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Yeah. Sounds kind of fishy. They'd be sticking the knife in their own back since they pay millions for the rights, then the affiliates pay them. College football is a much bigger draw than Kimmel. The major over-the-air networks are basically empty shell corporations without their affiliates. Advertisers aren't going to pay enough for Disney/ABC to even compete to purchase sports programming without the affiliates. They'd lose a much larger audience if they moved everything strictly to ESPN. Many aren't going to pay. Especially nowadays. Advertisers wouldn't be happy about that move either. I think if Disney/ABC want to play chicken with their affiliates, Nexstar and Sinclair may have the upper hand.

I think they needed the rest and regroup time. Retool/rethink a few things for the 'real season.' It was a very solid predistrict against 3 quality teams. I think it really helps when they schedule challenging opponents. Friendswood looks a lot better than last year, and they always play LP tight. This game will be a tough matchup.

I agree all the way around. Although, Ruffin--as fantastic as he is paired with Simon--is also a really major cog in the D. I worry if he's used too much on O, the D suffers from the plays he needs to rest. Tough balancing act. But, I think that can be managed by the staff pretty well. It also gives playing time/experience to his B/U at the LB position. The QB situation, I've said since prior to the season, Wells brings the dynamic to the O that Saenz doesn't. But, Saenz has led this team through the whole building process, and played to his capabilities at the QB spot. I just think it's time to ride with the QB that can take the team to the next step. There's got to be a place Saenz can contribute. If he was a capable punter, it would be nice to have a QB punting. Teams would never be sure if a fake was coming, and it could be a great weapon. I have no idea how his receiving skills are. But, having him line up for possible double passes would be an awesome play to have in the playbook as well. Barnes and Sandolph graciously made way for Simon last year, knowing it would cut into their carries. They did it for the team. I think Saenz is the same type player, and the team has the same mentality. It never hurts to have two capable QB's in case of injury.

I’d say, unless some changes were made during the bye week, this is very optimistic. In fact, unless some changes were made during the bye week, LP has a very real chance of looking at 3rd seed at best.

Just wait until FOX & Murdoch own part of TikTok. Some will absolutely lose their minds. First Twitter, then TikTok? 🤣

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Been saying that all year so far. Hopefully, they got some work in on the bye week. I don’t remember when I’ve seen an LP D look this bad. Would also make the QB switch. It’s time.

Google admitted today the Biden Administration pressured them into removing multiple accounts. This follows up on another admission from Zuckerberg & Meta. [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] The letter from Alphabet: [Hidden Content]

Blessings are where we look for them. I definitely understand the challenges. I also understand the simple joys. I’ve always thought that things don’t happen TO us. They happen FOR us. You sound like a good man. A blessing indeed.

He’s definitely special. That’s why I said there’s no comparison between him and the Klein Oak RB. Simon’s on another level. LP turning more to the passing game—and y’all’s solid D—is what held him to ONLY 146 & 2 TD’s.

I'll pass. Although, I never watched anyway. But, I sure wouldn't give him the satisfaction now. I can read about it Wednesday without propping up his ratings.

So, let's start shooting up tv stations now...unreal. [Hidden Content]

Bold! Any thoughts on QB starter?

True. Still, if he were to be cancelled, I’d prefer it be the old-fashioned way. Can the show because it stinks. Although, I do very much like the idea of local affiliates taking over the power of choice in programming.

A lot of people will tune in just to see what he has to say about this episode.

First District game for both squads. Friendswood comes in at 2-1 and averaging almost 37 ppg while only giving up 16 ppg. After losing their first game against Fort Bend Marshall, they've reeled off two very impressive wins over Willowridge and Galveston Ball. Friendswood is ranked #9 in GHA by Vype. La Porte also comes in at 2-1 after a tough loss to an excellent PN-G squad at home for their first loss at Bulldog. La Porte is averaging 30 ppg while giving up 31 ppg. The Bulldogs are ranked #4 in GHA by Vype. Both teams are expected to compete for a PO spot out of 11-5A D1, and this game could have seeding implications right out of the gate. Friendswood always plays LP tough. This game should be no different. Who do you have taking this matchup?

This was posted on Smoaky an hour before it was posted here. Didn’t have any bites over there. Must have thought there would be better luck over here. Some of y’all obliged.

The truth of the matter is, most people only want free speech when it agrees with their own thoughts and ideas.

Roma Downey, Dean Cain, Kirk Cameron, Dennis Quade, and Kevin Sorbo have actually done well bucking the trend. Of course, you can’t go without mentioning Clint Eastwood. Personally, I like all of the roles they play and/or movies & shows they produce. I think I heard Dean Cain is a police officer now & signed up for ICE recently.

My understanding is that he hasn’t been technically ‘fired.’ They may still be paying him as an employee, and just stopped producing & broadcasting the show. Not quite clear on that part yet. Haven’t paid attention to any of the late night shows since Leno left, and haven’t watched SNL in decades. None of them were funny any more.

The Modern Legal Standard for Unprotected Speech The “clear and present danger” test was replaced by a more rigorous standard in the 1969 Supreme Court case Brandenburg v. Ohio. This case established the current legal framework for when inflammatory speech loses First Amendment protection. The Brandenburg test is a two-pronged analysis: the speech must be “directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action,” and it must be “likely to incite or produce such action.” [Hidden Content] The issues surrounding free speech haven’t been addressed since this case. The internet & social media has complicated this issue as ‘imminent & likely’ are not known since what’s on the interwebs lives on indefinitely, and can incite an ‘immediate reaction’ at any time. Of course, most employees are ‘at will’ and can be fired for any reason unless there’s another personal contract or service contract involved where other conditions have to be met.

7 is the talented soph. I’d prefer he get the next start. I think he’s mature enough. He was field aware enough to throw the ball away when y’all applied some pressure & he couldn’t escape. That hasn’t been the case with 8, and TO’s or big losses have occurred that LP can’t afford with their O system. I think it’s time to see what he can do for more than just a series, or when LP gets behind. If opposing D’s truly have to worry about a passing/scrambling threat, Simon and Ruffin would be a very hard stop. Moreso than they are now, and the young man can definitely throw the ball. That would help take a load off of a young secondary that’s still finding their way.

I'm actually glad. Like I said earlier, the season--including preseason--has been a madhouse with all the press for the stadium, expectations for the team, etc. I'm hoping now that some of that has passed, they can get back to concentrating on football. They've played a heck of a schedule and come out 2-1 vs. 0-3 last year. They need this off week to clean up some play, rework on some fundamentals, and get refocused. Maybe make a couple personnel adjustments. But, they'll be fine. A LOT of talent on this team. Losses can be humbling. I did see the DCTF computer generated poll of all 1500 teams still had LP at 13 in 5AD1. Vype has LP at 4 now. Angleton & LP just flipped. Angleton is now 3. Vype doesn't separate D1 & D2 in 5A. So, Randle is 1, Iowa Colony is 2, Angleton 3, La Porte 4, Kempner & Friendswood even made it into the rankings at 8 & 10 respectively. PN-G--this year--is a much more complete team IMHO than last year. Bailey has really come into his own, and the D is much improved from last year. I have little doubt we'll see another SOC/PN-G tilt this year. Simon still did well (146 & 2 TD's), and could have had more. But, LP was passing more in the catch-up game. The up & coming QB looked good. That would be a personnel change I would go ahead and make knowing you have the experience to come back in if necessary. He adds a different dynamic, and an escapability/scramble threat.

In both LP games, they had TO’s on the first drive inside the opponent red zone, or end zone. I’m more concerned about the D giving up an average of ~30 ppg with very poor tackling.