Your “What? This Clown?!” Monday Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 18, 2016July 18, 2016

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Evenin', y'all. Mom's on her plane, so it's back atcha with the north-of-the-border open thread topics. NFL News: Arian Foster landed in Miami. It's reportedly a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with $2 million in incentives. Justin Durant landed in Dallas, thanks to Rolando McLain's suspension. Even though it's most likely a

Your “Random Odds & Ends” Friday Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 8, 2016July 8, 2016

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NFL News: Megatron admitted the culture & acceptance of losing in Detroit factored into his decision to retire. They went 54-90 during his 9 years, only making the playoffs twice. He admitted more success would have made it more difficult to retire, so he looked at what they had on

Your “Wilde Wilde Life” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

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Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes. - Oscar Wilde NFL Notes: Someone must have broken into Archie's 'juice' cupboard, because Eli declares the Giants are "definitely" a playoff team in 2016. The NFL released its roster of officials for the 2016 season. Among the 'highlights': there are 124 officials

Your “Keeping It Between The Ditches” Wednesday Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 6, 2016July 6, 2016

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Just 19 days until training camps. 19... NFL News: A good weekend turned bad for Denard Robinson when he was discovered by police at 4:00 AM sleeping in his car, which was sinking into a pond. According to Deadspin, he thought the cops questioning him were vpart of a dream and

Your Pre-Euro Semi-Final Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 5, 2016July 5, 2016

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NFL Notes: Stephen Tulloch was cut by the Lions Tuesday. He was kept on the active roster until he passed a physical, at which point he was released. (This move cost $500K towards Detroit's 2016 cap.) If nothing else, it proves that you can't discount the effect of the double-check.

Your “Seriously, Competitive Eating?” Fourth of July Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 4, 2016July 4, 2016

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NFL News: (21 days until training camps open) Marquise Goodwin finished 7th in the long jump trials, and thus won't be going to Rio, which disappoints Rex Ryan on a number of levels. The NFL rule book has been published online for accredited media members. According to PFT, the main

Your “149 & Feelin’ Fine” Canada Day Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

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Nice work by Wakezilla catching you up to speed on why your fellow Canuckistanians have today off. Brought a tear to mee eye. There's very little NFL news today, most likely due to the holiday on both sides of the weekend. So, to compensate, here are today's NHL free agent signings

Your “One More Day” Thursday Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 30, 2016June 30, 2016

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NFL Nothings: Tony Romo's lawsuit over his cancelled gambling fantasy convention was thrown out by a judge. Summary judgment was awarded to the NFL based upon dismissal of the original complaint that players were coerced into not attending by threats of fines and such. Meanwhile, the League tries valiantly to

Why no one cares about Poland vs. Portugal

Beerguyrob - June 30, 2016June 30, 2016

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This is an actual headline from globeandmail.com, Canada's "national" newspaper, in case you wanted to know why our soccer team doesn't feel like succeeding anytime soon. It's actually not a bad article, and makes some valid points about why the teams involved could make this game punishingly unwatchable. But it's

Your “Weekend’s Coming” Wednesday Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 29, 2016June 29, 2016

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As The Maestro has pointed out in his excellent CFL Beat, this Friday is a Canadian holiday - specifically, Canada Day, a reminder that true independence is an arduous 118-year process. And, I'm given to believe the US is engaging in a weekend of car & mattress sales in advance

Your “Legends Now Get To Become Myths” Tuesday Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 28, 2016June 28, 2016

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NFL News: The Rams have named Mike Singletary as a defensive assistant. Smart move pulling his name out of the Baylor hat. The last player in the Odin Lloyd case has finally been convicted. Aaron Hernandez pal Carlos Ortiz pled guilty to being an accessory after the fact, and will

Your “28 Days = 4 Weeks = 1 Lunar Cycle” Monday Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 27, 2016June 27, 2016

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NFL Notes: (& Crimebeat! primer) former Viking & Seahawk Tavaris Jackson has been charged with aggravated assault & uttering threats, which will no doubt strain the ability of Hawks management to offer him a new contract. current Jags linebacker Dan Skuta was arrested & charged with first-degree misdemeanour battery in Orlando. He was