Boycott the NFL

ediii33 · 09-23-2012, 11:53 PM

Lets pick a week to boycott the NFL.

They are not going to let regular officials back as long as the ratings stay strong. Its not those guys fault. They are out of their league. It would be like putting in replacement QB's and blaming him for the loss.

I say in two weeks lets not turn on any NFL games. It would also be nice to have people not fill the seats. Hurt them where it hurts.

BoxBreaker72 · 09-23-2012, 11:54 PM

ninjacookies · 09-23-2012, 11:54 PM

Come on.

That's like women boycotting Oprah or The View.

We're men, we'll continue to watch NFL football even if it's played in Amsterdam with Somalians.

ILikeThatCard · 09-23-2012, 11:54 PM

Tickets are already sold. TV network deals are in place. This is not how you get back at the NFL.

SelfDestruct808 · 09-23-2012, 11:55 PM

That aint haNNENNIN. Vegas would cry. Though there still is ncaaf.

fullmetal · 09-23-2012, 11:59 PM

Do you not buy gas on Mondays to 'stick it to the man'?

Tickets have been sold. Commericals have been sold.

1eyed_jack · 09-23-2012, 11:59 PM

i'm assuming if that field goal was missed this thread wouldn't exist.

Must be a Pats fan!

refs were terrible though

ivecenanuff · 09-23-2012, 11:59 PM

yea lets go watch golf instead

ediii33 · 09-24-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1eyed_jack

i'm assuming if that field goal was missed this thread wouldn't exist.

Must be a Pats fan!

refs were terrible though

No I cant stand the Pats. Im just sick of all the complaining about the officials.

ediii33 · 09-24-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ILikeThatCard

Tickets are already sold. TV network deals are in place. This is not how you get back at the NFL.

You saying that twenty thousand empty seats wont hurt concession sales at stadiums?

The league listens when owners start losing money.

fullmetal · 09-24-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ediii33

You saying that twenty thousand empty seats wont hurt concession sales at stadiums?

The league listens when owners start losing money.

Owners all lose money. You don't own a professional franchise to MAKE money. It is about status. They don't have to run their team like a real business because they don't care if they profit or not.

Ty Hope · 09-24-2012, 12:46 AM

The could use soccer refs and I'd still watch the Giants play.

Zacky1053 · 09-24-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Come on.

That's like women boycotting Oprah or The View.

We're men, we'll continue to watch NFL football even if it's played in Amsterdam with Somalians.

I hate to say it but Roger Goodell was absolutely right when he was not buying all the "we're not coming back to the NFL" threats during the lockout.

He knew the NFL is the trough and we're the pigs that eat from it. As long as the food is there we'll eat (sorry about the analogy but it's true).

fullmetal · 09-24-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zacky1053

I hate to say it but Roger Goodell was absolutely right when he was not buying all the "we're not coming back to the NFL" threats during the lockout.

He knew the NFL is the trough and we're the pigs that eat from it. As long as the food is there we'll eat (sorry about the analogy but it's true).

It is a smart business move when you have a monopoly. The NFL has an antitrust exemption and they take full advantage of it.

ninjacookies · 09-24-2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Zacky1053

I hate to say it but Roger Goodell was absolutely right when he was not buying all the "we're not coming back to the NFL" threats during the lockout.

He knew the NFL is the trough and we're the pigs that eat from it. As long as the food is there we'll eat (sorry about the analogy but it's true).

For sure. That's like america 'trying' to boycott Microsoft. Not happening.

Pine Tar · 09-24-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ivecenanuff

yea lets go watch golf instead

I do all ready.....so what about it

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Originally Posted by fullmetal

Owners all lose money. You don't own a professional franchise to MAKE money. It is about status. They don't have to run their team like a real business because they don't care if they profit or not.

Your not as serious as the OP are you in asking us to boycott the NFL.
If so. Then a group of people who own a team like to spend big money in their season, but don't care if they only make back about 75% or less of the initial cost of the operating budget back every year. ummmmm I think not. If this was the case there might not be a NFL.

Most of the teams in the NFL make money and they are a legitimate business and are run like one....

fullmetal · 09-24-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pine Tar

I do all ready.....so what about it

Your not as serious as the OP are you in asking us to boycott the NFL.
If so. Then a group of people who own a team like to spend big money in their season, but don't care if they only make back about 75% or less of the initial cost of the operating budget back every year. ummmmm I think not. If this was the case there might not be a NFL.

Most of the teams in the NFL make money and they are a legitimate business and are run like one....

Sometimes.

Razorsharp79 · 09-24-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Come on.

That's like women boycotting Oprah or The View.

We're men, we'll continue to watch NFL football even if it's played in Amsterdam with Somalians.

THREAD IS OVER, CLOSE IT DOWN haha, best post ever ROLMAO

Frankp2311 · 09-24-2012, 10:40 AM

Id rather watch a game with no refs than not watch a game at all. Good try though.

innovision · 09-24-2012, 11:28 AM

Bad calls/no calls go both ways. Still a fair game in my eyes!

ManInTheMirror · 09-24-2012, 11:29 AM

How about we boycott this thread?

HBMC · 09-24-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pine Tar

I do all ready.....so what about it

Your not as serious as the OP are you in asking us to boycott the NFL.
If so. Then a group of people who own a team like to spend big money in their season, but don't care if they only make back about 75% or less of the initial cost of the operating budget back every year. ummmmm I think not. If this was the case there might not be a NFL.

Most of the teams in the NFL make money and they are a legitimate business and are run like one....

The "profit" margins for teams that are highly successful are tiny. The teams who suck and don't pay for decent players are the ones that have owners making cash.

Boo · 09-24-2012, 01:33 PM

Sad thing is, the normal refs f*ck up tons too...but no one makes a big deal out of it because they are professional refs.

monkeymcgee · 09-24-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Sad thing is, the normal refs f*ck up tons too...but no one makes a big deal out of it because they are professional refs.

I'm not a big fan of refs in general, but you have to be blind not to see how much these scabs are screwing up games. Just look at how long they are taking, if nothing else.

Boo · 09-24-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeymcgee

I'm not a big fan of refs in general, but you have to be blind not to see how much these scabs are screwing up games. Just look at how long they are taking, if nothing else.

I'm not saying these refs are any better, but the normal refs screw up many, many times...just as Steeler fans when they lose!

09-23-2012, 11:53 PM	#1
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09-24-2012, 11:28 AM	#20
innovision Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 263 ihavetoomanycards	Bad calls/no calls go both ways. Still a fair game in my eyes! __________________ Bucket - http://s1172.photobucket.com/albums/r579/innovision51/ Always looking for Brook Lopez RCs/RC Autos I don't have!

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Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 59,030 klay22	Sad thing is, the normal refs f*ck up tons too...but no one makes a big deal out of it because they are professional refs. __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20 "No one said I was smart." BoSux 12/18/25

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09-23-2012, 11:54 PM	#4
ILikeThatCard Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: East Side Posts: 2,324	Tickets are already sold. TV network deals are in place. This is not how you get back at the NFL.

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SelfDestruct808 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 37° 14′ 6″ N, 115° 48′ 40″ W Posts: 4,038 808ʇɔnɹʇsǝpɟlǝs	That aint haNNENNIN. Vegas would cry. Though there still is ncaaf.

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fullmetal Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,249	Do you not buy gas on Mondays to 'stick it to the man'? Tickets have been sold. Commericals have been sold.

09-23-2012, 11:59 PM	#7
1eyed_jack Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7,440	i'm assuming if that field goal was missed this thread wouldn't exist. Must be a Pats fan! refs were terrible though

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ivecenanuff Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stockton,Ca Posts: 2,061	yea lets go watch golf instead

09-24-2012, 12:46 AM	#12
Ty Hope Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,870	The could use soccer refs and I'd still watch the Giants play.

09-24-2012, 10:40 AM	#19
Frankp2311 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,270	Id rather watch a game with no refs than not watch a game at all. Good try though.

09-24-2012, 11:29 AM	#21
ManInTheMirror Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 39,667	How about we boycott this thread?