paul carruthers Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Hard to believe opening night is this week; will co-vid bite the NFL in the ass like it did MLB. Hopefully, all positive news forthcoming & whatever limited seating may be allowed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 hours ago, paul carruthers said: Hard to believe opening night is this week; will co-vid bite the NFL in the ass like it did MLB. Hopefully, all positive news forthcoming & whatever limited seating may be allowed.... My first NFL wager is Bills over Jets, Lions, and your Dolphins straight up vs NE. Dont need the points. Wont need them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 It was opening day of the 1980 NFL season forty years ago today. Sunday September 7, 1980. Gee...remember when the season began with a full slate of games on a Sunday? None of this Thursday night crap. The Oakland Raiders started the season at Kansas City with a win. It was Tom Flores' second year as head coach. Dan Pastorini was the starting QB. Jim Plunkett and Marc Wilson on the bench. Damm...40 years already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Season starts tonight. I know there’s no pool, but we’re picking regardless. Mrs W is taking Houston - she loves ole JJ Junior and I are taking KC. What a sad state of affairs in this fucked up country... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Glad the Boo Birds came to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 9/10/2020 at 3:48 PM, Walter said: Season starts tonight. I know there’s no pool, but we’re picking regardless. Mrs W is taking Houston - she loves ole JJ Junior and I are taking KC. What a sad state of affairs in this fucked up country... Sorry for wimping out...just not feeling it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 What happened to the NFL Red Zone channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Strider said: What happened to the NFL Red Zone channel? https://www.nfl.com/redzone/ R😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I see Matt Stafford and the Detroit Lions are in midseason form. Chicago Bears had a 2% win probability in the 4th quarter. But never underestimate the Detroit Lions ability to find new and unnerving ways to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, Strider said: I see Matt Stafford and the Detroit Lions are in midseason form. Chicago Bears had a 2% win probability in the 4th quarter. But never underestimate the Detroit Lions ability to find new and unnerving ways to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Yeah, I cant believe how bad they are on opening day. The Jets went in there and waxed them last year. The Bills had control of their game from the start. After 21-0 they got a couple of injuries and a couple of fumbles. The score does not tell the story It was never in doubt. Your boys won at Carolina I see. I have not seen highlights yet. Burrows just ran a 23 yard TD for Cincy. And Tampa scored but it was a lot of running. New Orleans defense sucks. Not impressed with the NE win either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Tom Brady looks old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Strider said: Tom Brady looks old. So where is this new stadium that the Rams will open tonight? Oh, nevermind. Inglewood Edited September 14, 2020 by LedZeppfan1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 9/11/2020 at 7:00 PM, Strider said: Sorry for wimping out...just not feeling it this year. No problemo. Just another stain on 2020.... Glad your Raiders won! Also glad the WTF kicked philly’s asses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 23 minutes ago, LedZeppfan1977 said: So where is this new stadium that the Rams will open tonight? Oh, nevermind. Inglewood Yeah, it's across the street from the Forum where the Hollywood Park race track and casino used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 9/10/2020 at 3:48 PM, Walter said: Season starts tonight. I know there’s no pool, but we’re picking regardless. Good idea Walter. I'm sure that with you, your wife, your son, and the cat---- one of you will have a good chance of winning this season.🤣 Just kidding of course. All in fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 14 hours ago, Strider said: Yeah, it's across the street from the Forum where the Hollywood Park race track and casino used to be. So they closed the betting parlor you took me to when I was in California in 2016? Remember? To cash the ticket I bought in San Diego at Del Mar? I saw the stadium last night. Nice. Rams win!!!!! Nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 6 hours ago, kipper said: Good idea Walter. I'm sure that with you, your wife, your son, and the cat---- one of you will have a good chance of winning this season.🤣 Just kidding of course. All in fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Same old, same old. Not shocked or emotional at all seeing the Fins wet the bed vs. the Patriots. Hopefully the Bills will show more grit and determination and take the division this year... It did warm my heart to see old man Brady falling on his face. To quote Arians "People call it ugly football, but I love it." 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I could say I'm looking forward to the Fins/Bills game, but that would be a lie, especially if Fitzpatrick is starting again. Maybe I'll watch the Cowboys lay another egg... 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I have a strange feeling I'm going to really enjoy ESPN First Take tomorrow + Skip and Shannon Undisputed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 6 hours ago, paul carruthers said: I have a strange feeling I'm going to really enjoy ESPN First Take tomorrow + Skip and Shannon Undisputed... Why? The Cowboys won. It's more fun when they lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 ^^ Yeah, the Cowpokes were down 29-10 when I left that message. Of course, a monumental choke-job by "Matty Ice" and the Falcons is nothing new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 6 hours ago, paul carruthers said: ^^ Yeah, the Cowpokes were down 29-10 when I left that message. Of course, a monumental choke-job by "Matty Ice" and the Falcons is nothing new... I had a winning parlay ticket that I almost tore up with Dallas. Your boys got that late TD at garbage time, with Fitz. He is good at ruining point spreads. Seattle really made me sweat at the end. I cant believe they almost blew that game. So I am going to cash a bunch of tickets at the sports book at the casino, but I played money line on many and thus would have won much more had I laid the points. I had the Chargers and the points. AFC West theory strikes again. Sean, I think your Raiders could pull a surprise tonight? I would expect a shootout. Rams at Bills next week as my two favorite teams go at it. Second straight game i the Eastern time zone should favor the Bills but I sure fear the Rams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 12 hours ago, paul carruthers said: ^^ Yeah, the Cowpokes were down 29-10 when I left that message. Of course, a monumental choke-job by "Matty Ice" and the Falcons is nothing new... Monumental choke job by the Falcons not-so special teams on that onside kick. Complete brain fart. Patriots vs. Seahawks always seems to go down to the wire in the Belichick-Carroll era. They should schedule these two teams every year. Seahawks at the one yard line in 2014. They pass and it gets intercepted. Patriots at the one yard line last night. They run and get stuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I am old enough to remember watching this 50 years ago tonight. Monday September 21, 1970. The debut of ABC's Monday Night Football. Sports and television were irrevocably changed forever...and that is no overstatement. It was the New York Jets @ Cleveland Browns. Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell, Don Meredith on the call. ABC's Roone Arledge first tried to get Curt Gowdy or Vin Scully for the play-by-play but neither one could get out of their existing contract. Then Roone asked Jack Buck and Jack told Roone to take a hike. So, finally they asked Keith Jackson. Howard Cowell was the one who suggested they get Dandy Don Meredith. I loved Monday Night Football for the first 25 years or so. For the past 25 years, not so much...especially when ESPN took over. I guarantee that back in 1970 you didn't have to hear some crappy band like The Killers during the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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