# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=512 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 513 --- ## [Most Successful NFL Team: Packers, Steelers, Cowboys or other?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-successful-nfl-team-packers-steelers-cowboys-or-other/523786)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-successful-nfl-team-packers-steelers-cowboys-or-other/523786 "2010-01-07T04:50:42Z")
There is a small debate going on the “steelers march to the Super Bowl” Thread that I though deserved it’s own friendly, discussiom. The question at hand is, which franchise can be considered the historically most succ… --- ## [Exalted players: Looking for a charm.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exalted-players-looking-for-a-charm/523587)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exalted-players-looking-for-a-charm/523587 "2010-01-07T02:22:01Z")
So, I’m starting up playing my first Exalted game, and I’ve got access to pretty much all the books (My GM has a disposable income and likes to have -everything- at hand). I realize that trying to go through every single… --- ## [WTF with the Denver Broncos sitting Marshall and Scheffler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-with-the-denver-broncos-sitting-marshall-and-scheffler/523429)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-with-the-denver-broncos-sitting-marshall-and-scheffler/523429 "2010-01-07T01:50:33Z")
OK, Josh McDaniels and Brandon Marshall don’t like each other. Fine, deal with it in the off season. You’re trying to make the playoffs. And where did Tony Scheffler come into all this? He gets benched too? I’m not a Br… --- ## [L.A. goes hunting for it's own football team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-a-goes-hunting-for-its-own-football-team/523927)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-a-goes-hunting-for-its-own-football-team/523927 "2010-01-06T21:50:32Z")
Seen here. I thought the Jaguars were doing pretty well this year. No? --- ## [Which sports records were set this decade and will probably never be broken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sports-records-were-set-this-decade-and-will-probably-never-be-broken/521226)
**Author:** [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sports-records-were-set-this-decade-and-will-probably-never-be-broken/521226 "2010-01-06T16:53:59Z")
I got to thinking about this following a conversation about Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden. Now that Bowden has retired, it seems all but impossible for any coach to ever catch Paterno’s record for Division I-A coaching w… --- ## [Philadelphia, PA: My 4-team city, in which I've shunned 3 of the 4.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philadelphia-pa-my-4-team-city-in-which-ive-shunned-3-of-the-4/523673)
**Author:** [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philadelphia-pa-my-4-team-city-in-which-ive-shunned-3-of-the-4/523673 "2010-01-06T16:09:31Z")
42 y/o. male. Born and raised in Philly. (Philadelphia, PA; USA) I need to get this out, because it’s apparently a big deal with people who know me, but it is true: I really, really, really, really am happy not watchi… --- ## [NCAA Athletic Scholarships/ESPN Outside the Lines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-athletic-scholarships-espn-outside-the-lines/523677)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-athletic-scholarships-espn-outside-the-lines/523677 "2010-01-06T12:57:04Z")
Did anyone catch ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” Sunday Morning? It was Part IV of four part series on the NCAA. Yesterday, it focused on the one-sided-ness of the contract between Student Athlete and the University, in fav… --- ## [Washington Redskins fire Vinny Cerrato; Mike Shanahan on deck as next HC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-redskins-fire-vinny-cerrato-mike-shanahan-on-deck-as-next-hc/521784)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-redskins-fire-vinny-cerrato-mike-shanahan-on-deck-as-next-hc/521784 "2010-01-06T11:55:12Z")
Don’t know if there’s enough Redskins fans (there are certainly enough Redskins haters) on the Dope, but yesterday was a banner day as Dan Snyder fired, er, I mean, Vinny Cerrato resigned from the Redskins. Instantly Bru… --- ## [Canada/US Hockey Gold Medal Junior Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-us-hockey-gold-medal-junior-game/523854)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-us-hockey-gold-medal-junior-game/523854 "2010-01-06T04:47:48Z")
Pass the nitroglycerin will ya? Holy crap, it was 5 - 3 US a few minutes ago, and thanks to Jordan Eberle it’s now 5 - 5 and going into overtime. I’m dying here. This is seriously good hockey. (With questionable refe… --- ## [Civilization IV: Complete advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-iv-complete-advice/522966)
**Author:** [@Speak\_to\_me\_Maddie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speak_to_me_Maddie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-iv-complete-advice/522966 "2010-01-06T00:07:52Z")
Cool. The wife gave me Civ IV Complete for Christmas. So I have been playing Civ IV plain vanilla for about a year and a half now. It is basically the only PC game I play. So now I have Warlords, Beyond the Sword, and C… --- ## [Online video game question (PSN or XBL)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-video-game-question-psn-or-xbl/523678)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-video-game-question-psn-or-xbl/523678 "2010-01-05T22:07:27Z")
So I read that EA Sports is shutting down their servers for a bunch of titles, including relatively recent ones like Madden 09 and NCAA Football 09. I was under the impression that for consoles (Playstation and Xbox), i… --- ## [The Celebrity Death Pool 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2009/475262)
**Author:** [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Replies:** 1773\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-celebrity-death-pool-2009/475262 "2010-01-05T21:30:01Z")
Here we go for 2009. The rules are exactly as before, but with one change to the awards: the “Inside Track with the Grim Reaper” Award now goes to the person with the most unique picks, not shared by everyone who had a u… --- ## [Seattle Pub Trivia 2009: The Undiscovered Country](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-pub-trivia-2009-the-undiscovered-country/481116)
**Author:** [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-pub-trivia-2009-the-undiscovered-country/481116 "2010-01-05T18:55:51Z")
It’s a new year, and time we had a new Seattle Pub Trivia thread. Here’s a link to The 2008 Thread. This is for those that want to participate in the SDMB member’s weekly attempt to show we’re smarter than the average b… --- ## [Ice hockey: "Where the Capitals shoot twice"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-hockey-where-the-capitals-shoot-twice/523708)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-hockey-where-the-capitals-shoot-twice/523708 "2010-01-05T17:36:29Z")
I am looking for hockey tickets on the secondary market and have seen several ads that tout seats “Where the Capitals shoot twice!” I’m not that big a hockey fan, what the heck does that mean? --- ## [Suggest 2000's-themed Trivial Pursuit style questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-2000s-themed-trivial-pursuit-style-questions/523117)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-2000s-themed-trivial-pursuit-style-questions/523117 "2010-01-05T15:21:15Z")
For my sister’s NYE party tomorrow we’re gonna have a game of Trivial Pursuit. The game I have is from the 1990s and consequently a lot of the questions are out of date. I’m compiling a newer set for people to use, relat… --- ## [What have they done to Harry Mason?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-they-done-to-harry-mason/523745)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-they-done-to-harry-mason/523745 "2010-01-05T14:46:12Z")
First, I must admit that I am a dirty, filthy Silent Hill junkie. Hell, I actually made the trip to Centralia PA just to see the place that is the inspiration for Silent Hill. The only game from the existing line-up I … --- ## [Will the whole White Album be available for Beatles Rock Band?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-whole-white-album-be-available-for-beatles-rock-band/523438)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-whole-white-album-be-available-for-beatles-rock-band/523438 "2010-01-05T13:49:33Z")
I’ve become quite addicted to Beatles Rock Band ever since I got it as a present, and I have quickly tired of the available songs, even after downloading the Abbey Road Medley and the rest of Sgt. Pepper’s. Really, what … --- ## [Most/least apt sports names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-least-apt-sports-names/523519)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-least-apt-sports-names/523519 "2010-01-05T08:37:19Z")
Ryan Longwell is the perfect name for an NFL kicker who is 22 out of 36 on field goals of 50+ yards for his career. Grant Balfour is also pretty apt for a MLB pitcher who has walked 4.7 batters/9 innings in his career. … --- ## [SDMB NFL Pick 'em, Survival, and Salary Cap leagues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-survival-and-salary-cap-leagues/506481)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-survival-and-salary-cap-leagues/506481 "2010-01-05T02:03:56Z")
I’ve combined the Pick em, and Survival and Salary caps leagues this year, since we typically don’t get enough discussion to warrant seperate threads, and I suspect most people will be in multiple groups. Last year’s pi… --- ## [NFL Week 17](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/523520)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/523520 "2010-01-05T01:29:14Z")
No week 17 thread yet? Well, here we go. It’s not nice and shiny, no betting lines, but it’s something. My Vikings were surgical on their first possession. That was nice to see. --- ## [Wii games for the over-sixty crowd](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-games-for-the-over-sixty-crowd/522813)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-games-for-the-over-sixty-crowd/522813 "2010-01-05T01:03:18Z")
She likes Snood, Bejeweled Blitz, and Spider Solitaire on her PC. He hasn’t played a game in years, but liked Tetris once upon a time. I’m not sure why they have a Wii, but they do, and they’d like some games. I’ve ne… --- ## [NFL Playoffs Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-thread/523611)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-thread/523611 "2010-01-05T01:00:54Z")
AKA the Official Pittsburgh Steelers March To Their Winter Homes In Boca Raton Thread. I think Cinci and New England will win next week, with the NE game being a much better game. That brings Cinci to the rusty Colts, w… --- ## [Did we have a preseason "Predict the Superbowl" thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-we-have-a-preseason-predict-the-superbowl-thread/523658)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-we-have-a-preseason-predict-the-superbowl-thread/523658 "2010-01-05T00:58:04Z")
If so,where is it? --- ## [Satan returns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satan-returns/523641)
**Author:** [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satan-returns/523641 "2010-01-05T00:52:46Z")
For those of you who already thought Boston was ruled by Satan, you now have your proof. It’s right on the back of the Bruins hockey jerseys that are about to be hot sellers. He’s just signed. (First name is Miroslav,… --- ## [Predictions for top sports stories of 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-top-sports-stories-of-2010/523635)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-for-top-sports-stories-of-2010/523635 "2010-01-05T00:36:03Z")
Take your best shot. Serious guesses or funny ones – just have at it. I’ll start. On the lighter side: “Raiders on verge of perfect season heading into 2011” “Danica Patrick admits to steroid use” “Rose, McGwire vote… --- ## [NFL Rules Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rules-question/523593)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-rules-question/523593 "2010-01-04T23:23:55Z")
I like watching a bit of American Football, and have a fairly decent grasp of the rules. But something came up in a game I was watching yesterday and I haven’t been able to find an answer to the rules question. I think … --- ## [Peyton Manning Myths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peyton-manning-myths/520519)
**Author:** [@Quercus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peyton-manning-myths/520519 "2010-01-04T23:03:43Z")
I just saw a thread with this title on a football board. Sadly when I looked it was some boring blah blah blah about good QBs and should they get credit for wins and blah blah, and the guy who plays for the professional… --- ## [Tebow's bible verse. Eph 2:8-10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tebows-bible-verse-eph-2-8-10/523361)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tebows-bible-verse-eph-2-8-10/523361 "2010-01-04T21:04:56Z")
Tebow is in the heavily Roman Catholic city of New Orleans and he’s wearing Ephesians 2:8-10 as his bible verse? Verse Is he trying to restart the Reformation? Tebow’s ego has gone stark raving mad. --- ## [Top 10 NFL offensive plays of the decade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-nfl-offensive-plays-of-the-decade/523279)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-nfl-offensive-plays-of-the-decade/523279 "2010-01-04T21:01:05Z")
I saw Chris Berman do this, and I thought his list sucked. Half of the plays were meaningful, not great. Like that stupid tuck rule play. How was that a great play? The ones I agree with: Tyree’s catch (#1, of course) … --- ## [What was the story on the FSU Florida lineman who fell asleep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-story-on-the-fsu-florida-lineman-who-fell-asleep/523340)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-story-on-the-fsu-florida-lineman-who-fell-asleep/523340 "2010-01-04T20:48:30Z")
In a Florida vs FSU game earlier this year, an offensive lineman on the right side appeared to go catatonic during a play. (video: http://www.wimp.com/footballplayer/) Did anyone ever get an explanation of what happen… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=511) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=513)