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#1951
What Crewe said, I always thought Mark May was an idiot. Holtz and Davis were harmless though, curious why ESPN is making this move unless they've got something else in mind.
#1952
Video Gaming General / Re: XCOM 2
June 01, 2015, 07:22:33 PM
Was really excited for this...until I found out they were making this PC exclusive. No thanks.

I know the original was PC exclusive back in the 90's, but I'm bummed they're shutting out a bunch of people that got to know this series through Enemy Unknown on console (which was one of the best strategic experiences I'd ever had on a console system).

Totally their choice, but I've got choices to make too...and it doesn't involve buying a PC lol.
#1953
Meh...I see your point but I disagree. I really don't see this as a gimmick change at all, or that it's gonna lead to 4 points for 60 yard FGs (maybe in fantasy football-oh wait I do that already I think  :D).

#1954
Reviews / The Movie Review Thread
May 31, 2015, 11:41:26 AM
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, James Spader

Worth seeing in IMAX 3D. Movie didn't disappoint to an extent, but I think I might've expected more out of it too-especially after the amazing stories in Winter Soldier and Guardians. I'm not saying the movie was bad (it wasn't), but IMO it was just very good-Spader does provide a very menacing voice for Ultron. Looking forward to seeing how this all leads into Cap 3.

3.5 out of 5
#1955
Other Sports / Re: 2015 NHL Playoffs
May 31, 2015, 11:31:24 AM
Quote from: Crewe on May 31, 2015, 02:25:32 AM
Yea and part of me is really glad cuz i dont like a lot of their guys, especially Getzlaf.
Hawks are obviously a consistently good team, being here so often, but i hope they get the pants beaten off them

Well Mighty Ducks 2 taught us that "ducks fly together"...so now we'll get to see if that included going to the golf course.

You know my feelings on Chicago on their team and their mouthbreathing prom night dumpster baby bandwagon fanbase. Once this series ends (TB in 6) it'll be even more fun to watch the bandwagon have to dump salary.
#1956
Other Sports / Re: Softball WCWS 2015
May 31, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
Quote from: rollntider on May 30, 2015, 11:39:24 PM
Did you watch the UCLA BArn game? Been waiting for that game to end to watch the Tide play, and saw the last pitch. Looked like the girl threw a strike and the umpire called it a ball and a walk.

Now to stay up and watch Bama and LSU in the elimination game to see who faces Michigan.

I am a gator tomorrow :) they play the barn.

Yeah it looks like it is UF or Michigan this year.

That UCLA/Auburn game was crazy...it was crazy when UCLA seemingly went ahead with the 2 run homer, and then Auburn promptly tied it...and then probably should've won it in regulation but then got doubled up in the bottom of the 7th. I stayed up to watch a little of the Bama/LSU game but then got sleepy.
#1957
Other Sports / Re: 2015 NHL Playoffs
May 30, 2015, 09:37:04 PM
Anaheim's f'ing useless. Go Bolts.
#1958
Other Sports / Re: Softball WCWS 2015
May 30, 2015, 09:36:16 PM
I didn't want to say anything but since you did...  ;)

yeah, no offense to the Tide but Michigan just looks special this season-they were down 3-0 to UCLA last night and came back to win running away 10-4. This team is scary good, and barring any upsets I think this comes down to Michigan or Florida (they beat Michigan twice at the beginning of the season). Got to see Michigan's Super Regional series in Ann Arbor last week against Georgia, and these girls are simply having ton of fun.

Side note: it's been said that Disney World's the happiest place on Earth...I'd have to debate that. The dugout of a college softball team looks like a happy place too.
#1959
Video Gaming General / Re: Batman: Arkham Knight
May 30, 2015, 09:19:31 AM
LOL-if the game somehow falls within my skillset, I think you're safe.  :P
#1960
Video Gaming General / Batman: Arkham Knight
May 28, 2015, 11:04:58 PM
Less than a month away before this game drops and I can't f'ing wait. This is the main reason I bought a PS4, and with Rocksteady back behind the helm for this one to end their trilogy I don't think I'll be disappointed.



http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/05/28/on-the-edge-of-control-in-batman-arkham-knight

Batman: Arkham Knight
Release Date: June 23
Publisher: Rocksteady Studios
Platforms: PS4, inferior microsoft console, PC
#1961
Quote from: Crewe on May 21, 2015, 12:13:13 AM
I guess its ok...personally im a fan of abolishing all forms of PAT

Okay, I'll bite on this. Explain.
#1962
Other Sports / Re: 2015 NHL Playoffs
May 27, 2015, 09:26:11 PM
A friend of mine put it best: Anaheim's a turd sandwich but rooting for the Hawks would be like rooting for a lobotomy on yourself, so here we are. As much as I'd like this series to go 7 games, I still think one of my favorite moments from last season was seeing crying Hawks bandwagoners after LA beat them in OT of Game 7 in their own house. It was a great feeling and I wouldn't mind seeing that again tonight. I'm such an asshole.  :D #chidenfreude
#1963
Good kid, was bummed to see him go-he was great his Sophomore year but struggled pretty badly last year for a bit (probably a change in defensive systems-Michigan ran more zone his All Big-Ten year, and wanted to do more Man/Pressure coverage last year which he wasn't as successful at). I'm pretty certain Harbaugh/Durkin want to stick with Man/Press, so maybe that's why he went elsewhere.

If Auburn runs zone a lot he could be successful, but could also do damage as a nickel if the Tigers already have a couple of strong options at the corners. I do wish him well, kid was a hard worker.
#1964
Pro Football / Re: A view on NFL expansion
May 25, 2015, 12:38:40 AM
I cast my vote for none of the above, to hell with expansion-I truly don't think the league needs it (or can handle it). But since we're pretty certain Los Angeles is getting a team (I keep hearing relocation, not just a straight up new franchise), I don't know about the name. And I disagree with you Crewe on this city-I think things are a bit different this time than they were the last two times...but I've been wrong before. Ultimately though, I think if there really is expansion coming you can't leave LA off the list.
Also: Ann Arbor Aces > Las Vegas Aces. ;D And I think Vegas gets an NHL franchise before they get an NFL one (although I'd rather see an NHL franchise in Seattle instead of there).

Other than that...ugh, that article hurt my eyes. They came up with some really stupid names for teams and also reminded me that Washington still has an idiotic one.
#1965
...as Toronto decides to throw $50million over 8 years (much of it front loaded) at former Red Wings coach Mike Babcock.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12920242/toronto-maple-leafs-hire-mike-babcock-head-coach

It's been a great ten seasons for him as coach of the Winged Wheel, with one Stanley Cup and the continuation of Detroit's 24 season streak of making the postseason. Best of luck to him, because he'll need it for that gong show of a team. I seriously don't blame him for leaving-he's the best coach in the NHL but let's face it: Detroit was in the business of winning before he got here, and the organization is still in good hands with Jeff Blashill (coach of the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins, the Wings minor league farm club) who is in all likelihood the guy who will land the job as Wings coach. A new voice might be needed in the locker room too. Babcock's setting his family up for life, and there's probably no greater test than trying to rescue a storied team that is pretty much a joke now. Some call it ego, but I don't know many people that are good at what they do and would turn down 3x what your current employer is paying to go there and try to make it good there too.