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San Diego Craftsman Brings Wood to Life

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Ryan Steppe at work on his craft. Courtesy Photo
Ryan Steppe at work on his craft. Courtesy Photo

By Edward Henderson – Contributing Writer

A different kind of love goes into creating a wood project with your bare hands. The time, precision and heightened focus of the human mind results in a final product with a completely different energy than something constructed by a machine. Ryan Steppe, 32, can attest to this principle directly. He is the craftsman behind A&R Wood Design which produces customized wood signs in any design imaginable for his clients by hand.

Steppe has built things since he was a child. The Emerald Hills native would often create small projects and drawings for fun with his brother. As he matured, the passion continued in high school through creating functional objects like wooden speaker box installations. Steppe stepped away craftsmanship momentarily while attending the University of San Francisco to pursue his degree in communications. It wasn’t long, however, before his friends took notice of his hidden talent.

“I made a bed for my apartment and wanted something decorative to go above my bed,” said Steppe. “I ended up Steppe1cutting out my signature and as my friends came by and saw it, they all wanted one of their own. I saw an opportunity to make some money and I started making names at that point.”

The idea to expand the business concept came from Steppe’s girlfriend at the time (now wife) Autumn. She was a nanny during her off time from school and thought it would be a good idea for Steppe to start carving custom baby names for children’s rooms. Autumn’s business mind coupled with Steppe’s skill set, A&R Wood Design was born.  After college, the couple moved back to San Diego and ran the business while maintaining other jobs as well.  Things began to pick up for the business through partnerships with interior design companies and Baby Exchange. The Steppe family create the perfect balance with their roles in helping their brainchild grow.

“Once I get started on my end of the process it’s what I love doing,” said Steppe. “It’s a pleasure to be able to work with wood daily and release some stress for sure.”

Looking forward, Steppe would like to see the business grow to inserting product in new stores so his work can be available to more people while maintaining his unique touch and customizations. He also has a strong passion for seeing others within the African American community succeed in entrepreneurship.

“A lot of times growing up in underprivileged communities we find ourselves stuck in a path that’s already been created and we feel like the only way to achieve success is to work for somebody else and help them build their dream,” said Steppe. “I think it’s important for the youth to know that if there’s anything you’re passionate about you can turn it into a way to provide for yourself and your family through hard work and dedication.”

Visit A & R Wood Designs to see some of Steppe’s creations or submit an idea for a custom creation.

Dufner Makes Last Put Count

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Jevone Moore
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Final Round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Final Round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Winner Jason Dufner with Bill Clinton hold the trophy after the Final Round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Winner Jason Dufner with Bill Clinton hold the trophy after the Final Round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

La Quinta, CA – Who’s ready for a playoff? The fans of the CareerBuilder Challenge were treated to three playoffs on Sunday. The new 2016 CareerBuilder Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation champion Jason Dufner (25-under-par 263) made his putt for par on the second playoff hole to be victorious over stiff competitor David Lingmerth (25-under-par 263). Along with the suspense of the other two NFL playoffs games happening elsewhere it was a great day to enjoy some great golf. This was the tournaments 20th time having a playoff after regulation play was left with a tie, while both golfers had their chances to win it on the 18th green.

Dufner held the lead after 36, 54 holes and was able to complete the weekend on top and receive the Bob Hope Memorial trophy from former president Bill Clinton. Most of the crowd stayed around the 18th green to hear his acceptance speech and host his newest trophy in the almost dark scene of greatness.  Dufner was spoke on CBC weekend, “Yeah, the week is always a good week here in the Palm Desert area. The guys love coming here, we usually get great conditions to play. Great weather. Which we had this week. So we’re always excited to come here and play. Usually low scores, so you can work on your scoring clubs and get comfortable shooting some low scores. So we’re always excited to be here.” Just think if he had not hit the incredible shot on 17th by the rocks to allow himself to make par all that followed would have never happen, “So that was definitely a turning point for me. If that ball’s in the water I’m probably looking at 4, at best, maybe 5. And then probably not sitting here talking to you guys. So, I’m glad that the luck has turned a little bit for me this week and come my direction.”

Lingmerth gave Dufner about as much as he could handle playing one group of ahead applying bits of pressure all of the final round. The on his second shot on the second playoff hole was the demise, shooting from the ruff find the water hazard.  He was asked about what happen on that shot, “just the rough is a little heavy in some spots and it grabbed my club a little bit more. It really wasn’t a bad swing, I don’t think, … Just a small mistake that was very costly.”

Other notable scores from the weekend: T3 Andrew Loupe (21-under-par-267), Phil Mickelson (21-under-par-267), Kevin Na (21-under-par-267), and  T9 Bill Haas 2015 Champion (19-under-par-269)

Turnovers, Jacko doom San Diego

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Kenny Robinson
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San Diego vs LMU game action at the Gersten Pavilion on Jan 23th, 2016. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)
San Diego vs LMU game action at the Gersten Pavilion on Jan 23th, 2016. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)
LMU Adom Jacko slamming one home in the San Diego vs LMU game action at the Gersten Pavilion on Jan 23th, 2016. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)
LMU Adom Jacko slamming one home in the San Diego vs LMU game action at the Gersten Pavilion on Jan 23th, 2016. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)

Los Angeles, CA -The LMU Lions battled back from a sluggish first half to defeat the University of San Diego Toreros 67-63 on Saturday afternoon. The Lions (6-12, 2-6 in WCC play) were led by star forward and leading scorer Adom Jacko who tallied 23 emphatic points to power the Lions to a victory.

Jacko is a junior college transfer from Chaffey College and has made an immediate impact on the Lions season. Both of these teams came in struggling on the season as they are both near the bottom of the standings in the conference. It was a battle of evenly matched teams and it lived up to the hype in that regard.

In the first half the Lions came out very sluggish and struggled to get easy shots against a tough Toreros defense. The Toreros initially began the game in a 1-3-1 half court zone defense but laid off that later in the game. The Lions began the first half by only shooting 32% while USD shot around 50% for the half. In the first ten minutes of the game the Lions struggled to stop Duda Sanadze, a senior guard who was the Toreros leading scorer. Sanadze had 9 quick points as the offense flowed through him beautifully.

The Lions deplored a pressing defensive strategy and the Toreros did a nice job of finding the open man and making them pay in the first ten minutes of the ballgame. They had a solid double digit lead with about 5 minutes left. The Lions were staying in the game strictly because of the turnovers that the Toreros were committing, unable to handle the ball pressure. Thus, at halftime the lead they had built was down to 6 and this was a closer game than it should have been in San Diego’s mind.

LMU Adom Jacko with a jump shot in the San Diego vs LMU game action at the Gersten Pavilion on Jan 23th, 2016. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)
LMU Adom Jacko with a jump shot in the San Diego vs LMU game action at the Gersten Pavilion on Jan 23th, 2016. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)

Heading into the second half it was clear that the Lions dodged a bullet because the lead could have been worse. They decided to speed the game up and play a faster pace to force more turnovers that allowed more transition basketball. The recipient of this faster paced game was Jacko who had countless high-flying dunks that energized the crowd and created momentum for his team.  Point guard Brandon Brown pushed the pace while keeping his teammates involved by creating easy opportunities for his teammates.  Leading scorer Duda Sanadze who had a great first half was held scoreless in the second half of the game.  In crunch time the Toreros folded under the unrelenting ball pressure of the Lions which caused countless turnovers. They totaled 17 by the end of the game to only 5 by Lions.  Jacko capped the game off with a punctuating lob and two free throws to end it at 67-63 for a Lions victory.

National Team use Baggets leg to outlast the American team

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Carlos Gonzalez
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NCAA 2016 first half game action at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA 2016 first half game action at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
New Mexico Running back Jhurell Pressley making a cut to elude the National team in the first half at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
New Mexico Running back Jhurell Pressley making a cut to elude the National team in the first half at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Carson, CA – Usually kickers are honored and congratulated behind the scenes for knocking thru a game winner, but after all the dust settled, National’s kicker Andrew Bagget stood their hosting up the NFLPA MVP trophy in front of the small crowed at the StubHub Center after his 6 field goals propelled the National team to a 18-17 victory over the American team.

 

“I’m just happy I was invited to play in this game,” said Bagget. “These are all great coaches and it was fun to get the opportunity to be apart of all if it.”

 

The NFLPA game is one of many presented to draft prospects. It is an opportunity for players to improve their stock and demonstrate the potential they have to offer at the next level.

 

15 former athletes from Pac-12 programs participated the competition.

 

Former USC players Greg Townsend Jr and Antwaun Wooods where both on the American team along with former UCLA Bruin Devin Fuller.

 

 

Former Utah Ute Travis Wilson began the day at quarterback for the American side while former TCU QB Trevone Boykin started for the National team.

 

The American squad took a 17-9 lead into halftime after touchdowns by Jacobi Green and Jaydon Mickens, while the National team had to settle for 3 field goals.

 

NCAA 2016 first half game action at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
TCU Quarterback Trevone Boykin using his legs in the first half game action at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at StubHub Center in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Boykin had as many completions to the other team as he did to his. He went 1 for 3 for 6 yards and 1 interception, although he did show his ability to avoid pressure with his speed and quickness on a couple of scrambles.

 

Baggets 3 field goals in the second half were enough to edge the American team, which was held scoreless.

 

Coach Mike Martz led the National team and said, “This game continues to grow, the two years I’ve been part of this it just continues to get better. It is a great opportunity for these kids to show that they do belong at the next level. They also get to learn the differences of being at a college program and how NFL practices are run.”

 

Wilson finished the game 7 of 10 passing for 66 yards.  Bowling Green running back  Travis Greene led all rushers with 54 yards on 14 carries. Jordan Williams from Ball State led all receivers in catches (5) and yards (54).

Now after these NFL hopefuls have finished playing in this 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl they will take their memories, experiences and new knowledge to help get them into the NFL.

PGA Jason Dufner Tied for Day 1 Lead

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Jevone Moore
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Rob Oppenheim in the first round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Rob Oppenheim in the first round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Jason Dufner in the first round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Jason Dufner in the first round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

La Quinta, CA – PGA Tour Stop in La Quinta at PGA West has a great first day with leaders from two of the courses. With one day in the book four golfers are tied at (-8) under Jerry Kelly, Jason Dufner, Jeff Overton, and Anirban Lahiri.

The CareerBuilder Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation is unique PGA tour stop that allow the most amateurs and they play for first three days. Then the top amateurs gross and net get the opportunity to play on Sunday as well. The golfers this weekend will each play at the TPC Stadium Course, Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course and at La Quinta Country Club at least once before finishing the Sunday at TPC Stadium Course.  Each course is par 72 to keep players on an even playing field for this PGA tour event.

Spencer Levin celebrates on 18th hole after an eagle in the first round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Spencer Levin celebrates on 18th hole after an eagle in the first round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Last year champion Bill Haas had good day finishing (-6) and tied for 7th place after competing on La Quinta CC course. Spencer Levin also finished (-6) for the day having a great eagle from the 18th fairway on the Nicklaus Course. Levin was all smiles giving a few high fives right after the incredible shot.

Few other big names on the course finished day one with scores of Ricky Barnes (-6), Matt Kuchar (-5), Rory Sabbatini (-4) and Phil Mickelson (-4). Mickelson here in desert is always a fan favorite and his front nine was electric with 3 birdies and an eagle on par 4 8th hole at La Quinta course. He was asked about his solid performance today, “It was a fun start to the year. I’ve had a lot of time off… It was a good way it start(ed).” Most may not know Mickelson had been working to get swing back on plane, “It was actually a lot of work for the last three months of video drills and what I was feeling and  what I was doing were so far apart…”

Sean O'Hair in the first round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Sean O’Hair in the first round action of PGA Golf during the CareerBuilder Challenge at PGA West TPC Stadium Course in La Quinta, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Bill Haas looking to join only Arnold Palmer as a winner of the CareerBuilder Challenge at least three times. He started off his round with eagle on first hole, and was asked about his solid start, “Ball striking I think I left a lot of room for improvement, which is a good sign.” So the rest of the PGA field here should be on lookout as Haas looks to repeat.

 

 

GRIFFIN, JORDAN AND PAUL NAMED 2016 U.S. OLYMPIC MEN’S TEAM FINALISTS

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DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul, & Blake Griffin pose with their USA shirts. Courtesy Photo Los Angeles Clippers
DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul, & Blake Griffin pose with their USA shirts. Courtesy Photo Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, center DeAndre Jordan and guard Chris Paul were among the list of 30 finalists today named for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team by USA Basketball. The official 12-member 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team roster will be announced later this year.

Paul was a member of both the 2008 and 2012 gold medal-winning United States Olympic teams that each went a perfect 8-0. Paul has averages of 8.1 points, 4.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 steals over 16 Olympic Games. The All-Star point guard is seeking to become one of four (Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and David Robinson) three-time U.S. Olympic players.

Jordan was a member of the 2007 USA U19 World Championship Team, participated in the 2013 USA National Team minicamp and was a member of the 2014 USA Select Team that trained with and against the 2014 USA National Team.

Griffin was a member of the 2012 USA Men’s Olympic Team, but withdrew due to injury.

All three Clippers players were on hand for the 2015 USA National Team minicamp in Las Vegas last July.

The 30 finalists represent 17 different NBA teams, with the Golden State Warriors leading the way with five players (Harrison Barnes, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and Klay Thompson); while the Cleveland Cavaliers (Kyrie Irving, James and Kevin Love) and the Clippers each feature three players.

The USA National Team’s complete training schedule for 2016 will be announced at a later date.

Lady Jackrabbits Cruise Over Lakeside

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Jevone Moore
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High School Basketball game action during the MLK Cavalier Extravaganza between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
High School Basketball game action during the MLK Cavalier Extravaganza between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
High School Basketball Lady Jackrabbits Jasmine Jones (34) applying pressure on Lakeside forward Mya Victor (00)MLK Cavalier Extravaganza between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
High School Basketball Lady Jackrabbits Jasmine Jones (34) applying pressure on Lakeside forward Mya Victor (00) MLK Cavalier Extravaganza between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Gardena, CA – Martin Luther King Day, now always has some great basketball games The Lady Jackrabbits didn’t disappoint the fans. JSerra High School hosted the ML King Festival with a closing game that saw the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits (14-3) defeated the Lakeside Lancers (15-4) 67-47.

The Lady Jackrabbits had too much speed and ball movement for the Lancers to handle. Forward Jasmine Jones was a beast in first and second half finishing with game high 21 points. Jones was great down in paint showing off her athleticism facing Lakeside true center Emma Merriweather who stood 6’3. Merriweather had only 8 points but if they could run a high low game with her better she could dominate a game like Jones did.

High School Basketball Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits Guard Cierra Belvin (35) dribbling in space during the MLK Cavalier Extravaganza between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
High School Basketball Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits Guard Cierra Belvin (35) dribbling in space during the MLK Cavalier Extravaganza between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

By halftime the Lady Jackrabbits had already opened a 10 point lead 36-26. The last time the game was close was at 7-7 tie in first quarter, that ended 21-16. Coach Carl Buggs looked pretty calm most of the game with his team getting stronger as game went on. His bench came in and played solid for the Lady Jackrabbits when need to give some relief and allow them to keep pressure on the ball 3/4 court.

Lakeside guard Triann Thompson played hard all game leading her team with 15 points, and three 3 points in first half. She almost tried to do to much during parts of the game, but she was a true competitor on the court.

High School Basketball game action during the MLK Cavalier Extravaganza  game between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
High School Basketball game action during the MLK Cavalier Extravaganza  game between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

 

In the third quarter with the Lady Jackrabbits up by 16 points, Lakeside got a big spark from Marissa Williams who hit back to back threes before being neutralized by Da’Jah Jackson who quieted run with three of her own as a response.

One of the impressive things about watching this team is there underclassmen step up and perform. Freshman guard Deja Williams showed off her ball skills and great full court defensive. Sompmore Kennedi Shorts played one of her best games getting few blocks and a couple key baskets.

High School Basketball Lakeside Lancers guard Triann Thompson (3) making moves to the key being guarded by Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits forward Kennedi Shorts (24) during the MLK Cavalier Extravaganza game between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
High School Basketball Lakeside Lancers guard Triann Thompson (3) making moves to the key being guarded by Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits forward Kennedi Shorts (24) during the MLK Cavalier Extravaganza game between the Lakeside Lancers and the Long Beach Poly Lady Jackrabbits at JSerra High School in Gardena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

These teams will be back into playing league and will be a force once playoffs hit in their respective division in the CIF Southern Section.

The Second Annual MLK Cavalier Extravaganza Hosted by Serra Girls Basketball Team at JSerra High School Game Recaps

Game1 Serra JV   vs Long Beach Poly JV

Game 2 Redondo Union vs Saint Anthony’s  50-52

Game 3 Eagle Rock vs Culver City  25-39

Game 4 Mira Costa vs Milikan  40-68

Game 5 La Salle vs Narbonne  48-28

Game 6 Troy vs Brea Olinda  47-61

Game 7 Long Beach Poly  vs Lakeside  67-47

Serra’s Basketball Coach Hadley commented, “I have a great deal of respect for Coach Sink and Coach Buggs, along with all of the other coaches that are competing in our showcase. If you like good basketball, you won’t want to miss it—it will be a fun day,”

CareerBuilder Challenge Unveils New Spectator-Friendly Amenities

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2016 CareerBuilder Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation
2016 CareerBuilder Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation

CareerBuilder Challenge Unveils New Spectator-Friendly Amenities

To Welcome Fans of 2016 PGA TOUR Event

 

With new courses comes enhanced hospitality venues on the TPC Stadium Course at PGA WEST that make for an up-close-and-personal fan experience at Jan. 18-24 event

 

LA QUINTA, Calif. – The new home of the CareerBuilder Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation – the TPC Stadium and Jack Nicklaus Tournament Courses at PGA WEST – not only means new challenges for some of the game’s greatest players, but new and fun ways for fans to watch those players.

 

Golf fans watching the 2016 CareerBuilder Challenge will enjoy a spectator-friendly experience as they watch the world’s greatest golfers navigate the deep bunkers, water hazards on nine holes, railroad ties and other creations from the fertile design mind of architect Pete Dye on the Stadium Course. Along with the return of the Bob Hope Club presented by H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, Bob Hope Square and Club 17 presented by Hyundai comes two Oases – one on the front nine, one on the back – better sightlines for spectators throughout and a liberal dose of Adirondack chairs spread among both PGA WEST courses.

 

Official rounds for the event, which features a $5.8 million purse are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 24, with Sunday’s final round returning to the Stadium Course for the first time since 1987.

 

“The Stadium Course was designed to allow fans maximum opportunities to see their favorite players and once again, with our enhanced hospitality venues and the perfect nature of this course for walkers, we will provide our fans plenty of ways to see and experience the CareerBuilder Challenge from an up-close-and-personal viewpoint,” Tournament Director Bill Tait said. “Our Oases are built to not only provide an extra level of comfort and services, but to provide fans with views of several holes without leaving that venue.”

 

The Oases are a new amenity designed to provide fans with unparalleled, three-dimensional views of the action. Perched on elevated mounds on the Stadium Course, both feature upgraded concessions and bathroom facilities and table-and-chair seating. The front-nine Oasis offers views of the second green in the distance, the third tee, the fifth fairway and the eighth tee. The back-nine Oasis offers great views of the 12th green, the entire 13th hole, the 15th green and the 16th tee.

 

The always-popular Bob Hope Square returns again with a phalanx of food trucks, giving fans a place to unwind, relax, enjoy the latest culinary creations and take part in a host of interactive golf games and promotions. This year’s Bob Hope Square, however, will surround the practice putting green, so fans will be able to stroll around, eat, drink and watch the players practice putting.

 

Bob Hope Square also provides views of the range and the first and ninth holes of the Stadium Course.

 

“You’ll be able to have a lobster roll and watch putts roll on the putting green or the ninth green,” said Managing Director Scott Easton.

 

Also returning for the fourth year is Club 17 Presented by Hyundai. This time, however, Club 17 will give fans a bird’s-eye view of the Stadium Course’s notorious par-3 17th hole — “Alcatraz.” The sports-bar atmosphere will once again be a popular gathering place to watch players take on one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking holes on the PGA TOUR. It also provides views of two other holes: the 16th green and the 11th fairway.

 

“Imagine stepping onto the 168-yard 17th hole with a true island green tied for the lead. It makes for one heck of a finish to an exciting tournament,” said PGA WEST General Manager Chad Johnson.

 

The Bob Hope Club presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation will give fans a bird’s-eye view to that exciting finish. Perched above the 18th hole of the Stadium Course, the Bob Hope Club provides the pinnacle of hospitality, with catered food from some of the top restaurants in the Coachella Valley, a fine beverage selection, comfortable seats and one of the best seats in the house to watch players finish their rounds.

 

One of the biggest changes from previous years is on that 18th hole. Tournament officials made it possible for fans to watch the action from right around and behind the hole – another amenity the Stadium Course provides spectators.

 

Tickets to experience these amenities are available at www.CareerBuilderChallenge.com, where limited time specials on daily and all-week grounds badges are available.

 

About CareerBuilder®

As the global leader in human capital solutions, CareerBuilder specializes in cutting-edge HR software as a service to help companies with every step of the recruitment process from acquire to hire. CareerBuilder works with top employers across industries, providing job distribution, sourcing, workflow, CRM, data and analytics in one pre-hire platform. It also operates leading job sites around the world. Owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE:TGNA), Tribune Media (NYSE:TRCO) and The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.

 

About the Clinton Foundation

The Clinton Foundation convenes businesses, governments, NGOs, and individuals to improve global health and wellness, increase opportunity for girls and women, reduce childhood obesity, create economic opportunity and growth, and help communities address the effects of climate change. Because of our work, more than 30,000 American schools are providing kids with healthy food choices in an effort to eradicate childhood obesity; more than 85,000 farmers in Malawi, Rwanda, and Tanzania are benefiting from climate-smart agronomic training, higher yields, and increased market access; more than 33,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions are being reduced annually across the United States; over 400,000 people have been impacted through market opportunities created by social enterprises in Latin America, the Caribbean, and South Asia; through the independent Clinton Health Access Initiative, 9.9 million people in more than 70 countries have access to CHAI-negotiated prices for HIV/AIDS medications; 85 million people in the U.S. will be reached through strategic health partnerships developed across industry sectors at both the local and national level; and members of the Clinton Global Initiative community have made more than 3,400 Commitments to Action, which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries.

Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ClintonFoundation and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.

 

About Desert Classic Charities

Since its inception, Desert Classic Charities, the charitable entity that organizes the PGA TOUR event in the Coachella Valley, has contributed more than $56 million to a wide range of Coachella Valley charitable organizations and Eisenhower Medical Center.

 

The scope of giving is broad and includes support for structured and mentoring programs for children, social services, and food and safe shelter for the less fortunate. Desert Classic Charities is dedicated to continuing its mission to serve human needs in the Coachella Valley and beyond by generating funds and opportunities every year through the event.

 

About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 130 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Web.com Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR China.

The PGA TOUR’s mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in the communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to more than 1 billion households in 226 countries and territories in 32 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations in order to maximize charitable giving. In 2014, tournaments across all Tours generated a record $140.5 million for local and national charitable organizations, after surpassing $2 billion in all-time charitable contributions early in the year.

The PGA TOUR’s web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Who’s town is this….. Trojans?

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NCAA College Basketball first half game action during the college basketball game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball first half game action during the college basketball game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) throwing down a moster dunk in the second half during the college basketball game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) throwing down a moster dunk in the second half during the college basketball game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Westwood , CA – Tonight the UCLA Bruins hosted the USC Trojans at Pauley Pavilion. These two highly competitive rivals have played for a grand total of 244 games for the right to say they are the kings of Los Angeles. And the crown gets the strut back to the Eastside of town with the USC Trojans final score USC 89 UCLA 75.

The Pavilion was all a buzz with almost 13,000 fans coming to see the crosstown rival show. The Trojans did not disappoint. The Bruins were offensively lukewarm at best and defensively downright subzero freezing even a blind man could see that the Bruins had no answer for the Trojans set your soul on fire offense. USC’s Chimezie Metu had an awesome night with 21 points, Jordan McLaughlin with his acrobatic aerial over the head layups. Even the non-Trojan fans were in ah of the beauty and effortless manner in which he delivered those unanswered shots.

NCAA College Basketball UCLA Bruins forward Tony Parker (23) throwing down a dunk in the second half during the college basketball game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball UCLA Bruins forward Tony Parker (23) throwing down a dunk in the second half during the college basketball game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The Bruins were not asleep at the wheel altogether, offensively they had four players score double digits Tony Parker 27, Thomas Welsh 16, Aaron Holiday 11 and Isaac Hamilton 10. UCLA made a 9 point run trying to close in on the lead but it was all in vain as the Trojans clearly have learned from their mistakes in the past and decided not to put the second half in neutral but to move full steam ahead with a mission of closing the game out and play every last second.

NCAA College Basketball USC Trojans guard Katin Reinhardt (5) showing air time on a jumper in the second half game action during the college basketball game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball USC Trojans guard Katin Reinhardt (5) showing air time on a jumper in the second half game action during the college basketball game between the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The Trojans have earned bragging rights until their next meeting with the Bruins on February 4th. With tonight’s win the Trojans been able to say 106 times that L.A. is their town. I’m pretty sure I heard a Bruin whisper, “for now”.

Both teams should have some great games ahead in the Pac-12 with conference play now in full swing. The Bruins & Trojans will go on the road next week to face Oregon & Oregon State.

 

UCLA FOOTBALL PROMOTION AND NEW HIRES

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Ucla Football Coach Jim Mora. Photo by Jevone Moore
Ucla Football Coach Jim Mora. Photo by Jevone Moore

LOS ANGELES – UCLA head football coach Jim Mora announced today the promotion of Kennedy Polamalu to Offensive Coordinator and the hiring of position coaches Marques Tuiasosopo (quarterbacks/passing game coordinator) and Rip Scherer (tight ends), pending official approval by the UC Board of Regents.

“As we continue to evolve as a program and tailor our philosophies and schemes to the strengths of our players, what you will see is a multifaceted offense incorporating tight ends and fullbacks into our schemes,” said Mora.  “Our objective is to be a big, strong and physical offensive unit that has flexibility of personnel groupings. I know we have the right men in Kennedy, Marques and Rip to implement this philosophy.”

Polamalu, who will continue to coach running backs in addition to his new role, capped off his second season at UCLA with running back Paul Perkins becoming the Bruins’ first back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher since DeShaun Foster in 2000-01. Under Polamalu’s guidance, Perkins, who finished 2015 as one of the nation’s top 25 rushers in terms of yards and garnered second team all-conference honors, led the Pac-12 Conference in rushing yards during the 2014 season while totaling the second-highest rushing yard total in school history (1,575 yards).

A four-year letterman (1982-85) as both fullback and linebacker at USC, prior to coming to Westwood, Polamalu served as the Trojans offensive coordinator and running backs coach from 2010-12 in his second stint with the team.  During his first tenure as an assistant coach at his alma mater from 2000-03, he served as running backs coach (2000), special teams coordinator (2001) and running backs coach/special teams coordinator (2002, 2003).

From 2004-09, Polamalu worked in the NFL ranks as Tennessee Titans running backs coach following the 2009 season, Jacksonville Jaguars running backs coach (2005-09) and Cleveland Browns running backs coach (2004-05). While in Jacksonville, both Fred Taylor (2007) and former UCLA great Maurice Jones-Drew (2009) earned Pro Bowl honors as the Jaguars offense totaled the third most rushing yards in the NFL over that time, including four Top 10 rushing finishes. In 2009, Jones-Drew finished fourth in the NFL in rushing (1,391 yards), fourth in scrimmage yards (1,765) and second in total touchdowns scored (16). In 2008, Greg Jones became the highest paid fullback in NFL history.

Mora on Kennedy Polamalu – “Kennedy has been instrumental in developing game plans with us for two years now.  Play calling is a function of preparation during the week and understanding tendencies, and you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who prepares better and understands tendencies more than KP.  He brings a real element of toughness to this staff.  He’s disciplined, he’s organized and he’s extremely well respected, revered really, by our players.”

Tuiasosopo, named 2015 Pac-12 Recruiter of the Year by Scout.com, returns to Westwood as quarterback coach/passing game coordinator after spending the previous two seasons as associate head coach (Offense)/tight ends coach at USC.  Prior to joining the Trojans, the Washington Husky standout and former NFL quarterback served as tight ends coach at UCLA in 2012.  An intern in the Bruins’ football office during the 2011 season, Tuiasosopo was elevated to the quarterback coach position for the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.

A second round pick by Oakland in the 2001 NFL Draft, Tuiasosopo played seven seasons at quarterback for the Raiders (2001-06, 2008) and one for the New York Jets (2007) following a highly decorated collegiate career in which he lettered four seasons (1997-2000) for the Washington Huskies.  Named 2000 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and 2001 Rose Bowl MVP, while at Washington, he set UW’s career total offense record with 5,879 yards and 33 touchdowns passing while rushing for 1,495 yards and 21 TDs. The first true freshman to start at quarterback for Washington, two years later, in a victory over Stanford in 1999, he became the first NCAA Division I player to pass for 300 yards and rush for 200 yards in a game.

Mora on Marques Tuiasosopo – “Marques and I obviously share an alma mater and our fathers were both together at UCLA in the 1970s as player and coach, but the most important similarity is our attention to detail.  Marques is a tactician.  He knows being a quarterback inside and out, having competed at the highest level in the NFL.  He also has a very commanding presence, which is what it takes to play and coach this particular position as well as deliver our message on the recruiting trail.” 

With 33 years of full-time coaching experience (27 collegiate, 6 NFL), Scherer returns to the sidelines after three seasons overseeing UCLA Football as Associate Athletic Director.

Scherer, who joined the Bruins following two seasons as assistant head coach/quarterback coach at Colorado and six total seasons as a quarterback coach with the NFL’s Carolina Panthers (2009-10) and Cleveland Browns (2005-08), has coached in each of the Power-5 Conferences and held head coaching positions at both James Madison and Memphis.  In his final two seasons with the Browns, Scherer added assistant head coach duties to his responsibilities under head coach Romeo Crennel.

Notable from Scherer’s time in the NFL was his work with young quarterbacks.  At Carolina (under head coach John Fox), Scherer was integral in the development of former Bruin quarterback Matt Moore, who led the Panthers to a 4-1 record while starting the last five games of the 2009 season while generating a 104.9 quarterback rating after veteran Jake Delhomme sustained an injury.  In Cleveland he helped develop Derek Anderson, who was selected to the 2007 Pro Bowl after throwing for 3,787 yards and 29 touchdowns, as the Browns boasted the eighth-best offense in the NFL in terms of scoring and passing yards per game.

Perhaps the foremost of his collegiate coaching accomplishments came during his time as head coach at Memphis when he guided the Tigers to the university’s first-ever win over in-state rival Tennessee, 21-17 – a victory tabbed as “Upset of the Year” by several news organizations and one which came at a time when the No. 6 Volunteers were led by quarterback Peyton Manning.

Mora on Rip Scherer – “Rip is a football coach, plain and simple.  It’s what he was born to do, and he has been a tremendous resource to me, our staff and players these past three years.  His wealth of football knowledge is surpassed only by his integrity, and you will not find anyone more respected in professional and collegiate football circles around the country than Rip Scherer.  His level-headed approach and professionalism make him the ideal fit for this staff.”

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