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Wow. Just saw that Franco Harris died.

The irony is that it’s two days short of the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.

That may still be the most exciting moment I felt in a football game I was watching in my whole life.

Seems like yesterday. I was a high school junior. I had a bet with my high school basketball coach who was a big Raiders fan. The stakes seemed enormous and I’d given up —I lost. Then, Boom!

I’ll probably do Kamala in the Paddock thread but for here all I can say is RIP.
He gave my Cowboys hell. Great football player.
 
Wow. Just saw that Franco Harris died.

The irony is that it’s two days short of the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.

That may still be the most exciting moment I felt in a football game I was watching in my whole life.

Seems like yesterday. I was a high school junior. I had a bet with my high school basketball coach who was a big Raiders fan. The stakes seemed enormous and I’d given up —I lost. Then, Boom!

I’ll probably do Kamala in the Paddock thread but for here all I can say is RIP.
My son's formative years were when the Steelers were the best. He is a Steelers fans to this day as are his kids. Those Bradshaw / Harris / Lynn Swann / Mean Joe Greene / Mel Blount (just to name a few) teams were some of the greatest in NFL history.

RIP Franco. RIP
 
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My son's formative years were when the Steelers were the best. He is a Steelers fans to this day as are his kids. Those Bradshaw / Harris / Lynn Swann / Mean Joe Greene / Mel Blount (just to name a few) teams were some of the greatest in NFL history.

RIP Franco. RIP
Sawnee, as a lifelong Bengals fan I eventually became a Steelers hater.

But -- What only us older guys remember is before the 1970s the Steelers had been a perpetual bottom dweller and NFL joke.

So, when they started pulling it together in the early 1970s, I actually rooted for them the way a kid roots for the underdog. And that moment when Franco plucked the ricochet out of the air and rumbled into the endzone was the beginning of that 1970s run. Pure magic.
 
Sawnee, as a lifelong Bengals fan I eventually became a Steelers hater.

But -- What only us older guys remember is before the 1970s the Steelers had been a perpetual bottom dweller and NFL joke.

So, when they started pulling it together in the early 1970s, I actually rooted for them the way a kid roots for the underdog. And that moment when Franco plucked the ricochet out of the air and rumbled into the endzone was the beginning of that 1970s run. Pure magic.
I was never a Steelers fan, I admired them but my loyalty then was to the Miami Dolphins. They had Bob Griese and one of my favorite UK players, Larry Seiple. Going undefeated was a magical season for Floridians. They were our only pro team back then and it was a fun team to watch in those days.
 
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I was never a Steelers fan, I admired them but my loyalty then was to the Miami Dolphins. They had Bob Griese and one of my favorite UK players, Larry Steele. Going undefeated was a magical season for Floridians. They were our only pro team back then and it was a fun team to watch in those days.
Bob Griese's aunt (Flo) worked for my office in Evansville. He came by one day. A good guy.

Edit: it is a cold clear 33°F here. Bracing for Thursday.
 
My son's formative years were when the Steelers were the best. He is a Steelers fans to this day as are his kids. Those Bradshaw / Harris / Lynn Swann / Mean Joe Greene / Mel Blount (just to name a few) teams were some of the greatest in NFL history.

RIP Franco. RIP
Jack Lambert is looking at you for forgetting about him.

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I have been absent for quite a while.........I wanted to stop in and tell all of you good folks Merry Christmas! I hope you and your families have a wonderful holiday season..........Other than the Director stuffing some money cards......we are pretty much sitting this one out......I have more to do than I have the time or will to do........ When I remember how to upload photos again I will show you folks the reason for my absence........I have went all in on the pigeon racing game.......
 
I have been absent for quite a while.........I wanted to stop in and tell all of you good folks Merry Christmas! I hope you and your families have a wonderful holiday season..........Other than the Director stuffing some money cards......we are pretty much sitting this one out......I have more to do than I have the time or will to do........ When I remember how to upload photos again I will show you folks the reason for my absence........I have went all in on the pigeon racing game.......
Please post. I'd really enjoy seeing those pics.
 
I have been absent for quite a while.........I wanted to stop in and tell all of you good folks Merry Christmas! I hope you and your families have a wonderful holiday season..........Other than the Director stuffing some money cards......we are pretty much sitting this one out......I have more to do than I have the time or will to do........ When I remember how to upload photos again I will show you folks the reason for my absence........I have went all in on the pigeon racing game.......
Merry Christmas awf.

Take care of those racers!
 
First half evaluation for me is Kentucky started getting open shots through hustle and taking it when open and opening a good lead. Then, lost the momentum going back to the dribble drive. Every team and coach out there know Cal loves the dribble drive and have for the past few years prepared their team for it. As soon as Cal goes back to it we seem to struggle. Yes, we have 10-point lead at the half, but it could be more. Free throw shooting still a problem though.
 
Just got back from helping my friend move most of his stuff from his old apartment to the new. Made it back for the start of the game.

Was it a really close friend? Usually has to be a close friend to help them move...I ain't picking up half a couch for someone I'm not good friends with.

Seinfeld clip on helping someone move haha...

 
I agree with Barkley after the St. Peters game, Cats play down to their competition. If you're up by 15 then push it to 20. If you're up by 20 push it to 25, etc.. Don't let your foot off the gas. I'm tired of these big leads getting dwindled down. Frustrating.
 
Wow. Just saw that Franco Harris died.

The irony is that it’s two days short of the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception.

That may still be the most exciting moment I felt in a football game I was watching in my whole life.

Seems like yesterday. I was a high school junior. I had a bet with my high school basketball coach who was a big Raiders fan. The stakes seemed enormous and I’d given up —I lost. Then, Boom!

I’ll probably do Kamala in the Paddock thread but for here all I can say is RIP.
The Steelers are retiring his jersey Saturday as well.
 
Cats are 37.5 favored. 🤷‍♂️

Just mentioned in another thread I bet against them, I bet against them every game regardless of opponent...Yale we were 15.5 point favorites won by 10...Bellermine we were 25.5 favorites I think we won by 19...didn't cover obviously against Gonzaga or UCLA...I knew nothing about the team we were playing tonight, but I know our team so I beat against us.
 
I agree with Barkley after the St. Peters game, Cats play down to their competition. If you're up by 15 then push it to 20. If you're up by 20 push it to 25, etc.. Don't let your foot off the gas. I'm tired of these big leads getting dwindled down. Frustrating.

Had so many people angry with my comments on Cal and his stall ball philosophy early on, even with the AD team of 2012. (Bill Self really did run out of time as he knew exactly what he was saying and I put Self right up their with Tom Crean in the admiration category..Bill knew what Cal was doing but Cal's horses then would not lose....)

One of the most STUPID philosophy's going. People kept telling me about the control of the amount of possessions. Never any mention of ruining what you do best and playing not to lose versus playing to win... Yep Ole Cal makes a whole lot more than I make... that's about it though. More power to him...

Yeah I am sickened by how I don't hurt if I miss a second of Kentucky basketball... That's my fault too...

Have a good evening and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I am not in a bad mood, really I am not...
 
5 degrees for the high Friday. New Years Eve high predicted to be 61. We'll all be sick with this type of fluctuation.

I really don't care much about the weather, as long as it is consistent...when it goes from 18 degrees to 72 in 2 days that is annoying...I can deal with any weather but I prefer it be the same for a month or two.
 
Had so many people angry with my comments on Cal and his stall ball philosophy early on, even with the AD team of 2012. (Bill Self really did run out of time as he knew exactly what he was saying and I put Self right up their with Tom Crean in the admiration category..Bill knew what Cal was doing but Cal's horses then would not lose....)

One of the most STUPID philosophy's going. People kept telling me about the control of the amount of possessions. Never any mention of ruining what you do best and playing not to lose versus playing to win... Yep Ole Cal makes a whole lot more than I make... that's about it though. More power to him...

Yeah I am sickened by how I don't hurt if I miss a second of Kentucky basketball... That's my fault too...

Have a good evening and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I am not in a bad mood, really I am not...
Yeah, we watched game last night. FAMU sure closed up quick, Think score may have been 69-62 before Cats finally pulled away. Not a good look.
 
Good Morning

Opened up a fresh canister of Maxwell House and the aroma is very pleasant on a cool morning. I took my first cup out on the lanai and enjoyed drinking it in the darkness, listening to nature waking up.

55° and clouds in the skies as we climb to 69° with a 20% chance of rain by 5:00 PM. Watching the weather report shows blizzard conditions in part of the country. Up North mostly. It is the season to put on a jacket or at least a warm sweater.

 
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