Crossfire update (Unfriended)

[satam55]

ATX89 asked about Sean Adams. Sean Adams joined Inside Texas today. Also Sean Adams is a columnist, so he was never gonna be breaking news or giving insider info.

 

[HornSolo]

Sorry HS family I did not mean to create a crossfire storm so to speak. I was just concerned that something was up with Darrell and he may have had to go into witness protection or something.

I do miss crossfire and it is the reason I joined. I do not plan on jumping ship but would like that premium product to return if possible.

 

[JimR]

nice to know who the key people are.

 

[UTK66]

Here brotha.

What the hell did you do with BBdude?? You kill his character off the show and not tell anyone??

Sneaky SOB.

 

[streettopeschel]

whole lotta over-analysis in this thread. insiders are a cancer to the program? seriously? this ain't wikileaks and there's no national security implications. it's one of a half-dozen (+/-) websites devoted to following UT sports. they ALL hasve some version of FOB. Just like every other college that is passionate about sports has their 'leakers'. bama, fsu et al survive.

Somehow in this dangerous climate of inside info becoming public, the program trudges on.

entertaining thread though. please continue.

 

[ATX89]

The entire "Nick Saban" chapter was nothing other than violated confidences. Anonymous sources are problematic at best. The only time a source wants to remain anonymous is to avoid repercussions of going public and on the record. Make me the argument why anyone involved with the program would want to remain anonymous while dishing inside information. What repercussions does the individual want to avoid?

Absolutely ridiculous.  Nothing was reported here that the sources didn't want reported.  You can't  believe half of what you type.  Just  because Powers and Patterson scuttled any Sexton client from becoming our next head coach doesn't mean the info wasn't valid and accurate at that time.

 

[North Texas Golfer]

Every anonymous source or insider has an agenda and bias. So when an anonymous source/insider shares information with someone connected with a website they do it knowing full well that it will be disseminated to the public via that website. They do that because they want the information they have to be shared. Otherwise they wouldn't share it at all or if they don't want info to be shared they will make that known. So I seriously doubt that anyone's confidence has been violated.

Now back to the original subject matter, i.e. content. No question that quality content is lacking on this site, part of which is due to the fact that content goes lacking on any longhorn website from about April to August. That's just the nature of the beast. That being said, I am more than a little surprised at the lack of content so far since fall practice has started. It's downright amusing to looked at the subject matters of the pinned threads.

 

[ATX89]

I'll chime in because I know Aaron started this site way before McPhaul was around, way before most of you posted here. I've reiterated this several times and I will do it again.  I know Aaron from our days at UT and he is a standup guy in every aspect of the word. He told me from several years ago that this site had every intention of becoming something unique and it is still becoming "unique."  ATX89, I don't know you but if you think this site was built around and managed by McPhaul (who I don't happen to know), then you are mistaken.  I won't let you make ridiculous statements.  And from what I see Matt Cotcher (who I also don't know) is putting in a ton of work.  I emailed Aaron last week and we have yet to speak, but I am certain he has something special planned for the site.  

You act like you are McPhaul's personal secretary or perhaps you are kin to him.  If you don't like things here then you should not post here.  It's fairly simple. If you have complaints, voice them reasonably and with decency.

I am not a premium member only because I cannot afford it. If I had $5 per month to spend on my limited budget this would be the first site I join because the people here are genuine. While I lurk more than anything, I like Horn Sports because the people here are generally of sound mind and Aaron is a good guy.

I've never, ever said Darrell started this site.  Do you know why he's on this site?  He didn't just show up.  Tell me something.  How much has the membership on this site increased since Darrell came aboard?  I know the answer and I definitely know you have no clue.  Let me know in any of my posts where I've made ridiculous or untrue statements, much less any unreasonable or indecent posts?  That you don't like my posts, concerns, or views doesn't mean my posts are unreasonable or indecent, but thanks for playing.

You've elaborated on why you can't afford $5 a month so you would likely agree that paying that amount deserves real value correct?  You also currently don't see the "premium content".  Help me understand why does that prevent those of us who do spend our hard earned $5/month from wondering why our content is basically no different from what you see for free and content that is already posted before it shows up on this site on places like Shaggy Bevo, TexasSports.com, and other free boards.

Next time you post, get your facts straight.  Frankly I would have cancelled by now, but I'm one of the idiots that paid for a full year and I've not been given any options for a pro-rated refund thus far.   Not sure why that makes me an unreasonable or indecent poster and especially when you haven't contributed one penny to this site.

Lastly, you have no right and are in no position to tell me where, what or when I can and can't post and especially when you aren't even a premium member while I paid for a full year in advance.  I've asked straightforward and civil questions and expressed my concerns rationally and without any vitriol. Just because you don't like my viewpoints gives you no right to try and dictate how I can conduct myself on this board and especially when I've been civil and rational.  I've seen horrific posters on this board and never once have I seen you dictate squat to any of those individuals.  If I didn't care about this board  I wouldn't post my concerns.  Unfortunately, I see no improvement and the trajectory since several of us signed up for the premium service has decreased instead of improved. 

Sean Adams is apparently not contributing despite the big announcement a few months ago that he was joining.  Rumor was Gerry Hamilton was going to contribute......never happened.  Crossfire is either gone or delayed when it is available, but has not been posted in over 2 weeks and was the best content on this site.....like it or not.  

I do know Darrell.  I don't know Aaron.  Nowhere in my posts, questions, or concerns, have I even remotely attacked Aaron or Matt personally.  I'm sure they are good guys and true Orangebloods.  I also know Darrell is a great person and EXTREMELY well connected.  He's one of the few in this industry who is brave enough to post what he hears, but only when he's granted permission to do so.

Except for your comment that you know Aaron, which I can't verify, your post is extremely opinionated and full of inaccuracies and/or you have a very challenged level of reading comprehension.

I'll anxiously await your reply and any facts you can provide to address my concerns.  Otherwise, opinions are like a$$holes, everyone's got one and they all stink.

 

[UTK66]

Well, this has been a fun and interesting read.  B)

 

[BudreauReye]

Well, this has been a fun and interesting read.  B)

Yeah!  I wonder how I could get the concession on virtual popcorn?

 

[North Texas Golfer]

Keep the input rolling in.

An interesting response.

 

[armadillo slim]

I came to this site at Darrell's invitation, not because of Crossfire.  I was looking for a UT friendly site that wouldn't put up with incessant and repetitive negativity from posters who overestimate their importance and feel the need to constantly barrage the site with agenda driven posts.

for the most part, i've been pleased.  it has nothing to do with Crossfire for me personally. i don't enjoy rumors much and generally don't pay much attention to them.

i have grown weary of the constant need on the other sites to "one up" each other by breaking stories that are a.  usually pretty trivial, b.  often wrong and c. can be found within seconds on any number of outlets.  who cares if "orangebloods broke the news" ten seconds earlier.  i just really don't give a shit who spewed the latest tweet rumor first.  seriously.  i always laugh at the comments from posters who say, "boy, TOS is really kicking ass with news lately.  they're breaking everything".  you have to be kidding me if that kind of thing excites you. 

my hope for Hornsports is that it can fill a niche that TOS's ignore--actual UT fans who principally lurk and stay quiet, but who do not want to be constantly barraged with negativity.

call me a pumper if you wish, but i'm just flat out sick of the negativity on the other sites.

 

[streettopeschel]

I came to this site at Darrell's invitation, not because of Crossfire.  I was looking for a UT friendly site that wouldn't put up with incessant and repetitive negativity from posters who overestimate their importance and feel the need to constantly barrage the site with agenda driven posts.

for the most part, i've been pleased.  it has nothing to do with Crossfire for me personally.  i have grown weary of the constant need on the other sites to "one up" each other by breaking stories that are a.  usually pretty trivial and b.  can be found within seconds on any number of outlets.

my hope for Hornsports is that it can fill a niche that TOS's ignore--actual UT fans who principally lurk and stay quiet, but who do not want to be constantly barraged with negativity.

call me a pumper if you wish, but i'm just flat out sick of the negativity on the other sites.

pumper.

 

[doc longhorn]

 I was looking for a UT friendly site that wouldn't put up with incessant and repetitive negativity from posters who overestimate their importance and feel the need to constantly barrage the site with agenda driven posts.

my hope for Hornsports is that it can fill a niche that TOS's ignore--actual UT fans who principally lurk and stay quiet, but who do not want to be constantly barraged with negativity.
call me a pumper if you wish, but i'm just flat out sick of the negativity on the other sites.

Well!  You have precisely expressed my own feelings and you have shocked me by making me introspect MY OWN negativity.  And, Lord knows, I have been guilty of this myself (ref. the O'Bannon comments I have made).  I hope you keep posting here because I like your objectivity, but I like your personal opinions even better (even if I disagree with them).

IT is a great site but it is infested with self centered ass holes that think their word IS the word.  In fact, based on the sites I watch, I will list my favorites - in order:

Barking Carnival - based purely on the genius of "Scipio Tex" and the other talented writers of that site

Hornsports - because of the enormous potential and the gentility and intellect of the mods and posters.

Burnt Orange Nation - once again, because of the talented writers

Inside Texas - because of the recruiting mods and because of "Jesus Shuttlesworth".  Sure, they have missed on some of their inside info, but I happen to know why and I know they DO occasionaly get it right.

247 - As far as "scoops", they seem to lead the others.

Twitter - I follow many UT and football tweet people - and it usually gets the scoop first.

Shaggy Bevo - Full of sophomoric idiots and frat rats - but occasionaly humorous.

TexAgs - whenever I am feeling low and need some humor to perk me up

All the other sites hold very little interest for me - Bohls, Chip and OB are not worth the money, IMO.

 

[doc longhorn]

Well articulated post.  

I'd ask the mods/owners at this point, and with no crossfire in 2 weeks and still no practice reports from an open practice today, what exactly justifies charging any of us as "premium" subscribers the $4.95/month or the annual fee for others of us like me?

I would like to answer this question with my own reason for remaining on this site.

And the answer is:  YOU  and others like you.

I'm not a mod and I have no vested connection with this site.  But I enjoy the community aspect of it and I enjoy the comments and threads of posters just like yourself.

As far as "inside info"  - I mean, come on.  You and I both know that "inside info" is nothing more than bait to attract subscibers, anyway.  Most of it is incorrect - i.e., the "en masse" rush to IT because of the optimistic reports of Saban coming to UT - thru their "inside info".  This turned out to be incredibly wrong.

And, I have read where HS has gained credentials with UT - that's huge! 

I agree with the lack of practice reports - they could have done this.  You can bet, with the unhappiness in this thread, they will in the future.

But I speak the truth and I repeat, I am here to read what YOU have to say.  It's worth the money to me - I mean it's the price of a cup of coffee, a month.

I can understand if you were on here for different reasons, but I would hate to see you leave because you are a valued poster - and a charter member.

 

[streettopeschel]

I would like to answer this question with my own reason for remaining on this site.

And the answer is:  YOU  and others like you.

I'm not a mod and I have no vested connection with this site.  But I enjoy the community aspect of it and I enjoy the comments and threads of posters just like yourself.

As far as "inside info"  - I mean, come on.  You and I both know that "inside info" is nothing more than bait to attract subscibers, anyway.  Most of it is incorrect - i.e., the "en masse" rush to IT because of the optimistic reports of Saban coming to UT - thru their "inside info".  This turned out to be incredibly wrong.

And, I have read where HS has gained credentials with UT - that's huge! 

I agree with the lack of practice reports - they could have done this.  You can bet, with the unhappiness in this thread, they will in the future.

But I speak the truth and I repeat, I am here to read what YOU have to say.  It's worth the money to me - I mean it's the price of a cup of coffee, a month.

I can understand if you were on here for different reasons, but I would hate to see you leave because you are a valued poster - and a charter member.

^^^^^^^drinks fancy coffee

 

[doc longhorn]

I just gave you a digital hug. FYI

Cut that out!

 

[North Texas Golfer]

As far as "inside info"  - I mean, come on.  You and I both know that "inside info" is nothing more than bait to attract subscibers, anyway.  Most of it is incorrect - i.e., the "en masse" rush to IT because of the optimistic reports of Saban coming to UT - thru their "inside info".  This turned out to be incredibly wrong.

Ding, ding, ding!

We have a winner!

 

[texasdobbs]

20 days till football.... that about all I got to say about this...

 

[Capn Hook]

I'm trying desperately to think of something negative to say about other posters on this site to keep it in line with a majority of the other UT sites, but I got nothing.

Well crap, next time I'll try harder.