2010 NFL Season Big Pond Pub's Library of Nine Useful Information Links:
* Page 1, post 1, four links and post 7, one link.
* Page 3, post 2, one link and post 7, one link.
* Page 7, post 7, one link (also see page 12, post 7).
* Page 13, post 13, one link.
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Level #1 Challenge - "Three Team Picks, Please" (simple hip shot)... Reference thread page 2, post 5.
*** Twenty nine Big Pond Pub Member selections received:
* Grampy... TENN, CARO, HOUS............. * Rat Snake... PHIL, INDI, GB.
* Svin1... INDI, DALL, BALT.................... * Coronel... INDI, PHIL, SD.
* Mathurine... MINN, INDI, NO................ * Suzianne... INDI, NO, DALL.
* PinkFloyd... SD, INDI, NYGI................. * ChessPraxis... ARIZ, OAKL, CLEV.
* Kiki46... DALL, NYJE, NE....................... * Lil Feather... NO, BALT, NYJE.
* Darvlay... NYJE, GB, BALT.................... * Badwater... INDI, NO, MINN.
* Shortcircuit... NO, NYGI, INDI.............. * Coquette... PITT, PITT, PITT!!!
* KJCavalier... TB, NO, NE...................... * Frank Burns... INDI, NO, SEAT.
* Kes29... CHIC, SEAT, SF....................... * Lady Cynthia... SEAT, CHIC, SF.
* Robbie Carrobie... DENV, DALL, MINN....* Telecomladyj... BALT, INDI, MINN.
* FreakyKBH... CLEV, PHIL, SD.................* Scacchipazzo... DALL, HOUS, NYGI.
* Centipawns... INDI, NO, MINN................* Golfer1... NYJE, MINN, INDI.
* Talisman... NE, TENN, WASH...................* Yeah Boy... INDI, NO, NYJE.
* Paul Leggett... NO, NE, Jack...................* Duecer... JACK, MINN, NE.
* Rich Johnson... INDI, GB, NE..........Wishing each of you an enjoyable season!
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2010 NFL Season Big Pond Pub's Premier Event:
Level #2 (Enhanced Post Season) Challenge... Reference thread page 8, post 9. Thanks.
*** Gramps (Level #1: TENN, CARO, HOUS)
AFC: 1) TENN, 2) HOUS, 3) MIAM, 4) PITT, 5) INDI, 6) SD. /// NFC: 1) CARO, 2) SF, 3) PHIL, 4) ARIZ, 5) MINN, 6) GB.
*** Rat Snake (Level #1: PHIL, INDI, GB)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) BALT, 3) NE, 4) SD, 5) TENN. 6) NYJE. /// NFC: 1) PHIL, 2) GB, 3) NO, 4) SEAT, 5) WASH, 6) ATLA.
*** Telecomladyj (Level #1: BALT, INDI, MINN)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) PITT, 3) NE, 4) DENV, 5) BALT, 6) NYJE. /// NFC: 1) NO, 2) NYGI, 3) DALL, 4) MINN, 5) ARIZ, 6) GB.
*** Golfer1 (Level #1: NYJE, MINN, INDI)
AFC: 1) NYJE, 2) INDI, 3) BALT, 4) SD, 5) NE, 6) MIAM. /// NFC: 1) MINN, 2) ARIZ, 3) ATLA, 4) DALL, 5) NO, 6) GB.
*** Scacchipazzo (Level #1: DALL, HOUS, NYGI)
AFC: 1) PITT, 2) SD, 3) INDI, 4) HOUS, 5) NYJE, 6) NE. /// NFC: 1)DALL, 2) SF, 3) ARIZ, 4) MINN, 5) GB, 6) NYGI.
*** Centipawns (Level #1: INDI, NO, MINN )
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) SD, 3) NE, 4) BALT, 5) NYJE, 6) Pitt. /// NFC: 1) NO, 2) DALL, 3) GB, 4) MINN, 5) NYGI, 6) ATLA.
*** Mathurine (Level #1: MINN, INDI, NO)
AFC: 1) TENN, 2) BALT, 3) NE, 4) SD, 5) NYJE, 6) PITT. /// NFC: 1) NO, 2) SF, 3) ATLA, 4) MINN, 5) WASH, 6) GB.
*** Shortcircuit (Level #1: NO, NYGI, INDI)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) NYJE, 3) SD, 4) BALT, 5) NE, 6) HOUS. /// NFC: 1) NO, 2) NYGI, 3) MINN, 4) ARIZ, 5) DALL, 6) ATLA.
*** Kes29 (Level 1: CHIC, SEAT, SF)
AFC: 1) CLEVE, 2) MIAM, 3) INDI, 4) SD, 5) PITT, 6) NE. /// NFC: 1) CHIC, 2) SEAT, 3) SF, 4) NYGI, 5) CARO, 6) ATLA.
*** Lady Cynthia (Level #1: SEAT, CHIC, SF)
AFC: 1) BUFF, 2) TENN, 3) DENV, 4) NYJE, 5) CLEVE, 6) BALT. /// NFC: 1) SEAT, 2) CHIC, 3) SF, 4) PHIL, 5) GB, 6) TB.
*** Yeah Boy (Level #1: INDI, NO, NYJE)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) NYJE, 3) SD, 4) BALT, 5) NE, 6) TENN. /// NFC: 1) NO, 2) MINN, 3) NYGI, 4) DALL, 5) ARIZ, 6) SF.
*** Kiki46 (Level #1: Dall, NYJE, NE)
AFC: 1) NYJE, 2) NE, 3) MIAM, 4) HOUS, 5) PITT, 6) TENN. /// NFC: 1) DALL, 2) NO, 3) NYGI, 4) GB, 5) CARO, 6) ATLA.
*** Lil Feather (Level #1: NO, BALT, NYJE)
AFC: 1) BALT, 2) NE, 3) INDI, 4) NYJE, 5) MIAM, 6) PITT. /// NFC: 1) NO, 2) DALL, 3) ARIZ, 4) PHIL, 5) MINN, 6) GB.
*** Pink Floyd (Level #1: SD, INDI, NYGI)
AFC: 1) SD, 2) NE, 3) INDI, 4) NYJE, 5) PITT, 6) OAK. /// NFC: 1) DALL, 2) NO, 3) WASH, 4) NYGI, 5) MINN, 6) ATLA.
*** Darvlay (Level #1: NYJE, GB, BALT)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) NYJE, 3) SD, 4) BALT, 5) NE, 6) TENN. /// NFC: 1) GB, 2) NO, 3) DALL, 4) NYGI, 5) ATLA, 6) SEAT.
*** Coronel (Level #1: INDI, PHIL, SD)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) SD, 3) BALT, 4) NE, 5) TENN, 6) NYJE. /// NFC: 1) PHIL, 2) NO, 3) DALL, 4) NYGI, 5) MINN, 6) GB.
*** Badwater (Level #1: INDI, NO, MINN)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) BALT, 3) NE, 4) TENN, 5) SD, 6) NYJE. /// NFC: 1) NO, 2) WASH, 3) DALL, 4) SF, 5) MINN, 6) SEAT.
*** ChessPraxis (Level #1: OAKL, ARIZ, CLEV)
AFC: 1) OAKL, 2) CLEV, 3) TENN, 4) SD, 5) NE, 6) KC. /// NFC: 1) ARIZ, 2) PHIL, 3) CHIC, 4) CARO, 5) NO, 6) WASH.
*** FreakyKBH (Level #1: CLEVE, PHIL, SD)
AFC: 1) CLEVE, 2) TENN, 3) NYJE, 4) SD, 5) INDI, 6) NE. /// NFC: 1) GB, 2) CARO, 3) WASH, 4) ARIZ, 5) NYGI, 6) NO.
*** Paul Leggett (Level #1: NO, NE, JACK)
AFC: 1) BALT, 2) NE, 3) INDI, 4) SD, 5) JACK, 6) CINN. /// NFC: 1) NO, 2) SF, 3) Minn, 4) WASH, 5) DALL, 6) TB.
*** Suzianne (Level #1: INDI, NO, DALL)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) NYJE, 3) SD, 4) BALT, 5) NE, 6) HOUS. /// NFC: 1) DALL, 2) GB, 3) NO, 4) SF, 5) MINN, 6) NYGI.
*** Duecer (Level #1: JACK, MINN, NE)
AFC: 1) BUFF, 2) JACK, 3) CLEV, 4) OAKL, 5) NE, 6) CINN. /// NFC: 1) WASH, 2) Minn, 3) TB, 4) STLS, 5) PHIL, 6) DETR.
*** RichJohnson (Level #1: INDI, GB, NE)
AFC: 1) INDI, 2) NE, 3) BALT, 4) SD, 5) HOUS, 6) TENN. /// NFC: 1) GB, 2) NO, 3) DALL, 4) SF, 5) WASH, 6) ATLA.
Note: Selections received from 23 Big Pond Pub Members as of 31 Aug '10.
Competing in Level #1 Challenge Only: Talisman, Coquette, Svin1, KJCavalier, Robbie Carrobie, Frank Burns.
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2010 NFL Season begins this evening with Minn at NO (favorites by 5.5 points).
So two timely questions for all pub members to consider: What is the NFL besides
a major business venture with a union shop and what has made it so successful?
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIts ability to tap into the natural emotionalism of team loyalty (despite the reality of free agency and the transient nature of 'commitments' within itself) and its ability to maintain a certain level of professional imagery (despite the near-complete lack of character found within itself).
[b]2010 NFL Season begins this evening with Minn at NO (favorites by 5.5 points).
So two timely questions for all pub members to consider: What is the NFL besides
a major business venture with a union shop and what has made it so successful?
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIn my opinion, the NFL owes its success to the way it has crafted its television delivery. The NFL has to be the only professional league where watching a game at home on television is more enjoyable, educational and exciting then watching a game live. From the insane HD camera slow-motion close-ups to the in-depth analysis to the soap opera dramatics, the NFL has reached its pinnacle by virtue of its fantastic programming.
[b]2010 NFL Season begins this evening with Minn at NO (favorites by 5.5 points).
So two timely questions for all pub members to consider: What is the NFL besides
a major business venture with a union shop and what has made it so successful?
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Oh, and fantasy.
Originally posted by darvlayI know where you are coming from, but I could make the same argument about baseball, especially for an educated fan of the sport.
In my opinion, the NFL owes its success to the way it has crafted its television delivery. The NFL has to be the only professional league where watching a game at home on television is more enjoyable, educational and exciting then watching a game live. From the insane HD camera slow-motion close-ups to the in-depth analysis to the soap opera dramatics, the NFL has reached its pinnacle by virtue of its fantastic programming.
Oh, and fantasy.
The replays certainly contribute to the enjoyment of close calls and such, but I think TV makes it far far easier to appreciate pitching. It is hard to see a curve, cutter, or slider at the park, but on TV every pitch can be distinguished with multiple angles and replays. And the knuckleball was made for TV!
However, the biggest purely TV element to me is that commercials during TV broadcasts only come between half innings and pitching changes.
By contrast, God forbid someone should score in football- unless you need to go to the fridge or the bathroom.
One team scored TD- go to commercial break.
We come back, extra point is kicked- go to commercial break.
We come back, the kickoff is made- go to commercial break.
Nevertheless, football has a big advantage on TV over baseball. I am a 44 yr old male with two little girls.
If I go to an MLB game, the fans are great, and strangers act nice to my two little girls.
If I go to an NFL game, I see guys my age acting like they were in college, and the drunkeness and flagrant profane language is such that I no longer consider taking my daughters to be an option- that and the fact that it seems dumb to see the whole stadium sit idle while everyone pauses for a TV timeout!
I would fully expect that hockey and basketball fans might be able to also make cases for those sports, so it probably comes down to the viewer, not the viewing!
Paul
Originally posted by Paul LeggettI love going to the ballpark to see a game (I've been at least 20 times to the Rogers Centre this year) and same for hockey if it wasn't so damn expensive. I've been to more ball games this year then I've watched on the tube. Really, I only go to Bills games to tailgate and party with the locals. The game is always secondary.
I know where you are coming from, but I could make the same argument about baseball, especially for an educated fan of the sport.
The replays certainly contribute to the enjoyment of close calls and such, but I think TV makes it far far easier to appreciate pitching. It is hard to see a curve, cutter, or slider at the park, but on TV every pitch can ...[text shortened]... o make cases for those sports, so it probably comes down to the viewer, not the viewing!
Paul
Football on TV > Football Live
But I agree with you in that it depends on the viewer.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyIt's man's nature to be combative.
[b]2010 NFL Season begins this evening with Minn at NO (favorites by 5.5 points).
So two timely questions for all pub members to consider: What is the NFL besides
a major business venture with a union shop and what has made it so successful?
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Originally posted by FreakyKBHTo what extent do you think subjective "team loyalty" (based on geographic and/or sentimental attachments) along with 'high profile player' fascinations influence, if not often solely determine, NFL Fan pool picks and wagering decisions?
Its ability to tap into the natural emotionalism of team loyalty (despite the reality of free agency and the transient nature of 'commitments' within itself) and its ability to maintain a certain level of professional imagery (despite the near-complete lack of character found within itself).
Just for something to say: I will give my picks for the Season. I'll start with the NFC EAST; Dal Beware of the skins. Reeves fired Shanahan for Designing a passing Offense on Elways arm. He's a Qb coach who happened to pick a live QB. Snycer finally has done something right. SOUTH; ATL. NO was a feel good story(cinderella) for the nation after the Katrina diasaster who played ROAD games all season. Like most teams they will find it's hard to repeat.WEST; SF. Showed the most promise late last season SL looks to start a rookieQB. I think QB's show more promise learning for a season or 2. NORTH; GB. The kid showed proper way to dethrown a superstar. the vikes arent going to just give it away, after all they got the superstar. Adrian needs stidkum on his hands to take this team to a super level. AFC: EAST; NE will probaly be the most exiting div this season. Sanchez wants a great year and MIA looks to throw it's hat in the ring. Go with talent and hope the carwreck didn't shakeup the QB. SOUTH; TEN amped up run gm. Needs Vince to remember pass first then run. Not a real favorite of Run QB's since Cunningham. Indy has problems replacing talent for Peyton HOU wants some also. West; SD div looked like diasaster Rivers will show why they have 1 of only 2 of back-back Off cor. SUPER BOWL WINNERS. NORTH; BAL has showcased a DEF the last few years. Ben put PIT in early hole. Palmer & company looks dangerous.
Originally posted by ChessPraxisIMO, natural and legitimate competition represents a good thing. It provides stimulation and beneficial concentration for children of all ages. Inordinate competition and self indulgent combativeness for their own sake (especially within marriage, business teams and friendship) promote dysfunction, loss of loyalty, bitterness. We all seem to crave timely competition out of a self affirming need to win. We satisfy the need in two primary ways: direct engagement and indirectly as spectators. NFL, whatever its shortcomings, seems to still stand tall in its established surrogate role as a major provider of vicarious experience.
It's man's nature to be combative.
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Originally posted by nativeredkenYou're certainly a far more serious student of the 2010 NFL Scene than I and appear to have a number
Just for something to say: I will give my picks for the Season. I'll start with the NFC EAST; Dal Beware of the skins. Reeves fired Shanahan for Designing a passing Offense on Elways arm. He's a Qb coach who happened to pick a live QB. Snycer finally has done something right. SOUTH; ATL. NO was a feel good story(cinderella) for the nation after the Katr ...[text shortened]... ed a DEF the last few years. Ben put PIT in early hole. Palmer & company looks dangerous.
of informed opinions. Sorry that you were a little late to get your oar in with the pub's two challenges.
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