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SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:55am On Mar 12, 2023
typicalgamer:
Can you name a team that can sweep the warriors??
You have to be swept before you lose a series?
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:55am On Mar 10, 2023
These Warriors are not a threat
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:57am On Mar 09, 2023
Season over. The one time Load management should have been practiced. Luka smh

Sitting over a legit quad contusion is different from Ben Simmons and the other load management merchants that just sit for no reason
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by A40(m): 12:26am On Mar 09, 2023
Joezinho:
You guys are always so emotional. Politics is not about emotions, not false hope by a mob without a plan. Not anger without strategy but strategy..Always quick to cancel who doesn’t support your candidate.

Go to his IG page and see how they are roasting him for referring to Tinubu as President Elect..

Snippets..
I don't see the problem if that's how strongly they feel about it, perhaps their service delivery also factored in the equation.

What APC has done the last 8 years is enough to cancel anybody they want to cancel. Everyone will be fine.

People have and are really going through pains. Stop downplaying their way of protest and instead ask yourself why the masses are so angry.
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:43pm On Mar 08, 2023
Roland17:
@A40, like I said earlier, I am worried about Lamar getting his money. I think the Ravens have done their homework and are willing to risk shop for his 230M guaranteed. The unprotected franchise tag speaks a lot to the fact that the Ravens are confident he won’t get it. Let’s see what Lamar can pull now.
Lamar is somewhat the architect of his own misfortune. This is for the so called athletes that like to downplay the importance of an agent. All this cryptic tweeting and SM back and forth would have been avoided. People wouldn't have their feelings hurt because it would have been the agent doing the dirty job.

A bit of hubris on his part thinking he could get 230m guaranteed. He should have tried getting a 2-3 year 50m a year deal so when the TV money goes up he would be a free agent in line for bigger money. Teams now might be iffy to give him max dollars and still give up two first rounders
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:32pm On Mar 08, 2023
Roland17:
I will believe it when they are dead and out of postseason contention.
They are 7-25 on the road. Not a chance. That will mean they have to win all 4 playoff series on the road. Not gonna happen
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Offical Bayern Munich Fan Thread: 6x Champions Of Europe by A40(m): 11:07pm On Mar 08, 2023
Leyqute:
Ask Dayo. He was jittery all game expecting an Mbappe explosion.
Lool I don tell am since first leg. No level. Not a minute was I worried about the outcome
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Offical Bayern Munich Fan Thread: 6x Champions Of Europe by A40(m): 10:56pm On Mar 08, 2023
No shaking. The tie was never in doubt

Remarkable job by Sommer minus that brain fart he made really timely saves

Goretzka and Muller showing he can still press at 33
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Offical Bayern Munich Fan Thread: 6x Champions Of Europe by A40(m): 10:27pm On Mar 08, 2023
Don Choupo. Steal of Europe
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Offical Bayern Munich Fan Thread: 6x Champions Of Europe by A40(m): 4:54am On Mar 08, 2023
Neymar out for the season. Hmm. Will this be a blessing in disguise for PSG? He was mostly toothless in the first leg.

Still believe this tie is ours to lose

Choupo Moting extended till 2024. Well deserved I'd say
SportsRe: FORMULA ONE F1 Official SeasonThread - Revamped by A40(m): 4:51am On Mar 08, 2023
My boy Verstappen destroying the competition again. Looks like a 3peat is on hand
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:50am On Mar 08, 2023
The Warriors really are finished
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 11:35pm On Mar 07, 2023
Roland17:
The bigger questions are

Why are we bottling big leads?

Why are vulnerable when opponents drive to the paint?

Why are we committing too many fouls?

Why are we not calling timeouts to draw plays, especially when games are on the line?

Why are we managing the clock poorly?

Why are not mixing up offense?

Why are we poor with player rotation?

I can go on and on and the simple answer is coaching I am sorry, Mazzulla has to do more for me to buy into his stock.
The absence of Robert Williams will be huge. The idea of a less than healthy Robert Williams is very problematic and I daresay has played a role in the recent slump.

Your bench guys also have been flopping lately. A guy like Grant Williams that's asking for $20mil a year. Derrick White you wonder why he's not a starter then in close games you see his decision making and understand why

You guys have a weaker schedule so a #1 seed is still possible, you just have to pray the Bucks slip up. Cos I don't like your chances beating both the Sixers and then Milwaukee in a road series
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:44am On Mar 07, 2023
Stevens went from almost costing the Cavs the game to winning the Cavs the game

Grant Williams. Lololol. Man's said he would make em both and went on to miss em both to send the game to yet another OT
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by A40(m): 3:41am On Mar 07, 2023
Mrviktor:
Gakpo nd nunez that we have been slandering all season...

Chaii.
Abeg make dem no use us shine oh
Boy oh boy. Be like say you see vision
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 12:34am On Mar 07, 2023
Maynman:
Ja is in trouble.
Since he said they were good in the West. It's been problem after problem.

Time for Tee Morant to be a dad not a member of his posse. Though these Gen Z kids no too dey hear word. I don't know what's in the air
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m):
Roland17:
E be like say antispam bot don catch baba A40
Lol I'm sick of this fuckin app man.

Anyway the long story short is you're playing Monday morning Quarterback on this Jones thing. You said nothing before the fight tongue

Gane was terrified and had the look I had when I was writing a Maths test that I didn't study for. You could see Jones flinches and he's shook. He was so scared of the takedown

Tells me he didn't grapple or train for wrestling at all. All of Jones assessment was accurate. He specifically said Gane doesn't suffer or gets in the trenches and we saw it. Makes you wonder if Gane would have made it this far if he fought a wrestler previously

I mean just look at this joker. Jones neck was there ripe for the taking but he was so Terrified and useless at grappling he couldn't capitalize grin

SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:37pm On Mar 05, 2023
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SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:14pm On Mar 05, 2023
Warriors match up so poorly with the Lakers it's not even funny
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:13pm On Mar 05, 2023
Roland17:
You and many others grossly underrated the greatness of Jones and I stayed quiet because I knew he was coming into the octagon with a point to prove considering how long he has been out and the circumstances surrounding it. Gane is no match for Jones, I think we sometimes forget how dominant this man was in his prime. When I saw his training videos and the weigh in, I knew Gane was in trouble.
I didn't underrate Jones, I overrated Gane. Gane's wrestling is far worse than I was expecting which suggests the rumors were true. He's actually a lazy trainer. I'm getting big Anthony Joshua vibes from Gane. He clearly lacks that hunger and mean streak you need to dominate.

With Jones you didn't counter before the fight so what you're doing here is playing Monday morning Quarterback grin

Jones breakdown of Gane and his weaknesses in the press conference was very smart but a guy like Gane really is supposed to be self aware and hammer on those flaws in training. I saw footage of Gane and he was mostly working out with smaller guys, I didn't see any heavyweights, any wrestlers and he seems to be a guy that doesn't like getting his hands dirty. So I will agree that I criminally overestimated Gane

Roland17:
From the moment the bell rang, Jones was in attack mode and never stopped chasing Gane. This isn’t about Gane’s poor wrestling but Jones superior grappling and wrestling skills. Did you see how methodical Jones was once they got the floor? Gane tried to counter the grappling with his floor positioning but Jones already prepared for that and slowly found his way on top of Gane.
Come on man. Gane was the one who kicked him in the nuts in the very first exchange. Gane was standing and trading with Jones the problem is Gane could not trade with any real conviction because he was scared of the takedown threat? Why was he scared? Because he did not do his home work.

Look I'm not here to dispute Jones GOAT status but the God honest truth is that Gane did not put up a fight


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW08pGmnpFU

Look at the video and take notes of all the things Gane failed to do.

It speaks to Jones greatness that Gane was that intimidated but this would make Gane a fraud because why was he now so calm going into the fight.

Roland17:
Nganou is a different beast because of his power and defense but I definitely don’t underestimate Jones. Jones needed a short fight because it is his conditioning still needs work considering it’s his first fight in 3 years. He is 35 while Nganou is 36, he just needs time to train and prepare if that fight is to happen.

If they fight and it goes beyond the 2nd round, then it’s anybody’s fight. Nganou player with his food the last time and I know he is watching Jones.
Ngannou will not fight Jones with the same fear that Gane did just because Ngannou can at least wrestle. What Jones did is remarkable but it was his second quickest finish. That's an indictment on Gane. Two things can be true.

What sets Jones apart is he's so cerebral. He's a student of the game. He really is. His physical gifts are one thing but the mental toughness is why he's so difficult to beat.

Ngannou is like Alex Pereira a lucky punch is what he needs and Jones knows that no way he bull rushes Ngannou like he did Gane. He probably bids time and waits till latter rounds
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 9:44pm On Mar 05, 2023
Luka you cannot be missing that layup. Haba
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 7:28pm On Mar 05, 2023
princesuko:
TBH, Jones violated Daniel Cormier in their two bouts at LHW (Who most acknowledge as the greatest wrestler in MMA) . My issue with Jones was whether he could translate his wrestling advantage in the HW and boy did he. If he beats Stipe, then i hope Dana would bring Ngannou back.

I haven't had the time to rewatch the match to see those opportunities, but as poor a grappler that Ngannou is, even he had enormous ground time against Gane. As technical as Gane is, he has a poor fight IQ so I wouldn't be surprised.

Looking forward to Bones vs Miocic grin
The physical edge Jones has over DC IMO killed any real chance of DC being able to beat Jones. A 6'4 DC with 82 inch reach would have been a different proposition

Look at how he struggled with Reyes.

Back to Gane and I really don't want to downplay what Jones did here but for Jones to take you down so easily and early in the fight tells me Gane did not do any type of grappling training. As a matter of fact if Francis had decent offensive grappling he probably ground and pounds Gane to submission.

Gane is technical but this is Jones second fastest finish in his UFC career that is a huge indictment on Gane.

A Jones vs Blaydes fight would have been more competitive. Stipe is too old, prime Stipe maybe
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:48pm On Mar 05, 2023
Skrrrrrrr:
And to think Bones started this fight by going punch for punch with Gane, something he dares not try with Ngannou.
Yet Gane made no single impact.
Disgraceful...
Exactly. Gane actually fought scared. He was so terrified of the takedown he didn't even fight his usual style or try to really stand in the pocket. He would throw a punch and be so far away it would barely connect. Even when Jones missed and Gane had an opening he could not take it


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW08pGmnpFU

You're right. An absolutely disgusting performance from Gane. No question Jones is the GOAT but Gane is more or less a fraud at this point. You can't be this terrible at wrestling at the highest level I'm sorry
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:42am On Mar 05, 2023
princesuko:
Made it look quite easy too shocked, quite shocked Gane couldn't even defend the first takedown attempt and got choked. Starting to think Bones would've manhandled Ngannou in the later rounds if they had fought.
Gane's wrestling is disgraceful. At this point I'm almost tempted to ask is it oochie Wally or is it One mic? Is it more of Jones greatness or is Gane just a spectacularly incompetent grappler. I've seen smaller men than Gane stuff Jones takedowns.

Between Bones and Ngannou it will come down to who gasses out first. But Ngannou is a much much better defensive wrestler than Gane. It is impossible to look as bad as Gane did on the ground. Do you know Gane had two chances to grab Jones neck and was too confused to take advantage.
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:54am On Mar 05, 2023
Jon Jones. Bloody hell
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:58pm On Mar 04, 2023
This boy is a dumbass. Keeps moving mad in a wild city like Memphis where even female rappers are getting shot. Forget career this boy is playing with his life

The thing about this gun business is all it takes is for your opps to catch you lacking. I'm pretty sure that SA rapper AKA also had a gun but look what happened.

This is why I don't even understand the false bravado guns give niggas
SportsRe: FORMULA ONE F1 Official SeasonThread - Revamped by A40(m): 8:49pm On Mar 04, 2023
Verstappen on pole. Alonso surprisingly 5th
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 8:47pm On Mar 04, 2023
Any MMA fan here?

Jon Jones is back. Who do you have Jones or Gane?

Everyone seems to be underrating Ciryl Gane for some reason. I think people underrate just how strong Ngannou is and the fact that he's heavier unlike Jones. I don't believe Jones despite being the better wrestler will be able to take Gane down that easy especially if Ciryl works on his TDD.

Anyway I'm going against popular opinion and picking Gane for the win
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 6:35am On Mar 04, 2023
So the Clippers are 0-5 since Westbrook joined. Cannot catch a break. Just had to sell the game at the death. I really think the Clippers must be wondering what they got themselves into

He played as good a game as you could play too
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:01am On Mar 04, 2023
28pts lead blown. Roland wetin happen
SportsRe: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 3:41am On Mar 04, 2023
Derrick White sometimes plays like a retard it has to be said.

Tatum has now become a professional 3 pt spammer

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