Well then you can say that the NFL didn't exist until tvs were invented.NFL only came on UK TV in '81 yet they say it existed before? They were only setting it up ready for us.
Well then you can say that the NFL didn't exist until tvs were invented.NFL only came on UK TV in '81 yet they say it existed before? They were only setting it up ready for us.
I'm sure.Here's something to think about, Trev. In your "pre-history" fewer athletes even qualified to play in the NFL (there were fewer teams) so the quality of play and competition has gone down by one measure. You missed some good football.
That would be the Steelers, far and away.. We all know you consider the Pats to be the only cheaters ever in the history of pro football
I don't know about that. The guys are in such better shape and are bigger and faster than back in the day. But the rosters are larger so they don't have to play the entire game like they used to. And while certain dudes were pretty smart back then the playbooks are much more complicated now. I'll agree with you about free agency hurting with players jumping around from team to team. And the time outs. How hard is it to make up that 5 yards? I can't stand that! :angry:I'm sure.
Actually I am of the opinion that the quality of NFL play has gone down some way since free agency came in. Players used to stay with teams for much of their career and I think they gelled better as a result. I don't recall teams using time outs very often except to manage the clock back in the day. These days you see even the big teams calling one if they don't like what the defence is showing.
Could be wrong. I see far more full games instead of just highlights these days. I'll see three this weekend. There are some superb performances out there every week. No wonder this is my favourite sport.
OTOH, how many good college players didn't seriously consider the NFL if they had real jobs that paid better at the time?I don't know about that. The guys are in such better shape and are bigger and faster than back in the day. But the rosters are larger so they don't have to play the entire game like they used to. And while certain dudes were pretty smart back then the playbooks are much more complicated now. I'll agree with you about free agency hurting with players jumping around from team to team.
I hadn't considered the pay scales but then less money didn't stop actors/actresses from being better than today's either (with a few exceptions).OTOH, how many good college players didn't seriously consider the NFL if they had real jobs that paid better at the time?
The 'trade-offs' and risk management remind me a lot of ASL.Trev, I'm glad you like this sport; there's something special about it.
From the moment I saw it I was in love and knew I had to get into it as a fan. Only other thing (i.e. not a person) that took me that way was (A)SL.Trev, I'm glad you like this sport; there's something special about it.
Edit: From the moment I saw it I was in love and knew I had to get into it as a fan. Only other thing (i.e. not a person) that took me that way was (A)SL... and sheep shagging.From the moment I saw it I was in love and knew I had to get into it as a fan. Only other thing (i.e. not a person) that took me that way was (A)SL.
Pele wasn't a goalie.1. Pele
Jerry was a Raider... Although he won't be remembered as such.I do have non-Raider favorites,Barry Sanders was brilliant,Jerry is second to none, Larry Fitz is amazing, and Peyton can slice and dice with the best throughout NFL history.
Yes, I know,though even I as a devout Raider fan for 50 years now do not think of him as a Raider.BUT I will never forget the night he torched my Raiders on Monday Night Football.Jerry was a Raider... Although he won't be remembered as such.
I recall Rice playing for the Black and Silver one day when another receiver (was it Michael Collins?) caught his 1000th pass. Game stopped; everyone came over to congratulate Collins who was delighted to have Rice shake his hand. Next play Rice caught a bomb - his 1400+th and took it all the way in.Yes, I know,though even I as a devout Raider fan for 50 years now do not think of him as a Raider.BUT I will never forget the night he torched my Raiders on Monday Night Football.
Tim BrownI recall Rice playing for the Black and Silver one day when another receiver (was it Michael Collins?) caught his 1000th pass. Game stopped; everyone came over to congratulate Collins who was delighted to have Rice shake his hand. Next play Rice caught a bomb - his 1400+th and took it all the way in.
He took the time to congratulate the lesser player before showing his own class. What a true proffessional.
Yeas. Sorry. Was a while ago.Tim Brown