Saints at Falcons Game Thread
by John Morgan on Dec 27, 2010 4:51 PM PST
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PrintI have really learned to love the NFL, the whole NFL, this season. Tonight's game, though by no means a surefire great game, looks about a thousand times more fun and exciting than any game Seattle has played in the last three seasons. There is more at stake, much much more at stake. Better talent will take the field. Better coached talent will take the field. Between Drew Brees, Matt Ryan and Tony Gonzalez, legitimate Hall of Fame talent will take the field. That's premature for Ryan, of course, but isn't it excited to know it's possible?
Someday, Seahawks fans. Someday.
Decoupling my joy of football from the Seahawks has become necessary for me to write about football and still enjoy football, but the upshot is games like tonight's are no longer an also-ran or something I might check out in the off-season to scout talent. This is what I have looked forward to. This is the game of week, and I am going to crack a beer or three and take in some top-caliber NFL football.
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Not surprising
The Government is a big dog to fight. Although I think I’d prefer Four Loko/Sparks over 151 or Everclear
Punks jump up to get beat down.
Nick Reed.
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
I'd give a 3rd rounder for him.
Take it or leave it Philly, cause that’s about what I think of him, take him or leave him.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
Football + Boulevard 7 makes me feel
Like this. Tomorrow I’m going to Sun River. Good week on the horizon.
It's contrived. They were so funny once.
Tank 7 is Boulevard’s LR awesome Saison. right on par with Le Merle (which I love). I’ve only found it at Beer Mongers and apparently it won’t be there for long.
Here are the:
Rate Beer
and
Beer Advocate scores. Not sure which one you trust more. I generally just trust my tongue and nose.
Have to check it out. Love a good Saison.
The payoff on the new LI just isn’t there, and without it, it’s just a lousy R&B song.
I liked it because it smelled really sweet, but it didn't taste overly sweet at all.
Mix that with a great head, a citrus “zing”, and a dry, dry finish.
You’re right on LI. I’m not sure if Comedy Rap Groups can jump the shark, but I think they may have done it.
final score thoughts?
I’ve got Saints by 3.. Veteran savvy comes through. Plus a major Brees mancrush
by CurryInAHurry59 on Dec 27, 2010 5:24 PM PST reply actions
Why GM, I pray tell?
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
The only thing that I could possibly be is Schneider stepping down.
Him not liking the power structure that Seattle has and wanting a job where he has more say.
I don't see that
I am thinking it has more to do with:
Whitehurst, Wilson, Sims and Seattle’s second-seventh round draft picks barely contributing.
I wonder who made the call to go with bigger lineman to match up with 3-4 defensive lineman.
Because you have to think thats what drove Gibbs out.
Gibbs watched Locklear play
And resigned before he could kill himself.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
by SSreporters on Dec 27, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sims was Gibbs. I don't really know the story about Wilson, other than Seattle's abundant talent at DB
What I really wonder about is how Carroll sees the trade for Whitehurst. I assume that was almost 100% Schneider, and it’s worked out about as poorly as possible: from the price, to the PR, to the performance.
Whitehurst could still have a big game on the national stage next week.
It’s not likely, but it could be enough to change some minds.
Yeah, gun to my head I'd say Whitehurst is awful and is lucky that he's getting some snaps.
But the fan in me still has hope that he could at least turn into…Jeff Blake? Or someone of that ilk.
I understand, but it's been one season.
Barring the PR side of things (and my naivety), I don’t see where Schneider’s neck comes into this. Am I just being dense?
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
maybe the Whitehurst, Sims, Wilson trades. But I don't know if he could be blamed entirely for those
by hawksfan1401 on Dec 27, 2010 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
Just clearing house, shaking things up.
Surely Mr. Allen would be the one to intervene here, and I haven’t heard any inkling of his displeasure/disappointment.
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
What would change if he didn't?
I’d be surprised to see him go but thinking about it some I’m not sure it’d make any difference.
A distinct lack of tall, mid-round receivers?
It’s only been one draft, so I can’t say if Schneider follows the GB “build through the draft” school of though, but I love the way that team is put together. Losing Schneider might disappoint me.
Never even thought about it being possible, not thinking we were a playoff team to begin with...
But I suppose it nearly always happens to some level or another.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
You think Q/PM could get rid of the Q?
And since Bradley is not a Carroll guy I think Bradley is more likely to be in trouble than Bates.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Yeah, Bradley could go
but Monte Kiffin was super high on Bradley, so I think Pete will be patient. After all, the defense is Carroll’s responsibility too.
No, it certainly isn't.
I wonder if there’s anything a DC can do about Tru and Jennings.
That’s a pretty bad start to a defense.
I surely wish the Q/PM thing never occurred. HATE it.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, I think he is, but Bates was hand picked and worked with Carroll at USC.
I think Carroll understand that Bates has had some limitations with the offense. I feel that Bates is pretty safe.
Bates' offenses under PC have been pretty bad
admittedly he was limited at QB both seasons but you have to wonder how long before Pete decides he’s seen enough
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
I know we generally don't talk fantasy on threads, but PLEASE!!!
100 yards and a TD for Roddy, a sack or two for Abraham, and 25+ yards and a TD for Tony Gonzalez PLEASE.
It’s 1000+ bucks for me. Wish me well.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 5:46 PM PST reply actions
See, this is what happens when you get a job and stuff... you don't see everything in all the threads...
FYI, 90% sure I’m getting laid off… probably will have some free time if you want to give me a writing task or three.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
Okay then
I need a bunch of points from Brees tonight and LeSean McCoy tomorrow to win my Consolation Bracket.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
McCoy tomorrow is the 2nd half of my dreams!
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
This is my league's Championship game
Tight to the finish.,
http://www.fleaflicker.com/nfl/showMatchup.do?leagueId=98972&fantasyGameId=16108578
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Rex Ryan's Underpants needs a name change drastically.
Rex Ryan’s Socks have so much more meaning now…
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
Just go to Deadspin, they cover these things w/o mainstream fear of sponsor retribution... no watering down.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions
I hear you, but if you ARE gonna read it...
Go there as opposed to si, espn, etc.
I barely hit the mainstream sites anymore. I dig through a couple blogs that are sport/team specific and that’s about it these days, and deadspin for the randomness.
I used to just dig into sports non-stop, but now I find myself digging deep into random topics on my net surfing— new information (to me) and less redundant.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
I like Curry
But the more I think about this question, the more I realize there are a LOT of people I would trade him for.
Don't forget injury prone and the bane of a college powerhouse due to the penalties he helped cause them.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
I'll never forget him destroying people in college
I was at the Fresno St game where he got 500 yards and destroyed some guys ankle.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Name change--
No more Seattle Seahawks.
We are now the Washington Generals.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone think there is a chance that Singletary is on the Seahawks staff next season?
Didn’t he do some work with Carroll at USC?
Sing would get into a shouting match with Hawthorne for missing a tackle
And whatever happens after that sinks this team.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
You're confusing him with Ken Norton Jr
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Surprised he only has one sack, though.
Not that that’s a great measure of pressure, but one sack is one sack.
As I reflect back on this season...I actually don't think I regret that much.
It’s been extremely frustrating, discouraging, and it opens up a well of possibilities (the majority of which are negative), but all things considered I had a lot of fun.
Yeah, I believe that, but then I didn't have to write about all that shit that made me almost punch a hole in my TV/Computer.
I don’t know, maybe it’s just the potent beer talking.
I don't know if it's because it's the third straight season of failure, the lack of much young talent, or the nature of the losses, but this has been the most trying season I have ever experienced.
(I was just a kid during most of the 90s and all)
That was last year for me. I was so discouraged last year, even after the wins.
For whatever reason, I’m not feeling it this year. Maybe it’s Stockholm Syndrome, or just be inundated with a “culture of losing”.
Yup. Especially after that year.
Even though I knew (cerebrally) that he wasn’t the cause of all our problems, I needed an effigy like nobody’s business after that year.
This season has been brutal for me, for several reasons:
1) I have been in that post-collegiate do whatever it takes to get ahead grind since 2007, and for the first time in my short career I have every Sunday off. Naturally, I look forward to Hawks games as my reward for a long week and a symbol of having “made it” to an extent (okay, yes, that’s silly to say as a 25 year old but you get the idea)
2) I care more this season for some reason. Not sure why. Could have been those early season sunny games at Qwest where it looks like 2005/2007 all over again. Could have just been that 4-2 felt extremely fucking good and I bought in, hard.
3) My understanding of football kind of crystallized this season. I played in high school (cornerback) but never understood the chess match of the game or anything beyond vanilla assignments and formations. Seeing plays work, and seeing plays not work has been especially high and especially low this year.
4) All of the above is compounded by the fact that we sucked, sucked, really fucking sucked this year.
I don’t think I could go through another season like this one without developing high blood pressure, diabetes, and alcoholism. This team fucks my shit up.
By the way John, how old are you?
I hope you'll take it as a compliment when I say
you write like pirates kidnapped you at birth and force-fed you ale and sumptuous prose during your formative years
props
I always have fun watching the Seahawks, even if they were 0-16 I'd still enjoy sundays with football.
However, watching the team lose by 28 every week probably has taken a few years off my life.
I've had a trying year personally
So watching all of my sports teams take a giant dump is just piling it on.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
You know what I love about the Matt Ryan story?
How he proved that great talent, I mean great talent, can be hidden.
Atlanta added Ryan and all of a sudden, wow, top ten offense.
Turner and Baker were added that year too though
by hawksfan1401 on Dec 27, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
Was he really that hidden?
I thought he was a Heisman contender/finalist his Senior year and he had Boston College a drive away from the MNC.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
I think he means he allowed Roddy White etc to break out
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
Okay only finished 7th in Heisman
but he did win the Manning award for top QB.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Agreed.
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
I always keep Curry
He’s an absolute beast for me. All you gotta do is crash the line right and Curry’s usually free to the QB
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
Oh yeah. I just use Curry to rush in Madden.
He’s a terror of a DE. Clemons kills in Madden as well, his acceleration is lights out.
Totally. But I'm boycotting Madden until they improve it.
Sticking with NCAA 11 for the foreseeable future.
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
Ivory is out I guess
So Thomas is starting just running himself out of the NFL.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
That's nice and all Tirico but
Weems isn’t even the 2nd best returner in the NFC.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I'm really conflicted with how much I want us to lose this coming Sunday.
My internal fandom is feeling threatened. During the game I won’t want us to lose obviously, but now, with the clarity that logic provides…I really want to crash and burn.
I want Seattle to play well.
That would be the best. Maybe Charlie steps up and Seattle shows some life in the playoffs. Boom. That’s great.
I would hate, hate, hate if Seattle beat the Rams but looked like chewed asshole.
I just don't see it happening. If we win, I can only imagine it being through ST and Defense.
Which isn’t to minimize ST/D…but yeah.
I just don't want another top 10 contract
In a salary cap league it’s hard to be competitive with a bunch of large contracts for unproven rookies. I think the 10-20 spot is the sweet spot in the draft
I just can't let go of him
sure he’s not putting up the numbers but everyone on D just looked lost when he went out last year
Guys look pretty lost with him.
Tru needs to play somewhere he doesn’t have to play sideline to sideline. I could see a home for him in NE.
People will hate SEA
it we’re 7-9 in the playoffs.
Especially fans of 9-7 teams that didn’t make it.
Yeah, but that's like hating us for wearing Green jerseys...I don't give a shit about that.
I want them to fear the Juggernaut from the Northwest.
And Tru.
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
He's not really a nickel, though I think he could do it.
I don’t think Tru is broken, just not great and, well, Clemons accounted for, the pass rush is non existent.
I've been meaning to ask
How do you feel about the way STL has gone through their rebuild? Jason Smith aside of course. Would rather we just cut everyone old and expensive and just roll young, fast, and inexperienced? I sure as shit would.
Manpoints to Ryan for standing in there like that.
Eddie Izzard ran 43 marathons in 51 days with 5 weeks of training. What's stopping you?
Interesting.
Two years ago he hit the 370 barrier. Last year he struggled, was beat up and faced a ton of top 10 type defenses.
This year he is 5th in the league in yards though… not sure if I buy it entirely. Hard to say. I am thinking they need to do a better job of not overusing him ala Shaun if they hope to get more than 2-3 more good years out of him…
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like someone can use a center.
Wonder where Spencer will play next year.
Slowly starting to think . . . Seattle.
I think quarterbacks should always slide like that
You could get an easy flag
I still can't believe they kept trying it
Even into the preseason of this year.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
If Washington goes
Who replaces him on kick returns? Tate doing double duty as kick and punt returner?
Accustomed to mediocrity.
So you're saying you're still interested?
I was very concerned after that toe injury.
Dion Lewis is pretty good but he’s not fast .
Accustomed to mediocrity.
No Sir-Mix-a-lot you.
Cake for me too, please.
by shams on Dec 27, 2010 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone remember Bremelo?
Always trumped baby got back to me, but then I’m a SWASS guy.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
YES!
Last week I told my brother a girl he thought was cute was a bremelo. He almost punched me in the face.
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Not at all. I respect it for being a good brew but (and feel free to try and take away my PNW card for this)
I dislike IPAs.
It took me a long time to come around on IPAs.
Ninkasi’s Total Domination was the first one I really liked.
No, that's kind of cool actually.
There’s isn’t really a beer style I don’t like, except maybe pale ales, but so many people like IPAs exclusively that it’s kind of cool that you don’t like them at all.
My IPA loving friends tell me this is totally false, but I equate it to people who like really spicy food.
Spicy food isn’t about flavor or complexity; it’s about flaying the hell out of your taste buds. IPAs aren’t about flavor or complexity, they are about getting it as hoppy as possible and still liking it.
I know that’s not true though, and a lot of IPA drinkers really like to decipher the different type of hops in them.
It's an appropriate analogy though
Hops and spice are a kind of burden. There more you have, the better craftsman you have to be. Nothing is worse than hops or spice in an otherwise crappy beer.
Earl Thomas has over half of the secondary's interceptions
Sad and encouraging at the same time?
I don’t think this secondary has recorded a 3 INT yet.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I am still very skeptical
Bradford is doing a quality Dilfer impression, but he hasn’t shown much that a real offense can be built from.
Fair enough.
Even if Bradford turns out to be a legitimately good QB, I don’t mind. That’ll hopefully just push the Hawks to draft in order to stop the pass, rather than the run…maybe.
There is an AssHat who sits behind me at the games.
“This team needs to draft a franchise QB now!”
Every week. Jeez why haven’t they thought of that?!?!
I was black out drunk
Bottle of Jager still in the shower
awesome.
Don’t do that with Sushi and sake though.. ends very very badly.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
Did we win?
I’m a Canucks fan but much like the NBA I can’t get in to 82 game seasons.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Yes.
Goal with about 30 sec left.
I’m actually a Leafs fan (from Toronto originally) but my wife is from Seattle and follows the Canucks.
Sweet.
If the ‘Nucks can’t get out of Round 2 again then Vigneault has to go.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
They seem a little tougher this year, maybe better built for a playoff run.
If Kesler keeps playing the way he has I can see good things for them.
Hung out with my family before going to the airport.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Being from AK I've been a hockey fan for awhile, but have never been able to choose a "team".
I’d pick the Nucks, but I can’t root for Canadian teams. I’ve decided to pull Lightning ’’til Seattle or Portland get one.
That's what I've been thinking. or maybe Hurricanes/Panthers.
Either way I’m happy to have one. I like Ovechkin, but the Caps are too bandwagon for me.
That makes sense. The only team I have now are the Anchorage Aces, and let's face it...I mostly just drank a lot of high school beer at those games.
Oh, and the Robert Service High School Cougars. 4 straight state titles baby! And we beat a shit ton of Canadian teams, including that fucker Crosby’s.
Olympic Hockey is the best
I’m not too keen on the fighting.
I wait for MMA for that.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Ever heard the song "Hit Somebody" by Warren Zevon?
Great song about a goon that strives to be a scorer.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
Live hockey is a blast.
I have a childhood friend who played on the Winterhawks and I used to get free tickets. Now I have to pay so…fuck that noise.
That's kind of what I did
I live in Los Angeles and a few years ago the Kings were terrible, but young. Now they’re still fairly young but gelling into a good team. It’s a lot of fun to follow a team that built internally and is having it pay off.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
That's what I'm trying to do with the Lightning
It’s hard to like a team you have no connection to though. I’ve been through a lot of them in my Mature Sport Watching years.
It's tough to get into anything new once you get older
but it’s really a must if you don’t want to be that person that thinks music peaked in 1997 or whatever.
I haven't been able to acquire the soccer/sounders thing.
Between being a hoops guy from 2nd grade on… it’s just been too damn tough to say, “Yah, but they replace the Sonics.”
Ugh. No. They don’t.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
We can still trade for Brees, right?
Give the Saints 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th round picks for 2011 and 2012.
Oh hell yes.
Wow
I really didn’t expect an underthrow there.
Well, Berry is playing strong and Thomas is playing free
I think Berry is better right now, but it’s a tough comparison.
OT (except for the NFL films vintage footage just on TV)
Does anyone else love that the field-goal posts used to be in the middle of the endzone? How fucking brutal.
Love
In a “how the hell could they be so damned stupid” kind of way. I have a strange sense of love. Maybe that’s why I’m divorced…
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
Watching Charlie yesterday I was shocked by how he never stepped up in the pocket when the pressure came.
And there were big holes to step into. He’d just panic and tuck and run.
Was this isolated to yesterday? I hadn’t noticed with him before.
When I play Madden I never step up, and I always infinite drop back.
Makes me feel like an asshole, but hey, it works.
I thought he looked a lot worse yesterday than he did in his other two games.
Which is saying a lot, because he was bad in those games.
Thinking outside the box
Draft Andy Dalton. If I conveniently leave out Jerry Hughes I’ll say “You can never go wrong drafting TCU”.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
that ball on the 1 on first down stat was completely retarded
and had jynx written all over it
Dammit Carmichael
Throw it deep. I’m not going to lose to someone who left 112 points (and Blount) on the bench.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
The only Seahawk I routinely start
Is Olindo Mare, and now our offense sucks enough we can’t stall in the red zone.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
So true.
I started Mike Williams twice. and Obo against the Giants. One of my BMW starts was against Carolina…needless to say I went out Rd 1.
Brees is disappointing
McCoy might do something.
I benched Maclin and I am certain I’ll regret it.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I'm done avoiding DeSean Jackson
I need to get Jackson next year and not other Eagles.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Maclin is a beast
But they don’t necessarily go to him consistently. Plus Jackson is more involved in the offense.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Isn't this nice?
Watching football without a feeling of inconsolable despair? Or raw, hate-filled rage at the universe?
I just hate locklear
Instead of the universe
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.
I am suddenly afraid
and cold, so cold.
by John Morgan on Dec 27, 2010 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Football favors offense
Unstoppable force wins out always
If the pass is perfect, and the receiver drops it
Does that mean the pass was NOT perfect, or the receiver fucked up?
I love John Riggins and Eddie George.
You don’t need to tell me, I know it’s fucked up. I’m like the opposite of John.
So, you made it to the beer store.
They’re? /asshole-like comment
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
Well, my fantasy season is going up in smoke...
SUCKS.
Thinking I might pick my new book up. Anyone read A Song of Ice and Fire? I think I picked it up through Field Gulls. I just finished the first book (Game of Thrones) and am on A Clash of Kings.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:49 PM PST reply actions
Not gonna lie, I like it, but I haven't been entirely happy with it.
Couple character deaths, etc. If it ends (by my estimation) poorly, I’m gonna be pretty pissed off!
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah, my first read through I really had a hard time liking it. You just get to liking someone and they die...often brutally.
After a few more, I love it, and respect why he did it that way.
Shit. I'm only finishing the first one. MORE deaths I'm gonna be not liking?!?
SUCK.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
It's like reading Harry Potter
and knowing for an absolute fact that there’s going to be a 30-50% casualty rate among every likable character. It’s kind of a hard series to get behind since there’s no real main character or really, anyone to root for or get behind.
Not to mention that the author has been 98% finished with the next book for the past two years and apparently gets into a hissy fit when fans of his writing ask him to write. Very British of him.
Shit.
I’m not pleased with hearing this… not at all… not sure if I want to continue, I kinda get attached to my characters, particularly the ones worth liking.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
I can understand that.
I was happy for him to get the Tonight Show, but no one won that spat. (I respect him standing up for himself though)
Louis CK on Conan, "Everything is Amazing"... look it up.
Great stuff.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
Conan, or Louis CK?
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
Louis CK is mediocre?!?
Oh.. I see. You thought I was throwing a “which do you like more” out there. No, I was asking which he thought was mediocre.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
I can't believe you think he's mediocre. He's incredible.
But, to each his own, I guess. I can’t help it if you are wrong… heh heh.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
The Destroyer and Rocky V...
Caddyshack 2…
The starting of a short list of sequels that NEVER HAPPENED!!!
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
Damn, Seahawks would have to go through Atlanta to get to the Superbowl.
I’m worried about our chances.
He does
But the only things in the fridge are Budweiser and celery sticks.
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
Jesus. The Saints have won 12 of thier last 15 road games.
As a hawks fan I can’t even process that.
2001 M's excepted.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
Including any question of steroid use, I hope.
Sigh.
Pretty damn sure about most that team…
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
Kellen Clemens lives in Walla Walla
Rather odd
"Retarded isn't a race." -Thingray
by Matt Erickson on Dec 27, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
He did go to Oregon. Maybe met his wife who is from Walla Walla there, or some such.
Looked up wikipedia, he’s from SE Oregon, so he is an eastsider… likely not a huge shift for him to be out Walla Walla way.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 28, 2010 12:21 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, that's true.
I’m going to school there right now, and one of my friends is a huge Jets fan. My supervisor’s brother Ben did all the wiring in Clemens’ house, and they became pretty good friends, enough so that when Ben got into a car accident, Clemens called him to make sure he was ok, and also flew out to Utah for Ben’s wedding. Yay for being connected to “famous” people.
"Retarded isn't a race." -Thingray
by Matt Erickson on Dec 28, 2010 2:01 AM PST up reply actions
Nice.
Random note— my city league basketball team down in Centralia played against Lyle Overbay’s team a few weeks ago. We ended up covering each other. I asked him if he was gonna get another contract, he was like, “I hope so and think so, but we’ll have to see.”
Nice guy. Glad he got one more big one.
I wonder if Clemens will ever get a “real chance” somewhere, or is relegated to permanent fringe status?
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 28, 2010 8:34 AM PST up reply actions
I really hate the "hates to lose" shit.
Who likes to lose? Whitehurst?
Hate to lose.
There is money in losing. Sell short.
The Lions have lost for years, and have stacked the team. I expect them to win big soon.
Nobody invests for the short term with big money. Investing for the short term means changing your oil.
How great has this game been?
I’m going to lose fantasy for sure and I’ll finish the year 4-12 but it’s worth it.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Brees killing my chances at a 3rd place finish in my leauge
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.
let's blame Saints performance on crowd noise
and look forward to Seahawks reaching Eagles in the Divisional Round
THAT'S THE PLACE FROM KING OF KONG
AND THE CRAZY GUY
Sweet Jesus, they're not the Stealers.
What did the Saints do to deserve Locklear? Other than paste the Seahawks this season?
Ok, yeah. Throw in Locklear.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
What is this? A secondary that defenses passes?
I’m confused.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
I didn't say interceptions.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Sounds like we should start an All Field Gulls team
And challenge the Hawks.
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
Golden Tate would beast anyone here in football.
True story. Especially if it was Flag. He would be blowing our minds ever 3 seconds.
But not like a game how the NFL is a game, but like a real game...that you play for fun and shit.
To impress girls and make your grandma cry.
I can play slot receiver
I’m 5’10 but I’m not very fast but I am surehanded.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I sucked at catching things when I was little
I tried catching with my fingers a lot so my middle finger on my left hand does not close properly anymore.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Serious question: How come Mike Hass could never become Slot Machine?
What’s the difference? Knowledge, quickness, luck?
Stokes is a pretty good athlete, even if he's not fast
and he has a decent build.
Hass looked maxed out to me.
I can buy that.
I always thought Hass could be a Stokely, given the right opportunity. Now I realize I’m probably just a homer and that opportunity would have to come from Brady or Manning to be worthwhile.
Brees suddenly playing like Jake Delhomme.
Grrrrr. A Saints win or 51 pts. wins my pool.
Hasseldone.
Saints will flame out in the divisional round
With a lack of a running game.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
You mean wild card round
Against the Seahawks =P
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
could you imagine the immense rage that would come from that?
reigning Superbowl champ losing to the only 7-9 playoff team ever. That would guarantee instant playoff seeding rule change
That'd fucking blow my mind. I'd be laughing til the day I died.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Exactly why I do not understand the people rooting for a loss to the Rams at all
THEY’RE GOD DAMNED INSANE
Whichever team scores next will win.
Har har, I’m so prophetic.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
OUCH.
That hit looked painful (on the Saints receiver). Falcon led head first.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Er, elbow first.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
My prediction: Atlanta will be that yearly high seed team that collapses and loses by a huge margin early in the playoffs.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Exactamundo.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Too bad we can't keep Ruskell around just to pick up late round talent though.
Damn he was good at that.
Those two yards enabled that play call.
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 8:28 PM PST up reply actions
We can trace the collapse of the run defense
from his release. Jones competitive fire forced the best out of the defense in practice and that intensity bled into game day.
Like how our defense collapsed
once Hasselbeck went out on Sunday? Did you hear the ass-face son of a bitch on Fox say that on the post game?
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 8:31 PM PST up reply actions
Should have cut Hasselbeck then, we'd of had at least enough fire to keep our toes warm on a tropical beach.
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die, anymore than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." - George Bernard Shaw
by Tyler Jorgensen on Dec 27, 2010 9:30 PM PST up reply actions
Let's see what you're made of, Matt Ryan.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
We'll find out what is in his veins!
Is it ice!?!??
The next 10 minutes
(3:19 of play clock) are going to kick ass.
He PLAYS FOOTBALL with a FOOTBALL on a FOOTBALL field.
Winner.
by John Morgan on Dec 27, 2010 8:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
John...
still waiting for your ‘trade for Tim Tebow’ post
M-M-M-M-M-M-MONSTER TEBOW
(Quake reference)
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Now don't throw the ball in the last minutes and pull a monday night Houston.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Oh fuck.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
No, he's down.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
The Seahawks scored more points on the Falcons than the Saints have tonight.
And they say we shouldn’t make the playoffs at 7-9. Dicks.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Wow. Don't fucking throw the ball when you've got the lead and there's 2 fucking minutes to go.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Otherwise known as "pulling a Houston on Monday night"
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Er
More drunk? Which is correct there?
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 8:39 PM PST up reply actions
more drunker is officially the accurate term
by B.B.Finnegan on Dec 27, 2010 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
What's funny
I trust the answers here more than I would from most grammarians.
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 8:44 PM PST up reply actions
Especially if you follow through
And skip writing about this week’s game.
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 8:47 PM PST up reply actions
I'm a bit shocked ATL has only scored 7 points on offense against the Saints.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
So..we scored more points against the Saints than the Falcons,
And more against the Falcons than the Saints?
Actually you're right. Both. Heh.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
Good eye.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
NOW the game's over.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
I do think Gruden goes to Denver though
to coach Herr uber-winner
Probably the best place for Cowherd to go
but hopefully SF is dumb enough to think Gruden is a good coach
That is an insane rule
They should still review the spot regardless of 1st down or not. Oh well, it’s moot.
Great game.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Well fellas, I need to go pack some hiking shit now.
I bid you bastards adieu. This was a fun game thread.
Best in a while
I think we released all the good cheer / fun that we wanted to have out yesterday.
by somethingwitty on Dec 27, 2010 8:51 PM PST up reply actions
Night fellas.
"Pass rushers enter the world of Okung but never leave." - JM
Author of The Seahawks Asylum: http://seahawksblog.wordpress.com
That probably ends Tampa Bay's season then
So their win just became irrelevant unless Chicago and Washington win.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
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