Steal Away Now Baby Rose Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Speaking of Baltimore, I'll choose them to beat Pittsburgh tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 1) The season schedule is set up so that every team gets a "bye week", meaning they get an extra week where they practice/rest and don't play a game. Hence, every team plays 16 games in the regular season, and also has a bye week, which equals the regular season length of 17 weeks. They don't get a win/loss/tie for the bye week because everything equalizes at the end of the season, after everyone has had a bye week. No matter when a team's bye week is, every one plays 16 games in a season.2) The NFL revolves around money. You've gotta have a lot of cash to start a football team, and you have to have a large enough population to buy your tickets so that your team can stay afloat. States with small populations, like Vermont, simply don't have the money/people to sustain a pro football team. However, it also depends on logistics. The NFL has an even number of teams right now, which makes things perfect and easy to divide. An odd number of teams would greatly complicate the inner workings of the NFL, like scheduling and regulations.But, in the end, its really about money. That's why every state isn't represented in all the other sports as well.3) a. The Baltimore Colts, in an infamous event that still angers Baltimore natives (and Baltimore Raven fans) to this very day, moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in the middle of the night on March 29, 1984, without announcing the move. They are now the Indianapolis Colts. b. The Houston Oilers moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1997, became the Tennessee Oilers for two seasons, and then arrived at their current name of the Tennessee Titans in 1999.c. There is another interesting relocation that happened. In 1996, the Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Baltimore Ravens. However, it was eventually decided that while a team's personnel could move to another city, their heritage (records & stats) stayed in the original city, and the franchise would be reactivated with new personnel. Which is exactly what happened, and which is how we got the Ravens after the Colts left.4) LA had two teams: the Los Angeles Rams, who moved to Anaheim, California, and then St. Louis, Missouri; and the Los Angeles Raiders, who moved back to Oakland, California after originally starting out there. Thanx, SANBR.I suppose it's turned out well for the Ravens. What were the Colts' management thinking, surely knowing their decision would polarise everyone from the fans to the whole state?Has there ever been a time when a team started then either disbanded, merged or relocated?Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apantherfrommd Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I wish Alaska had a team. I'd be curious to see blades instead of cleats.I'm one of those that never forgave Baltimore for getting rid of the Colts. I hate to do this, but I'll go with Baltimore tonight. I'll still be pulling for the Steelers. Baltimore is my pick though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb126 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Week 4 picks: Baltimore at PittsburghNY Jets at MiamiJacksonville at IndianapolisNY Giants at BuffaloCamolina at Tampa BayPhiladelphia at WashingtonOakland at ChicagoHouston at AtlantaKansas City at CincinnatiCleveland at San DiegoGreen Bay at San FranciscoSt. Louis at ArizonaMinnesota at DenverDallas at New OrleansDetroit at Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 One thing I'll say about the Ravens organization - is how impressive it was how they built a dominant defensive team, so soon after moving the Brown's very poorly managed team from Cleveland. Although the way that move was heavily criticized and created resentment at the time. They really slaughtered my Giants in that 2000 SB, but the level that their defense was playing at that time was something that every fan should dream of having their team do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Edgar Allan Poe's tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 BaltimoreMiamiIndianapolisBuffaloCarolinaPhiladelphia at Washington 1:00 PM ChicagoHoustonKansas CitySan Diego Green BayArizonaDenverDallasSeattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 PittsburghNY JetsIndianapolisBuffaloCarolinaWashingtonOaklandAtlantaCincinnatiSan DiegoGreen BayArizonaDenverDallasSeattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 What the hell...I'll play devil's advocate and take Steel Heat.Pittsburgh, it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steal Away Now Baby Rose Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanx, SANBR.I suppose it's turned out well for the Ravens. What were the Colts' management thinking, surely knowing their decision would polarise everyone from the fans to the whole state?Has there ever been a time when a team started then either disbanded, merged or relocated?Cheers.No problem mate. I'll get back to you later with full answers to your questions, because I'm busy this weekend, and I want to get my picks in before Sunday's games. I wish Alaska had a team. I'd be curious to see blades instead of cleats.Hahaha, we actually did have an Arena Football team called the Alaska Wild. They went through about 40 head coaches in the space of two seasons though. And they sucked anyways. So that didn't last long.But they played in an indoor stadium. So no blades necessary!I would hope that if we ever did get a pro football team (almost certainly not going to happen because of our tiny population and distance away from the Lower 48), that they would play indoors.I don't care where you live, I'm sure every one of you knows that it gets really fucking cold in Alaska, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steal Away Now Baby Rose Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thursday, 1 OctoberRavens WINSunday, 4 OctoberJetsFalconsBuffalo Bill's Buffalo BillsOakland to LA to Oakland RaidersTigersColtsPanthersEaglesBolts (I swear if they let me down again)CardsBroncos, Kings of AFC WestCheeseheadsSaints over 'Boys (Primetime game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Lousiana)Monday, 5 OctoberSeagulls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 JetsColtsFalconsAndy's PanthersBig BlueRAIDERS!EaglesArrowheadsBoltsPackersVikingsCardsCow pokesSeagulls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Baltimore NY JetsJacksonvilleBuffaloCarolinaPhillyChicagoAtlantaCincySan DiegoGreen BayArizonaDenverNew OrleansSeattle (If either of the Lions lines were respectable, I'd take them here. They aren't.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apantherfrommd Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Baltimore - WMiamiAtlantaCarolinaBuffaloOaklandPhiladelphiaCincinnatiSan DiegoGreen BayDenverArizonaDallasSeattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 NY Jets...sorry paul, since the Dolphins appear to have quit on their coach, I am doing the same.IndianapolisBuffaloCarolinaPhiladelphiaOakland...Big test to see if Raiders really are on the upswing...10am road games are usually trouble for West Coast teams.Atlanta...after beating Dallas could this be a trap game for Sadlanta?CincinnatiSan DiegoGreen BayArizona...if I am Arizona I watch out for the Rams dirty defense trying to knock out Carson Palmer like they did Roethlisberger.DenverDallas...team records aside, this is an interesting game. Is there a more overrated DC than Rob Ryan?Seattle...Seattle again thanks the schedule gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 16-14 with a minute to go.The final score, 17-16.http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=9037272 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 BaltimoreMiamiIndianapolisBuffaloCarolinaPhiladelphia at Washington 1:00 PM ChicagoHoustonKansas CitySan Diego Green BayArizonaDenverDallasSeattlePhilly over the Redskins. Somehow that one slipped right by me. Thanks apantherfrommd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Well, for once Andy didn't win. New members join the Winner's Circle this week...ebk and zepscoda. Congratulations to you both!Week 4 Results:ebk: 12-3*zepscoda: 12-3*Bong-Man: 11-4SANBR: 11-4jabe: 10-5jb126: 10-5paul carruthers: 10-5Walter: 10-5Anjin-san: 9-6LedZeppfan77: 9-6Strider: 9-6apantherfrommd: 8-7DAS: 8-7in_the_evening: 8-7Reggie29: 5-10 Season Standings After 63 Games:1. apantherfrommd: 41-22**2. jb126: 40-232. Walter: 40-233. zepscoda: 40-22*4. ebk: 39-24*5. Anjin-san: 38-25*5. Bong-Man: 38-256. in_the_evening: 37-26*6. jabe: 37-26*6. paul carruthers: 37-266. Strider: 37-267. LedZeppfan77: 31-327. Reggie29: 31-328. SANBR: 28-189. DAS: 18-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Week 5 Schedule THUR. OCT. 8 Indianapolis at Houston SUN. OCT. 11 Chicago at Kansas CitySeattle at CincinnatiWashington at AtlantaJacksonville at Tampa BayNew Orleans at PhiladelphiaCleveland at BaltimoreSt. Louis at Green BayBuffalo at TennesseeArizona at DetroitNew England at DallasDenver at Oakland San Francisco at NY Giants MON. OCT. 12Pittsburgh at San Diego Bye: Carolina, Minnesota, NY Jets, Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Indianapolis Kansas CityCincinnatiAtlantaTampa BayNew Orleans BaltimoreGreen BayBuffalo (picking the Bills again, I must be crazy)Arizona New England DenverNY Giants San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Cool....co congrats EBK on last week's pics!THUR. OCT. 8 Indianapolis SUN. OCT. 11 Kansas CityCincinnatiAtlantaJacksonville New Orleans BaltimoreGreen BayBuffalo Arizona New England Denver New York Football Giants! MON. OCT. 12 San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 OK. I am putting mine in Houston (with no clue why)KCSeattleAtlantaJacksonvillePhillyBaltimoreSt LouisBuffaloArizonaDallasOakland (Best Bet of the week. AFC West theory-to cover spread at leastSan FranPittsburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Have been thinking about pottedplant...as it was our football pool's namesake's birthday today (Oct. 6). She would have been a golden 50. How apropos the New Orleans Saints were able to give her an early birthday present by beating Dallas for their first win of the season. Hope Brett's spirit is smiling somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steal Away Now Baby Rose Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Have been thinking about pottedplant...as it was our football pool's namesake's birthday today (Oct. 6). She would have been a golden 50. How apropos the New Orleans Saints were able to give her an early birthday present by beating Dallas for their first win of the season. Hope Brett's spirit is smiling somewhere.Didn't know her, but my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Week 5 Schedule THUR. OCT. 8 Indianapolis SUN. OCT. 11 Kansas CityCincinnatiAtlantaJacksonville New OrleansClevelandGreen BayBuffaloArizonaNew EnglandOakland San Francisco MON. OCT. 12San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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