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  1. It's hard to win when the other side always has the trump card. R's- "We are going to raise your taxes and give HUGE tax breaks to billionaires!" The unwashed masses- R's- "and don't wanna get rid of those dirty Meskins?" The unwashed- We don't have anything like that on our side where we would sell our soul in order for it to get done. Hard to beat that.
  2. I personally think the "how" is much more of an issue than the "what." The "what" isn't getting to the low-information voter in anyway that sticks. The left frequently wins on the liberal issues in red state referendums, but still can't crack 40% with their politicians in those same states. I don't know the solution, but some suggestions would be: 1. Figure out a way to stop the spam. I think Democrats are disadvantaged eschewing corporate contributions, so they rely more much more heavily on individual donors. But in doing so, they spam the living fuck out of their base: calls, emails, texts...day after day. I'm a true believer, but I get sick of the typing "Stop" multiple times of day. I think it has to have an effect on how the casual voter views Democrats as a whole. I get it: campaigns need money. And the national orgs won't give you if you haven't raised a certain amount on your own to demonstrate viability. But we need to figure something else out. 2. Non-campaign propaganda. I see all sorts of bullshit on Facebook and LinkedIn that isn't directly related to politics, but that I suspect is being pushed to drive a certain narrative that is helpful to conservatives. Usually it's the shit about how awesome it was back in the 70s, you know, before we had regulations. How much tougher we were before culture changed. So, how do we drive a narrative that shit has actually approved over the years, which is kind of crucial if you are going to preach the idea that "progression" is good.
  3. We're going to have to win at least two matches that we are currently down two strokes with seven or fewer holes left. This feels pretty much over.
  4. the format is stupid no college team has the pitching to win 2 games before facing your 3rd opponent's #1 starter that said, not caring less, sandbagging against injuries, preserving arms, are all admirable but probably not a good idea *this year* mailing it in thursday won't do us any favors with the conference in year 1 - they would not be happy - that's fuel for aggy "they ruin everything" "disrespecting whorns" blah blah blah if it's gump the place is going to be packed and partisan - you can't back down from that if it's creamsicle they are still going to have a huge crowd - nashville to hoover is 3 hours, knox/memphis to hoover is 4 - tanking could lead to a rout a rout is not the way to go in to the regional so we have to compete 100% on thursday re-evaluation for saturday? possible opponents are: vandy - need that win according to above posters to ensure we stay #1 (should vandy go on to win the tournament) thieves - nope, not backing down from that georgia - nope, not backing down from that lube - so ky is the only possible thursday opponent (as of this typing) that we could conceivably think about emptying the bench with the starting lineup if we win on saturday we're going for hardware on sunday
  5. Sorry I missed this thread. I've spent a few years coaching my daughter's team made up of mostly her friends. I was forced into it when the guy that said he would, backed out and his daughter ghosted the team. We started in CYO at about 8-9 years old and I coached through our "graduation" to club basketball. It was a great experience, but we then played a couple teams that I realized the coaches REALLY knew what they were doing so I had my daughter join one. I realized I'm not Richard Williams or Earl Woods. Someone with more skill and time will have to lead her to the promised land. Lol. First of all, I would say you need to go over the Jr NBA website. Jr. NBA Homepage - NBA.com: Jr. NBA Pour over the practice plans to find drills you think they would benefit from. There's something for everything/everyone there. One thing I learned from these better coaches as we advanced was you need to focus early on the basic fundamentals. That sounds obvious but in the beginning I would try to vary how we worked on basic ball handling or passing etc every time. Really though the first portion of practice should be essentially identical. The same basic ball handling every time. However you line them up and do it. Then the later part of practice you can branch out into more movement drills that introduce concepts like screens, or moving without the ball. At that age getting more skilled is more important than coaching to win the game. I wouldn't waste much time on specific plays. The practice time is better utilized teaching how to play. Moving, pivoting, reacting. I also think it's important to keep a positive energy with the team at all times. The more the kids cheer on the bench, the better energy, the better it can go typically. I have a lot of thoughts and obviously devoted a lot of bandwidth to it, if you have more specific questions ask here or DM. Good luck!
  6. The kids in this video were never going to be on our side. You can hear in what they are saying that they are just regurgitating their parents' talking points. Meanwhile there are millions of young ethnic adults that DON'T vote because the government doesn't care about us that we ignore every single election cycle. Those are the young adults we should be going after. When I was a young adult in the 90's when Clinton was championing the 94 crime bill do you think that inspired me to vote? If you couple the apathetic kids with the already liberal leaning kids that is plenty enough to offset the ones in this video. The mistake the Dems make every cycle is to keep trying to win people back over to their side instead of taking care of their own constituents. Meanwhile the Republicans could give two shits about winning any leftists and just double down on their efforts and come away just fine. We need to quit fucking worrying about what white kids spawned by Republicans care about.
  7. The ‘think’ tanks were writing policy about banning porn, keeping trans out of UIL sports, and dismantling the EPA. The right’s policy engine has devolved into grievance, power consolidation, and deregulation. The idea that one could come up with a novel solution for enterprise to support policy goals doesn’t even cross their mind. It’s about resource extraction and zero sum. The chips act is now some sort of demon spawned by wokism as opposed to an attempt to secure national security and much needed chips. But even then that’s more of a zero sum solution. Exporting Nat gas is a rising tide floats all the west’s boats that should be the win we crave. And the left isn’t going to ally with hydrocarbons because… they’re bad. All the time. No matter what. No questions asked. In every use. Now go and flog yourself 100 times for even thinking about this topic. You earth killing degenerate
  8. Total for Texas is wrong - it's 103 wins but the percentages are correct. If we looked more structurally we would see in 5 year cumulative slices: (all games - we let ATM keep their FCS scrimmage wins) Last 5 win %: Texas 69.23% / TAM 61.67% Last 10 win % Texas 62.02%/ TAM 61.60% Last 15 win %. Texas 60.10%/ TAM 63.68% Last 20 win % Texas 67.18% / TAM 60.32% Wonder why he came up with 2012? That was the highwater mark of JF and 11-2. Previous to 2012 you have to go back to 1998 to find another 11 win season. In the last 20 years we have had 8 double digit win seasons. ATM has had 1.
  9. I have to disagree. Knicks winning the 2nd round was a big deal for their fanbase and players. Big accomplishment. This isn't Lebron or the Warriors/Lakers/Spurs winning that where it's no biggie and business as usual. I know Brunson went to the WCF with Dallas in 2022 but this time around, he's the focal part of the franchise unlike 2022. And he's doing it in one of the more recognized arenas in all of sports. And I guarantee if the Cowboys ever win the divisional round again, it's going to be a party for players and fans lol. We are generations removed from that franchise being successful. All 4 of these teams left have a new age/era superstar that is getting their 1st ring this year. And going back, we saw Jokic/Giannis/Tatum win their first after many failures. It beats seeing GSW/Cleveland 4 years in a row. Relish in the moment because you never know when you are getting back. I saw so many think Milwaukee/Phoenix/Denver going to be contending consistently after their Finals appearances. Not at all.
  10. Edmonton is much more than McDavid/Draisaitl this season, it appears. They still have Skinner/Pickard in net. Skinner beat our ass last year so I have to give him that. But I think the Stars are better, especially with Rantanen now. Regarding Minnesota, I think you're not giving them enough credit. The Wild had the best record in the NHL -- or close to it -- when they were wrecked with injuries. Minnesota got healthy near the end of the year and went on a run to make the playoffs and gave Vegas all it could handle. Mikko doesn't make us faster but he's makes us a better scoring team. You're going to have to score some goals to beat the Oilers. For the second time in three series, I'm picking the Stars' opponent to win the series if you're putting a gun to my head. I didn't like how the Stars were playing headed into the Colorado series but they gutted through it. I flat out thought we would lose to the Avs. I didn't expect a loss to Winnipeg in Round 2 but I also wasn't assuring myself the Stars were beating the Jets either. I'm conflicted on this round. The Stars, like Scottie Scheffler on the back nine yesterday, have righted their ship and now Miro's back. But the Oilers beat us last year and have added pieces that make them even more dangerous. I said it last week -- McDavid and Draisaitl are not going to retire without hoisting the Stanley Cup at least once. I'm almost certain of that. So, I hope I'm very wrong but I'd pick the Oilers to win in six games. The East is not anywhere near as deep as the West but the two teams in the Finals there are spectacular teams, especially the Panthers. Any of the four left can win the Cup and I think that's fun as fuck. I hope it's our Stars!
  11. I don't know if we'll win but I'll take this roster over last years for sure and I still think last year we were at least equal than Edmonton and just ran out of gas. We lost Tanev but Harley is now a flat out superstar. His game has dramatically improved year over year. Bischel is showing the playoffs aren't too big for him with the limited minutes he plays and brings a physical approach we need. With a now healthy Miro I like our blue line over last year even without Tanev. Do you all recall essentially going 5 D rounds 2 and 3 last year as they couldn't trust Nils? On offense, all we did is add a superstar + Granlund (who has been a very underrated trade acquisition even before his hat trick). Benn is getting older and slower but not near the decline we saw from Pavelski last year that actively hurt us. We've yet to really see either of Robo (should be pretty healthy now I would think) or Duchene get going. Given the layoff (thanks ESPN for choosing our series and giving us the extra day of rest) + minutes Miro was able to play last game, I would think we go back to a traditional 6D lineup and roll 4 lines. I fully expect this series to be a war and Edmonton has been on a 9 game heater but I like our chances.
  12. Dropped youngest off for a “voluntary” practice yesterday for 15U and it’s crazy seeing what a year difference has done to these boys. Pretty sure average height for team is 6’1” if not a bit taller. Going to be fun team to watch. Core of group is back from last year. They went 32-10 with a number of tournament wins so I am excited to see how they do this summer. (Even though we are going to some shitty towns)
  13. Your right, Magic and Bird had no impact on the NBA or their teams in their first years. Except, Boston was +32 in terms on victories in Bird's first season and lost in the second round of the play-offs to the Sixers who went on to play in the NBA finals. If I only could remember who the Sixers lost in that final, oh yeah, the Lakers who were +13 in regular season wins and won the title in a game 6 in which Magic literally willed that team to victory with a stat line of 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists playing center replacing an injured Kareem. You are right in that the 1980 final and the 1981 final were not all broadcast live as the overall ratings for the NBA were very low. We did see however, in 1982 all the finals games were live broadcast and interest was starting to grow as the Lakers won their second title in 3 seasons. They played in the Finals a 3rd time in 1984, lost to the Sixers, and then the next season why saw the start of the run of great Finals games against the Celtics. If the quality of the product hadn't gotten better the NBA was going to be in very big trouble and that is exactly what Magic and Bird did for the game. I will say it again, Clark and here team need to win and force the league to raise its level of play to attract new viewers. The WNBA is not a new league, it has been around almost 30 years and the team that dominated the league in those early years no longer exists because people stopped going to the games in Houston. Why? Quality of play.
  14. Europe maybe, Spain has a decent women's league, pays well comparable to the WNBA, and not a bad place to live. Not much different than what we see from the better men's and women's soccer players going overseas. I understand ztejas position about how viewership is going to grow because of all the participation in the youth leagues etc... which will translate into viewers. When I was in elementary school my Mom signed me up for a youth soccer program and we went to watch Kyle Rote Jr and the Dallas Tornado play at Ownbey Stadium. That gives you a hint how long ago this was and at the time we heard the very same thing. Soccer will eventually become very popular in the US because of all the youth players who will eventually become viewers etc.....and it did grow a bit. If you expect Clark to raise the profile of the league similar to what Magic and Bird did for the NBA she and her team need to win titles and force the rest of the league to elevate their games otherwise she is Pete Maravich playing in obscurity in Atlanta and New Orleans ,
  15. Hey, we're 24-22 after 46 games. This time last year we were 20-26 and still had 5 weeks to go before reaching .500. Shit, we were still a month from bottoming out (33-40 and 10 games back on 6/18 before winning 9 of next 10).
  16. Congrats horns on winning the conference. Gonna be fun to watch the post season for UT. Crazy to think MSU was 1-8 in conference and post season possibilities were dead and Lemonis was about to be canned. A 14-7 finish is impressive. Now we get Aggy lol. Who is circling the drain of death and deciding if they are going to cut off the head of 1st year head coach. Take care of business and then Auburn , then LSU. Gotta say if we can beat at least the first two we likely play ourselves into the 2 line somewhere for post season. Of course what really matters is still who our next hc will be. Because it wont be parker.
  17. I’ve been think f about this for a minute and let me just say- I think we should go ahead and win this thing and make those slack jawed yokels heads completely explode.
  18. Biden's camp and the democrats had to prop Biden up or the Republicans were going to 25th amendment his ass. It's not complex. The problem is that Biden then thought he was still the only hope and salvation even though his public gaffes were increasing. I respect Biden and really wanted him to be the answer, but that debate against Trump even caught Trump off guard how mentally off Biden was. There was no hiding it at that point, and he had to go but that left little time at that point for anybody to coalesce and win the public over on an unknown. Even still, we knew Kamala wasn't corrupt and that should've been more than enough. What we're fighting over is that a bunch of winey turds didn't show up for whatever reason, even though they all have reasons afterwards for not doing their basic due diligence in a Democracy. The apathetic and all those that voted against their interests because of the likes of Joe Rogan bullshit fucked us over.
  19. I have an idea that will surely get much higher ratings. I present you with MAGA SAFARI™ On one side we have a group of immigrants dropped into the middle of nowhere with nothing but the clothes on their backs and a $20 prepaid debit card On the other side, we have the winners of the MAGA sweepstakes that bid for the chance to bring all their fancy pew pew pews and cool as shit tactical gear to hunt down the immigrants. Proceeds raised from the bidding for these coveted spots go to ICE Barbie's cosplay wardrobe. Any immigrant that survives a predetermined amount of time automatically gains legal citizenship right there on the spot. ICE Barbie gives them their official papers with tears in her eyes. Whichever MAGAt has the most confirmed kills wins a cash prize. It will be amazing.
  20. If yesterday was a regional game they 100% go back to Volantis in the 8th. You are right that it is kitchen sink baseball. The middle relievers and midweek guys you use to pad your stats go away. You have your top 2-3 starters, top 2-3 relievers and run them into the ground. It goes back to the momentum comment I made earlier. We could use Volantis today to win a 8-7 game and we feel like we have “momentum” but is that giving us the best chance long term? Same thing if we lose 8-7 today with Hudson Hamilton throwing the final pitch and Volantis and Grubbs in the dugout. Is that something that would ever happen in a regional game? Brand new season starts in 12 days. Nothing carries over.
  21. aggy going to need to win the SEC tournament to make a regional, and even then, it would likely take them winning it to bring back Earley. The big question, does he come limping back to Texas if we lose Tulowitzki? That would likely be the funniest thing, because aggy would claim for the rest of the days that he was a plant to destroy their program.
  22. A better analogous movie than Andor is A Few Good Men Weinberg is the old guard, occasionally even agreeing with the other side Galloway is the Woke crowd, wanting everyone to strenuously object on social media and protesting democratic leaders in self-owns. Going behind peoples back to do stupid things like going to Aunt Jenny. We need more Kaffees who use their gifts to systematically find a way to win, even if some risk is involved. Ironically, I see someone like Buttigieg in this role. And hopefully more and more gifted leaders and organizations step up, motivate and mobilize others and seek ways to win. Epilogue Maybe Trump is Colonel Jessep. Unfortunately, he confesses to felonies on a daily basis without consequence to himself.
  23. Texas had an emotion charged 3 game series v. A&M, and swept them, with all 3 games heart stoppers going down to the wire. Texas came out of that with a 5 game cushion. A big let down in Fayetteville was always a high probability, and it happened. No big surprise. Arkansas' super bowl, and their 15 minutes in the spot light is over. They looked like shit last night. Hoover is similar to Disch-Falk, and Schwab @ Omaha, which should minimize the band-box home runs. Advantage Texas. Hoover: Left Field: 340 Left-Center: 385 Center Field: 405 Right-Center: 385 Right Field: 340 Schwab: Left Line – 335 ft Left Center – 375 ft Center – 408 ft Right Center – 375 ft Right Line – 335 ft Your Texas SEC Baseball Champions kicked some ass and earned some much needed rest. All kidding aside, playing in the SEC is a treat. Every team has a shut down pitcher and a closer that can win any game. 10 series without a break feels a lot better now than it did 10 weeks ago. Time to get the other bullpen guys some work. Gasparino needs a reset; maybe he will see more fastballs with Belyeu back in the line up. I like our chances. Belyeu's leadership and energy is a big kick in the ass. Farmer picked a good day to have a big game. We played 3 soph's & 2 freshmen down the stretch, without our best pitcher and hitter, and won the fucking SEC with 2 games to spare. Time for Schloss to get the guys healthy and focused for a deep run.
  24. The tone of the message can be adjusted per candidate, but I really feel like a "seriously, what have they done for you?" campaign could gain traction, especially in areas that have been red for a while. "Have you gotten a raise? Are the roads around you fixed? Is your kid getting a better education? The only thing they've been really successful at is getting you to hate your neighbor while ignoring the stuff that really matters." The Republicans will always win the messaging battle when it comes to culture war shit. The Democrats shouldn't try to fight them on it, nor should they ignore it. What they need to do is redirect the conversation to highlight that all the Republicans do is focus on the Facebook issues instead of the real ones. Might be blasphemous to claim this on the internet but MOST people don't want to go around hating everyone. Giving everyone a common enemy: "these guys are the reason you are mad all the time because they keep focusing on what divides us instead of the shit that actually matters" might have surprising staying power. It isn't a naive message of kumbaya either, it's a "yeah we might have different views on some stuff, but let's focus on keeping you employed instead of the genitals of high school athletes in Tennessee." I just really think there's a lot of people tired of feeling like they are constantly in a culture war.
  25. We are locked into a top 8 and I don’t really see how anyone else could be the #1. We are going to win the best conference in the country easily and have a top 3 RPI.
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