calibuck said:

Wow. You must be a bird! I'd need to use the crosswalks to get from hither to yon. That's pretty high housing density. But looks like you had a nice park nearby. PS, when was in LA, got married and divorced. Was happier to leave LA than the woman. And was VERY happy to leave the woman.

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I think what drives most people out of LA, even back then, is the traffic. The south bay is nice though, a few miles from the ocean, clean and safe but not overly (being relative) expensive and as long as you stay off of the freeways the traffic ain't too bad.

Tennessee already warming up the money cannons

New Hall of Famer Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis​

New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.

Craig, 66, said his doctors believe his condition came, in part, from concussions he sustained during his 11-year career as a running back. In his speech, Craig explained that "the changes were gradual" and were initially "dismissed as normal aging."

"Over time, my family noticed it too and ultimately led us to seek answers from my doctor," Craig said. "Two things can be true: Football gave me opportunities beyond anything I could imagine. It helped shape the man I became. At the same time, we know more today about brain health than when I played, and I hope sharing my story encourages people to pay attention to their health and seek help when something doesn't feel right."
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Welcome to the fam Christopher! Another high end pocket passer for Day and fessler. He can sling it, and it will be a fight until the end. But he has a ton of weapons at his disposal. And we all know the comp with Mr Stroud and its pretty spot on

New Hall of Fame inductee Drew Brees reacts to his bust with former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton looking on.

U.S. Senate adds Missouri to teams claiming 1960 national title​

Four teams had claims to the 1960 national championship in college football. The U.S. Senate is adding Missouri to that list.

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced a resolution during a meeting Thursday recognizing the Tigers for a claim to the national title. The measure was passed with no objections; resolutions don't have the force of law and by the chamber's definition reflect the Senate's "sentiments," according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Still, it adds another odd wrinkle to college football history for a sport decided by polls and rankings decades ago before the arrival of the Bowl Championship Series or today's College Football Playoff. Missouri hadn't previously claimed the 1960 team as a national champion.

Team spokesman Dave Matter didn't immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press for comment Friday afternoon.

Missouri went 10-1 on the field after beating Navy and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino in the Orange Bowl. The lone loss had come to "Border War" rival Kansas in a game to decide the then-Big Eight Conference title, though the league ordered the Jayhawks to forfeit for using an ineligible player because of recruiting violations.

In a past interview with the The Post-Dispatch, author Brendon Steenbergen - who wrote a book detailing that season - said: "I've been beating the drum to try to get the university to recognize it because I think they have as much a right as anyone in the country to be national champions in 1960."

Minnesota was crowed champion by the AP and United Press International polls, though that took place before the Gophers lost to Washington in the Rose Bowl. The Football Writers Association of America voted Mississippi its post-bowl champion.

The Helms Athletic Foundation, created in 1936 to promote amateur athletics until dissolving in 1983, recognized Washington as its champion. Meanwhile, the Litkenhous Rating system chose Iowa with its mathematical formula utilizing scoring margins and opponent strength, according to The Athletic.

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He's already better with his footwork and throw mechanics than Underwhelming will EVER be....

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Let's see how tall he ends up and how he fills that frame out. Vargas already looks like he's taller than Stroud. I'm thinking we might have a Josh Allen type situation on our hands here.

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If he's actually 6'4 like his recruit profile says, he's already taller than Stroud...

True Buckeye.

I don’t care how many decoys you put out there or how you align them.

Just remember, you have J Smith.

No one else has one of those.

Throw Him The Goddamned Ball.

Swann’s way?

(For any Proust fans out there)

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Just sayin': FWIW, every time I see the name Vargas, I think of Alberto Vargas who did nude paintings for Playboy back in the 60s. Anybody else remember the Vargas Girls in the old Playboy magazines?

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No.

I just read it for the articles

College Football's No. 8 Recruit Announces Top Nine Programs​

A top 2028 defensive line recruit unveiled a list of top schools.

The biggest surprise in Swann's list might be one team missing. Penn State received a couple of early unofficial visits from Swann and was part of his June itinerary. In fact, On3's expert picks have Penn State as a mild favorite in Swann's recruitment, with 20% of the picks going to the Nittany Lions. But Penn State is conspicuously missing from Swann's top school list.

Potential Favorites for Swann?​

Admittedly, for a 2028 recruit, the path to commitment could be lengthy... and of course, the path to signing day will likely be even longer. But there are some reasons to see favorites in Swann's recruitment.

Auburn is second in the predictions logged by On3 and with the Tigers having been one of Swann's recent visits and already being settled for another visit in the fall, Auburn seems to be one school with plenty of momentum. Ohio State and Florida are two schools which have each already logged multiple unofficial visits from Swann, which could also be a sign. The Buckeyes are third in On3's prediction rankings.

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Just sayin': FWIW, every time I see the name Vargas, I think of Alberto Vargas who did nude paintings for Playboy back in the 60s. Anybody else remember the Vargas Girls in the old Playboy magazines?

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Per Birm and Austin, offense went 5 wide and put Bey in as a WR. Not a motion into the backfield 5 wide either but a true empty formation.

Interesting, and I’d imagine quick screens to Bey will be in order (then play action off the screen).

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Don’t stop. Keep going.

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Let's see how tall he ends up and how he fills that frame out. Vargas already looks like he's taller than Stroud. I'm thinking we might have a Josh Allen type situation on our hands here.

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Ohio State’s kickers have a looong way to go after some missed FGs

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Katie Borchers rewrote the track & field and cross country record books during her time at Ohio State.
Borchers is the only two-time cross country All-American in school history. She was an individual qualifier for the 2013 NCAA Championships and finished 40th. In 2014, Borchers led the Buckeyes to the program's second team appearance in the NCAA Championships and finished 34th individually. She was twice selected as an All-Great Lakes Region honoree.

In track and field, Borchers earned a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team in 2013 and All-Big Ten Second Team in 2014. Upon graduation, she held seven records (indoor 800m, indoor 1000m, mile, outdoor 800m, outdoor 1500m, sprint medley relay and distance medley relay). She is a three-time Big Ten Champion in the 800m (2014 outdoor, 2015 indoor, 2015 outdoor).

The 2015 Big Ten Medal of Honor winner also excelled in the classroom and was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

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Women's Track & Field, 2015-21
Oyesade Olatoye raised the standard for Ohio State throwers. The 2019 NCAA Weight Throw Champion tallied nine NCAA First Team All-America accolades and won seven Big Ten Championships during her time in the Scarlet & Gray. In 2019, she was named USTFCCCA Great Lakes Field Athlete of the Year and Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year. Olatoye also carved out a spot on the Bowerman watch list in 2019. She was selected as the Big Ten honoree for 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year and was a 2021 NCAA Today's Top 10 nominee.

As she wrapped up her collegiate career, Olatoye held four program records – indoor shot put (58'8"), weight throw (80'3"), outdoor shot put (58'8") and hammer throw (229'3"). She still holds the program records for the weight throw and hammer throw and ranks in the top five in program history in the discus throw (185'11").

Olatoye excelled in the classroom as a six-time Ohio State Scholar Athlete, five-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and five-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. She received postgraduate scholarships from Wayne Duke, NCAA and Varsity O.

After competing for the United States in the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships, she began representing Nigeria in 2019. Since then, Olatoye has secured six global medals and consistently ranks among the top hammer throw athletes worldwide. She is a 2024 Paris Olympian and currently holds a top 35 world ranking in hammer throw. Alongside her athletic pursuits, Olatoye is committed to becoming a physician, continuing her academic and professional journey.

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Women's Track & Field, 1983
Diane Dixon was a trailblazer for the Ohio State women's track & field program, setting the standards for excellence in 1983. She captured the 1983 NCAA Outdoor 440y Championship after winning the Big Ten 300m indoor championship earlier that same year. Dixon holds the program records in each of those events and also ran a leg on the Ohio State record 4x400y relay squad. She continues to hold the Jesse Owens Classic and Ohio Stadium records in the 200m and 400m.

Following her time at Ohio State, Dixon went on to earn a silver medal in the 4x400m relay and compete in the 400m at the 1988 Olympics. She served as an alternate for the 1984 Olympics.

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Men's Track & Field/Football, 1992-94
Chris Sanders was a dual-sport athlete at Ohio State, excelling at football and as a member of the track & field team. He earned Ohio State Male Athlete of the Year honors, across all sports, in 1994.

As a member of the football team, Sanders was a three-year starter at wide receiver, totaling 71 career receptions for 1,120 total yards and helped lead the Buckeyes to a Big Ten title in 1993. As a senior in 1994, he had 35 receptions for 533 yards and a team-leading eight touchdown receptions.

In track & field, Sanders was one of the best long jumpers – and athletes – the program has ever seen. The three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection earned a spot on the USTFCCCA All-America First Team on 10 occasions in four different events (long jump, 200m, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay). Sanders captured six Big Ten Championships – 1992 indoor long jump, 1992 outdoor long jump and 4x100m relay, 1993 outdoor 4x100m relay, 1994 outdoor 200m and 4x100m relay. He ran a leg on the winning 4x100m relay at the 1993 Big Ten Championships that set an outdoor championship record (39.33). Sanders held the program record for the indoor long jump (26'9.75") for 34 years, a record that was just broken this season. He also ranks fourth in the outdoor long jump (26'7").

And now Clarke misses their next game, ESPN televised game no less, due to Tech totals.

Of course Clarke at times deserves it but this league hates her for what she is and its obvious.

Now the refs are getting in on the action. 2nd Fever game in a row I've watched the refs T Clarke up on extremely questionable plays then the Coach getting one for backing her player. In both instances the ref, in case anyone deemed there to be a conspiracy afoot, does not look like Clarke. Just information fwiw