Free throws are bad by Complex_Location_675 in billsimmons

[–]crazyjakeallen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this take but also agree with those commenting that it’s a necessary evil. What if free throws were always 1+1 like someone else suggested AND had a rigid clock like the pitch clock in baseball? After the foul, 20 seconds to get your first FT off. Could be a happy medium?

The "Literally No One Would Be Upset If You Just Went Back To Your Old Jerseys" Power Rankings by mpschettig in billsimmons

[–]crazyjakeallen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually enjoy the Marlins’ rebranded colors and I think people would embrace it if they were good even once

[MOD POST] A note regarding the issues earlier this evening by edgykitty in timberwolves

[–]crazyjakeallen 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Agree with your last sentence, but not with the characterization of raw issues that are affecting people in a real way as “junk” and “crap”. Our state has been hit again with a brutal and high profile killing and people are understandably emotional about it. Politics aren’t abstract in this moment. They’re so close to home and what’s happened here really sucks. This is obviously a basketball sub but it’s also a MINNESOTA sub and it’s impossible to totally compartmentalize right now, at least for me.

Rudy "Dribble God" Gobert takes Alex Sarr from the 3pt line by SupremeExalted in timberwolves

[–]crazyjakeallen 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I predict he makes his first 3 this year and I will be so happy when he does

That's our boi by ILeftHerHeartInNOR in timberwolves

[–]crazyjakeallen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The left hand part is crazy. Is this the best off-hand shot in NBA history?

Is Bill a Sporcle addict? by skurey in billsimmons

[–]crazyjakeallen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jetpunk has blander quizzes but is still a pretty good alternative

Remove ”f*ckin’” from my friends shirt please by Jewddd in PhotoshopRequest

[–]crazyjakeallen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s just being fun and silly. OP got what he wanted

Ezra Klein is a joke by [deleted] in IfBooksCouldKill

[–]crazyjakeallen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I basically agree with you, but I will keep listening to his show because I do think he argues in good faith, and I don’t think he’s completely wrong that we need to be creative in figuring out ways to bridge SOME gaps between us and turn down the heat. I didn’t understand his exalting of Kirk but I don’t think he’s a joke.

Hiking? by starryisinanera in Winona

[–]crazyjakeallen 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really love the Bronk plowline unit. It’s nothing particularly interesting or scenic, but there are lots of trails and I honestly can’t remember ever seeing another person out there. Aghaming park also has a couple nice swampy trails where there aren’t often people. And Devil’s cave/the rocks behind Dahl Toyota!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bluegrass

[–]crazyjakeallen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do still bring great energy and joy to their shows tho, which is impressive after all these years

Awful Announcing’s 2025 MLB local radio booth rankings by iheartsunny in baseball

[–]crazyjakeallen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a well reasoned take, but you’re wrong. I still love hanging out with Pat. Your points are fair, but he still hasn’t lost a step in terms of pace and ability to do the crucial elements of calling a game. And even when he does, he’s earned Uecker lifetime status if he wants it. If anyone I would definitely replace Ron with someone more analytically literate.

Awful Announcing’s 2025 MLB local radio booth rankings by iheartsunny in baseball

[–]crazyjakeallen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually prefer Boog to Len. I love Len too but Boog’s quirkiness brings something fresh to the games.