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Post by frozendisc on Apr 3, 2020 19:09:18 GMT -7
Made contact with McRugby. Keep him and family in prayer. He should be back on board soon Prayers to him and his family.......
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Post by totallybolted on Apr 3, 2020 19:42:08 GMT -7
For sure praying for him and the family. Let him know that, and also that he is missed here on the real CMB. Is he having health issues? no. family members. both sides
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Post by moekid on Apr 3, 2020 22:32:48 GMT -7
Is he having health issues? no. family members. both sides That’s too bad. Wishing Joe the best |
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Post by totallybolted on Apr 5, 2020 11:07:04 GMT -7
Tom Demsey passes away due to COVID 19
New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey died Saturday due to complications from the coronavirus. He was 73.
For decades, Dempsey was known for making one of the most famous kicks in NFL history. With the Saints trailing the Detroit Lions by two points — and just two seconds remaining in the game — Dempsey lined up for a then-record 63-yard field goal attempt.
Dempsey drilled the kick, setting a record that would last decades. He was mobbed by his teammates and was eventually carried off the field.
Born without fingers on his right hand and toes on his right foot, Dempsey played 11 seasons in the NFL. While only two came with the Saints, New Orleans was the place Dempsey considered home.
Dempsey’s 63-yard field goal stood until 2013, when it was broken by Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater and his 64-yard field goal. Five other kickers tied Dempsey’s record.
In 2012, Dempsey revealed he was dealing with dementia. He had been living in a senior center when he contracted the coronavirus. Dempsey was diagnosed with the virus on Mar. 25, according to his daughter Ashley.
While Dempsey’s symptoms were mild initially, his condition worsened. Dempsey was quarantined after contracting the virus, but was able to speak with his family every day over video chat.
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Post by jefa on Apr 5, 2020 16:33:50 GMT -7
IIRC, Dempsey's kicking approach was unique. He had a flat-tipped cleat and kicked the football straight-on. As kids, we would imitate his kicking style.
I think I have his football card buried away somewhere.
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Post by totallybolted on Apr 7, 2020 8:02:23 GMT -7
Bolts - Rams go hard knocks
The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers plan on moving into the still-under-construction SoFi Stadium later this year, and that might not be the only experience they share in 2020.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Rams and the Chargers will both be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which is set to be filmed this summer. This would be the first time more than one team is featured on “Hard Knocks,” which follows the trials and tribulations of a team as the players, coaches, and staff go through training camp and prepare for the regular season.
The team chosen for “Hard Knocks” is usually a team that struggled in the previous season, and both the Rams and Chargers fit the bill to some degree. The Chargers fell to a 5-11 record in 2019 a year after making the playoffs, and recently parted ways with longtime quarterback Philip Rivers. The Rams did better at 9-7, but that’s a major disappointment after making it to the Super Bowl just one season earlier. They also unexpectedly cut running back Todd Gurley, a talented star who struggled with knee issues in 2019.
This new, “supersized” version of “Hard Knocks” could be really entertaining, but there’s a big “IF” hanging over everything right now. “Hard Knocks” is filmed during training camp, and there’s no guarantee that training camps will be happening this summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sports leagues are shut down not just in the United States, but around the world. The Chinese Basketball Association has attempted to restart its suspended season, but has been forced to delay due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus. Japan set dates for the opening of the Nippon Professional Baseball season, but was also forced to delay.
In fact, according to Schefter, the announcement about “Hard Knocks” was pushed back due to the coronavirus. It was scheduled to be revealed at the NFL’s annual meeting, which was supposed to happen a week ago, but the meeting was canceled.
There’s no way to predict what the situation will be in several months when training camps are scheduled to kick off. For now, everything is moving forward as planned. According to Schefter, the official announcement about “Hard Knocks” is being further delayed as the NFL and NFL Films prepare for the upcoming virtual draft.
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Post by ohioboltfan on Apr 7, 2020 9:38:39 GMT -7
Bolts - Rams go hard knocks The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers plan on moving into the still-under-construction SoFi Stadium later this year, and that might not be the only experience they share in 2020. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Rams and the Chargers will both be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which is set to be filmed this summer. This would be the first time more than one team is featured on “Hard Knocks,” which follows the trials and tribulations of a team as the players, coaches, and staff go through training camp and prepare for the regular season. The team chosen for “Hard Knocks” is usually a team that struggled in the previous season, and both the Rams and Chargers fit the bill to some degree. The Chargers fell to a 5-11 record in 2019 a year after making the playoffs, and recently parted ways with longtime quarterback Philip Rivers. The Rams did better at 9-7, but that’s a major disappointment after making it to the Super Bowl just one season earlier. They also unexpectedly cut running back Todd Gurley, a talented star who struggled with knee issues in 2019. This new, “supersized” version of “Hard Knocks” could be really entertaining, but there’s a big “IF” hanging over everything right now. “Hard Knocks” is filmed during training camp, and there’s no guarantee that training camps will be happening this summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sports leagues are shut down not just in the United States, but around the world. The Chinese Basketball Association has attempted to restart its suspended season, but has been forced to delay due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus. Japan set dates for the opening of the Nippon Professional Baseball season, but was also forced to delay. In fact, according to Schefter, the announcement about “Hard Knocks” was pushed back due to the coronavirus. It was scheduled to be revealed at the NFL’s annual meeting, which was supposed to happen a week ago, but the meeting was canceled. There’s no way to predict what the situation will be in several months when training camps are scheduled to kick off. For now, everything is moving forward as planned. According to Schefter, the official announcement about “Hard Knocks” is being further delayed as the NFL and NFL Films prepare for the upcoming virtual draft. This can't be good. Isn't there some kind of curse associated with being on Hard Knocks?
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Post by cthommes on Apr 8, 2020 20:47:26 GMT -7
Bolts - Rams go hard knocks The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers plan on moving into the still-under-construction SoFi Stadium later this year, and that might not be the only experience they share in 2020. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Rams and the Chargers will both be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which is set to be filmed this summer. This would be the first time more than one team is featured on “Hard Knocks,” which follows the trials and tribulations of a team as the players, coaches, and staff go through training camp and prepare for the regular season. The team chosen for “Hard Knocks” is usually a team that struggled in the previous season, and both the Rams and Chargers fit the bill to some degree. The Chargers fell to a 5-11 record in 2019 a year after making the playoffs, and recently parted ways with longtime quarterback Philip Rivers. The Rams did better at 9-7, but that’s a major disappointment after making it to the Super Bowl just one season earlier. They also unexpectedly cut running back Todd Gurley, a talented star who struggled with knee issues in 2019. This new, “supersized” version of “Hard Knocks” could be really entertaining, but there’s a big “IF” hanging over everything right now. “Hard Knocks” is filmed during training camp, and there’s no guarantee that training camps will be happening this summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sports leagues are shut down not just in the United States, but around the world. The Chinese Basketball Association has attempted to restart its suspended season, but has been forced to delay due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus. Japan set dates for the opening of the Nippon Professional Baseball season, but was also forced to delay. In fact, according to Schefter, the announcement about “Hard Knocks” was pushed back due to the coronavirus. It was scheduled to be revealed at the NFL’s annual meeting, which was supposed to happen a week ago, but the meeting was canceled. There’s no way to predict what the situation will be in several months when training camps are scheduled to kick off. For now, everything is moving forward as planned. According to Schefter, the official announcement about “Hard Knocks” is being further delayed as the NFL and NFL Films prepare for the upcoming virtual draft. This can't be good. Isn't there some kind of curse associated with being on Hard Knocks? It's a curse to head coaches. So a blessing for Chargers fans. |
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Post by ohioboltfan on Apr 17, 2020 13:59:53 GMT -7
A Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbit, and a Buddhist monk walk into a bar....
...the Jewish rabbit tells the bartender "I must be a typo!"
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Post by lazylightning on Apr 18, 2020 8:44:32 GMT -7
A Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbit, and a Buddhist monk walk into a bar.... ...the Jewish rabbit tells the bartender "I must be a typo!" A termite walks into a bar and asks "Is the bar tender here?"
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Post by ohioboltfan on Apr 18, 2020 15:51:01 GMT -7
A Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbit, and a Buddhist monk walk into a bar.... ...the Jewish rabbit tells the bartender "I must be a typo!" A termite walks into a bar and asks "Is the bar tender here?" E-flat walks into a bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, we don't serve minors.” (I only have one more bar joke so hopefully more people will post theirs!)
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Post by afboltfan on May 22, 2020 8:52:31 GMT -7
Dang...
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Post by joemcrugby on May 22, 2020 9:16:19 GMT -7
SDSU politicians are keeping the incompetent tradition going strong in 2020. The SD City Attorney making demands like a past SD City Attorney (Aguirre).
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Aztecs ponder playing 2021 football season outside San Diego CountySan Diego State AD John David Wicker plans to look at various Southern California venues if Mission Valley land purchase isn’t completed soon
By KIRK KENNEY MAY 18, 20205:47 PM Could another football team from San Diego make itself at home in Carson? It’s one possibility San Diego State — which is growing increasingly frustrated by the process of acquiring the Mission Valley land from the city — says it plans to investigate if it is unable to complete its purchase in a timely manner. SDSU’s lease at SDCCU Stadium expires following the 2020 football season. John David Wicker, SDSU’s director of athletics, said he would explore opportunities throughout Southern California for the 2021 football season before committing to play again in aging SDCCU Stadium. The largest football venues in San Diego besides the Mission Valley stadium are at Southwestern College, Mesa College and USD. Each seats approximately 6,000 people, roughly 25 percent of what the Aztecs averaged for their six 2019 home games. This explains widening the search to Orange County and Los Angeles, which include several stadiums that would meet the Aztecs’ needs. That includes Carson’s Dignity Health Sports Park, which hosted the Chargers the past three seasons after the NFL franchise relocated from San Diego. “We’re going to go out and do our due diligence and see what other facilities are available in Southern California that give us the opportunity to provide a better game-day experience for our football team, our fans,” Wicker said. “We’ll look at the revenue and expense side as well because we are paying so much to be in the building. “Then, if we are a tenant somewhere else, we know we’re not going to have to worry about what happens if concrete starts falling in a Club area or the video board that is what, 20 or 30 years old, goes out.” Added Wicker: “I can say right now we can provide a better game-day atmosphere at one of those other buildings than we can in our building today.” SDSU signed a two-year lease before the 2019 season that requires the university to pay $1.1 million — plus concession and parking revenue — to rent the stadium. That totaled about $1.7 million in payments last season. “So knowing that at the end of this football season our lease would be up, I can’t imagine a situation where we would get the same deal we’ve currently got to lease the building,” Wicker said. SDSU’s 2021 season includes seven home games, with nonconference contests against New Mexico State, Utah and Towson and Mountain West games against Boise State, Fresno State, Nevada and New Mexico. While the schedule includes some attractive opponents, Wicker conceded asking a majority of the fan base to travel perhaps 100 miles each way would not be conducive to drawing large crowds. “That would be worst-case scenario and we would have to look at revenue vs. expense,” Wicker said. “There’s, obviously, a large alumni base in Orange County and Los Angeles that you can draw on to a certain extent, but it would be a challenge to convince our folks in San Diego (to travel).” But Wicker said SDSU can’t sit back and wait if the purchase of the Mission Valley property drags on. SDSU’s season ticket campaign begins in January each year, so the Aztecs would like to know where they’re playing well in advance of the season. “We’re not going to stand here,” Wicker said, “and at the end of the year, if we don’t have an opportunity to finalize that purchase and sale agreement, be like, ‘Oh, well, sign us up for whatever’s next with SDCCU.’ We’re going to study all of our opportunities.” One issue SDSU has, Wicker said, is that City Attorney Mara Elliott wanted the university to take responsibility for stadium costs before purchase of the land was completed.Wicker called that “troublesome and problematic.”“It’s a stadium that has hundreds of millions in deferred maintenance,” he said. “They have maintained it at the bare minimum to keep it open. This past couple years we’ve seen more maintenance issues than we’ve ever seen during our football season.
“We’re OK with paying for the building if we own the property and are building our new building because we know we have a finite time that we’ll be in the stadium.
“The hope is we don’t end up with a major maintenance issue in that time frame.
“We could be on the hook for that building for 10 years if we can’t get the purchase and sale agreement done.”SDSU is planning a new 35,000-seat football stadium, targeted to open in time for the 2022 season, on the 135-acre Mission Valley property it is negotiating to purchase from the city. Earlier this month the university submitted what it characterized as a final purchase contract in anticipation of its roughly 600-page document being presented to City Council members for approval Tuesday. However, Elliott simultaneously outlined the city’s remaining legal concerns in a lengthy memo, suggesting the deal, at least as presented, was not ready for a vote. The university had hoped to conclude purchase of the property by July — and keep its stadium construction on track — but that may not be possible after the deal failed to get on Tuesday’s Council agenda. A spokeswoman for Mayor Kevin Faulconer remained hopeful for an agreement, saying Monday in a statement: “The City is working hard at the City Council’s direction to ensure a fair deal that meets the spirit of Measure G. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with transformative potential for Mission Valley and the education system. “We want to get it right, and we’re confident that once this transaction is complete it will be something all San Diegans can be proud of.” Staff writer Lori Weisberg contributed to this report. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/story/2020-05-18/san-diego-state-football-aztecs-john-david-wicker-2021-season-sdccu-stadium-carson-mission-valley
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Post by cthommes on May 22, 2020 15:55:37 GMT -7
Dammit Spanos! Again with this?!
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Post by chargerfreak on May 23, 2020 3:45:46 GMT -7
Bolts - Rams go hard knocks The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers plan on moving into the still-under-construction SoFi Stadium later this year, and that might not be the only experience they share in 2020. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Rams and the Chargers will both be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which is set to be filmed this summer. This would be the first time more than one team is featured on “Hard Knocks,” which follows the trials and tribulations of a team as the players, coaches, and staff go through training camp and prepare for the regular season. The team chosen for “Hard Knocks” is usually a team that struggled in the previous season, and both the Rams and Chargers fit the bill to some degree. The Chargers fell to a 5-11 record in 2019 a year after making the playoffs, and recently parted ways with longtime quarterback Philip Rivers. The Rams did better at 9-7, but that’s a major disappointment after making it to the Super Bowl just one season earlier. They also unexpectedly cut running back Todd Gurley, a talented star who struggled with knee issues in 2019. This new, “supersized” version of “Hard Knocks” could be really entertaining, but there’s a big “IF” hanging over everything right now. “Hard Knocks” is filmed during training camp, and there’s no guarantee that training camps will be happening this summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sports leagues are shut down not just in the United States, but around the world. The Chinese Basketball Association has attempted to restart its suspended season, but has been forced to delay due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus. Japan set dates for the opening of the Nippon Professional Baseball season, but was also forced to delay. In fact, according to Schefter, the announcement about “Hard Knocks” was pushed back due to the coronavirus. It was scheduled to be revealed at the NFL’s annual meeting, which was supposed to happen a week ago, but the meeting was canceled. There’s no way to predict what the situation will be in several months when training camps are scheduled to kick off. For now, everything is moving forward as planned. According to Schefter, the official announcement about “Hard Knocks” is being further delayed as the NFL and NFL Films prepare for the upcoming virtual draft. This can't be good. Isn't there some kind of curse associated with being on Hard Knocks? Pffft. If there's not a curse, we can damn sure invent one.
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