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Man that would have sucked harder than just about anything.  Glad it worked out because watching him get double digit sacks next year somewhere else would have been awful.

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  On 1/16/2025 at 10:21 PM, SydneyCarton said:

"This whole exercise isn't projection." Proceeds to point out spots in his original post where he admits to projecting. 

The moving of your goalposts was suggesting he had to be a mauler, which literally no one suggested. We can agree that serviceable is fine, but your whole first post of "Needs to learn the playbook and embrace blocking" implies (projects) that he's not done either, and isn't working to become serviceable. Everything stems from that on this point. My notion of flex TE's that embrace blocking isn't based on anything niblack specifically, but in general years of Jumbo WRs or undersized TE's in HS basically have the same mentality as a diva WR, and do nothing. It's not Niblack specific. 

But whatever, you want him to return, I'm fine with him returning. I literally said I wouldn't lose sleep if he didn't.
 

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Listen, will you take an adderall and focus for a minute or something. You invoked the term “embracing”. Not me. I used the term “showed a willingness”. I guess those are synonymous for you, but they weren’t for me. So I responded to you using that term. How was this not clear for you in my prior post after I quoted the fucking posts to help you and then further explained it?

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  On 1/16/2025 at 6:33 PM, closetojumping said:

On Bobo, apparently Kirby is well aware of what many in the fanbase think of Bobo, and he doesn't give one shit. It's Mack Brown with Greg Davis, fully. They'd have to truly collapse for a change to happen there, per the mods. 

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Jack Nicholson head nod. 

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  On 1/16/2025 at 10:28 PM, closetojumping said:

Listen, will you take an adderall and focus for a minute or something. You invoked the term “embracing”. Not me. I used the term “showed a willingness”. I guess those are synonymous for you, but they weren’t for me. So I responded to you using that term. How was this not clear for you in my prior post after I quoted the fucking posts to help you and then further explained it?

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You're right. For a second I thought you were a normal person not prone to wild levels of pedantry. But you're right, those two things are pretty syonymous to me.

 

 
will·ing·ness
/ˈwiliNGnəs/
noun
 
  1. the quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness.
    "the ability and willingness of workers to migrate"
    Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more
     
     
     
    em·brace
    /əmˈbrās/
    verb
    accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
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  On 1/16/2025 at 10:22 PM, Newy25 said:

On the topic of Niblack being a loss- what’s the status of Washington? Is he in line to replace Helm or does he need another year? 

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Allegedly, they really like Washington. Unless they’re going to land a wizard in the spring portal, our best hope is what I referenced previously - Niblack is ready, and Washington and Shannon come on strong as a duo. If Townsend and/or Terry also force their way out there, that would be awesome. 

As of right now, my view is that the TE room is the most unproven group on the roster. 

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  On 1/16/2025 at 10:33 PM, SydneyCarton said:

You're right. For a second I thought you were a normal person not prone to wild levels of pedantry. But you're right, those two things are pretty syonymous to me.

 

 
will·ing·ness
/ˈwiliNGnəs/
 
noun
 
  1. the quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness.
    "the ability and willingness of workers to migrate"
    Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more
     
     
     
    em·brace
    /əmˈbrās/
     
    verb
    accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
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1) Yeah, they look like different levels of the same concept to me. 

2) Moving the goalposts from trying to put the term you conjured on me to now claiming that you meant willingness the whole time. 

Where do you think you are? You’re not in some mouthbreathing gotcha contest in the Cloak Room.

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  On 1/16/2025 at 10:35 PM, closetojumping said:

Allegedly, they really like Washington. Unless they’re going to land a wizard in the spring portal, our best hope is what I referenced previously - Niblack is ready, and Washington and Shannon come on strong as a duo. If Townsend and/or Terry also force their way out there, that would be awesome. 

As of right now, my view is that the TE room is the most unproven group on the roster. 

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I’ve heard Bobby and Gerry both say that they believe Washington is a 3 year and NFL bound type player. Unless someone was way off in their evaluation it seems like he would be the projected starter in 2025. But yes if Niblack left that could be considered one of the most talented and unproven positions on the team. 

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  On 1/16/2025 at 10:22 PM, Newy25 said:

On the topic of Niblack being a loss- what’s the status of Washington? Is he in line to replace Helm or does he need another year? 

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Washington is going to be awesome. Lots of handwringing about the TE position for nothing. 

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  On 1/16/2025 at 7:32 PM, Js1 said:

Absolute met expectations. Contended for the SEC, made the final 4, beat our rivals 

Cannot complain one bit 

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And yet, go look at the football board. Surly gonna surly.

 

  On 1/16/2025 at 9:38 PM, UncleSonny said:

So for real, why are headcases so over represented among WRs?

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Biggest egos on the field, followed closely by CBs.

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  On 1/16/2025 at 11:19 PM, TrashMaster G said:

And yet, go look at the football board. Surly gonna surly.

 

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Yeah, they're mostly drunk idiots.  

AP preseason #4 - finished in the final 4
Picked to finish 2nd in the SEC - best regular season record, but SEC CCG runner-up

So exactly what we were predicted to do.  

Hence, we sucked ass this year. 

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  On 1/16/2025 at 11:16 PM, Wulaw Horn said:

Washington is going to be awesome. Lots of handwringing about the TE position for nothing. 

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No one is handwringing. A discussion can be had about a position, its players and their outlooks. We can all project whatever we want about how it plays out, but discussing its current state honestly has nothing to do with handwringing. 

Banner day for you and Sydney on this thread. 

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  On 1/16/2025 at 11:22 PM, closetojumping said:

No one is handwringing. A discussion can be had about a position, its players and their outlooks. We can all project whatever we want about how it plays out, but discussing its current state honestly has nothing to do with handwringing. 

Banner day for you and Sydney on this thread. 

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I feel great about where we are from a TE perspective. We've gotta figure out the burnt ends dinner. Does someone in Austin have any access to the austonian? I would like to use their event space for it, but it only makes sense if we get the resident sponsored rate. 

If not we can do it at San Jac Saloon again. 

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  On 1/16/2025 at 11:22 PM, closetojumping said:

No one is handwringing. A discussion can be had about a position, its players and their outlooks. We can all project whatever we want about how it plays out, but discussing its current state honestly has nothing to do with handwringing. 

Banner day for you and Sydney on this thread. 

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Sorry, I wasn’t actually talking about yall back and forth, more the people who are saying we have to get a TE in the portal. 
I’ve maintained since the moment I saw Washington’s highlights and then heard him on with Bobby and Gerry that he was gonna be awesome. Smart, good make up, tons of athleticism, maximizer and no bullshit. That’s a combo that kills it. And Townson is causing Gerry orgasms behind that. I’d like to see us get out of the 12 package business altogether so, it’s trending just fine for me.  

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  On 1/16/2025 at 10:39 PM, closetojumping said:

1) Yeah, they look like different levels of the same concept to me. 

2) Moving the goalposts from trying to put the term you conjured on me to now claiming that you meant willingness the whole time. 

Where do you think you are? You’re not in some mouthbreathing gotcha contest in the Cloak Room.

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I like how you’ve managed to conjure this entire weird disagreement you’re having with yourself over shades of the concept of “willingness” enough to post multiple Long AF posts about it. As if my second post, which you quoted, I didn’t say “some version of embrace blocking” as if I wasn’t loosely paraphrasing you the entire fucking time. And then you attempted to put the word Mauler in my mouth. This whole thing is so weird and bizarre, and exists entirely in your head. 
 
“Different levels of the same concept, I’d better write 3k words about how you are illiterate and hate TEs, nevermind Sydney has said multiple times he’s fine if Niblack stays he just won’t mourn his loss.”

I’m enjoying this. Keep going. 

 

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If any position is worth handwringing over it’s WR and kicker. 
There’s some other “nice to have” stuff like DT or maybe a TE or maybe a RB but I think we are fine there. We absolutely need another stud WR with 1 year of eligibility before the room takes care of itself and a championship caliber team needs a trustworthy kicker. That shit will get you beat as both us and OSU experienced this year. 

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  On 1/16/2025 at 11:33 PM, SydneyCarton said:

I like how you’ve managed to conjure this entire weird disagreement you’re having with yourself over shades of the concept of “willingness” enough to post multiple Long AF posts about it. As if my second post, which you quoted, I didn’t say “some version of embrace blocking” as if I wasn’t loosely paraphrasing you the entire fucking time. And then you attempted to put the word Mauler in my mouth. This whole thing is so weird and bizarre, and exists entirely in your head. 
 
“Different levels of the same concept, I’d better write 3k words about how you are illiterate and hate TEs, nevermind Sydney has said multiple times he’s fine if Niblack stays he just won’t mourn his loss.”

I’m enjoying this. Keep going. 

 

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Do you hear yourself? You’re admonishing someone for post length and repetition? You’re lack of self-awareness rivals Tom Herman’s. 

  On 1/16/2025 at 11:44 PM, Wulaw Horn said:

If any position is worth handwringing over it’s WR and kicker. 
There’s some other “nice to have” stuff like DT or maybe a TE or maybe a RB but I think we are fine there. We absolutely need another stud WR with 1 year of eligibility before the room takes care of itself and a championship caliber team needs a trustworthy kicker. That shit will get you beat as both us and OSU experienced this year. 

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I agree regarding PK. Disagree about WR. 

  On 1/16/2025 at 11:47 PM, Tired Horn said:

Well, at least someone is.

I.m willing to read some of this, but I'm certainly not willing to embrace it.

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Exactly. Thank you!

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  On 1/16/2025 at 10:28 PM, closetojumping said:

Listen, will you take an adderall and focus for a minute or something. You invoked the term “embracing”. Not me. I used the term “showed a willingness”. I guess those are synonymous for you, but they weren’t for me. So I responded to you using that term. How was this not clear for you in my prior post after I quoted the fucking posts to help you and then further explained it?

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Can’t you guys just step into the breakroom at the office and argue about this?

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That offensive line would have four players with three plus years in the program. Baker needs to be good for this line to not have a drop off. That one WR position could probably use a veteran upgrade if one became available. 

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Was there truly any doubt Simmons was coming back?

Stuff like that sounds so 9.95ish at times..

Players like him should actively tell Texas staff what teams are trying to tamper..  or leak the cheating teams thru back channels. 

 

 

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  On 1/17/2025 at 2:00 AM, Newy25 said:


That offensive line would have four players with three plus years in the program. Baker needs to be good for this line to not have a drop off. That one WR position could probably use a veteran upgrade if one became available. 

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Perhaps I'm hitting the Kool Aid a little early, but I see upgrades almost across the board.

Banks was a stalwart, but I have to say I was impressed with Goosby when Banks missed time.  The only real question marks for me are who will replace Golden, will Baker be ready for his close-up, and can Washington block as well as Helm.

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  On 1/17/2025 at 2:40 AM, DixonHur said:

Perhaps I'm hitting the Kool Aid a little early, but I see upgrades almost across the board.

Banks was a stalwart, but I have to say I was impressed with Goosby when Banks missed time.  The only real question marks for me are who will replace Golden, will Baker be ready for his close-up, and can Washington block as well as Helm.

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It’s not kool aid. It’s grain alcohol 

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  On 1/17/2025 at 12:57 AM, closetojumping said:

Do you hear yourself? You’re admonishing someone for post length and repetition? You’re lack of self-awareness rivals Tom Herman’s. 

I agree regarding PK. Disagree about WR. 

Exactly. Thank you!

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I hope you are right and I’m wrong. The WR room is ok if Wingo becomes a certified badass. The frosh wont be that- best you can probably hope for from them is wingo like production this year which is fine, but aggregates to about a #3 or #4 on a good team. Want one more badass in case Wingo isn’t an all sec type. 

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  On 1/17/2025 at 2:09 AM, BurgleBro said:

Was there truly any doubt Simmons was coming back?

Stuff like that sounds so 9.95ish at times..

Players like him should actively tell Texas staff what teams are trying to tamper..  or leak the cheating teams thru back channels. 

 

 

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Not a ton of doubt, but it’s costing 7 figures, so that’s loosening the Jenga tower that is roster building. 

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  On 1/17/2025 at 2:40 AM, DixonHur said:

Perhaps I'm hitting the Kool Aid a little early, but I see upgrades almost across the board.

Banks was a stalwart, but I have to say I was impressed with Goosby when Banks missed time.  The only real question marks for me are who will replace Golden, will Baker be ready for his close-up, and can Washington block as well as Helm.

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Blocking as well as Helm isn’t a high bar to clear. 

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  On 1/17/2025 at 2:53 AM, Wulaw Horn said:

Not a ton of doubt, but it’s costing 7 figures, so that’s loosening the Jenga tower that is roster building. 

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Simmons cost 7 figures to retain?  Interesting, who reported that? 

Worth it i guess.   Hook em.

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  On 1/17/2025 at 2:57 AM, BurgleBro said:

Simmons cost 7 figures to retain?  Interesting, who reported that? 

Worth it i guess.   Hook em.

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He's a badass pass rushing true freshman defensive end. Other than QB there aren't any more valuable player categories, especially in college. 

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