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  • DLev said...

    Two down votes so far for my post. I see at least two people either really appreciate or don't understand irony. I'm guessing the latter.

    Or maybe they disagree with you and don't find it ironic at all. banghead

    Jon Snow

  • DLev said...

    Two down votes so far for my post. I see at least two people either really appreciate or don't understand irony. I'm guessing the latter.

    Its stated over and over because its the truth. Its no different than Sundance or whoever else taking every opportunity to kiss Ketch's ass. Why don't you go start a thread about that over there...

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    khorn28

  • khorn28 said...

    Its stated over and over because its the truth. Its no different than Sundance or whoever else taking every opportunity to kiss Ketch's ass. Why don't you go start a thread about that over there...

    I'm not even a member there. I pimp this site out every chance I can get to my friends and shaggybevo. My only complaint is the circle jerk is getting really annoying. We get it. This is a great site. It does not add to the site to constantly talk about how great it is. You all need to go watch the South Park "smug" episode.

    DLev

  • DLev said...

    I gave the original poster an upvote because the one criticism I've heard from friends about the site is the tendency of the regular posters to constantly talk about how great the staff is, etc, etc. (and I agree with the sentiment, it just doesn't have to be stated ad nauseum). Voting down someone expressing an opinion only adds to that stigma.

    I have seen that at all the UT sites. I actually have seen guys rip the staff here and their post has not been removed unlike at other sites.

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    clacknasty

  • Jon Snow said...

    Or maybe they disagree with you and don't find it ironic at all. banghead

    Let me explain this in smaller words. I stated my concern with the growth of this site is people over-praise it to the point of annoyance and act like they're better than everyone else, which is off-putting to outsiders and the response is down-votes for pointing out a fault. Then someone else responds as if I am an outsider when I was one of the first people on this board and have gone out of my way to bring it to others' attention. If you don't understand the irony, I can't really help you. And you all need to stop enjoying the smell of your own farts (once again, a South Park reference, look it up).

    DLev

  • DLev said...

    Let me explain this in smaller words. I stated my concern with the growth of this site is people over-praise it to the point of annoyance and act like they're better than everyone else, which is off-putting to outsiders and the response is down-votes for pointing out a fault. Then someone else responds as if I am an outsider when I was one of the first people on this board and have gone out of my way to bring it to others' attention. If you don't understand the irony, I can't really help you. And you all need to stop enjoying the smell of your own farts (once again, a South Park reference, look it up).

    It is better than everywhere else. Just my opinion. You shouldn't care what I think anyway. Subscribe where it makes you happy.

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    clacknasty

  • I think we have the best and most reliable info out there on the Longhorns.

    As it relates to recruiting, I don't just think we have the most knowledgeable and accurate recruiting expert (Gerry) but I think we have the top two (with Jeff). And I don't consider myself a slouch from a long-term knowledge base standpoint.

    Disagree if you want, but if you're looking for the best recruiting info on the Longhorns, there's a long, long way to second place.

    Boring or whatever some may call it, our recruiting info has been and will continue to be golden.

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    BobbyBurton

  • Not only recruiting, but we dominated the coaching search. I have to agree with Burton.

    I would also say that growing communities take time. Hookem.com's is coming together very nicely and I expect it to only get stronger.

    I also think the national board is popping and has some entertainment value for some.

    National Director of Scouting & Recruiting Analyst @GerryHam247

    Gerry Hamilton ●

  • I'm doing my best!

    Geez you just can't make everyone happy!
    afro

    nclawson ●

  • WOW there sure is a lot of nob slobbers on this site. I said that this site is boring witch it is and now i need to get laid or go somewhere else for entertainment really? If that is the case then damn what a waste of money. And Bobby if you think the few 3 line updates you give makes you the best in the business then the site has along way to go. The funny thing is that yall try to put down rivals.com but most of you are rivals retreads anyway. Also i like how the sheep all come out to defend the mods and this site when it has the same info that i can get on 5 different sites. I guess this site is not ready for big boy level conversations and disagreements. Everything must be happy go lucky or you will be deemed undersexed or Oprah follower. Have fun and flame away because this thread is now on its third page and is the most entertaining thing i have read on this site since the Brown and Cole commitments.

    Ram23

  • Take a hike, kid.

    trubbaman

  • trubbaman said...

    Take a hike, kid.

    You feel better now boy.

    Ram23

  • Gerry Hamilton said... What can we do to get the guns blazing for you? Serious Q.

    Blazing excitement is way overrated Gerry...

    maybe he needs a stinkin' honorary badge or something to feel better stache

    This post was edited by SoldierHorn on 4/19/2011 at 7:03 PM

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  • Ram, the other site deletes threads about this site because they're scared of losing membership and being shown up on a regular basis. That's the way it's been and if you mention our name it's either a banning or an admonishment. As for being a Rivals retread, that's a reach. Might want to do your homework on that. Have fun. Not deleting this.

    We're the only ones who cover Texas recruiting authoritatively. The others all just guess. All of them.

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    BobbyBurton

  • DLev said...

    Let me explain this in smaller words. I stated my concern with the growth of this site is people over-praise it to the point of annoyance and act like they're better than everyone else, which is off-putting to outsiders and the response is down-votes for pointing out a fault. Then someone else responds as if I am an outsider when I was one of the first people on this board and have gone out of my way to bring it to others' attention. If you don't understand the irony, I can't really help you. And you all need to stop enjoying the smell of your own farts (once again, a South Park reference, look it up).

    I agree with this. It is like a pack mentality here. Not that I care about getting down voted.

    NorthsideHorn ●

  • 'Hold it! The next man that makes a move, the _____ gets it.' Sheriff Bart aka Cleavon Jake Little from Chickasha, OK, expired at the early age of 53, 1992.

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    "Don't know. Never had one" -- D. Royal-Mack Brown how to coach a team after a losing season

    Bruce7

  • This site is easily head and shoulders above any other site for Texas recruiting information. Boring or not, I am glad it exists.

    Rivver

  • Two words ram Shaggy. Bevo. Entertainment wise you cannot beat it. Plus its free. Don't get me wrong I don't regret one single penny that comes out of my bank account for this site.

    Strawn1128 ●

  • If you want entertainment, Shaggy is free. You'll be right back here though because those people are idiots.

    Beast 512 ●

  • Any news on Jordan Hamilton or Tristan Thompson?

    Johnny2672

  • Johnny2672 said...

    Any news on Jordan Hamilton or Tristan Thompson?

    Not hearing anything real positive to be honest.

    National Director of Scouting & Recruiting Analyst @GerryHam247

    Gerry Hamilton ●

  • Can we get a Hank Dudek update?

    LonghornJeff

  • Sounds like the OP should get an OB subscription. I have one and I go there if I want to read endless OT threads.

    I think a lot of us came here to get away from that environment.

    PHLHorn

  • Gerry does an excellent job covering Longhorn sports and this is coming from an Aggie. If you don't like his coverage then you are more spoiled than I thought. Gig' em Gerry!

    Gunga La Gunga

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