NFL 2008

[Cactus Drags]

They're showing both, I think Ellis said one of them will be on Five US or something. I can't watch either, I'm working tomorrow

[alldaws1]

In regards to the commercials, I think it's because the higher-ups, whoever they are, think it would be more interesting to have a dozen beer/truck commercials and whatever else they run than show people walking around the field not really doing anything or talking to their coaches on the sideline, such as after they score a point or there's a timeout. Just my own personal theory I guess.

Nothing to do with all the money they get from the commercials they show, eh?

[EddieRuckus]

In regards to the commercials, I think it's because the higher-ups, whoever they are, think it would be more interesting to have a dozen beer/truck commercials and whatever else they run than show people walking around the field not really doing anything or talking to their coaches on the sideline, such as after they score a point or there's a timeout. Just my own personal theory I guess.

Nothing to do with all the money they get from the commercials they show, eh?

I'm sure that's a big part of it as well, if not one of the biggest parts.

[JStarr]

In regards to the commercials, I think it's because the higher-ups, whoever they are, think it would be more interesting to have a dozen beer/truck commercials and whatever else they run than show people walking around the field not really doing anything or talking to their coaches on the sideline, such as after they score a point or there's a timeout. Just my own personal theory I guess.

Nothing to do with all the money they get from the commercials they show, eh?

I'm sure that's a big part of it as well, if not one of the biggest parts.

No, that's essentially the only part of it. Commercials may just be more interesting, but the league and networks could give a shit less what we're interested in.

I will say, though, I miss the old-school satellite backfeeds that I used to watch when I was a kid. No commercials, announcers' mics stay live and you hear them going back and forth preparing information for after the break. It was during one such college basketball game that I learned that Dick Vitale has a tremendously foul mouth.

[Pepsi]

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Classy.

[naiwf]

I feel bad for DMN tonight. The Raiders are getting molested at home and look like they have no discernable talent.

[King Ellis]

They're showing both, I think Ellis said one of them will be on Five US or something. I can't watch either, I'm working tomorrow

Not what I said at all but, whatever. Pay attention next time.

But yes, go Denver!

Denver's totally running up the score here, totally classless.

Edited September 9, 2008 by King eLLis

[Evil Chase K]

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Hilarious.

Fixed that for you.

[Liam]

I don't really get the laughing at the injury for Brady. OH NOES, they beat people convincingly last year (until the Superbowl). Everyone got their kicks when they lost that, which is fair enough, but to then be happy that their star QB picks up a serious injury is a little beyond me.

[Maxx]

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Classy.

Yes because the Patriots organization and Boston sports fans in general have been the epitome of class.

Edited September 9, 2008 by Maxx

[Vendetta]

Oh the irony in Bellicheck listing Brady on 126 consecutive Injury Reports..

[Evil Chase K]

I don't really get the laughing at the injury for Brady. OH NOES, they beat people convincingly last year (until the Superbowl). Everyone got their kicks when they lost that, which is fair enough, but to then be happy that their star QB picks up a serious injury is a little beyond me.

It's not like he's paralyzed or will never play football again. The fact is, New England has been built up as invincible by the Pats loving media for so long. And I'll be damned if they actually played that way too.

So first they lose, in hilarious fashion, the biggest game of the year thus rendering their 16-0 regular season completely fucking pointless.

Then Tom "NFL Poster Boy" "Greatest Player Ever" Brady gets hurt and will be out for the year. The cheating bastards might finally get their comeuppance.

That's why people are happy, that's why people are joking. People joked when Ben Roethlisberger went face first into a Chrysler and nearly died. That was much worse, not because he's a Steeler, but because he almost died. It happens, but making fun of Tom Brady's injury is hardly as insulting as mocking a career-ending or a life-threatening injury.

Besides, Pats fans have been so insufferable since 2001 after YEARS of being, well, nonexistant. They deserve to be given shit about this.

I mean after all they'll still probably win 10+ games and go to the playoffs. All they have to do is tap into the opposing team's radio frequencies...no videotape required.

Edited September 9, 2008 by Evil Chase K

[Maxx]

No, the Pats for their blatant cheating and horrible attitude about getting caught, deserve this. They ran up the score because they thought they were fucking invincible last year, lets see them do it this year. They struggled to win a game against Kansas City, legit opponents are going to roll right over them and hopefully run the score up on them. You call off the dogs when you're up huge because you never know when you won't be on top anymore. Well now its time for the Pats to learn that lesson the hard way.

I live in New England and had to deal with all their fans shit fo rthe past 7 years, so its nice to see them crying over this. Hopefully this proves to be a character building experience their fan base sorely needs. More likely, they'll go 10-6 with Cassel, sneak into the playoffs and have an okay season, but still, its good to see them have nothing to say for once.

The crestfallen Bill Simmons also brought up the excellent point that Randy Moss has a lovely track record of completely quitting on bad QBs, so there's that to look forward to as well.

Edited September 9, 2008 by Maxx

[mystikz]

The crestfallen Bill Simmons also brought up the excellent point that Randy Moss has a lovely track record of completely quitting on bad QBs, so there's that to look forward to as well.

oh so true. how long before moss starts taking plays off again?

[NobBe Nobbs]

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wah wah karma bit my beloved brady in the ass i better bitch some more about class

Properly fixed. Also for once Vendetta makes a good joke, this truly is the end of days

Edited September 9, 2008 by Be Engarde

[alldaws1]

So the Cowboys signed Brooks Bollinger today. I don't see the point. Especially when we had to cut a WR to do it, leaving us with three healthy again. Fair enough if we have an injury crisis but why not wait until we have to make a move rather than now?

[MyKILLv2.0]

If Newman is back this week, Pacman could play a few snaps at wide out. With that said, I agree. Unless for some reason Romo got banged up on the three or four times Cleveland managed to touch him, I don't understand why the Boys signed another quarterback, when they needed depth at wide out.

[Cactus Drags]

I don't really get the laughing at the injury for Brady. OH NOES, they beat people convincingly last year (until the Superbowl). Everyone got their kicks when they lost that, which is fair enough, but to then be happy that their star QB picks up a serious injury is a little beyond me.

I don't take humour from it, but the KSK bounty is a little ironic, if a little overdue. But as has been said, jokes get made about this sort of stuff all the time, and I don't recall people jumping to defend Big Ben.

If Newman is back this week, Pacman could play a few snaps at wide out. With that said, I agree. Unless for some reason Romo got banged up on the three or four times Cleveland managed to touch him, I don't understand why the Boys signed another quarterback, when they needed depth at wide out.

Well, he did get a gash on his chin that needed 13 stitches, but I doubt it'd stop him playing.

[Toe]

Do the Cowboys still have Brad Johnson as a back-up there?

[alldaws1]

Yep, Bollinger's the third quarterback on the depth chart.

In other news, Shawne Merriman is done for the year. Chargers are placing him on IR so he can have total reconstructive surgery on his knee. Good thing too, I didn't agree with him playing on two torn ligaments in the first place.