Off Topic Thread too point uh

irishbucsfan · 04-09-2015 10:22AM

thomond2006 wrote: »

So from a financial POV for Hayne would it be better for him to be cut so that other teams can compete for his signature?

They won't compete for him. Wherever he ends up it would be very unlikely for him to be making more than the minimum, there are too many other players who would accept minimum contracts and he hasn't proven anything yet. He'd need to complete a season having played a fair amount to make more money.

He'll be hoping he makes the roster and gets a spot as a returner with some sporadic first team plays, that would be an excellent outcome.

Buer · 04-09-2015 10:28AM

thomond2006 wrote: »

So from a financial POV for Hayne would it be better for him to be cut so that other teams can compete for his signature?

Nah, he's not getting significant money anywhere, I would think. These guys who are non-drafted are playing just for a contract and a shot at the big time. Some of them bounce around the league for years just looking for the phone to ring and someone to bring them into a practice squad with a shot at making the active roster.

The Lost Sheep · 04-09-2015 01:41PM

Mick Galway joined twitter yesterday... and started following me....

Clearlier · 04-09-2015 01:43PM

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Mick Galway joined twitter yesterday... and started following me....

Was he looking for a sheep?

dregin · 04-09-2015 02:49PM

Think I saw someone mention The Witcher 3 on here? GOG currently have 30% off it for PC: http://www.gog.com/promo/the_witcher_franchise_promo_030815?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=game_subject&utm_campaign=TW3_Franchise_Promo_EN

mfceiling · 04-09-2015 02:58PM

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Mick Galway joined twitter yesterday... and started following me....

On twitter? Or like creepily looking through your windows and stuff...

irishbucsfan · 04-09-2015 03:54PM

Here's a clip of Jared Hayne which has proved quite popular with the Americans

b.gud · 04-09-2015 04:29PM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Here's a clip of Jared Hayne which has proved quite popular with the Americans

so White 45 is actually happy to have gotten knocked on his ass? I will never understand this sport

dregin · 04-09-2015 04:32PM

b.gud wrote: »

so White 45 is actually happy to have gotten knocked on his ass? I will never understand this sport

Was wondering the exact same thing. Also, why did Hayne stop running? There was no need for him to go into touch there...

errlloyd · 04-09-2015 04:34PM

dregin wrote: »

Was wondering the exact same thing. Also, why did Hayne stop running? There was no need for him to go into touch there...

Fresh set of downs, no risk of a turnover and I think the clock stops in touch but not in play.

Buer · 04-09-2015 04:35PM

b.gud wrote: »

so White 45 is actually happy to have gotten knocked on his ass? I will never understand this sport

Don't think he's happy to be on his ass but he made the play and stopped someone running full tilt and forced them out of bounds.

Given it was the last pre-season game, he's probably a fringe player trying to make the roster as opposed to being unemployed next week. Making any successful play would be big for him.

thomond2006 · 04-09-2015 04:35PM

dregin wrote: »

Was wondering the exact same thing. Also, why did Hayne stop running? There was no need for him to go into touch there...

There was no space left anyway but if you turnover possession it's a disaster.

Buer · 04-09-2015 04:38PM

errlloyd wrote: »

Fresh set of downs, no risk of a turnover and I think the clock stops in touch but not in play.

Correct. Not that he'll be too bothered with 4 minutes remaining in the 3rd and his team in front.

He made the 1st down and, if he stayed in, he had two defenders right in front of him who he wasn't going to evade. Better to protect possession and step into touch with the job done than try to get past two guys in close quarters and risk a fumble.

Buer · 04-09-2015 04:39PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

There was no space left anyway but if you turnover possession it's a disaster.

Yup, possession is important in rugby...in NFL it's everything. Players are cut from rosters for not protecting the ball and conceding turnovers in pre-season.

thomond2006 · 04-09-2015 04:50PM

Buer wrote: »

Yup, possession is important in rugby...in NFL it's everything.

Playing Madden online with some asshole laughing at your mediocrity, you really learn this the hard way.

irishbucsfan · 04-09-2015 05:14PM

http://www.independent.ie/sport/leftfield/paddy-power-erects-cousin-shifting-booth-in-advance-of-allireland-hurling-final-31502273.html

mfceiling · 04-09-2015 05:35PM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

http://www.independent.ie/sport/leftfield/paddy-power-erects-cousin-shifting-booth-in-advance-of-allireland-hurling-final-31502273.html

One of the lads in work was showing me the paddy power instagram account yesterday. The skeletor and he-man skits are very funny.

pickarooney · 04-09-2015 06:18PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

There was no space left anyway but if you turnover possession it's a disaster.

Why didn't White 45 try and turn the ball over then. Fair enough it's a low-percentage play but what's to lose in trying to rip the ball from him there?

thomond2006 · 04-09-2015 06:36PM

pickarooney wrote: »

Why didn't White 45 try and turn the ball over then. Fair enough it's a low-percentage play but what's to lose in trying to rip the ball from him there?

Look at the GIF again. He couldn't get close to him to attempt it and he was being blocked by another 49er. By the time Hayne knocked him over he was already out of bounds.

irishbucsfan · 04-09-2015 06:37PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

Look at the GIF again. He couldn't get close to him to attempt it and he was being blocked by another 49er.

There's also literally no chance of him being able to win possession. Hayne was basically at the touchline.

thomond2006 · 04-09-2015 06:40PM

I think the buzz around Hayne will certainly help him secure a roster spot.

Dave_The_Sheep · 05-09-2015 04:55PM

Is it me or is the RTE HD channel for Dublin-Mayo a lot less HD in patches than the Sky quality there during the English game?

awec · 05-09-2015 06:09PM

Can't believe there's a game of football on tv that's actually entertaining!

.ak · 05-09-2015 06:25PM

That first goal from Dublin!

:eek:

awec · 05-09-2015 06:26PM

Was a cracking finish, though I'm not sure if the guy who crossed it was trying to shoot. Seems high risk to try cross it with your feet at that pace when you're chasing the game.

Wang King · 05-09-2015 06:31PM

Collins barracks.... Vodka and white €2...pint of beer...€2....wine...€2....... I'm going to be wang-kered in the morning!

awec · 05-09-2015 06:31PM

That one was even better. Smashing goal.

pickarooney · 05-09-2015 06:31PM

gaa website is offline. What's the score in that?

.ak · 05-09-2015 06:32PM

Corker of a goal.

That's the game.

Wang King · 05-09-2015 06:32PM

It's going to be all the sweeter when we wallop them in a fortnight

Off Topic Thread too point uh

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