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Welcome to the disorganized Last Call, folks. Hope you don’t mind the mess.
Salma Hayek
First, we have a lady who’s willing to help out starving children in her own way…
Christina Hendricks
A lady for the “Mad Men” will also help.
I don’t have much else sadly, gang. I’m just getting out of class. Have a blast, alright?
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Salma >>>>> Christina. What a babe.
I need the get the key to my new apartment, but I can’t pick it up until 4 (if I’m lucky). Kill time with me, please.
Why can’t you get the key until 4? Landlord out to lunch or something?
They had to change the carpet yesterday, so they’re doing final cleaning. I don’t technically move in until tomorrow, so giving me a key early is more of a favor than anything.
Ah, okay. So, just making sure it’s all in order, then?
It looks like it. I can confirm when I go talk to them in an hour.
But the reassuring thing is that the people in the front office have always been helpful, which hasn’t been my experience everywhere.
So, this belongs back over at TPP’s piece on No Shows, but we’re all over here now.
I might not always agree with Ross Tucker, but I did think this was pretty awesome:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ross_tucker/09/08/contracts/index.html?eref=sihp
Especially this part: “In fact, maybe Sellers and others in a similar situation should show up at the stadium about three hours before the game and tell the team it needs to re-do the contract by kickoff. After all, that’s roughly the same time frame the player I spoke to was given to make his potentially life-altering decision.”
Can you imagine that – 10am on Sunday, Boldin/Marshall show up and say “extend me or I’m sick today” – before a must-win game, after the game plan’s in? It’s the nuclear option, but we might actually see someone try it.
I could see Marshall doing that. Boldin, he knows that Fitz is pretty much the number one option now. If he did that, they’d cut him without thinking.
Fitz might be number one, but it’s not like the difference between ‘Quan and Fitz is that much bigger than the difference between Marshall and Eddie Royal. Or, to put it in the way that matters, it’s the difference between ‘Quan and Steve Breaston against the difference between Marshall and Stokley (or whomever).
For that matter, they wouldn’t cut him – at least, I don’t think they would (the Keyshawn example excepted).
And like I said, it’s a nuclear option, to be used only after a long (and public) failure by the team to do the reasonable thing (applies more for Sellers than the two WRs, I think). It’s the only way the fans wouldn’t eat the player alive.
But it is also the only way where the player (who has no leverage in the NFL) can take any advantage. And I can’t really fault a guy for taking that advantage (especially not if he can talk to his teammates about it first).
Is there a reason why the media thinks we all give a shit about the fucking Browns? And who their fucking quaterback is gonna be? Jesus Christ.
No reason. It’s sad when even T.O. is trying to break news on who it is…
posting a pic of my lady crush ALMOST makes up for shitty music. ALMOST
Who’s ready for some USA soccer!?
rub it in that I can’t watch why don’t you.
That sux…It literally just started.
If your question was “who’s ready to follow the game on matchtracker?” my hand would be up.
Good evening peeps… who’s up for some Oudin-Clijsters!!!! YEAH!!! WOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Gonna head over there during the half and after the match….Davies just had a nice shot.
Actually had the pleasure of watching Oudin beat Petrova at Arthur Ashe on Monday, the place was going nuts.
If she’s competitive tonight… that crowd will go BANANAS… that’s right. B.A.N.A.N.A.S.
US just saved by the post!
I hate technology… but it only took me 4 hours to figure out how to fix my iPod.
I’m not very smart sometimes.
You hate technology…Forget about an iPod, I still use a Walkman!
Upgrading to the iPod was the greatest thing I ever did until I got my new phone… and I personally believe that they hate each other, and my phone is sabotaging my iPod.
Yep.
Howard just made a great save….We really aren’t looking on top of our game here.
My arms feel like they’re going to fall off and I’m not even 1/10 of the way there.
Moving BLOWS.
Another reason why I hesitate to move to a bigger apartment. And I hate having to ask people to help me move 100 feet.
I am moving to a smaller (but nicer) apartment, and yes, moving all my shit 100 feet feels ridiculous.
Isn’t this when the family is supposed to make up for all the years of crappy Christmas and birthday presents by lugging stuff?
They would help, but they live 2500 miles away, so I’m giving them a free pass. I have an extra pair of hands helping out, but it’s still sloooow going.
Seems like a cop-out to me. I’m just saying.
Out of curiosity, where the hell are you? Burkina Faso?
Close! California.
Well, I need to complain about our team play more often. I ask if we’ve looked like shit all night at UF, Ricky blasts one.
How did the US get their goal? Dempsey shot it in off Zamora’s suckitude, right?
Donovan got the ball just outside the T&T penalty area on the left, was forced back, dumped the ball to Ricardo Clark at about 25 yards, and Ricky launched a rocket. Beautiful strike, really.
Just saw it on 360 – god bless that antediluvian “TiVo” system they have…
I think my outcome would have been more poetically appropriate, though.
PAGING JAMES BROWN TO THE SKYPE ROOM STAT
Need 10 cc’s of Getoverhere?
I’m about to get in my car and drive the 5 hours from here to Nashville. So, no, I need a ringer’s drip, wide open. But thanks.
Wait…there’s a soccer game tonight? How did I miss this?
ESPN gave it’s coverage the NHL treatment?
do.not.rub.it.in.
I HAVE NO TV IN THIS PLACE
I suppose i should be thrilled to have teh intarwebs and hot/cold running water. but really, NO TV? You fucking PHILISTINES!
I thought it was a federal law that all hotels that weren’t bed/breakfasts had to have FREE HBO, COLOR TV, and KITCHENETTES available for all. With the COLOR in five different colors on a sign outside.
i’m not sure WHAT this place qualifies as. if it weren’t for the fact that I need to attend in order to become a member, holy hells, i wouldn’t set foot in the South.
it’s apparently some hippie artist compound. i’m in a building that reminds me of a college dorm from the 50s, and THERE ARE NO LOCKS. I don’t have a key, i shit you not. I am one seriously freaked out Yankee.
Wait… what?… where are you and what are you trying to do?
I am in lovely *cough bug land cough* Gatlinburg TN. And I’m trying to not go completely over the edge.
I didn’t think people Volunteerly went into Tennessee (see what I did there? And I’m only an amateur).
I went to Memphis on a group trip a few years
ago, and we stopped at like 5am at some
rest stop. These two girls were seriously
arguing which state sucked more, Tenn or KY
Beale Street was cool (when they let us on it)
I’ll give Tenn that.
No locks, no TV, in the South – sounds like summer camp.
However, since there are no locks, you can be proactive and screw around with other people before they can get to you. She who hesitates, loses! I think I read that in The Art of War or something…
No, I’m locking all my shit in my car everyday. I’m not carrying the computer around everywhere.
At least i’ve got you folks to help keep me from losing it. Sort of.
It was on ESPN Classic and 360, it was against a “lesser team” in CONCACAF, and it was on a Wednesday. Hence, no advertising for it at all. I would’ve missed it had I not had it on my calendar, personally…
Seriously, I was at class all day, I had no clue we were playing…and I’m a person who considers himself a soccer fan. That can’t be good.
Way to call her a loser twice Pam Shriver… even when calling her NOT a loser…
Pam Shriver in HD gives me the exact opposite of an erection.
If the camera shots on Telemundo from the Mexico/Honduras match can be believed, it’s currently pissing at Azteca. With no visible assistance from the crazed mob in the stands.
You know damn well I can’t believe that. If there’s liquid falling at Azteca, I’m putting my paycheck on somebody wearing a Lucha Libra mask being responsible.
Come to think of it, I don’t think they cut above the lights, so I’m guessing that they sold 10,000 tickets to fans to watch the game from up there, and they’re providing the current ambiance.
Ok, whoring time. Weed game me a plug today, but nobody goes there except on tuesday nights anyway.
http://frozenballs.blogspot.com/
Check out my overview of the first opponent to ever play at TCF Bank Stadium in the first ever edition of “Know Your Enemy.”
Nice I like it, its a good twist on just a summary who the important players on the team are. Could have used more defamation and blatant lying though, regardless of student-athlete usage
Check back in a few weeks. We play Air Force, I toss bouquets. We play Wisconsin or Iowa, I toss haymakers.
I think it would only be fair to allow someone responsible to write the Wisconsin preview… that can’t be trusted to someone with a Minnesota education.
For the actual preview of the game, I’ll have you help. For the Know Your Enemy segment that’s dedicated to the deep, dark truth about programs, I can handle Wisconsin on my own, thank you very much.
For example, did you know that Wisconsin has one of the top animal husbandry programs in the country? It’s partially due to the exceptional supply of subjects, usually referred to as “cheerleaders.”
*cough*cough*fuckyou*cough*cough*
Or….next week for Cal.
I look forward to seeing it, and then spit it verbatim to my brother who goes to Cal
I should say that WSR’s post reminds me that I have been pimping Tom Morello’s new band for a while now and they finally have some high quality videos up. If you want to see what they sound like this is a good place to start http://www.youtube.com/outsidelands#play/uploads/41/XbbQINgmohQ . Fun fact, you can see me around the 4 minute mark!
ok folks… I don’t think Federer is going to waste too much more time with Soderling, so it’s about time for bed.
Lord Football returns tomorrow. This makes me happy. Catch most of you on that glorious holiday night.
Guess which game I get to watch Sunday at 1?
Yep, the Vikings and the Browns. Who cares what market you’re in SHOW THE BEST GAME.
Fun fact, I also get to watch the vikings browns game…in LOS FREAKING ANGELES
HAHAHA. Offside, Meh-hee-coh. Still 0-0 in the 63rd minute.
Why did I make that a reply to an NFL TV thread? Good job, GEF.
I really hope AD breaks the single game rushing record or something. Or i’m going to get tired of this game real fast. We probably get an early game on CBS, i just haven’t checked out the map yet. I can take a pretty good guess on who it is…The Ravens. Another boring fucking team (even with Flacco). I hate to say it, but i miss watching McNabb fail weekly. I’d rather watch the Eagles than the AFC North. So sad.
What are you talking about? That is the best game.
It involves Brett Favre AND the Browns. No thanks. Atlanta/Miami should be on.
Fuck. 1-0 Mexico, 75th minute on a Timo Blanco penalty. Andres Cantor tries to work himself into apoplexy and fails.
Ok since I’ve kind of been out of it, if Mexico wins where does the US stand in the rankings
They will remain in 1st place after this match day no matter what happens, I believe. With their victory over T&T, the US have ensured themselves of at least a position in the 4th place CONCACAF / 5th place CONMEBOL playoff game to qualify for the World Cup – obviously, we want something more.
Agreed, I would rather not play in a group of death this go around
OK, here’s the standings if everything holds from tonight:
USA – 16 points
Mexico – 15 points
Honduras – 13 points
Costa Rica – 12 points
El Salvador – 8 points
Trinidad & Tobago – 5 points (eliminated)
Got it, thanks for the update
Wonderful. Honduras is going to be desperate as fuck, and we’re playing them at home.
*at home meaning in Honduras.
Amado Guevara won’t be eligible to play due to yellow card accumulation. That makes such a difference (not really).
What does he play?
And how exactly does the yellow card accumulation thing work?
I believe he’s an attacking midfielder. And a former MLS MVP.
Card accumulation takes is a part of most leagues and competitions. Basically, if you get x number of cards in x number of games, then you serve a small suspension.
The individual governing body for the league/competition decides the numbers I believe.
So how good is Honduras?
And when does the slate get wiped clean for the, what, 9 guys we have in danger of an accumulation suspension?
I personally think Honduras is the best of the Central American teams at present, although Costa Rica always seems to be in that discussion. They’re better at home than on the road (obviously), and they have players like Carlos Costly and Carlos Pavon who do nothing at club level and then kick our ass at the international level.
As for our yellow card accumulation, the slate is wiped clean after CONCACAF qualification ends. So, we’re likely to have one major player out for the Costa Rica home game if we don’t play with some discipline in San Pedro Sula.
Wonderful. And CONCACAF refs are great at getting those calls right, right?
By the way, what did you think of the refs tonight?
I mean, other than the obvious missed corner.
Only watched from about the 75th minute on – the referees didn’t seem to influence the match either way. We looked slow and unimaginative, but that’s probably because we were up a goal, and we always go into a shell when that happens in CONCACAF, for better or worse.
Mexico wins 1-0, El Salvador beats Costa Rica 1-0. Time to move the beers and Cokes to the now-working refrigerator.