Down the Lesser Stretch They Goeth

King Hippo - April 22, 2023April 22, 2023

This weekend will be slightly off, given that we have FA Cup raging semis (City of Men/Team Knifey today, Trashbirds/Men Untied tomorry) gumming up the works. But the Prem marches onward, starting with yesterday's presumed Anger Release Fixture (Gooners taking their frustrations out on Ded Sham Town)*. * Sometimes, a pre-written

Ides of April Lesser Funhouse

King Hippo - April 15, 2023April 14, 2023

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Onward we trudge, with at least Most Glorious NFL Draft starting to peek around the corner. But alas, summer also lurks - we had one hell of a thunderstorm in North Cakalaky as I type this (Friday morning). At least it won't be in the 90s when the clouds part.

1 April Lesser and JV Hardwood Thread

King Hippo - April 1, 2023March 31, 2023

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April Fools' Day is the dumbest day of the Murrikan calendar. YES, even worse than Greeting Card Day (ie, 14 Feb). Take that shit somewhere else. City host the Redshite early (Peacock, 7:30), but down a Foden and likely Haaland, too. They should still be better (especially at home) but there's

Nice Jerb, Minnows! Lesser Footy Saturday

King Hippo - March 4, 2023March 3, 2023

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Before we get to the weekend in the Prem, let's acknowledge the upstarts making noise in the FA Cup. Here is how the Flacco Eight break down: Two bullies (Men United; City of Men) Two Prem surprise packages (Trashbirds; Mighty Whitey) THREE Championship sides (Team Knifey; Boo-urnley; Blackburn) One miracle

Oh, We Got A Title Race Goin’

King Hippo - February 18, 2023February 18, 2023

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Did you remember to blow off work to watch City away to Arsenal mid-week? An absolute cracker of a match. King's Afrikan Water Pistols outplayed the reigning champs for about 70' - but were level at 1. And those last 20' were a dagger to the heart. City now are ahead on

NYE 2022 Sportsball Early Thread

King Hippo - December 31, 2022December 30, 2022

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Do we gots some Lesser Footy and JV NFL? By gum we sure does! Very Disappointing Everton desperately need United to open a can of whoopass on Wolves (7:30, USA), so it won't happen. But they are a fun watch (I will reluctantly admit), now that they've cast Ronaldo off the island.

Instant Hippo Boxing Day Thoughts – Week 16, 2022 Season/EPL Resumes

King Hippo - December 26, 2022December 25, 2022

Holy cats, this sportsball 3-day weekend is fucking beautiful, ain't it? I watched all of yesterday's NFL trifecta, despite...not really liking any outcomes. Because my fantasy team may be leaving oil like a motherfucker...but 2nd place pays out pretty good. Maybe I would use the funds to make it to DFOcon

World Cup Preview: South Koera

Game Time Decision - November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Ssiball, why did I agree to creating a preview of a sport that I barely follow and for a country that I've never been to. I'm not sure either. The closest I'll ever get to there is a former co-worker is from there and I saw some of Seoul when

November Spawned This Lesser Footy

King Hippo - November 5, 2022November 3, 2022

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There are leaves in the yard (thankfully, I live in a townhouse now so NOT MY FOOKIN' PROBLEM), a chill in the night/morning air. At least some days, I did have to turn my air conditioning back on this Thursday. But without question, it is November now, nut cuttin' time

MOAR Saturday Funsies – Early Thread

King Hippo - October 29, 2022October 29, 2022

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Good morning! God's in His heaven, MRSA Dreamboat is 3-5. Let's do some Sabado-ing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLOr7G0ZM4M Leicester and City of Men kick our day off (7:30, USA), and it is worth a viewing. You can nap later. Hulk SMASH! the recent "Foxy Footy competence boomlet" - at least, humanity hopes. USA has the

Ides of October, 2022 Early Thread

King Hippo - October 15, 2022October 13, 2022

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Wakey, wakey, chucklefucks. I am reasonably burned out on Lesser Footy, but I did want to pat myself on the back (and fuck up my c-spine even worse) about this Shempions League DFO predicion: 2. Pick a Shock Result! King Hippo – Maccabi Haifa are going to beat somebody in the Holy Land – the

Hippo Hates All The Things – 8 Oct Open Thread

King Hippo - October 8, 2022October 7, 2022

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Nothing matters, we all just stand on the precipice of the endless void. But first, the fixtures: There is no early Saturday game. Because FUCK YOU, the FA says. Three pointless streamers and Bees/Bonesaws (USA) in the 10:00 window. Hey, it passes the time. Spotlight Dance is Brighton/Spurs (12:30, NBC), which