NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport

Rugby Saint II · 10-11-2020, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

That's the whole point of professional sports. They are a business. Their primary purpose is to make money for their owners and/or investors. Hell, college football is now a business and no longer a pure sport. It's best that we all recognize that fact and expect nothing more. It really relieves the stress.

Unfortunately, you are right. I never really watched wrestling but I thought they were pretty tough to take those beatings. Then I found it's all choreographed. The razor blades used to come out for the shock of seeing blood. Wrestling and the NFL are allowed to rig a match for the desired outcome and that is what makes it entertainment. I get it. I just don't like it.

It's just another reason I don't watch the NFL games anymore besides the Saints and their opponents. I've got KC/Raiders game on mute in the background now but I only look at it occasionally and hope there's a big play when I watch.

The problem is that I don't respect the game anymore. Professional football has changed so much that I almost don't recognize it. I certainly don't understand the rules that are not enforced by the zebras except at their digression to move the game forward to their preconceived determination of the outcome.

Sorry, if I'm ranting but I'm just so deeply disappointed that it's not a game anymore where men can battle to see who is the winner. It's basically an infomercial. Rant over!

ChrisXVI · 10-11-2020, 02:31 PM

So much big NFL news today and it makes me sad that Rapoport is sitting at home with his freshly shorn sack unable to report on it.

AsylumGuido · 10-11-2020, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Unfortunately, you are right. I never really watched wrestling but I thought they were pretty tough to take those beatings. Then I found it's all choreographed. The razor blades used to come out for the shock of seeing blood. Wrestling and the NFL are allowed to rig a match for the desired outcome and that is what makes it entertainment. I get it. I just don't like it.

It's just another reason I don't watch the NFL games anymore besides the Saints and their opponents. I've got KC/Raiders game on mute in the background now but I only look at it occasionally and hope there's a big play when I watch.

The problem is that I don't respect the game anymore. Professional football has changed so much that I almost don't recognize it. I certainly don't understand the rules that are not enforced by the zebras except at their digression to move the game forward to their preconceived determination of the outcome.

Sorry, if I'm ranting but I'm just so deeply disappointed that it's not a game anymore where men can battle to see who is the winner. It's basically an infomercial. Rant over!

I've got Sunday Ticket game mix on right now with all seven games at once and loving it while keeping up with my three fantasy teams and cooking some chicken wings!

To each his own!!

AsylumGuido · 10-11-2020, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

So much big NFL news today and it makes me sad that Rapoport is sitting at home with his freshly shorn sack unable to report on it.

Poor guy. And waxing is so much more efficient.

K Major · 10-11-2020, 03:04 PM

Matty Ice averaging about 5 yards per pass today.

Atlanta could be looking at the #1 pick in the next draft.

ChrisXVI · 10-11-2020, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Poor guy. And waxing is so much more efficient.

ChrisXVI · 10-11-2020, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Matty Ice averaging about 5 yards per pass today.

Atlanta could be looking at the #1 pick in the next draft.

I just looked up his contract situation and it’s impossible for them to trade him next year. I don’t know what they would do if they had the #1 pick. The logical thing would be trade down with a team that wants Trevor Lawrence.

Vrillon82 · 10-11-2020, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

The NFL has had their values lowered tremendously under Godhell. The dollar is worth more than the game. God, I hate that man! Mama' told me not to hate anyone but I can't help myself. He's Satan!

Since Goodell became commissioner.

I got to do extensive research to conclude it, but most every playoff game including conference championships have been won by the bigger TV market team. Theirs been some exceptions usually by the home team including us in 09 season.

Rugby Saint II · 10-12-2020, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

That's the whole point of professional sports. They are a business. Their primary purpose is to make money for their owners and/or investors. Hell, college football is now a business and no longer a pure sport. It's best that we all recognize that fact and expect nothing more. It really relieves the stress.

I actually recorded then watched the Dallas game. I was able to watch the game in less than two hours and I have to admit it was good to relax, watch football, and listen to Troy Aikman give his insight. I didn't hear a single political view point and it reminded me of the good old days of laying up on the couch watching football all day.

You were right Guido. Looking at it from your view point made the game worth watching again. It is still a shame that it's no longer a sport for gladiators now but rather a choreographed dance. But hey, on the bright side rugby hasn't sold out. It was here before football and will be here long after and that is my true love.

Cruize · 10-12-2020, 06:09 PM

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10-11-2020, 02:15 PM	#11
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport Originally Posted by AsylumGuido That's the whole point of professional sports. They are a business. Their primary purpose is to make money for their owners and/or investors. Hell, college football is now a business and no longer a pure sport. It's best that we all recognize that fact and expect nothing more. It really relieves the stress. Unfortunately, you are right. I never really watched wrestling but I thought they were pretty tough to take those beatings. Then I found it's all choreographed. The razor blades used to come out for the shock of seeing blood. Wrestling and the NFL are allowed to rig a match for the desired outcome and that is what makes it entertainment. I get it. I just don't like it. It's just another reason I don't watch the NFL games anymore besides the Saints and their opponents. I've got KC/Raiders game on mute in the background now but I only look at it occasionally and hope there's a big play when I watch. The problem is that I don't respect the game anymore. Professional football has changed so much that I almost don't recognize it. I certainly don't understand the rules that are not enforced by the zebras except at their digression to move the game forward to their preconceived determination of the outcome. Sorry, if I'm ranting but I'm just so deeply disappointed that it's not a game anymore where men can battle to see who is the winner. It's basically an infomercial. Rant over! gosaints1 likes this.
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10-11-2020, 02:31 PM	#12
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport So much big NFL news today and it makes me sad that Rapoport is sitting at home with his freshly shorn sack unable to report on it. saintsfan1976, SmashMouth and SaintGnome like this.

10-11-2020, 02:33 PM	#13
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Unfortunately, you are right. I never really watched wrestling but I thought they were pretty tough to take those beatings. Then I found it's all choreographed. The razor blades used to come out for the shock of seeing blood. Wrestling and the NFL are allowed to rig a match for the desired outcome and that is what makes it entertainment. I get it. I just don't like it. It's just another reason I don't watch the NFL games anymore besides the Saints and their opponents. I've got KC/Raiders game on mute in the background now but I only look at it occasionally and hope there's a big play when I watch. The problem is that I don't respect the game anymore. Professional football has changed so much that I almost don't recognize it. I certainly don't understand the rules that are not enforced by the zebras except at their digression to move the game forward to their preconceived determination of the outcome. Sorry, if I'm ranting but I'm just so deeply disappointed that it's not a game anymore where men can battle to see who is the winner. It's basically an infomercial. Rant over! I've got Sunday Ticket game mix on right now with all seven games at once and loving it while keeping up with my three fantasy teams and cooking some chicken wings! To each his own!!

10-11-2020, 02:37 PM	#14
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport Originally Posted by ChrisXVI So much big NFL news today and it makes me sad that Rapoport is sitting at home with his freshly shorn sack unable to report on it. Poor guy. And waxing is so much more efficient. ChrisXVI likes this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Poor guy. And waxing is so much more efficient.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport Originally Posted by K Major Matty Ice averaging about 5 yards per pass today. Atlanta could be looking at the #1 pick in the next draft. I just looked up his contract situation and it’s impossible for them to trade him next year. I don’t know what they would do if they had the #1 pick. The logical thing would be trade down with a team that wants Trevor Lawrence.

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Vrillon82 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,127	Re: NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II The NFL has had their values lowered tremendously under Godhell. The dollar is worth more than the game. God, I hate that man! Mama' told me not to hate anyone but I can't help myself. He's Satan! Since Goodell became commissioner. I got to do extensive research to conclude it, but most every playoff game including conference championships have been won by the bigger TV market team. Theirs been some exceptions usually by the home team including us in 09 season. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: NFL, Roger Goodell Drop Hammer On Ian Rapoport Originally Posted by AsylumGuido That's the whole point of professional sports. They are a business. Their primary purpose is to make money for their owners and/or investors. Hell, college football is now a business and no longer a pure sport. It's best that we all recognize that fact and expect nothing more. It really relieves the stress. I actually recorded then watched the Dallas game. I was able to watch the game in less than two hours and I have to admit it was good to relax, watch football, and listen to Troy Aikman give his insight. I didn't hear a single political view point and it reminded me of the good old days of laying up on the couch watching football all day. You were right Guido. Looking at it from your view point made the game worth watching again. It is still a shame that it's no longer a sport for gladiators now but rather a choreographed dance. But hey, on the bright side rugby hasn't sold out. It was here before football and will be here long after and that is my true love.
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