#lcb season 2

[lu-is-not-ok]

No I am not normal about him, thanks for asking!

[eggonthemoon]

HOLY SHIT OMG GUYS IT’S OMG OMG HOLY SHIT UH SHIT GUYS IT’S HAPPENING OMG OMG OMGOMGOMGOMG

[idliketochill]

I CAN FINALLY KRILL MYSELF

[runn1ngn0se]

Of course I understand all my fellow Outists going feral for her new butler ID, but I see no conversation about her Bound King / Binds EGO.

[soleilenchaine]

*pjmoon gives free 30 pulls*

me: saves them for thumb ids bc i must have my unbelievably sleepy disheveled man

[trianglestrategist]

New Outis and Sinclair drop! While I am low-key bummed that the first pullable outis since season 1 is a 00 (I guess she didn't get any of those in season 2 either tbf...), I do really love that Sinclair is a director of Cinq specifically. The boyfail/bloodthirsty dichotomy works for me in duelist form especially (even though I don't really get the financial/optics benefit of him being director. Like, who would hire this twink on the street?), even though LCB sinclair is starting to leave that dichotomy behind in favor of balance. Very funny, even if it doesn't have as much pathos as Blade Lineage. Also the art, very pretty as always

[reasonablyneurotic]

saw the new teasers (?) for season 2 lcb and rushed to make this

Also alt version where Ishmael has short hair under the cut bc I liked it a lot too

[thefootballobserver]

Keep, Loan, Sell: What Lies Ahead for The Current Spurs Squad

Newcomers and outgoers have helped develop the squad for Ange’s vision - so what’s next?

For a squad the size of Spurs, it was still unsurprising to see the team struggle through poor form when injuries and suspensions struck hard after the November home match against Chelsea. Despite being high-flying and unbeaten until that match, it was clear to any Spurs fan looking at what Postecoglou had that the team lacked squad depth to play the way the coach wanted. Although the coach could still put out a strong starting 11, the players on the bench - or even further - were still very much players from the past eras of defensive football under Mourinho and Conte. 

Despite some talented players coming in and remaining valuable to Postecoglou, there’s still a fair share of players whose time - for at least next season - might be best spent away from the team, either rebuilding their careers elsewhere or getting valuable game time.

This blog is by no means meant to slander or say that any players in the loan or sell section are bad; however, no player is over the club, and for new players to come in, current players will have to make their way out. For academy players, loans are a chance to get senior football under their belt in hopes of eventually making it into the first team. The list also has to consider homegrown rules, particularly ones concerning UEFA football, as it requires at least four players from the academy in the A team.

Keep

The Spurs captain has the most goal contributions this season.

Guglielmo Vicario: He has arguably been the best goalkeeper transfer in the Premier League this season, although a lack of clean sheets from Spurs’ high (and, at times, exploitable) defensive line has worsened the look of his debut season for the neutrals.

Fraser Forster: If his foot injury isn’t too bad, he remains a valuable number 2 or 3 for the squad, bringing experience to a young side.  He signed a contract extension until 2025 this season and has little resale value, but he should be staying regardless of his role next season.

Alfie Whiteman: With UEFA’s stingy rules and another homegrown goalkeeper likely leaving in the summer, Whiteman’s likely here to stay at least until his contract ends next summer. He’s currently 4th choice keeper, though.

Cristian Romero: The World Cup winner isn’t going anywhere, with him receiving vice-captaincy and massively reducing his card collection this season. He brings a lot of experience in an inexperienced backline.

Micky van de Ven: The speedy Dutchman has bailed the team out on multiple occasions this season and is vital when fit, but his hamstring injuries may be something to watch.

Radu Dragusin: A new January signing still adjusting to the Premier League, he was signed as depth in a position that desperately needed someone, and he’s done fine so far. It would be great to see him play at RCB more, as his passing range seems limited in LCB.

Ben Davies: He probably won’t be sold for a meaningful price, and his contract ends in 2025 anyway, so the best option for everyone is for him to stay. He covers depth in two positions, doesn’t complain and can work with the academy for his coaching badges - a win-win scenario for everyone.

Destiny Udogie: It’s only been his first season in the Premier League, yet he is already one of the best left-backs this season - maybe even the best.

Pedro Porro: He has completely changed his reputation for the better. He’s been amazing, and I hope he starts sharing more set pieces with Maddison.

Yves Bissouma: With his inconsistency, it’s unsure whether his long-term future remains here, but at his best, he is unplayable; he just needs to concentrate more, as losing the ball has resulted in goals - or at least very high-quality shots - on more than one occasion.

Rodrigo Bentancur: His best will have to wait until next season, but we’ll all be there! He showed a lot of promise between his ACL and his ankle injury but hasn’t reached those levels yet, and that’s okay.

Pape Matar Sarr: He has easily been our best and most consistent midfielder this season; his work-rate is truly impressive. He’s been an absolute joy to watch, too - it’s hard to believe he’s only 21 sometimes, but he must be among the top 10 most promising U21 players in the Premier League this season. The legs he brings to this team are borderline unbelievable.

Oliver Skipp: This is primarily due to the UEFA rules, as this choice wouldn’t benefit Spurs or Skipp in the long run. He’s our leading academy player and the closest to being a starter, even if he hasn’t been on the bench lately and hasn’t played in months. However, he seemed promising when on, trying his best in an unfamiliar eight role (as a traditional number 6) and putting the legs in. He also had some nice long balls. Ideally, he would get a loan for game time, but that’s not how football works.

James Maddison: Although he hasn’t hit his pre-injury levels this season, he’s a fantastic creator for us on his day. For whatever reason, he’s been dropping deeper lately when he used to operate as almost a 2nd striker at times before, which is severely limiting his attacking output in set pieces, which is a real shame because we don’t have any like-to-like replacement for him. Again, he should be sharing set-piece duties with Porro more often, and his injury record is another thing to keep an eye on.

Son Heungmin: An obvious choice as club captain and a legend at the club. Since he’s not getting any younger, he’ll likely be used more as a striker since his pace will likely decline, but his clinical finishing won’t. He’s not an Ange winger but an upgrade on Richarlison.

Richarlison: Some want to sell him, and some want to keep him. The club invested £60m or so in him, and he should be given the time to repay that through goals unless there’s a massive offer for him. He’s a different profile from Son, which the club needs.

Brennan Johnson: An impressive upturn of form after heavy criticism of his performances. He’s still young and has a very high ceiling. It’s easy to forget that players don’t choose their price tag, and it’s also the fans’ job to keep supporting and backing their players as long as it’s clear they’re putting effort behind the scenes.

Dejan Kulusevski: Despite his poor form in recent games, there’s no real reason to let him go, especially with his work-rate and versatility. While he’s far from an Ange winger, he has the work ethic, and it’s hard to see Spurs selling him - poor form happens with every player; he’s only 23, and patience is necessary.

Loan

Ashley Phillips has impressed on loan this season at Plymouth Argyle.

Ashley Phillips: This decision heavily depends on whether Spurs sign a senior centre-back in the summer. If so, Phillips would benefit from another senior loan, either in a better Championship team or a weaker Premier League team. If not, then Phillips’ development may come with the senior team.

Alfie Dorrington: Impressing with the U21 side, a senior loan would be the best for Dorrington’s development. With Dorrington and Phillips having bright futures ahead of them, Spurs may not have to look for long-term defensive options in the summer, depending on how both of their profiles mature or change with more senior football.

Alfie Devine: He’s impressed with his initial loan at Port Vale, helping the team get to the quarter-finals of the League Cup. His second loan at Argyle with Phillips has been slightly more disappointing. However, he appears to be playing in a somewhat different role than usual - he was recently sent off in his former England coach Ian Forster’s last game in charge of the team for a bad challenge. Given that this is only his first year on loan, another could be useful before he (hopefully) gets a chance on the first team.

Jamie Donley: Another youngster who’s impressed in the academy, becoming an assist machine, mainly shown in the team’s 6-0 win in the club stadium. He’s made a few late-game cameos in the first team during Spurs’ injury and suspension crisis - notable moments include winning an aerial duel against Haaland in that match and pulling Maupay’s shirt in that other match. He’s already one of our own just for that.

Lucas Bergvall: Perhaps this is a shout to the clouds, as many fans want to see him play in the first team as soon as his time in Sweden ends. That said, the Swedish league is another level from the Premier League, and he’s just turned 18. A loan within England would likely be the best option unless Postecoglou decides in pre-season that he’s ready.

Yago Santiago: He’s 20 and needs a loan unless he’s getting sold to another academy. However, academy watchers say he’s been highly promising and could be what Ange needs from his attackers.

Dane Scarlett: It would feel unfair not to give one more shot at a decent loan; he’s been unlucky this season with Ipswich’s unexpected promotion charge, and the team had no reason to play an inexperienced 20-year-old over any of the senior options. His performances for the England youth side also appear to be promising.

Will Lankshear: Much like Donley but switch assists for goals, the two have formed their little Harry-Son pair, with Donley providing the assists for Lankshear. He recently made his name known for his 11-minute hattrick at the Tottenham Stadium, making it the fastest. He said he plays like a traditional, old-school number 9, so should his development go well, the team could have a serious goalscorer on their hands.

Alejo Veliz: His current loan at Sevilla is faltering, despite being given the number 10 shirt and high praise from the coach (don’t forget the Sevilla admins on Twitter constantly Spurs-baiting fans). Rumours say that Spurs will send him out on loan again next season, with Bournemouth being one of the linked names. Though it won’t happen should Solanke remain, Bournemouth would be the perfect club for Veliz’s development if he gets sold.

Sell

Hojbjerg’s future at Spurs is over as long as Ange is at the helm.

Japhet Tanganga: Although his loan at Augsburg could only be described as disastrous, his current time at Millwall couldn’t be any more different as he’s a regular starter and recently scored his 1st and 2nd senior goals there. It’s always a shame when academy players don’t appear to have a future at the club, but it seems like his career will be spent away from Spurs.

Djed Spence: He’s currently on loan at Genoa as part of the Dragusin deal. He’s received praise but hasn’t regularly played 90 minutes, either. Given that Ange already had a good look at him in the pre-season and said, “Nope,” it seems like a sale is inevitable.

Sergio Reguilon: He’s been on so many loans and has struggled with fitness issues, although he’s a starter for Brentford with Henry injured for the season. He was OK for Manchester United early this season but isn’t technical or defensive enough to play as an inverted fullback. Another player that was also looked at in pre-season anyway.

Joe Rodon: With Rodon having a great season as a starter for Leeds as they continue their charge for automatic promotion, he’s the player with the highest value for Spurs, and the club will likely try to maximise profit. Although he’s not bad, he’s not at Spurs’ level but would do fine in any lower team in the Premier League. It would be great to see him continue with Leeds, but without a buy option, it seems unlikely that he’ll stay a second season there, especially if they fail to get promoted to the Premier League.

Emerson Royal: If Spurs will keep Ben Davies, then Royal is an easy shoo-in for this category. With Dragusin in and Royal needing to be more adept to play as an inverted fullback, his time under Ange is likely up, no matter how many (frankly fantastic) rap songs he writes or how many vibes he has. Rumours say Saudis are sniffing around, and Spurs should be looking to sign a better fullback anyway.

Tanguy Ndombele: This probably won’t happen, but his time in Galatasaray has been unsuccessful, and despite his heavy price tag, his work ethic is severely lacking. Regardless of the reasons, his future does not lie at the club, and his contract ends in 2025, so this summer would be the last chance for him to get a fee before he leaves for free.

Giovani Lo Celso: He’s a bit of a fan favourite, and it’s easy to tell why. However, his injury record is poor, and with Maddison not boasting a great one either, it would be in his best interests to cut someone off and bring someone more consistent. He’ll probably want more game time with how he performs internationally.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: He was brought for a different style of play, which he did well at, but he no longer fits the new attacking play Ange has brought to the club, which is a shame because he’s clearly a good character and still puts in the work despite pushing for an exit last summer. He’s still an excellent player under the right coach, and although the period he was here wasn’t the most pleasant, fans can still be proud and thank him for his performances.

Bryan Gil: A player with the right profile for this team but isn’t built for the physicality of the Premier League. He’s very much a Laliga player and will probably go back there. It’s still slightly baffling why he didn’t choose to go on loan in January, especially when he hasn’t made it in the squad in months.

Troy Parrott: His loan at Excelsior has brought the attention of potential suitors. Again, it’s always a shame when academy players don’t work out for the senior team, but it’s for his career and the club's direction.

Release

Despite being 3rd choice goalkeeper ahead of Whiteman, Austin’s contract ends this summer.

Brandon Austin: Our only player whose contract ends this summer. Although he’s ahead of Whiteman in the pecking order, Spurs don’t seem to be preparing him for a contract extension anytime soon and at 25, he needs to kickstart his career away from his boyhood club - for whom he’s never made a senior appearance for (Whiteman has made one).

The Left Winger Conundrum

Timo Werner has made an impact during his loan at Spurs.

Manor Solomon: He injured his meniscus in training in October and got minor knee surgery, but hasn’t featured since September after suffering a few setbacks. His most notable feature was the two assists he provided in the Burnley away game for Son’s hattrick, but he didn’t make any real impact in his other appearances. Signed on free from Shakhtar due to the UEFA rules surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, it would make sense for Spurs to sell him for a fee to free up space for a new left winger touted as “Son’s successor.” It doesn’t seem like Solomon has a long-term future in the team anyway, with Johnson and Werner having more significant impacts on the left wing. Hopefully, he recovers before the summer transfer window ends to help his market value. Of course, geopolitical situations elsewhere may also be playing a role…

Timo Werner: He’s currently on loan from Leipzig with a buy clause of around £15m. Although his finishing still leaves a bit to be desired, he’s pacey and surprisingly good at finding white shirts inside the box. He’s said he’s enjoying playing for Spurs and being in the environment has likely helped his confidence. He’s still not an Ange winger, but he’s the second-closest fit behind Johnson and is a slightly different profile from anyone else the team has. Should Spurs go into the market and purchase an excellent left winger for a respectable price, Werner can provide good cover, rotation, and experience without causing too much of a fuss. However, his wages and age are worth considering, as he’ll likely have to take a wage cut, and he’s closer to 30 than not. If Spurs can keep him and another good winger in around the £60m region, he is worth keeping beyond this season. But fate is more in Werner’s hands than it is in Spurs.

Ultimately, the fate of many players in all the sections depends on Spurs’ actions in the transfer market. Additionally, some of the academy players in the loan section may likely have to stay to satisfy the UEFA requirements should Spurs manage to qualify (which is, at this point of the season, seems unlikely that the team can’t quality for one of the three competitions available), even if it’s worse for their development unless Spurs chose to field a smaller team A squad.

Hopefully, Spurs will back the manager and get players in this summer, as there’s clearly a vision in the team that can be fulfilled next season.

[luxuryconnectbusinessschool]

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[kingoffiends]

30 days of LCB Season 2 left,, oh my G-d Bon Voyage where are you

[lu-is-not-ok]

This fucking guy.

Anyway have some of my incoherent ramblings about this man under the read more because I have a lot to say about him.

Alright, let me split this into three sections because otherwise this ramble will be even more of a mess than it already is.

I'm gonna discuss Yi Sang in the mirror, or Sang Yi, under a couple of different lights.

One, how he relates to the concept of being the opposite reflection to Yi Sang. Two, how he ties back to Yi Sang's wife from "The Wings". And three, some of my thoughts about how he might fit into the wider scope of the plot and world of Limbus Company.

Strap in lads.

Sang Yi as a "left-handed" reflection

Something that becomes increasingly clear as we're shown interactions between Yi Sang and Sang Yi, and what is directly spelled out by the latter at the end of Canto IV's dungeon, is that Sang Yi is effectively the antithesis of much that makes Yi Sang, well... Yi Sang.

Yi Sang, at the core of everything, is a very sentimental and kind man. He cares a lot about the people around him, even if he doesn't always show it outwardly, and struggles to move on from whatever losses he experiences. Though he may claim otherwise, he's also constantly thinking about everything he's going through, which is what eventually leads him to the Mirror as a form of escapism from his curel reality.

Sang Yi on the other hand... is none of that.

Most of the 'comforting' words or advice Sang Yi offers to Yi Sang can be boiled down to "Stop caring or thinking about every little thing.", a sentiment that's directly in opposition of who Yi Sang is as a person.

Sang Yi finds the idea of feeling joy or despair over the past pointless. He thinks Yi Sang shouldn't feel guilty about his technology being used to exploit others because he already knew what he was getting himself into. He doesn't understand why Yi Sang would have trouble moving on if he were to lose Sang Yi.

Whereas Yi Sang is caring and emotionally-driven, Sang Yi is... I don't want to say uncaring, since he does seem to care about Yi Sang to some degree, but at the very least he is rather distant and logically-driven.

I think the moment that exemplifies that the most is when Yi Sang tells him Gubo doesn't care about him beyond using him as an accessory to prop himself up in the limelight, to which Sang Yi responds that it doesn't matter, that Yi Sang should use this as an opportunity to be in that limelight as well.

And, actually, speaking about that. Sang Yi doesn't really seem to think things through nearly as much as Yi Sang does. Or, at the very least, he doesn't care to look deeper than the surface level.

Sang Yi sees Gubo's attempts at connecting with Yi Sang as genuinely caring about him, whereas Yi Sang is able to see through them and realize Gubo is being entirely selfish here. Sang Yi sees the new League of Nine as something worth joining, while Yi Sang notices that it is nothing but a mockery of the old League. When Sang Yi learns of the new League's plan to destroy mirror worlds, his only reaction is that of mild curiosity without even a sign of concern.

All that being said, the biggest example of this might just be the fact that Sang Yi did not even realize just how badly Yi Sang was feeling until Yi Sang straight up told him there was nothing left for him in this world outside of Sang Yi.

Though we can't know for sure what exactly Sang Yi was feeling at the time, as all that we know about him is colored by Yi Sang's own bias towards him, I think it's fair to say that was the moment where it finally hit Sang Yi just how badly he fucked up by keeping Yi Sang stuck there all to himself.

Which, now that I think about it, transitions nicely to the other angle I want to look at.

Sang Yi as Yeongsim / Yi Sang's wife

First of all, just to lay it out there in the open, as fucking hilarious out of context as it sounds to say Yi Sang was his own wife all along, it's... actually not all that far off.

Beyond the fact that the Mirror is directly named after his wife in "The Wings", there's some other obvious signs that point to it. If you were to take the letters Yi Sang was writing to Sang Yi out of context, you could absolutely mistake them for something one would write to a lover too far away to be easily reachable. Plus, the way Yi Sang's first reaction to seeing Sang Yi is to call him "beautiful" in his mind?

Yeah, there's something to that.

And, of course, there's something to be said about the similarities between Sang Yi's role in Yi Sang's life, and the role Yi Sang's wife played in "The Wings".

That being the way both of them end up isolating Yi Sang, how both of them actively withhold information from him, and how Yi Sang sees them as perfect and without a fault even as they're hurting him.

I don't feel like talking about "The Wings" in depth right now as it's almost 5 am and I want to actually finish writing this fucking post at some point, but if you want to know what I'm comparing Sang Yi to, it's a short read that's easy to find a free pdf online for.

The fact that Sang Yi was trying to keep Yi Sang inside is probably the most spelled out one out of everything I'm talking about in this post. Not only does Sang Yi directly tell Yi Sang to stay with him (mind you he doesn't even ask), but Ishmael, as an outside observer, notes how Sang Yi was trying to keep Yi Sang in the room by making him afraid of the outside.

Actually, looking at when he finally offers Yi Sang the choice to leave, it's in a... very interesting way, shall we say?

Not only does Sang Yi try to make the option of staying sound as appealing as possible by bringing up that Yi Sang will be able to continue doing what he loves (or at least what Sang Yi believes Yi Sang loves), like continue working on the Mirror and keep talking to him.

On the other hand, Sang Yi is reluctant to even bring up the option that Yi Sang can leave, and when Yi Sang shows interest (note that Yi Sang's immediate reaction isn't a "I don't want to leave", it's a "I don't think I can leave"), he continues to make the option sound as unappealing as possible, while still making it clear that it is possible.

How Yi Sang doesn't need to be able to fly to leave, but he will struggle endlessly if he does. How Yi Sang can eventually find somewhere to call his home, but he will have to walk until his feet hurt and will have to settle for wherever or whatever he ends up resting at.

I don't know about you, but that doesn't seem like the kind of encouragement or advice someone who had a person's best interest in mind would make.

Now, let's make some other facts clear while we're at it.

Sang Yi knew that Yi Sang had wings as well, after all, he calls that fact 'obvious' when he finally mentions it. However, he never directly told him he does, even as Yi Sang lamented to him about how (in his eyes) he himself had no wings. He only brings it up when Yi Sang is truly at his lowest.

Sang Yi knew what the effects of supplements Yi Sang was taking were, as he can tell exactly what will happen if Yi Sang stops taking them, or takes several at once. However, he never directly told him this until he gives Yi Sang a choice, even though he was clearly aware they were not beneficial.

Sang Yi knew that Yi Sang's room was always open, as he was confident that Yi Sang would be able to just leave on his own once the effects of the supplements cleared away. However, he never tells Yi Sang that, even when Yi Sang is making it clear he doesn't think he even can leave. It's actually one of the thing Yi Sang ends up finding out by himself.

Despite all of this... Yi Sang never stops to consider that Sang Yi might not have his best interests in mind. Sang Yi is his everything. He's perfect, flawless, the ideal self. He's the only thing Yi Sang has left.

Call me cynical, but it paints the ending of the Canto in a somewhat bittersweet light to me. After all, Sang Yi never has to apologize or even admit to anything, and Yi Sang still views him as positively as he always has.

I guess at the very least it's accurate to the book. After all, Yi Sang in "The Wings" ends up holding on to that perfect image of his wife to the very end.

Sang Yi as an entity

Okay I have no clever transition here like I did last time, but this is probably the thing about Sang Yi that's been bugging me the most.

Have you guys noticed just how much Sang Yi seems to know about Yi Sangs from different worlds? Those sweeping general statements about "All versions of Yi Sang" or "All Yi Sangs" that he makes with full confidence.

When Yi Sang assumes that Sang Yi can "be anywhere he wants" thanks to his wings, just how correct is he?

With the way Sang Yi talks about other Yi Sangs, it gives the impression that he's met a lot of them in the past. In fact, if that's true, it would recolor the meaning of Sang Yi's comment about his meeting with his particular Yi Sang "peculiar".

What's so peculiar about our Yi Sang specifically, if Sang Yi has met so many of them? Is it the method, the fact that it's through the mirror? Is it that Sang Yi finally found a Yi Sang that also had wings? Is it because our Yi Sang is the first one to contact him rather than the other way around?

And while we're on that topic, isn't the way Sang Yi talks about Yi Sangs kind of odd? It's always "All Yi Sangs" or "All versions of Yi Sang", as if he's not part of those Yi Sangs himself. It's like he's putting himself in the role of an outside observer, seperate from the concept of being a 'Yi Sang'.

Just what is Sang Yi, really? He implies he's the version of our Yi Sang that's inside the mirror, the one that "needs to be opposite, yet is quite alike" to the one outside, to explain why our Yi Sang would have wings if he saw them on Sang Yi, but like... He never directly says that's the case.

In fact, when Yi Sang asks Sang Yi about what the outside is like, Sang Yi weirdly dodges the question, saying it's all "the same tiring stuff". Another example of him withholding information aside, this all makes him seem rather fucking suspicious to me.

Just. What is he really?

God I hope we get to see him again, cause I really want to know what the fuck his actual deal is.

[eggonthemoon]

HOLY SHIT THE NEW BATTLE PASS EGO FUCKS!!!

[andyjharper]

Experimental audiovisual live set The closing set for Sound season, curated by @virtualground at the LCB Depot, Leicester. 24.09.22 Matt Rogerson on visuals Live coding / reacting to the audio in real time in Hydra. Good opportunity to test my latest unreleased audio tracks & demos Inc a new collab with Zeropence & my remix of @human_oils Tracklisting: Battle through the night Feat Zeropence Wairudorubī ワイルドルビ Basement Interlude #1 Cohesive Control Akenekan Feat Zeropence Basement Interlude #2 Human Oils - Captain Cat (Andy Harper Remix) 303 Armonia Retroflex Ghost Impressions Wu Wei Link in bio for full mix ⚡️ #live #gig #audiovisual #leicester #audioreactivevisuals #hydra #livecoding #liveaudiovisual #av #future #free #culture #midlands #town #2022 #multimedia #arts (at LCB Depot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjS60Lojh3E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hawkvalley]

2022 Preseason Game #3 vs Minnesota Vikings

Hawk Valley Preseason Game #3 August 27, 2022, 7 PM MST

Preseason Schedule

August 13, Cowboys @ 7 PM MDT, W Denver 17-7

August 20, @Bills @ 11 AM MDT, L Bills 42-15

August 27, Vikings @ 7 PM MDT

You've met the new owners and the new coaches... but before we learn about the starters, lets review what happened this week.

During the week

This coach has said he hates the preseason and has stated he won’t play his starters, but the Buffalo game was the second to last preseason game, which is when teams typically play their best preseason football. The team was flat, indifferent and generally unaware their was a football game going on. This is why, after the Buffalo game, the media decided to rip the new coach apart. On Friday, it was reported, that the coach was close to losing his voice. Hopefully that means that he was imparting football knowledge to the players.

I doubt this new coach is familiar with the AFC West. This preseason, the Raiders are at the top of the division. They have outscored the Bronco’s offense by 36 points last time I checked. The Chiefs have outscored the Broncos by 23 points. The Chargers have outscored the Broncos by 8. The most explosive quarter for the Broncos so far has been the second quarter. This preseason they’ve scored 20 points in the quarter. The bad news is that the opponents have scored 21. In the Buffalo game the Broncos traded touchdowns for field goals. All of these things need to change in the regular season.

Since this coach won’t play the starting offense on the field during the preseason, you could say there’s even more pressure on the offense to come out of the gate with fireworks. They will be injury free, they haven’t played. Do they know the playbook? Nobody knows. Are they in game shape? Nobody knows. Their first opponent of the regular season, the Seahawks did play their ‘starters’. They learned that the x-Bronco quarterback Drew Lock will not start for them this season. In his final game of the preseason, he threw 3 interceptions and one touchdown. I’m sure this is really disappointing for Broncos fans, as many were expecting game 1 to be Lock vs Wilson.

The Starting 11 on offense

QB, Russell Wilson, 3

QB, Josh Johnson, 11

QB, Brett Rypien, 4

WR, Courtland Sutton, 14

WR, Tyrie Cleveland, 16

WR, Brandon Johnson, 89

WR, Jalen Virgil, 17

WR, K.J. Hamler, 1

WR, Montrell Washington, 12

WR, Jerry Jeudy, 10

WR, Kendall Hinton, 9

WR, Seth Williams, 19

WR, Darrius Shepherd, 38

RB, Javonte Williams, 33

RB, Melvin Gordon, 25

RB, Mike Boone, 26

RB, JaQuan Hardy, 41

RB, Devine Ozigbo, 00

TE, Albert Okwuegbunam, 85

TE, Andrew Beck, 83

LT, Garett Bolles, 72

LT, Zack Johnson, 68

LT, Quinn Bailey, 75

LG, Dalton Risner,66

LG, Graham Glasgow, 61

C, Lloyd Cushenberry, 79

C, Luke Wattenberg, 60

C, Casey Tucker, 74,C

RG, Quinn Meinerz, 77

RG, Netane Muti, 52

RG, Michael Niese, 67

RT, Calvin Anderson, 76

RT, Cameron Fleming, 73

RT, Sebastian Gutierrez, 70

RT, Billy Turner, 57

The Starting 11 on Defense

DE, Dre'Mont Jones, 93

DE, McTelvin Agim, 95

NT, D.J. Jones, 97

NT, Mike Purcell, 98

NT, Matt Henningsen, 91

DE, DeShawn Williams, 99

DE, Jonathan Harris, 92

DE. Eyioma Uwazurike, 96

SLB, Bradley Chubb, 55

SLB, Baron Browning, 56

SLB, Jonathan Kongbo, 90

SLB, Jonathon Cooper, 53

WLB, Malik Reed, 59

WLB, Nik Bonitto, 42

WLB, Aaron Patrick, 94

WLB, Randy Gregory, 5

ILB, Josey Jewell, 47

ILB, Justin Strnad, 40

ILB, Joe Schobert, 48

ILB, Kana'i Mauga, 43

ILB, Jonas Griffith, 50

ILB, Alex Singleton, 49

ILB, Barrington Wade, 54

LCB, Pat Surtain II, 2

LCB, Michael Ojemudia, 13

LCB, Damarri Mathis, 27

LCB, Bless Austin, 38

LCB, Donnie Lewis Jr., 39

RCB, Ronald Darby, 23

RCB, K'Waun Williams, 21

RCB, Essang Bassey, 34

RCB, Faion Hicks, 29

RCB, Ja'Quan McMillian, 35

SS, Kareem Jackson, 22

SS, Caden Stems, 30

SS, Delarrin Turner-Yell, 32

FS, Justin Simmons, 31

FS, P.J. Locke, 37

FS, J.R. Reed, 20

Special Teams

PK, Brandon McManus, 8

KO, Brandon McManus, 8

P, Sam Martin, 6

P, Corliss Waitman, 17

H, Sam Martin, 6

H, Corliss Waitman, 17

LS, Jacob Bobenmoyer,46

KR, Montrell Washington, 12

KR, Kendall Hinton, 9

KR, Tyrie Cleveland, 16

PR, Montrell Washington, 12

PR, Kendall Hinton, 9

Reserved/PUP

G, Tom Compton, 69

WR, Tim Patrick, 81

RB, Damarea Crockett, 28

OT, Casey Tucker, 74

LB, Christopher Allen, 45

[spartansuttons]

A Day in the Life

Someone recently asked me how we manage it all - three travel sports, work, piano, house stuff, etc. I didn’t really have an answer; we just do it the best we can and know that we are trying our hardest to give the kids opportunities.

Today was a busy day. So, to give an inside look at what a typical weekend day looks like, here you go.

610am - Alarm.

621am - Shower.

635am - Wake up Garrett.

645am - Breakfast.

656am - Ready to leave.

720am - Hitting in the cage.

803am - First pitch v LCB Legends Black (Advanced Division team).

1009am - Game over. Total gets whacked pretty good, but Garrett catches all 6 innings and plays really well.

1020am - Head to teammate Parker’s house for team party.

1130am - Whiffle ball, lunch, water balloon fights, etc.

1215pm - Trying to rest a little before Game 2. Other teammates not interested.

1250pm - Quick team photo before heading back to the field.

110pm - Back at baseball field. Warm-up.

2pm - Game before us has gone to extra innings. Waiting patiently.

223pm - Game 2 underway v South Lyon Thunder Red (Advanced Division team).

304pm - The game is already getting out of hand and Total is down 9-0. Coach debates not “wasting Garrett” at pitcher in a game we clearly aren’t going to win, but decides to give him one inning. G does a great job, though his defense lets him down a bit. 2K, 1ER.

348pm - Game 2 is over; Total mercied after 4 innings.

415pm - Back home. Quick bite to eat. Shower #2.

5pm - On the road to Chelsea for Kendall’s last soccer game of the season.

545pm - Warm-ups.

612pm - Kick off. The Reign seize control early, scoring 4 in the first half. Kendall plays great - possibly her best game of the year.

735pm - Game over. Reign win, 5-1. After not winning a league game in the fall, they currently sit tied for first in their division for the spring.

740pm - Congrats to all players, a quick speech from Coach about the season, and one last team photo.

758pm - Ice cream in downtown Chelsea with the soccer team (and little brothers).

820pm - Back on the road, headed for home.

9pm - Home. Brush teeth, get ready for bed. Garrett’s next game is tomorrow morning at 8am - arrive at 7am.

Tired, sunburned, and thankful. 😬

Just another day in the life.

[sportscourant-blog]

The best Manchester City XI heading into the new year

Manchester City started this season on fire as expected. The Sky Blues dominated English football last time out and secured a league double in Pep Guardiola's second season in charge. The Catalan manager is famous for building dominant teams that run rampage on the league. He has also assembled a killer squad at the Etihad Stadium that is tearing the Premier League apart. Let's take a look at members of his best starting XI. GK: Ederson Arguably the best ball-playing goalkeeper on the planet, the Brazilian has justified his manager's decision to seek an upgrade on Joe Hart when he took over. Since arriving from Benfica, the 25-year-old has nailed down City's number one position as his own. He is now the first name on Guardiola's team sheet. His ball-playing ability makes him the first port of call in implementing the Catalan manager's possession-based style of play. RCB: John Stones The Englishman featured sparingly in the record-breaking team that ran away with the league title last term. But after an inspired performance at the World Cup in the summer, he is now a bona fide member of the first XI. He has partnered Aymeric Laporte to great effect as the duo has been constant in defence in matches against top six sides as well as critical Champions League games. His speed, agility and ball-playing skills make him almost indispensable to the former Barcelona boss. He has also emerged as an important part of the England national team setup. LCB: Aymeric Laporte France’ loss is proving to be Man City's gain as the in-form defender, who could have provided sufficient cover for Les Bleus in their Nations League adventure was ignored. But he played every league game for the Sky Blues and was never on the losing side since making his debut for the club until recently against Chelsea. Good with his feet and in the air, the 24-year-old is one of Guardiola's most trusted players. Other center backs are rotated around him whenever the manager wants to tweak the central defence pairing. That speaks to his quality and reliability. LWB: Fabian Delph A fit Benjamin Mendy will have this position locked down with anyone else coming in whenever he needs a rest. Unfortunately, the Frenchman has been on the treatment table for most of his time at the club so far. A recent knee operation ruled him out for another three months has left the manager with no other choice than to improvise. Midfielders Fabian Delph and Oleksandr Zinchenko now share responsibility for the position. But it is the Englishman that is considered the better of the duo. RWB: Cayle Walker The former Tottenham right back has been a hit since switching London for Manchester. He is so good Brazilian Danilo, signed from Real Madrid hardly gets to play. Although his recent performances have not been great, still maintains his position. Energetic and able to run the full length of the pitch to make a pass or whip in a cross, his contributions are usually vital for the team. CDM: Fernandinho A true workhorse, the Brazilian is the only player in the team that seams irreplaceable. He is the rock in front of the defence that shields the back four from unrestricted attack. At 33, he should be slowing down. Not Fernie. The former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder is the real link between defence and attack for City. Tough tackling, good in the air, a good passer of the ball and able to score screamers, Fernandinho is the complete midfielder. RCM: Kevin De Bruyne Talk about complete and you are referring to the likes of Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian is one of the best players in the Premier League hands down and Guardiola's not so secret weapon. Although injuries have curtailed his performance this season, his role in this team is still uniquely important. As if to remind everyone of his special quality, he scored in his first start for the club since returning from injury last week. A sensational strike against Leicester helped the Citizens progress to the next round in the League Cup. LCM: Bernardo Silva Normally, David Silva should occupy this spot. But the Spanish magician is injured at the moment. In comes the man that was brought in to replace him at the club in the first place. But the Portuguese is not in the best XI just because his namesake is sidelined. He deserves every minute he gets on the pitch as he has been one of City's most in-form players this term. With four goals and three assists to his name, he gives the manager another viable option for goals and helping secure match wins. LW: Leroy Sane The German started the campaign rather slowly as he was left out of the starting XI several times, but has recovered well to make his mark in the team. The highlight of his season so far was his brace against Hoffenheim in the last game of the group stage that secured a 2-1 win and a place in the Round of 16 as group winners. But that has by no means been his only contribution to the team. Six league goals and another seven assists in 15 appearances show that the reigning Premier League Young Player of the Year is still one of the best in the league this season. RW: Raheem Sterling If Kevin De Bruyne was City's best player last term, Sterling has been the best this time around. The 24-year-old is not only the team's top goalscorer this season but has also excelled in his overall contribution to the side. That has led to him being rewarded with a new improved contract that earns him £290,000 per week. The subject of alleged racist abuse at Stamford Bridge recently that has not affected him one bit as he was on the scoresheet in the very next match against Everton. He has also emerged as the only player from the club to win the PFA Player of the Month award this season having been named as such for November. CS: Sergio Aguero The club's record goalscorer, Aguero's stay at the club has been due to his delivery in front of goal. Despite Guardiola's initial skepticism about the player's ability to adapt to his methods, the Argentine has passed every test with flying colours. Even though he has been pegged back by injury, he has still netted eight times so far. After consistently delivering more than 20 league goals per season for several years now, his value to both the club and the manager has continued to rise. He is the preferred option to young Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus in the big games. As such, achieving the club's ambition to retain the league title and challenge for the Champions League will depend largely on his performance in the coming months. Read the full article