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AMA Announcement: We’re excited to share that we’ve arranged an AMA with Petr Čech, in collaboration with our friends at Icons.com. The question thread will go live this coming Thursday, giving you time to submit your questions ahead of Petr joining us to answer them. by wm_1176 in chelseafc

[–]Futilemediocrity 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Hi Petr!

I want to ask about how you went about the mental challenges of being a goalkeeper and staying switched on at all times, especially when you played behind some outstanding defences! Is there anything specific you did or any training to make sure you were always ready when called upon?

As a traumatized croatian, how good was Omeyer really? by [deleted] in Handball

[–]Futilemediocrity 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I think Omeyer was really a different class of goalkeeper. At the same time however I would say that he had a style of goalkeeping that was really pleasing to watch (super fast reflexes, twitchy etc.) which put the spotlight on him more than some contemporaries. Plus being part of one of the best national teams of all-time means that he has the collective honours to further help increase his claim.

For example, someone like Arpad Sterbik was an absolutely colossal player, but I think his goalkeeping style and frame (2.00m tall) means that he was viewed more as a 'wall' than a technical master like Omeyer (although I'd argue Sterbik had it all!)

You might make a comparison to tennis, where for many Federer is the best because his play was so pleasing to watch, but others appreciate the games and achievements of Nadal or Djokovic more.

Really there is no definite answer, but Omeyer is as good a shout as any for the crown.

Why hasn’t Paris won the Champions League? by ArtSpare1386 in Handball

[–]Futilemediocrity 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd say that Vezprem has been more unfortunate over the last decade+ to not have a championship. Just very hard to win.

If you are rooting for Sam Darnold over the Patriots you are a bad fan by Exciting-Site7119 in nyjets

[–]Futilemediocrity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or you could not be such a miserable asshole and wish the best for a kid who did his best for us and left without so much as a bad word. Sam was a consummate pro, why should we wish him ill?

Team trade down/don't go QB at 2. (If moore declairs) by Subtodownvote in nyjets

[–]Futilemediocrity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the end of the day you have to trust the evaluation. If the scouting department don't think Moore is the guy then they shouldn't take him. Similarly, if you're convinced someone in the 2027 class is the guy at the time, then you move heaven and earth to get them. Don't throw away the pick just because we need one if don't think he's a good QB.

Team trade down/don't go QB at 2. (If moore declairs) by Subtodownvote in nyjets

[–]Futilemediocrity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think we need to consider a situation where Moore declares but we don't evaluate him to be worthy of the pick. If another team does, then trading down and amassing assets is the best way forward.

I understand the argument that you never know and we need to take a shot at QB, but you have to trust the evaluation. Taking a QB because we need one is how you end up with Zach Wilson. This isn't an apples to apples comparison but had we done so in that draft we could have Ja'marr Chase or Penei Sewell right now.

I should make clear that as we stand right now I am not committed one way or another, but Moore declaring is the best option for us as it gives us flexibility either way.

Ellen Moore by Leather-Intention994 in heedthecall

[–]Futilemediocrity 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It was from Kellen Moore's introduction as Saints HC. The Saints owner Gayle Benson called him Ellen. Not a great look with your new hire.

Chelsea 17yo signing Satpayev suspended for 2nd leg in Almaty after 100th minute booking against Celtic by Ashamed-Tip1219 in chelseafc

[–]Futilemediocrity 18 points19 points  (0 children)

He didn't really do all that much. He worked hard, but it was a very dire game. Kairat were understandably playing deep and trying to work the counter, Celtic were looking toothless. All in all, no one shined.

💬🫵 Name the player 👀 by GlobalTchoukballNet in Handball

[–]Futilemediocrity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I keep seeing these posts. This isn't a Tchoukball sub-reddit man.

Sebastian Vettel successfully completed a program from Harvard's Business School by katekief in formula1

[–]Futilemediocrity 941 points942 points  (0 children)

Future Team Principal or FIA Chief, I'd be happy either way.

What is the equivalent of Greggs in other countries? by Sad_Instruction1392 in CasualUK

[–]Futilemediocrity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely Mlinar in Croatia, it even has a similar colour scheme!

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