Champions’ League Quarterfinals Preview

ballsofsteelandfury - March 18, 2017March 17, 2017

It is traditionally at this point in the season that I follow up Hippo's awesome posts on the EPL with a retort of some kind talking about how great La Liga is. This year, you get it in post form. And you get it in the form of a Champions'

Lesser Footy Ides of March – Foxes Reborn

King Hippo - March 18, 2017March 18, 2017

If it seems Shakespearean, that's because it is...the no-longer interim manager and Leicester City are through to the Champions League quarterfinals and well on their way to Premiership safety. Tis a mad fuckin' world. So much can change in a month's time. Special shout out to Litre_Cola's Fulham Cottagers, who will qualify

TGISF…aka Your “I’ve Been Threatened If I Don’t Go Green” Sexy Friday Open Thread

theeWeeBabySeamus - March 17, 2017March 17, 2017

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Yeah, a certain someone who shall remain nameless made sure to remind me it was St. Paddy's Day upcoming, and I had better observe the fact that it was St. Paddy's Day upcoming within the confines of this'n here Sexy Friday type thingy this week. Like I don't own a calendar. But

2017 Madness Open Thread – Friday Evening Block

King Hippo - March 17, 2017March 17, 2017

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The marathon is almost over. You can see the finish line cresting just over the hill. Just. Keep. Drinking!! #16MW UC-Davis v. #1MW Kansas (6:50, TNT) Again...win the game, Aggies...I buy a shirt. But I suspect I sneak in a power nap here. Fuck the Jayhawks, fuck Sam Brownback, fuck Josh Jackson. #10S

Rex Ryan’s Media Career Is Afoot

Updates

Don T - March 17, 2017

Rex Ryan "will be a permanent fixture in studio now" for ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown after signing a multi year deal. 2016 in-studio talent on their way to the NFL Countdown set. Clockwise from top left and working in a spiral shape inward: Trent Dilfer, Randy Moss, Curtis Painter, Adam Schefter,

2017 Madness Open Thread – Friday Afternoon Block

King Hippo - March 17, 2017March 16, 2017

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Day #2 - we can do this!! Rest is for the weak, and you can sleep when you dead. Or comatose. I'll give ya that. #10MW Oklahoma State v. #7MW Michigan (12:15, CBS) Starting it off with a quality fixture! The Pokes are a Hippo Sleeper (tm) and the Wolverines are a

Jason Pierre Paul Signs Four-Year Deal With Giants

Updates

The Right Reverend Electric Mayhem - March 17, 2017

Contract is actually for three and a bit years, because that's as high as he can count now.

Hard Ride To Nowhere (Chapter 73)

Beastmode Ate My Baby - March 17, 2017March 16, 2017

The scene: The Moosemobile, which is racing desperately towards the Castle of Death while a mad clown clings to the hood. Future Moose is driving, with Doktor Zymm riding shotgun, Man in Plaid #2's head in her lap. In the backseat are WCS and Pirate Sloth. Oh, and there's a sky-hole

2017 Madness Open Thread – Thursday Evening Block

King Hippo - March 16, 2017March 15, 2017

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Hey there, fellow casual office gamblers! How fucked is everyone's bracket so far? At least the drinking and/or drugs can start now. /ok, increase in volume and intensity #11W Xavier v. #6W Maryland (6:50, TNT) It's not so much that I love Xavier, as much as I find Maryland warmed over dog turds.

“Mad About the Maddening Madness” – Dealing With Mom’s Eventual Phone Call

Beerguyrob - March 16, 2017March 16, 2017

First, a little musical accompaniment to accompany your reading pleasure: Are you enjoying your day so far? Excellent. We've already been treated to quite a spectacle. I myself started the morning games with a Mighty Leaf vanilla tea, because it was 10:00 AM and beer hasn't gone with Cheerios since university. Also, I

Commentist Beer Barrel: Drift Wood

Commentist Beer Barrel

makeitsnowondem - March 16, 2017March 16, 2017

Northwestern is in the tournament! This doesn't have anything to do with the beer I'm reviewing this week, but it's a real fact that I almost can't believe. For the last month and a half they seemed determined to piss away a great start and confirm again one of the funadamental laws of the

2017 Madness Open Thread – Thursday Afternoon Block

King Hippo - March 16, 2017March 15, 2017

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Here we go, kids! Ready to take your sloth to a whole 'nother level?? All times EST because Hippo. #12W Princeton v. #5W Notre Dame (12:15, CBS) Ivy tourney (yes, they finally gave in and held one) champ and the ACC runner-up. This game will feature all the 3s, and one presumes