Vikings: Adrian Peterson‚ Blair Walsh Peterson remains a top-three fantasy player as we enter into the playoffs. The Ravens have only allowed a couple rushing touchdowns‚ so paying a heavy price for A.P. in weekly leagues might not be ideal. Walsh is averaging over 10 points per game in his last four outings. • Ravens: Ray Rice‚ Torrey Smith‚ Justin Tucker‚ Ravens DST While the Vikings gave up 120 rushing yards to Matt Forte‚ Rice and the Ravens’ offense are nowhere near as threatening. Even so
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the pain-killing drug Perkadan. When he awoke the next morning‚ he felt fine. In the first quarter of the game‚ Williams twisted his knee. Despite the pain‚ he remained in the game and led the Redskins to a 35-10 halftime lead. During the second half‚ Williams threw the ball only eight times because the Redskins running
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Alec Morris Miss Murfee English 112 D-11 October 26‚ 2012 Are Players Overpaid? When sports exploded in the 1900’s athletes were paid like regular working citizens. Most athletes had to work over the summer to keep their mortgages paid. In present day‚ professional athletes are dished out astronomical salaries in exchange for their play. Many of these athletes have the opportunity to be set for life within the first years of their contracts. Eighteen and nineteen year olds are given multi-million
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Vince Lombardi is regarded as one of the most legendary and greatest coaches of all time. Not only did he create winning teams‚ his philosophy and motivational skills were key factors to his success as a high school‚ college‚ and professional football coach. Vince was Italian and grew up in Brooklyn. His father owned a meat shop‚ and he made sure that Vince was a responsible young man and had him do work for him when he was not in school. Much of Vince’s philosophy and discipline as a coach was learned
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Period 4 11/4/12 George Washington was the first president of the United States and was a great leader for America. He got rid of the monarchy and led the colonists to freedom. Due to his accomplishments‚ Americans admired and looked up to George Washington. They felt if he led us through the war that it would be best if he could lead us as a President. President Washington was very successful in his two terms in presidency. George Washington ended the Whiskey Rebellion by leading the army himself
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Railroads impact on Washington The railroad had a positive impact on the geography‚ economy‚ and psychological thought of Washington. The railroad was built by separate companies that built in their area using a checkerboard pattern of land grants from the government. It was built to connect the east and west and have a quicker way of transportation across the nation. It was built in the later 1800’s and took several years to complete. Washington businesses grew‚ improving the economy. More people
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History 4/12/13 Washington: Western States Report Washington became the 42nd state on November 11th‚ 1889. Washington was named after the famous president‚ George Washington. Gold was discovered in 1852 by agent Fort Colville. Mining became a big thing. In 1860‚ gold deposits were found in Orofino Creek and Clearwater River. A rush of prospectors was brought to Walla Walla. Between 1880 and 1890‚ the population quadrupled. Most settlers were from the mid-east or east‚ but Washington also gained
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the name of Washington DC and flashes of political leaders‚ congressmen and the White House emerge in front of your eyes. Founded on July 16‚ 1790‚ Washington DC serves as the capital of United States of America and it is here that all the headquarters of all three divisions of the federal government of the United States are sited. Although named after George Washington‚ the first constitutional President of the United States‚ But politics is not the be-all and end-all of Washington DC. A deeper
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Alex Hubbard Aaron Rodgers Aaron Charles Rodgers was born in California on December 2nd‚ 1983. After he graduated high school‚ he attended Brutte College. A year after that he went to the University of California at Berkley. He was a football star for two years there before he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2005. Football was always one of Rodger’s favorite things to do‚ especially at a young age. At the age of 2 Aaron was able to sit silently and watch and entire NFL game. By the
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The Minnesota Vikings may not have gone to the Super Bowl before‚ but that doesn’t mean they are one of the worst teams in the NFL football league. In fact‚ each season they are improving to greater their chance in the Super Bowl. The Minnesota Vikings had a strong streak this past year by closing out at week five as the only undefeated team left in the NFL. Even fewer people would have predicated this after the quarter back Teddy Bridgewater went down with a devastating knee injury. Regardless‚
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