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General Category => Halas Hall Football Forum => Topic started by: illiniray on June 22, 2020, 07:30:48 PM
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Will there be a season? If so; will they require masks of some sort? Will we be any good?
I don't know jack shit about football and never much cared unless the Illini or Bears were playing.
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You can be sure the SEC stadiums will be packed and rockin come fall
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https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/1290994282493599746/photo/1
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we could easily lose every game
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Football ain’t happening anymore.
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Saw somewhere that part of the issue is they want to stop the players from using COVID as an excuse to "unionize"....makes sense based on some of the things been hearing out of the PAC 10
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A bunch of old people performing a CYA for a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes seems like a very effective way to jump start a massive unionization campaign.
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A bunch of old people performing a CYA for a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes seems like a very effective way to jump start a massive unionization campaign.
It could be that in part. You also have to consider collateral damage to older coaches, staff, and university instructors should virus ramp up on the entire campus. Other dominoes set to fall IMHO. No one has looked silly overreacting to this pandemic, just those who underestimate it.
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Mother of Indiana Freshman Brady Feeney Says Her Son Seriously 'Struggling with Virus'
"Debbie Rucker, the mother of incoming Indiana freshman offensive lineman Brady Feeney, went to Facebook on Monday asking for prayers for her son, who is struggling mightily with the COVID-19 virus.”
“Indiana athletic department officials have been releasing positive test results every week or so, but they have not ever mentioned which players or coaches or staff members have tested positive. In their most recent announcement last Friday, the school reported that there had been 33 positive tests out of 480.”
https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/indiana-freshman-brady-feeney-seriously-ill-covid-19
Feeney is a 6-foot-4, 325-pound lineman from St. Louis, Mo. Here’s an excerpt from his mother's FB post:
"Here is our story...
"My son was negative when he got tested at the beginning of volunteer workouts. Within three weeks he and multiple others tested positive. His university has done everything right by shutting down workouts and retesting the whole team."
"Unfortunately this virus hit my son very hard compared to most of his teammates. Here was a kid in perfect health, great physical condition and due to the virus ended up going to the ER because of breathing issues. After 14 days of hell battling the horrible virus, his school did additional testing on all those that were positive. My son even received extra tests because he was one of the worst cases."
"Now we are dealing with possible heart issues! He is still experiencing additional symptoms and his blood work is indicating additional problems. Bottom line, even if your son’s schools do everything right to protect them, they CAN’T PROTECT THEM!!”
"I pray my son recovers from this horrible virus and can lead a healthy normal life!! Football does not really matter when your child’s health is in jeopardy!! Think about it!!! My heart is hurting and I pray for all of these kids and for the people making the decisions about the season!!!”
“Please protect all of those around you and please wear a mask!!!”
“Thank you for listening!!”
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Glad to read he’s healthy and back with the team
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Mother of Indiana Freshman Brady Feeney Says Her Son Seriously 'Struggling with Virus'
"Debbie Rucker, the mother of incoming Indiana freshman offensive lineman Brady Feeney, went to Facebook on Monday asking for prayers for her son, who is struggling mightily with the COVID-19 virus.”
“Indiana athletic department officials have been releasing positive test results every week or so, but they have not ever mentioned which players or coaches or staff members have tested positive. In their most recent announcement last Friday, the school reported that there had been 33 positive tests out of 480.”
https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/indiana-freshman-brady-feeney-seriously-ill-covid-19
Feeney is a 6-foot-4, 325-pound lineman from St. Louis, Mo. Here’s an excerpt from his mother's FB post:
"Here is our story...
"My son was negative when he got tested at the beginning of volunteer workouts. Within three weeks he and multiple others tested positive. His university has done everything right by shutting down workouts and retesting the whole team."
"Unfortunately this virus hit my son very hard compared to most of his teammates. Here was a kid in perfect health, great physical condition and due to the virus ended up going to the ER because of breathing issues. After 14 days of hell battling the horrible virus, his school did additional testing on all those that were positive. My son even received extra tests because he was one of the worst cases."
"Now we are dealing with possible heart issues! He is still experiencing additional symptoms and his blood work is indicating additional problems. Bottom line, even if your son’s schools do everything right to protect them, they CAN’T PROTECT THEM!!”
"I pray my son recovers from this horrible virus and can lead a healthy normal life!! Football does not really matter when your child’s health is in jeopardy!! Think about it!!! My heart is hurting and I pray for all of these kids and for the people making the decisions about the season!!!”
“Please protect all of those around you and please wear a mask!!!”
“Thank you for listening!!”
She must be lying as only the fat, old, and diabetics are impacted by the virus.
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A bunch of old people performing a CYA for a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes seems like a very effective way to jump start a massive unionization campaign.
Huh? The Pac-10 players started the rumblings early on and Big 10 players had jumped on it too.
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/8/8/21357306/college-football-players-letter-pac-12-big-10-ncaa-george-floyd-protests-civil-rights-paid-amateur
Yeah, I still call it the Pac-10.
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Glad to read he’s healthy and back with the team
Brady's cardiologist has not cleared him to return to workouts.
https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2020/08/iu-freshman-brady-feeney-tested-positive-for-covid-still-dealing-with-symptoms-according-to-mother/
".... a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes..."
"Covid-19 is serious. I never thought that I would have serious health complications from this virus, but look at what happened.🤦♂️ We need to listen to our medical experts."
-- Brady Feeney
https://sportsnaut.com/2020/08/indianas-brady-feeney-who-has-serious-health-complications-from-covid-19-speaks-out/
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Mother of Indiana Freshman Brady Feeney Says Her Son Seriously 'Struggling with Virus'
"Debbie Rucker, the mother of incoming Indiana freshman offensive lineman Brady Feeney, went to Facebook on Monday asking for prayers for her son, who is struggling mightily with the COVID-19 virus.”
“Indiana athletic department officials have been releasing positive test results every week or so, but they have not ever mentioned which players or coaches or staff members have tested positive. In their most recent announcement last Friday, the school reported that there had been 33 positive tests out of 480.”
https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/indiana-freshman-brady-feeney-seriously-ill-covid-19
Feeney is a 6-foot-4, 325-pound lineman from St. Louis, Mo. Here’s an excerpt from his mother's FB post:
"Here is our story...
"My son was negative when he got tested at the beginning of volunteer workouts. Within three weeks he and multiple others tested positive. His university has done everything right by shutting down workouts and retesting the whole team."
"Unfortunately this virus hit my son very hard compared to most of his teammates. Here was a kid in perfect health, great physical condition and due to the virus ended up going to the ER because of breathing issues. After 14 days of hell battling the horrible virus, his school did additional testing on all those that were positive. My son even received extra tests because he was one of the worst cases."
"Now we are dealing with possible heart issues! He is still experiencing additional symptoms and his blood work is indicating additional problems. Bottom line, even if your son’s schools do everything right to protect them, they CAN’T PROTECT THEM!!”
"I pray my son recovers from this horrible virus and can lead a healthy normal life!! Football does not really matter when your child’s health is in jeopardy!! Think about it!!! My heart is hurting and I pray for all of these kids and for the people making the decisions about the season!!!”
“Please protect all of those around you and please wear a mask!!!”
“Thank you for listening!!”
She must be lying as only the fat, old, and diabetics are impacted by the virus.
He’s young and fat and possibly prediabetic but it’s hilarious that someone somewhat finds the exception that proves the rule and we’ve got you and Alum74 over here holding it up like Simba
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Glad to read he’s healthy and back with the team
Brady's cardiologist has not cleared him to return to workouts.
https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2020/08/iu-freshman-brady-feeney-tested-positive-for-covid-still-dealing-with-symptoms-according-to-mother/
".... a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes..."
"Covid-19 is serious. I never thought that I would have serious health complications from this virus, but look at what happened.🤦♂️ We need to listen to our medical experts."
-- Brady Feeney
https://sportsnaut.com/2020/08/indianas-brady-feeney-who-has-serious-health-complications-from-covid-19-speaks-out/
Finding one 325 lb 18 year old that got sick doesn’t do much to refute me saying “hasn’t really done much to young healthy athletes”
I didn’t say “no athlete has ever or will ever get sick from this” so essentially the fact that teams have been practicing and holding workouts and we have exactly one case to point to is a pretty good indication that this virus isn’t a big threat to the athletes.
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A bunch of old people performing a CYA for a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes seems like a very effective way to jump start a massive unionization campaign.
Huh? The Pac-10 players started the rumblings early on and Big 10 players had jumped on it too.
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/8/8/21357306/college-football-players-letter-pac-12-big-10-ncaa-george-floyd-protests-civil-rights-paid-amateur
Yeah, I still call it the Pac-10.
I think being told they can’t play is the perfect opportunity for these student athletes to seize some control.
The NCAA’s indentured servant business model is successful because it streamlines the whole process of training/coaching/development/spotlight for these kids. It literally has no competition other than players leaving for the NFL.
These guys want to play and now the opportunity isn’t there. But it also opens the door for them to create their own opportunity to play high level amateur football outside the NCAA.
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A bunch of old people performing a CYA for a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes seems like a very effective way to jump start a massive unionization campaign.
Huh? The Pac-10 players started the rumblings early on and Big 10 players had jumped on it too.
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/8/8/21357306/college-football-players-letter-pac-12-big-10-ncaa-george-floyd-protests-civil-rights-paid-amateur
Yeah, I still call it the Pac-10.
I thought years ago that the power schools may break away from the NCAA on their own for the revenue sports.
4 conferences with 16 teams each.
In football, each conference has a championship round of 1-2 games and then a BCS bowl format of some type.
In hoops, all 64 teams are in similar to current March Madness.
See ya, NCAA. We'll police ourselves.
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Mother of Indiana Freshman Brady Feeney Says Her Son Seriously 'Struggling with Virus'
"Debbie Rucker, the mother of incoming Indiana freshman offensive lineman Brady Feeney, went to Facebook on Monday asking for prayers for her son, who is struggling mightily with the COVID-19 virus.”
“Indiana athletic department officials have been releasing positive test results every week or so, but they have not ever mentioned which players or coaches or staff members have tested positive. In their most recent announcement last Friday, the school reported that there had been 33 positive tests out of 480.”
https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/indiana-freshman-brady-feeney-seriously-ill-covid-19
Feeney is a 6-foot-4, 325-pound lineman from St. Louis, Mo. Here’s an excerpt from his mother's FB post:
"Here is our story...
"My son was negative when he got tested at the beginning of volunteer workouts. Within three weeks he and multiple others tested positive. His university has done everything right by shutting down workouts and retesting the whole team."
"Unfortunately this virus hit my son very hard compared to most of his teammates. Here was a kid in perfect health, great physical condition and due to the virus ended up going to the ER because of breathing issues. After 14 days of hell battling the horrible virus, his school did additional testing on all those that were positive. My son even received extra tests because he was one of the worst cases."
"Now we are dealing with possible heart issues! He is still experiencing additional symptoms and his blood work is indicating additional problems. Bottom line, even if your son’s schools do everything right to protect them, they CAN’T PROTECT THEM!!”
"I pray my son recovers from this horrible virus and can lead a healthy normal life!! Football does not really matter when your child’s health is in jeopardy!! Think about it!!! My heart is hurting and I pray for all of these kids and for the people making the decisions about the season!!!”
“Please protect all of those around you and please wear a mask!!!”
“Thank you for listening!!”
She must be lying as only the fat, old, and diabetics are impacted by the virus.
He’s young and fat and possibly prediabetic but it’s hilarious that someone somewhat finds the exception that proves the rule and we’ve got you and Alum74 over here holding it up like Simba
It may be premature to call him an exception at this point, but the remainder of the post made me guffaw.
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A bunch of old people performing a CYA for a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes seems like a very effective way to jump start a massive unionization campaign.
Huh? The Pac-10 players started the rumblings early on and Big 10 players had jumped on it too.
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/8/8/21357306/college-football-players-letter-pac-12-big-10-ncaa-george-floyd-protests-civil-rights-paid-amateur
Yeah, I still call it the Pac-10.
I think being told they can’t play is the perfect opportunity for these student athletes to seize some control.
The NCAA’s indentured servant business model is successful because it streamlines the whole process of training/coaching/development/spotlight for these kids. It literally has no competition other than players leaving for the NFL.
These guys want to play and now the opportunity isn’t there. But it also opens the door for them to create their own opportunity to play high level amateur football outside the NCAA.
Well, that is certainly a creative way to look at it, but I'm not sure how realistic it is. No money men have appeared clamoring to start a new minor league for football. Plus, the minor league baseball system was not in great shape before the COVID and MLB used COVID to drive a dagger in it.
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Glad to read he’s healthy and back with the team
Brady's cardiologist has not cleared him to return to workouts.
https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2020/08/iu-freshman-brady-feeney-tested-positive-for-covid-still-dealing-with-symptoms-according-to-mother/
".... a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes..."
"Covid-19 is serious. I never thought that I would have serious health complications from this virus, but look at what happened.🤦♂️ We need to listen to our medical experts."
-- Brady Feeney
https://sportsnaut.com/2020/08/indianas-brady-feeney-who-has-serious-health-complications-from-covid-19-speaks-out/
Finding one 325 lb 18 year old that got sick doesn’t do much to refute me saying “hasn’t really done much to young healthy athletes”
I didn’t say “no athlete has ever or will ever get sick from this” so essentially the fact that teams have been practicing and holding workouts and we have exactly one case to point to is a pretty good indication that this virus isn’t a big threat to the athletes.
Looks like you’ve pivoted from “hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes” to “hasn’t really done much to young healthy athletes.” I’ll take that as progress that for now you at least recognize COVID-19 may have health consequences for young athletes.
Like so much about the disease, the long-term impacts for athletes who contract it (young and old) are not fully understood, including lingering health problems such as heart, lung and cognitive issues.
Here’s a few more examples of young athletes that are struggling with the complications:
Red Sox ace, 27, won’t pitch this season because of heart ailment linked to covid-19
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez described his experience with covid-19 as feeling “like I was 100 years old.” Now, the 27-year-old left-hander will miss the 2020 season while recovering from a heart issue related to the illness.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/08/02/red-sox-ace-27-wont-pitch-this-season-because-heart-ailment-linked-covid-19/
COVID-19 took a toll on Clemson’s Xavier Thomas. Now he’ll miss most of 2020
“Tigers coach Dabo Swinney announced Thursday night that defensive end Xavier Thomas will redshirt this year after a battle with COVID-19 and strep throat. Thomas will be eligible to play in four games and still redshirt. And Swinney is hopeful the junior will be able to contribute some this year.”
https://www.thestate.com/article244771767.html
Houston DL Sedrick Williams Says He Has Heart Complications from COVID-19
“University of Houston defensive lineman Sedrick Williams will not play in the 2020 season because of heart complications related to COVID-19. 'I’ve had my mind made up for a min now , but hearing this story made it even easier ... As a result of the virus I’ve had complications with my heart and I really don’t know the outcome or what’s in store for me in the future , I just know that my life is more precious to me than football could ever be ... I’VE DECIDED TO OPT OUT OF THE 2020 FOOTBALL SEASON due to these complications ... I won’t take this year for granted , IM COMING BACK BIGGER , FASTER , & STRONGER than EVER ...’”
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/1615047062041/houston-dl-sedrick-williams-says-he-has-heart-complications-from-covid-19
These athletes had the coronavirus. Will they ever be the same?
“…interviews with athletes who have contracted the virus — from professionals to college athletes to weekend hobbyists — revealed their surprise at the potency of its symptoms, struggles to reestablish workout regimens, lingering battles with lung issues and muscle weakness, and unsettling bouts of anxiety about whether they would be able to match their physical peaks.”
https://www.briancolemd.com/blogpost/2020/06/02/these-athletes-had-the-coronavirus-will-they-ever-be-the-same/
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Glad to read he’s healthy and back with the team
Brady's cardiologist has not cleared him to return to workouts.
https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2020/08/iu-freshman-brady-feeney-tested-positive-for-covid-still-dealing-with-symptoms-according-to-mother/
".... a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes..."
"Covid-19 is serious. I never thought that I would have serious health complications from this virus, but look at what happened.🤦♂️ We need to listen to our medical experts."
-- Brady Feeney
https://sportsnaut.com/2020/08/indianas-brady-feeney-who-has-serious-health-complications-from-covid-19-speaks-out/
Finding one 325 lb 18 year old that got sick doesn’t do much to refute me saying “hasn’t really done much to young healthy athletes”
I didn’t say “no athlete has ever or will ever get sick from this” so essentially the fact that teams have been practicing and holding workouts and we have exactly one case to point to is a pretty good indication that this virus isn’t a big threat to the athletes.
Looks like you’ve pivoted from “hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes” to “hasn’t really done much to young healthy athletes.” I’ll take that as progress that for now you at least recognize COVID-19 may have health consequences for young athletes.
Like so much about the disease, the long-term impacts for athletes who contract it (young and old) are not fully understood, including lingering health problems such as heart, lung and cognitive issues.
Here’s a few more examples of young athletes that are struggling with the complications:
Red Sox ace, 27, won’t pitch this season because of heart ailment linked to covid-19
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez described his experience with covid-19 as feeling “like I was 100 years old.” Now, the 27-year-old left-hander will miss the 2020 season while recovering from a heart issue related to the illness.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/08/02/red-sox-ace-27-wont-pitch-this-season-because-heart-ailment-linked-covid-19/
COVID-19 took a toll on Clemson’s Xavier Thomas. Now he’ll miss most of 2020
“Tigers coach Dabo Swinney announced Thursday night that defensive end Xavier Thomas will redshirt this year after a battle with COVID-19 and strep throat. Thomas will be eligible to play in four games and still redshirt. And Swinney is hopeful the junior will be able to contribute some this year.”
https://www.thestate.com/article244771767.html
Houston DL Sedrick Williams Says He Has Heart Complications from COVID-19
“University of Houston defensive lineman Sedrick Williams will not play in the 2020 season because of heart complications related to COVID-19. 'I’ve had my mind made up for a min now , but hearing this story made it even easier ... As a result of the virus I’ve had complications with my heart and I really don’t know the outcome or what’s in store for me in the future , I just know that my life is more precious to me than football could ever be ... I’VE DECIDED TO OPT OUT OF THE 2020 FOOTBALL SEASON due to these complications ... I won’t take this year for granted , IM COMING BACK BIGGER , FASTER , & STRONGER than EVER ...’”
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/1615047062041/houston-dl-sedrick-williams-says-he-has-heart-complications-from-covid-19
These athletes had the coronavirus. Will they ever be the same?
“…interviews with athletes who have contracted the virus — from professionals to college athletes to weekend hobbyists — revealed their surprise at the potency of its symptoms, struggles to reestablish workout regimens, lingering battles with lung issues and muscle weakness, and unsettling bouts of anxiety about whether they would be able to match their physical peaks.”
https://www.briancolemd.com/blogpost/2020/06/02/these-athletes-had-the-coronavirus-will-they-ever-be-the-same/
They all can't be Simba, The Lion King!!!!
Seriously, that gave me a good guffaw.
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A bunch of old people performing a CYA for a virus that hasn’t really affected young healthy athletes seems like a very effective way to jump start a massive unionization campaign.
Huh? The Pac-10 players started the rumblings early on and Big 10 players had jumped on it too.
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/8/8/21357306/college-football-players-letter-pac-12-big-10-ncaa-george-floyd-protests-civil-rights-paid-amateur
Yeah, I still call it the Pac-10.
I think being told they can’t play is the perfect opportunity for these student athletes to seize some control.
The NCAA’s indentured servant business model is successful because it streamlines the whole process of training/coaching/development/spotlight for these kids. It literally has no competition other than players leaving for the NFL.
These guys want to play and now the opportunity isn’t there. But it also opens the door for them to create their own opportunity to play high level amateur football outside the NCAA.
I really think this situation clearly illustrates that they're not student-athletes. That having a campus with a physical attendance of 20k+ is a dumb idea has little to do with whether we can run a big-money athletic endeavor, which is basically what Ohio State football is. The only challenge is that it's 6x the people per team as an NBA franchise. I get why the B1G feels like it had to cancel and am 100% against schools reopening, but I think football teams like OSU or Nebraska have a fair beef.
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Not that I fault either person, but the Big10 commissioner, Kevin Warren, can hop a plane to watch his son play for Mississippi State if he needs a live game football fix.
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Not that I fault either person, but the Big10 commissioner, Kevin Warren, can hop a plane to watch his son play for Mississippi State if he needs a live game football fix.
Yep he could. Best not to publicize it. I'm thinking it wouldn't be a good look.
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No one wants to be the place that has a kid die from
Rona on their watch even if that kid might have caught it and died anyways outside of sport
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In football news ....
The Central Arkansas Bears score with 34 seconds left to beat the Governors from Austin Peay.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/penn-state-football-doctor-reveals-a-third-of-big-ten-athletes-who-tested-positive-for-covid-19-also-develop-myocarditis/ar-BB18Gxja?li=BB15ms5q
30-35% seems like a game changer and hardly isolated instance.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/penn-state-football-doctor-reveals-a-third-of-big-ten-athletes-who-tested-positive-for-covid-19-also-develop-myocarditis/ar-BB18Gxja?li=BB15ms5q
30-35% seems like a game changer and hardly isolated instance.
Except the PSU "doctor" is walking it back. I have no clue what he thinks he was trying to say at this point.
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Who is?
https://twitter.com/SirYacht
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Except the PSU "doctor" is walking it back. I have no clue what he thinks he was trying to say at this point.
Can you imagine the absolute fucking shitstorm that guy’s life has been since he published that? Football money will ruin his career...if he’s lucky.
On the other side of the coin we know lots of different and very common diseases have various inherent symptoms.
The common cold, the flu, pneumonia, infections, et al nearly always present problems like reduced lung and heart function, prolonged recovery time after physical activity, you name it.
It isn’ whether or not there’s a 1 in 3 chance of myocarditis so much as how dangerous is it and how should it be managed.
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Can you imagine the absolute fucking shitstorm that guy’s life has been since he published that? Football money will ruin his career...if he’s lucky.
On the other side of the coin we know lots of different and very common diseases have various inherent symptoms.
The common cold, the flu, pneumonia, infections, et al nearly always present problems like reduced lung and heart function, prolonged recovery time after physical activity, you name it.
It isn’ whether or not there’s a 1 in 3 chance of myocarditis so much as how dangerous is it and how should it be managed.
I've heard you can catch the heart thing from the flu as well. The question is whether you have a greater chance of heart issues if you get the COVID. No clue how long it would take to figure that out.
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According to the team’s findings, a Covid-19 infection generally begins when the virus enters the body through ACE2 receptors in the nose, (The receptors, which the virus is known to target, are abundant there.) The virus then proceeds through the body, entering cells in other places where ACE2 is also present: the intestines, kidneys, and heart. This likely accounts for at least some of the disease’s cardiac and GI symptoms.
As bradykinin builds up in the body, it dramatically increases vascular permeability. In short, it makes your blood vessels leaky. This aligns with recent clinical data, which increasingly views Covid-19 primarily as a vascular disease, rather than a respiratory one.
https://elemental.medium.com/a-supercomputer-analyzed-covid-19-and-an-interesting-new-theory-has-emerged-31cb8eba9d63
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So if we just wear clothespins on our noses COVID will be a thing of the past. Sucks the mouth breathers get to skate on this.
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Is Sir Yacht a Trump mult?
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oh there's actually football playing today, neat
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oh there's actually football playing today, neat
Anything actually worth watching before the Pale Hose take the diamond at 610 and the Vegas Stars game at 7?
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Probably not, but there are some lackluster NCAA football games today
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Will there be a season? If so; will they require masks of some sort? Will we be any good?
I don't know jack shit about football and never much cared unless the Illini or Bears were playing.
You're like everyone else around here. Don't worry about it,
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I MISS YOU ILLINI
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I MISS YOU ILLINI
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29897305/sources-big-ten-announce-october-return
we're back baby!
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These games on so far all suck. Put on some baseball with playoff implications! At least Stanley Cup Final starts tonight!
Who you guys got? Stars or the 'ning? I'm leaning towards the Lightning myself.
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Yeah the football games blow. US Open for this guy. Visiting a good friend out of state this weekend so realistically probably gonna see the bottom of a lot of empty beers tonight
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I've actually got the golf on myself.
What beers you drinking?
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What the heck is with this guy picking out a divot? Shoot the ball!
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I've actually got the golf on myself.
What beers you drinking?
Still en route but probably moon man
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LSU/Miss St was entertaining
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LSU/Miss St was entertaining
It probably is the only college tackle football game that's been entertaining all sesson.
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I didnt see much, but going into Baton Rouge and getting a W is impressive.
If I'm not mistaken, Leach was available when we saw glory days ahead with Beckman. But then, Beckman's 'sucess' at Toledo was due to Matt Campbell.
Beckman's stellar ACT score trumped Leach's baggage.
We went the safe route.
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I didnt see much, but going into Baton Rouge and getting a W is impressive.
If I'm not mistaken, Leach was available when we saw glory days ahead with Beckman. But then, Beckman's 'sucess' at Toledo was due to Matt Campbell.
Beckman's stellar ACT score trumped Leach's baggage.
We went the safe route.
He wouldn't have stuck around Champaign very long anyway
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He wouldn't have stuck around Champaign very long anyway
Shoot low.
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I was thinking about this while watching the game. Leach was available and was talked about. If he’d been hired under Thomas his career would probably be over, maybe an OC at Bumfuck State or something
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I watched parts of the Georgia/Auburn game Saturday. It's the first I've watched this season. If all those Georgia fans are typical of what's going on across the south, this really is a house of cards. Those players will be mingling with all those shirtless drunks and hitting on the low hanging fruit sure as shit.
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I think most of the players understand what’s at stake.
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That's the point, most.
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How have they not released BIG TEN scheduled times yet?
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OK going for it in 2nd OT vs Tx, 4th and inches, and Rattler snakes in for the td.
Tx ball. Obvious hold gets missed and Ehlinger runs it in. 45-45.
3rd OT. OK gets a fg attempt blocked.
Tx tries for the game winning fg on 2nd down. Of course he misses.
4th OT. OK td. They have to go for 2. 53-45.
Tx ball.
Ehlinger throws a pick in the end zone.
OK gets the win.
Nice call on 2nd down going for the fg, coach Herman.
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Gotta love the defense and coaching in the minuscule 12
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'Hopefully the administration allows us to pack the Swamp,' Dan Mullen said, pointing toward the governor's mandate.
19 positive tests for the Gators this morning; game postponed....
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'Hopefully the administration allows us to pack the Swamp,' Dan Mullen said, pointing toward the governor's mandate.
19 positive tests for the Gators this morning; game postponed....
And Nick Saban has the Rona too
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Gotta love the defense and coaching in the minuscule 12
Check the Big XII Conference by-laws. Playing, attempting to play, planning to play, and/or practicing defense is illegal.
Speaking of the Big XII:
1. Any analyst/announcer/reporter who had proclaimed "Texas is back" (yet again) ought to be publicly flogged.
2. Anyone heard from Les Miles lately?
3. Anyone want Tom Herman's (Texas head football coach) job?
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Man I (and apparently everyone else) thought Tom Herman was going to crush it at Texas.
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After getting an undeserved win at home last week vs Arkansas, Auburn goes to S Car for a loss.
Ky goes to to Tenn and hands them their worst loss as a ranked team to an unranked team.
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Liberty handles Syracuse @ Syracuse...just really thought Babers was getting something going there a few years ago and now holy shit
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Liberty handles Syracuse @ Syracuse...just really thought Babers was getting something going there a few years ago and now holy shit
Liberty had 2 players over 100 yards rushing in the teams net rushing of 338 yards vs Syr.
Last year ?
Team net was -4.
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Eat your heart out, Cody Parkey!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBOT-oWKJWU
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The Seattle/Zona game last night was epic. Struggled to stay awake for it all but was worth it.
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Some UT band members lasso UT football.
Hook em, Bevo.
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/21/texas-longhorn-band-eyes-texas-baylor/
But we first must own the history. Only then can we reimagine its future.”
Uh, ok.
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Some UT band members lasso UT football.
Hook em, Bevo.
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/21/texas-longhorn-band-eyes-texas-baylor/
But we first must own the history. Only then can we reimagine its future.”
Uh, ok.
Justin Trudeau will still sing it.
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Maryland engaged in self one-upsmanship for ugliest uniforms/helmets in college football.
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Also in OT vs the gofs.
Md was 19 1/2 pt dawgs.
Terps score in OT, up 7. Gofs score and miss the PAT.
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Rob, you know anyone at CBS Sports? Who the fuck made the decision to put Indy v. Lions on in Chicago instead of Raven-Steeler? That person is a moron who should be forced to live with Judge Judy.
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Does Ryan Baker count?
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Also, are you not familiar with streaming?
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Bears looking like someone lit a fire under their asses!
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Does Ryan Baker count?
Yes
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Also, are you not familiar with streaming?
Too many popups and viruses.
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Bears take a quarter and a half off. Let’s see if there’s any gas left in the tank. Bench Nagy!
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Too many popups and viruses.
Sportsbay isn't so buggy.
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Watching the cowboys/eagles is like watching old people fuck.
What a football weekend. First watching the Illini and Bears lose in horrifically painful fashion and then this shit!?!? This can’t be good for the immune system.
And still an hour before the new Fargo airs, but I’ll be long asleep before that ends. 🤦🏻
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Sportsbay isn't so buggy.
sportsurge.net is the way I do it if I feel like watching sports
sucks they don't have ncaa basketball but pretty much everything else
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The 49ers are so short handled they’re playing some white guy named McGlinchey
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Who knew Lovie Smith (seasons 2-4) and Tim Beckman (seasons 1-3) had the same W-L records:
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The #13 Hoosiers taking care of business at home vs the Wolverines at the half.
Sparty getting whupped 35-0 at the half at xxxx.
Huskers up 13-7 at NU.
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Wisco up 28-0 at the Wolverines with 5 min gone in the 2nd qtr.
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Wisco up 28-0 at the Wolverines with 5 min gone in the 2nd qtr.
The goal line stand + replay reversal = schadenfreude gold.
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Who had the 2020 vision to imagine this ?
Yesterday's AP top 25.
#15 the Coastal Carolina Roosters (7-0).
#16 the Marshall Thundering Herd (7-0).
#22 freakin Liberty (8-0) in year #2 of full FBS membership .
#25 The Ragin Cajuns from Lafayette (7-1).
Meanwhile, it took a record setting performance by Juice2 to get the win over Rutgers.
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I did.
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The Arizona Cardinals seem to have the highest number of Scotch-Irish brothers in the league
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Who had the 2020 vision to imagine this ?
Yesterday's AP top 25.
#15 the Coastal Carolina Roosters (7-0).
#16 the Marshall Thundering Herd (7-0).
#22 freakin Liberty (8-0) in year #2 of full FBS membership .
#25 The Ragin Cajuns from Lafayette (7-1).
Meanwhile, it took a record setting performance by Juice2 to get the win over Rutgers.
Believe it or not, Liberty has a really.good club hockey team. Imports a lot of European players. PTL stands for Pass The Loot....
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Believe it or not, Liberty has a really.good club hockey team. Imports a lot of European players. PTL stands for Pass The Loot....
President Trump Lost
Pandemic Trashes Lives
Pay The Line (craps, when a 7 or 11 is rolled on the come out)
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Gophers up on Boilers
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The gofs were a little fortunate to get the win being down a bunch of players. A questionable offensive pass interference on a late td that may have been the game winner for PU.
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Really impressed with NW today. Badgers physically pushed us and UM all over the place. They couldn't do it to the wildcats.
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Yeah that outcome really surprised me. One thing that kept coming back to me today is Lovie’s policy of not tackling to the ground in practice and how each year we’ve seen the team typically take several weeks to start playing through contact and making tackles.
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Really impressed with NW today. Badgers physically pushed us and UM all over the place. They couldn't do it to the wildcats.
Northwestern played a smart game. The Wildcats defense is excellent and quite opportunistic. Pat Fitzgerald & Mike Hankwitz (DC) have done a great job over the years. Scary part is the university made a huge commitment to football (new $270M facility for all sports opened in 2018) and Fitzgerald is still a young head coach with no (apparent) aspirations of finding another college/NFL job.
https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2018/06/28/lakefront-facility-puts-northwestern-among-the.html
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Watching the Bedlam matchup. OSU’s defense makes Illinois’ look like the 85 Bears
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Northwestern played a smart game. The Wildcats defense is excellent and quite opportunistic. Pat Fitzgerald & Mike Hankwitz (DC) have done a great job over the years. Scary part is the university made a huge commitment to football (new $270M facility for all sports opened in 2018) and Fitzgerald is still a young head coach with no (apparent) aspirations of finding another college/NFL job.
https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2018/06/28/lakefront-facility-puts-northwestern-among-the.html
NW has had a good thing going for quite some time. They were 3-9 last year (but still pushed our shit in). But they’re certainly light years ahead of us and with that investment and and continuity it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon. At the same time if schools like WI, IA, NW can build long term successful programs there shouldn’t be any reason Illinois can’t.
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Watching the Bedlam matchup. OSU’s defense makes Illinois’ look like the 85 Bears
Oklahoma State is right up there with the biggest frauds in college football. Just about every year, the Cowpies win a few games, proclaim themselves Big XII contenders and then fall flat on their face against [insert Big XII conference team besides OU] before finally getting rolled by Oklahoma.
Hope you're feeling better.
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NW has had a good thing going for quite some time. They were 3-9 last year (but still pushed our shit in). But they’re certainly light years ahead of us and with that investment and and continuity it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon. At the same time if schools like WI, IA, NW can build long term successful programs there shouldn’t be any reason Illinois can’t.
I agree there is no reason why Illinois cannot be successful at football. The on-field success (at football) Northwestern, Stanford and Duke have enjoyed the past 25 years has invalidated any and all excuses. Note that I'm not talking perennial national/conference champion contender level for the Illini; however, the success and consistency Iowa has enjoyed during the Hayden Fry / Kirk Ferentz years is, IMO, a reasonable expectation.
When I was going to college, Northwestern was arguably still the worst college football program. A few years earlier over a 4 year period (1978-81), the Wildcats lost 34 in a row while compiling a 1-42-1 record. The '81 team finished 0-11 and gave up 505 points in 11 games while scoring...82. Yikes. I doubt the Illini have ever approached that level of all-time futility. Times have changed, though. Ever since Gary Barnett led the Wildcats to the Rose Bowl following the 1995 season, Northwestern has generally fielded a competitive football team each year. Fitzgerald has done a great job at his alma mater since taking over in 2006. Last year was a bit of an aberration for the Wildcats, I think. After Northwestern beat Wisconsin yesterday, it appears the Wildcats will be heading to Indianapolis to play in the B1G Ten Championship (barring Covid-19 interruptions). If it happens, that would be twice in the past 3 conference championship games for NW (also 2018 against Ohio State). Crazy. I think 2020 Northwestern is much better equipped to compete with Ohio State, if they meet in Indy.
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Good stuff! And thanks for the well wishes!
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lol.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1330697429184892928
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That’s great
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Since Ohio State-Illinois has been cancelled, I'm watching Maryland at Indiana. Desperate times call for desperate measures, right?!
2020 special: Maryland loses 34 yards on a play and still gets a first down. MD is driving but another Taulia Tagoviloa pass is picked off and returned a long way before the DB fumbles. Perhaps that's why he's a DB, not a WR. Terps recover. 1st down, MD, but only after losing 34 yards in field position on the play.
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Jaret Patterson, Buffalo, with 385 yards rushing and 8 tds.
So far.
5 minutes left in the game.
Finishes with 8 to tie Howard Griffith.
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Jaret Patterson, Buffalo, with 385 yards rushing and 8 tds.
So far.
5 minutes left in the game.
Finishes with 8 to tie Howard Griffith.
I met Howard in person once, I said he was the Al Bundy of college football... he didn't get the joke till I explained it to him 😂
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Rutgers goes into W Lafayette to get a win, 37-30.
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Still 99% sure we beat Purdue if we didn’t have to play our practice squad QB. We’d be sitting at 3-2 with the NUrds suddenly looking beatable and Iowa being mediocre.
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Did anyone see the insane shit Syracuse did today? 1-9 now. Few years ago I remember a few of us lamenting Babers but what a fucking train wreck they are.
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JizzJudy would have kicked off better than the Vanderbilt chick. WTF was that?
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The Hoosier defense leads the country with 16 picks.
At least 2 picks in 7 straight games, and 3 in 3 straight.
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JizzJudy would have kicked off better than the Vanderbilt chick. WTF was that?
Nerves.
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Jeremy Chinn from SIU, Carolina rookie of the year candidate, scores 2 tds in 10 seconds vs the Vikes.
Cousins gets hit and fumbles and Chinn takes it in. After the kickoff, Vikes Dalvin Cook fumbles on first down and Chinn takes it in.
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House of Chin?
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Reminds me of Linsanity and the Chink in the Armor story
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Nerves.
Katie Hnida says grow a pair!
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House of Chin?
Coleman already has that one locked up. Literally. His chin is his whole face🤷🏻♂️
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The Baker Mayfield commercials are trash just like his plastic wife.
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https://twitter.com/tatefrazier/status/1335385983701970944?s=21
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Michigan-Ohio St won’t be played for first time since 1917.
Survived the swine flu, Great Depression, WWII, John Cooper and Brady Hoke, but not the COVID
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Harbaugh didn't want Michigan to be the first time in the modern era to give up a 100 in a football game.
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Nice seing fans in the seats in Cleveland
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I was surprised to see fans in a northern clime as well
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That was one helluva game!
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Congratulations to Kendrick Green, 1st team all Big10. 👍
The first Illini pick on offense since A.J. Jenkins in .......
2011.
Today starts a 3 day early signing period.
The gofs list 18, with five 4 stars and the rest being 3 stars. No idea whose ranking system is being used.
FightingIllini.com is currently showing us with 3 signings.
Here's the bio page for the 1st player I went to to count stars ......
(https://i.ibb.co/54tVktZ/Screenshot-20201216-065551.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pwGpQGq)
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Very fitting as Lovie and crew were nowhere to be found on the recruiting trail
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Very fitting as Lovie and crew were nowhere to be found on the recruiting trail
I’m just curious as to why Lovie and his son aren’t congratulating the players for the awards and accomplishments they won. Idk, they might be doing it behind closed doors. Just nothing on social media.
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Lovie doesn’t use Twitter and his son deleted his account after his altercation with Whitman
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Lovie didn’t even make a statement, right? Unless I missed it?
He has zero interest in that community down there. Couldn’t wait to head back to the floating raft in the pool
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Lovie didn’t even make a statement, right? Unless I missed it?
He has zero interest in that community down there. Couldn’t wait to head back to the floating raft in the pool
Yeah he hasn’t said a single thing to the media about it. Shows how much he cares about it and the players. Sad for being such a “great person” and having “so much character.” He can fuck off!
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We are going to make Illini Football great again, and getting rid of this overhyped fraud was step 1
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Very fitting as Lovie and crew were nowhere to be found on the recruiting trail
ALionEye has a free article at IlliniBoard where he attempts to dispel many, what he would claim are, myths about the Lovie Era, such as this comment. Not sure I buy everything he says, but It is an interesting counterpoint to the common refrains being bandied about (if you can get past the "look at me, woe is me" stuff).
https://illiniboard.com/story/2020/12/15/couldn-t-care-less
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We are going to make Illini Football great again, and getting rid of this overhyped fraud was step 1
So, I got a text from a friend who was a Wisky walkon way back when, claiming his HS friend on the Illinois board was asking about Bielema. "He's the top candidate right now."
What a trainwreck that would be....
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I wanted the guy gone too, but we don't know if he has spoken with the players or not. That seems a little unfair.
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He spoke with the players
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ALionEye has a free article at IlliniBoard where he attempts to dispel many, what he would claim are, myths about the Lovie Era, such as this comment. Not sure I buy everything he says, but It is an interesting counterpoint to the common refrains being bandied about (if you can get past the "look at me, woe is me" stuff).
https://illiniboard.com/story/2020/12/15/couldn-t-care-less
Oooooooooof
Yes, pandering to HS coaches and getting people to like you takes some work. To say that “it wasn’t an effort issue” and follow it up “he had no interest in getting people to like him” is pretty contradicting.
This is the real essence of why this was such a short-sighted hire. Just like the way he viewed media obligations in Chicago....not his thing. No interest. That also weaved its way into his staffing problems
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So, I got a text from a friend who was a Wisky walkon way back when, claiming his HS friend on the Illinois board was asking about Bielema. "He's the top candidate right now."
What a trainwreck that would be....
From what I have been told, Bielma is Reggie Theus-ing this. He has tried his ass off to turn himself into a candidate and it’s not necessarily what it looks like. I don’t doubt he was given an interview but a simple call to Alvarez and I can’t imagine Whitman would do it. He burned a lot of bridges and has a terrible reputation
Plus, if he was the choice, this would be done. Seems pretty obvious the holdup is that their guy is coaching this weekend
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And if the guy is an asst coach somewhere, it could have been taken care of even if his team was playing this weekend.
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From what I have been told, Bielma is Reggie Theus-ing this. He has tried his ass off to turn himself into a candidate and it’s not necessarily what it looks like. I don’t doubt he was given an interview but a simple call to Alvarez and I can’t imagine Whitman would do it. He burned a lot of bridges and has a terrible reputation
Plus, if he was the choice, this would be done. Seems pretty obvious the holdup is that their guy is coaching this weekend
Agreed. Leipold or Monken I’m sure are the top 2. I’m guessing Leipold....or kind of hoping. You don’t wanna hire a guy who would have to change his whole offensive system in Monken. That would basically make a person not who they actually are and/or what got them to where they are. Just my opinion. Leipold has shown what he can build everywhere he’s went.
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I saw this posted on Twitter. For those doubting the Lovie effort part...
https://twitter.com/thedrive935/status/1339362822485110784?s=21
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The way he and the staff neglected high schools in this state would constitute a for-cause termination in most other ultra high paying positions.
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The way he and the staff neglected high schools in this state would constitute a for-cause termination in most other ultra high paying positions.
Yeah they were basically taking vacations to warm destinations instead of recruiting. Why stay in boring Illinois. They can all fuck off. I’d make a case for keeping Cory Patterson. Seems like he held up his end of the bargain.
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I love Robert’s passion and commitment to the program but every time I read something he’s written (2-3 times a year, maybe) I feel like I just watched a John Hughes movie.
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It's going to become increasingly hard to argue that relevance is just around the corner. But who knows, maybe people will be able to rehash those same emotions over a five-year cycle.
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Get the questions ready Rob. And somebody find this man an Orange block I cap
(https://www.si.com/.image/ar_1:1%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTY4MTkwMDc5Mzc4Nzk0Mzk3/lance-leipold-buffalo-bulls-football-q-ajpg.jpg)
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When's the presser? There's nothing in my inbox.
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Also, per your sources, was Luke Fickell able to control his laughter?
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Also, per your sources, was Luke Fickell able to control his laughter?
I don’t know if they ever even talked directly. Whitman got in contact with Urban Meyer to help. The pitch was the B10W sucks and your path to the conference title game is manageable every year.
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Get the questions ready Rob. And somebody find this man an Orange block I cap
(https://www.si.com/.image/ar_1:1%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTY4MTkwMDc5Mzc4Nzk0Mzk3/lance-leipold-buffalo-bulls-football-q-ajpg.jpg)
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
👏🏼 👏🏼
👏🏼 👏🏼
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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I love Robert’s passion and commitment to the program but every time I read something he’s written (2-3 times a year, maybe) I feel like I just watched a John Hughes movie.
Now that's good stuff.
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I saw this posted on Twitter. For those doubting the Lovie effort part...
https://twitter.com/thedrive935/status/1339362822485110784?s=21
How many P5 players they produce since Lovie was named coach? I read 2 and one of them is Kruetz.
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From what I have been told, Bielma is Reggie Theus-ing this. He has tried his ass off to turn himself into a candidate and it’s not necessarily what it looks like. I don’t doubt he was given an interview but a simple call to Alvarez and I can’t imagine Whitman would do it. He burned a lot of bridges and has a terrible reputation
Plus, if he was the choice, this would be done. Seems pretty obvious the holdup is that their guy is coaching this weekend
I'm biased, but the calls for Bielema (like Kedric Prince pushing him immediately on Twitter) seems inorganic as hell. He's the only listed candidate drawing bitter and hard dissent from a portion of the fanbase that I can tell. I can't imagine Whitman would want that fuss and be willing to stake his football legacy on a guy who washed out at Arkansas.
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Agreed.
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I'm biased, but the calls for Bielema (like Kedric Prince pushing him immediately on Twitter) seems inorganic as hell. He's the only listed candidate drawing bitter and hard dissent from a portion of the fanbase that I can tell. I can't imagine Whitman would want that fuss and be willing to stake his football legacy on a guy who washed out at Arkansas.
I’ll ban myself to the “What is Nichi listening to” forever if he gets hired.
Not happening
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I’ll ban myself to the “What is Nichi listening to” forever if he gets hired.
Not happening
Same.
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Get the questions ready Rob. And somebody find this man an Orange block I cap
(https://www.si.com/.image/ar_1:1%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTY4MTkwMDc5Mzc4Nzk0Mzk3/lance-leipold-buffalo-bulls-football-q-ajpg.jpg)
who the hell is that
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who the hell is that
Lance Leipold. HC at Buffalo and probably our next coach.
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Lance Leipold. HC at Buffalo and probably our next coach.
oh okay
his record at UW Whitewater is very impressive, hopefully he can have success like Bo Ryan or something but for football, for the Illini
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The orange sweater vest brigade will love Lance.
Absolutely no idea how well he can recruit. They did pretty poorly at Buffalo in comparison to their peers, but it seems like he recruits well to a system fit.
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Buffalo vs Ball State from Detroit on ESPN tonite 6:30.
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Buffalo vs Ball State from Detroit on ESPN tonite 6:30.
Good chance to see our new coach in action. Let’s hope he can recruit at this level. We know he can coach the players he gets, but will it be B1G caliber is to be seen. I think recruiting is based a lot on effort and I hope he’s up to the task. We sure know the last staff wasn’t.
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With what we've been put thru, I'm hoping he and his staff can coach up the 3 stars until some 4 stars decide to sign up.
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With what we've been put thru, I'm hoping he and his staff can coach up the 3 stars until some 4 stars decide to sign up.
He better, because that’s all we currently have on the roster lol.
Side note: BheBhe announced for the NFL draft, so he’s gone.
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I like Leipold (fellow cheesehead) and hope he succeeds.
There is certainly a bust potential factor but he passes the resume test as far as clear program improvement and conference domination. Shades of Underwood at SFA
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I think he's got a pretty high floor relative to other coaches who would potentially take this job.
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I don’t know why but for some reason I don’t think it’s Leipold. Maybe it is just wishful thinking.
With all Whitman’s emphasis on being able to recruit at a high level, going out and hiring a guy that has never even recruited at a P5 level would be an odd move.
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I don’t know why but for some reason I don’t think it’s Leipold. Maybe it is just wishful thinking.
With all Whitman’s emphasis on being able to recruit at a high level, going out and hiring a guy that has never even recruited at a P5 level would be an odd move.
At the end of the day it’s not really that desirable of a job.
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I think that goes without saying but that doesn’t relegate UI to taking a flyer on a guy who has never even faced the biggest challenge he’d face here in building a quality program.
But the job is a better one than it’s been the previous several searches at a minimum just due to facilities, larger hiring budget, a young hungry AD with a long leash, and a much more realistic path to P5 relevance in the relatively weak B1G West.
It’s probably a pipe dream but with the shit show unfolding in Texas maybe JW can finagle a deal that gets Herman. Texas doesn’t want him anymore and Herman has been essentially cuckolded by UT, so it makes some sense if they could figure out the buyout situation. I know Herman isn’t without his own set of question marks but I don’t think we could do any better really.
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I think that goes without saying but that doesn’t relegate UI to taking a flyer on a guy who has never even faced the biggest challenge he’d face here in building a quality program.
But the job is a better one than it’s been the previous several searches at a minimum just due to facilities, larger hiring budget, a young hungry AD with a long leash, and a much more realistic path to P5 relevance in the relatively weak B1G West.
It’s probably a pipe dream but with the shit show unfolding in Texas maybe JW can finagle a deal that gets Herman. Texas doesn’t want him anymore and Herman has been essentially cuckolded by UT, so it makes some sense if they could figure out the buyout situation. I know Herman isn’t without his own set of question marks but I don’t think we could do any better really.
If it is Lance, he wasn’t the first choice. And possibly not even second third or...who knows. I 100% believe the talk that he tried for Fickell badly. Pretty sure a handful of others said no thanks to interviews too
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It's gotta be a weird conversation. JW definitely thinks it's a good job.
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If it is Lance, he wasn’t the first choice.
Yes
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If it is Lance, he wasn’t the first choice. And possibly not even second third or...who knows. I 100% believe the talk that he tried for Fickell badly. Pretty sure a handful of others said no thanks to interviews too
Regardless of whether or not the new head coach is Whitman's first or 7th choice, hopefully it is someone who understands how to communicate, build a roster and develop players in the program. When players are playing out of position because of gaps in the roster, there are going to be problems.
Luke Fickell and his family are devout Catholics. Having a strong Catholic community where he coaches is important to them.
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Cincinnati it is then. It's absolutely chock full of papists.
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Cincinnati it is then. It's absolutely chock full of papists.
And the original home of Hustler magazine. Seems to all make sense.
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I know Fickell would be an exciting hire and is basically already anointed football genius but...honestly, one could make a case he’s not automatically good either
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And the original home of Hustler magazine. Seems to all make sense.
As if the two weren't related ... :eyeroll
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I know Fickell would be an exciting hire and is basically already anointed football genius but...honestly, one could make a case he’s not automatically good either
If I was AD, I'd give Fickell an opportunity.
Fickell was an assistant at Ohio State under Jim Tressel and later Urban Meyer. Mark Dantonio was DC under Tressel when Fickell started in 2002 as ST coach at OSU. So Fickell has had an opportunity to learn from several pretty successful coaches. FWIW, current MSU head coach Mel Tucker was DB coach for Tressel that same year.
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I don't think anybody is suggesting that UI wouldn't move mountains to get Fickell.
Just that we don't have any mountains.
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Hope that contract hasn’t been signed yet
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What time is the Illini game tomorrow? Channel? Why hasn't JudgeJudy started 2 game threads already?
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4:30 p.m. CT on FS1
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I say, I say 4:30 p.m. CT on FS1
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I owe you some pluses
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Tomorrow is going to be an awesome sports day. Great sports weekend actually. Trying to decide whether to enjoy the games tomorrow at home or visiting friends in a neighboring non-dystopian state.
Underground radio and pamphlets indicate there are still places a person can go enjoy pub food and libations with company while watching big sporting events. 🤐
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Janesville?
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Easy Village, Davenport
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Watching Oregon and USC, Oregon isn’t ranked. Quite a contrast to Maction.
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What's the average height/weight of a MAC o-line?
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I’m genuinely shocked they allowed a college football game to be played in Los Angeles.
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I’m genuinely shocked they allowed a college football game to be played in Los Angeles.
At least Oregon showed up to play. USC's QB had a tough game.
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I’m genuinely shocked they allowed a college football game to be played in Los Angeles.
I thought the same thing. Wonder if Murph biked down for the game.
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Maps says it's a 37 hour journey.
So maybe.
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So, I got a text from a friend who was a Wisky walkon way back when, claiming his HS friend on the Illinois board was asking about Bielema. "He's the top candidate right now."
What a trainwreck that would be....
Unfortunately, always trust content from The PAMan....
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Norte Dame answering the “do they belong” question in the usual manner.
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They didn't want to go to Pasadena.
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Norte Dame answering the “do they belong” question in the usual manner.
Much as I would have preferred Clemson getting knocked out of the CFP, watching Notre Dame get embarrassed on the big stage is quite therapeutic.
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Mouthpiece Mullen's Gators are getting their ass kicked by Alabama. 28-10 Tide with 2 minutes left in the 1st half.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30539266/dan-mullen-says-think-florida-gators-playoff-chances-win-sec-title-vs-alabama
Amazing he's dumb enough to talk smack before Florida plays Alabama in the SEC Championship.
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I kind of see this from a different angle. Any talk about the CFP from Mullen is moot until they win. He could have said, “We will talk about the CFP if we win.” Thats not exactly what fans and players want to hear from their coach.
They’re also big underdogs trying to get over the hump playing the premier program and rival from the neighboring state so that’s pretty much exactly what I’d expect from an SEC coach in his situation.
And I seriously doubt “bulletin board material” is much of a thing with the players or staff at Alabama. They’re a completely dominant machine. They’re more professional than a lot of professional football teams, including the Bears.
That all said he does say a lot of stupid shit
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Watching these games today really kind of reinforces the idea that CFB is kind of turning into women’s CBB. We essentially have a couple of ultra elite programs that are just head and shoulders above the rest.
Two lopsided matchups between top 6 teams today? Might as well skip all the bullshit and fast forward to the part where Clemson and Alabama play for the title.
I mean, say what you want about the randomness of the NCAA Tournament, but at least it’s an ethos.
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Najee Jones is a lot of fun to watch. He’s got power but there’s also some Alvin Kamara in his game.
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Watching these games today really kind of reinforces the idea that CFB is kind of turning into women’s CBB. We essentially have a couple of ultra elite programs that are just head and shoulders above the rest.
Two lopsided matchups between top 6 teams today? Might as well skip all the bullshit and fast forward to the part where Clemson and Alabama play for the title.
I mean, say what you want about the randomness of the NCAA Tournament, but at least it’s an ethos.
*Like*
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Watching these games today really kind of reinforces the idea that CFB is kind of turning into women’s CBB. We essentially have a couple of ultra elite programs that are just head and shoulders above the rest.
Two lopsided matchups between top 6 teams today? Might as well skip all the bullshit and fast forward to the part where Clemson and Alabama play for the title.
I mean, say what you want about the randomness of the NCAA Tournament, but at least it’s an ethos.
Yup...there are some serious flaws with CFB. At least a 16 team playoff would have some really competitive games between random teams. It truly is a broken system
And on a different note, CBB is a horrific watch these days
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Watching these games today really kind of reinforces the idea that CFB is kind of turning into women’s CBB. We essentially have a couple of ultra elite programs that are just head and shoulders above the rest.
Two lopsided matchups between top 6 teams today? Might as well skip all the bullshit and fast forward to the part where Clemson and Alabama play for the title.
I mean, say what you want about the randomness of the NCAA Tournament, but at least it’s an ethos.
This is perfect
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Kendrick Green USA Today 2nd team All American.
Congrats.
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I for one am glad to see this intrepid offensive line finally getting the credit it deserves!
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nflvideos/the-story-behind-whitney-mercilus-withmerci-foundation/vi-BB1cbOgV
Nice clip on Whitney's charity work. He's been doing this for 5 years.
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Oklahoma 31, Florida 13 at halftime in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.
Top 4 team -- already with 3 losses -- huh, Mullen? Maybe a little less time shooting off your mouth about the CFP and your team doesn't choke at home against a 5 loss, severely undermanned LSU team. As it is, Mullen made it really easy for the CFP.
Damn, now I feel like throwing a shoe at the TV whenever they show Mullen.
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About 6 minutes in the 4th quarter. I hope OU scores another TD and hangs 62 on the Gators.
Oklahoma 55, Not Even Remotely CFP Worthy Gators(1) 13
(1) Except in the eyes of some idiots on the CFP Committee.
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College football rankings and CFP were horrific this year, unless you consider the NCAA FB advertiser’s perspective. When you look at it that way, they fucking nailed it. Which, of course, is the entire point of college football.
Coastal Carolina lost their game to Liberty so it eliminates that controversy. Guess we shall see how Cincy does. If they won convincingly against UGA then we have a legit controversy. If they don’t, then it’s hard to argue we need an 8 team playoff. I just don’t see anyone outside that top 4 that can win 3 consecutive games against top 8 teams. We’d probably just get a first round of mostly blowouts with an occasional close game or upset.
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College football rankings and CFP were horrific this year, unless you consider the NCAA FB advertiser’s perspective. When you look at it that way, they fucking nailed it. Which, of course, is the entire point of college football.
Coastal Carolina lost their game to Liberty so it eliminates that controversy. Guess we shall see how Cincy does. If they won convincingly against UGA then we have a legit controversy. If they don’t, then it’s hard to argue we need an 8 team playoff. I just don’t see anyone outside that top 4 that can win 3 consecutive games against top 8 teams. We’d probably just get a first round of mostly blowouts with an occasional close game or upset.
Top 4? More.like top 2...
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College football rankings and CFP were horrific this year, unless you consider the NCAA FB advertiser’s perspective. When you look at it that way, they fucking nailed it. Which, of course, is the entire point of college football.
Coastal Carolina lost their game to Liberty so it eliminates that controversy. Guess we shall see how Cincy does. If they won convincingly against UGA then we have a legit controversy. If they don’t, then it’s hard to argue we need an 8 team playoff. I just don’t see anyone outside that top 4 that can win 3 consecutive games against top 8 teams. We’d probably just get a first round of mostly blowouts with an occasional close game or upset.
As an Ohio State alum, I'm all for keeping status quo. However, the rich getting richer isn't necessarily good for the long-term health of college football. Anyone else tired of seeing Alabama & Clemson (again) in the CFP? Out of the 36 CFP games played thus far, Alabama (9) and Clemson (9) have combined to play in 18. Ohio State (4) and Oklahoma (4) are next. So those 4 teams (out of @130 FBS programs) have combined to play 26 of the 36 CFP games (72%). Perhaps not quite as bad as 1% of the US population controlling 30% of the household wealth in the country (per Forbes).
As a college football fan, I say expand the CFP to 8 teams. When Group of 5 programs actually have a guaranteed slot in the CFP, recruiting at contending Group of 5 programs will improve. March Madness is much more entertaining with mid-major programs in the NCAA D1 basketball tournament. Who doesn't love the 5-12 matchup? I think the same thing could happen in FBS football. Really good up-and-coming coaches might be more willing to stay at those Group of 5 programs for a longer time if they have an avenue to reach the CFP.
My 2020 selections, as follows:
First, pick the 4 best conference champions: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Oklahoma
Note: Only 4 are selected to protect against a scenario where a P5 conference champ is average and the conference not very good bad top-to-bottom -- like the Pac 12 this season.
Next, pick the "best" Group of 5 team (1): Cincinnati
Third, pick the "best" remaining Power 5 team (1): Notre Dame
Note: ND, BYU, Army & Navy are considered P5
Finally, pick the 2 best remaining "at large" teams from all eligible FBS teams (2): Texas A&M and either Indiana, San Jose State, Coastal Carolina, BYU, or Louisiana.
Note: Georgia is off the list because it didn't win its division and has 2 losses. 3 loss team? NFY, GTFOOH. If I pick TAMU, I should probably pick Indiana, as both teams lost only 1 game on the road to the eventual conference champ. However, IU lost starting QB Pence for the season and that's one of the things the Committee would take into consideration.
I'm not being paid enough to come up with the playoff bracket for the 8 teams...
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I believe his name is "Penis."
Otherwise, spot on.
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Top 4? More.like top 2...
Maybe just big 1. Clemson lost to ND without Trevor Lawrence yet still put up 40 points in that game. His backup Uiagalelei put up video game numbers. Then Clemson slapped them around in the ACC championship and it looked like an entirely different matchup. Ohio State should be competitive with these teams on paper but struggled in their games against decent B1G teams. Bama has absolutely dong whipped everyone they’ve played other than letting Florida hang around after jumping out to a big lead in the SEC championship.
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I believe his name is "Penis."
Otherwise, spot on.
I’ve always thought the same thing 🤣
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The reigning champs say Geaux Tigers.
Keep it at 4.
The BCS goes to 8, and the idea of reshuffling the teams after the first round will be brought up sooner or later.
Maybe a 6 team BCS, with the top 2 getting byes, would be an option to be discussed first. This year, you could add TAMU or the Sooners and Cincy to the mix.
I have no interest in 1st round Bama vs BYU or Clemson vs the Ragin Cajuns. If they want to play the big boys, schedule a noncon game.
The networks will decide anyway.
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Ooooops. Wrong year.
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Cincinnati should be in the CFP ahead of Notre Dame. It’s a damn shame.
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If Cincy continues to dominate UGA will they get a UCF title?
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I think Ga got screwed on that fumble call. The ball had a better rotation on it than some of Trubs passes.
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Sure, why not.
Career long 53 yarder.
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Regardless of that game-winning FG by Georgia, Cincinnati should’ve had a shot in CFP ahead of ND. Being undefeated is the best you can do and if O$U got the shot, so should Cincinnati. I hate the politics of college football. It needs to have a playoff, plain and simple. Just like the NFL. It makes absolutely no sense to pick and choose who goes to what bowl. Let it be decided on the field.
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To each his own but I'd much rather be watching Bama-ND and Clemson-tOSU than Bama-Cincy and Clemson-Ga.
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To each his own but I'd much rather be watching Bama-ND and Clemson-tOSU than Bama-Cincy and Clemson-Ga.
No doubt O$U should be in. My only gripe is how can u leave an undefeated Cincy out? Especially for a one loss Notre Dame. Shit, they don’t even have a conference.
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I can leave Cincy out, no problem.
They played with Ga, but Ga was never considered for the BCS. I thought NU looked better than either today.
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its all about the ratings
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its all about the ratings
Yeah and I think that’s a shitty way to decide who’s better. It’s all politics. Terrible system in college football. Probably the worst in all of sports.
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I know Notre Dame historically commands a huge viewing audience but even if I were a Domer fan why would I want to witness the inevitable outcome of this contest? This was like when Eric Crouch and Nebraska got trashed by Colorado in 2001 but still made the title game only to get completely humiliated by Miami. How is this good for college football in any way?
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I would have been ok with Bama-OK, but they had 2 early losses. Bama-ND was going to be better ratings than Bama-OK. TAMU probably wasn't a consideration.
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Regardless of that game-winning FG by Georgia, Cincinnati should’ve had a shot in CFP ahead of ND. Being undefeated is the best you can do and if O$U got the shot, so should Cincinnati. I hate the politics of college football. It needs to have a playoff, plain and simple. Just like the NFL. It makes absolutely no sense to pick and choose who goes to what bowl. Let it be decided on the field.
No
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I thought NU looked better than either today.
The saddest part of today is that Fitzee is a better coach than the rest of the clowns in the final four
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Ryan Day is having a pretty good evening.
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9 observations from the tOSU game:
—tOSU absolutely worked Clemson in every aspect.
—Notre Dame is in Purgatory
—Don’t care enough to post any more observations
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9 observations from the tOSU game:
—tOSU absolutely worked Clemson in every aspect.
—Notre Dame is in Purgatory
—Don’t care enough to post any more observations
Spot on, Harv!
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9 observations from the tOSU game:
—tOSU absolutely worked Clemson in every aspect.
—Notre Dame is in Purgatory
—Don’t care enough to post any more observations
The other 6 observations were probably TD passes by Justin Fields.
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tOSU completely dismantled Clemson. Hard to believe, but they played a great game.
Bama toyed with ND. Bama's weakness on D 🤣🤣 wasn't apparent vs a decent ND offense and ND's strength on D was no match for Bama and their 3 of the top 5 vote getters on offense.
Brian Kelly said. “We battled. I thought we did some of the things that we wanted to today but we simply didn’t make enough plays.” The BK translator for 'we battled em toe to toe at the coin flip, but that was about it for the day'.
Trevor Lawrence and Etienne leave Clemson, and the ACC could have trouble justifying a BCS bid next year. The ACC is 0-3 with 2 more possible losses on tap for today.
The AAC gets knocked down a peg and is sitting at 1-4 with their lone win by Memphis over FAU. That won't help conference hopes for a BCS bid next year. Sorry Cincy.
As I said yesterday, I would have been ok with OK getting ND's bid and the Big12 is at 4-0 with a chance to go 5-0.
The Big10 ? 3-0 with a chance to go 4-0 and I'm guessing xxxx would have handled Missou if their game hadn't been covided. Auburn isnt the team they've had in some years and they fired Malzahn, but NU played well.
The best quote so far ? Mertz dropped the Dukes Mayo trophy and it shattered when it hit the floor. “We just wanted everybody to have a piece of that trophy,” was Chryst's response.
Here's hoping tOSU plays as well vs Bama.
Disclaimer: the season and bowl games get asterisks.
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The Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Seriously.
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Hey, it's good mayo.
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Hey, it's good mayo.
Ill take your word on that
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Texas fires Herman. Going after Sarkisian ?
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Texas fires Herman. Going after Sarkisian ?
I just posted as well in other thread.
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Ill take your word on that
I don't think they make a light, and it's only available at Wal-Mart around here.
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Chris Ash, DC at Texas, will be looking for work. I wonder if he wants to come back to the Big10 ?
Ash was Bielema's defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach from 2010-13 at Wisconsin and Arkansas
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dukes mayo is the best
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I like me some Daisy Dukes!
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So while I agree he should be fired for saying this, how/why in the hell is ESPN and others calling it racist?! What in that is racist?
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30668106/tennessee-chattanooga-mocs-fire-assistant-football-coach-chris-malone-racist-tweet
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because everything is racist now
get with the times grandpa
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Now we just need KAGlato to chime in.
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Race wasn’t even brought up...comment could have applied to any fat person not just a fat black woman !
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And now, the rest of the story....
https://www.thedailybeast.com/players-rip-a-fucking-corrupt-college-football-season?ref=home
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There’s no way the NFL allows anything other than a Brady vs Mahomes Super Bowl, right?
It’s the Super Bowl story the world needs!
Bills up 9-0.
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There’s no way the NFL allows anything other than a Brady vs Mahomes Super Bowl, right?
It’s the Super Bowl story the world needs!
Bills up 9-0.
Pretty sure State Farm was hoping for something else.
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Haha hadn’t thought of that. It’s kind of interesting how all almost all the insurance companies have followed Geico down the comedy route with their commercials. Progressive with Flo and co, Allstate with Mayhem, Farmers with extreme examples of random shit they’ve covered, Jake From State Farm. Whatever it is Shaq is doing with The General...
The original Jake From State Farm commercial years ago was decent but I personally think the new State Farm commercials with Rodgers and Mahomes are cringey bad. I know other people really like them which kinda make me feel like I must be missing something. 🤷🏻♂️
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Haha hadn’t thought of that. It’s kind of interesting how all almost all the insurance companies have followed Geico down the comedy route with their commercials. Progressive with Flo and co, Allstate with Mayhem, Farmers with extreme examples of random shit they’ve covered, Jake From State Farm. Whatever it is Shaq is doing with The General...
The original Jake From State Farm commercial years ago was decent but I personally think the new State Farm commercials with Rodgers and Mahomes are cringey bad. I know other people really like them which kinda make me feel like I must be missing something. 🤷🏻♂️
The Progressive commercials about turning out to be like your parents are pretty good and funny.
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Yeah those are probably my current favorites.
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What are commercials?
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Surely you didn’t learn of Metamucil from your doctor. 😬
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/nebraska-fans-react-to-the-luke-mccaffrey-news/ar-BB1d7c8V?li=BBnb7Kz
Another McCaffrey in the portal. Getting Frosty in Lincoln. ;D
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If his last name wasn’t McCaffery no one would care. I wish he’d stay forever based on seeing the Illini game verse them
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Northwestern signs Fitz to a 10 year deal
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Why not?
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So update on the Miles Smith firing here at Illinois. Sounds like (rumor) he punched Whitman in the face. Anybody have an inside scoop on if this is correct?!
Breal or Rob?
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I remember someone saying it on Loyalty and JW did have an additional mark under his eye during the press conference announcing Lovie’s departure.
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I remember someone saying it on Loyalty and JW did have an additional mark under his eye during the press conference announcing Lovie’s departure.
Very interesting. Sounds pretty professional and no idea how/why Miles would do something like that. So u got fired, so what?! I feel bad for the Texans. No idea wtf they’re thinking hiring Lovie and his son 😂 must wanna tank.
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Very interesting. Sounds pretty professional and no idea how/why Miles would do something like that. So u got fired, so what?! I feel bad for the Texans. No idea wtf they’re thinking hiring Lovie and his son 😂 must wanna tank.
Lovie’s record was .563 with the Bears, and he took Rex Fucking Grossman to the Super Bowl. The fans got so spoiled under Lovie that he got fired for going 10-6. If Lovie Smith was white, every team with a coaching vacancy would be throwing money at him.
He’s not so good of a college coach though.
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If Lovie Smith was white, every team with a coaching vacancy would be throwing money at him.
Really? Teams are falling all over themselves to hire minority candidates. He’s been picked up quickly from every firing he’s had. If we can allow ourselves to be honest, Lovie Smith being black had a pretty significant role in his being hired here. He’s a millionaire many times over. I don’t think even Lovie Smith himself would entertain such a discrimination conspiracy.
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If Lovie Smith was white, every team with a coaching vacancy would be throwing money at him.
Oh here we go.....
Race this, race that. Just stfu already.
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Oh here we go.....
Race this, race that. Just stfu already.
Yes, please stfu already you fucking loser.
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If Lovie Smith was white, every team with a coaching vacancy would be throwing money at him.
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Yes, please stfu already you fucking loser.
😂 *triggered*
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If Lovie Smith was white, every team with a coaching vacancy would be throwing money at him.
Pffft, ain't that the truth! If I was white, I guarantee I'd still be playin'. I'd show Brady and Mahomes how it's done.
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I'd wager that Ron has a fairly big penis.
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Man this is just great. Talk about a blast from the past. Moments like these make me happy I kept this place on life support for the 6 of us.
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I'd wager that Ron has a fairly big penis.
Because I'm black?
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It's the attitude, really.
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It's the attitude, really.
So you're saying that I have Big Dick Energy because I'm black? How progressive of you...
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Nah, you just reminded me of someone.
https://illinihq2.com/index.php?action=profile;u=36
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Nah, you just reminded me of someone.
https://illinihq2.com/index.php?action=profile;u=36
I see, I see. We all look the same to you.
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Facially, perhaps.
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Facially, perhaps.
Whaaat? I know I been to prison an all, but the homeboy don't get down that way.
Goddamn, no wonder they call you fucking...
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Just as long as it's not late for dinner.
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Just as long as it's not late for dinner.
Or racist.
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Hey, now that I have you here, there's something I've been wondering. How do you cool your balls?
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Hey, now that I have you here, there's something I've been wondering. How do you cool your balls?
I'm black and a convicted felon, so there ain't never no cooling balls. Besides, you ever look back to see me on film? Ain't no cooling that!
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Wonder if State Farm will be covering Mahomes' big loss?
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Tom Brady is clearly the GOAT
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Yeah no question after tonight. #GOAT
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Wow what a boring ass game. The Brady story is great but a competitive game would have been nice. TB played a great game. Hard to believe they lost to the Bears.
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Wow what a boring ass game. The Brady story is great but a competitive game would have been nice. TB played a great game. Hard to believe they lost to the Bears.
Brady wanted to be nice and finally give the Bears their first win against him before he goes out. What a guy.
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Wow what a boring ass game. The Brady story is great but a competitive game would have been nice. TB played a great game. Hard to believe they lost to the Bears.
I watched the Illini beat him ffs
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Really a piss poor job by the Chiefs coaching staff. Offensively they had 2 weeks to prepare for the fact the O Line was decimated and did not game plan to help those guys at all.
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Shit ton of buzz about Aaron Rodgers being dealt to the Broncos tonight.
See ya
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What I'm hearing is he'll be in Denver for 2022 season. His fiance hangs in Colorado when she's not filming. Jordan Love sitting for 2 yrs was the plan all along.