Former Sports Editor for Douglas County Post-Gazette and the Gretna Guide. Father, Follower of Jesus, Union Omaha fan, soccer fan, and twitch Streamer.
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Morgan O'Rear (He/Him) retweeted
I feel for Arch Manning.
He can’t help what his name is.
He isn’t a Heisman Trophy QB.
He is a good QB who is not being utilized the right way for his talents. Yet he was expected to win a Heisman and be 1-1 in the NFL draft. So he gets all the blame.
His OL sucks and his OC keeps trying to keep him in the pocket going thru progressions.
He needs be spread out, rolling out and throwing short to intermediate passes. Yet his coach keeps trying to have him make explosive plays.
KJ Lacey looks to he a good QB. But he will not make a big difference if play calling doesn’t improve.
This is 75% a Sark issue.
Morgan O'Rear (He/Him) retweeted
The craziest part about Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America is that he raped kids with Jeffrey Epstein.
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@prorefofficial whoever played the line at the union omaha match tonight should never again. Absolutely trash. Even for you.
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On Balogun, via ESPN's @MarkOgden_ , here's former Premier League ref Andy Davies:
"In my postmatch review, I spoke about not only the decision being incorrect, but the VAR process not aligning to protocol, as only slo-mo and still pictures were presented to the referee when asked to review the situation at the screen," Davies said. "Real-time footage should have been considered by the referee, and this was not the case.
"In my opinion, FIFA has reviewed the incident internally and felt that either the judgment to send off Balogun was incorrect, or the correct process to do so via VAR was not followed. But either way, this outcome feels like a pivot from FIFA using a regulation to add credibility to their reasoning. The decision lacks transparency and a credible rationale as to why a red card has effectively been overturned."
To summarize, Davies says the call was wrong and the wrong procedure was used to make it. That's 0 for 2.
But FIFA owes it to everyone--the USMNT, its fans, Belgium, everyone else--to explain the process.
Morgan O'Rear (He/Him) retweeted
To all the Europeans clutching their pearls over this after spending the last several days Eurosplaining the sport to us, let me explain it to you.
Even if Balogun deserved a red (he didn’t), the referee misused VAR under FIFA’s own rules. That resulted in a red card that couldn’t be appealed.
FIFA then correctly used Article 27 to review and suspend the ban because the initial VAR error led to an unappealable decision.
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Once you fully debunk the “technical justification,” the argument against Balogun’s reinstatement collapses to an irrational cling to normalcy:
“This has never happened before, therefore it is unfair.”
I can understand the gut reaction, but this is just as fundamentally illogical as the technical justification.
If we concede the red card was undeserved, why is it a bad thing for FIFA to adapt and correct a wrong? Is it preferable to deliberately allow an unjustified suspension to be carried out?
And why is it fundamentally unfair for this to be the first time they do it anyways? There is “legal” precedent; FIFA has the documented ability to review disciplinary measures and suspensions. Just because this scenario happened to play out at this stage of the tournament doesn’t change the fact that the red card was totally undeserved.
If there were another immediate example in this tournament of an egregiously incorrect card being applied that was NOT corrected by FIFA, then there would be an issue. But as it stands, there is simply no rational argument for why this should not be the first.
Of course, when you boil it down, the argument is not really about either the technical justification or the normalcy, but more that it’s just the USA that is the beneficiary. And I’m sorry to say, but if that is driving your sentiment, you need to get over yourself.
The facts of the matter are clear: this was an unjustified red card that should have been corrected, regardless of the team it was applied to. FIFA absolutely made the right decision, and the game and tournament is better for it.
A critical element that the "rulebook purists" arguing Balogun deserved a red card are conveniently overlooking:
BALOGUN was the one who was challenged from behind.
The Bosnian player played *through* Balogun from behind and placed himself in the path of Balogun's natural step.
When he begins taking that step, Balogun has no idea the Bosnian player would even be in front of him. In that sense, you can't really even consider his move a "challenge." It was simply a step that incidentally landed in the same place the opponent's foot did.
In fact, the reason Balogun's step came down so hard is *because* the Bosnian player challenged into him and knocked him off balance.
This is not "reckless" or "excessive force" by any stretch of the imagination.
The red card was *obviously* unjustified from the outset. The only thing FIFA got wrong here is not immediately suspending the red card after the match.
Morgan O'Rear (He/Him) retweeted
A critical element that the "rulebook purists" arguing Balogun deserved a red card are conveniently overlooking:
BALOGUN was the one who was challenged from behind.
The Bosnian player played *through* Balogun from behind and placed himself in the path of Balogun's natural step.
When he begins taking that step, Balogun has no idea the Bosnian player would even be in front of him. In that sense, you can't really even consider his move a "challenge." It was simply a step that incidentally landed in the same place the opponent's foot did.
In fact, the reason Balogun's step came down so hard is *because* the Bosnian player challenged into him and knocked him off balance.
This is not "reckless" or "excessive force" by any stretch of the imagination.
The red card was *obviously* unjustified from the outset. The only thing FIFA got wrong here is not immediately suspending the red card after the match.
Morgan O'Rear (He/Him) retweeted
TOP Questions (so far) following the WHCD “alleged” assassination attempt. In no order of importance. STAGED?
Why was there a post from 2023 that simply stating the shooters first and last name?
Why was the shooters shirt off?
Why did the SS look so disorganized?
Why has trump skipped EVERY WHCD until this one?
Why did the shooter mention he especially was NOT targeting Kash Patel?
Why was the shooters name searched hundreds of times in Israel, a DAY before the incident?
Why did Karoline Leavitt’s husband warn a Fox News reporter to be “very safe” prior to the shooting?
Why did the shooting just happen to occur at a time that trumps poll numbers are the lowest of any modern President
Why did the shooter book a $3k a night hotel room MONTHS ago for an event that trump NEVER attends, until he recently announced he would.
Why was trumps Deputy Chief of Staff climbing on a chair to start a chant of “USA, USA…”
Why would an award winning tutor, Caltech Grad and NASA intern try to pull off such a crude, unplanned attempt.
Why did the Secret Service LOWER their security protocols that night?
Why was Hegseth seen laughing very shortly after the shooting event?
Why was VP Vance removed BEFORE the President?
Why was the President allowed to stay on the scene and observe with seemingly no security protecting him?
Why did right wing social media ALL come out with the same “Ballroom” talking point only minutes after the shooting?
Why does it appear that the same SS agents that failed in Butler, PA were on the scene at the WHCD?
Why did the SS agents appear to be GROSSLY untrained, frequently mishandling their firearms?
Why did the entire cabinet look downright jovial after being put through an active shooter event, not traumatized like most people would be?
Why was nearly the entire cabinet, President on down, present in one location, a serious break in National Security policy and procedures.
Why was the post from 2023 by a NASA scientist named Henry Martinez, linking him to NASA intern Cole Allen?
Why did trump lie about tripping/falling to the ground?
Why did a Fox News correspondent have her phone call cut off when she revealed what Karoline Levitt’s husband told her?
How does a person reportedly carrying multiple weapons pass or bypass initial screening at a presidential level event?
Why would a planner send incriminating intent BEFORE escape or success?
How did the trump admin KNOW the intent of the shooter just minutes after the event?
Why was the narrative outpacing formal ID confirmation?
How did the admin KNOW it was a “lone wolf “ situation so quickly?
Why didn’t the Washington Hilton have layered screening protections?
Was this a TRUE breach, or something else entirely?
Why would someone with no criminal record suddenly risk being killed for such a low success probability attempt?
Why were there reports of inconsistent or absent ID checks at the event?
HOW did a person allegedly carrying multiple weapons penetrate what was supposed to be a layered security event close enough to engage inside the perimeter structure?
Why after Butler, PA were security protocols not MORE ridged?
The QUESTIONS keep mounting and are starting to point to what could be yet another STAGED assassination attempt at a time when trump is at his lowest level of popularity, Epstein story not going away and rumblings of Butler PA resurfacing louder than EVER!
Morgan O'Rear (He/Him) retweeted
Bad Bunny with an AMAZING, creative opening to Halftime!
If you're missing this, what a shame. #SuperBowl
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Closing jumbotron Super Bowl Halftime Show message from Bad Bunny: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
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MASSIVE BREAKING: Data Set 8 of the Epstein Files show that a victim stated that Trump and Epstein raped her, and that a Limo driver heard Trump in the back speaking to “Jeffrey” about “abusing girls”.
The victim then “committed suicide” in January of 2000 after reporting the incident.
Police didn’t believe it was suicide.
Share this everywhere!
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We are proud to announce an agreement to develop a stadium in north downtown for your Owls! 🦉
This new stadium will be the home of Union Omaha, along with a 20-acre mixed-use district.
Read more below! 👇
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#OneMeansAll
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In partnership with the club and Pint Nine Brewing, we're hosting a non-perishable food drive for Food Bank For The Heartland at tomorrows playoff watch party! Bring non-perishable food items with you and receive $1 off a beer at Pint Nine. Can't make it? Donate via the QR code!
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Satellite images show that President Trump's project to build a $300 million grand ballroom appears to have removed two historic magnolia trees on the White House grounds, as well as the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. abcnews.link/MFuYwfE
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🚨 THIS IS TRAGIC
US Marine Corps Colonel and combat veteran, Doug Krugman, "resigned from the military because of Trump," after 24 years of service.
He wrote in an op-ed in the Washington Post stating, and I quote:
"United States military officers take an oath to defend the Constitution without mental reservation or purpose of evasion. I swore or repeated that oath under five presidents, starting with former president Bill Clinton. I risked my life for it, serving as an infantry officer in two wars. I watched Marines die for it."
"No commander in chief is perfect. President Clinton’s moral failures are well known. President George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq might be one of the worst errors in U.S. history. All recent presidents share responsibility for our failure in Afghanistan. I continued to serve despite all that because I believed the Constitution brought the country more success than failure, and I believed our presidents took their oaths to it seriously."
"With President Trump, I no longer believe that. During his first term, his actions became increasingly difficult for me to justify, culminating with the Jan. 6 attack on Congress as it tried to execute its duties. I hoped he had learned from those errors, but it only took a few days of his second term for me to realize he had not. I could not swear without reservation to follow a commander in chief who seemed so willing to disregard the Constitution."
"Worse than immorality, however, has been President Trump’s willingness to disregard the law and Constitution to achieve his goals. When asked in May about the Fifth Amendment requirements for due process and if he needed to uphold the Constitution as president, the first words out of his mouth were "'I don’t know.'"
"Instead of trying to work within the Constitution, or to amend it, President Trump is testing how far he can ignore it. If voters and legislators cannot close the gaps in our laws to clarify the limits to presidential power, those who serve our government will continue to struggle. The next president — of either party — may continue us down this path toward collapse."
"I voluntarily gave up my rank as the president suggested, but the future of our country is more important than any individual’s career, wealth or power. I have no regrets about my decision. I have given up the service I loved for the freedom to do the right thing, the freedom to speak my mind and the freedom to speak in defense of our country."
Morgan O'Rear (He/Him) retweeted
The reason why we’re going to lose our democracy and the last 60 years of civil rights is because Republicans can control the house, the senate, the White House, the Supreme Court, the media, and the press, and people will still blame democrats for everything.
Morgan O'Rear (He/Him) retweeted
Shoutout not only to our amazing @Union_Omaha players last night who clinched a playoff spot for the 6th straight season. And a HUGE showing by @OmahaParliament staying the entire 6 hours & being so vocal to support our boys. Also, to the @OMAStormChasers grounds crew, great job! And of course our front office staff who didn’t get home until after midnight last night. #OneMeansAll
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Oh yeah, and with that, we are BACK in the playoffs!
Our title defense is still very, very much on. 😤
#OneMeansAll | 2-1 | #OMAvNAP
