MORE FOOTBALL? Your Next Open Thread

scotchnaut - September 8, 2024September 8, 2024

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Halfway through the season I'd turn my nose up at these offerings but hopeful me is just going to ride the waves. To The Games! Raiders/Chargers: Did Minshew win the job or did O'Connell lose it, letting it slip right through his hands? The latter for sure. No worries though, the starter is

You’re Here And It’s Glorious. Your Sunday Afternoon NFL Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - September 8, 2024September 8, 2024

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We've made it all the way back with detours on both Thursday and Friday night. (not bad tilts either!) But now it's Sunday, time to ignore (or revel?) in the family as the games unfold. I expect a roll call of snacks and beverages from all those that post their

Back In The Saddle Again-Your First REAL Thursday Night NFL Football Open Thread of 2024

scotchnaut - September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

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It's been a long time coming for a game that counts in the regular season standings but we're here and it's great. [mutes TV] I'll provide my own ball-washing should I feel the need, thank you very much! A few little notes and then I'll wax elephant regarding the tilt

Your Very Last NFL Football-Free Thursday Night For Quite Some Time Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

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God, I love awkwardly-phrased post titles, don't you? I've got a few things to pass on. -Malik Nabers was granted permission by the members of Ray Flaherty's family to wear #1 which is a retired jersey. That number was retired wayyyy back in 1935. Apparently it was the first number to

Your Sunny* Sunday Afternoon Open Thread (plus small amount of political content)

scotchnaut - August 25, 2024August 25, 2024

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*Your weather may vary. I do love the Harris' campaign throwing Trump and his acolytes off-balance. The latter were not even remotely prepared for this approach. No sense lollygagging like Blax-let's get into a few observations about yesterday's action. -That Carolina/Buffalo game was pretty interesting given what it was. Frank Gore Jr, son

Your Thursday Night Preseason NFL Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

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Hey, it's the last one. How about that? A few weeks from now things get real. (Giants fan shudders) Let's see what's going on around the league, shall we? -Hippo's heart fluttered and for once it wasn't a side effect of his 'medication'. Yes, the Bo Nix era has begun. Apparently

Your Mid-Afternoon Sporty Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 18, 2024August 18, 2024

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We have two games later so plop your thoughts down here while we wait. Speaking of, I've watched the highlights and looked at the box scores for the games yesterday and here's a few observations which don't mean much at all. Caleb Williams: He looked half-decent in limited play. The two times

Your Saturday Slate of Exhibition Games Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

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Well look at you over there bored out of your skull/day-drinking or what have you. Thanks for dropping by! There's a heavy amount of tilts because, of course, the sked is featuring two games tomorrow night at the same freaking time! But as noted on Thursday this is our first

Your Thursday Night Preseason Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

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Let's get at it. Exiling McCarthy: To the sidelines, that is. Oh Minny, you had it all figured out. You weren't going to give Cousins that second contract at his age and after that injury. You found an adequate bridge QB (that bridge being as short as a few weeks, perhaps longer)

Your Sunday Afternoon Preseason Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

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We got our first fill of an actual slate yesterday. Thanks to many of you for filling out our Champions League league! And also to Blax and Don T. for joining MATH HARD! So is anyone willing to take a flyer on a rookie qb given the success that Stroud

Your Completely Homework-less Preseason Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

I'ma make this short and sweet just like my last high school girlfriend. Hell, we'll be seeing scrubs all day and night long so I'll save my trenchant insights (HA!) for later on. This is what we have on offer this afternoon/evening. You Bet!/Purple Toe Suckers- Gosh Bay/Brownies- Desantis Insanity/Skyline Chili- High Rent/Kingless Titans- Kadarius Sucks/Jerktown- Fish

Your Unstaggered Preseason NFL Games Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

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Nobody wants to watch both of these games in their entirety but that's not the point. The point is that any time I can take a shot at the ad wizards that run scheduling, I will do so. To The Games! Panteros/Pats: -this in theory would be sorta interesting to watch mid-way thru