Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 8, 2025 Season

A remarkably condensed FITBAW day, what with no Euro-fixture, plus a non-mandatory puppy abortion SNF that I will not even mention in passing (I turned the TV off after the 4p window). It was "backs against the wall" for the 1-5, still-Lamar!-less Ratbirds.  This week, they stood firm and pushed away

Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 7, 2025 Season

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Holy cats, y'all.  Lots of ded this week, eh? Like the Donks before Q4 started, when full plaid mode deployed.  Denver trailed 19-nil after 3, then again 26-8.  But Dart had a brain fart and threw an awful pickerception, getting Denver a chip and a chair, lead cut to 26-23.  Still,

Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 6, 2025 Season

Volume does not always translate into quality.  This is the lesson of Week 6. The Shield's latest war crime against the people of England?  Donks and Jest.  Denver played as if it was hungover, outside of the always-formidable defensive front seven (NINE sacks).  Jest made two FGs before they managed their initial

11 Oct 2025 JV NFL Night Thread

Early slate was great, so is the night's.  THANK GOD for days like today. Florida Men (+7.5) at Bonfire Cult (7:00, ESPN) Billy Napier is a man of nine lives, and if he goes 2-fer-Texas tonight, perhaps he will even get an extension.  Bet the under here. Non-Pirate Kansas (+14.5) at Guns Up!!

Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 5, 2025 Season

Various happenings from our 2nd MANDATORIUM of the season.  Let's roll through Sunday's even dozen offerings, eh? I like a 6/4 split.  To me, that's perfect.  I start flagging in the late window, so 4 is plenty to keep me engaged without being overwhelmed.  You know what is overwhelming?  Being the