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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 1d

Not making any Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade jokes about religious leaders in the news, today.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 1d

If someone told me Aidan Morris’ nickname was “The Hoosier Barbarian,” I would accept it unquestioningly.

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 1d

I'm assuming that the person who said the men have become barbarians *wasn't* referring to the soccer team, but I like to think they were.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 4d

Unbeknownst to me, I had accidentally clicked on an NFL Sunday Ticket preview, and ten minutes later was abruptly relieved of the responsibility of suffering alongside 'em.

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 4d

I don't get to watch the Bengals much, but it really puts Burrow's greatness into perspective to see what they're like without him.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 4d

I don't get to watch the Bengals much, but it really puts Burrow's greatness into perspective to see what they're like without him.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 5d

It never ends. I need sleep so badly but it never ends.

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 6d

“Hopeful! We now know who was right! No one.”

[pause]

“Well. Seventeen percent of you.”

A graphic showing the results of a poll of Philadelphia sports fans showing that 48% expected three wins, 30% expected two wins, 5% expected one win, and 17% expected zero wins.

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 6d

They just interviewed a fan who said, of the Eagles "It all fell apart, the way my dreams fall apart. Philadelphia, the city of false hope."

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 6d

Philadelphia local news just came on after the football game and it is an emotional trainwreck.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 8d

In the argument-mapping exercises for my Critical Thinking course, there's an exercise which--to my eyes--the textbook has clearly mapped wrong.

As you might expect, my better-performing students have all gotten that one 'wrong' on their homework, whereas everyone else has gotten it 'right.'

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 8d

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these," and so on.

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Janet D. Stemwedel @docfreeride.bsky.social · 8d

My department is hiring! Tenure-track assistant professor in philosophy (AOS: philosophy of technology) jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/55...

San José State University - Details - Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Technology

jobs.sjsu.edu

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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 9d

Darlington Nagbe decided over the summer that 2025 would be his last season in MLS. He stayed quiet about until today.

Nagbe, and those closest to him, spoke to The Athletic about his decision and the emotional conflicts of his announcement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Darlington Nagbe retires: An understated star with an impeccable reputation

Nagbe is retiring after a distinguished, trophy-laden career in MLS, and those closest to him paint a picture of a revered superstar

www.nytimes.com

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Tom Reed @tomba1919.bsky.social · 9d

Not sure the casual Columbus sports fan appreciated what had in Darlington Nagbe, who reportedly will retire at season’s end. One of the great athletes to call our city home. Won 2 of his 4 MLS Cups w/ #Crew96. Selfless teammate. Tireless worker. Midfield hoss. Thanks for the great memories.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 9d

He dribbles past the guys he feels like dribbling past, scores the goals he feels like scoring and plays where he feels like playing. That's what makes it special: your team is his preference, not his ceiling. It's silly, in retrospect, to expect him to keep playing until he can't. He chooses.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 9d

Maybe the most transcendent thing about Darlington Nagbe is that he always seems free to choose. Most of us act from necessity; dribble 'til we're trapped or lose the ball, score as many goals as we can, go as far as our talent will stretch. We don't stop until we have to. Nagbe chooses.

Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 9d

I was too afraid to say this, but if Doyle's saying it, I'll retweet.

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 9d

Even moreso now that Nagbe is retiring at the end of the year.

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 11d

I am so deadly serious about Columbus needing to bring Emeka Eneli home this winter. Cashfer, GAM, whatever it takes.

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 10d

To say this has been a bad day would be to say much more than is warranted, but I have not enjoyed most of it.

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 10d

Shame on you, @defector.com

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 11d

That was, uh, not great from Schulte.

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 13d

Agree. He destroyed Puebla, and he seems to pretty regularly dominate in YNT competition, but his confidence, and thus influence seem to recede a lot against first-team competition.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 14d

We all long for forbidden fruit from time to time.

Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 14d

The Maize and Blue, as I believe they’re known to their fans.

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Juan Ersatzman @juanersatzman.bsky.social · 15d

Another night, another opportunity to watch my Cincinnati-based team get eaten alive on national television.

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templephilosophy.bsky.social @templephilosophy.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations to Associate Professor Eugene Chislenko for winning the Andrew Light Award for Public Philosophy! You can read more about his accomplishment here:
iseethics.wordpress.com/2025/07/28/2...

2025 winner of the Andrew Light Award for Public Philosophy

The International Society for Environmental Ethics (ISEE) is pleased to announce publicly the 2025 winner of the Andrew Light Award for Public Philosophy. This year’s Andrew Lig…

iseethics.wordpress.com

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