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September 21, 2011
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
This has pretty much flown under the radar, but Kenley Jansen (Dodgers relief pitcher) has 23 strikeouts in the last 9 innings (27 outs) he's pitched.
That is ridiculous.
posted by grum@work at 11:41 AM on September 21, 2011
He's also averaged 15.1 K/9 so far through his career. Also his middle name is Geronimo. There's nothing here to dislike.
posted by dfleming at 11:50 AM on September 21, 2011
Yet another MLB player from Curaçao. I thought you had to play for the Orioles if you came from there. Guess Andruw Jones broke their stranglehold.
posted by yerfatma at 12:15 PM on September 21, 2011
The Jags' stadium is still in the same place it's always been. Near the river's edge.
Easy fix. They could pretend that they just won a rowing regatta with DelRio as helmsman.
In ye go, laddie.
Who could possibly replace el Jacko?
Maybe Dave Shula is at the point where he's seen his last dead cow.
posted by beaverboard at 01:51 PM on September 21, 2011
I could probably replace Del Rio.
posted by NoMich at 02:47 PM on September 21, 2011
I think the Jags should get John Gruden, so we don't have to hear his "analysis" anymore.
posted by bperk at 03:22 PM on September 21, 2011
Gotta say, though, Del Rio is still a pretty good drummer.
posted by beaverboard at 04:48 PM on September 21, 2011
New Miami Marlins logo is "leaked".
The strategy to blind your opponents is an interesting one.
posted by grum@work at 08:35 PM on September 21, 2011
It looks like the logo for an early 90's CAPCOM game.
posted by dfleming at 08:51 PM on September 21, 2011
It's pointy.
It looks like the logo for an early 90's CAPCOM game.
+1
posted by NoMich at 07:19 AM on September 22, 2011
It looks like the logo for an early 90's CAPCOM game.
Well said. It just needs to be flashing to seal the deal.
posted by Debo270 at 09:52 AM on September 22, 2011
Who thought that six colours was a good idea for a logo?
posted by grum@work at 10:00 AM on September 22, 2011
What, no sequins?
posted by rcade at 10:37 AM on September 22, 2011
The good news is practically no one will see it.
posted by Mr Bismarck at 10:59 AM on September 22, 2011
Oddly reminiscent of these guys.
posted by tahoemoj at 11:08 AM on September 22, 2011
The Luke McCown era in Jacksonville has ended after two games.
Jack Del Rio has no idea how to handle quarterbacks. Every time there's any question at all who should start -- Brunell/Leftwich, Leftwich/Garrard, Garrard/McCown, McCown/Gabbert -- he has had a quick hook without properly preparing the new starter. Both Leftwich and Garrard were dumped at the last minute during an offseason. McCown got almost no time in the preseason, so he had no chance to succeed. With proper prep, he could've run the Jaguars run-heavy offense adequately until Gabbert had time to get ready.
I love the Jags, but I'm marking time until Del Rio is gone. He's an atrocious NFL head coach who has lasted as long as he has because he looks the part.