Illinois 65, Iowa 54: Post-Game Airing of Grievances
by RossWB on Feb 26, 2012 7:24 PM CST
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Well, that sucked. Another game at Assembly Hall, another frustrating loss. Iowa turned the ball over roughly a billion times and shot approximately negative one billion percent* for much of the game, while Illinois remembered that Meyers Leonard (a) existed and (b) was totally unguardable by Iowa. Dammit.
* Non-Matt Gatens players only.
Here's your thread for airing your grievances about the game, as well as your open thread for the Oscars, NBA All-Star Game, Intervention, Walking Dead, or whatever the hell else you want to watch this evening.
The standard open thread rules apply: no links to illegal online streams, no porn, no religion, no politics, no porn, no slurs, no douchebaggery, etc.
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Let me guess
That scenario in the picture wasn’t a foul?
They say you're a pitcher, you're sure not much of a dresser. We wear caps and sleeves on this level, son.
Clearly that's just tremendous defensive effort.
Cmon, didn’t you watch the game?
by McNutterButter on Feb 26, 2012 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
Brandon Paul is very friendly.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I'm just happy our photo editor actually has pictures of this game to choose from.
We got zip from the Wisco game.
Meanwhile, we get about 2 pages worth for every ISU game. Hooray.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Was it ever said that he was going to be the focus of the show?
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I thought I saw that someone on tweeter.
Wasn’t it the one that was on last night? I figured this would be the same one.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, it is, but your comment seemed to imply that there was a Gatens-focused one filmed.
I don’t believe that’s true.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
That was because that is the one I thought it was. Thanks for clearing that up.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
I haz a sad. I hate losing to Illinois.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
this
wow I hate them.
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
i too have long and languid lament
for that plus i hosed a new computer
but the illini do use my old high school fight song
were loyal go you illinois
started out as were loyal to you Oak Park High
but i am lighting the votive candle for Lincoln
Her noblesse exceeded her oblige
It does not. Illinois is to basketball what Michigan is to football for me.
They are the worst. Worst I tells ya.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
Bring out the Scare-Center again..
"I scored a lot of touchdowns, and got to play some Varsity" -Big Al
We should be that upset
I mean, we’re just Iowa what more can we expect?
It's so sad how a family can be torn apart by something as simple as a pack of wild dogs.
by FiveSecondRuleChef on Feb 26, 2012 7:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Women's 1500 meter runners ESPN
Pretty hot.
It's so sad how a family can be torn apart by something as simple as a pack of wild dogs.
by FiveSecondRuleChef on Feb 26, 2012 7:29 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Bryan Cranston is involved in an ABC comedy.
It might only be a guest role, but it shocks me that he’s anywhere near it.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
I turned over to the Wild game just in time to see them score 2 goals in a minute.
I’M GOOD LUCK!
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
As did I!
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
what are the chances that Jurassic Park is on tonight
and you can just talk about that for a few hours. That was enjoyable.
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
There's about about a 60% chance it's on Spike again.
They rerun the hell out of things.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
But they're showing THE RUNDOWN
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
We are definitely turning a corner.
I remember when we used to not care about losing. Now we care? Fantastic.
/GETTING MAD AGAIN!
Twitterz: @EnergizerHawk
I am officially mad.
Well done Fran.. well done.
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Or the gloved left-hand.
Isn’t it warm in southern California? Slash, aren’t they inside?
Michael Jackson’s dead…
by McNutterButter on Feb 26, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
Probably already been said, don't care
It gets really irritating when everyone not named Matt Gatens seems to be building a brick fucking house.
Or that Melsahn Basabe is a world beater against Wisconsin
But non-existent against the Illini.
by McNutterButter on Feb 26, 2012 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
he had a nice block or two didn't he?
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
And a good looking goaltending
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
How bout rebounds?
Iowa got pushed around in the post.
by McNutterButter on Feb 26, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
cannot argue there.
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
He's been pretty non-existent for the majority of games this year.
I had hoped that the Wiscy game would get him going, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to be the case.
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood..." - Teddy Roosevelt
He seems to do better when he doesn't surrender too much height to the other post players
That’s not meant as snark. Sometimes it seems players can handle being shorter and having less reach than defenders and offensive players. Tonight Melsahn just couldn’t.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Me too
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
It's really like 3 minutes at the very end.
So don’t waste your time watching the whole thing.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks
I definitely would have fast forwarded through the Shurna piece.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
At Least
There is a new episode of Luck as well as Eastbound & Down in a bit…
HBO gives me excite!
by Harrison Cougars on Feb 26, 2012 7:43 PM CST reply actions
Holy Shit Man
Sex DRUGS and Rock & Roll!! Funnier than Hell!!
by Harrison Cougars on Feb 26, 2012 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
ahh my early life
now that downton abbey is over
ill take that dvr time,,,,, and give it a go
Her noblesse exceeded her oblige
Life's Too Short wasn't too bad last week either
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
I haven't been that impressed by Luck so far.
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood..." - Teddy Roosevelt
Hugo was really good, but I'm unsure if it's Best Picture good.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
I've only seen Hugo and The Help this year.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
Best movie I saw this year was Melancholia
Too bad Lars von Trier appears to be a raging anti-semite or it might have gotten some love tonight.
Other than that the only nominee I haven’t seen is Tree of Life. I would love to see Hugo win best picture, but I really wouldn’t have a problem with The Help or The Artist. Mostly, I’m easy to please because I don’t really care.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
I don't think he really is an anti-semite...
I believe the media coverage about it was people not getting his dry and very absurdist attempt at humor. I heard Terry Gross interviewing Dunst about it on NPR.
I could be wrong though… he could be an ass.
by iowabeakster on Feb 26, 2012 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
I agree with you
But appearances are everything in the world of Oscar politics. So the misunderstanding that led to the appearance is causing that movie to get shafted. I especially feel bad for Dunst who was really really good in it and was finally moving beyond her chipper roles.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
I've seen literally nothing.
I’m an Oakland A’s fan, and didn’t see Moneyball yet. I realize a ton of people want to shit on Warhorse, but it looked rather interesting. All the others, I’m pretty “meh” about.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
I finally got around to watching "The King's Speech"
about 3 weeks ago.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
i really dont know until theses guys tell me
th Bo theory of the origin of the univesrse
Her noblesse exceeded her oblige
So the Pac-12 wrestling championships are happening right now
i couldnt help but check OBNUG to see if they had anything on it, and what do i see?
“Challenge accepted: Kellen Moore measures 6-feet tall at NFL Combine”
why does boise even bother with any non football sports?
"Your spelling and grammar errors belie a seriously skilled thought process"- therealCatnuts
by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 26, 2012 7:52 PM CST reply actions
Probably for the extra NCAA violations.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
I met a Bosie State fan this weekend.
Other than telling me I said Bosie wrong, apparently I say it w/ a Z sound (I do) he was pretty cool. He knew who Dan Gable was and showed respect and he wasn’t afraid to look like an ass while dancing. He was a good time.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
My fiance purposely says des moines with an s
Since she says i say boise wrong with a z.
I laugh a little every time
Please don't tell me how you hate BSU or their turf...I know all too well and keep my toliet water blue for a reason.
by BoiseHawk on Feb 26, 2012 11:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
which s does she insert
Please say she says both of them
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Correct
Both of them
Please don't tell me how you hate BSU or their turf...I know all too well and keep my toliet water blue for a reason.
I couldn't handle that
At least in saying Boise with a z you’re siding with pretty much everybody who doesn’t live there. Desss Moinesss is just stupid and obviously wrong.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Boise's wrestling head coach is an Iowa guy
Greg Randall. I grew up across the street from his wife in IC. So there’s that.
Yeah
I was out here for a meet where I came out here, and I missed it…that was a pre-BHGP life for me. Would never happen now.
Please don't tell me how you hate BSU or their turf...I know all too well and keep my toliet water blue for a reason.
Skanky sluts on Hillybilly Handfishin'
It's so sad how a family can be torn apart by something as simple as a pack of wild dogs.
by FiveSecondRuleChef on Feb 26, 2012 7:52 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Me and skanky sluts go way back.
It's so sad how a family can be torn apart by something as simple as a pack of wild dogs.
by FiveSecondRuleChef on Feb 26, 2012 7:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Damn.
I thought that was going to be highlights from one of Iowa’s B1G tourney runs.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 7:56 PM CST up reply actions
It's easy to say now
But I was in the “only way into the field is B1G tourney title” group, so my optimism wasn’t harmed too badly by this game. Not that it was all that high to begin with.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe
But like they said tonight, Iowa was 55 spots lower than the worst RPI a tourney team has ever had. That would have been a lot of ground to make up, even going 5-1 in the remaining games.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
When they said that I realized we would have to win the B1G tourney. I’m most concerned of our ability of winning at freakin Nebrasketball.
Yep.
We really need to win that one for me to be able to think we’re not a joke of a team.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
But there was a chance I think, since they now take an additional 4 teams
still unlikely, and now it’s a moot point. I think we will beat Nebraska next game, our defense really was pretty solid for the most part, Illinois had like 20 turnovers and they won’t lose many games when the opponent has that many turnovers. I hope so much that we can beat Northwestern at home since it will probably Matty Fresh’s last home game, besides maybe an NIT game.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
At least we don't have to worry about ending up with the label
“worst RPI team to ever make the tournament” I guess
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Well if we had to maybe get semifinals before, what if we win out and
lose in the finals, any shot? I guess that would be 20-15 but it would also be a couple more wins vs ranked teams.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
I think we're the 8 seed after this loss
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Tied with jNW at 7-9
So that would be correct given the loss at W-R. So we’ll be the 7,8, or 9 seed. I’ll take a single digit seed in year two of the Fran era. Not sure who of the other teams that could currently finish 10th, 8th, or 9th I’d rather play in the first round. Probably PSU, wouldn’t mind them somewhow clawing up to 10 and playing them on a neutral court.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Im still holding onto that hope
and will continue to do so until Iowa drops out of the Big Ten Tournament.
"Your spelling and grammar errors belie a seriously skilled thought process"- therealCatnuts
by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 26, 2012 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
"Oscars, NBA All-Star Game, Intervention, Walking Dead"
I think you’ve chronologically captured the future downfall of civilization, Ross. I think that’s exactly how it will happen.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 7:55 PM CST reply actions
i can see it now
in 2016 First Kevin Durant will win an Oscar for his role in Airplane 3, then make the 24 hour flight to the all-star game somehow, then during halftime they will hold an intervention for Durant to help him get rid of his habit of trying to inject himself with rare diseases, in the middle of which he will go crazy, pull out a needle, and inject himself with the zombie virus, starting the zombie apocalypse.
"Your spelling and grammar errors belie a seriously skilled thought process"- therealCatnuts
by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 26, 2012 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
how that plane flight becomes a 24 hour flight is beyond me
its the future, something futuristic happens, i dunno.
"Your spelling and grammar errors belie a seriously skilled thought process"- therealCatnuts
by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 26, 2012 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
That All Star Game will be in China.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
I'm watching shrieking piles of dead flesh on AMC
I don’t have a reason to flip over to ABC to see the same thing
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
I gave up on that show.
I was too boring. I needed it to move on. I needed some action, damn it!
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
Darn
I’m crushed
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
I still wish they made a series of this movie like they planned
I’d love more Zombie Kills of the Week
Well, I'm going to attempt to watch the Walking Dead tonight
Already back into it with this great intro. Now, I’m sure the remaining 58 minutes will be people talking quietly on a farm.
I forgot that Christian Bale is using his real voice in The Prestige.
His accent is simply amazing.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
I'm not sure how you still haven't figured this out
But there is a big difference between criticism and personal attacks. Calling a player “a fucking joke” in the heat of a gamethread could be excused to a degree. Calling out another poster by name an hour later is not excusable.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
Let's just all agree Cartwright played like absolute dogshit tonight.
I think we can all hug it out on that point.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
no debate there
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
Aye Aye Captain.
I am sorry if I offended people for calling someone a joke, I didn’t think it was that big of a deal at the time. He just frustrates me to no end, his play this year doesn’t warrant the playing time he is getting I realize we are thin at point guard but especially if he injured, just rest up.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
I thought this yes.
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think he's anywhere near 100%
But that doesn’t really explain throwing the ball directly out of bounds on multiple occasions. Or spotting up from long-range when Ogles3 and Gatens are both in the game.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, and he had a similarly uninspiring performance against Wiscy.
I was hoping that would keep him on the bench tonight.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Anybody else think Bridesmaids was horribly overrated?
"You're going to go out there with a dick full of confidence. Then, you're going to go out there and shoot that confidence all over the stadium." -Blue Mountain State
by Hawkaloogie on Feb 26, 2012 8:17 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Hey, this is like the entire BEST IN SHOW cast.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Is that the dog show movie by the Mighty Wind people?
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
Ah, the Walking Dead is doing the "one boring as shit storyline"
Another “totally kickass” storyline.
A Resident Evil commercial during the Walking Dead?
Predictable, Capcom, but effective.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:27 PM CST reply actions
I hope this is not...
Chris’ blood.
for some reason I remember that line from one of the first games.
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Vlasic?
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
well done
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, the guy who does the music for WALKING DEAD also did the music for BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
/nerd’d
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Shane has some big fucking ears
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
he needs hair
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't mind if those characters simul-murdered each other
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
And then that third dude eats them.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't mind if Lori got the same treatment as her character in PRISON BREAK
/head in a box’d
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
She's been poorly written from the beginning
the other lady isn’t so much a bad character as a massively annoying character
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
you'll have to be more specific than "the other lady," I'm afraid...
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I don't remember her name.
The blonde whose sister died and now thinks she’s a badass
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
where are you going to find snowmobiles in georgia
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Tbilisi?
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
gesundheit?
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
KNIFE TO THE UNDEAD BRAIN
woo
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I'm a little behind
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
It's amazing how white everyone's teeth stay in a zombiepocalypse
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:44 PM CST reply actions
That's because human brains are very high in Stannous Flouride.
And human hair is great for flossing.
by DrHenryKillinger on Feb 27, 2012 9:53 AM CST up reply actions
I hope those farm girls go through with it. Turn the Walking Dead into
Mass Suicide Occult Figurines
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:45 PM CST reply actions
Is T-Bone ever gonna get to do anything on this show?
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
/still can't believe they named him T-bone
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, i gotta tell you
if it was the zombie apocolypse and a guy i was with told me to call him T-bone i would laugh in his face.
"Your spelling and grammar errors belie a seriously skilled thought process"- therealCatnuts
by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 26, 2012 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
They figured Melonface would be too racist.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
That's racist?
Then again, they are in Georgia, so they probably thought that Melonface was an appropriate name for a few minutes.
At least it wasn't taken
They might have had to go with Ko-Ko…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC4C_Gcp_dM
Please don't tell me how you hate BSU or their turf...I know all too well and keep my toliet water blue for a reason.
hey maybe we don't leave knives around crazy depressed people
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
What a crappy day...
After finding out I bombed my exam, and having the first of 4, 12hr days…I was really hoping to read about us putting the nail into Illinois…
Please don't tell me how you hate BSU or their turf...I know all too well and keep my toliet water blue for a reason.
MASS EFFECT 3!!!!
can not wait for this game. already have it preordered
"Your spelling and grammar errors belie a seriously skilled thought process"- therealCatnuts
by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 26, 2012 8:49 PM CST reply actions
Thank you for reminding me to pre-order it on Origin.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
were they really just going to leave him out there trussed up like zombie bait?
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Emma Stone is literally 4 inches taller than Ben Stiller.
Thankfully, she’s trying to be funny, and he isn’t.
Actually, it’s all bad.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
Why didn't he just go out that door to begin with?
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:54 PM CST reply actions
Why did he run in the bus at all?
"Your spelling and grammar errors belie a seriously skilled thought process"- therealCatnuts
by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 26, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
ZOMBIES ON PARADE!
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
are you seriously arguing about laundry?
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
IT'S WHAT SEPARATES US FROM THE ZOMBIES
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
The starched shirts!
"I don't usually go to the top floor, but tonight I had a business meeting." -Devyn Marble
by One Night Stanzi on Feb 26, 2012 9:01 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
I do get cranky without fabric softener.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
If liking soft clothing that smells nice makes me a wimp... guilty.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
boo this so called man
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
I get the same thing from a dryer sheet and it’s less trouble. I don’t have to watch the cycle to make sure I put it in at the right time.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
That's why Downy Balls are nice
No extra attention needed
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
That's what she said.
Partly b/c you said “balls are nice.” Partly b/c she’s the one doing the laundry.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Walking Dead totally needs to win an award for
Best show where you think something is going to be some accomplished…but nothing is ever accomplished.
As frustrating as it is, it was nice to see some action tonight
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
KILL 2 ZOMBIES WITH 1 SHOT!
BONUS!
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Totally a Call of Duty medal.
"I don't usually go to the top floor, but tonight I had a business meeting." -Devyn Marble
by One Night Stanzi on Feb 26, 2012 9:02 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED.
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
Any word on McNutt at the combine?
There is no way that Paki rushes for nine yards. -KenOKeefeIfuckinghateyou.
by iamalex13 on Feb 26, 2012 9:08 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
37.5 inch vert I think.
I think the official time got adjusted just over 4.5
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
4.42 would have hugely helped his draft stock, but a 4.5 still seems really solid.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
They had to adjust it to correct for the boost he got by being chased by a skycam
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
by PackerHawk on Feb 26, 2012 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
HA
NFL.com says 4.54, but with a solid vertical, hopefully 2nd or 3rd round?!
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
i cannot see 2nd
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
hope i'm wrong
DRUNJIFORNICATION
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Feb 26, 2012 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
I don't really know about the projections
so you are probably right, 3rd or 4th maybe?
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
If memory serves,
neither of the Giants’ good WRs had awesome 40-times, right? So who knows what Marvin could eventually do?
I’m conflicted, because I want the Iowa guys to end up with good franchises or teams, but they’d probably play more quickly at sucky teams.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah Cruz is like a 4.47, which is decent.
There is obviously a lot more to it, it mainly just helps getting drafted it seems. Taylor Mays ran a 4.3 but is slower than shit in pads. I am pulling for the Jets but they need more of a possession receiver.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
TITANIC ON 3D
WHY DO YOU THINK RERELEASING BAD MOVIES IN 3D WILL MAKE THEM DECENT, HOLLYWOOD?
Of course, now it will set box office records again and I may have to hurt people.
#stillbitter #neverforget98
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
You know how I feel about 3D.
At least I think you do. I HATE it. I can’t see it and it’s a waste of money.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it's a waste of money for the rest of us
I don’t think the rereleases work very well. I saw Lion King and it was pretty pointless, just added some foreground stuff really. But at least it was the f-ing Lion King and was awesome to see on the big screen again.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Ok, way more dickish than I meant to be
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
I can understand when the films are originally shot in 3D
But the vast majority are shot as normal and post processed into 3D. That’s my big issue
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
Exactly
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
If I have to hear that Celine Dion song again
I will join you in hurting people. People will pay dearly.
by iowabeakster on Feb 26, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
Cars are good at killing zombies!
Who knew!
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
SERIOUSLY, WIPE OFF YOUR FACES
YOU ARE COVERED IN GODDAMN ZOMBIE BLOOD
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I'm pretty sure a hockey jersey is just about the only thing that he can fit in at this point
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
He's lost a lot of weight since too fat to fly, actually
But, yeah. That hockey jersey is the only thing he’s worn for a couple of years now.
Flight of the Conchords won an Oscar!
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Hiphopopatomus with an Oscar!!
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Is there some terrible feedback on their mics?
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
HAs it been this way all night
Or was it just when they had two people up there with lapel mics and the mic on the stand
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
I dunno.
I just happened to flip over for the Best Song award.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Ditto
Ok, it’s still doing it with Angelina. Fuck this, I’m going back to my Psych Season 2 marathon
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
hell yeah!
Shouldn’t new episodes be back sometime soon? Seems like they’re overdue.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
the 29th
I was all excited last month when they said “new episodes in February”. Then early this month they clarified that as “absolute last day in February”. Bastards
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
on leap day, no less
that’s like halfway in March
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
Just read the description for the next episode
Cary Elwes is back!
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
EEEEEEEEEE!!! I love him. He really should only use his real accent, even as Batman.
That was really close to working twice.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
As you wish
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
At first I was like "that doesn't really make sense in context"
but ultimately decided I might not get a better chance
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
Wait a second?
Cary Elwes is the next Batman?
/yes, this is a joke.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
I'd watch it.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
I think I've seen all the Batman flicks.
Did I miss any?
I saw:
Batman and Batman Returns (Keaton).
Batman Forever (Kilmer)
Batman and Robin (Clooney)
Batman Begins and Dark Knight (Bale).
(And I obviously saw the old Batman movie based on the Adam West TV show).
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
They gave the Best Song?
I’m watching. How did I miss that?
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
Because Will Ferrell came on and you changed the channel?
There were two nominees. It went quickly
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Oh, that's what they were doing?
I was in the middle of my my eyes are fucked up conversation.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
I heard it too.
They have a small music group up in a couple of the private boxes up on the side. I would hope that a good sound technician wouldn’t be letting that affect things, but you never know.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
What the hell is going on with the sound at the Oscars?
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
YOU DIDN'T THINK JEMAINE!
SCHISM!
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Now we know why they didn't have another season.
(I wish they would make another season)
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
(me too)
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I would probably watch a spinoff series
based solely on Jemaine’s relationship with that Australian chick.
Every time I watch that episode I lose it when she leaves for the bathroom and says “I’ve gotta go murder a brown snake.”
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
Love that episode.
“Carol Brown” is also one of my favorite songs from the show.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
"Fran ran, Bruce turned out to be a man"
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
That was the episode Gondry directed, too, so the performance of that song is also an awesome music video.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Bret did say that there's a chance they'll reunite for a movie or something along those lines
When he was on FreshAir. Apparently they refused to delegate when they were doing the series and burnt themselves out by doing all of the writing, etc. So keep the dream alive for a movie.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Yeah
They used up almost all of their existing songs in the first season, songs they had spent years working on. They had to come up with a lot of new material for s2
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I've heard that
It’d be interesting to see how well the concept works long-form
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
No, the rest of her got smaller.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Someone get her a sandwich, STAT
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
You are a master thread synthesizer.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
I'm so glad you boys think she is gross too.
This made me very happy.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
(not reading up in the thread) Jo Lo's dress was gross too
I really don’t want to see the edges of her aerolae, nor do billions of other TV viewers, I suspect.
Both she and Angelina are gross, gross, gross.
The whole awards remind me of the people in high school that tortured all of us in the senior talent show. Its NOT different.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
I gotta disagree on the J-Lo comment.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Yep.
of all the things that might not have looked great tonight, her twins weren’t those things.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
Guys, I understand how she looked hot, but she also looked slutty
You can have a really sexy dress without looking like a slut.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
I never said she didn't look slutty.
And I’m not even sure I think she looked hot. I just said the twins were getting it done tonight.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
Ah, I see your point. Thanks for the clarification
They’re getting her the attention she wants…
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
That you think she did not look good is your opinion, these men have a differing opinion.
Neither is wrong, though you seem to thing their’s is. It is not.
Angelina Jolie looked gross and that is a fact b/c she is.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
Bridesmaids present as a group,
except dominated by Wiig and Rudolph.
And saying veiled penis jokes.
Comedy. It is dead.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
Is that a penis joke too?
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
I think it was a foreskin joke
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
So you're saying the winners' speeches
will be cut off, and not at their choosing?
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
Gross?
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:52 PM CST up reply actions
6 people, and Wiig mentioned that they'd be presenting 3 awards.
It seemed fairly obvious that they’d pair off.
by The Mexican't on Feb 26, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
I missed that, and I see they take turns.
Which is good, because “Office Erin” is probably the only one of these ladies that I care to hear from.
Although, I am just realizing that one of the Bridesmaids was also in Reno 911.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
She really is awful in it
I’m not sure if I’m supposed to feel sorry for her or just dislike her
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
I can't stand her. Yeah, I don't understand her character either.
No one can be that dumb and if they were I can’t imagine anyone falling in love w/ her like Andy apparently has.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Here's hoping she stays in Florida!
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
She is good-looking,
and absolutely clueless. Almost as clueless as Michael Scott was before they turned him into the “unaware genius.”
I dig her.
I hate Andy.
James Spader has been somewhat underwhelming, too.
I suppose the show could only be “so funny” once they started leaning on the “having a baby is rough” jokes.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
She makes me laugh on rare occasions, but it's mainly at her
overwhelmingly cluelessness.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
It has definitely been downhill for a few years at this point
And I dont think the American version is better than the British version
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
/that's because it's not and it never was.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
The American version
does seem, almost too so at times, trying to get laughs.
But, I still like it better than the British version. Any scene that didn’t include Gervais being an absolute jerk was pretty boring.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
I laughed at Garreth at times,
I did not at Tim and Dawn.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Seeing the British version first made watching the first American episode odd
As it was a shot for shot remake of the first British episode
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
Yes, I fought the American version for about a season and a half then my friends made me watch it.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think I started watching until season 3.
I’ve kind of become that way about all the shows, even the ones I really enjoy.
I think I’ve seen most of the Mad Men series now. I never saw any The Wire before it was re-run on The 101/Audience network.
There are still eps of Archer and Justified I haven’t seen, but I’ll catch up eventually. Same for Parks and Rec. Same for The League.
Otherwise, I don’t think there are any other comedies or dramas that I watch with regularity.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
The Office should've ended after Season 3
The last episode of that season is probably the best of the entire series. It should’ve ended with Jim asking Pam on the date. End it there.
But considering it’s really the only “hit” NBC has on offer, they’ve had to drag this thing out.
Comedy is where the mind goes to tickle itself.
I have tried to watch the British version on Netflix and just didn't get into it.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
I think it is easier if you saw the British version first.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
I KNEW THAT WAS COMING!
I watched it b/4 all the hipsters, thank you very much. We are talking first run on BBCAmerica.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
Some shows can only last so long. That's why I am impressed
with How I Met Your Mother, it’s on season 7 and I still think it’s real good.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
People keep saying that but I've tried to watch a few episodes and wanted to stab myself in the face after 10 minutes.
Which is a bummer because I like Jason Segel.
by The Mexican't on Feb 26, 2012 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
The premise is wearing thin
I like everyone on that show except the guy who plays Ted, but they need to just end it.
Same here
It seems unbelievably predictable and derivative. People always tell me how great it is, but I cannot figure out why. I’m willing to chalk it up to taste, I guess.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
And to be fair
I’ve felt that way about pretty much every major network comedy that doesn’t air on NBC on Thursdays.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
Big Bang is the only show outside of NBC Thursdays that I watch
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
Big Bang is awesome, but...
Some of the running jokes need to be put to bed, and the characters developed more.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
I'm about done w/ that show.
I loved Sheldon in the beginning but he’s not funny anymore. They have ruined him.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
He's gotten TOO bitchy
BBT is violating one of the rules of sitcoms, which is all characters have to be kept likable in one way or another – otherwise, why watch it?
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
My gf's brother was watching that this summer and it looked
absolutely terrible. But I only hear good things about it.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
If you decide to watch it
you really need to start with the first episode and watch it in order. Because a huge percentage of the humor is subtle (or not so subtle) references to earlier episodes.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
What is this a Broken Glass Factory?
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
/Archer'd
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
I know, I was just kidding since
he told me I had to watch every episode or else I wouldn’t get the jokes.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
That is so classic her.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
And my equivalent of SPLOOSH!
Which, I guess is SPLOOSH!, which I guess is just SPLOOSH, but with semen
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
It is probably also a good idea to watch Frisky Dingo
There are a lot of references to that on Archer
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
Yeah, I needed to rephrase that
Broadcast comedies. Archer and The League are easily two of my favorite shows on tv
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
Archer is the best by a wide margin
But I think we were only counting ABC/NBC/CBS/(maybe)FOX.
At least that’s what I was referring to.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
GET OUT OF MY HEAD
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
Sorry
Back in my own head now. No more mental trespassing, I swear.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
I liked it in the beginning but I'm getting over it.
I don’t have the attention span I once had. The Brits do it right (hipster, I know) shorter series (seasons) and fewer of them. Leave them wanting more.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
The IT Crowd is another good Britcom that follows the same premise of shorter series
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
Have you seen the Inbetweeners? LOVE so freakin' funny.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
I haven't, Ill need to check it out
Is it on Netflix?
"Well, he's not crazy enough to get thrown into the asylum. But once he got there, they'd never let him out." - Norm Parker on Matt Roth
Watch almost any British drama series
and you’ll see why they made them so short.
/shutters
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
I do to
Lived over there briefly and watched a few of the more popular dramas. Truly, truly awful. Tortuous even.
Though I think they’re getting a bit better with action-ish stuff.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:24 PM CST up reply actions
I used to watch Are You Being Served on IPTV as a kid.
I’m not as much into Monty Python though.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
Fawlty Towers was good too
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
Black Adder,
and Mr. Bean were okay-to-good at times.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
I thought they made them short because they didn’t keep dragging them on and on and on to try and drag ratings out of them. From the few series I’ve seen all the way through they seem to stay funny until the end, but if you think they started awful then I guess this line of arguing doesn’t really help my case.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Man Boob
So anyone hear how bad Zusevics hurt his pec in the combine ? Working out is waaaay over rated !
There's no obvious favorites for Best Actor/Actress; Except Meryl Streep being nominated.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
She'll win on reputation alone.
Jean Dujardin is a lock for best actor.
by The Mexican't on Feb 26, 2012 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
Some seem convinced it's Clooney.
Which is simply horseshit.
Templeton Rye'd the Lightning.
by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
Gary Oldman could sneak in and steal it.
He was the best part about Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
Mara Rooney was unbelievable in Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
But she won’t win.
The Twins, Wild, Hawkeyes and Timberwolves all contain W's, but lack Wins, while the Packers and City are without W's and have wins.
*Rooney Mara.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
It doesn't matter.
I like Kate Mara better, anyway.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU LIKE
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
Summary of the night
Marshal Drago was unguardable in the first half and Gatens got Pierre Pierced
Anyone else use duckduckgo?
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 9:52 PM CST reply actions
It's a search engine that doesn't store any user information
You can search other engines through it, but I’m still figuring out how that works. Was hoping someone here could save me some reading.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
The cameras at the Oscars should just stay on Jessica Chastain all night.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 9:55 PM CST reply actions
You know, the entire Oscars could be done in < 1 hour
If they wouldn’t put all the stupid filler and jokes in.
Or even better, just handed out a Powerpoint with all the winners on it and sent everyone home. What a fucking waste of time and electricity.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
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by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
If you're gonna go that route
then you could say watching sports, going to a concert or watching a play is a complete waste of time and electricity too.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
Too busy using electricity to show off his new toy
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Damn you Hawks, you made me so sad I dropped a grand on a new guitar
Fender American Standard Telecaster. Because Ricky would kick my ass if I’d bought a Mexican Tele this time…
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
That rug really ties the room together
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
Forget about the fucking toe.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
fuck it dude, let's go bowling
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously? I live with my GF @ her house
She just dropped 10 grand on having the interior painted and that’s a new fireplace facade… but she hates that rug but can’t take it back because its a Macy’s final sale.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
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by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, but what kind of running gear did you buy this week?
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
None - but I did have a pair of running shoes die on me
Went out for my 10 miler this morning, and put on a pair of Gel Kayanos I hadn’t worn in a while – about 5 minutes into the run, it was obvious they’d gone dead (my calves were killing me). Turned around, went home and changed my shoes and finished the run. The shoes went into the donation bag.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
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by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Billy Crystal has been telling the same jokes since...
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:13 PM CST reply actions
Its amazing how his hair suddenly got dark, isn't it?
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
No way,
totally original in every way. So good.
2 dollars to touch it.
by Fran's Huge Cock on Feb 26, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
Who would do better, and stay fairly classy?
I laugh at Gervais, but I don’t think he did as well at the Globes this year as last.
I can’t think of another comedian who would do better than Crystal. There may be some comediennes, but I can’t name them right now.
The next step would be actors/actresses, but I’m not sure I want to see a Clooney or Pitt-hosted Awards show.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
Three first names.
Neil. Patrick. Harris.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
I like him in How I Met,
but partly because he’s kind of a jerk in it.
I’m not sure he can do the same at the Oscars.
Crystal has been a jerk a couple of times, but he gives you “that grin” and you know he’s kidding.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he's done the Emmy's and he killed it.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
While TV execs, etc
are pretty self-important,
I think he might be looked down on at the Oscars.
Start him out on the Globes, and then I’ll consider him.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
Then have Hugh Jackman do it.
He’s done the Tony’s and is absolutely awesome as a host.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
I think he did the Oscars one year.
Yep, 09.
I bet Colbert would be good.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
Someone needs to tell Brad Pitt to cut the greasy hair and cut off the shitty looking Van Dyke
It just looks dumb. He’s trying to look like Johnny Depp and failing.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
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Thank God they didn't give him the Oscar, I either.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
Why would Brad Pitt ever try to look like anyone?
And why the fuck does it matter?
by The Mexican't on Feb 26, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
Man you really are hating on celebrities.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
No, I don't hate celebrities
But I think there are a lot of talentless hacks in Hollywood.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
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by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
SAYS THE GUY THAT LIKES BIG BANG THEORY
ahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha
by The Mexican't on Feb 26, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
None of the best picture nominees are worthy of the title
Of the nominees I’ve seen, The Descendants was the film I liked the most.
The Help will likely win because the weak field will lead voters towards the sentimental and political favorite.
Hugo has a shot because it’s source material is about the magic of movie making, and thus these voters may favor it.
Moneyaball is not a timeless classic. Enjoyable, but not a classic.
Midnight in Paris was very Woody Alleny.
You got no fear of the underdog; That's why you will not survive!
by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Feb 26, 2012 10:18 PM CST reply actions
This year's Best Picture is tainted anyway
because Drive isn’t nominated.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
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by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
I really liked Drive, but Best Picture is a stretch.
Baby Goose not getting a nomination is disappointing, though.
by The Mexican't on Feb 26, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
It had the best pacing and art direction of any movie I saw this year.
I thought it was genius.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
Pacing yes
Art direction no. Melancholia was better. Just sayin’
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Dujardins wins.
All is right in the world.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:18 PM CST reply actions
Thank God because Brad Pitt is an absolute turd.A
Angelina is pissed Brad didn’t win, her eyes are flashing. Delicious.
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by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
He was fantastic in Moneyball, but Dujardins was groundbreaking.
Winners should always be the nominee who pushed the envelope more than anyone, and Jean definitely did.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
Not at all... I just think there are better actors than Brad out there
A lot of them.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
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by The Bird Cult on Feb 26, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
It's not overall body of work it is work in one movie. The movie he is nominated for.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
Few thing Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are the best the movie industry has to offer.
But Good Will Hunting WAS good and they did have good performances.
meh
And he was "Brad Pitt" in the whole movie.
Clooney is a recognizable face but it melts into the part. That’s the difference.
Pitt was great in Se7en and 12 Monkeys. He needs to do something totally out of character again.
You got no fear of the underdog; That's why you will not survive!
by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Feb 26, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
What does "he was ' Brad Pitt' in the whole movie" mean?
Admittedly, I don’t know what he’s like personally.
meh
He didn't disappear into the role.
I’m not hating on Pitt. Just hat of all the movies to nominate him for, this wouldn’t be one of my choices.
You got no fear of the underdog; That's why you will not survive!
by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Feb 26, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Disappear as in completely immerse himself into the role?
Like you don’t even think of him as Brad Pitt, but whatever his character is?
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
Many thought he was pretty good in
Benjamin Button, and Fight Club.
I thought he was very good in Inglorious Basterds.
Guy has talent. I don’t think you can fault him for not going for far-out roles every time.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
I think he was really good in Burn After Reading
But who wasn’t?
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Yes - Basterds is a better Pitt performance than Moneyball
Ryan Gosling got robbed this year
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by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Feb 27, 2012 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
That is a great movie.
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by The Bird Cult on Feb 27, 2012 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
Sure there are.
I could probably name a lot of actors that are better than the better actors you could name. But as far as “good looking guy who will actually get parts in movies that I might ever be able to see”, he’s pretty decent.
meh
Pitt probably gets more noms than he deserves,
but he is a decent actor.
And, looks are about 75% of the battle in Hollywood.
That said, I have yet to see Moneyball, so I’m not sure if he deserved the nomination. Perhaps it is a slight nod to the fact that he also helped get the movie made.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
They didn't invite Bryce Cartwright to present an Oscar this year because he'd have just thrown the award into the balcony.
God I wanted to strangle him tonight.
You got no fear of the underdog; That's why you will not survive!
by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Feb 26, 2012 10:22 PM CST reply actions
Do they give out a "Most Punchable Face" award?
Because I think Myers Leonard has that wrapped up for years to come.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
Years to come, maybe
But that award is all Shurna’s this year.
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
To me it will always be Curtis Stone
I want to attack those cut-outs every time I go grocery shopping
by TheCapitain on Feb 26, 2012 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
Surely you mean Keith Stone.
And I actually chuckle at those tv spots, once in awhile.
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 27, 2012 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
I think they're quite funny
For such a shitty beer Keystone has had two great ad campaigns. First “bitter beer face” and now “Keith Stone”
"Shh, I don't want this notion that I can be level-headed getting around it will totally ruin my online rep" - HoyaGoon
Nonononono don't cut from Jessica Chastain DAMNIT
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:25 PM CST reply actions
This is why the RPI accurately reflects this team.
They’ve only won 5 of their last 13 games. A few against good teams, but they’re still a losing team.
meh
that's a convenient way to leave out two of the biggest wins this season
They’re 7-9 in the B1G. Not great, but a hell of a lot of teams would do worse.
Their RPI is half derived from a team that was in the 200s before conference play. They’re well below 100 in conference play. So I don’t think their overall RPI accurately reflects the team as it is currently.
Definitely not a tournament team, but not 130th either.
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by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
Meh.
If we lose to Nebby, we are 130th or worse.
We appear to have lost to a pretty shitty/fading Illinois team.
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
The same team that beat both MSU and OSU, I don't have to remind you we
were smashed by both of them. Illinois was on a bad stretch but I would not say they are a shitty team.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
Shitty enough to probably get their coach fired
and fall from the bottom edge of the top tier of the conference to the top edge of the bottom tier of the conference.
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
The talent is clearly there though if you look at who they beat
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
Okay.
I think the talent is there on the Hawks to be 4th or 5th in the Big Ten, but if we don’t win another game or two, I’m not going to pretend we aren’t solidly in the bottom tier of the conference.
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
No one said the talent isn't there, though.
If it was just based on what talent they had, Illinois would be really good, too. But results matter. They are inconsistent. That matters. Take the bad with the good. Hope the bad gets ironed out as the team gets experience.
meh
Ok, well I still wouldn't call Illinois shitty.
by clay-born to party on Feb 26, 2012 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, i was wrong
if i think illinois is shitty based on what they have done the past 11 games, then i should think iowa is really good. taking the seasons as a whole, i was certainly wrong to call illinois shitty
meh
They're very definitely not shitty.
They’re also very definitely not very good.
"It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion - however satisfying and reassuring."
by Bucketochicken on Feb 26, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
Fortunately
compared to the last 4 years “not shitty” feels “very good”
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by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:48 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure if you mean "they will have an RPI of 130 or worse"
Or “they will not be among the 130 best teams in the country”.
I think the RPI will already be worse then 130 for the season after tonight. But I think as of this moment, they are much better than the 130th best team in America.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
I think it could be both.
When Gatens doesn’t have help, we are quite bad.
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
My argument would be
If we are assuming RPI is an accurate indicator, than either
(a) Iowa is worse than 130 other teams and has just played above themselves over the last 16 games, or
(b) Iowa has massively improved and is in the top 100 best teams, but the 200+ nonconference RPI brings them down to the 130 range for the season
Because the last numbers I saw for the conference season had Iowa in the 70ish range for RPI.
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by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe.
But, aside from beating Wisky twice, what do we really have to hang our hat on? IU might be worse than some think. Minny probably is worse than some think. And, even when we were “improved” we still got slapped down by MSU and OSU and jNW, and even managed losses to PSU and Nebby.
That’s why, to me, it will be very important to beat Nebby and at least be competitive with jNW for the whole game.
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Then why have they lost so many games to teams that aren't in the top 100 in the country?
They are what they are. A young team with talent that doesn’t bring the results night-in, night-out. Take out all the bad losses and great wins, and what are they?
Bad losses – Campbell, Clemson, Nebraska, Penn State
Great wins – Wisconsin, @Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan
And we’ll let them cancel each other out, so to speak. Personally, I do believe every one of those losses is as bad as every one of those wins.
Beaten:
- Minnesota x 2
- Penn State
- Drake
- Boise State
- North Carolina A & T
- IPFW
- Central Arkansas
- Chicago St
- Northern Illinois
Lost to:
- Michigan State
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Creighton
- Iowa State
- Northwestern
- Purdue x 2
- Northern Iowa
Maybe they are 70th-ish. If you take out the outliers on both sides, I guess there is room for a huge debate on where they are. So… never mind.
meh
fucking SBN shitty formatting and my stupid self for not previewing
I had all the RPIs on there. If you take out any loss against a team ranked below 100 and any win against a team ranked above 25 (take them out as outliers), then they’ve lost to all the teams they’ve played ranked higher than 64th and beaten every team they’ve played ranked worse than 130. Minnesota, at 72 is the only team they’ve played ranked between 70 and 125. What would they do against the likes of Oklahoma State, Cleveland State, Wyoming, Georgia, Old Dominion? The past two wins say they’d beat them. The last three losses (NOT the first three or something from the non-conference) say they’d lose to them.
meh
It's not a convenient way to leave out anything.
The Indiana and Wisconsin win, better wins than losing to Campbell and Clemson are losses?
And of course it’s half-derived (although, no literally, of course, more like 1/3 derived), it’s part of their schedule. Look, if it was JUST their non-conference schedule and they had beaten Nebraska and Northwestern and now Illinois, their RPI would be much better, and I’d say the team is much better. Had they won out to the semis of the B1G Tourney, their RPI would have been much better. But they haven’t.
RPI, reflects what a team has done, and while they’ve won some good games, they’ve lost some bad ones.
Sure, you can say, “If they hadn’t lost those games in non-conference play, they would be much better.”
But I can say, “If they hadn’t swept Wisconsin and Minnesota, they’d be one of the worst schools in the BCS.”
I get it: inconsistent play means the team can actually be good from time to time. I was vocal of this about Ben Gordon in the Bulls. Sure, he was inconsistent, but that meant he could have some really, really good games. But he could also have some stinkers. He wasn’t an overall really good player.
And Iowa isn’t an overall good team. When Gatens isn’t ungodly, Basabe and Cartwright don’t show up and White, McCabe and Marble are merely… meh, they’re a pretty shitty team. When things are good, they look really good. When things are bad, they look really shitty. You can’t ignore the godawful just because there’s been some tremendous in there, too.
meh
I think you missed my point
Why choose the last 13 games for your statistics if not to leave out those two wins?
And perhaps I misunderstood you, but I was under the impression that you meant Iowa’s RPI reflects how good they are. In which case I disagree whole-heartedly for the reasons I posted.
If you meant Iowa’s RPI reflects their performance on the season as a whole, I won’t disagree. But I also don’t think that’s terribly helpful in the context of what happened today.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
I think they are as good as they've performed this season.
It’s not like they haven’t just lost to Penn State and Nebraska recently. If they had beaten every team “worse” than them, I’d agree, they are better. But losing to Penn State and Nebraska in the past month tells me that, sure they are probably better than the 200+ they were at the beginning of the year, but I don’t buy they’ve separated themselves from the #125-ish teams that they’ve actually, somewhat recently, lost to, ya know?
meh
And Meryl Streep wins for something new and different.
But seriously, she was fucking amazing as Thatcher.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:30 PM CST reply actions
The best part of the game was the BBQ brisket sandwich I had at halftime from Hickory River's kiosk in the concourse.
The rest of the game sucked. The Illini fans were nice though.
"It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion - however satisfying and reassuring."
by Bucketochicken on Feb 26, 2012 10:31 PM CST reply actions
BBQ makes even the worst times pretty good.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
That's why everyone turns into cannibals in an apocalypse.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know if there will be time for a dry rub in the apocalypse.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
It will have to be very salty,
because there will probably be no refrigeration.
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
TWCWS/TWSS
Both about the “no time for dry rub” and the lady saying “I’m disappointed in you, Chazz.”
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
THANK YOU. I couldn't believe you left that one hanging.
by Carfino'sWay on Feb 26, 2012 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
TWCWS
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
"We don't have time for a latte, Joe"
/semi-obscure Idiocracy reference
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
Meryl Streep disappears into every role, too. She should have won for Julie and Julia before this.
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by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Feb 26, 2012 10:32 PM CST reply actions
Oh and if, dear fellow citizens of Hawkeye Nationland, you're looking for a B1G player to hate,
I think we need look no further than The Flying WASP himself, Myers Leonard. Ugh. Even if someone were guarding him, it wouldn’t have mattered. We simply don’t have anyone big enough or strong enough to even slow him down much. Plus, he’s just super hateable.
"It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion - however satisfying and reassuring."
by Bucketochicken on Feb 26, 2012 10:34 PM CST reply actions
If the refs don't feel like calling over the back
I’m not sure there is anything Iowa’s post players could do to get a rebound against him. Brommer and McCabe (I think) each had him completely boxed out and he just jumped above them and tipped the ball to someone else. Neither of the Iowa guys could jump high enough to leverage their superior position, either, if that’s what they wanted to try.
You won't never regret this, mister editing man.
by KilometersDavis on Feb 26, 2012 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
Yep. Frustrating as hell to watch.
And the refs were rigoddamndiculous terrible – and it went both ways. Lots of WTF calls, lots of no calls, and of course, in true B1G ref fashion, at least one call overturned by a ref who wasn’t even near the fucking play. Ugh.
"It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion - however satisfying and reassuring."
by Bucketochicken on Feb 26, 2012 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
Is Woodbury here yet?
Because I really don’t want to see that again.
/Cue “don’t expect Woodbury to contribute next year, big men take a long time to develop” rebuttal
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The Artist gets Best Picture.
I am so happy right now.
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:36 PM CST reply actions
Apropos of nothing...
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by Smokin Herb Grigsby on Feb 26, 2012 10:49 PM CST reply actions
That is apropos.
Remember, Cirque du Soleil did the Oscars tonight.
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by WaterlooChazz on Feb 26, 2012 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
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