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  1. As a Bruins fan, it pains me to say this but I'm really hoping this is the year they put it together. Toronto is one of, if not my favorite cities I've visited. I've had my fun watching them suffer at the hands of the Bruins, but now that the Bruins suck, I'd be happy to see the Leafs finally get over the hump.
  2. The window has been closed for a while. The East rolled out the red carpet for them on the way to the 2019 final. I like Bruce, but his teams have always lacked that sandpaper factor and he is constantly outcoached, constantly. I'm having a hard time blaming Ullmark for being down 2-0 as the B's aren't clearing the traffic or marking correctly, but woof, he doesn't look like the guy that's going to steal you a playoff game. Other notes: Taylor Hall looks like the only Bruin who actually cares, but if I see him rip one more wrister from the point wide I'm going to lose my mind. It's creating more offensive rushes for the Canes than it should be. Losing Lindholm is a big blow, but he wasn't exactly lighting the ice on fire anyway. Brind'Amour is one hell of a coach, love that guy.
  3. They don't win games like that Bills one without Tyreke Hill, he is a legit game changing player. What a weird trade.
  4. Fenway: For a first timer, RF Roof Box (21-43) have been my favorite since they were introduced - great view of the monster. Avoid upper grandstands (under the roof) and anywhere down the RF line at field level because you have to keep your head at a 90 degree angle to see home plate. As Digby said, the 3rd base/left field Coke deck is also good. I've sat in the bleachers more often than not - far away and awful view of just about everything, but they're the cheapest and easiest to grab on game day. If you're really feeling jazzy, obviously spring for the Monster seats, but also as Digby mentioned they're expensive. If you have time and can actually get in, definitely check out Bleacher Bar on Landsdowne. It's nothing to write home about but it is in the park and you get a pretty cool view from inside the outfield wall. Coors: For a great view of the mountains, wildfire dependent, sit down the 1st baseline in the 300's. It's high up but still a great view. I usually decide to go about an hour or so before a game and grab the Rock Pile (that weird half-oval thing above the batters-eye) for $5 - not the greatest seats but I'd recommend taking a jog up there anyway. If it's a day game, avoid everywhere but the 3rd baseline field level because you will melt. Keep in mind the entire outfield is bleachers, and not by name only, they're metal bleachers.
  5. Can't say I've ever sat up there either. Maybe only sat in that entire portion of the bleachers once. I was always CF or the RF Roof Deck. There are an egregious amount of screens, but I think that's more a product of the times than FSG getting tacky with it. Since moving to Denver it has been fantastic having Coors right down town and a stones throw from my apartment has further enticed me to go to as many games I as possible - even though they are terrible. $5 gameday tickets don't hurt, either. To me, having a stadium in downtown gives it much more character and appeal than say.. Foxboro. Citizens Bank has always been one of my favorite parks to visit but it's in the middle of GD nowhere, which hurts it's appeal.
  6. I guess this makes it easier to get concessions rather than walking down 35 flights of steps? Seems like it was inevitable they were going to do something like this once they started building that music venue. I'll reserve judgement, as they have usually done a really good job with additions, but it sure does look out of place.
  7. My only gripe with the current set (other than the blasphemous black socks) is the white jersey's striping pattern. If they stuck with with the classic yellow/black/white/black/yellow this current set would be perfection. Especially after they went to a single color outline on the names/numbers. Those jerseys above are far and way my favorite set the Bruins ever wore, but those were Ray Bourque's Bruins. The current sent has such a strong tie to this generation of players and success I'd like to see them kept around for as long as this core remains intact, however long that may be.
  8. Yes, that is very similar. Same logo with some tweaks.
  9. I should have one laying around, I'll try and dig it up.
  10. Yeah, was just about to come here and post that. Nothing's working.
  11. I hate the Mariners teal jersey. I mean I love it, but not for a major league baseball team. The M's should be navy then teal.... then silver. It just doesn't look good in today's world. The vintage Twins script is friggen awful. Look at how unbalanced that bad Larry is. If that was a brand new script you guys would rip it to shreds. Don't get the love for it.
  12. The Red Sox criteria is Hall of Fame membership and at least 10 years with the team. You used to have to finish your career with them in addition to the 10 years but they eased up on that to retire Fisk's #27.
  13. Hmm, just wondering but why are you for Gretzky and against Jordan? They'd both be retired for the same reason.
  14. i guess it depends on how old you were when he played for the Bucks. He made his name with that team with teammates Sam Cassell and Glenn Robinson. Looks right to me. Personally I don't think he looks strange in any of the 3. He spent a good chunk of his career and made an impact in all 3 cities. I compare it to Johnny Damon when it comes to KC, BOS, and NY. Could make an argument for all 3. IIRC we've had the Damon discussion plenty of times, but he made his name with Boston, won 2 championships, and became the most recognizable person in baseball thanks to his lack of a barber. I can't stand him, even when he was with the Sox, but he definitely belongs in a Red Sox uniform.
  15. I disagree. I thought the Shield logo was very clever and fitting, a hockey coat of arms if you will. Also looked better on the jerseys. I agree with you. The coat of arms made a perfect yoke patch that complimented that beautiful crown. It's a shame these jerseys got tossed away, they were great.
  16. YES! I love the blue undershirts from the 1980s and 1990s. I actually think the red ones look far too...boring, for lack of a better term. The blue really does help the red pop. I also think that the 1990-2008 roadies looked better when they had the blue undershirts. Now to get to your first point... A lot of people didn't -- and don't -- like the redesign of the road uniforms. A lot of people. I personally think the new ones are fantastic, though no one who I've ever talked too agrees with me. Okay, I third the navy undershirts. Beautiful. This has to be my favorite Sox jersey of all time, which most people view as a beer-league softball jersey... Also, I hated, and I mean hated the new road duds when they came out. They've since grown on me a lot. I still miss the World Series era roadies but these aren't to shabby either. As for the undershirt conundrum, blue at home, red on the road. The roads need some red, and I think they really pop with the red undershirts. EDIT: While I'm here, bring back the striped stirrups!!!
  17. Yes. In a market like this it's tough for BC to be a viable contender year in and year out. They just don't have a fan base that travels well, or even a fan base outside of current students and alumni. From the get-go, moving to the ACC was a bad decision, but the money was there so they took it. I heard a radio spot the other day for BC Football saying something along the lines of, "Come watch the Eagles as they look to take the ACC crown this year!" I couldn't help but laugh, and that's never a good sign.
  18. Why not just re-brand the Big 12 the South West Conference again? I don't think they will, nor do I want the Big 10 to change their name, but I can't wait to see how they wiggle a 2 into the logo.
  19. I did the original vector version of those pants which was taken from Andrew over at nhluniforms.com. However, I don't think anyone has converted it to paint.
  20. He fit in so well and quickly as a Celtics, it seems like he was destined to be in green. KG in a Timberwolves uniform looks like a legend in the wrong uniform to me now. Its odd isn't it, because I would sort of agree with you. But I think its interesting that Garnett seems like a man living out his destiny with a ring in Boston, whereas say Ray Bourque has to go to Colorado to win the Stanley Cup, but he will be forever a Bruin to a lot of people, I think. I've actually always been curious about this. Does anyone in Boston hate Ray for leaving for a chance at the Cup? The guy bled black and gold, stayed when others left. Carried the team when it needed it. So, who hates the guy for wanting to get his and call it a career? And let's be honest, it ended his career when he got what he wanted. He didn't stick around and continue to stick it in the back for Bruins fans. You'd be hard pressed to find a guy around here that hates Ray for going to Colorado. We all knew the Bruins weren't going to give him what he so desperately wanted, and deserved after all those years, so if leaving was his best option, then he did the right thing. It's not like he had a full tank left, it would've been different if he did. He was at the end of his career. IIRC he actually brought the Cup back to Boston for a day.
  21. Weird--because we all know this is where he belongs- Linked beacuse I didn't feel like saving this to my photobucket account & I didn't want to hotlink God, do I miss those jerseys.
  22. I feel like this just takes away any creative aspect to a concept.
  23. I think I do. PM me. (Unless this post is so stupid and you don't want to because I'm uneducated and not thought out). LOL What in the world.........
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