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Walking Tall

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  1. 4 minutes ago, Tiberius said:

    How does this relate to the topic of a child getting a gun and murdering people? 

     

     

    I asked you a straight up question. One that doesn't fit your narrative. You are saying the incident with the kid is a gun issue. I'm asking you if it is a gun issue when an officer kills a black person? You can handle sub-topics, can't you?

     

    Or, in the below linked incident, was it a knife issue?

     

    https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/04/09/300872511/many-students-stabbed-cut-at-pennsylvania-high-school

     

     

  2. 1 hour ago, finn said:

    It's not a feeling, it's a suspicion; there's a difference. I watch because the refs can't determine the outcomes, they can only influence it. I don't think the players, coaches, or even most refs are biased. But I do think some refs have been given a powerful incentive to see or not see holding, say, on critical plays. Again, it's just too easy to tip the balance if one is inclined to. Taunting, roughing the passer, Offside, pass interference... All judgment calls. 

     

    It's much more pleasant to think all NFL refs are just ordinary joes doing their job with perfect integrity. I don't blame you for sticking with that belief. 

     

    There's a difference?

     

    You "suspect" the league is fixed. 

     

    Whatever. Same stance. If you suspect the leafue is fixed and contiinue to watch it and spend money on it....

    1 hour ago, billsbackto81 said:

    Probably because deep in their hearts they want to believe that their team will at some point benefit from the BS calls that favor opponents. 

     

    So then they rooted for a team that won a fixed league. If that would bring those fans enjoyment, I guess whatever.

  3. 2 minutes ago, finn said:

    Until recently, I agreed. But think of the incredible sums of money being bet now on every game. The NFL itself doesn't need to be corrupt. All it takes is one organization to contact key refs in key games and offer a deal. Maybe not even a very nice deal. Have you read anything about organized crime? NFL refs should be in a witness-protection type program. 

     

    I don't think there's a wide conspiracy to fix games. But I suspect that many refs have been persuaded to look for opportunities to ensure the spread is covered (or not covered). So much money is involved, and it's so easy to get away with, that I think it's naïve to think that deliberate bias isn't a major factor in today's game. If World Cup soccer can be corrupted, so can the NFL. 

     

    Sometimes paranoids have real enemies. 


    Why would you even watch the NFL if that’s the way you feel?

  4. The thing I don’t understand….if some of you guys really feel that the refs are out make sure a couple select teams win, why in hell do you follow the NFL? If for even a second I felt the league was rigged I’d dump the sport in a hurry. I’m not about to watch a league that has the same credibility, or even less, than the WWF.

     

    Could one of you conspiracy theorists please explain why you are a fan of this league? 

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  5. 3 minutes ago, Dr. Who said:

    Bama, Michigan, UGA, Cincy should be the order. Think that is just, moreover, it would give one the most enjoyable playoff match ups.

     

     

    That's the way I see it. I think Michigan could make an arguement for #1 but Bama gets it and the committee doesn't want to see an Alabama-Georgia rematch in the round of 4.

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  6. 2 hours ago, teef said:

    it means a lot when someone goes out of their way for you like this.  i did some work for a family member of an employee as a favor, and in no way expected anything in return.  a few months later, he hands me a signed josh allen bills helmet.  i'm looking at it in my office right now.  

     

    You must be looking at yourself in the mirror because I'm sure you have that on your head as we speak.

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