Kalamazoo Jambo Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 Let us celebrate these amazing creatures. https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2020/02/photos-superb-owl-sunday-iv/605854/ Quote
rudi must stay Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 Haha Made me laugh http://youtu.be/58i_cl-MJGI Quote
Maple Leaf Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 I thought there was a typo in the title! Owls are my favourite birds ... after blue jays, of course. Quote
martoon Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 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
Maple Leaf Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 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
Tazio Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 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
Cade Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 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
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted February 2, 2020 Author Posted February 2, 2020 Some SICKENINGLY off topic takes I see 🦉 Quote
Der Kaiser Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 Was hoping this was about the plastic Owl that used to adorn the old main stand..... Quote
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted February 2, 2020 Author Posted February 2, 2020 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
Boof Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 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
SecN Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 Always loved hungover owls. Bought the book a few years ago as a fun gift. Link Quote
martoon Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: It's definitely an acquired taste and some people never get into it. Cheers, ML. 👍 Quote
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 Looking out for Owls tonight I nearly tripped over a Badger. Random I know 😄 Quote
annushorribilis III Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 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
Maple Leaf Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 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
Boof Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 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
¼½¾ Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 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
I P Knightley Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 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
Ribble Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 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
jambogaz1968 Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Love Owls , spotted this Tawny at The Dell a couple of years ago Edited February 3, 2020 by jambogaz1968 Quote
Cade Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 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
Ribble Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 (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, 2020 by Ribble Quote
AlphonseCapone Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 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
Justin Z Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: This thread is a right head turner. Quote
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