Recent Comments by NoMich

Hartford Whalers: From Heartbeat to Heartbreak

I'll definitely check this out this weekend. Thanks for the tip.

posted by NoMich at 09:02 AM on December 21, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 16: Penix Time

My picks:

Chargers by 6 (lock)
Chiefs by 8 (lock)
Ravens by 8 (lock)
Falcons by 6 (lock)
Lions by 8 (lock)
Bengals by 8 (lock)
Colts by 6 (lock)
Rams by 8 (lock)
Eagles by 6 (lock)
Cardinals by 8 (lock)
Vikings by 6 (lock)
Bills by 16 (lock)
Raiders by 8 (lock)
Dolphins by 6 (lock)
Buccaneers by 6 (lock)
Packers by 16 (lock)

posted by NoMich at 09:32 AM on December 19, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 16: Penix Time

158 has got to be a weekly record score.

posted by NoMich at 09:28 AM on December 19, 2024

NBA Pickem Week 16:

My picks:

Thunder by 6
Thunder by 8
Timberwolves by 5
Cavaliers by 8 (slam dunk)
Knicks by 8 (slam dunk)

posted by NoMich at 04:02 PM on December 17, 2024

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

Ugh. Mouth/tooth pain is downright awful. I hope that you can get this safely dealt with soon, Howard.

posted by NoMich at 09:55 PM on December 13, 2024

North Carolina hires Bill Belichick

It took me a while to make my way through that article, but it was worth every minute.

Dan Patrick has been saying the past few days that Belichick's experience as an NFL head coach and GM sets him up rather well to deal with today's NIL and transfer portal world of the NCAA and that he will put in place a staff that will work with each of them plus recruiting. OK fine, but is he able to provide enough Bojangles super tailgate specials and burgers 'n shakes from Cookout to keep his staff happy? Or will the giant chicken biscuits from Time Out be enough for them? Also, will Bill's current trophy girlfriend trust him to attend indy rock shows at the Cat's Cradle on his own? Will he be sneaky enough to dwell in the deep underground of indy rock at the Local 506 or the Cave without anyone noticing? Everyone on Franklin St is asking these questions now.

posted by NoMich at 10:34 PM on December 12, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 15: Ask Me About My Fantasy Team

rcaaaaaaade!!!

posted by NoMich at 09:11 AM on December 12, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 15: Ask Me About My Fantasy Team

Hmmmm...my picks are not showing up in this thread.

posted by NoMich at 08:49 AM on December 12, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 14: Deliver Me from Pick-Sixes

Revised picks:

Chiefs by 6
Bengals by 8 (lock)
Commanders by 8
Ravens by 12 (lock)
Cowboys by 6
Jets by 6
Texans by 6
Broncos by 8
Lions by 5
Eagles by 5
Cardinals by 10 (lock)
Chargers by 6
Packers by 6
Vikings by 12 (lock)
Falcons by 6

posted by NoMich at 08:49 AM on December 12, 2024

Flag planting at Ohio State would be felony under proposed law

Ohio state Rep. Josh Williams introduced a bill Tuesday that would classify flag planting at Ohio Stadium around Buckeyes football games as a felony.

Fire up, Chips! Plant your flag in Ohio University stadium after crushing them Bobcats!

posted by NoMich at 08:45 AM on December 12, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 14: Deliver Me from Pick-Sixes

My picks:

Rams by 6

posted by NoMich at 06:25 AM on December 12, 2024

NBA Pickem Week 8: NBA Cup Runneth Over

My picks:

Bucks by 8
Thunder by 8
Knicks by 8
Warriors by 8

posted by NoMich at 04:11 PM on December 10, 2024

Juan Soto does what he said he was going to do

The Mets will be paying two guys something like $55 million a season (in total, not each) for 10 years and one of them retired back in 2001.

posted by NoMich at 08:40 AM on December 09, 2024

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Joe Flacco may be elite, but not *that* elite

posted by NoMich at 08:37 AM on December 09, 2024

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Jameis Winston, folks.

posted by NoMich at 12:51 PM on December 08, 2024

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

And the Avs/Canes game hit the over. Albeit the dumbest O/U at 6.5. Come on man, that game had 5-2, 4-3 written all over it before the puck even dropped. It ended 5-3. I was happy to steal that $11 last night. (I just do $5 bets every once in a great while)

posted by NoMich at 10:54 AM on December 06, 2024

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Ryan Leaf is currently guest hosting the Dan Patrick Show on the radio right now. He is really good at this.

posted by NoMich at 10:16 AM on December 05, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 14: Deliver Me from Pick-Sixes

My picks:

Lions by 5
Titans by 6
Dolphins by 6
Vikings by 8
Saints by 8
Eagles by 12 (lock)
Steelers by 6
Buccaneers by 10 (lock)
Cardinals by 6
Bills by 8
Bears by 6
Chiefs by 6
Cowboys by 6

posted by NoMich at 10:15 AM on December 05, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 14: Deliver Me from Pick-Sixes

Holy smokes, Ic23b! You failed to get points on only two games.

posted by NoMich at 10:13 AM on December 05, 2024

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

I kind of feel like that the Vikings and Bills would keep finding ways to not win the game and the commissioner finally steps in and stops the game ala Bud Selig with the 2002 All Star game.

posted by NoMich at 05:20 PM on December 04, 2024

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

Yep, that's how bad Buffalo sports fans are. When you have Antonio Brown (fire up, Chips!) calling you out, then you need therapy right friggin' now.

posted by NoMich at 03:43 PM on December 04, 2024

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

The thing is, it seems as if everyone around the league just loves the guy. His greeting with Sean Payton before the game was a lot of fun. And it looks like Howard has a new prayer to say every Sunday: "Lord, deliver me from pick sixes."

posted by NoMich at 05:13 PM on December 03, 2024

NBA Pickem Week 7: Three Thousand Threes

My picks:

Knicks by 8
Warriors by 6
Celtics by 8
Warriors by 8

posted by NoMich at 11:15 AM on December 03, 2024

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

The greatest sports photo of all time and a moment in time that I'm so glad to have witnessed in real time.

posted by NoMich at 10:53 PM on November 29, 2024

Chicago Bears Fire Coach Matt Eberflus After Turkey Day Debacle

Eberflus? More like Eberfletlus! HA!

posted by NoMich at 06:24 PM on November 29, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 13: Turkey Bowl Time

Revised picks:

Falcons by 8
Bengals by 8
Vikings by 8
Patriots by 6
Seahawks by 10 (lock)
Commanders by 8
Jaguars by 6
Rams by 8
Buccaneers by 8
Ravens by 6
Bills by 12 (lock)
Broncos by 6

posted by NoMich at 03:24 PM on November 27, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 13: Turkey Bowl Time

My picks:

Lions by 8
Cowboys by 14 (lock)
Packers by 8
Chiefs by 12 (lock)

posted by NoMich at 01:56 PM on November 27, 2024

NBA Pickem Week 6: Six Games No Turkeys

My picks:

Heat by 6
Lakers by 6
Mavericks by 6
Warriors by 6
Timberwolves by 6
Lakers by 6

posted by NoMich at 11:12 AM on November 26, 2024

Tribute to Phil Hughes

63*

posted by NoMich at 04:46 PM on November 25, 2024

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Bryce...actually looked good today. It's obvious that the game is starting to slow down for him and he's getting comfortable. I just hope he can continue to progress the rest of the season so the team can draft some good receivers or something.

posted by NoMich at 06:36 PM on November 24, 2024

SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle

The only normal thing that happened yesterday in college football was Ohio State torching Indiana.

posted by NoMich at 08:54 AM on November 24, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 12: Jerryworld is Falling Apart

Revised picks:

Vikings by 12 (lock)
Lions by 12 (lock)
Dolphins by 8
Buccaneers by 12 (lock)
Commanders by 8
Chiefs by 16 (lock)
Texans by 8
Broncos by 8
Packers by 8
Seahawks by 6
Eagles by 6
Chargers by 6

posted by NoMich at 06:41 PM on November 22, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 12: Jerryworld is Falling Apart

My picks:

Steelers by 8

posted by NoMich at 06:23 PM on November 20, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 12: Jerryworld is Falling Apart

LOL. By winning this week, I thought I was over a hundred points, not in the 70s! Yikes!

posted by NoMich at 04:45 PM on November 20, 2024

NBA Pickem Week 5: Cavaliers Go for 16-0

My picks:

Celtics by 8
Thunder by 8
Bucks by 6
Suns by 8
Warriors by 8
Nuggets by 6

posted by NoMich at 10:41 AM on November 18, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 11: Is This Detroit's Year?

Revised picks:

Cowboys by 6

posted by NoMich at 11:00 AM on November 16, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 11: Is This Detroit's Year?

Revised picks:

Packers by 12 (lock)
Lions by 12 (lock)
Vikings by 12 (lock)
Dolphins by 8 (lock)
Rams by 8 (lock)
Saints by 8 (lock)
Jets by 6
Ravens by 6
Falcons by 6
49ers by 6
Bills by 6
Bengals by 6
Texans by 6

posted by NoMich at 11:00 AM on November 16, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 11: Is This Detroit's Year?

My picks:

Eagles by 6

posted by NoMich at 12:10 AM on November 14, 2024

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

Miami Dolphins' De'Von Achane on why he chooses to wear a guardian cap on his football helmet:

When asked by the Miami media this week about his decision to wear a guardian cap this season, De'Von Achane replied, "My quarterback thinks my name is Tanner. I've corrected him plenty of times, but he still looks at me every time and defaults to Tanner ... " Achane said scanning the room for recognition. "So... Let's just say I'm doing what I can to protect myself, and I hope Tua does too down the road. Before another hit turns me into Preston."

posted by NoMich at 08:45 PM on November 13, 2024

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

The helmets especially were terrible

posted by NoMich at 08:42 PM on November 13, 2024

NBA Pickem Week 4: Let There Be Cup

My picks:

Grizzlies by 8 (slam dunk)
Lakers by 8 (slam dunk)
Warriors by 8 (slam dunk)

posted by NoMich at 08:41 PM on November 13, 2024

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

I think rcade just forgot to post this week's pick 'em thread this week.

posted by NoMich at 04:59 PM on November 10, 2024

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

CAR over NYG by 5
WSH over PIT by 6
BUF over IND by 10 LOCK
MIN over JAC by 14 LOCK
KCC over DEN by 11 LOCK
ATL over NOS by 8
SF4 over TBB by 8
CHI over NEP by 6
LAC over TEN by 8
PHI over DAL by 6
NYJ over ARI by 5
DET over HOU by 14 LOCK
MIA over LAR by 5

posted by NoMich at 09:26 AM on November 10, 2024

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

Because Leinart is actually Howard's age. In fact, I think Howard may actually be Leinart and his Celtic's fandom is just a red herring in a blind alley.

posted by NoMich at 01:49 PM on November 08, 2024

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Ravens by 6 tonight in case I'm not around later on to make the pick

posted by NoMich at 10:22 AM on November 07, 2024

NBA Pickem Week 3: The Warriors Are Good Again?

My picks:

Celtics by 6
Clippers by 8
Suns by 8
Lakers by 8

posted by NoMich at 10:35 AM on November 06, 2024

Saints Fire Head Coach Dennis Allen

1) How crappy do you think that Bryce Young is feeling today after a game where he looked pretty good. I guess when the Saints arrived back in New Orleans, the GM was like, "YOU LOST TO *THAT* QUARTERBACK?! GET OUT!!" Bryce, brother, you did actually look pretty good yesterday.

2) I gotta say, I gave the Falcons a whole ton of shit before the season started with what looked to be some awful moves during the Summer, but dang, those moves are looking pretty good right now.

3) As a lifelong Lions fan that will always be a pessimist when it comes to the team, I gotta ask: Are they really *that* good this season?

posted by NoMich at 01:51 PM on November 04, 2024

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

Brett Favre Makes Amends By Sending Photo Of His Penis To Every Mississippian On Welfare (NSFW)

posted by NoMich at 11:27 AM on November 01, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 9: B-E-T-S Bets Bets Bets

My picks:

Falcons by 6
Bills by 8
Bengals by 10 (lock)
Browns by 6
Titans by 6
Commanders by 12 (lock)
Saints by 12 (lock)
Ravens by 6
Eagles by 12 (lock)
Bears by 6
Packers by 6
Rams by 8
Vikings by 14 (lock)
Chiefs by 8

posted by NoMich at 08:36 AM on November 01, 2024

NBA Pickem Week 2: Paolo in the Zone

My picks:

Mavericks by 6
Pelicans by 5
Celtics by 6
Thunder by 8
Cavaliers by 7
Timberwolves by 11 (slam dunk)

posted by NoMich at 01:35 PM on October 29, 2024

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

We're huge in Ireland!

posted by NoMich at 01:33 PM on October 29, 2024

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

The Bear's Tyrique Stevenson decides to spend the Washington "hail Maryland" taunting the hometeam fans then tips the ball to Noah Brown as time expires, giving the Commanders the win. This Lions fan just haaaaaates to see that.

posted by NoMich at 03:28 PM on October 28, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 8: The Running Back is Back

Revised picks:

Bengals by 6
Ravens by 12 (lock)
Lions by 11 (lock)
Dolphins by 6
Jets by 6
Falcons by 5
Packers by 10 (lock)
Texans by 10 (lock)
Chargers by 8
Bills by 6
Broncos by 14 (lock)
Chiefs by 10 (lock)
Bears by 6
49ers by 6
Steelers by 8 (lock)

posted by NoMich at 09:31 AM on October 27, 2024

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Sure, I'm in

posted by NoMich at 04:34 PM on October 24, 2024

NFL Pickem Week 8: The Running Back is Back

My picks:

Vikings by 8

posted by NoMich at 10:12 AM on October 24, 2024

Fernando Valenzuela Dead at 63

Fernandomania @ 40 - Full Documentary

posted by NoMich at 09:40 AM on October 23, 2024

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

bender answered the question in yesterday's Huddle.

posted by NoMich at 01:53 PM on October 21, 2024

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

LOL

posted by NoMich at 02:42 PM on October 20, 2024

Enter the NBA Pickem

Have fun! It's exciting watching a championship banner get raised to the rafters.

posted by NoMich at 02:41 PM on October 20, 2024

Enter the NBA Pickem

My picks:

Celtics by 7
Timberwolves by 5
Bucks by 5
Suns by 6
Mavericks by 8
Thunder by 5
Knicks by 6
Suns by 6

posted by NoMich at 12:13 PM on October 20, 2024