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Gaining the trust of quarterback Tom Brady is no easy task for the 2018 seventh-round draft pick, who made his NFL debut this year after spending his rookie season on injured reserve. But as one of two tight ends on the roster — Ben Watson was released Monday and the retired Gronkowski just joined Fox as an NFL studio analyst — Izzo is doing his best to get up to speed. The connection will take time and require “a lot of hard work,” Izzo said, so he’s been studying the playbook as well as film featuring Gronk and former Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett. Izzo noted his focus is on the details in all facets of his position — not just route running. He’s working, for example, on his footwork and hand placement so he can block more effectively in the run game, too. “I’m always constantly trying to improve,” said Izzo. “Consistency is one of the most important things I try to preach every week, whether that’s in … [Read more...] about Tight end Ryan Izzo trying to gain connection with Tom Brady

By Sarah Roberts on Oct 11, 2019 in Europe, Italy, Regions, Western Europe Italy is a country of great beauty, great culture and most importantly, great gelato! Seeing a place with fresh, naïve eyes is often a brilliant way to soak up your surroundings and experience the wonderment that you may have left behind in your childhood years. However, it is wise not to go into it completely blind, thus we have compiled a list of the 10 things you need to know before visiting Italy so that your trip is as seamless as possible! Tipping is not required In fact, in the South of Italy, it is often considered offensive to leave one! There has been controversy recently regarding the fact that tourists may often be preyed upon for extra tipping whereas locals very rarely tip! It is important to know the difference between service or cover charge which is mandatory in many restaurants, and tipping, which is always voluntary and not customary in Italy at all. Coffee is cheaper at the bar In … [Read more...] about 10 things you need to know when visiting Italy

A visitor from San Diego who happened to be driving through Laramie, Wyo., four years ago discovered it all but deserted on a Sunday morning.A 30 mph wind whipped up along the empty streets, its whistle interrupted by the sound of an empty plastic milk jug bouncing along like a modern-day tumble weed.The Wyoming campus was nearly as quiet as the Greenhill Cemetery that is adjacent to the Cowboys’ War Memorial Stadium.Such was life with Wyoming in the midst of 10 losses in 11 games. There was not much more hooting and hollering on a Saturday night than there was that Sunday morning. San Diego State dealt Wyoming one of the losses, 38-3, that year when the Cowboys came for a visit in the second-to-last week of the season.Fortunes have changed substantially for Wyoming (4-1, 1-0 Mountain West), which hasn’t had a losing season since then. SDSU (4-1, 1-1) meets the Cowboys on Saturday night for the first time since that 2015 appearance.The Aztecs have won 10 of 16 meetings … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Watch: Wyoming at Aztecs

08 Oct How to Experience the World from your Home Posted at 19:43h in Blog by Victoria Travelling can be tiring, difficult to organize, and just plain expensive. Sometimes, you simply don’t have the time to travel among work and other life responsibilities, but you still find yourself itching for the adrenaline of trying something new that often only travelling can give you. If you don’t have the time to travel at the moment, or you’re in between travel trips, there are still ways for you to experience and learn new things about the world, even from your own home.  Watch Nature Documentaries Nature documentaries are full to the brim of information about wildlife and nature from all across the globe and they can be enough to satiate your desire to travel for the time being. You can learn about and see the beautiful mountain tops of the Alps, or discover the secrets of the Savannah in Africa, all from your living room. They can even give you … [Read more...] about How to Experience the World from your Home

National City: Want to try tennis for the first time? Or are you an experienced player looking for some fun with the tennis community? Come to Family Tennis Day from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 10/12 at EL Toyon Park, 2005 E. 4th St. All ages and experience levels welcome. No registration required and equipment will be provided. Do some fun drills and hit for prizes! A free follow-up drop-in tennis class will be offered for beginner adults wanting to learn more. Call (619) 299-8647. Hosted by the city of National City and the San Diego District Tennis Association.City Councils: (Oct. 10-16)Chula Vista, 276 Fourth Ave.: 5 p.m. TuesdayImperial Beach, 825 Imperial Beach Blvd.: 6 p.m. Wednesday Lemon Grove, 3146 School Lane: 6 p.m. Tuesday National City, 1243 National City Blvd.: 6 p.m. Tuesday School Boards:Chula Vista Elementary School District, Education Service and Support Center, 84 East J St.: 6 p.m. National School District (National City), 1500 N Ave.: 6 p.m. Wednesday Santee School … [Read more...] about What’s on: National City hosts Family Tennis Day