Off Topic Thread 4.0

kuang1

thomond2006 wrote: »

Will be leaving by then. Pity! Thanks though.

If you're still there then The Reg has a nice selection of stuff too.

kuang1

awec wrote: »

You're from Waterford? How come you support Leinster?

That's not the first time that mistake has been made!!

What am I putting out there to confuse things?!

Munster me.

stephen_n

kuang1 wrote: »

That's not the first time that mistake has been made!!

What am I putting out there to confuse things?!

Munster me.

Awec is the only confused, an Ulster fan who’s a Leinster season ticket holder. Everyone else could tell you’re a Munster fan.

dregin

stephen_n wrote: »

Awec is the only confused, an Ulster fan who’s a Leinster season ticket holder. Everyone else could tell you’re a Munster fan.

I'm worse again 🀣 My defence is that I knew nothing about rugby until I came to Dublin. Growing up in Donegal and Cavan, rugby just wasn't on the radar at all.

stephen_n

dregin wrote: »

I'm worse again �� My defence is that I knew nothing about rugby until I came to Dublin. Growing up in Donegal and Cavan, rugby just wasn't on the radar at all.

Well at least you have an excuse so, better late than never. I went to a rugby school, was the only sport I ever really played or followed. School, club, Leinster and Ireland.

stephen_n

Sometimes you’d have to wonder what goes through people’s heads. Dj’ing at the after party for a christening and the baby is still here. Start as you mean to go on I guess.

kuang1

stephen_n wrote: »

Sometimes you’d have to wonder what goes through people’s heads. Dj’ing at the after party for a christening and the baby is still here. Start as you mean to go on I guess.

Lol.
Little Britain family who won the lotto...

Edit: Nope I'm wrong. Twas Harry Enfield and chums. Wayne and Waynetta slob.

thomond2006

thomond2006 wrote: »

Who would be in for an NFL fantasy football league?

Bump

Drop me a PM if interested. Scrubs and podge I have ye down already!

Dubinusa

Disappointed that McIlroy couldn't win the open. He seems diminished these past couple of years. Seems like his game is not 100%. Putting problems one week and out of sorts the next.
Would love to see him string a couple of wins before the year is out.

Buer

Dubinusa wrote: »

Disappointed that McIlroy couldn't win the open. He seems diminished these past couple of years. Seems like his game is not 100%. Putting problems one week and out of sorts the next.
Would love to see him string a couple of wins before the year is out.

I thought he was excellent at The Open. Played really well and was the only guy who was under par every day. That was a tough course. He still has issues but he was far more comfortable.

I doubt he'll ever get to where we thought he might at one stage but I wouldn't be surprised to see him pick up another few majors.

prawnsambo

Buer wrote: »

I thought he was excellent at The Open. Played really well and was the only guy who was under par every day. That was a tough course. He still has issues but he was far more comfortable.

I doubt he'll ever get to where we thought he might at one stage but I wouldn't be surprised to see him pick up another few majors.

I just want to see him get past Nick Faldo.

errlloyd

Did my first day of rugby union pre season in about ten years there tonight. Pretty tired. Shout out to Swiwi and one or two others for passively convincing me it was a good idea. If I keep with it I'll update ya'll.

swiwi_

errlloyd wrote: »

Did my first day of rugby union pre season in about ten years there tonight. Pretty tired. Shout out to Swiwi and one or two others for passively convincing me it was a good idea. If I keep with it I'll update ya'll.

Ha! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Our training starts again in 2 weeks, which is only 2 months since the last one finished, although we did take a break during the middle of winter.

Make sure you don't go too intense too fast. As noted previously, I got shoulder and elbow bursitis, which is basically inflammation due to overuse. I'd also recommend the jerseys with at least shoulder protection. During the matches, go hard - Teferi was absolutely correct when he told me that if you try and avoid injury, you'll get injured.

Finally boots - I started the season with Nike soccer boots that I had in the closet, but finished with Puma boots, more designed for rugby, and they were notably better.

What position are you going to play? After a season mostly on the wing, the coaches seemed like me at 13, so I'll probably try and nail that, given we have an abundance of wings and fullbacks in the team.

arsebiscuits1

errlloyd wrote: »

Did my first day of rugby union pre season in about ten years there tonight. Pretty tired. Shout out to Swiwi and one or two others for passively convincing me it was a good idea. If I keep with it I'll update ya'll.

Going back in a few weeks myself. After close to a 10 year hiatus too.

Who are you playing with? How much more does it hurt now?

stephen_n

swiwi_ wrote: »

Make sure you don't go too intense too fast. As noted previously, I got shoulder and elbow bursitis, which is basically inflammation due to overuse. I'd also recommend the jerseys with at least shoulder protection.

You’re a back right? I’d say it’s a fair assumption given the shoulder pad comment, though I’m pretty sure you said you were playing there. Did you get bursitis from flicking your hair?

swiwi_

stephen_n wrote: »

You’re a back right? I’d say it’s a fair assumption given the shoulder pad comment, though I’m pretty sure you said you were playing there. Did you get bursitis from flicking your hair?

Yeah a back. And yip from flicking my hair as I flew past fat forwards towards the try line

stephen_n

swiwi_ wrote: »

Yeah a back. And yip from flicking my hair as I flew past fat forwards towards the try line

How many tries did you score?

errlloyd

swiwi_ wrote: »

Make sure you don't go too intense too fast. As noted previously, I got shoulder and elbow bursitis, which is basically inflammation due to overuse. I'd also recommend the jerseys with at least shoulder protection. During the matches, go hard - Teferi was absolutely correct when he told me that if you try and avoid injury, you'll get injured.

Finally boots - I started the season with Nike soccer boots that I had in the closet, but finished with Puma boots, more designed for rugby, and they were notably better.

What position are you going to play? After a season mostly on the wing, the coaches seemed like me at 13, so I'll probably try and nail that, given we have an abundance of wings and fullbacks in the team.

Definitely won't be going too fast into it. But I'll have to build some tackling confidence quickly to avoid injury I reckon. Yesterday we were doing a ball placement drills, and I quickly realised I can't even remember how to fall properly.

In terms of boots I've always picked rugby boots to play tag, and I've been playing tag years. So I've two pairs of Adidas Preds, Firm Ground and Soft Ground. The FG ones are the style outside backs are supposed to wear, and the SG ones are the kicking boots that halfbacks are supposed to wear.

I think I'll follow your path in terms of position, wing and then in. As I said loads of tag means my passing and running with the ball is good so as soon as I learn to tackle I think I'll be handy enough in the centres. I'm 6'2 and about 91Kg, and quick, but not lightening fast. I know running lines and stuff won't translate between the sports, but I back myself to pick that up fast. My fear is probably that I am one of the taller lads who was at training, and I've no desire to be a forward.

arsebiscuits1 wrote: »

Going back in a few weeks myself. After close to a 10 year hiatus too.

Who are you playing with? How much more does it hurt now?

I went to preseason with CYM Terenure, a friend was willing to give me a lift and it's not far from where I live. They play in Metro 5 and Metro 11 so the level should be about right.

In terms of pain, it hurts like a gym session, but that's basically all it was! A few skills a lot of sprints, push ups, and other grimness!

Yeah_Right

swiwi_ wrote: »

Yeah a back. And yip from flicking my hair as I flew past fat forwards towards the try line

Tell the truth. You hurt your arm and shoulder by being a bit too enthusiastic shampooing your mane after a match.

Or was it doing some ridiculous dance to celebrate a try?

sydthebeat

stephen_n wrote: »

How many tries did you score?

one.....

anyone who flicks his hair past a "fat forward" as he scores a try... doesnt stay on the pitch very long :P

prawnsambo

Serena williams complainiing about being tested again. Unfortunate hashtag given the subject matter.

prawnsambo

prawnsambo wrote: »

Serena williams complainiing about being tested again. Unfortunate hashtag given the subject matter.

Discrimination against what? Success?

Dubinusa

Tennis players rarely get busted with ped's?
Sharapova is the only one I can think of.

errlloyd

Deleted User wrote: »

Discrimination against what? Success?

She's been tested something like 4 times as much as the next most tested pro Tennis player in America over the last 10 years.

I guess she gets a lot of online hate for the masculinity of her features, I have one facebook friend who lives posting about the "williams brothers conspiracy" so that insecurity probably makes her think she's been tested because of what she looks and sounds like rather than anything else.

If I was her I'd be pretty delighted. I reckon she's probably the best sportsperson in the world or pretty close to it. Dominance of an ultra competitive sport for a long time. With all the drugs testing, she's also completely untouchable in terms of fairness.

Buer

I don't exactly feel bad for her. Federer is tested a huge amount. 7 times in June according to himself. It comes with the territory.

If you're making literally tens of millions from a sport, a 10 minute test multiple times throughout the year is hardly something to complain about. When you are the best and continue to be the best well into your late thirties it's simply going to be normal to give that person added focus.

With all the drugs testing, she's also completely untouchable in terms of fairness.

I don't think anyone is untouchable due to the number of times they're tested. Marion Jones and Lance Armstrong passed hundreds of tests despite being arguably the two highest profile dopers this century. Williams has several TUEs in the past and the bizarre situation when she called police on a tester who called to her house for a spot check, accusing him of being a burglar, raised a lot of eyebrows.

errlloyd

Buer wrote: »

I don't think anyone is untouchable due to the number of times they're tested. Marion Jones and Lance Armstrong passed hundreds of tests despite being arguably the two highest profile dopers this century. Williams has several TUEs in the past and the bizarre situation when she called police on a tester who called to her house for a spot check, accusing him of being a burglar, raised a lot of eyebrows.

I think he appeared at her house 12 hours outside the approved testing window while she was out, he got let in by someone and insisted on staying there till she arrived. It would be weird if USADA who are so proper on paperwork to have some lad come hours outside the window, so I think she thought he was just some lad who managed to talk his way into her gaf pretending to be a drugs tester.

prawnsambo

Interesting as the conversation is, I posted that tweet because of the hashtag. #StayPositive isn't what she should be lookng for. #StayNegative would have been more appropriate.

Buer

errlloyd wrote: »

Buer wrote: »

I don't think anyone is untouchable due to the number of times they're tested. Marion Jones and Lance Armstrong passed hundreds of tests despite being arguably the two highest profile dopers this century. Williams has several TUEs in the past and the bizarre situation when she called police on a tester who called to her house for a spot check, accusing him of being a burglar, raised a lot of eyebrows.

I think he appeared at her house 12 hours outside the approved testing window while she was out, he got let in by someone and insisted on staying there till she arrived. It would be weird if USADA who are so proper on paperwork to have some lad come hours outside the window, so I think she thought he was just some lad who managed to talk his way into her gaf pretending to be a drugs tester.

Two different occasions.

swiwi_

errlloyd wrote: »

Definitely won't be going too fast into it. But I'll have to build some tackling confidence quickly to avoid injury I reckon. Yesterday we were doing a ball placement drills, and I quickly realised I can't even remember how to fall properly.

Make sure you tackle with the correct shoulder: eg if the lad is running towards you on your right side, it's your right shoulder to his right side (ie your head on the outside) - if you use the left shoulder (ie your head across his body) you risk head injury + trapped under the tackle/ruck and penalty for not rolling away As I noted previously watch Josh VDF.

If the guys are big units, you are better not to tackle them front on, but rather from the side as they pass you by.

Fitness should pick up quickly, I was waaay fitter by season's end, not that that is saying much.

Zzippy

My office is 50 yards from where the Flaming Lips have been warming up for their gig tonight. Bass rocking the windows. Playing snippets of songs in the rain. All obscure stuff that no one ever heard, plus throwing in stuff like the ET theme tune. Very hipster.

.ak would only love it...