Your “One More Monday Night Game? But It’s JV NFL? Whatever…I’LL TAKE IT!” Monday Evening Open Thread

NFL News:

  • Your new Bears head coach is Matt Nagy.
    • He is/was the Chiefs OC in 2016. Prior to the Chiefs, he was with the Eagles from 2009-13.
      • He played QB at Delaware, and spent 5 years in the Arena League.
  • SHOCKING: Richie Incognito is being accused of dropping some slurs in the Bills loss versus the Jags.
    • Specifically, Jags DE Yannick Ngakoue accused Incognito of making “some weak racist slurs” during the game.
  • SHOCKING #2: Cam’s concussion protocol treatment during the loss to the Saints will be getting the once-over by the NFL.
    • It will get the same scrutiny that Russell Wilson’s protocol did when he spent the three minutes in the tent back in November, a move which cost the Seahawks $100,000.
  • SHOCKING #3: Jeff Triplette was reportedly so bad on Saturday he decided to retire.
    • Now, this morning, the controversy is that the NFL knew he was retiring, and gave him a playoff game upon which to ride off into the sunset.

Finally, this is pretty savage.


Game preview: JV Falcons versus JV Patriots

I don’t care what the spread is, this game is Bama’s to lose. They could theoretically win their 5th National Championship in nine years, so as much as we like to rip on Nick Satan Saban, you have to allow that Alabama has shown a remarkable pattern of success since his hiring.

From everything I read, it sounds like this game comes down to whether Georgia’s two-headed running monster can overcome Alabama’s stifling #1-ranked run defence. Seniors Nick Chubb and Sony Michel both have surpassed the 1,000-yard mark this fall, boosting their career totals to a combined 8,259 yards, moving them past Eric Dickerson and Craig James – of Southern Methodist fame in the early 1980s – on the all-time list for tandem running backs.

Because, from having watched the two semi-final games, Georgia doesn’t have much of a defence, and Alabama can put up points fairly quickly. A freshman QB, no matter how poised, doesn’t have much to draw upon if he gets flustered. If the game turns to Bama quickly, I think we all have to reflect on how supremely talented DeShaun Watson is, and how what he did for Clemson last year might be considered a miracle. I’m keeping RAW on redial if this game becomes a blowout by halftime.

SI.com has a story on the game’s punters, which isn’t half-bad. Read all the way to the bottom, however, for the latest in America’s culinary demise, Batter – the edible cookie dough gelaterie.

  

Commercial airtime is averaging $1.2 million per 30-second spot. Kendrick Lamar is performing at halftime.

For you lovable gambling degenerates, Alabama is currently favoured by 4.5, and the over/under is 47.

Oh, and the President will be there, so I hope people enjoy the extra extra-security the game already has. In Canada, they’ve mostly stopped showing politicians on the big screen, because they always get booed. I wonder if they’ll show the Orange Face of Incompetence on the YUGGGGGE board, and if so what will the reaction be.

Update: Well, the protests are planned.

No surprise, since the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reminds its readers that Trump tweeted that Atlanta is “horrible” and “crime infested”.

Seriously – he needed this at the Army-Navy game?

Prediction:

What I want: Georgia 24-17

What I expect: Alabama 35-10


Tonight’s sports:

  • College Football Playoff National Championship: Alabama vs. Georgia
    • 8:15PM | ESPN / TSN
  • NBA:
    • Bucks at Pacers – 7:00PM | NBATV
    • Raptors at Nets – 7:30PM | Sportsnet
    • Nuggets at Warriors – 10:30PM | Sportsnet1
  •  WWE:
    • Monday Night RAW – 8:00PM | USA / Sportsnet360

Unless you have a regional broadcast that interests you, it’s a pretty thin sports schedule tonight.

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A Canadian man-child of indeterminate age, he stays young by selling alcohol at sporting events and yelling at the patrons he serves. Their rage nourishes his soul, and their tips pay for his numerous trips to various sporting events.
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Horatio Cornblower

And Georgia’s got two more years of this kid QB? Yes, I understand he’s a freshman, but c’mon.

rockingdog

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Redshirt

I hate to see her coming but I love to see her going.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

My imagination still works like those kids.

WCS

WOWZERS

Redshirt

Operator: “911. What’s your emergency?”
Me: “Yeah, can you send a police car up to Heaven and do a Health and Welfare Check on God? … You know what, never mind. He’s still alive and well.”

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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WCS

You’ll be reliving that same call if the Stillers/GREATRIOTS get to the Superb Owl.

Gatoraids

Hardman Jr what is this Megaman XXX

WCS

He might have stepped out. Good catch, but, the run after…

Horatio Cornblower

I don’t think that’s enough.

Horatio Cornblower

I suspect Georgia will happily trade the 15 yards on the kick-off for that TD.

And I am equally as confident that Saban will spend the off-season grousing about how that rule needs to be changed.

Senor Weaselo

Sideline interference? That doesn’t count as palpably unfair act? Qua?

King Hippo

oh man, if they had brought the TD back for that…

rockingdog

big bomb! oh shit! that was sickKKKKKKKkkkkkkk!
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Mr. Ayo

A TD bomb Fromm nowhere!!!

King Hippo

“ah, puppy murder! It always works!” – Nick S., Tuscaloosa, AL

Horatio Cornblower

Against all odds, Saban found a virgin.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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Gratliff

You, nerds: watching college football

Me, cool mainstream guy: watching pro wrestling while singing along to “Snake Eater” being sung during a speed running marathon on Twitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CbFAZ2ztlE

Gatoraids

Doing all three all riiiiiiiiight

Gatoraids

Though really just going to play some overwatch before the thought of Bama coming back causes me to choke on own vomit.

Spur

Alabama is recruiting Islanders now? That’s not good.

theeWeeBabySeamus

I really am cutting out now.
Enjoy your JV Footy Patriots getting this one handed back to them.

Spur

Hail Satan

Col. Duke LaCross
WCS

Of course.

theeWeeBabySeamus

Herbstreit: Just a different feel from Alabama right now.

tWBS: NO SHIT ASSHOLE THAT’S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OFFICIATING CHANGES THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT YOU OHIO STATE FUCKDICK.

Redshirt

MFW Nick Saban panics and pull the starting QB in the Championship Game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjcO6W9Z5P0

theeWeeBabySeamus

Holy shit.

Senor Weaselo

“The result of the play is a first down! Wait, no? Uh… can we make it first down?”

theeWeeBabySeamus

Mel Tucker better learn from that shit.
‘Bama almost hit that.

Col. Duke LaCross

I remember him in Chicago, not fucking likely.

theeWeeBabySeamus

Good, he was holding anyway.
Drag his ass off.

Horatio Cornblower

Tough, but fair.

Mr. Ayo

JV hate is best hate.
KILL THAT KID, HE WAS HOLDING! AND PISS ON HIS GRAVE!

Horatio Cornblower

Looks like Jeff Triplette’s new job as head of Big Ten officiating is off to the start you’d expect.

Mr. Ayo

The ghost of Tripplette is making his presence known.

King Hippo

hey, ready for the run on 3rd and long. about time

WCS

Facemask and horse-collar. I think we know how the refs will call the second half.

theeWeeBabySeamus

PATRIOTS!!!!

Oh sorry, that’s next weekend.

– NFL

theeWeeBabySeamus

Wow, no facemask? Really?

rockingdog

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BrettFavresColonoscopy

Tua Tagovailoa? Good to see Manti Teo dating again.

King Hippo

Nick Saban, giant pussy

King Hippo

should go for it now

theeWeeBabySeamus

Yup, they should have.
But you shush. I’m happy they dint.

Horatio Cornblower

Pretty easy to get a blocked punt when you’re five yards in the backfield before the ball’s snapped

King Hippo

oh shit, they DID change QBs!

/still shitty

Horatio Cornblower

I hope it didn’t hurt anyone’s feelings.

rockingdog

gotta worry about those snowflakes

King Hippo

who were teh Virtue Signalers again? PLUM FORGOT

theeWeeBabySeamus

Yup. Saban is smart enough to know better than to do that on this stage.
But I’m happy he did it.

Confidence shot for both now I hope.

theeWeeBabySeamus

And ‘Dawgs fuck it up.

Senor Weaselo

“That’s a bold strategy Cotton, let’s see how it works out.”
Ron Howard: “It didn’t.”

theeWeeBabySeamus

Saban might have just nailed ‘Bama’s coffin.
Bad move. I like it.

theeWeeBabySeamus

Welcome to the game, kid.
Now go sit your ass down.

Mr. Ayo

That benching has to hurts

WCS

ROLLIN STOENS FINALLY REAL MURICKAN MUSIC!!11!-

– Gateway Pundit

Senor Weaselo

Drumpf thinks Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman are the protagonists, doesn’t he.

JustStopDude

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Senor Weaselo

That’s Headley!

jjfozz

I would give one of my balls to see a cameo from Eddie Murphy or James Earl Jones from Coming to America in that black panther movie.

Horatio Cornblower

Wait, so the superhero’s a Negro!?

JerBear50

Did not see the commercial, but witnessing enough decades on this planet have me pretty convinced you are wrong.

Col. Duke LaCross

Black Panther looks solid!

BrettFavresColonoscopy

Late night at work west coast style. Who’s winning the match, pop?

theeWeeBabySeamus

Athens.

No, the one from Georgia.

Senor Weaselo

Opa!

BrettFavresColonoscopy

Go dawgz

theeWeeBabySeamus

Why do we have to have halftime shows?
It’s a football game. Won’t someone think about the children?
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Mr. Ayo

Stop teabagging the minors Roy!

jjfozz

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jjfozz

At the risk of sounding like an old man dribbling creamed spinach onto his t-shirt, I find it kind of heartening when I see white kids really getting into rap. No, I’m talking about vanilla ice or posers, but just kids who enjoy an art form. I think it helps break down that barrier. Maybe that’s hope?

theeWeeBabySeamus

Agreed overall.
Halftime isn’t the place for it tho.

theeWeeBabySeamus

To be clear, I mean any act for which a stage must be brought out to midfield and delay the normal timing of the game.

The focus should be on the game, not the entertainment. Haul a mic stand out for someone, do the normal marching band stuff. That’s fine.

This halftime show bullshit is….bullshit.

Mr. Ayo

The stage was outside the stadium, but your point stands.

WCS

Their parents will still go for Drumpf in 2020.

King Hippo

meh, I don’t consider that mamba-jamba rap. Where’s Public Enemy?

Senor Weaselo

White people singing Kendrick, DRINK!

Mr. Ayo

I’m already doing both.

rockingdog

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jjfozz

Hmmmmm
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