The "I'm not going to jinx it" thread 2016

[Ultrarunner]

Back again.

From last year: Every year we get upset threads and then jinx the underdog. This year, let's try something different.
Any time we see an upset brewing, say Bobby Hurley's Buffalo squad taking on some Wildcats, we talk about field hockey, or beer, or gardening.
Of course, as with the observer effect suggests that simply one's awareness is enough to jinx the whole dang enterprise.

I'm going to skip the beer convo and I'm not a hockey fan. I'm a runner, but with a bum foot. As it happens, late middle-aged/early fossils should not jump off the top of retaining walls. For the short term, I'm not a runner, I'm a Rider.

[MCFinARL]

Back again.

From last year: Every year we get upset threads and then jinx the underdog. This year, let's try something different.
Any time we see an upset brewing, say Bobby Hurley's Buffalo squad taking on some Wildcats, we talk about field hockey, or beer, or gardening.
Of course, as with the observer effect suggests that simply one's awareness is enough to jinx the whole dang enterprise.

I'm going to skip the beer convo and I'm not a hockey fan. I'm a runner, but with a bum foot. As it happens, late middle-aged/early fossils should not jump off the top of retaining walls. For the short term, I'm not a runner, I'm a Rider.

Um, ironic choice in field hockey since Duke field hockey lost to the Heels in the NCAA semifinals today. That was "supposed" to happen according to rankings, but still....

[rsvman]

nice try. I applaud the effort, albeit in a losing cause.

[Ultrarunner]

nice try. I applaud the effort, albeit in a losing cause.

I'd done better to bet on extreme weather, a la Hurricanes. Still, it's a fun thread. There was one team in particular that it worked well for last year, though. And we did have the good sense to lock last year's right after the Final Four games.

[CDu]

I'd done better to bet on extreme weather, a la Hurricanes. Still, it's a fun thread. There was one team in particular that it worked well for last year, though. And we did have the good sense to lock last year's right after the Final Four games.

I think the Hurricanes were technically favored in that game.

[Ultrarunner]

I think the Hurricanes were technically favored in that game.

By Pomeroy, yes. By ranking, the size of the thumping is impressive. Have no idea what the betting line might be.

The MD game was more interesting. Rider was up about 10 with 11 minutes to go. I think that was right before I reintroduced the thread.

[MCFinARL]

By Pomeroy, yes. By ranking, the size of the thumping is impressive. Have no idea what the betting line might be.

The MD game was more interesting. Rider was up about 10 with 11 minutes to go. I think that was right before I reintroduced the thread.

Pretty sure it is not really your fault, though I can see why you might be feeling a little guilty. Sadly, it's not unusual for a team that gets off to a great start despite being severely overmatched in talent to run out of steam late in the game....

[CDu]

By Pomeroy, yes. By ranking, the size of the thumping is impressive. Have no idea what the betting line might be.

The MD game was more interesting. Rider was up about 10 with 11 minutes to go. I think that was right before I reintroduced the thread.

I remember seeing Miami -2.5, so I think the betting line was for Miami. Still, the margin of victory was quite impressive.

[lotusland]

Sheep reportedly lost in the cornfield

[DST Fan]

-5 with 5 to go

[DST Fan]

-3 with 1:56 to go

[DST Fan]

-3 with 46 seconds to go

[DST Fan]

-3 with 6 seconds to go

[TruBlu]

Down goes the #1 cheaters!!!

[Blue KevIL]

It's a FINAL!

UNC 67
UNI 71

[DST Fan]

Uni uni uni

[CDu]

Yay!

[uh_no]

1-1 on the year? not a bad record!

[Skitzle]

1-1 on the year? not a bad record!

I rolled my eyes when this thread was opened again this year, but just now instead of rolling I am lol-ing. Long live the unjinx thread!

[Ultrarunner]

I rolled my eyes when this thread was opened again this year, but just now instead of rolling I am lol-ing. Long live the unjinx thread!

Well, thank you. And if you look at last year, you know who you'd find this thread worked best on?

[Troublemaker]

I can't believe I'm the first to post this. Wake Up, people!

[Tripping William]

I can't believe I'm the first to post this. Wake Up, people!

If I. were U., I'd keep posting regularly in this thread. Hoosier inspiration? :o

[MCFinARL]

I can't believe I'm the first to post this. Wake Up, people!

Yowzah! Was not paying attention at all. Fun upset and nice for the ACC, but kind of takes the luster off our ACC-Big 10 matchup.

[TruBlu]

Could there be another "paper Tiger" being exposed tonight?

[MCFinARL]

Could there be another "paper Tiger" being exposed tonight?

Too soon to Mark it down, but I will be watching that score with eagle eyes.

[Tripping William]

Too soon to Mark it down, but I will be watching that score with eagle eyes.

Me too. Pass the kielbasa.

[Ultrarunner]

Too soon to Mark it down, but I will be watching that score with eagle eyes.

My eyes might get a little bleary - I'm working on divining the proper ratio of eggnog to brandy.
It should achieve an appropriate golden hue without mauling the finish.

[MCFinARL]

My eyes might get a little bleary - I'm working on divining the proper ratio of eggnog to brandy.
It should achieve an appropriate golden hue without mauling the finish.

Annnd, it's done, and you can Marq-uette down.

[jipops]

North By Northwest, very strong Hitchcock movie. Though I've only seen the first half of it.

[Ultrarunner]

North By Northwest, very strong Hitchcock movie. Though I've only seen the first half of it.

I'm gonna walk away whistling, and make myself another eggnog. It's a little warm here in the Northwest for the full Christmas treatment, but one is allowed to believe in miracles.

[JasonEvans]

North By Northwest, very strong Hitchcock movie. Though I've only seen the first half of it.

No. Shhhhh. Don't even crack jokes in this thread about it. This is too precious!

[jipops]

No. Shhhhh. Don't even crack jokes in this thread about it. This is too precious!

As precious as Kanye and Kim's kid?

[OldPhiKap]

Drinking a Tom Collins, but think I am just a bit off . . . .

[lotusland]

Check out the discovery channel - a pack of wolves taking down a tiger. The tiger had already been wounded by a wiley eagle and is not at full strength though.

[moonpie23]

some felines not as "sharp" tonight....

[Ultrarunner]

some felines not as "sharp" tonight...

Waaaiiiittttt . . . . and think happy thoughts.

[Ultrarunner]

May the Red Bird of happiness visit us tonight.

[Troublemaker]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bf/Wildcats_promo.jpg

[Ultrarunner]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bf/Wildcats_promo.jpg

Great, Now the rest of us have to up our game. :)

[moonpie23]

other fetid wins as well...

[rsvman]

Rumor has it that in some places, packs of feral felines can actually gang up on horned mammals with hooves.

[OldPhiKap]

Going to bed while the cats lead the sheep. Slumber in peace.

9F.

[jacone21]

When I listen to my "Point of Know Return" album, it puts me in such a relaxed State.

[Ultrarunner]

When I listen to my "Point of Know Return" album, it puts me in such a relaxed State.

I could have gone with Hold On (to the stupid basketball!) but it seems like tonight was more like Dust in the Wind.

[devildeac]

"The itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the water spout..."

[mr. synellinden]

There might be something interesting bruing in Westwood. If UC Lew Alcindor, you can ask him about it.

[rsvman]

oh, the cat's in the cradle
and the silver spoon,
little boy bruin
the man in the moon....

[MCFinARL]

What happens in Cali grates on Cali?

[westwall]

There might be something interesting bruin-ing in Westwood. If UC Lew Alcindor, you can ask him about it.

Think I fixed it for you? UCLA IS looking good!

[Troublemaker]

Fabulous he (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:14286252)

[OldPhiKap]

It would certainly be ironic if UCLA became the Bill Walton Champion

[OldPhiKap]

So . . . Per Grateful Red, the Bruins are now the champs to beat.

[Ultrarunner]

Think I fixed it for you? UCLA IS looking good!

Get off an aircraft, pop in to DBR, and find you all doing a fine job. :)

Forget Kentucky BBQ. They're toast - though only temporarily.

[burnspbesq]

you can hear, from far and near
The Mighty Bruins roar

That was a heck of a performance.

[Duke95]

UCLA looked very good in this game. Defended well, protected the ball, spread the court well, attacked the basket, rebounded.

Briscoe is a player though.

[uh_no]

So . . . Per Grateful Red, the Bruins are now the champs to beat.

I never thought I'd see the day! The belt returns home.

pretty good chance it goes to the zags or UNC next.

[moonpie23]

cats pause in predicable form... (http://kentucky.forums.rivals.com/forums/rupp-rafters-basketball-forum.26/)

[Ichabod Drain]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfTBsm_LqXY

This was Poythress' fifth foul also...

[mattman91]

Bobby Hurley may be a pretty good coach.

[devildeac]

Bobby Hurley may be a pretty good coach.

Too much time for you in the warm NC sun, you devil?

[moonpie23]

hard to shoot over the cats...

[Ultrarunner]

hard to shoot over the cats...

True, but that not the only shocker for the day. More to come, methinks. Later, gator.

[KenTankerous]

Easy there fellas.

We need to take a long, horn look at today's games and see whats really shakin'...

[Tripping William]

Anybody remember the TV show "Get Smart"? I liked it. I also liked the Six Million Dollar Man. What was that guy's name again? Steve Austin, maybe?

[westwall]

Anybody remember the TV show "Get Smart"? I liked it. I also liked the Six Million Dollar Man. What was that guy's name again? Steve Austin, maybe?

YES! Texas by 2! Heels go down.

[subzero02]

Razor thin finish... carolina goes down by a hair

[KenTankerous]

I hate the sheep as much as anybody but no way that shot was in time.

[weezie]

Totes in time. The longhorny hook.

[KenTankerous]

that ball was still in his palm when the light lit.

but nc chapel hill lost so ok

but the ball was in his palm...

[Tripping William]

that ball was still in his palm when the light lit.

but nc chapel hill lost so ok

but the ball was in his palm...

But where was it when the clock hit zero.zero?

[Indoor66]

But where was it when the clock hit zero.zero?

I-n T-h-e A-i-r!

[devildeac]

Poor beavers. Dam.

[moonpie23]

I hate the sheep as much as anybody but no way that shot was in time.

actually, it was...

[A-Tex Devil]

Was at the game. Well played game by both teams. Shaka could do some amazing things here in Austin. Rick Barnes coaching same team loses 70-55.

[devildeac]

Was at the game. Well played game by both teams. Shaka could do some amazing things here in Austin. Rick Barnes coaching same team loses 70-55.

Just like Clemson: clap, clap, clap/clap/clap.:o

[OldPhiKap]

Was at the game. Well played game by both teams. Shaka could do some amazing things here in Austin. Rick Barnes coaching same team loses 70-55.

Agreed, and Shaka can build some buzz --> better recruiting than Barnes.

[lotusland]

Might not be a High Point of the season for the Wolfpack.

[lotusland]

Beejay Anya shoots 34% from the line??? Clutch shot from Barber but the Pack doesn't look great at this point.

[devildeac]

Might not be a High Point of the season for the Wolfpack.


Beejay Anya shoots 34% from the line??? Clutch shot from Barber but the Pack doesn't look great at this point.

And y'all know too damn well how the Pack is gonna play when we face off this season.

[Ultrarunner]

Looking for news to buck me up ....

[sagegrouse]

It may be time to wake up and see what's happening to the X-Men.

Spartan accommodations in the Pistons arena; better suited for grizzlies.

[lotusland]

What's more embarrassing than getting whipped by your little brother ?

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Man, the MSU/Oakland game was great. Oakland never withered and hit what seemed like 100% from the line for the last 5 of the game and all of OT.

Felt bad for the tough loss.

[ChillinDuke]

Great MSU game. And nice dodge by Sparty.

Hooever goes down next, it would take a golden performance.

(The dos)

- Chillin

[ChillinDuke]

I tell ya, I'm not really a Virginia hater but they certainly seem like they're impeding Cal at times on their drives/motion offense.

- Chillin

[ChillinDuke]

Wow. Monster 3 from Perrantes with a hand in his face to dodge the home loss.

Cal looked young and disjointed.

UVA looked basically UVA-ish.

- Chillin

[Kfanarmy]

Man, the MSU/Oakland game was great. Oakland never withered and hit what seemed like 100% from the line for the last 5 of the game and all of OT.

Felt bad for the tough loss.

Yep...took a blocking call on one end and a charge call on the other against Oakland back-to-back to give MSU the two possession lead with a minute or so left in overtime. I'm not sure about the block call on Oakland that gave MSU the lead there at the end. The charge was ok, though the MSU player acted like he got hit by a truck.

MSU is going to have a bit of a difficult time out of conference. Their's is the only conference I've seen that is still allowing a lot of contact (football-esque) by the defense. Their inability to adjust to officiating was really evident.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Yep...took a blocking call on one end and a charge call on the other against Oakland back-to-back to give MSU the two possession lead with a minute or so left in overtime. I'm not sure about the block call on Oakland that gave MSU the lead there at the end. The charge was ok, though the MSU player acted like he got hit by a truck.

MSU is going to have a bit of a difficult time out of conference. Their's is the only conference I've seen that is still allowing a lot of contact (football-esque) by the defense. Their inability to adjust to officiating was really evident.

I have no idea why Oakland wasn't more aggressive in taking it inside to draw more fouls on the Spartans in the second half. They had two guys fouled out, and four guys with four by the end of the game. At the rate Oakland was hitting FTs, MSU would have to choose between matador defense and taking their lumps at the line with the clock stopped.

[OldPhiKap]

X may make the spot, but Danny Manning is leading the treasure hunt early.

[Tripping William]

X may make the spot, but Danny Manning is leading the treasure hunt early.

Ummm, I don't need Marty McFly, Doc Brown or a souped-up Delorean to tell you how this one ends. This game was on Tuesday....

[OldPhiKap]

Ummm, I don't need Marty McFly, Doc Brown or a souped-up Delorean to tell you how this one ends. This game was on Tuesday...

Lol, did not know that.

Of course, just watched the 30 for 30 about Reggie Miller and the Knicks from the mid-90's. (Outstanding btw, as always, even though I don't care about either team). So Tuesday might as well be a stream buffer delay.

[Ultrarunner]

I hope everyone has had a great holiday season so far - and that it continues into a grand New Year and New Era.

I am headed to Kenya for the next seven weeks, so my opportunities to jinx things should be at an all-time low. See you all (figuratively and virtually) around the tip off for the Virginia game.

LGD!

[brevity]

FB: Folks in Waco would label a certain ACC football coach as "all hat, no cattle".

[Tripping William]

FB: Folks in Waco would label a certain ACC football coach as "all hat, no cattle".

And wouldn't be sheepish in doing so.

[timmy c]

FB: Folks in Waco would label a certain ACC football coach as "all hat, no cattle".


And wouldn't be sheepish in doing so.

DBR and those puns.... Guess I will have to grin and bear it.

[Tripping William]

DBR and those puns... Guess I will have to grin and bear it.

That just Briles my backside ....

[cato]

DBR and those puns... Guess I will have to grin and bear it.

Could be worse. You could be green with envy.

[A-Tex Devil]

Old square face DC is getting his pants pulled down. 535 yards rushing. And Baylor doesn't have its top 2 QBs, top WR or top RB

If you think I am jinxing it, I don't care because I win either way. UNC gets pantsed, or Art Briles, just a couple steps above former Baylor coach Dave Bliss on the scumbag scale (Google Sam Ukwuachu) chokes again.

[westwall]

I would say let's get back to the point of this thread, but there are no games tonight, are there??



Could be worse. You could be green with envy.

[hallcity]

My joy is not complete. There's no meltdown at IC. Guess that proves they don't really care about football in Chapel Hill.

[moonpie23]

heels looked good...

[fisheyes]

My joy is not complete. There's no meltdown at IC. Guess that proves they don't really care about football in Chapel Hill.

Ah yes...but this quote is the best:

'Handshakes at the end of game was the first time some of our defensive players have touched their running backs.'

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!

[lotusland]

Announcer mentioned at one point that the heels were still under a cloud of the NCAA investigation but they think they'll come out if it ok. At least they lost.

[Faustus]

Hitler thought he'd be able to romp successfully through Russia, too, but didn't have ESPN announcers to cover for him...

[arnie]

heels looked good...

Particularly wrt punt defense. They didn't allow Baylor a single punting yard.

[devildeac]

Hitler thought he'd be able to romp successfully through Russia, too, but didn't have ESPN announcers to cover for him...

Never thought I'd see the day where a DBR poster could associate Hitler, Russia, WWII strategy and espn together. Sporks a-waiting if someone can (realiably/resaonably) work Woodrow (not volleyball) Wilson and maybe some KenPom stats into the discussion, too.:rolleyes:;)

[Blue KevIL]

Down goes Sparty (without Denzel Valentine)...

Michigan State (1) 70 at Iowa (NR) 83 -- FINAL

[Merlindevildog91]

Michigan State was inept against the 2-3 zone.

[Indoor66]

I'm watching unCheat play Clemson and have had to mute me TV. Does Bilas ever quit talking?

[mattman91]

Breaking out the tomahawk chop for the first time since baseball season.

[-jk]

Way too soon...

<yeesh>

-jk

[MCFinARL]

But, um, with 49 seconds left is it too soon to talk about whether it is hokie to be cavalier about what is happening in Blacksburg?

[MCFinARL]

Annd, the Hokies are giant killers, following their win over NC State with a win over UVA.

[Tripping William]

Oh my God Shammgod. Wojo cooks with a deep friar? Some divine providence right there.

[moonpie23]

cats have a hair ball...

[DukieTiger]

cats have a hair ball...

In their defense, it is the greatest hair ball of its generation.

[brevity]

Pauley wanna crack another Wildcat team?

[MCFinARL]

Did I just see Tony Bennett rambling like a wreck?

[Tripping William]

Did I just see Tony Bennett rambling like a wreck?

Was Lady Gaga riding shotgun?

[MCFinARL]

Was Lady Gaga riding shotgun?

She might as well have been. :)

PS would spork you if I could

[NYBri]

She might as well have been. :)

PS would spork you if I could

Sporked him for you. Deservedly so.

[devildeac]

It's a bit premature but hoping the Trojans can provide an adequate barrier tonight. At home, of course. Against the 'Cats. Just to be clear. Protecting home court advantage and all that stuff.

[Tripping William]

It's a bit premature but hoping the Trojans can provide an adequate barrier tonight. At home, of course. Against the 'Cats. Just to be clear. Protecting home court advantage and all that stuff.

Things might turn out badly if their defense has even the slightest little leak.

[Furniture]

I personally find this thread very frustrating. What are you guys talking about?

[Tripping William]

I personally find this thread very frustrating. What are you guys talking about?

Oranges.

[Furniture]

Oranges.

Vs. funny blue apples?
Gottcha..

[Tripping William]

Vs. funny blue apples?
Gottcha..

And maybe a sad berry.

[burnspbesq]

Fight on ... for four overtimes.

[burnspbesq]

Cue up "Conquest."

[uh_no]

looks like those holding up their trousers with Walton brand belts will be able to keep their pants on tonight :(

[devildeac]

Trojans survive last second scare.

[Indoor66]

Trojans survive last second scare.

That is not the first time that has happened....:confused::p:cool:

[freshmanjs]

I personally find this thread very frustrating. What are you guys talking about?

Agree -- really would be nice if we had a simple thread that alerted to interesting games without the silly puns and cryptic messages.

[OldPhiKap]

Agree -- really would be nice if we had a simple thread that alerted to interesting games without the silly puns and cryptic messages.

If so, I hope it is labeled "MBB" for those of us who only read this site for football content.



(Or, the "what games are you watching tonight" thread may be more straightforward.)

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Agree -- really would be nice if we had a simple thread that alerted to interesting games without the silly puns and cryptic messages.

Admitted punster here, but I believe that the subtleties and obfuscation are supposed to keep the jinxes away rather than saying "USC about to surprise Arizona!"

[freshmanjs]

Admitted punster here, but I believe that the subtleties and obfuscation are supposed to keep the jinxes away rather than saying "USC about to surprise Arizona!"

Yeah I know. It's interesting that people think posts on a message board impact the outcomes of games.

[uh_no]

Agree -- really would be nice if we had a simple thread that alerted to interesting games without the silly puns and cryptic messages.

so start a thread then.

the people on this thread are on this thread because they want to reference ongoing games with silly puns and cryptic messages. nobody is forcing you to read it or stopping you from creating a thread which you might prefer.

that said, any time this thread is on the top, i just look at ESPN top 25....or at UNC....guaranteed there's a close game going on.

[DukieTiger]

Agree -- really would be nice if we had a simple thread that alerted to interesting games without the silly puns and cryptic messages.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/scoreboard

[Ultrarunner]

so start a thread then.

the people on this thread are on this thread because they want to reference ongoing games with silly puns and cryptic messages. nobody is forcing you to read it or stopping you from creating a thread which you might prefer.

that said, any time this thread is on the top, i just look at ESPN top 25...or at UNC...guaranteed there's a close game going on.

Hey, they're not all silly and cryptic. :D Sometimes they're downright clever.

Sadly, none of those are ever mine, but the general point stands.

[devildeac]

Yeah I know. It's interesting that people think posts on a message board impact the outcomes of games.

What a disappointment to read that we have no impact here with our silliness. Guess I'd better not send my letter to Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny for 2016, though they both brought me some nice gifts and candy this year.:o

;)

[freshmanjs]

What a disappointment to read that we have no impact here with our silliness. Guess I'd better not send my letter to Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny for 2016, though they both brought me some nice gifts and candy this year.:o

;)

I get the sarcasm, but there have been posters here who got legitimately angry when someone "jinxed" an upset in the making.

[brevity]

I personally find this thread very frustrating. What are you guys talking about?


Agree -- really would be nice if we had a simple thread that alerted to interesting games without the silly puns and cryptic messages.

I said it last season, but it bears repeating. This is the best thread on DBR. I don't know what thread would be second, but it's a distant second.

That said, you have to keep up for the thread to work at all. Its only use is "hey, this game is on right now and it could become verrrrrry interesting." It makes no sense to read through the thread after the fact. It's too disjointed, and often there is no resolution. I posted "Pauley wanna crack another Wildcat team?" a few days ago, and did not follow up with the outcome: Arizona (like Kentucky) lost at UCLA. But the resolution is irrelevant. Maybe the upset happens, or maybe it doesn't.

I don't get all of the references either. If I'm late to the thread, I don't bother to figure them out. And that's probably the lesson here: don't bother. There are a number of threads I don't care about on DBR. For example, while I am neither for or against beer, I have no interest in discussing it. We've had 2,958 posts to the Presidential race thread from February to December, a time when the only valid answer to the poll question is a stronger-worded variation of "To heck with you, it's not 2016 yet." And I have no idea why people are still posting to the current thread on the UNC scandal. If something important happens, I'll probably hear about it elsewhere, and even if I don't, DBR will tell me: the mods will close that thread and make a new one.

So here's what I do. I go to the Forum Actions dropdown menu, and click "Mark Forums Read." Instant clean slate. Then any new posts will be really new when you click the "New" button next to the thread title.


I get the sarcasm, but there have been posters here who got legitimately angry when someone "jinxed" an upset in the making.

Sure, but that was in the olden era of 2013-2014, when people would start a new upset alert thread that seemingly never came to fruition. We'd all be quietly watching UNC losing to, say, Georgia Tech, and then someone would post a thread about it and immediately reverse the fortune. It's the equivalent to talking about a no-hitter in baseball. Or like I said in this failed upset alert thread (http://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?32425), "It's like firing an arrow at the pitcher throwing the no-hitter." These threads (this one and its predecessor) emerged as the fun alternative to that. Sometimes it doesn't work, but its success percentage is way better than the upset alert threads were.

And as for the idea that silly message board posts have no impact on real life sports games, are you honestly going to stand in the way of us trying to ensure that Carolina fans absorb every ounce of the pain they so richly deserve?

[moonpie23]

Agree -- really would be nice if we had a simple thread that alerted to interesting games without the silly puns and cryptic messages.

wow.....buzz-stripper....


so, listen up, folks.......no fun here......got it?

[Indoor66]

wow...buzz-stripper...


so, listen up, folks...no fun here...got it?

But those oh so serious posters have sooooooo much to say and the rest of us are using their bandwidth!

[Furniture]

I find it frustrating but not to the point of losing sleep more at my own stupidity of what the heck the posts mean.

[OldPhiKap]

This is not an exclusive duality.

The jinx thread is clearly tongue-in-cheek humor and attempts at wit.

For straight discussion, I would again suggest the "what are you watching tonight" thread as a perfect place to post "UNC is down big to State right now" or whatever.

Personally, I do not believe in jinxes but enjoy this thread immensely. The only thing that annoys me is bulletin board material about upcoming Duke games (like guaranteeing we'll beat some team by 20) because those things can influence the outcome of the game if picked up by the other team.

[Tripping William]

All this meta-discussion this afternoon and not a single post about Clemson>Louisville. (I'd have done it, but was getting fresh air until after that game ended.)

FWIW (not a lot): This is my favorite DBR thread. Loved it last year, and was ecstatic when Ultrarunner started it again this year.

[KenTankerous]

Did we just spent the last page of the 2nd greatest DBR thread ever talking about how we talk about what we don't talk about?

Look tigers, it just aint in the cards today.


You're welcome.

[OldPhiKap]

Did we just spent the last page of the 2nd greatest DBR thread ever talking about how we talk about what we don't talk about?

Look tigers, it just aint in the cards today.


You're welcome.

The first rule of jinx thread is -- don't talk about jinx thread.

[BD80]

...

The jinx thread is clearly tongue-in-cheek humor and attempts at wit.
...

I feel I am equipped to do a half-decent job

[uh_no]

I feel I am equipped to do a half-decent job

better than only picking nits

[DukieInKansas]

The first rule of jinx thread is -- don't talk about jinx thread.

Couldn't spork you - but this was exactly the thought that went through my mind.

[MCFinARL]

What a disappointment to read that we have no impact here with our silliness. Guess I'd better not send my letter to Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny for 2016, though they both brought me some nice gifts and candy this year.:o

;)

Of course you can. Just don't ask them to bring Duke championships because it might upset the weauf (sp?) gods.

[MCFinARL]

I feel I am equipped to do a half-decent job

That's good enough here, we don't expect Wittgenstein.

[devildeac]

I feel I am equipped to do a half-decent job

Ahh, another half-wit, just like me:rolleyes:.

[devildeac]

better than only picking nits

Would that make us nit wits?

;)

[Indoor66]

Would that make us nit wits?

;)

Not at all. That would be ½ nit wits. :D:rolleyes::cool: (And I qualify!)

[MCFinARL]

Not at all. That would be ½ nit wits. :D:rolleyes::cool: (And I qualify!)

Personally, as I read this thread, I am starting to feel a little dim....

[OldPhiKap]

Little known fact: Jayhawks are flatland birds. Not a good pet for a Mountaineer.

[KenTankerous]

Not to be too cavalier in the face of a hurricane, but mySelf, I'm digging on some John Denver this evening.

[Tripping William]

Not to be too cavalier in the face of a hurricane, but mySelf, I'm digging on some John Denver this evening.

Dorothy must have been a miner's lady, stranger to blue water.

[Tripping William]

And it's raining Kats and Dogs in horse country.

[devildeac]

If you're Smart, you'll want to horn in on this game before too long:

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400831514

[devildeac]

5845

Not sure whether they feast on shelled-reptilian creatures or not.

[Troublemaker]

5845

Not sure whether they feast on shelled-reptilian creatures or not.

http://comicsalliance.com/files/2010/08/wolvermike.jpg

[dukelifer]

Down goes Maryland

[KenTankerous]

That last heave, pseudo-man, Sulaimon.

[devildeac]

Thread worked pretty well yesterday :o;):rolleyes: .

[Ultrarunner]

Thread worked pretty well yesterday :o;):rolleyes: .

Tried to spork you, but need to spread the love first.

I'm still on my mission to not jinx anything by staying out of the country and 8 hours out of phase. Be back for UVA 2/13.

[devildeac]

I'm Marveling at the marksmanship of these characters. Home team not even looking Spartan at this point.

[westwall]

Well, some team likely will get a real Lanceing tonight.

[Tripping William]

I'm Marveling at the marksmanship of these characters. Home team not even looking Spartan at this point.

The Chief Surgeon of the 4077th must be rejoicing. Hell, maybe all of Crabapple Cove, Maine.

[devildeac]

The Chief Surgeon of the 4077th must be rejoicing. Hell, maybe all of Crabapple Cove, Maine.

Ha! I was actually referring to the fact that there'd likely be no Avengers if the lead held up.

[KenTankerous]

Looks like things are getting Packed over on the Hill.


Well they were for a half and a few minutes anyway. Poop.

[jv001]

I think someone has a "I'm not going to jinx it" thread on their website for Duke, :cool:GoDuke!

[OldPhiKap]

This endeavor is reminding me why I do not bet on sports.

[devildeac]

Momma, don't let your Jayhawks grow up to be Cowboys.

[devildeac]

Panthers playing more like kittens, but then again, the other team could stop howling at any moment.

[devildeac]

Perennial top 25 team loses third straight game for the first time in several years as last second shot misses. That sure sounds familiar.

Oh wait, MSU lost again tonight? At home? Say it isn't so. ;):rolleyes:

[dukelifer]

Perennial top 25 team loses third straight game for the first time in several years as last second shot misses. That sure sounds familiar.

Oh wait, MSU lost again tonight? At home? Say it isn't so. ;):rolleyes:

Only to peak again in the tourney- get to the FF and then lose. Seen it before.

[devildeac]

And ND recovers from their Duke "hangover" by escaping at home with an 83-81 win over the Hokie-Pokies with superman Bonzie returning to earth with a more pedestrian 15 point game and the Irish "only" grabbing 10 O-boards:mad:.

[devildeac]

Might have been a Smart move to watch this one. I'll bet there was no Huggin going on in the handshake line after the final buzzer here...

[burnspbesq]

Is a double-digit deficit with less than a minute to go enough to officially declare that a stake has been driven through the hearts of the Fighting Sylvias?

[Tripping William]

All this snow has led to a lot of wrecks. Another might be in the cards.

[weezie]

Not really jinx related....yet.... but let's not mince words, what the wank is with the sparty unis tonight?!! Time to just say HELLS NO to Nike.

[diablesseblu]

Not really jinx related...yet... but let's not mince words, what the wank is with the sparty unis tonight?!! Time to just say HELLS NO to Nike.


Yep, it's rare when an Under Armour uni looks better than a Nike one. Never thought I'd see a game where MD is the better "dressed" team. The game hard to watch because of the "glowosity" of that green on the Spartan players and fans.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Yep, it's rare when an Under Armour uni looks better than a Nike one. Never thought I'd see a game where MD is the better "dressed" team. The game hard to watch because of the "glowosity" of that green on the Spartan players and fans.
Those unis are disrespectful to Sparty's true colors -- not to mention disrespectful to the human eye. Good lord.

[FerryFor50]

I just heard Bilas say that Valentine raking across Sulaimon's arm after a ball was knocked loose (and prevented Sulaimon from regaining possession) was "incidental contact."

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

I just heard Bilas say that Valentine raking across Sulaimon's arm after a ball was knocked loose (and prevented Sulaimon from regaining possession) was "incidental contact."
No you didn't. You heard him say it like 19 times. I'm so tired of him talking to hear himself talk.

[MChambers]

Those unis are disrespectful to Sparty's true colors -- not to mention disrespectful to the human eye. Good lord.
Worst Nike special uniforms since those grey ones that made John Henson look like the Tin Man.

[devildeac]

I'm not sure I can bear this much longer.

[devildeac]

Worst Nike special uniforms since those grey ones that made John Henson look like the Tin Man.

"Oh, Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man"

[Indoor66]

"Oh, Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man"

"So please believe in me
When I say I' spinning round, round, round, round"

[devildeac]

Beavers staying close to, never mind...

[Tripping William]

I'm the king of the Cassell; they're the dirty (cheatin') rascals ....

[Tripping William]

Pig Sooey poised to Gig 'Em.

Frankly, I'm just glad this thread can't be blamed for what happened to the Deacs last night.

[devildeac]

Reptiles feasting on mountain mammas, ready to send them down the country roads, back to the place where they belong.

[Indoor66]

Reptiles feasting on mountain mammas, ready to send them down the country roads, back to the place where they belong.

What the heck is that all about?

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

What the heck is that all about?
I think he's talking about sunshine being better than moonshine.

[brevity]

Reptiles feasting on mountain mammas, ready to send them down the country roads, back to the place where they belong.


What the heck is that all about?


I think he's talking about sunshine being better than moonshine.

Final: Florida 88, #9 West Virginia 71.

"Reptiles" is a bit vague, but that just motivates me to look harder.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Final: Florida 88, #9 West Virginia 71.

"Reptiles" is a bit vague, but that just motivates me to look harder.

I was gonna guess Horned Toads, but that makes sense.

[Indoor66]

I was gonna guess Horned Toads, but that makes sense.

He could have said swamp people and been really obtuse.

[devildeac]

Reptiles feasting on mountain mammas, ready to send them down the country roads, back to the place where they belong.


What the heck is that all about?

Florida Gators, lyric excerpts from Take Me Home, Country Roads ;) .

Thanks to the good Dr and brev for the additional hints/scores/explanations.

[rsvman]

not sure, but I think ram meat might be "yum"-my.

[KenTankerous]

YUMmy! Anybody up for some Kentucky Fried Goat?

[moonpie23]

well, then.....that's sad for the cheaters.....

[DukieInKansas]

YUMmy! Anybody up for some Kentucky Fried Goat?

Roy must be seeing red at the current score in the game. I think there are some little birdies flying around his head.

[Furniture]

Phew.

[wilson]

Heels got their (Taco) Bell rung.

[jipops]

Roy must be seeing red at the current score in the game. I think there are some little birdies flying around his head.

In Roy's defense, lately it has been difficult for him to determine what day it is.

[Wheat/"/"/"]

That was a slugfest. I enjoyed the game, just not the outcome.

Two strong teams probing and testing each other with the ball against good defense.

Louisville made mistakes, but they also made plays. Winning plays. They finished shots and the contested possession plays. Nobody gave them anything, they took that win at home.

UNC really struggled with Lee's strength and athleticism. That kid is a player.

The Heels didn't finish at the rim enough, lots of shots rimmed out, and they made some untimely...mainly mental... mistakes. Both defensively and with passing the ball.

They just have to play better to expect to win a game like that on the road.

There's still clearly some confidence issues shooting and scoring the ball for UNC. The rim seemed awful tight again tonight for them. I do think it got better than the past few games so hopefully they get out of that funk soon.

I also like how Roy coached this game. He was tactical with the bench and had them in position to win all night against a good team on the road. Players gotta make plays at some point.

On to the next one...

[arnie]

I also like how Roy coached this game. He was tactical with the bench and had them in position to win all night against a good team on the road. Players gotta make plays at some point.

Absolutely: he held on to his last timeout so he'd have 2 Timeouts in overtime. Great strategy, too bad his players failed him again.

[Newton_14]

as an FYI, the game is being discussed in this weeks "Weekly ACC Thread" if anyone is interested in joining the celebration there.

thanks

[norduck]

Absolutely: he held on to his last timeout so he'd have 2 Timeouts in overtime. Great strategy, too bad his players failed him again.
Funny the refs had to remind roy there was 2.5 seconds remaining on the the game clock before halftime after Louisville turned it over on a shot clock violation, while roy was walking his team off the court.

[moonpie23]

i'd like to volunteer my cat-cleaning services...

[devildeac]

Kalipari kould have used a Koach Kapel on the road last PM...

[devildeac]

Ol roy has used 3 TO this half.

[arnie]

Ol roy has used 3 TO this half.

Needed a few more

[rsvman]

I was unaware, but apparently they sacrifice rams on Catholic altars.

[devildeac]

I was unaware, but apparently they sacrifice rams on Catholic altars.

Felines maul equines, too.

[devildeac]

And WVU now sits at the top of the Big 12 mountain:eek:.

[moonpie23]

uncheat go boom

[Tripping William]

What was that old Chestnut from 3731 BC?

[MChambers]

Someone's not gonna be in the dadgum Valentine's Day spirit.

[neuro]

What was that old Chestnut from 3731 BC?

Curse you. 5 full minutes of Googling events from 3731 BC, and other date-iterations. Finally got it.

I hate Ewe. Just BeCause.

[JNort]

Roy Williams just escorted off the floor. Holding his head and was on the floor at one point. Hope the man is alright

[FerryFor50]

Roy Williams just escorted off the floor. Holding his head and was on the floor at one point. Hope the man is alright

He's had vertigo issues before - hopefully it's just that.

But what was weird was Cory Alexander saying "we don't think he did that on purpose" as if anyone was entertaining that idea...

[hallcity]

Roy Williams just escorted off the floor. Holding his head and was on the floor at one point. Hope the man is alright

Instant karma hitting UNC fans who were gleeful over Coach K missing a game. Who's going to get credit for this win or loss, UNC?

[DukieInKansas]

Roy Williams just escorted off the floor. Holding his head and was on the floor at one point. Hope the man is alright

I didn't want to jinx any outcome so I quit watching it (and I'm supposed to be working). I'm sorry to hear about this. I hope he is ok.

[FerryFor50]

The refs in the UNC/BC game... they're actually calling moving screens! It's beautiful. :o

[duke4ever19]

Uh oh.

[FerryFor50]

Eli Carter pretty much single handedly lost this game for BC.

Sure he scored nearly 30.

But 8-20 shooting. Only 3 assists. And some terrible, terrible shot selection.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Thread malfunctioning. Badly.

[jipops]

Didn't see the game so wondering...did uncCheat's comeback coincide with Roy's exit?

[Ultrarunner]

Might be time to Duck and cover. Or not cover, as the case may be.

[FerryFor50]

What did Green Lantern say to Green Arrow?

Hoosier daddy? Hawkeye?

[Ultrarunner]

What did Green Lantern say to Green Arrow?

Hoosier daddy? Hawkeye?

The guy from Crabapple Cove always hated that question.

[Duke79UNLV77]

Johnny D likes duck soup

[Ultrarunner]

Johnny D likes duck soup

Ssssh. The Cardinal Rule is we don't talk about it. :)

[Ultrarunner]

Started the day with an Irish Coffee. It made for a nice start.

[Ultrarunner]

The day is going awfully well, and turtle soup might be nice given the gray weather here.

Do you pair red wine or white with terrapin?

[Indoor66]

The day is going awfully well, and turtle soup might be nice given the gray weather here.

Do you pair red wine or white with terrapin?


Maybe Badger pee would be better.

[Ultrarunner]

Maybe Badger pee would be better.

If that's my option, I might opt for pork chops in sauerkraut.

Not that I don't like trying new foods, but Badger pee might be just a teeny bit too far from my comfort zone. :)

[BD80]

Maybe Badger pee would be better.

Badger pee? ... Winning! Shout out to Charlie Estevez

[El_Diablo]

I am supposed to be on a flight from Philly to the US Virgin Islands, but it just got delayed due to severe weather.

[burnspbesq]

So far today, eight ranked teams have lost, and it's certain to be at least nine before the evening is over (somebody is going to lose the Texas - Iowa State game).

I do loves me some carnage.

[devildeac]

Satanic creatures demonize the Jeffersonians. Maybe we should be on this thread more often ;) .

[Ultrarunner]

Iowa looks to be getting mauled by some lions and the Flyers crashed against St. Joes, but who cares. Only one game counts tonight.

9F!

[FerryFor50]

Iowa looks to be getting mauled by some lions and the Flyers crashed against St. Joes, but who cares. Only one game counts tonight.

9F!

Bring on VT/Miami!

[freshmanjs]

Little Richard cooking up some Turtle Soup