derrickdj1 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Now we're having some fun again. Keep it light hearted and just enjoy the game tonight and may your team win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 8 minutes ago, ZEUS121996 said: I was told either you are an alcoholic or you're not. Whoever told you that was probably an alcoholic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, oldtimer said: This is like the summer and winter solstices at Stonehenge at the same time. Combine that with the Spring and harvest sacrifices and you get the idea. How about baseball AND basketball going to game 7 in the same year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 What's basketball? I'm not familiar with that religion. Is that one of those terrorist religions I hear about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, derrickdj1 said: Now we're having some fun again. Keep it light hearted and just enjoy the game tonight and may your team win! If I watch game 7 tonight and if you add up all the playoff AND world series games played this year, I will have watched 1 game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Whoever told you that was probably an alcoholic. I will drink to that, lol! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, oldtimer said: What's basketball? I'm not familiar with that religion. Is that one of those terrorist religions I hear about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 40 minutes ago, derrickdj1 said: I don't think for the average American, it really makes a difference. Most people just don't care and will choose who they like or don't like. Throwing out the opening ball is not going to take anything away from the game. I think Pete Rose and Arod would agree. If I might come out of the gutter for a moment to offer a cogent comment... Tonight is a historic game and there is nothing else going on from a professional sports perspective. A LOT of casual fans will tune in who probably haven't watched a game all year. MLB is going to score a lot of PR from tonight's game. The NFL has had falling TV numbers this season and a lot of people think it's due to the player protests, kneeling, sitting for the national anthem that has contributed to this. The NFL is fanatically committed to protecting the brand and they want a squeaky clean image. They have had a bit of an image problem this year and everybody knows it. Major League Baseball is the poor cousin to the NFL and I think they view this game as a way to capture some market share in terms of national exposure. I am sure they want tonight to be about the flag, mom's apple pie, truth justice and the American way. And baseball. They will NOT be wanting protests or controversies. It's now a non-issue since Sheen seems to have been un-invited to throw out the first pitch, but look how much we on this board are fretting about it? I think we represent a pretty good slice of America. I for one would rather be talking about the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 10 minutes ago, wvu80 said: I am sure they want tonight to be about the flag, mom's apple pie, truth justice and the American way. And baseball. They will NOT be wanting protests or controversies. ESPN's "Outside the Lines" this week had a feature on Cleveland's racist mascot. They're going to have controversy especially if Chief Wahoo's team wins. No one wants controversy, it's more desirable to just sweep it under the rug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 18 minutes ago, wvu80 said: I for one would rather be talking about the game. I can't name one single major league player since the days of Ozzie Smith and Bo Diddley other than Tebow, and only him because he showed up on Drudge Report recently. But recreating a legendary movie scene, I'd tune in for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Just now, CECAA850 said: ESPN's "Outside the Lines" this week had a feature on Cleveland's racist mascot. They're going to have controversy especially if Chief Wahoo's team wins. No one wants controversy, it's more desirable to just sweep it under the rug. Two comments: (actually, a question and comment) I didn't know that. The WS is being broadcast on Fox Sports, do you think the mascot "issue" will be brought up? I really don't know. It was brought up with regards to the Washington Redskins as well and that issue has been resolved by the courts in favor of the team. Second: I hate the way ESPN constantly stirs the racist pot. They are the most racist and political of all the media out there, more than CNN, Fox and all the other major networks put together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Just now, wvu80 said: Second: I hate the way ESPN constantly stirs the racist pot. They are the most racist and political of all the media out there, more than CNN, Fox and all the other major networks put together! Hence the problem with the Charlie situation. It probably wouldn't be a problem otherwise but the media would make it one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 40 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Put her as a side with my double double please Carl Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 12 minutes ago, wvu80 said: The NFL has had falling TV numbers this season and a lot of people think it's due to the player protests, kneeling, sitting for the national anthem that has contributed to this A lot of people won't say the real truth is that their product has gotten much worse over the last twenty years. Rule changes and interpretations, combined with inconsistent and selective enforcement has destroyed the game from what we knew as children. Most people don't watch the anthem or see who is sitting or whatever, they start at the opening kickoff. Try watching a game by flipping channels when the commercials start. When you flip to another game, chances are it's also a commercial. Flip back and it's a commercial. There's what? 40 minutes or so of action in 3 and a half hours? Hey it's a touchdown or field goal, then a commercial---back to the kickoff---then a commercial. Intentional grounding is now legal if it is to stop the clock. More and more teams are playing in domes, when football used to be the sport that played in just about any weather and was proud of it. Player protests, kneeling, or sitting before the start is nothing compared to the antics they display during the game. The image problem is more due to overarching greed than anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, wvu80 said: Washington Redskins as well and that issue has been resolved by the courts in favor of the team. Umm, I heard they lost their trademark protection logo status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 39 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Whoever told you that was probably an alcoholic. As a matter of fact they are Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 minute ago, oldtimer said: Most people don't watch the anthem or see who is sitting or whatever, they start at the opening kickoff. Try watching a game by flipping channels when the commercials start. When you flip to another game, chances...(respectful snip!) I 100% agree, but now people don't have a choice but to become involved in it because the sports media zoom in on it and then comment on it for 20 minutes. It touches on our patriotism and a bunch of other social issues the MEDIA wants to talk about. I agree with you on all your other comments, I just snipped for brevity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 7 minutes ago, ZEUS121996 said: Put her as a side with my double double please Carl Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 9 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Umm, I heard they lost their trademark protection logo status. They did a couple of years ago, stripped by a court. Subsequent court battles restored to them their trademark protection. (Edit) Well, I was certain ^^^but I looked it up and it looks like they ultimately LOST that battle. So I don't know. It is hard to keep up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, oldtimer said: A lot of people won't say the real truth is that their product has gotten much worse over the last twenty years. That's it in a nutshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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