"Reserve Players" October 11, 2024

[Fogway]

Figured out the meta this morning, but couldn't understand the relevance of the puzzle title, Reserve Players. Zoomed in the group call this afternoon, but I still don't understand. Perhaps all will be revealed after midnight Sunday.

[FKelly]

An Omen or Space Weather?
Aurora borealis from Central NJ.

[DianeA]

On shore. Had a hefty bar tab to settle with Isaac. Had been stuck on board for a month. Glad to have some sand between my toes. I'll take a cosmo, please

[lisajoy]

Happy to be back and on shore after another long hiatus! Chardonnay and happy hour with new friends for the solve today.

[b4alltime]

Struggling somewhat, so I read through the comments, which suggested the meta solution was straightforward. Then it was. So thanks to all above.
Jim

[Ann]

On the shore!

[haydendog]

On the shore finally. I was beginning to think I might throw the meta towel in! It’s great to get one on my own.

[CdnMG]

Ashore! And on a Friday, wow! Already had a glass of Pinot Grigio with lunch.

[JRS51]

Ashore. The grid took a little while to complete, then the contest solution came very quickly.
While doing the grid, I thought I was seeing a pattern that would be useful for the meta but it turned out the solution was in a different direction. Now for a cold Manhattan please! And cheers for another weekend without agonizing over the solution!

[billkatz]

Safely on shore!

[HunterX]

Ashore.

As with others, I cringed a little when I saw it was sports related. One: I don't follow sports at all. Two: Just lived through the Phillies losing to the (ugh) Mets. (Not intended to be meta-related or a spoiler in any way.) You decide whether I said that because it IS, in fact, related and I was just trying to throw you off, or whether it isn't.

But I'd say it's a classic metanism that, in this case, qualifies for THAT word. (YRMV)

BTW: In Philly, going to a popular restaurant that doesn't have TV's during a Phillies or Eagles game is the best time to get a good seat at the bar or a great table.

[Dickie_Dunn]

Count me ashore. So clever I am still chuckling. Almost too close to home for this beat writer. Solved by the backyard fire, it’s time for another beer and another log.

[MatthewB]

Quickly on shore this week ...to be sure, it will be a crowded beach.

[JeffS]

Ashore!

[kimbo.k]

On shore with my hubs. He confirmed the sports-related answer for me.

[Susan Goldberg]

Oh it’s a beautiful thing when it comes together! I’m on shore.

[Aaron]

Ashore, after several weeks lost to home improvement projects. Manhattan for me.

[steveb]

On shore, figuratively speaking, in beautiful Antigua Guatemala.

[Penny_Keatley]

Wow!! That was clever stuff. On shore!

[vandono]

I think I've been at sea for a month but this week Mr. Shenk finally gave me a meta I could handle. Ashore and ready for a New York Sour. And set something aside for college football tomorrow.

Cheers to all!