Bet the horses would refuse to take part if they knew they were off to the glue factory if they break a leg. 🙂
RIP Richie Benaud. The voice of cricket. 2 for 22.
RIP. Best commentator ever. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/32182999
Richie Benaud RIP. One of them rare rare rare guys who I wouldn't mind giving freedom of speech in its full form.
Marvellous.
When Craig contracted hepatitis on the eve of the 1958-59 Ashes series, Benaud took his job with alacrity, impressing with his tactical legerdemain and irrepressible self-confidence. Before the Tests, it was rumoured that England’s captain Peter May had advised his players: “Play Benaud down the line. He won’t worry you.” He had been thinking of the old Benaud not the new; Australia’s captain claimed 31 wickets at 18 in the 4-0 series victory. Benaud’s strengths as a captain extended beyond all-round skill and tactical acumen. He led by both example and empathy, inaugurating the custom of pre-Test dinners, contending that “cricketers are intelligent people and must be treated as such”, and recommending “an elastic but realistic sense of self-discipline”.
When Craig contracted hepatitis on the eve of the 1958-59 Ashes series, Benaud took his job with alacrity, impressing with his tactical legerdemain and irrepressible self-confidence.
Before the Tests, it was rumoured that England’s captain Peter May had advised his players: “Play Benaud down the line. He won’t worry you.” He had been thinking of the old Benaud not the new; Australia’s captain claimed 31 wickets at 18 in the 4-0 series victory.
Benaud’s strengths as a captain extended beyond all-round skill and tactical acumen. He led by both example and empathy, inaugurating the custom of pre-Test dinners, contending that “cricketers are intelligent people and must be treated as such”, and recommending “an elastic but realistic sense of self-discipline”.
Ultimately, astute as he was in print and on radio, television was Benaud’s calling, suiting his captain’s spontaneity and intuition. He was authoritative but not pedantic, dignified but not pompous, and never spoke unless he had something to say. He was so popular that many humorists strove to imitate him, so distinctive that none ever quite got him right.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/obituary-richie-benaud-crickets-philosopher-king/story-e6frg7rx-1227298104211
Anyone following the Masters? Spieth running away with it currently, just about to finish his second round and is 14 under.
Jordan Speith's not displaying any signs of an imminent mental collapse - that's making this Masters a bit dull.
Hmmm, ok, it made for a bit of a non event in terms of competition and excitement but blimey it has been impressive from Spieth, unbelievable nerve from him.
http://hasmaldonadocrashedtoday.com/
Kel Varnsen wrote: Anyone following basketball? Almost time for the playoffs again in the NBA.
Anyone following basketball? Almost time for the playoffs again in the NBA.
I don't follow it too closely that much since the Lakers have been horrible, but who's your pick for MVP Kel? Curry or Harden?
@Bold Tone 😆 Crashtor Maldonado!
Super Mario wrote: Kel Varnsen wrote: Anyone following basketball? Almost time for the playoffs again in the NBA. I don't follow it too closely that much since the Lakers have been horrible, but who's your pick for MVP Kel? Curry or Harden? @Bold Tone 😆 Crashtor Maldonado!
Think Curry will take it. Houston will probably drop to 5th or 6th in the west.
But I actually like the Spurs and Hawks the best. They play good basketball. Not like Houston and Oklahoma where it is all about one player taking 40 shots...
I really want the Spurs to win it again. Duncan and Ginobili can retire with another ring and Popovich can finally win back to back NBA titles.
Kel Varnsen wrote: Super Mario wrote: I don't follow it too closely that much since the Lakers have been horrible, but who's your pick for MVP Kel? Curry or Harden? @Bold Tone 😆 Crashtor Maldonado! Think Curry will take it. Houston will probably drop to 5th or 6th in the west. But I actually like the Spurs and Hawks the best. They play good basketball. Not like Houston and Oklahoma where it is all about one player taking 40 shots...
Super Mario wrote: I don't follow it too closely that much since the Lakers have been horrible, but who's your pick for MVP Kel? Curry or Harden? @Bold Tone 😆 Crashtor Maldonado!
Well, the Lakers are my hometown team so that's why I like them. Hopefully they'll get to keep their draft pick this year. I do like watching the Spurs play a lot and I think they're peaking at the right time. Kawhi Leonard has become more dominant and the player many thought he would be.
I do. I got Spurs over Warriors in 7 in the West and Cavaliers over Hawks in 7 in the East. In the Finals I believe San Antonio Spurs will win their first ever back-to-back championship in 7 game series against Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The Cavs and Bulls will meet in the semi, no? It will be a Hawks and Cavs final in the East.
Warriors are really strong, will be hard to beat this season.
They have only lost 2 games at home all season.
My mistake, I meant Hawks. Upset picks in the first round: Mavericks over Rockets and Wizards over Raptors, both in 6.
Proof wrote: Kel Varnsen wrote: Anyone following basketball? Almost time for the playoffs again in the NBA. I do. I got Spurs over Warriors in 7 in the West and Cavaliers over Bulls in 7 in the East. In the Finals I believe San Antonio Spurs will win their first ever back-to-back championship in 7 game series against Cleveland Cavaliers.
I do. I got Spurs over Warriors in 7 in the West and Cavaliers over Bulls in 7 in the East. In the Finals I believe San Antonio Spurs will win their first ever back-to-back championship in 7 game series against Cleveland Cavaliers.
The two American sports i follow are basketball and funny football. I stated by supporting the Lakers with Kareem Abdul Jabaar (coolest name ever) and Magic. Lost interest for a while till Michael Jordan forced the world to sit up and take notice. Forgot about it for years till recently when i started willing LBJ to win a ring to piss off Skip Baseless. Did a complete U-turn by supporting the Big Ol' Women Spurs against the Cavs last year. This year i wouldn't mind Steph's Warriors winning it though i still lean towards the Spurs As you can see i am not much of a fan as i don't have a true allegiance but pick teams according to personnel and style. Here is my photograph on google, btw!
the rockets put in that work last night. it was like playing NBA Jam as a kid.
