It seems almost certain we get a Week 18 fixture, since Bills Mafia at LOLfins will be for the AFC East crown. But we take nothing for granted here at DFO. Eagerly await that schedule announcement, which is really the only good reason for watching... Packers (+1) at Vikings (8:20, NBC) Nobody
Game Preview
A Hippocratic Footballing Good-Bye to 2023
Feats of Festivus Strength Thread (with Some Footy)
Welcome to Hayell! – Sad Sportsball Calendar Open Thread
The abyss, it layeth before thee. Just so happens, I heard this tune while driving mid-week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS2IBMQIjDo I am reasonably sure that this group had some Raleigh-scene connection, maybe even to Hippo's favoUrite college band (Sex Police). Still trying to verify that. UPDATE - holy shit, I was right for once! The start
Wafer Thin Mints – JV NFL Winds Down Open Thread
Enter December JV NFL Championship Saturday Thread
Holiday House Saturday Lesser Footy
I guess it makes sense to feature this during Thanksgiving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9fk2aLY07o Fuck, ain't that just amazing work? Now, exit your nostalgic stupor, we've got FOOTBALL to watch. City of Men take on the filthy Redshite, bright and early (7:30, Peacock). YMMV, but I can't really bear to watch. Robins Hood and Trashbirds get the
Nighttime Boogey Hot JV Action Open Thread
Fortunately, the nighttime offerings from the JV gods are improved. Ballsy: Hippo, why no mention this morning of the traditional Big 10 Battle between USC and UCLA??? For shame! California (-6.5) at Stanford (6:30, PAC-12) And the band is on the field! Nothing is ever quite going to top THAT. The Golden Shower
Reflections on Redemption and Some JV NFL Previews
There is no Premiership action this morning. Hope you remembered to sleep in. This Autumn has been interesting for Hippo, to say the least. Denver started 1-5. Everton had one point at the first international break. NC State...was doing NC State things, losing at home twice (ND and Louisville), and getting
12 Nov 2023 Mandatorium FINALE NFL Thread
We made it. Laughed, cried, set a few fires. SO MANY MEMORIES. Just one last game to churn through... (unrelated Tame Impala song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ed6UeDp1ek Jets (-1) at Raiders (8:20, NBC) Oh wow. You are going to TEST OUR LOVE with this matchup, Rog. Good thing DFOers believe in the RULES-BASED ORDER. (Hippo raises whip
12 Nov 2023 Mandatorium Session #3 NFL Thread
Just 7 MOAR hours to go. Come on y'all, we GOT THIS!! (unrelated Silversun Pickups song follows) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUvztjUS1vg Falcons (-2.5) at Qards (4:05, CBS) Oh my, the ARTHUR SMITH Falcons giving points on the road? I almost don't even care that it's the Qards they're playing. Wee Kyler is back, even! I mean,
12 Nov 2023 Mandatorium Session #2 NFL Thread
Hello, y'all. The half-assing it substitute teacher is IN! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcwX2TnsTPE These is your early afternoon offerings, crafted lovingly in Ginger Hammer's kitchen FOAR YOU: Texans (+6) at Bengals (1:00, CBS) Both these squadrons come into Week 10 shit hot. But there's "oh fuck, they look Owl worthy again" hot, and then there's "that's really