Michael Hopcroft Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Fun is never ridiculous. Fun is ALWAYS ridiculous. if watching them have fun playing a game for a living it not for you, it's not for you. And that's fair. There are many reasons not to watch NFL games. Celebrations rank very low on that list. That said, a lot of what happens with celebrations for sacks, hit and tackles seem to add insult to injury -- sometimes compounding it. Penalties for Unsportsmanlike Conduct in these cases are not enforced consistently enough to change anyone's behavior. And fans love gloating on the part of the players. But some fans and players gloat over injuries, which takes things way too far. This is more than a guy's livelihood -- it's a guy's life. The cumulative effects of the punishment pro football players endure can be astounding, and there seems to be a lot of subconscious pressure on players to substantially under-report events like concussions that should take them off the field. You have to love football to play as a pro, or you won't survive. And choosing the right time to hang up your pads is a difficult decision, regardless of who makes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I remember a few years ago, back when we had the NFL network, watching old episodes of "Football Follies" and just CRINGING at the helmet to helmet contact and the announcers laughing it off. So jarring now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Society's boundary between funny and frightening (or offensive) is always evolving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 I believe you might have gotten TO mixed up with Chad Johnson, who literally renamed himself Chad Ochocinco. I was referring to both (or did I forget a comma ) To be honest, what I really hate is when it goes into the realm of taunting. Don't have any respect for that. (that and when way down, that is plain foolish, and I will stand on that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 I remember a few years ago, back when we had the NFL network, watching old episodes of "Football Follies" and just CRINGING at the helmet to helmet contact and the announcers laughing it off. So jarring now... The h to h rule was needed, though I do wish it would be used with a little more sense, I've seen too many called on a defensive player who is already leaving their feet to tackle, when the receiver actually ducked their head into the other guy's helmet. You cant change direction in mid-air. And what the defense is actually allowed to do has already been severely neutered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Fun is never ridiculous. Fun is ALWAYS ridiculous. if watching them have fun playing a game for a living it not for you, it's not for you. And that's fair. I do freely admit I am old-school with certain things. (which should be obvious to all by now ) The ironic thing is they'll still probably fine someone for wearing the wrong gloves, which has no logical reason to be offensive that I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Old-school had plenty of celebrating. The whole crackdown on celebrating has been on and off again for years. First spike 1965, End Zone Dance 1971. Seeing as I'm 45 and they've been going on longer than me...I'd say they're pretty old-school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I realized something: Who will Burrito Boy pull for, with the Chargers' move. Should we have a contest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I suggest Werder Bremen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I recommend the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Another viable alternative is the Collingwood Magpies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I suggest getting season tickets to San Diego State University football. they're not at the highest level, but the Aztecs ain't going anywhere. And being on the lower tier means they don't have the same incentives to cheat, or to cover up bad behavior, as the Power Five schools. Plus you get to see a couple of pretty good opponents at home this year -- Bosie State and Northern Illinois, which cracked the big bowls in the BCS days. You can also probably actually afford tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 You can also probably actually afford tickets. I'd be surprised if they sold beer in the stadium, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I think BB lives in south Texas, if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Oooooh. Down there, losing a football team is a religious (or at least existential) crisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Well that can't work, there aren't any NFL teams in Texas... *calmly waits for Appleseed and Travis Willingham to kill me* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Fantastic. Latest injury suffered by Browns player? You can't make this stuff up https://sports.yahoo.com/news/latest-injury-suffered-browns-player-cant-make-stuff-185711792.html Good luck this year, Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 *facepalm* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I wonder what made this fall-ion-the-ball incident so bad. The football is harder than it looks, though, so players who often hold or carry the ball probably have to train themselves on how to land on it safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grailknight Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 If you land on the point of the ball just right you can break a rib or get a severe bruising in the stomach(or lower). It happens two or three times just because of the law of averages. Of course the Browns have a distressing ability to defy the odds to the negative side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Brain injury study has hit the media outlets. Enforcer84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I suggest getting season tickets to San Diego State University football. they're not at the highest level, but the Aztecs ain't going anywhere. And being on the lower tier means they don't have the same incentives to cheat, or to cover up bad behavior, as the Power Five schools. Plus you get to see a couple of pretty good opponents at home this year -- Bosie State and Northern Illinois, which cracked the big bowls in the BCS days. You can also probably actually afford tickets. Um... San Diego State football, despite its success, might be homeless in two years Another unfortunate consequence of the Chargers leaving town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 FOOTBALL TONIGHT! Okay, it's the beginning of the preseason. But still, football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Still watching baseball here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Camp's been pretty ugly so far. Ryan Tannehill may need season ending knee surgery, the Ravens have lost nine starters to injury and Flacco's back injury is costing him time. Two or three first-round draft picks have gone down already including Mike Williams, Will Fuller and Corey Davis. Are you not entertained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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