The Wiz Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Thought this was pretty interesting. I get the idea and they were talking about it on WGR. Quote The Indianapolis Colts need help to get into the playoffs -- but first, they need to take care of their own business by beating the downtrodden Jaguars. In order to keep their professional football players focused on doing their jobs, the Colts are hiding scores of other NFL games involving teams Indianapolis needs to lose during Sunday's affair. "Maybe not to all guys, but if it's a distraction to one guy, that's one guy too many," Colts coach Frank Reich said of the decision, via ESPN. "It's better not to have them up there. It's irrelevant. It can do nothing to add to what we have to focus on. It only has a potential negative effect in our view." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, The Wiz said: Thought this was pretty interesting. I get the idea and they were talking about it on WGR. Does Indy have any fans? I guess it really doesnt matter with cell phones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, Bills fan since 87 said: Does Indy have any fans? I guess it really doesnt matter with cell phones They don't but it's more to keep the players focused on the game they are playing instead of watching the Raven/Bengals score. I can see pros and cons to it. Good to keep the players focused. Bad because if they Ravens are blowing out the Bengals then there really isn't any reason to keep playing players and risking injury if their season is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 If this was at the Ralph, the scores wouldn't be shown until you were walking out the tunnel. Their scoreboard operators are about as good as the ticket office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I think this is a good move. Whoever’s on the field should be giving 100% (with rare exceptions, like your starting quarterback fighting to get an extra few inches instead of sliding if you’re already up 2 scores or something). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Frank is correct, thinking ahead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bills fan since 87 said: Does Indy have any fans? I guess it really doesnt matter with cell phones They've hired Belichick to check anyone in the stadium for phones, padds, etc. Edited December 31, 2020 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Wiz said: They don't but it's more to keep the players focused on the game they are playing instead of watching the Raven/Bengals score. I can see pros and cons to it. Good to keep the players focused. Bad because if they Ravens are blowing out the Bengals then there really isn't any reason to keep playing players and risking injury if their season is over. True, but I guess no one said that Frank won’t know 😂. Honestly though, Reich’s a pretty straightforward guy. I’m sure he won’t pay attention, and wants to play starters the entire game regardless. With that said, it really wouldn’t be bad if someone could relay a Bengals blowout to him so he could pull some starters. Edited December 31, 2020 by SirAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, The Wiz said: They don't but it's more to keep the players focused on the game they are playing instead of watching the Raven/Bengals score. I can see pros and cons to it. Good to keep the players focused. Bad because if they Ravens are blowing out the Bengals then there really isn't any reason to keep playing players and risking injury if their season is over. Well Frank will know. Someone will radio it to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, The Wiz said: Thought this was pretty interesting. I get the idea and they were talking about it on WGR. i agree. Focus on the game. when it’s over you can watch the news feed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Shouldn't this thread be moved to PP&P since it has to do with that whole freedom of the press thing?🤣 Edited December 31, 2020 by Steve O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, The Wiz said: Good to keep the players focused. Bad because if they Ravens are blowing out the Bengals then there really isn't any reason to keep playing players and risking injury if their season is over. Millions of dollars in new player contracts could shift on the last game. Week 17 is often called a job application for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, fasteddie said: If this was at the Ralph, the scores wouldn't be shown until you were walking out the tunnel. Their scoreboard operators are about as good as the ticket office. That is the one of few gripes I have with the stadium outside peeing in the sinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregthekeg Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I bet they will have staff still watching the scores and if they can pull starters you will see them pulled. Just because the players dont see it doesnt mean they wont have an intern or assistant coach watching. Would be foolish not to. Just dont have to tell the players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 29 minutes ago, Call_Of_Ktulu said: That is the one of few gripes I have with the stadium outside peeing in the sinks. Yeah, I love the old stadium, but I never realized how terrible the bathroom situation is until my last visit. In addition to sink peeing, you can miss a significant portion of the game waiting for the bathroom. I have no use for all the fancy bells and whistles these new stadiums have, but waiting 20 minutes to get an open stall is ridiculous, and it’s the one new stadium amenity I’d appreciate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 All that $$$ for a hi-tech scoreboard and you can't use it?? I get the focus thing but this may be a little too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, SirAndrew said: Yeah, I love the old stadium, but I never realized how terrible the bathroom situation is until my last visit. In addition to sink peeing, you can miss a significant portion of the game waiting for the bathroom. I have no use for all the fancy bells and whistles these new stadiums have, but waiting 20 minutes to get an open stall is ridiculous, and it’s the one new stadium amenity I’d appreciate. When they did the remodel, they reduced the size of the restrooms. Instead of making it better, they made it worse. The architects screwed up royally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Gregthekeg said: I bet they will have staff still watching the scores and if they can pull starters you will see them pulled. Just because the players dont see it doesnt mean they wont have an intern or assistant coach watching. Would be foolish not to. Just dont have to tell the players. Huh? There is no scenario where the colts would pull starters. Edited December 31, 2020 by Process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, SirAndrew said: Yeah, I love the old stadium, but I never realized how terrible the bathroom situation is until my last visit. In addition to sink peeing, you can miss a significant portion of the game waiting for the bathroom. I have no use for all the fancy bells and whistles these new stadiums have, but waiting 20 minutes to get an open stall is ridiculous, and it’s the one new stadium amenity I’d appreciate. They need troughs like Wrigley field, it’s a sausage fest but that line usually moves fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: They've hired Belichick to check anyone in the stadium for phones, padds, etc. That link must only work in Canada 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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