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Crawford clear winner. But you can never count out a Screwjob in boxing.
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Anyone got a stream?
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After almost 3 quarters of one game as a starter I am ready to label JJ McCarthy a bust
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I don’t think Houston hit 100 once all summer. Can’t remember that happening before.
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Sitting on my porch in Wimberley. I see T storms rolling in.
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Texas Football 2025 - Playing With Our Food
Mantis Toboggan, MD replied to closetojumping's topic in Football
Wingo’s biggest weakness last year was tracking and catching deep balls. He would always get open but would often look lost with the ball in the air. Now that they figured out he was very nearsighted and he got laser surgery, along with having more experience under his belt, I’m very hopeful he will show a lot of improvement in that area. Physically he is a freak. Also I have no doubt that Arch is going to throw a more accurate deep ball than Ewers did. -
So you are often present with a guy when he prematurely ejaculates? NTTAWWT
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ChatGPT You said: Write a sports article about how Texas A&M football is similar to the NFL Patriots dynasty ChatGPT said: Title: "Gridiron Echoes: How Texas A&M Football Mirrors the Patriots Dynasty" By [Your Name] August 2, 2025 When college football meets the NFL in philosophical execution, structure, and relentless pursuit of dominance, you get a unique hybrid that draws attention. Texas A&M football is crafting a blueprint that strikingly mirrors the NFL’s most celebrated dynasty—the New England Patriots. While the stages are different—Saturday stadiums brimming with tradition versus the cold, calculating Sundays of Foxborough—their trajectories, culture, and methodologies are starting to align in unmistakable ways. 1. Culture of Discipline and Accountability At the heart of the Patriots’ two-decade reign was a culture forged by Bill Belichick—no-nonsense, team-first, and built on discipline. Texas A&M’s current leadership has begun instilling a similar ethos. Since the overhaul of the coaching staff in 2024, Aggieland has seen a shift in mindset: attention to detail, film study obsession, and a “do your job” mentality reminiscent of Foxborough’s heyday. Players and coaches alike now speak in measured, focused tones, echoing the Patriots’ stoic professionalism. Buzzwords like “execution,” “situational awareness,” and “mental toughness” dominate press conferences. It's not flashy—it’s effective. 2. Versatility Over Flash The Patriots dynasty thrived on adaptability. One week they’d run the ball 40 times, the next they’d torch you with short-passing precision. Texas A&M’s offense under new OC Marcus Lewis has adopted that same week-to-week morphing identity. Whether deploying a power run game behind a mauling O-line or spreading the field with quick reads and mismatches, the Aggies don’t chase a style—they chase victories. Defensively, it’s the same story. Like Belichick’s defenses, A&M prioritizes situational mastery and scheme diversity. Their hybrid fronts and pre-snap disguises have flustered even elite SEC quarterbacks, much like the Patriots flummoxed MVPs in the NFL. 3. “Next Man Up” Mentality Injuries never derailed the Patriots—because preparation was universal. Texas A&M’s 2025 season has tested their depth early, yet the response has been classic Patriot: plug-and-play. From three-star freshmen stepping into starting roles to walk-ons making pivotal special teams plays, the Aggies are developing a roster-wide readiness that belies their youth. The message is clear: talent matters, but preparation trumps all. Much like Belichick could win with undrafted rookies and journeymen, A&M’s ability to maximize overlooked players is redefining their depth chart. 4. Recruiting Like the Draft—With a Purpose Rather than chasing stars blindly, A&M is now recruiting like an NFL team drafts: with intent. Fit, versatility, coachability—these traits are prioritized over rankings. The Aggies are finding their “Julian Edelmans” and “Mike Vrabels” in the high school ranks—players who may not be five-star phenoms but become invaluable system pieces. It’s a strategic model that builds cohesion over time. Rather than stockpile talent with overlapping skill sets, A&M is building a complementary roster—each piece serving a distinct role, just as the Patriots built balanced, situationally dominant squads. 5. The Rise of a System Over Star Power The Patriots dynasty was never about one player—even Tom Brady worked within the system. At A&M, the current resurgence isn’t driven by Heisman hype or NIL headlines—it’s the system itself that’s winning games. Quarterbacks aren’t asked to be superheroes; defensive stars are rotated and kept fresh; special teams is treated as a strategic weapon. Texas A&M’s brand of football may not be TikTok-worthy, but it's starting to yield the most important result: wins. The Takeaway: The Dynasty Blueprint, Reimagined in College Station While comparing a college program to a six-time Super Bowl-winning NFL franchise may seem like a stretch, the philosophical throughlines are undeniable. Texas A&M is not trying to become a college version of the Patriots—they’re evolving into something of their own, drawing lessons from one of football’s most dominant blueprints. If this trajectory continues, the Aggies won’t just be an SEC contender—they’ll be a model of sustained excellence, a modern-day dynasty in the making. And somewhere in Foxborough, you can imagine Belichick cracking a rare smile—just a little one. For more college football analysis, follow [Your Name] on X @YourHandle.
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What a bunch of chucklefucks
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That’s surprising as Baptists are often very understanding and forgiving people.
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Canyon is at 891. 909 is full. Was at 878 before all of the storms. So up 13, needs 18 to fill. Hopefully this was enough to open some boat ramps up though.
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The sheer scale of this tragedy in terms of lives lost is shocking. That grief obviously also all filters down through family and friends of those lost. But you can’t forget about the PTSD that many survivors are going to have to deal with. Hearing about what the kids and teens at La Junta went through sounds awful. They are going to need resources to help them with what they experienced.
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