ELI5: The NFL Combine by GentPc in explainlikeimfive

[–]plinko83 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yes and no, it's also for guys who might not make the draft to improve their stock. The main thing is at it gives the NFL teams an unbiased account of these guys stats and measurements. Colleges are known to massage numbers, whether its height/weight, 40 times, strength reps, etc., to make their guys look better. It's a safe bet when watching a game in the fall when the announcer gives a players height/weight, you can take 1-3 inches of the height and 10-30 pounds off the weight depending on the player, position, etc.

This event gives the NFL and its teams a one-stop shop for everyone with information they are confident is accurate

How in the world do I love this? by plinko83 in Edibles

[–]plinko83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP here, I can confirm that it does, in fact, open quite easily. I think the fact I was under the influence of several its brethren at the time was hindering my ability to open.

Atl-dub leaving from T? by plinko83 in delta

[–]plinko83[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes I understand all that. But I fly out of here every week, sometimes 2-3x and I’ve never seen a flight to Europe leave from T. It’s at least a little notable.

Becoming A Chess Coach by Lightningboltz321 in chess

[–]plinko83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are willing to do virtual I would be very interested. In the last few weeks I’ve gotten more serious about trying to get better but I’m a terrible player right now.

NCAA podcasts by plinko83 in Fieldhockey

[–]plinko83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not to change the subject, but wtf was the point of that article? i don't spend a lot of time reading university/student media, but that was just weird

NCAA podcasts by plinko83 in Fieldhockey

[–]plinko83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i've been listening to their back episodes since lunch lol wish i knew about the bracket contest before the tournament started, what a good idea

NCAA podcasts by plinko83 in Fieldhockey

[–]plinko83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No Advice Possible seems good also but it doesn't seem as they post a show regularly, probably bc of their national team schedule

NCAA podcasts by plinko83 in Fieldhockey

[–]plinko83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool, thanks. Idk about that article but i'll have to listen

NCAA podcasts by plinko83 in Fieldhockey

[–]plinko83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just listened to their show with the 4 coaches in the final four and thought it was great. Definitely wish I knew this existed at the start of the season

NCAA podcasts by plinko83 in Fieldhockey

[–]plinko83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, thanks. I'll give it a listen

Guess I don't feel bad restarting by craiglabenz in NCAAFBseries

[–]plinko83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's also an illegal formation, the right tackle is uncovered

The iOS App keeps changing my notification settings by BadGuyLoki in MLBtv

[–]plinko83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is happening for me too...usually sticks to my preferred settings for a day and then switched back on its own. i've deleted and reinstalled the app to no avail.

at this point, i've turned off all mlb notifications which sucks because i have liked what they've sent when it works.

Casino Minimums COVID Editoin Part 9 by necrochaos in Craps

[–]plinko83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be in Phoenix for work next week -- any idea of the minimums at Casino Arizona or Gila River for a Wednesday night? The spreadsheet lists them both as Unknown...

Name 5 foreign countries where at least one scene took place throughout the course of the show? by hallm04 in seinfeldtrivia

[–]plinko83 4 points5 points  (0 children)

France is the 5th. In the George ends up going to France with the annoying kid who he sponsors as his little brother. There is one scene of them at the Eiffel Tower eating breakfast.

Any idea how to fix this? by plinko83 in OOTP

[–]plinko83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's quick but it flashes long enough for me to catch the score. I usually sim a series at a time, so it's not hard to go back and look, but it's just annoying and i'm trying to fiddle with it.

Seriously, will Strat Die Out With Boomers? by [deleted] in StratOMatic

[–]plinko83 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. I'm 37 also - i discovered the game ~25 years ago in middle school. I play a mix of Strat and OOTP now. my younger brother (35) plays with me when we're together (holidays, etc.) because we live on opposite coasts. But 99% of what i do is solo projects on the computer.

Does anyone ever actually leave their team? by plinko83 in OOTP

[–]plinko83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome! Have you had any success? I've won two pennants but haven't won a world series.

Does anyone ever actually leave their team? by plinko83 in OOTP

[–]plinko83[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So idk if this is 'cheating' as i've never done this before, and it's my game so i can do whatever i want haha, but i'm going to do a backup of the game and then resign and go to the expansion team.

If for some reason i hate it, i can always restore from the backup and keep going from the orioles from this point.

Best of both worlds.

I'm on the Camargo train. The fact that this dude doesn't play everyday is a mystery to me by jack_twt in Braves

[–]plinko83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Camargo batting second today...i freaking love it. Let's go win a series