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Post by superalj on Feb 8, 2023 21:57:51 GMT -5
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Post by FrogEsq on Feb 9, 2023 7:39:47 GMT -5
“I couldn’t read 500 pages of documents. It wasn’t practical,” HAHAHAHA
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Post by operationalj on Feb 10, 2023 17:12:42 GMT -5
That is fascinating! About a year ago, I helped a colleague draft a district court brief for a former NFL player who was seeking SSA disability. It is all more interesting after reading the article. I'm impressed by the U.S. District Judge Karen Gren Scholer; she did a great job handling the NFL. And, I'm bit surprised; as a Texan, I admit that football is another religion in Texas.  She was unbiased and fair. |
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Post by superalj on Feb 10, 2023 17:47:04 GMT -5
Surprised you haven’t lost faith. It’s been almost 20 years since a Texas school has won a national championship.
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Post by operationalj on Feb 11, 2023 8:30:41 GMT -5
Surprised you haven’t lost faith. It’s been almost 20 years since a Texas school has won a national championship. You had to go there.  I guess Texas football is more like a cult- once you are in, you never leave! |
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Post by Pixie on Feb 13, 2023 7:52:27 GMT -5
Surprised you haven’t lost faith. It’s been almost 20 years since a Texas school has won a national championship. Wasn't that with Vince Young who was a bust in the NFL? Pixie |
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Post by Prrple on Feb 13, 2023 10:08:22 GMT -5
That is fascinating! About a year ago, I helped a colleague draft a district court brief for a former NFL player who was seeking SSA disability. It is all more interesting after reading the article. I'm impressed by the U.S. District Judge Karen Gren Scholer; she did a great job handling the NFL. And, I'm bit surprised; as a Texan, I admit that football is another religion in Texas. She was unbiased and fair. She is an outstanding judge |
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Post by superalj on Feb 13, 2023 12:46:13 GMT -5
Surprised you haven’t lost faith. It’s been almost 20 years since a Texas school has won a national championship. Wasn't that with Vince Young who was a bust in the NFL? Pixie Yep 2005 Rose Bowl win over USC. |
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Post by operationalj on Feb 13, 2023 13:49:39 GMT -5
Surprised you haven’t lost faith. It’s been almost 20 years since a Texas school has won a national championship. Wasn't that with Vince Young who was a bust in the NFL? Pixie Ah, yes, the promise of Vince Young that did not happen; those skills did not transfer. Still a Houston hero! |
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Post by operationalj on Feb 13, 2023 13:51:42 GMT -5
That is fascinating! About a year ago, I helped a colleague draft a district court brief for a former NFL player who was seeking SSA disability. It is all more interesting after reading the article. I'm impressed by the U.S. District Judge Karen Gren Scholer; she did a great job handling the NFL. And, I'm bit surprised; as a Texan, I admit that football is another religion in Texas. She was unbiased and fair. She is an outstanding judge I watched an interview with her and the Dallas Bar Association - it took her about 10 years to become judge; it gave me hope!  |
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Post by superalj on Feb 13, 2023 21:36:49 GMT -5
Wasn't that with Vince Young who was a bust in the NFL? Pixie Ah, yes, the promise of Vince Young that did not happen; those skills did not transfer. Still a Houston hero! Regardless, I’d gladly take Vince in his college days above Quinn Ewers and his mullet! |
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Post by superalj on Feb 13, 2023 21:43:20 GMT -5
Back to the NFL, I try to concentrate on college football since I have such little regard to the NFL as an institution for reasons set forth in the WAPOST article and misogyny. I was a lifelong Browns fan before they signed Watson. Yet, I can’t give it up especially after last night’s game.
As to the call, I compare our job to referees despite the lack of an adversarial process. I mean we make tough calls. A defense hold is a defensive hold no matter how close or how much time is in the game. Sometimes I deny cases Id personally like to grant and vice versa. We gotta call them like we see them something the many on the AC don’t seem to understand like substantial evidence.
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Post by jagvet on Feb 13, 2023 23:04:14 GMT -5
... As to the call, I compare our job to referees despite the lack of an adversarial process. I mean we make tough calls. A defense hold is a defensive hold no matter how close or how much time is in the game. Sometimes I deny cases Id personally like to grant and vice versa. We gotta call them like we see them something the many on the AC don’t seem to understand like substantial evidence. I don't follow football, but I did watch the Super Bowl from 35-35 to the end. I didn't think there was a hold, but "holder" James Bradberry of the Eagles said after the game that he did indeed hold, and he had hoped he would get away with it. Now this is a man of high integrity. Few athletes and even fewer judges ever admit error. And kudos to @superalj for recognizing that ALJs have to call 'em as they see 'em even when the sympathies go the other way. |
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Post by operationalj on Feb 14, 2023 6:11:31 GMT -5
Back to the NFL, I try to concentrate on college football since I have such little regard to the NFL as an institution for reasons set forth in the WAPOST article and misogyny. I was a lifelong Browns fan before they signed Watson. Yet, I can’t give it up especially after last night’s game. As to the call, I compare our job to referees despite the lack of an adversarial process. I mean we make tough calls. A defense hold is a defensive hold no matter how close or how much time is in the game. Sometimes I deny cases Id personally like to grant and vice versa. We gotta call them like we see them something the many on the AC don’t seem to understand like substantial evidence. I prefer college football as well. However, I got banished from my family for a while after watching the AF and Navy game in Colorado Springs and complaining about how cold it was! lol I must say, that was probably the most interesting game with the falcon flying overhead and nice fans. I do appreciate athletics for the good life lessons learned on the field and accountability in the classroom. In addition, I moved abroad for a while and learned that American collegiate sports allowed very poor athletes from all over the world (primarily Africa) the only opportunity for an education. I'm a big fan now! Yep - ALJ's and referees make tough calls. I personally like Edward Hochuli; he's a veteran referee and trial attorney. |
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Post by Pixie on Feb 14, 2023 8:13:57 GMT -5
Back to the NFL, I try to concentrate on college football since I have such little regard to the NFL as an institution for reasons set forth in the WAPOST article and misogyny. I was a lifelong Browns fan before they signed Watson. Yet, I can’t give it up especially after last night’s game. As to the call, I compare our job to referees despite the lack of an adversarial process. I mean we make tough calls. A defense hold is a defensive hold no matter how close or how much time is in the game. Sometimes I deny cases Id personally like to grant and vice versa. We gotta call them like we see them something the many on the AC don’t seem to understand like substantial evidence. I prefer college football as well. However, I got banished from my family for a while after watching the AF and Navy game in Colorado Springs and complaining about how cold it was! lol I must say, that was probably the most interesting game with the falcon flying overhead and nice fans. I do appreciate athletics for the good life lessons learned on the field and accountability in the classroom. In addition, I moved abroad for a while and learned that American collegiate sports allowed very poor athletes from all over the world (primarily Africa) the only opportunity for an education. I'm a big fan now! Yep - ALJ's and referees make tough calls. I personally like Edward Hochuli; he's a veteran referee and trial attorney. He was one of my favorites as well. I think he is retired now. I haven't seen him in a year or so. Mike Carey is the other referee who was one of my two favorites. He is retired now, as well. So far, no one else has moved it to fill the void. Pixie |
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Post by operationalj on Feb 14, 2023 9:04:54 GMT -5
I prefer college football as well. However, I got banished from my family for a while after watching the AF and Navy game in Colorado Springs and complaining about how cold it was! lol I must say, that was probably the most interesting game with the falcon flying overhead and nice fans. I do appreciate athletics for the good life lessons learned on the field and accountability in the classroom. In addition, I moved abroad for a while and learned that American collegiate sports allowed very poor athletes from all over the world (primarily Africa) the only opportunity for an education. I'm a big fan now! Yep - ALJ's and referees make tough calls. I personally like Edward Hochuli; he's a veteran referee and trial attorney. He was one of my favorites as well. I think he is retired now. I haven't seen him in a year or so. Mike Carey is the other referee who was one of my two favorites. He is retired now, as well. So far, no one else has moved it to fill the void. Pixie Pixie, you're right! Hochuli did retire. How time flies; it seems like I just watched him officiating but it has been a while. |
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Post by superalj on Feb 14, 2023 10:17:57 GMT -5
IHochuli should market his workout routine. That man had some serious “guns.” Besides being a HOF referee, he is an inspiration for senior weight lifters.
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Post by christina on Feb 14, 2023 12:46:20 GMT -5
Surprised you haven’t lost faith. It’s been almost 20 years since a Texas school has won a national championship. Wasn't that with Vince Young who was a bust in the NFL? Pixie Yes and who was AMAZING at collegiate level. Not everyone can be Peyton Manning ya know |
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She was unbiased and fair. 
I guess Texas football is more like a cult- once you are in, you never leave!
