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General Norman Schwarzkopf dies aged 78

Norman Schwarzkopf, the US general who led 1991 Operation Desert Storm, which liberated Kuwait from Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, has died at the age of 78.

Gen Schwarzkopf, an American hero known popularly as "Stormin Norman," died at his home in Tampa. The cause of death was not known.

In 1991, when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait to punish it for allegedly stealing Iraqi oil reserves, he commanded Operation Desert Storm, the coalition of some 30 countries organised by then-President George HW Bush that succeeded in driving the Iraqis out.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9768779/General-Norman-Schwarzkopf-dies-aged-78.html

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Texas Football: Why David Ash Should Start over Case McCoy in the Alamo Bowl

It is deja vu all over again with the No. 23 Texas Longhorns as they gear up for their December 29 matchup with the No. 13 Oregon State Beavers in the Alamo Bowl. For the second year in a row, the 'Horns still do not have a starting quarterback, but the ultimate decision should be to go with David Ash for the second bowl game in a row.

First off, the quarterback situation is way overblown heading into this game. Neither the sophomore Ash nor the junior Case McCoy is capable of single-handedly leading this team to victory. Especially not with the way this defense has been playing and with the already-struggling offensive line losing its only all-conference player for the rest of the season.

Regardless, Texas still needs to name a starter for the game that it believes will give this team the best chance to win. Not go with both and figure it out over the course of the game, but one that the coaches at least believe can play the entire game.

Based on his superior arm strength, his ability to run and the care with which he handles the ball, David Ash should be the starter against Oregon State. Here's why.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1435942-texas-football-why-david-ash-should-start-over-case-mccoy-in-the-alamo-bowl