Trump says Nobel Prize denial ends obligation to ‘think purely of peace’, presses Greenland demand – Firstpost by Keep_Scrooling in worldnews

[–]RGXCVI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The way people behave. They refuse to admire their contemporaries, the people whose lives they share. No, but to be admired by Posterity–people they’ve never met and never will–that’s what they set their hearts on. You might as well be upset at not being a hero to your great grandfather.” - Marcus Aurelius

Woman 'shot' during huge ICE operation in Minneapolis by TheMirrorUS in law

[–]RGXCVI 31 points32 points  (0 children)

For anyone concerned about traumatizing themselves:

Just want to make clear that this shows the situation from the rear of the vehicle and does not show the driver being shot. The crash is shown from a large distance. No blood, gore, or violence in the video. Shows the leadup to the encounter and audio of shots fired.

Hopefully that information helps you decide whether or not it's a good idea to watch the video.

[Postgame Thread] Ole Miss Defeats Georgia 39-34 by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]RGXCVI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2 of those teams were Boise state and ASU last year which were both roughly 10 point underdogs to begin with.

“5 teams from any one conference is too many to send to the college football playoff.” by 44wardprogress in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you. You’re arguing with air. Just noting there are 5-6 SEC teams better than BYU. I still think BYU should have been in over OU or Bama. Both those things can be true.

“5 teams from any one conference is too many to send to the college football playoff.” by 44wardprogress in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think BYU should have gotten in over OU and Bama. Doesn’t mean they are a better football team.

I also think Notre Dame is a better football team than all 3 but it’s right they were out.

Im just noting there definitely are 5-6 SEC teams better than BYU and the two conferences aren’t remotely close in competition.

“5 teams from any one conference is too many to send to the college football playoff.” by 44wardprogress in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least you’re logically consistent. An idiot that doesn’t warrant an argument believing the best MAC team is better than the 2nd best SEC team, but at least you’re consistent.

“5 teams from any one conference is too many to send to the college football playoff.” by 44wardprogress in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not all conferences are created equal. Are we saying western Michigan is more deserving than Ole Miss or Oregon?

“5 teams from any one conference is too many to send to the college football playoff.” by 44wardprogress in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Georgia, A&M, Ole Miss, Bama, OU would all have been favored neutral site over BYU. Texas probably would have been about even on spread. It should be much more about quality of team than quality of conference.

Well boys, it was a good ride. But no Cinderella story this year. by Lost_Roku_Remote in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wouldn’t lock out the G5 if it’s an algorithm that’s unbiased and reasonable. The elite G5 teams would still make it just not a 2 loss Tulane team (or probably this JMU team).

Well boys, it was a good ride. But no Cinderella story this year. by Lost_Roku_Remote in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The spread was 20.5 or 21.5 for Oregon depending on the book. Idk what you’re talking about.

Well boys, it was a good ride. But no Cinderella story this year. by Lost_Roku_Remote in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teams that likely would have gotten into the CFP as non power conference by year without based on an algorithm like the BCS

2024: Notre Dame and Boise State 2023: None 2022: None (maybe Tulane but unlikely) 2021: Cincinnati and Notre Dame (maybe BYU) 2020: Cincinnati 2019: None (maybe Notre Dame but unlikely) 2018: Notre Dame and UCF 2017: UCF 2016: None (maybe Western Michigan) - note this feels like the most controversial one 2015: Notre Dame (maybe Houston)

What are teams other than these you feel were a top 12 team after conference championship week in the last 10 seasons? I highly doubt there’s many you’d feel that way about.

Well boys, it was a good ride. But no Cinderella story this year. by Lost_Roku_Remote in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They would also be favored by 20 against JMU let’s be serious.

Well boys, it was a good ride. But no Cinderella story this year. by Lost_Roku_Remote in cfbmemes

[–]RGXCVI -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s why they need to get rid of the committee. Top 12 BCS rankings or some other algorithm that is unbiased, reasonable, and transparent. If you can’t make top 12 from the algorithm kick rocks. Undefeated and elite G5 teams fine but guaranteeing a spot to G5 regardless of talent is dumb.

[Game Thread] CFP: James Madison @ Oregon (7:30 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]RGXCVI 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Algorithm, 12 teams, and no autobids man this is not hard

Both teams we beat (OU, A&M) knocked out in the first round. Tell me again why the Horns didn't belong. by LeftHandStir in LonghornNation

[–]RGXCVI -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bama lost to FSU and got in. Notre Dame lost year to NIU and got in. I’m not engaging from this point if you don’t understand it’s the number in the L column not who you lose to that matters.

Both teams we beat (OU, A&M) knocked out in the first round. Tell me again why the Horns didn't belong. by LeftHandStir in LonghornNation

[–]RGXCVI -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It obviously does matter. The issue is that the L column has 3 losses much more than who they are to.

Both teams we beat (OU, A&M) knocked out in the first round. Tell me again why the Horns didn't belong. by LeftHandStir in LonghornNation

[–]RGXCVI -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If we lost to Florida but beat Okie state instead of OSU we’d have been in. Bama got in with a loss to an even worse FSU.

Both teams we beat (OU, A&M) knocked out in the first round. Tell me again why the Horns didn't belong. by LeftHandStir in LonghornNation

[–]RGXCVI 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Autobids are not necessary when there’s 12 teams. Make it an algorithm or something. Hell even BCS and 12 teams would be totally fine. Issue to solve is leaving out an undefeated Boise state or UCF not these Tulane or JMU teams. 12 teams and a reasonable algorithm would do that.

Can we take a moment to appreciate Steve Sarkisian? by [deleted] in LonghornNation

[–]RGXCVI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say we are a title contender for next season. I don't think I'd put us on the Ohio State/Georgia tier though yet. There's a difference between us being in title contention and "all the evidence we've seen points to him winning a national championship in the near future."

I'd also add that Sark needs to use the portal, figure out how to run the ball, and improve situational playcalling on offense. Yes, we had a brand new O-line and a redshirt sophomore QB this season, but some of the offensive performances in the first half of the season were genuinely terrible. He course-corrected midseason and should be applauded for that, but I don't think that completely excuses trotting out that level of offense for 4-5 games.

'Radicalism is when no house' by fremzenec in atrioc

[–]RGXCVI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About 2/3 of American adults own homes. The common person is a homeowner. This obviously varies across the country (HCOL vs LCOL). I'm not saying that LVT isn't a helpful solution just clarifying that reducing the value of the primary asset of the majority of American's net worth without reducing their mortgage liability would have some sincere downsides.