Random Thoughts with BFC, Volume 23

Remember that old SNL sketch “Fecal Matter with your host John Fecal”? No? Yeah I figured it was just me. It was a solid (heh) talk show format with a specialized host and topic. Well, we ain’t exactly doing Pod Flies Open around here, but what about in written form, maybe say

Boots on the Ground Down Under, the Third and Final Installment

When we last left off in recapping my sporting adventures in Oz, I had followed up BOTGs for GWS vs Sydney and RSA vs NED with another Women's World Cup match and my first ever trip to the MCG. Which leaves (checks notes) another WWC match and one last AFL

Random Thoughts with BFC, Volume 22

Remember that old SNL sketch “Fecal Matter with your host John Fecal”? No? Yeah I figured it was just me. It was a solid (heh) talk show format with a specialized host and topic. Well, we ain’t exactly doing Pod Flies Open around here, but what about in written form, maybe

Random Thoughts with BFC, Volume 21

Remember that old SNL sketch "Fecal Matter with your host Doug Fecal"? No? Yeah I figured it was just me. It was a solid (heh) talk show format with a specialized host and topic. Well, we ain’t exactly doing Pod Flies Open around here, but what about in written form,

Your “Boots on the Ground 2: Australian Boogaloo” Tuesday Night Open Thread

Rev is off tonight. I'm sure it's completely unrelated to last night's tilt featuring his wooly mammals and their LOLjob. That was worth any monkey paw tomfoolery, though. As you may have heard, A-A-Ron's achilles is indeed torn, meaning he is out for the whole season. I'll try and limit my

Your 2023-2024 Chicago Bears Preview

Banner photo from here. 3 posts from me in one week? You're fucking welcome. What's that? You have a complaint? What do you mean the NFL season has already started and this preview is late?  The Bears haven't started their season yet, have they? So then it isn't late. Suck it. Anyway,

Are You Ready For Some Football and Boots on the Ground?

Picture originally from here, modified expertly by me Are you ready for some football? Want to be specific about which kind?  Because I have been at a LOT of football games these past few weeks, none of them of the "gridiron" variety. And virtually every minute of it was fucking awesome.

Your “Random Thoughts with BFC, Volume 20” Tuesday Night Open Thread

Remember that old SNL sketch “Fecal Matter with your Host, Doug Fecal”? No? Yeah I figured it was just me. It was a solid (heh) talk show format with a specialized host and topic. Well, we ain’t exactly doing Pod Flies Open around here, but what about in written form,

Your “What’s Lying Around” Contentmine and Liver Filling Cocktail of Right Meow

It is HOT AS BALLS in DC right meow (and as a general rule). And like a genius, I biked back from getting a haircut, which makes me a sweaty mess. HOWEVA, it also means I earned a drink. And wouldn't you know it, I have a fully stocked bar

Another Selection of Phrases from Aussie Footy Broadcasts That Are Confusing, Bizarre, Hilarious, or Just Plain Dirty

Banner Photo Credit: https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/greene-powers-giants-to-stunning-comeback-win-over-dogs-c-11426231 A Subsequent Selection of Phrases from (recent-ish) Aussie Footy Broadcasts That Are Confusing, Bizarre, Hilarious, or Just Plain Dirty*: Burned so many tickets Sold the dummy Another behind Pounds the ball deep In really good touch Disposals Ryan with a hand there right up the back Scott's gonna chop that off Gets good purchase on that Can't

Your “Random Thoughts with BFC, Volume 19” Thursday Night Open Thread

Remember that old SNL sketch “Fecal Matter with your Host, Doug Fecal”? No? Yeah I figured it was just me. It was a solid (heh) talk show format with a specialized host and topic. Well, we ain’t exactly doing Pod Flies Open around here, but what about in written form,

Your Boots on the Grounds! Thursday Night Open Thread

Happy Thursday! I'm tired, you're tired, it's hot out, let's skip the preamble and get on with it. I did NOT go to the All Star Game this week, mainly because I didn't care about it (or frankly remember that it was happening/happened until Weaselo's mention in last night's open thread).