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Reviewers’ Roundtable The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases.
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About the Film Columnists Stan Robinson, 65, is a retired first assistant director with more than 22 years of experience in film and media production. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at ScreenScene.org. Randy Montgomery, 34, works in media and marketing and holds a master’s degree in counseling and education. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at AZWeeklyMagazine.com. Joseph J. Airdo, 28, is a Walter Cronkite School of Journalism graduate with a bachelor’s degree in media analysis and criticism. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at Examiner.com/Phoenix.
‘The Day’
‘360’ Weaves together the stories of an array of people from disparate social backgrounds through their intersecting relationships. Its cast includes Rachel Weisz, Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, Ben Foster, Jamel Debbouze and Moritz Bleibtreu. (R – 115 minutes) Joseph: “If you have ever wondered whether or not you would use geometry in real life, you can finally rest assured that all of your hard work in high school is about to pay off: Do a 180 and flee from ‘360’ as fast as physically possible. This tangled mess of a movie is made even worse when taken into consideration that it was directed by Fernando Meirelles – who was responsible for ‘City of God’ and ‘The Constant Gardener’ – and written by Peter Morgan – who was responsible for ‘The Queen’ and ‘Frost/Nixon.’” Grade: F
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A group of survivors (Shawn Ashmore, Dominic Monaghan, Cory Hardrict, Ashley Bell and Shannyn Sossamon) wander the back roads of a ravaged landscape looking for refuge only to unwittingly set off a trap signaling to their ruthless predators lying in wait to begin their deadly attack. (R – 90 minutes) Joseph: “‘The Day’ plays out as though it is the end of the world, lifting and looting from other cinematic properties like anything and everything is suddenly fair game. Unfortunately, director Douglas Aarniokoski’s new post-apocalyptic thriller is not only unoriginal but also painstakingly dull. It takes nearly a whole half hour before anything even remotely riveting happens. Then, when it does, you cannot see it well enough to know exactly what is transpiring due to its chaotic nature and the near-black-and-white style in which the film was shot.” Grade: D
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‘General Education’ Chris Sheffield plays a young man who fails to graduate high school and is forced to take summer school, at which time he falls in love with his classmate (Maiara Walsh) and learns that he has to make a choice between playing tennis and receiving a proper education. (PG-13 – 85 minutes) Joseph: “Despite being a first feature for filmmaker Tom Morris and his cowriters Elliot Feld and Jaz Kalkat, ‘General Education’ schools most other coming of age comedies. The new motion picture is a particularly polished effort, feeling as though it was made with an actual budget by seasoned professionals as opposed to with only blood, sweat and tears by starry-eyed first-timers. More importantly, though, the movie is extremely entertaining, telling a story that is as heartwarming as it is humorous.” Grade: B
‘Lawless’ Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jason Clarke play three bootlegging brothers who make a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia and, as a result, find their
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spectacularly small, posing a problem for parents who have multiple kids in various age groups. Then again, that target audience is sure to find the film vibrantly entertaining” Grade: C
loyalty is put to the test against the backdrop of the nation’s most notorious crime wave. (R – 115 minutes) Stan: “Being a born and raised Chicagoan with the history of the city a part of civic studies, prohibition, the speakeasy’s, and how alcohol became big business from ‘white lightning’ deliveries from the south, ‘Lawless’ personifies the faceless southern ‘bootleggers’ who risked everything to deliver the goods. Director John Hillcoat and excellent portrayals by the cast deliver a stirring story of those days of prohibition.” Grade: B Joseph: “‘Lawless’ is an intensely gritty motion picture that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The new crime drama, which was inspired by true-life tales of author Matt Bondurant’s family in his novel ‘The Wettest County in the World,’ packs quite a punch when it comes to entertainment value, featuring more than its fair share of shoot-out sequences and raw brotherly emotion that is elevated by actors giving performances that are among the best of their careers.” Grade: B
‘One Day on Earth’ Showcases the work of over 19,000 volunteer filmmakers – novice and professional – and features footage from every country in the world on the same day in an effort to capture the essence of the human experience. (NR – 105 minutes) Joseph: “‘One Day on Earth’ is a more polished motion picture than last year’s ‘Life in a Day,’ but it does not possess that earlier effort’s raw emotion. The new documentary from director Kyle Ruddick is a breathtakingly beautiful masterpiece of a movie, taking viewers on a very visual journey across the entire planet. However, the film is far too fleeting, giving us a lot to look at but very little that we can actually feel. As a result, the experience is somewhat shallow in spite of the fact that it captures more culture than an entire season of ‘The Amazing Race.’” Grade: C
‘The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure’ Three siblings set out to find five magical golden balloons in time for their friend’s surprise birthday party
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with the help and support of many extraordinary new friends whom they meet along the way. Cameos include Cloris Leachman, Carey Elwes, Chazz Palminteri, Toni Braxton, Christopher Lloyd and Jaime Pressly. (G – 88 minutes) Stan: “Reminded of the cult classic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ (1975) which took on its interactiveness by the adult viewers throughout the decades, ‘The Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure’ created by Kenn Viselman,is steadily grounded with the interactive theme as part of the presentation and a real treat for the very young moviegoers while older viewers smile at the ‘cuteness’ of the cameos.” Grade: C+ Joseph: “‘The Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure’ leaves viewers longing for ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ - the television series starring Paul Reubens that had a similarly interactive spirit but was just as enjoyable for adults as it was for kids. Unlike that aforementioned 80’s gem, the new feature-length film created by Kenn Viselman (the mastermind behind the Teletubbies) is strictly for children – those of preschool-age and below, to be exact. In other words, its target audience is
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‘The Possession’ Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Kyra Sedgwick play parents whose youngest daughter (Natasha Calis) becomes oddly obsessed with an antique wooden box and eventually exhibits increasingly erratic behavior. (PG-13 – 91 minutes) Stan: “In film production, the key is the eyes and actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan communicates just that as the father who risks everything to save his daughter. The usual ‘bump scares’ are in place, including the final one that literally shocks us back to reality, interesting is this story’s base is in the Jewish faith aspect of possession, a welcomed educational change from the usual Catholic view.” Grade: C+ Joseph: “Thanks to a creatively compelling first half, ‘The Possession’ rises above most exorcism movies. However, its second Continued on Page 13...
Frank Langella on a moving and certainly inspiring film.” Grade: A-
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Joseph: “Do not let its title fool you. ‘Robot and Frank’ is one of the most human motion pictures of 2012. Director Jake Schreier’s new futuristic dramedy is the kind of rare science-fiction flick that everyone – even those who ordinarily dislike the genre – will enjoy. That is because its ideas about technology, while visionary, do not seem so far-fetched. More importantly, though, it uses those ideas to not only stimulate your brain but also touch your heart.” Grade: A
Soundbite Spotlight The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf movies recently released in theaters.
Screenwriter Elliot Feld (‘General Education’) By Joseph J. Airdo
‘Robot & Frank’ Frank Langella plays a retired cat burglar whose has two grown kids (Liv Tyler and James Marsden) buy him a walking, talking humanoid robot (voiced by Peter Sarsgaard) programmed to improve his physical and mental health. (PG-13 – 90 minutes) Stan: “Filmmakers are storytellers and ‘Robot & Frank’ is a very moving story as it rises above the sci-fi elements revealing a very human drama. Although futuristic in the base theme, the comtemporary blend of the future and the commonplace air of technology, affords a very affectionately insightful portrait of an aging man as he holds on to the essence that defines him. Kudos to director Jake Schreier and actor
“When we were in college, my partners and I began discussing the possibility of making a feature. We knew that we wanted to stick with familiar content. My entire youth was spent in Gilbert, Ariz. and our film followed a student on the verge of failing high school. Using my personal experience was key during the writing process. There were two other writers on the scrip, and we had to dig through our memory banks to remember the things that filled our childhood. “We were always taught to write from personal experience, and following this guideline was instrumental in getting the script finished properly. There was a crew of 60, a cast of 35 and a plethora of vendors to deal with. I was surprised with how well
by Stan Robinson
The spider used in the 2002 movie ‘Spider-Man’ was a Steatoda spider, not a black widow, was given anesthesia, then painted blue and red! I was able to handle the important situations while under extreme pressure. I enjoyed problem solving during production and I now feel extremely confident no matter how large the endeavor.
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“The best part of the process was seeing [Janeane Garofalo] and [Larry Miller] work together. They could improvise off of each other for hours and a scene that we thought was a little funny would end up hilarious. They spent a lot of time with the script and it was very important that they knew each integral part of the story. When we had them on set for the first day, I could not stop smiling. It felt like we had really accomplished something.” – Elliot Feld
Creator Kenn Viselman (‘The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure’) By Stan Robinson “I’d been playing with this idea of an interactive film for quite some time, and wanted to test the boundaries of film. This isn’t a Pixar film and it wasn’t intended to be, it is more about creating an experience for the
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half still succumbs to the silliness of the genre. That is to say that the new thriller from director Ole Bornedal begins with a slow-burn, so to speak, drawing the viewer in with a relatively down-to-earth story that sends shivers down your spine. But, before all is said and done, the movie’s demons come out – quite literally – and a lot of its sincere scares are subsequently lost.” Grade: C
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Bet You Didn’t Know! by Stan Robinson
All of the clocks in the movie ‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994) are set to 4:20! ... continued from Page 13. very young. We worked on a much smaller budget than studios get and I knew we would need the majority of the money we had to promote the film because that’s the only way we could compete in the marketplace. “For us it is really about the kids and the parents and attempting to have the largest independent release of a family film in history. It’s a massive undertaking and with feeling that there is so much wrong in the world today, to fill it with more love and to show Hollywood that you can make a movie that doesn’t have a bad guy and that’s still compelling and interesting. Especially for the very young, where they can get up and dance, sing, and have fun in while watching our movie. We’re creating a play space right there in the theater!” – Kenn Viselman
Director Jake Schreier (‘Robot & Frank’) By Joseph J. Airdo “We never really thought of it as a science-fiction film. We wanted it to be really relatable and feel very familiar. You have got this rural environment with this old man and there is this very clean piece of technology that enters into his world.
It is supposed to be an incursion upon him so I did not really want too much of the rest of the future to be around him – just little hints of it so that we had a visual contrast set up in his world.
12. Yes, movies start late. But they almost always end on time – otherwise, the ushers wouldn’t know when to clean up. Theaters tell you to come in early so you have time to watch commercials and previews.
“The first day and a half, I just sort of forgot to direct because I was watching Susan Sarandon and Frank Langella act 10 feet away from me. Then I thought, ‘Oh yeah, I should probably do my job and direct a bit.’ But when you only have 20 days to shoot, an actor’s ability to turn it on and be so real and engaged at the drop of a hat is an amazing advantage to have.
Brian: “Lets say the scheduled show time is 1pm and its 1:10pm and the actual movie hasn’t started yet and there’s maybe one preview left and that customer thanks’ me because they were running a bit late and didn’t miss the start of the movie! I’ve had a lot more positive comments like that, and our cleanup crews know exactly when its set to end with ample time to clean the theater!”
“We are just trying to raise a lot of issues about technology and the way that it changes our interactions. There is also stuff about what it means to be aging and the way we treat people who are aging. We are essentially asking whether or not a robot could be a better friend to a man who is aging than people and whether or not it could teach him something.” – Jake Schreier
David: “Movies don’t start late. The starting time listed is when the lights go dim usually the beginning of the trailers. Once you know that you can time your arrival accordingly. Of course, if you arrive late you probably won’t get the seats you prefer and you will have to stumble around in the dark. Besides, who doesn’t like trailers?”
Stan: “I’ve always understood that the start time displayed referred to the start of that block of viewing time that included any trailers, etc. to be viewed and the cleanup crew know exactly when that presentation ends so this statement certainly lacks credibility!”
‘Readers Digest: 13 Things a Movie Theater Employee Won’t Tell You’ by Ilana Strauss. Sources: Movie theater employees in California, Illinois, and Indiana
The conversations continue among my colleagues on the ’13 Things’, what say you as moviegoers? Let me know your thoughts, send an email to Movies@Stan Robinson.org. Next week the final item of the ’13 Things’ is presented in‘The Truth is Out There, Part 10’. To read the previous issues in the series visit http://issuu. com/azweekly
Special Feature ‘The Truth is Out There’, Part 9’ By Stan Robinson Continuing the ‘debunking’ of the article ‘Readers Digest: 13 Things a Movie Theater Employee Won’t Tell You’ by Ilana Strauss; Brian Deveny, theater owner (since 1975) and Chairmen of the Arizona Theater Owners Association; David Ramsey, movie critic (since 1994) and President of the Phoenix Film Critics Society; and myself, a movie reviewer (since 2006) and Film Columnist with AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine, examine the next items on the list of 13…
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All times Eastern; titles, dates and times subject to change 9/3 - COMA (A&E, 9 p.m.) 9/3 - THE PYRAMID (GSN, 6 p.m.) 9/3 - GIRLFRIEND CONFIDENTIAL: LA (Oxygen, 11 p.m.) 9/3 - DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD (PBS, 1:30 p.m.) 9/3 - Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (Travel Channel, 9 p.m.) 9/3 - T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle (VH1, 9 p.m.) 9/4 - DRAGONS: RIDERS OF BERK (Cartoon Network, 7:30 p.m.) 9/4 - STEVE HARVEY (Syndication) 9/5 - NFL Football: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (NBC, 8:30 p.m.) 9/5 - HAWAII AIR RESCUE (TWC, 9 p.m.) 9/6 - MTV Video Music Awards 2012 (MTV, 8 p.m.) 9/7 - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (CMT, 9 p.m.) 9/7 - CHEER (CMT, 11 p.m.) 9/7 - Stand Up to Cancer (Multiple networks, 8 p.m.) 9/8 - 9/11 -- The Fireman’s Story (NatGeo, 8 p.m.) 9/9 - The OT (Fox, 7:30 p.m.) 9/9 - Football Night in America (NBC, 7 p.m.) 9/9 - 9/11: Voices From the Air (NatGeo, 10 p.m.) 9/9 - BROADWAY OR BUST (PBS, 8 p.m.) 9/9 - Masterpiece Mystery!: Wallander Series III: An Event in Autumn (PBS, 9 p.m.) 9/9 - Weeds – 100th episode (Showtime, 10 p.m.) 9/9 - Long Island Medium (TLC, 9 p.m.) 9/9 - BREAKING AMISH (TLC, 10 p.m.) 9/10 - THE CRIMSON PETAL AND THE WHITE (Encore, 8 p.m.) 9/10 - Monday Night Countdown (ESPN, 5 p.m.) 9/10 - The Voice (NBC, 8 p.m.) 9/10 - KATIE (Syndication) 9/10 - THE JEFF PROBST SHOW (Syndication) 9/10 - THE RICKI LAKE SHOW (Syndication) 9/10 - Basketball Wives: LA (VH1, 8 p.m.) 9/11 - MIKE & MIKE’S BEST OF THE NFL (ESPN, 3 p.m.) 9/11 - Sons of Anarchy (FX, 10 p.m.) 9/11 - GO ON (NBC, 9 p.m.) 9/11 - THE NEW NORMAL (NBC, 9:30 p.m.) 9/11 - Parenthood (NBC, 10 p.m.) 9/12 - The X Factor (Fox, 8 p.m.) 9/13 - The Real Housewives of Miami (Bravo, 10 p.m.) 9/13 - Glee (Fox, 9 p.m.) 9/13 - BLING IT ON (TLC, 10 p.m.) 9/14 - Shark Tank (ABC, 8 p.m.) 9/14 - Primetime: What Would You Do? (ABC, 9:01 p.m.) 9/14 - 20/20 (ABC, 10 p.m.) 9/14 - Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel, 9 p.m.) 9/15 - Bayou Billionairess (CMT, 9 p.m.) 9/15 - REDNECK REHAB (CMT, 10 p.m.) 9/15 - Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s (OWN, 9 p.m.) 9/15 - IYANLA, FIX MY LIFE (OWN, 10 p.m.)
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9/16 - Boardwalk Empire (HBO, 9 p.m.) 9/17 - CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock (ABC, 8 p.m.) 9/17 - The Bill Cunningham Show (The CW, 3 p.m.) 9/17 - RANDY CUNNINGHAM: 9TH GRADE NINJA (Disney XD, 7 p.m.) 9/17 - Bones (Fox, 8 p.m.) 9/17 - THE MOB DOCTOR (Fox, 9 p.m.) 9/17 - REVOLUTION (NBC, 10 p.m.) 9/17 - Rachael Ray (Syndication) 9/17 - TRISHA GODDARD (Syndication) 9/18 - Death and the Civil War: American Experience (PBS, 8 p.m.) 9/18 - ICEBERG HUNTERS (TWC, 9 p.m.) 9/19 - Survivor: Philippines (CBS, 8 p.m.) 9/19 - South Beach Tow (truTV, 10 p.m.) 9/20 - SNL Primetime Election Special (NBC, 8 p.m.) 9/20 - Up All Night (NBC, 8:30 p.m.) 9/20 - The Office (NBC, 9 p.m.) 9/20 - Parks and Recreation (NBC, 9:31 p.m.) 9/20 - BLING IT ON (TLC, 10 p.m.) 9/20 - TAMAR & VINCE (WE tv, 10 p.m.) 9/21 - 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards (NBC, 8 p.m.) 9/21 - Haven (Syfy, 10 p.m.) 9/21 - SECRET PRINCES (TLC, 10 p.m.)
9/23 - The 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (ABC, 8 p.m.) 9/23 - Treme (HBO, 10 p.m.) 9/23 - HOUSE HUNTERS RENOVATION (HGTV, 11 p.m.) 9/24 - Dancing With the Stars (ABC, 8 p.m.) 9/24 - Castle (ABC, 10 p.m.) 9/24 - How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8 p.m.) 9/24 - PARTNERS (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) 9/24 - 2 Broke Girls (CBS, 9 p.m.) 9/24 - Mike & Molly (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) 9/24 - Hawaii 5-0 (CBS, 10 p.m.) 9/24 - 24 IN 24 (Food Network, 10 p.m.) 9/25 - Private Practice (ABC, 10 p.m.) 9/25 - NCIS (CBS, 8 p.m.) 9/25 - NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 9 p.m.) 9/25 - VEGAS (CBS, 10 p.m.) 9/25 - Tosh.0 (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.) 9/25 - BRICKLEBERRY (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.) 9/25 - BEN AND KATE (Fox, 8:30 p.m.) 9/25 - New Girl (Fox, 9 p.m.) 9/25 - THE MINDY PROJECT (Fox, 9:30 p.m.) 9/25 - MY SHOPPING ADDICTION (Oxygen, 10 p.m.) 9/26 - The Middle (ABC, 8 p.m.)
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Robert Wisdom, Charles Esten, Connie Britton, Eric Close, Hayden Panettiere, Powers Boothe, Sam Palladio, Clare Bowen and Jonathan Jackson star in “Nashville” premiering Oct. 10 on ABC
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10/15 - PLANE XTREME (TWC, 9 p.m.) 10/16 - EMILY OWENS, M.D. (The CW, 9 p.m.) 10/16 - UNDEREMPLOYED (MTV, 10 p.m.) 10/17 - Suburgatory (ABC, 9:30 p.m.) 10/18 - Ethel (HBO, time tbd) 10/19 - HUNTED (Cinemax, 10 p.m.) 10/19 - Nikita (The CW, 9 p.m.) 10/19 - Whitney (NBC, 8 p.m.) 10/19 - Community (NBC, 8:30 p.m.) 10/19 - KILLER KARAOKE (truTV, 9 p.m.) 10/20 - The Girl (HBO, time tbd) 10/23 - Happy Endings (ABC, 9 p.m.) 10/23 - Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (ABC, 9:30 p.m.) 10/23 - REEFMAKERS (TWC, time tbd) 10/26 - Touch (Fox, 8 p.m.) 10/26 - Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids (TLC, 9 p.m.) 10/28 - MARRIED TO THE ARMY (OWN, time tbd) 11/1 - The 46th Annual CMA Awards (ABC, 8 p.m.) 11/2 - Last Man Standing (ABC, 8 p.m.) 11/2 - MALIBU COUNTRY (ABC, 8:30 p.m.) 11/4 - The Next Iron Chef: Redemption (Food Network, 9 p.m.) 11/12 - CATFISH: THE TV SHOW (MTV, 10 p.m.) 11/13 - Total Blackout (Syfy, 9 p.m.) 11/27 - HOLLYWOOD UNZIPPED: STYLIST WARS (Oxygen, 10 p.m.) 11/29 - 100 GREATEST KID STARS (VH1, 9 p.m.)
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2011 Record: 13-3, first place, AFC East; 2-1 in postseason, lost to Giants in Super Bowl XLVI Head Coach: Bill Belichick, 13th season Additions: LB Bobby Carpenter, CB Marquice Cole, WR Brandon Lloyd, WR Donte Stallworth, WR Jabar Gaffney, G Robert Gallery Departures: RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, WR Chad Ochocinco, DE Andre Carter, DE Mark Anderson, LB Gary Guyton, CB Antwaun Molden Key Draft Picks: DE Chandler Jones (1), LB Dont’a Hightower (1), S Tavon Wilson (2), DE Jake Bequette (3)
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “Defensively, how they fit these young players in will determine their playoff run.” Wk 10 - Buffalo Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - Indianapolis Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - at N.Y. Jets Nov. 22 (NBC) (Thurs.) Wk 13 - at Miami Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - Houston Dec. 10 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 15 - San Francisco Dec. 16 (NBC) Wk 16 - at Jacksonville Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - Miami Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
Wk 1 - at Tennessee Sept. 9 (CBS) Wk 2 - Arizona Sept. 16 (Fox) Wk 3 - at Baltimore Sept. 23 (NBC) Wk 4 - at Buffalo Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - Denver Oct. 7 (CBS) Wk 6 - at Seattle Oct. 14 (CBS) Wk 7 - N.Y. Jets Oct. 21 (CBS) Wk 8 - at St. Louis Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - Bye
2011 Record: 8-8, second place, AFC East Head Coach: Rex Ryan, fourth season Additions: QB Tim Tebow, S Yeremiah Bell, WR Chaz Schilens, S LaRon Landry, K Josh Brown, OT Stephon Heyer Departures: RB LaDainian Tomlinson, WR Plaxico Burress, S Jim Leonhard, DE/LB Jamaal Westerman, CB Marquice Cole, S Brodney Pool Key Draft Picks: DE Quinton Coples (1), WR Stephen Hill (2), LB Demario Davis (3) Season preview: After a season marked by frustration, dissension and a giant Wk 1 - Buffalo Sept. 9 (CBS) Wk 2 - at Pittsburgh Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - at Miami Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - San Francisco Sept. 30 (Fox) Wk 5 - Houston Oct. 8 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 6 - Indianapolis Oct. 14 (CBS) Wk 7 - at New England Oct. 21 (CBS) Wk 8 - Miami Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - Bye
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Season preview: The team drafted defenders in the first six rounds. Unfortunately with Carter and Anderson gone, draftees Jones and Bequette represent downgrades in the pass rush, which puts additional pressure on the secondary, which wasn’t great to begin with. Hightower joins an already strong linebacker corps. On offense, Tom Brady gets the No. 1 receiver he needed in Lloyd, plus additional targets in Gaffney and Stallworth. New England’s high-octane offense will likely carry them Tom to another division title, but the Brady defense will stop them short once again in January.
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step backward, the Jets went out and created a quarterback controversy with the acquisition of Tebow. In reality, there should be no controversy – Mark Sanchez is the superior passer. But the first time he throws an interception in the red zone, fans and media will be calling for Tebow. And that won’t be a good thing. In the draft, the Jets made major upgrades on defense by taking Coples and S Josh Bush while Davis and S Antonio Allen add speed. Still, this team hinges on Sanchez. If he steps up, the Jets could be playing in February. But if Tebowmania rules, last year’s 8-8 record will look like a Super Bowl season.
Mark Sanchez
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “You want Sanchez to throw it 25 times. You want to run it 30. You want to give Tim Tebow 10 plays. That’s your offense. How do you orchestrate all that?”
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have few weapons at his disposal. That’s 2011 Record: 6-10, third place, AFC East why the quarterback position will come Head Coach: Joe Philbin, first season down to either Garrard or incumbent Additions: QB David Garrard, WR Chad Matt Moore. The Fish dealt away their Ochocinco, CB Richard Marshall, G Artis best wideout, Brandon Marshall, leaving Hicks, LB Jamaal Westerman, LB Gary their receiver corps with Ochocinco and Guyton, S Tyrell Johnson, WR Legedu a group of no-names. And Reggie Bush Naanee is a decent running back, but he’s injuryprone and unlikely to approach his 1,086 Departures: WR Brandon Marshall, yards from 2011. On defense, the team DT Kendall Langford, S Yeremiah lost two key members – Langford and Bell Bell – and gained little in the way of significant Key Draft Picks: QB Ryan contributors. Look for it to be a long Tannehill (1), OT Jonathan season in South Beach, where the Martin (2), DE Olivier Vernon home team will struggle to match (3), TE Michael Egnew (3), its 6-10 record of 2011. RB Lamar Miller (4) Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: Season preview: The “You’re 6-10. You’re in a division Dolphins are a project, where you’re basically the laststarting with top pick place team. And now you’re Tannehill. He’s raw, talking about a quarterback Matt Moore competition. In my opinion, you has poor pocket start the young guy.” awareness and will Wk 1 - at Houston Sept. 9 (CBS) Wk 2 - Oakland Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - N.Y. Jets Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - at Arizona Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - at Cincinnati Oct. 7 (CBS) Wk 6 - St. Louis Oct. 14 (Fox) Wk 7 - Bye Wk 8 - at N.Y. Jets Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - at Indianapolis Nov. 4 (CBS)
Wk 10 - Tennessee Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - at Buffalo Nov. 15 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 12 - Seattle Nov. 25 (Fox) Wk 13 - New England Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - at San Francisco Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - Jacksonville Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - Buffalo Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - at New England Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
2011 Record: 6-10, last place, AFC East Head Coach: Chan Gailey, third season Additions: DE Mario Williams, DE Mark Anderson, QB Vince Young Departures: CB Drayton Florence, WR Roscoe Parrish, OT Demetress Bell Key Draft Picks: CB Stephon Gilmore (1), OT Cordy Glenn (2), WR T.J. Graham (3), LB Nigel Bradham (4), CB Ron Brooks (4) Season preview: After finishing 6-10 last year, the Bills went out and turned their most glaring weakness into a strength, adding All-Pro Williams and Anderson to shore up a nearly nonexistent pass rush. Drafting
Ryan Fitzpatrick
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Gilmore will certainly help at cornerback, but the secondary and linebacker corps remain the team’s biggest question marks. Graham is raw, but talented and could be the deep threat this team sorely needs. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has many weapons, including RB Fred Jackson and WR Stevie Johnson, at his disposal, and with an easy schedule, could see the playoffs. But if the defense, which gave up 434 points in 2011, doesn’t improve substantially, another losing season could be in its future. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “If they get better defensively … they’ve got a chance to become a wild-card team. Look at their schedule.” Wk 10 - at New England Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - Miami Nov. 15 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 12 - at Indianapolis Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - Jacksonville Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - St. Louis Dec. 9 (Fox) Wk 15 - Seattle Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - at Miami Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - N.Y. Jets Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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2011 Record: 12-4, first place, AFC North; 1-1 in postseason, lost to Patriots in AFC Championship Head Coach: John Harbaugh, fifth season Additions: DT Ryan McBean, QB Curtis Painter, WR Jacoby Jones, G Bobbie Williams, G/C Tony Wragge, CB Corey Graham, RB Bernard Pierce Departures: G Ben Grubbs, DT Brandon McKinney, DT Cory Redding, S Tom Zbikowski, S Haruki Nakamura, LB Jarret Johnson, CB Domonique Foxworth, CB Chris Carr, RB Ricky Williams, WR Lee Evans Key Draft Picks: DE Courtney Upshaw (2), G Kelechi Osemele (2), RB Bernard Pierce (3), G Gino Gradkowski (4), S Christian Thompson (4)
Joe Flacco
Wk 1 - Cincinnati Sept. 10 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 2 - at Philadelphia Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - New England Sept. 23 (NBC) Wk 4 - Cleveland Sept. 27 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 5 - at Kansas City Oct. 7 (CBS) Wk 6 - Dallas Oct. 14 (Fox) Wk 7 - at Houston Oct. 21 (CBS) Wk 8 - Bye Wk 9 - at Cleveland Nov. 4 (CBS)
Season preview: The Ravens return most of their starters, save for a few key players. While the passing game led by Joe Flacco and the running game led by Ray Rice are solid, the offensive line has holes, starting with the one left by the departed Grubbs. His replacement likely will come from an unproven field including Jah Reid, Williams and Osmele. Left tackle could also be an issue with Bryant McKinnie struggling with his weight and penalties. On defense, the biggest problem is age. LBs Reggie Lewis and Ed Reed are 37 and 34, so a decline in performance could come swiftly. And LB Terrell Suggs will likely miss the season with a torn Achilles. Considering this team’s advancing age and tough schedule, 10 wins may be a stretch. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “Can that defense hold up and make another run?” Wk 10 - Oakland Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - at Pittsburgh Nov. 18 (NBC) Wk 12 - at San Diego Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - Pittsburgh Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - at Washington Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - Denver Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - N.Y. Giants Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - at Cincinnati Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
2 x FULL ad “2012 NFL Sponsor” 2011 Record: 12-4, second place, AFC North; 0-1 in postseason, lost to Broncos in wildcard game Head Coach: Mike Tomlin, sixth season Additions: TE Leonard Pope, LB Brandon Johnson Departures: WR Hines Ward, LB James Farrior, DE Aaron Smith, WR Arnaz Battle, G Chris Kemoeatu, CB Bryant McFadden, CB William Gay, OT Jamon Meredith, DT Chris Hoke, QB Dennis Dixon, RB Mewelde Moore, OT Max Starks Key Draft Picks: G David DeCastro (1), OT Mike Adams (2), LB Sean Spence (3), DT Alameda Ta’amu (4)
Ben Roethlisberger
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Season preview: The Steelers addressed their aging offensive line and drafted DeCastro and Adams in the first two rounds. That should help QB Ben Roethlisberger, who was sacked 40 times in 2011, stay on the field. The team also plugged holes on defense with Spence and Ta’amu, and on special teams with fifth-rounder Chris Rainey. But with Todd Haley’s new offensive scheme, the team will need to find a reliable runner (Isaac Redman?) in the wake of Rashard Mendenhall’s ACL injury. Still, an improved defense and a world-class passing game mean the Steelers should expect a playoff berth in 2012. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “Will Ben buy into the fact that he has to stay healthy? … Can Ben, in his own mind, get rid of the football? Because he’s taking way too many hits.” Wk 10 - Kansas City Nov. 12 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 11 - Baltimore Nov. 18 (NBC) Wk 12 - at Cleveland Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - at Baltimore Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - San Diego Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - at Dallas Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - Cincinnati Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - Cleveland Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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2011 Record: 9-7, third place, AFC North; 0-1 in postseason, lost to Texans in wildcard game Head Coach: Marvin Lewis, 10th season Additions: RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB Aaron Brown, CB Terence Newman, DT Jamaal Anderson, CB Jason Allen, OT Reggie Stephens, G Travelle Wharton, DE Derrick Harvey, DT Vaughn Meatoga, G Matt Murphy, G Chris Riley Departures: RB Cedric Benson, WR Jerome Simpson, WR Andre Caldwell, G Bobbie Williams, G Nate Livings, DE/ DT Jonathan Fanene, DE Frostee Rucker, LB Keith Rivers, LB Brandon Johnson Key Draft Picks: CB Dre Kirkpatrick (1), G Kevin Zeitler (1), DT Devin Still (2), WR Mohamed Sanu (3), DT Brandon Thompson (3), TE Orson Charles (4) Wk 1 - at Baltimore Sept. 10 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 2 - Cleveland Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - at Washington Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - at Jacksonville Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - Miami Oct. 7 (CBS) Wk 6 - at Cleveland Oct. 14 (CBS) Wk 7 - Pittsburgh Oct. 21 (NBC) Wk 8 - Bye Wk 9 - Denver Nov. 4 (CBS)
Season preview: QB Andy Dalton will try to provide an encore to his impressive rookie season without two key weapons, No. 1 back Benson and No. 2 receiver Simpson, but second-year man A.J. Green returns as his favorite target. Green-Ellis will struggle to replace Benson, while Simpson will be replaced by committee. Wharton represents an upgrade over Livings on the solid O-line. On defense, the Bengals return a top-flight pass rush and linebacker corps, but CB Leon Hall’s torn Achilles means top pick Kirkpatrick will start. Cincinnati certainly has talent, but Dalton’s lateseason decline and a much tougher schedule in 2012 could make a 9-7 record a tall order. Andy Dalton Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “How do they deal with success?” Wk 10 - N.Y. Giants Nov. 11 (Fox) Wk 11 - at Kansas City Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - Oakland Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - at San Diego Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - Dallas Dec. 9 (Fox) Wk 15 - at Philadelphia Dec. 13 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 16 - at Pittsburgh Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - Baltimore Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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2011 Record: 4-12, last place, AFC North Head Coach: Pat Shurmur, second season Additions: DE Frostee Rucker, DE Juqua Thomas-Parker Departures: RB Peyton Hillis, OT Tony Pashos, G Eric Steinbach, DE Jayme Mitchell, S Mike Adams Key Draft Picks: RB Trent Richardson (1), QB Brandon Weeden (1), OT Mitchell Schwartz (2), DT John Hughes (3), WR Travis Benjamin (4), LB James-Michael Johnson (4) Season preview: What do you get for the team that needs everything? If you’re the Cleveland Browns, it starts with the running back.
Colt McCoy
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Richardson will become the workhorse on this offense – in fact, he will probably BE the offense – mainly because it has little else. The team drafted a 28-yearold quarterback (Weeden) to hopefully supplant a weak-armed incumbent (Colt McCoy), who will be throwing to a receiver corps with no true No. 1, and be protected by an offensive line with holes. No issues there. On defense, things are slightly better. The pass defense, in fact, ranked second in the league last year, but the run defense ranked 30th and the pass rush produced only 24 sacks. And it doesn’t figure to improve this year. Look for this mistake on the lake to continue. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “They’ve got to be more competitive in their division; they were 0-6 (in 2011).”
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Royal Rumble Winners:
Jim Duggan (1988), Big John Stud (’89), Hulk Hogan (’90, ’91), Rick Flair (’92), Yokozuna (’93), Brett Hart/Lex Lugar (’94), Shawn Michaels (’95, ’96), Steve Austin (’97, ’98), Mr. McMahon (’99), The Rock (2000), Steve Austin (’01), Triple H (’02), Brock Lesnar (’03), Chris Benoit (’04), Batista (’05), Rey Mysterio (’06), The Undertaker (’07), John Cena (’08), Randy Orton (’09), Edge (’10), Alberto Del Rio (’11), Sheamus (’12)
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WORDS FROM THE WISE!
“I feel like I’m the best, but you’re not going to get me to say that.” Jerry Rice
“Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.” Mike Singletary
Pro football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors.” Frank Gifford
“What’s the toughest thing in a professional football game? It’s being the mother of the quarterback -- toughest thing.” John Madden
“We can’t run. We can’t pass. We can’t stop the run. We can’t stop the pass. We can’t kick. Other than that, we’re just not a very good football team right now.” Bruce Coslet
“Football is like life, it requires perseverance, selfdenial, hard work sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.”
“When you win, nothing hurts.”
Vince Lombardi
Joe Namath
“Football isn’t a contact sport, it’s a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport.” Duffy Daugherty
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Thursday College Football
4 p.m. on A ESPN; 12 a.m. on A ESPN College football season kicks off with a Thursday night SEC matchup in Nashville, Tenn., between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Vanderbilt Commodores. South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier lost some key performers from last year’s 11-2 team that trounced Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl, but has even higher expectations for his team in 2012.
Friday College Football
Saturday College Football
5 p.m. on / KNXV A battle of nationally ranked powers goes down tonight in Arlington, Texas, where Alabama opens defense of its 2011 national title against Michigan. The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 2 in preseason, lost significant talent to the NFL in the draft but should have more depth on offense, including junior quarterback A.J. McCarron.
Sunday NASCAR Racing
5 p.m. on A ESPN; 12 a.m. on A ESPN College football’s kickoff weekend continues with the Boise State Broncos visiting East Lansing and the Michigan State Spartans. Big challenges face the Broncos (12-1 last year), who have to replace four-year starting quarterback Kellen Moore as well as everyone on its excellent defensive line
4:30 p.m. on A ESPN Labor Day weekend is usually a time for barbecues, but tonight at Atlanta Motor Speedway, a different sort of heat will be generated in the AdvoCare 500. With the Chase for the Sprint Cup only two weeks away, drivers such as Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Carl Edwards will look to solidify their spots for the 10-race playoff. At last year’s race, Jeff Gordon took possession of third place on the all-time Cup winners list with his 85th career victory.
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2011 Record: 10-6, first place, AFC South Head Coach: Gary Kubiak, seventh season Additions: QB John Beck, RB Justin Forsett, LB Bradie James, CB Alan Ball, P Donnie Jones Departures: DE Mario Williams, OT Eric Winston, CB Jason Allen, TE Joel Dreessen, RB Lawrence Vickers, G Mike Brisiel, LB DeMeco Ryans, QB Matt Leinart, WR Jacoby Jones, G Kasey Studdard, K Neil Rackers Key Draft Picks: DE Whitney Mercilus (1), WR Devier Posey (3), G Brandon Brooks (3), C Ben Jones (4), WR Keshawn Martin
Matt Schaub
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2011 Record: 9-7, second place, AFC South Head Coach: Mike Munchak, second season Additions: LB Kamerion Wimbley, G Steve Hutchinson, DT Leger Douzable, RB Collin Mooney Departures: CB Cortland Finnegan, DE Jason Jones, SS Chris Hope, TE Daniel Graham, G Jake Scott, DE William Hayes Key Draft Picks: WR Kendall Wright (1), LB Zach Brown (2), DT Mike Martin (3), CB Coty Sensabaugh (4) Season preview: The Titans come into the season with optimism borne
Chris Johnson
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Season preview: The Texans managed to win the AFC South despite injuries to key players, including QB Matt Schaub, WR Andre Johnson and DE Williams. Now, with a return to health (but still no Williams, who’s now in Buffalo) and no real competition in the division, the sky’s the limit. Schaub is one of the game’s top signal callers and the tandem of RBs Arian Foster and Ben Tate ranks with the best in the league, though the receiver corps after Johnson and TE Owen Daniels is thin. The offensive line remains solid despite losing Winston and Brisiel. On defense, the front seven is top-flight but the secondary is shaky. Still, this is a team built to win and if health holds up in Houston, there will be no problem making a Super Bowl run. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “If their main three guys can stay healthy, it’ll be interesting when they get to the playoffs, can they win some games?” Wk 10 - at Chicago Nov. 11 (NBC) Wk 11 - Jacksonville Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - at Detroit Nov. 22 (CBS) (Thurs.) Wk 13 - at Tennessee Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - at New England Dec. 10 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 15 - Indianapolis Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - Minnesota Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - at Indianapolis Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
by a well-conditioned RB Chris Johnson and the encouraging play of their two starting quarterbacks from last year, Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker. Whoever starts will have talented targets to throw to in Nate Washington, Kenny Britt (whose ongoing knee woes may push back his 2012 debut), top pick Wright and TE Jared Cook. On defense, the Titans signed Wimbley to bolster a pass rush that registered only 28 sacks last year. That may prove to be key, as Tennessee lost one of its top cornerbacks in Finnegan. The Titans have a very solid team, but also a difficult early season schedule. Another nine-win season seems likely. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “(Chris Johnson) is the key. … Every time he got the ball (last year), he thought that he had to run for 25 yards. Just hit the hole. Sometimes you’re only going to run for three.” Wk 10 - at Miami Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - Bye Wk 12 - at Jacksonville Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - Houston Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - at Indianapolis Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - N.Y. Jets Dec. 17 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 16 - at Green Bay Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - Jacksonville Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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Kansas City at Buffalo (CBS, 11 a.m.) Cleveland at Cincinnati (CBS, 11 a.m.) Dallas at Seattle (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Washington at St. Louis (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Tennessee at San Diego (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Detroit at San Francisco (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
Monday, SepteMber 17 DeSean Jackson
Denver at Atlanta (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
Week 3 tHUrSday, SepteMber 20 N.Y. Giants at Carolina (NFLN, 6:20 p.m.)
SUnday, SepteMber 23
Week 1 WedneSday, SepteMber 5 Dallas at N.Y. Giants (NBC, 6:30 p.m.)
SUnday, SepteMber 9 Philadelphia at Cleveland (Fox, 11 a.m.) Washington at New Orleans (Fox, 11 a.m.) Indianapolis at Chicago (CBS, 11 a.m.) Miami at Houston (CBS, 11 a.m.) New England at Tennessee (CBS, 11 a.m.) Buffalo at N.Y. Jets (CBS, 11 a.m.) St. Louis at Detroit (Fox, 11 a.m.) Atlanta at Kansas City (Fox, 11 a.m.) Jacksonville at Minnesota (CBS, 11 a.m.) Carolina at Tampa Bay (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) Seattle at Arizona (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) San Francisco at Green Bay (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) Pittsburgh at Denver (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
Kansas City at New Orleans (CBS, 11 a.m.) N.Y. Jets at Miami (CBS, 11 a.m.) Cincinnati at Washington (CBS, 11 a.m.) Buffalo at Cleveland (CBS, 11 a.m.) Detroit at Tennessee (Fox, 11 a.m.) Jacksonville at Indianapolis (CBS, 11 a.m.) Tampa Bay at Dallas (Fox, 11 a.m.) San Francisco at Minnesota (Fox, 11 a.m.) St. Louis at Chicago (Fox, 11 a.m.) Atlanta at San Diego (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Philadelphia at Arizona (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Pittsburgh at Oakland (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Houston at Denver (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) New England at Baltimore (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
Monday, SepteMber 24 Green Bay at Seattle (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
Eli Manning
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Denver at San Diego (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
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Week 7
Cleveland at Baltimore (NFLN, 6:20 p.m.)
SUnday, SepteMber 30 New England at Buffalo (CBS, 11 a.m.) San Diego at Kansas City (CBS, 11 a.m.) Tennessee at Houston (CBS, 11 a.m.) Minnesota at Detroit (Fox, 11 a.m.) Carolina at Atlanta (Fox, 11 a.m.) Seattle at St. Louis (Fox, 11 a.m.) San Francisco at N.Y. Jets (Fox, 11 a.m.) Cincinnati at Jacksonville (CBS, 2:05 p.m.) Oakland at Denver (CBS, 2:05 p.m.) Miami at Arizona (CBS, 2:05 p.m.) Washington at Tampa Bay (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) New Orleans at Green Bay (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
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tHUrSday, oCtober 18 Seattle at San Francisco (NFLN, 6:20 p.m.)
SUnday, oCtober 21 Tennessee at Buffalo (CBS, 11 a.m.) New Orleans at Tampa Bay (Fox, 11 a.m.) Dallas at Carolina (Fox, 11 a.m.) Washington at N.Y. Giants (Fox, 11 a.m.) Cleveland at Indianapolis (CBS, 11 a.m.) Arizona at Minnesota (Fox, 11 a.m.) Green Bay at St. Louis (Fox, 11 a.m.) Baltimore at Houston (CBS, 11 a.m.) N.Y. Jets at New England (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Jacksonville at Oakland (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
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Chicago at Dallas (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
Detroit at Chicago (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
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Green Bay at Indianapolis (Fox, 11 a.m.) Atlanta at Washington (Fox, 11 a.m.) Tennessee at Minnesota (CBS, 11 a.m.) Philadelphia at Pittsburgh (Fox, 11 a.m.) Baltimore at Kansas City (CBS, 11 a.m.) Miami at Cincinnati (CBS, 11 a.m.) Cleveland at N.Y. Giants (CBS, 11 a.m.) Chicago at Jacksonville (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Seattle at Carolina (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Denver at New England (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Buffalo at San Francisco (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) San Diego at New Orleans (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
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Seattle at Detroit (Fox, 11 a.m.) Jacksonville at Green Bay (CBS, 11 a.m.) Indianapolis at Tennessee (CBS, 11 a.m.) Washington at Pittsburgh (Fox, 11 a.m.) San Diego at Cleveland (CBS, 11 a.m.) Atlanta at Philadelphia (Fox, 11 a.m.) Carolina at Chicago (Fox, 11 a.m.) New England at St. Louis (CBS, 11 a.m.) Miami at N.Y. Jets (CBS, 11 a.m.) Oakland at Kansas City (CBS, 2:05 p.m.) N.Y. Giants at Dallas (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) New Orleans at Denver (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
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Cincinnati at Baltimore (ESPN, 5 p.m.) San Diego at Oakland (ESPN, 8:15 p.m.)
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tHUrSday, SepteMber 13 Chicago at Green Bay (NFLN, 6:20 p.m.)
SUnday, SepteMber 16 Houston at Jacksonville (CBS, 11 a.m.) New Orleans at Carolina (Fox, 11 a.m.) Minnesota at Indianapolis (Fox, 11 a.m.) Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants (Fox, 11 a.m.) Arizona at New England (Fox, 11 a.m.) Baltimore at Philadelphia (CBS, 11 a.m.) Oakland at Miami (CBS, 11 a.m.)
Denver at Cincinnati (CBS, 11 a.m.) Chicago at Tennessee (Fox, 11 a.m.) Arizona at Green Bay (Fox, 11 a.m.) Buffalo at Houston (CBS, 11 a.m.) Miami at Indianapolis (CBS, 11 a.m.) Baltimore at Cleveland (CBS, 11 a.m.) Detroit at Jacksonville (Fox, 11 a.m.) Carolina at Washington (Fox, 11 a.m.) Minnesota at Seattle (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Tampa Bay at Oakland (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Pittsburgh at N.Y. Giants (CBS, 2:25 p.m.)
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Monday, noVeMber 12 Kansas City at Pittsburgh (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
Week 11 tHUrSday, noVeMber 15 Miami at Buffalo (NFLN, 6:20 p.m.)
SUnday, noVeMber 18 N.Y. Jets at St. Louis (CBS, 11 a.m.) Cincinnati at Kansas City (CBS, 11 a.m.) Green Bay at Detroit (Fox, 11 a.m.) Cleveland at Dallas (CBS, 11 a.m.) Arizona at Atlanta (Fox, 11 a.m.) Indianapolis at New England (CBS, 11 a.m.) Philadelphia at Washington (Fox, 11 a.m.) Jacksonville at Houston (CBS, 11 a.m.) Tampa Bay at Carolina (Fox, 11 a.m.) New Orleans at Oakland (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) San Diego at Denver (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Baltimore at Pittsburgh (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
Monday, noVeMber 19 Chicago at San Francisco (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
Week 12 tHUrSday, noVeMber 22 Houston at Detroit (CBS, 10:30 a.m.) Washington at Dallas (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) New England at N.Y. Jets (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
SUnday, noVeMber 25 Buffalo at Indianapolis (CBS, 11 a.m.) Pittsburgh at Cleveland (CBS, 11 a.m.) Atlanta at Tampa Bay (Fox, 11 a.m.) Minnesota at Chicago (Fox, 11 a.m.) Denver at Kansas City (CBS, 11 a.m.) Oakland at Cincinnati (CBS, 11 a.m.) Seattle at Miami (Fox, 11 a.m.)
Houston at New England (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
Week 15 Cincinnati at Philadelphia (NFLN, 6:20 p.m.)
New Orleans at Atlanta (NFLN, 6:20 p.m.)
SUnday, deCeMber 2 San Francisco at St. Louis (Fox, 11 a.m.) Seattle at Chicago (Fox, 11 a.m.) Arizona at N.Y. Jets (Fox, 11 a.m.) Jacksonville at Buffalo (CBS, 11 a.m.) Indianapolis at Detroit (CBS, 11 a.m.) Carolina at Kansas City (Fox, 11 a.m.) Minnesota at Green Bay (Fox, 11 a.m.) Houston at Tennessee (CBS, 11 a.m.) New England at Miami (CBS, 11 a.m.) Tampa Bay at Denver (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Cincinnati at San Diego (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Cleveland at Oakland (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Pittsburgh at Baltimore (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Philadelphia at Dallas (NBC, 6:20 p.m.)
Monday, deCeMber 3 N.Y. Giants at Washington (NBC, 6:30 p.m.)
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Green Bay at Chicago (Fox, 11 a.m.) Minnesota at St. Louis (Fox, 11 a.m.) Tampa Bay at New Orleans (Fox, 11 a.m.) Jacksonville at Miami (CBS, 11 a.m.) N.Y. Giants at Atlanta (Fox, 11 a.m.) Washington at Cleveland (Fox, 11 a.m.) Indianapolis at Houston (CBS, 11 a.m.) Denver at Baltimore (CBS, 11 a.m.) Seattle at Buffalo (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Carolina at San Diego (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Detroit at Arizona (Fox, 2:05 p.m.) Pittsburgh at Dallas (CBS, 2:25 p.m.)
tHUrSday, deCeMber 5 Denver at Oakland (NFLN, 6:20 p.m.)
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N.Y. Jets at Tennessee (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
Week 16 SatUrday, deCeMber 22 Atlanta at Detroit (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.)
SUnday, deCeMber 23 Minnesota at Houston (Fox, 11 a.m.) Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (CBS, 11 a.m.) New England at Jacksonville (CBS, 11 a.m.) Buffalo at Miami (CBS, 11 a.m.) New Orleans at Dallas (Fox, 11 a.m.) Tennessee at Green Bay
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Week 17 SUnday, deCeMber 30 Dallas at Washington (Fox, 11 a.m.) Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants (Fox, 11 a.m.) Tampa Bay at Atlanta (Fox, 11 a.m.) Jacksonville at Tennessee (CBS, 11 a.m.) Chicago at Detroit (Fox, 11 a.m.) Carolina at New Orleans (Fox, 11 a.m.) Green Bay at Minnesota (Fox, 11 a.m.) Cleveland at Pittsburgh (CBS, 11 a.m.) Houston at Indianapolis (CBS, 11 a.m.) Miami at New England (CBS, 11 a.m.) N.Y. Jets at Buffalo (CBS, 11 a.m.) Baltimore at Cincinnati (CBS, 11 a.m.) St. Louis at Seattle (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) Arizona at San Francisco (Fox, 2:25 p.m.) Kansas City at Denver (CBS, 2:25 p.m.) Oakland at San Diego (CBS, 2:25 p.m.)
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2011 Record: 5-11, third place, AFC South Head Coach: Mike Mularkey, first season Additions: QB Chad Henne, CB Aaron Ross, WR Laurent Robinson, WR Lee Evans Departures: DE Matt Roth, WR Kassim Osgood, DE Aaron Kampman, DT Leger Douzable, CB Drew Coleman Key Draft Picks: WR Justin Blackmon (1), DE Andre Branch (2), P Bryan Anger (3) Season preview: A 5-11 record last year sent the Jaguars out to address several needs, most glaring among them being
the receiver corps, which was among the league’s worst. Toward that end, the team took the best receiver in the draft in Blackmon and signed Robinson away from Dallas, hoping that will give second-year QB Blaine Gabbert a pair of legitimate targets. Whether that plays out is a major question. Branch answers a need at defensive end, while Anger has the makings of a very solid NFL punter. The team has one of the best linebacker units in the league and Maurice Jones-Drew is an elite runner. The Jags could surprise a few people in 2012, depending on Gabbert’s play, so an 8-8 record isn’t an unrealistic expectation.
Maurice JonesDrew
Wk 1 - at Minnesota Sept. 9 (CBS) Wk 2 - Houston Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - at Indianapolis Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - Cincinnati Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - Chicago Oct. 7 (Fox) Wk 6 - Bye Wk 7 - at Oakland Oct. 21 (CBS) Wk 8 - at Green Bay Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - Detroit Nov. 4 (Fox)
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “(The key is) Blaine Gabbert. They got some weapons for the guy. Can he play quarterback?”
Wk 10 - Indianapolis Nov. 8 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 11 - at Houston Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - Tennessee Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - at Buffalo Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - N.Y. Jets Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - at Miami Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - New England Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - at Tennessee Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
2011 Record: 2-14, last place, AFC South Addai, Saturday, Garcon and Clark heading a long list of veteran defections. Head Coach: Chuck Pagano, first season Of course, they also drafted the best Additions: DE Cory Redding, DT quarterback prospect since Manning in Brandon McKinney, S Tom Zbikowski, QB Luck, who will start immediately. He’ll Drew Stanton, RB Mewelde Moore, WR have a familiar target to throw to in fellow Donnie Avery, C Samson Satele Stanford alumnus Fleener and a veteran Departures: QB Peyton Manning, QB Dan presence in re-signed Reggie Wayne. The running game was among the league’s Orlovsky, RB Joseph Addai, WR Pierre worst with Addai and will likely still be, Garcon, TE Dallas Clark, G Ryan Diem, with Donald Brown, Delone Carter and C Jeff Saturday, C/G Mike Pollak, DE Tyler Brayton, DE Jamaal rookie Vick Ballard the likely options. Anderson, DT Eric Foster On defense, Pagano employs the 3-4 scheme he used in Baltimore, but Key Draft Picks: QB the talent level is still low. With Andrew Luck (1), TE Coby a plan now in place, the Colts Fleener (2), TE Dwayne should improve by several games. Allen (3), WR Ty Hilton (3) Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: Season preview: One “It’s the mental part of it. When word – rebuilding. The Colts you get beat up, how do you deal experienced probably the Donald with all of that? (Luck) will be able biggest talent drain in recent Brown memory, with Manning, to deal with it. He’s mentally that way.” Wk 1 - at Chicago Sept. 9 (CBS) Wk 2 - Minnesota Sept. 16 (Fox) Wk 3 - Jacksonville Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - Bye Wk 5 - Green Bay Oct. 7 (Fox) Wk 6 - at N.Y. Jets Oct. 14 (CBS) Wk 7 - Cleveland Oct. 21 (CBS) Wk 8 - at Tennessee Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - Miami Nov. 4 (CBS)
Wk 10 - at Jacksonville Nov. 8 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 11 - at New England Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - Buffalo Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - at Detroit Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - Tennessee Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - at Houston Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - at Kansas City Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - Houston Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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2011 Record: 8-8, first place, AFC West; 1-1 in postseason, lost to Patriots in divisional playoff Head Coach: John Fox, first season Additions: QB Peyton Manning, CB Tracy Porter, S Mike Adams, TE Joel Dreessen, TE Jacob Tamme, WR Brandon Stokley, QB Caleb Hanie, WR Andre Caldwell Departures: QB Tim Tebow, QB Brady Quinn, RB Spencer Larsen, WR Eddie Royal, DE Derrick Photo Harvey, DT by Eric Bakke Brodrick Bunkley, DT Marcus Thomas Key Draft Picks: DT Derek Wolfe (2), QB Brock Osweiler (2), RB Ronnie Hillman (3), CB Omar Bolden (4), C Philip Blake (4)
Season preview: The Broncos went 88 last year and advanced to the second round mainly because of a ferocious defense and a running game that was the best in the league. Now Manning replaces Tebow at quarterback, so look for the 31stranked passing game to get better in a hurry, while the beastly Wolfe should make an immediate impact on the defensive line. Osweiler will learn the ropes under one of the game’s greats. Adams brings a veteran presence to an inexperienced secondary, but how much he helps remains to be seen. The Broncos have perhaps the NFL’s toughest schedule, but with Manning in tow, an 11-5 record and AFC West title is possible.
Peyton Manning
Wk 1 - Pittsburgh Sept. 9 (NBC) Wk 2 - at Atlanta Sept. 17 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 3 - Houston Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - Oakland Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - at New England Oct. 7 (CBS) Wk 6 - at San Diego Oct. 15 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 7 - Bye Wk 8 - New Orleans Oct. 28 (NBC) Wk 9 - at Cincinnati Nov. 4 (CBS)
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “Peyton Manning is the guy. He’s going to protect you; he’s going to eat up the clock for you; he’s going to control the tempo of the game.”
Wk 10 - at Carolina Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - San Diego Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - at Kansas City Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - Tampa Bay Dec. 2 (Fox) Wk 14 - at Oakland Dec. 6 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 15 - at Baltimore Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - Cleveland Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - Kansas City Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
2 x FULL ad “2012 NFL Sponsor” 2011 Record: 8-8, second place, AFC West Head Coach: Norv Turner, sixth season Additions: QB Charlie Whitehurst, RB Le’Ron McClain, LB Jarret Johnson, WR Robert Meachem, WR Eddie Royal, S Atari Bigby Departures: WR Vincent Jackson, G Kris Dielman, QB Billy Volek, RB Mike Tolbert, WR Patrick Crayton, OT Marcus McNeill Key Draft Picks: DE Melvin Ingram (1), DT Kendall Reyes (2), S Brandon Taylor (3), TE Ladarius Green (4) Season preview: Phil Rivers had what was considered Wk 1 - at Oakland Sept. 10 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 2 - Tennessee Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - Atlanta Sept. 23 (Fox) Wk 4 - at Kansas City Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - at New Orleans Oct. 7 (NBC) Wk 6 - Denver Oct. 15 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 7 - Bye Wk 8 - at Cleveland Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - Kansas City Nov. 1 (NFLN) (Thurs.)
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an off year last year despite throwing for 4,600 yards. But he was also beaten up and threw a career-high 20 interceptions, thanks to a right side of the line that didn’t offer much protection (and hasn’t been improved this year). Jackson is gone, so the new No. 1 receiver is Malcolm Floyd, complemented by Meachem. Antonio Gates and Ryan Mathews will carry the rushing load, assuming they can stay healthy. On defense, the pass rush produced only 32 sacks last year, so the Chargers drafted Ingram and Reyes at No. 1 and 2. The run defense also was mediocre, but Johnson’s acquisition should help. A return to health by Rivers and Gates and defensive improvement could make the Chargers a factor again. Phil Rivers
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “Defensively, how far have they come? That’s going to be the key.”
Wk 10 - at Tampa Bay Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - at Denver Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - Baltimore Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - Cincinnati Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - at Pittsburgh Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - Carolina Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - at N.Y. Jets Dec. 23 (NBC) Wk 17 - Oakland Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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Head Coach: Dennis Allen, first season Additions: QB Matt Leinart, G Ed Wang, DE Dave Tollefson, LB Philip Wheeler, CB Patrick Lee, CB Shawntae Spencer, RB Mike Goodson Departures: OT Bruce Campbell, QB Jason Campbell, RB Michael Bush, WR Chaz Schilens, TE Kevin Boss, OT Stephon Heyer, C Samson Satele, DE/LB Kamerion Wimbley, DE Trevor Scott, DE Jarvis Moss, DE Quentin Groves, DT John Henderson, ILB Darryl Blackstock, CB Stanford Routt, CB Chris Johnson, CB Lito Sheppard Key Draft Picks: G Tony Bergstrom (3), LB Miles Burris (4) Wk 1 - San Diego Sept. 10 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 2 - at Miami Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - Pittsburgh Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - at Denver Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - Bye Wk 6 - at Atlanta Oct. 14 (CBS) Wk 7 - Jacksonville Oct. 21 (CBS) Wk 8 - at Kansas City Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - Tampa Bay Nov. 4 (Fox)
Season preview: The offseason saw the 8-8 Raiders do a major overhaul, starting with their coaching staff and sweeping through the defense, which was among the league’s worst in 2011. But just how much Tollefson, Wheeler, Lee and Spencer will help a unit that ranked 27th remains to be seen. The team had almost no picks in the first few rounds, but new GM Reggie McKenzie appears to have gotten value with Bergstrom and Burris. The offense, led by the at-times erratic Palmer, is among the game’s best, especially with elitelevel runner Darren McFadden. If this team’s defense can rise from the level of atrocious to average, an 11-12 win season isn’t out of the question.
Darren McFadden
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “Defensively, this team struggles. … And they can’t stop the run. You’ve got to fix that.”
Wk 10 - at Baltimore Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - New Orleans Nov. 18 (Fox) Wk 12 - at Cincinnati Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - Cleveland Dec. 2 (CBS) Wk 14 - Denver Dec. 6 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 15 - Kansas City Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - at Carolina Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - at San Diego Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
2011 Record: 7-9, last place, AFC West Head Coach: Romeo Crennel, first season Additions: TE Kevin Boss, CB Stanford Routt, RB Peyton Hillis, OT Eric Winston, QB Brady Quinn, S Abram Elam Departures: CB Brandon Carr, OT Barry Richardson, S Sabby Piscitelli, QB Kyle Orton, RB Jackie Battle, FB Le’Ron McClain, TE Leonard Pope Key Draft Picks: NT Dontari Poe (1), G Jeff Allen (2), OT Donald Stephenson (3), WR Devon Wylie (4) Season preview: The Chiefs are better than their 2011 7-9 record indicates, a function more of injuries to key players Wk 1 - Atlanta Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - at Buffalo Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - at New Orleans Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - San Diego Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - Baltimore Oct. 7 (CBS) Wk 6 - at Tampa Bay Oct. 14 (CBS) Wk 7 - Bye Wk 8 - Oakland Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - at San Diego Nov. 1 (NFLN) (Thurs.)
than a lack of talent. On offense, RB Jamaal Charles and TE Tony Moeaki are back from torn ACLs, and QB Matt Cassel should be recovered from hand woes. That alone should help revive an attack that ranked near the bottom of the NFL in most major categories. Cassel will also have a stellar offensive line protecting him as he throws to solid targets in Dwayne Bowe and Jonathan Baldwin. And one of the league’s top defenses gets better with the return of S Eric Berry from a torn ACL and the addition of monster NT Poe. With health, the Chiefs could make the AFC West a three-team race and even win it with an 11-5 record. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “Can Matt Cassel have a consistent Dwayne season? If he can, then Bowe they have a chance.”
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2011 Record: 8-8, third place, AFC West
Wk 10 - at Pittsburgh Nov. 12 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 11 - Cincinnati Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - Denver Nov. 25 (CBS) Wk 13 - Carolina Dec. 2 (Fox) Wk 14 - at Cleveland Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - at Oakland Dec. 16 (CBS) Wk 16 - Indianapolis Dec. 23 (CBS) Wk 17 - at Denver Dec. 30 (CBS) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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2011 Record: 9-7, first place, NFC East; 4-0 in postseason, defeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI Head Coach: Tom Coughlin, ninth season Additions: TE Martellus Bennett, LB Keith Rivers, DT Shaun Rogers, S Stevie Brown, CB Antwaun Molden Departures: WR Mario Manningham, CB Aaron Ross, RB Brandon Jacobs, OT Kareem McKenzie Key Draft Picks: RB David Wilson (1), WR Rueben Randle (2), CB Jayron Hosley (3), TE Adrien Eli Robinson (4), OT Brandon Manning Mosley (4) Wk 1 - Dallas Sept. 5 (NBC) (Thurs.) Wk 2 - Tampa Bay Sept. 16 (Fox) Wk 3 - at Carolina Sept. 20 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 4 - at Philadelphia Sept. 30 (NBC) Wk 5 - Cleveland Oct. 7 (CBS) Wk 6 - at San Francisco Oct. 14 (Fox) Wk 7 - Washington Oct. 21 (Fox) Wk 8 - at Dallas Oct. 28 (Fox) Wk 9 - Pittsburgh Nov. 4 (CBS)
Season preview: After a 9-7 record in 2011, the Giants went on an amazing run that ended with a title, proving that the team that gets hot at the right time can win it all. Eli Manning returns with elite receivers in Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz, but the running game was the league’s worst. Draftee Wilson should be an upgrade over Jacobs, but how much is questionable. Almost as problematic was the 29th-ranked pass defense, which gets help with Rivers, Brown, Molden and Hosley. The Giants are still very talented and playoffworthy, but they lost some depth. If injuries mount, there could be trouble. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “You can name a lot of things. But I think the things they really want to improve on – Coach Coughlin – is the running game. That kind of protects their defense and Eli.” Wk 10 - at Cincinnati Nov. 11 (Fox) Wk 11 - Bye Wk 12 - Green Bay Nov. 25 (NBC) Wk 13 - at Washington Dec. 3 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 14 - New Orleans Dec. 9 (Fox) Wk 15 - at Atlanta Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - at Baltimore Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - Philadelphia Dec. 30 (Fox) *Check local listings; subject to change.
Season preview: After going 8-8 and 2011 Record: 8-8, second place, NFC East missing the playoffs last year, the Eagles addressed holes on defense Head Coach: Andy Reid, 14th season with the draftings of Cox, Kendricks and Additions: OT Demetress Bell, Boykin and the acquisition of Ryans. linebacker DeMeco Ryans, It will be interesting to see if the new QB Trent Edwards, G Mike players can help shore up a porous Gibson, OT Steve Vallos, OT run defense. On offense, QB Michael Thomas Welch, LB Mychal Vick has some major playmakers Kendricks, DT Fletcher Cox in RB LeSean McCoy and WR DeSean Jackson. If that group Departures: CB Asante can stay healthy and on the Samuel, C Jamaal field, this team can make a Jackson, QB Vince long playoff run. If not, more Young, RB Ronnie disappointment will be in Brown, WR Steve store. Smith Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) Key Draft Picks: DT take: “It’s all on Michael Fletcher Cox (1), LB Vick. If he can stay healthy Mychal Kendricks (2), and protect the football, they have DE Vinny Curry (3), Michael an excellent chance of winning QB Nick Foles (3), CB Vick this division.” Brandon Boykin (4) Wk 1 - at Cleveland Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - Baltimore Sept. 16 (CBS) Wk 3 - at Arizona Sept. 23 (Fox) Wk 4 - N.Y. Giants Sept. 30 (NBC) Wk 5 - at Pittsburgh Oct. 7 (Fox) Wk 6 - Detroit Oct. 14 (Fox) Wk 7 - Bye Wk 8 - Atlanta Oct. 28 (Fox) Wk 9 - at New Orleans Nov. 5 (ESPN) (Mon.)
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Head Coach: Jason Garrett, third season Additions: CB Brandon Carr, QB Kyle Orton, G Mackenzy Bernadeau, RB Lawrence Vickers, S Brodney Pool, LB Dan Connor, G Nate Livings, QB Rudy Carpenter, S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, P Jake Rogers Departures: CB Terence Newman, WR Laurent Robinson, TE Martellus Bennett, LB Bradie James, LB Keith Brooking Key Draft Picks: CB Morris Claiborne (1), DE Tyrone Crawford (3), LB Kyle Wilbur (4), S Matt Johnson (4)
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Season preview: After going 8-8 and finishing out of the playoffs last year, the Cowboys drafted what many agree could be an impact player on defense in Claiborne, who with acquisitions Carr and Pool should shore up a pass defense that ranked 23rd in 2011. The other glaring weakness, the offensive line, didn’t get as much attention, with mediocrities Livings and Bernadeau representing the best they could do. Tony Romo is among the best at quarterback, and now he gets a legitimate back-up in Orton. But problems on the O-line and the defensive front seven mean this team will struggle. Another 8-8 season may be a best-case scenario.
2011 Record: 5-11, last place, NFC East
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “They’ve got to finish games.”
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Head Coach: Mike Shanahan, third season Additions: WR Pierre Garcon, WR Josh Morgan, S Brandon Meriweather, CB Cedric Griffin, LB Jonathan Goff, S Madieu Williams, OT James Lee, CB Leigh Torrence, CB Tanard Jackson Departures: WR Jabar Gaffney, S Oshiomogho Atogwe, RB Mike Sellers Key Draft Picks: QB Robert Griffin III (1), G John LeRibeus (3), QB Kirk Cousins (4), LB Keenan Robinson (4) Season preview: The Redskins haven’t had a franchise quarterback Wk 1 - at New Orleans Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - at St. Louis Sept. 16 (Fox) Wk 3 - Cincinnati Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - at Tampa Bay Sept. 30 (Fox) Wk 5 - Atlanta Oct. 7 (Fox) Wk 6 - Minnesota Oct. 14 (Fox) Wk 7 - at N.Y. Giants Oct. 21 (Fox) Wk 8 - at Pittsburgh Oct. 28 (Fox) Wk 9 - Carolina Nov. 4 (Fox)
since … Joe Theismann? So after a decade of mediocrity, the team paid dearly for what many believe is an NFLready QB in Griffin. Now the eyes of the nation’s capital are on him to see if he’s worth three future first-round picks and a second rounder – no pressure there. Through the draft, the team plugged holes in the offensive line (LeRibeus, Tom Compton, Adam Gettis), secondary (Richard Crawford, Jordan Bernstine) and at linebacker (Keenan Robinson). And through free agency, it got targets for Griffin in Garcon and Morgan – to go with returning Santana Moss. This is not yet a Super Bowl team, but if Griffin plays respectably a winning season wouldn’t be a shock.
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2011 Record: 8-8, third place, NFC East
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “They have some stability now at quarterback. … But there’s so much pressure on this guy, as good as he is, he’s still a rookie.” Wk 10 - Bye Wk 11 - Philadelphia Nov. 18 (Fox) Wk 12 - at Dallas Nov. 22 (Fox) (Thurs.) Wk 13 - N.Y. Giants Dec. 3 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 14 - Baltimore Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - at Cleveland Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - at Philadelphia Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - Dallas Dec. 30 (Fox) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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2011 Record: 15-1, first place, NFC North; 0-1 in postseason, lost to Giants in divisional playoff Head Coach: Mike McCarthy, seventh season Additions: C Jeff Saturday, DE Anthony Hargrove, DT Daniel Muir, DE/DT Phillip Merling Departures: C Scott Wells, OT Chad Clifton, S Nick Collins, QB Matt Flynn, RB Ryan Grant, NT Howard Green Key Draft Picks: DE Nick Perry (1), DT Jerel Worthy (2), CB Casey Hayward (2), DT Mike Daniels (4), S Jerron McMillian (4) Wk 1 - San Francisco Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - Chicago Sept. 13 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 3 - at Seattle Sept. 24 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 4 - New Orleans Sept. 30 (Fox) Wk 5 - at Indianapolis Oct. 7 (Fox) Wk 6 - at Houston Oct. 14 (NBC) Wk 7 - at St. Louis Oct. 21 (Fox) Wk 8 - Jacksonville Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - Arizona Nov. 4 (Fox)
Season preview: A 15-1 record followed by a shocking divisional-round exit told the Packers they needed defense, especially against the pass, in which they ranked dead-last in 2011. Toward that end, Packers GM Ted Thompson traded up to draft Perry to complement Clay Matthews at end, plus pick all defenders (Worthy, Hayward, Daniels, McMillian, LB Terrell Manning) in the first five rounds. On the other side of the ball, Aaron Rodgers leads a high-octane offense that ranked third overall last year, despite a lackluster running game. If he remains on his game and the defense can rise to the occasion, a Super Bowl run isn’t out of the question.
Aaron Rodgers
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “As good as Aaron Rodgers is, they have to be able to run the ball on offense.”
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ranked among the league’s worst a 2011 Record: 10-6, second place, NFC North; 0-1 in postseason, lost to Saints in year ago and collapsed altogether in the season’s second half. The team wildcard game addressed that with the draftings of Head Coach: Jim Schwartz, fourth Bentley and Lewis, and the acquisitions season of Lacey and Jones. The running game Additions: CB Jacob Lacey, DE/LB was also an area of concern, but that Everette Brown, S Sean Jones should get better with healthy seasons from Jahvid Best, Mikel Leshoure and Departures: CB Eric Wright, Kevin Smith. And the team had trouble QB Drew Stanton, OLB against better competition, going 0-5 Bobby Carpenter, S Chris against NFC playoff teams. Still, Matthew Harris Stafford is an elite quarterback, and Key Draft Picks: OT Riley the team has one of the game’s Reiff (1), WR Ryan Broyles best receiver corps led by Calvin (2), CB Dwight Bentley (3), Johnson. If they can shore up LB Ronnell Lewis (4)) their weaknesses, the Lions could threaten the Packers in the NFC Season preview: For a North. team that finished 10-6, the Lions came into Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: the offseason with “This is a team that had some Matthew many problems. success last year. Now how are Stafford Their defense they going to handle it?” Wk 1 - St. Louis Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - at San Francisco Sept. 16 (NBC) Wk 3 - at Tennessee Sept. 23 (Fox) Wk 4 - Minnesota Sept. 30 (Fox) Wk 5 - Bye Wk 6 - at Philadelphia Oct. 14 (Fox) Wk 7 - at Chicago Oct. 22 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 8 - Seattle Oct. 28 (Fox) Wk 9 - at Jacksonville Nov. 4 (Fox)
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Legendary quarterback Joe Montana produces wine under the label Montagia. Terry Bradshaw is the first and only NFL player to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The average number of people at a Super Bowl party is 17.
Monday Night Football first aired in 1970. The initial hosts were Howard Cosell, Keith Jackson and Don Meredith. The Indianapolis Colts are the first team in NFL history to win 12 or more games in five consecutive years.
In 1991, Brett Favre was selected #33 in the NFL draft.
Hard hitting safety Rodney Harrison is the NFL’s all-time leader in personal foul penalties.
Emmitt Smith had the same number of rushing yards in his last season as he did in his rookie season (937).
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2011 Record: 8-8, third place, NFC North Head Coach: Lovie Smith, ninth season Additions: WR Brandon Marshall, QB Jason Campbell, LB Blake Costanzo, WR Eric Weems, RB Michael Bush, WR Devin Thomas, LB Geno Hayes, G Chilo Rachal, DT John McCargo Departures: DT Anthony Adams, QB Caleb Hanie, OT Frank Omiyale, DT Amobi Okoye, WR Roy Williams, RB Marion Barber Key Draft Picks: LB Shea McClellin (1), WR Alshon Jeffery (2), S Brandon Hardin (3), TE Evan Rodriguez (4)
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that went 11-5 in 2010 down to 8-8 last year. But now with QB Jay Cutler and RB Matt Forte healthy and with the addition of elite receiver Marshall, the Bears should be back to their winning ways. The team ignored its most glaring weaknesses, an offensive line that gave up 49 sacks last year, but line coach Mike Tice has a history of making inept units capable. On defense, some key players (DE Julius Peppers, LB Brian Urlacher) are on the wrong side of 30, so it remains to be seen whether it can hold up over a long season. Still, with this team’s elite talent, it’s not inconceivable to see it playing well into January. Jay Cutler
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “It boils down to this: the age of their defense. Can they hold up?”
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2011 Record: 3-13, last place, NFC North Head Coach: Leslie Frazier, third season Additions: TE John Carlson, OT Geoff Schwartz, RB Rex Hilliard, WR Jerome Simpson CB Chris Carr Departures: K Ryan Longwell, RB Jim Kleinsasser, G Steve Hutchinson, G Anthony Herrera, DT Remi Ayodele Key Draft Picks: OT Matt Kalil (1), S Harrison Smith (1), CB Josh Robinson (3), WR Jarius Wright (4), RB Rhett Ellison (4), WR Greg Childs (4) Season preview: The Vikes addressed their most pressing need, the offensive line, with
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that went 11-5 in 2010 down to 8-8 last year. But now with QB Jay Cutler and RB Matt Forte healthy and with the addition of elite receiver Marshall, the Bears should be back to their winning ways. The team ignored its most glaring weaknesses, an offensive line that gave up 49 sacks last year, but line coach Mike Tice has a history of making inept units capable. On defense, some key players (DE Julius Peppers, LB Brian Urlacher) are on the wrong side of 30, so it remains to be seen whether it can hold up over a long season. Still, with this team’s elite talent, it’s not inconceivable to see it playing well into January.
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the drafting of Kalil and the acquisition of Schwartz. Another area of concern was the secondary, which gave up 34 TD passes in 2011. Draftees Smith and Robinson should help there, but their inexperience may become an issue. AllPro RB Adrian Peterson is coming off a torn ACL, so it remains to be seen how much he can contribute. If recovered, he’ll undoubtedly enhance the development of second-year QB Christian Ponder. Newly acquired Simpson should help at wideout. This team will do better than the 3-13 record it posted in 2011, but with questions in the secondary, not by much.
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Race Director Will Newcomer says, “Devil Dash is an event that runners and spectators will never forget. After conquering an adventurous course with 13+ natural and man made obstacles, racers will celebrate with live music, beer and food, alongside their fellow devils & angels.” Jeff Overton, Camelback RanchGlendale President and General Manger, offers, “We’re proud to host Devil Dash at Camelback RanchGlendale. Although primarily a baseball venue, our beautiful 141acre campus is ideally suited to host other events. We are excited to add Devil Dash to our growing list of events and showcase our campus to its thousands of participants.” Beer and food will be available for purchase in the Beer Garden of Eden. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the live music playing throughout the day and watch the racers tackle several obstacles near the finish line. Lifequest Transitions (LQT) is Devil Dash’s Official Charity partner in 2012. LQT provides adventure programs for injured military members and hosts a variety of programs to help wounded warriors transition back to civilian life. Additionally, local nonprofit
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2011 Record: 13-3, first place, NFC South; 1-1 in postseason, lost to 49ers in divisional playoff Head Coach: Joe Vitt (interim), first season Additions: WR Marques Colston, LB Chris Chamberlain, LB Curtis Lofton, QB Chase Daniel, LB David Hawthorne, G Ben Grubbs, DT Remi Ayodele, K John Kasay, DT Brodrick Bunkley Departures: WR Robert Meachem, G Carl Nicks, NT Shaun Rogers, NT Aubrayo Franklin, LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar, CB Tracy Porter Key Draft Picks: DT Akiem Hicks (3), WR Nick Toon (4) Season preview: The Bountygate scandal has left many players and coaches suspended, including
Drew Brees
Wk 1 - Washington Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - at Carolina Sept. 16 (Fox) Wk 3 - Kansas City Sept. 23 (CBS) Wk 4 - at Green Bay Sept. 30 (Fox) Wk 5 - San Diego Oct. 7 (NBC) Wk 6 - Bye Wk 7 - at Tampa Bay Oct. 21 (Fox) Wk 8 - at Denver Oct. 28 (NBC) Wk 9 - Philadelphia Nov. 5 (ESPN) (Mon.)
head coach Sean Payton for the year, though the team still has arguably the game’s best quarterback in Drew Brees. On defense, top performers such as LB Jonathan Vilma will be under suspension and the unit as a whole will have to adjust to not resorting to dirty play. But they did make some solid acquisitions in Lofton, Hawthorne and Bunkley, so the defense could actually improve. Still, this is a team in disarray and badly in need of a leader. That should be Brees, whose leadership will be especially integral to a team in crisis. A playoff berth would be a surprise. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “They need (Brees) more than ever.” Wk 10 - Atlanta Nov. 11 (Fox) Wk 11 - at Oakland Nov. 18 (Fox) Wk 12 - San Francisco Nov. 25 (Fox) Wk 13 - at Atlanta Nov. 29 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 14 - at N.Y. Giants Dec. 9 (Fox) Wk 15 - Tampa Bay Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - at Dallas Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - Carolina Dec. 30 (Fox) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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2011 Record: 10-6, second place, NFC South; 0-1 in postseason, lost to Giants in wildcard game Head Coach: Mike Smith, fifth season Additions: LB Lofa Tatupu, G Vince Manuwai, CB Asante Samuel Departures: RB Ovie Mughelli, LB Mike Peterson, LB Curtis Lofton, S James Sanders, KR Eric Weems Key Draft Picks: C Peter Konz (2), OT Lamar Holmes (3) Season preview: After going 10-6 and losing to the eventual Super Bowl champs in the wild-card round, the Falcons made the best of their limited draft options to address Wk 1 - at Kansas City Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - Denver Sept. 17 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 3 - at San Diego Sept. 23 (Fox) Wk 4 - Carolina Sept. 30 (Fox) Wk 5 - at Washington Oct. 7 (Fox) Wk 6 - Oakland Oct. 14 (CBS) Wk 7 - Bye Wk 8 - at Philadelphia Oct. 28 (Fox) Wk 9 - Dallas Nov. 4 (NBC)
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a persistent problem and take Holmes in the third round to play left tackle. Second-rounder Konz, a center by trade, will play right tackle. Another bugaboo was the running game, which couldn’t be addressed because of lack of resources, so Michael Turner and his 30-year-old legs will likely do the heavy lifting once again, helped by second-year man Jacquizz Rodgers. Samuel will help a lackluster pass defense, but free safety and defensive end remain areas of concern. Still, in a year where their chief rivals, the Saints, are missing key personnel, Matt Ryan and the Falcons should prosper. Division title, anyone? Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “They really need to use the situation of the Saints and jump on it.” Wk 10 - at New Orleans Nov. 11 (Fox) Wk 11 - Arizona Nov. 18 (Fox) Wk 12 - at Tampa Bay Nov. 25 (Fox) Wk 13 - New Orleans Nov. 29 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 14 - at Carolina Dec. 9 (Fox) Wk 15 - N.Y. Giants Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - at Detroit Dec. 22 (ESPN) (Sat.) Wk 17 - Tampa Bay Dec. 30 (Fox) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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Head Coach: Greg Schiano, first season Additions: WR Vincent Jackson, G Carl Nicks, CB Eric Wright, WR Tiquan Underwood, TE Chase Coffman, QB Dan Orlovsky, OT Jamon Meredith, DT Amobi Okoye, DT Gary Gibson, TE Dallas Clark, DE Wallace Gilberry Departures: QB Josh Johnson, RB Kregg Lumpkin, RB Earnest Graham, TE Kellen Winslow Jr., C Jeff Faine, DT Albert Haynesworth, LB Geno Hayes, CB Elbert Mack, S Tanard Jackson Key Draft Picks: S Mark Barron (1), RB Doug Martin (1), LB Lavonte David (2)
Head Coach: Greg Schiano, first season Additions: WR Vincent Jackson, G Carl Nicks, CB Eric Wright, WR Tiquan Underwood, TE Chase Coffman, QB Dan Orlovsky, OT Jamon Meredith, DT Amobi Okoye, DT Gary Gibson, TE Dallas Clark, DE Wallace Gilberry Departures: QB Josh Johnson, RB Kregg Lumpkin, RB Earnest Graham, TE Kellen Winslow Jr., C Jeff Faine, DT Albert Haynesworth, LB Geno Hayes, CB Elbert Mack, S Tanard Jackson Key Draft Picks: S Mark Barron (1), RB Doug Martin (1), LB Lavonte David (2)
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Season preview: The Bucs had the NFL’s worst defense last year. They rid themselves of cancers in Haynesworth and Jackson, and acquired CB Wright. They also drafted David and fifth rounder Najee Goode to bolster the linebacker corps, plus Barron for safety. Also, DT Gerald McCoy returns from injury. On offense, Clark replaces Winslow at tight end, a dubious upgrade, and the dynamic Jackson comes over from the Chargers, though how dynamic he’ll be without Phil Rivers remains to be seen. The Bucs should see modest improvement if Josh Freeman can bounce back from a mediocre 2011. But with that inexperienced defense, they’ll still likely finish last.
Season preview: The Bucs had the NFL’s worst defense last year. They rid themselves of cancers in Haynesworth and Jackson, and acquired CB Wright. They also drafted David and fifth rounder Najee Goode to bolster the linebacker corps, plus Barron for safety. Also, DT Gerald McCoy returns from injury. On offense, Clark replaces Winslow at tight end, a dubious upgrade, and the dynamic Jackson comes over from the Chargers, though how dynamic he’ll be without Phil Rivers remains to be seen. The Bucs should see modest improvement if Josh Freeman can bounce back from a mediocre 2011. But with that inexperienced defense, they’ll still likely finish last. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “They have a lot of talent, obviously. They didn’t handle success very well last year.” Wk 10 - San Diego Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - at Carolina Nov. 18 (Fox) Wk 12 - Atlanta Nov. 25 (Fox) Wk 13 - at Denver Dec. 2 (Fox) Wk 14 - Philadelphia Dec. 9 (Fox) Wk 15 - at New Orleans Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - St. Louis Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - at Atlanta Dec. 30 (Fox) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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several key defensive players (DT Ron Edwards, LB Jon Beason) returning from injury – and with the Saints weighed down by Bountygate – it could be time for another. The offensive line was an area of concern, so the team drafted Silatolu to replace Wharton at guard. The secondary is another weakness, though fifth rounder Josh Norman and signees Smith and Nakamura could help. The running game (Jonathan Stewart, DeAngelo Williams) and receiver corps (led by Steve Smith) rank with the best, as does Newton. If he can avoid a sophomore slump, a playoff berth is possible. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “I think offensively, they’re going to be fine. ... I don’t think the game is too big for Cam Newton.”
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2011 Record: 6-10, third place, NFC South Head Coach: Ron Rivera, second season Additions: S Reggie Smith, K Justin Medlock, RB Mike Tolbert, S Haruki Nakamura, G Mike Pollak, OT Bruce Campbell, RB Armond Smith Departures: RB Mike Goodson, WR Legedu Naanee, TE Jeremy Shockey, OT/G Geoff Schwartz, G Travelle Wharton, G Mackenzy Bernadeau, LB Thomas Williams Key Draft Picks: LB Luke Kuechly (1), G Amini Silatolu (2), DE Frank Alexander (4), WR Joe Adams (4) Season preview: The Panthers took a big step forward last year, led by QB Cam Newton, who set a Cam slew of rookie records. Now with Newton
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2011 Record: 13-3, first place, NFC West; 1-1 in playoffs, lost to Giants in NFC Championship Head Coach: Jim Harbaugh, second season Additions: WR Randy Moss, WR Mario Manningham, CB Perrish Cox, RB Rock Cartwright, QB Josh Johnson, RB Brandon Jacobs Departures: WR Josh Morgan, G Adam Snyder, G Chilo Rachal, CB Shawntae Spencer, S Reggie Smith, S Madieu Williams Key Draft Picks: WR A.J. Jenkins (1), RB LaMichael James (2), G Joe Looney (4) Season preview: QB Alex Smith finally had his breakthrough year last year. Now he has to duplicate the
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feat, but with the distinct disadvantages of being the favorite and having a tough schedule. Manningham and Moss were added to a mediocre receiver corps, though how much of an upgrade they are over Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis remains to be seen. Jacobs and James will help if the injury bug bites RB Frank Gore again. The top-flight defense returns all 11 starters from 2011, though questions remain in the secondary. Then there are potential troublemakers in Moss and Cox. The defense alone makes this a team to respect, but questions about Smith and team chemistry could drag them down. Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “If they are going to be a Super Bowl team … Alex Smith has to throw more than 17 touchdowns.” Wk 10 - St. Louis Nov. 11 (Fox) Wk 11 - Chicago Nov. 19 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 12 - at New Orleans Nov. 25 (Fox) Wk 13 - at St. Louis Dec. 2 (Fox) Wk 14 - Miami Dec. 9 (CBS) Wk 15 - at New England Dec. 16 (NBC) Wk 16 - at Seattle Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - Arizona Dec. 30 (Fox) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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2011 Record: 8-8, second place, NFC be John Skelton, the raw youngster with West the big arm? Whomever wins will have a future Hall of Famer to throw to in Larry Head Coach: Ken Whisenhunt, sixth Fitzgerald, who should see defenders season drawn off him by top pick Floyd. Snyder Additions: CB William Gay, G Adam represents an upgrade at right guard, Snyder, S James Sanders, DE/LB but left tackle remains a concern. The Quentin Groves running game should improve with a return to health by Chris Wells and Departures: OT Brandon Keith, G Rex Ryan Williams. On defense, there are Hadnot, CB Richard Marshall few worries – it was one of the best in Key Draft Picks: WR the league last year. That should Michael Floyd (1), CB remain the case this year, though Jamell Fleming (3), OT depth at linebacker may be a Bobby Massie (4) problem. The Cardinals could snag a playoff berth this year, Season preview: A especially given the 49ers tough quarterback competition schedule. looms for the Cardinals. Will it be Kolb, Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) the inconsistent, take: “This team will Larry concussion-prone compete. … But Fitzgerald veteran with the big offensively who is going contract? Or will it to lead the team?” Wk 1 - Seattle Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - at New England Sept. 16 (Fox) Wk 3 - Philadelphia Sept. 23 (Fox) Wk 4 - Miami Sept. 30 (CBS) Wk 5 - at St. Louis Oct. 4 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 6 - Buffalo Oct. 14 (CBS) Wk 7 - at Minnesota Oct. 21 (Fox) Wk 8 - San Francisco Oct. 29 (ESPN) (Mon.) Wk 9 - at Green Bay Nov. 4 (Fox)
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Head Coach: Pete Carroll, third season Additions: QB Matt Flynn, DL Jason Jones, G Deuce Lutui, LB Barrett Ruud, TE Kellen Winslow Departures: RB Justin Forsett, TE John Carlson, G Robert Gallery, DE Raheem Brock, DT Tony Hargrove, LB David Hawthorne, LB Lofa Tatupu, S Atari Bigby Key Draft Picks: LB Bruce Irvin (1), LB Bobby Wagner (2), QB Russell Wilson (3), RB Robert Turbin (4), DT Jaye Howard (4) Season preview: Many questions loom for the Seahawks this season. Among them is whether exPacker Flynn is a legitimate
starting quarterback. The fact that his offensive coordinator, Joe Philbin, didn’t take him with him to Miami this year says much. Marshawn Lynch is a monster at running back – if he’s still motivated after signing that big contract. And Sidney Rice is a force to be reckoned with at wideout – if healthy. On defense, the front line is solid and the secondary has a pair of dynamic safeties in Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas, but the linebacker corps is questionable. This team could be very good or very bad, depending on how things fall on offense. If we split the difference, an 8-8 season could be a reality.
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Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “This is a team that is built to run the football. Defensively, they’ll play better; they have to find a way of getting more out of the rush. … But who is going to be their quarterback?”
Wk 10 - N.Y. Jets Nov. 11 (CBS) Wk 11 - Bye Wk 12 - at Miami Nov. 25 (Fox) Wk 13 - at Chicago Dec. 2 (Fox) Wk 14 - Arizona Dec. 9 (Fox) Wk 15 - at Buffalo Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - San Francisco Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - St. Louis Dec. 30 (Fox) *Check local listings; subject to change.
2011 Record: 2-14, last place, NFC West Head Coach: Jeff Fisher, first season Additions: CB Cortland Finnegan, C Scott Wells, WR Steve Smith, DT Kendall Langford, LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar, DE William Hayes, LB Mario Haggan Departures: RB Cadillac Williams, WR Brandon Lloyd, WR Mark Clayton, G Jacob Bell, G Adam Goldberg, C Jason Brown Key Draft Picks: DT Michael Brockers (1), WR Brian Quick (2), CB Janoris Jenkins (2), RB Isaiah Pead (2), CB Trumaine Johnson (3), WR Chris Givens (4) Wk 1 - at Detroit Sept. 9 (Fox) Wk 2 - Washington Sept. 16 (Fox) Wk 3 - at Chicago Sept. 23 (Fox) Wk 4 - Seattle Sept. 30 (Fox) Wk 5 - Arizona Oct. 4 (NFLN) (Thurs.) Wk 6 - at Miami Oct. 14 (Fox) Wk 7 - Green Bay Oct. 21 (Fox) Wk 8 - New England Oct. 28 (CBS) Wk 9 - Bye
Season preview: The Rams’ woes began last year with the line and spread through the offense. It gave up 55 sacks, leaving QB Sam Bradford injured and shell-shocked. Aside from Wells, the team did little to upgrade the O-line so Bradford may again be taking abuse. The Rams also failed to get a legitimate No. 1 receiver, though Danny Amendola is back from injury. RB Steven Jackson is solid, though his odometer is advancing. The defense, too, has problems, starting at linebacker. No. 2 pick Jenkins will help a mediocre secondary. The D-line has stars and holes. Jeff Fisher has his work cut out for him this season, likely a losing one.
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2011 Record: 7-9, third place, NFC West
Herm Edwards’ (ESPN) take: “Sam Bradford’s got to stay healthy now because he has Sam all the qualities of a franchise Bradford quarterback. He can be that guy. That’s why Jeff Fisher went there.” Wk 10 - at San Francisco Nov. 11 (Fox) Wk 11 - N.Y. Jets Nov. 18 (CBS) Wk 12 - at Arizona Nov. 25 (Fox) Wk 13 - San Francisco Dec. 2 (Fox) Wk 14 - at Buffalo Dec. 9 (Fox) Wk 15 - Minnesota Dec. 16 (Fox) Wk 16 - at Tampa Bay Dec. 23 (Fox) Wk 17 - at Seattle Dec. 30 (Fox) *Check local listings; subject to change.
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Moving forward with RUSH, a closer look at ten of the most dangerous stunts ever successfully performed in the history of man-kind by the bravest and most daring of men. Or perhaps, individuals missing a chromosome
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filming Sherlock Jr. after performing his own stunts – simply for comedy. This did not deter him though because Keaton was keen on making the fans laugh. His bravest stunt ever has to be standing in front of a house, 2000 pounds and 3-stories of which collapsed on him. The only thing preventing him from being instantly crushed to death was the window. Very clever, but very, very dangerous!
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“No Need to Judge this Book by its Cover” I have seen Papaya Thai a few times and the outside was never anything that seemed visually pleasing. I said screw it and went for it anyways. This Thai restaurant is actually really delicious. I love curry dishes, and they have many options for that. A typical Thailand dinner usually consists of: soup, salad, poultry, and noodle dishes. This place does not exactly have a happy hour but they do offer you lunch specials. For $6.95 you can choose from one of the 14 lunch offerings, and it comes with steamed rice, an eggroll, and your choice of protein. My friend and I decided to do the Papaya Thai curry (yellow), and the spicy eggplant. I loved the eggplant, and I have yet to find a place that I like to eat it other than Pf Changs. They can make a lot of their dishes vegetarian upon request, and have a lot to offer. It is a casual restaurant so no worries about getting fancy! 1731 E. Broadway RD. Tempe, AZ 85282
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BEER! Great Places To Drink Better Beer Recently, in this space, AZ Weekly published reviews of some of the top beer bars in the Valley. And while it was a great list, and every bar on it deserves the accolades presented, there are a few more bars that are perhaps worthy of mention. A couple of those were left off out of modesty or to avoid the appearance of selfpromotion, while the others missed the cut likely due to their newness or location. So without further ado, let’s take a look at a few other places that easily could have been on this list. We’ll start with the obvious ones and move to the new ones…if nobody minds.
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What can you say about Whole Foods Market? Chandler, of course, is the location most people think of when they think of great beer in a grocery store, but we are going to treat all five Valley locations as a single entry. Why? Why not…oh and because what they accomplish as a group in the Phoenix market is amazing. First and foremost, Whole Foods Chandler has brought itself to the pinnacle of craft beer in Phoenix. But first a little history…it wasn’t about 30-ish handles and it wasn’t a gathering place for craft drinkers. What it set out to be was a great market with an impressive selection of beer. Slowly however, the thirst for beer became larger and the packaged beer section slowly grew until it hit the size it is today, offering literally hundreds of selections for your enjoyment. But
that wasn’t all, a little bar quietly sprung up way back in the corner and may have gone unnoticed except for the events that were being held. It was a beer dinner featuring Tomme Arthur from Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey that helped to expand the bar area…literally as well as figuratively. You see, they had to rearrange the wine stacks that surrounded the bar to accommodate more than twice the number of people that would normally fit into a dinner. Add to that the addition of one James Swann, a short while later and you have gone from a grocery store with a beer bar to a craft destination where you can pick up some incredible food…at least that’s the way it feels if you are a beer drinker. We listed Whole Foods as an entry,
and so it is. It didn’t take long for the location in North Phoenix on Mayo Boulevard to see what the potential was, and given that the area they were in, was still a little under-served (no pun intended… okay, maybe it was), the decision was made to add handles there to bring them into the 30 range. And while Chandler claims the lion’s share of attention, anybody that has ever been into Mayo, as it is called, knows that Paul Rosevar, Remy De La Mora and the rest of the team have built an incredible atmosphere, albeit a little more low-key than their southern counterpart. They get many of the same special offerings that Chandler does and command a pretty solid group of regulars. What about the other three Whole Foods Markets in Phoenix? Well, they don’t have
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Sean Rassas may be the undisputed champion of craft beer in the West Valley, although Ian Harwell at BevMo Goodyear may give him a run for his money. However, Sean’s Ground Control locations have given west siders a chance to see how a great beer bar works, and to enjoy beers that were difficult to find without a long car ride. Originally, the focus was on great European beers that airmen from nearby Luke Air Force Base, and great European beers were found there. St. Bernardus, Bavik and Bosteels all made regular appearances at the bar area. Rassas also became the only bar in town to carry the wheat beers of Georg Schneider and Sohn on draft. These are difficult beers to pour in the United States as brewer Hans-Peter Drexler refuses to compromise quality by lowering the carbonation levels in the beer shipped to the United States. The result is a beer that can pour a bit foamy if not handled and served properly… Rassas made that commitment and the beer is outstanding. Of course, we are in a craft beer explosion in the United States…not to worry; Ground Control has that covered too. With two locations (14140 W. Inidan School, Goodyear and 21067 W. Main, Buckeye) already open and a third on the way, Sean Rassas is making sure that our friends on the California side of the city stay well hydrated.
Mellow Mushroom has just opened their third location at CityNorth and between that and their Happy Valley
and Tempe locations they offer over 100 handles of great beer. There is always something interesting on tap and keep an eye open for special bottles as well. They occasionally offer beer dinners which are incredibly reasonably priced and give the nouveau beer and food consumer a great opportunity to experience some nice combinsations.
The next four to look at are all relatively new to the area, but are already making an impact. First off is The Praying Monk. Named after the Camelback Mountain rock formation, this restaurant also lives up to the “Monk” in the name. Featuring a great selection of all types of beers, with some particularly interesting Belgians, Praying Monk has already captured the beer imagination of its Old Town Scottsdale clientele. Coupled with the outstanding food of Chef Aaron May, you can’t beat this spot for great food, great beer and great atmosphere. When Chef May puts together a beer dinner, it is a special one. Check it out at 7217 E. 1st Street, Scottsdale.
The next entry into the Arizona craft beer scene is Brat Haus. Located at 3622 N. Scottsdale Road, and featuring the brat stylings of Chef Payton Curry (along with a few other outstanding choices…try the pretzels or the Pig Mac), it is easy to get lost in Fox Cigar the food. Whether trying a standard beer brat, or something a little more exotic, like Duck, Duck, Dates or Moroccan Lamb, or even Rabbit
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Since we are taking these in order of opening, we move next to World of Beer. The only place on our list that doesn’t offer food…at least not from their own kitchen (more on that later). With over 50 taps flowing, most of which rotate, World of Beer at 6th Street and Mill Avenue in Tempe has definitely attracted a crowd. Imagine walking into a bar with nothing but beer, all those taps and then multiple doors of packaged beer, then you can imagine World of Beer. Only 10 handles remain on constantly, including Wittekereke and St. Bernardus ABT 12. The others rotate by style with a heavy emphasis on local breweries. Look for regular brewery features (they don’t call them tap takeovers, because, so far, nobody has enough beer to take over all of the taps). World of Beer is pretty intense about education as well. They employ a Certified Cicerone and each employee undergoes a rigorous training before serving their first beer. Weekly training sessions keep the staff up to speed. And if you get hungry, just ask them for a menu from one of the several places along Mill Avenue that will delivery straight to your table. Finally, our newest member of the Arizona craft family, Angels Trumpet Ale House. Located just south of Roosevelt on 2nd Street in downtown Phoenix, this place has been in the planning stages for well over two years. Owners Mat and Sharry Englehorn (German for “Angels Trumpet”) are serious about their beer and food. Mat installed the tap
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CRAFT BEER DIRECTORY PHOENIX Compound Grill 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, 85054 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, Bear Republic Racer 5, Grand Canyon Pilsner Copper Blues 50 W. Jefferson Street Phoenix Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, SanTan Hefeweizen, Leinenkugel Honey Weiss Delux 3146 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Tripel Karmeliet, Moose Drool The Garage Restaurant and Bar, 1534 E. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix 85014. Ask For: Stiegl Lager, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Thunder Canyon Deep Canyon Amber. George and Dragon 4240 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012-1812 Ask For: Fat Tire, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Grand Canyon Pilsner
Hazelwoods 1st Place 3226 East Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 Ask For: Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer
Flanny’s Bar & Grill 1805 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, 85284 Ask For: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Green Flash Hop Head Red, SanTan Seasonals
Lost Leaf Gallery 914 N. 5th St. Phoenix 85004 Ask for: Fox Barrel Pear Cider, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Abita Purple Haze
Four Peaks Brewery 1340 E. 8th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA
Magnums 731 E. Union Hills Dr. Phoenix 85024 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Main Ingredient Ale House 2337 N. 7th St. Phoenix 85006 Ask for: Anderson Valley Boont Amber, Oskar Blues G’Knight, Sonoran Inebriator Moto 6845 N. 16th St. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Left Hand Sawtooth Nitro, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Epicenter O.H.S.O 4900 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ Ask for: Grand Canyon Raspberry Wheat, Thunder Canyon Good Vibrations IPA, Papago Coconut Joe Roosevelt Tavern 816 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, 85004 Ask for: North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Anderson Valley Boont Amber
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Gordon Biersch 420 S. mill Ave. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner
Mad Chef Gastro Pub 3921 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee, 85044 Ask for: Green Flash West Coast IPA, Oskar Blues G’Knight, SanTan Devil’s Ale
Sandstone Café 4959 W. Ray Rd Chandler 85226 Ask for: Alaskan Amber, Bridgeport Hop Czar, SanTan Seasonals
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Sun Up Brewery 322 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85012 Ask for: Trooper IPA, Armadillo Red, Light Rail Cream Ale The Yard House 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix 85050 Ask for: Gulden Draak, Lost Coast Great White, Alaskan Amber ZIPPS Sports Grill 3647 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, 85018 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium 1554 TEMPE Bison Witches 21 E. 6th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Big Sky Moose Drool, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Boulders on Broadway 530 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, New Belium Ranger IPA, Lost Coast Great White
Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 Fat Tire, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Devils Ale Mellow Mushroom 740 South Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281-3629 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Big Sky Moose Drool Taste of Tops 403 W. University Dr. Tempe 85251 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool, Alaskan Amber Tavern on Mill 404 s Mill Ave Tempe, 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Ballast Point Pale Ale, Green Flash West Coat IPA
WEST SIDE Gordon Biersch 6915 N. 95th Ave. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Ground Control 14140 W. Indian School Rd. Goodyear, 85338 Ask for: Schneider Weisse, Tripel Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Mellow Mushroom 2490 W. Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix, 85085 Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon Pilsner, Sonoran Inebriator Old Chicago 5695 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, 85308 Ask for: Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, New Belgium 1554, SKA Pinstripe Red Original Wineburger 6027 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix 85015 Ask for: Thunder Canyon Deep Canyon Amber, Bridgeport Seasonals, Big Sky IPA
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Rock Bottom Brewery 7640 W. Bell Rd. Glendale 85308 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale The Yard House 2401 W. Westgate Blvd. Glendale 85305Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen, Tripel Karmeliet Thunderbird Roadhouse 3549 W. Thunderbird Road Phoenix 85053 Ask For: New Belgium Abbey, Ranger IPA, SanTan Hefeweizen, Left hand Nitro Milk Stout
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The Yard House 7014 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Bear Republic Racer 5 TT Roadhouse 2915 N. 68th St. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Ska Modus Hoperandi IPA, Moose Drool, San Tan Devils Ale Upper Deck 4224 N. Craftsman Court Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Blue Moon, Bell’s Oberon, Fat Tire
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Dos Juevos Cantina 7633 E Indian School Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Blue Moon, PBR, Mudshark Scorpion & Desert Magic, Woodchuck
Old Chicago 1656 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa, 85210 Ask for: Lost Coast Great White, Moose Drool, Abita Turbodog
Four Peaks Brewery 15730 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA
Old Chicago 6821 E. Superstition Springs Blvd Mesa 85209 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, SanTan Hopshock
Goldie’s Sports Cafe 10135 E. Via Linda Scottsdale, 85258 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium Seasonals, New Belgium 1554 Gordon Biersch 18545 N. Allied Way Scottsdale 85054 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Papago Brewing Company 7107 E. McDowell Rd. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Orange Blossom, Hopago IPA, El Robusto Porter
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ZIPPS Sports Grill 14148 N. 100th St. Scottsdale, 85259 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, New Belgium 1554 ZIPPS Sports Grill 8380 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, 85258 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber ZIPPS Sports Grill 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy Scottsdale 85254 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber
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Sun Devil Liquors Cellar 235 N. Country Club Drive Mesa, 85201 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Summer Solstice, SKA Modus Hoperandi ZIPPS Sports Grill 3950 W. Ray Rd Chandler, 85226 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber
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Craft Beer Mining in Central Phoenix by King James Swann
Hello again friends. After my cover story two weeks ago: “Craft Beer & The Local Bars Who Love Them” I was swamped with emails concerning places I had left out in downtown Phoenix so I headed west into the belly of the beast to see what all the fuss was about. First stop was the new Angels Trumpet. With a truly lo-fi feel on the outside the place opens to a 2007 era SanTan Brewing Company look on the inside. Complete with a long bar, green paint, lots of brick work, wooden beam ceilings and green padded bar stools the ambience took me back in time. The beer selection had a very Belgian influence and the back bar’s English Chip Shop look was modern chic. Look Out Down Town! Next stop was The Film Bar directly across the street. How I missed this tavern in my big list a few weeks back is a mystery even to me. With a plethora of Four Peaks beers on tap, a very 70’s hipster lounge feel and a cinema showing only the funniest Indie films downtown has to offer this place is a gem. Coolest part? You get to bring your beer or bottle of wine into the movie!
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Last stop was Copper Blues. I wouldn’t have imagined myself enjoying this modern take on the Hard Rock Café. The place was loud and the bartender was falling out of her clothing, however, the beer eventually won me over! Gulden Draak, Green Flash Hop Head Red, Money Knife Fight, Hop Knot, Lumberyard IPA and many more On Tap certainly earn this downtown hot spot a place on your personal ale trail. Almost forgot, the signature burger was awesome and after a hard day mining the Phoenix beer scene a good meal was sorely needed. Cheers!
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They say June is by far the most popular month for weddings. That may be true in the rest of the country, but in Arizona the better months for weddings will soon be upon us. Chances are you’ve received a wedding invitation or maybe another special occasion event is on your calendar. Weddings, special occasions, and wine go together– it’s a natural symbol of celebration and happiness. As we look forward to these joy-filled events, some wine-lovers might feel a sense of dread about the wines they’ll be offered at a large reception. I believe a positive approach is in order! After all, it is a delight to be invited and to feel included as part of the hosts’ special day.I don’t think it pays to become cynical with images of the father of the bride saying, “Just get anything – people won’t care.” Most hosts go to great effort to choose wines they believe their guests will enjoy. Eventplanning is fun but can be filled with difficult budget choices, especially when it comes to the food and beverages—these are usually the biggest expenses for an event. At one special occasion reception I was fortunate enough to attend, we were served a different wine with every course… and there were eight of them. It was a marvelous treat and clearly an expression of the hosts’ strong interest in food and wine. More typically there will be a sparkling wine, a white, and a red. Banquet facilities are able to offer a lot of options for the hosts to choose from, particularly with many new-world producers eager to get their wines into the market with attractive pricing.
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If you are the host, I hope you will find the process of tasting a variety of wines and choosing something enjoyable for your guests to be a nice one. You can’t go wrong if you look for a good year, a good producer, and try out the wines with food pairings. While it is true many guests may not have a sensitive palate and drink the wine as a substitute for cocktails (and for the same effect…), you want to be proud of your choices all the same. As the guest, you’ve arrived in an upbeat mood for the festivities ahead. Try to think of your hosts and their selection process and always have the wine with food. Even if you don’t find your favorite wine on pour, I’m sure you will enjoy what they have to offer!
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Aid pitcher or similar container, you can decant [read: pour] the wine into that for maximum aeration. These types of wines can survive— opened and re-corked—in your fridge for up to three days. And, dad, after that, they can live next to the stove for the next time you make Beef Burgundy or Shrimp Scampi, or for anytime you need to deglaze a pan. But right now… it’s time to open a new bottle.
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Randy Rhoads, a pictorial biography of one of the most notable guitar players in rock history, is available now. Written by Andrew Klein and Steven Rosen, this 400-page book includes rare images and memorabilia. Packed with countless emotional and poignant stories about the guitar icon, the book weaves a powerful tapestry of colorful memories about his life, which help provide deeper insight into Randy, the man, the myth, the legend. Check out www. velocitybooks.org/shop/randyrhoads. - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - Raven Valdes, one of the Valley’s favorite party planners is hosting a musical evening to benefit Ear Candy Charity on Saturday September 1st from 1pm to 8pm at The Venue of Scottsdale. The evening will feature silent auctions, social networking, a DJ, and music by Lea Capelli and SCOTI*SLATE. Admission at the door is $15. A percentage of the net proceeds will go to Ear Candy Charity, who will also retain 100% of the silent auction bids and direct donations made to them at their exhibit. Music to My Ears signature cocktail purchases will directly benefit the charity. The Venue is located at 7117 E. 3rd Ave. in Scottsdale. For more information about the event, or to purchase tickets, go to www. ravenevents.com/musictomyears or www.thevenuescottsdale.com - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - Rizon will be back at the Steel Horse Saloon on Friday August 31st and Saturday September 1st. Covering everything from The Beatles to Skynrd to Metallica, this is one of the best cover bands around. If you’re on the north side, stop by and say “Hi!” Steel Horse is located at 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100, in Phoenix.
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I’m the captain of the ship [The Wailers]. I keep it and I sail it. I won’t let it go down like the Titanic!
as reggae legends such as Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Burning Spear. As the greatest living exponents of Jamaica’s reggae tradition, the Wailers have completed innumerable other tours, playing to an estimated 24 million people across the globe. They have also been the first reggae band to tour new territories on many occasions, including Africa and the Far East.
Aston “Family Man” Barrett is one of the Barrett brothers (the other being Carlton “Carly” Barrett who passed away in 1987) that played with Bob Marley and The Wailers. It has been stated that Aston was the ‘leader’ of the backing band and responsible for many, if not all bass lines on Bob Marley’s greatest hits, as well as having been active in co-producing Marley’s albums and responsible for most overall song arrangements. He was the mentor of Robbie Shakespeare of the duo Sly & Robbie, and is considered one of the elder statesmen of reggae bass guitar playing.
On tour with The Wailers handling lead vocals is Koolant who joined the Wailers soon after his cameo appearance in the film Made In Jamaica. A solo track, Rat Race, was getting regular airplay and things were looking up for this young Rasta artist from St. Thomas, who’d already performed at East Fest and several other major stage shows in Jamaica. His first recording was Keep The Faith produced by Morgan Heritage, who included it on their 2002 album Family & Friends Vol. 3. By then, he’d gained valuable experience from entering national song competitions and was writing his own material, inspired by reggae’s golden era.
Together with Bob Marley, the Wailers have sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. In England alone, they’ve notched up over twenty chart hits, including seven Top 10 entries. Outside of their groundbreaking work with Marley, the Wailers have also played or performed with international acts like Sting, the Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Alpha Blondy, as well
The Wailers perform live at Club Red in Tempe, Arizona on Labor Day September 3rd, 2012. Doors open at 8:00 pm and the show starts at 9:00 pm. Opening for The Wailers is Kava Kreation, Casper and the 602 Band & Bazil “Vision” Gayle. Presale tickets are $25 and $30 day of the show for this 18 & up event. For more info contact (602) 688-2473 or (480) 8189614
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Thursday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Nine Ball. www. ckgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com
Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Groove Sessions. www.thesailinn. com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www. yuccatap.com
Friday
Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com
Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck E. Baby. www.ckgrill.com
Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: AZ Blues Project. www.haroldscorral.com
Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Scat Fish. www.jakeso-mine.com
Mesa Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Fall (Portland), From Dogs to Wolves, Cry Evil and Horse Head. www.thehollywoodalley.com
WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Stompbox. whatthehellbarandgrill.com
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: A Boy Named Sioux. www.tobysmesa. com
Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com
Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Jump Jive & Wail. www. thebloozebar.com
Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com
Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Gravedad. www. bluemartinilounge.com
Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: The Suits. www.cocomojoes.com
Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: The Instant Classics. www.copperblueslive.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 9572462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Marching Mind, poor Water, Call Me Old Fashioned and Oxford Coma. www.joesgrotto.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band. Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Live Band Karaoke w/ Vocal Heros. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com Tempe Canteen Tequila Bar (480) 773-7135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www.canteentequilabar.com
Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Tommy Ash Band. www.haroldscorral.com Chandler Jersey D’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Different Breed. www.jerseystavern.com Teakwood’s Tavern & Grill (480) 961-0945, 5969 W. Ray Rd.: Hashknife Outfit. www.teakwoodstavern.com
W. Baseline Rd.: Brad Parsons & the Giraffe Dodgers (Portland) and Satellite Mind. www.thehollywoodalley.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Zona Road. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Sunset Strip. www.thebloozebar.com
Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Casey Lee Smith Band (District Stage) and The Beatless (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Zohfoot, Corporal Limits, The Recession and Manoz Zuziaz. www.tempetavern.com
Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: The Party Crashers. www.bluemartinilounge.com
Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave. (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Dark Hearts, Family Secret and Ace High Cutthroats. www.yuccatap.com
Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www. charshastheblues.com
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Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: The Instant Classics. www.copperblueslive.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Think Horses (District Stage) and Grains of Sand (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 9572462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Duplexer. www. icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Latency, Corium, The Furnace and Tome. www.joesgrotto.com Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Rizon. www.steelhorsesaloon.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 4396800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Porch Dawgs. The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Lightning Bolt, Gay Kiss and Sleep Money. www.thetrunkspace.com
Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: 2 Knuckles Deep. www.ckgrill.com Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Scat Fish. www.jakeso-mine.com WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Stompbox. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Vykyng and Dung Heep. www.donnajeanslibations. com
Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com
Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: James and the Beat and Ronnie Glover & Trio Rio. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com
Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Labor Party and The Venomous Pinks. www.donnajeanslibations.com
Rockbar Inc. (480) 331-9190, 4245 N. Craftsman Ct.: Shawn Johnson & the Foundation. www.rockbarscottsdale. com
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Zona Road. www.tobysmesa.com
The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: The Regretting Man and Sara Robinson & Midnight Special. www.theroxyaz.com
Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: 5 Speed and Cry Baby. www. thebloozebar.com
Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Japhys Descent and Sonorus. www.thesailinn.com
Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Ratio (District Stage) and Jennifer Kelber (AMC Fountain). www. shopdesertridge.com
Mesa Goat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: Dawa, Rasta Farmers, Smokestack Lightning and 2nd Hand Killers. www.goatheadsaloon. com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610
Mesa Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Outside the Line. www.thehollywoodalley.com
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Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: 3 RAAJ. www.icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: New Jersey (Bon Jovi tribute), High Head Blues (Black Crowes tribute), Band of Electric Gypsies (Jimi Hendrix tribute). www.joesgrotto.com Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Rizon. www.steelhorsesaloon.com The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Talisha & the Golden Touch and Silence Your Heart. www. thetrunkspace.com Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Dave Dodt Band. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: The Authority and more. www. thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Casey Lee Smith Band (District Stage) and The Beatless (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): The Embalmers, Curse of the Pink Hurse, Wreckhouse Stranglers and DJ Johnny Danger. www.yuccatap.com
Concert Venues 910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: September 1st: Exiled, Phoenix & Dragon, Existance, A.D. Seal is Broken and Nevermind Eternity September 7th: Adavent and more September 8th: Brazilian Day Arizona 2012 September 14th: Vayden w/ Warner Drive www.910liveaz.com Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (602) 254-7200, 2121 N 83rd Ave., Phoenix: September 6th: Rascal Flatts w/ Little Big Town September 20th: Jason Aldean w/ Luke Bryan www.livenation.com ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 965-3434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: September 15th: “Memory and the Blues”: Dave Riley, William R. Ferris and Bob Corritore www.asukerr.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix:
Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782-2680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: September 22nd: Scottsdale Chorus: Sweet Adelines “Share the Joy” www.chandlercenter.org Club Congress (520) 622-8848 or 800-722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson: August 31st: Hoco Fest Day One: The Tallest Man on Earth, Wild Nothing, Strand of Oaks, David Garza, Young Hunter, Lonna Kelley and more September 1st: Hoco Fest Day Two: Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta CD release party, Camilo Lara, David Garza, Depedro, Dry River Yacht Club, Sweet Ghosts & more! September 2nd: Hoco Fest Day Three: Dusty Chops and Dreadnutts featuring Bob Meighan, Chuck Wagon and the Wheels, Ned Sutton and more September 3rd: Hoco Fest Day Four: Turquoise Jeep and more September 4th: Two Gallants w/ Papa September 5th: Freddie Mercury Birthday Party September 7th: It’s a Beautiful Day (early show) September 7th: Warsaw Poland Bros (late show) www.hotelcongress.com/club
September 5th: The Back Porch Pickers www.thelostleaf.org Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: September 6th: Reel Big Fish, The Maxies and more September 9th: Katatonia, Devin Townsend, Paradise Lost and Stolen Babies September 11th: Passion Pit September 12th: Matisyahu and the Dirty Heads www.luckymanonline.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: August 30th: Cody Canada and the Departed August 31st: Jet West- The Wiley One September 1st: Kyle Turley Band and Rock Lobster September 2nd: Weird is the New Cool and Metalhead September 5th: Gemini Syndrome, September Mourning, Murder F.M., Anomoly and Seven Will Fall September 7th: Fallen Riviera September 8th: Vital Signs and Rock Lobster www.martiniranchaz.net MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: August 31st: Red Rocks Music Festival Ensemble September 9th: The Dunwells www.themim.org
Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) 556-1580, 15 W. Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. Univer- Aspen St., Flagstaff: sity Dr., Tempe: August 30th: Northern Arizona Battle of the Bands August 30th: Overdoz, Moeazy, So Realistic and Crash September 1st: Overdoz Bandit September 5th: The Browning w/ special guests August 31st: Angerfist September 6th: Hieroglyphics Imperium featuring September 1st: Drunken Immortals, Also Known As Souls of Mischief, Pep Love and Casual and Myrlin Hepworth September 13th: The Dave Matthews tribute band September 2nd: Tribal Seeds, Ballyhoo, Black Bottom www.orpheumpresents.com Lighters and The Rootrees Phoenix Symphony Hall (602) 262-6225, 75 N. 2nd September 3rd: The Wailers September 6th: Audio Push, Luke Romero, McBoy, Trill Street, Phoenix: Tone, The Pilot and Tom-Oh September 4th: Crosby, Stills and Nash September 7th: Frank Hannon, Miljenko Matuevic www.phoenixsymphony.org (Steelheart), Age of Evil, The Human Condition, Chemicals of Democracy, Dagger, Echofuzz, BonePlush (520) 798-1298, 340 E. 6th St., Tucson: August 31st: American Android and Marching Mind yard, Phoenix & Dragon and Horsepower September 8th: Buried by Design, Frequis, Inept Hero, September 3rd: Tycho and The Album Leaf Bound Before, Autolysis, Six Sided Halo, Hollow, September 6th: Chris McFarland September 7th: The Silver Thread Trio, Run Boy Run Look Out Look, Minus Blindfold, From Adam and and Melody Walker and Jacob Groopman Nevermind Eternity www.plushtucson.com www.clubredrocks.com Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: Engage, Trivium, Emmure, Pop Evil, GodForbid and Battlecross September 1st: Tedeschi Trucks Band and B.B. King September 14th: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Too Short September 15th: The Coalition of Combat – Pound for Pound www.livenation.com Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix: August 30th: Small Leaks Sink Ships August 31st: Purity Ring September 1st: Tallest Man on Earth September 2nd: Tycho and The Album Leaf September 3rd: Yeasayer September 4th: Twin Shadow September 5th: Two Gallants September 8th: John Hiatt September 9th: Missy Higgins www.crescentphx.com
Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: August 30th: Rehab, Moonshine Bandits and E Rose August 31st: Joe Beard September 1st: Sugar Thieves, Banana Gun and Black Carl September 2nd: The Amazing Coconauts and Bitch Automatic September 4th: Nena Anderson September 5th: Vector, Motive, Abiotx, Ace High , Cutthroats and Warhead September 6th: Scott H. Biram and Restaurant September 7th: Janiva Magness September 8th: Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns (prime time show) September 8th: It’s a Beautiful Day (early show) www.rhythmroom.com
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September 5th: Steal the Scenery, Shining Through, Carpet Lamp and Orange Kids September 7th: Trinity, Lethal Dosage, Shattered Systems, Indu, Drowning Arizona, Tribulance and We Are Nemesis www.rocktucson.com Rocky Point Cantina (480) 968-7879, 1001 E. 8th St., Tempe: August 31st: The Desert Uprising Battle of the Bands September 1st: Like Wolves CD release September 5th: Battle of the Bands September 7th: Battle of the Bands September 8th: Hyperion CD release www.rockypointcantina.com The Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: August 30th: Thatwasthen, Shallow, Abatis and Headroom September 1st: Don Bolles of Germs DJ Set September 3rd: Alexa Dexa September 7th: Bent Self, Miss Krystle, Spitball, Deadly Sunsets, Anomaly and LXE myspace.com/theroguebar
7 p.m. ( The Lawrence Welk Show “Love Me or Leave Me”; “Oh Happy Day”; “I Love Girls.” 11 p.m. ( Austin City Limits Dave Matthews Band performs greatest hits and songs from new album. (S) (HD)
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8 p.m. , America’s Got Talent The judges bring back previously eliminated acts; Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen perform. (S) (HD)
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6 p.m. VH1 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Mimi, Stevie J and Joseline go to counseling; Erica makes a decision about her relationship. (S) (HD)
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Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, 105 W. Main St., Mesa: August 31st: Our Last Night September 4th: Covenant and The Break Up September 5th: Strung Out, The Ataris, Such Gold and Raina Fire September 7th: Famous Next Sunday September 8th: Cold Blooded Theory, IAMTHESHOTGUN, Born of the Ruins, The Moment After, Legends and Killers, It’s a Long Story, The World to Come and Take Up Your Cross www.niletheater.com
Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St., Venue of Scottsdale (480) 945-5551, 7117 E. 3rd Tucson: th Ave., Scottsdale: September 18 : Tab Benoit September 1st: Music to My Ears Party www.rialtotheatre.com www.thevenuescottsdale.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & The Rock (520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Ave., Tucson: Roosevelt: August 30th: Poeina Suddarth and We Were Strangers August 31st: Chicks Rock: Mercury Transit, House August 31st: Something Else Without a Sink, Setback, Alisha Peru, Rusty Green September 1st: Make My Baby and Monophonic and Dawn Hillside September 2nd: A Step Ahead, Light Her Up, Betraying nd September 2 : Tall Grandpas and Social Hoe Down a Tital, Saving Today and No Rodio September 3rd: Eyes Set to Kill, My Ticket Home, September 3rd: Jiggle September 4th: The Rewind Saalythic and more
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to work. Security Managers Needed Titan Alarm Fastest growing alarm company in the valley, currently located in 8 states and growing. Looking for people with great sales experience. Healthcare Valet Parking Attendants Needed! American Valet American Valet, the leader in providing valet parking management services to many prominent hospitals is seeking friendly and customer driven individuals to join our account management team! Sales and Customer Service Reps Omega Auto Glass We are looking for outgoing individuals to fill positions in: Sales, Customer service, Scheduling, and MORE! Creative Director LocalWork.com We are hiring now for a wellqualified creative director. Working with LocalWork. com and Local Work Marketing, you’ll be in charge of all creative communication for internal projects as well as marketing material for our clients. Fund Raiser - Non Profit HR Relief National non-profit organization is seeking upbeat, energetic individual to assist with fund raising. No experience necessary. Accounts Payable HR Relief We need an Accounts Payable Clerk.
Solar Installers Needed Here in the Valley! Contractors & Builders We are looking for 20+ hard working employees for anything from general labor to electrical work. Job descriptions range from posting to panel unloading, staging, assembling & wiring on commercial sites. We will line you out with all necessary safety gear. InvisibleSHIELD Sales Reps (East Valley) InvisibleSHIELD of Arizona If you are familiar with the name ZAGG then you will be glad to know that we are expanding our locations throughout the Valley area and need quality people to join our team. Nail Technician Compliments at A Hilton Salon & Spa Nail Services, Nail Enhancements, Hand and Foot Care Sales Representatives Desert Defense Security Are you looking for a rewarding career that not only can provide you with unlimited earning potential but also gives you the opportunity to help protect the community? If so then you may be right to join our team. ROCC Discover Card Employees relate to customers on outgoing calls in an engaging, personable manner and proactively promote the Discover Card brand. New employees place outbound calls to existing customers
Collections Representative Discover Card As a Collections Representative, you will work with customers that have fallen past due in making payments to their account as well as encouraging them to use their card in the future. Fraud Prevention Representative Discover Card Position Description: *Answer inbound/make outbound fraud prevention calls. *Speak with cardmembers to verify suspicious account activity. Transamerica Financial Advisors Transamerica-WFG TFG is currently looking to expand our licensed and trained field force within the next 6 months.
Licensed Outpatient Clinician (BHP) PSA Provide direct services and participate in the coordination of behavioral health rehabilitation services for consumers enrolled in the Agency’s Outpatient Treatment Programs. Incumbent must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Administrative Assistant Local Work Marketing LWM has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant position. Internet marketing is on a fast paced growth right now in Arizona. Benefits Supervisor HR Relief Perform Phoenix West Valley mobile “on-site” (residential and commercial) Computer and Networking services including: MS Windows, Hardware and Software Diagnostics, Repairs, Installations, Configurations, and Upgrades; Server, Hardwire and Wireless Networking;
Delivery and Setup; Virus, Parasite and SpyWare Removal; Tutoring: etc., Benefits/HR Coordinator HR Relief Are you passionate about benefits administration? We are seeking a Benefits/HR Coordinator to join our HR team at our corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona. Receptionist Express Employment Professionals Immediate opportunity at medium sized manufacturing company located in West Phoenix area. Evaluation to hire! Sales Manager, Experienced Sales Managers Only LocalWork.com LocalWork.com is a growing employment search engine located in Phoenix, AZ. We are expanding at a rapid pace which includes many opportunities to grow with the company.
Supportive Living Assertive BHT PSA Aid in the provision of direct services and with the coordination of behavioral health rehabilitation services for clients enrolled in the agency’s Supported Living Assertive (SLA) program. The employee’s primary duty requires knowledge of behavioral health practices which includes a prolonged course of special intellectual instruction. Behavioral Health Professional (Independent License) PSA Provide individual, family, and group counseling services and coordinate services with referring agencies for continuity of care.
Program Manager Supported Living PSA Provide direct support and guidance in the coordination of behavioral health services for clients enrolled in the agency’s Supported Living and Supported Living Assertive programs. Supervise staff for these programs. Candidate must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment. Client Service Operations Professional Charles Schwab Charles Schwab has been a leader in financial services for nearly four decades, working to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable to all. Driven by our purpose “to help everyone be financially fit”, we’re committed to building an environment that respects the diverse differences of our employees, our clients and the communities we serve.
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