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I love the Texans' regular home unis. Why the hell are they wearing their Battle Reds tonight?

Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?

by Benne on Nov 23, 2009 5:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Go Texans I guess

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Since I like playing with Vince Young, go Titans?

Though I do hope Schaub throws for 300 yards and 3 tds.

by LantermanC on Nov 23, 2009 5:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

For my FF teams' sake, can Slaton not suck tonight for a change?

Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?

by Benne on Nov 23, 2009 5:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So much talent on the field tonight,

I don’t need to pick a side. Just sit back and enjoy.

I'm gonna go calm submissive on your ass.

by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 5:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yes,

What’s up closing speed?

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by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 5:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can we combine Cushing and Curry

To make a “Ima blow you the f*** out” LB?

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Cushing is pretty awesome.

Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?

by Benne on Nov 23, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I used to see him on campus all the time

Dude looked like an 80s head banger.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey fellas

Did you hear Mora’s comments (here) on Aaron Curry and his inconsistent improvement. He said that He was taking more off of Curry and letting him learn the role of a 1st and second down LB first, when he gets that they’ll add more. I think that’s a good idea. Thoughts?

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 5:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I did read that and I don't like it.

As unsure and hesitant as he appears to be out there at times, I think he needs to stay out there and have less asked of him. Just allow him to fly around and hit people. It’s probably no the most sound coaching philosophy, but he’s in his own head right now and a “demotion” could exaggerate that.

I'm gonna go calm submissive on your ass.

by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I see the truth in what you're saying

But is it also possible that getting beat so much would get in his head too? Or maybe that it is better to get great and fundamentals and then add on coverage downs, rather than just saying “learn everything”, kind of like how you group things when you memorize them rather than trying brute memorization?

Mora also said he doesn’t want to play rookies just to give them XP, but wants to play the players that give the best chance of winning. I agree with this, because I love winning, and because I understand that it is 1.) A drug that football teams need to survive, and 2.) the only currency accepted in the NFL. But I don’t agree with it because I want us to be a better team next year, and XP now will probably help that.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love winning too, lol.

And you’re right, it’s a difficult balance to reach. You don’t want to shatter a players confidence, so I understand where you’re coming from. I guess the question is whether he is struggling because he hasn’t mastered his assignments and is thinking his way through plays. Or if he’s overmatched physically at this level, at the moment. If it’s a matter of assignment, I say let him play per my previous post. If it’s an ability issue, then I would agree to reduce his time and put him in those situations where he would have a high probability of success to build his confidence.

I'm gonna go calm submissive on your ass.

by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

SCHAUB!

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 5:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Say what you will about Vince Young,

but he’s got a big league arm.

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by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 6:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I like his throwing motion

As slow as it is.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's like the Ernie Els of football.

Slower, smooth delivery and the ball goes for miles. (Did that make sense?)

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by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Fisher is a special person.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

NFL teams really need to run the option more often.

Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?

by Benne on Nov 23, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It's weird that 5 years ago no one would've made this statement

“You don’t see the option in the NFL because of the speed difference”

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

In general it seems like teams are trying a bit more original plays this year

(I admit, as I do often, that I’m newish to the NFL, only watching for 6 years, so I have limited perspective)

You have the wildcat, all the variants of it, even the “Seneca package”.

Definitely more fun to watch.

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's kind of how the NFL works

everyone will say a certain tactic won’t work, then one team will try it and have success with it and people will call it a gimmick but pretty soon everyone will have some variation on it.

I wonder how long it will take Oregon and West Virginia/Michigan’s spread running styles to proliferate to the NFL. I guess they already sort of are.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerome Boger is the worst ref in the NFL as far as articulation

Actually overall he’s terrible.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful drive from Vince Young

The fact that Fisher wait until they were 0-6 to make this switch should be enough to put him on the hot seat.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If he can somehow make it work with Young this year

And get to say 8-8, then he is not bad in my book hehe.

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Also I hope that the game against us means something to them.

Which reminds me, I need to flog the tickets, can’t make the game :(

(And no, that’s not a hint here)

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rest of their schedule

Cardinals, Colts, Rams, Dolphins, Chargers, Seahawks.

That’s possible.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll hate him forever

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a man of conviction.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure where I stand on him

on the one hand he’s the most amazing football player I’ve witnessed in person.

On the other hand he cost us that Rose Bowl just as much as Vince and the refs.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bud Adams: Coolest owner ever?

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That clip has yet to fail to make me giggle.

I'm gonna go calm submissive on your ass.

by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I kind of want the hawks to draft Tebow

Just because of how fun it will be reading everything you write about him, he seems to really get you excited hehe

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I REALLY want the hawks to not draft Tebow

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Even if he does succeed in the nfl, I don’t want to be the team with that kind of O.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly me too, but just because of the preachy religeon stuff

I’m an atheist Jew (that is I was born into the jewish nation and I don’t believe in God).

Now I have no problem with anyone’s religeon at all, but hearing about it every single game would really bug me, not the actual belief itself.

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think their running styles are the same at all

Vince is tall, lanky and quick. Tebow is a full back who has regressed as a passer this season.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Regressed?

Or lost weapons in the passing game and was rushed back from a concussion?

by Nate Dogg on Nov 23, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait

Are you suggesting that Tebow’s amount of success might be attributed to the level of talent around him? I think you can go to hell for that.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As someone just checking in

I appreciate the Andre Johnson montage.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I just give Andre the Giant the edge.

Fitz’s hands are incredible, but Johnson just trucks bitches. He is a fast Boldin. A beast Fitz.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That kind of logic doesn't make for fun conversation.

If we started using discernment and recognizing things as “unknowable” then what would we yell about when drunk?

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Quantum physics

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

String theory bitch!

Kip Thorn would never lie!

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Has a better QB

But I think Fitz is #1 anyway.

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He is by a lot of people

Along with Fitz, Moss, Calvin Johnson etc.

by Ovreel on Nov 23, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Calvin Johnson does not belong in that conversation

He will, he will, but not yet. Drops, spotty routes, lacking concentration in traffic—he doesn’t need to correct all of it, but he needs to improve to be in the coversation.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but both his parents are doctors

And he designed a plumbing system for African villages in college. So….I guess that makes him better than everybody.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's on my fantasy team

Therefore he is in the conversation for me!

by Ovreel on Nov 23, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if every time a player is said to be "shooken up"

he has in fact experienced irreversible brain trauma.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

"He got his bell rung"

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Inded it is.

Any time they say “stinger” they mean minor spine injury.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have minor spine injuries

(I have 2 herniated discs touching nerves).

I wish I had access to NFL quality pain killers and a Doctor that would allow me to use them.

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That sucks.

When I played football I got hit weird and strained the ligament connecting my rib to my 4th thoracic vert. Now I sneeze sometimes and it feels like a knife in the back. Back injuries are complicated and shitty.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Herniated disc

is more serious than a stinger though. Stinger is generally just a brief compression on the nerves due to the head getting forced down or back.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough

I guess I didn’t think about it as much as I should have.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hasselbeck vs. Boller (see fanshot)

O/U on checkdowns and interceptions?

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm really down on Hasselbeck

but not so down that I’m comparing him to Boller.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 23, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This has been a good year for rookie linebackers

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oddly it has been a bad year for the USC defense

especially the linebacking group.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Houston loves their gritty white receivers

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Joe was my favorite receiver in 2005

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Hass is the next big thing

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And got a Staph Infection

Kinda disappeared after that.

by Ovreel on Nov 23, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty sure he's retired now.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah I forgot that

He’s a free agent according to wikipedia, did he suck last year?

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

See Ovreel's comment

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Andre!

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Stay thirsty my friends.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 6:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I still think this is one of those

“Vince Young just wins football games” kind of games.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 6:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

In his first year in the NFL

Vince put up ugly stats but the team won games and made the playoffs, so he earned a reputation as being a QB who “just wins games” despite the fact that in most of those games the team won IN SPITE of his efforts.

So I feel like tonight will be one of those games where he will be ugly but maybe make a couple of plays after the defense/Chris Johnson do something more important to help the team win.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You drink a lot of good beers

I’m about to finish my six pack of Kellerweis.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sierra Nevada is one of my favorite breweries.

I'm gonna go calm submissive on your ass.

by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you like their pale, definitely give their Torpedo Extra IPA a chance.

It’s wonderful. Sierra Nevada is a macrobrewery that makes microbrewery quality beer.

by BrettJMiller on Nov 23, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I walk past a Zupan's on my way home

Their selection is amazing and I’m beginning to get too used to awesome beers. Might have to go drink a sixer of Keystone to bring myself down to earth.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like I may be getting TOO used to this beer

And someday someone is going to offer my a Carlsberg and I’ll turn it down and look like a shit head.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure he could break me in two

I don’t associate toughness with masculinity. Nor do I associate George with masculinity.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh no, I totally agree he's effiminate

He’s also a fucking bad ass. Him and John Riggins were my heroes when I played football because I was bigger and not as fast.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I was wrong

but I really do not know.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he was AS good as he was made out to be

But there aren’t too many backs who really do seem to punish defenders (contrary to what commentators say) as well as he did. Brandon Jacobs is another of those.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He and Jacobs will probably have the same career

So if you think Jacobs sucks, then you are probably right in thinking he sucked. Or that’s my interpretation of it.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Except Jacobs is fast.

George was 300 carries and a cloud of bad field position.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I...

cannot dispute that. He really declined fast, too many leg injuries.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bear Pascoe made a run at it before he got cut

Did anyone pick him up?

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, if Houston just took a TO because they realise the TD is for sure

and the want to save time, WHY TACKLE HIM ON THE 1 YARD LINE?

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 7:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It's not just that, it's everything about him

He drives me crazy. The chubby bastard is just irritating.

by Ovreel on Nov 23, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure the idea of power backs is stupid

Chris Johnson would have scored there just as easily.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 23, 2009 7:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What an anticlimactic ending to the half

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So this is how we get on ESPN

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I HATE OUR SECONDARY!!!! ARGH!!! STUPID BC LIONS!

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why is the Canadian end zone so big?

I'm gonna go calm submissive on your ass.

by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 7:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Because the CFL is friendly to the passing game.

20 yard end zones and you’re allowed to celebrate.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Midgets like Seneca can succeed there.

Michael Bumpus is on the BC practice squad.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Seneca would be a good option for BC

As a 5th string QB he would have started this year.

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Run it out of bounds on 2nd and 1 for a loss of 15!

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

We wouldn’t get there. He’d fumble the snap.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What is this "celebrate" you speak of?

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by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The best part

Is when one team has two penalties for say, 30 yards, and the other team has a penalty for 10 yards, math takes over and says the team with the 10 yard penalty will get moved 20 yards downfield based on yard accumulation.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If storylines mattered

Matthew Stafford just saved the Lions.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is rooting for Sanchez to bust

Just so people won’t say “We should’ve drafted Sanchez”?

by aerozeppelin on Nov 23, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We should've drafted Monroe, Crabtree, etc.

We should’ve had 4 players at #4 overall.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He was NFL ready.

The scouts told us that!

Why can’t he be like Nick Reed?

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Because then he'd suck.

I mean eviscerate opponents.

by abender20 on Nov 23, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What stats were you expecting at this point of the season?

I’m thinking 15 sacks, 1500 tackles, 50 killed.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We should've kept Peterson

He had twice the number of tackles Curry had yesterday.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He kicks ass. I hate how we have Curry and Redding when we could’ve kept an LB starting his decline.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone had the Scottish beer 'Skullsplitter"?

The name makes me want to buy it, but I’m worried it might just be Scottish Budweiser.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I really enjoyed it when I had it over in Scotland this year.

I was a bit inebriated when I had it, but usually I don’t review if I know I’m too drunk to give a fair review. It’s 8.5%, so it’ll get ya drunk. I’ll skip all the aroma and mouthfeel stuff and just copy and paste my flavor review: “Spicy for certain, but not too strong, especially for a beer that is 8.5%. Slight hints of fruits but mostly just a strong malt. Almost burns the tongue, but in a good way.”

by BrettJMiller on Nov 23, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you decide to

Get the Illustrated Edition by Seamus Heaney. I saw it at Powell’s a couple weeks ago. It’s the one I have and I love it. It’s the poem on one side, and then historical facts and notes on the translation on the other. If you’re into that thing you’ll enjoy it.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds cool

thanks for the suggestion.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No worries.

Here’s the link if you wanted to check it out.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Odd.

I'm gonna go calm submissive on your ass.

by Dukeshire on Nov 23, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Cushing.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Aren’t you supposed to tuck the ball under your shoulder when you run?

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good job Vince.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Refresh and see what happens

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm, who is to blame for that?

I mean which titan, I get that the safety is to blame for the lack of INT

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That ball was on a silver platter and he displayed Kelly Jennings hands.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Cushing.

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Vince Young just fumbled the ball away 5 minutes ago

Jaws must have had too many of those concussions that hurt your short term memory.

by GarethLewin on Nov 23, 2009 7:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Can't believe the Texans didn't take Bush!

Worse mistake since Portland not taking Jordan! Rah rah rah!

Wait…what?

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I actually like Oden.

But Durant would have been sweeeeeet.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's flashy

but I prefer winning.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's 22.

If that’s his problem, I think it can be solved.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

And he seems to be getting better. I guess it does sound like I was bitching. I meant it more to reflect how Oden’s problems will solve themselves with XP and conditioning.

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am aware of that

but a big man is better than a small forward in most cases.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Football truism

maybe not true. I think, like most sports, the more extreme the physical requirements, the higher the replacement value.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's certainly true with respect to the availability of talent at that position.

However, transcendent is transcendent and you’re more likely to find that out of a larger pool of candidates.

by abender20 on Nov 23, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I ask for patience with Oden

He is not yet what he can become.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To me, guys always show at least flashes of what they can become in their earlier incarnations.

Oden has always been bigger and stronger. He’s solid defensively, but he’ll have to be more than Theo Ratliff to measure up. I saw tons of Oden in college (Northwestern guarded him with a 6’6" kid from Highland Park) and never saw the offensive understanding that makes a good post player.

by abender20 on Nov 23, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oden may turn out to be a pretty darned good NBA player.

Durant may teabag millions on his way to the Hall of Fame

by abender20 on Nov 23, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Plus humans that large are just always going to be massive injury risks.

I’d rather have the transcendent and versatile small forward and a more replacement level center (Brendan Haywood?) than Dwight Howard and Thaddeus Young.

by abender20 on Nov 23, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My only concern about Oden is the long term health of his knees

Other than that, I would still select Oden over Durant.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The way the game is officiated these days, the advantage goes to perimeter players.

Unless you’re looking at someone truly special like Duncan, I take Durant.

by abender20 on Nov 23, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not just Duncan

Most champions have good big men. Garnett transformed the Celtics. The Lakers won with a healthy Bynum—were transformed by trading for Gasol.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 7:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not yet

but he was supposed to be better and could be. Last season he was recovering from microfracture and so this is like a second rookie season as he relearns his body. People have given up on Oden prematurely.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well I was never that high on Oden to begin with

To your point above about availability of talent I think that Oden can be one of the best centers in the league. I think Durant can be one of the best swing men in the league. Being better than guys like Marion and Jefferson and Jackson means a lot more than being better than Hawes, Perkins and modern day Shaq.

by Nate Dogg on Nov 23, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Cushing.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Fe-fi-fo-fum, the Giants are coming to spoil the fun

Give me Red Zone for free and put NFL Network on the sports package.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 7:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

No sir.

No it is not. I have yearned for that for awhile. A player that makes other people say “Seattle may not do these things well, but holy shit they have CJ Spiller and he is just fucking incredible to watch!”

by DJ C-Raig on Nov 23, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you buy one on black friday

you get a free copy of LEGO Rock Band!

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

That BF deal was the first time I’d heard about performance fleece in almost 10 years.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Something that popped into the old noggin'.

City with the worst total package of GMs? I nominate Chicago. The Bulls continue to accumulate tweener post players and quality depth but refuse to purge some of that in order to get a star. The Bears. The Cubs and White Sox.

by abender20 on Nov 23, 2009 8:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

John would you be up for a "Why DeHaven Must Go" post

Or is it redundant at this point since what we witness every Sunday needs no explanation?

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by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking the former

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

For most

and yet the the latter will be most vocal.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not the same kind of runner

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No

Tebow looks like he could survive an NFL hit.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Still don't want him.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So

Deon Grant can get tackled into a receiver and that’s tripping.

This guy can stick a leg out on Young. No tripping.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's inexcusable.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It has to be a crazy feeling to be a punt returner.

As soon as the ball is snapped, a see of violent chaos is unleashed at you. Same for the QB, I guess.

by abender20 on Nov 23, 2009 8:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Surprised Martinez didn't cough up the ball.

Here, let me get 2 more yards and lose us the game in the process…

by Misfit74 on Nov 23, 2009 8:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

After helping to blow the Packers game

No.

It just hit me Terrill was inactive yesterday.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

On his way out.

I think we’ll see a huge roster purge this offseason.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 8:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He was injured anyway

But good to see Red get some action and not Terrill getting pushed around.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This Bose commercial needs updated

“Save $50 if you order now… Through October 31st 2009”

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I was wandering off into another world but I swear Tirico said this last play was 3rd and 9

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why is he even on the team? Can't they just sign Duckett?

Or CEDRIC PEERMAN.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Young will lead them to a game winning drive

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I fully expect this.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fair catch at the 5. Can we sign him up? He fits into DeHaven's system.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Dos Equis doesn't seem so bad

If you’re in Tijuana yelling “FUCK YEAH!!”

by DetectiveM on Nov 23, 2009 8:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Horrible call.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Make up call

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The Titans are going 9-7, making the playoffs

Super Bowl. Book it.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gruden: THIS GUY (rest of the sentence)

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hope he takes a coaching job

just so I dont have to hear him speak any more.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

28-144 and counting...

Keeping his 2,000 yard pace.

by Misfit74 on Nov 23, 2009 8:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Shaun. 34-24 Seahawks over Packers. 201 yards.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No TDs of course in that 2006 season. We had a near 3 month run without a rushing TD

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So long ago

Spiller!

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Kelly Jennings' only career INT was that day

Hass fired away 3 INTs and responded with 3 TDs.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is a catch.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The NFL should bar coaches and ex-coaches from the booth

listening to Gruden shakes my confidence in coach-kind.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 8:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I can’t believe Billick and Gruden both won Super Bowls.

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If Tennessee makes the playoffs...

Jeff Fisher coaches until he dies at the ripe old age of 115.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

His 'stache will never gray.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If Schaub throws for 25 yards here, I win $10.

Fun how just a small amount of money can make you care about such a little random thing.

by LantermanC on Nov 23, 2009 8:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Tirico: 3 in his career

Stat line: 4 KR TDs

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bwahaha

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Kris Brown will attempt the tying FG

And then the Texans will sign Coutu tomorrow.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Told y'all.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fake field goal TD for the win.

Come on.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Sign Coutu.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm not giving up

Tennessee has inspired me to believe we’re going 9-6 and crushing every opponent’s dreams with a bunch of last second field goals.

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Gruden is making me dumber

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Young quarterbacks are fun

old, like the onset of death.

by John Morgan on Nov 23, 2009 8:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Kris Brown is paranoid and neurotic

Whenever the Texans go for it on 4th down, he thinks it’s so he won’t miss.

by DetectiveM on Nov 23, 2009 8:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Tafoya is such a troll

she asks some obnoxious questions

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by bluemax on Nov 23, 2009 8:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

SEA!

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ME!

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

by SSreporters on Nov 23, 2009 8:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

BANE!

Seattle Seahawks: The only team in the NFL to trail 17-17 according to Dick Stockton.

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