OT: Non-Kraken Local Sports (Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders, etc.)

[Bear of Bad News]

 

[Bear of Bad News]

I'm excited for this but wish that it weren't happening concurrently with Game One.

 

[The Marquis]

Good team to go against to get your MLB legs under you. Easier to get confidence.

 

[Scomerica]

Thunderbirds look good in their series. It's a shame as I wouldn't mind watching more of them but it feels like every game is on the exact same time as the Kraken in this play off run.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Scott Servais wearing a Kraken sweater in today's postgame presser after winning the series against the Laughstros.

EDIT: and is going to the game tonight! GO KRAKENS.

 

[Scomerica]

https://www.si.com/nhl/2023/05/09/seattle-kraken-fan-bar-angry-beaver-hockey-haven-daily-cover

I used to go to trivia nights there years ago. Glad it's doing well since the Kraken came. The gas explosion to the kebab shop across the street was nuts at the time. First place I tried Poutine.

 

[Scomerica]

I'm for this. If you get Stanford to then you basically have a west coast division in the Big 10. Maybe Notre Dame eventually join too. I'd rather play Ohio t, Michigan etc than the Arizona teams or Utah. I imagine the TV money would be good too.

As long as we can still have the apple cup as a non conference game.

 

[The Marquis]

The f*** is going to happen to the Cougs?

 

[wkokal]

Congratulations to a well played class act Seattle Kraken!
Mad Respect to your team

From Dallas Stars

 

[Scomerica]

The f*** is going to happen to the Cougs?

Mountain west along with Oregon st? Arizona, Utah and Colorado schools to the big 12? I imagine the apple cup would still be a thingjist out of conference.

 

[tank44]

I'm for this. If you get Stanford to then you basically have a west coast division in the Big 10. Maybe Notre Dame eventually join too. I'd rather play Ohio t, Michigan etc than the Arizona teams or Utah. I imagine the TV money would be good too.

As long as we can still have the apple cup as a non conference game.

And Notre Dame is not in the B1G..

Keeping UCLA, USC, Oregon and adding in Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State & Wisconsin sure sounds good but you also have to then play Illinois, Northwestern, Indiana, Maryland, Rutgers, Iowa, Minnesota which isn't attractive.

 

[Scomerica]

And Notre Dame is not in the B1G..

Keeping UCLA, USC, Oregon and adding in Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State & Wisconsin sure sounds good but you also have to then play Illinois, Northwestern, Indiana, Maryland, Rutgers, Iowa, Minnesota which isn't attractive.

They are not but I imagine they may eventually jump, same with Stanford. I think the Pac is dying. It sounds like they can't get a TV deal on par with the Big12. There biggest market teams are leaving. I think if Oregon and Washington want to stay competitive they need to jump.

 

[Renopucker]

I just couldn't resist...View attachment 709647

 

[Scomerica]

Thunderbirds can win their second WHL title tonight. This time at home. Been a heck of a year for them. Assuming all goes well what's their chances for the Memorial cup?

 

[gstommylee]

3-1 win! WHL CHAMPS! Thomas Milic MVP!

 

[Dolemite]

This team was phenomenal throughout the playoff run. Memorial cup time!!!

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Can't believe how well this team has gelled.

 

[Dolemite]

Thunderbirds can win their second WHL title tonight. This time at home. Been a heck of a year for them. Assuming all goes well what's their chances for the Memorial cup?

Way better than their last trip, that's for sure.

 

[Scomerica]

I went to the UW softball game on Friday. On Sunday they were down 6-0 in the last inning. Scored 7 unanswered to win and advance to the super regionals. First time that's ever happened in NCAA history for it to happen in one inning.

Way better than their last trip, that's for sure.

Is it just me or does it seem unfair that the hosts of the tournament get a spot? They didn't earn it. If they win the Memorial cup it'll feel hollow.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Sonofabitch, this is actually happening...

 

[tank44]

Should there be a Memorial Cup thread in the Kraken forum with focus on T-birds and Kraken prospect still there?

 

[Dolemite]

I went to the UW softball game on Friday. On Sunday they were down 6-0 in the last inning. Scored 7 unanswered to win and advance to the super regionals. First time that's ever happened in NCAA history for it to happen in one inning.


Is it just me or does it seem unfair that the hosts of the tournament get a spot? They didn't earn it. If they win the Memorial cup it'll feel hollow.

It’s tradition. But there have been scenarios where the host team won their league Championship as well. In cases like that the runner up goes to the tournament as well.

 

[StreetHawk]

And Notre Dame is not in the B1G..

Keeping UCLA, USC, Oregon and adding in Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State & Wisconsin sure sounds good but you also have to then play Illinois, Northwestern, Indiana, Maryland, Rutgers, Iowa, Minnesota which isn't attractive.

It does seem like it would have made more sense for the Big10 and Pac12 big programs to leave their respective conferences and setup a brand new one. I get losing the tradition, but it seems like to get maximum dollars and a good footprint, which is also a consideration since it's not just the quality of the competition, but also viewership.

Pac12 - USC, UCLA, Oregon, Washington, Stanford (name recognition & location in NorCal) and maybe one of the Arizona Schools.
Big10 - Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, either Illinois or Northwestern,

Plus whichever other 4 schools in the 2 conferences that make sense, or add a ND. For the footprint, Colorado, Utah, Iowa.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

 

[The Marquis]

Go Winterhaw…. Oh.. wait. Damn