BenDover
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I wonder if lefties couldn’t stand the fact that Doral is owned by the Trump Corp so they refused to watch? Maybe.
I don't really think they're the demo to watch golf regardless of course/tournament. They're more the NBA type.
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Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland
I feel like Khamzat is going to play with his food for most of the fight after all the trash talk. However, that will give opening to (imo) Strickland's only chance which is to get lucky. Ultimately, I still think Khamzat will dominate pretty much every second of the fight.
re: Shocker: study suggests insurance companies are breaking it off in our butts
Posted by BenDover on 5/1/26 at 4:03 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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And you get your "money back" by moving into a lower risk pool and paying less in premiums.
Lol you're the only person who has that perk, I suppose. I haven't had a speeding ticket, accident, or claim on my auto insurance in the last 3 years. It's gone up $146/mo in that timeframe.
I haven't had a single claim or modifications on my home (built new in 2022), yet it's gone up over $100/mo.
I haven't used more than 25% of my health deductible at any point during the last 3 years. Premium has increased just under 50% in that timeframe.
Absolutely absurd statement you made.
re: Democrat judge releases illegal alien wanted by Interpol for murder.
Posted by BenDover on 5/1/26 at 9:47 am to Big4SALTbro
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The legal profession is an absolute disgrace
Legal professionals really struggle to see the forest for the trees because of the immense focus on precedent & procedure. You know, "could we release this individual because of unlawful detention" vs. "should we release someone wanted for murder by the world's largest international police organization".
Legal scholars will say the "could we" is all that matters. The rest of humanity cares about the "should we".
re: Colton Nussmeier changes high school for senior year.
Posted by BenDover on 4/30/26 at 10:49 am to HubbaBubba
Might be poor timing to be testing UIL on this. Grapevine are the defending back-to-back state champions (baseball) & UIL just ruled them ineligible for playoffs. Someone here may have more details, but from what I read it's due to kids transferring in for athletic reasons (read: recruited) but veiled as otherwise.
re: TMZ launched a DC bureau (TMZDC) focused on congressional scandals offering bounties
Posted by BenDover on 4/15/26 at 4:01 pm to idlewatcher
Probably Silicon Valley guys pissed off at his wealth tax proposal.
re: Michigan with nil is gonna dominate
Posted by BenDover on 4/7/26 at 8:40 am to nicholastiger
Cignetti & May have the midwestern dad types just on top of the world right now. Guarantee their lawns are tip-top shape too
Mullins reminds me of AAU days when, every now and then, you'd run into a team with a guy like him who can jump out of the damn gym and it would catch you by surprise due to the lack of melanin. Obviously a great shooter too but man guarding guys like that is difficult.
Them and the crafty left-hander who would have the size of a SF but would bring the ball up the court and carve you like a pumpkin.
Them and the crafty left-hander who would have the size of a SF but would bring the ball up the court and carve you like a pumpkin.
re: Do you respect or care at all what the “officiating analyst” on these broadcasts says?
Posted by BenDover on 1/9/26 at 11:49 am to DaleGribblesMower
Whichever one was on the broadcast with Fowler last night was terrible. He absolutely is a “yes man” afraid or unable to offer objective thoughts.
Gene Steratore as someone else mentioned actually provides value imo. Gene will flat out say an official got it wrong, and then explain the why behind it.
Gene Steratore as someone else mentioned actually provides value imo. Gene will flat out say an official got it wrong, and then explain the why behind it.
re: Oahu restaurants
Posted by BenDover on 1/2/26 at 3:06 pm to Shotgun Willie
Wife and I were in Waikiki in late October. Earl's Kitchen & Bar was by far the best restaurant experience we had. It's a newer place with a bit of a high-end feel but good energy. It's not stale/stuffy like some high-end places can be and the menu is great for picky eaters. I highly recommend it.
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None of us have a problem with someone trying out multiple jobs or multiple schools until they find the right one.
I certainly wouldn't want job restrictions placed if I tried out a landscaping job at Texas aTm, then thought MSU might have a cooler climate, but then missed home and tried out Texas St, but then got a better offer in a dry climate at UNLV, but then realized it was way too hot for landscaping, only then to be told by some governing body told I have used up all my job-changing allowances.
Exactly, so why did we upend what so many fans loved when the players have the option to either participate in the NCAA or not. Just as in your example, your decision to work in landscaping is just that -- your decision.
Athlete's participation is not a mandate. If they don't like the structure, rules, or policies of the NCAA, they don't have to play a collegiate sport. The courts are treating these players like they're some lowly victims and we should all be so empathetic that they want to have their cake and eat it too. They voluntarily chose to participate in an association with over 120 years of history and precedence, and are now using the courts to change the rules so far in their favor the sports are now nearly unrecognizable.
As others have said in this thread, NIL is not the primary issue. It is the lack of portal regulation that makes every player on every team a free agent every year.
Seems so often that when a team is leading by one possession in the 4th quarter, driving down the field and it gets under the 3:00 mark, a holding flag is thrown. Sets the offense back, kills the drive, and the team leading will end up punting around the 2:00 mark. Losing team is then setup with a chance for an entertaining drive down the field to win or tie the game.
He wanted to find a way for the idea to be mutually beneficial to the existing employees & the acquiring company. The best way to do that, is to have the acquiring company earmark the bonus money for employees on a 5-year vesting schedule. That way 1) the employees are able to get the money plus keep their jobs for at least 5 years, & 2) it ensures seamless transition for the acquiring company without the headache of having to backfill employees who left due to change in ownership. Now the acquiring company (essentially) has 5 years to build relations with the existing employees and orient them into their culture with the idea of hopefully keeping them beyond.
Additional benefits lie on the tax side. If Walker paid the employees the bonus out of his proceeds that money would've been taxed 1) when Walker received it from the purchasers of the company and 2) later when the employees received it from Walker.
Additional benefits lie on the tax side. If Walker paid the employees the bonus out of his proceeds that money would've been taxed 1) when Walker received it from the purchasers of the company and 2) later when the employees received it from Walker.
I was hoping to come back to a decent debate but that shite ain’t even worth responding to.
re: What is holding back CJ Stroud?
Posted by BenDover on 12/22/25 at 10:59 am to KPBuckeye87
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Nico is their number 1 but on alot of teams Nico wouldn't be WR1
That's foolish. Where do you come up "a lot"?
Rams
Bengals
Seahawks
Vikings
Cowboys
Lions
re: The Heisman Trophy is as irrelevant as ever
Posted by BenDover on 12/6/25 at 2:10 pm to JamalMurry27
It’s irrelevant because the voters are so deadset on giving it to a QB, that the actual best player in the country, Jeremiyah Love, has been virtually disregarded.
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if Bams wins, final SEC rankings would be?
1) UGA
2) Bama
3) A&M
4) Ole Miss?
How would UGA be 1st in this scenario if they have the same conference record and Bama beat UGA?
re: Will reiterate my stance on Kiffin being the next HC
Posted by BenDover on 11/19/25 at 11:33 am to Whodattiger14
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At the very least, Philly needs to answer for the change in his “deal is done” stance.
And "press release this afternoon with full press conference in 48 hours". I feel like this guy reads rumors he (and maybe a handfull of others) deem as credible on some paid site, and then ups the ante with his bullshite "it's done" comment to come off as an even more plugged-in source.
Do you think these guys are doing this from a need-for-attention standpoint or trying to speak it into existence? I don't really understand what motivates someone to create an alter ego of some plugged in source and post made up shite over here.
In retrospect, Paige's comment to Francis on the first hole "You've obviously never played competitive golf" is wild given 1) Dalke who obviously played competitively also didn't want to give the putt, and 2) Paige later improving Mo's lie and then playing victim and preying on the others' empathy.
The Invitational was well produced, well-viewed, and amazing content which should've helped the brand of everyone there. It crushed Paige's.
The Invitational was well produced, well-viewed, and amazing content which should've helped the brand of everyone there. It crushed Paige's.
re: Advice: job opening with current company
Posted by BenDover on 10/20/25 at 1:41 pm to Weekend Warrior79
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I would not apply; it is too passive aggressive of a move. I would bring it up to whoever told you the new position would not result in an increase and ask them to clarify their original statement or their understanding of your current compensation.
This is 100% the correct way to go about it.
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