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Saturday, 28 February 2015
Rex Ryan?s New Truck Is Beaming With Buffalo Bills Pride (Pics)
If you were wondering if the new Bills coach is excited about his new gig, I think Rex Ryan‘s new truck can answer that question for you. He’s either really excited, or very good at faking enthusiasm, and it seems to be the former. After getting the tattoo of his wife in a Jets jersey […]
Alexey Shved Hook Shot Goes 20-Feet Over The Backboard (Video)
I’m not quite sure what to say about this Alexey Shved hook shot, other than “that is sooooo New York Knicks.” Check it out: Despite that sad attempt, the sad Knicks still managed to beat the sad Pistons in double overtime, 121-115. I don’t envy the poor fool who had to sit�through that entire game.
Source: http://www.totalprosports.com/2015/02/28/alexey-shved-hook-shot-awful-video/
Corey Tropp Goal Gets Disallowed, But Is Still Pretty Impressive (Video)
Last night’s Corey Tropp goal against the Blue Jackets showed creativity and perseverance. Unfortunately, those qualities don’t outweigh the fact that play was stopped when it happened, so we’ll have to put a big ole’ asterisk next to this play. After the puck got lodged atop the net, Tropp knocked it�loose, then batted it into […]
Source: http://www.totalprosports.com/2015/02/27/corey-tropp-goal-disallowed-video/
Remember the GT Advanced sapphire facility? It's going to be a command center for Apple
CNBC reported today that the GT Advanced plant in Mesa, Arizona, originally tasked with the job of making sapphire for screens, buttons, and other bits and pieces of Apple gear, is now going to be taken over by the company that allegedly caused GT Ad...
Lexus LF-SA Concept leaks its mini self ahead of Geneva
Filed under: Design/Style, Green, 2015 Geneva Motor Show, Lexus, Coupe, Crossover, Hatchback, Concept Cars, Future
This is the Lexus LF-SA Concept, which has leaked out ahead of its official debut in Geneva. We're still awaiting official details, but at least we've got a pretty full image gallery.Continue reading Lexus LF-SA Concept leaks its mini self ahead of Geneva
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Emmanuel Acho Accepts High School Prom Invite After Fan's Social Media Challenge
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho told Hannah Delmonte if she could get 10,000 retweets, he would be her date for prom. As it turned out, the Twitter test wasn't nearly as difficult as expected, as the fan easily surpassed that total.
Daniel Williams of NFL.com notes the current tally, which continues to rise as the story goes viral, is over 17,000 to handily conquer the challenge. Here's the original message Delmonte sent out back in January featuring a snippet of her exchange with the NFL player:
This type of story has become rather common in the age of social media. It's presented an opportunity for fans and players to connect in a way that wasn't previously possible. The interactions aren't always positive, of course, so it's nice to see a story like this.
Credit to Acho for living up to his end of the bargain, as well. It would have been easy to back out when it became clear Delmonte was going to surpass the 10,000 mark. Ray Boyd of CBS Philadelphia passed along comments from the linebacker made on the Sports Beyond Measure podcast about it.
"All it took was for me to go to dinner, get up from dinner, three hours go by and she's at 9,983. At that point in time, I knew I would be going to prom," Acho said.
He even posted a video of his arrival at Woodgrove High School to meet his prom date in person:
Quite a moment. Certainly one Delmonte will never forget. CSN Philly notes he's not only planning to show back up in Virginia for the prom, but the 24-year-old defender is also expecting to get on the piano and sing a song for his date.
Acho started his career with the Cleveland Browns before spending the last two years with the Eagles. But, as NBC Washington points out, May 9 is not circled on his calendar for any football reasons. It's prom night.
Rolls-Royce rolls out special Al-Adiyat edition in the Middle East
Filed under: Rolls-Royce, Middle East, Autoblog Black, Coupe, Sedan, Luxury
After the last one was characterized as a Mysore, the latest special-edition Rolls-Royce bears the name Adiyat - worn by nine Wraiths and this unique Phantom, created for a customer in the Middle East.Continue reading Rolls-Royce rolls out special Al-Adiyat edition in the Middle East
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Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets 2/27/15: Video Highlights and Recap
The Utah Jazz looked to bounce back from a tough loss when they took on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The Jazz saw their two-game win streak snapped last time out, and they faced a tricky test from the athletic Nuggets, who had lost four straight and 10 of their last 11.
Issa Rae: The Pilot TV System Is A ?White Man Thing,? Offers ColorCreative.tv To Showcase New Talent [VIDEO]
Producer, writer, director and authorIssa Rae joined Roland Martin Wednesday on ?NewsOne Now? to discuss her new book, ?The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl? and…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093742/issa-rae-pilot-tv-system-white-man-thing-colorcreativetv/
The end of an era
Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2015/02/03/the-end-of-an-era/?ncid=rss_truncated
Friday, 27 February 2015
MetCap: a bioinformatics probe design pipeline for large-scale targeted metagenomics
Background:
Massive sequencing of genes from different environments has evolved metagenomics as central to enhancing the understanding of the wide diversity of micro-organisms and their roles in driving ecological processes. Reduced cost and high throughput sequencing has made large-scale projects achievable to a wider group of researchers, though complete metagenome sequencing is still a daunting task in terms of sequencing as well as the downstream bioinformatics analyses. Alternative approaches such as targeted amplicon sequencing requires custom PCR primer generation, and is not scalable to thousands of genes or gene families.
Results:
In this study, we are presenting a web-based tool called MetCap that circumvents the limitations of amplicon sequencing of multiple genes by designing probes that are suitable for large-scale targeted metagenomics sequencing studies. MetCap provides a novel approach to target thousands of genes and genomic regions that could be used in targeted metagenomics studies. Automatic analysis of user-defined sequences is performed, and probes specifically designed for metagenome studies are generated. To illustrate the advantage of a targeted metagenome approach, we have generated more than 300,000 probes that match more than 400,000 publicly available sequences related to carbon degradation, and used these probes for target sequencing in a soil metagenome study. The results show high enrichment of target genes and a successful capturing of the majority of gene families. MetCap is freely available to users from: http://soilecology.biol.lu.se/metcap/.
Conclusion:
MetCap is facilitating probe-based target enrichment as an easy and efficient alternative tool compared to complex primer-based enrichment for large-scale investigations of metagenomes. Our results have shown efficient large-scale target enrichment through MetCap-designed probes for a soil metagenome. The web service is suitable for any targeted metagenomics project that aims to study several genes simultaneously. The novel bioinformatics approach taken by the web service will enable researchers in microbial ecology to tap into the vast diversity of microbial communities using targeted metagenomics as a cost-effective alternative to whole metagenome sequencing.
Massive sequencing of genes from different environments has evolved metagenomics as central to enhancing the understanding of the wide diversity of micro-organisms and their roles in driving ecological processes. Reduced cost and high throughput sequencing has made large-scale projects achievable to a wider group of researchers, though complete metagenome sequencing is still a daunting task in terms of sequencing as well as the downstream bioinformatics analyses. Alternative approaches such as targeted amplicon sequencing requires custom PCR primer generation, and is not scalable to thousands of genes or gene families.
Results:
In this study, we are presenting a web-based tool called MetCap that circumvents the limitations of amplicon sequencing of multiple genes by designing probes that are suitable for large-scale targeted metagenomics sequencing studies. MetCap provides a novel approach to target thousands of genes and genomic regions that could be used in targeted metagenomics studies. Automatic analysis of user-defined sequences is performed, and probes specifically designed for metagenome studies are generated. To illustrate the advantage of a targeted metagenome approach, we have generated more than 300,000 probes that match more than 400,000 publicly available sequences related to carbon degradation, and used these probes for target sequencing in a soil metagenome study. The results show high enrichment of target genes and a successful capturing of the majority of gene families. MetCap is freely available to users from: http://soilecology.biol.lu.se/metcap/.
Conclusion:
MetCap is facilitating probe-based target enrichment as an easy and efficient alternative tool compared to complex primer-based enrichment for large-scale investigations of metagenomes. Our results have shown efficient large-scale target enrichment through MetCap-designed probes for a soil metagenome. The web service is suitable for any targeted metagenomics project that aims to study several genes simultaneously. The novel bioinformatics approach taken by the web service will enable researchers in microbial ecology to tap into the vast diversity of microbial communities using targeted metagenomics as a cost-effective alternative to whole metagenome sequencing.
Source: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2105/16/65
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NewsOne Now Exclusive: FCC Commissioner Discusses Net Neutrality Ruling [VIDEO]
On Thursday the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) agreed to rules that would ban internet service providers from creating fast lanes and prioritizing traffic on their…
Source: http://newsone.com/3094122/newsone-now-exclusive-fcc-commissioner-discusses-net-neutrality-ruling/
Second Autopsy Reveals Pasco Police Shot Antonio Zambrano-Montes In The Back
Just a day after it was revealed police in Washington state shot at a Mexican migrant 17 times, hitting him as many as six times,…
Source: http://newsone.com/3094061/antonio-zambrano-montes-2nd-autopsy/
Chrysler Recalls 338,000 Dodge Durangos for Stalling
Chrysler is recalling 338,216 Dodge Durango SUVs to expand upon an earlier recall of fuel-pump failures, the company said today. In total, 467,480 vehicles worldwide?the 2012?2013 Durango and exported diesel versions of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?are included in this latest recall, which adds to the 230,760 SUVs recalled in September for the same problem. […]
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What you missed on 2.26.15
We test the Ford Mustang EcoBoost, drool over the new Audi R8 and pick our favorite racecars of all time. All that and more in today's recap of the auto news you may have missed.Continue reading What you missed on 2.26.15
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Sybrina Fulton, Mother Of Trayvon Martin, Responds To DOJ Decision Not To Charge George Zimmerman [VIDEO]
Nearly three years after Trayvon Martin�was�murdered�by George Zimmerman, the�Justice Department announced that it decided�not to pursue federal charges�against�the former neighborhood watch volunteer. Attorney General Eric…
?America?s Next Top Model? Contestant Mirjana Puhar Found Dead In Triple Homicide
America’s Next Top Model contestant�Mirjana Puhar�was killed in a triple homicide at her boyfriend’s home in�Charlotte, NC. The 19-year-old was murdered on Tuesday along with…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093722/mirjana-puhar-dies-dead-triple-homicide/
?America?s Next Top Model? Contestant Mirjana Puhar Found Dead In Triple Homicide
America’s Next Top Model contestant�Mirjana Puhar�was killed in a triple homicide at her boyfriend’s home in�Charlotte, NC. The 19-year-old was murdered on Tuesday along with…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093722/mirjana-puhar-dies-dead-triple-homicide/
5 Most Meaningful Spring Training Position Battles
Here we are, right back where we started.
As March approaches and actual games are on the horizon, the time to break down position battles is upon us, as it always is at this time on the calendar. As far as Cactus and Grapefruit League games go, they might not count toward October, but for players involved in these toss-ups, they are ever meaningful.
But instead of breaking down all the position battles, or the ones for each team, let’s make this more relevant. Which fights matter? Which ones carry the most weight for their team’s eventual success? Where are the battles with the most at stake?
That typically means the battles that are happening within teams with lofty expectations. While every team has some kind of position uncertainty hovering over their spring camp, these are the five most important.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2378966-5-most-meaningful-spring-training-position-battles
Breakfast Topic: Your favorite (WoW) things
Today, let's talk about the reasons we all play. What's your favorite WoW thing, the part of the game that keeps you logging on day after day (and year after year)?
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Breakfast Topics
Breakfast Topic: Your favorite (WoW) things originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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WRUP: It's the end of the world as we know it edition
So join us, won't you, for a nostalgia-fueled trip through our favorite game. And if you're playing WoW this weekend, jump into the comments to tell us what you're up to -- and why you've stuck around the game for so long.
Continue reading WRUP: It's the end of the world as we know it edition
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion
WRUP: It's the end of the world as we know it edition originally appeared on WoW Insider on Sat, 31 Jan 2015 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Google exec hints at Photos, Hangouts and G+ split
Rumors have long suggested that Google might separate the parts of Google+ that people have been most interested in -- photos and messaging / Hangouts -- away from the social network's main stream. Now it appears that Sundar Pichai agrees with that v...Source: http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/26/sundar-pichai-google-plus-photos-hangouts/?ncid=rss_truncated
Thursday, 26 February 2015
The Queue: /salute
Today's Queue is my last here on WoW Insider. You're all beautiful. The face my character makes while saluting, though? A little less beautiful.
squaredK2 asked:
what was your most rewarding moment in doing The Queue?
Continue reading The Queue: /salute
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, The Queue
The Queue: /salute originally appeared on WoW Insider on Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Breakfast Topic: Do you take a lot of screenshots?
Once upon a time in vanilla on my very first character, I made the mistake of wandering too close to a door guarded by a very angry dragon. Said angry dragon made quick work of my character, and in running back to my corpse, I inadvertently discovered I could run right through that door and resurrect on the other side. The other side of that door was one of the single weirdest places I have ever seen in World of Warcraft -- it was later shaped and molded into the Caverns of Time for the Burning Crusade expansion. But in that moment, I had no idea what it was -- just that the world had suddenly gotten very strange, and very, very screenshot-worthy, which is when I took the screenshot above. I have a lot of screenshots, guys. Each expansion, I snap screenshots of every cool location, cool armor set, neat people, fun events -- you name it, I'm probably sitting there happily snapping away. And I keep them all. Why?
In vanilla, I just liked taking pictures of things -- pretty things, weird things, strange armor I'd purchased and immediately regretted. In Burning Crusade, it was because Outland was so new, and different, and unlike anything on Azeroth. Somewhere in Wrath, after getting my job here, it grew from a hobby into something I did for cataloging purposes. If I needed a screenshot of a particular quest or a particular NPC saying a particular line, then I was going to make sure I had it handy before I even knew I needed it. Betas are great for testing, but they're also great for getting tons of advance screenshots that I will more than likely use later. And beyond that ... well, it's kind of interesting to have a record of all the places I've gone and all the people I've met over the years. It's like flipping through a scrapbook. A really, really nerdy scrapbook.
Do you guys take a lot of screenshots? Do you save the alt-z for important stuff like boss kills and achievements, or do you snap away whenever you see a pretty piece of scenery? Do you save your screenshots from expansion to expansion, or just get rid of them as time goes on? What's the earliest screenshot you've still got?
In vanilla, I just liked taking pictures of things -- pretty things, weird things, strange armor I'd purchased and immediately regretted. In Burning Crusade, it was because Outland was so new, and different, and unlike anything on Azeroth. Somewhere in Wrath, after getting my job here, it grew from a hobby into something I did for cataloging purposes. If I needed a screenshot of a particular quest or a particular NPC saying a particular line, then I was going to make sure I had it handy before I even knew I needed it. Betas are great for testing, but they're also great for getting tons of advance screenshots that I will more than likely use later. And beyond that ... well, it's kind of interesting to have a record of all the places I've gone and all the people I've met over the years. It's like flipping through a scrapbook. A really, really nerdy scrapbook.
Do you guys take a lot of screenshots? Do you save the alt-z for important stuff like boss kills and achievements, or do you snap away whenever you see a pretty piece of scenery? Do you save your screenshots from expansion to expansion, or just get rid of them as time goes on? What's the earliest screenshot you've still got?
Filed under: Breakfast Topics
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Honda Classic 2015: Leaderboard Highlights and Reaction from Thursday
The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Garden, Florida, isn't just notable for its $1,098,000 winning share or the 500 FedEx Cup points on the line. No, it's also notable because it's the first tournament of the year for No. 1 player Rory McIlroy.
McIlroy's place atop the golfing world continues to be incredibly important with Tiger Woods on another hiatus. Below, you'll find all of the latest leaderboard updates and analysis as McIlroy and the field attempt to take home the Honda Classic title.
Leaderboard
Round 1 Recap
The world's top golfer, Rory McIlroy, would probably like a mulligan after his first round at the Honda Classic. A second alternate who wasn't even sure if he would be golfing in the field, Jim Herman, is sitting pretty after Thursday.
It's a crazy world we live in, folks.
While McIlroy limped out to a three-over 73, Herman finished the day atop the leaderboard with his five-under 65 with Brendan Steele (66), Padraig Harrington (67), Martin Flores (67) and Patrick Reed (67) all nipping at his heels.
“I don’t ever recall leading," Herman said after his round, per Will Gray of GolfChannel.com.
There's a first for everything, it would seem.
But the story of the day was McIlroy, of course, who like many other players struggled with the windy conditions on Thursday. He could have been in much worse straits had he not finished with birdies on his last two holes, however, including this beautiful putt on No. 17:
McIlroy, who won this tournament in 2012, bogeyed three holes and surprisingly double-bogeyed at Nos. 1 and 5. That's not something you see often from the superstar, as Jason Sobel of the Golf Channel noted, while also getting McIlroy's feedback on his rough round:
McIlroy is going to face a battle on Friday, as he attempts to survive the cut, but he wasn't the only big name to struggle.
Justin Rose (73), Sergio Garcia (72) and Phil Mickelson (71), among others, struggled on Thursday.
While the whipping winds and strong gusts gave plenty of players problems, there were still a slew of amazing shots and surprising performances on the day. Reed had this lovely chip at No. 4, for instance:
Robert Allenby had a pretty amazing chip at No. 7 himself:
And then there was Luke Donald sinking this long birdie putt at the 16th:
For all of the winds, there were still plenty of highlights.
McIlroy will hope to provide a few more of them on Friday. If he doesn't, he's in danger of missing the cut, a result hardly befitting of the world's best player.
Herman, on the other hand, will have a battle on his hands to hold the lead, especially with a star like Reed close behind. Heading into the weekend, the Honda Open certainly isn't lacking for surprises, intrigue and storylines to follow.
Around Azeroth: The end of the beginning
On behalf of the entire 'of The Queue' guild, I want to thank you, WoW Insider, for all you have done over 10 years of utter awesomeness! You guys have been the body and soul of the Warcraft community and the home for countless readers and commenters. We thank all the writers, past and present, for the fantabulous (and numerous) words you have written, and we wish you guys the very, very best in all future endeavors! And who knows, WoW Insider may live again! Thank you, WoW Insider, for being the best news site and home for the Warcraft community!"
(And, uh, once I get over the sadness of all this, you might see a gnome warrior named Carrefour hanging around that guild. Pay her no mind. She is, after all, only a gnome. And I've always wanted to give the Alliance a try ...)
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Find out what's next for WoW Insider's crew
Want to know what's next for the gang? Find out by checking in on our personal Twitter accounts, particularly Alex and Adam.
- Adam Koebel
- Adam Holisky
- Alex Ziebart
- Anne Stickney
- Dan O'Halloran
- Dawn Moore
- Elizabeth Harper
- Elizabeth Wachowski
- Matthew Rossi
- Michael Gray
- Scott Andrews
Filed under: News items
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Pebble took just two days to beat its crowdfunding record
Pebble Time isn't just one of the fastest-moving Kickstarter projects -- it's now one of the biggest, too. The color smartwatch took a mere two days to get more funding than its predecessor, hitting the $10.3 million mark with 29 days left to go. It'...Source: http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/26/pebble-time-beats-original-on-kickstarter/?ncid=rss_truncated
Army Names Crew Killed in Helicopter Crash
The U.S. Army has identified the five-member crew killed in the crash of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Afghanistan.
Source: http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2013/mar/17/army-names-crew-killed-helicopter-crash-ar-5813089/
Fit!Live!Win!: Get ?THINspired? And Learn The Secret Formula For Weight Loss
�While juggling marriage, a new baby and an Emmy Award winning journalism career, Mara �Schiavocampo struggled with her weight. At one point she tipped the…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093393/fitlivewin-get-thinspired-and-learn-the-secret-formula-for-weight-loss/
Walmart Hikes Wages For Half A Million Workers
Walmart, the world?s largest retailer, last week announced a plan to increase pay for half a million U.S. employees after years of criticism over its…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093403/walmart-hikes-wages-for-half-million-workers/
Business Is Booming At The 61st Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
The Arts and Crafts Festival has over 220 vendors and is one of the most distinguishing things about Fairhope. This year's crowd numbers are expected to exceed last year's numbers of 300,000.
Source: http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2013/mar/16/business-booming-61st-annual-arts-crafts-festival-ar-5809034/
NY Judge Keeps Job Despite Being Overheard Making ?Country N****rs? Joke
Judge Gerald Popeo�(pictured), a Utica City, New York judge was accused of denigrating Blacks and others. Despite his actions, he�got to keep his job,�according to…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093682/ny-judge-country-nggers-gerald-popeo/
Sybrina Fulton, Mother Of Trayvon Martin, Responds To DOJ Decision Not To Charge George Zimmerman [VIDEO]
Nearly three years after Trayvon Martin�was�murdered�by George Zimmerman, the�Justice Department announced that it decided�not to pursue federal charges�against�the former neighborhood watch volunteer. Attorney General Eric…
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Taraji P. Henson: Cookie?s Style Is Like ?Fashion On Crack? [PHOTOS]
If you get a kick out of watching Cookie act out on Fox?s runaway hit ?Empire? as the feisty ex-wife of hip-hop mogul Lucious Lyon,…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093712/taraji-p-henson-cookie-fashion-outfits/
Issa Rae: The Pilot TV System Is A ?White Man Thing,? Offers ColorCreative.tv To Showcase New Talent [VIDEO]
Producer, writer, director and author, Issa Rae joined Roland Martin Wednesday on ?NewsOne Now? to discuss her new book, ?The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl?…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093742/issa-rae-pilot-tv-system-white-man-thing-colorcreativetv/
Cadillac CT6 to get twin-turbo V8
Filed under: Design/Style, Cadillac, Sedan, Luxury, Performance
During an online Q&A with Jalopnik readers, Cadillac CEO Johan de Nysschen threw more light on the future of the brand and the CT6. Eventually, the engine bay in the new flagship sedan will boast "a very wide mix of engines, starting with a 2-liter turbo, up to, eventually, a high-performance advanced V-8 turbo."Continue reading Cadillac CT6 to get twin-turbo V8
Cadillac CT6 to get twin-turbo V8 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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?Selma? Director Says Constant Talk About Oscars? Lack Of Diversity A ?Distraction?
Ava Duvernay, whom many feel was snubbed for a Best Director nomination at this year’s Academy Awards, said that she would like to stop discussing…
Source: http://newsone.com/3093191/ava-duvernay-on-oscars-diversity/
So long, and thanks for all the fish
As you may have heard, TUAW is being archived by its parent company AOL. The 10+ years of content that our talented team of writers and editors have crafted are due be folded into our sister site Engadget, where you'll be able to check out the archiv...Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2015/02/03/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/?ncid=rss_truncated
NFL Combine 2015: Most Impressive Showings and Full Results for Top Performers
While the NFL combine is only supposed to confirm what scouts already know, there were still players who turned heads this week in Indianapolis.
The "Underwear Olympics" is often the most intriguing of the pre-draft events, giving the prospects a chance to show off their true athleticism in a variety of events. Although these don't necessarily translate directly to success in the NFL, teams always seem to fall in love with speed, strength and explosiveness.
When the NFL draft rolls around, some of the names that stood out this week are likely going to be a little higher on boards.
Here are the top performers in each event at the scouting combine and a look at the players who helped themselves the most.
Full combine results at NFL.com.
Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson
Although he played defensive end in college, Vic Beasley was aware he was likely going to have to move to outside linebacker at the next level. According to Ron Clements of Greenville Online, the former Clemson star recently discussed his need to show off his other skills:
I played linebacker in high school and some in college, so it's nothing new to me. Teams really want to see me drop in coverage. They haven't seen me with my hand off the ground that much. They want me to play the 3-4 outside linebacker position at the next level, so they want to see me drop.
After the combine, it's clear he has the athleticism to drop back in coverage or do just about anything on the football field.
Beasley showed off an incredible combination of strength and speed that has rarely been seen at this event, via ESPN Stats and Info:
His 35 reps on the bench press were the third-most at any position in the class; however, his true feat was comparing him to others at the position. He finished first among linebackers in the 40-yard dash and bench press while landing in the top five in vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill and the 20-yard shuttle run.
It was clear Beasley would be a contender for a first-round pick in April, but it seems like he has solidified this standing.
Chris Conley, WR, Georgia
Although he never put up big numbers at Georgia, Chris Conley showed the value of the combine with his performance, as Peter Bukowski of Sports Illustrated noted:
His 40-yard dash turned heads as a 6'2" receiver who ran a 4.35, the third-fastest time at any position. That combination of size and speed was already enough to make him an intriguing player in this class.
Seth Emerson of The Macon Telegraph noted how this will help him:
However, the receiver was just getting started. He showed off his leaping ability later in the day with a vertical jump of 45 inches, which was the best mark since 2006. When he completed his broad jump of 11'7", it was also the longest in that stretch.
Just for good measure, he showed he wasn't exactly fragile by posting 18 reps on the bench press, which ranked fourth among receivers in the class.
There will be a lot more film study on Conley after this week to see if he can truly make it as an NFL receiver. Regardless, it's clear the young player has the tools necessary to succeed at the next level.
Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut
Saying Byron Jones is explosive isn't quite the same as seeing it for yourself, courtesy of Will Brinson of CBS Sports:
Not only was his broad jump of 12'3" the longest ever at the combine, but it might have been the best the world has ever seen. According to Bryan Fischer of NFL.com, the world record at the former Olympic event of standing long jump was 12'2".
Add in his impressive vertical jump that finished second only to Conley, and it's clear Jones has some athleticism. On a 6'1" frame at cornerback, this will certainly get a lot of teams to take notice.
On the other hand, Jones wasn't even able to show off his speed at the combine after choosing not to participate in the 40-yard dash, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com:
The good news is he made up for it by showing off his quickness and change of direction in the shuttle runs. In case his jumps weren't good enough, he finished with the fastest time of any player in the 60-yard shuttle at 10.98 seconds.
Jones simply put on a show in Indianapolis and left with as much buzz as anyone in the class.
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