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No, not that Tom Green. Oklahoma beat for 247Sports/CBS Sports. My father’s son. 405 now, 305 always.

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 6d

John Kuceyeski hasn’t played QB since middle school. He didn’t play at all in college and at a point considered law school.

Now he’s Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle’s right-hand man and trusted QB whisperer, helping develop Austin Reed, Cam Ward, John Mateer — and now Michael Hawkins Jr.

Meet “Coach Kuz”

Meet ‘Coach Kuz,’ Oklahoma’s new QB whisperer and OC Ben Arbuckle’s most trusted assistant

Inside John Kuceyeski's path to becoming Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle's right-hand man while playing an integral role in the development of Austin Reed, Cam Ward, John Mateer -- and now Michael Hawkins Jr...

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 35m

No mozzarella sticks at The French Laundry zero stars

Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 5h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 2h

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is officially "questionable" for Saturday's Red River Rivalry against Texas.

Mateer received a questionable designation on the SEC's first availability report of the week. Mateer is attempting to return 17 days after surgery on his throwing hand.

Oklahoma availability report: QB John Mateer 'questionable' for Red River Rivalry against Texas

The SEC released its initial availability report for Saturday's Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas, with Sooners QB John Mateer listed as questionable as he recovers from surgery on his thro...

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Ollie Connolly @ollieconnolly.bsky.social · 5h

Per sources: Bill Belichick has discussed buyout options with North Carolina’s hierarchy. Belichick has signaled a willingness to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he can find a soft landing with another team or in media

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Matt Stahl @mattstahl97.bsky.social · 10h

Eli Drinkwitz jumped on the weekly SEC coaches media teleconference to ask Kalen DeBoer if he plans on wearing the black hoodie on Saturday

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 8h

The SEC's first availability report of the week will come out tonight at about 7:10 p.m., providing an early sense of John Mateer's status against Texas.

Brent Venables declined to tip his hand about what Mateer's initial designation will be, even just a handful of hours before the report is out.

Brent Venables not tipping hand on QB John Mateer's status vs. Texas ahead of 1st SEC availability report

Brent Venables declined to share what John Mateer's initial designation will be on Wednesday evening's SEC availability report ahead of this weekend's Red River Rivalry game against Texas.

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 9h

When you can’t afford prescription strength Roman Reigns

Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 11h

Brent Venables says Oklahoma offensive lineman Jacob Sexton is expected back this season but doesn’t have a timeline on his return.

Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 11h

Brent Venables was asked whether he thinks practicing indoors this week will put Oklahoma at a disadvantage this weekend, ad it’ll be close to 90° in Dallas on Saturday:

“We’re in great shape….I don’t think that will affect us at all.”

Added that OU always practice indoors on Tuesdays.

Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 11h

It’s not yet clear whether Michael Hawkins Jr. will start again this weekend for Oklahoma, but if the Sooners need him in the Red River Rivalry, OC Ben Arbuckle has identified some areas the sophomore QB can improve on coming out of last weekend’s start.

Ben Arbuckle assesses how QB Michael Hawkins Jr. can improve after 1st start of season

Oklahoma's offensive coordinator assessed Michael Hawkins Jr.'s start against Kent State and how the quarterback can improve -- especially if he's called upon again Saturday against Texas in the Red R...

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 12h

As intrigue swirls around John Mateer’s status for Red River, Oklahoma moved practice indoors Monday.

Brent Venables said it wasn’t to hide Mateer from prying eyes, but given the subterfuge and clandestine nature of the rivalry (at times), who would blame him if it was influenced by that?

As intrigue swirls around John Mateer's status, Brent Venables explains why OU moved practice indoors

Oklahoma practiced inside the Everest Indoor Training Center to kick off Red River Rivalry week, but Brent Venables claims that decision was not based on an attempt to hide the status of quarterback J...

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

Hearing reports of a Sizeable Dumper in Detroit

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

Made my triumphant return to Pawwwwl

Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

Hopping on Finebaum at 4:30 pm CT to discuss some Red River Rivalry and John Mateer 👀

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

Pain.

South Miami BBQ Joint Shorty's Bar-B-Q to Be Demolished After 75 Years

The historic Shorty’s BBQ restaurant along South Dixie Highway in Dadeland will be demolished after 75 years due to the sale of the land.

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

OU plans to add "some padding" to the exposed-brick walls at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium after Keontez Lewis was carted off the field last weekend following a violent collision with the wall.

As for Lewis, the WR "remarkably" avoided serious injury, per to Brent Venables.

"Really not even a scratch"

Oklahoma plans to add padding to stadium walls after WR Keontez Lewis 'remarkably' avoids serious injury

OU is expected to add "some padding" to the walls beyond the end zone at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium after Keontez Lewis was carted off the field last weekend. The Sooners wide receiver "remarkably" avo...

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

More on what we're hearing about Oklahoma QB John Mateer's recovery and chances of playing against Texas just 17 days after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand (via @ckennedycfb.bsky.social)

Note: Latest hearings as the John Mateer saga reaches its peak

Recent hearings on Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer as he attempts to rehab a thumb injury ahead of the Red River Rivalry

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

The latest on John Mateer's injury, as Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says the QB has done "zero good-on-good work."

"He’s a competitive kid, so of course he’s going to try to get as ready as quick as he can, but ultimately, I don’t think anybody wants to put him in a compromising position."

The latest on John Mateer's injury: Brent Venables says Sooners QB doing 'zero good-on-good work'

Brent Venables provided an update on the recovery of injured Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer ahead of this weekend's Red River Rivalry game against Texas.

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says he believes they'll be adding padding to the brick wall beyond the end zones at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium following last weekend's scary situation with wide receiver Keontez Lewis

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables on QB John Mateer: “He’s doing his normal protocol. He’s done zero good-on-good work.”

Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

OU OC Ben Arbuckle says WR Keontez Lewis' injury "made his heart stop for a little bit," but adds it was great to see him walk in the building Sunday. Has to go through protocol to return, but Arbuckle is grateful he's alright. "When he's ready to play, he'll be ready to play. But idk when that is."

Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

More Ben Arbuckle on Mateer: “I think with any injury to your dominant, throwing hand, there’s a bunch of different challenges that can come from it. I think they’re all mutually exclusive… It all just goes about how he feels, how the recovery’s going, how the drs and training staff say it’s going.”

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle on John Mateer and whether he's been able to start throwing yet: “John’s a very process guy. He’s going to follow the directions given by the doctor, and if there’s any sort of grey area, he’s going to lean toward the darker shades of grey in the recovery process."

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Tom Green @tomasverde.bsky.social · 1d

Oklahoma QB John Mateer is "pushing" to return this weekend against Texas, per an ESPN report.

That aligns with 247Sports/CBS Sports' reporting Sept. 26 that there was early internal belief that Mateer could make it back from hand surgery in time for the Red River Rivalry.

Report: Oklahoma QB John Mateer 'pushing' to return against Texas

Oklahoma QB John Mateer is attempting to return for this weekend's game against Texas, according to a Tuesday morning report by ESPN. That report aligns with a 247Sports/CBS Sports report Sept. 26 abo...

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