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He set Michigan single-season records for receptions (97) and yards (1,330) and career records for receptions (252), yards (3,541), and touchdowns (39), as well as the Big Ten conference touchdown record.He had 17 games of 100 receiving yards or more and won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver in 2004. He is also the only receiver in Big Ten history (and third in all of NCAA FBS history) to tally three seasons of 1,000 receiving yards. Edwards' performance against Michigan State in 2004 will go down as one of the best single-game performances in recent Michigan history. Let's hope there are more great moments to come for Edwards in New York.. School Bus Drivers and Aides Unite for Improved Working ConditionsWASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ First Student school busdrivers and aides in McKinney, Texas, voted 48-15 to join Teamsters Local 745in Dallas in the first step toward gaining improvements in their workplace.The drivers and aides are looking forward to negotiating as union members forfair wages, affordable health care and fair work rules.

"I have two kids I raise on my own and we're all like family atwork; we need to be paid what other drivers are paid in districts nearby andto have benefits we can afford.""I'm happy because I think voting to join the Teamsters will make this abetter place to work," said Terry Hawley, Hollis's coworker at First Studentin McKinney. With the help of local and International Unionorganizers, the workers made house calls and put in a great amount of effortto make Teamster representation a reality. This victory is the latest in an effort to organize private school bus andtransit workers across the country. Drive Up Standards is a national campaignto improve safety, service and work standards in the private school bus andtransit industry. Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents more than 1.4 millionhardworking men and women in the United States and Canada.SOURCEInternational Brotherhood of TeamstersGalen Munroe of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 1-202-624-6904. for Iconix Brand Group, Inc) To the Dallas Cowboys' brass, and everyone else who hates my man No.

The owner has not and is not looking to sell his interest in the club and he remains as committed as ever."Chelsea has been owned since 2003 by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who has bankrolled the club's most successful period since it was formed in 1905.In his time as owner, they have won the Premier League title twice, the FA Cup once and the League Cup twice.So far there had not been any talks with Abramovich, Heims said "We have no intention of launching a hostile takeover. This is only possible as a friendly deal," Heims said.Heims declined to say how much the group was prepared to pay for Chelsea but said the investment had to add up in the medium to long run.Germany's tabloid Bild newspaper earlier reported a possible price tag of 770 million euros ($1.01 billion).Heims said he aimed to push the Chelsea brand further and saw strong growth potential in Asia and the Arab world.(Editing by Ken Ferris) Deals Russia. He understands how to take advantage of matchups and how to get his speedy wide receivers and running backs in position to break out for huge yardage plays. With Tebow, Meyer has a huge yardage guy under center. Tebow could throw for 20, 30, 40 yards, or more if allowed to run wild. Not only that but defending Tebow requires a spy from LSUs defense. What a spy does is basically square his eyes on the quarterback and simply follows every move that the quarterback makes. Because of Tebows speed and cagey moves, LSU will most likely have to use a nickel defender to spy Tebow or safety Chad Jones. Taking any player away from defending against Floridas fantastic wide receivers and pass catching running backs will hurt LSUs ability to defend. Taking Chad Jones away from the defensive backfield and making him the spy on Tebow could lead to disaster for the Tigers.Floridas Offense with Brantley vs. LSUs DefenseIve seen footage of John Brantley and Im impressed. The man doesnt have Tebows wheels, but hes definitely got wheels and, this is key: hes a better drop back passer than Tim.The big question with Brantley is can he make decisions on the fly against a fantastic LSU defense Meyer will game plan somewhat differently for Brantley, using more drop back type passing formations, allowing the LSU defenders to run past the running backs on draw plays, and just calling a more basic football game with Brantley in there, but Florida will find some success.How much depends on Brantley, under the lights, against LSUs feared defense. Brantley will have to make perfect decisions.For LSU, a spy might still be an option as Brantley will run with the ball, but more than likely Coach Les Miles will count on his speedy linebackers to get to Brantley before Brantley can pick up huge chunks of yardage. Again, Brantley has wheels, but he doesnt have Tebow type wheels.Final Analysis Says Florida Wins with Tebow and Possibly Loses with BrantleyWith Tim Tebow, the Florida Gators should beat the LSU Tigers on Saturday night. If Tebow isnt suffering any ill effects from the concussion, then Tebow provides too many matchup issues for LSU and changes LSUs defensive game planning too much for the Tigers to have success against Floridas offense.Now, if Brantley plays, then the story changes. Florida is still a better overall team than LSU, but LSU gets to play Florida in Baton Rouge. Thats a huge advantage as the Tigers are 45 and 4 at home in night games in this decade and throwing passes in practice against top defenders is different than doing it in Bayou Country.Whoever starts for Florida, college football fans should expect an exciting SEC Conference game between the Tigers and the Gators. .

Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference Heads to Augusta to Bring Answers,Advocacy and Hope - February 28, 2009AUGUSTA, Ga., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)conference and health fair will be held February 28, 2009 at the AugustaMarriott Hotel, bringing national and local medical experts in diabetes careto people with all types of diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and theirloved ones for a day of highly informative and motivational programs.Leading specialist will discuss practical advice and developments in thetreatment of diabetes, the complications of the disease, psychologicalbarriers to controlling diabetes, prevention, nutritional issues and muchmore. Health professionals from the Medical College of Georgia, UniversityPrimary Care, University Hospital, Augusta Foot and Ankle, VeteransAdministration Medical Center, University Medical Associates, and a host ofother diabetes specialists have partnered with Taking Control of Your Diabetesto hold this premier conference and health fair.TCOYD participants can hear lectures, participate in screenings, and speakone-on-one with diabetes specialists including physicians, pharmacists,dieticians, certified diabetes educators and podiatrists. A health fair with 35 informational exhibits from national and localdiabetes-related companies and organizations will be open throughout the day.A banquet lunch is included and will feature special guest speaker All-StarHawks player Dominique Wilkins who will share his inspiring story, living wellwith diabetes."With the increase in obesity, more and more Georgians are being diagnosedevery day with diabetes. We want to help individuals and families livingwith diabetes to be educated, motivated and empowered to take control of theirdiabetes," says Charles Shaefer, Jr., MD, conference co-director.Pre-registration is recommended and financial aid is available for those whoneed assistance Early registration fees are $15 per person. Registration feesinclude breakfast, lunch, all conference activities and materials FINANCIALASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING TCOYD Onsite registration begins at 9 a.m.and costs $20 The conference is from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.