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AKRON, Ohio -- In the dark, head-to-head, 11 shots clear of the pack, from rooftops and in every other conceivable way, Tiger Woods has dominated at Firestone Country Club. He just says it makes him feel comfortable. "Ive done it all different ways, thats the thing," Woods said Wednesday, the day before beginning his run at an eighth win at the Bridgestone Invitational. "Some years Ive striped it and have really played well, and other years Ive hit it all over the lot and had to be creative. Ive chipped and putted and holed out. Its been such a mixed bag." Woods, coming off a disappointing British Open and steeling for the PGA Championship next week at Oak Hill, headlines a bumper crop of world-class players who are entered. The 73-player field includes 49 of the top 50 players in the world ranking, including this years major champions (Adam Scott, Justin Rose, Phil Mickelson), last years winner (Keegan Bradley) and European stars Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood. Yet, Woods always seems to grab the spotlight. Thats what happens when a player has won more than $9.5 million in just 14 appearances at a single venue. Woods first win, in what was then called the NEC Invitational, came in 1999 when he shot a third-round 62 to win in his third appearance, holding off Mickelson by a shot. A year later, Woods triumphal march to an 11-shot victory on the final day was delayed by inclement weather, with his final putt finding the bottom of the cup in almost total darkness. The strobe lights of photographers made it look like a scene from an old movie. The year after that, Woods overcame Jim Furyk in an epic, seven-hole, sudden-death playoff for his third win in a row at Firestone. After finishing fourth, tying for fourth and tying for second the next three years, Woods strung together wins in his next four appearances. The win in 2006 is remembered for a wayward 9-iron shot that hit on the cart path near the ninth hole and bounced onto the roof of the clubhouse, the ball being pocketed by a kitchen helper. Woods won by eight shots in 2007 and then missed the tournament the following year as he recovered from knee surgery. Even that didnt halt his string as he returned in 2009 and took advantage of Padraig Harringtons triple-bogey 8 on the 70th hole to win by four strokes. "This is one of those courses where, for me over the years, I just have felt very comfortable," Woods said. "I think my record has been pretty good since Ive turned pro here." But, as there always seems to be with Woods since his personal meltdown, there are nagging questions. After streaking to 14 major championship victories, he has failed to win in his last 17 tries. The latest disappointment came at Muirfield two weeks ago when he seemed in perfect spot to win but faded to a closing 74 and watched rival Mickelson come out of nowhere to swoop in and grab the claret jug. "I had a chance to win and didnt get it done on Sunday," Woods said. Others are plotting to not only win the Bridgestone but use it as a springboard to the years final major a week later. Mickelson, returning to action after the dramatic win at Muirfield, is geared up to continue his hot play. He won the Scottish Open the week before the British. Why not make it four in a row by sweeping through the Bridgestone and PGA? "Playing the week before (a major) personally helps me play my best and get my best golf out," he said. Rose won the U.S. Open at Merion, then turned around and had his high hopes dashed when he missed the cut in his homelands national championship. After time off, hes rejuvenated and ready for golfs version of the stretch run. "You cant rest on your laurels," he said. "After the U.S. Open I had time constraints and would miss the odd practice session. Your game soon lets you know about that. The last couple of weeks Ive had the chance to get back to normal, get back to doing all the right things." A player trying to salvage what has been a winless calendar year is Rory McIlroy, still No. 3 in the world rankings behind Woods and Mickelson. But hes encouraged by looking back at where he was just about a year ago. "I was really searching last year for answers," he said. "Ive come to the conclusion that I just need to go out there and play. I was focusing too much on mechanics and technique, and I just needed to go out there and see the shots and play them. Obviously, that seemed to work well." It worked so well that McIlroy had a top 10 at the Bridgestone and then turned around and captured the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island. Bradley, who took advantage of Furyks double bogey on the 72nd hole to win last year, gets wired just coming to Firestone, an historic old layout that has hosted many memorable majors and regular tour events over the decades. "Because of the history of the golf course, you really can feel it," he said. "Its one of these courses where you can tell the tournament has got a little more of a buzz to it." This year, the buzz is especially loud. Guillermo Ochoa Jersey . The news was first reported on Gonzalezs Twitter account and confirmed by the Rockies. Gonzalez has a six-week window before position players have their first workout at spring training in Arizona. Raul Jimenez Jersey . Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks. http://www.mexiconationalshop.us/Orbelin-Pineda-Mexico-Jersey-Soccer/ . 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That would be the most carries by a rookie in team history and the sixth most overall. In 2014, DeMarco Murray had 392 carries. Emmitt Smith, the NFLs all-time leading rusher, had seasons with 377 (1995), 373 (1992), 368 (1994) and 365 carries (1991).I look back at Emmitt Smith. Everybody expressed, including ourselves, concern because Emmitt was carrying such a load, Jones said. And of course I think he carried the ball more than I think anyone has in their career in the NFL.dddddddddddd But Emmitt was solid. He was certainly productive.Elliott has had at least 20 carries in nine of the Cowboys 11 games but only two with more than 25 carries. He has five 100-yard games this season.In his final two seasons at Ohio State, Elliott had 273 carries for 1,878 yards in 15 games in 2014 and 289 carries for 1,821 yards in 13 games in 2015.I dont believe in the rookie wall, Elliott said last week before playing the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving. I think its more of a mental thing. I think if youre a mentally strong individual, then you know the rookie wall doesnt even sound right. If you take care of your body and youre strong mentally, then you should be fine. ' ' '