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#141
Baseball / 2015 Season
April 09, 2015, 07:53:51 PM
As a Tigers fan, I just wanted to take this opportunity, once again, to say thank you to the Houston Astros organization for releasing J.D. Martinez last year.  :D
#142
Video Gaming General / Dying Light
April 05, 2015, 01:38:45 PM
Picked up this game for the PS4, not really knowing what to expect-really enjoyable so far. I like the open world zombie apocalypse stuff.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/27/dying-light-review
#143
Been waiting years for this, and been waiting years to see Manny prove once and for all that he's the better fighter. Can't wait to see Pacquiao end misogynistic douchebag Floyd's undefeated streak on May 2nd!

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/12355361/floyd-mayweather-announces-fight-manny-pacquiao-set-2
#144
Just wanted to try something new. Here is Detroit Free Press columnist Drew Sharp's take on the Lions and Suh (if you don't feel like reading it, the answer is no-the Lions shouldn't resign him):

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/02/04/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-free-agent/22837881/

So my question for you is this: if you're the Lions GM, would you attempt to resign Ndamukong Suh?

My answer: yes, I resign him. Part of the reason being that I want to win now and Suh is a huge part of that defense-he's the reason that defensive line was feared last year, drawing constant double teams while allowing Ziggy Ansah, Nick Fairley (before he got hurt), and their linebackers to roam free...and Suh still could dominate at moments even through the double teams. Lions lose him, that defense takes a few steps back. He still has the occasional flash of immaturity (see Rodgers, Aaron, week 17), but there's no denying his skill set. He's worth it.

Your turn!
#145
Console Gaming Discussion / MLB 15: The Show
January 29, 2015, 10:41:53 PM
Whoa, it's that time of year again, isn't it? New details released today, along with a worldwide reveal for gameplay coming February 5th.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/01/29/mlb-15-the-show-new-details-worldwide-gameplay-reveal-feb-5th/#sf7171553

Really excited about the year-to-year saves, especially since I haven't even hit the All-Star Break in my created pitcher's rookie season.  ;D  :P

#146
Video Gaming General / Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
December 26, 2014, 10:45:43 AM
Really had no plans to purchase this game, but it was given as a gift so might as well play it. :D

Campaign mode takes place some 40 years into the future, and I gotta say I like the story. Get the feeling that just like every other COD before it the story mode is going to be a bit on the short side, but it's engaging (I was bored with Black Ops II and never finished that, and didn't even bother with Ghosts). And the graphics are incredible-can't believe how realistic they made Kevin Spacey and the other characters look in the cutscenes, even on the PS3.

I might give multiplayer a shot once I finish the campaign, but no promises lol.
#147
Might be an understatement to say that the NFL is NOT having a good week PR-wise.

http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/12/adrian-peterson-child-injury-indictment

QuoteAccording to the police report, Peterson hit the four-year-old boy with a tree branch after removing all the leaves. The doctor told investigators that the boy had "a number of lacerations on his thighs, along with bruise-like marks on his lower back and buttocks and cuts on his hand."

The doctor also reportedly described some of the marks as open wounds and termed it "child abuse." Another person who examined the boy called the cuts "extensive."

The boy was interviewed by authorities, who reportedly told them "Daddy Peterson hit me on my face." He also told them he had been hit by a belt and that "there are a lot of belts in Daddy's closet."

The punishment happened after the boy pushed another one of Peterson's children off of a motorbike video game, according to the police report.

The Vikings have deactivated Adrian Peterson for this Sunday's game.
#148
Pro Football / The Official 2014 NFL Season Thread
September 07, 2014, 10:47:41 PM
In less than 24 hours, the Lions will begin the annual process of destroying my will to live...that being said, it's already started for some teams. And it's nice to see Tony Romo's already in November/December form!

And yes, it was wrong and he should probably get suspended for it, but Antonio Brown kicking that punter in the face was hilarious.

http://deadspin.com/antonio-brown-introduces-the-front-heel-kick-to-the-nfl-1631667427
#149
Whoo-hoo!!!!

Judging by the Texas A&M/South Carolina game, it's becoming apparent to me that Johnny Manziel was holding the Aggie offense back.*

*or Jadaveon Clowney was the entire Gamecock defense*
#150
http://deadspin.com/usc-trojans-db-out-after-leaping-from-balcony-to-save-1626689855

Mad props to this guy...and if any fan complains of him being out for an extended period of time, they can go f-ck off.
#151
Pro Football / Sam Bradford out for season
August 24, 2014, 07:20:33 PM
Torn ACL. On a side note, is it totally bad that my impression of Sam Bradford is based solely on the "NFL QBs on Facebook" satire?

http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/08/24/sam-bradford-torn-acl-2014
#152
Which begs the question: what the f*ck was Al Borges doing the previous three years?????? Doug Nussmeier's already been worth the investment and the season hasn't even started yet.

http://www.freep.com/article/20140821/SPORTS06/308210124/michigan-football-doug-nussmeier-gardner

#153
I love this article so much.

http://deadspin.com/notre-dame-was-never-special-and-never-will-be-1624521480

QuoteListen, I have heard Joe Theismann speak on national television. You don't have to be a genius to get yourself an ND diploma. It's Purdue with nicer helmets.

Also: Rudy sucks. Always has, and always will.
#154
Pro Football / Preseason Musings
August 18, 2014, 10:39:53 PM
So...is it just me or are the flags flying a mile a minute here so far? Good grief, seems like if you look a receiver funny you get called for it.

Apparently Johnny Doucheball flipped off the Washington bench on his way back to the huddle tonight. I'm totally okay with this.

I know the NFL was only doing it the first couple of weeks, but I liked the experiment of having the XP attempts from further back.
#155
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24666993/report-braxton-miller-reinjures-shoulder

The only downside to this news is if it's true it might just wrap up the division for that cow college in East Lansing unless Michigan can pull off a Mission Impossible there.
#156
College Ball / O'Bannon Case: Judge Rules against NCAA
August 08, 2014, 08:43:05 PM
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/11328442/judge-rules-ncaa-ed-obannon-antitrust-case

QuoteIn a landmark decision, a federal judge ruled Friday that the NCAA is in violation of the nation's antitrust laws by restricting the compensation that major college football and men's basketball student-athletes can receive for use of their names, images and likenesses.

U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, in a 99-page decision that followed a contentious three-week trial in June, sided with a group of plaintiffs, led by former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon, who sued the NCAA, claiming it violated antitrust laws by conspiring with the schools and conferences to block the athletes from getting a share of the revenues generated from the use of their images in broadcasts and video games.

This is just the beginning. Good.
#157
Pro Football / Ray Rice suspended two games
July 24, 2014, 03:06:23 PM
 :o So let me get this straight: Robert Mathis gets 4 games for using an illegal substance, but Ray Rice--a guy that knocked out his fiance and dragged her into an elevator--is suspended for two. Great message to send, NFL. By this rationale, Rice would've gotten punished more for asking his fiance for weed instead of slugging her.  ::)

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11257692/ray-rice-baltimore-ravens-suspended-2-games

But hey, the NFL will sell a bunch of pink NFL jerseys to show that they really care about women's issues, right?? I'm sure someone could even buy a pink Ray Rice jersey if they really wanted to...because he cares.

Sheesh, Terrelle Pryor got 5 games for getting free stuff in college. How the f*ck does this make any sense? Because I sure would love to hear an explanation from the league on this one.
#158
Video Gaming General / Grand Theft Auto V
July 22, 2014, 08:37:31 PM
A little over 10 months later, and what was once unthinkable is now fairly close to reality: I'm actually going to finish the main storyline in a Grand Theft Auto game.  :o

This game has been pretty fun and enjoyable, and the characters are all great. Trevor is hilarious. Haven't even ventured online with this game, and I've gotten way more than my $$ worth. Fantastic Rockstar game-still might not top Red Dead Redemption for me, but really f'ing good.
#159
Pro Football / Fantasy Football 2014
July 16, 2014, 10:01:32 PM
Invites just went out. If you didn't receive one and want in, let me know.
#160
Pro Football / NFL.com's Top 20 Players of the 90's
June 28, 2014, 01:21:11 PM
Not really much argument here, although I'd flip Prime Time and Favre. No argument for #1.  8)

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000361846/article/emmitt-smith-deion-sanders-among-top-nfl-players-of-the-90s