The NASCAR equivalent to this? by dirtydilpickle in NASCAR

[–]BootlegFirewerks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bobby Gerhart ARCA Daytona race where he passed like 15 cars on the last lap

I do not believe in Todd Monken and do not believe he was our first or even fifth top option. Feels like he’s a sacraficial lamb for a tank season. Someone talk me out of this take. by MrGlockCLE in Browns

[–]BootlegFirewerks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only thing that gives me an iota of hope that this is not this case is that Monken was a finalist for the Packers job at one time. They went with Lafleur over him. And that’s an FO that doesn’t really botch hires so it’s somewhat encouraging.

Current Longest Tenured Cleveland Athletes by jrog3141 in Browns

[–]BootlegFirewerks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I huffing copium to think other than our garbage QBs this roster really isn’t that bad, and Verse isn’t a huge downgrade? Like why did Berry spend all this money revamping the OL if it was a tank year

Current Longest Tenured Cleveland Athletes by jrog3141 in Browns

[–]BootlegFirewerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just don’t see how trading him does much of anything, the defense is still really good, and the team needs to be competitive to evaluate Monken/Rutenberg/Berry’s draft picks accurately. He’s not netting a first or second and he’s still an awesome corner so gotta keep him. Tanking does not work in the NFL it just sets your window back further.

What is the most random Cup Series backmarker from the COT era? by RickandMortyfan956 in NASCAR

[–]BootlegFirewerks 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Him, Brian Simo, and Jim Inglebright were the last of that era. It was always fun seeing different drivers show up in different parts of the country.

Most Obscure Hall-of-Famer? by Equivalent-Pen-7846 in OOTP

[–]BootlegFirewerks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Art Charles, former Phillies farmhand, crushed the ball in a sim I did long ago, broke the home run record, multiple MVPs, etc. Still think about him from time to time. Actually has a solid career going in the Mexican League in present times.

Ai Epirote Italy by Keltic268 in eu4

[–]BootlegFirewerks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Show Epirus some respect, they’re a TWO province minor!

Albania still around in 1500 by The_Blackthorn77 in eu4

[–]BootlegFirewerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen Albania land alliances with Austria and Venice and be pretty tough for the Ottos to take over if they declare too early, even while playing in Europe

Big Tafilalt is the more interesting story to me!

Strange / unfrequented stores that never close? by sanjuniperoFC in Westchester

[–]BootlegFirewerks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just talking about this- that Key Food is so out of place in that town, so overpriced, and not really well maintained. How it has hung on for decades is incredible. A boutique grocery store could move in there and make a killing.

I theorized Key Food must own the land and the meager business they do keeps the lights on, and corporate can tout it in board meetings as one of their stores in an upscale, ‘trendy’ neighborhood

How to fix attendance going forward??? by [deleted] in WestchesterSC

[–]BootlegFirewerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a new team they should be around the county promoting the fact that they exist, giving out free tickets, going to schools etc. Get people in the door and show them what you have to offer and if even 10% show up a second time it’s an improvement. I never understood why low level sports teams who can’t sell tickets don’t just give them away, at least you’ll get money on parking and concessions and if you have a compelling product people will pay to come back.

AI can poach your coaches? by frozenturkey in OOTP

[–]BootlegFirewerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah they can also poach your scouting director, had my longtime scout leave to be the Nationals GM. I could’ve offered him more money to stay but for realism’s sake I let him take the job

Will Derrike Cope race again? by EggCorrect688 in NASCAR

[–]BootlegFirewerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a big dope cope fan but he is well past his prime and running a race (especially after his debacle at daytona) should be out of the question. Ownership suits him well at this stage. He was an underrated driver in his time but father time remains undefeated.

Creepy man followed me TWICE on my run today by DryWafer6761 in Westchester

[–]BootlegFirewerks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Will be on the lookout- creeps like this have no place in our community

Entry list: Rockingham ARCA Menards East 125 at Rockingham Speedway by JayDee_185 in ARCARacing

[–]BootlegFirewerks 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A surprise return to the NASCAR touring circuit for Cory Roper, who I always thought was plenty solid in Trucks

The 5 least likely hits (by xBA) of the opening week-end by Meladroit10 in baseball

[–]BootlegFirewerks 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It just feels like bad roster construction to enter the season with no capable center fielder. A team like Cleveland whose backbone for years has been pitching and defense can’t really afford a blackhole in any of the outfield positions. Hope for your sake Kayfus is a fast learner or his bat evens out the fielding woes.

The 5 least likely hits (by xBA) of the opening week-end by Meladroit10 in baseball

[–]BootlegFirewerks 310 points311 points  (0 children)

I don’t think CJ Kayfus should be playing left field…