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NBA Pickem Week 17: This is Painful for Me
I haven't felt like this since I went to Steve Nash's first game back in Dallas after Cuban let him walk off to Phoenix. I didn't like it in 2004 and I don't like it now.
posted by Ufez Jones at 10:52 PM on February 25
NBA Pickem Week 17: This is Painful for Me
Every time I see a clip of Dumont or Nico, I have a visceral reaction, and I'm not even a Mavs fan.
posted by beaverboard at 06:42 PM on February 25
NBA Pickem Week 17: This is Painful for Me
My picks:
Cavaliers by 16 (slam dunk)
Lakers by 7
Knicks by 13 (slam dunk)
Rockets by 11 (slam dunk)
Nuggets by 9 (slam dunk)
Celtics by 6
Clippers by 4
Warriors by 14 (slam dunk)
Celtics by 5
Thunder by 12 (slam dunk)
Timberwolves by 9
posted by Ufez Jones at 06:30 PM on February 25
NBA Pickem Week 17: This is Painful for Me
My picks:
Cavaliers by 12 (slam dunk)
Lakers by 12 (slam dunk)
Knicks by 12 (slam dunk)
Rockets by 8
Nuggets by 8
Celtics by 8
Lakers by 12 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 8
Celtics by 8
Thunder by 12 (slam dunk)
Timberwolves by 8
posted by NoMich at 02:55 PM on February 25
NBA Pickem Week 17: This is Painful for Me
Howard starting to leave me in the dust in the standings.
posted by NoMich at 02:52 PM on February 25
NBA Pickem Week 17: This is Painful for Me
My picks:
Cavaliers by 12 (slam dunk)
Lakers by 13 (slam dunk)
Knicks by 14 (slam dunk)
Rockets by 15 (slam dunk)
Nuggets by 6
Celtics by 2
Lakers by 7
Warriors by 10 (slam dunk)
Nuggets by 5
Thunder by 18 (slam dunk)
Suns by 8
posted by rcade at 02:28 PM on February 25
Hubie Brown prepares to broadcast final NBA game
His remarkable career in coaching and broadcasting has left a lasting impact on the sport. Granny Escape Together
posted by RileyJackson at 02:02 PM on February 25
NBA Pickem Week 17: This is Painful for Me
My picks:
Magic by 5
Lakers by 11 (slam dunk)
Knicks by 16 (slam dunk)
Rockets by 8
Bucks by 7
Celtics by 4
Lakers by 12 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 13 (slam dunk)
Celtics by 11
Thunder by 15 (slam dunk)
Suns by 6
posted by Howard_T at 01:34 PM on February 25
NBA Pickem Week 17: This is Painful for Me
posted by rcade at 01:24 PM on February 25
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
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posted by MoRelo35 at 08:57 AM on February 25
NBA Pickem Week 18: Don't Dream It's Over
This week is packed with exciting games! The Celtics have a Monkey Mart Game busy schedule, hope they keep it up. And Ufez Jones is up by 11 points, can anyone turn it around?
posted by sophia2005 at 02:55 AM on February 24
Daytona 500 Crash Sends Ryan Preece's Car Airborne
It's a miracle Ryan Preece wasn't seriously injured in the horrific crash! Moments like this remind us of the dangers of NASCAR and Stimulation Clicker the resilience of its drivers. Congratulations to William Byron on a dramatic win!
posted by sophia2005 at 02:53 AM on February 24
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
I was still feeling ill from that awful Hurricanes game up in Toronto last night.
The ACC women's tourny starts in a week and a half. Should be a good one since they have five schools in the top 20.
posted by NoMich at 07:24 PM on February 23
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
Wondering if there was a post game biscuit line in town after the NC State women took care of #1 Notre Dame at the Jimmy V. arena.
posted by beaverboard at 07:13 PM on February 23
NBA Pickem Week 16: Can't Stop the Nuggets
Revised picks:
Cavaliers by 8
Timberwolves by 8
Nuggets by 8
Celtics by 8
Warriors by 8
Cavaliers by 8
Thunder by 8
posted by NoMich at 06:08 PM on February 21
Former NFL Punter Chris Kluwe Arrested for Civil Disobedience
I knew I liked Kluwe for some reason.
posted by tommybiden at 06:02 PM on February 21
NBA Pickem Week 16: Can't Stop the Nuggets
posted by Howard_T at 02:37 AM on February 21
NBA Pickem Week 16: Can't Stop the Nuggets
My picks:
Cavaliers by 6
Rockets by 11 (slam dunk)
Nuggets by 13 (slam dunk)
Celtics by 7 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 17 (slam dunk)
Cavaliers by 9 (slam dunk)
Thunder by 11 (slam dunk)
Leading church services at a nursing home this afternoon, and then cooking dinner. Too busy to look at my email, so I missed picking Celtics vs 76ers and Suns vs Spurs. I would have gotten them both right, but it's water under the bridge.
posted by Howard_T at 02:31 AM on February 21
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posted by simonscott at 01:37 AM on February 21
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Great link and story, thanks.
Lange had a lot of fun with player's names during the game call. Especially Jagr and Recchi.
posted by beaverboard at 01:32 AM on February 21
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
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posted by jhonndee at 12:52 AM on February 21
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
OT in the Four Nations Final? Yes, please!
posted by Ufez Jones at 11:15 PM on February 20
NBA Pickem Week 16: Can't Stop the Nuggets
My picks:
Suns by 12 (slam dunk)
posted by NoMich at 07:19 PM on February 20
NBA Pickem Week 16: Can't Stop the Nuggets
My picks:
Celtics by 12 (slam dunk)
Suns by 9
Cavaliers by 5
Rockets by 7
Nuggets by 12 (slam dunk)
Knicks by 4
Mavericks by 5
Cavaliers by 12 (slam dunk)
Thunder by 8
I won't speak for anyone else, but boy did I really appreciate a break from basketball.
posted by Ufez Jones at 06:47 PM on February 20
Former NFL Punter Chris Kluwe Arrested for Civil Disobedience
Mina Kimes points out that he was wearing a Tecmo Bowl hoodie. A true hero on so many levels.
posted by NoMich at 05:24 PM on February 20
NBA Pickem Week 16: Can't Stop the Nuggets
My picks:
Celtics by 12 (slam dunk)
Suns by 10 (slam dunk)
Cavaliers by 7 (slam dunk)
Timberwolves by 7 (slam dunk)
Nuggets by 5
Celtics by 14 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 30 (slam dunk)
Cavaliers by 5
Thunder by 16 (slam dunk)
Why aren't my favorite team the Indiana Pacers getting any games?
posted by rcade at 02:34 PM on February 20
Victor Wembanyama Out for Season Over DVT in Shoulder
Well that sucks. Poor kid.
Wembanyama had already taken 403 3-pointers and blocked 176 shots this season. No player in NBA history has ever finished a season with those numbers, and Wembanyama did it before the All-Star break.
posted by NoMich at 02:04 PM on February 20
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
I read beaverboard's post about Mike Lange earlier this morning (Thursday). Later, in my email, up popped the "The Players Tribune" with an article written by the very same Mr. Lange. He tells of the origin of many of his catch phrases in a manner that reveals his most humorous and light-hearted personality. Part of the story is his relationship with Jaromir Jagr and how Jagr became the source of one of those sayings. Here's the link: Riding the Bus with Jaromir. Enjoy.
posted by Howard_T at 12:44 PM on February 20
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
If you listen to too much SiriusXM Fantasy Sports you start joining best ball drafts for the next NFL season in February.
Can't decide between Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews in the eighth round.
posted by rcade at 10:56 AM on February 20
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
RIP Mike Lange, creative, hilarious broadcast voice of the Penguins.
I used to live for Pens clips in the pre-internet days. There was a nugget from Lange in every one.
"Ooh, he beat Puppa like a rented mule!" That was the first time I ever heard that phrase.
I think that one time, a clip of his was cued up un-previewed on the Sports Machine and when it ran, it left George Michael momentarily speechless, which was almost impossible to do.
In later years, Lange may have started to think that listeners were waiting for the next big memorable bomb drop and his call began sounding a bit more forced, less spontaneous. Working it a bit too hard, perhaps.
But there were times when that guy left me so astounded at what I just heard that there was a 2 or 3 second time delay before the laughter kicked in.
Now that you've left the building, Mike, say hi to Elvis when you see him.
posted by beaverboard at 11:12 PM on February 19
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
The Athletic ran a story on Nico that most commenters scoffed at and some called a puff piece.
I read it like an Evelyn Wood graduate and moved on.
It would be fair if the Mavs tanked and somehow ended up getting Cooper Flagg, but the possibility that Flagg ends up on the Spurs can't be dismissed. Coach Pop seems to have some sort of control over the magnetic field of the draft.
posted by beaverboard at 09:50 PM on February 18
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
The Mavericks got Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic because they believed in European players when a lot of team execs were holding on to lazy old prejudices.
The Mavericks traded Luka because they hired a GM who still has those prejudices.
Nico Harrison's next job is going to be at Famous Footwear. If he approaches you ask for another salesperson to assist you.
posted by rcade at 04:59 PM on February 18
Daytona 500 Crash Sends Ryan Preece's Car Airborne
Since I didn't know that Preece had a daughter, when I saw how the car behaved in the air and the degree to which it maintained its inner structural integrity through the crash sequence, all I thought about was carbon fiber.
If today's composite technology had been in use 24 years ago, Dale Sr. might be alive today, enjoying a deified NASCAR elder's existence.
posted by beaverboard at 12:42 PM on February 18
Daytona 500 Crash Sends Ryan Preece's Car Airborne
I watched it live on TV. There was a pause after the crash in which Preece didn't lower the net on his driver's side window. It was likely less than a minute but felt way longer.
It's an engineering marvel that these drivers walk away from crashes like that. I wonder how much it contributes to the level of risk drivers are willing to take.
posted by rcade at 01:49 PM on February 17
Daytona 500 Crash Sends Ryan Preece's Car Airborne
So scary! I'm glad he's ok. Knowing that he's ok, that was fun to watch. I'm sorry!! He's fine!
posted by NoMich at 12:38 PM on February 17
Avalanche trades Mikko Rantanen to Carolina Hurricanes as part of blockbuster three-team deal
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posted by jeffhubbard at 02:06 AM on February 17
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
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posted by MarkWang at 01:41 AM on February 17
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Wish I had a dollar (Canadian or US) for every US family I can think of that has some Canadian connection and is getting passport paperwork in order ASAP. Due to things like a permanently disabled child whose Medicaid funding might be taken away, etc.
Not to run away from the fight for the soul of the US, but just to create a safety valve if needed so they can safeguard what basic human necessities and amenities they can.
It's illuminating to walk past small groups of people and overhearing casual conversation about how the southern latitudes of Ontario are much more tolerable in winter than many people think...
If I was a US farmer, I'd already be riding my heavy equipment to help blockade DC, hoping others were doing the same.
posted by beaverboard at 05:16 PM on February 16
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
I'm Canadian, I can only speak for myself. I do not know what I'd do were I at the game.
I'm not embarrassed by what fans did, we have freedom of expression in this country. Is it ideal? No. Fracturing a friendship, a trust that has existed for well over 150 years between the two nations is significantly more disturbing.
I fully understand the booing, harmless compared to threatening a nation's sovereignty.
Canadians as a group are justifiably angry. It seems the country has galvanized, united in a way I honestly cannot remember ever before.
posted by tommybiden at 04:22 PM on February 16
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
The number of folks in the US who were saddened by the anthem thing but totally understood it far outstrips the number of Canadians who were embarrassed that the US anthem was booed.
posted by beaverboard at 03:54 PM on February 16
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
Well, gotta say that game's opening was an embarrassment and it sucked all of the enthusiasm for the game right out of my house. Since MAGA jingoistic fever is about to openly grip our sports guys, maybe it's time to watch any old thing on TCM for a while.
posted by NoMich at 11:53 PM on February 15
SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
USA v Canada tonight at 8PM EST! It'll air on ESPN/ABC in the states and probably on every single channel in Canada. I expect the boos heard during the US anthem will be about the loudest that crowd will be all night. (Can't say that I blame them)
posted by NoMich at 11:52 AM on February 15
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off
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posted by chenchen at 01:55 AM on February 15
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off
I'll watch some of these games but yeah, as mainly a hockey fan, I don't really feel the hype and I don't think the winner is going to be in any sense a legendary team talked about decades from now, unlike most Olympics or World Cup or Canada Cup winners.
This, exactly.
I popped in/out on the Sweden/Canada game last night. I'm sure I'll look in on tonight's game. It's great hockey, without a doubt. I don't imagine the Golden Knights or Shea Theodore are loving this tournament right now. He's out for the balance of the series, and who knows how much longer.
posted by tommybiden at 04:39 PM on February 13
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off
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SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
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SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
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SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
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SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
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SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
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SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle
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NBA Pickem Week 15: Short Week
My picks:
Warriors by 10 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 4
Heat by 6
Thunder by 14 (slam dunk)
Clippers by 15 (slam dunk)
posted by Ufez Jones at 07:20 PM on February 12
NBA Pickem Week 15: Short Week
My picks:
Celtics by 8 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 11 (slam dunk)
Rockets by 7
Mavericks by 16 (slam dunk)
Thunder by 9
Clippers by 13 (slam dunk)
Looking forward forward to watching Wembanyama vs Celtics at TD Garden tonight. Should be a fun matchup with the Celtics bigs, especially "the battle of the unicorns" with Porzingis.
posted by Howard_T at 01:37 PM on February 12
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle
Not sure what feels more exhausting, the post-Super Bowl hangover or the post-Westminster Dog Show hangover.
Super Bowl, you get glimpses of Taylor Swift; Dog Show, you get glimpses of Heidi Gardner and Jenny Taft. Dog Show FTW.
I'm trying to work on an impersonation of Dog Show ring announcer Michael LaFave so I can redo my outgoing voice mail greeting messages, etc.
"The Great Pyrenees is a superb guardian, known for its ability to protect free ranging livestock from predators..."
To me, the dog show is a bit of an odd assignment for Fox Sports announcer Chris Myers, but I remain fond of his delivery. His voice reminds me of people I knew through local radio stations in the south back in the 70's. The comfort of familiarity.
I seek out his game highlight clips during the NFL season even if I don't care that much about the teams involved. You can hear the radio background in his TV game calls.
"And that's another Buccaneers touchdown!"
posted by beaverboard at 01:36 PM on February 12
NBA Pickem Week 15: Short Week
That Heat/Mavs tilt should be a real barn burner
posted by NoMich at 10:19 AM on February 12
NBA Pickem Week 15: Short Week
My picks:
Celtics by 8
Warriors by 12 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 8
Mavericks by 6
Thunder by 8
Clippers by 8
posted by NoMich at 10:18 AM on February 12
NBA Pickem Week 15: Short Week
Howard and I are in a really bloody fight over the coveted Costanza Trophy
posted by NoMich at 10:16 AM on February 12
NBA Pickem Week 15: Short Week
My picks:
Celtics by 14 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 10 (slam dunk)
Rockets by 10
Heat by 13 (slam dunk)
Thunder by 16 (slam dunk)
Clippers by 20 (slam dunk)
Was only going to pick the Rockets by 8, but all my other spreads were double digit.
posted by rcade at 09:45 AM on February 12
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Can't say as I blame him. Both franchises are a mess, but at least the Aint's are owned by Jerry Jones.
posted by NoMich at 11:05 PM on February 11
SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle
Kellen Moore was perhaps fortunate not to get the job coaching the roster that Jerry Jones has assembled in Dallas, but he's far worse off agreeing to coach the mess that Mickey Loomis has concocted in New Orleans.
posted by beaverboard at 02:37 PM on February 11
Eagles Crush Chiefs in Super Bowl 0x3B
After Kendrick's half time show, I had to switch it off.
I left the game on mute but switched to music. Kinda enjoyed watching Mahomes scramble around, tbh.
For those that enjoyed K-Dot's halftime show, this article from Wired is an interesting inside look at the production effort.
posted by Ufez Jones at 04:54 PM on February 10
Eagles Crush Chiefs in Super Bowl 0x3B
The game was bad but I did enjoy being reminded of how good Jalen Hurts is. I've been thinking of him as a game manager whose skills are overrated because of tush-push touchdowns. But he's crazy fast in the open field and some of those passes were every bit the equal of the guy on the other sideline.
posted by rcade at 02:11 PM on February 10
Eagles Crush Chiefs in Super Bowl 0x3B
As someone who had no dog in this hunt, it was an awful game to watch. Just so terrible. After Kendrick's half time show, I had to switch it off.
posted by NoMich at 01:13 PM on February 10
Eagles Crush Chiefs in Super Bowl 0x3B
Buffalo Bills mindset #1: We totally could have and should have beaten this Chiefs team.
Buffalo Bills mindset #2: Thank God we didn't beat the Chiefs to face this Eagles team in the Super Bowl and join the five losses club.
It took most of the game for the folks who like to crow about Spags' exotic blitzes to mention that the Eagles were wrecking the Chiefs offense without ever rushing more than 4.
I found Tom Brady to be a bit more tolerable on this broadcast, but his voice still doesn't have every down / four quarters stamina. He was losing it a bit at the end. I admire his restraint, though. He didn't take great pleasure in his nemesis Spagnuolo being humiliated and only later in the game did he refer to the whupping that his Bucs put on the Chiefs and their OL in Super Bowl LV.
As far as I can tell, the lampposts were greased in both Philly and NOLA. It will be a heady challenge for the SB host city, enduring a widespread shortage of lubricant with Fat Tuesday less than a month away.
posted by beaverboard at 12:17 PM on February 10
Eagles Crush Chiefs in Super Bowl 0x3B
The dagger bomb that Hurts threw to DeVonta is the brother of the all timer that Tua threw to DeVonta to win the 2018 National Championship after Tua replaced Jalen at halftime.
Kellen Moore: face of a choirboy, heart of an assassin.
posted by beaverboard at 11:35 AM on February 10
Eagles Crush Chiefs in Super Bowl 0x3B
I know that this year's KC model was not the offensive juggernaut of past years', but I was not expecting them to be completely flummoxed by Philadelphia's defense. Solid performance.
posted by bender at 10:14 AM on February 10
Eagles Crush Chiefs in Super Bowl 0x3B
Dominant win for the Eagles. All season long people talked up the Lions as the superteam to beat the Chiefs, but Philadelphia was just as young and loaded with talent. As a born and raised Cowboys fan I'm about to go into a shame spiral because I rooted so hard for Philly.
posted by rcade at 10:03 AM on February 10
Hubie Brown prepares to broadcast final NBA game
Beautiful scene, beautiful moments.
I have lots of fond memories of unwinding after work watching Hubie's Atlanta Hawks with Skip Caray on the game call.
posted by beaverboard at 08:43 PM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
Well shit, I was sure I'd clicked Eagles locked, oh well....
posted by tommybiden at 08:36 PM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Eagles by 8 (lock)
Passer: Patrick Mahomes
Rusher: Saquon Barkley
Receiver: Travis Kelce
Player with interception: Quinyon Mitchell
Player with sack: Jalen Carter
Player with first turnover: Patrick Mahomes
Super Bowl MVP: Saquon Barkley
Tiebreaker: March 18
posted by bender at 06:12 PM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Eagles by 6 (lock)
Passer: Jalen Hurts
Rusher: Saquon Barkley
Receiver: Travis Kelce
Player with interception: There won't be any
Player with sack: George Karlaftis
Player with first turnover: Jaylen Hurts
Super Bowl MVP: Saquon Barkley
Tiebreaker: A week before her next album drop (I dunno, let's say July 11, 2025)
posted by Ufez Jones at 02:44 PM on February 09
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
It's Team Ruff v Team Fluff and the winner earns the Lombarky Trophy. As for odds? Here you go.
If you don't feel like clicking on that link, here go:
Puppy Bowl Odds 2025
Winner
Team Ruff +110
Team Fluff -154
There's much more at the link.
posted by NoMich at 02:09 PM on February 09
SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle
I have looked at Fan Duel and all of the other sports betting sites, but I cannot find a line on the Puppy Bowl. I'm watching the draft combine and all of the pre-game stuff, so there should be something out there. Can any of you help? I'm desperate.
posted by Howard_T at 01:45 PM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Chiefs by 7 (lock)
Passer: Jalen Hurts
Rusher: Barkley
Receiver: A.J. Brown
Player with interception: Sydney Brown
Player with sack: Jalen Carter
Player with first turnover: Mahomes
Super Bowl MVP: Barkley
Tiebreaker: March 18th 2025
posted by tommybiden at 10:02 AM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
Revised picks:
Tiebreaker: 2/9/2025
posted by NoMich at 07:56 AM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
NoMich, your engagement date is 20 years ago, what do you know that we don't?
Marry someone funny and keep your bank accounts separate. (You see, this is hilarious because I proposed to my now wife 20 years ago right around now.)
posted by NoMich at 07:55 AM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Eagles by 4 (lock)
Passer: Patrick Mahomes
Rusher: Barkley
Receiver: Dallas Goedert
Player with interception: Zack Baun
Player with sack: Nolan Smith Jr.
Player with first turnover: Isiah Pacheco
Super Bowl MVP: Barkley
Tiebreaker: 2/10/2025
posted by ic23b at 02:26 AM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Eagles by 7 (lock)
Passer: Patrick Mahomes
Rusher: Saquon Barkley
Receiver: AJ Brown
Player with interception: Reed Blankenship
Player with sack: Josh Sweat
Player with first turnover: Patrick Mahomes
Super Bowl MVP: Saquon Barkley
Tiebreaker: 5/5/2025
posted by gridironarizona at 01:31 AM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Chiefs by 9
Passer: Patrick Mahomes
Rusher: Barkley
Receiver: Kelce
Player with interception: Conner (KC)
Player with sack: Karlaftis
Player with first turnover: Hurts
Super Bowl MVP: Mahomes
Tiebreaker: Feb 14, 2025
NoMich, your engagement date is 20 years ago, what do you know that we don't?
posted by rumple at 01:01 AM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Eagles by 13 (lock)
Passer: Patrick Mahomes
Rusher: Saquon
Receiver: Kelce
Player with first turnover: Hunt (KC)
Super Bowl MVP: Saquon
posted by tahoemoj at 12:31 AM on February 09
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Chiefs by 5 (lock)
Passer: Patrick Mahomes
Rusher: S. Barkley (PHI)
Receiver: AJ Brown (PHI)
Player with interception: J. Hicks (KCC)
Player with sack: C. Jones (KCC)
Player with first turnover: J. Hurts (PHI)
Super Bowl MVP: P. Mahomes (KCC)
Tiebreaker: 2/9/2005
Hyva Suomi!!
posted by NoMich at 11:54 PM on February 08
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
They call themselves journalists?
Yes.
posted by NoMich at 11:44 PM on February 08
NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl
My picks:
Eagles by 7 (lock)
Passer: Patrick Mahomes
Rusher: Saquon Barkley
Receiver: A.J. Brown
Player with interception: Quinyon Mitchell
Player with sack: Jordan Davis
Player with first turnover: Patrick Mahomes
Super Bowl MVP: Saquon Barkley
Tiebreaker: 08/21/2025
I think the Eagles are the better team and that will finally be enough to stop the Chiefs from doing just enough to win, the way they have all season.
But what I'm really invested in is finding out whether Travis and Taylor began dating on 08/21/2023 because I think he will propose exactly two years later. Teen Vogue was cagey about the date. They call themselves journalists?
posted by rcade at 09:44 PM on February 08
SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle
Can A.I. temporarily mute the telecast of the Super Bowl every time it hears the voice of Tom Brady?
posted by beaverboard at 08:44 PM on February 07
NBA Pickem Week 18: Don't Dream It's Over
Revised picks:
Suns by 13 (slam dunk)
Celtics by 8
Bucks by 7
posted by rcade at 07:36 PM on February 07
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
This week, you're in luck. You can momentarily divert your attention from your sorrows. The new emperor of Oceanfront Gaza says he's attending the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce says he thinks it's cool.
If the emperor is in the same luxury box with Chiefs' WAGs and fam, I'd pay Taylor to show up in a burqa.
posted by beaverboard at 07:16 PM on February 06
SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle
completely decked out in green and white, wearing a comically oversized cowboy hat, wearing tons of beads, drunk on booze at 9 AM
So, a typical Saturday on Lower Greenville...
waiting for the championship parade to roll down
Oh, nvm. Those don't happen very often.
I honestly don't know what to do with my fandom. My plan is to kick the can down the road and watch the rest of this season play out with detached coolness. It should be objectively fascinating.
But my back will be up against the wall when it come time to renew League Pass next season.
posted by Ufez Jones at 05:17 PM on February 06
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Wait a minute. Nobody told me they would win something! That changes everything.
posted by rcade at 04:48 PM on February 06
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Cut to June of this year: rcade is completely decked out in green and white, wearing a comically oversized cowboy hat, wearing tons of beads, drunk on booze at 9 AM, waiting for the championship parade to roll down on some main street in Dallas.
posted by NoMich at 03:01 PM on February 06
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Some Mavs fans, particularly those running big social media accounts, are starting to say "it's time to move on."
No, thanks. I've been a fan since day one but I can't support a team that gifted their 25-year-old home-grown all-world superstar to the Lakers in the most lopsided trade in NBA history. I am done done done. Can't see myself rooting for a team with these owners while Luka continues to Luka in L.A. It's too much.
posted by rcade at 12:51 PM on February 06
NBA Pickem Week 18: Don't Dream It's Over
Revised picks:
Thunder by 18 (slam dunk)
posted by rcade at 09:09 PM on February 05
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Welcome back to the NFL, Chip Kelly.
The Raiders' ultimate goal may be to make Kelly walk the plank, since the other pro teams he coached both made the Super Bowl twice after they got rid of him.
posted by beaverboard at 07:28 PM on February 05
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