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The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
I definitely think both teams treat this as a playoff warmup game before, depending on outcome, both potentially coasting a bit. If the Stars don't win in regulation it all but sets the table for the playoffs (and pretty long shot regardles). Believe I saw Deboer say at this point he cares more about the way the team plays than the outcome Thursday which makes sense. We typically get beers between periods around michelob ultra area outside 103/104. I might bring out my now dated Stankoven jersey tonight in case anyone is around there and spots it. -
Jerry's failures are a unique combination of putting $$ and publicity as priority #1 with winning a distant 2nd while also being both extremely arrogant and incompetent when it comes to managing a roster. Completely different, and far worse, than Cuban. I think Cuban put fans first to the detriment of year in and year out bottom line and genuinely tried his best to help make Dallas a winner despite plenty of mistakes in hindsight. As noted above, it was a hell of a 25 year run. I also absolutely blame him for hanging us out to dry selling to someone that is incompetent and only bought the team for a casino play. Edit: I know you are taking the position that this is an intentional tank for a franchise move. I was open to that in the initial days but feel pretty comfortable siding with incompetence at this point for a lot of reasons that have been outlined in the weeks following not worth rehashing.
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I definitely think there was mutual dislike between Luka and Nico and it was personal. But if you have any basketball/business sense at all as the owner or just any basic idea of what franchise you bought and what the fanbase (your customer) values, you choose Luka over the GM all day every day. It's a big reason why, Nico aside, I can never respect Dumont in any way as an owner. It's gross negligence to be this clueless about such a massive investment and to not seek out multiple opinions before trading your most valuable asset. Forget basketball - I don't know how anyone can respect him as a businessman after this. For all of Cuban's faults (and yes there were many) he built a massive brand in Dallas and significantly increased the value of the franchise during his tenure in the process. He built fanbase loyalty even in down years. My friend that just opted out of renewal after 25 years (his first purchase after getting a real job was season tickets) could not have fathomed a scenario he wouldn't renew 6 months ago. How does Dumont not float this by Cuban? There is no doubt in my mind Cuban would have strongly advised him that it would be the dumbest thing he could ever do and laid out all of the reasons why. So unlike someone mentioned above, there really isn't a scenario where I could forgive or in any way respect Dumont.
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Might have been discussion on prior pages but from a 3rd person account of someone purportedly in the room (so take it for what it's worth which isn't much), but the story is there actually was some push back as it related to the terms of the deal (i.e., if we're going to do this we should go to market and get a better return either from Lakers or others as this isn't enough) and Nico just said, no, this is what we are doing and shut down any dissent. I'm just choosing to believe that is accurate so I can focus my disdain on Nico and the fat moron that signed off on it.
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I mean if they don't make a run next year I don't see how they survive. It seems like the season ticket renewal rate is probably pretty low. Good buddy was a 25 year season ticket holder and didn't renew not even for the trade itself but for the way Dumont and everyone in the organization acted post trade shitting on Luka on the way out + having the audacity to bump up prices year over year on top of it. Just a clueless organization post Cuban and they deserve every bit of the failure coming their way. My hope is Dumont doesn't get his casino, gets tired of being hated locally and sells the team, then maybe we can all get back on board.
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It's a long standing somewhat educated belief of mine (although the educated component is a bit dated as I don't know anyone currently in a position to share meaningful direct knowledge) that there is significant bloat in the LHF (in addition to Belmont). If your goal is winning games, I think your dollar goes a lot further with Texas One compared to other depts. I get why One Fund Donors did not get "loyalty" credit for first couple of years considering NCAA ramifications, but now that those concerns are gone, it just irks me there are self serving policies in place attempting to make sure the LHF still gets theirs. There are probably others on this board with more knowledge than I have about the inner workings that can correct me if my instincts are wrong.
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The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
The actual collapse was just one of those crazy things that happen but also completely unacceptable. What was almost more concerning to me was the way we started the 3rd with a 3-0 lead. After losing a 3rd period lead in back to back games (something we pretty much never did all season), we came out and immediately give up a power play goal with only like 30 seconds left to kill it off. And then let them completely control play while also taking a double minor. It's just been consistently inconsistent and unfocused hockey for weeks now which we just haven't seen much from this team at all in DeBoer's tenure. It's why he's been riding their ass after wins because the standard is slipping. Miro is obviously a huge piece of this but the other leaders on this team better step up big time or Colorado will make easy work of us I'm afraid. -
17 year old stabbed to death by another 17 year old at Frisco track meet
Skipper replied to Derka's topic in Daily Texan
The suspects own quote to police "he put his hands on me, I told him not to" tracks independent witness statements. He didn't claim he was getting his ass kicked or strangled or any actual "self defense" with a deadly weapon, his statement indicates at most he was pushed/grabbed and he murdered a fellow student in response (with a knife he voluntarily brought to a fucking track meet). The CR regulars can search high and low for nuance (per usual) but there isn't anything out there even suggesting this isn't cut and dry murder. -
That's my read as well. If confirmed, I'm going to rethink donations all together. If anything needs to be DOGE'D it's the Longhorn Foundation and ridiculous Belmont continues to require funds be allocated there.
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The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
I was there with my 8 year old. Tried to get him to leave after going up 4-2 and again after the empty netter given a school night and all but he was hopped up on popcorn and wanted to stay. Then of course he desperately had to pee so watched the last 30 seconds and tying goal in disbelief with the ushers at top of concourse. Made it back to watch OT to finish off the collapse. Disgusting. I think we all hope this team is playing lackadaisical and will turn it on during the playoffs but this may just be who we are without Miro. That doesn't excuse the forward play the last 3 weeks though. We actually played a pretty solid game (albeit against inferior competition) until the 3rd then let our foot off the gas. Then once they got within 1 played solid again to kill of the rest of the double minor and "put the game away" until the biggest collapse in NHL history. I'm definitely not feeling optimistic matching up against the Avs at the moment. At this point just start managing minutes for the playoffs (particularly last 2 games). Avs will have 3 days extra rest as a result of the schedule. Schapiro mapped it out and thinks likely we start that Saturday night start. Send Bischel down and get Seguin a couple of games in. All we need is 1 more point to clinch home ice so secure that next 2 games and road trip will be completely inconsequential. -
Nothing on that but I did receive an OU ticket request notice. I signed up for same amount I always have but then read the email closer and it noted ticket eligibility is tied to donations. I sent an email asking for confirmation that NIL Donations will count towards that number. If that isn't the case and I'm not eligible, I'll be dropping NIL donations. No way I donate to NIL instead of the ridiculous administrative bloat and waste that is the LHF and get rewarded by having to pay 3rd party OU tix. Would also be the type of dumb policy the idiots at the LHF would put in place.
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17 year old stabbed to death by another 17 year old at Frisco track meet
Skipper replied to Derka's topic in Daily Texan
Yeah, it's a complete mystery why someone with the disposition to murder someone over petty BS would also be they type of person to carry a knife around and instigate conflict. Let us all know if you ever figure it out. -
The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Team looks sloppy and tired. We've had a lot of guys logging a ton of minutes the last few weeks. The good news is that after this 3 game home stretch, we'll be in a really good position to know whether or not to push the last 2 road games. Before puck drops next Monday, Winnipeg will only have one game left (home against Anaheim) which you have to chalk up as a win. If we are still 3+ points behind I think you just manage minutes and treat those games like practice to get ready for the Avs. Absolutely have to play better than we've been playing to win that series. -
The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Have been sloppy as hell for 3 weeks now but still winning. Now law of averages playing out. -
17 year old stabbed to death by another 17 year old at Frisco track meet
Skipper replied to Derka's topic in Daily Texan
Probably the kind of piece of shit that would bring a knife to a fucking track meet and stab someone is also the kind of piece of shit that would go sit in another teams tent hoping someone would 'disrespect' him. Lock him up and throw away the key. Good riddance. -
College basketball coaching carousel: 2025 edition
Skipper replied to Machinator's topic in Basketball
Agreed with this take. He knows best case scenario it will take him 2 years to get A&M where he has Ole Miss right now. Leverage A&M for more money with a stable situation for less downside risk and quicker upside to a top caliber job. The only way A&M made sense for Beard is if he wanted to move back to Texas with goal of settling long term. -
I genuinely thought the rest of the post was going to criticize the half baked Helobious 'analysis' which would have been equally valid criticism.
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The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Stars need to take care of business and see if VGK/SL can stay hot against the Jets. If so could set up a really big game next week. If not, we 'should' have enough cushion against the Avs at this point to treat our last 2 road games as exhibitions and send Bischel down to get Seguin some ice time before playoffs (I think I read that is the only move we could make pre-playoffs to clear enough space). Avs will have a rest advantage if that is the matchup as we play 2 road games (Mon/Wed) after their last game (Sun) so would think we want to either in a position to clinch the 1 seed by winning or have the 2 seed locked in and rest guys. -
The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
The Saturday outcomes gave us some nice cushion with Colorado. And yes, we really needed Winnipeg to lose that game yesterday. Rolling with DeSmith tonight which makes sense to get Otter some extra rest down the stretch. A W sure would be nice to close out this road trip. -
America's Foreign Policy & Other Shit Going On Around the World thread
Skipper replied to bolverk's topic in Cloak Room
I get the feeling Vance is aware he's surrounded by morons but playing his role to step up in 4 years. To be clear, I've always thought he might be more dangerous than Trump because he's not an idiot (and beholden to Thiel). -
The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Watched a few minutes of the 3rd and went to sleep 4-0. Glad I didn't stay up as would have been awake another hour post-game probably with the way it appears to have played out. -
America's Foreign Policy & Other Shit Going On Around the World thread
Skipper replied to bolverk's topic in Cloak Room
This is what is funny to me. How do these guys still not understand that shit really only works for Trump. Don't get me wrong, I don't understand how it consistently works for Trump but it does. He's the only one in the MAGA world that gets the blind loyalty. My initial reaction to Hegseth's initial interview was that it was just a really bad Trump impersonation (lie, deflect, blame the Libs). Waltz the same thing. I mean on one hand they don't really have any other cards to play in this instance, but it doesn't come as natural to anyone else like it does Trump and just doesn't work. -
Pink House was a solid meal and cool place. Feel like it is kind of a must do. If not dinner, we really liked the bar downstairs and went there post dinner and another night for drinks. Artillery was a great cocktail bar. It was close to our hotel and hit it up a couple of times pre diner. Perry Lane (where we stayed) had a good rooftop bar. Alligator soul was a good dinner but lacked in atmosphere (we went on July 4th so it was dead). Vic's was a solid lunch. Crystal Beer Parlor was a really good more casual lunch. Collins Quarter was a good breakfast. Didn't work out for us but if you feel the need and are there long enough, there is a guy that does Texas Style BBQ supposed to be really good that was written up in Texas Monthly/BBQ Snob. He was just doing pop ups when we were there and didn't work out but think he was working on a permanent location.
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The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Otter needed a game like last night. All around great effort after what seemed like quite a few C+ / B- games in a row.
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