ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change

SaintPauly · 05-25-2010, 10:03 PM

Am I the only one who has noticed, that for the past two weeks, everytime the OT rule change has been mentioned, on either Sportscenter, or NFL Live, they ALWAYS show the footage of Hartley's kick to win the NFCCG?

I am not one to believe in conspiracys for the most part, but this is straight up finger pointing. I'm sorry, was that game, the ONLY one decided by a field goal last year? In fact, let's look at the history of plays like this in the postseason itself. Was this the ONLY conference championship ever decided by a field goal in OT? Didn't Mylanta do the same thing to the Vikings in 98? I don't remember any attempts after that, in the off season to change the rules.

If they want to change the rules, FINE, but do they have to single us out, everytime it's talked about? Vikings lost that game, BECAUSE OF TURNOVERS! Not because of an unfair rule in overtime. ESPN is just as bad as the whiny Viking fans in my opinion.

Rugby Saint II · 05-26-2010, 03:42 PM

I agree with your analysis. They just can't stand it that the Saints are winners. On the bright side I do enjoy watching Hartley split the uprights.

skymike · 05-26-2010, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by saintpaul25

Am I the only one who has noticed, that for the past two weeks, everytime the OT rule change has been mentioned, on either Sportscenter, or NFL Live, they ALWAYS show the footage of Hartley's kick to win the NFCCG?

I am not one to believe in conspiracys for the most part, but this is straight up finger pointing. I'm sorry, was that game, the ONLY one decided by a field goal last year? In fact, let's look at the history of plays like this in the postseason itself. Was this the ONLY conference championship ever decided by a field goal in OT? Didn't Mylanta do the same thing to the Vikings in 98? I don't remember any attempts after that, in the off season to change the rules.

If they want to change the rules, FINE, but do they have to single us out, everytime it's talked about? Vikings lost that game, BECAUSE OF TURNOVERS! Not because of an unfair rule in overtime. ESPN is just as bad as the whiny Viking fans in my opinion.

I approve of this message and your breasts.

I guess we can all it the Hartley Rule. Spread that term around, so eventually it becomes commonspeak, and embarrases the NFL.

Saint_LB · 05-26-2010, 05:44 PM

It is the work of the devil. He does not like his place being frozen-over and is trying to do everything in his power to make sure it doesn't ever happen again! It won't work, though.

SmashMouth · 05-26-2010, 05:53 PM

I kinda like seeing us with the winning field goal over and over and over....

Kinda brings home and reminds the world that: WE ARE SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!

WHO DAT!

TWO DAT!

SAINT_MICHAEL · 05-26-2010, 06:04 PM

I try to stay away from ESPN as much as possible. But it shows low character of them (no suprise there) if they do indeed show Hartley's kick every time they cover the change. But rather than be a conspiracy against the Saints, I chalk it up to more of their revolting love afair with Favre.

SAINT_MICHAEL · 05-26-2010, 06:17 PM

And I agree with Sky Mike in approving Selma's breasts.

Srgt. Hulka · 05-26-2010, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

I approve of this message and your breasts.

I guess we can all it the Hartley Rule. Spread that term around, so eventually it becomes commonspeak, and embarrases the NFL.

Hartley's Rule... I like that. Rep from me.

I also am in complete breast approval, and everything else approval.

It's still hard to beat SpeedyRon's avatar though.

CheramieIII · 05-26-2010, 06:32 PM

They can all kiss my big fat hairy arse! We won and no matter what happens we will always be Superbowl Champions so get the f*&k over it!

skymike · 05-26-2010, 07:34 PM

Remember, its the Hartley Rule. Spread it around. Those of you who are bi-boardal, carry it elsewhere.
All phrases and terms have to start somewhere.

05-25-2010, 10:03 PM	#1
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change Am I the only one who has noticed, that for the past two weeks, everytime the OT rule change has been mentioned, on either Sportscenter, or NFL Live, they ALWAYS show the footage of Hartley's kick to win the NFCCG? I am not one to believe in conspiracys for the most part, but this is straight up finger pointing. I'm sorry, was that game, the ONLY one decided by a field goal last year? In fact, let's look at the history of plays like this in the postseason itself. Was this the ONLY conference championship ever decided by a field goal in OT? Didn't Mylanta do the same thing to the Vikings in 98? I don't remember any attempts after that, in the off season to change the rules. If they want to change the rules, FINE, but do they have to single us out, everytime it's talked about? Vikings lost that game, BECAUSE OF TURNOVERS! Not because of an unfair rule in overtime. ESPN is just as bad as the whiny Viking fans in my opinion.
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05-26-2010, 03:42 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change I agree with your analysis. They just can't stand it that the Saints are winners. On the bright side I do enjoy watching Hartley split the uprights.

05-26-2010, 05:05 PM	#3
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change Originally Posted by saintpaul25 Am I the only one who has noticed, that for the past two weeks, everytime the OT rule change has been mentioned, on either Sportscenter, or NFL Live, they ALWAYS show the footage of Hartley's kick to win the NFCCG? I am not one to believe in conspiracys for the most part, but this is straight up finger pointing. I'm sorry, was that game, the ONLY one decided by a field goal last year? In fact, let's look at the history of plays like this in the postseason itself. Was this the ONLY conference championship ever decided by a field goal in OT? Didn't Mylanta do the same thing to the Vikings in 98? I don't remember any attempts after that, in the off season to change the rules. If they want to change the rules, FINE, but do they have to single us out, everytime it's talked about? Vikings lost that game, BECAUSE OF TURNOVERS! Not because of an unfair rule in overtime. ESPN is just as bad as the whiny Viking fans in my opinion. I approve of this message and your breasts. I guess we can all it the Hartley Rule. Spread that term around, so eventually it becomes commonspeak, and embarrases the NFL.

05-26-2010, 05:44 PM	#4
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change It is the work of the devil. He does not like his place being frozen-over and is trying to do everything in his power to make sure it doesn't ever happen again! It won't work, though.
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05-26-2010, 05:53 PM	#5
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,200 Blog Entries: 29	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change I kinda like seeing us with the winning field goal over and over and over.... Kinda brings home and reminds the world that: WE ARE SUPER BOWL CHAMPS! WHO DAT! TWO DAT!

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SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change I try to stay away from ESPN as much as possible. But it shows low character of them (no suprise there) if they do indeed show Hartley's kick every time they cover the change. But rather than be a conspiracy against the Saints, I chalk it up to more of their revolting love afair with Favre.
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05-26-2010, 06:17 PM	#7
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change And I agree with Sky Mike in approving Selma's breasts.
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05-26-2010, 06:28 PM	#8
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change Originally Posted by skymike I approve of this message and your breasts. I guess we can all it the Hartley Rule. Spread that term around, so eventually it becomes commonspeak, and embarrases the NFL. Hartley's Rule... I like that. Rep from me. I also am in complete breast approval, and everything else approval. It's still hard to beat SpeedyRon's avatar though.

05-26-2010, 06:32 PM	#9
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change They can all kiss my big fat hairy arse! We won and no matter what happens we will always be Superbowl Champions so get the f*&k over it!

05-26-2010, 07:34 PM	#10
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: ESPN's coverage of OT Rule Change Remember, its the Hartley Rule. Spread it around. Those of you who are bi-boardal, carry it elsewhere. All phrases and terms have to start somewhere.