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User:RahalMccall69

2014-08-27T16:21:09Z

112.111.189.56: Winning The Fourth Quarter in 2014 Could Easily Mean A Two

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Allow me to repeat what I just wrote, for full effect: Half of all NFL games last season were within three points at some point in the fourth quarter. And Garrett is right in pointing out that playoff teams do better in those games: Playoff teams had a .671 winning percentage (57-27-1) in these "three-point" games, non-playoff teams had a .407 winning percentage (68-98-1). Those percentages are in line with what we <a href=http://www.louisvuittontassenkopen.com>Louis Vuitton Tassen</a> saw above, which just reinforces the point that good teams find ways to win and bad teams find ways to lose, regardless the circumstance.
I once heard someone say that you could significantly simplify the NBA by having teams start with the score tied at 100 - 100 and then let the teams decide the winner in the next five minutes. At the time, I thought that was pretty funny, but I find it a lot less funny when applied to the NFL: Play just one quarter and give one team a three-point advantage - half the games last year were exactly that.
Back to the Cowboys: Garrett is emphasizing fourth quarter performance for a very good reason. You may find this hard to believe given how we're constantly being told that the Cowboys were seemingly overmatched in many games over the last three years, but in 29 of the 48 games the Cowboys <a href=http://www.louisvuittontassenkopen.com>Louis Vuitton Kopen</a> played over the last three seasons, the difference in points between the Cowboys and their opponents at one point during the fourth quarter was three points <a href=http://www.louisvuittontassenkopen.com>Louis Vuitton Handtassen</a> or less. That's sixty percent, or almost two thirds, of all games that were there for the taking for the Cowboys. And one of the reasons the Cowboys finished all three seasons the way they did is because their record in those 29 "three-point" games was a disappointing 13-16.
Last year, the Cowboys played in seven games decided by three points or less (in which they recorded a dismal 2-5 record), but they played 10 games in which the difference in points between the Cowboys and their opponents was three points or less at one point during the fourth quarter. The Cowboys' record in those close games: 4-6. Here's a summary of those ten games.

User:RahalMccall69

2014-08-27T16:02:42Z

112.111.189.56: Philadelphia Eagles- Kelly's culture change shows every day at camp

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Kelly's culture fits Eagles perfectlyPlayers are focused only on getting better.August 03, 2014|By Nick Fierro, Of The Morning CallPHILADELPHIA 鈥?It is a scene that is repeated every day at the end of practice during Philadelphia Eagles training camp this summer.One player, usually a rookie or a veteran new to the team, pulls a more experienced player over for a chat, picks his brain about what he could have done better, what he needs to do the next day, etc.On this day, following an intense practice in front of around 25,000 fans at Lincoln Financial Field, it was rookie nose tackle Beau Allen and third-year center Jason Kelce, who has fast emerged as a leader and the main talking head on the offensive line.Allen wanted to know everything Kelce, who is some 40 pounds lighter, knew and then some in order to be more competitive with him the next time around. For now, it's strictly student vs. master, with predictable results.Here's part of it:"Beau's an intriguing guy," Kelce said. "For how big he is, he has very, very good feet. He's quick, he's very strong. He has a lot of <a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com>Sac Louis vuitton</a> raw ability that you like to see in a nose tackle. Right now he's just working on his technique, getting to know the plays, getting to know our offense. So some of the other noses are still ahead of him in terms of knowledge, but you see a lot of things you want to see in terms of skill level."I'm really encouraged to see how he continues to progress."Kelce was more encouraged about the broader scope."It's not just Beau," he said. "I mean, he's a really hungry, thirsty guy to learn and to progress, and he's got a lot of guys on that defensive line who are really smart guys who coach him up really well. He's progressed really, really well just throughout camp so far."But that's just the culture that really <coach> Chip <Kelly> instills here. Everyone is trying to get better every single day at one little thing here, one little thing there. And over the course of a training camp, over the course of a season, over a course of multiple seasons, you continue to progress your game."As he enters his fourth season, Kelce sees and feels the effects of this fresh culture every day, and he's energized by it. Almost as if to prove his belief in what's happening here, Kelce this offseason signed an extremely team-friendly contract extension that allows the Eagles to control his rights through 2020.Coming off a season in which the offense set franchise records for points and yards, Kelce doesn't see why the team can't be better, just based on his <a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com>LOUIS VUITTON Site Officiel</a> experience as a starter."From my own perspective, from a starter's perspective, we're night and day difference from last year, really," Kelce said. "I mean, at this point <last>year] we were still learning the nuances of each play. We had just put pads on for the first time with a new offense against a new defense. So it was a lot more chaotic."Now, we kind of know what we're expecting, we've seen this defense for a year. The offense, we've seen all the different looks throughout a season, so we kind of know what to expect and what to change, what to check to, what to schematically do in certain situations. So from an offensive perspective, especially along the line, we're a lot more together as a unit."Coming from a player <a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com>LOUIS VUITTON Homme</a> who was perhaps the most outspoken in support of Kelly and the staff immediately after the stunning decision to release wide receiver DeSean Jackson, the words are particularly compelling.Players have become their own biggest critics, according to running back LeSean McCoy."You made a mistake last year, Coach corrected it," McCoy said. "But we run the offense so well <now> that we know. Now we correct it. So there's a difference."McCoy also pointed to a distinct lack of ego."We don't really have 'who's the biggest star?' or 'who makes the most?' " McCoy said. "We're just playing."610-778-2243Featured ArticlesMore:Related Articles August 21, 2011 December 18, 2011 November 8, 2011 September 18, 2012 November 16, 2011Find More Stories About|||Please note the green-lined linked article text has been applied commercially without any involvement from our newsroom editors, reporters or any other editorial staff.

User:RahalMccall69

2014-08-27T15:48:24Z

112.111.189.56: Jones-NCTI Launches App For Field Techs

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User:RahalMccall69

2014-08-27T15:31:57Z

112.111.189.56: Gisele Bundchen Posts Steamy Picture With Tom Brady For His Birthday!

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User:RahalMccall69

2014-08-27T15:14:55Z

112.111.189.56: Jerrah & Jimmy the 2015 version

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It came out last week that the Niners鈥?ownership, and Coach Jim Harbaugh have been unable to put a deal together for a contract extension. Coach Harbaugh has publicly denied wanting to be the highest paid coach in the NFL, but the Niners have put offers in front of him and he has turned each of them down. Baalke and Harbaugh have done a great job building one of the most talented rosters in football, and just like the early 90鈥檚 with Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones, each wants the accolades and recognition for the success. I believe if the Niners do not win the Super Bowl this year, it could be a great opportunity for Dallas to swoop in and hire Harbaugh. Just like when Jerry swooped in and stole Deon Sanders from the Niners after they were reluctant to pay him. It makes sense for Harbaugh too, it would pit him against Baalke and reignite one of the best rivalries in the NFL鈥?Niners.
It wouldn鈥檛 be like Harbaugh would be inheriting a bare cupboard here in Dallas. Jason Garrett has done a wonderful job turning over an old roster and stacking Dallas with a bunch of young talent. Harbaugh would inherit the best QB he鈥檚 ever had at his disposal and also an offensive line that would let him play to his coaching strengths. As for defense, Harbaugh and his staff are great at getting the most out of their players. Players seem to buy into his philosophy/vision and Coach Harbaugh seems to be a master of pushing players to their full potential.
I understand there are a lot of moving parts to this equation. Most people would be quick to point out that Jerry would never give up, or minimize his role as the GM, but we have seen in recent years that might not be the case. Jerry wasn鈥檛 even in Dallas when they put the deal together. Stephen Jones was pointman on that negotiation. If Garrett and the Cowboys have a really bad year (5 or 6 wins), I think Jerry will blow it up and make a big move. I believe it would take a big check to steal away Harbaugh because he technically is still under contract for 2 years. The contract doesn鈥檛 preclude Harbaugh from quitting the Niners, and Dallas could also facilitate a trade just like the tried in the off-season. We all know coaches do not count against the salary cap, so $10 million a year for a coach of Harbaugh鈥檚 ability makes sense and it wouldn't put us as at competitive disadvantage on the field. Just a crazy theory, but it鈥檚 fun to dream, right?

User:RahalMccall69

2014-08-27T14:52:45Z

112.111.189.56: Stimulating Lives- Project honors people who inspire empathy, compassion, vision

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