Any anime and sports fans here?

[Washougal_Otaku]

You know what I'd like to do sometime?  Go to a Winterhawks game.

WE SHOULD ORGANIZE A KCON TRIP TO A WINTERHAWKS GAME!!!

[Kimiski]

You know what I'd like to do sometime?  Go to a Winterhawks game.

WE SHOULD ORGANIZE A KCON TRIP TO A WINTERHAWKS GAME!!!

Go in cosplay?

[Washougal_Otaku]

You know what I'd like to do sometime?  Go to a Winterhawks game.

WE SHOULD ORGANIZE A KCON TRIP TO A WINTERHAWKS GAME!!!

Go in cosplay?

YES!!!  ABSOLUTELY!!!

[Washougal_Otaku]

Well, the next Mariners game is on Tuesday, and Ichiro has 193 hits thus far!  There are 13 games left for Seattle, with the next 9 being on the road (3 in Toronto, 3 in Tampa Bay, 3 in Texas)!  GO ICHIRO!!!

Day 1 of 3 in Toronto, and Ichiro went 4 for 4!  WHOO HOO!!!  HE ONLY NEEDS THREE MORE HITS TO GET TO 200!!!

[NARUNIK]

Football should be the new National Pass time now.

[Washougal_Otaku]

Football should be the new National Pass time now.

Funny... you did do that on purpose, right?

[NARUNIK]

What? No, (P.S. Im not sure if your talking about a baseball game right now or a football game) I hear know one talk about Baseball at my school anymore. It's always football.

I really think it should be football now. Back then Baseball was cool or something I guess but....

RAGGLE FRAGGLE.

[Washougal_Otaku]

It's probably because the Mariners are one of the worst teams in all of baseball right now, so much so that the baseball community isn't even paying attention to Ichiro.

The expression is supposed to be PASTtime, not PASStime.

[Washougal_Otaku]

So, I just got home from work.  I was planning on just looking at how Ichiro is doing (since I forgot to watch the game yesterday).  He only needs two more hits!!!  His next game is today, and I was hoping that it'd be soon enough to where I could watch it & not miss work; I can!  However, the game starts at 9:37.  It's in Toronto, so it'll 12:37 over there, but still!  I hope I'll get to see history, especially since I'll be missing some deserved sleep!

[Washougal_Otaku]

I WATCHED IT!!!  IT WAS IN THE 5TH INNING!!!

CONGRATS, ICHIRO!!!  WOO HOO!!!

[Sporty_Otaku]

not too much sports talk from many other than washougalotaku
since you said something earlier about nfl predictions i wanted to give you mine

afc east
ne, maybe mia

afc north
pit, maybe cin

afc south
ind, maybe jax

afc west
den, maybe kc

nfc east
was, maybe phi

nfc north
gb, maybe chi

nfc south
no, maybe atl

nfc west
az, maybe sf, possibly sea

super bowl pick
new england, maybe pit vs new orleans, maybe was

[Washougal_Otaku]

^ The Pats vs. the Saints, eh?  Interesting choice there...

[Animeman73]

YES!!! Last i checeked the Rangers were beating the pants off of the Yankees.

[jaqua]

Pretty much the only sport I can watch and get into is soccer. Or football, depending on where you're from/where your loyalties lie. THE WORLD CUP WAS SO AMAZING YAY SPAIN [/late to the sports thread]

[Washougal_Otaku]

YES!!! Last i checeked the Rangers were beating the pants off of the Yankees.

Stupid Yankees!  GO AWAY!  Stupid Rangers!  DO SOMETHING RIGHT FOR ONCE!!!

Pretty much the only sport I can watch and get into is soccer. Or football, depending on where you're from/where your loyalties lie. THE WORLD CUP WAS SO AMAZING YAY SPAIN [/late to the sports thread]

I never cared much for soccer.  The worst part of the game is the many rabid fans around the world who riot just because the opposing team scored a goal.  They ruin sports in general, almost to the point to where I start feeling bad for soccer fans.

[Sporty_Otaku]

im surprised to see that there hasnt been any mentioning on the world series

im getting ready to watch the game and just saw a sign that said cliff lee struck out chuck norris with two pitches

im favoring san fran to win it all but am rooting for both of them

[Washougal_Otaku]

Unfortunately, I think the Giants will win it all this year, too.  The only thing about that that I like is that they did it three years after "the great" Barry Bonds retired.

I'm also looking forward to the Houston Texans/Indianapolis Colts game on Monday Night Football tonight, too!  (GO TEXANS!!!)

I'm also looking forward to seeing what sort of sillyness Pee Wee Herman will be bringing to Monday Night RAW.

[Washougal_Otaku]

What a great defensive play by Cliff Lee!!!

[Washougal_Otaku]

Well, the Giants have done it; they've won the World Series for the first time since 1954,...

WITHOUT BARRY BONDS!!!

[Kimiski]

My college football team is ON FIREEE this season.

Looking forward to the Civil War Game next weekend. Beavers are gonna be crying home to their mommy's.

[Washougal_Otaku]

College... hee hee hee...

BUFFALO HAS CAUGHT UP WITH PITTSBURGH!  JACKSONVILLE MIGHT BEAT NEW YORK!  CAROLINA/CLEVELAND IS CLOSE!  GREEN BAY/ATLANTA IS CLOSE!  (Poo, Pittsburgh got a field goal...)

SEAHAWKS vs. CHIEFS!  THAT'S GONNA BE FUN!!!

[Dubaby]

So.... was I the only one who had their mind blown by the Andre Johnson/Cortland Finnegan battle royale? I mean I know the two hate each other, but it's rare to see these no-helmet, Hockey style brawls in the NFL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUOoBgDiZP8&feature=related

Oh and just as a side note..... TEAM JOHNSON.

[jaybug]

Finnegan deserved being beat. So did Rothelisberger for mouthing off at Seymour of Oakland, after scoring a touchdown.

we're number 2! by .0002. phbbbttt!

[Washougal_Otaku]

So.... was I the only one who had their mind blown by the Andre Johnson/Cortland Finnegan battle royale? I mean I know the two hate each other, but it's rare to see these no-helmet, Hockey style brawls in the NFL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUOoBgDiZP8&feature=related

Oh and just as a side note..... TEAM JOHNSON.

I thought it was freakin' hilarious!!!

Finnegan deserved being beat. So did Rothelisberger for mouthing off at Seymour of Oakland, after scoring a touchdown.

we're number 2! by .0002. phbbbttt!

I agree...

[jaybug]

Not sure where i'll be to watch the Civil War game.

Anyone going to watch the Crapple cup?

[Washougal_Otaku]

What's the Crapple Cup?

Nope; you know how I feel about college football, Jay.

I'M GOING TO THE SEAHAWKS GAME THIS WEEK!!!  WHOO HOO!!!

[jaybug]

Crapple Cup, damn Dawgs vs. up your Wazzu. lol

Anyone think Auburn will get the same penalty for Cam Newton's father's actions that USC got for Reggie Bush's father's actions?

[Griff_the_dragoon]

yeah i like them both, but would rather play then watch

[Washougal_Otaku]

Crapple Cup, damn Dawgs vs. up your Wazzu. lol

I thought so...

Sorry, but if I'm going to give a whoopty-doo about college sports, my team would be WSU, just because they have a branch in Vancouver.  (And if the 4 Northwest mascots were to fight each other, the Cougar would easily win).

[Washougal_Otaku]

I just got back home from the Seahawks game and my throat feels like deep-fried chicken right now...

...BUT IT WAS WORTH IT!!!

[Sporty_Otaku]

so im watching the jets/pats game with some buddies at my place and we are loving it

i thought id update my predictions

afc east
ne (old pick, ne)

afc north
pit (old pick, pit)

afc south
jax (old pick, ind)

afc west
kc (old pick, den)

wild cards - nyj and bal

nfc east
nyg (old pick, was)

nfc north
chi (old pick, gb)

nfc south
atl (old pick, no)

nfc west
stl (old pick, az)

wild cards - tb and gb

super bowl pick
ne (maybe kc) vs. atl (maybe nyg)

[Washougal_Otaku]

Of course, you come on 10 minutes after I log off to get ready for work... 

So, an updated list of my predictions, since you started it, Terry...

AFC East - New England
AFC North - Pittsburgh
AFC South - Indianapolis
AFC West - Kansas City
Wild Cards - New York & Baltimore

NFC East - New York
NFC North - Chicago
NFC South - Tampa Bay
NFC West - Seattle
Wild Cards - Philadelphia & Atlanta

Super Bowl
New England vs. New York (again)  (Possibly Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay)

[Animeman73]

With all due respect to the SEC I believe this year the Ducks are going to be the BCS champions.

[Washougal_Otaku]

I'm pretty sure that a lot of people in this area think that, much like I'm sure a lot of people in the South think the opposite will occur.

[Washougal_Otaku]

So the NFL has its playoffs set-up, and I have my hopes and predictions!!!

Hopes
AFC
New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts - Easily the Jets
Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs - Leaning more towards the Chiefs
NFC
New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks - THE SEAHAWKS!!!
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles - This one is tough...

Predictions
AFC
Jets @ Colts - Jets
Ravens @ Chiefs - Chiefs
NFC
Saints @ Seahawks - Saints
Packers @ Eagles - Packers

If my predictions are right...
AFC
Jets @ New England Patriots - Patriots
Chiefs @ Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers
NFC
Packers @ Atlanta Falcons - Falcons
Saints @ Chicago Bears - Saints

AFC Conference Game
Steelers @ Patriots - Patriots
NFC Conference Game
Saints @ Falcons - Saints

Super Bowl
New England Patriots def. New Orleans Saints

[Washougal_Otaku]

Well, so far I'm 2-0 for hopes and 1-1 for predictions.  Let's see what happens tomorrow...

[Kimiski]

WOOT!!! BCS TONIGHT!! GO DUCKS!!

[Washougal_Otaku]

I don't care who wins, just so long as Oregon's final score is 20.  I've entered a contest where you can win various prizes if you guessed the correct Duck score.

As for the hopes: 2-1-1.  Predictions: 2-2.

So, next round!
Hopes
AFC
Jets @ Patriots - Patriots
Ravens @ Steelers - Easily Ravens
NFC
Packers @ Falcons - Packers
Seahawks @ Bears - Easily Seahawks

Predictions
AFC
Pats def. Jets
Ravens def. Steelers
NFC
Falcons def. Packers
Bears def. Seahawks

[jaybug]

I'm glad I don't go to you for betting advice! lol.

Did you win a fabulous no-prize?

I want to know how to go about getting to watch Ducks football practice. If I didn't work evenings, I would try to volunteer.

[Washougal_Otaku]

Nope, I got nothing.

Hopes: 1-3 --> 3-4-1
Pred.: 1-3 --> 3-5

AFC
Jets @ Steelers
Hope: Jets   Pred.: Steelers
NFC
Packers @ Bears
Hope: Packers   Pred.: Packers

[lychee-twist]

Hey. Going back to basketball, what does everyone thing of the Brandon Roy situation with the Blazers?

I'm on the fence. His abilities, while still a strong Blazers player, really wasn't all-star material for the past season. With him out, Aldridge gets the light and has stepped up, and Patty Mills is really a pretty darn good player now that he's been given a solid chance. My 70-year old coworker always told me he was, but I didn't believe her. Never doubt a 70-year old nurse named Gladys. She's so awesome and I marvel at her NBA knowledge.

[jaybug]

Who? lol

I live in the Eugene area. It's all Ducks, all the time. Especially with the new arena. Women's BB just set a Pac-10 record for game attendance today. I only heard that, and not the actual number.

Basically this year was a bust from the get go. Might as well get BR out of there sooner rather than later. Maybe he'll be ready to go sometime mid-year next year, and be something like 100%. BUt then Greg Oden could be having an All-Star year next year too!

Aaron, you called them right. Pack-vs. Pitt. I think it's really cool to have those two original NFL teams to be contending for a title. Hasn't happened since they started the super bowl, and/or Pittsburgh went over to the AFC from the NFC.

[Washougal_Otaku]

This is going to be a GREAT game, provided that both teams will play to their full potential.  I'm expecting a lot of blitz plays with many miraculous throws & catches.  Also, you've got the team that's won more Super Bowl titles than anyone (Pittsburgh has 6: SB - IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, and XLIII) going against the team that's won more NFL Championship titles than anyone (Green Bay has 12: NFL - 1929, 1930, 1931, 1936, 1939, 1944, 1961, 1962, and 1965; SB - I, II, and XXXI).  This will be absolutely EPIC!  (Except for the Half Time Show).

[jaybug]

So do you know if or when the last time these two teams played for an NFL championship? I'm thinking it was back in the 40s. Dunno.

I'm hoping for a classic, to be talked about a long time. Except that by definition, I don't think it will be well remembered. But it will be a great game to watch!

Roy is working out tonight. So says my mom, who is watching the Blazer game.

[Animeman73]

Personally I'm putting my money on the Packers. Mainly because they share a lot with the Seattle Seahawks...(Including players and a a coach.)

[Washougal_Otaku]

I am, too, but not for that reason.  I'm doing this because they've overcome great challenges in the playoffs, and they did it strongly.  Pittsburgh made a great showing, too, but only because they're opponents weren't the best.  They beat Baltimore; fine.  The Ravens aren't Super Bowl quality yet (but they might be in a couple of years).  They beat the Jets, who were fortunate enough to defeat a division rival, making the WOW! of their victory less WOW!-like.

I think the Packers do a better job blitzing AND avoiding the blitz; this will be key, because the Steelers are still pretty amazing with defense.  I'd be surprised if either team gets past 23 points, (unless it's like the Raiders/Buccaneers match-up; that one made me smile).

[jaybug]

My mom is from Wisconsin. Most of her family still lives there. It wasn't until I married my wife and suddenly had to be a Vikings fan. Not that I particularly wanted. I hated the Vikings in grade school. I liked their front 4 on defense, but...I liked the Steelers, Dolphins and Raiders back then. Now, I like good football games.

I need to think of who will wiin next year's Super Bowl. Co-worker is going down to Vegas for the NASCAR race there in March. He'll place bets for us. I won $48 by picking Pittsburgh a few years ago. Big Ben's first ring. Kind of hard to do when you haven't even had a draft yet, or a pre-season. I just had a feeling back then. I don't seem to have one now. Maybe pick the Ducks to win the Natty next year.

[Washougal_Otaku]

Early BS prediction for SB46: Bengals vs. Eagles.

[jaybug]

Bungles? Srsly? No way dude. Maybe the Iggles. I think maybe next year we will have more .500 clubs than the NFC Worst division. Just because of parity. I think teams like Buffalo and Detroit will win some of the games they lost this past year. And maybe teams like Tennessee and Oakland will not be the drama queens they were this year either.

I'd like to see if Indianapolis drafts some defense. If so, um no. Not next year.

I think which ever team gets more of the O-line from Wisconsin should be a much better team offensively. It'll help the run game at least.

Could you imagine Detroit drafting Nick Fairley to side along Ngdamukong Suh? Ouch for da Bears. Except Cincinnati gets first pick, right? They need O-line to give Palmer more time in the pocket. UNless they pick Newton.

[Washougal_Otaku]

Honestly, I couldn't really pick an AFC rep; WAY too early.  I'm really torn between the Jets, Jags, Colts, Raiders, and Ravens, so I chose a team that I felt bad for.  (I know, illogical, but funny).  The Eagles is a serious prediction, though, but things can change...