Official 2007 NFL season thread

[rams80]

and Brady does enough GQ, Family Guy, that Visa Commerical with the O-Line.

That's actually true. Y'know, while we're at it, why doesn't Peyton Manning ever get his mug on television? I think he'd be great for some commercials or something like that. Maybe something self-depricating with a little humor tossed in there? I bet if he's good, they might even let him host SNL!

Enough of your pity party. Want to whine? Go somewhere else.

I'm not arguing anything about Peyton Manning's TV exposure, Im talking about ESPN slurping everything Boston, and that vile piece of demon child coach.

He can be Satan all he wants. As long as he keeps winning Super Bowls, I'm happy with it!

But do they really need him to win Super Bowls now? They've built up such a team that even Marty Schottenheimer or Jim Mora could win a championship with them. They really should cut ties with Belichick.

Get rid of Belichick? Why not trade Tom Brady?

Coaches don't win games....players do. (or so I've been told. ) Besides...Brady's a smart lad; I'm sure he's picked up a thing or two from Belichick.

[Mac the Knife]

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See Im a piece of like my father said i shoudl die im in hell all ready

Must we go through this every time a Boston team wins something?

If you can't control yourself here, then the option will be eliminated for you.

Capisce?

Slap... don't taunt the rest of us with veiled threats like this. Don't give us that much hope.

[DEAD!]

I'm not arguing anything about Peyton Manning's TV exposure, Im talking about ESPN slurping everything Boston, and that vile piece of demon child coach.

.... yeah, I'm sure the Bruins are the media darlings of the NHL

[NJTank]

I'm not arguing anything about Peyton Manning's TV exposure, Im talking about ESPN slurping everything Boston, and that vile piece of demon child coach.

.... yeah, I'm sure the Bruins are the media darlings of the NHL

What is the NHL? ESPN never shows more then 2 seconds any more.

[NJTank]

I'm not arguing anything about Peyton Manning's TV exposure, Im talking about ESPN slurping everything Boston, and that vile piece of demon child coach.

.... yeah, I'm sure the Bruins are the media darlings of the NHL

What is the NHL? ESPN never shows more then 2 seconds any more.

[DEAD!]

What is the NHL? ESPN never shows more then 2 seconds any more.

What? You've never heard of the National Hurling League?

[Mac the Knife]

What is the NHL? ESPN never shows more then 2 seconds any more.

What? You've never heard of the National Hurling League?

I thought it was the Nationwide Ho's League.

[DEAD!]

What is the NHL? ESPN never shows more then 2 seconds any more.

What? You've never heard of the National Hurling League?

I thought it was the Nationwide Ho's League.

.... yeah, pimpin' ain't easy.

[Audiodrama]

I'm not arguing anything about Peyton Manning's TV exposure, Im talking about ESPN slurping everything Boston, and that vile piece of demon child coach.

ESPN doesn't report on "everything Boston" because it's Boston news. They have to report on winning teams. When the Red Sox win their second world championship in four years, when the Patriots are becoming this age's modern dynasty with a chance to go undefeated, when the Boston College Eagles are (were) ranked #2 in the country, when the Celtics make arguably the biggest trade in franchise history bringing in the most dominant (arguably, again) big man in the game of basketball, YOU REPORT ON IT.

[rams80]

I'm not arguing anything about Peyton Manning's TV exposure, Im talking about ESPN slurping everything Boston, and that vile piece of demon child coach.

ESPN doesn't report on "everything Boston" because it's Boston news. They have to report on winning teams. When the Red Sox win their second world championship in four years, when the Patriots are becoming this age's modern dynasty with a chance to go undefeated, when the Boston College Eagles are (were) ranked #2 in the country, when the Celtics make arguably the biggest trade in franchise history bringing in the most dominant (arguably, again) big man in the game of basketball, YOU REPORT ON IT.

So why do they talk about Notre Dame?

[DEAD!]

I'm not arguing anything about Peyton Manning's TV exposure, Im talking about ESPN slurping everything Boston, and that vile piece of demon child coach.

ESPN doesn't report on "everything Boston" because it's Boston news. They have to report on winning teams. When the Red Sox win their second world championship in four years, when the Patriots are becoming this age's modern dynasty with a chance to go undefeated, when the Boston College Eagles are (were) ranked #2 in the country, when the Celtics make arguably the biggest trade in franchise history bringing in the most dominant (arguably, again) big man in the game of basketball, YOU REPORT ON IT.

So why do they talk about Notre Dame?

and the Cubs?

[Joshawaggie]

Oh come on, sure ESPN is all over the Boston teams right now, but you know what? the other majority of the time is spent on New York teams. If anyone should be complaining about ESPN's coverage, it should be everyone not living in the northeast.

[Audiodrama]

And by the way -- to those who are up the Patriots' collective ass about cheating, the Colts were caught cheating yesterday afternoon during the game.

They were caught artificially pumping crowd noise into the RCA Dome. There is an audio clip going around in which you can *clearly* hear the Crowd Noise Audio CD SKIPPING in the background, and then promptly shut off. You wanna talk about going against league rules? There you go. Your precious Colts ain't innocent either.

[rams80]

And by the way -- to those who are up the Patriots' collective ass about cheating, the Colts were caught cheating yesterday afternoon during the game.

They were caught artificially pumping crowd noise into the RCA Dome. There is an audio clip going around in which you can *clearly* hear the Crowd Noise Audio CD SKIPPING in the background, and then promptly shut off. You wanna talk about going against league rules? There you go. Your precious Colts ain't innocent either.

Wait...that's against the rules? Since when? Godd@mnit John Shaw et al. *fist desk* Why did you never bust Seattle or New Orleans for pulling this .

[Audiodrama]

And by the way -- to those who are up the Patriots' collective ass about cheating, the Colts were caught cheating yesterday afternoon during the game.

They were caught artificially pumping crowd noise into the RCA Dome. There is an audio clip going around in which you can *clearly* hear the Crowd Noise Audio CD SKIPPING in the background, and then promptly shut off. You wanna talk about going against league rules? There you go. Your precious Colts ain't innocent either.

Wait...that's against the rules? Since when? Godd@mnit John Shaw et al. *fist desk* Why did you never bust Seattle or New Orleans for pulling this .

Yes, it is against the rules. The NFL is currently investigating the Colts, as well as CBS's audio tapes.

[rams80]

And by the way -- to those who are up the Patriots' collective ass about cheating, the Colts were caught cheating yesterday afternoon during the game.

They were caught artificially pumping crowd noise into the RCA Dome. There is an audio clip going around in which you can *clearly* hear the Crowd Noise Audio CD SKIPPING in the background, and then promptly shut off. You wanna talk about going against league rules? There you go. Your precious Colts ain't innocent either.

Wait...that's against the rules? Since when? Godd@mnit John Shaw et al. *fist desk* Why did you never bust Seattle or New Orleans for pulling this .

Yes, it is against the rules. The NFL is currently investigating the Colts, as well as CBS's audio tapes.

When did this go on the books? I want to know if I should put this on "the list of things that I as a fan am angry at the Rams Front Office over".

[rams80]

Oh come on, sure ESPN is all over the Boston teams right now, but you know what? the other majority of the time is spent on New York teams. If anyone should be complaining about ESPN's coverage, it should be everyone not living in the northeast.

To be fair, they also devote an inordinate amount of coverage towards the Lakers and USC football.

[Audiodrama]

And by the way -- to those who are up the Patriots' collective ass about cheating, the Colts were caught cheating yesterday afternoon during the game.

They were caught artificially pumping crowd noise into the RCA Dome. There is an audio clip going around in which you can *clearly* hear the Crowd Noise Audio CD SKIPPING in the background, and then promptly shut off. You wanna talk about going against league rules? There you go. Your precious Colts ain't innocent either.

Wait...that's against the rules? Since when? Godd@mnit John Shaw et al. *fist desk* Why did you never bust Seattle or New Orleans for pulling this .

Yes, it is against the rules. The NFL is currently investigating the Colts, as well as CBS's audio tapes.

When did this go on the books? I want to know if I should put this on "the list of things that I as a fan am angry at the Rams Front Office over".

lol, I'm not sure of the exact date it went into activity. I assure you I'll post the full rule should I find it on the 'net somewhere.

[Audiodrama]

Here's a blurb I found on crowd noise rules and regulations (I'm currently searching for more info):

Crowd Noise

While the League does not wish to place restrictions on spontaneous crowd noise or to diminish fan enjoyment in our sport, it is each club's responsibility to exert proper control over cheerleaders and mascots (including noise-making specialists hired exclusively for that purpose), use of scoreboards, message boards, etc. Artificial or manufactured crowd noise in NFL stadiums has increased to the extent that teams have notified the league office that they have experienced difficulty communicating within their bench area as well as on the field.

(1) Club-Controlled Sound: The home club does not have the prerogative to decide if such sound hampers signal calling. While spontaneous crowd noises may be beyond immediate control, noise of any kind (music, horns, gongs, drums, etc.) that is under club control must cease when the play clock (40 or 25 second) is running and the visiting team is in possession of the ball. Flagrant attempts by cheerleaders, mascots or the public-address system to encourage crowd noise for the purpose of disrupting the visiting team's offense while the play clock is running is prohibited. The use of noise meters or such messages as "Noise!," "Let's hear it!," "Raise the Roof," "Let's go Crazy," "Pump it up," "12th Man" are prohibited at any time during the game. These examples are not limited to the foregoing, but also would include similar messages that encourage crowds to make random noise in order to disrupt the opposition. The prohibitions specified in this section also apply during kicking plays.

Exception: Any conventional cheerleader or mascot actions or the use of the scoreboard or message board for acceptable cheers such as "Defense!" and "Push 'em back!" must be stopped when the huddle breaks and/or the offensive team moves to the line of scrimmage.

(2) "Wave": Club-controlled efforts to start the "Wave" cheer, through the use of cheerleaders or message boards — even if the actions are stopped when the visiting team breaks the huddle — are a violation of the crowd noise policy.

(3) Noise-Making Devices: Klaxons, megaphones, bullhorns, whistles and other noisemakers of any kind are not permitted in stadium.

(4) Field-Level Speakers: The number of field-level speakers must be limited to a maximum of four. They must be placed between the goal lines and the 20-yard lines, and be pointed away from the bench area and the playing field. All sound from such speakers must cease when play clock starts for the visiting team's possession.

(5) Mascots: Team mascots must stay behind the six-foot white border at all times during the game (they may be on the field at appropriate times during the pregame and at halftime when players are not on the field), and they are prohibited from engaging in any acts of taunting opposing players, coaches, and game officials. In the event of violations, teams employing the mascots will be subject to significant fines.

(6) Videos: Video clips may be shown during pregame, halftime, postgame, between quarters, and after a score by the home team, as long as the content is in good taste and not derogatory to the visiting team. At no time may such clips be shown while the play clock or game clock is running.

Source: The NFL

[shiznit1083]

Well played.