Roundup: Super Bowl Prediction Day, Bradley Beal’s Monster Dunk & a Baby Plays Ping Pong
Ashley Greene … congrats to Crossing Broad, which is blowing up … Gossip Girl hits 100 episodes … the 20 most beautiful bookstores in the world … will the sports staffs of the Philly Daily News & Inquirer be able to work together? … wait, this old guy is dating this MSNBC anchor? … the Boston Herald went shopping with Wes Welker’s fiancee … “Man who avoided conviction despite 44 arrests now faces 32-year term” … save, save, save, people … what a spectacular newspaper error … Karina Smirnoff wore a bikini in Hawaii … “Luminous Micro Toilets Against Public Urination” … the housing woes in Atlanta are extremely bad …
Isaiah Canaan scored 24 points in the 2nd half and Murray State remained unbeaten, topping SE Missouri St, 81-73. [AP]
Incredible read on Wilson Ramos, Venezuela, and kidnapping. [SI]
Casey Jacobsen, the former Stanford star, serves up some great memories of his time in the NBA. [Slam]
Podcast worth listening to today: Jimmy Traina talks to ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt. [Hot Clicks]
BYU 83, Gonzaga 73. [Herald Extra]
Les Miles, keeping it classy and taking a shot at Gunner Kiel. [USA Today]
While working in the Akron athletic department, this man heard Jim Tressel-to-Akron back in November. He was ripped in a column for it. Turns out he was right. [Lake County Sentinel]
Zack Grienke is a free agent next offseason, and he doesn’t have an agent. [ESPN]
Is pushing the college basketball season back two months feasible? [NCAA.org]
Allen Iverson owes an Atlanta jeweler $375k, and a judge said the jeweler can go into AI’s bank account for it. [AJC]
Frank Haith and coaching luck. [Ken Pom]
Reeves Nelson keeps flushing whatever basketball future he had down the toilet – he’s been released by his team in Lithuania. [Seattle Times]
Rece Davis was impressed with this Bradley Beal dunk. [via Gator Nation]
Uncomfortable TV, starring Cousin Sal asking white people on the streets of LA about black people. [via Traina]
At the :59 mark, this man passes out from being tickled.
This baby is a future ping pong champion.
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February 3rd, 2012 at 8:14 AM
My wife knows better than to even attempt to purchase any one of those items.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:19 AM
the 20 most beautiful bookstores in the world …
LOVED this…passing the link along
Les Miles, keeping it classy and taking a shot at Gunner Kiel.
I love Les’ gumption and attitude, but he’s come off as the biggest kind of spoiled brat since the NT game. He really needs to tone it the fuck down.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Incredible read on Wilson Ramos, Venezuela, and kidnapping.
I know that is his home country & family is there. Leaving would be a good idea.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:21 AM
I’m just surprised she’s that on the payroll prior to actual marriage. Unless she has a bunch of her own money from something else in which case I shrug.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:22 AM
My wife knows better than to even attempt to purchase any one of those items.
Still paying off the Palladium wedding bands?
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:22 AM
the 20 most beautiful bookstores in the world
The one in Paris, with the big, comfy chair – yes!
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:23 AM
wasn’t a dunk.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:24 AM
Hopefully bowl game commissioners have read this. If Kiel ends up “leading” ND, hopefully we’ll see a LSU-ND meeting in the 2014 Dustbuster bowl.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:24 AM
“Luminous Micro Toilets Against Public Urination”
Wouldn’t regular lights do the job? Must be nice to have your streets full of urinals.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:24 AM
I’m sure she is spending the millions she got from her big hooters win. or, big win at Hooters. whatever.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:26 AM
Love the table tennis video. Wish I’d thought of that with my little one.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Uncomfortable TV, starring Cousin Sal asking white people on the streets of LA about black people.
Is Jimmy Kimmel developmentally disabled?
I kept waiting for somebody to answer “my favorite one is the one that don’t live near me” or some such. I wonder about the outtakes.
Ask that same question below the Mason-Dixon, and you would be stunned and in tears at the end.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Ha! No – they’re paid off. My post is a little misleading – my wife is very “practical” when it comes to clothes, etc. I really can’t complain.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Love the table tennis video. Wish I’d thought of that with my little one.
He’ll just flame out after banging a bunch of whores.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Also: Giants, 24-21.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:34 AM
I got yelled at for suggesting this once
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Big Brain on
BrettSome Random Guy Named Ted Who Used To Work At ESPN And Now Only Showed Up To Pimp His Podcast And Twitter Handle!February 3rd, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Love the table tennis video. Wish I’d thought of that with my little one.
He’ll just flame out after banging a bunch of whores.
Also known as “pulling a Tiger”
I know that is his home country & family is there. Leaving would be a good idea.
He’s got the money to pull his entire family out. But like many athletes that keep returning to their old inner city hangouts, these guys can’t leave their countries behind.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Same with my wife, and I didn’t realize how lucky I was. I am appalled sometimes at the amount of money my buddy’s wife spends on material items. While she’s a good friend as well as him, I can’t believe someone would spend $200 on a fucking t-shirt.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Love the table tennis video. Wish I’d thought of that with my little one.
He’ll just flame out after banging a bunch of whores.
Table tennis groupies >>> nba groupies
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:38 AM
Surprised that a salacious story like the Brian Cashman thing hasn’t gotten a mention from the TBL staff (unless I missed it)…
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:40 AM
My work had a breakfast this morning and had Chick-fil-a and Dunkin Donuts catered. Two chicken biscuits and a large Dunkin coffee for free is exactly how I would like to start every morning.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:40 AM
Does she drop this kind of money frequently? And is she breaking them? My wife may spend a couple hundred bucks on jeans, but she rarely needs jeans under this scenario.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:41 AM
One of my favorite table tennis stories was when Barney Reed was banned two years for steroids. What?
Only thing stranger was when tennis beanpole Petr Korda got nabbed for ‘roids. Look at those guns
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Surprised that a salacious story like the Brian Cashman thing hasn’t gotten a mention from the TBL staff (unless I missed it)…
why would you want to hear about stupid shit like that when a tourist poked an elephant? You philistine.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:43 AM
/keels over
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:44 AM
I am pretty sure this is how it went in the Welker house before the shopping trip.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Anyone want to give coverage of the Wing Bowl? Apparently I heard Kobayshi ate 160+ wings in 15 minutes.
/keeping the Philly theme going from the roundup
//nice job on the roundup TBL
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:47 AM
So the other day was our 9-year anniversary. Couldn’t celebrate as we had an immediate family member have an ER situation (recovering but scary) so today we going to Michael Symon’s restaurant and Cleveland Orchestra. Called in a favor and got the chef’s table. I’m pumped. Screw work.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Did anyone else have their DVR’s not record 30 Rock last night? Some kind of snafu with it not being marked as new, and of course this was one of the only Thursdays ever that I was actually out and missed it. I guess I can watch it online.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Fantastic.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Ugh – just had the office block pool draw. I just drew 2-4, 3-5, 5-0, 1-6, and 9-9. I can light that money on fire.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:49 AM
I know that is his home country & family is there. Leaving would be a good idea.
I got yelled at for suggesting this once
Not by me.
“Keep it real”, my azz. If my choices are living in peace in another place or living with the real threat of kidnapping of me or a loved one, I’m waving bye-bye.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Did anyone else have their DVR’s not record 30 Rock last night? Some kind of snafu with it not being marked as new, and of course this was one of the only Thursdays ever that I was actually out and missed it. I guess I can watch it online.
you probably have NBC on demand, too. There very good at on demand, except they make you watch commercials.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Well, except for that ER part, scripty. Hope all is good there.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Are you saying on one pair of jeans, or on multiple jeans?
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Yeah, thats the shitty part. I dont know how fast they get up new episodes either.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Go Giants.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:51 AM
my favorite part of the Friday roundup are the repeats from Thursday’s roundup. I count two that I clicked yesterday and today.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:52 AM
God bless Sam Gagner.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Giants 52, Patriots 7.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:52 AM
I dont know how fast they get up new episodes either.
usually next day. At least at my house. Because I had your same problem last week. Who kills me is Fox. My feed is sometimes totally janked, and they don’t do on demand here, and at Hulu you have to wait 8 days. So I was stacking up new fringe episodes like cordwood over here.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:52 AM
I don’t find out until noon…been doing it for six years and have always gotten shitty numbers. I am winning my fantasy playoffs league, and still have Brady, Gronk, Nicks, Manningham, Tynes and the Giants D whereas no one else has more than 3 players left.
/31-27 Pats
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:53 AM
You actually think the Pats can score a touchdown on that incredible defense? Please.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Giants 52, Patriots 7.
always doubting the Giants huh ? Of course you think they’ll only score 52.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:53 AM
how is new england’s defense ever going to hold the giants to a field goal?
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Family member is a nurse, has apparently Bronchitis, Flu, and a sinus infection so bad the pressure on her head was cutting out the vision in her one eye. She works one of those 36 hours over the weekend/paid for 40 hour hospital shifts, but the managers are really dicks about calling off sick b/c it’s impossible to get coverage. So she tried to push through but ran herself into the ground. But they ran of battery of tests make sure no tumors, etc.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:54 AM
That would be a single pair.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Last year was great, I won the 4th quarter and final score, got $400 AND the Steelers lose.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:55 AM
I know that is his home country & family is there. Leaving would be a good idea.
To each his own. Dikembe Mutumbo’s saved countless lives by always going back.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Maybe a freak coverage blown, I mean even San Diego scored a TD against San Fran in 95.
I listened yesterday on the radio as Amani Toomer explained in depth that Gronkowski will not be effective because his tibia and fibia (yes that is what he called the other bone) are rubbing against each other in this high ankle sprain, and that the body and muscles will shot themselves down to protect themselves. Gronk will not be a factor, and word on the street is Brady doesn’t like to be pressured, unlike Eli who is unflappable.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Well, feeling tired after getting up at 6AM for three days in a row is no longer valid for me. 36 hours in a weekend is insane. Is that the regular schedule?
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:57 AM
My work had a breakfast this morning and had Chick-fil-a and Dunkin Donuts catered. Two chicken biscuits and a large Dunkin coffee for free is exactly how I would like to start every morning.
One of the few things I miss out of Houston: kolaches. Perfect breakfast foods.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:58 AM
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:58 AM
quote fail.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:58 AM
Yeah Ive gathered this too.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:58 AM
I’m proud to say the only minute I watched ESPN’s super bowl coverage was when Cris Carter pussied out on the zip-line
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Does having the chef’s table allow you to interact with the chef? Because that would be great to talk and get his recommendations. Also looking at the menu I wouldn’t mind trying some of the wild boar ragu.
February 3rd, 2012 at 8:59 AM
To each his own. Dikembe Mutumbo’s saved countless lives by always going back.
Yep. So, by inference, if Ramos had given more to his local area in Venezuela, maybe he doesn’t get kidnapped?
I’ve never been kidnapped, but by the description, I don’t need to experience it to know I wouldn’t enjoy it. Ramos has been snatched once. Who’s to say somebody else won’t try something later.
I am a Nationals fan. This guy is the starting catcher. Don’t get kidnapped again is my request.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
This has really got to hurt his Hall of Fame chances. Wuss.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
I don’t play the office Super Bowl pool since it’s not +EV.
/dork
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:01 AM
and i thought my explanations for the Pats DB’s effectively covering the Giants WR was insane…
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:01 AM
im so fucking jealous.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:02 AM
I figured I was the only one on here that used that phrase.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Just saw on twitter that Kobayashi finished with 337 wings in 30 minutes.
That is astounding.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:02 AM
It was later on in the run but I enjoyed that Simpsons where Homer gets kidnapped in Brazil. I love when they give the kidnappers the money and they open the briefcase:
“Look at all that pink and purple!”
“Yeah, our money is so gay.”
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Total bullshit if him and Andre Reed don’t make it in again.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:02 AM
36 hours in a weekend is insane.
Yeah she works goes in SAT afternoon, comes home SUN morning. Comes home, sleeps a bit – works all day SUN, then comes home MON morning. Sleeps a bit – up late afternoon Monday. No work til next SAT. Gets paid for a full week though. When she does take vacation it’s like 12 days off.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:03 AM
Nice. Lola is good, not amazing, tad overrated. The Orchestra is bad ass and Severance Hall is an awesome building, better than most cities have.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Holy hell. I had 8 wings last night and felt like I was going to explode.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Nice! Congrats!
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 AM
The kid said Tressel was going to coach Akron. So it turned out he was wrong.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 AM
agreed…still pretty damn good, but i prefer lolita.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Hey NDub, I did that Spartacus workout last night. I’m fucking SORE today. That thing is awesome.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 AM
I wonder how close my lifetime total is to this number …
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:06 AM
God bless Sam Gagner.
Heck of a night. Oilers were fortunate to still be in the game after the first period.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:06 AM
tested the taylor made RBZ fairway wood at the midnight release last night…holy shit is that thing amazing.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:07 AM
that’s fucking disgusting
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:07 AM
still find it crazy that cleveland has one of the big five orchestras…and severance rocks. incredible acoustics.
/completely add today
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Also looking at the menu I wouldn’t mind trying some of the wild boar ragu.
I’ll get that then. Symon’s there every weekend. I’m sure one of his staff will do the meet and greet. We are at one end of the restaurant and we are in a cozy place, but have a mild perch where we can see down in the kitchen, with this thick glass so it’s not all noisy. Symon is pretty accessible but I have no expectation of seeing him. I’ve eaten there once before. People here murdered me for getting these sweetbreads but it was maybe the best thing I ever ate.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Jesus, the most I’ve ever done is 55.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
For the money, I like B-Spot even better.
/cheap ass
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Midnight release for a golf club, eh? Never heard of that.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Reed should get in, but Cris Carter can go fuck himself.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:09 AM
im impressed…wings are a high maintenance food. his technique must’ve been flawless.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:09 AM
my dad demo’d them a couple months ago and said the same thing.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:09 AM
You were saying.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:09 AM
me neither, but i guess they did it last year.
only reason i went was to enter in the drawing and the first 25 people got a $25 gift cert. figured nobody would show up, but i got there at 1130 and there were already 30 people in line.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Meh, talk to me when he starts hitting with some accuracy and doesn’t wiff on half his shots.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:10 AM
I ordered these once and the waiter made the mistake of giving me the stink eye and telling me what it actually was. Never been able to try again.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Sweetbreads are fucking delicious. You’re missing out.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Buzz Bissinger is currently on a twitter rant that all of those who attended the Wing Bowl are homophobic. What a treasure he is.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:13 AM
i didn’t bring my 3w to test it against, but i tried out the 17* 4-wood and was just completely blown away. my avg carry was 10 yards longer than i hit my 3w now…i hit eight shots with it and had four with ball speeds over 150 mph. with a freaking 4w.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:13 AM
Cleveland having one of the best symphony orchestras traces back to when CLE was one of biggest cities in the USA, having Severance Hall, and then being fortunate to land two of the best conductors in George Szell and then Dohnanyi. They are big 5 and get union scale so the pay is on par and their COLA goes a touch farther. They had to work hard on their endowment too. Being not in one of the bigger US cities allows them to travel more than some of their peers as Cleveland cant support as many dates, say – as NY could.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:14 AM
I pounded 85 hot wings during the 2001 men’s hoops title game. my buddy polished off something like 220 or 250 medium wings, can’t remember which. he was sick for two or three days.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:14 AM
It seems like something that could go very badly if not handled properly. Then again, I’ve never seen them offered anywhere other than high-end spots.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
After all the Chick-fil-a talk yesterday I ended up there last night for dinner. They screwed up my wife’s order (gave her a chicken sandwich instead of chicken nuggets), but let us keep the extra sandwich.
I tried the Spicy Chicken sandwich. Not bad going down, but it didn’t take long before it was out of the system with significantly more burn on the other end.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
I don’t know who she is, but I am not a fan.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Agreed. I had them once at Applebee’s, and they were great. But I’d hate to see how they turned out at some rinky dink establishment.
/spence
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
I love when Buzz goes off of his meds.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Spencer I’ve been telling you Driver & 4W is a great way to do your woods. Gets an extra iron or wedge in your bag.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Apparently I need to google search “sweetbreads”
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:16 AM
i went to applebees and got waterboarded with ranch dressing. it was scarring.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Kid’s better than me.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
scripty…yea, less roll, but more carry. gonna have to wait until next year to get one tho…need driver, wedges and a new hybrid first. good news is TM will have released two more releases by then, so the RBZ’s will be half price.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
went to applebees and got waterboarded with ranch dressing. it was scarring.
That should actually be a method used in Guantanomo.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
you really need to try TGIFriday’s version of that with the Jack Daniels sauce. totally different experience, but guy fieri is a dick about it.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Its sometimes mistakenly called brain, but its actually some gland. Its got a nice flavor but texture wise can be a little…strange.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:19 AM
I’m sold. After seeing the Youtube videos, I only needed one positive review to break out the credit card.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:20 AM
Kobayashi just smashed the Wing Bowl record…by EIGHTY wings. The dude is not human.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:20 AM
My favorite answer was the guy that said his favorite black person is a dead guy.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:20 AM
to be fair, he’s a dick about everything.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
That’s I don’t do those block pools. ALWAYS get shitty numbers. most of these pools are either $10, $20 or $50 blocks. Better off just betting on the game and taking your chances there.
/takes $55 on the GMen.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
Was this why you were so crabby the other day? Or did you go to Applebees to settle down?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
And, yes, it’s 9:20 am, and I am drunk.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Jay V, were you at wing bowl?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
I don’t know shit about ball speeds, but I would be interested in see the two lined up next and seeing what the difference is. do you keep a 4W in the bag?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
I rememeber watching that MTV True Life on competitive eating and apparently Kobayashi has an elongated stomach that sits lower in his body and that allows him to eat more than the average person.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Ballz will be here to assess your demons around 4.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Worst restaurant in America
/harris smith agrees
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Yes, ma’am!
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Considering the texture of oatmeal makes me gag, I’ll be staying away from sweetbreads.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
i went to applebees and got waterboarded with ranch dressing. it was scarring.
This is why we’re all so fat. Stop bombarding me with those stupid Play60 and NBAFit commercials. Jesus.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
My coworker wants to go next year…I might have to do it. And bravo for going to Wing Bowl.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Great timing! Ashley Greene is on Regis, er, Kelly Ripa’s show right now.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
it’s 9:26 am, and I hate you.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Sweetbreads aka mollejas. Muy delicioso.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Team with a University of Michigan QB – 49
Team with an SEC QB – 1.5
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Great timing! Ashley Greene is on Regis, er, Kelly Ripa’s show right now.
I bet she looks better than the picture on here
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
mizerle06 is mcintyred of all the trollin’ Says:
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
And, yes, it’s 9:20 am, and I am drunk.
it’s 9:26 am, and I hate you.
What’s it like in the future, miz?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
You’re missing out. They’re fucking awesome. You can’t listen to anybody in here. You just need to try them.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:26 AM
naw, that day everything that normally irritates you at work happened all day long until i just snapped on top of a bunch of other shit that was pissing me off already. once i got home and rolled a tampon sized joint, all was good again.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Those aren’t bad. I like to get a 4 piece and a sandwich with a large sweet tea lemonade.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:27 AM
NICE!
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Too many teeth for Cintucky hilljacks?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Makes me miss St Patty’s day/tailgate.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:27 AM
fuck ole piss
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:29 AM
I have a feeling today is going to be one of these days. can’t fucking wait until 5:00.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 AM
dark and dreary.
/TBL Bermuda Triangle strikes again
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Why is Cousin Sal in the Roundup? The name alone makes me want to get a in at least a jab and left cross.
And its Giants 27, Patriots 13. Big Blue F’n Weekend!
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 AM
This is me in two days. Can’t wait.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Ian Kinsler seems like a good dude.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 AM
For those who have had them, what would you compare sweetbreads to?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Anyone have Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye? Was on sale and I picked it up for my SB viewing party*.
*party will consist of myself and the dog in an unlit room.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:33 AM
fatty.
for serious though, I’m in love with the spicy chicken sandwich.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Nope. May be delicious, but I have no urge to eat a thymus gland
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Pussy
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:35 AM
I have, it’s good. Not quite enough rye in the flavor for me, but I like rye. Ever have Founders Red’s Rye?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:35 AM
It’s very solid, wish it had a little more sauce on it.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Nice work on Smirnoff. Hubba hubba.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
I mean, I’m from Michigan, but ok.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
hey now. 6′ 150 lbs over here. Someday it will catch up to me, but its my hope that if I can keep running a lot, I won’t ever have to change my shitty diet.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
So, any of the golf geeks up for swing vids on Monday?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Wow, you people rave about CFA. Where’s SC? He and I need to make a trip down there so I can see what I’m missing.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:37 AM
The best rye beer I’ve had is Real Full Moon Rye Pale Ale. The Texas folks should know all about it.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:37 AM
It does seem a little dry at times. I like to douse it in either polynesian or BBQ.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:37 AM
sweet broads >> sweetbreads
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:37 AM
At least you’ll look good while lying on the operating table for a triple bypass.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:38 AM
Anyone have Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye? Was on sale and I picked it up for my SB viewing party*.
I had a bottle last week — it’s delicious.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:38 AM
It’s not the greatest thing you’ll eat or anything, but it certainly should never be hated on. And it’s probably better than most other fast food.
/excluding the cheesy gordita crunch. greatest ever.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Negative. Never really had rye beer but I saw it on sale and decided to grab a case. Just needed something to suck down during the agony of watching the game.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Grizz the Brueggers across from your building is woefully understaffed, you need to do something about that. Goddamn.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
ill try to get a couple up…ton of family shit to do on saturday. been meaning to take some video of it for awhile as it is.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
i’ve fallen back into my superstitions and will be rocking a sam adams six pack for my viewing party.
essentially it will also be me and my dog since my wife could care less about the game.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Is that even possible?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Why is Jim Irsay acting like such a cock?
He criticizes Peyton for not keeping things “in house” then goes and tweets his medical information.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Agreed but I like the extra hoppy taste in there. Reminds me of how Terrapin Rye Pale Ale tasted before they started mass producing it. Haven’t had Founders Red’s Rye. Good?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Founders Breakfast Stout is one of the three best beers ever made.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:40 AM
hey now. 6′ 150 lbs over here.
Is that even possible?
He’s a stick man.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Grizz the Brueggers across from your building is woefully understaffed, you need to do something about that. Goddamn.
Dude, don’t even get me started about that Brueggers. The one woman who makes the bagels pisses me off to no end. And they have the express line for the coffee club holders and it totally ruins the natural flow of the line.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Ah. You’re either going to love it or hate it. Really no in-between for rye beers. Just make sure it’s above fridge temp. The too cold bottle I had was pretty bland
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Hell yeah. You’ll be sore in two days, too, because I am. Round two tonight.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:41 AM
“I can give you a stick job.”
“Wow, that sounds…”
“It is rather unpleasant, yes.”
/Family Guy’d
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Because, as a personal friend of Rob Lowe, he’s entitled to act like a cock?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:42 AM
I need a fairway wood shaft for a TEE CB2 head that broke off last year. Don’t want to drop a lot of coin, either, but the Blueboard in my driver has been so fucking good to me.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:42 AM
I’m having a littler gathering at my house. Gonna make a batch of chili, and I also picked up a 6 lb. pork shoulder that is going to turn into some awesome pulled pork.
nomnomonomnom
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:42 AM
The apple does not fall far from the tree.
His old man was a drunken buffoon.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:42 AM
Everyone in that line is a dick. And only one cashier. But Dunkin was out the door and I needed a bagel.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:42 AM
i have a 14* 3w…it’s a pet club, one of my babies. i wish i brought it along to test side-by-side…but the TM was longer than all but a handful of shots ive hit with my baby.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 AM
It’s a good sore. I’m looking forward to round two tomorrow. Thanks for linking to that!
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 AM
Wife brought home a 130k bonus check yesterday. Desperately seeking book to lay the wood on GMen.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 AM
i’d put founders backwoods bastard above their breakfast stout, but the stout is damn good.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 AM
How much less could she care?
/for SG
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 AM
Wow. I got down to 220 in college and everyone thought I looked sick. I’m going to cry softly and feel sorry for myself.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 AM
I’m perfectly cool with it without any sauce. all the flavor’s in the chicken. if I ever want it moister, I’ll apply some mayo, but not much. my wife uses a whole packet of mayo on one chicken biscuit…gross.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
But Dunkin was out the door and I needed a bagel.
Just finished my #6 Egg White\Turkey Sausage with a Large Coffee. That place is always packed — it has to print money.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
check out talamonti shafts…he was a co-founder of SST (they do the puring stuff). haven’t heard a bad review of those things, and they’re MOI matched…$75 because it’s direct.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
/coop’d
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
I was lighter than that and I’m 6′ as well back in college.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Wife brought home a 130k bonus check yesterday. Desperately seeking book to lay the wood on GMen.
cool bro.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Some one say beer? Had Founder’s Centennial IPA last night. Pretty good. Not as good as Two Hearted though.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Delicious, if fresh. If old, it’s a undrinkable malty mess of a beer.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
WHAT THE WHAT
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Lemme guess. The RBZ 3W plays 43.5-44″ long.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Yeah, he snuck that one right in there didn’t he?
/hey-o!
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:46 AM
urinal mint…love TEE. id have a cb4 in the bag yesterday if it wasn’t $300.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Ewww mayo is gross.
And you people get on me….
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Spencer you got to take a trip to Phoenix next year for the open. Too much fun.
/hungover
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
That’s her bonus!?! What the hell does she do?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
I’m partial to Double Trouble. Devil Dancer is awful (and horribly expensive).
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
I came sooooo close to buying one of those (the originals) when he was dumping them on Ebay last year but never got around to it. Now they’re gone and I’m sad. But yeah that’s one of the ones I’m looking at.
Also want to check out a Nunchuk for a driver shaft if I can find one cheap. The Oban Devotion 6.04 just doesn’t work for me.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
WHAT THE WHAT
And you people get on me….
ha… you’re not that bad. just don’t start linking to your tax returns.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
my 3w is 41.5″ and while i assume the RBZ was longer, it wasn’t noticeable and didn’t affect consistency.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
no, but I am a big fan of that Sam Adams Alpine Spring.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
The energy business is going well apparently.
When I say lay the wood I mean like $83.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
That’s her bonus!?! What the hell does she do?
She did an anal scene?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Were you parked on 16?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:49 AM
I really need to marry up.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:49 AM
She’d have to be male to pull down that much.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:50 AM
We kicked all kinds of ass and our management will find a way to hack our bonuses back to mediocre.
/shouldn’t complain about a bonus
//but goddammit we killed on earnings
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:50 AM
founders breakfast stout is pricey
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Holy Christ. I’m same height/190 and I like to think I have a slim figure with a little muscle in between. I don’t know how that is possible.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Shit, I’d be tempted to marry her.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
It really makes life easier.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
THE WARRANT
/Do it Rockapella!
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Trust me, I don’t plan on it.
Don’t even get me started on my company’s bonus….
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
I hate that I have to deal with people who refuse to use current technology and are constantly faxing shit to me.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
the kiyoshi was cool when i tried it, but purple? fuck that. i guess they got a black version coming out.
the prices on premium golf shafts are ridiculous…graphite design tour AD DI’s are down in price now but still $200. mitsubishi’s are $280 and don’t even talk about matrix.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
This makes me feel better. I’m about 5 lbs over what I was when in school, and I don’t really think I look like a stick figure. I put on a thin layer of fat, and I just started trying to get running and doing core work again to work it off.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
You’re welcome. I struggled to sit down and stand up by yesterday afternoon, so prepare for that. Ha.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
I know a guy with a website.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
I was lighter than that and I’m 6′ as well back in college.
Holy Christ. I’m same height/190 and I like to think I have a slim figure with a little muscle in between. I don’t know how that is possible.
About 3 years ago I went on a running binge and got down to about 170… and I’m almost 6’4.” Felt great… but I didn’t particularly enjoy my chicken legs or looking like a cancer patient. I’m up to about 190 now.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:53 AM
What do you do, Mint?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:53 AM
WOW. Well done.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Fucking fuck, I’m in the energy business and yeah we are doing well, and they give us pats on the back at the end of the year and free breakfasts on fridays.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:53 AM
YYSA…id fuckign love to come down. it’s like a music festival with golf…id be in heaven.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Walking down the stairs of my apartment was brutal this morning.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Hehe
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
5’11″ and 150 elbeez here.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
You mean fridge temp at serving? Because I threw it in the beer fridge when I got home.
/fuck
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Between the Sam Gagne congratulatory messages on twitter and mother fuckers on here bragging about their bonuses, I’m about to lose my shit.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Don’t even get me started on my company’s bonus….
ha… I was told that we’d get monthly bonuses based on how the firm was doing when I was hired. I’ve been here close to 18 months… not one bonus received. It’s not like we’re not doing well either… we have almost doubled in size… both in employees and square footage… hmmm.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
And you should consider yourself lucky that there’s anything left to get you that free breakfast after herditous’s wife’s bonus.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Engineering management. Did development engineering (oil field service tools) for 11 years before that.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:56 AM
isn’t your 3W kind of dated, or am I thinking of someone else?
I would video my swing but I don’t really feel like getting ripped apart first thing monday morning.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:56 AM
This might be the best of these. Bravo, whoever you are.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
You 150 pounders make me wanna feed you a hamburger.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
walked the front 9 for a couple hours and then spent the rest in and out of the nest.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
My college had awful food, I ran 15-25 miles a week, plus played ultimate frisbee four times a week. That’s how you stay at 6′ 135-140. After I got my desk job, I plumped up. I want to start getting back to around 160-165 from the 185 where I am now.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Public or private?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
On the internet, I’m 6’6″ and 210. I consider myself slim.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:58 AM
I found five dollars in my wallet this morning and am pumped because it means I can get lunch. Fuck this place.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:58 AM
That’s how you stay at 6′ 135
Holy shit.. that’s crazy.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:58 AM
What in the hell?
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Does this mean you need a PR guy for your fledgling business? Because I’m your guy. I’m ready to move into the city.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Once again, I read that in your snarling Mel Gibson avatar voice.
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:58 AM
I know. I feel like a fat ass now
/shoves fingers down the throat
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Not quite sure what you mean here, but I’ll guess by answering that I work for a public company.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:00 AM
I’m getting text messages from drunken friends of mine at Wing Bowl and it’s barely 10AM.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Yeah, you want to know the last time I weighed 135?
8th grade. I know that because that was the weight limit for Pop Warner football, and I had to cut weight to make it.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:00 AM
6′ and 185 is pretty normal. I’m 5-11 and would like to get to 185, but at 195 there’s not much I can lose without looking sickly. It’s all about how you look and feel, not the number on the scale.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Pathetic.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:01 AM
yea, mine’s kinda old (probably early 2000′s). 14* sonartec ss3.5 with a rombax stiff flex taken from an old r7tp superquad cut down to 41.5″. even tho the shaft is labeled stiff, it plays x-stiff…280 cpm and 2.9 torque.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:01 AM
But why would you want to? No desire to pick up a free wight or two?
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:01 AM
No shit. What a freakin body. Dancers are just that good. Pliable, yet strong… Fit, yet thin. Damn. Those pics made me drool.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:01 AM
PXP?
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Sounds familiar.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Does this mean you need a PR guy for your fledgling business? Because I’m your guy. I’m ready to move into the city.
ha… my boss is such a cheap ass that he won’t even pay for the extra phone lines we really need. you should come to Atlanta though… it’s pretty sweet.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:02 AM
lol…same here.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:03 AM
NDub, when we were destroying beers at TBL ATL Day Out for USA-England World Cup, did you find me excessively skinny?
/obligatory “we should do another TBL ATL day” comment
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Yeah, I pretty much went to Are U Hungry every weekend. I would love to see those calorie totals on their sandwiches.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:03 AM
I did lift, I worked out 3 times a week as well, just couldn’t put on enough muscle since I wasn’t eating enough protein to maintain it. It’s also partially hereditary. My build along with my dad’s and grandmom’s is tall and lanky. My Dad was 6’2, 200 well into his thirties.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:03 AM
You… one-hundred-and-fifty-pounders… make me… wanna feed you A HAMBURGER!!!!!!!! /PANTS
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:04 AM
/not that you were checking out my body
//dammit.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:05 AM
My by calculation I spent over a thousand dollars on delivery Chinese food in three years in State College. Good times, good times.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:05 AM
When I was playing basketball 3 hours every day in college I was at 5’11″ 138. My buddy tried to talk me into losing like 20 more pounds to be the coxswain for the crew team. Undoable.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Oh, I know. I ate at the Atlantic Grille in Atlantic Station on Saturday. Had a bad-ass turkey burger.
Not excessively skinny, but if I had to guess a weight back then, I would’ve said like 150-160.
Eat one gram of protein per pound of body weight and you’ll be just fine with adding and maintaining muscle. But yeah, heredity has a lot to do with it. There’s only so much one can “overcome.”
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:07 AM
God bless Sam Gagner.
Pathetic.
Jimmy Howard out 2 weeks with busted pinkie.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Unfortunately, it works the other way as well.
/thinks about fast food
//gains 5lbs
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Link above suggests otherwise. Then again every city has real estate market problems.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:08 AM
118? Yeesh. None of our coxswains were that thin. Besides, they set a limit as to how little your cox can weigh and they will put sandbags in the boat if you weigh less. I did a shirt exchange with the Texas crew, still have it.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Oh, I know. I ate at the Atlantic Grille in Atlantic Station on Saturday. Had a bad-ass turkey burger.
go to the vortex on peachtree next time you’re near downtown. might be a wait, but it’s worth it.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Bunch of Brittany Murphys in here.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Dude, totally true and it BLOWS.
Yeah, that was a tough read, but nothing I didn’t already know. I’d rent anyway for a year before considering a house. Atlanta was drilled by the Great Recession not only because of real estate, but because there are lots of banks there.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Actually I don’t remember exactly how much it was, just that I didn’t think I could lose any more weight to get to that level.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:12 AM
That’s actually what we were going to do, but it was packed and we were both hungry. I’d like to hit up that place in a few weeks.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Wow, really? Because it certainly couldn’t have been caused by anything he did in last night’s game. He wasn’t nearly busy enough.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:13 AM
you should come to Atlanta though… it’s pretty sweet.
Link above suggests otherwise. Then again every city has real estate market problems
Well, neither NDub (as far as I know) nor I are home owners… If you have a decent job this is a great city to live in.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:13 AM
*giggles*
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:14 AM
I read dead people….
/Too Soon?
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:16 AM
I’m probably at least three years from buying a home. I’m not buying one where I currently leave because I”m obviously ready to get the hell outta here.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Agreed. I love my apartment here. Obviously, I’m from Chicago and I love it there, but Atlanta is a nice combination of cheap, cool city, and good weather. Don’t think I’ll be here forever, but I’m enjoying it while I am.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:17 AM
But yeah, heredity has a lot to do with it. There’s only so much one can “overcome.”
Unfortunately, it works the other way as well.
No kidding. My baby bro can’t gain weight (he’s been trying to go above his normal 185-190) and no matter how hard he tries, he can’t. Me? I can’t lose weight (don’t ask).
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:17 AM
So when did you have your scrotum removed? Because clearly you’ve never spent a summer there with your sack humidity-sealed to your thigh.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Freep said he’s only going to miss 2 games.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:19 AM
whenever you do buy a home, clear your credit card debt before you even start looking. best advice i wish i had.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:19 AM
I’m pretty sure I speak for chicago and ATL Badger when I say three months of big-time heat and humidity is just fine considering how awesome April, May, September and October are, along with the very short, mild and mostly snow-less winters.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:20 AM
This is a most unfortunate happening when you haven’t yet realized it and, say, swing your leg out of bed.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Freep said he’s only going to miss 2 games.
Lebrun says 2 games at least, then evaluated when they’re back in Motown.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Currently working on that personally. Hoping to buy around October-November. My car gets paid off next month (one year before the financing term is over)
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Thanks. I’m actually working on that right now. And paying off a private student loan. The federal one? I’ll be in my 40s before that is close to being gone.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:22 AM
So when did you have your scrotum removed? Because clearly you’ve never spent a summer there with your sack humidity-sealed to your thigh.
I’ll take 2 months of 90 degrees over 4 months of below freezing, snowy, slushy, cloudy shit. The weather here is fantastic 9 months out of the year.. and I don’t mind the heat either… you can go to the pool with a bunch of scantily clad women, or just go into the air conditioning.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:22 AM
That’s your answer. It’s usually perfect running weather pretty much any time except for those 3 months (which are admittedly hellish). Plus, you can handle the humidity during the summer if you’re sitting in a coldish pool pounding beers for 10 hours every weekend.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Such a good piece of advice. Also good to know that your years of previous history of running up a substantial balance and paying it off every goddamn month doesn’t help you.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Any idea how this affects home buying? I’m in a similar situation.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:24 AM
It’s nice to know chicago and ATL_Badger and I share in dismissing the excessive heat and humidity by simply going to the pool and getting drunk.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 AM
I’ve never really looked into it. I just know I’d like as little debt as possible before I start looking.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:26 AM
I apologize for the bragging. I love my wife that’s for sure.
She does legal work.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Does it hurt you? I have some credit card debt that will be paid off within a year or so (0% apr and all that), but I ran up a decent balance. I was under the impression it hurt me short term, but once paid off it was fine.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Fuck you.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 AM
I’m 5’10″ and 165, but I’m kinda doughy around the middle. On paper, those numbers are fine, but I’ve got a spare tire. Used to weigh 175, but I was in better shape and had more mass.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 AM
It’s the perfect solution.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 AM
I bet the Giants to win the SB in week 17 at 40-1. I put $30 on them.
I am down about $1000 though in my account and have to settle up next week, after the SB. Should I even hedge this bet?? The Patriots moneyline is -140. I can’t see laying $560 to win $400 just to still owe $600…
I think the Giants are the better team. Obviously I wish I had put $50 or $100 on them at 40-1 and I wouldn’t be having this convo. I just can’t make myself hedge when I think the Giants are better and I would still have to pay any money. Any thoughts on this?
I also am hoping the halftime line works out and I can hedge off that…long shot, but its happened before.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 AM
yea, same here…but i consider it a blessing because it’s incredibly easy to gain good weight compared to a hardgainer.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:30 AM
This is what I was concerned about. I was starting to lose some definition and get a bit doughy so I just started running and hitting the weights again. It’s nice that I’m already seeing results after 10 days.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:30 AM
NDub… why did you move to Macon in the first place? You have family there or something…?
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:32 AM
oh yea…but what i always loved were those weeks where you’d plateau and not get anywhere yet still plugged away knowing there’s a breakthrough on the horizon. sweat equity and all that.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Maybe if I was a pro athlete, it would be nice, but in everyday life it doesn’t really help to be able to put on weight easily, especially if I’m not able to work out 3 hours a day.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Once paid off I believe it actually helps you quite a bit. It shows to financial institutions that you can take on a large debt and get it paid off. At least thats how I always saw it.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:33 AM
90 degree heat is the worst thing god created, but it’s different for me because I work outdoors when it’s warm. Last July when it was +90 for 2 weeks straight, it was 115 degrees on the roof, in the shade. My job makes me hate the sun.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 AM
This is what I was concerned about. I was starting to lose some definition and get a bit doughy so I just started running and hitting the weights again. It’s nice that I’m already seeing results after 10 days.
I gotta get back to that. I was never benching or lifting THAT much, but I used to go maybe 5 days a week. I need to get back in there. It might get my wife to get off her own ass and try to lose a few (dozen) pounds.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Great job opportunity. That’s the only reason. I had zero connections here. I’ve met some good people and like my job, but I’m ready for something new. Something bigger.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:35 AM
fair enough…i saw some pics of me from late 2010 when i was 225-235 and it was gross. all that extra weight added on just cuz i didn’t work out…tho ive never had an issue getting weight off either. would probably kill myself if it was harder to lose.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Absolutely. Those weeks are tough, but once you move forward again it feels incredible.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 AM
I think carrying a balance hurts you in the sense that you have a higher debt-to-income ratio. Eliminate that debt and you’ll look better. My issues was how the bank wasn’t using our payment history to show that we could actually pay our debts. We ended up having to pay off some things early that were carrying no interest and it pissed us off.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 AM
90 degree heat is the worst thing god created, but it’s different for me because I work outdoors when it’s warm.
Oh yeah… I would never fucking work outdoors down here. That’s what the mexicans are for!
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Once paid off I believe it actually helps you quite a bit. It shows to financial institutions that you can take on a large debt and get it paid off.
Making the final payment next month to pay off the 8K in CC debt (I was so fucking dumb) I ran up while in college. I’d like to send a nice note with a hearty FUCK YOU to Bank of America for never once working with me to lower my interest rate from the obscene amount it was even though I never missed a payment.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Other than diet, this is my biggest hurdle. It’s the last thing I want to do after work and I don’t want to get up at 5AM to do it before. I feel like all I’d do is work and then hit the gym.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Thanks, YYSA and Mr. C. That’s was I was hoping.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 AM
I finally got a CC my last year of college, but it never occurred to me to actually use it as I had no income and the ‘rents weren’t going to pay it off. How does one run up debt outside of a need-to situation? I’ll hand up and listen …
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 AM
I use my lunch break and then eat at my desk (my work is flexible in that I usually take a 1hr 15m lunch), but eventually I’ll have to get up a little earlier when my running mileage increases. It’s so hard to work out after work.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Shit. Hang up and listen.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:42 AM
I’d kill to have only $8k in debt at the moment. We’ve got a few cards with about $5k each on them (moving money around to lower APRs) and her student loan debt is still over $10k. I salute those of you who’ve managed to pay your shit down in a timely manner. Moral of the story: don’t get married.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 AM
do it. I do every month I send in my payment to Citi.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Besides your debt-to-income ratio, I also talked with a mortgage broker just recently who said the “magic threshold” is that you are under 80% of your credit card limit. He mentioned that if you maintain it under that for a few months your status changes significantly, and quickly.
First I heard it spelled out that way, and maybe it’s just a Canadian thing, but it was interesting.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:45 AM
How does one run up debt outside of a need-to situation? I’ll hand up and listen …
Well I didn’t work as much as I probably should have when I was in school… I was so hell bent on graduating in 4 years.. (not sure why)… so it was just little shit that added up with interest if you didn’t pay it down every month. Couple bottles of booze here, a night out with friends there…. groceries… gas… shit adds up… and interest is a mother fucker. I didn’t spend it on clothes or spring break or anything… I was just an idiot, and assumed I’d have a good job as soon as I graduated. Live and learn. I’m nearly completely debt free now… just a little over 3K on a low interest student loan left. It’s a good feeling.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Or have a child.
/I keed
//but it is a really bad combo of high expenses and no paycheck on maternity leave
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Also…I had to pay most of my tuition and rent.. so no real help from the parents, aside from a cell phone and they’d spot me something if I was in a pinch.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:47 AM
I’d like to send a nice note with a hearty FUCK YOU to Bank of America for never once working with me to lower my interest rate from the obscene amount it was even though I never missed a payment.
Oh, I sent a nice “kiss my ass” in the note of the check when I paid off my car to Wells Fargo. They called me into their office a few years prior and talked to me about debt consolidation, saying they could “help me” etc. I said, “if you really want to help me out, lower my APR on the car note.” The guy behind the desk smiled and said something like, “but then how are we going to make money?”
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:47 AM
No, I didn’t put my tuition on my CC… I’m not that dumb.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Great job opportunity. That’s the only reason. I had zero connections here. I’ve met some good people and like my job, but I’m ready for something new. Something bigger.
Gotchya… I haven’t really been down to Macon… I’ve just heard mixed reviews… so just curious.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:50 AM
I was lucky to have parents who could help. If I was paying my own way college may have taken a decade.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I was lucky to have parents who could help. If I was paying my own way college may have taken a decade.
I worked so much during high school.. I had more than 15K saved up before college… ’twas depressing to see that disappear so quickly. Worth it not to take out a fuckton of student loans though.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:52 AM
They would have to decide by March 17th because Kolb is getting a roster bonus of 7 million. So assuming Manning gets cut on the 8th they will have a small window to evaluate Manning. As far as Kolbs contract I don’t believe there is much of a hit at all. Plus this is the Cardinals, its not like they were right up against the cap.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:52 AM
ideal qualifications for a mortgage would be 20% debt and at least 20% down in cash.
reality doesn’t allow that to happen in many cases with the higher cost of living and income that hasn’t kept up with it.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:53 AM
/wrong thread fail
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:53 AM
I’ll take 2 months of 90 degrees
Kind of underselling Atlanta heat aren’t we? I coach soccer in Atlanta and I would give anything if it were only 90 plus for only 2 months….
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:53 AM
It sucks, is old and dirty, and mostly ghetto.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:54 AM
It sucks, is old and dirty, and mostly ghetto.
Ha… yeah.. I was being nice when I said mixed reviews. Atlanta is the tits.. eye candy as far as the eye can see.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:55 AM
for us, it was 90%. prior to buying our house, we were using our credit card for every possible purchase and then paying it off in full at the end of the month. the problem we found was we were keeping our limit low as barrier to racking up debt…if our limit was lower than the amount of money we could potentially spend in a month, then of course we could always pay it off every month. apparently though, when you’re spending 90% or greater of your credit card’s credit limit, that’s a ding on your credit score. now, every time AMEX offers to increase our credit limit to entice us to spend more, we accept. I think our credit limit is up to $21k per month and we don’t even spend 20% of that. when we bought our “new” car last December, my score was in the lower-800′s and my wife’s was upper-700′s.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I coach soccer in Atlanta and I would give anything if it were only 90 plus for only 2 months….
2nd half of june through august? It obviously can get hot outside that time frame… but that’s probably when the heat’s at it’s worst. I checked… average high on June 4 is 84 degrees.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Now I’m sad. I applied for five jobs on Sunday. Gonna try to find an HR person at each place and do the classic follow up call.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Exactly what the Wife and I do. CC for everything, use the points for something nice later.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Oh yeah.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:02 AM
So, for a credit card… if I’ve got 5K, keep it below 4K? This is what you mean by 80 percent? Or should I leave 80 percent FREE of the debt – essentially spend no more than 1K on a 5K limit.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Or should I leave 80 percent FREE of the debt – essentially spend no more than 1K on a 5K limit.
80% free… the second scenario.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:02 AM
free hotel roomz, plz!
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Bank of America gave me a 10K limit when I was in COLLEGE with no steady full time job. That’s just fucking crazy.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 AM
According to my Wife who was in the loyalty industry for a few years, flights are your best value. Also, never get merchandise.
Hotel rooms are good, though.
/high five
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:07 AM
They got me all the way up to a 20K limit in college. Thanks Bank of America! I am still paying off what once was a 15K debt.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:08 AM
OK, cool. Thanks.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:08 AM
They got me all the way up to a 20K limit in college. Thanks Bank of America! I am still paying off what once was a 15K debt.
fucking cocksuckers
/should really just look in the mirror and blame myself, but it’s more fun calling them cocksuckers
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Good luck man.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Indeed but hey I was 20 and had tons of entertainment.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:12 AM
no no no, don’t spend more than 4k. spend 80%, don’t spend 20%. these are conservative figures…like I said, I think we were getting dinged for spending 90%+ of our credit limit every month before increasing that limit.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Indeed but hey I was 20 and had tons of entertainment.
yep.
/buys round of expensive shots for group of 10 I’m out with
//puts it on the ol’ CC
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:13 AM
no no no, don’t spend more than 4k. spend 80%, don’t spend 20%.
This doesn’t ad up?
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:14 AM
I think we were getting dinged for spending 90%+ of our credit limit every month before increasing that limit.
when combined with that ^
Or maybe my comprehension is terrible. Probably the latter.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Did someone also trick you into buying a house you can’t afford? According to my president, this apparently happened to a lot of people.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Ugh. Sadly that is how most of it gets racked up. Took that debt up quick. money^pussy = Debt
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:18 AM
money^pussy = Debt
the e=mc^2 of my life.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:19 AM
it’s definitely the latter, but here’s a better explanation with fictional numbers:
Credit limit = $5,000/month
Allowable spending percentage per month before credit score deductions = 90%
Allowable spending amount per month before credit score deductions = $4,500
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Credit limit = $5,000/month
Allowable spending percentage per month before credit score deductions = 90%
Allowable spending amount per month before credit score deductions = $4,500
Got it. Gracias.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Nope. But a lot of people that did do that contributed to me buying my home for super cheap.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:22 AM
but those free t-shirts they gave you when you applied for them were so awesome!
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:23 AM
I got free Red Sox tickets and a Red Sox blanket. They knew the way to my heart.
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:25 AM
but those free t-shirts they gave you when you applied for them were so awesome!
i got a cool credit card with bucky badger on the front.
/fucking idiot
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Holy shit. Chase JUST bumped me to 23 hundred and I graduated in May. I’m almost a thousand in debt but have no student loans, so at least there’s that.