Sam Scott

Trying out Twitter until it makes me angry again via sports, politics, or hot takes about Tom Petty (don't you dare).

@WesleyLHuff @brayotte Must have been listening to George Strait. Respect.

@brayotte This is the real controversy no one is talking about

So apparently I’m embroiled in some sort of controversy. Let me set a few things strait: 1. I don’t know Sam Allberry personally. We've met in-person a total of once — back in January while I was in Nashville when I did the Shawn Ryan Podcast, where I ran into and took a picture with Sam. When I saw the news initially about his removal from leadership I took that picture down. I had already started to see people commenting that by keeping it up I was implicating myself in his sin. I do not think they were correct. But ironically, said comments were then replaced with ones telling me that by taking it down… I was hiding something and implicating myself in his sin. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. 2. I believe the language in the current public statements to be potentially unhelpfully vague. From my (brief though not uninformed) understanding of the details of the situation, what Sam did that disqualified him from leadership was not due to sexual or even a romantic impropriety, but what could best be described as a sinful emotional attachment. This is not to justify it or say that it wasn't disqualifying (I think it probably was). But the lack of clarity has left room for those who desire to gossip, defame, and sinfully speculate online to run wild — which they have. 3. I am genuinely saddened with the internet’s desire to tear down and jump to harsh judgements regarding another Christian’s failing. When someone falls into sin, those who are spiritually mature should work toward their restoration, approaching them with a spirit of gentleness (Gal. 6:1-2). The motivation for restoration carries spiritual weight. Bringing someone back who has wandered from truth saves their soul from death and covers a multitude of sins (James 5:19–20). This isn’t merely about correcting behaviour, it’s about spiritual rescue. The desire to gossip and breed quarrels, which is so obviously warned against in scripture (Proverbs 17:19; 26:17; 2 Timothy 2:14, 23-24; Titus 3:9-11; James 4:1-2) is, to say the least, lamentable and disappointing to see. 4. Sam Allberry is being labelled as “Side B,” this is genuinely confusing to me. To quote Sam in his own words: “Same sex attraction is not a good thing. It is... a consequence of the fall. ...This kind of attraction is not something God designed for us, and it contradicts his design” (Is God Anti Gay, 63). Sam has expressed in multiple places throughout his written work and public talks that he holds to the biblical position of marriage, that homosexual relationships are sinful, and that identifying as a “gay Christian” is incompatible with scripture. To be clear, I don't agree with Sam on all the nuances of how he discusses the issue. But I can only conclude that this attempt to make him into an LBGT advocate comes from either shear ignorance of his public work or some sort of internet-level frothing of the mouth to jump on whoever “we don’t like this week.” But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. - Heb 3:13.

I'm editing in my garage, I ran into the street.

@iamfujimura @tyfuji John was a good one.

Tanaka on the mound. John Sterling’s call. #grateful for the memories @tyfuji

@brendan_cubs I really hope we're nicknaming Javier Assad the Unexpected Development in October.

For the team, short-term: - Public projections were low on the Cubs pitchers...Cade included. It's why they are upper 80s to low 90s. Losing Cade, projected around 4ish ERA, may not DRAMATICALLY alter that upper 80s, lower 90s tally. - It does, however, presumably change the Cubs internal projections (which factor in Cade's new sinker/changeup) as well as the overall ceiling —it's probably a loss of 2 wins by Cubs modeling if I were to guess. If you thought the Cubs were an upper 80s, lower 90s win team—your expectations won't be shattered. If you thought they were a low 90s to mid 90s, it's going to require an unexpected development internally or a larger trade. 2/5

Thread on Cade Horton....short-term implications and long-term implications for both Cade and the Cubs. 1/5

This is probably the most incredible baseball photo I've ever seen.

@JShrum_65 @TheFreedomTrail That's Brandon Flowers. Isn't that Brandon Flowers? It's Brandon Flowers.

I hope @TheFreedomTrail eggs your house

The Dodgers are great for baseball. Every good story needs a bad guy.

I love Rizz. Couldn't have asked for a better leader/human on that team.

A legend.

Holy

@TheCousinSal Well, at least there's one game to remember for the rivalry!

I simply cannot believe this Bears team. I don’t think they can either. What a win!

Will miss you this offseason @PatandRon670. Counting down the days!

@davidpollack47 I just don't think any with the power has any incentive to change and no one to hold them accountable.

College football is the best sport on the planet. We need guardrails in place so we can protect everyone involved. We need a CBA and binding contracts on both sides. We need a governing body that actually wants to protect the game and make it better!

@GibbsSoftball How much are tickets? I've got a 2yo and an infant, do I need tickets for them too?

The Lady Eagles take on Clinton tonight at home!

@ZachIsHere Class, Zach. Well done because the dialogue on here has been frustrating.

Peter Vermes fundamentally changed soccer in KC helping transform a club that established something very special leading to countless great moments. All things come to an end but an MLS Cup + 3 US Open Cups. One of the longest tenured coaches in the world. Appreciate everything!