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hlthe2b

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6. I think they could have "taken a break/slowed down" after they ran up the score to 100...

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Wed Jan 3, 2024, 11:13 AM

Jan 2024

I only defend college football teams doing this--where it is not uncommon-- with obviously majorly outmatched season opponents if they go down their entire eligible roster for experience purposes. Leaving in their first string is unconscionable IMO. Looking at you Michigan and Ohio State (two of the worst offenders in recent decades)...

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Grambling women's 🏀 159 - College of Biblical Studies 18 [View all] underpants Jan 2024 OP

I feel bad for anyone that had CBS plus the 140 and a half. n/t Xavier Breath Jan 2024 #1

😆 underpants Jan 2024 #2

Is the College of Biblical Studies really an elementary school? sinkingfeeling Jan 2024 #3

8 players on the team. All Freshman underpants Jan 2024 #4

I guess you see what happens when you are coached by "thoughts and prayers". 🤣🤣🤣🤣 madinmaryland Jan 2024 #8

Really? Jilly_in_VA Jan 2024 #5

The Bible school will get a really good payout which will support their team for the year. madinmaryland Jan 2024 #9

I think they could have "taken a break/slowed down" after they ran up the score to 100... hlthe2b Jan 2024 #6

Why should they play at less than their abilities? Chainfire Jan 2024 #7

In This Game, No Grambling Player... ProfessorGAC Jan 2024 #10

UGA all but sent in the concessionaires after moving through their entire roster to play in Orange Bowl hlthe2b Jan 2024 #11

You Have Provided No Alternative ProfessorGAC Jan 2024 #12

No. But I refuse to argue this with you, given your seeming lack of empathy for that outmatched team hlthe2b Jan 2024 #13