NHL Season Thread 2008

[MaximumFluoride]

The Devil's Cups seemed more deserved. I HATE the Devils but love Marty so much I can't be bummed when they win. Aside from Broduer I can't think of a Devil in the history of the team I actually like. Aside from Claude Lemiuex. He was the Red Wing punisher so he gets credit.

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by MaximumFluoride

And if you want to talk shear dominance in the form of championships you have to point to John Force in Funny Car in the NHRA. 14 titles. 122 event wins. Pure domination.

People who drive cars aren't "athletes"...sorry. Just like people who ride horses.

STEERING isn't a sport.

[Andymac]

Gotta like it up here in Canuckistan. Now we have to wait until next wed for another game.

My lips are sealed forever more re the kid from Brantford.

[Andymac]

I don't know about atheleticism in a funny car, but I think motorcycle road racers are pretty amazing as far as physical/mental/skill sets go. these guys come off all the time at high speed.

[MaximumFluoride]

I guess since I know some NHRA drivers I can disagree. Try going 0 to 300 MPH in 3 seconds and managing to keep the car straight. Those dudes are in about 1000x better shape than even you. No easy task. The G's on take off and when the chute blow are enough to put most people straight into the hospital. And NHRA guys don't even have to really "streer" all that much.

I kind of agree though. Not really athletes so much as bad ass humans. Much like Astronauts. All said though you have to be in shape and have your shit together for real.

[MaximumFluoride]

Originally Posted by Andymac

My lips are sealed forever more re the kid from Brantford.

Sometimes people forget just how fuxxing insane his numbers are. I forgive you.

[Andymac]

I never stood a chance...

[motownjc]

Originally Posted by MaximumFluoride

The Devil's Cups seemed more deserved. I HATE the Devils but love Marty so much I can't be bummed when they win. Aside from Broduer I can't think of a Devil in the history of the team I actually like. Aside from Claude Lemiuex. He was the Red Wing punisher so he gets credit.

as much as i hate lemieux, he did find himself with some winning organizations. plus the wings FINALLY gave it to HIM on 03/26/97 and again in the conference finals that year.

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by MaximumFluoride

I guess since I know some NHRA drivers I can disagree. Try going 0 to 300 MPH in 3 seconds and managing to keep the car straight. Those dudes are in about 1000x better shape than even you. No easy task. The G's on take off and when the chute blow are enough to put most people straight into the hospital. And NHRA guys don't even have to really "streer" all that much.

I kind of agree though. Not really athletes so much as bad ass humans. Much like Astronauts. All said though you have to be in shape and have your shit together for real.

Oh, I'm sure it's not easy...and takes some physical stamina, fitness...but calling race car drivers, athletes is a stretch. People who participate in competitive rope jumping are more of an athlete than race car drivers / jockeys / golfers.

[Andymac]

competitive rope jumpers don't get killed or maimed when they make a mistake. that counts for something.