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March 21, 2015
SportsFilter: The Saturday 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.
HOF Linebacker/Center for the Eagles, the legendary Chuck Bednarik, has passed away at the age of 89.
I never saw him play, but he is the subject of my all-time favorite picture of an athlete.
posted by Ufez Jones at 10:49 AM on March 21, 2015
Thanks for posting that. I had been wondering about Bednarik's condition. I always thought he was too tough and ornery to die.
I had a dream once that he walked onto the team sideline during an Eagles home game at the Vet and administered a schoolboy whupping to Buddy Ryan. I hated waking up from that one. It was gratifying.
posted by beaverboard at 11:17 AM on March 21, 2015
The last round of the Six Nations is today, with three teams- Wales, Ireland and England - all tied at the top, meaning the destination of the title will be decided by points differential.
Before kick off, France could have won the title with a victory over England by at least eight points, combined with losses for Wales and Ireland, but both of those teams won.
Wales did their part early, by beating Italy 61-20, to end up with a +53 differential. Ireland then beat Scotland 40-10 to complete a Scottish whitewash, (they finish 0-5) and to move to the top of the table with a +63 differential.
As a result, if England can get to +63 they will win the title because they have score more tries than the Irish. To do that, they have to beat France by 26 points.
The score at halftime is England 27-15 France.
Heaven knows the French don't enjoy spoiling England's day...
posted by Mr Bismarck at 02:08 PM on March 21, 2015
State beat Villanova tonight. I live just a few miles away from State's campus and did my local CBS station show that game? Nope. They had Utah v Georgetown. Fuckers didn't even cut away for the last few seconds of the game. Stupid capitalism.
posted by NoMich at 09:49 PM on March 21, 2015
I don't want to jinx anything by saying that this NC State business that NoMich come up with last Sunday is starting to get a bit freaky, so I'll refrain from comment.
He might have to change his name to NostradaMich.
(Looks like I was tapping keys while NoMich was posting).
posted by beaverboard at 09:54 PM on March 21, 2015
Ooo-wee-ooo
posted by NoMich at 10:15 PM on March 21, 2015
NoMich, we need to acknowledge your supernatural powers. Can you do anything about Roy Williams' wardrobe? Wanda's letting him shop the 70's rack at the general store.
Wish we could snag Williams' suits and put him in one of those classic Bob Huggins Saturday afternoon "I changed my oil, then I went bowling" ensembles.
posted by beaverboard at 11:23 PM on March 21, 2015
ACC has a pretty good chance to be 9-0 after today. Virginia and Louisville might have a bit of trouble getting through tomorrow, but the conference is looking really good.
posted by LionIndex at 11:23 PM on March 21, 2015
As a result, if England can get to +63 they will win the title because they have score more tries than the Irish. To do that, they have to beat France by 26 points.
England ended up winning 55-35 - thereby falling six points, (one converted try), short of the margin needed for the title.
As a result, the Irish defended their 2014 victory, while England finish second for the fourth Six Nations tournament in a row.
The full England-France match can be seen here, (starts at the anthems). Kick off is here.
posted by Mr Bismarck at 12:10 AM on March 22, 2015
Thanks for posting these Mr. B. I just started watching rugby for the first time shortly after the tournament started.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 01:53 AM on March 22, 2015
I started with this tournament also, but had to miss the final day. It's an interesting sport I still find a bit baffling.
posted by rcade at 10:13 AM on March 22, 2015
Caught some of the England/ France match on beIN Sport after El Classico. Wish I understood it better but it was a fun watch either way.
posted by yerfatma at 08:19 AM on March 23, 2015
It's an interesting sport I still find a bit baffling
Wish I understood it better but it was a fun watch either way
Rugby referees' post-match interviews are becoming refreshingly honest.
posted by owlhouse at 09:07 PM on March 23, 2015
So interesting that the NCAAM Midwest Region is now down to four games that are all highly territorial.
And there's not another third round matchup in the tourney that's even remotely close.