The Swamp

Ichthyosaur (Icky) India Pale Ale from Great Basin Brewing Co. (Sparks, NV), from my home kegerator served in the most awesome pint glass I own.

And Smyly retires 12 straight against what used to be the New York Yankees to finish the save. Wonder how many four-inning saves there were in MLB last year.

Drew Smyly is going for that rare four-inning save.

Central Michigan's head coach was fired in the early 90s for using the word "nigger" when addressing his team. No suspension, no rehabilitation....fired.

See but youre calling it abuse. That's not abuse. Maybe abuse in a first world problems kind of way. There were probably thousands of hours of video. If the worst is pushing some kids, calling them faggot and throwing balls then everyone is off their rocker. Don't mean to say this is the best way t...

So you never played organized sports then? Every coach at that level acts similarly. Rice just got caught... I understand your argument about the AD wanting to maybe rehabilitate Rice and I won't quibble with it, but if you really think that his behavior is within some kind of a norm for college co...

Flipside argument: This proves the AD has awful judgment and you may as well fire him now before his next screwup. Kicking players, throwing balls at their heads and screaming that they're "fucking faggots" (while not winning!!!) isn't a gray area. Right. I would give the AD somewhat of a...

Great article about the end of Don King. (As a promoter.)

There was nothing quite so delightful as an Ebert review of a really bad movie. I think he got a perverse kick out of dreaming up new ways to say "this movie sucks". For example, from his review of the movie "North": "I hated this movie. Hated hated hated hated hated this m...

Damn, that sucks. He was a great WRITER. Period. Great writer, Illinois alum, and flaming asshole, according to various stories over the years. Where are you getting the asshole part? Every story I've ever heard about him seems to indicate he was a great guy. Even Will Leitch likes him and he hates...

Number three on the NFL all-time scoring list is retiring.

The Lions have had two kickers in 33 years. It's going to be weird seeing someone else handling it this season.

Damn, that sucks. He was a great WRITER. Period.

If I'm going to be auditioning for TV in five weeks I definitely need to lay off the pizza and shit. Going to try to lose 10 points in 5 weeks and tighten up a bit.

Press conference on Sunday to announce the worst-kept secret ever -- the 2014 Winter Classic will be at Michigan Stadium. Between those division rivals Detroit and Toronto.

Brontoburglar wrote:Valverde back with the Tigers on a minor league deal.

Closing by May 1?

In a related story, I just slammed my head against my desk several times. (Though at least Dombrowski hasn't mortgaged the farm system for a mediocre closer. Yet.)

If I played for the Tigers, "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothin' To Fuck Wit" would absolutely be my walk-up music. Otherwise, I'd need to think about it some.

I suspect AB might be right on paper, but Syracuse has taken their defense to another level in the tournament. That game should be one hell of a game. I'd be nervous facing Beilein when he has 6 days to prepare for a game. And it isn't exactly Boeheim's first trip around the block either.

Johnny Carwash wrote:I barely pay attention to college football anymore, but...is it a big surprise that [INSERT RANDOM SEC TEAM OTHER THAN VANDERBILT] is getting slapped with allegations of impropriety?

Oh Leyland. You are the worst. Who in the world could have predicted that having a closer who gets fucking destroyed by RH batters would end poorly? I can't even really work up any anger at this point. He's just such a fucking idiot. Why not use matchups, Leyland? Alburquerque and Dotel were both a...

Oh Leyland. You are the worst. Who in the world could have predicted that having a closer who gets fucking destroyed by RH batters would end poorly? I can't even really work up any anger at this point. He's just such a fucking idiot.

Although this does raise the question . . . what would be the worst possible walk-up music? And it's easy to say something like Gaggy Beeber Lala nonsense but the thing is that rubbish is actually popular. We've had "What would be your walk-up music" threads in the past. Probably not a ba...

Scottie wrote:The Outfield?

Oops, yeah. My bad. I had Police on the brain for some reason. Still. An odd choice.

Josh Willingham's walk-up music is "I Don't Want to Lose Your Love" by The Police. Which is kind of an...unusual choice I'd say.

The Memorial Cup without a host team participating in it just seems dumb. I'm struggling to figure out why anyone would care as much without them. (Also, who exactly do you propose replacing them with, sancarlos? If you're going be anti-host team, give me a better solution, especially considering th...

At risk of getting another verbal pummeling, I'll note that I still disagree with you guys. The World Cup includes what, 32 teams? This is four. I agree with the author that one randomly selected team does not belong in this elite group. /ducking They're not randomly selected. They're the host team...

We had our first (I believe) spam account just deleted. Just an alert to the other mods that we're not immune to them, though there's certainly some hoops for them to jump through.

Yeah, I don't get how having the host team in the tournament is an issue, no matter how good or bad they might be. I've never seen anyone suggest the host country shouldn't get a bid in the World Cup, for example. Could give dozens example of same. If they win the Memorial Cup, it will be because th...

I'm sure the Dead Milkmen probably could out-sarcasm that song. Bitchin' Camaro comes to mind.

Brontoburglar wrote:Though just doing the math on what I pay every month, I know that I didn't pay over $6K in mortgage interest

Yeah, you may very well not. Just remember to add in property taxes and state income taxes paid as well though.

I didn't get this mortgage deduction that you all are talking about either of the last two years. If you itemize deductions on your tax return you can deduct mortgage interest and property taxes paid to add to your deductions. If you own a home, 99 percent of the time it's better to itemize than to...

I didn't get this mortgage deduction that you all are talking about either of the last two years. If you itemize deductions on your tax return you can deduct mortgage interest and property taxes paid to add to your deductions. If you own a home, 99 percent of the time it's better to itemize than to...

Rex wrote:Yu should be watching Yu right now.

I don't know what the record for most times no-hit in a season but the Astros may make a run at it.

First adult beverage to wash away your failure is on me. Thanks. I think. It seemed like a better offer than getting you tanked the night before to ruin your brain. Seriously though, does this mean two trips out this way in a couple weeks' time (you still thinking about DET-LAA thirdt weekend in Ap...

DSafetyGuy wrote:First adult beverage to wash away your failure is on me.

Thanks. I think.

Jerloma wrote:Don't you have to be able to retain a fuck-ton of useless knowledge?

That's generally the idea, yeah. Unfortunately, there are very few opportunities to make money because of that skill.

The Pens were supposed to be wearing their dark blue alternate sweaters (from the Pittsburgh Winter Classic) for the final time tonight (word is that they are working on a new third for next season), but after Crosby's injury on Saturday in those sweaters that is off, the kit is officially defunct....

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Sabo wrote:That's hilarious. You would think the potted plant would be a clue the door doesn't open right there.
Maybe its me, but the funniest thing was that the door opened after he crashed through the glass.

Oh yeah. That was some real-life Wile E. Coyote shit there.

This is a question for Brian.... What is your take on the thing Zappos CEO Tony Heisch is doing in Vegas? I have read a bunch about it and he seems to be getting a bunch of good press, but I am really curious the local take. Considering most of the area he's trying to rehab was largely a shithole f...

I have an audition for Jeopardy in LA on May 9. I almost crapped my pants when I got the e-mail. Turd, I might be hitting you up for some pointers here very shortly.

Hey Brian~ 1) House prices still holding up in Vegas? I can't remember how long it has been since I last asked. 2) Why'd they have to mess up my favorite omelet place? And how many drugs was that driver on? Car Crash Into Egg & I Restaurant In Las Vegas Seriously Hurts 10 People http://i.i.com....

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