Hongbit

Is this the result of the GOP’s choice to fight abortion to appease the Bible Belt coming back to bite them in other places?  

10 minutes ago, buddha said:

what team will you root for when gores names isiah as team president?

Thankfully Mat Ishbia already has dibs on this trainwreck in Phoenix. 

13 minutes ago, Deleterious said:

 

If only Troy Weaver had a 4th 1st rounder in the 2020 draft. 

They’ve been a few steps ahead of the league since before the expansion draft.    Props to their leadership for finding loopholes and taking advantage of them.  

11 minutes ago, pfife said:

Also being against antisemitism right up to the point where it requires real world (TM Hongbit) action is pretty awesome.  Admitting it proudly is even more awesome. 

You don’t have to go to a student protest in Ann Arbor to be against antisemitism.   That’s a dumb ass take. 

This is such a random tangent that you’ve gone out on @pfife

This is a site where people post links and opinions.  That’s the purpose of this place.  You don’t have to back up your posts by going out into the real world and supporting them.    

4 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

 

She should call her Uncle Dad if she needs a place to stay. 

Barry

Calvin

Jason Hanson

5 minutes ago, chasfh said:

I'm as certain as I can be that Craig Monroe has zero idea who Goo Goo Dolls and Spin Doctors are.

Ironic since he just wants you to know who I am and he likes to talk for hours.  

On 4/19/2024 at 11:02 AM, NYLion said:

Apparently there's issues with his work ethic and that he's not a willing tackler. If true and it's a big IF because draft rumors are usually grains of salt, there's zero chance that he's on the Lions board at all. Holmes is unpredictable in terms of his draft board vs. the consensus and trade ups/downs but in terms of the type of player he likes, he's very predictable. If the player doesn't love and breathe football and doesn't have the necessary grit, he will not be taken by the Detroit Lions. 

On 4/19/2024 at 11:12 AM, 1984Echoes said:

On Kool-Aid:

I keep saying this...

Are there any other sources on this outside of Charlie Campbell from Walterfootball? 

On 4/19/2024 at 1:09 PM, John_Brian_K said:

1-1/2 episodes into 3 Body Problem....and gotta say this is my kind of series.  Really enjoying all the possibilities.

The show is good but I ended up a bit disappointed.  It didn’t sustain the incredible momentum it built in the first 3 episodes.   

New Salt Lake uniforms have leaked.

1 hour ago, Deleterious said:

I hope the Tobias Harris stuff to Detroit is just his agent trying to drum up interest.

It will make more sense when Gores reveals that his choice for new President of Basketball Operations is Blake Griffin.  

The video made a comment about the black and blue division being an inspiration for the uniform.  That would be awesome if they would start the tradition of wearing the blacks only for home division games. 

13 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said:

Those aren't dots.

That's a mesh jersey. Those are all the mesh holes.

Dude, stop micro dosing ketamine and shrooms!

Or is it Meth... which has you confused...?

Mesh authentics?  I’ve never heard of anything like that.  I’d expect mesh for the $39.99 Wal-Mart version but definitely not on the gamers.  

What’s with the little dots in all the  numbers?  

Who thought of that and why didn’t anyone step up and tell them no and to also stop micro dosing ketamine and shrooms.  

What a financial win for the Lions to tie in brand new merch at the same time when their popularity has reached an all-time high.   They are gonna sell a s-ton of everything.  

I think they stay at 29 and take Kool-Aid McKinstry.    They play a ton of man coverage and he’s the best man corner in the draft.  They have also shown to really like drafting players from Alabama.    It almost seems too obvious which is why it will probably end up being one of the IOL.  

2 hours ago, Edman85 said:

Just bumping because...

https://theathletic.com/5421587/2024/04/17/trevor-bauer-accuser-fraud-charge/

I won’t pretend to know what’s true or not.  He could be innocent but there are at least 4 different accusers of Bauer and all have very similar stories.  

1 hour ago, Jason_R said:

Sadly, their record shows the rebuilding is not done and they are not ready to compete. I don’t think they will be ready to compete until/unless Edvinsson, ASP, and one other defensive prospect are ready, until Danielson and Kasper are ready, and until Cossa or Augustine is ready.

Next year they will be treading water. Hopefully a full season of Edvinsson amounts to an improvement over the minutes that have been logged by a mediocre defenseman. 

Since they will be on the fence again next year, I doubt Lalonde will get fired but suspect there will be at least one change behind the bench. 

Nobody is talking about being a cup contender.  I’m taking about the expectation of making the playoffs or fighting close for it almost every year.   They competed this year with their top point scorer missing 14 games   No reason they shouldn’t be expected to do it again next year.    
 

1 minute ago, Jason_R said:

They are not a young team and yet nobody provided “veteran leadership” when Larkin was down. That’s what you’re supposed to do when you’re signed to a multi-year big money contract. 

Also, they signed these responsible two-way centers but the team still can’t keep the puck out of the net. 

Lalonde seems to be a replacement-level coach. Based on where the team is I don’t think it is the right time for a change there but I hope he shuffles his staff. 

There is something said for needing continuity but the rebuilding is done and they are ready to compete.   Since I don’t think he will ever be the right guy, my ideal time to fire him is right now.  

41 minutes ago, Shinzaki said:

Shai Buium has signed a three year entry level deal beginning next year...reporting to the Griffs on a PTO.  

Just like Carter Mazur, another Denver product that won an NCAA championship playing for David Carle.    

The biggest change needs to be behind the bench.  Lalonde just doesn’t have it.  He’s not the guy.  I think Blashill may have been better and that’s frightening.  

I’d be interested in Craig Berube but that probably means they work something out for Perron to stay and that in itself is not something anyone should want.  He’s an ok piece on a cup contender but he’s done as someone you count on as a top 6 forward every night.     They are already saddled with vets in Compher and Kopp that have underachieved and need to provide more.  No need to keep collecting more guys like these.

Two years ago, they looked at David Carle from DU and chose Lalonde.   He’s going to be an NHL coach this offseason.   I don’t know if he’s necessarily the route to go either but very intriguing. 

Goalie is tricky thing in the NHL.  It’s an easier job predicting the weather in Michigan than figuring out who’s capable of having a breakout season.  I think they can ride with who they have for the moment.  Cossa needs to play though and if he’s moving East then he’s got to get at least half the starts.   Can’t just bring him up to play once every 5 games.  
 

3 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said:

Please explain the tie breaker rule.   I honestly don't know.   We have more wins than Washington - is it head-to-head?  

Wins in regulation 

A great color guy should pick their spots to say something insightful and not be afraid to stay quiet if the situation warrants it.    Jim Price did this really well.   While Dan Petry and CMO are some of the worst offenders.