Boycotting the NFL in 2012 - Page 3

shilala · 04-11-2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

Not going to watch any of it.

If they screw up and lose Brees, which they really deserve to at this point, I don't blame you. I wouldn't watch them either.
I'm gonna get directv, the NFL package, and go into a football coma from Thursday till Monday, watching every single NFL game every week, cause I love that sh1t.
I'm super excited to see how Griffen 3 and Luck work out, and I'm gonna watch Cam Newton tear it up, and see how Peyton does in Denver. It looks like an exceptional year coming up.

smitty81 · 04-11-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

If they screw up and lose Brees, which they really deserve to at this point, I don't blame you. I wouldn't watch them either.
I'm gonna get directv, the NFL package, and go into a football coma from Thursday till Monday, watching every single NFL game every week, cause I love that sh1t.
I'm super excited to see how Griffen 3 and Luck work out, and I'm gonna watch Cam Newton tear it up, and see how Peyton does in Denver. It looks like an exceptional year coming up.

I agree, It should be an interesting year with all the trades and new players

Starscream · 04-12-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

If they screw up and lose Brees, which they really deserve to at this point, I don't blame you. I wouldn't watch them either.
I'm gonna get directv, the NFL package, and go into a football coma from Thursday till Monday, watching every single NFL game every week, cause I love that sh1t.
I'm super excited to see how Griffen 3 and Luck work out, and I'm gonna watch Cam Newton tear it up, and see how Peyton does in Denver. It looks like an exceptional year coming up.

Cam is a BEAST! Gotta love a QB with that swag. Go Panthers!

The Poet · 04-11-2012, 03:53 PM

Brad, you are certainly entitled to hold any opinion you wish, and protest in any way you desire. However, you need realize that the vast majority of the "sporting" nation has absolutely no problem with the punishments dropped upon the Saints, nor will they have problems with those likely to follow against individual players down the road. Not only has the climate changed in the NFL when it comes to the oftimes brutality inherent in the game, but the present-day litiginous atmosphere, and subsequent legal and financial risks the league faces, forces Godell to take a hard line to protect the league from a potential rash of lawsuits, which could end up destroying the economy of the sport . . . and thus the sport itself.

So which would you rather have: A bad season or two following these sanction, or no NFL at all?

GreekGodX · 04-11-2012, 04:02 PM

I love all the SEC and LSU love. Like they've never cheated

oooo35980 · 04-11-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

I love all the SEC and LSU love. Like they've never cheated

Who said anything about them not cheating? College football is just 100000000 times more fun to watch. Well, except for the latest BCS championship, I'm a born and raised Alabama fan, and I'm glad they left no doubt as to who was the better team, but Gawd that game was dull.

icehog3 · 04-11-2012, 05:21 PM

The NFL is already facing major lawsuits over concussion syndrome and other maladies affecting retired (some prematurely) players. Now, something comes to public light where coaches were asking players to hurt other players? How can the NFL not respond harshly?

shilala · 04-11-2012, 06:35 PM

I'm gonna boycott Gurkha for another year just to show my support. Solidarnosc!!!

Taki · 04-11-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I'm gonna boycott Gurkha for another year just to show my support. Solidarnosc!!!

+1 on the boycott of Gurkha

Taki · 04-11-2012, 07:39 PM

Not to just jump in the mix but....The Saints did F up but they do not deserve the harsh penalties that were handed down (keep in mind $hit flows down hill). Everyone can say this should have happened or that but really there was no standard to go by and Goodell just threw the book at them. I don't think Payton should have been suspended that long but I dont know otherwise I would be commish!

I will tune in tomorrow to see the backlash of this comment....

All that being said, football is turning into flag football and I give it say about 5 years till its turned into two hand touch!!!! Oh and as much as I hate Pittsburgh, I love the way Harrison plays the game!! By far one hell of a defensive player, the way the game used to and should still be played! I am not saying I love to see people get hurt but come on every little hit now is getting fined!!

TWO HAND TOUCH...should be called HANDBALL from the start anyway - make more sense!

Bruzee · 04-11-2012, 08:08 PM

Brad, I don't personally know you, so this comment is not personal. But it sounds to me, from the outside looking in, that you are kind of throwing a fit. Because you don't like the penalties, you won't watch any NFL games this season. I'm not sure how this "boycott" effects anyone adversely but you. The NFL surely won't notice, the Saints as an organization surely won't notice, but you won't get to see any professional football. It's like sending yourself to time out. Remember why we are sports fans. We watch sports to congregate with our family/friends, banter with co-workers, and to have a reason to throw on the jersey of our favorite player and scream at the TV. Dont punish yourself Brad, which is all you are really doing.

deaster25 · 04-12-2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruzee

Brad, I don't personally know you, so this comment is not personal. But it sounds to me, from the outside looking in, that you are kind of throwing a fit. Because you don't like the penalties, you won't watch any NFL games this season. I'm not sure how this "boycott" effects anyone adversely but you. The NFL surely won't notice, the Saints as an organization surely won't notice, but you won't get to see any professional football. It's like sending yourself to time out. Remember why we are sports fans. We watch sports to congregate with our family/friends, banter with co-workers, and to have a reason to throw on the jersey of our favorite player and scream at the TV. Dont punish yourself Brad, which is all you are really doing.

Pseudosacred · 04-11-2012, 08:35 PM

I hate Drew Brees since he left San Diego. Rivers, late season, is better than him, anyhow

But, I respect you backing your team

Taki · 04-12-2012, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

I hate Drew Brees since he left San Diego. Rivers, late season, is better than him, anyhow

But, I respect you backing your team

Didnt San Diego more or less say they didnt want him because of his shoulder??

AlohaStyle · 04-11-2012, 08:48 PM

I'm boycotting Tom for giving himself the Blackhawks...

icehog3 · 04-12-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

I'm boycotting Tom for giving himself the Blackhawks...

I gave myself nothing.

Ironic luck of the draw, although no where near as ironic as Bigwaved drawing the Sens.

shilala · 04-12-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I gave myself nothing.

Ironic luck of the draw, although no where near as ironic as Bigwaved drawing the Sens.

I got the first draft pick in our Fantasy Baseball league that I'm running. I've never got first draft pick in anything, ever. Yahoo must love me this year. Miguel Cabrera, yeah!!!

icehog3 · 04-12-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I got the first draft pick in our Fantasy Baseball league that I'm running. I've never got first draft pick in anything, ever. Yahoo must love me this year. Miguel Cabrera, yeah!!!

I congratulate and adore you, My Friend!

Pseudosacred · 04-12-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

i got the first draft pick in our fantasy baseball league that i'm running. I've never got first draft pick in anything, ever. Yahoo must love me this year. Miguel cabrera, yeah!!!

you took cabrera over fielder or votto??????!!!!!!

icehog3 · 04-12-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

you took cabrera over fielder or votto??????!!!!!!

Cabrera will probably be close to Prince in HRs, best him in triples, and hit for a much better average.

Who is this Votto you speak of?

04-11-2012, 03:53 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 Brad, you are certainly entitled to hold any opinion you wish, and protest in any way you desire. However, you need realize that the vast majority of the "sporting" nation has absolutely no problem with the punishments dropped upon the Saints, nor will they have problems with those likely to follow against individual players down the road. Not only has the climate changed in the NFL when it comes to the oftimes brutality inherent in the game, but the present-day litiginous atmosphere, and subsequent legal and financial risks the league faces, forces Godell to take a hard line to protect the league from a potential rash of lawsuits, which could end up destroying the economy of the sport . . . and thus the sport itself. So which would you rather have: A bad season or two following these sanction, or no NFL at all? __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

04-11-2012, 04:02 PM	#5
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 I love all the SEC and LSU love. Like they've never cheated __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

04-11-2012, 05:21 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,778 Trading: (60)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 The NFL is already facing major lawsuits over concussion syndrome and other maladies affecting retired (some prematurely) players. Now, something comes to public light where coaches were asking players to hurt other players? How can the NFL not respond harshly? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-11-2012, 06:35 PM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 I'm gonna boycott Gurkha for another year just to show my support. Solidarnosc!!! __________________

04-11-2012, 07:39 PM	#10
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 Not to just jump in the mix but....The Saints did F up but they do not deserve the harsh penalties that were handed down (keep in mind $hit flows down hill). Everyone can say this should have happened or that but really there was no standard to go by and Goodell just threw the book at them. I don't think Payton should have been suspended that long but I dont know otherwise I would be commish! I will tune in tomorrow to see the backlash of this comment.... All that being said, football is turning into flag football and I give it say about 5 years till its turned into two hand touch!!!! Oh and as much as I hate Pittsburgh, I love the way Harrison plays the game!! By far one hell of a defensive player, the way the game used to and should still be played! I am not saying I love to see people get hurt but come on every little hit now is getting fined!! TWO HAND TOUCH...should be called HANDBALL from the start anyway - make more sense! __________________

04-11-2012, 08:08 PM	#11
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 Brad, I don't personally know you, so this comment is not personal. But it sounds to me, from the outside looking in, that you are kind of throwing a fit. Because you don't like the penalties, you won't watch any NFL games this season. I'm not sure how this "boycott" effects anyone adversely but you. The NFL surely won't notice, the Saints as an organization surely won't notice, but you won't get to see any professional football. It's like sending yourself to time out. Remember why we are sports fans. We watch sports to congregate with our family/friends, banter with co-workers, and to have a reason to throw on the jersey of our favorite player and scream at the TV. Dont punish yourself Brad, which is all you are really doing. __________________

04-11-2012, 08:35 PM	#13
Pseudosacred What will your verse be? Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Nick Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 423 Trading: (1)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 I hate Drew Brees since he left San Diego. Rivers, late season, is better than him, anyhow But, I respect you backing your team

04-11-2012, 08:48 PM	#15
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 I'm boycotting Tom for giving himself the Blackhawks...

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