Boycotting the NFL in 2012 - Page 4

Islayphile · 04-12-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dave

February through August is always the best time to be a Redskins fan.

Aint that the truth

OLS · 04-12-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Your opinions of the aims of players is speculation too, Brad. So not only do I/we not have a clue, but, no offense, neither do you! It's ALL speculation!

Yep, that's why I specifically stated this "So speculation about their aims
based on what they say to the media is useless, I think."

OLS · 04-12-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Your opinions of the aims of players is speculation too, Brad. So not only do I/we not have a clue, but, no offense, neither do you! It's ALL speculation!

Yep, that's why I specifically stated this "So speculation about their aims
based on what they say to the media is useless, I think."

What's more, I think Roger Goodell killed Trayvon Martin....This Zimmerman guy is just a patsy.

04-12-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ols

yep, that's why i specifically stated this "so speculation about their aims
based on what they say to the media is useless, i think."

what's more, i think roger goodell killed trayvon martin....this zimmerman guy is just a patsy.

lmao!

Pseudosacred · 04-12-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

i got the first draft pick in our fantasy baseball league that i'm running. I've never got first draft pick in anything, ever. Yahoo must love me this year. Miguel cabrera, yeah!!!

you took cabrera over fielder or votto??????!!!!!!

icehog3 · 04-12-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

you took cabrera over fielder or votto??????!!!!!!

Cabrera will probably be close to Prince in HRs, best him in triples, and hit for a much better average.

Who is this Votto you speak of?

Blak Smyth · 04-12-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

This is what sports is all about!!!

Even a Skins fan can work himself into such a frenzy as to be excited about football! This stuff is better'n drugs.

February through August is always the best time to be a Redskins fan.

True, but THIS year will be different, haha Hahahah Bahahahahahahahaha

Oh and I got the best player in baseball with the overall #2 pick this year! KEMP! (A bit bias, but the numbers don't lie)

Texan in Mexico · 04-12-2012, 02:39 PM

OLS - I believe I understand your statement and I agree with you. You are not looking for a pity party or to have us join forces with you. Thankfully you live in a country where you can voice your opinion and this Forum has always been a place where we respect each other's opinions.

Unfortunately, as they are dealing with billions of dollars of annual revenues and pending lawsuits, hypocrisy raised its head for the good of the majority. As mentioned above, if the hammer didn't drop it would have been a boon for existing litigation.

Again, I agree with you up to the Martin reference, IMHO it is too soon for that joke.
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Starscream · 04-12-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

If they screw up and lose Brees, which they really deserve to at this point, I don't blame you. I wouldn't watch them either.
I'm gonna get directv, the NFL package, and go into a football coma from Thursday till Monday, watching every single NFL game every week, cause I love that sh1t.
I'm super excited to see how Griffen 3 and Luck work out, and I'm gonna watch Cam Newton tear it up, and see how Peyton does in Denver. It looks like an exceptional year coming up.

Cam is a BEAST! Gotta love a QB with that swag. Go Panthers!

Starscream · 04-12-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Who is this Votto you speak of?

You're going to Hell for that, Tom.

Starscream · 04-12-2012, 09:27 PM

Brad, I enjoy your posts and your presence here, so I'm going to be honest here, no offense intended.
I think this thread that you have created have been similar to a few threads that I have created here, especially in the sports section. In the past, I have made a judgement and a decision and I posted it here looking for acceptance, yet there was no acceptance by the members here at CA. I still firmly stand behind my thoughts, opinions, and decisions, even if the majority here say I am wrong. I don't think that you created this thread for the sole purpose of looking for acceptance in your decision, but deep down, maybe even subconsciously, you created this thread looking for someone to back you and agree with you. It didn't happen, and it's ok. You made a decision, you can back it and at the end of the day, you can still live with yourself and accept it. That's a good thing. I may not agree with you entirely on this subject, although I do see where you're coming from, and I respect your decision.
I may be way off base here, but this thread reminds me of a few that I have started over the years. No harm, no foul either way. At the end of the day, we here are ALL friends and BOTls, and whether or not everyone agrees with you or not, we still can respect your decision.

icehog3 · 04-12-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

You're going to Hell for that, Tom.

Among other things.

Starscream · 04-13-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Among other things.

I'm right there with ya.

OLS · 04-13-2012, 09:14 AM

I respect your opinion starscream, but no, I really just put it up there to let people know that I was pissed off about the
penalty, and for my own sake, that was the last straw. And I LOVE the Saints. Hard to imagine doing something that
counter-intuitive. Why miss football to protest a penalty against your team. I fully understand all the opinions
where people say this is a REAL problem in the league and they were warned twice and they did it anyway. Do Raiders
fans resent people thinking their team plays dirty? Do Eagles fans resent that people consider them the worst fans
in the league? It's all relative. I agree that you have to protect the pumpkins of these players WHO CHOOSE to play a
dangerous game and they do it for the money. It's all relative. I am not anti-fair play. I am anti bullying by the league
office. RIGHT OR WRONG, I resent their actions and I intend to protest.

Why I chose to make a thread on it is simple, I was frustrated by the severity of the penalty and I am a member
in good standing. I COULD do it so I DID IT. I am not looking for sympathy for me or my team.
The league can kiss my entire A$$.

Starscream · 04-13-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OLS

I respect your opinion starscream, but no, I really just put it up there to let people know that I was pissed off about the
penalty, and for my own sake, that was the last straw. And I LOVE the Saints. Hard to imagine doing something that
counter-intuitive. Why miss football to protest a penalty against your team. I fully understand all the opinions
where people say this is a REAL problem in the league and they were warned twice and they did it anyway. Do Raiders
fans resent people thinking their team plays dirty? Do Eagles fans resent that people consider them the worst fans
in the league? It's all relative. I agree that you have to protect the pumpkins of these players WHO CHOOSE to play a
dangerous game and they do it for the money. It's all relative. I am not anti-fair play. I am anti bullying by the league
office. RIGHT OR WRONG, I resent their actions and I intend to protest.

Why I chose to make a thread on it is simple, I was frustrated by the severity of the penalty and I am a member
in good standing. I COULD do it so I DID IT. I am not looking for sympathy for me or my team.
The league can kiss my entire A$$.

Fair enough, Brad.

Stephen · 04-17-2012, 06:23 PM

Well, ESPN made sure that a lot of people will be boycotting MNF this upcoming season. Holy crap, that might be the worst MNF schedule ever. The good thing is at least I won't be dragging ass into work on Tuesday morning.

OLS · 06-22-2012, 08:49 AM

Kanye West says the NFL hates black people.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-den...0948--nfl.html

timj219 · 06-22-2012, 09:03 AM

The punishment was appropriate because the crime was aimed straight at the pockets of the other owners. Put yourself in the shoes of an owner who just signed Aaron Rodgers to a multiyear deal that includes $35 million in guaranteed money. Now another team gives a linebacker a bonus of a few 10s of thousands of dollars to injure Rodgers and his career is over. Not only are you out the $35 million but your team just went from perennial playoff contender to also-ran. Ticket sales, sponsorship deals, merchandising right in the toilet.

The Saints bounty program was a serious threat to the profitablility of every team in the league and they're lucky the penalty was no worse.

smitty81 · 06-22-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Well, ESPN made sure that a lot of people will be boycotting MNF this upcoming season. Holy crap, that might be the worst MNF schedule ever. The good thing is at least I won't be dragging ass into work on Tuesday morning.

I'll be watching one of the games.

icehog3 · 09-09-2012, 10:41 PM

So they reinstated the players, Brad, is the boycott over?

04-12-2012, 02:39 PM	#68
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 OLS - I believe I understand your statement and I agree with you. You are not looking for a pity party or to have us join forces with you. Thankfully you live in a country where you can voice your opinion and this Forum has always been a place where we respect each other's opinions. Unfortunately, as they are dealing with billions of dollars of annual revenues and pending lawsuits, hypocrisy raised its head for the good of the majority. As mentioned above, if the hammer didn't drop it would have been a boon for existing litigation. Again, I agree with you up to the Martin reference, IMHO it is too soon for that joke. Posted via Mobile Device

04-12-2012, 09:27 PM	#71
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 Brad, I enjoy your posts and your presence here, so I'm going to be honest here, no offense intended. I think this thread that you have created have been similar to a few threads that I have created here, especially in the sports section. In the past, I have made a judgement and a decision and I posted it here looking for acceptance, yet there was no acceptance by the members here at CA. I still firmly stand behind my thoughts, opinions, and decisions, even if the majority here say I am wrong. I don't think that you created this thread for the sole purpose of looking for acceptance in your decision, but deep down, maybe even subconsciously, you created this thread looking for someone to back you and agree with you. It didn't happen, and it's ok. You made a decision, you can back it and at the end of the day, you can still live with yourself and accept it. That's a good thing. I may not agree with you entirely on this subject, although I do see where you're coming from, and I respect your decision. I may be way off base here, but this thread reminds me of a few that I have started over the years. No harm, no foul either way. At the end of the day, we here are ALL friends and BOTls, and whether or not everyone agrees with you or not, we still can respect your decision. __________________ Insert quote here.

04-13-2012, 09:14 AM	#74
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 I respect your opinion starscream, but no, I really just put it up there to let people know that I was pissed off about the penalty, and for my own sake, that was the last straw. And I LOVE the Saints. Hard to imagine doing something that counter-intuitive. Why miss football to protest a penalty against your team. I fully understand all the opinions where people say this is a REAL problem in the league and they were warned twice and they did it anyway. Do Raiders fans resent people thinking their team plays dirty? Do Eagles fans resent that people consider them the worst fans in the league? It's all relative. I agree that you have to protect the pumpkins of these players WHO CHOOSE to play a dangerous game and they do it for the money. It's all relative. I am not anti-fair play. I am anti bullying by the league office. RIGHT OR WRONG, I resent their actions and I intend to protest. Why I chose to make a thread on it is simple, I was frustrated by the severity of the penalty and I am a member in good standing. I COULD do it so I DID IT. I am not looking for sympathy for me or my team. The league can kiss my entire A$$.

04-17-2012, 06:23 PM	#76
Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 Well, ESPN made sure that a lot of people will be boycotting MNF this upcoming season. Holy crap, that might be the worst MNF schedule ever. The good thing is at least I won't be dragging ass into work on Tuesday morning.

06-22-2012, 08:49 AM	#77
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 Kanye West says the NFL hates black people. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-den...0948--nfl.html

06-22-2012, 09:03 AM	#78
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 The punishment was appropriate because the crime was aimed straight at the pockets of the other owners. Put yourself in the shoes of an owner who just signed Aaron Rodgers to a multiyear deal that includes $35 million in guaranteed money. Now another team gives a linebacker a bonus of a few 10s of thousands of dollars to injure Rodgers and his career is over. Not only are you out the $35 million but your team just went from perennial playoff contender to also-ran. Ticket sales, sponsorship deals, merchandising right in the toilet. The Saints bounty program was a serious threat to the profitablility of every team in the league and they're lucky the penalty was no worse. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

09-09-2012, 10:41 PM	#80
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Boycotting the NFL in 2012 So they reinstated the players, Brad, is the boycott over? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!