Friday night linkalicousness
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 7:56 PM CST
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Before I link, I just want to say, I'm fired up about having just received my "Jackie Treehorn Presents Logjammin' " t-shirt, which just arrived in the mail, and which I'm wearing right now. My wife says she doesn't remember me ever being this excited about anything before. I think that I'm going to wear it to this year's LSB Knox Stalk. In fact, I think we should all don Logjammin' t-shirts to wear to Knox Stalk.
Anyway...Keith Law thinks the Indians got Mark DeRosa for cheap, giving up a future middle reliever and two arms that likely won't amount to anything for a nice, reasonable third baseman for them.
The more I think about this, the more I wonder why he's not a Ranger right now. I wonder if the Rangers weren't interested, if they just would rather go with Travis Metcalf than pay DeRosa, if DeRosa wouldn't fit in their budget, or if the Cubs wanted more than the Rangers were willing to part with.
T.R. Sullivan had a blog post up this morning that I missed, with his Friday morning notes...
I've always liked Randy Shannon, even before he made the Cowboys as a rookie 12th round draft pick in Jimmy Johnson's first season. I seem to recall a story about him taking Cortez Kennedy under his wing at Miami and making Kennedy train with him, helping Kennedy become a first round pick. So it was disappointing to read this story about Shannon refusing to let a player transfer unless the player agrees not to go to any SEC school, any ACC school, or any team in Florida.
This morning, Rob Neyer linked this story in SI back in 1981 that made Bill James famous. Or semi-famous, anyway. Check it out.
Jon Heyman reports that the Dodgers and Andruw Jones have agreed to re-work Jones' deal to defer about $12 million of this year's salary, apparently as a precursor to sending Jones elsewhere.
Jeff Moorad has resigned as CEO of the Arizona D-Backs, as he works on putting together a group to purchase the San Diego Padres. The Padres are up on the market as owner John Moores goes through a contentious divorce out in California.
Buster Olney says the union expects Milton Bradley's deal with the Cubs to approach $10 million per year for three years. Olney also has doubts about whether Bradley will stay on the field enough to make this deal worthwhile for Chicago.
John Sickels runs down the top 20 M's prospects.
Bill Simmons did a mailbag column the day after Christmas that was pretty funny. This was my favorite:
Q: I dare you to think of anything better than taking a girl home from the bar on Halloween and watching her put on her costume as she's leaving the next morning. Yeah, can't be done. Hands down the best hookup moment possible.
-- Adam V., Hibbing, Minn.
Now, I kind of wish I was single so I could go do that on Halloween this year.
And a public service announcement...if you look like you have a Middle Eastern background, when you get on a plane, don't speculate about what part of the plane it is safest to sit in. You'll get thrown off.
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Which team
is up to taking Andruw Jones? The Mets?
Anyway, what was that about Milton being linked to the Nats? Was it another one of their “we tried” ploys? I don’t think $3mil a year is that bad for his production, even if it is from a handful of games. I’m just curious about when they’ll bench Fuku.
by jonthefon on Jan 2, 2009 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think the deal is $10m per season ...
as opposed to $10m total. If he was willing to play for that little, he’d probably still be a Ranger.
by Athos on Jan 2, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is this the same Jeff Moorad that represented Juan Gonzalez back in the day?
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
No. That one is pretty cool, though.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wanna see a picture
of the Logjammin’ shirt.
by chief on Jan 2, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network,
I know it has its own thread but wow what a glorious channel and concept!!
by Michael Cave on Jan 2, 2009 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is the Logjammin' motif
a sexual-preference thing?
Just innocently asking…
I'm just killing time until I'm reincarnated.
by Clueless on Jan 2, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Only a reference from the eighth greatest movie ever made.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LSB film critic fight in 3...2...
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You'd be amazed how much more compelling Coen Brother movies are with hyrdoponic marijuana.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
I wouldn’t know, so perhaps you’re right.
As it is, I find them very self-satisfied. I just watched Burn After Reading the other day, and it suffered from the same problem. Not a terrible flick (like I consider Lebowski to be) but nothing spectacular.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm suddenly curious to know what you would consider a good film.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Casablanca
Is my stock answer. Of course, it has its flaws, but I enjoy it more than any other movie.
I don’t really keep a list, so I can only give a thumbs-up/thumbs-down to any movie mentioned.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But while
We’re discussing it, I have to know what your #1 is.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite movies on my fb profile
Caddyshack, Nothing to Lose, Swingers, Rounders, Major League, Above the Rim, Tin Cup, The Rock, Boiler Room, Coming to America, About a Boy, Wedding Crashers, Sideways, Scarface, The Aviator, The Girl Next Door, Better Off Dead, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Out Cold, Not Another Teen Movie
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what a great movie
Watch City of Men, homes. It’s got a few misses in there but for the most part it’s a great follow-up to City of God
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Jan 3, 2009 12:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
City of Men
Very disappointing.
Disagree.
Nah, noob.
by Brian Thomas on Jan 5, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
come on
does Citizen Kane really lock you into watching it, rearranging your whole day, after seeing it’s on TV while you’re flipping through the channels?
The Godfather.
Mass X Acceleration = Force
by SteveP on Jan 2, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're not giving Gregg Toland his due.
Talk to Gordon Willis and he’ll tell you that Toland’s shadows was a huge influence on his cinematography.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Was the Godfather good even?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know
I was referring to this clip.
http://www.sporko.com/videos/324/Family_Guy:_The_Godfather/
It’s Family Guy, but give it a chance AJM.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
I prefer Godfather the book over the movie…my favorite book of all-time.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There was very little in the book that wasn't in the movie
Might be the only time in recorded history where the movie WAS better than the book.
You need to read better books…
Nah, noob.
by Brian Thomas on Jan 5, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Movie was better
Indeed. The book was still enjoyable, but hardly on the level of the movie.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 5, 2009 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Godfather is awesome
You might have to watch it a couple of times though to understand everything.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 2, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched it twice in high school
And all I got was a headache and a bad grade on the report I was supposed to write on it.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Godfather 3 sucks
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 2, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like 3.
Who doesn’t enjoy train wrecks?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jan 2, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you watched it 3 times
You would have loved it
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 2, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Never seen it
Wouldn’t know.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hah
Now that’s a shiny one to pull out of your ass. You get the rec.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like that movie too
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 3, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gordo
starter kit, except you aren’t funny……
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He
doesn’t like anything “popular”. Always trying to show how he is “smarter” than others by letting you know that he watches or reads classics and/or abstract titles.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's
Retarded. Casablanca is the most popular movie of all time.
Dolt.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol true
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm
sure you’ve seen it multiple times. You stick sucking Miles’ teets?
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"you stick sucking Miles' teets?"
Is that english? If so, I’m not sure what it means…
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
for that
to be a college kids favorite movie is pathetic, although I know it is due to your supreme intellect that you are able to claim such a thing.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic?
I guess you’re entitled to your opinion. What would you have my favorite movie be? Caddyshack?
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I just
doubt its your favorite movie, but if you say so……
Favorite book? War and Peace, Moby Dick, something by Dostoevsky?
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So he is lying on LSB about his favorite movie?
You sound jealous or something…it’s really weird.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In fairness
I do have a history of lying about useless information.
I guess I really don’t care if he believes me on this one.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I guess so
but I had to get your back here. Red Shoe is being ridiculous for no reason.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
What do you want him to do? Provide a cogent sports point? Don’t be silly.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
cogent sports question:
Are Tech and Leach gonna get a deal done?
They both seem to have the upper hand, depending on which side you look at it from.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tech is sending Leach to Boston...
…for Clay Buchholz.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
No, no
That was a single, at least.
I don’t think you are the best person to judge what is funny.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whats the holdup?
the buy-out clause?
Haven’t we lost a couple of recruits due to this impasse already?
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
Once he started getting buzz, he decided to wait until the season was over to mull over all options.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
r there
any desirable jobs still open?
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
jealous......
true enough. Faulkner, Casablanca. Kid kicks it old school and real uber intelligent like, you know. I’m just not smart enough for his favs, thats all.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love
That just because something is old, it’s great and pretentious to you.
Grow up, man.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough....
my man-crush lives on.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
x
Is this Brett, with the scarf (fast forward to 1:10 in)?
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't get it.
My favorite band is the Beatles, and movie Casablanca.
I’m a fucking mainstream whore.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Beatles!
It was my Bar-Mitzvah party theme.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha Casablanca
That is just classic.
It just fits so perfectly that its you that said that. Reinforcing my theory that you just might the most boring person in the entire world.
by SaltyGoesYard on Jan 2, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Its beyond me why you're getting dogpiled for this.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh.
It’s the thing to do, I guess.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am not getting on the dogpile
I thought it was the perfect response, if you have ever seen any of Brett’s posting history.
by SaltyGoesYard on Jan 2, 2009 10:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree
That I’m boring, but I wonder what exactly you’re referring to.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because it's an answer that sounds good.
But you’d be hard-pressed to find a person here who doesn’t think the Beatles were revolutionary.
Or at the very least, good.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tobias from Arrested Development?
BTW who is the girl behind the counter? I feel like I know her from something.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That’s David Cross.
The girl behind the counter is Mary Lynn Rathsjub (or something). She’s in 24, and was on the Larry Sanders Show. She dated Cross at the time that season of Mr. Show was filmed.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that the episode where the guys...
do megaphone music?
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Jan 3, 2009 1:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TIE RACK!! ELECTRIC TIE RACK!!
SPINNING ALL OVER TOWNNNN!!
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Jan 3, 2009 1:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This answer
intrigues me. Not because I revere you as a cinematic purist, but just kinda as a give up answer. I am by no means hating on Casablanca because it was made before my time. Hell, I dig musicians like Robert Johnson, and Charlie Patton for crissakes, but I just do not like the older genre of movie (unless it is or Laurel and Hardy, Fields or Keaton for some odd reason).
With Casablanca there is no real twist of an ending, there are only so many times you can have a close-up of the actor’s eyes in a forced emotional moment. I dunno, that movie just seems good for a stock answer because that is all it is, a stock answer. Some movie you can pick out of a crowd because it’s an easy pick. Like when you ask someone what their favorite Eagles album is (cue the Dude’s “I fucking hate the Eagles, man!”) and they answer with “Their Greatest Hits”. Just a fucking give up answer to me….
Now I’m not here to pit any Coen Bro.s movie against Casablanca, but for fuck’s sakes at least the dialogue in The Big Leb, Raising Arizona, Miller’s Crossing and even OBWAT is engaging and laugh out loud hilarious in parts.
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Jan 3, 2009 12:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
You feel that way. I respectfully disagree.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No need to be sorry
I am truly curious as to what you see in that movie to make it your favorite. OC indirectly cited the cinematic breakthroughs present in Citizen Kane as a reason why he likes that movie so much. So what is it with Casablanca for you? Do you dig the hype and that carries over into the movie itself? Or do you like it because it was such a great movie for it’s time? Or…do you just like the movie itself that much?
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Jan 3, 2009 1:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Since you responded that way, I feel bad for throwing a little bitch tantrum below. Apologies.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So I'll tell you.
The hype meant nothing to me, since the first time I saw it, I was only vaguely aware of its significance.
It has nothing to do with the circumstances. I have no deep justification, really. It wasn’t particularly groundbreaking in any cinematic sense, though the pacing and editing really are excellent.
The dialog and humor are well-documented.
In the end, it was a very nicely-told story with enough flourishes to make me be fascinated every time I watch it.
There are, of course, artsier movies in my collection, but none are as mood-independent as that one.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hah.
Dialog? I can hear Wyo coming round the bend.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
My curiosity is sated.
Now…if you’d care to indulge me….why the hate for Raising Arizona?
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Jan 3, 2009 1:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Basically
I just didn’t like it at all. I didn’t find it funny or interesting in any way. I’m very simple when it comes to movies, I suppose.
I haven’t seen them all, but of the Coen movies, they fall into one of two categories for me: 1. horrible; 2. enjoyable but not great.
I’d say Raising Arizona, Lebowski, Hudsucker, O Brother, Ladykillers and Intolerable Cruelty fall in the first.
Fargo, Burn After Reading and No Country fall into the second.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Coen Brothers
I’ve noticed that people either love them or hate them it’s weird. There doesn’t seem to be much middle ground.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 6:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Coen Bros
I think their comedies generally suck. Big Lebowski is the only one I liked.
But their dramedys are amazing. Miller’s Crossing is my all time fave. Fargo, Blood Simple, No Country, were all fantastic. I enjoyed the man who wasn’t there quite a bit also.
Nah, noob.
by Brian Thomas on Jan 5, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I think it’s pretty fucking arrogant of you to assume that just because a lot of people agree with me, or that I agree with a lot of people, that I’m giving some kind of “safe” answer.
Look, if you don’t like Casablanca, that’s fine. I really don’t give a shit, but don’t swoop in and tell me that I’ve given a “give up answer” because I like a very famous movie. It makes you seem like a douche, and I don’t know if you are one or not, but you’re creeping in that direction in my mind.
Though Casablanca is doubtless the most-quoted film of all-time, I really don’t grow attached to movies based on how many lines or scenes I can lamely quote to somebody else, which seems to be the calling card of most of these Coen fanatics.
So I guess my disagreement wasn’t very respectful after all.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BRETT - 1, WORLD - 0!!
Take that, world!!
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Jan 3, 2009 1:34 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Didn't
Adam ask you to not respond to me? Isn’t that what you also wanted?
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BRETT - 2, WORLD - 0!!
Take that, world!!
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Jan 3, 2009 1:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Had to stew on that one a while, huh?
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BRETT - 3, WORLD - 0!!
et cetera.
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Jan 3, 2009 1:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So
Keep doing it.
I love that you’re the first to get tired of your bits.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 1:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's true...
everyone else loves my bits.
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Jan 3, 2009 2:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
x
They’ll outlive us all, I’m sure.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 2:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This thread is classic Brett...
I’m bookmarking it.
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Jan 3, 2009 2:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Book it babe
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 3, 2009 2:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate these movie and music arguments
and I find Brett’s answers just fine and no reason to accuse him of trying to be safe, intellectual, or anything else. I love Casablanca and if it’s on I stop what I’m doing and watch it. There are some movies on the all time great lists that I can’t stand, some I love. I will stop and watch either of the Godfathers (I don’t care for the 3rd one), On the Waterfront, Citizen Kane, Mary Poppins, Seven Samouri, An Affair to Remember, and a host of others great and not so great. I was born too late, I think.
It’s all subjective, folks. These movie and music (and tv shows, too I guess) mostly end up being excuses for people to pretend that their subjective tastes should somehow be the barometer of greatness for the rest of the population.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 3, 2009 1:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone always want’s to sound like they are better than everyone else.
I personally didn’t think casablanca was that great, no big deal.
Citizen Cane however was a cinematic masterpiece especially when you watch it right after another movie of that era. (though it isn’t quite the same when you already know the rosebud thing)
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 6:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gardner, your answers to almost every question
posed to you are ….calculated.
You may actually enjoy something more than “Casablanca” but that would ruin your entire faux intellectual shtick.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 3, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand, I don't really care where my movie
favorites slot me…
The Wizard of Oz
It’s A Wonderful LIfe
Stalag 17
Rocky
The French Connection
Hoosiers
The Godfather
The Godfather 2
Goodfellas
The Verdict
Raising Arizona
North Dallas Forty
Apocalypse Now
Fandango
Platoon
Manhattan
Easy Rider
Play It Again Sam
Annie Hall
ChinaTown
Wall Street
JFK
Field Of Dreams
The Silence of the Lambs
Pulp Fiction
Reservoir Dogs
———————————————
26 movies off the top of my head that I love and who really gives a damn where that slots me?
Also, give me The Rolling Stones over The Beatles.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 3, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good list
of movies Josey. But I’ll take The Who over both the Rolling Stones and Beatles.
Mitch Moreland - Rangers 2009 Minor League Player of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 3, 2009 12:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ranger Mad -
The best concert I ever saw was The Who at Reunion Arena in July 1980.
The Who, in their prime were the best band ever but their prime was really only from ‘68-72. The trio of Tommy, Who’s Next and Quadraphenia (the best album ever by anybody) have not been equalled.
Personally, I believe the window of greatness from The Stones lasted from ‘65-’81. Not everything they did was a home run but upon further review, Tattoo You & Some Girls were very good and some of the songs recorded on Black & Blue (“Hand of Fate”) are as good as anything they’ve ever done. “Time Waits For No One” off of It’s Only Rock N Roll is one of my all-time faves. Give me the Mick Taylor years over everybody else.
It is a great discussion, both bands were phenomenal and it depends what you want. The incredible highs of The Who or the sustained excellence of The Stones – everybody wins.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 4, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Of that era
best live band – The Who, best studio band – The Beatles, best mix of both – Stones.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 4, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's retarded
I also enjoy Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. Are those intellectual films?
You don’t know a thing about me.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see
That you’re just like red shoe, in that you assume that because something is old and very popular, it’s “intellectual shtick”.
It couldn’t just be that I enjoy Casablanca and The Sound and the Fury?
There are a million movies and novels that are more “intellectual” than those two.
But then again, I’m sure anything more than a coffee-table baseball book to you is intellectual reading.
And from your movie list, I can tell you’re nothing more than standard-grade anti-intellectual gutter-trash. Very calculated to make you seem like a tremendous douchebag.
Fortunately for you, it works. I guess my big, double-secret faux-intellectual calculation has backfired, since all you genius have sniffed it out.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the irony...............
of you responding to yourself.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 3, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Methinks you missed
the irony, guy.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 3, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the irony
is evrerywhere you look in this thread
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 3, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
You know what irony is.
by brettgardner on Jan 3, 2009 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
let me try
You were called a faux intellect for claiming Casablanca was your favorite movie. -Thats ironic
You rebutted with the assertion that you were a “regular Joe” because Casablanca is such a popular movie, although the number of people alive today who have seen that movie is assuredly lower than people who have seen The Big Lebowski(the film that got this whole ball rolling). -thats ironic
Look, your clearly a smart guy, who got called out for being “fake smart”.
You fought that attack be stating that you are just a mainstream whore. -thats ironic
In your efforts to be “normal” you get called out for being highfalutin. -thats ironic
I know what irony is, although the irony referenced by Rodney may have been lost on me, which is itself ironic.
You truly are an LSB ratings magnet…..
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 3, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on the outside,
looking in.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 3, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone ever studied Alanis Morrisette's lyrics to "Ironic"?
None of the things cited in that song are in fact ironic.
by oc on Jan 3, 2009 10:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say the dialogue is frequently laugh out loud hilarious in Casablanca
The dialogue is my favorite part…
Nah, noob.
by Brian Thomas on Jan 5, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Another movie I like with cheesy lines
10 commandments. The music is good and cheesy, too.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 5, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Burn after Reading
is a great film! It has all the necessary ingredients for a Coen classic! I’ve seen it twice already. Loved the car scene with Pitt and Malkovich! All characters we funny to me! Loved it!
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 12:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was pretty good.
When he introduces Frances McDormand to his “chair”, I nearly fell off the couch I was laughing so hard.
by Athos on Jan 3, 2009 12:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My Comment
was suppose to up top and for whatever reason it dropped down here (twice)?? The chair is good. Two many funny scenes to comment for me!
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 1:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's good
but lets not get carried away…
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 3, 2009 1:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought
raising arizona was great too…. i have never seen any of the big three discussed (citizen kane, on the waterfront or casablanca) tonight. I have seen Treasure of Sierra Madre though… does that count?
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 1:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Burn After Reading
I had heard that it was only average for a coen film, but i still havent seen it.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 6:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For me
Coen films tend to be hit or miss. This one was a huge hit.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 3, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Burn After Reading
put me to sleep. I’m still working up the resolve to try it again.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 3, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
I went to watch that in theater and left because I was about to fall asleep. BTW, there were only like 5 people in the theater and four of us walked out.
"that’s like saying because i wear a hat it keeps aliens away, just because since i’ve worn the hat aliens have never come and anally probed me." -rentz
by coolaid on Jan 3, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was hilarious
The ending of the movie made the whole thing priceless.
Also, another movie I liked that kind of reminded me of that is Chaos Theory with Ryan Reynolds.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 3, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Burn after Reading
is a great film! It has all the necessary ingredients for a Coen classic! I’ve seen it twice already. Loved the car scene with Pitt and Malkovich! All characters we funny to me! Loved it!
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 12:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
awful
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Very awful.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure...
remember when we used to be friends?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm friends with everybody. Even MuscleFag.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that's because he could kick ur butt
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, because the internet is the wrong forum to take things seriously.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are so wise...teach me more.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you disagree with something, explain why.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I recently saw the Arizona movie
I heard good things. I thought it was alright but I think I prefer Big Leb. Nic Cage kind of annoys me I think.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Believe it or not, that is one of his finest roles.
Which speaks volumes about his acting ability.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ranking Coen Brothers movies
1. Miller’s Crossing
2. Big Lebowski
3. Barton Fink
4. No Country for Old Men
5. O Brother, Where Art Thou
6. Raising Arizona
7. Blood Simple
8. The Man Who Wasn’t There (which had the added bonus of introducing me to the delectable Scarlett Johanssen)
9. Fargo
800. Hudsucker Proxy. It was terrible
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh ...
No Country for Old Men was their best. O Brother, Where Art Thou is a close second with Lebowski in 3rd.
Have you seen Burn After Reading yet?
by Athos on Jan 2, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Both of those suck
The Big Lebowski and Burn After Reading are great.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 2, 2009 10:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You thought No Country sucked?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jan 2, 2009 11:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was overrated
But it certainly didn’t suck. There were parts of it that were very, very good.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 11:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Most people I've talked to were disappointed in it's lack of closure.
I actually find that to be it’s best quality.
Not everything in life has an ending.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 11:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gagree.
It was the middle/3Q that bothered me. The beginning and ending were great.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My issue
was the introduction of Woody Harellson. Now I get the fact that they needed to introduce that character, but Woody Harrellson? That was a bad casting call, in my estimation.
I did like the movie, though. Just ain’t one of my faves of theirs. maybe it’s because it is an adaptation so they couldn’t run with it like they’d want to, but damnit if Anton Chigur isn’t one of the meanest sumbitches I’ve ever seen on the screen…
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Jan 3, 2009 1:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just didn't find any bit of
it entertaining or thought provoking or anything really. Everything just moved slowly and was extremely dull. The few scenes with action were crap and I hated that there wasn’t any closure to the movie. Some movies work without a real ending, but this wasn’t one of them.
And I would say that the hype probably ruined it a bit for me. I wanted to see it when I first saw the trailers for it, but never got a chance until it was on DVD. At that point, people were saying it was the best movie of the year and I didn’t think it was anything even close.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 3, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Y'know, for kids!
Youaren’t ranking Ladykillers and Intolerable Cruelty? Were those worse than Hudsucker Proxy?
I just can’t wait until they quit doing adaptations and get back to their own shit.
As for your list, why all the hate for Raising Arizona? That movie was greatness. But I guess a #6 in a Coen Bro’s movies list would be a #1 in a lot of other lists…hard to really nail down a list. Although, Big Leb and Miller’s Crossing all belong in the top 3 no matter what order
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Jan 3, 2009 12:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Intolerable Cruelty wasn't bad
It just started wayyyy slow.
by rcreative on Jan 3, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't seen Ladykillers or Intolerable Cruelty
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 3, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They both suck ass
But ladykillers sucked way way more…
Nah, noob.
by Brian Thomas on Jan 5, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hudsucker Proxy was hilarious.
I’d have Big Lebowski should be ranked first and The Ladykillers ranked last. I’d also have O Brother higher, but that’s just my preference.
by rcreative on Jan 3, 2009 12:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just didn't care that much for it
At least, compared to the others. The top 8 are all better than 90% of the other movies I’ve seen in my life.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 3, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Greatest Movie....
No question about it – El Cid. Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren and a cast of thousands. The epic of epics.
Foolish consistency is the hobgobblin of little minds - Emerson
by RangerEddie on Jan 3, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm confused on the DeRosa issue too
by Brett Perryman on Jan 2, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tommy Hunter
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looking back...
Carlos Lee got us Beavan and Borbon, GMJ Main and Neil Ramirez.
Not bad.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And Nelson Cruz
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Main & Ramirez / 55 million near worthless dollars ?
Main & Ramirez / 55 million near worthless dollars ?
tough one
by Brett Perryman on Jan 2, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
That’s ol GMJ, still serving our cause from afar… Angels owe him $10 mil this year, and can’t trade him till next.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to email Jim Reeves...
…remind him of the column he wrote a week into the 2007 season about what a great deal that was for the Angels and how stupid the Rangers were for not giving GMJ his $10 million per year, and asking him if he’s changed his mind on that…
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
done and done.
Mass X Acceleration = Force
by SteveP on Jan 2, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
response?
"A ~.650 OPS from a COF should get you deported, not traded for."
- The Huntressatron
by Chase Irwin on Jan 6, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looking back some more
God, the 2005 draft sucked… though not as much as ’02 obviously.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bad first round pick
but the draft overall was pretty par for the course for Texas. In 2004 they have no regular MLBers, with Hurley and Boggs as possibilities and none of their top 20 prospects outside of Hurley.
That 2005 netted them Teagarden and Duran, and no other of their top 20 prospects.
2006 brought Davis and Holland, plus Kiker.
If you take those three drafts, getting Holland as a DFE was really the main difference at this point.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 2, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True
I was mainly looking at Mayberry and Whittleman being the top 2 picks. Ugh.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Diamond is a top 20 prospect.
Or, he should be anyways.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jan 2, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But if we’re using your system of ranking, 2006 has a superstud IF prospect to balance that out.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 2, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have Diamond seven spots higher than Lemon.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jan 2, 2009 10:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In your estimation
Do you see Diamond as being a MLB caliber Starter? And if so, how high in a staff? I guess I have just written him off as a starter and anyone who sees starter potential in him (and one whose evaluations I respect) intrigues me
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Jan 3, 2009 1:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see the potential as still being there, but I'm bullish as hell on the guy.
With his ability to miss bats I see him as a potential #2 if things work out, though more likely as a #3 type.
Think Brett Myers, sans the wife punching.
He’s getting pretty old at this point though, so I think there might be some pressure to eschew letting him work back in as a starter in AA/AAA and just go ahead and get him into the major league bullpen so that he finally “arrives”.
I think we’ll know for sure by the end of July what we have in a post-TJS Thomas Diamond.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jan 3, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm high on TD also.
I’d be curious to hear Jason opine on him.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 3, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 3, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You sure are
but I’m bullish as hell on the guy…With his ability to miss bats I see him as a potential #2 if things work out, though more likely as a #3 type. Think Brett Myers, sans the wife punching.
Actually that might be a rare understatement. Maybe hyper-bullish? Superinsane-bullish?
by Brett Perryman on Jan 3, 2009 11:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sonnanstine-bullish, even.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 4, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
x
In 2004 they have no regular MLBers,
Their 11th round pick is going to start the season as a regular MLBer.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 2, 2009 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a prediction
and really unfortunate if it proves true.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 2, 2009 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2006
don’t forget about DRH
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 2, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glazing over players like
him, Hulett and Mathis. There were obviously some other bit MLBers as well as fringy prospects in each of those drafts.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 2, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who would you rather have at 3B next year?
DeRosa or Jesus?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Neither
I want Chuck Norris.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That isn't a realistic option...
Jesus and DeRosa are.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Jan 2, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Utah
hangs on do they finish the year as the #2 team in nation(BCS)?
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We probably have to wait for the national title game to decide that.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well the loser
of that game would certainly drop below 2, don’t you think? Texas may snag the 2 spot with a big W. Hell, at this point I think Utah should start a PR rollout about deserving the championship……
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What if the title game goes into overtime?
With the score 17-17?
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i like that
keeping all the options on the table.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
13-0 And ....
Do you realize that Utah’s toughest game was at home against TCU ? Will be interesting to see where they and USC end up.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Jan 2, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Utah
I watched most of the sugar bowl and was very impressed with Utah, but if they want to do themselves a favor come bcs selection time they need to schedule a few tougher opponents.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 7:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How were they...
supposed to know Michigan was going to be that bad this year?
Oregon St. was a pretty good PAC-10 team.
Utah St. is an in-state rivalry, although I know they aren’t very good.
Weber St. was put on the schedule because they are another in state school and our old coach is now the coach there, so that was kinda a favor to him. Although I don’t think any IA school should be putting any IIA schools on their schedule anymore.
I’m tired of hearing this argument. Utah has a higher stregnth of schedule than Bama and Florida. They beat 5 teams that went to bowl games. The MWC was probably the 3rd toughest conference in college football this year behind the Big XII and the SEC, and we just saw what they did to one of the top 2 teams in the SEC. I’m finding myself talking them into a #1 ranking for the AP as I type this…
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 3, 2009 10:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
geez
settle down, didnt say they sucked or anything.
I was simply saying they always seem to be the victim of the bcs and putting a team like ou, texas or usc on the schedule would benefit them greatly.
But i also understand these out of conference games are scheduled years in advance.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry...
if that came off pushy. I’ve just heard that argument for 5+ years now since we went to the Fiesta Bowl.
The problem with putting one of those teams on the schedule is that they don’t want to play a team like Utah. They see it as a no win situation for them. They already play in a tough conference and don’t want to schedule a tough out of conference game like Utah. Even when a team like that does (Michigan) it isn’t a home and home. Putting Michigan on the schedule was kinda a last minute thing when they had an opening on their schedule. Teams like that won’t come out to Salt Lake and play the Utes.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 3, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
the top schools don’t want to schedule a team like utah, which sucks. I’d love to see texas play a mwc team. Heck a tcu vs ut matchup would be perfect.
But the bottom line is when you play in a perceived “weak” conference it’s going to hurt the way you get ranked fair or not. All of this is just more argument for some form of playoff system.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't TCU on the Horns schedule in 07?
Seems like they have played them several times
by BEW on Jan 3, 2009 11:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
upcoming non-conference opponents
significant games. Looks like they are trying to add some tougher opponents.
2009
9-5 Utah State
9-12 @ San Jose State
9-19 @ Oregon
9-26 Louisville
2010
9-18 @ Iowa State
9-25 San Jose State
11-13 @ Notre Dame
2011
9-3 Iowa State
9-17 Oregon
TBA @ Boise State
2012
8-30 Washington State
9-8 @ Utah State
9-22 @ Colorado
9-29 Boise State
2013
8-31 Utah State
9-14 @ Washington State
9-21 Colorado
9-28 @ Boise State
http://www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/future_schedules/utah.htm
Mitch Moreland - Rangers 2009 Minor League Player of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 3, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As an Iowa State fan (and season ticket holder)
I hope the Cyclones DO prove to be a tougher opponent than they would be right now. They have some work to do though.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 3, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I nominate this thread as fanpost of the year.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So
If we copied/psted every comment in this thread into a fanpost and posted it, it would be fanpost of the year?
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 10:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Technically, Adam is a 'fan' of the Rangers and Lone Star Ball.
Thus front-page posts are also considered ‘fanposts’.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not really.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 10:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Adam
Is the blog author and admin. He basically works for SBnation. Therefore, his posts are considered the actual blog posts or articles on here, versus the fanposts, which are the opinions and findings of readers.
Are we really debating this?
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 2, 2009 10:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
I should have given you the T.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Very well.
I nominate this thread for ‘post’ of the year.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Your picture-posting skills are getting better.
by oc on Jan 2, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
*beams*
But it’s two-and-done now. Gotta know when to pass the ball.
by brettgardner on Jan 2, 2009 10:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Meyers
wasn’t he a bright shining star at one point in his career? He seems to be largely irrelevant in the broadcasting landscape these days.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 2, 2009 10:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
speaking of broadcasting . . .
Pat Summerall – I don’t know whether to have compassion for him as an old man trying his best or be angry at him for butchering the game.
by Randy Richardson on Jan 3, 2009 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Summerall did not sound good at all in the booth today…
In Smoak We Trust
by Smoak Some on Jan 3, 2009 1:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's and understatement...
he sounded horrible.
I’ll give him a break though because he’s been doing it so long now.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 3, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Summerall
I can’t hate on the guy, I just love hearing him call a game too much to care if he did it well or not.
Summerall on a bad day is better than a bunch of the guys they’ve thrown out there for some of the other games.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 7:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
MWC
They should have an automatic BCS bid. PAC-10 is a joke except for USC.
by Monkey Brain on Jan 3, 2009 12:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pac 10
is 5-0 in Bowl games this year.
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 1:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Luck!
Actually oregon impressed me in their game vs ok. state.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 7:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Luck
got UT or VY the win over USC a couple of years back too.
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No
The better team won that game
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
by bigsteve on Jan 3, 2009 10:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
opinion
USC gets that first down with Lendale or Reggie doesnt do that crazy toss that ends up a fumble then it looks like USC kills the clock.
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no
a good college qb got them that win over an overrated over hyped usc team.
and honestly i was kidding about the luck part, but then again look at some of the teams they won bowl games against.
Pittsburgh and a weak Miami?
The legit wins there were Oregon and USC.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
opinion
i hear you. i have my opionion. UT won the game so that is what really matters. I have a question though, has UT ever lost a game to a weaker opponent? Does that not make them (UT) still a better team? Think about it?
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ivan Meisel
Thinks MIke Riley is the best coach in the Country. How many bowl games has Oregon State won in a row now? Eight?
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oregon State
5 bowl wins in a row against fairly weak teams.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
Oklahoma State, Penn State, BYU#17 (and 10-1) at one time, and a #18 Pitt team. The weakest opponent was Miami? I would say that is not weak teams!
by mrichardson70 on Jan 4, 2009 12:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do believe...
there is a team out there that has won 8 bowl games in a row.
Who could that be? =P
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 3, 2009 11:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A loss is a loss
When you lose you obviously aren’t the best team that day and thats what it really comes down to.
When it comes to usc everyone always wants to dismiss when they lose and anoint them the best ever regardless of wins and losses.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 10:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so
you have never said that the best team didnt win today? Ever?
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
18 seconds
SI reported this;
With the national title down to a final play, fourth down and 5 yards to go, Young scrambled untouched for an 8-yard touchdown with 19 seconds left and the No. 2 Longhorns stunned No. 1 Southern California 41-38 in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday night.
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Whats your point?
Trying to make up reasons why usc was so much better?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
opinion
no… they are both great teams. it is my opinion that USC is a better team. They lost to a very good team in Texas. No shame in that!
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
UT lost to Tech
Who is a better team this year?
That was a last second play too!
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tech
That was a very evenly matched game, at the time both teams were very good.
After that game tech went downhill but on that day both teams played very well.
You have a point you are trying to make and it isn’t working and im tired of the argument
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m growing tired of this back and forth, you obviously have a strong opinion about usc and i do as well, i’m tired of hearing about how great usc is and how they were still the better team even though they lost the national championship game.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok
so enjoy your win and no need to argue. it was a great game! Horrible for us USC fans, but possibly one of the best offensive games of all time! 41-38 and no one knew who was going to win!
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One of the better national championship matchups
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 11:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
amazing
at how much talent was on that field! Put those two teams together and you might be able to make some noise as a NFL team!
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the amazing part
is that neither qb has really been successful in the nfl.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 3, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt
wants to party more than he wants to quarterback in the NFL. I have no clue as to what is going on with Vince and his meltdown this year?
by mrichardson70 on Jan 3, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know if it applies or not
but neither Young nor Leinhart ever really had to deal with too much adversity in college and the NFL is all about dealing with adversity.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 3, 2009 11:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
RE: Randy Shannon. Don't let...
the totally one-sided article that you linked change your opinion about Shannon. That article makes it sound like Shannon is taking an unfair stance on a kid that just wants to transfer. The truth is Marve was suspended twice for not following team rules that most everyone else on the team was able to follow. Shannon did not let the kid down. The kid let Shannon, his teammates and his university down.
I know a little about the Marve kid from some people that have met/interacted with him. I don’t know which is a more accurate description, prima donna or baby, but I’ve heard both used in the kid’s case.
Just thought I’d bring a little balance to the reporting on the subject.
by stltxfan on Jan 3, 2009 12:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
But that shit shouldn't matter.
What should matter is that, while the season was still going on, he and his “representatives” apparently were putting in calls to other programs around the region in an effort to get them interested in accepting him as a transfer.
That’s a pretty big deal.
I can see a coach banning the player from going to those schools.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Jan 3, 2009 9:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Log-Jammin!
Jackie Treehorn baby. Love it. That’s the first thing I ever read here. First impressions are everything… that is my favorite movie. I officially love your work.
by Oddibe McBen on Jan 3, 2009 12:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
You guys have the chance to cash in on Rangers-futures stocks.
I, for one, promise to tune and call in if you refrain from drowning the airwaves with more Cowboys blah.
I understand you have to, but there are one too many outlets for that type of ilk.
Thank you.
by oc on Jan 3, 2009 12:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
T.R. Sullivan had a blog post up this morning that I missed,
Or is TR Sullivan and his blog becoming less and less relevant these days?
Yet another reason why the thought of losing the DMN’s Ranger coverage hurts (not that the DMN blog is a great place to comment, but you do get some actual information there, as opposed to “just for the heckuvit: Richard Hidalgo” and “Derrick Turnbow’s entrance music is Fuel”…)
by JimBonnick84 on Jan 3, 2009 12:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
In TR's defense
There’s not really much actual information to pass on right now.
But I will agree, TR’s “Friday Happy Hour at the Elysian Fields Bar & Grill” posts are largely a useless bag of hot air.
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 3, 2009 12:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But TR doesn't really give much
in the way of good inside information that the Rangers don’t feed him.
TR Sullivan is about as blah as there is when it comes to writing about baseball.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 3, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of the DMN's Rangers demise ...
has Evan Grant made any sort of appearance since that announcement came down?
by Athos on Jan 3, 2009 1:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Woooooooooooooo...
Holy shit was that great. We just rolled the tide! There is no way I could have got a better game than what just happened.
I don’t know if Utah could beat Florida, Texas, or Oklahoma, but it’s a damn shame that they don’t get a chance to play them. Our defense was just all over the place. They completely dominated the game. And BJ was just a master out there at QB, what a game. I think my Utes will now finish 3rd in the polls behind the winner of the NC game and Texas (if they beat Ohio St. which I think they will).
Sucks that I couldn’t get to the game, this was the best moment of my sports life so far just beating out the ‘04/’05 season, the NC game in basketball in ‘98 when we lost to Kentucky, and the Rangers first trip to the playoffs. The only think that could top it would be a NC or a Rangers WS victory. Since Both of those things seems like a dream at this point I’m really going to just soak up this moment. I want to see every national pundit who said Utah had no shot eat their words, starting with that assclown Cowherd.
I’m on cloud 9 right now as a sports fan. GO UTES!
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 3, 2009 12:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
As a TCU fan
You made the MWC look good tonight.
by Monkey Brain on Jan 3, 2009 12:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As did you guys...
against Boise St.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 3, 2009 12:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
I miss baseball so much. I don’t give two shits about any of the winter sports, and as a result I’m usually starved of those feelings of sports triumph (and heartbreak) until April…
Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?
by lonestarJon on Jan 3, 2009 12:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Pitchers" and catchers report in two months. Patience child.
by oc on Jan 3, 2009 12:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Report date, Feb 14.
First workout, Feb 15th.
Donchu cheat me outta one single day, Damn You!!!
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 3, 2009 9:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I stand properly chastised. Cant wait
by BEW on Jan 3, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
congrats
and it provided the added bonus of getting to watch Saban rip his coordinators new ones via the headset. I love watching Saban and Coughlin go through the agony of losing.
by Randy Richardson on Jan 3, 2009 12:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrads
The Utes played great tonight. It was awesome to see Switzer and Johnson at the end of the game sit there and look stupid for saying the Utah couldn’t compete with Bama.
As a TCU student and fan, it win does wonders for us, since now our only two loses this year will be to top 5 ranked teams, which makes us look better. But then again, I got to wonder if we didn’t miss those two FGs in the Utah game how different it would look tonight. Feel sorry for that kid…hes in one of my classes and missed a week after the utah game cause the coaches told him to take the week off, since everyone was pissed at him.
Congrads again
In Smoak We Trust
by Smoak Some on Jan 3, 2009 1:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Julio Jones
Just watching the Utah-Alabama game you can see this guy is destined to do great things in the future.
by Monkey Brain on Jan 3, 2009 12:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
He reminds me of Randy Moss....
Don’t know what it is.
by cmkelly29 on Jan 3, 2009 12:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see it.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 3, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just incredible
every time Utah needed at least 3 guys to bring him down.
by cashman on Jan 3, 2009 12:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell conversation did I miss tonight?
Goodness gracious.
"Please. What the hell do you know about starting a sports-related website and then deciding to leave it to work on other things and then? How dare you, sir." -- Michael Schur, aka FireJoeMorgan's Ken Tremendous, to Will Leitch
by ghtd36 on Jan 3, 2009 12:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations on the t-shirt, Adam..
I bought the “You are entering a world of pain” Walter Sobchak shirt a few months ago, and it made me pretty happy as well…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 3, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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