Anjin-san Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I have a question. When did the NFL become a part of the government? I can't help but notice that the fed keeps getting involved in every season to change rules and overturn league decisions. I hate a lot of decisions the NFL makes but Uncle Sam needs to let the NFL decide how to run the NFL. DAS,since the NFL and the NFLPA are under Federal labor laws,they have every right to petition the Federal courts over turn any ruling made by the NFL. Sean Peyton is next,..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Okay, so that makes sense. But what about when congress votes on bills to change NFL rules? Does that also apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Okay, so that makes sense. But what about when congress votes on bills to change NFL rules? Does that also apply? Hi DAS, i could not find any(current) that Congress has changed NFL 'rules' per se,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Congress put up a bill a few years ago to overturn the blackout rule. I hate the blackout rule but does the fed have any legal right to pass a bill like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Congress put up a bill a few years ago to overturn the blackout rule. I hate the blackout rule but does the fed have any legal right to pass a bill like that? That would be the FCC,not the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I believe the blackout rule is an official league policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I believe the blackout rule is an official league policy. Allowed by the FCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane29 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I'm giddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I'm giddy. GO BILLS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane29 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 GO BILLS!!!!! I haven't felt this excited for a season opener in a long time. LET'S GO BUFFALO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 My Lions are again starting four fresh faces in the secondary with about as much Pro experience as the temporary refs. I'm not impressed. We also have a problem child or two serving suspensions. With Stafford and Calvin Johnson, the offense should shine again, but I sure hope we've grown up and acquired some discipline in the off-season. Nick Fairley is 100% healthy, and that should add a new dimension to our already awesome defensive line. Got a steak and six-pack ready to go for the game, and Fall arrived yesterday in the Motor City, so let's play some football !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 My Lions are again starting four fresh faces in the secondary with about as much Pro experience as the temporary refs. I'm not impressed. We also have a problem child or two serving suspensions. With Stafford and Calvin Johnson, the offense should shine again, but I sure hope we've grown up and acquired some discipline in the off-season. Nick Fairley is 100% healthy, and that should add a new dimension to our already awesome defensive line. Got a steak and six-pack ready to go for the game, and Fall arrived yesterday in the Motor City, so let's play some football !!! This may be the best team the Lions have put on the field in my lifetime. and I am 55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 More rookie QBs are starting this season than ever before...or at least since 1950. Five, 5!, rookie Quarterbacks make their starts today: RGIII for Wash., Russell Wilson for Seattle, Andrew Luck for Indy...and I can't remember the other two. Cleveland, I think? I have to wait until Monday night for the Raiders to play, but the first SUNDAY is still a special day. I don't care what the NFL does with their stupid Wednesday kickoff game...TODAY is the real Opening Day for football fans! Let the wall-to-wall games and endless feasting and drinking begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 More rookie QBs are starting this season than ever before...or at least since 1950. Five, 5!, rookie Quarterbacks make their starts today: RGIII for Wash., Russell Wilson for Seattle, Andrew Luck for Indy...and I can't remember the other two. Cleveland, I think? I have to wait until Monday night for the Raiders to play, but the first SUNDAY is still a special day. I don't care what the NFL does with their stupid Wednesday kickoff game...TODAY is the real Opening Day for football fans! Let the wall-to-wall games and endless feasting and drinking begin! Strider, one of the others is Miami. Shocker really. Because Moore played pretty good last year. Nobody gives them much of a prayer and they are picked for last. Ill say the Jets finish last. Go Bills!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 bring on the Jets Well, you got 'em! Now what? 24-7 J-E-T-S...JETS! JETS! JETS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Upset of the day so far, Washington up 20 to 7 over the Saints. I'm not sure how that's killing me in the picks, and Rick I feel bad for you man. Apparently the preseason doesn't mean shit, as the Jets are having no trouble scoring today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane29 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Now I remember why I was skeptical... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 There's still the second-half...so the Bills still might come back. RGIII looking pretty good so far. That blocked punt TD could swing momentum to New Orleans in the second half, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 My Dolphins are getting the shit kicked out of them. Why am I not suprised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I am really loving that improved Bills defense! 41-14 and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I am really loving that improved Bills defense! 41-14 and counting... Its the red headed woodpeckers fault. Throwing the ball right to them. Piece of shit. The D will get better when they play together as a unit. Lions look like us. Pure shit. But its only one game thankfully. I am for pulling Fitz and going with the guy from Seattle. Spiller is the lone bright spot. He is on fire and Jackson is injured. I am now watching the Orioles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 FUCK JACKSONVILLE! I'm not doing too good on the morning games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 FUCK MICHAEL VICK! That clown just tossed a pick-6 to put the Browns up. Vikings tie it...on to OT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Goddamn you Jacksonville. Fucking overtime, unbelieveable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 ^^^ I'm guessing you had the Jags in your picks, Paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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