Luke Martin
@lukermartin.bsky.social
Once described as the Trent Crimm of South Georgia Tormenta FC. Sports, some news/politics and general nonsense.
My wife's hobby is watching true crime documentaries and my hobby is yelling at people on TV to shut up and get a lawyer so it's really a match made in heaven
December 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
My wife's hobby is watching true crime documentaries and my hobby is yelling at people on TV to shut up and get a lawyer so it's really a match made in heaven
Grateful to hear that "Tell me about your mascot's pants situation" did not make the list.
Me: I’m the VP of Marketing for a pro soccer team with multiple senior international players on its roster.
Them: That’s amazing! I’m a 28-year-old junior accountant who scored five goals for my high school team as a senior. Can I come to your tryout? Can you ask your coach if he wants to sign me?
Them: That’s amazing! I’m a 28-year-old junior accountant who scored five goals for my high school team as a senior. Can I come to your tryout? Can you ask your coach if he wants to sign me?
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Grateful to hear that "Tell me about your mascot's pants situation" did not make the list.
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In re: Parts 4 - infinity:
December 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
In re: Parts 4 - infinity:
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NEWSLETTER: It's free agency season in the USL, so which players in the Championship and League One am I eyeing? I dig into Arturo Ordonez and a host of other standouts.
That, plus a look at the statistical trends driving the 2025-2026 Super League campaign.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
That, plus a look at the statistical trends driving the 2025-2026 Super League campaign.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
The Back Four: Free Agents, First Edition
Initial free agency thoughts, plus Super League tactical trends
www.usltactics.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
NEWSLETTER: It's free agency season in the USL, so which players in the Championship and League One am I eyeing? I dig into Arturo Ordonez and a host of other standouts.
That, plus a look at the statistical trends driving the 2025-2026 Super League campaign.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
That, plus a look at the statistical trends driving the 2025-2026 Super League campaign.
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
I would throw the ball forward, take the penalty (ineligible man down field, intentional grounding, whatever) and wind up costing my team yards but live to tell the tale.
December 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I would throw the ball forward, take the penalty (ineligible man down field, intentional grounding, whatever) and wind up costing my team yards but live to tell the tale.
Sometimes you come across a YouTube thumbnail that you don't know what you'll need it for, but you need to save it for sometime in the future.
December 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Sometimes you come across a YouTube thumbnail that you don't know what you'll need it for, but you need to save it for sometime in the future.
First draft of Sir Mix-a-lot writing "Baby Got Back"
"I want a girl with a strong floor and no ceiling."
November 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
First draft of Sir Mix-a-lot writing "Baby Got Back"
Ok @profanity.accountant , how'd I do?
November 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Ok @profanity.accountant , how'd I do?
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top notch mascottin'
November 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
top notch mascottin'
I have no attachment to either Ole Miss or Mississippi State, but they should be playing the Egg Bowl tonight. We've lost our way as a country this is a change that could get us back.
November 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I have no attachment to either Ole Miss or Mississippi State, but they should be playing the Egg Bowl tonight. We've lost our way as a country this is a change that could get us back.
Social media has a lot that's not great about it, but I'm thankful for all of you who follow and interact on here. If no one else has told you this, let me be sure to tell you that you're awesome and I'm glad you're here.
November 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Social media has a lot that's not great about it, but I'm thankful for all of you who follow and interact on here. If no one else has told you this, let me be sure to tell you that you're awesome and I'm glad you're here.
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Shout out to everyone getting the rolling chair at dinner tonight you’re the real ones
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Shout out to everyone getting the rolling chair at dinner tonight you’re the real ones
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I decided to check on Jamal and Wanda, and I cannot believe this is the 10th Thanksgiving!
The viral story of the "Thanksgiving grandma" still recirculates each holiday season when we crave "stories of joy and hope."
A grandma invited a stranger to Thanksgiving. A decade later, we still eat the story up.
The viral story of the "Thanksgiving grandma" still recirculates each holiday season when we crave "stories of joy and hope."
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I decided to check on Jamal and Wanda, and I cannot believe this is the 10th Thanksgiving!
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I'm very grateful for all of the local and national media outlets that cover the #USL ecosystem, and the people who read and tune into their work.
If there's one thing social media has given me, it's a connection to so many people who do great work year-round telling the stories that exist here.
If there's one thing social media has given me, it's a connection to so many people who do great work year-round telling the stories that exist here.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
What is something USL related that you’re thankful for?
What is something USL related that you’re thankful for?
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I'm very grateful for all of the local and national media outlets that cover the #USL ecosystem, and the people who read and tune into their work.
If there's one thing social media has given me, it's a connection to so many people who do great work year-round telling the stories that exist here.
If there's one thing social media has given me, it's a connection to so many people who do great work year-round telling the stories that exist here.
Renewing my annual request that Tracy Jordan and Jenna Maroney host the Thanksgiving Day parade.
November 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Renewing my annual request that Tracy Jordan and Jenna Maroney host the Thanksgiving Day parade.
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Libraries are awesome!
Picked this up at the library today. Can't wait to dive in.
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Libraries are awesome!
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If you like a writer's work, tell them! Email, LinkedIn message, DM, even in person at an event. It can make a huge difference in their lives, especially right now with declining freelance budgets, layoffs, stagnant salaries, the threat of AI, and dwindling book advances.
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
If you like a writer's work, tell them! Email, LinkedIn message, DM, even in person at an event. It can make a huge difference in their lives, especially right now with declining freelance budgets, layoffs, stagnant salaries, the threat of AI, and dwindling book advances.
Me waiting for Tormenta roster announcements, but also kind of hoping they drop next week at this point as I won't have a lot of free time to write it up.
cookie monster is wearing a white shirt and tie and sitting on a table .
ALT: cookie monster is wearing a white shirt and tie and sitting on a table .
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Me waiting for Tormenta roster announcements, but also kind of hoping they drop next week at this point as I won't have a lot of free time to write it up.
Former Tormenta player news.
Say hello to the newest face in the Green & Gold 👋
The Rowdies have acquired midfielder Marco Micaletto for the 2026 season!
📰 bit.ly/48gd64b
The Rowdies have acquired midfielder Marco Micaletto for the 2026 season!
📰 bit.ly/48gd64b
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Former Tormenta player news.
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Although mostly grassroots, there's incredible working being done by USL content creators all over. This is a call to make a concerted effort daily to watch vids, read articles, like and repost social media. Help these creators feel seen and appreciated! So many are doing the Lord's work!
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Although mostly grassroots, there's incredible working being done by USL content creators all over. This is a call to make a concerted effort daily to watch vids, read articles, like and repost social media. Help these creators feel seen and appreciated! So many are doing the Lord's work!
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The only thing better than dinner-party fun fact pedantry is being able to out-pedant someone else.
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The only thing better than dinner-party fun fact pedantry is being able to out-pedant someone else.
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Today I Googled “USL League One Young Player of the Year nominees 2025” and got shockingly incorrect info in the AI reply and regular search couldn’t (or wouldn’t) even locate the league’s site.
Duck Duck Go found the league’s article immediately, top result.
It didn’t used to be this way.
Duck Duck Go found the league’s article immediately, top result.
It didn’t used to be this way.
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Today I Googled “USL League One Young Player of the Year nominees 2025” and got shockingly incorrect info in the AI reply and regular search couldn’t (or wouldn’t) even locate the league’s site.
Duck Duck Go found the league’s article immediately, top result.
It didn’t used to be this way.
Duck Duck Go found the league’s article immediately, top result.
It didn’t used to be this way.
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Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
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Need a review of all the off-season #USL League One transaction news so far? What's expected to come? We got you covered. Will try to post something similar every Monday as long as the news keeps coming.
USL League One Off Season Notebook: Early Transaction News
Several teams have announced roster moves so far, and two expansions have announced signings
beyondthe90.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Need a review of all the off-season #USL League One transaction news so far? What's expected to come? We got you covered. Will try to post something similar every Monday as long as the news keeps coming.
The Lilith Fair documentary on Hulu is as good as everyone says it is.
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Lilith Fair documentary on Hulu is as good as everyone says it is.