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8 hours ago, John F. said:

I’ve used the ignore feature more in the last week than in the last year, which has helped keep the site manageable for me. 

I agree.  I think I am about to test the limits of how many people you can block.  I hope there is not a limit because there are a lot I need to block.

[Califashorn75]

At least we aren't Aggies. 

[Jordan91]

On 1/8/2026 at 1:09 PM, Bobby_Batronic said:

People are people. The only place Texas fans are special is in their own heads. It’s the same everywhere that sport matters. 

2026 is set to be the year, and UT’s football program is objectively getting it’s teeth kicked in in the portal despite knowing from about game 2 that we’d have to win the day there to make 2026 dreams possible. So people are pissed. And they would be if this board was dedicated to any blue blood experiencing this level of failure.  

A quick jaunt over to Alabama’s, FSU’s, Clemson’s or pick your struggling P4 program will look virtually the same. And they’ll think they’re a special fan base there too. 

I am extremely disappointed. However, one of the things I like about OTF is when they talk about the process of a potential recruit. They will tell you how they got here or how they ended up with another school. Then it’s an objective look at who did come, followed by, is this enough? I do believe they will be honest. However, it still won’t be enough to satisfy everyone. A simple choice of words has led us to this. “All in”. That is why people are pissed. It’s really that simple. 

[Oldest Horn]

2 hours ago, Jordan91 said:

I am extremely disappointed. However, one of the things I like about OTF is when they talk about the process of a potential recruit. They will tell you how they got here or how they ended up with another school. Then it’s an objective look at who did come, followed by, is this enough? I do believe they will be honest. However, it still won’t be enough to satisfy everyone. A simple choice of words has led us to this. “All in”. That is why people are pissed. It’s really that simple. 

I know. Folks get way bent out of shape over a slogan. 

[Rocky P]

This poster isnt all in.  

[Oldest Horn]

2 hours ago, Rocky P said:

This poster isnt all in.  

Just the tip?

[PaulieD]

On 1/8/2026 at 9:13 AM, Blue Horn said:

I moved to this Board because of the BS over at IT with posters constantly attacking each other and making the board unreadable.  You are always going to have moaners and groaners because this is their forum to get their frustrations and anxieties out without letting them leak into their own lives.  But then the sunshine pumpers come along and make things a million times worse with the attacks on fandome and name calling.  Then the back and forth personal attacks take over and you literally have to peruse pages of ridiculous personal attacks and self righteousness.  If you just let the moaners and groaners post without the constant jabs they usually get over it and move on.  The personal attacks are what seem to send everything spiraling much worse than any moaning and groaning.

This is a fantastic site with the best  information in the business, but it has been almost unreadable for the past few days.  

I don’t care to make this a debate, just hoping some learn to let things go so we can actually get the info on the team we want.  I am coming on less and less, just because I don’t want to wade through all the Bs personal attacks and arguments over who is and isn’t a real fan.

Agree with you, but - the only thing that I can say is this:  the mods on this site, and @Bobby Burton specifically, are diligent about keeping things here on an even keel.  The main issue this week is the NIL/Portal.  It is a new, unique experience, and we all are getting used to the ebb and flow of college athletics.  

By this time next year, equilibrium will have kicked in, and things will be more stable.  Just my humble opinion.  P