jonbailey

The vibes are incredibly low in College Station currently. Doom and gloom is the order of the day. It's not quite the same feeling as coming up short, more "we are never gonna get there". Lots of talk about losing their coach to Texas and undoing all the progress in that sport. The potential of losing the coach is crushing a lot of spirits. Last week it was impossible for Texas to lure away Schlossnagle, now it seems almost inevitable. Big brother once again taking your favorite toy.

Where is Rob B to defend the honor of the sub 6ft DB?

Can't wait to see who this is. Got a good feeling

Apparently it started as joke between players where they would say "Whammy" after a homerun. A player added bubbles to the dugout celebration and soon fans were doing it after every run. They think it's really cool. Like most aggie traditions, some random guy did a thing and the next guy did it too so it became a tradition. From my experience, aggies really like traditions and dream of being the guy who starts one.

I live in College Station and work mostly with Aggies. It's not ideal but it pays the bills. Thought I would start a post and add color on the local sentiment in the area. Recent activity: Aggies are very pumped about making the mens baseball championship. They are very aware that in their lifetime this is the first time something like this has happened. Like really really aware. If anyone thinks the baseball coach is leaving for Austin he will have to walk through a wall of money to do so. The aggs who got removed from the CWS for talking about the Florida batboy who passed away have been excommunicated. I've heard the locals defend some pretty rough stuff but thankfully folks seem to agree that crossed a line. Lastly the university put up a juneteenth celebratory post that had to have comments removed. To say the least, social media followers of the university were not especially high on a holiday that marks the end of chattel slavery in America. Regards, your correspondent in College Station.

Romance Taylor. I dont remember the score but dude was unstoppable/ catchable

Glad you clarified, I was worried we might be losing a DL committ

Exactly, don't call out someone else if you haven't put in the work. Glad the best in the business are here at OTF putting in the work. Thanks for all that you do @Gerry Hamilton Once again nothing against the other folks

I could see getting a little miffed after spending hours and hours of your life driving to keep up with recruits and then a colleague runs his mouth a little. I've been a member of all three sites previously have enjoyed good work out of all. OTF is the best for my money

He might have left out a few rows Conference titles: 0 - 1 Playoff appearances 0 - 1 Bijan Rush Yards: 703 - 2,706 Student athletes kissed: Too many - hopefully zero

This is a really bad idea that I'm sure will bring embarrassment to conference members.... but I see how they got there. Potential advertiser: Brett, what are the 12 universities in your conference again? Well actually there are 16 teams, kansas State Baylor .... Well why is it called the big 12? I mean that's confusing for our brand. You should rename it. Well the big 12 brand has brand awareness. You sure about that buddy? Brett commissions a brand awareness study. Brett: So what do people think of when they think Big 12? Texas & Oklahoma Sir..... Brett: Okay guys we need to rebrand! Indistinct shouting and suggestions of moving headquarters to Lubbock. Brett: Hold on folks, lets give Cincinnati the floor. Cincinnati: um, could we like sell the name or somthing. We need money. Brett: Genius! I'll get pop-tart on the phone!

I was surprised to see Alabama as number one. Texas's line was dominant in the match up last yeah and is returning 4 starters. I dont doubt their is significant talent in Tuscaloosa but am I missing something? The only transfer I remember them adding to their line from the portal is kayden Proctor who is just a bounce back from last years team.

Yeah if it's just a straight money flex then I agree. I just think being located in the same city as Tesla offers some opportunities. Any University with means can aquire or rent European sports cars, nothing unique about it.

With all the talk about Lamborghini after the big visitor weekend I'm kind of surprised the Tesla UT connection isn't stronger. I know a few players drive Teslas but it seems like a missed opportunity. Tesla is a brand with cache, especially with younger people, Tesla is one of the largest employers in Austin, Teslas are fast (Sark is building one of the fastest rosters in football), and the cars are incredibly safe which should put parents at ease. Seems like a slamdunk and a connect no other university could really imitate.

I think tennessee could be fun. Battle of the UT / correct orange

I dont have the quotes but I remember ryan watts commenting that RRR was superior to M OSU. Kellan Robinson commented that RRR was superior to the iron bowl. Although to be fair it's possible they would make the opposite statement if they had transferred from Texas I stead of to Texas. All I know is RRR is unlike any other game I have ever attended at any level of sport.

How do you guys see this playing out. What does college athletics look like in 2028?

Great news!

Nevermind. Apparently he provided the Athletic with a copy of the contract. I dont think this ends well for that coach. Any idea of a replacement target?

Is Saul Goodman out and practicing law again?

Dabo won his the first natty in 2016. Here are his recruiting class rankings based on On3. 2017 - 11th 2018 - 6th (another natty) 2019 - 9th 2020 - 3rd 2021 - 5th 2022 - 14th (start of NIL) 2023 - 11th 2024 - 14th

I was there too. Haven't been brave enough to rewatch.

Any idea what kind if $ you get for being on the cover? Any rumors of athletes pricing themselves out of the cover?

I thinks this is good for all involved. Illinois' secondary needs help and Brooks needs a place to show what he can do. If players are going to leave, my preference is they go to a team not on the schedule.

Happy birthday