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closetojumping

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  1. I assume they’re pushing Edwards to commit. There’s an OTF comment from one of the experts this morning that signaled that as well, just can’t remember who.
  2. There are two right answers, so your original post merits a grade of F. 1) Stop in Biloxi, grow a pair and gamble at one of the two decent casinos while telling your wife and kids to enjoy one of the restaurants within the premises. 2) Stop again in New Orleans and eat a nice dinner with your wife and kids. The worst divorce fight I witnessed as a child happened in Pensacola. The only family vacation of my young life was to be at Disney World and Sea World for like 5 nights. Drive to Pensacola from Houston in a 4 door sedan. Stay at the La Quinta on I-10. Wake up and move on. Well, there was no Internet back then and my parents couldn't handle maps and directions well. Got lost driving around Pensacola after 12 hours on the road. After an hour, finally found the La Quinta across the freeway. At the red light, summoning Clark Griswold, my father suddenly takes a right and we're back on I-10. Florida doesn't have crossovers, even to this day in many places, so we drove another 15 miles down and 15 back while my mother unleashed a hurricane of cusswords, threats and ancient curses in a manner in which I've never seen another human being express. Don't stay in Pensacola.
  3. Surly rarely disappoints. I knew someone would take issue with that.
  4. If you're struggling to grasp my writing, you should probably put me on ignore and stay focused on whoever it is that keeps you coming back, I guess.
  5. I assume you have to read most sports journalism while wearing a straightjacket and taking prozac in order to prevent you from doing something dangerous to yourself or those around you.
  6. The guy they're likely leaning on if they want to fire Earley would be making the decision based around what kind of moves he's made in the market the past few days and how that has him feeling. Given that, unless Alberts has already flat out decided to keep the guy, no one really knows what's going to happen. Alberts and Tarpley have an overtly hostile relationship, so I don't think ol'Trev has given Tarp any guidance.
  7. I assume the Texas versions of these games would remain on a schedule, even with 9 games. Why would you guys get rid of these and not the FCS dogshit? While neither team is a power, both are capably of fielding bowl teams.
  8. Well, look, I don't like being hypocritical. I don't begrudge anyone being wordy. My bigger issue is that his stuff is usually unentertaining, monotonous, and mildly insane.
  9. “Okay guys, it is time to get SERIOUS about winning!! I mean, let’s really mean it in 2025-2026!!!” That’ll learn’em!
  10. He and I have a standing appointment at the Sugarland Appleby’s every Wednesday evening at 7.
  11. You’re probably right. That guy would be in the running to win a national contest.
  12. BTW, regarding Wolk on Griffin, he posted an update today admitting that Texas and FSU likely have as good a shot as Bama. Griffin is OVing to Georgia this weekend, but they’re not bullish about landing him.
  13. I asked about this guy and Howard to one of the best evaluators in the business. His view is that this staff is developing really well and they have everything needed to become excellent CFB dbs and Howard could easily be transformed into an early round pick if he really wants to put in the work and stay healthy. Apparently the Riley guy has ridiculous instincts? If he’s one of those dbs who can see the future, they don’t come around every cycle. Probably wishcasting to that level, but should be fun to watch. They’re definitely looking for guys they can develop who won’t be hitting the portal after one fall semester. They’re still going to take any of the highly ranked guys that they can reel in at db.
  14. I may have been too subtle for this forum. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0256394/
  15. Are we doing this thing here where we don't care about beating OU? Is that it? That's where we are right now?
  16. Is Lincoln Riley the most punchable face in the entire landscape of CFB? He's got to be near the top of the list. After thinking about it for a second, that might actually be worthy of its own thread. You've got Riley, Ryan Day, Bielema, Liucci, Danielson, Kirby Smart, James Franklin, Carson Beck, Venables, and Bill O'Brien just off the top of my head. It's a sport loaded with villains who look the part.
  17. Well, then you answered your own question, sir.
  18. Aaaaannnnndddd that's my view for coaching candidates at ATM for baseball, in the OU recruiting thread. Solid work. Replace what I just about Canham and sub Dillingham in and it kind of works still.
  19. Regarding "realistic" options, Canham at Oregon State is the one guy I would really prefer to see them avoid. He coaches at a weird school already. He recruits well, he develops well, and he's winning at a tough place to win (now, obviously they've won titles before NIL and losing conference affiliation). He's also really young, so he'd be there a while. Nope. Pick some other dude.
  20. Even if do right, no can defend?
  21. You people ignore the Blue Raiders from Murfreesboro at your own peril.
  22. Carlton is a 5 star? I guess I missed that one. Texas does not want to spend the fall playing catch-up at DT like last cycle. There's something to be said for taking an in-state guy that is "pretty good" while also cherry-picking nationally. They'd be insane not to take Carlton as the 4th guy in a 4 guy class if they can lock him up early.
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