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Is he the bearded guy that always wears his hat backwards?
yup
Is he the bearded guy that always wears his hat backwards?
I don't think a second thread is worth it, because that stuff is boring. Most of us here watch football to see grown ass men dance.
So I'm posting this up to actually gauge real interest in an "advanced" football thread. I've been talking with chuckddd, squicken and LJ to get their opinions and here's the basics about the thread:
- Advanced and even novice talk on football: Schemes, football 101, film study/breakdown. Specific team strategy is fine as well. If you want to get into why you think your coordinator sucks that's fine but give specific examples/analysis that goes outside of "Dude doesn't make good half time adjustments!" Really? Why? Prove it!
- All-22 film breakdown ties into that. Posting articles/links doing the same is fine as well and can be discussed.
- Typical weekly thread memes are out. Not saying a little ribbing here and there is bad (and we certainly want to keep it fun) but we have plenty of that in main weekly threads already so keeping it a bit more focused is the goal. No Gatas, you people, freeman taco jokes etc. and all of that shit.
- Conversation can be as simple as "What is a 3-4" and that's ok. If it's something that folks are interested in, we can do a simple FAQ on football basics that answer such questions (I'm glad to write it and it can be added to) for newbies.
- General team or NFL related news like FA signings, GM/coach changes etc should be in the weekly or offseason threads as normal
- Draft analysis and prospect analysis is fine!
Thoughts? If there's really no interest in it, then that's fine. It doesn't hurt and if the answer is a resounding no I won't bother putting the work into it.
I think this is a great idea. I've been trying to follow these threads all season now and I just feel lost with all the in-jokes and whatnot when really I just want to learn more about the game itself rather than how many tacos Josh Freeman had for breakfast.
I think the thread is a great idea. It would be best for the topic in terms of longevity if the OP was pitched as more of a friendly introduction to the sport though (despite the actual purpose of the topic being for higher level discussion).So I'm posting this up to actually gauge real interest in an "advanced" football thread. I've been talking with chuckddd, squicken and LJ to get their opinions and here's the basics about the thread:
- Advanced and even novice talk on football: Schemes, football 101, film study/breakdown. Specific team strategy is fine as well. If you want to get into why you think your coordinator sucks that's fine but give specific examples/analysis that goes outside of "Dude doesn't make good half time adjustments!" Really? Why? Prove it!
- All-22 film breakdown ties into that. Posting articles/links doing the same is fine as well and can be discussed.
- Typical weekly thread memes are out. Not saying a little ribbing here and there is bad (and we certainly want to keep it fun) but we have plenty of that in main weekly threads already so keeping it a bit more focused is the goal. No Gatas, you people, freeman taco jokes etc. and all of that shit.
- Conversation can be as simple as "What is a 3-4" and that's ok. If it's something that folks are interested in, we can do a simple FAQ on football basics that answer such questions (I'm glad to write it and it can be added to) for newbies.
- General team or NFL related news like FA signings, GM/coach changes etc should be in the weekly or offseason threads as normal
- Draft analysis and prospect analysis is fine!
Thoughts? If there's really no interest in it, then that's fine. It doesn't hurt and if the answer is a resounding no I won't bother putting the work into it.
So I'm posting this up to actually gauge real interest in an "advanced" football thread. I've been talking with chuckddd, squicken and LJ to get their opinions and here's the basics about the thread:
- Advanced and even novice talk on football: Schemes, football 101, film study/breakdown. Specific team strategy is fine as well. If you want to get into why you think your coordinator sucks that's fine but give specific examples/analysis that goes outside of "Dude doesn't make good half time adjustments!" Really? Why? Prove it!
- All-22 film breakdown ties into that. Posting articles/links doing the same is fine as well and can be discussed.
- Typical weekly thread memes are out. Not saying a little ribbing here and there is bad (and we certainly want to keep it fun) but we have plenty of that in main weekly threads already so keeping it a bit more focused is the goal. No Gatas, you people, freeman taco jokes etc. and all of that shit.
- Conversation can be as simple as "What is a 3-4" and that's ok. If it's something that folks are interested in, we can do a simple FAQ on football basics that answer such questions (I'm glad to write it and it can be added to) for newbies.
- General team or NFL related news like FA signings, GM/coach changes etc should be in the weekly or offseason threads as normal
- Draft analysis and prospect analysis is fine!
Thoughts? If there's really no interest in it, then that's fine. It doesn't hurt and if the answer is a resounding no I won't bother putting the work into it.
Good luck with the new thread, I hope it flops so I can laugh at you nerds. DO YOU EVEN LIFT?
Good luck with the new thread, I hope it flops so I can laugh at you nerds. DO YOU EVEN LIFT?
You'd probably just leave as soon as someone started trolling the Steelers with honest to goodness film break down. So no big.jakncoke said:Good luck with the new thread, I hope it flops so I can laugh at you nerds. DO YOU EVEN LIFT?
As far as the faq, leave it loose. We can amend it as it goes along. Just start with the basic rules and positions.
Lifting a bottle doesn't count.Yes.
Yes.
You'd probably just leave as soon as someone started trolling the Steelers with honest to goodness film break down. So no big.![]()
football nerdsGood luck with the new thread, I hope it flops so I can laugh at you nerds. DO YOU EVEN LIFT?
I don't have to come at you, I simply jump over youbout three-fiddy brah
come at me!
4-3 is 1, duh
2nd thread is going to lead to a lot of bannings once the wussies that can't handle seeing their team lose jump ship to the technical thread and force us to track them down.
Of course I do. I'm just giving you shit cause you're hating on professorial football!jakncoke said:You don't read my posts![]()
Because if you did, you'd see I'm brutally honest about them.
Both will be covered. I think keeping it basic off the bat is the way to go and expanding as we go.XiaNaphryz said:I'd argue adding basic formations and terminology as well.
Perfect! Forgot you did these Eli avatars for me.chuckddd said:Also, I can make a quick header graphic, if bucket doesn't want to.
Is it the Superbowl yet?
I usually don't pay attention to the Patriots season until the AFC Championship game.
GO PATS!
you clipped the part of the image that shows me holding a ball between my feetGreg v Shake
Is it the Superbowl yet?
I usually don't pay attention to the Patriots season until the AFC Championship game.
GO PATS!
A thread to just talk about football again would be nice. This thread is trending towards NBA-GAF levels of in-jokes on top of in-jokes on top of in-jokes.
you clipped the part of the image that shows me holding a ball between my feet
the ball in my hand was just a diversion for my 10ft foot dunk
Ack. the temp is down to 37F. Cold and rainy. Kind of miserable. summer when?
This is that shitty Gulf cold. Humid and damp. Chills you to the bones so layers dont matter a lot. Worst part of the year.
Last known Tim Thomas sighting:So did Tim Thomas retire or not
I'm pretty sure one banning would go a long way. Hint fucking hint.
Good luck with the new thread, I hope it flops so I can laugh at you nerds. DO YOU EVEN LIFT?
lolol
A second thread would probably make me cry when LJ breaks down Kubiaks repeated stupidity and I realize Houston will never win anything ever again (across sports).
Edit: Cold rain is best weather. Justifies lethargic behavior and lack of production at work.
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LOL just noticed Foster's disapproving head shake.
I'm still depressed.
37 isnt cold, but 37 and raining is quite miserble. cold rain sucks.
I'm still depressed.
Brady>Peyton
Destiny.Brady won't make it past the Superbowl champions, Baltimore Ravens.
I told you the team to be most scared about is the Ray Lewis-retiring Ravens.
All your hope is in your WNBA team![]()
Brady>Peyton
Brady>Peyton