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Cuca Footballer
Brazilian footballer and manager
Cuca as Palmeiras manager in 2017
Alexi Stival[1]
(1963-06-07) 7 June 1963 (age 57)
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Santos (manager)
Pinheiros-PR
Santa Cruz-RS
Grêmio 122 (51)
Valladolid 12 (4)
-> Internacional (loan) 34 (8)
Grêmio 9 (2)
Palmeiras 18 (7)
Santos 38 (11)
-> Portuguesa (loan) 13 (2)
Remo 13 (2)
Juventude 14 (1)
Brazil 1 (0)
Inter de Limeira
Inter de Lages
Alexi Stival (born 7 June 1963), commonly known as Cuca, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a forward, and is the manager of Santos.
He made one appearance for the Brazil national team in 1991. Since his retirement, he has been the manager of a number of clubs, mostly in his native country.
Born in Curitiba, Paraná, Cuca started playing football to help covering the expenses of a heart surgery for his father Dirceu. His nickname Cuca was created by his older brother Amauri: their parents used to mock Amauri when the boy was fooling around by saying that the city's police officer, nicknamed Cucla, would catch him on the act; once the little brother arrived at home and was described as "very handsome" by their mother, Amauri, in an attempt to mock his brother, called him Cuca in a reference to the police officer Cucla, not knowing that his nickname had an L.[2]
In 1987, while playing for Grêmio, Cuca and three other teammates were arrested for 28 days in Switzerland for raping a 13-year-old girl.[3]
Cuca is married to Rejane since 1985,[4] and has two daughters, Maiara and Natasha.[5] He is a practising Roman Catholic.[6][7] Cuca's younger brother Cuquinha was also a footballer; a midfielder, he only had a short career before starting to work as his assistant in 1999.[8] Their elder brother, Amauri, was a central defender who also played professionally.[9]
On 7 November 2020, while managing Santos, Cuca tested positive for COVID-19, being immediately transferred to Hospital Sírio-Libanês.[10]
Cuca started his career with Santa Cruz-RS after graduating with hometown side Pinheiros.[11] He moved to Juventude in May 1985, and was a regular starter for the club until his transfer to Grêmio in July 1987.[12]
While at Grêmio, Cuca scored the decisive goal of the 1989 Copa do Brasil Final against Sport Recife.[13] He moved abroad for the first time in his career in August 1990, spending six months at La Liga side Real Valladolid.[14]
Upon returning to Brazil, Cuca joined Grêmio's fierce rivals Internacional on loan.[15] After struggling with injuries, he featured regularly for Palmeiras[16] and Santos.[17]
Cuca was signed by Portuguesa ahead of the 1994 season on loan,[18] but failed to impress.[19] He subsequently represented Remo, Juventude and Chapecoense, retiring with the latter in 1996 at the age of 33.
Cuca played one game for the Brazilian national team on 27 February 1991, against Paraguay, at Morenão, Campo Grande.[20]
Managerial career
Shortly after retiring, Cuca started managing Uberlândia in 1998. He was subsequently in charge of Avaí (two stints), Brasil de Pelotas, Internacional de Limeira, Internacional de Lages, Remo,[21]Criciúma, Gama, Paraná[22] and Goiás,[23] gaining notoriety with the latter after taking the latter club in the last position of the 2003 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and avoiding relegation by finishing ninth.
On 17 December 2003, Cuca was appointed manager of São Paulo in the place of Roberto Rojas.[24] He was dismissed the following 2 September, after being knocked out of the year's Copa Libertadores in the semifinals and dropping to the seventh place in the league.[25] Eight days after leaving São Paulo, he was named Grêmio manager,[26] but could not avoid the club's first-ever relegation.
On 3 February 2005, Cuca replaced Júlio César Leal at the helm of Flamengo,[27] Dismissed on 15 April,[28] he took over Coritiba on 6 May.[29]
Cuca was sacked by Coxa on 12 October 2005,[30] being appointed in charge of São Caetano on 9 November.[31]
On 22 May 2006, Cuca was presented as the new Botafogo manager.[32] He resigned on 28 September 2007,[33] but returned to the club on 7 October after the departure of Mário Sérgio;[34] he resigned for a second time on 29 May 2008.[35]
Cuca was appointed Santos manager on 2 June 2008,[36] but resigned on 7 August after the club was seriously threatened with relegation.[37] He returned to Flamengo on 12 December,[38] after a two-month spell at Fluminense,[39] but was relieved from his duties the following 23 July.[40]
Cuca returned to Flu on 1 September 2009, replacing Renato Gaúcho.[41] Sacked on 19 April of the following year,[42] he took over Cruzeiro on 8 June 2010[43] and managed to lead the club to a second place, two points shy of champions and former club Fluminense. He left the side on 19 June 2011, being replaced by Joel Santana.[44]
On 8 August 2011, Cuca was announced as new manager of Atlético Mineiro, replacing Dorival Júnior.[45] He won the 2012 Campeonato Mineiro and also lifted the 2013 Copa Libertadores, but on 18 December 2013, after a 3-1 defeat to Raja Casablanca, he was dismissed.[46]
On 21 December 2013, just three days after being sacked by Galo, Cuca was appointed at the helm of Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng.[47] He announced his departure from the club on 6 December 2015, after winning the Chinese FA Cup and the Chinese FA Super Cup.[48]
On 14 March 2016, Cuca replaced Marcelo Oliveira at the helm of high-spending Palmeiras.[49] He led the club to a Série A title after 22 years, but opted to resign on 30 November, alleging "personal reasons".[50]
Cuca returned to Verdão on 5 May 2017, replacing fired Eduardo Baptista and signing a contract until the end of 2018.[51] On 13 October, he was himself dismissed, with his assistant Alberto Valentim taking his place.[52]
On 30 July 2018, Cuca was appointed manager of Santos for the second time.[53] He took the club out of the relegation zone, but left after finishing in a disappointing tenth position due to a health problem.[54]
On 14 February 2019, Cuca agreed to a two-year contract with São Paulo, effective as of 15 April due to his heart condition.[55] He resigned on 26 September,[56] and returned to Santos on 7 August 2020.[57]
State League
Juventude 1987 Série B 0 0 39 15 -- -- -- 39 15
Grêmio 1987 Série A 13 7 -- -- -- -- 13 7
1988 22 8 25 11 -- -- 4[a] 1 51 20
1989 13 4 24 7 9 6 -- 5[a] 2 51 19
1990 0 0 25 14 2 1 6[b] 1 -- 33 16
Valladolid 1990-91[58] La Liga 12 4 -- 2 1 -- -- 14 5
Internacional 1991 Série A 13 3 21 5 -- -- -- 34 8
Grêmio 1992 Série B 9 2 -- -- -- -- 9 2
Palmeiras 1992[59] Série A 0 0 18 5 6 2 -- -- 24 7
Santos 1993[60] Série A 9 2 29 9 -- -- 3[c] 0 41 11
Portuguesa 1994[19] Série A 0 0 13 2 -- -- -- 13 2
Remo 1994 Série A 13 2 -- -- -- -- 13 2
^ a b Appearance(s) in Supercopa Libertadores
^ Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
^ Appearance(s) in Torneio Rio - São Paulo
Managerial statistics
As of 13 January 2021
Managerial record by team and tenure
Uberlândia January 1998 June 1998 22 8 11 3 39 25 +14 036.36
Inter de Limeira January 2000 February 2000 5 1 1 3 8 13 -5 020.00 [62]
Inter de Lages March 2001 May 2001 12 3 5 4 13 17 -4 025.00
Remo 23 August 2001 22 October 2001 15 6 3 6 19 23 -4 040.00
Criciúma October 2001 May 2002 30 13 8 9 48 44 +4 043.33 [63]
Gama 16 May 2002 4 July 2002 10 5 4 1 17 11 +6 050.00
Paraná 1 March 2003 26 May 2003 10 4 3 3 16 13 +3 040.00 [64]
Goiás 26 May 2003 17 December 2003 37 17 8 12 19 23 -4 045.95
São Paulo 17 December 2003 2 September 2004 51 30 8 13 81 49 +32 058.82 [64]
Grêmio 10 September 2004 28 October 2004 11 3 1 7 11 19 -8 027.27 [65]
Flamengo 3 February 2005 15 April 2005 12 5 4 3 20 17 +3 041.67 [64]
Coritiba 6 May 2005 12 October 2005 28 9 8 11 35 39 -4 032.14 [64]
São Caetano 9 November 2005 12 December 2005 5 2 2 1 8 7 +1 040.00 [64]
Botafogo 22 May 2006 28 September 2007 91 40 30 21 166 125 +41 043.96 [33]
Botafogo 7 October 2007 29 May 2008 42 26 8 8 90 42 +48 061.90 [64]
Santos 2 June 2008 7 August 2008 14 3 4 7 16 23 -7 021.43 [66]
Fluminense 11 August 2008 2 October 2008 9 2 5 2 12 11 +1 022.22 [64]
Flamengo 12 December 2008 23 July 2009 39 19 13 7 67 45 +22 048.72 [64]
Fluminense 1 September 2009 19 April 2010 44 27 11 6 88 50 +38 061.36 [64]
Cruzeiro 8 June 2010 19 June 2011 61 38 11 12 122 52 +70 062.30
Atlético Mineiro 8 August 2011 18 December 2013 153 80 34 39 260 167 +93 052.29
Shandong Luneng 21 December 2013 6 December 2015 73 33 21 19 129 98 +31 045.21
Palmeiras 14 March 2016 30 November 2016 53 30 11 12 87 51 +36 056.60 [67]
Palmeiras 5 May 2017 13 October 2017 34 16 7 11 48 37 +11 047.06 [68]
Santos 30 July 2018 2 December 2018 26 10 8 8 32 23 +9 038.46 [66]
São Paulo 15 April 2019 26 September 2019 26 9 10 7 24 19 +5 034.62 [55]
Santos 7 August 2020 Present 35 15 12 8 51 40 +11 042.86
948 454 251 243 1,526 1,083 +443 047.89
Copa do Brasil: 1989
Campeonato Gaúcho: 1989, 1990
Campeonato Gaúcho: 1991
Campeonato Catarinense: 1996
Taça Rio: 2007, 2008
Taça Rio: 2009
Campeonato Carioca: 2009
Campeonato Mineiro: 2011
Campeonato Mineiro: 2012, 2013
Copa Libertadores: 2013
Chinese FA Cup: 2014[69]
Chinese FA Super Cup: 2015
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2016
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Coach of the Year: 2016[70]
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^ "Fundindo a Cuca" [Melting the head (Cuca is a slang for head in Portuguese)]. Placar (in Portuguese). September 2004. pp. 41-44. Retrieved 2020.
^ "Cuca, técnico do Santos, também já foi condenado por estupro de menina de 13 anos" [Cuca, manager of Santos, has also been condemned for rape of 13-year-old girl] (in Portuguese). Torcedores.com. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 2020.
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^ "Cuquinha e Cuca: as semelhanças entre os auxiliares de Palmeiras e Corinthians" [Cuquinha and Cuca: the similarities between the assistants of Palmeiras and Corinthians] (in Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 2020.
^ "Amauri, irmão mais velho de Cuca, atua como olheiro e 'clone' do técnico" [Amauri, older brother of Cuca, acts as scout and 'clone' of manager] (in Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 2020.
^ "Cuca, do Santos, testa positivo para Covid-19 e é transferido para hospital em São Paulo" [Cuca, from Santos, tests positive for COVID-19 and is transferred to hospital in São Paulo] (in Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 2020.
^ "Cuca, um curitibano em casa" [Cuca, a Curitiba-born at home] (in Portuguese). Tribuna PR. 29 May 2005. Retrieved 2018.
^ "A presença de Cuca no Estádio Alfredo Jaconi" [The presence of Cuca at the Alfredo Jaconi] (in Portuguese). Clic RBS. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Grêmio conquistou a Copa do Brasil no estádio Olímpico em 1989 e 1994" [Grêmio conquered the Copa do Brasil at the Olímpico in 1989 and 1994] (in Portuguese). Vavel. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 2018.
^ "El brasileño Cuca, ídolo en Valladolid" [The Brazilian Cuca, idol at Valladolid] (in Portuguese). El País. 17 October 1990. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca, sombra para El Pibe" [Cuca, shadow for El Pibe] (in Spanish). El Tiempo. 22 November 1991. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Ex-parceiro de Evair, Cuca volta ao Palmeiras para buscar título que escapou em 1992" [Former partner of Evair, Cuca returns to Palmeiras to seek for title which slipped in 1992] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 13 March 2016. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Lembra dele no Santos? Técnico Cuca já vestiu a Dez alvinegra" [Remember him at Santos? Manager Cuca already wore the alvinegra Ten] (in Portuguese). Filho de Peixe. 28 November 2016. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca reforça o meio-campo da Portuguesa" [Cuca bolsters the midfield of Portuguesa] (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. 1 February 1994. Retrieved 2020.
^ a b "Cuca - Alexi Stival" (in Portuguese). Acervo da Bola. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Brazil - Paraguay". Sambafoot. Archived from the original on 10 July 2009. Retrieved 2008.
^ "Cláudio Duarte cai e Cuca é o novo técnico do Remo" [Cláudio Duarte falls and Cuca is the new manager of Remo] (in Portuguese). Terra. 23 August 2001. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do Paraná Clube" [Cuca is the new manager of Paraná Clube] (in Portuguese). Tribuna PR. 1 March 2003. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Goiás contrata o técnico Cuca do Paraná Clube" [Goiás sign the manager Cuca from Paraná Clube] (in Portuguese). Imirante. 26 May 2003. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do São Paulo" [Cuca is the new manager of São Paulo] (in Portuguese). Terra. 17 December 2003. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Técnico Cuca deixa o comando do São Paulo" [Manager Cuca leaves São Paulo] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 2 September 2004. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do Grêmio" [Cuca is the new manager of Grêmio] (in Portuguese). Terra. 10 September 2004. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do Flamengo" [Cuca is the new manager of Flamengo] (in Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 3 February 2005. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é demitido pelo Flamengo" [Cuca is dismissed by Flamengo] (in Portuguese). UOL. 15 April 2005. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do Coritiba" [Cuca is the new manager of Coritiba] (in Portuguese). Terra. 6 May 2005. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Após derrota, Cuca é demitido no Coritiba" [After defeat, Cuca is sacked at Coritiba] (in Portuguese). Terra. 12 October 2005. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do São Caetano" [Cuca is the new manager of São Caetano] (in Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 9 November 2005. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é apresentado como novo técnico do Botafogo" [Cuca is presented as the new manager of Botafogo] (in Portuguese). Tribuna PR. 22 May 2006. Retrieved 2018.
^ a b "Cuca não é mais técnico do Botafogo" [Cuca is no longer manager of Botafogo] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 28 September 2007. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Mário Sérgio é demitido do Botafogo, que chama Cuca de volta" [Mário Sérgio is sacked from Botafogo, which bring back Cuca] (in Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. 7 October 2007. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Técnico Cuca pede demissão do Botafogo" [Manager Cuca resigns from Botafogo] (in Portuguese). Extra Online. 29 May 2008. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo treinador do Peixe" [Cuca is the new manager of Peixe] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 2 June 2008. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca pede demissão do Santos após derrota na Vila Belmiro" [Cuca resigns from Santos after defeat at the Vila Belmiro] (in Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 7 August 2008. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do Flamengo" [Cuca is the new manager of Flamengo] (in Portuguese). CR Flamengo. 12 December 2008. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Após mais um tropeço, Cuca é demitido do Fluminense" [After another defeat, Cuca is sacked from Fluminense] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 2 October 2008. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Flamengo anuncia a demissão do técnico Cuca" [Flamengo announce the sacking of manager Cuca] (in Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 23 July 2009. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Desmotivado, Renato Gaúcho é demitido do Flu, e dirigente confirma Cuca" [Unmotivated, Renato Gaúcho is sacked from Flu, and board member confirms Cuca] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 1 September 2009. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Fluminense anuncia demissão de Cuca" [Fluminense announce sacking of Cuca] (in Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo treinador do Cruzeiro" [Cuca is the new manager of Cruzeiro] (in Portuguese). IG. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca deixa Cruzeiro; Joel Santana assume clube" [Cuca leaves Cruzeiro; Joel Santana takes over] (in Portuguese). Terra. 19 June 2011. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca replaces Dorival Junior at Atletico Mineiro". Sambafoot. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 2012.
^ "Sem Mundial e sem técnico: Kalil confirma a saída de Cuca do Galo" [No Club World Cup and no manager: Kalil confirms departure of Cuca from Galo] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca posa como técnico de clube chinês antes do fim do Mundial" [Cuca poses as manager of Chinese club before the end of the Club World Cup] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Shandong Luneng confirma saída de Cuca e contratação de Mano Menezes" [Shandong Luneng confirm departure of Cuca and signing of Mano Menezes] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca assina contrato até o fim de 2016 e é o novo técnico do Palmeiras" [Cuca signs contract until the end of 2016 and is the new manager of Palmeiras] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Palmeiras oficializa a saída do técnico Cuca "por questões pessoais"" [Palmeiras turn official the departure of manager Cuca "for personal reasons"] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do Palmeiras; contrato vai até dezembro de 2018" [Cuca is the new manager of Palmeiras; contract goes until December 2018] (in Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Após decisão em comum acordo, Cuca não é mais técnico do Palmeiras" [After agreement, Cuca is no longer manager of Palmeiras] (in Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. 13 October 2017. Retrieved 2018.
^ "Cuca é o novo técnico do Santos FC" [Cuca is the new manager of Santos FC] (in Portuguese). Santos FC. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 2018.
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^ "- 5-4?". Sports.sina.com.cn. 22 November 2014. Retrieved 2019.
^ "Palmeiras tem oito na seleção do Brasileirão, Gabriel Jesus é o craque". sportv.com (in Portuguese).
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EUGENE - Oregon sophomore quarterback Justin Herbert will frequently be looking for a reliable receiver he can count on when times get tough this season. A target who will get open on time, in the right spot and make the catch, even tough catches should a pass be a bit off target.
That receiver will be senior slot Charles Nelson.
"He can do it all," Herbert said. "I think we're going to try to get him the ball as much as possible because he's one of the fastest guys around. He's a playmaker."
Nelson is also the only receiver on the team with a proven track record of success. The elimination of senior Darren Carrington Jr. from the mix following his arrest for DUII - he transferred to Utah - thrust Nelson into the No. 1-receiver role where he must produce and help teach a slew of young receivers.
"I just feel like I have to be more of a mentor for these guys," he said.
Nelson's career has come full circle. In 2014 he was the lone true freshman receiver in the mix for playing time on a team with little experience at the position after Bralon Addison was lost for the year with a knee injury during spring practices. Fast forward four years later and Nelson finds himself as the lone senior receiver on a team with little experience at the position.
Gone are six of Oregon's top seven wide receiver/tight end targets from last season. Nelson finished second in receptions with 52 for 554 yards and five touchdowns. Sophomore tight end Jacob Breeland was 10th with six grabs for 123 yards.
Consequently, the Ducks will rely on the rapid development of sophomore Dillon Mitchell (two receptions last year), redshirt sophomore Alex Ofodile (one reception last year), redshirt sophomore Malik Lovette (played cornerback last season), sophomore Brenden Schooler (started 10 games at safety last year, moved to receiver last week), and a host of freshmen receivers led by Darrian McNeal, who had a solid spring.
Considering that Nelson started eight games at safety in 2015, the Ducks return almost as much collegiate defensive back experience at the receiver position as they do receiving experience. Oregon is hoping for a repeat of 2014 when the team returned just one receiver, Keanon Lowe, with more than 200 yards receiving in 2013.
That 2014 season turned out just fine. The Ducks saw Nelson, Carrington, Devon Allen, Dwayne Stanford and Byron Marshall (who moved from running back because of a lack of receive depth) all explode as targets for quarterback Marcus Mariota.
"Back then Keanon was the only guy with experience," Nelson said. "We ended up being one of the best receiving groups in the country and I feel like we can do that with this unit right here."
For that to happen, Nelson must set the tone for the younger players on field, in the weight room and the meeting room.
"Charles has been a great leader for us by showing us how it's done," Mitchell said.
Herbert has witnessed Nelson the leader in action: "He's already done a great job with that. He's already stepped up and put some of them under his wing."
Oregon coach Willie Taggart said Nelson has taken it upon himself to act as big brother to the younger receivers.
"We just told Charles to be Charles," Taggart said. "We're not going to ask guys to be more than they have to. With Charles, we didn't ask him to do anything. I think he's taken it upon himself to be that guy."
More importantly, Nelson needs to be that guy Herbert can rely on to make plays.

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Ocho and Bawa ask you to give them "A Little More" of your time for some electro pop
Hvrry is not a name you should ignore.
Written by Edwin Okolo - 22.Jun.2017
The first that hits you when you hear the debut single from emerging singer Ocho, is how frantic the instrumental is. The song's percussions, slightly tinged with autotune, are a non-stop staccato, reminiscent of marching band drum lines. This frenetic drum line vibe is something that pops up in the artist's compact catalogue released over the course of a year, Ocho steadily refining what has distilled to become his very own brand of afro inspired electro pop. Add some synth work, and a steady bass line and you have all the ingredients for his new single "A Little More".
Mad props to producer Hvrry for his excellent mixing work, because "A Little More" which features Bawa, sounds like the work of far more seasoned professionals. Hvrry even goes the extra mile with carefully placed vocal samples, and rare synth melodies. The premise behind the song is pretty straight forward however, revolving around the worn trope of a lover intoxicated by his love interest's wiles and desperate to have just a little more of her time and affections all to himself. The song writing on "A Little More" could have benefited from some nuance, and a few pidgin based double entendres, but other than that, Ocho and Bawa deliver par the course for the standard contemporary afro pop song and surprise us with a very catchy chorus.
Ocho has the potential to become something really special (think Burna Boy) but while he's got the production and sound end of his music down pat, he still needs to find a point of view that isn't formulaic or repetitive. We have enough love songs, what we don't have are smart ones. Ocho has a smart love song in him, he just needs to tease it out.
Listen to "A Little More" here.
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Aim: High intensity interval training has emerged as a popular method to achieve chronic reductions in resting blood pressure, while the magnitude post exercise hypotension has been shown to be highly correlated with chronic reductions in resting blood pressure. Additionally, acute and chronic beetroot juice supplementation lowers blood pressure at rest and aids perfusion during exercise. However, there is little research on the hypotensive response to high intensity interval exercise and beetroot supplementation. Therefore primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of acute BR supplementation on the PEH response to HIE. Methods: 5 male and 5 female non-hypertensive participants (age 19.9 ± 0.88 years) were recruited from a university population. Participants completed two identical high intensity interval exercise protocols on separate days, following supplementation of either concentrated beetroot juice or a placebo supplement 2.5 hours before exercise. Hemodynamic variables were measured for 30 minutes before exercise and then one hour after exercise cessation. Results: Two-way analysis of variance identified that SBP, DBP, and MAP all significantly dropped below their baseline values following high intensity interval exercise (P<0.05). Additionally, SBP and PP were significantly lower after exercise following beetroot juice supplementation compared to the placebo supplement (P<0.05). Gender sub-analysis showed the peak reduction in systolic blood pressure was greater with beetroot supplementation Conclusion: HIE produced a significant PEH response indicative of significant chronic training adaptations that could reduce CVD incidence. Furthermore, acute BR supplementation before HIE increased this response in males.


Here is my modded version of the MorningGlory GTK theme by darkmatter.
0.2: Updated the tabs and some other stuff.
Looked great, but the moment I applied the theme, my system load shot to 100%!!!
One of the best themes so far.
- some buttons look too "thin"
I've applied your theme (it looks great in your screenshots but it doesn't look the same on mine.
What I MEANT to say was: It looks great in your screenshot but mine doesn't look right, any ideas?
xfile087, you need to install the pixbuf engine to have the widgets display properly.
If you dont have pixbuf installed, gtk will pick up the colors but will fallback to the default widgets. hence the problem you are experiencing.
PERFECT, everything works perfect now.
How do I get the Vista-like translucent window borders?
By default Resilience was selected after I installed this theme.
I just realised that I could see other windows behind the terminal in the screenshot. So I guess I would need Beryl or something to get those window borders.
That is Beryl, using a vizsta emeral theme.
I'm not allowed to publish it since it's not licensed GPL.
I'll create a fitting emeral theme soon.


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Rockies' rotation resurgence revolves around…
Rockies' rotation resurgence revolves around Kyle Freeland
Woes of Colorado starters led to a domino effect
The 2019 season was a difficult one for Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland.
By Patrick Saunders | psaunders@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
First of a five-part series looking at the Rockies of 2020. Today: The starting rotation
On Oct. 2, 2018, Kyle Freeland spun a magic web at Wrigley Field.
The Rockies' left-hander, working on three days rest, pitched 6 ⅔ shutout innings vs. the Cubs in the National League wild-card game. He became the only pitcher in franchise history to pitch at least six scoreless innings in a postseason game.
But this past season Freeland encapsulated much of what's wrong with Colorado's starting pitching. What's more, his ability to rebound is perhaps the single biggest key to the Rockies' chances of revival in 2020.
The list of Freeland's woes in 2019 is long: poor pitch command, mechanical issues, ebbing confidence and an inconsistent approach that left him searching for who he is as a pitcher.
"I think I got away from what I was comfortable with," Freeland said toward the end of a season that included a six-week makeover at Triple-A Albuquerque. "I tried some new things, looking to see what might work.
"There was a lot to take in and I listened to a lot of people. Maybe I got into my own head too much."
The result was a dramatic fall that mirrored the Rockies' 71-91 collapse. In 2018, Freeland went 17-7 with a 2.85 ERA and 1.245 WHIP across 33 starts but this year he finished 3-11 with a 6.73 ERA and 1.581 WHIP in 22 starts.
General manager Jeff Bridich believes that the real Freeland is the 2018 version.
"There are lessons that every player can learn," Bridich said. "The league adjusted on Kyle and they were ready with a game plan in a lot of ways, and that probably wasn't the only thing with him.
"But it doesn't mean that a guy who put together a Cy Young-vote-getting type of season just months ago is a different person. Same guy. He's still a very young athlete with a lot of abilities that he's shown at this level. It's not like we are wishing and hoping on something that has never happened before."
The rotation's skid, of course, was not limited to Freeland. The ineffectiveness of the likes of Antonio Senzatela and Chad Bettis, an early-season injury to left-hander Tyler Anderson and the rocky growing pains of rookie right-hander Peter Lambert and of sometime big-leaguer Jeff Hoffman contributed to Colorado's demise.
The result was a domino effect. The Rockies ended up using 11 starters who won but 45 games and had a 5.87 ERA, the second-highest in franchise history (6.19 ERA, 1999).
When they made the postseason in both 2017 and 2018, the Rockies' used relatively few starters, because they were healthy and effective.
"Last year (2018), we led the National League as a starting staff in innings pitched," manager Bud Black said, noting the 932 innings. "Did that happen this year? No. That makes it hard. And if you don't pitch (well) in the bullpen, that makes it even worse."
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Bridich and Black both said the Rockies will look outside the organization for pitching help during the offseason, but chances are they won't make a big splash via trade or free agency.
That means that the contenders for the 2020 rotation must improve significantly for the Rockies to contend.
"There is stuff that plays in the big leagues and we have to get it out of them, there is no doubt about it," Black said. "Can they do it? Absolutely. Can we get it done with this group? Yes."
Cogs in the rotation
A look at the Rockies' potential starters in 2020:
RHP German Marquez (12-5, 4.76 ERA): Marques is the closest thing the Rockies have to an ace. Throw out two terrible starts and Marquez posted a 4.06 ERA. That's not as good as 2018 but he's got a bright future.
RHP Jon Gray (11-8, 3.84): He rebounded from a bad 2018 season to be the staff's most consistent starter. A broken foot ended his season in mid-August but he should be 100 percent by spring training.
LHP Kyle Freeland (3-11, 6.73 ERA): In order to improve he must limit home runs. He served up 16 homers in his first 12 starts before he was optioned to Triple-A.
RHP Peter Lambert (3-7, 7.25 ERA): After two victories to begin his career, the 22-year-old rookie went winless for 15 consecutive starts before ending that drought Sept. 20. Lambert lacked the outstanding command he showed in the minors, finishing with 36 walks, 57 strikeouts and 18 homers allowed in 89 1/3 innings.
RHP Antonio Senzatela (11-11, 6.71 ERA): Depending too much on his fastball, he had an up-and-down season. But in his final four starts, Senzatela used his slider and changeup more effectively and went 3-1 with a 4.50 ERA. He worked six innings in three of the games, striking out 19 across 22 innings with only eight walks. He's got an inside track to make the rotation.
RHP Jeff Hoffman (2-6, 6.56 ERA): Hoffman is out of minor-league options, which could cement his spot on the roster if he pitches well in spring training. He's had five stints with the Rockies and got his final call-up in September. He flashed promise, allowing three or fewer runs in four of six starts, but high pitch counts knocked him out of games early.
RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez (2-6, 5.29 ERA): A strong finish puts Gonzalez in the mix for a back-of-the-rotation spot. The right-hander went 2-0 with a 1.65 ERA in his final five games (four starts) with 11 walks and 26 strikeouts. Improved command of his four-seam fastball and hard sinker started working for Gonzalez.
LHP Tyler Anderson (0-3, 11.76 ERA): Lacking command and firepower, he was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque in early May before he ended up on the injured list. Anderson underwent June surgery for a chondral defect and will miss at least the first two months of the 2019 season. Given the severity of his injury, it's doubtful that Anderson, 29, will get a guaranteed contract from any club, so he could wind up back with Colorado on a minor-league deal.
RHP Tim Melville (2-3, 4.86): Melville made for a nice story, going from working in an Arizona BBQ restaurant in April to making three solid starts for Colorado. He could provide some depth, but he got hammered at Coors Field, where he was 0-3 with an 8.04 ERA and opponents hit .371 with a 1.237 OPS.
RHP Ryan Castellani: (2-5, 8.31 at Triple-A): Just 23, he could contend for a rotation spot in spring training but is more likely to begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque. He had season-ending surgery in June to have loose bodies removed from his elbow. He's pitched well in the Arizona Fall League.
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In the wake of a controversy involving Rockies star third baseman Nolan Arenado and general manager Jeff Bridich this week, Arenado texted a statement to The Denver Post Wednesday night, stating that he is no longer going to talk publicly about trade rumors or his relationship with Bridich.
Face it. Nolan Arenado messed up. Guilty only of having a heart as golden as the glove he wields at third base, Arenado made the mistake of loving the Rockies too much.
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It was 1967. I was twenty-four, a freshly-minted architecture graduate spending a year abroad. After driving through France and Spain, and an idyllic several months on the island of Formentera, I was back in Paris, staying with my uncle and aunt, before returning to Canada. But first, I wanted to visit Poland… Architecture critic Witold Rybczynski reminisces.
I recently reminisced about my son's visit to England when he was eighteen. He took his bike with him and had his itinerary well planned. It included a trip to Hatherleigh, a little town in Devon where my family spent a year when my parents were reunited after their long wartime separation.
Katyń: A Crime Without Punishment is the latest volume in "The Annals of Communism" series published by Yale University Press. Rightly described as the most important publishing project currently in progress in the United States, it documents the 70-year reign of terror that began with the Communist revolution in Russia and has been largely ignored by western intellectuals – when not actively indulged by them.
An "Alphabet of Polish Football" to prepare fans for the 2012 European Championships, which will be co-hosted by Poland.
This year Poles celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of Communism in Poland: the roundtable talks and the first democratic parliamentary elections, bringing about almost unbelievable changes to Europe. With the election of Jerzy Buzek as the President of the European Parliament, the last remaining symbols of the old divisions are dropping.
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Citizens of Pune may soon be encouraged to create environment-friendly Biochar (Bio-Charcoal) with the help of dry leaves and organic waste to reduce the carbon emission.
The method would require a simple way of burning the waste in a contained manner reducing it to charcoal dust and then using the residue in various ways —deodoriser, bricks and bio-fertiliser for plants.
"A lot of dry waste is generated in home gardens and also a result of big trees shedding their leaves. These leaves eventually decompose through natural process or composting to improve the quality of soil," said Priyadarshini Karve, director of Samuchit Enviro Tech, a city-based NGO working on reducing carbon footprint.
Karve added that this process of decomposition is slow and also requires a lot of space to store the waste waiting to be decomposed.
"The process of creating Biochar is another method of decomposition that allows retention of 30 per cent carbon in the waste. This solid carbon can remain for hundreds of years if not used," she said adding that in other words the 30 per cent of carbon is permanently removed from the biological carbon cycle resulting in less carbon emissions to the atmosphere.
The method requires burning the waste in a controlled manner for 15-20 minutes reducing around 4 kg of waste to about 2 kg of Biochar.
The NGO feels that such methods can be easily practised in housing societies, educational campuses, factories and businesses. Workshops in this regard would be conducted for people interested in the cause.
Prashant Borate, another member at Samuchit, said that specially-designed kilns are used for the purpose. "The organic dry waste is burned in a controlled fashion that does not emit smoke, reducing the burning material to charcoal and not ash," he said.
Borate said the Biochar obtained from the apparatus can be used as a fertiliser. "The powder is more beneficial than normal compost as the carbon and nitrogen nutrients are directly absorbed in the soil allowing better growth of the plants," he said.
He added that the powder can also be used as deodoriser which is useful to absorb bad odour at home and purifies the air. "Another use is to create bricks for combustion. These bricks emit no smoke and are a completely clean source of burning without polluting the atmosphere. These can be used for various purposes in urban and rural areas," Borate told Mirror.
Dighe added that training of some staffers would also be done to expand its implementation.


MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules, approximately 22 nucleotides in length, that regulate gene translation through silencing or degradation of target mRNAs. They are involved in multiple biological processes, including differentiation and proliferation, metabolism, hemostasis, apoptosis or inflammation, and in pathophysiology of many diseases. Numerous studies have suggested circulating miRNAs as promising diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of many diseases. miR-223-3p is a hematopoietic-specific microRNA with crucial functions in myeloid lineage development. It plays an essential role in promoting granulocytic differentiation while also being associated with suppression of erythrocyte differentiation. Changes in expression of miR-223-3p is associated with macrophage apoptosis. miR-223-3p has been reported to have opposite functions in different types of cancer. It functions as an oncomiR in some cancer types, whereas in other types of malignances, it acts as a tumor suppressor. miR-223-3p is also associated with rheumatoid arthritis, sepsis, type 2 diabetes and hepatic ischemia. It was reported that circulating miR-223-3p levels may predict cardiovascular death over a four-year period in symptomatic coronary artery disease patients. miR-223-3p was also identified as one of the most upregulated microRNAs in peripheral blood of patients with active tuberculosis.
Xi, Xiue, et al. "MicroRNA-223 is upregulated in active tuberculosis patients and inhibits apoptosis of macrophages by targeting FOXO3." Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers19.12 (2015): 650-656.
Laios, Alexandros, et al. "Potential role of miR-9 and miR-223 in recurrent ovarian cancer." Molecular cancer 7.1 (2008): 35.
Mathé, Ewy A., et al. "MicroRNA expression in squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus: associations with survival." Clinical Cancer Research 15.19 (2009): 6192-6200.
Gottardo, Fedra, et al. "Micro-RNA profiling in kidney and bladder cancers." Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. Vol. 25. No. 5. Elsevier, 2007.
Zhang, Jufeng, et al. "MicroRNA-223 functions as an oncogene in human colorectal cancer cells." Oncology reports 32.1 (2014): 115-120.
Miko, Edit, et al. "Differentially expressed microRNAs in small cell lung cancer." Experimental lung research 35.8 (2009): 646-664.
Wong, Queenie W–L., et al. "MicroRNA-223 is commonly repressed in hepatocellular carcinoma and potentiates expression of Stathmin1." Gastroenterology 135.1 (2008): 257-269.
Filková, Mária, et al. "Association of circulating miR-223 and miR-16 with disease activity in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis." Annals of the rheumatic diseases 73.10 (2014): 1898-1904.
Wang, Jia-feng, et al. "Serum miR-146a and miR-223 as potential new biomarkers for sepsis." Biochemical and biophysical research communications 394.1 (2010): 184-188.
Zampetaki, Anna, et al. "Plasma MicroRNA profiling reveals loss of endothelial MiR-126 and other MicroRNAs in type 2 DiabetesNovelty and significance." Circulation research 107.6 (2010): 810-817.
Yu, Chao-Hui, Cheng-Fu Xu, and You-Ming Li. "Association of MicroRNA-223 expression with hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury in mice." Digestive diseases and sciences 54.11 (2009): 2362.
Schulte, Christian, et al. "miRNA-197 and miRNA-223 predict cardiovascular death in a cohort of patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease." PloS one 10.12 (2015): e0145930.
Dorhoi, Anca, et al. "MicroRNA-223 controls susceptibility to tuberculosis by regulating lung neutrophil recruitment." The Journal of clinical investigation 123.11 (2013): 4836.


Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday called on the international community to help tackle the humanitarian crisis in the North East ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency.
Obasanjo made the appeal at the donation of 35,930 kilograms of seeds by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), to Borno State Government in Maiduguri.
"We call on the international community for help. Yes, the Boko Haram terrorists are on the run, but the Boko Haram menace has not been completely solved", he said.
Obasanjo, an IITA Ambassador, said the international community had great role to play in ensuring food security in the region.
"We have to tell the world that our problem in the North East is not our inability to feed ourselves because we are lazy.
"Our problem has to do with the menace of Boko Haram and the insecurity that we have to face for the past years", he said.
Obasanjo commended Gov. Kashim Shettima for his numerous achievements in agriculture in spite of the Boko Haram insurgency.
"When I came in to the Farm Center, I saw this line of tractors, 1000 of them, I also saw combined harvesters complete with their implements.
"What stuck my mind was that we need to tell the world that our problem in the North-East is not because people are not willing or ready to work in agriculture.
"It has to do with the insecurity associated with the Boko Haram insurgency", he said.
Obasanjo said his visit was to encourage Shettima to continue doing his good work in the state.
"We are here not only to express our sympathy on the menace of Boko Haram, but we are actually here to express our empathy with you.
"That is to say that what you are doing is noble and we are here to encourage you to continue.
" To say we appreciate what the people of Borno have been going through and pray that the end of the menace will come soon", he said.
Obasanjo promised to mobilise support from international agricultural organisations toward reviving agriculture in the state.
"I want to assure you that the IITA and other organisations like IFAD, FAO, WFP, World Bank, African Development Bank and other organisations that we have relationship with will give their support.
"We will ensure that they give priority attention to Borno and the North-East in general", he said.


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Q: Imap cyrillic mail I use the mailsystem.NET library to put a message in my inbox. This is my code:
Imap4Client imap = new Imap4Client();
imap.ConnectSsl("imap.gmail.com", 993);
imap.Login(mylogin, mypassword);
Mailbox mails;
mails = imap.SelectMailbox("INBOX");
Message commomMessage = new Message();
commomMessage.From = new Address("someAddress", "someName");
commomMessage.To.Add(mylogin, "myName");
commomMessage.Subject = "someSubject";
commomMessage.BodyHtml.Text = "Привет мир";//or some cyrillic text
commomMessage.Date = DateTime.Now;
mails.Append(commomMessage);

When I open my gmail inbox, I see this mail, but the body contains ????? ??? rather than "привет мир". If commomMessage.BodyHtml.Text contains only Latin characters, there is no problem.

A: If Message class inherits from .NET's MailMessage class try using it's BodyEncoding property and set it to System.Text.Encoding.UTF8, for example:
commomMessage.BodyEncoding =  System.Text.Encoding.UTF8;

If Message class doesn't inherit from MailMessage try to find other way of setting the appropriate encoding for your e-mail message. I believe it's the issue that you can fix by using UTF8 encoding.

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Chelsea FC: Friendlies
Six in, six out at the end of the Asia tour
By Graham MacAree Jul 20, 2013, 8:38am BST
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Chelsea will be done with the Asia leg of their preseason expedition in about a week, at which point the squad will fly to America. But it's not going to be the same squad -- there'll be some chopping and changing as we get closer to full strength and the youngsters depart.
In Asia, it is very much a case of getting through as many basic principles of play as possible, so that everyone has a grasp of what is wanted, and in America that will go on a level. Six young players will depart and six very senior players from the Confederations Cup will join, and the whole thing will move up a gear.
-Steve Holland. Source: ChelseaFC.com.
The very senior players in question are presumably Juan Mata, Fernando Torres, Cesar Azpilicueta, John Obi Mikel and Confederations Cup winners David Luiz and Oscar, which leaves Kenneth Omeruo out (poor Kenneth Omeruo). The departing six aren't as obvious, but I'd suspect we're looking at Bertrand Traore, Wallace, Lucas Piazon, Nathaniel Chalobah, Josh McEachran and Islam Feruz. But I had to check that that was six players about four times, so I'm not sure my opinion's worth much at the moment.
Presumably some of that group will be heading out on loan and some will be joining up with the under-21 and youth teams. Either way, going on tour with the big boys will have been another good experience for them as they develop. It's not going to be long before a few of them (I'm looking at you, Chalobah) stick for good.


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Q: google-api-python-client sample code gives 'module object has no attribute socket' When trying to activate sample code from the Latitude example in google-api-python-client I get the following error: "_webapp25.py:464] 'module' object has no attribute 'socket'".
The code is:
from apiclient.ext.file import Storage
from apiclient.discovery import build
from apiclient.ext.authtools import run
from oauth2client.client import OAuth2WebServerFlow

FLOW = OAuth2WebServerFlow(
    client_id='SOME_CLIENT_ID',
    client_secret='SOME_CLIENT_SECRET',
    scope='https://www.googleapis.com/auth/latitude.current.best',
    user_agent='lati-go/1.0')

storage = Storage('moderator.dat')
credentials = storage.get()
if credentials is None or credentials.invalid == True:
    credentials = run(FLOW, storage)
http = httplib2.Http(cache=".cache")
http = credentials.authorize(http)
service = build("latitude", "v1", http = http)
data = service.currentLocation().get()

The code that gives the error is credentials = run(FLOW, storage).
The traceback is:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\google_appengine\google\appengine\ext\webapp\_webapp25.py", line 701, in __call__
  handler.get(*groups)
File "H:\cproj\workspace\latitudeReminder\src\lati.py", line 31, in get
  credentials = run(FLOW, storage)
File "H:\cproj\workspace\latitudeReminder\src\apiclient\ext\authtools.py", line 116, in run
  ClientRedirectHandler)
File "C:\Python27\lib\SocketServer.py", line 405, in __init__
  self.socket = socket.socket(self.address_family,
AttributeError: 'module' object has no attribute 'socket'

What am I doing wrong?

A: It would have been useful to post the traceback - that's always helpful information.
I would guess that your problem is that the example you post is for a command-line application, yet you're trying to use it for a web server authentication flow. Try importing run from oauth2client.tools instead.


Gamification is a popular methodology describing the trend of applying game design principles and elements, such as feedback loops, points, badges or leader boards in non-gaming environments. Gamification can have several different objectives. Besides just increasing the fun factor, these could be, for example, to achieve more accurate work, better retention rates and more cost effective solutions by relating motivations for participating as more intrinsic than conventional methods. In the context of Information Retrieval (IR), there are various tasks that can benefit from gamification techniques such as the manual annotation of documents in IR evaluation or participation in user studies to tackle interactive IR challenges. Gamification, however, comes with its own challenges and its adoption in IR is still in its infancy. Given the enormous response to the first GamifIR workshop at ECIR 2014 and the broad range of topics discussed it seemed timely and appropriate to organise a follow-up workshop.


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Does the City have information about the process of opening a business?
A building permit is required before beginning new construction of, addition to or alteration of a structure other than basic repairs; basic repairs are nonstructural repairs such as carpet, paint, siding, shingles replacement or other work that does not enlarge or alter the basic structure. All accessory (storage) buildings greater than 108 square feet and those accessory buildings less than 108 square feet that include a permanent foundation require a building permit. Storm shelters of any type AND in-ground swimming pools also require a building permit. Trade permits for electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, and mechanical work are permits separate from the building permit. A contractor license issued by the City of Norman is required to obtain trade permit (except a homeowner occupying their home may obtain a plumbing permit for work at their occupied home). If you need help determining if your project requires a building permit, please contact City permit staff at (405) 366-5339.
Where do I go to obtain a building permit?
Building permits are issued by the Development Services Division of the Department of Planning and Community Development located in Building "A" of Norman's Municipal Complex. The physical address is 201-A West Gray Street; the phone number is (405)366-5339.
The building permit fee is assessed as $.14 (14 cents) per square foot of project area or $50.00 minimum, whichever is the greater amount. The minimum of $50.00 or 20% of the total building permit fee is designed for plan review and application processing. The plan review/processing fee must be paid at the time an application for building permit is submitted to the City. The State of Oklahoma also requires the collection of a minimal $4.00 fee for support of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission. Building permits for new construction may also be obligated to pay certain development fees to support or expand city infrastructure' for more information about these fees please access and review the One and Two Family Building Permit Fee Schedule or the Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Office and Multi-Family Construction Projects Building Permit Fee Schedule on the City website or contact City Permit Staff at (405) 366-5339. All applicable fees are due at the time of building permit issuance.
A building permit is valid for six months; if any inspections are made within the initial six month period, the permit will automatically be extended for an additional six months from the date of inspection. If building activity or inspections do not occur within any six month period, the permit will expire unless extended by written request from the permittee.
Can a homeowner obtain permits and perform work on their own property?
Yes, persons who own and currently occupy (owner-occupant) a residential structure may act as general contractor or plumber, obtain permits and perform work associated with these professions. An owner-occupant, however, cannot perform electrical, heating and air conditioning, or fuel gas work due to life safety concerns. Qualified electrical, heating and air conditioning, and fuel gas (plumbers and/or heating and air conditioning) contractors and journeymen must be licensed with the City of Norman. Qualified contractors are required to obtain separate trade permits for their work (journeymen must work for a licensed contractor and are not eligible to obtain permits or offer their services independently of an employing contractor). A property owner-occupant is responsible for any work they perform and must also obtain the necessary building or plumbing permits and schedule required inspections. Work must comply with all applicable building codes adopted by the City of Norman.
What documents and/or drawings (plans) are required for submittal of a residential permit application?
The following items are required for residential new construction applications.
Completed Construction Permit Application Form for One & Two Family Dwelling & Related Construction: Includes square footage calculations for heated, unheated, covered exterior spaces, and paving.
Site Plan: Drawn to engineering scale on maximum 11" x 17" paper, locating proposed and existing structures on the property, property lines, easements, setbacks, drainage arrows, site elevations, all paving and be fully dimensioned.
Two complete sets of drawings: Scaled, notated and dimensioned foundation plan, floorplan(s), and exterior elevations of all sides.
Engineered Structural Drawings: Required for proposed steel framing, engineered wood products, or as specified by the Building Official.
Engineered Foundation Plan: Required when fill dirt exceeds 12" anywhere on the pad, and/or if a pier and grade beam system is proposed.
Warranty Deed: Required if the property has not been platted. Records can be obtained at the Cleveland County Courthouse, 201 S Jones, Norman, OK (405)366-0240.
Soil Profile: Required for projects with private septic systems; contact ODEQ at (405)-527-8738.
Off-site Construction Permit Application: Required for work performed in the right-of-way, i.e. curb cut, drive approach or sidewalk.
Photos and/or Written Explanation: Required when drawings cannot adequately describe proposed work or when requested in lieu of drawings by a Plans Examiner.
Certificate for Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance: Please contact City of Norman plan review staff at (405) 366-5339 if you need additional information pertaining to this item.
Is an architect or design professional required to prepare my residential drawings (plans)?
An architect or design professional can offer valuable assistance in creative design, preparation of construction drawings, and navigating the permit and construction process. However, residential work under three stories does not require an architect. If an architect is used, their drawings are required to be sealed and signed by an architect licensed in the State of Oklahoma.
What are the requirements for constructing a storage building?
In general, all storage buildings (accessory buildings) over 108 square feet require a building permit. If the accessory building has a permanent foundation, however, a permit is required regardless of size. A foundation is not required for an accessory building less than 400 square feet that is not heated for habitable space. If a permit is not required, the property owner is still responsible for locating the accessory building within the minimum zoning setbacks and that its height does not exceed the height of the main dwelling unit.
Is a building permit required to enclose an existing covered patio?
Yes, a building permit is required for this type of building alteration. A patio slab is not typically constructed with a foundation and will require some additional support to carry the loads of the new walls and windows. Also, many enclosed patios include extensive use of windows and glass doors, therefore code issues involving tempered glass and lateral bracing requirements should be discussed with a Plans Examiner. The use of metal structural components will require engineered drawings, which are signed and sealed by an engineer licensed in the State of Oklahoma.
Are there any specific dimension requirements I need to consider when constructing residential stairs?
Residential stairs are required to be a minimum 36" wide. The ceiling in all parts of a stairway is required to be not less than 6'-8" in height. The maximum riser height allowed is 7 and ¾ inches; the minimum stair tread depth allowed is 10 inches (measured from leading edge to leading edge of the adjacent tread). The greatest riser height cannot exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch. The greatest tread depth cannot exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 4 inch sphere. Winders, spiral, and circular stairways all have unique requirements and should be discussed with a plans examiner.
What are the basic requirements for residential handrails and guardrails?
A handrail must be provided on at least one side of each continuous run of treads or flight of stairs with four or more risers. The handrail height, measured vertically from the sloped plane adjoining the tread nosing, or finish surface of ramp slope, must be not less 34 inches and not more than 38 inches. All required handrails must be continuous the full length of the stairs with the ends returned to a wall or terminate in newel posts or safety terminals. Handrails adjacent to a wall require a space of not less than 1 ½" between the wall and the handrail. The use of a volute, turnout or starting easing is allowed over the lowest tread. Porches, balconies, or raised floor surfaces located more than 30" above the floor or grade require guardrails not less than 36" in height. Open sides of stairs with a total rise of more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below must have guards not less than 34 inches in height measured vertically from the leading edge of the treads. Openings in guards must not allow the passage of a 4" diameter sphere.
An egress window is a window used for emergency exiting or rescue. Every residential sleeping room is required to have at least one operable window or exterior door approved for emergency egress. A sleeping room is defined as any room with a privacy door and a closet. The egress window must be operable from the inside to a full clear opening without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge. An egress window must have a net clear opening of 5 square feet for ground floor sleeping rooms and 5.7 square feet for basements and secondary floors above ground level. The minimum net clear opening height must be 24 inches and the minimum net clear opening width must be 20 inches. An egress window must also have a sill height no more than 44" above the finished interior floor.
Are there "time of day" restrictions that affect construction work?
Does the City inspect work associated with my building permit?
Yes, the City does inspect work associated with the building permit. Please review your permit documentation to determine which inspections are required. As a general rule, foundations, concrete slab on grade floors, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, framing, and insulation work requires inspection and approval before the work is concealed.
How do I finalize the permit inspection process on my project?
One and Two Family Dwellings and Related Residential Construction: All applicable final inspections for each permit issued to your project must be inspected and approved. This can include building final, electrical final, mechanical final, plumbing final and an engineering final. Inspection requests should be made through the Interactive Voice Response Unit (IVR). All outstanding re-inspection fees accrued during the project must be paid before a permit can be closed. After the related final inspections receive approved status and the re-inspection fees paid, if any, a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion (CC) will be issued. Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Construction: All applicable final inspections for each permit issued to your project must be inspected and approved. This can include building final, electrical final, mechanical final, and a plumbing final. Inspection requests should be made through the Interactive Voice Response Unit (IVR). In addition to closing out the above noted permits, inspection and approval from the Fire Marshal's Office, Planning and Public Works Departments must be completed. The applicant or applicant representative must request and coordinate these on-site inspections, the on-site inspection results will be forwarded to the City offices. Please see "Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family Certificate of Occupancy Checklist" for scheduling information. All outstanding re-inspection fees accrued during the project must be paid before a permit can be closed. After the related final inspections receive approved status and the re-inspection fees are paid, if any, a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion (CC) will be issued.
What plans may be required in support of a commercial, industrial, or multi-family permit application?
The following plans (3 sets) may be required for new construction applications.
Project area is defined as the total square footage of the bricked or sided and under roof area within a structure, including second floor, garage, patio, and porch where applicable.
Living area is the total heated and cooled square footage of bricked or sided area within a structure.
Paving area is the total "non-building" impervious area of a property, including swimming pool, uncovered patio/porch, sidewalks, and driveways on private property, where applicable.
Are there any copyright restrictions I should consider?
The Development Services Division of the City of Norman conducts document reviews for all applications submitted for a building permit. During the course of that review, it is sometimes found that notes or notices on the plans and/or specifications indicate that those documents are copyrighted. When a method of determining the status of that copyright is provided, City staff will take the steps needed to confirm that the plans and/or specifications are being used in a manner consistent with the claimed copyrights.
If the owner of the copyrighted materials indicates that the proposed use for the plans and/or specifications is not authorized, then the applicant will be required to secure written documentation from the copyright holder approving the use of the documents at the requested address before the application for permit will be processed.
Please feel free to contact Development Services plan review staff at 405-366-5313 should you have any questions.
What should I do if the serving utility company (OEC, OG&E, or ONG) requires a City inspection before activating my utility service at an existing home or business?
Under certain service conditions, determined by the responsible utility service provider(OEC, OG&E, or ONG), the utility service provider requires notice of approval of a utility meter rehang inspection from the City of Norman before they will reconnect utility service at an existing service location where service is not currently active.
In accordance with the City of Norman code of ordinances, in order to obtain this inspection service a responsible contractor licensed to perform work in the category associated with the utility service must be hired to obtain a meter rehang permit. After obtaining a permit, the responsible contractor (or their licensed employee) is required to observe and otherwise evaluate the safety of the appropriate existing building service system, install any required test apparatus, and then request a meter re-hang inspection by a City Building Inspector.
In the case of a fuel gas (ONG) meter rehang inspection, as minimum the plumbing or mechanical contractor must install an air test with test gauge to be observed by the Building Inspector during the meter rehang inspection to demonstrate the fuel gas piping system is free of leaks under pressure.
In the case of an electrical (OEC or OG&E) meter rehang inspection, as minimum the electrical contractor must observe and evaluate electrical system components to determine all system components observed have no apparent electrical safety faults and the electrical service grounding system is complete.
Any questions pertaining to the above described process may be directed to City permit and inspection services staff at 405-366-5339.
Is a building permit required to construct a fence on my property?
Generally, a building permit is not required to construct a fence but certain qualifying criteria must be considered.
Fences up to eight feet tall are allowed in residential areas in side and rear yards without a permit, unless the fence has a permanent concrete footing. If a permanent foundation (footing) is to be part of a fence, a building permit is required. If any concrete footings are located in an easement a "Consent to Encroach" must first be obtained (a process involving City Council and all franchised utility easement stakeholders). In residential zoned areas, fences taller than eight feet require written permission of the adjoining property owner(s). If written permission cannot be obtained from the adjoining property owner(s), then a variance can be requested through the Board of Adjustment.
A fence is not allowed in the front yard of your property unless it is less than four feet in height AND does not encroach into the sight triangle (if located on a corner lot) or public right-of-way. In many newer subdivisions, additional restrictions regarding height, type and location are placed on the construction of fences by the restrictive covenants for that subdivision. Homeowners should check with their neighbors to verify if a Property Owners Association has adopted architectural controls for their subdivision. Those covenants and restrictions may be included in your property abstract, or are filed at the County Clerk's office with the subdivision plat.
Please contact Development Services staff at 405-366-5313 if you need further assistance.
Is a permit required to construct a retaining wall on my property?
Retaining walls less than 2'-0" do not require a permit. Retaining walls 2'-0" or greater require a retaining wall permit. Retaining walls 3'-0" or greater require a permit and must be designed by an Oklahoma licensed professional engineer. If any part of the proposed retaining wall will be located in an easement a "Consent to Encroach" must first be obtained (a process involving City Council and all franchised utility easement stakeholders).
To apply for a retaining wall permit, an application, site plan and construction details of the wall are required. Adequate detail of the site and wall construction plans are required to help ensure that any changes in yard elevation will not adversely impact adjoining property owners and to ensure the wall design is adequate to resist the soil loads imposed on the wall.
Retaining wall applications may be obtained from the office of Public Works Engineering located in Building "A" of the City of Norman Municipal Complex at 201West Gray Street, Norman, Oklahoma. (405) 366-5455.
Is a building permit required to install a storm or tornado shelter?


I just wanted to share this sermon on walking with the Holy Spirit. It is one of the best sermons on the Holy Spirit I've heard in a long time (and from a Baptist preacher, no less). I think our mindset is backward. We think we (1) meet Jesus, (2) get saved, and (3) progress into the things of the Spirit, when it is the power of the Holy Spirit that can enable our walk with Jesus from the beginning if we allow it.
Disclaimer: We attended this church (Beltway Park Baptist Church) for a few years, and absolutely loved it. We attended through a satellite campus which closed, so we found a local church. Enjoy!
Note: the conference referenced is the Global Awakening School of Healing here and here (which my wife is actually attending as I'm writing).
Nov 12 What About Infants?


Scott Podsednik hit a walk-off homer for White Sox in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series against the Houston Astros.
The game-ending home run has been around since MLB began, but the term "walk-off" didn't originate until the late 1980s when the home run became a more explosive and common weapon in a team's arsenal.
A game-winning homer is one of the most exciting events in baseball and every big-time slugger has experienced the thrill of ending a game with one swing of the bat.
According to baseball-reference.com, Jim Thome is the major league record holder with 13 career walk-off homers—two coming with the Chicago White Sox, including his 500th lifetime blast on Sept. 16, 2007. Behind Thome are Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Stan Musial, Frank Robinson and Albert Pujols with 12.
Sammy Sosa is the record holder for Chicago's northsiders with nine. He belted 10 career game-ending homers in the windy city—10 with the Cubs and one with the White Sox. The pale hose leader is Harold Baines, who clubbed eight of his 10 game-ending home runs with the White Sox.
Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams recalls his most memorable game-winning homer coming on April 6, 1971 when his solo blast in the bottom of the tenth inning defeated Bob Gibson and the Cardinals on Opening Day.
Baines had many significant clutch hits during his 22-year big-league career, 14 with the White Sox, but the most memorable for Baines was his game-winner in the bottom of the 25th inning on May 9, 1984—the game was resumed after the first 17 innings were played on May 8.
"It was a crazy game," Baines recalled. "It was tied, 3-3, after nine innings before playing 12 scoreless innings. Then the Brewers scored three runs in the 21st inning and we tied it with three runs of our own. Our pitchers didn't allow a run in the next four innings and in the bottom of the 25th with one out, I hit a home run off Chuck Porter.
The walk-off favorites of Williams and Baines are terrific, but they don't rank as the greatest game-ending homers in their franchises history. Here is one writer's opinion of the greatest walk-off home runs for each major league franchise.
Diamondbacks—On Sept. 27, 2011, the D-backs had just clinched the franchises fifth N.L. West Division title and were putting the final touches on a 94-win campaign. For the club's final regular season victory, Arizona trailed the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-1, entering the bottom of the 10th inning. After two quick outs, the D-backs mounted a comeback that included a grand slam, walk-off home run by Ryan Roberts off Dodgers reliever Javy Guerra to give Arizona a 7-6 win.
Braves—Hall of Famer Hank Aaron often recalls this home run as the greatest blast of his career. On Sept. 23, 1957, the Milwaukee Braves were five games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in the N.L. standings with six games remaining in the season. On this date, the clubs were in Milwaukee for a three-game series that could determine the pennant. The Braves and Cardinals were tied in the bottom of the 11th inning of the first game when Aaron hit a two-run, walk-off homer against reliever Billy Muffett to give the Braves a 4-2 victory and clinched the pennant for Milwaukee.
Orioles—John Lowenstein served as a platoon player for the Orioles in 1979 and was a significant contributor to the pennant-winning Baltimore team. In Game 1 of the ALCS played on Oct. 3, 1979, the Orioles and Angels were tied, 3-3, entering the bottom of the 10th inning. With runners on first and third and two outs, Lowenstein was sent in to pinch-hit for weak-hitting shortstop Mark Belanger and clubbed a walk-off, three-run homer against Angels reliever John Montague to win the game, 6-3.
Red Sox—Although many younger fans may relate to the walk-off postseason homers by David Ortiz that helped guide Boston to the 2004 World Series, they cannot erase one of the most epic game-ending home runs in MLB history. It came in what many have described as the greatest World Series game ever played—Game 6 (Oct. 21) of the 1975 Series between the Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds. Trailing the Reds three games to two in the Series and 6-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Boston responded with their backs against the wall. Bernie Carbo clubbed a dramatic pinch-hit, three-run homer that tied the game, 6-6, and Carlton Fisk stole the headlines with a historic game-winning home run off the left field foul pole in the 12th inning at Fenway Park to send the Series to a deciding seventh game.
Cubs—It wasn't Banks, Santo or Williams. It wasn't Sandberg, Dawson or Sosa. But it was by a Hall of Famer and he is a long-time legend. The most significant walk-off home run in Cubs history is Gabby Hartnett's "Homer in the Gloamin'" that helped the Cubs capture the 1938 N.L. pennant. On Sept. 28, 1938, Chicago trailed the Pirates in the standings by a half game with six games remaining in the season. With the score tied, 5-5, umpires ruled the contest between the Cubs and Pirates would be called due to darkness after the ninth inning. With two out in the bottom of the ninth and gloom hovering over Wrigley Field, Hartnett blasted a solo homer off Pirates pitcher Mace Brown to win the game, 2-1, and help Chicago overtake Pittsburgh by a half game in the standings. The Cubs clinched the pennant two days later and Hartnett etched his name in Cubs baseball lore.
White Sox—Appearing in the franchises first World Series in 46 years, the White Sox had a one game edge in the 2005 Fall Classic over the N.L. Houston Astros and led 6-4 in Game 2 entering the ninth inning. Houston tied the game in the ninth, but White Sox left fielder Scott Podsednik, who had zero home runs in 568 plate appearances during the regular season, slammed a walk-off home run against Astros closer Brad Lidge to give Chicago a two games to none lead in the World Series.
Reds—In Game 1 of the 1973 NLCS, the Reds and Mets were tied, 1-1, entering the bottom of the ninth. For New York, starter Tom Seaver had 13 strikeouts while surrendering only six hits and one run when Johnny Bench, who was 2-for-3 with a double, stepped into the batter's box with one out. After taking the first pitch for a ball, Bench clubbed Seaver's second offering into the left field stands to give Cincinnati a 2-1 victory.
Indians—In their first postseason game in 41 years, the Indians and Red Sox were tied, 4-4, in a seesaw battle during the first game of the A.L. Division Series on Oct. 3, 1995. In the bottom of the 13th inning, backup catcher Tony Pena connected for a two-out homer against Boston reliever Zane Smith to give Cleveland a 5-4 win.
Rockies—With 13 games remaining in the season, the Rockies trailed the Diamondbacks by six games in the N.L. West standings and were three and a half games back in the wild card race when they faced the Dodgers and trailed L.A., 8-7, with two outs in the ninth when Matt Holliday singled and Todd Helton belted a walk-off two-run homer against Dodgers reliever Takashi Saito. The victory helped propel Colorado to win 12 of its final 13 games to capture the wild card and eventually the N.L. pennant.
Tigers—Detroit won 95 regular season games to earn a wild card berth in the A.L. in 2006. The club then proceeded to wipe out the Yankees, three games to one, in the Division Series. In the ALCS, the Tigers held a three games to none series lead over the Oakland A's when Magglio Ordonez hit a pennant-winning walk-off, three-run shot in the bottom of the ninth of Game 4. The home run came off ace reliever Huston Street to give Detroit a 6-3 victory.
Astros—Houston faced off against the favored Atlanta Braves in the NLDS and had a two games to one lead in the best of five series. In Game 4, Chris Burke, who entered the game as a pinch runner in the bottom of the 10th, clubbed a one out solo walk-off homer in the bottom of the 18th inning to send the Astros to the N.L. Championship Series and end the longest game in postseason history.
Royals—With 28 games remaining in the regular season in 1985, Kansas City held a one and a half game lead in the A.L. West Division and hosted the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 8th. Leading by five runs after six innings, the Royals bullpen surrendered four runs in the seventh and one in the ninth to send the game into extra-innings. In the bottom of the 11th, with one out and a runner on first, slugger Steve Balboni crushed a game-winning home run off Milwaukee closer Rollie Fingers for a 13-11 victory. The Royals would go on to win their division, the A.L. pennant and the franchises first World Series title that season.
Angels—Celebrating their 19th year as a major-league team in 1979, the Angels were in a season-long heated battle for supremacy in the A.L. West. On July 15, California held a one game lead in the division and was scheduled to play the Yankees at Anaheim Stadium. With the Angles trailing, 4-3, in the bottom of the ninth, Bobby Grich connected for a two out, two-run homer off Yankees ace Ron Guidry to win the game and extend the Angels' division lead to two games. California eventually won the division title, but lost in its first postseason appearance to the Orioles in the ALCS.
Dodgers—In the opening game of the 1988 World Series on Oct. 15, the Dodgers were up against the heavily favored Oakland A's. With the A's leading 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth, two outs, and a runner on first, Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda sent up injured Kirk Gibson, who limped painfully to the batter's box, to pinch hit against closer Dennis Eckersley. On a 3-2 count, Gibson swung at Eckersley's backdoor slider and slammed a dramatic walk-off homer—the seventh in Fall Classic history—to give the Dodgers a 5-4 victory. The unexpected homer helped lift the Dodgers to upset the A's in five games.
Marlins—Florida was the N.L. wild card winner for the 2003 postseason and coming off upset victories in the NLDS over the Giants and NLCS against the Cubs. In the World Series, the Marlins were behind two games to one against the Yankees and were one out away from evening the Series before New York rallied in the top of the ninth to tie the game, 3-3. As the game continued to the 12th inning, Marlins shortstop Alex Gonzalez hit a solo walk-off blast against Yankees reliever Jeff Weaver to even the Series. Florida won the next two games to capture its first World Series title.
Brewers—During the first two weeks of the 1987 campaign, the Brewers busted out with a terrific 11 victories in a row. On April 19, Milwaukee trailed the Texas Rangers, 4-1, entering the bottom of the ninth inning before putting together a miraculous comeback. Rob Deer hit a three-run, game-tying homer and after Jim Gantner walked, shortstop Dale Sveum crushed a walk-off, two-run homer to give the Brewers an A.L. record 12th consecutive win to start a season. Milwaukee would extend their string to 13 consecutive wins the next day, tying the MLB mark set by the 1982 Atlanta Braves.
Twins—Minnesota trailed in the World Series three games to two against the Atlanta Braves when Game 6 turned into the Kirby Puckett show. In the bottom of the third inning, Puckett stole a run-scoring extra-base hit from Ron Gant with an extraordinary catch against the center field wall. As the game went into extra-innings tied, 3-3, Puckett clubbed a walk-off game-winning blast off Braves pitcher Charlie Leibrandt in the 11th inning to extend the Series to seven games.
Mets—The Mets and Astros were tied, 1-1, in the best of seven NLCS with crucial Game 3 entering the bottom of the ninth with the Mets down, 5-4. With the tying run on second and one out, Lenny Dykstra slammed a Dave Smith 0-1 pitch over the right field wall for a walk-off homer to give the Mets a 6-5 win and two games to one series lead. The victory was one of several dramatic wins for the Mets during their postseason run.
Yankees—The Yankees have a tremendous history of walk-off home runs including two of the most dramatic game-winners in league championship series annals. The first came on Oct. 14, 1976. The Royals and Yankees split the first two games of the best-of-five ALCS before the dramatic deciding fifth game was played at Yankee Stadium. New York held a 6-3 lead going into the eighth inning before George Brett's three-run homer tied the game. In the bottom of the ninth, Chris Chambliss led off with a pennant-winning shot off Kansas City reliever Mark Littell. The second pennant-winning blast came almost exactly 27 years later on Oct. 16, 2003 when Aaron Boone clubbed a walk-off blast in the bottom of the 11th inning of Game 7 in the ALCS against Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox.
A's—On Sept. 4, 2002 the Oakland A's were on the verge of setting the A.L. record with 20 consecutive victories. On that date, Oakland held an 11-0 lead after three innings before the Kansas City Royals chipped away and tied the game in the top of the ninth. With one out in the bottom half of the ninth, Scott Hatteberg pinch-hit for Eric Byrnes, who had replaced David Justice in left field. Hatteberg blasted reliever Jason Grimsley's second pitch into the right field stands for a walk-off homer that gave Oakland an A.L. record 20 wins in a row.
Phillies—Philadelphia was coming off a World Series championship in 1980 and in MLB's first league division series—due to a mid-season player strike—the Phillies were on the brink of elimination to the Montreal Expos in the best of five series. The fourth game was tied, 5-5, in the bottom of the 10th inning when John Vuckovich pinch-hit for reliever Tug McGraw and clubbed a game-winning home run off Montreal reliever Jeff Reardon to force a deciding fifth game.
Pirates—Somehow the Pirates managed four wins against the Yankees in the 1960 World Series despite being outscored 55-27. Bill Mazeroski capped off the greatest upset in Fall Classic history with perhaps the most monumental homer in the game's annals with his walk-off homer off Ralph Terry in Game 7 for a 10-9 Pittsburgh victory at Forbes Field.
Cardinals—Ozzie Smith, Jim Edmonds and Albert Pujols all had dramatic walk-off postseason homers for the Cardinals, but the most epic blast belongs to David Freese. With the Cardinals one out away from losing the 2011 World Series to the Texas Rangers, Freese hit a two-run triple to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth, 7-7. Each team scored two runs in the 10th inning before Freese led off the bottom of the 11th with a walk-off blast that gave the Cardinals a 10-9 victory and forced a winner-take-all Game 7. St. Louis won the championship the next night with a 6-2 win.
Padres—In the franchises first postseason, the Padres trailed the Cubs two games to one in the best-of-five NLCS before Steve Garvey delivered the greatest home run in San Diego history. In the bottom of the ninth with the score tied, 5-5, Garvey stepped up to the plate against Cubs closer Lee Smith with one out and a runner on first and clubbed a two-run, game-winning home run to even the series. The Padres would win the pennant the following day with a come-from-behind victory in the deciding fifth game.
Giants—Not only was 'The Shot Heard 'Round The World' arguably the greatest home run in MLB history, it was announced with the most dramatic call in baseball radio history with Russ Hodges screaming, "The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! On Oct. 3, 1951, Bobby Thomson's walk-off three-run homer helped the Giants overcome a 4-1 deficit to the Dodgers in the ninth inning to give New York a 5-4 victory and a trip to the World Series.
Mariners—On Aug. 24, 1995, the Mariners were 11.5 games behind in the A.L. West Division. On this date, Seattle was trailing the Yankees, 7-6, in the bottom of the ninth before a rally tied the score and Ken Griffey Jr. blasted a two-run walk-off homer against New York closer John Wetteland to give Seattle a 9-7 win. The victory proved to be the start of a magical run that witnessed the Mariners win 25 of their final 36 games to win the franchises first division title.
Rays—In the final game of the 2011 season, Tampa Bay needed a victory to clinch a wild card playoff berth over division rival Boston Red Sox. On Sept. 28, the Yankees led the Rays 7-0 after seven innings and the season for Tampa looked over. But the Rays mounted a comeback with a six-run eighth inning and a run in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into extra-innings. In the bottom of the 12th, with one out and the bases empty, Rays third baseman Evan Longoria connected for a walk-off homer against Yankees reliever Scott Proctor to win the game, 8-7, and secure a wild card invitation.
Rangers—After winning the first game of the 2011 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers, Texas tied Game 2 in the seventh inning, forcing an extra-inning affair. In the bottom of the 11th, the Rangers tallied three consecutive singles to load the bases with no outs when slugger Nelson Cruz hit a walk-off grand slam to seal the victory for Texas, 7-3. The Rangers went on to win the series in six games to capture their second consecutive A.L. pennant.
Blue Jays—In a slugfest series that scored a combined 81 runs in six games, Toronto led the 1993 World Series three games to two over the Phillies, but trailed, 6-5, in Game 6 entering the ninth inning. The Phillies brought in closer Mitch Williams, who allowed two batters to reach base before Joe Carter hit a one-out Series-ending three-run homer to give the Blue Jays back-to-back World Series titles.
Nationals—After two demoralizing defeats to the Cardinals, in which they were outscored 20-4, the Nationals trailed in the 2012 NLDS two games to one. In Game 4, on Oct. 11, Washington and St. Louis were tied, 1-1, in the bottom of the ninth when Jayson Werth crushed a Lance Lynn fastball into the left field stands for game-winning solo homer. The victory extended the series to a fifth and deciding game that turned into a devastating defeat by the Nationals, who blew a 6-0 lead and lost the game, 9-7, and series three games to two.
So there you have it. Thirty-one walk-off homers that help define the love of the game.


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