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by brian
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 627
Views: 8899

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

Didn’t UVA win the national title the next year after losing to a 16 seed?
by brian
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2023-2024 NHL Season
Replies: 653
Views: 10969

Re: 2023-2024 NHL Season

Barclay Goodrow has doubled his goals for the season in less than 20 minutes of game time.
by brian
Thu Apr 04, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 240
Views: 3181

Re: MLB 2024

mister d wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:59 pm
brian wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:51 pmAs a Las Vegan I’m kind of cynically bummed they didn’t just play in our new, relatively state of the art Triple A park for four years but since I DGAF about the As and won’t even when they’re here, whatevs.
What if they immediately got really good?
Not about teams relocating.
by brian
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 240
Views: 3181

Re: MLB 2024

Looks like the A’s will now be the last psychedelic band from Sacto, Northern Cal Nice reference. And like most Triple A stadiums, it’s better than the Coliseum. As a Las Vegan I’m kind of cynically bummed they didn’t just play in our new, relatively state of the art Triple A park for four years bu...
by brian
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Umbras and Penumbras - The Sun is Going Away
Replies: 159
Views: 3089

Re: Umbras and Penumbras - The Sun is Going Away

Been driving through Illinois and Missouri for last four days and there is eclipse-related stuff everywhere. Just caught a load west and frankly kind of glad I’m not going to be driving around here at the time this is going on.
by brian
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Presidential Election 2024
Replies: 536
Views: 12799

Re: Presidential Election 2024

I imagine he does. I imagine he cares about Israeli kids as well. Being President doesn’t give you magical powers that allow you to sprinkle fairy dust on a thousand-year conflict and resolve it to everyone’s satisfaction however.
by brian
Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Presidential Election 2024
Replies: 536
Views: 12799

Re: Presidential Election 2024

No, Biden hate kids especially Palestineans. Mr D cracked the case.
by brian
Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 311
Views: 4555

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

Texans might be decent next year. I’ll take a WR crew of Diggs, Collins, and Dell! I like maximizing their title chances under Stroud’s rookie deal but have to be careful not to give away too much draft capital or future cap flexibility. To be clear I don’t think they’re there yet but when his deal...
by brian
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 311
Views: 4555

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

Texans might be decent next year. I’ll take a WR crew of Diggs, Collins, and Dell! I like maximizing their title chances under Stroud’s rookie deal but have to be careful not to give away too much draft capital or future cap flexibility. To be clear I don’t think they’re there yet but when his deal...
by brian
Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Presidential Election 2024
Replies: 536
Views: 12799

Re: Presidential Election 2024

I’ve seen more MAGA signs in rural Illinois and Missouri than the rest of the country combined.
by brian
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2024 NCAA Ice Hockey Championship (Frozen Four and what not)
Replies: 31
Views: 395

Re: 2024 NCAA Ice Hockey Championship (Frozen Four and what not)

Michigan has made the College Football Playoff and Frozen Four the last three years. No other school has ever done it.
by brian
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2024 NCAA Ice Hockey Championship (Frozen Four and what not)
Replies: 31
Views: 395

Re: 2024 NCAA Ice Hockey Championship (Frozen Four and what not)

Michigan the only non-#1 seed to advance to the Frozen Four.

Michigan-BC and BU-Denver in two weeks.
by brian
Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 240
Views: 3181

Re: MLB 2024

Giff wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:12 pm The Yankees have as many wins in their last 7 games at MMP as the Astros do in their last 33.
Not every team can be as dominant as the Pirates and Tigers.
by brian
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Return of the XFL Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 9754

Re: The Return of the XFL Thread

It’s the UFL now but Michigan beat St Louis 18-16 yesterday on a walk off 64-yard FG from a former Texas State kicker who hadn’t attempted a FG since high school. (Yes, you read all of that correctly.) And he hit it twice, right? They called a timeout as he tried the first one that he made. Yes. Wh...
by brian
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Return of the XFL Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 9754

Re: The Return of the XFL Thread

It’s the UFL now but Michigan beat St Louis 18-16 yesterday on a walk off 64-yard FG from a former Texas State kicker who hadn’t attempted a FG since high school.

(Yes, you read all of that correctly.)
by brian
Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2023-2024 NHL Season
Replies: 653
Views: 10969

Re: 2023-2024 NHL Season

I can’t figure out whether to laugh at the Wild for not trusting they could get a win in OT/SO or applauding their balls but they probably eliminated themselves with that stunt today. Such a low percentage gamble.,, Smarter move would be to pull the goalie at end of regulation I think. If it works ...
by brian
Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2023-2024 NHL Season
Replies: 653
Views: 10969

Re: 2023-2024 NHL Season

I can’t figure out whether to laugh at the Wild for not trusting they could get a win in OT/SO or applauding their balls but they probably eliminated themselves with that stunt today.
by brian
Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1298
Views: 85027

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

Ryan wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:27 pm Will be rooting for them when they play Chinese Taipei
That’s cold. But I laughed.
by brian
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 240
Views: 3181

Re: MLB 2024

Tigers/Skubal became second team in MLB history yesterday to hold opposing team to 0 runs, 0 walks, 0 extra-base hits and 10+ strikeouts on Opening Day.

Other time was Bob Gibson in 1967.
by brian
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8926
Views: 412231

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

I have no idea where the hell I’ll be but I know I’m going to have to plan around it depending. Ideally won’t be out on the road.
by brian
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 311
Views: 4555

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

Also like (without looking at schedules) UNDERS Bears under 8.5 (?) Packers and Lions unders Pretty unlikely all three of these could go under. Someone’s winning the North and it probably isn’t the Vikings. In the same vein as the Pittsburgh line though the Lions have won 11 games or more 5 times i...
by brian
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Iron Eagle (Louis Gossett Jr.)
Replies: 8
Views: 122

Re: Iron Eagle (Louis Gossett Jr.)

wlu_lax6 wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:30 am Yup...and Iron Eagle is his best movie
That movie severely tests the theory of suspension of disbelief.
by brian
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 627
Views: 8899

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

Thus endeth the Pac-12’s long illustrious history in the NCAA Tournament.
by brian
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9260
Views: 465697

Re: Random Politics

They’re not sending their best (the Michigan GOP)
by brian
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore
Replies: 1046
Views: 53332

Re: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore

Had Waffle House for the first time in years just now. Better than I remember.
by brian
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 240
Views: 3181

Re: MLB 2024

EnochRoot wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:56 pm Burnes with 11 Ks in 6 IP. His only hit allowed was the 2 out solo shot to Trout in the 1st inning.
Tarik Skubal was better.
by brian
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years
Replies: 2024
Views: 43859

Re: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years

This $DJT shit looks so pump and dump-y. But you can do anything when you're powerful. 🤷‍♂️ From what I heard on Pod Save, he can't sell for 30 days unless approved by the Board, which is comprised of his kids and Linda McMahon, and they can approve an earlier sale. I'm sure they will do the right ...
by brian
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Meet Me in St. Louis?
Replies: 31
Views: 336

Re: Meet Me in St. Louis?

by brian
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years
Replies: 2024
Views: 43859

Re: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years

I wish I had money so I could short DJT stock.
by brian
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:55 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 92
Views: 993

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

It’s obviously Mayor Pete’s fault somehow.
by brian
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:17 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 92
Views: 993

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

HaulCitgo wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:14 am Thin line between life and death. Those headlights on the bridge. Looked like a few just barely made it. Wonder if they even realized
Was thinking about that. If they didn’t then they do now.
by brian
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 92
Views: 993

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

Oh, say can you see
Traffic backed up for miles
by brian
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: VVVRROOOMM Auto Racing Thread (NASCAR, F1, etc)
Replies: 315
Views: 33159

Re: VVVRROOOMM Auto Racing Thread (NASCAR, F1, etc)

Got passed on I-40 through Texas panhandle by semis for three different IndyCar teams/drivers (ie three different cars). Looks like next race is Long Beach but not for a few weeks so can only guess they were heading to Indianapolis for testing?
by brian
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years
Replies: 2024
Views: 43859

Re: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years

(This also has the capacity to be even funnier if he can’t even pony up the $175m)
by brian
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years
Replies: 2024
Views: 43859

Re: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years

SHOCKING. https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1772283895964143715?t=ialihIAJdshrx7iCzrUv8w&s=19 So close we almost had him that time. I bet next time though that’s finally when his comeuppance happens This is honestly a pretty reasonable ruling. $175M isn’t nothing and he’s still on the hoo...
by brian
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 627
Views: 8899

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

Was always creeped out that they were a for-profit Christian college though at least they’ve ditched the for-profit part.
by brian
Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 627
Views: 8899

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

NC State might be the only double-digit seed left in the field after today.
by brian
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 627
Views: 8899

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

Pittsburgh crowds got lots of extra basketball.
by brian
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 627
Views: 8899

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

The word “they” is doing a lot of work in that tweet. He realizes it’s the universities themselves that did most of the “killing”. There’s blame to be had at the commissioners office to be sure but this was more about the greed (and yes, insecurity) of the member schools who decided to bolt. There ...