NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Haymaker]

I done my Masters at UConn on the Hartford Campus (which is where the Burton Practice complex is based - it's truly a sight to behold).



:hmmm:

[Sylar]

:hmmm:

Ahhhh sharrupp! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Ahhhh sharrupp! :greengrin

Sorry, couldnt resist!

[Haymaker]

... I hate sundays without Football... What to do... :confused:

[DH1875]

... I hate sundays without Football... What to do... :confused:


Watch one of the greatest games of all time :greengrin. It's the full game so make sure you got a few hours and without giving to much away you got to watch it all :thumbsup:(don't just skip till the end).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrZEQ8A4UM0&feature=player_embedded

[Gatecrasher]

is it just me, or despite the increase the season tickets for the NFL really cheap?
Surely im missing something here :confused:

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-To-Raise-Ticket-Prices-For-2011-Season/f4157955-5daf-4325-aa5e-deafff4bd06d

[Sylar]

is it just me, or despite the increase the season tickets for the NFL really cheap?
Surely im missing something here :confused:

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-To-Raise-Ticket-Prices-For-2011-Season/f4157955-5daf-4325-aa5e-deafff4bd06d

I hope you're being funny and not incredibly dense :greengrin

Last year, the cheapest season ticket at Foxborough would have cost $890, with an extra supplement paid up front if you want that to include any potential playoff games. Most expensive tickets for the best seats are around $1700.

As an aside, I notice there's a 90 year waiting list to become a ST holder in Green Bay - the longest in the NFL!

[Gatecrasher]

I hope you're being funny and not incredibly dense :greengrin

Last year, the cheapest season ticket at Foxborough would have cost $890, with an extra supplement paid up front if you want that to include any potential playoff games. Most expensive tickets for the best seats are around $1700.

As an aside, I notice there's a 90 year waiting list to become a ST holder in Green Bay - the longest in the NFL!
I must be missing something painfully obvious :greengrin
The prices your talking about are more in the region of what I thought an NFL season ticket would cost

[Sylar]

I must be missing something painfully obvious :greengrin
The prices your talking about are more in the region of what I thought an NFL season ticket would cost

So the cheapest ticket at Lambeau field would be $690 dollars this year, as opposed to $670 last year, assuming a $2 increase.

The figures in the article are used as a "per game" to calculate the overall season ticket, based on 10 regular home games per season.

I think I misread your post and the article first time around, so you're not missing anything :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

So the cheapest ticket at Lambeau field would be $690 dollars this year, as opposed to $670 last year, assuming a $2 increase.

The figures in the article are used as a "per game" to calculate the overall season ticket, based on 10 regular home games per season.

I think I misread your post and the article first time around, so you're not missing anything :greengrin

Ah its per game that was catching me out, I knew I was missing something. Still $690 seems good value to me

[Gatecrasher]

noticed on the web that the Packers have released A.J Hawk :wtf:

[Haymaker]

noticed on the web that the Packers have released A.J Hawk :wtf:
Resign on a lower wage maybe? It happens.

Patriots announce Guard Stephen Neal has retired.

[DH1875]

noticed on the web that the Packers have released A.J Hawk :wtf:


Noooooooooooooo, not AJ :confused:. Surprised at that but no doubt he will be fine in the long run. Seems a lot of teams are cutting their cloth, including us.

[Gatecrasher]

Noooooooooooooo, not AJ :confused:. Surprised at that but no doubt he will be fine in the long run. Seems a lot of teams are cutting their cloth, including us.

Apparently Re-signed on a 5 year deal, it seems haymaker may have been right

[Gatecrasher]

Fantastic! It's really weird that you post that up tonight of all nights, as I'm sitting reading it in my UConn Huskies hoody!

I did my Masters at UConn on the Hartford Campus (which is where the Burton Practice complex is based - it's truly a sight to behold).

They're the only team I have proper mixed emotions when they face up with Michigan - still not sure I could pick between them actually!

i saw some of it on SSN and they did a phone interview, i thought i would have a look and the vid was class :agree:

[Haymaker]

Apparently Re-signed on a 5 year deal, it seems haymaker may have been right


:smug:

[James.]

Might as well keep this thread going for another year as it's looking ever more likely that we'll be getting a lockout. Fighting over a measly $9 billion :dummytit: :devil:

Players Union has "decertified" - basically the players can individually sue the owners if they enforce a lockout next season. As it stands you should all look forward to enjoying watching your college teams come the start of next season!

[Sylar]

Might as well keep this thread going for another year as it's looking ever more likely that we'll be getting a lockout. Fighting over a measly $9 billion :dummytit: :devil:

Players Union has "decertified" - basically the players can individually sue the owners if they enforce a lockout next season. As it stands you should all look forward to enjoying watching your college teams come the start of next season!

Was reading about this earlier, having watched something about it briefly on Sky Sports News over the weekend.

I can't see the league letting it get to the point of there being no NFL next year. It's worth FAR too much money to not only the league, but the American economy as a whole!

I was a bit disappointed to note that Tom Brady appears to be spearheading the legal drive against the league and the Patriots under this "anticompetitive" argument, stating that they can't maximise their personal revenue.

Robert Kraft gave Brady a contract worth $48.5 million and I personally wish he wasn't taking a lead in this.

Very disappointing indeed.

[hibsbollah]

Was reading about this earlier, having watched something about it briefly on Sky Sports News over the weekend.

I can't see the league letting it get to the point of there being no NFL next year. It's worth FAR too much money to not only the league, but the American economy as a whole!

I was a bit disappointed to note that Tom Brady appears to be spearheading the legal drive against the league and the Patriots under this "anticompetitive" argument, stating that they can't maximise their personal revenue.

Robert Kraft gave Brady a contract worth $48.5 million and I personally wish he wasn't taking a lead in this.

Very disappointing indeed.

The 82 strike-shortened season was 9 games IIRC. Its very possible the same thing will happen again. Greedy players misusing the great institution of a trades union.

[Sylar]

The 82 strike-shortened season was 9 games IIRC. Its very possible the same thing will happen again. Greedy players misusing the great institution of a trades union.

The NFL was nowhere near as profitable in the early 80's though.

It's worth too much money to the owners and NFL commission to let the season be shortened/cancelled.

The players greed will be appeased to benefit the greater good and the owners/league will just have to suffer. Sadly, I can't see any other outcome.

[hibsbollah]

The NFL was nowhere near as profitable in the early 80's though.

It's worth too much money to the owners and NFL commission to let the season be shortened/cancelled.

The players greed will be appeased to benefit the greater good and the owners/league will just have to suffer. Sadly, I can't see any other outcome.

I hope you're right, i'd hate another season of bussed in canadian strikebreaker players or a shortened season.

[DH1875]

You guy's ever seen the film the Replacements? If the strike does go ahead what's the chances of something like that happening?
Also what have Reebok had to say. It's the last year of their sponsorship and can't believe they can be happy at the loss of revenue they will occur if there is no season. Still should mean theres plenty of cheap jersey's going about :thumbsup:.

[DH1875]

He's quit the NFL to play in the MLS. Apparently he's quite good and is on trial with Kansas. Can't help but think European clubs have missed a trick if he's as good as they say. Think of the profile they'd get in the US.

[Gatecrasher]

He's quit the NFL to play in the MLS. Apparently he's quite good and is on trial with Kansas. Can't help but think European clubs have missed a trick if he's as good as they say. Think of the profile they'd get in the US.

i would love to see him play he's such a character :agree:

[James.]

Found this pretty funny...

“Due to the NFL lockout, I’m excited to be able to follow my childhood dream of playing for a Major League Soccer team,” Ochocinco said.

Brooks Peck of the Yahoo Sports soccer blog Dirty Tackle (http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/Ochocinho-will-have-a-real-trial-with-Sporting?urn=sow-wp94) did a little math: “Keep in mind that MLS is just 16 years old and Ochocinco is 33,” so Ochocinco couldn’t have had that “dream” until he was 17"

:wink:

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150135891105073&set=a.111839435072.90760.71671905072&theater

Lambeau under reconstruction

[Part/Time Supporter]

He's quit the NFL to play in the MLS. Apparently he's quite good and is on trial with Kansas. Can't help but think European clubs have missed a trick if he's as good as they say. Think of the profile they'd get in the US.

He wouldn't get a work permit in most EU countries.

[Haymaker]

He wouldn't get a work permit in most EU countries.

Unless they are a very bright young talent, they must have played 75% of their countries last competitive qualifiers/tournament game IIRC. Of course a superstar player may be let in when his career is on the slide but not a 33yr old making his first season!

Apparently Kobe Bryant is also awesome at football, grew up or spent some time in italy as a youngster, loves the game.

[DH1875]

He wouldn't get a work permit in most EU countries.


Can he not apply for a Spanish one :greengrin. On a diff note, didn't know he was cousins with Keyshawn Johnson.

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J24WDy348ZE&feature=pyv&ad=7663194062&kw=adidas%20advert

adidas advert featuring Michigan @ Notre Dame, blink and you will miss it though :wink:

[DH1875]

Don't say I'm not good to you guy's :jamboak:.


http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81eea77e/One-on-one-with-Gronkowski

[Haymaker]

Don't say I'm not good to you guy's :jamboak:.


http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81eea77e/One-on-one-with-Gronkowski


:thumbsup: Kid looked good last year, lets hope it continues next season!

[DH1875]

Enough said,


http://www.nfluk.com/video/link/randy-moss-to-the-jets-13411.html

[Haymaker]

Was the best WR in the league a few years back but it seems like his best days are well and truely behind him now.

[Sylar]

I dunno - put him in the right offense and he could well and truly rip a defense to pieces.

Sanchez doesn't utilise big passes or quick sharp passes in the same way Moss was used to with Brady - it might sound a little arrogant, but I reckon Brady him the player he was.

There have been a few rumours linking us with Chad Ochcocinco and I hope they're nothing more than pie in the sky, journalists attempting to create news whilst the lockout still looms, nonsense.

[Haymaker]

I thought Chad was off to play association football?

[Sylar]

I thought Chad was off to play association football?

It was a while ago I heard the rumour, so that might well be the case!

[Haymaker]

It was a while ago I heard the rumour, so that might well be the case!

He is playing for the reserve side at Sporting Kanas City at the moment. Not got a contract yet.

Apparently the MLS teams are "rebranding" to sound more like European club teams? Interesting.

[DH1875]

Been confirmed that if the season goes ahead the Wembley game will be ...............
the Buccaneers vs the Bears with the Buccs being the home team. Find it a strange one with the Buccs being here before but hey ho :aok:.

[Gatecrasher]

Been confirmed that if the season goes ahead the Wembley game will be ...............
the Buccaneers vs the Bears with the Buccs being the home team. Find it a strange one with the Buccs being here before but hey ho :aok:.

i wonder if jay cutler will still be QB by then :greengrin

A side note i watched The Blind Side film about Michael Oher and thought it was brilliant, its on sky movies this week :agree:

[HibsMax]

Randy Moss has had all the chances I think he deserves. I have no doubt in my mind that when he puts his mind to it, he's one of the best out there. The way he can pull a ball down with one hand while soaring a few feet off the ground......and then retain possession is amazing. I loved the guy when he played for the Pats. I secretly hoped that after "that" news conference that he would maybe come back to the Pats but it never happened. Wish things could have been different but alas.

We might have broken records with him in the team but we didn't win any rings.

[James.]

http://www.madden-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/madden-12-cover-goodell.jpg

[DH1875]

http://www.madden-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/madden-12-cover-goodell.jpg

It will be intresting to see what they do with it if the season doesn't go ahead :faf: (the game that is not the cover).
Have any of you been taking part in the vote for the new cover? It's been quite intresting to see which player each team put forward and whos been picking up the votes. They've got it down from 32 to 4. The 4 being;
Aaron Rodgers
Michael Vick
Peyton Hillis
Adrian Peterson.

It's always going to be Rodgers bit would be intresting to see what they'd do if Vick wins.

[Sylar]

The schedule for the 2011 has been released today - whether they go ahead or not is a different question :rolleyes:

NFL 2011 Schedule (http://espn.go.com/nfl/schedule)

NY Jets will have a very poignant opening day, hosting Dallas on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks in New York. We have a tricky opening tie away to the Dolphins. The Packers open up against the Saints in Green Bay.

First meeting between us is on Sunday 9th October, in Foxborough.

Patriots

@Miami - Monday 12th September
vs San Diego (H) - Sunday 18th September
@Buffalo - Sunday 25th September
@Oakland - Sunday 2nd October
vs NY Jets - Sunday 9th October
vs Dallas - Sunday 16th October
BYE - Sunday 23rd October
@Pittsburgh - Sunday 30th October
vs NY Giants - Sunday 6th November
@NY Jets - Sunday 13th November
vs Kansas City - Monday 21st November
@Philadelphia - Sunday 27th November
vs Indianapolis - Sunday 4th December
@ Washington - Sunday 11th December
@ Denver - Sunday 18th December
vs Miami - Saturday 24th December
vs Buffalo - Sunday 1st January

Jets

vs Dallas - Sunday 11th September
vs Jacksonville - Sunday 18th September
@Oakland - Sunday 25th September
@Baltimore - Sunday 2nd October
@New England - Sunday 9th October
vs Miami - Sunday 16th October
vs San Diego - Sunday 23rd October
BYE - Sunday 30th October
@Buffalo - Sunday 6th November
vs New England - Sunday 13th November
@Denver - Thursday 17th November
vs Buffalo - Sunday 27th November
@Washington - Sunday 4th December
vs Kansas City - Sunday 11th December
@Philadelphia - Sunday 18th December
vs New York Giants - Saturday 24th December
@Miami - Sunday 1st January

Packers

vs New Orleans - Thursday 8th September
@Carolina - Sunday 18th September
@Chicago - Sunday 25th September
vs Denver - Sunday 2nd October
@Atlanta - Sunday 9th October
vs St Louis - Sunday 16th October
@Minnesota - Sunday 23rd October
BYE - Sunday 30th October
@San Diego - Sunday 6th November
vs Minnesota - Monday 14th November
vs Tampa Bay - Sunday 20th November
@Detroit - Thursday 24th November (Thanksgiving Day)
@NY Giants - Sunday 4th December
vs Oakland - Sunday 11th December
@Kansas City - Sunday 18th December
vs Chicago - Sunday 25th December (Christmas Day)
vs Detroit - Sunday 1st January

I feel a bit for the Packers players, as they won't see their families on ANY of the major holidays this year!

[Gatecrasher]

I'm quite happy schedule tbh it could have been a lot worse.
Patriots look to have a more difficult one than the packers

[Haymaker]

I will hopefully be at Foxboro for the first game there!

Tough schedule but I am happy the bye week isnt too early and isnt too late either... finishing with two home games is also good for us! I cant wait for the season... :thumbsup: need to make sure it happens now!

Bears @ Bucs at wembley too... hopefully be a cracker

[Sylar]

I will hopefully be at Foxboro for the first game there!

Tough schedule but I am happy the bye week isnt too early and isnt too late either... finishing with two home games is also good for us! I cant wait for the season... :thumbsup: need to make sure it happens now!

Bears @ Bucs at wembley too... hopefully be a cracker

I fly into Orlando on the 10th of September, so I'm toying with the notion of making it down to Miami for the opener.

If not, I'll just need to settle for a trip to Gainesville the following Saturday, to watch Florida take on Tennessee :greengrin

[DH1875]

The schedule for the 2011 has been released today - whether they go ahead or not is a different question :rolleyes:

NFL 2011 Schedule (http://espn.go.com/nfl/schedule)

NY Jets will have a very poignant opening day, hosting Dallas on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks in New York. We have a tricky opening tie away to the Dolphins. The Packers open up against the Saints in Green Bay.

First meeting between us is on Sunday 9th October, in Foxborough.

Jets

vs Dallas - Sunday 11th September
vs Jacksonville - Sunday 18th September
@Oakland - Sunday 25th September
@Baltimore - Sunday 2nd October
@New England - Sunday 9th October
vs Miami - Sunday 16th October
vs San Diego - Sunday 23rd October
BYE - Sunday 30th October
@Buffalo - Sunday 6th November
vs New England - Sunday 13th November
@Denver - Thursday 17th November
vs Buffalo - Sunday 27th November
@Washington - Sunday 4th December
vs Kansas City - Sunday 11th December
@Philadelphia - Sunday 18th December
vs New York Giants - Saturday 24th December
@Miami - Sunday 1st January



Miami's on the Monday night :wink:. We've got 5 games on the TV already and if Sky pick up a few others it will be cracking.
Got to be honest and say I'm NO liking that schedule. Looks like it could be a killer and I've serious doubts about us making the play-offs. Having to play the Ravens and Pats away one after another is not good especially when you factor in we've got to make the trip west to Oakland the week before. Who ever came up with that has done us no favours. Them last 3 games are a bit of a nightmare as well. Wouldn't like to see any of them as must win games.

[James.]

Miami's on the Monday night :wink:. We've got 5 games on the TV already and if Sky pick up a few others it will be cracking.
Got to be honest and say I'm NO liking that schedule. Looks like it could be a killer and I've serious doubts about us making the play-offs. Having to play the Ravens and Pats away one after another is not good especially when you factor in we've got to make the trip west to Oakland the week before. Who ever came up with that has done us no favours. Them last 3 games are a bit of a nightmare as well. Wouldn't like to see any of them as must win games.

Got to agree with you, tough run of games especially the 3 away in a row (notice the Bills have also been subjected to this but the Dolphins and the Brady Bunch haven't) Also surely we should of been playing the Giants on Sept 11th.

[Ryan91]

This season looks like it will be a cracker for all involved, really interested in the upcoming draft to see what the Patriots do with all the picks they have (6 from the first 90, that's 2 each in the first 3 rounds) with 17th and 33rd overall picks looking like good ones.

As for Moss going to the Jets, Moss did so well at New England as he was working with arguably one of the best Quarterbacks in the NFL and their style of play suited him, don't think the way the Jets work is what would fit Moss best. Moss has said that he'd love to work with Belichick and Brady again, as for whether the Patriots would take him back given the season they had last year without him, I'm not so sure, the New England offence was one of the best last year, and statistically their defence was one of the worst, which was off-set by the offence doing so well.

[Sylar]

Got to agree with you, tough run of games especially the 3 away in a row (notice the Bills have also been subjected to this but the Dolphins and the Brady Bunch haven't) Also surely we should of been playing the Giants on Sept 11th.

Aye, it's a conspiracy right enough :greengrin

You sure you're not a Celtc fan? :wink:

[James.]

Aye, it's a conspiracy right enough :greengrin

You sure you're not a Celtc fan? :wink:

Haha, was just making an observation - not paranoid in the slightest :agree:

"If you have five prime-time games, people want to watch you, and people anticipate us having an outstanding season. ... This is to be expected, but it’s still exciting also.”

Amen Rex :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Moss did so well at New England as he was working with the best Quarterback in the NFL

Fixed that for you. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Apparently the NFL has been ordered by a court to happen next season?

[James.]

Apparently the NFL has been ordered by a court to happen next season?

The NFL are saying that you can't put an injunction on a labour dispute - not too clued up on US law but seems they have a pretty solid basis to appeal this injunction. Besides how can the NFL operate if there is still no CBA? Agents are telling their players to report tomorrow in order to start picking up workout bonuses. Very interested to see how this plays out if the injunction is upheld.

[Part/Time Supporter]

Article by the NFL commissioner in the Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704132204576285090526726626.html).

If he's being remotely fair in his analysis, it sounds like the NFL will become a lot more like European football - a complete free for all. No draft, no restrictions on free agency, no collective agreements at all. The obvious consequence of that is a system more like English football, where about 4 or 5 teams have a realistic chance of winning each year and everyone else is fighting over the scraps and/or developing players for those richer teams.

I don't think many Americans will have much sympathy for the already very well-paid players like Brady or Peyton Manning trying to squeeze a few more million bucks out of them at the expense of their fellow players. At present the NFL is very fair towards marginal and/or injured players in terms of minimum salary and protective benefits. Without a CBA those guys would obviously get squeezed, because the small market teams could just take other players from college, Arena football or Canada.

[Haymaker]

Alot of the arguement comes down to the fact that the owners want a longer regular season for which the players want more money for... The majority of players get so smashed to **** that they want either bigger rosters (and therefore more money to pay for the extra needed players) or keeping the same rosters (and therefore more money to pay for the bigger risks they will have to take). At the end of the day American Football is not like Association Football - these players run the risk of serious, life threatening injuries whenever they enter the arena. Association football is, in theory, non contact and while serious injuries occur in it NFL players run the risk of disablities, brain damage and even death when they head for a tackle... Just look at the Ellis Hobbs injury this season where everyone was on the pitch and the fear of the worst was evident in the eyes...

The biggest players earn huge bucks, sure, but then alot of players who arent "top" players yet are instrumental in the team earn little... and some of their time as pros is very limited.

The big players also earn the big money because they are the best at what they do, they sell the team the biggest number of shirts, bring the best money from deals...

The players hold all the chips here and I would imagine the public will be with them

[Part/Time Supporter]

Alot of the arguement comes down to the fact that the owners want a longer regular season for which the players want more money for... The majority of players get so smashed to **** that they want either bigger rosters (and therefore more money to pay for the extra needed players) or keeping the same rosters (and therefore more money to pay for the bigger risks they will have to take). At the end of the day American Football is not like Association Football - these players run the risk of serious, life threatening injuries whenever they enter the arena. Association football is, in theory, non contact and while serious injuries occur in it NFL players run the risk of disablities, brain damage and even death when they head for a tackle... Just look at the Ellis Hobbs injury this season where everyone was on the pitch and the fear of the worst was evident in the eyes...

The biggest players earn huge bucks, sure, but then alot of players who arent "top" players yet are instrumental in the team earn little... and some of their time as pros is very limited.

The big players also earn the big money because they are the best at what they do, they sell the team the biggest number of shirts, bring the best money from deals...

The players hold all the chips here and I would imagine the public will be with them

That's not what previous strikes / lockouts in pro sports would suggest.

[Haymaker]

That's not what previous strikes / lockouts in pro sports would suggest.

Maybe they have learnt from those occasions and will have a better way of communicating with the fans/public?

I went on a bit of a rant last night... bloody hell!

[Part/Time Supporter]

Rebuttal of Goodell's article (http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/04/8-ways-nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-is-wrong-about-the-lockout/237999/) in The Atlantic

[Haymaker]

Sooo....


Cam Newton #1 draft pick? Bit of a shocker, the guys ego is HUGE!

But the patriots drafted Nate Solder for the OL, good solid choice and picked up a first round pick for next year too!

[DH1875]

Sooo....


Cam Newton #1 draft pick? Bit of a shocker, the guys ego is HUGE!

But the patriots drafted Nate Solder for the OL, good solid choice and picked up a first round pick for next year too!


I found a few of the picks a bit strange. If I'm a Pats fan I'm not sure I'd agree with the Solder move. Don't get me wrong, he's a decent player but a num 17 pick? Also what is it with them and acquiring draft picks. Again if I was a Pat fan it's about time Belichick bit the bullet and went for it. I did hear that they now have 3 first round picks for next year, anyone know if that's true.
Did anyone else think it was funny that Locker went before Gabbert and what about the Falcons, they gave a hell of a lot up to trade up to get Jones.

As for the Jets, Our first pick was always going to be on the D and while I'm gutted that we let Heyward pass bye I reckon Wilkerson is a good sound pick.

[Haymaker]

We do indeed have three for next season yes.

Solder I think has some serious talent although I would have prefered Castano (sp?) who went to the Colts. Bill always drafts strangely and seems to be a bit of a wheeler dealer with players... The first round is also a bit dangerous for some teams as the contracts are usually alot of cash just because they are a 1st rounder and some gems will be found lower down and therefore getting another 2nd round pick from the saints is brilliant.

[DH1875]

We do indeed have three for next season yes.

Solder I think has some serious talent although I would have prefered Castano (sp?) who went to the Colts. Bill always drafts strangely and seems to be a bit of a wheeler dealer with players... The first round is also a bit dangerous for some teams as the contracts are usually alot of cash just because they are a 1st rounder and some gems will be found lower down and therefore getting another 2nd round pick from the saints is brilliant.


Yeh, but would you not like to see him push the boat out and actually go for it. What they going to do next season with 3 first round picks? They can't trade down anymore or can they. My thought's are that next season could be the year when they look to draft Brady's replacement.

Back to this years draft and who else would draft Kenrick Ellis but us. Don't get me wrong, I think he has great potential and has a shot at making it but this guy has some serious off the field issues. Never mind the drugs and the women. The guys looking at some serious jail time for assault.

[James.]

Cam Newton looks to be a risky choice at number one. Can see why Carolina felt the need to do it though as he had that great year at Auburn and they need a franchise quarterback. Highlight of the night was AJ Greens face when chosen by the Bengals, he must of thought he was going to Atlanta.

Wilkerson and Ellis give our ageing D a bit of youth and size which was badly needed. Both look good value for where they were picked.
From what I've read Ellis broke the face of a
man with a punch after said man came after
him and his girlfriend with a baseball bat.

[Haymaker]

Yeh, but would you not like to see him push the boat out and actually go for it. What they going to do next season with 3 first round picks? They can't trade down anymore or can they. My thought's are that next season could be the year when they look to draft Brady's replacement.



It has worked so far? We have taken some players recently in the draft who have been stars like Mayo and last seasons choices were brilliant... We also look like we have drafted Bradys replacement with the guy from Akansas who looked dangerous in college but fell down the order due to off field issues.

Brought in two running backs, a 3 and short type of back and a running back for through the middle... time to replace some of those older legs on our run game that worked quite well last season.

[DarrenSQH]

Cant wait to see Mark Ingram in the black and gold. Overall I'm quite happy with our draft.

[HH81]

Do any teams play near Orlando or New York? Im over there in October and would like to watch game (if season still on).

I missed out when I went to San Diego as it was pre season.

[Haymaker]

Do any teams play near Orlando or New York? Im over there in October and would like to watch game (if season still on).

I missed out when I went to San Diego as it was pre season.


New York has two teams, the Jets (spit) and the Giants (spit) who are both actually in New Jersey :wink: but if you want to see a great team take the four hour ride up the I 95 to see the New England Patriots.

[Sylar]

Do any teams play near Orlando or New York? Im over there in October and would like to watch game (if season still on).

I missed out when I went to San Diego as it was pre season.

Tampa Bay and Jacksonville aren't a huge haul from Orlando. The other Florida based team are the Dolphins, but is about a 4 hour drive.

If the NFL isn't an option, get yourself to watch one of the Florida (or New York) collegiate teams:

University of Florida play about 2 hours up the road in Gainesville and the University of Central Florida Knights play in Orlando (Oviedo, at the Bright House Network Stadium).

There are also the Florida State Seminoles (Tallahassee), Miami Hurricanes (Miami) but again, these are very long drives (5 and 4 hours respectively).

AyrshireHibs will probably be able to better advise on the NY College teams - I've been to see Rutgers before mind you, which is a good place to watch football.

[James.]

Do any teams play near Orlando or New York? Im over there in October and would like to watch game (if season still on).

I missed out when I went to San Diego as it was pre season.


Tampa Bay and Jacksonville aren't a huge haul from Orlando. The other Florida based team are the Dolphins, but is about a 4 hour drive.

If the NFL isn't an option, get yourself to watch one of the Florida (or New York) collegiate teams:

University of Florida play about 2 hours up the road in Gainesville and the University of Central Florida Knights play in Orlando (Oviedo, at the Bright House Network Stadium).

There are also the Florida State Seminoles (Tallahassee), Miami Hurricanes (Miami) but again, these are very long drives (5 and 4 hours respectively).

AyrshireHibs will probably be able to better advise on the NY College teams - I've been to see Rutgers before mind you, which is a good place to watch football.

Lots of NFL football in New York (or New Jersery should I say) during the month of October. Giants take on the Seattle Seahawks (9th) and Buffalo Bills (16th) while
The Jets have the Miami Dolphins (17th) and San Diego Chargers (23th).

Jets - Dolphins game should be a cracking match, would imagine the atmosphere will be electric as it's two big rivals and we will have thumped New England the week before :wink:

College Football isn't such a big draw in NY as in the South (St Johns ditched their
football team in order to put more money into their basketball programme - basketball is king) but there are a couple of smaller colleges who play locally (Fordham and Hofstra spring to mind) Rutgers in New Jersey are the biggest football playing college and then you're looking at Syracuse which is too far to really count.

[Haymaker]

Jets - Dolphins game should be a cracking match, would imagine the atmosphere will be electric as it's two big rivals and we will have thumped New England the week before :wink:



:greengrin No chance!

[DH1875]

Do any teams play near Orlando or New York? Im over there in October and would like to watch game (if season still on).

I missed out when I went to San Diego as it was pre season.


Not sure about now a days as their crowds are up but a few years ago it was really easy to get to Jaguars games from Orlando. Loads of tour operators have tickets and run coaches up for the games. If your doing the driving then head to Tampa for a Buccaneers game. Only an hour from Orlando, their crowds are down and I think the've just dropped their prices.

[DH1875]

:greengrin No chance!


What you talking about? Of course the atmosphere is going to be electric :na na:.

J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets Jets :flag:.

[Haymaker]

What you talking about? Of course the atmosphere is going to be electric :na na:.

J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets Jets :flag:.

Electric with Brady whipping balls into the end zone for scores yeah! :greengrin

I love the banter this thread has produced

[Sylar]

Electric with Brady whipping balls into the end zone for scores yeah! :greengrin

I love the banter this thread has produced

Sadly, those scores might just be for ****s and giggles unless this lockout is resolved. I'm trying to avoid any puns relating to "Brady whipping balls" as it's just too easy.

In NCAA news, it's amazing to note that Eric Legrand (Rutgers University, who was paralyzed from the neck down after a collision in the game vs Army last season) was in the commentary booth today for a Spring game in Rutgers. His doctors told him that he would be paralyzed and in a wheelchair for life. It's since been announced that he has motion back in his shoulders again and can feel through his body, which is unbelievable.

The guy and his family are extremely religious and pray on a daily basis and appears to be making a recovery, in spite of the medical advice given to him by his doctors. I'm not necessarily convinced in the reasons for his recovery, but it does make you wonder at times.

[Haymaker]

Sadly, those scores might just be for ****s and giggles unless this lockout is resolved. I'm trying to avoid any puns relating to "Brady whipping balls" as it's just too easy.

In NCAA news, it's amazing to note that Eric Legrand (Rutgers University, who was paralyzed from the neck down after a collision in the game vs Army last season) was in the commentary booth today for a Spring game in Rutgers. His doctors told him that he would be paralyzed and in a wheelchair for life. It's since been announced that he has motion back in his shoulders again and can feel through his body, which is unbelievable.

The guy and his family are extremely religious and pray on a daily basis and appears to be making a recovery, in spite of the medical advice given to him by his doctors. I'm not necessarily convinced in the reasons for his recovery, but it does make you wonder at times.

True, I hadnt thought of the puns when I wrote that!

That is an incredible story and recovery... It does indeed make you wonder sometimes, must keep up with that story

[DH1875]

Check out BBC1 tonight at 11.15pm, Cracking NFL related film called Invincible on staring Mark Wahlberg. Don't want to give to much away for those who haven't seen it but it's a must for Eagles fans. (It's also a true story:thumbsup:).

On a side note, didn't notice if it's been posted but how the duck has Peyton Hillis got the cover of Madden :bitchy:. Anything to stop Vick getting it although I'm surprised they didn't go with Rodgers.
That was another mistake though, Pack should have nominated Matthews :agree:.

[DH1875]

Check out BBC1 tonight at 11.15pm, Cracking NFL related film called Invincible on staring Mark Wahlberg. Don't want to give to much away for those who haven't seen it but it's a must for Eagles fans. (It's also a true story:thumbsup:).



Hope you guys caught it. If not I guess I can give the game away as to what the films about.
It's about ex Eagles player Vince Papale who at the age of 30 and being a partime bartender became the oldest rookie who had never played college ball to play in the NFL. The guy played 3 season with the Eagles, becoming special teams captain before he had to retire through injury. It's an amazing story and while the film might be exaggerated at times it's a must see for any football fan.
Here's the trailer for the movie :wink:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aux_hRJYED8

[hibsbollah]

Hope you guys caught it. If not I guess I can give the game away as to what the films about.
It's about ex Eagles player Vince Papale who at the age of 30 and being a partime bartender became the oldest rookie who had never played college ball to play in the NFL. The guy played 3 season with the Eagles, becoming special teams captain before he had to retire through injury. It's an amazing story and while the film might be exaggerated at times it's a must see for any football fan.
Here's the trailer for the movie :wink:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aux_hRJYED8

Anyone can play special teams though. You just run at people as hard as you can and try not to give away too many personal fouls:greengrin

[Marabou Stork]

Invincible was ok, but as American Football films go, Brian's Song will never be beaten. If you don't cry during that, you must be emotionally dead.

[DH1875]

Enough said,


http://www.nfluk.com/video/link/randy-moss-to-the-jets-13411.html


Seems that there actually could be something in this. Strong rumour going about is that we are letting Edwards go and bringing Moss in :brickwall.

[James.]

Seems that there actually could be something in this. Strong rumour going about is that we are letting Edwards go and bringing Moss in :brickwall.

I'd rather stick with Holmes and Edwards. Moss is washed up, the only hope is maybe he'd have a bit of a renaissance under the NFL's best coach - In Rex We Trust.

[Sylar]

I'd rather stick with Holmes and Edwards. Moss is washed up, the only hope is maybe he'd have a bit of a renaissance under the NFL's best coach - In Rex We Trust.

Ahhh - delusion like that would put most of our Gorgie chums to shame :agree:

Moss and his oversized ego would be well suited to the Jets - as he's proven time and time again, he's absolutely nothing without a quality QB, which is something you don't have.

As an aside, I was at the Big House today en route to Detroit - I've been before and sat through huge sell-out games, but standing in the middle of the pitch (we done the tour today) looking around the stadium is definitely a worthwhile experience for ANY NCAAF fan.

[DH1875]

Our head coach has bloody resigned :grr:. By far the best we've had in many a year but I suppose it was always on the cards, rules are rules :rules:. Pretty gutted though.

[Sylar]

Quite right - not only did he know about the actions of the players, but he tried to cover it up :agree:

[Sylar]

DH: I bet as an OSU fan, you must be absolutely s***ing it right about now.

Not only has your best coach in a seriously long period been forced to resign, the NCAA sanctions the school faces are likely to absolutely cripple you.

An almost guaranteed losing record as a result of suspensions next season, a loss of scholarships going forward, the likely allowance of free transfer allocations from OSU, the vacation of all wins from last year (thus nulling the Bowl win), a loss of recruiting appeal (which will benefit us no-end), a more than likely Bowl ban and the extreme liklihood of an NCAA Compliance Officer taking up full time residence in Columbus with any further breaches likely to see OSU go the same way as Southern Methodist, back in the late 80's.

If the NCAA are forced to such actions (unlikely, unless the more serious allegations of merch for drugs/prostitutes are somehow validated), OSU and the programme will undoubtedly crumble.

And at the end of all of this, the people I feel for are the fans and players who haven't been caught up in this, but will be left to deal with it for years to come. It certainly can't be worth it.

However, let the North MidWest power swing begin :thumbsup:

[DH1875]

DH: I bet as an OSU fan, you must be absolutely s***ing it right about now.

Not only has your best coach in a seriously long period been forced to resign, the NCAA sanctions the school faces are likely to absolutely cripple you.

An almost guaranteed losing record as a result of suspensions next season, a loss of scholarships going forward, the likely allowance of free transfer allocations from OSU, the vacation of all wins from last year (thus nulling the Bowl win), a loss of recruiting appeal (which will benefit us no-end), a more than likely Bowl ban and the extreme liklihood of an NCAA Compliance Officer taking up full time residence in Columbus with any further breaches likely to see OSU go the same way as Southern Methodist, back in the late 80's.

If the NCAA are forced to such actions (unlikely, unless the more serious allegations of merch for drugs/prostitutes are somehow validated), OSU and the programme will undoubtedly crumble.

And at the end of all of this, the people I feel for are the fans and players who haven't been caught up in this, but will be left to deal with it for years to come. It certainly can't be worth it.

However, let the North MidWest power swing begin :thumbsup:


Yeh them Spartans aren't a bad team :wink:.
Honestly though, with Nebraska coming in and things being the way they are I can't see anything but them dominating the division for the foreseeable future.
It's not looking good for us at all, most of our team is suspended for next season and I doubt we will Pryor play for us again. We will survive though and although theres no doubt this will damage us short term, we will be back in the long term. As usual you make valid points and I agree with most of them but can't see us ending up like the Mustangs, even if they hit us with the same punishment. Like it or not we're to big an institute to let it happen. And lets be fair, it might have taken a while but it's not as if the Mustangs are the worst team in the world. We will just have to make do with beating your lot every year. Remind me, whats your record against Tressel again:greengrin? You got to be happy he's gone.
Wonder who they will investigate next. Not makeing excuses or anything but you know as well as I do this kinda thing is rife throughout (although probably not to the extent we were involved).

[Sylar]

Yeh them Spartans aren't a bad team :wink:.
Honestly though, with Nebraska coming in and things being the way they are I can't see anything but them dominating the division for the foreseeable future.
It's not looking good for us at all, most of our team is suspended for next season and I doubt we will Pryor play for us again. We will survive though and although theres no doubt this will damage us short term, we will be back in the long term. As usual you make valid points and I agree with most of them but can't see us ending up like the Mustangs, even if they hit us with the same punishment. Like it or not we're to big an institute to let it happen. And lets be fair, it might have taken a while but it's not as if the Mustangs are the worst team in the world. We will just have to make do with beating your lot every year. Remind me, whats your record against Tressel again:greengrin? You got to be happy he's gone.
Wonder who they will investigate next. Not makeing excuses or anything but you know as well as I do this kinda thing is rife throughout (although probably not to the extent we were involved).

I can't see them hitting you as hard as they hit the Mustangs either, because of how big the OSU programme is.

I'm definitely glad to see the back of Tressel but it makes you question the legitimacy of his record (overall) and what he was doing to recruit players.

I think "long-term" is open to interpretation - I reckon it'll sting OSU for the next 10-15 years at least, as it takes a while to get a good reputation in terms of recruitment, and you're not going to be as attractive an option.

Our record against Tressel might be deplorable, but overall, remind me who owns? :greengrin :na na:

[DH1875]

That'll be Pryor away as well then. Was always on the cards the way things are going but I reckon he could be heading for a shock or two. Don't think he's any wear near ready for it and if anyone does pick him up it'll be a long, long term project. Anyone any thought's where he might end up or even if a change of position could be involved.

In other news;
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110606/ap_on_sp_co_ne/fbc_usc_bcs_title_vacated

thoughts? Don't know if that's a good sign or a bad sign for us. Guess we will find out in August.

[Gatecrasher]

what you think of the new kit for Michigan

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=179210425465312&set=o.155034533624&type=1&theater

[Sylar]

That'll be Pryor away as well then. Was always on the cards the way things are going but I reckon he could be heading for a shock or two. Don't think he's any wear near ready for it and if anyone does pick him up it'll be a long, long term project. Anyone any thought's where he might end up or even if a change of position could be involved.

In other news;
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110606/ap_on_sp_co_ne/fbc_usc_bcs_title_vacated

thoughts? Don't know if that's a good sign or a bad sign for us. Guess we will find out in August.

I think Pryor is going to find himself without the long list of suitors he seems to imagine he'll get. I bet most Buckeye fans will be glad to see that Fickell isn't pandering to Pryor, desperate to get him to return to Columbus. I'm aware Pryor's on-field record is impressive, but the disrespect he's shown to his school, his coaches, his fellow players (who have behaved honestly) and the fans of OSU, and the level of **** which is about to rain down upon them as a result of his actions should be enough to ensure most Buckeyes will be glad to be shot of him.

As for the USC story, I think that should be setting alarm bells off in Columbus right now - BIG time. Make no mistake about it, the NCAA will come down on Ohio State. USC have had their BCS Bowl removed for ONE player violating the school/league rules. Ohio State not only have somewhere in the region of 15 players who have supposedly violated these laws (9 which can be confirmed), but they also tried to cover it up! Not only should the 2002 BCS be revoked, but I'd imagine all of the Big Ten conference wins under Tressel should also be voided. I wouldn't expect it to stop there either...

To be honest, I don't want to see Ohio State slammed too much, and with all of such stories, I think it's a shame that the College are the ones who are tarnished. These guys sign up to play football and receive a scholarship to pay their fees for the most part. They sign contracts which outline these specific rules and are expected to abide by them. They gain no athletic benefit from what they've done, but achieve in damaging the reputation and prospect of their college for years to come. In my eyes, forcing the offending athletes to repay their scholarship in full and punishing the individual who has violated these rules, rather than his institution. The individuals are ultimately responsible for these violations but the college will suffer - it's not right.


what you think of the new kit for Michigan

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=179210425465312&set=o.155034533624&type=1&theater

It's maize and blue - 'nuff said! :thumbsup:

[DH1875]

Quick question, how many Jets fans are there on here?

[The_Exile]

Don't follow any particular team in the NFL but have a soft spot for a few, the Jets being one of them, always join in with Fireman Ed....... J E T S JETS JETS JETS.........

[Haymaker]

Quick question, how many Jets fans are there on here?

Too many is the answer... :wink:

[DH1875]

Just something to have a look at

http://www.businessinsider.com/nfl-soccer-jersey-concepts-2011-2#buffalo-bills-hsbc-1

some nice ideas there :greengrin.

[Sylar]

Just something to have a look at

http://www.businessinsider.com/nfl-soccer-jersey-concepts-2011-2#buffalo-bills-hsbc-1

some nice ideas there :greengrin.

Falcons and Lions' away tops are beautiful!

Thank ****** that we DON'T wear soccer type shirts - I'd never buy a Patriots top again :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Some of those are no bad.

[lugz]

Quick question...Is it any clearer if the regular season is going to go ahead on time?

I'm in America in september and on my way back home I stop in Philadelphia for the day (oct 2nd) when the eagles play the 49ers at Lincoln financial field and I am desperate to take in the game as I have only ever been to 1 NFL game before in the states and it was awesome!! Plus I think the eagles won't be far away this year from going all the way (just my opinion lol)

Any help would be great!

[Sylar]

Still a wall of misinformation really, with one side saying the talks are close to a conclusion and the other saying the players still aren't happy:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6765018/nfl-lockout-owners-players-rejoin-talks-new-york

I'm in Florida when the season gets underway and I'm hoping to get to a game when there but I'm in the same position.

[lugz]

Still a wall of misinformation really, with one side saying the talks are close to a conclusion and the other saying the players still aren't happy:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6765018/nfl-lockout-owners-players-rejoin-talks-new-york

I'm in Florida when the season gets underway and I'm hoping to get to a game when there but I'm in the same position.

Thanks for that, it was Miami I took in my only game in 09, it was against the bills so wasnt the best of teams, Miami won comfortably but the stadium is stunning and the pre and post match parties were amazing.

[Gatecrasher]

MNF top 10 on espn for a bit of an NFL fix

[DH1875]

Anyone downloaded the NCAA 12 demo on the PS3?

[DH1875]

Kris Jenkins has retired.

On a good point. We've hired Tom Moore as Offensive Consultant. Let's hope he put's a rocket up Schottenheimer's **** and helps sort out his play calling.

[Gatecrasher]

Anyone downloaded the NCAA 12 demo on the PS3?

i thought you couldnt get the NCAA games in the UK without importing from the US

[DH1875]

i thought you couldnt get the NCAA games in the UK without importing from the US

Seriously? Dude your missing out on so much. As well as NCAA/NFL games you get all the other sports like baseball, basketall etc... In fact there's loads of different demo games that you don't get here. All you need is an American account and once you download them you can use your UK account to play them:thumbsup:. All you need is an HD TV.
For my account I live here :greengrin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_Stadium

[Gatecrasher]

Seriously? Dude your missing out on so much. As well as NCAA/NFL games you get all the other sports like baseball, basketall etc... In fact there's loads of different demo games that you don't get here. All you need is an American account and once you download them you can use your UK account to play them:thumbsup:. All you need is an HD TV.
For my account I live here :greengrin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_Stadium

So you just create an account saying you live in the US? even though my net connection is UK it still works?

[DH1875]

So you just create an account saying you live in the US? even though my net connection is UK it still works?

YIP. Basically all you have to do is create a new user on your PS3 and then sign up for Playstation Network with a new ID. When it asks your country of residence you just put the United states instead of the UK. Then when you need to put your address in you just find one of google. The only thing is you might need to make a new email address as don't think you can have two ID's on the one email. Use a google one cause they end .com not .co.uk
Once you get your account you can play anything you download on your UK account for as long as you keep your US account.

Hope that makes sence. If not PM me and I'll make you an account.

[Gatecrasher]

YIP. Basically all you have to do is create a new user on your PS3 and then sign up for Playstation Network with a new ID. When it asks your country of residence you just put the United states instead of the UK. Then when you need to put your address in you just find one of google. The only thing is you might need to make a new email address as don't think you can have two ID's on the one email. Use a google one cause they end .com not .co.uk
Once you get your account you can play anything you download on your UK account for as long as you keep your US account.

Hope that makes sence. If not PM me and I'll make you an account.

can you buy the Ncaa game from the PSN store on the us account?

[DH1875]

can you buy the Ncaa game from the PSN store on the us account?

You could but I think you'd need a US bank account. Their straight forward enough to buy though from the UK. The thing is you need a US account register the games, but once you've done that you can use your UK account. Either way you need a US account and like I said before the plus thing is you can download loads of demos, add-ons that you can't get here. At the moment as well as NCAA12 you can download the demos for MLB 11 the show, NBA 2K11 and MLB 2K11 to name but a few.
It only takes 5 mins to create the account and you'll e playing NCAA12 in no time.

Just noticed they got the new Pro Evo demo on there. Can you get it in the UK?

[DH1875]

OK was just farting about and set you up an account for you, so if you want it let me know and I'll PM you details. Be quick though as I'm logging of soon.

[Gatecrasher]

OK was just farting about and set you up an account for you, so if you want it let me know and I'll PM you details. Be quick though as I'm logging of soon. Replied to your PM, cheers I'll message you on psn when set up

[Haymaker]

Apparently the owners have voted in favour of the new CBA (31-0) with the Raiders abstaining... All down to the players now...

[Gatecrasher]

Apparently the owners have voted in favour of the new CBA (31-0) with the Raiders abstaining... All down to the players now... When do they vote

[Sylar]

I'd imagine the player representatives will probably meet today and review the key points from yesterday and vote by this evening. Hopefully, we might have some confirmed football by the end of the weekend, but I can't say I'm holding my breath yet.

[DH1875]

Replied to your PM, cheers I'll message you on psn when set up

Did you like your user name :greengrin. Remember though, once you've downloaded it you can play it on your UK account :thumbsup:.


I'd imagine the player representatives will probably meet today and review the key points from yesterday and vote by this evening. Hopefully, we might have some confirmed football by the end of the weekend, but I can't say I'm holding my breath yet.

Am I right in saying if it's not sorted by next week they are canceling the Wembley game.

[Gatecrasher]

Did you like your user name :greengrin. Remember though, once you've downloaded it you can play it on your UK account :thumbsup:.



Am I right in saying if it's not sorted by next week they are canceling the Wembley game.

you have a PM buddy :aok:

[Sylar]

Looks like they're "going to take the weekend" to talk things over:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6793054/nfl-lockout-nflpa-work-weekend-sources-say

[Gatecrasher]

Looks like they're "going to take the weekend" to talk things over:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6793054/nfl-lockout-nflpa-work-weekend-sources-say
fingers crossed

[Sylar]

Play Ball!!! (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6797238/2011-nfl-lockout-owners-players-come-deal-all-points-sources-say)

Looks like the lockout has all but ended after the Players' Union agrees to all points in the deal and we're set for some NFL Football!

Great news! :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Play Ball!!! (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6797238/2011-nfl-lockout-owners-players-come-deal-all-points-sources-say)

Looks like the lockout has all but ended after the Players' Union agrees to all points in the deal and we're set for some NFL Football!

Great news! :thumbsup:

Fantastic news :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

this was just posted on the NFL facebook page


BREAKING NEWS: Player leadership votes unanimously to ratify new CBA. Football's back!

Keep it on NFL Network for more details on this story.

:thumbsup:

[Sylar]

This is going to be a MENTAL week in terms of free agency signings.

Great news though - not too far away from both seasons getting underway. My favourite time of the year :thumbsup:

[DH1875]

you have a PM buddy :aok:


What's your thoughts on NCAA? I think their cracking games and much prefer them to Madden.


This is going to be a MENTAL week in terms of free agency signings.

Great news though - not too far away from both seasons getting underway. My favourite time of the year :thumbsup:

Great news about the lock out :thumbsup:. Can't wait till we kick your arse :greengrin.
Talking of free agents, have you guy's herd the latest. Brett Favre is in talks with the Eagles:idiot:.

[Gatecrasher]

What's your thoughts on NCAA? I think their cracking games and much prefer them to Madden.

only played one games as the ducks @ Longhorns and really enjoyed it, i like the way they added in the Band and mascots etc

Great news about the lock out :thumbsup:. Can't wait till we kick your arse :greengrin.
Talking of free agents, have you guy's herd the latest. Brett Favre is in talks with the Eagles:idiot:.

were the players in pre season training before the agreement was made? or is that them going to start now?

[James.]

Here we go! Free agency is going to be mental over the coming week - In the words of Bart Scott, Can't wait!Anyone interested in a Hibs.net fantasy football league for the coming year?

[Sylar]

As much as I'd love to agree to a .net fantasy league, undoubtedly I'll forget to action on a weekly basis, as I'm so busy right now!

[Calvin]

Here we go! Free agency is going to be mental over the coming week - In the words of Bart Scott, Can't wait!Anyone interested in a Hibs.net fantasy football league for the coming year?

Sounds like a plan!

[Gatecrasher]

Count me in

[DH1875]

Here we go! Free agency is going to be mental over the coming week - In the words of Bart Scott, Can't wait!Anyone interested in a Hibs.net fantasy football league for the coming year?

You should join our Jets league :thumbsup:. Let me know if your intrested.

Soz guy's, not my rules but only open to Jets fans :tin hat:.

[DH1875]

were the players in pre season training before the agreement was made? or is that them going to start now?

Mark Sanchez ran a training camp for the Jets at his home in Californa. All the players didn't turn up but I think a couple of players from other teams did.

[DH1875]

Signed a new 5 year contract, get in :thumbsup:.

[James.]

You should join our Jets league :thumbsup:. Let me know if your intrested.

Soz guy's, not my rules but only open to Jets fans :tin hat:.

Yeah sounds good. Drop me a PM with the details!

WFAN is reporting Asomugha is down to us or Houston. If we pull this off I think I will, to quote a fellow jet fan, put on a big boy diaper and **** myself with excitement. :flag:

[Sylar]

I'm a little apprehensive about our trade today, swapping a 2013 5th round draft pick for Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth.

He's renowned for his troublesome demeanor in the clubhouse and there's no real surprise that the Redskins wanted him out. Having said that, Randy Moss and Corey Dillon were both in similar positions before they arrived in Foxborough and Belichick got them to perform out of their skin!

Assuming he does come with the right attitude, he gives us some SUPERB goal line options and also allows us to try some 4-3 defensive packages, which isn't a typical approach for us.

I sincerely hope the rumours of Ochocinco are unfounded though...

[DH1875]

Yeah sounds good. Drop me a PM with the details!

WFAN is reporting Asomugha is down to us or Houston. If we pull this off I think I will, to quote a fellow jet fan, put on a big boy diaper and **** myself with excitement. :flag:


If it's a question of money then it's Houston. If it's a question of everything else then it has to be us. The positive is, it looks like it's a question of everything else and he's already said he'd like to live in New York, play under Rex and along side Revis. He will come to us for $12 million a year but anyone else has to stump up $15+ million :thumbsup:. Sanchez is offering to restructure his contract to get the deal done and we've already got rid of Clemens, Weatherford and Brad Smith with Cro and Edwards likely to be next out the door. When you consider we are $10 million under the cap just now, it really makes for some intresting times ahead.

As for the Jets league, PM me your email and I'll get an invite sent out to you. (It wont be from me) Our draft is August 25th around about 9pm and we're using ESPN.

[James.]

I sincerely hope the rumours of Ochocinco are unfounded though...

Ochocinco is now a Patriot. Will be interesting to see how he gets on in a more professional environment under BB, seems like he ran the show at Cincinatti.

[Sylar]

Ochocinco is now a Patriot. Will be interesting to see how he gets on in a more professional environment under BB, seems like he ran the show at Cincinatti.

Damn, it was just rumours the last I heard.

Ach well, if anyone can get the best out of him as a player, it's BB.

[DH1875]

Ochocinco is now a Patriot. Will be interesting to see how he gets on in a more professional environment under BB, seems like he ran the show at Cincinatti.

Great news :faf:. Nearly makes up for all the talk about us and Moss :jamboak:.

Did you guy's see that Kolb has gone to the Cardinals. They traided DRC and a 2nd round pick for him :hmmm:. Still starts to make my Favre to the Eagles story I posted last week more believable.

[Sergio sledge]

Great news :faf:. Nearly makes up for all the talk about us and Moss :jamboak:.Did you guy's see that Kolb has gone to the Cardinals. They traided DRC and a 2nd round pick for him :hmmm:. Still starts to make my Favre to the Eagles story I posted last week more believable.Seemingly Vince Young is in talks with the Eagles.

[DH1875]

Yeah sounds good. Drop me a PM with the details!

I've sent you a PM with the details. Let me know if you got it OK :thumbsup:.

[DH1875]

WFAN is reporting Asomugha is down to us or Houston. If we pull this off I think I will, to quote a fellow jet fan, put on a big boy diaper and **** myself with excitement. :flag:

I'm hearing he's signed a 5 year deal with the Eagles. Got to be honest and say I never saw that coming.

[Sylar]

I'm hearing he's signed a 5 year deal with the Eagles. Got to be honest and say I never saw that coming.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6816873/nnamdi-asomugha-agrees-five-year-60-million-deal-philadelphia-eagles

Confirmation that they have also signed Vince Young.

Not long to go now! 4 weeks til the NCAA gets underway, when Navy will smash OSU and those Michigan WOLVERINES will open at the BIG House vs Western Michigan :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

I am currently over in the USA and it has gone ****ing crazy for football since the lockout ended. Seriously. The tv, papers etc was just going over the boring baseball scores and then BAM! The whole place has gone nuts. Absolutely love it!

[DH1875]

Not long to go now! 4 weeks til the NCAA gets underway, when Navy will smash OSU and those Michigan WOLVERINES will open at the BIG House vs Western Michigan :thumbsup:

Keep dreaming mate, keep dreaming. With our impending bowl ban all we've got to look forward to is our usual win over your lot :boo hoo:.
Nebraska are gonna win it anyway :wink:



I am currently over in the USA and it has gone ****ing crazy for football since the lockout ended. Seriously. The tv, papers etc was just going over the boring baseball scores and then BAM! The whole place has gone nuts. Absolutely love it!

Stop showing off :greengrin. And remember and get along to watch some proper teams play when the Jets play the Bengals in pre-season.

[Haymaker]

Stop showing off :greengrin. And remember and get along to watch some proper teams play when the Jets play the Bengals in pre-season.

:greengrin I am being kicked up to Rhode Island, about an hour from Boston... Going to get up to see a team that has been to a superbowl in the past 40 years! :greengrin

[DH1875]

:greengrin I am being kicked up to Rhode Island, about an hour from Boston... Going to get up to see a team that has been to a superbowl in the past 40 years! :greengrin

Glory hunter :na na:.

Some nice TV for you to catch up on;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm_Kz9UfRAo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZxIywwP8Ng&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZCZSF79o4g&feature=related

Broadway Joe :thumbsup:.

[Haymaker]

Glory hunter :na na:.




Mate, I support Hibs, it is only fair if I see some sort of glory from time to time!

[DH1875]

Plaxico Burress :bsod::sairhead::sairhead: I hope Rex knows what he's doing.

[DH1875]

Mate, I support Hibs, it is only fair if I see some sort of glory from time to time!

:fishin:.

[Haymaker]

Looks like I am heading to the JETS Bengals game, loads of the boys out here are Jets fans. Should be good!

[Sylar]

:greengrin I am being kicked up to Rhode Island, about an hour from Boston... Going to get up to see a team that has been to a superbowl in the past 40 years! :greengrin

Even if you don't get to see us play a pre-season game, make sure you at least do the tour of Foxborough - amazing stadium!

RI is beautiful - make sure you get into visit Newport (my hometown :greengrin) - they usually have a Chowder festival down on the harbour on various days in the summer and it's well worth it!

Also be sure to head out to the Cape and Vineyard - really beautiful part of the world!

As for the NCAA Big East - I can't see past Nebraska either DH - I also don't fancy us to beat you, despite all of the controversy, but in our new coach and our recruitment drive this summer, I can see us perhaps getting back to being a ranked team this year and I certainly expect us to get a bowl place!

[Calvin]

Got an email from NFL UK about the Wembley game. Only hospitality tickets on sale so far, £329 or £429! Sorely tempted but think I'll wait for the standard tickets going on sale next month!

[DH1875]

Got an email from NFL UK about the Wembley game. Only hospitality tickets on sale so far, £329 or £429! Sorely tempted but think I'll wait for the standard tickets going on sale next month!

Do you use NFLUK a lot? I'm on there as well, what's your user name.

[DH1875]

And how comes no one has mentioned that Moss has retired.

[Sylar]

And how comes no one has mentioned that Moss has retired.

I didn't realise he had!

Shame his career has ended in such a damp fizzle - he was a truly fantastic WR with us and will be well remembered as a Patriot legend from his time at NE.

[Calvin]

Do you use NFLUK a lot? I'm on there as well, what's your user name.
I only go on for a browse, I'm nowhere near educated enough yet to contribute to most of the threads! I'm CalvinoHFC in case I ever start posting!

[Haymaker]

Even if you don't get to see us play a pre-season game, make sure you at least do the tour of Foxborough - amazing stadium!

RI is beautiful - make sure you get into visit Newport (my hometown :greengrin) - they usually have a Chowder festival down on the harbour on various days in the summer and it's well worth it!

Also be sure to head out to the Cape and Vineyard - really beautiful part of the world!

As for the NCAA Big East - I can't see past Nebraska either DH - I also don't fancy us to beat you, despite all of the controversy, but in our new coach and our recruitment drive this summer, I can see us perhaps getting back to being a ranked team this year and I certainly expect us to get a bowl place!

Sadly mate I have been sent to Warwick and I am stuck in some Hotel with nothing round it. Went out in Providence last week, was good fun! Cant really go anywhere because I am on afternoon camps so dont finish till 8pm. Shame.

[Sylar]

Sadly mate I have been sent to Warwick and I am stuck in some Hotel with nothing round it. Went out in Providence last week, was good fun! Cant really go anywhere because I am on afternoon camps so dont finish till 8pm. Shame.

Sounds familiar.

I was at a conference in Maine recently, where we ended up staying just on the outskirts of Boston and being bussed up to the conference venue on a daily basis (about 2 hours away). Sessions all finished at 8pm, then an official dinner, so little time to see anything!

[DH1875]

Never mind all that.


Shaun Ellis????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????


BOO BOO BOO, BOO BOO BOO, BOO BOO BOO, BOO BOO BOO.

[Sylar]

Never mind all that.


Shaun Ellis????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????


BOO BOO BOO, BOO BOO BOO, BOO BOO BOO, BOO BOO BOO.

Was stunned when I read that earlier on - great acquisition for us and hopefully he's as effective as Danny Woodhead was last year.

We've been quite busy of late actually - Logan Mankins has been secured on a long term deal and we've also signed DE Andre Carter, also from the Redkskins and according to Robert Kraft, Ochocinco and Haynesworth have been outstanding in our practice sessions and have been great locker room additions. We've added a lot of seasoned veterans in the off-season, which should balance the wealth of prospects we've had coming through in recent years.

I found it quite funny to note that Chad is staying with a fan for the first 3 or 4 weeks of the season to get acclimatised to the club and the area.

[Sylar]

The pre-season power rankings for the NCAA are gradually being released. Interesting to note that Ohio State are no.18, behind both Michigan State and Notre Dame!!

I can't see why the Irish are entering into the top 15 - they finished last year 8-5 (granted, without a lot of their regular starters), but it's a very presumptuous statement.

[Gatecrasher]

How long now? :hyper:

[Sean1875]

What channel are most of the games shown on? I know that they have one game a week is it on channel 4 or 5 but are there any other channels? Watched a wee bti of it last year and really got into it so looking forward to this year especially if its on telly! For the record im a Vikings fan :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

What channel are most of the games shown on? I know that they have one game a week is it on channel 4 or 5 but are there any other channels? Watched a wee bti of it last year and really got into it so looking forward to this year especially if its on telly! For the record im a Vikings fan :greengrin

The Sunday afternoon (US Time) are on Sky sports, Sunday Night Football on channel 4 or 5? and Monday Night Football on ESPN, Sky usually do the Thursday games as well as all the play off games

Go Pack Go :devil:

[DH1875]

How long now? :hyper:

Already started mate. ESPN have been showing Pre-season games live. Jets game was on last night, we lost. No big thing but Turner broke his leg and will be out at least 10 weeks :brickwall. The Giants game is on next week. Have a look on line when the Packers are playing cause there's always links somewhere. NFL season kicks off the weekend of the 9th Sept. Think the packers kick it all off the Thursday night/ Friday morning on Sky against the Saints. We're at home to the Cowboys, think it's the live SNF game on Channel 4. Hope they show all the build up as should be something special/emotional with it being the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The other mob kick off against the phins on the Monday night game on ESPN. All in all should be a cracking weekend when you throw in the other Sky games and the NCAA games. NCAA season kicks of the weekend starting Sept 2. ESPN showing something like 10 games over the weekend including the Buckeyes game live :aok:.



What channel are most of the games shown on? I know that they have one game a week is it on channel 4 or 5 but are there any other channels? Watched a wee bti of it last year and really got into it so looking forward to this year especially if its on telly! For the record im a Vikings fan :greengrin

Channel 4 show 1 live game a week. Sky Normally show 2 live games a week but can show more depending on what stage of the season we are at. ESPN also show a live game on a Monday night/ Tuesday morning. Both Sky and ESPN have highlight shows/packages that run throughout the week. Don't know if they have picked it up this year but BBC radio 5 have a live game on a Sunday night either at 6/9pm depending on the game. BBC also pick up the play-offs and run highlight shows on BBC3 and then they show the Superbowl live along with SKY. Then there's the internet. You can just about pick up every game on there and if you look hard enough will probably be able to watch the Vikings live every week. I only missed out on 1 Jets game the whole of last season.
And that's just NFL. Start taking NCAA into account and it's a different world. ESPN show anywhere between 5-10 games a week. Word to the wise though, once you get into it there's no going back. NFL has nothing on it.

[Sylar]

Already started mate. ESPN have been showing Pre-season games live. Jets game was on last night, we lost. No big thing but Turner broke his leg and will be out at least 10 weeks :brickwall. The Giants game is on next week. Have a look on line when the Packers are playing cause there's always links somewhere. NFL season kicks off the weekend of the 9th Sept. Think the packers kick it all off the Thursday night/ Friday morning on Sky against the Saints. We're at home to the Cowboys, think it's the live SNF game on Channel 4. Hope they show all the build up as should be something special/emotional with it being the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The other mob kick off against the phins on the Monday night game on ESPN. All in all should be a cracking weekend when you throw in the other Sky games and the NCAA games. NCAA season kicks of the weekend starting Sept 2. ESPN showing something like 10 games over the weekend including the Buckeyes game live :aok:.


Channel 4 show 1 live game a week. Sky Normally show 2 live games a week but can show more depending on what stage of the season we are at. ESPN also show a live game on a Monday night/ Tuesday morning. Both Sky and ESPN have highlight shows/packages that run throughout the week. Don't know if they have picked it up this year but BBC radio 5 have a live game on a Sunday night either at 6/9pm depending on the game. BBC also pick up the play-offs and run highlight shows on BBC3 and then they show the Superbowl live along with SKY. Then there's the internet. You can just about pick up every game on there and if you look hard enough will probably be able to watch the Vikings live every week. I only missed out on 1 Jets game the whole of last season.
And that's just NFL. Start taking NCAA into account and it's a different world. ESPN show anywhere between 5-10 games a week. Word to the wise though, once you get into it there's no going back. NFL has nothing on it.

Ouch! That's quite a loss for you guys.

Do you know if our opening match vs Western is being shown DH? Can't find a decent online guide as to what games are being covered for opening weekend.

I'm going to be in the USA for opening weekend of the NFL and looking forward to it. It should indeed be a very emotional opener in the Meadowlands and I have to admit, my thoughts won't exactly be on the games going on that day - I was in New York that day and every year it comes around, I can't think of much else.

Not caught any of our pre-season games yet, but we battered Jacksonville last Thursday.

Was also a little worried/excited to note that Brady Hoke said on Monday "If we're not winning the Big Ten, we're failing these kids as coaches". Better start the apologies early then, as there's no way we can compete with the likes of Wisconsin, Michigan State, Nebraska and OSU quite yet. Will be nice to see us reverting to an old-school Michigan football approach this season though!

[DH1875]

Ouch! That's quite a loss for you guys.

Do you know if our opening match vs Western is being shown DH? Can't find a decent online guide as to what games are being covered for opening weekend.

I'm going to be in the USA for opening weekend of the NFL and looking forward to it. It should indeed be a very emotional opener in the Meadowlands and I have to admit, my thoughts won't exactly be on the games going on that day - I was in New York that day and every year it comes around, I can't think of much else.


Tell me about it. Turner is a massive loss for us. We will have to pull something out the bag as we don't have good enough cover at the moment.
Think your opner is on ABC in the States. Shouldn't have a problam getting a link. Remind me nearer the time if you can't get anything and we'll have a look. Only really struggle when it's a big10 network game. Your game against the Irish is on ESPN the week after but if your gonna be in the States anyway. Don't know what to say about 9/11 but hopefully it's a fitting tribute when America's team come to town (I'm sure it will).

[Gatecrasher]

Already started mate. ESPN have been showing Pre-season games live. Jets game was on last night, we lost. No big thing but Turner broke his leg and will be out at least 10 weeks :brickwall. The Giants game is on next week. Have a look on line when the Packers are playing cause there's always links somewhere. NFL season kicks off the weekend of the 9th Sept. Think the packers kick it all off the Thursday night/ Friday morning on Sky against the Saints. We're at home to the Cowboys, think it's the live SNF game on Channel 4. Hope they show all the build up as should be something special/emotional with it being the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The other mob kick off against the phins on the Monday night game on ESPN. All in all should be a cracking weekend when you throw in the other Sky games and the NCAA games. NCAA season kicks of the weekend starting Sept 2. ESPN showing something like 10 games over the weekend including the Buckeyes game live :aok:.
.

I didnt know ESPN were showing the pre season games :aok: i will keep an eye out

2 Weeks to the NCAA season :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Oh ****, if you're a Miami Hurricanes fan...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6871050/ncaa-investigating-miami-hurricanes

[Gatecrasher]

Oh ****, if you're a Miami Hurricanes fan...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6871050/ncaa-investigating-miami-hurricanes

A lot of college teams seem to break the rules

[James.]

Not sure about the Jetsies picking up Maybin after he was cut by the Bills! Worth the risk for such a once promising player - it's something the Islanders do well in the NHL so here's hoping it works for my NFL team.

[Sylar]

Not sure about the Jetsies picking up Maybin after he was cut by the Bills! Worth the risk for such a once promising player - it's something the Islanders do well in the NHL so here's hoping it works for my NFL team.

My first reaction when I read the story was instinctively to laugh - I hope it doesn't come back to bite me in the ass.

Incidentally, another decent win for us last night vs the Bucs. We ripped them to shreds in the first quarter and then took our foot of the gas in the end, winning out 31-14.

[CFC]

Everyone seems to be jumping all over the eagles hype train just dont see it vick to me is still an athlete more than a qb and lacks the decision making acumen to win a superbowl. looking forward to see oregon go in week one v lsu i believe its being played in texas so lsu will have more fans there, lets see if their #1 ranking is justified

[DH1875]

Well, anyone thing he's gonna get picked up? Can't believe he's been included in the draft. I reckon a spell in the CFL would have done him some good.


On another note. Has anyone downloaded the Madden 12 demo?

[Haymaker]

Im not sure he will get picked up, quality at college but the draft has already been and gone? The lower teams will have already picked up their QBs.

[Gatecrasher]

TSSF i saw this and thought i would share it with you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq-pj71VwpM&feature=player_embedded

[DH1875]

Im not sure he will get picked up, quality at college but the draft has already been and gone? The lower teams will have already picked up their QBs.


Nah, I'm talking about the supplemental draft. I'm sure it's this weekend. He was knocked back from entering but met up with Roger Goodell and now he's in :confused:. He's a very, very lucky boy if you ask me. Rumor is the Bengals could be keen if the deal is right.

[HibeeMcGinn1]

Anybody got an idea how quick the Wembley tickets will sell out? Shall be attempting to purchase right away but should I be worried?

[CFC]

TSSF - Avatar bet, I see your a Wolverines fan, I'm a Notre Dame fan.

You game for a avatar bet for the game??????????????????

[Sylar]

TSSF - Avatar bet, I see your a Wolverines fan, I'm a Notre Dame fan.

You game for a avatar bet for the game??????????????????

Indeed I am, for my sins - spent many good times in Ann Arbor, both as an exchange student for a while and subsequently, as a tourist.

Define "avatar" bet :greengrin - As the game is in the Big House, I should be confident, but I'm not sure what to expect under Brady Hoke.

I have to say though, I'm pretty excited about our new programme and I'm confident we can get off to a 5-0 start, even against the Irish.

[DH1875]

Dam..... Larry Fitzgerald has got paid :deal:. Crazy money but if anyones worth it it might just be him.

[CFC]

Indeed I am, for my sins - spent many good times in Ann Arbor, both as an exchange student for a while and subsequently, as a tourist.Define "avatar" bet :greengrin - As the game is in the Big House, I should be confident, but I'm not sure what to expect under Brady Hoke.I have to say though, I'm pretty excited about our new programme and I'm confident we can get off to a 5-0 start, even against the Irish.That wee Michigan badge on your avatar will be a fighting Irish leprechaun for one week if Notre Dame win, likewise if the Wolverines win Ill have have that M logo, sound fair? :greengrin

[Sylar]

That wee Michigan badge on your avatar will be a fighting Irish leprechaun for one week if Notre Dame win, likewise if the Wolverines win Ill have have that M logo, sound fair? :greengrin

Fair enough, but I'm on vacation from the 10th-25th of September and won't be going near a computer, so as to avoid checking any incoming emails, so If needed, I'll change when I get back (which hopefully would coincide with the Irish playing either State or OSU anyway).

As an aside, the avatar isn't JUST because I'm a Wolverine fan :agree:

[James.]

It's times like this that I wish the Johnnies :not worth had a football program - tried rooting for another school last year (Marist) but it felt a bit wrong! Will just have to wait till basketball season to get my fix

[Sylar]

It's times like this that I wish the Johnnies :not worth had a football program - tried rooting for another school last year (Marist) but it felt a bit wrong! Will just have to wait till basketball season to get my fix

Is there a reason you happen to support St John's?

Being that your other American sport teams appear to all be New Jersey based, I'm surprised you're not a Rutgers fan to be honest.

[James.]

Is there a reason you happen to support St John's?

Being that your other American sport teams appear to all be New Jersey based, I'm surprised you're not a Rutgers fan to be honest.

The Jets are the only NJ based team I really follow. Mets (Queens) and Islanders (Nassau) are both NY. Ended up following St Johns through the New York connection - they get a lot of coverage through NY media outlets towards the end of the year so it becomes quite easy to follow them.

[Sylar]

The Jets are the only NJ based team I really follow. Mets (Queens) and Islanders (Nassau) are both NY. Ended up following St Johns through the New York connection - they get a lot of coverage through NY media outlets towards the end of the year so it becomes quite easy to follow them.

Ah, sorry, I had it in mind that you were a Devils fan for some reason.

Have you ever watched/tried to follow Rutgers? I went to a couple of their games when I've been visiting relatives in NJ and they're quite enjoyable to watch. Their stadium is also quite impressive and has a cracking atmosphere.

Seeing as Gatecrasher's video for Michigan football has me quite looking forward to the start of the Big Ten, I thought I'd post the following, to also get me excited for my other alma mater's upcoming season:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0WMd0Y6hIw

Go Huskies! :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6885024/terrelle-pryor-oakland-raiders-supplemental-draft-source-says?ex_cid=espn-fbook

R (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6885024/terrelle-pryor-oakland-raiders-supplemental-draft-source-says?ex_cid=espn-fbook)aiders get Pryor

[James.]

Ah, sorry, I had it in mind that you were a Devils fan for some reason.

Have you ever watched/tried to follow Rutgers? I went to a couple of their games when I've been visiting relatives in NJ and they're quite enjoyable to watch.

I've only ever seen their basketball team when they're playing SJU in the Big East, we actually knocked them out the Big East tourney at MSG this year in controversial fashion. I'll keep an eye out though!

[CFC]

Ayreshire you follow St Johns basketball? Superb I love my basketball too, was just gonna mention this to TSSF that I read a cracking book on Michigans Fab Five all about Chris Webber, Juwan Howard etc. Great that theres so many Hibbys on .net that follow Yank sports!

[CFC]

Dam..... Larry Fitzgerald has got paid :deal:. Crazy money but if anyones worth it it might just be him.sorry for not multiquoting im on my phone - be interested to see how cardinals do this year in what has been a pitifully weak division of late, kolb could do wonders with larry fitz, im just so surprised that the 49ers keep persevering with alex smith, does he have compromising photos of the owner or something? Ive never seen a team stick behind a player that was so clearly not upto the task this much. Even the raiders punted jamarcus russell and al davis is a nutcase!

[Haymaker]

Do college teams have pre-season games? Had a look at Rutgers website but couldnt see any pre-season sched, couldnt make it to the Jets or Giants game which sucks. Rutgers would be a good team to go watch but doesnt look like they have pre-games :confused:

[CFC]

Do college teams have pre-season games? Had a look at Rutgers website but couldnt see any pre-season sched, couldnt make it to the Jets or Giants game which sucks. Rutgers would be a good team to go watch but doesnt look like they have pre-games :confused:i think you are correct, afaik the only games that would qualify as pre season would be the spring games where offense plays v defense (i think)

[Sylar]

Do college teams have pre-season games? Had a look at Rutgers website but couldnt see any pre-season sched, couldnt make it to the Jets or Giants game which sucks. Rutgers would be a good team to go watch but doesnt look like they have pre-games :confused:

No official pre-season schedule per se, but a lot of the colleges will face up against local colleges in the equivalent of "behind closed doors" games.

I attended a few of these in Connecticut, but they were never great, as players didn't want to get injured for a meaningless friendly.

[Gatecrasher]

Just ordered NCAAF 12 from ebay, miles better than madden :thumbsup:

[DH1875]

Just ordered NCAAF 12 from ebay, miles better than madden :thumbsup:

Have you downloaded the demo for Madden 12? It seems a lot better than the previous couple of games. Agree 100% that the NCAA games are the best but remember if you buying it second hand from ebay you won't be able to play on line.

[DH1875]

Yeah sounds good. Drop me a PM with the details!


Have you picked Payton Manning? You do know he's injured and looking at missing at least the first 2 games of the season.

[James.]

Have you picked Payton Manning? You do know he's injured and looking at missing at least the first 2 games of the season.

He fell all the way down to me at pick 41 - no way I was passing that up even if he's missing the first few games - still class him as elite and ahead of Schaub, Eli and Romo who had went before him. You could always trade me Kolb :greengrin

You happy with your team? Looks like it will be a good, active league! Love that the Celtic fan has ended up with Brady too! :wink:

[James.]

Ayreshire you follow St Johns basketball? Superb I love my basketball too, was just gonna mention this to TSSF that I read a cracking book on Michigans Fab Five all about Chris Webber, Juwan Howard etc. Great that theres so many Hibbys on .net that follow Yank sports!

Yeah big Pacer fan too (my North American sports teams tend to cause more anguish than Hibs sometimes)

[Gatecrasher]

Have you downloaded the demo for Madden 12? It seems a lot better than the previous couple of games. Agree 100% that the NCAA games are the best but remember if you buying it second hand from ebay you won't be able to play on line.

no madden demo for me, i bought the game new

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HywJReWoaM

not long now :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

I have a very strange feeling of positivity about both Michigan AND UConn this year, which is unusual for me.

Watched the Patriots fall to a very impressive looking Lions team on Saturday night. Chicago and Green Bay might get a wee fright this year with the Lions.

Huskies get underway on Thursday night and the Wolverines kick off on Saturday - bring.it.ON!

[DH1875]

He fell all the way down to me at pick 41 - no way I was passing that up even if he's missing the first few games - still class him as elite and ahead of Schaub, Eli and Romo who had went before him. You could always trade me Kolb :greengrin

You happy with your team? Looks like it will be a good, active league! Love that the Celtic fan has ended up with Brady too! :wink:

Didn't realize he fell so low. Had problems logging in and missed the start of the draft. Only got on after my first 3 picks had been auto picked and they were all WR's :grr:. Kolb was the best of what was left so had to go for him. I have my doubts but hopefully he comes good. He has a point to prove and with Fitzgerald as his go to guy who knows. Giving that I got on late I thought my team was crap until I had a look at everyone else's and to be fair it's not the worst. Did you vote on who drafted best? I voted Leeds Jets. Looks like he's got a good team there.

[Gatecrasher]

I have a very strange feeling of positivity about both Michigan AND UConn this year, which is unusual for me.

Watched the Patriots fall to a very impressive looking Lions team on Saturday night. Chicago and Green Bay might get a wee fright this year with the Lions.

Huskies get underway on Thursday night and the Wolverines kick off on Saturday - bring.it.ON!

The Lions came good about half way through last season and kept getting better, i think NFC North will be a tough division this year :agree:

[DH1875]

no madden demo for me, i bought the game new

You should check out the demo :agree:. Love NCAA games. How much did you end up paying for it?

[Gatecrasher]

You should check out the demo :agree:. Love NCAA games. How much did you end up paying for it?

I'll download it the night, Cheapest UK version i could find was £45

[Haymaker]

Just emailed the house mates to inform them that I need the living room for opening sunday - no excuses. FOOTBALL IS BACK!

Slightly excited...

[Sylar]

Just emailed the house mates to inform them that I need the living room for opening sunday - no excuses. FOOTBALL IS BACK!

Slightly excited...

I'm definitely getting excited - first UConn game is tomorrow, followed by some cracking games being shown on the Saturday.

Not sure whether or not to avoid finding out the Michigan vs Western score on the Saturday and watch it "as live" on the Sunday morning...

[Haymaker]

I'm definitely getting excited - first UConn game is tomorrow, followed by some cracking games being shown on the Saturday.

Not sure whether or not to avoid finding out the Michigan vs Western score on the Saturday and watch it "as live" on the Sunday morning...

Watch it on the sunday...

By the way, is there a good package on the internet to get college+nfl games?

[Sylar]

Watch it on the sunday...

By the way, is there a good package on the internet to get college+nfl games?

I'm not sure if there's a legitimate one to be honest - nearly all the NFL games are either covered by Sky, ESPN and Channel 4 and those that aren't, are available online, though not through legitimate means obviously. The best website to get the games is usually atdhe.tv - they also stream every college game being shown, so long as it's on one of the big networks in the USA.

I've found http://www.live-footballstreaming.com/, with a $10 annual fee, but I'd wager it's far from legitimate...

[Haymaker]

Cheers Scott. I will have a look around, my college team wont be on tele much (being NC State) and I would like to watch more Pats games this season rather than whatever team channel 4 have got a hard-on for this season.

[Sylar]

Cheers Scott. I will have a look around, my college team wont be on tele much (being NC State) and I would like to watch more Pats games this season rather than whatever team channel 4 have got a hard-on for this season.

You'll definitely get all of the Patriots games via the link I've given you then.

As for the NC games, I've had a quick look and the Atlantic Coast Conference have their own network, similar to the Big Ten network.

http://www.theacc.com/accnetwork/index.html?&rsrc=nav

[Haymaker]

World class mate, cheers! I saw the bowl game last season and that was it for my college team.

[Gatecrasher]

Watch it on the sunday...

By the way, is there a good package on the internet to get college+nfl games?

I'm watching it sunday as well as the Oregan game, is there a game on Tomorrow Night/Early Friday?

[Sylar]

I'm watching it sunday as well as the Oregan game, is there a game on Tomorrow Night/Early Friday?

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule

Don't know if any of them are televised mind you, but I guess ESPN America won't pick up it's coverage until Saturday.

You'll get them online though.

[James.]

Cheers Scott. I will have a look around, my college team wont be on tele much (being NC State) and I would like to watch more Pats games this season rather than whatever team channel 4 have got a hard-on for this season.

I think the Patriots postseason will be shown on Comedy Central this year

[Sylar]

I think the Patriots postseason will be shown on Comedy Central this year

Which, thankfully, still shows games in colour :agree:

ESPN Classic has one hell of an archive, so maybe we'll see some post-season Jets' action :agree:

[Sylar]

As you've referenced comedy, I have some jokes for you all:

1. What do you call 53 millionaires sitting around watching the Superbowl? The New York Jets

2. How do you keep a New York Jet out of your garden? Put up some goalposts

3. Where do you go in New York to avoid a Tornado? Meadowlands Stadium, where touchdowns are rare.

4. How many New York Jets does it take to win a Superbowl? Nobody knows, and we'll never find out.

5. What's the difference between the New York Jets and a dollar bill? You can still get 4 quarters out of a dollar bill.

[Gatecrasher]

As you've referenced comedy, I have some jokes for you all:

1. What do you call 53 millionaires sitting around watching the Superbowl? The New York Jets

2. How do you keep a New York Jet out of your garden? Put up some goalposts

3. Where do you go in New York to avoid a Tornado? Meadowlands Stadium, where touchdowns are rare.

4. How many New York Jets does it take to win a Superbowl? Nobody knows, and we'll never find out.

5. What's the difference between the New York Jets and a dollar bill? You can still get 4 quarters out of a dollar bill.

ouch :greengrin

[James.]

As you've referenced comedy, I have some jokes for you all:

1. What do you call 53 millionaires sitting around watching the Superbowl? The New York Jets

2. How do you keep a New York Jet out of your garden? Put up some goalposts

3. Where do you go in New York to avoid a Tornado? Meadowlands Stadium, where touchdowns are rare.

4. How many New York Jets does it take to win a Superbowl? Nobody knows, and we'll never find out.

5. What's the difference between the New York Jets and a dollar bill? You can still get 4 quarters out of a dollar bill.

:greengrin Very Good but not as good as this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJshw2Axsqc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Sylar]

:greengrin Very Good but not as good as this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJshw2Axsqc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

"They can't stop a nose-bleed" :greengrin

Gotta admire the guy's passion :top marks

[Sylar]

Bah - the UConn vs Fordham game has been rescheduled to the Saturday, due to ongoing cleanup from Hurricane Irene.

[Haymaker]

As you've referenced comedy, I have some jokes for you all:

1. What do you call 53 millionaires sitting around watching the Superbowl? The New York Jets

2. How do you keep a New York Jet out of your garden? Put up some goalposts

3. Where do you go in New York to avoid a Tornado? Meadowlands Stadium, where touchdowns are rare.

4. How many New York Jets does it take to win a Superbowl? Nobody knows, and we'll never find out.

5. What's the difference between the New York Jets and a dollar bill? You can still get 4 quarters out of a dollar bill.

:not worth

[DH1875]

I'm definitely getting excited - first UConn game is tomorrow, followed by some cracking games being shown on the Saturday.

Not sure whether or not to avoid finding out the Michigan vs Western score on the Saturday and watch it "as live" on the Sunday morning...


You had better stay of here then cause you know I'm gonna rip into you the moment they beat you :wink:.
In reality though, an easy win for you guy's so I'll try my best not to mention it.


Watch it on the sunday...

By the way, is there a good package on the internet to get college+nfl games?

For NCAA check out ESPN player. Was £12.99 a month last year but think it's went up to £17.99. You can pick from a load of live games and if you miss any they archive them for 4 weeks. For NFL check out gamepass. Not sure of the price but they show every NFL game live that isn't on TV (in the UK), so as long as the Patsies aren't on the tele here you can watch them live. The problem with that though is that Sky have the rights to the play-offs so you don't get em.
Like TSSF said though, you can get the games for free if you know where to look. Only missed one Jets game all season and unless their on Big 10 the Buckeyes games are always on. Didn't think you could post links on here so if your ever struggling give me a shout cause I've loads of places to look :thumbsup:.



As you've referenced comedy, I have some jokes for you all:

1. What do you call 53 millionaires sitting around watching the Superbowl? The New York Jets

2. How do you keep a New York Jet out of your garden? Put up some goalposts

3. Where do you go in New York to avoid a Tornado? Meadowlands Stadium, where touchdowns are rare.

4. How many New York Jets does it take to win a Superbowl? Nobody knows, and we'll never find out.

5. What's the difference between the New York Jets and a dollar bill? You can still get 4 quarters out of a dollar bill.

A sence of humour, who knew :na na:

[Sylar]

I'll update this post as the weekend progresses, but the first games got underway last night - here are some of the more notable sides' results:

11. Wisconsin 51-17 UNLV
20. Mississippi State 59-14 Memphis
Rutgers 48-0 North Carolina Central
Toledo 58-22 New Hampshire
Georgia Tech 63-21 Western Carolina

Tonight sees No.14 TCU @ Baylor and No.17 Michigan State at home to Youngstown.

[Gatecrasher]

I'll update this post as the weekend progresses, but the first games got underway last night - here are some of the more notable sides' results:

11. Wisconsin 51-17 UNLV
20. Mississippi State 59-14 Memphis
Rutgers 48-0 North Carolina Central
Toledo 58-22 New Hampshire
Georgia Tech 63-21 Western Carolina

Tonight sees No.14 TCU @ Baylor and No.17 Michigan State at home to Youngstown.

Despite my Alarm going off at 0600 this morning i was still a bit tempted to catch some of the Wisconsin game on ESPN but decided to leave it. From what i can see there is no as live replay after i get home from work. I will just need to wait untill tomorrow to get my fix :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

I just want to say i have been addicted to NCAA Football 12 since it arrived through my door, I like the dynasty mode where you start of as a head coach of a programme and get new recruits etc. I started off as Michigan (i dont really support a college team so, i didnt know really who to go) and i am 6-0 with @ Mich St. as my next game.

The other one i like is Road to Glory when you start of in High School and you have to get into a college programme and become a star player :thumbsup:

Another think i liked is that it has live sports center updates when on the Menu, i was getting updated from all the American Sports when checking my roster and schedule etc.

Way better than Madden IMO :thumbsup:

[CFC]

The BIG game of the week is Oregon v LSU. Huge, huge game. 3 v 4, whoever wins will probably go to number one in the polls and the loser will probably drop out of national title consideration. I love these type of non conference matchups!

[DH1875]

Another think i liked is that it has live sports center updates when on the Menu, i was getting updated from all the American Sports when checking my roster and schedule etc.

Way better than Madden IMO :thumbsup:

I still get this on my NCAA10. It's a cracking little bonus and was a god send during the whole Pryor/Tressel carry on.

[Gatecrasher]

Baylor 50 TCU 48!! Gutted I missed it

[Sylar]

Wow - just noticed that this morning when I was looking at the ESPN website - stunning game and result!

Michigan State also beat Youngstown State 28-6.

Great day lined up ahead - TCU @ Baylor is being replayed at 11.30am on ESPN America, followed by Scotland vs Czech Republic, followed by Akron @ OSU followed by Minnesota @ USC.

[Sylar]

Superb start for Ohio State.

Shut down Akron with ease then score on their opening drive and immediately pinning Akron back onto their own 15 on their second drive.

It's great to be back! :thumbsup:

[DH1875]

Buckeyes are in da house :agree::flag::flag:.

[Sylar]

Their defense look solid - a lot more blitzes being used than last season - also quite surprised to see there that Tressel has going to the Colts as a gameday advisor. I thought for sure that he'd take another coaching role somewhere.

I'm avoiding the Michigan vs Western score, so I can watch it tomorrow "as live", so please say nothing!

[DH1875]

We got lucky with the spot there :greengrin.

[DH1875]

TD BUCKEYES :thumbsup:. Nice

[DH1875]

Utah state are killing Auburn :top marks.

[Haymaker]

Akron are getting owned by Ohio State.

[DH1875]

Akron are getting owned by Ohio State.


Yeh, I knew they'd be poor but Jesus. We can run against these guy's all day and it's already looking like a cricket score in the making. Think we will see Braxton Miller in the 2nd half though.

That ball was in bounds:agree:

[DH1875]

It's 105 degrees in Columbus the now. We are 28 points up and the reserves are out. This games more than over.

Utah are still winning though :confused:.

[DH1875]

Just saw Auburn's schedule :shocked:. They just scored 2 TD's in 59secs to take the lead with 30 secs to go. You got to feel for the Aggies, thought the shock was on.

[DH1875]

How poor were Akron :faf:. Great to be back and was good to see the best team in Big10 strut their stuff once again. Thought our rookies looked good and was really surprised with Miller (after his bad start). Really looking forward to seeing what the D can do in a competitive game and with the nice easy start to the season we can only continue to improve and remember we've still to get our suspended players back :thumbsup:.

[DH1875]

Watching the game, end of the 1st quarter and it's flew in. Wonder if I should post the score.........................................














Nah will leave it for use to watch tomorrow. Like I siad been a good game so far. Oh and I can see the appeal. One of them wolverines cheerleaders is stunning. Don't normally do blondes but she's beautiful :aok:.

[Haymaker]

How poor were Akron :faf:. Great to be back and was good to see the best team in Big10 strut their stuff once again. Thought our rookies looked good and was really surprised with Miller (after his bad start). Really looking forward to seeing what the D can do in a competitive game and with the nice easy start to the season we can only continue to improve and remember we've still to get our suspended players back :thumbsup:.


It was a shocking display from Akron!

[CFC]

Mon the Irish, down 16-7, costly turnovers in this game thus far but we are on the march inside the 20!

[CFC]

Missed a fg, ****!

[CFC]

And that missed fg ultimately cost us the game, well that and a slew of other errors. Michigan next week is gonna be a tough nut to crack if we play the same way, looking like another false dawn in south bend (sigh)

[Sylar]

What a disappointment in the end - game called with 1.27 to go in the 3rd on account of inclement weather.

We looked good from what WAS played. Defense were solid when they finally got it going after giving up a TD in the first and we scored 2 of our TD's from defensive plays forcing turnovers.

I thought our defense was perhaps our "weak point" last year and it looks like Brady Hoke has concentrated on that since coming in.

Hard to gauge how we are generally, having only seen a small amount of play, against a pretty dismal Western team.

UConn also blew out Fordham, 35-3, so a good day all around yesterday:

No.18 Ohio State 42-0 Akron
No.21 Missouri 17-6 Miami (OH)
No.23 Auburn 42-38 Utah State (was a superb game)
UConn 35-3 Fordham
Penn State 41-7 Indiana State
No.2 Alabama 48-7 Kent State
No 13. Virginia Tech 66-13 Appalachian State
No.6 Florida State 34-0 Louisiana-Monroe
No.25 USC 19-17 Minnesota
Michigan 34-10 Western Michigan (after 3 quarters)
North Carolina 42-10 James Maddison
South Florida 23-20 No.16 Notre Dame
No.9 Oklahoma State 61-34 Louisiana Lafayette
No.12 South Carolina 56-37 East Carolina
No.15 Arkansas 51-7 Missouri State
No.22 Florida 41-3 Florida Atlantic
No.1 Oklahoma 47-14 Tulsa
No.4 LSU 40-27 No.3 Oregon
No.5 Boise State 35-21 No.19 Georgia
Cincinnati 77-10 Austin Peay

[DH1875]

What a disappointment in the end - game called with 1.27 to go in the 3rd on account of inclement weather.

We looked good from what WAS played. Defense were solid when they finally got it going after giving up a TD in the first and we scored 2 of our TD's from defensive plays forcing turnovers.

I thought our defense was perhaps our "weak point" last year and it looks like Brady Hoke has concentrated on that since coming in.

Hard to gauge how we are generally, having only seen a small amount of play, against a pretty dismal Western team.



Did you watch the game last night? First quarter flew in and both teams only had 1 possession. Thought for a moment the Broncos were gonna make a game of it but you guy's stepped up. To be fair thought your D looked good. Like you said it's hard to tell because of the opposition (same story with us) but you can't argue with Herron's contribution.
What was that weather all about :shocked: and I still can't get over that cheerleader. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen :love ya!:

[Sylar]

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/6929918/new-england-patriots-sign-brian-waters-source-says

Patriots add right guard, Brian Waters - superb addition to the roster and in an area where we desperately needed an addition.

Surprised to note we've cut Brandon Meriweather - I thought he was one of our stand-outs last season and made some crucial interceptions for us. Good acquisition for Chicago though.