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nittany ramModeratorWell, like most people here, I don’t think the Rams should sign Suh. However, that seems to be a minority opinion out in the Rams ‘twitterverse’ and on other social media sites.
nittany ramModeratorThe thought of Suh signing with the Rams makes me feel apprehensive, not excited. Too many things could go wrong.
I agree. How many guys that have questionable character can the Rams sign before it reaches a critical mass? They would be better off signing a true NT.
nittany ramModerator“I think we need to consider the possibility that altruism can be unintentional and arise out of self-interest.”
I read something written by a marine biologist once about the stories of dolphins “saving” downed pilots by pushing them towards shore. He said that he also doubted that the dolphins were really trying to rescue the pilots.
He noted that cetaceans are highly intelligent and playful. He thought it was possible that the dolphins saw the pilots as toys and that pushing them through the water was a type of play behavior. He noted that this behavior can be seen with inanimate objects as well. Dolphins will spend hours delightfully pushing stuff around.
He thought it likely that for every pilot pushed towards shore, many others were pushed away from shore.
Of course, only the pilots that were pushed towards shore lived to tell the tale about how they were ‘rescued’ by dolphins.
nittany ramModeratorAnd it was worth a 3/10 even as is.
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Do you happen to remember the names of any of the old flamers we used to get on any of the old boards? I’ve gotten too old and forgetty to remember any of them.
I guess i do remember one, though i am not sure flamer is quite the right descriptor for him: AirRams. He got a little scary.
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nittany ramModerator“So even though bees were disappearing in alarming ways and at alarming rates, their population never actually saw a significant decline. The number of honeybee colonies peaked in 1989, at 3.5 million colonies; in 2008, two years after CCD was first characterized, that number dipped to 2.4 million, the worst year for honeybee populations in recorded history. Since their lowest point, honeybee populations in the U.S. have climbed at a modest pace and now stand at 2.7 million colonies…”
===========================Well 2.7 still sounds pretty low compared to 3.5.
At any rate, i dont pay much attention to combine numbers. Its just bees in underwear as far as I’m concerned. I only pay attention to how bees actually sting.
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vWell, absolute numbers don’t tell the story. It’s the trend.
Besides, maybe 3.5 million was too many bees. Ever think of that?
I, for one, will rest easier knowing that the dangerously unsustainable bee population has been culled to manageable levels.
Thanks to our noble benefactors, the fungicide, and the parasitic Varroa mite.
nittany ramModeratorAn alternate headline could be…
‘Diabolical whale denies starving shark of life-sustaining snorkeler meat.’
nittany ramModeratorActually, honey bees are doing ok…
nittany ramModeratorI’m a little nervous about replacing 3 of our 4 linebackers. I don’t recall any team ever doing that before.
It makes me nervous too, but apparently inside LBs are not as difficult to replace in Wade’s defense, provided you find the right type.
nittany ramModeratorBrilliant.
nittany ramModeratorIt would have been nice to be able to resign Watkins, but at least he did’nt sign with the 9ers who were reportedly interested in him.
nittany ramModeratorWonder if it means they keep Tavon?
I doubt it simply because Tavon hasn’t shown he can be a true WR in the NFL. He’s no more of a replacement for Watkins than Johnny Hekker is at this point.
nittany ramModeratorSpeak for yourself. I have my head in the Oven.
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vSay hello to your books while you’re in there why don’tcha.
nittany ramModeratorJust read my posts, as if i were GOD, and always think to yourself, “here’s WV-Ram with THE NEWS.”
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vWow. Talk about a Massey complex…
nittany ramModeratorI listen to NPR while I’m at work. That’s the only mainstream news I listen to. I’m not saying it’s measurably better than any other mainstream news outlet, but like Zooey, I listen to it to see what events the general public is being exposed to.
I get most of my news from just reading around the internet.
nittany ramModeratorI remember the very first post I ever read on a Rams message board. It was back in 1998. I picked it first even though it was in the middle of a thread because the name of the poster caught my eye…Great Ram in the Sky. He was responding to a poster named Jack Youngblood (later he went by just JYB). He said “Listen Whippy-dip. Jim Everett could still be a starting QB in this league.” 🙂
He was one of the characters that kept me posting on that old PD board. If it wasn’t for him, maybe I wouldn’t have formed the long lasting message board relationship I have today with many of the posters here.
RIP Great Ram in the Sky.
nittany ramModeratorWow. I was totally unaware they were even working on that.
I’ll have to process that for a while.
Hard for me to believe it will ever be cheap enough for poor people to afford.
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vWell, unless they can make it affordable for the masses, it will never become anything more than a novelty.
But I think as technology improves and the process continues to become more efficient, eventually lab grown meat could become cheaper than conventional farm raised meat. For example, think about all the resources and time necessary to grow a cow to maturity. The land, food, and medical requirements, waste generated, etc…
nittany ramModeratorYeah, I like Gesicki too (big surprise) but he’s a TE so he’s not really a replacement for Watkins. He’s extremely athletic and would be great in the red zone where the Rams sorta struggle at times.
you’re right. not exactly a like for like replacement. but he’d replace his targets. we all know mcvay loves tight ends. this is guy tests off the charts.
his shorts shuttle and 3-cone times are in. 4.10 seconds and 6.76 seconds. holy cow. this guys is off the charts! it sounds like you’ve seen plenty of this guy. but he produced as well at penn state. his blocking sounds not very good though. still. just let him run routes and catch the ball!
Yeah he’s no blocker and probably will never be. He’s tall but he doesn’t have a big frame. But in the passing game he’s a matchup nightmare.
nittany ramModeratorYeah, I like Gesicki too (big surprise) but he’s a TE so he’s not really a replacement for Watkins. He’s extremely athletic and would be great in the red zone where the Rams sorta struggle at times.
nittany ramModeratorAccording to PFF, 2017 was Quinn’s worst season.
Part of this is due to his injuries, but his play has been in steady decline since 2013.
nittany ramModeratorI will say this. For those excited the Rams traded away their long-time tenured Ram and best pass rusher because of the idea of signing Sammy Watkins long-term…You need to realize there are plenty of receivers out there to be had but finding great pass rushers is not easy…
— Downtown Rams (@DowntownRams) March 2, 2018
This isn't even to knock Sammy or Quinn. Quinn is good and Sammy is probably the better player. However, once again, it's about value. Quinn would instantly be the best EDGE on the market if he hit FA today. Even with all of the injury and production concerns.
— Downtown Rams (@DowntownRams) March 2, 2018
nittany ramModeratorThrow me a slice 🍕 @JaredGoff16 @TG3II @pizzahut pic.twitter.com/EzxMfYNwSF
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) March 2, 2018
February 27, 2018 at 6:55 am in reply to: teachers (images/ideas of teachers in the wake of Florida) #83229nittany ramModeratorAll West Virginia public schools remain closed as teachers continue to strike
All 680 public schools in West Virginia are closed for the third day as thousands of teachers walked out to fight for higher wages and benefits — a first in the state’s history. According to the National Education Association, WV educators are the 48th lowest-paid in the country.
And with that WV became the only state in the country to effectively protect its children from a mass shooting at school.
nittany ramModeratorThis is concerning…
Peters played his position well last season but suddenly developed a distaste for physical contact, as if he was playing not to get hurt. Some of his actions in his efforts to avoid contact bordered on the comical.
Sounds like Peters could be a challenge for McVay and Phillips.
But if it works out, the Rams have perhaps the best cover corner in football locked up for two years at a bargain price.
February 24, 2018 at 1:10 pm in reply to: Schefter: “Rams finalizing trade with Chiefs for CB Marcus Peters #83109nittany ramModeratorthis might get not too many likes but what i would do at this point.
i’d try to get joyner re-signed.
i’d still try to get tru signed.
i’d let watkins go.
i’d draft the best damn player with the first. hopefully, it’s a pass rusher. or vea.
that right there is the makings of an elite defense.
Yeah, if somehow they could sign TruJo to a fair price then the Rams’ secondary goes from a potential problem area to perhaps the best in football. I assume they’ll tag Joyner if they can’t sign him.
nittany ramModeratorHe must’ve been an epic crap head in the locker room. Cancerous.
Because trading away a top 5 corner on a cheapo rookie contract is the stupidest crap i ever heard.
This is what worries me.
By all reports the Rams has a fantastic locker room last season. Hate to have anything or anyone damage that.
February 23, 2018 at 4:14 pm in reply to: Schefter: “Rams finalizing trade with Chiefs for CB Marcus Peters #83050nittany ramModeratorI think it’s interesting (and odd) that the Rams refused to let Quinn be part of the deal.
By trading Quinn you get out from under the contract of a fading player that has back issues. Sure, Quinn came on strong later in the year, but he’s still simply a pure speed guy. He hasn’t mastered any pass rush moves beyond beating the tackle off the ball.
And you know it’s just a matter of time until he gets hurt.
I like Quinn a lot but I can’t help but think they missed an opportunity.
nittany ramModeratorI agree with what zn said. Joe also makes a good point about Nic Foles btw. 😉
I disagree with the author’s view. Students SHOULD write about those subjects. They should be taught how to write about controversial stuff – meaning they have to bring more than their ideology. They have to use data to support their position and not just cherry picked stuff that supports their viewpoint. They should be taught to look at all the evidence and be able to discern signal from noise. They need to learn to think critically.
nittany ramModeratorGood to see you’re doing better, Ag.
nittany ramModeratorGun deaths as a public health issue…
nittany ramModeratorI can’t see it.
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