The Calm Before the JV NFL Storm

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King Hippo - November 14, 2015November 9, 2015

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With European footy on another goddamned international break, it's up to the JV ranks to carry us through this mid-November Saturday. And we are kind of in-between the mega-showdown weeks. Last week had some yuuuuuuuge matchups, and the next two (including the extended Thanksgiving smorgasboard) will be pretty

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!!

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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,

It’s Time to Take Arsenal Seriously and Other 24 October Lesser Footy Matters

King Hippo - October 24, 2015October 24, 2015

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I didn't want to make everyone queasy with a morning picture of aptly named manager Arsene Wenger (or any of their similarly hideous players), so instead I offer a slightly out-of-focus of pic of a random piece of art from my hairdresser's shop. I am considering purchasing this as

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

JV NFL Warm-Ups

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King Hippo - October 15, 2015October 15, 2015

ESPN actually has a pretty good doubleheader tonight! Auburn at Kentucky (7:00, ESPN) Remember when War Damn Eagle was #3 in the country? That sure was funny. But this could be a fairly entertaining game, between two evenly matched, 7-5ish teams. Presumably, they will interview John Calipari at some

JV NFL Preview – 10 October Saturday Openness

King Hippo - October 10, 2015October 8, 2015

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Whoa Nellie! Will we get some perfect 10 games today? The slate doesn't look too freaking appetizing at first glance, but one never knows. Anyway, I fucking miss Keith Jackson. He was awesome. Oklahoma vs. Texas (noon, ABC) All the early games are complete shit. The one

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

Inaugural JV NFL Saturday Open Thread

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King Hippo - September 5, 2015September 4, 2015

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Sadly there is no EPL thread this morning because everyone is on international break. Yes, this is a real thing and yes, it is as pointless and annoying as it sounds. The Thursday night openers were pretty much epic shitshows (I am writing this prior to whatever joys Friday night has