# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=490 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 491 --- ## [Sdmb nfl mock draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft/536218)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 294\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft/536218 "2010-04-25T05:07:53Z")
Welcome to the First Annual Trial Run 2010 SDMB Mock NFL Draft. I’ve tried to come up with a way of running this Mock Draft, but if anyone has any suggestions to make it better, feel free to pipe up. Since it is nigh bu… --- ## [Matt Millen - still screwing up, or political correctness out of hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matt-millen-still-screwing-up-or-political-correctness-out-of-hand/537229)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matt-millen-still-screwing-up-or-political-correctness-out-of-hand/537229 "2010-04-25T01:02:02Z")
Matt Millen, the cock-eyed jackass who will go down in history as the worst GM ever in the NFL, called Ron Jawarski a pollock (pollack, alternate spellings, etc) during the NFL draft. The phone lines must have burned at… --- ## [2010 NFL Schedule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfl-schedule/536687)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfl-schedule/536687 "2010-04-24T18:28:23Z")
I don’t have much to put in the thread yet because the schedule release isn’t till tomorrow at 7pm, but I figured I’d start a thread in case anyone wanted to get discussion rolling. The NFL delayed making their schedule… --- ## [Create a slogan from a saying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-a-slogan-from-a-saying/536288)
**Author:** [@Pseudocode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pseudocode)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-a-slogan-from-a-saying/536288 "2010-04-24T18:27:07Z")
It’s simple. Create a product or select an existing product, then create a slogan for said product based on a well-known saying. Example: Vinegar body wash: You catch more fly honeys with VinegarTM. --- ## [Triathlon Wetsuit - Fitting Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/triathlon-wetsuit-fitting-advice/537192)
**Author:** [@The\_Why\_Bird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Why_Bird)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/triathlon-wetsuit-fitting-advice/537192 "2010-04-24T17:43:11Z")
I am entering my first open water swimming event this September, and due to the expected water temperatures it is wetsuit-compulsory. I have ordered one from the internet (I realise I should have gone to a professional s… --- ## [For the first time in history...(NFL Draft)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-first-time-in-history-nfl-draft/537198)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-first-time-in-history-nfl-draft/537198 "2010-04-24T13:39:14Z")
For the first time in history players from the same high school were picked in the 1st round of the NFL draft in consecutive years. Just happens to be my old high school. To make it more incredible, they had one 1st roun… --- ## [Lombardi Trophy in Baltimore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lombardi-trophy-in-baltimore/537189)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lombardi-trophy-in-baltimore/537189 "2010-04-24T12:53:43Z")
According to Wikipedia, the Lombardi trophy stays with the football team, not the city. However, Baltimore sued and won to retain it. But, where is it kept? Is it on display at (what as rightfully called) Raven Stadiu… --- ## [When is a putt a putt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-putt-a-putt/536742)
**Author:** [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-putt-a-putt/536742 "2010-04-23T22:45:45Z")
I am starting to keep track of my putts. If I use my putter on a ball that is on the fringe, is that considered a putt? I say no because I feel that to be a putt you have to hit it from on the green. But, I have nothi… --- ## [Has A Pitcher Ever Charged the Batter's Box?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-pitcher-ever-charged-the-batters-box/537131)
**Author:** [@Spit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spit)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-pitcher-ever-charged-the-batters-box/537131 "2010-04-23T21:18:26Z")
A burning question that has been “batted” around the office today. I think a pitcher would be a fool to charge a man carrying a large stick, but who knows- I could see Whitey Ford doing something along those lines. --- ## [ID the folks in this photo for me please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-folks-in-this-photo-for-me-please/537120)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-folks-in-this-photo-for-me-please/537120 "2010-04-23T18:16:42Z")
I will stipulate to being a pop/sports culture idiot, but I have no idea who these pretty people are (ie the guy in the red shirt and the babe next to him) whose picture is in today’s Deadspin story about the NFL draft. L… --- ## [Travian: SDMB alliance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travian-sdmb-alliance/535000)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travian-sdmb-alliance/535000 "2010-04-23T03:34:19Z")
I just got started playing travian on server 10, and silly me forgot to search the dope on whether there was a doper guild. As far as I can tell, a bunch of you started on server 7? Are you guys still around? I wouldn’t… --- ## [Give me a good site that recaps the previous day's MLB games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-a-good-site-that-recaps-the-previous-days-mlb-games/536844)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-a-good-site-that-recaps-the-previous-days-mlb-games/536844 "2010-04-23T01:12:58Z")
Does anyone know of a site that posts a short daily rundown of every MLB game? I’m sure I could read each individual game article at ESPN or Yahoo, but I’d prefer not to. Not having cable has not cured my SportsCenter a… --- ## [Left4Dead2 DLC = "The Passing" might be available tomorrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left4dead2-dlc-the-passing-might-be-available-tomorrow/536929)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left4dead2-dlc-the-passing-might-be-available-tomorrow/536929 "2010-04-23T00:10:52Z")
--- ## [Are MLB Managers required to wear uniforms during games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-mlb-managers-required-to-wear-uniforms-during-games/536678)
**Author:** [@wedgehed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wedgehed)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-mlb-managers-required-to-wear-uniforms-during-games/536678 "2010-04-22T20:46:32Z")
I recall reading that John McGraw ended his managing days wearing a suit & tire during games. Could today’s managers do the same or even dress more like their NFL counterparts? --- ## [Catherine Zeta-Jones on the cover of Clue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catherine-zeta-jones-on-the-cover-of-clue/536610)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catherine-zeta-jones-on-the-cover-of-clue/536610 "2010-04-22T15:01:37Z")
I was in a store and I saw the boardgame Clue. There’s a new cover on the box and the model on it appears to be Catherine Zeta Jones. Is it her? Is she a new spokeswoman for Hasbro? Is she doing a promotion for some Clue… --- ## [Any soccer players who don't run after scoring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-soccer-players-who-dont-run-after-scoring/536511)
**Author:** [@Bootis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-soccer-players-who-dont-run-after-scoring/536511 "2010-04-22T14:20:34Z")
I watch a lot of American sports, but little soccer. I’ve noticed that in Baseball, basketball, and football, there is a very wide variety of player reactions and celebrations after doing something dramatic. While many … --- ## [Heavy Rain equivalent for Xbox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-rain-equivalent-for-xbox/536956)
**Author:** [@Steel\_Wheels](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steel_Wheels)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-rain-equivalent-for-xbox/536956 "2010-04-22T03:43:42Z")
I’ve been watching a walkthrough of Heavy Rain and it seems like a very cool game. Unfortunately, it’s a PS3 exclusive so I was wondering, is there a similar type of game available for the Xbox 360? --- ## [Wondering about FFXI...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wondering-about-ffxi/536581)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wondering-about-ffxi/536581 "2010-04-22T03:15:20Z")
For various reasons, I’ve started getting a bit curious about FFXI, partly because I’ve long been a fan of the franchise, and I love love LOVE blue magic (and hate hate HATE that it’s not been in the past few single play… --- ## [Ubaldo Jimenez (Rockies) no-hits Atlanta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ubaldo-jimenez-rockies-no-hits-atlanta/536504)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ubaldo-jimenez-rockies-no-hits-atlanta/536504 "2010-04-22T00:45:19Z")
For the first no-hitter in Rockies history. Jimenez is one of the best pitchers in baseball, and few even know who he is. He is, IMO, the one pitcher in baseball most likely to throw a perfect game. He has a 100 mph f… --- ## [Names that teenage boys give video games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-that-teenage-boys-give-video-games/536762)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-that-teenage-boys-give-video-games/536762 "2010-04-21T21:52:42Z")
Dongey Kong aka Donkey Cock Assteroids Pokememon Dong (1st commercially successful game) Oblowvion World of Whorecraft Packed Man Cock Star Golden Ass: Beast Rider Guitar Queero --- ## [Sports reporting taboos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-reporting-taboos/536796)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-reporting-taboos/536796 "2010-04-21T18:19:21Z")
While there obviously is greater willingness in sportswriting/sportscasting these days to take on controversial subjects, I see at least two areas that reporters are loath to touch. One is the phenomenon of the skinny h… --- ## [Are there any "rate the draft experts" websites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rate-the-draft-experts-websites/536827)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rate-the-draft-experts-websites/536827 "2010-04-21T15:03:47Z")
In the week up to the NFL draft, we’re being bombarded by mock drafts and in depth analysis by draft experts such as Mel Kiper. The one thing I’ve wondered is anyone keeping these experts honest? Have there been any st… --- ## [The Revised One Hundred Most Influential People Elimination Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-revised-one-hundred-most-influential-people-elimination-game/535808)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-revised-one-hundred-most-influential-people-elimination-game/535808 "2010-04-21T03:48:34Z")
After some though I’ve decided to create a new game based on Hart’s list with clarified rules. I request the mods to close the old one. In accordance with Left Hand of Darkness suggestions the new rule is the net negat… --- ## [Bioshock 2: Some ponderings (Spoilers Ahoy!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-2-some-ponderings-spoilers-ahoy/536621)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bioshock-2-some-ponderings-spoilers-ahoy/536621 "2010-04-20T16:22:06Z")
I’m playing my way through Bioshock 2 again (It’s a sight-seeing playthrough; I’ve already finished the game previously) and as I pause to smell the plasmids and perhaps staple a recalcitrant splicer to the wall with a s… --- ## [Your Favorite All-Time Top 25 College Football Team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-all-time-top-25-college-football-team/535026)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-all-time-top-25-college-football-team/535026 "2010-04-20T14:38:58Z")
According to College Football Data Warehouse these are the Top 25 All Time Team Rankings. Which is your favorite of them all? --- ## [Crazy New Rules in Sports that you'd like to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-new-rules-in-sports-that-youd-like-to-see/534241)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-new-rules-in-sports-that-youd-like-to-see/534241 "2010-04-20T10:35:16Z")
Looking at the two threads about fouls in basketball and what rules you would like to see adopted from one sport to another reminded me of a rule that my friend in college wanted to see adopted. In basketball, when one … --- ## [Why do Joe Morgan or Tim McCarver still have jobs? or the best/worst announcers in sports.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-joe-morgan-or-tim-mccarver-still-have-jobs-or-the-best-worst-announcers-in-sports/536240)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-joe-morgan-or-tim-mccarver-still-have-jobs-or-the-best-worst-announcers-in-sports/536240 "2010-04-20T06:16:37Z")
I love baseball,but if I listen to the national TV broadcasts I am constantly having to listen to the two title guys. They are horrible. I can’t think of anyone as bad in football or basketball announcing. In contrast… --- ## [MLB: Opening Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-opening-day/534958)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-opening-day/534958 "2010-04-19T20:43:44Z")
Anyone else watching? It’s been a while since I thought about how much I hate Bobby Valentine. Bobby V: I think when it’s all said and done, Marco Scutaro hitting 9th is going to make a big difference when it’s all sai… --- ## [Which of these 'new' ballparks will be the first one to be replaced.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-new-ballparks-will-be-the-first-one-to-be-replaced/536253)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-new-ballparks-will-be-the-first-one-to-be-replaced/536253 "2010-04-19T15:55:29Z")
Which ballpark that has opened since Camden Yards will be the first one replaced? --- ## [Pokemon Black/White (Generation V) announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-black-white-generation-v-announced/536563)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pokemon-black-white-generation-v-announced/536563 "2010-04-19T14:37:28Z")
Here’s the reveal, or a reveal at least. It looks like they’re making it more, how can I put this, “Mode 7-ish” this iteration. The internet has little word about anything else (new Pokemon, miscellaneous gimmicks, etc) … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=489) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=491)