# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=201 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 202 --- ## [Can someone explain how Tim Tebow won Heisman and why he sucks now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-how-tim-tebow-won-heisman-and-why-he-sucks-now/666463)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-how-tim-tebow-won-heisman-and-why-he-sucks-now/666463 "2015-09-12T18:27:18Z")
Jury is out whether Belichick will cut Tebow in the Patriot’s final cuts. Based on his performance last week I’d say his chances are slim to none of staying on the team. What the heck happened to the guy that won All-A… --- ## [OpenWRT 15.05 is codenamed after the Chaos Calmer cocktail.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/openwrt-15-05-is-codenamed-after-the-chaos-calmer-cocktail/730797)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/openwrt-15-05-is-codenamed-after-the-chaos-calmer-cocktail/730797 "2015-09-12T13:29:47Z")
Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto Live Stream --- ## [SABR or chip and charge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sabr-or-chip-and-charge/730786)
**Author:** [@blueslipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blueslipper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sabr-or-chip-and-charge/730786 "2015-09-12T10:42:25Z")
When did ‘chip and charge’ become a sneak tactic? It is amazing to me that people who do not understand tennis have jobs in the media writing about tennis. Look at some videos on youtube of Sampras and Navratilova. --- ## [Any sport/game where the world champion from 50+ years ago could beat the current champ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-sport-game-where-the-world-champion-from-50-years-ago-could-beat-the-current-champ/720495)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-sport-game-where-the-world-champion-from-50-years-ago-could-beat-the-current-champ/720495 "2015-09-12T04:02:15Z")
It seems like most sports or games, there’s been a steady progress in performance such that even world champions a few decades ago would have a hard time even competing with the best today. For example, the longest stand… --- ## [New NFL extra-point rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-nfl-extra-point-rules/730763)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-nfl-extra-point-rules/730763 "2015-09-12T02:55:57Z")
(I imagine there’s already been a thread on this, but my crude search abilities didn’t find it.) I’m surprised to learn of some interesting changes to NFL extra-point rules: Extra-point kicks will originate at the 15-… --- ## [Floyd Mayweather: PED User?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floyd-mayweather-ped-user/730543)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floyd-mayweather-ped-user/730543 "2015-09-10T19:12:03Z")
Journalist makes a lengthy and detailed case that due to his paying hefty fees to the USADA, that organization allowed FM to structure the rules in a manner that allowed for PED use. Can Boxing Trust USADA? USADA denies… --- ## [NFL London - which match would you choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-london-which-match-would-you-choose/730156)
**Author:** [@RobDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobDog)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-london-which-match-would-you-choose/730156 "2015-09-10T18:19:35Z")
There are three matches being played at Wembley this year it seems. Jets vs Dolphins Bills vs Jags Lions vs Chiefs I’d like to see one of these matches, but I’m not an expert on the teams’ current form. Which of the… --- ## [Unity: C# lookup tables](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unity-c-lookup-tables/730460)
**Author:** [@FasterThanMeerkats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FasterThanMeerkats)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2015, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unity-c-lookup-tables/730460 "2015-09-10T17:14:19Z")
Can anyone explain how to do a lookup table in C#? I’m coming from excel world with vlookups (columns & rows) and am having a hard time replicating in Unity C#. (put this in Game Room b/c I’m doing amateur game program… --- ## [Android games like Monument Valley?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-games-like-monument-valley/720374)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-games-like-monument-valley/720374 "2015-05-21T16:12:48Z")
Monument Valley is this super neat puzzle game for android. It’s as much art as it is game. Other games like this? --- ## [Guild Wars 2 now free](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guild-wars-2-now-free/729311)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guild-wars-2-now-free/729311 "2015-09-09T20:37:04Z")
At least the base game, there is an expansion coming in a few months that you would need to buy if you want to play that. It includes a new class and specializations for current classes, but no level increases. --- ## [A major sport totally dying out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-major-sport-totally-dying-out/663457)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-major-sport-totally-dying-out/663457 "2015-09-08T20:33:45Z")
Something I was wondering about… in the US, has a “major” sport every more or less died out completely? Obviously just about every word in that question, including “major”, “sport” and “died out”, would need precise def… --- ## [Why Did the Red Sox put Ramirez on the DL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-red-sox-put-ramirez-on-the-dl/730368)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-red-sox-put-ramirez-on-the-dl/730368 "2015-09-08T19:57:39Z")
I’m not sure I understand this move. The Red Sox put Hanley Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list. (Source) My question is, why? What do they gain out of it? Since it’s already past September 1, they can bring up any… --- ## [Cricket - England versus Australia ODI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-england-versus-australia-odi/730162)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-england-versus-australia-odi/730162 "2015-09-08T15:09:01Z")
Well, an English batsman was given out for obstructing the field. He put his hand out and deflected a ball that was thrown at the stumps (Which if it had hit he may have been given run out). Now, the neutral umpires mad… --- ## [Week 1 CFB -- Which BCS Top 25 team(s) will LOSE?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-1-cfb-which-bcs-top-25-team-s-will-lose/724136)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-1-cfb-which-bcs-top-25-team-s-will-lose/724136 "2015-09-08T03:46:46Z")
For LAST YEAR’s Opening Week thread/poll see Week 1 CFB – Which BCS Top 25 team(s) will lose? 07-26-2014, 08:13 AM ================================= THIS YEAR’s Opening Week The College Football 2015 Opening Week T… --- ## [Why do baseball umpires wear their chest pads under their shirts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-baseball-umpires-wear-their-chest-pads-under-their-shirts/505373)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-baseball-umpires-wear-their-chest-pads-under-their-shirts/505373 "2015-09-07T23:20:52Z")
Why do major league home plate umpires wear their chest pads under their shirts? It gives them a decidedly Frankensteinian look, and it seems like it would be uncomfortable. Why don’t they wear them on the outside, like … --- ## [32 Years Later, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka Charged With Murder of GF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/32-years-later-jimmy-superfly-snuka-charged-with-murder-of-gf/729775)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/32-years-later-jimmy-superfly-snuka-charged-with-murder-of-gf/729775 "2015-09-07T20:59:34Z")
Snuka has always been the prime suspect in this case. News stories about beating his gf to death have popped up continually throughout the 32 years. It’s not a secret and he certainly hasn’t been hiding. He was wrestlin… --- ## [Reccomend Any Puzzle Adventure Games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccomend-any-puzzle-adventure-games/729593)
**Author:** [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reccomend-any-puzzle-adventure-games/729593 "2015-09-07T19:08:13Z")
My family and I just did one of those escape room challenges, and that spurred me to find some escape room apps for my smart phone. Those made me remember some great old games like Myst and The 7th Guest. Are there any… --- ## [Sacrifice fly rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sacrifice-fly-rule/729600)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sacrifice-fly-rule/729600 "2015-09-07T02:25:34Z")
Consider the situation. Runner on 2nd, one out, long fly caught by the CF who believes it is the 3rd out and starts jogging towards the dugout. Meanwhile, the runner tags to go to 3rd and, seeing what the CF is doing (… --- ## [Satellite Reign. Indie sequel to Syndicate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satellite-reign-indie-sequel-to-syndicate/729256)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satellite-reign-indie-sequel-to-syndicate/729256 "2015-09-06T14:47:36Z")
It’s on sale right now and I’m considering it. It’s getting good reviews. Anybody else awfully tempted at the idea of a modern Syndicate? http://store.steampowered.com/app/268870 --- ## [Just got a new graphics card. Cheap game to show it off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-new-graphics-card-cheap-game-to-show-it-off/729599)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-new-graphics-card-cheap-game-to-show-it-off/729599 "2015-09-06T06:37:39Z")
I just upgraded from a pair of HD 5770s to an R9 380. MS Word and YouTube videos aren’t the best showcase. Took a quick look at Arkham City and couldn’t really tell the difference. I think the issue is that the 5770s (wh… --- ## [Auction League (Fantasy Football) -- Interest/sign-up thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auction-league-fantasy-football-interest-sign-up-thread/728224)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2015, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auction-league-fantasy-football-interest-sign-up-thread/728224 "2015-09-05T23:10:33Z")
Who’s up for an auction-draft league? New players welcome: preference will be given to returning players, but since it was only an 8-person league last year, that leaves at least 2-6 spots open. (Ideal size is 12 in my… --- ## [In which sports do older players dominate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-sports-do-older-players-dominate/728163)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2015, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-sports-do-older-players-dominate/728163 "2015-09-05T07:39:49Z")
I was at the Red Bull Racing air race at Ascot last weekend, and it was very noticeable that the top pilots were all quite old - late 40s through early 60s. Are there any other such sports? I believe equestrianism is an… --- ## [Can an NBA player remember 1,000 different games he played in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-nba-player-remember-1-000-different-games-he-played-in/728295)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-nba-player-remember-1-000-different-games-he-played-in/728295 "2015-09-05T03:44:07Z")
Since this question is difficult to answer in GQ, I am putting it in IMHO instead. If an NBA player played in only 10 games in his entire career, he’d probably vividly remember every single game for many years to come. … --- ## [Total War: WARHAMMER – Announcement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-war-warhammer-announcement/718292)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/total-war-warhammer-announcement/718292 "2015-09-04T22:47:53Z")
It’s just a pre-rendered trailer for now but still…the Total War franchise plus Warhammer? Sounds awesome to me! Of course the hype-train will be strong with this one and after what they did to Rome II I am still very … --- ## [Old AOL game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-aol-game/729936)
**Author:** [@Ryanmiaku](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryanmiaku)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-aol-game/729936 "2015-09-04T20:20:26Z")
So me and my brother are trying to find out what an old AOL game was called. The info I can offer up is as follows; It had something to do with a temple of fire. You played as a Native American/Tribal girl who had to sne… --- ## [Favorite 2 player games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-2-player-games/729624)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-2-player-games/729624 "2015-09-04T14:28:45Z")
Since my move to Florida God has once again abandoned me and denied me finding a job for the millionth time in my life. This has left Ms. Cups and I without any TV that isn’t Netflix or Hulu, and while these are great a… --- ## ['Rowdy' Rhonda Rousey wins again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rowdy-rhonda-rousey-wins-again/726782)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rowdy-rhonda-rousey-wins-again/726782 "2015-09-04T03:03:11Z")
She knocked out Bethe Correia in less than a minute. The only story is she didn’t win with the armbar again. Now she’s a threat as a striker and a grappler. No fewer women in her division have a chance against her now be… --- ## [How do GPU manufacturers compare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-gpu-manufacturers-compare/729823)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-gpu-manufacturers-compare/729823 "2015-09-03T22:50:46Z")
I don’t mean AMD vs Nvidia, I mean Sapphire, Asus, Zotac, EVGA, Gigabyte, MSI etc. Are there some which have better or worse reputations? Are there specialties? --- ## [Sport trends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sport-trends/729381)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sport-trends/729381 "2015-09-03T04:42:03Z")
In which sports do you see a decline and in which do you see a rise? For example, golf. I know in our area 2 golf courses have closed while at the same time a Top Golf facility has opened and is doing great business. I … --- ## [Explain the ins and outs of fantasy football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-ins-and-outs-of-fantasy-football/729710)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-ins-and-outs-of-fantasy-football/729710 "2015-09-03T00:47:05Z")
All I know is Pick players Profit There are all sorts of rules and league types. Can someone help me sort through all of it? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=200) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=202)