2016’s First EPL and JV Footy Saturday Preview

King Hippo - January 2, 2016January 1, 2016

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Did everybody enjoy all the shitty blowouts yesterday? That's not even counting those of you who encountered "day after" gastrointestinal distress ,, smgdh. Fortunately, this weekend shall never run out of teh footy, and the law of averages says SOME of it eventually has to be watchable...right? Aresnal opens

Welcome Back EPL Saturday! Preview

King Hippo - January 1, 2016January 15, 2016

As perhaps 2 or 3 Commentist Party members may have noticed, there was no Saturday morning thread last week, thanks to the Premier League taking the week off for FA Cup 3rd round action (i.e., the round when Premier League sides enter the tourney against what's left of various lower

I Have No Clever Title – EPL and JV NFL Open Saturday Thread (7 November)

King Hippo - November 7, 2015November 5, 2015

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Our calendars turn to November, and sleeping weather starts to kick in. Well, for those of us whose internal clocks allow such things. Enjoy your youth while you can, Commentist Party members under 35. It's like a 2x4 to the face when you wake up and it's

Spooky EPL and JV NFL Saturday Preview – Be VERY Afraid!!

Lesser Sports

King Hippo - October 31, 2015October 30, 2015

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I set the DVR for the Oregon/Arizona State 3OT thriller, but screwed up how long past the scheduled end time to go, so I missed the conclusion. Based on how earlier Thursday night was, I am a bit leery as to what the weekend has in store. Nonetheless,

EPL Returns and a Much Improved JV NFL Slate – Good Open Saturday, Commentists

King Hippo - October 17, 2015October 15, 2015

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Our second cursed international break is over, and there are several intriguing matchups. Unfortunately, all of the best fixtures are on at the same time, with only once decent matchup (Spurs vs. Liverpool, 7:45, NBCSN) outside the traditonal Saturday 3pm (10am EST) window. Sigh. Even putting my clear bias

Derby Days – An EPL Primer (Also JV NFL Preview/Saturday Footy Open Thread)

King Hippo - October 3, 2015October 2, 2015

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I don't have much in depth to say about the Saturday EPL fixtures. They're all fucking shite. Ah, but Sunday. Sunday, bloody Sunday brings one of the most essential aspects of my Evertonian existence, the Merseyside Derby. I will fucking spit at you if you call it the

This is How September Saturday Openness Ends – EPL and JV NFL Goodness

King Hippo - September 26, 2015September 25, 2015

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Ah, September. The most glorious month of all. Football returns. Humidity abates. This is our last Saturday full of footy. But worry not, October pretty much kicks ass too. SLEEPING WEATHER!! But first, your EPL morning. I know you all must be heartbroken that

Rejoice! More EPL and JV NFL and Open Thread Saturday Goodness for Glorious Commentist Party

King Hippo - September 19, 2015September 19, 2015

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So much football has been consumed, and we aren't even 10% into the regular season. Doesn't that feel good? Let it sink in, deep into your soul... Now, on to your early Saturday Premier League apertif! Schedule spacing is most excellent this weekend, with interesting fixtures each timeslot. No reason to

EPL Week 5/JV NFL Saturday 2 Combo Platter

King Hippo - September 12, 2015September 11, 2015

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Good Saturday, one and all. Hope you and yours had a most joyous 9/11. Now, it's time to get down to the serious business - the first real marathon sports Saturday of Fall 2015. A full EPL slate, and junior varsity NFL games to keep you interested throughout the remainder

EPL Weekend Four and Fantasy Football Dumpster Diving

King Hippo - August 29, 2015August 29, 2015

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times this past week as an Everton fan. The Toffees made a spirited effort, but conceded in the second half, and again late while going all out in attack to equalize, losing 2-nil at home to apparent League juggernaut

Even More EPL – Weekend Three WOO!

Lesser Sports

King Hippo - August 22, 2015August 21, 2015

We're into semi-competitive pre-season NFL, and minor league games (aka university-affiliated football) will start in two short weeks. So, cherish the relative tranquility of these Lesser Footy-only Saturday morning/early afternoons. The appetizer before the buffet. The gentle stretching before the orgy. Week Two saw Manchester City take Chelski's

Weekend Two in the EPL – Contain Thine Excitement

Lesser Sports

King Hippo - August 15, 2015August 14, 2015

I didn't have this up in time for the Friday night game (1-nil Manure win over Villa), but Manure wins are boring so who cares, amirite? Additionally, I have to take one of my kids to a cross country meet Saturday morning (I am writing this post ahead of time), so