- 07:44 AM
- 11/22/09
Ah well, after reading all these wounderfull points of view I will side with fraze on this one, simply because she is a minor under the law of the good 'ol USofA. If ya cant buy a beer then TheOnion (or anyone else for that matter) should show a wee~bit more restraint.
posted by Folkways at 08:01 PM on June 21
ABK by the way was said to mean Any Body Kan.
posted by Folkways at 07:24 PM on May 30
My how times have changed. I have some old Highschool photos from around 1980-82 in which a group of seriority (ABK) girls are wearing "we suck at school" t-shirts as well as there being a bunch of "schools out" t-shirts on which said school is blown to bits, A-LA Alice Cooper.
posted by Folkways at 07:23 PM on May 30
Why is bringing up a rule of the game considered "bad sportsmanship" but gathering on the third base base line to high-five a runner is fine even though it breaks said rule?
posted by Folkways at 09:47 AM on May 07
I wish there was a team in the DC area. You can bet that if Nancy Pelosi has anything to do with a team, its left side will be dominant.
I think there should be 2 DC area teams, the
Conservative, Christian, Right-Wing Republican, Straight, White, American Males*
and the
Tree Huggin, Peace Lovin, Pot Smokin, Porn Watchin, Lazy Ass Hippies, (like me).*
*special thanks to Tom Snyder
posted by Folkways at 11:04 AM on March 13
Thanks JJ for the best laugh i've hade in ages
posted by Folkways at 10:41 AM on March 13
...Terrell Owens is in fact going into the Hall of Fame. That is unless, all of a sudden he decides to go on some sort of crime spree wacking off people left & right...
So, just how many "Tickled Pink" quarterbacks does TO have in the trunk of his car?
posted by Folkways at 11:07 AM on March 11
40 miles out in a 21 foot boat? Makes me wonder how much boating knowledge they actually had.
Still a very sad situation to be in.
posted by Folkways at 09:43 PM on March 02
While truly a heart warming story, the fact the coach felt the need to ask the shooter if "he knew he was going miss?" before sending him to the line bothers me. Yes it was the right thing to do. Still it would have been nice if the kid had been aloud to go to the line and intentionally miss without the coach mentioning it at all.
posted by Folkways at 04:33 PM on February 20
When all is said and done, when you have 11 penalties for 106 yards and two turnovers, one that results in a TD you have put yourself in a tough situation to overcome.
posted by Folkways at 01:31 PM on February 02
Ω*Now that he has admitted that it was him, I'd like to have a heart to heart if he plans to continue smoking, I am the perfect example of the stuff killing a sports career.
(not that he smokes all the time or anything like that)
posted by Folkways at 06:46 PM on February 01
I'd love to go hit for hit with Phelps. After 15 yrs as a lifeguard, it has been several years since I have been in the water but I have kept my "lung capacity" expanded for even longer than he has been a swimmer.
I really don't see a story here. Like Mr.Mich stated above, I see no shame in This.
posted by Folkways at 12:21 PM on February 01
I don't understand why the Ref'(s) kept running around the field while being chased, why not just huddle up next to or near the cops that were on the sideline?
posted by Folkways at 12:30 PM on January 31
There is an eye exam that enables opthimologists (sp) who have it to see in the back of the eye which will show brain damage. I do not understand how it works but there are those that are working to make it portable enough for military use, perhaps the NFL should look into it as well.
I'm not so sure in these economic times if high schools and colleges could buy such equipment but I think it would be well worth it. Having worked high school and college football games as an EMT, it can be tough to diagnose "Rung Bells" on the field. I'd have loved to have been trained to use such a tool when asked to decide if a player should be aloud to continue playing.
posted by Folkways at 02:56 PM on January 29
These 2 fine young men were treated to one of USC's home football games. After the game in an interview one of them said he was glad they had won a baseball contest because there was no way they could survive those hits. True story from the local paper.
posted by Folkways at 11:13 AM on November 26
All I can say is BOOOOOOO.....
Sorry philly phans but I was pulling for the Rays all the way. So no congrats, way to go, I'm Happy BS from me.
Cole Hamels and Chase Utley are racist,cheating, slobs that just got lucky.
OK, I'm only kidding y'all but for real I was cheering for the Rays
posted by folkways at 10:03 PM on October 30
The first link reminded me of the sour grapes we get here in the States at times in articles about *soccer*. And I loved the quote about the $15M steriod using druged up running backs. As well as the one mentioned by 86.
The second link has a nice bit of information about the game itself and is actually well written(unlike as Mr. B pointed out the poor skills of the writer of the rant).
The ThisIsLondon.co.uk link has apparently moved on to other topics, its ashame too because the quotes from Goodell were interesting.
posted by Folkways at 10:43 AM on October 24
...when you have someone basically insunating that a teams season is all but over with only 6 games played (I think the sky is falling on the cowpokes), IMHO, that's pretty ludicrous.
Where did I go wrong here? If you feel I have insulted your intellect in some way BornIcon I truly apologize for the misunderstanding. The chicken little comment was in reply to, "...If they loose, then the sky is falling." comment posted by Mickster.
Maybe it was my use of the term "cowpokes" if so, the Dallas Morning News newspaper is where I first came across the word on it's sports pages in the early '90's.
Apparently, Folkways feels some way about the 'Boys and entire organization since he admitted that not only is he not a fan of the Dallas Cowboys but also does not like Jerry Jones '....
Well no I don't have anything against the "entire organization", in fact I have the utmost respect for the team's past success as well as most of the guys that have and are playing for the Cowboy's. I wish them no i'll will, they just arn't my team is all. My dislike is of Jerry Jones has nothing to do with football or the team. It stems from past business dealings in Arkansas that have nothing to do with this conversation.
posted by Folkways at 04:57 PM on October 16
A little overly dramamtic there, don'tcha think Folkways?
I don't know about being "overly dramatic" but if I come across that way I can live with it.
You're very first sentence made everything else that you said pretty much obsolete since it showed what side of the fence that you stand.
If this is fact then wouldn't it also apply to your comments since you are a cowboys fan? Seeing what side of the fence you stand an all. Not at all meant to be a snide comment, I just don't see how being a fan/not a fan affects (effects? I never can remember which is what) the facts.
posted by Folkways at 11:49 AM on October 16
I'm not a fan of the 'Boys, even though I lived in the Metroplex a few years I could not bring myself to like that Landry guy.
I think the sky is falling on the cowpokes. If they do not at least reach the super bowl, this season will be a considered a failure considering all JJ has done to build his little empire in Dallas. (OK so I do not really like him either).
posted by Folkways at 06:59 PM on October 15
Um, didn't Tommy step down as head coach?? My understanding is he was not fired, but came to an agreement with Clemson's AD that his leaving at this time would be best for the team.
Tailgating Drood, Tailgating!! As a native of Alabama I have followed the Tide for oh about 45 years now. Even if I don't have tickets just being in the parking lot of whatever stadium the team is playing in is one hell of a party.
posted by Folkways at 06:35 PM on October 15
At least we know he's clean and not using any performance enhancing drugs, right?
Right?
Boy, this sure sounds snotty. Am I missing something? Do you have some evidence or allegations to give us? Anything other than just sneering?
Looks like someones sacasim detector is on the fritz.
posted by Folkways at 04:52 PM on August 11
If it can ease my TMJ and keep my jaw from locking out of socket i'd love to have one. 'course the price will have to drop to around 17.00.
posted by Folkways at 08:31 AM on July 31
pansy asses. As well as the entire US for boycotting the Olympics back in the 80's. Where the Olympics are concerned, yea that was a pansy ass move on the Regan Administration. The use of the American Olympians to try to resolve a political problem is about as low as you can get. Do you really believe that it had any affect? I feel the same way about those who resort to racial slurs, a very pansy assed move. It still amazes me that people don't hear/see how absolutly foolish they soundlook while doing it. I would not choose to return to an event at which I was cursed, booed, called racial slurs and can not expect anyone else too.
posted by Folkways at 06:02 PM on July 19
I think you mean Paralympics. At least I hope that's what you mean. Thanks goddam for keeping me off my soap box. It's unfortunate for Pretorius, but really, this is the right outcome. So if Pretorius had a qualifing time, that would be the wrong outcome? I'll just slink back into my cave happily knowing, it's you and me and we just disagree.
posted by Folkways at 05:33 PM on July 19
As a Farve Fan I hope he does play one more year. Don't care what team. I spent a lot of time in Hattisburg MS. doing some computer wiring in dorm rooms at Southern Miss. and got to know Brett pretty well. Supper nice guy. Maybe he will play down here in Georgia since he was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons to start with.
posted by Folkways at 04:41 PM on July 12
Men's athletics bring in the most revenue and have the most expenses. That in itself is a balancing act. Im no accountant but it seems to me the books would show both credits and debits. I have not looked it up but I don't think football is all that profitable once the expences are paid.
posted by Folkways at 04:54 PM on July 01
Switch Pitcher vs. Switch Hitter, 6/19/08: Thought I was gonna get to see some grainy ol black and white 100 year old footage.
posted by Folkways at 04:22 PM on June 20
As part of our service we will be offering palm-shaving. Palm stubble?? Man thats gonna hurt.
posted by Folkways at 05:01 PM on May 30
Sir Charles is one pro that knows how to invest his money and make more off of it. I did an electrical overhaul on his moms house in Leeds Alabama while I was working as a journyman electrican for a company just across I-20 from Leeds. Was honered with his presance on several ocasions and was feed well at lunch when he was around. But if he still wants to be Govenor of AL. he better clean up his act a bit.
posted by Folkways at 05:00 PM on May 15
While in an Alabama HS (class A very small school) we went to the state 1a-4a championships 2 years in a row. I participated in the 100 200 400-relay 800-relay Triple Jump and Shotput Earning myself 2 silvers in the process (ah the good 'ol days) That said and the understanding that I have no idea about HS rules concerning T&F thats 6 events in one day. The same six events I entered in every meet both seasons. Maybe the rules are different depending on the schools clasification. So I say congrats to Ms Bonnie Richardson on an amazing feat.
posted by Folkways at 05:05 PM on May 12
Maybe I've watched too many cartoons over the last half century, but I truely expected to see Eight Bells fall to her knees at the finishline and summersalt head over tail a few times.
posted by Folkways at 04:32 PM on May 04
Drag racing is dull. I prefer my racing to last longer than an orgasm. Now Drood, I thought you better than that. See ya in the next F1, Indy car, Moto thread that comes along.
posted by Folkways at 04:47 PM on April 28
After reading this thread, Laz'arus would have cursed Jesus.
posted by Folkways at 04:34 PM on April 23
We should ban kids! Didn't the Quakers try that?
posted by Folkways at 07:48 AM on April 23
Here are clips of the video. Bare Ass Caining, Ouch I say Sir, Ouch I Say now, ouch ouch ouch I Say!
posted by Folkways at 10:51 AM on April 11
What a cool life long experience for the VT baseball team. Great stuff to tell the grand kids. I just hope they all had cameras. Here in the deep south the college game is far superb to the pro game. What, with the Braves back on track (loosing like they were when I was growin' up) and those 11 Florida MLB teams that suckuth as well. The SEC my not be a baseball powerhouse conference they are usually well represented at the CWS.
posted by Folkways at 09:03 AM on March 19
Q School No not kidding, just dont follow golf. And thank you crash Sir.
posted by Folkways at 03:26 PM on March 15
What the fuck is Q School??
posted by Folkways at 08:07 AM on March 15
Sorry Howard T but from that list I believe it is based on how many people your fans accost or how well you can disrupt the game/match at hand.
posted by Folkways at 04:49 PM on March 12
Yankee Shelley Duncan slides into second with his spikes high!! Yeah thats the ticket, see there, all yankees are evil and yea yea thats it yea see there, I mean come-on what else do ya need to prove the yankees are ..... oh never mind.
posted by Folkways at 04:37 PM on March 12
What Mcsmokey said. This was an interesting read to say the least. "nuttin like watching (what I thought to be adults) act like the kid that got picked last for a round of red-rover cause he/she/it is too skinny/slow/tiny/ugly and therefor hates the fucking world. Good on the Pat's getting Moss for a few more years. Like him or not he is a gifted receiver and a plus on their offence. Also another reason to cheer for the other guys when playing the Pat's. Just makes for that many more underdogs in next season, and I love the underdogs. (Never Fear, Underdog is Here!)
posted by Folkways at 05:46 PM on March 04
I loved to watch Brett play when he was at Southern Miss. and wish I could have seen him live while in the NFL. Truly a remarkable QB and tougher then nails, taking hits other Qbs would not recover from before the next play. How he was able to play in Green Bay in the cold and snow as a southern boy is beyond me. I thought he would play a year or two there and then take the first job south of the MD line just to get warm. Shows how much I know. Thanks for the fun memories Brett and thank god you decided to hang up the cleats before you melted away and became a back-up for Aaron Rodgers.
posted by Folkways at 11:11 AM on March 04
The cause is poor parenting. Period. Not to delve too deeply into the "whole 'nother discussion", I have to somewhat disagree. While poor parenting is a problem I don't think it has much to do with inappropriate, degrading, threatening and at times criminal behavior at college basketball games. These are college kids we are talking about ferchrissake. The parents/guardians or who ever raised these kids must have done something right or they wouldn't be there. The greatest factor I can see is the mob mentality. I truly don't believe the large majority of college students behave this way in small groups or at other events. It has been the inability of Administrations and the NCAA to recognize the difference between harmless heckling and the kind of criminal activities described in the article that is the big picture here. Period.
posted by Folkways at 02:14 PM on February 29
The cause is poor parenting. Period. Not to delve too deeply into the "whole 'nother discussion", I have to somewhat disagree. While poor parenting is a problem I don't think it has much to do with inappropriate, degrading, threatening and at times criminal behavior at college basketball games. These are college kids we are talking about ferchrissake. The parents/guardians or who ever raised these kids must have done something right or they wouldn't be there. The greatest factor I can see is the mob mentality. I truly don't believe the large majority of college students behave this way in small groups or at other events. It has been the inability of Administrations and the NCAA to recognize the difference between harmless heckling and the kind of criminal activities described in the article that is the big picture here. Period.
posted by Folkways at 02:14 PM on February 29
...says Michigan State coach Tom Izzo. "I hate to say this because freedom of speech is at issue, but this isn't what freedom of speech is intended for." Freedom of speech ends at the use of Obscenities, Fighting words, Defamation (includes libel, slander), Perjury, Blackmail, Incitement to imminent lawless action, True threats, Solicitations to commit crimes. (1 of countless sources) All of which in the article are going on now at college basketball games. This shouldn't even be an issue. The NCAA should step in if schools cant ensure the safety of opposing players and fans. Anyone making threats of bodily harm should be identified and handled by the judicial system. I cant go around threatening to kill the president so why should I be allowed to threaten John Doe because he chose to play for the other guys? ...in the year 2008 many fans are waving anti-gay signs, which often appear on national TV broadcasts. Good to see homophobia is alive and well on college campuses.
posted by Folkways at 11:15 AM on February 28
Folkways - i was wondering what you mean by getting a 2 digit number? Ben, The whole number thing comes from having a jersey with your member number on the back in your profile. Hawk pretty much nailed it, kind of a SportsFilter inside joke and seeing as I am a 4 digit member here I have to endure the "you kids have no idea how it used to be back in the day" speaches from the 'ol farts 'round these parts. Having never been to digg or any of its clones FF is new to me. I have not had much time to spend there as of yet but being a huge footie fan I hope to get over there soon just to check it out.
posted by Folkways at 01:38 PM on February 27
Fun stuff NoMich, I even paid money to see 5 of those at the theater when first released. Amazing only because I haven't been to a movie theater in over 15 years.
posted by Folkways at 01:17 PM on February 27
I went ahead and joined just to get a 2 digit number in case FF explodes like SF has done.
posted by Folkways at 04:16 PM on February 26
Man on Man action (the good kind). Richard Simmons V George Michael? sorry justgary
posted by Folkways at 10:27 AM on February 25
that just looks f-ing lazy for a pro tackle. I would say not only lazy but also very poor technique. My coaches over the years would have pulled anyone going in cleats up on a slide tackle.
posted by Folkways at 07:41 AM on February 24
Plus if it derails... Donner party of 4... Donner party of 4....
posted by Folkways at 05:16 PM on February 23
I'm not a huge hockey fan although I saw a few matches back in the early 80's. Still I'd pay the price of admission along with a couple souvenir cups of beer to catch one of these outdoor ice parties.
posted by Folkways at 02:40 PM on February 23
Having not seen a video of the play this is simple speculation but from the picture it looks like the ball would have been past Taylor's foot prior to raising the studs. Did Taylor think he perhaps had a shot at the ball, maybe. Did he tackle for the sheer intent to injure? Only he can answer that one for sure I guess. Still, you hate too see a player take a shot directly on the shin like that.
posted by Folkways at 02:33 PM on February 23
Without regret? Wasn't he throwing people out of windows after that? If I'm not mistaken that was Greg Maddox.
posted by Folkways at 05:24 PM on February 21
Isn't that what we've been doing on this and every thread like it? Could be but I'll never admit to having any knowledge of it.
posted by Folkways at 11:39 AM on February 21
Shounds like they need to contact TAPS.
posted by Folkways at 08:50 AM on February 20
Judge: NCAA records on Fla. St. cheating public
Ah good 'ol Florida and its public access laws. There seems to be something in the Pensacola paper every day about someone wanting access to something. I don't see the Sunshine law as a good thing all the time and the NCAA taking winning games away is flat out wrong.