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WATCH: Amy Schumer Handles Heckler, Tosses Him Out Like Pro

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Amy Schumer handled a heckler/troll recently at one of her shows in Stockholm by tossing him out. Just as the show was getting started, Amy was interrupted by an English-speaking man who yelled out “show us your t*ts.” Obviously, she wasn’t about to let a comment like that slide, so she stopped the show and asked everyone in the audience to point out the man responsible.

What she saw probably didn’t surprise anyone. It was a young man wearing a shirt that said, “I Love P*ssies.”

Now if you’re sitting there asking yourself, “What kind of idiot pays money for an Amy Schumer show and then heckles her about her t*ts?” I can answer that for you. It’s a guy who wears a shirt that says “I Love P*ssies.” That is exactly the kind of guy who is doing something idiotic like that.


Golden State Warriors App Apparently Listens To All Your Conversations, Heard You Cuss Out KD

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For better or worse, the Golden State Warriors are Silicon Valley’s team. They’re the ones attended by all the tech heads, they’re the team that was using tech before others, and apparently they’re the ones who’ve snuck a sneaky listening device into their own Android app–allowing them to gain information and data on their users. At least, that’s what a 15-page complaint filed in San Francisco federal court says.

The Golden State Warriors app, which has been downloaded up to a million times, uses “beaconing” technology to track users locations (via the phone’s microphone and surrounding audio) so that it can better deliver content to its users. This isn’t anything new for an app like Shazaam, but for something like the GSW App, it’s a little curious why they’d need that kind of capability. And while, yes, users have to allow the app’s permission to use the microphone, at no point does the app disclose to users that it uses beacon tech. Similarly, the app doesn’t explain that it will listen in even when it’s not in use.

In fact, in order to make sure the GSW App isn’t listening, you need to “hard close” the app–not just switch out of it.

“Unbeknownst to plaintiff and without her consent, defendants programmed the app to turn on her smartphone’s microphone and listen-in,” the complaint alleges. “Specifically, because plaintiff carried her smartphone to locations where she would have private conversations and the app was continuously running on her phone, defendants app listened-in to private oral communications.”

Ars Technica, the site that actually clued us into the lawsuit, asked mobile security firm Lookout to examine the GSW app. Here’s what Andrew Blaich had to say.

The app absolutely contains code to record audio. However, at this time and based on our quick assessment the ability to record audio is gated by a software flag that is controlled by the provider of the beacon technology. The beacon technology provider could easily change this configuration on their
server side to enable recording in the app.

We don’t know what the state of this flag was when the lawsuit was originally filed so these findings simply reflect the status of the app and provider as studied for version 2.2.1 of the app for Android.

Honestly, this app is probably one of the many apps that doing this whole “illegal/legal listening” thing. I’m pretty sure that Facebook is doing the exact same thing, but to like the 100th degree. My only point is that the NBA’s Silicon Valley team should be better than that.

I’m also pretty curious about whether or not they turned on the listening the day that KD signed his contract, just so that they could hear what all of the haters said.

NFL Predictions 2016: Houston Texans Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, Houston Texans Preview
As the 2015 season rolled on, it became clear that the AFC South would come down to the final week. The Houston Texans didn’t have the best of seasons but won just enough to get the division title and into the playoffs. With the 2016 season now here, the Texans have made some upgrades and look to improve on their 9-7 record from last season which may not be hard to do. Here is a look at three burning questions for Houston heading into the upcoming season.


How about Brock Osweiler?

Osweiler makes the jump from the Broncos to the Texans and with that comes a ton of pressure to perform. He showed in Denver what he can do to lead a playoff-caliber team. He is now on his own in Houston where all the pressure will be on him with no one there to back him up. He has a big job ahead of him.


Will DeAndre Hopkins get even better?

Hopkins had 111 catches for 1,521 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He is quickly becoming the best wide receiver in the whole NFL. Osweiler should be able to get passes to him that the other Houston quarterbacks were unable to and could have 130 catches this year.


How big is J.J. Watt’s return?

The big defensive end had back surgery during the offseason and wasn’t ready to start training camp. He needs to be on the field when the Texans begin the regular season against the Bears on Sept. 11. He is the heart and soul of the whole Houston franchise and for a very good defense, their best player.

10 Things NOT To Do at a Labor Day BBQ Illustrated By Stuntmen

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As Labor Day Weekend arrives, you’re hopefully heading to someone else’s house so that you don’t have to worry about hosting. But in case you’re one of the unlucky few who wound up with the thankless job of having all your friends over, we’re guessing you’ve got a plan for how to handle things.

If not, then good luck. The only thing we can do is tell you a couple of things you shouldn’t do. And those are more fun to list anyways, right?

So in order to help us with the list of things you should avoid doing this Labor Day Weekend, we recruited photographer Jeff Werner to give us some of his exclusive images of his stuntmen friends showing you all some things to avoid.


FLAMING GIRL COOKS HOTDOG Don't invite stuntwomen to the barbecue and then ask them to cook.

1. Don’t Invite Stuntwomen to the BBQ and Then Ask Them To Cook… Unless You Invited a Safety Crew As Well

Hollywood stuntwoman Hannah Kozak has found a new way to cook a hotdog. Hannah puts on her protective fire suit, douses herself with lighter fluid, and then sets herself on fire. She holds the hotdog over her burning body until the hotdog is lightly char broiled. Photos depict Hannah enjoying a delicious summertime snack. Hannah enjoys cooking this way, but she does not think that this style of bar-b-queuing will soon replace the traditional BBQ anytime soon.


FLAMO LE GRANDE LIGHTS UP THE BARBIE

2. Don’t Drink Too Many Beers Before You Go Light Up the Barbie! HOTSHOT!

Great Balls of Fire! Fire-eater Flamo LeGrande never had trouble lighting his barbecue. The San Francisco resident, whose real name is David Warren, blew a huge fireball as model Rebecca West, holding a tray full of steaks and goodies, watches. Flamo was a professional fire-eater who regularly performed at San Francisco’s GIANT CAMERA attraction, and was a renowned member of the San Francisco Suicide Club.


FLAMO LIGHTS A CIGARETTE

3. Don’t Smoke Around the Kids

“GOTTA LIGHT, DRAGON-BREATH? Stick out your tongue and say…OUCH! Smokin’ performer David Warren, a.k.a. “”Flamo Le Grande,” was an old-fashioned kind of guy who lit cigarettes for women. Only he lit them with his tongue!!


MAN PULLS JEEP WITH BODY PIERCINGS ATTACHED TO HIS ASS-CHEEKS. "DON'T RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE WAY TO THE BARBECUE...THAT COULD TURN INTO A REAL PAIN THE ASS.."

4. Don’t Run Out of Gas on the Way to the BBQ… It Could Turn in to a Real Pain in the Ass!

Manila, Philippines–Some people will do anything to get into the record books. We’ve heard of hair-raising stunts, but this one shot in Manila is, well, ass-cheek raising. This young daredevil pulls a 2-ton jeep with his buttocks, a lot of determination! First, his assistants pierce his tender cheeks with two large needles. Then they attach a rope pulley to the bumper of the jeep, and tie the rope to the metal pins inserted into the stuntman’s derriere. Grunting in pain, the wanna-be stuntman pulls his way into show business with his rump, ass-cheeks flowing, and manages to drag the vehicle across a basketball court to the other end. Everything turned out just cheeky in the end, but the young needle jockey enjoyed his dinners standing up for the next week.

MAN PULLS JEEP WITH BODY PIERCINGS ATTACHED TO HIS ASS-CHEEKS. "DON'T RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE WAY TO THE BARBECUE...THAT COULD TURN INTO A REAL PAIN THE ASS.."


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5. Don’t Let Dale Henderson Enter Your Belly Flop Contest

Whale-sized dale Henderson is king of the belly floppers, and at 638 pounds, his flops produce tidal waves! Whale-sized dale Henderson is king of the belly floppers, and at 638 pounds, his flops produce tidal waves! The collision of man and water is a sight to be seen as dale’s hulking mass sends tidal waves flying in all directions, soaking a pretty bathing suit clad on-looker in the process

BELLY FLOP KING


Fart Man Blows out Birthday Candles with his flatulence

6. Don’t Serve Beans at the BBQ Unless You Want to Blow Up the Joint

Ronald Cabanas, aka Fartman, passes wind with such force that he can blow up a balloon from six inches away with a dart shooting from his ass. The performer from Leon, Philippines, has learned to direct his flatulence through an air pipe, placing one end of it through a slit in his pants, taking aim, and firing a group of powerful farts, passing enough wind to propel a dart into a balloon.

Fart Man Blows out Birthday Candles with his flatulence


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7. Stick to BBQ.  Don’t Become the Main Course

At the Kayak Inn in Tibiao, Philippines, tourists are added to a recipe of hot water, coconut leaves, and a bathing beauty or two. The “cook” will light a fire underneath a kawa (pot), and when the water is hot enough, he will invite you to step inside, where you’ll steep for an hour or so until you’re ready to become the main course. No worries, its all for fun, and since the kawa is constructed from thick cast iron, the water only gets hot enough to give you a relaxing Jacuzzi experience without the bubbles, just fire and smoke.


"World War Z" Summer Blockbuster Inspires Classes in Surviving A Real Zombie Attack. DON'T INVITE ZOMBIES TO THE BARBECUE AND THEN RUN OUT OF HAMBURGERS...

8. Don’t Invite Zombies to the BBQ and Then Run Out of Hamburgers

“Boy, someone is cooking something good.” Zombie First Responder – Actors portraying zombies at the Trackers Earth Zombie First Responder survival training camp in Portland, OR. Inspired by Zombie television shows like ‘The Walking Dead’ and other apocalypse themed movies, there has been an increased interest in survival training and weaponry


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9. Eat The Watermelon… Don’t Shoot it Off Your Brother’s Head

When the Richmond Brothers of Granger, Indiana go on a family picnic, it’s always entertaining and sometimes a little loud and painful!  For this outing, crack shot John Richmond brought his 20 gage shotun armed with deer slugs and martial artist brother Ken brought the watermelons.  Then the brothers measured out 25 feet on a grassy field, and took their positions, with Ken holding a watermelon on top of his head, with a pair of goggles as his only protection.

Count to 3 and BANG! WATERMELON-EYE! Shot by ace action photographer Jeff Werner with a specially designed HULCHER CAMERA AT 65 FRAMES PER SECOND; the resulting incredible pictures show the watermelon exploding on Ken’s head in a dizzying display.

 


EXCLUSIVE: Aunt Barbara--The Drag Queen who is America's Top Tupperware Salesman

10. Don’t let your guests bring more than one piece of Tupperware for take home, unless you invite Aunt Barbara.

Aunt Barbara–The Drag Queen who is America’s Top Tupperware Salesman.


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About the Photographer:

Jeffery R. Werner was once described by the premiere industry periodical, French Photo, as the “incredible but true photographer.” A person simply needs to see his images once – to become hooked and want to see more.

Jeff Werner’s photography went viral long before there was reality TV and the Web. Considered a generalist, Werner is nevertheless best known for documenting and celebrating the exploits of real people, incredible animals, and daredevils performing amazing and often death-defying feats. His images run the gamut from documenting the daily struggles of a child with a life-altering handicap to a stuntman pushing the limits – beyond what is humanly impossible.

Werner developed his craft using the same honed skill as P.T. Barnum combined with a trained journalist’s vision: He knows whatpeople will find incredible and presents it with passion and with respect for his subjects. For over thirty years Werner’s work has been licensed to magazines, books, newspapers, and TV.

Before the popularity of the Web and reality television, tabloid photography might have seemed taboo; now it’s become a major Staple of the Internet, the news, and pop culture. Werner has always maintained the publishing rights to his works; knowing they would provide the revenue to produce his next story.

With his ability to turn life into art, Werner, who was labeled “the Davinci of Daredevil photography” by an American TV show,  continues to travel the world in search of the most amazing,  bizarre, and incredible stories that his pictures will make go viral.

With his ability to turn life into art, Werner, who was labeled “the Davinci of Daredevil photography” by an American TV show,  continues to travel the world in search of the most amazing,  bizarre, and incredible stories that his pictures will make go viral.

Miss COED 2017 Contestant Reveal: Maggie From Tulane, Rebecca From Miami… And More!

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We’ve scoured the nation to find the smartest, coolest, all-around most awesome college girls in the country, and we’re bringing them straight to you. In fact, we’re publishing five girls a day every day until we run out… which is a lot of days, TBH. You can thank me later.

From the Big Easy to Miami and Dentistry to Economics, it’s pretty safe to say that their interests are vastly different. Yet each girl is repping her school with pride and hoping to take home the coveted title of Miss COED 2017.

Without further ado, meet the next group of contestants. Who are you voting for?!

Think you have what it takes to rep your school? Submit to be part of the Miss COED 2017 competition today!


Maggie Arceneaux, Tulane University

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“I want to be Miss COED 2017 because I am ready for this new, incredible opportunity that will extend even beyond campus life. I want to serve as a representative for not only Tulane University but female students everywhere. Since I began college, I have started to become a much more well-rounded individual, and I would like to continue to do so through this exciting new adventure! Just like every student, I am looking to get the most out of my college career and I think that we need to build more positive reputations. Some see college students as lazy, immature party animals, and I hope to set a new standard through which these individuals see that this is not the case! We have all worked so hard to get to where we are today, and we know that we must continue this hard work to get to where we are meant to be and to accomplish what we were meant to accomplish. And sometimes we just have to let our hair down a little bit and enjoy the moment! College doesn’t last forever, but I fully intend to make the most out of it, and I hope to be the example in doing so as Miss COED 2017!

See Maggie Arceneaux’s full profile here.


Rebecca Kaplan, University of Miami

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“I really hate when people pretend they know everything about UM but only know the misconceptions about our school. We’re a private university with less than 10,000 students, our campus isn’t in South Beach, and we are so much more than just a party school.”

See Rebecca Kaplan’s full profile here.


Macy Serna, University of Iowa

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“I love my college because when I first stepped foot onto campus. I felt at ease, as if I were home. Iowa has so many great things to offer not only for the University but in the community as well. Iowa’s academic philosophy, courses, traditions, and student life are all very admirable.”

See Macy Serna’s full profile here.


Marisa Smith, Oklahoma State University

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“If I had 24 hours left to live, I would spend it eating unhealthy food and binge watching That ’70s Show, honestly.” 😂

See Marisa Smith’s full profile here.


Kristiana Eredia, Grand Canyon University

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“I major in Psychology, and I have amazing plans on how to use my degree! I plan on becoming a profiler for the FBI once I graduate college with my Bachelor’s degree. My next step will be to go to law school and become a lawyer. The first few years I spend as an FBI profiler in the behavioral analysis unit will help me understand criminals once I start prosecuting as a lawyer. Once I achieve becoming a lawyer, I will become a judge with my own courtroom!”

See Kristiana Eredia’s full profile here.


NFL Predictions 2016: Indianapolis Colts Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, Indianapolis Colts Preview
The 2015 season was a major disappointment for the Indianapolis Colts. A season-ending injury to Andrew Luck early on doomed the team’s chances but they were still able to still in the playoff hunt all the way up until the end even if they finished with a 8-8 record. As the 2016 season arrives, Indianapolis has a healthy Luck back and now a chance to get back to the top in the AFC South. Here are the three burning questions that surround the Colts going into the upcoming season.


How special could Andrew Luck be this year?

Luck still led the Colts in passing yards with 1,881 and 15 touchdowns even though he was out a lot. He is an elite option and with T.Y. Hilton still on the roster and catching tons of passes, Luck should be able to lead the Colts right back to a division title as soon as this season.


What’s the story with the defense?

It was a trouble spot last season, giving up 25.5 points a game which was 25th in the NFL. The team did use their second round draft pick on Clemson safety T.J. Green which should help bring an upgrade to the secondary. With a schedule full of high-scoring teams, the Indianapolis defense can’t be that bad again.


Can Frank Gore be great again?

Gore was brought in to improve the run game and nearly got to 1,000 yards on the ground. He is getting up there in age though and running backs over 30 years old don’t usually have a lot of success. If Gore can make one more special season happen, it would take a lot of pressure off of Luck and make the Colts an even better team.

This Eagles Jersey Couldn’t Get Be More South Philly If It Tried

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Is this the greatest Philadelphia Eagles fan we’ve ever seen? Absolutely. Is this the quickest post I’ve ever written? Probably. But it’s the Friday before Labor Day Weekend, what more do you want from me?

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NFL Predictions 2016: Jacksonville Jaguars Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, Jacksonville Jaguars Preview
It has been a long road for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team has found themselves losing game after game in recent years but the 2015 season finally showed signs of improvement. Jacksonville went 5-11 and with Blake Bortles becoming better and better by the day, the Jaguars are suddenly looking like a team that could make some noise in the AFC South sooner than later. Here are the three burning questions that surround the Jaguars going into the new season.


Will Bortles continue to improve?

Bortles threw for 4,428 yards and 35 touchdowns last season for Jacksonville. He began to show some huge upside and with a young receiving corps, the Jaguars may be on to something else. This season will be a massive test for Bortles and that continued improvement.


How good can the draft picks be?

Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack were taken with the team’s first two picks. Ramsey was a stud cornerback while Jack was a great linebacker and sometimes offensive threat. The Jaguars really wanted to improve the defense in the draft. Ramsey and Jack could be fighting for Rookie of the Year when this one is over with.


Will the run game improve?

T.J. Yeldon is going to be counted on to carry the ball very well for a team that was only 27th in the NFL in rushing yards per game last season. The more the Jaguars can run the ball, the more effective Bortles is going to be and how many more wins the team overall will get. This is the next step forward.


NFL Predictions 2016: Kansas City Chiefs Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, Kansas City Chiefs Preview
There are plenty of things to like about the Kansas City Chiefs. They went 11-5 last season and scored over 25 points per game even without a great pass game. As the 2016 season arrives, the Chiefs will get Jamaal Charles back from injury and still have one of the best defenses in the entire NFL. There is potential for this to become a special season for Kansas City. Here are the three burning questions that surround the Chiefs going into the 2016 campaign.


How effective will Charles be?

When Charles tore his ACL last season, many believed that was the end of the chances for the Chiefs. His replacements played well but now Charles is back and if he can stay on the field, he needs to find a way to get to 2,000 all-purpose yards and probably much more than even that. It all depends on the knee.


Will Alex Smith throw more?

Smith threw for just 3,486 yards and 20 touchdowns last season and the Chiefs averaged only 203.4 passing yards per game which was 30th in the NFL. While they were very successful in the run game, there will be a point where opposing defenses will stack the box more and more. Smith has to have a bigger passing year.


Is the defense ready to dominate again?

After being third in points against last season, Kansas City drafted even more help to improve their chances to do it all again. The teams in the AFC West don’t look as scary as they did last season. Kansas City could be in line for something that rivals some of the greatest defenses of all-time.

Western Kentucky Was Too Fired Up To Make It Through The Tunnel

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers were so damn fired up for their first game of the season, they had some trouble making it through the tunnel. Check out a video of their blunder below.

And because Chappelle’s Show taught us that virtually everything is better in slow motion, here’s another version of the clip.

I guess there was a little bit too much adrenaline flowing through the Hilltoppers’ veins on Thursday night. The mere thought of vanquishing their foe turned a group of finely-tuned athletic machines into uncoordinated goons. I can’t really blame them, though. After all, it was their first game of the season, and it was in front of their home crowd. If that doesn’t get your juices flowing, then you need to check your pulse.

Thankfully, this embarrassing gaffe wasn’t a sign of trouble to come for the Hilltoppers, as they went on to spank Rice 46-14. Maybe they literally stumbled on their new pregame ritual? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The hell with an aesthetically pleasing entrance, just win, baby!

NFL Predictions 2016: Miami Dolphins Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, Miami Dolphins Preview
There have been some big expectations on the Miami Dolphins in recent years. The 2015 season is one that the team would love to forget after going 6-10 and finishing in last place in the AFC East. Changes have been made with the roster and with that come a chance for the Dolphins to get into range for a playoff berth for the fans in South Florida. Here are the three burning questions that surround Miami going into the 2016 season.


What’s up with Ryan Tannehill?

The young quarterback did throw for 4,208 yards and 24 touchdowns last season but was very inconsistent with too many turnovers in the process. If Miami is truly going to be a playoff team, Tannehill has to limit his turnovers and be more of a game manager in the process.


Can Arian Foster really be the answer?

The former Texans running back signed in Miami late in the offseason is looking to get his career back on track with a new team. Injuries have been a major problem and now Foster thinks he can be a starter still. Will he beat out Lamar Miller and be the starter or could a two-headed monster be coming to South Beach?


Is the defense going to improve?

It was definitely rough last season as Miami gave up 24.3 points per game. While in a division with the Patriots, defense should be a top priority. There was the selection of Baylor cornerback Xavien Howard in the second round which may be the start of doing something to fix everything around the defense.

NFL Predictions 2016: LA Rams Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, LA Rams Preview
It was a very interesting offseason for the Los Angeles Rams. The team moved from St. Louis back to the west coast to give Los Angeles pro football again for the first time in over two decades. They released former starting quarterback Nick Foles and had the top pick in the draft where they picked California quarterback Jared Goff. This all happened after a 7-9 season that the team would love to improve on in 2016. Here are the three burning questions around the Rams going into the 2016 season.


Will Goff pick up the offense quickly?

This is something that will need to be seen early on. Los Angeles is on the road for three of their first four games and Goff is going to be starting all of those games probably. It would be a terrible way to begin his career if they were 0-4 early on in the season. Goff needs to learn quickly during training camp to be successful.


What will Todd Gurley do this year?

Gurley began showing why he was looked at as a top-flight running back last season as he rushed for 1,106 yards and ten touchdowns. He appears to be improving more and more each week and may be in line for 1,500 yards this coming season especially with a rookie quarterback under center.


How big is the move truly?

The move to Los Angeles means going back to the team’s roots. The fan base in St. Louis can’t be happy about what happened and there will need to be some adjusting to a new fan base that didn’t support the team a ton before they moved the last time. A new stadium is going soon too which should draw some huge interest.

NFL Predictions 2016: Minnesota Vikings Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, Minnesota Vikings Preview
To the surprise of some, the Minnesota Vikings were one of the biggest surprises during the 2015 season as they went 11-5 and won the NFC North. Adrian Peterson is still one of the best running backs in the whole NFL and now there is even more offensive firepower on the roster with the drafting of Laquon Treadwell. Minnesota looks to be the team to beat in the North. Here are the three burning questions around the Vikings going into the 2016 season.


How much does Peterson have in the tank?

After rushing for 1,485 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, many people would think there Peterson is right where he wants to be. However, who knows when age will actually catch up with him. Peterson did have a full year off from football when suspended but his season may be a race against time.


What will Teddy Bridgewater bring to the table?

The young quarterback did throw for 3,231 yards last season and 14 touchdowns but the addition of Treadwell is going to put pressure on him to do much, much more this year. It would take pressure off of Peterson in the process and could lead to a truly complete Minnesota team.


Will the defense be a big key?

After last season and finishing fifth in points allowed, the Vikings will need to contend with great quarterbacks throughout their division. It may not be feasible to put those numbers up again but it is something that the Vikings will be looking to do and may need to do to win the division again.

NFL Predictions 2016: New England Patriots Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, New England Patriots Preview
The New England Patriots can be counted on for a lot of things these days. They win 12 games every season and make a run at the Super Bowl each time. This is going to be a different season for New England with Tom Brady being suspended for the first four games and needing Jimmy Garoppolo to lead the offense until Brady’s return. What will the Patriots do this season? Here are the three burning questions surrounding New England heading into the 2016 campaign.


How good is Garoppolo?

The Eastern Illinois product has big shoes to fill and hasn’t played much with Brady around. Thankfully for him, the last three games of his starting four are at home in front of fans that won’t be harassing him hopefully. This is a big chance for him to prove that he deserves to be a starting quarterback in the NFL.


What will Rob Gronkowski do this year?

Last year, Gronk had 72 catches for 1,176 yards and 11 touchdowns. He must be Garoppolo’s target early on. There simply can’t be any other way of this happening. Gronkowski could end up with over 100 catches with all the targets he is going to get this season between Garoppolo and Brady.


What does the run game have to do to be better?

The Patriots don’t look to run the ball that much and were 30th in rush yards per game but without Brady, they are going to need to run the ball and run it well. The question that will be asked is who will be running the ball then. LeGarrette Blount is likely the one who gets the job early on.

This Artist Taking Pictures ‘Passed Out’ Outside USC Fraternities To Raise Sexual Assault Awareness Is Being Counter-Productive

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An artist named Violet Overn has recently generated attention for a series of photos of her pretending to be passed out in front of USC fraternity houses. Overn, a recent graduate of New York University, started the project as a way to raise awareness of sexual violence on college campuses.

While Overn’s heart is seemingly in the right place, you have to question her approach. Sexual assault on college campuses is a nationwide problem that should be addressed, but it is unfair to implicate only fraternity members as the culprits. Sexual assault certainly happens in fraternity houses, but it also happens elsewhere on college campuses. By taking only pictures pretending to be passed out in front of fraternity houses, Overn gives off the impression that fraternities are the root cause of the problem, which is simply off base.

Sexual violence has existed for the duration of human history. That doesn’t make sexual assault OK, but it is a fact. To point a finger at fraternities who haven’t themselves done anything wrong is a reductionist tactic that prevents college students from discussing the issue in a nuanced manner.

As a fraternity member myself, I agree that aspects of fraternity culture can enable egregious behavior. All fraternities are cognizant of these negative perceptions of them, and many are taking steps to reform themselves internally. But having an ‘artist’ who doesn’t even go to USC imply the school’s fraternity members are a bunch of sexual predators will only make those fraternities reflexively ignore criticism of them.

If you actually want to reduce sexual assault’s prevalence on college campuses then rather than demonizing fraternities, you’re better off inviting them to help be a part of the solution.

(h/t Total Frat Move and Huffington Post)


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NFL Predictions 2016: Philadelphia Eagles Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, Philadelphia Eagles Preview
Changes had to happen for the Philadelphia Eagles. Chip Kelly was fired, the team took Carson Wentz with the No. 2 pick in the draft and things are going to go much slower now for the Eagles moving forward after a 7-9 season. As the 2016 season arrives, there will be hopes that Philadelphia can turn things around and make a run at the playoffs with Sam Bradford under center. Here are the three burning questions around the Eagles going into the new season.


Can Bradford stay healthy?

He has been injury prone most of his career but threw for 19 touchdowns and 3,725 yards last year. He is going to be tutoring Wentz this season but could be looking at the bench very soon if he can’t get the team wins. A healthy Bradford should lead to success but anything is possible at this point.


Is Ryan Mathews the answer at running back?

With DeMarco Murray out of Philly, it is up to Mathews and Darren Sproles to lead the running backs. Sproles isn’t an every down player so it is up to Mathews, who has his own injury problems to work through. If Philadelphia is going to win the division, Mathews must rush for more than 1,000 yards and 12-15 touchdowns.


What can be done about the defense?

While the team is focused on Wentz and the offense, the team’s defense is in desperate need of improvement. The Eagles gave up 430 points last season and couldn’t keep up on offense. They won’t be able to get any better if they can’t slow anyone down no matter who the quarterback under center is.

Scumbag Stanford Swimmer Brock Turner Released From Jail After Serving Only 3 Months

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Brock Turner out of jail

Brock Turner, the Stanford Swimmer whose story went viral after his six-month sentence for sexual assault sparked disgust, has been released from a California county jail after serving only 3 months of his sentence.

Turner was released early today based on good behavior. From NBC News:

The ex-Stanford swimmer left the Santa Clara County Jail alone just after 6 a.m. local time, carrying a brown paper bag and his jacket tucked underneath his arm. He did not speak to reporters and was whisked away by a waiting car.

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky was heavily criticized for the length of the sentence. The judge agreed with Turner’s family’s concerns that the Stanford swimmer’s future would be negatively impacted too harshly if he received a longer sentence.



 

The 19-year-old had sexually assaulted a fellow Stanford student, and then told police and the court he was too intoxicated to know what was happening.

While many people are upset about the short sentence, it seems reasonable to say that the negative publicity around the incident has effectively tarnished the sex abuser’s future prospects.

In the aftermath of Turner’s high-profile case, a bill passed the California state Assembly this week that would require courts to treat punishment for those convicted of a sexual assault against someone who’s unconscious or too intoxicated to give consent the same as if the victim were conscious. There’s currently no indication if Governor Jerry Brown will sign it into law.


 

 

NFL Predictions 2016: Oakland Raiders Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, Oakland Raiders Preview
The Oakland Raiders are a team to watch out for. They went 7-9 last season and have Derek Carr who appears to be improving to a point where he could help Oakland get back to the playoffs this season or at the worst next year. There will be a lot of expectations on Oakland this season to take things to the next level with a slightly worse AFC West. Here are the three burning questions around the Raiders going into the 2016 season.


How good can Carr be?

After throwing 32 touchdowns and passing for 3,987 yards in 2015, Carr is being looked at as the future of the Raiders. They haven’t had a quarterback this successful in quite a long time and need him to continue moving forward. Oakland has a schedule that is favorable early on. Carr must have a huge start.


Can the running game step up?

While Latavius Murray did run for 1,066 yards and six touchdowns, the run game, in general, was weak averaging just 91.1 yards per game. This part of the offense must get better to take more pressure off of Carr. If Murray can rush for 1,400 yards and 10-12 touchdowns, things will look much better.


Is the defense ready for the next step?

There are things to love about the Raiders defense. They improved last year but now need to take them even further. They can’t allow 25 points a game this season. Khalil Mack is a star in the making and the other pieces appear to be falling into place especially with the team using their first three draft picks on defensive players.

NFL Predictions 2016: New York Giants Season Preview & Outlook

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NFL Predictions 2016, NY Giants Preview

The New York Giants have been a very dynamic team over the last couple seasons while having Odell Beckham on the roster. The problem with this is that the team’s defense has been lacking and the Giants finished just 6-10 last season and in third place in the NFC East. As the 2016 season gets closer, the Giants need to find a better balance on offense and improve their defense. Here are the three burning questions around the Giants going into the new season.


What is the plan with Beckham?

The star wide receiver had 96 catches for 1,450 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He is someone that demands a ton of attention but seems to be Eli Manning’s only target a lot of the time. Beckham either needs to be a 120-catch guy or someone who has 80-85 with others making more plays.


Is the defense going to improve?

The Giants gave up a ton of points last season and nearly 28 points a game. That must improve if New York wants to go to the postseason. Eli Apple was taken in the first round to make the defense better but will he have a huge impact from day one? That may make or break the Giants this year.


What will Eli Manning do?

The remaining Manning threw for 4,436 yards and 35 touchdowns last year. The running game around him should improve with Rashad Jennings being in his second season as the starter but Manning has to limit turnovers and find new targets for the Giants to make a run at the NFC East title.

Remastered ‘Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’ To Add Final Six Original Maps For Free After Release

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Call of duty 4 remastered

It was 2007 when Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare came out. I was making the momentous transition from middle school to high school at the time, and the game quickly became my friend group’s drug of choice. While other guys in my suburb town were out making awkward advances on pubescent girls, my group of friends spent literally days of our lives at home playing Call of Duty 4 on Xbox Live.

I’m not particularly proud of the amount of time I wasted playing Call of Duty 4, but I tell you this to convey how utterly life-changing this game is. And that’s why Activision is releasing a remastered version of this classic shooter for Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC on November 4th.

Except after Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered was announced, its makers revealed that the game would only feature 10 maps. And predictably gamer nerds lost their minds as only gamer nerds can. So today the makers of the game clarified that the other 6 maps in the original game will be made available as free downloadable content come December, and gamers everywhere rejoiced.

While I no longer have the time to play video games because I’m now a mature adult, I’m glad that a new generation of timid teenagers will get to experience the joys of Call of Duty 4.

Oh who am I kidding? I write articles on the internet to pay my bills, and otherwise have a ton of free time. I’ll be pwning noobs in Pipeline like it’s my second job once the new maps drop.


 

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