Random Thought Thread

[Warhead36]

NFL is "hyped" by ESPN because, guess what, that's what fans want to see. The NFL is by far the most popular sport in America. Pretty much everyone likes NFL. Friends of mine that don't have a clue about any other sport at least kinda sorta follow the NFL.

ESPN is a business. If it's consumers want the NFL than they get the NFL. I have no problem with it. I'd rather watch NFL Live than Baseball Tonight and the vast majority of ESPN viewers feel the same way. They aren't idiots up in Bristol. They've made billions exactly because they appeal to their consumers.

---------- Post added September-8th-2011 at 05:30 PM ----------

Oh and blackout rules exist so fans of teams living in the area actually go to the games. Teams lose lots of money by having empty seats at the stadium. I do agree though that at times it can be unfair because some people may live in the area, but not close enough to go to the game and are still subject to blackouts. Still, blacking out the games because they aren't selling out is only costing the NFL more money, so it's a bit of a dilemma. Thankfully as Redskins fans we'll never have to worry about it. Yes I said never because we have hit rock bottom twice this past decade(2003 and 2009)and still haven't had blackouts.

[ixcuincle]

Blackouts are ridiculous because they don't take into account the recession that is taking place. 11% unemployment in TB, and the NFL still has the nerve to black the game out? And then, when those very fans try to watch online, those feeds are shut down? If you're blacked out, life is tough when trying to watch the game. Then again, TB also has trouble with Rays games, even when times were good. Lol.

[STBonecrusher21]

T2 is blowing my mind right now.

And no, not the movie.

[spjunkies]

I already know how this Manning story ends. Watch the Colts get Luck in the draft.

[BlueinBuf]

nevermind I got trolled

[MissU28]

cnn saying that government officials were briefed on specific, credible, but unconfirmed threat to U.S.

[Slacky McSlackAss]

cnn saying that government officials were briefed on specific, credible, but unconfirmed threat to U.S.

...wonderful

[MissU28]

just stay away from dc this weekend....and nyc

[Reic]

John Boehner had a straight up death stare on Obama during his speech.. no flinching..

[MissU28]

why is obama so pissed off

[spjunkies]

John Boehner had a straight up death stare on Obama during his speech.. no flinching..

I dislike that guy more than any politician ever. He just looks like a complete prick.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

why is obama so pissed off

Because congress acts like a bunch of children.

I think he's killing it in this speech. Taking charge, calling people on their bull****, and leading the way. Great to see.

Shame a ton of American's won't have an opinion on this--one way or the other--until some douche on TV or the radio tells them what it should be.

[MonkFan8]

Obama is probably the best public speaker I've had the pleasure to listen to in my life time. Ridiculous how powerful he can be when he really believes in something.

[MissU28]

here's my quick opinion: his hair is getting so grey

[Slacky McSlackAss]

I don't post in the RTT as often as I used to. I think I'm going to start back up soon.