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Julienas
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Cracker Barrel has the GOAT pancakes - they have a nice little crisp to them and a wonderful fluffy interior. Perfect vehicle for some a dat warm maple syrup they got on the table. Been unsuccessfully trying to replicate them at home for years.
CB is as decent a meal you'll get at that price you'll ever see. Perfect for family vacations. The restaurants are always clean too.
CB is as decent a meal you'll get at that price you'll ever see. Perfect for family vacations. The restaurants are always clean too.
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I never realized Putin was an arse man
We are to A&M what Bama is to us. We could field all 3rd stringers and still own that Aggy arse
re: Watching Paris news live shots. Such an ongoing disaster.
Posted by Julienas on 11/16/15 at 9:58 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Every live shot. Watching Today show in background right now. And you see the "hi Mom" people behind reporters. Meaning just a dude on cellphone (usually texting lol) in background going "look I'm on TV." You can see the disaster. Looks 50/50 for a guy who looks like every terrorist mugshot or ID photo I've ever seen on the news.
It is conceivable that one of the guys responsible or who assisted the guys responsible is on TV gloating.
The 150 raids that I heard about in France is only the beginning of what is needed.
Just a shite show.
Where did you learn how to write?
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LSU alum wannabe
Phew
I as going to upvote, but this post's current score seemed too appropriate:
Will Bo Scarbrough play? Any word about him?
Posted by Julienas on 11/6/15 at 2:39 pm
I've been suspecting that he's the wrinkle that CNS has up his sleeve for this game. Any word on how he is doing in practice?
That guy's HS film is some of the best I've ever seen. Hope he can get it together at some point and produce at this (and the next) level.
That guy's HS film is some of the best I've ever seen. Hope he can get it together at some point and produce at this (and the next) level.
re: Former players for your program that you're now embarrassed of
Posted by Julienas on 10/26/15 at 4:21 pm to sorantable
I'm actually just realizing for the first time that LSU - despite its reputation to the contrary - has produced a very few amount of knuckleheads as of late.
Cecil Collins would be the one that stands out the most, but even then that guy has some legit mental issues. So I guess I'd say Ryan Perrilloux, but he hardly counts.
JaMarcus was one of the GOAT LSU QB's. I'm sad he couldn't put it together in the NFL, but people forget how good of a college QB he was. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I can't really think of a true idiot who embarrasses the program. And I thought this would be an easy question
Cecil Collins would be the one that stands out the most, but even then that guy has some legit mental issues. So I guess I'd say Ryan Perrilloux, but he hardly counts.
JaMarcus was one of the GOAT LSU QB's. I'm sad he couldn't put it together in the NFL, but people forget how good of a college QB he was. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I can't really think of a true idiot who embarrasses the program. And I thought this would be an easy question
re: Kendell Beckwith vs. Reggie Ragland: Who's more impactful?
Posted by Julienas on 10/26/15 at 4:15 pm to FourThreeForty
I'd say Beckwith for similar reasons. I'm not saying that Beckwith is better, but an LSU defense without Beckwith would be hurt more than a Bama defense without Ragland IMO. And that's assuming that the backup for both of those guys would be "decent."
Well, given that MeUndies don't have piss holes, I gotta yank them down. But when I'm at home I'd just as soon as sit my arse down.
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Everyone who enjoys college football knows it's the premiere game of the year, as it usually knocks out a huge National Title contender
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For some reason the LARPer in livingston parish who had a meth head break into his trailer comes to mind.
Guy broke in and had a bat, LARPer had fantasy weapons ALL over the house.
Meth head was airmedded out with a spear stuck in him if I remember right.
re: Early LSU-Bama prediction thread
Posted by Julienas on 10/8/15 at 11:32 am to Street Hawk
The matchup isn't as one-sided as it looks. People are overestimating Bama's offense in this thread - it's actually a good matchup for LSU here (average QB and O-line). Henry will surely break off one or two of those long arse runs later in the game, but his consistency will be a problem.
Bama won't stop LF; that's a pipe dream. LSU runs their plays through him because he's that good, not because the rest of the O is that bad. You'd be an idiot not to. Also, he has fewer carries per game than people think.
Finally, BH will cause problems. Look, JJ caused problems in 2011. Jordan Jefferson. Harris is much better than JJ in every way. His stats won't be impressive, but he's going to get some crucial first downs and TDs with his feet. There will be a lot of option plays with him and LF. Just look at our first TD against Auburn - teams justifiably freak out when they see both those guys running sideways and have to pick one.
Not saying LSU wins; I'm saying that LSU has as good of a chance as any. It's going to be a fantastic game like always and I can't wait
Bama won't stop LF; that's a pipe dream. LSU runs their plays through him because he's that good, not because the rest of the O is that bad. You'd be an idiot not to. Also, he has fewer carries per game than people think.
Finally, BH will cause problems. Look, JJ caused problems in 2011. Jordan Jefferson. Harris is much better than JJ in every way. His stats won't be impressive, but he's going to get some crucial first downs and TDs with his feet. There will be a lot of option plays with him and LF. Just look at our first TD against Auburn - teams justifiably freak out when they see both those guys running sideways and have to pick one.
Not saying LSU wins; I'm saying that LSU has as good of a chance as any. It's going to be a fantastic game like always and I can't wait
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No it's not -- and it's not as effective as good pepper spray.
Google Fox Labs pepper spray. BUT if the intruders have guns (and they ALWAYS have guns), you're deluding yourself if you rely on any kind of chemical spray. And you're virtually insuring that your spouse and/or kids will be tortured, raped or murdered, if that's on the agenda of the attackers.
p.s. Everyone respects your assessment of your family situation, but it sure seems as if you're overlooking the plethora of firearms storage products that are available (and are accessible only to someone who has the combination).
Gun ownership for couples with kids anywhere between age 2 and age 12 has been a simple proposition for decades. Quality handgun vaults that will fit into a nightstand drawer are not expensive, and are impenetrable to those lacking the combination/code.
Just my $.02
I respect this opinion - and despite my original post I may very well do this. I just want to explore ALL options first.
I'm also not very familiar with these kinds of vaults. I obviously want something that is both very accessible in the event of an emergency but ABSOLUTELY FOOLPROOF.
I was a 13 year old once; anyone who thinks they won't find stuff is delusional. So I need to know that no one can get it but me (or my wife) and that it's also accessible and FAST. Is there a thread on this I can read through?
re: Best non-gun weapon for home defense?
Posted by Julienas on 10/7/15 at 5:11 pm to belowmebama
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You will think I'm joking here but this was straight from a cop.
Get a chainsaw.
If someone breaks into your home they are thinking you MAY have a gun. If you fire up a chainsaw when they kick in the front door their mental process will go to "This mofo is gonna EAT me!!!"
.... and to think my solution as hiding right under my own nose.....
re: Best non-gun weapon for home defense?
Posted by Julienas on 10/7/15 at 4:36 pm to BrotherEsau
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I can respect that.
What others have said - good pepper spray (that Kimber looks nice, I may buy one or two, only $40), an alarm with some serious high pitched loud sirens and a dog are probably best. For your hands (I'm assuming you are an adult sized male), a bat with nails is a good weapon.
Here's the thing, whether you have a gun or not, you need to be prepared to kill any intruder that enters your home. No internet tough guy bullshite. You have a family to protect. Run through the scenarios, know what you can and cannot and will and will not do. Are you capable - physically and mentally - of hitting an intruder in the face with a bat full of nails, stabbing him, and generally just going braveheart on him? You need to be, otherwise, you end up running the risk of your weapon being taken and getting beaten or killed yourself.
Thanks. Yes, my sympathy for any intruder disappears the minute they come into my house. IDGAF what happens to them; I only care what happens to my family. Plan A - especially if it's just me (or my wife is alone) would be to GTFO if possible and call the police elsewhere. But I know that won't be a viable plan in some if not most circumstances when multiple people are home.
Wasp spray is a fantastic idea (I'm going to do some more research to make sure it's actually effective). That plus a baseball bat/hammer/pry bar should be fine. Again, I have good locks, an alarm, a dog, and know my neighbors. While I know the chances of a break-in while people are home is small, I do live more in the city so I can't discount some crazy crackhead who doesn't know where he is just barging in. I just want to know that if that ever happened then I do have a last resort of some kind that doesn't pose as much of a danger for the 99.9% chance nothing happens.
Thanks again guys
Thanks for the serious replies.
To everyone else, if you're a responsible gun owner then you should recognize that a gun isn't the best fit for everyone in every situation. I myself have no problem with guns - I grew up with them and used to shoot. However, you don't know everyone's situation - including but not limited to certain concerns with children and/or mental health issues with people in the household - so please take a step back.
I live in a safe area, have a dog and an alarm, so the chances of a deadly home invasion are extremely small (but not non-existent, hence this thread). I'm only interested in something that could save our arse in the event that this happens.
I've made the judgment that bringing a gun into our house will increase - not decrease - the chances of harm falling upon someone. This is limited to my own personal situation and my own evaluation of it - as is my right. I'm not opining on anyone else's situation, yours is probably different from mine.
So thanks again to everyone else. I may end up just relying on my treated Louiville Slugger to put a mirrored imprint of Bo Jackson's (GOAT ) signature on someone's forehead if they come in. Maybe get that pepper shooter too for good measure.
To everyone else, if you're a responsible gun owner then you should recognize that a gun isn't the best fit for everyone in every situation. I myself have no problem with guns - I grew up with them and used to shoot. However, you don't know everyone's situation - including but not limited to certain concerns with children and/or mental health issues with people in the household - so please take a step back.
I live in a safe area, have a dog and an alarm, so the chances of a deadly home invasion are extremely small (but not non-existent, hence this thread). I'm only interested in something that could save our arse in the event that this happens.
I've made the judgment that bringing a gun into our house will increase - not decrease - the chances of harm falling upon someone. This is limited to my own personal situation and my own evaluation of it - as is my right. I'm not opining on anyone else's situation, yours is probably different from mine.
So thanks again to everyone else
. I may end up just relying on my treated Louiville Slugger to put a mirrored imprint of Bo Jackson's (GOAT ) signature on someone's forehead if they come in. Maybe get that pepper shooter too for good measure. Best non-gun weapon for home defense?
Posted by Julienas on 10/7/15 at 2:07 pm
Did a search and couldn't find anything exactly on point (and maybe this should be for the OT, but figured I'd get better responses here).
Anyway, like the title says I'm wondering if I should get a weapon (other than the baseball bat I currently have) in case the worst happens. I don't want a gun (nothing against guns; just don't want one for a number of reasons (not the least of which is I just don't want one)).
I'm primarily looking for something that won't but a huge risk if a kid accidentally stumbles upon it. I was looking into those batons that have an electric prong on them, but I don't know how effective they are.
Ease of use for a very small wife (who won't ever touch a gun) would be helpful as well.
Anyway, like the title says I'm wondering if I should get a weapon (other than the baseball bat I currently have) in case the worst happens. I don't want a gun (nothing against guns; just don't want one for a number of reasons (not the least of which is I just don't want one)).
I'm primarily looking for something that won't but a huge risk if a kid accidentally stumbles upon it. I was looking into those batons that have an electric prong on them, but I don't know how effective they are.
Ease of use for a very small wife (who won't ever touch a gun) would be helpful as well.
re: So what will be the rant groupthink if Bama beats Georgia
Posted by Julienas on 10/2/15 at 12:36 pm to narddogg81
Not sure the point of this topic - seems to be inviting the very kind of horrible posts that plague this place. But to try to answer: it would be impressive indeed if Bama manages to shut down Chubb, but I guess we'd have to see it and what it looked like. This is the biggest game so early in a season I can think of in a long time; both teams have a lot to lose. And I mean a lot.
Bama is in a really tight spot right now; they can't drop another one. UGA looks like the team to beat in the East and may be fielding their best team in the Mark Richt era. But everyone - including UGA fans - are just waiting for them to lose a few games just like always. Tennessee is going to be very tough, and a loss here buts a resurgent Florida in the driver's seat.
Should be a great game and I'll enjoy watching you two duke it out. We're going to learn a lot on Saturday
Bama is in a really tight spot right now; they can't drop another one. UGA looks like the team to beat in the East and may be fielding their best team in the Mark Richt era. But everyone - including UGA fans - are just waiting for them to lose a few games just like always. Tennessee is going to be very tough, and a loss here buts a resurgent Florida in the driver's seat.
Should be a great game and I'll enjoy watching you two duke it out. We're going to learn a lot on Saturday
re: Calling Resident Oenophiles......
Posted by Julienas on 10/2/15 at 12:19 pm to Artie Rome
Sometimes I think I've spilled more than I've drank
re: Calling Resident Oenophiles......
Posted by Julienas on 10/2/15 at 12:09 pm to Artie Rome
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I go back and forth between it being an art and utter bullshite.
It's not other bullshite; it's just that most people are bullshitting.
Every couple of years there is some popular article that "debunks" the idea that there's a difference in wine quality or something. If you want to talk about bullshite, then you should start with those articles. You don't even have to be a sommelier to tell the difference between a Bota Box and a white burgundy.
Now it is true - universally - that prior expectations, surroundings, etc... can affect "taste," believe it or not. It's probably why one of the best meals you've ever had was unexpected and during a wonderful time of your life and it wouldn't taste the same if you went back and had it right now.
Unfortunately the wine world has a fair amount of d-bags. But I've found that the vast majority of people who love wine are not snobby at all. Enjoying and pursuing an interest doesn't make someone a snob.
My SO and I love tasting - including the whole smelling thing - and we try to pick out and discern tastes. We're not showing off, we're trying to get better and appreciate the wine. It's an interest/hobby, that's all.
One final note - I wouldn't recommend any beginner start out with really nice wines. You're not going to be able to tell the difference between a 10 year old Burgundy and 2 buck chuck. The key is what lilwineman said: drink. Often and a lot. I'm talking about the vast majority of days. And pay attention to what you're drinking. Red wine is just going to taste like "red wine" at first. But slowly your palate will develop and you'll find yourself liking certain aspects and gravitating toward wines that feature those.
This would be my rough plan for you:
1st month: just drink a bunch of wine that you buy from the store. Try to drink a couple of glasses every day. Don't worry too much about the wine or even what you like. Don't develop preferences. Just enjoy the wine and drink.
2nd month: learn about the broad (and not always true) differences between New World (U.S.) wine and Old World (Portugal/Spain/Italian/French) wine. New World tends to be juicier, fruitier. Old World tends to be more earthy. I've heard it said perfectly: New World wines showcase the grape; Old World wines showcase the soil. There's no better or worse (you don't even have to decide if you like one more - you can like both); they're just two different broad styles. So alternate every day for a month. American wine. European wine. Every day (notice how I'm leaving out certain areas - don't worry about wines from Australia, South Africa, South America, etc... for now. Absolutely nothing wrong with them; they can just be more of a hybrid between the two distinct styles, and we're still trying to show you the difference)
3rd MonthBy now, you probably have some idea of the kinds of flavors you like. Do not say you don't like wine from a particular area or a particular grape. There's no way that you (or even I) know enough to make that determination yet. Besides, we should like all wine. However, you will undoubtedly begin having a preference. Start to understand why you prefer wine from, say, Oregon. Or Loire Valley. Or Sicily. Don't just say you happened to like those more; pinpoint why.
NOW is where you can start talking to wine shop people. Tell them what you like and why. Let them suggest to you wines that you may enjoy.
And basically just continue doing this for the rest of your life. Your preferences will probably change; let them. When I was younger I preferred really jammy petit syrahs from California. I kept going down that road and one day I woke up and realized that I haven't had a New World wine in months and have instead been enjoying earthier and more leathery Spanish wines.
Currently I prefer French wines - light, complex, elegant. I'd be happy with a red Chinon every day for the rest of my life.
Finally - the harsh stratification from red/rose/white is a uniquely American concept. One isn't better than the other. They take roses in Europe just as seriously as reds. Ditto for whites. And be open to the fact that there may not be a such thing as a "better" wine; one wine might be better with one meal/occasion/season than another. But don't let anyone dictate that to you - have the one you feel like at the time.
For instance, I enjoy a nice red burgundy with my ribeyes. I find bordeauxs/cabs a bit too much - I often prefer to drink those alone to appreciate their complexity. But that's just me - you might be different.
And having 2 glasses of rose with lunch everyday isn't a bad idea either
To the OP: "Wine for Dummies" is a great intro book, believe it or not.
The key thing about wine is this: everyone who drinks even a little bit of wine wants to act like they know as much as lilwineman; they don't. Unless they're a sommelier, they don't know all about all wines. They may, however, know a little about some wines (like me, for example).
So, know how to identify someone who might know a little something? If they straight up say "I'm only really familiar with wines from ________." If they don't do this and instead act like they know as much as a sommelier, discard everything they say. They're hacks.
Beaujolais Nouveau is shite, but it gives you a sneak preview of that year. Beaujolais typically should be drunk young, but a couple of days is a bit too early. They're more than fine after a year though. They're an easy and accessible wine.
Just spent about a week there in September, actually. Fantastic place for a casual wine lover. I'm fairly sure that only lilwineman will understand my name at first glance
The key thing about wine is this: everyone who drinks even a little bit of wine wants to act like they know as much as lilwineman; they don't. Unless they're a sommelier, they don't know all about all wines. They may, however, know a little about some wines (like me, for example).
So, know how to identify someone who might know a little something? If they straight up say "I'm only really familiar with wines from ________." If they don't do this and instead act like they know as much as a sommelier, discard everything they say. They're hacks.
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I was woefully ignorant on French wine and found it to be confusing as frick. Just tell me the varietal, damnit.
But, I'm trying to learn so that I'm not a complete idiot when I go to Paris at the end of November.
Really dumbed down version:
Burgundy = (red) Pinot Noir, (white) Chardonnay
Loire Valley (white) = Sauvignon Blanc
Right? Because that's mostly what we drink so that's kind of what I need to know.
I'm going to be in there the week after Beaujolais Nouveau...any of that worth drinking the following week or is it all shite?
Beaujolais Nouveau is shite, but it gives you a sneak preview of that year. Beaujolais typically should be drunk young, but a couple of days is a bit too early
. They're more than fine after a year though. They're an easy and accessible wine. Just spent about a week there in September, actually. Fantastic place for a casual wine lover. I'm fairly sure that only lilwineman will understand my name at first glance
re: Calling Resident Oenophiles......
Posted by Julienas on 10/2/15 at 11:42 am to lilwineman
I've been lurking this board for a long time and just wanted to say that you are one of my favorite posters here; you don't post enough. I try to read everything you ever write.
re: Why did Auburn get rid of Tuberville?
Posted by Julienas on 10/2/15 at 11:37 am to BowlJackson
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Not 100% true, although he did take a lot of under the radar type guys. Tubby's recruiting was basically the trifecta of not having to try:
A) he got fat off Bama being down and on probation. AU got the majority of the talent in state pre-Saban. He was getting guys that have been cornerstones of Saban's dynasty at Bama. For example as juniors in HS Julio Jones and Courtney Upshaw were considered AU locks until Saban was hired.
B) He was a good talent evaluator and took a lot of lower rates guys because they were easy. But they weren't really "scraps" like you said, just under the radar. Guys like De'Runnya Wilson who are currently tearing it up elsewhere would be at AU under Tubs.
C) he took high rated guys that were locks. Guys that wanted to come to AU anyway that he didn't have to work for, and left overs in Georgia that UGA didn't have room for.
Saban came in and locked down all the top in-state recruits for the first few years, and also started to take a lot of guys from Georgia that AU used to get. Tubs basically stopped trying to recruit even more than before and the roster was depleted and we were falling farther and farther behind, and THAT is why we fired Tuberville
Very good and informative post. Those Auburn teams in the first decade were nasty, and I've never hated a team more than I hated yall after our 2006 game. I'm actually surprised that I'm mostly over it by now. Time heals all wounds I guess.
But man those were some nasty games we had in the first decade of the millennium. I'm not even sure they were good games; our teams just wanted to kill each other.
But yeah by the end of Tubby's reign at Auburn yall were a shell of what yall were a few years prior. I remember thinking Al Borges ran the most beautiful offense
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Uh, did you forget when Syracuse scored that TD that made the game close, and BH marched us down the field through the air to answer with a TD of his own? Harris is more than capable of doing things
Yes, I do... but that's my point - he's not bad. I should have qualified "anything at all" with "hardly anything at all." Point taken.
Off topic a bit, but BH's situation right now reminds me of AJ McCarron in 2011. I remember reading on the Tiger Rant (very longtime lurker here - mostly signed up to talk about food and wine on the other board) about people trashing AJ and acting like he sucked. But what I saw was the exact opposite - a guy doing everything he was asked to do, and being managed excellently by Saban & Co. Leaned heavy on defense and running game early on and slowly allow AJ to progress.
AJ was a damn good college QB, especially for Bama's system at the time. Best QB they've had in the Saban era IMO.
But yes, it's a very similar feeling I get when watching BH. LSU isn't stupid, they're allowing BH to slowly progress and get better each game. Just watch who he is by the end of the year. You can tell.
re: WDE24's Top 5 SEC Running Backs - Week 4
Posted by Julienas on 10/2/15 at 11:19 am to RandySavage
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The fact that Fournette has made LSU fans forget how bad their QB is probably the strongest argument to be made for having him #1.
You're trying to troll, but what you said isn't too far off. BH isn't that bad and we all know it. But the fact that we've played 2 SEC teams and a Power 5 team and BH still hasn't had to do anything at all actually is impressive.
I love what Herschel said about LF and Chubb: "they're bringing the position back."
Also, I don't think Henry should even be on this list. I think he's the worst RB of the Saban era, at least since before Ingram.
His size/speed combo is sick, but he doesn't actually seem that big until he's 10 yards past the line of scrimmage and running in a straight line toward the endzone. In that situation, there's no one better than him. But for the rest of the time, he's really not that scary compared to past RBs.
It's actually really weird - I don't understand how I guy that big can be so soft. He's the anti-Warrick Dunn. He's not a natural RB (in fact I'm not sure he wouldn't be better suited in some sort of 3/4 LB role), and you can immediately see that from his HS tapes. When Bama fans were all excited about him coming out of school, I was initially afraid: someone that big shouldn't be that fast. But after viewing his HS tapes I saw there was nothing to be afraid of: he was just the biggest guy on the field.
And FWIW, I get that same impression from Dylan Moses right now.
Now Bo Scarbrough scares the daylights out of me. His HS film was arguably better than LF's. I'm very excited to see him play (except against us, that is). Hope he can shake the issues that have been holding him back so we can enjoy what he can do.
His size/speed combo is sick, but he doesn't actually seem that big until he's 10 yards past the line of scrimmage and running in a straight line toward the endzone. In that situation, there's no one better than him. But for the rest of the time, he's really not that scary compared to past RBs.
It's actually really weird - I don't understand how I guy that big can be so soft. He's the anti-Warrick Dunn. He's not a natural RB (in fact I'm not sure he wouldn't be better suited in some sort of 3/4 LB role), and you can immediately see that from his HS tapes. When Bama fans were all excited about him coming out of school, I was initially afraid: someone that big shouldn't be that fast. But after viewing his HS tapes I saw there was nothing to be afraid of: he was just the biggest guy on the field.
And FWIW, I get that same impression from Dylan Moses right now.
Now Bo Scarbrough scares the daylights out of me. His HS film was arguably better than LF's. I'm very excited to see him play (except against us, that is). Hope he can shake the issues that have been holding him back so we can enjoy what he can do.
re: WDE24's Top 5 SEC Running Backs - Week 4
Posted by Julienas on 10/2/15 at 10:52 am to therick711
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In terms of one man teams, I think Leonard Fournette edges out Cam Newton as best the SEC ever saw.
I wouldn't go that far, not now or ever (though mostly because of the position). I'm not saying Cam Newton is the best college player of all time, but what I am saying is that Cam Newton in the right offense would bring 90% of FBS teams to the playoffs.
I'm not even saying he's the best college player (Andrew Luck was a better college QB); I'm saying that he's the best one man team I think college football will ever see, at least in my lifetime. Cam Newton playing for Vanderbilt would immediately make them a favorite to play for a NC.
However, the fact that LF can be a "one man team" at the RB position is unreal. And if he continues what he's doing then he will far surpass AP and join the Herschel and Bo in the "who was better" debate. And he'd probably win. But that's a long ways off, and I don't think that will happen.
I'm sorry - but not surprised - that I rambled on for way too long. But if it helps a single person then I'm glad I spent the time on it (though my boss probably disagrees
). Also, I wanted to add two more short things about two brands: Shun and Global.
Shun:
IMO they have the GOAT handles/ergonomics. It's a dream holding them. You have to be right-handed of course due to the fact that the blade is slightly off-center and the asymmetric handle design (though I'd be shocked if they did not offer left-handed versions). And you have to
at their free sharpening policy (they pay for you to send it to their guys in Washington and they professionally sharpen it by hand - the right way. It will be just as good - if not better - than brand new). However, do not get them for any Jap-style knives. Their blades are much too thick. If you want a Shun, they shine when they do the Western stuff. Their Jap stuff downright sucks. And take a wild guess as to the only style Shun knife I currently own
Part of me feels that Shun's only appeal to those white teenagers who watch anime and know a bunch of weird Japanese words, and the other part of me feels like "this knife is pretty sharp.... and dang if it's not the most comfortable knife I've ever held." But again, they're much too Western-style to do a good job of any of actual Jap jobs.
Global:
I can't stand them. I don't know what anyone sees in them. They're made with inferior steel, their handles are uncomfortable and slippery. They feel like they're about to snap in half at any point. I've never felt like they were ever that sharp. But people whom I respect like Anthony Bourdain(serious) and many others who know much more than I do swear by them. So take that for what it's worth. I want to disregard Globals so bad (and I have a lot of experience with them), but I see so many people I respect (some I know personally, some not) that really love them. I don't get it, but they're smarter than me and have that opinion, so there's that.
ETA: I think Global might offer a similar sharpening service as Shun, but my memory is fuzzy. If so, that's really cool (except I'd almost rather them keep the knife I sent
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That's all good if you're willing to wait until winter of 2016 to see your knife according to his website
He's not the only guy around doing this, and the turnaround is generally quicker than what it says on the website.
And really - your Victorinox should be fine in the meantime.
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patented edge that protects the blade itself from dulling.
No offense, but if you see anything resembling this line then it means the seller is selling you snake oil. Unless they've managed to defy the laws of physics without telling anyone, this is just impossible.
All knives dull. All knives need to be sharpened.
re: Why does Fournette get so much more pub than Chubb?
Posted by Julienas on 10/1/15 at 3:28 pm to cubsfan5150
I hate that I'm even wading into one of these topics, but the reason is simple IMO: Fournette has had more ridiculous moments.
That's not to say he's been better; Chubb breaks off 20 runs all the time. But none of them look like this:
Chubb's style of running is less immediately impressive than something like that. And FWIW I think he's a better back against Alabama with his unreal acceleration and low center of gravity. That's going to give the bigger/slower (note: I did not say "slow") LB's fits. I also think Guice is going to ball out for us in that game.
I "personally" would rather LF in general, but it's closer than people think.
That's not to say he's been better; Chubb breaks off 20 runs all the time. But none of them look like this:
Chubb's style of running is less immediately impressive than something like that. And FWIW I think he's a better back against Alabama with his unreal acceleration and low center of gravity. That's going to give the bigger/slower (note: I did not say "slow") LB's fits. I also think Guice is going to ball out for us in that game.
I "personally" would rather LF in general, but it's closer than people think.
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