Topic: The Sports Thread

[macclesfieldfan1990]

Rugby Union: Sale Sharks (Aviva Premiership), Llanelli Scarlets (Pro 12), USA (International), England (International), and Wales (International)

Blech, i dont know if there is a side that I desire more than the English. Wait, that's a lie, I hate the All Blacks and the Oz more.



BOKKE!!!!!

Yeah. I know the All Blacks' recent World Cup probably makes you crunchies hate them.

[Justin Kissel]

Yous guys is so racist!

 

[biro]

Come to think of it, I want more rugby on my teevee. Especially since there's no hockey.

[macclesfieldfan1990]

Yous guys is so racist!

 

Sorry Mr. President.

[TheMathematician]

Come to think of it, I want more rugby on my teevee. Especially since there's no hockey.

if you have DirectTV, channel 490 has the Castle Rugby Championship, and Vodacom Super Rugby when theyre on.

for international tests now, there are places online to watch rugby, of which im sure you know of their existance, that i would be happy to privately provide.

And oh, hockey is well and alive, look no further than the AHL.

[TheMathematician]

Rugby Union: Sale Sharks (Aviva Premiership), Llanelli Scarlets (Pro 12), USA (International), England (International), and Wales (International)

Blech, i dont know if there is a side that I desire more than the English. Wait, that's a lie, I hate the All Blacks and the Oz more.



BOKKE!!!!!

Yeah. I know the All Blacks' recent World Cup probably makes you crunchies hate them.

just wait until Saturday, when the English shall be crying for mercy at the hands of the Bokke. even without us having habana due to injury.

[biro]

Thank you, Mathematician. I will have to check these things out online, since we have Verizon Fios at my house and I can't order Direct TV until I get a new place. But I will keep that in mind. Thanks! 

[HabteSelassie]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

NCAA shooting guard Jack Taylor recently scored 138 points in a single game, in just 36 minutes on the court, taking 108 shots (71 3s).  That was a shot every 20 seconds and accounted for 67% of their possessions (when Wilt scored 100 he took 54% when Kobe scored 81 he only took 51%)!!  That is some serious hero ball.  What did Kobe say?

"He must have been wearing the Mambas [Kobe's signature Nike].  Only the Mambas have NO CONSCIENCE to take THAT MANY shots."

And that is kobe talking!

stay blessed,
habte selassie

[William]

Association Football: Macclesfield Town (English Conference National), Aberystwyth Town (Welsh Premier League), Swansea (Welsh club in English Premier League), Chelsea (English Premier League), USA (International), England (International), Wales (International)

Rugby Union: Sale Sharks (Aviva Premiership), Llanelli Scarlets (Pro 12), USA (International), England (International), and Wales (International)

American Football: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Collegiate), Kentucky (Collegiate), and New Orleans Saints (NFL)

Basketball: Kentucky (Collegiate), New York Knicks (NBA), and USA (International)

Baseball: Texas Rangers (MLB)

Cricket: Lancashire County (England's County Championship), Chennai Super Kings (Indian Premier League), and England (International)

How do you end up being a UK fan? It's clearly not bandwagoning since you also like them in football. 

[biro]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20451206

Boxer Hector Camacho is brain dead, after he was shot in the fact while in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[Justin Kissel]

Suh being his usual tender-hearted self...

[PeterTheAleut]

Suh being his usual tender-hearted self...

[Justin Kissel]

Suh being his usual tender-hearted self...

Being sarcastic... there was a clear (if small) kicking motion. For other players I might give them the benefit of the doubt. Not this guy...

[PeterTheAleut]

Suh being his usual tender-hearted self...

Being sarcastic... there was a clear (if small) kicking motion. For other players I might give them the benefit of the doubt. Not this guy...

The video does not make intent clear at all. Suh had his face on the ground when his foot made contact with Schaub's jewels, for cryin' out loud!

[Justin Kissel]

Right. Because Suh has never kicked anyone before. And you can't kick someone if you aren't looking at them. 

[Justin Kissel]

And fwiw, had Hines Ward or James Harrison done something similar I would have the same reaction. Dirty and/or combative players are... well... dirty and/or combative.

[macclesfieldfan1990]

Association Football: Macclesfield Town (English Conference National), Aberystwyth Town (Welsh Premier League), Swansea (Welsh club in English Premier League), Chelsea (English Premier League), USA (International), England (International), Wales (International)

Rugby Union: Sale Sharks (Aviva Premiership), Llanelli Scarlets (Pro 12), USA (International), England (International), and Wales (International)

American Football: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Collegiate), Kentucky (Collegiate), and New Orleans Saints (NFL)

Basketball: Kentucky (Collegiate), New York Knicks (NBA), and USA (International)

Baseball: Texas Rangers (MLB)

Cricket: Lancashire County (England's County Championship), Chennai Super Kings (Indian Premier League), and England (International)

How do you end up being a UK fan? It's clearly not bandwagoning since you also like them in football. 

Kentucky is the greatest part of America I've ever been to (Lexington being my favourite city in KY), also I love Thoroughbred racing, plus I almost went to university there.

[William]

Association Football: Macclesfield Town (English Conference National), Aberystwyth Town (Welsh Premier League), Swansea (Welsh club in English Premier League), Chelsea (English Premier League), USA (International), England (International), Wales (International)

Rugby Union: Sale Sharks (Aviva Premiership), Llanelli Scarlets (Pro 12), USA (International), England (International), and Wales (International)

American Football: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Collegiate), Kentucky (Collegiate), and New Orleans Saints (NFL)

Basketball: Kentucky (Collegiate), New York Knicks (NBA), and USA (International)

Baseball: Texas Rangers (MLB)

Cricket: Lancashire County (England's County Championship), Chennai Super Kings (Indian Premier League), and England (International)

How do you end up being a UK fan? It's clearly not bandwagoning since you also like them in football. 

Kentucky is the greatest part of America I've ever been to (Lexington being my favourite city in KY), also I love Thoroughbred racing, plus I almost went to university there.

As a Kentuckian, thanks for your kind words.

[PeterTheAleut]

Right. Because Suh has never kicked anyone before.

No, just because he has before is no reason to automatically believe that he did this time.

[Justin Kissel]

I believe he did it this time because I see him kicking in the video, and he's the type of guy who likes to kick. I am judge and jury!  All that time identifying "distinct kicking motions" in hockey is coming in handy.

[HabteSelassie]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Suh being his usual tender-hearted self...

Yeah, like that high ninja kick to Schaub's chest wasn't obvious or anything.  What is ironic is that the stomp last year was clearly an accident, and this one was clearly intentional!

stay blessed,
habte selassie

[macclesfieldfan1990]

Yeah. I know the All Blacks' recent World Cup probably makes you crunchies hate them.

just wait until Saturday, when the English shall be crying for mercy at the hands of the Bokke. even without us having habana due to injury.

Haha we will see, but also New Zealand is playing Wales Saturday. I support Wales equally with England, as I am just as much Welsh.

[Kerdy]

I like the expression of the two fellows in the corner.

[TheMathematician]

Yeah. I know the All Blacks' recent World Cup probably makes you crunchies hate them.

just wait until Saturday, when the English shall be crying for mercy at the hands of the Bokke. even without us having habana due to injury.

Haha we will see, but also New Zealand is playing Wales Saturday. I support Wales equally with England, as I am just as much Welsh.

i hold out no hope for the welsh against the all blacks, but trust me, the welsh have my support. however, the english, well, about that. i was hoping you would beat the oz tho.

[Cymbyz]

After Cal lost ignominiously to Oregon State and moved the firing of coach Tedford, the stage was set for the epic battle of TCU and Texas.  The Frogs' opportunistic defense forced four turnovers, to which the offense added two two touchdowns and two field goals, resulting in a 20-13 upset.  Things won't get easier for either team; TCU's next opponent is Oklahoma, Texas's is Kansas St.; meanwile, there's gonna be a lotta pie-eyed Frogs around this weekend.

[PeterTheAleut]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Suh being his usual tender-hearted self...

Yeah, like that high ninja kick to Schaub's chest wasn't obvious or anything.  What is ironic is that the stomp last year was clearly an accident, and this one was clearly intentional!

Dude, I think what you're seeing is merely a projection of your own mind.

[HabteSelassie]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Dude, I think what you're seeing is merely a projection of your own mind.

Peter, I actually really like Suh, and further, I feel like that stomp last year was really an accident, it looked like he meant to stomp the turf and didn't realize how close he was to that downed lineman.  

However, watch that kick last night, Suh was clearly down, the play was clearly over, and then with a visible wind up Suh sent the kick directly at Schaub.  That was dirty yo, he should have really known better. It'd be like Saurez grabbing another ball with his hands in a clutch match!!

stay blessed,
habte selassie

[PeterTheAleut]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Dude, I think what you're seeing is merely a projection of your own mind.

Peter, I actually really like Suh, and further, I feel like that stomp last year was really an accident, it looked like he meant to stomp the turf and didn't realize how close he was to that downed lineman.  

However, watch that kick last night, Suh was clearly down, the play was clearly over, and then with a visible wind up Suh sent the kick directly at Schaub.  That was dirty yo, he should have really known better. It'd be like Saurez grabbing another ball with his hands in a clutch match!!

Just because I disagree with you doesn't mean I didn't watch the video. I watched it, but I still disagree with you. I see no clear evidence of intent.

[HabteSelassie]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Just because I disagree with you doesn't mean I didn't watch the video. I watched it, but I still disagree with you. I see no clear evidence of intent.

Didn't you see the exact sequence, where first Suh fell down and grazed Schaub with his foot, seems to notice the proximity and instead of trying to be careful not to kick as he regained his balance, instead appears to wind up for a direct kick? We can disagree, of course, but how can you explain the wind up exactly in the context of an accident? I want to believe Suh didn't mean to kick Schaub, but it seems hard to believe from the video.  I've cup checked a few people in my day, seems pretty cut and dry 

stay blessed,
habte selassie

[PeterTheAleut]

Greetings in that Divine and Most Precious Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Just because I disagree with you doesn't mean I didn't watch the video. I watched it, but I still disagree with you. I see no clear evidence of intent.

Didn't you see the exact sequence, where first Suh fell down and grazed Schaub with his foot, seems to notice the proximity and instead of trying to be careful not to kick as he regained his balance, instead appears to wind up for a direct kick?

I did see the whole sequence, but I still don't see it the way you do.

We can disagree, of course, but how can you explain the wind up exactly in the context of an accident?

I don't know, that's why I don't presume to know.

I want to believe Suh didn't mean to kick Schaub, but it seems hard to believe from the video.  I've cup checked a few people in my day, seems pretty cut and dry 

I'm not proclaiming him innocent, but neither am I proclaiming him guilty. I just don't see enough evidence to make a definitive conclusion one way or the other.

[macclesfieldfan1990]

My Scotland is also playing Tonga tomorrow.

[TheMathematician]

I cant even brag about the game. the Boks didnt deserve to win, at all, the English outplayed us, and badly. Happy, well, relieved, with the 16-15 win though. Wasnt a victory in my minds though, the English lost it with stupid, stupid decisions, and we only won thanks to a spurt of luck. ill take it though, and time for Super Rugby come feb.

[PeterTheAleut]

WOOT! Ducks win their fifth straight Civil War, beating their intrastate rivals, the Oregon State Beavers, today 48-24. The Beavers led 7-6 late in the first quarter and trailed by as small a margin as 17-20 after scoring on the opening drive of the second half, but the Duck defense and special teams stepped up and forced five turnovers the rest of the game (6 total for the game: 4 interceptions, a fumble on a kickoff return, and a fumble on a punt return), four of which the Ducks' high octane offense turned into TDs. The Ducks rushed for 430 yards (Kenjon Barner 198 yards and 2 TDs on 22 carries and De'Anthony Thomas 122 yards and 3 TDs on 17 carries) against one of the best run defenses in the country.

Next up: GO UCLA! BEAT STANFORD!

[macclesfieldfan1990]

DAVID BECKHAM AND ERIC CANTONA REACH FOR THE COSMOS

Cantona, 46, is director of soccer at the club and former Man United colleague Becks, 37, is being lined up as a player and part owner.


The team, which signed stars Pele and Franz Beckenbauer in the 1970s before folding in 1984, has been reborn and is bidding to join ­America’s MLS league next year.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/284347/David-Beckham-and-Eric-Cantona-reach-for-the-Cosmos/

[Gebre Menfes Kidus]

ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!

We could have hung 50 on them, but Saban has too much class. BAMA took a knee on fourth down and allowed the Aubbies to have the ball back. Too funny! It sure is fun to watch the Barn reaping what they sowed. If anyone is low on toilet paper, there's a surplus of it in Auburn, Alabama.

ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!

Selam

[macclesfieldfan1990]

ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!

We could have hung 50 on them, but Saban has too much class. BAMA took a knee on fourth down and allowed the Aubbies to have the ball back. Too funny! It sure is fun to watch the Barn reaping what they sowed. If anyone is low on toilet paper, there's a surplus of it in Auburn, Alabama.

ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!

Selam

An Alabama fan? My word, bandwagon. 

[PeterTheAleut]

WOOT! Ducks win their fifth straight Civil War, beating their intrastate rivals, the Oregon State Beavers, today 48-24. The Beavers led 7-6 late in the first quarter and trailed by as small a margin as 17-20 after scoring on the opening drive of the second half, but the Duck defense and special teams stepped up and forced five turnovers the rest of the game (6 total for the game: 4 interceptions, a fumble on a kickoff return, and a fumble on a punt return), four of which the Ducks' high octane offense turned into TDs. The Ducks rushed for 430 yards (Kenjon Barner 198 yards and 2 TDs on 22 carries and De'Anthony Thomas 122 yards and 3 TDs on 17 carries) against one of the best run defenses in the country.

Next up: GO UCLA! BEAT STANFORD!

Well, that was short-lived. It appears that the Ducks' next game will be a BCS bowl game, since they won't be playing in the Pac-12 title game next weekend. Stanford 35, UCLA 17. Stanford and Oregon share the championship of the Pac-12 North Division, but Stanford wins the conference championship game berth on the head-to-head tiebreaker.

[Gebre Menfes Kidus]

ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!

We could have hung 50 on them, but Saban has too much class. BAMA took a knee on fourth down and allowed the Aubbies to have the ball back. Too funny! It sure is fun to watch the Barn reaping what they sowed. If anyone is low on toilet paper, there's a surplus of it in Auburn, Alabama.

ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!

Selam

An Alabama fan? My word, bandwagon. 

My friend, anyone who's been on this forum for a while can tell you that I have been a BAMA fan all my life. But we always welcome newcomers. 



Selam

[macclesfieldfan1990]

My friend, anyone who's been on this forum for a while can tell you that I have been a BAMA fan all my life. But we always welcome newcomers. 



Selam

Bro, I live in Louisiana, 40 minutes from Tiger Stadium. I would be shot if I supported Alabama. lol. My favourite Collegiate sports team is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football team.

[PeterTheAleut]

My friend, anyone who's been on this forum for a while can tell you that I have been a BAMA fan all my life. But we always welcome newcomers. 



Selam

Bro, I live in Louisiana, 40 minutes from Tiger Stadium. I would be shot if I supported Alabama. lol. My favourite Collegiate sports team is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football team.

Who the **** are they?

[macclesfieldfan1990]

My friend, anyone who's been on this forum for a while can tell you that I have been a BAMA fan all my life. But we always welcome newcomers. 



Selam

Bro, I live in Louisiana, 40 minutes from Tiger Stadium. I would be shot if I supported Alabama. lol. My favourite Collegiate sports team is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football team.

Who the **** are they?

Sun Belt Conference member of FBS (form. Div 1-A) football (The team that almost beat Florida a few weeks ago).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana%E2%80%93Lafayette_Ragin%27_Cajuns_football

[TheMathematician]

ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!

We could have hung 50 on them, but Saban has too much class. BAMA took a knee on fourth down and allowed the Aubbies to have the ball back. Too funny! It sure is fun to watch the Barn reaping what they sowed. If anyone is low on toilet paper, there's a surplus of it in Auburn, Alabama.

ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!   ROLL TIDE!

Selam

An Alabama fan? My word, bandwagon. 

My friend, anyone who's been on this forum for a while can tell you that I have been a BAMA fan all my life. But we always welcome newcomers. 



Selam

I shall gladly attest to that. Honestly, i love seeing bama beat Auburn, but this one wasnt as fufilling as when it means so, so much more. This would also have been, has i accepted Alabama's offer of admission, the first home Iron Bowl i would have went to.

[That person]

So this Sunday will be the first time anyone's expected Carson Palmer to give the Bengals a win. (Please don't stab me Habte.)

[Gebre Menfes Kidus]

Has anyone else noticed the irony of how the media loves to bash Catholicism, but when it comes to Notre Dame football they suddenly become blind devotees? I almost gagged when Brent Musburger said that Notre Dame is "Destiny's Darlings." Please let BAMA beat UGA so we can hand the Irish the destiny they deserve!



Selam

[William]

Wow I don't like Duke right now.