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CMOTDibbler · 13-01-2017 12:28AM

CatFromHue wrote: »

I'm not sure if Michael Conlon is really from Norn Iron:eek:

Harpic(e)

It's official

mfceiling · 13-01-2017 08:13AM

CatFromHue wrote: »

I'm not sure if Michael Conlon is really from Norn Iron:eek:

Draining the keg so they can install another harp tap there.

thomond2006 · 13-01-2017 01:04PM

Seahawks @ Falcons
Texans @ Patriots
Steelers @ Chiefs
Packers @ Cowboys

Aaron Rodgers to defy the odds.

CMOTDibbler · 13-01-2017 02:46PM

So Rory McIlroy has taken about one and a half rounds to get used to his new clubs.

https://twitter.com/EuropeanTour/status/819900178094137344

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 03:00PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

Seahawks @ Falcons
Texans @ Patriots
Steelers @ Chiefs
Packers @ Cowboys

Aaron Rodgers to defy the odds.

I like the Falcons pick and I think they are actually good value at 1/2 in some bookies.

Patriots will put up a cricket score against the Texans.

Steelers vs Chiefs is the toughest call, but I reckon the Chiefs could have enough.

Can't see Green Bay winning in Dallas with only Rodgers to rely on on offense.

b.gud · 13-01-2017 03:04PM

Been re-watching breaking bad lately, God it's such a good show

irishbucsfan · 13-01-2017 03:04PM

b.gud wrote: »

Been re-watching breaking bad lately, God it's such a good show

I'm going to rewatch it myself soon. Can't wait.

Podge_irl · 13-01-2017 03:06PM

Neil3030 wrote: »

Can't see Green Bay winning in Dallas with only Rodgers to rely on on offense.

Yeah, GB were not really all that impressive against the Giants, the Giants just completely imploded in a way that I can't see the Cowboys doing

thomond2006 · 13-01-2017 03:08PM

I think BB's middle seasons were a bit on the weak side, however it's worth it for the final season. Brilliant series.

Buer · 13-01-2017 03:11PM

Neil3030 wrote: »

Can't see Green Bay winning in Dallas with only Rodgers to rely on on offense.

With Nelson essentially an invalid if he plays, I can't see them having the firepower to beat the Cowboys offense. They're going to look to really rattle Rodgers early on and put their stamp on the game.

If the Packers fall behind, I really don't think even Rodgers can drag them back into the game. The Cowboys will simply be too efficient at moving the ball and keeping the scoreboard ticking over.

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 03:13PM

Actually a 4-home-teams-win accumulator (~3/1) is a decent enough bet.

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 03:16PM

Falcons (-5)
Pats (-15)
Chiefs (-1.5)
Cowboys (-5)

12/1 accumulator - I think that'll be my little punt this week.

Buer · 13-01-2017 03:24PM

Neil3030 wrote: »

Actually a 4-home-teams-win accumulator (~3/1) is a decent enough bet.

I took that last week. Texans was the only one I wasn't convinced on but the lack of a QB for the Raiders had me confident.

Have doubled down this week with home wins for Cowboys, Pats and Falcons.

irishbucsfan · 13-01-2017 03:29PM

I took. As long as Neil3030 is 100% certain it will definitely come in then I've trusted him.

wp_rathead · 13-01-2017 03:30PM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I'm going to rewatch it myself soon. Can't wait.

Got to rewatch it recently as the GF hadn't seen it- is arguably better the second time around
Speaking off, Better Call Saul is back soon which is something to look forward to

thomond2006 · 13-01-2017 03:30PM

Buer wrote: »

I took that last week. Texans was the only one I wasn't convinced on but the lack of a QB for the Raiders had me confident.

Have doubled down this week with home wins for Cowboys, Pats and Falcons.

I'd love to see a GB-NE Superbowl.

Zzippy · 13-01-2017 03:31PM

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

So Rory McIlroy has taken about one and a half rounds to get used to his new clubs.

https://twitter.com/EuropeanTour/status/819900178094137344

Has he gone back to his Scotty Cameron putter? I know he made a shit ton of money from Nike, but imagine how much more he could have won the last few years if he'd been able to play with the clubs he wanted to...

awec · 13-01-2017 03:36PM

Are you a golfer Zzippy?

CMOTDibbler · 13-01-2017 03:39PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Has he gone back to his Scotty Cameron putter? I know he made a shit ton of money from Nike, but imagine how much more he could have won the last few years if he'd been able to play with the clubs he wanted to...

Playing with an Odyssey. I know they're owned by Callaway, but he doesn't have a deal with thme, so I assume it's by choice.

Buer · 13-01-2017 03:39PM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I took. As long as Neil3030 is 100% certain it will definitely come in then I've trusted him.

I hear he gives you your money back if it doesn't come in.

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 03:40PM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I took. As long as Neil3030 is 100% certain it will definitely come in then I've trusted him.

Start planning how to spend the money, because it will definitely happen. Actually why wait, spend the money now, and then pay it back when you win.

pickarooney · 13-01-2017 03:54PM

Don't pay, give your friendly salesperson this solid gold tip in lieu of pecuniary recompense.

Zzippy · 13-01-2017 03:57PM

awec wrote: »

Are you a golfer Zzippy?

Not any more, used to play the odd society round. I'd win the longest drive prize and feck all else... like to follow the Irish lads to see how they're doing though.

Synode · 13-01-2017 04:31PM

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

Playing with an Odyssey. I know they're owned by Callaway, but he doesn't have a deal with thme, so I assume it's by choice.

I bought an Odyssey a while back with vouchers I had. 260 bleedin euro. My putting is still awful :pac:

Golf is such a rip off sport

awec · 13-01-2017 04:33PM

I want to get back into it this year after about 6 years out of it. Need to buy the whole works, clubs, clothes etc.

Zzippy · 13-01-2017 04:38PM

It's a great game if you can play regularly. Lived in Donegal for a while and was a member in Murvagh, cracking links course, played once/twice a week in summer and got some consistency, but if you're not playing regularly your short game especially goes to crap and it's just frustrating...

CMOTDibbler · 13-01-2017 04:44PM

Synode wrote: »

I bought an Odyssey a while back with vouchers I had. 260 bleedin euro. My putting is still awful :pac:

Golf is such a rip off sport

I bought one a couple of years back and it cost me €80. There's bargains to be had if you're patient and look around.

All sports gear is expensive. However if you don't want (and usually don't need) the latest models, you'll kit yourself out quite reasonably.

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 05:18PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

I'd love to see a GB-NE Superbowl.

So you can go to bed after the first quarter? :pac:

Synode · 13-01-2017 07:19PM

awec wrote: »

I want to get back into it this year after about 6 years out of it. Need to buy the whole works, clubs, clothes etc.

I'm about to bin an old set of irons if you want a starter set. They must be 20 years old at this stage (they were hand me downs from my old man) but they do the job. Might save you a few quid in the short term

mfceiling · 13-01-2017 07:33PM

awec wrote: »

I want to get back into it this year after about 6 years out of it. Need to buy the whole works, clubs, clothes etc.

Good luck with that!!

You do know that most of the decent prams now are upwards on a grand. Those car seats can run into a couple of hundred quid. And don't get me started on the price of cots...

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