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by wlu_lax6
Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:47 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Welcome NHL Las Vegas
Replies: 596
Views: 24517

Re: Welcome NHL Las Vegas

Practice facility for the ( ) Knights breaks ground this week. For those of you unfamiliar with Las Vegas, this is a VERY upscale neighborhood. Safe to expect that most future NHLers who play for the team and purchase homes will essentially be living right down the street. Makes sense Short commute...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Sep 14, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports
Replies: 70
Views: 4939

Re: North Carolina Bathrooms and Sports

Shirley wrote:My town alone is losing 4 NCAA championships. Nice work, GOP!
Just wait until the legislature folks down play the economic benefit of events like this.....which they all point to when bidding on these things
by wlu_lax6
Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

Many of the players are already under MLS contracts Atlanta has No. Position Player Nation — Midfielder Junior Burgos (on loan to Tampa Bay Rowdies[32]) El Salvador — Midfielder Andrew Carleton (on loan to Charleston Battery) (HGP) United States — Forward Kenwyne Jones (on loan to Central) Trinidad ...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:28 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

FC Dallas wins the US Open Cup 4-2 over Chicago...

Expansion Draft
5 players picked by each team (Minn and Atlanta)
Each current club will protect 11 senior players.
Generation Adidas and homegrown players are already exempt from selection.
No current team will lose more than one player
by wlu_lax6
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Two Thousand Zero Zero
Replies: 10
Views: 730

Re: Two Thousand Zero Zero

In the thread Two Thousand
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wlu_lax6 will spell something incorrectly
it will go NSFW
the thread will discuss soccer
a lost swamper will return
by wlu_lax6
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:08 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3481
Views: 225939

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

Well. Yeah. But because it's a tracking stock. Not because trey are building tracks. Tracking stocks are kinda weird. I can't link very well for phone but I swear I'm not being a dick when I say to google it. Hey aren't true stakes in a company per se and if I recall correctly from years ago they a...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 5763

Re: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread

so went to the US v. Finland game. US came out fast and playing hard and then just coasted in the 2nd and 3rd. Did not get exciting again until Finland scored 2 late in the 3rd period (and the US had to kill off a 6-4 the last 2:00 of the game). This was not the same intensity as the US v. Canada wa...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3481
Views: 225939

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

Did anyone else know that the Braves have a publicly traded tracking stock?
NASDAQ:BATRK
by wlu_lax6
Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cool Idea for a Sport that Needs It
Replies: 0
Views: 1888

Cool Idea for a Sport that Needs It

Terps v. Rutgers double header (Football and Wrestling) in Yankee Stadium. Wrestling is a tough sport for the NCAA but things like this are cool for the athletes and a way to show off a pretty fun sport. Maryland hosts a dual event every year with the gymnastics team ("Beauty and the Beasts&quo...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:03 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Headlines
Replies: 512
Views: 46937

Re: Random Headlines

Dictionary getting bigger Can't wait for my next scrabble game! More words getting added 'Merica YOLO kegerator Oompa Loompa scrumdiddlyumptious human bean Fuhgeddaboudit freemium moobs uptalk Vom Westminster bubble non-appology Squee Full list here http://public.oed.com/the-oed-today/recent-update...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Regular Season Thread the First
Replies: 172
Views: 7158

Re: 2016 NFL Regular Season Thread the First

Just doing my NFL pickems for Week 2. How can Washington be 3.5 point favorites over the Cowboys. I get the 3 points for being the home team, but there will be lots of cowboy fans in the stands. Is the thought that Dallas can't throw deep?
by wlu_lax6
Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 5763

Re: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread

So wait, Canada and the us have their own teams, but here is also a North America team? As well as a Europe team from countries that couldn't field a full team? Wtf? I understand the Team Europe concept, but what is the deal with Team NA? Is it just a youth team comprised of US and Canada players? ...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 5763

Re: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread

The 96 event was really fun. I vividly remember where I was watching the final (college party). Everyone was huddled around the TV cheering for the US. A good US showing could bring some attention.
by wlu_lax6
Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 5763

Re: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread

For any Bmore or DC based swamp folks. Can't make Wed game and will be more than happy to pass on my tixs for Team Sweeden v. Team Europe (7PM). PM if you want them (have an email out to some others).
by wlu_lax6
Mon Sep 12, 2016 6:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread
Replies: 2525
Views: 127361

Re: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread

Fantastic
by wlu_lax6
Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Jazz Thread
Replies: 45
Views: 5161

Re: The Jazz Thread

I appreciate Jazz but would not call myself knowledgeable at all. So I figured I would take one of them there MOOCs on it. Hamilton College has an EDX class running right now called Music160x Jazz: The Music, The Stories, The Players (https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:HamiltonX+Music160x+3T2...
by wlu_lax6
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 5763

Re: 2016 Hockey World Cup Thread

was a good 'friendly'. This tournament is going to fun. The US was very physical for a friendly against Canada. Brutal boarding and every time I looked the Canadian medical staff was helping some guy off the ice. Good if they play this style but bad for teams with lots of players who made the roste...
by wlu_lax6
Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: HS Football
Replies: 6
Views: 527

Re: HS Football

Might be the best thing going. So serious in GA. Rush Propst about to go 0-4. Georgia Public Broadcasting brings the heat on Fridays. So a guilty pleasure of mine was MTV Two A Days. As a result I saw the Rush Propst and wondered what had happened. I have officiated lacrosse games from Hoover High ...
by wlu_lax6
Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football 2016 Thread
Replies: 587
Views: 29471

Re: College Football 2016 Thread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSBsGDiVLqA Three thoughts on this: 1) Cool, but there are going to be a lot of people unable to see a single thing on the field. 2) Drones can get some cool footage. 3) Drones are a menace, and should be banned from areas where a lot of people congregate. Had to giv...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hogs Night Out
Replies: 0
Views: 1814

Hogs Night Out

This is a good post for the WaPo sports bog
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc- ... -of-video/
by wlu_lax6
Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Jeeves asks.. are ye a pansy or a tough mudder?
Replies: 34
Views: 3945

Re: Jeeves asks.. are ye a pansy or a tough mudder?

How about the Darth Valley Challenge?
by wlu_lax6
Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week One
Replies: 112
Views: 6636

Re: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week One

Good game Mr. D...
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Mucho Nachos for bring it back Ryan
by wlu_lax6
Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10989

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

by wlu_lax6
Thu Sep 08, 2016 5:21 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
Replies: 702
Views: 24563

Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification

I agree we are missing out on young players who are just not in the club situation, but not as bad as we used. US Soccer and a number of other organizations are trying to foster relationships in that group. Folks like Gideon Z and Andy Najar would fall into that category. I agree the drive is a big ...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The WWLIS Thread
Replies: 406
Views: 24147

Re: The WWLIS Thread

Skip Bayless leaving ESPN in August. That's the good news. The bad news is I doubt he's leaving for Myanmar, never to return to TV anywhere. Fox Sports 1. Former ESPN head who ushered in the "First Take" era now runs that network and has already brought in Cowherd and is shifting toward &...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Autumn Reading Thread
Replies: 50
Views: 2120

Re: Autumn Reading Thread

Just started this one
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by wlu_lax6
Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Replies: 3857
Views: 214034

Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

Jerry Heller, NWA Manager
by wlu_lax6
Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
Replies: 702
Views: 24563

Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification

The facial hair says he knows hilarious
by wlu_lax6
Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8832
Views: 409946

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Shirley wrote:Chrome's disabling of the Backspace key has severely hampered my browsing technique.
Isn't there some config you can change to put this back in?
by wlu_lax6
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
Replies: 702
Views: 24563

Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification

USA plays in 5 minutes. Anyone got a good BEin sports feed TV feed or wants to PM me a login to a legit service?
by wlu_lax6
Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Great Goals thread
Replies: 386
Views: 111883

Re: The Great Goals thread

nice strike but the celebration is a winner
http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/08 ... ation-card
by wlu_lax6
Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Pickem, Pro Pickem, Pro Survival
Replies: 5
Views: 321

Re: College Pickem, Pro Pickem, Pro Survival

Bump....College starts this week
by wlu_lax6
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8832
Views: 409946

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Duck Pin bowling kicks the everything piss out of Ten Pin Bowling
by wlu_lax6
Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gene Wilder
Replies: 23
Views: 1570

Re: Gene Wilder

wlu_lax6 wrote:Some great roles..Dr. Frankenstein, Jim the Wako Kid, Dave Lyons, Sigerson Holmes. Big loss
Tough month for guys in Mel Brooks movies--David Huddleston (Blazing Saddles) and Jack Riley (Spaceballs)
by wlu_lax6
Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gene Wilder
Replies: 23
Views: 1570

Gene Wilder

Some great roles..Dr. Frankenstein, Jim the Wako Kid, Dave Lyons, Sigerson Holmes. Big loss
by wlu_lax6
Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:40 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Mr. Fuji
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Mr. Fuji

One of the great WWF managers pinned at age 82.
by wlu_lax6
Sun Aug 28, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Replies: 71
Views: 5251

Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football

Okay so a team just dropped from the Premier League. First PM with your email address gets you the invite. You will have 24 hours to complete signup before I move to the 2nd person etc.
by wlu_lax6
Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Headlines
Replies: 512
Views: 46937

Re: Random Headlines

I still am not sure how this happens. I have been to zip lines and high ropes courses at several places. The thing that I am impressed by is the safety features of the equipment. Unless the wires fail I could not figure how a regular donk would fall off (maybe come out of their harness). The carabin...
by wlu_lax6
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
Replies: 574
Views: 29557

Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread

The whole point of the CBA was to not have these types of things happen. They basically can only negotiate over two points related to bonus (when it gets paid and can he be double-paid). However, the Chargers have also messed this up by publicly saying "Best" deal and pulling it off the ta...