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Russell Varner

@whyalwaysrv.bsky.social
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I used to know sports stats for a living. Now I know them for no good reason. 2x Elon University alum. Dad. Charlotte (and Dodgers) sports fan. Ex-Opta stat guy. Animal lover. Overall nerd.

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Mike Pendleton @phat7deuce.bsky.social · 2h
This is actually kind of nuts considering only a few blocks away the ALDS Game 1 of Rays and Yankees is happening at the same time
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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 5h
It sure is interesting what things the NFL will not tolerate and which ones it will
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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 6h
The problem isn’t that they’re moving past it—it’s that they’re trying to rehabilitate it. Would be better for everyone if people who don’t want to engage with the facts just talked about the play on the field and left it at that.
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t4ner @tracyforner.bsky.social · 8h
this still tracks...
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 9h
Wait wait wait you’re telling me all this came to light because a phishing email actually worked?!?
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Inside the Manchester City guilty verdict: Hidden costs of bonuses, alleged £100m breach in 2017-18 (Gift Article)
The Premier League reviewed previously undisclosed documents that shed new light on how Manchester City became a commercial superpower
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 9h
Me, a Dodger fan living in Braves country
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Every now and then, the Internet proves that it wasn’t completely a mistake, if only for a second.
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evy kwong @evystadium.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
whenever you feel like you’re too small to change anything know that citizens from small towns and cities that speak up against flock and axon cameras in their communities (and sometimes get arrested for it) are fighting and sometimes succeeding against this
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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British Cop Screaming in Despair
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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
it is very cool to have the livelihood of every creative person on earth obliterated by people who don’t understand what art is for
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I always forget how peaceful and fun postseason baseball is…until your team starts playing.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A Storm Surge with the Stanley Cup in the middle?
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Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta: Chills, Literal Chills!
ALT: Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta: Chills, Literal Chills!
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Tickets to Doomsday officially purchased. Let the countdown commence!
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Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
"We're going to create superintelligence" How about making outlook search work first. How about that
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Considering this seems to be most likely the last baseball we will see for the considerable future, I am going to make an effort to watch as much of it as possible. Also, here’s to the Dodgers getting a three-peat.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I am making sure I never take this recent run for granted.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Roughing the passer is the worst penalty in sports. Change my mind.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Did anyone else get extremely uncomfortable with all the excessive praising Chris Myers and Mark Schlereth are giving Deshaun Watson? Did they forget what he did?
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I’m totally definitely not panicking over the Panthers’ practice report nope not I no sir I’m not nervous at all
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Brian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
now let me tell you who’s keeping the internet architecture and most of our communication systems together
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I’m only surprised it took them this long to announce it. www.panthers.com/news/devin-l...
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Devin Lloyd is named Week 2 NFC Defensive Player of the Week
The Panthers linebacker earned the honor for the second time in his career after a dominant performance in the win over the Falcons.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Nine tackles (seven solo), one sack, two INTs, pick six, three pass breakups (including one that led to an INT). Devin Lloyd was on his Luke Kuechly ish today.
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Where have you gone, Lee Corso? College football fans falling out of love with Saturday pregame shows
“I miss when this show was about an old guy putting on funny mascot heads.” That comment came from an X user quoting a video of ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday. Specifically, a clip of Mississippi Army National Guard helicopters flying overhead as analyst Pat McAfee says, “We certainly appreciate the hell out of the…
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Please win today, Panthers.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Enter scene. I am bathing my children last night. Me: Ohhh daddy’s back hurts. Almost 4-year-old daughter: Why? Me: Because daddy is old. Daughter: Are you gonna die soon? Me: Daughter: *laughs* End scene.
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John Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 17/09/2026
After four years of no real change, the USMNT can finally get back to what it does best: getting our hopes up that these are the kids who will finally make us good at soccer
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ℳatt @matttomic.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Worth noting, as Macklemore was banned by NFL owners in what will be dubbed "fighting antisemitism", that Kanye, who - sold merch with swastikas - said on Alex Jones that he idolizes Hitler - tweeted he was "going Defcon 3 on Jewish people" is currently on a multi-city tour of NFL stadiums
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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Introducing the Soccerwise Media Collective presented by Continental Tire! A first-of-it’s-kind national network, which includes 7 founding members, built to power local MLS coverage and connect fans to stories across the league.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hot take: I am much more encouraged by the Panthers’ offensive performance than I am worried about their defensive performance.
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Star Wars: Han Solo's Optimism
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We made it y’all. Keep pounding.
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Carolina Panthers Keep Pounding Drum Ceremony
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
He can’t stop he won’t stop
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026
Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
As someone who still vividly remembers so much about 9/11 - watching the second tower get hit live, my principal announcing what had happened while I was in the middle of a Spanish test, that my mom was supposed to fly back from Seattle that day and had to stay another night there - I’d like to know
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This episode, and the entire Countdown to Doomsday series, has been incredible. Marvel is brilliant for doing this (and feeding me something to satiate my cravings until Doomsday). Team Cap 4 lyfe, btw. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Captain America: Civil War
Podcast Episode · Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast · September 10 · 37m
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Can I be honest with everyone here? We’re all friends, right? Promise you won’t judge me too much? I’m more excited for Charlotte FC-CF Montreal than I am for the New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks game.
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The Crazy Gorilla: Please Don't Hurt Me Meme
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Oh, so humanity as a whole actually is getting dumber?
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Jake Peralta's Iconic 'Cool Cool Cool' in Brooklyn 99
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Soccer sicko listen of the day podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
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How has Como built such a successful club?
Podcast Episode · Soccer 101 · September 4 · 36m
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Atlanta Falcons a few weeks ago: Tua Tagovailoa has been so bad at camp that we are basically giving the job to Michael Penix. Atlanta Falcons today: Tua Tagovailoa is our Week 1 starter.
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Michael Chinyamurindi & Friends: Heads Back in Laughter
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Day after Charlotte FC thoughts 1. I came into that match seeing it as a measuring stick. IMHO they passed the test and held their own. 2. That ref has no right to officiate a match at any time in the near future. 3. I get why Westy was as mad as he was, but you got to be smart and stop sooner.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I want to be excited for week 1 of the college football season. I really do. But does the slate of games this week seem EXTREMELY underwhelming to anyone else?
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Without saying your age, what is your favorite movie that came out when you were 20 years old?
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Lotr Lord Of The Rings
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What gif pops up when you type in your name?
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Russell Reading His Book
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Chad Loder @chadloder.dev · 02/09/2026
"Bottom 60% of households" is a wild phrase
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The findings? For the bottom 60% of U.S. households, a
"minimal quality of life" is out of reach, according to the group, a research organization focused on improving lower earners' economic well-being.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Oh God, I’ve gone full John Fox. Just caught myself saying “ it’s a good day to have a good day.”
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
@tombogert.bsky.social @mattdoyle.bsky.social @joeclowery.bsky.social Is it possible to look up the leading goal contributors in MLS since the World Cup break and where Liel Abada ranks?
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
These North Carolina jerseys are making me long for the days of Ronald Curry and Darian Durant.
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Russell Varner @whyalwaysrv.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
It is incredible how kids can be be one’s biggest source of joy, pride, happiness, anger, annoyance and be the reason one have no energy all at once.
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