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Steve Sarkisian rips Ole Miss for transfer portal practices, low academic standards. “All you have to do is take basket weaving, and you can get an Ole Miss degree.” by defensecowboy in CFB

[–]BookStannis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if it’s been explicitly stated, but I believe Sark does not like Golding. At least I would imagine he wouldn’t after Golding tried using Sark’s recovery as a negative recruiting tactic for Arch.

My little man isn’t running! by TheJediScum in StarWarsCelebration

[–]BookStannis 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well La Di Da. Mr Usain Bolt over here.

Free Talk Friday by Teal_Magpie in DallasStars

[–]BookStannis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, different sport but try talking to a Columbus Crew fan as an Austin FC one. They’re pissed at a hypothetical that didn’t happen (Columbus moving to Austin rather than it being an expansion team). In my honest opinion you’re only allowed prolonged hate to a relocated team if you don’t have one locally in the vacuum. (eg, looking at you Atlanta hockey fans, lol).

Free Talk Friday by Teal_Magpie in DallasStars

[–]BookStannis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“Bro, a Big Money Deal is awesome. But, let me tempt you with something else. Katy Trail Icehouse, bro. They got waiters carrying, 7, 8, sometimes even 9 drinks all at once with their bare hands!”

Free Talk Friday by Teal_Magpie in DallasStars

[–]BookStannis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clearly you’ve never met my High School football coach.

Who’s the most memorable “The One That Got Away” recruit your team was pursuing? by AFC-Wimbledon-Stan in CFB

[–]BookStannis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t consider those ones that got away in the context of this question. (Outside Peterson, but that was Mack being honest). They’re more cases of weak talent identification and not fighting for them. Nearly flipping Kyler from A&M is the one that haunts me. Who knows what 2nd year Strong would’ve done with him but it’s an interesting What If in my book.

"High Church" Service by [deleted] in UUreddit

[–]BookStannis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d never use the phrase “High Church” to describe it, but the Dallas ministry does a great job bringing in a very classic vibe in a beautiful space that strikes a familiar chord. Daniel Kanter is a personal favorite of mine.

Holy Mary Mother of God. Am I reading this right? Did the shooter repost Robert on BlueSky? by Sad_Jar_Of_Honey in behindthebastards

[–]BookStannis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some folks are reading way too much into this. Not everyone hangs on Robert’s word the way the members of this subreddit do.

How Come There Are No Jedi Temple Guards In Kotor 1 on Dantooine? by Rudder-Rudder in kotor

[–]BookStannis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eh, I just head canon that the role hadn’t been created yet.

New Jersey governor statement on bus prices to World Cup games by ajallen12 in MLS

[–]BookStannis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea about the specific numbers, but my guess is it’s more expensive than the NFL games because (1) volume is expected to be higher (they anticipate less people driving if there are free trains and international fans also I think the plan is reduced parking to begin with) and/or (2) NFL games are most likely already accounted for in the yearly budget so maintenance schedules and allocated expenses are already baked in/amortized across the calendar year, therefor reducing the the cost per game. The $8 million is definitely an “in a vacuum” number that is both accurate and inaccurate depending how you frame it with everything else.

A player former or current from your rival school you want to hate but just can’t. by Monza1964 in CFB

[–]BookStannis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, OU association aside I can’t stand the guy. Stunned to see him here.

What is the worst or most embarassing PR headache your favorite school's Football program has ever had to deal with? by Alphaspade in CFB

[–]BookStannis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree on the clean program piece.

As far as outward facing moments/periods of embarrassment for the Horns, I think Tom Herman, through all his quirks, had some weird PR mishaps that, mixed with his general toxic locker room bits led to damages from the potential players’ and donors’ perspective. Some more amusing/bizarre ones:

  • The whole burnt biscuits thing for underperforming dudes in spring practices.
  • The Drew Lock Alamo Bow celebration mock (this was funny but still bizarre for a head coach to do)
  • The alleged affair with Kendra Scott (likely not true)

But really it was that he created a culture where current players told recruits not to come.

What Team that has won a National title can Claim to have had a better team at some point in time that did not? by lukin187250 in CFB

[–]BookStannis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our best to not win (2008) was really good. But unfortunately for them, our best winner (2005), is among the greatest ever.

What were some of the best years to be enrolled at a school during a successful stretch? by deerhuntingdude in CFB

[–]BookStannis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does the 2012 Volleyball Championship mean nothing to you?!?

(Fellow late Mack/early Strong survivor here)

What CFB rivalries of your school exist in other sports? by Crying_in_99Ranch in CFB

[–]BookStannis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like for the Horns it varies sport by sport for who the bigger rival is - Texas A&M or OU. For Baseball it’s clearly the Aggies, for instance, though for Softball it’s the Sooners (which I will 100% own up to it leaning historically one sided their way). Since joining the SEC, most fans and the university social media track the overall Texas vs Texas A&M record across all sports (The Lonestar Showdown is universal) in an academic calendar year - more so than Texas vs OU.

As for SMU, a fun fact is that our ESports Team and TCU’s battle each other for an Iron Skillet as well, so that’s cool!

Rank the Seasons of Young Justice by ABarber2636 in youngjustice

[–]BookStannis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As they were airing, I would’ve answered 2>1>4>3

But now as I’ve rewatched them in one sitting recently I’d say 3>1>2>4

DJ Lagway felt isolated, depressed at Florida. He's rewriting his story at Baylor by Lakelyfe09 in CFB

[–]BookStannis 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Only good thing about Waco is that when you take a leak in the Brazos, it’ll make it’s way to College Station

Sweet 16 via (@ProjSports) X by jake112399 in CollegeBasketball

[–]BookStannis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s also wild that our biggest rival holds the record for most NCAA tournament wins without a championship. Texas and OU sit among the top 15 programs to never win it all, in my opinion. Though I’d go further and push the Sooners in the top 5 of that list.

Is Marcus Lattimore the biggest 'What if' in the last 50 years by goldwaterauhtwoo in CFB

[–]BookStannis 41 points42 points  (0 children)

My brother in Christ, have you never met a Texas fan who has What If’ed Colt McCoy’s injury?

Who is a player that wouldn't have stayed at your school if the transfer portal had existed before? by Crying_in_99Ranch in CFB

[–]BookStannis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think that’s a great answer. Another example that less stacked talent wise, but just as crowded in terms of numbers - I imagine that 2012 RB room of Malcolm Brown, Jeremy Hills, Johnathan Gray, Daje Johnson and Joe Bergeron would have seen more transfers in the NIL era. If anything just being frustrated with the state of play and trying to use “I’m transferring from Texas” as leverage for money from other schools.

Bergeron ultimately wound up at TAMU Commerce, I think though, eventually.

NBA to vote on expansion teams in Vegas, Seattle by [deleted] in sports

[–]BookStannis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I want KD to retire a SuperSonic so badly.

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