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Hovadipo

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    Tailgating Grills/Griddles

    Keep checking SeatGeek. I had to sell my pass for FIU and it was gone in like an hour.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    They grade the individual play based on how, in their trained (?) eye, the player performed. I'm not sure exactly how the scale works, but each player is graded on each play by a dude getting paid $50-$60 a game and a free PFF sub in a job in which the first qualification is "display passion for football." A play with a grade of 95 in one mom's basement could be a 75 in another mom's basement, completely subjective. PFF is cool for their collection of objective data, but their player grades aint it, imo.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    It can just as easily be explained by understanding how PFF works, especially at the college level. That is, anyone can apply to be a PFF analyst and it's basically a bunch of dudes grading film in mom's basement. Or that's at least how it was up until a few years ago. You can get PFF to say just about anything you want if you dig deep enough.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    I wondered if it was because Cig is a “go for it” guy and…JMU was #116 in 4th down attempts last year. Having to get to 40-45 yard range would be a big issue.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    On a similar note, our “pass-out” rule is some of the most unserious, high school BS I’ve ever seen. They’re starting to change things for the better and when they finally sack up and stick to getting rid of that, the football gods will smile on Bloomington.
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    College Football Thread

    How about the dang Idaho Vandals? I remember when we played them a few years ago and Eck was pretty new in his tenure and the announcers were talking up how he was rebuilding that program. A few years later and they’ve got the Mighty Ducks on the ropes.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    He could be banged up (and he definitely is after that hit) but Cig hasn’t been shy about saying he needs to get his crap together. I don’t get the sense that he’s a staff favorite.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    Of course, the stripes from Cincy 2021 would’ve had ISP haul him off for that.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    That’s an awful freakin’ call.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    Trading incognito playcalls for tempo. Even Stalions couldn’t keep up with calls on that drive.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    I’ve considered it! Order Pub Subs online, avoid waiting on grandma getting her turkey sliced down to the nanometer, be happy.
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    College Football Thread

    Michigan State is horrific. They’ll beat Prairie View A&M and I’m honestly not sure who else. Smith will get them right eventually, but Tucker ran that program into the ground.
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    2024 IUFB Season

    I like it. I hadn't thought too much about it and was just wondering where peoples' heads were at. Hitting some Wilson and Deboer records would be great news for this group in year one.
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    2024 IUFB Season

    I've seen this a couple places from different folks now...convince me. You thinking Rourke goes for 3,600? That's the only individual one I can see. It'll take some heavy lifting to get some of the team ones.
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    College Bball Thread

    I guess I get it, but I'd definitely have KU-Mizzou over Illinois even though KU dominates that series. Illinois-Mizzou happens annually, but KU and Mizzou legitimately hate each other.
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    Bloomington Food Choices

    I’m not surprised that it shut down, but I am very sad. It was a nightmare to get to especially with Kirkwood becoming more restricted and if you didn’t know about it already, they sure weren’t marketing it. And for the record, I like MB more, but both hold a special place in my ticker.
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    NBA Thread

    I love Bogdan. I bet his point lines quite a bit during the NBA season. It's a bit of a roller coaster, but his hot nights are a joyous experience.
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    Netflix - Untold : Sign Stealer

    What he did was garbage and there's no chance that the head man didn't know, but Michigan didn't win a title because of him. His self-importance is hilarious and he's about 25% as smart as he thinks he is. I liked that the doc had him say his piece and let the viewer decide how stupid he is. A lot of what he says in the first half of the doc related to his time at Navy and his "system" is just outright BS.
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    IUFB vs FIU - Saturday, 08.31.24 @ 3:30 on BTN

    Mamasa is a man of culture. Chili year-round baby! This post brought to you by Barrel Rick
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    Peyton Hendershot - Kansas City Chiefs

    Pretty awesome situation to get sent to. He'll likely be in a similar role as in Dallas being behind Kelce and package-dependent with Noah Gray and their 4th rounder from this year, along with having a big role on special teams.
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    2024-2025 IUBB Schedule

    Use a different email address (or use your current email address and add a + sign to the end of it) and make a new account to take advantage of any promos they or other streamers offer. Annoying if you set up watchlists and whatnot, but if you just use it for IUBB/live sports it's worth the effort.
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    2024-2025 IUBB Schedule

    I'm a genius!
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    2024-2025 IUBB Schedule

    I could be wrong, but I think you can broadcast charity exhibitions now? That would be wonderful.
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