XFL

[Emerson Dambiggins]

Well, the first weekend is in the books and all I can say is: Sad. Very sad.

 

[Mgderf]

I liked some of the action, but the gratuitous celebrations are a bridge too far for me.
I watched a routine pass tipped, then intercepted and returned for maybe 15 yards.
At this point the entire defense gathered in the end-zone to pose for pictures.

If you had only seen the celebration you would have thought they won the Superbowl.
I managed to watch about 20 minutes between two games.
That's about all I could stomach.

I was looking forward to the XFL, not so much now.
Just a different bunch of spoiled, petulant, self-centered brats.

 

[churchmouse]

Terrible football. Would as soon watch a High School Varsity game.

 

[Emerson Dambiggins]

"Professional" football doesn't necessarily mean good football apparently.

 

[MCgrease08]

I liked some of the action, but the gratuitous celebrations are a bridge too far for me.
I watched a routine pass tipped, then intercepted and returned for maybe 15 yards.
At this point the entire defense gathered in the end-zone to pose for pictures.

If you had only seen the celebration you would have thought they won the Superbowl.
I managed to watch about 20 minutes between two games.
That's about all I could stomach.

I was looking forward to the XFL, not so much now.
Just a different bunch of spoiled, petulant, self-centered brats.

You must not have watched much NFL this season. This happened on pretty much every interception I saw this year, no matter the team.

 

[churchmouse]

You must not have watched much NFL this season. This happened on pretty much every interception I saw this year, no matter the team.

That is ruining the game.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

That is ruining the game.

Ya it really is. I don’t mind celebrating after a touchdown, but every play they celebrate now. What happened to sportsmanship?

 

[churchmouse]

Ya it really is. I don’t mind celebrating after a touchdown, but every play they celebrate now. What happened to sportsmanship?

Who was the idiot receiver on the Bengal's that took this idiocy to its current level.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Who was the idiot receiver on the Bengal's that took this idiocy to its current level.

Chad Johnson is the only one that comes to mind? Unless you’re thinking of someone else? Bengals have had multiple idiots the last few years

 

[churchmouse]

Chad Johnson is the only one that comes to mind? Unless you’re thinking of someone else? Bengals have had multiple idiots the last few years

Yup that is this particular idiot. Ochosynco or some such crap. He was an idiot. It seems this entire calibration thing has come along with that crowd. There have been other in the past. But this currant crap takes away from the game.

 

[Mongo59]

How many adult beverages have you had there CM?

 

[hoosierdoc]

How many adult beverages have you had there CM?

Ocho... syncho... no bueno

 

[Mgderf]

You must not have watched much NFL this season. This happened on pretty much every interception I saw this year, no matter the team.

Very observant of you.
You are correct. I did not watch a single NFL game this year.
I gave up on professional football when the league gave up on our flag.

Screw those guys.
I thought I would give the XFL a chance, but if that's all they have to offer...

 

[churchmouse]

How many adult beverages have you had there CM?

Not had one in going on 5 years now.

 

[churchmouse]

Ocho... syncho... no bueno

He changed the name on his jersey and I just can not bring to mind exactly what he started calling himself.

 

[halfmileharry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5U85N-xVvA&feature=emb_logo

 

[hoosierdoc]

He changed the name on his jersey and I just can not bring to mind exactly what he started calling himself.

You were correct. I hated it too

 

[Mark-DuCo]

I actually liked it. I love the kick off and extra point rule changes. Being able to hear the refs and people in the booth discussing challenges and close calls was really nice too. The shorter play clock kept the game going with a lot more action. I know the football talent wasn't quite NFL quality, but you have to remember this league just started, all the NFL quality player are in the NFL where the big money is obviously. I think the XFL has a good shot at making it this time.

 

[historian]

I really enjoyed it. It was fun football. It is, at its core, a stupid game, people should have fun with it. I liked the rule changes. 25 second game clock is excellent! I'm not a big fan of listening in on the coaches and the announcers knowing the playbooks. That got annoying. It is fun when Romo does it because he studies tapes, it isn't cool when you cheat on that. The announcing on ESPN needed help, I didn't get the FOX games, so not sure on that. I enjoyed the replay discussion. My favorite part was the sideline interviews: "You just missed a FG, what happened?" is really entertaining.

It wasn't top flight football, but it was good, solid football.

 

[4651feeder]

I actually liked it. I love the kick off and extra point rule changes. Being able to hear the refs and people in the booth discussing challenges and close calls was really nice too. The shorter play clock kept the game going with a lot more action. I know the football talent wasn't quite NFL quality, but you have to remember this league just started, all the NFL quality player are in the NFL where the big money is obviously. I think the XFL has a good shot at making it this time.

^^^ This, plus it's filling a seasonal void between football and baseball in a time of year when I'm inside more than outside.