ATHENS, Ga. -- After a 20 minute weather delay, Georgia soccer opened the 2016 campaign with a 2-2 tie against Oklahoma State in double overtime Friday night at the Turner Soccer Complex.The Bulldogs (0-0-1) are 14-3-5 all-time in season openers.One of the things we wanted to do, especially with the weather conditions, was get off to a good start, Georgia head coach Billy Lesesne said. We did a really nice job of getting that first goal and getting on the board. It was a hard fought battle by both teams.Georgia was first on the board after a header from Lauren Tanner was blocked, setting Mariel Gutierrez up for the goal in the ninth minute of play.Georgia and Oklahoma State shared the pitch through much of the first half, each team getting off a total of nine shots. Oklahoma State got one through Georgias defense at the 30 minute mark to tie the game.A Georgia corner kick was blocked and a followed up shot saved by multiple Cowgirls as time ran out in the first half.The second half started as the rain picked back up. Oklahoma State took the lead in the 63rd minute with a header that rebounded off the crossbar.Georgia answered with ten minutes left in the game. A cross from Tanner set freshman Katie MacGinnitie up for the equalizer.The score was 2-2 at the end of regulation.The Bulldogs and Cowgirls showed equal effort throughout the two overtime periods. Oklahoma State had three shots to Georgias two, and a save by each goalkeeper. After the 20 extra minutes of play, the game ended in a 2-2 tie.I think the thing I am most proud of when it comes to this team is just being a team, senior forward Marion Crowder said. We have worked in preseason on being a team and being unified. I thought that tonight from the bench players, to the players that played 90 minutes, to the coaching staff, and even to the fans we were all connected. Thats a huge step in the right direction for us.Georgia will travel to Clemson on Sunday to face the Tigers at 7 p.m. Air Force 1 Mid Nere . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Nike Sf Air Force 1 Mid Nere . - After leading the Saints to a fourth playoff appearance in five seasons, Drew Brees expressed confidence in the direction of his team and, perhaps more importantly, showed a willingness to listen to contract proposals if the team needs his help getting under the NFLs salary cap. http://www.airforce1outletitalia.it/scontate-air-force-1-alte-bianche.html . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. Air Force 1 Sp Outlet . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. Air Force 1 Uomo Saldi . -- James Young couldnt wait to apply those tweaks to his jump shot, and the first one he made against UT Arlington told him it could be a good night. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen this week did his best to pump up a deflated Wallabies outfit.When announcing his Rugby Championship squad, Hansen emphasised how the Wallabies would have a considerably longer time than New Zealand to prepare for the first Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney on August 20.As four of the five Australian provinces were involved in early exits from the Super Rugby tournament, Hansen said they had four weeks to get ready to play a Test, compared to the All Blacks having just one week by the time we get everyone there.So thats an advantage. Theyve also brought some quality men back from overseas, and a quality coach coming in from New Zealand- Mick Byrne- and he will enhance them as well.There has been a lot of talk about how Australian and South African teams havent been going that good in the Super Rugby. I think it is farcical to think they wont turn up and create a tremendous competition in this Rugby Championship, Hansen said.Coaches love praising their opponents, as it gives them excuses when they lose. They also dont want any of their triumphs cheapened, especially if it is perceived that their rivals are second rate.Still what Hansen uttered were encouraging sentiments, even if nowhere near enough to convince understandably wary Australian rugby fans that the long running period of Bledisloe Cup doom and gloom is suddenly about to end.What brought it all back into perspective was the squad Hansen selected. It wasnt just who was in that emphasised the gap between the All Blacks and the Wallabies remains substantial, but as much who was left out.While Wallabies coach Michael Cheika the previous week named a 36-man train-on squad that included several who were there more on reputation than form, there was absolutely no slack in Hansens contingent. Here was a squad that boasted excellent options and poise in every position.It will also be match hardened, revolving around those who have either been playing semifinal or finals football, which is often a better option than a squad confined to a training paddock for weeks on end.Then there were those who missed the cut. Damian McKenzie, the effervescent Chiefs fullback, was one of the standout players of the Super Rugby tournament. He has for months provided compelling entertainment. You were drawn to that smile which is part of his unusual goal-kicking routine. You were constantly enthused that despite his relatively small frame he fearlessly tried anything and everything in attack, and usually succeeded. His unorthodox approach was a competition highlight.McKenzie is a flourishing talent, but he didnt make the All Blacks cut. Neither did Chiefs centre Seta Tamanivalu, Crusaders flanker Matt Todd and Blues utility forward Steve Luatua- all of whom would cruise into countless other international teams.Depth in numbers and talent has always been the All Blacks strength. Australian rugby has instead constantly had to make do with limited resources.ddddddddddddNonetheless all is not lost for the Wallabies. At least Cheika has been able to bring in the artillery- beckoning back from overseas four important players- Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau, Will Genia and Drew Mitchell. Ashley-Cooper, Giteau and Genia should cruise straight back into the Test line-up for the first All Blacks encounter, providing much required experience- something clearly missing during the three-Test England whitewash of Australia.Cheika is also using the extended time with his squad wisely, even this week opting for a cross codes opposed training session against the Sydney Roosters NRL side. The short hybrid game had the desired effect- something new revitalised his playing group.And Hansen has a point about his old mate- Mick Byrne. The Australian Rugby Union hasnt excelled itself with great appointments in recent times, but the recruitment of Byrne as their skills coach can only be applauded.Byrne spent a decade deep within the All Blacks environment, and was repeatedly praised for his involvement in keeping the worlds premier rugby team well ahead of their rivals.Australian rugby, which has often struggled due to skill deficiencies at all levels of the game, have for a long time needed someone of the calibre of Byrne to get it back on track.Although Hansen argues that Byrne will not pass on All Blacks secrets to the Wallabies, its doubtful the latest ARU employee will opt for the cone of silence when in the Australian dressing room before any Bledisloe Cup match. Important intelligence is bound to be passed on.In the next week, the Wallabies could also gain inspiration from a once unlikely source- womens rugby.For a long period, the ARU neglected womens rugby. But in recent years, it has been an ARU priority, and with it Australia has developed an exceptional national womens sevens team, now ranked No.1 in the world.Luring players from various sports, including basketball, touch football, hockey and athletics, the Australian team, renowned for its pace and verve, is favoured to win Olympic gold, ahead of New Zealand.If that is achieved, it will provide Australian rugby with its best feel good story in many months, as well as being a morale boost at a time when the local game is going through a serious slump. The Wallabies are bound to use any Rio success, particularly over their trans-Tasman rivals, as a motivational spur.Longer Test preparation, prime overseas players returning, cross code training sessions, Mick Byrne and anticipated womens rugby success... none of these suddenly transform the Wallabies into Bledisloe Cup favourites. Far from it.But it will at least remind them that there is always an abundance of good reasons to turn up. ' ' '