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[Schrute farms]

Injuries to the OL and at CB are a huge concern right now for the Rams. That could derail thing - especially these first 3-4 games.

 

[kingsfan28]

The Angels are 60-87, and need to go 7-8 to avoid the worst season in franchise history. Arte made 140 mil in ad revenue. Nobody comes close to that mans greed and horrible ownership.

 

[Schrute farms]

The Angels are 60-87, and need to go 7-8 to avoid the worst season in franchise history. Arte made 140 mil in ad revenue. Nobody comes close to that mans greed and horrible ownership.

Unsurprising coming from a guy who made his fortunes via billboard advertising.

 

[kingsfan28]

Unsurprising coming from a guy who made his fortunes via billboard advertising.

He's already looking for the next Japanese star to market, when he can't get anything more out of him, they'll cut him loose.

 

[johnjm22]

IMO, Thursday night should be Tua's last football game of his life.

 

[kingsfan28]

IMO, Thursday night should be Tua's last football game of his life.

Yeah, how many more hits like that can he take and still function away from football? I can't be the only one who asked why he didn't slide. Brady and the like had long careers because they had the smarts to know when to go down before getting hit.

 

[Lt Dan]

UCLA made a huge mistake going to the Big 10

 

[Lt Dan]

The Rams looked worse than Kathy Griffin

 

[KINGS17]

UCLA football is going to be terribad in the Big 10 if they can't even beat Indiana at home.

 

[Schrute farms]

The folks in charge of UCLA do not care about football. Right or wrong - that’s just the way it is. They still think it’s 100% academics at college and the athletic department.

 

[KINGS17]

The folks in charge of UCLA do not care about football. Right or wrong - that’s just the way it is. They still think it’s 100% academics at college and the athletic department.

A lot of people claim joining the Big 10 improves UCLA's academic chops, but I don't see why that is the case.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

I was gonna post this after attending an Angels game against the Astros but I kept fogetting. But yeah, the Angels are in a terribad shape. I did not recognize any of the players in their starting lineup. Ron Washington didn’t even bother trotting out Rendon. I was mainly there to hate on the Astros (along with a few other Dodger fans that attended the game).

But anyway, Angel Stadium is still a pretty good ballpark. Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium do have one thing in common: unflattering and bland surroundings. A damn sea of parking lot. I do have to say, though, that the closest main street from Angel Stadium (Katella) is just a short walk (I got some Panda Express before the game lol). Unlike Dodger Stadium, which is a hike to get to from Sunset.

 

[tigermask48]

There seems to be a weird trend emerging the last few years in MLB with some owners. Owners don't want to compete anymore. You look at the Angels, Cubs, Marlins, Royals, Tigers compared to the Diamondbacks, Rays, Dodgers and there's just no desire to field a winning team with those first five teams listed.

The Angels had two of the best players currently in MLB for the last 4 years and couldn't even field a playoff team.

Meanwhile the Dodgers are just buying everyone and going for it every year, luxury tax be damned.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Miller is cooked for the Dodgers. Guy has had maybe one decent start since coming back from injury.

 

[21Dog]

Miller is cooked for the Dodgers. Guy has had maybe one decent start since coming back from injury.

He shouldn't see another meaningful inning this year. Needs a mental reset. He's mind ####ed.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I can't believe we're on 50-50 watch for Shohei. What a phenom.

Miller is cooked for the Dodgers. Guy has had maybe one decent start since coming back from injury.

He shouldn't see another meaningful inning this year. Needs a mental reset. He's mind ####ed.

Feel for the dude, he wasn't supposed to even be up but that's how injured the Dodgers were...it's physical and became mental on top of it. Sounded like they're going to shut him down for the year altogether, and I think that's smart.

 

[johnjm22]

But anyway, Angel Stadium is still a pretty good ballpark. Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium do have one thing in common: unflattering and bland surroundings. A damn sea of parking lot. I do have to say, though, that the closest main street from Angel Stadium (Katella) is just a short walk (I got some Panda Express before the game lol). Unlike Dodger Stadium, which is a hike to get to from Sunset.

I drove through that area awhile back and I was a bit jelous of the parking situation at The Honda Center. Looks an awful lot easier parking and getting to the building than it does at Crypto.

The whole area around THC and Angel Stadium just feels more open and less dense. I kind of like that. Seems less stressful.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I drove through that area awhile back and I was a bit jelous of the parking situation at The Honda Center. Looks an awful lot easier parking and getting to the building than it does at Crypto.

The whole area around THC and Angel Stadium just feels more open and less dense. I kind of like that. Seems less stressful.

That's one thing that whole area does really have going for it

but if there's one thing we know about developers....you're not going to have space like that forever. I'd expect several garages at some point or another to go with additional buildouts.

Actually I feel like the plan for anaheim live or whatever theyr'e calling it is already out there?

 

[johnjm22]

That's one thing that whole area does really have going for it

but if there's one thing we know about developers....you're not going to have space like that forever. I'd expect several garages at some point or another to go with additional buildouts.

Actually I feel like the plan for anaheim live or whatever theyr'e calling it is already out there?

It's true that it will probably get more dense over time, but it'd be a long long time before it ever got as dense as DTLA.

I find parking and getting to the game at Staples/Crypto kind of stressful. But I'm not a city boy. I just like less dense areas in general.

 

[Schrute farms]

The large amount of parking lots and ease getting in/out is why I prefer to go to kings game in OC.
But that’s going to change majorly. They’ve already started construction on the new OCVibe. It’s be a mini LA live type thing. Which means gone are all the parking lots. One big parking structure (that’s being built) along the side facing the 57. It’ll be a pain once done, like most places, getting around that stadium and in/out. Still better than DTLA, but no longer a breeze

 

[AbsentMojo]

Takes on Caleb Williams potential as a pro? The Bears traditionally f up their QB picks.. and so far after a couple of games Im wondering if this trend is going to continue (way to early to tell, but it got my hackles up)

 

[johnjm22]

Takes on Caleb Williams potential as a pro? The Bears traditionally f up their QB picks.. and so far after a couple of games Im wondering if this trend is going to continue (way to early to tell, but it got my hackles up)

I think he'll be fine. He may need a season.

How many USC QB's have been good in the NFL though?

 

[AbsentMojo]

I think he'll be fine. He may need a season.

How many USC QB's have been good in the NFL though?

Halfback U not exactly a hotbed of QB talent.. I guess Palmer actually had a career mostly as a starter. Everyone else like Haden didnt last. Who am I forgetting? Re Williams my gut says he is a bust... hope to be wrong.

 

[kingsholygrail]

I think he'll be fine. He may need a season.

How many USC QB's have been good in the NFL though?

Palmer was doing pretty great until

 

[21Dog]

I think he'll be fine. He may need a season.

How many USC QB's have been good in the NFL though?

Todd Marinovich?