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by wlu_lax6
Fri May 03, 2013 7:05 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.
Replies: 3062
Views: 253176

Re: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.

Nice shot to seal a Europa League final apperance
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by wlu_lax6
Thu May 02, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Up the Pool (or maybe just not Get Relegated)
Replies: 494
Views: 43221

Re: Up the Pool (or maybe just not Get Relegated)

Nothing like a a payday loan and short-term high-interest credit company on the front of your kit.
by wlu_lax6
Thu May 02, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Pretty F'ing cool
Replies: 12
Views: 1310

Re: Pretty F'ing cool

Make-A-Wish is a pretty amazing organization. They do stuff with sports all of the time. I think it was a few years ago they got the Seattle Sounders involved in a Seattle kid who wanted to be a superhero http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FCIskbu-OM A co-worker's wife works for Make-A-Wish in my area....
by wlu_lax6
Thu May 02, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Jeeves Don't Squat - Workout Headphones
Replies: 35
Views: 2231

Re: Jeeves Don't Squat - Workout Headphones

Saw a positive review about this product for the cord challenge
http://www.klingg.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by wlu_lax6
Thu May 02, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Up the Pool (or maybe just not Get Relegated)
Replies: 494
Views: 43221

Re: Up the Pool (or maybe just not Get Relegated)

New kit next year for the Seasiders. Errea...never heard of the company
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by wlu_lax6
Thu May 02, 2013 7:11 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Twitter
Replies: 1272
Views: 131818

Re: Twitter

NCAA bans hash tags from football fields.
by wlu_lax6
Thu May 02, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Twitter
Replies: 1272
Views: 131818

Re: Twitter

Buster Olney responded (very nicely) to my (rhetorical) question last week. This made me feel bad. Because I hate Buster Olney. I only hope that I'm not alone in the hatefollowing game. I met Buster Olney a few years ago at an event at my school (first Tom Wolfe Weekend Seminar--also included Tom W...
by wlu_lax6
Wed May 01, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Pretty F'ing cool
Replies: 12
Views: 1310

Pretty F'ing cool

Not the wish that was granted but the fact that 3000 members of the Timber's Army showed up. 10-9 final probably meant Timber Joey had some work to do. http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/dcunited/8-year-old-atticus-granted-wish-to-play-against-the-portland-timbers/2013/05/01/cf5ef9ba-b2c7-11e2-9fb...
by wlu_lax6
Wed May 01, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: A New Brushes with thread
Replies: 863
Views: 77795

A New Brushes with thread

So a co-worked of mine is going to be interviewed by Henry Rollins. He did not know anything about him.
I believe they are going to be talking about this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cogswell_Society" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
by wlu_lax6
Wed May 01, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Jeeves Don't Squat - Workout Headphones
Replies: 35
Views: 2231

Re: Jeeves Don't Squat - Workout Headphones

This was posted a week or so ago
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-be ... eadphones/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by wlu_lax6
Wed May 01, 2013 6:48 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3481
Views: 226742

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

So Frank Deford's NPR piece on Wed is usually just so/so, but today's had some interesting thoughts First, he asked, why do all newspapers and websites print so-called attendance figures, when they are abject lies? Box scores are scrupulously correct in every detail, except that what is listed as &q...
by wlu_lax6
Wed May 01, 2013 5:23 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Jeeves Don't Squat - Workout Headphones
Replies: 35
Views: 2231

Re: Jeeves Don't Squat - Workout Headphones

I had the same problem with buds falling out. Then I read about yurbuds. Have loved them. I am also very hard on headphones so I don't want to spend a whole bunch of money. I got a pair of theses for about 20 dollars. They are great. Fit really well. I have heard really good things about Jay Birds i...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Hoops Offseason thread 2013
Replies: 51
Views: 4405

Re: College Hoops Offseason thread 2013

Eli Carter transferring from Rutgers to the Gators. Was down to Florida and Maryland but he cancelled his trip to College Park a few days ago.
by wlu_lax6
Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: college football offseason
Replies: 22
Views: 724

college football offseason

Tough way to have your career end.
http://www.chron.com/sports/article/Sta ... 473837.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by wlu_lax6
Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:51 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Hoops Offseason thread 2013
Replies: 51
Views: 4405

Re: College Hoops Offseason thread 2013

Antonio Barton of Memphis graduates in 3 years, gets his release and becomes a college free agent. Terps, K-state and Cuse. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/tracking-the-terps/bal-antonio-barton-says-maryland-is-one-of-a-few-programs-hes-seriously-considering-20130429,0,99789.story" onc...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1298
Views: 86144

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

Also Mud Hens breaking out the Chewie Jerseys for Starwars week
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by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1298
Views: 86144

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

Argyle for KC's 3rd kit
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by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013/2014 MLS Thread
Replies: 214
Views: 28793

Re: 2013 MLS Thread

Grant Wahl is reporting that Man City's owners will be the likely New York team 2 owners. Too bad it is not going to be be New York City City. Now two sources tell me the Man City owner is the odds-on favorite to be the owner of that second New York MLS team, which would be called New York City FC. ...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Videos
Replies: 1993
Views: 200126

Re: Random Videos

by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:45 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 4th Annual Swamp NHL Playoff Pool
Replies: 94
Views: 4933

Re: 4th Annual Swamp NHL Playoff Pool

Forgot about this. I am in
by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:15 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: EPL April 2013
Replies: 47
Views: 3243

Re: EPL April 2013

Sure not EPL but just wow
http://www.businessinsider.com/lionel-m ... bao-2013-4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by wlu_lax6
Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Dusty Thread
Replies: 216
Views: 15943

Re: The Dusty Thread

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by wlu_lax6
Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:24 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Dusty Thread
Replies: 216
Views: 15943

Re: The Dusty Thread

not sure any swamp folk will get this one..
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by wlu_lax6
Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 NFL Draft
Replies: 184
Views: 9658

Re: 2013 NFL Draft

Fun pictures of the evolution of the NFL Draft
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-evol ... 013-4?op=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by wlu_lax6
Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)
Replies: 127
Views: 8552

And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)

Frac Daddy..shocker..owned by oil guys.
http://www.businessinsider.com/frac-dad ... rby-2013-4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by wlu_lax6
Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 NFL Draft
Replies: 184
Views: 9658

Re: 2013 NFL Draft

bfj wrote:
devilfluff wrote:Sorry Brian.
Sorry? The guy wears 3D glasses to the draft! He's my favorite Lion now.
More proof that the NCAA's rules are killing athletes ability to live. I mean the kid can't even afford fake trendy glasses. On the other hand he was able to pay for a ticket to a 3d film.
by wlu_lax6
Thu Apr 25, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Dusty Thread
Replies: 216
Views: 15943

Re: The Dusty Thread

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by wlu_lax6
Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: TEMPORARY EUROPA LEAGUE
Replies: 4
Views: 632

Re: TEMPORARY EUROPA LEAGUE

How about the finish to today's Europa league semi.
by wlu_lax6
Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Avatar Bets
Replies: 37
Views: 2168

Re: Avatar Bets

I am in for taking the Caps in Avatar bets during the Stanley Cup playoffs with typcial swamp rules * If your team wins the most recent game in the series you win the avatar (i.e. each game is an individual bet) * If your team wins the series you get the other person's avatar till your team gets kno...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:28 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Dusty Thread
Replies: 216
Views: 15943

The Dusty Thread

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/rec ... e-smiling/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by wlu_lax6
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread
Replies: 241
Views: 30324

Re: Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread

Oustanding Ovi quote in the post today
WashPo wrote:“Yeah, like, we went to the bar. I got home at 7 in the morning. I get hammered,” Ovechkin deadpanned. “That’s kind of Russian celebration.”
by wlu_lax6
Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: EPL April 2013
Replies: 47
Views: 3243

Re: EPL April 2013

Outstanding headline on soccernet:
Tyson on Suarez: 'He bit someone, it happens'
by wlu_lax6
Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition
Replies: 187
Views: 9966

Re: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition

What a strange stat to highlight from last night.
"Orioles win 100th straight when leading after seven innings"
by wlu_lax6
Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1298
Views: 86144

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

It is corporate america. It would not surprise me if Nike shareholders owns lots of ManU debt.
by wlu_lax6
Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:01 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1298
Views: 86144

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

Nike is in a 6-month exclusive negotiation period with Nike for uniforms but the rumor is Warrior (Lacrosse company then Hockey company then Liverpool shirt sponsor--and a few other teams) is on the hunt. Warrior was bought by New Balance a few years back. Warrior was founded in 1992 when Princeton ...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread
Replies: 241
Views: 30324

Re: Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread

I did not know the whistle was dead. I am also not sure what foul to call. A USC would seem reasonable, but probably not getting that call at High School Varsity, let alone an NHL game....but lets say he hits the ice awkward and hurts himself or tangles up his leg and hurts his knee. Seemed cheap to...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread
Replies: 241
Views: 30324

Re: Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread

Tommy Lasorda...keeping it classy
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck- ... --nhl.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by wlu_lax6
Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread
Replies: 241
Views: 30324

Re: Another Twothousandthirteen NHL Thread

So the linesman comes into frame right at the end of that and no foul was called (from what I can tell from the box score).
by wlu_lax6
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Avatar Bets
Replies: 37
Views: 2168

Re: Avatar Bets

Sure but am I cheating if I know the O's won tonight?
by wlu_lax6
Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:33 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1298
Views: 86144

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

Jacksonville getting new uniforms with some interesting features. http://www.businessinsider.com/jacksonville-jaguars-new-nike-uniforms-sound-like-they-are-going-to-be-a-trainwreck-2013-4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Seems like Minnesota will be less dramatic http://www.d...