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Game Thread: Texas Tech @ Oklahoma

Jj_flag_detail1_tiny by John Morgan on Comment 263 comments

Here's who I'm watching:

Sam Bradford

Juaquin Iglesias

Duke Robinson

Phil Loadholt

and, yes,

Michael Crabtree.

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No Harrel?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 5:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

really?

I love the guy. Not helping my case tonight though

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 6:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

too many red flags

including a receiver that is better than him.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm trying to get a read on Harrell's arm speed

The out route he just threw to Crabtree lacked the NFL “zip”.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

played well before Crabtree though

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if he's going to get the "system quarterback" tag.

There hasn’t been a Leach quarterback that succeeded in the NFL yet.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No Idea really

I like his size and throwing motion more then Brennan. But Colt could scramble.

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The deflections aren't good though.

Don’t know if his arm slot is too low for someone that tall. But yes, the size is more prototypical.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Colt Brennan yeah.

Colt McCoy, no, he’s an all american Texas golden boy.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thoughts..

Harrel needs to stop standing there and get rid of the ball. You aren’t gonna get an hour to throw against the Sooners.

That said, I am really pulling for Texas Tech. I want Texas Tech and Alabama to both win out so that there will be an indisputable national champion. If Texas Tech loses then there will be a legitimate argument for Florida, USC, Penn St., Texas, Oklahoma, and even to a lesser extent Boise State and Utah to be in the title game. So obviously I want Alabama against Florida next week too.

Crabtree isn’t disappointing, I can’t wait for him to break a big one.

by michaelfox99 on Nov 22, 2008 6:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He continues to hold on to the ball for way too long. No countdown timer going on.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

God I hate florida

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Florida but I also hate Nick Saban. It's a tough call.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll make it for you

We’re going to dominate the Deliverance Tide, and go back to the BCS Championship.

Nobody can touch the Gators right now.

Dick Dastardly and Muttley with sick laughter

by Wayward Llama on Nov 23, 2008 8:27 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

JM, had you mentioned Murray as a player you wanted to watch?

That kid looks impressive.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hes running wild

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not surprised at all this is already a blowout

I saw that first drive and thought Oklahoma was dominating the line of scrimmage. Tough to stop that.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's what I don't know about Bradford

Is his success more dependent on having such an amazing offensive line? I mean he has so much time to throw the football each play.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

I want Robinson.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Uh...game?

At least I get Blazers at 7.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Not much from him, but Iglesias is sure awesome.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That route was really round, though

He’s not getting that open in the pros. Nice open field moves.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The moves were what I liked better than the route. Of course, that makes him Burleson, huh?

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That was very clearly

a Madden move. Stop, go, Pennzoil.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I really do not like Musberger any longer.

He makes all sorts of very hollow statements with profound emphasis. I used to like him quite a bit, but I think he’s lost his edge or something.

I miss Keith Jackson

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Harrell doesn't do much of a job of looking off the secondary

In my opinion, the past couple of throws might have been picks in the NFL (but not against Russell… against a good safety).

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

More than that, the offensive line gave Harrell time

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Too little too late, unfortunately.

The Oklahoma offense is toying with them.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

Now start getting stops. Don’t make me listen to those ESPN fools tell me why Ohio State should be ‘in the discussion’ too, along with twenty billion other teams.

by michaelfox99 on Nov 22, 2008 6:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Who is screaming...

Does anyone else hear some yahoo yelling GO DEMARCUUUUOOOOOO

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I do.

Hate to see a running back do that. You Are Not Barry Sanders.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That is shameful defense.

Head-shakingly bad stuff

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The way Oklahoma is blowing TT off the ball

I think ~300 rushing yards, 200 by Murray.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

it helps

that the left side of Oklahoma’s offensive line will be starting in the NFL next year.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Robinson has great quickness for his size

He’s really raw too. I think the right line coach could turn him into something special.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He fired through on that pull so quickly

that he had no one to block.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well you can certainly not evaluate the running backs properly

as they are getting to the line at full speed and have been making it to the linebackers before they even have to make a read.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't matter now

but I’d clear with Crabtree and work underneath.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

jesus that was a bad throw

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

this is why I don't enjoy college football

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

is the Blazers game on national tv?

I’m in LA…

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you know scruff,

for every one of these games, there are games like TTech Texas that make it all worthwhile

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know I just can't seem to find them

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Nov 22, 2008 6:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It breaks well for the BCS though

only two Big 12 teams were going to get into a major bowl, this makes their decision easy.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and further proof that transitivity doesn't apply in football

Texas/ OK / Ttech have all had one uggo

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That is game.

It was probably game before, but that’s really game.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Nov 22, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I was looking forward to some Newcastle Brown

but I’m still a little off after going out and drinking absurd amounts of liquor. Beer just doesn’t sound appealing right now

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I kind of shelved liquor.

I LOVE beer though. Don’t know how that happened.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I definitely love beer,

but when out… I like to maximize my alcohol per volume. Anyway, it’s not like I’m going to be enjoying a nice beer on Sunset. Miller Lite is painful.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

For me it's that I like to enjoy the process of getting drunk.

Consuming liquor is not fun. Aside from a few rums, and jaeger, and maybe mixing whiskey, I can’t take most hard A. It’ll make me want to puke even if it’s my first drink

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by BrettJMiller on Nov 22, 2008 10:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

somehow i have Fuse

but not Versus. So that means Baseketball and not OSU/UA

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a UW fan, but when it comes to college

I’m mostly a regional fan. Gives me something to care about.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I entirely agree. Even while in school in Chicago

I was still a Pac 10 fan outside of Northwestern. Regional loyalties never die.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love analysis like this

“They’re still in the game.” Really?

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Fun fact

I’ve eaten nothing but gluten-free pizza all day.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm thoroughly excited

A family friend has Lakers season tickets, and is giving me and some friends the Christmas Day game against the Celtics. 5th row, midcourt. Sweet. Makes Christmas a little less boring for a Jewish kid.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

Nice. I think the Lakers take them. Bynum is a monster.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

When Ohio State came to play Northwestern last year

one of our fans yelled “Hey Oden, how was the Civil War?”

Good stuff.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Funny how people think the same thing and think the opposite.

I see Oden and Bynum and think, man Oden looks old and broken down already, Bynum looks like he’s young and quick and could possibly get better.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's pretty fresh off major knee surgery.

Micro fracture, I thought he’d be injured all season.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He didn't impress me that much in college either

until the Florida game where he pretty much dominated Noah and Horford.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I only saw his first game, and his first game back from injury

and he looked slow (obviously since he’s cautious about his injuries). Bynum just looks explosive and agile compared to Oden. Though it’s not like Tim Duncan looks real explosive either.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bynum is special

so it’s no slight to say Oden isn’t as agile. I’m more than happy to have Oden the dominant inside force.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That team is unfairly deep.

NBA teams are rarely that loaded with salary caps.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Off topic, but I'm playing Madden now, since I'm procrastinating,

and Darren Sproles is on my team. He is sick nasty. If he gets open field, he’s gone.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Madden is...

Alex Smith was the shit. At least in the last version I played.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Johnson is the best back in that game

’09 did terrible, nasty things to power backs.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Chris Johnson really is good.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ya, but EA didn't know that going in

he’s rated 79 or 80 and he tears it up.

Did you expect Chris Johnson to be this good? Him and Desean Jackson are doing their best to make me look really dumb.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I really like Johnson

Incredible speed, but the kind of toughness to drive a pile. I just wasn’t thinking back much after the JJ and Duckett signing so I didn’t spend too much time researching them. I did know that I wasn’t crazy about Mendenhall and Stewart.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The guy I'm surprised at is Slaton

after watching him in college, I did not think he had what it takes to be a feature back. I’m still not convinced, but he is better between the tackles than I thought.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't watch Slaton at all

but I’m happy he’s doing well despite a poor “speed score”

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's all about speed and acceleration

and you can run counters to the outside all day.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well gentlemen,

as this game is clearly over and I have med school apps to work on, I’ll catch you later.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good luck

What tipped you off?

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well TT is still in this game, according to ABC.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

then find the old NBA Jam hotspot

that allows them to score like 25 points per TD.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I loved NBA Jam

With authority.

I miss arcades. I miss taking down a row of players at SF2.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This reminds me of Hawaii/Georgia.

The difference being that I was pretty sure a real team would stomp Hawaii, while I didn’t think HOLY SHIT Crabtree is a freak. I’m not even finishing that thought, but I’m glad Crabtree still has a head.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The horse collar rule has to be the worst enforced rule in all of sports

The one goes uncalled while a ticky tack one in the apple cup gets called. I don’t get it.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There should be a "that looked really effed up" rule

For everything ugly and dirty that falls through the cracks.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Detron lewis is a nice looking receiver as well,

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Any bets on how dramatic Musberger is

on a TD call?

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty impressed

he sounds downright drunk/bored the rest of the game.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

the answer is... no drama at all. You're right, he's asleep.

Nice catch.

Anyway, I really am out now. If I hear Boomer Sooner one more time, I’m going to start drinking bleach

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dear God...

Must, try, better beers.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Trust me.

Try good beer and you won’t think that.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

People tell me this a lot

but I dont’ really like juice or soda, so I’m not sure I’ll like beer either.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't like juice or soda either

Don’t drink soda at all actually, but beer is craftsmen thing. Capable of being very, very good.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well maybe I'll start trying some out this thanksgiving.

Any good Holiday beer (don’t say Sam Adams winter lager, that stuff is crap)

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sam Adams is garbage

and I’m from the East Coast. Try North Coast Red Seal. That’s some easy drinking shit. And tasty. Or Bond Street Wit. Or Stone Vertical Epic 08/08/08. I defy anyone to tell me that’s not tasty.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can I get this at my local QFC?

Or do I have to go to a special beer place?

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Depends...

My Fred Meyer has Red Seal, but Vertical Epic can be hard to find.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Nov 22, 2008 10:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm always wary of "smooth", "strong" and "drinkable"

Like, if you were to describe it, how would you?

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Smooth and strong are a good if vague start

It’s a red, it’s pretty heavy. It’s been a while since I’ve had it. I remember the first time I ordered it I thought that a scotch beer sounded odd, but it made sense when I tasted it.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Red

I like Reds. Heavy Red could be good, must be crisp. All reds must be crisp.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm....

I prefer my red to be crisp, Red’re kind of smooth be def…I’ll check it out sometime.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mac is good

Seriously though, WC is blessed by Stone and North Coast. I called Stone looking for an advertisement. No go, they don’t advertise. But man if their beer isn’t advertisement enough. I’m crazy about anything Stone.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Do they only have huge bottles?

My dad always has some for me when I visit him, but I get about a third through before it gets flat and warm. I’m not man enough for Stone I guess.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds so Stone

I’ve seen bottles, but it’s rare.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Stone beers are a strange animal, I think.

I love to down them quick to get drunk, but generally they seem to be made more for enjoying with a meal. I’ve had them with meals and they are delicious, but honestly there’s nothing like starting a party by putting away a big-ass bottle of Ruination IPA in 15 minutes

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by BrettJMiller on Nov 22, 2008 10:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget Deschutes

Black Butte Porter rules, I also really like Mirror Pond and if you can get your hands on The Abyss…

by Mr_Nate on Nov 22, 2008 10:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, what does it taste like

I’m pretty open, Red, Stout, IPA, whatever, I think I like quality.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

its the best beer ever

Hard to find, but its a good reason to go to Bellingham.

The Tap House has it, but the place kinda sucks.

Piecoras Pizza on cap hill had it last time I was there.

The Attic in Madison Park usually has it through winter, but didn’t the other day when I was there.

Its really about as close to perfect you can get.

by scotthawk on Nov 23, 2008 1:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well now you've sucked me back in

Hofbrau Hefeweizen. Without question.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Hef alright...

It’s a bit mild, but smooth, what distinguishes Hofbrau?

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hofbrau Hef is crisp

and has more flavor than you usually get from a Hefe. Hofbrau Hefeweizen is to say Pyramid Hefeweizen what Bass is to pale ale. If you’ve ever had Bass, you know that it is miles different from normal pale ales

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like crisp.

Red Seal is sooooo crisp. Real nice snap. I’m….lukewarm on anything Pyramid.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The only issue with Hofbrau is that

it is hard to track down. Usually you only find it at Hofbrauhaus locations. There was one in Wrigleyville, so we’d always stop in for a Hefe before going out. I found some in bottles in Boston over the summer, so I’m sure if you look hard enough you can find it

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Late to the party, but I can't resist.

I can’t pick one, so I’ll just list some faves.

IPA-Ruination, Pliny the Elder, Double Bastard
Stout-Stone Russian Imperial, Old Rasputin, Samuels Smith Oatmeal
Other micros-Anderson Valley Winter Solstice, Kettlehouse Cold Smoke Scotch Ale (This might be the best beer I’ve ever had, but I’ve only had it once and it’s only available a few months a year in Missoula so I can’t really call it a favorite.)
Belgian-Troubadour Obscura, St. Bernardus Abt 12
German-Celebrator, Sacker-Pschorr Weisse

by acblue on Nov 22, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

GAH!

Also, Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron and Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar

by acblue on Nov 22, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I really, really like Manny's Pale Ale

It’s one of the things I always make sure to get one I come back home from WSU to Seattle

by Mr_Nate on Nov 22, 2008 10:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Gonzaga basketball!

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

eh I'm from Spokane.

This goes back to the regional / hometown thing. I love me some Zags.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Gonzaga

pull for Gonzaga

But does that team ever look bad in tournament.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

in three years.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He is making good quality moves for the long term

instead of throwing the wrong amount of money at the wrong players. This bodes well down the stretch, although I do wish the M’s had been able to pull in Dayan Viciedo.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think fans get impatient with the "right decisions"

they want the bold decisions that work out because of luck.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The very nice thing about the explosion of quality blogs

is that there is a place for people with brains to band together to appreciate the good moves. USSM and LL are tremendous for people like me who were devastated by the Bedard trade. The Steve Phillps’ of the world can go on ignoring the truth, but teams would be better off if run by basement dwelling jerks like Dave Cameron and some punk named John Morgan than the old guard who are getting fleeced by said jerks, forcing their teams to dwell in the basement.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As long as he doesn't throw $44 million at some fringe #4 pitcher, I'me fine.

Oh and finding a slugger who can play decent defense at the three easiest positions to find one (1b, lf, and DH) would be nice as well.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Washington is a fun team.

 ESPN has unjustified love for them every year, and every year they manage to completely come apart at the seams.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds kind of like the Cowboys too...

and the Giants, and hell, even the Eagles, oh wait, that’s the entire NFC East.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Nov 22, 2008 10:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As long as they don't move.

I’d consider getting a tattoo, but can’t think of anything important enough to me. Since you have a pretty awesome blog about the Seahawks, not a bad idea.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

dumb.

Unless you are a tattoo person, but they look awful on old people.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

to clarify, they always look awful once your skin loses it's elasticity,

but if you have a bunch of them already…. what’s one more?

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No tats

but family and otherwise connections.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought this same thing.

But old people in general are pretty ugly, no?

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, just goofy.

I saw a guy, maybe 55 or 60, walking around with a sleeveless T on with tats on both arms. They looked like they had seen better days.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This might look cooler

if this guy was more jacked…

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I figure

if it’s not a game thread, it’s no real harm.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I still dont know how to do it...

I looked at the instructions, but don’t know where to put the image width in link part…

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking "Seahawks"

as that doesn’t go out of style and between the shoulder blades.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If your buff and not fat

Tattoos look ok on buff people, but rpetty awful on fat people.

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Nov 22, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think as long as you stay the same size, fat or buff, you're ok

it’s when you start stretching them out that they get weird.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I'm not fat

But I figure if I’m lucky I’ll get old.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hehe

When you specify like that, it makes it read like there are certain types of turds that you just might try.

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Nov 22, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh, you know it

get me some parakeet poo and I’m there.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How does everyone feel about the Titans?

I can’t shake the feeling that they just don’t have enough to compete in the playoffs, but the AFC is down this year anyway.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Can you say dominant DT?

I figure the playoffs are 9/10ths a crapshoot.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sot of...

Our superbowl team had over a 60% chance of making the superbowl. Homefield throughout. We weren’t losing to the Redskins no matter what, they were awful.
I didn’t see us losing to the Panthers either, especially without a RB.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

God I hated that. 100 players on two teams

and all they could talk about was one player that was at the end of his career being from the place where the superbowl was. Worst story line ever. The media is so damn dumb most of the time. That’s why blogs are so popular, because they cover stuff people actually want to hear.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If they did riot

would the value of what they destroy outweigh the cost of bulldozing it?

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 8:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Figure we are approaching WWIII

Detroit would be a good target. Lots of partisans. (Not an endorsement of nuking Detroit. May cause erectile disfunction)

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I figure 1 out of 27.

They were on the road 3 straight. Against the 1,2, and 3 seeds. so 1/3*1/3*1/3.

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Same.

Not sure how they’re undefeated. They’re definitely a good team, but not undefeated good. Offense seems to just have a good line and 2 good RBs. Defense doesn’t seem to have a weak link, but the only guys I know are Haynesworth and Finnegan (who is awsome, him and that Osmogh guy came out of nowhere?).

by LantermanC on Nov 22, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nnamdi Asomugha has been good for 3 years at least.

If he didn’t play for the Raiders, he’d be talked about more but it’s hard to see the diamond in the burning pile of feces that is Al Davis’ creation

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Al Davis

is like some ancient story of inbred insanity come to modern life.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's a really tragic figure

You could argue he’s done the most for the NFL and yet he’s torn cities and his own franchise apart.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 22, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you don't already read KSK...

KissingSuzyKolber has some amazing posts on the subject. Also the Wade and Jerry posts cause me to lose it. pretty amazing

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

KSK is the uneven shit

always worth checking out, almost always worth skimming though.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I was raised hitting the speed bag/heavy bag

I’m a southpaw, think I’d be pretty good in the ring, but I like my brain (not that my alcohol consumption supports that)

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I too am a lefty

but refuse to try a sport where the primary goal is to cause your opponent enough brian damage that he can not physically stand up.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's brutal

and in the modern sports times, almost too brutal.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

this is why I played tennis in high school.

All my brain cells are still intact (- the ones ive murdered with booze)

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I figure I'm base minus

booze, eh, hitting my head and all that stuff I;d care not talk about.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Murs is a scientist

Going out to grab some reinforcements.

Go Hawks! 34-14.

by John Morgan on Nov 22, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

later.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Nov 22, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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