Posts by dustypanther6

I haven't really been keeping up with the news, but I just saw that BlacKkKlansman landed a nomination in the drama category. That movie is such a damn dramedy, though—it’s hard to know where you're even supposed to slot it 🙂

Why on earth would anyone hate the Redskins? If I didn't check the scores every single week, I’d honestly forget they were even in the NFL

The Patriots, man... they're just better than the Celtics, honestly. And I’ve gotta admit, I’ve completely fallen for BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Vince Wilfork after watching them play a few games. How can you not love guys like that?

Daniel Cooper40 said:I know the match is kicking off soon, but I think Thibaut Courtois actually has a shot at grabbing the Golden Glove. Honestly, looking at those odds at 25, there's real value there. The Golden Glove has been handed out since '94—only six times total so far—and in two instances, it went to a keeper whose team didn't even win the Super Bowl. Back in '94, it was Michel Preud'homme (Belgium wasn't even in the top four then), and in 2002, it was Kahn.

Courtois sits on 22 saves, while Hugo Lloris has 11 and Danijel Subašić has 12. Jordan Pickford is in the mix too, but I doubt he takes it if the Americans lose today. By save count, Courtois is the second-best keeper in the tournament; only Guillermo Ochoa is ahead of him, and only by a couple of saves. If Thibaut pulls something off against England, he could easily hit that number and officially lead the tournament in saves.

The odds were really 25?

Well, look who finally decided to bring up this topic after 8 years. Way to go, 🙂

Dana Brown8 said:I was so captivated by this film that I actually went back for a second viewing yesterday.
The story is beautiful, the music is top-tier—I’ve had the soundtrack on repeat daily—and I left the theater feeling completely moved and strangely energized.
If you have even a passing interest in musicals, do yourself a favor and watch it.
Words don't quite do it justice. Simply excellent.

we're still here 🙂

I have to say, this movie caught me totally off guard in the best way possible. 🙂 I’m actually sitting here listening to the soundtrack for the third time in a row right after getting back from the theater.

Man, people are just so predictable. It drives me absolutely nuts when someone walks around thinking they’re some kind of genius or that they have a "superior" sense of humor compared to everyone else. Look, you just have a different way of looking at things, and that's it. End of story.

Just another guy stepping up to say that the 21 Jump Street movies are absolute gems

Eric Fox7 said:I don't know if you're just trolling here, but the discs women throw are about half the weight of the ones men use.

Half-trolling. Thinks he's being incredibly clever while the rest of us are just idiots.

Harold Anderson3 said:Look, regardless of how you slice it, the answer is simple: a shot put only gets acceleration for about half a meter at most. A hammer thrower, though? They’re spinning that thing for maybe 5 or 6 meters before release. Sure, maybe we could hurl a shot put further than the world record, but only if we tied it to a wire 🙂

That's actually a pretty solid answer. Got any other interesting physics or sports trivia up your sleeve?

Harold Anderson3 said:Trick question here: which is heavier, a shot put or a hammer?
I'll give you my take: they weigh about the same. But if that's true, how does the hammer fly roughly four times further, and why do the shot putters look way more massive than the hammer throwers? I guess there's a physics explanation for that, but still...🍿

Some big smart-aleck

coastalhound53 said:The last British runner was stepping way out onto the outer lane during that tight part of the curve while waiting for the baton, stomping all over the track next to her... I'm trying to dig up that one men's relay team from a few years back that got disqualified for doing the exact same thing in the finals..

If I remember correctly—and I’m pretty sure I do—as long as you aren't obstructing the runners around you (whether it's a relay or an individual sprint), you're allowed to cut into the outer lane during the curve. You can even run in it. Then, once you hit the home stretch, you've got the whole width to work with on both sides, because honestly, if you don't use the space, you're just sabotaging yourself, right?

bluebison47 said:Look, if the number gets ripped off, 🤣 then the fact that she ended up lying on that exact same spot afterward doesn't really matter, does it? 🤣

Okay, now try this logic: assume the number isn't even there—like it's just taped on with Scotch tape or printed directly onto her jumpsuit. In that scenario, her body isn't actually touching the sand at all (at least not where the number would have been), right?

steeleagle152 said:He’s going to have to eat a hell of a lot more than just snacks if he ever wants to take down Tiger Woods.

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It's happening—check out this photo of him posted to Instagram by Lindsey Vonn 🙂

Joseph Kern5 said:I had some downtime, so I started coming up with nicknames for their players. I based them on legendary clubs, national teams, and actual handball icons: Plaue, Rex (aka Rex), Nowacki, Papirow, and Born (aka Born in USA).

You're way ahead of your time🙏

Joseph Kern5 said:Maybe this concept could actually work. Imagine having one player stationed deep in the opponent's half, just waiting for a fast break. Sure, it’s a massive gamble for the defense, but if there's a block or a bad pass, your guys just zip the ball forward to him, and he’s suddenly one-on-one with the keeper. On the flip side, you'd definitely have an opposing player babysitting that guy. People used to laugh at the old 3-3 defensive setups and those "glue" tactics. Nowadays, they laugh at the Empty Goal... give it a few years, and people will be exploiting this "new" tactic too.

That's a killer idea. Honestly, that's exactly how I used to play in NBA Live 2003 🙂—you basically set it up so you're always controlling one specific guy, and your teammates just feed him the moment you hit X and sprint toward the basket.

Seriously though, man, tell me where you get your info. Who's the plug?

dustyridge3 said:Some kid playing for the Savannah Jaguars told me it's allowed—honestly, it would have seemed weird to me too.

I just checked the rulebook and yeah, it's totally fine. I'd bet my life that back in my ten years in this industry, they wouldn't have let us get away with it.

Since nobody bothered to get back to me, I’m posting this again in hopes that someone actually has an answer: since when is scoring a goal directly from a kick-in legal?

neonviper8 said:Look, Babcock isn't a bad coach. He’s got something about him, I'll give him that. But that call at 30-29? Bringing in a seventh man on the offensive? That was hands down the single worst tactical blunder in the history of all American national teams.

We should be looking at executing that seventh game at about 80% capacity, but instead, we’re sitting here struggling to hit even 50%. It’s absolutely mental—just pure, unadulterated gambling at a time when we can't afford to take those kinds of risks!

American on the wing, Lacković at striker?