I believe it's Keith Byars day!

Morning 'Planet.

brodybuck21 said:

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wow

cincibuck said:

Yep. And Dave Winfield is Minnesota‘s Big Ten GOAT.

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Eff him and Bill Musselman!

ORD_Buckeye said:

God, I hope we can shut down the fucking hype train early.

2026 college football Way-Too-Early All-America team

From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.

www.espn.com

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Has any one in the media watched Manning in a game with a team with a heartbeat.

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More proof of the death of liberal arts students education. The triumph of vo ed.

BigWoof31 said:

1). Forfeit the season
2). For every child trafficked, deduct one National Championship Trophy. Beginning with 2017
3). Hard cap of 15mm in NIL for the next 3 years.

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Google AI:
Alabama football's annual Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) spending reached $24 million, tracking behind some top competitors who spend upwards of $40 million.

Year-by-Year Spending Growth
Former head coach Nick Saban revealed the program's rising roster payments during congressional testimony:

• • 2021 (First year): $2.7 million
  • 2022: $7 million
  • 2023: $10 million
  • 2024 (Post-retirement/transition): $17 million
  • Recent Season: $24 million

Context and Comparison

• • The Competition: Top-tier programs across college football have operated with estimated roster and NIL investments between $40 million and $50 million.
  • The Approach: Rather than matching the highest dollar-for-dollar bids, Alabama relies heavily on its historic brand value, development track record, and selective resource alignment under head coach Kalen DeBoer....

calibuck said:

Jag, from my point of view, don't believe it's possible for Elsa to look mean. Have watched the Lady Bucks from courtside, and Elsa's face is not made to look mean/bad. Not even sure how it would look irked. Camerawork in the WNBA is better, and some of those gals look mighty fierce, and not someone I would want to tangle with. I'd settle for looking 'determined'. Her jump from frosh to soph was mighty, and here's hoping she makes the same leap to junior. And you're right, some hand strength/upper arms would also serve her well. Cannot believe the women don't have a Coach Mick for themselves. Iterate that the new 5* can/will toughen Elsa up. Going against one another in the paint. Pushing and shoving is part of the game, what the refs let them get away with, but in practice am talking about. PS, am hopeful that Elsa will grow.

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Elsa’s the key to everything IMO. She has a really high hoops IQ (and probably general IQ since she’s a BIG distinguished scholar majoring in environmental engineering) and the offense runs well with her handling the ball, setting picks and passing from the high post. If she can finish more efficiently on pick and rolls and be consistently physical in a few less minutes now that depth is available, we could really have something. I also hope she’s put in a lot of work on midrange shooting as being a bit dangerous there would help a lot.

He’s not wrong. I think their issue was they lost to Florida who was terrible.

The next 9-3 team to make it will be the first. It absolutely rewards teams who don’t lose games. If you’re scheduling teams like Texas that’s not particularly fair.

If we lose 3 games this year (let’s say it’s Indiana, USC and Texas) it’d be criminal to not be in the playoffs

Neal made the cut yesterday on the number, and he shot a 5-under 66 today to be in a tie for 41st before the final round of the 3M tournament in the Twin Cities.

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I'm just saying, that list is fantastic but it's missing that guy who won't be denied short yardage. Maybe it wont work out, maybe it will. Keeping those brothers from a competitor is also a plus.

Jaxbuck said:

probably because he's not anything close to the GOAT he (and ESPN) have proclaimed him to be.

Truly great players make everyone around them better, then in crunch time they take over and dominate. I don't watch NBA anymore but when he was young, I never saw that from LeBron. I actually watched him quit against the Celtics in a playoff round early on (forget the year 09-10 maybe). That was all I ever needed to see.

Russel, Magic, Bird, Jordan, Kobe...they'd die before they'd quit.

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This was when I got off the train, and never came back on.

But above all else: $$$

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Just sayin': This would be a natural fit for a uniform sponsor:

An Ode To Charlie Partridge: Notre Dame football just made history while also defying preconceived expectations​

Notre Dame football is recruiting the defensive line at a historic level. A lot of credit goes to new DL coach Charlie Partridge.



Notre Dame football defensive line recruiting for the 2027 class is officially complete.

With the commitment of 2027 Chicago (Ill.) Brother Rice four-star defensive tackle Brayden Parks on Thursday, the Fighting Irish wrapped up what might be the program’s best defensive line haul in over three decades. The class is the first assembled under new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, and it represents a massive statement about where head coach Marcus Freeman’s program is headed.

For a long time, Notre Dame fans were programmed to believe the Irish couldn’t realistically compete for five-star defensive linemen. This class shatters that notion entirely.

The group features five-star edge rusher Abraham Sesay, elite five-star defensive tackle David Folorunsho, Jackson Vaughn (a potential five-star in the 2028 class before reclassifying), top-100 defensive end Aidan O’Neal, top-150 defensive tackle Parks, and four-star reclassified defensive lineman Segun Alexander.

That is a staggering collection of talent along the defensive front.

Just sayin': Notre Dame may have hit a "home run" in hiring Charlie partridge as DL coach this year.

Does Notre Dame have the best defensive line class of the 2027 cycle?​

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Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to three-year contract​

The forward set single-season career highs in assists, points (tied), plus/minus rating and games played in 2025-26

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract ($4.625 million AAV) through the 2028-29 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

“Cole is a hard-working, reliable two-way forward who plays the game the right way, has outstanding character and continues to grow and improve,” said Waddell. “He has played a lot of games in this league at a very young age, and we are excited about his future and his contributions to our organization.”

brodybuck21 said:

Ahhhh take me back

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When men were men.