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Somebody is a salty bitch SEC Round-Up: League counting on its villain to restore order By Olin Buchanan An unpleasant week of Southeastern Conference football is followed by a nauseating notion this week. After going 1-3 in marquee Week 1 matchups, the SEC is counting on… Texas…to defend its honor in a top-10 clash with defending national champion Michigan. Go ahead and retch. That shouldn’t be the case. The powerful SEC is college football’s bullies. Its teams typically terrorize opponents. That was before Texas A&M fell to Notre Dame, Miami mauled Florida and USC upset LSU. True, No. 1 Georgia’s predictable 34-3 beatdown of Clemson and Vanderbilt’s shocking upset of Virginia Tech — sorry, not a marquee matchup — saved face to some degree. The SEC doesn’t save face. The SEC steps on faces with a hobnail boot and breaks noses. Instead, the SEC looks toward a new member that has looked down on the SEC. Recall, last May, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte suggested the Longhorns’ annual clash with Oklahoma is bigger than the “Iron Bowl” and “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” Then, in July, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers declared games against the Longhorns were everybody’s Super Bowl. Apparently, Ewers is unaware five different SEC teams have won national championships since Texas last won one. But the fact remains that the SEC needs Texas to restore order on Saturday in Ann Arbor where Michigan has notched 23 consecutive victories. “These (Michigan) guys know how to win,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. “You can see it in their style of play. They play with a great deal of confidence. They believe in one another. So, it’s a heck of a challenge for our team. “What I think Saturday will do for us is serve as a bit of a barometer of where we’re at as a football team this fall. “We’re going to get challenged in all three phases. What do we need to work on, and where do we need to keep growing to get ourselves prepared for the Southeastern Conference?” Even a trip to Ann Arbor may not fully prepare Texas for the grind of the SEC, where it “just means more” and hostile crowds are “just more mean.” But on Saturday, the Southeastern Conference will be cheering on the Longhorns. Well, the SEC office suits who allowed the Longhorns in will. SEC fan bases in College Station, Fayetteville, Norman and probably Knoxville and Baton Rouge won’t. The very idea would be just too nauseating

Gerry's posted plenty lately while roadtripping through AL, FL and GA: -seems like he thinks Lacey is still a good pickup -says the state of Georgia is loaded at DT this year and he's bullish on UT's prospects for landing a few of them -he is sky high on Mbatchou after watching him practice in person. Texas has a legitimate shot here and this guy has 5 star upside. -due to Georgia already mostly filling up at the position, the possibility of landing 2 of these guys in Georgia is real -Baker is connected at Grayson, which is a GA high school power, and also where multiple prospects are. -Tyler Atkinson is probably the best LB in the 2026 class and at Grayson. Texas is late to that party but already in the top 5. That one may wind up being one of the nastiest recruitments of the next cycle. -Charles is in play. -Brandon Brown would only be in play if some crazy shit happened with Bo Davis at LSU -Texas is still dead set on taking 4 DTs from the HS ranks Anyway, not all of that is exactly what Gerry said, but I'm divining some things having read his posts.

I'm all for every single republican who wants to publicly endorse Kamala.

9/4 Bloomberg/MC PA Harris +5 WI Harris +8 MI Harris +2 AZ Harris +2 NV Harris +2 GA Harris +2 NC TIE

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I posted this in the main thread, but it was right after the super-funny SNL Cologaurd shit-in-a-box skit, so figured MAYBE this should get its own thread. The family indeed needs help, as he was "in between life insurance policies." So, here's what I posted in the original thread: _______________________________________________________________________ Dear Friends of the Niederts, As you may have heard, Wolfgang passed away unexpectedly last Friday morning from an infection. Wolfgang was a loving husband and father and a loyal and generous friend to so many people in our community. He will be dearly missed. Julie and his two daughters, ages 9 and 5, are devastated and face many immediate and longer-term needs (unfortunately, Wolfgang was in between life insurance policies). Here are three practical ways you can love and support the Niederts during this time. Meals Contribute to a gift card for ready-made meals from a place like Central Market; please Venmo me, and I will get a gift card from the group. My Venmo is [BRISKET HERE -- I DON'T WANT TO PUT HER INFO ON BLAST, SO IF YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE THIS WAY, PM ME AND I'LL SHARE IT WITH YOU] Childcare [NOTE -- I'M LEAVING THIS ONE OUT -- BRISKET] College Fund To honor his lifelong dedication to education and philanthropy, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to a college fund for his beloved daughters. You can make a gift by going here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-wolfgangdonate-to-sophie-olivias-college-fund [NOTE: YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE FAMILY FOR COLLEGE FUNDING DIRECTLY, BYPASSING GOFUNDME AND THAT PLATFORM'S CUT OF ANY CONTRIBUTIONS - PM ME FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS OF HOW TO MAKE OUT A CHECK AND WHERE TO SEND IT. BUT IF YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE VIA GOFUNDME, PLEASE DO AND DON'T LET ME STOP YOU] Please pray for peace, strength and hope for Julie, Sophie, and Olivia. The family is planning a memorial service and will have more details soon. It will likely be a few weeks from now. Feel free to share this with anyone I may have missed. Thank you for supporting the Niederts. _______________________________ So, as noted above, if you want specific info on how to send funds for meals via Venmo or how to send money directly to the family, PM me and I'll get you info. Gimme time to get to your PMs, though. - Brisket

You know, what's super weird about all of this, is that WE'RE not the ones proclaiming Texas must save the SEC's reputation. WE'RE not the ones asserting Texas is some savior to the conference. WE'RE not the ones suggesting that this is anything more than an early season intersectional football game between two Top 10 teams, that should be a lot of fun. Longhorn fans want to win this game because it's against an all time blueblood, because it's against the defending national champs, and because we want our favorite team to win EVERY game it plays. It has nothing to do with the SEC. Texas wasn't an SEC team when this game was scheduled, and even if it had been, it still wouldn't have anything to do with the SEC. And yet idiot blowhards like this ag will simultaneously call us the villain while still casting us in the role of savior and ultimately blame sip arrogance for daring to believe we're worthy of representing the conference. WE. DON'T. CARE.

Peeling this away from the CR thread on propaganda and the Ukraine thread. There were pretty significant coordinated actions against Russian covert influence operations today. Justice indicted two Russians and seized several domains, Treasury sanctioned Margarita Simonyan (she’s famous on the Ukraine thread) and others, and State slapped a foreign mission designation on Simonyan’s company Rossiya Segodnaya (translation: Russia Today) and pushed out visa restrictions on unnamed Russkies. The big bombshell news is that Simonyan’s RT brand funneled tens of millions of dollars to a U.S. company that employs people like Tim Pool and Dave Rubin to create Russia-approved content and videos that got pretty outstanding reach. But beyond that, this network of actions allows people to piece together how the machine works. RT, for instance, doesn’t really exist. It’s merely a convenient brand used within Rossiya Segodnaya internationally while Rossiya Segodnaya operates more of a media empire. At the Kremlin’s direction, the RT content and messaging then gets amplified and spread via a network of Kremlin security service controlled networks run by shadowy entities like the Social Design Agency and Structura, using various LLM tools and botnets. The big piece here is two-fold and different from past shady Russia shit in that it differs from just propaganda and disinformation. The Russians are actually (covertly) financing pretty significant U.S. media figures and not just kooky bots. The indictments are careful to say the Americans are “unwitting,” which you can decide the credibility of. The second is the clear attempt to move beyond just chaos and discord and instead move to actually advancing Kremlin aims and policies including on Ukraine and upcoming elections. A slate of today’s actions at the links: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2559 https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-rt-employees-indicted-covertly-funding-and-directing-us-company-published-thousands https://www.state.gov/state-department-actions-to-counter-russias-election-interference-and-foreign-malign-influence-operations/

White guys do it too. The way I speak in court is not even remotely the same as when I’m at a pasture party in East Texas with a Shiner in my hand. Why is this surprising to anyone?

KKL is a nutjob, but can we pour one out for Norman? He seemed like a good dog and no telling the atrocities she put him through... RIP Normie

just plugged this request into Bing AI Chat and this is what it gave me. You Sent by you: can you write a letter written by a Texas A&M football fan pretending to be written by a Notre Dame fan who went to the game saturday in College Station saying how great aggie fans are and what a great time they had. Sent by Copilot: Sure, here’s a letter from a “Notre Dame fan” who attended the game at College Station: Dear Aggie Fans, I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible experience I had at the game this past Saturday in College Station. As a Notre Dame fan, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was absolutely blown away by the hospitality and warmth of the Aggie community. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms. The tailgating scene was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced – the food, the camaraderie, and the spirit of the fans were truly something special. It was clear that Aggie fans are not just passionate about their team, but also about making visitors feel at home. During the game, the energy in Kyle Field was electric. The Aggie fans’ enthusiasm and support for their team were contagious, and I found myself cheering along with them. The traditions, the yells, and the unity of the 12th Man were awe-inspiring. It was a privilege to witness such a display of school spirit and dedication. Even after the game, the kindness of the Aggie fans continued. Whether it was a friendly conversation or a simple gesture of goodwill, every interaction left a positive impression. It’s not often that you leave an opposing team’s stadium feeling like you’ve made new friends, but that’s exactly how I felt. Thank you, Aggie fans, for showing me what true sportsmanship and hospitality look like. You have set a high standard for what it means to be a fan, and I will always remember my time in College Station with fondness. I look forward to the next time our paths cross, and I hope to return the favor when you visit us in South Bend. Gig 'em and Go Irish! Sincerely, [Your Name] Notre Dame Fan I hope this captures the spirit you were looking for! If you need any adjustments, feel free to let me know.

Surprisingly it keeps people like my father (92 and Republican for a long, long time) committed to voting for Harris. He said between me, my step mom and seeing Adam Kinzinger at the DNC, he’s voting against Trump. He sees other Republicans doing the same and it somehow helps.

Stupid aggy. Yeah I appreciate actual military history, but aggy ain't my go-to when I want a fix, for obvious reasons. In Texas, the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg is the place to go. ETA: Some of you probably remember it as the Admiral Nimitz museum. Chester Nimitz was from Fredericksburg and later became a pivotal figure in the War in the Pacific. He didn't attend UT, but in 1985 when the USPS created a stamp in his honor, there was a big ceremony at the old, much smaller museum for the commemoration. The museum's curators needed a color guard to present the colors that day, and they didn't go to the Corps of Cadets. Instead they chose the UT NROTC color guard, of which I happened to be a member at the time, to do the honors. We showed up to a crowd of WW2 Navy and Marine Corps veterans and their families who treated us like rock stars ... despite the fact that none of us had ever done anything remotely meaningful the way they had. We were all just in awe and were honored to be there. Probably the coolest thing I was ever involved with as a Midshipman. :gettingalittledustyinhere: /csb

Alright. It's been a fucking morning. Kids ate paw patrol Mac and cheese for breakfast which was not enough fuel to get us to check in at the Hotel, but damn close. We left early from the motel we stayed in and they retroactively decided dogs weren't allowed when we were leaving so they tried to hit us with a $50 fee. I told them to pound sand and take it up with Expedia. Boarded the dog JoJo who has been the best behaved on the entire trip (including me) Got to the ferry place and kids and wife were in full meltdown mode already. From the 9AM to 10AM time slot they will actually detour slightly to go under the bridge instead of straight to the Island. We got the 930. Gunnar getting horned. 20240904_093017.mp4 Sights from the boat dock to the bridge. Viking cruise ship crossed under the massive bridge showing you the scale. Really incredible engineering here. View of the island and some rich peoples mansions View of the Grand Hotel where we are staying from the boat. Map of the island Got a horse drawn carriage up to the hotel and snapped a bunch of shots. Didn't get one before hopping on but got one on the way down. Woody and Buzz were our horses. someones gotta shovel the shit! Check in isn't till 4PM so we are early as fuck and have to figure out how to kill 3 hours without a nap for Rafa. Found a cool arcade the boys had a blast. Ate lunch in town after walking down and had some smoked whitefish dip. Rafa crashed out hard on the walk back and is currently parked in the corner in the room. random shots

*Walzes you morons

To be fair, Tarp is basically the only aggie writer in the offseason that would even vaguely hint at what we’ve been hammering here the whole time - the value of the guys coming in from the portal didn’t even vaguely compensate for the talent drain leaving the program. To me, that will get examined more and more as the season goes on and the same asshats who promoted their “portal prowess” both directly to aggie netdom and also at the national football media levels will suddenly be showcasing their eurekas about the imbalance between the incoming and outgoing. Like they’ve discovered it and knew it the whole time and what was anyone else but them thinking in the offseason? Right. The aggies went from being unranked and unconsidered in the “way too early” polls late last winter to ranked #20 to open the season. Nothing changed. They did very little in the late portal cycle. So what happened? The aggie PR team, led by Liucci, talked themselves into their usual “don’t sleep on the fighting Texas Aggies!” narrative, while pointing at the 247 portal ranking, and then fed it straight to Pate and others, and, magically, ATM became a media darling as a playoff darkhorse.

Well, it brings one vote in Wyoming. Which I believe is something like 2% of the electorate in that state.

Michigan - I respect your school and team. I hope, sincerely, that Texas drags their nuts across your team’s chin on Saturday. Congratulations on all of your success. Droopy 🤘🏼 ps - Your hatred for Ohio St is valid.

Dear Oleo: This Texas alum hates Notre Dame, Miami and USC...and was rooting hard for all three.

Crap, good point. Didn't even think about the possibility of a team with a 23-game home winning streak playing well on Saturday. Definitely changes the calculus.

CNN reporter on scene said a 16-year-old girl talked to her a little while and showed her a text she sent to her mom once she realized she was hearing gunshots in her school. The text read: "I know I haven't been a perfect daughter. I'm sorry." Jesus. Fucking. Christ. We must be better than this.

If you've ever dealt with a property management company on any level, corporate, as a customer, etc, you'd probably be willing to try with these guys.

‘Don’t talk to the press!’ Email immediately leaks to the press.

White pols have been doing this for literally decades. You see someone who has went to elite academic institutions who now talks like an auto mechanic from Bumblefuck, Alabama.

The Elk recruits through the gristle.

Yep, the screenshot above was actually from the Q/A following that article :-). I'll just post that article, plus two other Tarp articles on the ND game, below. On the unlikely chance that we would have ... a passing interest ... in the bitter introspection and self-loathing that follows an Aggie early-season loss 😈. Gluttons for Aggie angst ... here's your smorgasboard. Five bigger picture thoughts from Texas A&M's season opener Tarp (Aggie 247) Instant analysis on Texas A&M football's season opening loss ot Notre Dame Jeff Tarpley (Aggie 247) Sunday morning breakdown of what happened between Texas A&M and Notre Dame..PFF grades, etc. Jeff Tarpley (Aggie 247)

Narrator: That wasn’t air.

Some of you, I assume, are good people.

I was scrolling Twitter and found some amazing insight into the game this Saturday. She brings up 2 really good points.

aggy Jason Howell If you've been in Kyle Field, you've probably seen that most of the football recruit section is from the A&M bench side from the endzone to the 25-30 yard line, this time it stretched from the 25-30 yard line to the south end zone. There were some big 2026 recruits there, and it was the first time I've seen them in that section. That's when I knew this was different. It's Kyle Field at its best. People can be negative and talk about all they want, but at some point, this place is going to break through in football. I'm convinced of it. I don't know when it will happen. “Why can't A&M do it? Why can't A&M do it with Mike Elko?” I thought the loss had a lot of anger and emotions from previous seasons. From a recruiting aspect, some of the recruits who haven't been to an A&M football game in the 2025 commit class, and you look at some of those guys: Noah Mikhail‍, Adonyss Currie‍, Jamar Beal-Goines‍, I think they come to A&M and see that atmosphere, and it cements their decision. There are going to be some guys that take some visits where you have to weather the storm. I think a lot of people believe in coach Elko, believe in his vision of the program, and that's the beauty of year one. You can sell the sizzle. Texas is coming off of a College Football Playoff appearance. They're in the top five. To the outside eye, it looks like they're going in the right direction. As long as Texas wins games, they're going to recruit very well, and they're also NIL machines. Oregon is going to be a threat. USC tried to get Husan Longstreet. As of today, I'm not anticipating anyone who's waffling right now. That could change, though, and that's the nature of recruiting

That post is a good reminder of how fucking strange college football internet can be.

The hate Americans have for fellow Americans is the defining trait of our country.

I believe this also qualifies

Quinn hates Michigan. He went to fucking Ohio State for a year and it brainwashed him. Horns by 100.

Walz is becoming more relatable by the minute.

I'd be okay going the rest of my life not seeing another "ai" image.

Aggy on social media sharing a message his Domer friend sent him after the game. Like clockwork: I've been to several away games over the years, and can confidently say that the A&M fans were the absolute nicest we've ever ran into. Everywhere we went it was "Howdy, welcome to College Station". They are very proud of their history and story and offered up so much very interesting stories throughout the weekend. We had several drinks bought for us at every bar we went to, even a few from the bartenders! We even went to the Midnight Yell, and were treated with the same hospitality. We were going to be respectful and wear neutral colors, but were encouraged before hand to wear our green and gold. We were welcomed to numerous tailgates and they made us feel at home at each one of them. If you appreciate military history and ever get the chance to visit the campus, I highly recommend it.