does Derek Carr rank on your MVP ballot?Matt Bowen, NFL writer:?At this point of the season, Id put Carr right behind Matt Ryan. The Raiders are off to a 6-2 start, and Carr has already tossed 17

For North Carolina coach Roy Williams, establishing a physical tone is something he wants to see from his team during four games in Hawaii.That has started to happen during the fifth-ranked Tar Heels first three games, though too sporadically for the coach.I always look at how many points they got on offensive rebounds, Williams said, referring to opponents. Weve still got to do a better job on the backboards.North Carolina (3-0) meets Hawaii (2-1) on Friday night at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu before three games next week in the Maui Invitational.You could say physical, but just overall a little bit more aggressive, swingman Justin Jackson said in describing the emphasis on rebounding.The Tar Heels have used various combinations in the first three games, something that should pay off across the season.Its just a work in progress and I think that Coach does it for a reason, forward Kennedy Meeks said.North Carolina and Hawaii are facing off for the first time since the mid-1990s. North Carolina has won all four previous meetings. The Rainbow Warriors are 2-18 all-time against teams ranked in the top 5.Hawaii has been in a pair of one-point results and a six-point decision during the first week of the season.Im really proud of our guys, theyve been thrown in the fire at even a higher magnitude because these were all close games, said second-year coach Eran Ganot, according to a Warrior Insider report. Im proud of the poise they showed in all three, even the first night when we lost. Our job is to get good shots at the end, and we did.Hawaii is led by UCLA transfer Noah Allen, a 6-foot-7 senior who averages 16.3 points per game.Ganot said the wear and tear of the opening stretch is something worth monitoring already.We got to go back to work, but right now, first we got to rest them (the players), he said. It always starts with us getting healed up, and refreshed. ... And then, obviously well be looking at North Carolina.North Carolina likely will play without forward Luke Maye on this trip because of a sprained ankle.The Tar Heels also wont have assistant coach Steve Robinson, whos staying behind because of a blood clot in his right leg.He has been advised to avoid travel. The former Florida State head coach also missed last weeks opener at Tulane.Robinson is in his 14th season on Williams North Carolina staff.Its uncomfortable for me, Williams said of Robinsons absence.While he was on the bench for two recent home games, Robinsons status for future road games is undetermined.I hate it because were not going to a place where theres 24 feet of snow and wind, Williams said of this trip. Its a nice place to go and weve had some good moments in the Maui tournament. We won a couple of them. But Ill miss him from a personal viewpoint, but he has got to take care of his body.When Robinson isnt with the team, director of basketball operations Brad Frederick has been cleared to serve as an assistant coach.Fridays game caps a tripleheader at the arena, with Rainbow Classic games preceding it.Discount Air Max 90 NZ Shoes . 1 position. The Mustangs (6-0), who beat Queens 50-31 last weekend, earned 17 first-place votes and 287 points in voting by the Football Reporters of Canada. Western was last ranked first in the country in October 2011. Air Max 90 NZ Store .C. -- Rodney Hood connected from all over the court while freshman Jabari Parker was busy swatting shots and scoring in transition. http://www.discountairmax90nz.com/ . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. Cheap Air Max 90 NZ Outlet . Kyle Denbrook, a soccer player from Saint Marys University, took the CIS male athlete of the week honour. Stanley, a fourth-year business administration student from Charlottetown, scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Dalhousie on Friday and tallied again in a 1-0 win over Saint Marys on Sunday. Clearance Air Max 90 NZ . Hamelin, who triumphed in the 500 on Saturday, edged out Victor An of Russia by 0.021 seconds to maintain his lead in the World Cup standings. Russias Vladimir Grigorev was third. In the relay, Canada took control six laps from the finish line to beat Russia and the Netherlands.Our panel of NFL Insiders weigh in on where?Derek Carr?should rank in?MVP consideration. Plus: Who is the most valuable?non-quarterback in the league, and which offseason?addition has proved most important for a contender?Where does Derek Carr rank on your MVP ballot?Matt Bowen, NFL writer:?At this point of the season, Id put Carr right behind Matt Ryan. The Raiders are off to a 6-2 start, and Carr has already tossed 17 touchdowns with only three interceptions. Plus, hes showing up in critical game situations -- thats why the Raiders are a legit contender in the AFC West. However, lets not forget about Tom Brady. After returning from his suspension, Brady is 4-0 with 12 touchdown passes and a league-high 92.9 total QBR, and he has yet to throw a pick. I know its only four games, but if Bradyy continues to play at this level, he has to be in the mix at the end of the year.ddddddddddddDan Graziano, national NFL insider:?Top five is as far as I can go right now, as its a free-for-all among several candidates. Ezekiel Elliott is my front-runner right now. Id also give strong consideration to Ryan, Sam Bradford and, of course, Brady -- though the fact that Brady has played only four games would hurt his case, even if you assume that wasnt his fault. Carr and the Raiders are a fascinating team. They feel like an out-of-control train car thats somehow making all the stops. I have no idea whether what theyre doing is sustainable, but it sure is fun to watch. ' ' '