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cumberlandreds
09-29-2015, 01:08 PM
Onward we trudge through the end of the season. No Phillips again today. Is he hurt? I haven't heard anything. Smith is pitching tonight. So I won't be watching much or any of this one.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQFW0gnWoAAKhxS.jpg

klw
09-29-2015, 02:52 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQFW0gnWoAAKhxS.jpg

Just remember if you take away the three 9 game losing streaks, the Reds would be only 3 under .500!

cumberlandreds
09-29-2015, 02:54 PM
^ Beat you to it today. I merged.

cumberlandreds
09-29-2015, 02:55 PM
Cubby Bears lineup. I still see Madon is a genius with Haren batting 8th tonight.

Cubs
Dan Haren (R)

1. Dexter Fowler (S) CF
2. Kyle Schwarber (L) LF
3. Kris Bryant (R) 3B
4. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
5. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B
6. Miguel Montero (L) C
7. Javier Baez (R) SS
8. Dan Haren (R) P
9. Chris Coghlan (L) RF

Big Klu
09-29-2015, 06:41 PM
How's the weather in Cincinnati? Will this one be played, or will rain be a factor?

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 07:22 PM
John Fay ‏@johnfayman 14m14 minutes ago
#Reds will meet at 7:25 to decide what time the game starts

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 07:41 PM
Mark Sheldon ‏@m_sheldon 4m4 minutes ago
Delayed until at least 8:20 before they meet again and take a look at forecast. #reds

Chip R
09-29-2015, 08:30 PM
An update is scheduled for 9:00.

klw
09-29-2015, 08:37 PM
Looking at the radar, i think the rain should stop around 9 or 9:15 for a little while, showery after that.

http://images.intellicast.com/WxImages/RadarLoop/bwg_None_anim.gif

BCubb2003
09-29-2015, 08:57 PM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQFW0gnWoAAKhxS.jpg

Just remember if you take away the three 9 game losing streaks, the Reds would be only 3 under .500!

Always good to see an actual example of a small sample size. Usually we're talking about a small universe.

klw
09-29-2015, 09:05 PM
Game to start at 9:40

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 09:40 PM
When Votto reaches base 3x tonight he should surpass Harper in OB%

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 09:42 PM
Oh man, I thought we were done with Thom calling Reds games for the year. I thought wrong.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 09:43 PM
Braves won. Phils winning. Those wins potentially help the Reds get a higher draft choice.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 09:43 PM
Oh man, I thought we were done with Smith pitching Reds games for the year. I thought wrong.

Leadoff single.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 09:44 PM
I'm guessing 2 HRs for Schwarber tonight.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 09:45 PM
I'm guessing 2 HRs for Schwarber tonight.

Only if he throws him a strike. :O)

BB. First 2 reach.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 09:45 PM
'Josh Smith' is an anagram for 'pure trash'.

Chip R
09-29-2015, 09:46 PM
Oh man, I thought we were done with Thom calling Reds games for the year. I thought wrong.

With Schwarber in town? He'd crawl on broken glass to do these games.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 09:48 PM
Wonder why BP remains out. TV guys don't seem to know.

Maybe Reds are letting DeJesus get some infield time, kind of auditioning for next season. He's not an outfielder.

Just guessing, don't know.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 09:48 PM
Rizzo HBP. Loaded.

2nd player ever to have 30 hr's and 30 hbp's in one season. Don Baylor the other.

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 09:49 PM
'Josh Smith' is an anagram for 'pure trash'.Smith allows a hit and then walks the second man. I would rather pitch 7 relievers than have to watch him pitch. Poor judgment all around. No Brandon either. What gives with this idiot?

After striking out the next man, he hits the next batter. This embarrassment of a team deserves to lose 12-0. Sorry, but I've had it.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 09:49 PM
Tommy La Stella up with the bases loaded, he has just 1 HR this season. I'm fairly certain that HR was against the Reds.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 09:50 PM
Definitely a reason why Phillips isn't starting 2 consecutive games.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 09:51 PM
Smith allows a hit and then walks the second man. I would rather pitch 7 relievers than have to watch him pitch. Poor judgment all around. No Brandon either. What gives with this idiot?

After striking out the next man, he hits the next batter. This embarrassment of a team deserves to lose 12-0. Sorry, but I've had it.

Don't worry, I think we may see the 7 relievers anyway, LOL.

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 09:52 PM
Definitely a reason why Phillips isn't starting 2 consecutive games.The Genius just heard he's coming back next year, so he thinks Brandon looks tired. Six games to go. Unbelievable

Kc61
09-29-2015, 09:52 PM
Definitely a reason why Phillips isn't starting 2 consecutive games.

Maybe BP has one of those Marlon Byrd type clauses.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 09:53 PM
The Genius just heard he's coming back next year, so he thinks Brandon looks tired. Six games to go. Unbelievable

Probably BP has some minor injury.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 09:54 PM
Nice catch by Bourgeois

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 09:54 PM
Most I've ever laughed after a caught ball. Lol

That ball was scorched

Kc61
09-29-2015, 09:55 PM
3-0 Cubs.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 09:55 PM
And that ball was scorched also

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 09:55 PM
2 run double. 3-0 Cubs. Well, that was quick.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 09:55 PM
Nobody catching that one. 3-0 Cubs on the Montero double.


This is legit the worst baseball I've ever seen.

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 09:55 PM
Maybe it's one of those secret strategy things nobody is supposed to know.Super duper password secret strategy. You know, the kind only geniuses know about. Now it's 3-0 Cubs, and only going to get worse.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 09:57 PM
Lol lol lol

Kc61
09-29-2015, 09:57 PM
You know, I've kind of been hoping for a very high draft choice so I'm not that hung up on Reds wins and losses.

But I must admit this is about the worst baseball I've seen in many a year. Just unreal.

4-0.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 09:57 PM
And the Reds want to keep the manager of this team.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 09:57 PM
Wow. That was bad news bears kind of stuff. Jay looked REALLY bad on that one. 2 errors?

Nope. Scorer only said 1 error there on Bruce. Should've been 2 IMO.

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 09:57 PM
I'd just forfeit the last 6. No human should have to watch this. 4-0

Kc61
09-29-2015, 09:58 PM
Anyone think Votto has his plane tickets ready?

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 09:58 PM
Baez goes from home to 3rd on a medium single to Bruce....ran past ball and then threw a ball to the dugout. Should be 2 errors on the play by Bruce....but didn't seem that clean.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 09:59 PM
The Cubs fans in Cincy alone make me prefer to see another Cardinals World Series appearance over these idiots getting any more joy.

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 09:59 PM
And the Reds want to keep the manager of this team.
Remember the guy who swore he'd become a Cleveland fan if Dusty was hired as manager? Well, I'm about there with Price, and I've been a fan since birth. The 82 team was bad, but this is the worst since and they want to keep him around? Makes me sick.

Big Klu
09-29-2015, 09:59 PM
Nobody catching that one. 3-0 Cubs on the Montero double.


This is legit the worst baseball I've ever seen.

You spoke too soon.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 09:59 PM
Wow. That was bad news bears kind of stuff. Jay looked REALLY bad on that one. 2 errors?

Nope. Scorer only said 1 error there on Bruce. Should've been 2 IMO.

And the play before he took a strange angle towards the ball and then chased it around the fence like Yonder Alonso in Wrigley

redsfan1995
09-29-2015, 10:00 PM
This is disgusting.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 10:00 PM
I'm keeping my cool ok.

But when the Reds blame injuries after this season, I think I may lose it.

NeilHamburger
09-29-2015, 10:00 PM
That first half inning was hilarious. If you're gonna be bad you might as well go out in style with a 15 game losing streak.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:01 PM
I'm keeping my cool ok.

But when the Reds blame injuries after this season, I think I may lose it.
I'm looking forward to Thom saying tonight "Not to make excuses, but there have been a lot of rain delays."

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:02 PM
And the play before he took a strange angle towards the ball and then chased it around the fence like Yonder Alonso in Wrigley

Really a simple explanation for it, he's hammered. Jay sees the Reds' record and decided to take Bluto's advice. "My advice to you is to start drinking heavily."

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:02 PM
Statcast revealed that it took Jay Bruce over 4 seconds to get out of the RF circle.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:03 PM
Changed the scoring to 2 errors on Jay.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:03 PM
Coughlin the anti-Bruce

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:04 PM
Okay...the game is miserable....but Votto is up. So I'm glued to the screen.

LOL. Joey k's trying to BUNT? At least now we know what the team did during the rain delay. Quarters with vodka shots.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:05 PM
Changed the scoring to 2 errors on Jay.

Not only was it a two error play, it was one of the uglier ones.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:05 PM
Okay...the game is miserable....but Votto is up. So I'm glued to the screen.

Looks like Hal Morris in there

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:05 PM
lolwat

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:06 PM
Joey Votto just made me forget about how stupid Jay Bruce was in the OF

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 10:06 PM
Well, Votto is either hurt or disgusted. Your call.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:06 PM
I'm glad Thom just jumped to the biggest conclusion possible

klw
09-29-2015, 10:06 PM
Gameday says Votto k'd on a foul bunt? Huh? Explain please.

Big Klu
09-29-2015, 10:06 PM
lolwat

Billy Hatcher was walking Votto back to the dugout like he was hurt.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:07 PM
Thom thinks he hurt himself on the swing....I hope so, yet I don't because that was the dumbest thing I have ever witnessed since Chris Sabo tried to steal 3rd base when someone was already there.

A 2 ball and 2 strike bunt??????

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:08 PM
Gameday says Votto k'd on a foul bunt? Huh? Explain please.

It's truly inexplicable

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:08 PM
Votto still in the game.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:09 PM
I'm going to have to stay up because this looks to be the most bizarre game ever.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:10 PM
I'm telling you guys. They're flat out drunk. Just try to imagine a beer softball team...getting paid millions. Enjoy!

Kc61
09-29-2015, 10:10 PM
Have to wonder why Votto plays every day.

For what? His streak?

Even in the normal course, you'd expect a rest once in awhile.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:11 PM
I'm telling you guys. They're flat out drunk. Just try to imagine a beer softball team...getting paid millions. Enjoy!
This would make a lot of sense. Bourgeois falling down. Bruce's errors. Votto's bunt.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 10:12 PM
This would make a lot of sense. Bourgeois falling down. Bruce's errors. Votto's bunt.

What's the pitcher's excuse?

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:12 PM
This would make a lot of sense. Bourgeois falling down. Bruce's errors. Votto's bunt.

Jocketty saying Price's job is safe. Josh Smith still starting. Phillips blacked out with 2 hookers in the locker room. :O)

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What's the pitcher's excuse?

Jello shots.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:13 PM
What's the pitcher's excuse?
He's 28 and began the year pitching in AA. Also probably hammered.


I'm guessing 2 HRs for Schwarber tonight.
Close, 2 walks in 2 innings.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:17 PM
The Brandons having some laughs in the dugout.

klw
09-29-2015, 10:19 PM
"Here's Kyle Schwarber a local product. He hails from Middletown and grew up rooting for the Reds and his little league coach taught him the value of a walk and setting the table for his teammates. He follows the teachings of his coach back in Middletown and earns a walk. Local boy Schwarber takes the lead next to that walks too much bum Votto"

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 10:21 PM
Two pop-ups and it's two down. It's obvious that they are phoning it in.

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Except for Suarez. Too bad he dies there

klw
09-29-2015, 10:21 PM
Hey a Red gets on. Everyone over your local legal drinking age, do a shot.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:22 PM
The Brandons having some laughs in the dugout.

You've uncovered the truth Tom. Brandon spiked the gatorade with Everclear. Now enjoying his handiwork.

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 10:24 PM
Now we get a commercial featuring Chapman who hasn't pitched since early in the month. Three Stooges territory

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:25 PM
Now we get a commercial featuring Chapman who hasn't pitched since early in the month. Three Stooges territory

The funny part was that Chapman was filming that commercial live. :O)

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:28 PM
Frazier slid a step early

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:28 PM
Smith struck out Bryant twice and now Rizzo

Red Raindog
09-29-2015, 10:29 PM
Highlight of the night -- Frazier nearly catching a pop foul -- starting to hand the ball to a kid when he realizes he's wearing a Cubs' jersey --- he then tosses the ball a few rows up in the stands ---

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:30 PM
Highlight of the night -- Frazier nearly catching a pop foul -- starting to hand the ball to a kid when he realizes he's wearing a Cubs' jersey --- he then tosses the ball a few rows up in the stands ---

Poor planning by Todd. The kids young and doesn't know any better (I don't blame KIDS for liking the Cubs...that's just poor parenting). Give him the foul ball and you may turn him into a Reds fan.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:31 PM
Braves won. Phils winning. Those wins potentially help the Reds get a higher draft choice.
With the Braves win, if the Reds lose do we move to a deadlock for pick #2?

Kc61
09-29-2015, 10:33 PM
With the Braves win, if the Reds lose do we move to a deadlock for pick #2?

Yup. And Reds have tiebreaker with Bravos, I understand.

Also, Brewers and Rockies leading early, although A's losing.

A's could be competition for a high pick if Reds manage to win a few. A's are next in line.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:33 PM
Even putting any dislike of the Cubs aside, I still think it was pretty lousy the way Maddon left Tampa and joined the Cubs who already had a manager in place. Hopefully karma hasn't forgotten.

klw
09-29-2015, 10:34 PM
With the Braves win, if the Reds lose do we move to a deadlock for pick #2?

Yes and the Reds hold the tiebreak advantage

Red Raindog
09-29-2015, 10:36 PM
Poor planning by Todd. The kids young and doesn't know any better (I don't blame KIDS for liking the Cubs...that's just poor parenting). Give him the foul ball and you may turn him into a Reds fan.

nah --- there has to be consequences --- :cool:

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:37 PM
Grand slam seems obvious

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:38 PM
nah --- there has to be consequences --- :cool:

Well....consequences for the kid who's wearing a Cubs shirt? ....Remember the parents the kid has, that's probably punishment enough. :O)

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 10:38 PM
Walks the pitcher. Brantley says it must drive Price crazy. He put him out there knowing what kind of pitcher he is. He deserves to go crazy.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:39 PM
72 pitches through 3. Efficient. LOL.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 10:40 PM
Walks the pitcher. Brantley says it must drive Price crazy. He put him out there knowing what kind of pitcher he is. He deserves to go crazy.

I just don't feel Price has any say over who is starting the game for the past couple weeks.

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:40 PM
Walks the pitcher. Brantley says it must drive Price crazy. He put him out there knowing what kind of pitcher he is. He deserves to go crazy.

Don't get me wrong, I think Smith has shown that he's basically AAA fodder. But that being said...who SHOULD Price have started? With all these rookies reaching innings limits?

BCubb2003
09-29-2015, 10:41 PM
He struck out the parts of the side he struck out.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 10:42 PM
Right now the Phils have 60 wins.

Reds and Braves have 63 wins (pending Reds outcome).

A's have 65 wins (trailing 2-0 v. Angels).

Brewers and Rockies have 66 wins (Brewers lead Pads 2-0; Rockies lead DBacks 3-2).

_Sir_Charles_
09-29-2015, 10:46 PM
Well, I can only take 3 innings of a televised professional beer softball league. I'm out. Gotta get up early...as usual. Nite all.

WVRedsFan
09-29-2015, 10:48 PM
Pretty disgusted. Out for awhile.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:50 PM
Smith has 7 strikeouts, this is like a Marquis start from April.

Roy Tucker
09-29-2015, 10:52 PM
Just lovely. Big fat guy.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 10:55 PM
I've never followed a draft pick race like this before. It's quite interesting.

These teams lose so often that wins are a rarity. And if one of them leads, chances are the lead will be blown.

The Phils and Braves both winning today, a double rarity. LOL, please end this season already.

Tom Servo
09-29-2015, 10:58 PM
Removing Smith from the 40 Man Roster should be one of the easiest decisions the Reds have in the offseason.

Roy Tucker
09-29-2015, 11:00 PM
I just don't see much hope for 2016. This is a bad team.

Bullpen and the OF needs a forklift replacement. And a couple starters. And I don't see any of that happening. It's going to be a long year.

Kc61
09-29-2015, 11:03 PM
Removing Smith from the 40 Man Roster should be one of the easiest decisions the Reds have in the offseason.

If you look through the 40 man roster, there are a large number of relatively easy cuts.

Big Klu
09-29-2015, 11:04 PM
BTW, for those of you who might have missed it, Todd Frazier left the game in the top of the inning. (Speculation is that he tweaked something on his sliding attempt to catch that foul pop-up.)

Ivan Jr. moved to 3B, and Skip is now at 2B batting 4th.

westofyou
09-29-2015, 11:04 PM
Watching Bum vs Kershaw myself

The water she be circling the drain for this Reds season and a giant clump of hair is making it take forever, sounds bad too

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BTW, for those of you who might have missed it, Todd Frazier left the game in the top of the inning. (Speculation is that he tweaked something on his sliding attempt to catch that foul pop-up.)

Ivan Jr. moved to 3B, and Skip is now at 2B batting 4th.

Bruce and Votto will be the last two standing

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 11:05 PM
Bryant will hit the boat in CF his next AB

Big Klu
09-29-2015, 11:07 PM
Watching Bum vs Kershaw myself

The water she be circling the drain for this Reds season and a giant clump of hair is making it take forever, sounds bad too

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Bruce and Votto will be the last two standing

There can be only one.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 11:13 PM
There can be only one.

Then Skip, definitely Skip

WrongVerb
09-29-2015, 11:16 PM
Then Skip, definitely Skip

Grittiness always prevails!

Roy Tucker
09-29-2015, 11:17 PM
Then Skip, definitely Skip

Thing is, Skip is having a good September. And I can envision the articles next spring extolling the gritty virtues of Skip and comparing him to super-sub Jimmy Stewart and him being the heart of the team. And then he'll hit .215 and be a butcher in the field.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 11:18 PM
Someone tell Chris Welsh that Matt Kemp just got his 100th RBI

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 11:46 PM
He'll probably get a hit but Joey being in there is stupid. He's hurt.

WrongVerb
09-29-2015, 11:48 PM
Thing is, Skip is having a good September. And I can envision the articles next spring extolling the gritty virtues of Skip and comparing him to super-sub Jimmy Stewart and him being the heart of the team. And then he'll hit .215 and be a butcher in the field.

Willie Greene once OPS over 1.000 in September. I'm kinda skeptical of September numbers.

Ironman92
09-29-2015, 11:48 PM
Going to bed....Votto should come up in the 9th. Guessing a walk to extend streak

50YrRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:01 AM
Bruce getting close to last year's batting average. He may make it with 5 more games to play.

Roy Tucker
09-30-2015, 12:05 AM
Interesting. BCast, Jeff Wyler, and Kremchek. Like to be a fly on the wall for that conversation.

50YrRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:15 AM
I don't think I've ever seen fewer fans at a MLB game. Despite the rain delay.

WVRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:17 AM
So, we see Chapman in a hopeless game. Bryan, why you wait so long.

WVRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:25 AM
Now the Cubs must be in the juice. 3 base error, French guy on third. Bottom of the 9th no outs, down 4-0. Reds have been shutout on 5 total hits in two games.

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They score!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WVRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:27 AM
Votto walks--46 straight games now. Ironman was right.

Kc61
09-30-2015, 12:27 AM
Votto walks. Streak alive.

Sit him down.

Just on TV, Joey looks under the weather to me. Hope he's ok.

WVRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:29 AM
Kc, Votto might be one of the only players worth MLB designation on the field (maybe Bruce). If he was really hurt, they would take him out. Wait. I forgot who the field general was.

WVRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:32 AM
Skippy does what Skippy does. Double play. Game over. I hate this organization and this coaching staff. Sorry, but I do. This is so embarrassing. I never thought it would come to this, but in great moves, they fired a 500-win manager, gave out impossible contracts, traded away their ace and refused to use their closer except when it was time to close. The result is dang near 100 losses. It's inexcusable and I'm hacked.

50YrRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:32 AM
10 in a row. :thumbdown:

WVRedsFan
09-30-2015, 12:37 AM
10 in a row. :thumbdown:Where is the outrage? From 93 wins to 63 wins in less than two years. In NY or most anywhere else the press and media people would be calling for heads, but here and elsewhere, we hear they're keeping Jockkety and Price and willing to wait for 2018 or beyond. Way beyond. Brilliant.

texasdave
09-30-2015, 01:04 AM
Outscored 68-22 coming down the stretch in this 10-game losing streak. Yep, there is a ton of quit in this team.

757690
09-30-2015, 01:56 AM
What's the longest losing streak to end a season?

ScotlandRed
09-30-2015, 03:28 AM
What's the longest losing streak to end a season?

Astros with 15 according to either ctrent or mark sheldon on twitter.

cumberlandreds
09-30-2015, 07:56 AM
This what you call falling off a cliff. Very sad for an organization to fall this far this fast. The blame starts with ownership works it way all through. I'm afraid we will see much of the same next season too.

WVRedsFan
09-30-2015, 11:20 AM
This is the start of a new Lost Decade. It has all the symptoms. Poor management from top to field, untalented players at al levels surrounded by a few good players, and fans who think losing is good.

texasdave
09-30-2015, 12:42 PM
Astros with 15 according to either ctrent or mark sheldon on twitter.

And folks say this team has nothing left to play for.

reds44
09-30-2015, 01:44 PM
I watched the entire damn game last night.

I have no idea why.

WVRedsFan
09-30-2015, 05:12 PM
I watched the entire damn game last night.

I have no idea why.Maybe you like to watch car crashes, too. Along with the guy on the sidelines looking at it with a dead stare. Somewhat like the field general of this team. :)