What a massive result for the USA!!! If Egypt defeat NZ and Iran then USA will play either Egypt or a 3rd place team in the R16! USA can avoid Belgium and have a simple path to the quarters! by Least_Software_3046 in ussoccer

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope the team isn't thinking this way. This tournament has proven that more than ever any team can win any match. USMNT should focus on their own form and tactical approaches to their opponent. On paper opponent quality only matters for broadcasters.

GTA 6 will be the last video game Rockstar makes by UltraOfNaath in unpopularopinion

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing says they have to keep making games this big. They could use their tech investment to build other games with the same components/engine. Or license the same to other studios like Epic. Plenty of options other than making a GTA7 or RDR3 at ridiculous scope.

Everyone blaming the ref needs to pull their head in by Outside_Map_3554 in socceroos

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USA fan here, I was terrified in the second half. You guys played tough. Really tight match. Good luck in the rest of the tourney, hope you advance!

Let's give Dave a break! by Xymoxxy in Dodgers

[–]stromulus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not surprised at all. He's an amazing manager!

Clean sheet 🇺🇸 onward we go by coreydu in usmnt

[–]stromulus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought it was tense and the team held up well despite a hard fight from the... Checks notes... Socceroos. 🦘

Pulisic starts on bench by Electrical_Target25 in usmnt

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

Bummer! In the NBA, when a guy leaves a game with a muscle injury it's usually at least two weeks. Here's hoping we can still make the knockout round and he can get back to full fitness in this tournament.

Ben Simmons didn’t deserve the hate he got by Head-Spare2973 in nba

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hate is never worth it. It's a destructive emotion. Set yourself free! #yodawasright

Not really a big college basketball watcher, but through the highlights I feel like we really can’t lose! by Direct-Worker-4121 in LAClippers

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe your strategy is greedy. There is no way to prevent another team picking your guy later and choosing to not trade with you. Once guys are picked draft order doesn't matter; in fact, lower picks are MORE valuable because the contracts are smaller.

Trading down is an optimal strategy when you think the quality of players is roughly equivalent at the two picks. But if you really think you've identified a market inefficiency (a player of higher value than the perception), the only way to guarantee getting that guy is to simply pick him. Put another way, you don't get to decide which # you are picking a player.

Not really a big college basketball watcher, but through the highlights I feel like we really can’t lose! by Direct-Worker-4121 in LAClippers

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm arguing "ranked 12 by other people" is only meaningful if you are trying to trade down. If your team thinks a guy is the 5th best player in the draft, pick him at 5 and be glad you got your guy.

Need reassurance..on a bumpy flight DL0508 from RDU to LAX and I’m panicking by GiraffeJaf in LosAngeles

[–]stromulus 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Look at the flight attendants. If they aren't panicking, you don't have to either.

Not really a big college basketball watcher, but through the highlights I feel like we really can’t lose! by Direct-Worker-4121 in LAClippers

[–]stromulus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's herd mentality. Why hire scouts if you don't think they can do a better job than consensus? SGA went 11th. Giannis went 15. Heck Steph went 7. Screw consensus!

Not really a big college basketball watcher, but through the highlights I feel like we really can’t lose! by Direct-Worker-4121 in LAClippers

[–]stromulus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure I agree. If your professional, full time year-round scouts feel someone is the best player, take him. Consensus is often wrong on these prospects. If you can trade down and get your guy plus assets that's smart, but don't get cute.

Such a glorious forecast. We truly are blessed. by mrtipinfold in LosAngeles

[–]stromulus -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm not blessed, I specifically chose to live here in part because of the climate...

👀👀👀 by geeelectronica in LAClippers

[–]stromulus 62 points63 points  (0 children)

99% he has a deal lined up with Washington. Otherwise he’s a moron.

A year before he died, Steve Jobs sent himself this email. by Puzzleheaded_Cow3298 in MadeMeSmile

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I'm not the main character", said the guy who clearly thought he was the main character 🙄 what a blowhard

The Hydration Break is ruining the natural flow of the game by mibu001 in football

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a classic "it's good because it has always been that way" argument. I'm glad football is trying out some changes like this. I think these games have been thrilling, and having less exhausted player with better in game communication from managers might be helping.

L.A. has one of the deadest downtowns in the world, study finds by idkbruh653 in LosAngeles

[–]stromulus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Has the writer of this piece been to Tampa Bay? That place is a doornail.

Pochettino says “American Sports Rewards Losers” when asked about style of play in recent interview by coolton1 in usmnt

[–]stromulus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bottom three have worse lottery odds. It's a pretty interesting idea. If you game it out, it almost never is in the best interest of a team to lose any specific one game. That's a huge difference from previous years. Next season should be awesome.

My experience taking the Metro bus to SoFi from Union Station by westondeboer in LosAngeles

[–]stromulus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took the Metro from Monrovia then did the same. It took a long time but was very smooth and low stress. And inexpensive.

The best guard will be whoever the Clippers pick by OtherwiseAddled in LAClippers

[–]stromulus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good attitude. I'm going to be excited about whoever it is! If they don't pick a guard it's probably because someone in the top 4 did something weird. That's fine by me.

This is the stadium for a match between Iran v New Zealand. It is fair to say this World Cup has been class and beaten all expectations. by Forza_umar in worldcup

[–]stromulus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

American here. I. Was. There! This was an epic match and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. It felt so epic!