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OSH Kosh B'Gosh
4,424 posts 18 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Apr 7, 2020 12:35 PM

MLS is currently at a mid-May start date, but they're preparing for a mid-June date. Germany has restarted small-group training.

From what I've heard, at least May through July could be closed-door play for all sports.

ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama
26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Apr 7, 2020 1:08 PM

Does anyone watch MLS?

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Apr 7, 2020 1:18 PM
posted by ernest_t_bass

Does anyone watch MLS?

It's very popular in Cincinnati these days.

Heretic Son of the Sun
20,517 posts 201 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Apr 7, 2020 1:39 PM

It's gonna be real sad if I ever get so desperate for sports that I find myself reduced to watching our minor league style of soccer populated by no-names and old dudes playing out the string somewhere where the quality is low enough they still are viable talent.

33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Apr 7, 2020 2:58 PM

MLS is incredibly entertaining if you don’t mind watching “non-world class” players. Fast paced, high scoring, little defense. It’s a lot like the Dutch league.

All that said, we do have some in their prime world class guys, and the league has gotten much, much better over the years. They need to continue to put teams in places where pro sports are at 0-2 teams and not 3-6. Those places have done extremely well.

thavoice Senior Member
15,437 posts 42 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Apr 7, 2020 3:05 PM
posted by Heretic

It's gonna be real sad if I ever get so desperate for sports that I find myself reduced to watching our minor league style of soccer populated by no-names and old dudes playing out the string somewhere where the quality is low enough they still are viable talent.

I would one up that statement by just saying soccer............

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Tue, Apr 7, 2020 9:18 PM

Watching the Cal Ripken 2131 game on ESPN....the HR and the 22 min standing ovation/circle the fence....incredible. And windy Berman called it perfectly, he didn’t say a word the entire 22 minutes.

thavoice Senior Member
15,437 posts 42 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 8:20 AM
posted by Ironman92

Watching the Cal Ripken 2131 game on ESPN....the HR and the 22 min standing ovation/circle the fence....incredible. And windy Berman called it perfectly, he didn’t say a word the entire 22 minutes.

They probably turned his mic off....

 

I get it was a huge accomplishment, but I never bought into the hype as i do other records for some reason.

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 8:54 AM
posted by thavoice

They probably turned his mic off....

 

I get it was a huge accomplishment, but I never bought into the hype as i do other records for some reason.

No they didn’t. He handled it with perfection. The replay was exactly the same as the original showing. I’ve heard him interviewed before saying that moment needed nothing said. The crowd did the speaking. His schtick ran it’s course and he’s irritating with all the names and the HR Derby calls....but Berman can do a really good job at tribute style things.

QuakerOats Senior Member
11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 10:45 AM

 

Watched the documentary covering the Pittsburgh Penguins from start (late ‘60’s) to finish.  It was exceedingly well done. What a story!

 

Last night watched Ali defeat Spinks in ’78 in 15 rounds, and then Tyson KO Trevor Burbick in round 2.

Gardens35 Senior Member
5,888 posts 39 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 11:57 AM
posted by QuakerOats

 

Watched the documentary covering the Pittsburgh Penguins from start (late ‘60’s) to finish.  It was exceedingly well done. What a story!

 

Last night watched Ali defeat Spinks in ’78 in 15 rounds, and then Tyson KO Trevor Burbick in round 2.

Couple of other good bouts to watch:

 

Mancini - Frias

Hagler - Hearns

friendfromlowry Senior Member
7,778 posts 86 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sat, Apr 11, 2020 8:36 PM

Watching 1970 NBA finals game between Lakers and Knicks now. Wilt Chamberlain is the athlete i’d most want to go back in time to watch. 

friendfromlowry Senior Member
7,778 posts 86 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sat, Apr 11, 2020 8:44 PM

They started each quarter with a jump ball back then? Huh. Did not know that. 

friendfromlowry Senior Member
7,778 posts 86 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Apr 12, 2020 1:04 AM

1997 slam dunk contest now. Ray Allen was in this???

Ya homeboy Bob Sura from the Cavs was in this. When/if the season resumes and the first time the Cavs win the party is at his house. 

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Apr 12, 2020 10:40 AM
posted by friendfromlowry

Watching 1970 NBA finals game between Lakers and Knicks now. Wilt Chamberlain is the athlete i’d most want to go back in time to watch. 

I saw some insane Kareem pics on blocks on twitter the other day. They were crazy.

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Apr 12, 2020 10:42 AM

https://images.app.goo.gl/bEdPpVFXxoCb9RnG8

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Apr 12, 2020 10:44 AM
posted by Ironman92

https://images.app.goo.gl/bEdPpVFXxoCb9RnG8

Skyhook79. Remember that dude?

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Apr 12, 2020 10:44 AM

https://images.app.goo.gl/SrU7A3917Y4sHPzw7

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 164 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Apr 12, 2020 10:46 AM
posted by justincredible

Skyhook79. Remember that dude?

I really think I taught with his wife. Not 100% sure but I’m pretty sure. A funny and goofy guy. He was fine but he was crazy on here lol. Wilt and his 50 inch vertical.

friendfromlowry Senior Member
7,778 posts 86 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Apr 12, 2020 11:24 AM

Rewatching the 2007 eastern finals game between Lebron and the Pistons. It’s unbelievable how fucking miserable everyone on that Cavs team was besides him. 

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