tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post2245769664862574711..comments2024-03-18T06:28:32.980-04:00Comments on Down Goes Brown: The NHL's application form for disgruntled NBA fansDown Goes Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10150805735008417848noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-81135335193347942152011-11-01T11:10:45.504-04:002011-11-01T11:10:45.504-04:00I think the elimination by one is also a dig at th...I think the elimination by one is also a dig at the fact that the gap in the NBA between the good & bad teams is so huge that no team ever misses the playoffs by just 1 game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-78430060184223446052011-10-31T23:21:16.060-04:002011-10-31T23:21:16.060-04:00Yeah, but the fifth link is "List of fictiona...Yeah, but the fifth link is "List of fictional sports teams in Washington"!<br /><br />(and, yes, I'm a Caps fan...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-21613700226714179062011-10-30T12:40:45.302-04:002011-10-30T12:40:45.302-04:00If you google "sports league where the Washin...If you google "sports league where the Washington team is not completely terrible", the first 4 pages are this article or reference this article. HahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-7540639115676380622011-10-29T22:54:57.533-04:002011-10-29T22:54:57.533-04:00Super long road trip means he didn't realize t...Super long road trip means he didn't realize the Thrashers had moved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-86027116263446451002011-10-29T19:28:13.524-04:002011-10-29T19:28:13.524-04:00when he made the all-star comment he was referring...when he made the all-star comment he was referring to shoot-outs, not the actual allstar game, a few years ago the leafs were elimiated by one, as well as the NYRvsPHI one that was just 2 years ago. (obviously the joke being that shootouts are not really hockey, but rather a sideshow)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-32611013946812256092011-10-29T06:11:33.726-04:002011-10-29T06:11:33.726-04:00Out of curiosity one day, I googled "sports l...Out of curiosity one day, I googled "sports league where the Washington team is not completely terrible". <br /><br />Love itRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960887127197503783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-80984193896228190022011-10-29T01:58:33.371-04:002011-10-29T01:58:33.371-04:00I think he's just referring to the shoot-out. ...I think he's just referring to the shoot-out. Or perhaps I missed the joke too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-29805932041711069612011-10-29T01:47:58.873-04:002011-10-29T01:47:58.873-04:00yeah, what's the deal with that super long roa...yeah, what's the deal with that super long road trip indeed?<br />LMFAO!<br /><br />great as always! didn't expect anything less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-55369291159962257902011-10-28T22:34:03.629-04:002011-10-28T22:34:03.629-04:00yeah i really don't understand the reference t...yeah i really don't understand the reference to the all star game. can someone please explain? other than that very goodstevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-25488101257836547702011-10-28T22:32:00.964-04:002011-10-28T22:32:00.964-04:00The Rangers were eliminated by the Flyers in a sho...The Rangers were eliminated by the Flyers in a shootout on the last day of the regular season. The Flyers then made a deep playoff run that wouldn't have been possible if they had lost to the Rangers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-80746423385814767052011-10-28T18:43:26.374-04:002011-10-28T18:43:26.374-04:00What would Brian Willsie's nickname be if he a...What would Brian Willsie's nickname be if he applied as a fan?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-35393881264788685682011-10-28T18:28:35.829-04:002011-10-28T18:28:35.829-04:00Anik a couple of years ago the Leafs where Elimina...Anik a couple of years ago the Leafs where Eliminated from a playoff spot when the lost to I believe it was the Islanders in a shootout on the last day of the regular season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-4570280343622571602011-10-28T18:19:49.613-04:002011-10-28T18:19:49.613-04:00"I've always enjoyed the novelty of those..."I've always enjoyed the novelty of those ridiculous all-star skills competitions, but have never had the experience of seeing my team eliminated from a playoff spot by one."<br /><br />Can someone tell me what that line references?Anikhttp://youtube.com/thecurrymaneffectnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-47503091839179452942011-10-28T17:43:58.675-04:002011-10-28T17:43:58.675-04:00Best one in a while, DGB. Very happy to have you b...Best one in a while, DGB. Very happy to have you back on the Tues/Fri schedule.Dave Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-4363954483178299962011-10-28T17:35:58.148-04:002011-10-28T17:35:58.148-04:00Two digs on E-town? What's with the haterade, ...Two digs on E-town? What's with the haterade, bro? <br />Great post!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-60892107922839107492011-10-28T15:34:08.288-04:002011-10-28T15:34:08.288-04:00Brian Campbell fails to see the humor in your smar...Brian Campbell fails to see the humor in your smarmy Miami comment, and would like to remind you that he is too a top-four defenseman, damnit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-16983108689809917062011-10-28T13:57:58.651-04:002011-10-28T13:57:58.651-04:00I'm a prospective hockey fan, but I'm not ...I'm a prospective hockey fan, but I'm not sure I know enough about the game yet to commit myself to an NHL team, <br /><br />...so is it okay if I just root for the Columbus Blue Jackets instead?andydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-91824767729734860602011-10-28T13:14:59.019-04:002011-10-28T13:14:59.019-04:00"I love it when a big-market team signs all t..."I love it when a big-market team signs all the very best free agents and assembles a dominant dream team, so I'm assuming that's Miami, right?"<br /><br />awesomeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-53707118831229020652011-10-28T12:48:44.018-04:002011-10-28T12:48:44.018-04:00Great job, DGB! I expect a lot of former NBA fans...Great job, DGB! I expect a lot of former NBA fans to start watching the NHL if the scores end up being like the 9-8 game between Philly and Winnipeg last night! :-)LOLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-5629880987286316222011-10-28T11:12:25.828-04:002011-10-28T11:12:25.828-04:00"Can't shake the feeling that the NBA nev..."Can't shake the feeling that the NBA never recovered from that incompetent assistant commissioner we were stuck with until 1993 " LOLJamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-59059699351812755602011-10-28T10:49:38.378-04:002011-10-28T10:49:38.378-04:00Good stuff as always.
I do think you're being...Good stuff as always.<br /><br />I do think you're being tough on Luongo, especially since the Philadelphia Flyers played a game last night...Down Goes Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100804971198198209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-43608112784650685012011-10-28T10:46:19.567-04:002011-10-28T10:46:19.567-04:00Ahhhh, No! I take it all back, I found your uniqu...Ahhhh, No! I take it all back, I found your unique take on the English language hilarious and refreshing! I don't need an unemployed English major on my conscience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-48690086877127414912011-10-28T10:33:30.129-04:002011-10-28T10:33:30.129-04:00did anyone proofread this before you posted it?
(...<i>did anyone proofread this before you posted it?</i><br /><br />(Fires proof-reader.)Down Goes Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150805735008417848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-34835470753540497362011-10-28T10:28:16.203-04:002011-10-28T10:28:16.203-04:00"He couldn't quite place it, but David St..."He couldn't quite place it, but David Stern felt somehow different moments after shaking hands with Shea Weber."<br /><br />The Captain (and his Beard), changing lives.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052786055650553016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6518202653898886981.post-91372035465931799092011-10-28T10:24:20.705-04:002011-10-28T10:24:20.705-04:00love the column, but, uh, did anyone proofread thi...love the column, but, uh, did anyone proofread this before you posted it? Instwad? How long are you will to? If you're application?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com