Minnesota_husker

5 hours ago, TGHusker said:

So what do the local papers and commentators say about Amy?  Is she supported strongly there in Minn?

Thats just the thing, I dont know.... Most dont really talk about her.

She has pretty easily won election and re-election every time yet I just dont really know much about her.

She has gotten far more comfortable and I honestly think she is a strong candidate but just doesnt have enough to get her over the hump.

She seems to be supported  but not like glaringly. 

5 hours ago, Frott Scost said:

People I have no idea where this talking point comes from other than anecdotal evidence so of there is actual data to back this up show me but EVERY poll I see, Sanders does extremely well with independents. Back up your claims with facts or data and not opinion. 
 

 

Fair point but I just dont get how.. He is so far left that I honestly have nerves voting for someone that is that far left.

I tend to sit closer to the middle. I like my healthcare coverage. I am a fan of Healthcare for all but also like the idea I can still keep mine. 

Your evidence is noted.. I just have a hard time wrapping my head around it. 

1 hour ago, TGHusker said:

I watched the full debate last night and found it pretty entertaining to say the least.   My take on it:

1.  Bloomberg is an arrogant snob who seems to think he can buy the election. He appears to be as much of a slime ball as Trump but with perhaps better business skills and voices more compassionate policies NOW that he is running for Pres.  He is however still a slime ball and should not be anywhere near the WH.  As Liz Warren said after the debate, he needs to get out of the race, check his ego, and just donate his money to help defeat Trump.

2. Mayor Pete - or should I say Perfect Plastic Pete.  I think Amy nailed him by saying we can't all be as perfect as him with all of his memorized platitudes and talking points.  Pete is like the little barking dog who is standing behind his bull dog buddy.  Pete attacks everyone out of a pious attitude but has no substantial experience to back up his worthiness for the job.  Anyone can be a critic, few can be real movers and shakers -getting things done. He was the mayor of a city that is the same size as one of Tulsa's bedroom communities - big whoop. 

3. Liz Warren - at first I thought she was trying too hard. Trying to over exert herself. She pointed out the flaws of everyone on stage- repeatedly.  But she kind of redeemed her self with her hard attacks on Bloom which were spot on. She also came to Amy's defense when Pete unfairly attacked her and the moderator asked an unfair question.   She set herself apart from Bernie.  In the end I was back to neutral with her performance.

4. Uncle Joe - Biden was in and out.   I'm thinking he is at the mental state where he is just too old for all of this.  Not sure how he'd do one on one against trump. When he did talk, he had decent things to say but he just faded in an out. He didn't act like a front runner.

5.  Sanders - Bernie was Bernie -  I was not convinced about his strategy to pay for his health care plan.  I still question his ability to beat Trump.

6.  Amy - I think she was the most 'likeable' person on the stage.  Of course this isn't a personality test.  I did think she did a good job in defending her positions when attacked.  She tried to present herself as a doer who  got things done and as a uniter - an anti-trump in that regard.  i think she had a good debate. 

 

If I had a vote in the Nevada primary it would be fore Amy or Biden.

I only watched like 25 minutes... But as someone who honestly could lean either way in most elections(except when Trump is involved), I do have some major concerns with some of the Dem candidates.

That being said, I am very ready to move on from Trump, and sadly because we have the stupid 2 party system here, I am forced to go for a Dem.

I like Mayor Pete the most, but do have some concerns similar to what your mentioned.. I just dont know if he is ready.

Bernie is a bit too extreme left for me. I respect what he says, but he isnt my first choice. Warren is still far left but I like her.

I am from Minnesota and still cant get a read on Amy. I honestly am surprised she is still in this.

Biden has done nothing for me. He just seems lost or like he is expecting the nomination to be handed to him.

At this point, I honestly dont think any of these candidates have a great shot against Trump because they are all going to miss ina  crucial area.

Mayor Pete cant get the minority vote.

Bernie cant get the independent vote.

I honestly think the best candidate is Elizabeth Warren.

I dont claim to be a great political mind, so happy to hear anyone who disagrees with my points and feel free to convince me who might be the best for the Dem party and America.

Trump supporters need not apply. You will not convince me he is good for this country. 

1 hour ago, RedSavage said:

But f#&% all the f#&%ing fairweather fans

Cant have fairweather fans if you dont have any fans at all.

30 minutes ago, Husker03 said:

Cut him loose!

First lets see if he will take a walk on spot before we give his scholarship to one of the many 5 stars wanting to come here.

18 hours ago, Big Red Viking said:

 

See how they treated Glen Mason.  

That is a very different situation.

Glen was there for a long time and was more of a bo situation without the attitude. Glen also had some major issues with the AD. They thought they could get a new coach who could get them over the hump.

Brand new administration that had nothing to do with Glen.

14 hours ago, Big Red Viking said:

Fleck will have been fired by Minnesota when this game takes place.

After this year, Fleck has at least 5 years of job security....

That being said, he might be coaching Notre Dame or a different school by then.

1 minute ago, hskrfan4life said:

No it will not be.

Thats right.... Should have just done the math

2020-Lincoln

2021-MN

2022-Lincoln

2023-MN

23 minutes ago, seaofred92 said:

 

Will that be in Lincoln? I assume since the other one mentions the home opener.

I kind of like the Thursday one. Only negative is tough to get visitors in for the game with HS football being on Friday.

16 minutes ago, GSG said:

 

             

 

Sipple is a puppet for the staff and will share something to help them out.

They have the "backup noise" on.

This list needs a lot more YOLO Ball in it. #givemeallthemagic

8 hours ago, Mavric said:

Congrats to @Minnesota_husker for winning the contest this year!

 

Try to make it a little more interesting next year, would ya?

NO!

Most years I finish last or second to last.

I am going full Coach O on bourbon street.... 

On 1/4/2020 at 7:59 PM, Mavric said:

 

Just in case people forget. The Three Huskers in this game-

OT-Turner Corcoran(West)

OLB- Keyshawn Green(East)

LB/DE-Blaise Gunnerson(West)

5 minutes ago, Husker03 said:

I sure hope not or we really got the short end of the stick. Like telling Saban that we won't recruit the south if he agrees to leave us Alaska. 

I dont know... Find me a few kids who wrestle Grizzlies and Moose, and I am all on board.

Lets say he decides to leave Miss State, do we really have a need for another Linebacker?

Maybe before but we have limited spots I would prefer to leave open for Grad transfers.

9 hours ago, Mavric said:

I think @Minnesota_husker has it wrapped up at this point.  Leading by 19 and too many similar picks for anyone else to catch him.

 

Results and Standings

I am at a loss for words....

I would like to thank the Vegas odds makers who I basically followed for a good chunk of my picks because I have zero faith in my own picking abilities. 

So tough to get the brain in that mindset so early. 

I do think the B1G will be very interesting in the fact that I think spots 4-12 could be like fairly interchangeable. 

11 hours ago, Mavric said:

@Minnesota_husker capitalizes with perfect scores in a quadruple-point game and a triple-point game to surge into the lead with 89.

@commando not far behind with 81.

 

You can post your picks for the National Championship game any time before kickoff.

 

Results and Standings

Can we end the contest now?

Championship pick:

LSU by 10

5 minutes ago, teachercd said:

It might depend on what you consider a bribe...

 

Giving cash

Having the kid have a "great time" on his visits

Getting HS grades bumped up

A new job for mom/dad

A great deal on a new car

Being told he will be "taken care of"

 

I also think we would hear more stories and I also think all the schools cheat in one way or another.  I don't even think it is cheating...

 

Why is a stranger saying "Here kid, this car can be yours if you play here" any different than grandpa going "Here, if you go to State U, I will buy you a car"

Exactly. A duffel bag of 100K isnt being offered to every kid and dont think its being offered right off the bat.

I think the NCAA is full of corruption, but I dont think its nearly to the degree some might think.

18 minutes ago, broganreynik said:

Are you seriously suggesting bag men aren’t a thing? All the top recruits, at the very least, are offered stuff from bag men. They may not accept, but to think it’s not pervasive is tantamount to Ostrich Syndrome.

 

Hell, if I had that kind of expendable cash, I would totally do it.

I think he is just saying he would be surprised if every 5 star was approached by a bag man or offered additional incentives.

I would believe at one point every 5 star is offered something that is breaking the rules.

I am more interested in how many accept and what those incentives vary from.

Does a 5 star sign on a dotted line for a car or special treatment or is it just a big bag of $$$...

I also am a bit surprised one of these kids doesnt alert officials more often. "Kid A is offered something extra by school, something happens and that offer is pulled, Kid A is pissed and goes to NCAA to report University"

Who knows.

8 minutes ago, C N Red said:

Are you crazy. I actually think the Huskers should immediately implement the granny free throw.

Agreed. You know whats cool- MAKING BUCKETS!

GRANNY UP PLAYAS!

2 hours ago, Mavric said:

Word is Ohio State was working on Smothers, Corcoran and Hutmacher down the stretch to try to get them to visit.

Those would have been 3 huge hits if they would have been able to get them....

Great job by the staff to hang on to those 3.

2 hours ago, theknife said:

So we are at 23 with potential for 3 more spots for 2020 in commits or transfers? 

Schaefer said  the transfer from Rutgers Vokolek counts toward this years numbers, so I wonder if we only have room for 2 with one of those being Betts?

9 minutes ago, WyoHusker56 said:

 

Nothing magic about it in my mind. With the recruiting job he's done and the development we've seen from DBs so far I think he's more than earned a raise.

I mean more he took another job and they threw money at him to keep him.

But yes, I think he deserves a raise with what he has done in FL.