Gothamite Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Well I wanted to keep these worms contained to their metal cylinder apparatus.. http://m.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/jul/04/citylights1-nfl-dirty-secret/?templates=mobileJust read this.I'll stop at that before this gets out of control.The association with gambling, even illegal gambling, in now way supports the contention that games are being thrown. Especially since sports books can influence the bets laid to ensure they make money regardless of the outcome. You'll have to do far better than that.Have you been watching the NFL this year? Officials are caricature-like bad this season. It's as if they're showing the public the League is corrupt. Yes they are, and no they aren't. The problem with officiating isn't corruption, it's a combination of ludicrously- and needlessly-complicated rule book with part-time officials who aren't given the time to learn it or stay current with changes. One or (preferably) both has to be changed. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Well I wanted to keep these worms contained to their metal cylinder apparatus..http://m.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/jul/04/citylights1-nfl-dirty-secret/?templates=mobileJust read this.I'll stop at that before this gets out of control.The association with gambling, even illegal gambling, in now way supports the contention that games are being thrown. Especially since sports books can influence the bets laid to ensure they make money regardless of the outcome. You'll have to do far better than that.Have you been watching the NFL this year? Officials are caricature-like bad this season. It's as if they're showing the public the League is corrupt. Yes they are, and no they aren't.The problem with officiating isn't corruption, it's a combination of ludicrously- and needlessly-complicated rule book with part-time officials who aren't given the time to learn it or stay current with changes. One or (preferably) both has to be changed.The NFL isn't as corrupt as FIFA, but Roger and the others are coming close, damn close. Remember, two owners are heavily involved in the daily fantasy sites. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBolt3 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 SEE THE SIGNS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Well I wanted to keep these worms contained to their metal cylinder apparatus..http://m.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/jul/04/citylights1-nfl-dirty-secret/?templates=mobileJust read this.I'll stop at that before this gets out of control.The association with gambling, even illegal gambling, in now way supports the contention that games are being thrown. Especially since sports books can influence the bets laid to ensure they make money regardless of the outcome. You'll have to do far better than that.Have you been watching the NFL this year? Officials are caricature-like bad this season. It's as if they're showing the public the League is corrupt. Yes they are, and no they aren't.The problem with officiating isn't corruption, it's a combination of ludicrously- and needlessly-complicated rule book with part-time officials who aren't given the time to learn it or stay current with changes. One or (preferably) both has to be changed. The NFL isn't as corrupt as FIFA, but Roger and the others are coming close, damn close. Remember, two owners are heavily involved in the daily fantasy sites. Again, the fantasy sites make money when more people play, not really when certain teams win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Well I wanted to keep these worms contained to their metal cylinder apparatus..http://m.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/jul/04/citylights1-nfl-dirty-secret/?templates=mobileJust read this.I'll stop at that before this gets out of control.The association with gambling, even illegal gambling, in now way supports the contention that games are being thrown. Especially since sports books can influence the bets laid to ensure they make money regardless of the outcome. You'll have to do far better than that.Have you been watching the NFL this year? Officials are caricature-like bad this season. It's as if they're showing the public the League is corrupt. Yes they are, and no they aren't.The problem with officiating isn't corruption, it's a combination of ludicrously- and needlessly-complicated rule book with part-time officials who aren't given the time to learn it or stay current with changes. One or (preferably) both has to be changed. The NFL isn't as corrupt as FIFA, but Roger and the others are coming close, damn close. Remember, two owners are heavily involved in the daily fantasy sites. Again, the fantasy sites make money when more people play, not really when certain teams win.League is hypocritical on gambling. Players can't be associated with it, but league itself and individual owners can be. Fantasy sites are gambling. It doesn't matter whether or not the outcome of the bets can be "swayed" by an official or two, it's still wrong. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Back on point:In a perfect world, 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding would be voided and the voting would be redone. But, even at Christmastime, this miracle won't happen. Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieboy82 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 bumping we have a new head of FIFA. http://www.espnfc.com/blog-fifa/story/2815796/gianni-infantino-beats-sheikh-salman-for-fifa-presidency i wonder if things will change or not. so long and thanks for all the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 He's from the same town as Blatter, and Platini's right hand man! But I'm all for a breath of fresh air. ESPN has said that he wants to expand the World Cup to 40 teams @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieboy82 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 5 minutes ago, raysox said: He's from the same town as Blatter, and Platini's right hand man! But I'm all for a breath of fresh air. ESPN has said that he wants to expand the World Cup to 40 teams 40 team is to much. also will you still see the World Cup in Russia or Qatar. wonder if there will be some kind of boycott for both (more for Qatar if anything else). so long and thanks for all the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yeah, nice "change" FIFA. Infantino is basically Sepp's neighbor. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Proximity is not commonality. I don't care where he's from if he helps push through reforms. Prince Ali bin al-Hussein is from a different part of the world, but he made it clear that he had no stomach for reversing Blatter's culture of corruption. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm just gonna take the whole "I'll believe it when I see it" stance. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Which is totally fair. I'm just not willing to slam the guy for being European. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Gothamite said: Which is totally fair. I'm just not willing to slam the guy for being European. Obviously bought and paid for by the French... just like your avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35863820 At least it'll only be 90 to 100 at that time of year. Sounds like they will be unable to get all those hotels built that they promised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Nice twist! This is WAY better than a hotel, you can watch soccer in the heat, AND live like Mohammad did! I wonder what west coast stadiums are going to get games when this thing is eventually shuttered and moved to the states. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 15 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: Nice twist! This is WAY better than a hotel, you can watch soccer in the heat, AND live like Mohammad did! I wonder what west coast stadiums are going to get games when this thing is eventually shuttered and moved to the states. I'm waiting for them to say they'll be offering camel taxis to the matches because they don't have enough buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 On 3/21/2016 at 9:36 AM, Bucfan56 said: Nice twist! This is WAY better than a hotel, you can watch soccer in the heat, AND live like Mohammad did! I wonder what west coast stadiums are going to get games when this thing is eventually shuttered and moved to the states. At least we'll have plenty of advance warning. The US didn't do a half bad job of hosting the 2003 WWC on short notice but the MWC is a bigger beast. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 As long as you have a year advance notice you can make it work in the US. Since it's during summer MLS and MLB are the only games in town in June and July. NBA wraps up in the first part of June and only affects 2 cities by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I'm waiting to see what the political situation will be like in the region in 6 years. I am aware that Qatar is relatively safe, but who knows what will happen if the Islamic StateDAESH is still mucking about in 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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