Any of you peeps into NFL Football ??
Sunday, September 8, 2002 by jarget | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
GO RAIDERS !!!!!!
jarget
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werewolf
Reply #22 Sunday, September 8, 2002 11:52 PM
Reply #22 Sunday, September 8, 2002 11:52 PM
Well, the Cowboys just lost, BIG TIME, to the Houston Texans (the Houston Texans were playing their very first game ever.) It was just so embarassing 
I'll stick by them though.
Next team is the Packers.
I'll stick by them though.Next team is the Packers.
jcg
Reply #23 Monday, September 9, 2002 12:01 AM
Reply #23 Monday, September 9, 2002 12:01 AM
Cowboys, then Giants. Being a transplanted New Yorker can be tough. 
paxx
Reply #26 Monday, September 9, 2002 9:32 AM
Reply #26 Monday, September 9, 2002 9:32 AM
Funny how some teams have the same name in different leagues. In the CFL (Canadian Football), the Lions are Vancouver.
Ogre66
Reply #27 Monday, September 9, 2002 11:23 AM
Reply #27 Monday, September 9, 2002 11:23 AM
Ogre66 has season tickets to the Falcons this year.
It was a good showing even though they lost to the Packers in overtime
It was a good showing even though they lost to the Packers in overtime
elvee
Reply #28 Monday, September 9, 2002 10:16 PM
Reply #28 Monday, September 9, 2002 10:16 PM
I like how Madden uses Madden 2003 as a telestrator on some plays.
Dangeruss
Reply #31 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:23 AM
Reply #31 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:23 AM
Bitchy old man rant on:
NFL = No F*ckin Life
I'd rather find a pick-up game in my neighborhood, make art, ride my mtn. bike, spend time with my wife, tinker in the garage, see a movie, listen to my son's band, take a nap, read a book... well just about anything other than watch those overpaid fools and commentators. 
Millions of dollars to practice several hours a day and play a game on Sunday. Compare this to the salaries of educators, firemen, police officers... people who make a difference and it's ludicrous.
It amazes me how many sports figures, one the money goes away, turn to crime, abuse, and less than laudable lifestyles, yet while they can still catch a ball, they're treated like deities.
I've got a family member who's obsessed with football - pro, college, high-school, you name it. He neglects his family, his job and his responsibilities to both during the season. He participates in Fantasy football (as if 500+ real games aren't enough). He can't remember to pay his bills but can quote last years season rushing yardage for two dozen players. Needless to say, I think he's a fool.
So to answer the Question, Uhm, No I'm not into NFL football other than an interesting societal perversion of values. >
Old man rant off
Thank you for bearing with me.
NFL = No F*ckin Life
I'd rather find a pick-up game in my neighborhood, make art, ride my mtn. bike, spend time with my wife, tinker in the garage, see a movie, listen to my son's band, take a nap, read a book... well just about anything other than watch those overpaid fools and commentators. 
Millions of dollars to practice several hours a day and play a game on Sunday. Compare this to the salaries of educators, firemen, police officers... people who make a difference and it's ludicrous.
It amazes me how many sports figures, one the money goes away, turn to crime, abuse, and less than laudable lifestyles, yet while they can still catch a ball, they're treated like deities.
I've got a family member who's obsessed with football - pro, college, high-school, you name it. He neglects his family, his job and his responsibilities to both during the season. He participates in Fantasy football (as if 500+ real games aren't enough). He can't remember to pay his bills but can quote last years season rushing yardage for two dozen players. Needless to say, I think he's a fool.
So to answer the Question, Uhm, No I'm not into NFL football other than an interesting societal perversion of values. >
Old man rant off
Thank you for bearing with me.
koop
Reply #32 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:53 AM
Deifying sports figures goes back at least as far as Greco-Roman times. It probably has some Darwinian/Jungian survival archetype origin. The guy who could throw the rock farthest got the biggest portion of meat. It is probably as harmless to society as paying actors millions of dollars. Both sports figures and actors provide entertainment and neither are great role models.
Fools will be fools with or without football.
Reply #32 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:53 AM
Deifying sports figures goes back at least as far as Greco-Roman times. It probably has some Darwinian/Jungian survival archetype origin. The guy who could throw the rock farthest got the biggest portion of meat. It is probably as harmless to society as paying actors millions of dollars. Both sports figures and actors provide entertainment and neither are great role models.
Fools will be fools with or without football.
Tarkus
Reply #35 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 4:12 PM
Reply #35 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 4:12 PM
Dangeruss: They're not being paid millions of dollars to practice and play a game on Sunday. They're getting paid millions of dollars to entertain millions of people. You know, just like those actors in the movies you go to.
TasT: I like the way you think!
TasT: I like the way you think!
elvee
Reply #36 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 5:51 PM
Reply #36 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 5:51 PM
What if you were a AllPro NFL football player making mad money...more money than you will ever need. Would you consider yourself a fool?
Just a question.
Just a question.
Chris
Reply #37 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 5:56 PM
Reply #37 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 5:56 PM
I would just like to add, re: last night's game. YEAH PATS!!!!!
paxx
Reply #38 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:25 PM
Reply #38 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:25 PM
Yes, it IS indeed crazy the salary athletes are getting paid nowadays. And actors too. Tis the reason no one in his right mind can affort to go see a game and also the reason movies are now over $10. C-R-A-Z-Y. I've only been once to a sporting event (hockey) and it was my boss's ticket (to thank me). 150$ ticket. Did I say C-R-A-Z-Y!!!
But I still enjoy to watch it on TV once in a while. But I must say football is not my forte. I watched the finals of the US Open though! Wow, Sampras is a god!
But I still enjoy to watch it on TV once in a while. But I must say football is not my forte. I watched the finals of the US Open though! Wow, Sampras is a god!
paxx
Reply #39 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:27 PM
Reply #39 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:27 PM
But it does say a lot about a society that pays its entertainers more than its doctors or teacher. shame...
jarget
Reply #40 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:39 PM
Reply #40 Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:39 PM
I've loved NFL football since I was 10 years old(since 1970) and I don't care how much the athletes get paid because I love the game and I'll always watch. AND I don't ignore my family nor do I sacrifice my morals and values just because I'm a sports fan. My Mama didn't raise no fool. Nobody's perfect. For instance take a look at "Actor, MOVIE Star" Robert Downey Jr. 
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Reply #21 Sunday, September 8, 2002 8:33 PM