(BroBible.com)
Friday, July 10, 2015
R.I.P. - Kenny 'The Snake' Stabler
Ken Stabler, former Raiders QB, dies
Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler died Wednesday from complications resulting from Stage 4 colon cancer, the team confirmed Thursday. He was 69.
"The Raiders are deeply saddened by the passing of the great Ken Stabler," owner Mark Davis said in a team release. "He was a cherished member of the Raider family and personified what it means to be a Raider. He wore the silver and black with pride and poise and will continue to live in the hearts of Raider fans everywhere. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny's family."
A native of Foley, Alabama, Stabler threw for 27,938 yards during his 15-year career in the NFL, compiling a 96-49-1 record as a starting quarterback and a win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. He played for the Raiders from 1970 to 1979, winning the NFL MVP award in 1974 and earning Pro Bowl honors four times.
"I was head coach of the Raiders the entire time Kenny was there, and he led us to a whole bunch of victories, including one in Super Bowl XI," former Raiders coach John Madden said in the team release. "I've often said, if I had one drive to win a game to this day, and I had a quarterback to pick, I would pick Kenny. Snake was a lot cooler than I was. He was a perfect quarterback and a perfect Raider. When you think about the Raiders you think about Ken Stabler. Kenny loved life. It is a sad day for all Raiders."
(ESPN.com)
Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler died Wednesday from complications resulting from Stage 4 colon cancer, the team confirmed Thursday. He was 69.
"The Raiders are deeply saddened by the passing of the great Ken Stabler," owner Mark Davis said in a team release. "He was a cherished member of the Raider family and personified what it means to be a Raider. He wore the silver and black with pride and poise and will continue to live in the hearts of Raider fans everywhere. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny's family."
A native of Foley, Alabama, Stabler threw for 27,938 yards during his 15-year career in the NFL, compiling a 96-49-1 record as a starting quarterback and a win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. He played for the Raiders from 1970 to 1979, winning the NFL MVP award in 1974 and earning Pro Bowl honors four times.
"I was head coach of the Raiders the entire time Kenny was there, and he led us to a whole bunch of victories, including one in Super Bowl XI," former Raiders coach John Madden said in the team release. "I've often said, if I had one drive to win a game to this day, and I had a quarterback to pick, I would pick Kenny. Snake was a lot cooler than I was. He was a perfect quarterback and a perfect Raider. When you think about the Raiders you think about Ken Stabler. Kenny loved life. It is a sad day for all Raiders."
(ESPN.com)
The 1st Person To Be 'Reassigned' Is Holly? Cue The Sexist Chants
Holly Sonders 'reassigned' on Fox's live golf telecasts after U.S. Open debacle
Sonders has been reassigned by Fox prior to this week’s U.S. Women’s Open, according to Aaron Kasinitz of pennlive.com. The reason for that reassignment/demotion is up for discussion, as long as you’re a Fox employee.
“We’re not reassigning Holly because she did a bad job,” Fox’s coordinating producer Mark Loomis told Kasinitz. “I think Holly’s been great for us. It’s just that she can’t do both the postgame show and the interviews.”
That’s true, I guess, though no one believes Sonders was reassigned because she was needed on any postgame show. Fox seemed like it had dozens and dozens of on-air talent at the U.S. Open. There were obviously enough talking heads to sit on one of the network’s many sets after each round. No, Sonders was moved because Fox needed someone who knows how to do live interviews without them being a complete embarrassment by incorporating recently completed events into the questions.
(USAToday.com)
Sonders has been reassigned by Fox prior to this week’s U.S. Women’s Open, according to Aaron Kasinitz of pennlive.com. The reason for that reassignment/demotion is up for discussion, as long as you’re a Fox employee.
“We’re not reassigning Holly because she did a bad job,” Fox’s coordinating producer Mark Loomis told Kasinitz. “I think Holly’s been great for us. It’s just that she can’t do both the postgame show and the interviews.”
That’s true, I guess, though no one believes Sonders was reassigned because she was needed on any postgame show. Fox seemed like it had dozens and dozens of on-air talent at the U.S. Open. There were obviously enough talking heads to sit on one of the network’s many sets after each round. No, Sonders was moved because Fox needed someone who knows how to do live interviews without them being a complete embarrassment by incorporating recently completed events into the questions.
(USAToday.com)
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Like Anything Elese In Vegas, You Got To Pay To Play
Pay to Play: MyVegas Continues to Push Out Free Users
It seems like every time we hear people talking about MyVegas, it’s not because there’s good news. Devaluation of points, outright elimination of rewards, and added restrictions on those that remain are now regular occurrences. And, while a few vocal optimists continue to remind us that we can play for free, MyVegas isn’t making it easy.
The three-rewards per 30-day period limit has been the biggest obstacle that free users face when attempting to cash in their points. Many players are caught by surprise, as the limit isn’t well advertised. Even more hidden is the murky path to increasing one’s redemption limit. Making in-game chip purchases is known to bump the number to 4, 5, or even more, but MyVegas reps won’t clarify just how many purchases are required, or how much you need to spend, in order to get the desired result.
Yet even more secretive is the MyVegas host program. There’s been no official word explaining how it works, or what it takes to get in. Much like a casino host, a MyVegas host opens the door to opportunities typically out of reach for casual Vegas visitors. Online hosts can help plan trips, offer additional in-game perks like bonus chips, and work outside of the burdensome reward restrictions that otherwise limit reward use.
Obtaining a MyVegas host also appears to initiate a stronger link between your MyVegas and MLife accounts. A holiday offer that went out to players with hosts over the winter allowed them to turn MyVegas loyalty points into MLife Holiday Gift Shop points, which are directly redeemable for merchandise and free play at MGM resorts.
Qualifying for such a host is rumored to be an expensive privilege. Hard numbers aren’t available, but we’ve come to understand that several players who are assigned hosts have repeatedly spent hundreds of dollars on in-game chip purchases.
(VegasChatter.com)
It seems like every time we hear people talking about MyVegas, it’s not because there’s good news. Devaluation of points, outright elimination of rewards, and added restrictions on those that remain are now regular occurrences. And, while a few vocal optimists continue to remind us that we can play for free, MyVegas isn’t making it easy.
The three-rewards per 30-day period limit has been the biggest obstacle that free users face when attempting to cash in their points. Many players are caught by surprise, as the limit isn’t well advertised. Even more hidden is the murky path to increasing one’s redemption limit. Making in-game chip purchases is known to bump the number to 4, 5, or even more, but MyVegas reps won’t clarify just how many purchases are required, or how much you need to spend, in order to get the desired result.
Yet even more secretive is the MyVegas host program. There’s been no official word explaining how it works, or what it takes to get in. Much like a casino host, a MyVegas host opens the door to opportunities typically out of reach for casual Vegas visitors. Online hosts can help plan trips, offer additional in-game perks like bonus chips, and work outside of the burdensome reward restrictions that otherwise limit reward use.
Obtaining a MyVegas host also appears to initiate a stronger link between your MyVegas and MLife accounts. A holiday offer that went out to players with hosts over the winter allowed them to turn MyVegas loyalty points into MLife Holiday Gift Shop points, which are directly redeemable for merchandise and free play at MGM resorts.
Qualifying for such a host is rumored to be an expensive privilege. Hard numbers aren’t available, but we’ve come to understand that several players who are assigned hosts have repeatedly spent hundreds of dollars on in-game chip purchases.
(VegasChatter.com)
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