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They probably need some dependable electrical sources, too.

I don't know. I'm not sure news about the negotiations would do much but anger the fan base at this point. If you want angar, try the politics board.

I agree, I would think there would be more money involved with playoffs replacing a majority of the bowls. But where is the revenue going to go? Is it going into the pockets of those that can make playoffs vs bowls decision? And is it possible that those decision makers are trying to figure out how to do both, and get early (mid December) playoff losers into a post tourney (late December) midweek bowl to keep that segment of viewers satisfied? I know its a stretch to think nefariously and that they might like a bag of cash over the health and safety of the student-athletes, but, it happens sometimes.

The second half was bonkers with players coming up lame from cramps and injuries. And toss on the flag football tackling. Tennessee should fire their coaching staff after mangling its final drive in the 4th quarter. Absolute keystone cops BS. 3 timeouts which were not used correctly. Going for 40 yard TD pass plays in the final minute when only a FG was necessary.

I just assumed he was trying out for the team given the roster blowing up lately.

I think it'd be difficult to have a postseason structed such that there is football every day. And since ESPN is driving college football and has inventory to push, they're going to want the current set up of college football darn near every day.

I don't know if conference bowl records mean anything anymore. Its kind of silly season when you factor in variables like coaching changes and players sitting out bowl games (I understand the business decision). Now add in the the shifting of teams from one bowl to another because of COVID, like 5-7 Rutgers facing 10-2 Wake Forest (maybe, if it happens). Under normal circumstances, when would a 5-7 B1G team face a 10-2 ACC team in a major bowl game? It was probably more of a pride thing before. Maybe it still is for smaller conferences. But as for the bigger conferences, as long as they get more of the bigger bowl game invitations (ie, money), they're probably less focused on the actual bowl game results outside of the playoffs.

Its almost as if sometimes personal choice has public ramifications.

So the Baez signing will satisfy all Tiger fans, even if only for two week at a time stretches.

Pretty much. The Pistons were a bad team to begin with, and then they are essentially stripped down to 3 season starting rotation players and a bunch of G league players. And as for the 3 rotation players, Bey is a starter that is probably more of a bench piece, Jackson was a castoff that found a solid bench role over the last part of last season, and Diallo was stapled to the pine for a while earlier on. Now go ahead and probably put Jackson on the shelf after his ankle injury last night. There was a graphic during the game that so far this season, 549 different players have logged an NBA minute. The previous high was 540 twice (can't remember which two seasons that was). We're not even half way through this regular season yet. I guess continuing to play is just inventory for the NBA to pitch out there. It ain't good, necessarily. On the one hand, there lots of guys that are going to go balls out because they have a chance to show off their wares. On the other hand, the talent is lesser, and teams are lacking cohesion by just throwing warm bodies on the roster. At least there is some familiarity with G league teams. Can you imagine going through this 10-20 years ago with no affiliated minor league teams to draw from? I just wish someone would give Cheick Diallo a map when he takes the floor. He looks completely lost out there, as in never seen a basketball game lost.

Micah Potter, come on down! You’re the next contestant on Fill the Piston Roster!

Has Maybin signed yet?

I'm going to watch just to see if I recognize any of the players.

Saw that. Wonder if Darko Milicic has the itch again?

New York Knicks (16-18) vs Detroit Pistons (5-27)

Saw a New Mexico license plate several days ago. Pretty cool looking, a black plate, a couple of chili peppers on it, yellow, red, and green fonts. I thought it was sharp. I don't recall ever seeing one before, and why would I in NW OH. But, daggumit, would you believe we saw another one this past weekend? Never saw one before, and then see two (definitely different vehicles) within a week of each other?

I am having the same problem right now. But, hey, one of these days, maybe....

I saw a bumper sticker that read "HONK IF YOU'VE SIGNED A 10 DAY NBA CONTRACT."

Detroit Pistons (5-26) vs San Antonio Spurs (13-18)

Its a live gun aimed in the general direction of others. Why is the safety not engaged when it isn't being fired? I suspect firing off multiple weapons at the same time is the way to celebrate the sanctity of a failed 8 month marriage or an exercise of faux bravado, but I'm just speculating.

This was an entertaining game that the Pistons actually led for a good deal of the game. It wasn't always pretty, but damnit, as outmanned and outclassed as they were on the floor, they gave Miami a run for it all night. I hate to be all orange slices and participation ribbons about an NBA game, but they kept me drawn in simply because the effort kept them in it until the end. And there was the Udonis Haslem sighting. Hey, good for him to still be playing, even though he's really just an assistant coach wearing a jersey. And, sure, it was a reduced Miami roster that got him into the game. But keep it going as long as you can, young man.

I wasn't much inclined for Baez at the beginning, but also thought Correa would be too much salary/years. I think Baez' salary is a season or two long, but I think it'll be a better fit than Correa. Still curious what happens with Story. He could end up with the most team friendly deal (salary & seasons). But I am glad the Tigers have SS figured out before the shutdown. This simplifies the Tigers' shopping once free agency resumes. I suspect the CBA won't be finalized until end of February, the free agent frenzy will be crazy as guys will want to know where they will be and its quite possible that we see a whole slew of short term deals or quick applying opt outs. The Tigers still need pitching, so focus efforts there and hopefully they can grab another solid SP or two.

Apparently someone (maybe the government?) is forcing Stan to watch them.

Also in the thread is a video of shooting in a direction while looking away from the target (not Cawthorn, but others in the video). That's a basic gun safety foul that I remember from basic hunting gun safety from 35 years ago even though I do not hunt. Or maybe the rules of gun safety have changed, I don't know.

Don’t forget the exchange rate.