Recent Comments by tommybiden

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

"An error has occurred".

Fake News!!

posted by tommybiden at 08:44 AM on April 09, 2026

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

Blue Jays' AA affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats score eight runs without a hit

posted by tommybiden at 04:47 PM on April 08, 2026

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

Eldrick in another accident.

Rolled his vehicle multiple times.

Neither driver went to hospital.

Woods showed no sign of alcohol impairment.

Refused a urinalysis test.

posted by tommybiden at 08:48 PM on March 27, 2026

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Tommy did what needed to be done. No ignoring that story once you see the headline

I initially saw the headline in The Athletic

No ignoring is correct.

After I read that article, I went to the Google machine.
It got more fascinating and wild the more I read.


I was at the bank today to speak with my investment advisor.

Told her the story, 1st word out of her mouth?

"Florida?"

"Nope, from Maryland, incident took place in Virginia."

We looked at each other: "da FUQ?"

posted by tommybiden at 04:14 PM on March 25, 2026

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Professional cornhole player with no arms or legs facing murder charges after 'shooting passenger in car,' cops say

posted by tommybiden at 02:59 PM on March 24, 2026

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

Italy beat the USA in the World Baseball Classic last night.

Ah, no big deal says Mark DeRosa, Team USA has already clinched a spot in the next round.

Wait, WHAT?

posted by tommybiden at 06:20 PM on March 11, 2026

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

I see Teddy Bridgewater has signed with Detroit.

How is he only 33 years old?

posted by tommybiden at 08:49 PM on March 10, 2026

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

i am dismayed that Tua is choosing to still play, and really disappointed that Atlanta is the team.

As you stated, he's going to be in real trouble (if he's not already), with cumulative brain injuries.

posted by tommybiden at 01:30 PM on March 10, 2026

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

You know, NoMich, your 'Yikes!' could easily be applied to either story.

And, as an Atlanta Falcons fan, when I heard the club was signing him to a 1 year deal, "ah, FFS"

posted by tommybiden at 10:40 PM on March 09, 2026

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Sarnia Legionnaires wrap up historic winless season

posted by tommybiden at 08:20 AM on March 09, 2026

30-0!!

Read an article on this in T.A. yesterday.

Even if they lose 1st round of the MAC, I think they have to be in.

Up 31, Down 1?

I don't care who you played, you won.

Much rather them than an 8th-9th team from the SEC or another power conference.

posted by tommybiden at 03:53 PM on March 05, 2026

NFL Playoff Pickem: Super Bowl 0x3C

My picks:

Seahawks by -14 (lock)
Passer: Sam Darnold
Rusher: Walker
Receiver: Smith-Njigba
Player with interception: Jones
Player with sack: Nwosu
Player with first turnover: Maye
Super Bowl MVP: Darnold
Tiebreaker: 47

posted by tommybiden at 04:17 PM on February 07, 2026

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

'68 was the 1st year I started really paying attention to baseball (6-7 years old).
Two of my favourite uniforms ever since, I rooted for the Tigers in the series that year.
I liked Mickey, and since my dad and mom were huge Bob Gibson fans, made for fun viewing!

Good long life, may he rest easy.

BTW, the song has a nice beat, I can dance to it.

posted by tommybiden at 01:07 PM on February 05, 2026

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

If you subscribe to The Athletic, cool story about the Columbus Blue Jackets' cannon.

posted by tommybiden at 09:04 AM on February 02, 2026

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Boxer loses hairpiece in the ring and blames mother's shampoo

posted by tommybiden at 12:54 PM on February 01, 2026

CFL Pickem Champion: rcade

Congrats, rcade!!

posted by tommybiden at 02:04 PM on January 28, 2026

NFL Playoff Pickem Week 3: Conference Championships

My picks:

Broncos by 5 (lock)
Seahawks by 17 (lock)
Passer: Darnold
Rusher: Walker
Receiver: Kupp
Player with interception: Jones

posted by tommybiden at 05:27 PM on January 24, 2026

Tim Kurkjian predicts MLB work stoppage is coming

My money says a work stoppage, possibly the entire 2027 season.

It's like MLB cannot handle success.

posted by tommybiden at 01:11 PM on January 23, 2026

NFL Playoff Pickem Week 2: Divisional Round

Question: It's 'Player with a Sack', correct, not Interception?

posted by tommybiden at 02:12 PM on January 16, 2026

NFL Playoff Pickem Week 2: Divisional Round

My picks:

Bills by 8 (lock)
Seahawks by 9 (lock)
Texans by 10 (lock)
Rams by 11 (lock)
Passer: Stafford
Rusher: Cook III
Receiver: Nacua
Sacker: Williams (Seattle)

posted by tommybiden at 01:28 PM on January 16, 2026

SportsFilter: The Tuesday Huddle

Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach.

posted by tommybiden at 02:47 PM on January 13, 2026

Enter the SportsFilter NFL Playoff Pickem

Can I not pick players who have not yet played

I'd say yes (for whatever that's worth), and you lose any tiebreaker.

posted by tommybiden at 01:14 PM on January 11, 2026

Enter the SportsFilter NFL Playoff Pickem

My picks:

Rams by 14 (lock)
Bears by 5
Bills by 10 (lock)
Eagles by 9 (lock)
Chargers by 4
Texans by 7 (lock)
Passer: Stafford
Rusher: Cook III
Receiver: Nacua
Player with interception: Byard III

posted by tommybiden at 09:40 AM on January 10, 2026

NFL Firings: Pete Carroll, Kevin Stefanski, Raheem Morris

Matt Eberflus fired by the Cowboys.

Would the better firing in Dallas not be relieving the general manager of his duties?

posted by tommybiden at 10:38 AM on January 06, 2026

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Former OHL commissioner, CHL president David Branch dead at 77

posted by tommybiden at 05:01 PM on January 05, 2026

NFL Pickem Week 18: All the Marbles

My picks:

Panthers by 5 (lock)
Seahawks by 5 (lock)
Falcons by 12 (lock)
Bengals by 17 (lock)
Vikings by 5 (lock)
Jaguars by 16 (lock)
Texans by 13 (lock)
Bills by 10 (lock)
Lions by 4 (lock)
Broncos by 8 (lock)
Chiefs by 5 (lock)
Rams by 19 (lock)
Patriots by 15 (lock)
Eagles by 9 (lock)
Ravens by 8 (lock)

Rogers, you missed my picks from last week

posted by tommybiden at 09:03 PM on January 02, 2026

NFL Pickem Week 16: Oh the Ligaments

Rogers, my picks for Week 17

Cowboys by 10 lock
Lions by 10 lock
Broncos by 14 lock
Chargers by 9
Packers by 7
Seahawks by 14 lock
Bengals by 7 lock
Steelers by 3
Jaguars by 6
Buccaneers by 14 lock
Patriots by 18 lock
Titans by 2
Raiders by 1
Eagles by 5
49'ers by 6
Rams by 20 lock

posted by tommybiden at 05:43 AM on December 22, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 16: Oh the Ligaments

My picks:

Seahawks by 6 (lock)
Eagles by 21 (lock)
Bears by 2
Bills by 22 (lock)
Chargers by 7 (lock)
Titans by 1
Bengals by 10 (lock)
Jets by 4
Vikings by 8 (lock)
Buccaneers by 11 (lock)
Broncos by 9 (lock)
Falcons by 12 (lock)
Lions by 5
Texans by 13 (lock)
Ravens by 4
49ers by 19 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 01:42 PM on December 18, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams, promote Jarmo Kekalainen to replace him

posted by tommybiden at 04:00 PM on December 15, 2025

Wayne Gretzky statue in Brantford vandalized with MAGA hat, plaque

Wayne never did graduate from high school.

That in and of itself doesn't make anyone stupid, but geez guy, read the room.

I can only imagine what his mom and dad would think of all this.

posted by tommybiden at 11:37 AM on December 12, 2025

Wayne Gretzky statue in Brantford vandalized with MAGA hat, plaque

You have a point there, NoMich.

posted by tommybiden at 06:18 PM on December 11, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 15: Old Man Rivers

My picks:

Buccaneers by 19 (lock)
Bears by 18 (lock)
Bengals by 9 (lock)
Chiefs by 5
Bills by 10 (lock)
Giants by 8 (lock)
Eagles by 22 (lock)
Jaguars by 13 (lock)
Texans by 14 (lock)
Packers by 9 (lock)
Lions by 4
Panthers by 11 (lock)
49ers by 16 (lock)
Seahawks by 15 (lock)
Cowboys by 8 (lock)
Dolphins by 6

Hey rcade, did we ever get final standings for the CFL pool?

posted by tommybiden at 04:23 PM on December 11, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

In other NFL news, Tampa signs Jean Pierre-Paul

What year is this?

posted by tommybiden at 09:12 AM on December 09, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 14: The Eagles Have Landed

Revised picks:

Seahawks by 19 (lock)
Bills by 12 (lock)
Browns by 2
Vikings by 4
Dolphins by 10 (lock)
Buccaneers by 18 (lock)
Colts by 4
Ravens by 11 (lock)
Broncos by 12 (lock)
Packers by 8 (lock)
Rams by 16 (lock)
Chiefs by 13 (lock)
Chargers by 9 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 07:44 PM on December 04, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 14: The Eagles Have Landed

My picks:

Cowboys by 5

posted by tommybiden at 07:41 PM on December 04, 2025

SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle

Texted a friend this morning who played Junior B, and is still coaching (30 years later).

He says that's the answer, that Philadelphia voluntarily brought puck back in, so no offside.

posted by tommybiden at 10:51 AM on November 30, 2025

SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle

...but how is that not offside on him?

That actually hadn't crossed my mind, you'd think it would be offside.

My theory is because the Flyers voluntarily brought the puck back into their own zone.

That's all I've got.

posted by tommybiden at 08:26 AM on November 30, 2025

SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle

Kyle Palmieri suffers torn A.C.L. on the play

Assist of the year?

posted by tommybiden at 05:06 PM on November 29, 2025

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

I just finished reading this (terrific) article.

posted by tommybiden at 03:01 PM on November 27, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 13: Trippin' on Tryptophan

My picks:

Lions by 8 (lock)
Chiefs by 5 (lock)
Ravens by 20 (lock)
Eagles by 7
Jaguars by 7 (lock)
Colts by 4
Dolphins by 6
Falcons by 5
Buccaneers by 3
Rams by 14 (lock)
Seahawks by 13 (lock)
Bills by 8 (lock)
Chargers by 9 (lock)
Broncos by 8 (lock)
Patriots by 9 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 08:09 AM on November 27, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 12: War of Attrition

Revised picks:

Lions by 14 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 10:59 AM on November 23, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 12: War of Attrition

Revised picks:

Patriots by 16 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 10:59 AM on November 23, 2025

SportsFilter: The Saturday Huddle

Rest & recovery, NoMich. Take it easy, sir!!

posted by tommybiden at 04:08 PM on November 22, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 12: War of Attrition

My picks:

Bills by 15 (lock)
Bears by 7
Bengals by 3
Giants by 14 (lock)
Packers by 10 (lock)
Seahawks by 12 (lock)
Chiefs by 6 (lock)
Ravens by 13 (lock)
Raiders by 4
Jaguars by 8
Eagles by 5
Falcons by 8 (lock)
49ers by 11 (lock)


.....and what bender said

Rams by 7 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 04:27 PM on November 20, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Texas trooper sent home after confronting South Carolina player during game

posted by tommybiden at 03:11 PM on November 16, 2025

CFL Pickem: Grey Cup Sunday

My picks:

Roughriders by 5 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 02:27 PM on November 16, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 11: Mighty Minnows

My picks:

Patriots by 21 (lock)
Commanders by 7
Falcons by 6
Bills by 8 (lock)
Texans by 9 (lock)
Bears by 3
Packers by 13 (lock)
Bengals by 1
Chargers by 4
Seahawks by 5
49ers by 7 (lock)
Ravens by 22 (lock)
Chiefs by 8 (lock)
Lions by 3
Cowboys by 10 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 02:14 PM on November 13, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

I see they've named Mike Kafka to replace him.

Observing from the outside, the Giants situation has seemed rather Kafkaesque for quite some time.

posted by tommybiden at 02:05 PM on November 10, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Giants fire Brian Daboll after another awful meltdown

posted by tommybiden at 01:50 PM on November 10, 2025

SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle

Mexico's David Rodriguez scores OT goal in snowstorm to give Atletico Ottawa historic CPL title

posted by tommybiden at 11:54 AM on November 10, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

Tough weekend, Mel Bridgman (70), Paul Tagliabue (84) and Lenny Wilkins (88) all pass away.

posted by tommybiden at 08:14 PM on November 09, 2025

CFL Pickem Week 23: And Then There Were 4

My picks:

Tiger-Cats by 9 (lock)
Lions by 10 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 09:41 AM on November 08, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 10: War of Attrition

The form now locks after kickoff again. I'm thinking about adding an Honor System checkbox that lets players pick after the time for the situations where you miss the deadline but haven't seen the score yet.

I'm good with that, maybe a time limit of .... 15 minutes after kickoff (likely to be 5-7 minutes of play).

posted by tommybiden at 11:36 AM on November 06, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 10: War of Attrition

My picks:

Broncos by 12 (lock)
Colts by 9 (lock)
Bears by 7 (lock)
Bills by 26 (lock)
Ravens by 10 (lock)
Browns by 5
Buccaneers by 6 (lock)
Panthers by 18 (lock)
Jaguars by 4
Seahawks by 13 (lock)
Rams by 4
Lions by 11 (lock)
Chargers by 5
Eagles by 6 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 11:28 AM on November 06, 2025

CFL Pickem Week 22: Hello Playoffs

Working now, thanks!!

My picks:

Alouettes by 11 (lock)
Lions by 11 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 10:47 AM on November 01, 2025

CFL Pickem Week 22: Hello Playoffs

Rogers, the link just shows a blank page for me

For now:
Montreal by 11 (lock)

British Columbia by 11 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 06:47 PM on October 31, 2025

NFL Pickem Week 9: Torn Labrum Fractured Shoulder Socket

My picks:

Ravens by 10 (lock)
Bengals by 2
Lions by 11 (lock)
Packers by 17 (lock)
Chargers by 13 (lock)
Falcons by 2
49ers by 4
Colts by 6
Broncos by 2
Raiders by 1
Rams by 21 (lock)
Bills by 3
Seahawks by 3
Cowboys by 4

posted by tommybiden at 10:27 AM on October 30, 2025

Blue Jays fall to L.A. Dodgers in 18 innings after dramatic Freddie Freeman walkoff homer

I made it to the 15th inning before calling it a night. What a series!

I thought about bed after 11th, 13th, 16th, but dug deep and got the complete game.

For those interested in such matters, Game 4 was 3 hours & 45 minutes shorter (9 innings fewer, as well).

posted by tommybiden at 01:17 PM on October 29, 2025

SportsFilter: The Sunday Huddle

I'm sure there's got to be a "actively looking for a new coaching job and when you do get a new coaching job, our payments to you cease" clause in these contracts?

Wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll...

From ESPN

$168M in buyouts owed to fired FBS head football coaches

posted by tommybiden at 12:15 PM on October 28, 2025

CFL Pickem Week 21: Mostly Seeded

My picks:

Tiger-Cats by 18 (lock)
Stampeders by 16 (lock)
Blue Bombers by 14 (lock)
Lions by 12 (lock)

posted by tommybiden at 02:24 PM on October 24, 2025