DFO-CON Vegas II – We’re All Still Alive

As most of you are aware, and are probably tired of hearing about by now I'm sure, some of us here at DFO got together this past weekend in Las Vegas for fun and fellowship.  It was our 2nd consecutive year in Vegas.  And though our numbers may have been

TGISF… AKA “Are Ya Feelin’ Lucky, Punk?” Sexy Friday Open Thread

Note:  While I wasn't paying attention, BallsofSteel once again invaded my personal space.  At least this time I didn't need antibiotics afterwards. But I digress... In all seriousness, I've got a busy week, including packing for and going to Vegas.  Balls has been kind enough to "volunteer" to contribute his vast and

25 Questions (Plus One)…

...About this... Sort of. This one is a little different than our normal 25 Questions format, so pay attention. While any and all you are more than welcome to answer these questions regarding yourselves and your own Las Vegas experiences, and I think we'd all enjoy it if you would.... This one is actually

TGISF… AKA Your “I Got Nuthin’ This Week – But Vegas Is Looming” Sexy Friday Open Thread

It's been an interesting week.  Honestly, my brainpower is maxed out this week. And I didn't have that much extra to spare to begin with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gkibxWr0DY So with semi-sincere apologies, we have no theme this week.  Everything is random. And I'm probably about to ramble without direction for a little bit. Just like life. - First, Some

Your Official DFO-CON 2017 Announcement Post

AFTERNOON - SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NONDESCRIPT OFFICE BUILDING INTERIOR [An extremely pale but handsome young man sits at his desk, trying to do anything but work. Sensing a presence behind him, he minimizes his open window to a complicated looking spreadsheet and turns around.] Low Commander: Yeah, so, that'll be done in-- Oh,

NFL Week 1 Bettors’ Guide

Ted Kaczynski: Gambling is the prime dehumanizer of the monetary system! I will NOT-- Door Flies Open: SHHH! Let me do the intro. [clears throat] I’m on Skype with the most notorious inmate of the Colorado Supermax. He's the only PhD on this site to have 100% accuracy predicting NFL games. Ted

Your “All About That (In)Action, Boss!”” Monday Evening Open Thread

NFL News: Tracy Porter has been waived by the Bears. Backup QB news: Matt McGloin has been signed by the Eagles T.J. Yates has been signed by the Bills. The Bills also signed Ian Seau, the undrafted free-agent nephew of Junior and proof the Spanos family wouldn't know a good PR

Your “Vegas Baby!” Monday Evening Open Thread

Banner image via don_t Like the Hall of Fame, this really should have happened while Ken Stabler was alive. Imagine the marketing! NFL News, non-Raiders: Trevone Boykin makes this week's Crimebeat! with an arrest while being a passenger in a car accident. Oof -  marijuana possession and public intoxication. this follows missing the

DFO Poker Club Announcement

I mentioned this on the AFL Beat, but it bears repeating: DFO Poker Club We at DFO are constantly looking for ways to improve the commentist experience. The thing that built this site was the sense of comraderie that existed on the open threads at our former home. We wanted to keep

Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – AFL Women’s Round 4

You know, the more and more I watch the AFL Women's competition, the more I Appreciate the game of Australian Rules Football Respect the shit out of these women that play this game and expose themselves to injury while maintaining regular jobs Dig the AFL and how it's run. It's really