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A recent video of a baby swanstuck in a close-knitted fence has lately been doing the rounds on social media. In the video, a wildlife aid worker is seen helping the baby swan escape from the tight clutch of the grill while its father or male swan attacks the man mistaking him as a potential hazard. The video has been receiving a lot of positive response owing to the helping nature of the man in action. People have been pointing out through the video that some humans act as superheroes without making a fuss about it.

An adorable video of a cygnet and an animal rescuer has lately been going viral on social media. In the video, a senior man is seen making a successfulattempt atrescuinga baby swan who is stuck in the fence without having a way out. An internet user, by the name Buitengebieden, posted the video on Twitter, highlighting how the man rescued the helpless bird while the male swan, attacks the man not being aware of his intentions.

In the video, the rescuer is also seen speaking calmly with the furious male swan, in an attempt to calm him down while he gets the work done. He getsbaby swan out and releases it in the water while the protective male swan, usually called a cob, continues to aggressively flap its wings on the rescue worker. Mama swan is spotted away from the rescue operation, in the water, taking care of other baby swans. The caption of the post highlights that not all heroes wear a cape and some people simply indulge in simple acts of kindness. The Twitter handle has also mistakenthe furious swan as the mother, which was later corrected by one of the people in the comments section.

The original YouTube video was also shared in the comments section by one of the Twitteratis. In the original video, the name of the rescue worker has been mentioned as Simon Cowell, who is a part of the Wildlife Aid Foundation. In the video, Simon mentions that parent swans can get quite vicious in order to protect their cygnet. Have a look at the original video here.

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In the comments, a number of people have mentioned how heart-warming the little story is. They have also appreciated Simons way of dealing with the situation as itwas smart and quick. A few of the internet users find the video amusing as mama swan seems calm and composed while others speak highly of the sweet gesture. Have a look.

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1 What is the criminal Aris Kindt doing in a Rembrandt painting?2 Who is the bestselling novelist of all time?3 What is Sue, dug up in South Dakota in 1990?4 Which ritual is performed by a mohel?5 What birds scientific name means footless footless?6 Which composer was a neighbour and protege of Oscar Hammerstein?7 Who would undertake the Kobayashi Maru test?8 What is bisected by the rabbit-proof fence?What links:9 Byrons memoirs; Sylvia Plaths novel Double Exposure; Philip Larkins diaries?10 Ilium; ischium; pubis?11 Greyhound; In Which We Serve; The Cruel Sea; Das Boot?12 Roberts and Brasier?13 Acute; grave; circumflex; cedilla; diaeresis?14 English; Irish; Irish Red & White; Gordon?15 Achaemenid; Sasanian; Safavid; Qajar; Pahlavi?

1 Being dissected (anatomy lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp).2 Agatha Christie.3 Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton (found by Susan Hendrickson).4 Circumcision (Jewish).5 Swift (apus apus).6 Stephen Sondheim.7 Starfleet cadets in Star Trek.8 Australia (Western Australia).9 Lost or destroyed works by poets.10 Parts of the hip bone.11 Films set in the second world war battle of the Atlantic.12 Original surnames of female PMs: Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.13 Diacritic marks used in French.14 Setter dog breeds (as recognised by Kennel Club).15 Persian/Iranian empires and ruling dynasties.

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As Im writing this, it is Sunday afternoon. It feels like an early fall day already. Its brown meadow season with bright blue skies, hardly a cloud, eye-popping flower colors, and a mellowness of air that betrays that the hottest days this year are over. My head feels dizzy, and Im looking at Mt. Rainier for the umptieth time these past days. No lenticular cloud no weather change. But my body tells me we are in for rain. Or was it just the past sleepless nights that take their toll on me?

Rain. As a child I simply hated it because usually it meant disrupting outdoor playtime. As a teenager, though, I started embracing it. I guess, its because my mother taught me how to use all my senses to experience Nature. And there is so much more to rain than just getting wet. Even the stages of getting wet can be so different. Have you ever experienced horizontal rain on a beach? Or bicycling through it, while somebody up in the sky has decided that its time for another shower today down to your skin? The soft caressing of drizzle in a face that doesnt have to fear running mascara (anymore)?

Or just observe how it starts raining. There might be even a moment of almost breathless silence before the first drop splashes down on a leaf that ducks under the sudden pressure; on your hand from which it immediately evaporates as if it never happened; on your driveway where it widens as if to reach out to another drop to unite and color the entire asphalt area a darker hue. Maybe, the drops are invisible at first, then they become bigger, until they are pelting down, and it seems like a white curtain has been drawn across your backyard. They might even splash back upward on the road as if they were jumping on a trampoline. And they build up pools in the ditches where later the sky will see its own reflection.

Also, I find there is no more soothing sound then the rush of rain. Not even the sea or a bubbling brook is as calming. Have you ever fallen asleep to rain with your window open?

And then, the fragrance that comes with rain. Its as if it were unlocking an entire cabinet of aromas while its falling and afterwards. Theres the smell of freshly mown grass that gains a totally new quality of herbal and sweet. The bitter-sweet, almost taste-like scent of wet brick and asphalt, the earthy smell of a wet beach, the cold-smoke fragrance of wet wood, the infinitely sweet and pungent smell of a forest after the rain.

I remember sitting with my sweetheart and his best man under the canopy of my balcony two days before my wedding, when a sudden cloudburst made us flee inside. Or how many hiking tours in my childhood and youth seemed to be ended by a race against darkly looming clouds. These moments of surprise or of an almost sporty competition wholl make it to the car first the rain or me?

Its strange how these days I crave a good rainfall, no matter which time of day. After all, we didnt have much of a spring other than this cool, dark-gray wetness here in Washington State, and our summer this year hasnt had more than a weeks worth of real summer days. Even our gardens harvest will fail us this year because we could plant only comparatively late, and then there was a lack of nourishing sunlight. (If any of you guys has a good recipe for green tomatoes )

Even music has made much of rain. Have you ever heard the French chanson Sous le ciel de Paris? It describes Parisian life and how it gets interrupted by a shower. Theres Rain drops are falling on my head and November Rain, there are Totos Africa and Led Zeppelins Rain Song, even Beethovens symphony Pastorale describes a rain storm. But the song that comes to my mind first, is one of the first rain songs I ever learned, a call to harvesters to get the grain in as rain is looming; heres a link: youtu.be/ne__mIBETt8

You see, rain is certainly something you can learn to embrace. Especially when it comes in a balanced way not too much, not too often, not for too long. Right now, I could do with some birdsong after a good, hard shower and maybe a rainbow in the sky.

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CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced that as part of its overall commitment to recruit and develop more diverse talent to better serve customers, its Board of Directors expects to add a second Black board member. The Board of Directors collectively agreed last December to further diversify the board, conduct a search and recruit an additional Black board member.

"As the first Latino to lead a major airline, I know from experience that acompany can only truly thrive if those at the top are as diverse as the customers, communities and employees they serve - starting with the boardroom," said Oscar Munoz, Executive Chairman"It's a matter of competitiveness as well as conscience. That's why I am proud we are continuing our long-standing efforts to further diversify our board leadership to help lead United into the future."

In addition to this commitment, United today also signed on to The Board Challenge, a movement among companies looking to accelerate change. United, like other Charter Pledge Partners, currently has a diverse board including one Black board member and is encouraging other corporations to do the same. The company and its Board of Directors believe that diverse leadership improves its ability to serve the millions of customers who choose to fly United across the globe.

"Change comes from the top, and by making this commitment, we will expand and diversify the leaders that are helping to guide United forward during some of the toughest challenges we have faced," said Scott Kirby, CEO. "As our search progresses, I am reminded of the wealth of untapped diverse talent that is out there and the ongoing responsibility that we, as corporate leaders, have to confront systemic racism head-on and actively recruit this talent at all levels of our organizations."

About UnitedUnited's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

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AUSTIN Back when he was at Texas, media sessions with Devin Duvernay were always accompanied by knowing smirks. Thats because most times the Longhorns wideout spoke as if on a word count, just waiting to hit the limit so he could escape the web of cameras and recorders and get back to work.

Michigan graduate transfer Tarik Black probably isnt as taciturn as Duvernay, who last season led UT with 106 receptions for 1,386 yards and nine touchdowns and is now a member of the Baltimore Ravens. But theres something similar in the DNA of two receivers, both more given to introspection and stoicism than bombast.

A quiet confidence; Tarik doesnt say a whole lot, Texas coach Tom Herman said. But he has assimilated well. The team has embraced him because of his work ethic and his contribution to the team and the offense in particular. Guy is very selfless. You know, he wants to be on all the special (teams) units, volunteering to do that.

Black might replace Duvernay as the Longhorns resident silent assassin, but Herman brought the former four-star recruit in to make up for the departure of senior Collin Johnson, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound transfer has been jostling with junior Brennan Eagles and could start at X-receiver in next Saturdays season opener against UTEP.

As you would expect with a grad transfer, he is very mature in the way that he handles his business in terms of his preparation, his attention to detail, Herman said. When it comes to watching the video, studying his playbook, as well as taking care of his body, you know, thats a guy you just really dont have to remind a whole lot to do any of those things because of his maturity level. So were thrilled to have him.

UT and new offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich hope to have the veteran wideout on the field throughout this years altered 10-game regular season, never a given with Black.

There are the obvious and serious concerns about COVID-19 transmission, but Black has also been derailed by foot injuries ever since graduating from Cheshire Academy as the No. 1 player in Connecticut. He appeared in only 21 games over three seasons at Michigan, finishing his career there with 40 receptions for 507 yards and two touchdowns.

(Tariks) a guy that mentally has to get over the hump, Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis told the Detroit Free Press last year. He cant be concerned or worried about his past history as far as his injuries. Thats the thing Ive stressed with him Hey, dont worry about injuries, dont try to save yourself. Youve got to just try to apply yourself each and every day to be the best player that you can be.

But Black has looked smooth since Texas began practice early last month. No injury hiccups or setbacks, just a healthy and motivated senior looking for a bit of good fortune. One video UT posted on Twitter showed Black evading a couple defenders on a slant route, snagging quarterback Sam Ehlingers pass and evading corner Jalen Green with a lightning-quick head fake.

Given what Texas has seen so far, it seems Black is now playing free and loose, unencumbered by fear of injury. If he pans out stays healthy, emerges as a viable target split out wide and takes some pressure off the groups more unproven members Texas could boast one of the Big 12s deepest receiving corps.

Eagles showed promise last season, recording 32 receptions for 522 yards and six scores. Sophomores Jake Smith (25 receptions, 274 yards, six touchdowns in 2019) and Jordan Whittington look dynamic out of the slot, and both are prime targets for gadget plays. And others such as redshirt sophomore Joshua Moore, sophomore Marcus Washington and third-year wideout AlVonte Woodard will look to break out as senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger looks to identify his go-to wideouts.

But Black could become the critical X-factor, both on the field and off.

Is it a lot safer to have Duvernay or Collin in that room? Yeah, Herman said, and I think thats one of the big reasons we went out and signed Tarik Black as a grad transfer. Not that we are in dire straits in that room, but I do think its important.

Had we not signed Tarik there would have been literally no seniors in that room, no scholarship seniors. So just the experience alone that Tarik brings to that room I think will be very beneficial.

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A virtual classroom has launched to enable surgeons to come together and take part in interactive teaching sessions and lectures remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Teaching Space' has been created by FundamentalVR to improve the way surgeons are trained. It follows on from their virtual platform Fundamental Surgery, which lets an unlimited number of users practice, learn, and teach together inside an operating room.

The addition of Teaching Space means multiple people can meet in a virtual classroom setting complete with an interactive whiteboard, where they can conduct lessons, discuss a procedure before attempting it in the virtual operating room, or debrief after practicing a procedure.

Instructors and their trainees can interact, write notes on the whiteboard and share ideas, regardless of where they're located. They can also easily transition between Fundamental Surgery's virtual operating room and Teaching Space.

FundamentalVR say that it can also benefit medical device and pharmaceutical companies, by saving time and money on bringing surgeons and key opinion leaders into the virtual room for briefings, Q&A sessions and one-on-one training without the need to travel.

Peter Rainger, Chief Learning Officer at FundamentalVR, explained that the virtual classrooms are a solution to the disruption caused by the pandemic. "COVID-19 has presented significant challenges to surgical training and in many cases completely disrupted traditional training programs, which have relied upon face-to-face events" he said.

"Video conferencing facilities have come to meet the immediate communication needs of many. However, these 2D platforms do not fully replace the teaching and learning opportunities of being together in the same room talking about a patient case pre-operatively or live in an operating room looking at the patient anatomy and handling surgical tools.

"Our new Teaching Space, which provides a collaborative environment for surgical education in VR, allows residents and KOLs from across the globe to come together for teaching sessions, to review cases and share their knowledge and skills. In our new Teaching Space, I can simply pick up a pen and draw out concepts on a whiteboard and allow trainees to annotate and write comments, all in real-time, whilst talking as if we were in the same room.The possibilities for this new flexible teaching space in the future are endless."

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The NY Jets have announced their five team captains for the upcoming 2020 season.

The NY Jets held their first official practice of the 2020 season on Wednesday marking what could essentially be called the start of the regular season.

And as is tradition, the team also announced who their team captains would be for this year. In total, five players were chosen to wear the C patch in a player-voted election.

Two offensive players, two defensive players, and one special-teams representative make up the Jets five captains in 2020. And while there were a couple of surprises, there were also a few obvious selections.

The Jets five captains in 2020 will be quarterback Sam Darnold, offensive tackle George Fant, nose tackle Steve McLendon, safety Marcus Maye, and backup safety Matthias Farley.

Of the five, only Darnold and McLendon return as captains from a year ago. The other five, Kelvin Beachum, Jamal Adams, C.J. Mosley, Rontez Miles, and Demaryius Thomas will all not be with the team in 2020 Mosley is under contract but not traveling with the team after his opt-out.

The inclusion of both Darnold and McLendon is hardly surprising as both were obvious picks. The same could be said for Mayes addition which is long overdue. Hell be tasked with making up for the loss of Adams in more than one way and his captainship is just another example of that.

As for Fant and Farley, their inclusions are a bit more surprising the former much more so than the latter.

Fant was signed in the offseason to compete for the starting right tackle job in camp, although it was never much of a competition. A former swing tackle in Seattle, Fant will be given the biggest opportunity of his career in 2020 as a full-time starter.

And hes clearly emerged as a locker room leader rather quickly as he was chosen over the likes of LeVeon Bell, Jamison Crowder, and even fellow offseason addition Connor McGovern to be the other offensive team captain alongside Darnold.

Thats high praise for a player who hasnt even played a game with the team yet.

Farleys addition might be surprising to some, but its ultimately not shocking. The veteran safety is a key special-teams contributor and played in 13 games with the team last year.

If not Farley, maybe a player like Harvey Langi could have been considered for the role. But Farley is a favorite of special teams coordinator Brant Boyer and clearly a respected member of the locker room as well.

Its always nice to highlight some of the more notable locker-room leaders on the team and this player-driven vote sheds some light on who the Jets really value as their team captains.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Clean Room Robot Market with COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Type (Articulated, SCARA, Collaborative Robots), End User (Aerospace, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage), Component (Robotic Arm, End Effector), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global cleanroom robot market (including prices of peripherals, software, and system engineering) is expected to grow from USD 4.8 billion in 2020 to USD 8.5 billion by 2025; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.0% during the forecast period.

The increasing demand for cleanroom robots from the electronics & electrical industry is the main driver for the cleanroom robot market. In the semiconductor industry, thin-film technology is used to manufacture microprocessors, sensors, and flash memory. A single particle finding its way into a hard drive or a CPU during manufacturing is enough to render the product useless. Therefore, companies are eager to minimize the risk and are opting for clean rooms, which must be ISO Class 4 or cleaner. Computer processors start out as silicon wafers, which are subjected to intense vacuums, high energy plasmas, and ultraviolet light.

These processes are not human friendly; therefore, the demand for cleanroom robots is increasing in the semiconductor industry to help in moving the wafers from one processing station to another. The high installation cost of industrial cleanroom robots, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, is the main restraint for the adoption of industrial cleanroom robots. Industrial robots, along with controllers and teach pendants, are priced in the range of USD 50,000 and USD 80,000.

With the addition of application-specific peripherals, the robot system costs between USD 100,000 and USD 150,000. There are further costs in setting up the robot. Robots require heavy-duty, purpose-built pedestals, which can cost several thousand dollars. Also, with increasing hygiene standards, due to COVID-19, demand for cleanroom robots is expected to increase in industries such as food & beverages and pharmaceutical.

Many industry experts expect the COVID-19 pandemic to mainly impact supply chains. However, considering the sizable backlog that key players such as FANUC (Japan) and KUKA (Germany) have, the manufacturing and delivery of cleanroom robots are expected to slow down for the first 2 or 3 quarters of the FY 2020.

For instance, for the FY 2019, the Robotics business division of KUKA (Germany) had order backlogs worth USD 309 million (EUR 276 million). In APAC, electrical and electronics is the most important industry adopting industrial robots. However, with the adverse impact of COVID-19, the growth of the cleanroom robot market in countries such as China and India is expected to be delayed, impacting the overall growth of the market in APAC for the next 3-6 months. In February 2020, China's manufacturing PMI was 35.7 points from 14.3 points in January 2020. Meanwhile, in February 2020, its production index was 27.8%, down by 23.5% from the previous month, thereby indicating a radical slowdown in manufacturing activities. The US-China trade war also added to this decline.

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POTSDAM The village has voted unanimously to send a slate of over $19 million in improvement projects to the state for review as part of the

POTSDAM The following projects from the villages Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee will be sent to the state for review. The state will then decide on how to narrow down the proposed projects to allocate the $9.7 million in DRI funds.

Downtown Riverwalk Trail: Creates a walking and biking loop around the Market Street corridor, across Fall Island and back over Sandstone Drive. The project would include a new pocket park, new murals and bike lanes. Total project cost: $2,481,000; total DRI funds requested: $2,481,000

Fall Island Skatepark: Builds a skatepark, seating area and outdoor art gallery on the north side of Fall Island. Total project cost: $348,000; total DRI funds requested: $258,000

Renovation of Market Square Mall: Renovations to 20-22 Depot St., including the exterior and interior spaces. Public restrooms and office space would be refurbished. Total project cost: $666,000; total DRI funds requested: $311,000

North Country Childrens Museum Expansion: Expands the current NCCM to add room for more permanent exhibits, office, classroom, storage and program space. Total project cost: $1,900,000; total DRI funds requested: $1,400,000

North Country Arts Center: Establishes an arts headquarters on Raymond Street for the North Country Arts Council that would include spaces for artists to practice, create and display their work. Total project cost: $1,687,000; total DRI funds requested: $578,000

Downtown Streetscape Enhancement: Renovations to the Market Street and Raymond Street corridor including decorative sidewalks, ADA accessibility, benches, bike racks and landscaping improvements. Total project cost: $2,780,000; total DRI funds requested: $2,780,000

59 Market Street Renovation: Interior and exterior renovations to the current location of McDuffs Tavern. Would create a basement level multi-use space with multimedia functionality. Total project cost: $405,000; total DRI funds requested: $203,000

Potsdam Food Co-Op Relocation and Expansion: Relocates the Potsdam Food Co-Op to 63 Market St., with new facilities including a meeting space in addition to the retail area. Total project cost: $2,966,000; total DRI funds requested: $1,659,000

The Clarkson Inn Expansion: Provides for an addition onto the Clarkson Inn that would include 20 new rooms, meeting spaces and a fitness center. Total project cost: $2,500,000; total DRI funds requested: $600,000

Roxy Theatre: Gives the downtown Roxy Theatre an exterior facelift and adds an interior vestibule. Total project cost: $115,000; total DRI funds requested: $58,000

The Sandstone: Expands Scoops ice cream into a 1950s-themed diner for breakfast and lunch offerings. The project includes a new outdoor seating area. Total project cost: $257,000; total DRI funds requested: $118,000

Renovation of Damon Hall: Finishes the Clarkson University renovation of Damon Hall to provide for advanced manufacturing incubator space. Total project cost: $2,516,000; total DRI funds requested: $900,000

Rebuild Downtown Potsdam: Creates a program for the village to distribute matching grants for additional downtown revitalization projects and COVID-19 related improvements. Total project cost: $1,388,000; total DRI funds requested: $750,000

Downtown Branding Campaign: Provides for print, outdoor and digital advertising in addition to a website overhaul. Total project cost: $131,000; total DRI funds requested: $125,000

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morgantown You go about it every West Virginia game you watch, you and your buddies, whether youre at a bar or at a watch party at home.

Third and 8, up four points, six minutes to go, West Virginias opponent has the ball on the Mountaineer 35-yard line.

Blitz! says one guy. Get them back out of field goal range.

No drop into a zone, says another. Just stop them short of the first down. Keep the clock running, get the ball back and work on it.

Whos right? Whos wrong?

You wont know until after the play. Thats the beauty of being a fan.

But what if you are a coach, especially a West Virginia defensive coach this year? How is it going to work as you have Jordan Lesley coaching the D-line and sharing responsibilities for calling the plays and setting the strategy with Jahmile Addae, who is the cornerback coach.

This became a reality when Vic Koenning, the defensive coordinator, left following a tawdry incident that led to his resignation.

The defensive situation became unhinged, with new coaches coming in and having to devise a system that worked better than a bunch of guys over pizza, pepperoni rolls and beer off in a bar or a restaurant making the calls.

On the defensive side this year Lesley and Addae are listed not as co-coordinators, as it is on the offensive side but as defensive leaders ... and they feel like theyve got things worked out pretty well so that there isnt any arguing back and forth during the game when situations come up and, worse yet, so there are no I told you sos when they disagree and a defensive strategy works or doesnt work.

The mechanics are worked out during the week. Were on the same page, Lesley said. Its just an open line of communication between both of us.

Jordan and I will meet and talk those things through before they happen. It wont be a game-day conversation. Thats where you sit down and say, OK, this is whats going to happen. You have an action sheet that tells you what you want to do in certain scenarios, Addae said.

Those conversations are going on during the week, not just between Jordan and me but the entire staff. By the time we get to game day, with Jordan calling it, hell know what I want in those situations. Weve had a few mock situations in practices where weve gone through it but you dont want me to hear whats in those conversations.

The question of how this will work is one theyve been bombarded with since Koenning left.

Thats what everyones been asking, Addae said. The main question we get is How are you guys working together?

It all really started last year when they first came together, Lesley coming up with Coach Neal Brown and Addae coming over from Arizona.

Weve been sitting in the same rooms, having the same discussions, agreeing to disagree since last year. At the end of day, we would come up with the solution that would be best for the defense and best for the program, Addae said.

Nothing has changed there. I learn something every day working with him. Not only that, Dantae Wright has been a defensive coordinator in his own right. We got Jeff Casteel, who brought me to to this place, in the room. So, to say this is going to be a dictatorship situation in this room or a two-headed horse, I think youd be lying.

Casteel has been a huge addition to the room, especially for Addae, whom he recruited to WVU when he was in Morgantown as an assistant and defensive coordinator and who he worked with at Arizona as well.

When asked about working with Casteel, Addae put it this way:

I dont know if humbling is the right word. Its been cool to turn around and see Coach Casteel in there and be able to pick his brain in there. Lord knows, I owe him a lot from my first job to my first start. A lot of firsts. Its comforting to have him there. We know hes done some really brilliant things here and in other places. Any time you can bring that type of knowledge into a room its obviously helpful. Its been awesome.

The idea is to work together, especially for Lesley and Addae as the leaders of the group.

You evaluate every day what a guy can and cant do and how it fits into your system. We talk about those things not even on a daily basis. We talk from drill to drill about that, Lesley said. Me and Coach Addae are always going What do you think here? What do you like here? What can this guy do? Do you like this package? Its starting to come together.

Getting to finally work with it for a full game, it is going to take a lot of communication.

Lesley will be his defensive line group and making the defensive calls. Addae will be with his corners and Casteel will be in the press box along with Wright, where they both can get a panoramic view of whats going on with the defense and pass their observations on down to the field.

Right now I feel we have a good handle on how were handling things and I think we will continue to grow as a group, just as we ask our kids to do, Addae said.

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