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JV Raging Semi #2 (and Open Sabado Noche Thread) – 2019 Playoffs

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No 2nd Jim Mora clip, I will just play my personal best song of 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt9xg8niutY Clemson (-2.5) v. tOSU (Qardinals Base Camp, 8:00, ESPN) I told myself maybe I would moneyline bet whoever is the underdog, but this is a straight-up coinflip and I don't wanna.  Interesting philosophical dilemma for the class

Sexy Soccer Saturday Morning Open Thread and Champions League Group Stage Review

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Good morning everyone! Today is the first day this fall without any college football! No, Army-Navy doesn't count as football. It's on par with Russian military parades and North Korean Dear Leader rallies as far as the propaganda machine goes. So, I am completely ignoring it and focusing on the

Drop That Bass Line Lesser Footy and JV NFL Open Thread

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In honour of the Iron Bowl (MOAR below), check out this amazing new tune by the Cats who gave you 2018's Hippo Song of the Year ("Tinseltown Swimming in Blood"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mFTgJQtCPk Isn't that righteous?  I haven't heard awesome bass like that since Peter Hook (Joy Division and New Order).  It sure sticks

An Appreciation of Violence – 16 November 2019 Morning/JV NFL Open Thread

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Yes, Thursday night was universal "shit on #ThePauls" night.  It's being noted, but only in passing, that Mason Rudolph tried repeatedly to corkscrew Myles Garrett's helmet off FIRST.  What followed demonstrated the unwise nature of "poking the bear" - but only Garrett and uber-coward Pouncey get the suspensions.  Dopey-ass Mason had the

Your Sexy Soccer Saturday Early Morning Open Thread

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Due to Halloween happening on Thursday this week and our talented writers regaling you with their spooky tales, I did not do a Thirsty Thursday soccer preview post this week. As luck has it, though, King Hippo was unavailable to do this morning's soccer post, so here we are.

Thirsty Thursday Weekend Fútbol Preview and EPL Pool Update – EPL Round 10

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We are back!  As you know, this is your weekly post to remind you to put the EPL tips in, tell you who is winning, and to give you the weekend's fútbol schedule so that you could plan your weekend activities accordingly.  I am also using it to keep you up

What’s In a Name? Edition – 19 Oct Lesser Footy/JV NFL Bonanza

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This past Thursday, I had my "every 5 weeks" haircut, rescheduled to 1:30.  I arrived before my stylist was back from lunch (fuck you, what kind of Philistine DOESN'T use a stylist??), so I walked around the corner to get a libation (as I am back off solid food).  As

Thirsty Thursday Weekend Fútbol Preview and EPL Pool Update – EPL Round 9

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We are back!  As you know, this is your weekly post to remind you to put the EPL tips in, tell you who is winning, and to give you the weekend's fútbol schedule so that you could plan your weekend activities accordingly.  I am also using it to keep you up

Thirsty Thursday Weekend Fútbol Preview and EPL Pool Update – International Break 2

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We are back!  As you know, this is your weekly post to remind you to put the EPL tips in, tell you who is winning, and to give you the weekend's fútbol schedule so that you could plan your weekend activities accordingly.  I am also using it to keep you up