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by brian
Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2024 Masters
Replies: 49
Views: 7320

Re: 2024 Masters

Scheffler.
by brian
Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2023-2024 NHL Season
Replies: 708
Views: 35297

Re: 2023-2024 NHL Season

Apparently they may not wait. After two decades of this bullshit you’d think they could wait another two months. I feel bad for Yotes fans and there are a lot more than you’d think. Muerelo might finally be done bleeding money and realizes a team-financed $1 billion arena project isn’t as sweet as ...
by brian
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 628
Views: 35287

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

I enjoy watching Edey play - total throwback. Hope he lands somewhere in the NBA where he can settle in at 20 minutes a game off the bench and have a long long career. Why didn’t Painter go to the portal to sign a big to play 15 minutes a game? They ran Edey like a freakin mule this year. I get tha...
by brian
Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 628
Views: 35287

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

I’m fine with it. They call too many fouls in CBB as it is. Should be reffed more like the NBA.
by brian
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Getting the spins
Replies: 3336
Views: 222987

Re: Getting the spins

mister d wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:34 am I felt really dumb when I learned that's just her real name.
I didn’t know that either and never would have guessed it.
by brian
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4699
Views: 319190

Re: Movies

I'm not saying he can't be funny, but I don't see him as Drebin. The genius of Nielsen is that he took himself too seriously while being a lowkey buffoon. Kind of Peter Sellers-esque. I just don't see Liam being able to have that undercurrent of buffoonery. That scene in the posted clip kind of pro...
by brian
Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 628
Views: 35287

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

This is probably a mutually beneficial move. Cal may not have “it” anymore and Kentucky will have its choice of coaches to replace him.
by brian
Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 628
Views: 35287

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

Calipari leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. Wow.
by brian
Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Return of the XFL Thread
Replies: 70
Views: 10211

Re: The Return of the XFL Thread

brian wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:12 pm 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.)
Dude made a 62-yarder yesterday. He’s going to get a shot in the NFL in the fall.
by brian
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 628
Views: 35287

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: 708
Views: 35297

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: 267
Views: 23525

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: 267
Views: 23525

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: 162
Views: 6803

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: 552
Views: 16504

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: 552
Views: 16504

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: 320
Views: 21428

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: 320
Views: 21428

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: 552
Views: 16504

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: 4137

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: 4137

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: 267
Views: 23525

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: 10211

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: 10211

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: 708
Views: 35297

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: 708
Views: 35297

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: 1300
Views: 100384

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: 267
Views: 23525

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: 8973
Views: 449181

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: 320
Views: 21428

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: 719

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: 628
Views: 35287

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: 9335
Views: 504312

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: 64663

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: 267
Views: 23525

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: 2060
Views: 60281

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: 5276

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: 2060
Views: 60281

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: 9072

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: 9072

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.