The Off-Topic FanPost of the Day
by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 7:28 AM PDT
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Remember how Kansas City picked up Horacio Ramirez? Well somehow they've now managed to TRADE Horacio Ramirez! They got back a 23 year old who's OPSing .716 in the Carolina league but still!
So in the past few days the White Sox have managed to acquire Ken Griffey, Jr and Horacio Ramirez. Who's next? Please be Washburn please be Washburn please be Washburn
Other topics to consider -
which athletes in any sport would you consider to be singlehandedly worth the price of admission to their respective events?
Beer.
NSFW ponies.
What's the difference between a pony and a poyn?
What would happen if the sidewalks were made of chocolate?
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Probably not Washburn.
Rotoworld is reported that the White Sox aren’t interested.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 7:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm not a huge Golf fan.
That said, it would be pretty cool to see Tiger Woods live once before he retires.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 7:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with that. Federer/Nadal would be fun even though I never watch tennis.
I’d also like to see Pujols live.
by Jed MC on Aug 12, 2008 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kobe Bryant
Ichiro, Michael Phelps immediately come to mind
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I've never been that big of a Kobe fan.
I know he’s a great player I’ve just never found it in my to be excited to watch him.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a Kobe fan either - I loathe the man
but he’s such a phenomenal talent that I would gladly fork over the $75 that the Lakers charge (+$25 for Staples Center parking arghhhh) to watch him play
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to get excited to watch Brandon Roy play.
Shame I’m going to have to go to Portland to watch that now.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is something inherently wrong with this.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew all I had to do was say "Kobe Bryant" and you'd chime in
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha yeah well I can't sleep.
I’m so tired and sore that I woke up 3 times with muscle cramps. So now I’m awake eating bananas, ritz crackers with peanut butter and some sports drink.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, awesome
where are you now?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outside Kyoto, Japan.
It’s pretty bomb over here. Great food.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kobe Bryant is a very good scorer
But I don’t see him as much more than that.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kobe is also one of the best defensive players in the game
and a capable, if not always willing passer
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know a guy who does beef wholesale.
I get it at his cost. I get filet for like 5$/lb, Kobe burger at 3$/lb. Needless to say, I run the grill every night.
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not.
But my (growing) stomach does.
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As do I
Good lord, what I wouldn’t give for a Kobe Beef Burger right about now…
Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!
by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My god, I must have a burger for lunch.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss burgers. :(
I gave up red meat about 10 months ago, and really it was one of the easiest things I’ve ever done, but every once in a while I really miss being able to eat a good burger.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A spiced up turkey or chicken burger can be good, but
it won’t taste like beef. If anyone plans on stalking RRS in the off-season (or goes to Australia for another reason), try a kangaroo burger when you are there. In fact, try a crocodile and emu burger while you’re at it. They are all delicious animals.
by Jed MC on Aug 12, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have Emu and Crocodile at a couple theme parks in PA.
I agree, those animals are delicious.
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ground turkey with some seasoning can come close.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I do enjoy turkey burgers...
...but it’s not quite the same.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can get this meat in the Seattle area
There’s an exotic meats store in Overlake (between Bellevue and Redmond) that sells all of these—or at least I know they have croc and emu, not sure about Kangaroo. It’s pretty exciting stuff.
Sure it’d be fresher in the Outback, but still a unique flavor here in the states.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or get 'em made for you at the Kort Haus
They’ve got bear, camel, ostrich, etc. burgers.
by marc w on Aug 12, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's that at?
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phinney Ridge. Up by the Zoo.
My hood.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm scared that this place is next to a zoo
by johnbai on Aug 12, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The heads are taken to Smith and mounted
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another good spot for a bite.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll love the polar bear meat.
I think people should be able to hunt large endangered species, but only with their hands. That’s sport.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that's one of the things about Kobe
and say, Barry Bonds – they’re two of the most polarizing sports figures of our generation, and that in and of itself makes them absolutely fascinating to observe, their athletic prowess nonwithstanding
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sat courtside at Key Arena for a Soncs v Lakers game.
I was close enough to Kobe to heckle him it was awesome. Not as much fun as sitting courtside for Hornets v Mavs and heckling Dirk, but still pretty fun.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Smith
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not as long a list as I'd have thought...
Phelps and Woods: I’m not sure about. It’d be cool to say you saw them, but I’m not sure that I’ll ever be excited enough about their respective sports to want to see them live. I get bored enough watching on TV, when I have a good view of the action.
I would (and will – thank God he went to a team that’s still coming to Seattle this year) pay to see Brett Favre. Since I hate the Jets (sans him) and refuse to cheer for the Seahawks since I can’t stand bandwagoners and will not become one myself, I can safely say he is the sole reason I’ll be going to that game.
In baseball, I don’t know if there’s anyone out there that I would consider a unique draw right now. Has Ichiro spoiled me? There are players I’d love to see, but I’m not sure I’d look back on my life and regret not having seen them in their prime.
Federer/Nadal I could probably watch and appreciate. Same goes for Walsh and May-Treanor (the most dominant women’s volleyball team ever)
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone seen Griffey's RZR in CF?
Granted, he’s only played 35 innings in CF, but his RZR is .750.
Griffey sucks in CF?
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 7:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Through 26 innings it was .600.
Double ouch.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thewyrm's countdown of days 'til I can have tasy, tasty beer: 17
Christ sometimes my job sucks.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 8:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is "tasy" beer?
beer that tazes you when you drink it?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My countdown:
1178. At least for this country.
by Mariner John on Aug 12, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should be surprised with the lack of comments here
But somehow I’m not. Maybe the fact that this is the first year I haven’t rushed out to buy Madden (or NCAA for that matter) has something to do with my numbness… I guess 5 years in a row of buying and playing the hell out of those games is finally catching up to me. They’re just not that different from year to year to be worth it in my book.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only football game worth playing for me is Tecmo (Super) Bowl.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 12, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huthutuhuthuthut....
Reminds me of that DJ Quik song.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That game absolutely ruled every single day
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep trying to find people who play it so I can get some time in.
I always liked playing Buffalo in that game.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 12, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked playing as KC
While breaking 20 tackles with Okoye is fun, so is the challenge of trying to complete passes with Steve DeBerg and Mike Elkins.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also played a lot as Seattle, because I had to.
John L. Williams, baby. Except, uh, he wasn’t that good. Cortez Kennedy was good times.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 12, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting a little concerned about the way the Americans are shooting - these guys are a bunch of above average shooters
so there’s really no reason they should be 12-45 from 3 after two games
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You should be more than a little concerned.
This team is not built for international play, as much as the US media wants to say it’s the “Redeem Team”. I am very worried about their shooting. The US seems to make shots when the game is out of reach, but damn China kept it close for too long.
If the USA’s pressure defense is not working, we’re toast. The good part about that is that defense is something that doesn’t slump like shooting. The bad part about that is that defense requires effort, which the Americans aren’t exactly great at.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think CP3 needs more playing time
The thing I’m seeing right, especially with J-Kidd is that the team is great in the open floor as a result of the pressure defense… but in the half court, they really don’t have a true distributor – all of these guys (besides CP3 and J-Kidd) are the primary scoring guards on their teams, and they’re not real great at figuring out how to work as a team. Yeah, it’s nice to see that the effort is there to try and be a team, but besides CP3 there really isn’t anyone who can make the offense work in a half-court set unless they try to iso someone on every play, which doesn’t exactly work in international ball.
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
I don’t know if you could change much but changing the players. The biggest problem is the mindset. Like you pointed out, Iso doesn’t work well in international ball cause help defense is swarming. When you watch the really great international teams, either national or Euro League teams, you seen amazing passing. The biggest difference is that in America, we’re taught to get the ball inside and then kick it out when the big man is double teamed. In international ball, it’s all about driving and kicking to open shooters. Unfortunately, we don’t have great shooters. We have Micheal Redd, but that’s it. Nobody else on our team is a great spot-up shooter, cause there just aren’t a lot of spot-up shots in the NBA.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that Melo and Kobe could both be passable spot-up guys
and that the bigger problem is that like you said, they’re stuck in the “play inside-out” basketball mindset of the NBA. I really think that the PG situation is a bigger problem than the actual shooters, and I really don’t like Kidd for this team – he’s just not the same player he was even two years ago.
Greece is going to be a HUGE test for them I think – they’ll have the same type of situations on offense in which they’ll generate points in transition, but they’re going to have to make some shots. We’ll see how the defense holds up – I’m not sold on Kidd or CP3 against the Greeks with that screen and roll that they run on virtually every possession – I kind of like Deron at the one against them to match up with that big lefty (Papaloukis? I think) that they use to run the offense.
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greece will be interesting
because they will slow the game down and try to wear down the Americans. SLowing the game is much easier than speeding up the game, and the Americans need a fast tempo to be successful. Nobody can hang with out athletes as long as we keep the tempo high.
A bigger test I think will be Spain. Spain is my favorite to win the Gold. Playing a team with as many shooters as Spain has would suck balls.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slowing down the game does level the playing field
See: Princeton, and 2005-2006 George Mason
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, let's not talk about Princeton slowing down the game, thanks
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I dunno about Kobe and Melo.
I mean, they can both shoot but spot-up is a different shot than they normally take. I think we’re up there with a chance to win it alongside Spain, Lithuania, Argentina, Russia and Greece.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On this note I'm going to try and go back to bed.
I got running in 6 hours, so I should sleep. Eff me.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you know CP3 can outrun bullets and has the strength of 10 men?
It’s science. I still smile when I remember three jackass GM’s looked at his body of work and said “You know what? I DON”T want the best point guard in a generation on my team.” God my Hornets hit the jackpot.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha Raben couldn't outrun me on crutches
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I didn't say he couldn't mash like motherfuckers
because he certainly can.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Motherfucker Mash
that’s a new one
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair one of those GMs drafted Deron Williams who isn't a half bad player himself
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he didn't play for Utah I would agree with you.
But you know, fuck the Jazz.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CP3 is amazing.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who the frick is CP3?
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind.
I looked it up. And even though I don’t watch basketball, I am aware that Chris Paul is a major stud.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In regards to the 3 pt shooting I'm just kind of weirded out that these guys (especially Kobe and Melo) are having trouble
given that Melo’s money jumper is right at the international 3-pt line, and Kobe is just an elite shooter, period. I kind of think the ball might be throwing them off a little bit – is there a significant difference between the international standard ball and the ones the NBA is using?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is a significant difference, at least to me.
I’ve played with both, and although they are supposed to be the same size and weight, I would swear on it that the international ball is lighter. That thing feels like it flies out of your hands. Plus the grooves on the ball are a lot deeper than a typical NBA ball.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really am starting to think that the ball could be at least part of the problem
being in China instead of the United States probably isn’t helping, either
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh. I dunno, a couple days is all you need to adjust to a new ball.
If these guys are taking it seriously and getting up shots before/after practice.
by brayden04 on Aug 12, 2008 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think CHW got raped in that deal, just because they got Ho.
Congrats to KC, who sabotaged their competitor’s postseason aspirations with a great intra-division trade. They got back Minor League filler for not even that.
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 8:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For anyone who owns an NVIDIA 8000 or higher GPU chipset
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 8:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Tesla is going to be bigger.
Can you imagine games powered by a Tesla card? I’m hoping the big three of the console world look at this when they design their next systems. 1080p? No problem. 1080p x 4 screens, full time physx rendering? No problem. The only problem I can see is pretty soon people are going to have to upgrade their broadband to deal with online play.
Physx is cool, but it’s not going to be that big just because games will want to support both cards fully, and ATI won’t be able to push it.
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also fuck ATI.
Every product I’ve purchased from them has been awful.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct, but they still are a big maker, so game companies make it work with both.
Stupid, but they can’t alienate the moron half of their fan base. (I love CS!! Wanna play some Dust?)
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think if AMD wasn't so afraid of not making things backwards-compatible,
they could change the game by making whole 64 bit systems, right down to a standards based 64 bit CPU/GPU bus. AMD is in a great position to build the next 8088 from scratch, but they won’t bite.
No other manufacturer is in the position to make whole systems internally, since Apple ditched their stake in Motorola way back when.
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In their respective heydays, Shaq and Barry Sanders were worth the ticket alone
I’m not sure there’s anyone like that these days. There are good players in each sport, sure, but no one who by himself can command an audience.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 9:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree, I think there are several players in the NBA who alone make watching a game fun.
Including but not limited to Lebron, Kobe, and CP3.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They get a lot of calls and they're playing against sloppy, fundamentally unsound players
which kind of dilutes what they do.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will not make fun of the WNBA
I will not make fun of the WNBA
I will not make fun of the WNBA
I will not make fun of the WNBA
I will not make fun of the WNBA
I will not make fun of the WNBA
I will not make fun of the WNBA
I will not make fun of the WNBA
I will not make fun of the WNBA
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried sitting through a storm game last month.
Six minutes of play and only nine points were scored combined.
GOD
Jumpshots, people! You’ve been making jumpshots since middle school!
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no no
they’ve been SHOOTING jump shots since middle school. Making them is a whole different story
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I went to high school with some girls who could easily post higher FG% than most of the WNBA.
Fundamental basketball my ass.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The WNBA needs a female Wilt Chamberlain
Someone who can dunk and score right over and through people like they’re not there.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something like this?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does Hollywood insist on raping people's brains?
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It makes money.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow I don't think Juwanna Mann made a lot of money...
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Wikipedia is hilarious
someone keeps changing the the name of the main character as well as Tommy Davidson’s role
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juwanna_Mann
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It made enough.
href=”http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2002/JUWAN.php” >
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2002/JUWAN.php
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Budget - $15.6M
they lost $2M
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's hilarious.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget marketing costs
Which frequently are equal to 1-2x the budget of making the movie. Then again there are also revenues from airing it on TV (which I won’t admit how I know this, but they do) and DVD sales. I’d say merchandise, but LOL YEAH RIGHT.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Barry Sanders. He was the one NFL player I'd tune in to watch.
by Jed MC on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the clip from early in his career where he just ran through the Singletary/Dent Bears
There were Hall of Famers in that pile of tacklers he spun through.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still holding onto the hope that Reggie Bush will become the next Barry Sanders.
God dammit Reggie, live up to your potential!
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He never will.
He’s probably the most overrated player ever.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even close.
He would have to have no talent to get that distinction, an obviously he is a good running back even if he is not setting the world on fire the way we thought he would.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not only is he not setting the world on fire...
...he’s not even generating any smoke.
Last year he was at -72 DYAR, and had a -19.4% DVOA…and he fumbled 7 times. He was the second worst running back with over 150 carries, ahead of only Shaun Alexander and Warrick Dunn. Even his receiving wasn’t good. He was good for 25 DYAR for a -9.6% DVOA.
The year before? 38 DYAR (rushing) for a -2.4% DVOA. His receiving was a lot better, though. 272 DYAR (receiving) for a 22.4% DVOA.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another college "stud" who doesn't transfer well to the NFL?
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Product of the media's love affair with USC
Not to mention the absurd amounts of talent he was surrounded by at that school.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also played hurt all year.
And his rookie season he split all his time with Deuce. He had maybe 20 carries a game. He also set an NFL record for receptions by a running back.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DVOA and DYAR accounts for playing time.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should also point out
that in 2006 (Bush’s rookie year) Deuce McAllister posted a DVOA of 11.4%.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Daunte Culpepper's role.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daunte Culpepper used to be good
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How?
He went to a Pro Bowl via popularity. He loved to lose in the playoffs.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you seen his 2004 season?
Hell, even his 2005 season was good.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it's not really his fault that they never put a decent defense there with him
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I will agree to this.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much like Archie Manning.
Poor son of a bitch would be in Canton by now if he hadn’t played for my Saints.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a hard time feeling sympathetic for the Manning family.
by Jed MC on Aug 12, 2008 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have nothing but respect for Peyton Manning.
He’s a football genius. Find me the last time he even had a huddle.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus he has a laser-rocked arm.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my God I hate you Manning.
I took a CPR class last week and they made us watch this propaganda Red Cross film and FUCK YOU PEYTON MANNING YOU WHORED YOURSELF OUT TO THE RED CROSS TOO
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see nothing wrong with endorsements.
By the way, you should try Dinty Moore Stew. It’s great. Meaty and satisfying. Remember, You Ain’t Dainty, and That’s Why There’s Dinty.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't go anywhere without seeing Peyton.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it's because he's got a good personality to go along with the talent.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His brother is a bit of a douche,
but hell, he won a Super Bowl.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's fun to watch play - one of the few individuals worth watching in the NFL.
I just don’t feel bad for his dad not making the HOF and I don’t feel bad when he loses.
by Jed MC on Aug 12, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are not a Saints fan.
Kind of like how I don’t expect Red Sox fans to lament the fact that Edgar will never be a HOF’er.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cooper would have been a pro too had he not had a career ending injury.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Chris Snelling.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only good thing about the 2005 season
was that he didn’t drop the ball more. And he took a nice cruise.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounded like a fun cruise
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure the kickers were happy the attention was off of them for a night.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reggie Bush sucks
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys!
look what I found on my bookshelf!
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't even remember why Reggie Bush was so goddamn hyped.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he's a true freak talent
he has incredible vision as a runner, is blazingly fast and is nearly Sanders-esque in his ability to cut back against the grain and will his way through holes in the D. Only problem is that there’s only one Barry Sanders, so being almost Barry Sanders doesn’t really cut it. He’s also a very versatile player and will excel any time you can get him the ball in space and let him go 1 on 1 against a defender
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am calling it right now:
Jeremy Shockey will turn Bush into a superstar.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By throwing him the ball?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahah!
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By opening up the middle of the field.
All I can say to opposing defenses this year is good luck.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cough UCLA Homer Cough
Just clearing my throat. :)
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey hey, I complimented him in a later comment
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll say it now.
I love the screen pass. I’m excited that the Seahawks have backs who can actually catch said screen pass.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When executed well,
the end-around is one hell of a play to watch.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of these days I'm going to see an end-around work and it will be amazing.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I love this comment
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear I see what I inadvertently did there.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually primarily amused by the football portion of your comment, too...
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I admit it.
I watched Men’s Gymnastics last night, and was impressed.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's something not even I would admit aloud.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a good thing this is a written communication medium then, isn't it
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those guys were doing things I didn't think possible.
You try going into a handstand from you chest with your legs parallel to the floor and your arms extended out. Freakishly strong.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gymnastics kicks ass
Mostly because even the worst male gymnast is strong enough to snap you in half without breaking a sweat. Especially the dudes that do the rings. I don’t get the point of why they do it (who thought up “rings” as a sport?), but damn that’s impressive to watch.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I wasn't stuck at work I would have too.
I love gymnastics.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet an all football thread would play somewhat well over at Feild Gulls.
9 = 8
by JI on Aug 12, 2008 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Subject lines are optional over there.
It’s frightening.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the team that drives you to drink...
the official Mariners flask! Now 25% off clearance prices!
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2029915&cp=1503844.1840232
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by Eyebrows on Aug 12, 2008 10:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we need to purchase some of these and give them to poor Jeff/Graham/Matthew.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not official until I see Riggleman swigging from one in the dugout
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the most awesome thing in the history of awesome.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF AWESOME
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 12, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I don't get royalties for the shift key you don't get royalties for this.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I used the shift key jpeg below on someone
so here’s your royalty rec
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd buy that
If they let me bring it to Mariners games.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure you can bring it in
it just has to be empty.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 12, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, not good enough
I’d pay $100 for a Mariners flask if I could fill it and bring it into the Safe. I’d make my money back in 4-5 games of not having to buy their $8 a pop beers.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried a new beer over the weekend
Hop Czar by Bridgeport. Nothing to scoff at with 8% ABV and a dominant hoppy flavor, but it didn’t jump out of the glass to wow me. Any other IPA fans out there who could recommend something better?
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Borat's Olympics Watch:
Kazhakstan has 2 medals (1 silver, 1 bronze)
Assholes Uzbekistan only has 1 medal (1 bronze)
Very nice!
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't want to discuss it in the Series Preview
But 104.9 is a fantastic station with a tragically weak signal.
by Robert on Aug 12, 2008 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it wasnt for my new car having a gigantic ass antenna
I was tempted to hook my laptop into my car stereo and listen to the online stream while driving.
by Robert on Aug 12, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ew.
Maybe they’ve changed formats, but I remember when Funky Monkey first got going all they played was Korn and Limp Bizkit.
Please tell me they’ve changed.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were always really good about playing our stuff, and wethankfully sound nothing like Korn or Limp Bizkit.
Good support for local music, at least when Lisa was there.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's cool.
That’s why I love KEXP: They play crap-tons of local music.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any station that plays me is a-okay in my book!
J.K.L.
by acblue on Aug 12, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What band are you in?
I’m sure this has been asked but I’ve missed it.
by Mariner John on Aug 12, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. And they no longer have shitty drive time DJs.
Thankfully I rarely go north of Tukwila so I’m always in range.
by Mariner John on Aug 12, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This OT thread needs to be tagged with "Sorry, NOLA" too.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't even know why the first one was.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Notice that the "Sorry, NOLA" tag was right next to the "American Football" tag.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aha.
Also I was busy having a life yesterday so it was a good time for that.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know little about this "life" you speak of.
Would you kindly explain what it is?
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being a tourist in Seattle, drinking a beer on the pier at noon, and breaking touristy coffee mugs.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoever owns this thread is kind of a jerk for not tagging it "sorry NOLA"
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when I try to make threads for the owner's birthday that reference cake.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK I fixed the tags :(
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just looking up Guitar Hero 4 (World Tour)
and I’m a little bit pissed off at how many of the tracks I want to play RIGHT NOW, if Wikipedia is correct. I’m going to have to spend a lot of money again.
Also, Hendrix? It’s about damn time we got Purple Haze in that game.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 12, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited.
But Misery Business by Paramore? As having good guitar? I question.
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by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But still, ten songs I want to play RIGHT NOW is better than GH3
Although I thought I was going to be more into playing Black Magic Woman than I turned out to be… but I did play The Metal a lot, as well as Story of My Life.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 12, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Metal kicked so much as in GH3.
Rock Band 2 is going to have “Master Exploder”. Can you imagine singing that song?
“I DO NOT NEED…A MICROPHONE. MY VOICE IS FUCKING…POWERFUL!”
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's going to be AWESOME
Quite possibly epic. I love that the RB1 songs will work in RB2, as well. Hooray backwards compatibility!
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Chilton! Teenage Riot!
Damn, that’s an impressive song list. And Lemmy! This may be the most awesome game ever.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I'm so pissed that Rock Band 2 isn't going to have Hendrix.
I guess it’s rumored that they might even throw in Foxy Lady or Little Wing. I would cry tears of joy if I got to play Little Wing in Rock Band 2. Sadly, it’ll never happen.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't friggin' wait for RB2!
I almost wet myself when I saw that both Everlong and Lazy Eye by the Silversun Pickups will be included. Also, while playing the Beastie Boys song Sabotage in RB1 I looked over at my buddy and said how much I wished they had cosen so watchu want instead. Well, guess what Beastie son is in 2? Awesome. Also, by the end of 2008 the Rockband library will have over 500 songs.
by thewyrm on Aug 12, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about what's there and what isn't
It’s the beauty of downloadable content. It can always be released later in the year or whenever the exclusive deals with company XYZ run out.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, dude, I can't believe the Silversun Pickups and Dinosaur Jr. will be in the game.
Hooray for indie rock!
According to some of the insiders who have already played RB2, Everlong is the hardest song on drums. I dunno if they’ve played the Dream Theater song yet, though…
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now if they'd just get some Built to Spill in the game I'd be a happy man.
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by Phildopip on Aug 12, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.... you're kidding
That’s got to be the best GH song of all time, right?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 13, 2008 6:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the "Travis Barker Remix"
but this does not outweigh the fact that it is a horrible song that routinely gets stuck in my head.
by Mariner John on Aug 13, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone nearby my cube keeps spraying the worst smelling perfume ever.
I think I’m going to be sick.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're well practiced in the solution by now
what happens when someone posts a furry?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No finger snap?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this comment so much.
-seattlebruin
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've decided that my role on this site is the designated meme-user
especially those with jpegs or involving players for various teams who play 2B, P or SS
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just don't become an abuser.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I already am...
I need to attend some Memeaholics Anonymous meetings
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the truth.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a good time waster.
http://www.stickbaseball.com/gameworlddom.php
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't tell EnglishMariner or Graham,
but on that same site is StickCricket.
I may be there all day.
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's lucky I'm bored
Because otherwise I’d boycot it on account of the Rays being ranked lowest. If they somehow get Strasburg I’m moving to Tampa.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To play the Mariners enter the code "Cookie."
To skip to the first place Yanks, type “Signal.”
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a new Michael Franti & Spearhead song out.
And it’s awesome, as Spearhead usually is. The new Spearhead album is out Sep 9 and you should go get it the day it’s released. Michael Franti is the world’s most criminally underrated songwriter.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was a huge fan of the Disposeable Heros of Hiphoprisy.
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by kevin_ess on Aug 12, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the best shows I have ever seen
was Billy Bragg and the Disposable Heroes at the Moore in something like 1989/1990. Both acts were of course awesome, and then there was the encore – the Disposable Heroes backing Billy Bragg singing “Groove Is In The Heart”. That was one of the greatest, funniest, most amazing live musical moments I’ve ever seen.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why has no one commented on the chocolate sidewalks??
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because I ate them so they're no longer around.
I’m a selfish jerk like that.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pdb is secretly Yuni or Silva
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you hear pdb threatened to throw half of his fellow LL mates into a wall?
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For BrettJMiller in the comments
pdb was just being a good leader – please explain how am I enabling this sort of behavior?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is I can't decide which half
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good ones.
The bad players always blame the good ones.
by Faux on Aug 12, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is correct.
Start throwing people under a bus.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would assume I'm a bad player.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're not a bad player, just terribly overpaid
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad you've moved onto more advanced metrics like snark%
your obsession with House% was very incorrect
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
House% is a valuable metric that should be used in conjunction with other metrics.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem with it is that it's not standardized
So it’s impossible to compare across multiple commenters. At least with Snark% we know his current drop isn’t sustainable and he’ll progress to the mean in due time.
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true.
but it’s not my fault – it’s mostly because the guys around me – and they know who they are – aren’t snarking up to their potential. I see these guys every day, and some of them bring it in practice, but when it’s game time, I’m not sure what happens. But I know they need to fix it, and fix it soon.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When are you going to man up to your own shortcomings?
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NEVER NEVER NEVER
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life as an American, it’s that everything is someone else’s fault.
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by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you violate your own contract aso we can ship your sorry ass to HH.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably the only way it'll happen
Damn you, limited no-trade clauses…
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by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would we ship him to HH
we want to get something valuable in return
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one is going to give us anything valuable for someone with a snark% that low.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhhhhh don't let the other blogs know how important snark% is
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Salary dump.
Let someone else pay his recs.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 12, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm holding out for a poster prospect with some potential
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll be fine as long as some beat reporter doesn't erroneously report a done deal
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aww crap
Over at SBNtraderumors.com, they’re reporting pdb to HH involving a three-way trade with the ASU blog. Some lawyer prospect.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 12, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I read about that guy
sounds like he’s got kind of an attitude problem. Not sure he’ll ever be a real contributor here
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by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever, he's just filler.
We’ll just dump him in the independent blogs if he doesn’t amount to anything.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard he was going to be flipped to Talking Chop
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on Aug 12, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever
They reported I was going to Bluebird Banter for comments to be posted later, but I’m still here.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff got cold feet at the last second
The ♥ Jose Lopez ♥ Watch - 146 H, 16 BB, 44 G Left
by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was almost on my way to DRB for SaberToothPie.
Who’s glad that one fell apart?
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was he waiting for?
Their farm system’s tapped and they’ve only got like two active members.
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rumors had it the prospect we were trading you for
had a chronic typing condition.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't already have those problems?
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 12, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn you carpal-tunnel...
Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!
by thejew4u on Aug 12, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I get it
I was the guy that was gonna get flipped to Chop Shop for BLillibridge
by Gomez on Aug 12, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my lifeas an Americanfrom the Mariners front office, it’s that everything is someone else’s fault.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 12, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite LLer metric is BAC.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It has to be combined with House%
The ♥ Jose Lopez ♥ Watch - 146 H, 16 BB, 44 G Left
by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That statistic relies too much on BAC though
you can get a guy really a really high BAC who never talks about House and he’ll look good even though he’s not good at all
The ♥ Jose Lopez ♥ Watch - 146 H, 16 BB, 44 G Left
by seattlebruin on Aug 12, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a good rough metric.
If we want to get down and dirty we can also look at their Vicodin rates.
by BrianL on Aug 12, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My stats are terrible.
I don’t drink enough, I don’t talk about house, and my post count has been down lately. My only hope is to have a fluke season and sign a contract with some blog who thinks I’m more than a bench commenter.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Aug 12, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs