Monday Rodney Harrison will be inducted into the Patriots HOF. But right now it seems like the color of the jacket is the main topic.
Recently Ty Law, who is about to go into the Pro Football HOF, talked about Patriot players from the early 2000’s being overlooked. He may be right. But when you take a hard look there may not be many to follow him.
Here’s Ty Laws take on The HOF
Ty Law was a great player and is well deserving of the gold jacket, and he thinks there is a reason for the lack of Patriot players: The media. Ty said “It’s like we are looked at as a team, that’s it…Like there’s no players worthy of the HOF, at least from the media perspective, when it comes to the Patriots. It’s Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and everybody else, you know what I mean?”
Law isn’t completely wrong about this. Nationally, when it comes to the Patriots dominance, it comes down to the HC and QB. The Patriots machine has kept rolling for two decades, and the two constants have been Tom and Bill. That doesn’t mean Law thinks any less of his old teammate and coach. He blames the media. “You pretty much know, Tom Brady is the Greatest of all time,” Law said. “There’s no doubt about that. There’s no question about Coach Belichick. When you hear about our team, it was like to me, we have a hell of a lot of players out there who can play. You can’t do it with just two guys.”
Rodney agrees with Law
Harrison expanded on Law’s thoughts about the Patriot prejudice in the media. He talked about Patriots fatigue, and anti Patriots bias in the HOF.
“People don’t think we have ballers.” Rodney says “Ty Law was the greatest defensive back I’ve ever played with. He’s one of the best I’ve ever seen. Richard Seymour, Willie McGinest, Troy Brown, Kevin Faulk, these were bad, bad dudes. They weren’t just system guys.”
He added to Law’s thoughts on Bill and Tom, and how the media gives them all of the credit. “People don’t want to elevate us, or recognize, or acknowledge how great we are, because they’re such haters. Everywhere I go, people hate on the Patriots. So we don’t get credit. All I hear is Tom and Bill. But that’s such a lazy analysis. They don’t see what a team really is, and that’s really frustrating because a lot of guys get cheated and don’t really get the recognition they deserve.”
Tomorrow I’m hoping to get more from Rodney as he receives his red jacket
Harrison came to New England as Bill Belichick sent Lawyer Milloy to the Bills. The team didn’t like the move one bit. But once they saw Rodney’s work ethic and leadership he was quickly embraced as a captain. Tomorrow afternoon Harrison will be inducted to the Patriots HOF, and he seems to be happier than anyone before him going in. We will have you covered with the ceremony and behind the scenes interviews you can only find here. I will do my best to see who Rodney thinks is next in line for a Gold jacket.
Monday in Gillette stadium at 4:30, it’s free to the public. Rodney Harrison will be recognized and celebrated for his amazing career as a Patriot. So come on out, or you can wait to see everything in tomorrow’s article. You’ll only get to see the behind the scenes action right here, so make sure to check it out. Let’s Go Patriots!
The best way to succeed in life is through hard work and determination. The Brady difference as I like to call it, is what sets him apart from any other QB in the NFL. Brady’s quickly approaching his 42nd birthday in August, but if you didn’t know this you’d think he was in his 30’s.
The soon to be 42 year old will do anything it takes to improve his game. He’s looking faster and stronger in 2019 which shows his dedication and commitment. His critics will say he doesn’t have a strong arm, one even going as far to call it a wet noodle. Hi Max! Brady took to his Instagram account to fire back at the known troll.
Tom Brady hitting 61 mph on the radar gun would be the second fastest since the NFL started recording it at the Scouting Combine in 2008 (first place: Josh Allen at 62 mph in 2018). Brady still has a rifle when he needs it. pic.twitter.com/gzN8oasSRR
The Caption Brady had on his post read, “He’s gonna fall off a Cliff” along with ? ? emojis.
It’s safe to say he’s still using everything negative he’s ever heard as fuel to his fire. The Brady difference at its finest.
Tom Brady’s Leadership is Incredible like usual
After winning a Super Bowl as a 41 year old, Tom is showing everyone what a true leader looks like. Josh Gordon is trying to get back on the field in time for training camp. Brady wanted to make sure he knew the team still has his back and got him to come out and throw the ball around.
“Brady to Gordon” Hoping to hear that all season Brady isn’t just having Gordon catching footballs. The two have been going out to dinner and spending time together like true friends.
Gordon isn’t the only player Brady’s been working out with, his pal Edelman has been catching passes with other teammates. Baron Davis was spotted with Brady too, and he’s got great hands according to Tom.
Tom’s not just doing all of these things for fun either. He wouldn’t admit it but he wants the Patriots to break the tie with Pittsburgh for SB wins. Great leaders don’t care about personal achievements. For Brady it doesn’t matter what his stats are as long as the Patriots get the win.
Brady doesn’t pad his stats and will gladly hand the ball off at the 5 yard line. After Brady’s incredible throw to Gronk in the Super Bowl to get to the 5 yard line he did the smart thing and handed it off. Most QBs would want that TD pass, that’s the difference. “The Brady Difference.”
Rob Gronkowski held his 7th annual Citi, Pro Camp for kids. Helping the Boston food bank along with the kids who all brought food for a great cause.
Gronk was his usual happy self on the first day of his camp this year. The future HOF TE was running around playing quarterback, catching passes and teaching kids the importance of teamwork. He’s a great role model and it showed all day.
Everyone Including 800 Children had the same question for Gronk
The Patriots could surely use his services on the football field, but for now he is enjoying retirement. Rob is helping out in the community like he’s always done in the past.
This year the whole Gronkowski gang was out participating and having a blast. The event along with the kids brought in over 6,500 food items for the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Over 6500 items of food for the Greater a Boston Food Bank. (Mike Quilty)
Gronk taking a bow (Mike Quilty)
The greatest TE I’ve ever seen is just as clutch when it comes to the community as his catches were this postseason and Super Bowl.
Gronkowski could potentially come back to the Patriots at some point this upcoming season. The decision will probably be unexpected and a surprise.
The TE had one amazing surprise for two of the Pro Camp participants, what a class act.
Gronkowski always knows how to make someone smile, whether he’s off the field continuing his charities, or suiting up for the Patriots at some point in 2019.
The decision to retire is respected by everyone, but some of his ex teammates said they know he can still play and wouldn’t be surprised by a return. Gronk is going to be Gronk whatever he decides to do, he’s a Champion on and off the field.
Thank you to the Gronkowski’s, Rob in particular and everyone involved in a winning Saturday.
Another year, another Tom Brady “controversy”. This one led to New York Mets fans losing their minds. The issue for the easily outraged was over a nickname.
Tom received massive blowback due to Brady’s marketing team filing for the trademark “Tom Terrific”.
Baseball HOF pitcher Tom Seaver was known by fans as Tom Terrific and were not happy hearing about Brady’s plan. The fact this really took place is pure comedy.
Tom Brady’s jersey is in the trash with beans on it.
The owner here says they used some black beans because Brady is a “black spot” on NYC. pic.twitter.com/XBLwRdcJaB
Brady Spoke on the situation at his press conference today
Brady’s first press conference of the 2019 season had many asking about this entire debacle. “It’s unfortunate” Brady said, adding “I was actually trying to do something because I didn’t like the nickname and I wanted to make sure no one used it because some people wanted to use it.”
Brady Said he learned a good lesson…
The quarterback went into more detail saying, “I was only trying to keep people from using it, and then it got spun around into something different than what it actually was.” Why this is such a big deal in my opinion is obvious, it’s only because it’s Tom Brady. Any other athlete named Tom who decided to do this, none of this nonsense would’ve been news.
The fact Brady is speaking about this at his press conference is silly to me. Telling reporters “it was a good lesson learned, and I’ll try to do things differently in the future.”
TB12 has already said he hates being called the GOAT and expanded on people praising him in general
Continuing to explain himself to reporters Brady went on saying “I don’t like when people give me too many nice compliments, especially that. It wasn’t something I was trying to do out of any disrespect, ill manner, or anything like that.”
Anyone with a brain already knew that Brady wasn’t being disrespectful to the baseball legend, let’s hope this story is over.
This is one of the most ignorant theories used to discredit Brady’s greatness. Another lazy and tired take. Here’s my rebuttal to the haters who claim Brady’s only good against bad teams.
“Well Brady’s Success is due to the AFC East”
The AFC “Least”- Not quite true
The AFC East is thought to be the worst and most dysfunctional division in the NFL. Believed by many as the reason Brady and the Patriots are any good. My question is, are these teams really that awful and dysfunctional, or do the Patriots make them look that way? Using stats it shows that if you remove each division winner from each division, the AFC “Least” has the highest win percentage in the NFL (.457). Looks like that theory holds no weight.
“But Brady wouldn’t thrive in ANY other division!”
Once again the Tom Brady difference shows otherwise. Brady’s win % in every division proves the haters wrong. Let’s take a look.
Here’s the AFC win percentages. AFCE: 79% AFCN: 81% AFCS: 79% and 65% in the AFCW.
Here’s the NFC win percentages. NFCE: 81% NFCN: 85% NFCS: 75% and the NFCW: 67%
So Brady Vs NFC teams is 76% and 77% against the AFC. Another theory debunked, Tom Brady would be a dominant QB anywhere he played. Case closed.
“Yeah But he Needs to Deflate Footballs to win!”
The proof that Deflategate never happened will be In part 3 of this ‘Brady Difference’ Article. Science, math and evidence will be used, along with studies from the top scientists in the country. They’ve debunked the witch hunt called “Deflategate”
That being said, let’s see what’s happened since the second half of the famous AFC championship game. The footballs were inflated to regulation regarding PSI, and Tom Brady went off on the Colts in route to SB49 against the Seahawks. Two weeks of insanity ensued and the NFL had the game balls under lock and key.
Since The Second half Tom Brady has played the best football of his career, weird huh? With regulation footballs all Brady has done is Win three Super Bowls, two SB MVPs, broke the passing record and then broke his own twice! He was also League MVP, selected to two All Pro’s, 4x Pro Bowl selections, and led the league in passing yards and touchdowns. His record since then is 47-13 with 125 TDs, four SB appearances and three straight trips to the big game. The haters will say he gained an unfair advantage, his stats show he’s only gotten better while being under a microscope.
How about a couple HOF QBs having Brady’s back. Joe Montana’ “It’s a stupid thing to even be talking about because they shouldn’t have the rule anyway.”
Dan Marino said “Every quarterback that has ever played the position understands that getting the footballs the way you like them before a game is part of the game. I mean I did it for years, Jim Kelly up in Buffalo did it, Tom’s doing it, Peyton Manning did it.” There was no unfair advantage at any point.
“Brady Doesn’t Have Any Individual records”
This is the Strangest thing I’ve seen from Brady Haters, so here’s a short list, just to show how nuts people get when talking about the GOAT.
Don’t forget about the 25 point comeback
“Brady Is the check down king”
There is this misconception that Brady doesn’t throw passes further than 5 yards. The problem with this theory is that Brady is 19th in the NFL throwing short passes. His 35.28% of short pass plays is better than quarterbacks like Big Ben, Luck, Ryan, Mahomes and the “Greatest” ever Aaron Rodgers.
The quarterback with the “most talent” Aaron Rodgers, who’s compared to Brady for reasons I don’t understand, throws short more than Tom.
Part 3 will include “Rodgers is better than Brady”, “The science behind Deflategate”, and much more. Feel free to give me any nonsense you’ve heard about Brady and we can put it on the list for the Haters.
Horse racing is a much-loved activity among adventure sports lovers. There are a number of horse riders who enjoy it as a leisure activity; then there are others who take the sport quite seriously. A sport dating back to the 17th century, horse racing has now become a popular game, with increasing number of female jockeys as well.
The decision to take up horse racing as a career must be based on certain criteria, provided all the basic requirements are taken care of. Your love for working with horses, sense of balance, body weight, age, steady nerves and competitiveness will decide your career in horse racing. While there is no specific height requirement, the height of an average jockey ranges between 4 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 6 inches. As per the Australian horse racing rules, a jockey’s body weight (including that of the saddle) should be between 53 kg and 54 kg. Furthermore, it’s not an easy task to control a heavy-weight animal in this weight range. Therefore, it’s a given that a jockey should be physically and mentally fit in order to handle pressure and make the right decisions when racing at about 40 miles per hour.
So what are the things you need to do in order to get into horse racing and be the best from the rest?
1. Find a Training Program – The very first thing to do is to enrol in a training program and strive to learn skills of horsemanship. From gathering skills about racing to getting fitness training and understanding sports psychology to building the right attitude for your racing career, training can teach you much more than the A, B, C’s of becoming a professional jockey. Another important tip here would be to maintain a good friendship with your professional trainer. A strong bond with your trainer will be a plus point for you in that he/she will guide you along the way and bring out the professional rider in you.
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2. Start from Scratch – You might have always enjoyed horse rides and even aced the sport, but if you’re on your way towards building a career out of it, that wouldn’t be enough. Study more about the different kinds of horses and their abilities; about the kinds of races and race courses. Then there are examples of passionate horse riders who get out there and start by volunteering in the barn. Grooming the horses, getting to know their behaviour and working hard behind the scenes are a great way to kick-start your career as a jockey.
3. Build More Love for Horses – You should know that a career with horses is not for everyone. It demands good health, ability to take risks, waking up before sunrise, the passion to win each time and much more. You ought to have immense love for horses, which will itself drive you towards your goal. You must also learn the character of a horse and understand which one will bring you a winning race.
4. Follow a Healthy Diet – Like I mentioned earlier, maintaining a balanced diet and the right weight is crucial for someone who dreams of being a jockey. While some people naturally fall within the required weight range, others may have to follow a strict diet and exercise regime. A disciplined workout program will also improve your overall stamina, flexibility and ability to direct any kind of pressure in the right direction.
5. Learn from Failures – The only way to ace at something is by willing to fail miserably. You ought to ride more horses, fall, fail and get back up again no matter how painful it gets. With every fall, comes a lesson that will make you stronger; so the next time you ride, you would have only gotten better. Risks and dangers are inevitable, but that shouldn’t keep you from achieving your lifelong dream. So ride more, practice more, learn the tricks and tactics, and finally see yourself winning every hurdle.
6. Get a Jockey License – Last but not the least, every professional jockey must get a jockey license. The pre-requisite to getting a jockey license varies from one region to another. You may be required to showcase your racetrack knowledge and riding skills to the officials for getting a license. Once you own a jockey license, you will be a ‘journeyman jockey’ and ready to hit the racetrack for your very first race.
Anybody who is willing to strive and fight all odds can turn out to be a top-class jockey. If you have an undying spirit and urge to achieve your goals, nothing can stop you from being a winner. These simple tips will help you in your journey of becoming a professional jockey. Prepare for your next big race with the best accessories, clothing and equipments by shopping during the amazing Click Frenzy sale.
Tom Brady theory’s or “myths” claiming he’s not a great QB make me laugh, so I’ve compiled the first edition of Tom vs Truth. I am a fan, yet I am using facts to end these ridiculous claims.
They Love you Until they Don’t
Once upon a time Tom Brady was America’s golden child, beating the greatest show on turf put him on the map. Fast forward to the present day and many things have changed. Six Super Bowl wins, multiple MVPs and a supermodel wife has had the country turned against the GOAT. Let’s start with these theory’s about TB12.
“Tom Is A Product of the Patriots System”
Haters across the country can’t stop calling Brady a system QB. While every team has a system, and 3/4s of the teams using the same style. Why aren’t they playing in February? The answer is Tom Brady. We know his skill, so let’s look deeper. Brady has had numerous Offensive Coordinators. In the beginning it was Charlie Weiss. Charlie’s offenses in NY and NE before Tom Brady were ranked 12th, 5th, 19th and 25th. Compare those numbers with a very green, backup QB in Tom Brady. Charlie’s 4 years with Tom his offenses ranked 6th, 10th, 12th and 4th. This is what I call the Brady difference. Weiss left after 4 years with Brady to coach Notre Dame, ending with a record of 41-49.
McDaniels Makes Brady
Josh McDaniels makes Tom Brady Great. Well no, not at all. He has had success with Tom just like Weiss, but without Brady his numbers declined drastically. Working with Brady, Josh McDaniels offenses have been incredible. The worst those two finished was 10th in points and 11th in yards. Every other season with Brady, New England’s Offense was ranked top 3 in points, with one top 5 finish. McDaniels in St.Louis and Denver running the same system, ranked 20th, 19th and dead last at 32nd. (Brady Difference.)
Bill O’Brien in 2011 must’ve been the reason Brady and the offense was 3rd in points scored right? I don’t think so, since leaving the Pats O’Brien’s offenses in points scored rank 14th, 21st, 28th, 17th and 11th. Quite the drop off without Brady under Center. So if you say “System QB”, I say it’s the Brady difference.
Well What About Bill Belichick? “He makes Tom Brady”
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands alone as the greatest HC, he must be why Brady’s so great
First let me say that while Bill is the best coach of all time, that didn’t really start until Brady came into the mix. In Cleveland Bill went 35-55, along with 5-11 his first year in NE without Tom. There’s that Tom Brady difference again.
2008 Same Team No Brady
But Matt Cassel went 11-5 when Brady was hurt
This argument often made by haters really grinds my gears: “If Brady is so good then how did Matt Cassel go 11-5?”
Well let’s break it down. The 2007 and 2008 teams had the same roster minus Donte Stallworth on offense. In 2007 Tom Brady and his offense set records for TDs, Rec TDs and points scored. The team went 18-0 only to lose the SB just missing the perfect season. The 2007 offense with Tom had a 315 point differential, compared to Cassel’s team dropping 214 points all the way down to a 101 point differential. So the same team, with different QBs went from the best offense ever, to average and missing the playoffs.
2007 Brady- 4,806 yards, 50 TD/8 INTs with a 117 Passer rating along with MVP honors.
2008 Cassel- 3,693 yards, 21 TD/11 INTs with an 89 passer rating with the same offense. (Brady Difference)
In 2010 Matt Cassel made the playoffs and the Pro Bowl with KC. He was no stiff, throwing 27 TDs to just 7 INTs, which was the second best ratio in the league that year. Who could’ve been number 1 I wonder? Tom Brady of course, as he won the only unanimous MVP in league history. Sorry to say again but the Brady Difference is quite obvious in this popular theory among haters.
“Tom Isn’t Good without a Great Defense”
The Patriots had a very good defense in Tom’s early years, and certainly was a huge factor in the first 3 Super Bowls. People say Brady was carried by his defenses, which is not the case. From 2001-2004, with Brady coming in as a backup, he put together 10 4th quarter comebacks and 15 game winning drives. The numbers seem to show he did his part and then some, but that’s not what the haters want you to think.
Brady led the NFL in TD passes in 2002, so it’s not a reach at all to say the Patriots may have not won those Super Bowls without Tom Brady. For example, in Super Bowl 38 the Pats defense gave up 29 points to the Panthers. A young QB named Tom Brady going up against a fierce defense threw for 354 yards, 3 TDs and his second clutch SB game winning drive. Without Brady things could’ve been a lot different that day.
Jumping ahead to Patriots Defenses that weren’t as talented. The four year stretch from 2010-2013, New England’s defense was never better than 25th in total yards allowed. But again Brady in 2010 won MVP and got the #1 seed. 2011 the Pats were back in the Super Bowl despite being 31st in yards against, and that’s due to Tom Brady. In 2012 and 2013, Brady and the Pats went back to the AFC Championship but lost. Some people think going as far as possible in sports and losing is worse than not making the championship game at all. Ridiculous.
In 2017 the defense was ranked 29th. Brady and the offense once again were back in the Super Bowl. Bill Belichick shocked Pats nation by benching Malcolm Butler. The defense got shredded by a backup QB, giving up 41 points. Even in defeat Brady put up historic numbers, throwing for 505 yards with 3 TDs with no INTs.
My conclusion on this theory about his Defenses is that Brady always has done his part to win games and make it to the AFC Championship or Super Bowl. I don’t see him being carried by anything, like the haters do. Another interesting stat: In 17 seasons the Pats Defense was statistically better than the offense only 3 times. In 9 of those 17 seasons with Brady as the starter, the defense was ranked 20th or worse in yards allowed. Defensive “myth” shut down with facts.
“Joe Montana Never Lost in the Super Bowl”
Key Number here is 4
The debate over Montana and Brady has many factors. Joe Montana was the Greatest ever in my eyes, up until Brady’s comeback in Super Bowl 49 against the Seahawks. Since Brady tied Montana with 4 Super Bowl wins, he has gone to 3 straight Super Bowls and won 2. The real crime here is the loss to the eagles. Brady had the best Super Bowl performance of all time.
Some people say Brady can’t be better than Montana because Joe cool never lost in his 4 chances. The fact of the matter is that every athlete would tell you getting to the Championship and losing is better than not making it there at all. As we all know, Brady’s been to 9 Super Bowls with 6 wins. Let’s not forget the amount of Hall Of Fame players Montana had on both sides of the ball. He also had a coach in Bill Walsh who came up with an offense no one had ever seen before. It took years for teams to adjust to this new style of football, a great coach and system that Montana thrived in.
Brady on the other hand did not, and still doesn’t have anywhere close to the number of Hall Of Fame players Joe had. The comebacks alone in Super Bowls favor Brady, having 6 in 6 wins. And did his part in the losses too, by getting the lead, only for the defense to break at the end.
Montana has been bounced twice in the divisional round, twice in the Wild Card and three times in the NFC Championship. Montana in 11 seasons has gone one and done in the playoffs 4 times.
The GOAT Tom Brady in 16 playoff runs is 13-2 in the divisional round, 2-1 in the WC round and 9-4 in the AFC Championship. Brady in 16 seasons has gone one and done just twice in the playoffs.
Is 4-0 better than 6-3 in the Super Bowl? If you’ve never played sports then maybe you’d say yes. The ultimate goal of any athlete is to go as far as you can. That is something Brady’s done better than Montana. Doing so with less talent, an offense that has been seen before (unlike the 49ers), all while getting better with age. Brady wins this round, the numbers don’t lie.
“Montana Played in a Tougher and Better Era”
Again, not taking anything away from Joe Montana, I’m just telling it how it is. Sure the rules for QBs have changed over the years, but Brady played in a tough era of football himself. Rule changes to help offenses didn’t make an ounce of a difference until 2011. QB numbers didn’t go up or benefit Brady for an entire decade. From 2000-2011 only two players had a season with great numbers, Brady in 2007 and Manning in 2004. Since 2011 pretty much every QBs numbers are inflated like never before.
Defining the toughness of different eras contains a few different things:
Free Agency -Montana played when teams didn’t change and Hall Of Fame players typically stayed together. Brady has had a revolving door of players throughout his entire career, mostly castaways who were turned into Champions.
Defensive players -Tom Brady has played and shredded some of the best defenders and all time defensive units and coaches. The 2000 Steelers and Ravens, 2003 Buccaneers, The LOB Seahawks were no match in the Super Bowl, 2015 Broncos, 2017 Jags, the two Giants Super Bowl teams and the 2018 Rams. Just think of the players on those teams, and how if it weren’t for Brady most of them would have Super Bowl rings.
Geography – Joe Montana Played in a sunny warm climate, while Brady’s been playing in the Northeast. Freezing temperatures, snow and rain in a division where he plays in Boston and New York. No problem for #12.
This is the first of my 3 part Myth Busting Brady Hate. Next up will be topics like “The AFC Least”, “Deflategate, “Brady has no records” and my personal favorite: QBs like Rodgers, Marino, Brees and Manning being on Tom Brady’s level. Starting to feel like I’m writing a book, so these next topics plus more will be coming out soon. Hope you Pats fans can use some of these facts when arguing with Brady hating friends.
The concept of fantasy sports appeared back in the 1950s (when a fantasy golf league was created) but gained worldwide acceptance in the 1990s (when introduced online). During the last decade, this industry has grown enormously. Compare the numbers from 2012 ($2.9 billion) and 2015 ($26.4 billion) to see how in a period as small as three years online fantasy sports has increased the revenue. Already in 2015, this industry was larger than event promotions in the US!
Fantasy sports require building a virtual team of known professionals. Participants earn points for successful performance of a team they’ve built. It’s all about statistical information of particular leagues and athletes which defines how they will act in a fantasy team.
Daily fantasy sports (designed for competitions that last for a week or less) are now responsible for the biggest part of spendings and participants. In 2013, Major League Baseball became the first American organization that invested in this industry. This led to the emergence of many partnerships and fantasy-oriented content. There are currently two dominant services in the US: FanDuel and DraftKings. There’s also a number of competing services oversees that offer interesting alternatives such as Bookie Viet Nam.
Not a Form of Gambling
The question of whether fantasy sports is pure gambling was, and still is, actively discussed. With this entertainment growing in popularity, legislators were pushed to make new decisions. In 2017, 18 states legalized paid-entry contests like this. Fantasy sports ads on television are a normal thing, and this type of gaming is proven to be skill-based.
Knowing the roles of every sports team player can be compared to knowing the value of cards in skill-based table games. For example, blackjack is quite similar to fantasy sports betting in this regard, while baccarat card game (which is not countable and can’t promise positive expectations based on skills) is not. Keeping up-to-date with the world of sports, analyzing players’ performance, and thinking about how to find participants who will fit the best in your fantasy team is the core of this entertainment. For a seasoned fan, it is a fun way to beat others by using actual skills.
The research from 2012 suggests that we can determine that a game is based on skill rather than on chance if a player’s performance is persistent. It’s usually true that sports fans involved in gaming keep it constant over multiple rounds. Another research, targeted specifically at daily fantasy competitions, confirms such a view.
Skills You Can Improve
Also, there’s an opinion that fantasy sports betting can help you improve some skills that you can use in life:
analyzing the numbers (fantasy sports is all about making research and analysis, which is not an easy thing to do);
collecting information (reviewing reports and knowing how to apply data from them);
negotiating (performing trades to your league’s benefit is a great negotiation practice);
following a schedule (it can sharpen your time management skills.)
Betting on a virtual league is fun, however, it should be based on a strategy. Personal likes and dislikes have nothing to do with the players’ performance. While choosing a team, experienced sports fans don’t rely on individuals they like – they go for those who perform better. This is the only reasonable strategy: no matter to what extent a player corresponds to your preferences and principles, what you need to evaluate is how they score.
Motivation
The FSTA (Fantasy Sports Trade Association) statistics show that the majority of players are well-educated men with decent salaries. As for their motivation, it’s rarely driven by monetary prizes. Fantasy sports lovers enjoy the opportunity to shape a virtual team using their knowledge and observance. It’s the competition with other sports fans that matters. Many players also claim this entertainment to be a form of quality time with friends.
It is okay that protein is the main item of diets that promise great weight loss in a short time, but do not forget that it is much more than a means to get to weight loss. Composed of amino acid chains, protein is very important for a healthy life, being able, among other things, to influence the capacity of muscle contraction, production of antibodies and construction of new tissues.
The ideal amount of protein to consume per day varies according to the characteristics and the organism of each one; but in theory ranges from 0.8 to 1.2 grams per pound that the person weighs. That is, someone of 60 kg should consume between 48 and 72 grams of protein per day. In addition, because they are amino acid combinations, in order for the fraction to take place properly and the nutrients to be absorbed, we should avoid the intake of liquids during the meals – which dilutes the gastric juice – and to chew the foods well.
If you are interested in including the protein in a healthy way in your routine, see the following list. However there are always more practical ways, one of which is by consuming protein bars. To find out more, just click on https://www.bestadvisers.co.uk/protein-bar. Here are 10 protein-rich foods that you can add to your daily menu.
Soy (34g protein per 100g)
Soy is an important vegetable protein, but you have to be aware of intolerance to it. Since most of the production is transgenic, most people are not yet accustomed to the digestion of this food. It is recommended not to consume too much.
Shrimp (24g protein per 100g)
Shrimp is high in protein but should not be consumed daily because it has higher cholesterol than in other options like some fish. On the other hand, it has omega 3 (good fat). It is recommended to eat up to twice a week; preferably, prepared in the steam.
Chicken (23g protein per 100g)
To make it even healthier, the nutróloga Ana Luisa advises to give preference to the consumption without skin and, especially, to the chest, to avoid the excessive intake of fat. The best ways of preparation are roasted, grilled or try this simple batter recipe. One tip is to consume it with salads.
Salmon (21.62g protein per 100g)
For the adept of strenuous physical activities, such as bodybuilding, you can take the canned salmon which provides faster muscle recovery thanks to the amount of omega 3 it contains. The ideal is to consume roasted or grilled. For healthy eating, you can accompany brown rice and broccoli.
Almond (21.1g protein per 100g)
Protein has a very important characteristic: it gives satiety. So when we can put a little more protein in the food, it takes time to feel hungry. We suggest five to six units of almonds before meals, which will help you feel satiated. But you can’t overdo it so you do not slip on the calories.
Red Meat (21g protein per 100g)
The best protein sources are of animal origin. When you say that, it’s easy to remember red meat. However, it is also high in saturated fats. Prefer lean and fat-free options. The ideal is to consume it, on average, three times a week. The meats, in general, are sources of protein responsible for forming collagen and keratin, thus giving strength to their hair, preventing against falling and baldness.
Fish (20g protein per 100g)
They are great foods, without contraindications. But it is better to opt for the preparation in the oven, cooking or on the grill. Eating fish that have scales and fins, such as herring, salmon, guinea fowl, cod and tuna, is a great choice because the scales work as a barrier to the absorption of toxins.
Tofu (8.1 g protein per 100 g)
It can be added to the diet in natura, cooked or braised without changing its nutritional properties. But the doctor recommends choosing only a portion of soy-based food to consume daily: a cup of soy milk or a half cup of tofu (soy cheese) or 100g of cooked soybeans (five tablespoons).
Cow’s milk (8g protein per 100g)
Milk and its derivatives, such as cheeses and yogurts, help to enrich meals by being made up of nearly equal parts of protein, carbohydrates and fats – making foods very complete, according to the nutrologist. Milk and yogurt options and white cheese versions should be prioritized because they have less fat.
Eggs (6g per unit)
Eggs are also rich in vitamin B12, which is needed to promote fat reduction and help build muscle, choline (an excellent substance for good brain function), and albumin. Prefer consumption in its cooked form, especially the yolk, as this avoids problems with the bacterium Salmonella. Escape the fried form or accompanied by too much cheese, not to raise cholesterol. Although the limits of intake are still discussed, we suggest up to four units per week on alternate days.
Hopefully the above list can help you to maintain the protein content in your body.
The Greatest Leader in sports-Tom Brady is going back to his 9th Super Bowl. Brady’s gone from the 199th pick in the draft, to arguably the greatest Athlete of all time. Brady’s play on the field is well documented, and his numbers are historic. The country has watched him grow as a player since 2001 and he’s gotten even better with age. Tom Brady could have 2 HOF careers, 2001-2007 and 2007-2018. It’s incredible what he has accomplished, and he has this team hungry to atone for last years’ Super Bowl loss.
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Brady Is A Born Leader
Tom Brady has been a leader for the Patriots since his first start. Troy Brown was asked when he knew Brady was going to be great: “When Tom came to the huddle in Super Bowl 36.” Brown says “He was calm and said let’s go win this, I could see it in his eyes and I knew we were going to win.”
The Pats did drive down the field to win, just as Brown thought after seeing Brady’s leadership in the huddle. Tom was young back then, trying to lead players older than him. Brady recently has been dealt a new challenge. Leading players who are much younger than himself, and he’s done it for years now. This year in particular is amazing, with no teammates being over 15 years old when Brady won his first ring. Brady is just a born leader, and he’s found a way to reach every teammate, young or old.
Players Talking Tom Terrific
As New England is preparing for another Super Bowl, players are raving about Brady. Jason McCourty puts it best on why Brady is such a great leader: “After the game, you see Tom’s excited to celebrate with the offense, with the defense, with the special teams guys.” McCourty continues, “Obviously for a guy like Tom, this guy is the GOAT, you’ve seen him do it so many times that sometimes you take it for granted.”
The way Brady knows everyone from Gronk to practice squad players is truly amazing. Brady’s leadership quality is overlooked nationally, but not by his teammates.
One player who’s spent the least amount of time with Brady is Obi Melifonwu, who grew up a Patriots fan and is now a teammate of Tom’s, describes his quarterback: “He’s such a great leader. I can’t even say enough about his character and the type of guy he is, on and off the field. He’s the type of guy you want to play for.”
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Leading New Players, Young Players Or Vets…No Problem
Another new teammate Trent Brown: “He’s a great leader and it trickles down to the rest of the team.” Brown also said there’s one word that sums up all of Brady’s accomplishments: “There’s one word, GOAT, that’s it.”
Josh McDaniels said: “Brady is the first guy in the building to know a persons name.” Tom Brady is a living legend, yet somehow finds a way to connect with every player. Phillip Dorsett said: “We all know he’s much older than everyone in the locker room, but we do what we can to keep him young.”
The living legend was asked how he connects with every player so well: “I just play the role I can given the person and what I think they need at the moment.” Brady added: “It could be a rookie. It could be a veteran.”
The age gap this year is as big as it’s ever been, and Brady has mastered the art of relating to different generations.
Being a leader isn’t just about winning, it’s about being relatable, taking time to get to know your teammates, and no ones ever done it better than Tom Brady.
