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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?

Or any number of other racial epithets for Hispanics? Or uses a gay slur toward Michael Sam? That's why this is a questionable rule at best. Typical overreaction. If someone makes an offensive, derrogatory mark toward another player, fine their pants off.

  Basically, any national news outlet except for FoxNews...  

This rule is a landmine waiting to explode.  If you take what I assume to be the "spirit" of the rule, you wouldn't flag African American players for using the word.  I don't think anyone should be using it, but clearly they aren't using it in a derogatory or hurtful manner.  Why not just announce if you are caught on audio using it to degrade or demean another player, a hefty fine will be levied?  No need to change outcomes of games or leave this open to a split second official's decision.

  The Jerry Rice of QBs?

  Carr made some money with that run.  As for Bridgewater, no need to run.  If he's not going to run a faster time than Manziel (which he wouldn't), there is no reason to give Manziel another chip in the race for which of the two is the first QB drafted.

  He is going to make someone a very productive at worst, all world at best receiver.  He is as close to a can't miss first round pick as it gets.

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If they wanted to give a HS coach a chance, Todd Sutherland or Brian English should be the choice.

Serious question:  Will African American players be allowed to use it?  Look, I am opposed to the word period.  My kids have never used it (around me anyway) and know it is more taboo than using the F word in my house.  However, I have noticed it is very prevalent around the kids of color that I am around.  They do use the variety that ends with -a, but use that frequently when talking to each other or about others.  I am curious if the NFL will make a distinction. 

  To me, as crazy as this sounds, this is almost the "safe pick."  Similar to when they took Earl (not that I think Manziel will be a HoF'er), Manziel would be a "popular" pick.  And if you pass on him, and he ends up setting the league on fire, you will look awfully bad.  I still think trading down is the way to go, if they can, but if they keep, I won't be surprised if they take him.  I just hope whatever they do, it works out.  I am a lifelong Cowboy fan but I really, REALLY like Rick Smith.  I want him to have a long and successful career with the Texans.

Meh, he will offer the ones who are deserving. And winning cures all. Don't worry...you guys will be back to taking our culls before the incoming freshman class graduates ;)

"This isn't going to end well for Chuck and the Stronghorns." Idk. If it comes down to Austin vs. Collie Station, we win every time. I always thought they should show those 100 boys a good time in Austin one night, and then bus them down to Bryan/CS the next. Let them compare apples and dog turds, so to speak.

This seems to be part of the whole "culture" stigma that has surrounded the University.  I am as guilty as anyone; I pay for my seats at DKR each year, and I don't really like standing up for the whole darn game.  I think the stadium can be as loud as any and have heard it get that way many, many times.  Much more important is the culture surrounding the team.  I don't believe that can be changed overnight.  However, I will say that based on the steps and rules he has implemented, Coach Strong is doing his best to do just that.  I think you see a different level of toughness from the start next year.  And 3-4 years from now you may just see the meanest group of Horns that have taken the field in a long, long time.

  Seriously, maybe even more amazing than Manziel's athleticism is how on earth a kid with hands and feet that big only grew to be 5'11".   Someone should do a medical study on the kid.  There was some serious growth-stunting going on with him somewhere along the way.

The Defenders/Texas Ball Hawks will be holding open tryouts this Sunday, February 23, at St Anthony's school at 850 Forsythe St, Beaumont. Come have your son tryout for a chance to be a part of the Under Armour sponsored basketball organization, the only program in Southeast Texas that is sponsored by a shoe company. The times for each age group will be as follows: 7th grade (13u) and 8th grade (14u) groups - 1 pm to 2 pm. 9th grade (15u) and 10th grade (16u) - 2 pm to 3:30 pm. 11th grade (17u) - 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. All are welcome at tryouts. This program is designed to develop your son's game to its highest potential, while showcasing his skills at some of the top tournaments around the country.

Ouch!  But on point...

  I don't think most Aggies (at least the ones I talk to regularly) like the governor any more than the rest of us.

  Agreed.  Except you could make an argument to substitute "any" for "much" in your last sentence.

  This is almost all correct.  Except for the last sentence.  You actually can get a deferred adjudication with a conviction; however, it almost never happens.  It gets confusing but once you have a conviction, you are not "eligible" for probation.  This means a jury, if you are subsequently convicted of another crime, cannot give you probation, deferred or otherwise.  A judge still has this option though in sentencing.  Basically, a judge has authority to do what he believes is in the best interests of justice.  Again, very unlikely you would get deferred though with a previous conviction.  By the way, prosecutors, depending on the offense, often prefer deferred because is an offender messes up on their probation, they still have the full range of punishment on the original offense, which you don't with what we call "straight probation." 

Not chump change. Good for Mack. I wonder if he is content to ride away or if he still really wants to coach as he said? I don't think he would have a problem getting a job in a bcs conference.