I have never heard of that and I don't think I'll want to visit any time soon. I do want to watch a live football game some time though, have you ever been to one?


ya it was a long time ago, I personally only like games on tv, much cheaper and easier to see, I'm glad espn invented the yellow first down line on tv haha


Yeah and they even won an emmy or some type of award for it, I wonder what category that invention for that award falls under.


ya I wonder too, I know there are different types of emmy's, would you ever want to be a cheerleader for football games? My friend was one in college


Did you friend like it? Was he/she treated the way the Saints cheerleaders are treated where they can dine in the presence of football players?


no they could all hang out with players, and ya I don't like how the saints dont let players get together with cheerleaders that seems really backwards


Any theories as to why they have a rule like that?


ya I think its so there isn't any drama with like a player cheating on their wife haha, but I think its dumb, do you think we will ever have a female nfl player?


That could be a really good theory and yes it is quite dumb. It's possible there might be a female NFL player since it's not against the rules but maybe females are smart enough to not sacrifice their brains and health to be in such a physical sport.


yup I think so, football is a physical sport and any girl that plays would have to be very muscular, thats for sure


NFL? Is that the National Football League? I know very little about it.


Yeah that one. Apparently women can play in it as well


So women would be allowed to play if they met the league's eligibility requirements?


Yes, I hope to see them there at some point. There are only 11 minutes of active game play


Sounds light, but I bet there are better jobs for them. The average lifetime earnings of an engineer are higher than the average lifetime earnings of an NFL player.


Yeah that is a great career. I guess it makes sense since the football players have a pretty short career


Did you know that New Orleans Saints cheerleaders cannot eat in the same restaurant as any NFL player? Seems sexist to me.


It sure is sexist. And the worst is that they have to leave mid meal too. Strange and rude


NFL uses tracking chips in players shoulder pads to record a player as they move on the field. The league could track the players off the field to help the cheerleaders avoid them.


Yeah they are using them to track velocity and rotation and such. Hope they can use that data to make the game safer too


Safety should be a top priority. Say, do you read the Bible?


I do not but I know some interesting facts about it? How about you?


Did you know that before 1963, it was not uncommon for American students to be required to read from the Bible as part of their education?


That is interesting but I am glad it does not apply anymore. I think religion should be a choice


Yes, it should be. Thomas Jefferson created his own version of the bible, cutting out the 'supernatural' parts, such as the miracles and the resurrection. In a way, he made a choice. He wanted to see religion in humanist terms.


Yeah and cannot blame the guy, it was his choice. Did you know Roosevelt and Quincy did not swear in with a Bible?


I believe they got sworn in on the Constitution, because they felt it their duty to serve the nation.


Well it is a good thing that they have the option. Do you know about the Tower of Babel?


The Tower of Babel was where every language known to man was created, according to the story.


Yeah and people think that it is the etemenanki in modern day Iraq.


Hi! Are you a fan of Tom Brady by chance? I want to check out his TB12 Method aka the athlete's bible that he uses to help him stay at the top of his game at 40 years old!


Yes I love Brady too. I am looking forward to that book as well as the documentary series Tom vs. Time


Same here. I can't wait to see it! I love what Brady says in the first episode: "If you're going to compete against me, you better be willing to give up your life because I'm giving up mine!" That is very powerful!


Wow talk about dedication. I wonder if that applies to any potential women who may come on board with the NFL, since they are allowed to


I know, right? And considering there's really only 11 minutes of live NFL gameplay on average each game, you'd think we would have at least had a female kicker by now!


I know so I am not sure why we do not have one yet. Did you hear about that record breaking game between Cumberland and Georgia Tech?


I have heard about it! That's almost unheard of. Do you think Cumberland would have played any better if they were forced to sit in a pink colored lockerroom like the visiting football team's locker room at the University of Iowa?


Hmm good point there. Or maybe they just needed someone like Benjarvus in their team.


Hasn't he played his entire pro career without fumbling the ball one time? That is amazing and takes some serious talent and skill!


It sure does, yes he is that guy. What do you think about the ESPN winning an Emmy?


I think it was well deserved. The yellow line they created that represents the first down line was very innovative and I can't see myself watching a game without it now!


Yes it has made out life easier. I wonder what they are using those stats from the tracking chips they are placing on the players now.


And the chips they're placing in the football as well! Those engineers are brilliant. But I still can't believe they make more money than the average lifetime earnings of both MLB and NFL players! That surprised me!


I wonder if that can be contributed to the fact that football players have shorter careers than engineers.


That is a good point. But then again, the top bowlers made more than the top football players back in 60s. Wonder if the bowlers back then made more than engineers as well?


Hmm good point, they likely did. On another topic, do you know much about the Bible?


I know quite a bit, actually. It has sold over 5 billion copies which is a big reason why it's considered the best selling and most influential book of all time!


That is mind blowing for sure. And it was part of the education system until 1963 too.


That surprised me, honestly! Did you also know that Thomas Jefferson created his own version by cutting out the supernatural parts? I'd love to read that version one of these days!


Yeah he really did not believe in resurrection and miracles. I wonder if that is the Bible he used to swear in


I wonder that, myself. Speaking of swearing in, did you know the only two presidents that didn't use a bible for their swearing in ceremonies were Adams and Roosevelt? I found that to be interesting! Well it was great chatting with you today! Take care!


I enjoy the getting together with friends part of it but I could take or leave the actual sports events....except when I am watching my children play.  How about you...what's your favorite sport?


That is the favorite sport in my household as well!  Tom Brady is quite the dedicated player both on and off the field, don't you think?


Yes, he is arguably the greatest steal in nfl history


I think a lot of people would agree with you.  I am in awe of his dedication to living his best life!!


I mean he didn't even get to play at all in highschool, but wow he is amazing now


Right!  And to think that he was a sixth round draft pick!!  Do you think if he hadn't been drafted he would've done a career involving nutrition or religion?


Then we wouldn't have the famous brady of today. Good thing he got picked


Someone with commitment like that though perhaps he would've been famous in another career area.  Have you read his book?


Yes, that's what I am referring to.  I've read some mixed reviews and wonder if it's worth the read...


I mean all these self help book I think are a decent read most the time, but what matters is you


I guess if you are going to take self help advice from anyone, Tom Brady would be the guy.  He is definitely leading by example


That is true. But the question is will you act on this advice?


That is a good question.  Would someone read the book looking for self help advice or just merely to get to know Tom a little better?


I guess it would depend on the individual


I agree.  Me personally I think it would be a bit of both....you know, take what you can use and disregard the rest!


I mean that is how I look at religion. There is no reasons to be stuck following only one religion such as following the bible. I think people should learn a basis understanding of all religions first


Good point.  The same could also be said for his diet and life choices.  I think it would be hard for the average person to be as strict as him with those things, but one could definitely benefit from a few of the tips!


Indeed. In any case, thanks for chatting.


Well enough, considering they've been in the Super Bowl so many times. Why do you ask?


He has a book out called the TB12 Method.  Wasn't sure if you were familiar with it or what it was about.


It's a book about creating a healthy lifestyle and he credits it with him staying at the top of his game.  Are you familiar with his documentary called Tom vs. Time?


Oh, the one that Gotham Chopra is working on! Yeah, I've heard of that.


It's pretty good.  After watching it, it changed my view of him.  I believe it's on Facebook Watch.  Are you a fan of the NFL?


I thought it was weird that Deepak's son was working on a sports documentary, but if you say it's good I'll have to check it out. I follow the Cowboys more than anything.


I like the Cowboys.  Did you know the highest scoring game ever was when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0?


I did not! I don't follow college ball too closely.


I watch it but mainly the smaller regional schools if I can get them in.  In the 1960's the top bowlers made twice as much as the top football stars of the era.  I'm sure that's not like that anymore.


With so many people watching and so much tech invested in the NFL, I wouldn't doubt it. The payoffs have to be worth the money put in. They even put tracking chips in the balls to analyze.


That's crazy that they are going that high tec into a sport.  Although like you said with all the people watching there is big money involved.


Maybe Tom Brady's onto something with his whole "treat football like a religion" idea. Seems like a lot of fans already do.


Yes!  Speaking of religion did you know that the bible is the biggest selling book of all time with over 5 billion copies sold?


I wonder how that compares to the number of NFL game tickets sold.


Probably crushes the ticket sales I would guess.


There are other Patriots that are very religious, like Matt Slater. I'm sure the overlap between fans and church goers is not insignificant.


I didn't know that.  Former Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled the ball once during his career!


It just seems like the team dominates regardless of time or subject!


Yes!  It was a pleasure chatting with you!  Have a good day!


Good morning.  Do you like NFL football?


Yes.  I just learned Tom Brady has a book entitled "The Athlete's Bible".


Not really... I do respect his ability.  He does have an interesting philosophy.


I agree with that.  I do not care of him as a player or person but you can't deny is greatness.


Yes.  There is a sort of spiritual side to the Pat's.  One of their ST players, Matthew Slater actually in an evangelist.


That is interesting.  What about the TB12 method?


I think it's Brady's personal philosophy include diet and health. A columnist named Bob Ryan described it as "cult like" but I have zero faith in news people including those in sports.


I am aware of Bob Ryan, I watch a lot of sports shows he is reputable.


Don't know him but that's quite an accusation.  When I think of football, I don't think of pink locker rooms like those for the visiting team at U or Iowa.


I have heard of that pink locker room as well.  Seems like it would man you down a bit


lol Yeah... Did you know that pro bowlers made more money that pro football players in the 1960's.  Hard to imagine...


That is crazy, boy how the times have changed.


Yeah, one new development I like is the yellow line introduced by ESPN for the 1st down line.  They won a well-deserved Emmy for that.


I don't think anyone can watch football without the yellow line anymore, what an innovation


Yes, it makes me even lazier for the post-Thanksgiving dinner football.  Speaking of lazy, it is said that there is only 11 minutes of actual gameplay in an NFL game.


That is crazy, then why does it take 3 hours?  Seems like it should move along faster.


They must be going from snap to whistle but that still seems way low.


I agree with that, it must be all the commercials


I played in HS and there is a lot of standing around waiting be people to do stuff like move the markers.  Oh well, did you hear that the Tower of Babel may be real and located in Iraq?


I agree with that.  It was based on a real building there.


Cool.  I would love to see that.  Thanks for the chat!


Hi, how are you? Are you ready for a fine chat today?


The NFL? The National Football League? Yes, I've heard of it. Is it any good?


Well it is good and a very big deal in the US now. Even women can play if they qualfy


Women? Wow. How do the women do against the men?


I am not sure but I would like to see them play together. I mean there are only 11 minutes of active game play


11 minutes seems like a short game. Don't they have to play longer usually? What about the commercials and stuff?


Yeah that is what keeps us glued to the tv for that long. In the 60s bowlers made more money than football players


The 60s bowlers were the epitome of cool. Everyone wanted to be great like them.


Yeah I guess, things have really changed now though. But still engineers make more than football players now


Engineers are the ones that make everything in life possible. They should be paid more. They should have competitions every Sunday.


Ohh that would be pretty cool, what ideas they come up with. And they are the ones that likely made those tracking chips they put in the players now


They sure are! The game is safe because of engineers. The players should be grateful. The nation should be grateful. Have you read the Bible recently?


I have not but I know some facts about it. How about you?


I have read the Bible and have not found the answers to the questions that I had about football.


Yeah I do not think they are there. They might be in the version that Jefferson created


Jefferson created a bible? How much money did he make on it? I know he was rich.


Yeah he created a version of it and took out all the supernatural stuff because he did not believe in it


There must not have been much left! I guess it was short book. Why did Jefferson do this? Was he angry at God or something?


No he just did not believe in resurrection and the miracles that are in the Bible


That is astounding! He helped create America, and that is a miracle that deserves to be in the Bible!


That is a good point, he was one of the main guys at that time.


Doing well, I was just reading news about Tom Brady's new athlete bible, have you heard of it?


Yes I believe i have heard about it. Have you read it?


No, but they say Brady is like a "messiah" to patriot fans,  I think some people spend too much time with football, how about you?


Absolutely. Football takes over Thursday night saturdays and all day sundays ughhh


Some people take it too seriously, did you know the Univesity of Iowa's locker room for the opposing team is painted pink?


LOL yes and what gets me is that no female has ever tried to be i the NFL. Thres no rule against them being on a team.


Most women have better things to do with their time than play a game, it is lucritive though, amazing how times change, in the 1960's top bowlers made more than football players.


Yes that is amazing. As well as the average NFL game only has 11 minutes worth of gameplay.


Seems like much longer than 11 minutes.   Do you know an engineer makes more in a lifetime than a football player, and doesn't have to worrry about getting a concussion.


I know I would be unhappy to be a saints cheerleader, they have crazy rules.


Yes they do. LIke the restaurant rule. I mean seriously thats crazy


That would nbe annoying, but I guess that track everything, the even use chips in shoulder pads to track the players movement.


Yes I agree. Do you know how many supposed sales of the bible there have been? Its over 5 billion copies I hear


Wow, I bleive it has been published in many languages, speaking of language, do you know the Tower of Babel was based on a real building in Iraq?


No I did not. That and every president has been sworn in on the bible except 2 of them.


Kids used to have to read the bible in school, after 1963, that only happens in private school, I wonder if our societal slide would be as great if we still exposed kids to the ideas about treating others with respect that are in the Bible?


Thats a good question. Its been good talking to you.


Hi there! Wondering if you like football? Tom Brady says football has become his religion!


I do like it!  Yes...he even wrote a book about how he maintains balance in his life called The TB12 Method.  Have you heard about it?


Yes! I love that he wants to know why we're here and what our purpose is!


Yes!  He credits it with helping him to stay at the top of his game.


He does! I like that he recognizes sports in a polarized nation can actually bring us together.


I agree.  They do tend to bring people together.  Have you seen his Tom vs. Time documentary?


No. Interesting football fact, did you know the NFL has no rules against women playing if they can meet the requirements?


I think I did hear about that.  I wouldn't be surprised if we see a woman make it here within the next few years.  There's quite a few playing at the high school level now.


Yes!  Did you watch the super bowl this year?  It's usually held on the first Sunday in February.


I did! It was great. Crazy that an engineer's average lifetime earnings are higher than an nfl'er.


Yes.  I'm guessing probably because they have a longer career.  In the 1960's top bowlers made more than the top football stars from that era.


I did not know that! Did you know that the Saint's cheerleaders can not eat at the same place at the same time as an nfl player and even have to leave if a player comes in while they're eating?


I didn't know that.  That's a weird rule isn't it?


It is! The NFL also uses tracking chips to track players and footballs. Tech sure has changed the game!


Yes it is.  That seems to be getting a little too technical if you ask me.  lol


So, back to Brady's interest in the bible, did you know prior to 1963 schoolchildren often read from the bible as part of their education?


I didn't know that.  I do know the bible is the highest selling book of all time with over 5 billion copies sold.


I am not surprised at all. I know there were only two presidents, Roosevelt and Adams that did not use a bible at swearing in.


I didn't know that either!  It was nice chatting with you!


Hey, how are you? Have you heard about Tom Brady "The TB12 Method"?


Hi! I have as a matter of fact. It's the athlete's bible. Ha! I heard Brady credits it for being in such great physical shape at the age of 40!


I would love to. Honestly, I'd like to follow it during the off-season just to get me by considering the NFL' s regular season schedule is only 17 weeks long from September to December. It flies by!


Are you NFL fan? I honestly watch sometime, but don't consider myself as fan


I am a big fan honestly. I love the Saints although I don't love that ridiculous misogynistic rule they still have in place that forbids cheerleaders from dining in the same restaurant as the football players. It's like, how has no lawsuits been filed over that one yet?


It looks like old tradition and I'm not sure anyone follows it. Also there is a question about penalty. Ok, a lady decided to stay in a restaurant. What will be penalty for her? It's interesting question.


Agreed. I can't believe in this day and age no one has complained about it yet. Just as I can't believe no women have been signed by any teams yet considering there are no rules preventing them from playing as long as they meet the eligibility requirements, ya know?


It could be next stage for #metoo. If any lady try to be NFL player, but will be rejected. I'm sure it will be huge scandal.


So true. You'd  think with there being only 11 minutes of live gameplay, they could at least sign one to be a kicker, right?


I'm not surprised. A lot of commercial. Just a lot. It's really annoying.


You are right about that. But I suppose women would be better off financially by entering the engineering field since engineers make more than the average lifetime earnings of both MLB and NFL players. Which is surprising to me!


I'm sure a lot of money go to TV, owners of teams, etc. Just not fair for players! Did you know that the highest score in a football game was 222-0. Can you believe?


That is insane and humiliating. Do you think Georgia Tech was mad because their lockerroom was pink like the visiting football team's locker room at the University of Iowa's are? Ha!


I don't think this is only reason hahahaha. Poor players! I would stay at home for year if I lost game like this. Because everyone will makes jokes about me and this event. Just want to change topic. Do you read Bible?


Tell me about it. I don't know what's worse: that it knowing the top bowlers made more than the top football players back in the 1960s. I read it sometimes. What about you?


I used to read a lot when I was child. I didn't know that apple and evil was the same word in latin "malus" and just in 4th century apple become apple.


Wow! I didn't either! I also didn't know that Adams and Roosevelt were the only two presidents who didn't use a bible for their swearing in ceremonies. I figured there would have been more!


Do you know any reasons why it wasn't used for ceremonies?


I honestly don't know! But speaking of Bibles and presidents, Jefferson actually created his own version by cutting out the supernatural parts. Wonder if that version is called the "King Jefferson" version? Ha!


That's good one! It was nice to chat with you. Have a good day!


Great chatting with you as well! I'm off to research the Etemenanki. They say the biblical tower of Babel was based off it. Have a great day!


I watch some once in a while.  Always try to catch the play offs


Did you know that in the 1960's that top bowlers were better paid than top football players? Can you imagine that now?


I d work a bit harder on bowling..  lol  That is crazy though.


It is. I would have chose that route also. Much less difficult on the body. Do you know what the highest score ever in football was?


It was 222-0  Almost impossible to believe that even happened.


It is so crazy! How is it even possible to score that many points during one game?!


Im guessing a combo of a really good team vs. a bunch of toddlers or a really bad team.


I can't imagine. They must have been scoring the entire time. Did you also know that ESPN won an Emmy for the creation of the yellow line that we see on TV that indicates the first down line? I can't imagine watching football without that.


Me neither, my mom was surprised when she went to one of my brother's live games in HS and it wasn't there.


Ha ha, that's hilarious. It definitely helps you to know what's going on. Were you also aware that there is a RB that never fumbled the ball in his career?


Yeah, he plays for the Patriots too.  Probably contributes to their on going success.


I'm sure it helped. I've also heard that the NFL on average has only 11 minutes of live gameplay per game. I knew there were a lot of commercials but that's surprising.


Well the clock runs sometimes when they are walking to the next play.  Plus all the celebrating makes the game a lot longer too.


I agree. Did you know that the NFL has no written rules against female players?


I heard that. If there was a female player I hope theyd treat them better than the cheerleaders.


Are you referring to the way the Saints treat their cheerleaders?


Yeah.  Its crazy that they have to leave even if a player walks in while they are eating.


I had heard that. It's pretty disgusting. It's one thing to say they can't be in the restaurant together but another to say that if the cheerleader was there first and eating she has to get up and leave if a player enters.


I wonder why people haven't fought that?  It just seems so wrong.


Good question. I did hear that a cheerleader for another team tried to unionize because she was only making minimum wage and she was fired so that may be part of the reason. They do not seem to treat their cheerleaders well.


Maybe one day that will change.  I must get going.  Its been great chatting!


Hi, how are you? Do you know much about the Bible?


I'm good!  I know that it is the biggest selling book of all time.  Do you know how many copies it has sold?


It's got to be more than a billion. I figured almost every person on the planet could have one.


Yes I agree!   It's sold over 5 billion copies!


That's tremendous! Did you know that before 1963, it was not uncommon for American students  to read from the Bible as part of their elementary education?


I didn't know that.  Thomas Jefferson created his own version of the bible.  Wonder why he did that?


He wanted to out the 'supernatural' parts, such as the miracles and the resurrection. He wanted to see religion in humanist terms.


Interesting!  Speaking of presidents and the bible...Teddy Roosevelt and John Quicny Adams were the only 2 U.S. presidents who didn't use the bible when they were sworn in.


I think they swore on the Constitution. They felt that they owed allegiance to the people and the government first.


That's interesting!  I didn't know that.  Are you a fan of any of the 32 teams that are in the NFL?


I don't follow the NFL much. Do you have a favorite team?


I like the Steelers.  lol  I'm more of a baseball fan.  An engineer will make more in their lifetime than the average careers of an average NFL and MLB player.


That's one good reason to become an engineer. We need more engineers anyway.


Yes I agree.  An average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay.  Seems short for what's supposed to be 60 minutes of game time.


So much waiting around. I guess it creates anticipation. The tracking chips in players shoulder pads to record a player's moves must show them standing still most of the time.


Yes lol  Those tracking chips seems like they are going a little too far just for a game.


I guess it helps understand the game for strategy, maybe injury prevention.


That could be.  That didn't cross my mind.


I'm bothered that New Orleans Saints cheerleaders can't eat in the same restaurant as any NFL player.


I agree.  That seems like an odd rule they have.  It doesn't make any sense.  Did you know that there's no written rule against a female playing in the NFL?


do you think the female players would have to leave the restaurants as well? Anyway, it's been fun chatting!


Hi, how are you? Do you know much about the Bible?


Hi there! I know a little about the Bible and recently found out that the Tower of Babel was based on a real building in Iraq!


The Bible is full of interesting discoveries! For example, did you know that an apple only became known as an "apple" when the Bible was translated into Latin in the 4th century?


I didn't! Did you know that Thomas Jefferson created his own Bible version because he didn't like the supernatural parts!


He wanted to see religion in humanist terms. He wanted to understand the morality of Christianity without the miracles.


That's a good explanation! Did you know that Roosevelt and Adams are the only ones who didn't use a bible at their swearing in ceremonies?


I think they were sworn in on the Constitution. They felt that they owed allegiance to the people and the government first.


That's good. I thought maybe they didn't believe in the Bible.  Many football players kneel after games to pray. Do you like football?


I sometimes watch football. It's interesting that the NFL has no rule against female players.


It's very interesting, just like Iowa's pink visiting team locker room.


The pink probably is meant to have a psychological effect. I can't imagine it matters much, or everyone would do it.


Do you think there was much psychological effect when Cumberland was defeated 222-0 by Georgia Tech in 1916?


I think probably the Cumberland guys wondered why that game was scheduled in the first place. Pointless really.


I'm surprised Georgia Tech kept actively scoring points.  I wonder how many points Benjarvus Green-Ellis has scored since he never fumbled in his career.


The guy is a legend. He should get a special bonus for that feat.


Definitely! I wonder how much he really played though because the average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay!


True. The action is sparse, but pretty violent. I guess fans love that aspect of the game.


Yes we do! I also love the yellow line on tv...did you know ESPN won an Emmy for that?


I did not know that. I guess it must have been a nice line. Anyway, thanks for the chat! Have a good day!


I'm good thanks. Are you a football fan?


Not a die-hard fan but I keep up with it. What about you? I have some trivia about football if you're interested.


I'm about the same. Sure, I'd like to hear it.


Do you know about the tracking chips the NFL uses during the game?


I have heard a little, I'm surprised they are able to use it during the game and not just practice.


No, they use them on every player to track his every movement and also in the ball. In the players, they put the chips in their shoulder pads. The chips inside the football measure location, speed of the ball and rotation of the ball.


Technology is amazing. I can understand why they would be useful. If a player is getting tired they could tell right away.


I bet they can really compare performance between players pretty good with them, too. Did you know Tom Brady has a bestseller?


I have heard something about it. I might get a copy. I think it's something about he keeps healthy at 40.


Yes, it's called The TB12 Method and it's also called the "athlete's bible". He eats avocado ice cream, I didn't even know there was such a thing.


I didn't know about avocado ice cream either. I wonder if he uses a spoon or scoops it with doritos.


LOL. Speaking of Bibles, did you know there were 2 US Presidents that didn't use a Bible when they were sworn into office?


Know I didn't know that. Which ones were they?


Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams. I'm not sure why. I do know that Thomas Jefferson made his own version of the Bible, he cut out all the verses on the resurrection of Christ and on the miracles of Jesus. He used a razor to cut them out and pasted them into his own mini-Bible. He was a believer.


That's interesting. I wonder if Roosevelt and Adams were atheists. I'm going to have to look that up.


I know, I'm wondering the same thing. Well, you know the Bible has sold a few more copies than Tom Brady's book, actually. Over 5 billion copies. I don't think he's going to catch up EVER.


I don't either. It's been nice talking to you. Have a nice evening.


The NFL? You mean the National Football League?


Yes. Do you have a favorite team or player?


Um, no, I don't. I don't know much about football. There are many teams in many places and many players with many faces.


Yeah that is true. Do you know how many teams are there?


There are probably 2 or 3 dozen that are good at football. Good enough to be professional.


32. That makes sense. That's an even number, so it can be divided by two. Are there two leagues or divisions or something?


I am not sure about that. Do you know what the highest score in a game has been?


The highest score in a game? Probably over a hundred points. I don't know. Is that a Tom Brady game?


It was actually 222-0 when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland. What a agme


That's bogus! Why would they do that? That seems cruel to humiliate that school. I think the other team should have forfeited.


well they stuck to it it seems. Did you know U of Iowa painted the visitor locker room pink?


I think that has something to do with the breast cancer awareness movement or something.


I am not sure actually. I hope that is the reason. Did you know bowlers made more money than football players in the 60s?


Bowling is a sport of kings. Bowlers deserve more money for their elegance and charm.


I guess so. But that has certainly changed now. Still engineers make more over their lifetime than football players.


I think that it would better to be a bowler, but then again I ain't so good with math. I guess engineers have a great future.


Yes it seems. On another topic, do you know much about the Bible?


I've read a bit at the beginning and the end. Not much of a plot. Kinda confusing.


Yeah I have not read it either but it seems to be packed with history.


Do you know Brady? he is a great QB a hall of famer


No, I don't follow football closely. I know the U of IA's visiting locker room is pink. I guess there are worse ways to intimidate a team.


I agree but it is an intersting tactic, intimidate a team by pink, that might slow them down.


Maybe when they first painted it. Not today. I cannot believe that espn won an emmy for that superimposed yellow line. Must have been a bad year for entertainment.


I agree, doesnt seem to be worth an Emmy,


I find it hilarious that bowlers in the 60's made more than football players.


I find that hilarious as well, pro players make so much money not that seems irrational


Well, how else is Brady going to pay for his avocado ice cream?


I hear he eats lots of them, part of his success I wonder if its actually good for his performance


I don't know. It sounds disgusting to me. It's interesting that he is on a spiritual quest, yet looks at football as a religion.


I guess for many it is a kind of religion, that would make Brady one of the saints or angels of the NFL religion?


Who knows. Maybe he will be like Jefferson, and create his own version of the bible.


Maybe he will I might read that, sounds like an interesting book, did you hear about that humiliating defeat Cumberland suffered


I don't keep up with football, sorry. I am unsure how I feel about the tracking chips in the footballs and shoulder pads of players. Sounds very invasive.


It does seem invasive, I agree with the chip in the football we can learn about the game by placing the chip in the ball


Interstingly enough, Teddy Roosevelt and John Q Adams didn't use a bible at their swearing in ceremonies.


I guess they arent religious, they sure lost a lot of votes because of that,


I wouldn't think so, as people back then knew how to separate country and religion. Unlike today.  Weird though, they did include passages from the bible in schools.


I think religion shouldnt be mandatory we all have different views, cultures and they should be respected,


I don't think so either. I do find it ineresting that apple means both fruit and malace.


The name has an interesting origin I agree,


Nice. I assume you like Brady then too? He is a obok author now as well.


I am, it's a pretty good book, it's very inspiring.


I have not read it yet and I am also looking forward to the series TOm vs. Time


I think that it will be good. He's done so well staying healthy all these years.


Yes he sure has. I wonder if that is the reason he sticks to healthy ice cream too, avocado


Probably, and he's had a good supporting cast on his team. From his linemen and the staple of good running backs. He had Benjarvus Green-Ellis, he was a stable back. He never fumbled in his career.


That is so impressive that he managed to do that in his career. Did you know women can play too in the NFL?


I did not know that. There's no written rules against it?


Yes there is not but I do not know of any women who have tried for it


Yeah me too. Do you know what the highest score in college football is?


Was it 222-0? I know Georgia Tech beat Cumberland by that much in the early 1900s.


Yes it is still that record. What a win. On another topic do you know much about the BIble?


I know a little bit. When I went to school it wasn't uncommon for us to be required to read from the bible. Although I went to school way after 1963.


Yesh that seems strange. It has already sold more than 5 billion copies


Did you know that apple only became known as an apple when the bible was translated into Latin in the 4th century?


Yes because it has the same meaning as evil too, from the word malus


That's pretty interesting. I've heard that Teddy Roosevelt didn't use a bible at his swearing-in ceremony. I wonder if there was an outrage back then?


I wonder about that too. Quincy did the same thing as well.


Hi, how are you? How much do you know about the Bible?


yes I do. It the best selling book of all time


Did you know that before 1963, it was not uncommon for American students to be required to read from the Bible as part of their elementary education? Times certainly have changed!


My mom told me that. Thomas jefferson did not believe in miracles and the resurrection.


True. He created his own version of the Bible, He wanted to see religion in humanist terms.


Teddy roosevelt and john quincy adams must not have believed as well


They did not use a Bible at their swearing-in ceremonies. I think they swore on the Constitution.


It interesting how the work apple came about


That is an interesting coincidence. The word "malus" means both apple and evil. So Eve actually ate evil.


good point. Tom Brady is a true believer and a very spiritual person


I guess he would be sworn in on a Bible. Maybe his own. LOL.


Haha, he did write his own bible like book called "athlete's bible"


I guess that must be a best seller since he's a champion and all. Have you read it?


I will one day. I would like to see his facebook videos called "Tom vs. Time


That would be interesting. The NFL has a lot of interesting personalities. Did you know that the NFL has no rule against female players? Women would be allowed if they met the league's eligibility requirements.


I never knew that. I do not like the fact that cheerleaders cant eat with the players


Yeah, the cheerleaders are required to leave. That seems sexist. The NFL uses tracking chips in players shoulder pads to record a player's moves on the field.  Maybe they could record their movement off the field and avoid these situations.


It cool to know that ESPN created the superimposed yellow line representing the first down


I guess it was innovative for its time. Now it just seems to normal and obvious. Well, I enjoyed chatting!


Me too. I am about to go read Tom Brady's book


Enjoy! Use it for your swearing in ceremony!


Morning! Not sure about you but I really like Tom Brady, health enthusiast and football player. Did you know about his spirituality?


I dont really like the Patriots but Brady is the best I have ever seen, and no, what about his spirituality?


He take a spiritual approach to life and the game. He says he wants to know why we're her e and our purpose. Then he tries to unite people too.


I think thats great, he published two books The TB12 Method and the Athletes Bible.


Yes, that's right! So moving on to football, did you know the highest score ever was georgia tech vs cumberland 222-0?


222-0!!! was the other team blind? that's a humiliating defeat wow


haha-I know! I did not know that the term football covers any sport that involves kicking a ball with the foot, did you?


Yeah thats soccer, its actually my favorite sport


Oh, nice. I also had no idea that the NFL has no rule against female players so long as they can meet eligibility requirements.


I had no idea either, what are your thoughts on this matter? seems like woman are at a disadvantage because of the strength the game needs


I say play if you can! Did you know that New Orleans Saints cheerleaders can't eat at the same restaurant as a player and have to leave if a player is there?


That is a really unfair rule, did you ever watch the football player Benjarvus Green Ellis play?


Ok so he was a running back for the Patriots, he used to be great, never fumbled a ball, his retired now


Wow! That's impressive. Did you know the NFL uses chips in shoulder pads and balls to track velocity ball speed, rotation and location?


I did not, its crazy how tech is taking over the world, over sports, it has made the game better though, just like the creation of the first down line in football


Yes, agreed. So back to Tom's mention of the bible. Did you know that Thomas Jefferson created his own version of the bible?


He did, I wonder how its different from the original version, Jefferson was a really smart man


Yes, very smart. It differed in the fact that he took a razor and removed all of the supernatural references. Good talking today!


Thats odd, why take the miracles and supernatural parts out of it I guess he had his reasons.


Hi! I love watching football! I enjoy watching on tv and appreciate the yellow line, but don't think it was Emmy worthy for ESPN


Yeah that is quite an award. Do you have a favorite player or team?


I love the Green Bay Packers!  What do you think about tracking chips in the players' shoulder pads?


I like it because they seems to track velocity, rotation and such which I hope can be used to make the game safer


That's true the safety impact could be huge! They need to be a little more concerned about womens rights in New Orleans with their cheerleaders!


I think so too, it is rude and sexist. Why can;t they be at the same place.


Especially when they were there first! Obviously football players aren't as great as everyone thinks because an engineer makes more in their lifetime than our overpaid football players.


Yeah I guess their careers are shorter so they have less opportunity to make money


Yes, just surprising with what they make per year! I wonder how much Benjarvus Green-Ellis made with never fumbling in his career?


Yeah that is pretty amazing, what a talent. Did you know U of Iowa painted the visitor locker room pink?


I heard that! I wonder if that tactic actually works. Maybe Georgia Tech did too when they defeated Cumberland 222-0 in 1916...


That is such a record, wow. Maybe that is what it was. Did you know there are only 11 minutes of active game play


That's insane with how long the entire game takes! Did you know that bowlers use to make more money than football players?


I cannot really wrap my mind around that. On another topic, do you know much about the Bible?


I know some, but didn't know Roosevelt and Adams didn't swear in on the Bible...I thought presidents had to!


I guess it is optional. I wonder what kind of Bible Jefferson swore on.


I wonder if it was his own with the supernatural parts cut out?


I am not sure but he just did not believe in the miracles and the resurrection part in the Bible


I wonder if he believed in Babel because people think it's based on a real building in Iraq.


Yeah it seems to be the etemenanki I would love to see that.


I do, I  love football, Tom Brady is one of my favorite players.


Apparently he has some exciting ideals about his success.


He is one of the most successful players, he wond the Superbowl with his teammates this year


Yeah i didn't see the game. I hear he owes his success to the Avocado ice cream he eats.


Really avocado ice cream? that doesnt sound like a good food for a player, but who knows maybe it has secret properties


Yeah he says it all part of his tb12 method.


I guess its as good as method as any, Brady must win a lot of money, bowlers used to make more money in the 60s


Yeah i know twice as much can you believe that? The patriots are slighted to win the next superbowl as well.


Yeah, the Patriots are a team with a solid base so yeah, it would make sense to watch them win another Superbowl but football is a game full with suprises, one never knows


That's true i would honestly like to see another team raise to the occasion. Cheerleader are not allowed to stay at a eating place if a player comes in.


Thats a really messed up rule, that is totaly unfair, it should be the players the ones that have to leave, that rule makes me so angry


Yeah it does seem sexist. i do understand that there trying to avoid employee fraternization.


Its really odd, did you know about the tracking chips players have embedded in their shoulders?


I heard about that, soon we will be watching drones and AI players.


I agree, tech is taking over the world, many football players suffer brain damage towards the end of their careers so maybe they can make tech that keeps players protected


They should set a limit to how long a players career is as well. Theres a movie about that brain damage you mentioned.


Really? I havent seen that one, what is it called? I bet many people in the industry disliked the movie


It was called Concussions, Will Smith played the main character. The NFL went to great lengths to keep all this quite


Oh I think I watched that one or at least fragments of the movie,do you think that movie changed things?


Very little but regulation about helmet to helmet and the design of the helmets changed. Nice chatting with you.


I hope things can change in the future, its been nice chatting with you as well.


Ho there, yes I do very much so. DO you have a favorite player?


Yes I sure do , I really like Brady a lot as a player. And you?


Nice me too, I love the guy a lot. Do you know his favorite ice cream flavor?


It is what is super healthy, avocado. He is very dedicated to a healthy diet for sure


Yes he sure is. Did you know he wrote a book also now?


Yes the TB12Methond, the Athlete's Bible. Have you read it yet?


I have not read it yet. And there is also a documentary series Tom vs Time that I would like to eventually watch


Yes me too actually. Did you know U of Iowa painted the visitor locker room pink?


I wonder why that is though. Do you know what the highest score in college football is?


It is 222-0 and it dates back to 1916 when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland


Yeah what a game really. Did you know ESPN won an Emmy once?


Yeah they won it for the superimposed yellow line and I am happy about that .


Yes it has made game watching at home much easier for us for sure


Agreed on that. Do you know who Banjarvus Green-Ellis is?


Yeah he is a legend, he only guy in NFL to have never fumbled the ball in his career


What a guy really. Did you know about that weird rule that New Orleans cheerleader shave to abide to?


Yeah about not being able to eat in the same restaurant as the players. What is up with that?


Yeah and they have to leave mid meal. That rule is sexist and has to go


Agreed on that. Do you know much about the Bible?


I know that is it one of the most influential books and has sold over 5 billion copies


Yeah exactly and it was part of the education system until late, like 1963


I love the NFL!  I try to follow all 32 teams the best I can.


Nice. I did not know the game season is 17 weeks. That is a long time and lots of games


Yes.  It seems to go fast.  Each team plays a 16 game schedule.


Yeah it does seem that for sure. Interesting that bowlers used to make more than football players in the 60s


How much more did they make than the players?


Not sure but I think it was because at that time football was not that popular. But even today, the engineers still make more than the average football players


Probably because in the long run they have longer career.  Did you know the highest scoring game ever was when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0?  Crazy.


That is insane. Did you know ESPN got an Emmy once?


I didn't know that.  What did they win it for?


It was pretty strange but they got it for inventing the superimposed yellow line


Interesting!  RB Former RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled during his NFL career.  That's pretty incredible.


That sure is. What a talent. Did you know women can play too?


I think I read that somewhere.  I don't think there's any rule saying that they can't play as long as they meet the eligibililty requirements.


Yeah that is is. I hope it happens soon. Did you know about that weird rule for New Orleans cheerleaders?


They are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant as the football players


That's an odd rule for sure.  There is only 11 minutes of actual gameplay in an average NFL game.  Seems like that should be a lot more than that for what they get paid.


Yeah it is strange since we have to be glued to the tv for so long too. On another topic, do you know anything about the Bible?


I know that it is the best selling book of all time with total sales of over 5 billion copies!


Yeah that seems a lot. Jefferson apparently made his own version of the Bible


I didn't know that.  Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams were the only 2 U.S. presidents who didn't use the bible when they were sworn in.


Yeah they must not have liked that. Jefferson took out the supernatural from the Bible.


Good evening!  Blizzard like conditions here has me thinking about breaking out the Bible on a cold night inside!


I wont rub it in your face, but I live in Florida so I have the AC running.  I might do so as well.


LOL!  I won't be altering my Bible like President Thomas Jefferson did.  I guess he wasn't fond of things like miracles or resurrection, so he took them out of his version.


I heard that, with a razor no less.  Nothing like picking and choosing what parts to follow.  There are a few presidents who were sworn in on something else too.


Wow.  I would have thought that was in the Constitution or something.  Do you happen to know which presidents weren't sworn in on a Bible?


Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams. I am surprised Jefferson isnt among them, or at least with his special Bible.


I agree with you.  I know that the Bible has different iterations or even books that one denomination considers canon and another apocryphal, but I doubt most of those made a decision quite as arbitrarily as our former president!


Very true, there are several that Catholics include yet, Protestants dont.  I dont know how those decisions came about, to remove parts, or even what is in those parts removed.


A lot were based on Church councils.  What Catholics use today, was mostly codified in the 300s.  I think the New Testament most Christians agree on, but the Old Testament is a different story!


That is interesting for sure.  I think the translation of the word Apple is interesting, have you heard about that one


I don't think I do, but I'm interested in hearing more.


When it was translated in to Latin in the 4th C, the word malus meant both Apple and Evil.


Interesting.  You take it for granted that it was always apple.  Then again, you find other things might be true.  For example, the Tower of Babel appears to be based on a building in modern day Iraq.


That is really cool.  I think Biblical history is pretty cool


I agree.  By the time I was in elementary school, the Bible wasn't being studied, but I guess it was the norm for the generation before me.


It was never a part of my schooling either.


I wonder if it was part of Tom Brady's because he has his own personal belief system these days.


That's right.  I guess some consider it an "athlete's bible," but is more than just athletics.  I think there are some that have mentioned that it is almost cultish!


I can see that.  Patriots fans consider him the Messiah.


Which is a little unnerving.  There is no doubting his accomplishments on the field, but not sure I am ready to follow his beliefs off the field.


I would agree with you there.  Ive got  to get going.  Nice Chat!


I love him and his inspiration. I would lobe to read his book "athlete's bible"


Me too. Its a best seller just like the bible.


The bible is the best selling book of all time.


Thomas jefferson did not believe in miracles and the resurrection. He made his own bible


Teddy roosevelt and john quincy adams must did not believe as well.


its intresting how the word malus" means both apple and evil.


OK. Did you know that females could play in the NFL ?


No but i dont like how cheerleaders are forbidden from eating in the same restaurant as any nfl player


That is crazy that they would have to leave if a player comes in.


That is cool. It is also cool how they put tracking chips embedded in players shoulder pads to record moves


Yes and they put them in the footballs to record data


Why do I think that the NFL seems to have more than 32 teams ?


It does have only 16. Each team playing 16 games and having one bye week.


So if a game has only 11 minutes of live gameplay, The rest must be commercials lol.


Good point. Did you know that bowlers made twice as much as top football stars ?


Thats crazy. It like how engineers make more in a lifetime


And what up with that crazy cumberland game. I would have walked off the field


I would have walked off after the first 100 points.


Well enjoy tom brady and his videos. Good day !


Did you know Tom Brady has a best selling book "The Athlete's Bible"?


Is that the TB12 Method everyone is talking about?


Yep. It is somehow equated to spirituality although it is about staying on top as an athlete in that sports brings people together like a religion.


At 40, and still at the top of his game, I bet there is quite an audience for anything he has to say on staying healthy!


Yeah, Pats fans see Brady as a messiah.  Some, reflecting on coach Belichick say "In Bill We Trust".


That's quite a creed to recite.  Under Bill an Tom, the Pats have won 6 superbowls, and in a game where winning just one superbowl is the goal of a lifetime, I can understand the reverence afforded these guys.


All the reverence may be a little over the top.  A columnist, Bob Ryan said it was "cult-like".


Sure. Football fans often border on idol worship each sunday. And to many, football is the only religion they have. That makes them vulnerable to wanting to fill their hearts with something bigger than themselves.


Yeah.  Football is like that to many in the world that like the "football" that Americans call soccer.  I guess we have kicking the ball though some kind of goal in common.


We can find inspiration in athletic performance and success, and for some, that is the depth of their spirituality. I am reminded of the words of Eric Little, the Olympic champion runner, who said that he felt the pleasure of God when he ran.  There are faith lessons in BRady's example of dedication to his craft.


He is dedicated.  I wonder if he would be in pro football players were paid less than top pro bowlers like the were in the 60's.


Good point. But I think Brady is a true believer, whose dedication goes beyond money...but money helps I;m sue!


He gets really good pay considering the average NFL game has only 11 minutes of actual gameplay.  I think that's low...


Yeah, but Brady is an anomaly. The average NFL player has a lower lifetime earning potential than the average engineer.  But it is a game that is fun to watch!


I'm an engineer and I don't see that.  Not for someone that's a top QB like Brady.


I woulod like to see Brady's wife on the field!  There is no rule against female players in the NFL, but they still must pass minimal eligibility requirements.


She's a supermodel that makes more than him so, don't hold your breath.  My alma mater beat poor Cumberland 222-0 in 1916.  That's really running it up.  Kind of shameful...


Almost as shameful as having to return from a brutal game loss into a pink visitors locker room like in Iowa...


Yeah.  Many think it's shameful that kids no longer read from the Bible in elementary school like they did before 1963.


Half the kids can't read these days anyway... even if it is from sacred texts.


Sadly, that's true.  Thanks for the chat!


I do like football.  It is a classic struggle to put the ball in the goal.


Do you like Tom Brady? I heard he takes football really seriously,


Tom Brady is a interesting personality.  6 super bowl wins in eight tries.  40 years old.  an efficient quarterback.


He sure is, I wonder how much more time he has left in the game 40 years old is an old age for a player


It is a good question.  Perhaps the documentary series "Tom vs Time" will shed some light on Toms remaining time.


I havent, but I think its a documentary worth watching, many interesting facts about Brady


Yes, many interesting things.  Do you think people come together and worship sports or are they simply fans.  Belichick cant really be a religion can he?


Well I guess it makes sense, fans do worship sports and even Deepak Chopra had a comment supporting this.


Interesting idea, sports as religion.  The NFL and each team is in it to make money though.  When Running Back Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled a football in  his career, I wonder if that made him a saint?


That definitely sets him apart from other players, maybe a saint or something higher I loved to watch him play


So when ESPN superimposes a yellow line on the field to show the first down line, is that worth an emmy or a minor miracle ?


It was a great contribution to the game so I guess so, if we translate it to religion it makes sense, the 222-0 can translate into a slayer, a sacrifice to the Gods


But, it seems so random.  Why was Georgia Tech worth while on that day and Cumberland worth nothing.  It would be like worshiping dice. Ohh... back to Tom Brady and past performance is indicative of future result.


Do you think he will be around the NFL a while more? he is one of the most dedicated players


I have come to believe that Tom will be around.  It is drive, dedication and commitment.


I agree, 40 years old is a bit old for the game but he was great on the last Super bowl, so yeah, I think we have Brady for a while


Maybe Tom is in it for the money.  He seems to be transitioning into a self help nutritional guru.  If there is more cash in that then no more football?


Thats a valid theory although he already makes a lot of money, I think its great how he has such a positive perception of sports and how they can help us become better persons overall, i agree with him, sports bring the best version of yourself


I like the technology involved.  The NFL may make advances in closed head injuries.  There are tracking chips in the players shoulder pads.


Yeah footballs also have tracking chips, a lot of interesting data is taken out of them.


The NFL? The National Football League? Yes, I've heard of it. I don't know much about the game.


Do you have a favorite team? There are 32 of them to choose from!


It is sinful to have a favorite. To show favor would go against the way. Do you have a favorite?


I favor the Vikings, but I like college football too. My favorite team if the Iowa Hawkeyes. Did you know they painted their visitor locker room pink?!


Maybe they are encouraging awareness of breast cancer.


That is not at all why, but a valid point. It is psychological for calming down the other team.


I guess everybody is calmed by pink, but it should remind them of the tragedy of cancer that strikes so many footballers.


i never knew that many male players were affected. Good awareness.


Breasts are delicate things, and the pounding of the game is carcinogous. I figure that there should be a way to engineer a better breast protector.


that is why engineers make more money overtime than nfl players


The engineers have not come up with a breast cancer preventor breast plate. They need to get going on that. The players need it. Iowa demands it.


for sure! engineers have created chips to put in shoulder players for data purposes, so its a start.


If they can detect breast cancer, it is a good start. Chips are clever, maybe clever enough to spread pink awareness.


have you been affected by breast cancer? you sound like a good advocate


I thank god that I haven't been. I wore the breast protectors while I played and have not suffered like so many others.


I am happy to hear that. Speaking of women, did you know they could play in the NFL if they were good enough?


I think that would incur a tremendous risk of breast cancer on their part. They should take care to avoid that risk. Carcinogens abound in pro football.


They are the ones that came up with the pink line to raise awareness about breast cancer, right?


yellow line on TV, but pink during October I believe, good chatting with you!


Same here. The highest scoring game ever was 222-0! That must have been something to watch!


Either the winning team was just that good or the losing team was just that bad


Or both! Did you know in the NFL they only play for around 11 minutes per game?


Ya. That sure is a lot of action in so little time


There are no rules against women in the NFL, I wonder if we will see that anytime soon?


Perhaps the reason why we don't see them now is because the requirements inherently disqualify most?


You're probably right. Some of the league still has sexist rules about cheerleaders, though, not allowing them to eat in the same restaurant as the players!


Yeah, it's a strange rule. Did you watch the playoffs and Super Bowl this year?


The opening was a bit disappointing compared to years prior


Yeah. The playoffs were nerve wrecking to me due to fumbles and such. Did you know there is a player who never fumbled the ball his whole career?


Yeah. Talk about pressure not to mess up your record, though! Speaking of records, I can't believe the Patriots have won 6 out of 8 Super Bowls! That's pretty amazing


That is why they are like the lanisters of football


Between Brady and their coach who has won the most playoff games ever, no other team has a shot.


That is not to mention that the team is full of talent like previously green ellis


Very true. Brady has developed a method called the TB12 method that teaches people "how to live like Tom". It's been nice chatting with you. Have a great weekend!


Hi, how are you tonight? Do you read the Bible? Did you know that before 1963, it was not uncommon for US students to be required to read from the Bible as part of their elementary education?


I actually do read it and know that. I'm guessing that tradition ended around the time people protested about prayer in schools


That would make sense. Separation of church and state. Speaking of which, Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams did not use a Bible at their swearing-in ceremonies. I think they swore on the Constitution.


Interesting. Yet the recent ones have all sworn on the Bible


Yes, I think the tradition is important in today's political climate. In colonial times it was different. Thomas Jefferson created his own version of the bible, cutting out the 'supernatural' parts, such as the miracles and the resurrection. He wanted to see religion in humanist terms.


Which probably did more damage in the end to himself. It would be awesome to see the Etemenanki building in person, since many think it's the referenced Tower of Babel


That would make sense. I could see places in the Bible having connection to places in the Middle East.


It does make sense. It's strange how the root for apple and evil come from the same word in Latin. That's probably why people assume that Eve ate an apple


True. Easy to get confused. On a different topic, do you follow the NFL?


I don't follow it too closely, but I heard Tom Brady released a book that has been dubbed the "athlete's bible"


That's interesting. A bible for athletes. I don't know much about the book or Brady.


I just know of him due to the Patriots and their constant winning. Do you follow any of the 32 teams in the NFL?


I usually follow around the playoffs, if at all. I don't have much time to watch. Do you have a chance?


We're in the same boat with the playoffs aspect. I can't keep up on 16 games in the regular season, but I can do a few games and the Super Bowl


The playoffs seem to have more energy. I figure it's the time to pay attention. An average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay. I wonder what the total for the season is.


Considering that 32 teams play for 16 weeks not counting the single elimination playoff games including the wildcards...that's math I don't want to do


NFL uses tracking chips in players shoulder pads to record a player's moves on the field. They are also located inside footballs to track: velocity, rotation, ball speed and location. I wonder how much data that generates per season.


If they're smart enough to create the chips, there must be systems in place to keep track of it all. Hopefully the engineers who came up with that are the ones making more than NFL players in their comparable lifetimes


I hope so too. We need engineers more than we need athletes if we're going to have a good society.


True! Although it is pretty cool that there isn't a rule that keeps women from playing. All they need to do it meet eligibility


I guess in the future we might see a woman. Anyway, great chat! Have a great evening!


I am well. I hope you are also!  Hey, do know anything about Tom Brady's new book, The TB12 Method?


Of sorts... He is best known as the long-time QB of the New England Patriots football team.  But he is often regarded as one of the greatest QBs the game has ever had. He is still going strong at 40 yrs old, and he has written a book explaining his approach to stay at the top of his game.


It sounds like an important book. Have you read it? I would like to hear more.


I have not read it yet, but I am very much interested i getting a copy.  I am not one of those New England Patriot fans that deify Brady and his coach, Belichick, or consider the Patriots my religion, but I do admire anyone that has performed at the top of their sport for so many years. 6 NFL Championships is incredible.


That is incredible. He is practically a deity. I guess he has earned his status in the heavens. The book is a holy tract.


I understand what idolatry is, and I do not approach that level of religious zeal.  I merely thing the phrase, "In Bill we trust" which is a mantra or creed spoken often in Boston is an earned sentiment.


That is good. It is important to remain humble and true. There is only one Bill and Tom, but there is a higher authority.


My wife... LOL  Thomas Jefferson may have created his own version of the Bible; but my wife would consider herself editor.


The bible did not need editing. I don't know what he was thinking. He must have spent too much time with the women he owned.


Nice. I agree on the lack of need for editing the bible. I was also jesting regarding my wife.  I find it sad that Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams chose to not use the bible at their inaugurations.


I think that Ted and John had another agenda, one not parallel to the one set in the Bible.


What is your thinking on the Apocrypha? Do you find any value to these works as complementary to the canonical bible?


The word is broad and varied and it is good to look in places that others have shunned. We do not know the complete Truth because it is hidden.


We see through a glass dimly... But I find it interesting every time archeologists find another site consistent with biblical texts. In fact, they think the tower of babel was based on a real building located in what is modern day Iraq. Interesting.


I think that is an interesting connection that help people recognize the value of the texts.


Yes, and likewise, the documented historic performance of Tom Brady in his long, record-setting career in the NFL helps people to recognize the value of his writings.


I think that his fame and notoriety can only help spread what must be a valuable insight in the human condition.


And it helps to sell books. Although Brady does not seemed strapped for cash... The average NFL player does not earn as much in a career as an average engineer, but Brady is an exception


Brady is an exception that the engineers envy. Thank you for the chat. Good night.


Good night and may the ball always roll your way!


I wouldn't call myself a fan, but I respect him as one of the greats. He's in such great health to be in the league as long as he has been.


I agree.  I didn't like him until I watched his documentary Tom vs Time.  I became a big fan after watching that.  It shows how much work he puts into his craft.


I've heard of the documentary but have never watched it. I liked watching the Patriots when Benjarvus Green-Ellis played for him. He was a solid running back and actually has never fumbled the football in his NFL career!


That's incredible!  Did you know they put tracking chips in the footballs to track the data such as velocity, etc. on them?


I did not know that. That's probably why players get fined so much for throwing them into that stands. I heard that they also have tracking chips embedded in the players shoulder pads to record they're every move.


Crazy how the game has come along technology wise.  I wish the actual gameplay was longer though.  There's only 11 minutes of actual gameplay in  an average NFL game.


I know, that seems so short. It's 2 hours and 49 minutes of crap. They should get some women to play, they could make gameplay last longer. I mean there's no rules against them playing.


I agree!  The average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average NFL and MBL players.  That's surprising.


It is pretty surprising, but I guess you have to consider that most engineers work well into their 60s or even 70s. The average football player only plays for 3 years.


True.  I wonder if other people outside of the U.S. get confused when they hear football since that's the word they use to call soccer.


I think a lot do. It just feels weird having to specify. Although Gridiron Football has a nice ring to it.


Yes it does.  In the 1960's top bowlers made twice as much as the top football stars of that era.  Things have changed since then.


Yeah they have. That's weird to think. Did you know that Iowa's visiting locker room is completely painted pink. I wonder how many times that has backfired on them?


LOL.  Maybe they did it to support breast cancer awareness?


That would be a good excuse. I heard that ESPN won an Emmy for the creation of the yellow first down line, that was an Emmy well won.


Interesting!  The highest score ever in a football games was in 1916 when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0!


That's crazy, I wonder if that's when Georgia Tech learned the triple option and it's effectiveness.


Not sure!  How many teams are there in the NFL?


Thanks!  I wasn't sure.  Nice chatting with you today!


It was nice chatting with you too. Have a great day!


Yes I do. I enjoyed the superbowl, and watching Brady and company winn their sixth NFL champioship


Yes me too, I like that. Did you know Brady has written a book now as well?


Yes and that is also his lifestyle brand And there seems to be a documentary in the works, Tom vs Time


Yes that one. Do you know what his favorite ice cream flavour is, as a fun fact?


I don't. Some kind of vegan something I imagine?


I am not sure about it being vegan but the flavor is avocado, still pretty healthy


Nice. I understand that he is on a spiritual quest of some sort, as he dedicates himself to his craft.


Yes it seems that way. Did you know women can play in the NFL?


Yeah, I guess there is no rule against them, but they still have to meet eligibility requirements.


You never know I guess, time will tell. Did you hear about them using tracking chips on the players while in the field?


I knew they track he balls, but they track players too?


Yes it is in their shoulder pads and they are tracking stuff like velocity and rotation and such


Seems like a lot of expense for a game where the average playtime is only 11 minutes per game.


Yeah it sure does. On another topic, do you know much about the Bible?


I do, although I have more knowledge of the New Testament, less of the Old, and even less of the Apocrypha. You?


Oh I see. I do not know much but just some facts. I know that it is one of the most influential books in history and sold 5 billion copies so far


It used to be common for school children to read from the bible. These days, lawsuits have curbed that.


Yes that is true. It seems Jefferson created his own version of the Bible.


Do you have knowledge of how Tom Brady eats, exercises and rests?


I do not. I would imagine that he has a pretty intense regimen.


There was a TV special that claims that football is his religion and so he lives every day to be able to continue to play a long time.  He is now 40.


I expect that he will retire in the next few years then. I heard that he wrote a book called The TB12 Method. Have you heard of it?


Yes.  I have.  Of course his wife is into the healthy eating lifestyle too.  Deepak Chopra did the TV series.  I don't know enough about him to feel positive or negative, but I lean negative.


I do too. Mostly because of the cheating. Are you a football fan?


I really follow college football,  I went to Oklahoma and follow that team.  I love the yellow line that ESPN invented to show the line to gain for a first down.


I heard they won an Emmy for that. Can you imagine watching a game without that line?


Not anymore.  Globally, a lot of different games are considered to be football.


That is true. I'm referring to American football in this case. Do you know what the highest score in a football game ever was?


Well, my JV team was beaten by another varsity team by 74-0, and Oklahoma beat Texas A & M 77-0 once.


Wow! Those are extremely high scoring games. The highest ever was in 1916 and it was 222-0! How is that even possible?


I cannot imagine.  In the two games I mentioned, they did not stop the clock in the second half to shorten the game.  Have you heard that the Iowa visitor's dressing room is painted pink.


I did not. Is that supposed to be some kind of psychological game?


There have been studies that prove that weight lifters cannot lift as much in a pink room.  So it is another move to win games.


Wow! I have never heard of that. Very interesting. Do you remember the Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis?


Yes he never fumbled a football his entire career!


That is a distinction!  There are 32 teams in the NFL so it is amazing to have that distinction.


I agree. Did you also know that in the 60's top bowlers made more than top football players?


The NFL has done a great job of marketing to increase their incomes.  There are 54 players on each team and 32 teams, so now over 1500 people probably make more than the top bowlers. Nice chat.


I don't know much about the sports. Do you like the sports?


I know that passing is used a lot in football. In this you are an expert?


I wouldn't say expert but I have a basic understanding


Ok. That is good. I think that many peoples in the US like the football. It is a popular game.


It is surprising how much people invest into it considering each game is only a dozen or so minutes of real action.


They like the action and the violence. It is exciting to see men in combat to the death. The outcomes are wagered as well I think.


True. It is probably due to injuries that force early retirement that based on average lifetime earnings, engineers get better paid than players.


Engineers must be very smart, maybe some of the most smart people. They earn the money for being smart. I think it is better for life.


At least football players are better paid than bowlers like in the mid 1900s


Bowlers do not have the same job risks. I think they should be paid less.


That is good. Is the bible an important part of the football game?


Are you referring to the actual bible or the book released by brady?


I mean the one that everyone has in their bedroom.


Well I think that it may be since the mental fortitude that comes from religion can be an important factor of a players performance


I understand. In all life, the strength of the inside helps with the outside.


Indeed. Even if you are physically read, if you aren't mentally, that can make all the difference


That is true. The preparation for the football must start inside, then make its way to the outside for the world. Thank you for the chatting. It is a good night.


yes I do, what do you think of Tom Brady?


I think he is a pretty decent player. So was the former QB for Patriots, Benjarvus


I think considering how many super bowl rings Brady had he is better than decent.


Yeah that is true. Benjarvus on the other hand is the only guy in NFL to have never fumbled a ball.


That is impressive do you know how many games he played in?


I am not sure but over his entire career, that must have been quite a few games there.


That is impressive, did you know that the average nfl game only has 11 minutes of live play time?


Yeah and yet we are glued to the tv for hours to watch a single game


That is the amazing part, interesting that they complain about how little action there is in baseball.


Yeah exactly. Did you hear about them placing tracking ships in the players now?


I was reading about that, I wonder if they do that during the game or only practice.


I bet you they do it for both. They need to track lots of stats like velocity and rotation and such and they will likely need the averages of those


We live in amazing times. I can see where that would be useful. If a running back is getting tire during the game they know right away


Yeah we sure do. Did you know women can play too in the NFL?


I have read about a couple but overall I just don't think it's a good idea.


I would be curious to see that happen. I guess time will tell. Did you know about that weird rule for the New Orleans cheerleaders?


No, I hadn't heard about that, please tell me.


Well they are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant as the players


No kidding. I guess may be they don't want them to get too close or something.


Maybe but still, the worst is that they have to leave the restaurant mid meal if the players walk in


It seems like that's carrying it a little too far.


It is not fair at all.  I hope they get rid of it soon.


Hello, do you like avocado ice cream? Evidently, it's one of the weird things Tom Brady likes.


Er... dunno, never really tried it.  I'd be willing to give it a spoonful even though it doesn't sound too appealing.  LOL.  Yeah, Tom Brady's an interesting character.  I was reading somewhere he consider football to be his religion.  I knew some guy in Texas that were like that!


Weird. Maybe he should get a copy of Thomas Jefferson's bible, and give it a read.


Maybe, although I dunno if there's anything about football in TJ's bible.. hehe.  "Thou shall not fumble!"


Surely someone checked those trackers in his footballs for the proper inflation..


Yeah, I heard about that.. they also keep track of where they're going and how fast and stufff.  I guess they need all that to compile accurate play stats. Plus they put them in players' shoulder pads to track their movements as well.


Do they have them on the cheerleaders as well? So they know which restaurant they are in?


That I couldn't tell ya.  I'd hope not, as that would be a bit creepy, IMHO.


How else are they going to know that a cheerleader is at a restaurant, one of the players are at?


No idea.  Hey did you know the visitors locker room at U of Iowa is painted PINK?  I think that's their way of trying to 'Psyche out" the other team...


That may have worked decades ago. These days, I don't think the players care. They probably find it soothing. Maybe Cumberland would have benefited from a soothing, pink locker room when they lost 222-0.


Dunno... they did an experiment where they found that weight lifters couldn't life as much when placed in a pink room.  But, that was like twenty years ago, so maybe the effect has worn off on people's minds.   Wow, that's quite a loss!  Makes you wonder if they were even trying!


With scores like that, I can see why bowlers in the 60's made more than football players.


Do you think a woman could be a football player?  There's actually NO rules in the NFL against it, so long as they meet the physical requirements...


Why not? Many highschools have female kickers. As long as the eligibility requirements are met, they should have a chance.


Dunno, if my daughter were playing football, I'd constantly worry about her getting tackled!  But yeah, I see what you're saying there.


There are co-ed teams in my county. The girls are way tougher on the field than the boys are. I wouldn't want mine to be a cheerleader, especially not for the Saints.


Oh, really?  Which country is that, if you dont mind me asking?


County!  Sorry, misread that!  LOL.  Here's something interesting, for as long as they games last, there's only actually about 11 minutes of actual gameplay.  That means they spend a lot of time just getting into position and stuff... weird, huh?


not as weird as espn winning an emmy for superimposing a yellow line.


Oh, yeah, think I read about that somewhere.  I remember back when all they had were the white "chalk" lines and Joe Montana doing commentary...  "And then he runs to here, passes the ball, here!"  hehe


That sounds bizarre. Is that where the term "gridiron" football comes from?


That I could not tell you.  I'd have to Google it!  Although it does make it sound tough, doesn't it?  The GRIDIRON!!


I honestly could care less, as I would take an engineer over a baller anyday. They make more money, lol


Yeah, but does that include all the money you get from sweet endorsement deals?  :)


Thank you for chatting with me, have a wonderful night.


Stay safe!  Weather's been kind of crazy in some areas!


It sure has. Thankfully, we aren't in TN where there is flooding.


Hi there, he is one of my favorite players. Do you know the former QB of Patriots, Benjarvus?


I remember him.  I don't think he ever fumbled during his career.


Yeah, what a talent. Do you know why U of Iowan painted their visitor locker room pink?


Maybe to support breast cancer awareness?


Maybe, I am not sure. Do you watch the ESPN much?


I do.  They once won an emmy for creating the superimposed yellow line that represented the first down line.


Yeah pretty cool to get an award for that. Do you know what the highest score in football history during a game is?


It was Georgia tech who scored 222 against Cumberland 0


Holy smokes!  I bet that was a long game for Cumberland.  In the 1960's bowlers made twice as much as the top football stars.


How times have changed. But even now, engineers still make more over their lifetime


Probably because they have longer careers.  Did you know there are 32 teams in the NFL?


Yeah I think that would explain it. Yup all 32 of them and they play for 17 weeks.


There is an average of only 11 minutes of actual gameplay during a game.  Crazy.


That is crazy, so short. Did you know women can play too?


I think there's no written rule that is against having female players.  Did you know that they use tracking chips inside of the footballs to collect data like velocity, rotation, etc. on them?


Yeah and I hope they can use those data somehow to make the game safer and reduce the number of concussions


Yes.  I agree.  Did you know the Bible is the highest selling book of all time with over 5 billion copies sold?


Wow that is a lot of books but I cannot say that I am surprised, a lot of people believe in it.


Do you think sports can bring people of different opinions and religion together?


I think it can be a source of a common ground


its interesting that some people see sports as religion. with all the similarities of rules and rituals etc


I can see that people would have to be as dedicated to their sport as a religion to be successful


i think there are some patriot fans that are more serious about Tom Brady than they are their Catholicism foot ball is no jooke! espn has even managed to win an emmy for their superimposed lines that changed football.


I like the patriots they are like the lannisters of football


that is a funny comparison. the NFL sure has enough strict rules to be the lannisters. especially with their cheer leaders...the saints cheerleaders arent even allowed to eat in the same restaurant as the players


It seems like of backwards to still do it today


yeah it is. but i guess thats how it goes. they also chip the players on the field to track time. thats wild.


i never even considered that. technology sure has changed sports. i wonder if other countries are into their sports like that too.


I know that they are using cameras that can slow down images to get a more accurate judgement on sports


for the 11 minutes of actual game play in a foot ball game... hilarious


Well you have to admit there sure is a lot of action packed into those dozen or so minutes


yeah absolutely are you interested in presidents? teddy roosevelt was pretty gnarly.


well he survived an assassination attempt and was one of the only prezzys not to use a bible at the swear in ceremony. the ultimate separation of church and state. John Quincy adams didnt either.


do you particularly like any presidents? I like Abe lincoln a lot and controversially so, LBJ.


idk about roosevelt but i know washington and jfk are considered among the wealthiest presidents.


I like washington since he was the only person in history to unite both parities


Exactly, now the two party system seems to argue over critical issues just for the sake of arguing


it was nice chatting. have a great night!


Yes. DO you have a favorite team or player?


No, I don't have a favorite team or player. Perhaps the team that could win me the money. LOL


Hahaha, I personally like the Patriots and Brady. Did you know he is a book author as well now?


The Brady is an author? What book did he write?


Yeah he wrote the book "Athletes' Bible" which he credits with helping him keep at the top of the game


Would this bible help people like me, the non athlete, the antiathlete?


I have no idea. I would like that too. Did you know women can play  in the NFL too?


I guess that would be cool. A team full of women. Pink and purple, roses and lace.


Might be interesting. Bowlers apparently made more than football players in the 60s


That was the culture then. People loved bowling. Oh, I was born at the wrong time.


Yeah it seems it was the case back then. DO you know what the highest score in college football is?


The highest score means little to me unless I could win money. What was it though?


It was 222-0, that is why it went down in history


I feel sorry for the team that won. They looked like the worst bullies.


Maybe Cumberland was just having a bad day. Did you know ESPN won an Emmy once?


Cumberland probably was having a bad year. ESPN won an award for that line, right? I think that was a bit silly.


Yeah but it sure made out lives easier with that line. Did you hear they are using tracking chips on the players now in the field?


The players need to be watched carefully. I figure it could help prevent injury.


Yeah I hope that they can use the stats for that. Did you hear about that ridiculous rule for the New Orleans cheerleaders?


The cheerleaders get treated so badly. It's really not right. Well, I enjoyed the chat! Have a good day!


Yes I hope they get rid of that rule soon. Have a good one.


The NFL? The National Football League? I've heard of it. Is that still around?


Yeah of course it is a big deal nowadays. Much bigger than in the 60 when Bowling was a bigger sport


Bowling was a big sport because people did it so much. On the weekends they would bowl for social purposes. Many people found spouses and lost children that way.


I guess so. Did you know the U of Iowa locker room for visitors is painted pink?


Is that meant to do something to the players' psychology or something? I don't think that would work. It might make them donate to breast cancer research.


I know so not sure what they are trying to achieve with that. Do you know what the highest score in football history is?


The highest score is probably higher than most players' IQ. Was that when the Patriots played the Browns?


Actually it was Georgia Tech against Cumberland, they beat them 222-0


Hm. I figured that Tom Brady gave a biblical whooping to the Browns. Oh well. 222-0? Did Cumberland play with their cheerleaders or what?


Hahah good point, I have no idea but what a defeat. Do you ever watch the ESPN?


Is that like the NFL? Is it football? Or Spanish soccer or something?


It is a channel that shows sports only and they once won an Emmy because they invented the superimposed yellow line in football.


Who is Emmy? And they won her because of a yellow line? That seems like an odd connection.


Emmy is an award and yeah kind of strange but it seems it helps a lot when you are watching the game at home


I never needed an award to help me watch a game, but I guess TV and sports have changed.


Yeah for sure they have. Do you know who Benjarvus Green-Ellis is?


Can't say that I've had the pleasure of his acquaintance.


Me either but he is a great player, a former QB who never fumbled the ball in his career


A QB that never fumbled? That's incredible! I can't barely hold a beer without spilling some on my dog.


Haha there you go. Nice chatting with you.


What do you think about Tom Brady, the football player ?


I was never much a fan but after I saw his Tom vs Time documentary it totally changed my mind.  I give him all the credit he deserves now and yes...I'm a fan now  lol


Me too I really like him, the Pats would not have won the Super Bowl when they were trailing 3-28 without him.  What this Tom VS Time documentary about ?


It's a behind the scenes look at how he prepares himself both physically and mentally for the NFL season.  He pretty much never takes a day off all year long.


Is it related to his TB12 Method ? Some find it a little creepy.


In some respects it is a little bit.  You see some of the health and lifestyle decisions he makes in the documentary.  He credits the TB12 Method book for helping him to stay on top of his game.


Don't you think he should stick to being a football player, and keep his advice to football and physical shape ?


That's a tough call because the book does focus on a heathy diet and lifestyle approach that would crossover to help in football.


Maybe your are right, you cannot really improve just one aspect of your life, your have improve most of them at the same time. It is nearly impossible just to improve your alimentation, if you have a toxic lifestyle.


True.  Did you know that the highest score ever in a football game is when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0?  That seems crazy that it was so high.


Yeah how would you feel if you were in the losing team ? I think I would just laugh it out.


I would throw my hands up and just think "well I am here for the education after all".  lol


I don't think there is anything to learn from that loss, I just hope nobody got injured during it.


Yes I agree.  Former Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis has never fumbled the football once during his NFL career.  That's pretty impressive!


As long as he has played often, because I also never fumbled the football during my NFL career. What do you they do with all the data they gather from the sensors and chips they put in their equipment ?


I don't know.  Seems a little like they are getting too analytical to me.


Maybe it is for television, like the yellow bar for the first down. I can't imagine watching football without it.


Yeah, I think it was the kind of product that people needed but they did not know they needed it until it was shown to them.


True.  In the 1960's top bowlers made 2 times as much money as the top football stars from that era.  That number is probably different now.


Yeah, but still, the average lifetime salary of an engineer is higher that the one of a pro footballer, they earn a lot but just for a few years, I think it says a lot about how low the pro bowler salary is.


Yes.  The engineers have a longer career which makes sense.  It was nice chatting with you this morning!  Hope you have a good day!


Engineer don't have much physical injuries, that helps for having a long career. Thanks for the conversation.


NFL? Yes. Did you know that an average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay? Seems small.


I didn't know that exact figures but I knew it wasn't much. And yet we all watch. Go figure.


We are starved for violence. We like gladiators and combat. Could women be in there though? The NFL has no rule against female players.


I think if they're good enough they should be allowed. But, I wonder if they can get that strong. You?


Had you heard that Tom Brady eats avocado ice cream? I didn't even know there was such a thing.


With all his cash, he can probably get any kind of (disgusting) ice cream he wants.


Yeah probably. Have you heard about his book?


His book on avocado ice cream? Is that a thing?


No the book is more about how he keeps healthy at 40 and his philosophy about life and football.


He probably has a bunch of followers who buy the book. Is it popular?


Well, they say it's a best seller. You sound like you're not a Tom Brandy fan.


I don't really know much about him. I know that he has won many Super Bowls. He married a model. that's it.


I think he is kind of full of himself, and while I'm not really a fan I can't help rooting for him because of his age. At my age I like to see old guys do well.


We all hope to retain the vigor of youth during our sunset years. Yet few of us have access to avocado ice cream.


No, but it sounds kind of good. I like avocado and I like ice cream. I've heard of worse combinations.


I guess I should try it before I judge it. Maybe Tom is onto a winning combination.


Well, he must be doing something right. Hard to argue with that much success.


True. I guess he has many years of playing success still left in him. Anyway, great chatting with you! Have a good evening!


Yes I do. I am a fan of the game. What about you?


Nice me too. Did you know women can play as well?


No I actually did not know that was a fact. I was curious if any woman has ever tried out for a team.


I wonder too and if they have tried they must not have made it yet. Do you know what the highest score in college football is?


Yes, 222-0! Thats amazing. I wonder how bad your team must be to lose so handidly. Can you believe that Tom Brady really wants to keep playing?


Yeah most players his age are pretty much done at this point and hence I guess they make less money than engineers, their careers are shorter


That was interesting as well. I think there is one kicker who is like 47 who said he will keep playing. But with that, I guess you only have a few plays a game where you actually do anything.


Yeah exactly. Did you know ESPN won an Emmy for the superimposed yellow line?


I had seen that before somewhere. Technology has changed the game. I did not know that it was only 11 minutes of actual time.


Yeah it sure has. And yet when you think about it, we are glued to the tv for hours


We are. The super bowl is like 4 hours when you add in all the comcerials. It wasnt a very entertaining game either, but I was happy Brady won again.


Yeah a lot of people were happy about that, including me.On another topic, do you know much about the Bible?


I was raised in the faith but havent really read much of it. I didnt know most children read it up until the 1960s


I see. Yes I am surprised that it was part of the education system for that long Did you know Jefferson created his own version of the Bible?


Yes I did see that, it was fascinating to learn that. I also was interested in the translation of apple being the same as evil


yeah that is pretty cool.Roosevelt and Quincy also opted out of using the Bible to swear in


Suprised that its only been two of them. I wonder their reason


I bet you they were not religious and opted out of it. Do you know much about the Tower of Babel?


I dont. I was interested to look that up. Ive heard how it kind of defines why people speak different language


Apparently people believe that it is in the modern day Iraq, the etemenanki.


Hi! I love Tom Brady! In fact, I've been wanting to study the TB12 Method aka the athlete's bible that he says helps him stay in top shape at 40 years old. What about you?


I have heard of it, but have not read it. You?


I would like to! I also want to see the Tom vs. Time series that recently premiered on Facebook Watch as well that focuses on his physical/mental preparation as well as his spiritual side.


Sounds awesome. I admire his dedication tot he craft of football, but I am uncertain about his religious overtones.


Agreed! So are you a football fan? I certainly am although I wish it was longer. The 17 week regular season from September to December just isn't long enough for me. Ha!


Yup, me too. And there is only 11 minutes of actual playtime per game. Leaves you wanting more!


So true! And can you believe there are actually no rules against women playing as long as they meet the eligibility requirements? I can't believe we haven't at least had a female kicker by now!


Yeah. That would be a good position.  I wonder what the minimum eligibility requirements?


That's a good question! But perhaps if they're doing it simply for the pay, they'd be better off entering the engineering field since engineers make more than the average lifetime earnings of both MLB and NFL players, ya know?


Sounds about right. But hard to believe that bowlers used to be paid better than NFL athletes!


That is hard to believe, isn't it? Wonder how much someone like Benjarvus Green-Ellis gets paid considering he's never fumbled the football in his entire pro career! That is amazing!


Yeah, and I bet he never dropped his wallet either!  I would give him an Emmy for that performance!  Better than the ESPN Emmy for for creating the superimposed yellow line!


Ha! You are so right about that! And that yellow line was truly innovative. Similar to the chips embedded into the shoulder pads thay records each players every move! That is incredible if you ask me!


Seems creepy to me. Big brother watching your every step...


Yeah true. They also have a chip planted in the ball that tracks location, speed, velocity and rotation as well!


That makes more sense to me. Not as creepy. Like the New Orleans Saints, who restrict movements of Chearleaders. Have you heard of this?