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[NCAAF] vBook: USC vs Notre Dame
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RuntheBall
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[Nearly] All-in. Split it between the spread an ND out-right.
The over-under was a bit tougher. I like our D, but I went with the over because I think we put up 35 if Tommy plays well. If he doesn't he probably throw a couple of pick-6's and its still high scoring.
The over-under was a bit tougher. I like our D, but I went with the over because I think we put up 35 if Tommy plays well. If he doesn't he probably throw a couple of pick-6's and its still high scoring.
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Do we have a line on this?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>How many campuses host a professional Gaelic Hurling match on campus? Don't miss it. 3PM at Arlotta Stadium (lacrosse field). Free</p>— Community Standards (@ocsnd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ocsnd/statuses/391581026868158465">October 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>How many campuses host a professional Gaelic Hurling match on campus? Don't miss it. 3PM at Arlotta Stadium (lacrosse field). Free</p>— Community Standards (@ocsnd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ocsnd/statuses/391581026868158465">October 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Its [loosely] Leinster vs. Munster, but they teams are renamed "Ireland" and "Fighting Irish". Not exactly sure what side is named what. I doubt there are odds though.
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4 billion on USC. PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!
Back in the early days of Wide World of Sports, they covered an All-Ireland Hurling Championship. The basics game was unknown to most of the American audience and so the announcers dialog was much like that with an exchange student at their first baseball game only with elements of football and basketball thrown in for clarity.
The field was about twice as big as an American football field and had non stop action. There were 15 players to a side and only 5 substitutions in the game were allowed, so injured players "toughed it out". It was emphasized that the players truly "played through the pain" as after the 5 substations were used a team had to play shorthanded.
The jerseys had no names and the numbers were assigned by the position the player manned on the field. It was emphasized that this was a "Team" game.
They described the Hurley, the wooden stick which looked like a medieval weapon, and the Sliotar, the ball, made of a rubber center covered in leather. The Sliotar could be carried on the Hurley for only 4 steps, then it had to be bounced on the ground before running another 4 steps a sort of rudimentary basketball dribbling.
Scoring took place by hurling the Sliotar over a the crossbar on football like goal posts for a point or better under the bar for three points.
Defenders could not cross-check or body check. However a defender could take a swipe with their Hurley at an the Sliotar being carried on the Hurley of an opposing player. IF the opponent's body was struck in the process, it was O.K. As long as the swipe was directed at the Sliotar, first.
The jerseys had no names and the numbers were assigned by the position the player manned on the field. It was emphasized that this was a "Team" game and there were few superstars like in American sports.
As the game progressed they described one barrel chested player as "The Mickey Mantle of Irish Hurling". "The Triple Threat". "Big, fast, powerful, and could score from anywhere on the field". "Unstoppable!"
"Mickey" had the Sliotar and was advancing upfield, alternating "dribbling" with deft passes to teammates including one behind the back pass ala Bob Cousey (ask your grandfather). Incredibly his teammates hit him right back with a give and go as he weaved his way up the huge field. The announcer gushed that even at this great distance "Mickey" was within range. Just then, a defender with both feet planted, took a two handed swipe at the Sliotar atop "Mickey's" waist high Hurley. The defender took a cut like he was focused on a belt high fastball ... only his swing was a tad low and slid
under "Mickey's" Hurley and caught him square in the baby maker. The announcer groaned in empathy at the hit.
The jerseys had no names and the numbers were assigned by the position the player manned on the field. It was emphasized that this was a "Team" game and there were few superstars like in American sports.
No safety equipment is worn in Hurling. No helmets, no pads, ... no cups. The big, burly, "Mickey" dropped face down, motionless, as the ball rolled wildly forward. The camera followed the action, then as the defenders became attackers, the camera moved back past the motionless "Mickey" which the stunned announcers neglected to mention. No injury stoppage, no substitute, the action continued on abated and went all the way down to the far goal. Then the action moved back in the other direction past the prone "Mickey" curled up in a fetal position, trying to breathe deeply. By then the schocked announcer had his composure back and reiterated the limited substitution rule and stressed the toughness of these men playing through pain. He noted firmly. "Mickey" would play on. In the background you could hear the color commentary announcer say in a sub rosa voice, "I hope he has children already."
That was American's introduction to Hurling.
The field was about twice as big as an American football field and had non stop action. There were 15 players to a side and only 5 substitutions in the game were allowed, so injured players "toughed it out". It was emphasized that the players truly "played through the pain" as after the 5 substations were used a team had to play shorthanded.
The jerseys had no names and the numbers were assigned by the position the player manned on the field. It was emphasized that this was a "Team" game.
They described the Hurley, the wooden stick which looked like a medieval weapon, and the Sliotar, the ball, made of a rubber center covered in leather. The Sliotar could be carried on the Hurley for only 4 steps, then it had to be bounced on the ground before running another 4 steps a sort of rudimentary basketball dribbling.
Scoring took place by hurling the Sliotar over a the crossbar on football like goal posts for a point or better under the bar for three points.
Defenders could not cross-check or body check. However a defender could take a swipe with their Hurley at an the Sliotar being carried on the Hurley of an opposing player. IF the opponent's body was struck in the process, it was O.K. As long as the swipe was directed at the Sliotar, first.
The jerseys had no names and the numbers were assigned by the position the player manned on the field. It was emphasized that this was a "Team" game and there were few superstars like in American sports.
As the game progressed they described one barrel chested player as "The Mickey Mantle of Irish Hurling". "The Triple Threat". "Big, fast, powerful, and could score from anywhere on the field". "Unstoppable!"
"Mickey" had the Sliotar and was advancing upfield, alternating "dribbling" with deft passes to teammates including one behind the back pass ala Bob Cousey (ask your grandfather). Incredibly his teammates hit him right back with a give and go as he weaved his way up the huge field. The announcer gushed that even at this great distance "Mickey" was within range. Just then, a defender with both feet planted, took a two handed swipe at the Sliotar atop "Mickey's" waist high Hurley. The defender took a cut like he was focused on a belt high fastball ... only his swing was a tad low and slid
under "Mickey's" Hurley and caught him square in the baby maker. The announcer groaned in empathy at the hit.
The jerseys had no names and the numbers were assigned by the position the player manned on the field. It was emphasized that this was a "Team" game and there were few superstars like in American sports.
No safety equipment is worn in Hurling. No helmets, no pads, ... no cups. The big, burly, "Mickey" dropped face down, motionless, as the ball rolled wildly forward. The camera followed the action, then as the defenders became attackers, the camera moved back past the motionless "Mickey" which the stunned announcers neglected to mention. No injury stoppage, no substitute, the action continued on abated and went all the way down to the far goal. Then the action moved back in the other direction past the prone "Mickey" curled up in a fetal position, trying to breathe deeply. By then the schocked announcer had his composure back and reiterated the limited substitution rule and stressed the toughness of these men playing through pain. He noted firmly. "Mickey" would play on. In the background you could hear the color commentary announcer say in a sub rosa voice, "I hope he has children already."
That was American's introduction to Hurling.
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Spent half on women and booze. Wasted the rest.
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Hate betting on them to win!!!!!!!!!! SMH
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Lost my entire nest egg, and drinking a strong Saison Ale to celebrate. **** USC