He's the coach of the New England Patriots, theres rumors that him and his QB Tom Brady are not getting along despite all the success they've had


Aw, that's not good. Speaking of football, did you know Iowa states locker room is painted pink?


Yea lol, I guess Iowa is really trying to play mind games on the visiting team with the pink locker room, or they really like pink


Yeah, seems like they're messing with them. I think pink is supposed to be a calming color.


I wonder if Georgia tech did anything to mess with Cumberland before the game they beat them 222-0


If not then they must have played a good game! Did you know that in the 1960s the top bowlers made twice as much as football players?


No, that's pretty crazy but the average engineer also makes more than the average nfl player over a lifetime


That's pretty interesting. The NFL allows women if they meet the requirements.


Interesting, since there no rule forbidding them I think it's possible to see a female placekicker


Definitely seems possible. In an average NFL game there is only 11 minutes of live game play! I never would have guessed that!


Yea, it's shocking how many injuries occur in only 11 minutes of actual gameplay


Absolutely! And how much work goes into so little actual game play time. The NFL also tracks players movements through chips in their shoulder pads.


That's pretty crazy, it's also crazy that Kellan Moore is the only left handed qb in the nfl


That's interesting. The junipero serra highschool jv football team had a historically bad season which they failed to even score a touch down. Ouch.


Yea, hopefully the coach of the JV team got fired for not even giving Tom Brady a start


The new Orleans cheerleaders are banned from eating at the same place as the NFL players. That's weird.


That makes no sense, Saints cheerleader should be able to eat wherever they want regardless if there are players there or not


Yeah, it does seem a little strange that the cheerleaders have to leave even if they were there first.


Well I got to go, nice chatting with you


Hello! Are you watching the super bowl tonight?


I wish Baker Mayfield were playing in the game.


Yeah, he sounds like a decent player. I don't know much about him overall, all though he seems like he's an excellent player. 0-16 is impressive!


He won the Heisman trophy in college, and was selected high in the draft.


That's amazing. I know most people didn't think he was an obvious choice, but apparently Cleveland knew what they were doing.


Many thought Sam Darnold or Josh Allen were better choices.


Why are QBs so important? I mean I get that they lead, but there's so many other positions on a team, why are they so important?


The quarterback touches the football on almost every offensive play.


Yeah, but still. For a game that averages only 11 minutes of live gameplay, you'd think other positions would get a chance to be in the spot light. It seems like teams live and die by their QB...


Perhaps, but the forward pass will remain essential.


No, I get it. It's the beginning of the play. I wonder why rugby didn't take off over here come to think of it...


I think it is because football is brave enough to do things like the pink locker room in Iowa.


The pink locker room? Is that a breast cancer awareness thing?


No, I think is was related to the fact ESPN won an emmy for the yellow line.   I may be wrong though.


Huh, I never heard of it. My NFL and college team were both horrible this year and I don't have cable, so I gave up on going out to watch the game in October or so. The disappointment wasn't worth the money.


Perhaps you can try following soccer or Gaelic football.


I've thought about it. I think rugby would be more my style, even though I'd probably like hockey more. Although I've got to say...I'd root for any team that has a woman join.


Do you think such a thing is even legal within the rules of the game?


As long as they meet the requirements for the league, why not?


I don't know, but since engineers make more than atheletes over a lifetime, perhaps they are the wiser ones.


Yes.    Designing the chips in shoulder pads and playing with them are both difficult!


I watch it sometimes, not a lot though.  Did you know the NFL uses tracking chips on the players and football?


I didn't know that! Is it to track movements and every move on the field?


Yeah stats,  location, spin, speed stuff like that


Oh cool! Can you believe there is a rocket scientist that is a coach in the NFL now?


Football is crazy around here though. 14 of the world's 25 largest stadiums belong to american college football teams.


Thats believeable,  college football is so serious,  just like the Nfl it generates a ton of money.


It even goes down to the high school level where a Texas high school spent 60 million dollars on their stadium. I bet they don't even pay their teachers well either.


Wow,  well Texas is a big football state,  they are obsessed,  but i guess theres nothing to do out there.


Haha you're right! Did you know there is only one left handed quarterback in the NFL?


I did read that recently,  fun fact!  The average football game is only 11 min !!


And we sit there for 3 hours watching the whole game too just for those 11 minutes lol.


I know right,  thats excessive.  Too many time outs,  huddles and fouls lol


We continue to love it though. Maybe it's because of the unknown during the game.


In the 60's top bowlers made almost 2 times more than football players.


Look at them now haha. I would have chosen bowling over football any day back then lol.


Hell yeah,  less injuries lol Bowling is pretty fun.


Oh for sure. I didn't know how much those big flags they waive across the field cost!


Right,  that is ridiculous that they cost 50k


Hopefully the money goes to a great cause! Anyways, I had a great chat with you, Have a good night!


No I do not like football.  I also do not like TLA.  Three Letter Acronyms will be the death of modern society.


Yes TLA will the DMS, that is true. we should be careful and CYB.


Would Matt Patrricia know what CYB is? He was a rocket scientist before becoming a coach.


cover your behind. DMS death of modern society. (BTW) Matt is a genius. he knows every TLA.


Right. cover your behind.  very well.  Is it important to people that like football to like the announcers.  Brett Favre would be as good as any talking head.


I guess. does he have the personality to fill the booth though? he might need to have a few, just like Madden.


Interesting.  Have a few.  It helps when watching a game to have a few.  I could provide some play by play narrative on the picking of a new ESPN play analyst.


Well, Madden is known to drink while doing play by play. He is a colorful guy, but really needs to restrain himself.


Peyton Manning turned down ESPN and Fox Sports to be the face of the telecast.  Perhaps Madden, after having a few gets a little handsy?


LOL. Yeah, John, boy, he gets lonely up in that booth. The man is a legend but he is past his prime. Time for a change up there.


Do you find the idea of Play by Play on searching for a play analyst for football kind of odd.  Entertainment has be come entertainment.  or something.


Yeah, every thing is so meta these days, that meta itself is getting old. We need like mega-meta or something.


Meta-meta.  I like it.  I was worried you would pull a TLA out.  Michael Stahan seems to have launched a successful broadcasting career.  Skipped the booth and right to morning TV.


MorningTV. man, i could not do that. i would get tired of getting up early. Um, who is Michael Stahan?


New York Giants defensive end.  15 year career in the NFL.  Gap between his front teeth.  I wonder if he will use his new found celebrity to push the NFL to study concussions.


I hope so. that is terrible problem at all levels of the sport. CTE should be looked into and people should know the risks of the sport.


The NFL is in a unique position to study the problem.  They have data, tracking chips in shoulder pads. They have plenty of test subjects.  If only they could avoid being found liable for injury.


Yes, i guess. once they know, then they all liable. still, if they dont try, people will suspect the worst. Anyway, great chat!


Right on.  track the ball velocity, speed and rotation and never learn a thing. good job NFL.


It is a business. the NFL wants to keep the money coming.


17 weeks of regular season, they have to grab cash fast.


The national football league is the one of the major sports league in North america. It consist of 32 team.


They divide them into two divisions, so that they can play against each other to work their way toward the super bowl.


The NFL season starts from September to late December.  The NFL is started in 1920 as APFA, re-naming itself in 1922 as NFL.


I didnt know that.  As long as I have heard about pro football it has always been the NFL.


The NFL has no written rule against the female player they want to met the leagues eligibility requirement.


Im not sure many women would want to play, they dont even treat cheerleaders well.  I cant imagine who they would treat a female player.


Women they want to work hard to fit in the game. NFL uses tracking chips in the players shoulder pads to records move in the field. This shows their aggression to win the trophy.


It isnt hard to be aggressive for just 11 minutes, that is how much game play there is in the average game.


They are earn more revenue than other players. so only they want to lift the trophy.


The only one who had been touching the trophy lately are the New England Patriots... lol


My family is from Miami, so I grew up a Dolphins fan.  No trophies for me.  Lol


In modern american football, the Quarterback is called  as the leader of offense.


The QB is definitely an important part of the game.  One of the most notable in recent times, Tom Brady didnt even get a chance to play on his JV team!


Alex smith is important player all time. He work hard to win each and every game.


He had so many credits in HS that he could afford to start working on a masters degree before entering the draft.


The quarterback also touches the ball on almost every offensive play and they make the forward passes.


Yes, they do.  did you know how the circular huddle came about?


The university of Iowas locker room for visiting football is always painted with pink. Do you know ?


I had heard that before, nice little intimidation tactic there.


Sports is commonly football in some countries include the association football.


Isnt that what they call soccer in the US?


Its is Soccer in US. Some countries called by in the name of football.


I must go, nice chat.  Have a great day.


Good morning, do you like watching football by chance?


I do! I never miss a Patriots game during the season. What about you?


I am a fan of the Patriots but I dont follow every game, you must love Brady then.


yea hes one of the best! Interesting guy in his personal life, but he's a heck of a Quarterback


Yeah he is a legend just like Benjarvus Green Ellis do you remember him? He's a former RB that played in the Pats.


Yea I heard he has a great claim to his name, he never fumbled the ball in his entire career!


He never did, he is another legend indeed, I think he's the only RB that can say that at least out of the good RBs in the history of the league.


I agree. Did you hear about the highest scoring football game of all time?


No, what is the highest scoring game of all time I wonder?


It was a whopping 222-0! Georgia Tech dominated Cumberland


That must had been painful to watch lol, 222-0 what was wrong with the losing team!


I dont know! Its almost like they didnt even show up to the game!


I know right, or maybe they only had one player on the opposing team I have to Google that.


that would be a funny one to watch. One man on the field against an entire opposing team


That would be funny and also really unfair, no way one person could win alone, not even Brady lol.


Absolutely not haha. Did you hear about Alex Smith? apparently he was pretty smart and took all sorts of AP classes in high school. He even began working on his Masters before getting drafted!


I did hear about him he is a great QB but I didnt know he had a masters I guess he takes advantage of time.


Yea and I guess he really was preparing a fallback plan in case the football career didnt pan out. I wonder what he'll do when he retires


I bet he has plenty of choices, he does have a bachelor degree and also a masters degree so that should help him.


He does. Speaking of degrees, I better go study! nice chatting with you!


I do.  What do you think of the NFL using tracking chips now in the shoulder pads to record data on the players?


I guess it makes it more accurate but it's crazy how fast technology is developing. ESPN also won an emmy for creating the superimposed yellow line.


I love that yellow line.  It makes it nice to see where they have to get to.


Yeah it helps a lot. It's amazing how much football has evolved. In the 60s top bowlers made twice as much as top football stars.


Wow.  I wonder if any females ever tried to play back then since the NFL doesn't have a rule that doesn't allow them to play.


And the circular huddle was invented for football, most likely back then, by a deaf quarterback.


Pretty neat I think I've heard that before.  I don't think he wanted the other team to steal his hand signals.


Yes you are right. And there used to be really high scoring games in 1916. Doubt it would happen today where Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland 222 to 0


Georgia Tech must have been really good back then.  Either that or Cumberland was super bad.


Haha I wish I could see the footage. Too bad it was so long ago!


Talk about a one sided game.  Kellan Moore is the only left handed QB in the NFL.


I wonder why that is. I wonder if there is a disadvantage. Speaking of disadvantages, Tom Brady's high school was doing badly and they refused to start him! Now he is a four time Super Bowl champion.


Isn't that something?  I think he was a 6th round pick too in the 2000 draft so every team passed on him before the Patriots signed him.


Crazy! Good thing he did not give up. But it is good to have a backup plan like Alex Smith who got his bachelor's degree before being drafted into the NFL.


That was pretty impressive.  He got his degree in only 2 years!


Yeah, that is awesome. What do you think about quitting football to go to full time competitive gaming?


Are you talking about Baker Mayfield?  That is the craziest thing I've heard.


Yeah, he says he can beat anyone at his university one on one.


Good call on his part to stick with football.  If anything he should have thought about being an engineer since they make more over a lifetime than an average NFL player.


I do watch the occasional game.  I find it interesting that players are more famous than teams.  Like Eli Manning of the Giants.


I watch a game every blue moon. Did you know the average nfl game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay? Crazy!


Yes, there are a lot of rules, flags and time outs.  Its kind of like accounting.  What do you think of Kyle Lauletta replacing Manning?


I guess if Manning isn't doing the job, it's time to play the rookie. Teams have to do what they need to get a win.


It does seem he is not doing the job.  It must be a tough choice for a coach.  The QB touches the ball almost every play.  To loose a great like Manning would be rough.


I am sure it must be but it might be time for them to move in. Manning is 37 and I'm sure it's not as easy as it once was.


I like the way the word football means different things depending on location.  Some people would think soccer, some would think rugby.


Yeah so confusing sometimes. I can't believe the highest score in a regular football game was 222-0 back in 1916; GA Tech v. Cumberland. Yikes!


That game must have been something to see, for the winning side.  Did you know that a high school stadium in Texas seats 18,000 people and cost $60 million?


Wow, I'd say that's a lot for a high school stadium. Must be a huge school. Wonder if they have any pink locker rooms like Univ of Iowa for their visiting football teams.


Football, its fun,games and pink locker rooms and serious as  well. 14 of the 25 largest stadiums are college teams.  I wonder if Iowa is large and pink.


Probably just trying to psych out the visitors. Did you know that girls can actually play in the nfl? There seems to be no written rule against it as long as they meet eligibility requirements.


That sounds like a good thing, but is it really?  Do we want to see a girl get hurt on the field?   The NFL uses chips in players pads to track movement.


Yeah that doesn't sound very appealing at all. Would have to be a pretty tough gal for that. Best to do the cheerleading thing probably though I feel bad for the NO Saints cheerleaders who are forbidden from eating in the same restaurants as NFL players.


Cheerleading is a sport in it self.  32 football teams each have cheerleaders.  But, they only work 17 weeks unless the team makes the playoffs.


They would definitely be busier cheering for patriots. They made playoffs a lot. In fact Benjarvus Green former patriot never once fumbled the ball in his nfl career.


Thats a neat thing to learn.  NFL QB Russell Wilson is also a MLB player.  The rangers traded him to the NY Yankees.  I wonder if he gets two checks.


Too bad he didn't go for engineer as second job, they make more than nfl players and mlb players.


I think it has to do with some players making a name and being worth a great deal.  The average engineer has no name and makes a decent amount.  Rocket Scientist Matt Patricia is a coach in the NFL.  I am sure he makes more as the coach than the rocket scientist.


Quite possibly! Hey nice chatting. Have a great day.


Hey who is your favorite quarterback? I like Tom Brady, but I can appreciate Kellen Moore, he's the only left-handed quarterback in the NFL!


I am a fan of most offensive members. I prefer the quarterback leaders. Tom is the man!


I agree! What do you think about Alex Smith? Did you know he was actually a genius and almost got his master's degree?


Wow, that is impressive! Baker mayfield almost quit football to be a gamer. Good thing he stayed in the sport!


I agree I think he's got a better career playing football LOL. What about the circular huddle, do you know how that started


I'm pretty sure it was from a quarterback that was hard of hearing. Is that right?


Yes you're right, he was deaf and would use the Huddle to cloak his hand signals actually.


I would love to see women on the field. Did you know the University of iowa locker room has been painted pink? I guess pink is stereotypically associated with women, so maybe that's for any female players who might join the NFL?


Haha that's a good point. I wonder why they painted it that color by the way? and can you believe the way that the Saints treat their cheerleaders? Did you hear about that


It is probably a good idea to keep the cheerleaders and players apart for drama purposes. Of the 32 teams in the league I think the saints are the only ones that do that.


I heard that other teams do that but I'm not 100% sure, what do you think about teams using tracking chips to check the players on the field though? That could be good for stats I think


I would love access to the data! Such interesting technology. Worth the money since engineers make more than players do.


It is shocking, also shocking that the average NFL game only has about 10 or 11 minutes of gameplay, that's not too much time


Pretty crazy that so much of the gaming is not active play. This year's superbowl was on the first Sunday of February as it always is. Pretty boring game of 11 minutes of play.


Yep I agree it was pretty boring.  also boring is watching bowling games lol. They used to be the highest paid athletes back in the 60s


I love bowling! But watching it is boring. I wonder why they aren't paid as well all of these years later.


they need to invent some new stuff to put on tv when bowling is on. Like the yellow line that they use for football that espn invented


Who is your favorite AFC team? I can't wait for the superbowl next year when the AFC plays the NFC.


I actually don't follow football that much. I do like the Patriots though, are they in the AFC?


I am not sure. But the Patriots are an amazing team. They will go down in history.


Yep I agree. I love their running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis, he's never fumbled the ball before, he's so amazing


Hi there! Do you watch football? The NFL is made up of 32 teams.


Brett Favre was one of the greatest QB ever do you agree.


Packers QB? For sure. Loved Vikings-Packers rivalry! Heard ESPN recently turned down Favre for NFL broadcasting spot. They lost a lot of football know-how! What do you think?


I didnt hear about that, but I think they they are missing out on a high rating.


Agree. They want to replace Jon Gruden on Monday Night Football. He's back coaching the Raiders. Peyton Manning turned down ESPN, too. Another ratings loss?


Could be, I don't follow them much but it seems like a mistake, Peyton Manning is another hall of famer.


Right. Favre had a 20-yr. career, a SB win, three NFL MVP awards, after all. Who's your fav NFL team?


Mine the Patriots, the one with the biggest comeback on Superbowl history, yours?


I saw that game - against the Falcons, wasn't it?


It was against the Falcons, thought its the best game I have ever watched. So whats your favorite team?


Have to admit that, of the 32 teams, I don't have a favorite. Do like individual players. Admire Tom Brady. Did you know when he was in jv, his team lost every game & didn't even score a TD, yet his coach never put Brady, the back-up QB, into a game! Little did that guy know...


I didnt know that, I wonder why, his coach must had been terrible, do you also like Alex Smith, his another great QB.


Yes, heard he was so smart he entered college as a junior and got bachelor's in just 2 years. When did he join NFL?


I think it was in the year 2005 he was the first pick in the NFL draft.


Must be good, as well as smart. What team does Smith QB now?


I have no idea, I dont really follow him anymore Baker Mayfield is another great QB, he is also a skilled gamer.


Heard the name. College QB. Univ. of Oklahoma?


Yeah that the one, he considered quitting football and perusing a career in gaming


Wow. Thought football - NFL - paid better. But they say engineers lifetime earnings exceeds both NFL and MLB players. Because injuries end careers?


Im guessing its because of that, engineers tend to have longer careers also so yeah, that makes sense.


Did you know the av. NFL game has only 11 minutes of live game play? Guess they know: have embedded chips in players' shoulder pads these days. Do they really need to track every move w/cameras everywhere?


Only 11 minutes really? that's not much at all and that seems a bit invasive, I guess the players get used to that eventually, anyways its been great chatting with you today.


Chip no problem for my fav. player, RB Saquon Barkley of Giants. Makes you want to watch football all day - great young athlete. Catch him on 2018 NFL highlights! Thanks for great chat!


I agree he is a great athlete and player, one of the best RB out there, thanks for the chat bye.


Hello hows it going?  Did you know The nfl has no written rule against female players; women would in fact be allowed if they met the league's eligibility requirements. An average nfl game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay


Yeah, in some ways the NFL treats women well, but in others, it treats them really poorly. The cheerleaders in particular. The saints cheerleaders even have to leave a reseaurant if the players walk in after theyve been eating.


Yeah I read that too pretty sad!  This one is really interesting: Nfl uses tracking chips embedded in players shoulder pads to record a players every move on the field. they are also located inside footballs to track: velocity, rotation, ball speed and location.


Thats pretty crazy. I never watched much football, our school didn't have a team. I'm more familiar with soccer, although they call that football in a lot of other countries.


Right.  The junípero serra high school jv football team recorded a historically bad season in which they failed to win a game or even score a touchdown yet they never attempted to start their backup quarterback. that backup quarterback they refused to start is 4 time super bowl champion tom brady.


That sounds like my life. Just imagine how much money those player make now, in 1960, top bowlers were actually getting paid more.


lol wow bowling must have been really popular back then lol


lol i guess so. Apparently the highest score ever in a football game was Georgia tech vs cumberland, 222-0 in 1916.


Geez thats horrible.  lol Alex smith took so many ap tests in high school that he entered university as a junior. the quarterback received his bachelor's degree in two years, and began working on a master's degree, before becoming the first overall pick in the 2005 nfl draft.


I watched a documentary not too long ago about the neurosurgeon that investigated traumatic brain injuries in NFL players, it was crazy.


It was sad. They make a ridiculous amount of money, but they can only work for a few years. And what can they do afterwards?


Well if they saved their millions of dollars hopefully they can travel the world and relax.


Football, rugby, and soccer are all in the same family of sports. All involving kicking a ball towards a goal.


Former partiots rb benjarvus green-ellis has never fumbled the football in his nfl career.


i read that the circular huddle was adapted by a deaf player so that the opposing team couldnt real him hand signals.


There is only one left handed quarterback in the entire NFL.


That seems odd.  Former partiots rb benjarvus green-ellis has never fumbled the football in his nfl career.


lol one player considered quitting to play halo professionally. NFL/ must not treat them THAT great.


lol right!  its been good chatting with you.


They run too quickly. But I do watch them on TV.  You?


I'm a fan.  Out of the 32 teams in the NFL do you have a favorite team?  I'm a Browns fan myself.


My condolences. I am a recovering Bills fans myself. My biggest cheers are heard during the bye week.


Nice!  I'm not too far from Bills territory.  I live in extreme North East Ohio and when we go to Erie, PA to shop it turns into Bills country.  lol


Wave hello when you get near the border of NY. I'' be wearing a parka. You know, the NFL has no written rules against women in the NFL?  That is what keeps the Bills under the cap..


lol I've been your way quite a few times.  We always stop at that big rest stop on I90 in NY.  I always look forward to seeing the big indian statue as well.  lol


Nice! I have a friend in Med School in Erie... Osteopathic Medicine. That is what Cheerleaders are trained in. Especially the ones in New Orleans that are prohibited to mingle with NFL players over dinner. Mingling is hazardous to ones health.


Isn't that the oddest rule?  I wonder why they came up with it?  Did you know that the average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay?


In BIlls country we would celebrate if there was at least one minute of "Live gameplay"  You know, the average lifetime earnings of an engineer is more than that of a NFL player?  That is why the current HR trend it to give the players the job position of "Football Engineer"


LOL In the 1960's top bowlers made twice as much as top football stars of the day.  I'm sure that's way different now.


Bowlers are making a comeback.  They are seeing more and more concussions these days! Soon they will be putting tracking chips in their bowling balls to plot the velocity, rotation, ball speed, and location... for those that did not watch the first time.


lol That's great!  Do you know what the highest scoring football game ever was?


222-0... That must have been a brutal game!


Talk about a blowout!  Ouch. lol  The University of Iowa painted their visitors locker room completely pink.  Wonder why they did that?


As a calming influence on the players, I am sure the visiting team is always grateful for their considerate behavior!  Like I am so thankful to ESPN for that superimposable yellow line they put on the field,. It calms me down considerably!


lol yes me too.  Especially when the team I'm rooting for crosses that yellow line!


Gives you a burst of endorphins! That's why I am hooked on the game. The whole time the teams are in the huddle I'm saying, "who invented the huddle, and why are they spending so much time in there?  I need my next fix!


lol That was pretty neat that the huddle was created by a deaf QB so the other team wouldn't steal his hand signals.  It's been fun chatting with you!


Same here!  And perhaps soon we will see more than just one left-handed QB. Until then... may all your balls bounce the right way!


Hahaha That's great!  Have a great night!


You a sports fan? I always wanted to be a quarterback! The leader of the offense! Glorious job!


I am not a football fan thoughI usually watch the Super Bowl whichisheld the first Sunday in February.


Oh nice. Yeah cool! It is an exciting single elimination tournament indeed.


And seeing the NFC and AFC compete against each other is neat.


Yeah agreed. I think the NFL 17 wewk regular season should be shortened. It's too long and lots of injuries occur.


I guess Joe Flacco was important for the Ravens and was sitting out injured.


Yeah but it sounds like Lamar Jackson was doing well in his place.


Flacco is a former Super Bowl MVP but hasn't done as well in recent times.


Yeah I think he still has good potential though. I have faith in him as a QB. QB's sometimes don't do so well. Just ask Tom Brady who didn't even start in high school on his JV team!


Wow, interesting! Speaking of quarterbacks, I wonder why there is only one left handed quarterback it the NFL.


Yeah that is a good question...not sure. Did you know the circular huddle was invented so a deaf quarterback could give secret hand signals?


I did not know that. Interesting. So Russel Wilson is a quarterback who used to play for the MLB. They still have him under contract even though he has not played in a regular season game since 2011. He was even traded in 2018 to the Yankees from the Rangers.


Haha wow so odd. Why doesn't he just cancel it? Baker Mayfield was once a very good Halo 3 player and it almost took over his life lol!


I am not sure I really understand the full story. Brad Johnson is another interestig one, only quarterback to have thrown a touchdown pass to himself.


That is a great accomplishment. What team was that for? Alex Smith was a very smart high school student and he was drafted first overall in 2005.


I'm not sure what team. Speaking of high school, the football stadium in Allen, TX is extravagant. It cost $60 million to build.


Holy cow that is expensive. Lot of guacamole. I wonder how big the serra high school stadium is? That is where Tom Brady played.


It seats 18,000! Wonder if they fill that up.


Holy cats. That is really something. I wish that New Orleans Saints allowed their players to interact with players. Such a weird rule. Well it was so lovely talking with you today.


Seems like the NFL is filled with weird rules. Nice talking to you today!


hey how are you do you like NFL quarterbacks


me too I like Kellan Moore have you heard of him?


I have heard of him, Is he a quarterback?


he is and he is the only left handed quarterback, I think it gives him an advantage


Oh, wow. Definitely interesting! I find it funny that pro bowlers used to make twice the pay as football stars!


that is funny, also weird that there are only 2 black quarterbacks that won the superbowl overall


Wow, that is interesting! have you ever heard of Al Michaels?


I have didn't he lose a bunch of weight recently?


I am not sure, but he is well known for his on air gambling references between football teams


oh I didn't know that, well do you like Snoop Dogg at all?


I do like Snoop, didn't he write a fight song for his sons HS football team....


ya  he did, I like his music, did you know the top paid employees of the DOD are three football coaches, seems like a waste of money


Wow, I agree! So something surprising I read is that in a football game...there's actually only 11 minutes of live play...


ya that is surprising, did you hear a football stadium in texas cost 60 mil, and that it was for a highschool?!


Seriously! that's strange! Have you heard of Alex Smith?


I think so, hes like a genius right? kinda like the guy who created the NFL's tracking chips


Yeah, he is smart and was the 1st overall pick in the 05 NFL draft.....good thing he took the football path!


ya I agree! but ya the tracking chips can track the speed and rotation of the ball, kind of crazy! I bet they get some cool stats


I bet they do too! Great invention! Too bad they didn't have that technology back in 1916 when that football game was played where Georgia tech defeated Cumberland 222 to 0!


haha that could have turned the tide! we've come a long way since then though, but still a huge american flag costs $50,000 now that is insane


I don't not like football...I go to college games and I'll watch it when my husband is watching.  Do you like football?


That's good. Yes, I love football. Did you know Iowa painted their opposing team locker room pink?


I have heard that...it's funny!  I guess it was a power play for them?  Do you know that the highest scoring game ever was 222-0?


Wow, that's a very high scoring game. Do you know what teams were in that game?


Yeah, it was Georgia Tech to Cumberland, back in 1916.  That was probably the most boring game to ever watch!


That would have been terrible to be on Cumberland's team. How depressing.


For sure. The 1960's top bowlers made twice as much as the top football stars.


Wow, that's something!  I wonder what those stats are now...football stars probably make 5x what top bowlers make!!


I wonder as well. Green-Ellis who is a running back never fumbled his entire NFL career.


With stats like that I hope he was the highest payed running back!  Did you realize Emmy's could be given to sports channels?


Wow I had no idea. Which sports channel received an Emmy?


ESPN won an Emmy for superimposing the yellow first down line onto the games!


I don't, we only have streaming services.  Do you watch ESPN?


I don't watch it too often. Do you like the NFL?


I don't have a favorite team, but my husband likes the Cowboys.  Did you know that women could play in the NFL?  They'd have to meet the league's eligibility requirements...but they could do it!


I bet they could do it too. I could see them being a kicker or something like that.


Yeah, maybe!  I wonder what the league requirements are?  What I think about every time I watch an NFL game is that there is an average of only 11 minutes of actual gameplay.  I just think about all that time that they're doing other stuff...


I haven't heard of the league requirements. I can't believe it's only 11 minutes of actual gameplay. Well, it was really good chatting with you. Take care!


Yes, I am.  What do you know about Lamar Jackson of the Ravens?


I don't know much, even though Baltimore is not too far.


Well, Jackson is a former Heisman Trophy winning QB from Louisville, who the Ravens traded up to take in the first round of the draft.


Interesting, did he set any records while in school?


He sure did. Only player in FBS history to rush for at least 1500 yds and pass for at least 3500 yds in a season, and he did that twice!


Interesting. Did you know that ESPN won an Emmy for that Yellow first down marker?


Yeah,, where would we be without it! It is almost as important to football these days as the huddle, that oh-so-familiar circling up of players around the QB to hide signal calling.


Did you know that in 60s bowlers made more than football stars?


Where did bowlers go wrong?  Apparently the popularity of football has exceeded bowling. I wonder if some other game will pass by football as the most popular soon? Perhaps gaming? Some pretty high profile college football players have considered not going pro in lieu of starting a career in gaming!


I think it just got old. If I were a college player and could go pro, I would go pro. You are only young once.


Yeah, but football makes you grow old more quickly than other games... If you are on the losing end of a lopsided loss, like the historic 222-0 tarring Georgia Tech gave Cumberland, you can grow old quickly...


That's true, even though there is only 11 minutes of game play. Pretty crazy, huh?


You can beak your neck a thousand times over within that time. And the NFL will have the event recorded via tracking chips in your equipment so that they can tell how quickly the train that hit you was going...


I think they also put chips in the football as well, but I'm not entirely sure what for. Any ideas?


To monitor speed, rotation, velocity, and location. Heck, they even monitor the location of cheerleaders in New Orleans, where they forbid them from dining in the same restaurant as any player. I wonder where they put the chips...In the pom poms?


Interesting. I think a lot of teams have that rule. Did you know that there is no written rule against female players?


Yeah, but there are minimum eligibility requirements that still need to be met, which eliminate most men...so, I wonder what percentage of the women qualify?


I think all they have to do is be good enough to play to be honest.


Yeah, but good enough to play in the National Football League is still a pretty high bar. I hope a lady does break that glass ceiling some day, and I also hope she keeps all of her teeth!


I try to, wish the super bowl would have been better this year, was just boring to me.


yeah well when you think about it the game only lasts 11 minutes


That is so unbelievable to me. Apparently the NFL has had only one left handed quarterback. do you know who it is?


No that's former patriot RB Benjarvus he never fumbled the ball in his career.


Yeah that's him, hard to believe that the nfl never produced another lefty.


yeah exactly there are so many players in there. did you know nfl is using chips on the player's padding?


For what? they are taking technology to far.


i think they record hits and their running to maybe work on better helmets and stuff


Just another way to spend money. Did you know that in the 60's top bowler made more than top nfl players?


that is crazy. good thing they make more now to make a decent living


Speaking of football the Iowa state universities visiting locker rooms are painted pink.


I wonder if there is a reason for that. did you know espn won an emmy?


Espn, yeah didn't it have something to do with first downs?


I think it was because the creation of the virtual superimposed yellow line


Oh yeah that's right made things easier if you were watching from home. 220-0 was the highest scoring game in college football.


what a win and a loss for the other team too


No that was the final score, i believe it was in 1916. do you know the teams?


What a difference. nice chatting with you


The Raiders are having some terrible luck.


Are you interested about football and the NFL?


I'm not too big a fan, but I have decent knowledge around it.


Same I'm not too big of a fan, yet I'm highly interested. Such as, how is it okay to have the name redskins? That's terribly racist. I thought we were "advancing as a species!"


Well of the 32 teams, its only 1 team that has a racist name. Although that still isn't okay, I believe they will change it if asked to.


I sure hope so! So, I heard that the only left handed quarterback in the NFL is Kellan Moore. I wonder why there's so few left handed people in NFL.


Well, there are also no women in the NFL, even though they don't have a rule against it.


Really? That's extremely intriguing! I do know that the New Orleans Saints Cheerleaders are forbidden to eat in a restaurant as any NFL player. If they are already eating and any NFL player comes in, the cheerleaders have to get up and leave!


There are lots of interesting facts that go on behind the scenes, like the fact they use tracking chips on players and the footballs.


Oh yeah! To track velocity, rotation, speed, etc. That's pretty smart of them!


They also tracked the players movements and stuff, maybe that's where they get all the stats from.


Oh yeah. I'm terrible at math so I think it's a good thing they have something like that in place. I'd imagine it would be impossible to track otherwise!


Another weird fact is that in 1960, top bowlers made twice as much as top football stars.


Interesting! I can imagine that's not the case, these days! Former Patriot's Running Back Benjarvus Green-Ellis has never fumbled the football in his entire NFL career!


I wonder how? That sounds good when compared to the fact that people think Alex Smith can't carry the Redskins.


Yeah it's quite a record to hold for Benjarvus! I just found out there is a such thing as Gaelic Football. How neat!


There are a lot of different kinds of football. Rugby, Soccer, Australian football are some of them.


Yeah, it gets a little bit confusing, considering I call soccer, soccer! The highest score ever in a football game was in 1916, when Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland 222-0!


That's very interesting, sounds like Cumberland suffered a huge loss. Anyways, it was nice talking to you!


Yeah! Huge loss! It was very nice talking to you as well! Have a nice day and goodbye!


Hi there how are you? Do you like the National Football League?


Hi! I am not a huge fan, especially with the ways some of the teams treat their cheerleaders. Like the Saints, the cheerleaders are not permitted to eat at the same restaurant as the players, and have to get up and leave if a player comes in.


I don't like that rule. It seems very outdated and stupid personally, I think that the cheerleaders should sue


They probably have some sort of weird NDA. I'm waiting for a woman to be drafted, maybe then things will change.


Yes I think we'll see that in our lifetime. I think that a woman would make a good kicker or something like that


I do too, especially since so many girls play soccer. It's so weird to think that other countries call soccer 'football".


I agree with you. Kind of crazy, the average NFL game only has about 11 minutes of gameplay that seems really low to me


That does seem low. Football is weird though, I still cannot believe ESPN  won an  Emmy for creating those superimposed yellow lines.


No but that is a great invention! Also crazy that the NFL develop those tracking ships that they shoulder pads. Have you heard about those?


I have, some of the high schools are starting to use those. I think it's funny that the U of Iowa's visiting locker room is painted pink. My son would get dressed in the hall.


I think that would actually make me play better personally. Did you know back in the 1960s that football stars made about half what the top Bowlers made


That is insane. Kinda like that highschool coach who refused to put Tom Brady in, even though they hadn't won a game all season, or made a touchdown.


I bet that coaches kicking himself right now. I like the Patriots. I also like the one running back was never fumble the football in his entire career


I bet he is too. I'm thankful for the coach who wouldn't let Baker Mayfield quit, to become a pro gamer. That's crazy too.


Haha yeah he made the right decision. I was also really good at Halo 3 haha. I would have liked to play him


I'm okay on that, I'm a Fallout fan. I thought all NFL players were millionaires. It's weird that an engineer earns more than they do.


Oh I like Fallout a lot too. That is crazy with the pay as well. Do you know how the football huddle was started?


Yes he was deaf. He use the Huddle to cover up his hand sign so that the other team couldn't see it


That was smart of him. I finally saw Colin Kaepernick's Nike ad. It was interesting.


I have not seen that. I wish I could have seen the highest scoring football game ever. I guess that it was 222 to 0 haha


Not really. I watch it because my kids do. I was not impressed that ESPN won an emmy for those superimposed lines.


Oh really, I know my family loves football and goes to the games. I didn't realize there is only 11 minutes of live game play. But it makes sense.


I think its hilarious that the top bowlers in the 60's made more than football players.


I know, right!  Thinking the visiting teams don't like the pink locker rooms at the University of Iowa.


That is just dumb, lol. Is it true that the highest score ever was 222-0? Makes you wonder why the coaches didn't stop the game.


I was thinking the same. Why sit there that long never getting ahead. But that was 1916.


Yeah, They need to change that rule that the cheerleaders have to leave the restaurant if a NFL player comes in.


I agree. Baker Mayfield almost didn't become a Brown's player. He wanted to become a competitive player.


Really, They must feel there's too much togetherness in the same restaurant. lol


I think it's archaic and insulting. Especially since they have to get up and leave, even if they haven't finished their meal.


Omg! yes....At least have a plan before you got to the restaurant to prevent it.


Alex Smith entered college as a Junior. That's awesome he was able to take so many AP tests in high school.


Agree, he's smart too! Didn't know a deaf quarterback created the circular huddle. Those hand signals.


That is interesting. What do you think of the tracking chips in the balls? Seriously, those should have been used on "deflate gate".


You're right! and the shoulder pads. Great for tracking. I thought there was more than just one left handed quarterback.


I wouldn't know. I only follow Baker Mayfield, as I too am good at Halo 3


lol, really! Yeah, understand that! Have a nice night! Good chat!!


Hey, I like and pay some attention. How about you? Do you watch NFL?


yeah from time to time mainly superbowl. i mean it is only 11 minutes of actual game


It's very surprising about 11 minutes. Have you ever been on stadium?


No I just watch it from the tv. how about you?


I also just watch. Did you know that the NFL has no any written restrictions against female players, but they have to meet some requirements. I'm wondering what kind of requirements it could be


I tihink as long as they can pass the test like male players do they can play. I am not sure though


I also know that NFL player makes less that an engineer if we check lifelong time. It's something I also didn't know.


Yeah you think they get paid a lot but they do not really


It's just surprising, because there lot of money in this industry. Really really a lot


yeah . did you know about that rule of cheerleaders for the saints not being able to eat in the same restaurant as the players?


It sounds really weird. What if they already here with friends, family, etc? Just stupid rule. It doesn't make sense for me.


me either so strange. did you know university of iowa locker room is pink?


No, I didn't know. I didn't know that the highest score in history of football was 222-0, but long time ago. Did you know that?


No that must have been a really terrible loss. who was playing?


Georgia Tech against Cumberland. Georgia won


wow good for them what a win. do you have a favorite player position in the nfl?


Not really. I guess every position has some interesting aspects. But I know a lot of people like quarterback


yeah that is for sure. do you know alex smith?


Yes, I know something, but not a lot. Do you know something interesting about him?


he graduated in two years from college. it was nice chatting with you


Hello!  Are you getting as excited for the NFL playoffs as I am?


Good evening, I can not believe that the Bengal line backer has not been suspended for the late hit on Antonio Brown during the Pitsburgh's win Sunday!


Strange that the Super Bowl is now over and the Burfict issue comes out again.  He played college ball out here and was just as volatile as he is now - probably will get kicked out of the league soon.


Yeah, I agree it is too bad that the Burfit issue is arising again. It was a little childish of him to lie and accuse Smith Schuster of spitting on them


He's a menace and a liability for the NFL who are trying the move away from the dirty players and appeal more to Mom's who don't want their kids to play because it's too violent


Yeah I agree, it is too bad that it is appealing more to mom's who do not want their children to play football due to the violent nature of the sport that is promoted on social media. It is interesting to note that there has been discussion about how the NFL should possible consider increasing rules about hitting players that are not quarterbacks.


Yeah, they're stuck in a tight spot and if you make the game safer and less violent, they may lose fans.  But if you don't have kids playing football anymore, they wont grow up to be NFL players - their talent pool dries up!


I agree, we need kids to playing football and they need good role modles to teach them how good sportsmanship! I would also love to see more females players on the football team because technicallywomen are allowed to play on the team as long as they meet the league's eligibility requirements.


Interesting point about women, I didn't think about that angle.  I know some women have been college kickers and had aspirations to play professionally


Yeah, I think it is really too bad that they are not considering female athletes who are just as capable as men in the sport. Young female youth need more female athletes as their role models that they can aspire to be like.


Totally agree, I have two daughters and love the role models they have in Soccer and Basketball now.  It would blow their minds to see a woman on the football field.  I think it's great that they have female refs/officials in the NFL & NBA


I agree, having female refs/officials in NFL & NBA is a great start, but I definitely would love to see more athletes. Another interesting fact is that the Iowa's locker room for visiting football teams is painted pink.


What?  That's pretty sexist and demeaning  regardless the sport.  I would think that will be repainted soon in today's climate - I don't like it!


Really? I kind of disagree, because I think it is a smart strategy that they use in order to give themselves an advantage during the game. Therefore, from a game point perspective painting your opposing team's locker room pink is a great move!


Interesting point - any advantage a home team can get over their opponent.  I was thinking it may be antiquated in today's PC climate.


That is a very good point, it would really be interesting to see data about how the opposing team is impacted. For example, maybe they could analyze the tracking chips found on the shoulder pads to record a player's every move on the field.


Ii would think there would need to be a psychological measurement of the affect of the pink walls.  I've heard about the chips in the padding and I wonder why they don't put chips in the ball to indicate if a ball breaks the plain of the endzone or sideline?


Apparently they do use the tracking devices inside footballs to track the ball's velocity, rotation, ball speed and location. I guess they do not advertise that as much during official games though.


Fascinating how technologically advanced the game is in some aspects, but antiquated in officiating where they missed 3 penalties on one play in that Saints-Rams game!


Yeah I can't believe that they missed that even though the technology has become so advanced. You would expect them to track all this data especially when there is only 11 minutes of live gameplay.


That stat has always baffled me - 11 min of action.  So much downtime and wasted time!


I agree, that would explain why the Superbowl commercials are so popular. It is because most of the game is just watching advertisements, with only 11 minutes of real live action.


Super bowl commercials were so-so this year.  The Burger King / Andy Warhol one was the most memorable one for the wrong reasons!


I did not watch the super bowl commercials this year, but heard that they were very boring. A lot of my friends told me it sucked this year and was a waste of time to watch


Overall your friends are correct.  I wasn't a fan of either team and watched it with friends, beers, food, good times - terrible game!


That's disappointing to hear, hopefully next year it will be a better game!


Maybe - but I wouldn't be surprised if it was the Patriots again... winning... boring as it might be


Yeah, they are a tough team to beat. Maybe one player will decide to quit like Baker Mayfield did in order to pursue a full-time competitive career in gaming. That may give he other teams a chance to make it to the super bowl!


I had no idea that Mayfield wanted to quit football and be a pro gamer - where would the Browns be without him!?!?!


I agree, in fact Mayfield even boasts that he can beat anyone at the game of Halo 3 if they played against him in 1 on 1 game


That's crazy, even though I have not idea about Halo 3, he's a pretty good QB


Yeah, I agree, he has been a great quarterback since he was at the university of Oklahoma.


He's great.  Hey, it's been awesome chatting with you!


Yeah, he is, I would also love to see more left anded quarterbacks. I fins it fascinating that Kellan Moore is the only one on the NFL who is left handed


I'm not sure I know who Kellan Moore plays for!?!?!


hi how are you? i sometimes watch the NFL. You?


Yes I usually watch every Sunday although I didn't watch all 17 regular season games this year.


I didnt get a chance to watch this year. i heard the game was a bit slow.


Yes it was. The Super Bowl that is. Did you know there's only actually 11 minutes of life gameplay?


i heard that. it seems too little for so much money. i guess there is alot of time for commercials.


Yes I very much dislike commercials. Did you know the NFL has no written rule against female players?


I cant imagine a woman playing in a game with such big guys. seems dangerous.


Yes it seems very dangerous. Cheerleading isn't dangerous though. Although the New Orleans Saints cheerleaders can't eat in the same restaurant as any NFL player.


that rules is outdated and sexist. it must be from long ago.


Yes it really is. It needs to be changed! The average lifetime earnings of engineer is higher than the average lifetime earnings of an NFL player.


I would feel more comfortable if women had careers with  less physical risk, like engineering. Less chance for concussions as well.


Yes absolutely. It is a tough game. I'm glad they get paid so much but in the past professional bowlers made twice as much!


That was a golden age for bowling. that will never return. i guess i was born late LOL


You a big bowler? I think it's a fun sport. Former NFL running back Green-Ellis never once fumbled the football! I wonder if he is good at bowling?


He probably would have trouble letting go of the ball! LOL


Ha ha yes good point. You know that circular huddle? That was started by a deaf quarterback.


a deaf quarterback? why would he need a circular huddle?


Good question. So the other team cannot read his hand signals. It was really lovely chatting with you today.


That makes sense. I guess he would need to do that. I enjoyed chatting too.


Yes I do, I follow the NFL closely what about you?


from time to time. did you ewatch the superbowl?


I did watched the Superbowl my favorite team was playing, did you watch it? did anything special for the game?


we had a party so that was enjoyable. did you know women can play?


They can play? thats new for me, you know players have chips in their shoulders!


yeah that is so cool, can collect lots of statistics


I agree, it is cool, cool how tech can be implemented to a game, footballs also have tracking chips and you can learn all kinds of interesting stats out of them.


yeah. did you know engineers earn more than football players


I didnt, football players earn a lot of money so thats hard to believe I guess engineers also make a lot of money


yeah they do and I find that really fair actually


I think its fair as well afterall engineers study for a long time, its fair like ESPN winning an emmy for the yellow line that represents first down on football


yeah I guess. do you know the highest score of a football game?


I dont, whats the highest score in a football game?


222-0, that was a crazy win and loss for the other team


Wow, that is a ridiculous win 222-0, what team was bad enough to lose by that score?


georgia tech beat the cumberlands, what a win


I agree, did Cumberland retire from football after that defeat? I know I would lol


I see, well did you ever watched Benjarvus Green Ellis play?


no but i know he never fumbled a football. nice chat


I do. Some call it the National Football League. I call it the Never Football League, since they only actually play a few minutes in each game.


I know only 11 minutes of play time yet we are glued to the tv for so long watching those 11 minutes


Over 17 weeks, that means one team only plays 189 minutes per year. And if you are a punter, maybe 3 minutes?


something like that. did you know women can actually play if they want


Like any sane woman would want that?  You know they televise the players age and weight every week?


I think it is more about the violence in the sport. It is a dangerous sport really


Yes it is. They put tracking chips in the helmets so that they can tell the spouses the precise velocity of the helmet that caused the concussion.


yeah the technology even for sports has come a really long way now


Yeah, they monitor the speed of the football, the location of every player, and whether cheerleaders are in the same retaurant as the players...a no-no if you are a Saint!


I find that really strange and they even have to leave mid-meal if the players walk in


I hope they at least get a doggie bag!  Bowlers don't have to put up with such rules! You know, back in the day, bowlers made more money than NFL players, but that was years ago...


yeah that is interesting too. speaking of football, espn won an emmy for the creation of the superimposed yellow line


A virtual line. That means they got an Emmy for nothing. The players do all the work and they get recognized for imaginary lines.


I know right? do you have a favorite player position in nfl?


Depends on the team. 32 teams and they all play the game a little diferent. On a running-centric team, I admire the tailback and fullback positions, as well as the offensive linemen. On a throwing team, the QB is often the most admired. How about you?


yeah i am going to go witht he quarterback too. did you know brady was never put in the game in high school


Wow. Epic fail for that coach. You know, Brady's fellow teammate, Ellis-Green, never fumbled the ball even once during his entire career as a running back with the Patriots?  That is admirable!


Smart dude! He had earned so many AP credits in HS that the college took him as a Junior. Now he uses his brain in the huddle as QB in the NFL...


Good for him talent and brains. nice chatting with you


hey there, yes I do I like Kellan Moore espeically


I hear he is the only left handed QB in the NFL.


yup thats true, I think it give him an advantage, do you know the history of the circular huddle?


it was a deaf quarterback, he'd use it to cover up his signing from teh opposite team


Interesting, so they had to hide the hand signals?


yup exactly, did you hear that Baker Mayfield was almost a professinoal gamer instead of a quarterback?


No, I wonder how much he would have made? It can pay fairly well.


ya I agree, did you know how popular bowling was in the 60's?


It was so popular that bowlers made more than football players.


yup twice as much, do you like the patriots? they have a player who has never fumbled


I'm not a fan, I don't hate them, but they aren't my team.


what do you think about the highest scoring football game of all time? the score was 222-0 thats crazy


I can't believe it, given that the average game only has 11 minutes of gameplay.


thats true, that seems so low though, kind of like the lifetime earnings of an nfl player compared to an engineer


I'm not surprised, engineers can make a lot and bad football players make very little.


that is true, what do you think of the strange rules with the Saints cheerleaders and players?


I think that rule, while strange is pretty common, they have it for my home team too.


Well, hello there! How's it going? Ready to chat? Do you like that there football?


Hi there, yes I do like football. Did you know women can play in NFL too?


I've heard as much. But will the day ever come?


I am not sure actually, we will have to see. I mean all they have to do is play for 11 minutes


11 minutes of action. Years of training. Maybe women could be kickers or something. Maybe men could be cheerleaders too.


Yeah why not. Did you know engineers actually earn more over the lifetime than football players?


Engineers are in demand! Women should become engineers, not football players! Fewer concussions.


Yeah and better pay it seems. I guess it makes sense since the career of a football player is shorter too


The career is short and dangerous. Hard to be an engineer when your brain is broke. What do you think of U of Iowa's little trick?


Hm curious about it. I know pink can be distracting so I wonder if that was the reason


Pink was meant to calm them down, turn them in pacifists! It didn't work as far as I can see. they didn't win no Emmy for a pink locker room.


True. What do you think about ESPN winning an Emmy though for the superimposed yellow line?


That is the highlight of ESPN's career. They will never exceed that achievement. In fact, TV will never get better than that. A yellow line! Imagine!


I know. I find it kind of strange but as well, good for them. DO you know who Benjarvus Green-Ellis is?


Yeah he played for the Patriots and is the only guy to have never fumbled the ball in his career


I hope that he got a bonus for such outstanding play! Must have been tough. Everybody probably tried to get him to fumble.


Yeah, that is true. Did you know bowlers used to make more than football players?


Bowlers have the ideal athletic build, that's why. Beer and pizzas and big shiny ones. That's all you needed back in the 1960s.


I guess that explains it. Do you know what the highest score in football history is?


It was pretty high for sure, 222-0, that is insane. Nice chat


I have never been fond of sports in general. Are you referring to gridiron foot ball, like we have in


Yes, I am. I'm not such a fan of football either. Football has gained so much popularity in the last few decades. In the 60s, topbowlers made twice as much as the top football stars.


A current NFL player makes less in a lifetime than an engineer, But an NFL player probably works alot less years.


That's true. The football players have to learn to manage their money well for the rest of their lives. I assume that's difficult for many.


that is probably true for most sports, The engineer makes more than a MLB in their liftimes.


Following everything that goes on on the field in football is hard for me when I watch. Sometimes I wonder how scoring can be objective. It's interesting to know that players and footballs have tracking chips.


Having the yellow line for the first down makes it easier to watch.


Yes, you're right about that. It's interesting that ESPN won an emmy for creating that!


The technology makes it more fun and easier to follow.  I wonder what they use the the chips in foot balls and shoulderpads to do.


The shoulder pad chips record the players every move and the footballs have tracking for velocity, ball speed, rotation and location. Technology is neat!


they spend lots of effort to track stuff in the 11 minute or so of live game play.


Right, it is crazy how little game play there actually is. Maybe that's part of the reason I do not like football.


The quarterback touches the football for most offensive plays, but that doesn't mean the other players have much contact with the ball in the 11 minutes.


There is a lot of pressure on being a quarterback. I guess that's why they are paid more.


It was a deaf quarterback who invented the circular huddle, so the other team couldnt read his signals.


That's interesting to know and cool that they continue to use this method.


Most quarterbacks are right handed, there is only one leftie currently in the NFL.


Interesting. I wonder why that is. Do you think that pep talks help lead into victory? Swearinger of the Redskins certainly does. His teammates say he is a fire starter and a maniac but it seems to help them win.


Usuaal calling a person "Crazy" and a "Fire starter" are not compliments but his teammate used those phrases as a compliment.


Right. It's fun to see how passionate some NFL players are about their game.


Some what but i don't get to watch it anymore like i use to.


I hear that.  Out of the 32 teams do you have a favorite?  I'm a Steelers fan.


I was Green bay when i watched. They have 16 weeks of game play and each team gets a week off.


Nice.  I like how Green Bay is owned by the community.  The NFL has no written rule against female players.  Maybe one day we'll see one on the field.  Maybe as a kicker?


That's possible although im surprised we haven't already. Personally i think they should have their own league like the wnba.


They did at one time.  I used to watch it a few years ago but it seemed like it was more for show.  They wore shoulder pads but at the same time they were wearing shorts to show off their legs.  Can't remember the league name.  Did you know that there is only 11 minutes of actual live gameplay in an average NFL game?


I did know that and it is hard to believe. The tracking chips are also in the footballs as well as the shoulder pads.


Seems like they are getting way too deep analyzing the game.  Did you know that ESPN won an emmy for creating the superimposed yellow first down line?


I did and that line brought me great joy, lol. The super bowl is usually played the first week of February.


Yes. I look forward to the Super bowl every year.  Do you know what the highest scoring football game ever was?


It was a college game in 1916.  Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0.  Talk about a blowout.


Wow, i would have not wanted to be on that bus ride home and sure it was the longest ride ever. You know that the Iowa universities visiting locker room is painted pink?


lol yes. They must have did that to try to mess with the opponants.  How about Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis?  He has never fumbled the ball once during his career!


Now that is an achievement! Do you know if he is in the hall of fame for that?


I don't know.  Curious to find out though.  There is only one left handed QB in the NFL and that is Kellan Moore.  I'm not familiar with him.


Me either. did you know at one point bowlers made twice as much as top nfl players?


I didn't.  I wonder what the pay difference is now?  Did you know that the circular huddle was created by Paul Hubbard who was deaf so the other team could not read his hand signals?


Oh ok that makes sense. It was in the 60's that top bowler made twice as much. I doubt that they make any where as much as them now.


I bet they are nowhere close. lol  Baker Mayfield almost quit football to pursue a full time career in competitive video game playing.  That would have been crazy.  It was nice chatting with you.


Yea but I don't know if Alex Smith is a better qb than Kirk Cousins like coach Gruden said


hmmm I'm not sure,  I dont know kirk cousins.


He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, Cousins didn't really have a good season


Oh I see.  I hear alex smith took so many ap tests in high school he entered a university as a jounior.


Yea Alex Smith is really smart, before he was drafted he started a master's degree


Tom Brady is a pretty smart qb too, it's a shame he never got to start for his JV high school team


yeah their loss,  they might have won that season lol


Or at least score a touchdown, hopefully Jinipero Serra High fired that coach


Apparently,  there is only one left handed qb in the nfl


Yea, Kellan Moore, I actually saw him on one of the football show on espn not too long ago


I really don't know if Kellan Moore still plays, I think he's just espn's only left handed football analyst


Thats cool. Did you know in the 60's top bowlers made almost twice as much as football players?


Nope, I knew in the 60s football players weren't paid much but I didn't know bowlers made more


Kinda crazy,  considering football players pretty much risk their health every game.


Yea and an nfl game only averages 11 minutes of live gameplay, Boxers go longer than that


Yeah 11 min over a span of 3 hours, thats really long.


Yea, I wonder if they will ever have females player in the NFL since there are no rules against it


That would be something.  I guess if she is qualified I say let her play.  Its been great chatting,  I learned a lot.


Oh yeah, I am a huge fan! I am a Packers fan so Aaron Rogers is my quarterback.


Nice. Quarterbacks seem to tend to have a higher IQ than a lot of other positions, which makes sense since they are in a leadership role for the offensive team.


Yeah, that is a good point. They have to learn all of the plays for the entire team. The QB is the one guy who knows everything going on or at least is suppose to know it all.


Totally. They're responsible for calling the whole play in the huddle.


Yes, they have a lot of pressure. Ya know the NFL doesn't have a rule against female players.


Yeah, I love that. Though it's a pretty sexist industry, given the rule the Saints have with the cheerleaders.


Yeah, they can not be together or seen together. For instance if the players are somewhere that the cheerleaders are at then the cheerleaders must leave the location.


That's offensive. It sounds like women are better off becoming engineers, as they make more money over a lifetime than a professional football player.


Wow, yeah the money part of the game is wild. I know that Alex Smith is one of the great QB's who is really smart and makes a lot of money.


Does he? I would think since he got all the way to his master's degree before entering the draft, he would've lost out on some money. Ya know, if he had just entered after high school.


Yeah, that is a really good point. I agree with you. He was the overall 2005 draft pick. Baker Mayfield was the overall pick from OU last year. We love the college OU team, too.


Can you believe Mayfield once considered quitting altogether to pursue a gaming career?


What? That is crazy. I can't even imagine what his parents would have said to him. I guess college kids all like gaming.


Right? Yeah, he says he can beat anyone at his college in Halo 3. Not sure how you can make much of a career with that!


Yea, I agree with that statement! lol. The University of Iowa painted its visitors locker room pink, another type of game, I guess.


Just another example of the sexism in collegiate and professional football, I guess. Can you believe bowlers in the 1960s made twice as much money as top football stars did?


That is a shame for sure. Not fair at all. Salary was not fair for the toll it took on the players bodies. I don't think bowling was too hard on the bowlers in  comparison.


I'm not sure. It would be an interesting study. I know tennis players have a lot of wear and tear in their bodies from the repetitive motion... I wonder what happened to bowlers bodies over the course of 15-20 years swinging a 10 pound bowl back-and-forth.


Hmmm, good point. The NFl has put chips into the gear in order to track things like impact and force of the hits taken. So progress is being made.


I do was a little disappointed with the superbowl though.


Well i was rooting for the rams but i would have liked to have seen a better game.


That makes sense. Who is your favorite team?


well if i had to pick between the redskins or bucks i would probably go with the skins. You?


I am from Chicago so I love the bears. Do you watch football a lot?


I never get the chance to as i am always busy. I heard that the only left handed quarterback is Kellan Moore.


That is true, although I find it hard to believe. So if not sports, what do you do in your spare time?


Don't really have any at the moment. Did you know that there is a former patriot that has never fumbled the ball.


That's crazy. Or that the University of Iowa's visitor's locker room is painted pink.


I guess that's a psychological thing. every bit helps i guess.


GA tech beat cumberland 222-0. I wonder if they have a pink locker room?


Wow that game was bake in 1916 right? ESPN won an award for the superimposed yellow line representing the first down.


Seems like a low bar to win an emmy. NFL games only have 11 minutes of action.


Now that was hard to believe. almost as hard as the fact that bowler in the 60's made more than NFL players.


yeah. Or that the NFL uses chips to track player movement.


I think that's taking it way to far. kind of like new Orleans cheerleaders having to leave a restaurant if a player comes in.


Is it true Kellan Moore is the only left handed quarterback in the NFL?


I think so! I always get him mixed up with Kellylanne Conway when I hear the name, though. Do you think NFL is watched over there at the White House?


Oh Jeez! Probably!  I guess the Cowboys are one happy NFL team now after the Amari Cooper trade. Have you heard about it?


I have not heard of that I've been Netflix binging lately. I had no idea alex smith was such an educated guy.


Well, it's not really big news. I guess the Cowboys are happy because the Redskins were leading but then they overtook them. I wonder if it was an epic football game?


It would be nice to see the cowboys win a championship again. I like the history behind the huddle being to help a deaf quarterback.


Yes, I remember learning about how the huddle started in school! Very smart!  I was reading that the Cowboys have so much confidence lately in the NFL that they think their defense is unstoppable.


Those are some big words thinking they are unstoppable. Can you ever imagine a game score reaching anywhere near 222-0 like the georgia tech v cumberland?


I can't imagine! The losing team must have been very embarrassed. I don't think I've ever seen an NFL or any other sports game at all with a score even close to that. Have you?


No that would be ridiculous. Everyone in management would have to be replaced.


I think one of the most famous NFL quarterbacks is Tom Brady? I remember something about a football family comprised of a Dad and two sons that's super famous, too. I think it's the Mannings.


oh yes the manning another great football name. those guys were awesome. I think one of the brothers still plays.


I remember now, one of the brothers is Eli short for Elisha Manning. Unique name. I think quite a few football players have unique names such as Jake Butt of the Broncos.


Yeah at least those were their given names and not something like Chad Ocho Cinco because of his number.


That's true! I think Amari Cooper has had many injuries in his NFL career. I'm surprised the Cowboys are so happy about that wide receiver; the risk of re injury seems high in football games.


Yeah the sport has sped up a lot and coming back from an injury always puts you at a higher risk of it happening again.


I think Cooper came from the Raiders to the Cowboys?


Yes I think thats how it worked out. So is there really chips inside players shoulder pads?


I think so! The NFL even has those chips in the actual footballs. I wish I could have thought of that idea! Who knows how advanced football with be in a few decades, right?


No joke. Can you imagine if helmets were still just made of leather. Collissions could become lethal.


That would be terribly dangerous! I think I've heard the NFL doing education courses as to how to still make contact but avoid injury. Strategic, almost like martial arts. Hope they teach young football players, too!


Hello, How are you today, do you have time to chat for a bit?


Hello there, I do like football, did you watch the Super Bowl recently?


I did actually. What I did not know was that there were only 11 minutes of game play


Yeah thats about the average actual gameplay during a regular game.  There are lots of stops and reviews and all.


yeah and all the ads. Did you know women can play?


Yeah I think that would be so cool if a female player made a pro roster in the near future.


Yeah I hope that we see that at some point in the future, would make the game more fun


It would, and it would give young girls something to motivate them to achieve all sorts of goals.


That is very true. Did you hear about that rule that applies to New Orleans cheerleaders?


Yeah I read about that, it seems a bit silly and outdated if you ask me.


I think it is really messed up and not sure how it is still around


Yeah I agree, did you know about the average lifetime earnings?


Yeah they make less then engineers, but then again their career is shorter


That is what I figure it is, that the average career of a pro sports player is so much shorter.


Yeah. Did you know now they are using chips to track the players in the field?


Yeah I read about that, I think it helps them develop better safety features as well.


Yes that makes sense. How about the radio, do you listen to it?


Yeah I do, I found a good local station that I really like.  How about yourself?


Yes me too. If you listen on the am, you might catch Jupiter's storms


Yeah isn't that so cool!  Very interesting.


Yeah for sure. Nice chatting with you :)


did you know that Jupiter's storms are so strong that you cna pick them up on your AM radio!


Hello there, no that is so cool though!  Are you a big fan of astronomy?


I know a little bit about it, what aobut you?


Yeah I like it quite a bit, I'm a fan of the radio as well, I really enjoy my local stations.


ya did you know that you can make a radio out of a pencil and razorblade? I guess they did that in wwii


That is such a cool fact.  Another interesting thing about the radio is that in Canada, 40% of the music played over the radio has to be Canadian.


that is interesting, I don't know how good that sounds though, only a few Canadian bands that I know and I can't say I like them that much haha


Yeah thats what I thought too, I bet a lot of people don't think thats a very good law lol.


haha but it does sound better than the Finnish radio station that does a weekly news program completely in Latin, that sounds worse haha


Holy cow that sounds awful.  Did you know there is a website where you can listen to old radio dramas for free?


no I didn't know that, I would check that out I bet there's some gems on there, are you watching the superbowl later?


Yeah I think that is so cool.  Yeah I'm going to be watching who do you think will win?


well I hope the patriots win personally, what is shocking is that the average game only has about 11 mins of live gameplay haha


I think they will win as well.  And that is so crazy to think about.  I do know you notice it much more when attending live games.


ya I haven't been to a live game in years, and I didn't know that women could technically play for the nfl which would be interesting


I think that would be so cool if we did get a female player in the league.  I think that would be awesome for young girls around the world that are interested in sports.


ya I think it would add a new dimension, I hope the game later doesn't have a blowout score like the highest score in any football game ever, 222-0 haha


Holy crap, I think I read about that before, wasn't it a college game?  They would have to score a touchdown on every play basically lol.


haha ya when the score got to be 100-0 I think I would just leave, cumberland must have felt horrible after that loss haha


Yeah, I wonder what the halftime talk by the coach was lol.


haha ya like, all right guys we have no chance just go to sleep now haha


I watched parts of the last superbowl. I have a passing knowledge and passing interest in football so I am on and off


Nice. did you know university of iowa has oainted the visitor locker room pink


I have no idea, maybe discourage them in some way


Indeed, perhaps it is a mental thing to catch them off guard. So are you familiar with the nfl?


yeah with some of it. i know football players used to make less than bowlers back in the day


I couldn't believe that the average nfl game is only 11 minutes


I know yet we are glue to the tv for hours on end


I admit a lot and I mean a lot of action goes on in those few minutes. I mean the nfl is even putting chips in the ball and shoulder pads to get better data


yeah that must come  in handy. espn won an award , an emmy


I admit their yellow line which they got an emmy for definitely made the game much more digestible for the audience


seems that way. do you know what the highest score in history is?


I'm not sure but it must have been at least a difference of 150


it was 222-0, georgia tech beat the cumberlands


I wonder if georgia tech was just that good, cumberlands was that bad, or perhaps a bit of both


That does sound most plausible. Georgia tech must have had talents like tom brady or green ellis


Not sure who played in their team but must have been boring to watch too


True. Perhaps surprising until 50 pts, entertaining until 100 pts, and dull until 222 points


Good evening.  Are you a football fan?  Did you know there is actually a new league starting tonight?


No, I did not know that.  I don't watch a lot of football, but I do know some intereesting bits of trivia about it.  Honestly, playing the game was more my brother's gig.  He got a football scholarship in college.  Did you know for instance, the highest score ever in a football game was 222-0?  Can you imagine been beat THAT badly?  Yikes!


I can't even imagine a score like that!  If you (or your brother) are curious, it's called the Alliance of American Football and it's actually connected to the NFL now.


I did hear they were also trying to revive the XFL, that's the football league run by the WWE wrestling organization.  Never caught it the first time around, so I can't say if bringing it back is a good idea or not...


I think that is scheduled for 2020 so the spring will be interesting.  Did you happen to catch the Super Bowl?  It seems like it's one of the rare single-elimination finales in our US sports.


No I didn't see it, heard it wasn't the greatest though.  They even griped about the group performing at Half Time (Maroon 5) although I understand they had a hard time even gettting anyone to perform.  Wonder if the commercials were any good this year though...


It was a defensive struggle, Maroon 5 was really just Adam Levine showing off, and the commercials were rather bland.  It's crazy to think that in terms of actual gameplay, the halftime show was longer as an average NFL game just has about 11 minutes of live action.


11 minutes?  It's hard to believe there's so little actual action in a game!  Wonder if any of the teams played any tricks on each other, like how University of Iowa has their visiting team's locker room painted pink!  Hehe...


Being from Nebraska I know all about Iowa's ploy to gain any psychological advantage!


Yeah, it's kind of interesting... they've done studies and found color's really do effect people psychologically.  REad about an experiment where they painted a weight room pink and they found the lifters couldn't lift as much as they normally could.  Crazy, huh?


Yep!  Another crazy thing to me is that bowlers used to make more than football players!


Oh yeah, that was back when bowling was a HUGE thing  They'd even have celebrity bowling TV shows and stuff.  Seems grossly unfair though, given how injury prone football players are.


Absolutely.  Especially when you factor in that despite all football players seem to make, an engineer makes more over a lifetime.


Neat little facto.. there's actually NO rule against women being football players in the NFL.  If they met the league's eligibility requirements, they could sign right up.  Not sure if that'll happen though...


It does seem like a stretch due to the physical differences.  It is interesting that apparently a woman can play for the NFL, but a Saints cheerleader has to leave a restaurant if a Saints player comes in.


Oh, wow, guess they're serious about the two not fraternizing.


They must be!  I wonder which group it protects?  They definitely invest in their players.  Did you know they have made chips to track about every movement on the field a player makes?


Yeah, I heard about that... they've got a chip in the ball as well... probably makes it easier to go statistics and whatnot.  Especially since it can keep track of velocity, rotation and speed.


Amazing how far it's come.  I bet there was a time just getting a radio broadcast of the game was huge!


I remember back when all they had was Madden using the white "chalk" lines and now they've got all these cool graphics and stuff to help everyone keep track of what's going on... it's pretty amazing.


Thanks for the chat!  It's time for some football!


I did not know that Jupiter had radio systems. Now, I know that Earth is not the only planet with radios.


I didn't know that Jupiter had radio system either. Do you think that life on Jupiter?


Well, I am imagining it right now, but on Jupiter it would be dark cuz the sun is so far away.


Yes, that's what I learn I wonder for years did man actually visit these planets. If they did man may had place items on these planets.


Well, maybe NASA had a certain technique and system to bring astronauts to space.


Yes i pretty sure they do. Have you ever heard of sun's music? I have any idea what is sun's music.


I bet that is a lot of money for NASA to use in making machines and satellites over there. No I have not.


That's true, I wonder why DC resident called the NFL Eagles the America's team.


That is interesting. I don't recall. I think they won the Super Bowl last year against the Patriots.


What did you think about Sunday's Super Bowl games? do you think the entire game was exciting?


I think it was excited when they were tied 3-3. Once I saw 4th quarter, I already knew it was a win for the Patriots. I like the Halftime show.


Yes, I like the halftime show and commercials. I agree I knew who will win also Rams is a rather young team.


I am so happy that Adam Levine had some special guests. Rams can win another year. They should feel lucky to actually be in the Super Bowl.


Yes they should, but they came from such a long ways to lose against a team that already won five Super Bowl championships.


This gives them more time to practice and develop strength and ability. It's never too late. When was the last time they won a Super Bowl game?


I am not sure the exact year, but I think the Rams lost also. They play several games against New England and lost.


Wow, against the Patriots. Once the rams know the patriots are against them, they either know that they will lose or they will have a chance to win.


True, what team is your favorite team, or you don't have a favorite team? Pittsburgh is my favorite team.


I think I mentioned earlier that the 49ers are my favorite team.


No, according to my knowledge this is the first time that question by me. I like them.


Love it and sad it is over for the year. It seems like the season goes so fast. You know the season is only 17 weeks with one bye week. Not enough football for me.


Right! I love Football but rarely get to follow it. I sometimes listen to the games on the radio lol...always busy....


Did you know that Jupiter has radio storms so strong that they can be picked up and heard by an am radio.  I wonder what that sounds like!


Really? I really need to try and tune in so I can hear that, an A.M radio station huh? I will check it out! There is a website that plays old classic radio dramas for free.


I love some talk radio so that channel may be fun to listen to! In Canada the music on their radios have to be at least 40% must be canadian.


Wow, I bet so the canadians can get good radio air time. I get that. I was listening to a talk radio show and they were saying an NFL game on average only has a mere 11 minutes of actual live play....that's crazy!


I know...you think that football players get paid the big bucks but I heard in the long run you are better off being an engineer.  They tend to have higher than average lifetime earnings of both a NFL and MLB player!


No way! I never would have thought that at all....very interesting. I like the fact that the NFL has no written rules against women playing football, as long as they meet their requirements.


Better than being a cheerleader...the New Orleans Saints cheerleaders are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant as any nfl player and they even have to leave if one comes in to eat. Talk about double standards!


That is just wrong, I wonder if that is true to this day or something of the past....just like the locker room being painted all pink in the University of Iowa's locker room for the visiting team lol


That is sure to annoy the visiting team! Did you know that in the 60s top bowlers made more money than football stars. Crazy!  Doesn't sound right!


That is truly crazy! I bet that is not the case in present times lol. I wonder if they still use the tracking chips put into players pads to record their every move....and inside footballs to track velocity and rotation, speed very interesting!


Thank goodness no one is tracking how slow I am! You know the game football means different sports to different people. Like soccer in some countries is called football in others. So confusing!


Haha, me too! That is interesting and makes sense! I wonder if they tracked the game that was won 222-0 back in 1916....that is awesome, what a score!


Wow! I feel sorry for the team that lost. Wasn't it Cumberland?


Yes! It was actually. They played against Georgia tech. Pretty amazing, just like how former Patriots rb never fumbled a ball ever, in his NFL career!


Patriots are an amazing team...love or hate them they have the talent. Did you watch the Super Bowl this year? It is usually held the first sunday of february.


I didn't get to see the Superbowl this year, but I heard it was an awesome game. The Patriots are definitely a great team. Would have loved to have seen the game!


Me too!  Well maybe next year with the season starts in September you can make it to a game.


Right? I will definitely make it to a football game this year.


I hope so!  It was nice talking to you. Have a good day!


It has been great! You have a great day too!


Yes I do. U of Iowa painted the visitor locker room pink


I wonder if that is supposed to have some effect on the players


I wonder too. Bowlers make more money than them though in the 60s


I guess football was not that popular back in the day either though


True. Do you know what the highest score in college football is?


Yes that is Georgia Tech beating CUmberland 222-0


Yeah and that was way back in 1916 and is still a record


Yeah. Did you know ESPN won an Emmy once?


Yes that was for the superimposed yellow line


Yeah. Did you know Banjarvus Green-ELlis never fumbled the ball?


Wow, what a guy. Do you listen to the radio?


Yes I do. You can listen to Jupiter's storms in am radio


Nice. Do you ever listen to Canadian radios?


Yes sometimes but they play a lot of music from canadian artists


Yes they are required to do that by law, 40% of it has to be canadian


True. Do you now how soldiers made foxhole radios during WWII?


Yes they used pencils and razorblades to make those


Yes there is a free website where you can listen to them too


Yes that is so convenient. Nice chatting with you.


Actually, I don't. Only for big games like the Super Bowl etc. Did you know the average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay??


I know isn't that crazy as long as a game lasts. Did you know in the 60's bowlers made twice as much as the top football players.


Now that is pretty awesome. I like bowling. Think it takes as much skill as football. I didn't realize girls could play in the NFL if they met the eligibility requirements.


I think guys would give them a hard time but it's cool. And if they are on the University of Iowa visiting team they get a pink locker room


That would be great. Can't say I like the rules about the MO Saints' cheerleaders. Apparently they are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant as any NFL player already in the restaurant. Plus if a player comes in after, the cheerleaders have to leave. Unbelievable!


I think that is crazy. If they are at away game what are the chances of them running into a player at a restaurant. I wonder if they enforce it.


I wonder why it is a rule. Something must have happened to cause them to come up with that one!


That is true. And I think it is interesting that NFL uses tracking chips in their players shoulder pads


All in all, I think football is pretty scientific with all the plays and strategies they come up with. Those chips track all their moves and helps the coaches design their moves. Pretty genius.


True. Can you believe there was a game of a score of 222-0. How is that even possible.


Either GA Tech was really good or Cumberland was really bad. How about Patriots' running back Benjarvus who never fumbled the ball in his entire career?


That is a great accomplishment. Did you know ESPN won an emmy for the creation of the superimposed yellow line.


That is pretty cool. I need all the TV explanations that go on during the games. Otherwise I would be so lost sometimes. ESPN is the channel we watch for all sports.


I like ESPN for some things. I got ESPN 2 for UFC events and it has not been a good experience.


That's too bad. Did you hear that the Cardinals' Adrian Peterson is buying his linemen mattresses because they did so well in the last game. I guess they were pretty horrible before. He wants to make sure they sleep well. :)


That is nice of him to do. NFL players make a lot of money but it's interesting that Engineers make more money than NFL players


They use a lot of brain power! BTW, I meant to say the Redskins not Cardinals. :)


Yes I do. I have a long commute to work so the radio keeps me sane! Hey nice chatting. Have a great rest of the day!


Not very much.  I did watch my Saints in the playoffs; the final play-off game was painful.  But, I do have season tickets to LSU football!


I figured as much, considering we had a woman ref in the NFL playoffs.  I just don't know when they will break thru that glass ceiling.   What I find interesting is the use of tech in football, like tracking chips to record hit "G" forces.


yea that is nice. and they can track so many more statistics with those chips


Football (and other sports) have odd traditions and superstitions.  Did you know Saint's cheerleaders cannot be in the same restaurant with any NFL player?


i find that very sexist. the worst is that they have to leave even mid-meal


I agree.  It seems like what is off field should remain off field.  It caries over to college football as well.  The University of Iowa painted the visiting football teams  locker PINK.  I do not know if it was in humor, intimidation, or a bit of both?


I think pink is a color that causes distraction so maybe it was to help their own team


Probably a carryover in machoism.  But, you can say technology has really changed the game.  We have tracking chips in the uniforms and the ball and 2-way radio in the QBs helmet.  It sure has changed a lot from the days of hand signals between the QB and the coach on the sideline!


for sure. did you now bowlers used to make more than football players back in the day?


I did not know that.  We often here about  the mega contracts the star players get but not the contracts of the average and 2nd string players.  I recently learned that because of the short career in pro football, the average lifetime earnings of a typical NFL player is less than the lifetime earnings and an engineer.  Unfortunately, too many football players don't invest well for their after football days.


i guess not. i mean they still get paid more nowadays but a lot of them take on secondary jobs to make ends meet


True.  There are just not that many positions in sports TV and radio for retired NFL players.  ESPN has a good suite of NFL retires and has made tech work for them.  Did you know ESPN won an Emmy for the superimposed yellow line to show the first down location for their viewers?


yeah that is quite the achievement for them to win an award for that


I grew up in a very rural area where TV reception was poor; so we listened to the games on the AM radio.  Do you still listen to live radio or have you migrated over to internet streaming and podcasts?


yeah I do from time to time. curious to know if I can catch Jupiter's storms in there


That would be interesting.  I wonder if astronomers can predict / time them so that we can know when and how to tune it.  Its interesting that in Canada, in an effort to preserve local culture, all radio stations are required by law to play 40% Canadian music.  I hope they have many other performers and not Justin Bieber (LOL)!


haha one would hope because just justin would be boring. but good for them for supporting Canadian talent


True.  We do the same thing down in Louisiana.  Not by law but in the interest of retaining our Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco musical heritage.  With respect to heritage and history, did you know that a Finnish radio station as a entire weekly news program in classical latin.  I wonder how many listeners follow and understand the centuries old dead language?


I really wonder about that too but if they are still in business that must mean they have plenty of listeners


True.  Well its about time to go.  The dogs are starting to go off when they want their supper.  They are pretty good at Nerf football with respect to recovering fumbles.  If I could just get them to stay inbounds!


Yes I do. My favorite team is the Eagles. Did you know that in the 1960's top bowlers made twice as much as football stars?


Really? It's amazing how much popularity football has gained since then. Now we even have a superimposed yellow line that ESPN won an Emmy for.


I didn't know about the superimposed yellow line. Did you know that the highest score ever in a football game was 222-0?