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Anyone attending the two…

Anyone attending the two games in Vegas on the 11/19 and 11/21?

I purchased a cheap set from…

I purchased a cheap set from Amazon to see if I even liked playing enough to start spending money on good clubs.  The set included everything I needed and came with a bag.  As I found that I enjoyed golf, I started buying used clubs and eventually getting better stuff.  I did see a noticeable difference between the cheap Wilson set I bought on Amazon and the nicer used TaylorMade irons I bought used on 3balls, which isn't a shock.  

 

I probably should have been fitted, but did not know much about clubs when I was buying stuff so I just spent the money and now I have gear that is plenty good for my skill level.  This year I invested in lessons rather than fitting so I can straighten out my driver slice.  

TaylorMade M4 driver

TaylorMade M4 driver

TaylorMade M4 Irons 6 thru 9

Cleveland CBX2 46*, 50*, 56*

Wilson 60* 

Snakeyes putter

 

I will update the Wilson 60* soon and should probably get a better putter.  I have spent a bunch on golf lately so it will be awhile before I get new any new clubs.  Interested in the SIM 2 Max D also, but dont know enough about it to drop that much money.   

Move to Portland, OR.  It…

Move to Portland, OR.  It will never happen but I would love have an MLB so close. 

 

I would not be surprised at all if it is Vegas.  The AAA stadium was designed and built to be expanded for a pro team. 

Sportscenter has an…

Sportscenter has an Instagram and Twitter.  Most of that content seems to be some random person doing a weird sports thing or not even close to sports related.  

I made it a goal of mine to…

I made it a goal of mine to get better at golf this year.  That started with taking some lessons, which have been helpful, but did not solve everything.  What has worked for me so far has been:

  • Proper grip can be a big difference maker.
  • Practice - I have seen a drastic improvement simply because I spend more time at the range.
    • I start with my 50 degree because this helps get my swing path correct.  I then hit through my irons, then driver, then wedges.  Driver is usually only 10 or so balls and that is just to make sure I am not falling into bad habits and slicing the ball.  I end with wedges because I am working on distance control.  
  • Don't neglect your 100 yard and closer shots.  I can't remember the percentage but a player will use wedges way more in a round of golf that almost any other club.  
  • I have tried to find a golf ball I like and play with only that.  It is supposed to give more confidence because the player will know how the ball will react.  I don't think I am good enough for this to matter and I really like the TaylorMade TP5 which is an expensive ball to lose.  
  • Relaxed and slow backswing.  The only thing I tell myself on the backswing is to go slow.  When I rush the backswing my shot is terrible.  

 

I haven’t personally played…

I haven’t personally played any in the area. A coworker has played all over that area and he has never said a bad thing about any of the courses. I have been to the Tetherow property and was very impressed and am sure the golf there would be great. 

I have had a mild interest…

I have had a mild interest in golf for the last few years and decided to take it more seriously.  I have taken some lessons and am venturing out to some nicer courses now that my slice is sightly more under control.  

Locally I have played Bayou Golf Course (McMinnville, Oregon) and Chehalem Glenn (Newberg, Oregon).  Chehalem Glenn is a much nicer course and probably where I will play from now on.  I want to try the Red Tail Golf Course (Beaverton, Oregon).  This summer I will be playing the Waikoloa Beach Course in Hawaii and am super excited. 

The TXG channel is great.  I…

The TXG channel is great.  I have no idea what to make of most of the info because I have not tracked my numbers using anything like the GC Quad so I have nothing to compare it to.  Ian is super knowledgeable and it would be awesome to have a fitting done by him.

Dileo slides good

Dileo slides good

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_fQAVBYpNg

 

The frustrating thing to me…

The frustrating thing to me is that Harbaugh is supposed to be a QB coach.  Milton has been with the program long enough that a QB coach should have him ready.

I think some things like roster issues, coaches leaving, COVID, can be explained away from one year to the next if looked at logically.  You can't explain away why this team does not seem to know how to run a two minute offense.  Or why everyone in the country knows that on first down Michigan is going to run the ball into a stacked box and then on 3rd and 8 is going to throw a 5 yard stop route.  

The first couple seasons with Harbaugh saw some offensive creativity with formations and motion.  That is gone now and I think it is time for Harbaugh to be gone too. 

1, 2, 3

Back to the Future

Field of Dreams

Shawshank 

That just happened

https://twitter.com/JDue51/status/970426921006895105

 

Wichita St scored on a ball that bounced off a Cincinnati player's face. 

 

No idea how to embed the video.

 

 

Shorts

I watched both highlights on YouTube and I cannot say which ranks higher because the baggy shorts all of the players are wearing in 2013 distracted me.

hurry up

Snap the ball

Seattle Mariners

One of the worst franchises of all time has to be the Seattle Mariners. In their 40 year history the team has only made the playoffs 4 times and is one of two teams to never make the World Series, the other being Expos turned Nationals. Seattle hasn’t made the playoffs since 2001 and that drought looks to continue well into the future.

All that being said, I continue to attend a handful of games a year.

At least porn has a happy

At least porn has a happy ending

Outside of Game 7 the pace of

Outside of Game 7 the pace of play would be upsetting. Totally understand it in this setting. Couldn’t agree more about the Dodger bullpen. It was supposed to be the strength of the Dodgers and it has seemed overworked this series.

McCann

McCann is wearing out the grass between home and the mound

Ordered

Good stuff like always. I just ordered the gray hoodie.  Thanks for the info WD.

That, and it’s Oregon State,

That, and it’s Oregon State, who else would they hire? Oregon State has Anderson now and they are still terrible. Riley was as good as they were going to get.

I hope that’s not true. I

I hope that’s not true. I still like Fleck, but him to ND would end that real quick.

I have no idea if this is

I have no idea if this is even possible, but it seems like removing all knowledge of what is happening on the field might help.  Have the reviewer be offsite with no knowledge of score, time in the game, ect. and just have them watch the play and make a call.  

I also think officiating is bad because it is bad, but it also has never been scrutinized more.  With everyone watching at home in HD and with social media showing every possible error is it getting worse, or just more noticeable?  With that being said, when everyone in America knows the correct call, but the review still gets it wrong, that needs to be fixed.  

He still made history

Rich Hill is the first pitcher in the last 100 seasons to throw at least 9 innings, allow 1 or fewer hits with no walks, and get a loss.

 

 

I live in Oregon and will be

I live in Oregon and will be viewing Totality with my friend Petey and some coworkers.  I have been told there will be vodka, whiskey, various eclipse themed beers, mimosas, bloody mary’s, breakfast casserole, brisket, pasta salad, $40 in guacamole, and an abyss we are going to gather around to watch.

.08 is for DMV

I know this is a texting crash but the DUI comparison is always brought up and I would love to shed some light on the subject because most people are terrible confused about what actually goes into a DUI arrest.

 

At least in Oregon .08 is strictly a number used for DMV when it comes to the license suspension portion of the process.  A person arrested for DUI that blows .07 is still getting arrested for DUI.  In Oregon a low blow does not mean you get off free.

 
WD mentioned above that texting and driving should be treated like DUI.  In Oregon depending on the circumstance the statute of Reckless Driving could apply to a driver that was texting.  The driving while texting statute is only a violation so no arrest can be made but DUI and Reckless Drive are both A Misdemeanors. The DUI does carry the penalty of license suspension and cost a ton for the classes that follow the arrest.  DUI that results in a crash and injury is much more sever however.

 

Hope that all made some sense.  If there is interest, maybe one of these days I will create a DUI info thread and try to clean up some of the misconceptions people have about the process and what it actually means to get a DUI.

Welcome back

Welcome back

Fenway Last Year

This doesnt entirely fit but it is one of my best ever moments

Last year my dad and I flew from Oregon to Boston to see the Seattle Mariners play at Fenway.  It has always been a dream to visit all of the ballparks and the Red Sox put together a package that included hotel, authentic jersey, on field tour, and seats on the Green Monster. 

Neither one of us realized that the game we attended was on Father's Day until we were standing on the warning track in front of the manual score board getting our picture taken with the date written out above us.  The game was nothing special and the Mariners lost, but being at Fenway with my dad on Father's Day was a best ever moment that will be hard to beat.

Delorean

I have a Wrangler that I love but will be selling soon. Not because I want to, but I need the money to buy a truck that I will get more use out of.

 

My irrational car would be a Delorean.  If I win the lottery that will be one of the cars I buy.

 

 

Balls

That sucks balls. Living in Oregon I was looking forward to the quick trip north to watch Michigan play in the rare Pacific Northwest trip. Hope the schedule stays the as is.

Either a Delorean or a GMC

Either a Delorean or a GMC Sierra 1500

Or smaller GO BLUE

The only thing I dont like about the shoe is the GO BLUE.  I would prefer a block M or have the GO BLUE slightly smaller and I would consider buying a pair.

Drones

Two Hearted Ale - I heard on the radio news update today that a company in china is working on single person drones. Put in a destination and it does all the work to get you there.

A

I have purchased two long sleeve and a handful of t-shirts and love them all.  Only one shirt had a weird fit but after looking at reviews that specific shirt was that way for everyone.  I am hoping I can get back to the employee store and get stuff at a reasonable price.

 

I like the look of the stuff the players are wearing and I think Nike has done a great job so far. 

Never bothered to come up

Never bothered to come up with a good cat name so we just stuck with calling it Kitten. Now I have an 8 year old cat named Kitten.




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Christmas vacation

Christmas vacation




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On good authority from Catherine

Catherine says, he's been holding out for a management position.

Power laces, alright!

Power laces, alright!




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A superior of mine is a big

A superior of mine is a big OSU fan. He admits the game was terribly officiated and we have had some good conversations about the game. He is obviously happy with the outcome but he at least agrees the refs were terrible.




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Please NO Schiano!

Please NO Schiano!




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Too long for me to read after

Too long for me to read after everything else that has been said about this topic. I am very impressed at the amount of work that you put though. +1




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Definitely going to try this one. Thanks

Definitely going to try this one. Thanks




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Great work as always 

Great work as always 

Felix

Reminds of when Felix Hernandez lost a couple of years ago.  He was lights out all year and had one bad outing in Toronto; his second to last start of the year, which lost him the Cy Young to Kluber.

Kenny Mayne's tweet

The remark puts her in conversation for greatest tweet of all time. Additionally we learned they've moved beyond light petting.

 

Commercial

“If there are others out there who have been victimized in this manner, we encourage them to contact us to get the justice they deserve."

 

I do hope that if there is other victims they get the help and justice they deserve, but this reads more like a daytime infomercial for a law firm.  I wonder if it could have been worded better to avoid that.

I ordered gear from a link

I ordered gear from a link posted on MGoBlog,it arrived quickly, and I have not had any issues with credit card fraud and the like.

That being said I want to support this site so I will continue to order my stuff through the amazon link on the front page




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Everyone will say "win and

Everyone will say "win and they are in" which is true. It is nice to see Michigan stay in the top four though.




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I would imagine more people would watch this game on a Friday than on a Saturday.  When you’re the only game on TV people will watch similar to MACtion.  I watch the Thursday night game every week not because I care about the teams or players, but because it is college football.  

 

That being said, I have no idea how a Friday night game will be received when that night has traditionally been a high school football night and people tend to away from the TV in general.

Melrose

I am a casual hockey fan so I cant tell what is solid analysis and what is just crap, but I had always enjoyed Melrose.  Then I saw some segment with Melrose in a "bistro" and it was cheap looking, cheesy, and lame which is my feeling about most of ESPN.