Is the SEC really the strongest conference? Really?
I used to agree with anyone that would say the SEC is the toughest conference. But I did a little research and I looked at the "out of conference" games that the SEC plays and to be honest I haven't ever heard of some of these schools. Here you tell me....Western Carolina, Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, Middle Tennessee St, Tennessee Tech, UT Chatt, Kent St, South Carolina St, Eastern Michigan, Richmond, Arkansas St, Memphis, Houston, North Texas, New Mexico St, UL Monroe, LA Tech, LA Lafayette, FAU, FL International, N.W. St, and my favorite, Gardner Webb(funny thing is, I have a gardener named Webb!!) These are just a few of them, there are more! But let's think about this. The SEC is good, don't get me wrong, but are they really the best conference in Division 1A football? Or is it they are all "good"(not great) and aren't that much better than the next team in the SEC and at any given Saturday they can beat each other. Now does it make them look better if...... say the National Champions lose to Auburn who turns around and loses to Georgia who loses to Vanderbilt who lost to Ole Miss, where Ole Miss lost to....just about everyone. My question is, Is the SEC really as good as people think and say!!?? **LSUballs- Funny thing your list of "the weakest" schools, that looks like a list of the teams that the SEC teams put into a hat and all draw for "ot of conference" games. Your school(LSU) is in this conference I'm reffering to, so I would guarantee you would take up for them. All I was simply asking was are they really that good, or just because they aren't "great" teams and they all can beat each other, does that make them look better?? I understand what the polls say, but does that make it "correct"?? jamesS- Auburn,Alabama,Tennesse are big names that haven't done anything lately! Come on, think about it logically. Take off your Gator hat, scratch your head, get a big glass of sweet tea and really think about this one! Add Georgia to the "what have you done for me lately" list. Yes Arkansas played for the SEC Championship last year against Georgia, but who else could you put in that game, Auburn was your next choice....seriously, the SEC has the most "decent" teams, yes. But for them to be the "strongest", NO!
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wow, no the SEC is not the best conf...the Big 10 is
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You sound like some disgruntled Big 10 fan. I guess Michigan playing Appalachian St. and Ohio St. playing Youngstown St. make the Big 10 such a superior conference when scheduling "out of conference". You're a fvcking idiot.
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WOW I WAS JUST THINKING THE SAME THING THIS MORNING
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Yes and every one knows it.
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Here's the deal on the SEC. There are teams in other conferences that may be better (USC, Texas, Michigan) but from top to bottom the SEC is better balanced. The bottom teams in the PAC10, Big12 and the Big10 are really bad teams. The bottom teams in the SEC are still good enough to beat most teams. And as far as OOC schedules, look at this weeks OOC schedule of the Big10, PAC10 etc. They all schedule easy.
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O.K. this is an article from CBS sports about toughest and weakest schedule's in NCAA football. If you will notice, 4 of the top 5 teams play in the SEC. All schools schedule cupcake games. It is good for their records and good for the cupcake schools because they get paid tremendously. For God's sake, look at Ohio Sts schedule this year it is ridicules. Your argument has holes all in it and YES the SEC is the toughest conference. Toughest Schedules 1. Washington 2. LSU 3t. Kentucky 3t. Mississippi 3t. Mississippi State 6. Army 7t. UCLA 7t. Stanford 9. Oregon 10t. South Florida 10t. Cincinnati Easiest Schedules 119. Louisiana-Lafayette 118. Louisiana-Monroe 117t. Miami (Ohio) 117t. Central Michigan 117t. Temple 114. Arkansas State 113. Florida Int'l 112. Florida Atlantic 111. Memphis 110t. Ohio 110t. Toledo 110t. Eastern Michigan http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/10299697
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Well, they certainly don't seek out tough non-conference competition. And there may be the odd year that other conferences are stronger. And there are certainly teams in every competition that could run just fine with the elite of the SEC. But still, year in and year out they have more really good teams than anyone else. And though they definitely have a few bad teams, they tend to have fewer than anyone else. **EDIT - Coach Lombardi...you make a lot of good points, and I essentially agree with you. Maybe you slightly overrated the Big-11 (relative to the other conferences), but no big deal. But you said a few things that don't make a lot of sense. UCLA and Washington have never contended for a national championship? Well, UCLA did win a championship way back, and both schools have been in serious contention for a national title a number of times. Though for Washington, those days are looking pretty distant. I can overlook that, but I can't believe that you would describe Alabama as being historically an SEC doormat. BAMA??? They're one of the top 5 programs in college football history...probably even in the top 2. They've had some good teams in recent years, and they also won a national title in the 90s, and challenged for a couple in the 80s. And they had this one coach back in the day...fella called Bryant. You might have heard of him.
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Everyone with any sort of football mind knows, understands, and doesn't have to have explained to them the fact that the SEC is by far and away, the strongest conference in college football. By the way, the Pac-10 (aka: The Pac 1 + 9) sucks, they really, really suck. PS: Hey veggie, give us your input on the SEC. Please....
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no big 10 is.
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the sec is the best conference. heres how it goes: (just doing BCS) 1.SEC (a lot of good teams and a good many mediocre team) 2.Big 10 (4 good teams. Ohio St, Michigan, Wisconsin, Penn State 3.Pac10 (5 good teams. USC, Cal, UCLA, Oregon, Oregon State 4.Big 12 (2 good teams Texas and Oklahoma) 5.Big East (2 good teams West Virginia 2 ok teams Rutgers and USF) 6.ACC (1 good team VT) Everyone is saying "Oooo the Pac 10 sucks. Washington (whos in the Pac10 has the hardest schedule! Also there are 3 other Pac 10 Teams in the top 10 for hardest schedule!! Soo f-u-c-k all u LSU fans who say the Pac 10 sucks
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you play 5-6 top 25 teams a year in conference. Usually atleast 2 of those are in top 10 or top 5. Compare that to anyone else conference schedule. Also every team in a decent conference schedules atleast two cupcake games a year. Look at Ohio states schedule, it's the biggest joke i have ever seen. They play 2 div 2 schools. Even the whole big ten crew on college gameday thinks SEC is strongest. And they all hate the SEC. There is more speed in the south, all other conferences have alot of starting players from the south. SEC just gets the first pick.
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I think any of the BCS conferences have weaker opponents to fill in the gaps of the schedule. It makes the big schools serious money since the wanna-be football teams pay big so their fans and alumni can watch them play against "famous" competition. I still have to rank the SEC tops. They're deeper with more very good teams. Most conferences have three, four, maybe five teams that can play with anyone in the country. The SEC usually has eight or so that can give any team fits. I think the SEC is one of the rare conferences that can boast tradition AND the here-and-now.
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The term "strongest conference" is thrown around a lot. I believe the SEC is the premier conference and I'll give you my reasons. There are always seven teams that could compete for a conference championship. Auburn, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and LSU. When looking at there out of conference schedule, keep in mind there are no "gimme games" in the SEC schedule. Why would they go out and schedule a lot of ranked teams whenever they play such a tough conference schedule. (By comparison, USC has Stanford and Washington St. in their conference.)
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The Difference in quality between conferences is the most overrated, over analyized thing in NCAA football. A bunch of games played in January, when everyone has at least a month off has very little relevance to how good the teams were in November. Hell, Ohio State played the championship game after like 52 days off. What other sport in the world do you have 2 months between the season and the championship? Those who would use the schedules as proof ( "look 5 of the top 25") seem to forget those are voted. They're not facts, they're opinions. As such, they are proof of nothing. The idea that if Michigan, Ohio St, USC or any other good team in the nation was in the SEC, they wouldn't survive is just fandom taking over reason. If LSU was in the Big Ten they might win this year, but they wouldn't dominate over a period of time, no one does in ANY conference. Any one who thinks the Big Ten is a joke should remember that Penn St was in the top 5 just about every year until they entered the conference. Every Conference will catch up to any team. The ACC took its toll on Miami and FSU. USC has lost 1 game out of conference in 5 years. They have lost to UCLA, Oregon St, and Cal while beating Arkansas and Auburn badly in that time. Does that mean the Pac 10s better? no it means they know USC better and can gameplan more effectively for them. There is a world of difference between beating a team you haven't played in 10 years on a neutral field and beating the same team when they know you, consider you a rival, and you travel to their place. Overall, I think the SEC is the best, but its a negligeble difference and its by no means every year.
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If you say so, I believe it Just kidding the PAC 10 is better then the SEC.
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SEC Five power house schools: Georiga, Florida, LSU, Auburn, and Tennessee. All schools that can contend for a conference and National Title year in and year out. All of which year in and year out have top ranked defenses. Three of which ranked in the top 10 total defense last year (Florida, Georgia, LSU) Four good/rising schools: Kentucky, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Alabama. All these schools have historically been SEC doormats. But with Steve Spurrier in South Carolina they are a team that won't finish with a great conference record but will beat up out of conference opponents. Bama has Saban now and historically is a very strong defensive school. Arkansas and Kentucky ussually aren't too good; but they have lined up enough talent to at least contend this season. Three mediocre schools: Ole Miss, Mississippi, and Vanderbilt. All three of these schools are improving but they can't improve enough to get through the dominate conference schedule that they face. Vandy improved alot the past couple years; but just not enough. PAC 10 One power house school: USC. Five good/rising schools: Cal, UCLA, Washinton, Oregon, and Oregon State. These schools are just good. Never really been great or contending for a national title; but they can hold their own against just about anyone in the country and have a chance to win. California is borderline National Power and this year they have as good of a shot as anyone in the Pac 10. UCLA is very good this year. The problem is defense. Which is way I don't count the Pac-10 as the best conference in football. But I will get to that later. As for Washington, Oregon, and Oregon State. All are good schools but not elite by any means. Four mediocre schoos: Washinton State, Arizona, Arizona State, and Stanford. None of these teams are very good. Arizona State being the best of the three. Consistentally lose to other teams out of conference. Don't have the numbers right in front of me but I doubt any of these schools won any more than 6 games last year. Stanford won what one game last year? Verdict: THE SEC! Five powerhouse schools that can beat anyone in any conference on any givin day. The Pac-10 is full of some very good schools, that have pretty good passing offenses...but the problem in the whose better argument is Pac-10 defense. The best ranked school in total defense for the Pac-10 was USC which ranked 23rd. Compared to 3 SEC Schools that finished in the top 10 Nationally. Next is Oregon at 30th and UCLA at 33rd. Most of the schools in the SEC play great defense. LSU, Georgia, Florida, Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee all consistantly ranked in the top 25 in defense. That is the reason that the SEC always plays well in bowl games. Because they have already seen the toughest defenses that they are going to see all year; playing against roughly equal as good as offensive talent. The SEC is the best conference in football. Next its the Big 10. Pac-10; Big-12; ACC; and Big East can argue over whose next in line because I feel that in terms of overall talent top to bottom they are all pretty close to each other. *************EDIT: Correction. Didn't mean to put Bama as historical doormat. I meant that for the other 3 teams. Bama has been good and was a tradional power house but has fallen to just a solid team. As for UCLA and Washington...what have they done for us this decade? UCLA hasn't done much since 1997 when they finished 5th in the polls. They had a good season in 05 where they eeked out a bunch of close games but still in 05 they got blown out by Arizona 52-14. That is hardly the record of a team deserving to be in the Elite category. 99: 4-7 00: 6-6 01: 7-4 02: 8-5 03: 6-7 04: 6-7 05: 10-2 06: 7-5 As for Washington. 5-7 in 06. 2-9 in 05. 1-10 in 04....Do I really need to continue? There last good season was in 2000 when they won 9 games; back when USC was rebuilding and even then they got blown out by Miami 65-7 and lost to San Diego 47-43. I simply am not impressed with anyone outside of USC or Cal in the Pac-10. Sometimes the teams can put together a good season or two; but they play a few good schools and a lot of mediocre ones who will sometimes have a good season but will fall off the map.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
What do you think of my story so far?
What do you think of my story so far?
High school, new school, new people, great. At first I thought a fresh start would be good for me. But, as I look out my window at the old, desolated school, I decide maybe a fresh start can wait. I’m from a small town, so I’m not used to the whole switching schools thing. My stomach cramped because of fear, I clutched my sleeve. I started tapping my fingers on the door handle. I don’t know why. I’m not even wanting to get out of the car. I just want to go back to my old house, curl up into a little ball on my bed and go to sleep. I let out a sigh. “Rachel,†I jumped, “Sweetie, I’m really sorry we had to move, but Dad’s job and all…†Mom tailed off. Mom was feeling sorry for me? I’m the one feeling sorry for her. Mom hasn’t lived outside of our old town since the day she was born. She wasn’t up for our move. Why did we move again? I can’t remember. Oh yeah, Dad works at this computer company. He’s worked there since I was about, um, 8 years old I think. He got sent to work at the center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I was born in Memphis, so was my mom, and dad’s from Murfreesboro. So Dad was up for the move, it being his home town and all. “Really mom,†I forced a smile, “I’ll be fine.†I looked over at the school, old, dull, boring looking school. We passed by large oak trees, their trunks were huge, biggest I’d ever seen. (Then again, I’m from Memphis, we don’t have many trees there. Just lot’s of buildings and houses) I watched their shadows over lap our car. Then the sun would peek back out through the trees massive branches and old, dead leaves that were still attached. We had out sun roof open, so I could smell the fresh cut grass. Green grass, and I do mean green, green. Like the dark color of Green you find in the crayon box’s, and you always use it when you color in your grass on the picture you drew. Then when you use all of the pretty green color up, you have to use that icky color of green that nobody likes. “Ok, but if you have any problems with bullying or you don’t like the classes your in…†I cut her off. She was going to start rambling and go in ‘over protective mom mode’. I hate that mode, but then again, who doesn’t? “Mom, have I ever had a problem with bullying?†I crossed my legs and looked at her. “No, but this school is a bit bigger than the one at our old town. More kids, and you don’t know anyone here, no one can stick up for you-†“Mom!†I groaned and turned my head out my car window, sulking. As we got closer to the school, the more I wanted to turn around and high tail it out here. But, I knew I couldn’t even if I wanted to. Since my Dad works in computer software, you have to move around a lot for that business. But he’s high up enough in the business where he can stay in one location, and not have to go across the world for some type of meeting. But this time the location was my Dad’s home town, so he wanted to go this time. So here we are. Yep. I didn’t mind moving, I can still go to my friends houses over the weekends, it’s not that far of drive. I’m sure I would get home sick and have to go back and see my old house at some point. I’ve only been to four different schools my entire life; my elementary, my middle, my old high school (I only got to go for freshmen year) and now this high school. And only lived in 2 different houses my whole life; my old house in Memphis, and now this house here. “Ok, ok. Fine.†She parked the car, and got out. I, however, sat in the car looking at the school. About a million thoughts went through my mind at once. The first one I thought about sent a wave of nervousness over me, Principals. I saw the principal of the school. She was short, curly black hair that stopped at her shoulders. She was standing at the school doors, waving. Waving. Not the kind of wave that welcomes you into the school, the normal wave. She was waving like she was trying to flag us down, make sure we saw her. It was imposable not to, she started waving with both arms, yes, arms. I smacked my forehead and groaned. Why me? Of people in this world, why me? Everything bad always happens to me, I’m the unlucky one of the family. We’re Cherokee and Irish (then some other stuff I can‘t ever remember). “Double the luck†my Papa would always say. Luck of the Irish and luck of out Cherokee ancestors. I’ve never heard of lucky Cherokee’s, I’m pretty sure he just made it up. You know, so he could go around saying “Double the luck.†That’s my Papa for ya’. He’s why I have that hint of red in my hair. I snapped back in to reality when my mom nudged my shoulder. “Come on…†My mom opened the door for me, probably knowing that if she didn’t open the door, I never would. It’s not like I’m in a rush to meet the Principal. Who would be anyway? She was wearing a bright red top with a denim skirt. Yeah, it sounds like it would go together. But the texture of the top just made her look like she belonged in a circus. I keep my mouth shu
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This is the only book I have ever wanted to read on Yahoo! Answers Most of them are just wanna bes' how old are you please PLEAE email the fished copy i would suggest in the thrid paragraph that you dont add the word "um". most people usually use it when people are talking like "Um..sure, if thats what you want." I said, unsure. You should revise the sentence in the 3rd paragraph where it says I looked over at the school, old, dull, boring looking school.
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-You switched tenses in the beginning. -I think you meant 'trailed off' not 'tailed off'. -I didn't read any further than the first two paragraphs because it is just too unoriginal; the whole new kid moving and dealing with a new school shindig... -Also, you are telling way too much way too soon. I understand it is first person, but the character is so informal that it is kind of annoying. With her say "um" and "Why did we move again? I can’t remember. Oh yeah..." is odd. She really didn't remember or is she being sarcastic? I think you need more description to tell the story instead of the character just spilling the beans.
High school, new school, new people, great. At first I thought a fresh start would be good for me. But, as I look out my window at the old, desolated school, I decide maybe a fresh start can wait. I’m from a small town, so I’m not used to the whole switching schools thing. My stomach cramped because of fear, I clutched my sleeve. I started tapping my fingers on the door handle. I don’t know why. I’m not even wanting to get out of the car. I just want to go back to my old house, curl up into a little ball on my bed and go to sleep. I let out a sigh. “Rachel,†I jumped, “Sweetie, I’m really sorry we had to move, but Dad’s job and all…†Mom tailed off. Mom was feeling sorry for me? I’m the one feeling sorry for her. Mom hasn’t lived outside of our old town since the day she was born. She wasn’t up for our move. Why did we move again? I can’t remember. Oh yeah, Dad works at this computer company. He’s worked there since I was about, um, 8 years old I think. He got sent to work at the center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I was born in Memphis, so was my mom, and dad’s from Murfreesboro. So Dad was up for the move, it being his home town and all. “Really mom,†I forced a smile, “I’ll be fine.†I looked over at the school, old, dull, boring looking school. We passed by large oak trees, their trunks were huge, biggest I’d ever seen. (Then again, I’m from Memphis, we don’t have many trees there. Just lot’s of buildings and houses) I watched their shadows over lap our car. Then the sun would peek back out through the trees massive branches and old, dead leaves that were still attached. We had out sun roof open, so I could smell the fresh cut grass. Green grass, and I do mean green, green. Like the dark color of Green you find in the crayon box’s, and you always use it when you color in your grass on the picture you drew. Then when you use all of the pretty green color up, you have to use that icky color of green that nobody likes. “Ok, but if you have any problems with bullying or you don’t like the classes your in…†I cut her off. She was going to start rambling and go in ‘over protective mom mode’. I hate that mode, but then again, who doesn’t? “Mom, have I ever had a problem with bullying?†I crossed my legs and looked at her. “No, but this school is a bit bigger than the one at our old town. More kids, and you don’t know anyone here, no one can stick up for you-†“Mom!†I groaned and turned my head out my car window, sulking. As we got closer to the school, the more I wanted to turn around and high tail it out here. But, I knew I couldn’t even if I wanted to. Since my Dad works in computer software, you have to move around a lot for that business. But he’s high up enough in the business where he can stay in one location, and not have to go across the world for some type of meeting. But this time the location was my Dad’s home town, so he wanted to go this time. So here we are. Yep. I didn’t mind moving, I can still go to my friends houses over the weekends, it’s not that far of drive. I’m sure I would get home sick and have to go back and see my old house at some point. I’ve only been to four different schools my entire life; my elementary, my middle, my old high school (I only got to go for freshmen year) and now this high school. And only lived in 2 different houses my whole life; my old house in Memphis, and now this house here. “Ok, ok. Fine.†She parked the car, and got out. I, however, sat in the car looking at the school. About a million thoughts went through my mind at once. The first one I thought about sent a wave of nervousness over me, Principals. I saw the principal of the school. She was short, curly black hair that stopped at her shoulders. She was standing at the school doors, waving. Waving. Not the kind of wave that welcomes you into the school, the normal wave. She was waving like she was trying to flag us down, make sure we saw her. It was imposable not to, she started waving with both arms, yes, arms. I smacked my forehead and groaned. Why me? Of people in this world, why me? Everything bad always happens to me, I’m the unlucky one of the family. We’re Cherokee and Irish (then some other stuff I can‘t ever remember). “Double the luck†my Papa would always say. Luck of the Irish and luck of out Cherokee ancestors. I’ve never heard of lucky Cherokee’s, I’m pretty sure he just made it up. You know, so he could go around saying “Double the luck.†That’s my Papa for ya’. He’s why I have that hint of red in my hair. I snapped back in to reality when my mom nudged my shoulder. “Come on…†My mom opened the door for me, probably knowing that if she didn’t open the door, I never would. It’s not like I’m in a rush to meet the Principal. Who would be anyway? She was wearing a bright red top with a denim skirt. Yeah, it sounds like it would go together. But the texture of the top just made her look like she belonged in a circus. I keep my mouth shu
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This is the only book I have ever wanted to read on Yahoo! Answers Most of them are just wanna bes' how old are you please PLEAE email the fished copy i would suggest in the thrid paragraph that you dont add the word "um". most people usually use it when people are talking like "Um..sure, if thats what you want." I said, unsure. You should revise the sentence in the 3rd paragraph where it says I looked over at the school, old, dull, boring looking school.
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-You switched tenses in the beginning. -I think you meant 'trailed off' not 'tailed off'. -I didn't read any further than the first two paragraphs because it is just too unoriginal; the whole new kid moving and dealing with a new school shindig... -Also, you are telling way too much way too soon. I understand it is first person, but the character is so informal that it is kind of annoying. With her say "um" and "Why did we move again? I can’t remember. Oh yeah..." is odd. She really didn't remember or is she being sarcastic? I think you need more description to tell the story instead of the character just spilling the beans.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
My family is always trying to make me look and feel stupid? And are mean to me?
My family is always trying to make me look and feel stupid? And are mean to me?
My mom and step dad always call me a dumb*** cause I'm clumbsy. And my papaw thinks I'm stupid and that I run into things on purpose when I don't. I run into things cause I don't see them...everything is like an invisible wall to me. And they're always calling me stupid cause I have dirty blonde-brown hair. Yet I'm smart, one of the smartest in class, but just not common sense smart. And my little sister is a kiss up, and she's OCD, like the rest of the family. But I'm the only one that isn't, and they are always like "Why can't you be like your sister?! She's outgoing and has good work ethic." But I'm shy, and I have good work ethic. And they don't know what she does. We're not allowed to date, which we do anyway....but I don't tell people. She tells our family when she has a boyfriend and doesn't get introuble for it. And they think she's better than me, but she's a little weakling that thinks she needs a man to count on and live. She got on her knees and begged this on guy to date her! And she always says she could never live without guys, and she's just annoying. Like she over shadows me. It's like I'm the odd outkast of the family. I read, I'm not cocky and confident, I like rock, screamo, hip-hop, metal, christian rock, metal and hip-hop. and they all like the opposite. And I'm the only pale one. I always try my hardest in school. I actually want to go to college. None of my family did. I'm not real girly. All of my family are Jehovah's witness, But I'm like closer to Pentecostal, except don't wear skirts. All the girls in my family dress like tramps, I don't. I'm like the odd one out in my family. And I'm more stable than them. And my nana and mom try to control my life, like, "You are going to UT Knox, it's the closest to home, cause there is no way you're going to University or Memphis." But I don't want to go to either, I want to go to Arizona. I just don't want to speak up. I want to get away from them is why I want to go to Arizona...not anywhere in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, etc. But I'm in 7th grade I don't need to worry about that. But anyways, They always call me stuff and talk to me slowly like I'm mentally retarded and stuff. I can't speak up cause I don't want to get grounded. What do I do? Advice pleaseeee. sorry if it's too long They will just laugh if I say I want to go to Arizona for college...cause right now I am in 7th grade. They even laughed when I said I wanted to be a Special Victim's Unit Detective a few days ago.
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Make your self economically independent. Get rid of them by going away to some new place. Start living independently. Start speaking from now on and defend your self. Offense is the best defense sometimes.
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Sorry for what you are experiencing. God will surely help you. I think your problem is not something that can be handle by a simple answer online. I will advice you to talk to a pastor, because you need some counseling and guidance. Have you talk to a minister already? If not try to do that, ok?
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I'm from a pretty close family, but I agree with the first response to your question. You're going to need to show independence. I know it's rough because you're a little quiet and shy. There's absolutely no shame in that. You're different than the rest of them. Celebrate your difference! Revel in the fact that you're different! You may want to check out some classes in dealing with shyness. You also mentioned that you run into things because you don't see them. Uh, my friend, you should get your vision, etc, checked out. You'll want to nip that in the bud before it gets worse.
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Stand up for yourself. Don't be scare. They walk all over you because they think your a push over and people will take advantage of that. Put your foot down tell them where your applying for college (good luck by the way), and let them know it's your choice not theirs. The world is hard when you get out on your own and if you don't start to learn to be strong and stand up for yourself now it's going to be a lot harder after you move out and go to college. You think your family is hard now. Good luck!
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Doesn't matter what they say about you - work toward what you want. but follow the rules they set and keep the peace. and it is not God that is doing this - It is the actions of people so pray for the strength to carry through.
My mom and step dad always call me a dumb*** cause I'm clumbsy. And my papaw thinks I'm stupid and that I run into things on purpose when I don't. I run into things cause I don't see them...everything is like an invisible wall to me. And they're always calling me stupid cause I have dirty blonde-brown hair. Yet I'm smart, one of the smartest in class, but just not common sense smart. And my little sister is a kiss up, and she's OCD, like the rest of the family. But I'm the only one that isn't, and they are always like "Why can't you be like your sister?! She's outgoing and has good work ethic." But I'm shy, and I have good work ethic. And they don't know what she does. We're not allowed to date, which we do anyway....but I don't tell people. She tells our family when she has a boyfriend and doesn't get introuble for it. And they think she's better than me, but she's a little weakling that thinks she needs a man to count on and live. She got on her knees and begged this on guy to date her! And she always says she could never live without guys, and she's just annoying. Like she over shadows me. It's like I'm the odd outkast of the family. I read, I'm not cocky and confident, I like rock, screamo, hip-hop, metal, christian rock, metal and hip-hop. and they all like the opposite. And I'm the only pale one. I always try my hardest in school. I actually want to go to college. None of my family did. I'm not real girly. All of my family are Jehovah's witness, But I'm like closer to Pentecostal, except don't wear skirts. All the girls in my family dress like tramps, I don't. I'm like the odd one out in my family. And I'm more stable than them. And my nana and mom try to control my life, like, "You are going to UT Knox, it's the closest to home, cause there is no way you're going to University or Memphis." But I don't want to go to either, I want to go to Arizona. I just don't want to speak up. I want to get away from them is why I want to go to Arizona...not anywhere in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, etc. But I'm in 7th grade I don't need to worry about that. But anyways, They always call me stuff and talk to me slowly like I'm mentally retarded and stuff. I can't speak up cause I don't want to get grounded. What do I do? Advice pleaseeee. sorry if it's too long They will just laugh if I say I want to go to Arizona for college...cause right now I am in 7th grade. They even laughed when I said I wanted to be a Special Victim's Unit Detective a few days ago.
Family - 5 Answers
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Make your self economically independent. Get rid of them by going away to some new place. Start living independently. Start speaking from now on and defend your self. Offense is the best defense sometimes.
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Sorry for what you are experiencing. God will surely help you. I think your problem is not something that can be handle by a simple answer online. I will advice you to talk to a pastor, because you need some counseling and guidance. Have you talk to a minister already? If not try to do that, ok?
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I'm from a pretty close family, but I agree with the first response to your question. You're going to need to show independence. I know it's rough because you're a little quiet and shy. There's absolutely no shame in that. You're different than the rest of them. Celebrate your difference! Revel in the fact that you're different! You may want to check out some classes in dealing with shyness. You also mentioned that you run into things because you don't see them. Uh, my friend, you should get your vision, etc, checked out. You'll want to nip that in the bud before it gets worse.
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Stand up for yourself. Don't be scare. They walk all over you because they think your a push over and people will take advantage of that. Put your foot down tell them where your applying for college (good luck by the way), and let them know it's your choice not theirs. The world is hard when you get out on your own and if you don't start to learn to be strong and stand up for yourself now it's going to be a lot harder after you move out and go to college. You think your family is hard now. Good luck!
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Doesn't matter what they say about you - work toward what you want. but follow the rules they set and keep the peace. and it is not God that is doing this - It is the actions of people so pray for the strength to carry through.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Which college/city/state is best to live, work, etc in?
Which college/city/state is best to live, work, etc in?
I want to go to school for Dental Hygiene and I want to stay in the middle of the country to be close to family.. but I might venture farther. So out of these states: Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee, South Carolina, , and Texas... where is the best place to live? Im looking for a good sized city...but not huge! I want lots of stuff to do, but still the nature ..like lakes and stuff nearby. Ive looked at the colleges that offer it... and what city they are in...so can anyone tell me the pros/cons of the city/state/college? Here they are: University of Colorado-Denver, CO Missouri Southern State Univ-Joplin, MO Univ of Oklahoma-Norman, OK Rose State College-Midwest City, OK Tenn State Univ-Nashville, TN Univ of Tenn-Memphis, TN Univ of Tenn-Knoxville, TN East Tenn Univ-Johnson City, TN Texas A&M Univ-Dallas, TX Univ of Texas-Houston, TX Univ of Texas-San Antonio, TX Midwestern State Univ-Wichita Falls, TX Wharton County Junior College-Wharton, TX Piedmont Tech-Greenwood, SC Midlands Tech-Columbia, SC Central Carolina Tech-Sumter, SC Tri County Tech-Pendleton, SC Greenville Tech-Greenville, SC York Tech-Rockhill, SC Trident Tech-Rockhill, SC Univ of Arkansas-Ft Smith Univ of Arkansas-Little Rock
Other - United States - 3 Answers
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ide say University of Colorado-Denver, CO
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You should consider KSU in Manhattan. It sounds like what your looking for.
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Does it really matter? lmao
I want to go to school for Dental Hygiene and I want to stay in the middle of the country to be close to family.. but I might venture farther. So out of these states: Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee, South Carolina, , and Texas... where is the best place to live? Im looking for a good sized city...but not huge! I want lots of stuff to do, but still the nature ..like lakes and stuff nearby. Ive looked at the colleges that offer it... and what city they are in...so can anyone tell me the pros/cons of the city/state/college? Here they are: University of Colorado-Denver, CO Missouri Southern State Univ-Joplin, MO Univ of Oklahoma-Norman, OK Rose State College-Midwest City, OK Tenn State Univ-Nashville, TN Univ of Tenn-Memphis, TN Univ of Tenn-Knoxville, TN East Tenn Univ-Johnson City, TN Texas A&M Univ-Dallas, TX Univ of Texas-Houston, TX Univ of Texas-San Antonio, TX Midwestern State Univ-Wichita Falls, TX Wharton County Junior College-Wharton, TX Piedmont Tech-Greenwood, SC Midlands Tech-Columbia, SC Central Carolina Tech-Sumter, SC Tri County Tech-Pendleton, SC Greenville Tech-Greenville, SC York Tech-Rockhill, SC Trident Tech-Rockhill, SC Univ of Arkansas-Ft Smith Univ of Arkansas-Little Rock
Other - United States - 3 Answers
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ide say University of Colorado-Denver, CO
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You should consider KSU in Manhattan. It sounds like what your looking for.
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Does it really matter? lmao
Sunday, June 26, 2011
How do I apply to college?
How do I apply to college?
I live in Tennessee and I am a junior in high school and during the summer I'm moving to Texas, but I was going to apply to MiddleTennessee State University, U of Tenn. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin and University of Memphis. but since I'm moving I need a list of colleges in Texas that are similar to these in requirements and etc. and can you please tell me how to apply to college from Texas because I'll be applying from there during the fall. I have a 2.6 gpa and just took the ACT but haven't got back my scores yet, so can you give me a list of schools that would accept me. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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collegeboard.com has a whole bunch of schools you could look at! all you have to do is fill in what you want :)
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www.cappex.com is great! You can plug in your GPA and ACT/SAT scores, as well as the schools that you are interested in. It will then show you your chances of gaining admission to these schools.
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go to collegeboard
I live in Tennessee and I am a junior in high school and during the summer I'm moving to Texas, but I was going to apply to MiddleTennessee State University, U of Tenn. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin and University of Memphis. but since I'm moving I need a list of colleges in Texas that are similar to these in requirements and etc. and can you please tell me how to apply to college from Texas because I'll be applying from there during the fall. I have a 2.6 gpa and just took the ACT but haven't got back my scores yet, so can you give me a list of schools that would accept me. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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collegeboard.com has a whole bunch of schools you could look at! all you have to do is fill in what you want :)
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www.cappex.com is great! You can plug in your GPA and ACT/SAT scores, as well as the schools that you are interested in. It will then show you your chances of gaining admission to these schools.
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go to collegeboard
Friday, June 24, 2011
NCAA March Madness 07 college city and states help?
NCAA March Madness 07 college city and states help?
Anyone really into sports? Can someone please help me find the CITY and STATE for each school? Thanks. Florida Jackson State Arizona Perdue Butler Old Dominion Maryland Davidson Notre Dame Winthorp Oregon Miami of Ohio UNLV Georgia Tech Wisconsin Texas A&M C.C. Kansas Florida A&M Kentucky Villanova Virginia Tech Illinois Southern Illinois Holly Cross Duke VCU Pittsburgh Wright State Indiana Gonzaga UCLA Weber St. N. Carolina Eastern Kentucky Marquette Michigan State University USC Arkansas Texas New Mexico St. Vanderbilt George Washington Washington St. Oral Roberts Boston College Texas Tech Georgetown Belmont Ohio State Central Connecticut St. BYU Xavier Tennessee Long Beach St. Virginia Albany Louisville Stanford Texas A&M Penn Nevada Creighton Memphis North Texas
Basketball - 5 Answers
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Miami (Ohio)... Oxford, Ohio. UK- Lexington, Kentucky Duke and Xaiver- Cincinnati, Ohio BYU is in Utah... Lousiville- Louisville, Kentucky Vanderbilt is in Tennesee Albany- Albany, New York. all I can think of.
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Gotta admit, you are pretty lazy. You can easily find that out on the internet if you don't know. Instead you think someone else is going to take all the time to list them for you?
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Y?
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ha ha, Butler is in Indianapolis, Indiana. I'm studying at Butler right now, GO DAWG!!!!
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yea, im bored...dont ask this Q again :) Florida-gainesville, fla Jackson State- jackson, miss. Arizona- tempe az Perdue- indiana Butler- indy Old Dominion- Va. Maryland- college park, md. duh Davidson-Charlotte,NC Notre Dame- s.bend,ind Winthorp- Rock Hill, SC Oregon- eugen,ore. Miami of Ohio- miami,oh,,hmm UNLV- umm, LV, Nv Georgia Tech-atl. ,ga Wisconsin- madison ,wis. Texas A&M C.C. - corpus christi, tx Kansas - lawrence ,ks Florida A&M- tallahasee,fla Kentucky- lex. ky. Villanova- philly Virginia Tech -blacksburg,va Illinois- champagne ,ill. Southern Illinois- ill- south part Holly Cross-Worcester.mass Duke- durham nc VCU- virgina Pittsburgh- ummmmm Wright State-dayton,oh Indiana- bloomington ,in Gonzaga- spokane,wa UCLA - l.a. maybe Weber St.ogden ut N. Carolina- chapel hill.nc Eastern Kentucky-richmond,ky Marquette- wisc. Michigan State University- e. lansing mich USC- la Arkansas- little rock, ark Texas- austin ,tx New Mexico St.- nm Vanderbilt- nashville, tn George Washington- Washington St.- Oral Roberts- neb. Boston College- hmmm Texas Tech- Georgetown- d.c. Belmont- nashville Ohio State- columbus,oh Central Connecticut St.- conn. BYU- provo utah Xavier- cinncinati Tennessee- knoxville,tn Long Beach St.- l.b. cali Virginia- charlottesville,va Albany- alb. ny Louisville- Ky. Stanford - palo alto cali. Texas A&M- college station tx Penn - near philly Nevada- nv. Creighton- illinois maybe Memphis- tn. duh North Texas- outside dallas-
Anyone really into sports? Can someone please help me find the CITY and STATE for each school? Thanks. Florida Jackson State Arizona Perdue Butler Old Dominion Maryland Davidson Notre Dame Winthorp Oregon Miami of Ohio UNLV Georgia Tech Wisconsin Texas A&M C.C. Kansas Florida A&M Kentucky Villanova Virginia Tech Illinois Southern Illinois Holly Cross Duke VCU Pittsburgh Wright State Indiana Gonzaga UCLA Weber St. N. Carolina Eastern Kentucky Marquette Michigan State University USC Arkansas Texas New Mexico St. Vanderbilt George Washington Washington St. Oral Roberts Boston College Texas Tech Georgetown Belmont Ohio State Central Connecticut St. BYU Xavier Tennessee Long Beach St. Virginia Albany Louisville Stanford Texas A&M Penn Nevada Creighton Memphis North Texas
Basketball - 5 Answers
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Miami (Ohio)... Oxford, Ohio. UK- Lexington, Kentucky Duke and Xaiver- Cincinnati, Ohio BYU is in Utah... Lousiville- Louisville, Kentucky Vanderbilt is in Tennesee Albany- Albany, New York. all I can think of.
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Gotta admit, you are pretty lazy. You can easily find that out on the internet if you don't know. Instead you think someone else is going to take all the time to list them for you?
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Y?
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ha ha, Butler is in Indianapolis, Indiana. I'm studying at Butler right now, GO DAWG!!!!
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yea, im bored...dont ask this Q again :) Florida-gainesville, fla Jackson State- jackson, miss. Arizona- tempe az Perdue- indiana Butler- indy Old Dominion- Va. Maryland- college park, md. duh Davidson-Charlotte,NC Notre Dame- s.bend,ind Winthorp- Rock Hill, SC Oregon- eugen,ore. Miami of Ohio- miami,oh,,hmm UNLV- umm, LV, Nv Georgia Tech-atl. ,ga Wisconsin- madison ,wis. Texas A&M C.C. - corpus christi, tx Kansas - lawrence ,ks Florida A&M- tallahasee,fla Kentucky- lex. ky. Villanova- philly Virginia Tech -blacksburg,va Illinois- champagne ,ill. Southern Illinois- ill- south part Holly Cross-Worcester.mass Duke- durham nc VCU- virgina Pittsburgh- ummmmm Wright State-dayton,oh Indiana- bloomington ,in Gonzaga- spokane,wa UCLA - l.a. maybe Weber St.ogden ut N. Carolina- chapel hill.nc Eastern Kentucky-richmond,ky Marquette- wisc. Michigan State University- e. lansing mich USC- la Arkansas- little rock, ark Texas- austin ,tx New Mexico St.- nm Vanderbilt- nashville, tn George Washington- Washington St.- Oral Roberts- neb. Boston College- hmmm Texas Tech- Georgetown- d.c. Belmont- nashville Ohio State- columbus,oh Central Connecticut St.- conn. BYU- provo utah Xavier- cinncinati Tennessee- knoxville,tn Long Beach St.- l.b. cali Virginia- charlottesville,va Albany- alb. ny Louisville- Ky. Stanford - palo alto cali. Texas A&M- college station tx Penn - near philly Nevada- nv. Creighton- illinois maybe Memphis- tn. duh North Texas- outside dallas-
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Knoxville, TN... Want to stay here, but can I? (College question)?
Knoxville, TN... Want to stay here, but can I? (College question)?
I am a junior in high school right now and i decided to seriously look into some career choices. Right now I am considering becoming a pharmacist. I live in Knoxville TN and I really like it here, so I decided that I want to go to school not too far away.. After looking at some colleges I found out that UT Knoxville (University of Tennessee) offers a pretty good pre-pharmacy program but to go to pharmacy school I might have to go live in Memphis, which I'm not very eager to do. So I was just wondering... Is it possible to take the same classes that I would be taking in Memphis here in Knoxville and only go to Memphis for a semester or two? thank you to everyone who had the patience to read this. =D
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Hi, I'm in Memphis. It's not all bad... the school is great... although I cannot WAIT to get the hell out of here...
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I don't know if this helps, but Belmont U in Nashville has started a pharmacy program. The tuition will be higher than UT because it is a private school, but at least it is a lot closer than Memphis. You might also check which VA and NC schools have pharmacy programs. Sometimes when you live near the state border, they give you in-state tuition. Worth checking on. Good luck.
I am a junior in high school right now and i decided to seriously look into some career choices. Right now I am considering becoming a pharmacist. I live in Knoxville TN and I really like it here, so I decided that I want to go to school not too far away.. After looking at some colleges I found out that UT Knoxville (University of Tennessee) offers a pretty good pre-pharmacy program but to go to pharmacy school I might have to go live in Memphis, which I'm not very eager to do. So I was just wondering... Is it possible to take the same classes that I would be taking in Memphis here in Knoxville and only go to Memphis for a semester or two? thank you to everyone who had the patience to read this. =D
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Hi, I'm in Memphis. It's not all bad... the school is great... although I cannot WAIT to get the hell out of here...
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I don't know if this helps, but Belmont U in Nashville has started a pharmacy program. The tuition will be higher than UT because it is a private school, but at least it is a lot closer than Memphis. You might also check which VA and NC schools have pharmacy programs. Sometimes when you live near the state border, they give you in-state tuition. Worth checking on. Good luck.
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