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May 13, 2016
What’s up everyone? Welcome to Fridays with Craig where we have no idea what we’re going to say or do, because we’re uninspired as we once again wait for the Cavs. I’m slightly uninspired in the sports world, but that’s not to be confused with lazy. I wrote about Uber and people renting out their homes and things. But first… Browns running back talk.
Could the Browns’ running back position be up for grabs?
The Cleveland Browns didn’t run the ball particularly well a season ago. They lost Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz. They didn’t draft a running back in the entirety of their 14-pick draft in 2016. Even still at one of NFL football’s most devalued position, Crowell and Duke Johnson might get some pressure from the bottom of the roster, specifically Terrell Watson, according to Justin Higdon and Matt Kelley of RotoUnderworld.
Here’s a behind the scenes video of Watson’s pre-draft process that ended up in him going to the Bengals undrafted.
Rent like a Champion today…
One of the weirdest parts of life today is how the new economy resulted in the internet interfacing with real life and people became cab drivers using their cars and hoteliers with their homes. Chris Sacca is an investor who joined Shark Tank this season and he invested in a company called Rent Like a Champion. It pairs sports fans with homes that are nearby their favorite sports venues and pairs them based on a specific game. I have no idea if this was on TV already or not, but it’s amazing to see what kind of listings showed up around our sports teams.
A loft studio apartment just blocks from The Shoe is listed for $1500 for Ohio State vs. Michigan. Looks like a neat place, but that’s a lot of money for a weekend, topping out at over $1600.
There’s also a listing for Auburn Alabama in a one bed that is for $2500 for the weekend. I’m not sure who ponies up that kind of cash for a one-bedroom place for a weekend. Maybe nobody.
No listings for the Browns or Cavs or Indians just yet.
How much do Uber drivers actually make?
While we’re talking about the new economy, I came across this video discussing how bad a deal it might actually be to drive an Uber car. Weird times man.
Now I don’t totally agree with all these numbers. While I know the IRS uses that $0.54 per mile figure for reimbursement purposes, I don’t think it’s necessarily fair to hold vehicle depreciation against Uber in calculating wage revenue for drivers. Even still, once you add some of those things back, it seems like a pretty difficult math equation for an Uber driver to make their money.
Plus there are also anecdotes like this guy who hit a bunch of bonuses and ended up making nearly $40 per hour in a 40-hour span.
Your weekly moment of soccer zen…
You know just dribbling around and avoiding five defenders before scoring…
Conversation with Cleveland band Shawn and Shelby…
Last but not least, I spoke to Shawn and Shelby who have a new album coming out this week and a CD release show at the Beachland on Saturday night. I had a nice conversation with them on the Scene podcast. If nothing else, skip to the end and listen to the title track from their album Stay With Me Lover.
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And, if he doesn’t pan out, then you can replace the last four letters pretty easily to display your thoughts too.
Microaggressions are my specialty. If I lose those, all is lost.
He really only has to change 3!
First of his name
(Ivan Drago voice) You will lose.
[digs through youtube for composite video of Isaiah’s fumbles, backfield dancing for losses, and perp walk for federal felony arrest for illegal firearm with serial number scratched off]
Welcome to Friday at WFNY comments section. Where readers can smell the imminent weekend.
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Waist down even worst
dude my minvan is awesome. I love it. 283 horsepower, and it can fit a full sheet of drywall. Whats not to like?
Funny you mention it. Uber explained it to me and basically said so long as Im logged into their app im covered by their insurance during those times, so long as im taking rides and not loafing (thats the 10 cent explanation)
My parents were Lyndall clients for about 20 years. I grew up in Hunting Valley (didnt own anything but still got to live in the servants quarters) Small world
Thx for the offer. Very much appreciated!
Watson has some promise but he need to wear shoulder pads about 7x larger for me to like the idea he’s wearing #34.
hmmm … no comments on RB terrell watson … this kid looks like a beast !! 6’1″ 240 lbs – 4.55 forty … can’t wait to hear JOE & MG’s take on this kid.
love the soccer zen !!
hi NORV … i think crowell is still #34
I love the pads from the 80’s
Your right it is Crow that’s #34.
Ridesharing is not going away because Uber’s software is the real product. The whole driver / background check thing goes away with autonomous vehicles. It will happen.
Very cool. The crux is that if you’re an Uber driver and you don’t disclose it to your personal insurance carrier they might drop you if they find out. They consider it a substantial increase to their risk profile as compared to a driver who is not occasionally accepting fares. So Uber can say you’re covered when the app is on, but they can’t force your personal company to keep you as a client.
I bet Watson’s short shuttle time isn’t too good. But that’s close to Christian Okoye size. Okoye had listed a 4.4 forty at 253lbs.
56, hmmm….Maybe he goes down with the likes of David Grayson, Mike Caldwell, Chip Banks, and Dick Teets. Haha, DIck Teets.
ahhh , mack & byner … greg pruitt & mike pruitt … good memories.
Would love love love love if we found out RGB was one of Kim Jong-un’s uncles and generals.
speaking of which, Google has announced they are hiring test drivers for their set.
Same school as Christian Okoye and similar style runner.
Honestly though, the little film there is on him shows him running pretty tall, which is a good way to get destroyed in the NFL.
+1 cause I can’t uptick twice.
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Still playing along.
They strangely resemble some of my grade school teachers (women of course).
yes, my (female) high school health teachers. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
“expecting too much for a rookie UDFA”
Also known as “the Cleveland Way.”
Man, I cannot believe that this worthless bag of blubber has full control over 22 million helpless people.
Not you. Him. Kim.
There would be a website devoted to him: RGBlookingatGIFs.com.
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a lot like pre-WWI Europe, where leadership’s random gene pool mixture had a big say in determining a scary variety of things.
Sadly, it wasn’t even that random. Three of the main dudes (George, Willie, and Nicky) were related! It was a gene kiddie pool that killed millions.
Your right with the upright style. Good luck Todd Gurley. Okoye lasted 6 years and only had 2 years over 1k yards. If we get Peyton Hillis production for a 2-3 years you cannot ask for more. Hue must know what he’s got if they took him from Cinci.
Noting it as a risk. Few runners get away with it (and less than in Okoyes day). Gurley shoulder dips and delivers blows when defenders get near him, if he pulls that off, then we’ll all be happy.
I may have only singled out a few plays in my mind about Gurley. I remember a few plays when he hit the hole he was high. The Seattle game maybe? I kept waiting for someone to blow him up and it didn’t happen. In the open field or when he see’s contact he is awesome at lowering and using leverage. Who am I to judge him anyway. He maybe the best in the league soon and I love watching him.
Didn’t know Watson went to the same school as Okoye. And broke his records! I’m rooting for him now.
Difference is I give zero (d)ucks what other people think of me when Im driving. And youd be surprised what you can haul in a minivan (bricks, mulch, countertops, cabinets, drywall, gravel, kids, dogs, etc
exactly. i wish, growing up, someone wouldve said a word to my Father about driving a minivan. The ensuing knockout would’ve been hilarious. There was an apocryphal story after he died that in the early 80’s he and some of his buddies were at the Brown Derby in berea (or somewhere out there on the west die) during Browns training camp. Some of the rookies came in, including a few of the Offensive linemen. Words were exchanged, a single punch was thrown and my Dad left one of the rookie OL on the ground.
Again, apocryphal.
yeah, and whatever magic they put in the engine makes them last longer than other cars/SUVs too.
I know. I’m just goofing around.
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