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by SportsDoc
Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:28 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Climate Change
Replies: 10
Views: 748

Re: Climate Change

Be careful what you wish for.
by SportsDoc
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Larry King
Replies: 11
Views: 204

Re: Larry King

His TV schtick never caught on for me. but, back in the '80s, before his CNN gig, he was on late night radio (KOA out of Denver for me) and he was excellent. I was a regular listener.
by SportsDoc
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hank Aaron
Replies: 40
Views: 555

Re: Hank Aaron

Saw him hit the HR that passed Babe on a 13'' B&W TV in my dorm room. When the dude came out of the stands I thought "Oh shit". Thought something bad would happen. Thankfully it did not. Really wanted him to break the record the previous fall for his own safety/sanity. Found out years ...
by SportsDoc
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tokyo Olympics 2020
Replies: 442
Views: 13703

Re: Tokyo Olympics 2020

So, if Japan cancels, are there other options? IE: Move location but have Olympics in 2021 elsewhere. Keep in Japan but move again to 2022. Cancel completely and prepare for 2024. It seems from reports it's cancel, but that seems so wrong for the athletes, who's window for competition is very short....
by SportsDoc
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: CONFERENCE COCKSMITHERY
Replies: 91
Views: 1122

Re: CONFERENCE COCKSMITHERY

I'm thinking a Vikings - Steelers Super Bowl!
by SportsDoc
Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Anything new around here?
Replies: 13
Views: 325

Re: Anything new around here?

Well, since the last time I posted (I think mid 2015) : I retired and sold my practice in ND I sold my ND home and moved to Phoenix area for winters Still have the lake place in Bemidji for summers My wife was diagnosed with cancer. She beat it My Mom passed away, but my Dad is still kicking at 91 I...
by SportsDoc
Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Anything new around here?
Replies: 13
Views: 325

Anything new around here?

Just checking in.
by SportsDoc
Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
Replies: 547
Views: 21688

Re: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread

BSF21 wrote:Is that's the most Leafs loss ever? 4 from the league's newest star, lose 5-4 in OT.
Yikes! Matthews scores 4, but Toronto can't stop Ottawa from scoring 5? Another long, disappointing year ahead for the Leafs.
by SportsDoc
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Opioids
Replies: 99
Views: 5797

Re: Opioids

After my brain surgery I got a prescription for 50 hydrocodone (about a two-week supply if I took it at scheduled intervals, which I very much had to for the first 10 days. Your skull re-fusing itself back together is not a comfortable feeling). I was supposed to get 1 refill of 50 pills, but it to...
by SportsDoc
Wed Oct 05, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Opioids
Replies: 99
Views: 5797

Re: Opioids

This is a serious problem. As a prescriber, I feel rules allow for too many pills to be prescribed at a time. It is not unusual for people with chronic pain or major surgeries to be given anywhere from 120-240 pills in 1 prescription. Why? Because the DEA doesn't allow for refills or phoned in presc...
by SportsDoc
Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Ryder Cup
Replies: 56
Views: 2234

Re: 2016 Ryder Cup

Just back from Ryder Cup. WoW was that cool to be at! Reed supposedly said in the team room Saturday night: "I don't care where you put me, but I want that fucking Leprechaun!" Those first 8 holes were electric. Both fed off the crowd and yet had great sportsmanship with each other. Loved ...
by SportsDoc
Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Let's Talk About Campus Rape
Replies: 95
Views: 6131

Re: Let's Talk About Campus Rape

While campus assault is an important issue, Title IX language has complicated how schools handle such allegations. I have 2 daughters who attended UND, so I am acutely aware of the potential for abuse. There are 2 issues that concern me as to "due process". One is the school's running on w...
by SportsDoc
Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Ryder Cup
Replies: 56
Views: 2234

Re: 2016 Ryder Cup

I'll be there. Look for me. I'll be wearing a red USA pullover.

USA 15 1/2, Europe 12 1/2.
by SportsDoc
Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Two Thousand Zero Zero
Replies: 10
Views: 730

Re: Two Thousand Zero Zero

In the thread Two Thousand http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/conanobrien/images/d/d5/Conan2000.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090604172323 wlu_lax6 will spell something incorrectly it will go NSFW the thread will discuss soccer a lost swamper will return Could do a little Zager and Evans: "In the ...
by SportsDoc
Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football 2016 Thread
Replies: 587
Views: 29471

Re: College Football 2016 Thread

This NDSU thing is getting silly. Just move up already. Like, past the Big Ten. They have a couple key issues. First is stadium capacity. Neither their FB (20,000) or BB (4,000) would be acceptable for a major D-I Conference. Second is cost of travel in all sports, including the women's sports woul...
by SportsDoc
Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Regular Season Thread the First
Replies: 172
Views: 7158

Re: 2016 NFL Regular Season Thread the First

Steep price but i guess hey are in a win now mindset. Bradford seems a similar fit I suppose. I think the Vikes totally overpayed (why not wait a few days and see if Bradford, or someone else, gets cut?). But I think they realize that Peterson has only so much tread left on the tires, and I really ...
by SportsDoc
Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Regular Season Thread the First
Replies: 172
Views: 7158

Re: 2016 NFL Regular Season Thread the First

I'll take a Green Bay vs. New England SB. Packers win. Palmer will piss away the NFC Title game. Steelers will have too many injuries. Kap stays on roster, they don't trust Gabbert. He's explained himself adequately enough for most people. His behavior last night was consistent and he did honor the ...
by SportsDoc
Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

If you get a discounted meal at Applebee's on Veteran's Day, you're a veteran. (Literally, "if you've ever served" makes you a vet, but for the longest time while I was in I still thought I had to be separated in one way or another to be one .) That's how my SIL viewed it too. When he was...
by SportsDoc
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

mister d wrote:Semi-serious question: Do you think these racist fucks stand up off their couches if the anthem makes the national telecast?
Serious question: who are "these racist fucks"? Does it include any and all who are opposed to Kap's actions? And, no, I don't stand for the anthem at home.
by SportsDoc
Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gene Wilder
Replies: 23
Views: 1570

Re: Gene Wilder

Silver Streak was my personal favorite. Underrated for sure.
by SportsDoc
Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

Irony: SF trades Kap to Cowboys and NFL reverses its decision on the Dallas helmet decals.
by SportsDoc
Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

All the bosses have said the right things so far, but I will be interested to see if that continues if this gets more traction. The NFL is not as progressive as the NBA, where I think Silver loves that the players are speaking out and being in the media. Builds the overall brand. But there was a so...
by SportsDoc
Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

SD: Its the american flag, not the american military flag. Giving them more say than you or I over the anthem isn't based in any fact. I'm not giving them more say, but they have the right to be offended by the action and Kap's response that he respects the military does not change the fact they ar...
by SportsDoc
Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

Also what in the name of happy horseshit does him not standing for the anthem have to do with the troops? Someone explain that to me. Depends on perspective doesn't it. Just because Kap says he is not disrepecting the troops and those who died for our freedoms and that he appreciates all those in t...
by SportsDoc
Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

Kap's response to ESPN today was very articulate. Well reasoned. He even seems to despise both Hillary and Trump, so he and I have things in common. But, as johnnie pointed out, his protest has side-stepped his message. Which is why I would like to see him stand for the anthem. Make his points anoth...
by SportsDoc
Sun Aug 28, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

Also, someone should keep a running tally of everyone who praised Muhammad Ali for his courage of convictions two months ago who bashes Kaepernick for this. I'm guessing it won't be a short list. The better analogy would be a tally of those who praised Ali when he would not be inducted in the servi...
by SportsDoc
Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports
Replies: 70
Views: 4939

Re: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports

I feel, overall, a law to require people to use bathrooms and locker rooms associated with their birth sex seems reasonable, at least until they have completed the surgical and physical change to the other sex. My wife teaches (taught?) a student going through a sex change. He started law school (a...
by SportsDoc
Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports
Replies: 70
Views: 4939

Re: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports

Why don't you two get a room? And anyone here should feel comfortable speaking their mind on these kinds of things. As long as you don't vote third party. (i keed, i keed) Howard, Howard, Howard. I just wish we lived in the same town, we would be best friends. You are a classic. Even though you don...
by SportsDoc
Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Dementia/Alzheimer's
Replies: 16
Views: 861

Re: Dementia/Alzheimer's

Any Swampers have any experience dealing with this? My MIL is starting to slide very quickly away and my wife is the only support system that's in place. My FIL is a piece of work who doesn't care to see it or just doesn't care and my SIL lives 90 minutes away and is no help whatsoever. My poor wif...
by SportsDoc
Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports
Replies: 70
Views: 4939

Re: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports

I'm not trying to create a curfufle, just stating my concerns, while also putting forward that the NBA is very suspect the in this whole issue. I'm not trying to create a huge debate, just stating my feelings and concerns. And I am glad you did, and I hope that the tone of my response did not make ...
by SportsDoc
Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports
Replies: 70
Views: 4939

Re: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports

While I have no problem with the LGB community, I have never been able to wrap my head around the T. Doesn't make sense to me. The key is taking the "I don't understand it" aspect and simply accepting you don't understand it and letting people who do handle the decisions. Not understandin...
by SportsDoc
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports
Replies: 70
Views: 4939

Re: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports

While I have no problem with the LGB community, I have never been able to wrap my head around the T. Doesn't make sense to me. But, that's just me. I feel, overall, a law to require people to use bathrooms and locker rooms associated with their birth sex seems reasonable, at least until they have co...
by SportsDoc
Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: First big news story as a kid?
Replies: 51
Views: 3612

Re: First big news story as a kid?

Born in 1953.

First strong recollection is JFK assassination. Was home for lunch and they interrupted my Mom's soap with the news. Saw it on a 13" B&W television.
by SportsDoc
Wed May 11, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Pittsburgh Penguins
Replies: 589
Views: 29107

Re: The Phil Kessel Experience/Pittsburgh Penguins

I hate Kessel, but he's having a great Stanley Cup run! Gotta give the dude credit. Never thought he was a gamer, but he sure is this year!
by SportsDoc
Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA continues to talk out of both sides of its mouth
Replies: 20
Views: 1107

Re: NCAA continues to talk out of both sides of its mouth

A_B wrote:Coaches want the practice time, too
Bingo!
by SportsDoc
Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fighting Sioux Win #8
Replies: 6
Views: 289

Fighting Sioux Win #8

That is all. Please return to your regularly scheduled programming.
by SportsDoc
Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: U-18 Hockey World Championship
Replies: 1
Views: 265

Re: U-18 Hockey World Championship

Same drug as Sharapova, and their volleyball team. Must be Good!
by SportsDoc
Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Replies: 617
Views: 31317

Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread

CBC? They were down there last week and they could not stand the stench of the bay. The World Cup and Olympic money was supposed to help clean that up. Instead the Olympics keep getting more expensive and the taxes keep going up. Brazillians pay for these events twice and get nothing out of it. Qu'...
by SportsDoc
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Harper Lee
Replies: 14
Views: 967

Re: Harper Lee

Well, yeah. Faulkner is way better than Harper Lee . So is Hemingway and Steinbeck and Fitzgerald and any number of authors. Doesn't mean it isn't a great book though. ETA: Not saying you're saying that, I realize. Just saying that the professor sounds dumb. I don't agree with that, personally. I t...
by SportsDoc
Tue Feb 02, 2016 1:04 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Scariest presidential candidate
Replies: 74
Views: 3935

Re: Scariest presidential candidate

I choose Sanders. I like living in a competitive free market capitalist country. I don't want the U.S. to become a country where everyone gets a participation ribbon.