Damn, you take a look at those headlights and tell me she isn’t 16.

I’m thinking we May already have a recruit in this class who could get the ball in from two yards out. At least based on his relay videos he has some speed.

FIFA President Lashes Out at Critics in Stunning Instagram Rant​

Gianni Infantino sought to defend a handful of controversies from the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has accused critics of some of the 2026 World Cup’s controversies of “spreading hate” in a shocking social media rant.

Infantino faced questions over his personal conduct during the tournament, particularly relating to his relationship with United States President Trump and the circumstances surrounding the suspension of a ban for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun.

The finances involved with the tournament, the introduction of hydration breaks and travel difficulties for players and fans of certain nationalities also marred what turned out to be a record-breaking World Cup for FIFA.

In an attempt to defend those issues, Infantino released a 15-page Instagram statement to just shy of six million followers, with the post also shared to FIFA’s eight million followers, urging those highlighting the controversies of the tournament to “meditate and pray” and focus on all the positives.

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VISA Issues Facing Iran​

One of the biggest pre-tournament concerns revolved around the conflict between the United States and Iran, which initially created questions over whether Iran would even be permitted to attend the tournament this summer. President Trump had urged Iran to avoid the World Cup “for their own safety.”

Iran was ultimately permitted to attend but was met with strict regulations banning them from residing in the United States throughout the tournament. The players were only granted access the day before matches and were forced to leave shortly after the final whistle. Infantino was publicly questioned for his failure to provide better conditions for the team.

“Every city was packed with fans from all around the globe,” Infantino explained. “While they celebrated, you were busy planting seeds of hate. Our world needs love, not hate; tolerance, not division; celebration, not mourning.

“While you spread hatred, we worked tirelessly to unite two countries at war. Iran entered the United States without incident or conflict. When the Iranian team began playing, all the chants against them turned into a single song. The fans became the country, they became the team, and they stood behind Team Melli. This is the power of football. The Iranian team received visas to enter because football is about peace. It’s not about politics. Football is about unity, not division. Football is bigger than hate and discrimination.

“Countries facing serious health issues or other challenges were granted visas. Their teams competing and fans cheering filled millions of people back home with hope and, if only for a moment worth eternity, with joy and pride.

“You mentioned the few people denied visas and overlooked the millions who were approved, from all parts of the world. Because football unites the world, and it was demonstrated impressively this summer.

“Or when football brought Haiti to the world, a country that many cannot or choose not to visit, it might be time to set aside your pens and keyboards and show some respect to the teams that played with their hearts, that competed hard, the countries that contributed, the fans who traveled, and the children from everywhere who want to dream big. Maybe it’s time to show some love.”

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Referee Controversies​

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HOP!

His son is the suspect

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Zurp said:

Is it 2-1/2, yet? I know the 1/2 is 1997. Then I guess he is counting 2023, though he forgot the asterisk.
Wikipedia says they have one in 1948 and 1947. But those are more than 70 years ago. My calculator says that 70 years ago was 1956.
They have "unclaimed national championships" (whatever the fuck that means) in 1964, 1973, and 1985.

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Oddly enough I have several unclaimed bangings of Jessica Alba over the years.

They are more legitimate than tsun's claim to a NC in those years.

UT guys self-fellate. A&M guys fellas each other.

Youngest son’s driver. He hit’s the fuck out of the ball. To be 6-3, 180 lbs and strong as an ox…

Jagdaddy said:

A safe assumption. I wasn’t going to debase myself by actually watching the video.

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I understand, though it was entertaining to watch Clav get his ass beat.

Reclassified to 2026, signed with Texas, and will play there this fall.

Stanford players are maybe taking the first meaningful step toward unionization.

It's worth the read. They make some good points and it's all very much in the spirit of "make it exist, then make it perfect" kind of view which is the only way all of this gets sorted imo. They also take a slap at Penn State out of nowhere so there is that too.

"There's some legislation going on trying to standardize a lot of the stuff in college football and give us a legal standard. I have a couple issues with it," Umeh said. "College football players should have a voice on the future. They know what works best for them and their teams. I'm not saying college football should be run by the players, but I think the players should have more of a voice."

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That is what I have been getting at regarding the proposed bill from congress. The players have no say, it's just the old powers that be trying to still be the only powers that be and dressing it up in language of "good for the sport".

Personally, I don't see why the good football players or basketball players would want to voluntarily join up but overall, this step does have to be taken.

I also still don't see how you lump nonrevenue athletes with revenue athletes but time will tell.

Moldovan’s on the Korn Ferry Tour. He’s doing OK but not exceptionally. Barring a large leap, he’ll be back there next year.

No argument there. After all, it's a free throw, basically. And if it draws out the center to defend, opens up a lane for a cutter to receive a pass for an easy layup. Of course that requires a drill for the front court to look for. Go Bucks!.....maybe they oughta hire us as coaches!

I thought Haskins and Fields were pro ready but Stoud needed some seasoning. Some pro teams develop qbs better.

Well said.

pnuts34 said:

The one few topics I agreed with Colin Cowherd about is that he said early on in NIL that the B1G would overcome the SEC because has all their programs in small college towns with limited big company’s and not nearly as much wealthy alumni. Outside of Dallas, Houston and Atlanta; the B1G is in every major media market in America

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1). You're not wrong and neither is CC.

2). Waiting for the Tech sector of California to give SC and UCLA the boost they need to get things going.

I will say this. If, as reported, he actually just liked UT better than OSU without money being considered, they’re idiots for paying him a premium over what OSU offered.

Bestbuck36 said:

Has a gay couple, in history, ever been 100% faithful?

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In college station, most definitely not