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- Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:15 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
- Replies: 8927
- Views: 412279
Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Duck Pin bowling kicks the everything piss out of Ten Pin Bowling
- Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:39 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Gene Wilder
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1570
Re: Gene Wilder
Tough month for guys in Mel Brooks movies--David Huddleston (Blazing Saddles) and Jack Riley (Spaceballs)wlu_lax6 wrote:Some great roles..Dr. Frankenstein, Jim the Wako Kid, Dave Lyons, Sigerson Holmes. Big loss
- Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:36 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Gene Wilder
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1570
Gene Wilder
Some great roles..Dr. Frankenstein, Jim the Wako Kid, Dave Lyons, Sigerson Holmes. Big loss
Mr. Fuji
One of the great WWF managers pinned at age 82.
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 2:53 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5251
Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Okay so a team just dropped from the Premier League. First PM with your email address gets you the invite. You will have 24 hours to complete signup before I move to the 2nd person etc.
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:10 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Random Headlines
- Replies: 513
- Views: 47061
Re: Random Headlines
I still am not sure how this happens. I have been to zip lines and high ropes courses at several places. The thing that I am impressed by is the safety features of the equipment. Unless the wires fail I could not figure how a regular donk would fall off (maybe come out of their harness). The carabin...
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:20 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
- Replies: 574
- Views: 29597
Re: 2016 NFL Offseason Thread
The whole point of the CBA was to not have these types of things happen. They basically can only negotiate over two points related to bonus (when it gets paid and can he be double-paid). However, the Chargers have also messed this up by publicly saying "Best" deal and pulling it off the ta...
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:01 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
- Replies: 524
- Views: 22643
Re: Cultural Blind Spots
Counterpoint: She's consistently too loud for little reason and terrible - like, THE worst - at reading cue cards. I think that is why I like her. She is just so different from most of the cast. I also think they use that size/loud in ways that make me chuckle. Side point- Glad to see Taran Killam ...
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:41 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
- Replies: 524
- Views: 22643
Re: Cultural Blind Spots
Never heard of Leslie Jones until a couple of hours ago. I never heard of her until the hype for the female version of Ghostbusters. She was one of the few bright spots on SNL recently. Her physical presence plays really well on that show for the characters they write for her. She also was an openi...
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:38 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
- Replies: 617
- Views: 31366
Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Thing about it this way. She is so good/so much better than other options that they have dealt with her antics and made sure to suspend her during a relatively down time in the USWNT schedule (which would have been busier if they did better in the Olypmics as their contract requires friendlies based...
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:35 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5251
Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Sliding it back to a Saturday evening a week later. Early enough for UK, mid day for West Coast and still have time to get it done quick hang out with the family over labor day weekend.
Date: Saturday September 3, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm
will take counter proposals. but be specific.
Date: Saturday September 3, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm
will take counter proposals. but be specific.
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:13 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: More Backroom Deals Than Tammany Hall - A Youth Soccer Tale
- Replies: 763
- Views: 71845
Re: More Backroom Deals Than Tammany Hall - A Youth Soccer Tale
Nice! Good luck. What age group? Anybody else coaching this year? Flaco? Or similar on here gave me an app link with good drill ideas. Don't know you but seems like youd be a good coach. U-12 rec. So not travel or allstars. I have a pretty good coaching philosophy and communication style with the p...
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 2:21 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: More Backroom Deals Than Tammany Hall - A Youth Soccer Tale
- Replies: 763
- Views: 71845
Re: More Backroom Deals Than Tammany Hall - A Youth Soccer Tale
So going into my first season as a coach this year. I played very high level soccer growing up, but have never coached (Except the club teams in high school where we coached ourselves). Anyway, I think I am more excited for the start of the season than my son. Completed my US Soccer Coaching F lice...
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:53 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: More Backroom Deals Than Tammany Hall - A Youth Soccer Tale
- Replies: 763
- Views: 71845
Re: More Backroom Deals Than Tammany Hall - A Youth Soccer Tale
So going into my first season as a coach this year. I played very high level soccer growing up, but have never coached (Except the club teams in high school where we coached ourselves). Anyway, I think I am more excited for the start of the season than my son. Completed my US Soccer Coaching F licen...
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:12 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: "Tommy from Quincy" and Other Regional Variants
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3057
Re: "Tommy from Quincy" and Other Regional Variants
Think your wrong on Silver Spring. Interested to know how so. I've never been to Washington, so that one was basically a guess./quote] Silver Spring is part of Montgomery County. Montgomery County is one of the most affluent counties in the United States. Top notch public schools, etc. Silver Sprin...
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:16 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: "Tommy from Quincy" and Other Regional Variants
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3057
Re: "Tommy from Quincy" and Other Regional Variants
Cleveland - Euclid or Shaker Heights, depending on the usage Miami - Hialeah Atlanta - Marietta Baltimore - Bowie Buffalo - Hamburg Dallas - Plano San Diego - La Jolla Jacksonville - the other side of Jacksonville I think those are the only ones I use almost exclusively. Other cities I'd either use...
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:13 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: "Tommy from Quincy" and Other Regional Variants
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3057
Re: "Tommy from Quincy" and Other Regional Variants
Just something I'd been thinking: you hear "Tommy from Quincy" and other regional variants in the media as bywords for a random, culture-less shmuck from the wider metro area. What are your go-tos for other cities? Here are a few from me, noting that in some cases my actual knowledge of t...
- Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:14 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
- Replies: 3879
- Views: 215848
Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Inspiration for Little Red-Haired Girl (Peanuts)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertain ... story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertain ... story.html
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5251
Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
correct that was the reason for the 20 team premiershipRush2112 wrote:I don't think there was an unknown last year, or if there was who was in it.
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:00 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk
- Replies: 504
- Views: 27437
Re: Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk
Dresden fans don't like Red Bull Leipzigs
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/d ... ium-082116
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/d ... ium-082116
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:58 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: The Great Goals thread
- Replies: 388
- Views: 111964
Re: The Great Goals thread
Crazy FA Cup goal
https://grabyo.com/g/v/zRFGvzfMVHx
https://grabyo.com/g/v/zRFGvzfMVHx
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:29 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 NBA Offseason
- Replies: 118
- Views: 5239
Re: 2016 NBA Offseason
That is just a huge fish
http://sports.yahoo.com/m/0c0cbc72-31da ... html?nhp=1
http://sports.yahoo.com/m/0c0cbc72-31da ... html?nhp=1
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:20 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
- Replies: 195
- Views: 10998
Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening
I watched that. Why the F isn't Jordan Morris on the USMNT? Well to be fair the only thing he did not make was the Gold Cup Roster and Copa Centenario. He has not missed many call ups since his goal against Mexico. He missed the Copa due to surgery on a stress fracture and Jurgen went with Wondo ov...
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:26 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
- Replies: 195
- Views: 10998
Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Just an attendance note---53,302 at the Sounders v. Timbers game last night. Looked really good on TV
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:03 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5251
Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Same one we have always do....that you don't likeGunpowder wrote:What platform do you guys use?
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Johnnie now has less work to do
- Replies: 1
- Views: 152
Johnnie now has less work to do
http://federalnewsradio.com/dod-reporters-notebook-jared-serbu/2016/08/citing-strained-force-air-force-cuts-dozens-extra-duties/ Air Force senior leaders routinely point out that their service is the busiest it’s been in decades. You would make a hell of a "Web page maintainer and buddy care mo...
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:39 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
- Replies: 3879
- Views: 215848
- Sun Aug 21, 2016 6:21 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5251
Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
So, commish wlu/lax - are you committed to holding our draft at 5:00 in the morning pacific time next Saturday? Just my opinion, but I find that timing quite a bit less than optimal. No. I am more than happy to find another time. Remember it has to work for our UK participant and Left Coasters. So ...
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 4:08 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk
- Replies: 504
- Views: 27437
Re: Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk
Is that like emailing your brother?govmentchedda wrote:Seconded.A_B wrote:Really enjoying the Zlatan era so far, you guys.
I text a friend of mine on a weekly basis about how excited I am about the EPL season.
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:14 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk
- Replies: 504
- Views: 27437
Re: Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk
Ibrahimovic is a value pick in the the Premier League Fantasy (R.I.P. La Swampa)..... Friday Happy Hour Premier League games. I LOVE IT!!!!!
but am really sad for no special 1 TV. Special 1 w/Rooney would have been enjoyable.
but am really sad for no special 1 TV. Special 1 w/Rooney would have been enjoyable.
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:07 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
- Replies: 617
- Views: 31366
Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Excellent celebration: https://youtu.be/MueM8qpd3qM I have seen this a few times at these game. Earlier the Cuban heavyweight tossed his coached. This seems to happen pretty frequently in wrestling. But my favorite is the Iranian Coach who throws his wrestler. http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-r...
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:51 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
- Replies: 617
- Views: 31366
Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
20 years from now, I'm going to argue with someone that Bolt's legacy should be judged relative to his competition and not by modern standards. Michael Johnson's best times in the 200m and 400m are still among the fastest ever 20 years later, and I think Bolt's best times will similarly be eye-popp...
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:06 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread
- Replies: 2617
- Views: 129304
Re: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread
Daughter is a rising junior... While she plays a pretty high level of travel soccer, her high school team is pretty ridiculously stacked and she could see the writing on the wall. A number of her friends play field hockey, and when she said she wasn't going out of for soccer, they kind of jokingly ...
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 3:58 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
- Replies: 195
- Views: 10998
Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Friday the MLS will announce Minnesota United FC will join Atlanta United in the MLS next year.
Hope Minnesota is forced to change. United is DC. Atlanta United is already one too many Uniteds. Why has nobody jumped on the A.C. moniker. Athletic Club is not yet used and pretty solid.
Hope Minnesota is forced to change. United is DC. Atlanta United is already one too many Uniteds. Why has nobody jumped on the A.C. moniker. Athletic Club is not yet used and pretty solid.
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:31 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
- Replies: 617
- Views: 31366
Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Could Gabby Douglas BE more pissed that she had to hang around to watch everyone else perform? Jeez, I hate to pile on but that woman's body language is the pits. This one can go on the Mt. Rushmore of "things female athletes have to deal with that a male athlete wouldn't". http://www.gan...
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:25 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
- Replies: 617
- Views: 31366
Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Yeah I mean if you are going to nuts...go nuts Irish boxing style
http://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id ... hed-tirade
Has their been an olympic sport that has had more issues with judging than boxing?
http://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id ... hed-tirade
Has their been an olympic sport that has had more issues with judging than boxing?
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:33 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
- Replies: 617
- Views: 31366
Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Good article on Carli Lloyd (the volleyball one) and her uncle...Turbo
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/sport ... ators.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/sport ... ators.html
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 7:19 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 College Football Offseason/Spring Practice Thread
- Replies: 11
- Views: 780
Re: 2016 College Football Offseason/Spring Practice Thread
The bar is pretty low when you see the headline "Perry Hills Eyes the Starting Job with the Help of Gus Frerotte".
Terps football...In Gus We Trust
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/ter ... -frerotte/
Terps football...In Gus We Trust
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/ter ... -frerotte/
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 7:15 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
- Replies: 617
- Views: 31366
Re: 2016 Rio Olympics Thread
Who or what gets credit for Team GB's performance? They were 36th in the medal count in Atlanta. 10th in Sydney and Athens. Now they're right behind China for 2nd place and winning medals at stuff they've never been any good at. Right before the London Olympics, the London IOC did a Talent Identifi...
- Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:09 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
- Replies: 1434
- Views: 108450
Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
This is an amazing headline
https://www.arlnow.com/2016/08/16/beard ... ver-arson/
https://www.arlnow.com/2016/08/16/beard ... ver-arson/