That’s what it’s like watching this basketball team.

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Heading to London for about 10 days in April with husband and kids. Kids are 7 thru 14. They're good travelers and generally open to a broad range of experiences. Would love any recs for activities and sights to see. Thanks!

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She says RICO is only a “category” and you still have a name a crime.

Interesting read.

Is the DT dream alive again?
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MADNESS!!!!!!

The most exciting part of March is upon us, with an impressive slate of matchups across everyone's brackets. However, only one matchup really matters to those of you that browse this board and that consider yourselves a part of the Longhorn faithful. Once again, the Horns are in the tournament, and once again we have an intriguing first round matchup.

Tip Off: 5:50PM CT on TNT

Favorite: Texas -2.5, -145 Moneyline

Colorado State Scouting Report

Starting 5

#3 Josiah Strong (Super Sr)
Guard
6'3, 194lbs

6.6 PPG, 2.5 REB, 1.6 AST - 41.7 FG%, 21.3 3PT%, 72.7% FT

Strong is an interesting player to watch in that he's a 6th year senior, he's played for three different schools, and his shooting percentages vary pretty significantly depending on who he plays for. A lot of that can be chalked up to increase in the competition, but the only thing that matters is how he's utilized in this Colorado State offense. Josiah Strong will act as both a primary and secondary ball handler, and isn't really looking to force the issue offensively. Something to note is that his minutes have gone down as the Rams entered conference play. He's a solid player with a lot of experience that can do a bit of everything at an average level. Do not let a player who has no business making an impact, make an impact. He's struggling shooting the ball this season, and he's a drive first guy. Don't allow dribble penetration, and stay in front. Matching up with Strong shouldn't be rocket science for the Horns defensively.

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#4 Isaiah Stevens (Super Sr)
Guard
6'0, 180lbs

16.2 PPG, 3.2 REB, 6.9 AST - 48.2 FG%, 44.8 3PT%, 83.6% FT

Holy scorer....Isaiah Stevens is the go to guy offensively whenever Colorado State needs a bucket whether that's late in the shot clock, clutch situations, etc. He will also act as a primary/secondary ball handler. They just want him to have the ball in his hands. He's an elite scorer that is really good off the dribble, shoots extremely well from outside, and can score at the rim over taller defenders. He's a guy that has averaged double digit scoring averages his entire career. He can use either hand, and although his outside shot is more of a set shot, he knocks them down at an outstanding 44% clip. This is going to be the Tyrese Hunter show, and I cannot wait to watch this match up. Do your best to keep him infront, make sure to contest everything, and try to contain him as much as possible because he's going to score. LIMIT HIS OPPORTUNITIES.

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#10 Nique Clifford (Sr)
Guard
6’5, 175lbs

12.3 PPG, 7.6 REB, 3.0 AST - 52.6 FG%, 37.7 3PT%, 75.9% FT

Nique Clifford is my favorite player to watch on this Colorado State Rams team. He's an outstanding rebounding guard, and can absolutely fill the stat sheet on any given night. Take a look at the box score from the other night when they played Virgina (https://csurams.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2023-24/virginia/boxscore/20897). Honestly, Clifford is a guy that's just a playmaker. He can create his own shots, he gets other people involved, he's active on the glass, he shoots it well from outside, etc. He's the most talented player on this roster and is probably the only one with a realistic NBA future. If you're Texas, you do NOT want this to be the Nique Clifford show because if he's playing well, it means he's doing EVERYTHING well, not just scoring the ball. If I'm Texas, I start Chendall Weaver and give him this match up. Beward of Nique Clifford...

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#1 Joel Scott (Sr)
Forward
6'7, 225bs (yeah right...)

13.2 PG, 6.1 REB, 1.3 AST - 56.8 FG%, 25 3PT%, 67.2% FT

This guy is like a walking cannonball, and I don't care if his weight is listed at 225, he's closer to 250. Joel Scott is an expert at moving bodies. He's a very efficient scorer from the mid-low post and uses his body well in creating space. If you're Texas, you need to have someone that can match his level of energy, and be ready knock some heads around down low because if you don't, Scott certainly will. He can finish with either hand, but is definitely weaker with his left so if he gets the ball in the low post, you have to be physical, and make him turn back over his right shoulder. I hated playing against guys like this because they get you in foul trouble so quickly. Texas has had a case of the whistles the past few games so they need to play and try not to foul in any low post, 1v1 situations. Shade left, match energy, box out. He's a player than runs the floor extremely well, so make sure you find him in transition. The highlights from last night are basically the Clifford/Scott show so here ya go.

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#12 Patrick Cartier (Super Sr)
Forward
6’8, 220lbs

10.5 PPG, 2.6 REB, 1.9 AST - 52.7 FG%, 37.2 3PT%, 84.8% FT

Patrick Cartier is a bit of a tweener in terms of a Center and a Forward, but for this Colorado State team he plays Center. He's a system player that finds his spots in the offense, can stretch the floor, and provides the Rams with a good spacing element. He's really good with both hands in the low post so I'm looking at you Dillon Mitchell and Brock Cunningham...You need to make him catch it off his spot, so instead of an easy post entry to the block you make him catch it at 15 feet. Be physical. Know where he is at all times because in the pick and roll Cartier can be a real offensive weapon for this team. Here's some of his division 2 film. Both he and Scott are D2 transfers and played at a very high level.

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Summary:

I really don't know which way this one is going to go. Dylan Disu and Max Abmas need to play lights out and the Longhorn bench of late needs another big game. Colorado State is a team with a ton of experience and senior leadership, with the bulk of their scoring coming from this starting 5. THAT BEING SAID...I think they beat a bad Virginia team and left a lot on the floor. Let's hope the Horns come with their A game, which I have NO reason to think they will due to my Rick Barnes PTSD, but hey man...Rodney Terry has won some tournament games....I think he's going to win another one here, give me the Horns 75-71.

Prediction Record: 4-1

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I know they manage a ERP system. My daughter just took a PR internship there this summer. Just curious as to the culture of the company. They said that they usually hire from the intern pool, so it could turn into something long term.

For Friday - Need Parking Pass

The folks in CS are gonna shit when they see this...

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He is the Head Coach of the Michigan
State Spartans.

those that are not stooges ( unknown % but estimated at 65% ) or emotionally or mentally ill (25%)

Democrats are desperately trying to save Democracy by

• Jail Trump
• end the Electoral college
• stack the Supreme Court
• ban Voter I.D.
• force reparations
• censor MAGA speech
• allow millions of illegal aliens into the country

lol just kidding. OU sucks.

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There's a lot of news about the Artemis and Lunar Gateway programs. The usual stories- over budget, late, tech issues, etc. Former NASA Administrator Michael Griffin wants to ditch the commercial components and go old school. Former Apollo astronauts have said that is more or less logistical baggage.

Congress is finally paying attention.

What says the Corral?

Anyone been here? Menu looks good.
For the trouble.
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DFW. Look at the cutting skills.

Someone sign him up

FINAL
Texas - 12
Air Force - 3


Winning Pitcher: Charlie Hurley (2-0)
Losing Pitcher: Jack Bello (0-1)
BOX SCORE



RECAP
Behind a 5 inning start from Charlie Hurley in which he threw 77 total pitches, 50 of them for strikes, the Horns ended up running away from the Falcons of Air Force. The Horns got the offense going early, responding to a 2nd inning run score by Air Force, by plating 4 of their own.

Rylan Galvan led off the inning with a single to right CF on the second pitch he saw. Porter Brown then singled to RF, putting runners on 1B and 3B with no outs. Will Gasparino hit a laser down the LF line into the corner for an RBI double, which he then made his way to 3B on an errant throw by Air Force, making it a 2-1 game. Air Force quickly yanked starter Bello out of the game and inserted Rhyne who allowed Gasparino to score on a wild pitch, making it 3-1 Horns. After a Dee Kennedy strikeout, Jared Thomas earned a walk and then stole second, and then advanced to 3B on a wild pitch. Thomas would come in to score immediately after due to passed ball, making it 4-1 Horns.

Both teams put up zeroes in the 3rd and 4th innings. The Horns tacked on another run in the Bottom 5th after Max Belyeu absolutely crushed a hanging breaking ball to RF (108.7 off the bat, 420 feet), making it 5-1 Horns.

In the 6th inning, Air Force got a run back as Sam Kulasingam led off the top half of the frame with a single, bringing Coach Pierce out to the mound to remove starter Charlie Hurley and bring in David Shaw. Shaw got a strike out on the first batter he faced, but then walked the next guy as he continued to struggle with his command. After getting a fly out, Shaw gave up a single to RF, scoring the runner from 2B and making it a 5-2 ballgame.

In the 7th inning, Air Force made it a 2 run ball game when lead off hitter Charlie Jones hit a solo blast to LF over the Yeti Yard off of Shaw, making it a 5-3 ballgame. To his credit, Shaw was able to get a pair of strikeouts and a ground out to get out of the inning without any further damage.

In the Bottom 7th, the Horns then broke the game open as they recorded 8 straight hits in a row, including a Max Belyeu 2 run double, and a 3 run home run by Rylan Galvan to LF that was a no doubter off the bat. The scoring did not stop there though as Will Gasparino hit an opposite field home run to right CF to make it a 12-3 ballgame.

LHP Luke Harrison and RHP Hudson Hamilton both pitched a scoreless inning each to close out the game.

In all, the Horns scored 12 runs on 14 hits and left only 7 runners on base.

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BIG MOMENT
In the Bottom of the 7th with no outs and two runners on base, Rylan Galvan launched a ball to LF that he immediately knew was gone. That 3 run home-run made it a 10-3 game and sealed the deal.

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INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
Max Belyeu broke out of his mini slump in a big way, going 2-3 on the day with 2 hits, 3 RBI, 1 double, 1 HR, and a walk.

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TAKEAWAYS
On the hitting front, the top of lineup had it going again, mixing in patient at-bats and taking big hacks at pitches that they liked. If the Horns are in rhythm, they are a dangerous lineup with a solid mix of power and speed throughout. The goal for the Horns is to stay consistent with their approach and not get out of themselves.

On the pitching front, when the Horns fill up the strike zone, good things happen. When the Horns give away free bases and nibble on the edges, they get deep into counts and run that pitch count up, causing undue stress. Charlie Hurley has definitely been working on his sinker and it showed as he utilized it extremely effectively, keeping it down in the zone and using the tilt to create difficult angles on hitters. It was a solid out for Hurley that everyone hopes he can build on as he came downhill and attacked, and filled up the strike zone (50 of 77 pitches).

Defensively, the Horns played a solid brand of baseball, not committing any errors.

For the first time in more than a few games, the Horns played well in all three phases of the game.



NEXT UP

Texas (13-8, 2-1 Big 12) hosts Baylor (7-13, 2-4 Big 12) for a weekend conference series

Here you go ... Enjoy!

Link: Photo gallery from day one of spring ball

I have 2 Wicked tix available for tomorrow night (Orchestra Row E, seats 105-106), Thursday 3/21 at 7:30. I just started coming down with something today and don't foresee being able to go. I paid $287 for the pair. Open to your best offer. DM if interested. Hook 'Em!

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From the SEC:

SEC ESTABLISHES 2025 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FORMAT

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (March 20, 2024) – The Southeastern Conference has established a scheduling format for the 2025 football season, it was announced Wednesday.

Similar to the 2024 SEC football schedule, during the 2025 season teams will play eight conference games plus one required opponent from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 or major independent.

Schools will play the same opponents in 2025 that they are scheduled to play in 2024, with sites changed for equal home and away competition over the course of the two seasons. The 2024 season is the first in which Oklahoma and Texas will compete in the SEC.

“We continue to monitor changes across college sports as they relate to future scheduling,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “Continuing with our current format for the 2025 season provides additional time to understand the impact of the changes happening around us as we determine the appropriate long-term plan for SEC football scheduling.”

The full schedule of dates of games for the 2025 football season will be announced at a later time.

The 2025 schedule format was approved by a vote of the SEC Presidents and Chancellors last week following a recommendation from the league’s Athletics Directors.

The 2025 season will be the second year that the SEC Championship Game will feature the top two teams in the 16-team Conference standings at the end of the regular season. Beginning with the 2024 season, the SEC will eliminate divisional standings.

2025 SEC FOOTBALL OPPONENTS AND SITES


Alabama

Home: LSU, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vanderbilt

Away: Auburn, Georgia, Missouri, South Carolina


Arkansas

Home: Auburn, Mississippi State, Missouri, Texas A&M

Away: LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas


Auburn

Home: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri

Away: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt


Florida

Home: Georgia (1), Mississippi State, Tennessee, Texas

Away: Kentucky, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M


Georgia

Home: Alabama, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Texas

Away: Auburn, Florida (1), Mississippi State, Tennessee


Kentucky

Home: Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas

Away: Auburn, Georgia, South Carolina, Vanderbilt


LSU

Home: Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Texas A&M

Away: Alabama, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt


Ole Miss

Home: Arkansas, Florida, LSU, South Carolina

Away: Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Oklahoma


Mississippi State

Home: Georgia, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas

Away: Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, Texas A&M


Missouri

Home: Alabama, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Texas A&M

Away: Arkansas, Auburn, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt


Oklahoma

Home: Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, Missouri

Away: Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (2)


South Carolina

Home: Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt

Away: LSU, Ole Miss, Missouri, Texas A&M



Tennessee

Home: Arkansas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt

Away: Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi State


Texas

Home: Arkansas, Oklahoma (2), Texas A&M, Vanderbilt

Away: Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi State

Additionally, Texas has added a home game versus Sam Houston State on September 27 to fill out its 2025 non-conference schedule. The Longhorns are slated to open the season at Ohio State on August 30, before hosting San Jose State (Sept. 6), UTEP (Sept. 13) and SHSU at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, along with its eight-game SEC schedule next year.


Texas A&M

Home: Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State, South Carolina

Away: Arkansas, LSU, Missouri, Texas


Vanderbilt

Home: Auburn, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri

Away: Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

denotes Florida vs. Georgia in Jacksonville, Florida
denotes Oklahoma vs. Texas in Dallas, Texas

I just moved back to Austin from Colorado, and my old back doctor, Dr Jim Smith at Texas Orthopedics, has retired.
Looking for a good replacement here in Austin, I've got a moderate bulging disc L4-5 that I've been managing for years and just need a doc to keep an eye on my situation.
Thanks