CincySportsFan

I don't know who Derek Thompson is, but he hit the nail on the head with those three battles.

Well, I guess I'm an old fart, hahaha...so, I'm not up to date on the new terminology. I just saw the "z" next to the time stamps and that was the only thing I could come up with. Does anybody even use Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) anymore, either? Or have they both been replaced by Universal?

Am I reading it correctly that those models are in Zulu time? So, if it shows it hitting us at 18z on Thursday, that puts it around 1pm local, right?

Yeah, I thought for sure we'd hear Tony slurping the brilliance of Andy Reid to do the unconventional. "Jim, when you've got Patrick Mahomes on your team, you don't want to finish the game with him on the bench. This gives you a chance to win it with a touchdown and a 2-point conversion."

I'll disagree with you, to a bit. I think we are super, super early in the NIL phases. Right now even the slightest drop in the pond has been viewed as a tidal wave, just because we've never had anything before to compare it to. But, I think there's going to be an eventual limit/ceiling to what boosters are going to dole out. Yeah, they may be willing to pay out for all of the starters, and maybe even the second string on some of these squads. They're not going to be dumping huge wads of cash to some kid who's 3rd or 4th on the depth chart just because. Yeah, everybody may get the equivalent of a "signing bonus" to get them to sign initially...but, if a kid doesn't play, you still expect him to get paid? Quinn Ewers is a good example. He saw the success that CJ Stroud had, and knew that it was going to be an uphill battle to see the field at Ohio State the next year or two. He can transfer to another school, and see not only his spot on the depth chart be elevated, but also his chance to make some more money being the starter. So, I think over the next 3 or 4 years, we may see the transfer portal becoming a revolving door (even more so than it is right now). Not feeling appreciated at your original school? Then there'll be someone offering you a chance to come play for them and be able to take advantage of the NIL. Then, when you couple the opportunity to make the playoffs (with them being expanded), then that's one of the lone remaining recruiting advantages that certain teams are currently able to use being eliminated (or at least, being reduced).

That doctor that was reviewing things out of South Africa that I referenced earlier, said there appears to be signs that while the antibodies from the original Covid and Delta variation don't seem to work against Corona...the opposite doesn't appear to be the case. (Meaning the Corona antibodies DO fight off Delta, etc.) So, if that's the case, one of the weapons against Delta, might be all the people getting Corona.

I had the same thing back towards the end of October. My mom and dad got the same thing just a couple of days after me seeing them. All 3 of us had negative Covid tests. All 3 of us took a good month to get over. I know I personally took 4 different cough medicines, just trying to find something that would work.

This whole "drops" thing is a bunch of hogwash anyway. He's got 9, while Keenan Allen and Robbie Anderson each have 7. Chase averages 18.1 yards per catch, while Allen is 10.9, and Anderson is 10.2. Chase has 13 TD's, while Allen and Anderson have 7 each. We're going to throw a fit over 2 extra drops?!? Heck, Tyreek Hill has 6 drops and 9 TD's, and he's a guy every dang team would want to have on their squad. A mountain being made out of a mole hill.

I've come up with scenarios where the Bengals could literally play any potential wildcard team. But, if the favorites win next week in the AFC, the Bengals would be a 4 seed, and host New England. If they win, and everyone else stays the same, they'd move up a spot and host Indy. And, if they win, and all the other favorites hold serve, but the Raiders beat the Charges...Cincy would remain at #3, and host the Raiders.

Anyone surprised that the Chiefs didn't just let the Bengals score when they got first and goal inside the 1? I honestly thought they may pull Burrow into the endzone on that first QB dive.

Saw a doctor reviewing a report out of South Africa that said the antibodies from the vaccines may not be as effective in preventing Omicron. But, that the T-cells generated from any of the 3 vaccines or previous infection, were still 70-80% effective. According to him, that would explain why just about everyone could get Omicron, but that the effects of it could be negligible. Said that's why it's still worthwhile to get the vaccine.

Was trying to figure out who the Bengals might end up facing, and there's just too many variables. I've come across chances to face New England, Indianapolis and the winner of the Raiders/Chargers. The only scenarios that I haven't come across is facing either Buffalo or Baltimore.

Heck, if you're going to go that route, why not just forfeit the game to the Browns. Give everybody an extra week of rest.

As a division winner, they would host the first round game, regardless of the opponent.

Looks like the best they can be is #3. Obviously it doesn't matter what Titans and/or Chiefs do, since they're already a game ahead of them. So, then it comes down to Buffalo and New England. If Buffalo and New England both win...Bengals are #4 If Buffalo wins and New England loses...Bengals are #4 If Buffalo loses and New England wins...Bengals are #4 If Buffalo loses and New England both lose...Bengals are #3.

Playing with the NFL Playoff Machine, it looks like the Bengals could get the #1 seed with 2 scenarios... 1) Bengals win, Chiefs lose, Titans lose, Buffalo wins 2) Bengals win, Chiefs lose, Titans lose, New England loses Basically, the Bengals win a 3-way tiebreaker against the Chiefs and Titans, a 4-way tiebreaker involving the Chiefs/Titans/Bills, and a 5-way tiebreaker with the Chiefs/Titans/Bills/Patriots all being 11-6. However, they would slide to #2 if the 4-way was the Chiefs/Titans/Patriots.

If you want to go see a professional sports team play, the MLB experience is still the cheapest, and in some instances, by a lot. From what I've been able to see for the big four, here's what a family of four could expect to spend at a game in 2021... NFL: $568.18 NHL: exact number unknown, but all sites indicated it to be significantly higher than NBA/MLB NBA: $290.12 MLB: $253 This is just where we're at these days. Any professional sport is expensive to see in person. MLB is suffering, but it's not because it simply outpriced the rest of the market.

Between yesterday's Ohio State game and today's Bengals' game, I feel like I've taken 2 stress tests. And I've used up all my favors from the Lord for the entire year in just the first 2 days.

Nice try OG! 🤣 I think I'll pass.

Okay, I will readily admit I did not read the original post correctly, of who deserves to be #3. In that Instance, a case can be made for Cincinnati. However, I don't see the committee improving their ranking, even though they lost. And I don't see how Michigan drops just one spot, when they looked totally lost in their game. So, just based off of who was where, and whether they won or not, I think there's a possibility that Ohio State climbs up 2 spots to fill the void. That's all. We can disagree with it as far as saying whether or not they deserve it. But I can see it happening.

Wow, what a game. Super props to the Utah offense...they came to play. And what a couple of performances by CJ and Jaxson for the Bucks...unstoppable.

With the comeback by the Buckeyes, I think they'll claim the #3 spot.

Barring a comeback by Ohio State against Utah, it won't surprise me one bit if Oklahoma State ends up at #3.

Prior to covid, we try to make a trip a couple times each year up to Columbus to see them there. Still several from the Newport cast performing.

Madden grew on me over the years. Initially, I thought he was a clown. As I got older, I grew to understand his antics were just his way of expressing his passion for the sport he loved. I'm glad he was able to see the special Fox did on him that aired this past weekend, to know just how much of an impact he had on people in the game. RIP Coach.