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The former president couldn't help himself and proceeded to criticize the judicial system. When he was done, his attacks resembled more a clumsily fashioned noose dangling from his guilty neck, than any evidence of innocence.
️ .... And Trump acted like a 3yr old having a tantrum. What a effin embarrassment that this individual was once President, astounding he's able to run to be President again. 
Love the uniforms, the history, the Big House. But damn, you got caught cheating and I can't unsee the video evidence. It would be like seeing footage of the U.S. Capitol attack by Trump Supporters and denying it ever happened. It is a stain on the country as much as cheating is a stain on Michigan Football. You can't just wish it into the cornfield.
Maybe 2025 will give us a College Football champion we can be proud of. Honorable!
But not this season. For now, a Big *asterisk takes a knee next to the 2024 CFP Championship.
Thanks for participating Washington Huskies! You deserved better.
Michigan sign-stealing scandal, explained: Why Jim Harbaugh was suspended (freep.com)
Shoulda, Coulda, What If, If Only ! ! !
The Raiders play their last game of the season today, and Win, Lose, or Tie, it will sadden me. Saddened not because they're out of the playoffs, again, but because I'll miss the thrill they bring me on Sundays. You football fans know what I'm talking about; the thrill of the game, of your team battling against the enemy, with hope for a glorious victory.
If football Sunday does nothing else for a fan, it allows us to scream out our frustrations as well as triumphs in life. We do this not as lone soldiers, but as part of an enlisted, loyal battalion of team supporters. We put on our team hats and jerseys, like protective armor, then proceed to engage the enemies of life. Hopeful for a positive outcome. Whether it be on our own home turf or on the road, in our man caves or in sports bars, we take our positions on the battlefield with a sense of duty and honor.
"We have met the enemy, and they are ours" - Master Commandant Oliver Perry
We hope to win our battles every week, but we know on any given Sunday, anyone can lose to a stronger or weaker enemy. So, the challenge becomes gathering all emotions, minds, and bodies together to heal and prepare for the next encounter. It is as much a battle within as it is without. And to conquer one's self is the ultimate victory. No Fear!
I know comparing the fandom of football to war might seem farfetched and a bit over the top to some. But trust me when I tell you the comradery of team sports spirit, I've only found to be as strong or stronger amongst those in religious fellowship and/or veterans serving their country. From these two examples I must say that football fans are in good company.
Win, Lose, or Tie!
With 12 seconds remaining in the first half and Los Angeles leading 14-3, the Redskins took over at their own 12-yard line. Instead of simply running out the clock, Joe Gibbs inexplicably called "Rocket Screen" -- a screen pass from quarterback Joe Theismann to halfback Joe Washington coming out of the backfield. Anticipating the play, Charlie Sumner, the Raiders' linebackers coach, rushed the speedy, athletic Squirek onto the field as a replacement for Matt Millen. When Theismann dropped back to throw, he turned left, and tossed the ball into Squirek's hands. The linebacker made the catch and jogged five yards into the end zone, untouched. -Sports Illustrated
The name Jack Squirek will live on in the annals of legendary sports plays and moments!
Jack Squirek, a Super Bowl Champion with the 1983 Raiders, has passed away. The linebacker is best remembered for his legendary play in Superbowl XVIII, an out-of-nowhere interception/ pick six of Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann. Every true Raiders fan old enough knows his name, the miraculous play, and the blowout of the favored Redskins in that game.
Squirek may not have had a Hall of Fame NFL career, nine other players on the field that day would later be enshrined. But he is well entrenched on the Raiders list of clutch plays made by players in high stakes moments. The play earned him a place on the iconic Sports Illustrated cover, known for featuring the best in sports.
Jack Squirek wasn't named MVP of the game. That distinction deservedly went to RB Marcus Allen, who ran for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marcus had a miraculous 74-yard reverse run for a touchdown that sits on the Raiders clutch play/ clutch moments list. Today, Marcus is in the NFL Hall of Fame.
Like Marcus on that day, Jack delivered for the Raiders on the national stage in a game for all the marbles. And yes, he and the Raiders ended up with all the Redskins marbles and more.
Rest Well Champ!
