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  1. Mr. Brooks
    Speaking of Remmers, that screen to Cook is a TD if Remmers doesn't whiff completely on Quin.
  2. Mr. Brooks
    Well you can hit and run me if that's what you choose to do. But I'd simply ask that you point to where I've asked for anything more than that. Perhaps I've unfairly asked for something unreasonable from them, but I don't believe that I have. I may not have given them due credit for a nice win against Fresno State, but then again, I believe I've been pretty consistent in saying that I really only care about conference results. The talent gap between power 5 teams and the rest are simply to wide to be used as any kind of measurement, IMO.
  3. Mr. Brooks
    What is Rudolph's contract status? I've been a fan of his, but it feels like it's time to move on after this season.
  4. Mr. Brooks
    This looks like pretty much every loss so far under Fleck. What exactly is my brand of criticism, and what am I allowed to criticize, and what am I not allowed to criticize? I'd honestly like to know. Because all I'm asking for is some kind of measurable progress, and to be at least competitive against the poor to mediocre Big10 teams. I don't feel like I'm asking for anything unreasonable.
  5. Mr. Brooks
    They didn't look any different than they have since Fleck got here. Yet, three weeks ago I was told I had to wait 3 or 4 more years to criticize any results. I don't understand what is different now.
  6. Mr. Brooks
    I don't understand why Alexander is on the field over Holton Hill.
  7. Mr. Brooks
    Is this still progress?
  8. Mr. Brooks
    Not sure I agree. I think the economy has been slow to recover in Cleveland, and their revenue probably can't support the projected $135 million payroll.
  9. Mr. Brooks
    Sorry, in the abstract I try to reason with myself that I should be anti death penalty on principle. But then I inevitably come across a news story like this. https://www.newsweek.com/texas-husband-and-wife-admit-filming-themselves-raping-babies-young-8-months-1197148 I realize this isn't a death penalty case. But it should be.
  10. Mr. Brooks
    China just reversed a 25 year old ban on rhino horn and tiger bone. Sadly, I'd bet that spells the end for those two animals on our planet.
  11. Mr. Brooks
    These are averages, so the number of games doesn't matter. 20,000 extra streamers doesn't make up for 4 million fewer television viewers. So unless there is more still that I'm missing, viewership is defintely way down.
  12. Mr. Brooks
    I wouldn't be so sure about that. Alito especially, is known for his contradictory opinions, when they seem to suit party lines.
  13. Mr. Brooks
    I hope you're right. But again, I'm not as optimistic. I think Trump would have 3 in the bag (his selections + Thomas). I can see Roberts and Alito going either way. More so Alito. Some of Alito's opinions are terrifying, including regarding immigration, and he's actually voted further to the right than any Justice since Rehnquist on criminal justice issues. And Roberts has been the furthest right on the court regarding civil rights.
  14. Mr. Brooks
    According to bbref, adding those 3 puts them at 41.
  15. Mr. Brooks
    What does everyone envision happening if Trump does lose in 2020? Do we think that his diehards will peacefully concede defeat? Or will Trump rile them up with claims that the election was rigged?
  16. Mr. Brooks
    You guys are more optimistic than I am, regarding the likelihood of SCOTUS backing whatever Trump wants.
  17. Mr. Brooks
    Trump is going to issue an executive order overturning birthright citizenship. Is that unconstitutional? Yes. Will that matter? Nope. Not with his minions firmly in control of SCOTUS now. It's no coincidence he waited until after the Kavanaugh process to do this. This is just the first step towards him seizing dictatorial control, watch. Edit: Second step, actually. First was getting yes men on SCOTUS.
  18. Mr. Brooks
    I too, would be curious what the numbers say on blitzes. My recollection is that I don't see many of them. It usually seems that a 3 or 4 man rush has no problem. And, theoretically, I can't imagine opposing coordinators sending a lot of blitzes against a team with Thielen and Diggs.
  19. Mr. Brooks
    The quality of offensive line play as a whole could have dropped, but that doesn't mean there isn't still a gap between 5 and 25. I'll dig into hurry/sack etc numbers when I have more time. But, just from the eye test alone, when I watch NFL redzone on Sundays, I see plenty of QB's with considerable less pressure than Cousins faces.
  20. Mr. Brooks
    I happened to flip over to WCCO radio on my way home. Jordana Green, who is Jewish, opened the 3 o'clock hour with a very powerful, and at times personal, monologue about the Pittsburgh shooting. I don't know if they podcast, but if they do, I think it's a must listen.
  21. Mr. Brooks
    It would have to be, if they want to push it further than games/innings. I could be misinformed, but I believe the current CBA prevents bonuses for performance, outside of games/innings and awards.
  22. Mr. Brooks
    That's my point. There would only be a premium for pass rushers if it's a difficult thing to do. If the offensive lines were all awful, then any mediocre defensive lineman could disrupt them, and there wouldn't be any need to pay a premium for those that can. The premium price for pass rushers means that only a few can do it, which implies that most offensive lines are good enough to stop mediocre defensive linemen.
  23. Mr. Brooks
    So you're saying that the people stocking up on a week's worth of water had it right, exactly to the day?
  24. Mr. Brooks
    I refuse to believe that most of Trump's supporters are awful. A decent chunk of that, sure, but if the number is 30%, I'd say maybe something like 8% are awful,unreachable people. The rest, I think, are along for the ride. Now, I admit, turning a blind eye to Trump's awfulness in the hopes of gaining what you're looking for is quite reckless in it's own right. But, I do think that most of those people COULD be reached. We need to figure out how to connect with them, to convince them that they can be represented without resorting to a person like Trump, out of a perceived desperation. Not saying that will be easy, or even that the DFL is capable of that any time soon. But I do think that needs to be the plan. I just don't believe that 30% of the population are the same vile human as Trump. The Democrats need to leave their comfort zone, get out to these rural and suburban areas, and talk to these people, and listen to them. They won't be able to give them everything they want, I'm not saying abandon liberal principles. But find some common ground, reconsider policies that can be compromised on, reshape messaging when needed, and shape and stick to a plan to bring some of them into the fold. Won't be able to get all of them, some will have hard policy issues that can't be compromised, but they don't need to get all of them.
  25. Mr. Brooks
    It is, but it won't make a lick of difference. Because the media is the enemy and criticism of our dear leader (and by extension, anyone who thinks like him) is "fake news".
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