Dave Singleton
@dfsingleton.com
📝 Test 4 Echo Newsletter. Higher Ed advocate and administrator. I’ve won and lost on Jeopardy! and the Game Show Network.
Blogging at https://dfsingleton.com
Blogging at https://dfsingleton.com
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The Good Good ad that showed violence against a woman is directly related to Arch Manning laughing at that AI slop
September 16, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The Good Good ad that showed violence against a woman is directly related to Arch Manning laughing at that AI slop
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These numbers reflect the disparities that have always been there in college sports. But those disparities didn't lead to calls for equal spending caps ..... until some of the money started going to athletes, rather than just coaches, admins, and construction companies. You see how that looks, right
September 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
These numbers reflect the disparities that have always been there in college sports. But those disparities didn't lead to calls for equal spending caps ..... until some of the money started going to athletes, rather than just coaches, admins, and construction companies. You see how that looks, right
4*Town have decided to withdraw as support from the Ed Sheeran tour.
September 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
4*Town have decided to withdraw as support from the Ed Sheeran tour.
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HR should let you scream until you pass out on one Teams call per quarter
September 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
HR should let you scream until you pass out on one Teams call per quarter
Updated with statements now from Manning and the reporter who posted the clip, Evan Vieth:
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Why are We Laughing Here?
(TW: Violence against women) Look at this snot nosed punk right here. And listen to the other snot nosed punks in the room. What is it that Arch found hilarious? Did…did he say an “AI e…
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September 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Updated with statements now from Manning and the reporter who posted the clip, Evan Vieth:
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I have started blogging again. After not writing for years, I've posted 3 times this week:
About higher ed's duty to care: dfsingleton.com/2026/09/10/a...
About Eli Drinkwitz stupid comments:
dfsingleton.com/2026/09/12/i...
On Arch being a dick: dfsingleton.com/2026/09/15/w...
About higher ed's duty to care: dfsingleton.com/2026/09/10/a...
About Eli Drinkwitz stupid comments:
dfsingleton.com/2026/09/12/i...
On Arch being a dick: dfsingleton.com/2026/09/15/w...
September 15, 2026 at 5:28 PM
I have started blogging again. After not writing for years, I've posted 3 times this week:
About higher ed's duty to care: dfsingleton.com/2026/09/10/a...
About Eli Drinkwitz stupid comments:
dfsingleton.com/2026/09/12/i...
On Arch being a dick: dfsingleton.com/2026/09/15/w...
About higher ed's duty to care: dfsingleton.com/2026/09/10/a...
About Eli Drinkwitz stupid comments:
dfsingleton.com/2026/09/12/i...
On Arch being a dick: dfsingleton.com/2026/09/15/w...
New post! In which I yell at some Texas folks about Arch's behavior.
Why are We Laughing Here?
(TW: Violence against women) Look at this snot nosed punk right here. And listen to the other snot nosed punks in the room. What is it that Arch found hilarious? Did...did he say an "AI edit of Sark slapping Holly Rowe"? Yes. Yes he did: Holly Rowe is a consummate professional. She is literally a Hall of Fame broadcaster.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
New post! In which I yell at some Texas folks about Arch's behavior.
Seriously, restaurants:
Make your food.
Put it on a white plate.
Use your cellphone to snap a couple of pictures.
That will sell your food WAY more than running with this monstrosity.
Make your food.
Put it on a white plate.
Use your cellphone to snap a couple of pictures.
That will sell your food WAY more than running with this monstrosity.
September 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Seriously, restaurants:
Make your food.
Put it on a white plate.
Use your cellphone to snap a couple of pictures.
That will sell your food WAY more than running with this monstrosity.
Make your food.
Put it on a white plate.
Use your cellphone to snap a couple of pictures.
That will sell your food WAY more than running with this monstrosity.
Given that you didn’t want to engage with the substan d of my thread, assumed I used Chat GPT to give an honest answer, and probably cannot believe nor be convinced that I write for a living and as an avocation, then we’re done here.
Have the day and week that you deserve. 👋🏾
Have the day and week that you deserve. 👋🏾
Lol what is this chat gpt ass answer???
September 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Given that you didn’t want to engage with the substan d of my thread, assumed I used Chat GPT to give an honest answer, and probably cannot believe nor be convinced that I write for a living and as an avocation, then we’re done here.
Have the day and week that you deserve. 👋🏾
Have the day and week that you deserve. 👋🏾
Well we play the games for a variety of reasons at different levels, right?
Oftentimes, score is not kept at the lowest youth levels.
Because we grow from healthy competiton. So that’s one reason we play the games—not simply to win.
Oftentimes, score is not kept at the lowest youth levels.
Because we grow from healthy competiton. So that’s one reason we play the games—not simply to win.
Why play the games then???
This idea that there MUST be a winner is ridiculous. Sometimes, teams are evenly matched. A tie is occasionally the right outcome.
September 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Well we play the games for a variety of reasons at different levels, right?
Oftentimes, score is not kept at the lowest youth levels.
Because we grow from healthy competiton. So that’s one reason we play the games—not simply to win.
Oftentimes, score is not kept at the lowest youth levels.
Because we grow from healthy competiton. So that’s one reason we play the games—not simply to win.
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this is fantastic. faculty, check it out. it’s time to fight to reclaim *our* institutions for our *students.*
Our National Call to Action to U.S. higher education governance bodies and unions.
@aaup.org @standupforscience.net @aacu.org @higheredlabor.bsky.social @sfndhe.bsky.social @cadhe.bsky.social @wearehighered.bsky.social @standhighered.bsky.social @uupinfo.bsky.social
hdl.handle.net/1951/89089
@aaup.org @standupforscience.net @aacu.org @higheredlabor.bsky.social @sfndhe.bsky.social @cadhe.bsky.social @wearehighered.bsky.social @standhighered.bsky.social @uupinfo.bsky.social
hdl.handle.net/1951/89089
Here is the first of two calls to action from the Executive Committee. This one is directed to a SUNY audience, but we hope our guide to public commenting on the US Department of Education’s proposed rule on accreditation will be useful to all!
hdl.handle.net/1951/89088
hdl.handle.net/1951/89088
September 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
this is fantastic. faculty, check it out. it’s time to fight to reclaim *our* institutions for our *students.*
Reupping for the evening crowd.
New post! In which I write a bit about the stupid comments from Eli Drinkwitz last night.
I’d Prefer a Coach that Doesn’t Joke About Actual War
Get this guy away from a microphone STAT! (Photo: Matrix Midwest) On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Missouri Tigers beat the Kansas Jayhawks 38-21 in Lawrence in the latest edition of the Border War. He moves to 12-3 against rivals (old and new), and 11-17 in true road situations. All of that is great and well and good. He is winning (for the most part) the games one is supposed to win as a head coach of a Power 4 program.
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September 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Reupping for the evening crowd.
New post! In which I write a bit about the stupid comments from Eli Drinkwitz last night.
I’d Prefer a Coach that Doesn’t Joke About Actual War
Get this guy away from a microphone STAT! (Photo: Matrix Midwest) On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Missouri Tigers beat the Kansas Jayhawks 38-21 in Lawrence in the latest edition of the Border War. He moves to 12-3 against rivals (old and new), and 11-17 in true road situations. All of that is great and well and good. He is winning (for the most part) the games one is supposed to win as a head coach of a Power 4 program.
dfsingleton.com
September 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
New post! In which I write a bit about the stupid comments from Eli Drinkwitz last night.
Is there another mayor of New York City in attendance today?
Isn't the "current mayor" Mamdani? Was there a coup overnight that I missed?
Isn't the "current mayor" Mamdani? Was there a coup overnight that I missed?
Current and former mayors of New York City are at today’s 9/11 memorial at ground zero. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has faced Islamophobia leading up to the ceremony and calls for him not to attend, is also present. nyti.ms/4yDknqB
September 11, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Is there another mayor of New York City in attendance today?
Isn't the "current mayor" Mamdani? Was there a coup overnight that I missed?
Isn't the "current mayor" Mamdani? Was there a coup overnight that I missed?
This is really not the flex you think it is.
See Harris, K. D. (2024).
See Harris, K. D. (2024).
BREAKING: 20+ Republican leaders just endorsed our campaign for US Senate.
We’re bringing Texans together onto one team to take power back for working people.
Because the real fight in this country isn't left versus right — it's top versus bottom.
We’re bringing Texans together onto one team to take power back for working people.
Because the real fight in this country isn't left versus right — it's top versus bottom.
September 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
This is really not the flex you think it is.
See Harris, K. D. (2024).
See Harris, K. D. (2024).
Dusted off my old rusty blogging fingers and tried to write about my concerns regarding heat and college football:
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A Duty to Care
I have spent the entirety of my full-time professional life in public service. The majority of that has been in higher education administration. I currently work on the academic administration and …
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September 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Dusted off my old rusty blogging fingers and tried to write about my concerns regarding heat and college football:
dfsingleton.com/2026/09/10/a...
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Really proud to have had the Texas Observer's cover story earlier this year about why trans inclusion in sport is good, actually.
Once the majority has decided a marginalized group is the demon in one part of a story, it’s easier to paint them as demons in another.
But it doesn't have to be this way. These books offer a humane approach to trans athletes:
But it doesn't have to be this way. These books offer a humane approach to trans athletes:
Let Them Play: How Welcoming Trans Athletes Can Improve Sports Culture for All
Three recent books press us to understand the humanity and lives of gender-expansive athletes.
www.texasobserver.org
September 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Really proud to have had the Texas Observer's cover story earlier this year about why trans inclusion in sport is good, actually.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Yeah I was a fat kid.
I’m a fat adult.
Which is why I think talking shit about appearance is a slippery slope.
I’m a fat adult.
Which is why I think talking shit about appearance is a slippery slope.
Deleted a post that people complained was fat-shaming.
I was an obese kid who got the nickname "Good Year" in grade school, so I get it, but at the same time I thought this particular point was fair. Others disagreed!
But I'm not in the mood to fight, so I deleted.
Good night, Bluesky.
I was an obese kid who got the nickname "Good Year" in grade school, so I get it, but at the same time I thought this particular point was fair. Others disagreed!
But I'm not in the mood to fight, so I deleted.
Good night, Bluesky.
September 10, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Yeah I was a fat kid.
I’m a fat adult.
Which is why I think talking shit about appearance is a slippery slope.
I’m a fat adult.
Which is why I think talking shit about appearance is a slippery slope.
You mean the lightbulbs, washing machines, and toilets that were more efficient and supposed to be cost-saving?
Those things??
Those things??
Brooke Rollins: "Do you remember, especially the moms out there, when they told us what light bulbs that we could screw into our light fixtures, which washing machines we could use, and which toilets we could flush?"
September 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
You mean the lightbulbs, washing machines, and toilets that were more efficient and supposed to be cost-saving?
Those things??
Those things??
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RT if you've ever had an ABSOLUTELY BALLER TIME on a neglected playground with busted creaky springs
misogyny aside, does this sound like someone who is happy, whose life you'd want to have?
September 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
RT if you've ever had an ABSOLUTELY BALLER TIME on a neglected playground with busted creaky springs
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Don't do this to Gadget Hackwrench!
Unlike Elizabeth, she has life behind her eyes 😭
Unlike Elizabeth, she has life behind her eyes 😭
Elizabeth Holmes got away with crimes because she looks like Gadget from rescue rangers became human.
September 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Don't do this to Gadget Hackwrench!
Unlike Elizabeth, she has life behind her eyes 😭
Unlike Elizabeth, she has life behind her eyes 😭
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We really got to move away from red state/blue state framing because it obscures more than it illuminates.
September 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We really got to move away from red state/blue state framing because it obscures more than it illuminates.