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The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread

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    #1382
    TaosHum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭TaosHum


    Think I'm actually starting to crack now.

    Noting to look forward to, no OTA's, no Training Camp, no Free Agency. Now the Premiership is done!!!

    Something tells me its going to be a loooooooooooooong summer.


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    #1383
    Hazys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,510 ✭✭✭Hazys


    TaosHum wrote: »
    Think I'm actually starting to crack now.

    Noting to look forward to, no OTA's, no Training Camp, no Free Agency. Now the Premiership is done!!!

    Something tells me its going to be a loooooooooooooong summer.

    I feel ya, i've been productive at work recently since im no longer checking Profootballtalk.com every 5mins.


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    #1384
    Hazys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,510 ✭✭✭Hazys


    The 15 most embarrassing Tom Brady photos:

    http://www.sportspickle.com/pictures/gallery/6489/the-15-most-embarrassing-tom-brady-photos#6483


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    #1385
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users Posts: 39,644 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Anyone starting to crack ? Only so much football today podcasts I can take. I need football and not Americas game and the top twenty games of last year.


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    #1386
    ReacherCreature
    Registered Users Posts: 4,500 ✭✭✭ReacherCreature


    Hazys wrote: »
    The 15 most embarrassing Tom Brady photos:

    http://www.sportspickle.com/pictures/gallery/6489/the-15-most-embarrassing-tom-brady-photos#6483

    That Kentucky race outfit is damn smooth though...
    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    Anyone starting to crack ? Only so much football today podcasts I can take. I need football and not Americas game and the top twenty games of last year.

    I'm very meh about it. The whole NFL lockout business has deepened disinterest and disillusioned me. The Draft has resurrected it somewhat.


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    #1387
    spiralism
    Registered Users Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭spiralism


    I've cracked. Completely at the back of my mind now, I'm getting really disillusioned and I don't expect there to be a season til 2012 now, nothing has indicated otherwise. Champions league final tonight and the stanley cup and nba finals will be wrapped up in the next fortnight. Long summer ahead indeed.


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    #1388
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Damn lockout :(

    I'm trying to get into baseball but it's just not doing it for me

    Setanta Ireland used to show American sports at 6am and I'd be up at that time

    First American football I ever watched was Tennessee Volunteers vs Illinois and I was blown away by the atmosphere and the game though I realy had very little clue about the rules.
    Watched Cardinals and Steelers Superbowl later on and that was my first NFL game.

    But Setanta also showed baseball and I watched American college stars vs Japanese college stars. It seems to be a big sport in Japan.
    Sorry to knock any sport but the most boring thing I've seen. I'll try with the baseball another while but it's not doing it for me


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    #1389
    Oat23
    Registered Users Posts: 15,200 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    Really going to feel it now in the next few weeks with the Bulls having gone out in the playoffs :(.


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    #1390
    eagle eye
    Registered Users Posts: 37,772 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    Its not that bad, ok there is no NFL which is my favourite game but I really, really like College ball too and I'd guess you will see a bunch of games move to Sunday while there is no NFL so it shouldn't be all that bad.


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    #1391
    Black Swan
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 47,231 CMod ✭✭✭✭Black Swan


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Its not that bad, ok there is no NFL which is my favourite game but I really, really like College ball too and I'd guess you will see a bunch of games move to Sunday while there is no NFL so it shouldn't be all that bad.

    Agree. It will be sad if the NFL is missing, but the NCAA will move center stage, and there are more than enough games to fill the weekend should they be telecast.


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    #1392
    TaosHum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭TaosHum


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Its not that bad, ok there is no NFL which is my favourite game but I really, really like College ball too and I'd guess you will see a bunch of games move to Sunday while there is no NFL so it shouldn't be all that bad.

    The prospect of college ball is the only thing keeping me sane, I still have 3 more months to wait for that though.

    However, the CFL starts in 2 weeks.


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    #1393
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    I've never watched CFL

    I've a few friends in Toronto

    So for no other reason then that, go Argonauts!
    Plus I've seen their stadium used in various films and a TV show

    Good enough reason for me :)


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    #1394
    SantryRed
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    NHL and NBA finals on this week and hopefully next. After that, don't know what will keep me sane :(


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    #1395
    eagle eye
    Registered Users Posts: 37,772 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    TaosHum wrote: »
    The prospect of college ball is the only thing keeping me sane, I still have 3 more months to wait for that though.

    However, the CFL starts in 2 weeks.
    CFL is just awful imo. You get three plays to go ten yards which is just ludricous. There are no real routes run by receivers its just run fast and pull up or keep going. Ugh I would rather watch tag football I think. I admit I watched it for half a season but just couldn't get to like it.

    I guess it will show you why some guys don't get drafted or make it in the NFL if you watch it.


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    #1396
    tallaghtoutlaws
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,067 ✭✭✭tallaghtoutlaws


    eagle eye wrote: »
    CFL is just awful imo. You get three plays to go ten yards which is just ludricous. There are no real routes run by receivers its just run fast and pull up or keep going. Ugh I would rather watch tag football I think. I admit I watched it for half a season but just couldn't get to like it.

    I guess it will show you why some guys don't get drafted or make it in the NFL if you watch it.

    Have to agree with this. And it is about as tactical as a packet of tayto. If you are a Runningback forget about it, Hard hitting run stuffing Ray Lewis linebacker forget about it, The CFL aint for you.

    The 15 yard endzones and the post at the front is just :eek: Glad the NFL went away from that back in the day.

    CFL is truly a poor mans Football.


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    #1397
    TaosHum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,746 ✭✭✭TaosHum


    eagle eye wrote: »
    CFL is just awful imo. You get three plays to go ten yards which is just ludricous. There are no real routes run by receivers its just run fast and pull up or keep going. Ugh I would rather watch tag football I think. I admit I watched it for half a season but just couldn't get to like it.

    I guess it will show you why some guys don't get drafted or make it in the NFL if you watch it.

    Oh its poor quality no doubt, but since Cameron Wake's exploits in Canada I've taken more of an interest. And because there is exactly zero happening with the NFL at the moment, think I might watch a game a week.


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    #1398
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Willie McGinest has done well as an analyst on NFL Network this month

    I wish they'd sack that clown Jamie Dukes and give a contract to Willie McGinest instead


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    #1399
    eagle eye
    Registered Users Posts: 37,772 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    mikemac wrote: »
    Willie McGinest has done well as an analyst on NFL Network this month

    I wish they'd sack that clown Jamie Dukes and give a contract to Willie McGinest instead
    Yeah I have to say I have been pleasantly surprised. I thought of all the Patriots that retired over the last few years he was least likely to be good on tv but I think he could be the best of the bunch(just like he was on that D).


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    #1400
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users Posts: 39,644 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82030c64/article/exgiants-wr-burress-leaves-prison-considers-return-to-nfl?module=HP_cp2

    I can hear the teams beating down his door once we get started again.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpgL5kuBpMA


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    #1401
    GoldFour4
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 4,969 Mod ✭✭✭✭GoldFour4


    Just got an email from NFL.com about the 2011 fantasy season. Lets hope it happens :(


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    #1402
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Steve Wyche and Bucky Brooks have a new podcast

    Maybe everyone knew, I only found it yesterday

    Link to itunes
    http://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-cover-two-georgia-podcast/id192556508

    It's pretty good, moves a quick pace and some good interviews and analysis. Gotta get your football fix somewhere
    Worth checking out

    Better then the buddy buddy, never disagree or ask any tough questions Rich Eisen podcast
    Still love Rich though :D


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    #1403
    ReacherCreature
    Registered Users Posts: 4,500 ✭✭✭ReacherCreature


    Happy birthday Tedy Bruschi!


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    #1404
    GoldFour4
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 4,969 Mod ✭✭✭✭GoldFour4


    Has anyone else checked out Grantland. Its Bill Simmons new site. Lots of good articles. Although not many related to football with the lockout in progress.


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    #1405
    Sea Devils
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,066 ✭✭✭Sea Devils


    Don't know if anyone else has seen this but ESPN from July will start showing MNF classic games. The ones that have been voted in so far include Brett Favre and that famous Raiders game and Earl Campbell and the Oilers- Dolphins game. Should be entertaining. :)


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    #1406
    adrian522
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    Class...series link at the ready ...


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    #1407
    Oat23
    Registered Users Posts: 15,200 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    Sea Devils wrote: »
    Don't know if anyone else has seen this but ESPN from July will start showing MNF classic games. The ones that have been voted in so far include Brett Favre and that famous Raiders game and Earl Campbell and the Oilers- Dolphins game. Should be entertaining. :)

    Is it the same thing they showed last year?

    I think it is. They could have come up with something new.


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    #1408
    spiralism
    Registered Users Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭spiralism


    End looking to be in sight with the l*ckout?

    Please God let this be true...


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    #1409
    Sea Devils
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,066 ✭✭✭Sea Devils


    Oatesy23 wrote: »
    Is it the same thing they showed last year?

    I think it is. They could have come up with something new.

    They did but that was the top 10 MNF games since 2006.


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    #1410
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Patriots and Ravens 2007 is a must see game


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    #1411
    matthew8
    Registered Users Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭matthew8


    mikemac wrote: »
    Patriots and Ravens 2007 is a must see game

    A terrible season that for my Ravens. Had a brilliant chance to thwart Brady and co., lost to them and went on to give Miami their first win.


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