Super User Bird Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 As an avid sports fan I'm finding it hard to go without for this long. I follow many and NO march madness, NO spring training. Was really anticipating a LAKERS vs CLIPPERS best of 7. I understand the technicalities, just say'n. 3 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 Yes . I had all inclusive tickets to two Cardinal baseball games . UMB club tickets . Those are the good ones with a large buffet and full bar . 1 Quote
PourMyOwn Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 I really started getting into college softball last year. I'm a Buckeye, but watch the whole big ten. I also miss listening to major league baseball on AM radio in my shop. It brings me back. Quote
ohboyitsrobby Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 I miss March madness the most. It's arguably my favorite thing all year. The brackets and Cinderella. All of it. I'm also a youth baseball coach and I'm missing that too. Hoping things get back to normal in time for football. 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted March 31, 2020 Author Super User Posted March 31, 2020 As an optimist, NFL will be on schedule. Be fun to see what the PATS do without Brady and what the BUCS do with him. Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 I get to see LSU defeat Clepsom on the SEC network, like tonight at 7 PM with another game rerun. I hope the Fighting Tigers win again. I miss college baseball. I was looking forward to see how far a number of college basketball teams would go in the NCAA tournament. The NFL college draft is always fun to watch to see who is going where and I hope they will still have it on TV. However, with that said, we get the Outdoor Channel and I watch the fishing shows on TV. And would you believe this has lead to me and my wife having conversations????? 4 minutes ago, Bird said: As an optimist, NFL will be on schedule. Be fun to see what the PATS do without Brady and what the BUCS do with him. How about the Bengals and Burrow??? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 Been a 'sports fan' my entire life. And while there have league strikes & what not over the years, it never included every sport at the same time. Something was eventually come up. Now, not so much. Besides not having a team to root for, when I'm not wearing fishing garb, I'm eternally adorned is whatever New England / Boston sports team is making it happen. So my wardrobe choice each day has been tough ! A-Jay 1 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted March 31, 2020 Author Super User Posted March 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Been a 'sports fan' my entire life. And while there have league strikes & what not over the years, it never included every sport at the same time. Something was eventually come up. Now, not so much. Besides not having a team to root for, when I'm not wearing fishing garb, I'm eternally adorned is whatever New England / Boston sports team is making it happen. So my wardrobe choice each day has been tough ! A-Jay Boston fans have tasted their fair share of success over the years......to say the least. Lol 15 minutes ago, Sam said: I get to see LSU defeat Clepsom on the SEC network, like tonight at 7 PM with another game rerun. I hope the Fighting Tigers win again. I don't see Burrow having another huge game.....I'm picking Clemson by 3 1 2 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 My mom is a big Cardinal baseball fan and she loves Yadier Molina . I go over several times a week to watch baseball with her and now I cant even go over . Its being a lot rougher on her than me . 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bird said: Boston fans have tasted their fair share of success over the years......to say the least. Lol No Doubt recent history has been exceptional. But I'm old enough to have been rooting for some Very Bad teams as well. The Boston Patriots were always Brutally bad and the Boston Red Sox seemed to break my heart at some point every summer for SEVERAL Years in a row ! Both my Dad & His Dad never saw the team win a WS - Decades. My son is TOTALLY spoiled ! He's about to get a little reality check though. I'm a little ashamed to say, I actually might enjoy that . . . . just a little. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted March 31, 2020 Author Super User Posted March 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, A-Jay said: No Doubt recent history has been exceptional. But I'm old enough to have been rooting for some Very Bad teams as well. The Boston Patriots were always Brutally bad and the Boston Red Sox seemed to break my heart at some point every summer for SEVERAL Years in a row ! Both my Dad & His Dad never saw the team win a WS - Decades. My son is TOTALLY spoiled ! He's about to get a little reality check though. I'm a little ashamed to say, I actually might enjoy that . . . . just a little. A-Jay Remember those Patriots back then and they almost beat the undefeated Dolphins, 72 ??? Have a great deal of respect for greatness that was fortunate enough to witness many that Boston fans adored. From Bird, Yaz, big Papi, quite the list. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Bird said: Remember those Patriots back then and they almost beat the undefeated Dolphins, 72 ??? Have a great deal of respect for greatness that was fortunate enough to witness many that Boston fans adored. From Bird, Yaz, big Papi, quite the list. Robert Orr ~ So Good. A-Jay 1 Quote
Way north bass guy Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Robert Orr ~ So Good. A-Jay I live about 5 min from where he grew up, know quite a few of his relatives. One of his nephews owns and runs the local sports shop, my wife worked with him several years ago and I’m in there often to get my skates sharpened, looks just like Bobby. 2 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 57 minutes ago, Bird said: As an avid sports fan I'm finding it hard to go without for this long. I follow many and NO march madness, NO spring training. Was really anticipating a LAKERS vs CLIPPERS best of 7. I understand the technicalities, just say'n. I feel very fortunate to have enjoyed a little Spring Training baseball this year. Sports has always pulled us together as a nation, providing a needed distraction during tough times until we pushed through to the other side. I guess it’s gonna be taped games of seasons past, the various upcoming drafts and free agent signings until what is the new normal is figured out. 1 Quote
Super User gim Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 March is generally one of the better sports months of the year. A big void this time. 1 Quote
Super User Koz Posted March 31, 2020 Super User Posted March 31, 2020 56 minutes ago, Way north bass guy said: I live about 5 min from where he grew up, know quite a few of his relatives. Parry Sound, Ontario! Fun fact: Did you know that his MA license plate is simply the number 4? At least that’s what it used to be. I used to see him in Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head Island way back when. As for games, I miss baseball. I gave up coaching a few years ago, but still enjoy working out with my son. But now all of the local fields are closed. The local baseball academy where my son works out had been open, but we stopped going there once the virus warnings went out. Today the Governor of S.C. ordered non essential businesses closed so that won’t be an option any more. All state parks are closed as well. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted April 1, 2020 Global Moderator Posted April 1, 2020 4 hours ago, A-Jay said: So my wardrobe choice each day has been tough ! As long as you’re wearing clothes, you’ll make it through! I promise. ? 1 Quote
VolFan Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 Some great classic games being aired by NBCSN - last week was hockey, this week us NFL. Theyve been a fun replacement. I had to explain why Cam Newton wasnt on the Panthers (2006 game) and who Steve Smith and Terrel Owens were to my 9 yr old. Also funny seeing how long Jaromir Jagr played. 1 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted April 1, 2020 Super User Posted April 1, 2020 Well if anything, the suspension of play possibly takes the heat off the Astros. Not to mention further delays the Commissioners report on the Red Sox cheating investigation. Granted, we’ve all got bigger fish to fry at this point. And on another note, I just wanted to say to BR members who deal with a yearly hard water season my hats off to you guys. Quote
greentrout Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Is Telling Fans Hard Truth: Coronavirus Could Cancel Football Season https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexreimer/2020/03/30/espns-kirk-herbstreit-is-telling-sports-fans-hard-truth-about-how-coronavirus-could-cancel-football-season/#5b33df55319d 1 Quote
Basseditor Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 As a “former” avid fan, I hate to say this: I’m passed the withdrawal stage — I don’t miss it all. There are a lot of things I haven’t missed this last month. Weird. Quote
Super User Sam Posted April 2, 2020 Super User Posted April 2, 2020 22 hours ago, greentrout said: ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Is Telling Fans Hard Truth: Coronavirus Could Cancel Football Season https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexreimer/2020/03/30/espns-kirk-herbstreit-is-telling-sports-fans-hard-truth-about-how-coronavirus-could-cancel-football-season/#5b33df55319d Green, if this happens then LSU will be the 2021 National Champs! But...although Herbstreit is very knowledgeable, I foresee the virus being taken down with vaccines and other treatments and we will have college and pro football. In fact, I believe the quarantine will be over in May at the latest and we can go back to normal with our lives. Geaux Tigers! Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted April 2, 2020 Global Moderator Posted April 2, 2020 When I read this quote I thought “sounds like Greg schiano, MRSA, and the Tampa bay buccaneers” Quote
greentrout Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 12 hours ago, Sam said: Green, if this happens then LSU will be the 2021 National Champs! But...although Herbstreit is very knowledgeable, I foresee the virus being taken down with vaccines and other treatments and we will have college and pro football. In fact, I believe the quarantine will be over in May at the latest and we can go back to normal with our lives. Geaux Tigers! i'm in the camp "prepare for the worst. hope for the best". hope you're right ... Quote
Super User DogBone_384 Posted April 2, 2020 Super User Posted April 2, 2020 My local sports network is rerunning Red Sox & Bruins games ... I have four tickets to the Sox in May. Hopefully they'll play, or I'll get a refund. Quote
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