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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 20h

The many allegations put forth by OSU to justify the firing should be easy to document. In this day and age - everyone, especially the EOA office, would be filling out reams of paperwork covering their ass. If facts are as presented, Barnes has some 'splainin' to do...

He needs to go

philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 3d

And the press didn’t ask “And why are you and your Republican colleagues not apoplectic now?”…..

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 4d

Agree. I'm no Chauncey-stan. If the evidence on the poker game is solid, that will be more troublesome. Anyway, opportunity for coaching staff change in PDX with new ownership and now this.

Now, I wonder if we can dig up something on Scott Barnes at OSU to help out the Beavs...😆

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 4d

I'm sure that's why he wasn't indicted, but when you tell someone "we're going to tank to increase our odds in the lottery", that's essentially insider information

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 4d

actually, if you read the indictment - you can figure out that Billups is un-named "Co-Conspirator 8" - fed non-public information about the Blazers tanking the game - which was then acted upon. So technically, not charged with sports betting, but pretty shady...

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 4d

Sounds like two separate cases? Sports betting - Billups not a defendant in this one, and rigged poker, in which he is....

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 9d

Go Beavs!!

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 9d

Salt Lake City

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 13d

You mean, like we used to do, oh, I don’t know- 9 months ago?

Before we let food and nutritional supplements to rot instead of helping the world, destroyed birth control for underdeveloped countries, and stopped supplying HIV medications. The cruelty knows no bounds…

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 16d

And another….

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 16d

While it totally outlines the absurdity of the whole situation, the premise then becomes "she's crooked but to a lesser degree". Ugh.

MAGA is already so into "whataboutism" - their biggest defense of this so far is that "she prosecuted him for dubious reasons so this is fair game, law is the law"

philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 16d

Just like the 80s - go for the first half, out to the parking lot for halftime, never to return!

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 16d

Especially concerning as it's Homecoming...

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 17d

Gotta say, always liked the “Happy Benny”

Go Beavs!

philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 18d

No, for sure, they haven't ruled, but from the tone of 2/3 of the judges, as well as the questions asked, I'm not too optimistic.

Also, the issue before the court was the first TRO, not the second, but the implication is that the government will appeal the second in the same manner if successful

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 18d

Just tell that to the 9th Circuit in the Oregon case. They completely disagree with the facts as laid out by the district judge...

The two lower court rulings seem very well reasoned and appropriate given the "facts" of the case.

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 27d

Probably included under "UK"...

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 27d

Can't bring myself to "heart" this - but that was exactly my first thought...

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 28d

Of course, every other person in DC IS a lawyer they probably have to be put to use!

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 28d

He's so close to putting it all together.....

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 28d

lawyer on the jury - somebody usually objects to that......
Good Luck!

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · 29d

Double whammy past couple of days. Peace to you and your tribe.

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · Sep 27

Yeah- when you don’t have the tools, totally screws up all aspects of play calling. We played like a young team- as soon as Houston started having success with fast tempo, defense wilted, offense froze. All long-suffering Beavs knew what coming.

Individual talent there. Coaching, not so much.

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philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · Sep 27

Ack. How do allow 3 or 4 cougars to penetrate to your kicker? Wasn’t really that delayed of a kick. I only have 1/2 a glass of wine left in the bottle. We need to take care of business

philrv.bsky.social @philrv.bsky.social · Sep 27

Hopefully, students back in town helps with the environment - my son just started classes this week, and proudly texted when he got his student ticket! Go Beavs!

Yes, I think we're all sensitive to the media framing these days, but MY freshman year was 1983. Puts it all in perspective!

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