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[Cornballer]

Nah. It's becoming more of a pain to get over there for football Saturdays,

Spoiler

and I've become increasingly lazy

.

I figured I'd just pick up tickets for a few games that I particularly wanted to see, but looks like that's out the window.

Yeah, that's understandable since it's not a short trip for you. I might grab a couple Pac-12 games for later in the season.

 

[bucknuticus]

And heres the Carlos Hyde Video, super hard to make out anything. best I can tell he pushes her away? Not sure at all, "hit/slap" happens at 3:15 in.

http://www.610wtvn.com/player/index.html?mid=23521022

edit: Also the fact the girl has no reaction is really weird if he did punch her in the face.

 

[andycapps]

I insulted the royal babe.

Or more specifically, his loyal subjects.

The thing that I've found with talking to Brits is that it's completely normal and acceptable for them to bitch about their politics, soccer teams, or country, but they don't like it when other people do.

 

[Schmitty]

http://www.gamedayrunway.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Ole-Miss-Game-Day-Dress-Code.jpg[/img

Good thing they just barely worked in that white sun dress [B]BEFORE[/B] Labor Day![/QUOTE]

always liked how the southern ladies come in sun dresses to game. much different than the jeans + sweatshirts up north even when its warm

 

[andycapps]

Say what you will about JFF, this is a well written article.

 

[mre]

Say what you will about JFF, this is a well written article.

Couldn't get past this:

The farm roads and state highways between College Station and Tyler blurred under the wheels of his black Mercedes-Benz, the one he wanted so badly that his dad finally bought it for him. Paul Manziel didn't want his son to do something stupid to get it for himself.

 

[Lonestar]

sounds like Jeff Driskel had an appendectomy. Looks like he'll be delayed on Fall Practice.

 

[andycapps]

Couldn't get past this:

Keep going, the writing in that puts most journalists to shame. The writing was almost good enough for me to pity JFF.

 

[timetokill]

And heres the Carlos Hyde Video, super hard to make out anything. best I can tell he pushes her away? Not sure at all, "hit/slap" happens at 3:15 in.

http://www.610wtvn.com/player/index.html?mid=23521022

edit: Also the fact the girl has no reaction is really weird if he did punch her in the face.

That's because B1G players are soft as shit

 

[Lonestar]

 

[Guileless]

That what to wear guide is from last season. Sadly Ole Miss opens on the road this year and so no pre-Labor Day home game or white dresses. I heard that the boutiques on the Square were a warzone last year as sorority girls tried to find a white football dress that was more stylish and different than everyone else's.

 

[KingGondo]

Couldn't get past this:

Somehow, the article gave me more insight and less sympathy for Manziel. His parents are not helping him handle his situation well.

 

[vas_a_morir]

What, you're a Marshall fan now?

Get on the bandwagon now. This year gon' be GOOD. Easy-street, my man.

And damn, the Herd needs new Uniforms bad. That block M is so boring.

 

[Karakand]

I was at a federal building today and saw a car with stickers on it that indicated the owner had attended: UCLA, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and Southern Cal. mre, when did you become a U.S. Attorney?

 

[andycapps]

Somehow, the article gave me more insight and less sympathy for Manziel. His parents are not helping him handle his situation well.

No, he comes across as a spoiled rich kid who has never been told no or had to work for anything.

 

[chuckddd]

Hyde gets a minimum 3 game suspension.

 

[KingGondo]

No, he comes across as a spoiled rich kid who has never been told no or had to work for anything.

That's true as well. He's the kind of guy who got away with acting like a dipshit because he had money, and now that people call him on it he lashes out.

Yeah, I hope the Browns stay far, far away from him in next year's draft.

 

[andycapps]

That's true as well. He's the kind of guy who got away with acting like a dipshit because he had money, and now that people call him on it he lashes out.

Yeah, I hope the Browns stay far, far away from him in next year's draft.

Yup, definitely sounds bipolar in that interview, and seems like he'd resent any therapist with diagnosing him with that. Huge red flags for any NFL team in that whole interview with his temper, alcoholism mentioned, unpredictability, etc.

 

[Lonestar]

Well, since this post has changed my entire life and how I view GAF, might as well share the damage.

I'll see your post. And raise!

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=73799908&postcount=309

So Long Folks, It's All Over.

 

[Karakand]

^dat ableism

So he'd sent the tweet early Sunday morning, then deleted it, then apologized, literally begging people to understand his life, which earned him more ridicule, and by Tuesday, the day before he went home to play golf with his dad, the student newspaper ran a column urging him to leave after the season: "Johnny, Be Gone."

His family did too. His parents wanted to get jffmom and jffdad on their license plates -- Johnny F -- ing Football, as the name was originally coined on the A&M message boards -- so caught up in the mania that it took their 17-year-old daughter, Meri, to point out the bad example that might set for the kids who looked up to her brother.

On the Hollytree practice range, long before he starts flinging clubs, Johnny takes out his driver and talks to himself, whispering "hole 1," seeming to visualize his way around the course. When he uncorks a low curving hook, he grips the club and brings it down on his knee, pulling up short of breaking it in two.

"Literally, I'll snap it over my f---ing leg if I do that on the course," he says.

"You can't do that," Paul says.

"Yes, I can," Johnny says, and he sounds defiant, even petulant, someone still learning to manage the distance between his reality and his potential.

Driving around this golf course makes Paul remember his past. Local rumors linked the family fortune to the mafia, and this filled Paul with anger as he struggled to become a man. He blames his own absent father for not helping him reach his potential as a golfer, for his flaming out on the minitours, but somewhere inside he knows he shares the blame: He let his anger, and his immaturity, derail his dreams.

Not long ago, backstage at a country music concert, the two Manziels hung out with some of Johnny's friends. There was Uncle Nate, a high school teammate named Bryan and Johnny's buddy Colton from College Station. Everyone stood around, the band warming up. Without so much as a nod, the Crotch Shot Ninjas struck: Paul punched Nate in the nuts, and, simultaneously, Johnny kicked Bryan and hit Colton, both in the balls, both at the same time, and as the three dudes doubled over and the band howled in laughter, Johnny and Paul gave each other a fist bump. Mission accomplished.

This spring Johnny flew to Toronto for the weekend to hang out with Drake and his crew. His mom panicked when she heard, sure that the last thing her son needed was a rapper, who certainly would fill Johnny's head with terrible ideas. She said she felt sick to her stomach.

A few years ago, Michelle sat on a beach with her children in California and they all agreed that tattoos didn't correspond with Texas values. She cried when she found out this offseason that Johnny had gotten inked.

AN HOUR OR two later, Johnny joins his family and a few friends at a local steakhouse, like they've done countless times before. This time, they ask for a private room. . . . Everything is loose until a former NFL player in the bar hears that Johnny Football is on the premises.

"Do you want to meet him?" his dad asks.

"Not really," Johnny says.

Across the table, his aunt says something under her breath.

"Shut the hell up," Johnny snaps.

This can't be life.

 

[bucknuticus]

Well, since this post has changed my entire life and how I view GAF, might as well share the damage.



So Long Folks, It's All Over.

I mean, I just can't, I uhhhh, wth is wrong,.... Mother of god.


I don't want to live on this planet anymore...

 

[Lonestar]

I mean, I just can't, I uhhhh, wth is wrong,.... Mother of god.


I don't want to live on this planet anymore...

Join us, Buck, Join us, and you'll float too.

 

[AntoneM]

Well, since this post has changed my entire life and how I view GAF, might as well share the damage.



So Long Folks, It's All Over.

WORST OFF SEASON EVER!

 

[Jhriad]

On the Hollytree practice range, long before he starts flinging clubs, Johnny takes out his driver and talks to himself, whispering "hole 1," seeming to visualize his way around the course. When he uncorks a low curving hook, he grips the club and brings it down on his knee, pulling up short of breaking it in two.

"Literally, I'll snap it over my f---ing leg if I do that on the course," he says.

"You can't do that," Paul says.

"Yes, I can," Johnny says, and he sounds defiant, even petulant, someone still learning to manage the distance between his reality and his potential.

He's worse than I thought.

 

[jjasper]

Join us, Buck, Join us, and you'll float too.

Fucking hell that scene scared the shit out of me back in the day. I am pretty sure that movie made an entire generation scared of clowns.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Well, since this post has changed my entire life and how I view GAF, might as well share the damage.



So Long Folks, It's All Over.

Where was this device 10 years ago when I wanted to accidentally Misty from Pokemon? Lucky kids these days can make that a reality.

 

[Limedust]

Meanwhile, in Division II...

I hope they paint their field in camo, and supply matching uniforms. Take that, Boise!

 

[LostInNoise]

That story on Manziel is some damn good writing. It's really no wonder why he is the way he is. The family thinking that the school wants him to fail is really mind boggling; I understand the concept that they may be using him to do that, but it's part of becoming part of the national spotlight. Tons of people would kill to be in his situation and be in a family loaded with money where they don't have to worry about their future.

Also, did anyone see the article on the Best and Worst of conference media days? They listed the 5 best quotes and one of them was:

4. "Can God save a hooker?" -- Baylor safety Ahmad Dixon, when asked whether the Bears could win a Big 12 title this season

and then they had the 5 best nuggets of odd information and one of those was:

4. Lewan and a few of his Michigan teammates bought a pet pig during the offseason: "Offensive linemen are hogs, and that's how that works," Lewan said. He and four of his fellow linemen pooled $250 and purchased a teacup pig off Craigslist. They named the pig "Dr. Hamlet III."

"I just wanted my pig to have a Ph.D.," Lewan said. The pet lived in their house for about two weeks before they realized he needed a bigger home. At least they didn't barbecue him.

That's some grade A material there. The article is Best and Worst of Conference Media Days.

 

[LosDaddie]

I agree with you, although I feel better about UNC this year than in year's past since they lost their huge stud of a running back. 9-3 or 8-4 are going to be tough.

Edit - Oh, and you guys are certainly kicking our asses at Doak.

eh, Jimbo is always good for at least 1 loss each season with his lame playcalling. Plus FSU with a FR QB, thin OL, and new DC to break in this season.

I think you guys will go either 7-5 or 8-4, and us 8-4 or 9-3. I still need to sit down and evaluate the schedule in depth. I'll post my season prediction closer about ~1wk from kickoff

 

[KingGondo]

Meanwhile, in Division II...

I hope they paint their field in camo, and supply matching uniforms. Take that, Boise!

I'd like to take this moment to clarify that Southwestern Oklahoma State University is not in any way affiliated with Oklahoma State University.

Thank you.

 

[andycapps]

This can't be life.

The problem with the article is that it tries to make you feel sorry for this horrible human being that most of us would never want to hang out with in real life. He sounds like an asshole.

And I can't believe how poorly his parents speak of the A&M coaches and administration. It's unbelievable that they're speaking that badly of them while he's still there. At least say these kinds of things afterwards.

 

[KingGondo]

Maybe getting his shit pushed in by Bama will be good for poor little JFF. It'll relieve some of the pressure that comes with Heisman hopes and MNCG aspirations.

 

[KingGondo]

I'm really glad we don't have to recruit against Oregon. Damn.

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.d...PALBID=970348&USE_REGULAR_SITE_FOR_MOBILE=YES

 

[andycapps]

I'm really glad we don't have to recruit against Oregon. Damn.

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.d...PALBID=970348&USE_REGULAR_SITE_FOR_MOBILE=YES

Wow, that's really impressive. Nice facilities.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Wow, that's really impressive. Nice facilities.

Wow they must have some big corporate donor to afford all those state of the art facilities. Wonder who that could be

 

[StrikerObi]

Oregon's facility looks like it is from the goddamn future.

 

[mre]

I'm really glad we don't have to recruit against Oregon. Damn.

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.d...PALBID=970348&USE_REGULAR_SITE_FOR_MOBILE=YES

Very nice facilities, but I expected this to be a photo gallery of the Oregon Cheerleaders.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Very nice facilities, but I expected this to be a photo gallery of the Oregon Cheerleaders.

They're nice no doubt, but USC has them beat.

 

[perfectchaos007]

They're nice no doubt, but USC has them beat.

Eww those song girls use way too much makeup and hairspray. I'de take Oregons cheerleaders over the trogans any day. The Pac-12 rankings for cheerleaders would be UCLA > Oregon >>>>>USC. USC may not even be in 3rd place.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Eww those song girls use way too much makeup and hairspray. I'de take Oregons cheerleaders over the trogans any day. The Pac-12 rankings for cheerleaders would be UCLA > Oregon >>>>>USC. USC may not even be in 3rd place.

You're killing me, Texas.

 

[andycapps]

Eww those song girls use way too much makeup and hairspray. I'de take Oregons cheerleaders over the trogans any day. The Pac-12 rankings for cheerleaders would be UCLA > Oregon >>>>>USC. USC may not even be in 3rd place.

If we're talking west coast cheerleaders, Arizona State is in the mix.

 

[perfectchaos007]

If we're talking west coast cheerleaders, Arizona State is in the mix.

Ahh yes, well Arizona State girls in general. Overall they probably have the hottest co-eds in FBS, and lucky us that some of them end up in amateur porn.

 

[mcgruber]

I'm really glad we don't have to recruit against Oregon. Damn.

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.d...PALBID=970348&USE_REGULAR_SITE_FOR_MOBILE=YES

Football players get their own cafeteria? Is this the norm at other schools?

 

[bucknuticus]

Football players get their own cafeteria? Is this the norm at other schools?

At tOSU they do, I would assume its the norm since coaches want to control players diets as much as they can.

 

[KingGondo]

Football players get their own cafeteria? Is this the norm at other schools?

OSU has a "training table" where the players eat in the dorms by the stadium. Pretty sure it's not open to regular students.

 

[Lonestar]

Alabama's facilities are pretty sweet, and some of it matches some of the equivalent Oregon parts, but really, Oregon went way overboard :lol How much is that building in total? $500 million+???

If the NCAA had teeth anymore, they'd force them to disconnect from Nike

 

[LosDaddie]

Football players get their own cafeteria? Is this the norm at other schools?

Bro, do your players even lift?

 

[Karakand]

Eww those song girls use way too much makeup and hairspray. I'de take Oregons cheerleaders over the trogans any day. The Pac-12 rankings for cheerleaders would be UCLA > Oregon >>>>>USC. USC may not even be in 3rd place.

FIRE KIFFIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[andycapps]

Ahh yes, well Arizona State girls in general. Overall they probably have the hottest co-eds in FBS, and lucky us that some of them end up in amateur porn.

Brofist

Football players get their own cafeteria? Is this the norm at other schools?

It's that way at UGA. Separate dining hall for athletes, not just for football players. I know each player has their own specified diet, supplements, shakes etc that are ready for them.

 

[timetokill]

I'm really glad we don't have to recruit against Oregon. Damn.

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.d...PALBID=970348&USE_REGULAR_SITE_FOR_MOBILE=YES

Fuck. I don't know how Texas is supposed to compete with that.

Alternate comment: That big display for their national championships is truly impressive.