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by T. Gasu He added “We stressed to the players Samoa News Sports Correspondent that this was their opportunity to showcase merican Samoa’s All-Star their God-given talents to the colleges and Head Coach Pati Pati – who university football programs so that some wasn’t too much for words of them would be blessed with a scholar- — emphasized to Samoa ship to further their education for free.” NewsA his sincerest appreciation and When asked if he thought that the trip to thanks to those who helped make Team Hawaii was worth it, Pati said that he per- Amerika Samoa’s journey possible, twice sonally feels “that any opportunity given now, to the Junior Prep Sport (JPS) Para- to our student athletes to get a scholarship dise Football Classic II held last week at to lessen the financial burden on parents, the Aloha Stadium in Hawai’i. families, and the government – whether When asked about the team’s perfor- it be in sports or academic, is definitely mance against the All-Star teams from worth it.” California and Hawai’i, the Head Coach Pati continued, “Whether we get one, said, “I thought we did the best we could two, or ten scholarships to either Division with the players we had. The teams from I, Division II, or Junior College – it was a Hawai’i and NorCal had their best players, worthwhile trip.” regardless of their class (9th, 10th, 11th, Pati Pati who took was selected for the 12th).” second time in a row to the Head Coach He said, “We had some sophomores position for our local all-star high school and juniors that did not make the trip, but football team — wanted to acknowledge it would’ve really helped the team.” and thank those who played a huge part in As of the result, Team Amerika Samoa exposing the talent of our student athletes. placed 4th in the classic, out of the four “I would like to thank Honorable Gov- competing All-Star teams in the classic, as ernor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and the gov- they lost both of their games. Their first ernment of American Samoa for having a loss against NorCal motivated them to heart for the youth of the territory.” either win, or be eliminated. Their second He added, “Thank you for all that was American Samoa All-Star Head Coach, Pati Pati – encouraging Adan Mao appearance against Hawai’i West was the done for us on the trip, thank you for and our defensive unit during their match up against Hawaii West, their final eliminating loss for our local team. Pati funding this trip. Thank you to the Amer- game of the classic that was held last week at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii. told Samoa News, “Winning would have ican Samoa Department Of Educations [photo: Dann Ebina] been good.” (ASDOE) as well as JPS Amerika. For Special Olympians - The goal is participation

by Teri Hunkin every swimmer, whether independent or assisted— the 2019 Special Olympics games. Special to Samoa News so that every child of any age and any disability may For the past year, the PCSN Network along with Whether or not you are a fan of sports, the Special participate. the ASAA has conducted and adapted swim classes Olympics is one of the modern era’s most inspiring Volunteers are needed for help with this event, and weekly for children (any age) with special needs. On C M events, and in American Samoa a group of dedicated the call has gone out. Volunteers please contact Sandy January 21, these two agencies along with the SOAS Y K parents, athletes and other community volunteers are Scanlan or call coach Zero. Their phone numbers are will host the first ever-open water swim meet. moving forward with their plans to ensure that our listed below. The goal is participation, and races will be adapted children with disabilities will be represented in the Samoa News spoke to Sandy Scanlan, the mother to ensure that every child can compete whether they next world Special Olympics, to be held in Abu Dhabi of a special needs child, and a driving force behind swim on their own, or with a swim buddy, using a in 2019. this effort. She approaches this challenge with great kick board, or being assisted by volunteers or par- It’s a long road to Abu Dhabi, and there is much to dignity and enormous energy. ents. Many have been diligently practicing for this do- but the good news is that many community orga- She said, “The really exciting part is that this event event, and on Thursdays and Saturdays they could be nizations are involved in helping these young athletes will be one of many leading up to our kids going to the seen at Utulei Beach with their coaches and parents. realize their dreams, which their disabilities will not 2019 Special Olympics in swimming!” Now PCSN is looking for volunteers to help the deter. Tomorrow will be the first of many Open Water kids this Saturday. Please see contact information The Parents of Children with Special Needs Swim Competitions, and will include members of the below. (PCSN) Network, along with the organizers of the Special Olympics of American Samoa (SOAS) along Contact information: Sandra 731-3959 (PCSN) Special Olympics of American Samoa are planning an with the American Samoa Aquatics Agency (ASAA) Coach Zero 731-3013 (ASAA), or Tafa 699-7061 open water swim meet for children with disabilities. as they partner with the PCSN Network. (SOAS) If you have, or know of one of these children, please PCSN Network is a parent-to-parent support group mark your calendars for this Saturday January 21, at The event will run concurrent with the American for parents of children with disabilities. Utulei Beach. It’s an early morning event, beginning Samoa Triathlon, which will begin after the swim por- ASAA is devoted to ocean and water safety and at 7:30 am. tion of the triathlon. conducts swim lessons, water safety classes and life The event will take place along with an American In the past, the PCSN Network conducted an guarding instruction. Samoa Triathlon, which will start at 7 am. adapted triathlon course, but this year they will con- SOAS is our local Special Olympic organization Organizers anticipate starting the actual water duct the swim meet alongside — and with the help conducting athletic screenings, training and organizing races around 8:30 am, with races to accommodate of— SOAS and ASAA, the first of several leading to competitions leading to the Games every four years. Page B2 samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 hire 3 assistant coaches LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — coach. The Chicago Bears have hired Modkins replaces Stan three new assistant coaches. Drayton, who left to become Jeremiah Washburn replaces assistant head coach at Texas. Dave Magazu as offensive line Roy Anderson joined the coach. Washburn last served as staff as assistant secondary assistant offensive line coach coach. He has eight years of under Adam Gase with the NFL coaching experience Miami Dolphins. with the 49ers, Indianapolis Curtis Modkins was hired Colts and . as running backs coach. Mod- Anderson replaces Sam Garnes, kins has coached for 22 years, who was fired. including nine with the San The Bears also announced FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2014, file photo, Green Bay Packers’ Clay Matthews sacks Atlanta Falcons’ Francisco 49ers. Prior to that, that the contract of outside Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. The defenses will he spent three seasons as the linebackers coach Clint Hurtt surely be tested when the Green Bay Packers meet the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File) Detroit Lions’ running backs wasn’t renewed. Leaky pass defenses to be tested when Packers meet Falcons GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — than done. But that’s ultimately November. Safety Kemal Ish- The Green Bay Packers’ blue- what we strive for each and mael, a part-time starter, also had print to slow down Atlanta in every week,” Matthews said season-ending shoulder injury in the NFC championship game about slowing down Atlanta’s December. In nickel defenses, focuses on turning the high- fifth-ranked rushing attack to the Falcons have had to rely octane Falcons into a one-dimen- create favorable pass-rushing heavily on undrafted rookie cor- sional offense. situations. “It’s about stopping nerback Brian Poole. It sounds simple enough. But the run and getting after the The Falcons could get a this plan could be tough to exe- quarterback.” break if some of the receivers cute for the Packers with their The Falcons’ own leaky pass on the Packers’ lengthy injury FILE - In this June 12, 2012, file photo, then-Chicago Bears injury issues in the secondary. defense will also be stressed. report can’t go. Top wideout special teams coach Dave Taub gestures during practice in Lake It’s tough enough to contain All- Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers Jordy Nelson (ribs) was limited Forest, Ill. Broncos general manager began his third Pros Matt Ryan and Julio Jones has been nearly unstoppable of in practice at midweek, while coaching search in six seasons with a visit to Kansas City on with a healthy defense. late, with 21 touchdown passes coach Mike McCarthy has said Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, to interview Chiefs special teams coach Dave Linebacker Clay Matthews and one interception over an second-leading receiver Davante Toub. Elway and his committee, which includes team president is eager to take on the next eight-game winning streak that Adams (ankle) may not practice Joe Ellis and player personnel director Matt Russell, will then test when the Packers visit the stretches back to the regular until Saturday. travel to Atlanta to meet with Falcons Kyle Georgia Dome on Sunday. season. The injuries are serious Shanahan over the weekend. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File) “I think that’s easier said “We love a challenge,” Fal- enough that the Packers might cons cornerback Robert Alford have already declared Nelson said when asked if he was and Adams out if it were the reg- insulted by predictions of a high- ular season, McCarthy said. scoring game. “But obviously this is a dif- But the conditions do seem ferent time and this is a dif- If your ripe for a shootout , just like ferent point where we are in when Atlanta beat Green Bay the season,” he said Thursday. 33-32 in Week 8. The Packers “Everybody understands what’s were ranked 31st out of 32 teams on the line here.” business in the regular season in pass That includes veteran safety defense (269.3 yards per game); Morgan Burnett, an important the Falcons were 28th (266.7 piece in the secondary for his yards) in the league. solid work against the run and stinks- Rush just three or four pass. Burnett didn’t practice at defenders against Rodgers and he midweek because of a quad- can make quick, accurate throws riceps injury suffered in last to keep the chains moving, or week’s win over Dallas . look for creases to run for a first Having Burnett would help down. Blitz Rodgers and he can Green Bay match up against You should be extend plays outside the pocket. Falcons running backs Devonta This is part of what makes Freeman and Tevin Coleman, Rodgers elite, Atlanta corner- who combined for 85 catches adverting in the back Jalen Collins said. and three touchdowns in the reg- “Just his ability to get out the ular season. pocket once a play breaks down “We know that Morgan is Samoa News and make plays with his feet, a very strong person and he’s whether it be finding an open going to do everything in his guy down the field or scrambling power to play in this game,” said for a few yards or a first down,” rookie Kentrell Brice, who could Collins said. Like the Packers, step in if Burnett can’t play. the Falcons have lost key players But the Falcons’ biggest in the secondary. threat in the passing game is Collins, a second-round draft the 6-foot-4 Jones , who had six pick in 2015, stepped up after catches for 67 yards and a score top cornerback Desmond Tru- last week against Seattle. Corner- We’re here for you! • 633-5599 fant went down with a season- back has been one of the areas ending shoulder injury in early hardest hit by injuries this season. samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 Page B3 Bills agree to hire Rick Dennison as offensive coordinator ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Though the Broncos won the (AP) — Newly hired Bills coach title a year ago, their offense Sean McDermott is placing his struggled in in finishing 16th in trust in former yards gained and 19th in points offensive coordinator Rick scored during what became Dennison to oversee Buffalo’s quarterback ’s run-heavy attack. final season. And it might help, too, that The Broncos (9-7) missed Dennison has a connection the playoffs this season, and to quarterback Tyrod Taylor, their offense took a big step back whose long-term future has with untested starter Trevor Sie- been in question in Buffalo. mian taking over at quarterback. The Bills on Thursday With Dennison and head coach announced an agreement to sharing the play- hire Dennison as their offensive calling duties, Denver finished coordinator. He has 22 years 27th in yards gained and 22nd of NFL coaching experience, in points scored. including the past two running Dennison’s tenure in Denver the Broncos’ offense. ended with Kubiak retiring fol- Dennison fills a key role on lowing the end of the season due the Bills’ staff since McDermott to health concerns, and the team was hired last week to replace hiring Vance Joseph last week. Rex Ryan, who was fired in Dennison also worked under the final week of December. Kubiak as the ’ The 42-year-old McDermott is offensive coordinator from a defensive specialist in taking NFL football team new head coach Sean McDermott poses for a photograph with 2010-13. Before coaching, Den- over as a first-time head coach. team co-owner Terry Pegula, left, co-owner Kim Pegula and team General Manager Doug Whaley nison was a Broncos linebacker Dennison inherits a LeSean during a press conference, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) during a nine-season career McCoy-led offense which has spanning 1982-90. topped the NFL in yards rushing quarterback, with the Bills fourth and final season in Bal- nagging left foot injury, while McDermott previously filled in each of the past two seasons, having until mid-March to timore as Joe Flacco’s backup. Robert Woods and speedster three spots on Buffalo’s offen- and also scored a league-high 29 determine whether to acti- Taylor signed with Buffalo the Marquise Goodwin are eligible sive staff, including hiring touchdowns rushing last year. vate the first year of the five- following offseason and has a to become free agents in March. Juan Castillo to serve as offen- Buffalo is coming off a 7-9 year contract extension Taylor 15-14 record as the team’s two- Dennison has been a coach sive line coach and run-game finish and extended the NFL’s signed in August. year starter. on Denver’s three - coordinator. longest active playoff drought Dennison was the Ravens’ Receiver is another ques- winning teams: a year ago, and Former Vikings coach Leslie to 17 seasons. quarterbacks coach in 2014 tion mark. Starter Sammy Wat- in 1997 and ‘98 as a special Frazier has been hired as Buf- One question mark remains when Taylor completed his kins’ season was hampered by a teams assistant. falo’s defensive coordinator.

Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs 2017 (First Quarter) COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR OF TRAINING AND EVENTS

DATE PROJECT/ACTIVITY DATE PROJECT/ACTIVITY

January 23 - April 13 Culinary Training January 23 to March 31 Walk and Talk Program 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Session 1) 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (M/W/F) 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Session 2) MWF January 23 to March 31 (Tutuila) Wrestling Program Instructor: Malia Lui January 23 to March 31 (Manu’a) 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (M-TH) January 23 – April 13 Flower Arrangement Training 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (M-TH) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Session 1) January 23 to March 31 Gymnastics Program 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Session 2) T/TH Kinder gym – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (M-F) Instructor: Malia Lui January 23 to March 31 Health and Fitness Program January 23 – April 13 Elei/Hand Print Training 5:30 am to 6:30 am (M-F) Morning Session 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Session 1) 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (T/TH) – Afternoon Session 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Session 2) MTWTH Instructor: Tou Collins January 23 to March 31 Weightlifting/Powerlifting training 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (M-TH) January 23 – August 25 Sewing Training (Tutuila) 8:00 am to 11:00 am (Session 1) M/W January 23 to March 31 Volleyball training 8:00 am to 11:00 am (session 2) T/TH 6:30 am to 7:30 am (M-TH) 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Session 3) M/W January 25 to March 29 College Prep for Student Athletes 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Session 4) T/TH 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (W) September 5 – December 7 Every Day January 23 to March 31 National Football Training (Manu’a – Fitiuta, Ta’u, Faleasao) Instructor: Johanna Samana 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (F) January 23 – March 8 Basic Computing/Resume Preparation/Job February 6 – 10 Coaches National Level 1 Certification Course Application/Interview Preparation 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (M-F) Session 1 – M/W/F, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Instructor: Ethan Lake January 23 – April 13 Basic Samoan Oratory Language February 7 – April 6 Teen Mothers and Parenting Training Session 1 and Cultural Training 10 am to 12 pm (T/TH) 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm (M/W) March 14 Service Providers Fair – Mulugaveve

Call 644-2835/644-2836 to register for any of the programs/courses at the Department of Youth & Women’s Affairs Office in Pago Pago. Deadline for registration is Thursday, January 19, 2017 @ 4p.m. Fa’afeso’ota’i mai le matou ofisa ile 644- 2835/644-2836 auā le resitara mo polokalama o lo’o fa’apea ona faailo atu i le kalena. E tapunia le resitara o vasega ile Aso Tofi, Ianuari 19, 2017 ile 4p.m

Orientation for all programs/courses is scheduled for Friday, January 20th, 2017 at 9a.m-10a.m & 3p.m – 4p.m This ad is paid for by Ausage & Associates in the spirit of Community Service. Page B4 samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 Packers’ Davante Adams may be game-time deci- sion on Sunday GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) touchdown catches, while — The Green Bay Packers’ Adams had 12. They were Davante Adams has missed a quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ second day of practice with an top two targets in the Packers’ ankle injury, and the receiver prolific passing attack. may not know until warmups “In the regular-season before the NFC champion- mindset, I would think none of ship game on Sunday whether them would play in this game,” he’ll be able to play against the coach Mike McCarthy said Atlanta Falcons. Thursday. “But obviously this Adams hurt the ankle during is a different time and this is a the 34-31 win last week against different point where we are in the Dallas Cowboys. He said the season. Everybody under- that he’s feeling better, though stands what’s on the line here.” he was unsure whether he will Rookie receiver Geronimo feel well enough by Saturday Allison also missed a second to take part in Green Bay’s straight day of practice with a Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan watches practice Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, final practice of the week. hamstring injury. in Flowery Branch. The Falcons host the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship football game Adams might still be able to The Packers are left with on Sunday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) play after testing out the ankle starter Randall Cobb, along in warmups before the game on with third-year player Jeff Janis Sunday afternoon, even if he and rookie Trevor Davis at sits out practice on Saturday. receiver. Janis and Davis each Falcons’ Shanahan “It would take a lot to keep had touchdown catches when him off the field, Adams said the teams met in the regular Thursday, “because I want to season in October, when Cobb be out there with my team, but missed the game with ankle will have another until Sunday I will not know.” injury and then-receiver Ty Receiver Jordy Nelson Montgomery sat out because practiced on a limited basis of illness. for a second straight day on Montgomery has since been meeting with 49ers Thursday. He missed the Cow- moved to running back, though FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Kyle versations next week,” Shanahan told reporters. boys game with broken ribs. he remains pass-catching threat Shanahan remains focused on helping the Fal- “Really, until then, I don’t have much else for you Nelson led the team this out of the backfield. cons win their first Super Bowl championship. guys. It makes it very easy to focus on Sunday.” season with an NFL-high 14 No matter what happens, Atlanta’s offensive The relationship between Shanahan and Ryan coordinator appears certain to land his first head didn’t take off right away. The quarterback coaching job. endured one of his worst seasons in 2015, and Shanahan said Thursday he plans to talk again the Falcons slumped badly over the second half with the San Francisco 49ers about their coaching to finish 8-8. The team’s leading career receiver, vacancy, with all signs pointing to him landing Roddy White, criticized Shanahan for reducing the position. He is the only apparent candidate, his role in the offense. and the 49ers are the lone team that hasn’t hired But Ryan fully embraced the outside zone a coach. scheme in Year 2. He completed nearly 70 per- “I’m definitely excited about that,” Shanahan cent of his passes for 4,944 yards and 38 touch- said. “But it’s not really something that I know downs, with just seven interceptions. what the situation is right now.” “We found a way to clean up some of the mis- The son of former NFL coach Mike Sha- takes we made, whether it be in the red zone or nahan interviewed with the 49ers when Atlanta turnovers,” Ryan said. “I think Kyle would do a had a bye week during the wild-card round. He great job if he ever does get the opportunity. I said they would arrange another meeting, most think he would be an excellent head coach. But likely next week after the Falcons face the Green we’ve got enough on our plate this week. I think Bay Packers in the NFC championship game. He everybody’s focus is kind of on that.” insisted that he doesn’t yet have a formal offer Julio Jones, the Falcons’ All-Pro receiver, said from the 49ers. Shanahan is a big reason for the team’s offen- If the Falcons win, Shanahan would have time sive success, which included an NFL-record 13 for a follow-up meeting before the Falcons head players catching touchdown passes. to Houston for the Feb. 5 Super Bowl. “He’s a player coach. He understands. He gets Under NFL rules, he couldn’t take over the it. He listens,” Jones said. “He just really takes job until Atlanta’s season ends. it in throughout the game. If you see something, “It makes it pretty easy for us,” Shanahan like, ‘Hey, I want this,’ he’s going to give it to said. “Regardless of what happens in this game, you because he has that much trust in you to win or lose, you can talk to them again when your make it happen.” season’s over or if you get another bye week. So I Shanahan was left as San Francisco’s only think I’ll get that opportunity next week whatever candidate after New England offensive coordi- happens, and I plan on doing that.” nator Josh McDaniels pulled out Monday and The 49ers are seeking a replacement for Chip Seattle offensive line coach followed Kelly , who was fired after his only season in San suit on Tuesday. Francisco. The team went 2-14, the second-worst Shanahan spent two years as Houston’s offen- record in the league. sive coordinator before moving to Washington in Shanahan would be the 49ers’ fourth coach 2010 to handle the same job for his father. They in four seasons. They are also seeking a general were fired after the 2013 season, and the younger manager, a decision that would likely need the Shanahan spent one lost season in Cleveland approval or at least the input of the new coach. with Johnny Manziel before getting a call from The 37-year-old Shanahan emerged as one of Quinn, a former Seattle defensive coordinator Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) talks the NFL’s top assistants this season, directing an who landed his first head coaching job in Atlanta. with Green Bay Packers Director-Football Operations Eliot offense that paced the league in scoring and pro- Quinn said he was drawn to “an offense that Wolf during NFL football practice inside the Don Hutson Center duced one of the leading MVP candidates, quar- had real balance.” Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 in Ashwaubenon, Wis. The Green Bay terback Matt Ryan . Now, it looks like Shanahan will get a chance Packers play the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC championship game, “I’m looking forward to having those con- to take that offense to the Bay Area. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. (Jim Matthews/The Green Bay Press-Gazette via AP) samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 Page B5 eager to work for young boss McVay with Rams THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. the process, he asked me if I (AP) — Wade Phillips has would consider coming with done just about everything in him if he got a head coaching his four-decade NFL coaching job. I said, ‘Well, I don’t have a career, so he wasn’t exactly contract, so sure.’” worried by the prospect of The Rams are rebuilding working for a head coach less after finishing 4-12 in their than half his age with the Los 13th consecutive non-winning Angeles Rams. season, and the son of famed A week after 30-year-old coach Bum Phillips has been New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) winds up to throw the ball as quarterback head coach Sean McVay said one of the NFL’s top defensive Jimmy Garoppolo (10) stretches during an NFL football team practice, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in the 69-year-old Phillips would minds for decades. He spent Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC championship game Sunday. be his defensive coordinator, the past two years reaching (AP Photo/Steven Senne) their partnership finally was another career height with made official Thursday after the Broncos, coordinating the Phillips signed his deal with the dominant defense that won the Rams. “With Sean, between us, Super Bowl last season and Respect abounds as we’re 50 years old and we’ve finished fourth in total defense got 23 years of experience, so I this season. think that’ll work out all right,” “Wade has seen it all in our Phillips said with a laugh. league, and I believe that his Patriots host Steelers Phillips begins his 40th wealth of knowledge and expe- NFL season as a coach with rience will be a tremendous the Rams, the 10th franchise asset to our entire coaching to employ him. He was a staff and players,” McVay said in AFC title game head coach at Dallas, Buffalo in a statement. “Our defense has and Denver, and he served been one of our core strengths, FOXBOROUGH, Mass. in 2005 and 2002 at Heinz Field. video of Steelers coach Mike as an interim head coach for and I expect it to continue to (AP) — There are few things Both times New England went Tomlin using an expletive to New Orleans, Atlanta and the grow and thrive under Wade’s that Bill Belichick respects on the win the Super Bowl. describe the Patriots during a Houston Texans. leadership.” more than history in the NFL. Pittsburgh quarterback Ben postgame speech to his team Phillips might seem to be an Gregg Williams was Jeff And few teams elicit as much Roethlisberger has been a part following its divisional-round unlikely partner for McVay, the Fisher’s defensive coordinator praise from the Patriots coach as of both of the Steelers’ recent win over Kansas City. Unbe- youngest head coach in modern last season with the Rams, who the Pittsburgh Steelers. championships, but the 34-year- knownst to Tomlin, the speech NFL history. But they have a haven’t made the playoffs since Part of it is the reverence old’s only playoff meeting with was aired on a social media strong family connection: Phil- the 2004 season in St. Louis. that Belichick holds for the way the Patriots was the 2005 loss livestream by receiver Antonio lips’ son, Wes, was the Wash- Williams left for the Cleveland Steelers founder Art Rooney when he was a rookie. Brown. But Patriots special ington Redskins’ tight ends Browns shortly after the regular and his family has operated He has spoken often about teams captain Matt Slater said coach for the past three seasons season ended with the Rams a franchise that’s remained his respect for the Patriots and it wouldn’t provide any extra under McVay, their offensive losing the final seven games in among the league’s best, win- Tom Brady , which included motivation. coordinator. their homecoming season. ning multiple Super Bowl titles him requesting a jersey from “We’re playing in the AFC “Wes just talked great things But Williams’ defense was more than 30 years apart. It is Brady prior to Pittsburgh’s championship game. If you about him all the time,” Wade one of the NFL’s top groups a model emulated when Robert loss to New England back in can’t get motivated to play in Phillips said. “And then I met until a late-season fade, and Kraft bought the Patriots in October . Big Ben missed that this game, then you’re in the him, and he was very impres- Phillips is grateful he won’t be 1994 and six years later hired game because of knee surgery. wrong sport,” he said. sive. And then when he started starting from scratch. Belichick, who has nurtured a This is the latest opportunity to “Patriots Way” that has helped play in “the lion’s den,” he said. bring four Lombardi trophies to “They are the best in the New England. world,” Roethlisberger said. Those histories will collide “They are the gold standard, if when two of the most successful you will. So you want to have programs of the 2000s meet in that opportunity to go up to play Sunday’s AFC championship the best.” game. Brady is 6-2 in head-to-head “They’ve been tough to deal matchups with Roethlisberger, with going all the way back but Roethlisberger didn’t play to coach (Chuck) Noll in the in the Patriots’ Week 7 win ‘70s,” Belichick said. “They in Pittsburgh because he was were pretty consistently tough recovering from surgery on his to deal with through that entire left knee. period of time, which has been Including the two playoff all of my years in the league.” wins, Brady is 9-2 overall Either New England or Pitts- against Pittsburgh, including a burgh has been a part of nine of 4-0 record at home . Roethlis- the 17 Super Bowls since 2000, berger is 3-6 all-time against winning six championships New England. between them. History aside, Brady said he “They have a lot of wins over is expecting to get the best from there,” said Patriots receiver Pittsburgh, which started the Julian Edelman. “It’s nothing season 4-5 but has won its last but respect for the Steelers. nine. I went to school in Steelers “(Roethlisberger’s) been a Country over in Kent State. leader for that team for a long Half the school was in a Steelers time and they’ve won a lot of jersey. I’ve known about that games with him behind the whole faithful for a while now.” center,” Brady said. “It’s going But for all their individual to be a great game.” successes, the teams have met Here are some things to only four times in the playoffs. watch for in Sunday’s game: The Patriots have won three of WHAT VIDEO?: Most of those matchups, including the the early part of the week was last two in the AFC title games consumed by the fallout from Page B6 samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 Bay Area investors still working to keep Raiders

in Oakland C M SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — that calls for $750 million in Y K Oakland civic leaders and deep- hotel room tax revenue, $650 pocketed investors fighting to million from billionaire casino keep the Raiders from moving owner Sheldon Adelson’s com- insist they are still in the game pany and $500 million from the despite team owner Mark Davis Raiders and the NFL. formally applying to the NFL League owners are expected to relocate to Las Vegas. to vote on the proposed move A local investment group in March. that includes Hall of Famer Local boosters argue that Ronnie Lott said Thursday Oakland offers a better foot- they continue to negotiate with ball venue than Las Vegas, a government officials, the team transient tourist town with no and the NFL to build a $1.25 professional football history. billion, 55,000-seat stadium in They say the San Francisco Oakland. Bay Area’s television market “We are in this game and dwarves the Las Vegas region’s we are playing to win,” Lott’s and that it will cost the team file photo, Oakland Raiders fans hold up signs about the team’s possible move to Las Vegas during group said in a statement. The $500 million to relocate. an NFL football game between the Raiders and Denver Broncos in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland statement said the Raiders’ “I think we continue to Raiders have filed paperwork to move to Las Vegas. Clark County Commission Chairman Steve filing Thursday was expected offer a far superior deal,” said Sisolak told The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, that he spoke with the Raiders. and done to “keep its options Scott Haggerty, president of (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) open in Las Vegas.” the Alameda County Board of The Raiders have been Supervisors. Haggerty is also seeking to replace their dilapi- on the board that manages the dated home for years. Coliseum. The Coliseum has suffered “I think that Mark Davis from sewage backups and has been very patient in trying other infrastructure problems. to come up with a stadium It’s also the only remaining plan and I don’t blame him NFL stadium to also be home for keeping his options open,” to a baseball team — the Ath- Haggerty said. “But the Raiders letics — and lacks many of the belong in Oakland.” modern, money-making fea- Haggerty and others also say tures of new stadiums. that a Raiders move out of the Oakland Mayor Libby region threatens to alienate fans Schaaf has been negotiating who re-embraced the team after with Davis and investors to it left Oakland after the 1981 find a new home for the team season and played for 14 years in the city but has said public in Los Angeles only to move financing is not an option. She back to the Bay Area. and other local boosters support Davis has said the team will the bid by Lott’s group to keep continue to play in Oakland the team on Oakland. until the Las Vegas stadium “Only Oakland brings the is finished, likely by the 2020 Raiders and the NFL a com- season. The Raiders have two petitive stadium proposal, one-year options to play at the C M along with legacy and loy- Oakland Coliseum in 2017 and alty,” Schaaf said in a prepared 2018 and are already taking Y K statement. season ticket renewals for next The city and Alameda season. County still owe a combined “I’m incredulous this could $100 million for upgrades happen again,” said 57-year- made to the stadium in 1995 to old Jim Zelinski, a lifelong lure the Raiders back to Oak- Oakland resident and Raiders land after the team spent the 14 fan. “I’m disgusted, to be quite previous years playing in Los frank.” Angeles. The city and county Nonetheless, Zelinski has were left holding the bag after co-founded a fan organization personal seat licenses failed to that is lobbying the Raiders and cover the cost of the $220 mil- the NFL to keep the team in lion renovation that added more Oakland. than 10,000 seats and luxury “We want to combat the boxes. narrative that most Raider fans The city is willing to give are neutral and don’t care if the the team 60 acres of land on the team moves to Las Vegas,” said Coliseum site to build a new Zelinski, who must decide by stadium. next month if he wants to renew The local investors are com- his season tickets. “The Raiders peting with a Las Vegas plan need to do the right thing.” samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 Page B7 Curry, Durant, LeBron, Irving to start NBA All-Star Game NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Curry won a tiebreaker to join Golden State teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, while LeBron James and Kyrie Irving also gave Cleveland two starters in the NBA All-Star Game. Curry and Houston’s James Harden beat out Russell West- brook for the two Western Conference backcourt spots Thursday in the new voting system that included players and media for the C M first time this season. They will join frontcourt choices Durant, Y K Anthony Davis of New Orleans and Kawhi Leonard of San Antonio. The rest of the East lineup for the Feb. 19 game in New Orleans is Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee and Jimmy Butler of Chicago in the frontcourt and DeMar DeRozan of Toronto in the backcourt. He beat out Boston’s Isaiah Thomas in another tiebreaker. Fan voting accounted for 50 percent in the new system, while current players and a media panel each made up 25 percent. James is the leading scorer in All-Star Game history and is set to become just the fifth player to start at least 13 games. He said it meant something extra being the leading vote-getter among fans with nearly 1.9 million votes. “I think from the standpoint of people enjoy the way I play the game, they respect the way I play the game and at this point in my career I’m still doing something right,” he said earlier Thursday. “Makes me proud, makes my family proud and my support system so it’s cool in that sense.” He and Durant had the highest possible scores across all three voting groups, but the new process eliminated Chicago’s Dwyane Wade, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Golden State’s Zaza Pachulia, who would have been elected by fans under the old format. But they didn’t rank high enough to hold onto spots when player and media votes were counted, though Curry did. Fan voting served as the tiebreaker, and the two-time MVP’s 1.8 million votes trailed only James. So even though he ranked third behind MVP candidates Harden and Westbrook in the other categories and ended up with the same weighted score as them, he got one spot and Harden the other after earning nearly 200,000 more fan votes than his former teammate.

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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) is fouled while driving to the basket by Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell West- brook (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Page B8 samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 Page B9 Page B10 samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy Parker January 20, 2017 Friday, Jan-

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Working on a creative project will bring stellar results that will inspire you to expand a buck 8 (As written) your interests and share your joy with someone you love. ✸✸✸ 40 Sexual desire 9 Coin that’s SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Work on creative endeavors or toward improvements that will help your 41 Security for not legal a tightrope currency community or a cause that concerns you. It’s what you put out that will count when you tally up what you have walker 10 Start to and haven’t achieved. Give your all. ✸✸✸ 43 Wash dishes, wake up CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An emotional plea will work wonders. Your ability to manipulate a situation perhaps 11 Casual talk 46 Away from 12 Provide 1/19 © 2017 Andrews McMeel Syndication will help you get ahead. A change in the way you do things will draw positive attention. Romance is on the rise WSW evidence for www.upuzzles.com and will improve your personal life. ✸✸✸✸ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for a new and diverse way to utilize your talents in order to get ahead. You’ll gain insight if you take a course or set up a meeting with someone who is heading down the same path 1/20 IN A JAM By Timothy E. Parker as you. ✸✸ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your imagination and creativity to get what you want. Negotiating a deal or contract or discussing joint ventures looks promising. Make personal changes that will encourage more confidence to follow your heart and your dream. Romance is highlighted.✸✸✸✸✸ Birthday Baby: You are sensitive, thoughtful and creative. You are astute and productive. Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren COUPLE’S LONG, JOYFUL MARRIAGE IS BASED UPON THREE PRINCIPLES DEAR ABBY: Many of your published letters come from unhappy married women. Some of them seem unable to get objective advice that would make themselves and their marriages happier. I’m fortunate to be happily married (33 years) to a wonderful woman who has a clear perspective. Three pearls of wisdom she could share: 1. Don’t sulk because your husband can’t read your mind. Trust him; he’d like to help. And listen to your tone as you point out how he can. 2. The way you talk about him to your friends is an expression of your fidelity. Talk about him hon- estly, but with respect. If you do, he’ll admire and encourage your close friendships and take a sincere interest in your friends as people. If your MO is to grouse and complain about him, in his mind and heart he will feel you’re abandoning him. 3. Be clear that while your husband might say he’d like to treat you like a queen, you’re both better off being equals -- partners, side-by-side. In our marriage, there is no “better half.” There are two halves. It’s amazing how much joy we have experienced during our years together, based on this simple foundation. My esteem for my wife only grows each year -- something that seems impossible, but then again, fantastic things usually do. -- PETER, A GRATEFUL HUSBAND DEAR PETER: Thank you for sharing those words of wisdom because they apply to husbands as well as wives. There’s a saying: The higher the pedestal, the longer the fall. Partners who treat each other as equals and with respect -- and the key word is “respect” -- usually have long-lasting and happy unions. Those who complain behind a spouse’s back, who denigrate rather than elevate, do not make themselves look better or their marriages healthier. I’m glad you wrote. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• DEAR ABBY: How do you deal with adult “children” who ignore issues about their health? My 30-something son had a root canal a few days ago. His face is swollen, he has lost sleep and is in pain. His wife has tried everything to get him to get it checked out, and she just called me in desperation. Why does he do this? It isn’t the first time she and others have begged him to take care of himself. She’s pregnant and they have two other small kids. He has insurance, so it’s not about money. It’s just so stressful for those of us who love him. He works for himself and is a high-energy guy and a great dad. -- QUESTIONING MY SON’S SANITY DEAR QUESTIONING: Some men feel that acknowledging pain is showing weakness. They think that if they just “gut it out” a while longer, things will get better. And while many of them do, many also don’t. Pick up the phone and tell your daughter-in-law to call the dentist who did the root canal and ask whether what her husband is experiencing is normal. And if the answer is that it’s not, she should tell her husband that “the surgeon wants him to come in for a recheck” to be sure his wounds haven’t become infected. samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017 Page B11 Page B12 samoa news, Friday, January 20, 2017

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