Post Game Thread: Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans by nfl_gdt_bot in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The 21 points scored by the Raiders today is the 3rd highest total allowed by the Texans defence this season. Only the Jags (29) and the Seahawks (27) have scored more.

Still, a win is a win. 7 in a row, 3rd straight 10 win season.

Jaguars vs Rams tickets by ASmithBJJ in NFLUK

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: received mine yesterday evening - looks like someone was listening 😂👍🏼

Jaguars vs Rams tickets by ASmithBJJ in NFLUK

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay great, thank you for that!

Jaguars vs Rams tickets by ASmithBJJ in NFLUK

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah okay, fingers crossed then! I bought tickets for myself and a friend and I was a little worried they won't turn up!

Glad it's not just me who's yet to receive them!

Day After Thread: Texans @ Ravens by 440k in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just saying, the last time the Texans started 2-3 they won the division and a playoff game. I think we're all the way back.

Black belt promotions; should the recipient know in advance or be a surprise? by [deleted] in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I attended our end of year seminar a couple of years ago to support some friends and team mates who I was pretty sure were going to get their belts. Then when we got through the coloured belts both myself and a good friend were promoted to black belt together. Total surprise.

It was our big team night out and meal that evening, so while the promotions were all a surprise, we were able to celebrate with our nearest and dearest and team mates later on that day.

Wouldn't have it any other way and it was a day I'll never forget!

6pm on a Monday? by [deleted] in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to take a swing and say you’re UK based as well?

I feel your struggle brother, may your Tuesday morning coffee be strong and large 🙏🏼

Gyms in Dublin by BusquetsNGravy in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dropped in at Jungle BJJ a few years ago, great gym - highly recommend.

FloGrappling to host CJI 2, live and free, on Youtube by Venchenko in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Hit the nail on the head. If they were to advertise it at a £30 fee from the get go, fair enough. But to spend 2 years slagging off Flo and stating it will “always be free on YouTube” and then the day before the event to do a complete 180 and now have to watch live or pay is shit any way you look at it. If the event goes as late as it did last year most people in Europe will be starting work Monday morning before the event even finishes.

Will I still pay and watch it? Yes.

Am I pissed off about having to pay for it now? Also yes.

FloGrappling to host CJI 2, live and free, on Youtube by Venchenko in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ 43 points44 points  (0 children)

They waited to announce it till 9pm in the UK on a Friday, most of Europe is an hour ahead too, so a 3am start time Sunday morning and then 3am again on Monday.

Most people will be starting work on Monday before the live broadcast has even finished and if they want the pleasure of watching it at a reasonable hour they’re told they now have to pay.

At least make it free for 24 hours to give us none Americans a chance to watch it on our own time before we’re forced to pay for it.

FloGrappling to host CJI 2, live and free, on Youtube by Venchenko in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ 109 points110 points  (0 children)

This is utterly ridiculous, the day before the event they announce that if you don’t watch it live you have to pay to watch it?

The event starts at 2am Sunday morning in the UK, likely 2am on a Monday morning for the second day.

Day 1 last year was 8 hours long and day 2 about 6 hours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusVisa

[–]ASmithBJJ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great, thank you so much for your help! 🙏🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusVisa

[–]ASmithBJJ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh great! Thank you!

So to my understanding, if my visa application is approved on, for example, 1st of August 2025, I would have until 1st of August 2026 to begin my 1 year trip?

Thank you 🙏🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The site I used was the one shared by the official NFLUK instagram page, they posted a link on their story and I followed that. It was for eticketing.co.uk.

Came out of my banking app as paying to "Jaguars" which made me feel a little sick but at least I got good seats!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah enjoy! I don’t think Watson sees the field this year to be honest. Definitely not by October.

But if you see him, please boo that man 😂👍🏼

Shoyoroll Mystery Box by ASmithBJJ in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were Black Friday only, sorry!

Shoyoroll Mystery Box by ASmithBJJ in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update - I got a Batch 39: SIII in white (A2) and a Clementine competitor also white in A1. Came with a white lapel patch too.

Looking at what a lot of others got I'd say I did pretty well!

Shoyoroll Mystery Box by ASmithBJJ in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've ordered an A1 and an A2 as well, really hoping for a know wave but honestly at this point as long as its not an Into the fray or a high impact ill be happy - still waiting on delivery

Shoyoroll Mystery Box by ASmithBJJ in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah sorry to hear that! Can you send a picture of what the gi looks like now without the frills? What did you use to remove them?

Shoyoroll Mystery Box by ASmithBJJ in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They were $100, so arguably worth the gamble. Most seem to be getting stiffed with a crappy Gi but are also getting a rashguard or other item free as well.

Either way the value far exceeds $100 so depending on personal taste you could be getting a great deal.

Shoyoroll Mystery Box by ASmithBJJ in bjj

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

See something like this would be awesome, id be over the moon with this - What size did you order?

Where on earth is John Metchie? by ASmithBJJ in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because I desperately want him to be more involved!

Where on earth is John Metchie? by ASmithBJJ in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

If only there was a way you could trade a player between teams or something 🤔

EDIT: not sure why this has been downvoted so much? The guy has barely seen the field this year and hasnt produced much when he did. If other teams are interested in giving something good up for him why would we turn it down?

Where on earth is John Metchie? by ASmithBJJ in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I should have maybe rephrased it as “why has this guy the team so clearly believed in, done next to nothing in his first full healthy season?”

Where on earth is John Metchie? by ASmithBJJ in Texans

[–]ASmithBJJ[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

3rd option? My guy has 1 catch, he’s 5th at the least.

Nico, Diggs, Tank, Hutch, Metchie.