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by tennbengal
Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:43 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Trivia Calendar Game
Replies: 341
Views: 15033

Re: 2014 Trivia Calendar Game

wlu_lax6 wrote:What iconic prison in San Francisco closed its doors on this day in 1963?
Candlestick Park.

Oh, wait, you said "closed its doors", not "opened". Plus, I guess that was 1960.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ball of Confusion
Replies: 604
Views: 47463

Re: Ball of Confusion

Putin: Thanks For Being So Cool About Everything http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/hprmd/onion_logocopy2_zpsabf8608f.jpg It’s certainly no easy task to forcefully annex an entire province against another country’s will, so I just wanted to thank you—the government of the United States, the na...
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

What a great frickin' night of basketball.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Godless III - Completing The Trinity
Replies: 2283
Views: 229985

Re: Godless III - Completing The Trinity

I was hoping #7 was the clitoris and an ode thereto.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

DSafetyGuy wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:Man I hate Mick Cronin.
Someday, he'll find out he can recruit players who can score.
Huggins never did figure that out either.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

Nice start to the tourney. Timed my lunch hour with the second half of Dayton/tOSU.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

If that was a suicide decision, that's one of the oddest ones I can think of. Why not just fly the plane straight into the first available water? Why turn and fly it out there and crash it? Only thing I can imagine is if the pilot didn't want it ever found for insurance purposes maybe? Hey, wild sp...
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

If that was a suicide decision, that's one of the oddest ones I can think of. Why not just fly the plane straight into the first available water? Why turn and fly it out there and crash it? Only thing I can imagine is if the pilot didn't want it ever found for insurance purposes maybe? Hey, wild sp...
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Who are the bitchiest, most defensive fans in America?
Replies: 47
Views: 2534

Re: Who are the bitchiest, most defensive fans in America?

Can't believe cyclists didn't qualify. They are a 5th seed. 5. Cyclists Not only are cyclists assholes who routinely ignore traffic signs and cause logjams on otherwise lightly traveled roads, but every response they have to criticism is underlined with the attitude that "I am a better person ...
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

degenerasian wrote:could they have been trying to get to Antarctica for any reason?
Even CNN couldn't come up with a speculative reason for that.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

Gunpowder wrote:Would be irresponsible to not at least consider the possibility that the ghost of Payne Stewart was haunting this plane.
It would not. In fact, it would be hella responsible to note that can't be dismissed.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:14 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

Give me Tennessee and NC State to win their first games in the real tournament now that they have played their way in.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:12 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

Could be some sort of Payne Stewart-ish situation, where everybody was unconscious and the plane went on until it ran out of fuel. SPECULATORS...mount up That's some fine speculating. I thought that the professional speculators dismissed that early on because of the systems being turned off and wha...
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:11 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB Offseason Thread
Replies: 171
Views: 8310

Re: MLB Offseason Thread

Fracture confirmed. He's gone for a good while. Just a gut punch. First worries for his recovery as a person - setting aside getting back on the mound again at some point. And, with regard to on-field issues, a nice test of how important a closer is (or is not). Chapman hasn't gotten saves at a rate...
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:05 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Who are the bitchiest, most defensive fans in America?
Replies: 47
Views: 2534

Re: Who are the bitchiest, most defensive fans in America?

Crying here. Whole thing is well done (as usual). This one is perfect: Cincinnati Chili Fans: Seeded low here because you have to understand that these people have probably never been out of Ohio and therefore have ZERO understanding of what normal food actually tastes like, which is how they end up...
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 20, 2014 5:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

If that was a suicide decision, that's one of the oddest ones I can think of. Why not just fly the plane straight into the first available water? Why turn and fly it out there and crash it? Only thing I can imagine is if the pilot didn't want it ever found for insurance purposes maybe? Hey, wild spe...
by tennbengal
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

DSafetyGuy wrote:
tennbengal wrote:Xavier complains about being in the play-in game and then doesn't show up. Always a good look.
Especially when they are so close, their fans should have packed the place. Should have been a home game for them.
Agreed, really crappy showing from them and the program.
by tennbengal
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 809
Views: 48814

Re: NFL Offseason Thread

Jared Allen wants $10 million a year.

I guess he's drinking again.
by tennbengal
Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:35 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

A rebuttal to that "fire in plane and they were trying to get to a close runway theory" http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/03/18/mh370_disappearance_chris_goodfellow_s_theory_about_a_fire_and_langkawi.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; And HuffPo has a ...
by tennbengal
Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:32 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

Xavier complains about being in the play-in game and then doesn't show up. Always a good look.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

That mount saint marys kid with the "raining 30 footers" range is making this a highly entertaining game.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

Maybe the mount st marys coach should tell his team to go back to making shots.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

Play-in games underway. I have finally stopped loathing these. Maybe because I realize that brackets have largely been unaffected by these games. Except that whole VCU thing. Generally, though, you're right. I didn't mean that. I meant the picking of games for pools is unaffected. When they first w...
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

brian wrote:I was going to bet on Albany, but I don't have any money in my account at the local bookie, so I was kicking myself when they were up 21-2 and I've been going back and forth on regretting not betting for the last hour.
mount st. marys came off the mat really well. Good game now.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

howard wrote:But they won't fall apart going to space. They'll fall apart coming back. Generally.

Yeah? I thought I read somewhere that planes cannot make the leap to space without coming completely apart (setting aside all the other issues with the attempt).

If I am wrong about that, my bad to brian.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

Re: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

Also still marveling over how loaded the Midwest region is.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NCAA Tourney Thread
Replies: 229
Views: 7444

2014 NCAA Tourney Thread

Play-in games underway.

I have finally stopped loathing these. Maybe because I realize that brackets have largely been unaffected by these games.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

"generally" ( I would think you would assume "generally" should be added). A rocket ship has a good shot at getting to space. I don't think airplanes generally fall apart either. I'm really not sure what you were trying to say. If planes attempt to go to space, they will fall ap...
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

If you could get sucked into space on a passenger plane, we've wasted a lot of money on rockets. Then again, the rockets don't fall apart, whereas an airplane... O RLY? "generally" ( I would think you would assume "generally" should be added). A rocket ship has a good shot at ge...
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

brian wrote:If you could get sucked into space on a passenger plane, we've wasted a lot of money on rockets.
Then again, the rockets don't fall apart, whereas an airplane...
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

I saw the one BFJ linked earlier today. Occam's razor cuts a fine edge. #7 is less plausible to me because would've that other plane have had some inkling? On #7, apparently not. Not with the ACARS and other transponder stuff turned off. Not saying that scenario is likely, just that it isn't immedi...
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane
Replies: 165
Views: 9650

Re: This Is The Thread Discussing The Missing Plane

Thank goodness. I find the whole thing weirdly fascinating. Then I feel bad for being weirdly fascinated.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Oh, Don't Worry About Me
Replies: 29
Views: 1561

Re: Oh, Don't Worry About Me

howard wrote:Well, unharmed by the splosion. Otherwise, too soon to tell.
"Day to day"
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 809
Views: 48814

Re: NFL Offseason Thread

Jerloma wrote:
Guess he was in a bad spot coming off the suspension.
Fortunately, the best support system in sports awaits him.
No doubt.

Shield tarnished? Hell no. That's just a one dude's cry for help.
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Oh, Don't Worry About Me
Replies: 29
Views: 1561

Re: Oh, Don't Worry About Me

Howard, are you ok?
by tennbengal
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bo Kimble's Upset Special Pool
Replies: 23
Views: 1146

Re: Bo Kimble's Upset Special Pool

Chumley to me only exists in South Orange in late March every year...

btw, where is the thread discussing the missing plane?
by tennbengal
Fri Mar 14, 2014 5:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 809
Views: 48814

Re: NFL Offseason Thread

Just checking, but did the fan of a team that put a support system in place for what appears to be a serial killer really say they have a track record of straightening wayward players out?
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 809
Views: 48814

Re: NFL Offseason Thread

but they also have a track record of straightening players out
lolz
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 809
Views: 48814

Re: NFL Offseason Thread

I will say yes.

Also, I have no idea what a good value is anymore in this landscape. The Broncos are signing people like they are printing money and the salary cap doesn't apply to them.
by tennbengal
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:37 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 809
Views: 48814

Re: NFL Offseason Thread

Gunpowder wrote:Looks like the Raiders pulled the plug on the Saffold deal, Orioles-style. Probably a good move since that money was ridiculous for a guy who isn't very good.
And he ended up back with Rams.

Now Rams Fan has to take back the bad stuff he said about him.