NBA OFF TOPIC THREAD

[thunderc]

My Seahawks are in 1st place in the NFC West...only saying it now because I don't expect to be able to say it within a week or 2. lol

I picked them to win the division!!! Kind of accidentally but I did lol.

 

[thunderc]

Ok time to see if anyone agrees with me. I am generally opposed to changes merely for the sake of acting like you are all about player safety. But i think this punching the ball has gotten out of hand, they are winding up harder than ever and I’m seeing some guys miss. Has anyone ever seen a penalty called when they miss? I mean in that case basically it’s nothing more than a huge punch to the ribs or whatever. Time to get rid of it, strip the ball like a man.

 

[bksballer89]

Ok time to see if anyone agrees with me. I am generally opposed to changes merely for the sake of acting like you are all about player safety. But i think this punching the ball has gotten out of hand, they are winding up harder than ever and I’m seeing some guys miss. Has anyone ever seen a penalty called when they miss? I mean in that case basically it’s nothing more than a huge punch to the ribs or whatever. Time to get rid of it, strip the ball like a man.

What if they’re not a man?

 

[Shanemansj13]

Ok time to see if anyone agrees with me. I am generally opposed to changes merely for the sake of acting like you are all about player safety. But i think this punching the ball has gotten out of hand, they are winding up harder than ever and I’m seeing some guys miss. Has anyone ever seen a penalty called when they miss? I mean in that case basically it’s nothing more than a huge punch to the ribs or whatever. Time to get rid of it, strip the ball like a man.

That is a pretty crazy take considering defensive players are already playing 2 hand touch out there. This is exactly why they are resorting to going for the ball more often bc almost every hit is a penalty. Keep taking things away and we don’t have football anymore but really the game is already so watered down. You can’t touch a QB

 

[thunderc]

What if they’re not a man?

Well who knows if that is really a joke at this point lol.

 

[thunderc]

That is a pretty crazy take considering defensive players are already playing 2 hand touch out there. This is exactly why they are resorting to going for the ball more often bc almost every hit is a penalty. Keep taking things away and we don’t have football anymore but really the game is already so watered down. You can’t touch a QB

I know and like said I generally agree, especially on the QB stuff. But I seriously doubt players are allowed to wind up and punch each other and that is what this is turning into.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I know and like said I generally agree, especially on the QB stuff. But I seriously doubt players are allowed to wind up and punch each other and that is what this is turning into.

I mean it is crazy punching the ball and at first I thought it was crazy but they really are at a big disadvantage. I am sure they will outlaw it at some point

 

[trojanfan12]

Ok time to see if anyone agrees with me. I am generally opposed to changes merely for the sake of acting like you are all about player safety. But i think this punching the ball has gotten out of hand, they are winding up harder than ever and I’m seeing some guys miss. Has anyone ever seen a penalty called when they miss? I mean in that case basically it’s nothing more than a huge punch to the ribs or whatever. Time to get rid of it, strip the ball like a man.

They just need to get back to the true purpose of tackling...getting the fucker on the ground. lol

Seriously though, I remember being taught to "chop down" the ball if you're tackling someone from behind, but now they're drawing their fist back and throwing an actual punch. Maybe make the rule that if you miss, you get kicked out, fined and suspended just like you would if you were actually trying to punch them.

 

[trojanfan12]

What if they’re not a man?

Hit it with their purse?

 

[thunderc]

I mean it is crazy punching the ball and at first I thought it was crazy but they really are at a big disadvantage. I am sure they will outlaw it at some point

I honestly wonder at what level it starts being allowed at. I mean we know there are kids out there copying what they are seeing.

 

[thunderc]

They just need to get back to the true purpose of tackling...getting the fucker on the ground. lol

Seriously though, I remember being taught to "chop down" the ball if you're tackling someone from behind, but now they're drawing their fist back and throwing an actual punch. Maybe make the rule that if you miss, you get kicked out, fined and suspended just like you would if you were actually trying to punch them.

Just something I find myself wondering about more often because it’s obviously being taught more and more.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Anybody follow college football recruiting closely?

I was trolling a little bit (shock, I know) when I said Lewis de-committed from USC....is Longstreet an upgrade? I was looking at a website and it has them fairly close....

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Anybody follow college football recruiting closely?

I was trolling a little bit (shock, I know) when I said Lewis de-committed from USC....is Longstreet an upgrade? I was looking at a website and it has them fairly close....

Not as much as I used to, I'm kinda confused how a guy who is playing D3 in Ohio is the 2nd best qb prospect. Weird choice to not transfer to play better comp.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Not as much as I used to, I'm kinda confused how a guy who is playing D3 in Ohio is the 2nd best qb prospect. Weird choice to not transfer to play better comp.

I thought Lewis was from GA?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I thought Lewis was from GA?

I was referring to the guy OSU recruited. Lewis is a little further down on 247, Longstreet seems like a slight upgrade

 

[DJ Fieri]

I was referring to the guy OSU recruited. Lewis is a little further down on 247, Longstreet seems like a slight upgrade

Oh, not familiar with the OSU recruit.

Rarely follow recruiting.....I was just curious.

 

[DJ Fieri]

@trojanfan12 is Maiava the apparent heir to Moss when he leaves or could a recruit coming in replace Moss?

How good is Maiva?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Oh, not familiar with the OSU recruit.

Rarely follow recruiting.....I was just curious.

It's a big story because the top 2 qbs are going to OSU and Michigan.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Off today, up early and on my 2nd mug of coffee....

Want to talk sports.......a lot.

 

[DJ Fieri]

It's a big story because the top 2 qbs are going to OSU and Michigan.

I heard about Michigan getting Underwood. My best friend is a huge Meeeeeeechigan fan....

You're saying you think the OSU recruit s overrated?