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12-21-2006, 04:40 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Decatur, GA
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The NFL helps you jump on the bandwagon of a playoff team
http://www.nfl.com/playoffs
Adopt a Playoff Team. A well done and highly funny answer the questions and get a team game. The NFL Films Announcer has some nice one liners. I got the San Diego Chargers if the Falcons don't make the show.
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12-21-2006, 04:57 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Massachusetts
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I got the Seattle Seahawks if the Pats didn't make it.
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12-21-2006, 04:59 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Berkeley
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That thing is obviously broken. It picked the f*cking Patriots for me!
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12-21-2006, 05:00 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Huntington, WV
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It picked the Baltimore Ravens if the Pats didn't make it.
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12-21-2006, 05:14 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
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NOOOOOOO I'm doomed , I got the colts. everyone knows they always choke.
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Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks |
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12-21-2006, 05:16 PM
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General Manager
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: The Town of Flower Mound
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Broncos for me. Not too bad...I actually root for them most of the time. Part of that whole living in Denver thing that hasn't left me entirely...
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UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO |
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12-21-2006, 05:18 PM
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Head Coach
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hometown of Canada
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Seahawks... yeah right.
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12-21-2006, 05:27 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Heh,
I got the Eagles. No self respecting Buccaneer fan can possibly root for the Eagles. The test is bogus.
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12-21-2006, 05:34 PM
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Pro Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Canada eh
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Apparently preferring Letterman to Leno is the only difference between being a Seahawks and and a Giants fan.
I says pardon?! |
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12-21-2006, 05:35 PM
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High School JV
Join Date: Mar 2003
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I hate that thing!
THREE TIMES I DID IT! THREE TIMES I GOT NEW ENGLAND! Bah. I'll stick with the Giant Forehead, thank you very much. |
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12-21-2006, 05:35 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Massachusetts
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let's play "breakdown the game and find out how the questions direct the algorithm of team-picking"
"you all vs. y'all" = northern team vs. southern team "blockbusters vs indy films" = high on pro-bowlers/big-names vs. a collection of "guys" |
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12-21-2006, 05:39 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Decatur, GA
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Huh... I guess they have many different questions then... maybe I should run it again
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"A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams |
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12-21-2006, 05:48 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Troy, Mo
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The Jags, ugh!
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12-21-2006, 05:49 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Decatur, GA
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With the second set of questions (which included Letterman v. Leno, movie pick, and supermarket or farmer's market - in addition to pick your own number and night owl vs. morning guy): DA BEARS
Third set (Letterman vs. Leno, parking tickets, movie pick, lady in the house, and pick a number): Pittsburgh Steelers (will they even make it though?) Fourth (parking tickets, tree pick, steak doneness, facial hair, penny on sidewalk): San Francisco 49ers (again, making the playoffs?!)
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"A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams |
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12-21-2006, 05:52 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Massachusetts
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sounds like there's a lot of mixing+matching, cuz i got parking tickets+facial hair in my one time through too.
hey, at least it has good replay value. |
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12-21-2006, 05:54 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Decatur, GA
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Yep... just did my 5th through and ALL FIVE were questions I never saw before (Do it yourself or Hire Help, Friends stay in hotel or on the couch, college team you back, plays it safe or goes all out, and you all or y'all), and I got the New Orleans Saints.
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"A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams |
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12-21-2006, 05:59 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA
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Got the Seahawks which is fitting since they are the second team I like.
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12-21-2006, 06:03 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Newbury, England
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The Atlanta Falcons for me, I mean come on, I'm a Miami fan - if I'm gonna jump ship, even temporarily, I'm not gonna choose a team that's just as full of promise and yet undeniably shit as we are
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'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports! |
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12-21-2006, 06:07 PM
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Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
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I had the college team, safe or all out, you all or y'all, blockbusters or independent films and parking tickets. All of which apparently equal the Tennessee Titans. Who knew?
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We have always been at war with Eastasia. |
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12-21-2006, 06:12 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Huntington, WV
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Safe or All Out = Teams that kick on 4th down or go for it. Blockbusters or Independant films = Lots of stars or "team" oriented You All or Y'all = Northern or Southern teams. Others ... Girl at home: Teams with or without cheerleaders Friends stay at couch or at hotel: teams that play well at home/play well away Last edited by WVUFAN : 12-21-2006 at 06:16 PM. |
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12-21-2006, 06:36 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TX
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Tennesse titans. i hate bud adams but love Vince Young
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12-21-2006, 06:41 PM
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Dark Cloud
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Gave me the Falcons if the Jets don't make it. What, they're a safer bet?
Last edited by Young Drachma : 12-21-2006 at 06:43 PM. |
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12-21-2006, 06:50 PM
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Poet in Residence
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Charleston, SC
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I got the, uh, Packers.
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12-21-2006, 06:56 PM
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College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Got the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings? Does anyone actually root for them?
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12-21-2006, 06:58 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Newburgh, NY
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"When you're all 5'4" and sing show tunes it's good to stick together!"
Mine froze during the selection.
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12-21-2006, 07:15 PM
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Coordinator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Here and There
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Mo' money, mo' problems
Friggin' Colts Last edited by Desnudo : 12-21-2006 at 07:16 PM. |
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12-21-2006, 07:35 PM
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Pro Rookie
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Canada eh
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Buddy of mine actually got the Viking head logo inked to his inner forearm, very well done. Happiest guy around that Tavaris is now starting. |
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12-21-2006, 07:41 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: the yo'
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I got the Fucking Patriots. Fuck that.
I'll hope that the Steelers can sqeak in(not likely), but if not, I think I'm going with the Saints as my choice. |
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12-21-2006, 09:22 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Minneapolis
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saints
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12-21-2006, 09:30 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: The State of Insanity
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Got the Chargers. Cool Dat.
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12-21-2006, 10:13 PM
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Bounty Hunter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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It gave me Tennessee. I can go with that. My wife got Atlanta, but she was unsatisfied with that response, so she tried again. It gave her the Jets. She's accepting that one.
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No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor. |
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12-21-2006, 10:21 PM
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High School JV
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Fox River Grove, IL
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Sorry to pimp myself again. In my column, I had a bit about it. I copied below. If you like my stuff, I hope you can check out the rest of the stuff at the Beachwood Reporter:
Bandwagon-Jumping Even with the parity that ensures mediocre playoff races deep into the season, most fans by now must face the reality that the year is over for their favorite team. It is for mine. So I'm considering jumping on the Chargers bandwagon. May I do so willy-nilly? Of course not. There is a code of conduct to follow. For those considering the same jump, we have guidelines: 1. Make sure your team has actually been eliminated from the playoffs. By Week 6, you've realized your team lacks coaching ability and on-field talent. Can you jump ship? No way. You've got to put in your time until all hope is lost. You can secretly begin to scout which team's bandwagon you want to jump to before your team is mathematically eliminated, but you must not mention it to anyone. Exception: For Lions and Cardinals, all hope is inherently lost after the pre-season ends, no matter what the math says. 2. You cannot jump onto the bandwagon of a team that plays in the same division as your favorite. This dilutes the karmic power of rooting against them the following year. It's also a bit like cheating with someone your spouse knows. And you won't be able to look your friends in the face. Bandwagon-jumping is done best with a team in another conference and in another part of the country than your own. 3. You must know a true fan of the team you're adopting. It's like having a sponsor. My uncle Todd loves the Chargers. So I will need to kiss his ring and get his approval before making the switch. It's about respect for those who were there first. 4. Use the correct verbiage to announce your intentions. Good: "Now that my team is out of it, I really enjoy how the Chargers play football. I'm cheering for them." Bad: "I've always been a fan. Really!" Really Bad: "I'm a weak-willed tool who simply cheers for the media darling." 5. If your bandwagon selection loses, you are done. You can't jump twice in the same season. Listen, if your bandwagon selection loses in the playoffs, just enter an extra Super Bowl pool. It's God's way of saying "You're not worthy to root for a winner."
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12-21-2006, 10:27 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TX
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Quote:
i do |
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12-21-2006, 11:00 PM
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General Manager
Join Date: Jul 2001
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Indy, which will be the primary team I root for in the playoffs anyway.
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12-22-2006, 12:20 AM
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Pro Rookie
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Honolulu, HI
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With the Cowboys as my team, I got the Patriots.
 With no team I got the Cowboys. 
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"Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee. |
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12-22-2006, 11:15 AM
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High School JV
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hillsboro OR
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You can't just start rooting for another team, it ain't right. You have to pick a team you hate and root against them. There is no etiquette involved, you have your pick of reasons. For example:
Their QB is buck-toothed Their QB has a perm They beat my team in the regular season They beat my team on a crap call 7 years ago That linebacker killed someone while driving drunk I don't like teal Their WR went to my alma mater's rival I hate that coach The list goes on and on. Why root for a team that you can't be truly happy with when you can be happy that someone else lost? |
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12-22-2006, 11:24 AM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Fairfax, VA
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the Bengals? Man that quiz is screwed up.
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12-23-2006, 03:19 PM
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Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Not too far away
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I wonder what effect the team you pick has on the outcome, besides obviously their not giving you the team you already root for.
I have to admit I long ago counted the 49'ers out. I got a little hopeful after they beat Seattle the first time, but after they lost to the Rams I discounted them again. The fact that there's a reasonable scenario that they could be playing for the playoffs in week 17 is shocking to me. |
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12-23-2006, 09:19 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Back in Houston!
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Do you need to have sound on to figure this out? It just cuts to some highlights for me after picking things.
SI
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12-23-2006, 10:20 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Here's the voiceover I hear at the end:
"You avoid trouble with the law just like your team avoids penalities ... Your team is ... the Cincinnati Bengals!" Gold. Last edited by kcchief19 : 12-23-2006 at 10:23 PM. |
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12-23-2006, 10:24 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Did it a second time. Got the Letterman question. The voiceover told me my team is on the East Coast ... but it was Cincinnati again.
Cincinnati is on the East Coast? |
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12-23-2006, 10:33 PM
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Decatur, GA
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It's closer to the East Coast than the West Coast.
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