Hey there do you like the Seahawks by the way?

I guess Richard Sherman is about to become a free agent

I don't though I remember them winning a Super Bowl.

I am not really into football.

I would like some of football.

I really like the Patriots, and I also think it's interesting how it is split between two conferences, the NFC and the AFC

The Seahawks almost beat the Patriots in one Super Bowl but did not because of a play call at the one yard line.

Yeah that's pretty crazy.

I also think it's crazy that the NFL does not have a rule against female players, do you think we will ever see a female player?

Well there is a kicker who plays on the men's football team and she is one of our best bets.

So interesting I didn't know that.

I also didn't know that the average game only lasts about 10 or 11 minutes, the rest is filled with just lining up, commercial, and refs making decisions

That might be why it does not interest me much.

That and I cannot follow the ball.

The yellow line helps a bit.

ESPN got an emmy for it.

Yep that was really smart invention.

It was also a smart invention for the NFL to put tracking chips into their uniforms.

That way they can check the players speed and location in real time

Yeah, so interesting how football has progressed, probably because there is so much interest in it.

In the 60s that was not the case as top bowlers made twice as much as top football stars.

You're right that's really crazy.

I should have been a professional bowler because I have a better shot at doing that haha.

What do you think about the Patriots by the way?

I think I mentioned its my favorite team

I think they are a great team!

Bell Bellichick is the nfl coach with the most postseason wins

Yep I agree, I love that they play at Gillette Stadium, I miss the days though when teams played at a Stadium named after the city and not one named after a razor LOL

Haha, funny.
Have you been to their games?

No I've never been to an actual game, but I do watch them on TV, have you ever seen the show Game of Thrones by the way?

No, it never caught my attention.

I sometimes watch football on TV but mostly only at Super Bowl parties on the first Sunday in february

Game of Thrones is pretty cool, the only reason I bring it up is because the author says that the Patriots are like the Lannisters in Game of Thrones, and they are actually the bad guys LOL

Oh, that is pretty funny.

I guess the Browns were good at one point.

Their last playoff win was in 95 against the Patriots.

Their head coach was Bill Belichick

Yeah he's a great coach for sure.

He's also the most winningest coach in the NFL postseason.

Very impressive I think

At the end of super bowl 46 the patriots let the Gians score a touchdown and the Giants tried to avoid scoring a touchdown.

I guess this was to increase their odds of winning.

The giants scored a touchdown but won anyway.

Yeah that was a crazy game.

funny too that the last time the cleveland browns won the superbowl was under Bill's coaching too, he's amazing


Have you heard of Dez Bryant?

Yeah, his a wde receiver right?

it looks like his having a tough time getting a job or maybe he just wants to rest for a while

Yeah, he was a first round draft pick by the Cowboys in 2010 but was cut in April.

Ouch, that's gotta hurt.

His got impressive carreer thouhg, 531 catches, 73 touchdowns, all in 8 seasons

Yeah, he says that he still can play the game.

Maybe The Patriots can sign him, I heard they are having a tough time sigining a wide receiver, on that can be Edelmans replacement when his suspended or injured

Bryant turned down a three year offer from Baltimore in the spring because he thought he could get something better.

I wonder if he regrets that.

I bet he does regret it, Baltimore is not the best team but they do alright and I think the pay is decent, it was a 3 year offer afterall sometimes greediness makes us take the wrong call.

You're right!

U heard that the Browns and the Patriots have kicked the tires on Bryant.

Do it seems like you like to watch football are you a fan of any team in particular?

No, I don't like to watch football.

I did go to a super bowl party in order to pig out on food, haha.

How about you?

Lol, well Superbowl food is great!

and I do like the sport, I like to watch college football as well, you know the University of Iowa has their visitors lockers painted completely!

Hmm, interesting.

I guess football doesn't really catch my attention because there are only 11 minutes of live gameplay.

It seems like a lot more though, my favorite team are The Patriots, someone called them the Lannisters of the NFL, I thought that was a funny reference

Interesting!

Bill Belichick has had the most wins out of coaches in NFL postseason football with 21 wins.

Yeah, apparenty one of them was with the Browns, Bill Belichick is a great coach, he's one of the main reasons of the team's success this season

Yeah, that seems to have been in 1995.
That was the Browns' last playoff wins.

Yeah, the Pats are the team to have most wins in the Superbowl but I didnt know they are also the team with the most losses.

Hmm, interesting.

The Patriots play at the Gilette Stadium.

Have you watched a game there?

No I havent, tickets are usually expensive and I prefer to just watch the game from home, its amazing how the team is one of the most successful ones in the histoy of NFL, the team has incredible stats

Yeah, they are a great team for sure.


Hi buddy!
Are you a Patriots fan?

yes i love the patriots.
how about you?

Yes, although I also hold a fondness for the Cleveland Conscientious Objectors.

They rarely show up for a football game.

I also like the Bills.

i think pro football would have been better off if the nfl and the afl had not merged in 1966.

Yeah, but then the Bills would not be considered equal to the Patriots... in number of Superbowl losses.

only bill i know is bill belichick.

He is THE MAN!

You know, the last time the Browns won a playoff game was 1995.

They beat the Patriots.

And Belicheck was the coach of Cleveland then!

that is an interesting factoid, friend.

i've heard some writer guy called the new england patriots the lannisters of the nfl.

Nice.

I think we should cast Peter Dinklage as Bill Belichick in the movie.

only if he wins in the end.

did you know that there is no rule that women can't be in the nfl?

they only have to pass eligibility requirements.

Yeah, but the average NFL game is only 11 minutes of playing time.

I know my wife wouldn't qualify because she is never less than 11 minutes late for anything.

well, with the average lifetime earning of an engineer being higher than the average lifetime earnings of an nfl player, i'd say you are better off.

I would encourage her to be a New Orleans cheerleader.

That way she would not be allowed to eat with the football players.

hmmm i seem to recall they can eat the same thing, just not at the same place.

I guess I will fall back on plan B: I will install those NFL tracking chips in my wifes clothing.

That way I can monitor the velocity, rotation, and location like the NFL does to their players.

sounds like a great plan to me!

And I hope to superimpose those virtual yellow lines in front of department stores too.

I won't get an Emmy like ESPN did when they made them for TV, but I will be able to track my wife's yardage.

excellent plan.

did you know that football codes can be traced back to the codification of football games at english public schools during the nineteenth century?

I did not.

But I gave up codification as my new year's resolution.

I was obsessed with it.

I used to walk around muttering,  "222-0, 222-0".

that's a sound resolution, just like the patriots superbowl win

I wish Benjarvus Ellis-Green had played in that game!

I would have  bet that he would not have fumbled, since he never did his entire career!

Nice chatting with you!


hi, do you watch nfl?

Yea, it's crazy the Seahawks released Richard Sherman

yeah that is.
did you know women can play too

I've heard there is no official rule barring female players in the NFL, I wonder if there will ever be one

yeah me too.

did you hear about that rule for new rleans cheerleaders?

Yea, the Saint's cheerleaders aren't allowed to eat in the same restaurants as men, pretty unfair

very unfair.

the worst is, they have to leave mid meal too

Yea, I wonder why the Saints even have a rule forcing their cheerleaders to leave if a player stops in

I have no idea but pretty sexist if you ask me.

yea, hopefully they will change that rule soon

hope so too.

now they are using tracking chips on the players

That's pretty cool, they can find out how hard a player hits and moves with those chips

yes, very handy.

do you know what the highest score is in football history?

I think it was a game georgia tech scored 222 points

yeah quite a win there.
and espn won an emmy once

Yea I heard.

Did you know that the last team the Browns beat in the playoffs were the New England Patriots?

Did not know that.

buffalo bills are equal to patriots in losses

Not off the top of my head but it makes sense.

I know the Bills lost 4 Super bowls in a row and the Patriots have also lost 4 super bowls

yeah.

do you know who benjarvus green-ellis is?

He was a running back on the Patriots, apparently he has never fumbled a football in his career, crazy

yeah, what a talent.
nice chat


do you like football?

I love it.

DO you know what color is the U of Iowa visitor locker room?

Yes it is pink but I wonder why that is

Me too.

Bowlers made more than football players in the 60s

Yes but to be fair, it was a more popular sport back in the day

Yeah true.

Do you know what is the highest score in college football game?

Yes that is 222-0 and do you know who was playing in that game?

Yes that was Georgia tech that beat Cumberland in 1916

Yeah and that still holds the record for the highest score

Yeah I know.

Did you know that ESPN won an Emmy once?

Yes that was for the superimposed yellow line

Yes it has made game watching much easier to be honest

Yeah.

Did you know that women can play in the NFL?

Yes as there is no rule against them playing if they qualify

Yeah I hope we get to see them in the field at some point

Yeah me too.
THe gameplay is only 11 minutes anyways

Yes and yet we are glued to the tv for hours on end

I know, so ironic Engineers apparently make more than football players over the lifetime

Yes but they have longer careers too so maybe that helps

True.

Did you know they are using chips on the players now to track stuff

Yeah pretty high tech, nice chat today


Are you a fan of the NFL?

Hi, I watch occasionally.
Most big games like Super Bowl.

I didn't watch the Super Bowl this year.

The Patriots won again, right?

Yes they did.

The coach Belichick is the winningest coach in NFL postseason football with 21 wins.

20 of those with the Pats.

Yeah, and the only time the Browns have won since 95 was when he was their coach!

Wow, in losing Super Bowls, the Pats and Buffalo Bills are tied.

I think it's funny that George RR Martin calls the Patriots the Lannisters of the NFL.

Did you know that former PAT Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled a football in his NFL career?

Haha, guess you do not think it's funny.

No, I didn't know that.

That's an incredibly cool achievement!

Did you know women can technically play football?

That is pretty cool and I say why not?

As long as they meet eligibility requirements and want to do it and a team actually picks em.

It's a pretty sexist industry, so I can understand why a lot of women wouldn't want to play.

True but I bet they could do the 11 minutes of live gameplay that the average NFL game has.

Oh, for sure.

I think more women should become engineers!

They'll make more money!

Or become like the 1960s top bowlers who made 2x as much as top football stars.

Haha, well then women will have to be time travelers.

It sucks to be a female cheerleader for the Saints, though.

They have to leave a restaurant if a Saints player walks in.

Yea that does!

I think they have to leave if an NFL player from any team is in the restaurant.

Like how do you know all NFL players.

Is that even possible?

That's even worse.
How sexist!

Yeah that's a weird rule.

Something must have happened for that rule to come about.

I can't imagine anything happening that warranted forcing the women to leave over the male players.

Why wouldn't they have the players just not sit down?

The cheerleaders literally have to get up mid-meal and leave?

Anyway, this has been a fun chat.

Same here.

I like that the Univ of Iowa has a pink locker room for their visiting football teams.

How rude!

LOL

Yeah, I guess.
I think pink can be a powerful color!
Haha.
Have a good one.


Hello!
Are you a big football fan?
:)

Hi there, I am a fan, but not a huge fan, I do follow my team closely though.

How about you?

I used to be more into it when I was younger.

I lived in Louisiana for a while so it's funny they brought up the Saints.

What's your team?

I am from Wisconsin, so I follow the Packers, we didn't even make the playoffs this year, so disappointing.

I bet!

The packers fans seem to be really into football, very dedicated to their team.

Have you been to any NFL or college games?

I've passed by the super dome in Louisiana.

I have been to a few games, and I have been to Louisiana and saw the super dome as well.

I would like to go back there now that I am older.

That would be fun!

It's crazy to think about how many people have been to that super dome, Tom Brady has probably been there a bunch.

Yeah I know he has won a few games there.

Did you know he was picked 19th back in the 2000 NFL draft?

I did not!

He's been around for a while, I'm surprised he hasn't retired yet.

His history as a football player is impressive.

Been to the super bowl 8 times with the patriots.

Yeah he sure has, I don't think he will retire for at least two more seasons.

Wow, he's trying to hang around for a while.

I don't blame him though, I kind of wish Peyton Manning stayed around for a while longer, I liked him.

Yeah he was a really good quarterback as well, I thought he was pretty funny as well.

Something that was funny to me while reading these articles is that Tom Brady has never eaten a strawberry before lol I wonder what's so scary about a strawberry

That is insane, I don't know how you can be as old as he is and not eat a strawberry.

Yeah, a lot of weird things about food in these articles actually.

It said in the factual section 2 that New Orleans saints cheerleaders are forbidden from eating in the same restaurant as any NFL player, if a NFL player comes into the restaurant they have to leave.

That's crazy.

That is crazy, that rule seems so outdated and silly.

Imagine a cheerleader getting up and leaving.

That would be sad, if I was a cheerleader and had to leave I would at least want to finish my meal first.

Double standards really.

Yeah it really is double standards and that type of thing is old and not normal anymore.

Maybe in 2019 they'll change that.

I've heard that cheerleaders don't make very much money either, which is a shame because they put a lot of work into keeping their bodies pretty much perfect.

Yeah that is also a shame when you consider how much players make.

Well it's been nice talking to you!
I hope the rest of your day goes well!

Same here, I hope you have a good night.


Hello!
So do you follow football?

Hi!

I do occasionally, usually during big games like Super Bowl.

Me too, I really don't watch much but I do like football.

I think Tom Brady is an excellent quarterback.

I agree, though he is now in his 40s born in August 1977.

Wonder if he might retire soon?

Hmmm, good question.

He has done so much and considered the best quarterback of all time, so maybe.

I think he is due some time to have some fun the rest of his life!

The NFL probably won't want him to retire any time soon ,lol......

Not if they are smart.

He is one of only 2 players in NFL history to have won 5 Super Bowls.

Well, I guess it would be 6 now.

Right?

I bet he has more time before he moves on.

Football would not be the same for awhile.

But as all football players retire another one comes along.

That is true.

He won't be easy to forget though especially to Pats fans.

He has QB'd them to 8 Super Bowls, the most of any player in history.

Wow, I didn't know that.

I like the Patriot's.

But you are right they will never be the same.

Just like another Pat's player, Benjarvus Green Ellis....never fumbled a football his entire NFL career.

Yeah that's amazing.

Hey, did you realize that the average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live game play?

It does?

That is crazy!

The game seems to last a very long time, but they do stop a lot.

Kinda crazy, just like how an engineer makes more money in their lifetime than an NFL player, but Nfl players probably work fewer years than an engineer.

Yeah and engineering requires a lot of knowledge and schooling.

Back in the 60's top bowlers made 2x as much as top football players.

That is very surprising to me.

Wow...that is nuts!

Never would think that lol, Maybe the next big star will be a female since the Nfl have no written rules against females as long as all requirements are met.

Ya never know.

That would be different.

Maybe they could get a pink locker room like the Univ of Iowa has for its visiting football teams.

:) So bad!

Haha, right!

That is crazy.

It's not any different than the crazy high score game that ended with 222-0 that's unbelievable!

Yeah that was awful for the losing team I bet.

They probably could have benefited from the tracking chips they use today in the players' shoulder pads to record their moves.

Maybe could have figured out what they were doing wrong.

Exactly!

Good point.

Did you know Tom Brady's wife makes more than twice the amount of money that Tom does??

He could definitely retire hahaa, that's a lot of money!

Yeah but very few has her body and talents so alas they play football or work regular ole jobs.

LOL

Hahaha, I don't even know what she does but wow, that's still a lot of money.

She's a Brazilian model (Victoria's Secret) and one of the highest paid in the world.

She and Brady make a pretty cool team though both deserve what they work hard for.

Oh, ok.

I didn't know that, she must be great to be the highest paid model!

Just like her husband!

Great team and marriage I'm sure.

Hopefully Tom Brady will stay in the NFL for a few more years!

We need great players.

It has been great chatting!

You have a great evening!!


Hi, do you like football?

I love the sport, do you have a favorite team?

AFC or NFC?

NFC and the Bears.
You?

AFC and the New England Patriots

Nice!
You've had a great run lately then.
Did you celebrate their SB win?

No, not really, Bill Belichick got served, that is a sure thing but other than that I have no idea

I thought Bill had a great game plan.

He limited the offensive genius to like 3 points.

Yeah the game was a bit boring though, I thought it was going to have more action in it

It was boring but Bill usually wins the boring ones.

There is only 11 minutes of play so maybe that is why.

I guess better to win in a boring way than to lose in an exiting form, and 11 minutes don't seem like much

Yeah, as a bears fan, I just want wins!

I could use like a decade of them like you guys.

Yeah we have been pretty lucky and then theres also Brady, his a good luck charm

I know, plus he's dreamy!
I mean, that's a good looking dude.

I have to give it to him, great athlete and also has a smoking hot wife so he has just about everything in life

Don't you kind of hate those guys?
Good at everything and has everything?
At least I have eaten strawberries!

I kind of do, I wish I had a 30th part of what he has or even less lol, and that is weird, how can he not like strawberries or even try them

Going back to his youth, he never had a strawberry?

If not, he is seriously missing out.

I had a strawberry protein shake this morning, made with real strawberries!

Strawberries are so tasty, I couldn't  live without them.

He has a good TD pass record though.

Yeah, I remember that Randy Moss season with 50 TDs and it was magical!

And prior to that season he never threw 30 TD passes in a season so yeah magical

It was nice chatting with you, have a great day!


Hello, how much do you know about football?

I know a bit, its crazy how an average nfl game has only 11 minutes of live gameplay.

Yes it is, Also I didn't know they had microchips in the shoulder pads and balls.

I didnt know that either, what are the microchips in those areas for?

They are placed there to track the movement of players and statistics of the ball like velocity.

Its interesting how technology has advanced, they must be pretty strong in order to handle the damage.

Yeah that's for sure.

I really thought that players earned alot more money though.

Maybe the MVP but an engineer will earn more money than the NFL player, I think soccer players are paid better

Crazy to think that one team scored 222 points in a game once too.

Really?

what team was that, the other team must have been less skilled

Georgia Tech and I agree especially when the other team scored 0.

That must be the worst defeat in Football history, what do you think about Tom Brady?

I personally don't like him but I respect his talent for winning so many superbowls.

He is really talented, he threw 50 touchdown passes in 2007, what team are you a fan of?

I'm a San Francisco fan, I wish they had won in their last Superbowl appearance.

When was their last Superbowl appearance?

2012 or 2014 I can't remember, I don't pay that much attention to sports.

I see, well I am a Patriots fan, did you know that a former rb Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled in his entire nfl career?

No I didn't know that.

That has to be a record that only he has.

I think he is the sole holder of the record.

I can't believe in the 1960's, bowlers made more than football stars.

That is really crazy, I cant imagine bowlers earning more than the lowest paid football player.


Do you think Tom Brady is really ready to retire?

I don't know.

The consensus among the experts seems to be that he'll keep playing.

Why is that?
His wife makes a ton of money, too.

Yeah, and he's been spending a lot of time on his charity work.

Football doesn't seem to be his main priority.

Yet, he continues.
His buddy Gronk may also retire.

Yes, I heard that too.

With three kids and a supermodel wife, why take a chance on getting permanently hurt?

Right, and he's been talking about wanting to be there for his family more.

Plus his training "guru" Guerrero was kicked off the Patriots' campus.

Yes, and that's caused some tensions within the team.

I think the Pats made a mistake trading away Jimmy Garoppolo.

Yes!
I agree!

He is doing very well in SF... when he isn't hurt.

Did you know that the NFL has no written rule against female players?

Women would in fact be allowed if they met the league's eligibility requirements.

A few women have played in college, mainly in non-contact positions.

I did not know that!

I wonder how many have tried out for the NFL.

I don't think any have tried.
It would have been big news.

Yeah.
I wonder if it will ever happen.

My son's modified grade 8 has a girl playing the offensive line.

She was actually the smallest lineman, but played with great technique and was fearless, she was well respected.

That's awesome!
Good for your son's team!

It was great talking to you, have a great day.


Are you a Rams fan?

The Rams and Saints get together really showed off their skills with the Saints winning 45--35

I'm not a rams fan, they switch cities way too often for my taste.

Michael Thomas from the Saints made a 72 yard touchdown pass with just less than 4 minutes to play

I saw that, that is pretty amazing.

The game pitted a young couch that was only 32 versus a 54 year old coach.

Pretty crazy the age differential there.

Yes, sometimes fresh ideas.

Hope to see some females in the league someday.

There is no rule against it if they meet the league's eligibility.

Female football players are fairly common in high school in the U.S.

We may see some then.

However, some alarming rules in the NFL make me wonder.

New Orleans Saints cheerleaders aren't allowed to eat in the same restaurant as any nfl player and have to leave a diner if an nfl player comes in after

That is a fairly standard rule with NFL teams, the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders aren't allowed to fraternize with the players either.

If you were to watch an NFL game it would only have 11 minutes of live gameplay on average.

I watch football every weekend.

That is probably accurate, I'm surprised that it is 11 minutes at all to be honest.

If you want a job that makes more in a lifetime than an average nfl player or mlb player you can become an engineer

I saw that, it is probably because there a bunch of players that last only a year or so.

I'm not surprised, engineers make a lot of money.

If you were a bowler in the 1960's you could have made twice as much as top football stars too.

I know, it quite popular in the 1960s.

One upset football game in football was in 1916 when georgia tech beat Cumberland 222-0.

I wonder why they shamed the team so much?

I saw that.

I didn't know that Tom Brady was listed on the injury report every week.

I didn't know that.

It seems strange you can do that.

Tom Brady has never thrown 30 touchdown passes in a season before 2007 then he threw 50 that year.

I know, he's a great quarterback.

I'm surprised he's never eaten a strawberry in his life.

Maybe he is worried about allergies?

A lot of people are allergic.

His wife actually makes more than double his salary.

They must have a little bit of money.

That could be so.

I had never thought about that to be honest.

As the person writing article section 2 says, I also like being the underdog and going for the win.

Have a good day!


hi, do you watxh football?

I sure do.

Did you watch Tom Brady's record-settting superbowl performance?

I did.

Don't you think it is funny there is only 11 minutes of gameplay

Yeah, and most of that is predictable.

The NFL uses tracking chips in equipment and balls to monitor everything, and all of this for 11 minutes per game...

I know.

I wonder what info they collect with those

Ball speed, player location, etc.

They also probably tracck player off the field too.

In New Orleans, the cheerleaders are not allowed to dine with the players.

How would they know unless they track them?

Yeah and the worst part is that they have to leave mid meal of the players come in

NFL has no written rule against female players, but don't let the eat together!

I know that just does not make sense at all.

I wonder why they do that

The NFL can't brush it under the table iif a player beats up a cheerleader.

They have to be on the field together the next week.

SAD LOL  But TOm BRady's wife is a model and she makes more money than he does!

I know right?

and engineers make more money than the players anyways

Brady makes way too much and his wife makes way way too much.

But why is it that I think engineers make just enough?

I know does not make sense.

At least engineers contribute something great to the world

This discussion is above my pay grade, and would take a genius to figure out.

I know, let's ask Bill Belichick!

He knows everything!

He even lists Brady on the injury report every week, and yet Brady doesn't even know he is injured!

hahaha true.

Did you know brady has ever eaten a straberry?

He has made it to the top of his profession, married one of the hottest ladies in the world, is largely considered one of the greatest QBs of all time, but he cannot handle a strawberry.

That is his achillies heel!

Hahhaa maybe.
I wonder why though.

Why hasn't the Bills changed their team name to the Buffalo Strawberries?

The University of Iowa painted their visitors locker room pink to gain advantage.

Why can't the bills paint theirs strawberry-colored?

Hahaha I wonder.

Do you know what the highest score in football is?

Yeah, that would be the Georgia Tech crushing of Cumberland, 222-0.

Ouch!

I know I wonder how they felt after that

Probably like the 1960s era to paid football palayers felt when they learned that they made half what the bowlers made.

Ouch!


Hi, do you like football?

Yes I enjoy the game.

I like the NFL even though there's only 11 minutes alive gameplay.

That seems short.

Do you know there is no rule against females playing?

Yes as long as they meet the league's eligibility requirements they can play!

I would like to see a girl play.

They cannot eat in the same place as the players, at least the Saints cheerleaders.

That is a weird rule.

How did they enforce the rules of the cheerleaders being required to leave?

Asked politely?

I would be upset if I were a cheerleader!

Like I would lose all of my inhibitions and just hook up with a player at the restaurant.

That's a little demeaning...

Yes that's a very good point.

Maybe the NFL tracks cheerleaders just like it tracks players movements on the field.

I really hope not!
That's really disturbing!
Kinda stalker-ish.

Yes it would be I'm sure they don't do that.

Although they do track the balls to measure velocity, rotation, Ball Speed, and location.

That makes sense to me.

It would be helpful in assessing the QBs.

Yes it definitely would be.

I wonder what Tom Brady's football stats are like?

He is definitely one of the best as he is 5 super bowls.

He's been pretty good!
All time great!
Do you have a favorite team?

Definitely not the patriots LOL!

What about you?

Tom Brady has never eaten a strawberry and his entire life.

He is missing out.

I am a Bears fan.
I don't mind the Pats...

Oh Chicago has a dedicated Fan base for sure.

Soldier Field would be a fun place to watch a game.

Before 2007 Tom Brady had never thrown 30 touchdown passes in a season.

Then he got Randy Moss and blew that out of the water!

Yup real talk!

Tom Brady's wife makes double her husbands salary!

I would be really happy if my wife made double what I make.

That would be great!

Yes me too.

Maybe some day...I also find it funny Brady was drafted in the 6th round in 2000.

Talent evaluators missed that one!
Nice chatting with you!


I heard that Rob Gronkowski might be leaving the Patriots.

Wow, is it because Gronk is such a carefree, happy guy?

Well, I think he's been a great player but he's had a rough few seasons due to his health.

Oh, that's true.

I don't think he's played all 16 games for a long time!

Yeah since like 2011 I think!

But I'm sure Belichick will make the best decision as his coach.

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of the Patriots, but I admit that Belichick knows what he's doing.

Besides, Robert Kraft has said a lot of admirable things about Gronkowski.

Yeah and about Belichick too - he called him the greatest coach in the history of coaching.

That's a pretty big compliment.

He is, but I guess it doesn't hurt to have Tom Brady on the team.

Geez, I think he's one of only two NFL players to win 5 Super Bowls!

Wow!

I didn't realize that there were only two.

He's married to Gisele Bundchen right?

In all honestly though, I do think it's a great story that he was picked 199th in the draft, but he never lost faith in himself and ended-up being one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time!

That is really unbelievable about the draft.

The Patriots got SO lucky.

He's had the most Super Bowl appearances of any player in history!

I know!

And Brady won the Super Bowl in the first year he was a starter!

Wasn't the only other quarterback to do that Kurt Warner?

I think you're right!

You know what else is crazy?

Six of Tom Brady's Super Bowls were decided by 3 or 4 points!

Wow!

Those are close games.

Do you know if he won any championships when he played college football for the University of Michigan?

I think he was on the bench when Michigan won the Rose Bowl and Championship, but a lot of people still think he was the biggest steal in the history of the NFL!

Well I guess he and Gronk have made some pretty big impact on the Patriots.

Yeah, I think it's safe to say Brady won't be shown the door like Ty Law, Richard Seymour, Randy Moss and Chandler Jones!

Yeah, agreed!

The Patriots haven't been one of the greatest teams in the NFL because Belichick held on to players for too long, at least.

Yep.

The guy makes a lot of tough moves, and isn't sentimental about his roster.

Even after losing last year, I still think they have a shot again this year.

Absolutely!

No matter what you think about the Patriots, Belichick is excellent at putting together an award-winning roster.

All true!

I guess Belichick has the football knowledge and expertise that no one else has!

They're still in first place...again, so you never know!

Yes, they are definitely looking forward!


Do you like football?

Sure.
You mean American football?

Yes, I forget how football is usually soccer to most people

Soccer is a popular sport around the world.

Football is gaining popularity too in other countries.

I think internationally soccer is the most popular.

In the US, football generally is more popular

Yes, I would say so.

Americans love the gladiatorial contest of football.

Do you like american football?

I do like it, but I don't watch it often.

I sometimes watch the super bowl.

The performance of the last superbowl was a bit dissappointing

I did not watch it this year, but that is what I heard.

A slow game.

Regardless, I like the patriots since they are like the lannisters of football

That is funny!

The Lannisters.

Evil incarnate!

I usually root for the underdog, the long shot.

I mean despite their arrogance and reputation, it is hard to dispute the results and the talented players like tom brady in the team

Yes, the talent is there, on the coaching staff too.

Though I have heard accusations for cheating.

Yes and while I am not familiar enough to know the details, which team hasn't been accused as such

I really don't know.

I figure that the cost of getting caught cheating would be pretty high.

Didn't they have to pay a fine or something?

That I'm not sure if the cheating accusations were validated.

Oh, ok.

I guess that when a team wins a lot, people will accuse them of cheating.

That makes sense.

Do you have any favorite team?

No, I don't.

I follow around the playoffs because the energy is high.

I don't have time to really follow a team through the season.

Anyway, great chat!

The same to you.
Thanks for your time.


Are you a fan of Tom Brady?

I don't really watch football, but I have heard of him.

It's interesting that he may be phasing that part of his life out.

I believe he is the Greatest QB of all time

I have heard that from other people as well.

It sounds like the Patriots owe him a lot.

Obviously, I don't think he can stay on top forever.

Critics didn't believe he was going to play this season.

It sounds like he had some problems with his trainer and that could have taken a toll on the rest of the team.

Yeah, thats why I am less sure he will play next season.

I never realized he was married to Gisele Bundchen.

Yea and they have a couple of children together.

They recently went on a charity trip to Qatar.

Apparently she makes twice what he does in salary.

They are doing quite well.

Oh yeah.

I think he makes quite a bit more in endorsments though

I don't know a lot of football, but it's pretty interesting the highest scoring game ever was in 1916.

Yeah, Cumberland was a real small school and got embarrassed for all of history.

I bet so.
222-0 is quite shameful!

Did you know that ESPN has actually won an Emmy for their coverage of NFL games?

I did!

I read they first created the yellow line that is superimposed on the field.

They should have won an oscar for that.

Lol.

I wonder if they will win again for the Field Goal kicking line?

I am sure they will.

Technology in sports today amazes me.

I never knew the NFL tracks players on the field with chips.

I think they use the data to improve safety of the game

That makes sense.

They also use them in footballs to track the specific motions of those too.

I am happy that the Super Bowl is in a couple of week.


I am not a big fan of the Patriots generally.

I think the Patriots cheat a lot.

Would Belichick trade his best players though?

I agree that they cheat a lot, I don't trust anyone on that team.

I think Belichick would trade them, he doesn't care about anybody or anything.

Where do you think Rob Gronkowski win end up?

Do you think he wants to stay with the Pats?

I don't know much about him.

Maybe he'll be more successful with a different team atmosphere.

How much money can he get though?
He works well on the Pats.
A change might make him less effective.

I agree, money-wise he'd be successful with the Pats.

He seems like he cares a lot about atmosphere and attitude though.

Do players often leave for those reasons or stay where they aren't appreciated?

I'm not too familiar.

I think they'll trade some money for job satisfaction.

Probably get a bonus based on performance to reduce risk for the team.

Interesting.

I suppose with the NFL, there's enough money to go around.

I'm not a big fan of the NFL's greed.

They get paid pretty well for only 11 minutes of live gameplay per game.

That's very true.

Not like "football" in the rest of the world (soccer) where they run for hours and hours.

I've heard that there are tracking chips in the players' shoulder pads and in the ball.

That seems like something out of a sci-fi novel, I wouldn't want a chip in my shoulder.

I think they put it in the pads.

They could put a chip in the soccer balls and the players shoes.

Oh that makes much more sense.

Do you watch the super bowl every year in February?

I try to watch it.

I'm hoping that they add women to the game soon.

Make it more interesting.

Yes that would be interesting to see, although they didn't handle the Kaepernick situation well so I'm not sure how they'd handle women.

I'd like to see a female coach.

Women in coaching positions is certainly possible.

They've got women in the announcers' booth.

They can be on the sidelines too.

Yes, hopefully it is more normalized soon.

I'm glad at least engineers are earning more than football players, maybe things are improving.

We need engineers more than we need grown men playing with a ball.

It's hard to become an engineer.

I agree, society values sports and celebrities too much.

Great chat!
Thanks!


Hello, do you watch the NFL?

Yes I do and you?

Snoop Dogg once wrote a song for his school's team

Nice.

U of Iowa painted the visitor locker room pink

Hmm I wonder if that is supposed to have some impact on them

I wonder too.

Did you know bowlers made more money than NFL players in the 60s?

Well I guess it makes sense since football was not that popular back then

Yeah true.

DO you know what the highest score in college football is?

Yes it was when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0

Yeah I bet you they still brag about that even though it was in 1916

Yeah that was.

DId you know there is a high school football stadium in Texas that can fit 18000 people?

WOw how much did that cost?
And for a high school?

Yeah it cost a whooping $60 million, that is very expensive

Yeah do you know who Benjarvus Green-Ellis is?

Oh yeah the man is a legend, never fumbled the ball

Yeah.
did you know women can play in the NFL?

Yeah there is no written rule if they quality, they can play

Yeah I hope we see them in the field soon, after all the game only lasts for 11 minutes

YEah I know and yet we are glued to the tv for hours waiting for it to end

I know, so strange.

Did you know engineers make more money than NFL players in their lifetime?

Yeah I guess it makes sense since they have longer careers as well

Good point.

Did you hear about that rule for New Orleans cheerleaders?


Do you like to watch football?

I love it.

I am a huge Patriots fan including Gronk and Brady

Tom Brady is one of only two players in the history of the NFL to have won five Super Bowls.

I think Gronk is considering retirement over being traded.

It is surprising to think that Gronkowski would be traded since he is very important to the offense

I think the inuries are catching up to him and affecting his play on the field and Bellichick sees that

And apparently Belichick has a history of saying abrupt goodbyes to certain players.

I can't imagine seeing him or Brady in another uniform

Me either.

It looks like Belichick's position is fixed.

The owner has said that he can coach the Patriots as long as he wants to.

Bellichick's prior gutsy moves pale in comparison to a move that may include Gronk or Brady

Belichick doesn't give players the same security as owner Robert Kraft has given him.

I can imagine a lot of people will be upset if he gets rid of Gronkowski or Brady.

Since the salary cap, Bellichick has mastered his roster and team year by year

Gronkowski has had health issues over the years and that is probably being taken into consideration.

Agreed, missing as many games as he has each year hurts his stock as a player

Opposing teams hate getting matched with him when he is fit though, making him indispensable some times.

I don't think you can question his competitiveness when he is on the field.

He is a fierce competitor and is shows easily to everyone who watches him each week on the field

That is true.

But his demeanor is carefree compared to the ruthlessness of Belichick and Brady.

Bellichick is given the freedom to make arguable decisions about the roster.

Kraft does not question his decisions at all

Yes, it seems that Kraft really trusts him.

I hope they can grab another Super Bowl this year.

If not, I don't think we will see another one with this trio

I hope you do too.


Do you like to watch American football?

Hello,  yes.
I watch it but I don't follow it.
How about you?

I follow the colleges I attended.

I was surprised to learn that the U. of Iowa has a pink locker room for the visiting team.

Yeah,  I guess its some kind of scare tactic?

In the 60's top bowlers made almost twice as much as football players!

Don't know... That's amazing.

I graduated from Georgia Tech and never knew they beat Cumberland 222-0 in 1916.

That is a huge defeat,  I can't imagine losing by that much.

Did you know theres a running back that played for the patriots who never fumbled the ball in his career?

Yeah, Mr. Green...

I am grateful to ESPN for the yellow 1st down line.

It makes up for some of their political stunts...

Oh really, like what?

Seriously?
You must not watch it.
Too much to mention here.
Google politics at ESPN.
You'll get many hits.
Do you watch the NFL?

I only really watch when the 49ers play,  so no I do not follow football like I mentioned.

I'm a Chiefs fan.

I liked Montana.

Did you know that the actual average gameplay in the NFL is only 11 minutes?

Yeah thats pretty crazy,  11 min fluffed up to stretch into lik 3 hours lol

I played in HS and there was a lot of standing around.

They are putting chips in everything.

Now in shoulder pads to track information (e.g., velocity and location).

Yeah I hear they put them in the football as well!

Nerds!!!

I am a non-nerd engineer and supposedly, in time, I'll make as much as an NFL pro...

Still waiting for that...

Awesome!

Good Luck!

I totally believe that will happen,  and you didn't have to constantly get injured to do it lol

I don't know, paper cuts are hell and I'm in constant danger of spraining a finger on a reluctant keyboard.

Tom Brady, like him or not, is an amazing QB.

30 TD passes in 2007.

Ah I see,  so the struggle is real as an engineer lol Im not a fan of the patriots,  but I guess hes a good qb from what I hear.

I'm having to re-think him since he's never eaten a strawberry in his entire life.

C'mon not even a taste?

lol I think he has now.

It was recently though,  I saw it pop up on Facebook.

Thanks for the chat!
You were great!


Do you know anything about the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Only slightly.
Why, what's up?

Just curious.

Been reading about Ray Lewis and Canton.

Oh yeah!

The name Ray Lewis rings a bell!

Have you read anything interesting about him?

He had an emotional story about his mother during his induction.

Aw, that's sweet!
What happened to his mother?
Do you know?

I believe she is still alive.

He told stories of growing up in poverty and how this moment was "Momma, we made it!"

Oh that is so heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time!

I remember who he is now!

The guy that got inducted into the pro football hall of fame!

It's so touching to see someone speaking of their mother as he did in his speech!

Are you a fan of the 32 teams in the NFL?

Any particular one?

I'm not really a big fan of any of them.

I guess if I had to choose I'd pick the Seahawks because I love Seattle!

Haha.

Does that count?

And do you have a favorite team?

I like the New Orleans Saints, even though their cheerleaders are forbidden from eating in the same resrauarant as any NFL player.

Oh I've heard about that!

Can you believe if one of the Saints cheerleaders is eating in ANY restaurant and ANY NFL player comes in, she has to get up and leave?

What is going on with that!

It's terrible!

I wonder if the rule would apply if there were a female NFL player.

I don't believe there is any gender rule in the league.

Nope!

I've heard that if a female made certain qualifications, then she could 100% join the NFL!

I mean, it kind of tempts me to try it!

One or two might work, Cumberland lost 222-0 in 1916.

Oh wow, that is quite the loss!

I've never heard about that game before!

Here is a fun thing I was reading about that's very related!

Those big American flags at football stadiums weigh 1,100 pounds and cost $50,000 to make!

What a waste of money!

That money could really help so many people!

Well, times, people and things change.

In the 1960's, football stars made half as much as top bowlers!

Oh wow!

I've never bowled, never in my life.

I wonder how much they make today compared to one another.

Hey do you like any country music?

I like some, like Dolly Parton.

I was just reading about how country music was inspired by Celtic music.

I think that's neat!

That is very cool, although it is a little sad there are only two African Americans in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Absolutely.

I've heard that country music used to be called "hillbilly" music!

Good thing they changed the name!

I think it was Connie B.

Gay who coined the actual term "country music".

Now many people love it!

Even rock stars U2 opened for themselves as the Dalton Brothers from Galveston Texas!

Oh that is so cool!

What a unique thing to do!

Opening for yourself as another band!

Very interesting!

Oh, haha!

Did you hear about a 1996 album called "NFL Country"?

NFL players sang along with country music stars.

I'd love to hear that!

Pretty cool.

I think I will go see if it is on Amazon.

Need to help out George Strait's cousin!

Haha.

Yeah I feel like listening to some Dolly Parton now.

It was great chatting with you!

No problem.

I think I'm going the other way and will listen to some jazz urban decadence!


I love watching the 32 teams in the NFL, although the super bowl yesterday was a disappointment

I enjoy watching, too.

I thought the game yesterday was a very good defensive game; but I was not for the Patriots to win again.

Yes the Patriots win too much.

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

Yesterday seemed like even less

Yes, that is crazy, but with all the time outs and time running between plays I guess that is possible.

It certainly is hard on the body but I guess it is a goal for many guys who end up recognized in the hall of fame.

Yes it is hard on your body.

Even with all the money they earn, they have less lifetime earnings than an engineer

Really?

Wow.

I guess the difference is in the number of years one can play.

Did you know that if a woman wants to play, she can if she meets the regulation requirements?

That is great!

I like not being sexist - unlike the New Orleans Saints which make their cheerleaders leave a restaurant if a player comes in.

I wonder if that is to limit fraternization between them for the professionalism factor.

Possibly.

The NFL likes to track things - they put tracking chips in players shoulder pads!

That is remarkable.

That might be how the announcers are able to bring their comments so quickly regarding details of the action and records being broken.

Yes they even put the tracking chips in the football - I could see that being useful for determining first downs and such

Football has become a science, and I love it.

I'm been to the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, and it's amazing to be reminded of all the good old guys who developed this sport into an American icon.

Yes the Hall of Fame would be interesting to visit.

Tom Brady will certainly end up there after all he has done.

Oh, yes.

I enjoy listening to some of their speeches and to see where their really heart's are.

Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens spoke about the need for our nation to become more loving and accepting of one another.

He gave a lot of credit to his mom for his success.

That is an awesome speech.

I have never heard them give a speech.

I tend to not listen to want to listen to celebrities drone on.

Though I do love listening to people sing - country music is my favorite.

Me, too.

Now that's music that brings people together.

George Strait is one of the best, and actually related to Jeff Bezos.

I did not know that.

I found it funny that U2 opened shows for themselves dressed in costumes and wigs and played country music!

Really!

That is funny.

I wonder if people recognized the similarity.

I have no idea!

Lots of famous people liked country music.

Henry Ford even helped finance country music because he was afraid of the decadence of jazz.

I didn't think he was interested in country music.

I usually think of the southern influence in country.

Yes there are a lot of different styles.

I love bluegrass as well - the banjos are awesome!

Many styles.

I kind of like the country sound of today that reminds me more of the music of the 60's and 70's.

Hey, it was nice talking with you.

Thanks.

Yes The 60's made great music.
Simple ballads and dance tunes.


hey there, do you watch the nfl?

I do.

I just watched Tom Brady win the Super Bowl again, the first Sunday in February.

cool.

how was the game.

i understand there is only 11 minutes of playtime but the game itself is really long

This was a very boring game.

Perhaps if they had had some women players - that is allowed in the NFL - it would have been more interesting

yeah i wonder why there are no women players considering they are allowed to play

New Orleans probably would not want them - they do not even allow their cheerleaders to eat at the same restaurant as the players.

or even worse, if the player walks in and they are eating they have to leave

That is pretty crazy.

They probably track the cheerleaders like they do the football during the game - with tracking chips

yeah at least I am sure they use the chips in the padding for better things likve tracking movement and statistics

It is funny - bowling is a less athletic sport but they used to make twice as much as football players

i think they now get paid more but not all of them

yes that is true.

Espn probably got more from winning an emmy for the creation of the virtual yellow line

unbelievable really.

did you know the U of Iowa locker room is painted pink?

Yeah that is pretty funny.

I wonder if the locker room of cumberland was when they were defeated 222-0

true, they must have been very sad to be beat by such a huge loss

Yes they could have used the patriot's ellis - he has never fumbled the football in the NFL even once

that is so amazing, the entire career.
do you listen to music much?

I love country music - its origins in folk and bluegrass are my favorite

nice.

did you know george strait and jeff bezos are cousins?

That is funny.

I wonder if he gets a good deal on amazon music?

Country is the  most listened to genre during the evening commute

Yeah, people like Henry ford might be partially responsible for that too.

nice chatting with you


You by chance a football fan?

I'm not the biggest follow tbh, but I do find some of the stuff about it pretty fascinating.

For instance, I find it funny the University of Iowa has painted their visitors locker room pink.

Guess it's their way of trying to psyche out the other team.

I watch football in the fall.

Oh neat!

You see, I dunno if it would still hold up today, but they did an experiment a few decades back where they put weight lifters in a pink room and they found they couldn't lift as much.

Interesting.
I've never heard of that.
Is that why it is pink?
So they are cheaters?

Guess they're hoping it'll make the visiting team feel "weaker".

Do you think a woman could be a football player?

You know, technically, the NFL has no rules against it.

Interesting, but if they have scientific evidence saying it makes the other team weaker, isn't that cheating?

Well, you could say it's morally cheating, but dunno, if there's no official rule against what color the locker room is painted than I don't think you could flag them for it...

Seems like cheating.

They don't paint their own locker room pink right?

I don't know, but I would assume it's a "neutral" color.

Yeah.

Did you know in the 60s bowlers made more than NFL stars?

Yeah, I've heard about that!

I think back then they had a lot of TV shows and even celebrity bowling and stuff.

Can't see it being that popular today.

Yeah, it seems weird.

Reminds me of the Bill Murray movie Kingpin.

LOL

Oh, yeah, that was a good film!

Do you know that the average NFL game has only 11 minutes of live gameplay?

Hard to believe when you think of how long they are...

I can believe it.
Mostly commercials and play calling.

Got some crazy rules about player/cheerleader interactions too.

This one team has a rule if a cheerleader is at a restaurant and a player shows up, they have to LEAVE the restaurant, even if they're not done eating.

Yeah, I think a lot of teams actually have that.

I know the Redskins do too.

Guess they're real strict on the whole "no fraternizing" rule.

Probably a CYA measure...

Yeah, I think so.

Apparently the NFL uses tracking chips in players shoulder pads too.

Yeah, that probably helps keep track of things and tally up player stats, like passes and distance traveled and whatever they want to keep track of.

I'm told there's also a chip in the ball for similar reasons.

Yeah, you have to wonder if they even really analyze that data?

Well, nice chatting with you!

Hey, you too!
Have a great day!


Are you a football fan?

Hi, yes I love football.
What about you?

I'm a season ticket holder for my alma mater, the LSU Tigers.

And, I follow the Saints in the NFL.

It was interesting to see a female ref in the NFL playoffs.

Do you think we will ever see a NFL female player?

I was hoping the Saints would make it to the Super Bowl this year.

I think we might see a woman kicker.

What do you think?

I agree.

They would likely break-in through a position with less physical contact.

What I find unusual in the NFL are the "off the field rules".

Did you know the Saint's ban their cheerleaders from eating in the same restaurant as an NFL player, even if they were there first?

I did not know that, but I think other teams have similar rules with the players and the cheerleaders.

What are your thoughts of technology in football?

It seems like they have tracking chips on the players and the balls?

I think it's a great idea to hopefully reduce injuries.

I saw the chips track ball speed, location, velocity, and rotation.

I could also see it be a good QB (and other players) training aid.

I do not watch much TV football; just not the same as being there.

But when I do, I like the yellow line that indicates 1st down.

Did you know ESPN won an Emmy for that?

I did not know that.

Did you know the average NFL game is only 11 minutes of live gameplay?

I did not know that nor what it means.

Does it mean and for a televised game, only 11 minutes are actually live and not delayed broadcast?

I think only 11 minutes of the game are actual playing.

So the other time is spent on huddles and play calling and things like that.

OK.  Perhaps so.

Did you follow Ray Lewis 2018 induction into the NFL Hall of Fame?

I did not know that.

Did you know Iowa painted the opposing team locker room pink?

I wonder if that was for humiliation, intimidation, or a bit of both?

Ray Lewis was a threat on the field.

But in his Hall of Fame speech, he was like a preacher on fire with a 33 minute monologue!

I didn't know that.

Wasn't he charged with murder at one point and time and got away with it?

I am not sure.

But I do know his speech was passionate about breaking down boundaries and for sports heroes to build legacies bigger than sports and contributing to the community.

He's done a lot for the NFL.

Did you know Green-Ellis went his entire NFL career without fumbling the ball?

I did not know that.

What I found interesting about the NFL inductions is that Country music star Tucker Beathard wrote a special song about his grandfather, Bobby Beathard's induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.

Are you a fan of country music?

Wow that's cool.
Yes, I love country.
What about you?

I like the older stuff.

Much of the newer stuff is like pop music.

George Strait is more my style.

Did you know he and Amazon's Jeff Bezos are cousins?

I love George Strait and that's really cool.

Well, it was good talking to you!


hello, let's discuss football.

Can you believe Brady's JV high school football coach refused to play him?

really?

why?

I haven't heard about that..

I adored Italian A serie when i was a teenager

Who is your favorite qb?

Alessandro Nesta, I also liked Paulo Maldini aand Francesco Totti lol.. btw have you heard that Espn won an emmy for the creation of the superimposed yellow line representing the first down line for american football games?

Yes, it was pretty ingenious.

Now they have the Field goal attempt line too right?

I  can't even imagine lol and also The highest score ever in a football game occurred in 1916 when georgia tech defeated cumberland 222-0, I was shocked, how is that even possible

I find it funny that the visitor's locker room at Iowa University was painted pink...lol

lol yes it is funny.
who is you favorite quarterback?

Im a huge fan of Baker Mayfield because he likes Halo 3 like me

wow so cool,  and do you like Alex Smith?

I learned that Alex smith took so many ap tests in high school that he entered university as a junior.

the quarterback received his bachelor's degree in two years, and began working on a master's degree, before becoming the first overall pick in the 2005 nfl draft.

Did you catch his gruesome leg injury a couple of weeks ago?

no.

Did you know the fact that Kellan moore is the only left handed quarterback in the nfl?

I thought there were other left handed QBs before?

No he is the only one.

Which is your favorite drama movie or book?

I really like Sicario

I like A walk to remember, my childhood favorite movie.

Hugh laurie is the highest paid actor ever for tv drama, earning $700,000 per episode in house, it is very interesting to know

What tv drama does he act in?

I don't like his movies to be honest.

One more celebrity news is that actor Michael caine became an actor because all the prettiest girls at his school were in drama class.

Michael is one of my all-time favorite actors!

Really?
Which drama movies of him do you like>

The comedy in which he costars with Steve Martin in Scoundrels


do you watch the NFL?

yes, do you know who kellan moore is?

I have heard of him.
DO you like Brady?

I do.

Moore is the only QB that is left handed

Oh cool.

Brady in high school was the resevre QB that never got started

Wow they sure lost talent there.

Did you know Brad Johnson threw himself a touchdown?

What, how is that even possible?

Exactly why he down in history for being the only one to do it

Yeah I guess.

Do you know ALex Smith finished college in two years?

No really?
THat smart?
Do you like drama?

I do.
Have you ever seen House MD?

I have it is a good show.
Do you know JOn Hamm?

Laurie made $700 000 per episode, Yes I like Hamm

That is a lot, Hamm was a drama teacher and one of his students was Ellie Kemper

Haha they are both too funny.. Do you listen to radio dramas?

Sometimes they can be interesting and you?

Yes and if you are interested there is a free website for them

Oh that is so nice and convenient and free

Yeah it is.

DO you know why Michael Caine became an actor?

I have no idea, how?

DId tou know Patrick Stewart teaches masters classes in drama in the UK?

Nice.

Caine became an actor because all the pretty girls were in drama class


Do you watch football?

Heck yeah but not lately since the season is over.

I only watch American football though.

Yea, that best kind lol.
Do you watch both college and nfl?

Yeah but more NFL.

I do like college once in a while though.

The highest score ever in a football game occurred between Georgia Tech and Cumberland.

It was 222 to 0.

That is an insane score.

I wonder if they had a mercy rule created after that game lol.

I would have quit at 100-0!

Yeah seriously.

Well I don't think would have been in modern times because this occurred back in 1916.

wow, that was a long time ago.

My favorite team is the Iowa Hawkeyes, heard of them?

Iowa State right?
Is it true about their locker room?

University of Iowa, different college.
It is very true, pink and everything

Oh that's right!
Wow that is funny and very dramatic?
Do you like the drama genre?

It is for psychology purposes.

It is a calming color.

I love some drama shows like House, you?

Oh interesting.

House is awesome because of Hugh Laurie.

Makes sense he makes 700,000 per episode.

that was so much money per episode.
He made the show awesome for sure!

Yes no doubt about that.

He is the highest paid actor for any tv drama!

That is awesome, definitely worth the money!

Do you have a favorite quarterback?

My favorite QB is Baker Mayfield.

So glad he didn't go pro in video gaming!

I am glad too, I think I could have beat him in halo 3.

Makes a better qb lol

I would like to see that match up!

Kellan Moore is the only left handed QB in the NFL!

i enjoyed the michael vick before the arrest, he was my all time favorite lefty.

It was nice chatting with you!

Oh yeah I forgot about him.

Alex Smith is good too which is no surprise that he is very smart!

Nice talking with you as well.

Enjoy your day!


Hi, do you enjoy watching Football?

At times, yes.

I'm primarily a Bronco's fan, though, so I don't see a lot about other teams unless we play them.

That's cool, the Broncos aren't the same without Peyton Manning though, in my opinion.

That's an understatement!

I mean, I know the QB is an important position, but losing one player like that shouldn't make the team crumble.

True, but he was iconic.
What do you think about the Patriots?

I'm tired of them.

It's a great example of how a good team can make a quarterback look amazing.

But, take away even a couple of his targets, and Brady really starts to falter.

The same was true with RGIII.

As soon as they told him to stop running, his game collapsed because he didn't have the team supporting the rest of the play.

I think a lot of other people feel the same way, including myself.

Apparently a Former Patriot Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled the ball throughout his career.

Most players really do try their best.

For the pay they get, they have no excuse otherwise.

But, some of them end up with a good rep like that over time.

Others just have some bad luck and get taken out for it.

RGIII was a good example of that as well.

Good player, tried hard, did well, but when it came down to luck of play style, he got taken out and Alex Smith took his spot.

You really know your stuff, I like it!
haha

Sadly, in my office, I'm on the low end of knowledge for football.

Some of the people I work with have been huge football fans since high school and before.

One came from a Texas HS team that had a stadium bigger than any we had here.

That cool.

I was looking about Alex Smith and saw where he got his bachelor's degree in 2 years and then began working on his masters.

Alex Smith is one of the hard workers in the league.

In addition to education, his own team members comment on just how dedicated he is to the job.

Do you like Drama tv shows or movies?

Ive never been much in to dramas.
Much more of a Sci-Fi/Fantasy type.

Oh well, the actor Hugh Laurie from House is the highest paid tv drama, making 700,000 an episode.

I did enjoy that show at the beginning.

But, with most dramas, it went a bit overboard in the stories and just ended up too melodramatic.

I believe that too.

Jim Carrey actually doesn't play in dramas anymore because he feels like they don't bring any type of positivity.

I had heard that about him, and I like that.

It's much more his style.

Some people can do multiple genres, he's not really one.

Patrick Stewart can, though.

He not only does comedy voice overs, he also teaches drama classes in the UK.

I never really got into Star Trek, but he is a wonderful actor in X-Men.

American Dad is good too, but I don't watch it much.

It's a fun show.
Short on drama, decent for comedy.
And lots of cameos by other actors.

I love the alien Roger, he's hilarious.

If you get a chance, take a look at The Orville.

Same comedy style, just real actors.


Hello!
Do you like football?

Um sure.

i like football.

i dont get much chance to watch these days.

You?

Kind of the same situation, but I like the sport very much.. i like the Quarterback position, I think they are the backbone of the team

QBs are really important.
I like defense.
i like smashing the ball carrier.

wow that is cool too!

Did you know who created the circular huddle?

it was not created long ago, in the history of the game, by a coach shrouded in the mists of time?

I found interesting that is was created by a deaf QB

That is great.
A deaf player?
I would never have guessed.
must have been a great QB.

I think so too, his name is Paul D Hubbard.

He had to create a way where nobody would see his sign language

that is a clever way to get the job done.

i bet he wasnt a left handed qb though.

I do not know about him but being a left handed QB is really being a minority!

yes, they are a persecuted minority in my opinion!

only one in the NFL??

what is going on?

Yes you are right!

there is only one , only one left handed QB in the NFL, his name is Kellan Moore!

He is not deaf, though.

super special!!

you know someone who as a player gave importance to education

I bet his name is Alex something?
Alex ....something?
I forget.

smith!!

Alex Smith... he got a bachelor's in 2 years..that is a record

The man must be a hard working genius!
i bet he is a great QB too.

I bet he was a great leader in his team!!

Do you know what is the highest score ever in football?

It was the game between GT and Cumberland.

it was a travesty.

a shameful display by the GT coach.

wow!!

nothing like that has happened ever since!!

Well i find very pleasing talking about sports!

Good.
I am glad that you enjoyed our chat!
Have a good evening!

You do the same, see you next time


Hey there.

You follow college football much?

Been hearing about a Notre Dame quarterback named Ian Book.

i dont follow football too much.
who is ian book?

He's apparently one of several quarterbacks at Notre Dame.

California native who seems to be doing real well this season.

the chance to play for notre dame must be great.

they love football there.

Yeah.

I don't follow football much either but really loved that movie Rudy about the kid who wanted to play for Notre Dame.

I'm a sucker for feel good dramas.

You have any favorite dramas?

sure.

if you like sports films, i guess Hoosiers is good.

Rudy is a fun film because it is based on a true story.

Oooh, I like Hoosiers as well.
Was that Gene Hackman in that movie?
I always mix him up with Michael Caine.

Yeah, Hackman.

plus Harry Dean Stanton.

it was another movie based on a true story.

Wasn't Hackman in another football movie?

The Replacements?

There seems to be a lot of football movies.

Can't think of a lot of soccer movies, even though that probably a more popular sport worldwide.

bend it like beckham.

there was a film about pele too.

yeah, there should be more soccer films.

Ah I forgot about those.
Know of any rugby films?

um, there is the one about south africa.

invictus.

matt damon.

morgan freeman.

Wow, you're pretty good at this.

Does rugby have quarterbacks?

I figure Matt Damon would've played whatever the equivalent to that is.

uh, i dont think so.
he was the captain i believe.
some sort of key role.
i dont know rugby

yeah, I don't know much about it either.

Just kind of watch highlights on ESPN.

You tune in to ESPN at all?

I dont watch espn too often.

maybe if there is a game on that i will make a point of seeing.

I mostly tune in for scores.

But I do appreciate ESPN's use of the superimposed yellow line representing the first down line in football games.

That is a benefit for viewers.

it just seems so obvious to add.

i guess it took a bit of technology to make it happen.

I think they won an emmy for that.

Well deserved I think.

I have a hard enough time following football as it is so that line is much appreciated.

Yes, the superimposed graphics do make it easier to follow.

Anyway, great chat!

take care.


hey there do you ever watch football?

Yes, I watch it a lot.

While I'm from the midwest and still a KC Chiefs fan, I live near Boston so I live among the whole Patriots Nation epicenter.

ah I see, did you hear how Univ.

of Iowa painted their visiting teams locker room pink?

Yes, I think that kind of funny, I wonder if that was to distract them from their game preparation or make them feel a little soft and feminine?

Either way kind of funny I guess.

I see where the 3 highest paid Department of Defense employees are football coaches.

That is almost the same for State Employees being Football or Basketball coaches, that priority looks a little skewed to me.

yes I agree I don't like that, weird too that in the 60's bowlers made more than NFL players!

Yes, and the average engineer in a lifetime made more than the average NFL/MLP player so I guess there's some justice in society.

I played high-school football, did you?

Shocking that Allen, Texas holds 18,000, though I guess I read football a religion in Texas, I've never been there.

no I haven't but I want to go, did you hear about how the football huddle was created?

Yes, by a deaf guy so the other team couldn't lip read the plays.

That was ironic because now the coaches and eveyone hides their lips behind a clipboard or paper.

Did you see or know Brad Johnson threw a TD to himself?

I assume it was batted in the air and came down in his arms so he ran it in, but I wasn't familiar.

haha I need to see that video, also cool that one Patriots player has never fumbled, I would give him the ball evry time!

haha, yes, as I said I live near Boston, but didn't know that.

Did you see where both African-American QB's won Superbowls against Denver?

Ironic there too.

that that is ironic, also weird that ESPN won an emmy for creating the yellow line in football games on tv!

Yes, did you know Russel Wilson is under contract as QB for Seattle and the NY Yankee's in baseball?

That's a talented man.

oh for sure, so is Alex Smith, he got his bachelors degree in only 2 years!

Yes, I'm a KC Chiefs fan for the past 20 years and always liked the guy, though last year's understudy Patrck Mahomas had an MVP year so I was happy he got traded, but when he broke his leg, that was painful to watch and I felt for him.

Did you watch the Office at all, the actor Jon Hamm taught Ellie Kemper (Erin) as a high-school drama teacher.

Small world kind of situation.

wow that is interesting, also that Hugh Laurie gets so much money per episode of house, 700k!

I like that show, it makes me laugh but I didn't realize Hugh was paid that much.

Wow, did you know Patrick Stewart teaches master classes in drama in the UK too.

I guess acting and teaching to act aren't that far removed from the same skill set.

no it seems like it, did you ever like Jim carrey movies?

Its sad he wont do dramatic roles anymore

Only the Truman Show which was as much sci-fi as drama I guess.

Did you know drama comes from the Greek world for Action which is derived from the Greek work "I do".

I guess since Aristotle's Poetics was the earliest work of dramatic theory that makes sense to me, does it to you?

ya I need to read it but it was from 335 BC, thats so long ago!

interesting that he invented the genre!

Well, he wrote the first theory of drama, there's probably some cave man a thousand years before him trying to tell a story and dancing who really "invented" it and then someone told the same story in the cave and passed it on I'd guess.

While it's high art, my grandmother's day stopped evey day for afternoon soap operas, did you know they got that name because of the soap company sponsorship?

That might be considered low art.

ha interesting, I love soap but hate operas!

also there is a website where you can hear free classic dramas and maybe some soaps!


Hi.
Do you watch football?
By that I mean, american football.

Yes, I do.
Do you watch it?

Yes I do.

Back in 1916 Georgia Tech scored the most points in a game when it defeated Cumberland.

The score was 222-0.

Wish I could have seen that game!

You'd think they would have pulled the QB at 60 - 0... What's the skunk rule?

I don't know but they should have done something different most definitely.

Maybe they just didn't value football like people do today.

Back in the sixties bowlers made more than football players.

Wow.

I think today, engineers make more than the average football player.

Seriously?
I had no idea they made that much!

I think it has to do with football players only averaging 2.5 years of actual career time.

Oh.

I imagine good players that last longer make more then.

Benjarvus Green-Ellis for one.

he's never fumbled the ball in his entire nfl career.

he was a good running back but he is no longer in the NFL.

he only played in the NFL for 6 years...

Six years is okay, surprising though for his record.

Didn't he play for the Patriots?

Yes and the Bengals.

I wonder if he was ever in Iowa's locker room?

Why?

Is there something about their locker room?

Their visitor's locker room is pinnk!
I guess it is a psychological ploy...

It must be.

I don't think it works very well though.

They are not as good as say, Alabama and Clemson.

I know.

They do have a nice ritual where they wave to all the kids in the cancer hospital after the 3rd quarter so we can't hate too much!

That is a nice ritual!

Espn should show that more often when they do it.

What did you think of Espn winning an emmy btw for their yellow line?

I feel like the Emmy's lowered the bar a lot to get them an emmy for that!

It does seem odd but I like the line.

It makes the game more interesting by knowing just how far a team has to go to get a first down.

I agree.

It is more functional than two old white guys running down the sidelines with two sticks and a 10 yard chain.

Well it shows the viewers the exact line and adds some drama say on a third and long situation.


When I was a kid I always wanted to be a quarterback and lead my team but it was sadly not to be.

Hey even the greats like Tom Brady never got to play in high school, so you never know what might happen.

That's true.

I would have fit in better with Alex Smith though - he was so good in school he was working on a masters when he was drafted.

That is smart, get a good education.

Too many players go broke 5 years after leaving their sport.

Yes - the quarterback at Oklahoma almost quit football to compete in gaming

That doesnt sound like a profitable venture.

I am glad he stuck it out.

Did you know there is only one left handed quarterback?

It seems like there would be more - its an advantage in baseball

I am sure it would be, would likely throw everyone off.

I wonder how many there have been in history.

I am not sure.

I know there was one famous deaf quarterback - the huddle was invented for him so the other teams could not read his signs

It is truly amazing what people come up with that they intend to just help them that turn out to be iconic.

Yes.

Other teams just do things to be goofy - like iowa painting the visiting team's locker room pink!

That must get in their heads, maybe the locker room was pink in the 222-0 loss.

laugh.

That is a shellacking.

Its no wonder bowlers made more money than football players back in the 60s if that was the common game

That is hard to imagine, I wonder if the pay for bowlers was that good or the pay for football was that bad.

That is a good question.

Bet they both made less money than ESPN did when they got an emmy for the superimposed yellow line

That yellow line is genius!

I know many people who cant watch live because of that line.

It is useful - but not needed for folks like green-ellis of the Patriots.

He has never fumbled in his entire career.

That is pretty impressive, that is probably part of why the Patriots have been one of the most dominant teams recently.

Yes - the Patriots at least made a better decision than his high school - since they let tom Brady play!

I bet they are really regretting that decision now.

No kidding!
Tom has won 4 Super Bowls


Hey there what do you think about Virginia Tech?

Do you think Notre Dame will beat them

Georgia Tech's my alma mater so I know the ACC well.

I don't know, home at VA Tech can be hard.

They have this guy Ian Book.

European book is really good.

He's thrown about 278 yards and four touchdowns in a second start.

Very top player I think

Yeah, now I'm wondering if Georgia Tech plays Notre Dame.

They are an independent team (no in any conference).

Book is from CA and  is pretty amazing.

Yeah he is amazing.

Who was your favorite quarterback though by the way?

In college?

I liked Ryan.

Georgia Tech won the Nat'l Championship in 1990 but I can't remember the QB.

Yeah I don't remember him either.

I do like Baker Mayfield, he's good at video games and he was going to be a professional video game player, I was also good at video games back in college LOL

Well, not as likely to get seriously injured with video games.

I like ND's coach Kelly.

He seems to work well with Book.

I think something good will happen there.

Yep I could see that.

Do you like Alex Smith though?

He was about to get his master when he actually got accepted into the draft, he seems like a smart guy

I actually don't know much about him other than is smart academically.

I did learn that Snoop Dog did his son's HS fight song...

That is really cool with them.

I wonder what it sounds like.

Did you ever hear about the top scoring football game of all time?

Wasn't that Georgia Tech and Cumberland?

I'm not sure I'm proud of that...

Yes you're right.

I wish we saw that game on television, because it sounds like quite a blow out LOL.

You like the Patriots by the way?

I'm a Chiefs fan but like college football better.

BTW: 14 of the largest 25 stadiums in the world are for American college football teams.

Wow that's impressive!

Also impressive is the one Patriots player who has never dropped the ball, I think his name is BenJarvus Green-Ellis

That's amazing.

Also amazing is QB Brad Johnson who threw a TD to himself in a Superbowl.

Yes I want to watch that score!

It sounds incredible what do you think about a deaf quarterback creating the circular huddle?

That is interesting.

I wonder how he was able to play QB?

Admirable... Do you enjoy watching dramas when you aren't watching football?

I do like watching dramas.
Do you think about Michael Caine?
I think he's a great actor

I like him a lot.

I also like Patrick Stewart -- he teaches master drama classes in the UK.

Yes Patrick Stewart is a good guy.

Do you like classic radio dramas?

apparently there is a website where you can listen to them for free online


Not sure how much longer Football will exist in it's current form.

the game has caused a lot of injury.
it is hard to know who is at fault.
there are risks.
its obvious.

I guess the question is how much the NCAA officials knew about the potential for serious damage and injury.

they might not have know exactly but they feared the possibility.

too much money at stake to stop the game.

too much liability to admit fault.

Money, money, money.
Maybe it's time to go to flag football.

yes, then the whole thing could be co-ed.

i wish the players had better representation in college.

no one helps them.

Yeah, just kids really.

I've got boys but have never encouraged them to play tackle football.

Playing it before 12 has a lot of risks.

sports are important but most do not involve such risk of injury.

basketball soccer baseball tennis swimming the list is endless.

plenty of ways to compete.

youre wise to protect your kids.

Yeah, we've done swimming, basketball etc.

thats good.

still, the country is dedicated to gridiron gladiators.

14 of the world's 25 largest stadiums belong to american college football teams.

It's a big sport for sure with so much money.

An average NFL game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay.

Lots of commercials in there.

The high school football stadium in allen, texas seats 18,000 and cost $60 million to build.

i guess the pros have similar stadiums.

all for 11 minutes of gameplay.

i wonder if schools will ever get money like that.

Dunno, the average NFL player doesn't make that much money in the long run.

Careers are too short.

true, plus they dont know how to manage money.

no control no financial knowledge.

i figure they should get help from the league.

Yeah, they should.

Financial education is critical.

I'm more of a literature person personally.

yes, you would need financial education then if you were a player.

why was literature in the olympics?

No idea.

I guess they were going for a full spread of culture or something.

Hear about the contest to come up with the worst possible opening sentence in a novel?

It was a dark and stormy night.

suddenly a shot rang out.

good stuff!

i figure i could be good at being terrible.

LOL, that would be a lot of fun.

Comedic fantasy author terry pratchett was knighted for his "services to literature".

i wonder what kind of horrible opening lines he could come up with.

Anyway, great chat!

Dunno, nice talking!


Do you like watching football?

I love watching it!
How about you?

I love it also!

Do you have a favorite college and NFL team?

I would have to say out of the 42 teams in the NFL the Steelers are my favorite.

Nice, I like the vikings.

I like the University of Iowa Hawkeyes for college, have you heard of them?

I have!

I like how they painted their visitors locker room pink.

lol

Right, it is so interesting to see.

Apparently pink is a calming color and why they do it lol

I could see that.

In the 1960's top bowlers made twice as much as top football stars of the day!

Times have sure changed since then.

Times have changed for sure!

I wonder what the difference is now in salary, has to be a ton

I be it's reveresed!

Do you know what the higest score ever was in a football game?

Hint it was in 1916 and Georgia Tech beat Cumberland.

what was the score to that 80-0?

It was actually 222-0.
What a blowout.

no way!

That would be insane.

I would have quit football right after the game if I was cumberland, wow!

lol Did you know that ESPN won an emmy for creating the superimposed yellow first down line on tv?

I had no idea.

I did not know that either.

I love that line, it is so helpful.

I used to think it was real growing up.....

lol Nice!

How about former Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis?

He's never fumbled the ball once during his career!

That is a great feat!

He needs to teach a clinic to these new RBs

I agree!

What do you think of the tracking chips that they are putting in the players shoulder pads and footballs to track data?

I think it is awesome.

Must be developed by engineers who make more money than players over their life time.

It was nice chatting with you!

That's probably due to their longer careers.

Did you know that the NFL only has 11 minutes of live gameplay?

I had fun!

Thanks!

That is amazing!
Enjoy your day!


do you like tennis?

I love and watch it a lot, and you?

Nice me too.

Do you know what the relation of the sport to the polo shirts is?

Yes they were invented by a tennis player Rene Lacoste

Yes and then the other players just adopted it and it became famous

Yeah.

Did you know only one black man has won the US open?

Yea in 1968 and no one after him.
Weird

Yeah I know.

Once they used a helicopter to dry a tennis field

Wow desperate times call for desperate solutions I guess

Yeah I know.

Do you know how long the longest game laster?

Yes that  was for three days and a total of 11 hours

that is so long.
How about the NFL, do you watch it?

I sure do.

Did you know U of Iowa painted the visitor locker room pink?

Yes I wonder if it supposed to have some effect on the opposing team though

I wonder too.

Bowlers used to make more than football players in the 60s

Yes but I guess that was because bowling was much more popular back then

I guess so.

Do you know what the highest score in college football is?

Yes that is 222-0 when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland

Yes that was way vack in 1916 but quite something still

Yeah.
Did you know women can play in the NFL?

Yes there are not rules against that as long as they qualify


Are you a fan of football?

I'm a huge football fan.
How about yourself?

I love football both college and NFL, do you have a favorite NFL team of the 32?

I'm a New England Patriots fan and huge fan of Tom Brady how about you?

Nice I am a Vikings fan, not doing so hot as of late.

I also like the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, did you know they paint their opponents locker room pink?

No I didn't know this.

Did you know that in the 60's top bowlers made twice as much as the top football players?

That is crazy to think, I wonder what the difference in salary is now, probably substantial

Now there is no contest football players make way more than bowlers that's for sure.

What do you think about the new rule that was implemented by the NFL?

Which rule is that?

Its the rule that a player can't lower his helmet and initiate contact with an opposing player.

That is a good player because of safety concerns, but also was awesome to see back in the day when it was allowed.

How do you feel about it

I think it will decrease injuries and I think its a great rule because it protects the football players from serious head injuries.

For sure, that is a huge problem now.

Did you know engineers make more money in their lifetime than NFL players

I didn't know this but its an interesting fact.

What year did the NFL and the AFL merge?

I am not sure, do you know?
Wasn't Trump an owner of an AFL team?

The merger between the two leagues was completed in 1970.

I'm not sure if Donald Trump was an owner of an AFL team.

I think he maybe was for another league, seems like new ones are coming out every year now.

Being youre a patriots fan, did you like benjarvus green ellis?

I loved benjarvus green elis and I read somewhere that he never fumbled in his career.

Right, that is outstanding in my opinion.

He needs to teach a clinic to all these new era RBs!

It was so great chatting with you!

It was awesome chatting with you as well.

You have a nice day!!

You too!
Enjoy the weekend!


How's it going, do you watch the NFL?

A lot of teams like the Redskins are upset at the new rules

Hi there, I watch it from time to time so I am not really up to date with what us going on.

I know that their coaches are the highest paid

I guess there is confusion with whats a penalty and players are getting suspended for it

Oh I see, yeah I guess that can be confusing when you start changing things around after so long

Yea, apparently players and coaches have been complaining about the new rules since the preseason

Yeah and they are reasoning that this is a contact sport so it is supposed to be tough

That and they find it unfair other players like running backs don't get in trouble for doing the same thing

Yeah exactly.

Have you ever been to that football stadium in Texas that can seat 18 000 people?

No I never been to Texas yet but that's pretty crazy

Yeah it is right?

And it cost $60 million and on top of all , it is just a high school stadium

They do love football in Texas, too bad they don't care as much about education, an average engineer makes more in a lifetime than the average NFL player

Yeah that is a good point.

Did you hear they are using tracking chips on the players?

Yea they put the chips in shoulder pads and the footballs to track speed and stuff

Yeah, I wonder if there is any way to use that data to make the game safer too and reduce concussions

Hopefully they are.

It's crazy how dangerous the NFL is when there is only an average of 11 minutes of live gameplay

Yeah go figure.

Matt Patricia is the only scientist that turned football coach, what a change in career

Yea, he use to coach for the patriots, I wonder if he gave Benjarvus Green-Ellis advice on not fumbling the ball during his nfl career

I think that is so amazing that he managed to do that.

On another topic, do you go to the library a lot?

Sometimes, I never knew there were more libraries than Mcdonalds in the US

That is a pretty cool fact.

A kid in Malawi read from books how to build a windmill and managed to build two for his village and brought power in

Well I got to go, it was nice talking with you


I am glad to see that the NFL is taking steps to make the sport safer, but some of these rule changes have to be hard on the players

Yes.

I agree.

Especially the rule where a player cannot lower his helmet and initiate contact with an opponent.

It all happens so fast to be able to make a split second decision sometimes.

The players are so used to playing the game one way, it is a lot to ask for them to suddenly change how they play

I agree.

Maybe the tracking chips that they are putting in the players shoulder pads will help to develop some new protective measures that will help.

Yes, football has come a long way from the days of leather helmets and no forward passing.

lol Yes it has.

I notice that the shoulder pads and protective gear seems to smaller than it was in say the 70s and 80s.

The shoulder pads are quite a bit smaller.

I think it's made the players able to become faster which is part of the problem with some of the vicious hits the players take.

Just like most other sports.

Athletes of today are bigger, stronger and faster.

Plus all of the focus on nutrition and training.

True.

There is no written rule against female players in the NFL.

It makes me wonder if a girl were to make it.

I imagine if they are tough enough then they'll get signed on by a team

I guess so.

lol  Did you know that the NFL was actually formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association before renaming itself the National Football League in 1922?

I did not know that.

The NFL sounds a lot better than the APFA.

Yes it does.

lol  It wasn't though until the NFL merged with the American Football League in 1966 that the NFL we know today came to be.

It is similar to basketball.

The NBA and the ABA used to be two separate leagues.

Then they merged in the 1960s or 1970s.

That I didn't know.

I don't follow basketball as close as I follow baseball and football.

I know the pay scale has changed for the NFL players because in the 1960's top bowlers of that era made twice as much as the NFL players did back then.

I am sure now most NFL players make more in a week than the top Bowlers do.

I'm sure they do.

lol  The average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average lifetime earnings of an NFL  or MLB player.

Probably just because the engineers have longer careers.

I would imagine so.

The average NFL career is less than 3 years long.

And the guys who only play 3 years or so do not make the higher level salaries

I agree.

Did you know that ESPN won an emmy for the superimposed yellow first down line?

I didn't know that.

Now it is hard to imagine watching a game without that line.

I know right?

I just read about the highest football game ever.

It was in 1916 when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0.

Wow!

Cumberland must have been really really bad.

If I was the coach I would of resigned.

No way I could go back in the locker room after that one


Hi.
Do you watch football?

yes well I did watch the superbowl but I don't watch it regularly no, what about you

Sometimes, but not every week.

I would get bored watching for 17 weeks straight during the regular season and then the playoffs and Super Bowl.

it is boring, there is only about 11 minutes of actual gameply in any football game, that explains why I don't like them!

Yes!

There was once a game where the score was 222 to 0.

That must have been a sight to see!

I think I heard about that game, georgia tech beat cumberland, man I would have given up once it hit 100-0 haha

Haha.

I can't imagine that happening in the NFL.

There's actually no rule that says females can't play in the NFL.

I wonder if that will ever happen.

ya it wouldn't surprise me, what does surprise me is that player for the patriots, he's never fumbled the ball, that is crazy!

He's going to feel terrible if that record is ever broken!

I think it's Benjarvus Green-Ellis.

ya I would worry every game haha, have you seen that yellow line that appears on TV when watching football?

ESPN won an emmy for creating that

That's pretty cool.

I thought players made a ton of money but apparently engineers make more in a lifetime.

ya that is shocking to me, also shocking is that the NFL uses tracking chips to get stats on their players

Yeah, they're in the player's shoulder pads!

Technology really has advanced in the game!

how often do you read?

apparently there are more libraries than there are McDonal's, at least in the USA

Not as often as I would like!
I have a library card, though.

yes I have one too, it's good to know that over half of USA adults have a library card apparently

Yes, that's reassuring!

There's a library in California where you can borrow things like sewing machines that you might only use once.

That's pretty cool!

wow that is nice, also nice is William Gladstone who donated his entire book collection, 32,000 books, to his library when he was 85 years old

He carried all his books in a wheelbarrow to the library, too!

that is impressive!

equally impressive is the man who was wrongfully imprisoned and spent 10 years studying law to prove his innocence

Good for him!
Thanks for chatting!
Have a great weekend.

thanks you too, keep track of your library card!


Trump and Stone knew very well what Wikileaks had in their hands with those emails

Is that a fact?

I think the email to Bannon back in October proves it.

Fake news!

But a copy of the email was published by NY times and Daily Caller, how fake can it be?

Haha - just as telephone, or phone, is a telecommunications device that permits two or more users to conduct a conversation when they are too far apart to be heard directly, those two rags can perpetrate nonsense.

Right?

Mueller has the evidence as well as the focus to shed the necessary light on the actual truth of the matter

I'm looking forward to the conclusion!

The conclusion of collusion...lol

I like the rhyme!

Did you know the that the last us president to speak a foreign language fluently was fdr?

I did not know that.

Oh sure and everyone thinks Trump is illegitimate president because he didn't get the popular vote but 5 presidents have been elected while still losing the popular vote.

greatest margin 10%!

I would have liked to see the runner up last election be the VP to bring some order to this chaos as of late.

Well sure and I would've like it to be Bill Murray because he DID voice the human torch in the 1970's fantastic four radio show.

The canadian radio shows have to play at least 40 percent of canadian music which means tons of Justin Bieber

Egad - he's not my favorite!

My grandfather once told me a story about how he had made his first radio with only a razorblade and a pencil

Is your grandfather MacGyver?

no, many soldiers during that time did the same thing

WOW!

Cool like the fact that one of the most popular radio acts of the 1930s was a ventriloquist, a fact which baffled contemporary critics.

Have you checked out the free classical dramas on the radio

Like old ones or present day?

old classical ones

Merry Christmas?

Let's finish this thing so that I can go check them out!

Time to listen to my radio

indeed!


hi, do you listen to the radio?

I do in the car.
How about yourself?

Yes me too.

Did you know you can catch Jupiter's storm in the am radio

Wow!

That's amazing.

I would love to hear that.

I have heard that you can make a radio with rudimentary parts.

Soldiers in WWII could make one with a razorblade and pencil.

that is amazing.

wonder what channels they were able to capture on that though

That's a good question.

There is also a website where you can listen to old radio dramas for free.

I wonder if those are still entertaining?

I have never listened to one .
Do you speak any latin?

I definitely do not.

I had to take medical terminology in college and there was a lot of that in there but that's the extent of my knowledge.

Well apparently there is a radio in Finland that gives their news in latin

That's very odd.

I can't imagine who the audience is for that.

Off topic but do you happen to know who the top three wealthiest US presidents were?

I think it was jfk, washington and jefferson, right?

That is correct.

Do you happen to know if the guest house was built after the white house?

Yes it was and now it is bigger than the white house

I assume it was since it is bigger.
I wonder why that made that decision?

I am not sure actually.
do you use your phone much?

I mostly text with it.

I worked in a call center for a long time and I hate talking on the phone now.

Did you ever use a rotary phone?

I did when I was very young.
It's been a very long time.

Yeah that was ages ago.
How about a phone book?

Long time for that also.

I just look online.

Did you know that the cables that carry our internet and phone data across the ocean are only 2.7 inches around?

Wow and who knows how long too.
Nice chatting with you