There are various manufacturers of Helmets on the market now, which previously weren’t available. The different helmet mfr’s have different designs. It’s up to the personal preference of the player. If I were the athletic director of a college program I wouldn’t allow some of the more stylized versions like the Schutt ION 4D or ION-T-EGOP-II, which look too bizarre, but then I’m from the old school. The worst helmet is the one that has a little kick out in the back. (Riddell Revo)They look strange on teams with traditional uniforms like Alabama, Notre Dame, and Penn State.

Some of these new designs claim better concussion protection.

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2010 College Football Predictions – Penn State

The Penn State Nittany Lions were not able to win back-to-back Big Ten titles.  They finished just off the pace at 6-2 in conference play, but it was still a great season.  Penn State ended its 2009 campaign at 11-2 after edging out LSU in the Capital One Bowl.  Penn State’s defense was the best in the Big Ten in terms of points allowed in 2009.  The 2010 Nittany Lions will have to depend even more on the defensive side of the football following the loss of quarterback Daryll Clark.  Clark’s absence will make it tough for the Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten and to challenge for a national title, which is what head coach Joe Paterno strives for each year.  The schedule makes these goals even more difficult.  Penn State has to play Alabama, Iowa and Ohio State on the road.

Offense: It will be tough to replace Clark, who now holds Penn State records for career touchdown passes (43), career touchdowns (65), touchdown passes in a season (24), touchdowns in a season (31) and passing yards in a season (3,003).  Kevin Newsome will likely be the guy that tries to fill Clark’s big shoes.  It’s clear that Newsome is not the passer that Clark was, but he is a talented runner.  Coach Paterno has proven to be good at adjusting his offenses to suit the players he has.  With this in mind, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Penn State revert back to a more run oriented scheme like they ran in 2005 when they won the league.  The loss of Clark hurts, but at least running back Evan Royster is still around.  Royster followed his strong 2008 campaign by rushing for 1,169 yards and six touchdowns in 2009.  A more run-heavy offense could take away some of Penn State’s big play ability.  This means that wide receiver Derek Moye could see his numbers decline.  Moye caught 48 passes for 785 yards and six scores last season.  Paterno has also expressed concerns with the offensive line following the team’s spring tune up.

Defense: The offense may take a step back, but a defense which led the Big Ten in points allowed and finished second in yards allowed will keep the Nittany Lions among the conference elite.  Penn State allowed only 12.2 points per game and gave up only 274.5 yards per game last season.  The defense was exceptional at stopping the run, only giving up 89.9 rushing yards per game last year.  With big nose tackle Ollie Ogbu back, the Nittany Lions should continue to stuff the run in 2010.  At defensive end, Penn State’s top returning sack man, Jack Crawford, appears poised for a breakout season.  He came up with 5.5 sacks last year.  The secondary is solid with three of four starters back.

Prediction: 4th Big Ten – I don’t think a Big Ten title is in the cards for Penn State this season.  The defense will remain top notch, but the offense won’t be nearly as explosive without Clark.  Still, 2010 figures to be another year in which the Nittany Lions can challenge for double-digit wins. College football lines makers have listed Penn State at +5000 to win the BCS title.  See how I have the rest of the conference stacking up in my 2010 Big Ten football predictions.

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15 Creative Gift Basket Ideas For Men

Creating your own baskets to give as gifts is really easy and fun. You can save money by making them yourself instead of buying them from a trendy store. You could also start a home based gift basket business. You only need a few simple supplies to get started.

Supplies:

Basket (base container)
Filler (shreds)
Clear Cellophane Bag or Basket Wrap
Ribbon (to tie off the bag)
Ribbon (to make a bow)
Gift Tag
Product Fillers
Scissors

You don’t have to fill your basket with all of the following product suggestions. The suggestions are just to help you with your creative process.

Try to be creative with your bases. Instead of using baskets, you can use: Chip ‘N Dip bowls, ice buckets, cleaning buckets, plastic bins, popcorn bowls or for the sportsman themes, try using small tackle boxes and tool boxes.

Now let’s get you started with some theme ideas for your gift baskets.

1. Movie Night – 2 movie tickets, 3 bags of microwave popcorn, bonus-sized candy packages, DVD movies

2. Grilling – oven mitts, BBQ apron, seasoning mixes, bottles of marinades, BBQ sauce, small grilling accessories, grilling cookbook

3. Handyman – hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, nails, screws, bolts, washers, measuring tape, honey-to-do list pad

4. Fisherman – fishing hooks, sinkers, flies, bobbers, fishing line, small tackle box, fishing books

5. Grooming – razors, shaving cream, aftershave lotion, cologne, shower gel, soaps, nail grooming accessories, male hair care products

6. Games – poker playing cards, poker chips, dice, score pads, pencils, snacks, handheld electronic games

7. Snacks – potato chips, pretzels, cheese curls, snack mix, popcorn, candy, peanuts

8. Coffee Lover – coffee mug, coffee commuter cup, 2 bags of coffee, coffee shop gift card

9. Meat and Cheese – 3 different sausages, cheeses and crackers

10. Football Fan – Nerf Football, chips, pretzels, jar of salsa, jar of cheese sauce, nacho chips, peanuts and a few small items featuring their favorite team.

11. Best Dressed Man – tie, tie tack, cuff links, cologne, watch, wallet, key fob, belt

12. Mexican Night – taco chips, mild salsa, hot salsa, chipotle cheese sauce, jar of hot peppers, can of refried beans, gift card to local Mexican restaurant, bandana

13. Car Care – sponges, drying cloths, cleaning products, steering wheel cover, gift card to local car wash, gift card to local car parts store

14. Traveling Man – toiletries travel bag and travel-sized: shampoo, conditioner, shave cream, razors, after shave, deodorant, shower gel, soaps

15. Dog Lover – dog book, bones, treats, leash, collar, clean-up waste bags, shampoo, dog toys and a disposable camera.

I hope these 15 theme ideas have sparked the creative process in you.

About the Author

Shelly Hill has been working from home since 1989 in Direct Sales. Shelly enjoys making gift baskets for friends and family. You can visit Shelly online at: http://www.classybusinesswomen.com or at http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com

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