Jae Barclay

Veterans in Alabama have an opportunity. It is an opportunity to have a stronger voice and a seat at the table. It is an opportunity for every Alabama veteran, not just a few. These are a few key factors that stand out to my family and me about SB67, a bill in the legislature that would restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA). For years, we have asked for the ADVA to have a true seat at the table when it comes to decisions regarding the veteran community of our state.

The Art of the Rub: Pick Plays Catching on Among NFL Teams Tim Graham, of The Buffalo News, writes about how the evolution of the rub route, or pick play,  as a response to aggressive man on man defenses seen across the league. Sam Koch Has Changed the Punting Game – and Almost No One Noticed ESPN’s Kevin Seifert uncovers how Baltimore Ravens punter, Sam Koch, has 10 distinct types of punts that he uses situationally to reduce the opportunity for the opposing team to gain a successful return.

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