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General Category => Halas Hall Football Forum => Topic started by: Reacher on October 23, 2021, 04:48:51 PM
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Has a great chance to put last week’s comments behind him by expressing some remorse for his comments. Hope he puts the cherry on top of the sundae and does so.
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Has a great chance to put last week’s comments behind him by expressing some remorse for his comments. Hope he puts the cherry on top of the sundae and does so.
We know, then it would be how you were AOTC.
Will you just stfu.
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Has a great chance to put last week’s comments behind him by expressing some remorse for his comments. Hope he puts the cherry on top of the sundae and does so.
And you wonder why everybody piles on to these stupid fucking takes. Cool thing to talk about after today’s win!
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https://www.thesportsbank.net/illinois-illini/bielema-motivated-illini/
Bret Bielema Apparently Really Motivated His Illini This Week
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If only he were able to it without comparing his players to a low-quality racehorse in front of the media.
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If only he were able to it without comparing his players to a low-quality racehorse in front of the media.
Your Windmill Hunt might seem more worthwhile if you could point to a single person NotNotNamedTempo who interpreted the remarks as did you.
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Your Windmill Hunt might seem more worthwhile if you could point to a single person NotNotNamedTempo who interpreted the remarks as did you.
You mean the shills and bumpkins here didn’t agree with me? Shocking.
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Here’s a FoxSports guy followed by 66k people (some very well known ones too). I mean sure, Custard disagrees, but not everyone can shill to the level Custard does.
https://twitter.com/georgewrighster/status/1450482114734944260?s=21
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Why is it a topic of discussion on BTN if it’s not controversial?
https://twitter.com/brianharrff/status/1451657510704779278?s=21
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I’m guessing you know who this guy is.
https://twitter.com/mattmcclain3/status/1450235048674877443?s=21
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Even the Uber conservative Daily Caller thinks he was cowardly to call out his team, and absolve himself.
https://twitter.com/dailycaller/status/1450475289201500172?s=21
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Also saw a few tweets from former Illini and NFL guys who thought it was very poor etiquette.
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But hey, we agree with Custard! Amirite? Let’s Mike Leach this bitch up!
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I’d be willing to bet Custard was one of the last people to jump off the defense of Tim Beckman train.
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I specifically remember arguing with a handful of people over Mike Thomas/Beckman (after Beckman got into hot water/toward the end of their era). And I’d bet my posting privileges that Custard was one of them.
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Why is it a topic of discussion on BTN if it’s not controversial?
https://twitter.com/brianharrff/status/1451657510704779278?s=21
PSU alum mouths off pre-game. Gets 2 ❤❤.
Wayne ??
Rated HARR
@BrianHarrFF
#WeAre #HereWeGo #GoSpursGo #MiaSanMia #LUFC #LetsGoPens | Counselor | Outdoorsman | PSU Alum
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PSU alum mouths off pre-game. Gets 2 ❤❤.
Wayne ??
Rated HARR
@BrianHarrFF
#WeAre #HereWeGo #GoSpursGo #MiaSanMia #LUFC #LetsGoPens | Counselor | Outdoorsman | PSU Alum
Focus on the picture, moron.
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Focus on the picture, moron.
Did you give him a ❤ ?
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Did you give him a ❤ ?
No, but I could. Would you like me to? Again, the Twitter(er) wasn’t the point. It’s that Bielema was being talked about on BTN over his comments. But of course, that flies over your head. Just make sure you have enough rocks for the next hunt. That’s your job here.
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No, but I could. Would you like me to? Again, the Twitter(er) wasn’t the point. It’s that Bielema was being talked about on BTN over his comments. But of course, that flies over your head. Just make sure you have enough rocks for the next hunt. That’s your job here.
He's listed as a counselor also. Grab your blankie and give him a call if you want. Idgaf.
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He's listed as a counselor also. Grab your blankie and give him a call if you want. Idgaf.
Just don’t get trampled by any woolly mammoths on the next hunt. We need you.
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Just don’t get trampled by any woolly mammoths on the next hunt. We need you.
My latest hunt ......
Was his tweet of less than half of the Bielema interview what started the click bait non-story ?
Maybe he can use his ' I would have asked about it, but I was busy' excuse again.
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My latest hunt ......
Was his tweet of less than half of the Bielema interview what started the click bait non-story ?
Maybe he can use his ' I would have asked about it, but I was busy' excuse again.
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I expect that from WCIA. They are a terrible terrible news station.
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I only ask two things:
1) try to be coherent
2) have a point
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I only ask two things:
1) try to be coherent
2) have a point
Try to follow.....
Your west coast guy, Wrighster, points to Bret Beherns short clip of the Bielema interview. People get bent out of shape over a clip from less than half of the interview. That's how social media works. It spreads.
Wow ! I think I'll retweet this. Wow ! Did you see this ?
Franklin's Wiki page gets altered. Beherns jumps in. Wow ! I'll tweet this.
If It's wrong, just pretend it was never tweeted. Or, delete it as if it never happened.
And now ? Beherns has nothing but good things to say about the game. Funny that.
There's a reason coaches tell the players to stay off social media.
I was not in the Zoom today, had a previously scheduled speech to a community group at the same time. Had I been there, I would have followed up with Bielema on his comments
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Bielema compared his players to a low-quality horse. How can that be “out of context?” He basically said it’s the horse, not the jockey. There’s no “he was taken out of context” defense.
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No, but I could. Would you like me to? Again, the Twitter(er) wasn’t the point. It’s that Bielema was being talked about on BTN over his comments. But of course, that flies over your head. Just make sure you have enough rocks for the next hunt. That’s your job here.
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Why is it a topic of discussion on BTN if it’s not controversial?
https://twitter.com/brianharrff/status/1451657510704779278?s=21
maybe to try and distract form the fact that big ten football is trash? lol
I wouldn't call it a discussion that was what one tweet out of hundreds over the weekend?
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Again, why are you idiots focused on Twitter instead of the words that came out of Bielema’s mouth? He compared himself to a jockey on a bad horse. If you deny this, you are a Bielema shill.
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I have no idea why. 🤣🤣
How long did it take for Wayne to read the Ecnerwal23 tweet, to Wayne being the first retweet on Ecnerwal, to you posting here ?
I assume you watched the 7-8 minutes in the presser discussing roster construction and the impact of the transfer portal and the qb room is completely different than when Williams and Spann were in it etc.
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Herb Lawrence and Bernstein are Tempo's influencers?
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Again, why are you idiots focused on Twitter instead of the words that came out of Bielema’s mouth? He compared himself to a jockey on a bad horse. If you deny this, you are a Bielema shill.
did you watch the entire interview or did you just watch that 1 minute clip found on twitter?
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did you watch the entire interview or did you just watch that 1 minute clip found on twitter?
You know the answer to this already.
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Pretty sure he hasn’t seen the whole interview:
https://youtu.be/f30NzaxZfyQ
Or listened to Bielema’s subsequent interview from Thursday:
https://youtu.be/qGOup6h8kDU
Or seen Bielema’s clarification:
https://youtu.be/lF12mYQj38w
Or read Robert’s piece:
https://illiniboard.com/story/2021/10/19/floor-plans
Or heard the announcers explain how his comments were taken out of context on two separate occasions during the Penn State game.
He’s made up his mind and that’s that.
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“Wayne tweeted! OMG! No credibility!”
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Pretty sure he hasn’t seen the whole interview:
https://youtu.be/f30NzaxZfyQ
Or listened to Bielema’s subsequent interview from Thursday:
https://youtu.be/qGOup6h8kDU
Or seen Bielema’s clarification:
https://youtu.be/lF12mYQj38w
Or read Robert’s piece:
https://illiniboard.com/story/2021/10/19/floor-plans
Or heard the announcers explain how his comments were taken out of context on two separate occasions during the Penn State game.
He’s made up his mind and that’s that.
Pretty sure I heard him compare himself to a jockey trying to win the Kentucky Derby on a low-quality horse. I don’t need to hear more.
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Pretty sure I heard him compare himself to a jockey trying to win the Kentucky Derby on a low-quality horse. I don’t need to hear more.
Well, that is Bernstein-esque!
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He doesn’t actually compare himself to a jockey trying to win the Kentucky Derby on a low quality horse.
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He doesn’t actually compare himself to a jockey trying to win the Kentucky Derby on a low quality horse.
Oh, that’s interesting.
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Here’s the exact quote. If you don’t think that’s what he was saying you’re a fucking clown,
and a shill:
“I just know this, as a head coach you’re only as good as your roster,” Bielema told reporters. “I kind of learned that the first time I went to the Kentucky Derby, right? Nobody was betting on the jockeys. Everybody was betting on the horses, so to win the derby you gotta have the right horse, and I think our players are gonna be a reflection of what our program stands for.”
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His video was viewed 600k times but “only a few people” noticed. Lmao
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I’d say only about 10 of those people had the same reaction as you once they viewed the whole thing.
And who fucking cares. Nobody that matters gives two shits as evident by the players sticking up for him and playing their asses off. Administration is ok apparently with it as well.
Do his words really hurt you that badly?! Tempo’s reaction is a microcosm of the pussification of society today.
Does Dave Chapelle upset you too?
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If you’d watch the entire thing you’d know they are talking about the future and his vision for roster construction, and not about why this year’s team has been losing.
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If you’d watch the entire thing you’d know they are talking about the future and his vision for roster construction, and not about why this year’s team has been losing.
Exactly.
He's had a week since starting his thread to watch the 36 minute presser. The first 11 minutes is all that's needed tho.
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I’d say only about 10 of those people had the same reaction as you once they viewed the whole thing.
And who fucking cares. Nobody that matters gives two shits as evident by the players sticking up for him and playing their asses off. Administration is ok apparently with it as well.
Do his words really hurt you that badly?! Tempo’s reaction is a microcosm of the pussification of society today.
Does Dave Chapelle upset you too?
10 out of 600,000. Ok. You have zero credibility.
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No, I love Chappelle. Ask ThePAMan his thoughts on Chappelle.
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If you’d watch the entire thing you’d know they are talking about the future and his vision for roster construction, and not about why this year’s team has been losing.
If you understand nuance and reading between the lines you’d know what he was saying. If you’re a clown or a shill, you might not understand it. A head coach should never have to use practice time the next day to “clarify” how he made them look bad to the press.
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He said you need talent to win, ok fine. But he ALSO said he had players on his roster that weren’t helping them, and apparently took the time to talk about how his predecessor did a poor job of stocking the cupboard. What other logical conclusion could you make other than he was pretty much dogging on his current roster?
How much of a shill do you have to be to come to a different conclusion?
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No, I love Chappelle. Ask ThePAMan his thoughts on Chappelle.
Haven't seen the latest special. Again, it is not me who has taken the stand that certain coaches lack character based on their past conduct but do not apply the same standards to certain sports radio guys you agree with. Again, you seek to obfuscate the point because you have no defense.
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I approve your decision to address Tempo in sentences beginning with "again."
He'll better be able to follow your thinking.
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Haven't seen the latest special. Again, it is not me who has taken the stand that certain coaches lack character based on their past conduct but do not apply the same standards to certain sports radio guys you agree with. Again, you seek to obfuscate the point because you have no defense.
Again, as far as I know Bernstein hasn’t been accused of abuse, or locked a concussed kid in a dark shed. He did type the word “boobs” once, though.
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He doesn’t actually compare himself to a jockey trying to win the Kentucky Derby on a low quality horse.
It’s called an inference. And it isn’t hard to connect from dot A to dot B.
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Especially with the benefit of an active imagination, amirite?
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Especially with the benefit of an active imagination, amirite?
Or, one could just be a drone and continue to shield Illini coaches from valid criticism. It’s a time honored tradition ‘round these parts.
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Again, as far as I know Bernstein hasn’t been accused of abuse, or locked a concussed kid in a dark shed. He did type the word “boobs” once, though.
True, we do not know what he has done to his kid if he let up a weak goal as a goalie. I do not believe it was the only time he employed misogynistic rhetoric though. And he did have a running bit with a character named "Count Fagula." But he has sports takes you agree with!
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Or, one could just be a drone and continue to shield Illini coaches from valid criticism. It’s a time honored tradition ‘round these parts.
I think there have been quite a few here who have not been enamored with some of his in game decisions and even said so, but ok....
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I think there have been quite a few here who have not been enamored with some of his in game decisions and even said so, but ok....
Ooooooh, naughty boys!
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Ooooooh, naughty boys!
Well, he has not been shielded from valid criticism.
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He said you need talent to win, ok fine. But he ALSO said he had players on his roster that weren’t helping them, and apparently took the time to talk about how his predecessor did a poor job of stocking the cupboard. What other logical conclusion could you make other than he was pretty much dogging on his current roster?
How much of a shill do you have to be to come to a different conclusion?
JFC you just keep showing your ass over and over again because you won’t even bother to watch anything other than the little clip which is the very definition of something being taken out of context.
His comment about the O Line two deep not helping the team is solely because there are very few even left on the roster.
You’re right about one thing though:
Any shots fired were 100% fired at his predecessor.
From Roughy:
“In 2017, there were four freshmen on the offensive line: Vederian Lowe, Alex Palczewski, Doug Kramer, and Larry Boyd. Boyd was then dismissed from the team and another recruit from the 2017 class, Kendrick Green, became a starter on the line. Those four guys (Green, Lowe, Palcho, and Kramer) have been the anchors of every line since (all but this season, of course, with Green having declared for the draft last spring).
So to anyone who follows this program closely, that has been the offensive line talking point for years. It's the same guys on the OL year after year, so what's the succession plan? Fast forward to this summer with all of the OL recruits in the 2020 class (Griffin, Sparks, Tyler, and Jones) transferring out and Jordyn Slaughter breaking his ankle and we get to the point that Bielema made in the press conference today (in the other answer where he referenced Julian Pearl).
On the offensive line, it's five seniors (Lowe, Kramer, and Palcho plus one-year grad transfers Jack Badovinac and Blake Jeresaty), another guy from the 2017 class who redshirted so he's technically a junior (Alex Pihlstrom), and then Julian Pearl. From 2018 through today, the only guy to move up through the OL program and onto the field has been Julian Pearl.”
https://illiniboard.com/story/2021/10/19/floor-plans
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Or, one could just be a drone and continue to shield Illini coaches from valid criticism. It’s a time honored tradition ‘round these parts.
Um do you know where the hell you are right now?
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Again, is he drunk again?
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JFC you just keep showing your ass over and over again because you won’t even bother to watch anything other than the little clip which is the very definition of something being taken out of context.
His comment about the O Line two deep not helping the team is solely because there are very few even left on the roster.
You’re right about one thing though:
Any shots fired were 100% fired at his predecessor.
From Roughy:
“In 2017, there were four freshmen on the offensive line: Vederian Lowe, Alex Palczewski, Doug Kramer, and Larry Boyd. Boyd was then dismissed from the team and another recruit from the 2017 class, Kendrick Green, became a starter on the line. Those four guys (Green, Lowe, Palcho, and Kramer) have been the anchors of every line since (all but this season, of course, with Green having declared for the draft last spring).
So to anyone who follows this program closely, that has been the offensive line talking point for years. It's the same guys on the OL year after year, so what's the succession plan? Fast forward to this summer with all of the OL recruits in the 2020 class (Griffin, Sparks, Tyler, and Jones) transferring out and Jordyn Slaughter breaking his ankle and we get to the point that Bielema made in the press conference today (in the other answer where he referenced Julian Pearl).
On the offensive line, it's five seniors (Lowe, Kramer, and Palcho plus one-year grad transfers Jack Badovinac and Blake Jeresaty), another guy from the 2017 class who redshirted so he's technically a junior (Alex Pihlstrom), and then Julian Pearl. From 2018 through today, the only guy to move up through the OL program and onto the field has been Julian Pearl.”
https://illiniboard.com/story/2021/10/19/floor-plans
You “showed your ass” when you offered up Leach, Kelly, and Singletary as “examples.” The best one of the bunch oversaw a practice in which a student died largely because of his negligence, then he refused to take any responsibility for it.
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But the real development here is that you’re no longer showing your “girlfriend’s” ass since you scrubbed that thread. Kudos on your personal development.
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Again, is he drunk again?
“Again,” you’re rarely funny. Or clever. Or insightful. If you didn’t have access to the basketball team you’d be worthless here. I would argue you’re worthless, anyway.
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Once again, I wonder if there's some virus going around that causes people to lose their sense of humor.
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Once again, I wonder if there's some virus going around that causes people to lose their sense of humor.
Being funny helps alleviate that.
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Um do you know where the hell you are right now?
The irony can't be seen through the trees in the forest.
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Bruce Weber doesn’t count
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Ok Herb.
Game starts, and it turns to "us" and "we".
Herb Lawrence
@Ecnerwal23
This is not gonna end favorably for us, will it?
Herb Lawrence
@Ecnerwal23
We are a poor man’s Iowa
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Were those in reference to the Illini game at PSU?
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Once again, I wonder if there's some virus going around that causes people to lose their sense of humor.
its called wokeness
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its called wokeness
Maybe schizophrenia....
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Were those in reference to the Illini game at PSU?
Yep. Asshat jumped back on the bandwagon. Maybe he got a talking to.
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its called wokeness
Standing ovation
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Some people prefer the dark ages
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https://twitter.com/illinifootball/status/1460012334743801862?s=21
Well deserved for Walters.
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https://twitter.com/illinifootball/status/1460012334743801862?s=21
Well deserved for Walters.
And this too.
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Good stuff. 4 year starter for the Buffs with some Big 12 honors. Local kid who's done well. Hope we can hold on to him.
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Reportedly has The COVID. Maybe he can give it to Underachiever.
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Spreading it to the Campustown cyclists is probably too much to hope for doh, amirite?
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Spreading it to the Campustown cyclists is probably too much to hope for doh, amirite?
If you are a college student or up to 15 years old, no problem with cycling (other than the need to comply with the Rules of the Road). Dumbass hippies and assorted wannabes? Buy a motorized vehicle and help stimulate the economy and good jobs.
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If you are a college student or up to 15 years old, no problem with cycling (other than the need to comply with the Rules of the Road). Dumbass hippies and assorted wannabes? Buy a motorized vehicle and help stimulate the economy and good jobs.
Or get an electric bike.
Save money (gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), shed extra pounds, avoid traffic congestion, reduce your carbon footprint and you don’t need a stinking driver’s license from the people's commissariat of motor vehicles.
https://archive.curbed.com/2020/2/20/21144019/transit-cycling-electric-bike-car-free
#cars-r-coffins
#goingnowherefast
#stuckintraffic
#slavetoBIGOIL
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I laughed at #cars-r-coffins
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I don't know why the bicycle community hates good union jobs and America.
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I don't know why the bicycle community hates good union jobs and America.
I think you drive a Toyota Prius. Right?
If so, why do Prius owners hate the UAW and America?
https://uaw.org/solidarity_magazine/buy-union-2021-uaw-built-vehicles-list/amp/
https://toyotatogether.org/no-union-no-rights/
https://motorandwheels.com/where-is-toyota-prius-made/
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Reportedly has The COVID. Maybe he can give it to Underachiever.
Just great. Was he vaccinated? Are the players safe?
Who runs the team Saturday against the dirty 4 letter word?
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I think you drive a Toyota Prius. Right?
If so, why do Prius owners hate the UAW and America?
https://uaw.org/solidarity_magazine/buy-union-2021-uaw-built-vehicles-list/amp/
https://toyotatogether.org/no-union-no-rights/
https://motorandwheels.com/where-is-toyota-prius-made/
They can vote for a union if they want to? Right? And I like the environment and hate oil companies.
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They can vote for a union if they want to? Right? And I like the environment and hate oil companies.
How Foreign-Owned Manufacturing Impacts American Unions
https://www.uniontrack.com/blog/foreign-manufacturing
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I have two relatives and know quite a few other folks that work for Toyota. They do quite well for themselves and have great benefits and perks.
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How Foreign-Owned Manufacturing Impacts American Unions
https://www.uniontrack.com/blog/foreign-manufacturing
How well are the bicycle factories doing though?
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How well are the bicycle factories doing though?
There are over 200 bicycle manufacturers in the U.S.
My bike was made in Houston, TX. It was converted into an e-bike at a bike shop in Springfield, IL.
God bless America.
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I have two relatives and know quite a few other folks that work for Toyota. They do quite well for themselves and have great benefits and perks.
I would expect the pay and benefits to be pretty good at an auto manufacturing plant. More power to your relatives and friends. I hope they've sent a thank you note to the taxpayers in your state.
BIG AUTO knows how easy it is to work the system.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-toyota-mazda-jobs-factbox/factbox-u-s-states-woo-automakers-with-17-billion-in-subsidies-since-1976-idUSKBN1AK2BI
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There are over 200 bicycle manufacturers in the U.S.
My bike was made in Houston, TX. It was converted into an e-bike at a bike shop in Springfield, IL.
God bless America.
LOL
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So much for the Bielema not having the respect of his players. That was a pretty cool moment letting those two be out there. High praise for him from his players.
https://twitter.com/illinoisloyalty/status/1464743362121056262?s=21
https://twitter.com/mrwagner25/status/1464767955032580097?s=21
https://twitter.com/dat26kid/status/1464776268357021697?s=21
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1-2 non-conference didn't help, but you can't lose home games either if you want to go bowling.
LSU just scored with 20 seconds remaining. That should do it for us. Ogeron is 51-20, with a national championship, and looking for work. Go figure.
Next year's schedule looks a little tougher. We need to schedule for 3-0 non-conference for a few years.
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So much for the Bielema not having the respect of his players. That was a pretty cool moment letting those two be out there. High praise for him from his players.
https://twitter.com/illinoisloyalty/status/1464743362121056262?s=21
https://twitter.com/mrwagner25/status/1464767955032580097?s=21
https://twitter.com/dat26kid/status/1464776268357021697?s=21
So he's not trash?
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So he's not trash?
Depends on who ya ask. Some SJW’s think he is.
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Per sources, Tony Petersen is fired at Illinois… Rumors swirling around Nathan Sheelhaase as a possible replacement.
https://twitter.com/wcia3bret/status/1478532034121420806?s=21
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Per sources, Tony Petersen is fired at Illinois… sounds like Nathan Sheelhaase might be the replacement.
https://twitter.com/wcia3bret/status/1478532034121420806?s=21
I guess I can change my sig now. 🤣
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I guess I can change my sig now. 🤣
😂
Big balls by BB to know he’s not the answer and fix it quickly!
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Devito is ranked ballyard with Bo Nix and Jack Plummer.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-50-college-football-players-in-the-transfer-portal/
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https://www.news-gazette.com › sports
Barry Lunney Jr. | Sports | news-gazette.com
6 hours ago — Is Barry Lunney Jr., right, the next Illini offensive coordinator? Stay tuned, but early reports point that way
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Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.
Michigan football QB enters NCAA transfer portal
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Barry Lunney gets the job. Welcome aboard, coach.
I L L ......
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Barry Lunney gets the job. Welcome aboard, coach.
I L L ......
Nice
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Barrrrrrrrry
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6'5" 225lb te Grant Hidalgo from Stetson.
https://saturdaytradition.com/illinois-football/illinois-adds-transfer-te-out-of-fcs-program/amp/
From 247,
“I have been in the portal for about three weeks, but I think I have only had my film up for about two, and I have gotten a lot of traction so far. I emailed Virginia Tech, and that is how Coach Winslow got back to me. I have also been in talks with Vandy, Utah, Illinois, Maryland, and USF too. [USF] picked up after I went on an unofficial.”
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6'5" 225lb te Grant Hidalgo from Stetson.
https://saturdaytradition.com/illinois-football/illinois-adds-transfer-te-out-of-fcs-program/amp/
From 247,
“I have been in the portal for about three weeks, but I think I have only had my film up for about two, and I have gotten a lot of traction so far. I emailed Virginia Tech, and that is how Coach Winslow got back to me. I have also been in talks with Vandy, Utah, Illinois, Maryland, and USF too. [USF] picked up after I went on an unofficial.”
Think Illinois needs more and better linemen.
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Think Illinois needs more and better linemen.
On both sides of the ball. You win in the trenches.
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On both sides of the ball. You win in the trenches.
Yep. Let's focus on that instead of TE's!
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2022 schedule has been changed, moving some games to different weeks.
And instead of a game at PSU for the 3rd straight year, we start Big10 play at Indiana on week 2 after opening with Wyoming . 👍
https://fightingillini.com/news/2022/1/12/B1G-2022FB.aspx
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Yep. Let's focus on that instead of TE's!
It takes a village.
We're bringing in 4 tackles and a 250lb tight end and a DL.
247 on the te, "He can be a more traditional tight end but also has exceptional upside if he goes to tackle."
I think they have 5 linemen from last year also.
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It takes a village.
We're bringing in 4 tackles and a 250lb tight end and a DL.
247 on the te, "He can be a more traditional tight end but also has exceptional upside if he goes to tackle."
I think they have 5 linemen from last year also.
If he is a 250 lb TE he is going to have to bulk up quick to be an OL, isn't he? I have not studied OL size, but I'm thinking they have to be bigger than that. Maybe I'm wrong.
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If he is a 250 lb TE he is going to have to bulk up quick to be an OL, isn't he? I have not studied OL size, but I'm thinking they have to be bigger than that. Maybe I'm wrong.
Depending on his frame and their plans, they could probably get him to 280 in a year. Plenty of ol dont see much playing time until junior year. Tackles may be more like 300, but Tyler Linderbaum at xxxx is 6'3" 290lbs and may be a top 10 NFL pick. He was recruited as a 255lb 3 star.
You never know with 3 star HS kids, and it's not like we have 4 and 5 star kids knocking on our door.
And some end up being doctors, lawyers and astronauts.
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And some end up being doctors, lawyers and astronauts.
I would think the Illini need more who wind up being professional tackle football players.
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I would think the Illini need more who wind up being professional tackle football players.
I concur.
The Stetson guy is a preferred walk-on. Maybe he'll end up being the doctor, and save the scholly for a future 1st round pick.
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I concur.
The Stetson guy is a preferred walk-on. Maybe he'll end up being the doctor, and save the scholly for a future 1st round pick.
The Illini back up QB who kept throwing INTs in Bear Bryant's last game became a doctor.
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I would think the Illini need more who wind up being professional tackle football players.
"also plans official visits to Auburn (Jan. 18), Penn State (Jan. 21), Virginia Tech (Jan. 25) and Iowa (Jan. 28)."
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-Cornell-OL-transfer-Hunter-Nourzad-taking-official-visit-to-Illinois-180548497/Amp/
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https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-Takeaways-from-Illini-footballs-revised-2022-schedule-180458260/?fbclid=IwAR245Tc1xDl5BBw9hqZeTt_GrmmPKTgwd-6O-5Q7w9anbctXmfKOU0HdLnk
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From 247 ...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois defensive lineman Jamal Woods is returning for a sixth season in college, he announced on Saturday.
And Michael Marchese also.
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Palczewski coming back after getting a 6th year from our good buddies at the NCAA.
"Palczewski will enter the 2022 season with 52 career starts, more than any other active player in the nation. He started 36 career games at tackle and 16 games at guard to be tied with former teammate Vederian Lowe for the Illinois career record for starts."
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Palczewski coming back after getting a 6th year from our good buddies at the NCAA.
"Palczewski will enter the 2022 season with 52 career starts, more than any other active player in the nation. He started 36 career games at tackle and 16 games at guard to be tied with former teammate Vederian Lowe for the Illinois career record for starts."
They must have argued successfully that 2021 was a medical redshirt season since he only played in 3 games.