RoyalAir
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re: Game Thread
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/24/26 at 6:19 pm to WestRockyTop
Gg, Vols.
This series has been absolute nails for 20 years. No victory or favorite is ever safe.
This series has been absolute nails for 20 years. No victory or favorite is ever safe.
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Utk has never been beaten. Only ever beaten themselves.
re: Everyone Is Picking South Carolina!!
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/24/26 at 6:15 pm to WildcatMike
Get the frick off my field, Vols.
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Robin Williams would be up there for me.
To name a few...
Roles from Dead Poets Society to Mrs. Doubtfire to Good Morning Vietnam to Good Will Hunting - pretty impressive
And you didn't mention two of his absolute best roles: Insomnia and One Hour Photo. Williams was a fantastic villain, which further gives credence to your point. To go from that to Aladdin is just legendary.
Kurt Russell is my personal choice. Snake Plissken, Santa Claus, Herb Brooks, Stuntman Mike, and the Overboards and Big Troubles in between. Excellent career.
re: All pundits are predicting South Carolina win over TN
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/23/26 at 2:31 pm to LouisvilleKat
What's curious to me, is that UTK has won in W-B twice since 2006, and one of those was COVID year.
It's also been a streaky series since SC won three in a row from 2010 to 2012, with each team trading triplets until 2022, which has seen one win per side (both home teams).
It's an intriguing series. Prior to 2021, it was the closest series in the SEC by margin of victory. Both teams have a blowout in that span, with having not played since 2023.
Again, I think there's good, sound reasoning for this to be a toss-up in many people's minds.
It's also been a streaky series since SC won three in a row from 2010 to 2012, with each team trading triplets until 2022, which has seen one win per side (both home teams).
It's an intriguing series. Prior to 2021, it was the closest series in the SEC by margin of victory. Both teams have a blowout in that span, with having not played since 2023.
Again, I think there's good, sound reasoning for this to be a toss-up in many people's minds.
Our own fans don't even think we'll win this game.
What has traditionally been true under Beamer is that his teams play better as the season goes on. I'd feel a lot more comfortable picking an SC victory if they had played, and played well, last week. The bye actually hurts from that perspective.
SC and UTK are honestly pretty similar in their strengths. The major difference between them is that UTK has generated more turnovers, while SC has struggled to do so- which is typically a strength of White's defenses.
Both run the ball well (SC technically is better on the ground, statistically), and both have solid run Ds. I do think UTK is much better on the secondary than SC is, but I also think SC has a sizable advantage at QB.
Wouldn't surprise me if either team won. Both riding high after a big win. Which UTK shows up? Arky version, or Bama version? Which SC shows up? Florida version, or second-half collapse version?
What has traditionally been true under Beamer is that his teams play better as the season goes on. I'd feel a lot more comfortable picking an SC victory if they had played, and played well, last week. The bye actually hurts from that perspective.
SC and UTK are honestly pretty similar in their strengths. The major difference between them is that UTK has generated more turnovers, while SC has struggled to do so- which is typically a strength of White's defenses.
Both run the ball well (SC technically is better on the ground, statistically), and both have solid run Ds. I do think UTK is much better on the secondary than SC is, but I also think SC has a sizable advantage at QB.
Wouldn't surprise me if either team won. Both riding high after a big win. Which UTK shows up? Arky version, or Bama version? Which SC shows up? Florida version, or second-half collapse version?
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never understand the "All of the cops yell different instructions at the same time" approach
Everyone wants to be in charge and try to take control of the situation. I'd like to think that a stratified chain of command would solve this - e.g. senior ranking officer is in charge immediately, but in the chaos and confusion this doesn't seem to be the case too often.
Again, baw was standing in the middle of the street with arms outsplayed. He's literally not a threat. I understand having guns drawn in case that changes, but a touch more calm/restraint from the po-leese would benefit everyone in that situation.
re: How is South Carolina favored over Tennessee?
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/23/26 at 7:50 am to bamabaseballsec
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Oline is bad, qb can’t read a defense, and pass coverage is suspect. Good dline, average rb room, good wr room. If sellers can run on you it negates the oline issues and allows receivers and run game to do work. If he can’t the wr room is moot and oline issues become magnified. They’ll be a problem for some teams and an easy W for others.
Half of this is right, the other half is garbage.
OL has been a strength this year, particularly in the run game. RB room is well-stocked, and leads the SEC in avg yards/game with one fewer game played than UTK. Sellers has been in his 3rd offense in 3 years, and the flickered against UK, and went full on against UF. WR room is a concern due to the drops; it's probably average on a good day. Secondary is dogshit. DLine is stout, particularly against the run.
The real issue with SC this year is that the defense under White has lived off of turnovers. They hadn't been generating them early in the season, but finally got a couple against UF. If SC can force UTK into playing catchup, I don't think UTK has the offense to score enough points. It UTK controls clock, ball, tempo, etc, they win. If SC gets a 3 score lead, I don't think UTK can get back in it like State or UK did.
SC can score points. Briles has been very good this year. Gonna be an interesting battle against UTK's defense.
re: Body cam video released of Arkansas dad that killed pedo that violated his daughter
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/23/26 at 7:02 am to lsufan1971
Cops have to be more calm when they're approaching a guy. He was fully cooperative with the arrest and knew it was coming, but the litany of commands that were seemingly in conflict created a situation where I was concerned the baw was gonna get capped by the police.
I get that every situation is different. But the baw was fully cooperative. Could've turned out worse.
I get that every situation is different. But the baw was fully cooperative. Could've turned out worse.
re: Top 10 Candidates for Maryland Job
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/22/26 at 12:22 pm to bamabaseballsec
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Justin Fuente
Man, he was a hot name. Rumor was, guy hated recruiting, and when he was being considered at SC-post Spurrier, he didn't vet. Didn't want the headache of HS recruiting.
Perhaps he'd be successful with a competent GM?
re: Top 10 Candidates for Maryland Job
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/22/26 at 10:22 am to GamecockUltimate
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They don't want Beamer. They spent years talking shite with Locksley about him as Shane was putting locks in a locker stealing all the talent up there
Beamer and Locksley had the weirdest, most uncomfortable unfriendly coaching rivalry I've ever seen for two coaches who never played each other. There's a deep hatred between the two programs that I cannot understand, even being a part of.
That said, Maryland would be a great spot for Beamer. Expectations are lower, and he's got great contacts in the DMV.
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I've always thought his song Mississippi Moon was vastly underrated.
Played this song during my wedding reception. Relatable for anyone who grew up in the south.
My dad and I don't have a whole helluva lot in common. He's a good man, but regardless. Anyway, I was about 12 when my ol man took me to see John Anderson in concert at Chastain Park in ATL. Phenomenal show, but more than that, my dad actively was trying to share something we both enjoyed.
JA will always be a part of my life's soundtrack. Big fan, and RIP.
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South Carolina baseball's falloff should be studied
It's pretty straightforward. National Title winning coach gets promoted to a job he cannot do, and torpedoes the athletic department for 12 years.
I do think SC will be legit good this year under Schnall.
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The only easily foreseen problem will be transfers. Players will be bailing from teams that are relegated when the season is over. Some rule would have to be created to address/prevent that.
What if a person could only transfer up or down?
So, if you're not getting playing time in Division A, you can transfer, but you can only transfer down to Division B? And vice versa.
It's an interesting thought experiment.
As tends to be the case, we lose legends, and keep degenerates.
re: Which coaching jobs come open this year?
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/21/26 at 10:25 am to TheTideMustRoll
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I think Beamer wins juuuust enough to stick around at South Carolina another year.
Beams is safe this year, barring a full-on implosion on the back stretch.
It's difficult to put into words the horrific shape our AD was in when Tanner finally left. Everything is in shambles. Football, basketball, and baseball were at historic lows.
Baseball looks to be fixed. Men's soccer is trending up (a small but proud program, really), and football and basketball both have stupid-high buyouts for mediocre coaches. I'd expect MBB to open this year, instead of football.
It's frustrating, but here we are.
re: Home Insurance Now Costs More than Property Taxes in a Majority of US Counties/Parishes
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/21/26 at 9:41 am to Mingo Was His NameO
Checking in. My home insurance has risen by almost 1k in two years.
It now is more than my property taxes, and I pay city and county taxes.
It now is more than my property taxes, and I pay city and county taxes.
re: UCLA's remaining schedule
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/21/26 at 8:03 am to East Coast Band
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The B1G is an excellent conference to test out my proposal of Upper and Lower levels of each conference
So a Pro/Rel system internal to the conference?
I actually like this idea quite a bit. In your scenario, could a lower tier team make the playoff with an excellent season, or would they only be eligible for promotion for the next year? Two up/two down?
re: The world is self-correcting. Apu returns to The Simpsons
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/20/26 at 1:01 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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For some context, here are all the characters Hank Azaria voiced/voices
• Cletus Spuckler
As a slack-jawed yokel who lives in the holler, I take great offense to this harmful stereotype, and the fact that Azaria had been able to portray my lineage for years.
Wait. I'm not a pussy. I don't give a shite.
Beamer's schizophrenia continues, yet again.
Close out two games you should have closed out, and you're 5-1 and in the driver's seat in the SEC.
But, Beams can't do it. He'll still get another major scalp this year, at least, but he can't turn into the hunted.
Close out two games you should have closed out, and you're 5-1 and in the driver's seat in the SEC.
But, Beams can't do it. He'll still get another major scalp this year, at least, but he can't turn into the hunted.
re: How is South Carolina favored over Tennessee?
Posted by RoyalAir on 10/20/26 at 7:51 am to Scary Alvin
This is a tough matchup for UTK.
Road game, at a place they have historically struggled in the last 20 years. Big, emotional win against Bama. Last game before their bye. UTK's offensive strength is SC's defensive strength. SC's offense can score points, and moves the ball well.
If you flipped the helmet logos and kept the same players, the home team would be favored. It's not some crazy idea to think SC wins the game outright.
Road game, at a place they have historically struggled in the last 20 years. Big, emotional win against Bama. Last game before their bye. UTK's offensive strength is SC's defensive strength. SC's offense can score points, and moves the ball well.
If you flipped the helmet logos and kept the same players, the home team would be favored. It's not some crazy idea to think SC wins the game outright.
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