Sport Fact, observations, opinions June 7, 2021
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USFL is in fact back in the spring of 2022.
At this point there's no new info on the XFL.. at present they're on hold for 2022 so they should be part of our 2023 spring.
It'll be interesting to see if any USFLians can make an NFL roster in 2023. Fun thing about the last iteration of XFL is that the football was actually decent.
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USFL is in fact back in the spring of 2022.
At this point there's no new info on the XFL.. at present they're on hold for 2022 so they should be part of our 2023 spring.
It'll be interesting to see if any USFLians can make an NFL roster in 2023. Fun thing about the last iteration of XFL is that the football was actually decent.
USFL is in fact back in the spring of 2022.
At this point there's no new info on the XFL.. at present they're on hold for 2022 so they should be part of our 2023 spring.
It'll be interesting to see if any USFLians can make an NFL roster in 2023. Fun thing about the last iteration of XFL is that the football was actually decent.
One correction I believe on that article: the USFL never moved to the fall and went head to head with the NFL. That certainly was an option discussed, but Voldemoort said, "no, let's try to sue our way to a merger, or maybe get a bunch of money that way". They never played in the fall as far as I know. Had they done so and not listened to him, they may have been successful, one way or the other.
Nevertheless, I see it is going to be an 8 team league. If it is truly going to be a reboot of the USFL, then I would like to see a few of the teams come back that were in Non-NFL cities: Birmingham Stallions, San Antonio Gunslingers, Portland Breakers, Memphis Showboats, Orlando Renegades, and maybe the New Jersey Generals (with a new owner), and the LA Express.
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If I’m reading the stats right, the Browns allowed the opposition to convert 22/27 fourth down attempts. That is atrocious.
There’s a lot to clean up defensively, but thankfully, there’s a whole new defense.
If I’m reading the stats right, the Browns allowed the opposition to convert 22/27 fourth down attempts. That is atrocious.
There’s a lot to clean up defensively, but thankfully, there’s a whole new defense.
and we saw Soft coverage and no pass rush at these moments.
When we were 21/26...maybe we should have tried man coverage send the dogs and a couple extra pass rushers.
I HOPE/EXPECT strategy changes this year with the personnel changes.
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Here are today's set of facts and opinions etc.:
1. I have not paid attention to boxing in like 2 decades. Has anyone?
2. None of the contestants on Jeopardy last night knew what team Gordie Howe played for. That is like not knowing who Mickey Mantle or Johnny Unitas played for.
3. Chris Paul......36 year old Chris Paul, is apparently turning down a 44 million dollar extension option from the Suns, apparently thinking he can get more money there or elsewhere. Chris Paul is smoking crack.
4. The Red Sox/Yankees rivalry....is by far the most overblown rivalry going IMO.
5. I have just heard of this food dish, which is apparently Canadian called a Donair. WTF is a Donair? Sounds like it would be a cross between a Donut and an Eclair, but apparently it has meat or something in it. Does our food honk know?
6. Apparently the Indians have compiled a pool of 1200 possible new names for the team. Seems a bit absurd.
7. Paul Finebaum says that Texas (Univ. of Texas at Austin) is no longer a relevant college football program. I don't see how that is with all their money. Nevertheless, I have heard tell that most of the best prospects in the state of Texas are leaving there, and going to like Ohio St. or Alabama and points elsewhere. (but NOT apparently going to TAMU)
8. One other place they apparently are not going to is: Michigan. I see where there have been 15 players transfer out of there since the end of last season.
9. The waitress at the restaurant I had lunch at wore some Daisy Duke shorts ( tight cut off denims.) That is still a hot option if you have a sweet little ass.....and she did. Oi!
10. Predictions for next round of the NBA playoffs: Suns over Nuggets...the best matchup. Jazz over either Dallas or Clippers. Bucks over Nets....the upset. 76ers over Hawks, but it will be much tougher and maybe an upset if Embid....with his torn meniscus cannot play. And how can he play with a torn meniscus anyway?
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Re: name pool for Cleveland baseball team.
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Here are today's set of facts and opinions etc.:
1. I have not paid attention to boxing in like 2 decades. Has anyone?
2. None of the contestants on Jeopardy last night knew what team Gordie Howe played for. That is like not knowing who Mickey Mantle or Johnny Unitas played for.
3. Chris Paul......36 year old Chris Paul, is apparently turning down a 44 million dollar extension option from the Suns, apparently thinking he can get more money there or elsewhere. Chris Paul is smoking crack.
4. The Red Sox/Yankees rivalry....is by far the most overblown rivalry going IMO.
5. I have just heard of this food dish, which is apparently Canadian called a Donair. WTF is a Donair? Sounds like it would be a cross between a Donut and an Eclair, but apparently it has meat or something in it. Does our food honk know?
6. Apparently the Indians have compiled a pool of 1200 possible new names for the team. Seems a bit absurd.
7. Paul Finebaum says that Texas (Univ. of Texas at Austin) is no longer a relevant college football program. I don't see how that is with all their money. Nevertheless, I have heard tell that most of the best prospects in the state of Texas are leaving there, and going to like Ohio St. or Alabama and points elsewhere. (but NOT apparently going to TAMU)
8. One other place they apparently are not going to is: Michigan. I see where there have been 15 players transfer out of there since the end of last season.
9. The waitress at the restaurant I had lunch at wore some Daisy Duke shorts ( tight cut off denims.) That is still a hot option if you have a sweet little ass.....and she did. Oi!
10. Predictions for next round of the NBA playoffs: Suns over Nuggets...the best matchup. Jazz over either Dallas or Clippers. Bucks over Nets....the upset. 76ers over Hawks, but it will be much tougher and maybe an upset if Embid....with his torn meniscus cannot play. And how can he play with a torn meniscus anyway?
Here are today's set of facts and opinions etc.:
7. Paul Finebaum says that Texas (Univ. of Texas at Austin) is no longer a relevant college football program. I don't see how that is with all their money. Nevertheless, I have heard tell that most of the best prospects in the state of Texas are leaving there, and going to like Ohio St. or Alabama and points elsewhere. (but NOT apparently going to TAMU)
And you would be wrong about A&M. Part of the reason for Finebaum's statement is that since joining the SEC, A&M has dominated Texas in in-state recruiting and it is even better since Fisher arrived. Yes, that also helped other SEC teams here as well.
In 2021 recruiting A&M signed 9 or the top 14. Bama 3 OSU 1 Texas 1
Additionally A&M's out of state signings consisted of 10 of their top 20 signings for the same year, 10 in state 10 out of state. All the top programs do exactly the same thing. Fisher is not a dummy like some of our prior HCs who thought they could just stay in Texas/La. This out of state group comes from Fla (2), Philly (2), NY, Utah, Colo. Ark and one each from La & Okl.
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Here are today's set of facts and opinions etc.:
1. I have not paid attention to boxing in like 2 decades. Has anyone?
2. None of the contestants on Jeopardy last night knew what team Gordie Howe played for. That is like not knowing who Mickey Mantle or Johnny Unitas played for.
3. Chris Paul......36 year old Chris Paul, is apparently turning down a 44 million dollar extension option from the Suns, apparently thinking he can get more money there or elsewhere. Chris Paul is smoking crack.
4. The Red Sox/Yankees rivalry....is by far the most overblown rivalry going IMO.
5. I have just heard of this food dish, which is apparently Canadian called a Donair. WTF is a Donair? Sounds like it would be a cross between a Donut and an Eclair, but apparently it has meat or something in it. Does our food honk know?
6. Apparently the Indians have compiled a pool of 1200 possible new names for the team. Seems a bit absurd.
7. Paul Finebaum says that Texas (Univ. of Texas at Austin) is no longer a relevant college football program. I don't see how that is with all their money. Nevertheless, I have heard tell that most of the best prospects in the state of Texas are leaving there, and going to like Ohio St. or Alabama and points elsewhere. (but NOT apparently going to TAMU)
8. One other place they apparently are not going to is: Michigan. I see where there have been 15 players transfer out of there since the end of last season.
9. The waitress at the restaurant I had lunch at wore some Daisy Duke shorts ( tight cut off denims.) That is still a hot option if you have a sweet little ass.....and she did. Oi!
10. Predictions for next round of the NBA playoffs: Suns over Nuggets...the best matchup. Jazz over either Dallas or Clippers. Bucks over Nets....the upset. 76ers over Hawks, but it will be much tougher and maybe an upset if Embid....with his torn meniscus cannot play. And how can he play with a torn meniscus anyway?
Here are today's set of facts and opinions etc.:
1. I have not paid attention to boxing in like 2 decades. Has anyone?
2. None of the contestants on Jeopardy last night knew what team Gordie Howe played for. That is like not knowing who Mickey Mantle or Johnny Unitas played for.
3. Chris Paul......36 year old Chris Paul, is apparently turning down a 44 million dollar extension option from the Suns, apparently thinking he can get more money there or elsewhere. Chris Paul is smoking crack.
4. The Red Sox/Yankees rivalry....is by far the most overblown rivalry going IMO.
5. I have just heard of this food dish, which is apparently Canadian called a Donair. WTF is a Donair? Sounds like it would be a cross between a Donut and an Eclair, but apparently it has meat or something in it. Does our food honk know?
6. Apparently the Indians have compiled a pool of 1200 possible new names for the team. Seems a bit absurd.
7. Paul Finebaum says that Texas (Univ. of Texas at Austin) is no longer a relevant college football program. I don't see how that is with all their money. Nevertheless, I have heard tell that most of the best prospects in the state of Texas are leaving there, and going to like Ohio St. or Alabama and points elsewhere. (but NOT apparently going to TAMU)
8. One other place they apparently are not going to is: Michigan. I see where there have been 15 players transfer out of there since the end of last season.
9. The waitress at the restaurant I had lunch at wore some Daisy Duke shorts ( tight cut off denims.) That is still a hot option if you have a sweet little ass.....and she did. Oi!
10. Predictions for next round of the NBA playoffs: Suns over Nuggets...the best matchup. Jazz over either Dallas or Clippers. Bucks over Nets....the upset. 76ers over Hawks, but it will be much tougher and maybe an upset if Embid....with his torn meniscus cannot play. And how can he play with a torn meniscus anyway?
1. I will watch tonight. But I have rarely watched since Tyson days. I watched Kelly The Ghost Pavlik because he was a Boxer from Youngstown. MMA has taken over.
4. Michigan and Ohio State is giving it a run for its money. OSU holds it high. Michigan is just trying to solidify its claim over its “little” brother and keep its roster from transferring out.
7. The best Texas recruit is going to OSU...maybe the best QB prospect the state has seen since Vince Young that’s unacceptable if you are Texas. That’s what a few bad coaching hires will do to you.
8. See above. Bad coaching hires.I feared that the Urban Meyer era would bring Michigan back to a 1b type school. Where they would clean up on all these top 10 Ohio guys that Urban passes on (and you have Spurned Ohio kids) as he recruits out of Florida Georgia Texas and California. Instead Michigan didn’t plant a flag in a state like Ohio. Coaching uncertainty is tough in this time of transfer portal. No harm no foul going elsewhere for a shot
9. you living under a rock??? Tight and short is everywhere.
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Falcons trade Julio Jones and a 2023 6th to Titans for a 2022 2nd and a 2023 4th.
Good trade for Falcons - Titans giving next year's second reflects past production.. 51/771/3 [2020 Julio] is the numbers of a WR3. You know, Higgins. Both catch about 75% of their targets, and YPC is actually in Higgins' favor. Last year Ridley was Falcons WR1; this year Pitts will see WR2 targets.. leaving 2021 Julio the WR3 at best.
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Here are today's set of facts and opinions etc.:
7. Paul Finebaum says that Texas (Univ. of Texas at Austin) is no longer a relevant college football program. I don't see how that is with all their money. Nevertheless, I have heard tell that most of the best prospects in the state of Texas are leaving there, and going to like Ohio St. or Alabama and points elsewhere. (but NOT apparently going to TAMU)
And you would be wrong about A&M. Part of the reason for Finebaum's statement is that since joining the SEC, A&M has dominated Texas in in-state recruiting and it is even better since Fisher arrived. Yes, that also helped other SEC teams here as well.
In 2021 recruiting A&M signed 9 or the top 14. Bama 3 OSU 1 Texas 1
Additionally A&M's out of state signings consisted of 10 of their top 20 signings for the same year, 10 in state 10 out of state. All the top programs do exactly the same thing. Fisher is not a dummy like some of our prior HCs who thought they could just stay in Texas/La. This out of state group comes from Fla (2), Philly (2), NY, Utah, Colo. Ark and one each from La & Okl.
And you would be wrong about A&M. Part of the reason for Finebaum's statement is that since joining the SEC, A&M has dominated Texas in in-state recruiting and it is even better since Fisher arrived. Yes, that also helped other SEC teams here as well.
In 2021 recruiting A&M signed 9 or the top 14. Bama 3 OSU 1 Texas 1
Additionally A&M's out of state signings consisted of 10 of their top 20 signings for the same year, 10 in state 10 out of state. All the top programs do exactly the same thing. Fisher is not a dummy like some of our prior HCs who thought they could just stay in Texas/La. This out of state group comes from Fla (2), Philly (2), NY, Utah, Colo. Ark and one each from La & Okl.
Tamu still not a factor nationally
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Zombo said:
They finished #4 last year.
Nationally.
Z
When they actually make the College Football Playoffs....then they will be a factor.
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Here are today's items:
1. Based on what I am seeing, the Atlanta Hawks could actually win their series vs. the 76ers.
2. Speaking of which, the NBA Champion this year will be "Fresh Blood". Of the teams that are left, the one that has won the most recent championship are those 76ers...who won it in 1983....which is 38 years ago...or like 2 generations ago. All the the teams let in the West have never won a title: Jazz, Nuggets, Clippers, Suns. In the East, the Bucks last won in s1971, Nets won an ABA title in the 70s. Hawks have not won since 1958.
3. The Indians losing a series to the terrible Orioles is just disgusting IMO.
4. The Usual Suspects are at the Top of the Sporting News Top 25 college football poll: Alabama, Ohio St. Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia.
5. The Titans obtaining Julio Jones raised their odds of winning the Super Bowl from 35-1 to now 30-1. A big leap for the acquisition of a non-QB.
6. Impromptu OTAs for the Browns are being hosted by Baker Mayfield in Austin TX at this time.
7. What is more important: the talent, or the person coaching that talent. The reason I ask is that the Browns are going to have a wholesale change on defense this year, but are going to have the same coach for that defense: Joe Woods. Is Woods going to be a better coach with better talent? You would think so/hope so, but I am not necessarily convinced.
8. I think Serena Williams may be done winning major tennis championships. She was aufed yesterday in the French Open
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Here are today's items:
1. Based on what I am seeing, the Atlanta Hawks could actually win their series vs. the 76ers.
2. Speaking of which, the NBA Champion this year will be "Fresh Blood". Of the teams that are left, the one that has won the most recent championship are those 76ers...who won it in 1983....which is 38 years ago...or like 2 generations ago. All the the teams let in the West have never won a title: Jazz, Nuggets, Clippers, Suns. In the East, the Bucks last won in s1971, Nets won an ABA title in the 70s. Hawks have not won since 1958.
3. The Indians losing a series to the terrible Orioles is just disgusting IMO.
4. The Usual Suspects are at the Top of the Sporting News Top 25 college football poll: Alabama, Ohio St. Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia.
5. The Titans obtaining Julio Jones raised their odds of winning the Super Bowl from 35-1 to now 30-1. A big leap for the acquisition of a non-QB.
6. Impromptu OTAs for the Browns are being hosted by Baker Mayfield in Austin TX at this time.
7. What is more important: the talent, or the person coaching that talent. The reason I ask is that the Browns are going to have a wholesale change on defense this year, but are going to have the same coach for that defense: Joe Woods. Is Woods going to be a better coach with better talent? You would think so/hope so, but I am not necessarily convinced.
8. I think Serena Williams may be done winning major tennis championships. She was aufed yesterday in the French Open
Here are today's items:
1. Based on what I am seeing, the Atlanta Hawks could actually win their series vs. the 76ers.
2. Speaking of which, the NBA Champion this year will be "Fresh Blood". Of the teams that are left, the one that has won the most recent championship are those 76ers...who won it in 1983....which is 38 years ago...or like 2 generations ago. All the the teams let in the West have never won a title: Jazz, Nuggets, Clippers, Suns. In the East, the Bucks last won in s1971, Nets won an NBA title in the 70s. Hawks have not won since 1958.
3. The Indians losing a series to the terrible Orioles is just disgusting IMO.
4. The Usual Suspects are at the Top of the Sporting News Top 25 college football poll: Alabama, Ohio St. Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia.
5. The Titans obtaining Julio Jones raised their odds of winning the Super Bowl from 35-1 to now 30-1. A big leap for the acquisition of a non-QB.
6. Impromptu OTAs for the Browns are being hosted by Baker Mayfield in Austin TX at this time.
7. What is more important: the talent, or the person coaching that talent. The reason I ask is that the Browns are going to have a wholesale change on defense this year, but are going to have the same coach for that defense: Joe Woods. Is Woods going to be a better coach with better talent? You would think so/hope so, but I am not necessarily convinced.
8. I think Serena Williams may be done winning major tennis championships. She was aufed yesterday in the French Open
3. The Indians are down their second best SP and their second best hitter- both are hurt. They’ve played over their heads the first couple months. This is is not a good team. They are a .500 team at best. Get used to it.
7. Depending on who you talk to Woods is the problem, Woods was part of the problem or Woods had nothing to do with the issues last year. I stand in the middle Woods was part of the problem last year.
His track record suggests he doesn’t like to blitz often outside of his front 4. So his scheme better have some dudes upfront.
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Here are today's items:
1. Based on what I am seeing, the Atlanta Hawks could actually win their series vs. the 76ers.
2. Speaking of which, the NBA Champion this year will be "Fresh Blood". Of the teams that are left, the one that has won the most recent championship are those 76ers...who won it in 1983....which is 38 years ago...or like 2 generations ago. All the the teams let in the West have never won a title: Jazz, Nuggets, Clippers, Suns. In the East, the Bucks last won in s1971, Nets won an ABA title in the 70s. Hawks have not won since 1958.
3. The Indians losing a series to the terrible Orioles is just disgusting IMO.
4. The Usual Suspects are at the Top of the Sporting News Top 25 college football poll: Alabama, Ohio St. Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia.
5. The Titans obtaining Julio Jones raised their odds of winning the Super Bowl from 35-1 to now 30-1. A big leap for the acquisition of a non-QB.
6. Impromptu OTAs for the Browns are being hosted by Baker Mayfield in Austin TX at this time.
7. What is more important: the talent, or the person coaching that talent. The reason I ask is that the Browns are going to have a wholesale change on defense this year, but are going to have the same coach for that defense: Joe Woods. Is Woods going to be a better coach with better talent? You would think so/hope so, but I am not necessarily convinced.
8. I think Serena Williams may be done winning major tennis championships. She was aufed yesterday in the French Open
5. The Titans obtaining Julio Jones raised their odds of winning the Super Bowl from 35-1 to now 30-1. A big leap for the acquisition of a non-QB.
He's at best a WR2 even in TEN; if he had stayed in ATL he'd be WR3. This seems.. not warranted. Sure, hype from the home team but they gave too many assets and are paying a crazy salary for a player who's on the down side. OBJ even after rehabbing an achilles is far more explosive.. as we'd expect since he's 5 yrs younger.
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5. The Titans obtaining Julio Jones raised their odds of winning the Super Bowl from 35-1 to now 30-1. A big leap for the acquisition of a non-QB.
He's at best a WR2 even in TEN; if he had stayed in ATL he'd be WR3. This seems.. not warranted. Sure, hype from the home team but they gave too many assets and are paying a crazy salary for a player who's on the down side. OBJ even after rehabbing an achilles is far more explosive.. as we'd expect since he's 5 yrs younger.
He's at best a WR2 even in TEN; if he had stayed in ATL he'd be WR3. This seems.. not warranted. Sure, hype from the home team but they gave too many assets and are paying a crazy salary for a player who's on the down side. OBJ even after rehabbing an achilles is far more explosive.. as we'd expect since he's 5 yrs younger.
You may be right, but apparently the bettors, or those who set the betting lines must think this is significant.
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Zombo said:
They finished #4 last year.
Nationally.
Z
When they actually make the College Football Playoffs....then they will be a factor.
When they actually make the College Football Playoffs....then they will be a factor.
Most believe they were robbed of the playoffs in favor of ND who lost their last game and still got in while A&M's only loss was very early in the season at Alabama.
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When they actually make the College Football Playoffs....then they will be a factor.
Most believe they were robbed of the playoffs in favor of ND who lost their last game and still got in while A&M's only loss was very early in the season at Alabama.
Most believe they were robbed of the playoffs in favor of ND who lost their last game and still got in while A&M's only loss was very early in the season at Alabama.
Because TAMU has not earned the respect at this point. Next time: beat Alabama.
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Most believe they were robbed of the playoffs in favor of ND who lost their last game and still got in while A&M's only loss was very early in the season at Alabama.
Because TAMU has not earned the respect at this point. Next time: beat Alabama.
Because TAMU has not earned the respect at this point. Next time: beat Alabama.
I guess you would know.
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Because TAMU has not earned the respect at this point. Next time: beat Alabama.
I guess you would know.
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Most believe they were robbed of the playoffs in favor of ND who lost their last game and still got in while A&M's only loss was very early in the season at Alabama.
Because TAMU has not earned the respect at this point. Next time: beat Alabama.
Because TAMU has not earned the respect at this point. Next time: beat Alabama.
Well finally I get the last word in. LOL!
In the year 2012 the final score was TAMU 29 - Alabama 24. RIP you old argumentative rascal.??
PS-Alabama won the NC and A&M was #5.
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