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General Category => Halas Hall Football Forum => Topic started by: illinismitty on December 04, 2022, 04:34:33 PM
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It's an 730 miles from my home to Tampa. Got at room from the Jan 1-3
Cesspool roll call - who is going?
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I don't understand the talk about our NFL prospects possibly sitting out the bowl game.
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I don't understand the talk about our NFL prospects possibly sitting out the bowl game.
It's a common practice these days, ya old fart.
I'm ok with scrapping the CFP and going back to the old bowl system. But I'm an old fart.
Unless, of course, you're talking about Ms State players. I'm ok with them sitting this one out. :D
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I get why they sit out, but I’m a custard fart. They can take out monstrous one game insurance policies, be nice if NIL and the school/conference would help with that.
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If we win
that gives us 9 wins
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If we win
that gives us 9 wins
No shit
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If we win
that gives us 9 wins
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Maybe JasnCub was the dude getting stoned with Tempo on vacation?
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😂 🤦🏻♂️
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If we lose
that gives us 5 losses
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If we win
that gives us 9 wins
You is good at math.
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If we lose
that gives us 5 losses
and no top 25
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Maybe JasnCub was the dude getting stoned with Tempo on vacation?
Hopefully he doesn’t have the shits like I do.
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If we win
that gives us 9 wins
Here's a guy who knows his numbers
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CBS guy ranks the 41 bowl games and slots us in at #10 .....
"10. Reliaquest Bowl: (22) Mississippi State vs. Illinois
Monday, Jan. 2, 12 p.m. -- While it's an SEC/Big Ten matchup, it's not a game featuring either conference's perennial powers. Still, both the Bulldogs and Illini had excellent seasons and present an interesting matchup for one another. Mississippi State is 8-4 and the poster child for a team with excellent résumé losses to LSU, Georgia and Alabama. It was a team that lost to the teams you'd expect but beat the ones a good team is supposed to beat and finished the year with a win over rival Ole Miss.
Illinois is one of the biggest surprises of 2022. The Illini are 8-4 and making their first bowl appearance since 2019. They got here behind one of the best defenses in the country, and that's where the matchup gets interesting. Mississippi State will run Mike Leach's Air Raid offense against an Illini defense that led the nation in defensive passing efficiency at 89.8 (Penn State was second at 104.0). Meanwhile, Illinois' offense is built on a physical rushing presence led by Doak Walker finalist Chase Brown but faces a Mississippi State team that ranked 47th in EPA per rush on defense. If styles make fights, this will be a fun fight."
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ranking-2022-college-football-bowl-games-41-1-rose-cure-alamo-sun-among-major-non-playoff-highlights/
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CBS guy ranks the 41 bowl games and slots us in at #10 .....
"10. Reliaquest Bowl: (22) Mississippi State vs. Illinois
Monday, Jan. 2, 12 p.m. -- While it's an SEC/Big Ten matchup, it's not a game featuring either conference's perennial powers. Still, both the Bulldogs and Illini had excellent seasons and present an interesting matchup for one another. Mississippi State is 8-4 and the poster child for a team with excellent résumé losses to LSU, Georgia and Alabama. It was a team that lost to the teams you'd expect but beat the ones a good team is supposed to beat and finished the year with a win over rival Ole Miss.
Illinois is one of the biggest surprises of 2022. The Illini are 8-4 and making their first bowl appearance since 2019. They got here behind one of the best defenses in the country, and that's where the matchup gets interesting. Mississippi State will run Mike Leach's Air Raid offense against an Illini defense that led the nation in defensive passing efficiency at 89.8 (Penn State was second at 104.0). Meanwhile, Illinois' offense is built on a physical rushing presence led by Doak Walker finalist Chase Brown but faces a Mississippi State team that ranked 47th in EPA per rush on defense. If styles make fights, this will be a fun fight."
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ranking-2022-college-football-bowl-games-41-1-rose-cure-alamo-sun-among-major-non-playoff-highlights/
Good to see you get your news from places other than The Twitter.
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Good to see you get your news from places other than The Twitter.
The Twitter is a news source, this is an opinion piece. :D
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The Twitter is a news source, this is an opinion piece. :D
You got me there. :D
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That's a matter of opinion.
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Mike Leach hospitalized and it does not sound good for him.
Sorry for Mike Leach, but this is giving me a This is Bear Bryant's Last Game So The Illini Are Fucked vibe.
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Mike Leach hospitalized and it does not sound good for him.
Sorry for Mike Leach, but this is giving me a This is Bear Bryant's Last Game So The Illini Are Fucked vibe.
May as well just put your cup on now.
Get well, Coach.
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Reported to be a massive heart attack.
The Clarion Ledger : Sources said the situation is dire, and MSU said Leach was in "critical condition" in a statement Monday.
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Maybe Chris Beard choked him out
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Always been a fan of Leach, wanted Illini to hire him when Zook was let go
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Always been a fan of Leach, wanted Illini to hire him when Zook was let go
Well you can’t get fired if you die first…
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Kinda thinking about going down for the game
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Can’t imagine Leach makes any sort of recovery. I’m no doctor, but I’m not sure you come back from 10-15 minutes with no oxygen.
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Can’t imagine Leach makes any sort of recovery. I’m no doctor, but I’m not sure you come back from 10-15 minutes with no oxygen.
RIP Mike Leach
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35242848/mississippi-state-coach-mike-leach-dies-hospitalization
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Can’t imagine Leach makes any sort of recovery. I’m no doctor, but I’m not sure you come back from 10-15 minutes with no oxygen.
You were AOTC on this one
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RIP Mike Leach
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35242848/mississippi-state-coach-mike-leach-dies-hospitalization
Kind of what I figured. Or at least a vegetable. I heard about his oxygen deprivation yesterday and thought there’s no way he makes any sort of actual recovery.
RIP
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You were AOTC on this one
Only by a a handful of minutes. But still AOTC
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I saw the mentioned 10-15 minutes before anybody knew of the heart attack or came to his aid. Medical personnel attempted to defibrillate him multiple times when they arrived. I saw no need to mention it. All that I said was reported to be a massive heart attack and the situation is dire.
RIP, Coach.
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Is 10-15 the new 3-5?
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I hope Bret takes the hint and drops a few lbs.
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I hope Bret takes the hint and drops a few lbs.
Yeah I never understood with all that accessibility to weight rooms, trainers, dietitians, etc… that he wouldn’t take advantage of that. Especially looking at his wife and kids. He’s gotta have some sense of self-motivation, right?!
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Probably just a thyroid thing
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HDL/LDL levels can be informative.
High sensity C-reactive protein testing can be informative.
Calcium CT scans can be informative.
RIP, Coach.
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Probably just a thyroid thing
Shill! 😂
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Ryan Walters....gone to Purdue
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RIP Mike Leach
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35242848/mississippi-state-coach-mike-leach-dies-hospitalization
Didn't know he had a law degree.
Also, good for ESPN to promote its own interests in an obituary! Great work, Worldwide Leader!
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Hmmm...the stadium with a pirate ship? Not a good sign.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTT88PxZ7oQ
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Starting to sound like quite a few illini defensive players will be sitting this game out.
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As expected sadly
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“Bowl games matter!” - Chris Moore
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You’re goddamned right they do.
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This may shock people here, but there are only 3 bowl games that really matter....
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This may shock people here, but there are only 3 bowl games that really matter....
This is about accurate.
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They matter. Not only is a bowl game a reward for the players and the program, but it's also teaching and practice time for players and coaches for the following season.
We've gone to a bowl for 15 straight years, but that doesn't matter, is not something I remember hearing.
We're better off without one. 🤷♂️
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I watch 80% of the bowl games. I enjoy them
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#BGM
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gt!!
They matter. Not only is a bowl game a reward for the players and the program, but it's also teaching and practice time for players and coaches for the following season.
We've gone to a bowl for 15 straight years, but that doesn't matter, is not something I remember hearing.
We're better off without one. 🤷♂️
The extra practicing matters. The game itself unless you are in the playoffs, does not.
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gt!!
The extra practicing matters. The game itself unless you are in the playoffs, does not.
Wrong.
#BGM
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Wrong.
#BGM
Sounds like a scam organization that just pays for Custard's investment properties and vacation homes.
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Sounds like a scam organization that just pays for Custard's investment properties and vacation homes.
I wonder if he's contacted Smitty about a BGM logo and signage.
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The extra practice matters because it helps you get into a bowl game the next year that does not matter.
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gt!!
The extra practicing matters. The game itself unless you are in the playoffs, does not.
This is exactly right. Nothing out of the top 5 bowls matter. No one remembers or cares who won the 2013 Outback Bowl. I’m not advocating for getting rid of bowl games, but the ReilaQuest Bowl doesn’t matter. Doesn’t mean it can’t be a positive experience overall.
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College football star: We met our goal! We are going to a bowl game!
Fans: We look forward to seeing you play.
Star: Oh, I won't be playing. I could get injured and hurt my NFL prospects.
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I guess not going to a Jan bowl doesn't matter either then.
We haven't been to a Jan bowl in 14 years.
Going to 1 matters.
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I am certain the players and coaches will enjoy a nice trip to a warmer weather location in January
well deserved for having a good season IMO
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I just hope we are competitive. I worry what its going to look like with our entire Secondary sitting out along with no coach walters is going to look like going up against an air raid offense.
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I'd much rather not make a bowl game than to get hammered 42-6
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I guess not going to a Jan bowl doesn't matter either then.
We haven't been to a Jan bowl in 14 years.
Going to 1 matters.
Looking forward to the “Made January Bowl game” flag to fly above stadium.
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Looking forward to the “Made January Bowl game” flag to fly above stadium.
The idea of "playoffs or bust" is just one of the many megastupid developments that have made college football unwatchable and unfollowable.
Again, all titles since 2005 Texas are merely paper. There isn't a shred of credibility to any of those alleged crowns.
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The idea of "playoffs or bust" is just one of the many megastupid developments that have made college football unwatchable and unfollowable.
Again, all titles since 2005 Texas are merely paper. There isn't a shred of credibility to any of those alleged crowns.
Lol wut
Please explain.
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Again, I’m not advocating the abolition of bowl games. Just the fact that the vast majority of them don’t “matter.”
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Again, I’m not advocating the abolition of bowl games. Just the fact that the vast majority of them don’t “matter.”
I concur.
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Guys who religiously follow the awful Bears franchise while they actively try and lose games telling us about bowl games not mattering
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Guys who religiously follow the awful Bears franchise while they actively try and lose games telling us about bowl games not mattering
The Bear games sometime have a chance to influence the playoffs: Eagle and Bill coming to town the next couple of weeks.
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The Rose Bowl matters so much that tO$U did not want to go.
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The Bear games sometime have a chance to influence the playoffs: Eagle and Bill coming to town the next couple of weeks.
Why would making the playoffs matter?! Just the champion, amirite?!
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Why would making the playoffs matter?! Just the champion, amirite?!
Making the playoffs and having a chance is what matters. But "second place is just first loser" per Dale Earnhardt.
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If it matters, lol, I think I'll watch some UTSA and QB Frank Harris starting at 2 tomorrow on ESPN.
And North Dakota State goes up against Incarnate Word in an FCS semi-final tomorrow at 6 on ESPN2. Even tho the game matters, I may watch the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade with MrsMn instead. ;)
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Again, I’m not advocating the abolition of bowl games. Just the fact that the vast majority of them don’t “matter.”
There are too many bowl games.
That being said, what does "doesn't matter" really mean? For a team like Illinois that has sucked for years, I would think this would be a sign of progress. Otherwise, we might as well be like Auburn and fire the coach every other year. Or we could aspire to be like LSU and win national titles and THEN fire the coach a couple of years later.
My other point centers upon how teams are picked for the alleged playoff. If anyone can explain the process in some objective fashion in less than 5,000 words, I would be surprised. First it was "CONFERENCE CHAMPS!" Then it morphed into who had played the "toughest" schedule, as long as we discounted the SEC teams and the handful of ACC teams who played FCS teams in November. This season, we had a coach claiming his team should be considered because his team had "looked good in its last 3 games." One of those games was against Austin Peay. Austin Peay!
Until there is some objectivity to scheduling and team selection, these "playoff" games don't mean a thing. They are more worthless than some of the bowl games. The two-game structure is the only thing separating some of the playoff games from a lower-tier Jan. 1 bowl game. Before that, we had a two-loss LSU team getting tossed into a final game because there "just wasn't anyone else."
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Making the playoffs and having a chance is what matters. But "second place is just first loser" per Dale Earnhardt.
"If you ain't first, you're last" Reese Bobby
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Winning a bowl game is like winning the Las Vegas Invitational in basketball in November. Nice feather in your cap, but not a lot of importance attached to it.
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If it matters, lol, I think I'll watch some UTSA and QB Frank Harris starting at 2 tomorrow on ESPN.
And North Dakota State goes up against Incarnate Word in an FCS semi-final tomorrow at 6 on ESPN2. Even tho the game matters, I may watch the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade with MrsMn instead. ;)
We know you will not be ice fishing because you said you do not like ice fishing.
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We know you will not be ice fishing because you said you do not like ice fishing.
You got this right, but not #BGM
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Winning a bowl game is like winning the Las Vegas Invitational in basketball in November. Nice feather in your cap, but not a lot of importance attached to it.
The series of games you consider important were recently won by a team that didn't even play in its conference title game and that played Mercer in November.
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The series of games you consider important were recently won by a team that didn't even play in its conference title game and that played Mercer in November.
You’re going to have to explain this to me, as I don’t understand where you’re going with this.
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The game might matter to College Football News freshman All-American, Gabe Jacas.
Congrats Gabe 👍👍
https://collegefootballnews.com/2022/12/college-football-news-freshman-all-america-team-2022
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The game might matter to College Football News freshman All-American, Gabe Jacas.
Congrats Gabe 👍👍
https://collegefootballnews.com/2022/12/college-football-news-freshman-all-america-team-2022
Well done.
He can't turn pro, so if he cannot use that as an excuse not to play.
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Not that it matters, but when was the last time that we lost an asst to a HC job at a high major school ?
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Locks back in 08
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Locks back in 08
I'm not sure that I would call New Mexico a high major, but there's no list of which schools are or aren't.
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Not that it matters, but when was the last time that we lost an asst to a HC job at a high major school ?
All coaches matter!
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All coaches matter!
Here’s an example of Tempo’s feelings being hurt. Here comes the lashing out in multiple threads!!
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All coaches matter!
Let's not get carried away here.
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#acm
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#acm
Again, let's not get carried away here.
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so many games today
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so many games today
Great games today
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It's going to be one lousy finish to the football season. We will get depantsed on national TV on the 2nd of Jan. Zero reason to watch this game. >:(
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Why is FSU playing Oklahoma? Best game will be Fiesta Bowl tho year
Maybe Orange and Gator bowls
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Ha called Gator bowls would be good!
Orange was a bit pathetic
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Anyone going to the game?
Anyone making something for the game tomorrow?
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Anyone going to the game?
Anyone making something for the game tomorrow?
I'm firing up the oven for pizza, more than likely. A lot of the holiday leftovers are gone at this point.
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It's going to be one lousy finish to the football season. We will get depantsed on national TV on the 2nd of Jan. Zero reason to watch this game. >:(
I fear this will be correct, but I am going to at least start with it. Also, Purdue needs to expose fraudulent LSU, but I fear that won't happen, either.
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I'm firing up the oven for pizza, more than likely. A lot of the holiday leftovers are gone at this point.
Homemade? DiGiorno? Tombstone?
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Also, Purdue needs to expose fraudulent LSU, but I fear that won't happen, either.
Go the Purdue board please. Otherwise I’m gonna say there’s a 98% probability that I’ll kick your ass talking like that… 😁
Not a fan of LSU, just definitely not gonna root for Purdue after the last couple months events. Hope they get throttled.
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Anyone going to the game?
Anyone making something for the game tomorrow?
I should run some errands because we've got 5-8" of nuisance starting tomorrow afternoon.
I might just have a big breakfast, put my cup on, and start drinking.
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About 30 minutes till game time. Excited to see the Illini game in a decent bowl game again. Let’s hope there are many more to come.
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About 30 minutes till game time. Excited to see the Illini game in a decent bowl game again. Let’s hope there are many more to come.
I didn't think about putting the flag out til last night. Lol.
I'm not used to us being in bowl games, much less a Jan game.
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This will be ugly. We are going to get fucking smoked.
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Nice stop by the defense on 3rd down!
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This will be ugly. We are going to get fucking smoked.
Really? Kind of a weird take.
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This will be ugly. We are going to get fucking smoked.
Put your cup on and look at it as we're in a Jan bowl.
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Put your cup on and look at it as we're in a Jan bowl.
This
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We need to get their receivers hearing footsteps like in the Michigan game.
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We need to get their receivers hearing footsteps like in the Michigan game.
Quan put a good hit on one of them that last drive.
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Luke Ford draft prepping ? :D
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Love put a hit in too.
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Really? Kind of a weird take.
All of Tempo's Experts on The Score and The Twitter are pulling for Mike Leach's old squad now that he is dead. When he was locking Craig James' kid in a box or whatever, they all hated him.
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Martina Navratilova has throat cancer. Must have gotten it from eating pussy like Smitty.
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Damn this defense is awesome and hasn’t missed a beat with all the losses.
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Damn this defense is awesome and hasn’t missed a beat with all the losses.
They have looked good so far.
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The offense on the other hand...
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Homemade? DiGiorno? Tombstone?
It's called Bellatoria. I decided to try something new. Also, there was a run on all the Tombstone pizzas.
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It's called Bellatoria. I decided to try something new. Also, there was a run on all the Tombstone pizzas.
Think I've had that before.
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There you go!
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That helps,
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Maybe Love will see more running room not playing against a Big10 team.
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Devito could QB the Bears the way he is holding onto the ball so long.
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Simeon P....Rice running the ball against us...LOL, found it ironic.
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Helluva pick by Smith. He’s very thankful he stayed and withdrew from the transfer portal last year. Great season from him.
Now the damn offense needs to put something together and step up.
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Devito could QB the Bears the way he is holding onto the ball so long.
He needs to run on those once in a while
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Simeon P....Rice running the ball against us...LOL, found it ironic.
Huh?! English please ;D
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Nice from DeVito getting the ball to Williams! Big play!
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Man we’re beating the shit out of them! Injuring all kinds of their players.
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And Reiman with the hit
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He needs to run on those once in a while
Wonder if his foot is still bothering him.
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McCray sighting!
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Yeah not using McCray there was weird
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Touchdown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Helluva pick by Smith. He’s very thankful he stayed and withdrew from the transfer portal last year. Great season from him.
Now the damn offense needs to put something together and step up.
Heard ya
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Possible 14 pt swing there
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Nice rug by Dave Flemming
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Think I've had that before.
It's not bad. This game is bad, but the pizza is not bad.
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Is he going to challenge so he can just take a knee?
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Is he going to challenge so he can just take a knee?
To hand off....
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Hopefully the "7-0 with the lead at half" is not the new Win Expectancy stat.
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Let's hope incomplete
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Not a good start here
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Go a little up tempo this possession.
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How about a nice 7 minute drive here?
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This is a very anti-climatic low energy game. Mostly empty stadium. Feels like watching a spring game.
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This is a very anti-climatic low energy game. Mostly empty stadium. Feels like watching a spring game.
There is zero way there is anywhere close to this many people at an Illinois spring game
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Helluva kick by Griffin!
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We’re up in the 3rd quarter of a legit bowl game with a chance to get 9 wins this season and all people can talk about is fucking Justin Fields and the shitty Bears. Some people deserve to be miserable. Not a single fuck My post in this thread but 30 about that. Shake my head
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We’re up in the 3rd quarter of a legit bowl game with a chance to get 9 wins this season and all people can talk about is fucking Justin Fields and the shitty Bears. Some people deserve to be miserable. Not a single fuck My post in this thread but 30 about that. Shake my head
This game has not been very exciting.
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Finally got a pass rush
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Time for another turnover
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If I were a Ms State fan and had to watch their offense every week I’d hate it. Nothing but dink and dunk passes.
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If I were a Ms State fan and had to watch their offense every week I’d hate it. Nothing but dink and dunk passes.
I think the Illini secondary is making them dink and dunk
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We’re up in the 3rd quarter of a legit bowl game with a chance to get 9 wins this season and all people can talk about is fucking Justin Fields and the shitty Bears. Some people deserve to be miserable. Not a single fuck My post in this thread but 30 about that. Shake my head
Probably bc players opting out, with small attended games, has made bowl games outside of the major ones irrelevant.
I think the expanded playoffs will ultimately kill these bowl games. There’s no intensity them. If you lose, who cares. If you win,meh
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He looked out
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He's out
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He's out
Probably not enough to overturn
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You’d think with all the cameras they’d have one right down back of the end zone line
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Probably not enough to overturn
AOTC
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Probably not enough to overturn
Exactly.
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Way to bring the ball out....
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Maybe the receivers can hold onto the ball.
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Hey, a TE held onto the ball!
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Unsportsmanlike conduct!
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Let these guys play. Are you kidding me with that flag?
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Slaughter slaughtering us
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Targeting
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He has to get rid of the ball
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Let these guys play. Are you kidding me with that flag?
Had nothing to do with the play. He earned that flag. Very dumb of him to do.
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How about a screen pass?
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How about a screen pass?
AOTC
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How about a screen pass?
Probably not calling it because Devito can’t throw one.
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Throw the damn ball
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Probably not calling it because Devito can’t throw one.
We know he can though
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Devito has taken way too many sacks today. 6 sacks and most of them from holding the ball for 5 seconds
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Had him
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Devito has taken way too many sacks today. 6 sacks and most of them from holding the ball for 5 seconds
He can play for the Bears
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We know he can though
IDK coaches don’t seem to think so.
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IDK coaches don’t seem to think so.
Except they then called 2. And he completed one of them. You don't watch much Illini football
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Their lines taking over
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Getting gashed on runs now.
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If he does not slip that is an INT
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Let's do something on offense, please???
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If I were a Ms State fan and had to watch their offense every week I’d hate it. Nothing but dink and dunk passes.
Tell us you haven't watched a single Miss. St. game in the last few years without telling us.
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Drive time. Let the defense rest.
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Getting gashed on runs now.
I was about to say this is the part of the game where the SEC tradition of recruiting beyond the scholarship limit and having low admissions standards kicks in. But Illinois toughened up.
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4 minute drive for a TD right here please
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Put the barge package in.
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Throw the fucking ball away!!!!!!
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Put the barge package in.
Haven't seen McCray much or have not noticed when he was in
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Haven't seen McCray much or have not noticed when he was in
I might think about moving him back to linebacker
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That's on Devito
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Damn DeVito
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Devito has had a bad game today with the sacks and that bad throw
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Unless there is a turnover, the Illini are screwed.
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Devito has had a bad game today with the sacks and that bad throw
We Are Better Off Without Him?
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Gonna be hard to keep them outta FG range here. Need a pick six
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With the Brown bros and Witherspon not playing, we've played with the #22 team with about everybody playing.
Wish DeVito would have hit that pass.
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With the Brown bros and Witherspon not playing, we've played with the #22 team with about everybody playing.
Wish DeVito would have hit that pass.
Their leading receiver and RB are in the portal and are not playing
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Oh well. At least Illini football is relevant again.
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What a play by Strain
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Oh brother
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Yeah that'll do it.
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That’s a helluva way to lose
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Well fuck
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This was all part of the script. Gotta give Mississippi state the win for Leach.. I kid of course
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Their leading receiver and RB are in the portal and are not playing
I think a wr decided to play, don't know if it was the leading rcvr. They had 5 with 44 receptions or more I think.
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Lou Tepper would say let them score
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Classy and smart play by the Illini here late.
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Classy and smart play by the Illini here late.
What on the flop?! Gtfooh pussy
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So on brand for the Illini to lose this when 7 - 0 after leading at halftime this season.
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kickoff return TD incoming
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8-5. (1-3 in games decided by 3 points or less).
Next year maybe they win the close ones
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Classy and smart play by the Illini here late.
He flopped. Ergo no call. Nice try Crybaby34
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What on the flop?! Gtfooh pussy
Sure, there was some flopping going on. Still dumb to give him a push. Also dumb and classless to get into a near brawl at the end.
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Lol so Illinois.
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7 - 1 to 8 - 5. So Illini.
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Oh my. That's a bad beat.
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Gamblers everywhere just shit themselves after that
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Hilarious
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And now we want to fight….
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Well, this game will make Bad Beats
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kickoff return TD incoming
AOTC! Kind of...
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Oh my. That's a bad beat.
Will be the new definition of a "bad beat"
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Illinois was +3.5. What a horrific way to lose money if you bet on Illinois.
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AOTC! Kind of...
I'll claim I called a TD on the last play of the game :)
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Sure, there was some flopping going on. Still dumb to give him a push. Also dumb and classless to get into a near brawl at the end.
If you wanna look at it like that, classy would’ve been for Mississippi State not running it back for the TD and just falling on it or going down. Why do you assume we were at fault for what transpired at the end?!
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If you wanna look at it like that, classy would’ve been for Mississippi State not running it back for the TD and just falling on it or going down. Why do you assume we were at fault for what transpired at the end?!
He probably gave the 4 points....
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Pathetic finish to the season.
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Better off without Devito!
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Pathetic finish to the season.
Beat Northwestern for the LOL Trophy at least.
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To finish 8-5 this year is disappointing but still progress over last year. Stay the course. BUT man, we have like 3-5 more plays go our way or breaks and potentially could be undefeated. It was a realistic possibility.
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At least the young DBs played decently.
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I didn't expect to see the 2nd lowest point total of the year.
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To finish 8-5 this year is disappointing but still progress over last year. Stay the course. BUT man, we have like 3-5 more plays go our way or breaks and potentially could be undefeated. It was a realistic possibility.
The young DBs got some good live experience today. Valuable even though it was an exhibition.
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I didn't expect to see the 2nd lowest point total of the year.
The O line had a rough day and a rougher 2d half.
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The O line had a rough day and a rougher 2d half.
That was surprising. We had 55 yds passing and 5 yds rushing the 2nd half.
The comment early that Illinois thought MSU looked big at some beach deal was foretelling.
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To think that when they were 7-1 a 10 win season was at 90% or something. Yeah, I just lit the IVMP Signal.
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Tempo have a burner on The Twitter?!
https://twitter.com/onemansjunk29/status/1610007539047071744?s=46&t=LhfXkXxuQNi9vw3dRtX0eA
For those who need to read with pictures…
(https://i.ibb.co/T2ddbtz/0414-B6-A5-B5-C8-4-B09-83-DD-A1-DEBB0365-C6.png) (https://ibb.co/QQttCMs)
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28 rushing attempts for 22 yards won't beat many teams.
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Tempo have a burner on The Twitter?!
https://twitter.com/onemansjunk29/status/1610007539047071744?s=46&t=LhfXkXxuQNi9vw3dRtX0eA
For those who need to read with pictures…
(https://i.ibb.co/T2ddbtz/0414-B6-A5-B5-C8-4-B09-83-DD-A1-DEBB0365-C6.png) (https://ibb.co/QQttCMs)
LOL
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That game was meaningless and we were missing multiple key players and it still managed to be a kick in thr balls twice.
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That game was meaningless and we were missing multiple key players and it still managed to be a kick in thr balls twice.
Just because it is an exhibition game doesn't mean you take the cup off....
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If you wanna look at it like that, classy would’ve been for Mississippi State not running it back for the TD and just falling on it or going down. Why do you assume we were at fault for what transpired at the end?!
Our guy put himself in a bad spot that was totally avoidable. Then we nearly got into a brawl (twice) as it was obvious we were going to lose. It wasn’t a good look. Just own it. We’ll all be fine.
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If you wanna look at it like that, classy would’ve been for Mississippi State not running it back for the TD and just falling on it or going down. Why do you assume we were at fault for what transpired at the end?!
I think it’s more important not to brawl than it is to kneel down while making the play of your life.
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You’d have had no issue with it if we had run it back in the same situation. None.
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I think it’s more important not to brawl than it is to kneel down while making the play of your life.
😂
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The O line had a rough day and a rougher 2d half.
Devito’s fault. He plays the most important position on the field.
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Tempo have a burner on The Twitter?!
https://twitter.com/onemansjunk29/status/1610007539047071744?s=46&t=LhfXkXxuQNi9vw3dRtX0eA
For those who need to read with pictures…
(https://i.ibb.co/T2ddbtz/0414-B6-A5-B5-C8-4-B09-83-DD-A1-DEBB0365-C6.png) (https://ibb.co/QQttCMs)
Haha now that’s funny.
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To think that when they were 7-1 a 10 win season was at 90% or something. Yeah, I just lit the IVMP Signal.
This is where people need to do the math. Even if we consider the NW win as a lock, that still left two games to win out of the other three. One of those was at Michigan, so realistically that meant having to win the other two. For that probability to have been 90 percent, you would need to have about a 94.8 percent chance of winning each game. Not at all realistic.
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Devito’s fault. He plays the most important position on the field.
He was Fields-like bad today. Walked into sacks. Held the ball too long for sacks. Bad throws when guys were wide open. Too bad the Illini were not tanking.
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You’d have had no issue with it if we had run it back in the same situation. None.
How the fuck do you know that? Like you just make shit up.
You’re the one crying over some pushing and shoving in football.
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28 rushing attempts for 22 yards won't beat many teams.
Really shoots a hole in Chris Moore’s argument that “bowl games matter.” If bowl games mattered anymore Chase Brown and the others would have played. Guarantee you they are not sitting out the playoffs.
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How the fuck do you know that? Like you just make shit up.
You’re the one crying over some pushing and shoving in football.
Because I’m sure you wouldn’t. You had zero issue with our guy giving the QB a shove, even if he did probably flop. You are 100% predictable. That’s how I know why.
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This is where people need to do the math. Even if we consider the NW win as a lock, that still left two games to win out of the other three. One of those was at Michigan, so realistically that meant having to win the other two. For that probability to have been 90 percent, you would need to have about a 94.8 percent chance of winning each game. Not at all realistic.
Michigan State was bad this year. Was missing players that game. That was their only road win all year. Illinois should have won at home.
Not like Purdue was some dynamo.
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Because I’m sure you wouldn’t. You had zero issue with our guy giving the QB a shove, even if he did probably flop. You are 100% predictable. That’s how I know why.
I don’t necessarily have any issue with any of the shoves that one or the other one. It’s football and it happens. You’re the one pointing it out and upset about it.
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You are 100% predictable.
Tempo throwing up the IVMP Signal
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I have zero doubt if we’d ran back that same play in that same situation JudgeJudy would have loved it. None.
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I have zero doubt if we’d ran back that same play in that same situation would have loved it. None.
I don't think he ever said that. I think he was taking issue with you throwing class out there when the MSU QB obviously flopped (so no flag was thrown) and MSU got the unsportsmanlike conduct call for trash talking.
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Really shoots a hole in Chris Moore’s argument that “bowl games matter.” If bowl games mattered anymore Chase Brown and the others would have played. Guarantee you they are not sitting out the playoffs.
The team played like the game matters, unlike the Bears yesterday.
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Tempo throwing up the IVMP Signal
I’m about ready to add a twist…
So classless of Illinois to start a “brawl” at the end of the game today. Complete fucking TRASH! It really hurts my “emotions” that Illinois is now being viewed as a trash program after that embarrassing display of “sportsmanship.” Also a few plays earlier, the poor QB from Mississippi State could’ve died from that massive assault he received! Just ashamed to be an Illini fan and I’m white at that!
I didn’t even watch the game, but man, Parkins really said he was upset with those two definitive plays from todays game.
Don’t even get me started on our TRASH coach. I think you get the point.
Now THAT’S 100% predictable!
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The team played like the game matters, unlike the Bears yesterday.
We got to see the young DBs get some live experience. The d line was so lackluster today that their draft stock probably took a hit if they were contemplating leaving.
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I don't think he ever said that. I think he was taking issue with you throwing class out there when the MSU QB obviously flopped (so no flag was thrown) and MSU got the unsportsmanlike conduct call for trash talking.
This. But Tempo gonna Tempo…
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Is Jeff Saturday Tempo’s spirit animal?!
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35366350/jeff-saturday-calls-kayvon-thibodeaux-celebration-tasteless-trash
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How the fuck do you know that? Like you just make shit up.
You’re the one crying over some pushing and shoving in football.
Crying? You’re laying it on a bit thick. I know guys shove but that’s usually in reaction to something. Not just casually strolling past the QB after he’s given himself up (when you’re about to lose). It was unnecessary and not very classy.
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I don't think he ever said that. I think he was taking issue with you throwing class out there when the MSU QB obviously flopped (so no flag was thrown) and MSU got the unsportsmanlike conduct call for trash talking.
Some people would call it smart to flop (assuming he did). Why wouldn’t he flop? Could have gotten them half the distance to the goal. It’s funny you guys have an issue with the flop, and not the shove, which was completely unprovoked.
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This. But Tempo gonna Tempo…
And JudgeJudy gonna JudgeJudy. “Forget the unprovoked shove! What about the fact he didn’t kneel down when running back that touchdown?!”
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Weird how you view things. Really.Fucking.Weird.
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I’m about ready to add a twist…
So classless of Illinois to start a “brawl” at the end of the game today. Complete fucking TRASH! It really hurts my “emotions” that Illinois is now being viewed as a trash program after that embarrassing display of “sportsmanship.” Also a few plays earlier, the poor QB from Mississippi State could’ve died from that massive assault he received! Just ashamed to be an Illini fan and I’m white at that!
I didn’t even watch the game, but man, Parkins really said he was upset with those two definitive plays from todays game.
Don’t even get me started on our TRASH coach. I think you get the point.
Now THAT’S 100% predictable!
That’s an impressive strawman. Even by your prodigious standard.
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Weird how you view things. Really.Fucking.Weird.
No, not really.
Why would I think an unprovoked shove on the quarterback and then nearly getting into two brawls when it was clear they were going to lose is “perfectly fine, and just football.” It’s just football if you’re a meathead.
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The team played like the game matters, unlike the Bears yesterday.
Chase Brown, Sydney Brown, and Devon Witherspoon didn’t play like it mattered.
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Some people would call it smart to flop (assuming he did). Why wouldn’t he flop? Could have gotten them half the distance to the goal. It’s funny you guys have an issue with the flop, and not the shove, which was completely unprovoked.
It's football
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Chase Brown, Sydney Brown, and Devon Witherspoon didn’t play like it mattered.
Not sure that you refuted his point....
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It's football
You two would probably be whining about how classless Miss St is if the tables were turned. Even when not, “what’s not classy is not taking a knee on that run back!”
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Not sure that you refuted his point....
So you expect the players that weren’t obvious NFLers to go out there and not play hard?
You’re the same guy that says only NCAA Tournament results matter, right? You are clownish in your inconsistency.
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You two would probably be whining about how classless Miss St is if the tables were turned. Even when not, “what’s not classy is not taking a knee on that run back!”
I'd have to wait for Tariq Cohen's take on The Twitter.
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I'd have to wait for Tariq Cohen's take on The Twitter.
You are a clown. And constantly memeing yourself. To a level I could never aspire to.
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So you expect the players that weren’t obvious NFLers to go out there and not play hard?
You’re the same guy that says only NCAA Tournament results matter, right? You are clownish in your inconsistency.
Yes. But I also expected the Bear to go out there and play hard against the Lion and they didn't. Which I think was Mn's point.
Yes, the only one that matters to me is the championship. But I would think this game mattered to the kids and the coaching staff as they prep for next year.
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You are a clown. And constantly memeing yourself. To a level I could never aspire to.
His takes are very important.
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Yes. But I also expected the Bear to go out there and play hard against the Lion and they didn't. Which I think was Mn's point.
Yes, the only one that matters to me is the championship. But I would think this game mattered to the kids and the coaching staff as they prep for next year.
Never said they don’t matter to the kids. By your standard, you’d be happy just playing hard and maybe winning an NCAA game then bowing out. That clearly isn’t the standard you expect.
The point is, no one remembers or particularly cares who wins 2nd tier bowl games. It’s a feel good in the moment thing. No one shits their pants when the defending Reliaquest Bowl champion comes to town.
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Of course, you’d rather win a game than lose it (unless you’re trying to improve on a great draft position). I never argued otherwise.
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Never said they don’t matter to the kids. By your standard, you’d be happy just playing hard and maybe winning an NCAA game then bowing out. That clearly isn’t the standard you expect.
The point is, no one remembers or particularly cares who wins 2nd tier bowl games. It’s a feel good in the moment thing. No one shits their pants when the defending Reliaquest Bowl champion comes to town.
And it appears you gloss over Mn's point....
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And it appears you gloss over Mn's point....
You need to stop saying only NCAA Tournament performances matter, because it’s completely and diametrically opposed to your opinion of the basketball program.
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And it appears you gloss over Mn's point....
And not surprisingly you don’t understand mine. But since you seriously thought I thought Justin Fields was only worth a 6th rounder, clearly you’re not that bright.
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You need to stop saying only NCAA Tournament performances matter, because it’s completely and diametrically opposed to your opinion of the basketball program.
What are you talking about?
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His takes are very important.
Not as important as Hub’s and Dan McNeil’s, though. Their takes MATTER!
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What are you talking about?
Shouldn’t be hard to figure out. You’re the guy who’s been saying only the NCAA Tournament results matter since we lost to Loyola.
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And not surprisingly you don’t understand mine. But since you seriously thought I thought Justin Fields was only worth a 6th rounder, clearly you’re not that bright.
I get yours. The issue was whether you got Mn's. As usual, this turned into the Tempo standard "I do not care what your point is you must behold my [or Parkins', Bernstein's, Tariq Cohen's, Dan Orlovsky's] take, dimwit!" position.
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Not as important as Hub’s and Dan McNeil’s, though. Their takes MATTER!
Are they on The Twitter?
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Shouldn’t be hard to figure out. You’re the guy who’s been saying only the NCAA Tournament results matter since we lost to Loyola.
Yes, and how is my take inconsistent?
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Sure, once you’re there the game “matters.” But are you seriously going to tell me you’d rather play in the game we had today over a playoff game? You’re full of shit. And dumb.
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This thread is 20 pages. If it was a playoff game it’d be 50, easy.
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Sure, once you’re there the game “matters.” But are you seriously going to tell me you’d rather play in the game we had today over a playoff game? You’re full of shit. And dumb.
That was not me. Where did anyone say that? The straw
man whispering in your ear again?
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Sure, once you’re there the game “matters.” But are you seriously going to tell me you’d rather play in the game we had today over a playoff game? You’re full of shit. And dumb.
Of course the games matter. Some more than others but bowl games absolutely matter to coaches, players, and programs trying to build a winning program. That just a dumb fucking take to say otherwise. Of course the games matter.
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Of course the games matter. Some more than others but bowl games absolutely matter to coaches, players, and programs trying to build a winning program. That just a dumb fucking take to say otherwise. Of course the games matter.
I think he's been on the hooch pipe again.
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Of course the games matter. Some more than others but bowl games absolutely matter to coaches, players, and programs trying to build a winning program. That just a dumb fucking take to say otherwise. Of course the games matter.
He for some reason thinks people are happier playing in the Reliaquest Bowl OVER the playoff games. Not sure where he got that one.
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Of course the games matter. Some more than others but bowl games absolutely matter to coaches, players, and programs trying to build a winning program. That just a dumb fucking take to say otherwise. Of course the games matter.
Compared to a playoff game, they matter very little. I’m not saying they have no value whatsoever, but no one remembers the Reliaquest Bowl from 5 years ago except people who were there, and the most hardcore fans.
Reliaquest Bowl, or the playoffs? Which would you rather be in? The decision is easy.
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Too bad a Ms State player didn't retaliate to the shove.
They miss the longer fg attempt, and I'm good.
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He for some reason thinks people are happier playing in the Reliaquest Bowl OVER the playoff games. Not sure where he got that one.
Did you call this game an “exhibition” about 30 minutes ago?
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This thread is 20 pages. If it was a playoff game it’d be 50, easy.
Have you taken any mind altering substances today?
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That game was meaningless and we were missing multiple key players and it still managed to be a kick in thr balls twice.
Bowl games matter…
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Did you call this game an “exhibition” about 30 minutes ago?
Yes. And that is s
preferring the Reliaquest Bowl to a playoff game how?
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The young DBs got some good live experience today. Valuable even though it was an exhibition.
Shitty take! Bowl games MATTER!
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Bowl games matter…
Custard has a copyright on that.
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Yes. And that is s
preferring the Reliaquest Bowl to a playoff game how?
Exhibition or playoffs? Which would you rather have?
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The fact that PAMan is just utterly blind to his inconsistency is just so funny. Epic in his preposterousness.
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If there is anyone left here that speaks "Tempo", translate whatever he is claiming here now for me, please.
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Exhibition or playoffs? Which would you rather have?
This is seriously a question? Playoff, of course.
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The fact that PAMan is just utterly blind to his inconsistency is just so funny. Epic in his preposterousness.
You are making even less sense than usual.
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I keep thinking you couldn’t possibly be more stubborn, clueless, less self aware, and you keep raising the bar.
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I keep thinking you couldn’t possibly be more stubborn, clueless, less self aware, and you keep raising the bar.
Should we alert the authorities in the area that you are in a manic moment?
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Should we alert the authorities in the area that you are in a manic moment?
Maybe just a doctor for this massive kidney stone I’ve been trying to pass all day. Still more fun than talking football with you.
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Yes. And that is s
preferring the Reliaquest Bowl to a playoff game how?
How are you not seeing the correlation between “doesn’t really matter,” strongly preferring a playoff game, and then saying “even if it was just an exhibition?”
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Maybe just a doctor for this massive kidney stone I’ve been trying to pass all day. Still more fun than talking football with you.
It has to be as fun as watching Justin Fields try and play in a big boy NFL offense.
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Maybe just a doctor for this massive kidney stone I’ve been trying to pass all day. Still more fun than talking football with you.
Have you talked to the HQ2 Doctor about this kidney stone ?
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How are you not seeing the correlation between “doesn’t really matter,” strongly preferring a playoff game, and then saying “even if it was just an exhibition?”
The kidney stone has made you delirious.
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Have you talked to the HQ2 Doctor about this kidney stone ?
You would think that Doctorintheflat would help him pass that kidney stone.
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You would think that Doctorintheflat would help him pass that kidney stone.
Up and out! That’s the way!
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You would think that Doctorintheflat would help him pass that kidney stone.
I was thinking more for pain relief. He can be a little off about passing stuff.
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Bowl games matter…
They really don't in the current format.
However, i read a wild suggestion how to make bowl games actually matter:
For any non-playoff related bowl game, schedule the bowl game at the start of the next season in August to open the following season. That would keep players from opting out.
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You would think that Doctorintheflat would help him pass that kidney stone.
Not that kind of doctor.
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They really don't in the current format.
However, i read a wild suggestion how to make bowl games actually matter:
For any non-playoff related bowl game, schedule the bowl game at the start of the next season in August to open the following season. That would keep players from opting out.
Weird, but creative.
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I was thinking more for pain relief. He can be a little off about passing stuff.
Good effort for you. Middling overall, but for you very strong.
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If you’re squeamish or grossed out look away…
It’s literally stuck in the tip of my cock. FML. So close. Been trying for hours.
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This is Bielema getting back at me for calling him trash.
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If you’re squeamish or grossed out look away…
It’s literally stuck in the tip of my cock. FML. So close. Been trying for hours.
Are you in drugs? One there’s no picture there, and two, why would you post anything like what you’re describing here in the first place?!
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Are you in drugs? One there’s no picture there, and two, why would you post anything like what you’re describing here in the first place?!
Who said there was a picture? I was giving you fair warning if you didn’t want the details.
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Are you in drugs? One there’s no picture there, and two, why would you post anything like what you’re describing here in the first place?!
I’m a content generator.
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I’m a content generator.
More like a calcium oxalate generator.
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More like a calcium oxalate generator.
B+
To make matters worse, just fell off a step stool onto a wooden floor trying to take down the star from the Christmas tree. Hurt(s) like hell, can’t raise my arm above shoulder level. Banner day here.
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B+
To make matters worse, just fell off a step stool onto a wooden floor trying to take down the star from the Christmas tree. Hurt(s) like hell, can’t raise my arm above shoulder level. Banner day here.
I'd ice it until you hear from the house Doc.
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I'd ice it until you hear from the house Doc.
Good call. Thanks.
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Good call. Thanks.
Did you pass the kidney stone when you fell ?
Which feels worse ?
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Sorry I’m late to the party here. I’m at some dive bar in Clearwater Beach watching some football. I had to deal with Florida swamp ass for 4 quarters, for this outcome. I thought the defense did OK considering all of our studs were out. Lunney sucks. I can’t wait believe we extended his contract. And those fucking Mississippi State Cowbells are probably one of the most annoying things in college football. Call their fans are classless rednecks but that’s typical of the SEC.
Oh well, next year will be interesting
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Sorry I’m late to the party here. I’m at some dive bar in Clearwater Beach watching some football. I had to deal with Florida swamp ass for 4 quarters, for this outcome. I thought the defense did OK considering all of our studs were out. Lunney sucks. I can’t wait believe we extended his contract. And those fucking Mississippi State Cowbells are probably one of the most annoying things in college football. Call their fans are classless rednecks but that’s typical of the SEC.
Oh well, next year will be interesting
Hey Smitty. How was the crowd split at the game today?
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Call their fans are classless rednecks but that’s typical of the SEC.
Which makes the recent SEC wins so much fun to deal with. Every hillbilly who cheers for an entire conference is running hog wild on the Internet.
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Sorry I’m late to the party here. I’m at some dive bar in Clearwater Beach watching some football. I had to deal with Florida swamp ass for 4 quarters, for this outcome. I thought the defense did OK considering all of our studs were out. Lunney sucks. I can’t wait believe we extended his contract. And those fucking Mississippi State Cowbells are probably one of the most annoying things in college football. Call their fans are classless rednecks but that’s typical of the SEC.
Oh well, next year will be interesting
We had a chance to win. We'll see what Lunney does after a season of coaching against power 5 defenses.
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Did you pass the kidney stone when you fell ?
Which feels worse ?
Both pretty bad…
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Both pretty bad…
Good luck with both.
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This 9 points was our worst loss of the season. Previous was 8 points to the other MSU. Other margins of defeat were 7, 3, and 2 points. Our margins of victory were 38, 32, 31, 24, 21, 17, 12, and 3.
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Good luck with both.
Thanks. Some range returning to arm. Still hurts a good bit. Hoping it’s just a bad bruise and better in a few days.
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This 9 points was our worst loss of the season. Previous was 8 points to the other MSU. Other margins of defeat were 7, 3, and 2 points. Our margins of victory were 38, 32, 31, 24, 21, 17, 12, and 3.
I'll take our season. The arrow is pointing up for once. I blame Jack Sparrow for the 9 point deficit.
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Hey Smitty. How was the crowd split at the game today?
At least 4 to 1 if not more - Illinois fans.
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At least 4 to 1 if not more - Illinois fans.
Wow.