Thursday Night Sports Etc open thread
Hey there! I thought I'd set up a thread for tonight's festivities. Right now, I've got West Virginia at Huston on for background noise while I work on dinner (rigatoni, with fennel, zucchini, and shrimp in a blistered cherry tomato-lemon-cream sauce). Kansas City vs Denver kicks off in a few minutes, the Red Wings are in progress vs the New Jersey Devils, and Atlanta vs the Phillies starts in a minute or two. What's everyone up to?
October 12th, 2023 at 8:13 PM ^
bassclefstefchef
October 12th, 2023 at 8:17 PM ^
Ha! Thanks, I like it. Yeah, cooking is probably my main hobby. For a few reasons- my dad has always been a passionate hobby chef, so I think I inherited that from him. Also, I'm not as busy as my wife (who gigs at least as much as I do, but has easily twice as many private students- violin, viola, plus beginning cello and piano) so I'm often home first, and have more time to cook. Finally, it doesn't have anything to do with trombone playing, so it's nice to be able to do something completely unrelated.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:16 PM ^
Dreading watching the Phillies win yet again another NLDS over Atlanta.
Hate 'em.
Chiefs by 15.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:16 PM ^
Reading the MGoBoard on the toilet. Pretty normal for an hour after dinner on a Thursday.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:16 PM ^
Punted on all of that and out with MGoWife to see Morrissey.
might check scores on my phone though….
October 12th, 2023 at 9:18 PM ^
Nice! We watched the "Quilloughby" episode of the Simpsons tonight.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:19 PM ^
What an upside-down baseball postseason so far this fall. Already sidelined: Tampa Rays (99 wins regular season), the Dodgers (100 wins), and the Orioles (101 wins)
If the Phillies advance tonight, this will mean all 4 remaining teams finished the regular season with 90 wins or less, with 3 of 4 being wildcard teams.
This scenario is exactly why I have always been in favor of the divisional series being a best-of-7 rather than best-of-5.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:12 PM ^
It deffo favors the teams that get hot at the right time. Look at the SP injuries TB and The Dodgers had.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:46 PM ^
MLB's current TV contracts run through 2028. I think we're stuck with best-of-5s through then.
In the meantime, I'd like to see MLB try a 2-1-2 (or even a 5-0) format for the Divisional Series. More home games for the team with more wins. 2-1-2 also means the majority of any elimination games are hosted by the team with more wins (it's opposite now).
October 12th, 2023 at 8:25 PM ^
Houston (yes, I spelled it wrong in the OP) just had a punt return touchdown negated by a holding call. That's been just about the most interesting thing that's happened there so far.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:23 PM ^
I miss the days when WVU was fun and interesting.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:35 PM ^
Yeah, they used to have so much more personality.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:42 PM ^
Rich Rod is doing well at Jacksonville State(NTJ*,) Maybe a reunion is in order?
*Jacksonville State in Georgia... And they are FBS as of this year, but the Dakotas (NDSU,SDSU,ND,SD) And schools like EWU, Weber St. Stay FCS.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:45 PM ^
I thought Jacksonville St was in Alabama
October 12th, 2023 at 11:36 PM ^
You're right. Still not Florida.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:39 PM ^
Watching my Phillies mostly. Had the Pistons on for a bit. They look awful. Just watched Russel Wilson throw a brutal interception.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:41 PM ^
Cowardly Braves walked Harper.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:47 PM ^
Looking forward to the incessant Taylor Swift coverage!
October 12th, 2023 at 9:09 PM ^
My wife is watching the game solely for that reason. I keep telling her she’s playing right into the NFL’s hands and she keeps telling me to shut the hell up.
What can you do?
October 12th, 2023 at 9:13 PM ^
Nothing that's legal in English-speaking countries, trust me I've looked.
/kidding
October 12th, 2023 at 10:52 PM ^
tuned in for a minute, then they showed a side by side shot of Kelce on the bench and TS in the suite. I’m with Whoopie Goldberg on this one, what about the football? switched back to college football.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:51 PM ^
can't believe i can see the wings on TV, some type of espn+. who knew?
wings playing well but getting stoned right now by NJ's goalie. dylan larkin with a great set up but buried into the goalie's gut.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:54 PM ^
Really looked good in the first period. Some bad luck with a couple posts, I believe Lucas Raymond fanned on a nice setup to the slot. Good transition D to O. Held NJ to very few scoring chances.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:55 PM ^
And Daniel Sprong makes it 1-0! Let’s Go Red Wings!!
October 12th, 2023 at 9:57 PM ^
I'm also getting stoned right now. But I'm watching a documentary on Bernie Madoff on Netflix I've actually seen before. Sigh. Tomorrow night is pool night, so I'm looking ahead to that.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:59 PM ^
West Virgina just provided more evidence for why we should run a flea-flicker every game. Fortune favors the flea-flickerers.
October 12th, 2023 at 8:59 PM ^
good: jack hughes scored
bad: he scored on the wings and it was a garbage goal, bad angle. bad goaltending. bounced off the goalie's head.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:25 PM ^
Jack is the one Hughes brother to not play for UM
October 12th, 2023 at 9:07 PM ^
I’m actually checking out the ECU game. Rooting for them for the sole benefit of helping our own resume for whatever that is worth.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:07 PM ^
Watching the Bronocs with a laptop on my legs figuring I'd finish the day's work because the game would already be over.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:10 PM ^
Andy Reid is trying to lose this game. Russ Wilson says hold my YooHoo.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:09 PM ^
Houston just got absolutely screwed on a fumble that would have been returned for a TD had the whistle not blown. Refs are in the bag for WV.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:18 PM ^
Castellanos just murdered another one out of the park.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:18 PM ^
Mr. SlickHands McDropaGimme scores for KC. Denver has a huge cap hit on Wilson, but they have to consider Williams/Maye/McCarthy/Penix.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:41 PM ^
Marcus Sasser playing well for the Pistons. They come back and win against the Thunder scubs. Blaha acting like they win the title.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:46 PM ^
Just got home from watching FSU's number-1 ranked women's soccer team scorch number-11 Notre Dame 4-1 before a packed and screaming crowd here in Tallahassee. Lot of talent on display, including four members of the US women's Olympic and WC teams, members of the Jamacia, Sweden, Portugal, and Nigerian teams, and really one of the prettiest thumpings I have ever witnessed in any sport. Sat next to a number of the ND parents, and enjoyed wishing them all well after the game.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:51 PM ^
Hit new PRs on leg press on my ACL rehab journey. 260 double leg, 120 single(repaired) leg, 170 push with 2 legs, controlled lower with bad leg. Riding high!
October 12th, 2023 at 9:58 PM ^
Castellanos homers again. Nice trade Tigers.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:21 PM ^
At least we got Lange. More than we received from trading higher profile guys.
October 12th, 2023 at 9:59 PM ^
Castellanos! Damn, it sucks he’s on the Phillies.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:04 PM ^
Random thoughts: the Houston offense looks pretty interesting, doing well against a four and one West Virginia team.
The lions are three point favorites, on the road, at a three and one Tampa Bay team. These are heady days for football fans in the state of Michigan.
would be great if the Red Wings had a solid year, but like many here have said, I think we’re a year away.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:13 PM ^
WTF happened to you Russel Wilson. I have Denver +17 and you aren’t going to score a point.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:26 PM ^
Taylor Swift makes him nervous.
October 12th, 2023 at 11:11 PM ^
She's gonna write a positive song about him.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:19 PM ^
MSU hockey down 4-1 to Air Force with about 8 odd minutes left (in 2nd period).
8th Ranked MSU
Edit: 5-1 now (6:56 left in 2nd)
Watching on Altitude Sports (Alternate) on DirecTV (ch. 681-1 for me)
Friday can't come soo- Bwahaha, just kidding. It's coming early for me.
Edit: 5-2, Spartans on power play
5-3 AF w/13 sec. left in 2nd
October 12th, 2023 at 10:20 PM ^
Wild baseball playoffs so far. Orioles and Dodgers swept by wildcard teams. The mighty Braves on the brink of losing. Would love to see more run support in these games. Spencer Strider is probably my favorite pitcher -- too bad they couldn't give him some runs behind the effort.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:32 PM ^
Wow! What a touchdown by WV. And what a major defensive let down by Houston. Scored on 4th and 10 from midfield with 30 seconds left.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:37 PM ^
WTF. Houston Hail Mary to win the game.
October 12th, 2023 at 10:37 PM ^
Holy Fuck Houston?!