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Eskimohorn

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  1. Take it to the Cloak Room, grandpa
  2. Had they sold tickets for $5 at Randalls, they still wouldnt have sold out NRG for the past several seasons. The franchise is a drag on the NFL and its worth is based solely on the market.
  3. From what we know and surmising the rest, I’m not sure Texas had a play to keep Beard around given he’s in a toxic relationship and the likelihood of future distractions and embarrassment. I dont see a scenario where he’s rolling with RT at any big name program. And if and when they break up, it will not be clean. Let him break up as an ex-coach of Texas. A&M will absolutely hire his ass with or without the carnival, obviously.
  4. Other media helps glamorize these thugs. One trend Im seeing now on social media are clips showing Tony Soprano as a badass. The viewer, who may have never watched the series, then gets a distorted view of his character, not showing his weaknesses and ugliness.
  5. I was driving my coworkers in San Antonio, where I grew up, and found myself talking like a tour guide explaining all the landmarks and museums. Im my fucking parents. That commercial hits close to home.
  6. FIFY - before tailgate at Baylor game
  7. We also rushed and missed the XP to avoid replay
  8. It’s not just what happened, its what will happen in the future. Looking at the risk assessment of retaining Beard: 1) How likely is Beard will be violent again, and against staff or students? This incident could put other interactions in a different context. 2) How likely will the relationship blow up? He’s gonna remain engaged with someone who falsely accused him? he’s poised to end it? or He’s the problem no matter who he’s involved with? 3) Are there past incidents, evidence, text messages, 911 calls, photos likely to embarrass/undermine decision to keep him? 4) How this incident impacts Beard’s ability to coach and recruit 5) PR hit is probably the least of the issues if the above risks are low. But a PR campaign to restore Beard’s reputation if you keep him is bound to backfire and represents another risk. Especially if you are dependent on Beard’s fiancee to cooperate. Going to the SEC Texas has inherent advantages that it can leverage - location, resources, branding. Making bad decisions and ignoring slow motion train wrecks is not an advantage going into the SEC. Regarding Beard, I really like his program building and intensity. X’s and O’s seemed solid. But his offenses are not elite. You look at the above and take a shot at doing better. It’s a dick shot for sure. But could pay dividends. I think if the rumors are true and his future wife is volatile, then I can see BMD not wanting the drama and hits to UT’s reputation. Whether Beard dumps her, she blackmails him, she airs all the dirty laundry, etc. Or they fight again. They dont want it.
  9. With all them coaches, it’s like a million dollar quartet
  10. Thats why we need to start the 45th Presidential Library Expiatory Committee to pay for our travel expenses in search of a site - Vegas, New Orleans, Ibiza.
  11. Nice touch I didnt notice before. Miles Bron stylized after Frank TJ Mackey - Tom Cruise from Magnolia.
  12. Must be cool watching him sign bibles and having the pen singe the cover and seeing the black smoke rise from it.
  13. His approval ratings were bad throughout and people were sick of his shit. The pandemic helped him stoke fear, solidify the working class, etc. Him getting sick near the election was the difference.
  14. Quick Google Search of a concept long discussed and widely researched. “Why Do Domestic Violence Victims Recant? Why It's More Complicated Than Fear of More Violence” https://www.verywellmind.com/why-do-domestic-violence-victims-recant-66537 This doesnt even get into victims of rich and powerful. Her recanting means a lot in a criminal court and likelihood of conviction with a standard of beyond a reasonable doubt, but not as much the determination by outsiders, employers, players, parents, and court of public opinion.
  15. You’ll find it next to another leaflet, “Famous Jewish Sports Legends”
  16. I get it. I thought Road to Perdition was a bit pretentious (the crime photographer, slow motion shots). Maybe Newman’s performance puts it there.
  17. I’m old enough to remember both Charlie Strong and Herman pulling Top 5 classes. When the coaching staff weaknesses were not yet revealed. It remains to be seen how Sark’s back to back classes will development, but coaching ability, scouting, and alignment will be key. A plan executed by competent individuals is what’s new, hopefully.
  18. 2001 release. Was made before 9/11
  19. Yeah forgot Michael Clayton and Get Out. One sign of a great movie is that every scene is valuable. And if it’s not, its an exceptional scene - like the improve scenes you sometimes see in Scorsese movies for example. In Michael Clayton, thing every scene is pivotal and builds off the next. Get Out was also an amazingly crafted film.
  20. To pile on: Imagine if Kevin’s family was polite and well-mannered. How the hell is the audience supposed to believe everyone slept in, forgot Kevin, and didnt realize it until they were over the Atlantic Ocean? In 2022 the movie would be called “Home Alone 4” as in by himself for 4 minutes before the family retrieved him then left for an international flight 4 hours before departure.
  21. Movies like Home Alone and Sixteen Candles, are morality tales, not blueprints. You’re not supposed to pattern yourself after the brother that is crude or the parents who forgot their children. They’re the environment that the protagonist has to overcome. Something to scorn and mock. See Kevin’s brother’s girlfriend? Woof! And mother’s storyline was interesting because all she did in an attempt to redeem herself. She f’d up. Realized her mistake. And did everything she could to get back. Its called good storytelling. Home Alone is rated PG as in Parental Guidance recommended. You need to understand the movie before you show it to kids. You need to be able to articulate what it’s trying to do. Dont think you do, even if you are father of the year. With that being said, kids were more functional in the 80’s and 90’s than they are now, especially boys. And its not even close. Kevin was a boss, overcame the dysfunction of his family (very typical of large families), demonstrated intelligence and bravery.
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