
GumBro Jackson
Favorite team: | Auburn ![]() |
Location: | Raleigh |
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Number of Posts: | 3133 |
Registered on: | 3/11/2011 |
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re: Rank the Basketball Bluebloods
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 4/2/25 at 7:19 am
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Duke didn’t win a title until 1991
Is their blood really blue?
While it is true that Duke didn't win the tournament until 1991, they had eight final four appearances (starting in 1963) and four runner ups (starting in 1964) before that season, so they had a lot of history and success for decades before.
re: MLB Opening Day Thursday!
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 3/27/25 at 9:08 am
Go Nats!
I lived in DC when they came to town. It was cool to be there from the start.
I think those new uniforms are pretty nice. I may buy a hat.
I lived in DC when they came to town. It was cool to be there from the start.
I think those new uniforms are pretty nice. I may buy a hat.
re: How many NHL fans we have here? Looking to get into it.
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 3/21/25 at 10:54 am
I live in Raleigh and am a casual Hurricanes fan. I didn't grow up watching hockey, but it is a lot of fun, especially live. I usually go to a couple of games and year.
With your user name, I think you should gravitate towards the Hurricanes.
With your user name, I think you should gravitate towards the Hurricanes.
re: 4 Nations puck drops tonight
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 2/20/25 at 8:17 pm
I'm a moderate NHL fan (go Canes!). Don't think I've ever watched anything NHL all-star related, but i think this is pretty cool.
Next year is obviously the winter Olympics. Have they announced if this is going to be a regular thing after that? Maybe every 4 years?
Next year is obviously the winter Olympics. Have they announced if this is going to be a regular thing after that? Maybe every 4 years?
re: Where does Camden Yards rank among best pro sports stadiums?
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 1/1/25 at 8:00 pm
I love Camden. I've been to 13 MLB parks, and my two favorites are Camden and San Francisco/Oracle with Wrigley in third.
I think Camden is more important than Oracle bc it kicked off the whole retro movement. Oracle's waterfront location is more spectacular. Both are great.
I haven't been to Fenway, PNC/Pittsburgh, or Petco, all of which i want to visit.
I think Camden is more important than Oracle bc it kicked off the whole retro movement. Oracle's waterfront location is more spectacular. Both are great.
I haven't been to Fenway, PNC/Pittsburgh, or Petco, all of which i want to visit.
re: What’s the end game of the NFLs international games?
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 11/5/24 at 9:01 am
Like others have said, I think the goal is for each team to play one international game per year and to have one international game each week.
This expands the number of fans in other countries and also opens up another time slot in the US.
I used to think they were going to move a team, but I'm not sure now. Travel would be really tough on that team, maybe they just rotate. Or maybe they eventually do a division in Europe.
This expands the number of fans in other countries and also opens up another time slot in the US.
I used to think they were going to move a team, but I'm not sure now. Travel would be really tough on that team, maybe they just rotate. Or maybe they eventually do a division in Europe.
re: Would you rather retire at a beach house, mountain lodge, or prairie house?
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 10/21/24 at 11:06 am
I've always loved the water, and I think as you get older it makes sense to have easy access to medical facilities etc. I would choose a beach house.
The rising insurance costs and chance of hurricanes do make me second guess that, and I would consider a mountain place.
The rising insurance costs and chance of hurricanes do make me second guess that, and I would consider a mountain place.
re: What makes Atlanta a major city / historically / geographically
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 10/4/24 at 9:39 am
Lots of good answers here. I think it was a combination of things through the years. Lots of places have a major event that causes growth but then they don't keep it up. Atlanta has had a series of events.
One thing about Delta. I've also read Atlanta recruited the company while Birmingham was less welcoming and had the fuel tax, but I've also read Delta preferred Atlanta because of Atlanta's location in the eastern time zone. Central time in Birmingham was more difficult to coordinate
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One thing about Delta. I've also read Atlanta recruited the company while Birmingham was less welcoming and had the fuel tax, but I've also read Delta preferred Atlanta because of Atlanta's location in the eastern time zone. Central time in Birmingham was more difficult to coordinate
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re: The most amazing sports accomplishment you’ve seen in person.
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 10/3/24 at 2:23 pm
I saw Hideo Nomo throw a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles in 2001. It was the first no-hitter ever at Camden Yards
re: Married baws: what’s your holiday split?
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 9/18/24 at 1:12 pm
We rotate which side we get together with mine thanksgiving and hers Christmas this year, then reverse next year.
Sometimes we visit, sometimes we host. That is not a strict rotation and has been trending more toward hosting.
Sometimes we visit, sometimes we host. That is not a strict rotation and has been trending more toward hosting.
re: Japan work trip with a handful of free days. Tokyo and Kyoto. Suggestions?
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 9/16/24 at 1:47 pm
Great cities. This is probably obvious, but the variety of temples is amazing.
In Kyoto I particularly liked Fushimi Inari (thousands of orange gates) Kiyomizu Temple (on a mountain top), and Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion).
The food is amazing. I went to the old fish market which was really cool, but I know the have relocated to a new one.
In Kyoto I particularly liked Fushimi Inari (thousands of orange gates) Kiyomizu Temple (on a mountain top), and Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion).
The food is amazing. I went to the old fish market which was really cool, but I know the have relocated to a new one.
re: ATL OT: The Varsity
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 9/16/24 at 12:49 pm
It's a fun experience to go once or twice a year. Like stepping in a time machine.
I usually get a chili dog, frosted orange, and fries or onion rings.
I usually get a chili dog, frosted orange, and fries or onion rings.
re: At which age do you feel like you were in your absolute prime?
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 9/12/24 at 10:02 am
In some ways I'd say my mid-twenties to early thirties. I was in good health, reasonably fit, making solid money, and having a ton of fun as a single guy.
In other ways I would say now. I'm older, but in decent shape for my age, still make a solid living, have a great wife and amazing kids, good equity in my house and savings/investments. I have a lot more responsibilities and life may be less "fun" but is very fulfilling.
In other ways I would say now. I'm older, but in decent shape for my age, still make a solid living, have a great wife and amazing kids, good equity in my house and savings/investments. I have a lot more responsibilities and life may be less "fun" but is very fulfilling.
re: The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 9/4/24 at 2:25 pm
My personal favorite TV episode of all time made it on the list at #35.
Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose from The X-Files.
Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose from The X-Files.
re: 2024 U.S. Open Men's Final - Sinner d. Fritz for second major title.
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 9/4/24 at 8:31 am
Awesome to have a pair of American men in a semifinal of a major. Been waaayyyy too long.
I think Fritz has looked more consistent this tournament, but he has never been this far in a major.
Hope we get good Tennis but that is isn't a marathon so whoever wins isn't gassed for the final.
USA!
I think Fritz has looked more consistent this tournament, but he has never been this far in a major.
Hope we get good Tennis but that is isn't a marathon so whoever wins isn't gassed for the final.
USA!
re: SECRANT Best Southern Food Championship! Fried Chicken wins!
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 7/31/24 at 9:07 am
Fried Chicken
re: What is the ideal # of episodes for a season of a TV Drama?
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 7/9/24 at 8:17 pm
I like 10 to 15.
If it is under 10 it often seems rushed and like there isn't enough time to develop threads before things need to wrap up.
Over 15, like most old school network shows was too much. Too much filler and if you aren't with it from the start it is too much to want to start.
For me 10-15 is the Goldilocks zone. Sopranos, Game of Thrones and Succession generally followed they l that format and it hits right for me.
If it is under 10 it often seems rushed and like there isn't enough time to develop threads before things need to wrap up.
Over 15, like most old school network shows was too much. Too much filler and if you aren't with it from the start it is too much to want to start.
For me 10-15 is the Goldilocks zone. Sopranos, Game of Thrones and Succession generally followed they l that format and it hits right for me.
re: The Championships - Wimbledon - 2024 Thread.
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 7/1/24 at 10:41 am
If there is a restructuring of the tennis calendar like either of the two big proposals i have read about, I really hope they fix grass court season.
I know grass isn't as common as hard court and clay, but it is the sports history and there should be more lead up to Wimbledon which is the biggest event of the year. There should absolutely be a grass court Masters event.
It would be great if Queen's or Halle could be expanded, but if not, create a new event.
I know grass isn't as common as hard court and clay, but it is the sports history and there should be more lead up to Wimbledon which is the biggest event of the year. There should absolutely be a grass court Masters event.
It would be great if Queen's or Halle could be expanded, but if not, create a new event.
re: Things Never Thought Would Happen for $1000,Alex: “Scheffler going to jail.”
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 5/17/24 at 7:03 am
Scheffler should have stopped. The police officer seems to have overreacted, but Scheffler could have avoided it by stopping when instructed.
Edit: I'm getting a ton of down votes. I still think Scottie should have stopped but from all the reports he didn't seem to understand what was going on and other golfers were doing the same thing, so it's understandable. The officer overreacted and should have deescalated the situation instead of going on a power trip. I'm shocked at the charges they hit Scheffler with.
Edit: I'm getting a ton of down votes. I still think Scottie should have stopped but from all the reports he didn't seem to understand what was going on and other golfers were doing the same thing, so it's understandable. The officer overreacted and should have deescalated the situation instead of going on a power trip. I'm shocked at the charges they hit Scheffler with.
re: NHL 2023-2024 Thread
Posted by GumBro Jackson on 4/27/24 at 3:35 pm
Canes - Islanders heading to overtime at 2-2!
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