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Well, we’ve gotten through episode 4 of ‘Quarterback’, and it remains an okay series, in my opinion. It’s worth a watch, but you aren’t going to learn much that you don’t already know. I will say that my opinion of Kirk Cousins is higher than it was already before watching, you can’t deny that the man is a good dude.
Anyone have big plans for the weekend? I think kiddo and I are heading to the Wal-Mart of outdoor events today. That’s right, we’re going to attend the State Fair. At least the rides will be fun, and it’s always fun to visit Minot.
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Minnesota Vikings News:
The Vikings have two open roster spots after releasing CB John Reid, according to SI.com.
At Vikings.com, Justin Jefferson came in at number 11 on PFF’s top 50 players.
If you hadn’t heard, Jordan Addison was clocked doing 140 mph in a 55 mph zone, according to CBS Sports. Whoopsie. Honestly, officer, I was just cruising along at 55 mph, and I must’ve let my foot get heavy for a second or two, I really didn’t mean to speed.
From CBS Sports, the NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders. In related news, former Commanders owner Dan Snyder was fined $60 million by the NFL after an internal investigation.
Video of the Day:
Here’s a great song by a great artist, this is Billy Springs with Away From The Mire. Enjoy!
Some vets showed up early
Of course he showed up early. He’s
I don’t take no crap from anybody
else but you
I wear the pants around here
(when I’m finished with your laundry)
Cuz I’m a guy you don’t wanna fight
When I say “Jump”, you say “Yeah right!”
I’m the man of this house
(until you get home)
“You’re gonna miss this
You’re gonna want this back
You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast
These Are Some Good Times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you’re gonna miss this”
With credit to Trace Adkins, this is my message to all the Kirk detractors.
They have 20 rookies and two veteran QB’s so that means 15 additional vets showed up.
We play 12 games before our bye week this year. With a little good fortune I think we can go 9-3 before the bye.
YES! OWL here we come…I can feel it.
Obligatory ‘I don’t see a loss on the schedule’ post.
Laughing… I think the Vikings were the epitome of “on any given Sunday” last year. They can beat top teams (like Buffalo) and lose to the Giants.
I do think the offense will be better this year, as every position has guys who played in this scheme last year. Thus you would think there would be an improvement. By the way, the Vikings were 7th in total offense last year (yards) and 8th in scoring, and I thought they weren’t close to achieving their potential.
With the Vikings,
With Addison,
With all Minnesota sports.
‘Hope for the best but be prepared for the worst’.
Twins pull the sweep on vaunted Chisox!
5 games over .500 currently.
Five teams in the AL under .500, four in the Central.
Cleveland/Angels could be at .500 by end of today.
Yeah Baby!!!
Assume Flores a 4-3 guy, our edge rushing is up for grabs. Curious.
No improvement in our pass rush, and our defense will suck again.
Prob, moving up from 31 can’t be real hard.
“can’t be hard” – unfortunately, I said the same thing going into last year. And then there was all the BS about Donatelli and his sophisticated defense that would fool the crap out of opposing QB’s.
So while I’m hopeful, those guys on the field better start bringing it.
Huge questions, just give me some FB.
“just give me some FB.”
Feed Back?
Full Back?
Frozen Bile??
Face Book?
Think anything but frozen bile.
You prefer your Bile unfrozen??
Something that comes out quietly in one piece.
Flores runs a hybrid, he’ll switch from a 4-3 to a 3-4 or so I’ve read. I think he naturally wants to keep Hunter but has plans for Davenport, and the 2nd, 3rd year guys and Pace is the best rushing LB we probably have. I think there’s a lot that’s going to change. I think the biggest challenge will be the defense learning their responsibilities.
Anything but what Dumbotel brought. He’ll dial up some pressure i’m sure. Looking forward to something different.
Lifer KC started seven different rookies last year. New coaching or not, we need to not allow that for too much of an excuse for our guys going out on the field and playing like bunch of ……….. (I’ll be nice)
Well hopefully he keeps it simple..pressure the qb, tackle and cover,
Good tackling and hard hitting would be a big plus and a great start.
Just read this quote from late 1800s England.
“If you’re stupid, idle and incompetent, then become a politician. It’s easier than working for a living.”
Doesn’t seem much as has changed, although we have added ‘Crook’ to the list.
Never been more prudent.
I played pick up games with these two at the local courts lol….no idea one would be an NBA player (both could have been) and the other the goat WR in the history of the NFL.
Read this in an article:
“Cousins absorbed an NFL-high 136 hits on passing plays last season due to a combination of inconsistent pass protection and his instinct to remain in the pocket rather than scramble. It was hardly an anomaly. Since he became a full-time starter for Washington in 2015, Cousins has taken 781 hits on such plays, more than any quarterback over that span other than Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.”
Well I’ve been told here the hits are his fault. You know the haters here treat Cousins like an abused wife saying it’s their fault their husband beats them.
Well, he could throw the ball quicker to avoid some hits.
But of course, nothing is ever the fault of the Kirk god almighty.
Listen to you.
That’s like blaming the surgeon because the patient was brought in shot up and died.
Or the oline could do their job and not allow the faster pressure post snap in the league.
If Kirk held the ball for :05 secs, it still wouldn’t be Kirks fault.
It’s actually kind of simple – do we want to throw the 18-20 yard routes to JJ or 2 or 3 yard hitches like SF does with deebo?
Its a logical question…but it requires thinking past the obvious naked statistics.
Like it or not, we are a big play offense, rather than a 3 down move the sticks one.
Seemed to me we called the offense like a 3 play move the chains one. We had a lot of 10+ play drives.
Maybe saying same thing differently. I read last week some QB stats about who lead league in 10 plus yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Mahomes was first and Kirk second – by a pretty large margin.
On this site a week or so ago, someone posted a video of a couple of guys who broke every aspect of the team stats down. They’re take was a big play offense.
Similar but different, We have a minus two run, a 5yard sack and them a 20 yard pass for first down. You can move the ball down the field this way and have a lot of plays, but it’s really on the big plays. Not really the 3 down traditional way of moving the sticks.
That’s what i meant And you need time for those 20 yard throws..
And some folks said Cousins has NEVER led the league in hits (basically calling me a liar) when in actuality he led the the league in hits in 2020, was 3rd in 2021, and led the league again in 2022.
Finally back from the ER. 8 hours of total worthlessness. After examining me, sticking an IV in me, taking blood, and having me fill out a long symptoms form, and going over my entire medical history and my family, they said my symptoms appeared to be functional dyspepsia. They are scheduling me for an endoscopy to put a tube and TV camera down my throat. They are looking for bacterium, and will also be collecting a tissue sample. I hate the doctors.
My wife made me some cream of wheat this morning at 6 a.m. that didn’t cause any issues. She’s making me scrambled eggs and toast for dinner. Hopefully no issues with that. We’ll see.
And……….I was right (*see below diagnosis)
Sorry NVF that’s just a great way to ruin a weekend. Doesn’t sound serious tho as all your other vitals and hopefully blood panel results you’ll get in a few days that show all your values are normal, it’s just a dietary issue. Go on a bland diet for awhile, plain chicken breast, rice, eggs, toast etc…sounds like the Mrs has you lined up correctly. Not abnormal to have required dietary changes as we age. Body can’t digest like a young Billy Goat forever.
Dr. Lifer, knew that was coming.
He is certified after all.
Have to admit I had not seen your post below before I got back from the ER and starting posting here again, so yes, you seem to have figured it out. There is no real treatment for it, just taking notes on what I eat that causes it to flare up.
While in general I’m a steak and potatoes guy, I greatly enjoy dining out and trying new dishes with my wife. Might be a taxing venture in the future.
I figured you were already gone before reading it…that’s ok how would you like to take care of your co-pay today? 😂
You can still have the occasional steak…practice moderation and keeping the list will help but realize a lot of these issues come from a cumulative diet not just ate it once and it bothered me. You were probably on a routine of some of the foods that contributed to your issues but if you ate them less frequently you’d be fine.
Steak and potatoes are pretty bland and simple. You had mentioned last week your wife was a great Italian cook – I’d stay away from that for a while.
If you aren’t discussing politics or religion you have a decent shot at being right….cause you have been right on a number of issues not related to those topics…I would encourage you just not to talk about them.
I agree, from the standpoint none of us are right in the political / religious arena simply because we’re all being manipulated and controlled via the societal necessities we all need to survive. Those that have the power to influence them do so by dividing us with culture, race, religion and economic differences all societies have so they can gain more power and influence and keep the masses in check.
Glad that you are ‘so far so good’.
Start mild and keep track of what causes issues and what doesn’t.
Father in Law (a GP) had a Hiatal hernia and when it acted up/spasmed it almost sounded like he was drowning.As a GP he understand well what it was/what caused it/how to treat it/ect but he still suffered for years until he got it under control.
Thanks. My wife is on the job. She’ll track everything I eat and how it affects me. I’m lucky to have a partner like her. She dotes on me somewhat endlessly. I was severely injured in a helicopter crash shortly after we were married. By all rights I should not have survived. She took great care of me and nursed me back to health. She told me that was her job. 22 years later she’s still on the job.
Man, you’re a lot of work.
I won’t deny that
Get well NVF – stomach issues are the worst. When I was in my 20’s I got salmonella from a snake – true story. Worst 2 weeks of my life.
Thanks… gonna take it easy… my wife is on the job!
Glad to hear you are starting to keep things down. Stay bland, stay hydrated and get your rest. All the best.
Thanks… not looking forward to the tube down the throat thing…
If you transition it will feel more ‘natural’.
Just let the Stupid Libs groom you.
Laughing…
Don’t forget get BIG milkers….those gals always have it easier in life.
Hope there’s some sedation involved
Oh yeah… that’s definitely happening.
I needed several of those a couple of years ago.
I was out the entire time.
Yeah, heard they are rough on your throat and body. You can empathize… grin.
Actually, I never a felt a thing.
No side effects at all.
Hope it goes well for you.
Well I’ve heard it both ways now… guess we’ll see when the time comes. At least I’ll likely learn something about whatever this is.
Agree with DE. My wife hd one recently and said she didn’t feel anything. Was scare as hell before hand though.
Great… you and DE are giving me some confidence that I won’t feel a thing. Not worried about the procedure. Just was told that I might not be able to talk or swallow well for a while.
Hell as tough as you are, you;ll probably be eating nachos and peanut brittle later that day anyway!
Laughing
Been checking today to see if we heard from you, was worried. Hopefully they can get the diagnosis correct and you’ll be all good soon. Glad your wife is so awesome. I’m a beef and potatoes girl myself.
Thank you Kathy. Looks like I’m on a bland diet for the time being, with little excursions thrown in there to see how my digestive tract handles it. Over time, I’ll figure out what is causing this.
Glad you went, Glad you are not dying…
Have to say I never experienced anything like this. I was doubled up in pain, nauseous, and was experiencing shortness of breath as well. Very troubling.
Got a e-mail from Netflix. Don’t forget to finish Quarterback. Is there any privacy left in this world?
As I learned here a couple of days ago, a Navy Seal stated in an interview that they could listen to conversations thru a smart phone even if that phone was turned off.
Always remember ‘Technology is your friend’.
My God, and the scamming technology. Was scammed once on a debit card, someplace in Germany. I ever catch someone doing it to me i’ll empty a clip in them.
I got an email from the IRS today saying there’s been a correction to my return from 2 months ago and I have $900 waiting…click here ➡️
Jump on it Lifer! Don’t wait!
Reminds me of the “health app” commercial being run by Apple.
Patients in a Dr office with someone on the PA announcing everybody’s health issues. The commercial states don’t let people steal your health info. Put it in the health app.
I chuckle. Why is putting my personal info in an app that gets sent to god knows who safe?
What an effing joke.
Was looking at the above picture. Is that Addison – what’s he doing with his right hand?
Grabbing his dick like every wanna be gangster.
When your on the puny side, best not to call attention to it.
Didn’t notice, couldn’t get past the outfit.
I also wondered, is that really a football player – looked pretty scrawny. Hope he can run like hell.
Not exceptional speed. He ran a 4.49 forty. He won the Biletnikoff Award in college. Supposed run excellent routes. I’m holding off passing judgement. Doesn’t thrill me at the moment.
At his size and speed, sure hope he runs exceptional routes.
And until he catches a few TD,s, he should lay off wearing one of Lifer’s golf outfits.
Think effective slot guy, stay out of jail first.
So ‘trailing in the last 5 mins’ is the definition of clutch?
Interesting. I can remember many, many games in Cousins career where he’s produced a score inside the last 5 minutes to take the lead, only to watch the defense allow the opposing team to score and lose the game. Happened in Washington, happened here.
Obviously if the Defense doesn’t hold the lead it is Kirks fault and therefore he is ‘not clutch’. Duh!
Today I hate golf.
Starting on the 6th tee box, we had to wait 10 + minutes on each hole.
On hole 13 I shanked one into the woods, tried another with the same result, and put my clubs away. Done.
There is no way a round of golf should take 5 hours. I am bad enough without having to wait for the group in front of me, and also have an audience with the group behind us waiting.
Only takes 1 group to eff up the pace.
That sucks, exactly why I go out very early. My buddy and I were I believe 2nd off the tee behind a twosome we never saw and had a foursome behind us that I saw teeing off twice during the round from a par 5 green. Nice relaxing round. It’s worth getting up early for.
I love early morning golf. Problem is, when I golf with my wife ( and that is most weekends) she will not get ready that early. I need to lower my expectations or continue to be miserable.
I did mention pickleball as a much cheaper alternative to golf today.
That sucks…I can handle a 4.15 round…but anything longer and I get pretty cranky.
It is so hard to keep your rhythm when play is that slow.
Sad,
Not surprising, Football gave him focus/purpose I suspect.
Probably floundering a bit without it.
Not real familiar on that bipolar stuff. Still lives in town, not sure if married. Pulled over in Chanhassen.
I am no expert, certainly not certified.
We did get annual training/briefings on Mental Health as we were dealing with Inmates with Mental health/addiction/pressures from prison life/etc.
A great variance but often given structure in a (relatively) secure environment some of them do better.
No clue what all Everson issues are but I do suspect that excessive free time/lack of purpose cannot help. My own humble opinion of course.
Sounds right, lack of direction.
Addiction seems to be the biggest issue.
Man, that’s not good.
Congratulations to Brian Harman, the 2023 Open champion. He out classed the entire field for 3 days and a 6 shot win.
Played the best, putted the best – deserved it. Surprised not one, or really anyone, of the big guns made a run over the weekend.
They’re all overrated show ponies, especially McIlroy, Fleetwood, Speith, Thomas, DJ…
Rory has the best all around game but usually chokes. Has 30 top ten major finishes. Should have way more victories.
Scheffler I would rag on but he’s relatively new and does have an amazing tee to green game, just putts like me.
Just waiting for training camp news…..
Open looks uneventful, Harman’s putting too good.
Save for Harmon, the entire field can’t put.
Stopped watching, couldn’t stand his waggles anymore.
He’s getting cat calls from the gallery there, they don’t like him either,
His wife, kids and in-laws are in the Caribbean vacation while he’s leading a major. He has no family there to celebrate with so they don’t like him either lol…. Maybe he chokes on the last 4 or 5 it has happened before but I don’t wish that on anyone, especially if no one likes them.
USA guy but can’t attach myself.
Guess his wife is back home in Syracuse, NY now. Still didn’t want to come meet him on the 18th. Can’t blame her he’s a terrible person yells at kids and likes to kick dogs.
DIE HARMON DIE!
DIE HARMON DIE!
Splended homo sapien.
He has put on a putting clinic that’s for damn sure.
Out classed the field there.
Happy Sunday.
To comment on the comments since I was on yesterday: NVF, go to the ER; Lifer is certified; and golf is still boring.
We saw the Sound of Freedom movie, yesterday. Very powerful. I highly recommend it.
Agree.
Busy weekend thus far. Saw there was no thread so just changed the title since you all seem to be doing fine
Rookies report today for our favorite team!!!
Addison arrives with Uber
Oh he videoed himself driving in to the TCO parking lot actually.
I love how he puts on the E-brake before he gets out.
Safety first.
Winds picking up, rain developing for Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if Harmon can pull it off.
Yup…I was pretty confident Harmon would come back to the pack yesterday and he started off that way dropping two shots quick and a few players being within 2 shots. But something flipped his switch and he got a couple breaks to get those shots back and he got confident again and added two more shots to his lead.
I know Sunday, day 4 of intense golf in tough conditions will eventually take it’s toll. That doesn’t even add in the pressure factor knowing it’s a major and you’re close to getting it done just don’t mess up.
I’ll predict again he’ll come back to the pack today… he’s a feel player and this weather will take away the ability to get all there way in to that feel comfortably. I don’t think with all his ticks and aw shucks nobody respects me he’ll get it done today. If he does, hats off to him he’ll earn it.
Yep.
He’s probably playing safe golf today and likely taking calculated risks. I think he would play that way even if it was sunny and 65. Hard to believe at this point that Harman would blow a 5 stroke lead.
But………
Greg Norman
Rory McIlroy
Jordan Speith
F. Molinari
French dude at the Open like 20 years ago
Big names have blown big leads.
Norman’s at the Masters was actually very sad to watch, And the French dude’s was a touch of plain stupidity.
Exactly….thoses are big names but Harmon is a relative nobody on the big stage so getting his first major is a very very different proposition.
That said does the weather help protect his lead more or does it set up to allow him to come back to the pack? Probably has to be the combo of the weather bringing him back 3 or 4 shots say finish -8 or -9 under and then a guy like Rahm or Young shooting -3 under to tie or win by a shot.
He is 44 of 44 inside of 10 feet. ridiculous
47 of 47.
To put in context I would have shaved 6 shots yesterday and shot an 84 if I could make all those.
Great article on Cine if you want to know where his mind and body are really at. Have to say the injury might have been a positive for him to develop faster.
Watching the Twins try to close one out against the White Sox.
Something is seriously wrong with me. For the last 4 days, every time I eat I somewhat immediately get severe cramps and nausea, shortness of breath, and heavy burping. I throw up all my food and I’m in pain for hours afterwards. No blood in the vomit, no fever, no blood in my stool, but I get very, very sick when I eat.
Stomach flu? Taking any new drugs?
No… After about 3 or 4 hours the cramps finally subside. It is always happening very quickly after I eat though.
Sounds like food poison. You and wife getting along? Hydrate, pound some water.
Wife and I are fine. No matter what I eat I get this reaction. Drinking water can cause it to occur too. Trying to sip water to hydrate, but it’s not staying down well. Think I’m going to have to go to the emergency room.
Yeah, they must have gut checks. Do it, can’t keep going like that.
YES GO TO THE ER!!…Let us know how it goes.
Sounds like functional dyspepsia
(dis-PEP-see-uh) is a term for recurring symptoms of an upset stomach that have no obvious cause. Functional dyspepsia also is called nonulcer dyspepsia.
Functional dyspepsia is common. It is a constant condition but symptoms don’t happen all the time. Symptoms resemble those of an ulcer. They include pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, bloating, belching and nausea.
Symptoms of functional dyspepsia may include:
When to see a doctorMake an appointment with your health care provider if you experience persistent symptoms that worry you.
Seek medical attention right away if you experience:
CausesNo one knows what causes functional dyspepsia. Health care providers consider it a functional disorder. That means it can’t be explained by a medical condition, so routine testing may not show any problems or causes. As a result, the diagnosis is based on symptoms.
That is really scary. I agree with others, seek medical help right away.
Sorry to hear.If after 4 days and still can’t keep water down, go get checked. At this point you have to be dehydrated. All the best
You get checked for Celiac’s disease? That sounds somewhat familiar to the symptoms I was having before they found Celiac in a biopsy.
Could be just a severe ulcer but whatever it is needs to get checked out asap.
It might be an ulcer. Go get an EGD.
New clubs arrived and are working out pretty well. (5, 6 and 7 Iron)
94 today. Fairways hit 13 of 14. Putts 36. two Pars, once Birdie, 3 penalty strokes when I decided to hit balls into the water. Most offensive score was an 8.
Question for Lifer or anyone that may have the secret decoder ring for Ping clubs.
My callaways are -2 lie and a half inch longer on the shaft.
What does that translate to for Ping G430s?
Asking since I may complete the Iron purchase with those. I liked them the best. Pro shop at my local course is a ping shop and he will give me a good enough deal.
Lifer as a fitter will know better but when I heard your measurements last week something seemed off a little to me. My 2 cents I play Ping blue dot plus 1/4 inch.
What was strange was i/2 long but 2 degrees flat. As I understand fitting, these two numbers negate each other. Meaning you could play a standard length at o lie adjustment and be same to ground or have a club that plays the same.
In general, the longer you make the club, the more upright it plays and vice versa
Your Pro can probable explain this a lot better than I can. General rule, if you add 1/4 inch, same as the club plays 1degree more upright. Cut a 1/4 off and it plays 1 degree flatter
Hope this doesn’t mess things up for you. As an aside, the G430’s are great clubs.
Oh, I believe the 2 degree flat pings are orange color code.
Pings 7 iron standard lie is 62…Callaway 7 standard is 62.5. So you have a 1/2 degree adjustment from one to the other. On a ping g430 you would need a 60.5 to match what you have now with the Callaway. Still you can do the 1/2” longer and it would be the same.
JR- Correct, orange is -2 flat and you’re also correct for every 1/2 inch you go longer you increase the lie up 1 degree. So in reality he’s hitting red -1 degree but a 1/2 “ longer so it’s unique in that aspect.
In reality whatever is comfortable in your hands length wise for a 7 iron then what has you hitting the lie board tape as near to the center of the tape as possible.
I would expect 1/2” longer feels more comfortable to you than standard. I play 1/2” longer and I’m 6’1”. Just feels more on plane for me.
Analysis paralysis.WT….just hit the damn ball.
I snap my fingers 3x, count how many blades of grass touch the ball and calculate if Saturn sits in the seventh house of Uranus. Then I swing.
Solid approach…I like it.
Man, I am confused right now. I am 6′ 3.5″ tall
Wrist to floor measurement is 37″.
That points to White or Green dot on the ping chart.
I believe white is like 3 degrees upright. And that makes some sense to me as before they had 1/2 inch long. The flat lie didn’t. Talll guys usually don’t need flat clubs.
As I recall your pro suggested the Pings. I’m sure he can provide good direction.
My guess, for pings, at your height, plus 1/2 inch and either green or white dot.
Sorry, if I confused you.
all good. The fitter at golf galaxy did not give me the specs of the Pings. He just gave me the Callaway specs since that is what I ordered.
Just think how well you would have played had you not decided to hit 3 in the water….I think you need to make better choices….I KID.
94 solid score with new clubs.
I shot a legit 88 today..
the course had a tourney in the morning so they wanted to set everything up about has hard as they could….the standard mens tees were playing right next to the tips…and of course they put the pins in ridiculous positions…very happy with my 88.
Two pre-championship favorites, Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler, will be the 7th group off the tee tomorrow. They are tied for 63rd place at 4 over par through three rounds.
19 days till we see the first pretend football game of the season between the Vikings and the SeaHawks.
That’s odd.
Thursday August 10th. Think it starts at 10 p.m. Eastern.
The 19 days is odd, being not divisible by 2.
Prime as well I believe.
I will see my own way out.
I am ready, but not sure if I want to stay up that late to watch a practice.
Pretty sure I will not make it past halftime.
Dont waste your money on Barbie, just watch this review lmao.
Harman has a ridiculous iron pre shot over the ball routine. The head up and down in a rhythm before he swings is about as much feel as you can put in a pre swing.
Seems more like a schysco routine.
Like Keegan Bradley.
If I was playing in a foursome with a guy waggling that much, it would drive me crazy – like hit the friggin ball!
I don’t waggle the club…but I do waggle my ass back and forth a bit pre-shot…my wife and son make fun of me.
6 shot spread. Screw it.
Sounds like you are jerking the trigger, squeeze it, let the shot surprise you.
Watching Colts@Purple.
No weekend thread?
Budget cuts.
Am I going to have to hold another sales meeting here goddam it! We all need to sell better, hit your numbers you slack rabbits.
Fleetwood pulling a Rory.
Harmon is now getting his confidence back…color me shocked. Someone today is going to press him… maybe Day with his top 3 short game. He’s my pick.
Too bad Fleetwood can’t put.
Man I miss prime Tiger
Day doesn’t hit that pin he may have bogied.
a host of pretty crappy iron shots going on. But some good wedge play following.
Harmon is battling…McIlroy shrinking as usual, Fleetwood missed two birdies he’s looks to much like a mini Rodgers. Day is surging as is Cam Young who is just missing easy putts.
Rory came out hot. His jets have cooled tho.
He shouldn’t have worn those pink pants.
Harman coming back to pack. Putting is tough, like to hit it firm to lessen break but if you miss you got a 4 footer coming back.
As expected. He isn’t used to the pressure of leading a major.
Then he birdies and Fleetwood bogeys.
No bogey. General math hard for me.
rain will slow down greens enough that they can be a little more aggressive.
Right now, 40 of the 76 players who made the cut at the British Open are at even or better. Cam Smith won last year at 20 under par. Need some damn wind and rain!
Rahm had a round while I was playing…he sucked some of my mojo clearly.
Laughing… yeah he shot 8 under and climbed the leaderboard nicely. All the guys at the bottom have finished now, and the late starters are on the course. Lots of low scores. My guess is that 1 under will be tied for 35th when the day is done.
Rickie with a respectful 67 and sitting at -1 still in it.
We’ll see how low fairway jesus and McIlory go today. Don’t sleep on Day either. Harmon I believe folds today and shoots 3-4 over.
Damn I’m smart…Day birdies -5 and Harmon bogeyed -8.
Harmon is 2 over today after 4 holes. Good for the rest of the field for sure. If by some stroke of luck the lead is only at 6 under after today’s round, it’s gonna be fun tomorrow.
He’s not in it.
LOL
Yeah…he’s not now.
Could have shot an 84 today. Tripled #9 and #18 the only ones of the day and holes I’ve par’d many times and shot a 90.. So frustrating. Hit and putted the ball well, missed a few long birdie putts. Something to build on.
90 with two triples is pretty darn good. You’re getting there. Easily an get to low eighties with some time. Congratulations.
Yeah the one on 18 I hit 3 wood off the tee clipped an overhanging branch on the fairway about 170 yards out. Ball dropped straight down we ride up there, cant find it have to drop and hit 3rd to 60 out, 4th in the green side bunker chipped out and two putted. Sucked. 9th perfect drive, 6 iron from 175 pulled it in to the left woods, found it chipped out, chipped again to the edge of the green, three putted to finish the round. Just bleeding shots at the end.
You know, since we started talking about this a month or so ago, you have improved a great deal. Now it’s just a matter of cleaning up a few mistakes here and there. I think it’s pretty neat.
Yup…I’m to the point I know what the correction is. I’ve been pulling my irons lately simply because my swing has shifted to an inside out and I really really have to focus on staying down on it and taking the club head out and down the line. I use to have a fade on everything that has changed and I’ve added 5-10 yrds per iron from it being a left draw spin instead of a right fade spin. I’ll figure it out but good thing my face contact is flush center I can feel the ball compressing on my titleist blades. Nothing feels better but they can get away from you if you don’t complete the swing.
A lot of ways to play good golf – you can play with a pull, can play with a push , or a fade or a draw. Once you get to “your most consistent” shot pattern and become comfortable with it, you’re there.
Hard slice?
Won’t work. Can’t play with a big slice or a slap hook. But, a little practice and turn the big slice into a fade and you can play with anybody.
Worked really well for Nicklaus, Trevino and Hogan.
Yeah I can create a fade or draw on command at the range but you’re on course it’s different lies and shot angles and you may not do a lot of one or the other.
Tried my new TriHot putter and was way more in control of my putting. I had I think two bad lags I left short but for the most part was burning edges and making some with a new putter. Hope to get better with it, missed 3 or 4 three footers I should have made. Make half those and eliminate the triples I shoot 83.
Glad to hear about your putting.
Since you’re not a pro. I’d suggest you go with what is most natural to you – a draw or a fade, not both. Which ever one, stick with it and you’ll do far better on the course in the long run.
For those of you conservatives, there are several neat opinion pieces in today’s WSJ.
One is particularly interesting as it illustrates what happens when government gets involved in activities with little experience.
It seems when Biden declared student loan relief from payments for borrowers, a strange thing happened. The borrowers actually went out and took on even more debt. So now they have the student loan as well as the new debt to deal with.
Does anyone realize that the Biden administration is pulling a fast one here? Student loans in the U.S. are generally either owned by the federal government or financial institutions. That said, the federal government fully guarantees almost all student loans. That means if the loans are not paid back, the Federal Government has to settle the debt. So the Biden administration isn’t just erasing the debt the students owe, it’s erasing its own obligation to the institutions that provided the funds in the first place. Sorry, so sad, too bad, the Federal Government is welching on the deal folks. We ain’t paying you back, so eat it.
Oh, BTW, student loans debt is increasing significantly, with total U.S. student loan debt reaching more than $1.7 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Federal Reserve data. A majority of that debt is owned by the federal government.
No idea what those borrowers spent that money on..could be life necessity items, homes, etc…I wouldn’t assume the worst they are educated.
Not to sure about the quality of an education today.
I’m certified that’s all one needs.
Unfortunately my DirecTV provider is in a contract dispute with whatever broadcaster is sending the British Open to my local NBC affiliate, so I can’t watch it this weekend. SUCKS.
So I basically feel like Cousins and KAM will part ways after this season. Some folks think if Cousins has a great year, KAM will find a way to bring him back. I do not. That said, it would be somewhat humorous to me if Washington changed its name back to the Redskins, and they brought Cousins back as the QB for 2024.
If Cousins backs off his fully guaranteed demands, he could stay. I don’t see it though.
No, because without that, the Vikings can cut him with little to no fiscal impacts. In other words to make room for other contracts, they could let Cousins go at any time, and that leaves him in a bad position. Cousins isn’t stupid. He knows for the most part in the league, contracts are only set up for the teams to “own” players. The team can do whatever they want with the players they own. Cousins hasn’t ever let a team own him, not even Bruce Allen with the Redskins. He’s a rare commodity in the NFL these days.
Two years guaranteed and the third is wishy washer – not sure what the correct term is for the third.
Cousins will want guaranteed money in all three years, especially if he has a great year again this year.
We’ve still got out six pack bet – cheap beer though (no milk money).
I’m not a cap guy like you guys or have knowledge about contract construction, but feel this will get worked out.
Laughing… I’ll pay for any six pack you like JR if you win.
Ha A week or so back you indicated you were rewarching the games and I had mentioned some tackling issues – specifically Smith. Did you notice anything in this regard?
I did. He missed a lot of tackles in the Giants game as you highlighted. He wasn’t always in the greatest positions though. I think at times he tries to do too much, covering for other guys.
Likey. Cousins won’t be reasonable in order to “retire a Viking”
Cousins has been reasonable his whole career, repeatedly offering teams deals at below market value to remain with them.
Think if he was staying he would have extended into 2024, 2025. Doubt he stays.
He tried to extend into 2025. KAM rejected the deal. So yes, he’s gone after 2023.
Biden’s stupidity must be contagious.
What a dip shit. That being said, I would love a chance to shoot a vintage MP-40 and Thompson, I would waste, SO many rounds
kiRk SuCkS iN tHe pLaYoFfS🤪
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“Kirk Cousins is underrated. Puts up great stats and wins.”
– Patrick Mahomes
“…he’s talented, he’s accurate, and he wins”
– an AFC executive
“Kirk Cousins sucks”
-KFEY93
Dont put words in my mouth dude. You are painting me with that wide brush you use with Five and Kodiak. Iv never said he sucks. Iv said he’s mid. Which he is.
Addison in vehicle footage…
Happy weekend eve boys (and Kathy)…
Lawn mowed✔️
Shed swept & organized✔️
Volunteer trees conquered ✔️
Weeds whacked – no witnesses ✔️
641 games of fetch played✔️
14 pedestrians scared shitless by Goose✔️
14 new friends of Goose made after the terror went away✔️
High Quality THC rolled and ready to take me to the freakin’ mooooon✔️
Skol!
“For”
Have to say I feel like this was a prepared statement for him.
Get ready to hear ad nauseum how excited the players are for the upcoming season.
Best shape of their lives
Lol….
Harman and Fleetwood Mac paired tom. Hope the weather sucks.
Harman is coming back to the pack you can count on it. You can’t get the great bounces everyday.
You prob have early tee time.
I do but will be done by 10:30 so I’ll catch some of it. He’s gonna fold you can bet on it and certainly will if the weather turns.
Yep not a true British Open without some bad weather.