Bite Me: Uruguay 2019 Copa América Preview

Don T - June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

Lips near each other, no teeth showing: perfect form for a kiss. That was in 2011, the last time Uruguay won the Copa América. Incidentally, that was the last Copa in which Luis Suárez played. He will play in this one; chomp on that, folks. There have been 43 Copa Américas

Hot and Unstable: Argentina 2019 Copa América Preview

Don T - June 4, 2019June 4, 2019

Prodigious resources wasted by incompetent narcissists: that’s Argentina. But enough about politics. Let’s talk fútbol. In the last World Cup, Argentina had one of the more STACKT rosters but were buried under coach Jorge Sampaoli, a clueless diva whose main talent was out-asshole-ing himself. “Smurfs! I HATE SMURFS!” (traslation mine) In Russia 2018,

Losers No More! Champions League Final Open Thread

Don T - June 1, 2019June 1, 2019

It’s the biggest game of club fútbol and we’re getting the equivalent of a Vikings – Bills Superb Owl. "Can I deesterb you for a moment to ask if you would hold these two beers for me please", asks Jürgen Klopp to Marv Levy, for losing SIX finals. For Tottenham,

Bend Over for Banks? NEVAH

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Don T - May 18, 2019May 18, 2019

Once upon a time, until 10:00 DFO / Central time today, I was a homeowner. My Ex and I had moved out to separate places by the start of the 2018 NFL season. POINT IS: the home’s mortgage was KILLIN’ me. Christ what a scam. It’s the Herbalife of finance.

Round of 16 Open Thread: Porto-Roma & ManU-PSG

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Don T - February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

The Shempiens League knockouts start today! The tournament was meant to pit the European champions against each other, and there were several in the group stage. But now the field has been halved to 16 teams from the Big Deal European leagues, who play a home-and-away series to advance until

Dammit. Why? – Super Bowl 53 Open Thread

Don T - February 3, 2019February 4, 2019

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The L. A. Rams were a very fine team this season, then got the Super Bowl end of a really, really bad no-call in plain sight. Now the Rams are on the verge of thoroughly validating Roger Goodell’s sick obsession to have a team in LA. The other team is

Escape from 2018! New Year’s Eve Open Thread

Don T - December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

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I have been informed, condescendingly, that New Year’s is the only holiday about flipping the calendar. Yeah OK; going from December 31 to January 1 pales in significance to flipping the narrative (Columbus Day), flipping off the calendar (Pats at home in AFC Championship), and Everybody Better Love Jesus Day

Non-Union Equivalent “Hippo” Thoughts – Week 13

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Don T - December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

His Majesty King Hippo the Seer, First of His Office Pool and Evader of Chapter 7, was indisposed for this week. He received a bad "sure thing" tip on some cockfight in Havana, and here we are. Pipino (2018-2018) via Postimages.com Reports are that Hippo has access to his stash, he doesn't have

Titans @ Texans – Monday Night Existential Open Thread

Don T - November 26, 2018November 26, 2018

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The last Monday Night game was the Chefs 51 - 54 RAMMMITTT! thriller that caused as much excitement as unease. Can that game be topped? Is the NFL becoming the Arena league? Does the present game meet the quota for violence required by longtime NFL fans? These are complicated issues

Face It: This is Dr. Z’s World

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Don T - November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

Editor's Note: This post originally appeared on October 20, 2015 and has been republished today in honor of Dr. Z, who died yesterday at the age of 86. Nobody but the ignorant, uninterested, or lazy can complain about the quality of football coverage today. Even pedants who scoff at NFL Films

2018 Titans at the Bye: A Scientific Evaluation, with Science

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Don T - October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

[Banner via Dave Rappoccio @DrawPlayDave] The season was promising for Tennessee. The Titans had a solid offensive line, decent young receivers with promise, OK defense with quality pass rushing prospects, and had a top secondary that seemed improved by CB Malcolm Butler. At RB, runaway tank Derrick Henry would be complemented

Of Blackouts and… Watford? WTF! Fútbol AM Open Thread

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Don T - September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

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We're into Matchday 5 of the English Premier League, 4 for La Liga. However, a premium channel tier dispute between DirecTV and beIn Sports has taken La Liga broadcasts off my TV. Since beIn is from the Al Jazeera group, I'll irresponsibly declare that this smells like protectionist crap. But