Miyagi-Do Karate
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I think the "best" sporting seats are hockey or bball seats.
I've had a number of luxury box seats to hockey games, which have been great. But the best seat I had was center ice, 10 rows back at Consol watching the Penguins/Canucks 2 years ago. I love the sounds of the ice you get when you sit that close.
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Was also a huge Matlock fan, and still try to catch it on re-runs when I can.
Very sad.
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So all they did was add two games to the schedule and they think that's going to fix one of the biggest ongoing jokes in all of sports?
I haven't bothered with college ball in a long time and this isn't likely to change that stance.
If they want me and many others back, then they can give me a call when they decide to stop embarrassing themselves and address this in a manner that doesn't make everybody look like a bunch of crap-throwing monkeys.
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I'm with you on this.
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I don't want to start an argument (although in the offseason before camp starts there really isn't anything better to do)... but I take offense to your statement. I have lived in Pittsburgh for 5 years now, and that city is filled with almost nothing but trash. I went to watch a preseason Bills/Steelers game a few years back in a bar (with friends who were Steelers fans). I am a very shy person (and it was preseason) so I wasn't cheering, just eating my food and watching tv. People were screaming at us, cursing, and generally being asshats over a preseason game. I have stopped going to Penguins games, after a high-fived a 4-year-old girl in a Sabres jersey after Buffalo Scored and was loudly called a "!@#$ing !@#$". While I don't have a huge sample size to compare, I have been to a Sabres game in Colorado and in Washington. In both of those cities, local fans would stop and say "where are you from", "here is a fun place to eat" "hope its a good game", etc. In Pittsburgh, I would probably have a heart attack if anyone demonstrated that civility.
This should explain how bad it is: Last year I defended a woman wearing a Tom Brady jersey in front of me at the grocery store, who was being harassed by idiot Stiller fans.
In summation, yinzers are basically the scum of the earth.
ETA: http://www.sbnation.com/2009/1/29/1642841/tsb-in-tampa-the-prototypical [That should make everything clear - that is the year-round acceptable Pittsburgh dress code]
Our experiences have been different. But I do recall being at the famous Bills/Jax game in Buffalo in 1997 (Flutie TD run), and seeing some unruly Bills fans swear at and heckle an 8-year kid in a Mark Brunell jersey. There are idiots in every city.
I also question why you would defend a person wearing a Tom Brady jersey.
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You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Big Ben, in his first Super Bowl.
Yeah, he stunk in that game. But he also was super clutch in the playoffs leading up to that Super Bowl, including making one of the greatest defensive plays for a QB I've ever seen (shoe string tackle on Bettis fumble return at the goal line against the Colts in playoffs). And he was super clutch in the super bowl against the Cards, throwing one of the best GW TD passes in Super Bowl history.
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Well, except the majority of News readers don't read it only for Bills coverage. I'm guessing that you read your local paper, but not because it covers the Wolverines and Lions, right?
Well, despite my screen name, I live in Pittsburgh; but you're right, I read the local paper for non-sports stuff. Not sure I would though if I had to pay for it.
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Still less obvious then the clear as day fraud that is "What Would You Do?" That show is more fake then Paris Hilton and Selena Gomez combined.
I don't think that show is fake; I just think a lot of the targets can figure out they're on the show. I mean, how many weird things can happen at the same NJ diner.
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A paid subscription model for online newspapers isn't going to work.
There are still plenty of other sources of news on the web that offer content for free - local TV/radio stations being the primary source. For sports you have so many blogs (PFT, rotoworld, nfl.com, etc) that will never charge for news articles. These folks are used to giving away their content for "free" in return for advertising and the web is simply another vehicle for that.
Frankly the print model is where most papers are bleeding money. It costs a lot of money to contract out to a printing company, run a network of drivers who deliver your papers, and handle customer service. The price of a print subscription in no way makes up for the actual costs that are incurred.
This is a case of an industry refusing adapt to a clear technological shift - a la Sony with the walkman and mp3 players/digital music.
The Seattle P-I, while I do not agree with their political bent, has been largely successful in transferring to online-only. Hearst hasn't shut them down after 3 years of running with this model (and rumor has it that they haven't been losing any money) so something must be going right.
Agreed. Major collective action problem. So long as there's alternative, free, and somewhat-comparable Bills coverage, this won't work. --e.g., bb.com or the D&C
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Have you guys ever tried to weave a basket? It's really no joke.
This actually occurred to me a few months ago. I would fail if I had to take a course in basket-weaving. Seriously.
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This will never stick.
A lot of papers tried this 5-10 years ago with the advent of the internet and failed.
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Completely disagree there. I think the opposite is true. Shows like "Jersey Shore" dont need to be so staged because they've already cast a bunch of low-class, drama-seeking, attention whores. House Hunters is people making a HUGE decision and investment. You cant expect anyone to make that decision so quickly, and out of limited options.
The gf and I have watched a ton of these episodes too, and it makes total sense. Not surprised in the least. Will keep watching, because it's still fun to see inside other people's homes, and pretend to be shopping myself.
Maybe. But there are ways to at least make this show a little more real. For example, get a couple who has been house hunting and has narrowed their list down to 3-5 homes. HGTV then comes in and they do a second walk through of the homes, and they make their decision.
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This really bothers me for some reason, maybe because the wife and I have watched about a thousand episodes of this.
It's not like your typical reality TV show, where you really need to stage stuff. You could actually pull this show off and make it 100% real. But apparently HGTV is too cheap and lazy to do so.
Suzanne Wang, you're dead to me.
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Have the morning off from work today and I turn on sportscenter. First topic is about their backup QB. Then Rex Ryan comes out for his LIVE press conference talking about mini camp and guys not practicing in JUNE!
If one or two plays went different last year in our second game with the Jets we would have the same record and shared second place with them. Do the Jets really deserve this much attention? Their NJ counterpart won two Super Bowls since 07 and barely gets a mention. Sportscenter is such a joke.
Rant/
You could have simply said "jets" and "sportscenter," and I would have shared your rage.
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so please, alert all those posted at the airport looking for someone to be flying in to stand down.
"Come on, guys, let's go," he says, ripping up his "Welcome to Buffalo, George Seifert" banner, head down, walking away...
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Two words.
George.
Seifert.
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No hockey players?
There was a school of thought that the most athletically demanding sport with the best athletes is hockey.
(I don't know if I necessarily subscribe to that idea, but I've heard that a lot).
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all your sighs notithstanding, Kelsay would have been an ex-NFLer some years ago but for the BILLS WILLINGNESS TO PUT UP WITH HIS MEDIOCRITY for the sake of his evident locker-room attitude. He has been a loser on a loser defense for his entire career. Sometimes the stats lie... not in Kelsays case. he gets easily nudged behind the qb ALMOST every passing play, his run-stopping skills are not great either. the myth that he is serviceable that some others stick to so vehemently is just that, a myth. he sux. and he has su**ed for many years. enough already. let the quality depth go and energize someone elses locker-room, lets get a player who can play, in blo, this year.
Kelsay is no different that a lot of other DE's in the league. A perfect comparison is Vanden Bosch. Vanden Bosch is decent. You stick him on the same line as Albert Haynesworth in Tennessee and he's suddenly a top-10 DE, hot free agent commodity.
I would not be shocked if Kelsay has a career year this year, playing next to MW, MD, and KW. Maybe even double digit sacks.
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Probably one of the most underrated movies that I have ever enjoyed is "Big Night."
Terrific cast of Stanley Tucci, Tony Shalhoub, Isabella Rossellini, Alison Janney, Minnie Driver. Oustanding Louie Prima soundtrack.
Saw that in the theatre. People were groaning out loud over how unreal the food looked. A very memorable movie experience.
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very steeler-centric list; bet the author is a steelers' fan...
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Look, Rock, I didn't, myself, refer to this guy as a "troll", and responded with the benefit of the doubt. On the other hand, you, John from Hemet, and others who take this guy seriously and rebuke others for calling him a "troll", might consider a few observations.
1. the title of the post says nothing about "media" or the media's opinion. It is the attention-grabbing "Big Problems with Bills Offense". Why is that, if the sincere intent is to put oneself in the shoes of a media pundit and express one's perception of the media viewpoint rather than one's own opinion? However, it is classic "Troll Tactics"
2. There is no reference or links to any media opinions of Chan and the Bills Offense. If you're serious about assessing media opinion, wouldn't you start there? I thought so....but a Troll, of course, wouldn't.
3. The media opinion presented is entirely focused on draft round and how a player was acquired. I have never seen media focus on a guy's draft position to the exclusion of on-field performance. Usually the media comments on a guy's on-field performance and tags on something about above or below expectations for his draft position. This is either ignorant or credulous - or again, a classic Trolling tactic.
4. The post contains provocative, over-the top negative comments about Bills personnel that contravene actual comments found in the media. For a guy who claims interest in the media, the post is either woefully ignorant of what the media actually says - or employing the bait-n-switch, provacateur tactics of the troll.
5. The post omits key starters Levitre and Wood...who happen to score highly in the "Draft Round" category that is being used to rate players. Omitting anything that contradicts the theme - classic Troll Tactics.
6. The claim is impression of the media but alleged fan opinion (opinions known on the board to be polarizing and elicit response) is referenced twice. If you're seriously trying to represent your ideas of media opinion, why mix in your impression of fan opinion?. But if you're trying to elicit a response, it's that added little fillip - should I say it - classic Troll.
So yeah, I'll say it. I appreciate a viewpoint that tries to be positive and give people the benefit of the doubt, and you and John from Hemet do appear a little naive or credulous in your assessment of this post. One or two of these things might indicate that someone is serious but misguided. All 6 - TROLL.
haha--I love the troll analysis!! You may have swayed my view of the OP.
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someone mentioned this a while back, oh ya it was me. He agrees
John Czarnekci-
to me, Brees is a product of the Saints’ remarkable offensive system, one designed by Payton to utilize his quick-strike strengths, his ability to roll out and his mind to remember every detail of the offense. Yes, he shattered Dan Marino’s single-season passing record with 5,476 yards in 2011, but I can’t honestly say that Brees is a better quarterback than Marino, whose physical skills and quick release put him on a different level. Brees could beat Marino in a foot race, but that’s about it.
This is ridiculous. The "system" required him to master a complicated offense, make every throw in the book to 5-6 different receivers, and carry the team on his back due to a very erratic running game.
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I doubt anyone would criticize a post without reading it first.
The poster tries to project what he/she believes the "national media" sees in the Bills offense.
The picture the OP paints is ridiculously negative. There's no way the "national media" sees the Bills this way.
What you say is all true, and I agree. The problem I have is that people seemed to have read the OP, thought it was his own analysis of the team, and then called him a troll.
I'd say you make the better argument, and that his assessment of what the national media sees when they look at this team is way off. But what he said isn't certainly troll-worthy (when compared to the other garbage we've all seen on here).
A little tired of reading about Demetress Bell
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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I think we're really going to miss Bell. I was sad to see him go. Our injury report won't be the same without him.