Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 9, 2024

Holy cats, there was SO MUCH FITBAW.  At least it felt that way to my poor, leaky brain.  Like the Greatest Living American reminded us, after today we've gone halfway through the regular season.  Anticipatory depression can go ahead and start blueprints, at least.  The banner pic is because all

November 2024 Spawned – Weak Footy Slate

THREE SHORT DAYS before the possible self-implosion of American society as we know/love/tolerate it.  And we can't even get a full, distracting slate of fixtures. OK, Barcodes and Gooners to start (8:30, USA) ain't too bad.  But then USA shows...Sham Town and Everton?? (11:00).  Even HIPPO won't enjoy watching that car

Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 8, 2024 Season

Welcome to Week 8 action, no byes.  Don't forget to buy Halloween candy, then buy MOAR when you eat the first batch.  You disgusting, fat pig. Cincy went with the "White Tiger" kit this week, and the vast majority of the home support decided to join in.  Depending on one's perspective, it

Footy Footy Everywhere – A Discussion in Two Parts

Do you like footed ball?  Boy howdy, then does I ever gots GOOD NEWS for you! (I mean, other than the lack of our beloved Early Bird Special this week.  That kinda blows goats.) USA choo-choo-chooses Villa/Cherries for the 10:00 broadcast.  Are the Villans becoming a media darling?  Oy yes, they are. 

Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 7, 2024 Season

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Holy shit, we made it!  Three weeks of MANDATORIUM duty, despite having to start with Jaguras/P*ts - and finish with the goddamned Q-aron Jest.  But challenge us, for DFO will rise up to meet it, with unfettered devotion. New England ran out to a 10-nil lead, but much like that most painful