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Gvidas, last summer.

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They better do a My Two Dads revival before everybody dies. Florence Stanley who played Judge died in 2003. Dick Butkus, incredible name, who played Klawicki, died in 2023. Ritch Brinkley who played Truck died in 2015.

Greg Evigan is alive, but he is 70 years old. Paul Reiser is 67. My two dads are aging. They're senior citizens. Of course, for their own sake, I wish them happy long lives as handsome elderly men, but I would like some more of my dads before they die and we cannot have anything good ever again.

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The cast of My Two Dads, 1987

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Isaiah Simmons Player Profile, too versatile?

Is there such a thing as too versatile? Should the Giants Look to fix the Offensive Line or grab Simmons?

There are several things Giants fans want to forget about last season.  Having a terrible season, watching the end of Eli’s great career, seeing Saquon Barkley injured, and watching the continued success of rivals such as the Cowboys and Eagles are just to name a few.  By far the worst has to be the continued lackluster performance of the Giants defense.  This is a team that had made a name for itself by playing lights out defense, and it has been years since a Giants team has been anything close.  Even scarier, it seems like every year the team is taking a step in the right direction, and they continue to get worst. The point in case – last season after trading or releasing the player who was seen as a problem, the Giants still ranked toward the bottom in total defense. They had little pass rush and a linebacker corps that at some points was pulling players off the street.  It seems like it has been ages since the likes of players such as Justin Tuck, Michael Strahan, Lawrence Taylor, and Jason Pierre-Paul have struck fear into the minds of their opponents. So how do we get back to that? Part of the defensive issues has already been addressed in free agency.  Secondary players like James Bradberry and Dravon Askew-Henry were signed to help bolster an already young defensive backfield.  Linebackers Blake Martinez and Kyler Fackrell were both brought over from the Packers.  Isaiah Simmons could be the glue to bring this front seven together.

Isaiah Simmons – The Pros:

Simmons is an athletic freak.  Imagine a linebacker who can stop the run and cover the tight ends and running backs the Giants face (a weakness for almost a decade).  Did we mention he could be played in the slot to cover wide receivers as well with his 4.38 40-yard dash time? Really, he could cover any wide receiver if he needed too, which is exactly what he did at Clemson.  A swiss-army knife of a player, Simmons played safety for 218 snaps, slot CB for 286 snaps, OLB for 160 snaps, ILB/MLB for 120 snaps and finally perimeter CB for 17 snaps.  Talk about a player who can fill a lot of needs, and the Giants have plenty.  This is a player that if used correctly, the Giants could play all over the line, and help improve the front seven on day one.  The Giants’ strength defensively right now is right in the middle at defensive tackle, having this guy flying around those tackles would be a marked improvement from previous defenses.  Not to mention that the Giants really have not had a true leader at linebacker since Antonio Pierce ran the show in the early 2000’s.  Simmons is also a high character player winning several awards including being named the Butkus Award winner as the nation’s top linebacker in 2019.  Simmons ended his Clemson career credited with 253 tackles (28.5 for loss), 10.5 sacks, 22 pass breakups, four interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), five forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 1,856 career snaps over 44 games (29 starts). 

Isaiah Simmons – The Cons:

No one is going to question Isaiah Simmons’ athleticism.  No one is going to question whether Simmons will be a difference-maker.  However, the question becomes is there such a thing as too versatile?  As in, is it possible that he is good at a lot of things, but not great at any one thing?  Simmons can play several positions, but is he good enough at the ones the Giants would use him for?  The Giants need pass rushing and edge setting help, one position that some NFL analysts’ question whether Simmons can be effective at the next level.  In order to maintain that high speed and ability to keep up with wide receivers, Simmons has had to maintain a light bodyweight. Will this small body type keep Simmons from being able to penetrate the pocket at the next level? Or will proper defensive scheming allow him to still be a disrupter?  More importantly, will the Giants brass place enough value on all these questions at pick 4.  Dave Gettleman recently said in an interview that versatile players could be found throughout many rounds of the draft.  Although Gettleman has had drafts in the past where he placed merit on linebackers, these questions of usage and ability may be just enough to stop him from turning in the card.  Especially when you think about his love for “hog mollies” on both side of the ball, such as Jedrick Wills and Derrick Brown, will still be available and fit the profile of what Gettleman loves in his players.

“Isaiah Simmons Player Profile” was written by Guest blogger Christopher Keene Please leave feedback in the comment field below, I would love to know what you think.

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by Paul Butkus

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Directed by Peter Berg, “The 100-Year Game” features 44 of the greatest NFL athletes, past and present.

In order of appearance:

Roger Goodell, Dick Butkus, Joe Greene, Aaron Donald, Peyton Manning, Orlando Pace, Alvin Kamara, Drew Brees, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski, Brian Urlacher, Tyler Blevins (Ninja), JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marshawn Lynch, Beth Mowins, Eli Manning, Ndamukong Suh, Mike Singletary, Christian McCaffrey, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Larry Little, Paul Warfield, Larry Csonka, Todd Gurley, Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Ed Reed, Jim Brown, Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Patrick Peterson, Odell Beckham Jr., Derwin James, Jalen Ramsey, Franco Harris, Russell Wilson, Patrick Mahomes, Sarah Thomas, Ron Torbert, Tony Gonzalez, Von Miller, Richard Sherman, and Saquon Barkley. And featuring, Utah Girls Tackle Football League running back and football activist, Sam Gordon.

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CALIFICACIÓN PERSONAL: 5.5 / 10

Título Original: Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Año: 1990

Duración: 114 min

País: Estados Unidos

Director: Joe Dante

Guion: Charlie Haas, Chris Columbus

Música: Jerry Goldsmith

Fotografía: John Hora

Reparto: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Prosky, Robert Picardo, Christopher Lee, Haviland Morris, Dick Miller, Jackie Joseph, Keye Luke, Kathleen Freeman, Paul Bartel, John Astin, Jason Presson, Page Hannah, Raymond Cruz, Gedde Watanabe, Don Stanton, Shawn Nelson, Archie Hahn, Leslie Neale, Ron Fassler, Time Winters, Heather Haase, Lisa Mende, Patrika Darbo, Jerry Goldsmith, Rick Ducommun, John Capodice, Belinda Balaski, Kenneth Tobey, Michael Salort, Diane Sainte-Marie, Sarah Lilly, Vladimir Bibic, Julia Sweeney, Charlie Haas, Dale Swann, Gray Daniels, Stephanie Menuez, Jacque Lynn Colton, Anthony Winters, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Dean Norris, Saachiko, Henry Gibson, Leonard Maltin, Hulk Hogan, Dick Butkus, Bubba Smith, Howie Mandel, Tony Randall, Frank Welker, Kirk R. Thatcher, Mark Dodson, Neil Ross, Jeff Bergman

Productora: Warner Bros., Amblin Entertainment. Distribuidora: Warner Bros.

Género:  Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099700/

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Northlight Theatre to open its 2021-2022 season in September

Season includes Bethany Thomas in Songs for Nobodies,

the world premiere of Mr. Dickens’ Hat, Donja R. Love’s Fireflies,

the return of Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage

and Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces its 2021-2022 season, opening with the tour-de-force musical Songs for Nobodies, by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Rob Lindley, featuring Bethany Thomas; the world premiere of Mr. Dickens’ Hat by Michael Hollinger, directed by David Catlin; Fireflies, by Donja R. Love, directed by Mikael Burke; the return of Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel, directed by Tasia A. Jones, which was shut down during previews due to the pandemic; and Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise.

BJ Jones comments, “All of us at Northlight have been yearning to return to doing what we do best, joining all of you in our theatre to celebrate work that is entertaining, electrifying, and inclusive. I've spoken to so many patrons over the last year and was moved by their sentiments of concern for the wellbeing of our artists and Northlight. Their dedication to our theatre is validation of their loyalty and continued support. And we are so grateful to have emerged from this national crisis, with renewed artistic vigor and ambition. Our doors are opening to all, and we humbly welcome our audiences back!”

The 2021-2022 season includes: 

SONGS FOR NOBODIES

By Joanna Murray-Smith

Directed by Rob Lindley

Music Direction by Andra Velis Simon

Featuring Bethany Thomas

September 23 – October 31, 2021

This tour-de-force performance celebrates the iconic work of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callas. Share in the unexpected encounters between these legendary divas and the ordinary women whose lives were changed by their brush with fame. Featuring such favorites as “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Crazy,” and “Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,” Songs for Nobodies illuminates the power of song to share a story, heal a heartbreak, and inspire a dream.

The World Premiere of

MR. DICKENS’ HAT A Play with Music

By Michael Hollinger

Directed by David Catlin

Music Direction by Chuck Larkin

November 26, 2021 – January 2, 2022

In a cozy Victorian shop sits the hat of Charles Dickens, who once used it to carry water to the victims of a train wreck (that’s true!). When a pair of bumbling thieves plots to steal it (that’s imaginary!), young Kit sets out to foil their plan, save the hat, and free her father from debtors’ prison. Filled with a host of colorful characters, constables, and carolers, this warm winter’s tale with original music brings to life the universal lesson: “Beneath our hats, we are all the same.”

FIREFLIES

By Donja R. Love

Directed by Mikael Burke

January 20 – February 20, 2022

The Civil Rights Movement has ignited the South, and the charismatic Rev. Charles Grace needs a new speech to galvanize the people. But it is Olivia, his pregnant wife, who writes those fiery speeches, and her tolerance for playing the supporting role to her husband is wearing thin. As the growing weight of secrets threatens her marriage, and a nation’s hatred threatens her child’s future, Olivia must rediscover the place that love has in her world.

INTIMATE APPAREL

By Lynn Nottage

Directed by Tasia A. Jones

April 14 – May 15, 2022

In 1905, a black seamstress named Esther sews her way out of poverty stitch by delicate stitch, creating fine lingerie for her Manhattan clientele while longing for a husband and a future. She finds common ground with a Jewish fabric merchant, a relationship they both know cannot grow. So when correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man leads to a marriage proposal, she accepts. But as her new marriage quickly leads to regret, Esther turns back to her sewing machine to rebuild her life and refashion her future.

Ken Ludwig’s DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE

By Ken Ludwig

Director to be announced

July 7 – August 7, 2022

When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts.  

Two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the poignant story of his own parents’ unlikely courtship during World War II.

Curtain times are: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Subscriptions to the 2021-2122 Northlight Season are available at northlight.org/subscribe or 847.673.6300

Subscriptions range in price from $117-$175. With its wide range of ticket prices, discounted subscription packages and complimentary parking, Northlight remains of one of the best theatrical values in Chicagoland.  Package options include traditional 5-Play Packages and Flex Packages. Subscriptions are available at northlight.org/subscribe or 847.673.6300

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community.

Founded in 1974, the organization has mounted over 220 productions, including more than 40 world premieres. Northlight has earned 208 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 36 Awards, as well as ten Edgerton Foundation for New Play Awards. As one of the area’s premier theatre companies, Northlight is a regional magnet for critical and professional acclaim, as well as talent of the highest quality.

The 2021-2022 Season is supported in part by BMO Harris Bank and season lighting sponsor ComEd, An Exelon Company.  

Northlight is supported in part by generous contributions from Allstate Insurance; the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; BMO Harris Bank; Bulley and Andrews; Byline Bank; The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; CoBank; ComEd, An Exelon Company; Eckenhoff Saunders; Evanston Arts Council; Evanston Community Foundation; Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; Full Circle Foundation; The Gross Foundation; Gruman Butkus Associates; John R. Halligan Fund; Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; Illinois Humanities; Katten Muchin Roseman LLP; Kirkland & Ellis Foundation; The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation;  Modestus Bauer Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; Niles Township; NorthShore University HealthSystems; Northwestern University; The Offield Family Foundation; The Pauls Foundation; PNC Bank; Polsinelli; Ralla Klepak Trust for the Performing Arts; Room & Board; Sanborn Family Foundation; The Saints Foundation; Dr. Scholl Foundation; The Shubert Foundation, Inc.; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; The Sullivan Family Foundation; and Tom Stringer Design Partners.

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Rat 13′s Sportster by Paul Butkus

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LUCY, THE OTHER WOMAN

S5;E7 ~ October 23, 1972

Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs

Synopsis

Lucy's milkman has a crush on her but his angry wife (Totie Fields) thinks Lucy is having an affair with the dairy deliveryman.  

Regular Cast

Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter), Lucie Arnaz (Kim Carter)

Guest Cast

Totie Fields (Mrs. Poopsie Butkus, the Milkman's Wife) was born Sophie Feldman in 1927 (some sources cite 1930).  'Totie' was a childhood nickname derived from a baby's pronunciation of 'Sophie'.  She was a nightclub comedienne whose first big break came on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” After that, she appeared on many TV talk and variety shows.  This appearance was just one of handful of 'acting' jobs.  Fields was diabetic and had a leg amputation in 1976.  Her health declined afterwards and she died in 1978.  

Mr. and Mrs. Butkus have five children.

Herbie Faye (Lester Butkus, the Milkman) was a character whose first major acting role (at age 56) was Corporal Sam Fender in “The Phil Silvers Show” (1955). He also appeared with Silvers on Broadway in Top Banana (1951) and also did the film version (1954) with Silvers. He appeared in a 1968 episode of “The Lucy Show.”  This is fourth and final “Here’s Lucy” episode.

According to the insignia on his hat, Mr. Butkus works for the Cloverleaf Dairy.

Roy Rowan (Radio Newscaster Voice, uncredited) was the off-camera announcer for every episode of “I Love Lucy” as well as “The Lucy Show” and “Here’s Lucy.” He was also the voice heard when TV or radio programs were featured on the plot of all three shows. He was first heard announcing the TV football game in “Lucy is a Referee” (S1;E3). His first on-camera appearance was in “Lucy Takes Up Golf” (S2;E17).  

Lucille Ball had this episode especially written to suit the talents of Totie Fields, whom she greatly admired.

This is the first episode aired in season 5 where Lucille Ball is on her feet after her skiing accident and breaking her leg.  She does, however, still have a cast on her foot.  Mr. Butkus, the milkman, asks how her leg is feeling and how she came to break it.  Lucy says she didn't come to break it, she came to go skiing!

Mr. Butkus's wife sends Lucy an anonymous threatening letter. Kim jokingly says the letter is from Elizabeth Taylor.  Lucy joins in the joke yelling for Richard [Burton] to come out of the closet. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were one of Hollywood's most famous couples.  They appeared in “Lucy Meets the Burtons” (S3;E1) in 1970.  

Lucy listens to a radio news report about a marital triangle that caused a Mrs. Mercedes Smith of Sherman Oaks to shoot a Mrs. Vivian Boone for breaking up her happy home.  

Totie Fields was considered a female Don Rickles.  As such she hurls some of her trademark barbs at Lucy: 

“Under-weight, over-height, skinny, scrawny, and wearing a freaked out wig!”

Once again, Lucy denies wearing a wig, but in reality Lucille Ball was wigged.

Harry says Lucy's plight with the milkman sounds like a bad opera.  Kim quips “Yeah. Madame Buttermilk.” Kim is making a pun about the Puccini opera Madame Butterfly first written in 1904.  It is now part of the classical opera repertoire worldwide.

When Kim asks if she thinks Poopsie will leave her husband, Lucy says “Giving up a Butkus isn't exactly like giving up Paul Newman.” Handsome movie star Paul Newman (1925-2008) was mentioned by Patty Andrews in “Lucy and the Andrews Sisters” (S2;E6).  

When Mr. Butkus shows up on Lucy's doorstep suitcases in hand, Harry calls him “the curdled Casanova.”  Giacomo Girolamo Casanova (1725-98) was an Italian adventurer and author whose autobiography is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. He has become so famous for his often complicated and elaborate affairs with women that his name is now synonymous with ‘womanizer.’ 

Lucy and Harry compare the situation to “Peyton Place.” “Peyton Place” was a primetime soap opera that aired on ABC TV from 1964 to 1969.  The title has become synonymous with the personal problems and scandals of small-town life.  It was referenced several times on “The Lucy Show” when the show was  still on the air. 

As part of Lucy's scheme to reunite the Butkuses, Harry plays Dr. Gustav Glockenspiel and adopts a German accent.  Lucy says he has an advanced case of Cupidosis (ie; a broken heart).

To break Lester out of his catatonic state, Poopsie sings 'their' song, “You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You.” This was a song Totie Fields was known for including in her act. It written by Russ Morgan, Larry Stock, and James Cavanaugh and published in 1944.  Its most famous cover was by Dean Martin in 1964.  Wayne Newton sang it in “Lucy Discovers Wayne Newton” (TLS S4;E14) and “Lucy Sells Craig To Wayne Newton” (S1;E9).  

Mr. Butkas brings Lucy a free pint of banana fudge yogurt.  In “Lucy's Lucky Day” (S4;E15) the milkman Mr. Larson tells Lucy she won a year's supply of raspberry apricot yogurt.  

Props!  The same issue of Elite Magazine seen in Lucy's hospital room is now on her living room coffee table.

Got Milk?  In two previous episodes, Lucy's milkman was named Mr. Larson from the Dover Dairy.  He was played by Billy Sands.  Now Lucy is getting deliveries from Mr. Butkus (Herbie Faye) of the Cloverleaf Dairy.  

The Chew!  There are marshmallows in Poopsie's boxes of chocolates. This is likely because marshmallows are far easier to eat on camera than chocolates.

Eye See You!  Singing her song, Fields breaks the fourth wall – first looking at the studio audience, then directly into the camera, something virtually unknown on a “Lucy” sitcom.  

“Lucy, the Other Woman” rates 4 Paper Hearts out of 5 

Like “Lucy and Joe Namath” this is one of many episodes Lucille Ball had written expressly for a specific celebrity guest star.  Since Fields made very few such appearances, it is a wonderful opportunity to see her do her thing.  She truly was a force!  Ball even allows Fields to break into song and break the fourth wall in the episode’s final moments.  Fun and funny!  

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Jurgis last year.

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Goldman Sachs' new managing-director list is out — and it's the largest class in the firm's history (GS)

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Goldman Sachs announced its largest-ever class of managing directors.

Of the 509 promoted, 44% are millennials.

The firm announces managing-director promotions every two years.

It's one of the most coveted positions on Wall Street, a step below partner at the premier investment bank.

Goldman Sachs just announced a new class of 509 managing directors — the largest class in the firm's history.

The position is one of the most coveted on Wall Street, one step below partner at the prestigious investment-banking firm. The firm now has 2,148 managing directors, making up 7.1% of the company's workforce.

It's also one of the youngest classes the bank has promoted — 44% are millennials, up from 30% in 2015.

Other headline stats about the class:

66% started their careers as analysts or associates at Goldman Sachs.

24% of the class is women, down from 25% in 2015.

130 were promoted in the securities division, up from 102 in 2015.

101 were promoted in investment banking, up from 97 in 2015.

52 were promoted in technology, up from 38 in 2015.

Eight were promoted in consumer and commercial banking — the division that houses the bank's online-lending business, Marcus — compared with zero in 2015.

Here's the full statement:

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced that it has selected a new class of Managing Directors, effective from January 1, 2018, the start of the firm's next fiscal year.

"Our new Managing Directors have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to our people, clients and culture during their tenures at the firm, and we wish them continued success as they take this important next step in their careers," said Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs.

The following individuals have been promoted to Managing Director:

Gregg Abramson Sanjay Acharya Khalid Albdah Amal Alibair Karthikeyan Anbalagan Rolf Andersson Volker Anger Jonathan Armstrong Ken Ashley Lavanya Ashok Sebastian Ayton Jonathan Babkow Julio Badi Amitayush Bahri Soren Balzer Robert Barlick Jr. Philip Barreca Santiago Bau David Bauer Oksana Beard Lee Becker Virender Bedi Stuart Beer Christian Beerli Amanda Beisel Yumiko Bekku David Bell Pierre Benichou Andrew Benito Marco Bensi Laura Benson Stephen Bergin Daniel Berglund Greg Berry Shital Bhatt Dipanjan Bhattacharjee Anu Bhavnani Carissa Biggie Vineet Birman Daniel Bitel Anne Black Richard Blore Emmanuel Bodenstein Timothy Braude Sean Brenan Hugh Briscoe Nathaniel Bristol Leo Brito Troy Broderick Levee Brooks Eric Brothers Robert Bruns III Anthony Bunnell Meg Burke Susan Burt Sean Butkus Russell Byrne Edward Byun Adam Cahill Alessandro Calace Cristiano Camargo Ken Cawley Swapan Chaddha Patrick Chamberlain Richard Chambers Daphne Chan Lily Chan Ben Chance Ginger Chang Vikram Chavali Alex 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Berg: Directing NFL 100th season commercial was 'emotional'

Director Peter Berg said he had an “emotional and satisfying” feeling while watching an all-star cast of retired and active NFL players film a new Super Bowl commercial.

Berg directed the commercial called “The 100-Year Game” that paid homage to past and present players including Tom Brady, Jim Brown, Joe Montana, Dick Butkus, Deion Sanders and Patrick Mahomes. The two-minute ad will air during Super Bowl 53 on Sunday.

The commercial will kick off a yearlong campaign to celebrate the NFL’s 100th season, which starts in September. The tribute will feature more than 40 current and former NFL players including 19 Hall of Famers.

“I believe this will be good for the game,” said Berg, an actor who directed “Friday Night Lights” and “Patriots Day.” ”It was an emotional thing to see the totality of the sport of 100 years. You had the timeline of the NFL in one room.”

The commercial kicks off with Marshawn Lynch knocking over a cake while NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gives a speech. It also shows Von Miller flipping Tony Gonzalez over into the cake; Mike Singletary yelling “fumble”; and Todd Gurley tossing a to Barry Sanders.

Gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, NFL official Sarah Thomas and announcer Beth Mowins are also featured in the commercial.

“It’s a fun spot,” Berg said. “It’s meant to be wild and fun. There’s a lot of funny stuff. Emmitt Smith was funny, and so was (Terry) Bradshaw.”

Berg said the commercial took three days to film in Los Angeles. He initially didn’t think he could pull it off.

The director said he believes the commercial will be good for the game of .

“What I found special as a football fan was to see Saquon Barkley and Odell (Beckham) and Todd Gurley talking to LaDainian Tomlinson and Jim Brown,” he said. “The young guys, middle age guys and older. To see Paul Warfield near Larry Csonka, talking to Barry Sanders.”

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2018’s college football award tracker: Who’s won what?

Follow here as we update the year’s major award winners.

It feels like the season just started, but the 2018 college football awards season is officially here. In this post, we’ll track the results of the year’s major trophy races.

Here’s the full list of this year’s award finalists for a bunch of top honors. Winners will be listed in bold, if they’ve been announced.

Most of these are announced Thursday in the annual College Football Awards­­ show on ESPN and WatchESPN. That begins at 7 p.m. ET.

Heisman Trophy (most outstanding player, awarded Saturday)

Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama Kyler Murray, Oklahoma Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State

(This race is way closer than usual.)

Bednarik Award (best defensive player)

Quinnen Williams, Alabama Christian Wilkins, Clemson Josh Allen, Kentucky

Biletnikoff Award (best receiver)

Andy Isabella, UMass Jerry Jeudy, Alabama Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State

Broyles Award (best assistant coach)

Mike Locksley, Alabama Jay Bateman, Army Jeff Scott, Clemson Bob Shoop, Mississippi State Chip Long, Notre Dame

Butkus Award (best linebacker)

Devin White, LSU Josh Allen, Kentucky Devin Bush, Michigan Dylan Moses, Alabama David Long, West Virginia Markus Bailey, Purdue

Davey O’Brien Award (best QB)

Gardner Minshew, Washington State Kyler Murray, Oklahoma Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama

Doak Walker Award (best running back)

Travis Etienne, Clemson Darrell Henderson, Memphis Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin

Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award

Brian Kelly, Notre Dame Bill Clark, UAB Josh Heupel, UCF Jeff Monken, Army Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma Nick Saban, Alabama Dabo Swinney, Clemson Jeff Tedford, Fresno State

Kelly won the Home Depot Award, which ESPN hands out at its ceremony.

Lou Groza Award (best kicker)

Cooper Rothe, Wyoming Andre Szmyt, Syracuse Cole Tracy, LSU

Mackey Award (best tight end)

T.J. Hockenson, Iowa Kaden Smith, Stanford Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri

Maxwell Award (best all around)

Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama Kyler Murray, Oklahoma Will Grier, West Virginia

Nagurski Award (best defensive player)

Josh Allen, Kentucky Devin Bush, Michigan Grant Delpit, LSU Christian Wilkins, Clemson Quinnen Williams, Alabama

Outland Trophy (best interior lineman)

Christian Wilkins, Clemson Quinnen Williams, Alabama Jonah Williams, Alabama

Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player)

Rondale Moore, Purdue Marcus Green, Louisiana-Monroe KJ Hamler, Penn State N’Keal Harry, Arizona State Connor Heyward, Michigan State

Piesman Trophy (SB Nation’s award for the best non-lineman play by a lineman)

Shannon Forman, Arizona State Garrett Marino, UAB Karamo Dioubate, Temple Brawntae Wells, UNI Kyle Phillips, Tennessee Jay Tufele, USC Dre’Mont Jones, Ohio State Carl Granderson, Wyoming Christian Wilkins, Clemson Dexter Lawrence, Clemson Evan Weaver, Cal Darrius Montgomery, Incarnate Word Stefano Millin, Pitt Sam Brincks, Iowa Jordan Rigg, Miami (Ohio) Louis Vecchio, Vanderbilt Jim Townsend, Eastern Washington Desmond Branch and Anree St. Amour, Georgia Tech

Ray Guy Award (best punter)

Braden Mann, Texas A&M James Smith, Cincinnati Mitch Wishnowsky, Utah

Rimington Trophy (best center)

Ross Pierschbacher, Alabama Garrett Bradbury, NC State Sam Mustipher, Notre Dame

Thorpe Award (best defensive back)

Julian Love, Notre Dame Greedy Williams, LSU Deandre Baker, Georgia

Walter Camp Award (Player of the year)

Will Grier, West Virginia Kyler Murray, Oklahoma Gardner Minshew, Washington State Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama Josh Allen, Kentucky

William V. Campbell Trophy (incorporates academics, service)

Christian Wilkins, Clemson Kenneth Brinson, Army Taryn Christion, South Dakota State De’Arius Christmas, Grambling State D’Cota Dixon, Wisconsin Ryan Finley, NC State Piercen Harnish, Saint Francis Trace McSorley, Penn State Dalton Risner, Kansas State Max Scharping, Northern Illinois Eric Stevenson, Wheaton Easton Stick, North Dakota State Drue Tranquill, Notre Dame

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Cult TV Essentials: Blue Thunder

Cult TV Essentials: Blue Thunder

Based on the movie of the same name, Blue Thunder debuted in January 1984 and starred James Farentino as Frank Chaney the police officer who is the pilot of Blue Thunder. Blue Thunder was a converted Aérospatiale Gazelle helicopter. Chaney was partnered with Clinton Wonderlove, aka “JAFO” (“Just Another FrustratedObserver”), a flight engineer on “Blue Thunder” who handles technical aspects of the…

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