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2012 NFL Team Preview: Chicago Bears

Before I go into the Chicago Bears 2012 team preview, let's breakdown the two biggest stars' girlfriends. Jay Cutler is still with Kristin Cavallari and now Brian Urlacher is dating Jenny McCarthy. Should I be worried that these guys will be a bit distracted this season? Jim Carray didn't exactly put out his best work while dating McCarthy. Urlacher may put out a "Fun With Dick and Jane"-type of performance. Yikes!

I may need to dig deeper into both of these relationships later, but I have a lot of team previews to knock out before the NFL season begins.

Now that I got that off my chest, we can get into the Bears preview.

Chicago was one of the best teams in the NFC before Cutler and Forte went down with injuries. They missed the playoffs and realized Mike Martz wasn't working as their offensive coordinator, so he's gone.

How will Brandon Marshall perform when he is reunited with Cutler? Will Michael Bush be the complement to Forte they were missing last season?

Here's our 2012 team preview for the Chicago Bears.

2011 Win/Loss Record: 8-8

Key Additions: WR Brandon Marshall, RB Michael Bush, QB Jason Campbell, CB Kelvin Hayden, LB Blake Costanzo, LB Geno Hayes, DT DeMario Pressley, OG Chilo Rachal, WR Devin Thomas, WR Eric Weems, CB Jonathan Wilhite, RB Lorenzo Booker, TE Evan Rodriguez, LB Shea McClellin, WR Alshon Jeffery and S Brandon Hardin.

Key Losses: S Brandon Meriweather, WR Roy Williams, DT Amobi Okoye, OT Frank Omiyale, QB Caleb Hanie, CB Zack Bowman, DT Anthony Adams, CB Corey Graham and RB Marion Barber.

Non-Divison Schedule: AFC South and NFC West

Fantasy Sleeper: TE Evan Rodriguez - Mike Tice is the new offensive coordinator in Chicago and he will not ignore the tight end position like Martz. Kellen Davis will be the starter, but expect plenty two-TE sets. Cutler checked down to tight ends in Denver and Chicago's tight ends will be more productive in 2012. Alshon Jeffery will be an interesting sleeper as well. Johnny Knox may start out the season on the PUP list and Cutler will need a big target other than Marshall and his tight ends.

Team Analysis: The NFC North will be the toughest division in the NFL. Detroit and Green Bay will be fighting Chicago for the division crown. The division will all see an easier non-divisional schedule by facing the AFC South and NFC West in 2012. Cutler will be more horizontal this year with quicker plays that won't take long to develop. He will be thanking God that Martz is no longer calling plays and Marshall is back receiving his passes. Forte and new addition Michael Bush both have great hands. Chicago will have a very good rushing attack. Lance Briggs and Urlacher are another year older and they are still producing like Pro Bowlers. Their defense looked old at times last season, but they added a few younger pieces to help this squad regain their past dominance. You will see Chicago in the playoffs this season, but they may not get in as a divisional winner. The NFC North will be a fun division to watch play out this season.

2012 Wins Over/Under Line: 9 (Prediction: OVER)

2012 Projected Win/Loss Record: 12-4

Sweetbob's Hipster Music - August 2012

I keep an ear out for new music. I got used to discovering new bands when I was a music journalist. Even though this is mostly a sports blog, I still add quite a bit of music and pop culture content.

I received a lot of great feedback from my my hipster music post in July. A lot of emails came in from readers who recommended new tracks to me, which I love. I hope that continues for months to come.

I have been called a hipster on more than one occasion. I like indie music more than any other genre of music. Don't get me wrong, I can rock out to Bon Jovi or Carley Rae Jepsen (depending on the amount of alcohol in my system).

I've decided to write a monthly post dedicated to introducing ten great, new indie songs I'm currently listening to. Your ears will thank you for clicking on this post.

Cub Scouts - "Do You Hear?"

Catcall - "The World Is Ours"

The Lighthouse and the Whaler - "Venice"

Jukebox the Ghost - "Somebody"

All We Are - "Cardhouse"

The Crookes - "Afterglow"

PK - "Berelain"

The Griswolds - "Mississippi"

Husky - "Tidal Wave"

Slow Magic - "On Yr Side"

Music recommendations are always welcome. Follow me on Twitter by clicking the box below...maybe we can share Spotify playlists.

MLB Teams in July: The Hot, the Cold, and the Inconsistent

This past month in Major League Baseball, several teams distinguished themselves by playing either really well or really poorly. I'm sure there have been similar months in MLB history, but I can't remember any off the top of my head.

Four teams that were hot in July were the:

Oakland A's (19-5 for the month, including a 16-of-18 winning stretch that harked back 10 years to the "Moneyball" A's);
Cincinnati Reds (19-7, including a 10-game winning streak over which longtime Reds announcer Marty Brennaman has promised to shave his head);
Detroit Tigers (16-10, which included a 13-of-15 winning stretch, although the team lost 6 of its final 8 games of the month); and
Pittsburgh Pirates (17-9). Pittsburgh's July play is noteworthy in that it has helped lift the Pirates to a current 60-44 record, as they seek to end a streak of 19 consecutive losing (i.e., sub-.500) seasons. The Pirates must win at least 22 of their final 58 games to ensure a winning record.

The following chart shows how these four teams fared on each of July's 31 days (there were actually only 27 days of play, due to the All-Star Break; days without games are indicated with a slash). You may click on the graphics to enlarge them.

Three teams, for lack of a better term, stunk it up in July:

The Houston Astros (3-24), who are in the midst of a "fire sale" to rebuild for the future;
New York Mets (7-18), whose 4-14 post-All Star Game stretch sunk a once-promising season; and
Colorado Rockies (7-17, including 4-12 after the break).

Finally, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, who are battling for first place in the National League West, each exhibited streakiness in July. Whenever one of these teams won a few games in a row, it would follow-up by losing a few straight.

2012 NFL Team Preview: Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton added the firepower needed to put a spark back in Carolina Panthers' fans. They spent the last few years without an identity and tore through three bad quarterbacks the year before his arrival. Expectations are now at an all-time high for the franchise, but can they deliver?

Fans need to take a step back from Newton's hype and remember they were the worst team in the NFL as recently as 2010. If they can slowly improve their team each year, they are building a foundation to be a yearly contender...but they are not there yet.

Carolina was 6-10 in 2011 and Newton won the 'Rookie of the Year' award. He broke a handful of rookie records and teams will now be building defensive plans to stifle him. Can he still produce with the entire team's defensive game plan focused on only shutting him down?

Here's our 2012 NFL team preview for the Carolina Panthers.

2011 Win/Loss Record: 6-10

Key Additions: RB Mike Tolbert, LB Luke Kuechly, WR Joe Adams, S Haruki Nakamura, S Reggie Smith, OG Mike Pollack, OG Amini Silatolu, DE Frank Alexander and LB Kenny Onatolu.

Key Losses: LB Dan Connor, WR Legedu Naanee, OG Mackenzy Bernadeau, DT DeMario Pressley and OG Geoff Schwartz.

Non-Divison Schedule: AFC West and NFC East

Fantasy Sleeper: WR David Gettis - Gettis is a very interesting sleeper this year. He suffered an ACL tear last season and never had the opportunity to experience the regular season with Cam Newton. He had 500+ yards in 2010 with a hodgepodge of quarterbacks throwing to him (Matt Moore, Jimmy Clausen and Tony Pike). Steve Smith had a Pro Bowl year in 2011 and Brandon LaFell had a promising season with 613 receiving yards. Gettis should win the #3 WR spot over Armanti Edwards and Joe Adams. Adams is someone to keep your eye on as a very deep sleeper. He is an impressive talent and could impress Carolina's coaching staff in training camp.

Team Analysis: I am in the minority with my opinion of Carolina in 2012. I foresee teams going all-in on stopping Newton and causing a sophomore slump. If teams can keep him in the pocket and double-team Steve Smith, he'll have a tough season. He will have to rely on Greg Olsen and Lafell heavily. Another reason for a regression in Newton's numbers is the acquisition of Mike Goodson. He was a touchdown vulture in San Diego and Rob Chudzinski, Carolina's offensive coordinator, was his coach there. Newton will not get the goal line carries he received in 2011. Carolina did add a nice young defensive piece by drafting Kuechly, but they need to fill a few more gaps on defense to stop New Orleans and Atlanta. Charles Johnson had a great season last year, but he needs more helping rushing the passer. I don't see Carolina doing much this year, but keep an eye on them in 2013 and beyond. They need more playmakers on defense and another receiver to become a dependable option before they are playoff contender.

2012 Wins Over/Under Line: 7.5 (Prediction: UNDER)

2012 Projected Win/Loss Record: 6-10

Top 9 Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses

For now let's get it on to this top 9 most beautiful and sexiest women yoga coaches and poses from anywhere around the globe. It's going to be sexy and beautiful by the time we finished posting this latest entry of our top girls collections. That is for sure, because not only this top 10 most beautiful and sexiest women yoga coaches and poses is the latest women-related post it is also and addition to the already heart pounding posts collection including sexiest women swimmers alive 2012, sexiest women singers alive 2012, sexiest korean women alive 2011, sexiest women footballer alive, sexiest women reporter alive of 2011, sexiest african women alive 2011, top 10 of the sexiest women in miss universe alive ever, and sexiest women athletes alive.

Brittany Trubridge (Yoga Coach)

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - Brittany Trubridge

Our first on the list is Brittany Trubridge, who is probably called the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga coach because of her lifestyle and also husband influence. Classically trained in Hatha Yoga, Brittany also has a great depth of experience in Pranayama and Vedanta. Brittany currently teaches workshops worldwide and is available via Skype for private lessons.

Mu Qi Miya (Yoga Coach)

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - Mu Qi Miya

Mu Qi Mi is China’s most famous yoga instructor and model. From her perfectly executed “forward bend pose” picture above, you can see why she is one of the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga coach in China or probably in the world, and why she is so popular on Chinese television.

Briohny Smyth (Yoga Coach)

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - Briohny Smyth

Briohny Smyth is definitely one of the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga instructor in the world, she was introduced to Yoga in Thailand in 1999. Very much a part of the entertainment industry from a young age where she struggled with Bulimia for 10 years, she found yoga as a way to make time for herself and feel serenity in her life. Upon exploring various kinds of Hatha yoga, Bri discovered inversions and arm balances, adding both physical and mental strength to her life.

Carmen Electra (Yoga Instructor)

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - Carmen Electra

Well what do you know, Carmen Electra does yoga. Who would have thought? Well, actually, I guess probably everyone would have thought, since she is so sexy and fit. Anyway, here we have Carmen Electra, who is probably the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga instructor in hollywood if not in the world, take a look she is doing some rather advanced hanuman postures and looking ridiculously hot.

Christy Turlington (Yoga Coach)

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - Christy Turlington

Christy Turlington was introduced to yoga when she was about 18 years old, and she was attracted to the meditative aspect of the practice. While she says she wasn't as healthy as she could have been at the time due to smoking and constant travel she did yoga whenever she could and meditated to maintain a sense of calm. More recently, Christy says she used techniques honed through years of yoga practice to ease her pain during natural childbirth. "In terms of pain management, my breathing was the best thing I could do to manage pain on that level," says the hugely said to be one of the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga instructor here.

One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose

This is a very advanced yoga pose. If you are going to attempt it, it is essential that you wear extremely tight shorts and a sexy halter top. That would make you be one of the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga, yes really only because of this deadly pose.

Advanced Noname Yoga Pose

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - Advanced Noname Yoga Pose

What a pose? No one could really share the real name of this pose, why? Maybe it’s not even a proper yoga position at all. But who cares? Whatever it is, it’s pretty awesome, and clearly one of the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga pose.

Adho Mukha Svanasana

(Downward-Facing Dog Pose)

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - Downward-Facing Dog Pose

This is another one of the easiest yoga poses out there. But I don’t really think it’s well-known because it’s so easy, or because it’s got an awesome name. The real reason probably because it could make you become one of the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga in an instant.

Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

Most Beautiful And Sexiest Women Yoga Coaches And Poses - Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

This is called the camel pose. Doesn’t look like a camel to us really, but whatever. In any case, if we had to guess, we would say this pose was probably designed with women like this in mind, which is why it could make you become the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga, at least for once.

It is clearly not a hard thing to find the most beautiful and sexiest women yoga coaches on the internet, but the hardest or most difficult part would be to compile and pick the best ones to make a list of top 9 most beautiful and sexiest women yoga coaches and poses, and here we have just that for your viewing pleasure, please.. ^_^

2012 NFL Team Preview: Buffalo Bills

At one point in 2011, the Bills were 5-2 and looked like a surprise playoff team. They finished the season by dropping eight of their last nine games. A 6-10 record was beside their name at the end of the year. What happened?

During the last nine games of the season, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had a TD/INT ratio of 10/16. They couldn't keep the ball and their defense gave up 32 points per game. The loss of Fred Jackson due to injury made their offense look even worse.

Is Jackson and C.J. Spiller ready to be a top-tier rushing attack? Can Fitzpatrick rebound from a poor second-half?

Here's our 2012 NFL team preview for the Buffalo Bills.

2011 Win/Loss Record: 6-10

Key Additions: DE Mario Williams, DE Mark Anderson, QB Vince Young, WR Stephon Gilmore, OT Cordy Glenn and WR T.J. Graham.

Key Losses: WR Roscoe Parrish, CB Drayton Florence, OT Demetress Bell, CB Reggie Corner and K Brandon Coutu.

Non-Divison Schedule: AFC South and NFC West

Fantasy Sleeper: WR Naaman Roosevelt - Buffalo's wide receiver corps is an improved group. Stevie Johnson and David Nelson are the leaders, but after them it is unknown who the #3 or #4 receivers will be when the season begins. Naaman Roosevelt, Brad Smith, Stephon Gilmore and Ruvell Martin will battle for those two spots. Roosevelt is a local fan favorite since he was born in Buffalo and went to college there. Fitzpatrick has the green light to air it out and he will spread the ball around.

Team Analysis: Fitzpatrick has an entire off-season to work with his receiving corps (something he didn't have last season), it will make a difference. He had some new faces last year and when the defenses started to catch up to their passing attack, they didn't have any answers. Jackson and Spiller will be a dynamic rushing attack this year. Both running backs have excellent hands, so Fitzpatrick will have two safety nets during his check-downs. Buffalo's Mario Williams signing was the biggest surprise this off-season. They struggled getting to the quarterback last year and with Williams and Mark Anderson coming in, that facet will improve drastically. They lost Parrish on special teams, but rookie Gilmore could be a punt/kickoff return star. The Bills learned a lot last season from the ups and downs. They will flip their 6-10 record and be a playoff contender in 2012.

2012 Wins Over/Under Line: 7.5 (Prediction: OVER)

2012 Projected Win/Loss Record: 10-6

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