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Gotta remember though that WOS has a 5A fan base for a small 4A school. Great win Stangs!

May have something to do with his diet as well. Have you seen it? (Spoiler alert: we don’t have a shot pal.)

I will say it’s a bit ironic that one of our most litigious citizens (who happens to be President) may end up caught up in this foolishness but right is right and dumb is dumb. I would summarily throw each and every such case out with a three word ruling - GET A LIFE

I don’t know how on earth I missed this and apologize if already posted earlier. Somehow I’m a few months late to this party. But this is one of the dumbest things I’ve read in awhile. And while i think it’s extremely “weak” for Trump and any politician to block someone on social media, this is a colossal waste of precious Court time. It’s a sad state of affairs when we are litigating who is blocking whom on Twitter. [Hidden Content]

i hope you’re wrong but I wouldn’t be shocked. Judge was great in spurts, especially September, but I don’t think it’s that close.

Most championships of any team in any sport. They are a lot of things but overrated is silly. Regardless, like the Cowboys and Pats in football, no one pulls ratings like the Yankees. Although the Stros are playing one of the other teams that do well ratings-wise, as far as baseball ratings go.

Because the most popular franchise in baseball plays the AL top seed in the nightcap. Easy call.

You stole my thunder Eng! Specifically why I headed here. How can you not find a channel in the low 200 bank with the ESPNs but you have to flip up in the middle of the 600s with the likes of Fox Sports Lower Montana to find aggy games lately (SEC Network). Only someone realllllly special would have that problem!

Why would I cite a case that is “not relevant” to our discussion? I wouldn’t cite Schenck because we aren’t arguing whether the speech itself discussed is protected, but whether the speakers are protected. But it is THE free speech case virtually everyone knows so not surprised you would reference it And before you were making some dubious argument about the players not being arrested. But again, not part of the discussion so according to you (I.e., dumb/irrelevant). The point about the two cases involving “public” entities is well taken, as has been the general rule. However, even a private employer must be careful with Title VII issues when “chilling” any workplace issues. And while firings have been allowed in the past for conduct like Brady’s (I.e., the infamous Lynne Gobbell case), the reaches of freedom of speech have been extended to the private sector in many recent rulings, including Hispanics United of Buffalo and Kroger Co. of Michigan cases. For your convenience, the NLRB decisions are linked below: [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content]

To your point, I have found that the human race has the uncanny ability to mess most things up!

I would generally agree with you. Obviously the “difficulty” is variable depending on the individual

Nash was speaking to the “League”, I believe. And whether that is the puppet Goodell or the owners, that is where the hypocrisy lies. To allow one and not the other can’t be otherwise explained. If you understand what “hypocritical means.”

Another good example would be the Kountze cheerleader case. I believe the Ninth Court of Appeals in Beaumont correctly ruled in their recent opinion that the signs containing scripture were protected by the 1st Amendment. The counter argument was a separation of church and state but the signs were made by the students, not promulgated by the school. In fact, ultimately it was a fight that the district was on the other side of. As such, the signs and the cheerleaders’ rights to make and display the signs were found to be protected under the BoR.

That is a very valid point Nash. And the answer, as I know you know, is that it too is hypocritical. The cowboys should have had every right to wear or not wear the patch. They do it all the time for teammates who are killed. Even those who had a hand in their own death (i.e., drunk driving). To honor fallen policemen would have been a noble tribute and one I would have supported. There is plenty of hypocrisy to go around And to your first statement, I wouldn’t presume to argue market strategies with you

Ok, I’m feeling charitable so I will actually engage in this “dumb” argument. I will admit though that in your attempt to “educate” me on the First Amendment protections, you gave one of the most simplistic views of the Bill of Rights I think I’ve ever seen. Try Healy v James and cases citing it to see instances having nothing to do with “arrests” where the 1st A was invoked. You might want to file an amicus brief the next time the SCOTUS hears a 1st A case to let them know where they’ve been off track all these years.

I would happy to test my knowledge of the constitution or “the laws” against yours any day of the week. Or most any subject for that matter, other than maybe peddling houses lol

Ali technically worked for the WBC and WBA since he needed them to sanction any championship fights. Granted, these players work for a different 3 lettered organization. I’m sure the Patriots would take a different stance on whether Tom is at work when he is in the locker room, or preparing on their facilities. As for Goodell, you do know that he’s merely a puppet for the owners, right? His view on the first amendment couldn’t be more irrelevant lol

I don’t disagree with anything you said here, basically. Personally, although it’s probably more than 10 (and I’m sure you were just using a number), your point in the previous post is well taken. The vast, vast majority of cops do an excellent job and have my respect. I have cops who are friends, clients, etc, so I could never participate in anything disrespecting their honorable profession. (I also know some who aren’t so honorable but that’s a different issue.) Therefore, I disagree largely with the message and think it’s also a bit misguided. But I also support their right to bring it and I am sure many bring it with conviction. I respect that also. But I equate the racist cop who kills to the priest/clergy who molest children. A few bad apples shouldn’t spoil the whole bunch, so to speak. I also personally believe that the mass protest a week ago Sunday had more to do with a tweet from the Tweeter-in-Chief than it had to do with any so-called cause. Maybe I’m wrong but the comments and timing would support that theory, I think.

So is it this or are do we need to discuss the socks again? Because on your first point, you seemed to absolutely believe they didn’t (not an individual sport, sock jibberish). Now you are saying they have “every right” just as you have the right to boycott. On that we absolutely agree.

Making a delineation of an individual athlete vs one in a team sport? Arguing athletes supporting political candidates is “not anyway relevant” or a “dumb” comparison when the post I quoted directly commented on athletes “offering political opinions”? i will say that you really tried. But in so doing, you inadvertently, precisely (and obviously unknowingly) made my point. If you don’t get that, again, not surprising.

I’m not shocked it didn’t make any sense to you. Most of your response didn’t make any sense and was largely irrelevant. Another guy that loves the 2nd amendment but the first only matters if you agree with the message. But your Aggies have done a good job leading the charge.

Nor is there a clause saying they can’t. Muhammad Ali was despised by millions in his career because he spoke about social and political issues. I heard him called the N word many times. My dad was a Foreman fan - he loved all things Texas. But he also spoke highly of Ali taking a stand for what he believed in, even though he and Ali actually agreed on very little. And Ali died an American Icon who was revered by most. You guys can claim what you want, but it’s not the act that pisses you off, it’s the message. I get that. But let’s stop with the “I wish athletes would shut up and play” and “I wish Hollywood would shut up and act.” I doubt any of you were offended by Tom Brady’s open support of Trump, or Clint Eastwood’s support of Romney. Charlton Heston was beloved by the GOP for his activism. But if someone doesn’t agree with you... I get the difference with the anthem issue. I don’t personally care but I get it. But unlike a lot of hypocrites, it has nothing to do with the message. In fact, although I don’t personally agree obviously, I had a greater respect for Brady during the last election. He was wearing a MAGA hat in a place where it was incredibly unpopular. Wasn’t an easy thing to do, I’m sure.

Good that it’s in Lincoln. Wisconsin has been really impressive thus far.

Agreed. Which is all that really matters.

Word is unlikely Connor will return this season. If so, very likely he’s played his last game as a Longhorn.