World Gawne Mad – Final Four Holy Night Edition

King Hippo - March 31, 2018March 31, 2018

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Above is pictured the first-edition cover of a fantastic book, Walter Miller, Jr.'s "A Canticle For Liebowitz." Be warned, even I found it a tad dark (and square on the nose social commentary, which made it all the more chilling). But one will also feel like a Jesuit-by-osmosis afterwards, which

AFL Beat – 2018 Round 1 and AFLW Grand Final Recap

ballsofsteelandfury - March 26, 2018March 26, 2018

This week, All of this, the AFLW Grand Final, the results of the Lady Footy Tipping Contest, the standings of the NEW Footy Tipping Contest, and all the AFL Round 1 action on Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! *** AFL Round One Since 2008, the AFL season opener has featured the Richmond Tigers

World Gawne Mad – Finishing Off the Flacco Eight (Stormy Style?)

King Hippo - March 25, 2018March 25, 2018

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Yes, the only good thing about the late match is the thought of Jim Assdick Nantz being forced to hype that 60 Minutes interview. Hee hee. #3(E) Texas Tech (+6.5, +250) v. #1(E) Villanova (2:20, CBS) Woo-hoo, I got my $40 in on Guns Up!! at +260, don't be too jelly. Our

World Gawne Mad – Flacco Eight Saturday Open Thread

King Hippo - March 24, 2018March 24, 2018

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One MOAR enjoyable day/evening at hand, before the bullshit part takes over. Savour it! #11(S) Loyola-Chi**** (+1, -103) v. #9(S) Kansas State (6:09, TBS) Not to belittle Sister Jean's amazing ride in the least, but one can argue - with a straight face - that the Ramblers have faced a series of increasingly

World Gawne Mad – Sweet Sixteen Friday Open Thread

King Hippo - March 23, 2018March 21, 2018

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Sorry for the stark departure from cheerleading, but Holy Mother of Fuck, Mister "just a pickin' and a grimacin'" won 3 matches in 5 days to improbably go from last side in to one of the final 16. That earns a proper DFO tribute. #5(MW) Clemson (+4.5, +180) v. #1(MW) Kansas

World Gawne Mad – Sweet Sixteen Thursday Open Thread

King Hippo - March 22, 2018March 20, 2018

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And then there were 16. Including the 4 repping the wack-a-doo South region, which gets they turn tonite! #11(S) Loyola-Chi**** (+1.5, +110) v. #7(S) Nevada (7:07, CBS) The matchup nobody predicted, largely due to the Wolf Pack (like the vibe, hate the spelling). NV went down 14 to Texas, fucking 22 to

AFL Beat – AFLW Round 7 + 2018 Season Preview #2

ballsofsteelandfury - March 19, 2018March 18, 2018

This week, Welcome to Balls Of Steel's AFL Beat! AFLW Round 7 The Round started on North American Late Thursday night with the first of essentially three playoff games. The GWS Giants were hosting the Brisbane Lions with a berth in the Grand Final on the line. GWS needed to win, Adelaide to

World Gawne Mad – Sunday Evening Round of 32 Open Thread

King Hippo - March 18, 2018March 17, 2018

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I am about ready to go back to work at this point. See any typos below? Eat shit. #5(MW) Clemson (+1, +105) v. #4(MW) Auburn (7:10, TBS) Speaking of great football games...still, at least the ACC's Tigers can hoop it up pretty good. I think they have a shot against Kansas, too.

World Gawne Mad – Sunday Afternoon Round of 32 Open Thread

King Hippo - March 18, 2018March 17, 2018

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I don't really have the stomach for this after what happened with Houston (the closest I had to a rooting interest), but fuck it, a responsibility is what it is. #10(E) Butler (+3.5, +145) v. #2(E) Purdue (12:10, CBS) Suspiciously low line due to the broken right elbow of the Boilers' better

World Gawne Mad – Saturday Round of 32 Nighty Night Open Thread

King Hippo - March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

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Time to get all liquored/pilled up and go back into heavy channel flip mode. Talk about timing, huh? #8(MW) Seton Hall (+4.5, +175) v. #1(MW) Kansas (7:10, TBS) Whoa, what up with this line? HIPPO SMELL TRAP. This game is in the state of fucking Kansas, remember. Yeah, I know The Hall beat

World Gawne Mad – Saturday Round of 32 Afternoon Games Open Thread

King Hippo - March 17, 2018March 17, 2018

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Be nice to your UVA friends today, they might be just a wee bit touchy... (also feel free to discuss the various flaccid Lesser Footy matchups available on this weekend when all the good sides are in the FA Cup quarters) #9(E) Alabama (+11, +556) v. #1(E) Villanova (12:10, CBS) Good news,

World Gawne Mad – Friday Evening Opening Round Session Open Thread

King Hippo - March 16, 2018March 16, 2018

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Time to get the sads for the cornucopia coming to a close. Real life beckons soon, unless you have a six-shootin' pistol and are ready to leave (h/t, Strumbellas): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpWpD8axxzA #9(S) Kansas State (+1, -105) v. #8(S)Creighton (6:50, TNT) Hey, you want anonymous? This match will give you some anonymous. I think Creigh-Creigh