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JCLawyerVol said:
I'm an idiot. I've been in an NFL survivor league this year. You just had to pick the winner of one game each week, but could only use each team once. Two strikes and you're out. 50 people signed up, put in $20, and winnings were to be paid $600/$300/$100 to the top 3.

I've made it a habit of picking my game on Thursdays so I could see updated lines, injuries, etc. but hadn't honestly paid much thought to the picks.

I was down to the final 2 going into tonight. I've been in trial all week and didn't even know what day it was. Went Christmas shopping with the wifey since our son was at granddad's tonight. I got a text from the league commish at 9:00 tonight (deadline to pick is 8:25) saying "WTF dude? Do you hate money?"

Forgot to pick. I forfeited. What a DA.

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There is no need to be upset.
 
#10,777
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JCLawyerVol said:
I'm an idiot. I've been in an NFL survivor league this year. You just had to pick the winner of one game each week, but could only use each team once. Two strikes and you're out. 50 people signed up, put in $20, and winnings were to be paid $600/$300/$100 to the top 3.

I've made it a habit of picking my game on Thursdays so I could see updated lines, injuries, etc. but hadn't honestly paid much thought to the picks.

I was down to the final 2 going into tonight. I've been in trial all week and didn't even know what day it was. Went Christmas shopping with the wifey since our son was at granddad's tonight. I got a text from the league commish at 9:00 tonight (deadline to pick is 8:25) saying "WTF dude? Do you hate money?"

Forgot to pick. I forfeited. What a DA.

Cool story, bros?
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The 1st time passing of the CPA Exam has well, been revered as it should be. The BAR Exam is... but by no means severely difficult.
 
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I happened to stumble across this article in the Des Moines Register that I found interesting. One of the biggest debates here in the recruiting forum is whether or not it is acceptable for our coaches to cut ties with a recruit just so we can upgrade to a better player. Some say yes, some say no (mostly Leb). I don't have a particular opinion on the subject, but I hope our staff could go about it a different way than these guys did. SIAP.

Hawkeye QB recruit tells website Iowa no longer interested
 
#10,779
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JCLawyerVol said:
I'm an idiot. I've been in an NFL survivor league this year. You just had to pick the winner of one game each week, but could only use each team once. Two strikes and you're out. 50 people signed up, put in $20, and winnings were to be paid $600/$300/$100 to the top 3.

I've made it a habit of picking my game on Thursdays so I could see updated lines, injuries, etc. but hadn't honestly paid much thought to the picks.

I was down to the final 2 going into tonight. I've been in trial all week and didn't even know what day it was. Went Christmas shopping with the wifey since our son was at granddad's tonight. I got a text from the league commish at 9:00 tonight (deadline to pick is 8:25) saying "WTF dude? Do you hate money?"

Forgot to pick. I forfeited. What a DA.

Cool story, bros?
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That's what you get for being a lying lawyer!
 
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UTProf said:
OrangeBlood4life, I'm sorry for the circumstances your sister finds herself in and hope this doesn't cause a separation since it sounds like it's her aunt's home/situation that is problematic (well, that is unless your sister is being neglectful). Lice is unfortunate but it's so common and 'contagious' among kids that neglect isn't the only conclusion so it may not be that your sister isn't a bad mom so much as one that is in a bad situation. It could honestly have generated elsewhere despite the poor conditions *BUT* it could also be neglect and/or the conditions. Hopefully CPS can sort all of this out.

That brings me to a few questions.... 1. Does your sister and her child have anywhere else to go or are they out of living options? 2. Are they on a waiting list for public housing? (I know there's an incredible backlog -- several years in some places -- but a situation like this one could move them to the front of the line and lead to a better outcome from all of this). 3. Are you and/or any other relatives able to house them while they get their footing? (I know that's not always possible and that she may not even agree to that but if a better home/family member in terms of a healthy environment could step up it would likely be of help to the child

In normal circumstances, I'm not terribly freaked out by messy homes on their own or even just a cockroach problem as that can happen due buying produce these days as the nasty little buggers infest everything BUT I get the feeling from your post it goes far beyond just messy w/cockroaches. In that scenario, you don't have a choice. You MUST CALL. I'm also of the mind that it takes more than normal issues to get a family member or even a friend to make that call because no one wants to call authorities on loved ones and we all want to think the best of them. I don't think you'd have brought this up if it weren't bad, maybe far worse than you're describing.

IOW, please don't feel guilty - this is the only real choice you have and more than what you saw could be going on. You walked into a bad situation and that's not your fault.

If you're worried about family issues from reporting - don't reveal to them that it was you who called as they'll never know otherwise. From my understanding CPS doesn't reveal sources and it's ALWAYS better to err on the side of caution.

I wish you, the child and your entire family the best. All of you will be in my thoughts but you are definitely doing the right thing by calling. Stay strong, orangeblood. I know it's hard. But you're doing the right thing. :toast:
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It's not my sister's house. I'm not related to these people. My half sister is related to them. But I've know for a while that all them have the lice and it's freaking disgusting at that place. I've never been inside, but I'm sure they are doing more than just being disgusting over there. But after I found out they had a baby there, I had to do something. I would rather sleep under a bridge than stay just one hour in that place. But I called dcs and have a case number so. will know something soon
 
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eazyTD said:
A poster of VQ asked Fortenberry about some of the defensive linemen
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Here's what I think happened last weekend when we had 2 practices and some FR were missing...the ones who have been mentioned were homesick, because of the daily grind that happens in the SEC going through a season with tough love and hard coaching to push you to be the best. Some of these kids weren't used to it and had a hard time handling it. Sawyers was having the same problem but during the season, so Butch told him to go home for a few days and miss practice, in order to take a break and get his head on straight. He came back, stayed with the team, and is doing much better. It probably opened his eyes as to the opportunity he has here.

Fast forward to our current situation...Butch gives a few days to some of the FR who are struggling before they have to take finals, and let's them go home to clear their minds after a grinding season and see some family, hoping he will get the same results as he did with Sawyers. Bold strategy, Cotton...let's see if it pays off. We will find out Sunday.
 
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JCLawyerVol said:
I'm an idiot. I've been in an NFL survivor league this year. You just had to pick the winner of one game each week, but could only use each team once. Two strikes and you're out. 50 people signed up, put in $20, and winnings were to be paid $600/$300/$100 to the top 3.

I've made it a habit of picking my game on Thursdays so I could see updated lines, injuries, etc. but hadn't honestly paid much thought to the picks.

I was down to the final 2 going into tonight. I've been in trial all week and didn't even know what day it was. Went Christmas shopping with the wifey since our son was at granddad's tonight. I got a text from the league commish at 9:00 tonight (deadline to pick is 8:25) saying "WTF dude? Do you hate money?"

Forgot to pick. I forfeited. What a DA.

Cool story, bros?
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Sue the crap out of them!
 
#10,784
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JCLawyerVol said:
I'm an idiot. I've been in an NFL survivor league this year. You just had to pick the winner of one game each week, but could only use each team once. Two strikes and you're out. 50 people signed up, put in $20, and winnings were to be paid $600/$300/$100 to the top 3.

I've made it a habit of picking my game on Thursdays so I could see updated lines, injuries, etc. but hadn't honestly paid much thought to the picks.

I was down to the final 2 going into tonight. I've been in trial all week and didn't even know what day it was. Went Christmas shopping with the wifey since our son was at granddad's tonight. I got a text from the league commish at 9:00 tonight (deadline to pick is 8:25) saying "WTF dude? Do you hate money?"

Forgot to pick. I forfeited. What a DA.

Cool story, bros?
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Well, I got knocked out in week 1 of my survivor pool (2 strikes in the first week) so you'll get no sympathy from me. :hi:
 
#10,785
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JCLawyerVol said:
I'm an idiot. I've been in an NFL survivor league this year. You just had to pick the winner of one game each week, but could only use each team once. Two strikes and you're out. 50 people signed up, put in $20, and winnings were to be paid $600/$300/$100 to the top 3.

I've made it a habit of picking my game on Thursdays so I could see updated lines, injuries, etc. but hadn't honestly paid much thought to the picks.

I was down to the final 2 going into tonight. I've been in trial all week and didn't even know what day it was. Went Christmas shopping with the wifey since our son was at granddad's tonight. I got a text from the league commish at 9:00 tonight (deadline to pick is 8:25) saying "WTF dude? Do you hate money?"

Forgot to pick. I forfeited. What a DA.

Cool story, bros?
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You should have said, "I choose not to pick." Like in Seinfeld.
 
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DD4ME said:
I named my Avy Blotto but in truth I almost never drink. I may post like I do but I don't. Also I said earlier i am not suggesting we have a major issue but the next wave of guys needs to be prepared to sit and wait their turn or fight like hell to steal one. We have to build solid depth.
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Agreed all around.
 
#10,789
#10,789
JCLawyerVol said:
I'm an idiot. I've been in an NFL survivor league this year. You just had to pick the winner of one game each week, but could only use each team once. Two strikes and you're out. 50 people signed up, put in $20, and winnings were to be paid $600/$300/$100 to the top 3.

I've made it a habit of picking my game on Thursdays so I could see updated lines, injuries, etc. but hadn't honestly paid much thought to the picks.

I was down to the final 2 going into tonight. I've been in trial all week and didn't even know what day it was. Went Christmas shopping with the wifey since our son was at granddad's tonight. I got a text from the league commish at 9:00 tonight (deadline to pick is 8:25) saying "WTF dude? Do you hate money?"

Forgot to pick. I forfeited. What a DA.

Cool story, bros?
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Trial will make you do that. Exhausting.

You can't pick a Sunday game?
 
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Tennessee switches from adidas to NIKE on July 1, 2015. The orange shade used in uniforms and gear figures to be different from the one adidas used, possibly having slightly less yellow in the base color. Also, logos whose rights were owned by NIKE and not allowed for be used by adidas figure to make their way down from the attic, including the Volunteer with the coonskin hat.
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-Danny Parker
 
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Wickman said:
-Danny Parker
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JCLawyerVol said:
I'm an idiot. I've been in an NFL survivor league this year. You just had to pick the winner of one game each week, but could only use each team once. Two strikes and you're out. 50 people signed up, put in $20, and winnings were to be paid $600/$300/$100 to the top 3.

I've made it a habit of picking my game on Thursdays so I could see updated lines, injuries, etc. but hadn't honestly paid much thought to the picks.

I was down to the final 2 going into tonight. I've been in trial all week and didn't even know what day it was. Went Christmas shopping with the wifey since our son was at granddad's tonight. I got a text from the league commish at 9:00 tonight (deadline to pick is 8:25) saying "WTF dude? Do you hate money?"

Forgot to pick. I forfeited. What a DA.

Cool story, bros?
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Submit your team. Tell them that you are visiting Nicksjuzunk in Asia. Different time zone. Beat it on a technicality unless the rules specifically state EST. Always find the loophole :)
 
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