CMC intro presser. Things to know..

Pa$ky859

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Press confernce is over. Get to work.

Just because it's banned does not mean it does not happen. Refer to the Whitakers of the aptly named, Odd, West Virgnia.

Additionally, being "backwards" is more than just inbreeding (although that does not help). It's a lack of educational and social progress. Which then provides the answer to your question - West Virginia. And now, apparently, Iowa.
I live in Kentucky, but work in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. We are right across the river. Kentucky has a huge misconception. It’s like a lot of states. Northern KY is pretty much Cincinnati suburbs. Louisville feels like a different state and does their own thing. Lexington is all about UK and horses. It’s beautiful with plenty to do. Now, when you get to Eastern KY where my mom’s side of the family is from…… you have some honest, hard working coal-miner types, some hillbillies, and then some total inbreds.

I went to College in PA, so I think it’s very similar.
 

djmccaslin

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I have no ties to West Virginia other than to like the scenery driving through it, but I have to defend them on this one.

Some states that ban 1st cousin marriage:

West Virginia
Kentucky
Mississippi

Some states that allow 1 cousin marriage:

California
New York
Massachusettes

Which states are the backward ones?
Just a guess but those states that banned it is probably because it had become a problem. Those states that didn't is likely due to it never being an issue or something would think to do.

Basically, you don't ban something if it's never an issue.
 
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I have no ties to West Virginia other than to like the scenery driving through it, but I have to defend them on this one.

Some states that ban 1st cousin marriage:

West Virginia
Kentucky
Mississippi

Some states that allow 1 cousin marriage:

California
New York
Massachusettes

Which states are the backward ones?

Uh, because we don't need laws to not marry our cousins in CA, NY, NJ, CT, MA?
 

Grant Green

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I found myself saying to my tv “stoppppp stoppppp apologizing.” And I’m saying that as someone who strongly believes in speaking without profanity.
Assuming you are referring to Kraft (I haven't watched yet), I generally don't have a huge issue with some profanity if it is used sparingly and to really emphasize something. However, my completely unqualified psychological opinion is that people who constantly have to say "f*ck" have security issues. It strikes me as an effort to make yourself sound like a tough guy. Not to mention, it loses its effect if you use it every sentence. One other guy who does this - Bill O'Brien.
 

Moogy

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Nobody wants or wanted CMC or BGF to be a "Paterno advocate". The "409ers" don't need a Paterno parade or celebration...just an acknowledgment from the University that they f'd up in the way they treated him in 2011 and a heartfelt and PUBLIC apology.

Going forward....Let's go Coach Matt!!!
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Moogy

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I have no ties to West Virginia other than to like the scenery driving through it, but I have to defend them on this one.

Some states that ban 1st cousin marriage:

West Virginia
Kentucky
Mississippi

Some states that allow 1 cousin marriage:

California
New York
Massachusettes

Which states are the backward ones?
The ones that had to outlaw it, because it happens so frequently there.
 
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PSUHarry

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I have no ties to West Virginia other than to like the scenery driving through it, but I have to defend them on this one.

Some states that ban 1st cousin marriage:

West Virginia
Kentucky
Mississippi

Some states that allow 1 cousin marriage:

California
New York
Massachusettes

Which states are the backward ones?
Which state have more teeth per capita?
 

PSUHarry

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Assuming you are referring to Kraft (I haven't watched yet), I generally don't have a huge issue with some profanity if it is used sparingly and to really emphasize something. However, my completely unqualified psychological opinion is that people who constantly have to say "f*ck" have security issues. It strikes me as an effort to make yourself sound like a tough guy. Not to mention, it loses its effect if you use it every sentence. One other guy who does this - Bill O'Brien.
It actually shows lack of creativity and intelligence. It's a crutch, and is indicative of ineffective leadership.
 

SkiSkiSki

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Uh, because we don't need laws to not marry our cousins in CA, NY, NJ, CT, MA?
It is more likely that you have significant populations of ethnic/culteral groups that believe that 1st cousin marriage is acceptible and your politically correct leadership doesn't dare offend them. If you think those states are any less likely than others to have incestual relationships, you are sorely mistaken. It isn't 1850 anymore.
 
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Connorpozlee

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I live in Kentucky, but work in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. We are right across the river. Kentucky has a huge misconception. It’s like a lot of states. Northern KY is pretty much Cincinnati suburbs. Louisville feels like a different state and does their own thing. Lexington is all about UK and horses. It’s beautiful with plenty to do. Now, when you get to Eastern KY where my mom’s side of the family is from…… you have some honest, hard working coal-miner types, some hillbillies, and then some total inbreds.

I went to College in PA, so I think it’s very similar.
Where an eastern KY is your mother from? I ended up down here after doing a summer as a summer camp counselor (then two full years) stint as a volunteer with the Christian Appalachian Project. Eye opening for me.
 
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Pa$ky859

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Where an eastern KY is your mother from? I ended up down here after doing a summer as a summer camp counselor (then two full years) stint as a volunteer with the Christian Appalachian Project. Eye opening for me.
Pineville. Or if you are from that part of Kentucky, you say, “Bell County”
 
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Big_O

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I believe he grew up in Massillon, Ohio.
He went to Massillon Perry HS, not the other well known Massillon HS where Paul Brown coached and Chris Spielman played at. His father was the HS HC at nearby Jackson HS, where the kids of a friend of mine went to back in the late 80’s (at the time I was living in North Canton, home of Todd Blackledge).
 
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Alphalion75

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He went to Massillon Perry HS, not the other well known Massillon HS where Paul Brown coached and Chris Spielman played at. His father was the HS HC at nearby Jackson HS, where the kids of a friend of mine went to back in the late 80’s (at the time I was living in North Canton, home of Todd Blackledge).
Yes....very much aware. And technically it's not Massillon High School, but is actually Washington High School. My High school played them a few times. Paul Brown Stadium is impressive fir a high school field.
 

WDLion

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Ladies and gentlemen, we got our man.

Coach Campbell crushed that presser! I know that doesn’t correlate to wins, but I love his energy. I love his Faith, Family, Football. I am not big on criers, but I felt his was a genuine “I started from humble beginnings and I’ve made my family proud by reaching the pinnacle” type moment. It felt way different compared to plastic, fake, you are lucky I’m here type coaches.

Now, let’s get some players and get ready for 2026. WE ARE!
Faith, Family, Football.
What about Fighter?
Looks like he's great at the other F.
 

royboy

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He said he had grandparents in PA whom he visited often and that they rooted for PSU.
Ha...similar to the greatest college basketball coach

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The mother of legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski,
Emily Krzyzewski, was born and raised in Keisterville, Pennsylvania, a small community near Uniontown in Fayette County.
While Coach K himself grew up in Chicago, he has spoken often about his strong family ties to Western Pennsylvania. He and his family would take long summer car trips from Chicago to Keisterville to visit relatives when he was a child.
He mentioned in 2018 that he still had some family living in the area.
 

Big_O

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Yes....very much aware. And technically it's not Massillon High School, but is actually Washington High School. My High school played them a few times. Paul Brown Stadium is impressive fir a high school field.
My high school never played Washington or Canton McKinley, but was in the same conference and played Warren Harding (Chaz Coleman’s HS) with their stadium seating 20K.

For 5 years I used to pass by Canton McKinley on the way to work. I know the Canton-Akron-Massillon area well.
 

DCLion11

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Apologize a lot but don't change... that's my motto
Sorry Season 7 GIF by Curb Your Enthusiasm
 

leinbacker

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Press confernce is over. Get to work.

Just because it's banned does not mean it does not happen. Refer to the Whitakers of the aptly named, Odd, West Virgnia.

Additionally, being "backwards" is more than just inbreeding (although that does not help). It's a lack of educational and social progress. Which then provides the answer to your question - West Virginia. And now, apparently, Iowa.

And yet, with that lack of education and social programs, they know what a woman is.
 

Ludd

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Ladies and gentlemen, we got our man.

Coach Campbell crushed that presser! I know that doesn’t correlate to wins, but I love his energy. I love his Faith, Family, Football. I am not big on criers, but I felt his was a genuine “I started from humble beginnings and I’ve made my family proud by reaching the pinnacle” type moment. It felt way different compared to plastic, fake, you are lucky I’m here type coaches.

Now, let’s get some players and get ready for 2026. WE ARE!
The most impressive and telling part of his press conference was him breaking down at the very beginning…that showed me that this was truly a place he wanted to coach and he was overwhelmed that he finally made it. That kind of feeling doesn’t just happen because you’re happy you ended up somewhere.
 

Moogy

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It actually shows lack of creativity and intelligence. It's a crutch, and is indicative of ineffective leadership.

I'll take shiznit this mothereffer made up for 1,000 damn dollars, Alex, my mothereffer ...


AI Overview


Swearing isn't a direct measure of intelligence
, but studies suggest a link: people who swear more often tend to have larger vocabularies and better verbal fluency, indicating language sophistication, not poverty. Knowing when and how to use profanity appropriately is a sophisticated social skill, and swearing can even help manage pain and express strong emotions, suggesting cognitive benefits rather than a lack of intellect.

Evidence pointing to intelligence:

  • Verbal Fluency: Research shows a strong correlation between the number of swear words a person can list and the number of non-swear words they can list, indicating a broader vocabulary.
  • Social Cognition: The ability to strategically deploy curse words in the right context (like knowing when to use them vs. when not to) requires social intelligence.
  • Emotional Regulation: Swearing can be a healthy outlet for stress, anger, and pain, improving pain tolerance and performance in physical tasks.

The other side of the coin:
  • Perception: Despite research, people often still perceive frequent swearers as less intelligent or trustworthy.
  • Complexity: Intelligence is multifaceted, and swearing is just one behavior; some studies conflate broad vocabulary with overall intelligence, which isn't the same.

Conclusion
While swearing doesn't make you intelligent, the ability to use taboo language effectively suggests strong verbal and social skills, challenging the old myth that it's just a sign of a limited vocabulary
.
 
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Moogy

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The most impressive and telling part of his press conference was him breaking down at the very beginning…that showed me that this was truly a place he wanted to coach and he was overwhelmed that he finally made it. That kind of feeling doesn’t just happen because you’re happy you ended up somewhere.

His over-emotional state was the only drawback to the whole thing ... he seemed like he was ready to cry too many times, and at times when it didn't make sense, given the topic. Hopefully that's not something that continues on, where he's too sappy for no good reason.

Other than that, off to a good start.
 

Grant Green

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I'll take shiznit this mothereffer made up for 1,000 damn dollars, Alex, my mothereffer ...


AI Overview


Swearing isn't a direct measure of intelligence
, but studies suggest a link: people who swear more often tend to have larger vocabularies and better verbal fluency, indicating language sophistication, not poverty. Knowing when and how to use profanity appropriately is a sophisticated social skill, and swearing can even help manage pain and express strong emotions, suggesting cognitive benefits rather than a lack of intellect.

Evidence pointing to intelligence:

  • Verbal Fluency: Research shows a strong correlation between the number of swear words a person can list and the number of non-swear words they can list, indicating a broader vocabulary.
  • Social Cognition: The ability to strategically deploy curse words in the right context (like knowing when to use them vs. when not to) requires social intelligence.
  • Emotional Regulation: Swearing can be a healthy outlet for stress, anger, and pain, improving pain tolerance and performance in physical tasks.

The other side of the coin:
  • Perception: Despite research, people often still perceive frequent swearers as less intelligent or trustworthy.
  • Complexity: Intelligence is multifaceted, and swearing is just one behavior; some studies conflate broad vocabulary with overall intelligence, which isn't the same.

Conclusion
While swearing doesn't make you intelligent, the ability to use taboo language effectively suggests strong verbal and social skills, challenging the old myth that it's just a sign of a limited vocabulary
.
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It may suggest insecurity if the swearing is:


1. Overcompensation


Using “f*ck” constantly to appear tougher, funnier, or more confident can be a way of masking:


  • social discomfort
  • fear of not being taken seriously
  • desire to fit in

2. Nervous filler


If someone is tossing in “f*ck” the way others use “um” or “like,” it can indicate:


  • anxiety
  • social self-consciousness
  • poor self-monitoring

3. Seeking validation


When swearing is used to get reactions or laughs, it can reflect:


  • worry about acceptance
  • trying to impress peers

4. Escalation when challenged


If someone swears more when they feel threatened or criticized, that’s often tied to:


  • defensiveness
  • low emotional security
 

Ludd

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His over-emotional state was the only drawback to the whole thing ... he seemed like he was ready to cry too many times, and at times when it didn't make sense, given the topic. Hopefully that's not something that continues on, where he's too sappy for no good reason.

Other than that, off to a good start.
I disagree…it’s a big deal and he felt it as a big deal. He was changing his whole life and his family’s life. Moving your kids away from their lives , especially at the age his kids are, is a difficult thing especially if they’re doing it just for your dreams. Then throw in his feelings toward ISU, that makes it difficult.
 

Moogy

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More from ChatGPT...

It may suggest insecurity if the swearing is:


1. Overcompensation


Using “f*ck” constantly to appear tougher, funnier, or more confident can be a way of masking:


  • social discomfort
  • fear of not being taken seriously
  • desire to fit in

2. Nervous filler


If someone is tossing in “f*ck” the way others use “um” or “like,” it can indicate:


  • anxiety
  • social self-consciousness
  • poor self-monitoring

3. Seeking validation


When swearing is used to get reactions or laughs, it can reflect:


  • worry about acceptance
  • trying to impress peers

4. Escalation when challenged


If someone swears more when they feel threatened or criticized, that’s often tied to:


  • defensiveness
  • low emotional security

ChatGPT is effing stupid.

Regardless, most of the high achievers and intellectuals who actually accomplish things in the real world (i.e. not academics) that I've met curse like sailors when they're around people they're comfortable and/or familiar with. For fun, for stress relief, for emphasis ... any and all reasons ... in both professional and private situations. If there's an exec/professional who doesn't curse, everyone looks at them funny if they're around them long enough.

And, yeah, it's different from the way some socially awkward wannabe tough guy teen would curse.

Here, this is a sports environment ... dropping f bombs should be expected.
 

EricLAllen

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Will you feel the same when he loses to Ohio...not tOSU, like he did in 2023?

He's got a history of not having teams ready in the non conference.
BTW: Not instigating here, just a "heads up".

I'd still run through a wall for him. Games like that suck, but Notre Dame lost to NIU last year and still did all right. It happens. OU wasn't too shabby that year probably, and that game was at Peden Stadium. Tough place to play, very small stadium with a grassy hill that people sit on in one of the end zones. They ambushed Pitt one year there as well.

Just don't make a habit of it.
 
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Grant Green

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ChatGPT is effing stupid.

Regardless, most of the high achievers and intellectuals who actually accomplish things in the real world (i.e. not academics) that I've met curse like sailors when they're around people they're comfortable and/or familiar with. For fun, for stress relief, for emphasis ... any and all reasons ... in both professional and private situations. If there's an exec/professional who doesn't curse, everyone looks at them funny if they're around them long enough.

And, yeah, it's different from the way some socially awkward wannabe tough guy teen would curse.

Here, this is a sports environment ... dropping f bombs should be expected.
I didn't say anything about intelligence.
And since you brought it up, most of the high achievers and intellectuals who accomplish anything the I've met don't tend to swear a lot, so my tiny sample size cancels your tiny sample size.
I will say, when someone like that does drop a well timed F bomb, it sure does get your attention.