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- 11/22/09
Cleveland against Detroit should be an awe-inspiring game, though possibly not for the right reasons.
Mr. Bismarck don't you mean a nap inspiring game! YYM, everybody around here is saying "they may suck , but god let them be better than the Lions". I wonder what the over/under is on turnovers?
posted by jojomfd1 at 02:51 AM on November 20
Very ironic rcade, the groups like Mrs. Spielman's are really fighting the new recommendation. I don't blame them, I saw an interview on our local news with a doctor from the Cleveland Clinic, she said the experts that developed the new guidelines were not even doctors. This is a very real reminder of why those should not be adopted.
RIP Mrs. Spielman.
posted by jojomfd1 at 02:31 AM on November 20
Those photos of Ali are amazing . Thanks for the FPP spira.
posted by jojomfd1 at 01:29 PM on November 16
At least there is one government entity who is staying out of pro sports. Even though this is the one they probably should do something about IMO.
posted by jojomfd1 at 01:22 PM on November 16
While he may be doing it for the reason he says, you can't tell me the money doesn't help this decision.
posted by jojomfd1 at 01:20 PM on November 16
Enke had been getting treatment since 2003. Or are you suggesting that all depression is treatable and curable? If you are, you're one step short of telling us all to just pull our socks up and get on with it, which isn't overly helpful.
Suicide is a potential consequence of untreated depression just as death is a potential consequence of untreated cancer.
Not saying that at all JJ, not everything is curable. Some forms of cancer are not death sentences if treated, all depression does not end in suicide treated or not. Untreated it is more likely to lead to that endind. I know it says he had been treated since 2003, but his wife also says this in the article, "He didn't want to accept help any more." Thats all I'm saying.
posted by jojomfd1 at 03:14 PM on November 12
suicide is a potential consequence of depression just as death is a potential consequence of cancer
This statement is missing one word, untreated.
posted by jojomfd1 at 07:50 AM on November 12
Thank you for pointing that out rcade. I was just reading this and thinking about all of the shoe leather that will be eaten once everyone realizes they didn't read Drood's entire post very well. I sure hope no one chokes on it.
I think it is safe to say that just about all of us have been depressed about something at one point or another. The problem becomes much worse when you can not break the cycle of depression. Then it becomes a chronic problem, where you can't sleep or eat, you don't want to go out anywhere. You start to alienate yourself from family and friends. Once you feel all alone, sometimes it feels like the only thing to do.
Glad you are ok and here with us today Drood.
posted by jojomfd1 at 03:31 AM on November 12
If thats the case that team doc/trainer should be shown the door with a foot attached to his ***. Arms going rigid like that is called posturing, they either push out like this case or curl in to the chest. Posturing means the brain has experienced some trauma. I don't remember which one is the worst though, either way it is not a good thing to have happen. If Best plays again this regular season, I'll be surprised.
posted by jojomfd1 at 04:03 AM on November 09
people just think I'm biased.
Amen tahoe, every Steeler fan should be forced to read, then re-read this. I am so tired of hearing how great Ward is. Plus when loud mouth Joey Porter was there, they thought he was a god. The big problem is 99.9% of them wouldn't even care.
posted by jojomfd1 at 03:54 PM on November 05
This just shows how much of an ass clown Urban Meyer is. He's always whining about something. Attempting to take the sight of another person is inexcusable, and should be punished more severely. I hope the NCAA does something about it. I doubt the SEC is going to punish one of its own, especially while they're first in the polls.
but what i found out was that on the previous play Ealey spit in his face, and all Spikes did was wipe off the spit and was trying to smear it on Ealey's face.
The statement you made is ridiculous! If he was just trying to wipe the spit back in his face and not poke his eye, his hand would not have been angled right up at his eyes. Watch it again, Spikes is in there so far his glove is falling off.
posted by jojomfd1 at 06:21 AM on November 04
I'm a bit surprised the Phillies are going with Blanton instead of Lee (even though I don't know how effective Lee has been on short rest in his career).
Dyams, I don't think I've ever seen Lee pitch on that short of a rest before. PLus his IP* this year is very high. Even despite those two things, I think you have to put him up against CC, especially down 2-1. Charlie Manuel didn't do it though, noiw they are going to have one hell of a go at it having to win 2 at New York.
*I think they said he is at 265 last night.
posted by jojomfd1 at 06:49 AM on November 02
PETA my ass, put any of them in a room with one of those flying rats and they'll be calling for pest control themselves. Prior to blowing my back out, we would get these calls at the FD. We would corner the bat on the wall. One of us would stand under it with a pillow case, while the other sprayed it with a co2 extinguisher. They fall right in the pillow case, you take it outside and let it go. Those nasty things still make me itch when I think about it.
It was still a nice swing by ginobili.
posted by jojomfd1 at 06:41 AM on November 02
This looks like an Indians fan's dream, with out the against each other. Here's the new news, if Manny Acta wins manager of the year they're going to trade him to the top team for four minor league prospects also.
posted by jojomfd1 at 12:18 PM on October 27
Looks like old LJ could use a Prozac lick next to his locker and computer. This guy is an ass.
posted by jojomfd1 at 11:41 AM on October 27
I wonder if they'll hit Hanson with a filing a false police report charge? Looks as if they should, sounds like they put some time into investigating the situation. If he lied, and caused the use of all those resources that could have been investigating real crimes to be tied up on his lie, then charge him.
posted by jojomfd1 at 07:38 AM on October 23
It does look like just a matter of time until the Angels are eliminated. If that does happen (and I am still rooting for them) I will be forced to root for the Phillies. Just to show the Inaians front office one thing......it was them!
posted by jojomfd1 at 07:32 AM on October 23
I would have to agree with etaloh, he is way beyond playing devils advocate. Cabuki, I don't mind the National Anthem being sung at games, doesn't it happen in most places? I do agree with you on the "God Blesss America" though, It's a game, not a rally. As always yerfatma rules!
posted by jojomfd1 at 08:20 AM on October 17
All right, which Bills fan on here did it? A move not even a Lions fan has resorted to, surprisingly!
I want to do one for the browns, but they want triple to put that helmet on anything.
posted by jojomfd1 at 03:19 PM on October 15
Lets see how long it takes the NFL to start paying on some pensions that include this as a diagnosis. Nice job on the new description also, thanks to who ever did it.
posted by jojomfd1 at 02:38 AM on September 30
Kordell with the UFL.
posted by jojomfd1 at 09:22 AM on September 24
It is 1681.66 miles and 25hrs 38 mins away from Mark Shapiro!
There are a lot of us praying his brother in law doesn't do things the same way!
posted by jojomfd1 at 05:21 AM on August 11
Just out of curiosity, how did Reggie "The Herasser" Miller even get this woman's cell number to text her?
posted by jojomfd1 at 12:39 AM on August 11
Smokingly funny link title rcade! Never tried subway for the munchies, maybe it could be the cure.
posted by jojomfd1 at 11:19 AM on July 07
Impressive deal for KC. Cassell may not have been the greatest, but he did enough for NE. Which is Ten times better than what KC had in '08! Not to mention he throw for 3700 yards.
Even with that, the deal maker here has still got to be Vrabel, period, trade accepted! What Vrabel can teach a team has got to amazing! I had to do a double take after reading the quotes made by Vrabel. While he doesn't sound happy to be gone from NE, he still never trash talked anyone or either team. Then promises to give his all on the field and in the locker room too. Not something we have the pleasure to see now days. Hats off to MV.
posted by jojomfd1 at 07:23 AM on March 08
Lets all just pray there is Never another Don "The Killer" King involved in boxing ever again, or any other sport for that matter!
I find it very difficult to agree with what the writer, John Rawling, says about De La Hoya in this article. Especially the "throught his career he has never lived up to the hype" statement. De La Hoya has beat 17 World Champions in 6 different weight classes. His professional record is 39-6, with 30 KO's. Of those 6 losses only 2 of them did not go 12 rounds. One went 8 the other went 9. His amateur record is 223-6 with 163 KO's
While doing the above he has also become the wealthiest boxer of all time, earning a whoping $664.3 million in PPV revenue alone. His promoting business doesn't look like it is going bad either.
People just don't do these things with out "ever living up to the hype," at least once. Sounds to me like Oscar must have cost him some money or something!
posted by jojomfd1 at 12:14 PM on December 12
Thats true steelergirl, about the real tiger. Here is a pic of one of the Obie's of the past. They get a new one every year, then hold fund raisers to feed the thing. They also have a high school kid in a costume that dances around too. I just thought this would be an interesting post, for a look into a high school team trying to earn the "Titletown" honor for its city. I actually live in Massillon, and it is amazing what this city does for its high school football program. This is actually being constructed at this time! It is right on the High school campus and has a full 100 yard indoor practice field, it will also be used for some classes too. By the way, for those that have not seen Go Tigers, it is really a pretty good documentary about HS football. You may want to check it out.
posted by jojomfd1 at 01:13 PM on July 21
Goodell's e-mail listed three reasons for the early termination: high labor costs, problems with the rookie pool and the league's inability, through the interpretation of the courts, to recoup bonuses of players who subsequently breach their contract or refuse to perform. I can agree with only one of the three things on the owners' list, the last one. Then again, that is partially their own fault for not putting a clause into player contracts to cover that problem. Also, the owners have no room to bitch and moan regarding "high labor costs" and what percent of league revenue the players get. These are the same owners that created the multi-million dollar bidding wars for the players, correct? I understand how profitable the NFL is, but if there is a lockout in 2011, or any season for that matter, I honestly hope the owners never turn a profit again. I would never watch the NFL again.
posted by jojomfd1 at 01:56 AM on May 21
Baseball= Newfound fears of fans and participants getting skewered by broken maple bats Don't forget these two geniuses!
posted by jojomfd1 at 01:03 AM on May 21
An owner said if the horse doesn't "produce", eventually he will give it away or kill it. He said it bothered him a lot, but it had to be done due to no money to pay for them...and he was not going to keep losing. However, the article also says the vets have an informal system of contacting farmers and breeders when healthy horses are brought in to die, but some are not suitable for adoption due to injuries and bad tempers. One big problem is the vets only charge $20.00 for the chemicals to put the horses down! That 20 bucks the vets charge the owners for the chemicals for the injection sure make this choice easier on the owners I'll bet. This reminds me of Chris Rock talking about gun control, when he said that the bullets need to cost $5000.00. If the lethal injection chemicals cost a lot more I bet there would be less of a problem there.
posted by jojomfd1 at 01:10 AM on May 17
Are these horses so high maintenance that the owners couldn't just "leave the gate open"? Once tame, could the horse adapt to the wild again? If so, why not take them to a wildlife preserve? Maybe the county/state could offer up some park acreage. There's plenty of solutions, the problem is that they are not all profitable. Greedy bastards. The following is from the article in the FPP: Unlike on the U.S. mainland, where many former racehorses are retrained for riding or sent to special refuges..... Although I've never seen or heard of it either Bo, it appears that there are some type of preserves for the horses here in the US. I would imagine PR could also do the same if they wanted to.
posted by jojomfd1 at 12:46 AM on May 17
rcade and gary, I agree it was a funny and unusual episode, that got it's due air time. The FPP even started out with a humorous tone, that was derailed about two posts into it. In fact, the quotes you cite rcade are exactly what I'm speaking about when I say how LeBron is in front of the mic's. Imagine the fallout had it have been this guy's mom that did that!
posted by jojomfd1 at 02:33 AM on May 16
Trying to explain every little detail can sometimes interfere with the point. Or perhaps trying to make the event look like less then what it was to to make a point that was never there in the first place is what did it. The media jumped on a funny story about LeBron yelling at his mom, and even that has died off. Probably could have been a bigger deal, but LeBron handles himself pretty well in front of the microphones. You wanted to make it a bigger deal and about what his mom needed to do. Even taking it personally with the "my celtics" comment, but it's ok Mr. Grousbeck she didn't interfere with the game. By the way you would have helped make your point, had you not agreed with me that you hadn't heard of her doing these things since he turned pro either. Basically all she's done is get the DUI and the other charges that night, NOT AT A BB GAME, and this. She used to be a freak at his games. As I said before, it was really a non-issue. When she starts to pull some shit like she did back in his HS days, from the NEXT article linked above, then we'll discuss it further.
posted by jojomfd1 at 08:00 AM on May 14
This article has a video of the whole thing, which is really being blown out of proportion. Paul Pierce held LeBron so that he would not get the 2 points while LeBron was making his move and they moved towards the front row where some fans were. I'm not sure what you saw, but watch the clip above, before LeBron's mom even says a thing the two players are already several rows deep and past her. She was in the first row and had to turn around to say anything.
posted by jojomfd1 at 05:23 PM on May 13
BI, people have been saying that about Gloria James since LeBron was playing at St. Vincent & St. Mary's in Akron. Since this is the first time we have heard of her during his time as a pro and LeBron handled the situation well on the court, and in the news conference after the game. I'm pretty sure it was a one time thing, and a non-issue.
posted by jojomfd1 at 08:18 AM on May 13
NoMich, never saw it but have read it was one hell of a melt down. That still doesn't take away from his strenght though. Given that he has had all of the troubles he has had and Tommy John surgery, it makes it even more impressive I think.
posted by jojomfd1 at 10:06 AM on May 08
Those are the two best throws from the outfield I have ever seen! What an arm, what did they think running on an ex-pitcher with the pitch speed of Ankiel would get them?
posted by jojomfd1 at 03:33 AM on May 08
I bet Roger is losing a lot of sleep over this too.
posted by jojomfd1 at 12:40 AM on May 08
Wow, she had to have that car moving pretty quick to put a hole in the windshield that big from hitting him. The pic is on the link from Howard T's above post. It also sounds like the poor guy did not die right away too boot. This lady is in a world of sh!&, and deservedly so. However, it kind of makes you wonder, how little was there in her life that she could go and do something like this and give the rest up so easily? The one article said she had a teenage daughter I believe. It's really sad on both ends of this story.
posted by jojomfd1 at 12:11 AM on May 07
Holy smokes did the earth just stop spinning? Julio Franco has Finally retired from somewhere?! This wasn't even an onion article to boot. I am in awe, this man has played baseball "forever" and should be commended for it. That six degrees of Julio Franco above is impressive Grum, thanks. Just one observation/question though. In the article, they refer to the commissioner of the mexican league as "feline", does this mean we can call Big Bud a pu... too? Oh, I guess that already was the translation. My bad, sorry about that. Congrats Mr. Franco, have a great retirement!
posted by jojomfd1 at 02:22 AM on May 05
The only reason we watch NASCAR is because it's a dangerous sport. What's the "We" stuff, you got a mouse in your pocket? How much NASCAR have you watched recently? I am just a casual viewer, like rcade above, however I don't see how you can say that there are no personalities in the sport anymore. You may not like the ones that are there, but that doesn't make them absent. NASCAR and boxing are so dissimilar that there is no comparison. Two people in a square punching each other can't be compared to 43 cars driving on asphalt. As for the more dominated than dead, I can see that reasoning in the boxing part of your comparison. When a NASCAR driver dies on the track, usually it is not attributed to someone else "dominating" them. NASCAR is a dangerous sport, but most sports have some level of danger involved in them. By your "danger level = more fans" logic, there should be a World Base Jumping League(WBJL). Would the fans be lined up to see a chute fail? Millions watch for more than just with the dangerous part of any sport. Not just NASCAR.
posted by jojomfd1 at 02:03 PM on April 06
It was snowing here this afternoon, and I wondered how an opener in our brand new outdoors downtown stadium would have felt like. I can answer that one for ya qbert. Cold as hell, but one of the most fun games I've ever been to! It was almost zero at game time with the wind chill, and in the neg's by the time it was over close to 9:00pm. That storm dumped almost 11 inches of snow on the field for that series. -see Cleveland Indians home opener 2007.
posted by jojomfd1 at 05:32 AM on April 06
But the only reason it's a spectator sport is that the funny car might blow up some day. I disagree with this, most people who watch these motor sports are true fans of the racing. The speed created by those huge motors in such a short distance, and what an incredible job it does take to manage to pilot those cars down the strip. The same goes for the dragsters. No. Nobody goes to the horse races just to see an entry break down. But what are the days at the track when people tell their stories? Most of the big stories from the horse tracks are from the big pay days! Granted that anyone attending these events knows that there is the possibility of a fatal accident. (horrific or not) I would doubt that there are actually that great of a number of "fans" paying to attend any of these NASCAR or NHRA events on the chance to see a horrific crash. A person like that would hardly be considered a "fan of the sport." They would more aptly be called a fan of consequences.
posted by jojomfd1 at 04:57 AM on April 06
Is a broken arm at 6 any more or less of an issue than a broken arm at 18? A fractured extremity during a childs growing years could have long lasting effects, especially if it's broken at or to near the growth plates. They are at both ends of the bone. A fracture at or too near one of these could cause problems with the proper development of that portion of the limb. Generally by 18 a person has done the majority of the growing they will do. This would make it less dangerous for the 18 year old than the 6 year old.
posted by jojomfd1 at 07:26 AM on March 30
Curly, I am not so sure that anyone here is saying that boxing is appropriate for children at all. Wrestling is a completely different thing, they don't teach the kids in wrestling to strike their opponents in the head, or anywhere else for that matter. As far as the football goes, I believe that most places have only flag football or some type of no contact football for the kids at the young ages of around 6-8. At least thats the way it is here, they don't even start putting them in pads until they are in the 9-10 age range. Even then they don't hit each other that hard.
posted by jojomfd1 at 12:56 PM on March 29
Age 6 seems awfully young for anything full contact - whether it be football, karate, or MMA. I'll second that. Here in Massillon, Ohio and the surrounding areas age 6 will only qualify a child for a flag football team. I am not sure about the martial arts. I am sure that there are classes for them. Just never saw a tournament for that age group yet. I do know they have started a wrestling program at some of the local school districts for the younger kids though.
posted by jojomfd1 at 01:30 PM on March 28
Brett Favre helped to give us all 17 great years of football to watch. Favre should go down as ONE OF the best QB's in the game, and also the most durable QB ever. As far as this statement from above: How many times did they hurt their team by playing instead of having the healthier player play in their place? I'd still take a hurt, hung over, puking Brett Favre then a healthy Aaron Rodgers, or ALMOST any back up, any day! So did the Packers, and it got them to the playoff's in 11 out of the 16 seasons he was with them. Thanks Brett, you sure as hell were fun to watch on Sunday or Monday, oh and the occasional Thursday or Saturday too.
posted by jojomfd1 at 09:57 PM on March 05
I'd rather listen to him than Michael Irvin, that's for damn sure. I heard that on the new TV's there will be a MIAP button on them so when he talks it will interpret what he is saying to everybody. The TV companies say it will work just like the SAP button does for Spanish speaking people.
posted by jojomfd1 at 03:09 PM on February 22
I gotta start hanging out at your place. Dinner sounds fabulous I'll second that!
posted by jojomfd1 at 08:19 AM on February 21
If you were a head coach, and you were squeaky clean in this regard, and you had played Bill Belichick's Patriots at some point in the past, why wouldn't you bellowing, "CHEATER!!!" and spraying spit like some of the people in this thread? First off I wonder how many posters from these threads on this subject are "squeaky clean" NFL head coaches. Secondly as I pointed out before with the penalty lobbied against Belichick and the Pats, what good is jumping up and down and hollering Cheaters!, Cheaters! going to do for you? Other then make you look like an ass, and paint a target on your asses when you do have to play them. Spray spit all you want, but don't forget, you are one of the biggest complainers on here about having facts to back stuff up with, and having substance/quality to commenting/posting. Don't fall off the fence, you may get hurt when you land.
posted by jojomfd1 at 05:51 PM on February 19
"We know that (stealing signs) became an area of concentration for a lot of teams . . . I think that crossed the line of ethics; to have teams videotaping me on the sideline, then learning our plays." Sam Wyche, 1994. "There are other clubs that do and are really good at it. There are even two or three teams that videotape the other team's signals and study them ... I don't know if it's legal, but I'm pretty sure it's not kosher." Jimmy Johnson, 1997. Thanks for the examples. However these are just allegations, and not proven, with another coach that doesn't know that rule too boot. Plus they were also done under a different commish. As far as what this Matt Walsh has to say, is it really going to make that big of a difference? We are just going to end up with a big he said/he said situation. If Walsh says he taped the SB walkthrough, and Belichick denies ever seeing it prior to, during or after the game. This problem is no more "solved" then it is at this point. Plus, being from philly, senator Sphinctor could probably careless about the SB against the Rams. Where does it all end?
posted by jojomfd1 at 05:35 PM on February 19
If you were a head coach, and you were squeaky clean in this regard, and you had played Bill Belichick's Patriots at some point in the past, why wouldn't you bellowing, "CHEATER!!!" and spraying spit like some of the people in this thread? Lack of need. Especially after $750,000 in fines and the loss of a first round pick. So, no not a bit odd. This is really old news, just with a new twist to it. Kind of like finding out how the robber actually broke into the store, just months later. Thanks for asking though. Plus, I have a hard time throwing aroung the word "Cheater" based on the interpretation of a rule. I am not even a Pats fan, but I saw what they did even after this whole "spygate" thing in week one. Do you think they were still "Cheating" then?
posted by jojomfd1 at 08:45 AM on February 19
Let's face it, everybody steals signals. Competitive sports are all about getting the advantage. Do you think he is the only coach out there that does this, NO! After all of the discussion we have had on this, it still baffles me that anyone can still claim that other teams do it also. Prove it then, show us where they were busted for taping another teams signals during a game or even a walk through. The rule doesn't say that you can't try to "steal" the signals, which is why the teams have more than one set of them. You just can't do so with a recording device.
posted by jojomfd1 at 03:32 AM on February 19
You know, I've had it with you. I lost 500 hundred bucks on a private bet and not at a casino. Well then this is different, and the whole casino thing should have never been brought into this thread. That puts us back to here. There is no "childish" point to make at all. Just tired of the whining about the bet, and you lying to back up your point of view. At least Belichick told the truth when confronted with what he did.
posted by jojomfd1 at 03:21 AM on February 19
This means that you cannot tape the game that you are playing in. I figured this out and it wasn't all that hard. That is why his statement stinks!!! He was caught taping a game from the sidelines (with a video camera). He knew the rule and was caught taping the other teams signals "during the game". That is why they confiscated the tape. I am not so sure that BB Was so far off in his interpretation here. As long as he is telling the truth that he used the tapes in DIFFERENT games, I would think it would be ok. I don't believe the key thing to the rule is the "electronic recording devices," I think it is the whole "aid a team during the playing of a game" portion. You can tape them all you want, just don't use it to aid your team. You think he is the only coach that does this? Just because someone caught them, you all think so? My gosh, what do you think happens in other sports? Hell, what rules are broken WEEKLY in college sports? College football alone does things to get recruits, and keep them ON THE TEAM! Look @ Florida State, I think breathing is a prerequisite to get a sholarship there. Let it die already. Let's talk about (YAWN) Roger Clemens and his fiasco. Boy there's a shocker... Didn't we already cover the "other teams do it too" defense? If they are where is the proof? This thread is about Bill Belichick and the Patriots, not all of the other problems in the sports world.
posted by jojomfd1 at 09:25 AM on February 18
If we're comparing terrible owners I'd like to introduce Three words for you, Art Fuckin' Modell. How many of you have sites like that for an owner.
posted by jojomfd1 at 12:55 AM on February 18
Watch out Sonny, you will offend a lot of people around here like that. Your statement doesn't make much sense really though. When Munson died he was the team captain, and their first one of those since Lou Gehrig! He died too early to only be classified as just a good player, you may want to brush up on what he did while he was here.
posted by jojomfd1 at 11:06 PM on February 17
You would be the only one to walk into a casino and expect a fair game, thats the best one I've heard from you yet. However, I still think this sportsbook at your casino in St. Louis is a farce, and ranks up there with you seeing McGwire's contract! You really need to look here, it may help. Either that or the whole I lost money thing is just an excuse to complain about Belichick, which is fine complain away. Just don't make shit up.
posted by jojomfd1 at 10:57 PM on February 17
Stephanie Spielman Dies of Cancer
I was not saying any change in approach is a bad idea...just this new one the government task force came up with. I have been looking at a lot of articles, and it was misstated on the local news channel I watched. There were no oncologists on the task force. It seems they do have medical professionals, they also had insurance company director.
I wouldn't want to tell someone who'd been hit by lightning there's little risk of being hit by lightning.
I wouldn't want to go to a preventative medicine specialist for treatment of cancer either.