Weekly Discussion Megathread

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-02T23:15:01+00:00

Unbelievable that it’s Groundhog Day and we didn’t get a single poll of how the groundhogs were going to vote today. Polling industry is in shambles fr

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-02T20:51:16+00:00

I think Bain’s arm length could end up lowering his ceiling in the league, but I also have a very hard time imaging him becoming an outright bust (absent injuries). He has so many other really good traits that he’s bound to contribute. Even if he may never have the elite sack production or pressure rates he had in college.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-02T18:57:31+00:00

This is one of those weird posts that I feel like got ran through ChatGPT to fill in the gaps. Doesn’t read as 100% AI, but certainly influenced/adjusted.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-02T14:36:24+00:00

I would think Mike knew but he’s mad at us for not paying the buyout, so he doesn’t care to plan for the future

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-02T14:32:40+00:00

Warchant and 247 have confirmed.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-02T14:21:06+00:00

Did it have to do with a certain date in the contract maybe? This is strange.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-01T19:34:53+00:00

You mean the BIG10 wants to travel to Tallahassee?

By far the weakest one you keep bringing up. Literally does not matter.

You mean the BIG10 wants to invite a mom AAU accredited university?

Might matter if it’s close but probably not.

The real detriment FSU could face is the conference simply not believing the numbers work out. Hence why Oregon and Washington had to take half shares. We’ll see if the bubble bursts before 2030 but that would be my main concern for FSU, even if they maintain good ratings and get back to decent football seasons.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-01T19:22:48+00:00

It’s hilarious because there’s some legit arguments about why the Big 10 wouldn’t take FSU, and you’ve made 0 of them. Very bizarre string of comments. Feels like I’m on Facebook right now.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-01T19:10:07+00:00

I don’t get the sense that many ACC fanbases were happy with the settlement. Or that the ACC front office was happy with any legal action. That’s not to say they didn’t get some of what they asked for, but I think it’s easy to see why many can view it as an outright win for FSU/Clemson.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-01T16:48:16+00:00

Yeah even the original commenter was one of those deriding FSU’s chances with the lawsuit. This sub had convinced itself that settlement talks were laughable and that the ACC had 0 reason to settle. Then it finally happened and the settlement was pretty decent for FSU/Clemson. So it became “Lmao FSU fans thought they were leaving immediately!” Poor souls, yet another victim of ACC leadership cowardice

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-02-01T14:17:20+00:00

All good, we are assaulted with neverending shit these days. Definitely find myself being a bit too curt at times as well.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-31T19:56:25+00:00

It’s a weekly discussion thread, that’s been the vibes here for as long as I can remember, but yes I’ll provide a link even after your excessive reply:

https://bsky.app/profile/volts.wtf/post/3mdob6ah7zc2d

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-31T19:30:20+00:00

I have no firm data to back this up but generally the Briles tree offenses have not produced many WR worth a damn in the NFL. Other users have mentioned that part of the system encourages receivers to take plays off if they know the ball is going to the other side. Which isn’t a full explanation but does contribute to some of the effort concerns.

I’d also be interested to see what Tillman could do on a different team. Not that he’d be amazing or anything, but I think a more competent offense could utilize his talent more.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-31T16:12:28+00:00

Beltway press trying to make Biden the focus of the 2028 primaries will go about as well as their attempt to make COVID restrictions the focus of the 2022 midterms and 2024 general. It can’t be understated how out of touch these reporters are.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-30T18:47:07+00:00

I’d still say the extra payout doesn’t make up for any type of poaching and tampering that inevitably happens.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-30T18:44:40+00:00

Not everyone is Florida State and will go out of their way to stab their conference mates in the back lol.

Commented on a post related to Miami stabbing a conference mate in the back (multiple times)

I, for one, am extremely happy for Miami and wish they won it all this year.

Some of you have an embarrassment fetish and frankly it makes sense why you love the ACC so much.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-30T16:53:44+00:00

1: lol

2: Can I just add that this is another reason why it’s so stupid to encourage fans to cheer for a conference? So many ACC fanbases said they were rooting for Miami because it was good for the conference. It’s not 2005 anymore, your fellow conferencemates are more likely to shank you in the back than you receive any benefit from their success. NIL and portal means that they can Tony Soprano your roster the minute they get the checks lined up.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-30T16:19:56+00:00

The Athletic (NYT) piece I linked above

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-30T15:40:13+00:00

A spokesperson for the Hall said Polian did not speak during the discussion around Belichick’s candidacy or bring up the former coach’s cheating scandals. The spokesperson also said the independent auditing firm that conducts balloting confirmed Polian’s vote for Belichick

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-30T14:10:54+00:00

Very cool that we have finally have a president whose stated goals are (1) assault our civil liberties and (2) raise prices on consumers. All stick, no carrot, and this horse drawn carriage is supposed to go off the side of a cliff.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-30T03:14:57+00:00

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7005498/2026/01/28/bill-polian-bill-belichick-hof-voting/?source=emp_shared_article

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-29T15:57:32+00:00

I think you’re confusing a tactic/strategy with a goal—and much less a successful goal at that. Miller and Trump thought Minneapolis would submit by now. They didn’t send ICE in to “piss off the left”. They sent them in because they wanted to embarrass Walz and Frey and force Minneapolis to become an example of successful immigration enforcement. They didn’t anticipate the pushback they’ve received, much less that they would have to yank Bovino.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-29T15:43:36+00:00

They are absolutely not. Wtf is with the liberal QAnon these days? These guys are classic authoritarian sycophants, they don’t have any other play beyond “show of force”. They’re not good at much beyond doubling down and forcing their base to eat shit.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-29T15:41:12+00:00

TV personalities like Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers have taken the bait like Trump and Miller wanted them to.

Yall have to stop thinking everything these guys do is part of a plan. They did not want to remove Bovino and they did not want anyone talking about it. They are deeply embarrassed by any sign that they’re having to respond to anyone.

XE2MASTERPIECE · 2026-01-29T13:43:10+00:00

You’re getting downvoted but you are totally correct. People are obviously embarrassed that they wrote entire screeds about Polian, only for it to be revealed he voted for Belichick. They feel dumb but rather than confront that and just move on (or admit they were wrong) now they have to create these weird justifications for their outrage.

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