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Bobref

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  1. @temptation is going to be pissed about this: https://fanrecap.com/56_ohio-state-buckeyes-helmet-crowned-the-most-iconic-in-college-football-history/ Ohio State Buckeyes’ Helmet Crowned The Most Iconic In College Football History In the pantheon of college football, few symbols are as instantly recognizable or steeped in tradition as the helmets worn by the players on the field. A recent ranking by 247Sports has crowned an iconic piece of headgear as the pinnacle of college football helmets, and it hails from the Big Ten. The Ohio State Buckies’ helmet, a dazzling silver complemented by distinctive Buckeye leaf stickers, has been named the most iconic helmet in the rich tapestry of college football history. This coveted designation underscores the helmet’s enduring legacy and aesthetic appeal across the sports landscape. Occupying the top spot in 247Sports’ rankings, the Ohio State helmet is celebrated not only for its striking silver color but also for the scarlet, white, and black stripes that have become synonymous with the Buckeyes’ brand since 1979. This design, while having undergone minor variations, has remarkably remained consistent up to the 2024 season, a testament to its timeless allure. While several college programs have adopted the practice of adorning their helmets with stickers, Ohio State’s green “Buckeye” decals have set the standard. These symbols of achievement and honor on the field have become a defining feature of what many consider to be the best helmet look in college football. In addition to the classic design, the Ohio State football program has also introduced a range of alternate helmets in recent years. Among these are versions in black, a throwback to scarlet, camouflage gray, and a two-toned variety with broader stripes, each adding a fresh twist to the iconic look without straying from the elements that make it truly special. The Ohio State helmet, with its blend of tradition, uniqueness, and visual appeal, stands out as not just a piece of protective equipment, but as a key component of one of the coolest and most recognizable looks in all of college football.
  2. In this context, I believe “draining the swamp” means getting rid of the other guy’s alligators so you can stock the swamp with your own.
  3. I was right all along … just not in the exact way I had hoped. This is a special kid. https://fightingirish.com/dear-notre-dame-from-tyler-buchner/
  4. Currently, the over/under on how many times @Coach Nowlin watches each episode of “Hard Knocks” is 2-1/2.
  5. Would you have felt the same way had there been an acquittal? I doubt it. The rule of law is not something that depends on the outcome. This is the USA, not some 3rd world tinpot dictatorship. When the law doesn’t go your way, you swallow hard, abide by the result, and move on.
  6. I worked his last high school game: a semistate loss to Sheridan and Nick Zachary. He was fabulous. Zachary was fabulous-er.
  7. Certainly one of the greatest college players of all time. Unique personality, too.
  8. My point was simply that continually exposing oneself to a single point of view inevitably leads to confirmation bias, which absolutely prevents real critical thinking. If you really want to do your due diligence to give you the highest probability that you’re on the “right” side of an issue, you have to assess both sides — and not as filtered through your ideological colleagues.
  9. Mastodons are supposed to be extinct. It’s nature’s way.
  10. That’s simply a recognition by the marketing people that women are the primary drivers of consumer spending. So, much of that advertising is targeted at them. I don’t feel “emasculated” by commercials. Do you?
  11. Sorry it doesn’t meet your standards.
  12. It’s a point of view. There are others. People who think there is only one path to happiness/fulfillment are only hurting themselves with their narrow-mindedness.
  13. That’s because you like what he says. It doesn’t matter who is saying it.
  14. Who cares what a kicker says, anyway?
  15. I get your point, and it’s a valid one. But to truly be a “scientific” study, the outcome cannot predetermined. Conclusions go where the data lead them. Calling this “scientific “ gives it more credence than it deserves.
  16. I’m not missing it. I just don’t agree with it. The analysis leading to that point of view is, superficial, as the ridiculous analogies that appear earlier in the thread demonstrate.
  17. You’re missing the point. Whether people like it or not, P/Ps are an integral part of the state education system. Ask yourself what would happen if large numbers of P/P students decided to go to public schools instead. It costs $$ to educate each student. Vouchers for a P/P students cost the taxpayers significantly less than educating that student in public schools, not to mention the capital investment avoided. Vouchers for P/P students are a significant savings for the taxpayers compared to the alternative. Then, of course, there’s the “fairness” issue…
  18. That is not exactly accurate. The IHSAA has been found to be a “state actor” in a number of legal decisions. It depends on the issue as to whether the IHSAA is considered an arm of the state, or a private association.
  19. Maybe the worst analogy ever … since education is a fundamental right under the Indiana Constitution and, to my knowledge, golf isn’t.
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