Another Blankety-Blank International Break JV NFL Only Open Thread

DFO overlords are glad I didn’t say “fuck off, cunts” in the title.  But seriously…fuck off, cunts.  We need a full day of all varietals of footy!  Especially with this rather dire JV NFL slate.  But as usual, the world don’t care what we need, especially what Hippo need.

Northwestern at Minnesota (Noon, BTN)

Wow, they is some dogs in this window.  This’un is flagged because the Mildcats have clinched a berth in the B1G title match, with an 0-3 non-conference mark.  With a little bit of luck, they could be 6-6 and play for the championship, which would be the most B1G thing ever.

Michigan State at Nebraska (Noon, Fox)

Sparty is a mere 2-point favourite here.  As my preferred college indie band would say, Jump! On that elevator…

Yes, that’s what I’m gonna do… (and yes, this actually made MTV’s 120 Minutes, Hippo was so excite)

Utah at Colorado (1:30, PAC-12)

This should actually be a good game, though the offenses are nothing to write home about.  Team Secular Big Love probably has the best mathematical chance to represent the jumbled South v. the Apple Cup winner for the conference title.  As such…probably betting the JV Donks here.

Syracuse v. Notre Dame @ Babe Ruth’s Corpse Field (2:30, NBC)

L’Orange aren’t that bad offensively, but they have about as much chance to stop the Irish from scoring as a random assortment of Commentist Party members.  Don’t go getting your hopes up (unless you are Fronk).

West By God Virginia at Oklahoma State (3:30, ABC)

On one hand, this is a bear trap of a match for Fuckers du Cousins.  But on the other, BDSM State could be emotionally drained after their 1-point loss in Stillwater.  Could go either way.  And a blowout in either direction.

Boston College at Florida State (3:30, ESPN2)

Two notables.  First, BC is a road favourite in Tallahassee.  Second, an Iggles win means no bowl for the Semenholes, breaking like a bajillion year streak.  Purely a schadenfreude watch.

USC at UCLA (3:30, Fox)

Hey, it’s still a rivalry.  Now with race war overtones!!  Here’s some more hipster goodness, thematically correct:

Duke at Clemson (7:00, ESPN)

Don’t sleep on this matchup, the Devils TOTES can threaten the 28-point spread.

UAB at Texas A&M (7:00, ESPN2)

UAB is 9-1 against mostly nobody, but TAMU is kinda shitty so could be a fun upset (Blazers are +17 as of this writing).  This is that strange pre-Thanksgiving week where most of the SEC takes a virtual bye.  BLECH.

Stanford at Cal (7:30, PAC-12)

The Best of the West are all on the internal network this week, as these Golden Shower Bears have looked hungry of late (and the Trees…not so much).

Cincinnati at UCF (8:00, ABC)

Seriously, JV Cincy v. Hitler Mice is the national prime-time selection.  Jesus wept.

Iowa State at Texas (8:00, LHN/ESPN3)

Two top 20 sides, in this crap slate, and it will only be available streaming to most folk.

Arizona at Washington State (10:30, ESPN)

Oh, this is tricky as fuck for Mike Leach’s pirate crew.  Apple Cup is next, and will decide the PAC-12 North no matter what.  Can they stay focused and keep their long-shot playoff hopes alive?  Watch and be amazed, as Wazzu has really turned up the defensing in November.

 

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Senor Weaselo

THIS CITADEL FOOTBALL TEAM, I CALL THEM THE SOUTH PARK COWS BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE THEY HAVE A CHANCE TO ACTUALLY BEAT THE SPREAD!

herodotus450

Refs just threw a flag on Ray Lewis’ son, who plays for Mary Land…

herodotus450

Well they called that on some other guy so Lewis wouldn’t get the rap

herodotus450

More like ashflake alert

Redshirt

Me: ♪♫♬ “Do you want to watch a Snow Game?” ♪♫♬
Spectrum: “Go away, Paying Customer.”
Me: ♪♫♬ “Okay, bye.” ♪♫♬

Mr. Ayo

The puppy heads sacrifice was successful.

Redshirt

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Wakezilla

If you have time to read this, you should as it is excellent and unfortunately for me, very relatable as I once had a hidden gem of a restaurant go under due to Guy Fereri.

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/portland/stanichs-closed-will-it-reopen-burger-quest#

yeah right

That’s a solid piece. I’m partially responsible for some of the food tourism shit myself.

Fuck it. Anyone want to get some awesome brisket from Franklin’s?

ballsofsteelandfury

That’s a good article. It’s a difficult thing because you want your favourites to succeed yet retain their charm.

Beerguyrob

Maryland is choking away their lead like a freshman at summer drills.

Mr. Ayo

Or not. Lol tOSU.

Redshirt

Citadel just recovered a fumble the 2nd Half Opening Kickoff.

Senor Weaselo

Over/Under is 52

Alabama is favored by 56

“And Alabama has won, 54-(-2)!”

Redshirt

Woody Hayes & Bo Schembechler just threw their TV out of a window in Heaven.

Mr. Ayo

Is Urban going to fake a heart attack at halftime?

Wakezilla

Holy shit, this Monday is International Men’s Day (19 Nov). Finally, a day where men get their due!

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Redshirt

(sees flag for Holding against Maryland) “Yes!”
(sees Ohio State player tackling ballcarrier 10 yards out of bounds) “No, you dumbass!”

herodotus450

Even if bama lost today, would it matter? If they win the SEC they in the playoffs, one loss or none.

Redshirt

Playoff Committee Rule #0: Alabama one-loss teams get in. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Redshirt

Citadel and Alabama are tied at halftime. Heads are going to roll in the Tide locker room.

Mr. Ayo

Puppy heads, to be clear.

Wakezilla

“You know that money you wanted to take your girl on a date? Gone. You know that money you wanted to buy healthy groceries instead of eating at Mcdonalds? Gone. You know that money you wanted so grandma could have be cured for cancer? Gone. You just killed your grandma.”

–Nick Saban’s halftime speach–

Fronkenshteen

Sparty just playing stupid now. And stupid is laying 3.5.

Spur

I have dreamed a dream but now that dream is gone from me.

Dammit Terps, you are the Derps.

Fronkenshteen

Ah christ.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

Benoit

Spur

He’s killing it too

Redshirt

The Buckeyes did a good? Ah, hell. What’s the antidote to a Cyanide Pill?

Fronkenshteen

SUDDEN CHANGE FOR SPARTY

Redshirt

Maryland’s McFarland has broken 200 yards with 12:44 in the 2nd quarter. At this rate, Woody Hayes may rise from the grave to punch Urban Meyer in the face on the sidelines.

Fronkenshteen

FINALLY a zombie movie I’d watch.

Redshirt

I would’ve also accepted this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1nzCDUNf-0

Redshirt

MNF is 9-1 KC vs. 9-1 Rams? How’d that happen? How’d we get a Super Bowl preview?

yeah right

I grabbed some of that, along with Syracuse and the 10 points.

herodotus450

Citadel ties it up, this is why Alabama is afraid to play at The Citadel.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

If Brett Kavanaugh is at the Harvard-Yale game and someone fails to pour a beer on him I will lose all hope for humanity.

/just kidding that hope has been gone for years

Wakezilla

“If Brett Kavanaugh is at the Harvard-Yale game and someone fails to force themselves onto him, I will lose all hope for humanity.”

Fixed that for you.

#Boyswillbeboys

Redshirt

Alabama 7 – The Citadel 0, 2nd Qtr. Huh.

Wakezilla

I smell an upset brewing, folks.

Spur

Maryland is killing it.

tomsellecksmoustache

Good to see DJ Durkin’s philosophy hasn’t totally been scrubbed from the program.

Moose -The End Is Well Nigh

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tomsellecksmoustache

I take it that I’m the only one watching the epic battle of 6-4 Pitt against the 5-5 Deamon Deacons?

herodotus450

Maryland running back has 155 yards, averaging 51 yards per carry, not a big deal.

Redshirt

“False start. Everyone but the center.” Perfect.

Redshirt

Announcer: “We’ve secretly replaced the Ohio State Buckeyes defense with the Cincinnati Bengals defense. Let’s see if Redshirt notices.”

Fronkenshteen

Michigan state is better.
And get a load of Spicoli here at QB!
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Redshirt

I see Ohio State is looking ahead to the Annual Battle of Destiny against the ferocious Wolverines and have overlooked the Turtles.

Spur

The Yale QB is ass.

Spur

Yale fumble!

Spur

Harvard vs Yale is where the action is at today.
Morning Folks

herodotus450
herodotus450

I hope all the 8 16 32 team playoff advocates out there pay attention to this Northbynorthwestern game today, cause it would be inevitable to get pointless games like that one with huge playoffs and automatic bids.

theeWeeBabySeamus

Show of hands…who’s ever pulled a muscle in their back just from wiping their ass?
Because I just did. Holy hell man, getting old sucks.
This is going to make for a fun drive home tomorrow too.
smgdh

Wakezilla

The more I hear of stories like this, the more I’m glad my back gradually got thrown out over the course of an hour and I have no idea what triggered it

theeWeeBabySeamus

I sat there for a minute in excruciating muscle spasmy type pain thinking it’s gonna be really embarrassing when I can’t get up off this toilet and they find me here tomorrow when I don’t show up to check out of the hotel.

Fortunately, I was able to get up and get mah pants pulled up. But it still doesn’t feel particularly great.

Spur

Your story is scary. That can happen?

theeWeeBabySeamus

Not my favorite discovery about aging, but apparently it can.
Now I have to go walk around Siesta Key all afternoon and act like it doesn’t hurt.

Yay Florida!!!!!

smgdh

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

Up around the scapula area? Never pulled it, but yeah, I’ve come close.

Wakezilla

Fantastic feature image.

International break is still the Haves’ coward’s way out of not testing their depth. Have club league games regardless of international matchups, damnit!

ballsofsteelandfury

Brazil does!

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

I’m optimistic that the rat problem is under control. The cat spent the entire night (voluntarily) outside and came up with nothing (or else what she caught was small enough to eat) so maybe the blood oranges are safe.

For now.

ArmedandHammered

I know a guy in Angola who may want to borrow your cat, seems some rats have been making off with his diamonds.

blaxabbath

Back to the content mines for ye!

blaxabbath

Another Blankety-Blank International Break JV NFL Only Open Thread

“I got your Blank right here!”

– Caitlyn Jenner, grabbing crotch

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

“I got your Blank right here…OH GOD NO BRANDON WAIT!”

– Production Assistant on the set of The Crow

ArmedandHammered

You think that PA would have learned their lesson from when they worked on Cover Up.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

I was originally going to go with a Jon-Erik Hexum joke but didn’t think anyone would recognize the reference. I underestimated you, sir, and for that I apologize.

yeah right

“I got your Blank right here!”

– Trent Green pointing at own temple

blaxabbath

Don’t you worry about Planet Express. Let me worry about blank.

herodotus450

“I got your Blank right here!”
-Disgruntled Atlanta Falcons Eastern European kidnapper to Liam Neeson

Fronkenshteen

I was out shoveling the driveway yesterday. Thursday’s storm dumped sleet and ice for 6-8 hours, then switched to snow for the last 3. This led to (if you were watching me) a spectacular sequence in which my shovel stopped short in the ice; simultaneously destroying itself and my entire lower back instantly.

litre_cola

Just like playing street hockey and while running your stick gets caught in a rut on the pavement and you get a butt end to the stomach. As a youth this was hilarious when it happened to someone else but awful when you are doubled over with the wind knocked out of you.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

As someone whose back occasionally pitches unwarranted fits, you have my genuine sympathy.

Fronkenshteen

I put in a 5 team Premier League parlay last night without ever noticing the dates on the games. (In other words, JEEBUS do these THC vape pens work!)

litre_cola

They sure do. At least I can have a happy Saturday for once this EPL season because teh mighty Fulham isnt playing.

Fronkenshteen

The oil is saving me a ton of money, too. I’m spending maybe 1/3 of what I had been.
Also:
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ARE YOU EXCITE?!

litre_cola

I believe that the Tinker could get us to safety. I am happy it was him and not big Sam or some other retread.

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