It was make the league score more. It started with the Brady and Palmer when they got hit below the knees and wore their ACLs. Now its spread to the WR's.
I know. I certainly love to see some scoring, yards and big plays too. But it was too much this season. Outrageous scoring and yards. What, two QBs broke Marino's record that stood since '84, in the same season? Defenses are handcuffed now and this has resulted in inflated numbers. 300 yards used to be a great game. These guys eclipse that nearly every week. How much longer till we have guys putting up Arena Football numbers? I understand that touchdowns put fans in the seats. Guess I'm more of a purist than I thought I was.
It was primarily to protect the quarterback, and rightly so. Troy Aikman and Steve Young have over 20 concussions between them. It's not right to put them (QB's) at further risk.
I agree to a certain extent, but it's spread to other positions as jludwig noted. And QBs are still football players. While I do believe some regulation to protect the QBs was necessary, I also believe they put more weight on higher scoring offenses (higher ratings). Probably accomplished this too.
Just remember the outcry after LSU-Bama game (1st one), the majority of fans found the game boring. I thought it was a great game but I appreciate that style of football. I could not turn the game away to an offensive showcase which the score ended up being 52-45. I preferred the 9-6 game. I guess I am in the minority. I also like a good 0-0, 1-0, or 2-0 baseball game.
I was hoping it would be a GIANTS Raven match up so the GIANTS could avenge their last Super Bowl loss to them. I'll gladly take the GIANTS beating up on New England again though...
I'll admit I'm not handling it well. I hate losing the way both Baltimore and SF did. To have both games, but especially the one I had a rooting interest in, decided the way they were after these players played so hard for 3 hours. Kinda makes you sick. I know it happens all the time. But a heart just sinks when you've invested so much in a team and it ends like that. I'll get over it, but it might take a while.
I'll admit I'm not handling it well. I hate losing the way both Baltimore and SF did. To have both games, but especially the one I had a rooting interest in, decided the way they were after these players played so hard for 3 hours. Kinda makes you sick. I know it happens all the time. But a heart just sinks when you've invested so much in a team and it ends like that. I'll get over it, but it might take a while.
Look on the brite side, at least you don't have to change your signature for a month!
I'll admit I'm not handling it well. I hate losing the way both Baltimore and SF did. To have both games, but especially the one I had a rooting interest in, decided the way they were after these players played so hard for 3 hours. Kinda makes you sick. I know it happens all the time. But a heart just sinks when you've invested so much in a team and it ends like that. I'll get over it, but it might take a while.
Look on the brite side, at least you don't have to change your signature for a month!
This is true. However, on my other forum I'm sporting a Minnesota Gopher. Can't wait to take that down next week!
Both teams are there because the other 2 teams made some stupid mistake at the end and gave it to them. Wow that's something to be proud of. This just may be the lowest rating SB on TV ever. Of course that's coming from a Packer Fan!
The only difference between a rut and a Grave is the depth. So get up get out of that rut and get moving!! Time to work!!
Like Dwight, I slept just fine last night. If I have a chance to do something outdoors, I'll skip the Super Bowl no matter who is playing. I'm a lousy spectator and will skip any sporting event to go fishing or hunting.
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It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
Like Dwight, I slept just fine last night. If I have a chance to do something outdoors, I'll skip the Super Bowl no matter who is playing. I'm a lousy spectator and will skip any sporting event to go fishing or hunting.
Ditto Dave!
RC51, what the heck happened to them? (GB) I'm really not interested in the SB after their loss.
