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  1. biff_hardbody

    End of an Era: Bill Belichick and Patriots to part ways

    It is a sad day, even if this ends up being the right move. Thanks to BB for all the joy and wins over the years. I hope he continues to achieve the outstanding success he had throughout his time in New England.
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    Jerome Bettis is still salty

    That run wasn't even a counter, was it?
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    Week 2 NFL Game Thread

    Dean Blandino: “Because the goal line is involved — and this is a consistent application of the impetus rule,” Blandino said. “Impetus is the force that puts the ball into an end zone. So if a team provides the impetus that puts a ball into their opponent’s end zone . . . then they are...
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    Patrice Bergeron Retires

    I almost included something to the effect that Bergeron is likely better than Ovechkin in my post, but I don't have the chops or the time to back up the argument that Bergeron is a better hockey player than the NHL's future all time leading goal scorer, even though I agree with it.
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    Patrice Bergeron Retires

    I suspect legend of Bergeron's greatness will only grow with time as people come to appreciate that preventing goals can be as important as scoring them, and Bergeron was the best forward in his generation at it (maybe ever). There was some Twitter back and forth over the weekend about whether...
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    Bruins Offseason

    I guess it would be cap circumvention to guarantee Swayman a slightly above-market deal next year when the Bruins have space in exchange for a lower number this year when they are feeling the crunch. It would be a shame for the Bruins to go through the arbitration process with Swayman when...
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    Global Football Odds & Ends

    I think you're underestimating how much more $1.8B is than $600M. And I don't want to sound flippant, but $600M is not really "easy life" generational wealth for an entire family. It's a lot but who knows how economies will change; maybe there's a spaceship that will take you off-planet to live...
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    Peacock to exclusively stream a playoff game

    Peacock was $.99/mo for 12 months on Black Friday last year. It may not be cheap again next year given this news, but I have found it to be great value.
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    Offseason game thread- shed your salty tears

    Marchand even had a chance to finish the Panthers before they even got to OT of Game 5. Ugh. 2019 was worse, though, and I'm still not over it. I may never be. I think 2019 was the point after which my emotional investment in sports will never be the same.
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    Round 1 - Florida

    I don't disagree that playing against Montreal was an ill advised decision given the consequences. I can't knock the reasons he made that choice. It's still terrible luck that he got hurt.
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    Round 1 - Florida

    Bergeron was playing with a herniated disc he picked up in the Montreal game. Just terrible luck.
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    Game 7 NOTHING EASY - Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

    Golden opportunity to start the 3rd. Get that goal early and roll. Best period of the season time.
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    Game 7 NOTHING EASY - Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

    The Bruins are going to pull through. Put the puck on net.
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    Game 7 NOTHING EASY - Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

    The boys are bringing this home. If you aren't behind them tonight 110%, get the fuck off the wagon now.
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    What's Different in the Playoffs

    I'll never get over the disgrace of losing to the Blues in 2019. The way the NHL handled it - letting the Blues get away with clear penalties after Berube's nonsense - made me question why I even watch hockey. That series made it abundantly clear that what I value in athletics is not what the...
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    2022-23 Bruins Season

    Can we assume Hall is out for the rest of the regular season absent another cap move by the Bruins prior to the deadline? Is there any realistic machination which would allow the Bruins to take him off LTIR with their current roster (waiving Zboril/Greer, for example)?
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    Bruins Acquire Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov

    I grew up in Yarmouth in the 90s and though I never played hockey I was working around the Portland Pirates when Eric Weinrich was the captain. Small world! Anyway, really happy with this move.
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    2/1 @TNT

    Steve's response was pretty solid too: View: https://twitter.com/Steve_Dangle/status/1620856834088386561?t=xG_lsTqYmLozUYLOaPqKaQ&s=19
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    The Judgment-Free Soccer Questions Thread

    In your opinion, does the Suarez play reach a level of “breaking the rules to gain an advantage” as you would view it in the academic context? When I think of "breaking the rules to get ahead" in academics, I am thinking a lot more along of lines of steroids and banging trash cans (deceptive...
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    The Judgment-Free Soccer Questions Thread

    Great post. This is my favorite macro discussion in sports. Let's start with what is "cheating". Calling something "cheating" is like saying someone is "lying" in that the word bestows upon the actor unquestionable immorality. "Seeking to gain a competitive advantage" and "not giving all the...