PromoTheRobot 3,062 Posted January 31 (edited) I'm wondering if enough TBDers will be following the Alliance of American Football this spring that it would merit its own sub-forum? I will certainly be interested in the league as a secondary source for Bills talent. Thoughts? Who decides on creating sub-forums? Edited February 9 by PromoTheRobot 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptnCoke11 1,033 Posted January 31 I won’t watch a minute of it most likely 5 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frostbitmic 805 Posted January 31 I might tune in once or twice to see how good or bad it is. I also tuned into the XFL once or twice and a couple of other fledgling leagues once or twice but they never won me over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxx 2,762 Posted January 31 AAF, what is that? Awkward As *****? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris66 102 Posted January 31 Have to start giving the wife time on sundays 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Jack 668 Posted January 31 If it lasts more than one season, maybe give it a sub-forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
End The Drought 108 Posted January 31 I’ll definitely tune in to a game or two just to see the level of competition. I’m genuinely interested to see if it’s going to be watchable or just a complete **** show 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWhiteShows 363 Posted January 31 The concept is really interesting. It’s basically AAA football for fans who want Spring football. They aren’t positioning themselves as an NFL rival - more like a feeding system and theoretically some of the AAF players will go on to play on NFL roster this summer/fall. I’ll check it out 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALF 372 Posted January 31 Looks interesting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_of_American_Football Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 1,284 Posted January 31 (edited) Assume you can bet on these games? Edited January 31 by Aussie Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoloinOhio 15,340 Posted January 31 I noticed that AJ Tarpley, former Bills LB who retired after his rookie season due to concussions, is on the final roster for the SD Fleet. He must have changed his mind... trying to get back in the nfl? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay_Fixit 1,548 Posted January 31 I’ll give it a once over but realistically, I’ll care more about what kind of panties Trump is wearing on any given day. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffaloboyinATL 986 Posted January 31 2 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: I’ll give it a once over but realistically, I’ll care more about what kind of panties Trump is wearing on any given day. Ivanka or Melania? p.s. Does the secret service know about this obsession of yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoloinOhio 15,340 Posted January 31 Colton Schmidt is playing for Birmingham 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy KGB 2,088 Posted January 31 What are the cheerleaders wearing ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eball 3,235 Posted January 31 Speaking only for myself -- nope. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bills2ref 572 Posted January 31 I’ll watch it because, why not. Fills the void of the NFL during an extremely long off season. I’m also looking forward to the XFL next spring. It’s nice to have something, anything, in the way of football. I don’t think either have a prayer of surviving more than 1-2 seasons but I’ll watch in the meantime. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoyBatty is alive 414 Posted January 31 Honestly i dont even know what it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st&ten 178 Posted January 31 3 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: I'm wondering if enough TBDers will be following the Alliance of American Football this spring that it would merit its own sub-forum? I will certainly be interested in the league as a secondary source for Bills talent. Thoughts? Who decides on creating sub-forums? Well Promo you forgot to mention that the pay per view option will have topless cheerleaders !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PromoTheRobot 3,062 Posted January 31 (edited) 2 hours ago, ALF said: Looks interesting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_of_American_Football There are some real football names, ex NFL players and coaches, that make me think this will be a real operation. Plus the fact they have actual TV channels (CNS/TNT/NFL Network even) on board gives it an air of legitimacy. Quote Key rules to know. Ebersol has made it a point to note that there's more that makes the AAF and the NFL similar than different. That said, the AAF has introduced a handful of interesting, key differences that separate it from the NFL. Play clock: The AAF's play clock will be 35 seconds, five seconds shorter than the NFL's. Anything less, Ebersol believes, will actually make the games longer due to sloppier play that results in stoppages through incomplete passes, penalties and the like. Timeouts/challenges: There are no television timeouts during games and an ongoing effort to have fewer commercials to reduce overall game time to roughly 150 minutes instead of 180 minutes in the NFL. Additionally, replays will be limited to two coach's challenges for either team. Kickoffs: There are no kickoffs; instead, teams will start drives from their own 25-yard lines. In lieu of an onside kick, each team will have a "fourth-and-10" from their 35-yard line. If the offense converts for a first down, it keeps the ball. These alterations were designed not only with player safety in mind, but as a reaction to what NFL fans find to be among the least interesting parts of the game. Two-point conversions: There will be no extra point attempts after touchdowns, only two-point conversions. Overtimes: To help keep games within a two-and-a-half hour time slot, there will be one overtime session. Each team will start an offensive possession from the 10-yard line, and just like in regulation, two-point conversions are required. Games can end in a tie after the overtime period. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aaf-2019-viewers-guide-schedule-coaches-players-things-to-know-for-new-pro-football-alliance/ Edited January 31 by PromoTheRobot 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridgewaycynic2013 1,772 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Colton Schmidt is playing for Birmingham Duck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmotionallyUnstable 377 Posted January 31 I’m lucky I’m able to dedicate as much of my free time towards NFL in Sunday’s and hockey on week nights. As interested as I am in these “minor” league systems, it’s just not practical for me to watch. That being said, I think it’d be a cool idea to have a forum or thread for updates/highlights/opinions for folks like me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watkins90 216 Posted January 31 I'll be interested to watch some and see the level of play. I think it would be great to have a minor league system in the NFL, as long as they didn't do away with major college football. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rico 1,558 Posted January 31 No EJ, no watch. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
