Weave Posted January 27, 2016 Report Posted January 27, 2016 I don't doubt it, but is there evidence that enough of the player base comes from poor families to sustain the league if more well off families opt out of football? Seems a little stereotypical, the poor black kid coming out of the projects to make it big in the pros... Yes, it is stereotypical. I don't know that there is actual data. Well...... I expect that the league has data, but I wouldn't think they release it. Quote
Hoss Posted January 28, 2016 Report Posted January 28, 2016 https://t.co/r4iUMl6Htr This is hilarious. It looks like Russell Wilson googled "how to describe a beautiful woman" and then used the first result to Tweet about his girlfriend. And then he did again on Instagram. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted January 28, 2016 Report Posted January 28, 2016 Wilson is such a damn weirdo. Quote
nfreeman Posted January 29, 2016 Report Posted January 29, 2016 For my part, I look forward to the day when an up and coming version of Adrian Peterson is turned onto HOCKEY rather than football. fixed it for ya, hoser. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted January 29, 2016 Report Posted January 29, 2016 Ha! Fair deuce. Still. Soccer seems more readily accessible for poor/working poor black kids. Not many towns in America have a Hasek Heroes program. Quote
Neo Posted January 29, 2016 Report Posted January 29, 2016 Ha! Fair deuce. Still. Soccer seems more readily accessible for poor/working poor black kids. Not many towns in America have a Hasek Heroes program. Interesting reads, here .... Grateful! Quote
GoPre Posted January 29, 2016 Report Posted January 29, 2016 Ha! Fair deuce. Still. Soccer seems more readily accessible for poor/working poor black kids. Not many towns in America have a Hasek Heroes program. Soccer is a sport the everyone can play. However, it can be far more expensive than you think. Average costs per year for one child is $671. And that's for a basic league. Quality of coaching/level of play isn't as high. For leagues w/ higher quality coaching, level of play, etc...., it can range from $1,500 to $5,000. That's excluding the time and commitment needed from the parents and kids. Many have to travel x amount hours for tournaments on their schedule. Counting traveling expenses increases the the costs. Again, all of this is for one child. All in all, soccer isn't as cheap as many may believe. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted January 29, 2016 Report Posted January 29, 2016 Soccer is a sport the everyone can play. However, it can be far more expensive than you think. Average costs per year for one child is $671. And that's for a basic league. Quality of coaching/level of play isn't as high. For leagues w/ higher quality coaching, level of play, etc...., it can range from $1,500 to $5,000. That's excluding the time and commitment needed from the parents and kids. Many have to travel x amount hours for tournaments on their schedule. Counting traveling expenses increases the the costs. Again, all of this is for one child. All in all, soccer isn't as cheap as many may believe. Believe me. I know. But the barrier to entry for soccer is far less than with hockey. And if a kid gets identified as being special in a basic league, then hopefully s/he's on his way. There are ways those kids can get supported and subsidized, too. Quote
GoPre Posted January 29, 2016 Report Posted January 29, 2016 Believe me. I know. But the barrier to entry for soccer is far less than with hockey. And if a kid gets identified as being special in a basic league, then hopefully s/he's on his way. There are ways those kids can get supported and subsidized, too. :thumbsup: I agree w/ that. Kids need to be a part of something. I don't care what sport it is, but they need to be involved. Eventually they'll find one they like. What's unfortunate is more and more kids are not involved in any type of sport or physical activity. Being in a sport has many positives. Provides exercise, teaches sportsmanship, importance of a strong work ethic, improves social skills, etc.... This is very important for a child's development. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted January 29, 2016 Report Posted January 29, 2016 :thumbsup: I agree w/ that. Kids need to be a part of something. I don't care what sport it is, but they need to be involved. Eventually they'll find one they like. What's unfortunate is more and more kids are not involved in any type of sport or physical activity. Being in a sport has many positives. Provides exercise, teaches sportsmanship, importance of a strong work ethic, improves social skills, etc.... This is very important for a child's development. Amen. I try to stay focused on that with my kids in sports. It's great if they win games, take a league title, or whatever. But for 99% of kids who play sports, it's all of the other stuff that will stay with them and be more important as they go on in life. Quote
WildCard Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 The neuropathologist who first discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in NFL players said he believes that O.J. Simpson is suffering from the degenerative brain disease. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25465461/doctor-who-discovered-cte-in-nfl-players-thinks-oj-simpson-has-it Quote
Brawndo Posted January 31, 2016 Report Posted January 31, 2016 Big blow to the Lions @AdamSchefter reports Calvin Johnson told his family and coach Jim Caldwell that he is retiring. Quote
inkman Posted January 31, 2016 Report Posted January 31, 2016 Big blow to the Lions @AdamSchefter reports Calvin Johnson told his family and coach Jim Caldwell that he is retiring. I haven't really followed. Was there any inkling of this? Quote
Brawndo Posted January 31, 2016 Report Posted January 31, 2016 I haven't really followed. Was there any inkling of this? Rumors started circulating at the end of the season Quote
shrader Posted February 1, 2016 Report Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Listening to the local sportscaster on the news constantly refer to one of the Pro Bowl teams as "Team Irving", she said it at least five times. Remind me again how you got this job. She also read off the name Jerry Rice in a very confused "who the hell is that" tone. Edited February 1, 2016 by shrader Quote
WildCard Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Manziel is getting cut on March 9th by the Browns. Well, that was short lived Quote
Eleven Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Manziel is getting cut on March 9th by the Browns. Well, that was short lived Houston or LA? Man, imagine seeing him turned loose in LA! Quote
WildCard Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Houston or LA? Man, imagine seeing him turned loose in LA! Dallas, hands down. Someone on TBD considered he does this stupid on purpose to get cut from the Browns. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Dallas, hands down. Someone on TBD considered he does this stupid ###### on purpose to get cut from the Browns. In that case, sign me up! Who doesn't want a QB with middling talent who slaps around his girlfriend in order to become unemployed? ;) Honestly, I hope nobody signs him. Just tired of hearing so much about a guy who isn't any good. Quote
WildCard Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Well, this is weird @nydnsports EXCLUSIVE: Colin Kaepernick wants out of 49ers, in with Jets: sources http://m.nydailynews...NSports Twitter Edited February 2, 2016 by WildCard Quote
Eleven Posted February 4, 2016 Report Posted February 4, 2016 Tyrod Taylor did an AMA on reddit, for anyone interested: https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/442a2g/tyrod_taylor_here_quarterback_for_the_buffalo/ Quote
WildCard Posted February 4, 2016 Report Posted February 4, 2016 Tyrod Taylor did an AMA on reddit, for anyone interested: https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/442a2g/tyrod_taylor_here_quarterback_for_the_buffalo/ Fun stuff. Guy genuinely seems interested in having fans. Thanks, Eleven Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted February 4, 2016 Report Posted February 4, 2016 Nice. I really hope Taylor progresses this year, such an easy guy to root for and he makes a bunch of fun plays. Quote
dudacek Posted February 4, 2016 Report Posted February 4, 2016 On many levels, Taylor is the best thing to happen to the Bills in a long time. Only a fan base this bruised could feel anything less. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted February 4, 2016 Report Posted February 4, 2016 Love T Twice, and am pulling for him to become the man. Quote
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