Russell Varner
@whyalwaysrv.bsky.social
I used to know sports stats for a living. Now I know them for no good reason.
2x Elon University alum. Dad. Ex-Opta stat guy. Animal lover. Overall nerd, but you’ll catch onto that quickly enough.
2x Elon University alum. Dad. Ex-Opta stat guy. Animal lover. Overall nerd, but you’ll catch onto that quickly enough.
Zane Gonzalez, former Panther?
December 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Zane Gonzalez, former Panther?
Clearly, they did not watch South Park’s episode on AI.
Disney has agreed to license 200 of its most beloved characters for use in Sora's generative AI videos, alongside a $1 billion investment in OpenAI. https://bit.ly/3KOysxX
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Clearly, they did not watch South Park’s episode on AI.
Me impatiently waiting at work, hoping for a Doomsday trailer.
a cartoon of sonic the hedgehog with his arms crossed standing on a yellow surface .
ALT: a cartoon of sonic the hedgehog with his arms crossed standing on a yellow surface .
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Me impatiently waiting at work, hoping for a Doomsday trailer.
The way I legit jumped when I got the notification for who Pete Alonso signed with
December 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The way I legit jumped when I got the notification for who Pete Alonso signed with
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This was literally a Parks & Rec joke
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
This was literally a Parks & Rec joke
I’m sorry but in what world is that a penalty against Inter Milan and not a card for simulation?
"It's one of the softest penalties I've ever seen!"
Manuel Akanji was not happy with the penalty decision against Inter 👇
Manuel Akanji was not happy with the penalty decision against Inter 👇
December 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I’m sorry but in what world is that a penalty against Inter Milan and not a card for simulation?
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Showed this to my older child. The response:
“This works for art and music too. AI can’t produce anything great because it will never have imposter syndrome.”
“This works for art and music too. AI can’t produce anything great because it will never have imposter syndrome.”
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Showed this to my older child. The response:
“This works for art and music too. AI can’t produce anything great because it will never have imposter syndrome.”
“This works for art and music too. AI can’t produce anything great because it will never have imposter syndrome.”
Here is all I will say about the Dodgers signing Edwin Diaz:
Remember how well the Tanner Scott signing worked out last season?
Remember how well the Tanner Scott signing worked out last season?
December 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Here is all I will say about the Dodgers signing Edwin Diaz:
Remember how well the Tanner Scott signing worked out last season?
Remember how well the Tanner Scott signing worked out last season?
This.
This photo right here is why I will ALWAYS be against domed stadiums.
This photo right here is why I will ALWAYS be against domed stadiums.
December 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This.
This photo right here is why I will ALWAYS be against domed stadiums.
This photo right here is why I will ALWAYS be against domed stadiums.
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I asked ESPN Research and they asked Elias Sports Bureau and they looked back as far as they could (to 1978) and it would appear Jalen Hurts is the first player to ever commit two turnovers in one play. Isn't history beautiful?
December 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I asked ESPN Research and they asked Elias Sports Bureau and they looked back as far as they could (to 1978) and it would appear Jalen Hurts is the first player to ever commit two turnovers in one play. Isn't history beautiful?
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Congrats to the Panthers for finding a way to have a Victory Monday after a bye week.
a man wearing an nfl jersey and sunglasses
ALT: a man wearing an nfl jersey and sunglasses
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Congrats to the Panthers for finding a way to have a Victory Monday after a bye week.
Me after I finished saying “Who Dat” all afternoon #KeepPounding
a man in a blue striped shirt stands in a hallway
ALT: a man in a blue striped shirt stands in a hallway
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Me after I finished saying “Who Dat” all afternoon #KeepPounding
I do not care about the FBS College Football Playoff and even I am annoyed that they are dragging this out this long.
December 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I do not care about the FBS College Football Playoff and even I am annoyed that they are dragging this out this long.
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We just want everyone to have a good time and eat mayonnaise...
December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We just want everyone to have a good time and eat mayonnaise...
Looking at the #USMNT’s World Cup draw
a group of men are standing in a room and one of them says pretty good
ALT: a group of men are standing in a room and one of them says pretty good
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Looking at the #USMNT’s World Cup draw
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me grabbing one of my slutty little chains to finish off a fit
December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
me grabbing one of my slutty little chains to finish off a fit
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He'd probably get detained in his own country now
I wish Grant Wahl was here rn
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
He'd probably get detained in his own country now
A global federation governing soccer decides to make up a peace award to give a President just after he tells journalists he is declaring war on Venezuela bc of their drug runners, not long after he pardoned an ex-Honduran President who was found guilty of drug smuggling.
What. The fuck.
What. The fuck.
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A global federation governing soccer decides to make up a peace award to give a President just after he tells journalists he is declaring war on Venezuela bc of their drug runners, not long after he pardoned an ex-Honduran President who was found guilty of drug smuggling.
What. The fuck.
What. The fuck.
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Pathetic!!! This dog had a chance to test itself at proper European kennels but chose to stay home with Jordan Morris!!!
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Pathetic!!! This dog had a chance to test itself at proper European kennels but chose to stay home with Jordan Morris!!!
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You should read @dennycarter.bsky.social because he has awesome ideas but can also do that thing, uh, use words good?
Better than me, thats for sure
Better than me, thats for sure
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
You should read @dennycarter.bsky.social because he has awesome ideas but can also do that thing, uh, use words good?
Better than me, thats for sure
Better than me, thats for sure
Game’s gone.
Bowl News: The Bahamas Bowl is now the XBox Bowl and will be played at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas (the Dallas Cowboys indoor facility).
The game will be Missouri State vs. Arkansas State
The game will be Missouri State vs. Arkansas State
December 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Game’s gone.
My two biggest surprises from my LRT:
1. BlueSky is the main social app people used to discuss MLS (hi friends!)
2. Just how split everyone is over MLS’ schedule change.
1. BlueSky is the main social app people used to discuss MLS (hi friends!)
2. Just how split everyone is over MLS’ schedule change.
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
My two biggest surprises from my LRT:
1. BlueSky is the main social app people used to discuss MLS (hi friends!)
2. Just how split everyone is over MLS’ schedule change.
1. BlueSky is the main social app people used to discuss MLS (hi friends!)
2. Just how split everyone is over MLS’ schedule change.
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Our annual surveys are my favorite piece of content we do, and this year was by far the best. We had almost 3,500 responses!
Fans want looser roster rules, are torn on the calendar shift, and are getting tired of Messi mania.
Read here ⤵️
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/2025-mls-fan...
Fans want looser roster rules, are torn on the calendar shift, and are getting tired of Messi mania.
Read here ⤵️
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/2025-mls-fan...
MLS Fan Survey: Supporters weigh in on calendar switch, roster rules, and Lionel Messi
Nearly 3,500 fans from 33 countries gave their opinions on the state of Major League Soccer in our third annual fan survey
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our annual surveys are my favorite piece of content we do, and this year was by far the best. We had almost 3,500 responses!
Fans want looser roster rules, are torn on the calendar shift, and are getting tired of Messi mania.
Read here ⤵️
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/2025-mls-fan...
Fans want looser roster rules, are torn on the calendar shift, and are getting tired of Messi mania.
Read here ⤵️
www.sixonefivesoccer.com/2025-mls-fan...