I’m not gonna lie, no matter the announcers of the game between Brady and Rodgers (and really, that’s pretty much everyone that’s playing) the amount of ball-washing that’s going to take place just turns me off. They’re both unlikeable folk and it’s merely a matter of degrees. Aw hell, it’ll probably be on in the background and I’ll probably be right here because I can’t quit you guys.
So I guess while we wait for that to unfold the soccer dudes can fill the void. A very quick peek at the tilts on offer tell me that Cola’s Fulham plays Burnley, that rockingdog’s Chelsea is at Luton and ManU and Liverpool are going to go at it. Perhaps others could tell us what they’re watching on ye olde telly or what’s being read or done. Otherwise… [shoulders slump]
TO THE GAME!
Bucs/Packers:
-A.B is out for this one but perhaps more importantly (for Tampa) Vita Vea is in. Who’s he? He’s a man mountain space-eater guy that plays nose tackle and clogs up the running game. His contribution to stopping the run game is not insignificant and he can also get after the qb. He’s missed the last thirteen games so I’m not sure how many snaps he’ll get.
-Yes, the Packers have played well but they have done so against the league’s easiest schedule. They’ve only beaten three teams that ended the season with a winning record. (I don’t recall them moving to the NFC East though, huh)
-Much has been made of the first game played between these two-the end result being Rodgers’ worst game of the year by far.
-How did the Bucs do it? They blitzed. And blitzed. They went balls-out 21 times and the Packers averaged 1.9 yards per play. Everyone knows what Aaron can do from a clean, unobstructed pocket so the Bucs got it all dirty and such.
Have at it.
Micheal Thomas just now. Mad about Brees’ bad arm fella?
If a DB know the QB can’t throw deep they going to play aggressive underneath with safety help over the top.
Does Tom Brady winning the NFC make Belichick a fraud?
I’m not sure. He got Cam, who should just retire. And he had a lot of players opt out of the season. One more year before we can realistically make that determination, me thinks.
It means “Cam Newton”
Less fraudulent than he would have been with that Medal of Loyalty, or whatever
That’s right, Adams. Its everyone else fault that you didn’t get two feet inbounds, let alone one.
the one sort of positive thing i can say about tampa bay in this game is that they haven’t yet adapted their quarterback’s diva attitude like the packers have
Denzel playing a cop, should be good.
As tomorrow is Robbie Burns day the local that can only do pick up is offering a brisket and haggis meal. Count the Colas in.
Don’t forget the neeps and tatties!
Included! Brussel sprouts too!
I nae think it is traditional, but I will allow it.
Shoulda gone to Lazard
You know if Baker Mayfield and his unbelievably hot wife didn’t squat at Cleveland Browns Stadium, maybe he’d be playing the later half of today’s doubleheader.
His wife is hot?
I mean she is no Kurt Warner’s wife but still attractive.
Not perfect but a solid 7/8.
So when you say she’s unbelievably hot, you just don’t believe a solid 7/8 would marry Baker Mayfield?
hey troy, why aren’t you talking up todd Bowles as a head coaching candidate?
no intangibles smh
I’d like to be a rich eccentric, and pay to have Wednesday Addams’ pic on Sheffield’s shirt sleeves.
now do you mean actual grade school girl Wednesday addams or one of those countless oversexualized cosplays?
like seriously. she’s 10 in the source material
“What’s the problem with that?” – Jeffrey Epstein
I did nae know the latter existed, but I guess I should have guessed?
I did nae know the latter existed
liar
you really underestimate how much of a shut-in Hippo be 😀
Ah, the Addams Family Values Conundrum, you see Ricci has a kid, your memory goes to an adult Ricci, and you don’t know what to do.
Similar to the Hermione Granger Conundrum. The first few films are fine because Emma Watson is just a little kid. The last two are ok because she’s an adult. It’s the middle ones that get weird.
Lol! Mayfield is definitely at home right now. Suck it, you piece of shit!
This Japanese apple cookie is amazing
Damn, something about the mask makes Todd Bowles look downright sinister, like he’s dialing up Rodger’s demise out there.
Here comes the BS calls in Greenbay’s favor. Returner picked up the ball and ran with it. should be no touchback.
Actually, I think if it hits the line before the returner touches it, it’s already a touchback.
death and taxes
I’d like Green Bay to win. But I can really enjoy Matt LaFleur getting all pissy.
That’s actually good presence of mind by the return man. Tough situation to be in but he made the right choice.
Um
Nice kick
It hit the goal line, but yeah. If he can do that nine times out of 10, he can make a 20-year career out of that just as a Kickoff Specialist.
Oh cool, we’ve got the deadhead bumper guy again! And he’s being topical!
“Won’t you step into the freezer…”
“Who are you calling Mr. Ebenezer?” – Mike Brown
Deep Thoughts With Hippo – There has never been a person alive who liked Grateful Dead a reasonable amount
I was listening to Tim Heidecker’s record and kept thinking “this must be what it’s like to enjoy Dead”
I loved Black Sabbath as a teenager in the 70’s. I was sorely disappointed when I found out what the band behind ‘Grateful Dead’ sounded like.
i experienced something similar….
like really? THIS is what they sound like?
Is… is Fournette actually good?
Going with a STRONG maybe on this one.
There were about 6 missed tackles on that run. The spin move is about the only thing I give him credit for there.
He hopped over the first tackle at the line, then bounced and got back up to speed, jukes out Alexander going horizontal, turns vertical, spins, and lowers his head for contact to get into the end zone.
I’m not saying he was Barry Sanders out there, but a lot of backs are just running straight ahead into the pile there or bouncing it out for a 3-yard loss.
Well, if you put it that way, I agree.
Saw this on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/lousywriter/status/1353446288667275265
So that all looked pretty easy.
I did it. I vanquished the Honey Do List. What did I miss so far?
A touching reunion between AARon and his family before the coin toss?
Are you humble bragging that you is having carnal relations??
No, for that I would’ve said: “End of the World Alert! Everyone okay with Jesus?”
And now Leonard Fournette. God DAMN.
Awesome run from Fournette
Man, both secondaries not having good days.
Wow, that was an incredible run.
Chris Godwin ate his Wheaties this morning.
Why even have a safety back there if he’s just gonna get bodied out of the way like that?
Godwin thought Quado was going to pop out of his chest and catch that last one
Down goes Jones!
We could end up with an all-State-Farm Superb Owl this year. (Could make for some fun ads.)
if only the game was being held in Arizona
The FOX bumper music is on point today.
Yes. It’s nice when the city they’re playing in doesn’t have a huge music scene. You get more variety.
Green Bay is a hotbed of polka music.
Nothing wrong with a good polka. Or a mazurka, for that matter.
Marquez sure was scantling down the sideline there on that score!
You’d think a Bay would know better than to let a Valdez leak out like that.
Historical & environmental reference. Double score!
Wife and I are having a cheat day and eating meat for dinner. Do I make pork shoulder in the instapot of stuffed peppers with the ground lamb I bought?
Yes have some
Yes
I’d go with the pork shoulder. With mashed potatoes, lots of butter. If you’re going to cheat, cheat hard!
I think it’s pretty cool that they cast the guy from Counting Crows in Snowpiercer.
Omaha
“A Murder of One” –
Hmm. Trying to think of an NFL player who was responsible for only a single murder.
Ray Lewis, no. Rae Carruth, not really. Aaron Hernández, hell no. Jovan Belcher, no.
Oh! Marvin Harrison. Or Donte Stallworth.
Isn’t this just a lonely Ravens player?
Can’t wait for Everton to come out of the half, and assume the match is done and dusted.
First quarter gone fast. Guess Brady & Rodgers want to hit the Indian casino’s buffet before the price goes up for dinner.
Taking down Rodgers from behind.
Folks.
Iggy rocks
https://youtu.be/-fWw7FE9tTo
Always loved this song because the guitarist and drummer seem to be fighting about what the tempo should be
The history of the Ford Motor Company is fascinating. For a good start read The Reckoning by David Halberstam
1-nil Toffes, what a sexy goal
https://youtu.be/PRILqsAOtfo
Buccs punt!
You’re going to get hit, might as well hold onto the ball Johnson.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen these shirts outside of Gatlinburg Tennessee. But there a whole fucking lot of them there.
There may indeed be worse places on earth than Gatlinburg, but I ain’t been there.
The city itself is terrible but the stuff around it is gorgeous. Definitely a “we need a vacation spot that will make step-dad Todd happy”
oh agreed. We rented a place in the mountains that was breathtaking. But going into town was horrid.
I went to a high school where ppl wore these unironically
I seem to recall these being popular in my elementary school, which can’t be right
I am 47, and that was before dress codes. The pieces could fit (PHRASING)
There’s a Fight Club quote I think everyone knows that fits here
There were also the coed naked t-shirts, and what the hell was wrong with the parents in my area that they were buying these for 9 year olds?
maybe gifts from older brothers?
Parents are still sending their kids off to 4th grade wearing stuff like this
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It is the Trump Demographic
Now that I’m thinking about it, that was right around the time Bill was elected, so maybe the country was just more down with crude sex jokes for all ages
I remember them in junior high so that lines up Hippo.
nice play calling on 3rd and long
Gumby and I are pretty sure that when Mercedes Lewis was with the Jaguars, he hurt himself jumping out of a teammates bedroom window, to avoid being caught fucking the guys wife.
That’s good hustle.
Better than the time Chris Henry was fucking a guy’s wife in the bed of that truck
That’s a good lesson, always cuckold on the ground floor
Truth.
“Same thing happened to me and my brother”.
-Earl Thomas
I bought a few different ciders for these games. Looks like I made the right choice to pace myself.
Starting with Kombucha. Might upgrade after the next Brady td
[fantasizes about an actual bay of pigs]
[begins drooling]
– Andy Reid
BSOD about 20 seconds after kickoff. I guess my computer has issues with this game. Or more likely, Windows update did it