Sports and Law Part Deux
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FSU fans aren’t mad at Mich. or Wash. Hell, we’re not really mad with Bama or Texas.
We are angry as hell because FSU was judged with a special set of criteria NOT applied to the other teams.
The lack of equal treatment is what has us pissed off and we’re not going away
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Wait, Michigan won????
FSU still has a better record than Bama this season
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FSU struggled with BC
Them: “Oh well guess FSU just isn’t that good”
UGA struggled with USCe
Them: “Never an easy week in the SEC”
Alabama struggled with USF
Them:
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Coach Atkins when asked about PFF Grades:
“I know a guy who runs a lawn service full time. He is a film evaluator for PFF. Do with that what you will.”
🤣🤣🤣
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If FSU loses big: “see they didn’t belong in the CFPI”
If FSU keeps it close: “UGA went easy on them”
If FSU wins: “fluke” “UGA didn’t want to be there either” “game doesn’t mean anything” “who cares”
FSU in all 3 scenarios
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The ACCCG could be played in Miami. December weather is pretty good; easy to get people in and out with multiple airport options;
And no one would EVER have home field advantage
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This not simply enjoyment of a great last second play…..this is someone who has a real interest in what just happened
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So a 200 year old private school has a larger endowment than a 76 year old public university and this is some kind of own?
Now do revenue, and tell me if Wake uses its endowment for athletics.
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In the past 15 years ESPN has openly invested nearly $6BILLION in the SEC
Soon after initial $2+Billion the CFP was born
Starting in 2014 the SEC is the only conference to have at least 1 member in the mix every year
ESPN is ONLY outlet with imbedded reporter
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Only ESPN meets multiple times with Bill Hancock and discusses how the committee is to vote.
This is what we’ve been called “lunatic fringe conspiracy theorists” for saying and
@KirkHerbstreit
is admitting it and bragging about it.
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FSU was left out (supposedly) because the committee ANTICIPATED a drop off in QB play MIGHT happen.
So why did Michigan get a pass despite an ACTUAL drop off in QB play.
Note I’m talking ONLY about QB play because that is what the CFP and ESPN have focused on.
Different rules
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So why the obvious double standards
@KirkHerbstreit
?
Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit praising Washington on their play but criticize the hell out FSU for playing that way. But they say we crazy.
#GoNoles
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So why are so many SEC fans saying “sit down and shut up”? Why are so many ESPn folks saying “FSU just wasn’t deserving to be in the playoff”?
Why are they so afraid of transparency?
Because they know if the truth gets out it will destroy everything they hold dear.
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The Florida AG has a responsibility to enforce Florida law.
Florida law requires ALL entities doing business with the state to comply with public records laws.
FSU is a state university therefore the PR records rules apply.
Enforcing the law is not theatre or waste of $
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Wait, I thought it’s ONLY crazy conspiracy theorist FSU fans that think shit was shady. Hey
@KirkHerbstreit
and
@finebaum
keep yapping and keep attacking our fanbase. Can’t wait for your depositions….
@dkelley21
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Interesting the ACC files this action before the BOT meeting. They also don’t have the proper venue. Florida State BOT can’t be sued in North Carolina. They may seek an empty Declaration but that’s about it.
Also interesting that they are essentially suing to keep records hidden
The Atlantic Coast Conference has filed a 119-page lawsuit against the Board of Trustees of Florida State University in the Mecklenburg Superior Court in Charlotte, North Carolina.
#Noles
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The truth:
EVERY SINGLE PERSON telling FSU fans to “sit and shut up” or “deal with it” would ABSOLUTELY be just as pissed as we are if it happened to their team.
However, most will never know what an undefeated season looks like and will never sniff a conference championship.
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So
@KirkHerbstreit
just wants to double down and stoke the fire within FSU fans. Interesting strategy.
#FSUTwitter
much like “The North” never forgets.
Best of luck Kirk…..
Kirk Herbstreit addresses the hate from the Florida State fanbase 😳
“When they b---h and complain. They don’t like facts. They don’t like information. They like conspiracy theories.”
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FSU fans started by saying leaving us out is bullshit (it is).
The posts were FSU specific and said an undefeated P5 should not be left out in favor of a 1 loss team.
Bama fans take that as an attack on their team because they have no critical thinking skills and here we are
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@KrisNordstrom
@DeAngelisCorey
You worded the question to drive your desired outcome. How utterly journalistic of you.
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The absolute bottom line in all of this:
If what happened to FSU happened to any other team and their fanbase didn’t get this pissed then I’d be shocked.
If this happened to Bama they would march on the CFP offices and burn them alive.
The aftermath justification by them reeks
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ESPN going to keep pushing the UGA players all sticking around while FSU players did not every damn minute
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If (and it’s a HUGE if) FSU is successful in voiding the GoR and exit fee then every school that leaves the ACC should have to pay FSU 25% of their tv revenue for 10 years.
🤣
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Fun Fact:
In two games Trey Benson
@trey_uno1
had twice as many TDs as Miami and out scored the entire Canes teams 24-23. By himself.
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He’s not sorry. In the story He essentially said FSU should know our place and be thankful we’re here.
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People act like FSU just decided to leave the conference this week. Like they haven’t been exploring this possibility for a couple of years.
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Odell has been at FSU as long as
@Coach_Norvell
has been alive and says Coach has made it fun again and is more like Coach Bowden than people realize
Mike Norvell's current staff & when they joined:
Alex Atkins (2019) OC (2022)
Adam Fuller (2019)
Ron Dugans (2019)
Chris Thomsen (2019)
David Johnson (2019)
John Papuchis (2019)
Odell Haggins (20th Century)
Patrick Surtain (2023)
Randy Shannon (2021) LB (2022)
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Am I the only one that hopes the lawsuits drag out long enough to depose Stan Wilcox?
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This is awesome! And the best part is
@Coach_Norvell
took the time to actually read the letter there with the kid.
My friend’s son wrote
@Coach_Norvell
a letter during the
#OrangeBowl
last night and gave it to him when
@FSUFootball
returned late last night. This is great 1/2
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Regardless of the outcome of Saturday’s game I love this team, this program, and the tears they have caused our rivals and all the trolls.
If FSU wins it will be glorious. If not I will still be a fan and laugh at all the losers who feel they have to troll afterwards
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1. NCState is 136 years old
2. FSU’s current endowment is close to 1Billion now in 76 years
3. NONE of that matters and has nothing to do with the conversation
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It’s not how tough your schedule is (SOS)
It’s what you do WITH the schedule (SOR)
SOS is stupid because an 0-13 team could be ranked higher than a 13-0 team. Does that mean the 0-13 team is better? Of course not.
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The only bowl games I’m planning to watch are the Orange Bowl and whatever bowl the gators are in
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FSU when asked about the impact the litigation may have on the ACC
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Narrative:
Mike Norvell doesn’t develop high school talent.
Reality: R. Green, A. Dent, K Deloach, J Farmer, Pat Payton, Mo Smith, D Washington, Shy Brown, DJ Lundy, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Alex Mastromano.
All starters
Thanks
@CjWilson850
and
@spnole51
for the list
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Hey
@theACC
a few good tweets doesn’t change the past 30 years of treating your cash cow as an afterthought. FSU carried the football finances of this conference solely for 20 years. Nearly every school expanded their facilities on the revenue generated by FSU.
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Hey Dan. You know who else isn’t 13-0 playing “an SEC schedule”?
The entire SEFuckingC
@mercernole2021
You are mad because ur favorite team is not one of the top four even though you want them to be. Hey it’s not ur fault they play in a trash conference. But the simple fact is they are not 13-0 playing an sec schedule
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The fact that you don’t understand shit and are just pissed because it’s happening for FSU is telling
@mercernole2021
The fact FSU fans are ok with the govt of Florida stealing tax payer money to fund their whiny, ridiculous fight is embarrassing.
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Damn folks we lost Matt, and the day before Christmas too
I was really advocating for FSU and how they got robbed this year, but after the last few weeks…
Never mind, they don’t deserve it.
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UNC’s AD said FSU should stop “barking” about leaving “the ACC is doing fine”
Spoken like the AD of a school that is not one of the two team’s responsible for 2/3rds of the conference’s sports revenue
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Wake Forest’s AD releases a statement bragging about 2.7 Million fans. Meanwhile I think FSU’s new streaming network which launched this month probably has more subscribers than that.
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FSU sucked for 4 years. That is true but the other 6 of the last 10 delivered a national championship 3 undefeated regular seasons and 2 other 10 win seasons so you’re it being honest or you’re ignorant of the facts.
Dude needs community notes
@AmandaFGodsey
Most FSU people have an exaggerated opinion of their brand. They won titles a while back but for the last 10 yrs did nothing except for this year in a weak conference. Now we're to believe they'll be great by changing the conference. Other changers have not done well.
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This sums up the ACC teams NOT named FSU and Clemson
To hell with Florida State and any other team that wants to leave the ACC. Just pay the rest of the schools and get the f out.
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You call someone a prostitute who then blocks you. You don’t get to play martyr.
That is not trolling that is POS type behavior and sadly expected from UM Twitter
Them nole he/shes love to throw stones from glass houses
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Ha! This is going to be good because see FSU can only be sued in Florida.
Just wait.
I like FSU’s chances
#BREAKING
: The Atlantic Coast Conference has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Trustees that was filed yesterday in Mecklenburg County.
On page four, the ACC claims that “Florida State matters regarding the ACC are subject to the jurisdiction of the state of North Carolina.”
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We’ve only had 4 losing seasons in 46 years dumbass. How many have you had during that time?
Congratulations. Your greatest 4 year period was at the same time FSU had their worst.
Coincidence?
@mercernole2021
@CATUDEAC
@versco
@Degenfullymoon
It was 4 losing seasons before your last 2. Still matters. 🤷 We only had one losing seasons during that time and beat FSU 5 out of 6 seasons. Plus, we beat your 2022 team. 🤭
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After further reflection I think Jordan Travis should sue you for using his Name Image and Likeness to promote your internet sales. Should also throw in a count for libel since you accused him specifically of theft.
Where should the cease and desist letter be sent?
Jordan Travis was 6 years old when I became The Tiger King, it is my trademark, my intellectual property and I'm sick of others cashing in on my Trademark just because President Biden cares nothing about me being wrongfully in prison in America. I will give ANY ATTORNEY 80% of a
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Here is the final top 12. This list is compiled of 5 2024 SEC teams
6 2024 BiG teams and
Florida State.
This is what it’s all about people. If you’re not in the BiG or SEC forget playing for a title. You can enjoy watching from home like the rest of the peasants
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Team production over last 3 games of the season:
Team 1:
81 points scored
72 points allowed
Team 2:
87 points scored
48 points allowed
Team 3:
98 points scored
32 points allowed
Only ONE of these teams was without its starter for all scores in the 3 games
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Folks, there is ZERO shame in not understanding the intricacies of advanced contract law. However, if you come on my TL to spout stupid shit like you know what you’re talking about be prepared to get some smoke.
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Been sayin this for 15 years! ESPN has been influencing recruiting to protect their investment. These kids listen to ESPN; ESPN’s owners are essentially ABC and a conglomerate of the majority of print media. If you can’t see how that relates I don’t know what to say
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There was no committee in 1993
@mercernole2021
Didn't bother FSU fans in 1993, the year when undefeated WVU, who beat
#4
&
#9
, was left out of the Bowl Coalition Championship game in favor of one loss FSU. The Committee put FSU in over WVU because WVU played a much weaker schedule.
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No rage Kirk, just tired of the bullshit that keeps getting spouted about an undefeated team and you and your colleagues actively lobbying for FSU to be left out. Icing was you saying Tate slid under the hits then feebly walking it back after the clip showed both Ds targeting
Looks like the rage is coming out in some folks. You guys have a great night. Appreciate your passion for this sport!
Nothing like it.
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When Booger is making the most sense of anybody at ESPn what kind of crazy upside down world are we in?
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@itsmedubble_d
If we learned anything from the CFP this year it’s that when your opponent is down you keep your foot on the gas.
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Cane fans following FSU Twitter and commenting on posts they claim no interest in
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@samwlodawski
@NewYorkStateAG
NOT a Trump supporter but if you believe Mar-a-lago is worth 18M or anywhere closer to it than $1B you must be ill informed. A vacant 2 acre lot less than 1/2 mile away sold for nearly $200M and a tear down property on 2.5 acres sold for $220M. Property Appraiser is not FMV
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Merry Christmas(Eve) NOLE Family. I pray each of your homes and families are blessed.
And GO NOLES
#FSUTwitter
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Damn the LSU fans are allllllll in their feelings over this highlight clip
Zero interest in discussing Keon Coleman’s 40 time in relation to his ability to play football
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Hey
#FSUTwitter
I’m going to be out of commission for a bit. Not sure when I’ll get use of my thumbs again 🤪
Hold it down for me and fight the good fight!
See you in a bit
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Folks my very good friend is in the middle of a heart transplant and he really could use some prayers. If things go well he’ll get a kidney transplant in 2 days also
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@dkelley21
You don’t see an exception because there isn’t one
FSU is the test case BECAUSE of Florida’s open records laws
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@skipfoster
@FalcoNole
@KirkHerbstreit
@CFBPlayoff
I think
@KirkHerbstreit
just thinks WAY to highly of himself. He should not be influencing “the story” yet he takes pride in doing just that while simultaneously claiming he’s “just a dude”
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Are we not allowed to recognize this is NOT the walk of a healthy person?
I don’t care what letter is behind a politicians name. The constituents should be able to ask about the health of the person. It’s not partisan it’s a serious question.
Joe Biden took another vacation and appears to be even more decrepit.
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The delusion that SEC team fans share is epic. They have been convinced that Vandy is better than most other teams simply by association and losing to the good teams in the conference
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Y’all my wife just sent me a shot of the yard sign for Baby Girl’s graduation announcement and I am straight up WRECKED. I’ve been fine until now but it hit me like a freight train and now I’m literally unable to function.
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“Since this happened to Bama something has to be done”
And saying Bama was “penalized” makes it sound like Bama is a victim.
I agree things need to adjust but c’mon. Any story making Bama a victim is asinine
Transfer portal needs to be fixed. This situation with Alabama will cause change.
Bama is penalized b/c they made the playoffs and Nick Saban retired afterward. The last team to make a change gets shafted in the portal.
There's simply no players left in the portal to
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So take away from the College Football Playoffs, see if I’m doing this right:
Maybe one loss teams shouldn’t be in the playoffs
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Anyone else notice how none of our guys were winded at the end of the game? Gator players were hands on hips sucking air and our guys just kept lining up and punching them in the mouth.
Thanks
@coachstorms
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Wife bought me a new sweater. She’s says:
“You’re going to love it, it’s softer than gator fans”
This is one of many reasons Mrs. SportsAndLaw and I have been together for more than 30 years. She gets me and hates the gators
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Look we all have opinions but some of you folks must be miserable. After an undefeated regular season just 2 years removed from a losing season and you are shitting on the current staff.
Damn!
If you trust Mike you should trust his decisions about staff.
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Yeah showing ONE play from a game you lost 7 years ago really proves your point 🤣🤣🤣
🚨VOLUME UP🚨 This just shows that Hard Rock can be one of the toughest places to play
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Holy shit! RIP the game. How in the hell did this happen? Michigan and Washington deserve better.
ACC officials working Monday night's
@CFBPlayoff
title game b/w Michigan & Washington. Plan any conspiracy angles/outrage accordingly
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Dinner with a couple of OGs tonight.
When I was a young man these 2 were a big part of my life. I wasn’t an athlete (quite the opposite) but we had many breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and more together. They reinforced what it meant to be a real man and husband. Thank you both
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Has anyone ever calculated the actual distance run and Kermit’s top speed on this run?
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But I thought Alabama was never interested in Coach Mike
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So the good news coming from the NCAA sanctions could be that no one can poach coach Atkins for at least two years.
But forgive me, if this doesn’t make sense because I’m on pain meds. 🤣🤣🤣
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1) You aren’t using any title other than “inmate” at the moment
2) Jordan Travis isn’t using your name image or likeness
3) The only reason anyone knows who you are is because of a shitty Netflix doc that aired when the world had absolutely nothing better to do than watch.
Jordan Travis was 6 years old when I became The Tiger King, it is my trademark, my intellectual property and I'm sick of others cashing in on my Trademark just because President Biden cares nothing about me being wrongfully in prison in America. I will give ANY ATTORNEY 80% of a
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Handled very well
This honest and respectful back-and-forth between Jameis Winston and the reporter is hilarious.
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Top 5 things Alleged Miami Fans tweet about:
5. So many more things to do in Miami than go watch UM play
4. University “revenue”
3. Don’t disrespect Sean Taylor
2. Five RanGz
And the number one thing alleged Miami fans tweet about:
FLORIDA STATE
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All those reps our 2nd team Defense got this year are important
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Damn. UF played so bad they got Taggart trending
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Not positive but he may be the only broadcaster in history to call a College Football National Championship Game and a Super Bowl.
CFB NCs: 3
Super Bowls: 2
Gene Deckerhoff to be inducted into 2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
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Skill issue: don’t sleep during a siege. Also their operational awareness SUCK
The point of this raid was terror. They waited for those kids to fall asleep. And then they pulled the tents from under them while they were sleeping. Shame on the University of Chicago.
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On a different topic:
Usually don’t talk work on here, but; got a good result today for a super sweet client; and so far for the month of December I’ve delivered nearly $1Million dollars to my clients. Money in their pockets.
Man I love my job.
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This right here. We are about to find out how much value the ACC and EsecPN think there is in keeping all of their correspondence secret.
@mercernole2021
@_NoahHiles
It is all going to be negotiated and we will pay !!! Just not close to 500 mill
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What I think is funny is that our rivals and some of our fans too seem to think FSU and Clemson would be doing all of this without significant assurances of a landing spot that is better than the ACC.
Anyone believing that may be suffering from delusion.
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