silver & black 5,637 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 C'mon, s&b.... Do we really want to be entertained by the destruction of other peoples' brains and spinal cords? The Roman Colosseum was allowed to deteriorate into ruins for a reason. No.... I want to be entertained by the game I grew up watching. The game we have now might as well turn the corner and be professional flag football. The QB can't be touched.... WR's can't be touched after 5 yards... WR's can't be tackeld/hit when in the air because they are "defenseless", so, the defenses are supposed to just let them have the ball??? RB's can't lower their heads (instinctive survival move) when engaging a defender.... catching the ball isn't really catching the ball anymore.... fumbles aren't really fumbles (tuck rule...lol)... kick offs were moved up so that they all go into the end zone, so no one can get tackled when running back a kick off... then there is the ridiculous "football move" rule (WTF?) if a catch is in doubt......... It just goes on and on with all the ludicrous, ticky tack rules. As for the Roman Colosseum being allowed to deteriorate for a reason: shouldn't your sport of boxing be thrown in the same "arena"? After all... do WE really want to be entertained by the destruction of other people's brains? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Street11 300 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Bengals fan here, mostly just a lot of sadness. Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Z765 (Project X HRZDUS Yellow 6.0 63g) Z45 (Kuro Kage stiff flex 70g) U65 20* (Miyazaki X-stiff) VR Pro Combo 4-PW (Project X PXI 6.5) Engage wedges 52* 58* 8802 Link to post Share on other sites
NiftyNiblick 1,971 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 As for the Roman Colosseum being allowed to deteriorate for a reason: shouldn't your sport of boxing be thrown in the same "arena"? After all... do WE really want to be entertained by the destruction of other people's brains? Yes, it should. Boxing isn't quite as bad as football but it's bad enough. It's a guilty pleasure, but if I believed in hell, I wouldn't still be watching it! I should know better. My very last opponent was a Massachusetts State Correctional Officer--a guard at maximum security Walpole. I didn't like the looks of him to begin with, but during referee's instructions, he introduced himself as my new daddy. Skipping the details, my new daddy went to Massachusetts General in an ambulance in an attempt to save his left eye. You're welcome, inmates, but it didn't do me any good either. I should have wretched right where I stood at the site of what I'd done. Instead, I felt a wave of elation. But having had a night to ponder that feeling, I emptied my locker at the gym for the last time the next day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silver & black 5,637 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Yes, it should. Boxing isn't quite as bad as football but it's bad enough. It's a guilty pleasure, but if I believed in hell, I wouldn't still be watching it! I should know better. My very last opponent was a Massachusetts State Correctional Officer--a guard at maximum security Walpole. I didn't like the looks of him to begin with, but during referee's instructions, he introduced himself as my new daddy. Skipping the details, my new daddy went to Massachusetts General in an ambulance in an attempt to save his left eye. You're welcome, inmates, but it didn't do me any good either. I should have wretched right where I stood at the site of what I'd done. Instead, I felt a wave of elation. But having had a night to ponder that feeling, I emptied my locker at the gym for the last time the next day. I won't give you a "like" for this post because I don't think you would want me to. You're a good guy, Nifty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fixyurdivot 9,598 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I'm thinking this will be another year I won't be watching the NFL. 2 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
silver & black 5,637 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I'm thinking this will be another year I won't be watching the NFL. That's okay............, but why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fixyurdivot 9,598 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 That's okay............, but why? I'm a veteran and find the whole anthem protest distasteful at best. 5 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
silver & black 5,637 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I'm a veteran and find the whole anthem protest distasteful at best. I understand. What I don't understand is............ how did a protest about how minorities in this country are treated, become about the military??? I'm a staunch Conservative, and I respect and hold the military and all who serve/ed in highe regard. But.... this protest was never about the military or the people who serve/ed. How/why has it been taken as such? For the record.... I'm totally against the protests AT THE GAMES. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 82 3,858 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I understand. What I don't understand is............ how did a protest about how minorities in this country are treated, become about the military??? I'm a staunch Conservative, and I respect and hold the military and all who serve/ed in highe regard. But.... this protest was never about the military or the people who serve/ed. How/why has it been taken as such? For the record.... I'm totally against the protests AT THE GAMES. DM sent. Answering this here will violate pretty much every moral code on MGS, and everyone is too afraid that discussing politics and religion are worse than children starving in Africa. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to post Share on other sites
hckymeyer 6,252 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 DM sent. Answering this here will violate pretty much every moral code on MGS, and everyone is too afraid that discussing politics and religion are worse than children starving in Africa. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy It's not that anyone is afraid, it's that this a golf forum and not the place to discuss such things. I appreciate taking that to a DM but just keep these in mind... The Freedom of Speech Golf Forum. The members are what make a great forum. We want you to be able to express your opinions. Ask questions and share what you know. Just a few simple moral codes we hope you follow below. 1. Avoid abusive language...try to look in the thesaurus for another word 2. Obviously this is a golf forum so political, religious and race comments would be better on a different kind of forum. 3. No reason for personal attacks fellas...remember this is just a golf forum and there honestly is no reason for them. We always encourage personal opinions. Just make sure not to criticize someone else for theirs. 4. Keep the porn posts on the porn sites...the MGS forum is obviously not the right place for it. 5. Product Advertising - (PLEASE READ) The MGS forum wants EVERYONE to feel like they can be a part of this forum and I encourage all companies to take part. In the end it will only make for a better forum and better content for the members. However...we are sure you understand that it is not to fair to have the exact same posting privileges as an Advertiser on the forum. So we have come up with the following criteria which we feel both encourages both Non-Advertiser educational posting and promotes the Advertisers product promotions. 2 Quote Driver: Epic SZ w/ VA Composites Raijin 65 04 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i-UW G700 w/ X100 soft stepped once Wedges: 54 & 58 CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 82 3,858 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 It's not that anyone is afraid, it's that this a golf forum and not the place to discuss such things. I appreciate taking that to a DM but just keep these in mind... The Freedom of Speech Golf Forum. The members are what make a great forum. We want you to be able to express your opinions. Ask questions and share what you know. Just a few simple moral codes we hope you follow below. 1. Avoid abusive language...try to look in the thesaurus for another word 2. Obviously this is a golf forum so political, religious and race comments would be better on a different kind of forum. 3. No reason for personal attacks fellas...remember this is just a golf forum and there honestly is no reason for them. We always encourage personal opinions. Just make sure not to criticize someone else for theirs. 4. Keep the porn posts on the porn sites...the MGS forum is obviously not the right place for it. 5. Product Advertising - (PLEASE READ) The MGS forum wants EVERYONE to feel like they can be a part of this forum and I encourage all companies to take part. In the end it will only make for a better forum and better content for the members. However...we are sure you understand that it is not to fair to have the exact same posting privileges as an Advertiser on the forum. So we have come up with the following criteria which we feel both encourages both Non-Advertiser educational posting and promotes the Advertisers product promotions. maybe we should add the NFL to off limit topics then, since it's obviously not golf related, and it has nowhere to go discussion wise besides the sewer. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to post Share on other sites
jlukes 13,229 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 maybe we should add the NFL to off limit topics then, since it's obviously not golf related, and it has nowhere to go discussion wise besides the sewer. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy We know where you stand on certain things like race and politics. But please, let us discuss topics like Tiger Woods and the NFL without making them political/offensive 3 Quote In my BR-D4 Stand Bag G410 LST 9* VA Nemesys 65X G410 LST 14.5* Tour AD DI 7X ZU85 18* Tour AD 95X 818 H2 20* Tour AD DI 85X MP20 HMB 4 Tour AD 95X JPX 919 Tour 5-9 Oban CT 115 X(-) Vokey SM7 46F - 54S - 59D M Craft II ProV1 ??? Link to post Share on other sites
PMookie 12,539 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I'm thinking my Lions are gonna suck AGAIN. Only 2 or 3 teams left that haven't been to a Super Bowl, and I'm convinced that the Lions will be last. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Driver: King F9 Speedback, Xphlexxx Busa 2 Liquid, XX stiff, 45” Fwy: TS3, 15*, Veylix Rome 888 X Hybrid: X2 Hot Pro, 20*, Rombax 8D07HB TM27 X Irons: TR20 Tour P 4/5, Tour V 6-10, Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vega VW-06 50*/54*/58*, Dynamic Gold S400 Putter: EAS 2.0 Link to post Share on other sites
Jbmullin 782 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I'll argue that the players know what they are getting into.... and what they are getting paid millions of $$$ for. Defenses aren't allowed to play defense and Offenses can do what ever they want... just like the league wants, ala Major League Baseball with the home run ball. No one wants to see anyone get hurt, but football is a violent game. All the players know this going into it. The league knows this, too. There is nothing you can do to make the game safer other than eliminate tackling altogether. Leading with the head is a natural body/brain function to tackle. The helmet to helmet rules are ridiculous. Yes, if it is very obvious that a defender used his helmet on purpose to inflict injury, a penalty is definitely warranted.... and should by all means be levied. Normal helmet to helmet contact is just a natural part of the game............. the whole thing is just out of hand. The NFL is killing it's own cash cow with all the ridiculous rules that is making the game virtually unwatchable and unrecognizable. the only thing I don't agree with here is the leading with the head is a natural body brain function. If you have never seen it look up rugby on youtube and watch the mayhem, I played for 20 years and officiate now and the first thing taught is proper tackling , aim for the hips and quads , not launching headfirst into an oncoming train. Maybe I am off base in my comparison. appreciate your thoughts and I do agree that the players are aware of the risks and still take them. 2 Quote DRIVER - Ping G425 SFT Driver Tensei AV 55 Orange Reg Flex Woods - Ping G425 7 wood Tensei AV 65 Orange Reg Flex Irons - Cobra Rad Speed 1 Length UST Recoil 780 Smacwrap Graphite Reg Flex WEDGES- Callaway jaws 52/56/60 PUTTER- Taylormade FCG spider putter 34" BALL- Pro V1x or Tp5X -- trying to figure this one out. Footjoy Tour S golf shoe Link to post Share on other sites
bens197 6,206 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I've scrolled through four pages and I've seen everything I've expected to see. Knee protests Rule change discussion The obnoxious patriots fans (I still love you guys but where were all you folks in the 80's and 90's?) Disgruntled NFC North fans Optimistic SF fans With all that, here's the big question... Where are my brothers and sisters of the Bills Mafia??? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote PING G400 LST 8.5 Evenflow Black 65g 6.5 Mizuno HMB MP20 3i Nippon Modus 3 120S Ben Hogan PTx Combo Nippon Modus 3 120S Maltby TSW 52, 58 Nippon Modus Wedge Bettinardi BB8 Wide Oncore Elixr Western, NY 5.7 Index Link to post Share on other sites
russtopherb 6,095 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I've scrolled through four pages and I've seen everything I've expected to see. Knee protests Rule change discussion The obnoxious patriots fans (I still love you guys but where were all you folks in the 80's and 90's?) Disgruntled NFC North fans Optimistic SF fans With all that, here's the big question... Where are my brothers and sisters of the Bills Mafia??? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy We were suffering with a bad team and a terrible stadium, we just didn't have the internet back then so the rest of the nation could see how whiny we were 3 Quote In my carry bag: Big Bertha Mini (the D7 is in time out) GBB 3W (lofted to 4W) V-Series Heavenwood Baffler XL 5i-PW CBX 54* iWedge 58* #10 Twitter: @russtopherb Link to post Share on other sites
NiftyNiblick 1,971 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 We were suffering with a bad team and a terrible stadium, we just didn't have the internet back then so the rest of the nation could see how whiny we were Also, the Darryl Stingley tragedy didn't do much to fuel our enthusiasm, either. I couldn't watch football for a quite a while after that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bens197 6,206 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 We were suffering with a bad team and a terrible stadium, we just didn't have the internet back then so the rest of the nation could see how whiny we were Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote PING G400 LST 8.5 Evenflow Black 65g 6.5 Mizuno HMB MP20 3i Nippon Modus 3 120S Ben Hogan PTx Combo Nippon Modus 3 120S Maltby TSW 52, 58 Nippon Modus Wedge Bettinardi BB8 Wide Oncore Elixr Western, NY 5.7 Index Link to post Share on other sites
russtopherb 6,095 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Also, the sheer hilarity of you calling out obnoxious Pats fans in one sentence then admitting to being part of the "Bills Mafia" in the next is quite ironic 1 Quote In my carry bag: Big Bertha Mini (the D7 is in time out) GBB 3W (lofted to 4W) V-Series Heavenwood Baffler XL 5i-PW CBX 54* iWedge 58* #10 Twitter: @russtopherb Link to post Share on other sites
bens197 6,206 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Also, the sheer hilarity of you calling out obnoxious Pats fans in one sentence then admitting to being part of the "Bills Mafia" in the next is quite ironic Hahaha. Monday Night Football should be exciting this year. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote PING G400 LST 8.5 Evenflow Black 65g 6.5 Mizuno HMB MP20 3i Nippon Modus 3 120S Ben Hogan PTx Combo Nippon Modus 3 120S Maltby TSW 52, 58 Nippon Modus Wedge Bettinardi BB8 Wide Oncore Elixr Western, NY 5.7 Index Link to post Share on other sites
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