Is it football season yet!

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▫ Dec 8 2006, 19:15 Post #421

QUOTE(closeup)

You're right, there are exceptions to the rule. Not that baseball isn't hard, it's extremely difficult to hit a ball going 95mph. But learning the game is relatively easy. Not with football. Some sports need lots of brains some need lots of strenghth and agility, football needs it all. Same with basketball. You'd think that if by some freak of nature some guy grew to nine feet tall, he'd excell at basketball. But probably not. A few receivers were sprinters in school, you can't teach raw speed. But they still have to have the skills to get open and catch the ball. Which very few of them have. I think you can be a lucky no-talent and still make millions acting in movies, but luck has very little to do with pro sports.

BTW, I was wondering if any of you sexy women want to take over where Foragoodtime left off. That girl was a real trouper.

If it weren't for the occasional pic like the one attached to this post, I would ignore this thread completely.

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Melon Master

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▫ Dec 8 2006, 20:31 Post #422

QUOTE(Gnappster)

Intersting posts. I think closeups covered most of it. But I would never say "no chance". It's often hard to know how someone will transfer over to a new skillset til they try it. It's not like this guy is a slouch. He is still a world class athlete, in a similar sport(well in the full spectrum of sports it's similar). But whether you like the NFL or not, one has to admit these guys are unreal athletes. Top percentiles for speed, size, strength(and bangin ho's

) I remember a couple years ago Brock Lesner tried out for the Vikings(I think). Now for those who don't know, Lesner was a pro wrestler, which doesn't say much. But before that he excelld at the national level in amateur wrestling. This guy is about 6'4" and 295 pounds. And is an amazing athlete. Extremely strong, agile, fast. Anyway, he barely made the practice squad. It was just too hard to learn the game at that level. Yes he was probably as athletic as the guys he was competing against but they had many years practice on him.
But determination is a powerful thing. I would like to see how he does.

And that is all.

Yeah I agree.... those guys are unbelievable at what they do...

I think Willie attracted interest because he is larger than life here in Aus, almost larger than the game. I cant remember exactly what the article said but he is a giant. A shade under 2m tall and weighs in at 115kg (you do the conversion) and whilst that may not be bigger than half the guys that play ball... he is unbelievably fast for his stature...

anyway, ti was the first real time i've posted in this thread for the right reasons

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Melon Master

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▫ Dec 8 2006, 20:33 Post #423

QUOTE(bondiguy)

Yeah I agree.... those guys are unbelievable at what they do...

I think Willie attracted interest because he is larger than life here in Aus, almost larger than the game. I cant remember exactly what the article said but he is a giant. A shade under 2m tall and weighs in at 115kg (you do the conversion) and whilst that may not be bigger than half the guys that play ball... he is unbelievably fast for his stature...

anyway, ti was the first real time i've posted in this thread for the right reasons

maybe I'll see if he has any highlight clips on the interweb to watch

and it may be the first real time you've posted in any thread for the right reasons

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Melon Master

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▫ Dec 8 2006, 20:37 Post #424

QUOTE(bondiguy)

Yeah I agree.... those guys are unbelievable at what they do...

I think Willie attracted interest because he is larger than life here in Aus, almost larger than the game. I cant remember exactly what the article said but he is a giant. A shade under 2m tall and weighs in at 115kg (you do the conversion) and whilst that may not be bigger than half the guys that play ball... he is unbelievably fast for his stature...

anyway, ti was the first real time i've posted in this thread for the right reasons

BIG Willie sounds Like a porn star ... ( larger then life ) (big willie ) just a thought ...

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Double D's

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▫ Dec 8 2006, 20:38 Post #425

QUOTE(Gnappster)

maybe I'll see if he has any highlight clips on the interweb to watch

and it may be the first real time you've posted in any thread for the right reasons

Even a blind pig finds an acorn eventually.

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Melon Master

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▫ Dec 8 2006, 20:42 Post #426

QUOTE(closeup)

You're right, there are exceptions to the rule. Not that baseball isn't hard, it's extremely difficult to hit a ball going 95mph. But learning the game is relatively easy. Not with football. Some sports need lots of brains some need lots of strenghth and agility, football needs it all. Same with basketball. You'd think that if by some freak of nature some guy grew to nine feet tall, he'd excell at basketball. But probably not. A few receivers were sprinters in school, you can't teach raw speed. But they still have to have the skills to get open and catch the ball. Which very few of them have. I think you can be a lucky no-talent and still make millions acting in movies, but luck has very little to do with pro sports.

BTW, I was wondering if any of you sexy women want to take over where Foragoodtime left off. That girl was a real trouper.

great pic ..

football and basketball are about fundamentals , and being able to see the court or the field whichever is the case , for football you need to be big , lean , mean , and have damn good side vision ... you have to see the field . its not a hard game I played it for 6 yrs in HS and college , I just wasnt big enough to go on and play pro ... so that in iteself sayd its not that hard ... LOL

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Melon Master

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▫ Dec 8 2006, 20:46 Post #427

QUOTE(Gnappster)

maybe I'll see if he has any highlight clips on the interweb to watch

and it may be the first real time you've posted in any thread for the right reasons

I am not sure what multimedia they have but if it helps out... his team site is www.bulldogs.com.au

QUOTE(closeup)

Even a blind pig finds an acorn eventually.

I'll have to remember that line......... and steal it :ph34r:

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Melon Master

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▫ Dec 10 2006, 21:13 Post #428

New england 0 Miaimi 21 .. WOW never would have guessed :2thumbsup:

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Double D's

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▫ Dec 12 2006, 03:45 Post #429

QUOTE(ddd35)

New england 0 Miaimi 21 .. WOW never would have guessed :2thumbsup:

the Pats played like shit. They're gonna have a real hard time in the playoffs if they keep it up. On a related note, check this out. This is about Catherine Bell, the woman with big boobs who acted on the show "Jag"

Before the 2001 NFL season began, in a survey of 70 celebrities who had nothing to do with football conducted by “The Sporting News,” she correctly predicted that the New England Patriots would eventually beat the St. Louis Rams in the season-ending Super Bowl by the score of 20 to 17. This amazing prediction was made despite the fact that vast majority of “football experts” didn’t think the Patriots would even make the playoffs much less get to the Super Bowl. She’s the only person to have ever correctly predicted the participants in, winner, and final score of a Super Bowl before a season began in a published article in a major sports periodical or book. Gave birth to a daughter, Gemma on 16 April 2003. Voted #20 in FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2001

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Melon Master

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▫ Dec 12 2006, 20:36 Post #430

QUOTE(closeup)

the Pats played like shit. They're gonna have a real hard time in the playoffs if they keep it up. On a related note, check this out. This is about Catherine Bell, the woman with bib boobs who acted on the show "Jag"
Before the 2001 NFL season began, in a survey of 70 celebrities who had nothing to do with football conducted by “The Sporting News,” she correctly predicted that the New England Patriots would eventually beat the St. Louis Rams in the season-ending Super Bowl by the score of 20 to 17. This amazing prediction was made despite the fact that vast majority of “football experts” didn’t think the Patriots would even make the playoffs much less get to the Super Bowl. She’s the only person to have ever correctly predicted the participants in, winner, and final score of a Super Bowl before a season began in a published article in a major sports periodical or book. Gave birth to a daughter, Gemma on 16 April 2003. Voted #20 in FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2001

whoo did she pick this yr ...

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B Cup

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▫ Dec 17 2006, 14:00 Post #431

Normally just read post here, but just want to hear from all you football experts, do all the "NFL network" games suck with that Gumball asshole in the booth?
Also last night Dick could not even talk and they had him on there until Dion Sanders came to the rescue.
I had to turn the sound down last night between the Falcons and Cowboys. (do not have NFL netwoork, but they showed the game on local station)

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Melon Master

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▫ Dec 19 2006, 14:25 Post #432

QUOTE(sweetjuice38)

Normally just read post here, but just want to hear from all you football experts, do all the "NFL network" games suck with that Gumball asshole in the booth?
Also last night Dick could not even talk and they had him on there until Dion Sanders came to the rescue.
I had to turn the sound down last night between the Falcons and Cowboys. (do not have NFL netwoork, but they showed the game on local station)

would have to agree

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Double D's

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▫ Jan 5 2007, 21:39 Post #433

Yes, ladies and gentleman, the playoffs are upon us once again. As usual, the Patriots won their division and will be facing the Jets on Sunday. I'd give Bondi's left nut for tickets to this game but they always sell out before I get a chance. So unless I want to pay $1000 (for a pair) to some scalper, I guess I'm gonna have to go to my favorite bar and watch it on their 60" HDTV. With great wings and cold beer. And no traffic, parking, or driving hassle. Sounding better and better....

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Melon Master

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▫ Jan 5 2007, 21:49 Post #434

Hey mate,

I profess to know nothing about the NFL but I read in the paper back here in Oz that there are 2 Australians competing in the playoffs this year?

I can't remember their names but they are both kickers (punters?) for two different teams. They played a game here called Australian Rules Football which has a great kicking skill set and successfuly made the switch... do you know who they are?

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Double D's

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▫ Jan 5 2007, 21:52 Post #435

QUOTE(bondiguy)

Hey mate,

I profess to know nothing about the NFL but I read in the paper back here in Oz that there are 2 Australians competing in the playoffs this year?

I can't remember their names but they are both kickers (punters?) for two different teams. They played a game here called Australian Rules Football which has a great kicking skill set and successfuly made the switch... do you know who they are?

Not off the top of my head, but I'm sure I can find out.
Ben Graham and Sav Rocca. Graham plays for the Jets who are facing the Patriots Sunday. Rocca plays for the Buffalo Bills, who suck, and didn't make the playoffs.

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Melon Master

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▫ Jan 5 2007, 21:56 Post #436

QUOTE(closeup)

Not off the top of my head, but I'm sure I can find out.

Good show.... let me know

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Double D's

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▫ Jan 5 2007, 21:58 Post #437

Bondi-see my edited post above.

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Melon Master

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▫ Jan 5 2007, 22:04 Post #438

QUOTE(closeup)

Bondi-see my edited post above.

Wow I didn't know Sav Rocca made his way into the NFL. You see, the AFL is much more of a southern states game in Australia, I watch it occasionaly but not intently.... There is definitely another Aussie in the playoffs, I read it. I'll see what I can find!

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Melon Master

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▫ Jan 5 2007, 22:12 Post #439

Matt McBriar is the second guy, apparently he plays for the Dallas Cowboys (Who I loved as a kid because of Emmet Brown). He also, apparently became only the second Aussie to be selected in the Pro Bowl?

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D Cup

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▫ Jan 6 2007, 19:03 Post #440

Ok, ok I know that this is a football thread but I just have to say that on dec 30th my husband and I went to our first live nhl game to watch our vancouver Canucks beat the crap out of the Oilers. It was beyond awesome! We were precisely center ice, 5th row up from the ice behind the penalty boxes! I love the Sundin twins and I got to see them score twice!!!! We were in club seating which means you have to show your tickets to someone to be able to go down to ice level where they serve the good food and drinks. And we got on the jumbo-tron. BEST PRESENT EVER!!!!!!!!!

Ok I'm done gloating.

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