PromoTheRobot Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 It's looking pretty bad for the NFL this year so what will you do when you need that football fix? There are several options. The UFL: Mostly a TV option for those of us who do not live near one of their 5 teams. (Hartford, Las Vegas, Norfolk, Sacremento, Omaha) Their season has not been released but is expected to begin the second week of August. College Football: Plenty to choose from but let's discuss WNY options. Obviously the UB Bulls are one choice but they were horrible last year and I don't expect them to get much better this year. Still it's close, cheap, and they allow tailgating on campus. Home opener is 9/10/11. They host UCONN 9/24/11. UB Schedule. Syracuse is just 2 hours away, and don't forget Buffalo State and ECC also play. CFL: We joke about the CFL but we may get desperate enough to go to a game. I went to Hamilton last season and had a good time. In fact the best part of Ti-cats games, if you are a Bills old-timer, is how much going to Ivor Wynne Stadium reminds you of going to War Memorial Stadium in the 60's. In fact the CFL season starts in just 3 weeks! Hamilton Ti-Cats schedule. Toronto Argonauts schedule. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 None of the above. Hiking and camping throughout the greatest two months of the year- September and October. Something I have never been able to do my entire life because of the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meark Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Ray Lewis said crime would increase if there was a lock out so I'm preparing... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Go outside with my kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I refuse to watch any form of football other than the NFL and the NCAA. If the NFL doesn't play, my Sundays will open up for more fall golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Drink less. Which could be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBows Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Go to church...the rapture was moved to 10/21/11, so I might as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Im already a bigger NCAA football fan than NFL football fan. Although I love no NCAA team even close to how much I love the Bills (that's partly why I like NCAA more). My Saturdays will be the same as they were going to be. And I'll still have my football fix. I'll just also have my Sundays free to do more productive stuff. I've said this previously when discussing the Bills leaving Buffalo, not having NFL football would probably be a positive in my life. If the Bills leave, I wont watch the NFL anymore as I will have no reason to. No NFL would be disappointing, but I'll live (better). The League is really testing fan loyalty this year, and I think theyre in a for a surprise when they find out most people can live without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreReed83 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Ummm. You forgot the lingerie football league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Ummm. You forgot the lingerie football league? He didn't forget; he was simply creating a legitimate topic for discussion among adults. I can understand why you'd be confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I refuse to watch any form of football other than the NFL and the NCAA. If the NFL doesn't play, my Sundays will open up for more fall golf. This - 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Fishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I don't watch too many other sports either, so probably do a little more camping, and watch more hockey once it starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I have a ton of game films from the 30s, 40s and 50s that I need to watch. It will give me an opportunity to catch up on analyzing players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 None of the above. Hiking and camping throughout the greatest two months of the year- September and October. Something I have never been able to do my entire life because of the Bills. Tape it. Camp, hike. Then go home and watch the tape. Yes, you can have it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Some nice Fall fishing should fill the time just fine. Then there's baseball - don't the baseball playoffs run up thru Thaksgiving now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousetrap08 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 get 10 foot rope and tie on a 20 foot high tree branch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I will probably commit crimes. I had never really considered it before, but now for some reason it seems like the only sensible way to spend my time without football. Anyone else down for a crime spree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Some nice Fall fishing should fill the time just fine. Then there's baseball - don't the baseball playoffs run up thru Thaksgiving now Then hockey and basketball start. You're covered. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsSD Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 This would be the ideal season for no NFL for me, not that I am happy there is a lockout but if there was a lost year I would choose this one. I'll be living in San Diego on the weekends and staying about 90 minutes up the 15 during the week for school. Driving after a day of football would not be a good idea As long as the Bills still come here in '12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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