# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=452 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 453 --- ## [The Zenyatta Breeder's Cup thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-zenyatta-breeders-cup-thread/559106)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-zenyatta-breeders-cup-thread/559106 "2010-11-09T18:41:27Z")
I caught the 60 Minutes report on the undefeated mare Zenyatta last night. 19 starts and 19 wins. She’s running her final race in the Breeders Cup Classic on November 6th. I so hope she wins and retires undefeated. --- ## [The Feud: Don’t Mess with Texas by notfrommensa \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-don-t-mess-with-texas-by-notfrommensa-game-over/559400)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-don-t-mess-with-texas-by-notfrommensa-game-over/559400 "2010-11-09T18:40:12Z")
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 … --- ## [Least serious career ending injury (NFL especially)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-serious-career-ending-injury-nfl-especially/559871)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-serious-career-ending-injury-nfl-especially/559871 "2010-11-09T16:17:35Z")
Who had the least serious injury that ended their career? IIRC, Jack Ham’s career ended due to severe turf-toe. --- ## [Should fans be allowed to vote for pitchers in the All-Star Game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-fans-be-allowed-to-vote-for-pitchers-in-the-all-star-game/559682)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-fans-be-allowed-to-vote-for-pitchers-in-the-all-star-game/559682 "2010-11-09T07:10:23Z")
I believe most fans are informed enough to pick the pitchers for the ASG. Whether those pitchers all get into the game is another story, obviously. --- ## [Only in the CFL: Three Kicks to End the Game; Results in Touchdown & Victory for Als!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-in-the-cfl-three-kicks-to-end-the-game-results-in-touchdown-victory-for-als/558852)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-in-the-cfl-three-kicks-to-end-the-game-results-in-touchdown-victory-for-als/558852 "2010-11-09T02:55:56Z")
So, with about 9 seconds left on the clock, the Montreal Alouettes and the Toronto Argos are tied, 30-30. The Als are in field goal range, and in goes their kicking team. Duvall’s in for the Als; he kicks; and it’s w… --- ## [Kicking strategy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kicking-strategy/559870)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kicking-strategy/559870 "2010-11-09T00:28:18Z")
Why don’t teams use punters on long FG attempts, or placekickers in “pooch” punt situations more? --- ## [Breeders Cup 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breeders-cup-2010/559699)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breeders-cup-2010/559699 "2010-11-08T22:24:09Z")
Doesn’t seem to be any threads so I’ll start out. I wonder how much hide Castellano got ripped off for that $90,000 bump in the Marathon. The Juvenile Fillies Turf set a track record – by .02 – but nothing is mentioned… --- ## [Likely franchise shifts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likely-franchise-shifts/559638)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likely-franchise-shifts/559638 "2010-11-08T19:34:02Z")
I’d like other Doper input on the likelyhood these teams would move. In each case, I see it as a bad facility/poor fan support situation. NFL: Jacksonville NHL: Phoenix MLB: Tampa Bay NBA: Memphis I have no sense wh… --- ## [Greatest Military Leader elimination game (game thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-military-leader-elimination-game-game-thread/550010)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 538\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-military-leader-elimination-game-game-thread/550010 "2010-11-08T19:25:56Z")
Setup thread here: Greatest Military Leader elimination game (setup thread) - The Game Room - Straight Dope Message Board. The five-word (or longer) descriptions have been edited as necessary for accuracy, clarity and/o… --- ## [Old-school gamers: Help me with this Metroid (NES) question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-gamers-help-me-with-this-metroid-nes-question/559942)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-school-gamers-help-me-with-this-metroid-nes-question/559942 "2010-11-08T18:47:23Z")
In this article, mention is made of a secret room in Metroid where unused sprites were stored. The article doesn’t provide any cites, and a Google search turned up empty. Does anyone know what this is referring to, and… --- ## [Poker etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-etiquette/559877)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-etiquette/559877 "2010-11-08T17:04:56Z")
How kosher is flirting with a dealer? I assume you won’t be kicked out of a tournament, but what’s the opinion on it? --- ## [Ban FB facemasks to get rid of head shots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-fb-facemasks-to-get-rid-of-head-shots/559694)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-fb-facemasks-to-get-rid-of-head-shots/559694 "2010-11-08T14:47:08Z")
Anyone think that idea would work? I know the chances of it happening are very low. The idea is players would not want to risk smashing their face without a facemask. Of course for many years helmets did not h… --- ## [Best Gameboy or Gameboy Color games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-gameboy-or-gameboy-color-games/559202)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-gameboy-or-gameboy-color-games/559202 "2010-11-08T10:10:26Z")
Not always a ton of love for the Gameboy, it seems. While the games were quite a bit limited, Nintendo did squeeze quite a lot of quality out of that system. What were your favorites? I liked: Link’s Awakening - Amazin… --- ## [Is declining NFL attendance due to the economy or other factors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-declining-nfl-attendance-due-to-the-economy-or-other-factors/559720)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-declining-nfl-attendance-due-to-the-economy-or-other-factors/559720 "2010-11-08T07:03:04Z")
This year has seen quite a few blackouts for games that haven’t been sold out. Even many of the games that avoided the blackout have lots of empty seats and the remaining tickets were bought up by a sponsor at a heavy di… --- ## [Medal of Honor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medal-of-honor/557249)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medal-of-honor/557249 "2010-11-08T04:28:14Z")
I didn’t see a thread so I started one. I am mainly interested in Multiplayer (especially at the moment, while the single player is glitchy and I wait for them to fix it.) Anyone else got this game? I’ve got it on the… --- ## [Is there a way to move a Wii billiard game to the Wii menu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-move-a-wii-billiard-game-to-the-wii-menu/559831)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-move-a-wii-billiard-game-to-the-wii-menu/559831 "2010-11-08T01:08:08Z")
We play a billiard game that is on a Wii Sports disk. Is there any way to move this game to the Wii menu so that we do not have to insert the disk each time? --- ## [Super Bowl Halftime Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-halftime-show/559814)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-halftime-show/559814 "2010-11-07T22:47:45Z")
How far in advance does the NFL pick the SB entertainment? If they haven’t picked yet, I suggest John Mellencamp for Super Bowl XLVI (2012). The game is being played in the “big town”. --- ## [Fantasy Football Week 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-9/559196)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-week-9/559196 "2010-11-07T18:48:29Z")
PPR league, should I start Vick (vs Colts) or Fitzpatrick (vs Bears)? --- ## [Bloodbowl - Legendary Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bloodbowl-legendary-edition/559431)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bloodbowl-legendary-edition/559431 "2010-11-07T12:01:13Z")
The new ‘Legendary Edition’ of Bloodbowl has been released. I downloaded it last night and it’s pretty good. It’s great having all the teams in there. (except Chaos Dwarf). I like the fixes on the skills, and the graphi… --- ## [Odd Inspirational Sports Moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-inspirational-sports-moments/559773)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-inspirational-sports-moments/559773 "2010-11-07T06:22:39Z")
George Foremans behavior in the Bowe-Galotta riot http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-worst-boxing-moments-in-history.php ,can’t find the clip of what Lampley said to Foreman afterwards, but it was cool. Yours? --- ## [Music Shop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-shop/559772)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-shop/559772 "2010-11-07T05:56:30Z")
When I was young, I’d play Music Shop on my Commodore 64. Is there a 21st C. version? --- ## [Fantasy Football Defense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-defense/559681)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-defense/559681 "2010-11-06T18:33:18Z")
Why are FF Defenses drafted as a unit, and not individually? Seems like fans are saavy enough to do it, and the 4/3 3/4 distinction isn’t that huge a difference. --- ## [Sparky Anderson has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sparky-anderson-has-died/559502)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sparky-anderson-has-died/559502 "2010-11-06T14:10:50Z")
I’m sure you can find your own links. Quite a character for many, many years. RIP Sparky --- ## [American Football: 3-point Stance Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-football-3-point-stance-questions/558889)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-football-3-point-stance-questions/558889 "2010-11-06T13:46:24Z")
I was watching Oklahoma/Missouri game last week and on some plays the Missouri defensive line did not get into 3-point stance. Wiki says there is a leverage advantage, but I am skeptical. Is there any research? IMO, t… --- ## [F1 2010!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f1-2010/554556)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f1-2010/554556 "2010-11-06T11:41:08Z")
I know Civ V is out today too, but today is also the release day for F1 2010 from codemasters (the guys who brought us Dirt 2)! I’ve got it pre-loaded on both my main PC and my HTPC. Anyone else picking this baby up? I … --- ## [Help Me Identify a Sega Genesis Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-sega-genesis-game/559630)
**Author:** [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-sega-genesis-game/559630 "2010-11-05T22:32:01Z")
When I was younger, the mother of one of my sister’s friends would often babysit us. She and her boyfriend owned a Genesis and would occasionally let me play. I really enjoyed one game in particular, but can’t remember… --- ## [A 26-stroke golf penalty!?!?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-26-stroke-golf-penalty/559129)
**Author:** [@Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fried_Dough_Ho)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-26-stroke-golf-penalty/559129 "2010-11-05T19:53:27Z")
Poor guy… --- ## [Are the 85 Bears turning into the 72 Dolphins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-85-bears-turning-into-the-72-dolphins/558209)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-85-bears-turning-into-the-72-dolphins/558209 "2010-11-05T05:39:06Z")
I am a lifelong Bears fan. I was 9 when we destroyed the Patriots in the Superbowl. I have fond memories of that team. With that said I think the whole story of the 85 Bears has been played out and it’s tiring having th… --- ## [Oregon Duck Uniforms. WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oregon-duck-uniforms-wtf/558964)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oregon-duck-uniforms-wtf/558964 "2010-11-05T05:28:41Z")
This is a point that has been made quite a bit, but what is up with the University of Oregon football uniforms? Their uniforms are either green, yellow, black or white. With USC it was all white, white pants and jerseys.… --- ## [I.D. Melody as heard in The Bishi Bashi arcade game in Akihabara](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-d-melody-as-heard-in-the-bishi-bashi-arcade-game-in-akihabara/559548)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-d-melody-as-heard-in-the-bishi-bashi-arcade-game-in-akihabara/559548 "2010-11-05T04:13:16Z")
While in Japan, I spent a day in Akihabara. After coming to terms with the fact that every single arcade game in Akihabara costs at least 100 yen, I decided to play a few games. One game, reminded me way too much of the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=451) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=453)