Your “Double-Check Your Listings, There’s Only One Game On” Sunday Afternoon NFL Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - November 4, 2018November 4, 2018

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Fine, there are two other games on the 4pm slate but I maintain they are more theoretical than actual. Sure, I guess 'players' will be 'playing' and acquiring 'stats' that can be used by 'agents' to negotiate 'contracts' and 'endorsements'. And yes, the 'money' paid to those individuals will be

Mr. November Brings His A Game – JV NFL Open Thread

King Hippo - November 3, 2018November 3, 2018

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Holy shit, kids. This slate is amazeballs. To the point where I can't even say anything smart-ass, just want to play badass band of our times The National's epic John Kerry song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0jBFmc1YSs Nebraska at Ohio State (Noon, Fox) This is on national Fox...why? This will feature some epic tOSU vengeance, for Redshirt's viewing

Your “NFL, Consider Me Whelmed” Thursday Night Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - November 1, 2018

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There's some sporto-related tidbits out there on the innerwebs so I thought I'd share- Terrell Owens: Having finished his daily driveway workout, Mr. Owens told the cat lady at the corner that Eli Manning is 'all washed up'. The rest of his day was spent arguing with drive-thru clerks at the

The Trading Card of Josh McCown

Beerguyrob - October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Chapter 1: The draft room in Phoenix was filled with the stale odor of cigarettes, Old Spice and cheap liquor, and when the time came to make the call to New York, there came through the room the additional smell of anticipation mixed with fear. Would they finally get it right

A “Case” of Evil.

yeah right - October 31, 2018October 31, 2018

* image via interior Vikings locker room fall 2017. Case Keenum sits at his locker preparing for the 2017 season opener. Sam Bradford approaches. Sam: "Hey Case! Whatup?" Case: "Hey 'Hi-Beam' how you doing?" Sam: "Feeling good, man. I'm ready for the season to start. I don't think I've ever felt healthier or more prepared

An “It Goes On And On My Friend” Saturday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - October 27, 2018October 27, 2018

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I think they're still playing Game Three of the World Series. Anyway - in honour of that, this one's for Brick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U2zJOryHKQ Mr. Ayo nailed it like Blair Walsh in the comments when he opined: Whenever you want to question football or ice ball overtimes, remember this evening/morning. Tonight's sports: MLB: Game 4 -

Can Everton Finish Off Mourinho? (and other Lesser/JV Combo Thoughts)

King Hippo - October 27, 2018October 26, 2018

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Yes, it's time to do to Jose Mourinho what we did to Davey Moyes (what, like 5 years ago?) and finish the walking ded off. Everton (in 8th position on 15 points, +3 GD) only need a draw at Old Trafford to stay above Manure (10th, -1), and the Blues

Your “For A Hill, Men Will Kill” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

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NFL News: No man is an island, and Chad Kelly found that out late Tuesday night as he was a clod washed away by a sea of bad press. He was cut by the Broncos as a result of his criminal trespass arrest after the Broncos Hallowe'en party. PFT has

Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 7, 2018 Season

King Hippo - October 22, 2018

Another week in the books, further differentiation at hand. We definitely have a runaway leader for Superb Owl favourites, in the 7-0 RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAM IT!! crew. After playing a few close matches, LA's finest decided not to be cute and disposed of the Tomsulas with brutal efficiency. Todd Gurley continues his "even

Your “Supplies Running Low. Only 17 Beers Left. Send Help” Sunday Night Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - October 21, 2018October 21, 2018

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It's about time we saw the greatness that is Cody Kessler! He actually didn't play that badly, did he? I'm not gona actually check out what the Jags braintrust said after the game but I do hope we see a Kessler run next week. Overseas, no less. I'd go over

JV NFL – Last Chance to Stop the Tiggers

King Hippo - October 20, 2018October 19, 2018

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Yes, I have convinced my dumbass self this is an actual possibility. In the range of 30%. SIGH. Michigan at Michigan State (Noon, Fox) We will always have that punt oopsie-doodle game. Remember? You'll see that replay maybe 20 times during the broadcast. Sparty was good last week, so don't expect a

JV NFL Thread – Where Has All Teh Good Matches Gone?

King Hippo - October 13, 2018October 12, 2018

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Fuck everything, another shitass International Break is upon us. And is JV NFL breaking out the good vintage bottles to ease our suffering? Fuck and No. Your platter of turds follows: Florida at Vanderbilt (Noon, ESPN) Some peoples would have you believe that the Gators have turned the corner and are now