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- 11/22/09
It looked to me like he picked up the ball just as he was getting up from his knee. It's really tough to tell though.
posted by 86 at 04:40 PM on October 14
I hate my favorite football team.
posted by 86 at 11:19 AM on October 12
Didn't Pennington hit his receiver in the hands for a potential game-winning TD?
posted by 86 at 11:47 AM on September 23
Jeez, back in the olden days when a mascot made an awesome take-down of a streaker, he acted like he'd done it before. Show some class, Mr. Giant Bee, show some class.
posted by 86 at 09:07 PM on September 19
It's tough to find something more subjective than ranking golf courses. There is no question that every golfer will come up with a different list.
Here is a blog by a guy who has dedicated himself to playing all of a Top 100 list.
posted by 86 at 10:10 AM on September 17
Not a sport, but one helluva game.
posted by 86 at 04:15 PM on September 11
Why don't more teams onside kick to the middle of the field? Everyone kicks towards the sidelines and it seems that a meaningful percentage of these kicks end up out of bounds. Why not kick to the center?
This would keep the ball in the field of play and allow all the players on the coverage team to converge on their opponents (since the recently changed rules require kicking teams to evenly distribute on both sides of the ball).
posted by 86 at 08:48 AM on September 09
That's amazing, rcade. Unbelievable.
posted by 86 at 12:05 PM on September 02
Sure, it wasn't nearly as bad as Azteca...
That is sort of my point --- While some are saying it's a soccer problem or a rivalry problem or a problem with Mexican fans, I don't see that being the case. It's the same sport, same teams, and even the same fans when they play at Giants Stadium, but less urine-tossing. And, unless my impressions are wrong, you could easily compare it to a heated Giants/Eagles or Yankees/Sox games.
If that is the case, it seems we can point to the location of the event as a significant factor in this mess. Terrible fan behavior happens in the States (and elsewhere), but it seems to be taken to a particularly disgusting and dangerous level in Azteca when the USAians come to town. They should do something about that.
posted by 86 at 12:05 PM on August 18
Another useful point of comparison is the Mexico / US games in the States. If I'm not mistaken those games are often filled with Mexican supporters to a point where it feels like a road game for the US side. Do the Mexican fans chuck rocks and urine and vomit at those games? I don't recall it being an issue. Are the fans rowdy? Yes! But a better rowdy, not a urine-tossing, battery-throwing rowdy. It is at least something more akin to what you see at a heated rivalry game in the NFL / NHL / NBA / MLB.
I don't condone or excuse the Azteca fans one bit, but this speaks to the point that the fault extends greatly to stadium security, the Mexican FA, FIFA and CONCACAF for failing to take proper actions that would prevent --- or at least limit --- this crap.
posted by 86 at 10:31 AM on August 18
Yes, they ran some wildcat formations last year with DeSean Jackson at QB.
posted by 86 at 08:39 AM on August 14
You know what is sketchy? Sketchy.
Fact is, we have lots and lots of facts.
posted by 86 at 09:45 AM on August 09
The last bit of the first link says it all... If Brown calls Woods, maybe something tremendous can happen. Absent that contact, harping on Tiger in the press does a disservice to them both.
posted by 86 at 04:34 PM on July 06
holden, I was under the impression that salaries in the NHL could not vary much from year to year over the life of a contract. Am I mistaken?
posted by 86 at 04:48 PM on July 01
Yeah, that's fairly old news, rcade. In fact, I think JJ brought this up hear ages ago (though I'm too lazy to dig through and find it).
posted by 86 at 03:23 PM on June 22
My favorite part was during the HoF questions. At one point Clemens gets confused and says the wrong pronoun while referring to himself. I'm guessing this is because he's reading what someone else wrote for him. He says:
"At one point a while back your spirit was a little bit broken, but ... uh ... I don't think anyone cares about that..."
He then goes on to talk some more about stuff that no one cares about.
I like this because it illustrates that Clemens cannot handle an interview with a year to prep and someone feeding him answers while he's responding. Also, because as a means to recover, he immediately declares that no one cares about what he just said.
posted by 86 at 03:28 PM on May 12
I should point out that my characterization of the events is extreme to the other side, mostly because I'm playing devil's (Canadien's) advocate here. In truth, it was a typical hockey scrum with a hit-to-the-head and the scrutiny that playoff action brings added to the mixture.
posted by 86 at 11:22 AM on April 20
To clarify:
Lucic is dancing with Schnieder
Lucic is skating around cross-checking Schnieder repeatedly.
Lapierre comes skating in to mix it up.
Lapierre comes skating in to stand up for his teammate who is being crosschecked repeatedly.
Lucic hits Lapierre him in the face.
As to your larger point --- There is no consistency. You're absolutely right. And yes, it's a damn shame.
posted by 86 at 10:59 AM on April 20
There is no consistency. You're absolutely right. And yes, it's a damn shame. That crap by Cammalleri and Carcillo is particularly pitiful.
That said, Lucic was not simply "defending himself". In fact, in an honest moment, I think even Lucic would laugh about that description.
posted by 86 at 09:11 AM on April 20
I'm a Rangers fan and I've got no problem with Edwards. He's a homer, but he's a good hockey announcer and that's something hockey could use more of at the moment.
posted by 86 at 05:09 PM on April 07
This news shames the entire sport of cycling.
Oh wait.
posted by 86 at 04:06 PM on February 07
Kellogg whiffed on this one. This was a possibility for marketing gold. Instead, I now know way too much about John Harvey Kellogg.
posted by 86 at 09:36 AM on February 07
No idea. What's the going price for outrage these days?
posted by 86 at 10:16 AM on February 02
I love the idea that some poor grandmother thought this was just another risque commercial only to have the act continue into full-scale porn. For some reason that just cracks me up.
posted by 86 at 10:08 AM on February 02
Ray Guy should be on that top ten list... Especially if you're going to include Tasker.
posted by 86 at 08:23 PM on January 31
You're just upset because your truck doesn't drive well through fire.
posted by 86 at 08:45 PM on January 11
My favorite part of the article is the screwed up quotation marks in the author's pretend conversation.
"Did he score a goal one lad probably asked another?"
"No the other replied, I think he got a red card."
Awesome.
posted by 86 at 09:27 AM on October 24
That was my response too, but then I read that his son works for the Hawks. At least there is a reason.
posted by 86 at 01:06 PM on July 31
I'm sure this will earn him few friends in MLB circles. And everyone knows about the 'users' now. They were listed in a published report. It's easy for him to point them out because someone else has already done the dirtiest of that work. Can you imagine if he'd said this stuff ten years ago when it could have made a difference? When it was actually costing him jobs and bigger contracts? That would have been quite courageous. Instead, it seems he never considered that. He contemplated joining the masses and taking stuff too, but he never mentions, and the reporter never seems to ask, why he didn't publicly (or privately perhaps) question the integrity of those beating him out. It's a glaring omission from this story.
posted by 86 at 10:42 AM on July 25
Pseudo-related question: I know that the NFL/NBA/NHL/MLB anti-doping policies are laughable. What does EPL testing/punishment look like? And other Euro-centric leagues/sports? Is the testing comprehensive? Punishment severe? For what it's worth... Today's stage was awesome. I won't go into to detail for fear of spoiling anything for those in North America still waiting to watch the replay this evening, but it was great. And thanks for the photos, fatty. Good stuff.
posted by 86 at 03:21 PM on July 14
Do you folks who have 'given up on cycling' watch other sports and just pretend no one is doping/juicing? Do you just ignore the fact that the same problem is as common (if not more) in other sports. Or have you just given up on all of them. When I look at other sports I think to myself, "Too many are getting away with it for me to believe that it is not widespread." I give credit to cycling. At least they try.
posted by 86 at 12:31 PM on July 12
The main difference between cycling and many other sports --- Cycling cheaters are caught and punished. I've said it before and I’ll say it again: Some of these guys are still cheating despite the comprehensive anti-doping programs in place, deep impact on their sport, obvious personal repercussions and the threat it presents to their entire team. Now, take a moment and imagine what a (fill-in-any-sport-here) player is doing when he faces much more limited testing and, by comparison, virtually no consequences at all. Now, that is a farce. Even with all the crap involved, I'm perfectly happy to enjoy a sport that takes these matters seriously rather than putting on a show and sweeping things under a rug. And I'm with apoch, cheering on Highroad/Columbia, Slipstream/Garmin-Chipotle & CSC/Saxo Bank.
posted by 86 at 08:44 AM on July 12
Holy $&%. When you spell it out like that you make it look like he's really good or something.
posted by 86 at 03:52 PM on June 16
Terrific. The blimp thing is awesome. I can't believe they got the freakin' blimp.
posted by 86 at 04:40 PM on April 07
Great, now I'm going to be talking like that all day.
posted by 86 at 07:54 AM on March 12
I cannot believe I went to the market. Ugh. Eight minutes left in the game and I decide to go do some errands.
posted by 86 at 02:14 PM on February 16
I'm particularly excited for Monk and Green. Both are obviously deserving. Each of them had amazing ability and terrific careers. As importantly, they carried themselves with class and grace on the football field and off. I consider myself lucky to have been able to cheer for them and I'm thrilled to see them on their way to Canton. Cris Carter, Richard Dent, Ray Guy, Derrick Thomas, Russ Grimm and Paul Tagliabue certainly deserve the honor as well. I hope in years to follow they join the six honored this year.
posted by 86 at 07:57 PM on February 02
You have those words in the wrong order.
posted by 86 at 04:35 PM on January 31
"By publicly saying, 'F--k Jesus,' while representing ESPN, Dana Jacobson has crossed a very well-defined line," reads a statement from the coalition. "Her comments are so outrageous and inflammatory that the only proper response for ESPN is to immediately release her." This strikes me as a very un-Catholic reaction. I understand they changed their tune after "meeting" with ESPN, but I still think that immediately calling for Jacobson's firing is a bit rash and unforgiving.
posted by 86 at 12:37 PM on January 29
yerfatma, I think that's a new thing. The last time Everton finished in the top four, Liverpool finished on the outside. At the same time, they won the Champions League. Therefore, the year following the defending champions of the Champions League would not have been eligible based on their final standings in the EPL. In the end, I think they made an exception to allow them to defend their crown and five teams from the EPL went to the Champions League. Of course, I could be wrong.
posted by 86 at 10:23 AM on January 23
Yet another sport where they failed to name the Buffalo team the "Wings". This pisses me off.
posted by 86 at 08:32 AM on January 23
It has been years (we're old) since I selected Everton as "my team" in the EPL.* And yet this is the first year I've really been able to watch much football. I finally have the means to afford FSC and now spend many a Saturday and Sunday with one eye on whatever game is on the TV. And, you know what? Having gained some insight into the EPL, the teams and the history, I've been especially pleased with my choice of favorite team. The reasons for that are outlined in this article to some degree. Yeah, I know they haven't won anything, but they're persistent. And they're an underdog to the big four. And yet they're decent. All in all they are a solid team to support and I'm happy with my decision. *That post is buried in the locker room somewhere, but I'm too lazy to look it up. That said, I recall no one was pleased with my choice and someone said Moyes looked like a fish.
posted by 86 at 08:22 AM on January 23
You'd think the fact that they have been on the receiving end of questionable play would make you more likely to condemn it. Instead we get silence (see my question above) and excuse making.
posted by 86 at 11:17 AM on January 09
He did little for the Redskins over the last four years They made the playoffs two of the last three years.
posted by 86 at 06:25 PM on January 08
Rumor has it Bill Cowher will get an offer of total control and $10 million a year (!). There are other rumors that Gregg Williams will get a shot and has the support of the players (defensive and offensive players). These are just rumors at this point, but the former fits Dan Snyder's M.O., that's for sure. I'd love to see Cowher on the sidelines, but I'm reluctant to see the team start again under a new system. I was really appreciating the consistency from one season to the next (finally).
posted by 86 at 02:10 PM on January 08
Nitpick: It wasn't borderline, Weedy. It's dirty as hell, out-of-control, intent-to-injure garbage. Prophite, what did you think of the Hatcher hit? Does it anger you that he went after an unsuspecting player in an out of control, leaping, head-high manner? Or should Lupol have just kept his head up? Note --- So we are clear: The standard excuse for dirty hits these days is that the opposing player should have just "kept his head up", so I'm using it here in the hopes that people will see how ridiculous the argument is. Players are not putting themselves in vulnerable positions by not "keeping their heads on a swivel". Dangerous, out-of-control actions by other players are making them vulnerable to serious injury. Don't blame the victim. And don't excuse the asshat.
posted by 86 at 12:16 PM on January 08
Gibbs has been incredibly successful in most, if not all, of the efforts he's undertaken. And he was a nice, professional, honest person along the way. You can't ask for more. Good luck, Joe.
posted by 86 at 11:27 AM on January 08
Here, Hatcher head-hunts and ends up causing his own teammate a spinal cord contusion. Watch the video and ask yourself why Hatcher felt the need to deliver a leaping check into an opponent's head. It's not needed. He could have put his shoulder into the body, but instead he leaps through his opponent's head. And he's so far out of control he gets his teammate's head too. Amazing. And sad. Also, follow the link to the Flyers site for the latest from Paul Holmgren. Q:Can you give us the latest update on Steve Downie and the incident that took place last night? PH: “I have not seen the incident yet. I’m still on my way back from the airport in New York and I’m not in a situation where I can comment on it one way or the other.” All of us are better informed than the Flyers front office. Philly must be very proud. Silence from GMs is not the answer to this. In fact, it would be nice if just once the response was a forceful condemnation of a teams own players. Only then will these plays begin to cease.
posted by 86 at 08:31 AM on January 07
Seriously, the Blackhawks are must-watch hockey. It's 5-0 tonight and twelve minutes have elapsed. Dustin Byfuglien has a natural hat-trick.
posted by 86 at 08:03 PM on November 30
Are you kidding, fatty? Chicago should be on your "must watch" list anytime they're playing.
posted by 86 at 04:24 PM on November 29
Two games isn't enough to stop this stuff, but no suspension will. Until a players own teammates shun him and his actions, it will continue. To see what I mean, think about it this way: Sean Avery doesn't care less what Don Cherry or Wade Belak say. And he'll pay lip service to Colin Campbell, but that's just for show. The only thing that will get him to stop acting like a complete fool is when one of his own teammates says that, 'he wants to strangle him'. Then, Avery's ears perk up and he understands he needs to change. The refs can call penalties and the league can suspend, but not until teammates call a player out these checks will continue. Instead of that, they choose to call him a "hard-nosed player" or say he's "finishing his check". And it goes on.
posted by 86 at 07:08 PM on November 27
Sean Taylor was not a saint. I can offer not evidence to really support this, but I’m confident in that statement. Taylor was tough. He seemed to embrace toughness, and he sure as hell played tough. He played tough enough to cause “alligator arms” in some of the league’s best receivers and he played “over-the-line tough” enough to cause the league to discipline him multiple times. Sean Taylor was not a saint. He even once was investigated for taking a gun to a fight. It got him in trouble. Sean Taylor was not a saint, but every single person that knew him says the same thing: ‘Sean had changed recently. Becoming a father changed him. He had become more mature.’ He made mistakes. Those mistakes have been documented, but give the man credit for trying. It’s the very least we can do. He was becoming a better person. Sean Taylor was not a saint, but neither are you. Sean Taylor was not a Saint. He was a Redskin and, almost without argument, considered the best player on the team. He was an All-Pro and a clear standout in a secondary filled with first round picks. Greg Williams, his defensive coordinator, called him the finest athlete he had ever coached. He was a fan-favorite too, especially as he improved his discipline, yet still managed to keep his edge. His maturing play seemed to echo the sentiments about his personal life. Some other people will not miss him, but I will. For the next 10 or 15 years every time a pass is completed over the middle, I’ll wonder a little bit, just a little bit, about what might have been. Sean Taylor was 24 years old and the best player on the team. What would have become of our free safety? Of course, that wonder is only related to Sean as a football player. His teammates, friends, parents, fiancé, and daughter will be left with a deeper grief and are forced to wonder about far more serious things. That is really why we feel sadness and offer our condolences. And we do so even though we did not know him personally. You don't need to have had a personal relationship with him to share in the grief of those he was closest to. In fact, it is quite simply what decent people do at such a time. Sean Taylor might not have been a saint, but he was a maturing young man with tremendous talent, good friends and a growing family, and the brightest years of his life in front of him. His death is tragic. Rest in peace, Sean.
posted by 86 at 12:36 PM on November 27
"As a pitcher you are supposed to never think triple, stop at second they say, but my off-season workout with the Jane Fonda tapes paid dividends." claimed Gross From Doug Glanville's Manager Journal. (Archives)
posted by 86 at 09:34 AM on November 09
Maybe someone should set up a fantasy league for this. Off topic: I'm in a Mitchell Report Pool and the suspense is killing me.
posted by 86 at 09:29 AM on November 09
Bills Fire Head Coach Dick Jauron
Jim Zorn is on the list as well.