The One Stop Football Thread (NFL,CFL,CFB)
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prinCZess
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Happy for the Chiefs, and it was a fun one to watch--really thought the 49ers had sealed it there for a while, but KC seems to have some bizarre form of magic in making comebacks that slaps into gear whenever they're behind. I don't know if it's just some peculiar way pressure spurs them on as a team, or what, but whatever it is clearly works.
Both teams clearly had nerves hitting on them at the opening, though. KCs three and out, and then the 49ers coming so close to fumbling and turning over a punt...Took a little time for both teams to get past 'Super Bowl nerves', I think.
I cannot really remember any commercials of much humor worth noting, so that's a bit disappointing...Oh! The Jeep one with Bill Murray gave me a chuckle. That was good.
I adored, adored, adored about half the half-time show. I have a weakness for earworm-y vapid pop songs, Shakira is still an amazing performer to watch merely in terms of how well she executes stuff (the belly-dancing aside she went into midway through her first piece was gorgeous), and she seems like a perfect fit for a Miami show. If anything, my slight disappointment would be Jennifer Lopez's involvement distracting from what I, at least, would see as the headliner*--I'd agree with @Abhorsen, splitting it up between them seemed like it was trying to cram too much into too short a time segment (I mean, 'Waka waka' was cut into a hook, and there was only a few lines of 'Whenever, Wherever', dangit!) and so things came off a bit hyperactive and disjointed.
Lopez singing with her daughter was a neat moment, though.
*And, more generally, the fact these shows seem to default to mash-up medleys instead of a set piece.
Both teams clearly had nerves hitting on them at the opening, though. KCs three and out, and then the 49ers coming so close to fumbling and turning over a punt...Took a little time for both teams to get past 'Super Bowl nerves', I think.
I cannot really remember any commercials of much humor worth noting, so that's a bit disappointing...Oh! The Jeep one with Bill Murray gave me a chuckle. That was good.
I adored, adored, adored about half the half-time show. I have a weakness for earworm-y vapid pop songs, Shakira is still an amazing performer to watch merely in terms of how well she executes stuff (the belly-dancing aside she went into midway through her first piece was gorgeous), and she seems like a perfect fit for a Miami show. If anything, my slight disappointment would be Jennifer Lopez's involvement distracting from what I, at least, would see as the headliner*--I'd agree with @Abhorsen, splitting it up between them seemed like it was trying to cram too much into too short a time segment (I mean, 'Waka waka' was cut into a hook, and there was only a few lines of 'Whenever, Wherever', dangit!) and so things came off a bit hyperactive and disjointed.
Lopez singing with her daughter was a neat moment, though.
*And, more generally, the fact these shows seem to default to mash-up medleys instead of a set piece.
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prinCZess
Warrior, Writer, Performer, Perv
In somewhat-related to Super Bowl, and definitely-related to warm-fuzzies (of both emotional and animal kinds), news:
www.cnn.com
One of KC's defensive team-members paid an adoption-fee at an animal shelter for every win they had in the season, and after the Super Bowl paid the fees for all the dogs in one Kansas City shelter.
More football-central, Chiefs are having their victory parade tomorrow and the celebrations on Sunday night could be seen on doppler radar. I imagine the downside, of course, was fans drunkenly and produly eating some of that worthless hog-food they call Kansas City barbecue.
Chiefs' Derrick Nnadi celebrates his Super Bowl win by paying the adoption fees for all the dogs in one shelter | CNN
Every dog at the KC Pet Project animal shelter is free to adopt, thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle.
www.cnn.com
One of KC's defensive team-members paid an adoption-fee at an animal shelter for every win they had in the season, and after the Super Bowl paid the fees for all the dogs in one Kansas City shelter.
More football-central, Chiefs are having their victory parade tomorrow and the celebrations on Sunday night could be seen on doppler radar. I imagine the downside, of course, was fans drunkenly and produly eating some of that worthless hog-food they call Kansas City barbecue.
More football-central, Chiefs are having their victory parade tomorrow and the celebrations on Sunday night could be seen on doppler radar. I imagine the downside, of course, was fans drunkenly and produly eating some of that worthless hog-food they call Kansas City barbecue.
I don't care who you were rooting for, that is just awesome.
So, the XFL season is starting this weekend, Seattle Dragon vs DC Defenders and LA Wildcats vs Houston Roughnecks (Looks team names are a bit less edgy and XTREME this time around, which sounds like a good sign). Anyone planning on watching?
I'll miss He Hate Me, but I'll watch. I'll be rooting for whoever is playing the New York team, as there is no team from New England.
prinCZess
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Giving the XFL Seattle-DC game a shot--never saw and don't have much knowledge of the last incarnation of the stuff besides hearing it was ridiculous, but this one seems interesting so far. Big changes to how punt returns are done I'm unsure about, and kind of a neat extra points system where conversions can be done for an extra one, two, or three points from successively further away from the end-zone (so I think they axed extra point kicks entirely?) Which does seem like a fun change.
Only question I have is why it's 'Seattle Dragon' instead of 'Dragons'.
Or...maybe it is? Seems to be some disagreement between the listing and what one of the announcers uses? Dunnow.
Only question I have is why it's 'Seattle Dragon' instead of 'Dragons'.
Or...maybe it is? Seems to be some disagreement between the listing and what one of the announcers uses? Dunnow.
Caught the back half of one game and the entirety of the late game, and I liked what I saw. SBNation has a pretty good summation of the rule differences from the NFL:
www.sbnation.com
Why the XFL is going to be fun as hell
Here’s a look at some of the coolest features in the 2020 XFL season, which will run from Feb. 8 to April 26.
www.sbnation.com
Just saw that Tom Brady will not be returning to the Patriots next season. No word on where he may go, and he isn't talking about retirement yet
If there was ever a sign of the end times, Brady walking away from the Pats must be one of them.
If there was ever a sign of the end times, Brady walking away from the Pats must be one of them.
Since all team sports are a thing of the past now... as a football fan this is the only thing I have to look forward to.
I want this game like no other. Madden is shit because monopoly + EA.
Tavaris Jackson, who was on the Vikings as mostly a backup QB for several seasons, was killed in a car crash on April 12th. He was one of a long line of Vikings QB's of... hot and cold performance but really stood out as a super likable individual. He was more then active in community and charity events during his time as a Viking so while his performance on the field was never top tier, he was definitely a very well liked personality off the field.
In case you were wondering or had just forgotten... apparently the XFL was smothered to death two weeks ago thanks to the WuFlu outbreak... which is unfortunate.
www.si.com
I think there was a niche for Spring Professional Football to be honest and their interesting rule sets made for some very fun games to watch... too bad.
XFL Files for Bankruptcy
The XFL filed for bankruptcy just days after suspending operations and laying off a majority of its employees.
www.si.com
I think there was a niche for Spring Professional Football to be honest and their interesting rule sets made for some very fun games to watch... too bad.
Story is from a few months ago but who knows...
www.si.com
Though with the Japanese Olympics delayed to 2021 at least it might delay her contemplating a serious offer in trying for the NFL as a kicker. Still interesting to see if and how this develops.
Lloyd Stars in Super Bowl Ad as Kicker–But Keeps Focus on USWNT
Carli Lloyd made headlines with her field-goal kicking aptitude, but she's holding off on pursuing a second career–for now.
www.si.com
Though with the Japanese Olympics delayed to 2021 at least it might delay her contemplating a serious offer in trying for the NFL as a kicker. Still interesting to see if and how this develops.
I mean, this makes a lot of sense. The NFL always needs reliable kickers, and you can have the punter do the kickoffs.Story is from a few months ago but who knows...
Lloyd Stars in Super Bowl Ad as Kicker–But Keeps Focus on USWNT
Carli Lloyd made headlines with her field-goal kicking aptitude, but she's holding off on pursuing a second career–for now.
Though with the Japanese Olympics delayed to 2021 at least it might delay her contemplating a serious offer in trying for the NFL as a kicker. Still interesting to see if and how this develops.
Maybe the third time will be the charm...
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, his ex and a sports management company have purchased the previously bankrupted XFL for 15 million dollars.
www.kptv.com
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, his ex and a sports management company have purchased the previously bankrupted XFL for 15 million dollars.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson buys XFL
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is teaming up with his ex-wife and a top sports management company to buy the bankrupt XFL football league for $15 million.
It's NFL SUNDAY!
I can't remember if we're supposed to stand for the Black National Anthem, raise our fist or self flaggellate during the song... Or perhaps some combination of the above?
Only thirty minutes til kickoff. Please advise...
I can't remember if we're supposed to stand for the Black National Anthem, raise our fist or self flaggellate during the song... Or perhaps some combination of the above?
Only thirty minutes til kickoff. Please advise...
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