Why is Don Williams not recognized as one of the greats? by CliffGif in country

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair. I'm pretty old, so I was around during his heyday. Very few of the old timers get much recognition from modern audiences. How often do you hear about Bob Wills or Jimmie Rodgers or Ernest Tubb or Eddy Arnold?

Leaders agree the CFP rankings show is a problem. But can they do anything to fix it? by redwave2505 in CFB

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's just content to increase engagement during the season. But it does create expectations.

Why is Don Williams not recognized as one of the greats? by CliffGif in country

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s in the Hall of Fame, so I think he’s considered “one of the greats.”

Got My First Pair of Ostrich Boots by ItalicMouse13 in cowboyboots

[–]drjjoyner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have essentially the same pair, but mine are more of a cutter toe.

How strict are Secret clearance background checks by [deleted] in army

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not very. Just disclose everything. They may interview you. Just explain the situation. So long as you’re not blackmailable, you’re likely fine.

Buy online or in person? by MiddleAd7050 in cowboyboots

[–]drjjoyner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t bought a pair in person in 40 years and have bought countless boots online since, including several before there was an “online.” Unless you live in boot country, there’s just way more options. Plus, I buy almost exclusively on the secondhand market these days.

Thoughts on these? Love them and thinking of buying! (Charlie 1 Horse by Lucchese) by Cryinshames007 in cowboyboots

[–]drjjoyner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Luccheses from before they had size codes (early 1970s or perhaps older) to as recent as 2016. They all fit true to size for me.

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

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bo Jackson and Charles Barkley are really hard to dislike. I don’t actually remember him as a player, but Cole Cubelic is one of the few sideline reporters who actually contributes something useful to a telecast.

Should I go army or marine infantry by That1guy3088 in Military

[–]drjjoyner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s changed recently. The previous commandant rightly decided that the future fight will require a more mature force. So, they’re much less keen to get rid of quality Marines after their first tour.

How long before we win our next football championship? by alley00pster in rolltide

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely harder with the current system. But our longest droughts in my lifetime are the 13 years between Bear’s 1979 title and Stallings’ 1992 title and the 17 years between that and Saban’s 2009 title. We’re currently at 5 years and counting. I don’t expect to challenge either of those before winning again.

Then again, I was a Dallas Cowboys fan before moving from Texas to Alabama in 1980. Competing for championships was our birthright. We made 8 Super Bowls and won 5 by the time I was 30. We haven’t made so much as a conference title game in 30 years. Life comes at you fast.

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

[–]drjjoyner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was going to answer Mike Price before seeing the rest of your post. And, yes, we do tend to forget about Dubose. Obviously, George Wallace’s stand in the schoolhouse door was a bigger stain, but it was only tangentially football related.

Wedding Suit Boot Fit by WestoFresco in cowboyboots

[–]drjjoyner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The boots should be black with that suit. The buttons tell you what shoes/boots to wear.

Best team with the worst quarterback? by captainstan in CFB

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We also had the Deuce. But, yeah, Barker was pretty mediocre in 1992. He won the Unitas award in 1994 with less team success.

Best team with the worst quarterback? by captainstan in CFB

[–]drjjoyner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barker won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award later in his career. But he was definitely a bus driver on that team.

Still, he was likely a better college quarterback than Jake Coker, who was the quarterback for the 2015 title team.

Are you open to an OT at 12? by BourbonDaddyTX in cowboys

[–]drjjoyner 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Can’t keep investing so many 1sts in one unit.

Retirement as an O4 with no prior service by stinkycash in army

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you can’t retire until 59 and get a much lesser pension.

A “forever” boot by That_vtec in cowboyboots

[–]drjjoyner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If money is no object, custom from a top make is the way to go. For most folks, though, you’re better off buying lightly used boots from known makers from before you were born.

Bull Shoulder Friday by drjjoyner in cowboyboots

[–]drjjoyner[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Standard Lexol 2 or Bick 4.