Sharks face Penguins in a battle of normalized shooting percentages
by Matthew_Taylor on Nov 3, 2011 3:00 AM PDT
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1.9%. Any guesses on which Penguin posted this shooting percentage over their final twenty game stretch last season?
Not Orpik, not Talbot. That's James Neal's shooting percentage after he was traded with Matt Niskanen from the Stars for Alex Goligoski.
Yuck.
Many doubted Neal's successful first few seasons in the league, and his long term scoring potential in the NHL, based on those twenty games when he put just one goal in the back of the net in a much more critical hockey market. He was brought over in part to help with the absence of Crosby, and by almost all metrics was a complete and utter dissapointment.
That's the thing about sample size, though. A twenty game stretch is a poor indicator of expected career play, especially for a guy who has scored 27 and 24 goals in full seasons prior to last. Case in point, Neal has nine goals in just thirteen games this year, scoring on a whopping 17.3% of his shots. Will he continue at this clip all year? No, and that's kind of the point of the argument. You can't assume anything with confidence based on limited stretches of play, good or bad. Still, the 17.3% is a hell of a lot closer to his career 13.5%-ish number.
This discussion about sample size when it comes to shooting percentage isn't just interesting in the context of tonight's game, but also because the Sharks have their own roller coaster shooter. Joe Pavelski.
Pavelski's goal scoring was down last year; even though he ripped 25% more shots than he did the season prior, he scored five goals less. A twenty goal season is a good one for Pavelski, but after back to back 25 goal seasons, the expectation is for growth, or at least sustained statistical performance at this stage of his career.
Pavelski shot just 7.1% last season, most of that brought down by a 5.6% shooting percentage pre-All Star break. This year, he's on a tear, putting a ridiculous 22.3% of shot pucks past the goaltender. It's led him to eight early goals in just ten games... or put him on pace for a 66 goal year. You know, just 16 more goals than the league leader last season.
Again, sample size. Although I'd love for Pavelski to replace Corey Perry's name on the Rocket Richard Trophy, that's very unlikely to happen. Instead, Pavelski's shooting percentage, like Neal's, will probably regress back to close to his career average. If Pavelski shoots at 9.8% for the rest of the year and continues at this shot pace (3.5 per game), he'll reach about 28 goals. That's fine for me.
What we should take big picture from all this is simple. It's unwise to judge any performance, team or player, on a ten game sample. Pavelski has been great, but he'll probably cool down a bit. Marleau will heat up. And the Sharks, barring a serious injury, will start putting together a record that reflects the skill on the ice.
I'll take the last one sooner than later.
Prediciton: Sharks win 8-7. Pavelski scores 8 goals on 9 shots while Neal scores 7 times on 5.
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I just hope we get out of this game without Matt Cooke murdering someone.
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 3, 2011 3:10 AM PDT reply actions
Although, if he murders Brad Winchester, maybe Ferriero will stop being nailed to the press box…
Wait, no, I shouldn’t think like that. Besides, McL will find other reasons to keep Ferriero off the ice.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Nov 3, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Like the fact that if he plays one more game he can't be sent down to Woo.
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Since I think he should be up forever, I don’t see this being an issue. Also, contract issues are a really crappy reason to not ice your best possible team.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Nov 3, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
8 Pavelski goals? I was expecting something more like 7 Pavelski goals and 1 McGinn goal from a tip off a Pavelski shot.
Meanwhile, Pavelski scores 1.9 goals for each shot he takes.
Mr. T(aylor), why are you even up at 3am? That’s the time you should be asleep, having sex, or staying up late playing some game. Not posting fantabulous articles for us badasses at FTF.
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Oh, and a random thing...
PS3 owners are getting a ton of free games this week. DC Universe Online is now completely free, and PS Home is getting a huge facelift… There’s 230 games on there, mostly multiplayer. Makes Live look like an even bigger rip-off, really.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 4:14 AM PDT up reply actions
More importantly
Why are you up at 4 AM posting on SB Nation? You don’t live in your mom & dad’s basement do you? :o)
7:00am my time. Woke up for an 8am class.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
HOP UP OUTTA BEEEEEEEEEED! GET MONEEEEEEEEEY!
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7am waking up in the morning, gotta get fresh gotta go downstairs (although I live in a rented basement).
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
my bad
I didn’t account for the time diff. In all seriousness though, there are some hardcore Sharks fans that hit SB regularly and that’s a great thing. Whether we agree or not is sometimes besides the point, because we all want this team to win in a really big way!
I'd hit FTF.
Regularly.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Live is worth it if for no other reason than Microsoft is infinitely more competent at running an online service than Sony is, and I know my billing info is secure. :)
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by OtherKid on Nov 3, 2011 5:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
If you havent noticed...
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by idunno723 on Nov 3, 2011 6:54 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I feel like we need to put this in a FAQ somewhere, because the question comes up all the time.
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by Evilducks on Nov 3, 2011 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Nate, on the other hand…
Fear the Fin - NEEDS MORE DOVES
by mymclife on Nov 3, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Complete rabble rouser. Getting all hopped up on taffy and pop at ungodly hours of the night.
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by Mr. Plank on Nov 3, 2011 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
And the tattoos...
…I mean really, a…
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You mean...
MATT TAYLOR IS A CYBORG?!
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully
the Sharks learned their lessons from last game, apply what they learned with every Shark on their A-game, and continue beating Pit. as they’ve done for so long.
If you mention ending your life, or show signs of self-harm, I will take you seriously!
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LETS BEAT THOSE DAMN PENS!!!!
Going to be at the game tonight!!! (YAY) with my sister (boo) whose a penguins fan. (Kmn) and here’s my prediction:
2011-2012=The SharkTank Redemption
by kaotix on Nov 3, 2011 6:44 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Pavs
I thought Pavelski was ready for prime time and would flourish on the top line with Marleau and Thornton. I also thought Marleau would be in position to score more as well, but that hasn’t happened yet. No matter what the sentiment is regarding each player on this team, collectively they make a top flight group. One that should compete all year and be in the running for a champoinship come playoff time. I like the regular season, but the playoffs are another animal entirely. Go Sharks, bounce back with a solid effort tonight again the Crosbyless Pens.
Go Sharks!!
It sucks that Crosby still isn’t healthy enough to play, but the Pens seem to do just fine without him.
I’m also excited to see Havlat’s home debut. Hope the Sharks play a good, hard game and start this 6 game homestand off with a win.
2-pointers
“Prediciton: Sharks win 8-7. Pavelski scores 8 goals on 9 shots while Neal scores 7 times on 5.”
Haha, Neal with a couple of two-pointers, eh?
Considering I have both Pavelski and Neal in one of my fantasy teams...
I full-heartedly endorse your prediction.
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Feels like it's been a week
Since the Sharks played… this week has just been way too long. Anyways, if you’ll be at the game tonight, I’ll see you there.
Sharks win 5-4. Goals by Marleau, Pavelski, Mitchell, Boyle, and Havlat.
Waiting for the Cup to come to SJ since 1991...
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Thank god for the Sharks
What better to fill the one week void until SKYRIM
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Good test:
Tonight should be a good look. Normally, the Sharks don’t play well against agressive, defensive teams. Let’s see what they can do! 3-2 Sharks. Pavs, Havlat, Boyle (SO).
"Now your gunna get it Bobby" -Happy
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Lets get this homestand going
On the right foot with a solid 60.
Sharks win 4-3 with goals from Patty, Pickles, Clowe and A. Murray.
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by wtfbro? on Nov 3, 2011 9:40 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Let's Go Nemo!
I am still befuddled as to his reaction after Brad Richards’ shot that led to the last Ryan Callahan goal. It was a pretty pedestrian shot, but he looked as if he had been juked out of his mind by Allen Iverson circa 1999. He needs a good bounceback game after that showing, so here we go.
SHUTOUT!
Rated M for McGinn.
We talkin' bout practice.
Not- Not a game. Practice.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
You're short about 18 more "practices."
but unfortunately, it wasn’t practice for Callahan.
Rated M for McGinn.
Allan Iverson: The only thing he will ever be famous for.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Except for the whole Hall of Fame thing.
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Nemo has historically rebounded strongly after bad games
Of the many criticisms that could be leveled at him, letting things get to him is not one of them.
GO SHARKS!
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I'd like to thing...
That game @ the Garden was an aberration. Niemi was starting to look really good before that last game, but I’m guessing the poor defense had something to do with all of that?
Neal scores 7 times on 5.
If Neal wants to score 7 goals in a Sharks win, my fantasy team would appreciate it.
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So I was thinking…
When Dany Heatley had his home debut, he had a nice hat trick for us…and I loved him ever since. I expect nothing less from Havlat tonight.
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Yeah, Cooch shoots it off Havlat’s skate for 4th one. Totally possible.
Open question: What’s Havlat’s nickname??? Havvy?
Rated M for McGinn.
McFly you bojo!
Those boards don’t work on water!
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I'm down with McFly too
Not the best movies ever, but still my favorite.
Hoverboards in 4 years – buy your Mattel stock now. And with Theo Epstein taking over, maybe the Cubbies will actually win the Series…
Rated M for McGinn.
Yeah. it's Marty
But, considering Pavs, it could have been Havs.
This could spawn LOLCat’esque photoshops
Can Havs Goalz!
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by Evilducks on Nov 3, 2011 11:51 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I'm not down with Marty as his nickname.
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Cooch shoots it off Havlat’s skate face for the 4th one.
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Dany Heatley=All-star.
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by dfh15 on Nov 3, 2011 3:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Second City Hockey
Frequently refers to him as Jesus Havlat Christ
GO SHARKS!
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Jesus Havlat Greiss?
Okay, that’s just weird…
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James Sheppard is listed on IR and is from the Wild... But...
WHO THE FUCK IS JAMES SHEPPARD?!
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Super excited for this game.
Can’t wait to finally watch a game from start to finish. That east coast nonsense was really getting to me.
Go Sharks!
Churning and burning, they yearn for the cup.
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I was actually enjoying the East Coast games.
The sooner the Sharks are on the better.
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meh
the 10 o’clock start time is pretty nice for me actually, let’s me get some work done before i start drinking.
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I'm with you.....
It gives me a chance to put the kids to bed and get to the gym, but I have to be up by 6:30. I usually start to fade during the second intermission or by beer number 3
Opposite for me. D:
Tonight’s game starts at 10:30. Will probably go ’til 1, 1:30. Most mornings, I have to wake up at 6:30. D:
Move the Sharks to Halifax? :D
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm with you
San Jose games start between 9 and 9:30 for me, over between 11:30 and 12 and I’m up at 6:30. My boss knows when I’m half asleep at my desk that the Sharks played the night before. I loved the East Coast swing, since I could watch the game and be in bed by a reasonable time.
by Chicago Shark on Nov 3, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Chicago, eh?
Did you attend the World’s Fair? I heard the White City display was beautiful!
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
While absurd, I still don't like the prediction.
Why? Because if this team doesn’t learn to penalty kill, it will be the end of another glorious season far too soon.
That said, the penalty kill gets back on track tonight, and kills a solid 3 for 3.
Niemi bounces back after a bad showing against the Rangers, but still lets in 2 goals to the solid Penguin offense. The Sharks find their offensive groove, and light the lamp 4 times in their return to HP Pavilion.
Goals by Marleau (x2), Pavelski, and Clowe.
Neal pots one goal to keep it interesting, and someone unexpected gets the other.
by Dermal Denticles on Nov 3, 2011 11:37 AM PDT reply actions
Isn't it a little early in the season for the doom and gloom "never going to make it" comments?
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I never said they weren't going to make it, lol
But clearly the players either don’t take it seriously enough or the right combination of players has yet to be found, etc etc.
To say that’s it’s not a problem is to kid yourself.
That said, they get back on track sooner than later. No way this defense sits at 26th in the league on the PK for the entire season. However, good habits take time to develop, and should be drilled in over and over. And if there’s two areas the Sharks seem absolutely determined not to get better in, it’s
A) Taking stupid penalties
B) Over extending on the PK (Burns comes to mind from last game)
Just something to think about.
Go Sharks!
by Dermal Denticles on Nov 3, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not terribly worried about the PK to be honest. If you actually look at most of the PK goals against this season so far, most of them have been either a direct result of a very very poor decision by a player either being too aggressive or improperly covering a cross crease pass player by playing the body instead of the stick to negate the chance.
When those mistakes settle down, the PK will pick up.
Love the title
Game will be 4-0 sharks, on all 3 PP opportunities the Sharks send out their PK unit instead for 3 goals, and add 1 short-handed on the PK
If the Sharks lose this game, we can pretty much declare the season over
Doug Wilson should be traded, Evgeni Nabokov should be sent down to Worcester, and Owen Nolan should be made head coach.
GO SHARKS!
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and Heater and Seto should be traded
oh, um, wait.
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You left out the move to San Diego.
On a more serious note, this should be a great barometer game. Both of these teams are mentioned by many Hockey media writers when speaking of EC/WC champs, so seeing how they fare against each other should be pretty darn entertaining. It should be very physical, and I expect that the style of play will be DRASTICALLY different between the teams (Cycle game vs netcrash).
Bummer that Crosby isn’t in it, though. Would be fun to see him play. I do wish him a full recovery; it would suck to see him end up like Savard did last year. Good players deserve full careers.
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It’s 3:38 PM and Marleau is pretty much invisible on the ice again… my ESPN GameCenter says he doesn’t even have a shot on goal yet tonight!? Trade him.
Somehow
Pavelski already has 12
GO SHARKS!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Changing signatures is for suckers.
What Jay Leach is to the San Jose Shark's Defense, I am to Fear The Fin's Mod Squad.
Damn, he's getting soft.
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Sharks get caught up in the Occupy movement
Team decides to listen to Fear The Fin
After reading recent blog posts about the need to plant players in front of the net, the San Jose Sharks have decided to drastically alter the team’s style of play.
Well, enough people on FTF said that I ought to change things up and plant someone in the crease, so I took it to the team. Jumbo and Burnsy made some pretty impassioned speeches. That ’people’s mike’ can get pretty loud in a small enclosed space like a locker room. It only took about two hours to reach a consensus that we should do what the fans want. We had to skip the morning skate, but this is important. Look at the arena… 99% of the people in that building are the fans. We’re only 1% – I’m only what, 0.01%? Sure, I’m the head coach, but is it really fair for me to dictate the way the team plays?
– San Jose Sharks Head Coach Todd McLellan
by calixtus on Nov 3, 2011 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 12 recs
This is a legitimate candidate for post of the year
GO SHARKS!
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Agreed.
It’s all kinds of sexy.
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by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I second Elvis's comment.
Aaaaand…the rec button is still busted.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
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Will be absent from the comments tonight
Going to the game thanks to a connected neighbor!
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I'm going bold with my prediction tonight.
"Never start a fight, but ALWAYS finish it."
@TheFourthPeriod How intense with the #Bruins #Habs PO series be? || @Noctro Like K-Y Jelly lit on fire. || @TheFourthPeriod Wow. Best. Answer. Ever.
"I still say McLellan needs to roll Pavelski, Marleau, and Stetoguchi together. No one would go NEAR that line."
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I wonder if penguin tastes like chicken...
Believing in the Sharks, one photoshop at a time. GO SHARKS!
Per Pollack, this was in every Sharks locker once they got back from their roadie:
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 3, 2011 6:39 PM PDT reply actions
Pollock.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually
it’s Pollak
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
"The only crying allowed in hockey is when you lose a playoff series, retire or JR is speaking publicly." - Jamie Baker
"You are down with the homies, my friend." - Randy Hahn
Kent Huskins cares.
"Don't fart on my chair mutha fuckah!" - Randy Hahn
"Pavs with great feed but what a release by Wingels Peanut Butter Baby!"" - Jamie Baker
by PNK on Nov 3, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Same thing.
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
this
I like my goals like I like my booze..... Top shelf.
by GhostOfLinkGaetz on Nov 3, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Unexpected
Sharks-Penguins is on the front page of The Mothership right now – the front page-front page, not the NHL section either. And it’s Pavs who’s front and center. 
Thank you NBA for locking out. More NHL spotlight!
Rated M for McGinn.
Markstrom is freaking amazing for the Pants.
I am so incredibly impressed with this guy. The Panthers are making the playoffs this year, no question. SO HAPPY. My two favourite teams are doing well. :D
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
Panthers Radio:
“The only bad thing about it is a trip to Western Canada… In a disgusted voice No offence.”
The artist formerly know as *"Sharks_Fan_In_Toronto"*
"Those of you who volunteered to be injected praying mantis DNA, I have some good news and some bad news: bad news is we've postponed these test indefinitely. Good news is we've got a much better test for you: fighting an army of mantis men! Pick up a rifle and follow the yellow line. You'll know when the test starts."
by Evil Stanchion on Nov 3, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Pavelski mojo
I’m still hopin’ his name replaces Perry’s. :p
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