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November 03, 2015
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
Fourteen of Jaromir Jagr's current teammates on the Florida Panthers were born after his NHL debut on October 3rd, 1990. As the season continues, I'm sure more players will be added to that list.
In Gordie Howe's last NHL season, 34 of his teammates were born after his NHL debut in 1946.
posted by grum@work at 10:33 AM on November 03, 2015
Turned on Sportscenter just in time to hear Trevor Matich's concerns the integrity of the college playoff polling process could be upset by "A fourteen year-old who has never seen a football game with a spreadsheet."
Also, either Chris Mortensen has tried to become a real reporter during the NFL trade deadline and hasn't slept in days or he brought a fifth of Wild Irish Rose on set. When Chris McKendry asked him about the possibility of Philly trading for Colin Kaepernick:
Mort: "Philadelphia's backup is Mark Sanchez."
McKendry: "Yes, I know."
posted by yerfatma at 12:23 PM on November 03, 2015
Turned on Sportscenter just in time to hear Trevor Matich's concerns the integrity of the college playoff polling process could be upset by "A fourteen year-old who has never seen a football game with a spreadsheet."
What was the context for this, if there was any?
posted by Etrigan at 12:55 PM on November 03, 2015
Kaepernick has been benched in favor of...Blaine Gabbert.
The Tomsulans continue their overland march toward exile in Modesto.
posted by beaverboard at 01:02 PM on November 03, 2015
There was some weirdness during MNF. Two protesters lowered themselves on ropes from the upper deck, stayed suspended and unfurled a banner.
posted by rcade at 01:50 PM on November 03, 2015
Mel Daniels, Hall of Fame basketball center, dies at 71
posted by BornIcon at 02:34 PM on November 03, 2015
The Washington football team has taken a slightly different tack in defending (?) their team name. Basically, "Yeah, it's offensive. ... So?"
posted by bender at 05:36 PM on November 03, 2015
Basically, "Yeah, it's offensive. ... So?"
Well, at least it's less disingenuous than their previous "honor" bullshit.
posted by tahoemoj at 06:29 PM on November 03, 2015
A list of players born after Kevin Garnett made his NBA debut 20 years ago today.