February 2, 20223 yr 50 minutes ago, mrnyc said: in that case you are "seriously deluded!" https://today.tamu.edu/2022/01/24/why-most-nfl-head-coaches-are-white-behind-the-nfls-abysmal-record-on-diversity/ and add to that how many coaches also played the game, yet white nfl players do not even make up 25%. systematic racism remains a serious issue in the nfl higher ranks, not to mention elsewhere. I think that article is rather intellectually dishonest, but it sounds like the author has made a career out of it so he has to keep doubling down. I think we need to reject the notion that different outcomes are de facto evidence of discrimination. Is the racial makeup of, say, NFL cornerbacks evidence of systematic racism? What about tight ends? Or are there other explanations? Anyways, as I said before - I think the bigger impact this will have is exposing teams that have seemingly paid bonuses to players and/or coaches for tanking. I saw this rumor alleging that the Browns did it in '16 and '17:
February 2, 20223 yr 49 minutes ago, Ram23 said: I think that article is rather intellectually dishonest, but it sounds like the author has made a career out of it so he has to keep doubling down. I think we need to reject the notion that different outcomes are de facto evidence of discrimination. Is the racial makeup of, say, NFL cornerbacks evidence of systematic racism? What about tight ends? Or are there other explanations? Anyways, as I said before - I think the bigger impact this will have is exposing teams that have seemingly paid bonuses to players and/or coaches for tanking. I saw this rumor alleging that the Browns did it in '16 and '17: another whataboutism fail -- try to stay on topic instead of pulling a dishonest trump tactic. as you were absent from school above apparantly, once again -- there is along history of systematic racism across the upper ranks of the nfl. thank your privileged white power shield that you can hide your head from it.
February 2, 20223 yr But at the player level, about 70% are black. Couldn't one argue that white players are underrepresented in the NFL?
February 2, 20223 yr 12 minutes ago, LibertyBlvd said: But at the player level, about 70% are black. Couldn't one argue that white players are underrepresented in the NFL? for the third time, the issue is at the upper levels. to put it another way, its what women in business would call a glass ceiling.
February 8, 20223 yr This Super Bowl feels like the biggest I can remember. From the most heavily bet in history to the most expensive tickets in history. This will also be the “real” global debut of the most expensive stadium ever built in SoFi. Along with a huge star studded half time show all taking place in LaLa land. I’m excited!!! It’s also making the Winter Olympics a zero factor lol. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/02/01/business/super-bowl-tickets/index.html https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/33242750/super-bowl-lvi-cincinnati-bengals-los-angeles-rams-expected-most-heavily-bet-game-ever?platform=amp
February 8, 20223 yr I am surprised but pleased that a Super Bowl featuring two lesser-storied teams is this big.
February 8, 20223 yr 37 minutes ago, GCrites80s said: I am surprised but pleased that a Super Bowl featuring two lesser-storied teams is this big. Same. Good to see.
February 11, 20223 yr superbowl cheatsheet: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33245728/rams-bengals-super-bowl-score-predictions-prop-bets-matchup-keys-kickoff-mvp-picks-betting-advice-more keys to victory: https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/33244310/how-rams-bengals-win-super-bowl-keys-victory-game-breakers-matchups-watch-game-plan-advantages-wins
February 13, 20223 yr all the superbowls ads to look for: https://nypost.com/2022/02/12/super-bowl-2022-full-schedule-of-commercials-to-watch-for/
February 13, 20223 yr all about the real star of the show, unique sofi stadium: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/sofi-stadium-super-bowl-cec/index.html
February 13, 20223 yr 48 minutes ago, mrnyc said: all about the real star of the show, unique sofi stadium: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/sofi-stadium-super-bowl-cec/index.html What an amazing building. Who ever is hired as the creative director for the 2028 Olympics opening/closing ceremonies is going to have a blast using this facility. Edited February 13, 20223 yr by 646empire
February 13, 20223 yr Have there been any travel articles highlighting Cincinnati prior to today's game? It's always nice to see national news covering the city and not just the team, but I don't think I've really seen anything this time around. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
February 14, 20223 yr 23 hours ago, BigDipper 80 said: Have there been any travel articles highlighting Cincinnati prior to today's game? It's always nice to see national news covering the city and not just the team, but I don't think I've really seen anything this time around. i read a cute article in slate about athens losing it over joe burrow: https://slate.com/human-interest/2022/02/joe-burrow-super-bowl-athens-ohio-win.html
February 14, 20223 yr NY Post is reporting on this huge Super Bowl scandal. Who knew that Snoop was a cannabis user. LOL
March 25, 20223 yr catch up with money manziel. or you know, don’t: 😂 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33592184/johnny-manziel-play-second-season-fan-controlled-football-says-traditional-pro-career-my-eyes-over
March 30, 20223 yr I was really pushing for a Bills stadium around the old Central Terminal. Looks like they are staying in the burbs...bad news all the way around. Rod Watson: Bills déjà vu as opportunity slips away – again Now, our 13 seconds begin. As every Buffalo Bills fan knows, that’s how long it takes for euphoria to morph into regret as promise and possibility slowly become a huge missed opportunity. Granted, the elation is palpable this week after the state, county, team and National Football League all approved the deal to build a new Orchard Park stadium. Risking permanent shoulder injury, Gov. Kathy Hochul and County Executive Mark Poloncarz are reaching as far around as possible to pat themselves on the back. https://buffalonews.com/news/local/rod-watson-bills-d-j-vu-as-opportunity-slips-away-again/article_59ebba80-afd7-11ec-b9c2-df23d8e0d593.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_Buffalo_News&fbclid=IwAR0UD5_4MrJlWrnSxaLUhIXl7YuPktny7wSvfynFWifYb43zFL58NqNfT8I
March 30, 20223 yr ‘mo money manziel — he is doing alright: https://nypost.com/2022/03/30/johnny-manziel-hits-the-beach-with-model-kenzie-werner-in-miami/
March 30, 20223 yr 58 minutes ago, mrnyc said: ‘mo money manziel — he is doing alright: https://nypost.com/2022/03/30/johnny-manziel-hits-the-beach-with-model-kenzie-werner-in-miami/ Seems like he was here a lifetime ago- but had he not flamed out, we might only be halfway through the Manziel Era.
March 31, 20223 yr 30 minutes ago, X said: Seems like he was here a lifetime ago- but had he not flamed out, we might only be halfway through the Manziel Era. His destiny was to flame out, however Jimmy knew better.
May 14, 20223 yr the lions release a silly video announcing their schedule -- Lions release schedule with hilarious self-defense training video The Lions get an assist from viral self-defense trainer Dale Brown to reveal their schedule. http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=33906882
May 25, 20223 yr finally! the raiders are giving colin kaepernick another chance: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/ap-sources-colin-kaepernick-to-work-out-for-raiders/ar-AAXJesl
June 19, 20222 yr Here’s an article about possible NFL expansion cities, including Columbus. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10039102-eight-cities-that-would-be-perfect-spots-for-nfl-expansion.amp.html
July 13, 20222 yr ^ yeah, its weird with no st louis team. that’s really greedy and dum for the nfl to still be talking about expansion. they should be talking about contracting a couple teams. youth football participation has dropped by at least half since the oughties, so they would just be ruining the game due the diluted talent pool (just like the nhl did when it went on an expansion orgy, although unlike the nfl at least they had some international talent to pull from): https://www.statista.com/statistics/191658/participants-in-tackle-football-in-the-us-since-2006/ so maybe much later on the nfl can expand, like if and after the nfl takes off in places like london and africa (they keep trying don’t they? ha!).
July 14, 20222 yr 17 hours ago, mrnyc said: ^ yeah, its weird with no st louis team. that’s really greedy and dum for the nfl to still be talking about expansion. they should be talking about contracting a couple teams. youth football participation has dropped by at least half since the oughties, so they would just be ruining the game due the diluted talent pool (just like the nhl did when it went on an expansion orgy, although unlike the nfl at least they had some international talent to pull from): https://www.statista.com/statistics/191658/participants-in-tackle-football-in-the-us-since-2006/ so maybe much later on the nfl can expand, like if and after the nfl takes off in places like london and africa (they keep trying don’t they? ha!). Anecdotal, but youth football participation is surging in NKY post-pandemic.
August 3, 20222 yr summer fun — espn best o players of all time at every position: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34302023/greatest-nfl-players-ever-every-offensive-position-picking-goat-quarterback-running-back-receiver-offensive-tackle and best defensive players of all time: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34303384/greatest-nfl-players-ever-every-defensive-special-teams-position-picking-goat-edge-rusher-linebacker-cornerback-kicker
August 3, 20222 yr ^ Question: How many superbowls do the Pats win without the Bill Belichick's defenses? In other words I think using that as a metric for "best qb ever" is not the best one.
August 11, 20222 yr crocodile tears for that buck toothed doofus elway 😅 https://thespun.com/.amp/more/top-stories/john-elway-trending-following-the-broncos-official-sale
September 9, 20222 yr https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34553680/chicago-bears-say-singular-focus-suburban-arlington-park-site-new-stadium Chicago Bears say 'singular focus' is on suburban Arlington Park site for new stadium McCaskey said the Bears will "seek no public funding for direct stadium structure construction" but would need assistance in order to complete the rest of the multibillion-dollar project. The necessary infrastructure, like roads and sewers, is what the Bears will need taxpayer help with or "will not be able to move forward" with the project, according to McCaskey. How convenient the Bears couldn't ballpark what this "necessary infrastructure" would cost and actually entails. And as for "the new stadium would make up less than half of the development, which would include restaurants, retail and office space, housing, a hotel, fitness center, new parks, ponds and open areas," who pray tell would be funding these amenities. They don't sound like "direct stadium structure construction" to me. Jimmy and Dee are following this nonsense closely.
September 15, 20222 yr I'm sort of glad John Madden isn't here to see what's going on right now with Brett Favre.
September 26, 20222 yr you could see it coming, but wow: NFL replaces Pro Bowl with 'The Pro Bowl Games' featuring weeklong skills competitions, flag football game more: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34669351/nfl-replaces-pro-bowl-pro-bowl-games-featuring-weeklong-skills-competitions-flag-football-game
October 10, 20222 yr jeez baker injures his foot, darnold already injured and the 1-4 panthers fire their coach: https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/10/sport/matt-rhule-carolina-panthers-fired-spt-intl/index.html
November 13, 20222 yr If you didn't see it live, I recommend finding a rebroadcast of the Vikings-Bills game from today. Easily the game of the year. WR Justin Jefferson should earn offensive player of the week. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 6, 20222 yr im not at all surprized about this but baker mayfield fell to third on the depth chart, asked to be released and they did so. if no one claims him he is an fa and on his own after 4pm tomorrow: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35188544/source-panthers-expected-waive-qb-baker-mayfield
December 7, 20222 yr claimed by the rams — Baker Mayfield claimed off waivers by QB-needy Rams https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35195725/baker-mayfield-claimed-waivers-qb-needy-rams
December 9, 20222 yr well … Baker Mayfield, wife Emily hit the town to celebrate improbable Rams win By Jenna Lemoncelli December 9, 2022 Mayfield went 22 of 35 for 230 yards and a touchdown with zero interceptions in his Rams debut — which came three days after he was released by the Panthers on Monday, following a mutual decision to part ways. The quarterback asked to be released after learning he was not in Carolina’s quarterback plans going forward. more: https://nypost.com/2022/12/09/baker-mayfield-and-wife-party-after-rams-defeat-raiders/
December 9, 20222 yr 14 minutes ago, surfohio said: That was an incredible finish!!! Just like his Browns comeback against the Jets in 2018, it's all downhill from here!
December 10, 20222 yr Nostalgiac for the days when the Browns didn't have a serial sex offender starting quarterback, and the owners/players/fans didn't have to invent excuses to themselves and their families. Some fathers those people are... I do hope Baker has a successful career. Clearly Carolina did not go well, but Thursday was a good start. And I do hope our starting line eventually finds their moral compass with every play that involves Cleveland's current Weinstein/Cosby. The sooner I hear about a preventable compound fracture, the sooner I may start supporting the team.
December 18, 20222 yr i saw some of this game — an insane vikings comeback win over the hapless colts — Comeback-king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437904
December 19, 20222 yr this raiders-pats finale — i can’t even: 😂 Raiders score stunning game-winning TD as Pats' lateral backfires The Patriots attempt to lateral the ball with no time remaining, but Chandler Jones takes the ball away, stiff-arms Mac Jones and takes it in for the touchdown. https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/35282170
December 21, 20222 yr i just heard franco harris died overnight. age 72 — no cause given as yet. its two days before the 50th anniversary of the immaculate reception. rip. more: https://apple.news/AmI5bSwxqQEym5DQw_QxoQg
December 21, 20222 yr here it is in all its glory — the dec 1972 immaculate reception — ps the winner went on the play the winner of the browns-dolphins playoff game (which was miami 20, browns 14 waa waaaah!). rip franco: https://youtu.be/ZMsgfbGjq9M
December 21, 20222 yr I still remember seeing that play when I was downtown with a buddy doing some Christmas shopping. We were walking down Euclid Ave and stopped to watch on a TV in a storefront window (yeah, there were stores on Euclid then). That was the start of something big for the Steelers in the 70s.
December 21, 20222 yr As a child Franco was the enemy. The Steelers were on their way to 4 Superbowls, and the Browns were, well the Browns. I have many childhood photos of me in Dallas Cowboys gear because I rooted for Staubach, Dorsett and Pearson to beat up on the Steelers. With this being said, Franco was an all time great and the immaculate reception will stand in the top of all NFL legacy plays. RIP and condolences to the Steeler nation.
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