CAN YOU DIG IT?!?!?!?!?
Fox Sports just broke the story that the Seattle Seahawks just aquired Deion Branch for a first round draft pick! I didn't actually think that the Hawks would be able to pull the trigger on this one.Since the Hawks are probably going to have a draft pick in the mid-20's this year, this feels worth it, especially since they've already worked out a long term deal.
I LOVE THIS MOVE!!!!!!
Now, if we can just get some blocking for Matt....
On another note, I just wanted to tip my cap to Theduke following our week one matchup. Unless Santana Moss has a monster game, it looks like I'm primed to lose a heartbreaker. Good game, man!
posted by Casey at 10:41 AM
68 Comments:
The Hawks should be drafting in the late portion of the draft so I don't mind giving up a pick but I don't know if Branch is cause for a huge celebration. The guy is solid but not Jerry Rice in his prime..
PS...
Call me corny or a red stater but I love roasting out current prez just as much as the next guy but any thought to honoring the FDNY or NYPD for the sacrifice on 9/11. I dont know maybe I am in the minority.
we're not ABC Train...we're the LODGE and we reside in a perpetual green state...but yes, I can throw out a pic or two with the FDNY...you want me to include Guiliani? or Toby Keith?
Does that work for everyone? no more negative attacks on the Executive Branch...
Good move by the Hawks, but after yesterday...looks like they should be trying to deal for another decent LG...looks like the Chris Spencer era will be starting sooner than expected...
and looks like I might be low dog in the league this week unless Michael's cousin Lamont can get into the endzone...always nice leaving about 50points on your bench...not good times, great times
I'm down with the Bush roasting. Five years later, it's more important than ever to question Authority.
I love the Bush pic Jimbo! One word: Epic.
It aint about that Jimmy It's about a day when men went into a burning building to save lives not who is red or blue, green of WT Toby Keith. You might be lost in your vison of only seeing the bad in the current party to really see that his is about brothers, brothers in arms who thought about only helping not about there own lives. Tomorrow we can go back to Whatever we want but if the lodge is against remembering 9/11 then I will gladly turn in my memebership.
ok, i just fell off my soap box.. go about your business.
There's a flip side to it though, Train.
I mean, I got up this morning, and I turned on the news, and watched CNN replay their footage from that day. I picked up a newspaper w/all things 9/11 on the cover. I tuned into KJR on my commute in & got to listen to Jason Stark talk about the event. Everywhere you go today, it'll be in the air.
It was a really crappy day five years ago. It's a day we'll all still talk about when we're all old and bitter. Does a little Bush blasting make us un-american? Does cynicism equal lack of giving a crap about the day?
It was a bad day. Yet five years later and the world aint looking better.
I dunno...there's probably a point in there somewhere...or maybe there isn't.
Thanks for lending me the soap box Train.
Jordan "Chat Killer" Lovato
.....San Dimas High School football rules!!!!!
I was hungover that day and called in sick at ELNK (sorry Joe) but it was a good day to skip work. Me and my sister filled with this anxiety to go out and do "something". Obviously, watching the news was better than crack for about two months. But what was a lot more interesting was talk radio over that first week. You would hear so many callers just talking grief issues they had not just about 9/11 but past wars, and heroic efforts to get to NY when all traffic was frozen.
Anyways HAWKS had a really bad start yesterday. Poor poor game. Where was the defense: Hasselback sacked 4 downs in a row? WTF? and Shaun fumbling causing Casey to lose his first matchup to me... oh wait, that will be acceptable this week. I'm sure Deion Branch will spice things up.
Train, obviously part of me agrees with you, and yes, it is important to remember, however...the political facts of that day have not changed...and the fact that this day has been used as our presidents..."little black dress he can wear with anything" pisses the living hell out of me...
The explotation of suffering is nothing new to politics, however, I don't feel that we've ever seen one political party use such a catostrophic event to demonize, divide and weaken this country that I pay taxes in...
I doubt that FDR thought it was a good idea to argue that Pearl Harbor was going to happen again unless his party (Democrats) stayed in power...however, fact that a Democrat Executive Branch ok'd Japanese Interment following Pearl Harbor shows that Americans have learned absolutely nothing regarding tolerance and acceptance...Gitmo? Interment Camps?
I conclude my SoapBox rant by saying this...it is UN-American NOT to critize your country and its decisions...blind faith in governmental bodies is the final move toward anarachy...Emma Goldman would be proud...
This played this weekend on SNL. If Al Gore had been President.
I really feel that bashing is a way to commemorate 9/11. If you feel that negative discourse cannot be fruitful form of expression than train I invite you to get this Rx.
Jimmy I am in total agreement with you on the politicos of Bush and the post 9/11 america. I want you to know that. We are on the same page. I just thought we could seperate the two for today that's really all I meant.
Seriously Train...how heavy is that cross?...if you feel that's the card to play that's fine, but honestly I'm just trying to bring up a specific point, not ostrocize you...
No one forgets the courage and bravery by the citizens employed to save other citizens...it happens everyday in America and around the World...and if you feel today is a good day to honor them, than I'm with you...but I just don't feel comfortable isolating the men and women of NY...when there's people doing this every hour of every day of every year...how about giving a shot our to the UN medics that helped Lebanese and Isreali civilians?...or Doctors w/o Borders...good will overcome evil...but evil will always get page 1...
I have to ask Train: What bashing are you referring to? Was it the picture that pointed out that Bush was a freaked out little pup who didn't know what to do that day? That's the only critique that occured today. No one went on a rant. No one said anything.
I agree with Jimbo. We have a president that has used Americans fear to get what he wants during his presidency. And every time he does that, it pisses me off.
It has nothing to do with the lodge not being respectful. In fact I'm pissed because the people in the White House HAVEN'T been respectful.
"If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention."
...I really just intended to talk about football. Should I do another Star Trek post?
....(Yes, that was a joke)
I think it's best to end this rant...politics isn't really the Lodge fortay...there are so many that do it better than us
I think its an interesting topic.
I for one happen to agree that certain honors have been skewed over the last 5 year.
Take Todd Beamer and the famous "Lets Roll". for all we know he said lets roll and then stood behind other unnamed heros. And yet todd Beaver has a High School named after him.
Im not saying he wasnt a hero. I think the who concept of heroism has been lowered due to the patriotic natire of 9/11
I say we debate this. after all...we are not just Football and Comic books here
"Todd Beaver" was a freudian slip :)
Cool fact from Elias
Laurence Maroney gained 27 and 22 yards on his first two NFL carries. The last player to gain at least 20 yards on each of his first two carries was ... a linebacker? Dexter Coakley has carried the ball twice in his NFL career -- for 26 yards in 2000 and 33 yards in 2004.
Train, I think we agree that honoring those who "served" our country on the tragic day of 9/11 five years ago is worthy of remembrance. But it's a true citizen's duty to "out" the current adminsistration for the blatant war mongering since the tragedies of said event.
And if you don't say something, well... I think you are disgracing those soldiers who've died overseas since 9/11 in a war profitting the GOP and big business in their back pockets.
I want KHAN!!!!
Guys I agree with all you are saying. I understand and feel bad that I might have bullied a picture onto the lodge that wasnt my intent. I want you guys to bash bush, I really do. I am sorry for making you guys take down a damn funny comic. that's not what my reason for remeberance was about.
Don't ever think that I am not outraged at the post 9/11 world. It makes me sick. I hate that I voted for bush is 2000. I have to live with that. I still have the smell on my hands, maybe even blood. It's not good. That's why I have the lodge to help me reform.
Holy hell....I log on for the first time today to find this?
I choose to abstain from the 9/11 talk for now. You want to think about it, fine. You want to talk about the Bush Administration, fine. Maybe I don't...so don't make me.
I saw 23 comments underneath a picture of Deion Branch and thought there was going to actually be a reference to how dope our 4 receiver sets are going to be now......silly me.
Are we bowlin' tonight....OR WHAT?!
Kudos to Seatown for being the first to use the term "Dope" when referring to our receiver set.
D-Jack + Burleson + Engram + Branch = DOPE
Net Dope
I think thats the 1st use of the term "Dope" in the Lodges short history.
Props to you Seatown. Its words like "Dope" that keep the Lodge "wicked gnarley"
In case some of you didn't get the mention in a previous set of comments...
Tonight:
630-7 Pre-Funk (Washers if we're lucky at the Lodge)...8pm WS Bowl...11pm...semi-intoxicated talk about all things football...good times...
Word. I'll load up the Washougal when I get home from work.
Are we positive that the pitcher discount begins at 8 pm...or has it switched back to 9 pm?
we'll give a call at 8 and if not we'll break out the lights for washers....
Shaun, what time are you heading over to the Westside? Can the Carless 2.0 hitch a ride?
According to their website it is still 8 PM.
Joe you are worse than me.... Can I get a ride???
I am unable to attend. I've been sick for the last few days. Sean & Joe will attest to this. I cannot stomach alcohol, or anything for that matter. On a brighter note, I did purchase Election at a secret alleyway store in Chinatown. Joe currently has this on viewing mode. Feel free to arrange viewing reservations with me/him.
Yes Joe....you can get a ride.
I'm going to go home and go on a run for about 45 minutes or so.....should we plan on me picking you up at about 6:30?
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Thanks for the D. Branch tip Jayne, my current Seahawks WR Darrell Jackson is abviously not up to par with Deion. So I've taken him out of the free agent pool.
I'll be ready at 6:30pm.
Worse than you, Train? Umm... I think not. See, you can walk to the alley, lazy-boy. And we'll see if you actually make it after a weekend of losing that leaves Colorado State as the only team in the state of Colorado with a win.
I already watched Election (B+, good story, decent script, good filmmaking) and I'll bring Election tonight to whoever wants to borrow it next.
Joe, would you get over the whole Colorado thing... It doesnt bother me. Oh, speaking of bandwagon... What happened to your Montana St. icon... did you lose that after they lost to Chadron St.
I put up the icon to rip on you. And I still love it that me rooting for the Ravens to win the SB 6 years ago gave me a reputation for jumping on bandwagons, even though everyone picks a side to root for in the SB. Classic Lodge type-casting.... just like I know that CU and the Co's losing these first couple of weeks does bother you. Get back off the soap-box again, Train... I know you needed the step-stool to reach the urinal in the little boys' room, but the time for your vieled rhetoric has passed.
and that summarizes Lodge events for today: Train Disparagement Day. Now on to worthwhile topics such as the NFL, naked girls, and alcohol...
Oh, by the way, Devo... dropping Darrell Jackson wasn't the smartest move in the world when you have a guy on your bench who's on IR that won't play for the entire year in D.Davis.
ouch...if you really wanted to goat him .20 you'd bring up the 9pts in the premiership that his Blues currently have and the lack of chemistry that is going to cost them the top spot in their Champions League Table and a tougher knockout round draw...Train is in full-on Lost Season mode...
Well the Co's are on my Sh!t list, that's a given
But yes, Lost Season is in full effect. Who caught the Villa v. West Ham game??? huh, anyone.. is this mike on?
you know that I was the only one...you mean the mutant Kedis debut?...I really like Villa's form this year(sans their keeper)...they should've captured 3 pts from the Hammers on that...can't wait for the opening of the Champions League Tomorrow...
I didnt understand a word of Jimmy's last comment..But it sounded good
Plus i got in comment #50. Its been a While since we had a 50 comment post.
If the "0 comments" is the Equivalent of a Lodge "No Hitter"...we need an equal metaphor for the 50 comment post
1) A Two hundred yard rushing day?
2) A 400yd passing performance?
3) A 50 point NBA Game?
I say:
4) Hat-Trick
I love the way that this Deion Branch talkback has evolved...
A breakdown of the last 50 comments:
9/11 - 18
Misc./General Trash Talk - 11
Bowling Tonight - 8
Football - 8
Soccer - 4
Deleted - 1 (good call, Train)
Thats the way of the Lodge MCP. Its all about Diversity
Ok. So the 50 comment post with hereby be refered to as a Lodge "Hat Trick".
Congrats to the MCP for the Lodges 1st Hat trick and the Record holder with 3 No Hitters
FINALLY WE AGREE JIMMMY!!!
Villa is rejuvinated since the learner take over. They are going to be a good side this year. Angel is always dangerous plus you can't go wrong with Martin O'Neil.
I still think the Hammers rent a player move is going to pay off. Mutant Kedis is a spark plug and I am a HUGE Bobby Zamora fan oh and Marlon Harewood ain't that bad too.
Champs Leauge is going to be better than ever with ESPN realizing that more that just Spanish speaking people enjoy football and putting 4 games on.
Everyone is invited to my place on Wednesday to watch the replay of the MAN U v. Celtic. I just hope people can hold out for a night replay.
I'm like Ebby Calvin 'Nuke' LaLoosh in "Bull Durham".
"He walked 18."
"New league record!"
"Struck out 18."
"Another new league record! In addition he hit the sportswriter, the public address announcer, the bull mascot twice... "
How is it we have gone all day without any Husky talk? I have to give them credit for playing a decent game on Saturday. Or at least a decent 3 quarters
Does that mean you have a million dollar arm and a 5 cent head?
I'm also surprised we haven't really talked about yesterdays game.
Worst. Blocking. Ever.
...it has been suggested, Goose.
"Why's he calling me meat? I'm the one driving a Porsche."
I do love that movie...
What is the record comment # at?
Nuke
I ain't pissing nothing away. I got a Porsche already; a 911 with a quadrophonic Blaupunkt.
Crash
Christ, you don't need a quadrophonic Blaupunkt! What you need is a curveball!
Didn't we hit 100 once?
I think we got into the 70's at some point
Thats a good question
Oh, and I have to give a shout out to Brad Fridel - former US national team goalie and current Blackburn keep has two quality PK saves to preserve a clean sheet againt Sheffield United.
We can talk more football tonight....
Im going through the archives because I now have to know.
as of January so far the golden globes post is currently leading with 51 comments. But I have Jan-Sept to go
So it looks like the hat trick has only been pulled off 4 times
1/16 - Jaynes golden globe post
7/10 - jimbos sonics leaving seattle post
8/9 - Goose's original blog invite from Jimbo
9/11 - Jayne's Deion Branch post.
btw...I officially have 4 "no hitters" (2/8, 6/8, 6/6, 8/21) to go w/my 2 hat tricks
I forgot to mention, this is also officially the most commented post ever in the lodge.
I got close to my second with a 46 comment post after the death of Tron actor Actor Barnard Hughes
But so far this is the mother of all comments
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