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Yet another BHGP NCAA 13 MACtion thread (PS3 Edition)

White Lightning — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:48 -0000

So I'm new to this whole online dynasty thing, but I figured I'd throw up a new fanpost as we begin the second season. Feel free to describe your first couple of games, any recruiting coups, or whatnot.

My Eastern Michigan Eagles have started out 2-0 with a comfortable win over Tulane, and a nail biter @ Kansas. As far as recruiting goes, I've already signed a 3 star CB out of Michigan, which is the state where 90% of my recruits are from.

Welp, that about does it.

Replacing Players: Defense

White Lightning — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:20:37 -0000

As we know all too well, Chelsea’s foundation of players is getting older(JT's hips aren't going to hold up forever). Couple that with the poor performance of this season(Bosingwa and Cole more often than not) as well as AVB’s recent exit and it seems that CFC is going to be in the market for a new defender (or 2).

Keeping in mind the upcoming FFP rules aren’t going to allow the club to throw truckloads of money at prospective players anymore, and Graham’s 2 contract idea (which does make both long-term financial and team? sense) who are some of the defenders that you would like to see Chelsea target?

Side note: I failed to note this in this post as well as the previous two, but if you believe that the solution is already on the roster, feel free to make a case for them as well.

Replacing Players: Midfield

White Lightning — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:06:22 -0000

As we know all too well, Chelsea’s foundation of players is getting older(Lampard/Malouda). Couple that with the poor performance (pretty much everybody not named Ramires or Essien) of this season as well as AVB’s recent exit and it seems that CFC is going to be in the market for a new midfielder(or 2). Keeping in mind the upcoming FFP rules aren’t going to allow the club to throw truckloads of money at prospective players anymore, and Graham’s 2 contract idea (which does make both long-term financial and team? sense) who are some of the midfielders that you would like to see Chelsea target?

Replacing Players: Strikers

White Lightning — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:44:57 -0000

As we know all too well, Chelsea’s foundation of players is getting older. Couple that with the poor performance of this season as well as AVB’s recent exit and it seems that CFC is going to be in the market for a new striker (or 2). Keeping in mind the upcoming FFP rules aren’t going to allow the club to throw truckloads of money at prospective players anymore, and Graham’s 2 contract idea (which does make both long-term financial and team? sense) who are some of the strikers that you would like to see Chelsea target?

For this post, let’s stick to strikers, I’ll be working on similar posts for midfield and defense later on.

An Introduction Thread

White Lightning — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:37:06 -0000

So I’m totally stealing this idea from the good folks over at WAGNH (We Ain’t Got No History, for Chelsea fans). I thought it would be a great way to meet all of you internet folks. Feel free to share as much or as little as you want. Possible topics to include:

• Where you’re from, where you’re currently living

• How you became a Hawkeye fan, and/or your favorite Hawkeye athlete/ team, favorite game

• Your favorite soccer team ( if you have one) or any other sports teams that you follow

• Favorite kind of booze (if applicable), Music, Movies/TV shows, Books, etc. Feel free to include any other tidbits about yourself.

I’ll start. My name is Ben, I’m 22, an unemployed chef/cook (so much for having 2 degrees) looking for work. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, although I spent 6 months last year living in Montana, and in all likelihood am headed back that way in the next few months.

I was born into the Hawkeye Family, as you can tell from my avatar, my favorite player is Tim Dwight, namely because he’s the only player from the 90s that I remember. My favorite season was 2002; my favorite game was the 2005 Capital One Bowl, mostly because I was there.

I am also a huge soccer fan, specifically Chelsea, as noted above.

Alcohol is kind of a passion of mine, especially wine (mostly Pinot Noir), whiskey (especially bourbon), and of course beer.

I’ve been on a classic country kick for a while; Waylon, Willie, Dwight, etc. I also enjoy the more current Jamey Johnson, Mumford and Sons and Euforquestra. My current favorite movies is/are Tombstone/Wyatt Erp. I have too many favorite TV shows to list, and don’t read enough to have a favorite book.

Go crazy folks.

• Where you’re from, where you’re currently living

• How you became a Hawkeye fan, and/or your favorite Hawkeye athlete/ team, favorite game

• Your favorite soccer team ( if you have one) or any other sports teams that you follow

• Favorite kind of booze (if applicable), Music, Movies/TV shows, Books, etc. Feel free to include any other tidbits about yourself.

I am also a huge soccer fan, specifically Chelsea, as noted above.

Alcohol is kind of a passion of mine, especially wine (mostly Pinot Noir), whiskey (especially bourbon), and of course beer.

Go crazy folks.

Who's Number 1.

White Lightning — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:29:44 -0000

I'm sitting here watching the Iowa women destroy Illinois, and commercials are running for Big Ten Icons, the latest entry is Magic Johnson, who sits at number 2. My question to all of you is, Who is number 1? Also how well do you think the BTN did in ranking the Big Ten Icons? What would you change? My view after the jump.

The only name that comes to mind for me is Red Grange, don't know a whole lot about him, but I know he didn't win two heisman trophies, he didn't break three world records in 45 minutes, and not sure but did he give up his life for his country. Obviously being an Iowa fan, I feel their should be more Hawkeyes present. The only thing I'm not sure about is how the "icons" are chosen.

So I got this email today

White Lightning — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:36:29 -0000

Hello Iowa Hawkeye Football Fans! Thank you for supporting University of Iowa Children’s Hospital through Iowa Touchdowns for Kids! We are thrilled with your support and, overall, there is $2,805 pledged per touchdown! In the past six games, the Hawkeyes have scored 28 touchdowns -- resulting in $78,540 for UI Children’s Hospital! Help us spread the word to friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, etc. We have a goal to get to $3,000 per touchdown and we need your help! To spread the word, share this link: www.iowatouchdownsforkids.com. Stop by your local McDonald’s restaurant to see the Iowa Touchdowns for Kids tray liners featuring Jenna Waters from Ainsworth, Iowa. , Find us on Facebook, with our 1,561 friends! To learn more about UI Children’s Hospital, click here. And here it comes...

Iowa Touchdowns for Kids is generously supported by the Blackheart Gold Pants. Check out their blog at www.blackheartgoldpants.com.

Iowa Touchdowns for Kids is proudly presented by The Eastern Iowa Airport -- the airport of choice for the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City region http://www.eiairport.org/. GO HAWKS, BEAT THE BADGERS! I just thought it was really cool that they mentioned this site by name, it makes me proud to a Hawk fan, and more importantly a Friend of The Pants. Although if a bunch of a new people check out th site they might be in for a suprise, but seriously, a big thank you to all who have pledged, I know the kids really appreciate it.
GO HAWKS!!! White Lightning

Favorite beers and spirits

White Lightning — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:01:12 -0000

I turn 21 today, so my question to all of you is, what beers and/or spirits or wines (that I probably haven't heard of) should I be looking into purchasing? I figured its summer, there isn't much Iowa-related news happening right now, so I thought what better way to kill time than talk about booze. Price isn't really an issue, well it is, but for discussion purposes who really cares. Thanks.

Awesome stuff found on eBay

White Lightning — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:32:20 -0000

Awesome stuff found on eBay

Found this on eBay, thought people here would appreciate it.

Anybody know of any Hawkeye bars in Wyoming?

White Lightning — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:08:46 -0000

I'm going to be moving to Moran, Wyoming next week, just wondering if anybody knows of any Hawkeye gathering spots in the area.

Day 2 draft thread

White Lightning — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:03:34 -0000

Don't know if BHGP was planning a official thread, so here is a unofficial one.