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RUSH IS RIGHT

Are you a ‘brat?’

The media and Democrats ignore Americans’ mood at their own peril

Tracking down a military term

By Katie Lange DoD News, Defense Media Activity

PUBLISHER’S POINT

We’ve all heard the term “military brat� before. It pertains to those children who grew up in military families. “Brats� wear the name like a badge of honor, often because of the moves, stressors and cultural experiences that make them more resilient than their civilian counterparts.

But outside of the military, the word brat is often considered derogatory. So it made me wonder – where did the term “military brat� originate?

To find out, I reached out to the folks at National Defense University Libraries, who did some research for me. It turns out the origin of the term is still pretty unclear, but there are a lot of interesting theories behind it, and most of them originate in Britain.

Since we couldn’t find anything definitive, I figured I’d tell you about some of those theories.

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was listening to Rush Limbaugh the other day and my thoughts were, “He’s out there... pretty far out there.� But I have to admit a lot of times I’m out there with him! He pointed out that 95 percent of the media is against President Trump and the radical left wing elements of the Democratic Party are relentless in their pursuit to stop Trump in any way they can.

It’s a shame that the divide in this country is so malignant that the left wing Democrats don’t care about our country or our people. They seem to only care about creating havoc whenever they feel the opportunity presents itself. I don’t understand how they can completely ignore the Constitution and feel they have a right to interpret it as it suits them.

The chaos created on the campuses of our colleges has trampled on our rights of free speech. I do not believe that all students are part of this giant conspiracy to thwart conservative Republican speakers on their campuses. I find it beyond belief when I watch masked rioters at Berkeley destroying property, smashing windows and setting fires to cars, carts and campuses without retribution. The instance at Berkeley made me angry as hell to watch the police watch and do nothing to stop the carnage at hand.

What’s happened to our police forces that they can stand idly by while a group of masked thugs break the law and get a free pass while breaking those laws? Just think what goes on in the minds of our children in grade school, middle school and high school as they watch on television all these atrocities! If this is permitted now, what do you think will happen when these children advance to higher education. Colleges and college professors should be giving our children the education they need to succeed

‘British Regiment Attached Traveler?’ I first found this theory published in a 2011 blog by retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael M. Dunn, who was the president of the Air Force Association at the time. Dunn, who had also been the president of NDU, had asked a researcher to find the origin of the term.

One came through, discovering a book published in 1921 that attributed the saying to the British army. It explained “BRAT� as a status standing for British Regiment Attached Traveler, and it was assigned to families who were able to travel abroad with a soldier. Eventually, it just referred to military children.

But the term stuck, and was adopted in many places around the world.

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‘Star Wars’ flick, maybe, in 2020?

Nicholos Hoult plays Pvt. Matt Ocre in “Sand Castle,� a riveting story of the war in Iraq now streaming on Netflix.

Lucasfilm and Disney made big news when announcing that “Star Wars: Episode IX� will invade theaters May 24, 2019.

But the studio made no mention of any further dates for more “Star Wars� films, begging the question, Will there be a spinoff announced in the coming weeks or months for 2020 as Lucasfilm figures out its plan for the continuation of the revived franchise?

Most are betting the answer is yes, and that the Force won’t be taking a year off in 2020. CEO Bob Iger recently said Lucasfilm, which Disney bought in 2012, is already plotting what could be the next decade-and-a-half of “Star Wars� movies. Lucasfilm’s current plans will have seen one “Star Wars� film released each year from 2015 through 2019.

There’s heated speculation about a spinoff starring Boba Fett, the fan-favorite bounty hunter from the original imbra about his reaction to the script, chaltrilogy. Fans have also clamored for an lenges and what was most important for Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff that would the audience to know about “Sand Castle.â€? see Ewan McGregor reprise his role Jeri Jacquin: This film is really imfrom the prequels, playing the Jedi Alec portant for everyone to see. Tell me your Guinness portrayed in the original trilthoughts of the script when you read it? ogy. And then there’s the possibility of a Fernando Coimbra: I was impressed Darth Vader stand-alone. by a few things. The first thing that caught “They will want to keep the momenmy attention was the story and the chartum going,â€? says box-office analyst Paul acters. I knew that whoever wrote it knew Dergarabedian. the situation of war pretty well. I could feel The dating of “Episode IXâ€? also made that it was very truthful. headlines for cementing the return of I think what caught my attention the “Star Warsâ€? to summer, the corridor most was the journey of the character and used for the first six films overseen by the story of this soldier. He wasn’t there George Lucas before he sold Lucasfilm because he actually wanted to be, so he’s to Disney. not the usual military person. He joined Disney and Lucasfilms’ “Star Wars: because he wanted to pay for college and The Force Awakensâ€? was originally tries to get out of that situation. I think supposed to open in summer 2015, but people can relate to this character. then moved to mid-December. While The journey I saw for him was very some fans groused about the change, strong, and I believed that the story needall was forgotten when “Force Awaked to be told of his traumatic experience. ensâ€? opened to $248 million in North It wasn’t about being a hero, but instead America, the biggest start of all time, on about the experiences that they all go its way to earning $2.068 billion worldthrough. It is about them finding a reason wide. Spinoff “Rogue One: A Star Wars and an understanding of what they are Storyâ€? opened in December 2016, while fighting for. “Star Wars: The Last Jediâ€? (Episode JJ: I spoke with Chris (Roessner, the VIII) debuts Dec. 15. However, the Han writer of “Sand Castleâ€?) last week, and I Solo spinoff is set for May 25, 2018. told him what really intrigued me is that “This change will take the franchise this film tells the story from both perspecback to its spiritual roots as a summertives, the soldier and the Iraqi people. time moviegoing event. In addition, the FC: Yes, that definitely was one of my dynamics of the release calendar tomormain goals in preparing to shoot this film. row may be drastically different than I wanted to do my best to show both sides. today and may also include tangential I wanted to show the Iraqi people as hustrategies for the international rollout man beings, not just caricatures or clichĂŠs of the films as well,â€? says Dergarabeof Arabic people. I see films where they are dian. “Bottom line: If Disney is makportrayed as bad guys or terrorists and in ing these changes it must be part of a this film that is not the case. well thought out and strategically savvy They are normal people trying to live business plan. One need only look at their lives doing the best that they can in their recent track record to know that it would be unwise to second guess these BOTH SIDES, continued on Page 10 bold moves.â€?

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SHOWING BOTH SIDES OF WAR Director of Netflix’s ‘Sand Castle’ gives U.S. and Iraqi view

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ow on Netflix from screenwriter Chris Roessner, Treehouse Pictures along with director Fernando Coimbra comes a look at the people and place that carry the realities of war with “Sand Castle.�

The film tells the story of Pvt. Matt Ocre (Nicholas Hoult), a young man who intended to serve in the reserves to pay for college. When the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, occur, he hurts himself hopefully to

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be sent home.

Instead, he is sent back to his regiment to catch up with Sgt. Chutzky (Glen Powell), Cpt. Enzo (Neil Brown, Jr.), Sgt. Burton (Beau Knapp) and squad leader Sgt. Harper (Logan Marshall-Green). They are sent to a local village where insurgents have destroyed their water pump to get it up and running. While that happens, a tanker is filled daily to get water to the villagers.

The soldiers and the Iraqi people have the same problem, insurgents who want the American soldiers gone and the villagers under their control!

Fernando Coimbra is the Brazilian born director who took on the challenge of making the film “Sand Castle.� Beginning with writing and directing short films, his first film, “A World at the Door,� premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Recently, Coimbra has directed episodes of the Netflix series “Narcos� and a Cinemax episode of Robert Kirkman’s “Outcast.�

I had the opportunity to speak with Co-

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A recent list of Discoveries: The obscure words pop proverbial fork in into my mind. One the road leads to the is “fudgel,� from the two main pools. The 18th century, meanEntertainment Pool ing “pretending to features hourly activiwork but not really ties to keep me busy: doing anything.� Regames, water aeromember “The Office� bics, volleyball, music and the Dunder Miffand an engaging solin Paper Company? I cial director. The Refeel like a full-fledged laxation Pool is much fudgeler. quieter and conducive However, I remind to lounging, reading, myself I’m actually here to write a travel Bold colors and colonial architecture greet visitors snoozing and unwinding. story about the RIU in RUI’s redesigned lobby.

Being a RIU beach bum is another opPalace $23 million upgrade. My intention is to let the changes sink in slowly tion — chaises under palm trees dot the while enjoying the all-inclusive aspects of sand. Stretched out, I can watch people the resort.

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AND THE PICK FOR THE BOLTS IS...

Robinson’s faith broke barriers

OJ Howard could be surprise draft pick

By Elise Cooper MilitaryPress

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s we go to print one day before the NFL Draft, the majority of draft analysts still believe Malik Hooker, the play-making safety from Ohio State, will be the Chargers pick at No. 7 in the first round.

However, there are a few updated mock drafts that have both Hooker and LSU safety Jamal Adams off the board by the time the Chargers are on the clock. Some analysts think General Manager Tom Telesco should go after a receiver — Clemson’s Mike Williams and Western Michigan’s Corey Davis are the names mentioned.

If the safeties are gone and there is no offensive lineman worth selecting early in the first round, Telesco will address other needs with the pick or trade down. But which direction should he go if the player he covets is gone and there is no safety, receiver, edge rusher or defensive tackle on his big board worth the seventh pick? And what happens if no team wants to trade up to the seventh spot?

There is one player ranked the best at his position whose name no analyst has the Chargers even looking at in the first round. A player who was under utilized in college and, according to analysts, has the kind of talent to be a dominant player as a pro — a player who could improve the Chargers offense on day one.

Alabama tight end O.J. Howard is ranked best in his position and could improve the Chargers offense.

O.J. Howard, 6-6, 248 TE, Alabama Ranked No. 18 on Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) Top 250 Prospects List and No. 12 on Ourlads’ Top 50 List, respectively, Howard is regarded the best tight end in this draft. He capped off his senior year by setting career-highs in receptions (45) and touchdowns (3) — finishing his collegiate career with 114 receptions, 1,726 yards and seven touchdowns.

Billy Moy (PFF): “O.J. Howard owns a unique blend of size and athleticism that is simply coveted in today’s NFL at the tight end position. Howard was PFF’s topgraded college tight end this past season, and it’s tough to find any major red flags in his game. He’s an athletic mismatch, capable of taking advantage of smaller defensive backs while having the speed and quickness to consistently separate from BOLTS, continued on Page 9

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eventy years ago, on April 15, Jackie Robinson broke the color line in Major League Baseball. In the latest book about Jackie Robinson, “42 Faith,� Ed Henry recounts the struggles of someone who just wanted to play baseball. But it also shows how faith helped Robinson overcome many hardships.

Many might know the name, since Ed Henry has a hybrid role at Fox News as the chief national correspondent and a freelance anchor on various Fox programs. Within his busy schedule he decided to write this book because this is “the rest of the Jackie Robinson story.� “It came about 10 years ago at a dinner party at the Belgium ambassador’s house,�

Henry said. “After having a bad time, I sat there thinking about the three-strike rule in baseball where you are out. I was about to leave to watch the World Series when the woman beside me shared the story of her late father-in-law. She starts telling this tale how, in 1945, a man shows up at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights, who needed to see a minister right away. “Reverend L. Wendell Fifield received the man, who paced, prayed and silently stewed for about 45 minutes before telling Fifield, ‘I’ve decided to sign Jackie Robinson to his first baseball contract.

It’s the hardest decision of my life. I need to be in your presence, in God’s presence, to know it’s the right thing to do.’ Fifield kept his conversation with the man confidential, but he eventually told his wife. And long after her husband’s death, June Fifield wrote in her Church Bulletin a 5-page essay about her husband’s encounter with Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey. Being a reporter, I researched this fascinating story and decided to write the book.�

Both Rickey and Robinson were to face many adversities with their craftiness and cunning, guts and grits, brains and brawn, as well as an overwhelming belief in God. It was almost that there was divine intervention on why the color barrier was broken.

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE ‘MOTHER OF ALL BOMBS’

By Shannon Collins DoD News, Defense Media Activity

fins then opened to stabilize it and guide it to its target.

The “Mother of All Bombs,� the GBU43/B Massive Air Blast, is the most powerful non-nuclear weapon in America’s arsenal, and it was used for the first time in combat on April 13 in Afghanistan against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

If you’ve never heard of this bomb, you’re likely not alone. To help you get educated about it, here are some facts to know:

It’s got competition

Why was it created?

According to globalsecurity.org, it’s the largest-ever satellite-guided, air-delivered weapon in history, made to replace the unguided 15,000-pound BLU-82 Daisy Cutter that was used in Vietnam and early on in Afghanistan.

The MOAB was developed in only nine weeks in 2003 to be available for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said it was created to put pressure on Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to stop fighting against the coalition.

The smart bomb was never used during that war.

The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb sits in theater of the Global War on Terror awaiting to be used should it become necessary. The MOAB is also called “The Mother of all Bombs.�

The MOAB’s specs:

It has a relatively thin aluminum casing designed to burst on a surface, not penetrate it. That creates a large blast with lesser fragmentation.

It’s a “smart bomb� with GPS-guided munition. It’s got stabilizing fins and inertial gyro for pitch and roll control.

It weighs 21,000 pounds!

The MOAB delivers an 18,700-pound warhead known as the BLU-120/B, which is made of H6 — a mixture of cyclotrimethylene trinitramine, TNT and

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It’s BIG — 30 feet long with a diameter of 40.5 inches, to be exact.

How does it reach its target?

The MOAB was loaded into a C-130 Hercules, where it sat in a cradle on an airdrop platform until the whole platform was pulled off the plane at a high altitude by a drogue parachute, which is used to slow it down. Once in the air, the weapon was quickly released from the platform to keep up its forward momentum. The grid

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11, 2007, the Russian military announced it had tested the “Father of all Bombs,� the world’s most powerful non-nuclear airdelivered munition.

The Russians said it’s four times more powerful than the MOAB, even though it technically has fewer explosives in it (7.8 tons compared to the MOAB’s 8 tons).

The FOAB is said to use more efficient explosives, yielding the equivalent of 44 tons of TNT with a blast radius of 300 meters — double that of the MOAB.

Why is the MOAB green?

According to Robert Hammack, the Air Force Research Lab chief behind the bomb’s creation, it’s pretty simple — they were in a hurry. “Since we were in such a rush to get the weapon into our inventory to send over to aid the war effort, resources were limited,� he said. “The weekend the MOAB arrived, the only color available in the amount we needed was John Deere green.�

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World events

t Indira Gandhi is elected Prime Minister of India on Jan. 19. She is sworn in Jan. 24. t The unmanned Soviet Luna 9 spacecraft makes the first controlled rocket-assisted landing on the Moon on Feb. 3. t In a March 4 interview with London Evening Standard reporter Maureen Cleave, John Lennon of The Beatles states that they are “more popular than Jesus now.� t The U.S. announces March 8 that it will

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substantially increase the number of its troops in Vietnam. t Leonid Brezhnev becomes General Secretary of the Soviet Union on April 8, as well as Leader of the Communist Party of the U.S.S.R. t Major General Abdul Rahman Arif is sworn in April 17 as the new president of Iraq, three days after the death of his younger brother and predecessor. He would remain in office for a two years, before being overthrown by Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr on July 17, 1968 t Pope Paul VI and Soviet Foreign Minis-

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ter Andrei Gromyko meet in the Vatican on April 27 (the first meeting between leaders of the Roman Catholic Church and the Soviet Union). t The Communist Party of China issues the “May 16 Notice,� marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution. t U.S. planes begin bombing Hanoi and Haiphong, Vietnam, on June 29. t The Beatles end their U.S. tour with a concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on Aug. 29. It is their last performance as a live touring band. t United Nations Secretary-General U Thant declares Sept. 1 that he will not seek re-election, because U.N. efforts in Vietnam have failed. t NATO moves its headquarters from Paris to Brussels on Oct. 26. France had left the organization on June 30.

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t The home of civil rights activist Vernon Dahmer in Hattiesburg, Miss., is firebombed Jan. 10. Dahmer’s family escapes but he dies the next day from severe burns. t The first SR-71 Blackbird spy plane goes into service Jan. 11 at Beale AFB in California. t The TV series Mister Ed airs its final episode Feb. 6. t NASA spacecraft Gemini 8 (David Scott, Neil Armstrong) conducts the first docking in space March 16, with an Agena target vehicle. t Paul Van Doren established the Vans shoe company in California on March 16. t President Johnson signs the 1966 Uniform Time Act on April 13, dealing with daylight saving time. t It’s a Small World opens May 28 at Disneyland. t The Supreme Court rules that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them June 13 in Miranda v.

Arizona. t Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention’s debut album, “Freak Out!,� is released June 27. It is an initial failure, but gains a massive cult following in subsequent years. t Groundbreaking takes place Aug. 5 for the World Trade Center in New York.

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only so far. Hidden is how pivotal faith turned out to be.� It helped give Robinson the confidence he needed to rise above not only the taunts and death threats he faced from outsiders, but also As an organization, the Marine Corps the insults he faced from some of his culture is based on rigid tradition with a white teammates. rich historical path paved by the Marines Furthermore, Henry believes, of bygone eras. Part of that legacy is Ma“Rickey had a ‘dark fire’ within him to rine aviation, preserved by a hidden gem right the wrongs of racism, which set containing historically significant equiphim on a mission to bring profound ment, aircraft and stories, located just outchange to America. Rickey was lookside of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. ing for someone who had the skills The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Musebut his scouting report showed he was um came into existence after a similar aviaalso looking for someone that had a tion museum at MCAS El Toro closed after support network, was married, and a the air station was decommissioned in 1999. strong sense of faith.� “Gen. Jay Hubbard, who started the muUnlike politics, sports has a way for seum at MCAS El Toro, called me up and teammates to come together. There said that they were going to close MCAS is a powerful story in the book that El Toro and move the museum to MCAS was recounted by another colleague of Miramar,� said retired Maj. Gen. Bobby Retired Maj. Gen. Bobby Butcher stands beside a Douglas A-4C Skyhawk at The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Robinson, Ralph Branca. While sitting Butcher, a Vietnam veteran and museum just outside Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. | P hoto by Sgt. David Bickel down with five other white teammates chairman of the board. “I joined his board who were from the Deep South, he reof directors in 1997 at El Toro, formed a drop the ordnance for the mission. We got because if we went out of the gate in uniminded them that all had worked in gas steering committee at MCAS Miramar in to the point where I told my co-pilot that form, we would get spit on and have things stations with African Americans. They early 1999, and on April 1, 1999, I started we had to get out, and we both ejected thrown at us.�

The goal of this year’s air show is to not from the aircraft.� responded that the blacks pumped gas, the museum foundation down here.�

One of the Marine Corps’ primary fo- only display the aircraft used during the while the whites fixed cars, claiming, The museum is home to rotary air“We weren’t equal.� craft and several fixed wing assets which cuses is to honor the people who have sac- Vietnam era, but to also honor those that Branca retorted, “Well, you won’t be have been used throughout the Marine rificed for this country, as evidenced by the sacrificed their lives for this country. “Many of us were spit on when we 2017 MCAS Miramar Air Show’s theme: A equal on the ball field either. Jackie’s Corps’ history. came back,� stated Bibbler. “We never got better than you.� “I flew the A-4 Skyhawk for 31 years, Salute to Vietnam veterans. “When I came back from Vietnam, we thanked for what we did. We did what Rickey knew this experiment had to and we have several versions outside,� said succeed and that many on other teams Butcher. “We have a drone outside that were briefed before they turned us loose we were supposed to do and a lot of guys would show their racial resentment has seen combat in Desert Shield and Des- and let us go,� recalled Butcher. “They in- didn’t come back. I’d say it’s about time all through slurs and attempting to do ert Storm, as well as many more aircraft sisted that we changed into civilian clothes of us were recognized.� physical harm. To emphasize how faith that have been in combat.� played such an important role, Henry Many of the aircraft displayed at the BRAT told how Rickey quoted to Robinson museum have seen combat with different Continued from Page 1 from the Bible, “An eye for an eye, and squadrons throughout the years. a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto you, “I’ve flown an OV-10 Bronco,� said racks and be taken care of by regimental that ye resist not evil. But whosoever Butcher. “The one that we have outside ac- Early references funds, and those whose families had to live shall smite thee on thee right cheek, tually saw combat as part of a Navy SquadDr. Grace Clifton, a professor at Open outside the barracks. The song referenced turn to him the other also.� He then ron in Vietnam and the Marine Corps University in the U.K., has done research the latter as being “brats and wives.� said, “Above all you cannot fight back. used it in Desert Shield and Desert Storm.� with the U.S. Army’s Dr. Becky Powell into The lyrics may have been the first referThat’s the only way this experiment Veterans are the primary volunteers at the origins of the term. ence to brat in relation to military families. will succeed, and others will follow in the museum and often share their indiClifton found reference to a song writyour footsteps.� vidual stories and experiences with guests. ten in 1707 for a satirical play called “The A contraction for ‘Barrack Rat?’ “Robinson instinctively got that ref“When I was flying a routine ordnance Recruiting Officer� that described soldier Clifton said the term “barrack rat� was erence from the Bible,� Henry said. “He drop mission, I had two rounds that hit life and that of their dependents. Back also used at the end of the 18th century in responded by saying, ‘Mr. Rickey, I’ve me,� said retired Lt. Col. Jay Bibbler, a then, married soldiers were divided into the U.K. when discussing stories about the got two cheeks. I have another cheek.’ I Vietnam veteran and former Marine pilot. two categories: the lucky few who were al- lives of children in army barracks, so it’s think they both felt God was with them, “My right engine gave out, and I couldn’t lowed to have their families live in the bar- possible that the two words were turned and they connected through the Biblical into a contraction to create the term brat. references. In fact, in 1949 in a speech “Barrack rat� also surfaced in “A Dicon Capitol Hill, Robinson himself stattionary of Slang and Unconventional ed, ‘I am a religious man. Therefore I English.� It cited the book “Old Soldier cherish America where I am free to worSahib� written in 1936 by Frank Richship as I please.’� ards, a British soldier who detailed his Life Magazine’s headline said it all: experiences while stationed in India and “Negroes Are Americans: Jackie RobinBurma during the early 20th century.

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Ourlads’: “A tools-rich, hard working athlete who grew up in a pro style offense and saw plenty of action blocking and tackling over the past four years. He has the physical ability to energize the tight end position on any team. Howard is a match-up nightmare for defenses because of his size, speed, and athletic ability. Woefully underused at Alabama until the national championship game where he showcased his immense talent.�

Forget the fact Telesco drafted Hunter Henry at the top of the second round last year. If Telesco is able to pick the best tight end in the draft for the second straight year, the gameday schemes offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt could design around Henry, Howard and future Hallof-Famer Antonio Gates would be a nightmare for opposing defenses.

Also, think about the New England Patriots and how dominant they were when the offense featured the two tight end attack of Rob Gronkowski and the late Aaron Hernandez.

During the years 2010-2012, the tandem of “Gronk� and Hernandez combined for 3,634 receptions, 4,619 yards and 56 touchdowns. The size of the 6-foot-6-inch, 265-pound Gronkowski and the 6-foot-1inch, 245-pound Hernandez presented matchup problems for every defense the Patriots faced.

Before dismissing the idea of drafting Howard, Chargers fans should remember the success Rivers had while throwing to receivers Vincent Jackson (6-feet5-inches, 230-pounds) and Malcolm Floyd (6-feet-5-inches, 225-pounds).

Imagine defenses scrambling to match-up against the likes of Henry (6-feet-5-inches, 250-pounds), Gates (6-feet-4-inches, 255-pounds), Howard (6-feet-6-inches, 248-pounds) and Allen (6-feet-2-inches, 211-pounds) all running routes at the same time — advantage Chargers.

Per Greg Gabriel (Pro Football Weekly), Howard’s versatility allowed him to “play in tight (next to the OT), as a Y, split out, in the slot and as a wing in college and should be able to do the same as a pro.�

The Chargers offense finished the 2016 season ranked 14th overall — rushing (26th), passing (8th) and scoring (9th). Bringing in another highcaliber offensive weapon for Rivers to connect with can only improve those numbers exponentially.

The Endzone: Every year players slide down the draft board because of reported

injury concerns, questionable character issues or a team trades up and changes the draft board. Alabama has two such players the Chargers could take as well — DT Jonathan Allen and ILB Reuben Foster.

The odds of Allen falling to the seventh pick is slim, but if he does, the Chargers should take him.

The Chargers defense finished last season ranked 29th in scoring by allowing the fourth most points in the NFL. Pairing Allen next to Brandon Mebane on the interior with Joey Bosa and Corey Liuget on the outside in new coordinator Gus Bradley’s 4-3 scheme, the defensive front seven would be one of the best in the league. A first-team ALL-SEC selection three years in a row, Allen is ranked No. 2 on Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) Top 250 Prospects and Ourlads’ top 50 Prospects, in his latest mock draft, Rob Rang (CBS Sports.com) believes Allen will fall to the Chargers. “The Chargers won big a year ago with Joey Bosa and could be in a similar position this year should Allen fall into their lap,� Rang said. “The 6-foot-3-inch, 286-pound Allen has the intangibles the Chargers have long prized and could remind new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley of former Seahawks pupil Michael Bennett with his positional versatility, initial burst and coordinated, powerful hand play.�

As for Foster, questions about his char-

acter have him sliding down the draft board because of a couple incidents during the last three months. After losing linebacker Manti Te’o to the New Orleans Saints in free agency and designating Melvin Ingram with the non-exclusive franchise tag, Telesco could always select Foster to bolster his linebacker corps in the event he cannot agree to a long-term contract with Ingram. Ranked No. 5 on PFF’s Top 250 Prospect List and No. 15 on Ourlad’s top 50 List, Foster is considered a three-down ‘backer capable of playing inside or outside depending on the scheme.

Rang believes the questions around Foster drops him to the Washington Redskins at No. 15. “Foster is a top-10 talent but might suffer a slide on draft day after questions about his decision-making off the field and durability on it surfaced since the season ended,� Rang said. “Possessing remarkable closing speed and the physicality to intimidate, he could prove a steal at this point in the draft.�

Whichever direction Telesco decides to go in the draft, one thing is for sure — this class must have the same kind of highimpact on the team as the players selected in last year’s draft. With so much negative response the ownership continues to receive for moving the franchise from San Diego to Los Angeles, the team needs to win immediately in order to start building a much-needed fan base.

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That was a mission in itself.

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JJ: Fernando, what do you want viewers families and in between are insurgents to take away after watching “Sand Castle�? who only want to destroy.

Coimbra took on the challenge of FC: That’s a complex question because there are so many things. We always talk bringing this intense and human story about war in a political way, but we don’t of soldiers and the Iraqi people during a dedicate much of ourselves to understand- dangerous war. Bringing the authenticity ing soldiers or the Iraqi people. I want ev- of screenwriter Chris Roessner’s story to eryone to see the human side of all this film, Coimbra has embraced every aspect with no judgment on who is bad or who and every scene is brilliantly done.

I encourage everyone to take a moment is good. That doesn’t matter and the film involves many other things. To be in a situ- to view the film “Sand Castle� on Netflix. ation like this is a traumatic situation for all of the people involved.

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If the Democrats continue to stop the president by not passing laws to lower our medical costs, create jobs, reduce taxes, secure our borders and rebuild our infrastructure, they lose any sense of credibility.

Like Rush, I do not have any faith in the polls that say President Trump has such a low approval rating. In his first 100 days he has signed 12 executive orders and 12 memorandums — more than any other president in the history of our country.

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in life — not their political ideologies that all have a tendency to lean to the left.

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The physician Subway party Got a funny joke you want to share? evening.�

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This is my third trip to Cabo San Lucas. There’s an abundance of sightseeing, sports, fishing and shopping in the area, but on this trip I was happily grounded at the RIU Palace. After all, I had a story to write!

Fudgeler or not, I have the best job in the world.

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