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by Yard of Junk
Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Kentucky vs the NBA
Replies: 22
Views: 1040

Re: Kentucky vs the NBA

"I honestly believe Kentucky would make the NBA Playoffs in the East." - Larry Brown Agree.... this is dumb. Heard a podcast recently where they were talking with a couple of Vegas bookmakers. They basically said that, yes, this was nonsensical. That Kentucky would be a 4 point dog even a...
by Yard of Junk
Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?
Replies: 389
Views: 9552

Re: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?

Rex wrote:Any interest in revving up the tournament edition of the SuperContest this year? I didn't have time for picking regular season games this year, but I just had a fortuitous clearing up of my March schedule.
I'm in....the more gambling on the tournament, the better!
by Yard of Junk
Tue Mar 03, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMPCRASH MARCH MADNESS ROUND 1 BRACKETS AND QUESTIONS
Replies: 105
Views: 4164

Re: SWAMPCRASH MARCH MADNESS ROUND 1 BRACKETS AND QUESTIONS

govmentchedda wrote:World's largest cocktail party in round 1?
Damn right. Turning them in and hoping for some Belue to Scott type answers.
by Yard of Junk
Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Authors Rising From The Dead or Scam?
Replies: 2
Views: 385

Re: Authors Rising From The Dead or Scam?

So first we get found Dr. Seuss and now Lost Sherlock Holmes. http://mashable.com/2015/02/20/lost-sherlock-holmes-story/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I am starting to become a skeptic of "found" works. And those from authors not deceased. http://www.nytimes.com...
by Yard of Junk
Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMPCRASH MARCH MADNESS
Replies: 41
Views: 2522

Re: SWAMPCRASH MARCH MADNESS

In! Who can refuse a swampcrash?

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by Yard of Junk
Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: A non-masters/majors golf thread 2014-2021
Replies: 526
Views: 23634

Re: A non-masters/majors golf thread 2014/2015

Tiger is um, not back. 44 on the front nine. It's starting to get sad. I had a local golf pro tell me three or four years ago that he didn't think Tiger would win another major. I argued he was still young, many golfers play their best in their late 30s, and Tiger would get at least two or three mo...
by Yard of Junk
Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS - ANSWER BY 12:30 ET
Replies: 56
Views: 2727

Re: NFL Swampcrash CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS (Due Fri)

The Sybian wrote:Sorry, just e-mailed
If not too late, mine will be there in five minutes.
by Yard of Junk
Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:38 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash DIVISIONAL ROUND
Replies: 112
Views: 2679

Re: NFL Swampcrash DIVISIONAL ROUND

Oh, I get it. I was pretty sure this was a right answer. I'm just surprised others were too. His era was a long time ago. Not so with Calhoun and Boheim. And John Thompson was far more legendary. Also, I don't take this place as having much of a NY metro area population. How many lived anywhere nea...
by Yard of Junk
Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?
Replies: 389
Views: 9552

Re: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?

Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhGQgVsQ40PfdExZRC1Da1d6cmNodUt6QnVtSU1vdkE&usp=sharing#gid=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Official Rules: 1) Each player must make 100 picks. 2) Each player must make 10 picks per week (20 picks in Week 9): -...
by Yard of Junk
Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football Championship Week & Beyond
Replies: 337
Views: 12164

Re: College Football Championship Week & Beyond

Chaos! I don't know if he got in. If a QB completes a pass and it get lateraled a bunch of times and run in for a TD, does the QB still get credit for a TD pass? Edit: i don't like going for two, your team worked so hard to come back in the 2nd half, let them play OT. It was originally a forward pa...
by Yard of Junk
Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football Championship Week & Beyond
Replies: 337
Views: 12164

Re: College Football Championship Week & Beyond

Saw a wonderfully shanked 9 yard punt the other night by Louisiana-Layayette. In fairness, I checked and it seems the kid kicked a 59 yarder the previous kick but somehow im thinking that was the rolling, misplayed fair catch type of kick. But yeah, the BYU game was entertaining, highlighted by the...
by Yard of Junk
Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Central Fucking Michigan
Replies: 47
Views: 2508

Re: Central Fucking Michigan

EdRomero wrote:I might be late for Christmas Eve dinner. What a great last play.
Just checking the swamp after the holidays. I had a small wager on Western Kentucky in this game. One of the worst beats ever!
by Yard of Junk
Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Hoops Early Season Tourney and Blowouts
Replies: 96
Views: 4839

Re: NCAA Hoops Early Season Tourney and Blowouts

NJIT?!!?!?!?!!? Ha! When I saw the score, and clicked on the story, I also read that NJIT was the only remaining independent IA hoops team. I was curious if they had a fantastic season, if they would any chance for the tourney. Googled their schedule to see that with the Michigan win, they are now ...
by Yard of Junk
Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2014 WEEK FOURTEEN
Replies: 90
Views: 3758

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2014 WEEK FOURTEEN

I would have guessed Reeves for Atlanta. Shanahan was in Denver for like 15 years. Smith must have just passed him. I went Reeves as well. However, my love of crappy Atlanta teams did pay off. The Braves were so sad when I was a kid I had a Jeff Burroughs poster on my wall. Immediately popped into ...
by Yard of Junk
Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 10
Replies: 104
Views: 4651

Re: NFL Week 10

The Lions should try to talk Eddie Murray out of retirement to kick for them at this point. This really isn't a crazy idea. The Falcons did that a few years ago with Morton Anderson after a couple of failed kickers in pre-season and early in the season. (I think one was Matt Prater). They grabbed M...
by Yard of Junk
Fri Nov 07, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2014 WEEK TEN
Replies: 150
Views: 6904

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2014 WEEK TEN

Ryan wrote:Different Bruce Smith. Rest assured the questioner got his own answer right
The beauty of having one's own swampcrash question.....
by Yard of Junk
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 NFL Week 8
Replies: 68
Views: 2832

Re: 2014 NFL Week 8

degenerasian wrote:The Falcons just out-Lioned the Lions!
The Lions, nor any other team, have anything on the Falcons in losing in horrible ways. That game summed up 48 years of Falcons football in a four minute snapshot.
by Yard of Junk
Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football August/September 2014
Replies: 138
Views: 6827

Re: College Football August/September 2014

Going to my first Georgia road game in several years this weekend vs. Mizzou. News today that Todd Gurley suspend end for signing memorabilia. Damn..... Go to Shakespeare's Unfortunately, a 2 hr wait post game, so we went to the three story bar/restaurant just up the Street. Great time in Columbia ...
by Yard of Junk
Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football August/September 2014
Replies: 138
Views: 6827

Re: College Football August/September 2014

Going to my first Georgia road game in several years this weekend vs. Mizzou. News today that Todd Gurley suspend end for signing memorabilia. Damn.....
by Yard of Junk
Fri Sep 19, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 3
Replies: 101
Views: 4518

Re: NFL Week 3

AB_skin_test wrote:ASS kicking.
Tampa Bay needs to get out the creamsickle uniforms. I see 0-16 in their future.
by Yard of Junk
Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Podcasts
Replies: 1415
Views: 136636

Re: Podcasts

I tend to listen to podcasts when I'm doing mundane shit around the house. I've recently come to the conclusion that I am getting really sick of my usual podcast rotation, which consists primarily of Grantland/ESPN offerings. What podcasts (if any) do y'all regularly listen to? Any recommendations?...
by Yard of Junk
Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:59 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2145
Views: 177369

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

Pruitt wrote:From a Bills fan group on facebook.

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Someone should tell the guy that despite a good year for OJ, the Bills didn't win the Super Bowl in 1975......
by Yard of Junk
Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Official Brain Tumor thread
Replies: 177
Views: 8468

Re: Official Brain Tumor thread

Brian: Same good wishes as everyone else. Hate that you are having to go through this.
by Yard of Junk
Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swampers on the golf course
Replies: 270
Views: 14417

Re: Swampers on the golf course

I carded my first-ever eagle yesterday. It only took me 20+ years to accomplish this achievement, but it finally happened. I hit a driver and 3-hybrid to get the ball on the green, and then sank a 15-foot putt for eagle. It was a hell of a way to start the round (Hole 1 at Hawk's Nest Golf Club ). ...
by Yard of Junk
Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SPOILERS Thread -- Dances with Dragons/Game of Thrones
Replies: 63
Views: 3298

Re: SPOILERS Thread -- Dances with Dragons/Game of Thrones

Okay, here are my thoughts: This was the most disappointed I've been in an episode since I started reading the books (midway through last season). I don't want to come across as a snobby book guy, because I think they've adapted most of the big moments superbly (the Red Wedding, Joffrey's death, th...
by Yard of Junk
Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2014
Replies: 165
Views: 7468

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2014 (1 SPOT LEFT)

I'm in if there is an opening. Would be glad to assist with questions from time to time if that helps get a crash going.
by Yard of Junk
Mon May 26, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Joe Namath - HOF - Can someone explain why please?
Replies: 12
Views: 1034

Re: Joe Namath - HOF - Can someone explain why please?

Hello all, I don't get this, he predicted a famous win (and then led his team to victory), he gave the AFL some hype/credibility... I can think of a few retired QB's who will never make the HOF, but led their team to a SB victory (Hostetler, Rypien, Brad Johnson, Dilfer, Plunkett) and just about al...
by Yard of Junk
Sat May 17, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Masters 2014
Replies: 46
Views: 2273

Re: Masters 2014

I applied for two tickets for every day. I've none it since they opened this process and never been picked. This is the year! And the badges would just be for one day, no? It's not a full tournament pass if you get picked. The way I read the site, yes, it would be a one day badge on the real tourna...
by Yard of Junk
Wed May 14, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Masters 2014
Replies: 46
Views: 2273

Re: Masters 2014

Ticket Lottery Open for 2015. https://tickets.masters.com/en_US/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;? If anyone is thinking of applying, its usually a fair chance for practice round tickets.... I've gotten them two out of five years applied for. I've never known anyon...
by Yard of Junk
Mon May 12, 2014 9:52 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SPOILERS Thread -- Dances with Dragons/Game of Thrones
Replies: 63
Views: 3298

Re: SPOILERS Thread -- Dances with Dragons/Game of Thrones

I'm hoping we get to the Tower of the Hand scene next Sunday night..... it should be outstanding.
by Yard of Junk
Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Masters 2014
Replies: 46
Views: 2273

Re: Masters 2014

Ridiculous weather. -7 is the lead after today. I peg one of the -2 or -1 to shoot 67 or 66. Well, i may be half right. Bubba was bringing it. Three Georgia Bulldogs made the cut (Bubba, Kirk, and Henley. English did not, although he is a heck of a young player too). You may hear some barking after...
by Yard of Junk
Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Masters 2014
Replies: 46
Views: 2273

Re: Masters 2014

Entered a Masters pool today. We can pick any six golfers, four have to make the cut to qualify. Lowest four combined scores of the pool entrants wins the pot. I went with:

Jason Day
Webb Simpson
Dustin Johnson
Matt Kuchar
Philly Mick
Fred Couples
by Yard of Junk
Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?
Replies: 389
Views: 9552

Re: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?

Saved my best week of the season for the last week, but not enough to catch Rex. Happy to squeak out 2nd, though. We did a modified version of this for the tournament last year..... anyone inclined to put it together again?
by Yard of Junk
Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?
Replies: 389
Views: 9552

Re: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?

Yes... I understood we were doing 200 for 1st and 50 for 2nd. Rex had locked up first. Congrats on a great season. Ill take florida
Mich st
today.
by Yard of Junk
Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?
Replies: 389
Views: 9552

Re: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?

NC State +12
Florida -5.5
Michigan State -1.5
New Mexico
Providence +8.5
Iowa State -1
by Yard of Junk
Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?
Replies: 389
Views: 9552

Re: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?

Saturday Conference USA Favorite Line Underdog Louisiana Tech 3 Tulsa Atlantic Coast Conference Virginia 3 Pittsburgh Duke 11 NC State Southeastern Conference Florida -5.5 Tenn Kentucky -6 Georgia Atlantic 10 Conference Saint Joseph's 2½ St. Bonaventure Vcu 5 George Washington Big Ten Conference Mic...
by Yard of Junk
Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?
Replies: 389
Views: 9552

Re: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?

Tennessee
Kentucky BB
Kansas
Creighton
Clemson
Providence
Houston
by Yard of Junk
Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?
Replies: 389
Views: 9552

Re: 2014 Swamp NCAA Hoops SuperContest?

Auburn BB
Oregon
by Yard of Junk
Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMPCRASH FANTASY FOOTBALL ROUND 1
Replies: 129
Views: 4377

Re: SWAMPCRASH FANTASY FOOTBALL ROUND 1

Quite possibly my best ever crash -- the answers I thought would be good were good, and I knew at least one correct answer for the hockey and soccer questions. (Team Bourbon should be aware that "Gretzsky" will probably be my answer for every hockey question). Love seeing the crash back on...