# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=384 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 385 --- ## [Andy Reid toast timer (take my coach, PLEASE!!!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andy-reid-toast-timer-take-my-coach-please/473085)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andy-reid-toast-timer-take-my-coach-please/473085 "2011-11-14T15:06:32Z")
In the spirit of this comment, I have long disliked Andy Reid as a head coach. Sure, he has met with success a few times, but cannot win the big game, has consistently been a horrible game-day coach, cannot manage the c… --- ## [He has the strength of Two Santas!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-has-the-strength-of-two-santas/602760)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Panda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-has-the-strength-of-two-santas/602760 "2011-11-14T14:52:30Z")
So Junior dos Santos just knocked out Cain Velasquez in the 1st round of the UFC Heavyweight Championship bout. I like Junior and I was glad to see him get the win. My question, though, is about the format. For those … --- ## [Pacquiao wins!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacquiao-wins/602778)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacquiao-wins/602778 "2011-11-13T23:29:55Z")
Manny Pacquiao won a narrow decision over Juan Manuel Marquez in their third fight. AP is reporting that 2 judges had it for Pac and the 3rd judge had it a draw. \[ \](http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BOX\_PACQUIA… --- ## [Eleven](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eleven/602597)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eleven/602597 "2011-11-13T12:46:18Z")
I just worked a puzzle that had these clues to a “common theme” and had the notion to see how many others we can come up with. Spinal Tap Neil Armstrong Armistice Day Pipers Football Team Danny Ocean --- ## [Week 11 FBS: Who stays at one loss or undefeated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-11-fbs-who-stays-at-one-loss-or-undefeated/602052)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/week-11-fbs-who-stays-at-one-loss-or-undefeated/602052 "2011-11-13T11:43:55Z")
From these are the games involving undefeated and one-loss teams being played in the coming weekend. The poll to follow will be multiple choice and public. Vote for the team(s) you don’t expect to lose another game th… --- ## [punting vs field goal question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punting-vs-field-goal-question/602027)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punting-vs-field-goal-question/602027 "2011-11-13T06:20:26Z")
Why are punts measured from the line of scrimmage, while field goals are measured from the point of the kick? This would seem to be a very easy thing to fix, and is one of the most inconsistent things in football. Meas… --- ## [NCAA game on the USS Carl Vinson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-game-on-the-uss-carl-vinson/602612)
**Author:** [@Frosted\_Glass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frosted_Glass)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-game-on-the-uss-carl-vinson/602612 "2011-11-13T04:09:47Z")
Just thought I would share because this is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. The men’s basketball team from UNC is playing against Michigan State on the converted deck of an aircraft carrier. I think it is a … --- ## [Anyone else playing "Cut the Rope" on their Phone/Tablet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-playing-cut-the-rope-on-their-phone-tablet/602698)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-playing-cut-the-rope-on-their-phone-tablet/602698 "2011-11-13T01:12:47Z")
It gives me a reason to scream profanities at my Droid X between Angry Birds updates. --- ## [Have you ever taken a day off from work to play a video game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-taken-a-day-off-from-work-to-play-a-video-game/602063)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-taken-a-day-off-from-work-to-play-a-video-game/602063 "2011-11-13T00:08:39Z")
I have bunches of times and I am wondering if that is relatively common or I just have a character flaw :slight\_smile: --- ## [Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos kidnapped at gunpoint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-nationals-catcher-wilson-ramos-kidnapped-at-gunpoint/602553)
**Author:** [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-nationals-catcher-wilson-ramos-kidnapped-at-gunpoint/602553 "2011-11-12T20:39:41Z")
What in earth? Just saw this on Yahoo news: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-venezuela-ramos-abducted --- ## [Was Jackie Robinson the first black Major League Baseball player?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-jackie-robinson-the-first-black-major-league-baseball-player/602342)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-jackie-robinson-the-first-black-major-league-baseball-player/602342 "2011-11-12T14:05:05Z")
While taking a tour of the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City today(something I would recommend every fan of baseball do at some point), I saw a display that suggested that many Cubans were being scouted to play… --- ## [DC Universe Online (now FTP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-universe-online-now-ftp/602635)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-universe-online-now-ftp/602635 "2011-11-11T21:02:20Z")
I hadn’t recalled if there was a DC Universe Online thread, and if there was I couldn’t find it in a search. However, I’ve been playing DCUO, and it’s pretty damn cool. I could go on endlesly about the idiotic choices, … --- ## [Patriots Release Haynesworth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patriots-release-haynesworth/602312)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patriots-release-haynesworth/602312 "2011-11-11T21:00:59Z")
Not surprising. What a waste of talent. --- ## [John Daly Has Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-daly-has-meltdown/602495)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-daly-has-meltdown/602495 "2011-11-11T20:59:36Z")
I know that will be a shock. I don’t normally follow golf, but there is some tournament over here at the moment. Tiger Woods and Adam Scott are playing along with a host of others (I am guessing my invite got lost). An… --- ## [The Feud: Random Stuff by Avarie537 \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-random-stuff-by-avarie537-game-over/602404)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-random-stuff-by-avarie537-game-over/602404 "2011-11-11T16:30:54Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Joke answers will not be … --- ## [NCAA B-Ball Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-b-ball-time/602601)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-b-ball-time/602601 "2011-11-11T15:40:42Z")
Kick off today. Michigan St vs North Carolina tonight. Outside, On the deck of the USS Carl Vinson, in San Diego. UNC received 92 out of possible 96 first place votes between the AP and the Coaches Preseason Poll. Bi… --- ## [Which sport has had the current level of play the longest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sport-has-had-the-current-level-of-play-the-longest/602415)
**Author:** [@Disheavel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disheavel)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sport-has-had-the-current-level-of-play-the-longest/602415 "2011-11-11T14:16:19Z")
In a previous thread and Post by AK48 in World Champions thread there is a comparison of current football(soccer) back to the 1970 team. I know that last Super Bowl there was a very large thread about how well the 1985 C… --- ## [World Series of Poker 2011 thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-series-of-poker-2011-thread/583695)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-series-of-poker-2011-thread/583695 "2011-11-11T11:51:05Z")
Tuesday marks the first day of the 2011 WSoP. This year has 58 bracelets up for grabs. Most ever. Here is a preview article from the CardPlayer.com. A Highlight: Also ESPN is staging a rematch of classic heads-up p… --- ## [Steam Forums Hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-forums-hacked/602549)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-forums-hacked/602549 "2011-11-11T02:00:43Z")
From the Steam Forums: I’m passing this along because it’s not on the Steam main site but we have a lot of Steam users here and some users may be only sporadic users of the forums and not see this message. --- ## [NFL Week 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/602073)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/602073 "2011-11-10T20:01:35Z")
Early: NYJ @ BUF SEA @ DAL CLE @ HOU ATL @ IND MIA @ KC TB @ NO SF @ WAS Late: DEN @ OAK CIN @ TEN STL @ ARI NYG @ NE GB @ SD SNF/MNF BAL @ PIT CHI @ PHI --- ## [Has any sport ever had a worse year than college football this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-any-sport-ever-had-a-worse-year-than-college-football-this-year/602339)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-any-sport-ever-had-a-worse-year-than-college-football-this-year/602339 "2011-11-10T11:47:51Z")
In the past 12 months, college football has gone through numerous recruiting scandals including Cam Newton pay for play, Oregon recruiting, Miami boosters, and Ohio State memorabilia and the downfall of Tressel. In addit… --- ## [So You Think You Know Hockey Part II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-you-think-you-know-hockey-part-ii/602020)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-you-think-you-know-hockey-part-ii/602020 "2011-11-09T21:56:33Z")
We did this awhile ago, and I thought it might be fun to do a sequel. Plus I recently checked out a book on hockey trivia from the library, and have some interesting questions! (No, not ALL Penguin related) Who is th… --- ## [What's the most high-pressure position in sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-high-pressure-position-in-sports/601949)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-high-pressure-position-in-sports/601949 "2011-11-09T19:59:20Z")
Out of all the positions in sports, which do you think is the one with the highest overall pressure, the one where you are constantly behind the 8-ball? Your choices are not limited here- it can be a player position, a … --- ## [“My aim was to shove it right up that black arsehole.” Guess who? (Golf)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-aim-was-to-shove-it-right-up-that-black-arsehole-guess-who-golf/601911)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-aim-was-to-shove-it-right-up-that-black-arsehole-guess-who-golf/601911 "2011-11-09T08:42:11Z")
Sounds like Stevie Williams got a little overserved at a Chinese tournament dinner and spit out this bit of genius. He now caddies for Adam Scott, who in two weeks will be playing in the President’s Cup, against Tiger W… --- ## [New Yankees lineup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-yankees-lineup/601643)
**Author:** [@CBEscapee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CBEscapee)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-yankees-lineup/601643 "2011-11-09T00:43:53Z")
If the Yankees were able to acquire LF Alex Gordon from Kansas City for Gardner, what would their lineup look like in 2012? Jeter Gordon Granderson Cano Texeira Rodriguez Swisher Montero Martin I know that woul… --- ## [Football, and too much noise for the QB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-and-too-much-noise-for-the-qb/602315)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-and-too-much-noise-for-the-qb/602315 "2011-11-08T21:50:31Z")
I was on another forum discussing crowd noise, football stadiums, and the duty of the home crowd to make it impossible for the visiting offense to hear. And then I suddenly had a recollection, hazy but definitely there,… --- ## [please explain to me the common sense behind the ruling of "downing a punt"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-to-me-the-common-sense-behind-the-ruling-of-downing-a-punt/602007)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-to-me-the-common-sense-behind-the-ruling-of-downing-a-punt/602007 "2011-11-08T18:27:04Z")
Let’s say Team P is punting the ball to Team R. Team R’s punt-receiver moves out of the way as the ball bounces on the 10, and continues rolling towards the endzone. One of Team P’s downfield guys touches the ball on t… --- ## [2011-12 Bowl Projections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-12-bowl-projections/602280)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-12-bowl-projections/602280 "2011-11-08T16:00:33Z")
Today’s version of Rivals.com’s third set of bowl projections for this season has all SEC teams but Kentucky and Ole Miss heading to post-season play. BCS TITLE GAME Projection: LSU vs. Stanford SUGAR Projection: Ala… --- ## [Why the Sudden Fears of NFL Teams "Tanking"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-sudden-fears-of-nfl-teams-tanking/602090)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-sudden-fears-of-nfl-teams-tanking/602090 "2011-11-08T01:37:57Z")
Years back, some NBA teams with bad records clearly weren’t trying very hard to win. It was obvious that some teams were deliberately losing in order to get the top draft pick. As a result, the NBA adopted a lottery syst… --- ## [Hey! Who wants to watch me get beat up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-who-wants-to-watch-me-get-beat-up/601940)
**Author:** [@Grey\_area](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grey_area)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-who-wants-to-watch-me-get-beat-up/601940 "2011-11-08T01:30:09Z")
I’m the one with the red gloves in the white shoes. In all fairness, the guy I’m sparring with has been boxing for a lot longer than I have and has around 7kg on me. And those gloves are heavier than they… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=383) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=385)