Unbelievable But Expected

It is astonishing to think that Jeffrey Epstein, awaiting trial in one of the most highly publicized cases our or time involving sex trafficking and sexual abuse of minors with so many people of power and influence perhaps involved, while on suicide watch could commit suicide.

Obviously, there is something quite not right about the entire situation. Seemingly, as expected, you can add Epstein the to list of the dozens of individuals who were thought to have information damaging to the Clinton's to turn up dead.

However, to off Epstein is the most brazen of them all. To think of how protected those who participated in this act must feel should make you bones shiver.

Attorney General William Barr is appalled and has launched an investigation which reportedly includes the FBI. However, recent actions of protecting the Clinton's in that department destroys the level of confidence in their work in this case.

For many, Epstein was considered to have information which might finally hold some of the despicable power brokers to account, but it has historically failed to happen, and with Epstein's "suicide" the chance of it happening now got all hung up again.

The Clinton's mean business. Govern yourself accordingly.

Arrogant Idiots at Large

Major Idiot

Unfortunately, there are many who think these comments by Bernie Sanders are well stated. The reality is that the government has been in charge of student loans since Obama federalized student loans.

Investors Business Daily accurately assessed the situation back in 2015.

Watch the other hand, or Major Idiots will rule your world.

The Hall of BAHL

Sports is and always has played a significant role in my life. I have found that most all of life's lessons are learned between the lines. Discipline, individual responsibility, teamwork and sportsmanship are among many opportunities presented within the games that offer guidance to prosper in life.

Over the years, there have been many individuals associated with sports that I have looked up to, been a fan of, owned a jersey of or just pulled for. These are my guys, and although it has not always been a road without bumps for many, these are my guys. In an effort to recognize these folks, I have formed The Hall of BAHL. Individuals making this list may or may not be the greatest ever players, coaches or ambassadors, but they are my favorites.

Each year, I will induct five members into The Hall of BAHL. In honor of my good buddy and sportsman Big Ole BudFeiser, who we lost in 2011 and who I grew up playing sports with, each class will annually be announced on his birthday, June 13.  However, due to a scheduling conflict, the class announcement for 2019 is posted today.

The inductees for the 2019 Hall of BAHL class are listed in no particular order below:

REX BURKHEAD

The pride of Plano, Rex Burkhead, exhibiting all the traits that embody success on and off the field, is by far one of my favorite Cornhuskers of all time.

Not the biggest, strongest or fastest among the running back stable, Burkhead excelled at each facet of the game, and behind a solid principled work ethic, Burkhead became the go to guy, securing many wins for the Big Red with his outstanding performances.

I was fortunate to have chance to see Rex play in person a couple of times, both in Capital One Bowl appearances in beautiful downtown Orlando.

After Nebraska, Burkhead has continued his career in the NFL. After a run with the Cincinnati Bengals, Burkhead has found a home with the New England Patriots, fitting in nicely in the platoon of backs coach Bill Belchick utilizes. The opportunity with the Patriots has allowed Burkhead to play in a couple of Super Bowls, coming out victorious in his latest appearance gaining a coveted Super Bowl ring.

Off the gridiron, Rex Burkhead is a champion in another arena; his charitable efforts through the Team Jack Foundation, who cite "Rex’s unending support has been a beacon of hope for children suffering from brain tumors. Even though Rex has graduated to the NFL, he continues to carry the ball for the leading cancer cause of death in children."

Burkhead, still fighting for the foundation, recently held a fundraiser in his home town of Plano.

Rex Burkhead, a stellar performer on and off the field and a genuinely good guy, is representative of the type individual we have always been big fans of. We are pleased to welcome Rex Burkhead to The Hall of BAHL.

LEONARD HAMILTON

While Florida State basketball has had some shining moments throughout the years, the program has found a perfect balance of success on and off the court under the leadership of coach Leonard Hamilton.  Coach Ham has been steadfast in his tenants in the principles he adheres to in running his program.  The level of play has been consistently in ascension while developing young me to become better players and citizens.

Hamilton is the school's all-time winningest coach, and has led FSU to countless NCAA tourney appearances, several Sweet 16's even reaching the Elite 8 on occasion.  His players are annually reaching the NBA, with several thriving. More importantly, these men, having been under Hamilton's direction, are successful in life.  Jonathan Issac of the Orlando Magic is a great example.

Florida State fans often joke that Hamilton never smiles, and yes, he is laid back but he is very serious about his business. His teams reflect that; utilizing discipline, toughness and strong defense.

Hamilton is s strong Christian gentleman, with an affinity for gospel music.

“I grew up in the church. That was kind of a way of life for us. Sunday school, BTU, vacation bible school, choir practice, Easter programs, Christmas programs, Easter egg hunts, all those things were part of who we were and what I’ve become as an individual. So the church has always been a very important part of my life. Going to church and worshipping has been a very important part of my life. “I remember even as a youngster going every Sunday night with my grandmother to a different church in town. So I kind of grew up with that. I enjoy it. It’s part of who I am. I enjoy it.”

We have always appreciated Leonard Hamilton, who has led the Florida State basketball program with class, raising the level of play to a consistently strong level. We welcome Leonard Hamilton to the Hall of BAHL.

BOB GRIESE

As a youngster growing up, I was a huge Miami Dolphin fan, a period of time in which the Dolphins annual Super Bowl contenders.

The quarterback on those teams was Bob Griese.

Greise was a strong field general for the Fins, leading Miami to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Unfortunately, Griese has broken his leg and was unavailable when Miami defeated the Washington Redskins to cap the Perfect Season.

Griese, the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1971, has been elected to both the College Football Hall of Fame and NFL Hall of Fame.















After his playing career, Griese ended up teaming with the great Keith Jackson at ABC broadcasting the college football game of the week. Griese provided excellent analysis, and the duo was strongly appreciated among college football fans across the nation.

Additionally, Griese has seemingly always done Miami Dolphin preseason football games and since 2011, has been an official member of the radio team broadcasting Dolphin games.













Griese has always been a Miami Dolphin, helping the team in anyway possible throughout the years since his playing days ended.  A competitive spirit, Griese always conducted himself is a classy way.

Bob Griese was a central figure in the early days as I became a fan of the National Football League. He was stellar in leading my Miami Dolphins to those early 1970's Super Bowls, and I have always been a fan. It is with great pleasure Bob Griese we welcome Bob Griese to The Hall of BAHL.

DARRELL WALTRIP

I was not really a big Darrell Waltrip fan when he came on the scene in the Winston Cup Series. Waltrip was brash and cocky, but I always respected him because he backed it up with wins.

Waltrip was one of the best, and it certainly was neat to see him finally get a Daytona 500 win.  With too many awards to note, and 84 wins recorded placing him in the top five in wins all time, Waltrip was a three time Cup Series champion.

After retiring after the 2000 season, Waltrip joined the newly formed FOX Sports NASCAR broadcast team as lead analyst along with Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds. The first broadcast of this crew was the 2001 Daytona 500, a race filled with joy as his younger brother Michael won the race and with extreme sadness with the last lap wreck that claimed the life of his longtime friend Dale Earnhardt. In watching the broadcast, Waltrip seemed to know the severity of the situation in turn four before most others did; it was written all over his face.  For DW, in the blink of an eye, it was the best of times and the worst of times.













Waltrip was a champion in the booth. He was as knowledgeable as it gets about all aspects of racing, a wonderful ambassador of the sport and a great friend and colleague to the drivers, race teams and broadcast partners.  Additionally, DW was a favorite of the legions of fans of the sport.

Darrell spent almost 20 seasons with us before retiring from the broadcast team after the last 2019 FOX broadcast.

I am sure we can still call on DW for NASCAR perspective when needed, but after giving 50 years to the sport we all love, he is going to spend some well deserved time with his grandchildren.  Boogity, Boogity Boogity are we fired up to welcome Darrell Waltrip to the Hall of BAHL!

DAVE RIMINGTON

The Pipeline. Although there had been outstanding offensive lineman on previous Husker teams, for a couple of decades beginning in the late seventies, the unit became know as the Pipeline as several players earned All America honors, with many winning the Outland and/or Lombardi Trophies.

This seemingly started with center Dave Rimington of Omaha.

Rimington was stellar, a consensus first team All America player in 1981 and 1982, wining a pair of Outland Trophy and a Lombardi Trophy. In 1997, Rimington was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame and was named to the Walter Camp All Century Team.

In the NFL, Rimington played from 1983 to 1989, mostly with the Cincinnati Bengals.  During his tenure with the Bengals, Rimington became close to his quarterback Boomer Esiason, joining Boomer to work his foundation, the Boomer Esiason Foundation, in the fight against cystic fibrosis.


Since 2000, the award given for the nations top center is the Rimington Trophy, named in his honor.

Dave Rimington is a true Cornhusker. He has stayed close to his former coaches and remains close to the program. After a change was made at the position of Athletic Director in 2017, Rimington came home to serve Nebraska in that capacity on an interim basis.

Husker nation loves Dave Rimington, who set the foundation for the beloved Nebraska pipeline. His contagious smile is always a welcomed sight on the sidelines at Memorial Stadium.

I always remember Rimington setting up at center and firing off the ball, paving the way for the most prolific offense of the day to run roughshod. Ole #50. Displaying leadership, character and tenacity, on and off the field, ever since he became a Husker, we welcome the blueprint of the center position, Dave Rimington, to The Hall of BAHL.

Environmental Projection

Onward to Omaha!

Go 'Noles!

Memorial Day

Social Justice Slow Creep

"College board president behind SAT 'adversity score' was also the mastermind of the controversial K-12 'Common Core' curriculum changes that has children just learning for a test. David Coleman, president of The College Board, which administers the SAT, was the 'architect of Common Core' – controversial K-12 curriculum standards." --Valerie Bauman

Common Core is much more about control of the citizenry that building a more productive public school system. It is the federal takeover of the education system, providing the basis for indoctrination of our youngsters. While robbing children of their free agency, it boxes them in and is prohibitive to critical thinking.

"This is not leveling the playing field. This is a savior complex. This is identity politics," Campus Reform's editor-in-chief said. "The fact that they think they can judge people based on where they come from, the color of their skin, and what they went through, I think is insulting. It's essentially saying, people who come from those backgrounds, people like me, cannot make it and I think we warned America that this was going to happen and no one paid attention."---Lawrence Jones

"The move is an attempt to do away with differences in test scores that result from disparities in wealth and education and preempts a ruling from the Supreme Court on race-based affirmative action," with a described purpose "to get to race without using race.”

So the action is racist!

“If I am going to make room for more of the [poor and minority] students we want to admit and I have a finite number of spaces, then someone has to suffer and that will be privileged kids on the bubble,” John Barnhill, assistant vice president for academic affairs at Florida State University, told The WSJ." He said he expects pushback from parents whose children go to well-to-do high schools as well as guidance counselors there.

I will skip entertaining VP Barnhill; I will be contacting President Thrasher.

As an alumnus of Florida State University, I find it unacceptable that the admissions process is tainted by intellectual elites who seek opportunities to experiment in social engineering and champion political agendas rather than rewarding hard work and accomplishment of students.

In The Name of Love. RIP MLK

In The Name of Love. RIP MLK

Economic Idiocy

The Color & Pageantry Final 2018 Top 25

College Football

TOP 25

1.      Clemson, 15-0, 2
2.      Alabama, 14-1, 1
3.      Notre Dame, 12-1, 3
4.      Ohio State, 13-1, 7
5.      Oklahoma, 12-2, 5
6.      Florida, 10-3, 10
7.      LSU, 10-3, 14
8.      Texas, 10-4, 15
9.      Georgia, 11-3, 4
10.    UCF, 12-1, 5
11.    Washington, 10-4, 9
12.    Michigan, 10-3, 8
13.    Syracuse, 10-3, 16
14.    Kentucky, 10-3, 17
15.    Washington State, 11-2, 12
16.    Texas A&M, 9-4, 20
17.    West Virginia, 8-4, 11
18.    Penn State, 9-4, 12
19.    Northwestern, 9-5, 21
20.    Fresno State, 12-2, 23
21.    Oregon, 9-4, 24
22.    Utah State, 11-2, NR
23.    Iowa, 9-4, 25
24.    Army, 11-2, NR
25.    Mississippi State, 19

OUT: Utah (18) and Missouri (22)

NEXT: Utah, Stanford, Auburn, Boston College, Iowa State, Duke, Cincinnati, Boise State, North Carolina State, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Wisconsin and Virginia.

Attack of the Elected Imbeciles

The Color & Pageantry 2018 All America Team

The Color & Pageantry 2018 All America Team

The Color & Pageantry 

2018 Post Season All America Team

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Kyler Murray
QB Oklahoma
Photo/CBS Sports

OFFENSE

QB        Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama
              6'1", 218, SO, Ewa Beach, HI (St. Louis)

RB         Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
              5'11", 214, SO, Salem, NJ (Salem)

RB         Darrell Henderson, Memphis
              5'9", 200, JR, Batesville, MS (South Panola)

RB         Travis Etienne, Clemson
              5'10, 200, SO, Jennings, LA (Jennings)

WR        Jerry Jeudy, Alabama
              6'1", 195, SO, Deerfield Beach, FL (Deerfield Beach)

WR        Marquise Brown, Oklahoma
              5'10", 168, JR, Hollywood, FL (Chaminade Madonna)

WR        Rondale Moore, Purdue
               5'9", 175, FR, Louisville, KY (Trinity)

TE          Jace Sternberger,Texas A&M
               6"4", 250, JR, Kingfisher, OK (Kingfisher)

OT         Jonah Williams, Alabama
               6'5", 301, JR, Folsom, CA (Folsom)

OG         Beau Benzschawel, Wisconsin
               6'6", 317, SR, Grafton, WI (Grafton)

OC          Ross Pierschbacher, Alabama
                6'4", 303 SR, Cedar Falls, IA (Cedar Falls)

OG          Michael Dieter, Wisconsin
                6'6", 328, SR, Curtice, OH (Genoa)

OT           Dalton Riser, Kansas State
                6'5", 300, SR, Wiggins, CO (Wiggins)

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Josh Allen
LB Kentucky
Photo/Newsday

DEFENSE

OLB       Josh Allen, Kentucky
               6'5", 260, SR, Montclair, NJ (Montclair)

DE          Clelin Ferrell, Clemson
               6'4", 265, JR, Richmond, VA (Benedictine College Prep)

DT          Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame
               6'7", 305, SR, Shreveport, LA (Evangelical Christian)

DT          Christian Wilkins, Clemson
               6'4", 315, SR, Springfield, MA (Suffield Academy)

DT           Quinnen Williams, Alabama
                6'4", 295, SO, Birmingham, AL, (Wenonah)

DE           Sutton Smith, Northern Illinois
                6'1", 238, SR, St. Charles, MO (Francis Howell)

OLB        Montez Sweat, Mississippi State
                6'6", 241, SR, Stone Mountain, GA (Copiah Lincoln)

LB           Devin Bush, Michigan
                511", 233, JR, Pembroke Pines, FL (Flanagan)

LB           Ben Burr-Kiven, Washington
                6'0", 221, SR, Menlo Park, CA (Sacred Heart Prep)

LB           Devin White, LSU
                6'1", 240, SR, Springhill, LA (North Webster)

CB           Deandre Baker, Georgia
                5'11", 185, SR, Miami, FL (Northwestern)

S              Taylor Rapp, Washington
                6'0", 202, JR, Bellingham, WA (Sehome)

S              Grant Delpit, LSU
                 6'3", 204, SO, Bradenton, FL (IMG Academy)

RV           Deionte Thompson, Alabama
                6'2", 196, JR, Orange, TX (West Orange Stark)

CB           Julian Love, Notre Dame
                5'11", 193, JR, Westchester, IL (Nazereth)

SPECIALISTS

P              Braden Mann,Texas A&M,
                511", 190, JR, Houston, TX (Cy-Fair)

K             Andre Szmyt, Syracuse
                6'1", 190, FR, Vernon Hill, IL (Vernon Hills

PR           Mecole Hardman, Georgia
                5'11", 183, JR, Bowman, GA (Elbert County)

KR          Savon Scarver, Utah State
                5'11", 185, SO, Las Vegas, NV (Centennial)

QUARTERBACKS

Kyler Murray, Oklahoma; Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State; McKenzie Milton, UCF; Will Grier, West Virginia; Gardner Minshew, Washington State; Justin Herbert, Oregon; Trevor Lawrence, Clemson; Trace McSorely, Penn State; D'Eriq King, Houston; Ian Book, Notre Dame; Jarrett Stidham, Auburn; Ryan Finley, North Carolina State; Drew Lock, Missouri; Jake Browning, Washington; Jake Fromm, Georgia; Jordan Love, Utah State; Kellen Mond, Texas A&M; Brett Rypien, Boise State; Adrian Martinez, Nebraska; Sam Ehlinger, Texas; Brent Stockstill, Middle Tennessee; Eric Dungey, Syracuse; David Blough, Purdue; Marcus Maryion, Fresno State; Nick Fitzgerald, Mississippi State; Alex Bowman, Texas Tech and Nate Stanley, Iowa.

RUNNING BACKS

Benny Snell, Kentucky; Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M; Eno Benjamin, Arizona State; A. J. Dillon, Boston College; Devin Singletary, Florida Atlantic; J. K. Dobbins, Ohio State; Myles Gaskin, Washington; Dexter Williams, Notre Dame; Justice Hill, Oklahoma State; Elijah Holyfield, Georgia; Qadree Ollison, Pittsburgh; J. J. Taylor, Arizona; Karan Higdon, Michigan; Adrian Killins, Jr, UCF; David Montgomery, Iowa State; Miles Sanders, Penn State; Anthony McFarland, Maryland; Devine Ozigbo, Nebraska; D'Andre Swift, Georgia; Reggie Corbin, Illinois; Damien Harris, Alabama; Mike Weber, Ohio State; Greg McRae, UCF; Pooka Williams, Kansas; Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma; Tre Sermon, Oklahoma; Alex Barnes, Kansas State; Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt; Jordan Conckrite, South Florida; Travis Homer, Miami; D. J. Knox, Purdue; Jermar Jefferson, Oregon State and A. J. Ouellette, Ohio.

WIDE RECEIVERS

David Sills V, West Virginia; A. J. Brown, Ole Miss;  N'Keal Harry, Arizona State; Andy Isabella, UMass; Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State; JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Stanford; Kelvin Harmon, North Carolina State; Dillon Mitchell, Oregon; Ceedee Lamb, Oklahoma; Laviska Shenault, Colorado; Paris Campbell, Ohio State; Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State; Tamorrion Terry, Florida State; Deebo Samuel, South Carolina; Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Texas; Stanley Morgan, Jr. Nebraska; Antoine Wesley, Texas Tech; Hunter Renfrow, Clemson; Gary Jennings, West Virginia; Kendrick Rogers, Texas A&M; Damonte Coxie, Memphis; Jalen Reagor, Texas Christian; JD Spielman, Nebraska; Alexander Mattison, Boise State; Xavier Ubosi, UAB; Miles Boykin, Notre Dame; Jaylen Waddle, Alabama; James Proche, SMU; Deion Calhoun, Mississippi State; Tyler Johnson, Minnesota; Donvan Peoples-Jones, Michigan; Jamal Custis, Syracuse; Hakeem Butler, Iowa State; Justyn Ross, Clemson; Jaylen Waddle, Alabama and Preston Williams, Colorado State.

TIGHT ENDS

Noah Fant, Iowa; T. J. Hockenson, Iowa; Tommy Sweeney, Boston College; Keenen Brown, North Texas; Harrison Bryant, Florida Atlantic; Irv Smith, Alabama; Trevon Wesco, West Virginia; Grant Calcatera, Oklahoma; Kaden Smith, Stanford; Daniel Helm, Duke; CalebWilson, UCLA; Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri and Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Micah Hyatt, Clemson; Greg Little, Ole Miss; Ben Powers, Oklahoma; Joe Lowry Ohio; Garrett, Bradbury, North Carolina State; Dustin Woodard, Memphis; Lamont Gaillard, Georgia; Erza Cleveland, Boise State; Dru Samia, Oklahoma; Ross Reynolds, Iowa; Shane Lemieux, Oregon; Andrew Thomas, Georgia; Andre Dillard, Washington State; Michael Jordan, Ohio State; Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon; Cody Ford, Oklahoma; Terone Prescod, North Carolina State; Isaiah Prince, Ohio State; Chris Lindstrom, Boston College; Bunchy Stallings, Kentucky; Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin; Zach Shackleford, Texas; Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin; John Runyan, Michigan; Kaleb McCray, Washington; Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma; Lucas Naing, Texas Christian; Jackson Barton ,Utah; Yodney Cajuste, West Virginia, Walker Little, Stanford; Tre'Vour Wallace Simms, Missouri; Sam Mustipher, Notre Dame; Cohl Cabral, Arizona State; Justin Falcinelli, Clemson and Jordan Johnson, UCF.

DEFENSIVE LINE

Ed Oliver, Houston; Dexter Lawrence, Clemson; Rashan Gary, Michigan; Brian Burns, Florida State; Jachai Polite, Florida; Chase Winovich, Michigan; Jeff Simmons, Mississippi State; Jaylon Ferguson, Louisiana Tech; A. J. Epenesa, Iowa; Alton Robinson, Syracuse; Anthony Nelson, Iowa; Dre'Mont Jones, Ohio State; Greg Gaines, Washington; Raekwon Davis, Alabama; Nate Harvey, Appalachian State; Josh Corcoran, Northern Illinois; Chase Young, Ohio State; Nate Harvey, East Carolina; Kenny Willekes, Michigan State; Chase Hansen Utah; Zach Allen, Boston College; Terry Buckner, Missouri; Jonathan Ledbetter, Georgia; Joe Gaziano, Northwestern; Chalres Omenihu, Texas; Austin Bryant, Clemson; Titus Davis, UCF; Yetur Gross Matos, Penn State; Carter Coughlin, Minnesota, Isaiah Buggs,Alabama; Ben Banogu, Texas Christian; Bradlee Anae, Utah; James Lynch, Baylor; Derrick Brown, Auburn; L. J. Collier, Texas Christian; Jonathan Garvin, Miami and Mustafa Johnson, Colorado..

LINEBACKERS

David Woodard, Utah State; David Long, West Virginia; Gary Johnson, Texas; Cameron Smith, USC; James Nachtigal, Army; Mac Wilson, Alabama; Paddy Fisher, Northwestern; Javahn Ferguson, New Mexico State; T..J. Edwards, Wisconsin; Te'Von Coney, Notre Dame; Evan Weaver, California; Deshaun Davis, Auburn; Mohammed Barry, Nebraska; Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma; Khalil Hodge, Buffalo; Colin Schooler, Arizona; De'Jon Harris, Arkansas; Blake Cashman, Minnesota; Tre Watson, Maryland; Cole Holcomb, North Carolina; Joe Dinnen Jr., Kansas; Cale Garrett, Missouri; Dylan Moses, Alabama; Joe Bachie, Michigan State; Markus Bailey, Purdue; Dakota Allen, Texas Tech; Andy Van Ginkel, Wisconsin; Shaquille Quarterman, Miami; Joe Giles-Harris, Duke; Kendall Joseph, Clemson; Troy Dye, Oregon; Justin Phillips, Oklahoma State; Sage Lewis, Florida International; Jordan Kunaszyk, California; Drue Tranquill, Notre Dame; Clay Johnston, Baylor; Merlin Robertson, Arizona State; Tre Lamar, Clemson; Ryan Guthrie, Syracuse; Jeffrey Allison, Fresno State; Kash Daniel, Kentucky and Germaine Pratt, North Carolina State.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Greedy Williams, LSU; Amani Hooker, Iowa; Byron Murphy, Washington; Hamp Cheevers, Boston College; Andre Cisco, Syracuse; Lavert Hill, Michigan; Jonathan Abram, Mississippi State; Richie Grant, UCF; Adrian Frye, Texas Tech; Bryce Hall, Virginia; Jalen Elliott, Notre Dame; CJ Henderson, Florida; Brian Peavy, Iowa State; Demarkus Acy, Missouri; Kris Boyd, Texas; Justus Parker, Texas Tech; Montre Hartage, Northwestern; Justin Lane, Michigan State; Jaquan Johnson, Miami; Tanner Muse, Clemson; Will Harris, Boston College; Justin Thornill, Virginia; Adrian Frye, Texas Tech; Paulson Adebo, Stanford; Joejuan Williams, Vanderbilt; Jaylon Johnson, Utah; Amari Oruwariye, Penn State; Greg Eisworth, Iowa State; Delvon Randall, Temple; Cedarius Rookard, Troy; Wesley Bush, Middle Tennessee; Caden Sterns, Texas; Aashari Crosswell, Arizona State; Andrew Wingard, Wyoming and Ashtyn Davis, California.

PLACEKICKER

Rodrigo Blankenship, Georgia; Cole Tracy LSU; Chase McLaughlin, Illinois; Matt Gay, Utah;  Austin Siebert, Oklahoma; Matt Coghlin, Michigan State; Cooper Roth, Wyoming; Jet Toner, Stanford; Seth Small, Texas A&M and Clayton Hatfield, Texas Tech.

PUNTER

Mitch Wishnowsky, Utah; Joseph Charlton, South Carolina; Will Hart, Michigan; James, Smith, Cincinnati; Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse; Logan Tyler, Florida State; Ryan Stonehouse, Colorado State; Tommy Townsend, Florida and Drew Galitz, Baylor.

KICK RETURNER

De'Vion Warren, Arkansas; Maurice Ffrench, Pittsburgh; Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa; Ty Johnson, Maryland; Joe Reed, Virginia; Deebo Samuel, South Carolina; Jason Huntley, New Mexico State; Tony Pollard, Memphis; Terrence Horne, South Florida; Amare Jones, Tulane; Michael Walker, Boston College and Juanyeh Thomas, Georgia Tech.

PUNT RETURNER

Michael Walker, Boston College; Sean Riley, Syracuse;  Marcus Hayes, New Mexico; Dazz Newsome, North Carolina; Greg Dortch, Wake Forest; Otis Anderson, UCF; Freddie Swain, Florida; Ceedee Lamb, Oklahoma; DJ Matthews, Florida State; Isaiah Wright, Temple; Rodjay Burns, Louisville; JJ Taylor, Arizona; Donavan Peoples-Jones, Michigan; Ronnie Blackmon, Colorado; John Williams, Memphis and JD Spielman, Nebraska.

OFFENSIVE NEWCOMER

Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue

DEFENSIVE NEWCOMER

Merlin Robertson, LB, Arizona State

The Light of Life Burns

It's A Wonderful Life

This is without question of of the greatest films of all time, seen mostly around the Christmas holiday season.

There are a multitude of valuable lessons to be learned within the film, some noted in the following linked piece.

But there is much more to be learned, as outlined in a piece from Imprimis titled Frank Capra’s America and Ours. A quote from the writings of John Marini tackles the relativity from Capra's words and principles to those of America, and a man who shared them.

It is hard to think of a better way to describe Frank Capra’s view of the world, and America’s place in fulfilling its purpose, than to turn to another great American who made his living in the world of motion pictures. Ronald Reagan was a friend and admirer of Frank Capra. They were very much alike. The inscription that Reagan had carved on his tombstone could have been written by Capra: “I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there is purpose and worth to each and every life.” Both Capra and Reagan looked to a benevolent and enduring Providence, and the best in man’s nature, as the ultimate grounds of political right. For them, as for Lincoln, America was more than a geographical location or a place where citizens shared a common blood or religion, or belonged to a common culture or tradition. America was a place where an enlightened understanding of “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” had made it possible to establish those principles of civil and religious liberty that gave “purpose and worth to each and every life.”

One of the strongest statements within the film comes nearing the conclusion. It is very simple, but most meaningful:

"Remember no man is a failure who has friends."

Merry Christmas to you all!

Killer Sought

$10K reward offered for info on fatal shooting of 15-year-old Orlando high school student

Completely Corrupt

Investigations now entangle Donald Trump’s White House, campaign, transition, inauguration, charity and business. For Trump, the political, the personal and the deeply personal are all under examination.

Meanwhile, while Hillary Clinton's emails remain missing, it was her who colluded with Russians to influence the outcome of an election and after losing cranked up an investigation on an entirely false premise.

And those poor folks in Haiti are still living in poverty while the Clinton Foundation is milked for cash for personal use.

No wonder folks have lost faith in their government.

It is completely corrupt.

Communist Within

New York mayor calls for end of private property

Imagine for a moment the arrogance.

New York City Mayor Bill de balsio, a self proclaimed communist, wants to dictate the ownership and use of private property. Of course, private property is a central tenant of our founding.

We warned our New York friends about de blasio,but they went ahead and have overwhelmingly elected him anyway:

"DeBlasio is an impostor, an individual who does not share the vision of the founders and has actively fought against the interests of The United States of America. He is an opponent of freedom, and should in no way shape or form find himself anywhere the mayoralship of our beloved NYC."

If people like de blasio have their way and can issue governance over the citizenry in large scale, the light of freedom in our country will vanish and the great experiment of America will land in the ash heap of history.