American Football (NFL)

[Jett129]

I thought this was interesting from a philosophical angle,but it's also pretty funny.

[Matt]

When I think philosophical I think the Kelces.

[Mizmazzle]

It’s funny how Jason is willing to brag about cheating (he’s retired) and Travis is claiming to uphold NFL regulations (active player)

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle bragging about cheating is so trashy

[Mizmazzle]

@Oaktavia definitely not a good look. Nor a good promotion of sportsmanship values for young players.

[scooter]

@Jett129 @Mizmazzle @Oaktavia , I'd take this with a grain of salt. I'd be willing to bet Jason is embellishing a bit, for dramatic effect. You've got to be somewhat provocative to drive ratings, nowadays...

[Oaktavia]

@scooter seems like a weird thing to fake brag about but I just really dislike cheaters, personally.

[Jett129]

Nice to kind of wake this thread up a little bit. In Bill Parcell’s memoir he talks about “Gamesmanship” in the NFL,and he relates a story where the 49ers get the opening possession and before they’re about to start Bill Walsh says his headset isn’t working, so Parcells has to turn his headset off. Now he knows that the 49ers first 15 plays are scripted, but now he can’t send calls into the defense. After the game Parcells says to Walsh…You ever pull that shit again,I’ll fucking out you. I don’t like cheaters,but there’s probably a lot more of this so called gamesmanship going on then we might be aware of. Like he said if you think we’re stealing your signals cover it up.

[scooter]

Since there's a fantasy soccer league on the forum, I've been considering commissioning a fantasy football league for the NFL faithful. Who's interested ?

[Matt]

Will we get to do a live Zoom draft with beers?

[Mizmazzle]

That could be cool! I don't have much experience with fantasy football.

[Matt]

Super easy as long as you use a good platform. I trust @scooter to set up a quality league.

[scooter]

@Matt said in American Football (NFL):

Will we get to do a live Zoom draft with beers?

That was one of my first thoughts. As long as we have a day and time that works for everyone, I don't see why not...

[scooter]

I would be setting up a very basic league. Most likely on Yahoo! It's free, and no hassle...

[Jett129]

@scooter I think I’ll just follow along as I know nothing about Fantasy Football. Also I’ll have my hands full with the IH Survivors Pool,which is also interest dependent.

[scooter]

Here's a league link for anyone interested... https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/945622/invitation?key=673d4832a121513d&soc_trk=lnk&ikey=d9f539962b846ba4

Check out the league settings. If you want in, feel free to join.

[shamrock8387]

Looks interesting, I'm in. Thanks for creating this!

[Alex]

more Alexes in this league than at IHUK!

[Matt]

Thanks @scooter

[Jett129]

Less than a week to the start of the 2024 NFL Season,and that means that once again,if you guys are interested, we can have the IH Forum Survivors Football Pool. For those of you that might be new around these parts, it’s quite simple. Just pick one team to win every week. No point spreads to hurt you or help you. Your team wins and your on to the next week,loose and your on the sidelines until we get down to one person and then we reset and everyone can get back in the pool,even if you weren’t playing at the beginning. In a lot of these pools you can’t use the same team twice,but we don’t have that stipulation. A couple of guys did that last season to challenge themselves. There’s no fees,no prizes,just bragging rights. Helps to keep this thread interesting during the season. Also,for me at least,it makes it a little bit more fun,as I’m seeing scores come in,if I know someone needs a certain team to win. One stipulation…You absolutely have to make a pic every week before the game starts. I do keep track,and I will send out reminders,but if you don’t make a pick you’re out. There you have it. Any interest?