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  1. Burr’s response calling out the critics as sanctimonious and that they couldn’t point out SA on a map was worse imo and way more harmful than the appearance. If he had stuck to the defense that he thought it was a good thing to make an audience in a place like that laugh and to meet new people and learn about the day to day culture he’d have an easier time imo getting past this, but man he really shat on a lot of people in the process for having valid criticisms, and is a really bad look.

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  2. 3 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

    Comedy that punches down is always shitty.  That's why so many people are mad at Rogan and his bros.

    Even worse in my opinion is when they try to discuss serious topics. Just complete and absolute morons on that stuff. They fall for every lie, every conspiracy theory, and talk about them with legitimacy. I've seen clips of someone off screen having to correct Rogan by pointing out that he's discussing a hoax or something and sometimes he keeps going. And that's only verified hoaxes, he still falls for all the bullshit lies and conspiracy theories that are out there and treat them with legitimacy, but so does half the fucking country, hence, his popularity.

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  3. 1 hour ago, Brian Fantana said:

    My first question would be: Why haven't we lost some of those types of guys already, then? We weren't really talent poor except for a couple positions on the OL, defensive line, and CB last season. We have a number of guys playing and thriving this year that weren't portal guys that easily could have transferred out and gotten paid by a blueblood. Jacob Rodriguez is the perfect example, he is arguably the best linebacker in college football, was a well known quantity before this season, and would easily have made a mint anywhere in the country.

    I keep telling you guys, there's more to this conversation than money. There's a level of buy-in here that they actively seek when going after the guys they get. It's never going to be 100%, it's not for anybody, but fit, money, facilities, coaching, it all rolls into one for most players. We have the money, we have premium facilities, we have coaches that players really seem to like, and it seems to work for everybody so far. I guess we'll see.

    I said I could be wrong, lets see how it plays out this offseason and next. And for the record, the conversation starts with the money and has to be at least 90% of the conversation. Tech isn't in the running for a lot of those guys without the money. Again, I feel I always have to be clear that it's not a criticism. It's okay to recognize that Tech and SMU are only succeeding at their current level because they have money to pay players really well in the new system.

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  4. I think Nate Bartgatze is the top of the list currently. He has pretty broad appeal and hasn't stepped into the political muck. His clean style can't be easy to pull off but he does it pretty good. Not the top of my list just saying in general. Gillis sells out arenas so is up there for sure. I personally don't see Burr being harmed too bad long term but who knows these days. I'll still watch him even though I'm disappointed inthe Saudi show. 

    I agree that Rogan and his circle sucks for the comedy in general based on his popularity. But I don't blame the podcast medium in general. There's a lot of good comedy podcasts out there, it just sucks that this country overwhelmingly got drawn to Rogan and his douche-sphere. That speaks more to the audience than the genre though imo [insert CR rant].

  5. Does UT have to announce if they sign or can they just say yes directly to the administration and hope and pray that it doesn't blow up into a story? The latter seems unlikely but who knows. I don't see them having the guts to say no especially with Hotwheels breathing down their necks. 

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  6. 21 minutes ago, BabaYaga said:

    Yep.  You can portal in a number of good players, but you also have to recruit well and manage both effectively.  It's depth that the BB's have.  Season's getting longer only benefit the BB's more and more.  They have a deeper roster of talent to adjust to inevitable player injuries, transfers, etc.  

    Yeah, I think their biggest advantage is that they can keep more of their freshman recruits for all 3-4 years. If they are starting, getting paid, and have a realistic shot at a championship, why transfer? Tech and SMU et al. are going to lose those players even if they can match or slightly exceed the blueblood money offer for the sole reason that the blueblood can also make a better pitch about a legit shot at a national title.

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  7. 7 minutes ago, Samson's Wig said:

    This is what complete defeat in a fanbase looks like.  I don't blame you, as an OSU fan, for this state of mind.  Here's hoping things turn around in Stillwater.

    My thoughts on this have nothing to with OSU’s current enshitification. I actually have some confidence we’ll settle back into competitiveness soon enough. I just recognize the general ceiling that exists for mid tier P4 programs.

  8. I personally don't think Tech or SMU or others who follow that path will ever win the whole thing. It'll continue to just be bluebloods and blueblood adjacents. And I don't see any program that has never won it all joining the club except for possibly Oregon. I could obviously be wrong but I'm not seeing that path playing out. As a Big XII member I'd be content with conference championships and playoff appearnces with some early round victories. That's the ceiling I see for Big XII clubs going forward.

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  9. 16 minutes ago, Vertigo said:

    I don't understand how PSU would go after one of the elite coaches. They pay Franklin's buyout, then they would go buyout another elite coach for betwen $30-50 million, then they would hire that coach at a premium contract of 10+ mil per year for x years plus have to pony up big time for staff, and THEN he will want NIL assurances. You are talking about a $150 Million proposition. That is bananas. 

    The most likely scenario is either Rhule or Campbell. If Rhule leaves voluntarily, the buyout is $5 million. If Campbell takes another P4 coaching job, his buyout is $2 million

    Pretty sure that’s the norm for high profile coaching changes going forward. If a school can fund $30M - $40M annual roster payroll, coaches will be getting huge contracts with huge buyouts. Some will fail and get fired/paid buyout money. 

  10. Seems there hasn't been a single word in weeks about the shooter and his trans partner, so that means its either bs, or way more complicated (most likely imo), or maybe even full conspiracy. I'm cool with all of it, I think it was faked as a false flag, and he's now living incognito on some island in Greece where he can Grinder away bravely and openly. Owens is trying deparately to find him so she can have the privilege of pegging him herself.

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  11. 13 minutes ago, Parliament said:

    I've been to State College.  It's the kinda dump you imagine an insular college town in Appalachia would be.  "Penn-tucky."

    I've also been to Bloomington.  A college town nestled in the hills of the Midwest.  Norman Rockwell painting.

    If Cig stays at IU and can keep it together for a few years, he'll be a goddang LEGEND there.  PSU BMD $$$ can't buy something like that.

    That’s weird to me, google says the enrollment is 88,000. That number along with the faculty and staff required for that operation makes for a sizable population and would expect a genuine city to have developed. I’ve never been.

  12. Looks like he didn’t get the Jimbo exemption. These mitigation clauses are usually why these things settle, each side wants a clean beak and to not have to track this stuff. My guess is that they’ll settle for $25-$30M. I wonder who of the other hot seat coaches have the Jimbo exemption? I think Gundy did not have the mitigation clause because it was negotiated down to $15M even after last season.

     

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  13. I feel this should be a new thread. The Gundy era is over so fresh start.

    I think this is a cool story. I was on a family roadtrip and listening to the radio broadcast and they kept talking about a “section of shirtless men.” Two years into horribleness, attendance cratering, and the fans who showed up found a way to have some fun. I’m proud of the OKST fanbase right now.
     

    https://tulsaworld.com/sports/college/osu/article_f14a30f6-cf22-4986-96a2-89800912047f.html#tracking-source=home-top-stor

    How a simple $10 bet started OSU's shirtless party in Section 231 of Boone Pickens Stadium

    STILLWATER — The best challenges can come between a brother and a sister.

    When the first words are “I dare you …” you usually prepare for the next words to be eyebrow-raising.

    Trent Eaton, 40, and Callista Bradford, 32, are adults. They are old enough where simple words are no longer goading enough.

    Shortly after halftime of Oklahoma State’s lopsided loss to Houston on Saturday, Bradford noticed Boone Pickens Stadium emptying out.

    While sitting in Section 1 (located in the southeast corner), Bradford pointed to an empty area in section 231 (on the northwest corner) above the OSU student seating.

    “I will bet you $10 to go over there and wave your shirt in the air,” Bradford said to her brother, not knowing if he would take his shirt off to do so.

    Oklahoma State fan Trent Eaton, right, started a shirt-waving crowd frenzy in Section 231 following a bet from his sister Callista Bradford.

    Eaton, an Oklahoma City-area banker, wasted no time saying “OK.”

    This is the part where you think the older brother may have indulged in a few adult beverages during the day. But he says he was “stone-cold sober.”

    No liquid courage was needed. Eaton was going to take his shirt off and wave it around like a crazy man.

    “She’ll dare me to do stuff,” Eaton told the Tulsa World. “But she doesn’t even really have to dare me. We’ll go on vacation with my wife and I’ll go up to random people and talk to them or dance like someone who can’t dance well. They’ll either laugh at me or with me.

    “For the most part, I’ll never see them again.”

    Bradford’s group of friends at the game, including Eaton’s son Brodey and his girlfriend Mariany Suarez, watched him make the solo walk around the stadium.

    It’s easy to smile when thinking what was going through Brodey’s mind at this point. He had just introduced his girlfriend to his father and you never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

    The Bradford group laughed when Eaton reached the upper levels of Section 231 and playfully acted like he was a lost fan looking for his specific seat in the empty area.

    Then he took his shirt off and started waving it around.

    “I’m not worried about taking my shirt off and waving it,” Eaton said. “Initially I was going to wave it a couple of times. Then a guy showed up and he asked very politely ‘Can I join you?’ I said sure and then some more people showed up.”

    Eaton’s actions sparked a storm. For two minutes, it was just his new friend and him, shirtless.

    But then the numbers doubled. And doubled again. Fans were seen racing up the stands to join the fun.

    Forget the scoreboard (Houston was leading 30-10 at this point) of the uncompetitive game. Attention was drawn to the northwest corner of the stadium.

    Eaton was OSU’s Pied Piper this afternoon. The shirtless fans soon easily numbered more than 1,000.

    “We were all laughing so hard,” Bradford said. “My friends were saying ‘look at what you started.’ and I said ‘That’s my brother!’”

    There was a high-school aged boy sitting in front of them who wanted to join the fray. Bradford said the mom said “No, that’s getting too wild over there.”

    Many thought the entire group was college kids. Nope. Eaton is 40 and said the ages of those taking part ranged from elementary-aged boys to men in their 70s.

    OSU’s videographers found them to display on the scoreboard. The TNT national broadcast slipped from game coverage multiple times to show the fans.

    It wasn’t just waving shirts. Across the field in an enclosed press box, reporters could hear the group cheering each play. It was loud.

    They were in solidarity.

    Eaton’s wife Michelle was at home and was immediately informed who started the madness.

    She posted the news on social media with the words “So Proud” in a fun, sarcastic way that only a spouse can get away with.

    Eaton had in-laws who were watching from the stadium suites who learned it was him.

    And his mother-in-law, driving to Tulsa for a Saturday dinner, noticed. She got in touch with others, including some who were at the game.

    “She texted her friends and said the first topic of dinner conversation would be ‘Trent’ and she gave a confused (emoji),” Eaton said. “Then she texted me and said ‘What did you do?’”

    Oklahoma State interim coach Doug Meacham and his players certainly noticed. During a tough afternoon on the field — heck, it’s been a disastrous season — it gave them reason to smile.

    “Shoot, that was awesome. Hey, guys, whoever you are, that was phenomenal. Our guys kind of felt it. That was something,” Meacham said.

    “You don’t see it very often with things not going the way you want them to. It’s just awesome. I appreciate our students hanging in there with us and giving us something to play for.”

    As the game clock wound down to zero, the group slowly dissipated. OSU would lose 39-17 to the Cougars, but there was joy in the stadium on Saturday.

    Eaton received high-fives from his sister’s stadium friends. Bradford was thanked for the original idea but she reminded everyone that it was “All Trent.”

    “People got enjoyment out of it,” Eaton said. “If it helps the team play a little better or they took something out of it to make their day better, that was the whole goal.”

    The day started when Bradford called her brother at the last minute and asked if he wanted to join her at the game.

    It ended with a new folk hero in Stillwater.

    And Eaton never got his $10. That’s fine, he added. He did it for free.

    This was a lifetime memory.

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  14. 14 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

    okie st dumps the mullet and the players have woken up

    Funny how that works when you use more than the same 5 plays. A big frustration with Gundy is he seemed to stop innovating and was so predictable. Hence back to back pick 6s against Oregon. They were the exact same fucking play. Happy to see the offense play with life. Defense is too far behind, literally cannot stop anything.

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  15. I’m a fan. Enjoy it while it lasts though. That level of physicality at RB has maybe a 5 year shelf life. Hope he at least gets to a big second contract.

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