The “Why Grandpa Hippo Is Extra Angry” Lesser Footy Thread

King Hippo - October 21, 2023October 18, 2023

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Because, goddamnit. It's Derby Day, and as usual we have no fucking chance to even swindle a point out of those Redshite Motherfuckers. The game is on USA at 7:30 EST. Which hopefully means I will sleep through it. Poor little grandson Bronco doesn't yet know to give me a wide berth

Reasonably OK Evening Slate Open Thread

King Hippo - October 14, 2023October 13, 2023

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Universe apparently thinks we've suffered enough. But not Hippo - fuck that guy, he'll watch his team lose to Duke (8:00 on ACCN if interested - and you ain't) and learn to LIKE IT. Ballsy: Losing to Duke is not good. However, beating Duke in the 1990 NCAA National Championship by

Mediocrity Saturday (Except Out West) – Early JV Thread

King Hippo - October 14, 2023October 12, 2023

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You'd think we'd get a better schedule from the universe, with no morning Lesser Footy to enjoy. But noooooo, the universe say fuck all y'all, yew git what yew git. Georgia (-31.5) at Vanderbilt (Noon, CBS) Golly gee, sure glad Vandy has home field. Imagine how bad they'd get pistol-whipped Between the Hedges. Arkansas

Not-Yet Chilly October Nights – JV NFL-palooza

King Hippo - October 7, 2023October 6, 2023

I hope the early fixtures amused and/or delighted you. Here's a 2nd helping, getting up limbered up for tomorrow's MANDATORY 14 hours of NFL glory. Ballsy: I'm back! I do not guarantee attendance at tomorrow's mandatory Footy. I will do my best, Mr. Hippo, but I needs my beauty sleep! Kenfucky (+14.5) at

The Hunt FOAR JV NFL October – 7 Oct Early Thread

King Hippo - October 7, 2023October 5, 2023

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Some weeks, I just can't really be arsed to preview all the Lesser Footy. Especially with the German Elton John up on his cross again, wailing about the Spurs match/VAR fuck-up. You've gotten waaaaayyyyyy more than your fair share of oopsie-doodles over the years, please just STFU. Full schedule is here,

Bonus Thursday Night Hippo FITBAW Coverage

King Hippo - October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

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Bearistocrats! (+6) at Commies (8:15, Amazon Prime) What a country. Our FITBAW fix served up to us by....our home delivery overlords. The feed was shitty last week, at least for me. Or the last time I watched? I may have over-napped last week. Anyway, I have a random feeling that Chi**** wins

Closing a FIne Lesser September – Part teh Second

King Hippo - September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

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Enjoy your nap? GOOD. Because it's time to up our couch potato game, yo. Ballsy: I'm back! At first, I was going to complain about the distinct lack of West/Best Coast games in Hippo's write-up, but then I realized that there aren't any. Seriously, it's Washington-Arizona and that will be over by

Closing a FIne Lesser September – Part teh First

King Hippo - September 30, 2023September 29, 2023

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September is such a beautiful time of year, and not just for the "windows down" time in the car. That does make the outside world a teenier bit MOAR bearable, though. Also! We get a proper Saturday morning of footy, with Villa hosting the Trashbirds early (7:30, USA). I can't promise

Teh Hippo n Ballsy Komedy Saturday Night JV Footy Thread

King Hippo - September 23, 2023September 22, 2023

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A gloriously full night slate this week. Let's just pretend last Saturday never happened, ok? Ballsy: SO HAPPY to see the Cougettes on tonight's banner picture! Let's get on it! (Phrasing!) Arkansas (+18) at LSU (7:00, ESPN) Is there value to be had with Pig Sooey here? I'd say yes, as Hippo is

Glory Hallelujah, First Fall Saturday 2023

King Hippo - September 23, 2023September 21, 2023

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Technically, it was still summer before. And summer can get right fucked. It's not all rainbows and sunshine, as we get NO early morning fixture. GUH. Only three in the 10:00 window, as we go "Sunday heavy" this week, with some "name teams" in Zooropa. City of Men hosting Robins Hood

Night FITBAW Deserves a Quiet Night?

King Hippo - September 16, 2023September 15, 2023

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Well, I'd rather have it be noisy. The schedulers disagree. though. Ballsy: Oh, the Colorado Derby will be quite noisy! The Colorado State coach started talking shit about Deion and then he clapped back and, well, I expect there to be a lot of extracurricular activities in this game. Hi! I'm

Full Lesser Glory – Now Hopefully Without Nonces!

King Hippo - September 16, 2023September 15, 2023

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Did you miss the Premiership last weekend? Of course you did. Even with NFL back on the schedule, one needs sommet to do with one's mornings. Obviously, sleeping in is much preferred to the filthy Redshite beating up on Wolves (7:30, USA). But some of y'all heathens will watch anyway. 10:00 window