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coptic orthodox boy · « **Reply #4725 on:** January 23, 2013, 03:04:57 AM »

Quote from: PeterTheAleut on January 23, 2013, 02:03:26 AM

Quote from: coptic orthodox boy on January 23, 2013, 01:41:05 AM
Quote from: sheenj on January 22, 2013, 06:19:56 PM
Quote from: That person on January 22, 2013, 06:10:26 PM
So should I root for Cincinnati's division rivals, or the team who's beaten them at their only Super Bowl appearances? I'm pretty torn, and I thought you lot could help me pick a side. GO!

As a Redskins fan, I'm rooting against Baltimore fans, probably the single most annoying fanbase in the league outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

Edit: also, screw Haloti Ngata.

A fellow Redskins fan, grew up in the DC area. To me Ravens' fans aren't too bad, to me the worst fan base is Phily. For the past few years the only saving grace that team had was Andy Reid. Now that he is in Kansas City I can fully justify my hate for the Eagles. Die eagles die...
Hey, watch it, buddy! That's Chip Kelly's team now.

Kelly will be running back to collegiate level after the fans in Phily chew him up and spit him out.

chrevbel · « **Reply #4726 on:** January 23, 2013, 04:25:35 PM »

Quote from: coptic orthodox boy on January 23, 2013, 03:04:57 AM

Quote from: PeterTheAleut on January 23, 2013, 02:03:26 AM
Hey, watch it, buddy! That's Chip Kelly's team now.
Kelly will be running back to collegiate level after the fans in Phily chew him up and spit him out.

Good point. Philly isn't exactly known as a warm, inviting place with a rabidly loyal fan base. If he ain't good, real good and fast, real fast, he might be in for a rough tour of duty. Time will tell.

Timon · « **Reply #4727 on:** January 23, 2013, 07:54:59 PM »

The Braves are attempting to acquire Justin Upton. This would be big for us. We already landed his brother. (wasnt particularly excited about that deal...)

If we get him, you can look for us in the World Series.

Asteriktos · « **Reply #4728 on:** January 23, 2013, 07:56:13 PM »

Boo! Braves boo! Boooooo!

*still hurting from the early 90s run-ins with them*

Timon · « **Reply #4729 on:** January 23, 2013, 07:59:31 PM »

Quote from: Asteriktos on January 23, 2013, 07:56:13 PM

Boo! Braves boo! Boooooo!

*still hurting from the early 90s run-ins with them*

Yea, a lot of people feel that way... Ha!

(cue the "but you guys only won one world series during your entire dynasty" comments...)

sheenj · « **Reply #4730 on:** January 23, 2013, 08:52:33 PM »

Quote from: coptic orthodox boy on January 23, 2013, 01:41:05 AM

Quote from: sheenj on January 22, 2013, 06:19:56 PM
Quote from: That person on January 22, 2013, 06:10:26 PM
So should I root for Cincinnati's division rivals, or the team who's beaten them at their only Super Bowl appearances? I'm pretty torn, and I thought you lot could help me pick a side. GO!

As a Redskins fan, I'm rooting against Baltimore fans, probably the single most annoying fanbase in the league outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

Edit: also, screw Haloti Ngata.

A fellow Redskins fan, grew up in the DC area. To me Ravens' fans aren't too bad, to me the worst fan base is Phily. For the past few years the only saving grace that team had was Andy Reid. Now that he is in Kansas City I can fully justify my hate for the Eagles. Die eagles die...

Good point, let me further qualify my statement.

The Ravens fans are the most annoying outside of our opponent fanbases in the NFC East.

Jetavan · « **Reply #4731 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:12:28 AM »

"[At] around the same time Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o claims he learned he was part of an Internet-related hoax, at least four Redskins players also became aware of their own role in a completely separate, coincidentally timed and ultimately less harmful saga of false online identities.

NFL.com has learned that NFL security conducted an investigation into a situation involving a woman, known by the pseudonym Sidney Ackerman, who used pictures of an Internet adult entertainer, C.J. Miles, to establish dialogues with pro athletes.
....
Unlike Te'o, none of the Redskins players involved became emotionally attached to "Ackerman," instead pursuing her out of nothing more than physical appeal, sources close to the situation said."

Jetavan · « **Reply #4732 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:45:56 AM »

"The woman whose picture was used to create Manti Te'o's fake girlfriend has been identified, but the voice of the woman who had hours of late night phone calls with the Notre Dame star has remained silent. Turns out that's because it reportedly was a man."

Asteriktos · « **Reply #4733 on:** January 24, 2013, 02:04:08 PM »

We need an emotional youtuber to give us a "leave Manti alone" video right now...

Ansgar · « **Reply #4734 on:** January 27, 2013, 12:54:37 PM »

18-10 to Spain

WHAT IS WRONG WITH US?

Once, just once, I would like to see us become world champions.

Kerdy · « **Reply #4735 on:** January 27, 2013, 04:07:14 PM »

That was an embarrassing game for UNC. I felt bad for them.

William · « **Reply #4736 on:** January 28, 2013, 10:13:44 PM »

How 'bout dem Panthers?

Shiny · « **Reply #4737 on:** January 28, 2013, 11:18:50 PM »

Quote from: William on January 28, 2013, 10:13:44 PM

How 'bout dem Panthers?

I hope you don't mean the Florida Panthers.

William · « **Reply #4738 on:** January 28, 2013, 11:22:14 PM »

TIL there is a hockey team called the Florida Panthers.

Jetavan · « **Reply #4739 on:** January 28, 2013, 11:34:50 PM »

The voice that charmed and tormented star linebacker Manti Te'o, probably belonged to a woman, according to four forensic audio experts consulted by ABC News.

That conclusion comes as the New York Post reported that unnamed relatives of Ronaiah Tuiasosopo – the man Te'o says was behind the hoax – say they believe the voice of Te'o's fictitious girlfriend Lennay Kekua belonged to a [female] cousin of Ronaiah's named Tino Tuiasosopo.

Shiny · « **Reply #4740 on:** January 28, 2013, 11:47:49 PM »

Quote from: Jetavan on January 28, 2013, 11:34:50 PM

The voice that charmed and tormented star linebacker Manti Te'o, probably belonged to a woman, according to four forensic audio experts consulted by ABC News.

That conclusion comes as the New York Post reported that unnamed relatives of Ronaiah Tuiasosopo – the man Te'o says was behind the hoax – say they believe the voice of Te'o's fictitious girlfriend Lennay Kekua belonged to a [female] cousin of Ronaiah's named Tino Tuiasosopo.

Really four forensic audio experts for this hoax?

Unbelievable.

Jetavan · « **Reply #4741 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:05:10 PM »

The story continues into Thursday:

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In an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw that will air Thursday, Ronaiah Tuiasosopo says the voice of Manti Te'o girlfriend Lennay Kekua was his and that the star Notre Dame linebacker had no role in the hoax.
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McGraw said Tuiasosopo told him he fell deeply in love with Te'o and that for Tuiasosopo it was a romantic relationship.

"Here we have a young man that fell deeply, romantically in love," McGraw told NBC. "I asked him straight up, 'Was this a romantic relationship with you?' And he says yes. I said, 'Are you then therefore gay?' And he said, 'When you put it that way, yes.' And then he caught himself and said, 'I am confused.' "

Jetavan · « **Reply #4742 on:** January 30, 2013, 09:33:14 PM »

Garrett McNamara Breaks Surfing World Record (Again), Rides 100-Foot Wave In Portugal

Asteriktos · « **Reply #4743 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:38:55 PM »

Quote from: Jetavan on January 30, 2013, 09:33:14 PM

Garrett McNamara Breaks Surfing World Record (Again), Rides 100-Foot Wave In Portugal

Finally some real news!

Timon · « **Reply #4744 on:** January 30, 2013, 11:00:21 PM »

DIG ON THIS!!!

PeterTheAleut · « **Reply #4745 on:** January 31, 2013, 01:09:19 AM »

Quote from: Timon on January 30, 2013, 11:00:21 PM

DIG ON THIS!!!

I wonder if Asteriktos is old enough to remember when brothers Paul and Lloyd Waner played together for his favorite team.

Jetavan · « **Reply #4746 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:45:53 AM »

The Manti incident as case-study for Mormon dating culture:

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It requires little stretch of the imagination to see the benefits of an online relationship for someone in Te'o's position. The voice on the other end of the telephone line offered emotional support but reduced temptations. This girl could be his biggest fan without becoming his biggest distraction. And, perhaps more importantly, a relationship conducted over the phone and Internet could move at a pace suitable for a shy Mormon young man.

Leaving room for this fuller vision of Te'o's motivation, reporters and readers alike may be able to move beyond assertions of stupidity to a kinder conclusion of naïve innocence.

Laurie Maffly-Kipp, a Mormon scholar and professor at the University of North Carolina, wrote in an email, "As for Te'o, his naivete, if that is what it was, does not surprise me. There is certainly a value attached to innocence at the time of marriage for the LDS church."

Asteriktos · « **Reply #4747 on:** January 31, 2013, 11:16:07 AM »

Quote from: PeterTheAleut on January 31, 2013, 01:09:19 AM

I wonder if Asteriktos is old enough to remember when brothers Paul and Lloyd Waner played together for his favorite team.

A little before my time. The only Waner I grew up watching was John... er... John Wehner:

Timon · « **Reply #4748 on:** January 31, 2013, 11:18:55 AM »

Quote from: Asteriktos on January 31, 2013, 11:16:07 AM

Quote from: PeterTheAleut on January 31, 2013, 01:09:19 AM
I wonder if Asteriktos is old enough to remember when brothers Paul and Lloyd Waner played together for his favorite team.

A little before my time. The only Waner I grew up watching was John... er... John Wehner:

I bet hes old enough to remember when Sid slid...

Deep Roots · « **Reply #4749 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:40:54 PM »

GO RAVENS

Shiny · « **Reply #4750 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:44:15 PM »

Quote from: Deep Roots on January 31, 2013, 04:40:54 PM

GO RAVENS

No.

sheenj · « **Reply #4751 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:47:28 PM »

Quote from: Achronos on January 31, 2013, 04:44:15 PM

Quote from: Deep Roots on January 31, 2013, 04:40:54 PM
GO RAVENS
No.

+9,001

Shiny · « **Reply #4752 on:** January 31, 2013, 04:50:59 PM »

Quote from: sheenj on January 31, 2013, 04:47:28 PM

Quote from: Achronos on January 31, 2013, 04:44:15 PM
Quote from: Deep Roots on January 31, 2013, 04:40:54 PM
GO RAVENS
No.
+9,001

More like +49

Jetavan · « **Reply #4753 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:15:24 PM »

I know who's going to win.

Carl Kraeff (Second Chance) · « **Reply #4754 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:45:23 PM »

Quote from: sheenj on January 22, 2013, 06:19:56 PM

Quote from: That person on January 22, 2013, 06:10:26 PM
So should I root for Cincinnati's division rivals, or the team who's beaten them at their only Super Bowl appearances? I'm pretty torn, and I thought you lot could help me pick a side. GO!

As a Redskins fan, I'm rooting against Baltimore fans, probably the single most annoying fanbase in the league outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

Edit: also, screw Haloti Ngata.

Why? He is a great player.

stavros_388 · « **Reply #4755 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:46:56 PM »

Quote from: Achronos on January 31, 2013, 04:44:15 PM

Quote from: Deep Roots on January 31, 2013, 04:40:54 PM
GO RAVENS
No.

YES.

J Michael · « **Reply #4756 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:50:50 PM »

Quote from: stavros_388 on January 31, 2013, 05:46:56 PM

Quote from: Achronos on January 31, 2013, 04:44:15 PM
Quote from: Deep Roots on January 31, 2013, 04:40:54 PM
GO RAVENS
No.

YES.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!

sheenj · « **Reply #4757 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:59:18 PM »

Quote from: Carl Kraeff (Second Chance) on January 31, 2013, 05:45:23 PM

Quote from: sheenj on January 22, 2013, 06:19:56 PM
Quote from: That person on January 22, 2013, 06:10:26 PM
So should I root for Cincinnati's division rivals, or the team who's beaten them at their only Super Bowl appearances? I'm pretty torn, and I thought you lot could help me pick a side. GO!

As a Redskins fan, I'm rooting against Baltimore fans, probably the single most annoying fanbase in the league outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

Edit: also, screw Haloti Ngata.

Why? He is a great player.

Maybe, but he was the one who messed up RG3's knee during the regular season. It might not be rational but that's sports for you.

Deep Roots · « **Reply #4758 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:59:56 PM »

Quote from: Carl Kraeff (Second Chance) on January 31, 2013, 05:45:23 PM

Quote from: sheenj on January 22, 2013, 06:19:56 PM
Quote from: That person on January 22, 2013, 06:10:26 PM
So should I root for Cincinnati's division rivals, or the team who's beaten them at their only Super Bowl appearances? I'm pretty torn, and I thought you lot could help me pick a side. GO!

As a Redskins fan, I'm rooting against Baltimore fans, probably the single most annoying fanbase in the league outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

Edit: also, screw Haloti Ngata.

Why? He is a great player.

haha well I'm a Baltimorean. Don't know what to tell you. I think we're pretty passionate, but I'm far from a jerk about it

William · « **Reply #4759 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:47:32 PM »

My main man JamesR lives in SF so let's go Niners.

stavros_388 · « **Reply #4760 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:17:52 PM »

Quote from: J Michael on January 31, 2013, 05:50:50 PM

Quote from: stavros_388 on January 31, 2013, 05:46:56 PM
Quote from: Achronos on January 31, 2013, 04:44:15 PM
Quote from: Deep Roots on January 31, 2013, 04:40:54 PM
GO RAVENS
No.

YES.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!

!

PeterTheAleut · « **Reply #4761 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:24:25 PM »

One thing we do know: Neither of these teams has lost a Super Bowl yet.

Asteriktos · « **Reply #4762 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:32:47 PM »

Quote from: Timon on January 31, 2013, 11:18:55 AM

I bet hes old enough to remember when Sid slid...

Let us not speak of such things! *crosses self*

Timon · « **Reply #4763 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:41:30 PM »

Quote from: Asteriktos on January 31, 2013, 07:32:47 PM

Quote from: Timon on January 31, 2013, 11:18:55 AM
I bet hes old enough to remember when Sid slid...

Let us not speak of such things! *crosses self*

If it makes you feel any better, I actually like the Pirates. I feel bad for them. Theyve had a rough go at it ever since that day... I guess the Braves are responsible.