Sorry about the extra thread. I got a phone call in the middle of typing the other post, then when I tried to edit it a whole new thread was created. I’m trying to delete it (from my phone) but cannot figure out how.

another example is North Carolina this year


Phil Steele pre-season rankings

#57 North Carolina

ACC

#6 Clemson - October 4
#14 Miami
#23 SMU
#29 Louisville
#34 Pittsburgh
#36 Florida State
#37 Georgia Tech
#41 Virginia Tech

#48 Duke - November 22
#51 NC State - November 29
#61 Virginia - October 25
#62 Boston College
#66 California - October 17
#69 Syracuse - October 31
#88 Stanford - November 8
#91 Wake Forest - November 15

I've only seen day games there, but it's not that loud.
The end with the rock is wide open and they filled in the other end, but it's surprisingly small.
It's like an old school SEC stadium that hasn't really been updated (except for the small endzone building)

alexwsamuel said:

My son had his first soccer match today (he’s 4), and I need to level up my “sports parent” life. What are the MUST HAVES for Saturday morning games? I’m open to all suggestions - best set-ups, snacks for after the game, coolers/bottles.

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Ahhh yes! Alex, I feel like I am qualified for several topics on this platform… but this might be my top area of expertise.

Start with a Rocker chair. Elite, but don’t buy cheap. They will break and the nicer ones are well worth it.

At some point you are going to want a tent. Go with white (it’s cooler) and definitely get the weights to hold it down. You will still be buying one every few years because they break easily… but still worth it for shade and rain cover.

Yeti cooler. Gotta have it. We have a backpack, shoulder carry and a massive one for full days.

Some form of Tumbler set up. Could be for a refreshment, or a Saturday day drinking adult beverage. If you are a beer guy you can buy soda covers on Amazon and conceal your degeneracy all day!

Post game snacks: Oatmeal Creampies, Fruit by the Foot, Rice Krispie Treats… and then whatever pouch drink (Kool-Aid, etc) you fancy.

Some people get weather pods. Those people are pussies. Don’t be a weather pod parent. A nice tent and you’re going to battle the elements like your kid.

I’d also bring cold towels in your cooler for your kid and maybe even you… And if it’s hot enough there are bucket cooling fans that work wonders.

I might be back with more as you lobbed me a BP ball in my sweet spot.

Do you have a solid foldable chair yet? They have really leveled those up over the years... They have them with leg rests, pockets/cup holders, some them even have built in shade. You might need some place to sit if you're out at the fields for hours.

Coolers can be helpful. I was recently made aware of the fact that they have "snackle" boxes... They are tackle boxes, but for snacks. Seems like those are a hit for the parents with toddlers. Chips, pretzels, cashews, cheese sticks, apple sauce pouches, peanut butter crackers, Gatorade, Pedialyte are all good choices.

Your wife will find a cowbell at some point during this whole thing... You're going to want to misplace that...

A hat and sunscreen can be helpful. May want to bring extra clothes and shoes for your child, the minute you don't, there will be a torrential downpour...

Not sure how many Saturdays you're locked in for, but earbuds can be useful so you can catch your college football morning show of choice and not miss a beat of your child's game.

Hope this helps.

Belichick/Lombardi recruiting update

2025 #36 with 30 commits
portal #9 with 41 commits
2026 currently #19 with 32 commits

103 total commitments
There are about 15 guys who played last year and are coming back for next year

Some position coaches aren't recruiting
Lombardi is taking guys from all over the country that have no other offers


“It was very hard because I had JUCOs and walk-ons but never had that full D-1 scholarship,” Nichols told The Ouachita Citizen. “I had UL (Lafayette) calling me a lot. Trying to get me. But when Michael Lombardi called me it changed everything.”




Lombardi's salary is $1,500,000

GM salaries from last year:

-- Alabama general manager Courtney Morgan: $775,000
-- Oregon chief of staff Marshall Malchow: $550,000
-- LSU senior associate AD for football administration Austin Thomas: $425,000
-- Ole Miss general manager Billy Glasscock: $425,000
-- Ohio State general manager Mark Pantoni: $351,488
-- Michigan general manager Sean Magee: $350,000
-- Texas general manager Brandon Harris: $264,500
-- Texas A&M recruiting general manager Derek Miller: $175,000

Buckeye NP said:

Hey Alex, is this your only child, or are there older/younger siblings coming to the games? Are there bleachers at the field?

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Only child. The soccer team is 3 & 4 year olds. No bleachers.

Hey Alex, is this your only child, or are there older/younger siblings coming to the games? Are there bleachers at the field?

I cannot make the golf game. We are going to leave the RV in Decatur and drive to Clemson for the LSU game. We will have to come back to get the RV the next week. Is there a chance for a live show on week 2? If so, I will be there. I’ll plan my trip around it.

FuckTTUN,

Enjoy, buddy!

Buckeye NP said:

FuckTTUN, did it come yet? My V3plus took 4 or 4 days the week before Christmas.

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It came yesterday. 24/7 South Park channel alone makes the purchase worth it.