The Foundation was established in honour of Sandras

FLORHAM PARK, N. Nike Free Run+ 3 Laufschuhe.J. -- Geno Smiths surprising slide through the NFL draft stopped in the second round. Now, he might get a chance to be the New York Jets starting quarterback. The former West Virginia star was taken with the seventh pick in the second round, 39th overall, on Friday night and could be the future -- or maybe even present -- replacement for Mark Sanchez. "Once I received the call," Smith said, "I was extremely elated." Smith went from looking embarrassed and frustrated Thursday night on national TV during the first round, sitting back stage at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan as pick after pick came and went, and he remained seated and wondered where hed end up -- and when. He originally planned to head back home Friday, but opted to stay for the second day of the draft. "Right now, none of that matters," Smith said during a conference call. "My time has come now." Its the second straight year the Jets have made major news at the quarterback position, and none of it has been good for Sanchez, although he agreed to a contract extension last off-season. But less than two weeks later, the Jets stunned the rest of the league -- and Sanchez -- by trading for Tim Tebow. The selection of Smith by new general manager John Idzik seriously clouds the future of Sanchez, the teams first-rounder in 2009 who led the Jets to consecutive AFC championship game appearances but has struggled mightily the past two seasons. "What this means for Mark Sanchez is competition, and Mark is open to that," Idzik said. "Weve had discussions about that, and I think he buys into the fact that that helps him and it helps any player on our team, and as a result, it helps our team." Smith should compete for the starting job this season with Sanchez, who is owed $8.25 million in guaranteed money this season. But Rex Ryans Jets currently have Sanchez, Tebow, David Garrard, Greg McElroy and Matt Simms -- and now Smith -- as quarterbacks on their roster. "Were actually going to add two or three more, I think," Idzik joked. Tebow was expected to be traded or released, but in a surprising twist could now potentially stay. It remains to be seen whether Sanchez will remain on the roster by the beginning of the regular season, despite his hefty contract. Idzik acknowledged that he hadnt spoken to Sanchez just before or after the Jets drafted Smith. The one-time franchise quarterback counts $12.85 million against New Yorks salary cap this year. If the Jets do decide to cut him as a June 1 designation -- and that could be done at any point between now and then -- they would take a salary cap hit of $12.35 million this year and $4.8 million next year. At this point, with the new future franchise quarterback on board, owner Woody Johnson could be prepared to cut his losses now. Idzik would not say with certainty that Sanchez will be in training camp with the Jets to even compete with Smith. "Were not going to try to forecast anything or predetermine anything," Idzik said. "Just put it out on the field and let it play out." The Jets also drafted versatile Kent State offensive lineman Brian Winters in the third round, and acquired running back Chris Ivory from New Orleans for their fourth-round selection. New York drafted Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner with the ninth overall pick and Missouri defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson at No. 13 -- a spot they also considered taking Smith -- in the first round Thursday night. Smiths wait didnt take long Friday night even though a few teams that were expected to be in the mix for him -- Jacksonville, Philadelphia and Arizona -- went in other directions. Former wide receiver Wayne Chrebet took the podium at Radio City to announce the pick, and Jets fans gathered there were loud, with many cheering and others booing. Smith, considered by many to be the top quarterback available in this years draft, wasnt even the first player at his position taken. That was Florida States EJ Manuel, who went to Buffalo with the 16th overall pick on Thursday night. As Smith sat uncomfortably through the first round, television cameras caught him frowning at times and clearly disappointed that someone who has had so much success on the field was becoming a draft-night punch-line. "I think it was just a test of patience, a test of character," Smith said. "I wanted to make it my duty to come back today and still represent for my family and all of those that support me." Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers knows the feeling well. He was considered a top-5 pick in 2005, but slid all the way to No. 24 as TV cameras captured many of the same looks that Smith had. Eight years later, Rodgers has a Super Bowl ring and signed a five-year contract extension through the 2019 season Friday. "Tough situation that I was in eight years ago, but theres a light at the end of the tunnel," Rodgers said at Lambeau Field. "April 24, 2005, I didnt know exactly what I was in for. I remember a great conversation I had with (former Packers linebacker) Nail Diggs that I was reminded of yesterday. The excitement started to grow when I got to the facility when I saw some of the trophies and the names on the stadium. Its been a great run. "And hopefully for Genos situation, hes going to have a similar opportunity and obviously hell have a lot of people to prove wrong." Smith, who owns almost all of West Virginias passing records, gets rid of the ball quickly, but has had some accuracy problems. He can make completions on the run and is capable of making big plays -- something the Jets sorely lacked last season. Smith threw for 11,662 yards -- including back-to-back 4,000-yard seasons -- 98 touchdowns and only 21 interceptions in four years at West Virginia. The Miami native had dinner with new Jets offensive co-ordinator Marty Mornhinweg before the draft, and Mornhinweg reportedly raved about Smith to Ryan and general manager John Idzik. "I had pretty good meetings with them and when I visited, it went well," Smith said. "But, as you can see, nothing is really 100 per cent. Right now, Im just proud to be a Jet and Im ready to get to work." Nike Free Schuhe. In fact, the recommendation to demolish the 81-year-old facility is the result the team was hoping for, given that it will allow them to play in a facility that is up to modern standards in every way. Nike Free 3.0 Run+ 2S Laufschuhe. - Two more wins — or a win and a little help — and the Houston Rockets clinch a spot in the playoffs. http://www.nikefreeschweiz.ch/nike-free-3-0-amphibious-sv-95/. As expected, veteran Ken-Yon Rambo was released after struggling with injuries, while Canadian quarterback Brad Sinopoli and first round draft pick Ameet Pall were also left off the final roster. Nike Free Shop Schweiz. The International Olympic Committee had said it could strip Hamilton of his time trial gold at the Athens Olympics after he told CBS "60 Minutes" he doped and said Lance Armstrong did as well. Nike Free Run+ 3 Laufschuhe Blau Weiß. The MLS club, however, insists that he remains in the fold, although he could be headed out for a loan spell.Olympic silver medalist Cheryl Bernard was elected to the Board of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation on Monday. Bernard is a four-time Alberta womens champion, Canadian runner-up, TSN Skins finalist and has maintained a Top 5 status on the World Curling Tour for the past eight years. "We are thrilled that Cheryl has joined our volunteer Board and look forward to her leadership as we fulfill our mission by caring for babies in crisis through direct giving to neonatal care across Canada", said Jody Meli, Chair of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. "Cheryl is one of the most admired curlers in the world," said Meli. "Not just for her prowess on the ice but for her commitment to community and to giving back and dedicating herself to causes that she has a personal connection to." The Sandra Schmirler Foundation was created in 2001 as a legacy to Sandra Schmirler who passed away at the age of 36, shortly after the birth of heer second daughter. nike Free Online Schweiz The Foundation was established in honour of Sandras lasting legacy as a mother and the skip of Canadas first Olympic gold medal curling team. The Foundation raises and donates funds to hospitals across Canada for the care of premature and critically ill babies with the belief that all "champions start small." "I am honoured to have had my name put forward as a Director of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation," said Bernard. "Sandra was a true champion, not just on the ice but in everything that she aspired to be. The Olympics became a dream of mine because of watching Sandra and her team in 1988 in Nagano." In the ten years since the Foundation was established it has given over $1.6 million to 19 different hospitals across Canada. The Sandra Schmirler Foundation is the only national charity in Canada devoted solely to the care of premature and critically ill newborn babies. ' ' '

Posted by iertioy on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 9:18pm