Colin Kaepernick and the absurdity of the NFL

[TitoFan]

Eagles Bring Out “Philly Special” To Win But NFL Kickoff Ratings Down From 2017
https://deadline.com/2018/09/eagles-...bc-1202459228/



Football is being killed...it's not JUST Colin Kaepernick but he's a part of it. I think most of it is concussions and CTE but also the literal criminals playing (middle school through the pros...they're given passes for whatever reason) I know I've played with some who've spent time in the hoosegow.


There was a time I slept, ate, drank, and breathed nothing but football.....now I watch soccer and baseball and play hockey...the game has been changed, the rules have been changed, and the athletes who yes are entitled to their opinions and actions have alienated a good portion of the fanbase. You see similar results from Hollywood as well....I think we're hitting "peak woke" and people in flyover country are just saying "Fuck this I'll watch or do something else because I don't care for what this has become"

Good points Lyle, and yes.... the ratings are down. Too bad, because the NFL still remains a formidable spectacle. I myself have been an NFL fan for years and years. Concussions and CTE are very serious business, and I'm glad Hollywood saw fit to address it in their own way. I loved the movie, by the way. On criminals being given passes in the NFL, yeah.... but then I don't see a lot of entry character requirements in other pro sports either. It sucks, but what can you do.... it remains Big Business.

Difference between me and most people is... I've never put much stock in what Hollywood folks say regarding politics, and I'm not about to start now. I come to my own conclusions, but unfortunately there ARE those weak-minded people who follow like sheep. Those are the ones who unfortunately have an impact in every election.

Soccer I'm getting more and more into. Baseball season is WAY too long, but I enjoy the late season, playoffs, and the World Series. Hockey looks tons of fun to play, but I can never follow the puck so I don't watch it much.

[El Kabong]

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Good points Lyle, and yes.... the ratings are down. Too bad, because the NFL still remains a formidable spectacle. I myself have been an NFL fan for years and years. Concussions and CTE are very serious business, and I'm glad Hollywood saw fit to address it in their own way. I loved the movie, by the way. On criminals being given passes in the NFL, yeah.... but then I don't see a lot of entry character requirements in other pro sports either. It sucks, but what can you do.... it remains Big Business.

Difference between me and most people is... I've never put much stock in what Hollywood folks say regarding politics, and I'm not about to start now. I come to my own conclusions, but unfortunately there ARE those weak-minded people who follow like sheep. Those are the ones who unfortunately have an impact in every election.

Soccer I'm getting more and more into. Baseball season is WAY too long, but I enjoy the late season, playoffs, and the World Series. Hockey looks tons of fun to play, but I can never follow the puck so I don't watch it much.

Oh when it comes to actors and actresses spewing their political opinions like they should carry a bunch of weight just because they are great Professional Make Believers I ask myself "What if some average Joe told all his customers his politics in such a narcissistic manner?".......


Dan: "Gee Bob, thanks for fixing my car. I swear you're the best mechanic in the whole state!"

Bob: "Dan, let me tell you about Global Warming"

Dan: