McCarthy a Brutal Hire for the Packers!

Sometimes I just don't get it !!!

As offensive coordinator for the san Francisco 49ers last year, Mike McCarthy's offense finished 32nd and dead last in the NFL. How bad was it ??? That offense finished 32nd in passing, 22nd in rushing, and was 30th overal in points going eight games of a sixteen game schedule without an offensive touchdown.

As quarterback coach of the Packers during Ray Rhodes short-lived and ill-fated 1999 regime, McCarthy guided Bret favre to his second worst season as a professional with the future HOFer throwing 24 pics to just 23 touchdowns. Favre's 74.7 QB rating was was only supraceeded by his 1993 sopomore season rating of 72.2 and this year's train-wreck of 70.9 yet this week Mike McCarthy was brought back to Green Bay and hired as the 14th head Coach in arguably the most storied franchise in NFL history.

The Packers had to know that this was a controversial hire as the McCarthy news conference seemed to be more of a damage control preemptive rather than a celebration of the man that was going to restore tarnished lustre and return Green Bay to the promised land.

McCarthy was lauded for his past accomplishments, particularly his work with the saints spanning 2000-2004. During that time, the saints established 25 team and 10 individual marks. Joe Horn who caught 437 passes for 6289 yards and 45 TD's during McCarthy's tenure. New Orleans led the NFL in points (432) and toucdowns (49) during the 2002 season.

McCarthy's prior work with the kansas City was also cited. As quarterback coach of the Chiefs between '95-'98, the combo of Gannon, Grbac, and Bono threw an AFC low 52 interceptions over that four year period. Huh ??? Whupdidoo !!!

In his year with favre, Bret did throw for 4,091 yards but the Packers were just seventh in passing and ninth overall in total offense.

At the press conference it was also brought up that McCarthy had spent most of last year mentoring the leagues first overall draft pick, Alex Smith - possibly an inference that Aaron Rodgers would be in good hands if favre decides to call it a career.

Alex Smith's season by any standards was an unmitigated disaster! Smith's numbers were horrific - 84-165 (50.9%) for 875 yards and a 1/11 TD/INT ratio. Granted, Smith had little to work but based on his freshman year, he's well on his way to becoming a bust in the proportions of Tony Mandrich and Ryan Leaf.

McCarthy becomes the youngest coach in the NFL, three months younger than john Gruden. He inherits a a young (26.04 years at season end, 3d in NFL) team that is filled with uncertainties like the health of Javon Walker and Ahman Green and the return of brett favre.

Mike McCarthy was a surprisingly desperate hire from a surprisingly desperate franchise. The Packers had been to the playoffs five of the six years under Mike Sherman and while the talent level of the team has fallen appreciably due primarily to poor drafts, the whole packer post-season shakeup wreaks of panic!

McCarthy's coaching background:

1987-88, Fort Hays State - Graduate Assistant
1989-91, Univ. of Pittsburgh - Quarterbacks
1992, Univ. of Pittsburgh - Wide Receivers
1993-94, kansas City Chiefs - offensive Assistant/Quality Control
1995-98, kansas City Chiefs - Quarterbacks
1999, Green Bay Packers - Quarterbacks
2000-04, New Orleans saints - offensive coordinator
2005, san Francisco 49ers - offensive coordinator
2006, Green Bay Packers - head Coach

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DVD Printers - Print Your Own DVD Labels

dvd printers are very useful if you need to print labels directly onto your dvd disc. A typical dvd printer provides text and graphics support so. It is also able to print in monochrome, grayscale, and in color. You can also use some models of dvd printers for bulk printing since they are capable of accommodating several discs.

Before you buy that printer

There are different kinds of dvd printers, so choosing one that can serve your purpose might be a little tricky. Here are some tips.

1. driver. You need to make sure that you choose a dvd printer that has a driver software, or it may not work with your computer. Make sure that the printer is compatible with your computer's system, so check for the minimum system requirements. Furthermore, ensure that it has a usb interface so you can easily connect it with different computers. A dvd printer with a plug-and-play system is best for easier installation.

2. Connectivity and operation. If you intend to produce multiple DVDs at a time, then choose a dvd printer that can be used for bulk printing for mass distribution. However, for personal use, the cheaper single-disc model is enough.

Types of dvd printers

Thermal dvd printer makes use of press coated ribbons on the disc and heat for transferring the design. They are more costly compared to the other type, which is the inkjet model. However, they print faster and are commonly available in single-disc models.

The injket dvd printer makes use of ink cartridges for spraying the liquid droplets onto the disc's surface. Their resolutions are higher and they also have a wider spectrum of colors so you end up with high resolution, scratch-resistant, and water-resistant prints.

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Disney World Ticket Price Going Up - Help!

disney world ticket prices have gone up. Some Disney ticket prices have increased by 6%. The price for a one day Disney world base ticket is now $75.62. So how can you save on your Walt disney world vacation?

Here are some simple steps to make sure you get the best deal:

If you spend one day at the disney parks your price per day for an adult ticket is $75.62. If you spend 10 days there the price per day for an adult base ticket is just under $24. So the more you play the more you save on the per day Disney ticket price. Ask yourself if it would be a better deal to stay for longer.

You must decide exactly which disney ticket you need. Do you want to go to a water park, Disney Quest, will you come back next year. All these things are important to decide and understand the disney ticket structure before you reach for your credit card!

Plan, plan and then plan again. Yes it seems tough to have to do some work before you go on vacation doesn't it? But you will reap the rewards when you get to disney world. Remember that time is money and it is no good saving money on tickets if you didn't get to see what you wanted!

Look at how many days you want to spend in the Disney world parks. Check out the opening times of the Disney parks and work out how to best spend your time. Do you want to Disney park hop? A Disney world base ticket can be used to get into one park per day. If you want to transfer between parks then you need a Disney park hopper add on to your base ticket. Be sure that you really will use this Disney park hopper option as it adds a lot on to the price of your base ticket.

Think how else you can save money. If you know what you are doing and purchase the right Disney world ticket for you and your family you can save a lot of money. But you can also look for other ways to save on your vacation.

Another big way to save is to get a great deal on your accommodation. Have you ever considered a Florida vacation rental home? Did you know that you can rent a luxury Florida vacation home for a fraction of the cost of a small hotel room? Many rental homes are available, particularly in the kissimmee area. kissimmee is a great place to rent a vacation home as it is very close to the Disney world parks. Not only can you save money with a Florida vacation home but you will also have so much more space. A typical home will give you up to five or six times as much space and an hotel room. And best of all? You will have your own private swimming pool. Imagine returning from a day at the Disney parks to your own private pool!

Whatever you decide for your Disney world vacation have a great time at the Most magical Place on Earth!

Alison Meacham is the author of the Disney Vacation Money Savings Guide. She owns luxury Florida vacation rental homes within 5 minutes of Disney. You can view her resort villas at www.windsorpalmsusa.com

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Visio 37 HDTV Product Review

Many are looking for the Visio 37 HDTV because one of the most promising companies to come out in recent years in the world of HDTV is Visio, or Vizio. They offer only a few different TVs, but they have some of the lowest prices available anywhere. They are a great starter set for those looking to take a dip in the HDTV pool without spending tens of thousands of dollars.

While Visio doesnt make a 37-inch plasma HDTV, they do make a 37-inch LCD model that is very attractive. The Visio 37 LCD L37 HDTV is the number one selling set of that size in the United States right now and it retails for $999 on their own website. In the UK, it sells for the same price but in English Pounds from retailers such as Tiger Direct. The set comes with a one-year warranty and has an excellent resolution at 1366x768.

Visio does make other sets, as well. If you must have a plasma TV, they make a 42 model and a 50 model.

The 42 plasma P42 HDTV retails for $1299 directly from Visio. It comes with a mind blowing contrast ratio of 10,000 to 1 which makes for an exceptionally clear picture. The set can also show up to 231 billion different colors. One can only imagine what a nature show on the Discovery channel would look like in 231 billion colors. The set also comes with a one year warranty.

Its big brother, the 50 plasma P50 HDTV also offers an amazing 231 billion colors, but with the wider picture, it can make watching TV an incredible experience. The set retails at $1,999 directly from Visio, but it can probably be found cheaper if you shop around. This particular set has won some awards, as well. PC magazine awarded this set its editors award and Kiplingers magazine put it on their 2006 best of list. If youre looking for that Visio 37 HDTV, you might want to upgrade to this beauty, you wont be disappointed.

With so many different models on the market, choosing the perfect HDTV for you can be tough. But with these quality Visio models, you can be sure that youll be getting the best value for your money.

Dean Iggo is the webmaster of http://hdtvBrandReview.com where you can find hdtv reviews of the most popular brands and models including including LG, Pioneer, Sony, Panasonic and more.

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