No upcoming Phoenix date so we're going to Englewood, CO at the Gothic Theatre June 13. Dude is absofuckinlutey exceptional on the guitar. Check out his tour and see if it's near you. I highly recommend!

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Hell yeah. This should be fun....

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I got my Dad hooked into Tool back in 2001, he always resisted until he actually heard them. His whole world opened up after that. Ask him about it some day. I simply discovered them by our local radio station in 1995 or so. What about YOU?

Dopest track (almost) EVER! God damn they have A LOT!!

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In a surprising turn of events, the NFL has unveiled a radical new strategy to revamp the way fans experience the game. League officials have reportedly been analyzing fan feedback for years, searching for innovative ways to make football not just a sport, but a spectacle. The latest initiative, which insiders are calling a "game-changer," promises to bring a fresh, exciting dynamic to the field. According to a league spokesperson, the decision was made after an extensive study revealed that audiences crave a blend of precision officiating and entertainment value.

And so, to address this growing demand, the NFL has announced that, starting next season, officiating crews will consist predominantly of European runway models, with a strong emphasis on recruits from the country of Bulgaria. These striking new additions aim to elevate not just the accuracy of officiating, but also the visual appeal of the game.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell elaborated, “We’re excited to add a touch of European elegance to the field. It’s not just about accurate calls—it’s about delivering a complete visual experience.”

The models will undergo an intensive off-season training program, immersing themselves in NFL rulebooks, practicing flag-throwing techniques, and perfecting their touchdown signals. The league assures fans that while their beauty will captivate, their officiating skills will be second to none.

In partnership with top fashion houses, the new referee uniforms will be unveiled during a live event this summer. Think cutting-edge stripes, performance-ready designer cleats, and elegant whistles crafted from Swarovski crystal. Officials will also incorporate fashionable flair into their calls, turning penalties into choreographed displays complete with runway poses.

Rams coach Sean McVay quipped, “Well, if they can correctly spot the ball after a Devante Adams catch, I’m all for it.”

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford joked, “Forget playbooks—next season, I’m studying the latest runway trends. You never know when knowing the difference between haute couture and offside might come in handy!”

Though some traditionalists are skeptical, insiders claim this is just the beginning of the NFL’s “Game Night Glam” initiative. Rumors are swirling about halftime mini fashion shows and stylish, model-led instant replay reviews.

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WOW!!! A bombshell, out of the blue!! Link below:

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald has announced he will return to the Los Angeles Rams for the upcoming season, ending his brief retirement. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year cited his enduring passion for the game and the persistent encouragement of Rams head coach Sean McVay as pivotal factors in his decision.

"After stepping away, I realized how much I missed the game,” Donald said on Monday. “And man, Sean was relentless. He kept calling and calling, talking about how we could win again together. So I finally decided to come back.”

Donald, 33, retired in March 2024 after a storied 10-year career with the Rams. Drafted 13th overall in 2014, he quickly established himself as a dominant force on the defensive line. His accolades include three Defensive Player of the Year awards (2017, 2018, 2020), eight first-team All-Pro selections, and a pivotal role in the Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory. In that championship game, Donald's game-clinching pressure on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow secured the win for Los Angeles.

Coach McVay expressed his enthusiasm about Donald's return. "Aaron is a unique player and an incredible leader," McVay said. "His presence elevates everyone around him. We're thrilled to have him back as we pursue another championship."

Donald's return is expected to significantly bolster the Rams' defensive line, which has undergone a transformation by integrating several young rising stars, including Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Byron Young, and Cobie Turner.

“Im just excited to be back, now I gotta get to work,“ Donald said. “I just want to thank all my fans for supporting me, especially the folks on Rams on Demand. I want to thank Mackeyser, who will need a few gummies after getting over the initial shock. And Loyal, who will be mad that an AI tool like ChatGPT helped prepare this fake article. I’d like to thank the moderators, like CGI, who will post a “Son of a bitch!” GIF; and Mojo Ram, who will post a Jake Gyllenhaal “I see what you did there!” GIF; and RamFan 503, who will note that “April Fool’s pranks are a long tradition at ROD.” I’ll ask that Den the Coach and Allen2McVay give me a pass for this one. Lastly, I’d like to thank all posters who have a sense of humor, and hope that people see that it’s just a prank and not to take this too damn seriously. Heck, the Rams can win the Super Bowl this year without needing me to come back from retirement!!”

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Since he's coaches guy and one of the few with inside info i think this warrants a post. Some like him some don't, i do and honestly him and Jamie Erdahl were the only two reasons I watched the show when I actually did. I'll follow his next endeavor.

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Let's say the Browns want to come up, possibly for a QB at 26. The offer includes the 33rd pick (1st pick in the 2nd round), what is the LEAST amount you would trade down for?

What I mean is, with the conventional wisdom that the draft class is relatively flat between 15 and 50, a team will probably be offering less than the trade chart, what would you be willing to take to drop down to 33?

Remember, 33 itself, comes as a premium as it's the first pick on day 2 with teams knowing who's left on the board and you may be able to recoup some draft value with teams willing to pay a premium for that spot.

The Rich Hill draft chart puts the value of the 26th pick at 223 and the 33rd pick at 180. The difference: the value of the 92nd pick in the 3rd round.

Browns have the 104 pick, 2nd pick in the 4th round, that they could offer; but what if they wanted something back from us like a 6th or more?

was always a big fan of his


I've never seen Dr. Kildare , but know people have always spoken highly of it

loved all his swashbuckling movies of the 70's , with The Three / Four Musketeers still probably being my favorite movie / s of all time

one movie they didn't mention was The Slipper and then Rose , which is actually a really good , if you take away the singing bits , it's a musical about Cinderella , not that I have anything about musicals , just didn't care for most of the songs in this musical .....................lol

his Allan Quartermain movies aren't the best , but their a fun watch

and then there was his must see TV mini series of 1980 , Shogun

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R.I.P.

why not

Welcome back to Yankee Stadium Nestor

USFL Conference:
Birmingham Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama)
Houston Roughnecks (Houston, Texas)
Memphis Showboats (Memphis, Tennessee)
Michigan Panthers (Detroit, Michigan)

XFL Conference:
Arlington Renegades (Arlington, Texas)
DC Defenders (Washington, D.C.)
San Antonio Brahmas (San Antonio, Texas)
St. Louis Battlehawks (St. Louis, Missouri)

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Friday, March 28, 2025:
St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Channel: FOX

Result:
(1-0) Battlehawks 31
(0-1) Roughnecks 6

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Saturday, March 29, 2025:
San Antonio Brahmas at Arlington Renegades
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Channel: FOX

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Sunday, March 30, 2025:
Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN

Birmingham Stallions at DC Defenders
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Channel: ESPN

Please note that all times are in Eastern Time (ET)

Thought I'd start a UFL thread for this season, with a blistering performance by none other than your St. Louis Battlehaaaaaawwwkkkss:

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Sir Wilkins looks like a competent RPO QB. Howard & Saylors form a really nice 1-2 punch at RB... makes you see what a pairing of Kyren and Omarion or Gordon II would look like.

I have decided to post about this.

About two and a half years ago, I went to a Urologist about blood in my urine. The urologist decided to do a scope.

Most uncomfortable (not painful) but extremely uncomfortable procedure. I had a growth there but it wasn't cancerous.

However, I started experiencing pain whenever I urinated and had to go quite frequently because I could barely pea anymore and had to stop drinking caffeine alcohol and eventually any other drink other than Water and Cranberry Juice.

But for the last 6 months nothing has helped. I have been in a lot of pain. I was thinking I was going to have to get the thing removed but the procedure had a chance that I would have to use a catheter for the rest of my life. I asked the Doctor how painful that was and he said about the same as the scope. I was not looking forward to that.

Anyway - I was rereading Wheel of Time of all things and a character in the book used herbs in her teas to treat illnesses, injuries and other symptoms.

So that gave me a thought and I decided to look up a tea that may help with my urinating problems.

Corn Silk Tea came up.

And holy crap - it worked like a gangbuster. After two weeks of drinking it, I have absolutely no pain and my urination output has increased tenfold.

I feel like I am back in my twenties when urinating.

So any of you older guys having issues urinating, I highly recommend Corn Silk Tea. The only side effects that may occur is a lowering of potassium and a rash if you are allergic to corn silk.

Oh and with a little sugar, it doesn't taste too bad. No sugar and it has a very bland taste.

Well, I'm really excited to show off what we could do with this team. Time to make some moves:

Trades:

#26 overall to the Buffalo Bills for #30 overall, #62 overall, and #177 overall.

(Bills jump to secure Ezeiruaku from the Ravens while we collect a second and an early sixth.)

#62 overall, #127 overall, and 2026 second round pick to the Miami Dolphins for #48 overall and #155 overall.

(We trade up for someone special who will impact our defense for years to come while Miami gets extra picks.)

Now, time for the taking of names:

Draft:

#30 overall - Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina.

(Here he is, the guy that's going to put us on top. Revel is a tall (6'2"), physical corner who has ball skills and coverage for days. He utterly shut down Michigan's passing game, and this was during their Championship run in 2023. He got injured in 2024 during a practice and never got to show what he could do, and you have to trust the 2023 tape, but he's a mature twenty-two-year-old who worked his ass off to get where he was (including taking graveyard shifts at Amazon, just for the opportunity to chase his football dreams), and I have a gut feeling that he's going to be a top two cornerback from this class - which says a lot given the amount of great corners in this class. I want us to be that team that gets him.)

#48 overall - Carson Schwesinger, ILB, University of California, Los Angeles.

(Yes, we're trading up for an inside linebacker, but Schwesinger is someone I've had my eye on since I heard the Rams had their eyes on him. He's not the biggest inside linebacker (6'2", 242 lbs.), but he's a sideline-to-sideline demon who does not miss tackles. A local walk-on, he worked his ass off and bulked up from 225 lbs., and he also has a knack for run defense and delayed pass-rushing, allowing us to fill a void. He's surprisingly adept in coverage; he'll never be mistaken for prime Urlacher, but he's absolutely capable. Helping him even more is his intelligence: he's a bioengineering major who is a two-time Fall Pac-12 Honor Roll recipient. Schwesinger could end up being the captain for our defense, a guy you keep on the field at all times.)

#90 overall - Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College.

(Trapilo could end up being a solid bookend for A-Jax when Havenstein eventually retires. A 6'8", 319 lbs. monster, Trapilo may not have the longest arms nor is he the most athletic, but he is a wizard with technique who knows how to use leverage. Doesn't that just remind you of a certain right tackle of ours?)

#101 overall - Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech.

(Credit to @OldSchool for uncovering him. Tuten has warp speed, great vision, and surprising contact balance. Give him an opening, and he's gone, period. Right now, he's not at the point where he's more than a rushing threat, but his hands are decent for a running back, and while he'll never be K-Will when it comes to blocking, he's at least willing. I think that after K-Will leaves, Tuten and Corum will definitely split carries, and maybe Tuten wins the job outright.)

#155 overall - Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame.

(I know what you're going to say: why spend a mid-fifth on another DT, especially coming off of a recent ACL tear? Mills is worth it, and is a pass-rushing force in the middle (7.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for a loss during his shortened senior year). I still think that when Fiske went out during that Eagles game, we lost a huge member of our pass rush because the Eagles could double Turner without reproach. Mills going to be on the PUP list to start, but I think we have the horses to hold on...until he gets healthy. Then look out.)

#177 overall - Oronde Gadsden, WR, Syracuse.

(Here's our big slot receiver! Gadsden has unparalleled receiving ability and size (6'5", 243 lbs.) from the slot, which is where he played most of his snaps. I do not think he's a tight end at the next level; he simply isn't a good enough inline blocker. His medicals will also have to be checked after he missed time with a Lisfranc injury. But the receiving ability at this stage is just too good to pass up.)

#190 overall - Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas.

(Our X receiver of the future. TeSlaa has incredible athletic ability, as evidenced by his RAS score (nothing was below above average). I've watched tape on him, and while he struggles with separating from cornerbacks, he has not once dropped a pass: he has vises for hands. His struggles with separation merit concern, but I think he could be a better pro than collegian, much like Nacua was and what I think Whittington could be.)

#195 overall - Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon.

(Muhammad has ball skills and technique for days. He's definitely small and slight (5'9", 182 lbs.), but he makes up for it with tenacity in the run game, outstanding football IQ in both zone and press coverage, and ball skills that just aren't normally there when you're taking a cornerback this late. He would be fantastic for our cornerback depth.)

#201 overall - Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech.

(Conyers is going to be a stud. Credit to @Memphis Ram for finding him. A former quarterback who transitioned to tight end, Conyers is a big (6'4", 260 lbs.) mold of clay. He's already got solid hands, a surprising precocious ability for running routes, athleticism, and the willingness to block. He's not there yet and he's quite raw, but with Higbee's tutelage, I think Conyers could be a steal here.)

#202 overall - Jasheen Davis, EDGE, Wake Forest.

(Davis put himself back on the map after a downgraded senior season with a 4.62 forty at 270 lbs. He had a decent career at Wake Forest (twenty total sacks, including 7.5 and sixteen tackles-for-a-loss in his junior year), has decent length (34-inch arms), a relentless motor, a good first step, and he's an expert at blocking kicks and punts on teams, which is something we lost with Hoecht. Maybe he turns out to be just as good as Hoecht was.)

Roster:

QB: Matt Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo.

(No surprises.)

RB: Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Bhayshul Tuten, Cody Schrader (KR).

(I could put Tuten as the kick returner, but I prefer Schrader as far as sure-handedness. K-Will takes the majority of the snaps, but I expect him to return a pick at the trade deadline, potentially.)

WR: Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, Chatarius Atwell, Oronde Gadsden, Isaac TeSlaa (PR).

(Atwell is your deep threat, while I think Whittington takes a lot of snaps in the slot. Gadsden gets a mostly redshirt year, while TeSlaa is your sure-handed punt returner.)

TE: Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, Jalin Conyers.

(Parkinson is cut as a June 2nd before the season starts. Other than that, I understand that I'm playing with fire with injuries and a raw rookie...but I'm hoping that the injuries don't have as much of an impact as last year, and that Higbee stays healthy. Lots of hopes.)

OL: Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein, Beaux Limmer, Dylan McMahon, KT Leveston, Justin Dedich, Ozzy Trapilo.

(No real surprises. I don't like the Shelton signing, want to give Limmer more of a chance, but I don't think the coaching staff thinks the same way I do. Trapilo could be the swing tackle, but I think they try Leveston out there first.)

DL: Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, Desjuan Johnson, Rylie Mills (PUP).

(Mills starts out on the PUP, and I'm assuming we cut a corner to make room for him when he starts playing. Otherwise, no real surprises.)

LB: Jared Verse, Byron Young, Omar Speights, Nate Landman, Brennan Jackson, Nick Hampton, Jasheen Davis, Carson Schwesinger, Tony Fields/Elias Neal/UDFA.

(Fully expecting us to sign a lot of UDFAs at ILB, even in this scenario, and it'll be a battle. Brennan Jackson takes the spot of Hoecht as the third pass-rusher. I also don't think Schwesinger immediately wins the job; it hasn't been our style, but I expect him to eventually start and excel.)

DB: Akhello Witherspoon, Emmanuel Forbes, Quentin Lake, Kamren Kinchens, Kam Curl, Cobie Durant, Josh Wallace, Charles Woods, Shavon Revel Jr., Jabbar Muhammad, Jaylen McCollough.

(Going to keep the extra corners. Assuming that Muhammad takes a redshirt year. Revel could eventually start, but right now, I'm fine with him learning from Witherspoon, Durant, and the vets. Kendrick will go far, far away, hopefully. I can hope.)

ST: Josh Karty, Ethan Evans, Alex Ward.

(No surprises, thank fate.)

Feel free to flame.

Obviously the Rams are good at drafting talent and getting the most out of their players. I recall the Fisher years where it wasn't uncommon to see 4th, 5th and 6th and 7 rounders never even make the team. But it seems as if most of the Rams draftees make the team and contribute under McSnead.

Could it simply be that the Rams coach up draftees and good players so they play at their maximum potential? I believe this to be true because so many Rams players who leave, don't wind up playing anywhere near the same level after they leave the team.

That said, I am hopeful that the Rams first 3 - 4 picks in this year's draft includes (not necessarily in this order) Inside Linebacker, Cornerback and Offensive line. I know a tight end seems to be the prevailing thought, but if the Rams want to win it all, they can still get a lot from Higbeast and draft a TE to groom for the future. As for my reasoning for OL, it's because we need depth in case of an injury and we have seen what a bad Oline can do to a good team.

Too young for Dickerson, Faulk beasted my beginning of my 20’s, SJ was there in the shit years! Don’t know if I could’ve continued on without SJ39!
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Hey guys. I could use some prayers. I have 2 days of surgery starting tomorrow. They have to clean out the arteries in my legs on Wednesday, then open heart triple bypass surgery on Thursday. I'm worried af. Thanks

It occurred to me after watching a recent Rich Eisen Show where Maycock was afforded the respect as a Draft Guru that he once had before his disastrous stint as the Raiders GM. He was hired by Bowl Cut (Davis) based largely on his NFL draft evaluations on the NFL Network, as it appeared to me. Once hired, his prior constant availability on NFL Network went dark as he became the GM and supposed savior of the Raiders.
He was a TV guy and not a GM. He failed with the Raiders and is back to being a Draft personality after a few years. His firing by one of the worst NFL teams and the lack of interest by any other Pro team indicates that he was a poseur as an NFL GM.
Other poseurs?

Adam Archuletta~ NFL Safety. Supposedly exotically trained by his Dad and received nutrition from an early age, to become an NFL Superman. First round pick by the Rams. He played OK for us, but then went to his second team and was a huge disappointment. The poseur aspect was the build up that he had before drafting him and never living up to the hype.
Chip Kelly, Nick Saban, NFL HC's? College HC's supposed to be the next Big Thing as NFL HC's. Nope.

Give those you considered as highly promoted players, Coaches and Front Office staff only to be total disappointments This is slightly different than BUSTS, IMO