8-A LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 12 de diciembre de 2010 Una cuota mensual de bajo costo del Medicare D podría costarte más al año. Compáralo tú mismo. PLAN A PLAN B PLAN C Cuota Mensual $30.00 $26.90 $14.80 Costo Anual Estimado $1,844.21 $2,193.91 $3,309.68 <strong>La</strong> tabla de arriba representa sólo a 3 de los 28 planes de prescripciones del Medicare D disponibles en Texas. El costo variará de acuerdo a los medicamentos, al plan escogido y a las opciones del plan. <strong>NO</strong> PAGUES MÁS DE LO NECESARIO ¡DÉJA<strong>NO</strong>S AYUDARTE A ENCONTRAR EL PLAN ADECUADO PARA TÍ! Trae tu lista de medicamentos a tu farmacia H-E-B y platica con uno de nuestros especialistas de Medicare D sobre tus opciones. *Basado en la información obtenida del Plan de Búsqueda del Medicare D www.medicare.gov el 6 de diciembre del 2010 por una persona sin ningún subsidio con estas prescripciones: Furosemide TAB 40mg (30 pzas), Lisinopril TAB 10mg (30 pzas), Simvastatin TAB 40mg (30 pzas), Plavix TAB 75mg (30 pzas), y Nexium CAP 40mg (30 pzas).
12 de diciembre de 2010 In this Notas de los Spurs y más edition: Pág. 2-B In touch with the community: Locals gather for the city’s fourth SA2020 meeting Pág 7-B Stevens advances in playoffs, MacArthur falls By Albert Villegas The Stevens Falcons are still alive in the University Interscholastic League high school state playoffs following an impressive Class 5A Division I win at the Alamodome against the Converse Wagner Thunderbirds, 31-14, last weekend. And like much of the season, the team was led on the field by its quarterback Mykkele Thompson, who scored all of the Falcons touchdowns. The Falcons continue to add to their history-making season since defeating the Harlingen Cardinals in the third round. Stevens (11-3) can become among the best <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> teams ever if it beats the undefeated Pearland Oilers (14-0), who the Falcons played on Saturday, <strong>De</strong>c. 11 in the Alamodome. Thompson and his coach Lee Bridges were always complimentary of someone else on the team when answering questions about their playoff success after the game. Thompson was thankful for an offensive line that gets to defenders. “They open up holes for me; I just follow my linemen,” said Thompson, who earned a careerhigh 310 yards rushing. Bridges said the players on the team are “feeling” what it’s like to be a great team, due in part to their senior quarterback, who has verbally committed to the University of Texas. In the game against Wagner (7-7), the Falcons never trailed when Thompson scored on a 71-yard run with 4:37 left in the first quarter. Wagner tied the game with a HS playoffs... page 3-B MacArthur defenders converge on Cibolo Steele Knights running back Malcolm Brown during a playoff game at Heroes Stadium last weekend. (Photo by Albert Villegas) Rodgers enters MVP discussion feet and that affects coverage are so correctable and it’s often Mark Concannon that he sees. People defend him most frustrating when I know FOXSportsWisconsin.com a little differently.” those are mistakes that shouldn’t Rodgers, who has rushed for happen,” Rodgers said. “And Packers quarterback Aaron 284 yards, decidedly meets perhaps when you’re playing a tight Rodgers has the top career passer the most important of MVP game, you can’t have alignment rating (98.0) in NFL history. criteria — he elevates the performance mistakes and ‘I thought I heard His performance last week of everyone around him. this.’ against the 49ers (21 of 30 passing, “He’s the leader of the offense. “Preparation is the most impor- 298 yards, three touchdowns He’s confident with everything tant thing this time of the season, and a 135.1 passer rating) earned he says in the huddle,” center because the little mistakes are him offensive player of the week Scott Wells said. “We see that. amplified.” honors in the NFC. We feed off of that. That’s a trait Seven of the past nine NFL He has not thrown an interception we pull off of Aaron. He’s confi- MVPs have been quarterbacks, in five consecutive games, dent, so anytime the ball is in his and it’s likely another will win the first Packer to accomplish MVP candidate Aaron Rodgers (Courtesy photo) hand, we feel that we can score.” the award this year. Could it be that feat since Bart Starr in 1966. ent team,” Nelson said. “He’s successful. Obviously it starts Said Jennings: “It definitely Rodgers? But when it comes to talk very valuable to us. (The MVP with him. With him being able helps us as receivers to have Brady, who is spearheading about MVP candidates, New voting is) up to other people. I to extend plays, moving in and confidence in our quarterback yet another sterling New England England’s Tom Brady and <strong>San</strong> think a lot of that will have to out of the pocket, he can make and know he can get us the ball.” run, might be tough to beat, but Diego’s Philip Rivers dominate do with how we finish out this every throw on the field.” Rodgers’ leadership style can Rodgers’ offensive teammates that discussion. year. Everyone needs to do their <strong>De</strong>troit Lions head coach Jim be subtle or, depending on the know how they would vote. “I Is it time for Rodgers to be included part, and rewards will fall where Schwartz, who is preparing his situation, far more engaging. feel like he’s No. 1,” running in the MVP conversation? they should.” team to face Rodgers on Sunday, “As a quarterback and as a back Brandon Jackson said. “I think so,” Packers rookie Rodgers has guided the Packers pinpointed a play Rodgers made leader you have to find ways to A strong Packers finish might tackle Bryan Bulaga said. “I to an 8-4 record and kept against <strong>De</strong>troit in September. get through to your teammates,” have MVP voters agreeing with mean obviously, everyone in this them close to Chicago (9-3) in “He threw a touchdown pass to Rodgers said. “Some guys do Jackson. room probably thinks that. I think the NFC North race. If he could his tight end (Jermichael Finley) better with a confrontation, some “All you can ask for when you he’s playing really good football put together performances in the in the first game,” Schwartz said. guys with a pat on the butt, some get to <strong>De</strong>cember is to control right now. I don’t know if you next four games similar to his “There was no window at all to guys a one-on-one sit-down. I’m, your own destiny,” Rodgers can find a quarterback playing previous outings — he had a 73 throw and he almost went and an emotional player, and sometimes said. “And we know if we win better football. I think he should percent completion percentage handed him the football, that’s I share my emotions on the out we’re going to be NFC North be in consideration because of and 130 passer rating — he could how tight the pass was. field and sometimes I share them champs and take the first step how well he leads this team, how make a strong case for himself in “He’s got an extremely strong (in private).” towards our goal. We still have important he is to this team and the MVP discussion. arm. He’s extremely smart. In his third season as Green Chicago one more time (Jan. 2 in the type of plays he makes.” “He is on fire right now,” said He’s got a quick release. He’s Bay’s starter, Rodgers is on the Green Bay). We’re in the hunt. Packers receiver Jordy Nelson wide receiver Greg Jennings, an accurate passer,” Schwartz verge of greatness, and he has We’re one game back right now. agreed. who has caught 11 touchdown continued. “The one dimension improved his team. All four We have our goals in front of us “If you take him off our team, passes from Rodgers this season. that he brings that a lot of other Packers losses this year have and it’s exciting coming to work we have Matt (Flynn) as a backup, “He makes us go. He definitely quarterbacks don’t is his mobil- been by three points. knowing that we can control our but we’d be a much differ- gives us an opportunity to be ity. He can make plays with his “I think a lot of our mistakes own destiny.” Spurs on top, but <strong>La</strong>kers lurking Mitch <strong>La</strong>wrence FoxSports.com At the quarter mark of the NBA season, the team to beat in our book is sitting pretty, in third place in its conference. No, we’re not talking about the Miami Heat, but the two-time defending champion Los Angeles <strong>La</strong>kers. While Miami has been written and talked about to death, the <strong>La</strong>kers, like everyone else, have been flying under the radar and doing pretty well, considering that Kobe Bryant hasn’t even started playing like an MVP candidate and they’re still waiting on Andrew Bynum to man the middle. But the <strong>La</strong>kers, at 16-6, aren’t even the best story in their own conference. The Spurs were supposed to be on their last roundup in the Tim Duncan era, saving their best for the playoffs -- if Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker could hold up for that long. And all the Spurs have done is open by winning 18 of their first 21 games and putting themselves on a pace to win 70 games. Who’d have thunk that when the season started? All the talk back on Halloween was whether the Heat’s super-star studded trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh would challenge the Bulls’ record of 72 wins. Not a chance, as the Heat, after 20 games, were a wobbly 12-8, compared to the ‘96 Bulls, who broke out of the gate at 18-2. Other than Miami’s early-season struggles, we had the return of pro basketball to New York after a decade’s absence, and Boston has shown no sign of slippage coming off last year’s trip to the Finals. So, drum roll please, as we’re here to give out some awards: MVP For starters, the two-time defending MVP isn’t on our ballot. That’s right, LeBron needs to pick it up to get into contention. The Hornets’ Chris Paul is doing miracles with a suspect supporting cast. The more you see Rajon Rondo, the more you understand that he makes the Celtics go. The Magic’s Dwight Howard, <strong>La</strong>kers’ Pau Gasol, Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook and Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire are all in the mix. One word of caution on Amar’e: As the Knicks have turned their season around, nine of their 11 wins have come against teams with losing records. Their only wins over teams with winning records (at the time the Knicks played them): Golden State and New Orleans. Our winner: Dirk Nowitzki. During the Mavs’ ridiculous 18-4 start, they’ve posted wins at <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>, against Boston, at <strong>De</strong>nver, against New Orleans, at Atlanta, at Oklahoma City, at Utah and against Miami. Against those division leaders and quality opponents, Nowitzki has been a scoring machine, averaging 27 points. Best Free-Agent Signing You know the high-profile candidates by heart, starting with LeBron and Chris Bosh in Miami. But what have they done so far, other than to underachieve, and in LeBron’s case, resort to some classless behind-the-scenes sniping at Heat coach Erik Spoelstra? The Bulls’ Carlos Boozer gets a medical deferment because he missed so much time after breaking his hand in training camp. The player who got the most money last summer, Atlanta’s Joe Johnson, didn’t exactly take his game to a new level before recently requiring elbow surgery that will keep him on the shelf until the New Year, at least. So here’s where we’ll show Stoudemire some love. With his high energy, scoring (25.7 ppg), board work (9.1 rpg) and shot-blocking (1.9 pg), he has rejuvenated one of the sorriest franchises in the NBA. So far, you have to say that he has been worth the $100 million he received last July. When the Knicks started off at 3-8, he never once wavered in his role as the team’s new leader. You bet that didn’t go unnoticed by the team’s coaching staff and front-office brass. Most Underrated Acquisition The Bobcats figure in both of our top candidates, which might help to explain why <strong>La</strong>rry Brown’s team is headed for the lottery after making the playoffs last spring for the first time in franchise history. Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton played for Charlotte last season and are shining in their new homes. Chandler (8.8 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.4 blocks in only 26.6 mpg) has given the Mavs a defensive presence in the middle that they’ve long been seeking. After they gave Stoudemire the keys to the franchise, the Knicks went looking for a point guard. They decided to sign Felton, but to only a two-year deal, since they’ve got eyes for Chris Paul and <strong>De</strong>ron Williams, each of whom turns free in 2012. In going with Felton over Steve Blake and Luke Ridnour, the Knicks have gotten career-bests in scoring (18.6 ppg) and shooting (47%) from Felton, with 8.6 assists per outing and some hellacious on-the-ball D. But with the Mavs’ torrid start against better competition, we’ll go with Chandler. Worst moves It’s a good thing the Bucks’ John Hammond won Executive of the Year last season, because let’s just say his signings and trades haven’t worked out very well this season. The Bucks imported Corey Maggette, Drew Gooden and Chris Douglas-Roberts to give them depth and scoring, but the Bucks have been one of the most disappointing teams, losing 13 of their first 21. The loss of Carlos <strong>De</strong>lfino’s 13 ppg, along with John Salmons and Brandon Jennings each shooting under 40 percent from the floor, has not helped Scott Skiles’ cause. Coach of the Year Jerry Sloan lost a key component when Boozer left Utah for Chicago, but the Jazz have not lost a beat with a 16-7 mark. Who knows, Sloan might even be good enough to get Al Jefferson, Boozer’s replacement, to start playing the kind of defense that Utah is known for. The Jazz’s sweeping of games at Miami, Orlando and Atlanta in a four-day stretch and all of the comeback variety, is hard to top. Included in that was Paul Millsap’s astounding 46-point night against Miami’s Big Three, perhaps the top individual effort of the season so far. Trade They’re Gonna Regret When the Hornets either are forced to deal Chris Paul or lose him to free agency in 2012, they’re going to wish they never traded Darren Collison to the Pacers in landing Trevor Ariza from Houston. Collison has been exactly what the Pacers have needed in putting a winning team on the floor. Rookie of the Year It’s a bad year for John Wall to be a rookie … and everyone else who was drafted last June, for that matter. The Clippers’ Blake Griffin is one of those rare players who will make the All-Star Game right out of the box. He’s got the whole package _ the game (20 ppg on 51 percent shooting, 11.7 rpg,) , the off-the-charts athleticism that leads to some of the most eye-popping dunks in all of basketball, and a winning personality. Now if we can just find him a legitimate franchise to play for … Glad to See You Back It seemed as if Richard Jefferson went through the motions last season, his first with the Spurs. But in giving <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> 14.6 ppg on 49 percent shooting, and 43 percent on 3-pointers, he has been one of the reasons the Spurs have jetted to the top of the West. Most Regressed Player Since heading to the bench on Nov. 20, Memphis’ O.J. Mayo is averaging only nine points per game and hasn’t exactly embraced his role as a reserve for Lionel Hollins. That’s less than half of what he averaged two years ago as a rookie and well down from his production last season (17.5 ppg). The Grizzlies were expected to challenge for the eighth playoff spot, but are in 10th place in the West and five games under .500.
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