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Bartles

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  1. I trust this guy, he sometimes airs politics but is obsessive about all things air travel. Good thread:
  2. The WR crumples because he's already dropped it. No way the DB led with his shoulder.
  3. Good odds on another pre-snap penalty now that we're in front of OU crowd
  4. I'd say this show was worth the buzz. The first 7 episodes are very compelling, the last two were more like just show us what happens. So much of the plot was really far fetched, from the premise itself to some of the strategies ("Why didn't he/she just _____ instead of causing unnecessary deaths" in various games.) But the main thing that stuck out to me was the cardboard cutout dialogue of the Americans. I assume it was written by Koreans who don't really know how we talk, and I'm sure the same thing happens in reverse all the time. Those guys were written and performed as such morons it's not believable they had any money.
  5. Love the Miami guy tagging him down two yards in the end zone
  6. Terry Bradshaw narrated over the 66 FG highlight with no idea what happened. "Baltimore hangs on to beat Detroit." Then I'm pretty sure the Fox crew talked another 5-7 minutes and never once mentioned that game again. Are network studios always this awful? Do execs know everyone watches Red Zone or Twitter? Aren't there like 12 nerds sitting just off stage who screamed their asses off when that kick went through?
  7. We saw Outlaw Festival in Philly. I didn't realize it was a rotating lineup, so we didn't get Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucinda Williams or Ryan Bingham. But we did have Sturgill and of course Willie. Heard some of Government Mule as we walked in. Be advised, Sturgill is just doing around an hour acoustic bluegrass. It was terrific of course, but there are no rocking-out moments like his previous shows. No material off the Sound & Fury album, which is what his 2020 tour was supposed to be. Willie as usual put on a great show even at age 87. You can still hear his voice and Trigger play, plus his personality comes through as well.
  8. I've been to a couple shows so far here in Philly. Japanese Breakfast (venue similar to Bomb Factory) and Wilco/Sleater Kinney (venue like Starplex). In both cases, the artists required proof of vaccination and the venues asked for masks to be worn. Enforcement of the latter is basically impossible, but most people were compliant. It was great to be back at shows, especially since I had never managed to catch Wilco before. But it wasn't as cathartic as I would have expected back when nothing was happening last year. Knowing COVID is still everywhere is kind of a downer, even if you trust the crowd you're with.
  9. Yep. The most Fox-dependent conference (Pac-12) just happens to be the one who wants to tap the breaks and let the current TV contract play out so Fox can bid on the expanded playoff too.
  10. Damn, have to wait til late tomorrow for Gundy's COVID takes
  11. Checking some school web sites, Vanderbilt (private) is requiring all students be vaccinated for 2021-22. Other SECs are "strongly encouraging" the vaccine, and Mississippi State straight out says they can't require it due to state law at this time. There's gonna be pressure within most power football conferences to scrap all COVID testing, with NCSU baseball being their Exhibit A. I have no idea how that will play out.
  12. I think part of the point of still having testing/protocols is so that the self-interested players and coaches don't spread COVID to unvaccinated workers at Omaha hotels, restaurants, etc. The first group used "personal choice" not to be vaxed, the other group is rightly worried about getting fired for missing work, haven't been told how simple the vax process is, or simply can't afford to miss out on the paycheck if they get symptoms from the vaccine.
  13. Something is off with that latest twist. You shouldn't have four vaccinated people testing positive out of 30ish samples. I don't think that is happening anywhere. It could be PCR tests picking up old COVID, but even that is really unlikely assuming they were vaccinated weeks ago. If true, the NCAA needs to reveal the test results (with no player names attached) because that would be an important scientific trend. But maybe it's just disgruntled bullshit from NCSU sources.
  14. Bowlsby always goes that extra half-step with his quotes, throwing shade on East Lansing. I guarantee you if #4 Iowa State has to face #12 Miami in Tampa or something, he'll do a full 180. (EDIT: I read it wrong, 6 vs 11 would be in Ames. But point remains
  15. Yes, about 7 episodes in. A review I read before starting implored viewers not to binge and I agree. Each story is pretty heavy. I haven't looked up how true to reality the plot is, but in terms of day-to-day slave life, it sure feels authentic. Joel Edgerton and Thuso Mbedu are outstanding.
  16. This gimmick didn't work, but Embiid's obvious love of early 2000s WWE is always entertaining
  17. That's not an easy voting process for most blacks, Mexicans and poor folks. Don't call people lazy when you have no idea what they go through day to day. A huge amount of people can't get even 30 minutes off their job without getting fired. And/or have no means to get to any polling place regardless of district.
  18. Aggressive lineup by Pep. City has been much less vulnerable to counters than in past years, I assume mainly due to Dias. But this group is very offense-oriented so we may see some chances for Chelsea.
  19. Whether you're following the Austin homeless situation or just curious, this is a non-scientific first person description of homeless life in Colorado. Very easy read, and I learned a ton despite living in high-homeless-populated cities my whole life.
  20. RE: Pulling out of the Legends Classic -- it's probably moving to Newark.
  21. I think they will split into teams among the 30 players, but also play various international and other non-NBA pro teams. Seems like an American Idol type thing where they are competing against each other but all strengthened by being part of the OT brand. I like that they aren't exactly taking aim at the G League or the NCAA. Sure, some marquee players will go to Atlanta as opposed to one-and-done at Kentucky or wherever, but it's not like UK fans will notice. And the G League will remain a place for NBA teams to stash their longshots.
  22. Good job above explaining the small northeastern town layouts. It's definitely believable to never encounter a family that lives like two miles away for generations. The metro area has millions of people, they might talk and act alike but don't necessarily go to the same schools, churches, bars, etc.
  23. Yeah, Wizards vs Nets could look like G League games if the players were world class...good luck betting the under totals
  24. Bartles

    2021 FA Cup

    Is there a standard for when the replay is frozen for the offsides checks? I mean if it's called so tight on the back end, like a tiny shoulder lunge, how do they know exactly when the ball has left the passer's foot from such a distance? I'm pretty far along by now in my soccer watching, but that rule still bugs me especially now that VAR has shown what a crapshoot it is.
  25. They've done the Kennan game show where no one can guess what's wrong with the picture a few times, and I think also his Reese de'WHAT classic film show. For Kate, there's the alien abduction trio and the late night drunks at the bar (been a while for that one, I think). But no one has really had a a recurring sketch persona that has stuck in many years. Modern tech allows us all to get what we want from SNL. I love it but can't imagine devoting 1130-1 am sitting and watching it.
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