[NFL] Footbaaaawl.

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Well, that's what you get for hiring "T-Jack" to play QB... he wasn't even good enough for the Seahawks, for cryin' out loud.
 
Wooo Hooo Texans!

I am happy that they played well with out the roof closed.
What I hate is that the roof open/closed is a decision made by the NFL, not the Texans. Last night was a sloppy game, but good that the Texans might have convinced some that they are a good team that can win in bad conditions.
 
What I hate is that the roof open/closed is a decision made by the NFL, not the Texans. Last night was a sloppy game, but good that the Texans might have convinced some that they are a good team that can win in bad conditions.
I think it makes sense to have it that way or else their moves could be based on how it would help/hurt their chances at winning rather than making the game more comfortable for fans.

On the other hand, indoor games are stupid.
 
I think it makes sense to have it that way or else their moves could be based on how it would help/hurt their chances at winning rather than making the game more comfortable for fans.

On the other hand, indoor games are stupid.
They've closed the roof for two games that were absolutely beautiful weather. It just doesn't make sense.
 
MLB's policy has been that before the game it's the team's decision to keep the roof open/closed, and once the game is in progress, it's the decision of the umpires. I'd have to double-check that, but I think that's the deal with Miller Park.

EDIT: Wow, it's a bit complicated (This is from 2010):
MLB GUIDELINES FOR MOVEMENT OF RETRACTABLE ROOFS
Championship Season (regular season)
The decision to open or close the roof prior to the start of the game resides with the home Club. Each Club with a retractable roof shall file with the MLB Baseball Operations Department a list of the criteria it intends to use during the championship season to decide whether to begin a game with its ballpark’s roof open or closed. The home Club should inform the umpire crew chief and visiting Club if it intends to move the roof during the game.

A. Closing an Opened Roof
If the game begins with the roof open, it may be closed only in the event of impending rain or other adverse weather conditions that may affect play or spectator comfort. If the home Club believes such conditions exist, the home Club shall confer with the umpire crew chief, who shall in turn inform the visiting Club. The visiting Club may object, if it feels a competitive imbalance will arise. In that event, the umpire crew chief shall make the final decision. If there is no objection, the decision to close the roof rests solely with the home Club.

B. Opening a Closed Roof
If the game begins with the roof closed, it may be opened if, in the opinion of the home Club, the climatic environment is such that fan comfort and enjoyment will be best served by opening the roof. A closed roof may not be opened on the grounds that weather conditions may affect spectator comfort after the conclusion of the sixth inning. Prior to opening the roof, the home Club shall confer with the umpire crew chief, who shall in turn inform the visiting Club. The visiting Club may object, if it feels a competitive imbalance will arise. In that event, the umpire crew chief shall make the final decision.

C. Roof Movement
The roof may be moved only once during the game (i.e., once closed, it may not be re-opened, and once opened, may not be re-closed) unless inclement weather or other adverse weather conditions indicate otherwise. Clubs should be very cautious of opening a closed roof if the possibility of inclement weather exists.

The movement of the roof must commence at the conclusion of an inning, unless weather conditions are such that the umpire crew chief deems it necessary to close the roof immediately so that play is not interrupted. The movement of the roof shall be continuous and play will not be stopped.

Wall Panels (Milwaukee and Arizona)
The home Club shall decide whether to open or close the wall panels prior to the start of the game. Once the game begins, the panels shall be treated like the roof, in that they may not be moved without first notifying the umpire crew chief, who shall afford the visiting Club the right to object. The panels may be moved only once during the game, and may be moved only at the conclusion of an inning.

Postseason
For all games in the postseason (Division Series, League Championship Series, World Series), the Commissioner or his designee shall make all decisions regarding roof/wall panel movement, in consultation with the home Club and the umpire crew chief. The home Club shall provide to the Baseball Operations department the name of the individual responsible for the movement of the roof/wall panels. The Commissioner or his designee shall take into account the criteria that the home Club uses during the championship season, as reflected on the Club’s filing with the MLB Baseball Operations Department.
 
I think it makes sense to have it that way or else their moves could be based on how it would help/hurt their chances at winning rather than making the game more comfortable for fans.

On the other hand, indoor games are stupid.
I've been to a couple of August games at Texas Stadium in August... FUCK that was brutal. It was 110 in the shade, and I was not in the shade. You just could not get anyone to go to a game in Houston until October. You have to have the roof here.
 

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Ouch.

KC linebacker apparently kills girlfriend, then drives to Arrowhead and kills self in parking lot.
Linebacker, eh? I haven't seen where they even released that much. I was just reading about this on the news. Weird. Makes you wonder how people just snap like that.
 

Dave

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It was Javon Belcher. He killed his girlfriend - reports say in front of their kid & mother - then drove to the practice field where he was confronted by the KC GM, Pioli, and the Coach, Crennel. He reportedly thanked them for giving him a chance and then shot himself in the head.

Dude had the world and couldn't see it. What a fucking tragedy.
 
Just sad. It took them a while to acknowledge it was Belcher, but that was because Arrowhead became a crime scene.

I don't know how the Chiefs and the NFL could even think about playing tomorrow.
 
Yeah, well, watch out in 4-5 years when the Panthers finally restructure and get back to playing good football and avoid injuries to their major players and... and...
 
As I write this, I need only 5.21 points in my Yahoo Public League from Brandon Marshall and the Seahawks defense to win the league title.
 
Barring a complete collapse by the Seattle Seahawks defense, I've won my Yahoo Fantasy Football Public League. :)
 
Barring a complete collapse by the Seattle Seahawks defense, I've won my Yahoo Fantasy Football Public League. :)
That good enough? I loved the demonstration of how loud it was in the stadium by NBC, and the fact that the next play (immediately following a time out to avoid a delay of game penalty) resulted in a delay of game penalty. The Clink gets damn loud.
 
Whatever, Seahawk fans. Your record should be 9-6, not 10-5, and you all know it. Make sure to thank the replacement refs for your playoff spot.
 
Whatever, Seahawk fans. Your record should be 9-6, not 10-5, and you all know it. Make sure to thank the replacement refs for your playoff spot.
Hey man, we already apologized for that play, and sent the Packers a fruit basket with a thank you note. Besides, they'd be the in playoffs if they won next week even if they'd lost to the Packers that night.
 
I almost feel bad for the Titans. The Packers should have put their 2nd string in once they entered the 4th quarter as it was obvious there was no coming back from that deficit.
 
Hey man, we already apologized for that play, and sent the Packers a fruit basket with a thank you note. Besides, they'd be the in playoffs if they won next week even if they'd lost to the Packers that night.
I'm just bitter. The 49ers got their ass handed to them on national tv.
 
At least they did better than the Cardinals and the Bills.
QFT

When wondering about this game earlier I decided that it would be a good even match, and a hell of a game to watch, IF they were not playing at the Clink. But since I knew it was a home game, I figured we had this one in hand. I didn't expect it to be that much of a runaway game, but still a win for the Hawks.
 
With your win over the Niners, you have officially absolved yourselves of your sin of thievery.

Because we're looking at #2 seed in the NFC, baby. Which means your 12th man won't be around to mess with Aaron and the boys in the playoffs.
 
With your win over the Niners, you have officially absolved yourselves of your sin of thievery.

Because we're looking at #2 seed in the NFC, baby. Which means your 12th man won't be around to mess with Aaron and the boys in the playoffs.
Yeah, everyone's talking about how the Seahawks have proven that they can be good on the road now as well as at home, because they beat Buffalo and Chicago on the road; but without the home field advantage, I just don't see them making it far in the playoffs. Especially if we have to play you guys at your home field and it's snowing.
 
With your win over the Niners, you have officially absolved yourselves of your sin of thievery.

Because we're looking at #2 seed in the NFC, baby. Which means your 12th man won't be around to mess with Aaron and the boys in the playoffs.
It helps most of our injured players have healed up and are back in the game. The offensive line was hurting for a while there.
 
There is a good possibility this goes into overtime.

Two seconds later, Vikings get well into fieldgoal range. Fark.
 
Welp, that sucked.

Vikings at Packers next week. We lost the game, but we at least held AP short of the record.
 
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