edjr 5,561 Posted September 18, 2017 Its sad. Our first league... i was in high school... im 50 now. The rules were so crazy. Draft 2 of each... no waivers. Every 4 weeks supplemental draft. If both guys hurt.. was an empty slot till sup draft. So many evolutions of rules and scoring. League core of 7 stayed together since this past year. Entry fee never changed... 25 dollars lol. We used to have a golf day.. 18 holes then draft in clubhouse... then scramble another 9. Those were the days. Getting old sucks My 1st league was 1990. we had 12 people. We used a deck of cards to select draft order. We drafted by each position. Drafted QB, then redrew cards and then RB and redrew cards. Same kid got number 1 for QB and QR Montana and Rice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 18, 2017 Stated in 93. We still use cards today to select draft position based on last year's finish. Lowest team gets most cards..basically a NBA Lottery system. Our commissioner used to tally the scores and send out a mailer. Of course one of the things was to think of a team name. I went for Michigan Militia. Just thought it sounded OK. So every week I would get a letter sent to me addressed to Michigan Militia c/o Supermike. This was before the whole Oklahoma CIty bombing. I am absolutely positive the Feds took a peek into my life based on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,561 Posted September 18, 2017 The days of having to wait till the Monday morning paper to tally the scores Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,545 Posted September 18, 2017 The days of having to wait till the Monday morning paper to tally the scores USA today or fock off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,561 Posted September 18, 2017 USA today or fock off Nope. The National > all else Sure it may have only been 1 year, but it was the best by far for box scores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted September 18, 2017 The days of having to wait till the Monday morning paper to tally the scores USA today or fock off I was commissioner for our league. On my honeymoon was running around trying to find a decent newspaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,484 Posted October 5, 2017 Ratings are still down and that is from lasts bad numbers. If you take Dallas out of the equation they are disastrous. I guess the election wasnt as important as the MSM thought. http://www.sportsmediawatch.com/nfl-tv-ratings-viewership-nbc-cbs-fox-espn-nfln-regular-season-playoffs/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,913 Posted October 5, 2017 Heck of job Goodelly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beyond Chaos 75 Posted October 5, 2017 USA today or fock off I agree USA today had all the info I needed. Including 4th down stops for defense and 4th down conversion for the 1 coach position in my old leagues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted October 5, 2017 Another US business goes under - thanks Trump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 6, 2017 Not surprising the same mentality that makes people burn down their own neighborhood when they protest is present by wrecking their livelihood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 6, 2017 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/06/thursday-night-football-gets-strong-rating-on-cbs-nfl-network/ Thursday night’s Patriots-Buccaneers game generated a strong rating for CBS and NFL Network. The game had a combined 11.1 overnight rating, up 26 percent from the Thursday night game in Week Five of last season, which also aired on both CBS and NFL Network. Apples-to-apples year-to-year comparisons of Thursday Night Football ratings are a little difficult because the league makes changes about which games air exclusively on NFL Network and which games are also on a broadcast network, either CBS or NBC. But generally speaking, Thursday night ratings this year are up, when comparing NFL Network-only games this year to NFL Network-only games last year, and when comparing broadcast network games this year to broadcast network games last year. There’s been much hand-wringing about NFL ratings over the last two years, but there’s little doubt that the NFL remains the most-watched programming on American television. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,561 Posted October 6, 2017 Remember when MASH was the most watched? Why didn't they get billions? anyway, I didn't watch that rubbish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,484 Posted October 6, 2017 Almost all programming has new episodes maybe once a week. The NFL broadcasts 5-7 games a week so it should be the most watched. What many seem to be overlooking is that if you have a small leak in your tire, radiator, etc. you dont wait until it ruptures to fix it. The NFL is losing ratings and it should not be ignored, once people leave the majority will not go back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 6, 2017 Patriots have a loyal following to watch them and Tampa seems like the Raiders i.e. black fan base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,380 Posted October 6, 2017 They are now counting bars and restaurants in their ratings. Sad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,484 Posted October 10, 2017 NFL rating are still down but Dallas fans are still keep this from being a disaster. And thiese numbers are down from last year when the election caused the viewership to drop. http://www.sportsmediawatch.com/nfl-tv-ratings-viewership-nbc-cbs-fox-espn-nfln-regular-season-playoffs/ Our Sunday kickoff tee time for 2 from last year is now a group of 2 foursomes. It is getting crowded out there and I don’t like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 10, 2017 Rules change underway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,380 Posted October 10, 2017 Might be too late for the NFL. https://i.redd.it/w5d26cbmazqz.png Why the NFL gets tax breaks and allowed to break antitrust laws is beyond me. They have screwed over cities time and time again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted October 10, 2017 Th guys spending millions for the las vegas franchise are like wtf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,484 Posted October 10, 2017 Might be too late for the NFL. https://i.redd.it/w5d26cbmazqz.png Why the NFL gets tax breaks and allowed to break antitrust laws is beyond me. They have screwed over cities time and time again. They are part of the Swamp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,484 Posted October 23, 2017 BOSTON (CBS) — For most of the 2016 season, the NFL largely blamed the U.S. presidential election for a decline in TV ratings. But with the league’s numbers down another 7.5 percent so far in 2017, amid a growing backlash to players’ national anthem protests, the owners are finally taking the ratings decline seriously. . . Nielsen reported earlier this week that the NFL’s TV ratings were down by 7.5 percent compared to the first six weeks of the 2016 season. But numbers reported to the owners at the meeting were even more alarming. Twenty-five of 31 NFL teams (excluding the Chargers) are experiencing local declines in ratings, including an 8 percent drop for the Patriots, 7 percent for the Cowboys, and 6 percent for the Steelers. Only the Chiefs, Buccaneers, and Lions are up by more than 5 percent. http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/10/19/nfl-tv-ratings-decline-owners-meeting/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,380 Posted October 23, 2017 BOSTON (CBS) — For most of the 2016 season, the NFL largely blamed the U.S. presidential election for a decline in TV ratings. But with the league’s numbers down another 7.5 percent so far in 2017, amid a growing backlash to players’ national anthem protests, the owners are finally taking the ratings decline seriously. . . Nielsen reported earlier this week that the NFL’s TV ratings were down by 7.5 percent compared to the first six weeks of the 2016 season. But numbers reported to the owners at the meeting were even more alarming. Twenty-five of 31 NFL teams (excluding the Chargers) are experiencing local declines in ratings, including an 8 percent drop for the Patriots, 7 percent for the Cowboys, and 6 percent for the Steelers. Only the Chiefs, Buccaneers, and Lions are up by more than 5 percent. http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/10/19/nfl-tv-ratings-decline-owners-meeting/ Lions!!!! I haven't watched since week 3 (I think). Don't worry as they continue to lose those ratings will drop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted October 23, 2017 Lions!!!! I haven't watched since week 3 (I think). Don't worry as they continue to lose those ratings will drop. Yep...And they will continue to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLS 313 Posted October 23, 2017 Football, and sports in general is ENTERTAINMENT. Period. It's just one way humans take a break from the bullsh1t of daily life. If your beer company started putting political statements on it's products, less people would buy it. I don't know if it's Goodell's fault, politics, or maybe because today's youth aren't as interested in 'macho' sports and competition in general (elaborate on your own as to why that would be), but I know I don't enjoy watching it as much anymore. I used to get up at 7 or 8am on Sunday and scour the channels for anything football related. I'd be on the phone to our commissioner twice before 10am for drop/adds. I'd watch football all day, watch ESPN NFL Primetime until I saw all the scores and highlights. Then I'd watch the local news at night to recap the Vikes games. It's just not as exciting anymore. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted October 23, 2017 I myself blame the patriots. Pretty much 90% of the fan bases know there teams have no shot, especially those with hopes of taking the AFC. It has to be demoralizing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,913 Posted October 23, 2017 Football, and sports in general is ENTERTAINMENT. Period. It's just one way humans take a break from the bullsh1t of daily life. If your beer company started putting political statements on it's products, less people would buy it. I don't know if it's Goodell's fault, politics, or maybe because today's youth aren't as interested in 'macho' sports and competition in general (elaborate on your own as to why that would be), but I know I don't enjoy watching it as much anymore. I used to get up at 7 or 8am on Sunday and scour the channels for anything football related. I'd be on the phone to our commissioner twice before 10am for drop/adds. I'd watch football all day, watch ESPN NFL Primetime until I saw all the scores and highlights. Then I'd watch the local news at night to recap the Vikes games. It's just not as exciting anymore. Were getting old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted October 23, 2017 I myself blame the patriots. Pretty much 90% of the fan bases know there teams have no shot, especially those with hopes of taking the AFC. It has to be demoralizing. Ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,578 Posted October 24, 2017 I heard something today on one of the talk shows, that Goodell was about to get an extension and now the owners are having discussions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted October 24, 2017 games like this one don't help.... you have to call face masks, but early on there was no flow due to all of the calls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted October 24, 2017 games like this one don't help.... you have to call face masks, but early on there was no flow due to all of the calls. I hate bad calls but you can only blame the players for those 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,913 Posted October 24, 2017 Goodell is the proverbial turd in the punch bowl. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted October 24, 2017 Goodell is the literal turd in the punch bowl. Fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 24, 2017 Great business model by the NFL. Cater to the 10% or less of players who want to do this sh!t instead of catering to the customers. They'd better put a tourniquet on this (make a rule to stand) before too many folks get used to doing something else on Sundays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 24, 2017 Great business model by the NFL. Cater to the 10% or less of players who want to do this sh!t instead of catering to the customers. They'd better put a tourniquet on this (make a rule to stand) before too many folks get used to doing something else on Sundays. It is 11 guys. About 1%. If the league puts in a rule to prevent it, then that number goes up. They have to manage this, but not squash it. Ratings went down even more last year before the kneeling. Their 4 shows are 4 of the top 8 series on TV by ratings. Ratings are down for many top shows (Big Bang, Walking Dead, etc.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 24, 2017 It is 11 guys. About 1%. If the league puts in a rule to prevent it, then that number goes up. They have to manage this, but not squash it. Ratings went down even more last year before the kneeling. Their 4 shows are 4 of the top 8 series on TV by ratings. Ratings are down for many top shows (Big Bang, Walking Dead, etc.) The ratings are down FROM last year so it's getting worse since the kneeling. And it's more than 11 guys. Didn't the whole Saints team kneel Sunday? I think so and it was bad timing as a plane was flying overhead to honor a fallen police officer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,913 Posted October 24, 2017 The ratings are down FROM last year so it's getting worse since the kneeling. And it's more than 11 guys. Didn't the whole Saints team kneel Sunday? I think so and it was bad timing as a plane was flying overhead to honor a fallen police officer. They didn't. Please post this dribble. We lost a good man last week. They love our men in blue. I'll bet you a weeks salary to any charity of your choice that this didn't happen. Shut up and sit down. Prove me wrong fawk head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 24, 2017 http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/10/16/saints-players-stay-on-knee-during-moment-of-silence-for-fallen-police-officer-and-fans-arent-happy/ http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/10/saints_fan_boo_players_who_kne.html Happy Easter Bunny.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 24, 2017 The ratings are down FROM last year so it's getting worse since the kneeling. And it's more than 11 guys. Didn't the whole Saints team kneel Sunday? I think so and it was bad timing as a plane was flying overhead to honor a fallen police officer. Ratings are down from last year, but they were down MORE last year (compared to previous year). Wrong on the entire Saints kneeling. One of the guys working with Goodell is Doug Baldwin. He is the son of a cop and he thinks the discussion needs to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 24, 2017 Wrong. One of the guys working with Goodell is Doug Baldwin. He is the son of a cop and he thinks the discussion needs to happen. What part of what I posted was wrong? That they knelt (the whole team or the majority of it)? I don't care who is working with Goddell and what he thinks. He's not the focking customer; I AM. You don't cater to the employees when it impacts the bottom line unless you're okay with going the fock out of business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
