albertjohn Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 An observation from over the pond. I hadn't realised the season had started until last night, when I watched the Bears game. Only been to the USA once (Kewanee, Ill) and the bloke my wife and I stayed with lived in Illinois and is a Bears fan - so they became my team. I'm no expert though, but it's a great spectator sport. And no, it's nothing to do with men in tights! I like the fact that (as was evident in one of the later games last night) that a player can be given a 15yrd penalty after scoring a TD for a bit of completely unnecessary verbal to the opposition. The commentator did state the proper infringement but I can't remember. American football players are required to respect the decision of the refs. Cricket is my main sport and kids are taught this respect from day 1. In soccer in the UK, there is ZERO respect for refs. Whether they are any good or not is not really the point. Let the administrators deal with it. I have watch 2 of my sons progress through youth football and from an early age they think it's OK to talk back to a ref. They see Wayne Rooney etal do it every week on TV with no comeback, so why not? But the parents are worse! Will be following the Bears with great interest this season. There's an NFL game at Wembley this year again, so I might try to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnastynebr Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 There is definately something oddly but true about that statement. I'm also a Mizzou fan but don't expect much for a few years. lol I'm all about college FB. If you go to High School and College in a place like Lincoln, NE, you cant help but get into it. If pro football ran after the college season, I might be inclined to give it a shake, but I cant spend 2 days a week sitting on my aZZ watching football. Its only 3 weeks into the season, and my wife is already waiting for it to end. Look on the bright side Mizzou fan, next year the best team in the Big XII north will be in the Big X, so you can roll up on Kansas, K State, I State, and Baylor before you have to play Texas or Oklahoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 I'm all about college FB. If you go to High School and College in a place like Lincoln, NE, you cant help but get into it. If pro football ran after the college season, I might be inclined to give it a shake, but I cant spend 2 days a week sitting on my aZZ watching football. Its only 3 weeks into the season, and my wife is already waiting for it to end. Look on the bright side Mizzou fan, next year the best team in the Big XII north will be in the Big X, so you can roll up on Kansas, K State, I State, and Baylor before you have to play Texas or Oklahoma. I like the way you think. Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I like the NFL but I love college football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Uh..the Other football..you mean midgets running around in shorts pretending to have major heart attacks to get a penalty kick... ..you meant soccer... Good response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I like the NFL but I love college football. Same way I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm a diehard Saints fan & I root for LSU too. I learned how to ride a bike in the old Saints stadium ffs. Definitely been a Saints fan since before it was cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZep2112 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Ahhh, a diehard Bears fan. Good luck to you and THE BEARS! The refs, I mean luck is not on the side of my lousy Rams! +1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Same old Rams, just different players. Wish we could turn the clock back to the Greatest Show on Turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Same old Rams, just different players. Wish we could turn the clock back to the Greatest Show on Turf. Yeah man, I think we all miss those days. In retrospect I think the Rams are just a few pieces of the puzzle from becoming a real contender. Next year would look more promising if there is no lockout. Fat chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I won't watch football on my own, but I will watch with the guys in my family when visiting for Thanksgiving or dinners on Sundays etc. I played in High school, I enjoy playing, and watching in person but not TV. Interesting aside, I found out I won a contest at work for sales achievements and I'm going to the Atlantic Bowl on Sunday in Moncton for free, with some kind of free coat I've yet to see, should be good times. The Argos vs the Eskis, I don't care about either team particularly but seeing it live is different than tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I won't watch football on my own, but I will watch with the guys in my family when visiting for Thanksgiving or dinners on Sundays etc. I played in High school, I enjoy playing, and watching in person but not TV. Interesting aside, I found out I won a contest at work for sales achievements and I'm going to the Atlantic Bowl on Sunday in Moncton for free, with some kind of free coat I've yet to see, should be good times. The Argos vs the Eskis, I don't care about either team particularly but seeing it live is different than tv. Should be a fun experience. It might even change the way you feel about the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Went to my first Raven's football tailgate yesterday B) These pics don't even capture a fraction of the amount of people tailgating in B'More. Every parking lot for blocks and blocks around the stadium are filled with grilling, cooking, drinking, playing etc. There was even a few bands performing here and there. The rain put a slight damper on things, but not too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sadly I'm a die hard Buffalo Bills fan. We are a unique bunch. You have to be to lose four Superbowls in a row and still keep your sanity!! Plus we have 2 Stanley Cup losses. Our time will come though. Tailgating in Buffalo is a ton of fun. It's a ritual here, Buffalo wings and all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooligan Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 O-H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Go LIONS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Go LIONS!!! Well on their way to another perfect record! In my life time I have seen 3 Pistons championships and more than a few finals appearances 3 World Series appearances by the Tigers and 1 championship 4 Stanley Cups and enough playoff wins to choke a horse AND 1 single playoff game by the Liedowns that they got their a$$ beat in. worst franchise ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartsPvt Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Well... Tonight it's Bears VS Packers. Pre-season..Packers were picked to destroy..and this game was to be a gimmie. My Bears have surprised..but are given just a "puncher's chance". Tonight we'll see. I have never been a trash talker or prognosticator..played ball in HS and college..so I guess I never learned that. Never guessed a victory..and certainly never talked one.. I do know where I'll be tonight..and if you wanted to learn how to swear in Italian...er..and English..Spanish..and some unknown to man languages.. You'd be at my home.. Go BEARS... No guitar tonight.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartsPvt Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 The Lions.. I would not be suprised to see the Lions win 6-7 games this year...when you get Stafford back. They are young and talented..but still learning how to win. I think you have the right coach. They'll jell i think..and that young talent will show up at some point. I hope you do well..especially against the Packers..Vikings.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartsPvt Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 BEARS WIN..BEARS WIN...BEARS WIN... I love Football... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 The Lions.. I would not be suprised to see the Lions win 6-7 games this year...when you get Stafford back. They are young and talented..but still learning how to win. I think you have the right coach. They'll jell i think..and that young talent will show up at some point. I hope you do well..especially against the Packers..Vikings.. Let the Liedowns win a road game and then we'll talk. Their streak for road losses is 22. That's got to be a record. You could fill their whole roster with pro bowlers and they'd still lose every road game this season. Should be fun to watch them try to have another perfect season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Let the Liedowns win a road game and then we'll talk. Their streak for road losses is 22. That's got to be a record. You could fill their whole roster with pro bowlers and they'd still lose every road game this season. Should be fun to watch them try to have another perfect season. Did you see the game against the Vikes? Two interceptions IN THE ENDZONE within a couple of minutes and ended up losing by 10 points. Yeah, they could have won, and the Vikes fumbled again. The only thing that could make the Lions worse, would be if they played in Chicago, more specifically, Wrigley Field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wow the Rams actually impressed me Sunday. 30-16 over the Redskins. I sure didn't see that one coming. Mizzou won also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wow the Rams actually impressed me Sunday. 30-16 over the Redskins. I sure didn't see that one coming. Mizzou won also? Maybe they'll turn out to be something this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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