The NFL and NBA thread - Page 769

**victor meldrew** · September 25th, 2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wildtig2013

Regarding my post above, someone at the other forum ID him as

This is my reply:

His actual name is Anthony, but picked up the nickname as a child from his parents, something to do with his attitude. Once his sister started using it he was stuck with it for life.

Hopefully this annoying oik was constantly gabbing because of his links to the Bucs, lets hope the Colts avoid MNF, his other team.

Sad we are discussing the analyst rather than the game which went down to the wire.

**Arturo2nd** · September 25th, 2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HugoHackenbush

Last weekend illustrates why I don't bet on the NFL.

The Bills, a 16 point underdog goes out and creams the Vikings, who were in the NFC championship game last season.

The Lions got creamed by the Jets opening weekend, who followed that up by losing to the Browns. Then the Lions win going away against the Patriots.

There are many weird things that happen in the NFL, but we are nearing the point when we can separate the good teams from the bad. Injuries can disrupt teams, e.g., Jacksonville playing without its star running back, left tackle, right guard. I avoided the Bills & Vikings because the spread was too big, but got burned by the Eagles failing to cover. Falcons & Saints was too close to call. The line was unfavorable for Bears & Cardinals.

But you are mostly right. We don't know what we are going to get from many of these teams and it is best to err on the side of caution when betting.

**Motorboater** · September 29th, 2018, 01:07 AM

I'm a little worried about the Rams. I think they might be really good and deny Carolina a SB place.

Watching NBL teams play NBA teams is kind of lame.

**victor meldrew** · September 29th, 2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorboater

I'm a little worried about the Rams. I think they might be really good and deny Carolina a SB place.

Don't be we all know the Redskins will win the Superbowl.

**Motorboater** · September 29th, 2018, 12:22 PM

I didn't know?

But hey! West Ham leading Man utd 2-0 atm???

**jesegr** · September 29th, 2018, 03:20 PM

I've got ATL over Cincy this week in my pick em league.

**HugoHackenbush** · October 1st, 2018, 07:51 PM

Boy, that Fins team yesterday looked a lot like the Fins team of last year. Not that I was expecting them to to beat NE, but certainly hoped for a more competitive game.

One minor gripe, and one that certainly would not have affected the outcome at all, but it's one the officials continually get wrong: the fumble scrum. When a player has been contacted by an opposing player, is on the ground and takes possession of the football, he is down by contact and the play is over. Instead the officials allow two (or more) players to fight over possession.

In yesterday's game Tannehill runs after the muffed snap and is tackled. While on the ground he reaches out with his left arm and pulls the football to his shoulder. At this point the play should be blown dead, and possession should stay with the Fins. Instead the officials allow T-Hill and the Pats player to continue to fight over the ball, until the Pats player finally takes it away from him.

Contact+ground+ball should mean the play is over.

**Reclaimedwg** · October 2nd, 2018, 01:13 AM

Watching Monday Night Football and he's back.

I guess he is part of the ESPN MNF commentary crew.

He is not as talkative today.

Maybe he did read the complaints on ESPN Facebook page and his Twitter page from last week about him talking too much!

**Navvet** · October 2nd, 2018, 01:46 AM

Did anyone see the Ravens/Steelers game last night? Former NFL coach Jeff Fisher has to be the most boring football commentator on the air.

**Arturo2nd** · October 2nd, 2018, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by navvet

Did anyone see the Ravens/Steelers game last night? Former NFL coach Jeff Fisher has to be the most boring football commentator on the air.

Not at all surprising. He was an unimaginative and inept coach. I have never understood how he kept his jobs so long. But then again, Norv Turner is back for another round.

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September 29th, 2018, 12:22 PM	#7685
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,491 Thanked 38,250 Times in 4,299 Posts	I didn't know? But hey! West Ham leading Man utd 2-0 atm??? Last edited by Motorboater; September 29th, 2018 at 12:40 PM..

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HugoHackenbush Veteran Marxist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wherever it's warm Posts: 14,120 Thanks: 205,952 Thanked 336,499 Times in 14,173 Posts	Boy, that Fins team yesterday looked a lot like the Fins team of last year. Not that I was expecting them to to beat NE, but certainly hoped for a more competitive game. One minor gripe, and one that certainly would not have affected the outcome at all, but it's one the officials continually get wrong: the fumble scrum. When a player has been contacted by an opposing player, is on the ground and takes possession of the football, he is down by contact and the play is over. Instead the officials allow two (or more) players to fight over possession. In yesterday's game Tannehill runs after the muffed snap and is tackled. While on the ground he reaches out with his left arm and pulls the football to his shoulder. At this point the play should be blown dead, and possession should stay with the Fins. Instead the officials allow T-Hill and the Pats player to continue to fight over the ball, until the Pats player finally takes it away from him. Contact+ground+ball should mean the play is over. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Just give me your body - I'll give you my brain - it's a fair exchange

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September 29th, 2018, 01:07 AM	#7683
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,491 Thanked 38,250 Times in 4,299 Posts	I'm a little worried about the Rams. I think they might be really good and deny Carolina a SB place. Watching NBL teams play NBA teams is kind of lame.

September 29th, 2018, 03:20 PM	#7686
jesegr Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 442 Thanks: 23,113 Thanked 5,879 Times in 438 Posts	I've got ATL over Cincy this week in my pick em league.

October 2nd, 2018, 01:13 AM	#7688
Reclaimedwg Vintage Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,414 Thanks: 7,709 Thanked 26,946 Times in 3,089 Posts	Watching Monday Night Football and he's back. I guess he is part of the ESPN MNF commentary crew. He is not as talkative today. Maybe he did read the complaints on ESPN Facebook page and his Twitter page from last week about him talking too much!

October 2nd, 2018, 01:46 AM	#7689
Navvet An Old Salt Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8,092 Thanks: 71,662 Thanked 279,503 Times in 8,084 Posts	Did anyone see the Ravens/Steelers game last night? Former NFL coach Jeff Fisher has to be the most boring football commentator on the air.