Becoming Brandon
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College football fan. Gamecocks fan. Cubs fan. Aspiring polymath. AI ultra-skeptic. I could say so much, but I don't go there cuz I don't want to #CFB #Cubs
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A three-post thread collecting all of my specific and random predictions about the SEC this season
How does an Arby's run out of roast beef? How is that even possible?
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
How does an Arby's run out of roast beef? How is that even possible?
One of my meta-thoughts on AI is a difference in mindset between programmers and artists. Coders create programs to do things. The product is the goal.
For artists, the creative process just as important as the work. And for an appreciative audience, watching that process unfold has its own value
For artists, the creative process just as important as the work. And for an appreciative audience, watching that process unfold has its own value
November 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
One of my meta-thoughts on AI is a difference in mindset between programmers and artists. Coders create programs to do things. The product is the goal.
For artists, the creative process just as important as the work. And for an appreciative audience, watching that process unfold has its own value
For artists, the creative process just as important as the work. And for an appreciative audience, watching that process unfold has its own value
Jim Mora NotJr has had a fascinating career path
SOURCE: Colorado State is expected to hire UConn's Jim Mora as head coach, @theathletic.com has learned.
Mora and UConn wrapped their regular season on Saturday, a second consecutive 9-win season. Colorado State joins the new Pac-12 next year. (ESPN first reported).
Mora and UConn wrapped their regular season on Saturday, a second consecutive 9-win season. Colorado State joins the new Pac-12 next year. (ESPN first reported).
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Jim Mora NotJr has had a fascinating career path
Listen, the French once attacked a Greenpeace ship, but even taking that into account, I see no reason why Candace Owens would believe they want to assassinate her
November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Listen, the French once attacked a Greenpeace ship, but even taking that into account, I see no reason why Candace Owens would believe they want to assassinate her
One of the reasons I am skeptical of Lane Kiffin working out in LSU or Florida: Ole Miss is happy to be in the conversation, so they love and adore him. LSU and Florida expect to be in the conversation, and doing so will earn at most acceptance. Which is a big risk to run when you've never done it
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
One of the reasons I am skeptical of Lane Kiffin working out in LSU or Florida: Ole Miss is happy to be in the conversation, so they love and adore him. LSU and Florida expect to be in the conversation, and doing so will earn at most acceptance. Which is a big risk to run when you've never done it
This is my love language
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This is my love language
Passing near Cotton Plant, Arkansas, familiar to all Lewis Black fans
November 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Passing near Cotton Plant, Arkansas, familiar to all Lewis Black fans
Listen, if playing the FCS game in November, why doesn't the (highly educated, we are told) Big Ten do it? Play Oregon-Southern Cal in Week 2 and then play Montana State this past week. There's no law against it!
Unless of course it's a disingenuous talking point, in which case carry on
Unless of course it's a disingenuous talking point, in which case carry on
November 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Listen, if playing the FCS game in November, why doesn't the (highly educated, we are told) Big Ten do it? Play Oregon-Southern Cal in Week 2 and then play Montana State this past week. There's no law against it!
Unless of course it's a disingenuous talking point, in which case carry on
Unless of course it's a disingenuous talking point, in which case carry on
(1) That starts next year (while retaining the SEC requirement to play one Power 4 team in the nonconference schedule)
(2) No
(2) No
Play 9 conference games then come back with your sick burns Brandon.
No, you played Montana State when Texas played Ohio State, LSU played Clemson, Alabama played Florida State, Auburn played Baylor, and South Carolina played Virginia Tech.
The same week
The same week
November 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
(1) That starts next year (while retaining the SEC requirement to play one Power 4 team in the nonconference schedule)
(2) No
(2) No
And here's where I say that (a) there are people that use this point semi-seriously during postseason debates; and (b) this was a cutting-edge take in 2009 and Lanning needs some new material
We can do this all day with schedules - People thought Penn State was the biggest test on a schedule sans Michigan and tOSU this year, nobody accounted for Indiana again - so here's where I say Lanning was talking to his fanbase and the people who think the SoCon Challenge sucks
When Oregon schedule a team that turns out to be less than expected, it still shows their scheduling valor. When an SEC does the same, it just reinforces that their schedules aren't so tough
November 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
And here's where I say that (a) there are people that use this point semi-seriously during postseason debates; and (b) this was a cutting-edge take in 2009 and Lanning needs some new material
Every Power 4 team has easy games. Every Power 4 team has difficult games. The order they are in really doesn't matter that much. A schedule runs from Week 1 to Week 14. They all count
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Every Power 4 team has easy games. Every Power 4 team has difficult games. The order they are in really doesn't matter that much. A schedule runs from Week 1 to Week 14. They all count
When Oregon schedule a team that turns out to be less than expected, it still shows their scheduling valor. When an SEC does the same, it just reinforces that their schedules aren't so tough
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
When Oregon schedule a team that turns out to be less than expected, it still shows their scheduling valor. When an SEC does the same, it just reinforces that their schedules aren't so tough
Yes, that Rutgers game really puts some miles on a team
9 conference games vs 8
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Yes, that Rutgers game really puts some miles on a team
"Montana State isn't even a cupcake FCS team" kind of answers itself
November 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"Montana State isn't even a cupcake FCS team" kind of answers itself
No, you played Montana State when Texas played Ohio State, LSU played Clemson, Alabama played Florida State, Auburn played Baylor, and South Carolina played Virginia Tech.
The same week
The same week
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
No, you played Montana State when Texas played Ohio State, LSU played Clemson, Alabama played Florida State, Auburn played Baylor, and South Carolina played Virginia Tech.
The same week
The same week
Funniest timeline: Florida poaches Josh Heupel and Lane Kiffin returns to Tennessee
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Funniest timeline: Florida poaches Josh Heupel and Lane Kiffin returns to Tennessee
If I am understanding this right, if Virginia Tech punks Virginia and Pitt beats Miami, we are guaranteed a three-loss ACC champ that will get in the playoff ahead of possibly two (and maybe even three) higher ranked ACC teams.
Magnificent work, ACC. Top-shelf stuff
Magnificent work, ACC. Top-shelf stuff
November 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
If I am understanding this right, if Virginia Tech punks Virginia and Pitt beats Miami, we are guaranteed a three-loss ACC champ that will get in the playoff ahead of possibly two (and maybe even three) higher ranked ACC teams.
Magnificent work, ACC. Top-shelf stuff
Magnificent work, ACC. Top-shelf stuff
I've seen this play run before. That's . . . not how it's supposed to go
November 23, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I've seen this play run before. That's . . . not how it's supposed to go
This used to be called "governing"
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Early political maneuvering suggests Mr. Mamdani is comfortable taking big risks, forming alliances with political opponents and willing to disappoint ardent supporters if he views the moves as helpful in carrying out his ambitious agenda,” Mara Gay writes.
“Early political maneuvering suggests Mr. Mamdani is comfortable taking big risks, forming alliances with political opponents and willing to disappoint ardent supporters if he views the moves as helpful in carrying out his ambitious agenda,” Mara Gay writes.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Surreal Meeting With Trump Is the Latest in a Pragmatic Month
Since his election, Zohran Mamdani has made some surprisingly pragmatic or traditional choices — including his surreal meeting with President Trump.
nyti.ms
November 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This used to be called "governing"
Oh no Kansas State. Not like that
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Oh no Kansas State. Not like that
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Physics ain't played nobody. History has a better strength of resume imho
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Physics ain't played nobody. History has a better strength of resume imho
Auburn finally stopped Mercer on third down. Good job, everyone
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Auburn finally stopped Mercer on third down. Good job, everyone
MERCER IS 5-FOR-5 ON THIRD DOWN. AGAINST AUBURN
It's now tied, but y'all -- Mercer is going stride for stride with Auburn
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
MERCER IS 5-FOR-5 ON THIRD DOWN. AGAINST AUBURN
It's now tied, but y'all -- Mercer is going stride for stride with Auburn
November 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It's now tied, but y'all -- Mercer is going stride for stride with Auburn