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Saints Authentic Jerseys China . - Denver coach John Fox remained hospitalized Sunday as he awaits aortic valve
replacement surgery in North Carolina. Fox spoke with Broncos executive
vice-president John Elway by phone Sunday to discuss logistics during his
absence, including who will serve as interim head coach. All signs point to
defensive co-ordinator Jack Del Rio being that man, although team spokesman
Patrick Smyth said that as of Sunday afternoon no decision had been made. Del
Rio served as Jacksonvilles coach for nine seasons before joining Foxs staff
last year. Fox also spoke with his captains, including Peyton Manning and
Wesley Woodyard. The players and coaches return from their bye week Monday with
team meetings scheduled for 8 a.m., although special teams players meets earlier
in the morning. Their next game is Nov. 10 at San Diego. The 58-year-old Fox
will have surgery in a few days and will miss several weeks while recuperating.
Fox had been told earlier about his heart condition and was hoping to put off
the operation until February. As part of his trip to North Carolina over the
Broncos bye week, he met with his cardiologist in Raleigh and was told to seek
medical attention immediately if he felt any discomfort. On Saturday, Fox became
dizzy playing golf near his off-season home in Charlotte and was taken to a
hospital, where tests revealed he couldnt wait any longer to have the surgery.
At 7-1, the Broncos trail the Kansas City Chiefs (9-0) in their division, but
theyre widely considered Super Bowl favourites in the AFC with a high-octane
offence led by Manning and a star-studded defence that recently was bolstered by
the return of All-Pro linebacker Von Miller from a suspension. Fox is in his
third season as Broncos coach after a nine-year stint with the Carolina
Panthers. Hes 107-88 overall, including 6-5 in the playoffs. In Denver, hes
29-14, including 20-5 since quarterback Mannings arrival.
Cheap Archie Manning Jersey . He was still a kid, going into his senior year of high school. Thursday, the point guard stood in front of a couple dozen
members of the media and spoke with poise about how much hed grown since then,
and how hes ready for the next level.
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championships.Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule
enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at
[email protected]. Hey Kerry, Just want to say I love the article. Its great to
have your perspective! With the use today of instant replay, sometimes as fans
we have the luxury of reviewing plays that the on ice official doesnt have. Im
referring to missed penalty infractions, off sides and embellishments. I was
wondering if referees/linesman ever go to the dressing room between periods and
look at any of these replays. And if so, doesnt it make them want to make a
"make up call?" Your input would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks,Jeff
ReynoldsOttawa, Ontario Hey Jeff: I can assure you that NHL referees and
linesmen check the television monitor in the officials dressing room between
periods if there has been a call (made or potentially missed) that might require
a second look to provide some measure of affirmation. You might find this hard
to believe, Jeff, but every official strives to work that illusive "perfect
game." They are extremely hard-working and dedicated men but as we know all too
well, they are human and mistakes are made. None of this has changed through the
four decades that I worked as an official for the NHL. What has changed is that
before video replay and modern technology provided replays on the score clock
and throughout the arena, the officials had to trust their first gut reaction
and hope that the right call was made. Players and coaches always let you know
instantly what they thought of your decision. Head games were sometimes played
with the ref when false information was purposely provided from the players
bench where an assistant coach was in communication with a "spotter" in the
press box. The spotter sat near a television monitor and had access to the
broadcast replay or an in-house video feed. Some teams began placing a small
monitor at their bench and coaches would quickly point to it telling the
official the call he made was dead wrong! The next comment to the ref was, "You
owe us one!" When the period ended, the officials would inevitably rush to the
monitor in their dressing room and hope that the play was shown on the
intermission broadcast feed. After several times of witnessing clear evidence
that the correct call had in fact been made, I began to take a very proactive
approach with players or coaches that wanted to quickly provide false
misinformation. In an attempt to hold them accountable to their word I would
look the individual in the eye and tell him how much I respected his honesty and
trusted what he said to be true.
Cheap Saints Jerseys China. If, however, after personally watching the replay between periods I found that the player or coach was not telling me the
truth, their credibility with me would be seriously damaged! I asked again if
they were sure the call was wrong. Guilty parties often said they would check
the replay during intermission and get back to me. I knew I had them at that
point! Others were too far committed and stuck to their guns. On at least one
occasion a player tried to sell me a bill of goods and wouldnt back down. The
intermission replay demonstrated he had flat out lied to me and I told him as
much. The players response, "You cant blame me for trying, can you?" That player
learned that trust is earned and not freely gifted! The modern game is very
fast and often played with an incredible intensity by phenomenally skilled
athletes. If, as a spectator, you had the good fortune to sit at ice level you
will understand what Im talking about. The game takes on a very different
perspective the farther away you are removed from the action. Things happen very
quickly on the ice and in a blink of an eye something can easily be missed.
"Instant replay" isnt now just a luxury enjoyed by home viewers watching the
broadcast, but plays and calls are seen on the Jumbotron that hangs over the
officials head at centre ice. This instant feedback intensifies the desire and
pressure for the officials to be "perfect." While it isnt part of standard
operating procedure, the honest fact is that on rare occasions the score clock
has allowed a member of the officiating crew to sneak a peek at a replay when a
group conference is being conducted in the interest of getting the call right.
So Jeff, with all the pressure on the officials to make the correct call, it
only stands to reason that they would want to verify their call through a second
look during the intermission break. A headset call can also be made to the video
review official in the arena during a commercial stoppage to provide feedback on
a play if the information the referee desires is really pressing. Regardless of
the validity of a call, once its made there is no changing it. The feedback
can bring about some peace of mind or closure and can even eliminate the
potential for head games. If the official learns he was wrong the best course of
action is to admit the error, apologize and move on as quickly as possible in
his ongoing attempt to be "perfect."
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