Flower

ARLINGTON, Texas. — There is this overt public strategy when dealing with Ereck Flowers, handed down from one coaching staff to the next, from Tom Coughlin to Ben McAdoo and now to Pat Shurmur. It can be summed up thusly: Tread lightly. There is tough love and then there is the approach taken with Flowers. Say no evil. It is almost as if there is a fear harsh words will lead to breakage, like a rambunctious youngster twirling and whirling around a narrow store aisle display of fragile glassware while the anxiety-ridden parents stand by in breathless anticipation of a crashing sound. What goes on behind closed doors is up for conjecture, but with Flowers, it is public support, even in the darkest times, with no loud and clear criticism ever directed at the big offensive tackle. Shurmur, who thus far has refrained from critiquing any player out in the open, redirects every Flowers inquiry, steadfastly insisting Flowers is no different than any other player who mixes in good … [Read more...] about Giants’ refusal to criticize Ereck Flowers is getting conspicuous

Jim Stingl Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 8:35 PM EDT Sep 14, 2018 Flower girls, on average, are between 3 and 7 years old and adorable. If you add maybe 80 years to that norm, you get DeAnna Klein and Joan Pecor. Also adorable, by the way. "The exact words I used was flower ladies," said Shelby Pecor, who on Friday married John Klein in a rooftop ceremony at the Hotel Metro downtown. The couple are from Milwaukee. A few months ago, the bride and groom asked their grandmothers to get in touch with their inner preschoolers and serve as flower girls at the adults-only wedding service. (There was no ring bearer, if you're picturing a dude in his 90s walking with a pillow.) "I'm honored that she would want me," said Joan, 85. "We'll just walk down the aisle ahead of them and throw rose petals," said DeAnna, 82. But not the generic petals you see strewn at most weddings. These petals come with their own love story. In 2005 when DeAnna's husband, Henry, was … [Read more...] about Grandmas in 80s are flower girls — and the petals have their own tale

The Seahawks’ injury report for Friday only grew larger — and hence, potentially more worrisome — with starting cornerback Shaquill Griffin added to the list with a thigh injury. That brought to seven the number of players who sat out practice, six of whom are listed as starters on this week’s depth chart, including middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, who sat out for the second straight day with a groin issue. Three players who seem unlikely to play remained on the list — G D.J. Fluker (hamstring), LB K.J. Wright (knee) and receiver Doug Baldwin (knee). Also out Friday were cornerback Tre Flowers (hamstring) — who missed his second straight day — and safety Delano Hill (hamstring), who was added to the list Friday. The absences of Wright and Wagner led to the signing this week of free agent Mychal Kendricks, who it is assumed may start at weakside linebacker in place of Wright. Austin Calitro would likely get the start in the middle if Wagner … [Read more...] about Seahawks Friday injury report: Seven sit out including Wagner, Wright, Flowers and Shaquill Griffin