Browsing Archive: November, 2015
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
Robert E. Moritz
US Chairman and Senior Partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers
I hesitated to take on this topic. I’m not a fan of the word “boss” and, more to the point, I’m not sure how relevant the idea of “being the boss” is as everything around us changes so quickly. I would argue that our world doesn’t need more bosses, but it certainly needs more leaders.
My reaction probably has something to do with my profession. As a partner at PwC for 20 years, I’ve grown up in a...
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Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NFL QB-of-the-Week goes to New Orlean's Drew Brees. In a shoout-out with the Giants Eli Manning, Brees completed 39 of 50 for 505 yds, 7 TD's/2 int's (long 53 yds.) The two field generals combined for 13 TD passes and 855 yds. passing, but Brees hit C.J Spiller on a 9 yd. pass for a TD, to tie the game up 49-49. The Saints stopped the Giants offense on a 4th down attempt, then kicked the game winning FG to win 52-49. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NCAA QB-of-the-Week goes to Oregon's Vernon Adams Jr. The EWU transfer completed 23/40 against Arizona State for 315 yds, 4 TD's/1 int. (long 46 yds.). Adams rallied the Ducks late in the 4th qtr. to tie the game 41-41 and send the game into OT. In the 3rd OT, Adams hooked up with Bralon Addison for a 20 yd. TD pass, to put the Ducks up 61-55 final score. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's WIAA Prep QB-of-the-Week goes to Orcas Island H.S junior QB Miles Harlow. Harlow completed 16/27 for 299 yards, 5 TD's/0 int's. (Long 50 yds.). Harlow led the Vikings to a 49-7 win over the Trojans of Manson H.S, to give them a 6-3 record. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
Nice article on our General Duncan Varela. Read Article Here Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
Watch it Here!Passio (latin: pas • sio)1. suffering, enduringGreatness requires a passionate attitude. As Christ had to suffer and endure the sins of mankind during his atonement, alone ... Individual success is achieved by ONE's own suffering through adversity and hardship, and enduring countless hours of practice and preparation. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NFL QB-of-the-Week goes to Washington's Kirk Cousins. Cousins has struggled this season, but did enough to help the Redskins pull off the W, beating Tampa Bay 31-30. Cousins completed 33 of 440 for 317 yds, 3 TD's/0 int's (long 38 yds.) Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NCAA QB-of-the-Week, for a second consecutive week, goes to WSU's Luke Falk. Falk put up the best numbers in week 8 by completing 47/62 for 514 yds, 5 TD's/0 int's (long 43 yds.). As he did with OSU last week, Falk had his way with the Arizona defense and handed the Wildcats its 3rd loss in PAC-12 play beating them 45-42. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's WIAA Prep QB-of-the-Week goes out to eastern WA, to Liberty Christian H.S senior QB, John Lesser. Lesser racked up an astounding 621 all-purpose yds. completing 9/15 for 219 yards passing, 4 TD's/1 int. (Long 46 yds.). Rushing for 402 yds. on 22 carries and 5 TD's. Lesser led his Patriots to a 84-30 win over the Colton Wildcats. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
The seniors on the Interlake H.S football team, made a classy decision to dedicate their "Senior Night" game against Bellevue, to the memory of the late Kenny Bui of Evergreen High School. Kenny recently passed away as a result of a brain trauma injury sustained during a football game (see article). Thoughts and prayers remain with the Bui family, and the Evergreen football family. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NFL QB-of-the-Week goes to Detroit's Matthew Stafford. Stafford had his way with the Chicago defense by throwing 27 of 42 for 405 yds, 4 TD's/1 int. (long 57 yds.), as the Lions handed the Bears its fourth loss by a score of 37-34. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NCAA QB-of-the-Week goes to sophomore quarterback Luke Falk of Washington State University. Falk picked apart the Oregon state defense by completing 39/50 for 407 yds, 6 TD's/2 int's (long 28 yds.). The Cougars kept the Beavers winless in PAC-12 play beating them 52-31. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's WIAA Prep QB-of-the-Week, for an unprecedented third time in a season, goes to Willie Patterson. Patterson continues to produce at a amazingly high level, completing 22/36 for 296 yards, 4 TD's/3 int's (Long 60 yds.). He also rushed 80 yds. on 14 carries. Patterson led his team to the Steilacoom 23 yd. line, down a point in the 4th quarter, to set up the game winning touchdown. The Cardinals beat the Sentinels 42-40. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
In a unanimous voting, our very own Major General Duncan Varela was awarded the "Week 6; ALL-USA Western Washington Performer of the Week" ... Congrats Duncan!
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Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NFL QB-of-the-Week goes to NY Giants Eli Manning. Manning was also named the NFC Player-of-the-Week for week 5. Eli completed 41/54 for 441 yds, 3 TD's/1 int's (long 49 yds.), as the Giants handed San Francisco its 4th straight loss on Sunday Night Football 30-27. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NCAA QB-of-the-Week goes to Texas Tech sophomore Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes was on point against Iowa state completing 33/46 for 428 yds, 5 TD's/0 int's (long 75 yds.). The Red Raiders dominated Cyclones and handed them their third loss by beating them 66-31. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's WIAA Prep QB-of-the-Week goes to Auburn Mountainview senior quarterback Gresch Jensen.. Jensen completed 26/46 for 388 yards, 5 TD's/2 int's (Long 92 yds.). He also rushed 55 yds. on 13 carries. Gresch led his team, down 42-40 in the 4th quarter, to score the game winning TD. The Lions improve to 5-1 with their 46-42 win over Lakewood. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NFL QB-of-the-Week, for the second time this season, goes to San Diego's Philip Rivers. Rivers completed 23/38 for 358 yds, 3 TD's/0 int's (long 68 yds.), as the Chargers squeezed by the Browns 27-30. Continue reading ...
Posted by Akana Ohana on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NCAA QB-of-the-Week goes to TCU's Trevor Boykin. Boykin picked apart the Texas defense by completing 20/35 for 332 yds, 5 TD's/0 int's (long 50 yds.). The Horned Frogs nearly got the shut out, until the Longhorns scored late in the 4th qtr. to make the final score 50-7. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's WIAA Prep QB-of-the-Week, for the second consecutive week, goes to Franklin-Pierce quarterback, Willie Patterson. Patterson shattered his previous week stats by completing 15/29 for 455 yards, 6 TD's/0 int's. He also rushed 74 yds. on 9 carries, as Franklin-Pierce gave up 37 pts. to Orting, but was still able to secure their 2nd consecutive win 42-37. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NFL QB-of-the-Week goes to Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers completed 24/35 for 333 yds, 5 TD's/0 int's (long 52 yds.), as the Packers beat the Chiefs on Monday Night Football 38-28. Continue reading ...
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's NCAA QB-of-the-Week goes to Western Kentucky's Brandon Doughty. Doughty was impressive as he torched the Redhawks defense by completing 33 of 41 attempts for 457 yds, 6 TD's/0 int's (long 59 yds.). The Hilltoppers topped Miami of Ohio 56-14.
Posted by QBFG Academy on Tuesday, November 3, 2015,
QBFG's Prep QB-of-the-Week goes to Franklin-Pierce junior quarterback, Willie Patterson. Patterson was on fire Friday night as completed 14/20 for 288 yards, 5 TD's/0 int's. He also rushed 107 yds. on 13 carries and 1 TD, as the Cardinals handed the White River Hornets its 4th straight loss 62-48. Continue reading ...
