- Jun 9, 2014
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Yep, that's more than likely my quota.Dammit, he did it to me again.
OK, the one like in history. He clearly earned that one.
It's ok sofla because, you know, they're big and strong and can run fast. So we as a culture will just overlook the fact that these guys are loser thugs and turn them into friggin heroes.
I think the NFL may be heading for a reckoning sooner rather than later. This thug culture with the tats and the wife beating and all the other ugliness gets magnified with all the tweets, Facebook post, etc. Dog, killers, wife killers, friend killers etc all associated with the NFL. Concussion and brain injuries are already highlighted and will only continue to be put more into the limelight. I know it's a lot of stuff to talk about after one ugly game but IMO the announcers were right that the whole thing was a disgusting display from start to finish.I'm fine with it. I don't care for either team. I just wonder when the tipping point occurs, when we realize this doesn't work.
There's a lot not to like about that game last evening...obviously the Burfect and Jones lack of discipline and self control, but also the fans for throwing debris at Rothliesberger as he was carted from the field. Reminded me more of a description of the Roman mobs at the Forum for the gladiatorial games. Also, it struck me as an ironic piece to this whole mess that Rothliesberger, an accused rapist, is lauded as both tragic figure and leader of the comeback! Two other weird pieces...the exchange early between Reggie Nelson and Steelers' coach Mike Munchac and Joey Porter, of all the members of the coaching staff, on the field to "check on the injured player!"
One day when the NFL is no more (hope not but it sure seems headed that way), footage from this game will likely be used to illustrate the decline and impending fall. Who do you blame? Roger Goodell? The team owners, many of whom treat the game like a snatch and grab for the $$$? The coaches for lack of player control? The players for having no control? The fans for underwriting it? Certainly there were many similar things throughout the history of the game, but there wasn't instant coverage, there were more honorable guys playing (very hard, mind you, and for much less money), and our blissful ignorance kept Sunday afternoons as a day we spent with our heroes. I wouldn't say that has been completely lost, but severely distorted. It is a far cry from the game of my youth.
Astounding loss for the Bengals I mean Bungles. To lose that game like that is dumbfounding. Both teams are loaded with DB's.Couldn't happen to two better guys, though. Mr. Sucker Punch himself Jeremy Hill fumbles, then Pacman Jones sets up the winning FG.
That turd commenting on a hit is laughable seeing as how his soft @ss couldn't bust a grape when he played. If I wanted to know how to stay eligible without attending class at all during football season, he'd be the first I'd ask, however.Criminole Deon defending Burfict's hit on Brown. Unbelievable!
https://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-netw...0215/Deion-and-LT-debate-Burfict-hit-on-Brown