Recent Comments by NoMich

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups charged in illegal poker operation tied to Mafia

It would be interesting to know if Billups was a habitual gambler during his playing games. Organized crime is very good at getting its hooks into pro athletes that gamble, and lose, a lot. It would be strange thinking if he somehow decided just now to work with a crime syndicate this late in his life.

posted by NoMich at 01:45 PM on October 23, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 8: Miami Blues

My picks:

Chargers by 6
Falcons by 10 (lock)
Bengals by 7
Patriots by 10 (lock)
Eagles by 10 (lock)
Bills by 10 (lock)
Bears by 7
49ers by 6
Buccaneers by 10 (lock)
Broncos by 6
Colts by 14 (lock)
Packers by 7
Chiefs by 12 (lock)

posted by NoMich at 01:43 PM on October 23, 2025

O(htani vs) Canada!

I was kinda pulling for Seattle to make their first ever World Series appearance, but at the same time, I'm pretty excited to see Vladdy Jr v Ohtani.

posted by NoMich at 08:38 AM on October 21, 2025

Enter the SportsFilter NBA Pickem

My picks:

Thunder by 7
Lakers by 5
Knicks by 5
Mavericks by 6
Thunder by 5
Warriors by 6
Knicks by 5
Lakers by 5
Cavaliers by 8
Timberwolves by 6

posted by NoMich at 06:53 AM on October 21, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Rockets' Kevin Durant signs two-year, $90 million contract extension ahead of first season in Houston

posted by NoMich at 10:07 AM on October 20, 2025

Enter the SportsFilter NBA Pickem

I vote against including the Peacock games

posted by NoMich at 10:06 AM on October 20, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Just how chaotic can a college football schedule get? Virginia is 3-0 in the ACC and 6-1 overall. That one loss was to NC State, fellow ACC-founding team.

posted by NoMich at 12:48 PM on October 19, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

(leaving a trail of broken hearts and promises in his wake)

and motorcycles

posted by NoMich at 12:44 PM on October 19, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 7: Don't Sleep on Seattle

My picks:

Steelers by 8
Rams by 6
Bears by 8
Browns by 6
Patriots by 9
Chiefs by 8
Eagles by 8
Panthers by 6
Broncos by 8
Chargers by 6
Cowboys by 5
Packers by 9
49ers by 8
Lions by 6
Seahawks by 8

posted by NoMich at 06:22 PM on October 16, 2025

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

Am I crazy to think that once the Heels dig their way out of this Blichick mess that they should go after Franklin? I mean, James Franklin is clearly a great coach and he could do a great job in Chapel Hill. He may not win, or even get them to, a championship game, but at least they would be winning at least 10 games every season.

posted by NoMich at 06:15 AM on October 16, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 6: Get Up, Trevor, Get Up

My picks:

Broncos by 10 (lock)
Colts by 7
Chargers by 8
Patriots by 12 (lock)
Steelers by 10 (lock)
Cowboys by 10 (lock)
Jaguars by 6
Rams by 10 (lock)
Raiders by 6
Packers by 13 (lock)
Buccaneers by 6
Lions by 6
Bills by 7
Commanders by 7

posted by NoMich at 09:48 AM on October 12, 2025

For the Love of God Stop Betting Parlays

I was told by an old timey gambler to bet only on an underdog and only then if you feel that they will actually win the game. Also, *never ever* bet on parlays. They are nothing but sucker bets and only chumps put money on them.

When "sports wagering" arrived in NC a year or two ago, I put $100 in an account and have been playing with that money ever since then. I think I'm back up to close to that. But then again, I follow that guy's advice and hardly ever gamble.

posted by NoMich at 10:38 AM on October 09, 2025

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Are our beloved Jaguars fans on this web site planning the parade route right now?

posted by NoMich at 09:57 AM on October 07, 2025

'What a legend': Hockey world reacts as McDavid signs astonishing contract with Oilers

Good for him. He still makes a ton of money per season but gives Edmonton 2 seasons to get their shit together and get him and the other stars on the team some real help in other positions. "Can't do it in the next 2 seasons? Later."

posted by NoMich at 03:03 PM on October 06, 2025

SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle

LOL. Coach Franklin is sticking around through the end of *that* contract. It's just amazing to me that schools will give out a contract like that. At the very least, there should be some numbers to hit before a coach gets that kind of payout just for getting fired.

posted by NoMich at 10:46 AM on October 06, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Baker beat Darnold to take the Panthers Cup.

posted by NoMich at 10:45 AM on October 06, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Ex-QB Mark Sanchez charged for allegedly attacking truck driver. Yikes!

posted by NoMich at 01:42 PM on October 05, 2025

SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle

Although I'm tired of Dabo and quietly hope that UNC handles Clemson today.

Please don't look at the scoreboard.

posted by NoMich at 11:19 PM on October 04, 2025

40 minutes of highlights from the 1962 Giants-Yankees World Series

These are really cool. I have to admit, I did not know anything about the 1966 World Series, even who played in it. The O's swept the Dodgers and pitched 33 scoreless innings! Uh, dominant?

posted by NoMich at 03:53 PM on October 03, 2025

The Misogynistic Abuse Towards Rory McIlroy’s Wife at the Ryder Cup Is Deeper Than Golf

I knew fuckery was afoot when Trump showed up for the event on Thursday during lunch time.

posted by NoMich at 11:19 AM on October 02, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 5: Keep My Name Out of Your Mouth

My picks:

Rams by 6
Vikings by 8 (lock)
Colts by 8
Giants by 6
Cowboys by 8
Eagles by 8 (lock)
Panthers by 6
Ravens by 8
Cardinals by 8 (lock)
Seahawks by 6
Lions by 8 (lock)
Chargers by 6
Chiefs by 8

posted by NoMich at 10:56 AM on October 02, 2025

Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest contract in NHL history

god, I forgot about that.

posted by NoMich at 03:19 PM on October 01, 2025

Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest contract in NHL history

That gigantic load hitting the inside of his pants right now is McJesus's agent. Speaking of the Earlers, they have to be the happiest people on this planet for locking up the, arguably, second best player in the NHL for 8 years, $14 million AAV. McJesus will surely get about $21 million per season from *someone*. All that being said, ain't no way is Kaprizov worth $17 million per season.

posted by NoMich at 09:50 PM on September 30, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

LOL

posted by NoMich at 04:12 PM on September 29, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Sports media reacts to embarrassing Ryder Cup crowd chant: This is why we're losing to Europe'

posted by NoMich at 01:24 PM on September 29, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

The Oregon/Penn State game last night was really good.

posted by NoMich at 09:47 AM on September 28, 2025

How women's soccer exploded in the UK during World War One

Ooh, only 18 minutes long. I'll definitely watch this later today.

posted by NoMich at 06:34 AM on September 26, 2025

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Dude could probably still do that today.

posted by NoMich at 10:05 PM on September 25, 2025

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

I was away at the home office in Bethlehem PA this week. I knocked out a bunch of spam posts this afternoon.

posted by NoMich at 09:11 PM on September 25, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 4: Out Like a Lamb

My picks:

Seahawks by 6

posted by NoMich at 05:18 PM on September 25, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Panthers game was a shocker. The game stats are insane compared to the outcome.

Wasn't able to watch it today. When I looked at the final score, I was all like, "Bryce must've popped off!" Then I looked at the box score. /sad trombone How does a team score 30 points with only 121 yards in passing and 110 in rushing?

posted by NoMich at 05:20 PM on September 21, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Ken Griffey goes yard in consecutive bats in the same inning.

posted by NoMich at 03:10 PM on September 21, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 3: Travis Kelce is Mad as Hell and is Not Going to Take It Anymore

My picks:

Bills by 10 (lock)
Packers by 10 (lock)
Colts by 7
Vikings by 10 (lock)
Steelers by 5
Eagles by 7
Buccaneers by 7
Commanders by 10 (lock)
Falcons by 5
Jaguars by 5
Chargers by 7
Seahawks by 10 (lock)
Bears by 5
49ers by 7
Chiefs by 7
Ravens by 7

posted by NoMich at 06:40 AM on September 18, 2025

What We’ve Learned About the Kawhi Leonard Situation—and What We Haven’t

Pablo Torre:
Kawhi's $1.75M "No-Show" Payday Was Late. A Clippers Owner Invested $1.99M. We Got Receipts.

posted by NoMich at 03:23 PM on September 11, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 2: Wake Up, Al!

Revised picks:

Cowboys by 7 (lock)
Rams by 7 (lock)
Bills by 7 (lock)
Ravens by 7 (lock)
Cardinals by 7 (lock)

posted by NoMich at 01:20 PM on September 11, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 2: Wake Up, Al!

My picks:

Packers by 7
Bengals by 7
Cowboys by 7
Lions by 7
Rams by 7
Patriots by 7
49ers by 7
Bills by 7
Steelers by 7
Ravens by 7
Broncos by 7
Cardinals by 7
Chiefs by 7
Vikings by 7
Texans by 7
Chargers by 7

posted by NoMich at 01:19 PM on September 11, 2025

Report: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov rejects NHL-record contract offer

He's 5'10". Maybe he could be a quick n shifty point guard for the Knicks? The dude is helluva of athlete, so who knows.

posted by NoMich at 10:05 PM on September 10, 2025

Report: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov rejects NHL-record contract offer

Well, it is gamble on his part. He is building up a nice history of leg injuries and once those begin, there will be more to follow. However, if he can play the full season, get those 100+ points that we all know he can get, then ka-ching. But if he can't, oh boy, he left a ton of money on the table.

posted by NoMich at 08:27 PM on September 10, 2025

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

LOL

posted by NoMich at 02:54 PM on September 09, 2025

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

The 1988 Cape Cod League had some guys that were pretty OK:
The Big Hurt
Chuck Knoblauch
Mo Vaughn
Jeff Bagwell

posted by NoMich at 10:40 AM on September 09, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

The Buffalo Bills were down to the Balmer Ravens 40-25 with only 4 minutes left to play in the game. You'll never guess what happened next...

posted by NoMich at 08:15 AM on September 08, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

I think they're just scared of the DOJ that is a) just a personal sue machine for Trump and 2) just a bottomless pit of tax money to pursue those whimsical lawsuits.

posted by NoMich at 08:57 PM on September 07, 2025

Play SportsFilter's NFL Pickem

My picks:

Eagles by 7
Chiefs by 5
Buccaneers by 5
Bengals by 7
Colts by 5
Patriots by 6
Cardinals by 5
Steelers by 7
Commanders by 7
Jaguars by 5
Broncos by 6
49ers by 6
Packers by 5
Rams by 7
Bills by 5
Vikings by 7

posted by NoMich at 09:06 AM on September 04, 2025

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

LOL

As a Pack fan, this whole circus is pretty hilarious and kind of reminiscent of the Prime circus that rolled into Boulder a few years ago just to have pretty meh teams. But hey, lotsa merch being sold which, in the end, is all that really matters.

posted by NoMich at 11:45 AM on September 02, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

North Carolina A&T helmet to feature the Greensboro Four.

posted by NoMich at 10:30 PM on September 01, 2025

Cowboys Trade Micah Parsons to Packers

2 first rounders? I'd say that's a good haul for the Cowboys.

posted by NoMich at 07:45 AM on August 29, 2025

Cowboys Trade Micah Parsons to Packers

LOL

posted by NoMich at 09:30 PM on August 28, 2025

Cowboys Trade Micah Parsons to Packers

F you Dallas.

posted by NoMich at 05:55 PM on August 28, 2025

Cadillac Joins F1

Has Cadillac ever had a race car in NASCAR or F1 before?

posted by NoMich at 03:28 PM on August 28, 2025

THE ROAD TO COOPERSTOWN PODCAST

I haven't listened to that one yet, but the guys do talk about things. Mostly about coming up in baseball, but if they're enough of a character, they'll get into the good stories.

posted by NoMich at 09:07 PM on August 26, 2025

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

He's been awesome for the Hurricanes and the Caniacs. Our team is now a perennial playoff monster that just hasn't been able to win it all, but man, it was a dark journey to get here. I don't remember the 20teens and nor do I want to. Absolute dreck. Also, he could've been more like David Tepper. whew!

It seems that he has a thing for teams that are red, black, and white and have cyclone-shaped logos.

posted by NoMich at 03:52 PM on August 13, 2025

Ottawa Senators, NCC complete sale agreement for 11 acres at LeBreton Flats.

How's the bus/rail system in downtown Ottawa?

People that live in Raleigh are pining for a downtown hockey arena, but since there is no rail service and a bus service that is somehow worse than the rail situation, I would probably never go to another game. Since at least half of all in attendance don't live in Raleigh itself and most of those that do, live quite a ways from downtown, so it would be a nightmare to get in and out of the arena in a car. Besides, it would mean the death of our awesome tailgate culture that we have going on.

posted by NoMich at 03:29 PM on August 11, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Youtuber Isaac Punts breaks down Little's 70 yarder.

posted by NoMich at 01:08 PM on August 10, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Amazing. And that explains a Bluesky post that I saw yesterday, something along the lines of "takes a drag off a smoke, tells the QB: just get me to our 45 yard line" My internal reaction was that this idiot poster doesn't know the difference between "our" side of the field vs "their" side of the field. Who's the idiot poster now? (me. the answer is me.)

posted by NoMich at 11:11 AM on August 10, 2025

SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle

Yeah, he looked good against a terrible defense that should make mediocre QBs around the league look good. He got over that low bar with no problem. So good for him.
I know I'm sounding sarcastic here, but I really am rooting for the kid. I think it would be quite the story if he was the one to lead the Browns to the Super Bowl (but lose to the Lions).

posted by NoMich at 02:18 PM on August 09, 2025

Why Teddy Bridgewater Won't Apologize for Providing Impermissible Benefits to High School Players

Exactly. Or making sure that their players make it home safely.

posted by NoMich at 11:24 PM on August 06, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Give this link a try? It's from archive.org. https://archive.ph/Xln6m

posted by NoMich at 12:47 PM on August 03, 2025

UNC sees cricket as the next big thing

Funny thing is, we already have a cricket field that is the size required to international matches. Problem is, there's hardly any seating and I don't think there's enough space to add more. If we want big time international matches here in the Triangle, this stadium in Chapel Hill needs to be built.

posted by NoMich at 02:56 PM on July 31, 2025

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Thank Tommy

posted by NoMich at 11:53 PM on July 24, 2025

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

Did the judge's explanation clear things up at all?

posted by NoMich at 05:43 PM on July 24, 2025