But the intensity of Alabama expectations has caused him to question himself this season, his first as the starter.
"I think we are people who work extremely hard -- the hours, the intensity of the expectations, all those things, make it a profession where you earn your money.
"On the other hand, a lot of the Welsh players have had two weeks together as well and we've trained them pretty hard, we've got them up to a level of intensity, expectation and game awareness and game understanding.
The EEW procedure of seismic intensity expectation consists of four steps (Hoshiba et al., 2008; JMA Seismological Volcanological Department, 2008; Kamigaichi et al., 2009).
If there was any thought of a timid Toronto losing their way in new playoff territory, Altidore's forceful play and self-confidence has given the lie to that, and at BMO Field in particular, the crowds too have created a sense of expectation and intensity that's damn near unprecedented since the club's first game in MLS back in April 2007.
For present seismic intensity expectation of the JMA EEW, the effect of soil non-linearity is not included.
These researchers also conclude that replacing ARV by empirically estimated site factors improves the accuracy of seismic intensity expectation.
As these station corrections are based on observed seismic data, they may improve the accuracy of seismic intensity expectation at the sites.
Having met quite a few of them, what struck me is the wide variety of backgrounds, ages, interests, expectations and intensity of commitment, from dedicated puzzlers to those who, like me, have another full-time occupation on top of the crossword work.
