# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=312 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 313 --- ## [NFL - the defense is gassed. Why isn't the offense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-the-defense-is-gassed-why-isnt-the-offense/647061)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-the-defense-is-gassed-why-isnt-the-offense/647061 "2013-01-14T19:36:57Z")
In watching the Ravens/Broncos game, the announcer (Dierdorf?) repeatedly emphasized the ball control of the Broncs and how gassed the Ravens’ D was getting for being on the field for so long. It got to the point where I… --- ## [2013 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot (let the fireworks begin)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-mlb-hall-of-fame-ballot-let-the-fireworks-begin/642264)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2013-mlb-hall-of-fame-ballot-let-the-fireworks-begin/642264 "2013-01-14T11:59:52Z")
Well, here we go. The 2013 MLB HOF ballots were sent out this week, and it’s the biggest pool of talent probably in the entire modern era. Let the speculation on everything PED-related begin. \[tremendous amount of well-p… --- ## [It's a right shame that Glorantha never caught on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-right-shame-that-glorantha-never-caught-on/646529)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-right-shame-that-glorantha-never-caught-on/646529 "2013-01-14T03:02:14Z")
I’ve been following a Let’s Play of King of Dragon Pass, and the one thing I’ve learned is that Glorantha is probably the best fantasy universe of all time. It has that Planescape-ish appeal of being “belief powered” (… … --- ## [Tiger Woods still gets a 3 million dollar appearance fee for playing in tournaments?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods-still-gets-a-3-million-dollar-appearance-fee-for-playing-in-tournaments/647088)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods-still-gets-a-3-million-dollar-appearance-fee-for-playing-in-tournaments/647088 "2013-01-14T01:43:11Z")
Wow! I guess he still has some star power in the bank. Quatar thinks that’s a bit steep. . --- ## [SBNation & Bleacher Report](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sbnation-bleacher-report/647013)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sbnation-bleacher-report/647013 "2013-01-14T01:33:24Z")
I was just curious if any Dopers are active participants/content creators for either of these two social sports reporting sites. I know there’s several people who spend a lot of time talking about sports and creating som… --- ## [Middle Manager of Justice (iOS) is out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-manager-of-justice-ios-is-out/644275)
**Author:** [@Brainiac4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brainiac4)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-manager-of-justice-ios-is-out/644275 "2013-01-13T19:53:57Z")
It’s free-to-play, with in-app purchases, which makes me kind of sad. I know that it’s the most effective way to monetize games, but I’d rather see a free demo with an upgrade to a paid version. That said, it’s a fun ga… --- ## [We have openings in our Out Of The Park Baseball league. Want to join?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-openings-in-our-out-of-the-park-baseball-league-want-to-join/646660)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-openings-in-our-out-of-the-park-baseball-league-want-to-join/646660 "2013-01-13T18:50:17Z")
The Unofficial SDMB Out of the Park Baseball League currently has an openings for two new owners. For those of you who don’t know, OOTP is a baseball simulation game that puts you in the owner’s/General Manager’s seat. … --- ## [Why wait til halftime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wait-til-halftime/647022)
**Author:** [@Notassmartasithought](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Notassmartasithought)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wait-til-halftime/647022 "2013-01-13T03:06:34Z")
I’m watching the Packers/9ers game, and they just showed the GB defensive coordinator saying “he’ll be making changes at half-time.” But the guy’s got a phone down to two or three or four assistant coaches, who have real… --- ## [What Wii U games would you like to see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wii-u-games-would-you-like-to-see/646903)
**Author:** [@gregorio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gregorio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wii-u-games-would-you-like-to-see/646903 "2013-01-13T02:29:18Z")
I was just thinking the game pad would make a pretty good high tech steering wheel as used in F1. What do you guys think? --- ## [Microsoft IllumiRoom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-illumiroom/646763)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-illumiroom/646763 "2013-01-12T22:46:05Z")
Shown at CES though it will probably be a while before we see this an actual product. I think it’s brilliant though I wonder how practical it is. You would need a projector behind you to create those effects, right ? A… --- ## [Open letter to Tom Brady](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-letter-to-tom-brady/646843)
**Author:** [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-letter-to-tom-brady/646843 "2013-01-12T13:21:52Z")
Link to article Et cetera. Listen up Tom Brady. I’m a New England Patriots fan. I’m not one of those bandwagoners that joined and became fans \*after \*you won the super bowl for us. I’ve been there since the days of… --- ## [Places where you can watch a Lakers game on ESPN?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-where-you-can-watch-a-lakers-game-on-espn/646922)
**Author:** [@supery00n](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supery00n)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-where-you-can-watch-a-lakers-game-on-espn/646922 "2013-01-12T03:46:48Z")
I don’t have cable TV at my place, so I was wondering if it was possible to go somewhere and watch a Lakers game at a public venue/business somewhere other than a sports bar? Are there “TV cafes” anywhere, or something o… --- ## [What is the New York Professional Baseball Hot Stove League?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-new-york-professional-baseball-hot-stove-league/646927)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-new-york-professional-baseball-hot-stove-league/646927 "2013-01-12T02:26:03Z")
I’ve seen references to this online, but I can’t find anything that really defines what it is. It is baseball related…but what exactly is it? --- ## [Shanahan should be shot. (NFL playoffs).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shanahan-should-be-shot-nfl-playoffs/646294)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shanahan-should-be-shot-nfl-playoffs/646294 "2013-01-12T00:31:15Z")
RGIII was damaged and ineffective. He had Cousins, who has shown he can fill in, on the bench. Instead, this moron risks the legs of one of the brightest stars to enter the league. Mike, there is another day. To me thi… --- ## [is the guy who runs the NFL stadium jumbotron a league-official, or does he work for the home-team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-guy-who-runs-the-nfl-stadium-jumbotron-a-league-official-or-does-he-work-for-the-home-team/646837)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-guy-who-runs-the-nfl-stadium-jumbotron-a-league-official-or-does-he-work-for-the-home-team/646837 "2013-01-11T23:56:20Z")
Just curious, given this hypothetical scenario (involves a replay situation): This weekend the Patriots play (at home) against the Texans - suppose Tom Brady throws a deep pass to Wes Welker along the sidelines, that is… --- ## [Seeking PC game similar to Fallout New Vegas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-pc-game-similar-to-fallout-new-vegas/646723)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-pc-game-similar-to-fallout-new-vegas/646723 "2013-01-11T22:45:51Z")
My friend is looking for a new PC game that incorporates some of the qualities of Fallout: New Vegas - a open realistic world experience that includes stealth & allows you to join sides in a war & influence the outcome. … --- ## [I would never fly a dog unless...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-never-fly-a-dog-unless/646868)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-never-fly-a-dog-unless/646868 "2013-01-11T18:05:07Z")
Snipped that line, completely out of context, from another thread on this board. It falls squarely in the catagory of “Things I Never Thought I Would Read”. Go forth, find snippets of posts in other threads (bonus poin… --- ## [BCS Championship Game--ROLL TIDE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bcs-championship-game-roll-tide/646371)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bcs-championship-game-roll-tide/646371 "2013-01-11T08:58:57Z")
Tonight’s the night. ROLL TIDE! --- ## [Should MLB release the names on the "free" steroid test list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-mlb-release-the-names-on-the-free-steroid-test-list/646603)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-mlb-release-the-names-on-the-free-steroid-test-list/646603 "2013-01-11T05:44:57Z")
I understand it breaks confidentiality, but IMO the one-time releasing of the names, as opposed to the slow trickle, is better for the game. BTW, free=no consequences for positive test. (this was the testing that set th… --- ## [Google Instant: How Many Letters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-instant-how-many-letters/646784)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-instant-how-many-letters/646784 "2013-01-11T05:41:00Z")
Search for something, anything on Google with “Google Instant” turned on (I believe it’s on by default). How many letters did you type before what you were looking for appeared in the Instant results? Example: “The Str… --- ## [How would Olympic runners fare on a bicycle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-olympic-runners-fare-on-a-bicycle/646636)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-olympic-runners-fare-on-a-bicycle/646636 "2013-01-11T04:56:20Z")
By Olympic runners, I mean from your 100m competitors to the 10,000m and marathon. If you gave them a bike, how would they fare against their fellow Olympians in the velodrome? How would they do in something like the Tou… --- ## [How pervasive were "greenies" in baseball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-pervasive-were-greenies-in-baseball/646668)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-pervasive-were-greenies-in-baseball/646668 "2013-01-10T20:03:26Z")
Many steroid apologists compare them to amphetamines. The difference is pointed out: “greenies” gave you a boost, steroids made you a completely different player. I only started watching baseball in the late 80’s, so I m… --- ## [NFL Playoffs - Divisional Round](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-divisional-round/646776)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-divisional-round/646776 "2013-01-10T18:31:25Z")
This week’s games: (with current handicaps, o/u) Saturday Ravens @ Broncos 4:30 EST Denver by 9.5 / 46 Packers @ 49ers 8:00 EST SF by 3 / 44.5 Sunday Seahawks @ Falcons 1:00 EST Atlanta by 2.5 / 46 Texans @ Pat… --- ## [MLB questions: Closest and most lop-sided World Series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-questions-closest-and-most-lop-sided-world-series/646479)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-questions-closest-and-most-lop-sided-world-series/646479 "2013-01-10T18:20:34Z")
I found this this article showing the closest four-game sweeps. There have been three that had a total margin of victory of six runs. So. . . What was the most lopsided four-game sweep? What was the closest seven-gam… --- ## [Rank the NFL QBs: 1-20](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-nfl-qbs-1-20/646652)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-nfl-qbs-1-20/646652 "2013-01-10T18:09:18Z")
How owuldyou rank the top 20s QBs, using whatever criteria you like: Rodgers Brady P. Manning Brees Roethlisberger E. Manning Ryan Newton Romo Flacco Stafford Alex Smith Bradford Freeman Rivers Wilson Palmer Schaub RGI… --- ## [Words with Friends Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends-questions/645615)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-with-friends-questions/645615 "2013-01-10T15:34:26Z")
I searched over the last 2 years, and didn’t see this addressed, so here goes: The rules say you play until all 104 tiles are used. That’s 104, total, right? Not 104 per player. Is there any way of automatically … --- ## [8 ball etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-ball-etiquette/646062)
**Author:** [@bri001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bri001)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-ball-etiquette/646062 "2013-01-10T14:40:04Z")
In non-competitive 8-ball (private table) is it alright to move previously sank balls to a different pocket to prevent overfilling of pocket? --- ## [What sporting events will still be remembered 300 years from now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sporting-events-will-still-be-remembered-300-years-from-now/646252)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sporting-events-will-still-be-remembered-300-years-from-now/646252 "2013-01-10T05:01:55Z")
It seems to me that most sporting events can seem hugely significant in the moment but quickly fade into the background noise over time. What sporting events from the past will the average educated layman still have some… --- ## [Anyone around here for Mafia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-around-here-for-mafia/646010)
**Author:** [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-around-here-for-mafia/646010 "2013-01-10T04:37:08Z")
So my life, which over the last six months has been about as lighthearted as Ground Zero, has cleared considerably. As it always does when that happens, my mind has turned to thoughts of lynchings and shoes and sentence… --- ## [My God, I just had just about the most perfect Blackjack shoe ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-god-i-just-had-just-about-the-most-perfect-blackjack-shoe-ever/646590)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-god-i-just-had-just-about-the-most-perfect-blackjack-shoe-ever/646590 "2013-01-10T03:05:51Z")
Bored at work all day, I figured: “What the hell. I’ll hit the casino on the way home.” Stopped at the ATM on the way - probably 5:45 PM. Withdrew $X. Walking into the casino, I glanced at the huge decorative clock … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=311) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=313)