edjr 5,563 Posted August 27, 2020 As much as I love to play devils advocate and try not to be political. I don't have it in me one iota to even pretend this is justified. Doc Rivers statement yesterday made me cringe and want to cry for how misguided he is. He's making millions to coach a kids game and when he says "we" it really is eye roll territory . USA is so focked right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hand 482 Posted August 27, 2020 This country is out of control because people don’t know how to respond when getting pulled over by law enforcement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,485 Posted August 27, 2020 The Cardinals were one of at least six teams to cancel practice Thursday in protest of the Kenosha, Wis. police shooting of Jacob Blake. The Cardinals were joined by the Colts, Washington, Titans, Jets and Broncos. More will surely follow. "There are times when football takes a backburner," Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said. "To see how this affects (players), it’s so tough and hard on those guys. There aren’t a lot of words I can say, and you wish you could, but I just keep going back to making sure they know you care about them and support them above all else." We would expect everyone to return on Friday. SOURCE: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com Aug 27, 2020, 1:11 PM ET Practice we’re talking practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr. Hand said: This country is out of control because people don’t know how to respond when getting pulled over by law enforcement. I think it's easier for certain people to commit violent crimes than deal with getting pulled over. Gee, I wonder what group of people that applies to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 861 Posted August 27, 2020 how long have they been oppressed again..200 years? that's how long they should protest and postpone games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: The Cardinals were one of at least six teams to cancel practice Thursday in protest of the Kenosha, Wis. police shooting of Jacob Blake. The Cardinals were joined by the Colts, Washington, Titans, Jets and Broncos. More will surely follow. "There are times when football takes a backburner," Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said. "To see how this affects (players), it’s so tough and hard on those guys. There aren’t a lot of words I can say, and you wish you could, but I just keep going back to making sure they know you care about them and support them above all else." We would expect everyone to return on Friday. SOURCE: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com Aug 27, 2020, 1:11 PM ET Practice we’re talking practice. Well f*ck them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted August 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: The Cardinals were one of at least six teams to cancel practice Thursday in protest of the Kenosha, Wis. police shooting of Jacob Blake. The Cardinals were joined by the Colts, Washington, Titans, Jets and Broncos. More will surely follow. "There are times when football takes a backburner," Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said. "To see how this affects (players), it’s so tough and hard on those guys. There aren’t a lot of words I can say, and you wish you could, but I just keep going back to making sure they know you care about them and support them above all else." We would expect everyone to return on Friday. SOURCE: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com Aug 27, 2020, 1:11 PM ET Practice we’re talking practice. I'm about 75% sure I'm going to go ahead and cancel my 30 year FF league. If someone else wants to step up as commissioner and continue the league, so be it. I'm done with all this bullchit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,485 Posted August 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Gladiators said: I'm about 75% sure I'm going to go ahead and cancel my 30 year FF league. If someone else wants to step up as commissioner and continue the league, so be it. I'm done with all this bullchit. FF is not what it used to be, bye weeks, Thursday opening day, information readily available, apps that will draft for you, sites that will manage your team, etc. You don’t even have to watch the games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted August 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: FF is not what it used to be, bye weeks, Thursday opening day, information readily available, apps that will draft for you, sites that will manage your team, etc. You don’t even have to watch the games. I agree. For us, it's more about the tradition of getting together with a good group of guys. We can find another reason to get together though without supporting this crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted August 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: FF is not what it used to be, bye weeks, Thursday opening day, information readily available, apps that will draft for you, sites that will manage your team, etc. You don’t even have to watch the games. I don't find this a problem at all. Anyone who puts money on the line does not use apps to draft their team or manage their team. And you could say you hate everything because there is more info out there now. Still same level playing field in the end. I just want politics and social opinions out of sports. If that doesn't end, I'm slowly moving away with my interest in it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 NHL might have Thursday's games postponed https://www.tsn.ca/lebrun-all-signs-point-to-possible-postponement-of-thursday-s-playoff-games-1.1515410 According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, all signs are pointing to a possible postponement of Thursday night's Stanley Cup playoff games. "All signs pointing to possible postponement tonight," LeBrun tweeted. "Source says that’s the likely outcome. But still not fully decided. Lots of conversations among players today." TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger adds that the NHL Players' Association is conducting a call to address the growing sense that players are favouring the postponement. The Hockey Diversity Alliance announced earlier on Thursday that the group formally asked the league to postpone all of the day's playoff games. "We the @TheOfficialHDA have formally requested the @NHL to suspend all playoff games today," tweeted HDA co-founder and San Jose Sharks forward on Thursday. "We strongly feel this sends a clear message that human rights take priority over sports." LeBrun reports that more than 100 players took part in a call with Kane and co-founder Matt Dumba on Thursday afternoon. The Hockey Diversity Alliance, a group comprised of nine current and former NHL players of colour, criticized the league for going ahead with games on Wednesday night while every NBA playoff game, plus three in Major League Baseball and others in Major League Soccer and the WNBA, were postponed. Dreger reported Thursday morning that the NHL was "unlikely to change its position unless driven by the players." Reached Wednesday night before Tampa Bay-Boston began and after the NBA's decision, deputy commissioner Bill Daly said postponing games was not currently being contemplated. Daly added, “Obviously, we will see if the players feel differently and will respond appropriately and as necessary." Thursday's playoff schedule includes Games 3 between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders and the Vegas Golden Knights and Vancouver Canucks. More to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 MLB postponed tonight Nats/Phillies A's/Rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,116 Posted August 27, 2020 I can tell you this, this... will ruin sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 Just now, TBayXXXVII said: I can tell you this, this... will ruin sports. I honestly wouldn't have an issue with this... No games, no pay check... Yeah a lot of them are already set for life, but it would be interesting to see how it would play out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,116 Posted August 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, posty said: I honestly wouldn't have an issue with this... No games, no pay check... Yeah a lot of them are already set for life, but it would be interesting to see how it would play out... People have been waiting and hoping for sports to come back to give them a sense of normality. When players actively take away that from people... the majority of which do not agree with them, it won't end well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 Just now, TBayXXXVII said: People have been waiting and hoping for sports to come back to give them a sense of normality. When players actively take away that from people... the majority of which do not agree with them, it won't end well. Definitely won't, that is for sure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmx 1,584 Posted August 27, 2020 NBA players are easily in the top 0.01% of the most privileged people in the country and they are protesting inequality. Can you even make this stuff up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 364 Posted August 27, 2020 I think it shows amazing intelligence and foresight for the players to cancel sports so that Trump and the RNC get as much viewership as possible. The streaming numbers are about 6x what the DNC pulled so far. The TV ratings are about equal, the first two nights, and what Trump supporter actually watches the news channels, but I suspect the numbers Wed and Thurs will be quite healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 Just now, phillybear said: I think it shows amazing intelligence and foresight for the players to cancel sports so that Trump and the RNC get as much viewership as possible. The streaming numbers are about 6x what the DNC pulled so far. The TV ratings are about equal, the first two nights, and what Trump supporter actually watches the news channels, but I suspect the numbers Wed and Thurs will be quite healthy. LOL!! BRILLIANT!! You know if this was actually brought up to them, they would reverse course... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,563 Posted August 27, 2020 What about the NFL? Are they canceling training camp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 Just now, edjr said: What about the NFL? Are they canceling training camp? There have been some practices canceled... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,563 Posted August 27, 2020 Is this the real reason Webb Simpson withdrew this week? he should say it was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 266 Posted August 27, 2020 18 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: People have been waiting and hoping for sports to come back to give them a sense of normality. When players actively take away that from people... the majority of which do not agree with them, it won't end well. if a person needs sports to convey "normalcy", then that person has a ton more problems than not being able to cheer their " heroes" on. wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, NEWPOSTERGUY! said: if a person needs sports to convey "normalcy", then that person has a ton more problems than not being able to cheer their " heroes" on. wow. Agreed... Not everyone likes sports... I have some friends and co-workers who don't care a rat's ass about sports and it isn't just women... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, nobody said: NBA playoffs back on by the way. Apparently the players' hypocrisy only goes so far too. Lol, focking clowns they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted August 27, 2020 Just now, posty said: Agreed... Not everyone likes sports... I have some friends and co-workers who don't care a rat's ass about sports and it isn't just women... You work with some qweers too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,563 Posted August 27, 2020 17 minutes ago, Gladiators said: You work with some qweers too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 364 Posted August 27, 2020 Apparently, 4Chan caught Lebron James playing Xbox live, for many, many hours, specifically Madden NFL 21, during his night of protest. Just awesome. Focking awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 Add Red Sox/Blue Jays and Twins/Tigers to the PPD list... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, phillybear said: Apparently, 4Chan caught Lebron James playing Xbox live, for many, many hours, specifically Madden NFL 21, during his night of protest. Just awesome. Focking awesome. Ha! Fockin child! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 27, 2020 I look at fantasy the same way I look at horse racing. I’m betting on some animals with numbers and different color jerseys to do well on my behalf. Much like horse racing, I dgaf what they, like the horse, think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,563 Posted August 27, 2020 44 minutes ago, posty said: Add Red Sox/Blue Jays to the PPD list... Combined 25 and 36. Who gives a fock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 27, 2020 Hope they are used to the empty stadiums. People aren’t going to forget this stuff. This is way different than the kneeling crap in 2016. Anyone drawing parallels is clueless. That was a pimple. This is a tumor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted August 27, 2020 NHL ratings always suck among the 4 majors. Playoffs in full swing; the NBA pissing off Americans and then not playing - couldn't be better timing! Gain fans, snag big ratings... 'Nope. Let's enrage our fans and gain woke points.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayJay1971 238 Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Hope they are used to the empty stadiums. People aren’t going to forget this stuff. This is way different than the kneeling crap in 2016. Anyone drawing parallels is clueless. That was a pimple. This is a tumor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 27, 2020 NHL has postponed tonight and tomorrow's games... Sigh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted August 27, 2020 NFL will be next I’m afraid once the season begins. They will feel too much pressure from all the other professional sports. Jeesh I hope not...we shall see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted August 27, 2020 Brian Urlacher: Voice of reason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
