When I was composing my post, I did a search to see when the Mariners and Seahawks were playing, to see if the games did overlap. AI said neither was playing tonight, and the Mariners’ season was over.
So I wouldn’t put a whole lot of stock in what AI has to say about the matter.
Agreed. I only included it because it listed an example, which I did not verify but theoretically could.
Here’s a proper source written by a human:
“If the Mariners also are scheduled to play at the same time, the Seahawks could push back their kickoff anywhere from 90 to 150 minutes, according to Seattle officials.”
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Schefter continued: “There is a similar but less likely scenario that could play out for the Monday night game on Oct. 20, when Game 7 of the American League Championship Series is scheduled to be played.“A lot has to happen to even get to this point, but if the Mariners somehow wind up hosting Game 7 of the ALCS, the game likely would have to start somewhere around 4:30 p.m. local time, with the Seahawks kicking off some 150 minutes later, according to city officials.”
Even AI doesn’t acknowledge that Seattle sports teams exist.
Somewhat related to the discussion: in 1985, the Royals hosted the Cardinals in Game 7 of the World Series. First pitch was just after 7:00 pm. The same day, the Chiefs hosted the Broncos. Kickoff was at noon, although I don’t know if it had originally been scheduled for 3:00, as many KC games started in the late window in that era.
The Broncos defeated the Chiefs (who weren’t very good in that decade) 28-10. The Royals won 11-0. I was at that game, and in the late innings we were chanting ‘Outscored the Chiefs! Outscored the Chiefs!’. Good times.
Apparently, ex running back/muscle hampster Doug Martin died after struggling with police who were investigating a burglary.
Not a lot of details yet, but no matter what it seems like a shame.
Here’s an article:
He was only 36, and was reportedly in police custody when he died.
Some fuel for the fire for those who think Mahomes gets more than his share of calls:
There weren’t any statistically significant differences in the penalty outcomes for the Chiefs in the regular season. But in the postseason, the Chiefs, on average, were 20 percent more likely to get first downs from defensive penalties committed by their opponents and about 30 percent more likely to have subjective calls like pass interference or roughing the passer ruled in their favor.
To top it all off, this uptick in postseason bias began when Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback in 2018.
https://www.chron.com/sports/article/chiefs-penalties-nfl-bias-21104163.php
Lions fans complaining about the refs while up 14 and cruising.
This is not a well-played game so far. Within a 2.5 minute span, it went punt - fumble - missed FG - interception - interception.
And the Lions should be up by much more than 14-3.
And they’re certainly not now: 14-9.
Detroit’s D certainly deserves a lot of props tonight, but damn that Jahmyr Gibbs looks to be a keeper. He’s only 23 note.
A muffed punt sure, but what about that rare brain spasm where it is a kickoff and the receiving team doesn’t field it and the kicking team recovers. Is that the same statistically as an onside kick?
Effectively, yes.
Many years ago, it was explained to me that all kickoffs are technically “onside kicks”; the practical distinction is that in what we’d usually consider to be an onside kick, the kicker is attempting to kick it just past 10 yards, and in such a way that his teammates have a good chance to recover it before the receiving team does.
Kicking it “normally” downfield, and being able to recover it because the returner suffered brain lock and didn’t grab it, is effectively, from a statistical standpoint, scored the same way.
I’m bummed by the Mariners loss but I am first and foremost a Seahawks fan, and watching a dominant win despite numerous mistakes is a salve on the wound. Seattle’s defense is brutal.