Biden is blocking some arms shipments to Isreal. Biden says, "not so." Mark Levin is trustworthy. Biden is not.

Biden helps his pals in Tehran. Biden is no pal to Netenyahoo.

Seems like an easy way to avoid the death penalty is not to rape children. Problem solved.

How many of you all knew that Tito Jackson (Jackson 5, etc.) lives around Claremore? Wierd...

I just read an article that the Big 12 is thinking of selling their/our naming rights. When I saw it I was thinking something line; AT&T/Big 12 but it said that they would drop "Big" and add "McDonald's" or whatever. Total crap IMO.

https://www.espn.com/college-footba...-explores-selling-naming-rights-title-sponsor

Waco LB Donovan Jones

The all time greats are dropping like flies lately.

Appears things got sorted out and this is likely what Nardo was hinting at earlier todau

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What do you think the point spread will be against the piggies on Sept 7? I gave one of them 6 points because he wouldn’t take a straight up bet after years of smack talk. I need Gundy to run up the score on these guys.

I didn’t know he committed to them. I guess he’s back on the market. Per Tulsa World.

We’re being ruled by degenerate weirdos.

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Big 12 Football Power Index rankings for 2024: Which teams are underrated, overrated?​

Justin Martinez
The Oklahoman

Times have changed in the Big 12.

Say goodbye to OU and Texas, two powerhouse football programs that are now in the SEC. Say hello to four new competitors in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Arizona State, all of which came from the Pac-12.

It's a new-look field. And with OU and Texas, who boast a combined seven of the last 10 regular-season Big 12 titles, the conference crown is up for grabs. A new hierarchy will take shape this upcoming season, and there are already projections of what it'll look like.

ESPN recently released its Football Power Index (FPI), a power rating that tracks each team's strength relative to an average FBS squad. Teams are rated on offense, defense and special teams.

Here's a look at where each Big 12 team ranks in ESPN's FPI and whether or not they should be higher or lower:

Big 12 football power index (FPI) rankings​

1. Kansas Jayhawks​

• 2023 record: 9-4
• Projected 2024 record: 8.7-3.6

Kansas is on the rise, and quarterback Jalon Daniels has the potential to win Big 12 Player of the Year if he can stay healthy. But that's a big "if," and the defense also lost key contributors at all three levels. Safety Kenny Logan Jr., linebacker Rich Miller and edge rusher Austin Booker are no longer in the mix. Kansas will still be one of the best teams in the Big 12 this season, but the top spot is a bit too high.

Ranking: Overrated

2. Kansas State Wildcats​

• 2023 record: 9-4
• Projected 2024 record: 8.4-3.9

Kansas State is handing the keys to sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson, who's now in charge of a dynamic offense. The Wildcats boast an elite running back duo of DJ Giddens and Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards, and they've added Penn State transfer Dante Cephas to a wide receiver room full of returners. Throw in a defense with plenty of depth at defensive end and in the secondary, and Kansas State is geared up for a strong season.

Ranking: Accurate

3. Arizona Wildcats​

• 2023 record: 10-3
• Projected 2024 record: 7.9-4.3

Quarterback Noah Fifita and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan are a lethal duo, and the Wildcats still have a strong offensive line despite losing Jordan Morgan to the NFL Draft. But Arizona got hit with a setback when head coach Jedd Fisch left for Washington, and it lost a few key players such as lead running back Jonah Coleman to the transfer portal. The No. 3 spot on this is generous for a team under a newly-hired head coach Brent Brennan.

Ranking: Overrated

4. Oklahoma State Cowboys​

• 2023 record: 10-4
• Projected 2024 record: 7.6-4.6

OSU reached the Big 12 title game last season, and it's returning plenty of key contributors. Quarterback Alan Bowman is back for a seventh season, and running back Ollie Gordon II is a Heisman hopeful. The Cowboys also return 10 starters on defense including linebacker Nick Martin, although they must improve after allowing 28.6 points per game last season. Still, OSU's Big 12 experience and wealth of returners warrants a higher spot on this list.

Ranking: Underrated

5. Utah Utes​

• 2023 record: 8-5
• Projected 2024 record: 7.8-4.4

Cameron Rising's return is huge. And while health is a concern, he has strong targets in tight end Brant Kuithe and USC transfer wide receiver Dorian Singer. Utah also returns eight starters on a defense that only allowed 19.3 points per game last season. There's some hesitation with the secondary, but Georgia Tech transfer Kenan Johnson and Michigan transfer Cameron Calhoun are good pickups. The No. 5 spot is way too low for a Utah team that, if healthy, could compete for a Big 12 title

Ranking: Underrated

6. Texas Tech Red Raiders​

• 2023 record: 7-6
• Projected 2024 record: 7.6-4.5

Behren Morton is the guy following the loss of quarterback Tyler Shough. And while there are a ton of new faces at wide receiver, running back Tahj Brooks should serve as a safety blanket. Oregon transfer Ben Roberts should also provide some much-need pass rushing. All of this sounds good on paper, but the same could be said last offseason. The No. 6 spot sounds more like a ceiling for Texas Tech than an accurate projection.

Ranking: Overrated

7. TCU Horned Frogs​

• 2023 record: 5-7
• Projected 2024 record: 7-5.1

After reaching the College Football Playoff's championship game in 2022, TCU failed to make a bowl game last season. The Horned Frogs were subpar defensively, but the hope is that additions such as Notre Dame defensive lineman Nana Osafo-Mensah and Texas cornerback Austin Jordan will help. Still, injury concerns surrounding quarterback Josh Hoover aren't encouraging. I could see TCU falling to the bottom half of the standings.

Ranking: Overrated

8. UCF Knights​

• 2023 record: 6-7
• Projected 2024 record: 7.4-4.7

UCF struggled last season as it navigated a Big 12 schedule for the first time. But Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson is a strong addition on offense. And after UCF lost more than half of its starters on defense, Miami defensive lineman Nyjalik Kelly and Texas Tech linebacker Jesiah Pierre should be able to contribute right away. The Knights finished ninth in the Big 12 last season, and they'll likely stay in the middle of the pack.

Ranking: Accurate

9. West Virginia Mountaineers​

• 2023 record: 9-4
• Projected 2024 record: 6.3-5.8

With a strong offensive line, an explosive running back duo of Jahiem White and CJ Donaldson and a mobile quarterback in Garrett Greene, West Virginia's offense is loaded. The Mountaineers also ranked first in the Big 12 in sacks (33) last season, and defensive lineman Sean Martin is back as the leader of another good group. West Virginia made strides last season, and it has everything it needs to finish in the top half of the Big 12 standings this time around.

Ranking: Underrated

10. Colorado Buffaloes​

• 2023 record: 4-8
• Projected 2024 record: 6.3-5.8

After beginning last season with a win over TCU, Colorado went on to finish last in the Pac-12 standings. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Travis Hunter are two high-level players who won't have trouble adjusting to the Big 12, but who else will step up? Colorado has plenty of new faces and even more question marks up front, both on offense and defense. That makes it hard to put the Buffaloes any higher than No. 10.

Ranking: Accurate

11. Iowa State Cyclones​

• 2023 record: 7-6
• Projected 2024 record: 6.6-5.5

No team on this list is more underrated than Iowa State, which has the most returning production in the nation (86%). Quarterback Rocco Becht is back in the mix, and so is the wide receiver duo of Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins. Then there's sophomore Abu Sama III, who could be due for a breakout campaign. And let's not forget about Iowa State's defense, which is a consistent strength. The Cyclones are a dark horse to compete for a Big 12 title this season, making the No. 11 spot far too low.

Ranking: Underrated

12. Baylor Bears​

• 2023 record: 3-9
• Projected 2024 record: 5.8-6.2

After going 3-9 last season, Baylor searched for solutions this offseason. It hired Cal offensive coordinator Jake Spavital, a former Tulsa Union star. And after quarterback Blake Shapen transferred to Mississippi State, Baylor replaced him with Toledo transfer and MAC Player of the Year DeQuan Finn. But defense is still a concern for the Bears, who allowed the most points per game in the Big 12 last season (33.5). Baylor should make some progress, but the No. 12 spot sounds about right.

Ranking: Accurate

Oklahoma All-State baseball: How faith, desire shaped Ethan Holliday's drive for Stillwater​

Jordan Davis
The Oklahoman

It didn't take long for Ethan Holliday to get comfortable in the Stillwater baseball program.

In his eyes, adverse situations aren't obstacles but opportunities for growth. Holliday's resilience shone through after the Pioneers' season his freshman year.

Stillwater was fresh from losing to eventual Class 6A state champion Owasso in the regional playoffs. While the loss stung at the time, Holiday's focus remained on a greater purpose.

"I knew we had the talent then, but sometimes baseball doesn't go in your favor," Holliday said. "I could've been better too — and that's the great thing about sports — every game is a learning experience."

Since then, he's learned a lot about himself. And the response to his evolution has been nothing short of stellar.



Holliday's talent has propelled him to the top of the country's high school baseball players, with most outlets considering him the top prospect in the 2025 class. Over a year ago, he committed to play collegiately for his uncle, Oklahoma State head coach Josh Holliday.

Driven by his dedication to his long-term MLB aspirations, Ethan Holliday remains hell-bent on reaching the heights his family has at the professional level.

After all, his father, Matt Holliday, was a seven-time MLB All-Star and older brother Jackson is currently the top-ranked prospect in the sport.


"I try to stay humble and not think too big of myself," Ethan said. "I want to become the best version of myself. Whether that's Ethan the person or Ethan the player, I feel it'll always come with hard work if you want to be great at what you do."

So far, his diligent mindset has paid off for him vastly.

Holliday is The Oklahoman's 2024 All-State Baseball Player of the Year.

"I've known Ethan since he was about 6 years old, and it's no surprise seeing him become the player he is," Pioneers coach Marty Lees said. "He's made everyone in this program better just because of who he is on and off the field."

Lees is a longtime college baseball coach with stops as an assistant on staff at Oklahoma State and Oregon State. He recently spent three seasons as the head coach of Washington State before becoming the head coach at Stillwater in 2023.

Holliday has left an unusual impression on Lees, whose coaching career spans nearly 30 years.


"I've been fortunate to coach a lot of college kids and players who eventually were able to make it to the big leagues," Lees said. "Ethan Holliday will be the best player I ever coach my life.

"He has talent that kids typically aren't able to scratch at his age. Some of the things that he does today often take players deep into their college careers to attain. It's gotten to the point that every time he gets up to the plate, I know he's going to do something extraordinary."

As a junior, Holliday did that more times than not.

He continued to live up to the hype in 2024, posting a .409 batting average with 12 home runs, 40 hits, and 40 RBI while leading the Pioneers to a 27-9 record. His gifted instincts also showed up in the infield, where he perpetually made jaw-dropping defensive plays.

He picked up his play in the second half of the season even further, as the Pioneers won 17 of their final 20 games thanks to his efforts at the plate. Holliday cemented himself as one of the most feared hitters in the state as nearly a third of his at-bats resulted in intentional walks.

The walks often played to Stillwater's strengths as Lees viewed the opposing pitcher's hesitance as a cheat code. Throughout the season, he began strategizing where to place Holliday in the lineup depending on the opponent.

Whenever Stillwater needed a game-changing play, Holliday rose to the occasion.


"I just try to stay grounded in my faith and trust the plan 24/7," Holliday said. "I try my best to honor God in everything I do. I can become a little bit better every day, which pushes me to keep going when things get tough."

Since his arrival, Holliday and the Stillwater baseball program have long yearned another opportunity to play for a state championship.

In May, the team stood one game away from its goal. Yet, the Pioneers' season ended at the hands of eventual Class 6A champion Westmoore in the state semifinals. The loss evoked a feeling that Holliday aims to avoid in the future as he prepares for his senior campaign this offseason.

No matter how long his list of personal accolades grows, Holliday credits those who pour their support into him with his success.

"It's always been one of my goals to be named the All-State player of the year, and this also makes me appreciate the guys in the locker room with me even more," Holliday said.

"We're brothers on and off the field, and I couldn't ask for better teammates and coaches. I'm excited to see where our program can take it because we're returning with a great team. Stillwater baseball is in a really special place."

Sinwar admits openly that he wants more Palestinian casualties. They are “necessary sacrifices” that will “infuse life into the veins of this nation, prompting it to rise to its glory and honor.”

Hamas military chief Yahya Sinwar admitted that the terror group views Palestinian casualties as “necessary sacrifices.”

Damn that common sense, it wins again.

Confirmed by the leftist Lord Fauci.

Then there’s the genius that is Donald Trump.

One of my childhood hero's. Damn we are getting old.

Wouldn't Kackles Harris make for a fun election. LOL

While a new Politico–Morning Consult poll with data about Harris shows that she shares her boss’s general election vulnerability, Democrats remain bullish on her. Seventy-four percent think she’d make a good president. By a 59 percent to 31 percent margin, they think she could win a 2024 general election. She’s stronger than Biden among the Black and Latino voters that have been stressing Democrats in recent years. And in terms of early 2028 preferences among Democrats, she’s far ahead of the competition (Harris is at 41 percent; Pete Buttigieg is at 15 percent; Newsom is at 14 percent; Whitmer is at 5 percent). Harris is already the principal voice of her administration and her party on the GOP threat to abortion rights, which will very likely become a more prominent issue as November approaches. She’s not going anywhere.

The Great Censoring/Purge is beginning... Read it for yourself, and as we know the Twinks in San Fran censor with a broad had when it involved their fragile ideologies...

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Here is the $64,000 question. Will Congress step up and become the legislative law making branch of the Federal government again?
SCOTUS is destroying government Administration over reach for us right now. But will Congress step up?

The battle is over "Chevron Deference" - giving government agencies free license to fill any gaps not explicitly covered by legislation - vs "Rule of Lenity" where the government must apply the most favorable interpretation to the individual Citizen.

When overreaching, Chevron Deference results in a Soviet style Administrative Class waging lawfare on the Citizens.
Rule of Lenity fundamentally forces the Legislature to pass any laws (vs Department "rules") that impede/impact Citizens.

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Take'm at their word folks....
- Lawfare is gearing up
- Stocking up on baby genocide poison
- Fight enforcement of US immigration and border laws