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I rest my case. It is obvious to me what side of the argument you guys would have been on when it was suggested the earth was round...

And just an opinion here, if McCain hadn't suffered a serious lapse in judgment choosing that ditz, we might not even still be discussing Obama. And I greatly respect John McCain...

Sarah Palin is a goofball. Anyone unwilling or unable to see that either needs their mental faculties questioned or is letting personal biases cloud their judgment...

Same here. I am going next month to see the OKC game and I will go to the last Yankee game this year at Minute Maid to see Jeter. Beyond that, really have no interest in going.

No worries. I do the same thing. Happens to is old guys. I was thinking I may have typed it backwards ;)

Final 10, final 5, final 20. Still begs the question.

People believing cold winters refutes global warming show their lack of research on the issue. The reverse is actually true. It is extreme adjustments in climate in general. The fact that this is still a debated issue shows the power of rush Limbaugh and the right wing talking heads and the willingness of the American people to ignore science in general (or accept the "findings" of a couple of wing nuts over the masses of scientists).

You have that backwards. I said (I think) that the older fans are more blinded by their hatred. The younger ones (under 40) have been much more gracious and openminded in my experiences (even when visiting Kyle field).

Better question would be how he did not end up at Texas..

Winston would be the lock #1 pick in the draft of he were able to come out. Hard to quibble with him winning (as it would be hard to say JFF wasn't deserving had he won). As for the rest of it, you could be right. However, when both teams are winning, Texas will still hold the advantage. Kentucky does just fine in basketball even though the SEC is generally weak sauce as a conference in basketball. They pick the school over the conference. Especially when they believe they will never seriously contend for championships at one college. The worm is turning again IMO.

Highest ranked Tech signee since rankings were instituted. My east Texas sources also tell me Patrick Mahomes is not a lock to go MLB either. If he enrolls next fall, stidham going to have some competition for his job.

Absolutely true about Husker fans. Without a doubt the best I have ever encountered (in Austin and at the big 12 championship games). They are the best in CFB IMO. I would love for Martinez to have a career in the NFL. Maybe he can make the transition ala Hines Ward and Brad Smith. More don't make it than do but it can be done.

  I would agree with you, PM.  You are mostly reasonable in your assessments.  I have no idea how old you are, but I have found that younger fans/former students to be like you.  There is not quite the blind hatred that makes a lot of the older Ags unable to be objective.  I enjoy your contributions on this board.

  A blip on the radar.  They are better now.  But that, as history has told us, will not last.  Ultimately, it is too much to overcome what most think is the premier school in this State as well as what each school has to offer kids.  Like it or not, for about 80 percent of the time or more, A&M will always be little brother.  If you can't accept that, you have been living in denial for a long, long time ;)

  Vince didn't win the Heisman, but he should have.  To this day, the best college player I ever saw suit up.  Simply refused to lose.  But an excellent example of not knowing if someone will be successful.   And you're right, at least with a lot of Ags I know.  They rooted for his failure.  But two wrongs don't make a right.  Hope JFF is a great success.

^ I'm with you AR! Once they enter the NFL, root for them all. Hope Tannehill continues to progress too. And for the record, it's not just so we can see shots of his extremely hot wife in the stands!

  Would love that pick of Nix, king.  Which is probably why that is exactly they will NOT draft!  Lol

OU shot the lights out.  Ridley was dominant inside for the Horns but they shot very poorly from the 3, and OU was on fire.  That was the difference in this one.

  You are unique OldTimer!  Most of my Aggie buddies HATE Tech.  FYI, Tech is my second favorite team, and my wife is a Lumberjack.  So my order is just about the same as yours, with an obvious substitution at the top ;)

  Man, I can't figure this one out.  I really can't.  I can't say for certainty that he will be a bust, that he will be productive, or that he will be a star.  Could be any of the three.  I agree with Bullets13 that he did get bailed out a lot having maybe the best WR in CFB bringing in a lot of "jump balls."  At the same time, the kid can make all, or almost all, of the throws you need on Sundays.  Injuries scare me a bit with his style if he can't adapt to protecting himself more.  But patience and making better decisions can be taught and learned in the league - and despite some of the things he's done and said, I don't think the kid is dumb.  Again, I can't make up my mind on him and I doubt anyone knows for sure.  I just don't think you accurately say he will be a bust anymore than you can say he will be a Pro Bowler.  He's one you have to wait and see with.  It's a nightmare for a GM though; pass on him and he's a star, you look terrible...draft him and he's a bust, you look terrible.  Personally, despite being a Longhorn and bleeding burnt orange, I wish him all the success in the world.  Love him or hate him or indifferent, no one can say he's not VERY fun to watch when he's doing his thing.  The NFL will be a better product if he's successful.

If you want to see an amazing middle school track team, catch one of the BISD track meets.  PA Lincoln hasn't lost a meet in middle school and won't this year.  Never seen a team at that level literally win just about every event.  And the numbers they post are mind boggling at that age level.

Careful here. I could argue a lot more "free thinkers" are more liberal than conservative. Go to this country's most elite institutions of higher learning and what do you find? More democrats than republicans. Conversely, I saw an article/poll some years ago regarding global warming. When those who believed it to be a hoax were asked where they got their information, the majority response was Rush Limbaugh. My point being there are plenty of sheep on both sides of the fence.

  +1.  There is a reason he is almost unanimously being called the best player in this draft.  Talent-wise, he is off the charts.  Only flaw is the "head" issues.  But there are the same concerns with Manziel obviously.   This is just a bad year to have the top pick potentially.  Any of the ones mentioned have "bust potential."  This is the year to have a need at WR and be picking a little further down.  To me, the two guys that are going to absolutely be quality Sunday players are Evans from A&M and Watkins from Clemson.  Both will be extremely productive at a minimum IMO.  And either or both could be perennial Pro Bowlers.

Whether Manziel or Bridgewater run a 4.5 or a 4.8 isn't that big a deal from the QB position. Manziel's elusiveness and playmaking abilities are his greatest assets. His greatest weakness is his size. Whether he translates to the NFL remains to be seen. There is not a QB in this draft though that is a lock (as with most drafts not containing John Elway or Andrew Luck).

I think they were using mainstream in a different sense. More like typical national media...get it?