OldTimer’s Dugout - Off Topic Thread

[VolPack22]

Yeah, but the super bowl against the 9ers in the 80s, which was close and they could've won if not for the drive, puts them ahead of the lions.

I am including their entire history and the Lions do have 4 championships pre-merger. It’s just been a rough go since 1957

 

[Volprofch05]

No, Wrong! Lions have never lost a Super Bowl.

Here are sad histories in other sports:

6 MLB teams have never won a World Series and their appearances

• Brewers: Once, 1982.
• Mariners: Never.
• Padres: Twice, 1984 and 1998.
• Rangers: Twice, 2010 and 2011.
• Rays: Twice, 2008 and 2020.
• Rockies: Once, 2007.

This one's pretty amazing and speaks to the dominance of a small number of teams (i.e, celtics, lakers, bulls, spurs, pistons):

There are 11 active NBA teams that have not won a Championship, this equates to 36% of League. The teams that have not won a NBA Championship are; the Pacers, Hornets, Nets, Grizzlies, Jazz, Suns, Pelicans, Clippers, Nuggets Magic and the Timberwolves.

 

[VolPack22]

The Bengals have lost 3 Super Bowls by an average of 4 points. Talk about heartbreaking. 5 points in the 1st, 4 in the 2nd, 3 in the 3rd. Maybe they will only lose by 2 points in the next one

 

[VolPack22]

3 worst NFL franchises based on playoff winning percentage:

Bengals
Lions
Browns

I have a feeling Joe Burrow is going to make the Bengals skyrocket up the list before his career is over.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Stopped to get some Kroger gas today since my last time of filling up @ $2.11 a gallon.
This time gas @ Kroger shows $2.76. I used my discount card & filled up @ $2.16 a gallon. Christmas cheers to evrrybody.

 

[MAD]

With all the trades and players leaving for other teams in the MLB for more money or better chances to win the WS, I wonder, who are some players that were incredible but turned into a big bust once they started for their new team?

 

[ArdentVol]

With all the trades and players leaving for other teams in the MLB for more money or better chances to win the WS, I wonder, who are some players that were incredible but turned into a big bust once they started for their new team?

too many stl relievers to count

 

[MAD]

With all the trades and players leaving for other teams in the MLB for more money or better chances to win the WS, I wonder, who are some players that were incredible but turned into a big bust once they started for their new team?

too many stl relievers to count

Wonder if @cardvolfan knows about these stl relievers you speak of?

 

[Volprofch05]

One problem with academics is that you often have to absolutely bust your butt for stuff that you know has a 99.9999% chance of being futile. I’m sure that happens in other fields, but it can be demoralizing.

 

[cardvolfan]

Wonder if @cardvolfan knows about these stl relievers you speak of?

I know most all things St. Louis. I mostly remember the really good ones that turned into great ones. Steve Carlton from long ago and Sandy Alcantara a few years back.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

One problem with academics is that you often have to absolutely bust your butt for stuff that you know has a 99.9999% chance of being futile. I’m sure that happens in other fields, but it can be demoralizing.

Cool story, bro.

 

[Volprofch05]

Cool story, bro.

You’re welcome!

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

You’re welcome!

Merry Christmas to you as well.

 

[OldTimer]

 

[firestorm]

I think Willis spot started against the Texans a few weeks ago and Henry had 200+ yards. I’m not worried about that game. I’m worried about the Cowboys and Jaguars. I don’t think the Titans will win either of those games.

Well you may be proven right because the Cowboys and Jaguars both have offense arsenals for throwing which the Titans have as a main weakness since they don’t have the needed players to consistently rush the QB.

 

[Volprofch05]

Boston College beat a ranked Va Tech team in hoops yesterday, how is that even possible?

 

[firestorm]

This makes me think of Die Hard 2.

A lot of snow in Omaha.

Currently waiting for my brother to land.
My mother is driving her SUV.

 

[firestorm]

Boston College beat a ranked Va Tech team in hoops yesterday, how is that even possible?

Because it’s a conference game mostly, and because college basketball inferior teams defeating good teams or great teams is common so persons have a factual reason to bet the underdog that has a realistic chance of winning instead of just a pipe dream.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

Well, imagine that. How far can he toss a banana?

 

[VolPack22]

With all the trades and players leaving for other teams in the MLB for more money or better chances to win the WS, I wonder, who are some players that were incredible but turned into a big bust once they started for their new team?

Just look at the Angels

 

[VolPack22]

One problem with academics is that you often have to absolutely bust your butt for stuff that you know has a 99.9999% chance of being futile. I’m sure that happens in other fields, but it can be demoralizing.

I can attest to this 100% with the program I went through. State board exams are ridiculous.

 

[VolPack22]

I thought he would just run it out of bounds.

 

[VolPack22]

I feel sorry for the poor sap that has to go up against Joe if there is an orange toss competition.

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

WOW ... the first signs of this winter storm w/wind & rain slams into Jackson right now.
I live north of the I-40 interstate. Looking at the map, it's gonna be a grin & bare it moment.

 

[VolPack22]

WOW ... the first signs of this winter storm w/wind & rain slams into Jackson right now.

Currently 44 in Chattanooga but will get down to 6 by 8am