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I should have tried that in boot camp. Excuse me sir, I want to hear it from a white officer that we are indeed the "pig platoon". Sigh. He's not saying we should forcefully make sure everyone has a boss of their race. He's saying it's another example of White privilege people take for granted. This was something we talked about in one of my Education classes. There are hardly any Black teachers out there and one reason for that is Black kids in school generally aren't seeing Black teachers as they're growing up. They aren't seeing many Black people in other important roles, either. To think this has no effect on their psyche as far as what they think is possible for them, and to think seeing people who look like you in positions of power while growing up had no effect on your beliefs in what you could do when you're an adult, is to be pretty ignorant. And why should it be up to us to inform you of this? You should want to do the research yourself. Asking others to list 50 things for you doesn't make any sense. You can google as well as we can. If they're saying something is wrong you should want to figure it out and try to help them make it right instead of automatically writing them off.

They might happen 90% of the time if they're not covered. Think back to Lightbourn's fake (not atypical) where the punter has that option and he runs it if he sees the defense isn't watching for it. Once they make sure the kick has happened, the coverage team is far downfield already. They're not going to be chased down from behind and shoved in the back. If the kick doesn't go out of bounds or into the endzone, it's the PR's job to fair catch. A fair catch isn't an uncommon result for a punt, is it? Especially against decent punters who get good hangtime. I think other times where you have them pinned deep and they're going to try a line drive just to get some distance on it, you have a better chance of fielding the kick early enough to get a return set up. But every good return I've ever seen involves the PR making a few good moves and bursting up field past the first wave. It's not like the punt defense is there man-on-man blocking everybody as he catches the ball. You are making way too many excuses for this. DPE is a potential weapon who is being wasted.

Have you been arrested? Is anyone saying you should be fired from your job?

Ya, I just don't get it. It's like Read thinks fake punts happen 90% of the time. He's so worried about them that we're not utilizing one of the most important plays we have, the punt return. If we didn't have a great punt returner it wouldn't piss me off so much.

I guess I am. Write me out a list of when and where I received all of these privileges. Do you get pulled over a lot less often because you're not Black? Is it easier for you to get a job because your name isn't Dwayne or Tyrone? Both of these things have been studied and the answer is yes for both. I could probably list 50 more things. People who think it doesn't exist are willfully obtuse.

The purpose of an ejection is to teach the player (and future players who might commit the same act) a lesson - to not do it again. Where this targeting ejection stuff gets it wrong is on plays like the Penn State one. The player didn't do anything wrong that he needs to be taught a lesson about. He was going for the interception. The Michigan player's head happened to be in the way of his shoulder pad. That kind of play should not result in an ejection. Honestly, it shouldn't even be a penalty, but I'm okay with it remaining one. In fact on that kind of play the penalty should go both ways, against the offensive and against the defensive player. Since the reason you eject someone is to teach them a lesson, the intent should be considered before ejecting them. If it's obvious they're going for the ball or a quarterback was ducking out of the way and the player couldn't stop himself mid-launch, it should not be an ejection. Only a penalty.

You're kind of overreacting here. no. Imnot. Its a highlite vid. Followed by 3 posts of how we still suck cuz colorado beat oregon. Some Ppl are stupid. Everything i said was spot on. Did someone say we suck? What specifically was said that was ridiculous? Who should "get a life" and why? You're reading far too much into some words on a message board and applying a tone to them.

You're kind of overreacting here.

I agree with their right to express themselves. That doesn't mean it's not classless, tasteless, and overall unbecoming of a representative of the taxpayer-funded University if Nebraska. You are way overreacting, its a simple peaceful protest which has happened multiple times throughout history, so whats the big f'ing deal? UNL should support their right to express their views if anything, if they were an overreaching University they would force them to stop. Simply let the players stand up for what they believe in, any resistance is a totalitarian movement that will reduce productivity and make the players become less loyal to the University they support. UNL should support their right to express their opinion. Like I said, you don't have to agree with it, just understand their right to voice their opinion. Their opinion is just as valid as anyone elses. I'm not "way overreacting". Overreacting would be asking for their expulsion. I'm saying they're classless and tasteless because they're intentionally showing a lack of respect for the symbol of our country and all who've sacrificed for it; which, incidentally, has nothing to do with what they're protesting. Everyone who has ever said they're disrespecting people who have sacrificed for the country is claiming they can read people's minds. Unless these players come out and say they don't give a sh#t about how they were protected during wars, then that's just a big giant guess on your part. If you're specifically talking about the lyrics of the song, why should someone who is fighting against systematic racism care all that much about sacrifices made by our soldiers during a time when slavery was legal? Respect for the flag is something that is ingrained in the minds of all members of the military. It means respect for the people who made the flag possible, so it's easy to infer that disrespect for the flag is disrespect for the people who made the flag possible. As for people fighting against perceived systemic racism, maybe they should care about the sacrifices of those soldiers because many of their progeny paid with their lives to end slavery. Might be something worthy of respect. It's just plain silly to think anyone's doing this to specifically diss soldiers or soldiers who died for the country. Especially when lots made it clear what they're specifically doing it for. To me the flag represents the country. It doesn't represent soldiers. I wasn't in the military but my dad fought in Vietnam and my grandpa was also in the Navy. The country has sent soldiers to die for unjust causes before. It's kind of similar to being against the Iraq/Vietnam wars but not against the soldiers who fought in them. The people doing this are against systematic racism which is something they think our country is allowing. It has nothing to do with soldiers fighting for the country. The United States is NOT a military state. The military is not identical to the country. They are separate things. I don't know why this is hard for so many people to grasp. Actually, you know, it isn't. It's a cynical red herring argument. The military made the country and its freedoms possible from the foundation. They ARE separate things, but neither would be possible without the other. It's not a red herring, in spite of your inability to understand it. How do you feel about the Vietnam War? Was that a good idea? Is it wrong to question it?

I agree with their right to express themselves. That doesn't mean it's not classless, tasteless, and overall unbecoming of a representative of the taxpayer-funded University if Nebraska. You are way overreacting, its a simple peaceful protest which has happened multiple times throughout history, so whats the big f'ing deal? UNL should support their right to express their views if anything, if they were an overreaching University they would force them to stop. Simply let the players stand up for what they believe in, any resistance is a totalitarian movement that will reduce productivity and make the players become less loyal to the University they support. UNL should support their right to express their opinion. Like I said, you don't have to agree with it, just understand their right to voice their opinion. Their opinion is just as valid as anyone elses. I'm not "way overreacting". Overreacting would be asking for their expulsion. I'm saying they're classless and tasteless because they're intentionally showing a lack of respect for the symbol of our country and all who've sacrificed for it; which, incidentally, has nothing to do with what they're protesting. Everyone who has ever said they're disrespecting people who have sacrificed for the country is claiming they can read people's minds. Unless these players come out and say they don't give a sh#t about how they were protected during wars, then that's just a big giant guess on your part. If you're specifically talking about the lyrics of the song, why should someone who is fighting against systematic racism care all that much about sacrifices made by our soldiers during a time when slavery was legal? Respect for the flag is something that is ingrained in the minds of all members of the military. It means respect for the people who made the flag possible, so it's easy to infer that disrespect for the flag is disrespect for the people who made the flag possible. As for people fighting against perceived systemic racism, maybe they should care about the sacrifices of those soldiers because many of their progeny paid with their lives to end slavery. Might be something worthy of respect. It's just plain silly to think anyone's doing this to specifically diss soldiers or soldiers who died for the country. Especially when lots made it clear what they're specifically doing it for. To me the flag represents the country. It doesn't represent soldiers. I wasn't in the military but my dad fought in Vietnam and my grandpa was also in the Navy. The country has sent soldiers to die for unjust causes before. It's kind of similar to being against the Iraq/Vietnam wars but not against the soldiers who fought in them. The people doing this are against systematic racism which is something they think our country is allowing. It has nothing to do with soldiers fighting for the country. The problem is that many, many people do see it as an insult to this country's soldiers. Which is they overshadow what they're protesting by doing it during the national anthem. It only overshadows it because they want a reason to be upset at the protestors instead of think that the protestors might actually be on to something.

I agree with their right to express themselves. That doesn't mean it's not classless, tasteless, and overall unbecoming of a representative of the taxpayer-funded University if Nebraska. You are way overreacting, its a simple peaceful protest which has happened multiple times throughout history, so whats the big f'ing deal? UNL should support their right to express their views if anything, if they were an overreaching University they would force them to stop. Simply let the players stand up for what they believe in, any resistance is a totalitarian movement that will reduce productivity and make the players become less loyal to the University they support. UNL should support their right to express their opinion. Like I said, you don't have to agree with it, just understand their right to voice their opinion. Their opinion is just as valid as anyone elses. I'm not "way overreacting". Overreacting would be asking for their expulsion. I'm saying they're classless and tasteless because they're intentionally showing a lack of respect for the symbol of our country and all who've sacrificed for it; which, incidentally, has nothing to do with what they're protesting. Everyone who has ever said they're disrespecting people who have sacrificed for the country is claiming they can read people's minds. Unless these players come out and say they don't give a sh#t about how they were protected during wars, then that's just a big giant guess on your part. If you're specifically talking about the lyrics of the song, why should someone who is fighting against systematic racism care all that much about sacrifices made by our soldiers during a time when slavery was legal? Respect for the flag is something that is ingrained in the minds of all members of the military. It means respect for the people who made the flag possible, so it's easy to infer that disrespect for the flag is disrespect for the people who made the flag possible. As for people fighting against perceived systemic racism, maybe they should care about the sacrifices of those soldiers because many of their progeny paid with their lives to end slavery. Might be something worthy of respect. It's just plain silly to think anyone's doing this to specifically diss soldiers or soldiers who died for the country. Especially when lots made it clear what they're specifically doing it for. To me the flag represents the country. It doesn't represent soldiers. I wasn't in the military but my dad fought in Vietnam and my grandpa was also in the Navy. The country has sent soldiers to die for unjust causes before. It's kind of similar to being against the Iraq/Vietnam wars but not against the soldiers who fought in them. The people doing this are against systematic racism which is something they think our country is allowing. It has nothing to do with soldiers fighting for the country.

You are right...its disgusting to see after all the brave Americans from all races have died for this country. Nobody is saying they dont have the right to do their petty little kneel, but we all have the right to call them disrespectful and a bunch of pansies. I hope at the remaining Husker home games that they bring out all the brave police officers who risk their own lives every single day and pay tribute for their services. Where would you guys like black people to protest? No matter what they do in this generation people are mad I'm trying to figure this out too. The point of protesting is to get your voice heard about an issue you find important which isn't getting resolved, and at the same time not be violent or do anything illegal while protesting. This is a good way to do that.

You are right...its disgusting to see after all the brave Americans from all races have died for this country. Nobody is saying they dont have the right to do their petty little kneel, but we all have the right to call them disrespectful and a bunch of pansies. I hope at the remaining Husker home games that they bring out all the brave police officers who risk their own lives every single day and pay tribute for their services. You have that right. You're wrong, though. And how are they pansies when they get this much flack? Doing nothing and not standing for what they believe in would make them pansies.

I agree with their right to express themselves. That doesn't mean it's not classless, tasteless, and overall unbecoming of a representative of the taxpayer-funded University if Nebraska. You are way overreacting, its a simple peaceful protest which has happened multiple times throughout history, so whats the big f'ing deal? UNL should support their right to express their views if anything, if they were an overreaching University they would force them to stop. Simply let the players stand up for what they believe in, any resistance is a totalitarian movement that will reduce productivity and make the players become less loyal to the University they support. UNL should support their right to express their opinion. Like I said, you don't have to agree with it, just understand their right to voice their opinion. Their opinion is just as valid as anyone elses. I'm not "way overreacting". Overreacting would be asking for their expulsion. I'm saying they're classless and tasteless because they're intentionally showing a lack of respect for the symbol of our country and all who've sacrificed for it; which, incidentally, has nothing to do with what they're protesting. Everyone who has ever said they're disrespecting people who have sacrificed for the country is claiming they can read people's minds. Unless these players come out and say they don't give a sh#t about how they were protected during wars, then that's just a big giant guess on your part. If you're specifically talking about the lyrics of the song, why should someone who is fighting against systematic racism care all that much about sacrifices made by our soldiers during a time when slavery was legal?

I agree with their right to express themselves. That doesn't mean it's not classless, tasteless, and overall unbecoming of a representative of the taxpayer-funded University if Nebraska. Exactly. They have the right to express their opinions. Even if they're being trashy and disrespectful. They are not trashy or disrespectful.

I agree with their right to express themselves. That doesn't mean it's not classless, tasteless, and overall unbecoming of a representative of the taxpayer-funded University if Nebraska. It's none of those things you just said. And the "taxpayer" funded line was nice. The football program pays for itself and almost the whole athletics department. Taxpayer money goes into other things.

What do you mean, "too" ? Are you happy with the punt return team overall? Was the two good setups last week enough for you to say our dedicated ST coach is doing his job? After seeing practically the whole team in his face every time this week?

We have potentially one of the best punt returners in the country. One good return and maybe a few good returns set up the entire season isn't enough to pay this guy $450k.

How about the Notre Dame Head Coach position?

Nathan Jerry?

Not even close.

Sorry, I guess I didn't need to make a new topic about it. If someone wants to delete it that's fine.

There are too many things to remember.

lol Westerkamp is not 16 feet tall. Someone tell him. They live together so he should know this by now