Your Scattered Thursday Night Open Thread

First things first. The verdict for a certain driver that went down for the count in Wawa is in. He’s on the PUP list with a blown ACL. (they happen outside of sports?) One fun thing (in retrospect) to do is figuring out the logistics angle when something like this happens. There are 7 delivery runs, 3 guys that can drive a transport, (because another fella is on holiday) 1 guy that can drive a 5 ton straight truck and some warehouse dudes that can drive three ton vehicles. It’s a delightful dance of mixing and matching, gentle coercion, low-key favors and hair-pulling. (but not that kind, Balls)

Hey, the Olympics are almost here and some sports stats site has predicted that Canada will win all of 22 medals! I have to take the way over on that one. [puts finger to earpiece] “What’s that? They won 24 the last time around? Oof!” Ok, we’re just not that good on that stage. But here are a few folks that could add to the tally.

Summer McIntosh:

She sounds like an early-blooming apple but she’s a kickass swimmer that is favored to win gold in two events as she is the world champeen in the 100 Butterfly and the 400 Medley.

Andre DeGrasse:

Remember when he blew everyone’s mind back in 2016 as a kid that came out of nowhere to place in the 100, 200 and 4X100? And then he did it again in Tokyo. Here’s hoping he can rise to the occasion once more. He seems to have that ‘clutch’ gene.

Ethan Katzberg:

He’s a Hammer Throw guy that is the current world champion and owns the longest throw since 2008.

Nepotism Takes a Beating:

The Bronny James-owner of a 26.2 field goal percentage-scored all of 12 points last night! If you watched it you’re a part of his eventual redemption arc that will be made out of whole cloth by everyone in your socials.

He Woke Up From A Dream For The Last Time:

Bobby Newhart passed away. And Yet Mel Brooks Still Lives! (I don’t think I’m doing this correctly) You want deadpan comedy? He was your guy from the 60’s onwards.

The Most Constricting Ring Ever:

The Bengals have gladly welcomed Tim Krumrie into their Ring of Honor and perhaps thought it would be a bad look if their all-time rusher wasn’t included as well. So welcome, Corey Dillon-your plaque and ham and cheese sandwich wait for you at the back entrance of the stadium when the ceremony ends. I was a huge fan-much like King Henry, he was a power back that if given a bit of space at the second level could outrun any linebacker. Of course he ate up cornerbacks that tried to tackle him.

Enjoy the evening.