JT VanGilder
@jtarkman.bsky.social
I'm social about sports, and not much else...usually. But catch me on a good day and I'll go off on an assortment of randomness. Good luck.
Pretty view tonight in NE Kansas. Third time in 18 months!
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Pretty view tonight in NE Kansas. Third time in 18 months!
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My wife and I pay for life insurance even though we have never died. I pay for fire insurance even though my house has never burned down. That's not because we want to throw money at insurance companies. It's because THAT'S HOW INSURANCE WORKS.
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
My wife and I pay for life insurance even though we have never died. I pay for fire insurance even though my house has never burned down. That's not because we want to throw money at insurance companies. It's because THAT'S HOW INSURANCE WORKS.
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It was ugly, but a near double-up fourth quarter saved the Wildcat women in an absolute slog of a 46-44 win at SMU.
Nastja Claessens led the way with 8 points, 11 boards, and 4 steals. Gina Garcia also had 8 points. Taryn Sides pitched in 7.
Nastja Claessens led the way with 8 points, 11 boards, and 4 steals. Gina Garcia also had 8 points. Taryn Sides pitched in 7.
November 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
It was ugly, but a near double-up fourth quarter saved the Wildcat women in an absolute slog of a 46-44 win at SMU.
Nastja Claessens led the way with 8 points, 11 boards, and 4 steals. Gina Garcia also had 8 points. Taryn Sides pitched in 7.
Nastja Claessens led the way with 8 points, 11 boards, and 4 steals. Gina Garcia also had 8 points. Taryn Sides pitched in 7.
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Mark Simoneau, Chris Canty, Jeff Kelly, Terry Pierce, possibly Nick Leckey, Quincy Morgan, Michael Bishop.
These aren't guys Snyder coached up. They were lit.
Part of this, of course, is the fabled JUCO pipeline. Snyder did grab top-tier guys who hadn't qualified straight out of HS.
These aren't guys Snyder coached up. They were lit.
Part of this, of course, is the fabled JUCO pipeline. Snyder did grab top-tier guys who hadn't qualified straight out of HS.
November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Mark Simoneau, Chris Canty, Jeff Kelly, Terry Pierce, possibly Nick Leckey, Quincy Morgan, Michael Bishop.
These aren't guys Snyder coached up. They were lit.
Part of this, of course, is the fabled JUCO pipeline. Snyder did grab top-tier guys who hadn't qualified straight out of HS.
These aren't guys Snyder coached up. They were lit.
Part of this, of course, is the fabled JUCO pipeline. Snyder did grab top-tier guys who hadn't qualified straight out of HS.
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Then things went south. He wasn't grabbing 5-stars, but he WAS grabbing 4-stars... most of whom completely washed out due to their own egos. K-State fans will recall one Nick Patton.
And I think it's because the star system gave guys a sense of where they "ranked" which hadn't existed before.
And I think it's because the star system gave guys a sense of where they "ranked" which hadn't existed before.
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Then things went south. He wasn't grabbing 5-stars, but he WAS grabbing 4-stars... most of whom completely washed out due to their own egos. K-State fans will recall one Nick Patton.
And I think it's because the star system gave guys a sense of where they "ranked" which hadn't existed before.
And I think it's because the star system gave guys a sense of where they "ranked" which hadn't existed before.
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But this is a thing I really want to correct for the record, because it gives an extremely inaccurate picture of what things were like at K-State during the peak of the Snyder rebuild.
Those teams were not scrappy walk-ons, folks. Snyder was recruiting studs... UNTIL the star system.
Those teams were not scrappy walk-ons, folks. Snyder was recruiting studs... UNTIL the star system.
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
But this is a thing I really want to correct for the record, because it gives an extremely inaccurate picture of what things were like at K-State during the peak of the Snyder rebuild.
Those teams were not scrappy walk-ons, folks. Snyder was recruiting studs... UNTIL the star system.
Those teams were not scrappy walk-ons, folks. Snyder was recruiting studs... UNTIL the star system.
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here's the first video on the new channel, it's about the team that ACTUALLY invented the Tush Push years before the Eagles, so you can appropriately thank them or yell at them depending on whether you think the Tush Push is good (correct) or bad (wrong)
Meet the Team Who REALLY Invented the Tush Push
YouTube video by Sports! with Rodger Sherman
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
here's the first video on the new channel, it's about the team that ACTUALLY invented the Tush Push years before the Eagles, so you can appropriately thank them or yell at them depending on whether you think the Tush Push is good (correct) or bad (wrong)
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Great to see Dana Dimel (and Kellis Robinett!) get some well-deserved recognition.
here's the first video on the new channel, it's about the team that ACTUALLY invented the Tush Push years before the Eagles, so you can appropriately thank them or yell at them depending on whether you think the Tush Push is good (correct) or bad (wrong)
Meet the Team Who REALLY Invented the Tush Push
YouTube video by Sports! with Rodger Sherman
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Great to see Dana Dimel (and Kellis Robinett!) get some well-deserved recognition.
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“How can we make it so that all human beings have enough?”
Superhuman intelligence: well the people who have way too much need to give something up
Techbros: no no no CHANGE THE ALGORITHM
Superhuman intelligence: well the people who have way too much need to give something up
Techbros: no no no CHANGE THE ALGORITHM
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“How can we make it so that all human beings have enough?”
Superhuman intelligence: well the people who have way too much need to give something up
Techbros: no no no CHANGE THE ALGORITHM
Superhuman intelligence: well the people who have way too much need to give something up
Techbros: no no no CHANGE THE ALGORITHM
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Some intros for the uninitiated:
9 pts for Taryn Sides (you already know her)
9 for Izela Arenas (yes, Gilbert's daughter)
9 for Jenessa Cotton (stolen from Duke)
5 for Nastja Claessens (she's from Belgium)
5 for Tess Heal (she's an Aussie)
5 for Jordan Speiser and Aniya Foy (they're true frosh)
9 pts for Taryn Sides (you already know her)
9 for Izela Arenas (yes, Gilbert's daughter)
9 for Jenessa Cotton (stolen from Duke)
5 for Nastja Claessens (she's from Belgium)
5 for Tess Heal (she's an Aussie)
5 for Jordan Speiser and Aniya Foy (they're true frosh)
How's the post-Lee/Sundell era looking for the K-State women?
They're up 50-9 over Omaha at halftime and NOBODY IS IN DOUBLE FIGURES YET.
They're up 50-9 over Omaha at halftime and NOBODY IS IN DOUBLE FIGURES YET.
November 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Some intros for the uninitiated:
9 pts for Taryn Sides (you already know her)
9 for Izela Arenas (yes, Gilbert's daughter)
9 for Jenessa Cotton (stolen from Duke)
5 for Nastja Claessens (she's from Belgium)
5 for Tess Heal (she's an Aussie)
5 for Jordan Speiser and Aniya Foy (they're true frosh)
9 pts for Taryn Sides (you already know her)
9 for Izela Arenas (yes, Gilbert's daughter)
9 for Jenessa Cotton (stolen from Duke)
5 for Nastja Claessens (she's from Belgium)
5 for Tess Heal (she's an Aussie)
5 for Jordan Speiser and Aniya Foy (they're true frosh)
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This is crushing. Decades of cool uniform stuff nobody else covered, gone
I remember thinking the internet would be better at preserving work than the pre-digital age, and it feels increasingly clear the opposite is true
I remember thinking the internet would be better at preserving work than the pre-digital age, and it feels increasingly clear the opposite is true
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This is crushing. Decades of cool uniform stuff nobody else covered, gone
I remember thinking the internet would be better at preserving work than the pre-digital age, and it feels increasingly clear the opposite is true
I remember thinking the internet would be better at preserving work than the pre-digital age, and it feels increasingly clear the opposite is true
For the first time in nearly 18 months, there is power IN my house.
(I went ahead and hooked up the fireplace outlet because it's the only thing on its circuit)
Lots still to do, but a big milestone.
(I went ahead and hooked up the fireplace outlet because it's the only thing on its circuit)
Lots still to do, but a big milestone.
October 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
For the first time in nearly 18 months, there is power IN my house.
(I went ahead and hooked up the fireplace outlet because it's the only thing on its circuit)
Lots still to do, but a big milestone.
(I went ahead and hooked up the fireplace outlet because it's the only thing on its circuit)
Lots still to do, but a big milestone.
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oh yeah
The #14 Jayhawks
The #14 Jayhawks
Let’s not overlook the fact that the volleyball team won in Lawrence last night too. 💜 #kstate #gargantuan
October 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
oh yeah
The #14 Jayhawks
The #14 Jayhawks
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Let’s not overlook the fact that the volleyball team won in Lawrence last night too. 💜 #kstate #gargantuan
October 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Let’s not overlook the fact that the volleyball team won in Lawrence last night too. 💜 #kstate #gargantuan
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Per our old friend Tim Everson, KU's band director wished Frank Tracz a happy retirement with "live long and prosper" and I am DYING
October 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Per our old friend Tim Everson, KU's band director wished Frank Tracz a happy retirement with "live long and prosper" and I am DYING
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And y'all thought The Streak was gonna end.
Avery Johnson's three TD passes away from tying Will Howard, and the Cats roll 42-17. Recap, observations, players of the game, and oh god Texas Tech is next aren't they?
Avery Johnson's three TD passes away from tying Will Howard, and the Cats roll 42-17. Recap, observations, players of the game, and oh god Texas Tech is next aren't they?
FINAL: Kansas State Wildcats 42, Kansas Jayhawks 17 | Bring On The Cats
SEVENTEEN STRAIGHT.
www.bringonthecats.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
And y'all thought The Streak was gonna end.
Avery Johnson's three TD passes away from tying Will Howard, and the Cats roll 42-17. Recap, observations, players of the game, and oh god Texas Tech is next aren't they?
Avery Johnson's three TD passes away from tying Will Howard, and the Cats roll 42-17. Recap, observations, players of the game, and oh god Texas Tech is next aren't they?
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If next year's Sunflower Showdown takes place after October 25, there will be humans who can vote who will not have been alive the last time K-State lost to KU.
(Recap in a few.)
(Recap in a few.)
October 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
If next year's Sunflower Showdown takes place after October 25, there will be humans who can vote who will not have been alive the last time K-State lost to KU.
(Recap in a few.)
(Recap in a few.)
Go Cats!
a crowd of people hold up a sign that says we own this state
ALT: a crowd of people hold up a sign that says we own this state
media.tenor.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Go Cats!
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4th-and-3 at the K-State 34, DESMOND PURNELL blows through the line and sacks Daniels, forcing a fumble recovered by Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder.
Cats ball at their own 42.
14-7 K-State, 4:24 Q1
Cats ball at their own 42.
14-7 K-State, 4:24 Q1
October 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
4th-and-3 at the K-State 34, DESMOND PURNELL blows through the line and sacks Daniels, forcing a fumble recovered by Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder.
Cats ball at their own 42.
14-7 K-State, 4:24 Q1
Cats ball at their own 42.
14-7 K-State, 4:24 Q1
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You can blame @mattbrown.bsky.social for this one. (Or Tim Derdenger, but he doesn't appear to be on BlueSky.)
The conventional wisdom about what the portal and NIL would do was wrong from the start. A study now backs it up, which gives Jon a reason to opine at length.
(Go read Extra Points, too.)
The conventional wisdom about what the portal and NIL would do was wrong from the start. A study now backs it up, which gives Jon a reason to opine at length.
(Go read Extra Points, too.)
NIL is increasing competition (just like we said) | Bring On The Cats
Back when this all started, Jon argued against the conventional wisdom. He was right.
www.bringonthecats.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
You can blame @mattbrown.bsky.social for this one. (Or Tim Derdenger, but he doesn't appear to be on BlueSky.)
The conventional wisdom about what the portal and NIL would do was wrong from the start. A study now backs it up, which gives Jon a reason to opine at length.
(Go read Extra Points, too.)
The conventional wisdom about what the portal and NIL would do was wrong from the start. A study now backs it up, which gives Jon a reason to opine at length.
(Go read Extra Points, too.)
Oh no, The Onion wrote an article about my dad and his sisters!
(even got one of the names right 🤣)
(even got one of the names right 🤣)
Parents Feuding With At Least One Aunt At All Times https://theonion.com/parents-feuding-with-at-least-one-aunt-at-all-times/
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Oh no, The Onion wrote an article about my dad and his sisters!
(even got one of the names right 🤣)
(even got one of the names right 🤣)
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I don't know what Jesus would think about the ideal property tax rate and I don't especially care.
But I do know what Jesus taught about every human being having a spark of the divine and being worthy of the love and respect that comes with being in our enteral family. Even the unpopular ones.
But I do know what Jesus taught about every human being having a spark of the divine and being worthy of the love and respect that comes with being in our enteral family. Even the unpopular ones.
October 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I don't know what Jesus would think about the ideal property tax rate and I don't especially care.
But I do know what Jesus taught about every human being having a spark of the divine and being worthy of the love and respect that comes with being in our enteral family. Even the unpopular ones.
But I do know what Jesus taught about every human being having a spark of the divine and being worthy of the love and respect that comes with being in our enteral family. Even the unpopular ones.