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pyrohornIII

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  1. That last sentence says a lot. I feel those who are open minded are more concerned for humanity and others, whereas the close minded ones tend to retreat to their shells, more concerned about themselves and there legacy more than others. I think some of that is nature and some is nurture. And I think when times get extreme, people are pushed somehow further away from center. Or maybe the perception of center changes.
  2. I'm sure most of you have seen this, and it's probably posted repeatedly in here, but I'm going to post again, in case someone else missed it. Apparently written right about the time he portaled, or was portallng, to UT. Finding a balance between inside and outside expectations has always been challenging for me. On the outside, from the trolls to the people who love you, inviting so many opinions and perspectives into a choice like this is never ideal. And on the inside, I’m always trying to figure out how to balance having a lot of confidence in myself with also wanting to stay as humble as possible in order to see things clearly. It’s hard to make life-changing decisions when you’re only 17 or 18 years old. But this time I really just tried to block out all the noise, and focus on what I wanted for myself. It took a lot of prayer, but I’m confident in the choice I made. If you’re looking for a messier answer, you won’t find that here. I enjoyed my time at Ohio State, and I look back on it as a lesson that’s pushed me to where I’m meant to be. I’m grateful for the experience. This new chapter in my life and career has been a long time coming, though, and I couldn’t be more excited about what’s next for this program. Coach Sarkisian and I have a good relationship, and I totally trust him and our staff. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here right now. It’s that simple. I didn’t just choose to go anywhere. I chose a program I truly believe in. I chose to come home. So with that being said…. We’re ready for this year. There’s a different type of confidence in the air right now. It’s refreshing, and it’s exciting. It’s Coach Sarkisian’s second year, and everyone’s aware of the expectations. And we all know it won’t happen overnight. But we’re ready to rise to the occasion. As for me? Y’all should know I’m one of the most competitive people out there. Officially starting my quarterback career as a Longhorn is a dream come true, and I’m prepared to give everything I’ve got to help this program get to where it needs to be. It all starts now. Hook ’em. I glad I found that. Adds some depth and character to the young man that his quiet demeanor and shyness in interviews fail to deliver. I'd say he's delivered on a lot of what he said in that first open letter. I know he's not complete, and he knows it too. He's a good fit for Sark, because they both are introspective and understand being humble and self aware is the first step to self improvement. I can't wait to see how much he improves going into 2024 and the future, whether he declares or comes back.
  3. I'm thinking maybe some type of 7 on 7 flag football.
  4. Especially in Deadwood: https://directorblue.blogspot.com/2008/12/deadwood-approach-to-fighting-terrorism.html
  5. I get it Neon, but how do we combat it? Or do we simply give up and hit the ledge?
  6. I understand. I just didn't know where to put it where it might get some actual discussion. It's good to see you back, btw. Your input was missed while you were gone.
  7. That it's always "Take it to the CR" and never "Take it to the DT." First it was the NYT article on NIL, then the Aaron Rodgers/Kimmel controversy, and it seems something else blew up in one of the other big threads, but I forget what it was at the moment. I understand that there's a need to put politics aside and enjoy other things like sports, movies, music, food, etc. without getting into the stress of political or religious discussion. And I think most of us abide by that in general. But I don't understand why those rules apply only to those of us who regularly post here and have a central or left leaning perspective on things. I used to read the DT forum on a regular basis, but haven't in years, because it's decidedly "non-politically" political. It became a sanctuary for those who leant pretty far right on things. So pretty much peace was maintained on the board with each group having its own safe place. But it seems while we try to live within these rules, others have no issue bending them or outright breaking them. Like the NYT/NIL thread. I doubt seriously that would have gotten as much traffic as it did if it had been Sports Illustrated who published it, instead of the NYT. Mainly because the NYT triggers the right, just like Fox triggers the left. I won't get into the differences of how or why. It wasn't a political thread until someone (troph, I think) defended the Times after several people had already denigrated it out of hand. And then like clockwork "take it to the CR!!" It's like we have no argument, we haven't read the article, so we won't discuss it. What we will do is claim you have turned it into something political, so that belongs in CR. But no one ever says "keep your opinions on the TImes in DT," do they? There are those who dance on the fringe all the time trying to bait someone to disagree with them, then cry "Political!" Same thing happened with the Rodgers thread. That was in no way political, but it turned that way because one of the parties involved is generally known to rag on the far right. But then it's the CR folks who are called morons and idiots and other charming phrases that are somehow the villains every time. Somebody says something political and then when we respond, we are the ones stirring up controversy where it shouldn't be. I'm not whining or playing the victim card here. Those folks have rights to say what they want, within reason. But it's an uneven playing field that we have to concede for the overall peace of the board. And I am not negging the moderators or Imma or anyone associated with the running of the site. I am grateful for their even allowing this. I see this all as a microcosm of our society as a whole. There's so much talk about how ineffective the Dems are, but they fight this same battle every day. It's a hard battle. We see how difficult it is here in this small community. It's even harder on a stage the size of America. There's a whole lot of 'the rules we write are written for thee, not me' going on, and now recently we've seen the exploitation of weaknesses in longstanding rules and understandings. I am not sure how to fight that, it's like it's been normalized. Same thing with propaganda and lies or half truths. Trump did so much damage with his fake news batterings. Gave his followers a reason to throw logic out the window. But at some point we do have to figure out how to break down that barrier and begin to compromise and communicate. Or do we stand up and fight since the other side won't compromise? That's how we ended up in the Civil War, right? Hopefully we can figure an answer here that will work on the big stage.
  8. Kimmel likes UT, another black mark for him with Rodgers. https://www.facebook.com/JimmyKimmelLive/videos/10153140448738374/
  9. I agree. He's trying to reform his image with the Austin writers as more than just a hack, so he won't be shut out of all the UT info circles. Bohls will be the first one to welcome him back with open arms.
  10. Interesting little back and forth here now. The fact only 14 replies shows how much water Johnny Football is carrying now.
  11. Besides the ones listed here, there was one on a return (kick, I think) where our returner was clearly OOB, and the defender had him wrapped up then threw him to the ground at least 3 yards OOB. Just seemed to me that should have garnered an unsportsmanlike call. There's a lot of talk about coaching (of lack of) for preparedness and so forth. But poor sportsmanship is also coached, or allowed by coaches. And then it's brushed off as "intimidation" by the broadcasters/media. Used to be that kind of play would cost a team. That stuff and all the taunting and horns down, etc. just tarnishes the game, as far as I am concerned. I am glad that humility and sportsmanship are part of Sark's culture. When people do that kind of stuff, taking borderline cheap shots even, it only exhibits to me a pretty large inferiority complex. And yes, there will be plenty who take that as arrogance, and point to the scoreboard as the sole measure of a team or competitor. Maybe it is, but maybe that excellence in our institution is something others envy, and over time doing things the right way and with good sportsmanship pays off, reputation wise. And that draws in the best coaches, players, fans, etc. I doubt that any other team in FBS can claim as much hatred directed at them all year long, from so many different parties, as the Longhorns. And it plays to their credit that they don't lash out due to frustration, and maintain composure after the game. I mean it's got to be pretty hard to embrace all that hate and not take a swing at someone. I'd like to see some of that return to college football, but maybe it's too late, maybe the money is too big?
  12. Yeah. I should have been clearer. Had the OT at Dirty's. Switched horses in mid stream. I really hate how they've removed the bar stools and put up that plexiglass wall at Dirty's. Was always entertaining to interact with the cooks.
  13. I figure the article is paywalled? If it is, this link should work: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/31/us/college-athletes-nil-sugar-rose-bowl.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KE0.W0r9.CQFPBN-nZWd1&smid=url-share But yeah, I read the article. I'm not seeing where it denigrates any of the schools. It pretty much just gives a report on how each school started with NIL and where they are now. It's a lot better written than most of the clickbait "woe for our dying bowl system" articles. The title is probably the most inflammatory thing about it. But it's the truth. College sports are changing, and the change has been needed for a while now. Seems more this article is a snapshot of where we are now than an opinion piece.
  14. Yeah, they're not done. Lots of talent and good coaching can overcome the loss of Harmon. Considering they're learning on the fly against Baylor, they're doing well.
  15. Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center | Teaching, Research, Extension and Service (agrilife.org) The one pound summer sausage football sounds pretty damn festive, no? Some pretty good meat though overall, and they cranked up their creamery again. But I imagine they have some pretty substantial restrictions about selling on a larger scale. Most of their research dollars would come from their competition then, like Blue Bell and the big 3 meat packers.
  16. It started losing it years ago. But then I was lucky to eat at some of the original ones in Corpus, back when they wrote your order on the bag. In Austin my go to is Hill-bert's out on Cameron Rd. I stopped for an OT Special the other day, and was pretty disappointed.
  17. Interesting, not trying to be argumentative, but in my leisurely watching CFB over the holidays, I never heard WA being picked to win You're right in a way, but there's a ton of clickbait writers and halftime has-beens who are being edgy in coming up with all these ways UW will surprise and defeat UT. Some of them caveat it with the "Texas is talented, but" line, then get into whatever their secret insight is. These guys are always trying to make a name for themselves for being a bright analyst who sees things others overlook. So, while it's not that we're the underdogs, but more like the easiest to upset. And there's merit to that as well, since our team has stumbled in big games before more often than not recently. I would bet as we get closer to gametime, we'll see more people picking UW to win. They have nothing to lose. If Texas wins, it was because they were supposed to. If UW wins, then they look super smart in picking them.
  18. Always admired how UT teams of all sports have humbly gone about winning from the underdog position. This seems to be lining up just like the Shoe at night, 2005 Rose Bowl, winning at Tuscaloosa, and the just recent Women's Vball Championship. Embrace the hate and go on about your business, Horns.
  19. General question. If the ball is set on the hash mark, can the holder set up in the middle of the field and have the long snapper snap it there?
  20. I'm sure Kevin was going to invite her to young christians mingler at his church so she could meet some upstanding christian men.
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