The Eagles scored the last 21 points of this game (all in the fourth quarter), as they pulled away from a Redskins’ team that gave them a fight for three quarters last Sunday.  Michael Vick completed 24 of 39 passes for 335 yards with 3 TD passes and 1 INT.  He only carried the ball 1 time for 3 yards.  Dion Lewis led the way on the ground for the Eagles in this game with 58 yards rushing on 12 carries (4.8 ypc) with 1 TD run.  Ronnie Brown pitched in with 14 yards rushing on 6 carries (2.3 ypc).  WR Jeremy Maclin (8 rec, 105 yards), TE Brent Celek (6 rec, 86 yards, TD) and WR Desean Jackson (4 rec, 86 yards, TD) led the way in the passing game for the Eagles.  WR Chad Hall only caught 1 pass in this game, but, it went for a 7-yard TD.  The Eagles finished up with 75 yards rushing on 19 carries (3.9 ypc) and they also completed 24 of 39 passes (61.5%) for 315 yards as they had possession of the ball for 29:19.

The defense was in bend but don’t break mode in this game, and it was effective.  LB Keenan Clayton led the way for the Eagles on D with 9 tackles and 1 pass defensed.  LB Casey Matthews (5 tackles) and safety Nate Allen (5 tackles, 2 passes defensed and 1 interception) also pitched in for the Eagles in this game.  The Redskins finished up with 130 yards rushing on 25 carries (5.2 ypc) and they also completed 22 of 45 passes (48.9%) for 247 yards in this game.  The Eagles finish the 2011 season with a very disappointing 8-8 record.

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Legendary Green Bay Packers announcer Jim Irwin died on Sunday. Here’s to you Jim.

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The people at NFL.com think Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers arrived at the Pro Bowl with actor Zach Galifianakis. The people at NFL.com are morons.

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The Patriots nipped the Ravens yesterday due to a Billy Cundiff missed field goal (32 yards) with 11 seconds left in the game.  Tom Brady certainly didn’t play too well in this game for the Patriots.  Brady completed 22 of 36 passes for 239 yards with 0 TD passes and 2 INTs.  He also carried the ball 6 times for 2 yards (0.3 ypc) with 1 TD run yesterday.  BenJarvus Green-Ellis led the way on the ground for the Patriots yesterday with 15 carries for 68 yards (4.5 ypc) with 1 TD run.  TE Rob Gronkowski (5 rec, 87 yards), Aaron Hernandez (7 rec, 66 yards) and Wes Welker (6 rec, 53 yards) led the way in the passing game for the Patriots.  The Patriots finished up with 96 yards rushing on 31 carries (3.1 ypc) and they also completed 22 of 36 passes (61.1%) for 234 yards as they had possession of the ball for 26:27.

The defense gave up a lot of yards yesterday, but they still played good enough to win.  LB Brandon Spikes (9 tackles, 1 pass defensed and 1 interception), safety James Ihedigbo (8 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 sack and 1 QB hit) and LB Jared Mayo (8 tackles, 1 pass defensed and 1 QB hit) led the way for the Patriots on D in this game.  NT Vince Wilfork pitched in with 6 tackles, 1 sack, 3 tackles for a loss and 1 QB hit) yesterday.  The Ravens finished up with 116 yards rushing on 31 carries (3.7 ypc) and they also completed 22 of 36 passes (61.1%) for 282 yards.  The Patriots will have revenge on their minds in the Super Bowl as the Giants ruined their attempt at a perfect season the last time they matched up in the Super Bowl.

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My Breaking Bad watching continues. This is your open thread for the evening.

What’s everyone up to this evening?

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The question regarding what is a half way house is most often asked when someone is in trouble or reads of them in the news. They are designed to help people reenter society when they have been in a situation that has limited their ability to be socially responsible for one reason or another. There are several types that are run by churches, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. In each case, they serve a specific clientele with a specific purpose.

An Adjustment

People who have been away from normal social environments often need help adjusting to daily routines. Leaving a mental institution, prison or intense drug rehabilitation situations often need this assistance. Rather than being forced to endure overwhelming responsibilities, this gives them a chance to learn valuable skills and develop good habits before being on their own.

Government Facilities

There are not many government run homes. In most cases, the government is likely to provide grants and other funding to support other organizations in their efforts. There are a few that may be setup to assist with prisoner rehabilitation. In these cases, the person preparing to get out of jail is giving a chance to live in the community, obtain a job and begin saving for life’s expenses.

Religious Facilities

Many religious groups offer halfway homes. The style is very similar to secular services. However, these often require church attendance or participation in programs that emphasize religious experiences. This is great for people that are in need of life skills as well as spiritual healing.

Non-Religious Facilities

Secular nonprofit organizations make up the largest portion of service providers. Their financing comes from government and private grants. In some situations, insurance may provide the cost for those needing the services. They will have professional counselors that work on personal and life skill issues. Most will have a very specific area of focus for the clientele they serve.

Services Offered

The services offered vary based on the organizations preferences. Many of the groups will offer drug and alcohol rehabilitation sessions. This is because many individuals that are seeking help have these issues in common. The other services may include GED classes, budgeting and even basic shopping training. Others will have skills training in different industries such as plumbing, construction or computer fields.

Finding The Right Facility

Finding the alcohol addiction treatment right place is a simple process. In nearly all cases, the initial screening will determine if you or your loved one is eligible to seek help from each organization. Most can be found in the phone book or with a simple Internet search. Some require payment while others offer scholarships as long as you meet the minimum financial guidelines set by their grant programs. The counselors are all used to helping people determine their needs and eligibility quickly.

It’s good to see Peyton Manning watching out for his family and keeping the Patriots-Colts rivalry alive and well. Peyton has stated that he’s been helping Eli Manning throughout the playoffs as a mentor, film guru, and a big brother. While Eli clearly has the physical and mental capability to thrive in the playoffs, it doesn’t hurt to receive any additional help along the way.

In an interview with the Indy Star’s Bob Kravitz, Manning stated that he enjoyed discussing the 49ers defense with Eli and evaluating their tendencies. Brothers helping one another in film study is nothing new, as the Harbaugh boys teamed up against the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. In another case, the Ryan brothers helped each other against the New England Patriots. In a total “brother from another mother Bromance” sort of way, Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick have been noted for discussing strategies as well. Every does it. It’s good to see Peyton helping out the little brother- because the Patriots can’t win without beating Peyton. It’s just a fact.

In addition, Peyton also stated that he’s helping out Eli and the Giants by asking for Colts player tickets:

“Well, I’ve already gone to work for him, getting all my teammates, trying to get their two-ticket allotments,” Manning said. “That’s what he did for me two years ago and I did that for him four years ago. And I’m helping any way I can, getting him restaurant reservations around town for him and his teammates. [Colts owner] Jim (Irsay) called after the game and offered any kind of help he could give, which was generous.”

That’s true brotherly love. I’m sure that the maximum of 100 tickets will have no effect on the outcome of the game, but any little bit helps and will certainly make the Giants time in Indianapolis all the more enjoyable.

As for Peyton’s knowledge of the Patriots (insert your own disgruntled Josh McDaniels remark here), Eli has played the Patriots much more recently and should be fine on his own. That said, expect Peyton to tell Eli everything he knows in order to help out his brother.

If only someone on the Patriots had a brother on the Colts with half as much sway at Peyton. Sorry Gronk Nation.

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Shank.  Shank-a-riffic.  Shankapotomus.  Any way you say it, it sounds oh so good when you refer to how Billy Cundiff yanked the game tying field goal wide left.  Our friends from Benstonium quickly put together an awesome video about it.  If … [visit site to read more]

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Yesterday was a helluva day for football. While it appeared that all 4 teams (The Patriots, The Giants, The 49ers, and the Ravens) were equally worthy of a chance to raise the Lombardi trophy, there can only be two…

On what he considered a bad day in terms of his performance, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got his wish.

Super Bowl XLVI will give Brady a chance to rectify his only Super Bowl loss, the 2008 edition in which Eli Manning bested Brady with a game-winning fourth-quarter touchdown drive that featured numerous big or clutch plays. It was in that game the New York Giants took the fear factor away from the three-time Super Bowl champs.

The Giants tipped off to the rest of the world that the Patriots can be beaten. The Giants slowed New England’s offensive weapons with man-to-man coverage. They got pressure around the feet of Brady to make him uncomfortable in the pocket. The Giants were able to crack holes in the Patriots’ defense.

What followed was a three-year run in which the Patriots failed to win a playoff game. Though the Pats breezed through a 2011 schedule in which they didn’t beat a team with a winning record until the AFC Championship Game, they will go to Indianapolis knowing how difficult it is to win playoff games and Super Bowls, something they were starting to take for granted.

“It’s hard to win these games,” Brady said. “It’s hard to win games in the NFL because every team is very talented. We did enough here the last 10 weeks to win these games. I’m sure this next game is going to come down to the end and hopefully we have enough plays.”

What’s great about this Super Bowl is both teams might be considered the hottest going to Indianapolis. Despite a 9-7 season, the Giants got healthier during the playoffs and played their most complete football. The Pats enter with a 10-game winning streak and the chance to be favorites in the Super Bowl — again.

This should be a GREAT game, and the fact that it’s a rematch from Superbowl XLII makes it that much more interesting.

But as the Giants proved four years ago, being the favorites doesn’t mean much when the game starts. It’s how you finish that counts.

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