Was supposed drive from Columbia to St. Louis for the Blues game yesterday with a group of 9, 2 from STL, 6 from Columbia, and one driving from Duluth to Denver, staying with us in Columbia after the game. Even up to Friday morning it looked like we could get there with no problem, but the drive home might be slow and not fun, and my wife had to work this morning so there was no staying in St. Louis.

By Friday night the snow totals in Columbia and St. Louis had grown enough that we were pretty sure we wouldn't go but were going to make the final call Saturday morning. The brother from Duluth called off his drive and went southwest, stopping in Omaha instead and avoiding snow. Woke up and it was already snowing, so confirmed we'd stay in Columbia. Sent all 9 tickets to the 2 from STL, and they got a group that thought they'd go. Their snow also came earlier and heavier, so even they didn't make the game.

Did our grocery shopping yesterday morning and on the drive home I'm pretty sure the difference in temperature between the outside and inside of the car caused my windshield to crack. Big U shaped crack around almost the entire windshield. Was not driving under any trees, so now large amount of snow or ice fell on it. No other cars around. Didn't see anything fly or fall onto it. That happened to a bedroom window at our house last winter. Sounded like somebody threw a brick through our window as the sun was rising, so we were still sleeping. Definitely startling. Couldn't find it, and it was the small window right above our bed.

I think Kam's shooting regression were somewhat easy to predict. I didn't think it would drop as much as it did, but being the focal point of the offense takes a much different physical toll and mental approach.

Jop became a pretty good defender largely due to increased effort and focus on that end, which the team desperately needed from him. Again, not surprised it dropped.

Chase and Ben are harder to explain. Ben's responsibilities have increased a lot, so there's that. But he's largely shooting the same spot up threes he's taken his whole career. A few percent drop wouldn't surprise me. 13% is shocking. Probably mental at this point.

Chase's defense has also fell off a cliff and his offensive responsibilities have decreased since conference play started. So I've got nothing there.

I may be proven wrong here, but I have a hard time seeing a defense that owned Justin Herbert and CJ Stroud the past two weeks is going to be vexed by Jarrett Stidham.

Quote from: MU82 on Today at 12:14:35 PMI'm anticipating a Seahawks-Broncos Super Bowl.

Stidham, who has had an entire week to prepare under Payton's tutelage, will do fine. Moreover, the sack-happy Broncos' superior defense will make life very difficult for the Patriots, who already have had trouble protecting Maye all postseason. The Broncos also have one of the better home-field advantages in the league.

The Seahawks are at home, they are better all-around (top 3 on defense, offense and special teams), and they are more well-rested than the Rams. Stafford won't face the same weather he did in Chicago, but it's still gonna be 40-ish and getting colder as the game progresses, not exactly L.A. weather.

All of which means y'all should be betting on the Pats and Rams!

I disagree on the winners, but I agree Stidham will be solid to good. He's got a good deep ball. Should be able to stretch the field if he's given some time.

Seattle has three losses this year by a total of 9 points. Have they had some QB luck? Yes. They are legit. I'd rank them as the second best team remaining, behind LAR. Today's game should be great.

The discrediting is so dumb.

Quote from: jesmu84 on Today at 12:38:04 PMhttps://x.com/i/status/2015438556789870682

I genuinely can't believe that MTG has had 10-20 opinions that I've agreed with over the past few months.

Same people calling this guy a criminal for having a gun at a protest:


Say this guy is a hero for having a gun at a protest:

MTG: Voice of Reason (ish).

Now THAT is unbelievable!

https://x.com/i/status/2015478917184835694

It's all lies