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- 11/22/09
d'oh! Double-post I am told. How embarrassing!
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posted by terrapin at 10:14 AM on November 20
Forgot to link to the Snopes' page where the myth is confirmed to be true.
posted by terrapin at 07:41 AM on November 20
As someone who lost his mother when she was 42, I wish her family the best. I am sure they are very proud of her.
I have to agree with Demophon on the timing of this sad event. It is ridiculous to tell women they don't need to do regular mammograms until age 50 when it is painfully obvious that the disease can strike at any time. It also opens up the door for insurance companies to turn down paying for the procedure for women who are younger than 50... like Stephanie Spielman.
posted by terrapin at 07:19 AM on November 20
poor things. they're doomed now.
posted by terrapin at 07:26 PM on November 19
Another reason not to watch MLS. Stupid playoff system.
posted by terrapin at 08:19 AM on November 18
I think it is a bogus and unscientific poll. Where is the data for flags and or fines? Whoever tops that list—unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, fines for dangerous hits, etc—is the league's "dirtiest player." I think too many of the respondents had their bell rung by one of the hardest playing wide receivers ever. Sour grapes.
For the record, this Steelers' fan was glad to see Joey Porter leave the organization. He was and forever will be an asshat.
What pisses me off is how Ray Lewis is having his reputation redefined by the networks. Now he is an inspirational player, a teacher. When Steve McNair was murdered ESPN did a whole special interview with Lewis where he went on about how he is a role model for McNair's kid(s?). Ray Lewis is a thug, and always will be. That hit on Chad Johnson was as dirty as they come, but now he is Saint Ray the mentor. Grrrr...
posted by terrapin at 11:01 AM on November 06
It was the sixth inning. From an ESPN article:
The first came in the sixth inning, when Johnny Damon thunked a broken-bat pop-up right back in Lee's direction. The rest of the infield backed off to let Lee catch it. But they burst into uproarious laughter as Lee barely moved, then one-handed it as casually as a guy flipping Frisbees on the beach."When he caught that, I was just, like, wow. I mean, WOW," Howard chuckled. "He was just so, I don't know, nonchalant."
"Hey, I caught it. He was out," Lee deadpanned. "So that's all that really matters."
posted by terrapin at 09:12 AM on October 29
The way Lee nonchalantly handled Damon's popup (6th?) and then fielded a check swing and patted the runner (forget who) on the butt with the gloved ball, you could tell he was super confident.
posted by terrapin at 09:06 AM on October 29
So his dad was a good coach. Doesn't look like he was a good father.
posted by terrapin at 08:25 AM on October 28
Ahhhh, that was a satisfying win. Had to mute the TV announcers who spent 3+ hours stroking Favre's .... ego.
posted by terrapin at 04:24 PM on October 25
What rcade said, only in a less reserved and nice manner. Shoot the messenger much?
posted by terrapin at 11:39 PM on October 16
And the next step is to allow video cameras to call balls and strikes.
Sorry, but I think IR sucks. Let the humans play and officiate and make mistakes. Perfection is boring.
posted by terrapin at 07:37 AM on October 11
Every 30 seconds, they were either praising him or cutting to a shot of him.
Exactly what I expected, and why I was true to my word in the signing thread months ago and did not watch the game.
posted by terrapin at 02:24 PM on October 06
It doesn't matter what the guy said. It's like when Zidane head butted the Italian player in the World Cup. Zidane was an idiot to respond. I don't care what the guy calls your mother or sister.
Unless you are 12, like I was when a player on the other soccer team said he was going to break the other leg of the lady yelling in the stands. He didn't know it was my mother, and that she was dying of cancer. Well, not until I jumped his ass right at that moment and punched him repeatedly while crying my eyes out. I'm pretty sure I got a red card, but it was worth it.
posted by terrapin at 07:53 PM on September 04
I don't care for Telemanjaro (looks heavenward for lightening strikes), but Jerry Jones' response was the right one. The rules are already in place: if you hit it, you re-kick the punt. No advantage/disadvantage to either team.
posted by terrapin at 10:15 AM on August 23
Since I'm going to believe that it's safe to assume that you are in fact human, you'll be watching just like the rest of us
No. I won't. I don't watch reality television for the same reason. I have no interest in Bret Favre the player because I have no interest in Bret Favre the asshat.
And notice I am not someone wishing him injury, harm, loses, or anything else negative. I don't do schadenfreude either. I did mention looking forward to his playing against the Steelers' because I am a Steelers fan* and they have an awesome defense (again).
* also note I didn't rise to your smack talk about the Steelers above either.
posted by terrapin at 08:23 PM on August 20
We'll Never Forget You, Brent! [via bonzai on mefi]
posted by terrapin at 08:14 PM on August 20
What, no semen? ya! jokes yet?
too early?
posted by terrapin at 08:02 PM on August 20
Ross Tucker of SI weighs in, and I agree with much of what he says.
posted by terrapin at 02:43 PM on August 20
Plax is a another sad case. So glad the Steelers cut their ties with him.
posted by terrapin at 02:03 PM on August 20
Yes, humans love to rubber neck at a train wreck. But I refuse to, so I guess I know jack about sports or Farve since I will be seeking out a good game and not a soap opera the days those games are played.
posted by terrapin at 01:57 PM on August 20
BornIcon said: "These things that are being brought up sound like excuses that people are using in order to hate Favre even more so than they already do but that really has nothing to do with 2009."
posted by terrapin at 07:13 AM on August 20
So having a HoF caliber QB at the helm over two young & inexperianced QB's is not understandable?
Again, Sage Rosenfels is not a young quarterback. He is 31 as of this past March.
For the record I was not a Favre hater until he pulled this shit last year. In fact, I quietly pull for the Packers because I liked his gutsy play, and I like the ownership structure in Green Bay. It's easy to paint people who are disagreeing with you as having a hidden agenda rather than on the strength of their rguments, but I think you'll find that isn't the case — and a strawman at best.
posted by terrapin at 10:58 AM on August 19
This morning the ESPN host said "You're watching FarveCenter from Los Angeles" with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek.
posted by terrapin at 09:06 AM on August 19
But Chad Pennington did improve the Dolphins too, so who's to say the Jets would have been fine without trading for Farve? And if pundits are still considering the Jets as contenders this year with a rookie, it seems that perhaps it wasn't all Farve's doing in New Jersey.
posted by terrapin at 09:05 AM on August 19
I like what Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said when asked what he thought of Farve unretirement:
"He should come back and play until he's cut, whatever year that is. That way, the decision that he seems unable to make will finally be made for him."
Ben Roethlisberger's response was: "Shoot, he did it right: He missed all of training camp. I'm going to try that next year or something."
posted by terrapin at 07:17 AM on August 19
dviking: I understand. You're a fan of the Vikings, and you want to finally win something. But comparing what Farve has been doing for the last 5 years or so -- remember for the last few years with the Packers there was ALWAYS speculation of retirement -- to a RB who simply thought he had more in the tank and wanted to continue to play. Farve does have a right to decide when and where he wants to play, but jerking around the GM/coaches/ownership makes it difficult for them to do their job. When Farve quit the Packers 2 years ago, he had said over and over it was final. So the team moved forward with Rogers. Teams need leadership, and the team decided to make Rogers the starter and to let him begin the process of becoming a leader in a post-Brett Farve Packers universe. When Brett suddenly wanted to come back, the ownership decided that Brett COULD come back, but that he would have to compete. Farve didn't feel he needed to compete based on his resume, and so stormed off and looked for a team that would immediately make him the QB. He also has made it clear he doesn't do training camp, and I imagine from his teammate's perspective that this means he is above them. They have to sweat it out and do two-a-days in high heat, while he fishes (for fish and compliments). Training camp help build teamwork as well as helping players shake off the rust. Missing it -- even in contract holdout situations -- makes it difficult for a player to be ready for the season, and makes ones teammates wonder whether the player is a team-first guy. I feel for Sage Rosenfels (9-years in the league, so those speaking about him as if he has time to be groomed should consider he is nearly as old as Farve) who signed his contract in good faith with a promise he could compete for the starting position.
Those of us who are talking of Farve's reputation are speaking of his reputation as a person. His reputation as a player is rarely doubted -- although rightfully should be this year because of his age and shoulder surgery. But in a Green Bay uniform, where most of his career stats and heroics (and Super Bowl ring) occurred, his reputation will be tarnished because he jerked the team, the ownership AND the fans along.
posted by terrapin at 06:56 AM on August 19
Farve's actions are hurting his image, and he seems oblivious to it. That's his prerogative, but I find it sad. I used to admire him as a player; now I just see him as an attention whore. Stay home with your wife who has gone through so much over the last few years, Brett. Don't be a prick.
And I can't WAIT to see him face the Steelers' defense IN Pittsburgh in late October. And I bet the Steelers' defense is excited to face him as well.
posted by terrapin at 10:45 PM on August 18
All it will take is one challenge of the rule when the first paying customer is sent out of the stadium for sending an update to a social network. It will be difficult for the conference to prove that squashing free speech is a valid reason to protect exclusivity rights .... errr.... maybe not ... the is the SOUTH EASTERN conference.
GO COCKS!
posted by terrapin at 10:26 PM on August 18
STARFUCKER!
As I said above my Dish Network guide said Bassmasters was on. My receiver is set to update overnight. I am getting sick of ESPN's schedule changes not making it to my box, but I am less upset about this than when they didn't show a footie match and showed effin' poker instead.
posted by terrapin at 06:17 PM on August 16
or Shamwow
posted by terrapin at 12:08 PM on August 15
Err... CAN'T stand Phil Brown.
posted by terrapin at 09:55 AM on August 15
Damn, I was watching FSC preview program—my Dish Network guide STILL shows Bassmasters as being on, so I missed the chance to see this match. This is getting old.
Can stand Phil Brown, but was still hoping that early goal would hold up.
COME ON YOU GOONERS!
posted by terrapin at 09:43 AM on August 15
Hmmm, Eddie Johnson isn't listed. Is he out on loan? I didn't think to check and see if loaned players were being listed.
posted by terrapin at 11:05 AM on August 14
A quick Command+F on "(US)" in the article found:
Aston Villa (Guzan, Lichaj, Friedel)
Everton (Howard)
Fulham (Dempsey, Hangeland)
Hull City (Altidore, Myhill)
West Ham (Spector)
Wolverhampton (Hahnemann)
posted by terrapin at 10:59 AM on August 14
... by one estimate 10,000. Voluntarily.
"I appreciate that a good number of fans have bought their kits for 2009/10 already with names and numbers printed up so I'd like to personally cover the cost of replacing anyone's shirt that has my previous number. It means a lot to see supporters wearing your name and number, and I want to ensure people aren't inconvenienced by the change."
posted by terrapin at 07:08 PM on August 13
Related Post-Gazette article about Roethlisberger's attorneys attack.
posted by terrapin at 08:10 AM on August 12
Although, I can understand why rcade liked it. Watching the watchers and all that.
posted by terrapin at 09:15 AM on July 27
I would hate to play below that behemoth!
posted by terrapin at 08:50 AM on July 27
More than once I got sucked into watching the screen and forgetting there was an actual event underneath it.
I hate it already. Bigger != better (in this case, at least) ... even in Texas.
Reminds me of people who tape concerts and spend the entire event listening through their headphones and playing with the dials on their DATs.
posted by terrapin at 08:03 AM on July 27
I wish Ben would stick to riding motorcycles.
Now THAT's a funny joke.
I agree with Hugh_Janus whose username is ironic. He is very wise and considerate. Until the facts come out I will reserve judgement on either party.
posted by terrapin at 09:10 PM on July 22
Maybe that's a different link, but I couldn't watch the videos I found on YT. They were all people pointing their cameras at their tellys. The official White House blog had some good footage though. Thanks.
posted by terrapin at 10:47 AM on July 15
Anyone watch? I just wanted to see Obama's delivery, but I missed it.
posted by terrapin at 10:26 AM on July 15
What JJ said. Donovan seems content to be a little fish in a little pond. He thinks he is a big fish, but his time in Germany (and complaints about wanting to go home) prove he really isn't. So when a real big fish with years of experience (and silverware) came to his pond Mr Donavan got jealous.
posted by terrapin at 09:20 AM on July 01
I have Dish Network. And I set it before I went to work, so I could watch when I got home. I didn't have a way to look on ESPN. Heck, even if I had a DVR that supported the ability to update my recorder via the web, I still would have been working and unable to do so.
The recording still said "soccer" -- like Mr B points out -- even after recording.
posted by terrapin at 08:36 AM on July 01
ESPN were announcing the channel change from at least Thursday and probably Wednesday, not sure how much more notice they could have given.
As of 11AM that morning it was still showing up on my DVR schedule as on ESPN2 at 2pm. That is all I had to go on before I left for work. I don't watch television most of the time and I auto tune out commercials so I had no other way. My DVR updates its schedule manually via telephone overnight, so ESPN didn't send that information to Dish Network. So I still say fuck them.
posted by terrapin at 10:32 AM on June 30
And a big FUCK YOU to ESPN who broadcast fucking poker when they advertised the final. I tried to record it. Instead, 3 fucking hours of rednecks in NASCAR outfits playing fucking cards. Fucking fuckity fuck fuck fuck. So pissed. I wanted to come home from my shift at work and relax while watching this match. But noooooo. Bloody hell. How do they spend all week actually paying attention after the US upsets Spain and then fucking blow it? I'll assume they moved it to ESPN -- and not ESPN2--but did so too late for my DVR or me to know. Damn. So mad.
*storms off in a huff*
Sorry for this, but I needed to vent somewhere.
posted by terrapin at 06:03 PM on June 28
The numbers are in Hossa's favour. It has been 38 years since an away team has won a game 7.
GO PENGUINS! ;)
posted by terrapin at 07:01 AM on June 11
rcade: I thought about that, but Cleveland has a hard time holding on to one team, let alone two!
posted by terrapin at 07:21 AM on June 02
I didn't know the Rams were even considering leaving. Cool. Maybe they'll go home to LA and be the Lambs again.
Sorry, BoKnows, I don't dig teams that move, but the didn't belong to St. Louis in the first place.
posted by terrapin at 10:48 PM on June 01
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posted by terrapin at 03:47 PM on May 18
I have to agree with the first couple of posters. RC's 5 minutes on SportsFilter should be up. Discussing him and this topic should be retired. I'm tempted to post it to the Sore Subjects section of the wiki, but I'm a bit drunk right now.
posted by terrapin at 10:54 PM on May 13
I'm just thinking how complete opposite this is to the story last year of the girl who hit the walk off game winner and twisted her ankle rounding first base.
Glad I read this whole thread, because that was the first thing I thought, scottypup. But it was much more than a twisted ankle.
Oh, and this is eponysterical, BoKnows! ...
The only person capable of enforcing the rules would be the umpires, so yes, it does matter who knows the rules.posted by BoKnows at 03:20 PM on May 06
posted by terrapin at 10:49 PM on May 13
Link to Dons Trust on AFC Wimbledon site turns up a blank page.
posted by terrapin at 08:37 AM on April 30
my homer comment was tongue-in-cheek. I think being a former coach he brought a more interesting perspective than many ex-players. I didn't care for his loud style, which I find annoying. Over the last few years he has made mistakes --saying a defense was in nickle, when it was dime; identifying wrong players, etc--which is what I meant by off his game. I wish he had stayed in coaching longer and less time in the booth, but no one can deny he knows the game inside and out.
posted by terrapin at 05:16 PM on April 16
I think Madden has been off his game for a while, and hope he enjoys his retirement.
Oh, and as a Steelers' fan, I'll be glad to hear him STFU about the Immaculate Reception. IT WAS A CATCH AND TD, John, GTF over it.
posted by terrapin at 02:38 PM on April 16
Did anyone see IT list off all the places he coached? Didn't it come across as listing all of his failures ?
posted by terrapin at 08:47 AM on April 16
RIP UGA VII
Thanks for that catch, jmd82. I had "finishing" in the place of "completed" but missed it in my final edit. Mea culpa.