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In sports, there are some interesting quirks or coincidences in sports- years in which some teams do well or not.
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I was inspired by Bill Simmons 'Ewing Theory on ESPN.com- which means that some teams thrive, rather than wilt, when their best player is hurt or traded while they didn't wing anything with them.
There have been many examples of this- Tennessee football winning the college football national title the year after Peyton Manning graduated, the New York Giants winning the Super Bowl after Tiki Martin retired, the Red Sox breaking their 86 year jinx after trading Nomar in 2004.
It doesn't just have to relate to sports- like when the WWF (now WWE) took off in popularity after Bret Hart's departure in 1997.
One of these examples inspired a theory of my own- how Beverly Hills 90210 still remained strong after Shannen Doherty left the show and was replaced by Tiffani Thiessen (then Tiffani-Amber).
Inspired by this example of the Ewing theory, I have come up with my own unique example of teams doing well in the presence of someone and what they do.
The Shannen Doherty theory.
It's a strange phenomenon where some teams do well or poorly during the years in which Shannen Doherty is on a show or leaves (This isn't personal- I love Shannen as an actress and I think she ages like fine wine- but it's very odd how some teams fare).
Sounds silly, doesn't it? Well, consider the Detroit Red Wings.
Shannen was on 90210 from 1990-91 to 1993-94: in those four years, the Red Wings was only one playoff series, lost to a #8 seed in game 7 on their home ice, blew a 2-0 series lead against Toronto in 1993 and a 3-1 series lead in 1991 to St. Louis.
The following year- year 1 of the post-Shannen 90210- Detroit makes their first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 1966- in 1997 and 1998.
Then, Shannen came back to TV, and was on the WB Network's 'Charmed' for three seasons- 1998-99, 1999-00, and 2000-01. In those years, the Red Wings never got past the second round- and blew 2-0 series leads twice.
Then, Shannen left Charmed after 2001, and in 2001-02, Detroit won the Stanley Cup.
But when she did 'Scare Tactics' on the Sci-Fi network in 2003 and 2004, the Wings were swept by Anaheim in round 1 and lost to Calgary in round 2.
Think about that- the Red Wings sandwiched 5 Stanley Cup titles around her three-year stint on Charmed, during which they blew 2-0 series leads twice. I guess Prue Halliwell must have jinxed Hockeytown.
It's not just the Red Wings that relate to this theory.
Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins. In their first 23 seasons, they won only 4 playoff series combined. In 1990-91 and 1991-92- Shannen's first two years on 90210- the Penguins won back-to-back Stanley Cup. Also, the Penguins' 11-year run of consecutive playoff appearances ended in 2001-02- the first year of post-Shannen 'Charmed.'
The New York Yankees won 3 straight world titles from 1998-2000- all coinciding with Shannen's time on Charmed (it premiered in October 1998, during NYY's postseason run). After she left in the spring of 2001, the Yanks didn't win another title until 2009 (though they made two World Series appearances- but lost both times).
The San Francisco 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1989-90, but didn't win another util 1994-95. In between- Shannen's stint on 90210, where the 49ers lost three NFC Title games.
That's my example. What are some of yours?
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I was inspired by Bill Simmons 'Ewing Theory on ESPN.com- which means that some teams thrive, rather than wilt, when their best player is hurt or traded while they didn't wing anything with them.
There have been many examples of this- Tennessee football winning the college football national title the year after Peyton Manning graduated, the New York Giants winning the Super Bowl after Tiki Martin retired, the Red Sox breaking their 86 year jinx after trading Nomar in 2004.
It doesn't just have to relate to sports- like when the WWF (now WWE) took off in popularity after Bret Hart's departure in 1997.
One of these examples inspired a theory of my own- how Beverly Hills 90210 still remained strong after Shannen Doherty left the show and was replaced by Tiffani Thiessen (then Tiffani-Amber).
Inspired by this example of the Ewing theory, I have come up with my own unique example of teams doing well in the presence of someone and what they do.
The Shannen Doherty theory.
It's a strange phenomenon where some teams do well or poorly during the years in which Shannen Doherty is on a show or leaves (This isn't personal- I love Shannen as an actress and I think she ages like fine wine- but it's very odd how some teams fare).
Sounds silly, doesn't it? Well, consider the Detroit Red Wings.
Shannen was on 90210 from 1990-91 to 1993-94: in those four years, the Red Wings was only one playoff series, lost to a #8 seed in game 7 on their home ice, blew a 2-0 series lead against Toronto in 1993 and a 3-1 series lead in 1991 to St. Louis.
The following year- year 1 of the post-Shannen 90210- Detroit makes their first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 1966- in 1997 and 1998.
Then, Shannen came back to TV, and was on the WB Network's 'Charmed' for three seasons- 1998-99, 1999-00, and 2000-01. In those years, the Red Wings never got past the second round- and blew 2-0 series leads twice.
Then, Shannen left Charmed after 2001, and in 2001-02, Detroit won the Stanley Cup.
But when she did 'Scare Tactics' on the Sci-Fi network in 2003 and 2004, the Wings were swept by Anaheim in round 1 and lost to Calgary in round 2.
Think about that- the Red Wings sandwiched 5 Stanley Cup titles around her three-year stint on Charmed, during which they blew 2-0 series leads twice. I guess Prue Halliwell must have jinxed Hockeytown.
It's not just the Red Wings that relate to this theory.
Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins. In their first 23 seasons, they won only 4 playoff series combined. In 1990-91 and 1991-92- Shannen's first two years on 90210- the Penguins won back-to-back Stanley Cup. Also, the Penguins' 11-year run of consecutive playoff appearances ended in 2001-02- the first year of post-Shannen 'Charmed.'
The New York Yankees won 3 straight world titles from 1998-2000- all coinciding with Shannen's time on Charmed (it premiered in October 1998, during NYY's postseason run). After she left in the spring of 2001, the Yanks didn't win another title until 2009 (though they made two World Series appearances- but lost both times).
The San Francisco 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1989-90, but didn't win another util 1994-95. In between- Shannen's stint on 90210, where the 49ers lost three NFC Title games.
That's my example. What are some of yours?
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I'm speechless, Sabres. 
I'm speechless, Sabres.
Me too!
Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
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Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
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Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.