I CALLED THIS. I want the record to show that I indeed called this, but once again against my better judgement let a fellow bencher lead me astray. I knew this was the case, and I quote, (ThE HoUsToN RoCKeTs DonT HaEV TeH AsSeTs TO dO This). https://media.giphy.com/media/MKSqMxza1V4vC/giphy.gif This is it guys. I formally submitContinue reading "Westbrook to the Rockets"
Bold Second Half MLB Predictions
The first half of the season has come and gone. Some teams (Dodgers) have all but clinched the division title while others (Orioles, Tigers, Royals) are the opposite. Somewhere between those two extremes we will find heated divisional races and late runs for the Wild Card spots. Big name players will be on the moveContinue reading "Bold Second Half MLB Predictions"
NBA Players who have things to prove
Still trying to figure out which team has which guys from this offseason? You aren't alone. Honestly at this point, it feels like I fired up 2K and just his random year dynasty draft. The Lakers v Clippers, new face Pelicans, max contract D-Lo, Brooklyn's Best, Cardiac Cemba Celties (I'm well aware that Kemba hasContinue reading "NBA Players who have things to prove"
A Note from Deke’s Desk – “Thank You” to the Corn Hole Team
From the Desk of Deke : Every once in a while, you'll get lucky enough to find a group of guys who want to be a part of something. It's extremely impressive the amount of work that most (not shots fired, we just got some guys who have lives(weirdos)) the guys here at TFTB produce.Continue reading "A Note from Deke’s Desk – “Thank You” to the Corn Hole Team"
What would a Steelers Offseason be without a little (unneeded) drama?
Let's just start this off by saying this is just flat out not, I think every Steelers fan came into this season hopeful that the drama was gone since Antonio Brown and Lev Bell were bot off of the team. For what it's worth, I really never thought Bell as a major "Drama" guy, moreContinue reading "What would a Steelers Offseason be without a little (unneeded) drama?"
The Man Comes Around
November 13th, 2018 Nia Jax threw a potato that would launch a revolution that ended up on the front cover of ESPN Magazine. The unsuspecting victim of that potato was Becky Lynch, what came from it was Becky standing atop a flight of steps gushing blood out her nose. This is undoubtedly the catalyst toContinue reading "The Man Comes Around"
Wrestling League – G1 Climax (B Block Selection)
The Commissioner Ryan Thompson will be pulling the wrestlers at random to find out who is paired up with which New Japan Star for the upcoming G1 Climax. This time in the B Block! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmuEHGU3Lmo&feature=youtu.be
The Vault: Extinction Edition
Welcome to the return of The Vault, the weekly blog post that takes a look back at some of the best (and worst) jerseys throughout sports history. Each week, a classic set of threads each from the sports of football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and soccer will be revisited. This week, we'll take a look at someContinue reading "The Vault: Extinction Edition"
Smalls’ Thoughts on Being a Real Adult Now
If you're a regular Thoughts From The Bench reader, you might have noticed that I've taken a bit of a hiatus from writing the last few weeks. Even before that, my writing had still been coming out at a slower pace than normal. A major reason for this has been because TFTB's resident college studentContinue reading "Smalls’ Thoughts on Being a Real Adult Now"
Russell Westbrook: The Rec-League All Star
Austin Knapp July 8, 19 Before I get into this I would like to clarify that this is strictly about Russell on the court, I don’t care how you feel about how the man is off it. The way Russell plays on the court is a relic of how basketball used to be. This freakishContinue reading "Russell Westbrook: The Rec-League All Star"