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by Pruitt
Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread
Replies: 379
Views: 13874

Re: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread

A_B wrote:I'm looking for the Elias sports bureau tweet telling us that Three errors in a row hasn't happened since gloves have been allowed.
I don't even remember it happening in my little league games.

A choke job for the ages by the Rangers.
by Pruitt
Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread
Replies: 379
Views: 13874

Re: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread

mister d wrote:If people cared about the Rangers, the defensive failures narrative would be massive.
I was telling my daughter that I have never seen three consecutive errors in a game. Unreal.

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by Pruitt
Wed Oct 14, 2015 6:11 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread
Replies: 379
Views: 13874

Re: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread

Maybe my favorite inning of all-time. No exaggeration. I have never, ever seen anything like that. I could hear my neighbours screaming as well. And someone should tell that Dyson kid that if you give up a three run homer late in a do or die playoff game, you should maybe just shut the hell up. Fuc...
by Pruitt
Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Emails and grammar
Replies: 37
Views: 2069

Re: Emails and grammar

This is a real "don't get me started..." thread for me. I teach TV writing in the winter semester and am perpetually shocked by the fact that students use text abbreviations in formal presentations. But when it comes to emails from friends and associates, what makes me crazy is the lack of...
by Pruitt
Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Twitter
Replies: 1272
Views: 134499

Re: Twitter

Jerloma wrote:That escalated quickly.

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Could that not be included in the irony thread?
by Pruitt
Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 6
Replies: 58
Views: 3752

Re: NFL 2015 - Week 6

devilfluff wrote: I'm actually sorta excited to have Cassel as my team's QB this week.
It must have hurt to type that.
by Pruitt
Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6254
Views: 351938

Re: Temporary Television

duff wrote:
The Sybian wrote:Anyone watch The Leftovers? The concept intrigues me, but most shows like that end up sucking. I'm still feeling burned by Flash Forward
It started out decent, but lost interest real fast.
I'll second that.

The book was the same way for me.
by Pruitt
Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:48 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Presidential Race
Replies: 6046
Views: 286864

Re: 2016 Presidential Race

I think that many who might say they are for one of the Republican extremist candidates right now, because it feels good to be negative about the direction of this bi-partisan government (voicing protest), will feel less good about indicating that they think these people should be president when th...
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 6
Replies: 58
Views: 3752

Re: NFL 2015 - Week 6

Rush2112 wrote:So Pruitt what's your over/under on TDs and yards that Cassell will throw against the Giants?
Giants aren't particularly good defending the pass.

But it is Matt Cassel.

I'll go 1 and 220.
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! Challenge October 2015
Replies: 275
Views: 12572

Re: Final Jeopardy! Challenge October 2015

howard 8-1
Moreta 8-1
Pruitt 6-3
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: (The End of) Journalism Thread
Replies: 783
Views: 61205

Re: (The End of) Journalism Thread

howard wrote:This is a work of satire.

Tell that to the half dozen Facebook friends of mine who posted it with tongue not in cheek.
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 6
Replies: 58
Views: 3752

Re: NFL 2015 - Week 6

I understand.
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fantasy Football Advice 2016
Replies: 324
Views: 15081

Re: Fantasy Football Advice 2016

You know, there are three or four tight ends who are worth treating better than kickers.

I don't think I have ever had a good one in all my years of Fantasy, so even if he lasts for a month, I am satisfied.
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 6
Replies: 58
Views: 3752

NFL 2015 - Week 6

How typically Bills is this? Tyrod Taylor takes over in the second half of a game, almosyt singlehandedly pulls the team to a victory. Running, passing, getting his teammates fired up... And... Surprising Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) might miss multiple games due to a sprained MCL, per Jaso...
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Old Timey Music for Howard and DC
Replies: 1594
Views: 167761

Re: Old Timey Music for Howard and DC

Really good blues man named Smokin' Joe Kubek died on the weekend.

He and his partner B'nois King played good old-fashioned Texas Blues. Always good for a listen.

by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 2:21 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fantasy Football Advice 2016
Replies: 324
Views: 15081

Re: Fantasy Football Advice 2016

Somehow, Antonio Gates was on the waiver wire. Thanks to him, I won by 3 points this week.

Kamar Aiken, Matt Jones, Allen Robinson... a regular murderers row!
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Long Reads
Replies: 286
Views: 21830

Re: Long Reads

Great stuff.

Thanks.
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Headlines
Replies: 513
Views: 47459

Re: Random Headlines

Chow Yun-Schmaltz!
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hilarious Lawsuits
Replies: 81
Views: 7289

Re: Hilarious Lawsuits

“The injuries, losses and harms to the plaintiff were caused by the negligence and carelessness of the minor defendant in that a reasonable eight years old under those circumstances would know or should have known that a forceful greeting such as the one delivered by the defendant to the plaintiff ...
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Headlines
Replies: 513
Views: 47459

Re: Random Headlines

Shirley wrote:Ninjew!
Bruce Leebowitz!
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football Week 6
Replies: 35
Views: 2123

Re: College Football Week 6

I have two theories: 1 - He has something with his health going on. 2 - He wanted the new guy to get to start his career against Vanderbilt. Or, team is 0-4 in the SEC and he couldn't face a tough game against Tennessee and three pretty much losses against top ten teams. People love Spurrier, so he...
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread
Replies: 379
Views: 13874

Re: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread

Other thing I saw speculated is it was a pregame plan to go with Dickey then the complete opposite of Dickey. If thats the case, either Gibbons was preposterously rigid or Price was ramped up so early he had to be used, even though it was a 6 run game. They mentioned that Price was up and throwing ...
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:49 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 5
Replies: 152
Views: 3991

Re: NFL 2015 - Week 5

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/12/steelers-touchdown-avoids-another-nfl-officiating-controversy/ I thought it got to the 2 minute warning rather quickly. That's funny. I went to take a leak and it was a commercial. I was perplexed as how it was the 2 minute warning. That call...I can'...
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! Challenge October 2015
Replies: 275
Views: 12572

Re: Final Jeopardy! Challenge October 2015

howard 7-1
Moreta 7-1
Pruitt 5-3
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:39 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Headlines
Replies: 513
Views: 47459

Re: Random Headlines

Jerusalem Man With Nunchucks Subdues Terrorist.

http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/194145/ ... gn=oct2015
by Pruitt
Tue Oct 13, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Videos
Replies: 1993
Views: 202690

Re: Random Videos

Amazing time lapse of a very busy day in the Port of Amsterdam.

by Pruitt
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 5
Replies: 152
Views: 3991

Re: NFL 2015 - Week 5

Rush2112 wrote:Tom Brady 20/27; 10.2 AVG; 275 Yards; 2 TDs; 0 INTs; 5-28 Sacks; 130.9 RTG; 24.1 ESPN-QBR
Brandon Weeden 26/39; 4,8 AVG; 188 Yards; 0 TD; 1 INT; 3-24 Sacks; 67.0 RTG; 27.5 ESPN-QBR

That's a fantastic stat there ESPN.
Anyone want to hear my rant about advanced stats again?
by Pruitt
Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2145
Views: 223607

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

Nice watch.
by Pruitt
Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8938
Views: 422387

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

For the Canadian Swampers: What is the deal with the above ground-pools? I was up there a week ago and noticed on the trip that like 80% of homes have them, even if they take up the majority of the yard space. Is this a Quebec-specific thing, or nationwide? Must be a Quebec thing. Others have notic...
by Pruitt
Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:39 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 5
Replies: 152
Views: 3991

Re: NFL 2015 - Week 5

A_B wrote:So, maybe Pettine knows more about his QBs than I do.
I should send him an e-mail of apology. But man, the Ravens defence sucks so hard.
by Pruitt
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 5
Replies: 152
Views: 3991

Re: NFL 2015 - Week 5

I hope I come out guns blazin'. Hardy har har? https://twitter.com/GarbageTime/status/651971250684719104 *boom* This comment was the second one on YouTube: J. Mark 3 hours ago That's why women shouldn't have a sports show your dumb ass is too emotional and take away from the game and bitch and cry ...
by Pruitt
Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fantasy Football Advice 2016
Replies: 324
Views: 15081

Re: Fantasy Football Advice 2016

My starters should include Marshawn Lynch, Steve Smith and Alshon Jeffery.

I scooped up Carlos Williams last week to help out at RB.

It's a friggin disaster.
by Pruitt
Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football Week 6
Replies: 35
Views: 2123

Re: College Football Week 6

Looks like USC needs a new coach. http://i1.wp.com/www.baltimorefishbowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sad-ravens-fan-300x209.jpg Athletic Director Pat Haden made the announcement Sunday, noting that offensive coordinator Clay Helton will take over as interim head coach. Sarkisian reportedly showed...
by Pruitt
Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Home Repairs
Replies: 1559
Views: 113375

Re: Home Repairs

Oh don't misunderstand. I NEED those videos.
by Pruitt
Sun Oct 11, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Home Repairs
Replies: 1559
Views: 113375

Re: Home Repairs

YouTube has saved me money and done wonders for my manhood by hosting videos that allowed me to do those manly things.
by Pruitt
Sun Oct 11, 2015 3:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2015 - Week 5
Replies: 152
Views: 3991

Re: NFL 2015 - Week 5

rass wrote:
rass wrote:Fucking Browns...
Yeah Browns!
Fucking Ravens played like the Browns!

What a win.

Add to that the miracle that was Tyrod taylor and this has been a very, very sweet Thanksgiving.
by Pruitt
Sat Oct 10, 2015 11:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football Week 6
Replies: 35
Views: 2123

Re: College Football Week 6

Oh Rutgers...

Switching between that game and the TCU-K. State insanity made for a very entertaining evening.

But man, that poor Rutgers quarterback will never hear the end of it.
by Pruitt
Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread
Replies: 379
Views: 13874

Re: The Official 2015 AMERICAN League Playoff Thread

I thought O'Dor would try to score on that eta he's gonna be reviewed out I don't see how you overturn that. Not exactly definitive evidence. As Ive mentioned, I haven't been watching baseball for years now (so long that I had never seen Latroy Hawkins pitch before), but today's game reminded me of...
by Pruitt
Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Guns: Infinity
Replies: 1441
Views: 67571

Re: Guns: Infinity

Excellent summary Johnnie. The Carson quote "I never saw a body with bullet holes that was more devastating than taking the right to arm ourselves away" is chilling in its implication that the philosophical underpinning of the state is more important than the rights of the individual. 2nd ...
by Pruitt
Sat Oct 10, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Your desktop
Replies: 45
Views: 3482

Re: Your desktop

Moreta wrote: Long story.
I, for one, am all ears...