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  1. Nice summary. Comments about Utah ? Baylor had a 13-6 lead and gave up 2 TD's in the 4th Q, winner in final minutes (20-13). Utah without starting QB but beat Florida with backup.
  2. Does the hospital have a patient advocacy program that may assist you in finding help ?
  3. Fall 2023 Schedule (All home games) Saturday, Sept. 23 (10 AM) – St. Mary's Saturday, Sept. 23 (12:30 PM) – McLennan CC Wednesday, Oct. 4 (7:30 PM) – UTSA* Wednesday, Oct. 18 (7 PM) – Texas A&M* Friday, Oct. 27 (6 PM) – Texas State *games broadcasted on Longhorn Network MCC and St. Mary's will play each other, too, at 3 p.m. to wrap up a three-team round robin day on Saturday, Sept. 23. Joley Mitchell, who transferred from Notre Dame during the offseason, highlights a seven-player newcomer group that is filled with six freshman student-athletes that was ranked as the number four recruiting class in the nation. https://texassports.com/news/2023/9/13/softball-announces-fall-slate-of-games.aspx
  4. While online shopping. Just for info on why Carfax reports are questionable. Clearvin seems to be a more trustworthy site. Should note the car was a Rental vehicle which I understand do not report all accidents. 2023 Mazda CX-30 https://www.clearvin.com/en/payment/prepare/3mvdmbdm8pm526168/? VIN # 3MVDMBDM8PM526168
  5. http://atlantamafia.com/Big_12_Transports.htm The current trailer does look somewhat mundane compared to the past. Scroll down link above to see past trailers. Back to the most important issue, Beat Alabama !
  6. Interesting conversation. Should leasing be included in the exchange ? I have never leased, always considered/tempted. (could not find figures for '23, article from June '23) About 18% of new cars were leased in Q3 2022. Lease payments are generally less expensive than financing payments on a new car. The average car lease payment in Q2 2022 was $540 per month, and the average lease term is 36 months. Leases also may require down payments, plus acquisition fees up front. You face additional fees when you return the car at the end of the lease. https://www.investopedia.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-lease-a-car-5186685
  7. Saban gives "coachspeak" @1:40 and 4:44.
  8. Sark apparently recognizes the problem. Stated in his postgame press conf Milwee has moved to the sideline this year to improve communication with Quinn. Jackson now upstairs.
  9. Love Deion's demeanor on the sideline - no celebrating, all business !
  10. Did some searching, thought the event may have been free - wrong ! Scotty Mcreery concert after. Regardless, great even for WVB. Good article below. Tickets to the outdoor match will not be part of the Nebraska volleyball season-ticket package and must be purchased separately. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, April 26. A ticket will gain entrance to both volleyball matches and the concert. Tickets will be $25 for adults and $5 for high school age and under https://huskers.com/news/2023/2/24/volleyball-day-in-nebraska-coming-to-memorial-stadium
  11. Congratulations to Needville and the Needville community for a great run ! Proud of you !
  12. The remarks by Yormark solidify the reason for Texas and OU not to ever schedule a B12 team in any sport. They will miss that payday.
  13. I thought 48 players was a high number, but LSU has 46. From google search: NCAA Division I baseball programs will continue with increased roster size and scholarship limits for the 2023-24 academic year in a somewhat similar manner to the way they have been impacted for the past three years. The reasons for these increased limits include: Many athletes still having an additional year of eligibility available as the result of the NCAA rulings related to the pandemic. Major League Baseball reducing the size of the MLB Draft from 40 rounds to 20 rounds. The decrease in the number of minor league teams from 162 to 120. There will be a 40-man limit on roster size for Division I programs during the 2024 baseball season. Up to 32 student-athletes will be allowed to receive a baseball scholarship – an increase from the normal limit of 27 in Division I. The additional “counters” (scholarship athletes counting against the team scholarship limit) must be included in the maximum team limit of 11.7 scholarships and must be provided the minimum scholarship value of 25%. NCAA Division I Baseball Roster and Scholarship Limits for the 2023-24 School Year - Informed Athlete
  14. Actual words - Unbelievable
  15. None at all. I drove it for at least 5 years and probably close to 100K. I sold it to a father for his son at minimal value. I really don't know, but do some research on value of vehicles with salvage titles. Only 2K under market value may be a little high, I don't really know. May want to check KBB and Edmunds to see if any info on salvage title. But do try to get more info on the actual damage and repair. The fact the airbags did not deploy is a good sign, though there may have been extensive/expensive damage to warrant the salvage determination. Or perhaps the owner received a favor from the insurance agent.
  16. https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/title-check-look-before-you-buy/rebuilt Check the above link from Texas DMV and may want to google subject for further info. I purchased a Honda CRX with a rebuilt title many years ago. It had been rebuilt by the owner of an Auto Repair Shop that I fully trusted. It had a current registration and inspection. Advice is to be cautious. Definitely have the frame inspected. Since the seller is your employee, somewhat of an unusual situation. You may want to ask him for references from his previous customers and for a limited type warranty if you think appropriate without affecting your relationship. Also, it may be possible to obtain more info on the accident and actual damage/repair.
  17. Steamboat the prophet post on 8 Aug. Needville will play in the US Championship Game, Saturday, 2:30, ABC.
  18. Vic met the media yesterday. Worth 25min of your time. Note at about 6:00 he discusses posting the Louisville score in the locker room. At about 11:30 discusses taking selfies with team at first day of class. Injury updates and expectations included. Very difficult to not like this guy. Summary from AAS: Schaefer met with the local media for about 25 minutes on Tuesday. As he prepares for his fourth season at UT, he gave positive updates for Aaliyah Moore and Jordana Codio, who are both rehabbing knee injuries. He shared that sixth-year guard Shaylee Gonzales has recently been given "Grandma" as a nickname. He also discussed why he has made it a tradition to take photos with his players on their first day of class each year. Schaefer said that Texas won't begin practicing until the end of September. By then, six months will have passed since UT was beaten by Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Not that the Longhorns will be able to forget that 73-51 loss. Several printouts of that score have been placed around the team's practice gym and facility. Schaefer said he borrowed the redecorating idea from his time at Mississippi State. To end the 2015-16 season, Mississippi State was beaten by 60 points by UConn in the NCAA Tournament. The following year, Mississippi State upset UConn in the Final Four. "We put the number 60 all over our facility, on my desk, in our locker room, on the bathroom stall when you shut it, in the weight room, anywhere, in the elevators, on the stairwell," Schaefer said. "It only works if it works, right? But it's not OK. At the end of the day, it's not OK. It wasn't OK then, and it's not OK here. And obviously that (Mississippi State) team 365 days later had another opportunity at the same team in the Final Four and found a way to win. They had remembered and it was a completely different approach. "Hopefully this team will embrace that same attitude. I believe they have just from their work ethic, what I've seen this summer, the time that they put in.”
  19. Needville beat El Segundo 3-1 behind solid defense and clutch pitching and a HR by their ace Jablonski. (should we offer or wait a year ?) vs Washington, Wed, 2PM, ESPN for a spot in the US Championship Game on Saturday. Taipei vs Curacao at 12PM, Wed for a spot in the Intl Championship.
  20. Curacao gets a 2 run HR in top of 6th to defeat Venezuela 2-1. One of best games so far. Andruw Jones approves. Curacao will play winner of Japan/Taipei on Wed for place in Saturday Intl Championship Game.
  21. Today is MLB day at the LLWS. Phillies and Nationals will spend most of the day at the LLWS park and later play a game at the local minor league park. Tune in and see the great interaction between players. MLB players enjoy it as much as the little leaguers.
  22. Small ball and excellent base running carries Needville to a 6-2 victory over NDakota. vs Calif (El Segundo), 6PM, Monday, ESPN2 Edit: Also, excellent management of the pitching staff by the coach
  23. Needville over Media, Pa 2-1 in a great game. vs Fargo, ND, 6PM, Friday. Great first day, everybody shows they belong. Japan 1, Cuba 0 (no hitter) Panama 4, Czech 0 (no hitter and a grand slam) RI 3, Nevada 1
  24. https://www.littleleague.org/world-series/2023/llbws/ (bracket, team, info, schedule) LLWS begins today. Needville vs Media, Pa at 6PM (CT). Little League Baseball World Series schedule (All times in ET) Aug. 16 1 p.m. Game 1: Europe-Africa vs. Panama on ESPN 3 p.m. Game 2: Mountain vs. Metro on ESPN 5 p.m. Game 3: Japan vs. Cuba on ESPN 7 p.m. Game 4: Southwest vs. Mid-Atlantic on ESPN Aug. 17 1 p.m. Game 5: Caribbean vs. Australia on ESPN 3 p.m. Game 6: Northwest vs. New England on ESPN 5 p.m. Game 7: Canada vs. Asia-Pacific on ESPN 7 p.m. Game 8: West vs. Great Lakes on ESPN2 Aug. 18 1 p.m. Game 9: TBD vs. Latin America on ESPN 3 p.m. Game 10: TBD vs. Southeast on ESPN 5 p.m. Game 11: TBD vs. Mexico on ESPN 7 p.m. Game 12: TBD vs. Midwest on ESPN Aug. 19 1 p.m. LLBWS Game 13: Game 3 loser vs. Game 5 loser on ESPN 3 p.m. LLBWS Game 14: Game 4 loser vs. Game 6 loser on ESPN 5 p.m. LLBWS Game 15: Game 1 loser vs. Game 7 loser on ESPN 7 p.m. LLBWS Game 16: Game 2 loser vs. Game 8 loser on ESPN2 Aug. 20 9 a.m. LLBWS Game 17: Game 9 loser vs. Game 13 winner on ESPN 11 a.m. LLBWS Game 18: Game 10 loser vs. Game 14 winner on ESPN 1 p.m. LLBWS Game 19: Game 11 loser vs. Game 15 winner on ESPN 2 p.m. LLBWS Game 20: Game 12 loser vs. Game 16 winner on ABC Aug. 21 1 p.m. LLBWS Game 21: Game 5 winner vs. Game 9 winner on ESPN 3 p.m. LLBWS Game 22: Game 6 winner vs. Game 10 winner on ESPN 5 p.m. LLBWS Game 23: Game 11 winner vs. Game 7 winner on ESPN 7 p.m. LLBWS Game 24: Game 12 winner vs. Game 8 winner on ESPN2 Aug. 22 1 p.m. LLBWS Game 25: Game 21 loser vs. Game 19 winner on ESPN 3 p.m. LLBWS Game 26: Game 22 loser vs. Game 20 winner on ESPN 5 p.m. LLBWS Game 27: Game 23 loser vs. Game 17 winner on ESPN 7 p.m. LLBWS Game 28: Game 24 loser vs. Game 18 winner on ESPN Aug. 23 1 p.m. LLBWS Game 29: Game 21 winner vs. Game 23 winner on ESPN 3 p.m. LLBWS Game 30: Game 22 winner vs. Game 24 winner on ESPN 5 p.m. LLBWS Game 31: Game 27 winner vs. Game 25 winner on ESPN 7 p.m. LLBWS Game 32: Game 28 winner vs. Game 26 winner on ESPN Aug. 24 3 p.m. LLBWS Game 33: Game 29 loser vs. Game 31 winner on ESPN 5 p.m. T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby live 7 p.m. LLBWS Game 34: Game 30 loser vs. Game 32 winner on ESPN Aug. 25 7 p.m. T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby airing on ESPN Aug. 26 12:30 p.m. International Championship on ABC 3:30 p.m. U.S. Championship on EABC Aug. 27 11 a.m. Consolation Game on ESPN 3 p.m. World Series Championship on ABC https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38128753/2023-little-league-world-series-schedule-channels-scores-highlights
  25. Pretty good article. Read that Steinbrenner will keep Cashman - hopefully that will change. Yankees' trade bust is another example of mismanagement (empiresportsmedia.com) It is no secret that the New York Yankees are currently in a troubling phase, desperately striving to redirect their course. Regrettably, they must endure the remainder of a lackluster 2023 season, epitomized by a 9th-inning blown save against the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon. Factors Contributing to the Demise of World Series Hopes The unfortunate truth lies in the poor roster construction, injuries, and inconsistency from the Yankees’ high-priced veterans, all of which have crushed any dreams of a World Series triumph. Mismanagement of Finances and Trades With General Manager Brian Cashman squandering hundreds of millions of dollars annually and making poorly-judged trades, a likely shift in strategy is looming. Over the past few seasons, the Yankees have leaned on analytics for support, something Cashman uses to shield himself. Managerial Dilemma Manager Aaron Boone may be singled out as the season’s fall guy, but the Yankees are compelled to make wiser decisions and capitalize on significant acquisitions. Though Cashman has been skillful in scouting lowkey bullpen arms, he has fumbled acquisitions like Josh Donaldson, Frankie Montas, and Carlos Rodon, leading to dissatisfaction within the ownership. Focus on Montas and His Impact on the Yankees Focusing on Montas, who will likely miss the 2023 season due to shoulder surgery, we find a case of medical oversight. Acquiring Montas despite his ongoing injury culminated in a season-long absence. Cashman’s interest in Luis Castillo and Cody Bellinger reveals a pattern of failure akin to playing Russian roulette. Montas’ trade may be marked as one of Cashman’s gravest mistakes, evidenced by his alarming statistics after moving from the Oakland Athletics. Increased walks and home runs with the Yankees seem to be the continuation of the team’s bad luck. Cashman leveraged one of his top pitching prospects, Ken Waldichuk, in exchange for Montas with one year left of control. With the perception of the Yankees’ farm system, it’s safe to say Waldichuk could’ve been used more efficiently for an offensive piece. Financial Risks and Their Consequences Cashman may argue that misfortunes like Andrew Benintendi’s downfall and Montas’s injury post-acquisition were mere bad luck. However, consuming $50 million from Josh Donaldson’s contract at age 35 was a massive gamble. Sound teams avoid such pricey risks, and the Yankees will be burdened with paying Donaldson beyond the 2023 season. The Road to Recovery: Investing in Young Prospects A possible escape from this predicament commences with exploring the potential of the Yankees’ younger prospects. The Yankees have mishandled their prospects, such as Estevan Florial, Oswald Peraza, and Deivi Garcia, who was picked up by the Chicago White Sox. Mismanagement extends to trading Ezequiel Duran for Joey Gallo, although Clayton Beeter’s acquisition is a positive note. Duran’s performance with the Texas Rangers exemplifies what the Yankees missed out on. The Need for Youthful Energy and Smart Investments A colossal effort is required to guide the Yankees back to success. The intelligent move would be to rejuvenate the current roster with youth, utilizing minor-league prospects — the team MUST see what the future holds. The Yankees cannot remedy every problem with financial muscle, especially as other teams are now adept at finding value through smart decisions and player evaluations. Lessons from Competitors: Tampa Bay Rays Examining the Tampa Bay Rays reveals an elite team constructed on just a fraction of the Yankees’ budget. Steinbrenner must be contemplating how to achieve more with less, a notion that is entirely feasible but unlikely under Cashman’s administration.
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