Sentences with phrase «strong up the middle»

No defense is stronger up the middle than the 49ers», so it should come as no surprise that opponents are completing a league - low 48.8 % of their passes.

I think Gio will prioritize getting the most out of him because we need to be stronger up the middle.

The best defenses are strong up the middle, and we need to be too.

Time for some brutal honesty... this team, as it stands, is in no better position to compete next season than they were 12 months ago, minus the fact that some fans have been easily snowed by the acquisition of Lacazette, the free transfer LB and the release of Sanogo... if you look at the facts carefully you will see a team that still has far more questions than answers... to better show what I mean by this statement I will briefly discuss the current state of affairs on a position - by - position basis... in goal we have 4 potential candidates, but in reality we have only 1 option with any real future and somehow he's the only one we have actively tried to get rid of for years because he and his father were a little too involved on social media and he got caught smoking (funny how people still defend Wiltshire under the same and far worse circumstances)... you would think we would want to keep any goaltender that Juventus had interest in, as they seem to have a pretty good history when it comes to that position... as far as the defenders on our current roster there are only a few individuals whom have the skill and / or youth worthy of our time and / or investment, as such we should get rid of anyone who doesn't meet those simple requirements, which means we should get rid of DeBouchy, Gibbs, Gabriel, Mertz and loan out Chambers to see if last seasons foray with Middlesborough was an anomaly or a prediction of things to come... some fans have lamented wildly about the return of Mertz to the starting lineup due to his FA Cup performance but these sort of pie in the sky meanderings are indicative of what's wrong with this club and it's wishy - washy fan - base... in addition to these moves the club should aggressively pursue the acquisition of dominant and mobile CB to stabilize an all too fragile defensive group that has self - destructed on numerous occasions over the past 5 seasons... moving forward and building on our need to re-establish our once dominant presence throughout the middle of the park we need to target a CDM then do whatever it takes to get that player into the fold without any of the usual nickel and diming we have become famous for (this kind of ruthless haggling has cost us numerous special players and certainly can't help make the player in question feel good about the way their future potential employer feels about them)... in order for us to become dominant again we need to be strong up the middle again from Goalkeeper to CB to DM to ACM to striker, like we did in our most glorious years before and during Wenger's reign... with this in mind, if we want Ozil to be that dominant attacking midfielder we can't keep leaving him exposed to constant ridicule about his lack of defensive prowess and provide him with the proper players in the final third... he was never a good defensive player in Real or with the German National squad and they certainly didn't suffer as a result of his presence on the pitch... as for the rest of the midfield the blame falls squarely in the hands of Wenger and Gazidis, the fact that Ramsey, Ox, Sanchez and even Ozil were allowed to regularly start when none of the aforementioned had more than a year left under contract is criminal for a club of this size and financial might... the fact that we could find money for Walcott and Xhaka, who weren't even guaranteed starters, means that our whole business model needs a complete overhaul... for me it's time to get rid of some serious deadweight, even if it means selling them below what you believe their market value is just to simply right this ship and change the stagnant culture that currently exists... this means saying goodbye to Wiltshire, Elneny, Carzola, Walcott and Ramsey... everyone, minus Elneny, have spent just as much time on the training table as on the field of play, which would be manageable if they weren't so inconsistent from a performance standpoint (excluding Carzola, who is like the recent version of Rosicky — too bad, both will be deeply missed)... in their places we need to bring in some proven performers with no history of injuries... up front, although I do like the possibilities that a player like Lacazette presents, the fact that we had to wait so many years to acquire some true quality at the striker position falls once again squarely at the feet of Wenger... this issue highlights the ultimate scam being perpetrated by this club since the arrival of Kroenke: pretend your a small market club when it comes to making purchases but milk your fans like a big market club when it comes to ticket prices and merchandising... I believe the reason why Wenger hasn't pursued someone of Henry's quality, minus a fairly inexpensive RVP, was that he knew that they would demand players of a similar ilk to be brought on board and that wasn't possible when the business model was that of a «selling» club... does it really make sense that we could only make a cheeky bid for Suarez, or that we couldn't get Higuain over the line when he was being offered up for half the price he eventually went to Juve for, or that we've only paid any interest to strikers who were clearly not going to press their current teams to let them go to Arsenal like Benzema or Cavani... just part of the facade that finally came crashing down when Sanchez finally called their bluff... the fact remains that no one wants to win more than Sanchez, including Wenger, and although I don't agree with everything that he has done off the field, I would much rather have Alexis front and center than a manager who has clearly bought into the Kroenke model in large part due to the fact that his enormous ego suggests that only he could accomplish great things without breaking the bank... unfortunately that isn't possible anymore as the game has changed quite dramatically in the last 15 years, which has left a largely complacent and complicit Wenger on the outside looking in... so don't blame those players who demanded more and were left wanting... don't blame those fans who have tried desperately to raise awareness for several years when cracks began to appear... place the blame at the feet of those who were well aware all along of the potential pitfalls of just such a plan but continued to follow it even when it was no longer a financial necessity, like it ever really was...

Not exact matches

In 2010, Naheed Nenshi came up through the middle of two strong candidates to win the 2010 election with 39 % of the vote.

At the other end of the spectrum, children in middle - to - upper - class families grow up knowing that college, work, and a strong family are all desirable and attainable.

However, the pattern of moving up in America is so strong that this orientation grows weaker as members become more middle - class.

Because the staff is so green, strong defense up the middle will be especially critical.

Yes we could have fielded very strong teams this weekend if he'd have woken up from his usual slumber and spent some cash oh no he's just the same as he's always been after looking how the others are spending on top quality players we're middle of the table bound this season that's for sure.

What you also forget, with a donkey upfront, defenders can sit higher up the pitch, thus congesting the middle field which is the strongest part of our team.

Tech's havoc numbers were still strong, and while the loss of play - makers Luther Maddy, Dadi Lhomme Nicolas, and Deon Clarke is damaging, the Hokies do still return Andrew Motuapuaka at middle linebacker and Ken Ekanem and Woody Baron up front.

For example 4 -3-3 concentrate less on playing in the centre and attempting to dominate it as it's contest Arsenal will win and take advantage of the fact that the full backs haven't got pace, which normally means the defensive midfielders or center backs often end up doubling up on the wingers... thus clearing a space in the middle and allowing people like Ozil and Giroud to play to the strong points of their game.

Arsene Wenger played a much stronger starting line up today, with Xhaka and Ramsey in the middle and both Lacazette and Giroud up front.

Throw in a pair of senior captains in Kelsey Yoder, a strong middle blocker, and Anna Hicks, a two - sport standout for Yates» squad, and the Bruins have plenty of experience to back up their lofty claims.

They will help make up the middle of the batting order along with Mike Gilbert to solidify a strong Offensive attack.

A long, skinny, redheaded kid growing up in a strong Catholic middle - class home in the San Diego suburb of La Mesa.

This sleep suit is made with three layers to help babies who have a strong startle reflex and wake themselves up in the middle of the night.

I understand that different tactics work for different families, and when asked I don't really have strong convictions one way or the other about how someone should feed their multiples, or handle middle of the night wake - ups, or divide up baby duties.

As your baby grows stronger and the shoulder «snaps» are no longer sufficient you can choose from the Kids range of sleep bags which are designed with a front middle zipper and are available in six different sizes, suitable for babies and children up to ten years of age.

You wake up in the middle of the night because you are having contractions that are too strong to sleep through.

These proven leaders have the strong, progressive values we need to strengthen the Democratic Party and continue lifting up America's working - and middle - class families,» Cuomo said.

Bracing for what is expected to be a strong anti-Albany surge this fall, many Democratic candidates in New York have adopted the mantra of the middle, talking up pocketbook issues like jobs and taxes and focusing intently on moderate voters.

In a recent Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica study, poor academic performance, measured as grade point average (GPA) at age 16, was a robust and strong predictor of suicide attempt up to middle age.

Burger isn't sure whether extreme event attribution science is strong enough yet to stand up in court, but his team is in the middle of an in - depth analysis to answer just that question.

I'll be dreaming of world where art is power, healthy forests back negative interest currency, former Wall Street bankers wear clown suits to work as human pollinators, the middle and working class are as strong as ever, Bernie Sanders is President, Charles Eisenstein is his Chief Economic Advisor, and all those things that could be... If only... everyone would just shut up and listen to Tacocat.

Furthermore, what effects do these actions have on the citizens caught in the middle of something so ugly and dangerous (a subplot that very few directors have the skill to weave into the grander scheme of things, let alone winding up allowing for some of the strongest takeaways from the film).

The director has worked long days — and nights — at the head of a 600 plus strong production team that includes 60 animators and the considerable voice talents of a stellar line - up of actors — including Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey and Jonah Hill — who portray the dastardly Megamind (Ferrell) and the dashing Metro Man (Pitt), and those caught up in the middle, as they battle for control of Metro City.

Written by aviator - turned - author John Monk Saunders (of Wings and The Dawn Patrol fame) and directed by German émigré William Dieterle, the film lacks a strong central personality and mostly meanders through the middle but that easy rhythm and directionless story defines their whole situation and sets up the devastating third act, where the group travels to Lisbon for the bullfights.

And just when you think she can't possibly be that smart or strong, her voice breaks in the middle of a line like Barbara Stanwyck's when she looks at Fred MacMurray at the end of Double Indemnity, and we forgive her everything, take the blame, and sign up for more (almost).

Body of Lies Rated R for strong violence including torture, and for language throughout Available on DVD and Blu - ray Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe team up in this Ridley Scott film about the CIA fighting terrorism in the Middle East.

Schools That Work: Cochrane Collegiate Academy principal Josh Bishop (right) makes sure his middle school teachers receive strong support and consistent PD — up to 90 hours every year.

David Benke, 57, tackled Bruco Strong Eagle Westwood, an unemployed ranch hand who allegedly showed up at Deer Creek Middle School and started firing at students.

That is why I would especially like to recognize Aspire Public Schools for stepping up and submitting a strong application today to run a middle school under PSC.

«Thanks to their stronger number sense, students are now keeping up with more challenging middle school curriculum.

Such fantastic control over the brakes allows you be on the middle pedal right up to the apex of a corner, increasing the strong front - end grip, even on the road.

It's strong at every point of its range, loading up early, bellowing deeply in the middle revs before peaking at a scream at 7000rpm.

Stationed in the middle ground of the Panamera line - up, the E-Hybrid makes a strong case for itself.

We had a really, really tough middle stint where Ferrari and Ford were strong, but I was able to keep up with them.

Although there have always been strong female characters in books for young people, it wasn't so typical for middle - grade fiction 20 years ago to feature a girl who punched out an adversary, stood up to adults, or talked back to police officers.

The middle period was a strong bull market, the worst environment for active managers, who find it hard to keep up as the indexes charge ahead.

«Rocco Forte Hotels has had a significant reach into the Middle East during the last 15 years, as travellers from this part of the world make up a strong proportion of our guests in the UK, Germany, Italy and other destinations,» said Rocco Forte, chairman Rocco Forte Hotels.

- Iizuka has received a ton of requests from fans to have their own original characters appear in Sonic games - while that couldn't happen, Sonic Forces» custom character recognizes that fan desire - the avatar was created with the idea of «making straight high - speed action» - this time the concept is that all three styles (Modern, Classic, Avatar) would be high - speed based - make selections for the face, mouth, body color, and gender of custom characters - each species will also have their own unique skills, such as wolves being able to pull nearby rings - you can't change custom characters in the middle of the game - there is some sort of feature that's unlocked after you've cleared the game once related to this - the new avatar style will have a speedy and rhythmic style like Modern Sonic, but also different vectors from Sonic - this includes differences in timing for pressing buttons, or the Wisps giving the avatar trickier movements - the story aims to depict heroes that would feel like Sonic - by controlling different characters, the devs hope to show a story that extends to explaining the world setting as well - the story concept has been «Hero Army vs. Eggman's Army» from the start - when wondering who should be made playable among the heroes, the idea came up for Classic Sonic - the character setting for the avatar is a civilian in an area occupied by Eggman who stands up and fights together with Sonic - during stages, you'll hear radio contact from partners like Tails and Amy - Sonic and the rest of the gang form a resistance to stand against Eggman's army, so they relay information from headquarters - boss characters like Chaos and Metal Sonic will appear in Eggman's army - details on the new character (Infinite) are being kept secret - the main part of the storyline is that Eggman gathers strong enemies in the past to form an all mighty army - some people might be wondering why Shadow is on the enemy's side, but they can find out more by experiencing the story - the team thinks Japanese fans are taking a liking to the serious story and character customization features - there were some struggles with the new engine in early stages, but now they've moved to a smooth development process - the team knew they wanted to bring the game to Nintendo's new console before they even knew it was the Switch - the Switch info came to them during the middle of the game's development - SEGA knew Nintendo fans would want to play Sonic's new game, which is why they personally worked to bring it to Switch - SEGA plans to show the game in Japan at Tokyo Game Show 2017 in September - the team is also working on providing new information, including news that would be unique to Japan

Kill the horde of Skull warriors and collect the ectoplasm to set up towers and defenses whenever the magic stones light up: CATAPULTS, to throw flame to the enemy; BARRICADES, to block the attackers in their path; BARRELS, to shoot fire arrows and explode them in the middle of a skeleton legion; POISON PLANTS, to hit the warriors and slay them slowly while they walk... There are diverse types of magic energy to use at war: LIGHTNING, to defeat targets with metal or steel armor; FIRE, to burn light armor troops and blow up the exploding barrels; ICE, to turn your victims into ice cubes and slow them down; POISON, just one drop and the victim will succumb little by little to its toxic effects; STUN, to shoot and make their heads spin and leave them stupefied; EXPLOSIVE, to send everything flying with its strong TNT head... Use all with the different kind of arrows and do individual, radius or multiple damage.

When sheep flock together, in order to protect the collective, the strong end up in the middle of the flock; the old, infirm and weak end up on the outside of the flock, leaving them easy pickin's for any predators who may be nearby.

The year - over-year results above for all three houses during New York's September 2013 sales of Contemporary art — $ 32.2 m up 29 % over the year before — give strong support to the claims by many that the middle market for Contemporary art is thriving.

, they should have him making that speech with water up to his ankles, a raincoat on, being blown in a strong wind, or standing in the middle of a desert somewhere.

This is what happened to the 2007 hurricane season: There were constant, very large systems of hot, humid air, trying to cross the Atlantic, but in the middle of the summer they got swept back to Africa, and in October and November, they were blocked by a very strong area of high pressure and swept up to the North Pole by strong winds.

In those countries where population goes down the price of labor goes up and the middle class gets stronger.

We observed changes in foF2 up to 60 % during these events, which at middle latitudes are typical rather for strong geomagnetic storms than for minor and moderate disturbances.

GISS assumes that the correlation of temperature change is fairly strong for stations separated by up to 1,200 kilometers, especially at middle and high latitudes.