Josh Kirkendall
@joshkirkendall.bsky.social
Bengals psycho and Political junkie. I'm neither conservative/liberal. Summarizing complex humans into one word doesn't make sense to me. Both can have benefits. Intolerant of MAGA.
https://joshkirkendall.substack.com/
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Great win!
Win with humility and didn't need to reciprocate TTUN BS from last year.
Couple notes:
TTUN only ran seven plays in the 4th quarter for -1 yards. Only reached the OSU46 in the 2nd half.
3rd downs
Bucks: 10/17
Them: 1/9
TOP
Bucks: 40:01
Them: 19:59
#GoBuckeyes
Win with humility and didn't need to reciprocate TTUN BS from last year.
Couple notes:
TTUN only ran seven plays in the 4th quarter for -1 yards. Only reached the OSU46 in the 2nd half.
3rd downs
Bucks: 10/17
Them: 1/9
TOP
Bucks: 40:01
Them: 19:59
#GoBuckeyes
November 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Great win!
Win with humility and didn't need to reciprocate TTUN BS from last year.
Couple notes:
TTUN only ran seven plays in the 4th quarter for -1 yards. Only reached the OSU46 in the 2nd half.
3rd downs
Bucks: 10/17
Them: 1/9
TOP
Bucks: 40:01
Them: 19:59
#GoBuckeyes
Win with humility and didn't need to reciprocate TTUN BS from last year.
Couple notes:
TTUN only ran seven plays in the 4th quarter for -1 yards. Only reached the OSU46 in the 2nd half.
3rd downs
Bucks: 10/17
Them: 1/9
TOP
Bucks: 40:01
Them: 19:59
#GoBuckeyes
Since the first possession interception...
Julian Sayin since the interception: 13/15, 145 yards, 2 TDs.
Julian Sayin since the interception: 13/15, 145 yards, 2 TDs.
November 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Since the first possession interception...
Julian Sayin since the interception: 13/15, 145 yards, 2 TDs.
Julian Sayin since the interception: 13/15, 145 yards, 2 TDs.
"Republicans have claimed the autopen was used by the people around Biden to circumvent a mentally declining president."
This comment is hilarious considering Trump uses autopen and according to most neurological experts, is obviously mentally declining.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
This comment is hilarious considering Trump uses autopen and according to most neurological experts, is obviously mentally declining.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump 'cancelling' Biden executive orders signed by autopen
Several presidents, including Donald Trump, have used the autopen to sign various documents.
www.nbcnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"Republicans have claimed the autopen was used by the people around Biden to circumvent a mentally declining president."
This comment is hilarious considering Trump uses autopen and according to most neurological experts, is obviously mentally declining.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
This comment is hilarious considering Trump uses autopen and according to most neurological experts, is obviously mentally declining.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
This small business company has paid $750,000 in tariffs that his Admin has applied this year. They're leveraging their home to stay afloat.
According to one estimate, small businesses have spent over $400 million on tariffs, increase of 1,438% from last year.
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
According to one estimate, small businesses have spent over $400 million on tariffs, increase of 1,438% from last year.
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
‘Working for tariffs’: A small Christmas supply firm in Utah is struggling with big bills
Village Lighting had one of its best years ever in 2024. This year, its owners needed a line of credit to help cover at least $750,000 in tariff costs.
www.nbcnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This small business company has paid $750,000 in tariffs that his Admin has applied this year. They're leveraging their home to stay afloat.
According to one estimate, small businesses have spent over $400 million on tariffs, increase of 1,438% from last year.
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
According to one estimate, small businesses have spent over $400 million on tariffs, increase of 1,438% from last year.
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
Trump gives a complete pardon to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was given a 45 year sentence for drug trafficking last year.
...and we're blowing up boats for drug trafficking.
How does this make sense?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
...and we're blowing up boats for drug trafficking.
How does this make sense?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Trump gives a complete pardon to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was given a 45 year sentence for drug trafficking last year.
...and we're blowing up boats for drug trafficking.
How does this make sense?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
...and we're blowing up boats for drug trafficking.
How does this make sense?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
The military launched missiles at a boat in the Carribbean of suspected drug traffickers; not once has evidence been presented. Two people survived. So our military launched more missles to kill them...
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Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The military launched missiles at a boat in the Carribbean of suspected drug traffickers; not once has evidence been presented. Two people survived. So our military launched more missles to kill them...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Oh, how things have changed in the past two weeks. The #Bengals defense had an EPA/play .205, which ranked last in the NFL.
Their EPA/play in the past two weeks is -0.141, which as of today, ranks 10th during that window.
Their EPA/play in the past two weeks is -0.141, which as of today, ranks 10th during that window.
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Oh, how things have changed in the past two weeks. The #Bengals defense had an EPA/play .205, which ranked last in the NFL.
Their EPA/play in the past two weeks is -0.141, which as of today, ranks 10th during that window.
Their EPA/play in the past two weeks is -0.141, which as of today, ranks 10th during that window.
Best pass blocking game of the season... the #Bengals pass blocking scores against the Ravens:
Orlando Brown, 91.5 (no pressures)
Dylan Fairchild, 90.0 (one pressure)
Dalton Risner, 82.9 (no pressures)
Amarius Mims, 81.6 (on pressure)
Ted Karras, 75.2 (no pressures)
Orlando Brown, 91.5 (no pressures)
Dylan Fairchild, 90.0 (one pressure)
Dalton Risner, 82.9 (no pressures)
Amarius Mims, 81.6 (on pressure)
Ted Karras, 75.2 (no pressures)
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Best pass blocking game of the season... the #Bengals pass blocking scores against the Ravens:
Orlando Brown, 91.5 (no pressures)
Dylan Fairchild, 90.0 (one pressure)
Dalton Risner, 82.9 (no pressures)
Amarius Mims, 81.6 (on pressure)
Ted Karras, 75.2 (no pressures)
Orlando Brown, 91.5 (no pressures)
Dylan Fairchild, 90.0 (one pressure)
Dalton Risner, 82.9 (no pressures)
Amarius Mims, 81.6 (on pressure)
Ted Karras, 75.2 (no pressures)
#Bengals CB DJ Turner added to his lead-leading passes defensed.
Turner was a defender on three passes to players he covered, allowing one reception for eight yards.
Turner was a defender on three passes to players he covered, allowing one reception for eight yards.
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#Bengals CB DJ Turner added to his lead-leading passes defensed.
Turner was a defender on three passes to players he covered, allowing one reception for eight yards.
Turner was a defender on three passes to players he covered, allowing one reception for eight yards.
#Bengals DE Joseph Ossai led the Bengals with eight total pressures, followed by:
Myles Murphy, 5
Kris Jenkins, 4
Barrett Carter, 3
Cedric Johnson, 2
Geno Stone, 2
McKinnley Jackson, 1
Jalen Davis, 1
Myles Murphy, 5
Kris Jenkins, 4
Barrett Carter, 3
Cedric Johnson, 2
Geno Stone, 2
McKinnley Jackson, 1
Jalen Davis, 1
November 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#Bengals DE Joseph Ossai led the Bengals with eight total pressures, followed by:
Myles Murphy, 5
Kris Jenkins, 4
Barrett Carter, 3
Cedric Johnson, 2
Geno Stone, 2
McKinnley Jackson, 1
Jalen Davis, 1
Myles Murphy, 5
Kris Jenkins, 4
Barrett Carter, 3
Cedric Johnson, 2
Geno Stone, 2
McKinnley Jackson, 1
Jalen Davis, 1
Joseph Ossai had a game-high PFF 85.0 pass rush grade v the Ravens (90.5 v true pass sets).
Ossai posted two sacks (and a FF), becoming only the fifth #Bengals player with 2+ sacks in a single-game over the last five years, joining Hendrickson, Hubbard, Hill, and Kris Jenkins.
Ossai posted two sacks (and a FF), becoming only the fifth #Bengals player with 2+ sacks in a single-game over the last five years, joining Hendrickson, Hubbard, Hill, and Kris Jenkins.
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Joseph Ossai had a game-high PFF 85.0 pass rush grade v the Ravens (90.5 v true pass sets).
Ossai posted two sacks (and a FF), becoming only the fifth #Bengals player with 2+ sacks in a single-game over the last five years, joining Hendrickson, Hubbard, Hill, and Kris Jenkins.
Ossai posted two sacks (and a FF), becoming only the fifth #Bengals player with 2+ sacks in a single-game over the last five years, joining Hendrickson, Hubbard, Hill, and Kris Jenkins.
More on this badass #Bengals defense... how did their performance v the Ravens rank v the other games.
Points allowed: 14 (best of the season)
Turnovers: 5 (best, by a lot)
First Downs: 16 (best)
Passing Yards: 223 (2nd)
Total Yards: 346 (third)
Rushing Yards: 123 (5th)
Points allowed: 14 (best of the season)
Turnovers: 5 (best, by a lot)
First Downs: 16 (best)
Passing Yards: 223 (2nd)
Total Yards: 346 (third)
Rushing Yards: 123 (5th)
November 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
More on this badass #Bengals defense... how did their performance v the Ravens rank v the other games.
Points allowed: 14 (best of the season)
Turnovers: 5 (best, by a lot)
First Downs: 16 (best)
Passing Yards: 223 (2nd)
Total Yards: 346 (third)
Rushing Yards: 123 (5th)
Points allowed: 14 (best of the season)
Turnovers: 5 (best, by a lot)
First Downs: 16 (best)
Passing Yards: 223 (2nd)
Total Yards: 346 (third)
Rushing Yards: 123 (5th)
How badass was the #Bengals defense v the Ravens compared to the entire season?
Before the Ravens (11 games) | v the Ravens
Points Allowed/Game: 32.7 | 14
Total Turnovers: 10 | 5
First Downs: 23.5 | 16
Passing Yards: 259.8 | 223
Rushing Yards: 156 | 123
Before the Ravens (11 games) | v the Ravens
Points Allowed/Game: 32.7 | 14
Total Turnovers: 10 | 5
First Downs: 23.5 | 16
Passing Yards: 259.8 | 223
Rushing Yards: 156 | 123
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
How badass was the #Bengals defense v the Ravens compared to the entire season?
Before the Ravens (11 games) | v the Ravens
Points Allowed/Game: 32.7 | 14
Total Turnovers: 10 | 5
First Downs: 23.5 | 16
Passing Yards: 259.8 | 223
Rushing Yards: 156 | 123
Before the Ravens (11 games) | v the Ravens
Points Allowed/Game: 32.7 | 14
Total Turnovers: 10 | 5
First Downs: 23.5 | 16
Passing Yards: 259.8 | 223
Rushing Yards: 156 | 123
#Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught seven passes for 110 yards receiving v the Ravens.
This ties his career-best of five 100+ yard receiving games in a season. The franchise record is six by A.J. Green in 2013.
Chase has five games to break it.
This ties his career-best of five 100+ yard receiving games in a season. The franchise record is six by A.J. Green in 2013.
Chase has five games to break it.
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught seven passes for 110 yards receiving v the Ravens.
This ties his career-best of five 100+ yard receiving games in a season. The franchise record is six by A.J. Green in 2013.
Chase has five games to break it.
This ties his career-best of five 100+ yard receiving games in a season. The franchise record is six by A.J. Green in 2013.
Chase has five games to break it.
Chase Brown hit 113 yards from scrimmage v the Ravens, continuing a streak of six straight:
*This set a franchise record for most consecutive 100+ yards from scrimmage.
* This is the longest active streak in the NFL
* CMC had seven straight earlier in the season.
*This set a franchise record for most consecutive 100+ yards from scrimmage.
* This is the longest active streak in the NFL
* CMC had seven straight earlier in the season.
November 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Chase Brown hit 113 yards from scrimmage v the Ravens, continuing a streak of six straight:
*This set a franchise record for most consecutive 100+ yards from scrimmage.
* This is the longest active streak in the NFL
* CMC had seven straight earlier in the season.
*This set a franchise record for most consecutive 100+ yards from scrimmage.
* This is the longest active streak in the NFL
* CMC had seven straight earlier in the season.
Putting on my professional I.T. hat for a moment...
The one thing that drives cybersecurity specialists insane is the lack of transparency and information sharing. Now the community is demanding answers after Middletown's breach from August.
www.journal-news.com/news/middlet...
The one thing that drives cybersecurity specialists insane is the lack of transparency and information sharing. Now the community is demanding answers after Middletown's breach from August.
www.journal-news.com/news/middlet...
Middletown cyberattack fallout: Thousands of residents sign petition demanding answers
More than 2,000 push for more transparency on Middletown, Ohio, cyberattack and water billing
www.journal-news.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Putting on my professional I.T. hat for a moment...
The one thing that drives cybersecurity specialists insane is the lack of transparency and information sharing. Now the community is demanding answers after Middletown's breach from August.
www.journal-news.com/news/middlet...
The one thing that drives cybersecurity specialists insane is the lack of transparency and information sharing. Now the community is demanding answers after Middletown's breach from August.
www.journal-news.com/news/middlet...
"Since the start of this year, some 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE."
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"Since the start of this year, some 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE."
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Per the NFL on Evan McPherson:
"The 2025 NFL season has seen eight made field goals of 60-or-more yards, including a career-long 63-yard field goal by Cincinnati’s Evan McPherson today, the most in any season in NFL history."
"The 2025 NFL season has seen eight made field goals of 60-or-more yards, including a career-long 63-yard field goal by Cincinnati’s Evan McPherson today, the most in any season in NFL history."
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Per the NFL on Evan McPherson:
"The 2025 NFL season has seen eight made field goals of 60-or-more yards, including a career-long 63-yard field goal by Cincinnati’s Evan McPherson today, the most in any season in NFL history."
"The 2025 NFL season has seen eight made field goals of 60-or-more yards, including a career-long 63-yard field goal by Cincinnati’s Evan McPherson today, the most in any season in NFL history."
Per the NFL:
"There have been 47 games decided by a game-winning score in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or in overtime this season, the most through Week 12 in NFL history."
"There have been 47 games decided by a game-winning score in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or in overtime this season, the most through Week 12 in NFL history."
November 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Per the NFL:
"There have been 47 games decided by a game-winning score in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or in overtime this season, the most through Week 12 in NFL history."
"There have been 47 games decided by a game-winning score in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or in overtime this season, the most through Week 12 in NFL history."
Cash designated for #Bengals players in 2025 (per Spotrac):
1) Ja'Marr Chase: $41,170,000
2) Tee Higgins: $35,900,000
3) Joe Burrow: $35,254,725
4) Trey Hendrickson: $29,000,000
For various reasons, none were playing by the end of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
1) Ja'Marr Chase: $41,170,000
2) Tee Higgins: $35,900,000
3) Joe Burrow: $35,254,725
4) Trey Hendrickson: $29,000,000
For various reasons, none were playing by the end of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
November 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Cash designated for #Bengals players in 2025 (per Spotrac):
1) Ja'Marr Chase: $41,170,000
2) Tee Higgins: $35,900,000
3) Joe Burrow: $35,254,725
4) Trey Hendrickson: $29,000,000
For various reasons, none were playing by the end of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
1) Ja'Marr Chase: $41,170,000
2) Tee Higgins: $35,900,000
3) Joe Burrow: $35,254,725
4) Trey Hendrickson: $29,000,000
For various reasons, none were playing by the end of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
According to PFF, #Bengals rookie linebacker Barrett Carter allowed 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 133 yards v the Patriots.
That being said, he didn't record a missed tackle after missing four with a 50% missed tackle rate last week against the Steelers.
That being said, he didn't record a missed tackle after missing four with a 50% missed tackle rate last week against the Steelers.
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
According to PFF, #Bengals rookie linebacker Barrett Carter allowed 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 133 yards v the Patriots.
That being said, he didn't record a missed tackle after missing four with a 50% missed tackle rate last week against the Steelers.
That being said, he didn't record a missed tackle after missing four with a 50% missed tackle rate last week against the Steelers.
#Bengals RB Chase Brown finished with 130 yards from scrimmage: 107 yards rushing, 23 yards receiving. That's his third-highest in his career.
It's also his fifth-straight game with 100+ yards from scrimmage:
Week 7: 100
Week 8: 105
Week 9: 112
Week 11: 127
Week 12: 130
It's also his fifth-straight game with 100+ yards from scrimmage:
Week 7: 100
Week 8: 105
Week 9: 112
Week 11: 127
Week 12: 130
November 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#Bengals RB Chase Brown finished with 130 yards from scrimmage: 107 yards rushing, 23 yards receiving. That's his third-highest in his career.
It's also his fifth-straight game with 100+ yards from scrimmage:
Week 7: 100
Week 8: 105
Week 9: 112
Week 11: 127
Week 12: 130
It's also his fifth-straight game with 100+ yards from scrimmage:
Week 7: 100
Week 8: 105
Week 9: 112
Week 11: 127
Week 12: 130
UPDATED AFC North standings:
Steelers and Ravens are locked into a tie for first place at 6-5.
The #Bengals fall to 3-8 and remain a distant third heading into week 13. Bengals and Ravens play this Thanksgiving.
Browns (2-8) leading Vegas 7-0 midway into the first.
Steelers and Ravens are locked into a tie for first place at 6-5.
The #Bengals fall to 3-8 and remain a distant third heading into week 13. Bengals and Ravens play this Thanksgiving.
Browns (2-8) leading Vegas 7-0 midway into the first.
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
UPDATED AFC North standings:
Steelers and Ravens are locked into a tie for first place at 6-5.
The #Bengals fall to 3-8 and remain a distant third heading into week 13. Bengals and Ravens play this Thanksgiving.
Browns (2-8) leading Vegas 7-0 midway into the first.
Steelers and Ravens are locked into a tie for first place at 6-5.
The #Bengals fall to 3-8 and remain a distant third heading into week 13. Bengals and Ravens play this Thanksgiving.
Browns (2-8) leading Vegas 7-0 midway into the first.
All Mitchell Tinsley does is catch touchdowns.
Four receptions in 2025 and two of them are touchdowns.
#Bengals eating into the Patriots lead.
Four receptions in 2025 and two of them are touchdowns.
#Bengals eating into the Patriots lead.
November 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
All Mitchell Tinsley does is catch touchdowns.
Four receptions in 2025 and two of them are touchdowns.
#Bengals eating into the Patriots lead.
Four receptions in 2025 and two of them are touchdowns.
#Bengals eating into the Patriots lead.
#Bengals rookie linebackers:
*Barrett Carter: nine receptions allowed for 115 yards
*Demetrius Knight Jr.: three receptions allowed for 44 yards.
*Barrett Carter: nine receptions allowed for 115 yards
*Demetrius Knight Jr.: three receptions allowed for 44 yards.
November 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#Bengals rookie linebackers:
*Barrett Carter: nine receptions allowed for 115 yards
*Demetrius Knight Jr.: three receptions allowed for 44 yards.
*Barrett Carter: nine receptions allowed for 115 yards
*Demetrius Knight Jr.: three receptions allowed for 44 yards.