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by Rams Fanny
Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The OFFICIAL 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
Replies: 430
Views: 16670

Re: The OFFICIAL 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

Not sure how often this has occurred in the playoffs, but the opposing goalies (Jimmy Howard and Ben Bishop) in the Det-TB series attended the same college: University of Maine.
by Rams Fanny
Mon Apr 11, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official 2016 Swamp NFL Mock Draft - HAULCITGO is on the clock
Replies: 101
Views: 5603

Re: The Official 2016 Swamp NFL Mock Draft

I'm in for the triumphant return of the LA Rams
by Rams Fanny
Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NHL 2015 - Weeks 1-27
Replies: 552
Views: 26706

Re: NHL 2015 - Weeks 1-27

brian wrote:Think I owe an Ottawa fan a beer or 10 next time I see one.
Happy to oblige. A fine end to a disappointing season.
by Rams Fanny
Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 30955

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

Among the other issues which will pop up for a Vegas stadium, the FAA might nix it.
Also the traffic can get pretty hairy down there as it is and there's not a whole lot of room to expand. It wouldn't ever be as bad as getting in/out of Foxboro but it wouldn't be a breeze either.
by Rams Fanny
Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 30955

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

Pruitt wrote:Browns Sign RG3
...and Rams fans everywhere breathe a sigh of relief.
by Rams Fanny
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fall Reading Thread
Replies: 45
Views: 2721

Re: Fall Reading Thread

Have read these two in the new year: https://static-secure.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Books/Pix/covers/2003/10/09/crimsonpetal4web.gif Interesting premise of Victorian England mostly told through eyes of a brothel worker. Well written with some interesting characters. Second half of the book a bit too mu...
by Rams Fanny
Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Season 15-16
Replies: 413
Views: 23487

Re: NBA Season 15-16

brian wrote:I'm gonna throw this out there but I made the biggest bet in my life ($2000) on GS hitting 72 wins or under (-220) at the all star break. So you all can sweat that with me.
After last night's game, it looks like only Tonya Harding can save you now...
by Rams Fanny
Sat Feb 20, 2016 4:21 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 30955

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

I may only be talking to myself, but the Laurinitis cut was surprising. He's a solid MLB. Long and Cook had to go.
by Rams Fanny
Sat Feb 20, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2134
Views: 187422

Re: The Live Music thread...

howard wrote:The Toasters, playing in Vegas this weekend? What, a Hillary rally?
Ha! Actually the lead singer encouraged everyone to caucus for Bernie. He also suggested Trump Tower be levelled...
by Rams Fanny
Sat Feb 20, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2134
Views: 187422

Re: The Live Music thread...

Saw The Toasters in a tiny place called Dive Bar last night. They had three opening acts but worth the wait. If you like ska at all, you should make an effort if they are in your area.
by Rams Fanny
Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cord cutting?
Replies: 493
Views: 37937

Re: Cord cutting?

The local debacle with CBS nearly blocked out for the Super Bowl (that's been fixed you'll all be relieved to hear) caused me to look at my cable bill and decide I can probably live without it. Cox internet would still be pumping in at a high rate due to four kids. My questions are: 1) We have Apple...
by Rams Fanny
Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 30955

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders? Yeah, I wouldn't hold my breath, but probably smart of Davis to try and pit San Diego against someone else since LA can't be used as a bargaining chip any longer. If a $1B ownership group, $500M expansion fee, and guaranteed 3/4 sellouts through season tickets isn't enough to...
by Rams Fanny
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 30955

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

Even St. Belichick (or St. Shanahan in your case, SCK) flamed out in his first head coaching job. It happens. I don't think you can dismiss McDaniels chances with a different team based on his time in Denver. I don't have a strong feeling one way or the other if he's going to be a good HC eventuall...
by Rams Fanny
Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 30955

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

Also....Woo-Hoo!!
by Rams Fanny
Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 30955

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

I don't understand the whole thing, because I thought the litigation between Al and the league that allowed him to move to LA the first time established the right of an owner to relocate w/o league approval. I don't know how that got reversed, either in court on within the league. Hasn't been rever...
by Rams Fanny
Sat Jan 09, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFC Playoffs
Replies: 150
Views: 6312

Re: 2016 NFC Playoffs

DaveInSeattle wrote:I'm wondering if they made the decision to hold him out, thinking that a first game back after 3 months in 0 degree weather is a hamstring or groin pull just waiting to happen.
No, more likely so no one will question Carroll when he wants to throw on 2nd-and-goal from the 1.
by Rams Fanny
Thu Dec 31, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Season 15-16
Replies: 413
Views: 23487

Re: NBA Season 15-16

Imagine the odds you could've gotten on a prop bet of GS losing and Philly winning on the same night.
by Rams Fanny
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 13
Replies: 93
Views: 3504

Re: NFL Week 13

Does anyone know the protocol for which penalty to accept when multiple of the same offense (i.e. two holding calls on offensive linemen) are called? Is it by uniform number? Is it random?
by Rams Fanny
Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 13
Replies: 93
Views: 3504

Re: NFL Week 13

Rams fire their offensive coordinator about five weeks too late You think Fisher is gone after this season? If we get together for the funer....er, game on Sunday we can pour one out for our respective head coaches. He has to go based solely on the football product. Theory in Rams circles is he is ...
by Rams Fanny
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 13
Replies: 93
Views: 3504

Re: NFL Week 13

Rams fire their offensive coordinator about five weeks too late
by Rams Fanny
Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Season 15-16
Replies: 413
Views: 23487

Re: NBA Season 15-16

A_B wrote:Wow. Augustin must be pulling a Lenny Dykstra!

And Carwash, Brad Stevens is the second-youngest at 39 I think.
New Dolphins coach is 39 as well
by Rams Fanny
Wed Oct 21, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Remember When the Swamp Had a Gambling Problem pt 2
Replies: 81
Views: 4594

Re: Remember When the Swamp Had a Gambling Problem pt 2

Reminded me of something I've though about often: I have never gambled in any form in my life. Unless your religious beliefs forbid you from gambling, I find this statement nearly impossible to be true. Do you mean you've never done any of the following?: Bought a scratch ticket Played Powerball or...
by Rams Fanny
Wed Oct 14, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread
Replies: 379
Views: 13892

Re: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread

Just came to the game after Bautista's HR. The announcer said the Jays are playing the game under protest. Aside from the "Pine Tar Game", has any protested game ever been replayed or resumed at point of protest? Don't know or care what the reason for the protest is, I can't imagine them u...
by Rams Fanny
Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Edmonton Oilers/All Things McDavid
Replies: 262
Views: 10980

Re: The Edmonton Oilers/McDavid's rookie year

govmentchedda wrote:Everybody's freaking out like this is the EPL and Big Sam Allardyce is going to solve all of your team's problems.
You're right, this is the NHL but John Tottorella just took a job so they're fucked.
by Rams Fanny
Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: In Which I Tell Every Swamper Why They Suck
Replies: 163
Views: 8328

Re: In Which I Tell Every Swamper Why They Suck

If you're going to go all Charlie-Sheen-on-a-crack-bender on us, the least you could do is post your rants in video form.
by Rams Fanny
Fri Sep 11, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 Predictions...
Replies: 45
Views: 1497

Re: NFL 2015 Predictions...

Isn't anybody going to threaten goat relations?
by Rams Fanny
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 1
Replies: 160
Views: 5328

Re: NFL Week 1

Took the Colts because I don't want to be part of a contest that Tyrod Taylor can knock me out of.
by Rams Fanny
Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp travel advice - Denver
Replies: 42
Views: 2454

Re: Swamp travel advice - Denver

There's excellent yak curry to be had at Sherpa's on Walnut st in Boulder.
by Rams Fanny
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Great Moments In Cheating
Replies: 17
Views: 1224

Re: Great Moments In Cheating

by Rams Fanny
Fri Sep 04, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2015 NFL Cuts
Replies: 12
Views: 709

Re: 2015 NFL Cuts

Eagles traded Barkley to Arizona to make room for Tim Tebow as their third QB. While I would never root for a player to get injured I have to admit I would to see Tebow Time in Philadelphia and all of the broken necks from people jumping off that bandwagon once he starts to stink it up. Given the s...
by Rams Fanny
Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Conference Power Rankings
Replies: 54
Views: 2621

Re: Swamp Conference Power Rankings

Maine. Same boats as Ryan. America East Conference: (3): Ryan, Rush, Rams Fanny American Athletic Conference: Atlantic 10 Conference (2): Mister D; J-Lo, Rush Atlantic Coast Conference (3): Dsafetyguy, vandwagon, Shirley Atlantic Sun Conference: Big 12 Conference: Big East Conference(1): L-jam Big S...
by Rams Fanny
Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring - Summer Reading Thread
Replies: 113
Views: 6994

Re: Spring - Summer Reading Thread

Haven't posted in this thread yet so here's been my summer reading: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BHMcux1KL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg Really good. My slight complaint is I was looking for a larger discussion of his "Code" rather than his military exploits but then again, that w...
by Rams Fanny
Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Barclays Premier League 2015/2016-and other Euro League talk
Replies: 539
Views: 31559

Re: Barclays Premier League 2015/2016-and other Euro League

Manchester City agree £54m fee with Wolfsburg for Kevin De Bruyne Help me out with learning the whole "transfers" world of soccer: 1. Wolfsburg essentially traded De Bruyne to City for a truckfull cash, correct? 2. Is it common for teams to sell their best player even though it will signi...
by Rams Fanny
Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Midweek Music Game
Replies: 50
Views: 1922

Re: Midweek Music Game

5. Florida
by Rams Fanny
Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:21 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Midweek Music Game
Replies: 50
Views: 1922

Re: Midweek Music Game

5. Miami 2017- Billy Joel
by Rams Fanny
Sun Aug 09, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Presidential Race
Replies: 6046
Views: 293348

Re: 2016 Presidential Race

I starting to think the Trump campaign is some sort of weird Joaquin Phoenix project.
by Rams Fanny
Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB July 2015
Replies: 209
Views: 10721

Re: MLB July 2015

Pretty much guaranteed that with this HR Derby format someone will have a strained oblique by tomorrow morning.
by Rams Fanny
Fri Jul 03, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2015 NBA Draft & Offseason
Replies: 80
Views: 4620

Re: 2015 NBA Draft & Offseason

Maybe the Kings should just trade Cousins to Cleveland for Love and then Lebron can coach him up.
by Rams Fanny
Mon Jun 01, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Game of Thrones....
Replies: 981
Views: 47430

Re: Game of Thrones....

Jerloma wrote:I haven't read any books but you have to think, if fire is the only way to kill those things, it seems likely that the only army that can outmatch them will have some dragons prominently involved.
And perhaps a bit of wildfire which Tyrion has access to (or at least knows the location of)....
by Rams Fanny
Sat May 23, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2015 - May
Replies: 103
Views: 3306

Re: MLB 2015 - May

'Hey, didn't you used to be Stephen Strasburg?'