26CornerBlitz Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) @TomSilverstein Multiple players told a source that the field was like concrete in various places. Many were concerned about it. Both teams are sticking around and will come out and then the Hall of Famers will be introduced. Then halftime concert, according to Baker. HoF’s David Baker: "We heard their concerns. Though t’s a difficult decision, fans came a long way, but it’s the only decision to be made." Edited August 7, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) i haven't watched or won't watch any of the olympics. the only reason i realized it was on was because there was some tabloid about scandal for the gymnastics team. You'd have to specify which team was involved in the scandal. Seems like every team has something going on? You talking about the girl from Cali that is representing Belarus? pretty much anything involving the Russian team? something else? Yes, that Women's 100 butterfly Finals would have captured the attention of every NFL fan in America... Do you think more people would watch a preseason game that happens every year and has about 2% of the starters playing (for less than maybe 2 series) or something that happens once every 4 years? I would tune into the HOF game if it was on also but after about the first 10 minutes it would just be background noise. Plus I think there are more America fans than NFL fans. Edited August 7, 2016 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Yes, that Women's 100 butterfly Finals would have captured the attention of every NFL fan in America... In defense of The Wiz.......there is a small but very vocal contingent of rabid long jump fans here on TSW........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) In defense of The Wiz.......there is a small but very vocal contingent of rabid long jump fans here on TSW........ I appreciate the support. Seriously though, it's a difference in 19.6 TV rating (going by London's ratings) for the Olympics vs a 6.9 rating for the HOF game and the possibility of losing a star player for however long. The NFL would prefer to have it happen in season. Bills Giants got a 5.2 and it wasn't even during the olympics. Edited August 8, 2016 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Let 22 drunk fans play some good ole fashion backyard football. Bring it back to the roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I blame Whaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I blame Whaley. Finally someone that is showing good logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 The NFL has many decades experience with playing fields, how in the world could they screw this up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I blame Whaley. Tom Benson is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 You'd have to specify which team was involved in the scandal. Seems like every team has something going on? You talking about the girl from Cali that is representing Belarus? pretty much anything involving the Russian team? something else? Do you think more people would watch a preseason game that happens every year and has about 2% of the starters playing (for less than maybe 2 series) or something that happens once every 4 years? I would tune into the HOF game if it was on also but after about the first 10 minutes it would just be background noise. Plus I think there are more America fans than NFL fans. us gymnasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Canceled because of paint.Anyone else confused?I mean they play on snow,ice and rain.I'm all for player safety but unless it's led paint lit on fire I don't get it. Read the second article linked and look at the pics. Certain areas are nothing but rubber pellets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eme123 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I say unfair competitive advantage for GB/IND because they play one less pre season game than the rest of the league. These two teams get off injury free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I say unfair competitive advantage for GB/IND because they play one less pre season game than the rest of the league. These two teams get off injury free. not really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Yes, that Women's 100 butterfly Finals would have captured the attention of every NFL fan in America... That doesn't interest me, but watching girls play beach volleyball, in basically oversized thongs, caught my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 I say unfair competitive advantage for GB/IND because they play one less pre season game than the rest of the league. These two teams get off injury free. I'm not sure if this is sarcasm or you don't understand how preseason scheduling works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Josh Allen Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Field gate it's Tom Brady's fault I say give him the rest of the season off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 So pissed. I made snacks, and was going to break out the Octoberfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) There was a football game tonight?? Huh..... Edited August 8, 2016 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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