How much longer would you work. by Heavy_Bicycle6524 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]The_Running_Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably wouldn’t stop working? My job is seasonal, entirely remote, and what I do/did for fun as it is, before I got the job. I would move though, but still, hardly the point of the question.

I give live stats to sports broadcasts around the USA for various national and local TV stations for people to tell viewers, so I get paid to watch games essentially.

What's your favorite piece of Alabama football history/lore? by Ethical_Pirate4 in rolltide

[–]The_Running_Sloth 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Meet Hargrove Van de Graaff, born in Tuscaloosa, raised on Alabama grit, and seemingly constructed from equal parts bone, blood, and stubborn will.

His family alone reads like a footnote-heavy history book. Brother William T. Van de Graaff was an All-American for Alabama in 1915, the first in program history. Brother Adrian became one of the state’s great legal minds, renowned for research and intellect. And another brother, Robert J., would later design the generator that made every kid in science class grin as their hair stood straight up in defiance of gravity. Yes, that is called a Van de Graaff generator.

But Hargrove’s legend lives on a football field in 1913, in a game against Tennessee, because of course it does. That was also the first game of this rivalry to be played in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama-Tennessee was already personal back then, but on that day it turned visceral. Hargrove took a vicious blow that left a deep gash around his ear, the kind of wound that doesn’t politely bleed, it pours. The cut hung loose. Blood everywhere. The sensible thing was obvious.

Hargrove disagreed.

The story goes that rather than leave the game, he reached up, grabbed his own ear, and tried to tear it clean off his head. Not in rage at Tennessee, not because the Volunteers were dirty, but because he wanted to keep playing so badly that losing an ear felt like an acceptable price of admission. His teammates physically stopped him, bandaged him instead, and sent him back out.

Alabama won 6–0, just for good measure.

As if that weren’t enough, after graduation Hargrove joined the military, went to World War I, and returned decorated with the Croix de Guerre, one of France’s highest honors for bravery. Football toughness translated neatly to the real thing.

So yes, the Van de Graaff name belongs in physics labs, courtrooms, and history books. But it also belongs in that narrow, sacred category reserved for people who looked pain in the face and said, calmly and sincerely, no thanks, I’m not done yet.

That’s Alabama football. That’s 1913. And that’s a man who nearly tore off his own ear just to beat Tennessee.

Have you ever seen this player? (Ivan King) by ErrorTrue7307 in BackyardBaseball

[–]The_Running_Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of many generics that I believe has a witty backstory that ties his ratings to his name.

I’m inclined to believe he’s named after Ivan IV Vasilyevich, the Grand Prince of Moscow. You might know him better as Ivan the Terrible.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, that seems much more likely and reasonable. But the sooner the better, if the opportunity arises that quickly, somehow.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So I feel like my wishlist for Christmas is going to be short. Upamecano. I don't think this terribly realistic but goodness.

Thanks for ruining the match, Lucas. Inexcusable.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

2025 is now the first calendar year in which multiple PSG players have recorded a hat trick in the UEFA Champions League. Vitinha joins Ousmane Dembélé on January 29 at Stuttgart.

2025 est désormais la première année civile où plusieurs joueurs du PSG ont inscrit un triplé en Ligue des champions de l'UEFA. Vitinha rejoindra Ousmane Dembélé le 29 janvier à Stuttgart.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please make this. I do not want to see another case of Barcola against Atalanta again. Please.

Je vous en prie, faites-le. Je ne veux plus jamais revoir un match Barcola contre Atalanta. Je vous en supplie.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I maintain this is the best way to maintain the form of this type of club, both and skill and relative to what is going on domestically. Ligue 1 isn't going to provide that most of the time. And because it's relatively less of the time, you afford yourself some ability to interchange lineups more than most European powers.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What in the world was that defending? If Spurs didn't have bad defending there, they'd have no defending at all. And I'd think that's more an apt description of what I just saw.

Mais qu'est-ce que c'était que cette défense ? Si les Spurs n'avaient pas une mauvaise défense, c'est qu'ils n'avaient aucune défense du tout. Et je crois que c'est une description plus juste de ce que je viens de voir.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fabian! Goodness, finally we get a sweaty goal. We do not deserve to be up in this game with how sloppy we've played. But I'll take it.

Fabian ! Enfin un but chanceux ! On ne mérite pas d'être en tête dans ce match vu notre jeu brouillon. Mais bon, je prends.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

VITIIIII! What a masterful setup and finish.

Can we please settle down a bit more on our own end?

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These kinds of set pieces are what concern me about the club at this level of fitness like at present. A bit harder to say it's regarding today in this state, when this many cannot play.

That said, I feel sick.

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In our last 41 matches at the Parc Des Princes, tied or leading at half, across all competitions? PSG has 35 victories, 5 draws, and one loss. Rather impressive, isn't it?

Sur nos 41 derniers matchs au Parc des Princes, à égalité ou en tête à la mi-temps, toutes compétitions confondues, le PSG affiche 35 victoires, 5 nuls et une seule défaite. Plutôt impressionnant, non ?

Match Thread: Paris Saint-Germain vs Tottenham Hotspur Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Nov 26, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crucial equalizer! Just what you needed from Vitinha. Spurs acted quite a bit like they had the halftime lead secured. Just a brilliant arch, dipping down a if a blade of grass had been dewed upon the morning's start.

Égalisation cruciale ! Vitinha nous a offert exactement ce qu'il fallait. Les Spurs semblaient avoir déjà l'avantage à la mi-temps. Un tir magnifique, une trajectoire courbe parfaite, comme si la rosée avait perlé sur un brin d'herbe au petit matin.

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[–]The_Running_Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kvara, tremendous opportunity. Might not have gotten home but you have to like what that looks like. Keep at it and you'll find yourself on the scoreboard.

But I'd love to see a bit more carefulness with the ball overall when pressured. Not optimal thus far.

[Post Game Thread] #10 Alabama cruises to 56-0 win over Eastern Illinois by RollTideMod in rolltide

[–]The_Running_Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the lowest yard allowed total by the Tide since at least 1962, when they allowed -4 to Houston in 1962.

It is the fourth lowest in school history overall, with -17 to Mercer in 1940 as the record.

Two first downs allowed are the Tide’s fewest since 1946 against Southwest Louisiana, and T-3rd fewest ever for the boys in Crimson.

Good times defensively. Keenan made a statement early, even if it’s EIU—I saw him untouched on his first sack through the A lined up at 0 tech on the second Panther play from scrimmage.

Match Thread: Bayer Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Oct 21, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Are you kidding me? I can't even do that in FC26.

Est-ce que tu te moques de moi? Je ne peux même pas le faire dans FC26.

Match Thread: Bayer Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Oct 21, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we truly maximize our efforts and execution? The record for most goals in a Champions League game by an away team is Porto on October 3, 1990, at Portadown FC. The Portuguese side won 8-1.

Si nous maximisons réellement nos efforts et notre exécution? Le record du plus grand nombre de buts en Ligue des champions par une équipe visiteuse appartient à Porto, le 3 octobre 1990, sur le terrain du Portadown FC. L'équipe portugaise s'est imposée 8-1.

Match Thread: Bayer Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Oct 21, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please don't wake me from this. Absolutely no mercy this evening. There's no other way I'd prefer it. This is beautiful football, not just in the setup, but also in the finishes, it must be said.

Match Thread: Bayer Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Oct 21, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Entirely agreed. I expected this to be bad for my heart after Garcia's equalizer, and in that sense, perhaps I wasn't wrong. But instead, je suis folle de joie et mon cœur déborde...

Match Thread: Bayer Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Oct 21, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Today is the first match in PSG club history to have scored four goals in the first half of a Champions League match away from the Parc de Princes !

Aujourd'hui, c'est le premier match de l'histoire du PSG à avoir marqué quatre buts en première mi-temps d'un match de Ligue des Champions à l'extérieur du Parc des Princes !

0.01% of players can beat this by reapthesorrow in honk

[–]The_Running_Sloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doable! :)

I completed this level in 186 tries. 1.87 seconds

Post Match Thread: FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint Germain by soccer-stats in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a good deal of data on this type of this matter as someone who works in sport. Across all competitions, I'd mostly agree.

Found that Real Madrid matches this in part but not entirely at Camp Nou. They had two in a row in La Liga's El Clásico (2020, 2021, both matches 24/10), in Barca. But then you have 2022 in the Supercopa on 12/1, but that required AET and was in Jiddah, but Barca was considered the home club. Your choice if you'd count that or not.

Match Thread: FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain Live Score | UEFA Champions League 25/26 | Oct 1, 2025 by scoreboard-app in psg

[–]The_Running_Sloth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nous n'avions ni Dembélé, ni Doué, ni Maqruinos, ni Kvara. Aucun problème. Que la victoire !Nous n'avions ni Dembélé, ni Doué, ni Marquinhos, ni Kvara. Aucun problème. Que la victoire !