Jerry Hinnen
@jerryhinnen.bsky.social
Auburn U athletics, USMNT, Huddersfield Town, ATL Hawks. Contributor at: Backheeled.com; The War Eagle Reader.
*guess* I can't complain about Quin when the Hawks are playing this well, offense without Trae is this crisp, vibes are good, etc
but these are some "Mike Woodson with his team in foul trouble"-caliber rotation decisions
but these are some "Mike Woodson with his team in foul trouble"-caliber rotation decisions
Got into it on the pod but now the numbers are in...
the Wallace-Krejci-Kennard lineup was -4 in 15 (!!!!) minutes on Thursday.... even while shooting 11-22 from three.
the Wallace-Krejci-Kennard lineup was -4 in 15 (!!!!) minutes on Thursday.... even while shooting 11-22 from three.
new locked on hawks posting now...
- jalen johnson's historic night
- onyeka okongwu's historic night
- vit krejci's heater
- rocky defense that peaked at the right time
- much more
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- jalen johnson's historic night
- onyeka okongwu's historic night
- vit krejci's heater
- rocky defense that peaked at the right time
- much more
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🎧 YouTube: bit.ly/36j8r5f
🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/3xKdEwd
November 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
*guess* I can't complain about Quin when the Hawks are playing this well, offense without Trae is this crisp, vibes are good, etc
but these are some "Mike Woodson with his team in foul trouble"-caliber rotation decisions
but these are some "Mike Woodson with his team in foul trouble"-caliber rotation decisions
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Absolutely insane goal in insane conditions in the CPL final. Absurd.
November 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Absolutely insane goal in insane conditions in the CPL final. Absurd.
Cooper touches his left foot to the ground before the right foot
what? what?!?!?!?
what? what?!?!?!?
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Cooper touches his left foot to the ground before the right foot
what? what?!?!?!?
what? what?!?!?!?
never in my life have I seen two catches that good on a single drive, much less a game-winning drive with no timeouts for the undefeated No. 2 team in the country
never
not ever
never
not ever
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
never in my life have I seen two catches that good on a single drive, much less a game-winning drive with no timeouts for the undefeated No. 2 team in the country
never
not ever
never
not ever
sure: if you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
November 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
sure: if you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
"last camp until March, it's time to finally bring Scally and Reyna back into the fold. But not *you* Yunus, we'd rather see Sean Zawadski instead" does not feel like a positive omen for Musah, sadly
Notable selections/omissions
IN: Gio Reyna, Joe Scally, Sebastian Berhalter, Jonathan Klinsmann, John Tolkin, Auston Trusty, Sean Zawadzki
OUT: Chris Richards, Weston McKennie, Matt Turner, Yunus Musah, Noahkai Banks #USMNT
IN: Gio Reyna, Joe Scally, Sebastian Berhalter, Jonathan Klinsmann, John Tolkin, Auston Trusty, Sean Zawadzki
OUT: Chris Richards, Weston McKennie, Matt Turner, Yunus Musah, Noahkai Banks #USMNT
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"last camp until March, it's time to finally bring Scally and Reyna back into the fold. But not *you* Yunus, we'd rather see Sean Zawadski instead" does not feel like a positive omen for Musah, sadly
maybe not the best part, but one of the very good parts is knowing he'll never have his vengeance against Diego Pavia
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
maybe not the best part, but one of the very good parts is knowing he'll never have his vengeance against Diego Pavia
Gus Malzahn finished the 2019 regular season 9-3, with wins over eventual 11-2 Pac-12 champ Oregon and then-10-1 Alabama. All three Ls were to teams in the final SP+ top 7. Auburn's own SP+ finish was 9th.
So many Auburn fans wanted Gus fired that a year later, he was.
Please spare us, Hugh
So many Auburn fans wanted Gus fired that a year later, he was.
Please spare us, Hugh
after his 34th game as Auburn’s head coach — one in which his offense did not score a single touchdown against the second-worst defense in the SEC — Hugh Freeze said he wished he could ask for more patience
Gene Chizik only got 25 games after he won a national championship
Gene Chizik only got 25 games after he won a national championship
Observation: Kentucky 10, Auburn 3
There's not much more to say at this point.
www.auburnobserver.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Gus Malzahn finished the 2019 regular season 9-3, with wins over eventual 11-2 Pac-12 champ Oregon and then-10-1 Alabama. All three Ls were to teams in the final SP+ top 7. Auburn's own SP+ finish was 9th.
So many Auburn fans wanted Gus fired that a year later, he was.
Please spare us, Hugh
So many Auburn fans wanted Gus fired that a year later, he was.
Please spare us, Hugh
oh dear
that's not good
that's not good
Hawks officially say that Trae Young will not return to the game with a "right knee sprain."
Trae Young is now going to the locker room.
He tried to stay in but couldn't.
Not good for the Hawks.
He tried to stay in but couldn't.
Not good for the Hawks.
October 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
oh dear
that's not good
that's not good
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Hi, among my job duties is helping administer a food pantry. Just in case you're thinking about donating money or food to your local food bank, I'm gonna tell you how your donations can be most effective.
October 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Hi, among my job duties is helping administer a food pantry. Just in case you're thinking about donating money or food to your local food bank, I'm gonna tell you how your donations can be most effective.
"Ask not what you can do for your country's national team. Ask what your country's national team can do for you" -- JFKeyna
“I’m not just going to sort of sit here and take all the blame for something that was made out to be completely my fault…I was just upset that I wasn’t really playing.”
Completely tone deaf from Gio Reyna given Pochettino’s team-first messaging. #USMNT apnews.com/article/gio-...
Completely tone deaf from Gio Reyna given Pochettino’s team-first messaging. #USMNT apnews.com/article/gio-...
Gio Reyna tells AP about plans to reboot career with new club and return to US team for World Cup
Gio Reyna went to the 2022 World Cup as one of United States’ brightest young soccer stars. He came back amid controversy over his commitment and his parents’ conflict with the then-coach.
apnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Ask not what you can do for your country's national team. Ask what your country's national team can do for you" -- JFKeyna
Bulls still finished 37% from deep for the game, decent but hardly unovercomeable. IYAM, probably a good idea not insert your 12th- or 13th-best player to begin the second quarter, score 23 points in the period, and lead by just one at halftime despite the Bulls bricking everything
11 threes and 7 offensive rebounds for the Bulls in the second half.
That'll do it.
That'll do it.
October 28, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Bulls still finished 37% from deep for the game, decent but hardly unovercomeable. IYAM, probably a good idea not insert your 12th- or 13th-best player to begin the second quarter, score 23 points in the period, and lead by just one at halftime despite the Bulls bricking everything
Auburn wins! despite scoring one offensive touchdown from 47 possessions in Arkansas territory against the SEC's worst defense! because the defense played the most "you want something done, you gotta do it yourself"-ass fourth quarter I can recall!
War Damn!
War Damn!
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Auburn wins! despite scoring one offensive touchdown from 47 possessions in Arkansas territory against the SEC's worst defense! because the defense played the most "you want something done, you gotta do it yourself"-ass fourth quarter I can recall!
War Damn!
War Damn!
1st-and-goal Auburn, backup QB in, RB averaging roughly 27 yards per carry, play-call is a fade, incomplete, drive ends in a FG
2 possessions later, 1st-and-goal Auburn, backup QB still in, RB still averaging roughly 27 yards per carry, play-call is play-action pass, incomplete, drive ends in a FG
2 possessions later, 1st-and-goal Auburn, backup QB still in, RB still averaging roughly 27 yards per carry, play-call is play-action pass, incomplete, drive ends in a FG
a comic strip about Hugh Freeze trying not to call pass plays
October 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
1st-and-goal Auburn, backup QB in, RB averaging roughly 27 yards per carry, play-call is a fade, incomplete, drive ends in a FG
2 possessions later, 1st-and-goal Auburn, backup QB still in, RB still averaging roughly 27 yards per carry, play-call is play-action pass, incomplete, drive ends in a FG
2 possessions later, 1st-and-goal Auburn, backup QB still in, RB still averaging roughly 27 yards per carry, play-call is play-action pass, incomplete, drive ends in a FG
Auburn took over on its own 25, ran the ball on 8 consecutive plays, and moved to Arkansas's 17
Auburn threw one pass and it was returned 89 yards for an Arkansas touchdown
Auburn threw one pass and it was returned 89 yards for an Arkansas touchdown
October 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Auburn took over on its own 25, ran the ball on 8 consecutive plays, and moved to Arkansas's 17
Auburn threw one pass and it was returned 89 yards for an Arkansas touchdown
Auburn threw one pass and it was returned 89 yards for an Arkansas touchdown
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KENNY: Hey Chuck you ever check for X-ray machines? Is that why you lose so much money gambling?
CHUCK: Listen. Where you think I'm playing cards, at the doctor?
SHAQ: hahahaha youlosingmoney gamblingwithchauncey'sx-rayhahahaha
ERNIE: At the half it's Miami 51, Charlotte 43.
CHUCK: Listen. Where you think I'm playing cards, at the doctor?
SHAQ: hahahaha youlosingmoney gamblingwithchauncey'sx-rayhahahaha
ERNIE: At the half it's Miami 51, Charlotte 43.
October 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
KENNY: Hey Chuck you ever check for X-ray machines? Is that why you lose so much money gambling?
CHUCK: Listen. Where you think I'm playing cards, at the doctor?
SHAQ: hahahaha youlosingmoney gamblingwithchauncey'sx-rayhahahaha
ERNIE: At the half it's Miami 51, Charlotte 43.
CHUCK: Listen. Where you think I'm playing cards, at the doctor?
SHAQ: hahahaha youlosingmoney gamblingwithchauncey'sx-rayhahahaha
ERNIE: At the half it's Miami 51, Charlotte 43.
Hawks' transition defense got crushed first half, went into the locker room, came out third quarter ... and got crushed even harder.
Has not felt like a good night for Quin and his staff, preparation- or adjustment-wise
Has not felt like a good night for Quin and his staff, preparation- or adjustment-wise
End of 3: Toronto 110, Hawks 87. The locals are getting restless.
Raptors are only 6-21 from 3 and yet hung 110 (!) on Atlanta in three quarters. Just getting killed on free throws and paint points.
Raptors are only 6-21 from 3 and yet hung 110 (!) on Atlanta in three quarters. Just getting killed on free throws and paint points.
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Hawks' transition defense got crushed first half, went into the locker room, came out third quarter ... and got crushed even harder.
Has not felt like a good night for Quin and his staff, preparation- or adjustment-wise
Has not felt like a good night for Quin and his staff, preparation- or adjustment-wise
Sid Bream giveth, Sid Bream taketh away
Going by cWPA lost, "worst moments" in all 30 franchises history!
October 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sid Bream giveth, Sid Bream taketh away
if you'd asked for my one-sentence Auburn preview in August, I'd have said "not actually better, but better record/vibes because they can't lose all their close games again"
lol
lmao
lol
lmao
Auburn is 0-4 in SEC play, outscored by just 29 points.
Three 1-score losses.
Three 1-score losses.
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
if you'd asked for my one-sentence Auburn preview in August, I'd have said "not actually better, but better record/vibes because they can't lose all their close games again"
lol
lmao
lol
lmao
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as always, i think you'd be wise to read @jerryhinnen.bsky.social's latest on the USMNT 🇺🇸
clever, insightful, and contextual
for @backheeled.com
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-crisis...
clever, insightful, and contextual
for @backheeled.com
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-crisis...
Ten Windows, No. 4: The USMNT’s crisis point has passed. Now we wait.
With the 2026 World Cup growing ever-nearer, here's what matters from the United States' latest set of games.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
as always, i think you'd be wise to read @jerryhinnen.bsky.social's latest on the USMNT 🇺🇸
clever, insightful, and contextual
for @backheeled.com
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-crisis...
clever, insightful, and contextual
for @backheeled.com
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-crisis...
Aw yeah, you know what time it is USMNT folks, it's Ten Windows time
The USMNT's crisis point seems to have passed, following a pair of October friendlies.
@jerryhinnen.bsky.social examines the biggest winners, losers, questions, and answers surrounding Mauricio Pochettino's team as the World Cup grows ever-closer.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-crisis...
@jerryhinnen.bsky.social examines the biggest winners, losers, questions, and answers surrounding Mauricio Pochettino's team as the World Cup grows ever-closer.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/usmnt-crisis...
Ten Windows, No. 4: The USMNT’s crisis point has passed. Now we wait.
With the 2026 World Cup growing ever-nearer, here's what matters from the United States' latest set of games.
www.backheeled.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Aw yeah, you know what time it is USMNT folks, it's Ten Windows time
not sure if it's possible to play Balogun and Wright at the same time
but what this post presupposes is,
but what this post presupposes is,
October 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
not sure if it's possible to play Balogun and Wright at the same time
but what this post presupposes is,
but what this post presupposes is,
2 goals from 2 different strikers in 2 games? for the USMNT?
sorcery? witchcraft?
awesomeness?
sorcery? witchcraft?
awesomeness?
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
2 goals from 2 different strikers in 2 games? for the USMNT?
sorcery? witchcraft?
awesomeness?
sorcery? witchcraft?
awesomeness?
considering where Auburn was when Pearl took over and where they are now, can't be mad about him choosing his own time of departure no matter how awkward it might be for the program
but I'm gonna try
but I'm gonna try
BREAKING: Auburn coach Bruce Pearl is retiring, a source tells CBS Sports. It's the second straight offseason CBB has had a high-profile preseason retirement (Tony Bennett at UVa in '24.) Pearl, 65, is coming off his second F4 w/ the Tigers. His son, Steven, will be named the full-time head coach.
September 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
considering where Auburn was when Pearl took over and where they are now, can't be mad about him choosing his own time of departure no matter how awkward it might be for the program
but I'm gonna try
but I'm gonna try
hard way to make a livin', not bein' able to throw the ball
September 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
hard way to make a livin', not bein' able to throw the ball