mercurynews--2020-11-01--Super typhoon weakens after slamming Philippines; 7 dead

MANILA , Philippines ( AP ) — A powerful super typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines with ferocious winds Sunday , killing at least seven people and causing volcanic mudflows to bury houses before weakening as it blew toward Manila , where the capital ’ s main airport was shut down , officials said .
Typhoon Goni hit the island province of Catanduanes at dawn with sustained winds of 225 kilometers ( 140 miles ) per hour and gusts of 280 kph ( 174 mph ) .
It was barreling west toward densely populated regions , including Manila , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that hit a week ago and left at least 22 people dead .
Gov .
Al Francis Bichara said at least four people were killed in his hard-hit province of Albay , including a father and son who were in a rural community that was hit by mudflows and boulders swept down from Mayon Volcano by heavy rains .
Villagers fled to safety as the typhoon approached , but the two apparently stayed put , he said .
“ The child was found 15 kilometers ( 9 miles ) away , ” Bichara @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child was swept away by mudflows and floodwaters .
Three other villagers , including one pinned down by a tree , were killed in Albay , the Office of Civil Defense said .
Ricardo Jalad , who heads the government ’ s disaster-response agency , said the typhoon ’ s destructive force was capable of causing major damage .
“ There are so many people who are really in vulnerable areas , ” he said .
The Philippine weather agency reinforced those concerns , saying that within 12 hours after the typhoon blasted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ catastrophic , violent winds and intense to torrential rainfall.
” Residents were warned of likely landslides , massive flooding , storm surges of up to 5 meters ( 16 feet ) and powerful winds that can blow away shanties .
But as in past storms , some refused to heed the warnings .
In Quezon province , villager Diane Joco scrambled with her husband , parents , siblings and cousin out of their flimsy houses on stilts on the shore of Calauag town , but stayed close by in a neighbor ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own homes .
“ We should be nearby to be able to repair any damage to our house quickly , otherwise it will fall apart and be blown away .
We have no other house , ” Joco said by phone .
She suddenly yelled as she spoke , saying that a part of the tin roof of her neighbor ’ s house was nearly ripped off by a frightening gust .
One of the most powerful typhoons in the world this year , Goni has evoked memories of Typhoon Haiyan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or missing , flattened entire villages , swept ships inland and displaced more than 5 million in the central Philippines in November 2013 .
Goni weakened before nightfall , with sustained winds of 165 kph ( 102 mph ) and gusts of up to 230 kph ( 143 mph ) , but remained dangerously strong , forecasters said .
Jalad , the disaster-response official , said nearly a million people were preemptively moved into emergency shelters .
Forecasters said the typhoon ’ s eye may pass about 70 kilometers ( 43 miles ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capital region of more than 13 million people , around nightfall on Sunday .
Manila ’ s main airport was ordered shut down for 24 hours from Sunday to Monday , and airlines canceled dozens of international and domestic flights .
The military and national police , along with the coast guard , were put on full alert .
In a Manila gymnasium that was turned into an emergency shelter , displaced residents worried about COVID-19 outbreaks .
The Philippines has had more than 383,000 cases of the virus , the second-most in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are scared — our fears are doubled , ” said Jaqueline Almocera , a 44-year-old street vendor who took cover at the shelter .
“ The people here are mixed , unlike when you ’ re at home , safe and we don ’ t go out .
Here you interact with other evacuees.
” Hundreds of COVID-19 patients were moved to hospitals and hotels from tent quarantine centers as the typhoon blew closer to the country , Jalad said .
The Philippines is lashed by about 20 typhoons and storms each year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the so-called Pacific “ Ring of Fire , ” where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common , making it one of the world ’ s most disaster-prone countries .
Associated Press photojournalist Aaron Favila contributed to this report .

By JIM GOMEZ and JOEAL CALUPITAN
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A super typhoon blew into the eastern Philippines with disastrous force Sunday, killing at least 10 people and triggering volcanic mudflows that engulfed about 150 houses before weakening as it blew away from the country, officials said.
Typhoon Goni blasted into the eastern island province of Catanduanes at dawn from the Pacific with sustained winds of 225 kilometers (140 miles) per hour and gusts of 280 kph (174 mph), threatening some provinces still recovering from a deadly typhoon that hit a week ago.
Goni barreled through densely populated regions and threatened to sideswipe Manila, which shut down its main airport, but shifted southward Sunday night and spared the capital, the government weather agency said.
At least nine people were killed in the hard-hit province of Albay, including a father and son. Villagers fled to safety as the typhoon approached, but the two apparently stayed put in the community in Guinobatan town where about 150 houses were inundated by volcanic mudflow.
“The child was found 15 kilometers (9 miles) away,” Albay Gov. Al Francis Bichara told DZMM radio, adding that the boy was swept away by mudflows and found in the next town.
He did not say whether there were any other residents trapped by the rampaging mudflows in the community and added that downed communications made it hard for people to communicate. The Office of Civil Defense reported that three Guinobatan residents were missing, but it was not immediately clear if they were from the mudflow-hit community.
The other deaths in Albay included a villager who was pinned by a fallen tree. One person was killed in Catanduanes province.
Ricardo Jalad, who heads the government’s disaster-response agency, had feared that the typhoon could wreak major damage due to its enormous force. The Philippine weather agency reinforced those concerns, saying that within 12 hours after the typhoon’s landfall, people could face “catastrophic, violent winds and intense to torrential rainfall.”
Residents were warned of possible landslides, massive flooding, storm surges of up to 5 meters (16 feet) and powerful winds that can blow away shanties. But after hitting a mountain range and repeatedly slamming into coastal provinces, the typhoon gradually weakened, although it remained potentially deadly as it blew out into the South China Sea, forecasters said.
One of the most powerful typhoons in the world this year, Goni evoked memories of Typhoon Haiyan, which left more than 7,300 people dead or missing, flattened entire villages, swept ships inland and displaced more than 5 million in the central Philippines in November 2013.
Manila’s main airport was ordered shut down for 24 hours from Sunday to Monday, and airlines canceled dozens of international and domestic flights. Commuter train services were also suspended and a no-sail policy restriction was imposed by the coast guard due to initial fear over the typhoon’s threatening power. The military and national police, along with the coast guard, were put on full alert.
Jalad said nearly a million people were preemptively moved into emergency shelters.
In a Manila gymnasium that was turned into an emergency shelter, COVID-19 outbreaks were an added worry of displaced residents. The Philippines has had more than 383,000 cases of the virus, the second-most in Southeast Asia behind Indonesia.
“We are scared — our fears are doubled,” said Jaqueline Almocera, a 44-year-old street vendor who took cover at the shelter.
The Philippines is lashed by about 20 typhoons and storms each year. It’s also located on the so-called Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common, making it one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries.
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Associated Press photojournalist Aaron Favila contributed to this report.


mercurynews--2020-11-01--DA: Armed suspect in Marin Breonna Taylor mural clash won’t be charged

San Rafael police have identified a man who brandished a weapon last month at a racial mural , but prosecutors declined to file charges .
The chalk mural honored Breonna Taylor , the Black woman who was fatally shot during a raid by police in Louisville , Kentucky .
Activists drew it on a bridge wall at the intersection of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway and Las Gallinas Avenue .
The city removed it on Sept. 3 because it did not go through an approval process .
On Sept. 24 , when a man tried to wash the mural off , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his bucket and threw water on him , police said .
The man brandished a weapon and left .
San Rafael investigators identified the man as a Marin County resident and think the weapon was a small Taser , not a firearm , police Lt. Dan Fink said “ Different people saw different things , ” Fink said .
“ We did extensive interviews and follow up interviews on this topic because it is very germane to potential charges in this case .
We had specific information from a witness that had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon as a Taser.
” Police sent the case to the Marin County District Attorney ’ s Office to review for potential charges .
District Attorney Lori Frugoli said her office did not file charges , but did not specify why .
“ After a full and careful review of the case we determined we are unable to file criminal charges in this matter , ” Frugoli said .
“ To be clear , this particular situation and incident is an anomaly .
We take this and similar conduct seriously and will fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we are able to do so .
“ We thank the community members who stepped forward to provide witness statements and video evidence of the incident , ” she said .
“ We will be making no further comments about the case.
” Police declined to name the suspect because he was not charged .
San Rafael resident Alyssa Martinez said the suspect had confronted her previously while she and others chalked the concrete wall to honor Taylor .
“ He scared the whole neighborhood and put everyone at risk and fearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ ve encountered him more than three times , him and his crew.
” She said the decision not to charge the man is “ outrageous.
” “ It ’ s terrible how the district attorney is handling this , ” she said .
“ If the guy who pulled out the weapon was Black , he would have been found and arrested.
” Fink said cameras were put up at the site soon after the incident was caught on camera by a man driving to work .
• Bay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for weeks • Philadelphia calls for National Guard after 2 nights of unrest “ They were put up in the interest of public safety and did not help with this case , ” he said .
“ As far as I know , there have been no further incidents since they ’ ve gone up .
They ’ ve acted as a deterrent for some of the activity we saw , arguments and tension between groups .
We are happy on our side because they appear to help bring calm to the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon.
” The city removed the mural again on Oct. 6 , said Cristine Alilovich , assistant city manager .
“ As far as I know it ’ s not up anymore , but it ’ s been taken down and put back up by the community , ” she said .
“ The second time we went out to remove it was a few weeks ago , but it was in permanent spray paint .
So we had to paint over it.
” Alilovich said that as far as she knows the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city is developing a “ community-driven process to discuss the possibility of creating a public art project .
”

San Rafael police have identified a man who brandished a weapon last month at a racial mural, but prosecutors declined to file charges.
The chalk mural honored Breonna Taylor, the Black woman who was fatally shot during a raid by police in Louisville, Kentucky. Activists drew it on a bridge wall at the intersection of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway and Las Gallinas Avenue.
The city removed it on Sept. 3 because it did not go through an approval process. On Sept. 24, when a man tried to wash the mural off, three witnesses confronted him. One grabbed his bucket and threw water on him, police said. The man brandished a weapon and left.
San Rafael investigators identified the man as a Marin County resident and think the weapon was a small Taser, not a firearm, police Lt. Dan Fink said
“Different people saw different things,” Fink said. “We did extensive interviews and follow up interviews on this topic because it is very germane to potential charges in this case. We had specific information from a witness that had the best view. They clearly identified the weapon as a Taser.”
Police sent the case to the Marin County District Attorney’s Office to review for potential charges. District Attorney Lori Frugoli said her office did not file charges, but did not specify why.
“After a full and careful review of the case we determined we are unable to file criminal charges in this matter,” Frugoli said. “To be clear, this particular situation and incident is an anomaly. We take this and similar conduct seriously and will fully investigate and prosecute such cases and conduct when we are able to do so.
“We thank the community members who stepped forward to provide witness statements and video evidence of the incident,” she said. “We will be making no further comments about the case.”
Police declined to name the suspect because he was not charged.
San Rafael resident Alyssa Martinez said the suspect had confronted her previously while she and others chalked the concrete wall to honor Taylor.
“He scared the whole neighborhood and put everyone at risk and fearing for their lives,” Martinez said. “I’ve encountered him more than three times, him and his crew.”
She said the decision not to charge the man is “outrageous.”
“It’s terrible how the district attorney is handling this,” she said. “If the guy who pulled out the weapon was Black, he would have been found and arrested.”
Fink said cameras were put up at the site soon after the incident was caught on camera by a man driving to work.
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The city removed the mural again on Oct. 6, said Cristine Alilovich, assistant city manager.
“As far as I know it’s not up anymore, but it’s been taken down and put back up by the community,” she said. “The second time we went out to remove it was a few weeks ago, but it was in permanent spray paint. So we had to paint over it.”
Alilovich said that as far as she knows the mural has not returned. She said the city is developing a “community-driven process to discuss the possibility of creating a public art project.”


mercurynews--2020-11-01--Santa Cruz County reports 16th death in Watsonville skilled nursing facility coronavirus outbreak

WATSONVILLE — The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency reported Friday that a 16th person has died in relation to the Watsonville Post Acute Center COVID-19 outbreak that started in September .
A man in his 90s that had several underlying health conditions in addition to a positive case of COVID-19 died at a local hospital Oct. 20 , according to county spokesman Jason Hoppin .
The county has to wait for each death certificate and note whether the virus was a component before adding it to the dashboard , which is why the news came 10 days after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel alluded to the state of the outbreak during her press conference announcing the possibility of the county moving to the orange tier of the state coronavirus measurement model Tuesday .
At that time , there were still people in the hospital but no new infections had been reported in over a week .
“ But we are not out of the woods , she said , ” Hoppin recounted Newel ’ s remarks on Friday afternoon .
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Hoppin was unsure upon query whether there were still active cases at the Watsonville skilled nursing facility , but he said that 50 total residents and 21 total staff members had been infected since the first cases were reported Sept. 18 .
As of deadline , Santa Cruz County health officials reported 2,884 cases of COVID-19 , with 226 of those cases being active .
Nearly 190 of the cases were severe enough to require hospitalization .
Nearly 60,000 tests conducted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Person-to-person contact through shared households remains the most likely source of exposure to COVID-19 in the county .

WATSONVILLE — The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency reported Friday that a 16th person has died in relation to the Watsonville Post Acute Center COVID-19 outbreak that started in September.
A man in his 90s that had several underlying health conditions in addition to a positive case of COVID-19 died at a local hospital Oct. 20, according to county spokesman Jason Hoppin.
The county has to wait for each death certificate and note whether the virus was a component before adding it to the dashboard, which is why the news came 10 days after the death.
Hoppin said Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel alluded to the state of the outbreak during her press conference announcing the possibility of the county moving to the orange tier of the state coronavirus measurement model Tuesday. At that time, there were still people in the hospital but no new infections had been reported in over a week.
“But we are not out of the woods, she said,” Hoppin recounted Newel’s remarks on Friday afternoon.
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“It’s a very unfortunate tragedy,” Hoppin said.
As of deadline, Santa Cruz County health officials reported 2,884 cases of COVID-19, with 226 of those cases being active. Nearly 190 of the cases were severe enough to require hospitalization. Nearly 60,000 tests conducted in county labs have come back negative. Person-to-person contact through shared households remains the most likely source of exposure to COVID-19 in the county.


mercurynews--2020-11-01--First the UCs didn’t require SAT, and now it’s not allowed, say judges

SAN FRANCISCO — Student applicants to the University of California can ’ t submit their standardized test scores with their admissions as the system works to phase out the exam requirements , a state appeals court ruled Thursday .
UC regents voted in May to drop the SAT and ACT test scores as admission requirements but permitted individual campuses to allow optional , voluntary submissions for 2021 and 2022. a lawsuit says the scores place low-income students , minorities and people with disabilities at an unfair disadvantage .
A judge issued an injunction in August , which led to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a three-member panel of the First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco lifted a stay on the lower court injunction , thus barring campuses from accepting or considering the scores for at least the 2021-2022 school year , the San Francisco Chronicle reported .
The court noted that six of 10 UC campuses already agreed not to accept the test scores this year .
UC disagrees with the decision and is reviewing its options , said Claire Doan , spokeswoman for UC president Michael Drake .
UC ’ s governing Board of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tests over five years and to develop its own test as a replacement or scrap the test score admission requirement altogether .
With more than 290,000 students statewide , the move was seen as influential as other colleges nationwide eye similar choices .
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer .
Wealthier students also tend to take expensive prep courses that help boost their scores , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , critics say .

SAN FRANCISCO — Student applicants to the University of California can’t submit their standardized test scores with their admissions as the system works to phase out the exam requirements, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
UC regents voted in May to drop the SAT and ACT test scores as admission requirements but permitted individual campuses to allow optional, voluntary submissions for 2021 and 2022. a lawsuit says the scores place low-income students, minorities and people with disabilities at an unfair disadvantage. A judge issued an injunction in August, which led to an appeal.
In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel of the First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco lifted a stay on the lower court injunction, thus barring campuses from accepting or considering the scores for at least the 2021-2022 school year, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
The court noted that six of 10 UC campuses already agreed not to accept the test scores this year.
UC disagrees with the decision and is reviewing its options, said Claire Doan, spokeswoman for UC president Michael Drake.
UC’s governing Board of Regents voted in May to phase out the tests over five years and to develop its own test as a replacement or scrap the test score admission requirement altogether.
With more than 290,000 students statewide, the move was seen as influential as other colleges nationwide eye similar choices.
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer. Wealthier students also tend to take expensive prep courses that help boost their scores, which many students can’t afford, critics say.


mercurynews--2020-11-01--Naval Academy midshipman, son of California cops, asks judge to block his removal over tweets

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN | The Associated Press COLLEGE PARK , Md .
— Chase Standage , a U.S .
Naval Academy midshipman facing expulsion over social media posts , sees himself as a casualty of a campus “ culture war.
” Academy leaders say the damage to his military career was self-inflicted .
An academy official recommended disenrolling the white midshipman for tweeting a flurry of crude messages , including one in which he said Breonna Taylor received “ justice ” on the day police in Louisville , Kentucky , killed the Black woman during a drug raid .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decide whether the 21-year-old California native has a future as a Naval officer and pilot .
U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander didn ’ t immediately rule on Friday after presiding over a hearing on Standage ’ s request for a court order allowing him to finish his senior year and graduate .
The judge said Standage ’ s posts were “ distasteful at best ” and demonstrated poor judgment , but she questioned why he faces “ the most draconian sanction he could get ” when the academy explicitly permits midshipmen to express @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It appears that people in charge didn ’ t like his point of view .
Not the way he said it but what he said , ” Hollander said .
Standage sued to block his separation from the academy , claiming it violated his First Amendment right to freely express his views .
His lawsuit also claims academy leaders violated his Fifth Amendment right to due process , denying him a fair and impartial disciplinary hearing .
He is accused of violating academy rules governing political activity and of engaging in conduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she will rule before the academy ’ s semester ends on Dec. 12 .
She previously ruled that Standage could remain at the academy while his lawsuit is pending .
“ This case is the kind of case that keeps you up at night when you ’ re a judge , ” she said .
The son of two Los Angeles Police Department officers , Standage says he feared for their safety during the week in June when he posted the tweets in question .
“ Why is it taking so long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
” a Twitter user posted in June .
“ Her justice was received on March 13 , 2020 , ” Standage replied , referring to the day of the deadly raid .
Academy investigators also singled out several other tweets in which Standage advocated using lethal force against civilians .
“ All it takes is one drone strike , ” he tweeted in response to another user ’ s post about “ antifa extremists ” in Seattle .
Standage posted under the username “ Cheese Sandwich ” and didn ’ t identify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but his Twitter handle was @ ChaseStandage .
Hollander expressed concern that Standage ’ s discipline will have a chilling effect on the free speech of other midshipmen .
“ I am not condoning or endorsing what he said , but there is a larger issue here , ” the judge said .
“ Where does the student know what would be deemed unprofessional ?
Where is that outlined ?
Because it seems like it ’ s totally subjective.
” Standage ’ s attorney , Jeffrey McFadden , said other midshipmen with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same standards without any consequences .
An academy official who recommended Standage ’ s removal said the midshipman “ lost my confidence in his ability to make sound decisions and to uphold the core values expected from an officer in the Navy.
” The court temporarily suspended Standage ’ s disciplinary process after he sued on Sept. 30 .
A government lawyer urged the judge to throw out the lawsuit .
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelly Marzullo said the courts must show “ great deference ” to the judgment of military authorities .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is better situated to evaluate whether comments that advocate for the use of airstrikes against civilians dishonor or disgrace an aspiring naval aviator and compromise his standing as an officer , ” Marzullo wrote in a court filing .
Standage ’ s lawsuit claims the academy is waging a culture war “ that not only mirrors the broader culture war at which the country currently finds itself , but one that is exacerbated by the unprecedented external stressor of the coronavirus pandemic and many midshipmen ’ s reckless abuse of social media.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. , the Naval Academy has been grappling with questions about systemic racism within their institutions .
In June , the Naval Academy rescinded an appointment to a Maryland student who posted racist , transphobic and sexist statements on the Discord instant messaging platform .
That same month , a retired Navy captain resigned from the US Naval Academy Alumni Association board after accidentally posting live video on social media of a conversation with his wife that included racist comments .
Vice Adm. Sean Buck , the Naval Academy ’ s superintendent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he was “ not naive in thinking that bigotry and racism do not exist , to some extent , within our Naval Academy family.
” Buck and Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite are named as defendants in Standage ’ s lawsuit .
The suit describes Buck as “ a true believer in the woke culture and its insistence that ‘ systemic ’ racism permeates the Naval Academy .
”

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN | The Associated Press
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Chase Standage, a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman facing expulsion over social media posts, sees himself as a casualty of a campus “culture war.” Academy leaders say the damage to his military career was self-inflicted.
An academy official recommended disenrolling the white midshipman for tweeting a flurry of crude messages, including one in which he said Breonna Taylor received “justice” on the day police in Louisville, Kentucky, killed the Black woman during a drug raid.
But a federal judge in Maryland ultimately could decide whether the 21-year-old California native has a future as a Naval officer and pilot. U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander didn’t immediately rule on Friday after presiding over a hearing on Standage’s request for a court order allowing him to finish his senior year and graduate.
The judge said Standage’s posts were “distasteful at best” and demonstrated poor judgment, but she questioned why he faces “the most draconian sanction he could get” when the academy explicitly permits midshipmen to express their personal opinions on social media.
“It appears that people in charge didn’t like his point of view. Not the way he said it but what he said,” Hollander said.
Standage sued to block his separation from the academy, claiming it violated his First Amendment right to freely express his views. His lawsuit also claims academy leaders violated his Fifth Amendment right to due process, denying him a fair and impartial disciplinary hearing. He is accused of violating academy rules governing political activity and of engaging in conduct unbecoming a midshipman.
Hollander expressed doubt that she will rule before the academy’s semester ends on Dec. 12. She previously ruled that Standage could remain at the academy while his lawsuit is pending.
“This case is the kind of case that keeps you up at night when you’re a judge,” she said.
The son of two Los Angeles Police Department officers, Standage says he feared for their safety during the week in June when he posted the tweets in question.
“Why is it taking so long for Breonna Taylor to receive her justice?” a Twitter user posted in June.
“Her justice was received on March 13, 2020,” Standage replied, referring to the day of the deadly raid.
Academy investigators also singled out several other tweets in which Standage advocated using lethal force against civilians.
“All it takes is one drone strike,” he tweeted in response to another user’s post about “antifa extremists” in Seattle.
Standage posted under the username “Cheese Sandwich” and didn’t identify himself as a midshipman in the posts, but his Twitter handle was @ChaseStandage.
Hollander expressed concern that Standage’s discipline will have a chilling effect on the free speech of other midshipmen.
“I am not condoning or endorsing what he said, but there is a larger issue here,” the judge said. “Where does the student know what would be deemed unprofessional? Where is that outlined? Because it seems like it’s totally subjective.”
Standage’s attorney, Jeffrey McFadden, said other midshipmen with different views than Standage routinely violate the same standards without any consequences.
“It’s a deeply flawed process,” McFadden said.
An academy official who recommended Standage’s removal said the midshipman “lost my confidence in his ability to make sound decisions and to uphold the core values expected from an officer in the Navy.” The court temporarily suspended Standage’s disciplinary process after he sued on Sept. 30.
A government lawyer urged the judge to throw out the lawsuit. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelly Marzullo said the courts must show “great deference” to the judgment of military authorities.
“In this case, a military commander is better situated to evaluate whether comments that advocate for the use of airstrikes against civilians dishonor or disgrace an aspiring naval aviator and compromise his standing as an officer,” Marzullo wrote in a court filing.
Standage’s lawsuit claims the academy is waging a culture war “that not only mirrors the broader culture war at which the country currently finds itself, but one that is exacerbated by the unprecedented external stressor of the coronavirus pandemic and many midshipmen’s reckless abuse of social media.”
Like many other colleges and universities in the U.S., the Naval Academy has been grappling with questions about systemic racism within their institutions.
In June, the Naval Academy rescinded an appointment to a Maryland student who posted racist, transphobic and sexist statements on the Discord instant messaging platform. That same month, a retired Navy captain resigned from the US Naval Academy Alumni Association board after accidentally posting live video on social media of a conversation with his wife that included racist comments.
Vice Adm. Sean Buck, the Naval Academy’s superintendent, said in a statement in September that he was “not naive in thinking that bigotry and racism do not exist, to some extent, within our Naval Academy family.”
Buck and Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite are named as defendants in Standage’s lawsuit. The suit describes Buck as “a true believer in the woke culture and its insistence that ‘systemic’ racism permeates the Naval Academy.”


mercurynews--2020-11-01--Surfers get spooky at Southern California beaches while riding waves in costume

Getting wicked on the waves is a so very a Southern California way to celebrate Halloween – and this year @ @ @ @ @ spooky surfers who hit the water .
The tradition has been held at Blackies in @ @ @ @ @ , and new this year was a gathering in San Clemente that brought out costumed @ @ @ @ @ .
The sight is a show stopper for spectators on the sand who hoot and @ @ @ @ @ soaked surfers ’ costumes get thrashed quickly in the surf .
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The two Elvis impersonators — Debby Falese, left, and Kristi Ancove, get ready to get all shook up on the surf during Blackies 17th Annual Halloween event in Newport Beach on Saturday, October 31, 2020. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)


mercurynews--2020-11-01--Me & My Car: Rare, near-perfect Ford De Luxe woody made even better

Editor ’ s note : David Krumboltz ’ s regular column is on hiatus until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
In its place , we ’ re running some of Dave ’ s favorite past columns .
This one originally ran in September 2018 .
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I go to car shows , and I get some emails from owners , but sometimes , like with today ’ s feature , I see them driving down a street , make a quick U-turn , and follow them .
Walnut Creek resident Gerry Ghio , the rightly proud owner of this issue ’ s beautifully restored 1940 Ford De Luxe woody station wagon , was eager to talk about his car .
Wood-bodied station wagons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Originally wood-bodied wagons were called “ depot hacks ” as they were fairly utilitarian but still-attractive vehicles that hotels and resorts used for hauling people and luggage from train depots to their destinations .
They were all wood from the cowl back except for the rear fenders .
The use of wood for vehicles goes way back , as all the buggies and horse-drawn wagons were made of wood , as were boats and even airplanes .
Almost all U.S. auto manufacturers made woody wagons , but Ford was definitely the leader .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 400,000 acres of forest in Michigan ’ s Upper Peninsula as his supply of wood for his vehicles .
There were 15 million Model T vehicles built between 1908 to 1927 , and it is estimated that each vehicle used more than 250 board feet of lumber .
Most competitive automakers provided the chassis , front fenders , hood , grille and front windshield to outside body builders to make their woody wagons but not Ford .
They did it all themselves .
Even though woody wagons were usually the most expensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never a very profitable vehicle for the manufacturers .
It was labor-intensive , including hand assembly , requiring more than 150 different sizes and shapes of wood plus hundreds of different parts .
After the wood body was completed , it was varnished and sanded several times to get a uniform look .
The wood added 200 to 300 additional pounds to each vehicle .
These were status vehicles , and rich folks liked them .
The last true Ford woody was made in 1948 .
The 1949 to 1951 Ford woody wagons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and after that the wagons were all steel .
“ I started looking for woodies , ” Ghio said , “ but they were too much money .
I love the 1940 Ford coupe , but they were too small to take the grand-kids .
About a year ago , I looked on ‘ Auto Trader ’ and saw this woody on the first day it was offered .
When I saw this one , I couldn ’ t pass it up.
” This issue ’ s 1940 Ford woody was in Southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called his friend , who knew about woodies and lived near where the car was .
“ He ’ s back on the phone a half-hour later and says , ‘ It ’ s the nicest wood job I ’ ve ever seen.
’ The next day we negotiated an agreement.
” That was on a Friday , and the following Monday Ghio and his son flew to Southern California to pick up the car and drove it home that night .
The car was listed for $ 69,950 , and Ghio negotiated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It was worth $ 85,000 the day I bought it , ” Ghio claims .
The fire-engine-red woody has a brand new 350-cubic-inch Chevy V8 engine , all chromed , with a matching automatic transmission .
Ghio , who has worked on cars since he was a kid , has made this near-perfect vehicle even better by adding air conditioning and cleverly turning the old ash trays into A/C vents on each end of the dashboard .
He also installed LED turn signals , parking lights and a Sirius radio designed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars of this vintage had a manually operated air scoop just in front of the windshield , as does this Ford .
But with the A/C installed under the dash , there was no room for the handle to open that scoop .
So Ghio motorized it .
“ I think right now it is worth close to $ 100,000 , ” he said .
“ It has front power disc brakes , independent Mustang II front suspension , power steering , leather seats and all the bells and whistles.
” The car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the dashboard above the speedometer .
“ There were 8,000 of these originally manufactured .
There ’ s got to be less than 1,000 left , ” Ghio says .
Not only were they the most expensive models to buy , they were the most expensive to maintain .
Almost everything is wood , inside and out ; even the headliner is wood slats .
And all the wood is maple , probably better wood than the factory-original stock .
Ghio has elected , at least so far , not to install @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as was standard “ because the wood looks so nice.
” Will he keep it forever ?
That probably depends on the kids and grand-kids .
Have an interesting vehicle ?
Contact David Krumboltz at MOBopoly @ yahoo.com .
To view more photos of this and other issues ’ vehicles or to read more of Dave ’ s columns , visit mercurynews.com/author/david-krumboltz .

Editor’s note: David Krumboltz’s regular column is on hiatus until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, we’re running some of Dave’s favorite past columns. This one originally ran in September 2018.
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Me & My Car: 1990 rarity child of Chrysler, Maserati’s brief alliance Local News | Me & My Car: 1918 Pierce-Arrow an impressive, elegant machine Frequently I am asked where I find these unique cars I write about. I go to car shows, and I get some emails from owners, but sometimes, like with today’s feature, I see them driving down a street, make a quick U-turn, and follow them. Walnut Creek resident Gerry Ghio, the rightly proud owner of this issue’s beautifully restored 1940 Ford De Luxe woody station wagon, was eager to talk about his car.
Wood-bodied station wagons have been around a long time. Originally wood-bodied wagons were called “depot hacks” as they were fairly utilitarian but still-attractive vehicles that hotels and resorts used for hauling people and luggage from train depots to their destinations. They were all wood from the cowl back except for the rear fenders.
The use of wood for vehicles goes way back, as all the buggies and horse-drawn wagons were made of wood, as were boats and even airplanes. Almost all U.S. auto manufacturers made woody wagons, but Ford was definitely the leader. In 1920, Henry Ford bought more than 400,000 acres of forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as his supply of wood for his vehicles.
There were 15 million Model T vehicles built between 1908 to 1927, and it is estimated that each vehicle used more than 250 board feet of lumber. Most competitive automakers provided the chassis, front fenders, hood, grille and front windshield to outside body builders to make their woody wagons but not Ford. They did it all themselves.
Even though woody wagons were usually the most expensive model in the line, it was never a very profitable vehicle for the manufacturers. It was labor-intensive, including hand assembly, requiring more than 150 different sizes and shapes of wood plus hundreds of different parts. After the wood body was completed, it was varnished and sanded several times to get a uniform look. The wood added 200 to 300 additional pounds to each vehicle. These were status vehicles, and rich folks liked them. The last true Ford woody was made in 1948. The 1949 to 1951 Ford woody wagons were wood attached to steel bodies, and after that the wagons were all steel.
“I started looking for woodies,” Ghio said, “but they were too much money. I love the 1940 Ford coupe, but they were too small to take the grand-kids. About a year ago, I looked on ‘Auto Trader’ and saw this woody on the first day it was offered. When I saw this one, I couldn’t pass it up.”
This issue’s 1940 Ford woody was in Southern California. Ghio had a friend who called his friend, who knew about woodies and lived near where the car was.
“He’s back on the phone a half-hour later and says, ‘It’s the nicest wood job I’ve ever seen.’ The next day we negotiated an agreement.”
That was on a Friday, and the following Monday Ghio and his son flew to Southern California to pick up the car and drove it home that night. The car was listed for $69,950, and Ghio negotiated the price down to $64,000.
“It was worth $85,000 the day I bought it,” Ghio claims. The fire-engine-red woody has a brand new 350-cubic-inch Chevy V8 engine, all chromed, with a matching automatic transmission. Ghio, who has worked on cars since he was a kid, has made this near-perfect vehicle even better by adding air conditioning and cleverly turning the old ash trays into A/C vents on each end of the dashboard. He also installed LED turn signals, parking lights and a Sirius radio designed for boats just above the windshield.
Most cars of this vintage had a manually operated air scoop just in front of the windshield, as does this Ford. But with the A/C installed under the dash, there was no room for the handle to open that scoop. So Ghio motorized it.
“I think right now it is worth close to $100,000,” he said. “It has front power disc brakes, independent Mustang II front suspension, power steering, leather seats and all the bells and whistles.”
The car even has an illuminated gear indicator built into the dashboard above the speedometer.
“There were 8,000 of these originally manufactured. There’s got to be less than 1,000 left,” Ghio says.
Not only were they the most expensive models to buy, they were the most expensive to maintain. Almost everything is wood, inside and out; even the headliner is wood slats. And all the wood is maple, probably better wood than the factory-original stock. Ghio has elected, at least so far, not to install the spare tire on the back tailgate as was standard “because the wood looks so nice.” Will he keep it forever? That probably depends on the kids and grand-kids.
Have an interesting vehicle? Contact David Krumboltz at MOBopoly@yahoo.com. To view more photos of this and other issues’ vehicles or to read more of Dave’s columns, visit mercurynews.com/author/david-krumboltz.


mercurynews--2020-11-01--Election 2020: Here’s who will be most angry if they lose the election

Politics and the global pandemic are making headlines every day and with the election just days away , we thought we could have a cool and collective conversation about anger and fear .
According to the Encyclopedia of Psychology , anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong .
Anger can be a good thing .
It can give you a way to express negative feelings , or help you to find solutions to problems .
Excessive anger can cause problems .
Increased blood pressure and other physical changes associated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight and harm your physical and mental health .
The experience of anger is different for each person in regard to how intensely the person feels it .
Less than 2 % of Americans experience uncontrolled anger that requires psychological treatment .
Attorney and philosopher Martha Nussbaum proposes in her book , “ The Monarchy of Fear ” that the fundamental political emotion is fear , which contributes to other emotions such as anger , disgust and envy .
Emotions are causally interconnected , with one emotion tending to lead to another .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ become angry that they have made you fearful .
The charts below are from a recent survey by the Pew Research Center on emotions about the 2020 election .
According to a New York Times poll conducted in June , 81 % Biden supporters 18-34 are angry about the state of America today while 43 % of Trump supporters say they are angry .
The darker the shade the more anger .
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It ’ s a different story from past elections • Editorial : Cities must level with voters and live within their means The world map gives a loose look at anger around the world by a Google Cloud Vision API , processing the density of recognized human faces in news imagery deemed as expressing anger .
The program analyzed millions of images from Dec. 28 , 2015 , to Jan. 11 , 2016 .
A guide created for Psychology Today by Leon F. Seltzer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level as a way of regaining your composure .

Politics and the global pandemic are making headlines every day and with the election just days away, we thought we could have a cool and collective conversation about anger and fear.
What is anger?
According to the Encyclopedia of Psychology, anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong.
Anger can be a good thing. It can give you a way to express negative feelings, or help you to find solutions to problems.
Excessive anger can cause problems. Increased blood pressure and other physical changes associated with anger make it difficult to think straight and harm your physical and mental health.
The experience of anger is different for each person in regard to how intensely the person feels it. Less than 2% of Americans experience uncontrolled anger that requires psychological treatment.
Attorney and philosopher Martha Nussbaum proposes in her book, “The Monarchy of Fear” that the fundamental political emotion is fear, which contributes to other emotions such as anger, disgust and envy.
Emotions are causally interconnected, with one emotion tending to lead to another. If you fear someone, you may become angry that they have made you fearful.
The charts below are from a recent survey by the Pew Research Center on emotions about the 2020 election.
According to a New York Times poll conducted in June, 81% Biden supporters 18-34 are angry about the state of America today while 43% of Trump supporters say they are angry.
Anger portrait
The darker the shade the more anger.
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Judge Chutkan: Trump’s right to free speech ‘not absolute’ Election | A conservative case for disqualifying Donald Trump in 2024 The world map gives a loose look at anger around the world by a Google Cloud Vision API, processing the density of recognized human faces in news imagery deemed as expressing anger. The program analyzed millions of images from Dec. 28, 2015, to Jan. 11, 2016.
Keep your composure
A guide created for Psychology Today by Leon F. Seltzer, PhD., helps monitor your anger level as a way of regaining your composure.
Sources: Pew Research Center, Google Cloud Vision API, American Psychological Association, NBC News, Esquire, Forbes


Bridge: Nov. 1, 2020

“ It ’ s getting worse , ” Cy the Cynic grumbled to me .
“ Minnie got me with two ‘ spectacular ’ plays in the same deal — one for each eye , I guess.
” Minnie Bottoms , my club ’ s senior member , wears old bifocals that make her mix up kings and jacks , often to her opponents ’ dismay .
Cy has been Minnie ’ s chief victim .
He showed me today ’ s deal from a team event .
“ Both Souths played at four spades , ” the Cynic said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he ruffed the second club and took the A-K of trumps — and East discarded .
South lost a trump to West ’ s queen , ruffed the next club and drew trumps ; he had none left .
He took the top diamonds and hearts , but East won the last two tricks with the queen of hearts and a club .
Down one .
“ Minnie was declarer at the other table , ” Cy went on .
“ At Trick Three she led … the jack of trumps.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” I laughed .
“ I was West , ” Cy said .
“ I took my queen and led another club , and Minnie said it was her lead !
After we got her straightened out , she ruffed and led … the jack of hearts !
“ My partner won and couldn ’ t profitably lead a fourth club .
Minnie could ruff in dummy , preserving her own trumps .
When partner led a diamond , Minnie won , drew trumps and claimed.
” Cy is sure that Minnie ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she ’ s an expert disguised as a little old lady .
He may be right .
Minnie found the only sequence of plays to maintain trump control and avoid losing four tricks one way or another .

“It’s getting worse,” Cy the Cynic grumbled to me. “Minnie got me with two ‘spectacular’ plays in the same deal — one for each eye, I guess.”
Minnie Bottoms, my club’s senior member, wears old bifocals that make her mix up kings and jacks, often to her opponents’ dismay. Cy has been Minnie’s chief victim. He showed me today’s deal from a team event.
“Both Souths played at four spades,” the Cynic said. “When my teammate was declarer, he ruffed the second club and took the A-K of trumps — and East discarded. South lost a trump to West’s queen, ruffed the next club and drew trumps; he had none left. He took the top diamonds and hearts, but East won the last two tricks with the queen of hearts and a club. Down one.
“Minnie was declarer at the other table,” Cy went on. “At Trick Three she led … the jack of trumps.”
“Thinking it was the king,” I laughed.
“I was West,” Cy said. “I took my queen and led another club, and Minnie said it was her lead! After we got her straightened out, she ruffed and led … the jack of hearts!
“My partner won and couldn’t profitably lead a fourth club. Minnie could ruff in dummy, preserving her own trumps. When partner led a diamond, Minnie won, drew trumps and claimed.”
Cy is sure that Minnie’s eyeglasses are a con job, and she’s an expert disguised as a little old lady. He may be right. Minnie found the only sequence of plays to maintain trump control and avoid losing four tricks one way or another.
South dealer
N-S vulnerable
NORTH
S 4 3
H 8 5 3
D Q 9 8 7 3
C 8 7 2
WEST
S Q 9 8 5
H 9 2
D J 6
C J 10 9 5 3
EAST
S 6
H Q 7 6 4
D 10 5 4 2
C A K Q 6
SOUTH
S A K J 10 7 2
H A K J 10
D A K
C 4
South West North East
2 C Pass 2 D Pass
2 S Pass 2 NT Pass
3 H Pass 3 S Pass
4 S All Pass
Opening lead — C J
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mercurynews--2020-11-01--Horoscopes Nov. 1, 2020: Jenny McCarthy, observe and learn

Happy Birthday : Observe and learn .
Broaden your awareness .
Look at your options and consider your lifestyle .
It ’ s time to make a change that will encourage you to use all the knowledge and skills you have developed to reach a goal .
Keep your plans simple , and incorporate all aspects of life .
Balance work , health , fitness and leisure time in order to ease stress .
Your numbers are 9 , 15 , 23 , 31 , 39 , 44 , 47 .
ARIES ( March 21-April 19 ) : Keep your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What you accomplish will help pave the way to new beginnings .
Trust in yourself and the ones you love , and do what ’ s best .
Romance and personal gain are within reach .
3 stars TAURUS ( April 20-May 20 ) : Confusion will set in if you listen to outsiders .
Focus on what you know , and you ’ ll come up with a plan that will get you where you want to go .
Embrace change , and take the path that will bring you the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 21-June 20 ) : Pay more attention to the ones you love .
Spending time with children , relatives or your lover will bring you closer together .
A personal pick-me-up will brighten your day .
Update your look , and focus on fitness .
Romance is favored .
3 stars CANCER ( June 21-July 22 ) : Don ’ t get angry ; get moving .
You have everything to gain by taking the initiative and following through with your plans .
Refuse to let a disgruntled individual interfere in your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever will make you happy .
4 stars LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22 ) : Use your charm to outmaneuver anyone trying to talk you into something that you don ’ t want to do .
Emotions will mount if you get involved in a joint venture that is costly and nonproductive .
Focus on personal improvement .
Romance is encouraged .
2 stars VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22 ) : An unexpected change of plans looks promising .
Go with the flow , and you ’ ll find yourself in a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and connections .
A friend , relative or youngster will play a role in a decision you make .
5 stars LIBRA ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22 ) : Keep your life simple .
Avoid getting into a senseless disagreement with someone who will never see things your way .
Put your time and effort into personal gain , self-improvement and romancing someone you love .
Make positive decisions , regardless of what others do .
3 stars SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ) : Feeling safe and secure will help you plan for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to gain insight spiritually , physically or financially is favored .
Be open to suggestions , and you will find the path that brings you joy and peace of mind .
3 stars SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21 ) : Make adjustments at home that will accommodate someone you love .
Assess what you have been going through financially , and look for reasonable ways to make your life easier and less stressful .
Romance will enhance your life experience .
3 stars CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19 ) : Put an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend or relative .
A change to the way or location you live will lift your spirits .
Protect against insult , injury and illness .
Don ’ t take unnecessary risks or put up with poor behavior .
5 stars AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18 ) : Think twice before making a change .
Be a leader , not a follower , and come up with ideas and plans .
Be on guard when dealing with shared expenses .
Someone will have a problem sticking to a budget .
2 stars PISCES @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an open mind .
Arguing won ’ t solve anything , but research and fair play will lead to common ground .
A change to the way you handle finances will help you avoid loss .
Someone from your past will offer useful insight .
2 stars Birthday Baby : You are courageous , insightful and mysterious .
You are optimistic and scrupulous .

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Ramos, 29; Toni Collette, 48; Jenny McCarthy, 48; Anthony Kiedis, 58.
Happy Birthday: Observe and learn. Broaden your awareness. Look at your options and consider your lifestyle. It’s time to make a change that will encourage you to use all the knowledge and skills you have developed to reach a goal. Keep your plans simple, and incorporate all aspects of life. Balance work, health, fitness and leisure time in order to ease stress. Your numbers are 9, 15, 23, 31, 39, 44, 47.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your head down and your feet moving forward. What you accomplish will help pave the way to new beginnings. Trust in yourself and the ones you love, and do what’s best. Romance and personal gain are within reach. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Confusion will set in if you listen to outsiders. Focus on what you know, and you’ll come up with a plan that will get you where you want to go. Embrace change, and take the path that will bring you the highest return. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pay more attention to the ones you love. Spending time with children, relatives or your lover will bring you closer together. A personal pick-me-up will brighten your day. Update your look, and focus on fitness. Romance is favored. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t get angry; get moving. You have everything to gain by taking the initiative and following through with your plans. Refuse to let a disgruntled individual interfere in your life or make you miserable. Do whatever will make you happy. 4 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use your charm to outmaneuver anyone trying to talk you into something that you don’t want to do. Emotions will mount if you get involved in a joint venture that is costly and nonproductive. Focus on personal improvement. Romance is encouraged. 2 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An unexpected change of plans looks promising. Go with the flow, and you’ll find yourself in a good position. Expand your knowledge, experience and connections. A friend, relative or youngster will play a role in a decision you make. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep your life simple. Avoid getting into a senseless disagreement with someone who will never see things your way. Put your time and effort into personal gain, self-improvement and romancing someone you love. Make positive decisions, regardless of what others do. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Feeling safe and secure will help you plan for the future. A partnership that enables you to gain insight spiritually, physically or financially is favored. Be open to suggestions, and you will find the path that brings you joy and peace of mind. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make adjustments at home that will accommodate someone you love. Assess what you have been going through financially, and look for reasonable ways to make your life easier and less stressful. Romance will enhance your life experience. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put an end to an ongoing problem with a friend or relative. A change to the way or location you live will lift your spirits. Protect against insult, injury and illness. Don’t take unnecessary risks or put up with poor behavior. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Think twice before making a change. Be a leader, not a follower, and come up with ideas and plans. Be on guard when dealing with shared expenses. Someone will have a problem sticking to a budget. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep an open mind. Arguing won’t solve anything, but research and fair play will lead to common ground. A change to the way you handle finances will help you avoid loss. Someone from your past will offer useful insight. 2 stars
Birthday Baby: You are courageous, insightful and mysterious. You are optimistic and scrupulous.
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mercurynews--2020-11-02--What the 49ers are saying after injury-filled loss to Seahawks

The 49ers suffered a disappointing 37-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon , keeping them in last place of the NFC West .
Jimmy Garoppolo , Tevin Coleman and George Kittle left the game with injuries , continuing a theme the 49ers have battled all season long .
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Here ’ s what the 49ers had to say after the deflating loss : On McKinnon ’ s wildcat snap on the first series : “ It ’ s installed because it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zero .
They got us with an all-out blitz .
Liked the call when I made it .
… Thought it would at least get us into field goal range .
Jet had no chance.
” On Kittle foot injury : “ Nothing was broken on the X-rays .
We need to check MRIs tomorrow.
” On Jordan Reed ’ s possibility to come off IR for next game : “ Hoping for Jordan Reed this week .
But I ’ m not sure right now.
” On Garoppolo ’ s accuracy being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ask him on the ankle .
I know it was hurt once we all saw it and he didn ’ t go back in on that one play .
He had a good week of practice throwing it .
But , I mean , high ankle sprains linger .
You never know when it ’ s going to affect you .
We ’ ll wait until tomorrow to see how bad it is.
” On the offense not having Deebo Samuel ( out with a hamstring injury ) : “ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our offense no matter who is out there .
You ’ ve got to play well to have a good game .
I don ’ t think we played well today , starting with me .
Made a few too many mistakes .
Got it going there in the fourth quarter .
We didn ’ t play good there as a group .
When you ’ re missing a good player like Deebo , that ’ s always a struggle .
But we ’ ve missed players a number of times and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there and not play well.
” On how Garoppolo played : “ I was frustrated with the whole offense , starting with myself .
It just wasn ’ t a very good day for us .
The defense came out and played inspired those first few drives .
The third-down call that didn ’ t give us a chance vs. all-out ( blitz ) , we need to do a little better before that .
I would have liked to have gone for it on fourth down , but not after we lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us a chance and we didn ’ t come out of anything with it , and we got ( the ball ) around the 50 .
“ I was disappointed with the whole group .
No one played great .
That always starts with me .
I ’ m glad we ’ ve got a game soon so we can turn the page and get on to Green Bay.
” On trick plays – wildcat by McKinnon , screen to Trent Taylor : “ The screen we ’ ve hit a bunch but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the O-line .
I don ’ t consider the wildcat a tricky play .
I consider it power with a handoff .
It ’ s not very good vs. all-out ( blitz ) .
That ’ s stuff we ’ ve done a number of time .
“ You ’ re trying to hit some big plays and we missed opportunities early .
We didn ’ t get much with the run game , and tried to get it going .
We committed well to it in the first half .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the run game and then had mistakes , you see what happened .
We had to get away from it and start throwing it.
” On Jimmie Ward ’ s penalized hit against scrambling quarterback Russell Wilson , and how to coach that differently : “ No , you just give him the first down , which happens a ton because guys are scared as can be to get those penalties .
It ’ s a big point of the game .
If it ’ s first down , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at what he did , which is waiting until the last second to get done .
It ’ s very tough on ( defenders ) to hold on it.
” On Kittle ’ s low number of targets : “ Sometimes you don ’ t get the ball to him .
There ’ s never a time we ignore Kittle .
But ( defensive ) coverages and fronts play into it .
I don ’ t think anyone had good stats in the first half.
” On Seattle ’ s pressure : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and when they brought them early , I thought we had some chances .
Usually when they bring blitzes , it ’ s hit or miss , and a good play for one team and a bad play for the other team .
We had a chance to get rid of it a couple times and they just got to us too fast and we didn ’ t make them pay for it .
They were risky with a lot of their blitzes and sometimes you like that .
You ’ ve got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It took us too long.
” • 49ers replace limping Jimmy Garoppolo with Nick Mullens during loss to Seahawks On Tevin Coleman ’ s knee injury : “ It was the same knee ( that he injured earlier this year ) .
He wanted to go back in .
We tried and he just couldn ’ t .
I don ’ t know what the deal is for this week .
I ’ m hoping he ’ s ready for Thursday but his knee was re-injured and he couldn ’ t go back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must do next : “ We all just need to take a step forward , go back to work , focus on the details , execute and make plays.
” On comeback attempt : “ Ultimately the goal is to score points but you have to do it methodically .
… I was really proud of our fight .
The receivers and O-linemen had been battling all game .
They could choose to lay down right there but the didn ’ t. ” On a tough start to the game : “ Offensively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities .
We shot ourselves in the foot .
… It just kind of snowballed.
” On Garoppolo : I didn ’ t notice anything until the final hit that took him out .
He ’ s so tough , whenever he comes in a huddle , it ’ s hard for us to tell he ’ s hurting .
I know he ’ s going through it though .
Hopefully he ’ s not banged up too bad.
” On blitzes : “ We love when a team blitzes us .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really big play .
We did that a couple plays later in the game when Nick got the ball out fast .
… I wish I had a good answer why we weren ’ t capitalizing early on , but I just know that was a big thing .
They were heating us up with blitzes and we didn ’ t respond very well.
” On mounting injuries : “ I ’ m not immune to it .
It still hurts .
Even though it happens over and over , guys dropping every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hopefully we can have some back for Thursday .
Man , I ’ m so glad we are playing Thursday because after a loss you want to get the taste out of your mouth.
” On Shanahan ’ s message : “ His big thing was staring now , everything we do has to be about getting our bodies ready for Thursday .
We probably won ’ t even watch this film as a team and instead do it on our own .
Starting right now , it ’ s time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The turnover inside the red zone , I think stuff like that , it ’ s kind of hard to overcome , especially when you ’ re going against a guy like Russell Wilson .
Our defense did a great job at the beginning of the game .
As an offense , we didn ’ t complete our side of the deal.
” On Seahawks ’ blitzes : “ I didn ’ t think they ’ d heat us up as much .
Without pass rushers , I felt that is the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excuses .
We ’ ve got to be better .
Every other play , it was somebody off by inches and that played a huge part .
… It may have been communication a few times.
” On overall view : “ We have an awesome defense but we can ’ t be naïve and think our defense is going to get a three-and-out stop every time .
We ’ ve got to do our part and get points on the board.
” On Russell Wilson : “ If you want to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to execute better , myself better .
Those crunch moments , you have to execute and get them off the field .
We didn ’ t play up to the level we ’ re capable of .
We didn ’ t execute at a high level , which allowed them to stay on the field.
” On pressure : “ Rush and coverage , it works hand in hand .
Executing and bust and being in the place you ’ re supposed to be affects your whole defense .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect to beat a good team like that.
” On Jimmie Ward ’ s penalty on hit on Wilson : “ Offensively , they ’ re going to protect quarterbacks in the league .
We know that .
It ’ s tough situations in bang-bang plays that you have to avoid .
Jimmie was playing fast and hard and got the penalty there.
” On his lack of sacks lining up at DE instead of defensive tackle : “ I ’ ve been playing about the same , I ’ ve just got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next step in my career , even though teams are game planning against me.
” On playing Thursday : “ We ’ ve got to move on pretty quick and get on to Green Bay.
” On challenge of Russell Wilson : “ The explosive plays , not getting off the field on third down .
They ’ re a great offense and Russ obviously is a great player .
We didn ’ t play our best ball today by any means.
” On Emmanuel Moseley ’ s game : “ I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t care what goes on in a game , they ’ re going to get theirs .
DK is a great receiver .
E-man , we ’ re going to ride with him .
There ’ s no need for me to give him a pep talk .
I know he ’ ll shake it off and be ready for the next game.
” On pressure plan : “ When we got pressure , it made it tough for him to complete passes .
We ’ ve got to get off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding : “ I don ’ t know if they were ticky-tack penalties.
” On stinger : “ In the moment , I knew I was going to be alright and just shake it off and my team needs me .
I was able to get back out there.
” On his brother , Troy Warner , a BYU defensive back : “ I could talk all day on Troy .
Been having a great senior year at BYU .
He ’ s the more talented member of the family when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the limit for him.
” On blitzes : “ We tried to create as much pressure as we could .
We ’ ve just got to keep going .
”

The 49ers suffered a disappointing 37-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon, keeping them in last place of the NFC West.
Jimmy Garoppolo, Tevin Coleman and George Kittle left the game with injuries, continuing a theme the 49ers have battled all season long.
A.P. Photo San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, is tackled as offensive guard Damien Lewis, right, blocks San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) makes a touchdown pass to wide receiver DK Metcalf (not shown) as San Francisco 49ers safety Marcell Harris, right, pressures during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Nick Mullens #4 celebrates his touchdown to Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers' K'Waun Williams pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers is hit by Alton Robinson #98 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: JaMycal Hasty #38 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against Bryan Mone #92 of the Seattle Seahawks in the second quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball against Jordyn Brooks #56 of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: DeeJay Dallas #31 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled by the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore upends himself as he gets up after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, right, comes down with a catch for a touchdown under San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (41) and free safety Jimmie Ward, upper left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts after he was sacked by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) grabs the jersey of San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers' River Cracraft (86) tackles Seattle Seahawks' David Moore, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: David Moore #83 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Jacob Hollister #86 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled by Jason Verrett #22 and Dre Greenlaw #57 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, is sacked by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, center, as D.J. Reed (29) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers smiles while taking the field before their game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, is sacked by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, center, as D.J. Reed (29) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' defensive end Alton Robinson, right, pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, after Garoppolo got a pass off during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, right, sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) looks to hand off during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks to the locker room during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
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Here’s what the 49ers had to say after the deflating loss:
Head coach Kyle Shanahan
On McKinnon’s wildcat snap on the first series:
“It’s installed because it’s a good play. Not vs. zero. They got us with an all-out blitz. Liked the call when I made it. … Thought it would at least get us into field goal range. Jet had no chance.”
On Kittle foot injury:
“Nothing was broken on the X-rays. We need to check MRIs tomorrow.”
On Jordan Reed’s possibility to come off IR for next game:
“Hoping for Jordan Reed this week. But I’m not sure right now.”
On Garoppolo’s accuracy being impacted by ankle injury:
“You can ask him on the ankle. I know it was hurt once we all saw it and he didn’t go back in on that one play. He had a good week of practice throwing it. But, I mean, high ankle sprains linger. You never know when it’s going to affect you. We’ll wait until tomorrow to see how bad it is.”
On the offense not having Deebo Samuel (out with a hamstring injury):
“We’ve got a lot of confidence in our offense no matter who is out there. You’ve got to play well to have a good game. I don’t think we played well today, starting with me. Made a few too many mistakes. Got it going there in the fourth quarter. We didn’t play good there as a group. When you’re missing a good player like Deebo, that’s always a struggle. But we’ve missed players a number of times and it’s no reason to go out there and not play well.”
On how Garoppolo played:
“I was frustrated with the whole offense, starting with myself. It just wasn’t a very good day for us. The defense came out and played inspired those first few drives. The third-down call that didn’t give us a chance vs. all-out (blitz), we need to do a little better before that. I would have liked to have gone for it on fourth down, but not after we lose it. Both times the defenses gave us a chance and we didn’t come out of anything with it, and we got (the ball) around the 50.
“I was disappointed with the whole group. No one played great. That always starts with me. I’m glad we’ve got a game soon so we can turn the page and get on to Green Bay.”
On trick plays – wildcat by McKinnon, screen to Trent Taylor:
“The screen we’ve hit a bunch but the D-linemen did a good job getting through the O-line. I don’t consider the wildcat a tricky play. I consider it power with a handoff. It’s not very good vs. all-out (blitz). That’s stuff we’ve done a number of time.
“You’re trying to hit some big plays and we missed opportunities early. We didn’t get much with the run game, and tried to get it going. We committed well to it in the first half. When you don’t get big plays in the run game and then had mistakes, you see what happened. We had to get away from it and start throwing it.”
On Jimmie Ward’s penalized hit against scrambling quarterback Russell Wilson, and how to coach that differently:
“No, you just give him the first down, which happens a ton because guys are scared as can be to get those penalties. It’s a big point of the game. If it’s first down, it’s over. He’s very good at what he did, which is waiting until the last second to get done. It’s very tough on (defenders) to hold on it.”
On Kittle’s low number of targets:
“Sometimes you don’t get the ball to him. There’s never a time we ignore Kittle. But (defensive) coverages and fronts play into it. I don’t think anyone had good stats in the first half.”
On Seattle’s pressure:
“They brought a lot of blitzes, and when they brought them early, I thought we had some chances. Usually when they bring blitzes, it’s hit or miss, and a good play for one team and a bad play for the other team. We had a chance to get rid of it a couple times and they just got to us too fast and we didn’t make them pay for it. They were risky with a lot of their blitzes and sometimes you like that. You’ve got to make them pay, though. It took us too long.”
On Tevin Coleman’s knee injury:
“It was the same knee (that he injured earlier this year). He wanted to go back in. We tried and he just couldn’t. I don’t know what the deal is for this week. I’m hoping he’s ready for Thursday but his knee was re-injured and he couldn’t go back in the game.”
QB Nick Mullens
On what they must do next:
“We all just need to take a step forward, go back to work, focus on the details, execute and make plays.”
On comeback attempt:
“Ultimately the goal is to score points but you have to do it methodically. … I was really proud of our fight. The receivers and O-linemen had been battling all game. They could choose to lay down right there but the didn’t.”
FB Kyle Juszczyk
On a tough start to the game:
“Offensively we missed out on some really easy opportunities. We shot ourselves in the foot. … It just kind of snowballed.”
On Garoppolo:
I didn’t notice anything until the final hit that took him out. He’s so tough, whenever he comes in a huddle, it’s hard for us to tell he’s hurting. I know he’s going through it though. Hopefully he’s not banged up too bad.”
On blitzes:
“We love when a team blitzes us. That means we have a chance for a really big play. We did that a couple plays later in the game when Nick got the ball out fast. … I wish I had a good answer why we weren’t capitalizing early on, but I just know that was a big thing. They were heating us up with blitzes and we didn’t respond very well.”
On mounting injuries:
“I’m not immune to it. It still hurts. Even though it happens over and over, guys dropping every game, it still hurts every time. Hopefully we can have some back for Thursday. Man, I’m so glad we are playing Thursday because after a loss you want to get the taste out of your mouth.”
On Shanahan’s message:
“His big thing was staring now, everything we do has to be about getting our bodies ready for Thursday. We probably won’t even watch this film as a team and instead do it on our own. Starting right now, it’s time for Green Bay.”
LT Trent Williams
On offense:
“The turnover inside the red zone, I think stuff like that, it’s kind of hard to overcome, especially when you’re going against a guy like Russell Wilson. Our defense did a great job at the beginning of the game. As an offense, we didn’t complete our side of the deal.”
On Seahawks’ blitzes:
“I didn’t think they’d heat us up as much. Without pass rushers, I felt that is the only way they could get pressure. No excuses. We’ve got to be better. Every other play, it was somebody off by inches and that played a huge part. … It may have been communication a few times.”
On overall view:
“We have an awesome defense but we can’t be naïve and think our defense is going to get a three-and-out stop every time. We’ve got to do our part and get points on the board.”
DE Arik Armstead
On Russell Wilson:
“If you want to come up here and get a win, you have to execute better, myself better. Those crunch moments, you have to execute and get them off the field. We didn’t play up to the level we’re capable of. We didn’t execute at a high level, which allowed them to stay on the field.”
On pressure:
“Rush and coverage, it works hand in hand. Executing and bust and being in the place you’re supposed to be affects your whole defense. We’ve got to play better if we expect to beat a good team like that.”
On Jimmie Ward’s penalty on hit on Wilson:
“Offensively, they’re going to protect quarterbacks in the league. We know that. It’s tough situations in bang-bang plays that you have to avoid. Jimmie was playing fast and hard and got the penalty there.”
On his lack of sacks lining up at DE instead of defensive tackle:
“I’ve been playing about the same, I’ve just got to find a way to take the next step in my career, even though teams are game planning against me.”
On playing Thursday:
“We’ve got to move on pretty quick and get on to Green Bay.”
LB Fred Warner
On challenge of Russell Wilson:
“The explosive plays, not getting off the field on third down. They’re a great offense and Russ obviously is a great player. We didn’t play our best ball today by any means.”
On Emmanuel Moseley’s game:
“I have full confidence in E-man. I don’t care what goes on in a game, they’re going to get theirs. DK is a great receiver. E-man, we’re going to ride with him. There’s no need for me to give him a pep talk. I know he’ll shake it off and be ready for the next game.”
On pressure plan:
“When we got pressure, it made it tough for him to complete passes. We’ve got to get off the field on third downs.”
On defensive holding:
“I don’t know if they were ticky-tack penalties.”
On stinger:
“In the moment, I knew I was going to be alright and just shake it off and my team needs me. I was able to get back out there.”
On his brother, Troy Warner, a BYU defensive back:
“I could talk all day on Troy. Been having a great senior year at BYU. He’s the more talented member of the family when it comes to football. The sky’s the limit for him.”
On blitzes:
“We tried to create as much pressure as we could. We’ve just got to keep going.”