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      1. Yes, of course. However, the article also could be a critical examination of the ontology of Pitt’s football program.

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  3. Thanks Reed, much easier on hand held devices when the thread gets too long

    So here are the 10 win teams by conference in 2019. Check it out.
    Mostly the powers that be. My point was that a 10 win season is not a reasonable goal.
    It would take a cake OOC and no Clemson or ND on the schedule to have much of a shot.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=big+ten+2019+football+standings&sxsrf=ALeKk01qqd26dmwmMqXeHK2x52cDiFxYDg%3A1620057593961&source=hp&ei=-R2QYJXrN86q5NoPuouuiAc&iflsig=AINFCbYAAAAAYJAsCSG5UtsK9gOpB4jkdzc7uHVFMmZx&oq=Big+Ten+2019+standings&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yAggAMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB46BAgjECc6BQgAEJECOgsILhCxAxDHARCjAjoICC4QsQMQgwE6BQgAELEDOggIABCxAxCDAToFCC4QsQM6CAguEMcBEK8BOgcIABCHAhAUOgsILhCxAxDHARCvAToICC4QsQMQkQI6BggAEBYQHjoICAAQCBAHEB5QohJYgtoBYJLzAWgAcAB4AIABkQGIAbgSkgEEMjAuN5gBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXo&sclient=gws-wiz#sie=lg;/g/11h3bhv2l4;6;/m/012hfxch;st;fp;1;;

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      1. Pitt would be middling in the Mountain West as well. As we all know, more often than not,
        Pitt plays down to the competition. See BC the 2 years. See the last 2 NC state games, see Delaware the other year, etc.

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    2. It is reasonable for a coach to hit that mark if he is good.

      It’s not conceivable to consistently hit it

      But once every 4-5 years would be nice to hit 10-11 wins. A final 10-15 ranking.

      With the average season win total at 8-9. And consistent top 25 teams.

      That’s a very reasonable ask.

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    3. So make it cake. Why on earth are we scheduling Tennessee? Why do we play schools outside our recruiting footprint. That’s 100 percent on the AD. Heather.

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    1. I was off by two goals. But knew how coach J would break them. Frankly it was an easy game plan. He had the players to execute it.

      It will be tougher against central Florida. But I still expect a pitt win in a closer game. Maybe 4-2 or 3-1 or 2-0.

      That would put them on a path to meet Washington in the quarters.

      Game this Thursday at 3 pm eastern.

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      1. I have seen Florida football (soccer). It is a culture there. Should be a competitive contest.

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  5. OT — Aislin Malcolm, who is a Junior at Char Valley and a commit to the Pitt Women’s BB team, was named the Class 5A Player of the Year by the PA Sports Writers…

    Aislin is a 5-11 guard who averaged 17 points per game. She has made 197 three-pointers so far in her HS career.

    Go Pitt.

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  6. How can anyone seriously defend Narsnoozy. He’s 26 wins and 24 losses over the last 4 years.
    In the easiest P5 division of the easiest conference of the 5.

    He’s getting paid over $4 MILLION dollars a year. Are you serious ???

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  7. What you’re really defending is Mediocrity. You’re ok with mediocrity. Cause we know many
    hate the idea of exceptionalism.

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  8. That wasn’t me. I’m keeping my promise for at least 20 days. It may be tough to go cold turkey but I’m gonna try my best. My mind is on soccer and baseball anyway. So I’d appreciate the discussion geared there to assist my rehab.

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  9. Narduzzi has to win 9/10 games this season not including the bowl game he won’t because he is what he is.

    If he wins 7/8 when you do an internet search for mediocrity his name will be your number one choice.

    Is Brennan Marion the OC for the 2022 season or is he the OC for this season due to Mr. Whipple being mostly inept and holding on just due to Pickett returning?

    WE ARE MEDIOCRE!!!

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  10. A story has come out that Weaver struck a woman on the South Side in April. See what happens when these kids are not under Narduzzi’s watch? This is a Tennessee problem now.

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  11. Bundle your football and basketball programs with new coaches and save yourself stress and anxiety.

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  12. This idea that Pitt would be better in a supposed lesser conferences is hogwash.
    Pitt would be middling or worse in ANY conference it played it in. (and it pains me to say it)
    Because there is no commitment to winning on a consistent basis. Regardless of
    conference, if there is no commitment, you ain’t(emphasis) gonna win consistently

    The results of the last 30 years more than supports it. Since 1991 we have played in the weakest
    conference among major schools, that being the BigEast. And then joined the weakest football
    conference of the P5(the ACC). And doubling down on that, we are in the weakest division of the weakest
    football conference of the P5(the Coastal).

    Pitt’s Record since 1991, when the BigEast conference for football was formed is:

    183 Wins
    182 Losses

    Let that Sink in !

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    1. A coin could do just as mediocre. Seriously, you can flip a coin and get these same results.

      And I’d flip a penny I found on the street.

      Pitt paid over $100 million for these results. That’s a lot of pennies.

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    2. So why on earth would you think we are suddenly going to win 9 or 10 games.
      A new coach won’t change a thing. Maybe make it worse.
      All the rants in the world won’t change that.

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      1. A new coach would win more than Narduzzi. You just need to find that coach. Pitt has no obstacles. No excuses. It also has no will or desire. No accountability. Hence a mediocre coach is extended and allowed to continue mediocrity.

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        1. Or be worse, Johnny II, Paul Hackett, Michael Haywood. Paul Chryst was 19-19, Todd Graham was 6-6.
          Pitt has such a great track record of finding that coach. Narduzzi’s record is 36-29 by the way, you don’t get to look at the last 4 years.

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          1. I also suffered through Dave Hart and Carl DePasqua so I know how bad it can get.
            Johnny Majors was 12-32 in his last stint. Yes it was that bad.
            So careful what you wish for.

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            1. But risk taking is 100 percent American. Risk and reward. Sometimes it doesn’t pay off. Sometimes it does. I’m the least risk adverse person there is and I used to work in risk management. I kid you not. I like to calculate my risks however. I’m brainy like my enginerd son when I want to be. And smart sexy like my daughter most of the time. My mullet would impress you.

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    3. Yeah, but wait til next year again. Eventually Pitt will have a better year and the koolaiders will pronounce the factkeepers wrong and ignorant. That already happens at mediocrity. Please don’t get me wrong here. I love me some koolaid, when the time is right.

      At least we are better than .500. Imagine all the cupcake non P5 wins in that bunch.

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    1. He’s lucky the police held the report till after the draft. Or FA he’d be and maybe not even that.

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      1. I smell a coverup with Narduzzis fingerprints all over it.

        Would this be enough cause for termination? Asking for a lawyer.

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  15. Man I use to go to the Blue Note a lot on Carson back in the day. Things must have changed some.

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  16. I guess Pitts life skills doesn’t teach not hitting women.

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  17. The cheerleaders/enablers over at PSN aren’t reporting on Weaver’s little escapade.

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  18. If Narduzzi doesn’t have high character players anymore, what really does he have?

    This ain’t no Sphinx riddle.

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    2. Ok so there is one reported incident ( innocent until proven guilty, remember?) and suddenly Narduzzi has a bunch of criminals on the team? Geez, talk about a rush to judgement! He might be guilty, but that had not been established as fact yet. Remember how AD was declared guilty last month before the videotape was released? Let’s wait until we have more than allegations of wrong- doing. My dad always told me nothing good happens after 2 am. Ok he said midnight, but that was just crazy strict talking…

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  19. The woman might have been struck by weaver. She says $1 million will buy my silence. Weavers agent and attorney agree. Win win for all sides.

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  20. So all the great examples of the perfect student cultivated by Narduzzi wasn’t really his doings. He had nothing to do with those players, only the ones that go rogue?

    When I want a good laugh, I just think of all yinz guys that hate Narduzzi and think…. you’re stuck with him for another 6 or 7 years, at least

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    1. Maybe another three years Ike. It becomes financially easier to buy his mediocre butt out towards the end of that ill advised and unwarranted extension.

      But you know what Ike, I’m focused on winners like soccer, baseball and track now. I’ve yet to call any of their coaches hairy.

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  22. Narsnoozy is certainly getting the last laugh. On the way to the bank.

    And he’s not laughing at me !

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  23. I like a good laugh Ike. But not at the expense of football or basketball. Here in the republic, both are being laughed at right now. Breaks my Texas heart. Sandy can’t wait to report on UT sports next season. You don’t want to know what I’m paying her to report on Pitt.

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  24. It doesn’t take a lawyer to know that one is innocent until proven guilty, except with the IRS and the court of public opinion.

    Amazing that after what happened with Aaron Donald in the past month on the South Side, that anyone would have an opinion on Weaver at this point beyond “let’s see how this plays out”.

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    1. If weaver did actually say I don’t have a problem punching a woman, that dudes got some serious issues. And tells me that Pitt is naked. U know what I mean.

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  26. Weaver did not hit that girl. She tripped and his fist broke her fall. He saved her life.

    Tex, he was out of school, no longer on the team. It isn’t a Pitt problem.

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    2. Unless he immediately dropped out of school ( a def possibility) he’s still enrolled at Pitt and as of yesterday Pitt was still plying his pic all over the place.

      How stupid they look.

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  27. A blank slate already has over 48 comments after just a few hours. Impressive work Pitt fans.

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  28. This is pretty funny. Weaver’s middle name is Capone. Who would name their kid after Al Capone.

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    1. Big Al had a residence in South Florida. Weaver’s mom’s name is Delaporte. You figure it out.

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    1. Well, there is a story, and the unknown author is the police blotter.

      If true, say goodbye to some guaranteed money and hello to an additional clause or two regarding off the field behaviors.

      Weaver will not escape the NFL Commish if the Antonio Brown investigations are an indication. The business side is that the largest growth segment of season ticketholder’s for the NFL are women. Great for them and also the real reason the NFL takes these things more seriously now. Wish the Pitt student well and a full recovery for the undeserving woman. Awful to read, true or not true. Pitt is in the news today.

      If a student, Pitt AD should have been on the story. If a student, Pitt might be covering this up. What would be a blessing would be that if Nardstop (short selling) knew and didn’t report it to the AD. Will put them in conflict.

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  30. Texas top tackler Jawan Mitchell transferring to Tennessee where he will be immediately eligible to kick Pitt’s ass this year. Getting my funds ready to bet the Vols!

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  31. Back to football, I would rather Pitt be an above average team (defined as 8 wins a year) that plays good P5 competition such as Tennessee or ND once a season, than a 9 win team that plays Bowling Green or Georgia State (who Auburn plays) each year. I’m just not going to attend a Mercer (who Alabama plays) Pitt game at Heinz Field, and they would be lucky to get 10,000 fans for such a match up.

    I think that fans of mediocre teams live for the occasional upset since they are not going to sniff the top 10 anytime soon. Hence, we are still talking about the 13-9 WVU upset, not that crushing Austin Peay victory.

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    1. Its a balancing act. I agree. But Pitt has no business playing schools whose fans won’t travel. Who aren’t historical rivals. And who aren’t located in the ACC recruiting footprint. Pitt has no business playing any New England or Mac school. And that includes UB my beloved alma mater.

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    2. Yea but but but Pitt is neither an 8 win team or a 9 win team.

      Better luck next time !

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    3. I remember in 2002 when A&M came to Heinz the turnout was atrocious. Give me a cupcake win as I don’t care who the opponent is. No one remembers who you play, just the win total.

      Just as no one remembers the tough teams you play, just the losses and record (see 2018 Pitt season as an example).

      And a high-flying Oklahoma State team came to Heinz and no one was there either. Anyone who wants Ohio State at Heinz, you’ll bounce when once the blowout is in process.

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      1. Yep same deal in 2006, when Michigan State played at Mustard Jar. At least 20k fans came disguised as yellow mustard seats. And when it became 31-10 MSU early in the 4th…..it became 55k fans disguised as yellow mustard seats.

        Pitt lost naturally.

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      2. I had friends fly in for A&M. They were impressed with the pro facilities and city skyline. Never saw campus however.

        Pitt fans literally fell asleep during the second half of the okie state game.

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        1. That’s why we call him Narsnoozy. He should be marketed as a cure for insomnia

          Hey it works, you even fall asleep during games…whether at home or at the stadium !

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  32. Titans vett players just like Pitt vetts coaches.

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    1. Probably indicative of the whole NFL. I know nutting….i see nutting…..i hear nutting.

      Unless it’s something Drew Brees or Brett Favre said.

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  33. New Article for Comments was the pilot with the most comments since Reed took his LOA. A title about nothing generated the most buzz around Pitt blogs since Jock Sutherland told Pitt to suck it.

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  34. This is the lead story on ESPN’s NCAAB’s page.

    PITTSBURGH – Get ready for the latest fast break in the empowerment of college athletes: Duquesne University has hired a “personal brand coach” to teach its basketball players how to profit from social media.

    Duquesne, which competes in the mid-major Atlantic 10 Conference, announced Monday that Jordon Rooney will work with student-athletes to navigate upcoming NCAA rule changes that will allow them to earn money from their name, image and likeness, also known as NIL. Athletes will soon be able to be paid for things such as endorsing products, appearing in commercials or signing autographs.

    Ok so let’s say the kid, also gets into trouble (ala Weaver if it’s true) and degrades the University’s image.

    Can the University seek damages ?

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    1. I would most definitely sue. It works both ways.

      These young kids and their handlers don’t know the real world. They think they have all the leverage. They think wrong.

      As a business you don’t lay down for some punk butt kid and his expletive handler or advisor.

      Don’t ever let the players call any shots or run anything. They play. They get a free education. Period. They don’t like it, tough.

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  36. Titans should never draft a Pitt player again.

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  37. The NFL is very sensitive about women assault. Women are a huge market for the game. And it’s just not right to assault even in simple legal terms a woman who is 200 pounds lighter. Don’t care if she poured a drink on him. He probably deserved it. Florida kids.

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  38. My bourbons are too damn expensive to be throwing on people. It must have been koolaid.

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  39. For those who really think Pitt does a good job recruiting high character kids, you really need to get a brain.

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  40. Players can skip class. Smoke weed. Drink underage. Throw a guy through glass. But one thing you don’t do is ever touch a women. Narduzzi has failed on that. Weaver failed. You Koolaid drinkers can’t have it both ways. Very hypocritical you are. This is enough cause for me. For you?

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  42. Didn’t weaver get his name on stone outside the Cathedral. Only pitt could award a alleged woman beater some honor. Pitt just doesn’t vett anyone. Protecting women and children rank up there on my Texas Ten Commandments. Abuse is just not tolerated. The guy in the yellow shirt beat her. That’s in the police record. Yellow. Like the coward he is.

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    1. What did he do….raid Heather’s closet ? Is he one of those too ?

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  44. Pitt baseball, 2 weeks off for COVID related issues will take the field in hoopieville tomorrow at 6:30pm (Cinco de Mayo) two days before the start of a weekend series vs BC at home before the dogs and family crowd at Cost Field.

    Expect a few rusty arms and bats – coach Bell has a tall task of recreating the magic this season once had and moving this team on to regionals. Right now they sit in 1st place in the Coastal Division – teams above them have been losing while Pitt adheres to COVID protocols.

    Baseball Wednesday, Soccer Thursday, Baseball Friday thru Sunday.

    Go Pitt!

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  45. Weaver is innocent. Just like Donald.

    “The allegations against my client, Rashad Weaver, are completely false and reckless. Mr. Weaver takes these charges very seriously, and we look forward to clearing his good name. Without question and without hesitation, we deny Rashad punched anyone, especially a woman.

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  46. What do you think his lawyer will say. There is the victim. Witnesses. And most likely video.

    Plus the two had an argument in the bar. She threw a drink on him. Women just don’t do that unless provoked. Police were called to break it up. Her friends and her left and went one one. He went another. And then he turned and went after her.

    That’s all in the report

    Sounds to me he doesn’t take a women’s scorn well

    Either way. This old news broke after the draft. So what did Narduzzi know. And when did he know it?

    I smell coverup.

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  47. And then weaver supposedly admits to a cop that he has no problem punching a women. Pitt should have no problem removing his name from the walk of honor for athletes then.

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  48. Pitt baseball dropped from 19 to a 21 ranking in rpi. Not bad given the cancellations due to covid. But again, why aren’t the players and staff vaccinated by now?

    If Pitt can be ranked in the top 25, they will most likely be a two seed in a pod of 4 at a regional. Projections are Knoxville with the Vols as a number one. Or Lubbock with the red raiders hosting.

    Tennessee is ranked 7. Tech is 13. Tech is the easier draw.

    My longhorns will host in Austin if they continue their hotness. They are ranked 6 and moving up fast. Outside chance they could place pitt there but I really think pitt has to drop out of the top 25 for that to happen.

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    1. Timeline (factually) on vaccinations in PA – all individuals qualified April 19th – with Moderna you must wait 4 weeks to get your 2nd shot. Pfizer is 3 weeks for the 2nd shot. Based on my calendar, the earliest Moderna 2nd shot would be another 2 weeks from today and Pfizer would be next week.

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  49. Not only were our picks all late rounds but weaver is on cover of yahoo for punching a woman in his Pitt Uniform. Buck stops at AD and Frauduzzi.

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  51. And Wanny got fired for an SI article?

    I think this is more than enough cause to get rid of heather.

    stolen Chevy Malibu and poor handling of the incident
    Coverup with striking a woman
    Anthracite uniforms.

    I think the BoT should call a special session and have a vote of confidence.

    I have no confidence in her

    Or is Pitt just a bunch of hypocrites.

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  52. It’s always football and basketball players. I never hear anything bad about the other sports.

    Why is the culture for those two programs so toxic?

    Honest question.

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    1. Because no ne cares about the other sports. No one cares about soccer, baseball, volleyball, or gymnastics. There is your answer. Not to mention they get in less trouble.

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    1. Tex – You are from PA. Live in Texas. And actually care about soccer? That is against everything those 2 states stand for.

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      1. I played in high school. Then played intramural and various officiated rec leagues. Then coached kids and adults. Got into watching soccer in buffalo. And now I consider the premier league my religion.

        I really know nothing of football. Never played organized. Only backyard and turkey bowls. Only watched the sport. Thank god for Tony romo.

        You really know the sport when you’ve played it or coached it.

        That’s why I follow pitt soccer and baseball. And volleyball although I never had proper coaching in that one. Hockey is the same way. Those are my 4 sports.

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  54. I have blocked one (new) poster and deleted about 10 comments and replies. Again, about an hour out of my time to police adults on a blog.

    So, comments will be blocked on this article and a new article won’t be posted unless someone sends me one…and not about Weaver.

    Disappointed folks.

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