The Jokeman
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Ur a cable guy?! Sweet.
Yeah I am but I don't announce it too loudly because all too often people start to think of Jim Carrey or Larry.
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PS make sure your aspect ratio is 16x9 and reread my edited post above.
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No, but it reminds me of an amusing story. About twenty years ago, I was shopping for a new car. One of the cars I was considering was the Honda Accord. I went out to a dealer near the Eastern Hills Mall. The salesman who took me for a test drive was named Lawrence Trembling. After the drive, I happened to notice a chalkboard in the manager's office listing the sales totals for everyone. "LT" was at the bottom with either 2 or 3. For a variety of reasons, I decided to go to Don Davis and buy my Accord there. Quite a few years later, I saw a story on the local TV news, where the same Lawrence Trembling had been convicted and sent to prison in some sort of road rage incident when he ran somebody of the road on the Thruway.
No, I'm using the Composite hookup, which IIRC is Red/Green/Blue. The red/white/yellow is component, which is an inferior signal quality. I have a DVD player hooked up with Composite cables, and a DVD Recorder using HDMI. When I playback DVDs in the recorder, I can't tell any difference on my TV compared to the Composite hookup.
Edit: I have no idea why the forum software decided to merge these two responses together into one post.
I'm not sure if you're trying to be funny or if you just mixed up your terms and/or don't know but Red/Blue/Green is Component video but you'll need Red/White for audio, Red/White/Yellow is Composite which doesn't support High Definition signal. In terms of the box settings, I'd suggest your box be at only the 1080i setting and if don't mind the bars or a small screen on non HDTV channels then pick Normal size. Yet I recommend that most of my customers chose Stretch.
Yes, we have thew new navigator in Buffalo. In order to get there click your Settings button on your remote control then right/left arrow to Display and then up/down arrow to Output resolution OK button and up/down arrow to 1080 and then OK button add a dot on 1080i and then down/up arrow highlight all the other sizes and clicking OK to remove the dots. So again when all said and finished only have a dot on 1080i. Then save with the C button. The find Picture Size press OK button and highlight Normal or Stetch click OK button. Finally press Exit to leave the menu and watch tv. If you're still stuck then call Tech Support first thing tomorrow morning but don't ask for The Jokeman because that isn't my real name and no I'm not that to you nor giving you my extension.
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It was more like the Curse of B(W)ill and Ted. The Bill/Will being Bill Tobin and /or Will Wolford and Ted being Ted Marchibroda. As Ted left the Bills to be headman of the HC of the Colts in 1992. Tobin was named Colts GM and was the man responsible for creating the poisoned pill contract that allowed Wolford to leave as a free agent. While John Fina was a serviceable replacement the Bills have never found a long term solution at OC and/or LT.
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Do you have any of the details to the stats your offering as fact? I am curious how you found stats on points just scored by the offense as opposed to points scored by the team which include special teams and defensive scores. I'm always on the look out for good sources of information to data mine for trends and "truths" that may shake out of the numbers.
I suspect you may actually be using team scoring as opposed to just offensive scoring. Not that it is a relevant comparison to a single WRs performance as it relates to one particular QB being the starter or not. Even if the "real" numbers support your claim the success of the team is not the focus of this post. The point is that the bogus claim that Lee Evans isn't a number #1 WR as an excuse for Trent's poor performance is completely unfounded.
Yes, I went the lazy man route stat analysis and went with points scored in game vs seeing if they were offensive/defensive/ST driven points. I also included games in which Trent started even though in a few games he might have only played 1 or 2 series.
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For what it's worth I just did some stat analysis myself and was able to determine that the Bills O in the 32 games started by Trent Edwards with Lee Evans scored an average of 18.78 points per game and in comparison when other QBs started the other 65 games the Bills offense scored an average of 18.92 points per game. So Trent doesn't go to Lee as much as other guys but appears doesn't impact how many points on the board. Or more simply perhaps Lee Evans isn't as much of a difference maker at WR as Mr. Sullivan makes him out to be.
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Agree. On that one that was just out of reach of Evans, Evans was just kind of drifting across the field when he needed to be moving TOWARD Trent instead.
I was just going to post a thread comparing Evans vs Brandon Marshall. I think yesterday proved that difference in a true #1 WR in Marshall vs the "one" we have in Evans. Truth is Evans isn't one and the sooner we realize this the sooner the offense might turn things around. As Henne and Edwards put up similar stats yesterday the only diffence is Henne had Marshall who outside of receiving was also a pretty good blocker on a highlighted run when he lit up Donte Whitner.
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I'd comment on the subject matter at hand, but I'm too busy feeling depressed at how old I am . . .
I think this is the first time in my life that I am older than every player on the Bills, and it's only downhill from here.
I hear you, as the only players older than me on the entire roster are the punter and the kicker.
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I have seen none of these movies, so I can not cast a vote. I was curious to know why you chose these specific movies?
As Jack mentions it's not necessary to have seen the movie initially but it will be to see it in the next few weeks. The titles are chosen based on things that can be found on Netflix Streaming and/or On Demand or even DVD if someone wants to take the time to rent it.
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I've seen Big Fan and Willy Wonka and staying tight lipped until the official tally completes on 9/8/10. Yet I'll probably watch the others tomorrow since I don't have anything planned.
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Bump for the long weekend.
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I would keep Edelman over McFadden. I dont see DM as an improvement over Moreno, Williams, or a healthy Bush. Ray Rice is top notch. Is it possible to pick up Arien Foster or Justin Forsett?
Both Foster and Forsett are long gone but thanks for the input on Edelman over McFadden.
Grab Caddillac's Back up - Kareem Huggins. ---Caddillac can never stay healthy and the Bucs recently cut Ward, making Huggins the #2.
Bernard Scott is a decent back-up to stow away on your roster. Keep Him or try to package him and another player to the Cedric Benson owner for a mid to low end starter.
Once you have Huggins, If Benson or Caddillac get injured you will have two above average starters on your roster. Thats pretty decent to suppliment Ray Rice with.
I'd drop Dixon......just my 2 cents. Good Luck.
I know that Huggins is Caddy's back up but I was thinking Ward might get a chance to do something in Houston with Foster still unproven and Slaton injured. In terms of Huggins vs Dixon, that's something to consider and might do it. Oh side note I dropped Avant for Danny Amendola.
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I know it's earl but I've already got some serious RB injury woes and need some advice. I'm in a PPR league with starting lineup requirements of QB RB RB WR WR TE FLEX(TE/WR/RB) K and DST. My RBs are as such:
RB Ray Rice
RB Knownshon Moreno
RB Michael Bush
RB Cadalliac Williams
RB Bernard Scott
RB Anthony Dixon (freshly picked up for Montario Harvesty).
I'm thinking about trying to trade a WR like Justin Edelman for Darren McFadden. As I know the guy who has McFadden likes Edelman and my other WRs are Reggie Wayne, Marques Colston, Hines Ward, Jabar Gaffney and Jason Avant. My other option is pickup Peyton Hillis or James Davis or or Michael Bell or Derrick Ward or Fred Taylor or Rashad Jennings. Of course one final option is just do nothing and wait until after the season starts to see where things fall. Thoughts?
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Very good team, I might be willing to put Flacco in the starting role and rest old man Favre. As I hate doubling up on teams ie having a starting RB on the same team as my starting QB unless Favre proves that he can replicate his numbers from last year which might not happen with Sidney Rice being hurt. Not to mention Flacco seems to have a better receiving tandem with Boldin/Mason compared to Harvin/Berrian.
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I've made the poll public, so we'll all seeing how you voted and please note if you vote I'm counting on you participating in the discussion.
I voted for Big Fan as felt a movie about a football fan a fitting way to kickoff this new idea. Thoughts?
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Regardless of scoring system the key to me is building depth at RB and WR since ultimately these positions make the most difference in winning week to week. I'd suggest you take a RB in Round 1 and Round 2-5 try and get WR, RB, WR, WR but order really all depends what's on the board. Also experience/proven talent at the WR position outweighs upside. Especially when looking at your starting lineup.
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Nice team but Rule 1 in most fantasy drafts is to take your K with your last pick. That said you got an absolute steal with your last pick, I realize VJax is going to miss the first few games on suspension but when he's playing his a low end #1/top #2 WR. I like your team on the whole but your RBs could prove your weakness. As every RB you have is a question mark but still think you have the makings of an above average team providing Charles or Wells prove to be above average and if Megatron can stay healthy. I'd grade you as a solid B.
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Chris Brown from BB.com chimes in with his "realistic" TE options for the Bills.
http://blogs.buffalo...tic-te-options/
I didn't realize that Colin Peek was released recently from Atlanta, I really liked him coming out of college and he does have connections with Gailey. Methinks thats our man.
I think J.P. Foschi also has a connection to Chan at Georgia Tech. Sean Ryan worked with Gailey in Kansas City as well. That said of the realistic options that Brown blogged about I don't really like any of them but am partial to Gaines because he was pretty decent when he was here.
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Here's a good link to who's available, KFFL 2010 NFL Free Agent TEs It appears that the aforementioned Michael Gaines and LJ Smith are available. Another interesting name would be Alex Smith who I think has a history with Trent at Stanford.
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Short Summary since the board change....
Jokeman went with /dev/null process
Jack does not have mod powers
Movie choices for Sept
- Men Who Stare At Goats
- Rachael Getting Married
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- (500) Days Of Summer
I think there was one other I forgot.
It was actually Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and the last one was Young Frankenstein but I was thinking of also adding Big Fan. As think it would be most fitting as this is a football fan message board and the movie about a football fan and feel it be a great way to "kickoff" things. Also in the initial voting thread I'm thinking of also including links to trailers to all the movies. I'll put up an official thread later.
- Men Who Stare At Goats
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This is a really cool topic. If it's Gene Wilder, i'd go for Young Frankenstein.
http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...=103445&hl=
Look at his avatar.D'oh and yeah Willy Wonka is a personal favorite as own it on DVD but think prefer to go with Rachel Getting Married as have yet to see it and would be more impartial.
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If it's confined to what's available on Netflix instant-watch, I'd be in.
First movie choice would be the one to the left of this sentence. Classic. Is Gene Wilder still kicking?
Second would be "Rachel Getting Married" which really surprised me at how invested I became in it. There's no one I know who's seen it.
And you're right. OTW doesn't have the same draw for me anymore w/o the LOST thread.... and given the state of the Bills, TSW doesn't either.
(I was actually going to start a LOST re-watch this weekend ahead of the S6 DVD release).Maybe I'm blind but don't see the movie title you mentioned with Gene Wilder. I'll admit I have yet to see "Rachel Getting Married" but could catch it this weekend and post a response Monday or Tuesday.
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Around here, you may want to reconsider that.
I was expecting some sarcastic remarks but if get enough genuine interest responses I'll proceed with the idea.
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Sounds good, when do we start?
First off I want to see what kind of response we get but maybe as soon as September 1, 2010.
Time Warner Cable = cheap bastards
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WTF!? My name isn't Harriet!!!
Actually I find it quite funny as all too often even the customers I deal with on the phone barely pay attention and often get my name wrong as it's Brian but I get people calling me Ryan all the time but the worst might have been Diane. One thing is you need to learn that ribbing online should never be taken seriously.