City Chase Domestic Treble (and Other Lesser Events)

King Hippo - May 18, 2019May 18, 2019

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Man City aren't going to go an unprecedented 4-for-4, thanks to some dodgy VAR decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal with Spurs. But fuck it, they were being stretched depth-wise as is, and it was MOAR important that they keep the fucking Shite from winning the Prem for the first

Calm Before the Non-Storm – Match Week 37 Open Thread

King Hippo - May 4, 2019May 3, 2019

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It's like clockwork. When the League is competitive at the top, hype the title race. When it's not, hype the relegation battle(s). But what to do when it's all done and dusted? Aside from all four contenders doing their best to fuck up the last 2 Champions League spots? I guess

Slim Pickins Lesser Footy Open Thread

King Hippo - April 6, 2019April 5, 2019

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Welcome back, though the FA Cup semis (nae exactly raging, MOAR LIEK a quarter-chubb, just enough to make you glad you wore jeans). As such, ALL the Prem action on Saturday is in the 10:00 window (Daylight Savings Times are back in alignment). Palace and Newcastle are the featured match (NBCSN),

Rejoice and Be Merry, International Break is O-vah!

King Hippo - March 30, 2019March 29, 2019

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Yes, I have no fucks to give about this year's Flacco Eight. What a wretched, boring, vanilla-ass torneo. But the big leagues in Europe and Sudamerica are back, by God. So let us enjoy some proper Lesser Footy. Perhaps you wish to sleep in. The Premiership has you covered, starting with

2019 Hoopsball – Round of 32 Saturday Open Thread

King Hippo - March 23, 2019March 23, 2019

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Pardon me, but I have nothing to say! #6(E) Maryland (+3, +135) v. #3(E) LSU (12:10, CBS) Well, two sides I didn't expect to do anything at all. Now one will make the Powdered Donut Round. I don't much care for that. Full national game, so have a book ready. #7(MW) Wofford (+5,

2019 NCAAT 1st Round Friday – Open Thread

King Hippo - March 22, 2019March 22, 2019

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Fortunately, I went to bed at around 11 EST, and didn't wait up to see confirmation that my brackets made ded. To the games! I will just preview all since the Friday night thread goes up late. #10(S) Iowa (+4.5, +178) v. #7(S) Cincinnati (12:15, CBS) Perhaps JV Cincy is a tad

2019 NCAAT 1st Round Thursday – Early Window Open Thread

King Hippo - March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

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Huzzah for life distractions! #10(E) Minnesota (+5.5, +210) v. #7(E) Louisville (12:15, CBS) Don't bet the over/under on "Minute Man" Pitino crowd shots. You don't want to die of liver failure this early in the tourney. #14(E) Yale (+6.5, +250) v. #3(E) LSU (12:40, truTV) Oh, the taeks about these fine, upstanding, future white

Better Know A Bracket – 2019 South And Midwest

King Hippo - March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

This weekend, we are truly all Anteaters. Mad props for you ladies making the NC State "wolf sign" to make me feel sightly less shitty about the NIT. Spam, spam, glorious SPAM! 3) The “Dueling Banjos” Regional (i.e., South) Who Can Reasonably Win? Yes, Wahoowa was the first 1 seed in EVAR

Better Know A Bracket – 2019 East and West (i.e., the Left)

King Hippo - March 19, 2019March 18, 2019

Welcome to this year's edition of me spouting off my mouth recklessly and stupidly. Due to the generosity of the #ContentFairy (no ofence), we are smushing these into two entries this season. Yes, the play-in games are covered here to keep you on-schedule. Also yes, I fucking know that Eastern Washington

So Much Lesser Footy, So Much HATE

King Hippo - March 2, 2019March 1, 2019

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Yes, that obnoxious bleating Geordie will be creaming his knickers all over Real and Barca this afternoon (2:45 EST, BeIn). Yet another el Clasico, coming off the heels of a dull as dishwater Copa tie mid-week. Same location, even. But my blood is up, yet again, for the Merseyside Derby (Sunday,

Instant Hippo Thoughts – Not-So-Superb-Owl

King Hippo - February 4, 2019February 3, 2019

Jared Goff is liquid shit. The Baby Buster moniker is now unfair to Mr. Bluth. But the hidden villain here is Andy Reid. How in the name of Sweet Jeebus Tittyfuck did he not beat those dickass P*ts? They have NOTHING. You had the NFL's most valuable player, and somehow didn't

Instant Hippo Thoughts – “Championship” Sunday No-Funday (2018 Season)

King Hippo - January 21, 2019January 20, 2019

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Fuck it, I hate everything and since RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAM IT!! lucked out, there will be no Narrative Owl. So I guess I have to watch in two weeks, but BLECH. Thanks to BLEERGH, Greg the Leg, and a pretty great defensive gameplan - Los Angeles will represent the NFC in the Superb