NFL and what a joke It is

Circa · Jan 3, 2015

I was a young man the last time I could watch a game without being frustrated. After watching the Raven's play at the Steelers tonight I really doubt I ever watch another. Penalties, Interceptions, targeting without the penalties. I feel for our kids whom have to deal with the narcissism of those in control of these teams once they get drafted. NFL=WWE

IrishSteelhead · Jan 3, 2015

NFL and what a joke It is

I wouldn't consider a Steelers-Ravens game a good example of how all NFL games are played. That game is a bloodbath.

GoldenDomer · Jan 3, 2015

Without the Giants being respectable, I haven't had the same excitement about the NFL. College is just sooooo much more appealing.

NDRock · Jan 3, 2015

I don't know, playoff football is great.

notredomer23 · Jan 3, 2015

If it wasn't for fantasy football, I would have zero interest in the NFL outside of a few Giants games and the playoffs.

DonnieNarco · Jan 4, 2015

I'm a Colts fan and I find the NFL to be boring just because it's the same thing every year for them. Win 11 games, flame out in the playoffs. Yawn.

DogDaysIrish · Jan 4, 2015

NFL is garbage. That is all.

stlnd01 · Jan 4, 2015

College football >10X The NFL.

BobbyMac · Jan 4, 2015

I lived through the 80's and the 49ers, Redskins, Bears and Giants. I doubt the NFL will ever match that.

Classic Irish · Jan 4, 2015

I thought I was the only one who would rather watch grass grow than watch the NFL. Glad to know I'm not alone.

dshans · Jan 4, 2015

Classic Irish said:
I thought I was the only one who would rather watch grass grow than watch the NFL. Glad to know I'm not alone.

Get with the times.

It's "watch the field turf installed" ...

irishff1014 · Jan 4, 2015

The so called safety era of the NFL and the rule changes are ruining the game.

IrishJayhawk · Jan 4, 2015

irishff1014 said:
The so called safety era of the NFL and the rule changes are ruining the game.

I disagree. I think it will save the game. With what we know about brain injuries, the NFL would eventually be held criminally liable without changes.

irishff1014 · Jan 4, 2015

IrishJayhawk said:
I disagree. I think it will save the game. With what we know about brain injuries, the NFL would eventually be held criminally liable without changes.

Everyone has their own opinion.

IrishJayhawk · Jan 4, 2015

irishff1014 said:
Everyone has their own opinion.

Agreed. I wasn't trying to be argumentative. Just sharing mine.

Corry · Jan 4, 2015

DonnieNarco said:
I'm a Colts fan and I find the NFL to be boring just because it's the same thing every year for them. Win 11 games, flame out in the playoffs. Yawn.

I'll trade you I'm a Jags fan.

irishff1014 · Jan 4, 2015

IrishJayhawk said:
Agreed. I wasn't trying to be argumentative. Just sharing mine.

I completely understand. And games like last night rivals play each other so hard and fast helment to helment is going to happen and most time it wasn't on purpose. If the DB is already committed to hit around the waste and the RB puts his head down to me that's no ones fault but more times then not the db gets called on it.

IrishJayhawk · Jan 4, 2015

irishff1014 said:
I completely understand. And games like last night rivals play each other so hard and fast helment to helment is going to happen and most time it wasn't on purpose. If the DB is already committed to hit around the waste and the RB puts his head down to me that's no ones fault but more times then not the db gets called on it.

I think the implementation is messy at times. I cringe at some of the calls, particularly when players are shown on replay to have led with their shoulders.

But I think the commitment to safety is pretty vital to the continued success of the league. Too many stories like Seau, Duerson, and even players at lower levels with CTE (even high school kids) for the league to stand pat.

BeauBenken · Jan 4, 2015

DonnieNarco said:
I'm a Colts fan and I find the NFL to be boring just because it's the same thing every year for them. Win 11 games, flame out in the playoffs. Yawn.

Corry said:
I'll trade you I'm a Jags fan.

Seriously, complain a little more, Donnie. The Colts have gone to the Super Bowl twice out of the last 8 or 9 years.

You're out of your element, Donnie.

Grahambo · Jan 4, 2015

Haters gonna hate.

stlnd01 · Jan 4, 2015

I've got no problem with rules changes designed to keep players from having chronic brain injuries for the rest of their lives.

I just think the NFL product is way overhyped, relative to the entertainment value of most of the games (playoffs excepted), and I have trouble with the ways that the league in general treats most of its players as disposable parts.

The whole thing's a joyless exercise in brutality. College football's much more fun. And at least theoretically the players are getting more out of the deal than a couple years' paycheck and a lot of kicks in the head.

Circa · Jan 11, 2015

I personally can't stand watching the Cowgirls. Now for that call, Dez Bryant this week to follow last weeks debacle of a PI call is so ridiculous I'm wondering If they should just shut the NFL down completely. No, Really. Seriously!

Rhode Irish · Jan 11, 2015

The NFL can be infuriating sometimes, but anyone that does not love professional football is weird and unAmerican.

irishfan · Jan 11, 2015

Rhode Irish said:
The NFL can be infuriating sometimes, but anyone that does not love professional football is weird and unAmerican.

This. It is very, very tough to beat NFL playoff football.

wizards8507 · Jan 11, 2015

irishfan said:
This. It is very, very tough to beat NFL playoff football.

I won't watch a single second of the NHL regular season but playoff hockey is the best there is.

Classic Irish · Jan 11, 2015

Rhode Irish said:
The NFL can be infuriating sometimes, but anyone that does not love professional football is weird and unAmerican.

I guess I'm weird and un-American. If the NFL were to close its doors tomorrow, I wouldn't shed a tear.

Circa · Jan 11, 2015

Rhode Irish said:
The NFL can be infuriating sometimes, but anyone that does not love professional football is weird and unAmerican.[/QUOTE

Ok, If ya promise to help change the name to freedom NFL I may change my mind.

Rhode Irish · Jan 11, 2015

Classic Irish said:
I guess I'm weird and un-American. If the NFL were to close its doors tomorrow, I wouldn't shed a tear.

So indulge me...how can a person that likes football enough to post here and not like the better version of football that is played on Sundays?

FearTheBeard · Jan 11, 2015

Nah, cant beat the NFL. NBA is a joke and has way to long of a season, can only watch the playoffs. MLB is good but games drag on too damn long. Always find myself watching NFL even if its just the Jags and Titans on a thursday night, its the ultimate team sport

Circa · Jan 11, 2015

Rhode Irish said:
So indulge me...how can a person that likes football enough to post here and not like the better version of football that is played on Sundays?

anymore I enjoy watching our guys and following them. I'm not sure there is a better version of CFB. If you asked me around 1996 I would have stated the same as you but as my father said in the early 90's; referee's reviewing their mistakes will ruin this game.

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