Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[Enki_Amenra]

Lucids and Teslas are both owned and largely assembled in America and have 1,000 - 1,250 hp stock.

That's steroid-era muscle Though I get it's as much about the sound and rumble...don't see that ever returning outside of niches

1200hp electric is 0% muscle.

If you don't super-daddy your pants when the engine revs, it's not a muscle car. . .

 

[volinbama256]

Need to find the source of issues first. Lots of people use sciatica as a very broad term for “low back pain”

Do symptoms go all the way into your foot? Do they follow a uniform dermatomal pattern? Do the symptoms radiate down into the glute then stop?

4 big things I screen for.
1. Are symptoms coming from the spine? Confirmed with a “slump test” or “straight leg test
2. Are there tight muscles in the low back or glutes that are pinching along the nerve?
3. Do you have neural tension? The nerves are too tight and need “nerve gliding” exercises
4. Is it really a muscle that is causing a referral pattern that mimics nerve pain.

All 4 are different and require different types of exercises and movements to alleviate the root cause

I am actually going through serious pain right now with my sciatica... I can tell/feel it is in one certain area in my lower back, right side. It goes down to the underside of my right butt bone, I can feel it in the middle of my right hamstring, then it goes into the back of my right knee... I feel like I do a ton of stretching, but that just makes it inflamed and more sore... It has got to be nerve because when I stretch it can shoot down my right leg like electricity...
My doctor prescribed a 5mg muscle relaxer (1-2 tablets three times a day) and started on it yesterday, but doesn't seem to be helping... Should I find a chiropractor to see if I can get my lower back adjusted, or just good physical therapy?

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Don't think it is racially motivated but there seems to be some bias by people that don't like the sander family. I can't make up my mind whether Sanders is good or not.

Shedeur is a good player. He doesn’t have the best arm but it’s sufficient. He has decent accuracy. I read somewhere where his interviews were horrible and he has an entitled attitude. That different than being cocky and confident.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Lucids and Teslas are both owned and largely assembled in America and have 1,000 - 1,250 hp stock.

That's steroid-era muscle Though I get it's as much about the sound and rumble...don't see that ever returning outside of niches

Electric cars while impressive are not muscle cars in my opinion.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

This is one I’m split on. Quality in backs (apart from the truly elite) is often a question of degree. Blocking and scheme matter a ton. An average back will still get yards and TDs and will often get the vast majority of what a great back will get. It’s different than WRs: a great WR is always open, lower quality WRs seldom are. Especially in the pros, spending money outside of RB has a higher ROI. Great backs are incredible to watch, but they rarely carry teams to the Super Bowl.

But guys like Jeanty or Barkley or Elliot (and Jackson, Peterson, or Walker from days gone by) are just different. Elite is elite, and elite is often worth the cost.

Or Derrick Henry, what a beast even at his age. He is the kind that defenses get tired of tacking the later the game goes. You have to commit to stopping him. This opens up other things. GBO

 

[InVOLuntary]

From someone that owns a '23 Camaro ZL1, I'd put it up against any other muscle car. I may be bias, but damn it's a fun car to drive and has some serious get up.

I'm sure it's a stout car but no longer in production. It'd be interesting to see it against the Shelby GT/R.

 

[Carp]

They'd be way better off waiting to draft a QB next year IMO. It will be a FAR better class for QB's. I also disagree regarding Jeanty. RB's of his caliber are rare.

We don't know what the class will look like a year from now. Right now there isn't a clear QB1 aside from maybe Arch because of the name value. But will Arch even come out or will he stay 4 years like his uncles (assuming he plays well enough to come out in the first place).

Drew Allar has been pretty mid so far. Sort of a JJ McCarthy type. Nussmeier stands to improve his stock a lot, but he isn't a lock either. Beck's stock has fallen a lot. Maybe, Cade Klubnic?

The point is, I think it's a bit premature to call next years class FAR better at this point in time.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Have you ever seen the movie "Toy Soldiers"?

 

[UTgrad2015]

I am actually going through serious pain right now with my sciatica... I can tell/feel it is in one certain area in my lower back, right side. It goes down to the underside of my right butt bone, I can feel it in the middle of my right hamstring, then it goes into the back of my right knee... I feel like I do a ton of stretching, but that just makes it inflamed and more sore... It has got to be nerve because when I stretch it can shoot down my right leg like electricity...
My doctor prescribed a 5mg muscle relaxer (1-2 tablets three times a day) and started on it yesterday, but doesn't seem to be helping... Should I find a chiropractor to see if I can get my lower back adjusted, or just good physical therapy?

This is not direct medical advice since I haven’t seen you physically and in person FYI.

Based on symptoms though, you seem to be presenting with a certain movement bias. *Typically* if flexion movements exacerbate symptoms (ie bending forward to touch your toes) that is indicative of a disc issue. Not sure if that’s what type of stretching you’re referring too, but that’s typically what position people achieve to stretch their hammys.

I’d avoid flexion movements for the time being and do lumbar extension type exercises. If it feels electrical and shoots down to or below your knee, it probably is a type of disc herniation and flexion exercises will always exacerbate that.

Rule of thumb, is something exacerbates symptoms, avoid that movement for a few weeks and focus on the opposite movement religiously

Also, muscle relaxers may take a few days to take effect so you may not see any differences yet, but I’m no medication expert. That’s for Doc to answer

*edit: and yes, see a PT or chiropractor if symptoms persist past a few more weeks. Don’t let it go too long

 

[peaygolf]

How did I just now see that Steve Kiner passed away yesterday???

Absolute Legend !!!



RIP!

 

[Carp]

Or Derrick Henry, what a beast even at his age. He is the kind that defenses get tired of tacking the later the game goes. You have to commit to stopping him. This opens up other things. GBO

Henry was a 2nd round back...

 

[volinbama256]

This is not direct medical advice since I haven’t seen you physically and in person FYI.

Based on symptoms though, you seem to be presenting with a certain movement bias. *Typically* if flexion movements exacerbate symptoms (ie bending forward to touch your toes) that is indicative of a disc issue. Not sure if that’s what type of stretching you’re referring too, but that’s typically what position people achieve to stretch their hammys.

I’d avoid flexion movements for the time being and do lumbar extension type exercises. If it feels electrical and shoots down to or below your knee, it probably is a type of disc herniation and flexion exercises will always exacerbate that.

Rule of thumb, is something exacerbates symptoms, avoid that movement for a few weeks and focus on the opposite movement religiously

Also, muscle relaxers may take a few days to take effect so you may not see any differences yet, but I’m no medication expert. That’s for Doc to answer

*edit: and yes, see a PT or chiropractor if symptoms persist past a few more weeks. Don’t let it go too long

Thanks, really appreciate it!

 

[butchna]

What's your thoughts on Elic Ayomanor. WR from Stanford.

Believe Ayomanor would be a good complement to Cee Dee on the other side....

Smart, resourceful type that gets a second contract. I’d jump as early as the third round.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

Henry was a 2nd round back...

And he absolutely should have been a first rounder. I guarantee there were teams that look back on that decision today and would love to have a do over. Things run in cycles, if he could go back in time to last night with the same talent he would have been drafted 1st round last night. In fact 2 running backs were takin in the first round last night.

 

[itsme]

Good for you.

Maybe you'll take a bit less pay...more commute...but happiness and health are primary. Money is merely a tool towards health and happiness, so if your current situation isn't fulfilling your end needs, it's unnecessary.

Take care of yourself buddy and enjoy the next adventure.

Honestly, I sent the email about 3 hours ago and have had 3 calls from people I know about a job.

Also, if you guys see a hairy, long toed male foot on Only Fans just drop your boy a few dollars to help him get along.

 

[itsme]

I did the same thing 10 years ago. I was miserable, hateful, and was taking my work related frustrations out on my family. Then one day it just wasn't worth it anymore. I interviewed for another company and was told I had a position in their IT department. They said to just call them back at the end of my 2 week notice and we'd do the paperwork then. Well, 2 weeks went by, I called them back and they told me my position was filled (I heard later it was someone in that dept's cousin). I was ticked off. I could have went back to the same company I was leaving but I just couldn't. I was mad at them but they still liked me and needed me. I prayed hard about it and The LORD told me to not go back and HE'D take care of us. I quit and I didn't work for 5 months. I interviewed a few times but no offers. But..... in that time, I got closer to GOD than I'd ever been. I prayed more, studied the Bible more, visited more churches, testified more, taught more, and even sang a few times. I had to get that hate out of my life to be useful to GOD, which is what HE wanted all along. And we still paid our bills and had everything we needed. It was a good lesson for me to trust in GOD completely and be thankful for what I've got. What I've learned in my life, KEEP GOD 1ST and everything will be alright.

Great testimony. Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Didnt they do that with Mustang as well? I think they're trying to turn the Corvette into a brand, instead of a car too.

Mustang Mach E

 

[Jackcrevol]

Mustang Mach E

toyota sienna limited

 

[rikberry31]

Shedeur is a good player. He doesn’t have the best arm but it’s sufficient. He has decent accuracy. I read somewhere where his interviews were horrible and he has an entitled attitude. That different than being cocky and confident.

He sucks and will crash and burn in the League. Re: Johnny Manziel.

 

[itsme]

What field are you in? some of us Might be able to help and location

I manage the detailing department for a pre-engineered metal building company out of Texas, it started with me and I got up to 8 employees in office while also overseeing the contract engineering groups and overseas detailing group.

I am one that does well with higher capacity things but I am not highly educated, high school grad, mostly just read books to teach myself. We had our GM abruptly leave the company a year ago and we had a void in that role for a few months. I stepped in and filled the leadership role for the company while living in Tennessee. Got the company rolling until we hired the new GM but couldn't do it full time because of me being here.

I have a lot of experiences with work though. I ran a water jet for a machining company for a year, taught myself how to use it by reading the manual. I ran the detailing department, R&D department and main battery shop for a company that produced aircraft batteries in Tennessee.

 

[Carp]

And he absolutely should have been a first rounder. I guarantee there were teams that look back on that decision today and would love to have a do over. Things run in cycles, if he could go back in time to last night with the same talent he would have been drafted 1st round last night. In fact 2 running backs were takin in the first round last night.

Again, you are missing the point.

Good RBs are very easy to find in the draft. And especially this draft in particular is very deep at RB.

The odds are pretty small that Jeanty (or any RB for that matter) replicates what Derek Henry has done.

 

[butchna]

Cowboys drafted their biggest need since McMillan got drafted by Carolina. Matthew Golden wasn't worth the 12th slot either.

Cowboys are at their best when they take care of their IOL imo. If you want a player, don’t take yourself hostage waiting for them to be the best VALUE. Booker’s a 10+ season mainstay and you don’t bet on getting him in the second round.

 

[butchna]

Again, you are missing the point.

Good RBs are very easy to find in the draft. And especially this draft in particular is very deep at RB.

The odds are pretty small that Jeanty (or any RB for that matter) replicates what Derek Henry has done.

Draft talent or somebody else will…and make you pay for it. A prospect like Sanders gets over drafted every class. Seems the league has gotten savvy.

 

[VolsFan-TX]

Again, you are missing the point.

Good RBs are very easy to find in the draft. And especially this draft in particular is very deep at RB.

The odds are pretty small that Jeanty (or any RB for that matter) replicates what Derek Henry has done.

My concern with taking running backs in the first round is their average career length (2.57 seasons), which is the shortest of all positions. You can spend a heck of a lot of money for a player that doesn’t finish three seasons with the team. There are obviously some terrific exceptions.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Well, a little life altering news from me today. After 12 years at my company I have put in my 2 weeks notice. I I've been dealing with a new GM at work and this guy is something. Continually making life hard for everyone in the company, especially those that are in management, like yours truly. Well, yesterday I had chest pain on left side along with arm pain and numbness. Went to the ER, no heart attack, but most likely stress related. May 9 I will be a free agent. Not sure what the future looks like but it won't be here any longer.

Things will work out, just gotta believe.

I was in a similar spot last summer, I've got 2 degrees but decided to go back to school again. We are at the end of the first semester, 3 more to go.
Things will work out for you, you just gotta trust His plan.