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Bartles

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  1. Good points, I don't know where they've played but it makes sense they would cash in by bringing teams up here. Though I would think the USMNT could do the same thing - wouldn't Bolivia or whoever want the paycheck for the men as well? I do recall the women having to cancel games pretty recently because of field conditions like astroturf that was coming apart. I'm no expert, I just smell a rat in regards to how much value USWNT obviously generates for US Soccer compared to what they're paid. Also not sure what harm it would cause to create a structure that can at least be labeled "equal" for the two national teams in terms of salary. It probably wouldn't be dollar-for-dollar because the men's sport is larger and they have to play more games, travel, etc. But to create some sort of equal structure probably wouldn't cost a ton...it's like 20-25 players.
  2. The sketchy countries/pitches argument is probably weaker than the genetics argument. The women likely face harassment and dangerous conditions in pretty much any country they visit, and I can't imagine the facilities aren't worse than the men. The crux is definitely the fact that the men's game worldwide is far more lucrative and you shouldn't punish USMNT for taking the money. But nothing says some of that can't be used to elevate the pay of the women to something that can be labeled as "equal". They're all under the US Soccer umbrella.
  3. Team is a money-making machine and no reason to expect that to change even as the rest of the world catches up talent-wise. Coke, Visa, Budweiser and Deloitte publicly took the players' side last week. There is a NASCAR-like passion and loyalty around the country, including a lot of wealthy shoppers. I saw tweet a while back that FIFA was considering holding the women's WC every two years, which I think would be a great idea. But I never saw any follow up and obviously the entire sport is sidelined worldwide for a bit now.
  4. A little different vibe to that episode. The intro was straightforward plot, and the end scene wasn't terribly dramatic. But things are definitely moving forward. Kim's impersonation of Kevin was amazingly accurate.
  5. As I suspected, celebrations have been discussed in Lawrence - Bestowing National Title to Kansas "Would Be Great," Self says I'm not sure about the "positive attention" part when reflecting on 2019-20 Kansas
  6. Same with Philly. Restaurants can do take-out and delivery, but I wonder how sustainable that will be other than the small ones that operate that way to begin with
  7. Poor LiveNation! Surely they can at least keep our processing fees for doing the hard work of digitally collecting money for tix
  8. I'm not a gamer, which probably makes it funnier (nothing to nitpick about that element)
  9. Probably been suggested, but many recommend Asian supermarkets. Not sure how the Old Denton/Bush Tollway stores are looking
  10. I'd say option 2, but it could definitely lead to legal action from the bottom clubs. I haven't looked at their schedules, but it's certainly plausible that a bottom three team could jump up. As bad as shit is in Europe right now, options 3-4 might not even be feasible. I don't blame them for buying time at the moment.
  11. Like I said, I can't really think of a school that wouldn't do it in some fashion. Some would be over the top like UCF football a couple years ago, a school like KU probably try to be more technically correct. It's about recruiting now and in the future. A few years from now, when some kid meets "former national champion Devon Dotson" on his visit, it won't matter that the internet made fun of them.
  12. The sports sites should start posting blank brackets from past years to see how good everyone's memory is. Obviously no money on it because cheating would be pretty easy. I'd probably still have a ton of red ink, even in the later rounds.
  13. There is no AP trophy, other than coach and player of the year. I can pretty much guarantee KU will get another crystal basketball from the NABC, because that trophy technically signifies the No. 1 team in the final poll. Also the NABC headquarters are in Kansas City so... I should amend my earlier thought that I would totally do a banner and parade, but not really comfortable saying "National Champions" because this sport has a decades long mechanism of crowning a champion and it didn't happen this year. But it would be accurate to say "2019-20 No. 1 Team". Finally, KU would be dicks if they do or even publicize a ceremony prior to April when it would normally happen. Need to see how the virus goes and "read the room" on when it's OK to celebrate.
  14. They'll raise a banner, maybe even have a brief parade/ceremony. I wouldn't blame them - communities will need whatever they can to feel better as we come out of this. Now the banner is more about recruiting, but I'm not sure there is a team in the country that wouldn't do it under these circumstances...maybe UNC, Duke. At least they were clear #1 in all polls so it's not full aggy
  15. Sturgill canceled Philly (and DC and probably whatever else is coming up). Also have tix to Yacht Rock Revue and John Moreland in the next two weeks. Not looking great
  16. I like the Big East still going like Fuck off, this is New Yawk. There's a huge fucking train station three floors down from us right now. That virus got plenty to do down there, leave us alone
  17. Wonder who the first money-grubbing conference will be to consider having a June tourney in the name of the hard-working kids who want to play for a trophy (while the ADs make a few bucks off tickets and ESPNU coverage)
  18. Wikipedia summary makes it out like it really was as simple as it looked - they found him, they killed him. But definitely a season 2 hook in a mid-credits scene which I did not watch:
  19. Bartles

    SNL 45

    Weeknd's bloody face continues a storyline from his music videos. Who knew? (not me) Surely they could have done a better Debbie Downer, but it was cool to see her and there were a couple laughs. Lots of pre-taped stuff, which is fine with me since they're usually pretty funny. Bond actually getting on a hot craps roll was the highlight for me.
  20. That is awesome. I would tag with "When I get to the front of Panda Express line and they just ran out of orange chicken"
  21. American is also doing the no-change-fees for fares booked by March 31. Taking advantage of that to book whatever 2020 work trips I can confirm during March. Fares are way down too, and maybe could go lower. I suspect they'll extend the no-change policy well into the spring. But I also suspect a lot of flights will cancel eventually due to lack of fliers, so we will have to make a bunch of (free) changes.
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