Buckeyes in Round 2 after trading up for Vonn Bell there a year ago.

44. Philadelphia Eagles — Michigan CB Jourdan Lewis

A huge positional need with all the good receivers in this division and a good system fit in Jim Schwartz’s defense.

45. Arizona Cardinals — Alabama CB Marlon Humphrey

The Cardinals were thin at corner opposite Patrick Peterson and would do well to land a good talent here, a player used to operating in a pressure-based system.

46. Minnesota Vikings — Stanford RB Christian McCaffrey

Boy, do they need an offensive tackle. And the last time they took a Cardinal back in Round 2 (Toby Gerhart) it didn’t work out. But McCaffrey could be ideal in this West Coast passing game and fill the returner void if Cordarrelle Patterson walks in free agency. If this is it for Adrian Peterson, it’s likely the men replacing him will have far different skill sets.

47. Indianapolis Colts — Tennessee RB Alvin Kamara

With Frank Gore in the twilight of his career, the Colts find a perfect baton recipient and a similarly skilled back in Kamara, who can run, catch and pass block well.

48. Baltimore Ravens — Virginia Tech WR Isaiah Ford

The Ravens find some help to replace Steve Smith Sr. a few hundred miles down I-81 with the crafty, sleek and fast Ford.

49. Washington Redskins — Texas A&M S Justin Evans

Whoever the new defensive coordinator is, they’ll want to upgrade over the lot the team trotted out at the position this season.

Cal QB Davis Webb could be a surprise pick in Round 2. (Getty Images)

50. Cleveland Browns — Cal QB Davis Webb

Again, this is assuming the Browns spend assets elsewhere to acquire a veteran QB (such as A.J. McCarron or Jimmy Garoppolo, let’s say), but the Browns could see Davis up close at the Senior Bowl and like his upside to groom.

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Auburn DT Montravius Adams

An eventual replacement for Clinton McDonald, Adams has played in multiple spots and moves really well for his size.

52. Denver Broncos — Washington DT Elijah Qualls

A big man to help anchor the middle for a defense that was surprisingly soft against the run down the stretch.

53. Detroit Lions — Illinois DE Dawuane Smoot

They need more help on the edge, as the pass rush really has lacked overall this season, and Smoot can provide it.

54. Miami Dolphins — Utah S Marcus Williams

The Dolphins have come down the stretch with poor depth amid all the injuries on the back end and need more help.

55. New York Giants — Florida LB Jarrad Davis

The weakest part of this defense is at linebacker, and the highly athletic Davis could replace either Keenan Robinson or Jonathan Casillas readily.

56. Oakland Raiders — Ohio State LB.. Raekwon McMillan

Rangy and a thumper in the run game, McMillan has an old-school, Al Davis-type makeup to him.

57. Seattle Seahawks — Clemson CB-S Cordrea Tankersley

His size fits the Seahawks’ CB blueprint, and he also could project to safety in case Earl Thomas is serious about walking away — either now or soon down the road.

58. Houston Texans — Western Kentucky OL Forrest Lamp

Tough, heady, versatile blocker who will add to the competition and depth up front.

59. Green Bay Packers — Iowa DB Desmond King

They can’t ignore the secondary, and King would be a good catch at this point with his instincts and production, but he might be best at safety with his lack of raw speed.

60. Pittsburgh Steelers — Miami (Fla.) TE David Njoku

Unrefined but freakishly talented redshirt sophomore who figures to be one of the workout stars at the NFL combine.

61. Atlanta Falcons — Michigan DT Chris Wormley

Inconsistent but flashy, Wormley could add to a thin a rotation up front for Quinn’s improving defense.

62. Kansas City Chiefs — Tennessee CB Cameron Sutton

A broken ankle derailed his season, but Sutton would be a nice addition to help push Phillip Gaines for a starting spot in time.

63. New England Patriots — Alabama LB Ryan Anderson

A perfect fit to replace free agent Jabaal Sheard (and/or Chris Long), Anderson would also have an easier time transitioning from Nick Saban’s defense to that of Bill Belichick.

64. Dallas Cowboys — Virginia Tech TE Bucky Hodges They might never find Jason Witten’s replacement, but this size-speed prospect is a potential matchup nightmare as a hybrid player.

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Journal Entry

8th Sun of the Fifth Umbral Moon

The ship left Ishgard, destined for tailfeather. It was to be a simple assignment where the residents there required our aid in managing some wrangling and seeing to some injured animals.

The groups split into three at Miss Kat took a few more agile sorts to catch birds, Garinn, our Sargent-at-Arms took a more marshal group out to grab a few more and I took those injured or more knowledgeable to see to the stable where reports of injured birds came to us. 

I had Corsa’ir, Kayne, Jun, and Jitsuyo with me. I figured it would be simple enough. Corsa’ir would be kept from harm, Kayne could protect us and the others could help me sort things out. 

We figured out through looking into the grain bin and running into a terrified stable boy that the sick and dying chocobo were poisoned by a disgruntled man. Not only that, but the witness said he saw the man kill another man who caught him. 

The boy led us to a direction int he woods, not far from the village to where a man had camped. 

Now...I will be wholly clear. This entire time Jitsuyo was huffing, sitting, undermining our work, wandered off and came back in time to call us children and stupid. But then it only got worse.

As we approach, Corsa’ir broke on ahead to talk to the man. Clearly, this wasn’t a sound idea as he began to look paranoid...but where I was Jitsuyo just sat down and basically stopped addressing any of us as people. We became nothing to her. That is when gunfire rang out.

The four of us moved to handle the madman who began to spray bullets around. Kayne jumped on him and Cor pulled his lance...a poor decision with his injury. They fought the man with Jun summoning his carbuncle and finishing him off with said carbuncle flying through the air on fire. 

All said and done the man died, we returned to the ship and the Captain was told of Jitsuyo’s behavior. They are on warning. I cannot believe their ideas of honor are to verbally harm and dishonor all those around them. They are a joke.

And in all of this, she insulted Arik. It was the nail in the proverbial coffin. His rage almost consumed him and the lot of us spent the entire night in the sparring room and his raged and pounded against all that would fight him. In the end, it was Mafrea who beat him into sanity. Rose, myself, Arik and Mafrea then retired to the bunk room and just sequestered ourselves for some time. It was solemn but nice. We aren’t together enough anymore.

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Razorbacks fall a drive short in 27-24 loss to LSU

Depleted down to only 55 scholarship gamers obtainable for the Saturday afternoon matchup in opposition to LSU, the Razorbacks performed a detailed recreation with loads of explosive performs however fell one drive brief to fall 27-24.

The primary half of the sport performed proper into LSU’s arms with the Tigers dominating in time of possession, performs and yards. With Arkansas down six defensive linemen, 69% of their entrance line snaps, the Razorbacks wanted to maintain their offense on their discipline–however poor execution on nearly all of their first half drives dashes these hopes.

The Tigers and Hogs exchanged scoreless opening drives however LSU discovered their rhythm first, sufficient to knock via a 49-yard discipline objective. Defensive sort out Jonathan Marshall received the cease and stress that led to limiting them to only three factors on the drive and the TFL made it six straight video games for the senior with a TFL.

Enjoying with tempo on their fourth drive, Feleipe Franks took a deep shot on the correct facet to Treylon Burks who scampered for the 65-yard landing and picked up his 1,000th receiving yard, changing into the 32nd Razorback to do it.

Massive performs have killed LSU all season. Franks to Burks for a 65-yard rating, Hogs take the lead and Burks passes the 1,000 yard mark: pic.twitter.com/qkyxHiefiC

— Nikki Chavanelle (@NikkiChavanelle) November 21, 2020

Arkansas received the Tigers to 4th and three on the following drive, aided by a Jalen Catalon TFL and cease on a TJ Finley run, however Finley accomplished to tight finish Arik Gilbert to increase it. Tiger Racey McMath beat freshman walk-on Hudson Clark for a 30-yard landing completion to make it 10-7 LSU firstly of the second quarter.

Needing a solution, the Hogs went 3-and-out after selecting up 5 yards. On the Tigers’ subsequent drive, Joe Foucha compelled a fumble inside LSU territory, however the officers dominated there was no clear restoration, protecting the ball in LSU possession.

After an incredulous response from followers and the commentators, the Arkansas protection proved the age previous adage: Ball don’t lie. Swarming to Terrace Marshall on a move, Montaric Brown compelled one other fumble, recovered by freshman security Myles Slusher–his second fumble restoration of the season. That marked takeaway No. 17 for the Razorbacks.

Franks completes a ball to Mike Woods on the following drive and Woods will get hit exhausting by LSU nook Elias Ricks. Ricks will get referred to as for focusing on after arguably, very clearly taunting Woods, and identical to that the Tigers lose their interceptions chief for the sport. Hogs don’t capitalize on the penalty nevertheless and Franks will get sacked for a lack of six by Andre Anthony.

LSU gave the ball again to Arkansas after a 3-and-out however Franks dedicated his first huge mistake since Ole Miss, hitting linebacker Jabril Cox beneath as a substitute of Trey Knox who was free excessive.

Operating again Ty Davis-Worth rushes it in from the one to make it 17-7 LSU… however not for lengthy. Franks discovered Woods for a 50 yard acquire, Woods drew PI on the following name for a number of extra yards and Franks scrambled in a rating from 10 yards out. 17-14 Hogs with 3:44 to play within the half.

LSU drained the remainder of the clock on the following drive, changing two third downs earlier than kicking via a 24-yarder to make it 20-14 on the half.

Arkansas had 25 performs within the first half to LSU’s 52 they usually have been outgained 276 yards to 182. Time of possession on the half: LSU 21:52, Arkansas 8:08. Finley completed the primary half 17-25 with a rating whereas Franks was 6 of 12 with one landing, one interception. The Razorbacks picked up simply 32 speeding yards on 13 makes an attempt, taking part in with out Rakeem Boyd. Catalon and Grant Morgan tied with eight tackles a chunk on the half.

The Tigers had the ball for nearly your complete third quarter, mounting a drive down exterior the Arkansas redzone however a holding penalty gave them 2nd and lengthy, which they couldn’t convert.

LSU punted and pinned the Hogs down on the 4 however six performs and 1:30 later, they have been within the Tigers’ endzone. Franks launched a 29-yard 50-50 ball for Woods, Smith picked up 5 yards, Franks accomplished to Trey Knox for 9 after which… a magnificence, Franks accomplished a 50 yard ball down the center to Woods, downed on the two. A accomplished move to Hudson Henry gave the Hogs 2nd and 1, setting Trelon Smith up for his second rating of the season.

Arkansas took the lead over LSU for the primary time since 2015. 21-20 with 1:04 left on the clock.

Two incomplete passes by Finley on the Tigers’ subsequent drive compelled them to punt the ball again to Arkansas simply earlier than the fourth quarter.

From the Arkansas 8, Franks heaved the ball, taking a giant hit within the course of, 51 yards to TJ Hammonds. The clock flipped and after a 6-yard rush by Franks, he accomplished one other move to Hammonds who picked up 29 on the run. The Razorbacks had possibilities on the 6 however a slip by Franks on third down compelled them to kick the 22-yard discipline objective for 3. Razorbacks led 24-20 after a scoreless third quarter and simply an extra 5:44 of possession.

The Tigers received shifting on their subsequent drive however once more, aa holding penalty on the LSU offensive line put them in third and lengthy, negating a 35-yard acquire as nicely. Finley picked up eight however Morgan’s 17th sort out of the sport stopped him far shy of the primary down, forcing a punt to the Arkansas 7 with 9:20 left to play.

After three rushes by Franks, the ball was marked good for the primary down however Ed Orgeron selected to problem the spot, overturning the decision. Reid Bauer’s punt was returned to the LSU 33 with 7:30 to play.

Finley started the following drive with a rush for no acquire then accomplished a move to freshman Kayshon Boutte. Catalon got here in with successful on the play and was referred to as for focusing on regardless of the hit not fairly assembly the definition: “focusing on defenseless opponents above the shoulders or utilizing the crown of the helmet to contact an opponent.” The redshirt freshman security was ejected and he’ll should miss the primary half in opposition to Missouri, barring an enchantment.

Regardless of an intentional grounding name the put the Tigers at 2nd and objective from the 13, Finley discovered Jaray Jenkins for a rating, regaining the lead with 3:59 to play. LSU 27, Arkansas 24.

LSU’s time of possession, over 40 minutes, is probably the most in opposition to the Razorbacks this season.

With the clock ticking down, Franks completes two balls, one to Smith and one to Burks, for 2 first downs. He’s downed for no acquire, sacked for a lack of six then Franks scrambles to provide the Hogs choices on 4th and three. The Hogs received the primary down with a completion to Tyson Morris however two incomplete passes with three yards to realize compelled them to place it within the arms of kicker AJ Reed.

Reed’s try from 44 yards out was blocked and the Tigers ran out the clock for the 27-24 win in Fayetteville.

Arkansas had the ball for simply 18 minutes and 53 performs to LSU’s 91. They have been 0-10 on third down and ultimately, they couldn’t end the profitable drive, harm as soon as once more by particular groups.

After discovering a house in Baton Rouge for 4 straight seasons, the Golden Boot will keep for yet one more 12 months. Arkansas is now 11-19 in opposition to LSU since becoming a member of the SEC they usually transfer to 3-5 on the season with Missouri and Alabama remaining.

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#ExIntegrantes

Arik Marshall

Nascimento: 13 de fevereiro de 1967 (49 anos)

Nascido em: Los Angeles, Califórnia, EUA

Marshall juntou aos Red Hot Chili Peppers em 1992 para substituir o guitarrista John Frusciante. Ele fez várias turnês com a banda durante o seu tempo como guitarrista e participou do Lollapalooza festival daquele ano. Anthony Kiedis depois elogiou Marshall por nunca deixá-los para baixo no palco.

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The 30 best men’s college basketball players of the decade, ranked

These are the players that defined college basketball in the 2010s.

Determining the best men’s college basketball players of the decade is no easy task. As we reflect back on college hoops in the 2010s, we wanted to put together a list of the best players the sport has seen over the last 10 years with an emphasis on two things: individual dominance and impact on winning.

This list weighs contributions from men’s college basketball players between the 2009-2010 season and the 2018-2019 season. It features one-and-dones like John Wall and Trae Young whose single-season impact on college basketball earned them a spot on this list. It features four-year players like Draymond Green whose body of work includes both dominance and longevity. It includes two players who won multiple national championships.

This ranking doesn’t include the long list of spectacular contributions from women’s college basketball. From Breanna Stewart and her four national championships at UConn to Kelsey Plum’s star-studded career at Washington to Arike Ogunbowale’s big shots at Notre Dame, women’s college basketball players provided so many indelible moments this decade. Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in women’s college basketball in the 2010s.

30. Caleb Swanigan, PF, Purdue

“Biggie” entered Purdue with sky-high expectations as the program’s first Mr. Basketball from Indiana since Glenn Robinson. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. A double-double machine who was immediately unstoppable as an interior scorer and rebounder, Swanigan eventually expanded his skill set to add a three-point shot to his arsenal as a sophomore, when he finished the season averaging 18.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game on sparkling 62 percent true shooting.

29. Grant Williams, F, Tennessee

Williams was an unheralded recruit with eyes on the Ivy League before Rick Barnes took a chance on him at Tennessee. He turned into one of the great players in the history of the program during his three years in school: a two-time SEC Player of the Year, a consensus All-American, and the leader of a team that tied the record for most wins (31) in program history. Williams was an ace defender and rebounder who doubled as a smart passer and primary scoring option. Big men this accomplished with such high-level skill and smarts don’t come around often.

28. Bonzie Colson, F, Notre Dame

Colson would have led Notre Dame to the NCAA tournament all four years he was in school if not for a foot injury his senior season that caused him to miss two months and tanked the Irish’s at-large chances. At his best, Colson was something like Draymond Light, an undersized big man whose incredible rebounding and defensive chops mixed with crafty scoring ability made him a unique weapon for Mike Brey. He was a lock to be an All-American and contender for the Wooden Award as a senior before the injury.

27. Monte Morris, PG, Iowa State

Morris led all of college basketball in assist-to-turnover ratio from the moment he stepped on the court as a freshman at Iowa State — then he did it again the next three years. In addition to being the preeminent “pure point guard” in the country, Morris was also a double-figure scorer every season after his freshman year. While his teammate Georges Niang (who was also considered for this list) put up bigger raw numbers, there’s a case to be made with superior box score plus-minus and win share numbers that Morris had a greater impact on the Cyclones.

26. Trae Young, PG, Oklahoma

Young grew up in Norman and chose to play for his hometown school at Oklahoma over offers from bluebloods. With the team built around him from day one, Young put together some of the most incredible single-season numbers of the decade: 27.4 points and 8.7 assists per game built on a barrage of three-point shooting that drew comparisons to Steph Curry. Young’s production slipped a bit during the second half of his freshman season under the weight of needing to carry the offense on every possession, but his most brilliant moments — four 40+ point games, 11 double-digit assist efforts — helped make him one of the most dazzling one-and-dones in recent memory.

25. Josh Hart, G, Villanova

Villanova averaged 32 wins per season during Hart’s four years in school. Add in a national championship, a Big East Player of the Year award, two Big East tournament MOPs, and a nod as a first team All-American, and Hart’s resume is unassailable. A defensive-minded wing who eventually grew into a primary offensive option, Hart put up huge BPM and win shares numbers all four years with the Wildcats. He was the type of player every coach would love to build their program around.

24. John Wall, PG, Kentucky

Wall was so big and so fast that he felt like he arrived straight out of the future when he showed up at Kentucky. Already blessed with a signature dance and mountains of NBA hype by the time he got to campus, Wall more or less lived up to the hype. He led John Calipari’s first stacked freshman superteam at Kentucky alongside DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe, taking the Wildcats to the Elite Eight before falling to West Virginia. Wall was named a first time All-American and SEC Player of the Year before going on to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.

23. Fred VanVleet, G, Wichita State

A two-time Missouri Valley Player of the Year, VanVleet was the hard-nosed point guard who led Wichita State during its golden age under Gregg Marshall. VanVleet was a reserve on the 2013 team that ran all the way to the Final Four before becoming a star as a sophomore the next year on a team that entered the NCAA tournament undefeated at 34-0. The Shockers fell victim to a tough draw against Julius Randle and Kentucky in the round of 32, but FVV would take them back to the Sweet 16 the next year and win another tournament game as a senior. VanVleet and Wichita running mate Ron Baker survive as the decade’s most iconic mid-major superstar duo.

22. Gordon Hayward, G, Butler

Hayward’s college career will mostly be remember for a shot he missed, the halfcourt heave that would have stunned Duke in the national title game were it not a tad long. Hayward was already a bonafide scorer as the Horizon League’s Player of the Year even before Butler’s mesmerizing tournament run, but his offensive performances against talented Kansas State and Michigan State teams made him a national star. It was always destiny that Brad Stevens and Hayward would link up together once again in the NBA on the Boston Celtics.

21. Jared Sullinger, C, Ohio State

Sullinger was a consensus top-three recruit entering Ohio State and lived up to every bit of hype. One of four players this decade to twice be named a consensus All-American, Sullinger was a monster inside scorer and forceful rebounder who averaged a double-double as a freshman and just missed it as a sophomore. Flanked by Aaron Craft and Deshaun Thomas, Sullinger helped lead Ohio State to the Final Four in his sophomore year before jumping to the NBA. Before he was plagued by back issues, Sullinger felt like the most dependable offensive big man in America.

20. Shabazz Napier, G, UConn

The 2014 UConn Huskies were the most unlikely national champion of the decade and it only happened because Shabazz Napier willed it into existence. A No. 7 seed heading into the tournament, UConn rode Napier’s tough shot-making off the dribble all the way through the field, with his 22 points against Kentucky sealing the title. Napier must have been studying Kemba Walker when he came off the bench to help UConn win the national championship as a freshman. In addition to his two rings, Napier was also a consensus All-American, the AAC Player of the Year, and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2014 NCAA tournament.

19. Denzel Valentine, G, Michigan State

Valentine’s senior year numbers at Michigan State — 19.2 points, 7.8 assists, 7.5 rebounds per game — have never been equaled since sports-reference started tracking data for the 1992-1993 season. Valentine’s breakout junior year helped Michigan State reach the Final Four, setting the foundation for final season that nearly saw him steal the national player of the year award from Buddy Hield. Valentine felt like he was in complete control of every game he played for the last two years, orchestrating the offense, draining better than 40 percent of his threes, and making an impact on the glass. The Spartans’ first round loss to Middle Tennessee during Valentine’s senior season felt like the biggest upset in tournament history until that whole UMBC thing happened a couple years later.

18. Malcolm Brogdon, G, Virginia

Here’s a brief list of Brogdon’s accomplishments at Virginia: he was a two-time consensus All-American, the ACC Player of the Year, the NABC Defensive Player of the Year, and still earned his master’s degree in public policy during his four years in school. Brogdon was never the most athletic lead guard, but he made up for it as a knockdown shooter and heady passer who made his biggest impact on defense. Virginia has already retired his number. UVA’s charmed run to a national championship in 2019 never could have happened without players like Brogdon to lay the foundation of the program under Tony Bennett.

17. Karl-Anthony Towns, C, Kentucky

A young Karl Towns was such a big deal as a recruit that a) he was good enough to play on the Dominican Republic’s national team as a 16-year-old, and b) John Calipari agreed to coach DR teams for two years as a way to get closer to him. Calipari’s persistence would pay off when Towns arrived at Kentucky and led the team to an incredible 38-0 start before losing to Wisconsin in the Final Four. The Wildcats were so stacked with talent that season Calipari resorted to a platoon system to get everyone on the floor, but there was never any doubt Towns was the group’s biggest star. Calipari made it his mission to turn Towns into a post scorer, essentially forbidding him to take the three-pointers that he’d make a critical part of his offensive arsenal in the NBA. Despite only finishing fifth on his own team in field goal attempts per game, Towns feels like one of the greatest pure talents to come through college hoops in a long time.

16. Frank Mason III, G, Kansas

Perhaps we should have known Mason would turn into a legend when he got his own theme song shortly after arriving at Kansas. Initially the forgotten man in a Jayhawks recruiting class that also included McDonald’s All-Americans Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins, and Wayne Selden, Mason would eventually grow into dynamic 5’11 point guard who could shoot from anywhere and played with a toughness that belied his size. After averaging 21 points and five assists as a senior, Mason swept the national player of the year awards in 2017. ‘

15. Doug McDermott, F, Creighton

All Doug McDermott did during his four years at Creighton was rewrite college basketball’s record books while drawing comparisons to Larry Bird. At 6’8, McDermott was a prolific and efficient scorer who used his combination of size and elite shooting ability to punish opponents. He left Creighton as college basketball’s No. 5 all-time leading scorer and as the sport’s first three-time All-American since Patrick Ewing.

14. Jahlil Okafor, C, Duke

Jahlil Okafor was a man born in the wrong decade for the NBA, but his incredible post-scoring touch still worked to devastating effect during his one college season at Duke. It’s possible college basketball hasn’t seen an interior scorer this gifted since Shaq. A massive 270-pound center with huge hands, long arms, and soft touch, Okafor was damn near automatic when he established deep paint position on offense. The gravity of his post-ups allowed his Blue Devils teammates to thrive. Behind Okafor, Duke outlasted Wisconsin to win the national title with 60 of the team’s 68 points coming from four freshmen.

13. Frank Kaminsky, C, Wisconsin

Kaminsky was only considered the No. 11 recruit in the state of the Illinois when he entered Wisconsin as a three-star prospect. He would go on to have perhaps the most impressive career of any player in the program’s esteemed history. A 7-foot shooter who felt like he was born to play in Bo Ryan’s offensive system, Kaminsky made a major jump to become a First Team All-Big Ten player as a junior before blossoming into the national player of the year as a senior. He took the Badgers all the way to the national championship game, a run headlined by knocking off a 38-0 Kentucky team in the Final Four.

12. Jimmer Fredette, G, BYU

Jimmer Fredette was something like college basketball’s answer to Tim Tebow at the turn of the decade: a legitimate national sensation who felt like he was plastered across every television in the country. Fredette used impossibly deep shooting range to go some remarkable scoring tears: in his last 20 games as a senior, he put up three 40-point games and one 52-point performance in the conference tournament on his way to averaging 29 points per game for the season. He led BYU to the NCAA tournament all four of his years in school, including the program’s first run to the Sweet 16 since 1981.

11. Victor Oladipo, G, Indiana

Oladipo entered Indiana as a three-star recruit outside the top-100 of prospect rankings before blossoming into an explosive two-way guard during his three seasons at Indiana. He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. By his junior year, he was regularly carrying the scoring load for the top-ranked Hoosiers and stunning crowds with his above-the-rim acrobatics. By leveraging his incredible athleticism on both ends, Oladipo turned into one of the most impactful players of the decade. He put together the best box score plus-minus for a guard and fifth-best overall since 2010-11.

10. Brandon Clarke, F, Gonzaga

Clarke’s transfer from San Jose State to Gonzaga felt like an afterthought nationally until the entire basketball world realized how breathtaking his talent was. Despite not even being the biggest name on his own team during his one season in Spokane (that would be Rui Hachimura), Clarke established himself as the best defensive player in the country while also being a historically efficient scorer. A truly elite athlete, Clarke’s pogo stick hops made him an intimidating shot blocker and mesmerizing alley-oop threat. His massive two-way impact was illustrated in his sterling box score plus-minus rating, which surpassed even Anthony Davis to be the second highest of the last 10 years behind only Zion Williamson. Expect Clarke to be productive from day one in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies.

9. Evan Turner, G, Ohio State

Here’s how good Turner was during his final season at Ohio State as a junior: his numbers — 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and six assists per game — have never been matched since sports-reference’s data sample started in 1992-1993. His rare combination of size, inside-out scoring, and the ability to run the team as a de facto point guard made him arguably the most complete college guard of the last 10 years. Buckeyes fans will never forget his deep buzzer-beater to stun Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. Turner has had a long but unspectacular pro career after riding his monster junior season to become the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA, but at the college level it felt like he could do it all.

8. Russ Smith, G, Louisville

Few nicknames in the modern age have ever felt as fitting as “Russdiculous” did for Russ Smith. Known for his signature speed and high-flying forays to the rim, Smith was the catalyst for Rick Pitino’s best Louisville teams, including the 2013 national champions. In addition to leading being the Cardinals’ No. 5 all-time scorer, Smith is also the program’s all-time leader in steals. While Smith was never national player of the year, he was a consensus All-American as a senior and was twice named KenPom’s player of the year. No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith.

7. Buddy Hield, G, Oklahoma

There was a time when Buddy Hield put on the best show in college basketball. After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hield’s star exploded as a senior. His deep shooting range and explosive scoring outbursts became the stuff of legends by the time he dropped 46 points at Kansas and drew a standing ovation from the away crowd. It was merely a precursor for the damage he’d do in March, first hanging 39 points on Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament, and then 36 points on VCU and 37 points on Oregon to push the Sooners into the Final Four. Even beyond being the national player of the year and a top-10 NBA draft pick, Hield was perhaps most memorable for briefly making every game feel like an event. It was impossible not to love Buddy.

6. Trey Burke, PG, Michigan

Though he only stood 6’1, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. After a productive freshman season as a day-one starter, Burke blossomed into the best player in America as a sophomore, leading the Wolverines to the national title game and sweeping the player of the year awards. Burke had the total package for a point guard. He had deep shooting range (just ask Kansas), the quickness and power to burn anyone off the dribble, and the skill to set up his talented teammates. Michigan had five players in the rotation from its 2013 team who would go on to have NBA careers, there was never any doubt Burke was the engine.

5. Draymond Green, F, Michigan State

Long before he was the glue of the NBA’s newest dynasty, Green was a four-year marvel at Michigan State whose game refused to be put in a box. Green was a role player on Final Four teams as a freshman and sophomore before eventually growing into one of the best players in the country. As a senior, Green was Big Ten Player of the Year and a consensus All-American who owned the glass as a rebounder, passed like a guard, and led his team with 16 points per game while still being arguably the best defensive player in the country. Green’s impact has never been fully captured by statistics or accolades. Just know you want him on your team.

4. Kemba Walker, PG, UConn

Walker was a talented but enigmatic scorer during his first two seasons at UConn. As a junior, he turned into a legend. Walker went on a run for the ages at the 2011 Big East tournament, hitting an iconic buzzer-beater against Pitt in the quarterfinals and powering the Huskies to the conference tournament title by averaging 26 points per night over the five-game run. It was a prelude to an even more memorable tear in the Big Dance. Walker hung 33 points on Cincinnati and 36 points on Kawhi Leonard and San Diego State to help put his team to the Final Four. There, he knocked off John Calpiari’s Kentucky team and then Brad Stevens, Gordon Hayward and Butler to bring a national championship to Storrs. Walker didn’t win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did.

3. Jalen Brunson, PG, Villanova

Brunson spent three seasons at Villanova becoming the most accomplished college player of the decade. He entered the program as a McDonald’s All-American and quickly established himself as a freshman starter on the 2016 team that went on a wild run to the national championship, capped by Kris Jenkins’ buzzer-beater shot. Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. Brunson’s resume speaks for itself.

2. Anthony Davis, C, Kentucky

Anthony Davis was the best player in the country by a mile during his one season at Kentucky, yet it always felt like he was capable of so much more. Davis led the decade’s most dominant national champion back in 2012 when he powered the Wildcats to a 38-2 record while winning every national player of the year award and eventually becoming the first pick in the NBA draft. What’s incredible is that Davis was only No. 7 on his own team in usage rate. Despite a sometimes limited offensive role, Davis was the singular reason for Kentucky’s success, a preposterously long and athletic big man who maintained the agility and ball skills of a guard after a late high school growth spurt. The Wildcats had other players who could carry the scoring load for the night, but it was Davis who keyed their supremacy on both ends. His numbers were still excellent — 14.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game on 65 percent true shooting -- but his impact was even greater.

1. Zion Williamson, F, Duke

Years of mixtape hype made Williamson a household name well before he ever put on a Duke uniform, but it also failed to prepare the world for just how good at basketball he would be. Williamson proved to be so much more than just a dunker during his one and only year in Durham: he was an unstoppable finisher, a defensive wrecking ball, and a selfless teammate who played every possession with a non-stop motor. Though his Blue Devils lost in the Elite Eight, Williamson combined historic efficiency with unprecedented impact to put together one of the sport’s most bulletproof statistical profiles ever. No college player this decade had a higher box score plus-minus and no one in the modern era has ever matched his sterling 70.2 percent true shooting percentage while averaging at least 13 shots per game. College basketball has seen plenty of freshman phenoms, but it has never seen one quite like Zion.