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Football

Shorty2U — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 06:48:58 GMT

I know Im probably in the minority. BUT I don't see the thrill of football. My DH rarely watches although he is a Denver fan we are on the east coast so he doesn't get to see them play much. thus he doesn't watch much, (thankfully) OR watch any other teams. He DOES watch the Superbowl.

So tonight the Eagles played the Saints. My DH decides to watch because nothing was on tv and my son is an Eagles fan since hes a toddler (approximately 30 years). Anyway, I watched tonight for the first time in 20 years..lol.

So the Eagles are winning, then at the end with like 3 seconds to go, the Saints who are losing get to kick so they win. IMO they should have to make a touch down. How hard is it to kick a ball, no kidding they are going to win.

I will never see the thrill. They stand around for 90% of the game while the clock ticks and get paid millions of dollars to make a few plays in hours, and they have stupid rules. I think its simply a big gimmick and a money making machine.

I said to my husband, if you want to watch real talent watch the Olympics! lol. (the only sports I watch). Oh I lie, I watch the Superbowl at HALFTIME to see the MUSIC SHOW!

Well Im thankful I don't have to sit through these games all the time like some women whose husbands live for football.

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Sushismom — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 06:58:13 GMT

I'm assuming you mean a field goal. If so, that's a valid way of scoring. The Saints would have needed to drive down the field close enough to attempt a field goal, usually at least around the opposing team's 35 yard line. Any further than that and it's difficult to make the goal.

As for how hard it is to kick a ball, tell that to the many teams who've lost because they've missed the field goal. The snap can be bad, the defense may block the kick, the holder doesn't line up the ball properly, the kicker just snubs the kick. It's not an automatic score.

Naturally, you're more than entitled to not like football. Not everyone must like every sport. There are several sports in which I have no interest. However, I chose not to denigrate them as I'm aware others like them. To each her own.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:00:52 GMT

football fan here......the two games today were excellent! i always love to see close games when i am watching the playoffs and my team is no longer in it. looking forward to a win tomorrow by the CHARGERS, my second team.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RAVENS 2014-2015!!!!! i am already looking forward to the draft and next season.

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Sushismom — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:06:42 GMT

Well, my first team is out of the playoffs. But my second team still has a chance. Go Niners!!!

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Kalli — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:13:10 GMT

Shorty2U, I'm with ya on this! I used to be a huge football fan. But over the years I've lost respect for many of the players. They seem like a bunch of overpaid cry-babies who misbehave, use drugs, act like they're all that and above the rest of us. They make tons of money and 10 years later many are broke financially and broken down physically.

Lately I've seen on the news that some want to sue the NFL because they have brain damage. I think damage to their bodies was an obvious consequence of their sport. Unless someone forced each of them to play, they made that choice on their own.

-Kalli

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Shorty2U — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:32:30 GMT

On 1/4/2014 Sushismom said:
I'm assuming you mean a field goal. If so, that's a valid way of scoring. The Saints would have needed to drive down the field close enough to attempt a field goal, usually at least around the opposing team's 35 yard line. Any further than that and it's difficult to make the goal.

As for how hard it is to kick a ball, tell that to the many teams who've lost because they've missed the field goal. The snap can be bad, the defense may block the kick, the holder doesn't line up the ball properly, the kicker just snubs the kick. It's not an automatic score.

Naturally, you're more than entitled to not like football. Not everyone must like every sport. There are several sports in which I have no interest. However, I chose not to denigrate them as I'm aware others like them. To each her own.

Thank you for taking the time to explain. Yes I know why they got to kick. I just think its dumb because they are so close so it is doubtful they will miss and so they just played around till seconds are left then they got close to kick. lol. Well I just don't care for how it is run. (The rules the game in general). But you are right to each their own.

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bikerbabe — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:43:41 GMT

I live for football (not really, but close to it). I love other sports as well, but nothing close to the NFL. Couldn't be married to a man who didn't love it also. Thinking about it, I've always dated "jocks" - and married one. You'd be surprised. Many athletes are outstanding men of high morals. The good guys just don't get all the press attention.

Hey, I don't like clothes shopping, owning a zillion shoes, getting diamonds or wearing dresses (don't even own one except my wedding gown) or some of the stereotypical things women are supposed to like.

Signed,

Lifelong Pittsburgh Steeler Girl

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sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:44:09 GMT

I don't care for football either---it's always great to hear someone admit that too---I'm in the heart of Bronco country and Mr Sylvia is a diehard fan---even the years when they don't win at all---also a big hockey fan--I've watched (a tiny bit at a time) to figure it out a little---still doesn't Interest me---I' ll be thinking of you, Shorty

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MomOf4 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 08:23:05 GMT

I'm in the minority but I LOVE LOVE LOVE football!! My fingers are crossed that my Denver Broncos will be in the Super Bowl!!!

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PIT-HAG Melissa — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 08:24:19 GMT

Speaking of football, the Colts had an AMAZING come back last night!

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MomOf4 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 08:41:06 GMT

On 1/5/2014 EMTHeart13 said:
Speaking of football, the Colts had an AMAZING come back last night!

LOL It's still tonight here in Calif. but yes indeed the Colts were INCREDIBLE!!!!

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Qwackertoo — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:29:28 GMT

Well for regulation time that is the way it works. They have changed how it works in overtime. A team cannot just score a field goal. They have to score a touchdown OR the other team has to have had the opportunity to have possession of the ball.

Not NFL but ask University of Alabama's Coach Nick Saban about missed field goals.

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shesallthat — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:40:57 GMT

i LOVE NFL football! i bleed black and gold for my boys - that is all! my guys tell me all the time it is scary the person i become when my team is playing! i had to lay down after last nights game! the only time i am interested in another team is when they are on the field with us though. otherwise i have no use for them until then but the guys will watch a variety of teams that they like.

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Luv2Decorate — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:52:06 GMT

I love Football. High School, College and the NFL.

I love fantasy football (which I WON this year 13-3) The guys I play with are floored. Ha! I study it, research players, who they are playing, the playing conditions and past games for patterns. Ha! Obsessed? Maybe.

My favorite is College Football. The rivalries are great. Ohio State-Michigan, Michigan State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn, Notre Dame-USC, and the list goes on and on. The Bowl games this year have been phenomenal. We've watched all of them. Some of them a few times, like the Rose Bowl!!

Now that the season is beginning to wind down, we focus a lot on College Basketball, even though we've been watching it all along, we try to catch more games. My pick to win it all is Michigan State Spartans. Fabulous team!

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momma3gs — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:53:54 GMT

I LOVE football and can't get enough of it. DH and I go into a funk after the Super Bowl because the off-season seems so long. My team, the Giants, didn't do well this year (understatement) so we want Denver to go all the way. Love Peyton Manning.

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chumlee_ — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:55:32 GMT

On 1/5/2014 Luv2Decorate said:
I love Football. High School, College and the NFL.

I love fantasy football (which I WON this year 13-3) The guys I play with are floored. Ha! I study it, research players, who they are playing, the playing conditions and past games for patterns. Ha! Obsessed? Maybe.

My favorite is College Football. The rivalries are great. Ohio State-Michigan, Michigan State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn, Notre Dame-USC, and the list goes on and on. The Bowl games this year have been phenomenal. We've watched all of them. Some of them a few times, like the Rose Bowl!!

Now that the season is beginning to wind down, we focus a lot on College Basketball, even though we've been watching it all along, we try to catch more games. My pick to win it all is Michigan State Spartans. Fabulous team!

I knew I liked you!! The Spartans are a good pick, fabulous year for us! cheers! chum

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FrostyBabe — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:56:09 GMT

I have absolutely no interest in football, basketball,baseball or auto racing, but I understand those who do. I LOVE hockey. It's all a matter of individual preference.

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brii — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:02:10 GMT

I love football. It helps if you understand the game.

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Sushismom — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:08:43 GMT

On 1/5/2014 Qwackertoo said:
Well for regulation time that is the way it works. They have changed how it works in overtime. A team cannot just score a field goal. They have to score a touchdown OR the other team has to have had the opportunity to have possession of the ball.

Not NFL but ask University of Alabama's Coach Nick Saban about missed field goals.

My understanding of overtime rules is the team that possesses the ball first must score a touchdown on its initial possession to win. If that doesn't happen, the team to score first, either by touchdown, field goal, or safety, wins.

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RetRN — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:09:58 GMT

Go-Pack-Go. I will be watching the game. It is going to be VERY cold.