AS FANS, WE DESERVE BETTER. PERIOD.

vpheughan · 12-30-2021, 10:00 AM

Did you know?

Just to remind everyone that the NFL has defined itself in court as a Sports Entertainment Business.

It's amazing that a bunch of Supposedly Grown Ass Men have their lives RULED by something they have absolutely ZERO control over!

Something that isn't even "REAL" it's all a show!! Sports Entertainment Business remember?

You guys get together and watch Ole Yeller over and over and over and over and over yet still cry like Tommy Kirk when Ole Yeller gets put down?

skymike · 01-02-2022, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

Did you know?
Just to remind everyone that the NFL has defined itself in court as a Sports Entertainment Business.

It has a "Self Employed Models" ring to it, doesnt it?

Very glad to not be subjecting myself & my mental state to the decisions of
these buffoons. Its been above 80 degrees for about 2 weeks on the Gulf Coast,

your tagline "Lets Go Guido!" LOL

gumbeau · 01-02-2022, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

It has a "Self Employed Models" ring to it, doesnt it?

Very glad to not be subjecting myself & my mental state to the decisions of
these buffoons. Its been above 80 degrees for about 2 weeks on the Gulf Coast,

your tagline "Lets Go Guido!" LOL

Hey Skymike,

I kinda miss the old days back when I believed the NFL was an actual sport, mostly for the good times shared with friends.

Sitting in the stands in the Superdome, I knew my NFL fandom was over within moments of the infamous no-call.

My family, season ticket holders for decades, hasn’t attended a game since. Some still watch, although with a lot less enthusiasm. My only connection to the NFL is to pay enough attention to discuss the Saints with my mother, who isn’t giving up on her 55 years of Saints quite yet.

This year has only fortified the impression that the NFL seeks to influence games while maintaining the plausible deniability of “incompetent” referees.

Unfortunately, I now don’t believe Superbowl XLIV was real either. The Saints were brief benefactors of the NFL machinations because of Katrina.

Life is certainly better without the emotional high and low of really being invested in being a Saint’s fan but, just like when you discover Santa Claus isn’t real, Christmas and fall just aren’t the same.

I was a fool, but a happy fool. I am a little jealous of the folks who can’t see what I see.

Good to see you post again. Every time I hear you on the radio, I think about Big Woodrow’s and the fun times.

The world has moved on.

Cheers and happy new year.

skymike · 01-02-2022, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by gumbeau

Hey Skymike,
I kinda miss the old days back when I believed the NFL was an actual sport, mostly for the good times shared with friends.
Sitting in the stands in the Superdome, I knew my NFL fandom was over within moments of the infamous no-call.
My family, season ticket holders for decades, hasn’t attended a game since. Some still watch, although with a lot less enthusiasm. My only connection to the NFL is to pay enough attention to discuss the Saints with my mother, who isn’t giving up on her 55 years of Saints quite yet.
This year has only fortified the impression that the NFL seeks to influence games while maintaining the plausible deniability of “incompetent” referees.
Unfortunately, I now don’t believe Superbowl XLIV was real either. The Saints were brief benefactors of the NFL machinations because of Katrina.
Life is certainly better without the emotional high and low of really being invested in being a Saint’s fan but, just like when you discover Santa Claus isn’t real, Christmas and fall just aren’t the same.
I was a fool, but a happy fool. I am a little jealous of the folks who can’t see what I see.
Good to see you post again. Every time I hear you on the radio, I think about Big Woodrow’s and the fun times.
The world has moved on.
Cheers and happy new year.

Hey Gumbeau! good to hear from you.
Woodrow's is a great memory, and so is all my Saints Fandom. I believe XLIV was totally real, just like all the losing we endured. I sat above Gleason's Block in the Terrace & I could feel the Curse go up through the Roof.

The NFL diluted itself 20 ways, but I was done, when all the kaepernick sh** started again. Drew's hostage situation was the last straw.
Its not a boycott. I dont expect a call from Goodell. I just lost interest. I'm certainly not giving money to people who hate.

But it was fantastic being a part of such a huge Fellowship. For a time, the only color that mattered was your jersey. I miss the black and gold caravan
I drove in from Hou to NOLA, and you know, honestly, it was even more exciting, during the losing days, to run into another person wearing Saints gear, somewhere like Shreveport. My biz card still has a gold Fleur.

I love Louisiana, love New Orleans, and my Louisiana/NOLA/WhoDat friends.
We still have our annual Hou-Dat Boil-- you're invited.
And I have no objection to joining the old gang and catching a game, just to enjoy the fellowship again.

Honestly, it just hasnt crossed my mind a lot, because my biz is booming, and I have no clue, when the Saints play, or who they play anymore. - says guy who used to plan his LIFE around the New Orleans Saints season schedule.

Rugby Saint II · 01-02-2022, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by gumbeau

Hey Skymike,

I kinda miss the old days back when I believed the NFL was an actual sport, mostly for the good times shared with friends.

Sitting in the stands in the Superdome, I knew my NFL fandom was over within moments of the infamous no-call.

My family, season ticket holders for decades, hasn’t attended a game since. Some still watch, although with a lot less enthusiasm. My only connection to the NFL is to pay enough attention to discuss the Saints with my mother, who isn’t giving up on her 55 years of Saints quite yet.

This year has only fortified the impression that the NFL seeks to influence games while maintaining the plausible deniability of “incompetent” referees.

Unfortunately, I now don’t believe Superbowl XLIV was real either. The Saints were brief benefactors of the NFL machinations because of Katrina.

Life is certainly better without the emotional high and low of really being invested in being a Saint’s fan but, just like when you discover Santa Claus isn’t real, Christmas and fall just aren’t the same.

I was a fool, but a happy fool. I am a little jealous of the folks who can’t see what I see.

Good to see you post again. Every time I hear you on the radio, I think about Big Woodrow’s and the fun times.

The world has moved on.

Cheers and happy new year.

I know just what you mean about football not being a sport anymore and how it took away the enthusiasm from wondering how the games would it end. Now the NFL is "entertainment" with a parallel to wrestling. It's fun to watch but the game is choreographed toward a predetermined conclusion.

What gets me is that gambling became legal after it was introduced as entertainment not sports. What people bet on a game where the refs can't make the correct call and it often changes the outcomes of the games? Not me. SMH

12-30-2021, 10:00 AM	#1
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,544	Re: AS FANS, WE DESERVE BETTER. PERIOD. Did you know? Just to remind everyone that the NFL has defined itself in court as a Sports Entertainment Business. It's amazing that a bunch of Supposedly Grown Ass Men have their lives RULED by something they have absolutely ZERO control over! Something that isn't even "REAL" it's all a show!! Sports Entertainment Business remember? You guys get together and watch Ole Yeller over and over and over and over and over yet still cry like Tommy Kirk when Ole Yeller gets put down? SmashMouth, gumbeau, skymike and 2 others like this.
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01-02-2022, 05:41 AM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: AS FANS, WE DESERVE BETTER. PERIOD. Originally Posted by vpheughan Did you know? Just to remind everyone that the NFL has defined itself in court as a Sports Entertainment Business. It has a "Self Employed Models" ring to it, doesnt it? Very glad to not be subjecting myself & my mental state to the decisions of these buffoons. Its been above 80 degrees for about 2 weeks on the Gulf Coast, your tagline "Lets Go Guido!" LOL SmashMouth and gumbeau like this.

01-02-2022, 06:15 AM	#3
gumbeau Where Y'at? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 519	Re: AS FANS, WE DESERVE BETTER. PERIOD. Originally Posted by skymike It has a "Self Employed Models" ring to it, doesnt it? Very glad to not be subjecting myself & my mental state to the decisions of these buffoons. Its been above 80 degrees for about 2 weeks on the Gulf Coast, your tagline "Lets Go Guido!" LOL Hey Skymike, I kinda miss the old days back when I believed the NFL was an actual sport, mostly for the good times shared with friends. Sitting in the stands in the Superdome, I knew my NFL fandom was over within moments of the infamous no-call. My family, season ticket holders for decades, hasn’t attended a game since. Some still watch, although with a lot less enthusiasm. My only connection to the NFL is to pay enough attention to discuss the Saints with my mother, who isn’t giving up on her 55 years of Saints quite yet. This year has only fortified the impression that the NFL seeks to influence games while maintaining the plausible deniability of “incompetent” referees. Unfortunately, I now don’t believe Superbowl XLIV was real either. The Saints were brief benefactors of the NFL machinations because of Katrina. Life is certainly better without the emotional high and low of really being invested in being a Saint’s fan but, just like when you discover Santa Claus isn’t real, Christmas and fall just aren’t the same. I was a fool, but a happy fool. I am a little jealous of the folks who can’t see what I see. Good to see you post again. Every time I hear you on the radio, I think about Big Woodrow’s and the fun times. The world has moved on. Cheers and happy new year. iceshack149, SmashMouth, skymike and 1 others like this.

01-02-2022, 07:50 AM	#4
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: AS FANS, WE DESERVE BETTER. PERIOD. Originally Posted by gumbeau Hey Skymike, I kinda miss the old days back when I believed the NFL was an actual sport, mostly for the good times shared with friends. Sitting in the stands in the Superdome, I knew my NFL fandom was over within moments of the infamous no-call. My family, season ticket holders for decades, hasn’t attended a game since. Some still watch, although with a lot less enthusiasm. My only connection to the NFL is to pay enough attention to discuss the Saints with my mother, who isn’t giving up on her 55 years of Saints quite yet. This year has only fortified the impression that the NFL seeks to influence games while maintaining the plausible deniability of “incompetent” referees. Unfortunately, I now don’t believe Superbowl XLIV was real either. The Saints were brief benefactors of the NFL machinations because of Katrina. Life is certainly better without the emotional high and low of really being invested in being a Saint’s fan but, just like when you discover Santa Claus isn’t real, Christmas and fall just aren’t the same. I was a fool, but a happy fool. I am a little jealous of the folks who can’t see what I see. Good to see you post again. Every time I hear you on the radio, I think about Big Woodrow’s and the fun times. The world has moved on. Cheers and happy new year. Hey Gumbeau! good to hear from you. Woodrow's is a great memory, and so is all my Saints Fandom. I believe XLIV was totally real, just like all the losing we endured. I sat above Gleason's Block in the Terrace & I could feel the Curse go up through the Roof. The NFL diluted itself 20 ways, but I was done, when all the kaepernick sh** started again. Drew's hostage situation was the last straw. Its not a boycott. I dont expect a call from Goodell. I just lost interest. I'm certainly not giving money to people who hate. But it was fantastic being a part of such a huge Fellowship. For a time, the only color that mattered was your jersey. I miss the black and gold caravan I drove in from Hou to NOLA, and you know, honestly, it was even more exciting, during the losing days, to run into another person wearing Saints gear, somewhere like Shreveport. My biz card still has a gold Fleur. I love Louisiana, love New Orleans, and my Louisiana/NOLA/WhoDat friends. We still have our annual Hou-Dat Boil-- you're invited. And I have no objection to joining the old gang and catching a game, just to enjoy the fellowship again. Honestly, it just hasnt crossed my mind a lot, because my biz is booming, and I have no clue, when the Saints play, or who they play anymore. - says guy who used to plan his LIFE around the New Orleans Saints season schedule. iceshack149 likes this.

01-02-2022, 12:49 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: AS FANS, WE DESERVE BETTER. PERIOD. Originally Posted by gumbeau Hey Skymike, I kinda miss the old days back when I believed the NFL was an actual sport, mostly for the good times shared with friends. Sitting in the stands in the Superdome, I knew my NFL fandom was over within moments of the infamous no-call. My family, season ticket holders for decades, hasn’t attended a game since. Some still watch, although with a lot less enthusiasm. My only connection to the NFL is to pay enough attention to discuss the Saints with my mother, who isn’t giving up on her 55 years of Saints quite yet. This year has only fortified the impression that the NFL seeks to influence games while maintaining the plausible deniability of “incompetent” referees. Unfortunately, I now don’t believe Superbowl XLIV was real either. The Saints were brief benefactors of the NFL machinations because of Katrina. Life is certainly better without the emotional high and low of really being invested in being a Saint’s fan but, just like when you discover Santa Claus isn’t real, Christmas and fall just aren’t the same. I was a fool, but a happy fool. I am a little jealous of the folks who can’t see what I see. Good to see you post again. Every time I hear you on the radio, I think about Big Woodrow’s and the fun times. The world has moved on. Cheers and happy new year. I know just what you mean about football not being a sport anymore and how it took away the enthusiasm from wondering how the games would it end. Now the NFL is "entertainment" with a parallel to wrestling. It's fun to watch but the game is choreographed toward a predetermined conclusion. What gets me is that gambling became legal after it was introduced as entertainment not sports. What people bet on a game where the refs can't make the correct call and it often changes the outcomes of the games? Not me. SMH jnormand, skymike and Boston Saint like this.

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