The NFL and NBA thread - Page 740

LaughingBoy · December 9th, 2017, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by victor meldrew

Too many close call games this weekend, even the Jets might waltz into Denver and come away with a win, I have picked the Panthers, but the Vikings are capable of winning the game.

My best friend has the misfortune of being a Vikings fan, so I root for his team.

Usually on the too close to call games , I just pick who I want to win, so at least I can root for who I like...

Scientific, No?

**ultimatewarlord** · December 9th, 2017, 07:16 PM

Army vs Navy just started. Gonna watch it all. Come on Army.

**wozhere** · December 10th, 2017, 03:08 AM

Grey Cup? Toronto... check

MLS Cup? Toronto... check

Stanley Cup? Toronto!

NBA Champs? Toronto!

will101 · December 10th, 2017, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cardinalcary

NBA Champs? Toronto!

You might be stretching things a bit with that one.

**Motorboater** · December 10th, 2017, 11:16 AM

Going to bed. By the time I get up, the crucial Panthers/Vikings game will be over.

Not just that. But while I'm asleep. My team in the premier league, Everton, will be playing in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool. Both my teams in massive games. I hope it's a rare case of being 2-0 overnight!

**Arturo2nd** · December 10th, 2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatewarlord

Army vs Navy just started. Gonna watch it all. Come on Army.

Kind of an awkward time for Army. Star QB Ahmad Ali Bradshaw, who was already disciplined once for cheating, has been accused by a freshman plebe of rape. The authorities ruled that there was insufficient evidence of rape, and allowed the QB to continue playing. The young woman, granddaughter of a USMA grad who went on to be a decorated Army Ranger and who is buried in the academy's cemetery, has transferred claiming that she was run out of the academy by her her fellow cadets' harassment. (Disclosure: the young woman has acknowledged having sex with several other cadets, which would be a violation of the USMA regulations.)

The story was leaked by a decorated army officer in the belief that the star QB's "documented honor code and behavior violations, negative observation reports, and below-average performance shows he does not have the integrity to lead men and women into potential combat or wear the uniform of a U.S. Army officer."

Then there is the case of recently graduated 2nd Lt. Spenser Rapone, an avowed communist and West Point graduate who posted photos online showing him touting his belief system at his graduation ceremony.

**Arturo2nd** · December 10th, 2017, 08:55 PM

The 49ers win means I already have 4 missed picks this week. It also means that the team that has commanded my loyalty since 1957 is not hopeless anymore and can be watched. As the saying goes "It is like watching your mother-in-law drive your new Mercedes over a cliff."

On the other hand, the Raiders are circling the drain. I feel bad for Jack Del Rio (his mom is a really nice lady, BTW) and the players, but F**K MARK DAVIS!!! He can suck Goodell's dick and kiss my ass.

**Motorboater** · December 11th, 2017, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaughingBoy

My best friend has the misfortune of being a Vikings fan, so I root for his team.

Usually on the too close to call games , I just pick who I want to win, so at least I can root for who I like...

Scientific, No?

Did your best friend's heart break when Newton went on that big run?

**tygrkhat40** · December 11th, 2017, 02:05 PM

Well, Brian, you and will are tied at 10-5 going into MNF and we all picked the Patriots, so it's down to points.

I had to give up my Bills' season tickets seven years ago and I still miss going to the games. Except on a day like yesterday. In all my more than 50 years of watching live football and footage from bygone era, the only thing that looks like what I saw yesterday in Orchard Park was film of the 1948 NFL Championship Game in Philadelphia that was played in a snowstorm.

Here's the highlights of the Colts/Bills game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4-I...Wbc9nu1Czs2SM5

Here's film of the 1948 title game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBdWxHGRqEY

BTW, I live in North Buffalo, one block from the city line. Given the traffic, it takes roughly 30-40 minutes to get from my house to New Era Field. The stadium got a foot of snow, while I got a dusting. Well, that's what happens when you build the stadium in the heart of the Snow Belt. A few years back after the November storm, the Bills/Jets game had to be moved to Detroit because the stadium was blanketed in seven feet of snow.

**Arturo2nd** · December 11th, 2017, 10:55 PM

I know there have been other games in my lifetime where they had to clear the snow from the yard markers. Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, Green Bay, Denver, and Detroit and Minnesota in the old days were always at risk for Snow Bowls in December and January. If I understand the weather forecasts we may have opportunities for encores this season. Do you think the Dolphins are charged up for next week's visit?

What a treat for the boys in Miami. They get to play New England on Monday night this week , which will most likely be an embarrassing loss. Next week, it's on to Buffalo to play a Bills team trying to hold on to the last playoff slot.

It is going to be tough for the Bills. They hold the tie break over the Ravens and Chargers, but have to play in Foxboro and Miami after hosting the Dolphins. Meanwhile, Baltimore finishes with the Browns, Colts, and Bengals.

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December 9th, 2017, 07:16 PM	#7392
ultimatewarlord Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 8,328 Thanked 15,884 Times in 1,441 Posts	Army vs Navy just started. Gonna watch it all. Come on Army. __________________ The British Government is a disgrace.

December 10th, 2017, 03:08 AM	#7393
wozhere Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,218 Thanks: 6,594 Thanked 32,792 Times in 2,344 Posts	Tables finally turning for long-suffering T-Dot sports fans??? Grey Cup? Toronto... check MLS Cup? Toronto... check Stanley Cup? Toronto! NBA Champs? Toronto!

December 10th, 2017, 08:55 PM	#7397
Arturo2nd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oakland, California, United States. I have a beautful view of the BART tracks and I-980 Posts: 8,955 Thanks: 103,061 Thanked 151,471 Times in 8,946 Posts	Mixed Emotions & How I Really Feel The 49ers win means I already have 4 missed picks this week. It also means that the team that has commanded my loyalty since 1957 is not hopeless anymore and can be watched. As the saying goes "It is like watching your mother-in-law drive your new Mercedes over a cliff." On the other hand, the Raiders are circling the drain. I feel bad for Jack Del Rio (his mom is a really nice lady, BTW) and the players, but FK MARK DAVIS!!!** He can suck Goodell's dick and kiss my ass.

December 11th, 2017, 02:05 PM	#7399
tygrkhat40 Long Suffering Bills Fan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The City of Good Neighbors Posts: 9,669 Thanks: 304,243 Thanked 152,630 Times in 9,629 Posts	Well, Brian, you and will are tied at 10-5 going into MNF and we all picked the Patriots, so it's down to points. I had to give up my Bills' season tickets seven years ago and I still miss going to the games. Except on a day like yesterday. In all my more than 50 years of watching live football and footage from bygone era, the only thing that looks like what I saw yesterday in Orchard Park was film of the 1948 NFL Championship Game in Philadelphia that was played in a snowstorm. Here's the highlights of the Colts/Bills game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4-I...Wbc9nu1Czs2SM5 Here's film of the 1948 title game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBdWxHGRqEY BTW, I live in North Buffalo, one block from the city line. Given the traffic, it takes roughly 30-40 minutes to get from my house to New Era Field. The stadium got a foot of snow, while I got a dusting. Well, that's what happens when you build the stadium in the heart of the Snow Belt. A few years back after the November storm, the Bills/Jets game had to be moved to Detroit because the stadium was blanketed in seven feet of snow. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

December 10th, 2017, 11:16 AM	#7395
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,500 Thanked 38,255 Times in 4,299 Posts	Going to bed. By the time I get up, the crucial Panthers/Vikings game will be over. Not just that. But while I'm asleep. My team in the premier league, Everton, will be playing in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool. Both my teams in massive games. I hope it's a rare case of being 2-0 overnight!

December 11th, 2017, 10:55 PM	#7400
Arturo2nd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oakland, California, United States. I have a beautful view of the BART tracks and I-980 Posts: 8,955 Thanks: 103,061 Thanked 151,471 Times in 8,946 Posts	I know there have been other games in my lifetime where they had to clear the snow from the yard markers. Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, Green Bay, Denver, and Detroit and Minnesota in the old days were always at risk for Snow Bowls in December and January. If I understand the weather forecasts we may have opportunities for encores this season. Do you think the Dolphins are charged up for next week's visit? What a treat for the boys in Miami. They get to play New England on Monday night this week , which will most likely be an embarrassing loss. Next week, it's on to Buffalo to play a Bills team trying to hold on to the last playoff slot. It is going to be tough for the Bills. They hold the tie break over the Ravens and Chargers, but have to play in Foxboro and Miami after hosting the Dolphins. Meanwhile, Baltimore finishes with the Browns, Colts, and Bengals.