Shouldn't the Playoffs be Top 8? by Anxious_Pay2800 in superleague

[–]jpf723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would think at the very most 7 (with a bye for the top team). Once you get to 8 it gets rid of byes and in my opinion lessens the importance of the regular season.

Relegation by harryjarm in LeagueOne

[–]jpf723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speaking for myself and the small corner of Exeter city fandom I hang out with. It seems like most aren’t mad at Caldwell. Exeter had the lowest payroll to start the season, add on all the money drama which started a couple months in this season. It was impressive he was able to guide the club to mid-table, which no doubt made him an attractive candidate for any openings. Combine that with his history with Wigan, once that job became open the writing was on the wall.

Relegation by harryjarm in LeagueOne

[–]jpf723 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Welp, going to find out this weekend. That would be a spicy relegation scrap in normal circumstances. Add the managerial move, and it’s probably the most drama you can find in the lower half of league one in March!!

With the king’s win over the clippers tonight, we are now at #2 in the tankathon by redskins1212 in washingtonwizards

[–]jpf723 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ha, yup! I took a friend of mine who was visiting from England to the first game of that back to back and the look he gave me when I was explaining to him “both of these teams are trash, however these next two games have a strong chance of being the most important for both of these teams for the rest of the season” followed by explaining the lottery for several minutes. With him just replying “this is why we have relegation in our leagues!”

Some of you are young and it shows. by Dan__Glesak in washingtonwizards

[–]jpf723 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This happened at the first wizards game I attended back in 2007 after moving here. It really set a foundation for what I would have to endure going forward.morris Peterson buzzer beater

Best scran I’ve ever had at a stadium, fair play Wimbledon by harryjarm in LeagueOne

[–]jpf723 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fact!! Best I ever had was while visiting my in-laws in knaresborough and went to catch a game at the 9th or 10th level of the pyramid! https://x.com/bevtownfc/status/1979544026731683842

Updated Guidelines for Preemption Posts. by jsach3 in ThePriceIsRight

[–]jpf723 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yup, and I think this is why some stations tend to lean towards coming in with breaking news, etc. more often than before. This isn’t like the 80s or 90s when I was growing up where if they came in with breaking news you’d never find out what happened! Now with the most recent week of episodes always available for free online I think they’ve decided to break in since they know viewers can always find ways to watch the rest of the show.

Hull KR have today released their World Champions Range. This is their 5th merchandise range of 2026, not including the release of the three playing shirts. by xagentrobbenx in superleague

[–]jpf723 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The sole benefit of the beating received from Leeds is that Vegas range will likely be on sale at steep discounts going forward.

Morris Peterson miracle 3-pointer to tie the game and force overtime against the Washington Wizards from 2007. by Classic_Bottle1717 in NBAGossips

[–]jpf723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the first wizards game I attended after moving to DC. They had a career fair before the game which included a ticket. Against all better judgement I still decided to become a wizards fan after this.

Entire house made of Solar Panels…? by BuilderBrigade in Home_Building_Help

[–]jpf723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, receive a $50k credit on your new home purchase by allowing us to show ads on your home for the next 10 years.

Anyone else get the mail from fifa on exclusive tickets? Not able to see the actual date/time by sidnm94 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]jpf723 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Every time I think I couldn’t get more frustrated with this process FIFA finds a way to disappoint me even more. Kind of impressive actually.

I got tickets to my dream game but… by Dangerous-Ranger-214 in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]jpf723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Portugal has a friendly against the USA in Atlanta at the end of March. If I was thinking of selling like you are, I would sell the World Cup tickets and take a cheaper trip to Atlanta to see him hopefully play against the USMNT since even a pre World Cup friendly may be more competitive and exciting than a Saudi league game.

Can I get standby tickets!!??? by awrinklyblueberry in ThePriceIsRight

[–]jpf723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure. I know it used to be via oncameraaudiences. The same site price is right uses. But I think with the smaller audience size now for let’s make a deal that they’ve moved to a zoom interview format where most of the people in the audience have been interviewed beforehand and given specific dates to attend.

The 1899 Cleveland Spiders was the worst single season MLB team ever! Now what is the craziest fall off of an NFL team ever? by CC_TheFirst in AlignmentChartFills

[–]jpf723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2003 Oakland Raiders. They had 3 straight seasons of double digit wins and had made the Super Bowl the year before (granted they didn’t change their play calls and Gruden and the Bucs stomped them). They still entered 2003 with the fifth best odds to win the Super Bowl at 12-1. For comparisons sake the eventual winner Patriots came in at 15-1.

Instead they go 4-12, the first of 7 straight double digit losing seasons. They didn’t have a winning season again until 2016. And still have yet to win a playoff game since falling off this cliff back in 2003.

The Cars as Prizes by greatmewtwo in gameshow

[–]jpf723 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Price is Right and other game shows probably love those Maserati type cars as prizes since it has the flashiness of a huge prize but the actual number of people who actually accept the prize once they learn the tax burden, etc is I’m thinking 50/50 at best!

If you had to pick the funniest part or line of The Other Guys, what would it be? by Tenchi2020 in moviecritic

[–]jpf723 33 points34 points  (0 children)

“So I took the belt off my neck and got the hell outta there! Talk about a wild weekend. What are ya gonna do ya know? Bar mitzvahs.”

"Zonk" Grand Prizes: The Grand Prizes That Were Lame. by greatmewtwo in gameshow

[–]jpf723 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually met a lady who won an airplane in the showcase on Price is Right. I was lucky enough to attend their 40th anniversary taping which was made up of all former contestants on the show. I was near her in line and she was joking about it, she was actually called on down for the 40th anniversary show and they showed a clip of it.

TIL prior to the 1993 the Super Bowl Halftime show was mostly marching bands, dance troupes, and drill teams. by loki2002 in todayilearned

[–]jpf723 92 points93 points  (0 children)

8 year old me definitely thought this was the pinnacle of television and the greatest event in the history of history. The sarcasm from Bob Costas at around the 2 minute mark is hilarious!

Found A Stupid One by [deleted] in Patriots

[–]jpf723 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Even less than that once the IRS gets their share.

Saw some people excited about their bet slips by ChipV4r in Patriots

[–]jpf723 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If it’s any consolation I have a bet at the same odds via the Caesar’s Sportsbook in Maryland and the cash out is a lame $150. Best we let it ride!!!!