Tuesday Caps Clips: Captain Clark, On Patrol
by J.P. on Aug 25, 2009 6:45 AM EDT
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- Thanks to New York State Trooper Sovie for passing along the picture below snapped at the end of an atypically long shift for captain Chris Clark - a ride-along with Troopers Sovie and Houghmaster of the Watertown Interstate Patrol Station a couple of weeks back.
- AO at the Big O is no mo'. [Capitals Insider]
- Jose Theodore was one of the worst values in the League between the pipes last year, but a small handful of big names delivered less bang for the buck. [Puck Prospectus]
- In case you missed it, Anton Gustafsson is sure to be a fan/blogger favorite if he keeps producing cinematic masterpieces like this. [FanShot]
- Today's must-read: Hershey, PA - America's best minor league sports town. [Sports Business Journal]
- Looks like increased playing time for Caps' netminding prospect Dan Dunn because the "sports and recreation management major" ahead of him on the depth chart couldn't keep a 2.0 grade point average. Kids today... [SCTimes.com via @capsmedia]
- Any story that opens up by referring to someone other than Martin Brodeur as "the most important player in Devils history" raises an eyebrow, but since it's Scott Stevens they're talking about, we read on. [The Star-Ledger]
- You guys know I don't pimp garbage around here, so when I tell you to hook up the best fantasy hockey guide there is, I mean it. Buy it. Win. Repeat. [Dobber Hockey]
- On this date back in 2000, the Caps signed Stephane Richer, who "decided he didn't have it in him to compete in another season, and announced his retirement" after his first practice with the Caps. Richer, however, would go on to play 68 more games the following season for Pittsburgh and New Jersey. I guess he didn't like Piney Orchard.
- Finally, Happy 48th Birthday to former Cap Dave Tippett, who would probably pick up his phone on the first ring if you were to dial him up to pass along your own happy birthday wishes.
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AO at the Big O is no mo’.
Not going to give credit to your contributing editor, are you?
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It may be a stretch, but if you were watching a movie, this guy may have come on.
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by Bald Pollack on Aug 25, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Since I live on the west coast, I just thought he was tricking out his car(s)…
(It’s what we have instead of NTB)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 25, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Since we’re on the tire meme, I’ve had similar experiences with Merchant Tire especially. I feel sorry for anyone that blindly accepts their “advice” on car maintenance, you’ll always end up a few hundred dollars lighter in the wallet/purse…
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
- Ferris Bueller
by war_capitals on Aug 25, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
There’s only one “Big O,” thank you very much…
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Aug 25, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Better O
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Aug 25, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Scott Stevens
Scotty is the classic example of the one that got away. I will never, ever forgive Abe Pollin for letting that happen.
It’s okay – Abe Pollin chose his sport and ran with them all the way into the ground. He’s getting his just desserts.
by DrinkingPartner on Aug 25, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions
ESPN predicts them at #4 in the East this season.
by red army line on Aug 25, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Someone at ESPN...
…is partying too much Juwan Howard and Chris Webber. The Wiz 4th in the East? No way. 4th in the Southeast…that could happen.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Aug 25, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I’d say 6 but the point is, the east is that bad.
by vt caps fan on Aug 25, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
or they all think a “healthy” Gilbert will make that much of a difference
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Aug 25, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d love to see Gus round up some other prospects and recreate this gem of a video
LINK
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
For a second, it was almost going to look like this one.
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by Bald Pollack on Aug 25, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve seen that video at least a dozen times while I’m working out at my gym and I’m still trying to figure out how they did it. It appears it was done in one continuous take which makes it all the more incredible.
The music video of the song – which was arguably responsible for the song’s U.S. Top 40 success – is an elaborate performance of the band dancing on treadmills in a single continuous take. Choreographed by Trish Sie and directed by Sie and the band, it took a total of seventeen attempts to complete the video.
So says Wiki.
So my eyes weren’t deceiving me. For all the ridiculously over-produced music videos, one shot with no effects and in a single take beats them all.
Ha. I was thinking about calling out Michael Bay but decided to keep it short. Thanks for finishing it off.
A man must have a code.
by Rob Parker on Aug 25, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and rec the prom queen.
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by Bald Pollack on Aug 25, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
they also performed the treadmill feat live at an MTV awards show. pretty impressive.
by Natty Bumppo on Aug 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
A couple years ago my friends and I were able to recreate that video. It took FOREVER.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Aug 25, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if they’re the ones that pinched me going 77 heading up to Ottawa from Syracuse… :)
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Of couuurrrrrse, my mistake. Would you like an escort sir?
by Sct112 on Aug 25, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1 for J.P. “going Hollywood” and getting out of a ticket? Or was it like in Cannonball Run where he “thought” he’d get away by flashing some avatar, only to see the policeman showing off his Scotty Hockey avatar instead???
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
- Ferris Bueller
by war_capitals on Aug 25, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I offered the trooper $1 billion and he let me off.
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by J.P. on Aug 25, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Al Cowlings is patiently waiting for his royalty check.
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by Bald Pollack on Aug 25, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSuvOVH0aSQ
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
(at about 3:00)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 25, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, my family’s originally from Monsey, NY – so nothing but good wishes for the cats in blue back in the Empire State.
And, hey, the Yankees seem to have got their act together, too, so double bonus.
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In 1991, when the speed limit was 55mph, they got me doing 70 and the Trooper told me to keep it under 68 since they were stopping “68 and over”. I always assumed today’s cutoff was 78 or so. On my daily commute down to Syracuse I’ve passed the traps with the cruise set at 75.
01-20-13...the end of an error
Yeah, this was back in the 55 days.
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I got pulled over on the BELTWAY a monf or two ago for going 70 in the fast lane.
I HATE living here sometimes.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Aug 25, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m amazed how you can both be pulled over for doing 70 on the Capital Beltway, and be rear-ended for doing 70 because you’re not keeping up with the rate of traffic on the Capital Beltway.
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by winterion on Aug 25, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks!
Yeah, I’m so blessed to not have to commute on that awful motorway, or its partners in evil, 270 and 66.
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…And their evil offspring, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Aug 25, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Or their evil cousins Every Single Road in the DC Area.
Seriously, it’s rush hour everywhere and at all times here.
At least the roads are clearly marked so it’s easy to find where you need to go in thick traffic. And paved well so you don’t make erratic movements to try not to ruin your car.
A man must have a code.
by Rob Parker on Aug 25, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Count your blessings,” says Howlin’ Mad Murphy.
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Is Olie Kolzig a good driver? From what I’ve seen the speed limits on the freeways in Germany are close to, if not more than, 100 mph
by red army line on Aug 25, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
The Autobahn has only “suggested” speed limits, which are usually 130 km/80 mph. In other words, there are no speed limits. But as someone who went to high school in Germany and learned to drive there, you don’t mess around. There are very strict speed limits in every town, and every intersection seems to have speed cameras. The police (Polizei) on the Autobahn drive Porsches, and will pull your ass over for passing on the right, which is illegal. But yeah, there were some shit in your pants fast fun stretches of driving on the Autobahn
If you can be pulled over for passing on the right you should be pulled over for driving slow on the left. I hate those assholes.
A man must have a code.
If you can be pulled over for passing on the right you should be pulled over for driving slow on the left.
yes, drivers are also ticketed for cruising in the left lane. germany is driving heaven.
by Natty Bumppo on Aug 26, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Southern VA cops got me doing 74 in a 65 in the slow lane with other cars passing me in the other 3 lanes on 95 heading back from a Myrtle Beach wedding. Stupid out of state plates.
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by Sombrero Guy on Aug 25, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I think one of those state troopers nicked me for a steep speeding ticket ;)
by Stephen Pepper on Aug 25, 2009 12:03 PM EDT reply actions
Y’know…I hate to say it, but Tippett looks a little too much like Dumpy Skating Penguin for comfort in that pic.
If you've read this far...seek help.
Or "The Well Dressed Man" from "Blue Velvet"
Except, he wears hockey uniform, and, um, is not a psychotic killer addicted to speed and nitrous oxide.
“Don’t you f-ing look at me!!!”
Ah, what a classic…
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
- Ferris Bueller
by war_capitals on Aug 25, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Jose Theodore was one of the worst values in the League between the pipes last year
Ahem.
A man must have a code.
I was thinking about Jose earlier today. As we know he and his wife just lost their baby boy. I’m wondering if a difficult pregnancy (the baby was born early, IIRC) could have contributed to whatever happened on-ice. I know that pros are s’posed to be pros, but when it’s a man’s family, well…
IS PAЯTY NOW
I feel terrible for Theo and his family, I’m not a heartless, soulless bastard. But I just don’t buy that anything with his kid was the reason his play faltered. I don’t think that he thought it was affecting him, though, and I’d never hold it against a player for putting their family first. If Theo’s head wasn’t in the game because of his child, he shouldn’t have been on the ice. That’s selfish and puts the team at a detriment. If he needed to attend to family he should have asked for a leave from the Caps, like Giguere has done a few times for his child and father.
Since the lockout Theo has been inconsistent. If this season were an anomaly maybe I’d look to factors from his personal life, but for the most part he lived up to his reputation last year. He was who we thought he was.
A man must have a code.
Let’s respect his privacy and not guess at what might or might not impact him on the ice.
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by J.P. on Aug 25, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why does that Clark picture up top remind me of that quote from him about how they were going to have to come take the “C” away from him by force? (Pry it from his cold dead hand?)
You know what I think I see in that picture? Brown flip-flops.
by CapitalCentre on Aug 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Representin’ A-Town, no doubt.
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