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Re: WRGPT 26
Thought I was going to make a move on ending this silly tournament on this hand.....DIOT 11/08/16 17:17:39! wlu_lax6 raises $43100 and is all in ! 11/08/16 17:18:58! ChickenDinner calls ! 11/08/16 17:18:58! Pot right ($100700), flopping/dealing/drawing cards ! 11/08/16 17:18:58! 2 players, 1 all in ...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:33 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: The Autism Thread
- Replies: 302
- Views: 19942
Re: The Autism Thread
figured folks here may be interested in this
http://www.businessinsider.com/exceptio ... sm-2016-11
http://www.businessinsider.com/exceptio ... sm-2016-11
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:36 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
- Replies: 702
- Views: 24592
Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification
So Morris went out last night with a hamstring issue. Guessing if he can't go we get Wondo?
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:18 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
- Replies: 702
- Views: 24592
Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification
So The England-Scotland poppy issue is going to be a big deal. If FIFA can get away with just a $ fine, I think you let the association eat the fine. However, I can see FIFA going after qualification points. I mean look at what happened when Cameroon went with the one piece uniforms a few years back...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:20 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
- Replies: 702
- Views: 24592
Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification
I am not sure how I feel about the US squad for Friday (and even Tuesday). Fine with Howard in goal. Nervous about the midfield. We have lots of untested/limited youth. Jones finally got minutes last night but has not played since the summer. I think missing Dempsey will be a big deal. Goalkeepers: ...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:02 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Coffee Thread, The
- Replies: 210
- Views: 9357
Re: Coffee Thread, The
Hi, my coffee maker sorta caught on fire a few weeks back and I need a new one. I'm not doing pour-over or french press every weekday AM so hit me with your automatics. Gevalia used to have a deal where you would subscribe to their coffee and they would send you a free coffee machine. Cancel after ...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:06 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
- Replies: 8931
- Views: 412483
Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Was s/he driving one of those missile bikes? He was going pretty quick, but I didn't notice. And I had a situation the other day where I was going straight at a 4 way stop on a fairly large street - one that has a bike lane even - and I stop, a cyclist blasts by me also going straight. I was in no ...
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:06 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: The Live Music thread...
- Replies: 2118
- Views: 178077
Re: The Live Music thread...
Oh hope they are good. I found them when I was listening to a whole lot of Cross Canadian Ragweed.BSF21 wrote:I get to see Reckless Kelly tonight and I don't have to drive 3.5 hours both ways this time. Could not be more excited for this show.
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:27 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: A New Brushes with thread
- Replies: 863
- Views: 77641
Re: A New Brushes with thread
I am fairly certain that I am a few rows back from Al Franken on Amtrak right now. Used my free upgrade to go first class so we don't have any babies that need soothing.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/al- ... 0edc31fd72
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/al- ... 0edc31fd72
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:20 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Nature is Horrifying for MLB
- Replies: 1
- Views: 108
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:16 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: College Visits
- Replies: 578
- Views: 16746
Re: College Visits
Oh and you can walk between George Washington and Georgetown U(or just grab Capital Bike Share bikes for a 5 minute ride or the Circulator bus)
And if you need anything, I work 3 blocks from GW.
And if you need anything, I work 3 blocks from GW.
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:13 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: College Visits
- Replies: 578
- Views: 16746
Re: College Visits
By all means keep all the commentary coming, but we've settled on an itinerary for the trip in a couple of weeks. Thursday heading out and doing a session at Washington and Lee (in addition to swamp love, my wife's cousin is in law school there and so it was always gonna be on the list to stop by),...
Re: Podcasts
Also the production is very different from other podcasts I listen to. His voice and the tone is mellow, like soft Jazz. Or his old NPR skit from Saturday Night Live.
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:55 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: College Visits
- Replies: 578
- Views: 16746
Re: College Visits
A bunch of the southern schools have made leaps. You look at schools like Elon, Davidson, Sewanee (School of the South), UNC-W, and SCAD. These all seem to be moving up academic rankings all of the time (while providing great atmosphere).
Re: Podcasts
The "Here's The Thing" podcast with A. Baldwin has Gordon Lightfoot on Bob Dylan and Neil Young.....and Stompin' Tom Connors (Yes the guy from the Hockey Song" Is it a decent show? I really actively dislike anything associated with Baldwin. really good guests. Howard Schultz was cool
Re: Podcasts
The "Here's The Thing" podcast with A. Baldwin has Gordon Lightfoot on Bob Dylan and Neil Young.....and Stompin' Tom Connors (Yes the guy from the Hockey Song"
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:37 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: College Visits
- Replies: 578
- Views: 16746
Re: College Visits
Okay so it sounds like a road trip from KY to Baltimore. Got the slightly southern route (i.e. 81 v 64). Without taking into account $ I would consider the following on your road trip. Pick one way on the outbound and another on the return * Richmond * UVA--Cville is a big enough city * Maryland Co...
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:29 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: College Visits
- Replies: 578
- Views: 16746
Re: College Visits
Okay so it sounds like a road trip from KY to Baltimore. Got the slightly southern route (i.e. 81 v 64). Without taking into account $ I would consider the following on your road trip. Pick one way on the outbound and another on the return * Richmond * UVA--Cville is a big enough city * Maryland Col...
Re: Movies
Spies Like Us still holds up. Watched it tonight with my son.
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:16 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
- Replies: 195
- Views: 10998
Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening
https://youtu.be/lFJdyQMwaoY all I want for christmas is for SKC to re-sign him (also because I have two BF jerseys but) Too expensive to sign at his current rate, which means he likely going through that funny MLS free agent draft process. I am sure someone will pick him up in the 2nd stage where ...
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:14 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
- Replies: 1434
- Views: 108466
Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Well this stinks...I liked Marty..
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-co ... 44637.html
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-co ... 44637.html
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:12 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Random Headlines
- Replies: 513
- Views: 47074
Re: Random Headlines
Semi-naked man found dead on Spanish airport bench with deli meat on his buttocks, genitals in tuna can Could this ever be topped? Maybe with some swiss cheese and a nice rye. Yup, they arrested someone..."A well-built Giant" http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3878772/Finnish-man-des...
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:12 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
- Replies: 195
- Views: 10998
Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Sporting KC absolutely got fucked by the officials that entire game. I was checking in and out of the game...and yeah, Alonzo should have gotten the second card on the tackle on Feldhaber. Beautiful goal by Valdez at the death to win it. We thought initially that it had hit the side netting, not go...
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:21 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: The Great Goals thread
- Replies: 388
- Views: 111973
Re: The Great Goals thread
Nacho...
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:16 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.
- Replies: 3047
- Views: 251370
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:34 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: College Basketball 15-16
- Replies: 186
- Views: 8898
Re: College Basketball 15-16
Terps extend Turg for 4 more years. Interesting to see how the $ work for a big time D1 coach (and that he was paid less than the Purdue's coach).
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/ter ... extension/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/ter ... extension/
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:05 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
- Replies: 195
- Views: 10998
Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening
So Toronto beat Philly to move on. Tomorrow night DC plays Montreal. Drogba did not fly with the team after skipping a game 2 weeks ago because he would not start and 'back problems" in the game over the weekend. His salary matches DC united's starting salary. Playoff Fever.
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:38 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two
- Replies: 893
- Views: 63905
Re: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two
The Fair Catch was actually a soccer rule long before the rule was allowed in American Football.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_Rules
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_Rules
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:53 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
- Replies: 547
- Views: 21744
Re: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
East/West Yada Yada Yada. This made a different when travel was harder, but today you hop on the charter and play some puck. Traveling wears you out. I know that from personal experience and my job doesn't tax me physically. For a team on the east coast, travel is no big thing. Many of their divisi...
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:51 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Carlos Alberto Torres
- Replies: 1
- Views: 174
Carlos Alberto Torres
Brazil Captain, New York Cosmo. Box-to-Box player
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/27/sport ... .html?_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/27/sport ... .html?_r=0
- Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:57 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
- Replies: 547
- Views: 21744
Re: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
East/West Yada Yada Yada. This made a different when travel was harder, but today you hop on the charter and play some puck. Yeah I get regional rivalries, but does it really make that much difference who is in your conference? The NHL went geographical when they were coming out of a bad time in rel...
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:22 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
- Replies: 195
- Views: 10998
Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening
I don't know a ton (any) about MLS finances, but I would think those sorts of numbers would indicate that the league is doing well and growing financially. At some point, it'll start being a more reasonable destination financially for not-quite-top players, you'd think. And not just guys in their m...
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:14 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
- Replies: 195
- Views: 10998
Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening
MLS announced attendence averages. * 40% growth in average attendance since 2006 * Team that had the best record had the lowest attendence * Top 3 teams in terms of attendance all went backward * Only leagues with higher average attendance are Bundesliga, EPL, La Liga, Liga MX, and the Chinese Super...
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:08 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5251
Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Like I say about Fantasy Football, it really is all about defense.A_B wrote:Last week had fourth highest score and naturally played the person with the third highest. This week I had the third highest, and of course played the person with the highest. I hate this game.
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:57 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: The Edmonton Oilers/All Things McDavid
- Replies: 262
- Views: 10616
Re: The Edmonton Oilers/McDavid's rookie year
It's just the Canadian version. Yeah, I know. I'm sure that it's marketed more up there because of that, but they all kind of blend together. Also, Toronto is hosting something called The Centennial Classic on New Year's Day. The Winter Classic will be the following day. They definitely don't blend...
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:15 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Le Pro Cycling Thread
- Replies: 259
- Views: 12361
Re: Le Pro Cycling Thread
Can't wait to see Kanye commuting on a Dogma.
http://www.bicycling.com/news/culture/p ... erate-lvmh
http://www.bicycling.com/news/culture/p ... erate-lvmh
- Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:48 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Wlu_lax's Ridiculous Swamp Crash Sports Question Dump
- Replies: 2
- Views: 181
Wlu_lax's Ridiculous Swamp Crash Sports Question Dump
Team USA gets worked at Kabaddi World Cup
http://deadspin.com/team-usa-was-the-ov ... n=fridayPM
http://deadspin.com/team-usa-was-the-ov ... n=fridayPM
- Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:51 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week Seven
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1536
Re: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week Seven
Good Game Jerloma
- Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:35 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Welcome NHL Las Vegas
- Replies: 596
- Views: 24884
Re: Welcome NHL Las Vegas
They had to have this stuff done before Christmas shopping season. I predict you will be seeing a shitload of Desert/Silver Knights gear around Las Vegas in December. I remember when the Ducks were introduced (summer of 93). I was at the World Scholar Athlete Games at U of Rhode Island. There was a...
- Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:10 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week Seven
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1536
Re: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week Seven
Whatever you are having won't hang with my Greek Deli lunch today (Folks from DC know what I am talking about)...folks not from DC..Ryan wrote:Another 20 mins or so. Great fucking lunch.