NFL Thread

[Darth Cruel]

I'm still not entirely clear on what a sports "dynasty" is supposed to be. I know what a political/ruling dynasty is, but don't see the connection to, say, a Patriots team that wins 3 Superbowls in 5 years or whatever it was.

Dynasty rule is rule by a succession of people, over long periods of time, who belong to the same family. It is jokingly applied to NFL teams who dominate for periods of time that are longer that what is normal in the NFL. But they generally have to win a Superbowl or two. You really don't hear about the Bills of the early 90's being a dynasty even though they went to 4 consecutive Superbowls.

 

[karamazov80]

I have never liked the term because I don't see the analogy. Continued dominance by the same team over a few years is sort of analogous to continued rule by a given family over several generations, I guess. But that's really stretching things. Like I said before, it would make more sense if you talked about the Mannings. Or even the Bowdens in college football if any of the sons had succeeded in the long term. I figure they should use another term that makes a bit more sense.

Not trying to be silly about this, I just think it is a stupid word to use, though everyone uses it.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

A percentage of fees...usually ends up being around 450.00

Edit...but make no mistake...I don't care about that. I like the bragging rights. They have a trash talking trophy and I have won it 5 years straight.

And I go easier when I am winning out of guilt.


I know that is contradictory.

Nice chunk of change there. And yes, people that I know only play for the trash talkin' rights.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

3 or more titles in a decade.

He is correct. Steelers of the 70s, 49s of the 80s, Cowboys of 90s, Patriots of this decade.

Well that's just my definition ... unless it's the Buffalo Bills; we had a dynasty too, 4 straight AFC titles.

Not to be confused with my Vikings of the 70s. Three Super Bowl losses in four years.......................

I have never liked the term because I don't see the analogy. Continued dominance by the same team over a few years is sort of analogous to continued rule by a given family over several generations, I guess. But that's really stretching things. Like I said before, it would make more sense if you talked about the Mannings. Or even the Bowdens in college football if any of the sons had succeeded in the long term. I figure they should use another term that makes a bit more sense.

Not trying to be silly about this, I just think it is a stupid word to use, though everyone uses it.

You're thinking too hard here. It's just football man.

 

[Darth Cruel]

I have never liked the term because I don't see the analogy. Continued dominance by the same team over a few years is sort of analogous to continued rule by a given family over several generations, I guess. But that's really stretching things. Like I said before, it would make more sense if you talked about the Mannings. Or even the Bowdens in college football if any of the sons had succeeded in the long term. I figure they should use another term that makes a bit more sense.

Not trying to be silly about this, I just think it is a stupid word to use, though everyone uses it.

You're thinking too hard here. It's just football man.

Yeah...it is intended to be fun, and not to be taken so seriously.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Can't wait until this Friday's game:

SD at TEN

Come on "Super Chargers!" TEN has an outside chance of making the playoffs with a win.

 

[Darth Snoopy]

I'm looking forward to this game!

The Chargers D needs to focus on stopping Chris Johnson & the running game. They do that and I believe the game is theirs.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

I'm looking forward to this game!

The Chargers D needs to focus on stopping Chris Johnson & the running game. They do that and I believe the game is theirs.

Damn, that guy is good though.

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Damn, that guy is good though.

The Chargers D is gonna have to step it up in order to stop him.

 

[316what]

The Chargers D is gonna have to step it up in order to stop him.

Any word yet on if the Chargers are resting players?

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Any word yet on if the Chargers are resting players?

Not that I know of.

Looks like the Chargers are gonna go with all their starters...that aren't injured that is.

Hardwick (C) may return but that's not 100% certain.

 

[LOTRFan]

Watch out wofford here come the Bills!

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

It's actually sad that I'm hoping the Eagles will lose to the Broncos this Sunday because I don't have enough faith in my Vikes beating Chicago....................................................

 

[The Ween]

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/s...or-Michael-Vick-with-award-for?urn=nfl,210601

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/s...or-Michael-Vick-with-award-for?urn=nfl,210601

Thanks for posting this. Didn't realize this had happened.

Wow! This is depressing to see.

 

[BadMoon]

It's actually sad that I'm hoping the Eagles will lose to the Broncos this Sunday because I don't have enough faith in my Vikes beating Chicago....................................................

The Vikes losing and the Eagles winning would be a fantastic Christmas present.

 

[Bannister]

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/s...or-Michael-Vick-with-award-for?urn=nfl,210601

I am an Eagles fan, but damn these players are ????ing stupid.

 

[Bannister]

The Vikes losing and the Eagles winning would be a fantastic Christmas present.

 

[BadMoon]

I forgot to add also a Cowboys loss.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

The Vikes losing and the Eagles winning would be a fantastic Christmas present.

Sadly Keith and John, it's going to happen. I have forseen it.:emperor

However, Gawd.....the Bears are just terrible. A Vikes victory here and we have the #2 seed ALMOST sewn up. Vikes won't lose to the Giants at home in the last game.