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This path could lead to athletics being technically split off from the university, but the university licenses use of their logos and facilities to the private entity

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It's inevitable and I'm very sure the plan all along. No way universities can keep the academics happy flat out paying athletes with university money they could only dream of being gifted. With the liberal infestation amongst the academic wing of universities, there's no way they're going for that too long. Wealth redistribution always has those that feel on the short end. It's why it's doomed to fail long term. Marxists always eat each other eventually. That's all before ever getting into the "sex" discussion. Funny they only ever care about girls rights when it involves being handed hoards of unearned, undeserved money.

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Not saying I disagree completely, but we are tied for the 2nd most natties at the turn of the century. We wet the bed in that regard the 2nd least of anyone.

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True and wins debates with fans of other schools. There's no denying the top of the board stats in that regard. However, in discussions like this amongst friends, context and the stories behind those years between titles have to be factored.
Can't expect an outsider to know the ins and outs of our successes and failures and the road taken to get there, as we wouldn't know theirs, but we know. And those that take off the shades every now and again are generally the ones with a more level headed approach, even toeing the line of "Debbie Downer" at times(read the rant on gamedays and the aftermath). Many of us have learned that it's better to be pessimistic and be surprised than optimistic and left disappointed(i still fall victim to this on most fall saturdays).
Our program is like any athlete loaded with potential but just can't quite develop into the elite many feel they are destined to be. Huge flashes of excitement only to be followed by frustration and failure based on unrealistic expectations placed by us. Its quite frustrating. Potential, moreso the expectations garnered because of it, is a bitch. But hey, we aren't Texas proclaiming to be elite with 1 title in over 50 years.

It is a greatly overused term. Football recruiting has "generational talents" in every class particularly at QB. Funny the NFL is lacking such talents in abundance at that position. Guess a generation isn't what it used to be.

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Kelly, like me, doesn't want to keep stacking transfers on top pushing off development and experience of guys he's recruited. 

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Agree that it should be the thinking whether it is or not.

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Same with DT. Im seeing all the local media people talking DT? I don't care what they've seen at practice or heard around. LSU has two legit options at Nose with one being a 5th year player. They also have a huge talented 5 star sophomore who is legit a starter with a backup in Breaux who played great in relief as a freshman. And again, there are no star DTs in the portal. Who lefir could beat out who we have that's in the portal?

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Agree fundamentally. That said, you can never have enough quality DL. And David Stone could push any of those guys, as an example of a kid in the portal that could compete. Perfect world. Factor in the potential for him being a headcase and having a huge price tag, maybe we shouldn't pursue but he could compete.
Also doesnt imply that Kelly isn't happy with the guys we have. He very well could be. However, he should tread carefully resting on his laurels around these parts. His grace period is up. Results, not excuses, are expected.

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Is this some of that new-fangled sociology nonsense where Marxist dimwits try to make people feel bad about being a little more prosperous than the next sap in the rat race?

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Whether intended or not, it certainly sounds like some therapist made up "affliction" that condones, or at least excuses, those in favor of wealth redistribution. A "scientific" reason. We must "trust the science". Sure seems Marxist to me.

Question is, if this gold is so vital to the American dollar, why has it been 82 years since a President went there? Seems suspect

Not gonna argue the semantics of his contracts since he was for years the lowest paid member of the staff. I'll never begrudge a man trying to earn his worth. Towards the end his flirtations did become yearly.

His recruiting has always been good to excellent. As for your list, i'll let their career contributions as a whole speak for them.
And therein lies the part the Raymond knighters always seem to leave out and rarely bring up. His coaching. It is the reason he wasn't retained and why UF was not disappointed to see him go. His coaching has regressed. Last year was no resume builder for Raymond. We sucked in coverage. But he does get that first year grace. This year is the test.

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Patriot Act 

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In hindsight and seeing how things have gone down the last 24 years, this part was as vital to them as the $ and middle east. This one setup the takeover of America. Unfortunately it appears the masses woke up too late to stop it from doing irreparable damage. As always, we took our govt fricking like we asked for it. Submissively and at times as if it were pleasurable.

Once everyone was healthy and their roles were established, it was a pretty salty defense. Had warts but was plenty good enough with that offense.

Not that I'm agreeing with the op because a basic understanding must be present in order to even play the game. That said, Randy Moss is a great example of, "throw him out there and see what happens". Only understanding he needed was "go deep" and success would've followed. That said, Moss has a great understanding of the game, he just didn't have the work ethic of some of the other "greats".