Lamonica's Raiders took pride in wide-open offenses of AFL Jul 21, 2009
Former Raiders wideout Fred Biletnikoff said Daryle Lamonica enjoyed the team's wide-open offense during its time in the AFL. Attacking deep was Daryle's mind-set, " Biletnikoff said. ABOUT THE AFL SERIESUSA TODAY will celebrate the American Football League's 50th anniversary this summer with a series of retrospectives. THE AFL, 50 YEARS LATERPhotos: Upstart to the big time: Chargers: Broncos: Bengals: Patriots: Dolphins: IN 'THE HUDDLE' BLOG By Jim Corbett, USA TODAY Sixth in a series exploring... (USA Today -- Sports)
Bitterroot Valley: FWP trims antlerless elk permits Jul 16, 2009
Mark Stergios wrote on Jul 15, 2009 10:17 AM:" This story hit me where I live. I own a hunting cabin in the East Fork and host a number of local elk hunters. We have a tally of our elk hunting success written on paper plates that hang from a nail inside the front door. Our records go back to the mid 50"s and there is almost always an entry every year. Until last year. (Missoulian, MT)
What awaits Roger Goodell as he mounts 14,411-foot Mt. Rainier Jul 3, 2009
It hit me as we walked over a tricky snow bridge and a crevasse at about 13,500 feet. At least I think that was our elevation. (USA Today -- Sports)
Softball Summer Update--Alicia Hogl Jul 2, 2009
After having a complete ACL replacement and having my meniscus repaired, the hardest part of being injured finally hit me. I was definitely feeling low, but I was determined to get back onto the field and play this season, no question. (Muredhawks.com)
5 years later, Rainier tragedy still haunts Jul 1, 2009
"It's pretty tough to go back to the mundane task of making signs a day after helping a family deal with the worst day of their lives. But that's exactly what Bell did."That's when it started to hit me emotionally," Bell said."When something gets drawn out like this you can't help but make a connection," Bell said. "The rule book gets thrown aside. You can't just go home and put that away. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Where are the kids? (1) Jun 30, 2009
It took a few walk-bys with the dog before it hit me. There's no kids around it. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Fallen soldier had ties to Calaveras Jun 23, 2009
It hasn't hit me yet. It still feels like he's deployed. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
D-S girls tennis wins Division 3 state title Jun 16, 2009
It still hasn t really hit me yet, added Finnegan. I think we worked really well as a team today and I m really happy with how it turned out. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
The Long Journey Comes to a Happy End Jun 5, 2009
BYU provides world-class opportunities for me," said Heaps, who plans on majoring in communications. Its just an amazing combination of everything I want and its the best fit for me all around. Heaps has always had BYU on top or near the top of his list at various times throughout the recruiting process, but recently he received confirmation after studying and even praying about which school was right for him. It just hit me one day after thoroughly investigating every school with... (TotalBlueSports.com)
UPDATE: Lake Isabella Boy Struck By Lightning, Survives Jun 5, 2009
Simmons said, "I was going back home, and then the lightning just hit me right here. I was in the middle of the road right here, and it threw me from the bike and in the dirt somewhere. Once his body hit the ground, Simmons said he thought he was going to die."I thought I was going to die because I looked down at my arm and I thought I got struck there. I just started screaming after I saw the blood. (KERO 23, CA)
STEVENS: Katie Coronado Making Lobo History With Javelin Jun 5, 2009
"When I would throw, the tail of the javelin would hit me on the side of my head. "I remember one day in practice it hit me so hard that it made this loud noise and everyone around the track stopped and looked over and saw me go down. I hadn't made a sound, but they heard the javelin bouncing off my head. (Golobos.com)
Riding in silence May 18, 2009
HARBOR SPRINGS Christopher Benson feels lucky to be alive (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Alaska unit tries to help Afghans help themselves May 17, 2009
" While the Taliban and al-Qaida have what's arguably their strongest and strictest militant sanctuary on the Pakistani side of the ill-defined Waziristan border, their rule is less secure on the Afghan side. The Taliban fire aging, inaccurate Russian rockets several times a week into FOB Boris, a fortress behind 10-foot-high, sand-filled walls with a pair of 145 mm mortars at the center. American troops dutifully scramble to return fire before ducking into bomb shelters. Most clashes occur... (Anchorage Daily News)
Readers write May 15, 2009
I never saw the car that hit me, and thank goodness no one was injured. But if I can drive for over three decades and not have an accident, and then have this happen, I think our traffic problems are out of control. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Honorable decision May 14, 2009
my2cents wrote on May 13, 2009 2:04 PM:" Longinus - Your first sentence reminds me of my childhood - "She hit me first. " (which still, by the way, didn't make it right to hit her back.) ". (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Scientist, Hubble get 2nd chance May 9, 2009
"Well, as a certified 'Hubble hugger,' that hit me like a 2-by-4 in the head. I just couldn't believe that we would prematurely make that decision," Grunsfeld said. On the other hand, he was working in a senior leadership post. (Florida Today)
Gunn High student killed by train; school mourns May 6, 2009
" Out of compassion for the family and friends I feel we should think carefully before posting any more comments on this tragedy. Posted by Gunn Student, a member of the Gunn High School community, 8 hours agoI heard about his in class today, apparently he was a student at my school, though I didn't know him or any of his friends. It's really unfortunate that he has passed away, there were quite a few students who were confused at the school. I actually cross the tracks on my way to school and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Single dads don't have to be moms May 5, 2009
It hit me like a freight train when my daughter said, "Papa, will you do my hair like Mama does?". Uh oh. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
STEVENS: Rubalcava Puts a Perfect Ending on Senior Day May 3, 2009
This is my last game here after four years and it just kind of hit me. I don't know what to say. (Golobos.com)
Valley music scene May 1, 2009
Hit me up at the address below. J. M. Berry is host of Sonoma online radio's "Sonoma Valley Music Scene," heard at. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Nurses, parents decry Sierra Vista school district job cuts Apr 28, 2009
Amazed2 wrote on Apr 23, 2009 8:42 AM:" As I was thinking about this town and it's attitude about education a thought hit me. So many people complain because the kids aren't valuing and taking full advantage of the education opportunities laid at their feet. Well look at their examples. A number of adults in these blogs are basically saying a quality education is not necessary, so how can you fault the kids for feeling the same way. If the upper generations aren't fighting for how important it... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Dozens dead in Russian insurgency Apr 18, 2009
G20 officer 'hit me across face. Tentative deal in Hollywood row. (BBC News -- Europe)
• Magic Valley Speedway opens up new season Apr 13, 2009
"Then after he hit me and I seen Norm beside me I kind of figured who it was. I could say a lot of things but it's just racing, I guess. He said he didn't do it on purpose. My brother's a good person, he's my boss. He's a good brother.". As for Hatke, a win's a win. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
MARSHFIELD FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: The day the newspapers died Apr 9, 2009
Wed Apr 08, 2009, 04:30 PM EDT. In a place not far from here and a time I really hope doesn t happen, the alarm went off at 6 a.m., just like it always does. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Job security? I'll just work the red carpet Mar 25, 2009
And then it hit me, as I was reading our coverage of The Royal Hawaiian's grand re-opening soiree a couple weeks ago. Red Carpet Starlette. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Main Street restaurant featured in valley-wide event Mar 21, 2009
RiverRider wrote on Mar 21, 2009 4:40 AM:" I'm glad that others had a satisfactory dining experience at Bell's, cause I sure didn't !A couple years back as a new arrival to the area I decided to give Bell's a try,and what I experienced was some of thee worst service I have ever encountered in all my travels and years of dining out. The woman there (who I later found out was the Proprietor) seemed to radiate hostility from the minute I walked in the door.Did I remind her of an old adversary ? I... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Scouting Report: UNLV at Kentucky Mar 18, 2009
Before the Rebels could say 'hit me' they were slipping and sliding to a 5-6 finish that gave them little chance of receiving an at-large berth. Like Kentucky, the Rebels were plagued by a myriad of problems, often springing a new leak every time a previous one was plugged. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
After 146 years, the Seattle P-I will stop printing after Tuesday Mar 17, 2009
But it just hit me how much talent, experience and institutional knowledge slipped away here today. Hearst had explored switching the P-I to an online-only publication with a fraction of the staff. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
STEVENS: Lobos Battle Wyoming Cowgirls for No. 4 seed in MWC tourney Mar 7, 2009
"It's kind of unreal. It hasn't hit me yet.". Said Adamson: "Our fans are phenomenal. It's unreal. Nothing compares to it. I would have never expected in a million years that it would be like this. It's so awesome. I couldn't even explain it to someone. You have to play here (to understand). I'm so thankful for the fans.". (Golobos.com)
Taking aim at Games Mar 5, 2009
"One of them was one of the nicest jumps I have ever done in my life . . . This is huge. I don't think it's hit me yet.". St. Onge's win marks the first aerials gold for an American jumper since Eric Bergoust won the Worlds 10 years ago. (Boston Globe)
TravelBlog #1: Stepping off -- around the world Mar 3, 2009
This is the point that it hit me that I was truly stepping off on my journey. Shenzhen is a the ugly twin of Hong Kong. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Colin Powell: 'The world still looks to America' Mar 3, 2009
" On election night, Powell was in a Hong Kong hotel preparing to address Chinese officials. "When Charlie Gibson said 'Barack Obama is the next president of the United States' -- even though I'd worked for it -- it still hit me like an electric shock. "I had to sit down and start crying," said Powell, who is the son of Jamaican immigrants. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
DeKalb swimmers set for state Feb 27, 2009
The reality still hasn;t hit me though that this is my last practice at DeKalb. I will still swim club with a lot of my teammates, but I am just so focused right now on putting forth a great effort for my school one last time. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Phillips strays from family's footsteps Feb 19, 2009
"She was a great coach, a very lovable mother type of a person. When she left, it really hit me and the team. That made me switch schools, too.". Said her father: "It was rough for Porsha. We wanted her to come home. ...We begged her to come back home to us. We told her 'We want to see you more.' ". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Facing the impossible task of saving God's garden Feb 12, 2009
"I didn't know what hit me because I didn't hear it you cannot believe how loud this forefront of wind is. It's just like a 727 landing in your living room. It's dark and then it all started to go light because it's just burning orange. It's just bright orange lights everywhere.". Page. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Math backs limited profiling in airport screening Feb 8, 2009
One day last summer while passing through an airport, "it hit me," Press said. The method could be used to improve the search for terrorists. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Bicylist hit by car in downtown Palo Alto Feb 7, 2009
(and this: "Although, what drivers consider 'courtesy' on the road these days is subject to interpretation. made me laugh...thank you) YouShouldKnow: I don't really care who anyone is, but you must admit there is a lot of snark in some of these posts (not just/necessarily this article) it makes me wonder if a lot of you have some "history" with each other. Too, I admitted I was generalizing! (and will further admit my post may have been snarky itself!) (and FTR, these were not my first comments... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
