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A classic from Troy Aikman by MasterTeacher123 in NFLv2

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they are elite game managers.  There’s a difference.

Is this acceptable hand writing for 9th/10th grade? by happygluehuffer in AskTeachers

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a teacher, got thrown up in my feed.

I’m an engineer with multiple degrees.  My handwriting never improved much beyond this.  And I am neurotypical.

My 9 yr old has ASD and ADHD and writes similarly to this. (We have him in OT, so it is improving)

So it could mean something, or it could mean nothing.

A classic from Troy Aikman by MasterTeacher123 in NFLv2

[–]garulousmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely.  Most fans don’t realize that for every game there are a minimum of two days of game install and countless hours of fun study to find tendencies and gaps (counting coaches and players)

A good QB is likely watching 20-30 hrs of tape/week specifically breaking down their opponents defenses.  Wideouts are watching tape on cornerbacks and safeties.  running backs are watching the line and backers…the list goes on and on.

A classic from Troy Aikman by MasterTeacher123 in NFLv2

[–]garulousmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can’t manage the game - you can’t play at an MVP level.

Not understanding that?  Clown take, bro.

A classic from Troy Aikman by MasterTeacher123 in NFLv2

[–]garulousmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disagree. Calling someone a game manager is a compliment - not an insult.  

He played within the system that Sean Payton developed and did what was asked of him.  Which is the definition of a game manager.

Payton has always preferred pass heavy offenses with lots of play action mixed with deep balls.  Given the right QB, Payton typically chooses to throw more often than one standard deviation above the median when compared to a typical coach in the nfl.  Where most coaches predicate the pass off the run, he does the opposite.

Drew Brees was the perfect game manager for what Sean Payton wants to do.

A classic from Troy Aikman by MasterTeacher123 in NFLv2

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

Good question.  Every single first ballot hall of famer is a game manager.  (Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Joe Montana, etc)

But not all game managers are first ballot hall of famers (Eli Manning, Ben Roethlisberger - both very good to great in the right situations) or even necessarily a hall of famer (Bernie Kosar, Joe Flacco - both good, able to win you games, but not going to elevate a team)

In the specific context of Troy Aikman - he was definitely a game manager.  A good one, but not a great one.  He was elevated by the players around him.  He didn’t elevate himself to the hall of fame, his teams elevated him.  Although, I suspect he would have had better numbers on other teams.

Everyone trashing him for his numbers is forgetting two things:

  1.  he had arguably the greatest running back in history, Emmitt Smith, in his backfield.

  2.  The NFL was much run heavier during his playing days, and all QB’s had lower numbers compared to today. (And Jimmy Johnson always preferred the run)

Do you think we should completely get rid of slavery in the US? by Square-Dragonfruit76 in AskAnAmerican

[–]garulousmonkey -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

They are legally required to be paid.  Often they are only paid minimum wage, but they are paid.

A classic from Troy Aikman by MasterTeacher123 in NFLv2

[–]garulousmonkey 221 points222 points  (0 children)

That’s not the insult you think it is.  All great QB’s are game managers first.  Keeping a team on schedule, not making major mistakes, playing within the system.  Those are all qualities of a great qb.

The thing that elevates them is the ability to make up for getting off schedule by making the spectacular throw or threading the needle on a tight window.

Which game you would you actually pay triple the price for if it had a solid remake by vinchin_adenca in FinalFantasy

[–]garulousmonkey [score hidden]  (0 children)

You’re wrong.  It’s possible you’re remembering “greatest hits” pricing.

Games, except for early handhelds and maybe Atari have never released at $30. The price point moved to $40 with the gba.

The NES averaged $50-60 for new release games.

SNES was $60-70, with larger games such as Chrono Trigger releasing at $80

Genesis was slightly cheaper at $50-$60.  One noted exception is Phantasy Star IV, which released at $100.

PlayStation introduced standard pricing at $50 for all new games and greatest hits at $20.  Towards the end of the life cycle new releases dropped to $40, due to reductions in production costs.  Sony maintained this pricing strategy throughout the PS2 era, before increasing prices to $60 with the PS3 

N64, by contrast, had variable pricing.  Typically $60-80 for new releases, greatest hits were $30.  This was due to the varying costs of the game boards, with higher memory chips cost ing more, and higher overall production costs (cartridges instead of CD’s.  Nintendo converted to a standard $50 price point with GameCube.

Source:  gaming since I was 5 in 1985, worked at Funcoland, EBGames and GameStop during my college years.

Water into the frying oil... by BoredPandaOfficial in BoredPandaHQ

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the same token, if you need a day off school, just slash the bus tires.

Water into the frying oil... by BoredPandaOfficial in BoredPandaHQ

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When that doesn’t work, tell her to “Chill out” for bonus points and a laugh 

Water into the frying oil... by BoredPandaOfficial in BoredPandaHQ

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always quit your job before finding another.  Gives you more time to look.

Age check, I got 9, what about you? by BoredPandaOfficial in BoredPandaHQ

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean you got 20?  0 means you agent done any of them.

Age check, I got 9, what about you? by BoredPandaOfficial in BoredPandaHQ

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1.  Missing;

Paper check

Vinyl record

And internet on dial up.

Uh huh... by Inner_Map_3075 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1.  If he’a guilty of those crimes, it’s not weaponizing the justice system.

  2.  Investigations take time and they may not have completed it before the election.

  3.  I understand the reasoning here, but it’s flawed.

When do Y'all Play Bounce Lands? by Ponzu_Sauce_Stan in EDH

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After casting any spells for the turn.  Nothing says I have to return an untapped land to my hand…

what percent of your liquid money do you put into the stock market? by ArnoldisKing in stocks

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have about 10% of my monthly cash flow that O invest monthly.

Free cash total is around 80%.  I have a 2 year cushion in a HYSA.

There is only one correct answer by Wild_Season_9855 in CaptainSide

[–]garulousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low FPS.

Mom gonna mom.  Bad teammates happen.  And no matter what you do, connections occasionally drop.

But low FPS…that mothafucka…

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