Saturday Tunetopper: Regina Spektor - Don’t Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas)
Here’s a great playfully surreal video from Regina Spektor’s latest record What We Saw from the Cheap Seats.
Here’s a great playfully surreal video from Regina Spektor’s latest record What We Saw from the Cheap Seats.
1 | The War TARDIS May 10, 2014 2:48:50pm |
You know what we need? A feature length action film on the exploits of Simo Hayha during the Winter War.
2 | freetoken May 10, 2014 3:07:01pm |
Sashimi!
Elusive 13-Foot Megamouth Shark Caught Off Japan Is A Real Jaw-Dropper
A megamouth shark, one of the rarest sharks in the world, was recently caught off the coast of Japan. The elusive and bizarre deep-water species known as megachasma pelagios was discovered less than 40 years ago and has only been seen a few dozen times since.
The female megamouth shark hauled in from the waters near Shizuoka measured 13-feet long and weighed 1,500 pounds, according to Japan Daily Press. It is the 55th confirmed sighting of a megamouth shark in history.
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4 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 3:09:15pm |
re: #2 freetoken
Sashimi!
Elusive 13-Foot Megamouth Shark Caught Off Japan Is A Real Jaw-Dropper
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Couldn’t throw it back? Bummer.
5 | freetoken May 10, 2014 3:12:45pm |
re: #4 Stanley Sea
Most likely it came up in a large net with many other things.
6 | The Ghost of a Flea May 10, 2014 3:15:06pm |
re: #4 Stanley Sea
Couldn’t throw it back? Bummer.
Stuff from deep in the ocean generally doesn’t fare well being raised quickly, I think.
7 | b.d. May 10, 2014 3:21:25pm |
Less than 1 week until the Godzilla movie debut.
Coincidence?!?!?!?
//
8 | Charles Johnson May 10, 2014 3:21:45pm |
Prisoner of Society
9 | Gus May 10, 2014 3:27:07pm |
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was very handy with a camera. He even won awards for his work. http://t.co/QH3UsTdqrf pic.twitter.com/mH3sjf4N53— NYT Photo (@nytimesphoto) May 10, 2014
10 | Dr Lizardo May 10, 2014 3:27:27pm |
re: #7 b.d.
Less than 1 week until the Godzilla movie debut.
Coincidence?!?!?!?
//
I’ve read some advance reviews and some are calling it “The Dark Knight” of Godzilla films.
11 | Charles Johnson May 10, 2014 3:27:43pm |
#NowPlaying Mc 900 Ft Jesus > One Step Ahead Of The Spider > But If You Go http://t.co/313cvjjMP8 pic.twitter.com/QZKA5eF7hb— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) May 10, 2014
12 | wrenchwench May 10, 2014 3:43:32pm |
13 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 3:44:08pm |
LOLnow they can't stop talking about Michael Sams, because ESPN's #1 job is to cover the NFL's ass.
— Trill, Baby, Trill (@eclecticbrotha) May 10, 2014
I have this mental image of Goodell right now slowly banging his head onto his desk while muttering “Goddammit” over and over.
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) May 10, 2014
14 | Charles Johnson May 10, 2014 3:45:48pm |
(I deleted that tweet above on purpose to test something, btw.)
15 | Charles Johnson May 10, 2014 3:46:21pm |
re: #12 wrenchwench
I totally believe this. It has the look.
16 | HappyWarrior May 10, 2014 3:48:32pm |
re: #13 Stanley Sea
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I really hope someone gets him and he does well. Really this stupid idea that gay guys are all weak and effeminate needs to stop and this guy would be a great guy to just show how stupid that is. Plus anything not to give the Bryan Fischers and Pat Robertsons of the world no fuel for their anti-gay fires.
17 | Dark_Falcon May 10, 2014 3:49:12pm |
re: #6 The Ghost of a Flea
Stuff from deep in the ocean generally doesn’t fare well being raised quickly, I think.
Though a fisherman from Florida pulled up a goblin shark that was still alive recently. He took a couple quick pictures and got it back in the water.
18 | wrenchwench May 10, 2014 3:49:30pm |
re: #15 Charles Johnson
I totally believe this. It has the look.
If you saw the ladies who work inside, you would order everything on the menu.
I’ll get a menu shot sometime. Full of delightful misspellings and excess apostrophe’s.
19 | HappyWarrior May 10, 2014 3:51:05pm |
re: #12 wrenchwench
This is where the best burritos in the world are made:
Looks like Old Mexico, but it’s New Mexico.
Could go for a good burrito right now. What are their specialties? uno burrito con salsa verde por favor.
20 | HappyWarrior May 10, 2014 3:52:17pm |
Irony alert. Mike Sam goes to the St. Louis Rams. The team that Rush Limbaugh once wanted to join as minority owner.
21 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 3:53:26pm |
re: #16 HappyWarrior
I really hope someone gets him and he does well. Really this stupid idea that gay guys are all weak and effeminate needs to stop and this guy would be a great guy to just show how stupid that is. Plus anything not to give the Bryan Fischers and Pat Robertsons of the world no fuel for their anti-gay fires.
he’ll be signed as a free agent by someone after the draft
He’ll go to their camp, last a few weeks, then get cut. From the scouting reports BEFORE he came out, he’s not rated 9by most) as an NFL quality player at his position
22 | HappyWarrior May 10, 2014 3:54:08pm |
re: #21 sattv4u2
he’ll be signed as a free agent by someone after the draft
He’ll go to their camp, last a few weeks, then get cut. From the scouting reports BEFORE he came out, he’s not rated 9by most) as an NFL quality player at his position
He just got picked up by the Rams. And I was talking about going anywhere and doing well period regardless of drafted or not. I also wasn’t implying that his draft stock was low because of his sexuality but I do want him to surprise people because I am sick of that homophobic myth that I got at.
23 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 3:54:37pm |
re: #20 HappyWarrior
Irony alert. Mike Sam goes to the St. Louis Rams. The team that Rush Limbaugh once wanted to join as minority owner.
So he was the 7th last player chosen in the draft. Again, he’s a long shot (at best) to make it just based on talent
24 | William Barnett-Lewis May 10, 2014 3:55:57pm |
re: #9 Gus
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That’s a beautiful early Polaroid I think. Used a really messy roll film - but it wasn’t till pack film came along that they really took off.
25 | Gus May 10, 2014 3:56:11pm |
Ceremony marking the 145th Anniversary of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point, Utah. http://t.co/TrXCXBQLwL pic.twitter.com/BF7tiYZ0DF— Union Pacific (@UnionPacific) May 10, 2014
26 | HappyWarrior May 10, 2014 3:56:23pm |
re: #23 sattv4u2
So he was the 7th last player chosen in the draft. Again, he’s a long shot (at best) to make it just based on talent
Aren’t you a fan of a team that drafted a QB in the sixth round that is considered one of the best ever though heh? Listen, I am not saying he’ll be a star or even a starter but I do want the kid to do well. He seems like a good dude.
27 | wrenchwench May 10, 2014 3:57:45pm |
re: #19 HappyWarrior
Could go for a good burrito right now. What are their specialties? uno burrito con salsa verde por favor.
Pork and green, pork and red, beef and green, beef and red, they got it all. Today I had ground beef with potatoes and vegetables and green chile. Also available: burgers and sandwiches.
28 | Dark_Falcon May 10, 2014 3:58:25pm |
29 | Fineday May 10, 2014 3:58:50pm |
FYI, this dude(tte) has just won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014:
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Conchita Wurst of Austria
Her song, Rise Like a Phoenix, was wonderful, her voice is very, very good, so a deserved win
30 | HappyWarrior May 10, 2014 3:58:51pm |
re: #27 wrenchwench
Pork and green, pork and red, beef and green, beef and red, they got it all. Today I had ground beef with potatoes and vegetables and green chile. Also available: burgers and sandwiches.
I’ll take the pork and green. I told you before though. Best burger I ever had was in NM. Laguna Burger oh man. Eat your heart out, Five Guys.
31 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 3:59:15pm |
re: #26 HappyWarrior
Aren’t you a fan of a team that drafted a QB in the sixth round that is considered one of the best ever though heh? Listen, I am not saying he’ll be a star or even a starter but I do want the kid to do well. He seems like a good dude.
That he is. And as you point out, long shots DO make it. But when Brady was drafted, albeit low, he did have high(er) marks for his position than Sam does for his. And a team is willing to wait for a 3rd string QB to develop. A defensive lineman,, not so much
32 | jaunte May 10, 2014 3:59:44pm |
re: #25 Gus
Chinese railroad workers honored for linking East and West
“…when the formal photograph of that historic occasion was taken, the Chinese laborers who made it happen — 80 percent of Central Pacific Railroad’s workforce was Chinese — were literally out of the picture.
On Saturday, New York City photographer Corky Lee intends to “commit an act of photographic justice” and to re-create that picture, but with descendents of those Chinese laborers in places where their ancestors should have been.
It’s his part, he said, in helping them to “reclaim a part of their history long forgotten and neglected.”
33 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:00:53pm |
Michael Sam Drafted by St. Louis Rams!! #GayAthletes #NFL What a great day for LGBT people. Arkansas. Eurovision. Football.
— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) May 10, 2014
34 | Sergey Romanov May 10, 2014 4:01:56pm |
re: #29 Fineday
Don’t go near the Russian Twitter right now ;)
35 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:02:26pm |
re: #23 sattv4u2
So he was the 7th last player chosen in the draft. Again, he’s a long shot (at best) to make it just based on talent
Satty Downer.
Cheer up, it’s a great thing for the NFL.
37 | Justanotherhuman May 10, 2014 4:02:43pm |
re: #29 Fineday
FYI, this dude(tte) has just won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014:
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Conchita Wurst of Austria
Her song, Rise Like a Phoenix, was wonderful, her voice is very, very good, so a deserved win
I’m not quite ready for a drag queen with a beard. : )
38 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:03:14pm |
re: #25 Gus
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39 | b.d. May 10, 2014 4:03:30pm |
re: #10 Dr Lizardo
I’ve read some advance reviews and some are calling it “The Dark Knight” of Godzilla films.
I really hope it is a good movie (by Godzilla standards) and I look forward to seeing Ben Affleck play Godzilla in the future.
40 | HappyWarrior May 10, 2014 4:04:01pm |
re: #31 sattv4u2
That he is. And as you point out, long shots DO make it. But when Brady was drafted, albeit low, he did have high(er) marks for his position than Sam does for his. And a team is willing to wait for a 3rd string QB to develop. A defensive lineman,, not so much
Sure and honestly he doesn’t need to be a star to succeed. He can be a role player and still prove people wrong. Good point about Brady though. Good draft. Excited for the season to start.
41 | Dark_Falcon May 10, 2014 4:06:09pm |
re: #35 Stanley Sea
Satty Downer.
Cheer up, it’s a great thing for the NFL.
If he makes it. We’ll see if he can. I wish him well, especially since the Rams don’t play the Bears this year.
42 | Fineday May 10, 2014 4:06:29pm |
43 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:06:37pm |
Oh hell yeah, the xtians are gonna shit.
ESPN showing Sam kissing his boyfriend. Hell. Yeah. RT @SBNationNFL: Michael Sam is a Ram http://t.co/Uqfq3RUB2G pic.twitter.com/4bi3K3nAlU
— Cyd Zeigler (@CydZeigler) May 10, 2014
44 | Gus May 10, 2014 4:07:09pm |
Michael Sam kisses boyfriend after getting call that he's been drafted by the Rams #NFLDraft: pic.twitter.com/K7LlESFhlj— Neetzan Zimmerman (@neetzan) May 10, 2014
46 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 4:08:55pm |
re: #35 Stanley Sea
Satty Downer.
Cheer up, it’s a great thing for the NFL.
As wonderful a story that it is, and I tip my hat the the Rams, but,,, Not being a downer. being a realist. He’s not got the size to be an effective defensive lineman in the NFL. He IS the perfect size to be a linebacker, but he doesn’t have the motor
47 | Sergey Romanov May 10, 2014 4:09:37pm |
re: #42 Fineday
The contest turned political, by the Russian contribution being loudly booed. Points given to Russia were booed as well.
Das ist aber allen Wurst. /Sorry.
48 | Gus May 10, 2014 4:10:16pm |
Uluslararas? Uzay ?stasyonundan, yeryüzü pic.twitter.com/C3GEoNz03y— TÜHAB (@TUHAB_) May 10, 2014
49 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:10:31pm |
re: #46 sattv4u2
As wonderful a story that it is, and I tip my hat the the Rams, but,,, Not being a downer. being a realist. He’s not got the size to be an effective defensive lineman in the NFL. He IS the perfect size to be a linebacker, but he doesn’t have the motor
It really is about the story at this point. A draft pick that low…. He’s got a hell of a lot more going for him than just the game.
51 | Gus May 10, 2014 4:13:21pm |
re: #50 Sergey Romanov
Hey, Gus. Wassup.
Oh nothing much. Still falling apart. Watching the news around the world. Heckling Greenwald and other various dudebros when I get the chance. Good to see you back. Staying long and how have you been?
52 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 4:13:37pm |
re: #49 Stanley Sea
It really is about the story at this point. A draft pick that low…. He’s got a hell of a lot more going for him than just the game.
And there’s the rub. it shouldn’t be
If he (or anyone) is good enough they should play, regardless of orientation, and it shouldn’t be a story
If he (or anyone) isn’t good enough there shouldn’t be a story either!
53 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:13:44pm |
Dozens of protesters ride in off-limits canyon.
San Juan County Sheriff Rick Eldredge said from 40 to 50 people, many of them waving American flags, drove about a mile down Recapture Canyon near Blanding and then turned around. Hundreds attended a rally at a nearby park before the protest.
54 | darthstar May 10, 2014 4:13:57pm |
re: #37 Justanotherhuman
I’m not quite ready for a drag queen with a beard. : )
You got something against beards? She grows a better beard than I can.
55 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 4:14:24pm |
re: #54 darthstar
You got something against beards? She grows a better beard than I can.
Does your beard have a beard?
56 | William Barnett-Lewis May 10, 2014 4:15:51pm |
re: #46 sattv4u2
As wonderful a story that it is, and I tip my hat the the Rams, but,,, Not being a downer. being a realist. He’s not got the size to be an effective defensive lineman in the NFL. He IS the perfect size to be a linebacker, but he doesn’t have the motor
We’ll see how they use him and how well he plays. Even at minimum pay, that’s several more zeros than I’ll ever see on a paycheck. If he’s smart and socks big chunks of it away he can be set for life on only a couple of seasons. If he surprises everyone, so much the better.
57 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:15:57pm |
teh gayz are coming for your sportings MUAHAHAHAHAHA
— Pia Glenn (@PiaGlenn) May 10, 2014
58 | Sergey Romanov May 10, 2014 4:17:28pm |
re: #51 Gus
Quite all right, all things considered :) Glad to see that the old crowd is mostly still here.
59 | Sergey Romanov May 10, 2014 4:18:35pm |
60 | Dark_Falcon May 10, 2014 4:19:22pm |
re: #53 Stanley Sea
Dozens of protesters ride in off-limits canyon.
San Juan County Sheriff Rick Eldredge said from 40 to 50 people, many of them waving American flags, drove about a mile down Recapture Canyon near Blanding and then turned around. Hundreds attended a rally at a nearby park before the protest.
No surprise: Those assholes have never had any respect for Native Americans.
61 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 4:20:13pm |
re: #56 William Barnett-Lewis
We’ll see how they use him and how well he plays. Even at minimum pay, that’s several more zeros than I’ll ever see on a paycheck. If he’s smart and socks big chunks of it away he can be set for life on only a couple of seasons. If he surprises everyone, so much the better.
NFL teams typically keep 7-9 defensive linemen (depending on if they play a 3-4 or a 4-3)
if he’s one of the top 7-9,, great. if not, he should be cut WITHOUT people going nuts
62 | Decatur Deb May 10, 2014 4:21:44pm |
re: #53 Stanley Sea
Dozens of protesters ride in off-limits canyon.
San Juan County Sheriff Rick Eldredge said from 40 to 50 people, many of them waving American flags, drove about a mile down Recapture Canyon near Blanding and then turned around. Hundreds attended a rally at a nearby park before the protest.
Love it. These dimwits might as well provide their own mug shots.
63 | William Barnett-Lewis May 10, 2014 4:21:55pm |
re: #61 sattv4u2
NFL teams typically keep 7-9 defensive linemen (depending on if they play a 3-4 or a 4-3)
if he’s one of the top 7-9,, great. if not, he should be cut WITHOUT people going nuts
Seems you’re the only one going “nuts” on it here. Chill Check back after the last cuts before the regular season. I’ll lay $5 to your favorite charity that he makes it.
64 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:21:57pm |
re: #61 sattv4u2
NFL teams typically keep 7-9 defensive linemen (depending on if they play a 3-4 or a 4-3)
if he’s one of the top 7-9,, great. if not, he should be cut WITHOUT people going nuts
People will not go nuts if he gets cut Satty. We understand the world.
65 | darthstar May 10, 2014 4:23:10pm |
re: #55 sattv4u2
Does your beard have a beard?
BTW, it doesn’t matter if he was drafted in the first round or was the second to last pick. He was drafted. He’s got skills. He’ll fit into the NFL just fine. And in a few more years, people won’t even care about a player’s sexuality.
66 | Stanley Sea May 10, 2014 4:23:14pm |
That statement is in line with the gays have soooooo much power and are taking over.
67 | First As Tragedy, Then As Farce May 10, 2014 4:23:32pm |
re: #11 Charles Johnson
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68 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 4:26:51pm |
re: #63 William Barnett-Lewis
Seems you’re the only one going “nuts” on it here. Chill Check back after the last cuts before the regular season. I’ll lay $5 to your favorite charity that he makes it.
Fine (and how btw, am I “going nuts”? Again, i’m being a realist
A),,,, 7th round picks don’t usually make it
B),, 255 pound defensive linemen usually don’t make it
I’m sorry if the facts and odds don’t favor him. Jason Collins played in the NBA for 15 odd years. he made it because he DID have the talent
69 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 4:36:42pm |
and btw. I will guarantee that there are already, and already have been, gays playing in the NFL
Just like Jason Collins in the NBA. 15(+) years and nobody ever cared, or knew, because he was good enough to make it
70 | palomino May 10, 2014 4:59:10pm |
re: #46 sattv4u2
As wonderful a story that it is, and I tip my hat the the Rams, but,,, Not being a downer. being a realist. He’s not got the size to be an effective defensive lineman in the NFL. He IS the perfect size to be a linebacker, but he doesn’t have the motor
You might want to actually take a look at NFL rosters. There are quite a few DE’s the same size as Sam.
Check out the Seahawks. Their defense doesn’t exactly suck. And of their 5 DE’s, only one is bigger than Sam. Same thing is true for a lot of DEs in the league.
71 | palomino May 10, 2014 5:00:41pm |
re: #69 sattv4u2
and btw. I will guarantee that there are already, and already have been, gays playing in the NFL
Just like Jason Collins in the NBA. 15(+) years and nobody ever cared, or knew, because he was good enough to make it
That’s beside the point. When people can come out of the closet, rather than hiding who they are, is the victory here. Not simply that there’s a gay guy in the NFL.
72 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 5:02:16pm |
re: #70 palomino
You might want to actually take a look at NFL rosters. There are quite a few Des the same size as Sam.
Check out the Seahawks. Their defense doesn’t exactly suck. And of their 5 DE’s, only one is bigger than Sam. Same thing is true for a lot of DEs in the league.
Sam is only 6’1”, 250 lbs
The linemen on the Seahawks that are that short, are much heavier
The ones that are that light, are much taller
73 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 5:03:57pm |
re: #71 palomino
AND,,,,,, Sam didn’t run the 40 too fast (at least not for someone his size)
The Rams most likely will try him at linebacker, because he does have good desire and instincts. He just might not be quick enough for that position though
74 | palomino May 10, 2014 5:12:49pm |
re: #72 sattv4u2
Sam is only 6’1”, 250 lbs
The linemen on the Seahawks that are that short, are much heavier
The ones that are that light, are much taller
ESPN lists him at 6’2”, 255.
How big are the Seahawks DE’s?
6’3”, 260
6’4”, 253
6’3”, 248
6’3”, 252
6’3”, 284 (the beast in the group)
But no significant size diff between Sam and the first 4.
And, as I said, there are a lot of DE’s on other teams in his size range. Just glance through the team rosters and you’ll see plenty.
75 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 5:22:44pm |
Patriots defensive ends
Armstead 6’5” 305 (much taller and much heavier)
Bequette 6’5” 265 (much taller and heavier)
Jones 6’5” 265 (much taller, heavier, and quick as a cat)
Ninkovich 6’2’ 260 (same size, but Rob is really a linebacker that puts his hand down in a stance some of the time,,, oh ,, and also quick as a cat)
76 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 5:30:46pm |
Listen
I understand that it would be a wonderful story if he makes the cut. From what I’ve read about him, and seen/ heard the interviews of him he appears to be a very nice young man
That said, the prognosticators had him LATE round pick AT BEST, and this was before he stated he was gay
The reasons,,,, his size (for that position) and lack of speed/ quikness (which are not the same thing) for a move to linebacker
his desire and tenacity are VERY high, so maybe he makes it as a special teamer! And at that, I wish him the best. Getting your dream is wonderful
77 | palomino May 10, 2014 5:37:16pm |
re: #75 sattv4u2
Patriots defensive ends
Armstead 6’5” 305 (much taller and much heavier)
Bequette 6’5” 265 (much taller and heavier)
Jones 6’5” 265 (much taller, heavier, and quick as a cat)
Ninkovich 6’2’ 260 (same size, but Rob is really a linebacker that puts his hand down in a stance some of the time,,, oh ,, and also quick as a cat)
Two things. First, I’m not saying Sam is BIG for a DE. I’m saying he’s in the acceptable range of sizes for DE. If you look at a number of rosters, you’ll see plenty of DE’s his size.
Second, which D would you rather have? The Seahawks or the Patriots?
78 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 5:40:55pm |
re: #77 palomino
I’m saying he’s in the acceptable range of sizes for DE.
If the scale was small to large, left to right, he would be anchoring the left post!
Second, which D would you rather have? The Seahawks or the Patriots?
The Seahawks D was made by their secondary, not their line. Their safeties were fierce run stuffers, their corners were lock down covermen giving the line time to rush the QB
79 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 5:42:29pm |
re: #78 sattv4u2
If the scale was small to large, left to right, he would be anchoring the left post!
And to top it off, as stated, he doesn’t have the “quicks” for the size he is, like other undersized linemen do
80 | palomino May 10, 2014 6:03:22pm |
re: #78 sattv4u2
I’m saying he’s in the acceptable range of sizes for DE.
If the scale was small to large, left to right, he would be anchoring the left post!
Second, which D would you rather have? The Seahawks or the Patriots?
The Seahawks D was made by their secondary, not their line. Their safeties were fierce run stuffers, their corners were lock down covermen giving the line time to rush the QB
Yes, their DB’s were their stars. But the rest of the Seattle D doesn’t exactly suck. If you can win a SB with “small” DE’s, then they don’t all have to be as big as Clowney to have some success in the NFL. Seriously, look at NFL rosters. There are a lot of DE’s in Sam’s size range. Even if he’s somewhat below average DE size, it’s not like he’s a midget outlier.
81 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 6:08:03pm |
re: #80 palomino
it’s not like he’s a midget outlier
Not saying he is, but he IS on the small size of the scale AND he doesn’t “make up” for it by being overly quick/ fast like others of his size are!
Again, he seems real nice and I really hope he makes it. But on merit. And before he made his announcement the scouts had his prospects at 50/50 AT BEST
82 | palomino May 10, 2014 6:08:29pm |
re: #79 sattv4u2
If the scale was small to large, left to right, he would be anchoring the left post!
And to top it off, as stated, he doesn’t have the “quicks” for the size he is, like other undersized linemen do
OK, but speed and size are different questions. If he’s slow, he won’t make it anywhere at any position.
But we know the following for a fact when it comes to size: he’s not prohibitively small, and there are guys his size who play DE and are good at it.
84 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 6:10:59pm |
re: #82 palomino
OK, but speed and size are different questions. If he’s slow, he won’t make it anywhere at any position.
But we know the following for a fact when it comes to size: he’s not prohibitively small, and there are guys his size who play DE and are good at it.
yes, and those guys are the ones that make up for it by being fast or quick (for the most part)
OR ,, they have a unique skill,, like being able to play multiple positions,, or able to long snap
85 | palomino May 10, 2014 6:16:15pm |
re: #84 sattv4u2
yes, and those guys are the ones that make up for it by being fast or quick (for the most part)
OR ,, they have a unique skill,, like being able to play multiple positions,, or able to long snap
So it’s really the combination of a lack of speed AND relatively small size.
That’s different from saying a guy simply isn’t big enough to play in the NFL at a position.
86 | sattv4u2 May 10, 2014 6:18:11pm |
re: #85 palomino
So it’s really the combination of a lack of speed AND relatively small size.
That’s different from saying a guy simply isn’t big enough to play in the NFL at a position.
I believe from the start I included his lack of speed in the discussion
littlegreenfootballs.com
He’s not got the size to be an effective defensive lineman in the NFL. He IS the perfect size to be a linebacker, but he doesn’t have the motor
87 | b_sharp May 10, 2014 8:21:12pm |
re: #86 sattv4u2
I believe from the start I included his lack of speed in the discussion
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He’s not got the size to be an effective defensive lineman in the NFL. He IS the perfect size to be a linebacker, but he doesn’t have the motor
Send him up to the CFL.