Topic: WE LIKE SPORTS (Read 589118 times)

valley_parade · « **Reply #2950 on:** 22 Sep 2013, 20:29 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 21 Sep 2013, 18:49

I've been to 16 NHL games. 15 of them involving the Predators.

Make that 17 and 16, if you include pre-season games.

You mean the Perds, right?

jwhouk · « **Reply #2951 on:** 23 Sep 2013, 05:51 »

No, and I don't collect Gersebermps books, either.

ev4n · « **Reply #2952 on:** 23 Sep 2013, 06:47 »

I've seen quite a few NHL games, including playoff games. That said, I doubt they're getting a dime of my money for years to come.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2953 on:** 23 Sep 2013, 06:50 »

Are you still upset over the new Buffalo Sabres jerseys?

Patrick · « **Reply #2954 on:** 23 Sep 2013, 10:42 »

I can't answer for ev4n, but I can say that Shane has expressed unprecedented levels of butthurt at the new Sharks sweaters. I agree with him on the white ones, but the teal ones look incredible. super clean.

ev4n · « **Reply #2955 on:** 23 Sep 2013, 10:57 »

Not getting the Sabres reference.

I have to say, though, I'm a huge fan of places like Toronto and Montreal, where the jerseys are (almost) eternal and unchanging.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2956 on:** 23 Sep 2013, 12:02 »

It was a joking way to suggest why you'd "given up" on the NHL.

ev4n · « **Reply #2957 on:** 25 Sep 2013, 09:20 »

bleacherreport predicts 92 points for the sharks.

of course, it predicts 105 for the senators, so take that with a grain of salt....

Kugai · « **Reply #2958 on:** 25 Sep 2013, 13:54 »

We lost the Cup. Damn Larry Ellison and his deep pockets.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2959 on:** 25 Sep 2013, 15:13 »

It's called America's Cup for a reason, Kiwi-breath.

Kugai · « **Reply #2960 on:** 25 Sep 2013, 17:42 »

Yeah well, at least this time you weren't cheating to win it.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2961 on:** 25 Sep 2013, 18:38 »

It ain't cheating if you don't get caught, son.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2962 on:** 26 Sep 2013, 08:28 »

Quote from: Patrick on 23 Sep 2013, 10:42

I can't answer for ev4n, but I can say that Shane has expressed unprecedented levels of butthurt at the new Sharks sweaters. I agree with him on the white ones, but the teal ones look incredible. super clean.

A PROPER HOCKEY SWEATER FUCKING HAS STRIPES ON THE BOTTOM OF IT.

Wahhh, stripes are too damn heavy BUT WE'RE GONNA SEW A BUNCHA COMPLETELY NON-LEAGUE-MANDATED UNNECESSARY NUMBERS ON THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY

ev4n · « **Reply #2963 on:** 26 Sep 2013, 09:40 »

Every jersey is better than Philadelphia's MLS jersey.

Kugai · « **Reply #2964 on:** 26 Sep 2013, 18:08 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 25 Sep 2013, 18:38

It ain't cheating if you don't get caught, son.

You've been visiting Dennis Connor again - haven't you?

jwhouk · « **Reply #2965 on:** 26 Sep 2013, 18:25 »

Actually, that's a quote from Dizzy Dean, but the point's the same.

Build a better boat next time.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2966 on:** 26 Sep 2013, 18:28 »

Quote from: ev4n on 26 Sep 2013, 09:40

Every jersey is better than Philadelphia's MLS jersey.

I'm afraid to look.

(Looks)

BIMBO????

ev4n · « **Reply #2967 on:** 27 Sep 2013, 05:14 »

Unfortunately corporate sponsorship.

Patrick · « **Reply #2968 on:** 27 Sep 2013, 12:04 »

iirc, it's a Mexican bread company.

Quote from: valley_parade on 26 Sep 2013, 08:28

Quote from: Patrick on 23 Sep 2013, 10:42
I can't answer for ev4n, but I can say that Shane has expressed unprecedented levels of butthurt at the new Sharks sweaters. I agree with him on the white ones, but the teal ones look incredible. super clean.

A PROPER HOCKEY SWEATER FUCKING HAS STRIPES ON THE BOTTOM OF IT.

Wahhh, stripes are too damn heavy BUT WE'RE GONNA SEW A BUNCHA COMPLETELY NON-LEAGUE-MANDATED UNNECESSARY NUMBERS ON THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY

they weigh a hell of a lot less than your precious little stripes do

jwhouk · « **Reply #2969 on:** 27 Sep 2013, 12:08 »

VP has a point, Patrick. The Sharks had the perfect hockey sweater when they started in 1991 - and they proceeded to #### it up in subsequent alterations.

Patrick · « **Reply #2970 on:** 27 Sep 2013, 21:04 »

I will agree with him, but only for the white sweaters. because they look stupid as hell without the waist stripe. the teal looks better without them.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2971 on:** 28 Sep 2013, 09:12 »

200 more days until the Stanley Cup Playoffs!

And only three more days until the Pirates finally wake up and realize, "Whoa, hey, we're in the playoffs?" and lose to the Reds in the Wild Card Play-in Game.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #2972 on:** 28 Sep 2013, 09:15 »

No NFL love in this thread, huh?

I mean, week 4, and no one even mentioned the fact that the browns managed to win a game.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2973 on:** 28 Sep 2013, 14:30 »

Sorry, bye week here.

(And the way we've played these first three weeks has me a bit... on edge...)

Patrick · « **Reply #2974 on:** 28 Sep 2013, 14:56 »

by the way, lol @ the steelers.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #2975 on:** 28 Sep 2013, 16:16 »

... Yeah. Steelers and Vikings in London.

Two 0 - 3 teams. The nfl does not take Europe very seriously ...

~~mustang6172~~ · « **Reply #2976 on:** 28 Sep 2013, 19:30 »

I think we all expected better of the Steelers and Vikings this year.

At least the London game won't be a one-sided affair for a change.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #2977 on:** 29 Sep 2013, 00:01 »

Second one will be. Jaguars - 49'ers.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2978 on:** 29 Sep 2013, 09:15 »

By that time the Jaguars will have a new quarterback.

Josh Freeman.

Patrick · « **Reply #2979 on:** 29 Sep 2013, 12:23 »

I have no idea why the NFL plays exhibition matches in England. Literally no clue. England has never cared about American football. Ever. Probably never will. It is a shit sport compared to Way More Badass rugby.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2980 on:** 29 Sep 2013, 16:51 »

It's not an exhibition game. It's a real game that counted in the standings - as much as Steelers fans would have preferred it not to.

~~mustang6172~~ · « **Reply #2981 on:** 29 Sep 2013, 21:04 »

Quote from: Patrick on 29 Sep 2013, 12:23

I have no idea why the NFL plays exhibition matches in England. Literally no clue. England has never cared about American football. Ever. Probably never will. It is a shit sport compared to Way More Badass rugby.

Because the NFL thinks it will die if it doesn't expand overseas.

pwhodges · « **Reply #2982 on:** 29 Sep 2013, 23:41 »

Is this real? If so it's an amazing mind-fuck.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #2983 on:** 30 Sep 2013, 01:29 »

Real.

Illegal move in pro football.

I never get why people think that rugby is more bad-ass. To me, soccer and rugby with their continued play are just way softer than two mammoth teams, half of the players chosen for size and strength, bashing into each other 70 times a game in head-on colissions.

pwhodges · « **Reply #2984 on:** 30 Sep 2013, 01:32 »

Precisely what aspect of it is illegal, then?

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #2985 on:** 30 Sep 2013, 01:34 »

The hand off to the QB is sideways.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2986 on:** 30 Sep 2013, 07:10 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 30 Sep 2013, 01:32

Precisely what aspect of it is illegal, then?

Better description: the center can only transfer the ball to another player to start the play by pushing or "snapping" the ball between his legs.

ev4n · « **Reply #2987 on:** 30 Sep 2013, 07:14 »

St Mary's had a cool trick play for years where they would silent audible, and the QB would immediately place the ball between the guard's knees. He'd then audible, and some bizarre play feint would go off. Somewhere in the middle, the guard would grab the ball and start running.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2988 on:** 30 Sep 2013, 14:55 »

That's called the "fumblerooski", after a play done in the NCAA by, I believe, Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.

(Quick look - Wow, that was all the way back in 1984? I feel old.)

The QB hiked the ball, put it down on the ground, and the right guard grabbed it, picked it up and ran into the end zone.

It was outlawed shortly thereafter.

~~mustang6172~~ · « **Reply #2989 on:** 01 Oct 2013, 18:37 »

Quote from: BeoPuppy on 30 Sep 2013, 01:29

Real.

Illegal move in pro football.

I never get why people think that rugby is more bad-ass. To me, soccer and rugby with their continued play are just way softer than two mammoth teams, half of the players chosen for size and strength, bashing into each other 70 times a game in head-on colissions.

There seem to be two schools of thought.

1. If a sport requires more padding, it is a result of the sport being so tough.
2. Less padding makes a sport tougher because unprotected athletes are more macho.

ev4n · « **Reply #2990 on:** 01 Oct 2013, 18:38 »

Brad Marsh was one of the last players to play in the NHL without a helmet, under the grandfather clause. He said he once played for 6 games with a helmet, and said he took as many shots to the head in those 6 games as he did in the rest of his 10+ year career put together.

Akima · « **Reply #2991 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 03:40 »

Quote from: BeoPuppy on 30 Sep 2013, 01:29

I never get why people think that rugby is more bad-ass. To me, soccer and rugby with their continued play are just way softer than two mammoth teams, half of the players chosen for size and strength, bashing into each other 70 times a game in head-on colissions.

This weekend our footy Grand Finals take place. Here's a taste of the pansified clashes likely to take place between the small, weak, positively puny players of the NRL, who are of course never chosen for their size and strength:

The main event is the Sydney Roosters vs. Manly Sea Eagles (Eastern Sydney vs. Northern Sydney basically). The Sea Eagles will probably win, but everyone hates Manly (US readers think of the Yankees) so everybody except their supporters will be barracking for the Roosters.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2992 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 07:33 »

Meh. I see harder hits in the NHL.

Kugai · « **Reply #2993 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 15:37 »

Yeah, but your guys are wearing padding.

Sissies.

94ssd · « **Reply #2994 on:** 04 Oct 2013, 20:06 »

My university is usually pretty good at football, but we have a new coach and holy shit we suck. And we're supposed to be moving to the FBS next year?

valley_parade · « **Reply #2995 on:** 05 Oct 2013, 20:50 »

Quote from: Patrick on 29 Sep 2013, 12:23

I have no idea why the NFL plays exhibition matches in England. Literally no clue. England has never cared about American football. Ever. Probably never will. It is a shit sport compared to Way More Badass rugby.

So, London had a World League/NFL Europe team for like, a decade. Not to mention that every year the NFL has this game in London, they sell out Wembley, and they sell it out rather fast for what usually ends up being two shitty teams.

Does Ryan still come around here at all? He used to play for a team in the top British league. Let him explain England's fascination with football in better detail.

Patrick · « **Reply #2996 on:** 08 Oct 2013, 22:37 »

I'm just gonna fuckin leave this here

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA HERTL

Patrick · « **Reply #2997 on:** 08 Oct 2013, 22:40 »

why yes, he DID backhand that shit top shelf with his stick between his legs, and that was *after* his hat trick in his 3rd ever game playing in the NHL. 19 years old, can't speak a fuckin lick of English, but that don't matter when you're a god damn hockey savage.

jwhouk · « **Reply #2998 on:** 09 Oct 2013, 00:00 »

Meh. He'll be out of the league in short order, like that kid in Dallas after he lit up the Preds for a hattie in his first NHL game.

Patrick · « **Reply #2999 on:** 09 Oct 2013, 14:25 »

Idunno man, he's got 6 goals in his first 3 games of the season. He makes plays happen, he fires pucks at the net, he fires up his teammates without even sharing a language with them, and even more so now that he's gone and achieved an unexpected success... if he continues to deliver consistently, I think he'll be a Shark (or at least an NHL player) for years to come.

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