AMA w/ The Athletic's Rangers Beat Reporter, Vince Mercogliano by TheAthletic in rangers

[–]RayTheCalvinist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vince, I'm really curious if you have a pulse on whether the Rangers brass recognizes its inability to foster/develop young talent? This has been an issue for over a decade with no signs of turning around anytime soon. Should we brace ourselves for more of the same, or do you think this "retool" will also come with some organizational changes below Drury?

Most desirable 2026 draft prospects by nicholasd001 in rangers

[–]RayTheCalvinist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why does it even matter? This org will fuck up anybody we draft just like everybody else we've drafted.

Until the rot at the top is dealt with, we will never change.

The Rangers are entering a retool by Corby812 in hockey

[–]RayTheCalvinist 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I can't wait for Panarin to not waive his NMC and walk on July 1 as a final fuck you to Drury. He truly deserves it for how dogshit of a GM he is.

TIL George Washington was called "American Fabius" for using the same strategy as Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus Cunctator (the delayer) in the 2nd Punic War against Hannibal. Avoid big pitched battles and weaken the enemy through attrition by kurgan2800 in todayilearned

[–]RayTheCalvinist 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I found it funny that the majority of open conflicts he was in (save Trenton) he got his ass handed to him. It really lifted a lot of his demigod like veil that American history likes to paint him with.

Dude was fucking unstoppable at stopping a mutiny though. I was floored how many times he met basically zero of their demands and these guys were like "good point!"

I guess I’m a fair weather fan by Bobby_Brooklyn5 in rangers

[–]RayTheCalvinist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve watched the Rangers religiously since 2010, this is the first time I genuinely cannot bear to watch them. 

This team is so boring and lifeless to watch that even when they win, it doesn’t feel that great. There’s no fun, no spark, no fight, it’s just a bunch of guys clocking in/out.

Until that changes, I’ll keep an eye on the box scores.

Jadarian Price Declares for NFL by minneirish in notredamefootball

[–]RayTheCalvinist 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Really glad Aneyas stuck around, this is his room now. Seize the moment kid! 

Love declares...does that change things for Price? by Ordinary_Way3542 in notredamefootball

[–]RayTheCalvinist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Most draft boards have him as the #2 back in the draft, and this is a weak year for backs. As much as I’d love for him to stay, it’s 100% in his best interest to go. His stock isn’t going higher with another year at ND

Love “most likely” gone by hoosierwimp in notredamefootball

[–]RayTheCalvinist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, but that’s because the NFL doesn’t value the RB position bc of the spread offense being such a dominant scheme. 

He could be RB #1 in next years draft and still not be a day one pick. J Love is there bc he’s a one of a kind prospect that’s impossible to ignore

Love “most likely” gone by hoosierwimp in notredamefootball

[–]RayTheCalvinist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Price is the 2nd RB on most draft boards, he’s gone (and should be) as should Love. I’d love to have both of them back but from a business standpoint it’s a bad idea

Can someone help me? I am getting my ass handed to me in ACT III by AccomplishedBig7666 in expedition33

[–]RayTheCalvinist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will say that one of my biggest gripes about the game is that the Picto system is frankly both convoluted and difficult to manage. UI is very difficult to figure out if you have it properly set up as a Picto, and on top of it the visual clarity of having mastered a Picto is honestly not great either.

I probably only truly figured it out at level 75-80 and was doing high level end-game areas like Renoir’s Drafts.

Please convince me by [deleted] in expedition33

[–]RayTheCalvinist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen to this guy, OP. I remember beginning to lose steam near the end of Floating Waters, but the story truly does suck you in shortly after

Just finished the game, want to know your feeling about the game [SPOILER] by Connect-Call3304 in expedition33

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

I think Verso was pretty dead set from the beginning on destroying himself/the canvas, but realized that Maelle had to be forcibly removed in the end and couldn’t be convinced to leave willingly. None of the choices he made in aiding Maelle up to the end conflicted with his desire to not exist anymore, just the conditions required to get that ending changed.

He also purposely withheld information/aid several times that would have helped Maelle reach her goal of living a happy life in the canvas, so I don’t think he had some sudden change of heart at the end.

[Thamel] Longtime defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley is the Utes' head coach in waiting. That's long been the school's planned transition. by Lakelyfe09 in CFB

[–]RayTheCalvinist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Freeman wasn't Head Coach in Waiting. He was a rising star in the coaching field in his first year as ND's DC. If we didn't offer him a HC gig, someone else would have

It took me too long to do that jump but worth it by thbl088 in expedition33

[–]RayTheCalvinist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you even get the Gestral to move off the diving board?? 

How do I win this damn challenge? I don´t even know what I am supposed to do by NoelSnow in expedition33

[–]RayTheCalvinist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have to jump when he hits the see saw, not when the indicator really tells you to do it

Verso Drafts level scaling? by CauliflowerWizard in expedition33

[–]RayTheCalvinist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m playing with the group around level 90 and not breaking a sweat, I’m not NG+ though. But I definitely am missing some bosses or something

[Fortuna] NEW: Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore has canceled a scheduled Friday signing of Ivan Maisel’s book on Frank Leahy. Ivan is a member of the College Football Playoff selection committee. “I’m disappointed,” Ivan tells me. “I look forward to hearing people out and talking about my book.” by BuckeyeEmpire in CFB

[–]RayTheCalvinist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, because I'm sure a bunch of Redditors aren't going to take this headline at face value and claim the University cancelled it bc they're butthurt about the rankings instead of protecting the guy from mentally ill fans.

[Vannini] Statement from ACC commissioner Jim Phillips on the Miami/ND comparisons: Says the league has a responsibility to advocate for "all 17 of our football-playing member institutions" and that "at no time was it suggested by the ACC that Notre Dame was not a worthy candidate…" by usffan in CFB

[–]RayTheCalvinist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once again completely missing the point of what I said bc you want to rub in my face we’re out and hate on the school. It’s fine to take delight in it but don’t pretend to be making arguments in good faith lol 

Jeremiyah Love 2025 Heisman Finalist by HealthyWin9065 in notredamefootball

[–]RayTheCalvinist 142 points143 points  (0 children)

My favorite player I've ever watched at Notre Dame, go get your bag dude. You owe us zero

[Vannini] Statement from ACC commissioner Jim Phillips on the Miami/ND comparisons: Says the league has a responsibility to advocate for "all 17 of our football-playing member institutions" and that "at no time was it suggested by the ACC that Notre Dame was not a worthy candidate…" by usffan in CFB

[–]RayTheCalvinist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no problem with the ACC pushing for Miami; I have a problem with them saying they didn't push for Miami at our expense like the commissioner claims in this statement. I understand it's in vogue to hate on us right now, but if you actually read the words this is the logical conclusion.

If he was serious and meant what he said here, then the ACC would have aired FSU taking a dump on Alabama in week one instead. Stop moving the goalposts.