Recent Comments by Debo270

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Sad but true. You stay Classy Philly!

posted by Debo270 at 01:01 PM on April 19, 2016

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

The Steelers lost 18 seconds for their final drive because the clock operator kept it running after the kickoff ended, then didn't tell anyone after finally stopping the clock.

As a Steelers "watcher" Tomlin has had some of the worst clock mgt. since he got here. They blow the clock every week.

posted by Debo270 at 01:57 PM on October 13, 2015

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Someday, MLB will get around to banning the "wide takeout slide" at second base, like they did the "plow into the catcher" play at home.

He is done for the year. Broken leg and blown out ACL

posted by Debo270 at 12:35 PM on September 18, 2015

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Extra point snapped from the 15 question: A team scores a touchdown and takes a 15 yard unsportsmanlike for dancing like a stooge. Will the extra point now be snapped from the 30(a 47 yarder) or will it still be assessed on the kickoff.?

posted by Debo270 at 01:50 PM on May 21, 2015

NFL Moves PAT Kicks Back to 15-Yard Line

My question is this. If a player takes a celebration penalty, will it now be an extra point snapped at the 30(47 yarder) or will it still be assessed on the kickoff?

posted by Debo270 at 01:47 PM on May 21, 2015

NFL Moves PAT Kicks Back to 15-Yard Line

The field goal percentages for the middle of the field between 30-35 yards was 97.5% last year. Extra pts were 99.6. Not much drop off.

posted by Debo270 at 01:14 PM on May 21, 2015

NFL Moves PAT Kicks Back to 15-Yard Line

The 2 point conversion rate is almost 48%. I would think if you are a bad team(Tampa, Cleveland, Oakland), you go for 2 every time. If you can score on anywhere over 50%, you as a team will be scoring more points. Chip Kelly, have at it.

posted by Debo270 at 01:12 PM on May 21, 2015

NFL Announces Punishment for Patriots' Deflated Balls

I mean, if it didn't matter at all, QBs wouldn't have a preference or have pushed for ball prep control would they?

Ding ding ding!!!!! We have a winner.

posted by Debo270 at 02:03 PM on May 12, 2015

NFL Announces Punishment for Patriots' Deflated Balls

How can anyone see this as a minor issue?

You can argue all day that the air pressure in the ball doesnt make much difference and maybe you are right, but that is like using a slightly smaller baseball or a slightly lighter shot-put or having your car in a race slightly lower to the ground or saying "I only took steroids to heal faster."

IT IS THE RULES. FOLLOW THEM.

I am a teacher. I know kids cheat on tests. I tell them "Don't cheat". I am sure some get away with it, but if you are caught, punishment is severe. All the "entitled" athletes need to learn they are not above the rules. Even Golden Boy Brady

People make rules, others try to get around them. If you get caught, DEAL WITH IT. They knew they were breaking the rule. They had not been caught yet, so they kept doing it. The Pats have a history of walking that fine line and crossing it. At some point you gotta pay the piper.

posted by Debo270 at 02:02 PM on May 12, 2015

NFL Announces Punishment for Patriots' Deflated Balls

Quarterbacks inflating the football to their liking leads to what, exactly?

-Better grip
-Easier to catch
-Tighter spiral
-Less slipping on the ball during throws.(conspiracy:TUCK RULE)

Nothing major

posted by Debo270 at 01:01 PM on May 12, 2015

NFL Announces Punishment for Patriots' Deflated Balls

They unleveled the playing field. No difference then a PED user. Cheating is cheating. They knew the rules, they broke them(repeatedly) they got caught. As an organization, the have a history. Punishment must be harsh to hopefully help them and the league see that if you break the rules, there are consequences.

I still blame the league for giving the teams control of the balls. They opened up the possibility. If your not cheating, your not trying.

posted by Debo270 at 12:19 PM on May 12, 2015

The NFL free-agency period begins with a slew of major moves

Jason Worilds Retires! He was set to be the #1or 2 LB free agent.

posted by Debo270 at 01:57 PM on March 11, 2015

Patriots Win Super Bowl 0x31 After Epic Last-Second Interception

I don't think Joe Montana's perfect record in Super Bowls would have survived against the Dallas Cowboys in the 1993 season.

They would never play each other in a Super Bowl...

posted by Debo270 at 01:14 PM on February 02, 2015

Patriots Win Super Bowl 0x31 After Epic Last-Second Interception

I needed that safety for my block pool. Lynch or a QB sneak/boot is the only play call option in my opinion. Ball cant be in the air.

posted by Debo270 at 01:11 PM on February 02, 2015

Video of Ray Rice Elevator Punch on Partner Released

If she was hitting me could I fight back. Not that it would help.

posted by Debo270 at 01:29 PM on September 11, 2014

Video of Ray Rice Elevator Punch on Partner Released

I can imagine is the fall the French waiter takes that clears Freddy Quimby in "The Boy Who Knew Too Much".

-It's a bowl of shaudere , sir. -Wait a minute, come here. What did you call it? Say it loud enough so everyone can hear. Come on, say it... -Ahem. Shaudere. -It's "chowdahhhhh." Say it right!

I read today that the hotel had the video, but no one ever asked to see it. Went with the don't ask, don't tell theory.

posted by Debo270 at 04:02 PM on September 09, 2014

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

PENGUINS NEW GM :
Not Pierre McGuire. That was really my only concern. Welcome Jim Rutherford.

posted by Debo270 at 12:20 PM on June 06, 2014

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Grum/Meat Screw you guys!!! My wife said she will become an Lanch fan.

Hey Meat, I was going to comment on how much fun I had in MI last weekend too. Not anymore. Cant wait to see Babcock behind our bench.

posted by Debo270 at 08:16 PM on May 20, 2014

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

I keep hearing Pierre Mcquire's name in Penguin coach/GM talks. If he ends up her, I may have to put a gun in my mouth. I hate that pompous d-bag. Every time he says the word skittered I want to go punch him in the face

posted by Debo270 at 01:48 PM on May 20, 2014

Live: 2014 NFL Draft

This shirt makes me smile. ..... The Browns. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

posted by Debo270 at 12:17 PM on May 09, 2014

NHL Playoff Pick 'Em, Round 2

And I forgot to pick. Dumb ass

posted by Debo270 at 10:00 AM on May 05, 2014

Bench-Clearing Brawl Between Pirates, Brewers

Cole ran his mouth then punked out.

posted by Debo270 at 04:50 PM on April 22, 2014

NHL Playoff Pick 'Em, Round 1

Just got outta work. Have watched nothing. All games saved on DVR

posted by Debo270 at 10:41 PM on April 16, 2014

NHL Playoff Pick 'Em, Round 1

West
Lanch in 6

Chi in 6 +2

Ducks in 5 +1

Sharks in 6

East
Boston in 6 +1

Habs in 6 +1

Pens in 5 +1

Rangers in 7 +2

Total: 8 points

posted by Debo270 at 10:39 PM on April 16, 2014

Mets Closer Bobby Parnell to Have Tommy John Surgery

...And Pirates #1 Minor leaguer Jameson Tiallon. We were bringing him up Mid -Summer.

posted by Debo270 at 11:59 AM on April 07, 2014

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Tukka must have opened his mouth in the shower and drank some of the black water.

posted by Debo270 at 01:19 PM on February 24, 2014

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

My wife and I kept looking at each other saying "ok, enough, let the guy go" It was overkill.

posted by Debo270 at 02:01 PM on February 17, 2014

Manziel Would Draft Himself at No. 1

It is rare that I pull for a player to not succeed at the next level but Johnny makes the list. I get that as a rule QB's are cocky and full of themselves, but he thinks he is way better than he is. I get what Russel Wilson has done as a "smallish" QB but he also has an arm and some accuracy. I just don't think Manziel has the skill set.

posted by Debo270 at 12:37 PM on February 17, 2014

Missouri All-American Defensive Lineman Michael Sam Announces He Is Gay

I think he should be drafted by whatever team sign Ricky Incogneto. (media members heads explode)

posted by Debo270 at 12:22 PM on February 11, 2014

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

You Beat me to it NoMich. My link is from the team website.

That is crazy. They said it can be treated and he should return but is out for at least 6 weeks. The local radio guy has been saying all week he figured Kris had Mono since he is the ladies man. Guess he was a little off.

posted by Debo270 at 12:24 PM on February 07, 2014

How to Watch the Olympics

On of the local guys from Pittsburgh radio is there and he has said he room/hotel/ accommodations are awesome and he is loving it.

posted by Debo270 at 12:10 PM on February 06, 2014

Seattle Wins Super Bowl 0x30

Watching that defense last night made the holes I know exist in my Steelers defense look so so much bigger.

Manning is a statue in he backfield and we have once again seen that if you can hit him a few times he almost gets happy feet. He got rid of several passes to early because he was hearing footsteps .

posted by Debo270 at 12:19 PM on February 03, 2014

Why Aren't More Americans Playing in Europe?

I think I remember players were happy when the Thrashers moved out of Atlanta for that reason. They got taxed higher on their game check in GA when they played There.

posted by Debo270 at 12:57 PM on January 31, 2014

Richard Sherman, the Man Behind the Mouth

Something I read said his agent said that rant sill make him % million in endorsements.

Sorry.. Monday typing issues. ME NO TYPE GOOD Something I read said his agent reported that the rant will make him 5 million in endorsements.

posted by Debo270 at 04:41 PM on January 27, 2014

Richard Sherman, the Man Behind the Mouth

I have already seen him in a commercial for Beats headphones. Something I read said his agent said that rant sill make him % million in endorsements. That for a guy make 750 k this year. Best rant ever

posted by Debo270 at 02:28 PM on January 27, 2014

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

But we have seen fights to start games before. The NHL allows fights but now is regulating when you can fight. I think they really opened a can of worms on this one.

posted by Debo270 at 02:12 PM on January 21, 2014

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Damnit, what sporting pelota am I thinking of then?

Bocce??

posted by Debo270 at 01:43 PM on January 21, 2014

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

i get why Torts is suspended, but I have an issue with the Flames coach being fined. I get that he put his goon squad out there start trouble and I understand the "intent" but what are we saying here? You get a fine if you start your 4th line?

posted by Debo270 at 01:36 PM on January 21, 2014

Dolphins Suspend Incognito For Bullying, Intimidation Towards Miller

Steelers could use a lineman and they seem to not care about character anymore.

posted by Debo270 at 08:45 AM on November 05, 2013

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Jim Leyland retires.

posted by Debo270 at 01:49 PM on October 21, 2013

Northwestern Football Game Sacks Peanuts

I get that people have horrible allergies that can lead to serious heath issues and possibly death. That being said, i see kids put at tables in the corner because they brought peanut butter sandwiches to school. at some point you become so worried about the outlier that u punish everyone else. What happened to personal responsibility. I dont think that many people skip football games because they may have peanuts there. Northwestern really doesn't care about peanut allergies. They did it for the Pub in my humble opinion.

posted by Debo270 at 11:15 PM on October 17, 2013

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Grum
Center and Monaca became Central Valley

The Trojans and the Indians became the Warriors
and
Navy/silver and Maroon/White became
Navy and carolina blue

posted by Debo270 at 11:01 PM on October 17, 2013

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

The school I teach at just merged with another district 2 yrs ago. We had to pick a new name, new mascot and new colors. Black/pink was in the final 4. Was not my first pick, but they do look good.

posted by Debo270 at 02:00 PM on October 17, 2013

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

The Black and Pink look good together. Must be awesome to have alumni that run Nike. I saw somewhere that they have 384 uniform combos. That cant be right can it?

posted by Debo270 at 12:40 PM on October 17, 2013

Northwestern Football Game Sacks Peanuts

Wussification of America

posted by Debo270 at 12:38 PM on October 17, 2013

Magic Johnson Leaving ESPN to Pursue Other Commitments

Every time I hear Magic Johnson's name I think of the comedy central roast of Flavor Flave. The line was "Flave, you look like Magic Johnson should look".

posted by Debo270 at 08:41 PM on October 12, 2013

Adrian Peterson's Young Son Dies After Beating

There is a special place in hell for people who abuse children and animals..

posted by Debo270 at 01:17 PM on October 12, 2013

A laughing stock no more

Tahoe, the die hard fans have always been there. the 9,000 average that showed up for the last 10 yrs, but this has really created a new fan base here. The 20 something year olds that have never experience this love it and are still talking about it and the younger kids finally have a reason to talk parents into taking them to a game. The Steelers will always be sold out if the fans show or not. I think the club will be able to sell this winning season for years even though i expect a little fall off next year as a team.

posted by Debo270 at 12:15 PM on October 11, 2013

A laughing stock no more

Martin was a huge addition. He really knows how to call a game and should be a goalie in the offseason with how many blocks he has.

posted by Debo270 at 12:03 PM on October 10, 2013

Flyers Fire Coach After Just Three Games

So the Flyers strategy will be to fight more this year? I would love to know what you have to do as a veteran coach to last 3 games in an 82 game season. He obviously pissed someone off.

posted by Debo270 at 08:34 AM on October 08, 2013

Jaguars Trade Eugene Monroe to Ravens

Moving from right to left is not as easy as it sounds. First alot of teams ahem you in a left handed stance on the left side of the line. coming out od a left handed stance can be very hard to learn for a natural righty. The footwork is very different. 2nd, the angles all change. Its like playing 2nd vs 3rd base. You are still a good fielder but it would be crazy to ask most 2nd and 3rd basemen to switch.

posted by Debo270 at 01:40 PM on October 03, 2013

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Anytime my friends and I decide we don't want to do something or we are tired of something and decide to quit someone will still usually yell "I am done! Going Operation Shutdown"

posted by Debo270 at 11:57 AM on October 01, 2013

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

I think the Bucs need to win the series to win the playoff game. Cincy has bullied the Bucs all year. Chapman hits cutch every time he faces him. The Pirates need to set the tone that they are not going to take Cincy's crap.

posted by Debo270 at 12:19 PM on September 27, 2013

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

Wow thanks for the stats Grum. I was planning on looking some up later but figured someone here would beat me to it.

posted by Debo270 at 09:28 AM on September 27, 2013

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

Playoff baseball basically starts for Pittsburgh tonight. The winner of the Pirates Reds series will get home field for the 1 game Playoff (either could still win the division if they win out and Cards lose out). How important is home field for that game in the eyes of the spofi's??

posted by Debo270 at 07:57 AM on September 27, 2013

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Welcome to Bizzaro world. After 20 years of under .500 baseball the Pirates are in the Playoffs. It is so awesome to see how excited the fans here are especially a generation of fans that have NEVER seen this and if you missed it, what a play at the plate last night. They should have never sent that runner but O well. We have been the victim of crappy base running for 2 decades Lets go Bucs.

posted by Debo270 at 09:04 AM on September 24, 2013

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Baseball. Had he not got hurt, I think Bonds would be a long way back. It just made a different sound when he hit the ball.

posted by Debo270 at 12:50 PM on September 23, 2013

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

The big problem for the Steelers is bad drafts the last 3 years so they have NO depth. They had guys starting week one that should not have even been in the league, then guys got hurt and they go to their backups. 3 of their starters last nights were sitting on their couch week one.

posted by Debo270 at 11:09 AM on September 23, 2013

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

I heard something wrong. It was only 5 turnovers. They fumbled 4 more that they got back.

posted by Debo270 at 09:12 AM on September 23, 2013

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Looks like you can add the Steelers to yesterdays list of bad teams. How do you turn the ball over NIIIIINE times(said with the voice of the principal from Ferris Buellers Day Off)? Last night Ben took it upon himself to call plays and get the ball deep. I would bet a lot of those plays were not Haley's calls. He threw the ball well but I think just fumbled again. They have a chance to get better i think but i also think they will be lucky to win 5 or 6.

posted by Debo270 at 07:56 AM on September 23, 2013