loweralabamatrojan

re: World Cup Daily Thread - Mon., June 22

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/22/26 at 12:12 pm to VADawg

Yeah, that was a huge miss. He literally psyched himself out.

re: BBC has a bracket that updates after every match. You can see future paths to the finals.

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/21/26 at 1:19 pm to WicKed WayZ

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And holy fricking shite if this happened. Imagine a rematch with Germany in the semifinals after we were hosed in the quarters 02?

Yep. If VAR were around we'd have beaten Germany. That still pisses me off.

re: U.S. vs 3rd place in either B/E/F/I or J - who do you want?

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/21/26 at 12:03 pm to Smokin Joe Dumas

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Fun, but man, they’re dangerous after seeing them tie the Netherlands

Yeah, Japan and Holland are both beastly teams in this WC. Either can win it. We don't want that smoke unless it's a semi or the final.

re: World Cup Daily Thread - Sun., June 21

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/21/26 at 12:00 pm to olddawg26

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If Saudi Arabia get any sort of result against Spain then I’m crossing Spain off my fear list.

Hold the bus. La furia roja ha vuelto.

re: What is better and more coveted: Wrigley Field or Fenway Park?

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/17/26 at 7:18 pm to Tiger Ugly

Been outside of both ballparks (surrounding neighborhoods) multiple times, but never been in either unless you count the bar that is behind the centerfield wall at Fenway. You can have a beer and enjoy the view of the stadium from there. Never been inside Wrigley, but as has been said here multiple times, Wrigleyville is nice. Lots of bars, restauraunts and shops. This summer I want to do a game or two in each.

re: World Cup Daily Thread - Tues., June 16

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/16/26 at 9:42 pm to evil cockroach

Wow. GOAT.

re: World Cup Daily Thread - Tues., June 16

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/16/26 at 9:18 pm to Drewbie

Crazy to think that this is Messi's 6th World Cup.

re: Would you watch soccer if the US won 28-7 tonight?

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/13/26 at 3:00 pm to Themicah86

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I doubt people in Portugal give a frick about American football and thats OK also.

Lisbon Devils American Football

re: College World Series - Official Thread

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/8/26 at 8:22 am to usc6158

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That was predictable

SC had a great season. Not quite ready for Omaha, but got pretty damned close. Restock the cupboard and go again next season.

re: College World Series - Official Thread

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/7/26 at 2:31 pm to usc6158

UNC switched it up and started their bullpen ace, Caden Glauber. SC up 1-0 in the top of the 2nd.

re: NFL and Rams trying to grow NFL in S Korea

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/7/26 at 12:23 pm to Bestbank Tiger

Younghoe Koo sounds like a rap name if pronounced phonetically, but he's a Korean-American in the NFL.

re: College World Series - Official Thread

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/7/26 at 12:10 pm to usc6158

The key to the game is to get Boaz out of there early. SC's best hitters are 30% less effective against left-handers. After that UNC will platoon through their bullpen to finish the game, but the more you wear them out...

...so I'm saying there's a chance. Even with a loss today, I can't be too unhappy. SC baseball is so much better under Stankiewicz, the new Dedeaux Field complex looks awesome, and the Trojans broke some records. Omaha would be amazing, but yeah. Fight On!

re: College World Series - Official Thread

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/7/26 at 8:38 am to usc6158

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As clutch a pitching performance as you’ll see from DeCaro. Complete game 2 hitter

That kid was nails. For context, USC hasn't been shut out all year, until yesterday. I'm hoping SC's bats come alive today against lefty Folger Boaz. SC also needs a good outing from Andrew Johnson on the mound.

Today's pitchers:
USC Andrew Johnson (8-2, 3.46)
UNC Folger Boaz (3-3, 7.03)

TV: 2:00pm Central, ESPN

ETA: Start time is 2PM Central vice 2:30PM

re: Bears headed to Hammond, Indiana

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/7/26 at 8:23 am to NorthEndZone

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The Hammond Hibernators?

Not Ursine, but I think Hammond Eggs sounds appetizing.

re: Curt Cignetti: “College football won’t exist the way we’re going right now…”

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/2/26 at 5:57 pm to Frac the world

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“I won the natty with a bunch of old arse, well coached, cheap guys I already knew at James Madison, I don’t think I’ll be able to sustain that going forward.”

Maybe not but this guy can.

re: College World Series - Official Thread

Posted by loweralabamatrojan on 6/2/26 at 12:12 pm to usc6158

I thought it was an excellent game. Both starting pitchers played well, but SC's bats were the difference. SC's closer also got a much needed confidence boost after a couple of tough outings. Chapel Hill should be a hoot.