wow, it must be made by those engineers who make a lot of money.


There is a good chance there. Did you know the ESPN won an Emmy?


I did know that, it was for that yellow line on TV right?!


Yeah the superimposed line, I guess that deserves an award. Even bowlers used to make more money than football players back in the day.


I did not know that! Good chatting with you!


Yeah, at least they were able to claim that. Nice chatting with you too.


I love the NFL!  I try to follow all 32 teams the best I can.


Nice. I did not know the game season is 17 weeks. That is a long time and lots of games


Yes.  It seems to go fast.  Each team plays a 16 game schedule.


Yeah it does seem that for sure. Interesting that bowlers used to make more than football players in the 60s


How much more did they make than the players?


Not sure but I think it was because at that time football was not that popular. But even today, the engineers still make more than the average football players


Probably because in the long run they have longer career.  Did you know the highest scoring game ever was when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0?  Crazy.


That is insane. Did you know ESPN got an Emmy once?


I didn't know that.  What did they win it for?


It was pretty strange but they got it for inventing the superimposed yellow line


Interesting!  RB Former RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled during his NFL career.  That's pretty incredible.


That sure is. What a talent. Did you know women can play too?


I think I read that somewhere.  I don't think there's any rule saying that they can't play as long as they meet the eligibililty requirements.


Yeah that is is. I hope it happens soon. Did you know about that weird rule for New Orleans cheerleaders?


They are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant as the football players


That's an odd rule for sure.  There is only 11 minutes of actual gameplay in an average NFL game.  Seems like that should be a lot more than that for what they get paid.


Yeah it is strange since we have to be glued to the tv for so long too. On another topic, do you know anything about the Bible?


I know that it is the best selling book of all time with total sales of over 5 billion copies!


Yeah that seems a lot. Jefferson apparently made his own version of the Bible


I didn't know that.  Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams were the only 2 U.S. presidents who didn't use the bible when they were sworn in.


Yeah they must not have liked that. Jefferson took out the supernatural from the Bible.


Good evening!  Blizzard like conditions here has me thinking about breaking out the Bible on a cold night inside!


I wont rub it in your face, but I live in Florida so I have the AC running.  I might do so as well.


LOL!  I won't be altering my Bible like President Thomas Jefferson did.  I guess he wasn't fond of things like miracles or resurrection, so he took them out of his version.


I heard that, with a razor no less.  Nothing like picking and choosing what parts to follow.  There are a few presidents who were sworn in on something else too.


Wow.  I would have thought that was in the Constitution or something.  Do you happen to know which presidents weren't sworn in on a Bible?


Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams. I am surprised Jefferson isnt among them, or at least with his special Bible.


I agree with you.  I know that the Bible has different iterations or even books that one denomination considers canon and another apocryphal, but I doubt most of those made a decision quite as arbitrarily as our former president!


Very true, there are several that Catholics include yet, Protestants dont.  I dont know how those decisions came about, to remove parts, or even what is in those parts removed.


A lot were based on Church councils.  What Catholics use today, was mostly codified in the 300s.  I think the New Testament most Christians agree on, but the Old Testament is a different story!


That is interesting for sure.  I think the translation of the word Apple is interesting, have you heard about that one


I don't think I do, but I'm interested in hearing more.


When it was translated in to Latin in the 4th C, the word malus meant both Apple and Evil.


Interesting.  You take it for granted that it was always apple.  Then again, you find other things might be true.  For example, the Tower of Babel appears to be based on a building in modern day Iraq.


That is really cool.  I think Biblical history is pretty cool


I agree.  By the time I was in elementary school, the Bible wasn't being studied, but I guess it was the norm for the generation before me.


It was never a part of my schooling either.


I wonder if it was part of Tom Brady's because he has his own personal belief system these days.


That's right.  I guess some consider it an "athlete's bible," but is more than just athletics.  I think there are some that have mentioned that it is almost cultish!


I can see that.  Patriots fans consider him the Messiah.


Which is a little unnerving.  There is no doubting his accomplishments on the field, but not sure I am ready to follow his beliefs off the field.


I would agree with you there.  Ive got  to get going.  Nice Chat!


I love him and his inspiration. I would lobe to read his book "athlete's bible"


Me too. Its a best seller just like the bible.


The bible is the best selling book of all time.


Thomas jefferson did not believe in miracles and the resurrection. He made his own bible


Teddy roosevelt and john quincy adams must did not believe as well.


its intresting how the word malus" means both apple and evil.


OK. Did you know that females could play in the NFL ?


No but i dont like how cheerleaders are forbidden from eating in the same restaurant as any nfl player


That is crazy that they would have to leave if a player comes in.


That is cool. It is also cool how they put tracking chips embedded in players shoulder pads to record moves


Yes and they put them in the footballs to record data


Why do I think that the NFL seems to have more than 32 teams ?


It does have only 16. Each team playing 16 games and having one bye week.


So if a game has only 11 minutes of live gameplay, The rest must be commercials lol.


Good point. Did you know that bowlers made twice as much as top football stars ?


Thats crazy. It like how engineers make more in a lifetime


And what up with that crazy cumberland game. I would have walked off the field


I would have walked off after the first 100 points.


Well enjoy tom brady and his videos. Good day !


Hi, how are you doing today? Did you hear anything about Tom Brady and that football has become his religion?


I have not. When did he start that religion? It sounds intriguing.


Well, Tom Brady has a plan for our lives which includes joy, good health, and peak performance. And he throws in a little avocado ice cream to boot.


Why would he ruin ice cream? A god-given fruit?


I know, right?  No really, he credits all of his success to  something called the "TB12 Method" and it's Brady's best-selling 'athlete's bible' and lifestle that he credits with helping him stay on top of his game at age 40.


I have not heard of this method. Is it a special method for people like me?


I'm not sure about the answer to that but Brady's apparently on a spiritual quest and it appears to work. I would say TB12 stands for Tom Brady his 12 points of devotion to winning the game. Tom actually loves the game and its his vocation. Its what gives Tom his life meaning and purpose.


I am glad for Tom. He has found his calling. He can spread the calling.


Well, its all about a series which started on Jan 25th on Facebook Watch and the first two episodes looked at Brady's mental  and physical preparation.


It sounds intriguing. I guess Tom has it made. Do you ever read the Bible?


Yes, I do. And, I believe that the Bible is an intricate inspiration from God to us humans here on earth. How about you, do you believe it's really from God?


I do not know. I have not read the Bible. I know that the person that wrote it probably made money on it.


I'm not sure about that but everyone has the choice to believe whatever they want to believe. All I know is that it's estimated that it has sold over 5 billion copies and is the best-selling book every written.


That is many copies. I hope that the person who wrote it got some money. Often authors do not get paid well.


Go figure, Hey, did you know that the University of Iowa's football team locker room is completely painted pink? Now that is funny!


Why must they paint it pink? Did they lose a bet?


I'm not sure about that one but did you also know that in the 60's top bowlers got paid twice as much as the top football stars? Is that wild or what?


I guess bowling much more challenging than I thought. Now I respect bowlers much more.


Funny. Still, football is an exciting game, did you know that the highest score in a football game happened in 1916 when Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland 222 to 0? That must have been some game to watch way back then. They might not have even worn good helmets that long ago.


Helmets are essential to game. That would be terrible if the victory was because one team did not have helmets.


That would have been a shame if that is what happened. I found out the ESPN won an Emmy for superimposing that yellow line representing first down for American football games. That's cool.


i do. Apparently Tom Brady has made football his religion.


Seems like it. He is great at it. I bet that avocado ice cream he likes helps with staying in shape


Yeah i like avocado's but i don't think they belong in ice cream.


Did you know he is a book author as well now?


Yeah i heard that, the Athletes Bible right? have you read any of it?


I have not but apparently it is what has helped him get to where he is now


I'm sure being married to Gisele doesn't hurt. i hear she makes twice as much as he does.


Yeah she is such a famous worls model so no wonder there


They say that the patriots even this early are still slated to win the next super bowl.


They have been doing pretty good there so I would not be surprised. Did you know women can play in the NFL?


I know i was surprised that no one has attempted to try out. personally o think they should just have their own league like the WNBA


Yes me too, I would watch that for sure. Did you know ESPN won an Emmy once?


Yes and i approve that yellow line made my life easier, lol!


True. On another topic, do you know much about the Bible?


I know that Thomas Jefferson made his own bible by defiling one.


Yeah he took out all the supernatural stuff with a razor


He should have just went and got a nonfiction book. Two US presidents were not even sworn in using the bible. Do you know who they were?


Wasn't that Roosevelt and Quincy? They must have really not believed.


Yeah i guess but what did they do pinky swear them in.


Haha good one, I wonder how that went. Do you know how the word apple came to be?


as far as biblical they say that the original word was translated into Latin and it meant both evil and apple. Nice chatting with you.


Did you know Tom Brady has a best selling book "The Athlete's Bible"?


Is that the TB12 Method everyone is talking about?


Yep. It is somehow equated to spirituality although it is about staying on top as an athlete in that sports brings people together like a religion.


At 40, and still at the top of his game, I bet there is quite an audience for anything he has to say on staying healthy!


Yeah, Pats fans see Brady as a messiah.  Some, reflecting on coach Belichick say "In Bill We Trust".


That's quite a creed to recite.  Under Bill an Tom, the Pats have won 6 superbowls, and in a game where winning just one superbowl is the goal of a lifetime, I can understand the reverence afforded these guys.


All the reverence may be a little over the top.  A columnist, Bob Ryan said it was "cult-like".


Sure. Football fans often border on idol worship each sunday. And to many, football is the only religion they have. That makes them vulnerable to wanting to fill their hearts with something bigger than themselves.


Yeah.  Football is like that to many in the world that like the "football" that Americans call soccer.  I guess we have kicking the ball though some kind of goal in common.


We can find inspiration in athletic performance and success, and for some, that is the depth of their spirituality. I am reminded of the words of Eric Little, the Olympic champion runner, who said that he felt the pleasure of God when he ran.  There are faith lessons in BRady's example of dedication to his craft.


He is dedicated.  I wonder if he would be in pro football players were paid less than top pro bowlers like the were in the 60's.


Good point. But I think Brady is a true believer, whose dedication goes beyond money...but money helps I;m sue!


He gets really good pay considering the average NFL game has only 11 minutes of actual gameplay.  I think that's low...


Yeah, but Brady is an anomaly. The average NFL player has a lower lifetime earning potential than the average engineer.  But it is a game that is fun to watch!


I'm an engineer and I don't see that.  Not for someone that's a top QB like Brady.


I woulod like to see Brady's wife on the field!  There is no rule against female players in the NFL, but they still must pass minimal eligibility requirements.


She's a supermodel that makes more than him so, don't hold your breath.  My alma mater beat poor Cumberland 222-0 in 1916.  That's really running it up.  Kind of shameful...


Almost as shameful as having to return from a brutal game loss into a pink visitors locker room like in Iowa...


Yeah.  Many think it's shameful that kids no longer read from the Bible in elementary school like they did before 1963.


Half the kids can't read these days anyway... even if it is from sacred texts.


Sadly, that's true.  Thanks for the chat!


I do like football.  It is a classic struggle to put the ball in the goal.


Do you like Tom Brady? I heard he takes football really seriously,


Tom Brady is a interesting personality.  6 super bowl wins in eight tries.  40 years old.  an efficient quarterback.


He sure is, I wonder how much more time he has left in the game 40 years old is an old age for a player


It is a good question.  Perhaps the documentary series "Tom vs Time" will shed some light on Toms remaining time.


I havent, but I think its a documentary worth watching, many interesting facts about Brady


Yes, many interesting things.  Do you think people come together and worship sports or are they simply fans.  Belichick cant really be a religion can he?


Well I guess it makes sense, fans do worship sports and even Deepak Chopra had a comment supporting this.


Interesting idea, sports as religion.  The NFL and each team is in it to make money though.  When Running Back Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled a football in  his career, I wonder if that made him a saint?


That definitely sets him apart from other players, maybe a saint or something higher I loved to watch him play


So when ESPN superimposes a yellow line on the field to show the first down line, is that worth an emmy or a minor miracle ?


It was a great contribution to the game so I guess so, if we translate it to religion it makes sense, the 222-0 can translate into a slayer, a sacrifice to the Gods


But, it seems so random.  Why was Georgia Tech worth while on that day and Cumberland worth nothing.  It would be like worshiping dice. Ohh... back to Tom Brady and past performance is indicative of future result.


Do you think he will be around the NFL a while more? he is one of the most dedicated players


I have come to believe that Tom will be around.  It is drive, dedication and commitment.


I agree, 40 years old is a bit old for the game but he was great on the last Super bowl, so yeah, I think we have Brady for a while


Maybe Tom is in it for the money.  He seems to be transitioning into a self help nutritional guru.  If there is more cash in that then no more football?


Thats a valid theory although he already makes a lot of money, I think its great how he has such a positive perception of sports and how they can help us become better persons overall, i agree with him, sports bring the best version of yourself


I like the technology involved.  The NFL may make advances in closed head injuries.  There are tracking chips in the players shoulder pads.


Yeah footballs also have tracking chips, a lot of interesting data is taken out of them.


The NFL? The National Football League? Yes, I've heard of it. I don't know much about the game.


Do you have a favorite team? There are 32 of them to choose from!


It is sinful to have a favorite. To show favor would go against the way. Do you have a favorite?


I favor the Vikings, but I like college football too. My favorite team if the Iowa Hawkeyes. Did you know they painted their visitor locker room pink?!


Maybe they are encouraging awareness of breast cancer.


That is not at all why, but a valid point. It is psychological for calming down the other team.


I guess everybody is calmed by pink, but it should remind them of the tragedy of cancer that strikes so many footballers.


i never knew that many male players were affected. Good awareness.


Breasts are delicate things, and the pounding of the game is carcinogous. I figure that there should be a way to engineer a better breast protector.


that is why engineers make more money overtime than nfl players


The engineers have not come up with a breast cancer preventor breast plate. They need to get going on that. The players need it. Iowa demands it.


for sure! engineers have created chips to put in shoulder players for data purposes, so its a start.


If they can detect breast cancer, it is a good start. Chips are clever, maybe clever enough to spread pink awareness.


have you been affected by breast cancer? you sound like a good advocate


I thank god that I haven't been. I wore the breast protectors while I played and have not suffered like so many others.


I am happy to hear that. Speaking of women, did you know they could play in the NFL if they were good enough?


I think that would incur a tremendous risk of breast cancer on their part. They should take care to avoid that risk. Carcinogens abound in pro football.


They are the ones that came up with the pink line to raise awareness about breast cancer, right?


yellow line on TV, but pink during October I believe, good chatting with you!


I'm not much into sports in general, however, I did watch quite a bit when I was younger. Do you like football?


Not so much, but I know some interesting facts about football and the NFL! For example, I just learned a little while ago that U of Iowa's locker room for visiting football teams is painted pink!


That's surprising to me! I wonder if it has to do with school colors? Or, do you think it was previously the women's locker room?


I think it probably was meant to be a joke, since pink is typically thought to be a "feminine" color. However, I kind of like the idea of football and pink! Breaking down gender norms!


Agreed! I was fascinated to learn that the NFL actually allows female players, if they meet the league's eligibility. Wonder if any have tried out?


I have no idea. I'm guessing not- probably just because of stigma, unfortunately. But props to the NFL! I definitely think we need to see more ladies playing football!


Yes! I heard that many people were actually rooting against Brady's team, because they're kind of over them winning all the time. He sure works hard though, it seems.


I think so, too. But there are other good players as well. I guess RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis has never fumbled the football in his NFL career.


Pretty impressive. I know they get paid a lot for those skills, but did you realize that top bowlers in the 60's made twice as much as football stars then?


I had no idea! That's quite interesting. I wonder why...any ideas?


The only thing I can come up with is that bowling was more popular because it had been around longer?


Probably. I think a lot of things were more popular back then. Diners, roller skating, church, the bible...things like that.


Good point. Funny that you mentioned the bible, as I recently learned that Jefferson used a razor to cut out supernatural parts of the bible.


So weird! I mean, I guess things were just different back then. I guess before 1963, every student was required to read the bible when they were an elementary student.


Wow, that just would cause such an uproar today. Funny how what society approves of changes in such a relatively short timeframe.


I guess not everyone was super religious, though. Apparently Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams didn't use the bible at their swearing-in ceremonies.


Very interesting. Did you also know that the tower of babel is probably based on a real building in Iraq?


Hmm, did not know that! But it makes sense. Even though times are changing, I guess the bible is still the best-selling book of all time.


Yeah, but I bet Tom Brady hopes his book will surpass that!


And I hope for his sake, that it might! This conversation was enlightening. Enjoy your night!


Maybe I'll start watching the NFL more often now!


NFL? The National Football League? I don't know much about it. You?


Yeah I watch it quite a bit. Did you know U of Iowa painted their visitor locker room pink?


I heard about that. I wonder if it effective at all. Other teams would probably do the same if it worked.


Yeah exactly that is a good point. Did you know there are only 11 minutes of active game play?


That is so little! I guess they is a lot of setting up and moving the chains and stuff.


Yeah exactly it. Do you know what the highest score in college football game is?


I imagine it could get quite high. Probably from long ago.


Yeah it was 222-0 when Georiga Tech beat Cumberland


That seems unfair. A lot about football seems unfair. For example, New Orleans Saints cheerleaders can't eat in the same restaurant as any NFL player. If they are already dining at a restaurant and an NFL player comes in after, the cheerleaders are required to leave.


That is so wrong and sexist, I cannot believe they still have that rule. Did you know ESPN won an Emmy once?


I believe it. ESPN has been around for a long time. They should have won at least once.


Yeah they have and they won it for the superimposed yellow line


For a line on the screen? That seems a bit too simple to deserve an award.


Yeah I know but they got it after all. Do you know who Benjarvus Green-Ellis is?


Never heard of him. Is he famous? What does he do?


yeah he is a former QB who never fumbled the ball in his career


Wow. Impressive. Never? I guess every defense must have been coming after him. I hope he got a raise or a bonus or something.


I hope so too honestly. There seems to be no rule that prevents women from playing in the NFL


The rule might not be there, but I think the bar is still very high physically. Anyway, thanks for the chat!


Same here. The highest scoring game ever was 222-0! That must have been something to watch!


Either the winning team was just that good or the losing team was just that bad


Or both! Did you know in the NFL they only play for around 11 minutes per game?


Ya. That sure is a lot of action in so little time


There are no rules against women in the NFL, I wonder if we will see that anytime soon?


Perhaps the reason why we don't see them now is because the requirements inherently disqualify most?


You're probably right. Some of the league still has sexist rules about cheerleaders, though, not allowing them to eat in the same restaurant as the players!


Yeah, it's a strange rule. Did you watch the playoffs and Super Bowl this year?


The opening was a bit disappointing compared to years prior


Yeah. The playoffs were nerve wrecking to me due to fumbles and such. Did you know there is a player who never fumbled the ball his whole career?


Yeah. Talk about pressure not to mess up your record, though! Speaking of records, I can't believe the Patriots have won 6 out of 8 Super Bowls! That's pretty amazing


That is why they are like the lanisters of football


Between Brady and their coach who has won the most playoff games ever, no other team has a shot.


That is not to mention that the team is full of talent like previously green ellis


Very true. Brady has developed a method called the TB12 method that teaches people "how to live like Tom". It's been nice chatting with you. Have a great weekend!


Hi, how are you tonight? Do you read the Bible? Did you know that before 1963, it was not uncommon for US students to be required to read from the Bible as part of their elementary education?


I actually do read it and know that. I'm guessing that tradition ended around the time people protested about prayer in schools


That would make sense. Separation of church and state. Speaking of which, Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams did not use a Bible at their swearing-in ceremonies. I think they swore on the Constitution.


Interesting. Yet the recent ones have all sworn on the Bible


Yes, I think the tradition is important in today's political climate. In colonial times it was different. Thomas Jefferson created his own version of the bible, cutting out the 'supernatural' parts, such as the miracles and the resurrection. He wanted to see religion in humanist terms.


Which probably did more damage in the end to himself. It would be awesome to see the Etemenanki building in person, since many think it's the referenced Tower of Babel


That would make sense. I could see places in the Bible having connection to places in the Middle East.


It does make sense. It's strange how the root for apple and evil come from the same word in Latin. That's probably why people assume that Eve ate an apple


True. Easy to get confused. On a different topic, do you follow the NFL?


I don't follow it too closely, but I heard Tom Brady released a book that has been dubbed the "athlete's bible"


That's interesting. A bible for athletes. I don't know much about the book or Brady.


I just know of him due to the Patriots and their constant winning. Do you follow any of the 32 teams in the NFL?


I usually follow around the playoffs, if at all. I don't have much time to watch. Do you have a chance?


We're in the same boat with the playoffs aspect. I can't keep up on 16 games in the regular season, but I can do a few games and the Super Bowl


The playoffs seem to have more energy. I figure it's the time to pay attention. An average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay. I wonder what the total for the season is.


Considering that 32 teams play for 16 weeks not counting the single elimination playoff games including the wildcards...that's math I don't want to do


NFL uses tracking chips in players shoulder pads to record a player's moves on the field. They are also located inside footballs to track: velocity, rotation, ball speed and location. I wonder how much data that generates per season.


If they're smart enough to create the chips, there must be systems in place to keep track of it all. Hopefully the engineers who came up with that are the ones making more than NFL players in their comparable lifetimes


I hope so too. We need engineers more than we need athletes if we're going to have a good society.


True! Although it is pretty cool that there isn't a rule that keeps women from playing. All they need to do it meet eligibility


I guess in the future we might see a woman. Anyway, great chat! Have a great evening!


I am well. I hope you are also!  Hey, do know anything about Tom Brady's new book, The TB12 Method?


Of sorts... He is best known as the long-time QB of the New England Patriots football team.  But he is often regarded as one of the greatest QBs the game has ever had. He is still going strong at 40 yrs old, and he has written a book explaining his approach to stay at the top of his game.


It sounds like an important book. Have you read it? I would like to hear more.


I have not read it yet, but I am very much interested i getting a copy.  I am not one of those New England Patriot fans that deify Brady and his coach, Belichick, or consider the Patriots my religion, but I do admire anyone that has performed at the top of their sport for so many years. 6 NFL Championships is incredible.


That is incredible. He is practically a deity. I guess he has earned his status in the heavens. The book is a holy tract.


I understand what idolatry is, and I do not approach that level of religious zeal.  I merely thing the phrase, "In Bill we trust" which is a mantra or creed spoken often in Boston is an earned sentiment.


That is good. It is important to remain humble and true. There is only one Bill and Tom, but there is a higher authority.


My wife... LOL  Thomas Jefferson may have created his own version of the Bible; but my wife would consider herself editor.


The bible did not need editing. I don't know what he was thinking. He must have spent too much time with the women he owned.


Nice. I agree on the lack of need for editing the bible. I was also jesting regarding my wife.  I find it sad that Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams chose to not use the bible at their inaugurations.


I think that Ted and John had another agenda, one not parallel to the one set in the Bible.


What is your thinking on the Apocrypha? Do you find any value to these works as complementary to the canonical bible?


The word is broad and varied and it is good to look in places that others have shunned. We do not know the complete Truth because it is hidden.


We see through a glass dimly... But I find it interesting every time archeologists find another site consistent with biblical texts. In fact, they think the tower of babel was based on a real building located in what is modern day Iraq. Interesting.


I think that is an interesting connection that help people recognize the value of the texts.


Yes, and likewise, the documented historic performance of Tom Brady in his long, record-setting career in the NFL helps people to recognize the value of his writings.


I think that his fame and notoriety can only help spread what must be a valuable insight in the human condition.


And it helps to sell books. Although Brady does not seemed strapped for cash... The average NFL player does not earn as much in a career as an average engineer, but Brady is an exception


Brady is an exception that the engineers envy. Thank you for the chat. Good night.


Good night and may the ball always roll your way!


Are you a Tom Brady fan, he plays for the patriots?


I cant say that I am, but I respect his talent.


Yeah apparently his work ethic is off the charts. He does however claim that football has become his religion.


I heard about the TB12, and the In Bill We Trust that a lot of fans follow.


I know what happen to just plain old talent and sportsmanship. One quote said that Brady was kind of a Messiah figure. If it's not blasphemy, it's too close to it!


I know!  People idolize him.  I dont hear too much negative about him, he seems to toe the line in terms of his behavior.  But he is no Messiah.


Right! Hey did you know that top bowlers in the 60's made more than top nfl players?


That is crazy.  I wonder how much that was at that time.  Now they are sure overpaid.


Personally i think most sports players are over paid. That money could be taxed to pay for healthcare.


I agree.  Especially for only 11 minutes of live game play each week]


I know that's crazy to think about. I didn't know that espn won an Emmy award.


Neither did I, and all for that yellow line.  I thought it would take a little more than that to win an Emmy, but Im not the judge.


I know but i have to say that line made life a little easier. A former patriots RB never fumbled the ball in his entire career.


He is probably responsible for the huge successes that the Patriots have had recently.


Maybe in some way. Did you know there was a college game were the score was 220-0?


I had heard that, Georgia Tech and Cumberland.


Wow that's crazy i can not imagine even sitting through that game let alone playing in it. You know there no rule that says women can't play in the nfl?


Yeah, they say as long as they can meet the eligibility requirements they are allowed to.  Whatever those are.  I dont think Id want to play in the NFL, I dont want to be crushed by a lineman.


Right if they do it i think they should create a league like the WNBA.


That would be interesting to watch.  I hope if a female did make it to the NFL they would treat her better than the cheerleaders.


I think they should have all male cheerleaders for the WNFL! what do you think?


I like it!  There are a few for the NFL now, but an all male squad would be great!  It has been nice chatting but I must go.  Have a good day!


Hi, do you know anything about the New England Patriots and Tom Brady?


I know that Tom Brady has a best selling book called "The TB12 Method", have you heard of it or read it?


No, but I heard it is an inspiration to us all. Did you know that Brady's coach, Beneke worries about the devotion to the Patriots might overshadow other kinds of faith in some people?


What? because there are so many fans of the Patriots?


No, because on Sundays in New England people are devoted to watching the Patriots and talking about the team even in church.


Oh! Wow, even when there's only eleven minutes of live gameplay, there's so much chatter nonstop around the game! I also devote an entire Sunday to watching the games! Do you watch the games


No, not on TV but I heard that some Patriots try to keep their focus on faith in God rather than on the team on Sundays.


That's good! I wonder if those people wished that reading the bible was part of the education curriculum like prior to 1960s


That could be.  The Patriots do have a number of spiritual players like Matthew Slater who's known for his off-field evangelism. Slater and other Patriots will be featured in Football Sunday, a national church-based event on Super Bowl Sunday.


Oh I didn't know that. I wonder if there will be as many people tuned in compared to how many copies there has been sold of the bible, a whopping 5 billion copies!


Probably not that many since the 5 billion copy estimate has to do with from the beginning of it's printing, ha, ha. Besides that, another Patriots fan and the pastor of Richmond Community Church in Glen Allen, Va. say that there are faith lessons in Brady's examples he uses in his book.


Oh ok, yeah five billion copies is a LOT! Do you know what type of faith lessons there are?


Well, according to McDaniel, Brady's commitment to his craft allowed him to overcome the odds. Brady's career began as a sixth-round draft pick and now is arguably the best at his craft.


His story is really worth a read, I wonder if they depict that in the documentary "Tom vs. Time", have you seen it?


No,I haven't seen it yet but that will probably be the main focus I would think.  Brady coming up from the bottom to the top. Actually, he's shown the ability to rebound from adversity quite nicely.


Yeah my friend has seen it and he told me it changed his perspective on the guy. He's actually a very hard-working nice guy and really puts in a lot of hard work to the game, the team, and his fans. I wonder if they will get an Emmy like what ESPN won for the yellow line used in football games.


That might happen or even better things.  Remember last year when the Patriots were down 28 to 3 in the Super Bowl and then they came back to win the game in overtime. That was spectacular.


Oh my, that was such a great game! I was sitting on the edge of my seat the entire time, I wonder if that's why I was so disappointed in this year's game. I think people who placed bets on the game would've preferred the boring game though.


Yes, that's probably true, save the blood pressure and all that. But really, Brady is a great example of what you can do if you're really committed. It seems that Brady is totally committed to his TB12 Method and he is really sincere.


Yeah, that's the message I'm getting as well. Do you know what the 12 stands for in the TB12?


It would think it means 12 methods like the title shows because he's talking about a number of areas. In addition to spiritual beliefs, he's talking about good nutrition, fitness, and list of other attributes to maintain his lifestyle.


I wouldn't call myself a fan, but I respect him as one of the greats. He's in such great health to be in the league as long as he has been.


I agree.  I didn't like him until I watched his documentary Tom vs Time.  I became a big fan after watching that.  It shows how much work he puts into his craft.


I've heard of the documentary but have never watched it. I liked watching the Patriots when Benjarvus Green-Ellis played for him. He was a solid running back and actually has never fumbled the football in his NFL career!


That's incredible!  Did you know they put tracking chips in the footballs to track the data such as velocity, etc. on them?


I did not know that. That's probably why players get fined so much for throwing them into that stands. I heard that they also have tracking chips embedded in the players shoulder pads to record they're every move.


Crazy how the game has come along technology wise.  I wish the actual gameplay was longer though.  There's only 11 minutes of actual gameplay in  an average NFL game.


I know, that seems so short. It's 2 hours and 49 minutes of crap. They should get some women to play, they could make gameplay last longer. I mean there's no rules against them playing.


I agree!  The average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average NFL and MBL players.  That's surprising.


It is pretty surprising, but I guess you have to consider that most engineers work well into their 60s or even 70s. The average football player only plays for 3 years.


True.  I wonder if other people outside of the U.S. get confused when they hear football since that's the word they use to call soccer.


I think a lot do. It just feels weird having to specify. Although Gridiron Football has a nice ring to it.


Yes it does.  In the 1960's top bowlers made twice as much as the top football stars of that era.  Things have changed since then.


Yeah they have. That's weird to think. Did you know that Iowa's visiting locker room is completely painted pink. I wonder how many times that has backfired on them?


LOL.  Maybe they did it to support breast cancer awareness?


That would be a good excuse. I heard that ESPN won an Emmy for the creation of the yellow first down line, that was an Emmy well won.


Interesting!  The highest score ever in a football games was in 1916 when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0!


That's crazy, I wonder if that's when Georgia Tech learned the triple option and it's effectiveness.


Not sure!  How many teams are there in the NFL?


Thanks!  I wasn't sure.  Nice chatting with you today!


It was nice chatting with you too. Have a great day!


Yes I do. I enjoyed the superbowl, and watching Brady and company winn their sixth NFL champioship


Yes me too, I like that. Did you know Brady has written a book now as well?


Yes and that is also his lifestyle brand And there seems to be a documentary in the works, Tom vs Time


Yes that one. Do you know what his favorite ice cream flavour is, as a fun fact?


I don't. Some kind of vegan something I imagine?


I am not sure about it being vegan but the flavor is avocado, still pretty healthy


Nice. I understand that he is on a spiritual quest of some sort, as he dedicates himself to his craft.


Yes it seems that way. Did you know women can play in the NFL?


Yeah, I guess there is no rule against them, but they still have to meet eligibility requirements.


You never know I guess, time will tell. Did you hear about them using tracking chips on the players while in the field?


I knew they track he balls, but they track players too?


Yes it is in their shoulder pads and they are tracking stuff like velocity and rotation and such


Seems like a lot of expense for a game where the average playtime is only 11 minutes per game.


Yeah it sure does. On another topic, do you know much about the Bible?


I do, although I have more knowledge of the New Testament, less of the Old, and even less of the Apocrypha. You?


Oh I see. I do not know much but just some facts. I know that it is one of the most influential books in history and sold 5 billion copies so far


It used to be common for school children to read from the bible. These days, lawsuits have curbed that.


Yes that is true. It seems Jefferson created his own version of the Bible.


Do you have knowledge of how Tom Brady eats, exercises and rests?


I do not. I would imagine that he has a pretty intense regimen.


There was a TV special that claims that football is his religion and so he lives every day to be able to continue to play a long time.  He is now 40.


I expect that he will retire in the next few years then. I heard that he wrote a book called The TB12 Method. Have you heard of it?


Yes.  I have.  Of course his wife is into the healthy eating lifestyle too.  Deepak Chopra did the TV series.  I don't know enough about him to feel positive or negative, but I lean negative.


I do too. Mostly because of the cheating. Are you a football fan?


I really follow college football,  I went to Oklahoma and follow that team.  I love the yellow line that ESPN invented to show the line to gain for a first down.


I heard they won an Emmy for that. Can you imagine watching a game without that line?


Not anymore.  Globally, a lot of different games are considered to be football.


That is true. I'm referring to American football in this case. Do you know what the highest score in a football game ever was?


Well, my JV team was beaten by another varsity team by 74-0, and Oklahoma beat Texas A & M 77-0 once.


Wow! Those are extremely high scoring games. The highest ever was in 1916 and it was 222-0! How is that even possible?


I cannot imagine.  In the two games I mentioned, they did not stop the clock in the second half to shorten the game.  Have you heard that the Iowa visitor's dressing room is painted pink.


I did not. Is that supposed to be some kind of psychological game?


There have been studies that prove that weight lifters cannot lift as much in a pink room.  So it is another move to win games.


Wow! I have never heard of that. Very interesting. Do you remember the Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis?


Yes he never fumbled a football his entire career!


That is a distinction!  There are 32 teams in the NFL so it is amazing to have that distinction.


I agree. Did you also know that in the 60's top bowlers made more than top football players?


The NFL has done a great job of marketing to increase their incomes.  There are 54 players on each team and 32 teams, so now over 1500 people probably make more than the top bowlers. Nice chat.


Can't say that I am, I know of him and what he does, but that is about it.


He has a book out called "Athlete's Bible".  Many are making comments about it being spiritually involved.


It seems difficult to equate spirituality with football.  They seem opposite to me.


It's mainly the fans that see Brady as a messiah and coach Belichick as some kind of deity.  The say "in Bill we trust".


I know some people take it too far.  When you have fans it's amazing what you can sell to them.  If Mr Brady sold avocado ice cream with his face on the front they'd think it was the best flavor ever.


That doesn't sound good.  Bob Ryan, a former columnist, said that it was "cult-like".


Some celebrities believe that just because they are good at one thing, in this case football, it makes they experts on everything, and they want to tell us how to behave.


I agree, that is annoying. I mainly like college football.  My alma mater ran up the score on Cumberland 222-0 in 1916.  Not terribly proud of that...


If I were on the losing side I think I would have given up playing.  Maybe they could have turned to the bible.


Maybe.  At least Cumberland probably didn't have a pink locker room like that of U. of Iowa.  In 1916, they probably didn't have a locker room at all.


I don't think they went in for those silly games back then, probably more respectful to the other team.


Probably... Did you know the NFL had no written rule that women can't play?


They probably think they don't need it.  Some guys get worked up if they hear a woman is going to take part in something, but if they are good enough and want to do it let them.


I agree.  It's not that big of a deal.  Here's another interesting football fact, there are only 11 actual minutes of gameplay in an average NFL game.


I never really enjoyed watching football.  I think that might be the main reason, I don't have time to sit in front of the TV for three hours for just 11 minutes of play.


I like documentaries.  I would like to see one about finding the Tower of Babel in Iraq.


My mental image of that is a very tall building, if it existed it was probably a lot smaller than I'm thinking.


It's probably a bunch of rubble due to recent bombings.  It's interesting that Thomas Jefferson cut out the parts in his Bibel that referred to the "supernatural" (e.g., miracles).


I've heard that before.  I'd love to see a copy, must just have looked like a shredded book.  Funny thing to do.


Yeah, I'd like to hear more about his reasoning.  Thanks for the chat.  You were excellent.


Hard to believe that the Patriots just won the Super Bowl again. I wonder how Tom Brady is still so good given his age.


Good morning, I love Tom Brady, he's like the energizer bunny, he just keeps going and going and going...Lol  Didn't realize he was so spiritual, did you?


I thought football was his religion. At least that's what his friend Gotham Chopra says.


Well, he said in a version of the spiritual episeode, that he does want to know why we're here, where we're going, trying to find that deeper purpose.  That's pretty spiritual to me.


I guess you're right. Have you read Tom's book "The TB12 Method"?


Yeah I have. It's very interesting stuff. Not sure how he can enjoy avocado ice cream though. I find it kind of gross.


OOh, that sounds so gross! Do you watch much football?


I watch it most weekends. I prefer the NFL to college football or any other league.


I was shocked to find out that an average NFL game, only has 11 minutes of live gameplay.


They do keep the time running while the teams are setting up & calling a new play a lot so I guess it's not too surprising. They still earn a lot of money for the little work they do.


How true.  I read somewhere that the top bowlers in the 1960s made twice as much as the top football stars.


That shows how quickly things can change. Most pro football players don't have long careers. I wonder how much they make compared to other professions over their lifetime.


Well, I also read that average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average lifetime earnings of an average NFL player.


That's pretty interesting. Do you read the bible much or are you not religious?


I try to read a little every night before bed.  A habit my grandma taught me when I was a kid.  Do you?


I read it occasionally. In the 60's it was pretty common for students to be required to read it. How things change.


Yes, I think if we went back to that practice, alot of things would def be different in America.


Maybe you're right. Did you know that Thomas Jefferson created his own version of the bible?


Yeah, I heard he took a razor and cut out the parts he considered "supernatural".


That's quite an interesting change to make. It was a pleasure talking to you. Have a great day!


I don't know much about the sports. Do you like the sports?


I know that passing is used a lot in football. In this you are an expert?


I wouldn't say expert but I have a basic understanding


Ok. That is good. I think that many peoples in the US like the football. It is a popular game.


It is surprising how much people invest into it considering each game is only a dozen or so minutes of real action.


They like the action and the violence. It is exciting to see men in combat to the death. The outcomes are wagered as well I think.


True. It is probably due to injuries that force early retirement that based on average lifetime earnings, engineers get better paid than players.


Engineers must be very smart, maybe some of the most smart people. They earn the money for being smart. I think it is better for life.


At least football players are better paid than bowlers like in the mid 1900s


Bowlers do not have the same job risks. I think they should be paid less.


That is good. Is the bible an important part of the football game?


Are you referring to the actual bible or the book released by brady?


I mean the one that everyone has in their bedroom.


Well I think that it may be since the mental fortitude that comes from religion can be an important factor of a players performance


I understand. In all life, the strength of the inside helps with the outside.


Indeed. Even if you are physically read, if you aren't mentally, that can make all the difference


That is true. The preparation for the football must start inside, then make its way to the outside for the world. Thank you for the chatting. It is a good night.


yes I do, what do you think of Tom Brady?


I think he is a pretty decent player. So was the former QB for Patriots, Benjarvus


I think considering how many super bowl rings Brady had he is better than decent.


Yeah that is true. Benjarvus on the other hand is the only guy in NFL to have never fumbled a ball.


That is impressive do you know how many games he played in?


I am not sure but over his entire career, that must have been quite a few games there.


That is impressive, did you know that the average nfl game only has 11 minutes of live play time?


Yeah and yet we are glued to the tv for hours to watch a single game


That is the amazing part, interesting that they complain about how little action there is in baseball.


Yeah exactly. Did you hear about them placing tracking ships in the players now?


I was reading about that, I wonder if they do that during the game or only practice.


I bet you they do it for both. They need to track lots of stats like velocity and rotation and such and they will likely need the averages of those


We live in amazing times. I can see where that would be useful. If a running back is getting tire during the game they know right away


Yeah we sure do. Did you know women can play too in the NFL?


I have read about a couple but overall I just don't think it's a good idea.


I would be curious to see that happen. I guess time will tell. Did you know about that weird rule for the New Orleans cheerleaders?


No, I hadn't heard about that, please tell me.


Well they are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant as the players


No kidding. I guess may be they don't want them to get too close or something.


Maybe but still, the worst is that they have to leave the restaurant mid meal if the players walk in


It seems like that's carrying it a little too far.


It is not fair at all.  I hope they get rid of it soon.


Hello, do you like avocado ice cream? Evidently, it's one of the weird things Tom Brady likes.


Er... dunno, never really tried it.  I'd be willing to give it a spoonful even though it doesn't sound too appealing.  LOL.  Yeah, Tom Brady's an interesting character.  I was reading somewhere he consider football to be his religion.  I knew some guy in Texas that were like that!


Weird. Maybe he should get a copy of Thomas Jefferson's bible, and give it a read.


Maybe, although I dunno if there's anything about football in TJ's bible.. hehe.  "Thou shall not fumble!"


Surely someone checked those trackers in his footballs for the proper inflation..


Yeah, I heard about that.. they also keep track of where they're going and how fast and stufff.  I guess they need all that to compile accurate play stats. Plus they put them in players' shoulder pads to track their movements as well.


Do they have them on the cheerleaders as well? So they know which restaurant they are in?


That I couldn't tell ya.  I'd hope not, as that would be a bit creepy, IMHO.


How else are they going to know that a cheerleader is at a restaurant, one of the players are at?


No idea.  Hey did you know the visitors locker room at U of Iowa is painted PINK?  I think that's their way of trying to 'Psyche out" the other team...


That may have worked decades ago. These days, I don't think the players care. They probably find it soothing. Maybe Cumberland would have benefited from a soothing, pink locker room when they lost 222-0.


Dunno... they did an experiment where they found that weight lifters couldn't life as much when placed in a pink room.  But, that was like twenty years ago, so maybe the effect has worn off on people's minds.   Wow, that's quite a loss!  Makes you wonder if they were even trying!


With scores like that, I can see why bowlers in the 60's made more than football players.


Do you think a woman could be a football player?  There's actually NO rules in the NFL against it, so long as they meet the physical requirements...


Why not? Many highschools have female kickers. As long as the eligibility requirements are met, they should have a chance.


Dunno, if my daughter were playing football, I'd constantly worry about her getting tackled!  But yeah, I see what you're saying there.


There are co-ed teams in my county. The girls are way tougher on the field than the boys are. I wouldn't want mine to be a cheerleader, especially not for the Saints.


Oh, really?  Which country is that, if you dont mind me asking?


County!  Sorry, misread that!  LOL.  Here's something interesting, for as long as they games last, there's only actually about 11 minutes of actual gameplay.  That means they spend a lot of time just getting into position and stuff... weird, huh?


not as weird as espn winning an emmy for superimposing a yellow line.


Oh, yeah, think I read about that somewhere.  I remember back when all they had were the white "chalk" lines and Joe Montana doing commentary...  "And then he runs to here, passes the ball, here!"  hehe


That sounds bizarre. Is that where the term "gridiron" football comes from?


That I could not tell you.  I'd have to Google it!  Although it does make it sound tough, doesn't it?  The GRIDIRON!!


I honestly could care less, as I would take an engineer over a baller anyday. They make more money, lol


Yeah, but does that include all the money you get from sweet endorsement deals?  :)


Thank you for chatting with me, have a wonderful night.


Stay safe!  Weather's been kind of crazy in some areas!


It sure has. Thankfully, we aren't in TN where there is flooding.


The NFL? The National Football League? Is that still a thing?


Yeah the NFL. Do you know how many teams are there?


More than a dozen, I'm sure. I thought most of them went bankrupt during the Great Recession. Huh. I guess I was wrong. How many are there?


32 seems a bit excessive. Are they planning on eliminating a couple? Seems only fair. People ought to be doing things on a Sunday.


Well, we can watch if we want and if not we go do other things I guess. Do you know what the highest score is in football?


The highest possible score in football would be infinity, I guess. How high does the scoreboard go? Maybe that's the limit.


Well, the highest one recorded was 222-0 when Georgia Tech beat the CUmberland


The scoreboard must have gone up to 999 then. That's a great score! Georgia Teck must have been proud of themselves. Did the other school just quit football out of despair? They should have.


No I do not think they did, maybe it was not their day that day. Do you ever watch ESPN?


Is that the Spanish football channel? No, I don't.


It is an american one and they won an award once for creating the superimposed yellow line


They got an award for discovering a yellow line? The line was discovered by the ancient Greakes. It might not have been yellow, but why does the color matter?


Well it is more visible on the tv screen and does not blend with the background so you can follow the game better


Oh, so ESPN (not the Spanish one) got an award for the yellowness. I see. They discovered that yellow is easier to see on the TV. What else did ESPN discover? Oxygen?


Nope just the yellow line. Did you know women can play in the NFL if they choose to?


Women could many things if they chose to. I figure one day, a player is going to take off his helmet, and presto, it was a woman all along.


Well maybe, and why not, maybe it even makes the game more interesting. Did you hear about that rule for the New Orleans cheerleaders?


The cheerleaders have rules? I thought they just cheered.


Well those one cannot eat in the same restaurant at the football players. Pretty sad rule.


hey there how often do you read the bible, if at alll?


Hello, How are you, yes I do. How about you?


ya I'm good, how often do you read it? i'ts cool that jefferson actually made his own version of the bible


That's interesting, or that Teddy Roosevelt and John Adams did not use it at their swearing in ceremonies.


no that is weird, they're the only ones who didn't use it either, why do you think jefferson took out all the supernatural parts?


Have no idea, never knew that! What do you think?


ya I don't know maybe he wanted a more historical version of just verified facts or something, did you learn about the bible in elementary schoo?


Yes, I did and at home. Do you like football?


ya I like it, i really like tom brady have you read his new book The TB12 Method?


No, But have heard of it, have you? Any good? Didn't realize the average NFL live game play is only 11 minutes.


I haven't, it has good reviews though, and ya that is so short! crazy that a team scored 222-0 in that much time haha


That seems too long, but then again it was 1916.


Yeah I wish they had that on video, would you watch football games with women players?


I don't know, I probably would check it out, for the sake of the game. Not sure I would enjoy as much. I think its too rough for women. But should be allowed to play.


Yeah I don't know how that would go, but they should be allowed if they are good enough, I'm an engineer and I guess I make more in my lifetime than an average NFL player makes, cool!


lol, really. Oh yeah, the average lifetime earning is higher than the average NFL player!


yup good to know haha, do you like the Saints? I don't like how they treat their cheer leaders


I know, that is crazy. At least have some kind of plan before hand so they aren't in the same restaurant. Guess they think its too much togetherness. lol


Yeah, maybe it was cheerleaders that painted that one locker room pink as protest haha.


Yes, that could be! What a joke! Thinking those tracking chips help a lot! Good chat!!


ya I hope so! I should have used my bowling skills in the 60's to make 2x as much as football players back then


Hi there, he is one of my favorite players. Do you know the former QB of Patriots, Benjarvus?


I remember him.  I don't think he ever fumbled during his career.


Yeah, what a talent. Do you know why U of Iowan painted their visitor locker room pink?


Maybe to support breast cancer awareness?


Maybe, I am not sure. Do you watch the ESPN much?


I do.  They once won an emmy for creating the superimposed yellow line that represented the first down line.


Yeah pretty cool to get an award for that. Do you know what the highest score in football history during a game is?


It was Georgia tech who scored 222 against Cumberland 0


Holy smokes!  I bet that was a long game for Cumberland.  In the 1960's bowlers made twice as much as the top football stars.


How times have changed. But even now, engineers still make more over their lifetime


Probably because they have longer careers.  Did you know there are 32 teams in the NFL?


Yeah I think that would explain it. Yup all 32 of them and they play for 17 weeks.


There is an average of only 11 minutes of actual gameplay during a game.  Crazy.


That is crazy, so short. Did you know women can play too?


I think there's no written rule that is against having female players.  Did you know that they use tracking chips inside of the footballs to collect data like velocity, rotation, etc. on them?


Yeah and I hope they can use those data somehow to make the game safer and reduce the number of concussions


Yes.  I agree.  Did you know the Bible is the highest selling book of all time with over 5 billion copies sold?


Wow that is a lot of books but I cannot say that I am surprised, a lot of people believe in it.


Do you think sports can bring people of different opinions and religion together?


I think it can be a source of a common ground


its interesting that some people see sports as religion. with all the similarities of rules and rituals etc


I can see that people would have to be as dedicated to their sport as a religion to be successful


i think there are some patriot fans that are more serious about Tom Brady than they are their Catholicism foot ball is no jooke! espn has even managed to win an emmy for their superimposed lines that changed football.


I like the patriots they are like the lannisters of football


that is a funny comparison. the NFL sure has enough strict rules to be the lannisters. especially with their cheer leaders...the saints cheerleaders arent even allowed to eat in the same restaurant as the players


It seems like of backwards to still do it today


yeah it is. but i guess thats how it goes. they also chip the players on the field to track time. thats wild.


i never even considered that. technology sure has changed sports. i wonder if other countries are into their sports like that too.


I know that they are using cameras that can slow down images to get a more accurate judgement on sports


for the 11 minutes of actual game play in a foot ball game... hilarious


Well you have to admit there sure is a lot of action packed into those dozen or so minutes


yeah absolutely are you interested in presidents? teddy roosevelt was pretty gnarly.


well he survived an assassination attempt and was one of the only prezzys not to use a bible at the swear in ceremony. the ultimate separation of church and state. John Quincy adams didnt either.


do you particularly like any presidents? I like Abe lincoln a lot and controversially so, LBJ.


idk about roosevelt but i know washington and jfk are considered among the wealthiest presidents.


I like washington since he was the only person in history to unite both parities


Exactly, now the two party system seems to argue over critical issues just for the sake of arguing


it was nice chatting. have a great night!


Yes. DO you have a favorite team or player?


No, I don't have a favorite team or player. Perhaps the team that could win me the money. LOL


Hahaha, I personally like the Patriots and Brady. Did you know he is a book author as well now?


The Brady is an author? What book did he write?


Yeah he wrote the book "Athletes' Bible" which he credits with helping him keep at the top of the game


Would this bible help people like me, the non athlete, the antiathlete?


I have no idea. I would like that too. Did you know women can play  in the NFL too?


I guess that would be cool. A team full of women. Pink and purple, roses and lace.


Might be interesting. Bowlers apparently made more than football players in the 60s


That was the culture then. People loved bowling. Oh, I was born at the wrong time.


Yeah it seems it was the case back then. DO you know what the highest score in college football is?


The highest score means little to me unless I could win money. What was it though?


It was 222-0, that is why it went down in history


I feel sorry for the team that won. They looked like the worst bullies.


Maybe Cumberland was just having a bad day. Did you know ESPN won an Emmy once?


Cumberland probably was having a bad year. ESPN won an award for that line, right? I think that was a bit silly.


Yeah but it sure made out lives easier with that line. Did you hear they are using tracking chips on the players now in the field?


The players need to be watched carefully. I figure it could help prevent injury.


Yeah I hope that they can use the stats for that. Did you hear about that ridiculous rule for the New Orleans cheerleaders?


The cheerleaders get treated so badly. It's really not right. Well, I enjoyed the chat! Have a good day!


Yes I hope they get rid of that rule soon. Have a good one.


Good afternoon!  Are you a fan of Tom Brady?  It's amazing he is still going strong even into his 40s!


I think he's undeniably a great QB but I have a lot of problems with him.


There are certainly some things I question.  What are your main issues?  Do you have any concerns with his TB12 Method?


Mainly the cheating. Especially when I feel like he never had to do that. Is the TB12 Method the book he wrote?


Yes.  I guess it is sort of considered a bible for athletes.  I guess to each their own, but there are some less than mainstream beliefs he has.


I have not read it but that's the vibe I was getting about it also. Like a self-help type book.


I think some people think he pushes the spiritual a little too much. A noted Boston reporter name Bob Ryan thinks the book is "creepy" and equated it to being "cultlike."


Oh wow. Yeah that would not be for me. Are you a football fan?


I really am a big fan and it's one of my favorite sports.  You?


I am a fan. Did you know that ESPN won an Emmy for inventing the yellow line that marks the first down? Can you imagine watching a game without that?


Not sure I could picture a game without it.  There are times I forget that it's superimposed on the screen and wonder why the player doesn't see it when they don't make a first down.


Ha ha, me too. Do you remember the Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis?


Vaguely.  The Patriots do some amazing thing with RBs that haven't done anything huge in the league.  What is special about him?


He never fumbled a football his entire career!


Whoa!  That is pretty special.  I'm surprised he didn't have a bigger career.  Speaking of careers, could you imagine a time when a pro bowler would make more than a football star?


I cannot imagine that at all. I didn't know there was ever a time when that happened. I remember it being on TV randomly when I was little but not for a long time.


The 1960s were obviously a different time.  Within a decade, football was probably supplanting baseball and left the pro bowlers in the dust.


Good point. Any idea what the highest score in football ever was?


I seem to recall it happened way back in like the second decade of the 1900s and involved Georgia Tech, but can't place the score or opposition..


It was against Cumberland. The score was 222-0. How is that even possible?!


Wow!  I think the most I have heard about were scores in the 80s or maybe even 90s, but that wouldn't even reach half of that score.


No. It seems like they would have had to have been scoring the entire time.


Hello! Do you like football or Tom Brady? I love football, but not a fan of Brady or his TB12 Method book.


I do enjoy football. I haven't looked too much into the TB12 Method aka the athlete's bible he uses to stay in top shape at 40 years old though.


I feel like because he does so well at his older age for football that he is kind of conceited, so much so that the documentary about him relates him to the messiah.


I completely agree with you there. I appreciate the more humble athletes like Benjarvus Green-Ellis who's never fumbled the football in his entire pro career, ya know?


I completely agree. I think ESPN was humble too when they won an Emmy for their yellow line because I hadn't heard about that until recently.


Agreed. It was so innovative - almost as innovative as the chips they plant in the shoulder pads to record the players' every move. It's like what will they think of next? Ha!


I know! I wonder if they will ever use the chips they have in footballs to decide if a touchdown is valid instead of using replay.


That is a good point. I mean, they can already track location, velocity, speed and rotation, so why not touchdowns as well?


Maybe they can even see how long games are since they think only about 11 minutes are live gameplay!


No kidding, right? I mean, these engineers already make more than the average lifetime earnings of both MLB and NFL players, so they should step their game up... even though they are doing a phenomenal job now.


That stat actually surprises me with how much football players work! Did you know that in the 60s even top bowlers made more than football players?!


I wasn't aware of that, actually. That's sad and unfair - almost as bad as the Saints cheerleaders not being allowed to dine in the same restaurant as the football players.


That's terrible, especially since the cheerleaders need to leave even if they were there first. Talk about no womens rights?


I know. I'm so surprised no lawsuits have been filed yet over that nonsense. I'm also surprised we haven't had a female player drafted yet considering there's no rules forbidding females from playing as long as they meet the eligibility requirements!


Me too! I wonder if the University of Iowa has ever gotten in trouble for having their visiting locker room painted pink.  Wonder if that tactic works?


Ha! Maybe Cumberland should have been placed in a pink lockerroom when Georgia Tech set the highest score record on them by beating them 222-0. Sounds like they needed some sort of motivation!


I'm surprised Georgia Tech didn't just stop trying! How do you feel about players praying after the game? Did you know Jefferson made his own version of the Bible?


I did, actually. In fact, I heard he cut out all the supernatural parts of it with a razor. Do you think they called it the "King Jefferson" version? Ha!


Crazy! And Roosevelt and Adams are the only two presidents who didn't use one at their swearing in!


That is interesting. I also found it interesting that up until the early 1960s, It was a common requirement for kids to read the Bible in school for their elementary education. That really surprised me!


Very interesting! Nice chatting with you!


The NFL? The National Football League? I've heard of it. Is that still around?


Yeah of course it is a big deal nowadays. Much bigger than in the 60 when Bowling was a bigger sport


Bowling was a big sport because people did it so much. On the weekends they would bowl for social purposes. Many people found spouses and lost children that way.


I guess so. Did you know the U of Iowa locker room for visitors is painted pink?


Is that meant to do something to the players' psychology or something? I don't think that would work. It might make them donate to breast cancer research.


I know so not sure what they are trying to achieve with that. Do you know what the highest score in football history is?


The highest score is probably higher than most players' IQ. Was that when the Patriots played the Browns?


Actually it was Georgia Tech against Cumberland, they beat them 222-0


Hm. I figured that Tom Brady gave a biblical whooping to the Browns. Oh well. 222-0? Did Cumberland play with their cheerleaders or what?


Hahah good point, I have no idea but what a defeat. Do you ever watch the ESPN?


Is that like the NFL? Is it football? Or Spanish soccer or something?


It is a channel that shows sports only and they once won an Emmy because they invented the superimposed yellow line in football.


Who is Emmy? And they won her because of a yellow line? That seems like an odd connection.


Emmy is an award and yeah kind of strange but it seems it helps a lot when you are watching the game at home


I never needed an award to help me watch a game, but I guess TV and sports have changed.


Yeah for sure they have. Do you know who Benjarvus Green-Ellis is?


Can't say that I've had the pleasure of his acquaintance.


Me either but he is a great player, a former QB who never fumbled the ball in his career


A QB that never fumbled? That's incredible! I can't barely hold a beer without spilling some on my dog.


Haha there you go. Nice chatting with you.


What do you think about Tom Brady, the football player ?


I was never much a fan but after I saw his Tom vs Time documentary it totally changed my mind.  I give him all the credit he deserves now and yes...I'm a fan now  lol


Me too I really like him, the Pats would not have won the Super Bowl when they were trailing 3-28 without him.  What this Tom VS Time documentary about ?


It's a behind the scenes look at how he prepares himself both physically and mentally for the NFL season.  He pretty much never takes a day off all year long.


Is it related to his TB12 Method ? Some find it a little creepy.


In some respects it is a little bit.  You see some of the health and lifestyle decisions he makes in the documentary.  He credits the TB12 Method book for helping him to stay on top of his game.


Don't you think he should stick to being a football player, and keep his advice to football and physical shape ?


That's a tough call because the book does focus on a heathy diet and lifestyle approach that would crossover to help in football.


Maybe your are right, you cannot really improve just one aspect of your life, your have improve most of them at the same time. It is nearly impossible just to improve your alimentation, if you have a toxic lifestyle.


True.  Did you know that the highest score ever in a football game is when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0?  That seems crazy that it was so high.


Yeah how would you feel if you were in the losing team ? I think I would just laugh it out.


I would throw my hands up and just think "well I am here for the education after all".  lol


I don't think there is anything to learn from that loss, I just hope nobody got injured during it.


Yes I agree.  Former Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis has never fumbled the football once during his NFL career.  That's pretty impressive!


As long as he has played often, because I also never fumbled the football during my NFL career. What do you they do with all the data they gather from the sensors and chips they put in their equipment ?


I don't know.  Seems a little like they are getting too analytical to me.


Maybe it is for television, like the yellow bar for the first down. I can't imagine watching football without it.


Yeah, I think it was the kind of product that people needed but they did not know they needed it until it was shown to them.


True.  In the 1960's top bowlers made 2 times as much money as the top football stars from that era.  That number is probably different now.


Yeah, but still, the average lifetime salary of an engineer is higher that the one of a pro footballer, they earn a lot but just for a few years, I think it says a lot about how low the pro bowler salary is.


Yes.  The engineers have a longer career which makes sense.  It was nice chatting with you this morning!  Hope you have a good day!


Engineer don't have much physical injuries, that helps for having a long career. Thanks for the conversation.


NFL? Yes. Did you know that an average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay? Seems small.


I didn't know that exact figures but I knew it wasn't much. And yet we all watch. Go figure.


We are starved for violence. We like gladiators and combat. Could women be in there though? The NFL has no rule against female players.


I think if they're good enough they should be allowed. But, I wonder if they can get that strong. You?


Had you heard that Tom Brady eats avocado ice cream? I didn't even know there was such a thing.


With all his cash, he can probably get any kind of (disgusting) ice cream he wants.


Yeah probably. Have you heard about his book?


His book on avocado ice cream? Is that a thing?


No the book is more about how he keeps healthy at 40 and his philosophy about life and football.


He probably has a bunch of followers who buy the book. Is it popular?


Well, they say it's a best seller. You sound like you're not a Tom Brandy fan.


I don't really know much about him. I know that he has won many Super Bowls. He married a model. that's it.


I think he is kind of full of himself, and while I'm not really a fan I can't help rooting for him because of his age. At my age I like to see old guys do well.


We all hope to retain the vigor of youth during our sunset years. Yet few of us have access to avocado ice cream.


No, but it sounds kind of good. I like avocado and I like ice cream. I've heard of worse combinations.


I guess I should try it before I judge it. Maybe Tom is onto a winning combination.


Well, he must be doing something right. Hard to argue with that much success.


True. I guess he has many years of playing success still left in him. Anyway, great chatting with you! Have a good evening!


Hi, did you hear about the New England Patriots and Tom Brady?


Yes, I have heard about them but I don't think I've heard any updates about them since the superbowl and recently the news about the Patriot's owner, Robert Kraft. Have you?


Yes, I've heard quite a bit about them. According to Gotham Chopra, Brady's on a spiritual quest as well as his opinion that football has become Brady's religion.


Oh, I think I heard about the "Tom vs. Time" documentary though I've never seen it, have you?


No, I've haven't seen it but I will look for it, it sounds like an inspirational show. I'm interested to find out how spiritual things are connected to football. That seems strange to me.


I forgot where it is being broadcasted, do you know? Is it on TV or Netflix or something? Yeah me too, maybe there's some sort of thing he does that's revealed in the series that allows him to be such a great player!


It airs on Facebook Watch which you have to have a subscription to. It apparently looks at Brady's mental and physical preparation and his spiritaul side as well.


Oh well I don't have a subscription for that, do you? I wonder why they chose that platform to air it on. Yeah, my friend who has seen it told me it completely changed his opinion about the guy, he went from not liking him to actually thinking and respecting the guy.


Well, I don't have a subscription but i figure sooner or later Netflix will get it and I'll watch it then. With as much success as Tom Brady and the Patriots have gotten, you'd think he knows something that no one else is thinking about.


Oh that's true, I hope it does come on Netflix, it might even win an award, like when ESPN won an Emmy for using the yellow line in the games.


Yes, that could happen but think about what real success Tom and the Patriots are garnishing. The have a whole state on their side. Even churches in New England talk about the team on Sundays at the palpit. That's not something that's going on everywhere in the US.


Yeah, for people who aren't Patriots fans living in that area, I think their houses might be teepee'd or something or perhaps painted completely pink like what the University of Iowa did to the visiting football teams' locker rooms.


Yes, that could be, sometimes you don't want to feel the wrath of the opposing team.  But, you have to admit that in last years Super Bowl, the Patriots pulled it out in overtime to win the game and that was very exciting, to say the least.


The super bowl game last year was entertaining and quite good, the TB12 method does work, do you know what the 12 in that term stands for?


Perhaps you're only allowed to eat 12 items per day in the diet?


No, I think it has to do with entire lifestyles of spirituality, fitness, nutrition, philosophies and stuff like that. Did you know that former Patriots RB Benjavus Green-Ellis has never fumbled the football in his NFL career? Thats amazing.


Oh ok, or maybe it has something to do with Brady's jersey number which is 12, I think. That is impressive, perhaps the religion of the game or of Tom Brady helped him achieve that feat!


It could be that you are correct, I'm guessing myself. I do know that it sounds inspirational and like something other teams might want to participate in.that TB12 Method, I mean.


Yeah! do you think schools should require reading the bible as part of their educational curriculum?


It would not be a bad idea in my opinion. Teaching morals and ethics is a good thing. It's been great chatting with you, have a good one.


Nice. DO you have a favorite player or team?


I like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Patriots!! How about you?


Nice same here, I love the Patriots and Brady. Did you know he is an author of a book now too?


Yes, I have not read it yet! But I want to. Have you read it?


I have not, but the guy seems to be everywhere now. Did you know women can play in the NFL too?


Yes, that's fair, as long as they can deal with it. Do you know what the TB12 method is?


Yes it is, How do you like the flavor of avocado ice cream? I love avocado, but have never had it in ice cream!


I love it actually and I hear that Brady keeps healthy by sticking to that kind of ice cream


Okay, I will have to find some and try it. Have you seen the film, Tom vs Tom?


I have not seen it I heard that it is about Brady and him getting ready for the NFL season Have you seen it?


Not yet!  Matthew Slater and Tom are good friends on the team.


Nice. I will be checking that documentary series out. Heard they are placing tracking chips on the players now


Yes, shoulder pads and footballs! I think its a great idea! Thinking its better in the long run for engineers than the average NFL player.


Yeah and they already make more than football players in their lifetime


Yes, Have you seen pictures of the real building in modern day Iraq, the Etemenanki?


I have not but I hear that people believe that that is the Tower of Babel. I would like to visit that for sure


Yes, I want to look that up. I am not sure I would want to visit Iraq right now. Great chat!!


Yeah maybe in the future when things calm down. Same here.


Yes I do. I am a fan of the game. What about you?


Nice me too. Did you know women can play as well?


No I actually did not know that was a fact. I was curious if any woman has ever tried out for a team.


I wonder too and if they have tried they must not have made it yet. Do you know what the highest score in college football is?


Yes, 222-0! Thats amazing. I wonder how bad your team must be to lose so handidly. Can you believe that Tom Brady really wants to keep playing?


Yeah most players his age are pretty much done at this point and hence I guess they make less money than engineers, their careers are shorter


That was interesting as well. I think there is one kicker who is like 47 who said he will keep playing. But with that, I guess you only have a few plays a game where you actually do anything.


Yeah exactly. Did you know ESPN won an Emmy for the superimposed yellow line?


I had seen that before somewhere. Technology has changed the game. I did not know that it was only 11 minutes of actual time.


Yeah it sure has. And yet when you think about it, we are glued to the tv for hours


We are. The super bowl is like 4 hours when you add in all the comcerials. It wasnt a very entertaining game either, but I was happy Brady won again.


Yeah a lot of people were happy about that, including me.On another topic, do you know much about the Bible?


I was raised in the faith but havent really read much of it. I didnt know most children read it up until the 1960s


I see. Yes I am surprised that it was part of the education system for that long Did you know Jefferson created his own version of the Bible?


Yes I did see that, it was fascinating to learn that. I also was interested in the translation of apple being the same as evil


yeah that is pretty cool.Roosevelt and Quincy also opted out of using the Bible to swear in


Suprised that its only been two of them. I wonder their reason


I bet you they were not religious and opted out of it. Do you know much about the Tower of Babel?


I dont. I was interested to look that up. Ive heard how it kind of defines why people speak different language


Apparently people believe that it is in the modern day Iraq, the etemenanki.


Yes I am a fan of football, the american version, are you a fan of that one or soccer but others like to call football in other countries?


American football. Were you aware that in the 60's top bowlers made more than top football players? I can't imagine that now.


Yeah, I don't even think bowling is broadcasted on sports stations or on any stations at all, if it was, would you watch it?


No. I feel like they were randomly on TV when I was little but not for a very long time. Do you have any guess as to what the highest score in football ever was?


Somewhere in the 70s? It's hard to imagine a game being such a high score when there's only eleven minutes of live gameplay!


Wow! That's an insanely small amount of gameplay. Georgia Tech Defeated Cumberland in 1916 with a score of 222-0!


Wow! That's insane! That would hurt my pride a lot but at what point in the game do you just call it quits?


Good question. I didn't know it was even possible to score that many points. It would just have to be constant scores.


Yeah exactly, did you know that the Saints cheerleaders are forbidden from dining in the present of NFL players, such horrible treatment!


That's upsetting. I did hear about that. What really disgusts me is that is the cheerleader was there first and is already eating, she has to stop eating and leave. That makes me very angry. What's the point in that?


Yeah, why is there even such a rule, what benefit does it serve? I think, if anything, that rule just adds to the ego of football players.


I agree. Did you also know that there are tracking chips in players shoulder pads and the football?


Is it to track their speed and movement or impact of tackles perhaps?


It tracks velocity, rotation, ball speed, and location. Why do they not use these as part of making the calls? Why do they rely only on reviews when they have this technology?


Yeah that's a great point! I wonder if the agents use this data to negotiate better contracts and salaries for their players, it could be a great bargaining tool.


I agree. Since they are not doing any of this, it begs the question what are they doing with this data?


Probably selling it to people in this digital age and yet the average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than that of the NFL player, any theories why that's the case?


I have no idea. That's the first I've heard of it. I'm surprised more people don't go for that then rather than hoping for a football career. It would certainly be less hard on your body.


I agree, so that could possibly mean females are quite smart since even though they're allowed to play in the NFL, they don't because it's such a physical and injury inducing sport!


Hi! I love Tom Brady! In fact, I've been wanting to study the TB12 Method aka the athlete's bible that he says helps him stay in top shape at 40 years old. What about you?


I have heard of it, but have not read it. You?


I would like to! I also want to see the Tom vs. Time series that recently premiered on Facebook Watch as well that focuses on his physical/mental preparation as well as his spiritual side.


Sounds awesome. I admire his dedication tot he craft of football, but I am uncertain about his religious overtones.


Agreed! So are you a football fan? I certainly am although I wish it was longer. The 17 week regular season from September to December just isn't long enough for me. Ha!


Yup, me too. And there is only 11 minutes of actual playtime per game. Leaves you wanting more!


So true! And can you believe there are actually no rules against women playing as long as they meet the eligibility requirements? I can't believe we haven't at least had a female kicker by now!


Yeah. That would be a good position.  I wonder what the minimum eligibility requirements?


That's a good question! But perhaps if they're doing it simply for the pay, they'd be better off entering the engineering field since engineers make more than the average lifetime earnings of both MLB and NFL players, ya know?


Sounds about right. But hard to believe that bowlers used to be paid better than NFL athletes!


That is hard to believe, isn't it? Wonder how much someone like Benjarvus Green-Ellis gets paid considering he's never fumbled the football in his entire pro career! That is amazing!


Yeah, and I bet he never dropped his wallet either!  I would give him an Emmy for that performance!  Better than the ESPN Emmy for for creating the superimposed yellow line!


Ha! You are so right about that! And that yellow line was truly innovative. Similar to the chips embedded into the shoulder pads thay records each players every move! That is incredible if you ask me!


Seems creepy to me. Big brother watching your every step...


Yeah true. They also have a chip planted in the ball that tracks location, speed, velocity and rotation as well!


That makes more sense to me. Not as creepy. Like the New Orleans Saints, who restrict movements of Chearleaders. Have you heard of this?


Yes and that's so misogynistic. Can you believe it? I'm so surprised no lawsuits have been filed over that silly rule. It's worse than Georgia Tech once humiliating Cumberland 222-0. Even though that's the highest score in football history, it's still classless. But not as bad as what the Saints do to their cheerleaders.


You want humiliating? Try dressing in a pink lockeroom like they have at Univ of Iowa!


Ha! Can you imagine what that does? It could be a good thing... or very bad! Ha! I know we talked about the athlete's bible earlier, but do you know anything about the regular bible as well? I can't believe it has sold over 5 billion copies. I guess that's why they call it the best selling and most influential book of all time.


Awesome book. I even like the Apocrypha!   Nice chatting!


Are you a NFL fan?  If so, you may find it interesting that many are drawing religious parallels with the New England Patriots.


Yes, New England Patriots players are favored to win super bowl LII, Which could be the sixth NFL championship.


They may do so with the help of Brady's "Athletes Bible"


Football has become Brady Religion, said chopra. He is the one of the best player, Which credits with helping him stay at the top of his game at age of 40.


Yep.  The Pat's have quite a fan base that worships coach Bill Belichick.  The say: "In Bill We Trust."


Other than football, Brady turn into spiritual life for the purpose. It was the great loss to the football fan.


He's not the only one on the team.  Matthew Slater is an evangelist off the field.


Yes, Brady is a kind of messiah figure for a lot of Patriots fans.


I think he's more into health and nutrition than he is religion. He show's no sign of quitting football.


Football are always take healthy food and regular exercise to make them fit for the game. It very essential because they are playing for the nation. Small injury make them very upset.


I bet the fans for Cumberland were upset in 1916.  The got beat by Georgia Tech 222-0.


Surely, Its now also shocking. The university of iowa's locker room for visiting football team is completely painted with pink.


Pink? Wow.  It's funny to know that pro bowlers made more in the 1960's than the top football stars.


Oct 7, 1916 is the sad day for cumberland bulldog. They lose the match with georgia tech.


Yes.  The NFL has no rule against females playing the game.


Cheerleader are not allowed to eating in the same restaurant as any NFL player and if they already dining in the restaurant if any NFL player comes the cheerleader required to leave. It is the biggest rule in the NFL.


Yeah, I heard that about the N.O. Saints.  Also amazing is that there are only 11 minutes of live game play in an NFL game.


NFL uses tracking chips in player shoulder pads to record the movement of the player in the field.


SO high-tech... It's wild to know that the Tower of Babel was likely are real building in Iraq.


Bible is considered the product of divine inspiration and record a relationship between God and human.


Did you hear that the Patriots football team in the NFL won the superbowl?


I wonder if it is because of prayer that they win?


Bradys method 12 is his number from the Patriots.  It involves his avocado ice cream.


Neither have I. I do think it would be interesting though.


I wonder if something weird is going on with the Patriots. Is it just skill?


I dont know, they sure are dominant.  Its like no one can stop them.


Maybe it is his TB12 method that makes him unstoppable.


Could be, he considers football like his religion.


Yes, even the coach said he was concerned that the faith in the game might be more than their faith in church.


People consider him a Messiah.  There is an In Bill we Trust Motto


Yes, I don't even watch football until recently.


I dont watch much because of lack of cable.


I don't have cable but I do have a ROKU which streams shows. It did show the superbowl until the last 2 minutes.


That was the important part, I might need to look into a ROKU.


You should. You buy it once and then you get lots of things free. It was crazy that they cut it at the last moment. I then watched it on my computer.


I do like watching a lot of sports, so that might be a good option.


Yes, you can also buy sports packages just for your taste.


Awesome!  Great Chat!  have a good night.


Good morning!  Do you like football?  Fan of Tom Brady?


Hi! Yes I am to both questions, I also really like Bill Belichick's coaching, I've read books and articles praising his leadership, you?


Yes!  No doubt the best coach of all time I think.  Did you ever see the documentary Tom vs Time which was about Brady?


Oh, I haven't heard about that documentary, is it on Netflix or something?


I watched it on one of those at one time.  Totally changed the way I thought about Brady.  I went from not liking him to being a really big fan.  He puts a lot of work into his craft and it comes through in the documentary.  I think the first couple of episodes were on Facebook.


Oh wow, ok, I'll have to look into that. Maybe it was that documentary that I saw or something else that also changed my perspective on the guy. Have you heard about his TB12 diet?


I haven't heard about it.  Tell me more.


It's a very extreme diet called the TB12 method where he only eats certain natural produce, good carbs, and all organic. It's what allows him to play well according to him, forgot what the 12 stands for though, do you know?


Interesting!  Did you know the NFL has no written rule against female players?


Wow, has there ever been a female player in the NFL? I don't think I recall seeing or hearing in the news that a female has ever played in the NFL, I imagine that'd garner a lot of attention in the media.


Not yet.  But, I'm sure there will be one someday.  There's only an average of 11 minutes of actual live gameplay in an NFL game.  I wish they would play more than that.


With only eleven minutes of live gameplay and yet I devote an entire afternoon and evening! If the games were longer, I think I'd have to spend the whole day in front of the TV, which I don't think I mind being a couch potato


lol  I wouldn't mind it.  I like watching the games because it gives me a chance to unwind before the work week.  In the 1960's bowlers made more than twice as much as the top football stars of that era.


Same here. I wonder if that's still true today, it seems there's an emphasis on salary of football players since the average lifetime earnings of an engineer are also higher than football players. I find that very hard to believe.


I wonder if it's because engineers have longer careers?


Oh, good point. But I imagine multi-million endorsements are probably higher than the players' salary.


That's incredible how they do that with the chips.  They also have them in the footballs to track velocity, etc.


That's pretty neat, do you know if this data has been released?


I am not sure.  I always think it's funny when you hear soccer being referred to as football in other parts of the world outside of the U.S.


Yeah, it really throws me off a bit especially when football is such a big sport in the US. Is soccer one of your favorite sports?


Somewhat.  I'm a big baseball fan!  It was nice chatting with you today!


No, I am a pittsburgh steelers fan, but they lost shortly after they made it to the playoff.


I am sorry to hear about your two best players leaving. I like Tom Brady, I have his bible!


Oh really, that's great, he believe his bible helped him to win games until the age of 40.


I guess so, lol. I don't know if it can help him anymore! Do you watch college football at all?


I like college football better than pro. I watched the big game Alabama vs Clemson, two of the toughest teams.


Yea that was a good game! I am a Iowa Hawkeye fan, did you know their visiting locker room is pink!


yes, I read about that, I think the Hawkeyes are pretty good, but for some reason I always look for more from the players.


i agree, sometimes they disappoint. At least their games are longer in total playtime. nfl games only have 11 minutes


Do you actually believe that? just think about four quarters, quarterback time, running back time, kicking time, not even counting commercials.


I think so. i think the play clock runs so much of the time off before a play is ran.


Just think about the time the players take in a games divided into four quarters. Maybe this just my opinion.


For sure, their bodies alone take the biggest beating of all. Maybe why engineers created chips to track in their shoulder pads.


Yes you are right, I am glad that the nfl improve protection for the players and to track them maybe for their safety.


Yes, ESPN is one of my favorite channel especially when it comes to college football. Do you watch espn a lt.


I do, did you know they won an EMMY for that yellow line that shows the first down on TV? so interesting!


No I didn't know that, I always wonder about the lines on the field. I wonder what they were using before espn came up with that.


For sure, I bet it was so crazy! Good chatting with you friend!


It is crazy, nice chatting with you also.


Good morning! Yes, I am.  What about you?


I watch mostly college, but I tend to watch most during playoff time.


Did you catch the superbowl this year?  Pretty soon Brady is going to run out of fingers to put those rings on!


Actually, I did.  That thing was too long, though.  I sat for 3 hours, makes me mad to think that the average NFL game has only 11 minutes of actual live gameplay.