# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=280 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 281 --- ## [Why are the Jacksonville Jaguars so terrible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-jacksonville-jaguars-so-terrible/670715)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-jacksonville-jaguars-so-terrible/670715 "2013-10-08T19:39:31Z")
I used to follow the NFL religiously but I don’t anymore, and so can you smart people explain to me how it has come to pass that the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL alleged football team has become so bad? --- ## [If a college football player tells other schools their defeats are God's judgment of them ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-college-football-player-tells-other-schools-their-defeats-are-gods-judgment-of-them/670651)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-college-football-player-tells-other-schools-their-defeats-are-gods-judgment-of-them/670651 "2013-10-08T17:57:22Z")
Who can stop him? As a hypothetical if a liberal minded star college player tells interviewers that specific conservative leaning schools he has won against lost because God has found them morally wanting by being homop… --- ## [Capitals' forward trapped in penalty box, gets rescued](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capitals-forward-trapped-in-penalty-box-gets-rescued/670644)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capitals-forward-trapped-in-penalty-box-gets-rescued/670644 "2013-10-08T16:03:57Z")
When the Capitals were having breakfast at their hotel in Dallas, forward Joel Ward excused himself to go to the restaurant bathroom – and he never came back. The stall door wouldn’t open and wouldn’t open. He texted h… --- ## [Mass Effect Series: Some Questions \*spoilers\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-series-some-questions-spoilers/668295)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-effect-series-some-questions-spoilers/668295 "2013-10-08T05:23:49Z")
Well almost six years after picking up the original game I’ve finally finished the trilogy, and wow its my favourite game series ever and one of my favourite science-fiction ‘story worlds’ in any medium. Great story and … --- ## [Dusty Baker... Fired??!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dusty-baker-fired/670349)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dusty-baker-fired/670349 "2013-10-07T18:41:24Z")
As my nephew says, what the junk, Reds??? Guess they’ll have someone new to blame when they don’t even make it to the playoffs next year! G’bye, Dusty. You deserved better!! --- ## [Ghostbusters RPG (OOC thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghostbusters-rpg-ooc-thread/661052)
**Author:** [@Phnord\_Prephect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phnord_Prephect)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghostbusters-rpg-ooc-thread/661052 "2013-10-07T13:12:19Z")
This is the Out of Character thread for the Ghostbusters RPG. --- ## [Looking for a fun and original RP partner!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-fun-and-original-rp-partner/670530)
**Author:** [@MyFairBenny11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFairBenny11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-fun-and-original-rp-partner/670530 "2013-10-07T01:19:13Z")
Hey there! My name is Amanda and I’m 21/f/USA. I’m a long-time role-player and am looking for a new partner! Here’s some information about me: I’m 5’7ft, green eyes, strawberry blond hair, and around 150lbs. I have pic… --- ## [Week 6 CFB -- Which AP Top Ten team(s) will lose? \<\< Corrected Poll \>\>](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-6-cfb-which-ap-top-ten-team-s-will-lose-corrected-poll/669966)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-6-cfb-which-ap-top-ten-team-s-will-lose-corrected-poll/669966 "2013-10-06T15:11:47Z")
AP Top 10 Alabama Oregon Clemson Ohio St. Stanford Georgia Louisville (idle) Florida St. Texas A&M (idle) LSU Their schedule: Code: 2013 NCAA Division I-A Football Schedule - Week 6 Saturday, October 5 12:… --- ## [Weekly video game giveaway: Gone Home (on Steam)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekly-video-game-giveaway-gone-home-on-steam/669812)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekly-video-game-giveaway-gone-home-on-steam/669812 "2013-10-06T15:08:57Z")
Every week I will create a topic and say what game I’m giving away. I will also give the details about it (what it’s playable on, pretty much…I.E. Steam, Origin, Desura). Anyone who is interested can reply and put t… --- ## [Its little wonder the PC games industry is having problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-little-wonder-the-pc-games-industry-is-having-problems/670438)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-little-wonder-the-pc-games-industry-is-having-problems/670438 "2013-10-06T12:07:34Z")
A few months back I bought a copy of Crysis 3 in good faith from a reputable store. Today I tried to install it, having broken the seal and opening the packaging, only to be informed by the Origin system that the product… --- ## [Battlefield 4 on PC - anyone getting it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlefield-4-on-pc-anyone-getting-it/670033)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlefield-4-on-pc-anyone-getting-it/670033 "2013-10-06T02:59:35Z")
The early beta for people who pre-ordered the digital deluxe edition starts tomorrow morning, which means 'll probably pre-order tonight. I haven’t followed BF4 too closely, I had a lot of fun to start with with BF3, bu… --- ## [My 6 team parlay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-team-parlay/670448)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-team-parlay/670448 "2013-10-06T01:15:27Z")
I was looking at the line and if I were in Vegas I would have bet a 6 team straight parlay. Denver giving 9 to Dallas San Diego giving 5 to Oakland New England giving 1.5 to Cincinnati Miami giving 3 to Baltimore Se… --- ## [Catching Hell - The Story of Steve Bartman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-hell-the-story-of-steve-bartman/658778)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-hell-the-story-of-steve-bartman/658778 "2013-10-05T22:43:21Z")
Interesting ESPN documentary about Steve Bartman, the infamous Cubs fan who tried to catch a foul ball and has been blamed for continuing the Cubs curse of not winning a championship since 1908(?) Since the Dope is base… --- ## [How long a break before you restart a solo strategy game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-a-break-before-you-restart-a-solo-strategy-game/670338)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-a-break-before-you-restart-a-solo-strategy-game/670338 "2013-10-04T20:31:30Z")
Whenever I take a break for more than a few days from any empire-building game such as Civ or Total War, when I restart, I’m just not into my former empire any more so I start over. How long a break do you generally tak… --- ## [I really want Lane Kiffin to be FIRED!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-want-lane-kiffin-to-be-fired/668345)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-want-lane-kiffin-to-be-fired/668345 "2013-10-04T20:15:34Z")
There are many jerk coaches in the history of college football. Bobby Petrino, Jimmy Johnson, Gene Chizik , Dennis Erickson, Chip Kelly, Steve Spurrier, just to name a few. Yet, Lane Kiffin takes jerkitude to a new leve… --- ## [Has anyone played this game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-played-this-game/670377)
**Author:** [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-played-this-game/670377 "2013-10-04T17:41:38Z")
I played this as kid and it was like an early version of The Sims. In the way that you could design rooms with supplied furniture, wallpaper etc. http://www.disksoplenty.com/images/products/MyStories\_1.jpg A year ago … --- ## [WTF is up with A-Rod?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-up-with-a-rod/664544)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-up-with-a-rod/664544 "2013-10-04T16:08:40Z")
I’m not much of a baseball fan, but as a kid the Yankees were my fav team (closely followed by the Red Sox), so when a news story pops up about the Yankees, I do tend to notice. Today, I noticed two stories about Alex R… --- ## [So I just found an amazing trivia website that I'm instantly hooked on.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-found-an-amazing-trivia-website-that-im-instantly-hooked-on/668301)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-found-an-amazing-trivia-website-that-im-instantly-hooked-on/668301 "2013-10-03T02:40:35Z")
Anyone ever hear of Sporcle? Holy shit, what an addicting trivia site. Seriously, just play one trivia game there and the claws will reach deep into you and capture you forever. Feel free to add me on there, to compar… --- ## [Navy-Air Force may be cancelled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-air-force-may-be-cancelled/670176)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-air-force-may-be-cancelled/670176 "2013-10-02T20:52:23Z")
Apparently, upperclassmen at the Air Force Academy count as military personnel and are under travel restrictions due to the shutdown. From CNN. It’s uncertain whether the upperclassmen at West Point and Annapolis fall i… --- ## [Possibility of 2014 World Cup being moved away from Brazil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibility-of-2014-world-cup-being-moved-away-from-brazil/664828)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibility-of-2014-world-cup-being-moved-away-from-brazil/664828 "2013-10-02T16:35:43Z")
Around the time of the protests in Brazil during the Confederations Cup, there were rumors that Brazil might possibly forfeit hosting the World Cup in 2014 due to safety issues. The thought was that the security and tr… --- ## [NFL Week 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/669276)
**Author:** [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/669276 "2013-10-02T15:22:08Z")
With apologies to SenorBeef, but the Thursday night game has already begun: Thursday KC @ PHI Sunday early GB @ CIN STL @ DAL SD @ TEN CLE @ MIN TB @ NE ARI @ NO DET @ WSH NYG @ CAR HOU @ BAL Sunday late AT… --- ## [Fantasy football general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-general-discussion/669428)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-general-discussion/669428 "2013-10-02T15:12:29Z")
This is the thread for general FF chatter. Sit or start questions, bragging about your success, anything goes. I have a question about a yahoo trade. I’m in a yahoo pro/money league, and it’s set to staff review on trad… --- ## [America's Cup 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-cup-2013/669296)
**Author:** [@Ken001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ken001)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-cup-2013/669296 "2013-10-02T07:06:51Z")
I’m hesitant to say (because it seems inexplicable) but is there no thread on the current Americas Cup yacht racing at San Fransisco? Blessed if I can find one. Which then makes me wonder why? This is a mainly American … --- ## [Football (soccer) - question about stoppage time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-question-about-stoppage-time/670158)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-soccer-question-about-stoppage-time/670158 "2013-10-02T07:04:09Z")
Why is it kept “privately” by the referee - why not display it for all to see? --- ## [Mariano Rivera needs just one more perfect inning.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mariano-rivera-needs-just-one-more-perfect-inning/669835)
**Author:** [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mariano-rivera-needs-just-one-more-perfect-inning/669835 "2013-10-02T06:51:12Z")
To finish his career with a WHIP under 1. He currently has a combined hits/walks total of 1284 in 1283.2 innings. From here: Pretty cool. I hope it happens. --- ## [Football cliche--is it true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-cliche-is-it-true/670150)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-cliche-is-it-true/670150 "2013-10-02T06:48:44Z")
Anytime you see a football team mount a lengthy drive, a commentator will praise it by saying this will tire out the other team’s defense. I’ve always wondered why the defense is assumed to tire out faster than the offe… --- ## [NFL Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/669639)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/669639 "2013-10-02T02:24:12Z")
. . Favorite . . . . . Line . . . Underdog (Home Team in CAPS) Thursday San Francisco 49ers (-3) ST. LOUIS RAMS Sunday Pittsburgh Steelers (-1) MINNESOTA VIKINGS Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) BUFFALO BILLS Cincinnati Ben… --- ## [NFL question - why are defensive backs so bad at catching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-question-why-are-defensive-backs-so-bad-at-catching/669934)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-question-why-are-defensive-backs-so-bad-at-catching/669934 "2013-10-01T20:12:08Z")
Just wondering, after watching Ryan Clark drop a pass that was in his hands. This is something I’ve wondered for years… These guys have played football all of their lives. They have great speed. They are athletic. I … --- ## [Chess position - what do you think? Does White not win (easily)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-position-what-do-you-think-does-white-not-win-easily/669935)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-position-what-do-you-think-does-white-not-win-easily/669935 "2013-10-01T02:00:39Z")
I learned how to play chess when I was a kid and have not played, at all, in almost 40 years. So, basically, I am a rank amateur who knows the moves but almost nothing beyond. With that as a background, I am hoping you … --- ## [NFL Coach watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coach-watch/669975)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coach-watch/669975 "2013-09-30T17:32:17Z")
Which coaches are on a short leash? IMO: Schiano The Jags coach However, Tomlin and Coughlin’s Lombardis buy them time. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=279) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=281)