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Thicker_Poster
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re: Let's get ahead of this now and get used to 60 million being the new norm.
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/29/25 at 1:46 pm to Bunk Moreland
quote:
Mate, you're coming in too hot and going to get whacked soon.
Just trying to keep my fellow board brothers out of the re-education camps.
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Gen Z's ultimatum to J.D. Vance.
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/29/25 at 10:39 am
We live in Idiocracy
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/28/25 at 6:33 am
re: Excitement Level for Tonight’s Game
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/28/25 at 5:51 am to Thicker_Poster
My excitement level was justified.
Can't win games when you can't score points.
Can't win games when you can't score points.
re: Dem Governors of CA and NY want people to flee their states
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/27/25 at 4:45 pm to dickkellog
Must suck to live a state with state income tax.
re: Dem Governors of CA and NY want people to flee their states
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/27/25 at 4:02 pm to OchoDedos
quote:
You get what you pay for Sunshine. If you had thought about your wallet, when you pulled the lever, things might be different
Do you know who she voted for?
Excitement Level for Tonight’s Game
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/27/25 at 2:40 pm
Honestly, I almost forgot the game was even on. It just doesn’t have the same feel as the last couple of years. That bowl game against Ohio State? I was amped for that one—AT&T Stadium is only about 30 minutes from my house, so I actually got to go, and the buildup felt big. Last year’s game wasn’t quite that level, but it still felt meaningful because it capped off a 10-win season.
This year just feels… flat.
Part of it is the resume. We didn’t beat a single team with an above-.500 record. At this point, the only real excitement for me is the possibility that Mizzou can finally pull one off against a team with a winning record. That’s it.
Curious where everyone else is at. Are you fired up for this one, or are you feeling about the same as I am?
This year just feels… flat.
Part of it is the resume. We didn’t beat a single team with an above-.500 record. At this point, the only real excitement for me is the possibility that Mizzou can finally pull one off against a team with a winning record. That’s it.
Curious where everyone else is at. Are you fired up for this one, or are you feeling about the same as I am?
re: MAGA is dead, stick a fork in it. Has been successfully co-opted
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/27/25 at 10:16 am to ChineseBandit58
Trust the plan
re: MISSOURI’S TEAM
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/24/25 at 10:16 am to navynuke
We went to Arrowhead for the first time last year. Traffic sucked getting in, and we had to wait an hour for an Uber to get out.
We went to Jerry's World on Thanksgiving to watch the Chiefs. AT&T Stadium is right outside of Downtown Arlington. We were able to park downtown and take a shuttle from a local bar to and from the stadium. I was able to drive right out with minimal traffic. Had we chosen to Uber, we could have walked a few blocks to Texas Live and waited out the crowd.
It was a much better experience than the Arrowhead one.
We went to Jerry's World on Thanksgiving to watch the Chiefs. AT&T Stadium is right outside of Downtown Arlington. We were able to park downtown and take a shuttle from a local bar to and from the stadium. I was able to drive right out with minimal traffic. Had we chosen to Uber, we could have walked a few blocks to Texas Live and waited out the crowd.
It was a much better experience than the Arrowhead one.
re: Some redacted text in the Epstein files can be read when highlighted
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/23/25 at 4:52 pm to hawgfaninc
You don't think this was done on purpose to make some idiots feel like geniuses while playing with their latest distraction?
re: Judges must be held accountable for their decisions on the bench
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/22/25 at 6:47 am to L.A.
All have something in common other than multiple arrests.
re: Vance says Fuentes can ‘eat shite’ for attacking his wife & defends Tucker
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/22/25 at 6:42 am to Privateer 2007
You should have a debate with Fuentes over foreign policy.
re: Vance says Fuentes can ‘eat shite’ for attacking his wife & defends Tucker
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/22/25 at 6:38 am to hawgfaninc
Edgy 
re: It’s…. Official
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/21/25 at 6:30 pm to GalacticaCannon
Passing Yards
185.8
107th
Rushing Yards
213.2
15th
Points For
27.6
71st
185.8
107th
Rushing Yards
213.2
15th
Points For
27.6
71st
re: You can arrest them, but if Judge and Jury are Libs, they Walk Away
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/21/25 at 6:10 pm to AlterEd
quote:
Stuff like this is going to lead to Trump invoking the insurrection act and then it will be game over.
Trump won't do anything but complain about it.
re: Trump is "Deep State?"Why's the DS Been Attacking Him & Trying to Destroy Him For 10 Yrs?
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/21/25 at 3:57 pm to Thicker_Poster
And let’s be honest about one thing everyone already agrees on: Trump is a dealmaker. That’s literally his brand.
So why would anyone assume that politics is the one arena where he suddenly refuses to make deals—especially when the stakes involve his freedom, his finances, and his family’s future?
If making a deal ensured protection, stability, and a clear path back to power, it would be perfectly on-brand. Powerful people don’t survive by being reckless forever; they survive by knowing when to negotiate.
That doesn’t make him weak. It makes him practical.
But it does mean people should stop pretending that everything happening right now is organic or accidental.
So why would anyone assume that politics is the one arena where he suddenly refuses to make deals—especially when the stakes involve his freedom, his finances, and his family’s future?
If making a deal ensured protection, stability, and a clear path back to power, it would be perfectly on-brand. Powerful people don’t survive by being reckless forever; they survive by knowing when to negotiate.
That doesn’t make him weak. It makes him practical.
But it does mean people should stop pretending that everything happening right now is organic or accidental.
re: Trump is "Deep State?"Why's the DS Been Attacking Him & Trying to Destroy Him For 10 Yrs?
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/21/25 at 3:56 pm to KCT
Or maybe it’s the opposite: they went after him hard at first… and then quietly backed off.
You can argue Trump “won in court,” but the reality is that after years of investigations, raids, indictments, and nonstop media hysteria, nothing actually landed. No major consequences. No accountability for the people who pushed false narratives. No arrests tied to the things you listed. It all just… stalled.
And notice what has happened since then. His political enemies aren’t trying to destroy him anymore—they’re just blocking him from governing. That’s a very different posture.
What also raises eyebrows is how aligned he now seems with establishment power brokers he once claimed to oppose. Figures like Mark Levin and other AIPAC-aligned voices appear far more influential than before. This is also the first time Trump has fully embraced major donor money—something he explicitly rejected in 2015–2016 when he ran as an outsider.
Back in 2021-23, it genuinely felt like they’d never let him near the White House again. Then, suddenly, Democrats run a historically weak, last-minute candidate, almost guaranteeing his return. At the same time, Big Tech shifts: Zuckerberg, Musk, and social media platforms that once opposed him now lean his way. That doesn’t happen by accident.
This version of Trump feels different—more restrained, more managed, less chaotic. Like someone finally figured out how to put guardrails on him.
So maybe the question isn’t why they attacked him…
It’s why the attacks stopped—and what changed behind the scenes when they did.
You can argue Trump “won in court,” but the reality is that after years of investigations, raids, indictments, and nonstop media hysteria, nothing actually landed. No major consequences. No accountability for the people who pushed false narratives. No arrests tied to the things you listed. It all just… stalled.
And notice what has happened since then. His political enemies aren’t trying to destroy him anymore—they’re just blocking him from governing. That’s a very different posture.
What also raises eyebrows is how aligned he now seems with establishment power brokers he once claimed to oppose. Figures like Mark Levin and other AIPAC-aligned voices appear far more influential than before. This is also the first time Trump has fully embraced major donor money—something he explicitly rejected in 2015–2016 when he ran as an outsider.
Back in 2021-23, it genuinely felt like they’d never let him near the White House again. Then, suddenly, Democrats run a historically weak, last-minute candidate, almost guaranteeing his return. At the same time, Big Tech shifts: Zuckerberg, Musk, and social media platforms that once opposed him now lean his way. That doesn’t happen by accident.
This version of Trump feels different—more restrained, more managed, less chaotic. Like someone finally figured out how to put guardrails on him.
So maybe the question isn’t why they attacked him…
It’s why the attacks stopped—and what changed behind the scenes when they did.
re: Do most voters care either way about Israel?
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/21/25 at 3:09 pm to Wednesday
I'm more concerned about the number of our representatives who seem to be more loyal to Israel than the U.S. because their bread is buttered by AIPAC.
re: If you are interested in generational divide of politics, Fuentes-Piers interview is great
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/13/25 at 3:11 pm to tide06
Your grandpa had no clue about the camps, and if he saw what the world would become, he, and many other men, probably would have sat that one out.
re: If you are interested in generational divide of politics, Fuentes-Piers interview is great
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 12/13/25 at 8:04 am to scottydoesntknow
Nick Fuentes is a breath of fresh air because the younger generation is tired of the labels. The left overplayed their hand by calling them racists and bigots, when in reality, all they saw were patterns. They saw that people were getting ahead of them, not based on merit, but based on social justice. People weaponize tragedies against other groups of people, like the Holocaust and slavery. Both were horrible events, but we do not know the full context of each event. It is not taboo or should not be taboo to question the numbers of the Holocaust, because it is being used to make people feel guilty and allows Israel's government to manipulate other governments. It makes Israel the victim, even though it is a strong nation.
Slavery also has different contexts. I recommend reading the book from the 1930s called The Bullwhip Days, where they interviewed former slaves. Some of them didn't even want slavery to end because they were well taken care of and did not know how to take care of themselves once slavery had ended. Others were horrible tales, but like many things, there is a wide variety of context that you have to take in to understand the full scope of things.
The things Nick Fuentes says and does, his unapologeticness, are because there are bigger issues slapping the younger generation in the face that they must deal with. They don't need to worry about something that happened 70 years ago. Yes, it is good to know about our history so we do not repeat it. How much of that history has been propagandized and weaponized against us so you can't criticize certain people? I've been kicked off this board before for bringing up such things, and it's kind of crazy how it's become more mainstream, but people are waking up. They're waking up to what really matters in their life, and they're starting to understand that yes, while there are tragedies that happen throughout history, we can't waste our time dwelling on them constantly. We have to live our lives and move forward.
It is okay to want to live in a society where people treat each other with dignity and respect, but that has to go both ways, and we have to start holding people accountable regardless of race or religion. Do you want to be a part of our society? Conform. At least conform in a manner that lets you succeed in our society. I'm not saying everyone has to be the same religion or race, but we all have to have a common goal of where we want our society to be, and we have to have standards that everyone agrees upon that everyone will follow in our society. A great Western society. It's ok to say certain people aren't a good fit for our society because og their behavior or if they do not share our values.
Slavery also has different contexts. I recommend reading the book from the 1930s called The Bullwhip Days, where they interviewed former slaves. Some of them didn't even want slavery to end because they were well taken care of and did not know how to take care of themselves once slavery had ended. Others were horrible tales, but like many things, there is a wide variety of context that you have to take in to understand the full scope of things.
The things Nick Fuentes says and does, his unapologeticness, are because there are bigger issues slapping the younger generation in the face that they must deal with. They don't need to worry about something that happened 70 years ago. Yes, it is good to know about our history so we do not repeat it. How much of that history has been propagandized and weaponized against us so you can't criticize certain people? I've been kicked off this board before for bringing up such things, and it's kind of crazy how it's become more mainstream, but people are waking up. They're waking up to what really matters in their life, and they're starting to understand that yes, while there are tragedies that happen throughout history, we can't waste our time dwelling on them constantly. We have to live our lives and move forward.
It is okay to want to live in a society where people treat each other with dignity and respect, but that has to go both ways, and we have to start holding people accountable regardless of race or religion. Do you want to be a part of our society? Conform. At least conform in a manner that lets you succeed in our society. I'm not saying everyone has to be the same religion or race, but we all have to have a common goal of where we want our society to be, and we have to have standards that everyone agrees upon that everyone will follow in our society. A great Western society. It's ok to say certain people aren't a good fit for our society because og their behavior or if they do not share our values.
re: Big Democratic cities are an utter nightmare.
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 11/25/25 at 8:53 pm to Geekboy
Blacks again.
Mizzou Football 2026 Schedule: This Ain't Getting Easier, It's a Meat Grinder – Fire Kirby
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 11/25/25 at 8:37 pm
I just stared at the 2026 schedule and wanted to throw my phone across the room. We thought this year was brutal? Nah, next year they're turning it up to 11. Check this gauntlet out – no fluff, just the opponents:
Non-Conference:vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
@ Kansas
vs. Troy
SEC:@ Arkansas
@ Georgia
@ Mississippi State
vs. Florida
vs. Kentucky
vs. Oklahoma
vs. Texas
vs. Texas A&M
@ Ole Miss
That's it. No South Carolina to sneak a W against their usual mess. No Vanderbilt – you know, the team that's shockingly 9-2 and top-12 ranked right now with monster wins over Missouri, LSU, and South Carolina; we'd have loved that kind of "breather" matchup. And Auburn? Forget it, they're perpetually horrible, but nope, not on the slate. Instead, we've got a murderers' row of beasts at home and road trips that could break a lesser program. Three home games against top-10 juggernauts? Cool, Eli Drinkwitz, thanks for the "easy" slate. Look, with this current roster and coaching staff? We're staring down five guaranteed losses right off the bat: Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma. These aren't just good teams – they're elite.
As of today's CFP rankings (Nov 25), Texas A&M's sitting at No. 3 (undefeated, steamrolling everyone), Georgia's locked in at No. 4 (one loss but still a machine), Ole Miss at No. 6 (high-powered offense that's gonna carve us up in Oxford), Oklahoma at No. 8 (Brent Venables has them humming), and Texas at No. 17 (Arch Manning slinging it like it's nothing – dude's got that Manning magic, historic games this year with six-TD outbursts). Beating even one of these monsters would be a banner year – think back to our miracle runs. Two? We'd be popping champagne, CFP talk or not. But with Kirby Moore calling plays? Our offense seems to be stuck in quicksand. Dude's gotta go – fired yesterday. That vanilla scheme isn't cutting it against these defenses. We need an OC who can light up scoreboards, not bore them to death.
Time to poach from the Group of Five for some fresh blood with actual explosive juice. I'm talking guys who turn scrappy programs into highlight reels:
Dana Holgorsen (ex-USF/Houston): Air raid wizard who's built explosive attacks everywhere he's been. Give him our talent, and we'd be averaging 40+ a game.
Jordan Davis (North Texas): Young gun running one of the most efficient G5 offenses – big plays, tempo, no huddle chaos. He'd unlock our RBs and WRs like we haven't seen since the Chase Daniel days.
Brennan Marion (UNLV): This guy's system is straight fire – spread-option madness that's put up gaudy numbers in the Mountain West. Imagine that creativity against SEC secondaries.
Drinkwitz, make the move. This schedule's a death march without an offense that can score in bunches. Who's with me – 7-5 would feel like a miracle if we snag one of those upsets. MIZ! But seriously, changes NOW. What y'all think?
Non-Conference:vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
@ Kansas
vs. Troy
SEC:@ Arkansas
@ Georgia
@ Mississippi State
vs. Florida
vs. Kentucky
vs. Oklahoma
vs. Texas
vs. Texas A&M
@ Ole Miss
That's it. No South Carolina to sneak a W against their usual mess. No Vanderbilt – you know, the team that's shockingly 9-2 and top-12 ranked right now with monster wins over Missouri, LSU, and South Carolina; we'd have loved that kind of "breather" matchup. And Auburn? Forget it, they're perpetually horrible, but nope, not on the slate. Instead, we've got a murderers' row of beasts at home and road trips that could break a lesser program. Three home games against top-10 juggernauts? Cool, Eli Drinkwitz, thanks for the "easy" slate. Look, with this current roster and coaching staff? We're staring down five guaranteed losses right off the bat: Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma. These aren't just good teams – they're elite.
As of today's CFP rankings (Nov 25), Texas A&M's sitting at No. 3 (undefeated, steamrolling everyone), Georgia's locked in at No. 4 (one loss but still a machine), Ole Miss at No. 6 (high-powered offense that's gonna carve us up in Oxford), Oklahoma at No. 8 (Brent Venables has them humming), and Texas at No. 17 (Arch Manning slinging it like it's nothing – dude's got that Manning magic, historic games this year with six-TD outbursts). Beating even one of these monsters would be a banner year – think back to our miracle runs. Two? We'd be popping champagne, CFP talk or not. But with Kirby Moore calling plays? Our offense seems to be stuck in quicksand. Dude's gotta go – fired yesterday. That vanilla scheme isn't cutting it against these defenses. We need an OC who can light up scoreboards, not bore them to death.
Time to poach from the Group of Five for some fresh blood with actual explosive juice. I'm talking guys who turn scrappy programs into highlight reels:
Dana Holgorsen (ex-USF/Houston): Air raid wizard who's built explosive attacks everywhere he's been. Give him our talent, and we'd be averaging 40+ a game.
Jordan Davis (North Texas): Young gun running one of the most efficient G5 offenses – big plays, tempo, no huddle chaos. He'd unlock our RBs and WRs like we haven't seen since the Chase Daniel days.
Brennan Marion (UNLV): This guy's system is straight fire – spread-option madness that's put up gaudy numbers in the Mountain West. Imagine that creativity against SEC secondaries.
Drinkwitz, make the move. This schedule's a death march without an offense that can score in bunches. Who's with me – 7-5 would feel like a miracle if we snag one of those upsets. MIZ! But seriously, changes NOW. What y'all think?
re: Drinkwitz Is Good — But He Might Be Overrated If We Want to Be Elite
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 11/17/25 at 3:03 pm to ZouKeeper314
quote:
Fact! Mizzou beats #1 UGA, but their safety didn't give up on the play and caught Shrader at the 2 yard line. No one talks about that play, but if Shrader scores, Mizzou is on a different trajectory.
Fact: Mizzou lost that game so it's a moot point
quote:
Problem with him is he i too loyal with his staff. There are at least a couple coaches that need to be fired when the season is over.
I agree. He's gotta show some ball and fire Moore. We can't look like world beaters against .500 and below, then run the same plays and expect the same results against the big boys.
re: Drinkwitz Is Good — But He Might Be Overrated If We Want to Be Elite
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 11/17/25 at 11:33 am to Thicker_Poster
Just wanted to clarify — I’m not trying to be negative on Drinkwitz or the program. I just want to put things in perspective given some of the excitement and media hype floating around.
The reality is: Mizzou has never been an elite program. The wins against LSU, Kansas State, and Ohio State were great for where we were, but we need to be honest about what that means in the broader SEC and national picture.
We’re still levels above where the Odom era left us. Drinkwitz has recruited well, developed talent, and gotten the program respect. That’s a big deal — we should celebrate it.
Right now, I’d place Eli a level above Butch Jones at Tennessee — that’s where he is today, not necessarily where he’ll be in a year or two. That’s important to remember: his current status is strong, but we can’t project elite-level success prematurely.
At the same time, until proven otherwise, we shouldn’t expect Mizzou to consistently beat the Bamas and the Georges of the world. Those programs are built differently, and elite status takes sustained wins against top-10 teams, something we haven’t consistently shown yet.
So, again — not trying to downplay those wins. They were important, meaningful victories for the program. But until we see a trend of beating the truly elite programs, we are what we are. Respect the progress, enjoy the wins, but let’s pump the brakes on expecting instant elite-level results.
Patience is the key — and if this trajectory continues, the next few years will be very telling for Drinkwitz and the Tigers.
The reality is: Mizzou has never been an elite program. The wins against LSU, Kansas State, and Ohio State were great for where we were, but we need to be honest about what that means in the broader SEC and national picture.
We’re still levels above where the Odom era left us. Drinkwitz has recruited well, developed talent, and gotten the program respect. That’s a big deal — we should celebrate it.
Right now, I’d place Eli a level above Butch Jones at Tennessee — that’s where he is today, not necessarily where he’ll be in a year or two. That’s important to remember: his current status is strong, but we can’t project elite-level success prematurely.
At the same time, until proven otherwise, we shouldn’t expect Mizzou to consistently beat the Bamas and the Georges of the world. Those programs are built differently, and elite status takes sustained wins against top-10 teams, something we haven’t consistently shown yet.
So, again — not trying to downplay those wins. They were important, meaningful victories for the program. But until we see a trend of beating the truly elite programs, we are what we are. Respect the progress, enjoy the wins, but let’s pump the brakes on expecting instant elite-level results.
Patience is the key — and if this trajectory continues, the next few years will be very telling for Drinkwitz and the Tigers.
Drinkwitz Is Good — But He Might Be Overrated If We Want to Be Elite
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 11/17/25 at 10:43 am
I want to be clear up front — I’m not a Drinkwitz hater. Compared to the Odom years, he’s done a great job stabilizing the program, upgrading talent, and delivering some exciting seasons. But if the goal is becoming elite, actually competing for CFP spots every year, we need to look past the shiny record and look at who he beats and who he doesn’t.
When you break down his résumé — ranked teams, CFP top-25 opponents, top-10 opponents, and teams with winning records — the résumé looks more average than “elite.”
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2021–2025: The Resume Beneath the Surface
2021 LSU “Signature Win” — Completely Overrated
People still cling to this one like it was some monumental upset.
Reality check:
LSU finished 6–7 in 2021
3–5 in SEC
Lost the Texas Bowl
Locker room was a disaster, Orgeron was on his way out
This wasn’t a powerhouse LSU team. It wasn’t even a good LSU team.
It was a broken, losing program. Calling that a major win is a reach.
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2023 Season: Great Record, But Look Closer
Record vs Ranked Teams at Game Time (2023):
4–2
Wins: Kansas State, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio State (Cotton Bowl)
Losses: LSU, Georgia
Record vs Final CFP Top-25 (2023): 2–2
Record vs Final CFP Top-10 (2023): 0–1
Vs Winning / .500 / Losing Teams (2023):
Vs winning teams: 4–2
Vs .500 teams: 2–0
Vs losing teams: 5–0
? He beat the teams he should beat. The elite teams? Not so much.
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About That “Signature” Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State
People call this one proof that Drinkwitz can beat the biggest programs in the country.
But context matters:
Ohio State was missing multiple star players
Several starters opted out
Key playmakers on offense and defense were out
The Buckeyes were basically a B-team roster by kickoff
A win is a win — but if you’re using this as “Drinkwitz can take down national powers,” you’re stretching it. That was not the Ohio State that plays in the CFP every year.
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2023 Kansas State Win — Also Overrated
Ranked at the time, sure. But:
K-State finished 9–4
Not top-10
Not a playoff contender
Solid team, not elite
Another good win, but not a program-changing one.
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2024 Season – Regression vs Elite Teams
Lost to ranked Alabama
Didn’t beat any CFP top-10 teams
Again: beat the beatable, struggled in the games that actually matter for elite status
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2025 Season (So Far)
As of today:
7–3 overall
3–3 SEC
No wins against teams that project to finish in the CFP Top-10
Again, the wins are against teams with average or below-average records
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Big Picture: Good Coach, But Not Elite
I’ll absolutely give Drinkwitz his credit:
He recruits well
He develops players
He’s better than Odom
He stabilized the program and made Mizzou fun again
But if your goal is respectable, he’s your guy.
If your goal is elite, competing for championships, beating top-10 teams consistently, and moving into national contention?
He hasn’t shown the ability to do that. Not yet.
His résumé is built on:
Beating .500 or losing teams
Occasional wins over “good, not great” teams
No consistent wins over CFP top-10 teams
“Signature” wins that come with context and asterisks
That’s why I say he’s basically:
One level higher than Butch Jones at Tennessee — good, but not elite.
Drinkwitz is the bridge.
But he might not be the guy that gets Mizzou to the other side.
When you break down his résumé — ranked teams, CFP top-25 opponents, top-10 opponents, and teams with winning records — the résumé looks more average than “elite.”
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2021–2025: The Resume Beneath the Surface
2021 LSU “Signature Win” — Completely Overrated
People still cling to this one like it was some monumental upset.
Reality check:
LSU finished 6–7 in 2021
3–5 in SEC
Lost the Texas Bowl
Locker room was a disaster, Orgeron was on his way out
This wasn’t a powerhouse LSU team. It wasn’t even a good LSU team.
It was a broken, losing program. Calling that a major win is a reach.
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2023 Season: Great Record, But Look Closer
Record vs Ranked Teams at Game Time (2023):
4–2
Wins: Kansas State, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio State (Cotton Bowl)
Losses: LSU, Georgia
Record vs Final CFP Top-25 (2023): 2–2
Record vs Final CFP Top-10 (2023): 0–1
Vs Winning / .500 / Losing Teams (2023):
Vs winning teams: 4–2
Vs .500 teams: 2–0
Vs losing teams: 5–0
? He beat the teams he should beat. The elite teams? Not so much.
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About That “Signature” Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State
People call this one proof that Drinkwitz can beat the biggest programs in the country.
But context matters:
Ohio State was missing multiple star players
Several starters opted out
Key playmakers on offense and defense were out
The Buckeyes were basically a B-team roster by kickoff
A win is a win — but if you’re using this as “Drinkwitz can take down national powers,” you’re stretching it. That was not the Ohio State that plays in the CFP every year.
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2023 Kansas State Win — Also Overrated
Ranked at the time, sure. But:
K-State finished 9–4
Not top-10
Not a playoff contender
Solid team, not elite
Another good win, but not a program-changing one.
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2024 Season – Regression vs Elite Teams
Lost to ranked Alabama
Didn’t beat any CFP top-10 teams
Again: beat the beatable, struggled in the games that actually matter for elite status
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2025 Season (So Far)
As of today:
7–3 overall
3–3 SEC
No wins against teams that project to finish in the CFP Top-10
Again, the wins are against teams with average or below-average records
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Big Picture: Good Coach, But Not Elite
I’ll absolutely give Drinkwitz his credit:
He recruits well
He develops players
He’s better than Odom
He stabilized the program and made Mizzou fun again
But if your goal is respectable, he’s your guy.
If your goal is elite, competing for championships, beating top-10 teams consistently, and moving into national contention?
He hasn’t shown the ability to do that. Not yet.
His résumé is built on:
Beating .500 or losing teams
Occasional wins over “good, not great” teams
No consistent wins over CFP top-10 teams
“Signature” wins that come with context and asterisks
That’s why I say he’s basically:
One level higher than Butch Jones at Tennessee — good, but not elite.
Drinkwitz is the bridge.
But he might not be the guy that gets Mizzou to the other side.
re: Brother in Law is tied in @ Louisiana State politics
Posted by Thicker_Poster on 10/28/25 at 6:21 am to notsince98
But the man can croot!
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