contraryman

re: Would be great if Izzy Besselman could get a moment in the game

Posted by contraryman on 2/26/26 at 8:02 pm to Snakebucket

So happy for her that she was able to get that time. She’s a fantastic young lady.

re: Would be great if Izzy Besselman could get a moment in the game

Posted by contraryman on 2/26/26 at 2:52 pm to tigersbb

I agree but don’t think it will happen. Izzy is awesome. I hate that this has taken the chance she would had to play a bit more this year and tonight. She will be successful at whatever she does.

IZZY!!!!!!

re: Lake Charles, Louisiana gal indicted after posting video threatening to kill ICE agents

Posted by contraryman on 2/19/26 at 6:02 pm to L.A.

Fat drunk, and stupid is no way to live your life

Political Talk

re: What is the coolest State Animal in your opinion? All 50 listed in post.

Posted by contraryman on 2/18/26 at 4:39 pm to contraryman

Oops. Beaver of course.

re: What is the coolest State Animal in your opinion? All 50 listed in post.

Posted by contraryman on 2/18/26 at 4:20 pm to Shreve Perry

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re: Masters merch?

Posted by contraryman on 2/17/26 at 7:29 pm to FirstCityDawg

Course map beach towel if they’re doing it this year

Golf Board

re: Good Scotch

Posted by contraryman on 2/13/26 at 1:43 pm to tigerrage08

Go for one of the Macallan or even a pricier Glen Livet. Scotch guys usually aren’t snobby.

Food and Drink

re: The Replacements

Posted by contraryman on 2/13/26 at 6:56 am to midnight1961

They are college alternative royalty.

One regret while DJ in college was not taking up my music director when he had passes and interview set up with them at Tipatina’s. Had a test and scheduled to work so passed on the offer. Ugh.

Music Board

re: How do culinary practices differ between North and South Louisiana?

Posted by contraryman on 2/6/26 at 1:00 pm to Rankest

North La = white gravy

South La = dark roux

re: Just watched a one hour program by Anthony Bourdain on South Louisiana food

Posted by contraryman on 2/1/26 at 8:06 pm to Trevaylin

Was this the show they did the Boucherie? If so, after he shot the pig and they boiled and shaved it, he produced one of the best lines ever on television.

re: If you could sing like anyone from history who would it be?

Posted by contraryman on 1/27/26 at 6:31 pm to TidenUP

Delp is a great one. I would say Art Garfunkel.

re: Best classic club in BR

Posted by contraryman on 1/20/26 at 7:17 pm to dbb

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J Alexander’s

This was the correct answer until the geniuses at their corporate office took it off the menu. They have told me they run at every once in a while as a special but sells out very quickly. I’m not sure how a restaurant can sell out of a sandwich.

Café, American George’s and mom’s are probably the best but I’m always looking for another option

Food and Drink

re: Boycott Matt Bowers Dealerships…..

Posted by contraryman on 1/18/26 at 9:55 am to KevinD

quote:
KevinD

You have a tiny D**k if this is what you are concerned with. Or I guess you could be “wok” if you think trying to harm someone’s business that doesn’t align with your beliefs. Or maybe you are 10 years old.

Anyway you look at it, you should not reproduce.

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re: This further confirms how worthless Kelly was at LSU.

Posted by contraryman on 1/14/26 at 12:51 pm to RingLeader

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Absolutely. How long does it take to grab the phone from an assistant coach and say, “hey man, we hear you’ve been setting it on fire this season. We can’t wait to get you to Baton Rouge to see LSU football and Saturday night in Death Valley in person. The sky is the limit here at LSU. Yada yada… if you need anything at all don’t hesitate to call or text me. Have a great day!”

Damn! You are good. A true closer. How long have you been recruiting? You really are persuasive. Players will be lining up with this strategy.

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re: So has LSU disbanded holistic admissions?

Posted by contraryman on 1/12/26 at 7:31 pm to Thecoz

I agree with your assessment but the economics of the situation cannot be ignored. If you up the stakes and no one plays, you have to change. You need to find a balance of growth and improved academics. The LSU brand sells itself in athletics but still has a way to go in overall academics but has made significant strides towards improvement. With the current landscape of investment in Louisiana, there is a possibility of really getting both to drive LSU, and the state, to an unprecedented growth trajectory.

Of course, the politics in the state will probably screw it up for everyone.

re: So has LSU disbanded holistic admissions?

Posted by contraryman on 1/12/26 at 6:14 pm to r0cky1

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Oh look a woke moron is triggered

You don’t have to be woke to understand that LSU was not always considered a top academic destination. In fact, I would argue that LSU has been better lately about being considered academically successful. The Cybersecurity program is getting recognized as a quality destination along with the rest of engineering. Also, Agriculture, Energy, and Coastal Studies are also very good. I also feel like Business and Human Sciences produce great students. Just my opinion though.

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re: The A's have been denied trademarks for "Las Vegas Athletics" & "Vegas Athletics"

Posted by contraryman on 1/6/26 at 1:21 pm to kywildcatfanone

How about

The Las Vegas Moist

More Sports

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re: Is there a better opening scene than Top Gun 1?

Posted by contraryman on 1/5/26 at 8:07 pm to TT9

Raising Arizona

Movie/TV Board

EMS at football ops

Posted by contraryman on 1/5/26 at 10:57 am

Have a friend that works near the ops building and said there is an ambulance and fire trucks there. Someone was waiving them into the parking lot. Does anyone have a contact that could fill us in on what happened?

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re: living in Sydney

Posted by contraryman on 1/3/26 at 10:28 pm to Richleau

My BIL is from Australia. The cost of living is astronomical. Three bedroom house in Sydney is stupid expensive so most people rent. I would love to visit but I am not sure it is worth living there. The entire country is like that.

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