The NFL is enforcing their copyright on the Super**wl, and going after the big culprits who abuse the system: churches. That's right, churches and their Super**wl parties are singlehandedly costing the NFL millions... or BILLIONS of dollars in advertisement revenue. Just like Christianity brought the downfall of the Roman Empire, so too might FBC Anywhere, USA cause the demise of the National Football League. So beware... no showing the Super**wl on a TV larger than 55", and for crying out loud, don't call it a Super**wl Party!! Call it an NFL Championship Party or Big Game Watching Party... or maybe call it what it REALLY is: Funny Commercial Watching Party. Because seriously, who really cares about the Super**wl when the Cowboys aren't in it?
Take that SBC! Watch the commercials in small groups at your houses on your undersized TV's!
Showing posts with label General Football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label General Football. Show all posts
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Friday, November 10, 2006
If College Football Teams Were Simpsons Characters...
I found this blog today. If you pay attention to college football and are familiar with the Simpsons, this will definitely make you laugh.
Click here to read the blog.
Enjoy!
Click here to read the blog.
Enjoy!
Why We Can't Fault the Big East
On the way to work on Mondays and Wednesdays, I listen to a sports talk show on ESPN radio. I think it's called The Big Easy, but I'm not too sure. Anyway, these homers from louisville call in and talk about not getting respect and how they deserve it and blah blah blah. Then, these other homers from Lexington (UK) or other places call and say that Louisville is awful and the Big East is terrible, and blah blah blah. It's a never ending discussion that has dominated this show for the last four weeks. Frankly, how much can you beat a dead horse? Is there nothing else to talk about in the world of sports? But that's not where I'm going with this.
Here's my perspective on the situation. Yes, the Big East seems to be a weak conference. And we'll never know how good these teams are until they actually play a talented team outside their conference. (This is why bowl games are so good.) The truth of the matter is this: we cannot trash louisville or the big east. It is not their fault that the BCS is a joke. I believe the adage is 'don't hate the player, hate the game.' The BCS system is a complete joke, and it makes very little sense that we depend on computers to determine who should play in the national championship game. Here's an idea... PLAYOFFS. (Cue Jim Mora... Playoffs? Are you kidding me? Playoffs?) I won't elaborate on this because I don't want to follow the example of the Big Easy and beat a dead horse. It's been talked about already. Let's just say the current college football postseason is a joke, and it's not the fault of Louisville or the Big East. Unless you want to blame them for just being terrible...
Here's my perspective on the situation. Yes, the Big East seems to be a weak conference. And we'll never know how good these teams are until they actually play a talented team outside their conference. (This is why bowl games are so good.) The truth of the matter is this: we cannot trash louisville or the big east. It is not their fault that the BCS is a joke. I believe the adage is 'don't hate the player, hate the game.' The BCS system is a complete joke, and it makes very little sense that we depend on computers to determine who should play in the national championship game. Here's an idea... PLAYOFFS. (Cue Jim Mora... Playoffs? Are you kidding me? Playoffs?) I won't elaborate on this because I don't want to follow the example of the Big Easy and beat a dead horse. It's been talked about already. Let's just say the current college football postseason is a joke, and it's not the fault of Louisville or the Big East. Unless you want to blame them for just being terrible...
Friday, September 22, 2006
Another Friday and What I will not discuss
Another friday and another post. It couldn't get any better than this. There are many things upon which I might rant and rave, and there are other things upon which I might humbly comment.
I've resolved not to talk about the debacle that occurred in San Antonio last weekend. I promise I won't draw the parallel between an unnamed coach not going for two last year against Clemson and subsequently losing by one point on a last second field goal, and this year going for it on fourth and inches on your own 30 with two minutes to go with a four point lead and practically asking to lose the game...... (how many prepositions can you fit in one sentence?)
I've resolved not to talk about how if we do lose to LA Tech this weekend, I may be forced to actually follow the NFL this year. And I surely won't talk about what texas tceh (i know it seems as if i spelled tceh wrong, but turns out, i was spelling it wrong my whole life... check out the classic non-photoshopped pic at the end of this post) might do to us next weekend because our linebackers are soft and our defensive backs play scared.
Please people, there are more things going on in this world than college football. For example, my mom and wife and grandparets and health teacher and everyone has always told me that spinach is good for you. They tried to explain (unconvincingly) "Come on! It's not going to kill you!" Well, as it turns out, I was right all along.
Helen and I are ready for a break. Luckily, in Kentucky, they have these things called "fall breaks." What an invention! I remember at A&M we got out of school for MLK, Thanksgiving, that "non-religious" friday right before that "non-religious" Sunday in the Spring somehow affiliated with pastels and a giant rabbit, and also Spring Break. Rain or shine, electricity or no electricity, we even went the afternoon of September 11, 2001. But we do get a fall break here, and we're excited. Unfortunately, our fall breaks are not the same week in October, which means I'll be researching and writing a position paper during mine... Helen's will be more eventful because the Magnusons will be coming to visit and we are so excited about that too!
Sooner or later, I will comment on some things of some worth, but until then, please enjoy the aforementioned ITT tceh picture.
Until next time.... keep on keepin on.
I've resolved not to talk about the debacle that occurred in San Antonio last weekend. I promise I won't draw the parallel between an unnamed coach not going for two last year against Clemson and subsequently losing by one point on a last second field goal, and this year going for it on fourth and inches on your own 30 with two minutes to go with a four point lead and practically asking to lose the game...... (how many prepositions can you fit in one sentence?)
I've resolved not to talk about how if we do lose to LA Tech this weekend, I may be forced to actually follow the NFL this year. And I surely won't talk about what texas tceh (i know it seems as if i spelled tceh wrong, but turns out, i was spelling it wrong my whole life... check out the classic non-photoshopped pic at the end of this post) might do to us next weekend because our linebackers are soft and our defensive backs play scared.
Please people, there are more things going on in this world than college football. For example, my mom and wife and grandparets and health teacher and everyone has always told me that spinach is good for you. They tried to explain (unconvincingly) "Come on! It's not going to kill you!" Well, as it turns out, I was right all along.
Helen and I are ready for a break. Luckily, in Kentucky, they have these things called "fall breaks." What an invention! I remember at A&M we got out of school for MLK, Thanksgiving, that "non-religious" friday right before that "non-religious" Sunday in the Spring somehow affiliated with pastels and a giant rabbit, and also Spring Break. Rain or shine, electricity or no electricity, we even went the afternoon of September 11, 2001. But we do get a fall break here, and we're excited. Unfortunately, our fall breaks are not the same week in October, which means I'll be researching and writing a position paper during mine... Helen's will be more eventful because the Magnusons will be coming to visit and we are so excited about that too!
Sooner or later, I will comment on some things of some worth, but until then, please enjoy the aforementioned ITT tceh picture.
Until next time.... keep on keepin on.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
the new clock rules
First, let me say that I love college football. This is a great time of year, and it gets better when we get into conference play and perennial powerhouses actually play real teams instead of high schools. (yes I realize last week #1 and #2 played... although #2 hardly looked like #2, thanks and gig 'em... but that is the exception rather than the rule.
All that to say, September, October, November and December are good months for TV on saturday. But there is something I must speak against. Of all the things lacking in college football, the NCAA picked one of the least important to fix. They could have decided that it is ridiculous to have a math formula determine who plays in the national championship, and decided to create an eight team playoff whereby the national champion would be determined. It works in high school, I-AA, the NFL.......... why can't it work in Division I-A? (I think it has to do with money, bowls, and sponsorships, but I can't put my finger on it.)
Or what about car dealerships (allegedly) paying players (allegedly) truckloads of money for (allegedly) very little work? maybe the NCAA could spend some time investigating that? (Rhett and bob... i'm looking in your direction)
No, the NCAA decided theyd throw us all a curveball. I know, let's completely ruin everyone's end of game strategy by messing with the change of possession clock rules. In case you haven't heard, the clock now starts on the whistle after a punt or other change of possession. also, the clock now starts when the ball is kicked on kickoffs, rather than when the ball makes contact. Why? With regard to football, I can't figure it out. But I do know this. TV wants nice little 3 hour packages so they can play afternoon blockbusters (allegedly) with no name actors that no one cares about.
So, I found this little website that you can use if you are as opposed to this as I am.
Sign this petition at www.wehatethenewclockrules.com and blog about it. Because that's about all we can do, since the NCAA is a dark overlord who will not be challenged.
That's it. I feel better.
All that to say, September, October, November and December are good months for TV on saturday. But there is something I must speak against. Of all the things lacking in college football, the NCAA picked one of the least important to fix. They could have decided that it is ridiculous to have a math formula determine who plays in the national championship, and decided to create an eight team playoff whereby the national champion would be determined. It works in high school, I-AA, the NFL.......... why can't it work in Division I-A? (I think it has to do with money, bowls, and sponsorships, but I can't put my finger on it.)
Or what about car dealerships (allegedly) paying players (allegedly) truckloads of money for (allegedly) very little work? maybe the NCAA could spend some time investigating that? (Rhett and bob... i'm looking in your direction)
No, the NCAA decided theyd throw us all a curveball. I know, let's completely ruin everyone's end of game strategy by messing with the change of possession clock rules. In case you haven't heard, the clock now starts on the whistle after a punt or other change of possession. also, the clock now starts when the ball is kicked on kickoffs, rather than when the ball makes contact. Why? With regard to football, I can't figure it out. But I do know this. TV wants nice little 3 hour packages so they can play afternoon blockbusters (allegedly) with no name actors that no one cares about.
So, I found this little website that you can use if you are as opposed to this as I am.
Sign this petition at www.wehatethenewclockrules.com and blog about it. Because that's about all we can do, since the NCAA is a dark overlord who will not be challenged.
That's it. I feel better.
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