Kalamazoo Jambo Posted February 2 Let us celebrate these amazing creatures. https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2020/02/photos-superb-owl-sunday-iv/605854/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudi must stay Posted February 2 Haha Made me laugh http://youtu.be/58i_cl-MJGI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maple Leaf Posted February 2 I thought there was a typo in the title! Owls are my favourite birds ... after blue jays, of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martoon Posted February 2 Kudos for the thread title. But, the sport is honking. Tried to watch it last year but the stop/start, 10 seconds play/3 minute analysis...was driving me nuts. Then some bam had a rock concert at half time. Actually quite enjoyed the all too brief passages of play but they seemed few and far between. Just an outsiders take, lads. Enjoy the game. You will let me know who wins? 😉😊 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maple Leaf Posted February 2 34 minutes ago, martoon said: Kudos for the thread title. But, the sport is honking. Tried to watch it last year but the stop/start, 10 seconds play/3 minute analysis...was driving me nuts. Then some bam had a rock concert at half time. Actually quite enjoyed the all too brief passages of play but they seemed few and far between. Just an outsiders take, lads. Enjoy the game. You will let me know who wins? 😉😊 It's definitely an acquired taste and some people never get into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 2 Brilliant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted February 2 4 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: It's definitely an acquired taste and some people never get into it. I'll watch most sports but struggle with it. I'll probably do my usual and start watching it and get bored and go to bed after an hour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted February 2 Watching a single game live is a drag. Highlights or open-all-mics-style live coverage switching between games when something notable happens is the only way to really enjoy it without being bored. At least watching the Superb Owl live gives you lots of breaks for grabbing more booze or snacks of going for a pish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted February 2 Some SICKENINGLY off topic takes I see 🦉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Der Kaiser Posted February 2 Was hoping this was about the plastic Owl that used to adorn the old main stand..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: Was hoping this was about the plastic Owl that used to adorn the old main stand..... Deserves a mention... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boof Posted February 2 Love owls - all raptors, in fact - but why has evolution made them look so soor-faced? If they had eyebrows they'd be set to permanent frown - just makes them look mean all the time for which I can't discern any hunting advantage. Mate-finding? Dunno unless bird bursd seem to go for the mean, moody look? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecN Posted February 2 Always loved hungover owls. Bought the book a few years ago as a fun gift. Link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martoon Posted February 2 7 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: It's definitely an acquired taste and some people never get into it. Cheers, ML. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted February 2 Looking out for Owls tonight I nearly tripped over a Badger. Random I know 😄 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annushorribilis III Posted February 3 Go Chiefs. I went to school with 3 brothers from Kansas so I hope they can pull it off. Also nice to see hear a good Scottish name like Troy Aikman getting a mention. I used to work with one of his cousins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maple Leaf Posted February 3 HT and a tied game. Pretty drab so far. No sign of either team's explosive offense, yet. To stay on topic. woo hoo woo hoo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boof Posted February 3 Two eight-point TDs and a safety versus a TD and FG should see the game finish 28-20. Or...to stay on topic... Two eight, two ohhh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted February 3 16 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: It's definitely an acquired taste and some people never get into it. When I read that I thought of this. http://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2013/11/hoot-owl-pie-recipe/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I P Knightley Posted February 3 10 hours ago, Boof said: Two eight-point TDs and a safety versus a TD and FG should see the game finish 28-20. Or...to stay on topic... Two eight, two ohhh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ribble Posted February 3 15 hours ago, Cade said: Watching a single game live is a drag. Highlights or open-all-mics-style live coverage switching between games when something notable happens is the only way to really enjoy it without being bored. At least watching the Superb Owl live gives you lots of breaks for grabbing more booze or snacks of going for a pish. i agree, to start with at least! Having watched NFL for a number of years now I'm slowly becoming more and more fascinated by the tactical side of the sport, it's unreal. There's a good article on the BBC about every team being given tablets that show every play from various angles and includes software for the coaches to re-design tactical plays before passing the tablets to the pitchside coaches at half time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jambogaz1968 Posted February 3 (edited) Love Owls , spotted this Tawny at The Dell a couple of years ago Edited February 3 by jambogaz1968 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cade Posted February 3 30 minutes ago, Ribble said: i agree, to start with at least! Having watched NFL for a number of years now I'm slowly becoming more and more fascinated by the tactical side of the sport, it's unreal. There's a good article on the BBC about every team being given tablets that show every play from various angles and includes software for the coaches to re-design tactical plays before passing the tablets to the pitchside coaches at half time. Listening to recordings of the coach speaking to the QB is something else. So much information to sift through and then put into action during the play clock countdown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ribble Posted February 3 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Cade said: Listening to recordings of the coach speaking to the QB is something else. So much information to sift through and then put into action during the play clock countdown. Yeah, It's almost unfathomable how many plays each side has to remember and then be able to execute during a game. Football teams here spend all week working on a formation based on the opposition playing one or two formations against them. Can you imagine training for the opposition having a a few dozen formations and every time the ball goes out both you and the opposition change the formation you are playing just to confuse/counter the opposition. Edited February 3 by Ribble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlphonseCapone Posted February 4 Watched both the rugby and super bowl over the weekend. I didn't grow up on either. American football is infinitely better. How did they get so many owls in that scene in Harry Potter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted February 4 This thread is a right head turner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Z Posted February 4 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: This thread is a right head turner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
