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Vince Dooley Ruins Many a Georgia Bulldog’s Day
Today, former Georgia football coach Vince Dooley guested on Tim Brando’s nationally-syndicated Sporting News Radio show. If I have to set up who Dooley is, you may as well move on now.
(While on Finebaum, Brando was a touch dumbstruck over Dooley remark)
With the Georgia football program currently a shambles, a somehow cheery Dooley [...]
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2011 Looms Ominously For Many at One Buc Place
Per a report at Pewter Report, many of the assistant coaches and front office personnel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are unsure of their futures in the event of a lockout. For those that aren’t aware or are trying to ignore it, if things don’t go the Bucs way in New Orleans, Green Bay and Washington, there is a very real possibility it could be the last Bucs game for a long time.
Tampa Bay’s owners, the Glazer family, have an option for the 2011 season in the contracts for general manager Mark Dominik and head coach Raheem Morris. The majority [...]
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How Many Premier League Games In a Season Are Must-See TV?
Pop quiz! Out of the 380 games in the 2010-11 Premier League season, how many matches would you say are a must-see? Sure, there are always matches that sneak up and surprise you with their quality, but how many in a typical season would you, before the season started, write down as must-see matches? 100? 75? 50?
There are Super Sundays, massive derby clashes, cross-town rivals and bitter enemies. And then there are the games which, on paper, look like they’d be rather boring such as Stoke City against Birmingham, but they turn into a pleasant surprise. But those are games that generally you can’t bank on being a must-see.
Think about the teams in the division before guessing your answer. And don’t forget to count both the home and away match.
Now that you have a number in mind. Here’s how many I believe most soccer fans who watch the Premier League would answer:
The answer is 24. It’s 24 out of 380 matches played, which represents just 6.3% of the games. Those games are:
- Manchester City vs Manchester United,
- Manchester United v Manchester City,
- Liverpool v Manchester United,
- Manchester United v Liverpool,
- Chelsea v Manchester United,
- Manchester United v Chelsea,
- Arsenal v Manchester United,
- Manchester United v Arsenal,
- Chelsea v Liverpool,
- Liverpool v Chelsea,
- Arsenal v Chelsea,
- Chelsea v Arsenal,
- Liverpool v Everton,
- Everton v Liverpool,
- Arsenal v Spurs,
- Spurs v Arsenal,
- Arsenal v Liverpool,
- Liverpool v Arsenal,
- Liverpool v Manchester City,
- Manchester City v Liverpool,
- Manchester City v Arsenal,
- Arsenal v Manchester City,
- Chelsea v Manchester City,
- Manchester City v Chelsea.
Now if I was creating my own list, I would add to that Newcastle v Sunderland (home and away) and Birmingham City versus Aston Villa (home and away), which would increase the the number of games to 28, which only increases the percentage of must-see games from 6.3% to 7.3%.
There are a few ways you can look at this. One, that 92.7% of the games may not be must-sees but may surprise you with their quality when you watch them. Two, the number of games that are must-see are now far more that Manchester City have joined the echelon of Premier League clubs. Without the money they’ve spent and their success on the field, the above list of 24 would be lowered to 18 (the Manchester derby would still stick). Three, if Tottenham Hotspur can compete at the highest level and most especially compete against the top teams in the Premier League (who they have a horrible record against), then they could join the above list. Right now, they’re on the fringes.
The above list is not meant to be derogatory to the teams in the Premier League who are not listed. Some of the most enjoyable games I watch feature teams outside of the Big Four. But the fact is that many soccer fans gravitate to the big games. And some of the more casual fans may only try to watch the big games themselves.
What do you think? Is the above list of 24 games complete? Should some of those matches be removed, or should some that are not listed above be added? Share your opinion in the comments section below.
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How many schools should you apply to?
Many students wonder what exactly is the magic number of schools they should apply to? There is no definite answer to this question. When considering the number of schools you want to apply to, and which university application to submit, you should take into account many different factors. First, consider only schools you really want to attend. Do not apply to a school just because of its reputation or because it is considered highly competitive.
Begin by making a preliminary list of all of the schools you think you may want to attend and research schools that have good programs for your areas of interest. Make sure you visit the schools to ensure you truly enjoy the location, surroundings, campus size, and student population. Nearly all schools offer tours and informational presentations. Set up a visit with the school and get a feel for the location. Narrow your list down after visiting schools to only include the schools you enjoyed and can see yourself attending.
When deciding the number to actually apply to, consider the application costs as well as the acceptance rate. Remember that regardless of grades and test scores (SAT or ACT test, AP Exams, SAT Subject Tests, etc.), you are not guaranteed admission to any one school. A good guideline is to include at least two safety schools, three most likely schools, and three reach schools on your list. When it comes down to deciding where to attend you want to have options. Don’t forget that every application comes with a fee. Sit down with your parents and discuss a budget. If you ever have a hard time with the process remember you have counselors and advisors at school that can help you. College Board and the Revolution Prep blog can also be great resources for information. Make use of all of your available resources and sit down with your parents and school counselors and work out a plan for the application process that is best for you!
Breanna L. is an instructor, tutor, and curriculum developer with Revolution Prep in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her bachelors in Biology from the University of Southern California and is currently attending business school pursing an MBA.
How many schools should you apply to?
Many students wonder what exactly is the magic number of schools they should apply to? There is no definite answer to this question. When considering the number of schools you want to apply to, and which university application to submit, you should take into account many different factors. First, consider only schools you really want to attend. Do not apply to a school just because of its reputation or because it is considered highly competitive.
Begin by making a preliminary list of all of the schools you think you may want to attend and research schools that have good programs for your areas of interest. Make sure you visit the schools to ensure you truly enjoy the location, surroundings, campus size, and student population. Nearly all schools offer tours and informational presentations. Set up a visit with the school and get a feel for the location. Narrow your list down after visiting schools to only include the schools you enjoyed and can see yourself attending.
When deciding the number to actually apply to, consider the application costs as well as the acceptance rate. Remember that regardless of grades and test scores (SAT or ACT test, AP Exams, SAT Subject Tests, etc.), you are not guaranteed admission to any one school. A good guideline is to include at least two safety schools, three most likely schools, and three reach schools on your list. When it comes down to deciding where to attend you want to have options. Don’t forget that every application comes with a fee. Sit down with your parents and discuss a budget. If you ever have a hard time with the process remember you have counselors and advisors at school that can help you. College Board and the Revolution Prep blog can also be great resources for information. Make use of all of your available resources and sit down with your parents and school counselors and work out a plan for the application process that is best for you!
Breanna L. is an instructor, tutor, and curriculum developer with Revolution Prep in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her bachelors in Biology from the University of Southern California and is currently attending business school pursing an MBA.
How many schools should you apply to?
Many students wonder what exactly is the magic number of schools they should apply to? There is no definite answer to this question. When considering the number of schools you want to apply to, and which university application to submit, you should take into account many different factors. First, consider only schools you really want to attend. Do not apply to a school just because of its reputation or because it is considered highly competitive.
Begin by making a preliminary list of all of the schools you think you may want to attend and research schools that have good programs for your areas of interest. Make sure you visit the schools to ensure you truly enjoy the location, surroundings, campus size, and student population. Nearly all schools offer tours and informational presentations. Set up a visit with the school and get a feel for the location. Narrow your list down after visiting schools to only include the schools you enjoyed and can see yourself attending.
When deciding the number to actually apply to, consider the application costs as well as the acceptance rate. Remember that regardless of grades and test scores (SAT or ACT test, AP Exams, SAT Subject Tests, etc.), you are not guaranteed admission to any one school. A good guideline is to include at least two safety schools, three most likely schools, and three reach schools on your list. When it comes down to deciding where to attend you want to have options. Don’t forget that every application comes with a fee. Sit down with your parents and discuss a budget. If you ever have a hard time with the process remember you have counselors and advisors at school that can help you. College Board and the Revolution Prep blog can also be great resources for information. Make use of all of your available resources and sit down with your parents and school counselors and work out a plan for the application process that is best for you!
Breanna L. is an instructor, tutor, and curriculum developer with Revolution Prep in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her bachelors in Biology from the University of Southern California and is currently attending business school pursing an MBA.