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HoleInTheRoof said:
I know the odds are long, but two young guys I hope really ball out this year and find a way on an NFL roster next year is Darrel Middleton and Brandon Johnson.

Middleton was a guy I was critical come signing day. I wasn't convinced he would ever have an impact here because the whole "just got by being a bigger kid and has never wanted to play defense" narrative. Defense is kind of a mentality and you either have it or you don't. But I have to concede that the kid looked pretty damned disruptive at times last year. IIRC it was against Alabama he was wrecking dudes. Plus it would be good to see a home town kid make it big.

Brandon Johnson - I mean, I don't know, I can't really explain it but I kind of had an affinity for guys like him, Tyler Byrd, CFA etc who all came in under the previous regime, but stuck it out even when things weren't going their way. Johnson led the team in receptions as a sophmore and considering his bloodlines (Chad Johnsons nephew) I think it would've been easy for him to have an ego and want to transfer after he was set to take a back seat to the JJ/MC/JP trio these past two years under a new staff. But he's stuck it out and even volunteered to redshirt last year to better help the team this year. Josh Palmer looks like he could be a #1. Gibbs seems like an unknown, but one hell of an athlete. Keyton has flashed, as has Tillman - but honestly both are probably another year away from taking lead roles. I'm hoping Johnson - now a 5th year senior - has developed into a crafty, dangerous veteran out of the slot.

As always, I'll be rooting for everyone in orange, but those are two guys I'll especially be rooting for to find a way.
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John's much closer relative (his dad) was the antithesis of Chad. One of the best all-time catchers in MLB, who largely sacrificed notoriety for the good of his team.
 
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Catbone said:
F Canada
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In spite of all the hell you catch on here, I’m generally pro-Catbone, but come on, man. How can you hate on Canada? They’re so nice, hockey’s a great sport, fries with cheese curds and gravy are pure genius, and the Canadian Rockies are spectacular.

America #1
Canada #2

Just sayin’.
 
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highspeed said:
In spite of all the hell you catch on here, I’m generally pro-Catbone, but come on, man. How can you hate on Canada? They’re so nice, hockey’s a great sport, fries with cheese curds and gravy are pure genius, and the Canadian Rockies are spectacular.

America #1
Canada #2

Just sayin’.
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Ehhhh... I don't like Trudeau
 
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ChattaTNVol said:
I was really proud of our football team when they came back to campus a few weeks ago and went for a number of weeks with no infections. Then they go home for the independence day weekend and just screw everything up. I have no doubt that Pruitt, his staff, our medical team, Fulmer, and just about everybody were likely impressing on these kids the importance of their health practices in the current environment. Some of the kids obviously said, no thanks, I’m with Bass. jmo.

Seriously, what a bunch of dumbasses. From the beginning I've been into social distancing but I wasn't in a situation where I really needed a mask but then some of the places I go started posting signs that said "No mask, no service". Okay that's their right. I respect that. To go there I wear a mask. I don't care why they have the rule. It's not important. They could say I've got to wear a blue shirt and if I want to shop there I better get a damn blue shirt.

I honestly can't relate to people who are getting infected. I'm mean I'm not in a situation where there's much of an opportunity for me to get infected (Knock on wood) but I realize some people can't avoid those situations for legitimate reasons. Football players on vacation do not have legitimate excuses other than just being a complete dumbass. jmo.
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Think about it. Are you gonna come home over a college weekend and NOT give your Aunts and Grandmoms hugs and kisses? You gonna tell your five year old little bro, sis, niece or nephew not to touch you because you gotta stay strong for football? Skip the family festivities where everyone is all cloistered together having fun (even cousin Jughead who you're not really sure is actually related to you but who is there at every big event anyway} so you can socially isolate in your room? TBH, it's easier to distance and wear a mask when there's no holiday even if you're surrounded by more people in day to day life. No one is wearing masks and socially distancing around family and friends tho -- even the most steadfast among us are cheating during those times.
 
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GoBigOrange86 said:
A decade ago. A decade. My goodness, time flies.
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I believe I was an usher at that game. It was sizzling hot that day. I was thinking a little rain might cool things off. Here comes the wind and the rain. Everyone else goes under shelter. I get soaked head to toe. Next thing I know, I'm shivering. Twas an interesting experience.
 
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