Junk Drawer 9/13: Balls of Steel Edition
by premthegrem on Sep 13, 2009 1:19 AM PDT
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PrintOregon won on a nailbiter. Cal terminated its opponent with extreme prejudice (again). UCLA beat Tennessee (excellent win for the Pac 10), Washington ended its losing streak to Idaho. And other crud happened as well, but the game ball for this week's pac 10 football goes to the 19 year old with balls of steel, Matt Barkley from USC who snatched victory from the still beating hearts of 100000+ die hard Buckeye fans who sat stunned in amazement after he led the Trojans on an almost miraculous 90 yard drive to pay dirt. Looks like the reign of terror isn't quite over for the Trojans, if today is anything to go by. I can't wait to see the fireworks in Eugene and Berkeley in a few weeks. Pac 10 should at least be interesting this season, as Cal looks as strong as it has ever been.
Update (1:46):
To make this fair to all pac ten teams, I will put up final scores for every game involving those schools-
Wake Forest 24 - Stanford 17
Washington 42 - Idaho 23
California 59 - Eastern Wash 7
Hawaii 38 - Wash. St. 20
UCLA 19 - Tennessee 15
Oregon State 23 - UNLV 21
Arizona 34 - Northern Ariz. 17
Oregon 38 - Purdue 36
USC 18 - Ohio St. 15
Tribute to randomness:
Why do rhinos have horns?
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"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on Sep 13, 2009 1:25 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on Sep 13, 2009 1:25 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
whoa...what's with the new name?
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 13, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
his account was wiped out by sbnation
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
do you even read the JD?
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Something tells me in a few hours this thread will be filled with angry Beavers fans wanting to know why you didn't mention their team.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.—Dune
Just because I value rebounds and shooting efficiency doesn't mean I want to argue with you for hours about Wages of Wins.
And specifically why they were put under "other crud" happening.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.—Dune
Just because I value rebounds and shooting efficiency doesn't mean I want to argue with you for hours about Wages of Wins.
"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"
by Magnum on Sep 13, 2009 1:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yup not a fan of that show either
Has the season started yet?
by SabasforThree on Sep 13, 2009 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, I was feeling tired and thought I'd just get it out before somebody else puts their own up
Will be updated shortly.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
lol I screwed that up, I know.
I thought I read somewhere that they played San Jose State (on another blog).
And you would think I got that wrong on purpose, seeing as I am a USC fan. But no, that was an error due to carelessness. My bad.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Rhinos dont have horns
They are big,stupid,hostile horses with a large hairball on their nose
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 1:35 AM PDT reply actions
ok so let me rephrase that question.
When Rhinos poke people with their ‘hairball’ how come it hurts?
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Because they can bring it hard enough to knock over a boxcar
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 1:58 AM PDT up reply actions
It really isn't fair. They cheated natural selection by being big and strong,
and also have a sharp, pointy appendage on their nose to gore people with. All I got was an opposable thumb.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
If you are bold enough to track a rhino its not hard to tell a male from a female
And a 300 magnum is not nearly big enough
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 2:17 AM PDT up reply actions
college
And no, tomorrow hopefully. Bit of a drought.
Trying to get back into a rhythm with new classes and such.
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USC was struggling for a while
That was a nice drive. Ohio was competitive though, definitely a performance to build off of.
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my Dad is a UCLA grad
So I have trained since birth to hate USC.
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 1:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately I have been trained to avoid weasels.
Ferrets and mongooses as well. That’s why I try to stay away from all things Neuheisel.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Its cool
I was trained to be a Catholic and I blew that off too
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 2:01 AM PDT up reply actions
i don't really like Ohio St
Not really a fan of football, but I always feel like Ohio gets undue hype, and then goes on to flop in bowl games. Tyrell Pryor is a going to be a fantastic player though.
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Paragraph from a journal that some of you all might find interesting
I am an artist, and to defenestrate all modesty, I would say I’m pretty damn good. But I purposely chose not to go to art school even though I believe myself more than able to attend such an institution. This certainly isn’t out of a crisis of confidence, although, creeping doubts do linger, but it is out of artistic principle. I believe that the idea that great art can arise from an individual who is inculcated into a system, an institution, is paradoxical at best. Sure they can teach you the banalities of technique, but that is not important in my mind. Art to me, is an outlet for a stirring sense of freedom within the heart, the physical shore onto which the joyous wake of inner expression lands. It is here in the deep and sheltered regions from one’s mind that arise the most pertinent and original thought. Without exposure, they become petrified, forgotten and relegated to a sphere of self doubt. Within an institution that promotes systemization such action cannot be achieved. Art schools restrict what you can and cannot do, assignments, credit requirements, such rote itemization of art, fogs the sky of the soul from which expression arises. As the most pure and earnest extension of an individual, art needs an unencumbered mind to break the gravitational bonds emplaced by the weights of reality. The new idea begins as a tender and naked foal of expression, whose wobbly legs belie the unbridled spirit that soon overtakes it.
Might use it as a base to write an essay in the future
Garden Variety Internet Denizen
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
Art school at it’s best give you tools for expression. Without those tools your inner expression could be irrelevant. No man is an island.
Backcourt game - 24/7
also the people who think they know every thing[common in college]
Have doomed themselves to not being able to learn any thing
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 2:37 AM PDT up reply actions
try this...
i don’t know everything, I do know something about anything though :)
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
when you're right don't say anything about it...
SWEEP THE LEG!
by In Walks Rudy on Sep 13, 2009 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I know it's premature even with the win at Ohio St,
but I really think Matt Barkley doesn’t even understand the concept of losing. I hope (and expect) at least 4 more years of Pac 10 domination.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
by premthegrem on Sep 13, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
sorry TIH
I call it like I see it. Hey us Trojan fans are people too, right?
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
by premthegrem on Sep 13, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that after last week's game Mel Kiper said Barkley would be the #1 pick in 3 years
I’m a firm believer in experience QB’s winning, rookies and freshmen aren’t worth crap. That kid will have trouble against Pac 10 teams.
You forgot to say
the Big Ten is overrated!!
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Cal.
Oregon doesn’t have the offense to put pressure on SC, and I don’t think Barkley will be unleashed unless he absolutely has to be (like on the go ahead drive). We have too many weapons at skill positions, and the running game is going to be as good or better than last year.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I'm not putting any bets on any team
USC finds a way to lose to at least one team from the Pac 10
by tominhawaii on Sep 13, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He should change his name to BEdge Herpies
by tominhawaii on Sep 13, 2009 3:27 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Because he comes back or because he hangs out in the "junk" of bedge?
by Bskey on Sep 13, 2009 3:54 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
you're link is .... trivial.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
lame
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
by cloudydays on Sep 13, 2009 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Megan Fox or Angila Jolie??
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
goodness
looking over old pictures of Jane Fonda in that role, I am sure I could come up with 3-5 much better actresses to play Barbarella than these two.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
delighted Beaver fan here
cant say I was too thrilled with the UO outcome but if it makes Duck fans happy so be it…
As for the Beavers, they put together a 87 yard drive very late in the fourth with time dwindling to pull out a tough win. Typical Mike Riley football, start slow, finish strong.
I’m glad the Beav’s continue to fly under the radar and not get bragged up like the over-rated ducks. I’m glad people are pointing out that upcoming USC confrontation. That is one game I am going to watch with glee. I’m willing to bet Dirty Socks left foot the ducks lose by at least 30.
The Beav’s have a real test next against a potent Cincinnati team. Good luck Beavs. Meh on the ducks.
"Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life." William S. Burroughs
by bow4meow on Sep 13, 2009 8:58 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Why are Beavers fans so petty?
The Ducks are not ranked and the Beavers are, therefore the Ducks are not rated or overrated.
the ducks were ranked one week ago
and many of their fans balked at the 7.5 win line out of Vegas. I’m not sure petty is a fair description… maybe I just hang around too many duck fans who constantly brag on how well the ducks are going to fair… I see the Beavers in the underdog and over-looked roles each season and they play a brand of football I like that produces a good number of NFL caliber players…
"Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life." William S. Burroughs
I still love you
I just hate that the majority of Beavers fans I interact with always take a shot at the Ducks, even if the Ducks don’t play.
by tominhawaii on Sep 13, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
it's because the Ducks often underachieve with more,
yet they get consistently ranked in the top 25.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
by premthegrem on Sep 13, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I hear that
but a similiar tone comes from alot of duck fans who pffftt the Beavers abilities… I see alot of gloss to the Ducks as well, constantly changing uniforms, big spender Phil Knight and honest is that a few seasons ago when the U of Oklahoma played here the “refs” made some extremely dubious calls in Oregon’s favor that left a bad taste … makes me wonder
we cool we cool
"Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life." William S. Burroughs
when the refs do their "lockout"
I nominate Mike Rice to be the sub ref at Blazers games…
SWEEP THE LEG!
by In Walks Rudy on Sep 13, 2009 9:06 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Craig Odom is a really good player. I bet he could fill the back up 4 position
Whatever
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just because he's white and 47 doesn't mean he couldn't bang with NBA power forwards!
6 fouls are 6 fouls.
Whatever
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i wanna poke that dude in the eye...
he’d never see it coming
SWEEP THE LEG!
by In Walks Rudy on Sep 13, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Or hair
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
is it monday already?
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Brian T Smith is doing a good job
It’s also the kind of guy Blazers guard Brandon Roy wanted.
Roy, the new face of the franchise, said he watched from afar this summer while Pritchard and the team were picked apart and critiqued for an inability to land free agents Turkoglu and Milsap.
All the while, Roy said he wanted a player like Andre Miller.
Roy stated he had several conversations with Portland coach Nate McMillan last season, based around the idea the Blazers could use a veteran leader who would guide and lead the team as the pressure intensified and the stakes increased.
Roy went so far as to say that he wanted — perhaps needed — to team up with a strong, solid veteran, someone who could help him shoulder the weight as he ascended from a role player into an All-NBA selection.
“I thought that was answered,” said Roy, referring to Miller signing with the Blazers.
I get the paper, so I don't care!
Why is Roy such a hater on Bayless?
by tominhawaii on Sep 13, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
him and outlaw
are pretty good friends on the team.
"Awesome! Totally awesome! All right, Hamilton!"
That's a word I must add to my computer's dictionary
Has the season started yet?
by SabasforThree on Sep 13, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Good job, Cleveland. Try to onside kick to open the season, and fail miserably
Whatever
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Thanks Peyton. Why not throw an interception to a rookie to start the season off right?
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A new NFL season starts...
…and the graphics designers still make all the HDTV graphics so they’ll fit on a 4:3 screen (even though we’ve officially transitioned).
I wonder if they’ll upgrade the graphics by, say 2014 or something.
(Sorry, pet peeve. Use the screen real estate you’re given)
For Ann -- Happy 30th!!
Happy Birthday to johnv59 too.
by Corvid on Sep 13, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I thought Ann was 27?!?!
"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.
by Sabonis4Ever on Sep 13, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday Ann!!
Big meowin’ #25 to ya!!
And Johnv59 at you as well… always wanted to know if Johnv59 was jonh109 from the good ol’ yahoo blazer blog
"Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life." William S. Burroughs
YEA!!!!! YIPPEEEE! Birthday cake and there's enough for EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!
Wheeeeeee! My fondest wish is that I get a new hat that looks just like that cake! I’m actually 109 going on 30 so Corvid got it right. Thank you!
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
you don't look a day over 9 in yer picture
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I age well.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
happy 30th!
It was good to turn 30. I’ve even figured out how to trust myself again.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
My 30th was my worst
I had worked for our family business and it had just closed…in large part because my father had an affair with my best friend’s wife. How is that for a Jerry Springer moment?? My 30th came shortly there after ……understandably no one remembered ….which was fine since all I wanted to do lay in my living with the shades drawn. (hint: 92 was the year that these events took place)
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I'm somewhere between 30 and 109. But I like to remain
a woman of mystery. ;p I wouldn’t want to repeat my 30th either. :-(
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
I too am somewhere between 30 and 109
but it isn’t any mystery…..at least to people with rudimentary math skills
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
39?
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
sure.....lets go with that!
lol
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
It means we want and expect everything to be just right and we
are very disappointed when that doesn’t happen, which is often. But, we always try to make everything better for ourselves and those around us. We try to be nice to the yahoos and go quietly non-linear when people willingly and obtusely remain, well, stupid. Even then we try to be nice. You’re much nicer than I am because you’re younger and still believe people can be enlightened. I’m still hoping but I’m not sanguine anymore. I still try to be nice.
Virgo, the barren caretaker.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Sep 13, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
When is your birthday?
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Sep 13, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol naw. stayed up way too late doing nothing last night. just got back from the timbers game
love is my religion :)
Tanks!
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Guess what! I'm inebrieated! First time in years! Yea birthdays!
Tanqueray for the win!
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Sep 13, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
haha
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
drunk atf FTW
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
hey ann tinfoil wants you to join us
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Feliz navidad
There's Gotta Be More To Life
by Norsktroll on Sep 14, 2009 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Oh Man
I was Googling “colonics” and I ended up on YouTube and found all these videos of people drinking coke to make their belly bloat. It almost seems like fetish stuff, I’m scared to link it.
I was Googling "colonics"
why?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
that's hot
I might have avoided going to youtube with that one.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Don't accidently get a ......
…..cologne-nic ….it probably stings
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Butt it smells nice.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
groan......I deserved that
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Sep 13, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It's funny how many people didn't get that Dave wasn't completely serious in his Seattle post
Might be his most criticized column after the “trade for Shaq”, “reduction of teams” and “fatty on the frontpage” posts in the last year.
There's Gotta Be More To Life
Yeah, I felt bad for him. I hope he doesn't quit trying to write humorous stuff
because I think that’s when he’s at his best. I don’t think Dave has a mean bone in his body.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Yeah
He sure seems like a swell guy. I bet he has days where he says, “Why do I bother?” It ticks me off when people get bossy with him. People seem to forget that it is his blog.
Yeah but that's the curse of having a lot of readers
Some of them will be unhappy with you at any given time, the number will depend upon how controversial the topic is. You have to be able to handle that in order to blog in front of a large reader base.
If he actually is frustrated with this, he could consider placing these posts (since they’re basically OT anyway) on a personal blog and linking that blog from here. That way, only people who want to read it will visit, as opposed to the larger user base of Blazer fans who may not be interested in non-Blazer posts, increasing the negative reaction.
It's not often that Dave's humor falls flat with a bunch of people
Even though it was clearly tongue-in-cheek, it kept going on and on and on so it felt a little bit like a rant. There were a ton of great lines though, as usual. But good satire is tougher to write than it looks, and even someone who’s as smart and funny as Dave can have some off days. I also think that when you write a bunch of stuff poking fun at someone — or in this case poking fun at an entire city — it can bounce back at you pretty easily.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db9J_0uu9mg
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
by cloudydays on Sep 13, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
that was sick
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Federer is awsome
did you see that hit between the legs before match point….? unreal
"Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life." William S. Burroughs
that was un freaking believable
I was at Red Robin when it happened…our table was the only one in the restaurant watching it. everyone at our table freaked out while everyone else in the place was trying to figure out what the heck happened.
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 13, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
so is the JD dead, are you guys in another thread, or are y'all in tinychat during the day?
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
Hillsboro Barbie
This Barbie now comes with a stroller and infant doll. Optional accessories include a GED and Tri-Met pass. Illegal Immigrant Ken and his 1979 Caddy were available, but are now very difficult to find since the addition of the infant.
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
and whats with this USA flag?
I liked Mother Russia
SWEEP THE LEG!
by In Walks Rudy on Sep 13, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
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this was performed by professionals
Do not attempt it at home
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
yo roybot
can i count on you for something?
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 13, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions
What Kim Clijsters just pulled off is simply amazing
Where does in rank relative to other recent stunning athletic achievements, like those of Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps?
I don't understand why it is impressive
Not to be snarky, but all she did is have a kid with that guy who sings songs from Free Credit Report and took a two year vacation. She should be more rested then all the other players.
by tominhawaii on Sep 13, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
she's only the 3rd mother ever to win a grand slam, but its not so much about the kid for me
Her daughter is 18 months old, so its not like she came back within a few months of pregnancy. However, she won the freaking US Open in her 3rd tournament back from a more than 2 year hiatus. Further, she beat both Williams sisters along the way. Absolutely remarkable.
My comparisons to Phelps and Bolt are kind of dumb, upon reflection
but come on, how many examples of someone performing at their highest level a month into a return from a 2+ year break in any sport?
MJ was pretty darn good in ’95… the double nickel game, etc. He was a little shaky in the playoffs, but still flat out great.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 13, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think it was a dumb comparison
I’m just not impressed with motherhood compared to all the other things folks come back from. When you compare her to that cancer guy from the Red Sox or Lance Armstrong where they didn’t have a choice. I don’t know how good she was before she was pregnant so I don’t have a benchmark for her.
by tominhawaii on Sep 13, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, you and Cab bring up solid examples
Jon Lester didn’t miss anywhere near two years, but Lance Armstrong won all his tours post-cancer. Stunning feat, for sure.
Further, Clijsters is only 26 whereas MJ and Lance were performing at stunning levels when they were much older.
I’m not a doctor, so I’m not going to try to compare the challenge of returning from the specific cancers Lester and Armstrong had to returning 18 months after motherhood.
For what its worth, before her retirement Clijsters was a very accomplished player who had reached #1 in the world and had gone 1-3 in Grand Slam finals, winning her only previous slam in the 2005 US Open, the last time she played the event.
Well said
I’m a pig, so I’d probably be more impressed if I found her attractive and she didn’t have a kid. Children are a burden on society. ;-)
by tominhawaii on Sep 13, 2009 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
whats the big deal?
the best female VB player I have ever played with has 3 kids and puts the fear of God in pretty much everybody except me.
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
To clarify, though
She had been in intense training since January for this comeback. It’s not like she suddenly said “I’m coming back”, and got a wild card to The Open, and was suddenly just good again. When she walked onto that court two weeks ago, she was in full game shape, and her instincts kicked in. Great story, but it’s only been a couple years since an unseeded woman came back and won a Grand Slam. It’s not unheard of.
Also worth noting that Agassi was notorious for these kinds of comebacks. Well, without the motherhood part. I presume. In fact, pretty sure he won the 1994 US Open while unseeded (but at least played some tournaments to warm up).
Oh, almost forgot
In other sports, George Forman would be an example of a similar event. Just thinking out loud about other examples.
yeah, those are also good points
an example from the women’s tennis world would be Monica Seles, who won the Aussie Open within 6 months of coming back after taking two years off following being stabbed.
None of these are perfect comparisons, but maybe I’m overly hyping Clijsters. Maybe its the most impressive sports comeback story of the past few years (or perhaps decade) as opposed to the greatest ever.
She recovered rapidly and could still clean your clock,no problem
by southern oregon on Sep 14, 2009 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
she she was over the hill at 40 and Misty May was a teenager
They played together for what passed for world class in those days
by southern oregon on Sep 14, 2009 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Where is magnum when I want to gloat about my FF team?
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
maggy come in the room DS is showing us his bathroom in 5 minutes
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
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"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 13, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow this is a slow sunday. just got back from the timbers game check my pictures!
love is my religion :)
so any rappa fans out there want to rep what class act Kayne West is
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
kanye does not = rapper
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yea
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
he may not be classy
but boy is he entertaining
by phillyduck23 on Sep 13, 2009 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
join us tom
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Mortimer, if you are on here, please log onto Gchat.
i have news
Whatever
thetinfoil@gmail.com
by TheTinfoil on Sep 13, 2009 10:31 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
LOL
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by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
dont do it tinfoil!
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by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
but if nobody tells him then he wont ever know. we can keep it a secret lol ...
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by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
to protect him
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by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
not to be mean. i love morty
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by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
You're carrying his baby?!?
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 13, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
why are you in there?
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 13, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
we are in tinychat.com/bedge
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
only in this one instance.
otherwise, the tinychat thing just needs the really stupid stuff out of the JD. which is a good thing
Whatever
thetinfoil@gmail.com
yeah, I don’t understand going off-site for chatting. This is the JD.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 13, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
you didn't really rec
liar!
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 13, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
SO that isnt twitter
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
you dont need a cell phone
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
The advantage of a cell phone is that you can turn the damn thing off.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Sep 13, 2009 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The advantage of not having one is you dont have to pay for the damn thing
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
and you dont have to carry it around
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I have one because my kid wants to keep track of me.
He pays for it. :-)
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
I've given it up, Cabby.
it was like heroin. you try it once or twice, then you either do it forever and you quit cuz it’s not worth it.
Whatever
thetinfoil@gmail.com
good win over Mort today. Braylon Edwards celebrated by dropping another pass.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 13, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Prez,every time I make a tweet you or tweet yourself reply
It dont post,is the some kind of auto delete mod thing?
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 10:42 PM PDT reply actions
no idea....
you can’t say @southern_oregon or it stops it from posting? Or what?
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 13, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
it wants me to do some type in your info registration junk and that stuff is getting old
I try and keep it simple stupid
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
duh I thought I was replying to L-train
no problem with the bedge
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
you dont need a twitter to use tinychat.com
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
on that first replay you can see my legs walking toward blount when he punches his own teammate
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 13, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
awesome
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by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
my little sis,twice Sophia's age,look like any body you know?
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 11:08 PM PDT reply actions
sorta hard to see that one
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by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 13, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Today was what we expected in the NFL, ehh?
Adrian Peterson and Drew Brees just getting ridiculous.
Ha for big man coach!
plus John Carlson.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 13, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
you owned my soul this week.
Unless Philip Rivers gets jiggy tomorrow night.
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 13, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you see the points I left on the bench this week? Yowza. I could have had a really good performance.
In your defense, it was kind of fluky to be beaten by John Carlson.
Though I think LDT, Brady, NE D, and Vincent Jackson will probably score enough tomorrow night to take care of things regardless of Carlson.
I face Sophia next week… hopefully she has a repeat of this week.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 13, 2009 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
shoot i haven’t checked. i musta won right?
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 13, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
wow i wrecked sophia
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 13, 2009 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I have Carlson and the the Giants D
So far so good
by southern oregon on Sep 13, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Has anybody seen Philthy? Is he crying himself to sleep?
Nice job by Green Bay and Jennings while I was asleep. Unless Moss goes for almost 55 points and I get nothing out of my second RB which I guess is unlikely I got this week :)
There's Gotta Be More To Life
I dissed kayne west,it hurt his feelings and he hasent been heard from since
by southern oregon on Sep 14, 2009 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
ppl keep gettin us confused
maybe i should go with another name since he was here 1st, also i dont care if u diss kanye he’s still entertaining in my book
by phillyduck23 on Sep 14, 2009 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
really? I've never got you guys confused.
Don’t listen to Southern Oregon…some people suffer from OAD
(old age disorder)
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 14, 2009 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Some people suffer from geting picked up by the scruff of the the neck
If they dont respect their elders
by southern oregon on Sep 14, 2009 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ll run while I still can run. ’Night BEdgers.
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 14, 2009 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
later gator
It's all about the older guys. --- Cloudydays
by L-TrainFTW! on Sep 14, 2009 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions
what did kanye ever do to you?
he is the voice of the generation and a musical genius. He said so.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
lol philthy is here
was at work all day. today has been a fail on many levels. eagles d beat me in 2 different leagues…grr.
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by Philthyanimal on Sep 14, 2009 1:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Bonzi > Wade and will replace him once Wade leaves
Doubtful, but that would be incredibly funny
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