July 31, 20195 yr comment_412634 1 hour ago, wbbfan said: Do you have an nfl team? I never adopted one and it certainly contributed to the death of my nfl interest. Yup I cheered for the Vikings, 49ers and Steelers till Moss came. Then it was just Vikings.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412636 5 hours ago, Geebrr said: Winnipeg is not really cheap. Winnipeggers love love a bargain... obviously, who doesn't.... but I don't even walk into a store if it doesn't have neon construction paper starbursts declaring "SALE" plastered to the windows. Give me 50% off or give me death
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412638 8 hours ago, wbbfan said: ive been a big bill walsh fan since I read his first book, the winning edge. And The score takes care of it self amped it up. I loved their offense, but never got attached to the team. Vikes fan since forever. There's not enough glue in the world to mend my broken heart. Loved "Air Coryell" in the late 70's too. That was a ton of fun. Nobody had seen that type of passing game in the pros before Don Coryell.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412650 I don't care enough about football as a sport to watch a bunch of generic (to me) athletes in places that I've never been to. I love the regional rivalries of the CFL and the Canadian players. That's certainly what draws me in. Having said that, I have a buddy at work that's a die hard Raiders fan, and an NFL junkie, in general, and so I started following the Raiders a bit last year because their "story" is somewhat similar to Winnipeg, in terms of what they've gone through as an organization. Also, the whole Baker Mayfield thing last year in Cleveland intrigued me. That game where he first came in and helped them come from behind and win? That was entertaining. So I follow that a bit......but generally speaking, I have NO idea why people in Canada buy into the hype so much.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412651 My kid's team won the 7v7 tournament at the stadium last weekend, so we got free tickets.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412652 Looking forward to Cleveland winning an NFL title, then watching a whole bunch of dudes, walking round town, with Browns gear.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412665 21 minutes ago, Noeller said: I don't care enough about football as a sport to watch a bunch of generic (to me) athletes in places that I've never been to. I love the regional rivalries of the CFL and the Canadian players. That's certainly what draws me in. Having said that, I have a buddy at work that's a die hard Raiders fan, and an NFL junkie, in general, and so I started following the Raiders a bit last year because their "story" is somewhat similar to Winnipeg, in terms of what they've gone through as an organization. Also, the whole Baker Mayfield thing last year in Cleveland intrigued me. That game where he first came in and helped them come from behind and win? That was entertaining. So I follow that a bit......but generally speaking, I have NO idea why people in Canada buy into the hype so much. My sole reason for paying any attention to the NFL is to keep tabs on former or potential future CFL players (draft picks & neg list guys).
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412668 7 minutes ago, bigg jay said: My sole reason for paying any attention to the NFL is to keep tabs on former or potential future CFL players (draft picks & neg list guys). I approve of this notion....
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412705 2 hours ago, Noeller said: I don't care enough about football as a sport to watch a bunch of generic (to me) athletes in places that I've never been to. I love the regional rivalries of the CFL and the Canadian players. That's certainly what draws me in. Having said that, I have a buddy at work that's a die hard Raiders fan, and an NFL junkie, in general, and so I started following the Raiders a bit last year because their "story" is somewhat similar to Winnipeg, in terms of what they've gone through as an organization. Also, the whole Baker Mayfield thing last year in Cleveland intrigued me. That game where he first came in and helped them come from behind and win? That was entertaining. So I follow that a bit......but generally speaking, I have NO idea why people in Canada buy into the hype so much. I get if people don't like the NFL for whatever reason. I just don't get people who hate the fact people do like it.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412710 20 minutes ago, Geebrr said: I get if people don't like the NFL for whatever reason. I just don't get people who hate the fact people do like it. Exactly. It doesn't make you less of a CFL fan to like the NFL as well. Hell I watched an AAF game earlier this year because I wasn't ready for football season to end. The NFL saves me from the drudgery of a January-February NHL schedule. I've been a Rams fan since 1999 so it's been a long time since the NFL has been fun for me to watch from a fan standpoint but the explosion of fantasy football is why so many people latch on to the NFL.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412711 I'll watch the NFL, but I don't follow it too closely. Fills the need for football when the CFL is done. I've been a cowboys fan for as long as I can remember. Started back in the early 90's...no not because they were the team to beat back then, as I wasn't old enough to really understand that. My Grandma bought two hats while in the states, my brother got one. I got the other...just so happened to be a Cowboys hat.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412714 I used to watch the NFL when I had loads of free time (pre getting married and having children). The level of talent is insane and despite the games being much slower pace, I do find them entertaining. Also the fantasy football used to be really fun back when I had time to join a bunch of leagues.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412715 24 minutes ago, Nash00 said: I've been a Rams fan since 1999 so it's been a long time since the NFL has been fun for me to watch from a fan standpoint but the explosion of fantasy football is why so many people latch on to the NFL. Funny, me too... I jumped on the band wagon as a youngster watching the Warner-Faulk greatest show on turf.... the last few years I've been torn... they're finally good again, which is great... but I hate cheering for a team in a major market (and yes, I realize they were originally from LA)...
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412716 1 minute ago, bearpants said: Funny, me too... I jumped on the band wagon as a youngster watching the Warner-Faulk greatest show on turf.... the last few years I've been torn... they're finally good again, which is great... but I hate cheering for a team in a major market (and yes, I realize they were originally from LA)... Those GSOT years were great, I still might have a Faulk jersey in my closet somewhere. I actually don't mind them moving to LA (more games on prime time/attractive to FA's/new stadium)
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412718 I have a buddy who has been a Titans fan, of all teams, since then because of that year.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412726 47 minutes ago, Nash00 said: Exactly. It doesn't make you less of a CFL fan to like the NFL as well. Just my own personal thing, but I disagree with this...
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412727 1 hour ago, Geebrr said: I get if people don't like the NFL for whatever reason. I just don't get people who hate the fact people do like it. I don't HATE the fact, but I don't understand it...
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412735 13 minutes ago, Noeller said: Just my own personal thing, but I disagree with this... Just curious as to why you think that is? I don't think being a CFL fan should preclude you from liking the NFL or vice versa. I've been a die-hard Bomber/CFL fan since I was a kid and feel the same way about the NFL despite the differences between the leagues. I understand having a preference between leagues but I don't see it as some form of treason to the CFL because I like the NFL.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412737 Again, it's just my own personal thing, but I feel like those who are STRICTLY CFL/CIS are more hardcore than those who are just football fans, and will watch all football, regardless. I am perfectly fine with being seen as crazy on this (I'm used to it) but it's 100% how I feel...
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412742 8 minutes ago, Noeller said: Again, it's just my own personal thing, but I feel like those who are STRICTLY CFL/CIS are more hardcore than those who are just football fans, and will watch all football, regardless. I am perfectly fine with being seen as crazy on this (I'm used to it) but it's 100% how I feel... All good - I was just genuinely curious to what your viewpoint was on it. We will agree to disagree on the definition of diehard/hardcore CFL fan but I see where you are coming from. For me, whatever I can do to fill my time with more football is time well spent. And I won't call you crazy, I'll leave that determination up to you (and any voices in your head)😀
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412776 16 hours ago, wbbfan said: ive been a big bill walsh fan since I read his first book, the winning edge. And The score takes care of it self amped it up. I loved their offense, but never got attached to the team. Bill Walsh -a class act and brilliant football mind. Having Jerry Rice helped too.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412778 15 hours ago, Geebrr said: Yup I cheered for the Vikings, 49ers and Steelers till Moss came. Then it was just Vikings. Me too. Cheered for the Vikings because of geography, Bud Grant, and Randal Cunningham. Wish they had won a Super Bowl though.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412779 5 hours ago, Noeller said: I don't care enough about football as a sport to watch a bunch of generic (to me) athletes in places that I've never been to. I love the regional rivalries of the CFL and the Canadian players. That's certainly what draws me in. Having said that, I have a buddy at work that's a die hard Raiders fan, and an NFL junkie, in general, and so I started following the Raiders a bit last year because their "story" is somewhat similar to Winnipeg, in terms of what they've gone through as an organization. Also, the whole Baker Mayfield thing last year in Cleveland intrigued me. That game where he first came in and helped them come from behind and win? That was entertaining. So I follow that a bit......but generally speaking, I have NO idea why people in Canada buy into the hype so much. The Canadian game is far more entertaining to me. The bigger field, the extra man, the motion, all contribute to a better game. The NFL has some insanely talented athletes though.
July 31, 20195 yr comment_412780 Got to watch a highlight package of Walter Payton some time. Sweetness.
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