Do you like the Cleveland Browns team?

Not really.

I do kind of feel sorry for them.

Even with Joe Thomas, I wonder if they could turn things around.

I don't really follow football at all to be honest.

Only my hometown football team-the Buffalo Bills

I'm a Chiefs fan myself.

They do say the Thomas will soon be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cold there?

It is here at 15 degrees and snow.

I think that's great that he will be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Yep it's cold here.

It's in the 20s, but not much snow

Well, I have some snow you can have.

I've been to Canton, OH but regret not going to the Hall of Fame.

I've never really gone anywhere.

It doesn't snow as much in Buffalo as people think.

Only in certain areas.

Tyrod Taylor used to be our quarterback.

I remember him.

A super Browns fan gave me a Browns cap on a flight I shared with her.

I guess she was a member of the Dog Pound.

That's so great!

I hear the Browns have really great fans.

Buffalo does too.

We don't have a great team, but we love them.

Back in the day the Bills did well.

Was it the late 1980's?

Did you know that the NFL has no rules that women can't play?

Yep, I think it was the late 80s that we did well.

We went to 4 super bowls but couldn't win any of them.

The first one was the closest.

It still breaks our hearts.

The missed field goal-Wide Right are 2 words we all hate

Who was the QB?

I can picture him but can't think of the name... Did ya know that Kellan Moore is the only left-handed QB in the NFL?

That is interesting about Keilan Moore.
What team does he play for?
Our QB's name was Jim Kelly.
We love him.
He's battled cancer and won.
We really admire him

I'm not sure.

I'm more of a football fan - my alma maters.

I played in HS and we used circular huddles.

I didn't know that originated for a deaf QB.

That's great that you played in HS.

What position did you play?

I didn't know circular huddles originated for a deaf QB!

That's fascinating!

I started as a defensive back, safety and special teams.

Ah, the glory days.

Funny, we didn't have any pink locker rooms for the visiting team but they did have to use the girls locker room.

Are you a female?

You had mentioned girls can play in the NFL.

I'm a female, but never played sports.

I'm not very good at any sports

Having played football in HS?

Nope, I'm a dude.

I went to Georgia Tech and I had no idea we beat poor Cumberland 222-0 in 1916.

That's awesome!

I think it's sad when football players have to retire before they're ready due to injuries

That is terrible.

I am grateful that ESPN created the superimposed yellow first down line.

That makes the game more exciting.

I agree.

It makes the game much easier to follow for me.

Makes it more clear whether the player made the first down.

Thanks for the excellent chat!
Good luck to the Bills!


Seems like the Redskins are in need of a wide receiver

Terrelle Pryor did struggle quite a bit.

Yeah he didnt catch on and the Redskins need something more, among the prospects are Alex Smith, Teddy Brigewater, I think they can be good options for the team

It seems like they have a lot of good prospects that were successful in college.

But they have been really lacking in that position for years

Yeah seems like they need each, maybe they can help each other get better they used to be great players so maybe they can recover their level

Maybe they just need a QB like Brad Johnson who once threw a touchdown pass, to himself.

Yeah or like Tom Brady, he didnt get a chance to play when he was a Junipero High School so he might identify with the wide receiver the team wants

It is kind of crazy that Brady didnt get that chance.

He really showed them!

He did, I bet the coach of the former Juniperra High School team felt really stupid when he saw Brady win all those superbowls, the JS High School team was really bad

Definitely.

Did you know there is only one left handed QB in the NFL

No I didnt, do you know the name of that QB?

Kellan Moore.

Oh so its Kellan Moore, I thought he was a righty, nice to know, do you know Baker Mayfield?

Didnt he almost leave football for professional gaming?

No, I think he was considering going it but stayed with football, he was a great Halo 3 player, I wish I could play against him I have mad skills too

I heard he thought he could beat everyone at his school, I have never played myself.

Yeah I did hear that too, he must be pretty good, good thing he stayed in football he is a great QB,

Did you know that the flags that span the field weigh 1,100 pounds and cost $50,000?

Thats really heave and also really expensive, $50000 a pop!

thats way too much money

I wonder if there are just a few and they pass them around.

That is a lot of money, but they are also playing some of the players millions.

Football players do make a lot of money, its a good thing to be a pro player, great business specially if you are a QB


Do you like football?
my favorite player is the quarterback

i like football.

the player i hate the most is the quarterback

Why is that?
what position do you like better?

i like defense.

defense is most important on the field.

they must be the toughest, the roughest, the best.

I agree, a QB is no good without a solid defence, so yeah they are really important

i figure that a good coach knows the value of defense in stopping those pesky qbs.

the QB is a target.

the QB is a meal the QB is for eating.

There are some great QB out there, even the best ones get sacked

I like sacking QBs!

They never see it coming because they're behind the line.

Thats why they must have a great defensive line, do you know who Baker Mayfield is?

is he a QB?
who is he?

He is a QB, he considered quitting football and become a pro gamer, apparently he is really good at Halo 3

he probably should stick to video games.

that is the safe bet.

career is much longer.

I agree, you can get really injured by playing football then theres also the brain damage,

the brain damage from video games is pretty bad too.

i had a friend that played them too much.

ended up about a simple as a retired player.

Really?

I didnt know about that, but it makes sense, playing video games that long can have negative consequences for sure

the brain is a fragile organ, not designed to withstand hours of banal stimulation and entertainment.

there should be a warning label on games about cognitive impairment.

There should be, but I doubg that will stop gamers, did you hear abouut the QB that created the circular huddle?

i have not heard that joke.
whats the punchline?

Not a joke lol, he was a deaf QB that invented the huddle so that the other team wouldnt read his signals

oh, ok, that is cool.
i thought you were telling a joke.
he invented the huddle?
the guy is a legend.
anyway, great chat!

Nope, wasnt joking lol, good chat,


Hi, how are you?

Very good.

Did you see the Super Bowl last Sunday.

As usual the AFC and the NFC champs squared off on the first Sunday of February?

Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to watch.

What about you?

Yes.

Tom Brady was the winning QB again.

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

But those are a strenuous 11 minutes.

On a per-minute basis, they get paid pretty well.

There is no rule against women in the game.

What do you think: will we have women any time soon?

Maybe a kicker someday.

Probably for publicity purposes mainly.

Since there are 32 teams, each year there are 31 losers.

A kicker, or a punter, I agree.

There is only one left-handed quarterback in the NFL: Kellan Moore.

There are many left-handed pitchers.

Why so few lefty QBs?

Left handed pitchers are hard for left handed batters to hit.

I was an assistant scout for the Phillies in years past.

However, a pass from a lefty in football spins the opposite way and is a little difficult to defend if you don't see it often.

So lefty QBs have an advantage?

Interesting.

I thought maybe the front line had to protect the QB differently because the blind side is different.

But what do I know anyway.

The Alabama QB is a lefty and came in second for the Heisman this year.

He may win it next year since he was a freshman.

How would you like to enter the visitor's dressing room at Iowa and dress with pink walls.

I guess that's supposed to psych out the opposition, but it seems weak.

How many games has U of I won at home?

They are better than average, but not elite at home.

In the 1960's, pro bowlers made twice as much as pro football players.

Bowling is a "sport," but not nearly so strenuous or violent as football.

Probably have good career longevity.

Nobody watches bowling the same as they did then.

That's the amazing thing.

The market for the NFL was much smaller and they have to pay a lot more players.

Smaller than now, not smaller than bowling's market.

I guess TV changes everything.

The first SB was in the 60s, so I guess the league hadn't organized itself well enough.

College ball might have been the bigger draw.

I think it was.

I mentioned Tom Brady before.

In his JV high school years his team did not win a game, did not score a TD and he was the back-up and never played a down!

The coach really blew it there.

I think Brady has succeeded because of his teammates and head coach as well.

True.

In college, he played for Michigan and they hardly passed the ball.

So he was drafted 199.

He had talent and no one knew how much.

Alex Smith took so many AP tests in high school that he entered college as a junior.

QBs can be smart.

I don't know much about the college game.

The highest score ever in a football game was in 1916.

Georgia Tech crushed Cumberland 222-0.

I wonder if the GT coach put in the third string.

What was he trying to prove?

My brother played guard in high school and they were beating some team 74-0 and my brother got to play QB, and he scored.

I am surprised he knew where to stand in the huddle where the QB calls the plays.

The game should be fun, especially for kids.

I enjoyed chatting with you!

Have a good night!

Thanks, Bye.


hey my friend do you have a favorite quarterback?

Well, I am not into football but I think I would be crazy to not say Payton Manning.

I like Brady myself, and I didn't know that Kellan Moore is actually left handed

I like Tom Brady as well.
His Super bowl wins are so impressive.

ya I agree, did you hear the backstory to Baker Mayfield?

Yes, he once considered quitting football to game competitively.

ya, he made the right movie!

Did you hear how the football huddle was created?

It was created by a deaf quarterback who did not want the other team to read his hand signals.

I like knowing the reason behind the traditions.

ya me too, it is a genius thing, can't believe the highest football score of all time was 222-0, thats a blowout!

That sounds like an overpowered team having fun at the other teams expense.

ya, I would feel so bad to be a Cumberland fan that day!

that was back in 1916 though

Football has changed a lot over the years and is even very different in different countries.

I like the way they play football in Canada.

oh what is the difference in how they play there?

I just think that it was great ESPN won an emmy for the yellow line they created for first downs in TV football games

They have a larger field in Canada.

They also get ESPN in Canada and it is very popular.

ah interesting Ill have to look into that, do you like the Patriots?

they have 1 player who actually has never fumbled the ball

Everyone loves the Patriots except those who have to compete next to them in the Super bowl.

Was that Tom Brady who never fumbles the ball.

haha it was not it was Benjarvus Green-Ellis, I'd give him the ball every time!

Oh, I should learn more names from the team.

Are the Patriots your favorite team?

yes I do love the Patriots, i'm just glad they make a lot of money too, unlike in the 60's where bowlers made more than nfl players!

Apparently the average lifetime earning of an engineer is higher than the average NFL player.

ya that is shocking, also shocking is there is no rule against female NFL players!

If a woman could meet the requirements then they would be eligible.

I can imagine that would be very difficult.

ya I would think so, But I could see a kicker or something happening in our lifetime


hi, do you watch American Football

I do not.

I used to go to some games in High school but would get distracted by whatever else was happening.

I had no idea that there are so many different variations of American football.

I have watched Rugby before though.

Ohh, I have not watched any Rugby game before.

Btw, did you watch the super bowl last year between the patriot and eagle

I did not.

If so, I usually only watch for the musical guest.

I know that the Patriots seem to make it every year.

I think its crazy that Brad Johnson threw a touchdown pass to himself.

He must be fast!

Did you watch?

I did watch the game.

Actually the quarterback that threw the pass to himself was Nick Foles, if I am not mistaken

Is it?

I just read it in Factual section, never actually saw it.

I have rewatched the game so many times because it was one of the best super bowl games in the history

That's cool.
Who's your favorite team?

Green Bay Packers, you?

None of The Above.

I think its cool though that the NFL started from such humble beginnings.

Yeah, they grow so fast and become the most popular sport in North America.

Also, did you know that there are only 11 minute of live gameplay in an NFL game?

Wow!

And that game goes on forever!

Hours!

Why do you like it so much?

I'm curious how sports can grow to make stadiums in Texas that seat 18,000.

Sport game makes me both feel nervous and loyalty to the team that I root for.

What do you feel

It makes me feel bored.

Are you from Wisconsin ?

that's where the Green Bay packers are from?

I am from California, but I am a Green bay fan because their fan's loyalty got my enthusiasm for football.

That's cool to hear.

Football watchers are a pretty loyal bunch.

Even snoopdogg wrote a song for his High school football team.

Yeah, I heard those Snoopdogg's songs and they were hilarious and enjoyable.

Btw, did you know that women are eligible to play pro football if they are qualified?

I wonder what the qualifications are?

I didn't know that before this .

I never realized how serious it is.

Its crazy how one of the coaches is a rocket scientist!

If a woman has the skill as a man, then she can play the game as long as a team recruits her playing for them

Are there any women in the NFL right now?

no so far.
Btw, nice chatting with you.
Enjoy your holiday

You too!

Merry Christmas!

And next year be your year for your team!


The Browns have made a strategic move and are expeced to do well because of it.

I saw they agreed to trade to draft picks to the Dolphins.

Yes, Yes, and they got Jarvis Landry who led the NFL in the past season.

He had 112 catches last season.

They also agreed to send a 3 round pick to the Bills.

They got Tyrod Taylor for that trade.

It looks like a potential trade for Damarious Randall is still in the works.

Todd Haley will have a nice roster and plenty of potential.

The Browns might even get their pick of prized quarterbacks.

Wouldn't that be awesome?

They are wondering if Taylor was the right selection.

He was benched in favor of a rookie.

Yes, he did help to reach the playoffs but seems like he was in over his head against Jacksonville.

Taylor's just the temporary starter quarterback.

They could draft Sam Darnold or Josh Rosen.

That is good.

It seemed as if Taylor's performance is a bit unpredictable.

He started the last three season and only has 51 touchdowns.

I would be a little leary.

There's always room for improvement.

Why do you think they traded for Taylor?

He wasn't valuable to them anymore.

They could get a new player who would pair well with the players.

It seems that they have several different choices for quarterbacks and that it's a step in the right direction.

Or what if they go with Penn State running back Saquon Barkley?

I don't know too much about him but it seems like that would be a surprise choice.

They wouldn't have their choice of quart backs.

Yes, but it seems they would still get one of them.

The consultant to the Browns, Scot McCloughan like Mayfield.

Yes, he likes Mayfield, but apparently Mayfield is polarizing.

I wonder what that means.

He just has a presence about him like Lamar Jackson.

People want to see him play because he all the great attributes.

I see


Hello, The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC).

DId you know that they use tracking chips in footballs and shoulder pads in the NFL?

Not at all, what does this work for?

They use it in footballs to track velocity, rotation, ball speed and location.

In the shoulder pads they record players every move on the field

Go, they want to have all the movements calculated, this football is fantastic

If you visited iowa's locker room it is pink.

Yes, yes, I've heard a lot about it, I heard that they do it to scare other teams or show that they are better

That is strange!

Former patriots rb benjarvus green-ellis never fumbled in the nfl!

He's talented, I think that's what I think competitiveness

Do you watch favorite football games on Thanksgiving?

Yes, I am always aware of the matches

Predictions were that the Cowboys would beat the Redskins.

The Jaguars were stated to be an unreliable team in the NFL.

Wow, this team must have an excellent football behavior

Steelers Ben Roethlisberger ranks 8th in QBR

Well, they should improve if they want to occupy the first place

haha.

The huddle was created by a deaf quarterback to prevent his hand signals from being read

There are so many surprises everywhere

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

Seriously?

There must have been more public on one side than on the other supporting the sport

Also the average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average lifetime earnings of an nfl and average mlb player

Well, being an engineer was a lot of things


Hey there!
Are you a fan of the NFL?

Hello!
I am!
are you?

I am!

Do you have a favorite team?

I'm from Texas, so I'm obligated to root for the Cowboys!

Haha I am a Vikings fan!

The Cowboys are fun to watch too!

Can you believe there is only 11 minutes of actual gameplay?

No!

That's wild!

It's hard to follow on the TV sometimes, so thank goodness they created that superimposed yellow line for the first down.

Didn't that win an emmy for ESPN?

It did!
A tv network won an award for TV shows!

Oh nice!

I wish they had footage of that game that was 222-0 in 1916!

Right?!
Back when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland

That would have been a sight to see.
A very sad sight lol.
Do you have a favorite quarterback?

Haha!
I don't... None that still play anyway.
Are you a Tom Brady fan?

Oh gotcha!

I think he's a good player but I wouldn't call him my favorite haha.

Yeah, people disagree with his morals, I guess, haha!

Did you know his JV coach didn't care much for him either?

He didn't even put them in when they were doing absolutely terrible!

Jokes on him I guess!

Right?
He went on to win 4 super bowls!

6 now actually lol.

Do you ever think a girl will ever tryout for a team?

I'm not sure.

I know they're technically allowed, and I would love to see that!

It's just such a sexist industry.

It really is!

I would love to see it too!

The Saints are sexist about their cheerleaders as well!

I know, can you believe the cheerleaders are forced to get up midmeal if any NFL player walks in?

That is crazy!

They need to update that like they do their technology!

Anyways, it was great chatting with you!

Enjoy your night!


Hello do you watch NFL?

I do watch the NFL.
Do you?

Love it.
Great team sport.

Absolutely.

I can't believe an average game is only 11 minutes without commentary and commercials.

I wish the season than 16 games.

I wonder why female players are playing football, apparently it's not against the rules.

Maybe one will start as a kicker?

That would be cool.

Did you know there are chips in the footballs to track?

No didn't, that is interesting.
What exactly do the chips track?

Good question since the refs still get a lot of calls wrong lol.

I know right.

Maybe that's why the highest scoring game ever was 222-0!

Georgia Tech should be ashamed to run up the score like that!

Haha, I know it's crazy.

or you would think cumberland would have forfeited

Yeah you would think so.

Do you think it's kind of mean to paint a visiting's team locker room pink or smart?

The university of Iowa did.

Mind games I guess?

Did you know ESPN won an emmy for inventing the yellow line?

That is a weird thing to win an Emmy for.

I wonder if rb green ellis ever got anything for not fumbling for his whole career?

I'm not sure but he should have, that's a huge accomplishment.

Yeah I would be proud!
Nice talking to you and good night!

You too, bye!


hello, how are you today!

Good, do you like any variations of football, from rugby to soccer ?

Yes, I love to go to the football games and soccer!

But do you have a favorite between soccer and football ?

Long time Buccaneer Fan, and New England!

Ok, you seem to know more than a few things about football if you can appreciate 2 teams at the same time.

Since when do you watch the NFL ?

Since Jr. High School a long time.
A whole family thing!
and you?

I don't watch football regularly, not even the Superbowl, there are 11 minutes of live gameplay in a game.

It is not enough to sustain my attention.

Yes, I understand.
Do you like soccer?
I love that too!

I wish I watched more soccer, but they don't show matches where I live, do you have a favorite soccer team ?

We have a new team, where we live so getting popular.

I didn't know there is no written rule against female players.

lol

It is either progressive from their part or regressive as an unlikely concept

ha, ha, ha, I was thinking the same thing!

I have ambiguous feeling about the NFL, it is quite violent, there are only 16 games in a season, it is probably because if there were more there would be too much injuries among the players.

Yes, I agree!

Those tracking chips are helpful as far as tracking.

How about that 222-0 score in 1916!

That is around 30 touchdowns !

Or a TD every 2 minutes.

I think people just stopped clapping to save their hands.

lol, picture that!

omg...Top football stars made less than top bowlers in 1960.

It was another era, it bowling could be as violent as football today, bowler would be paid more.

Your right!

lol, Didn't know cheerleaders have to leave when football player comes into restaurant.

Guess too much togetherness!

lol Good chat!

That is another retrograde attitude from the NFL, I hope that will change that soon.

yes, I do too!


Hey!
Do you follow football?

Hello!

I follow football as much as I can.

Probably equal parts college and the National Football League.

How about you?

I tend more to the college side, but it is all good by me

I guess you might as well through in High School as well, especially if you are in Texas.

Allen,Texas, has a $60 million, 18 K seat high school stadium!

That is huge!

That team is probably pretty good to have that kind of facility.

Much better than Cumberland from 1916!

Tell me more about Cumberland.
Do they have a team anymore?

Im not sure, but they lost to Ga Tech 222-0 in 1916.

Wow.

It must be some sort of record.

Speaking of lovable losers, the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL in 1999.

Despite playing eight home games per season, do you know who has the most wins in that stadium?

Opposing Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlsberger.

Wow, even more wins than the Browns?

That's sad.

My team, the Dolphins isnt much better though.

At least the weather is nicer.

Maybe you need a rocket science head coach.

Believe it or not, coach Matt Patricia actually is a rocket science!

Maybe he can figure out why it takes 3+ hours to play a game when there is only 11 minutes of active game play.

He should get right on that.

They spend so much money already.

Players and even the footballs have tracking devices that record every movement on the field.

I wonder how they use all that data.

It seems like gathering it they should have a big purpose for it.

I am sure part of it is to ensure they are getting the most out of their investments.

I wonder how that works for Russell Wilson who hasn't played baseball since 2011, but is still on an MLB contract!

Id like that kind of deal!

Amazingly he is also only one of two african-american quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl.

Doug Williams was the first.

Interestingly, they both got their wins over the Broncos.

That's pretty incredible.

I remember when Warren Moon played in the NFL for the Vikings, I think he was the first African American quarterback in the NFL, but not the first to win.

Some big name quarterbacks for sure, but none may ever reach Brad Johnson who actually is the only QB to throw a TD pass to himself.

It must have been tipped!

Had to have been, although I am curious to see the highlight reel for that one.

The NFL has definitely come a long way since.

I mean, way back in 1932 the first playoff game was actually played on a dirt-field in a hockey stadium that was only 80 yards long.

Wow, it certainly has.

Even recent years improving home viewing with replays and that yellow line.

I couldn't imagine a game without it and constantly have to remind myself the players can't see it!

Haha!

Me too, my mom was shocked when she went t my brothers first high school game years ago that the line wasnt there.

Lol.

I wonder what she would think if she found out that those big American flags in the stadiums cost like $50 K and weigh about a ton!

Ill have to tell her!
Its been great chatting tonight!


Did you watch the NFL games last weekend?

My favorite team the Ravens, and their new QB Lamar Jackson, unfortunately have already been eliminated.

I did watch.
What happened to Joe Flacco?

He's gt hurt, missed a few games, Lamar took his spot, and that's all she wrote.

What do you think of Saints quarterback Drew Brees?

He's good whether he's under pressure or not.

Yeah, he's been good for a long time.

They had been crushing teams until this past weekend.

Even their defense was clicking.

Oh well.

That was a bad call though.

I heard they wore white because the coach lost a bet to the Eagles coach.

Possibly.

If i had to start a team though I'd definitely take Andrew Luck over Brees.

He had a good season behind his revamped offensive line.

So what do you think about a possible female coach?

The Browns want to talk to Condoleeza Rice about the job.

I don't see it.

I know there is no written rule preventing female players either but not sure how realistic that is.

Strangers things have happened.

Matt Patricia is a rocket scientist/aeronautical engineer.

I know.

Maybe he should do that because he hasn't been very successful as a head coach.

Through the 17 week regular season, he hasn't proven enough to me yet.

I think he needs another year to see.

It's tough to judge a coach based on their first year.

I suppose.

He must like it though.

The average lifetime earnings are stastically higher for an engineer than an nfl player, so you could do fine elsewhere.

True.

Seems like more is spent on stadiums than people.

A high school football stadium in Texas cost $60 million to build.

Yeah, I knew HS football is huge in TX.

Not as big as the Superbowl which is usually held the first Sunday in February, but still huge.

College Football is getting huge too.

14 of the worlds largest stadiums are from american colleges.

Yup.

Baker Mayfield from the University of OK played in a pretty large stadium.

Yes he did.

Players can do more than just football to earn money though.

Russell WIlson was under contract with the Texas Rangers baseball team til last year.

And Baker Mayfield actually considered quitting football to pursue full time competitive gaming.

Now that's interesting!

The military football teams coaches work for the department of defense.

They are the highest paid employees there.

That must be a cool job.

Defensive coach for a military foot team.

I wonder how much gamplay time is in the college game.

The average nfl game on has 11 minutes of actual live gameplay.

I don't know.

I guess it's be close to the same.

But then again, football has different variations and rules globally.


do you like football?

I love it .

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

I wonder if that is supposed to have some effect on the players

Good point.

Bowlers made more in the 60s than football players

Yes I guess football was not as popular back in the day

True.

Do you know the highest score in a college football game

Yes that was 222-0 when Georgia Tech beat Cumberland

Yes and that was way back in 1916

Yes.

DId you know that ESPN won an Emmy once?

Yes that was for the superimposed yellow line

Yeah it has made gamewatching easier for sure

Yeah true.
Do you like Brady?

I love him he is so good.

Did you know he was a backup QB in high school

yes and they never started him even when they were doing really bad in the field

Yeah their loss.
DO you like ALex SMith?

Yes I do, he is good at school too, finished college in two years

Yes he took lots of ap tests in high school and planned ahead

Yeah smart kid.

Do you know who invented the circular huddle?

Yes Paul Hubbard who was deaf and did not want other to understand him

Yeah smart.
It was nice chatting with you

Same here, take care


Hello there, do you follow the NFL at all?

Hello, I love the NFL.
What about you?

Yeah I follow pretty closely during the season, I thought the Super Bowl wasn't nearly as exciting as last year though.

This super bowl was so boring lol.

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

Yeah it was and I think I heard about that!

Too funny, I wonder who came up with that idea in the first place?

Not too sure lol.

The 1960's top bowlers made twice as much as the top football stars.

That is pretty wild, I would have loved to been a bowler back then.

It also shows how much the NFL has grown since then.

I agree.

Bowling stars probably don't make much these days.

No, and definitely not much compared to the salaries that pro football players now make.

Most definitely.

The highest score ever in a football game was 222-0.

That is incredible!

I think I have read about that game, I think it was poor Cumberland on the losing side of that one.

That would be one very boring game to watch.

I would have given up if I was on Cumberland.

Yeah those fans too, I wonder how many of the Cumberland faithful were still there when it ended.

I bet no one was still around lol.

Green-Ellis went his entire football career without fumbling the ball.

That is very impressive, I wonder how many total carries he had in his career?

I bet he had a lot because he was a starter.

I remember watching him with the Bengals.

I'm a Bengals fan.

Yeah and if you have played for multiple teams chances are you have had your fair share.

I bet.

Did you know the NFL uses tracking chips in players pads?

I have heard that, crazy how much tech is in the game now, do you think it will be used to improve safety?

I hope so.

They track ball speed, velocity, rotation, and location.

Nice chatting with you!

Yeah same here, hope you have a good day!


I was so glad The Patriots won the Super Bowl!

They're my team because I lived in New England for awhile.

Did you watch the game?

Yes, it was good.

the game started off slow until the fourth quarter.

Yeah it was a pretty low scoring game.

And I thought the halftime show was just as boring.

Are you a Maroon 5 fan?

No, I was sure who they were until I looked them up online, I think the lights and fire display help their performance.

I knew of them, but I didn't know of any of their songs.

What I think is funny is that the University of Iowa's locker room for the visiting football team is painted pink!

That's sort of petty!

I agree, I guess they painted it pink especially for visitors, in a way of speaking visiting teams are weak.

Yeah exactly.

And it's crazy how much football players are paid today compared to the 1960s when professional bowlers were actually paid more than football players.

Yes that's  true, back in the 1960s the players weren't protective as they are today with padded helmets and so many penalty calls.

Yeah I bet they had a lot of injuries!

Also it shocked me to hear the highest football scoring game was 222-0!

Ouch!

Wow, I wonder what kind of football team they were playing and what about the coach, what did he had to say?

It was college football, but if that happened in the NFL, they would be heckled for running up the score for like rubbing it into their competitor's faces.

I guess that didn't exist back then.

Yes you are right and maybe I am wrong, but I think the coach wouldn't have any excuse to remain coaching that team.

Yeah that could be it too.

And I also didn't know ESPN won an emmy for being the first channel to use the artificial yellow line to marks where the first down line.

That really helps to know where the teams actually have to go to get a first down.

I didn't know that either, never cross my mind, yes I can't imagine playing on a team without known where the first down marker.

Do you have a favorite football team or are you not interested in football?

I like football, i like college football better than pro football.

my favorite team pittsburgh, what about you?

My favorite team is the Patriots.

I really think Tom Brady will be one of the best QBs in the hall of fame.

It's crazy that in high school he was a backup QB and never got a chance to play.

Forgot, you did tell me your team earlier, yes, people think that the Patriots won too many games Super Bowls, but not really, talent is talent, their sixth ring.

Yeah the most Super Bowl wins ever.

I wonder if that title will ever be broken.

I don't think so, because the Patriots always had a smart coach, come from behind team and a calm quarterback.

Yeah Belichek is one of their secret weapons along with Tom Brady.

They make a good team.


Do you follow football?
my favorite position is the QB

I do follow football Im a Chiefs fan but I do like Tom Brady he is very talented

He is really talented, I am a fan of the Patriots so I definetely love him,

Yeah the Patriots have had a lot of good players like Ellis.

He never fumbled a football in his entire career with the NFL.

That's amazing.

The level of skill that requires, I bet only a few players have accomplished that or maybe Ellis is the only one, sounds like a hard thing to do.

Yeah I bet it would be hard to do.. this last superbowl was kinda sad..

I mean the scores where just so low..

It was sad, I was happy because my team won but it was a boring Superbowl, hopefully next year we can watch a better show

Yeah hopefully I went to a Chiefs game this year it was exciting Mahomes is a great quarterback

I havent seen him play, how old is he?

He is 23 I think he is like the youngest player to ever get the MVP of the NFL

Sounds like the Chiefs have a QB for a while.

He can be the next Brady.

That's what I hope will happen.

Before becoming the first overall pick in 2005 draft Alex Smith recieved his Bachelors degree in two years.

Then he went on to get his masters.

I couldn't imagine being a quarterback and doing that much school in that much time.

Sounds like he is not only a great QB but also a really smart person,  he received the degree in just 2 years and then his masters, thats incredible

Yeah it is...Did you know that the huddle was started by a deaf quarterback Paul Hubbard..

He did it so the other team couldnt read his signals

He started a legacy, that is a sure thing, do you know who Baker Mayfield is?

No who is he

He is a QB not only talented in the game but also a master video game player, he almost left football to become a pro gamer

Well he can always do that when he retires from football

I guess he can, he will have plenty of time and money to pursue that other dream,

Most definately.. when tom brady was in highschool his coach never started him

Thats ironic, considering Brady is like the best QB in the history of NFL lol


Good morning!

How are you?

I am sad football is over for the season.

Are you a fan.

Good morning!

I am a fan and am sad as well.

I'm watching the new football league to make up for it.

It's not the nfc or afc conferences but it's still nfl.

I've not heard of that.

I'm only familiar with the 32 NFL teams.

I think it's called the alliance of american football.

It started up after the superbowl back in February.

I'm surprised that I've not heard of it.

I like that the NFL allows women to play as long as they can meet league requirements.

I think all of the games are shown on the nfl network.

I like that too.

Maybe someday there will be women on the teams.

I think it would be dangerous for women to play alongside men.

I guess the NFL rules are more forward thinking that the rules the Saints have for their cheerleaders.

Perhaps but if a woman can meet the requirements then she would have had to prove herself strong and capable.

What kind of rules do the Saints have?

Yes, I guess that is a good point.

Saints cheerleaders are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant as an NFL player.

Maybe they do that to prevent scandals in the news and such.

Keep the players focused on the game?

Maybe, but I think it's extreme to think that if a cheerleader is already at a restaurant and a player comes in she has to get up and leave, even mid-meal.

Well yeah, that is extreme.

They should change that to the last person to walk in has to leave regardless of whether they are a player or a cheerleader.

I agree.

I can not believe how little actual live game play there is in an average game.

What do you mean?

I guess an average game only has something like 11 minutes of actual game play.

Wow, that is a surprise.

I mean, a game lasts three hours and they only actually play for 11 minutes?

I know!

An even more interesting fact is that an engineer over a lifetime earns more than an average NFL player.

That is interesting.

It really makes you think.

Especially when you realize all that goes into a game and player.

The NFL spends money to put tracking chips on the players to record their every movement.

Yes, I've heard they put tracking chips in the players shoulder pads.

I bet it helps make strategic game plays.

i bet it does too.

Then there are chips inside the footballs to record it's movements too.

In a way, football is becoming very scientific.

Yes, I agree!
It has been fun chatting today.
Have a good day!


Are you a fan of the NFL?

Hey!
Yes I am a big NFL fan.
The Bears are my team!

Nice, they are just one of the 32 teams.

sorry but I am a vikings fan....

Haha, my wife is a Vikings fan so I cheer for them too.

It is crazy to love a sport so much that only has 11 minutes of actual gameplay!

Nice good to hear that.

That is so crazy to think only 11 minutes, I wonder what is the other 3 hours lol

A lot of filler and cheerleaders!

Fun fact I recently learned about cheerleaders, the Saints forbid their cheerleaders from eating in the same restaurant as any of their players.

That isn't too fun, it sounds kind of sexist, what do you think?

It is sexist for sure and wrong.

Interestingly enough, the NFL has no rule prohibiting female players!

I'm surprised!

I couldn't imagine that happening, but i did hear a female kicker may be the first soon

That would be cool.

I know some college teams have had female kickers.

Colorado is the biggest school to have I believe.

wow, I did not know that.

My team is the Iowa Hawkeyes, they have a pink locker room for visitors

That is some subtle gamesmanship!

I actually went to Maryland.

Our recent coordinator hire, Matt Canada, had to take over the coaching duties last year.

Yea that was unfortunate on what happened with the player and coach being fired, sad to hear

Yes, a very sad story all around.

Canada was pretty good last season.

He set school records at Pitt for his offensive production.

Nice, I did not know that.

I wonder if benjarvus green ellis played for him in college.

He never fumbled once in his football career

That is a crazy stat!

It is amazing how far football has come.

At one point in the 1960s the top bowlers were making double the top football stars!

That is so crazy, now it pays to be an engineer though, they make more money in their lifetime than most players do

That is shocking!

I wonder if some players are actually really smart like Alex Smith.

He had so many AP credits, he was able to enroll in college as a high school junior!

That is crazy to think, and he became the first overall pick in 2005, smart man!

Good chatting with you.

Nice chatting with you today too!

Have a great day!


hi, do you watch nfl?

Hey, yeah I do.

did you now women can play too?

No, really?
I thought it was just for men.

nope, if you make the cut, you play

That's cool.

I hope to see a woman in the nfl one day.

Do you think it's true Saints cheerleaders can't eat at the same restaurant as nfl players?

yeah but i totally diasgre with that rule.

they have to even leave if they are mid meal

I know!
That is insane.

did you know they make less than engineers?

I wonder how much engineers make because nfl players make a lot.

Oh, I seen where the nfl uses tracking chips in player's pad and the footballs!

yeah that is really nice becuase they can get lots of useful statistics from those now

Yeah, I didn't know that.

It makes sense how the announcer are able to view the replays and stuff.

yeah for sure.

did you know there are only 11 minutes of gameplay in a game?

Yeah, and everything else is commercials and replays.

yeah exactly.

you know what the highest score in football history is?

No, I'm not sure, what is it?

it is 222-0

That is insane!
What teams?

georgia tech beat the cumberlands,yeah it is insane and boring I would assume

Very boring, a complete blow out.

for sure.
nice chat


Hi.
Are you a college football fan?

I like the nfl

Okay!
Me, too.
Which team(s) do you like best?

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

Definitely.
Did you see this year's SB?

The opening was a bit slow

Sure, but the 4th quarter made up for it!

What do you think of Tom Brady?

Despite his age, he is still an amazing player

Agree.

Did you know that, when he played JV football, his team didn't win a game or even score a TD, yet his coach never put him, as backup QB, into a game!

Think he's come a long way since those days?

Ya he was underappreciated and now he is considered the biggest steal in nfl history

For sure.

Prob.

the greatest QB, with 6 SB rings to date.

Watching his throws is - a thing of beauty.

Wonder why fb teams don't huddle much anymore?

Well the huddle initally were created by a deaf QB to prevent other players from seeing his hand signals

That makes sense.
Does huddle take too much time?

Not really, but it is kind of like a group cheer too

I see.

Am a Big Ten - Penn State - fan.

Loved to watch Saquon Barkley, now a RB w/the NY Giants run.

Think he just won Rookie of the Year.

Have you seen him?

No, but curious to learn more

Watch 2018 season highlights on YouTube.

Barkley is featured.

Do you like Patriot's RB, Gronkowski?

I liked Green Ellis more

Okay.

Know him, too.

Great player!

Brady has a lot of choices - really deep offensive line, don't you think?

Ya I mean the QB is the core of any offensive

And its leader.

Do you think, if they met elig.

requirements, we'll ever see women on NFL teams?

Anyway, thanks for chatting and I hope you have a wonderful day.

You, too.

Catch Saquon's magical athleticism if you have time!

Cheers!


Hello, do you play or watch football?
(american football)

Yea, it's funny how the Redskins were able to blow the NFC east lead after winning over Dallas earlier in the season

Haha, agreed.

Did you know that Green-ellis has never fumbled a ball in his entire career?

That is pretty crazy, I remember Green-Ellis use to play for the Patriots, I don't think I've seen him fumble

Yep, imagine not fumbling a ball for your entire career.

Must have been hard!

Yea, I wonder if the nfl was able to find out how he did it with the tracking chips they put into player's equipment

I wonder.

They also put tracking chips in the football to track its velocity and rotations.

Maybe that helps as well.

Possibly, it's amazing how much info they can get when the game only averages 11 minutes of live gameplay

Yeah.

I wonder how people do not get bored while watching football.

I don't know, I wonder if that was why top bowlers made twice as much as football players in the 1960s

I wonder how they made so much.

Engineers also make more than football players in their lifetimes.

I heard engineers make more than mlb players too, I guess paying attention in school pays off

Yep, although I am guessing that you have to be a veteran engineer to make that much.

I suppose so, I bet cumberland had a team full of engineers when they lost to Georgia tech 222-0

Well, that was back in 1916 but that still must have been a very embarrassing defeat.

Yea, tv wasn't even around back then but now we got yellow first down lines winning emmys

Did you know that Kellan Moore is the only left handed quarterback in the NFL?

That's pretty crazy but not as crazy as deaf quarterback Paul D. Hubbard

I wonder how he even communicated strategy with his team then.

Hubbard invented the huddle just to do so using hand signals

And to make it so that the other team could not see his hand signals.

Anyways, thank you for your time!

It was nice chatting with you!

You too, have a good one


Hi!
Do you follow sports of any kind?

Not usually, but I do keep an eye on the NFL when it gets near the playoffs

So I take it you don't participate in sports gambling then?

It's actually legal in any state that wants to pursue it according to a Supreme Court ruling, I had no idea!

I can understand that being a state level law though with how much money Nevada's government probably makes.

The trends would be hard to predict though

Yeah, so far New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, and Mississippi have participated in it and legalized it and it's also open to NCAA as well as pro sports as well.

Seems so risky though!

Definitely!

I'd much rather watch the game for enjoyment than bet my money on anything.

I went to a few high school games back in the day.

Their fight song wasn't nearly as cool as the one Snoop Dogg would have written for his son's team

Yeah, I think I would feel so antsy and suffer from immense tachycardia if I were to place money on the outcome of a game.

I wonder if players are paid "side money" to throw the ball a certain way or purposefully not catch it when there's sport betting involved.

Probably not, but there may not be a way to find out for sure.

Quarterbacks typically make enough to not need side money.

I guess it pays to be the leader of the offensive team if you make it to the NFL

Yeah that's true but may not be so true if it was still back in the 60s because top bowlers back then made twice as much as top football stars did!

I don't even think bowling gets broadcasted anymore, does it?

It might if you have all the expensive ESPN channels.

Football has become a big deal over the decades though, to the point that there's a stadium in Texas that seats 18,000 and cost $60 million to build.

The most shocking part is that it's a high school stadium

A high school stadium?!

It really is true, everything sure is bigger in Texas, even stadiums!

ESPN won an emmy for the creation of the superimposed yellow line that represents the first down for football, I didn't know they created that.

It sure is helpful in watching the games though.

They spend $50,000 for the huge American flags at football stadiums.

In addition, it takes a lot to lift all 1,100 of the flag

Yeah good point.

I wonder when the athletes train at those nice stadiums whether or not their egos are affected.

Who's job is it to lift those flags?

I'm not sure.

I wonder if all the stadiums have them.

Of the largest stadiums, 14 of 25 are for college teams

Oh ok, I didn't realize flags were that expensive!

Wonder if they're locked up somewhere each day.

I would think that even though the NFL has no written rule against female players, it would be difficult for females to meet the league's physical requirements in order to play.

It would be a risk to get tackled.

The only professional football I see girls playing is association football, also known as soccer

Yeah!

I think there might be a lot of controversy surrounding that if females had played but considering that the average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the lifetime earnings of an nfl player, it might not be worth the risk afterall

Engineering is another field that has a sparse number of women (pun intended).

Have you ever heard of the quarterback Brad Johnson?

Lol, that's a great observation!

No, I'm not familiar with Brad Johnson, what is he known for besides being a quarterback?

Not only did he win the Super Bowl, but he's also the only quarterback to throw a touchdown pass to himself

Oh wow!

That's an amazing feat!

I don't think even Tom Brady has one of those under his belt.

No, but he does have six Super Bowl rings.

There's only one quarterback in the NFL who is left handed

What are the rings worth?!

They seem a bit excessive but they did work hard to get those


Hi, do you like football?

Yeah.

I watched the last Superbowl.

I was surprised to see the Rams win, even with coach McVay.

The had a balanced offense and defense.

I heard McVay is the youngest coach in football.

That is cool.

Yeah, he is wise beyond his years.
It's hard to find holes in his defense.

They have a lot of talent on that defense, albeit, troubled talent.

Yep.

All teams seem to have their share of off-field troubles.

The Rams defense has a great secondary.

Something I wish my Chiefs had.

But you have Mahomes... That seems like a good weapon!

Yeah, he's really young and really good.

I hope he can stay healthy.

The article I read recently was dated but it correctly picked the Rams as SUperbowl favorites.

Didn't the Pats win the super bowl?

Yes, that's right.

Doh!

The Rams lost 3-13.

Back in 1932 the first NFL playoff game was on an 80-yd dirt field.

It's improved a bit since then...

Kinda... the raiders play on the baseball field.

I feel bad for them, well, when they were in oakland.

I think they are moving across the bay to SFO this year.

Funny, Snoop Dog wrote his kid's team's fight song.

Did he leave out the expletives?

How would you like to be his son.

I was reading that the average NFL game only has 11 minutes of play.

I played in HS and, although there was a lot of standing around, that seems too low.

I get the redzone and i cannot watch a regular game any more because it is too slow.

I would be bored watching just one game.

Do what I do.

Record it and FF the hell out of it later.

Only two black QBs have won the Superbowl.

I say, so what?

My remote FF by like 27 seconds and it needs to be 25 seconds.

I can FF but miss the start of the play.

I do that once in a while and rewind when I see something good happen.

Yeah.

I have direct TV and it works well.

It automatically backs up a little.

Did you know Kellan Moore is the only left-handed QA in the NFL?

I was just having a conversation with someone about that.

I wonder if the rotation of a left-handed ball means anything.

Do you know?

I don't but the number seems low.

MLB has many left-handed pitchers.

Did you know a QB actually passed a TD pass to himself?

I did not know that.
It was nice chatting with you!


Hi, do you like football?

I do, I dont follow too closely though, you?

I love football.

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

I heard about that.

Personally, I think its a bit childish, but whatever works for them

I think so too.

In the 1960's, the top bowlers made twice as much as the top football stars.

That is shocking, I wonder what the pay was back then?

I didnt realize bowling was ever that popular.

I never realized that either.
Pretty amazing.

It really is, but not as amazing as Benjarvus Green-Ellis, who have never fumbled the football.

That's pretty amazing and hard to do as a running back.

Yeah, of course he was on the Patriots too

Of course lol.

The highest score ever in a football game was 222-0.

WOW!

I cant believe one team could  score that many points!

I know.

I bet that was a very boring game to watch!

Not if you were a GA tech fan.
lol

LOL - very true.

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

Yeah, that sees so little for the amount of time it takes to actually watch a game.

For sure.

The NFL uses tracking chips embedded is shoulder pads.

I heard the ball has them too!
That is so cool!

Very cool.

They track ball speed, location, velocity, and rotation.

I hope they can use that data to also improve player safety.

I hope so too.
Well, it was good chatting with you!


I enjoy the NFL.
How about yourself?

I love watching it!

I watch all 17 weeks during the regular season.

I agree.

Did you know that the average lifetime earnings of an engineer are actually higher than that of an NFL player?

I did not.

But it makes sense.

There is only 1 left handed QB in the NFL - Kellan Moore.

I'm surprised there are not more but since you mentioned it I do not recall seeing a QB throw left handed.

I can only remember Michael Vick being a left handed QB.

I'm sure there were some more at some point.

I forgot he was left handed.

Did you hear about the sexist policy the Saints have towards their cheerleaders?

I didn't.
Tell me more about it?

They are forbidden from eating at the same establishments as players.

If the cheerleader was there first and already eating and a player enters, they have to stop eating and leave.

I wonder if we will see a female player any time soon.

There is no written rule against them playing in the NFL.

I had heard that.

It would be difficult with a lot of positions because of the size of the players but I see no reason why we have not had a female kicker.

I agree!

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

Wow!

That seems like very little.

I knew there were a lot more commercials and setting up and reviewing plays than gameplay but that is an extremely small amount of time.

I know.

That's what I thought.

Did you know that the circular huddle was created by a deaf QB so that the other team couldn't see his hand signals?

I did not.

I would think it would be very hard to be a deaf QB.

You would not be able to hear play changes or calls in your helmet.

hahaha right!

Baker Mayfield almost quit football to pursue a full time competitive gaming career.

I would never do that.

That seems like a bad idea in the middle of your career.

If he stays good though he has a second career ahead of him and that's always a good idea.

I agree.

Are you familiar with the QB Alex Smith?

I am.

I was sad to see him so severely injured.

I agree.

I think he will be back in time for next season.

I was suprised at how educated he is.

He took so many ap tests in high school it allowed him to enter college as a junior.

He then got his bachelor's degree in 2 years!

What a smart man.

I'm glad to hear that because it means he can have a great career in other fields if he so chooses after football.


Are you a fan of the NFL?

I am, the bears in particular.
Are you?

I love the bears, doing big things!

Yeah.

I am fearful we are just resting on our laurels though.

We didn't sign a big free agent.

What do you think?

I think coming back from last year to this year, we will be solid.

Do you follow college football at all?

I do.
Do you?

I do also, I love the Iowa hawkeyes, have you heard about their locker room for opposing teams?

No, what's with it?

They painted it pink.

Pink has a natural calming effect and relaxes you.

I bet that is why they win some big games at home

They always beat my Illini.

But that's not a difficult feat.

I do like how they wave to the children's hospital.

yea, sorry about your Illini, maybe next year?

I like the wave also.

Talking about the NFL though, do you know there is no rule against having female players

I did not know that.

Do you think they would be successful in the NFL?

Personally I don't think so, maybe a kicker would be a good start.

Your thoughts?

I do not think the american public is ready to see them in a physical sport.

I think kicking is a good start.

that is a good point.

It wouldn't be bad though, there is only like 11 minutes of actual gameplay they would need to watch

Yeah.

I don't want to come accross as sexist so if it is something a female player wants and is ready for, Im all for it.

For sure I am with you.

Speaking of sexist, did you hear the rule against saints cheerleaders?

No, what was it?

If they are at a restaurant and the players come, they need to leave.

Interesting for sure.

It was so nice chatting with a fellow bears fan!

Ditto.
Have a great day!

Thanks enjoy your day also!


hi how are you today?
do you like football?

Yes, I go to the games!
Do you?
What do you think of Baker Mayfield?

i have never been to a game.
the tix are quite expensive.
id love to go one day.
what team do you like?

Patriots and the Bucanneers!

Did you know there is no rules that women can play football in the NFL?

i guess if they have the strength and speed.

ive never seen a woman like that though.

I know Maybe a kicker would be okay!
What teams do you watch?

a kicker?

maybe.

can women kick as far a men?

i try to watch the playoffs so whatever teams are in the playoffs are the ones i watch.

Oh I see, okay, Thinking only if she's a very strong girl!

lol At least she wouldn't get hurt.

Did you know there is only one left handed quarterback?

Kellan Moore

that is an odd fact.

i guess the lefties are unusual for a reason?

does the offense have to shift for a lefty?

I guess not, A deaf quarterback created the huddle, so they couldn't read his hand signals.

that is a clever way to keep plays secret.

he was an innovator.

Do you know who RB Bejarvus Green-Ellis is?

No i dont.
is he famous?
rb = running back?

Hes is so talented he has never fumbled the football in his NFL career.

that is a tremendous feat.
he must be the only player like that!
does he have giant hands or something?
LOL he should get a bonus.

lol, right!
Have you played Halo 3?

no i havent but i hear it is a challenging game.

have you?

Very little, QB Baker Mayfield claims he can beat anyone at the University of Oklahoma.

he is probably quite good then.

i have heard that you can make money at games now.

anyway, great chat!

Yes, its been interesting.

Thanks!
Have a great day!

You too!
Good chat!


Are you a fan of either the Redskins or Cowboys?

I am a fan of neither.
Are you a fan?

I do like the cowboys and their running game will make things complicated for the Redskins

I guess that's a part of football that I will never understand.

Why run the ball when you can throw it oh so very far?

Well throwing the ball can result in an interception and if you have great RB then its better to ran the ball, its a safer play

I guess that is true, but what is the running person bobbles the ball?

I've heard that bobbling is a big error in the football.

Yeah they can also fumble the ball, well if you have a RB like Benjarvus Green Ellis then that wont happen

I guess he has big hands then?

Does he wear special gloves?

He must be the best ball runner in the history of NFL?

He must or had a magnet for footballs in his hands, and I think his one of the best, I think his one of the few if not the only one to never fumble the ball

He is a miracle man.

He must teach his secret technique to the others.

He must yeah, share his knowledge with others, do you like the ESPN network?

He could use the ESPN networks to share the knowledge!

That is the greatest of ideas!

He will be a hero to the many running men in the league!

He must be a role model to many RB out there, no doubt, and ESPN won an Emmy because of football

ESPN, is that the Spanish network?

ESPaNol or something?

I don't really speak spanish so I don't know them.

Not sure what it stands for, but its also popular in america, well they created the first down line

I guess the lines are important to the game.

I figure the running man with the big hands carrying the ball can benefit greatly from the Line of the First Down.

Yeah I share your point of view, did you know bowlers used to make more money than pro football players!

I guess it is a way to a football career.

Start as a bowler, make the money, then become the football player.

The ball is heavy in bowling so the hands get big for become the running ball man!

Yeah I guess thats a good idea, maybe bowlers also have tracking chips like in football

The bowlers use the tracking chips to find their way to the ball?

What are the tracking chips for?

No, football is, to track the speed of the ball, rotation and other cool stats as well.


Do you know much about football?

I know a little bit like how former Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis has never fumbled the football in his nfl career.

That is amazing.

Brady has totally changed the game for the Patriots.

It is crazy the charges that have been made against Kraft the owner.

I agree.

How crazy is that?

ESPN won an emmy for the creation of the superimposed yellow first down line on tv.

I always wondered how that happened on tv.

It always got my attention.

Do you know what the highest score ever was for a football game?

Was it 222-0  Georgia Tech?
That was a crazy game.

Correct!

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

Who even watches bowling?
haha

lol The University of Iowa's visitors locker room is painted completely pink.

I heard that before.

I think it would only be for the other team.

It's kind of sexist saying they are girlie.

HAHA

lol yes  There is no written rule that prevents a female from playing in the NFL.

lol  Maybe someday one will try to make it.

Maybe they were trying to attract females.

LOL.

lol  Why not?

The more the better I say.

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

Short time for the big bucks they make off of the fans.

It is amazing.

Since it goes on and on and on when you watch it on tv.

Sells a lot more beers that way.

lol  The average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average lifetime earnings of an NFL player and an average MLB player.

Plus, you don't have the medical bills as an engineer.

True!

Didn't think of that.

Baker Mayfield once considered quitting football to pursue a full time competitive gaming career.

That would have been a crazy thing to do.

He should have become an engineer.
He would have been very wealthy.

lol No doubt.
Do you have a favorite NFL team?

I guess the Buccaneers since they are from here.

I really don't watch much football.

It used to be only so I knew if there would be traffic when I went to work.

My job was only blocks from the stadium.

Nice!
Mine is the Steelers.
Well it's been fun chatting!
Have a nice day!


Hi!

Hi there!

I had to giggle about Junipero Serra High School, who refused to start their back up QB despite failure after failure.

That QB was Tom Brady!

That's too funny.

Are you excited about Super Bowl weekend?

Not sure who to root for.

Was initially thinking the Seahawks might make it this year.

I root for the team who is not the Patriots, but they will probably win anyway.

Although for a while I was pumped that the Colts were making a good drive.

Andrew Luck had a career-high passes.

Ha!

I know what you mean.

(Did you read about that kid who did a science fair project that proved Tom Brady's a cheater?)

But yeah, Andrew Luck has a pretty good year considering his surgery.

I did read about the science fair kid!

HA!

Brilliant!

Luck has a strong defense to help the team as well.

Marlon Mack, also coming back form injury did a lot to help the Colts out as well.

Man they had a good team this year.

It gives me hope for the future!

Sure miss Peyton haha!

I loved watching him.

Although there is really only 11 minutes of live game play on the average game.

Seems longer!

ha!

Yeah, I read that.

It's pretty amazing that it's only 11 minutes.

But just taking a look at the Super Bowl, it does seem like more commercials than anything else.

Wonder what the first Super Bowl was like.

Think that was in 1966.

The commercials are a show of their own!

Yeah, but you know what I find interesting during the game.

Call me a geek but I like that superimposed yellow line representing the 1st down.

Yes!

That's the one ESPN won an emmy for creating!

Heck yeah, they deserve an Emmy for that.

Keeps me interested and focused.

Guess ESPN and the NFL need to find ways to keep viewers.

All about the business/money I guess.

Gotta pay those athletes right?

It would be a riot if athletes didn't get paid.

Although back in the 60s top bowlers made twice as much as even the biggest football stars.

Hard to believe, ha!

Yeah, weird.

I had heard that the average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average lifetime earnings of an nfl player.

Ha!

Guess I can tell that to my daughter.

Not that she'd play in the NFL.

Right!

She could play if she wanted to though.

She just has to meet the league's eligibility requirements!

I'm not sure what those are, but it probably includes being 300 pounds and 6 foot 5.

Ha!
Yeah, that's not in our family genes.
She's more of a cheerleader type.

Nothing wrong with that!
Probably safer.

Someone told me though, New Orleans Saints cheerleader aren't allowed to eat in the same restaurant as any NFL player.

I think you are right.

If an NFL player walks in, the cheerleaders have to leave!


hi, do you watch NFL?

Hi!

Yes, did you watch the recent Superbowl game?

I did, the whole 11 minutes of gameplay

I think that's how long actual game play is!

It was a very dull game in my opinion.

I was ready for some action, like edge of seat tiebreaker but was a bit disappointed.

Yeah as were most people.
did you know women can play too?

I think women can play, at least it's not against the NFL rules, but I have yet to think of any women who can meet the physical requirements for eligibility.

Do you know how many pounds you have to be at least in order to play?

I have no idea maybe that is one of the reasons why they do not play

Yeah, it could be.

The NFL's actually the highest professional level of American football in the world, I don't think I've ever heard of them drafting players from other countries like they do for other sports.

That is true.

did you know about thet rule that applies to new orleans cheerleaders?

No, what's the rule for the New Orleans cheerleaders?

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

what?!

there seems to be some gender disparity treatment with that rule.

I think they should revisit that rule and change it, I wonder why that is, do you know?

I have no idea but the worst part is of the cheerleader is eatingn they have to get up and leave

That's a little overboard, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that there is something wrong with that rule.

Speaking of rocket scientist, Matt Patricia who is a coach in the NFL was actually a rock scientist before he started coaching for the NFL!

that is soo cool.

good for her.

the university of iowa's locker room is pink.

i wonder why though

To remind the players to be tough and play tough!

I don't know, I'm just taking a wild guess since the NFL uses tracking chips to record the players every move on the field.

I have no idea.

do you know who benjarvus  green-ellis is?

No who is that?

That is an odd first name though, I wonder if his nickname is Ben or something because that is definitely not a common first name!

he is a former rb who never fumbled in his nfl career

Never fumbled?

That is an amazing feat!

That almost ties with the accomplishment of Brad Johnson who is the only quarterback in NFL history to throw a touchdown pass to himself!

That is amazing indeed.
Nice chatting with you.


do you like the NFL?

Yes I do.
Did you know that women can play?

Yes there is no written rule that would prevent them from doing so

Yeah as long as they meet the requirements they are good to go

Yes.

Did you know there are only 11 minutes  of gameplay in a game?

Yes and yet we are glued to the tv for hours watching one game

True.

Engineers make more over the lifetime than football players

True.

Did you hear of that rule for Saints cheerleaders?

Yes they are not allowed to eat in the same places as the players

Yeah, and worst, they have to leave mid meal if the players walk in

Yeah I think it is sexist and it really needs to go

I agree.
Do you like Brady?

I do.

In high school he was a back up QB for his team

Yes and he was not started even when they were doing really bad

Yeah their loss Do you like Alex SMith?

Yes he is a great player and super smart, finished college in two years

Yes and started his masters before he was even picked in the draft

Yeah such a well rounded kid.

Do you know who invented the circular huddle?

Yes that was Paul Hubbard who did not want the other team to understand his signing

Yeah smart one.
Nice chatting with you

Same here


hey there, do you watch nfl?

Yes, I'm a fan of the KC Chiefs.
Funny how these people pick odds...

did you know women can play too?

Yep.

It's just a matter of time before there is a woman playing like Brady.

yeah, they have the right to play so it is a matter of making it to the team.

I think there has been a kicker?

Maybe they will like the U. of Iowa's pink locker room.

yeah I guess.

And the game is short only 11 minutes of play time after all

I played in HS and there was a lot of down time.

We had circular huddles like the pros with a lot of wasted time.

yeah so true.

yet it takes forever for the game to finish

Things change, like in the 60s when bowlers made more that top football players.

that is true.

did you hear about that rule for the new oorleans cheerleaders?

I remember something about that...

They can't eat in the same place as the players I think.

yeah and even if they are eating and the player walks in they have to leave

That doesn't seem right.

They are big and some are smart like Alex Smith.

Earned a BS in 2 years.

I know he took so many ap tests.
good for him

I studied engineering.

It's hard to believe that, over time, engineers make more than NFL players.

yeah I guess not all of them make a lot of money.

did you know espn won an emmy once?

Didn't know that.

I do know I probably can't touch the money Brady makes.

He's the 3rd most valuable QB per ESPN's rating.

yeah and yet his wife makes way mor ethan him modelling

Yeah and models don't have to do all the stats like who's going to win at a fashion show.

True.
it was nice chatting with you


hey there, do you watch football?

Hi!

I do watch football...

I used to be a big St. Louis Rams fan, but since they moved to Los Angeles I am no longer a fan.

I still play fantasy football every year, which keeps me engaged with the rest of the league.

I also enjoy college football a lot too.

How about you?

Yes not as much but I do watch the games from time to time.

do you have a favorite player?

My all-time favorite players were some of the Rams old players like Kurt Warner, MArshall Faulk, and Isaac Bruce.

Nowadays, I really enjoy watching Patrick Mahomes play.

He was my quarterback on my fantasy team so I saw many of his games and highlights.

He is incredibly exciting and it's nice to see new young talent injected into the league.

Aaron Rodgers is also very fun to watch, but unfortunately, I think his best may be behind him.

How about you?

Any favorite teams or players?

I do not have any favorites per say since I am not a regular fan but I was reading that women can also play if they can qualify

Absolutely!

There are no rules that prevent women from being in the NFL.

Do you think a woman will ever play in the NFL?

I do not know we just might have to wait and see if any of them try to make the cut

I think the first time we see a woman play in the NFL will be as a kicker.

Kickers don't have to tackle and take hits like the rest of football players do.

However, I could see a very strong woman actually attempt to play a different position.

Yeah me too, why not, there are very tough women out there.

Have you heard about the new orleans cheerleaders and that strange rule?

I feel like I've heard about it, but I can't remember the details... can you give me the rundown?

yeah, they are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant with the players

That's really weird... what is the reasoning behind this?

I will admit, the NFL is an extremely poor run "organization."

Lots of corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior.

Teams, such as the New Orleans Saints are also pretty unethical.

I really have no idea.

And the worst is, if the players walk in and they cheerleaders are eating, they have to leave

That is very degrading to the cheerleaders.

It's not like there are safety concerns or anything...

They're in a public place.

I can understand they not wanting the players and cheerleaders alone together, but it seems like there is a very small chance of something bad happening.

Seems like the players just have a superiority complex.

Yeah for sure.

Do you know how mych game play time there is in a game of football

If I remember correctly, each quarter is 15 minutes long and there are 4 quarters to a game.

Did you watch any of the Super Bowl last week?

Yeah and apparently out of all that, there is only 11 minutes of active game play

Yeah, it's pretty pathetic, haha.

There is a couple seconds of action and then several minutes of standing around.

It can still be very exciting at times though; much more than some other sports.

Baseball is pretty bad with a lack of action and lots of standing around.

Yes, very true.

Did you know nfl players make less money than engineers?

Good, they don't deserve to make as much as engineers.

Engineers actually do something productive for society.

NFL players play a game and then generally don't contribute much to society.

That is true.
Nice chatting with you.


Do you watch the NFL?

I do sometimes.
How about you?

Every week I try to watch.

Did you know that there is only 11 minutes of live gameplay?

I know and that seems crazy knowing how long a game actually is.

Yeah, it seems like they mostly stand around, but that might just be me.

Another crazy thing is the Saints cheerleaders are forbidden from eating  in a restaurant with any nfl player.

If they are already eating and players walk in they have to leave.

That must be an old time rule.

It isn't that out of the ordinary of a policy, the redskins have the same one.

I don't know it just doesn't seem fair, but what is cool is that there is no law prohibiting a woman from playing in the NFL if she meets requirements.

Yeah, there were players in high school.

I wonder how people would react though if one got injured very badly.

And I am left handed and I find it pretty cool that Kellan Moore is the only left handed quarterback in the NFL.

Yeah, that surprised me that there is only one left handed qb in the NFL.

Hey it makes him unique and makes him stand out

Yeah, I wonder if it is due to the offense having to adjust.

Some football stuff I find funny, like the university of Iowa's visiting locker room being pink.

They must hate being in there

Yeah, some it is funny.

I think they do that to intimidate the opposing team.

They probably do.

And did you know that Benjarvus green ellis never fumbled a ball in his NFL career.

That is awesome.

WOW!
No I didn't.
He must have glue for hands!

He must be hated by the opposing team for sure.

I'm sure they've taken note of him.

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

That seems crazy but you don't see a lot of bowling anymore.

Did you know the highest score in a football game was 222-0.

How is that even possible.

No, that is shocking!
Well nice chatting with you?


Hey do you like the Redskins?

Apparently they are looking to increase their defense because that is lacking right now

Hi!

I do like the Redsksins and you're right!

They do have a huge hole on the defensive line and sadly, their run defense ranked 32 in the league back in 2017 which is embarrassing.

Yes that is embarrassing.

How often do you watch the NFL by the way?

Apparently their season runs for about 17 weeks which I didn't know

It does from the beginning of September all the way to late December and then the playoffs begin after that!

I try to watch it all.

How about you?

I watch it sometimes.

I'm very interested though in the Super Bowl mostly, and also do you think that we will ever see a female player in the NFL?

Who knows honestly?

Perhaps one day we will.

After all, the league has come a long way since the first playoff game that was played on an 80 yard long dirt field inside of Chicago Stadium back in 1932!

That's crazy that's how they started!

I think we could see if you know player, I also wish we could see games that have more than only 11 minutes of Live gameplay

Is that how long they last?

The games do seem to fly by, sadly.

But I guess with the tracking chips they stick in the players' shoulder pads to record their every moves, it's really less to record, I suppose!

Yes those chips are interesting, they can actually track things like player speed and location, do you think they put tracking chips on the New Orleans cheerleaders?

Ha!

I honestly don't know!

So do you like football in general?

Like high school football as well?

There's a stadium in Allen, Texas that actually seats 18k and cost $60 million to construct... And it's a high school stadium.

Can you believe that?

I know that seems weird to me, I don't know why a high school football team needs such an expensive Stadium, do you know any Engineers by the way?

On average they will make more their lifetime than an NFL player

That's surprising really!

I guess it's due to engineers having longer careers, maybe.

But I do know the highest paid over all US Department of Defense employees are football coaches of three service branch teams!

Yes those coaches make a lot of money!

What do you think about the team that painted their opposing team's locker room paint?

You think that helped them out in the game

Maybe so?

Ha!

I also wonder if those massive US flags hanging at football stadiums that weighs over 1,100 pounds and costs $50k to make are a help as well!

Yeah those seem huge!

also huge is the difference between what professional bowlers make now and what professional football players make now, and that used to be reversed in the 60's where the bowlers would make twice as much as a football player

That is sad.

I wonder why that was?

I guess today, football is a more popular sport than bowling since 14 of the world's 25 biggest stadiums are all football stadiums in the US!

Yes I think it depends on how good the players are, in terms of how popular it is, for instance I really like the Patriots and they have a running back who has never fumbled the ball before, that's amazing

Really?

That's almost as unbelievable as hearing Kellan Moore is the only quarterback who's left handed in the league!

That is unbelievable!

I wonder if it gives him an advantage or not, I also love Baker Mayfield, he was almost a professional video game player kind of like me haha

Wow!

Ha!

I'm sure he made the right choice, at least in terms of money for now!

Speaking of quarterbacks, did you know Brad Johnson is the only QB in NFL history to throw a touchdown pass to himself?

That is amazing!

It is amazing I need to see a video!

I also want to see a video of the deaf quarterback who invented the Huddle, that's genius


I love football and the Redskins are ranked fourth in the NFL total rushing yards.

Wow!

I had no idea.
WEre they that good?

Yes, it seems like they are having a pretty good start.

The mobility of Alex Smith, the Redskins quarterback, along with the play calls and schemes of Coach Gruden the team looks good.

They have graded poorly in run-blocking.

Will that hurt them?

Well, that is a good point so I don't know.

Adrian Peterson has been a huge playmaker for them.

Alex smith has 48 rushing yards.
Is he a good running back?

Alex Smith is the quarterback for the Redskins.

He is a great player and can throw some bombs but then at other times be sort of a let down.

Is that because of the runn pass option?

Seems like they should do that more?

Yes, he needs to use his legs more but as he gets older he doesn't run as much.

He has more than 10% of the team's total rushing, like a runner.

HA!

It sounds like Smith ran with Kansas City last year too.

Why did he switch teams?

Ya never really know the truth about why people switch teams but comes down to performance I would guess.

Washington has deployed a read-option look with Smith 16 times this season so he is a good fit for this team.

Is he the same Alex Smith that took a ton of AP classes and started college as a Junior?

Yep, that's him!

He is a brilliant guy who was working on his masters degree when he was the first overall draft pick in 2005.

Do you remember what school Baker Mayfield was from?

I do not.
Who is he?

He was the first round draft pick last year.

Oh, he is from Oklahoma State University.

He is the Brown's quarterback.

It says that he wanted to be a gamer.

Is that football thing working out for him?

I remember hearing that about him from different websites and bloggers.

Who would have thought it, ha.

He has brought life to the NFL team the Browns.

They were horrible before him.

Were they good this year then?
How many games did they win?

Oh man, I am not sure actually.

But i do know that an average of 11 mins of live play in every game, is all that we have!

Is Kellen Moore any good?
He is the only left handed QB

Well, we will see?
That will be fun to watch and find out.
See ya.


Hi how are you?

Im great do you like football?

Yes I do!
do you?

I do as well my favorite team is in the AFC, what about yours?

I am a Steeler fan, whats your team?

I like the Patriots, I guess we are tied in Superbowl winds as of a Sunday ago.

Boo!

haha did you know theres no written rules against females in the nfl?

I didnt know about that, I guess its logical not to let them play, men tend to be a lot stronger and it wouldnt be fair

Only thing I can see is if some beast soccer player wants to try out for a kicker position.

Yeah that would be different and would be a great fit for the team for sure, I think football is a great sport 32 teams, 16 in each division and each of them with great players

Did you know there is only an average of 11 minutes of live gameplay per game?

I didnt, that doesnt seem like a lot, I guess ads take over the screem, whats your favorite position?

Probably running back.

I never played football, I was mostly into soccer.

whats your favorite position?

I like the QB position, Im guessing you know who Tom Brady is?

Yea I obviously hate him, but unfortunately I cant doubt he is the best.

Funny that he never started on his high school team.

It is funny I guess the coach never knew what he had on the bench until years later when he saw him play.

He probably felt like an idiot.

Yea I agree its not common to have a hall of famer in your team and never use him, he did lose almost everygame that season

Thats too funny.

Did you know there is only one left handed quarterback in the nfl?

Really?
Only one?
whats his name?

His name is Kellan Moore!

Oh Kellan Moore, he is a great player, imagine being a football player and loosing by 222 points?

well that happened back in 1916 poor Cumberland

They must have fallen asleep or something.

I  agree, something was up in that game, football is a game with a lot of interesting facts and stats, you know ESPN won an emmy because of football

I did not know that.
They deserve it!

I think they did, the yellow line has changed football forever, it sounds like something simple but its has change things for sure

Seriously!

It was nice chatting with you if this ends ever!

Its been nice chatting as well

Have a great day!

You too bye, and good luck to the Steelers this season


Hey, I just found out some interesting things about football

I am interested to hear what you have learned about football.

Did you also learn about football positions such as the quarterback?

I did, they are the leader of the team and they line up behind the offensive line.

That's true!
You can also call them "QB" for short.

Did you know the reason they huddle was because there was a deaf quarterback and he didn't want them to read his hand signals.

That is an interesting story!

I had not considered that deaf players could be so influential on the game.

Did you know that female players are also allowed in the NFL?

No, that is very surprising!

But, I do know the use tracking chips in the shoulder pads to record the players.

That is very high-tech!

Especially given how little actual movement and gameplay occurs in a game of American football.

I heard an average game only has 11 minutes of actual action occurring.

Wow, 11 minutes of action that's not much.

I did learn the locker room for the visiting football teams at University of Iowa in PINK.

What a curious decor decision.

If you think that's odd, did you know the New Orleans Saints cheerleaders aren't allowed to eat in the same place as the players, and have to leave if a player comes in?

You are kidding me?

I would be so pissed, I wonder if they would have to stop eating and just go.

There is only one left handed quarterback in the nfl do you know how it is?

Yeah, it's Kellan Moore, right?

You got it.

What is the name of the guy that wanted to quit football to play video games?

I don't think I know that one.

Was it Alex Smith?

He seems like a nerdy sort based on all his education.

No, I remember now it he was from Oklahoma Baker Mayfield.

He that he was the halo 3 king.

Thanks for letting me know.

I've always thought it's interesting that there are several sports called "football."

I know right?
Soccer, rugby and Gaelic.

And most of them are all called just "football" in some parts of the world.

I would be very confused in Australia if someone asked me to join a game.

Funny!

So, do you think it is true that the lifetime money earned by and engineer is higher the and nlf player?

That surprises me given how much players make today.

But did you know back in the 1960s football players only made as much as pro bowlers?

No, I didn't that is so hard to imagine!

It would be interesting to compare what top players in different types of football earn


Hi are you a football fan?

Yes I do.

Did you know that women can play in the NFL too?

I see that.

The University of Iowa painted their visitors locker room pink.

Wonder why?

Yes me too probably it is supposed to have some effect on the other team

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

Yes I guess football was not that popular of a sport as bowling was back then

You're right.

Do you know what the highest score ever was for a football game?

Yes that was 222-0, quite the game and do you know who was playing?

Whoa!
Who was playing in that game?

It was Georgia Tech that beat Cumberland in 1916

What a blowout!

ESPN won an emmy for creating the superimposed yellow first down line that we now see on tv.

Yes to be honest it has made game watching much easier now

I agree!

Former Patriots RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis never fumbled the football in his NFL career.

Impressive.

that sure is.

Alex SMith also finished college in two years, and is a great player

That's impressive!

Baker Mayfield once considered quitting football to pursue a full time competitive gaming career.

Crazy if you ask me.

lol

I know right?

He still claims that he is great at Halo 3 and can beat anyone at U of Oklahoma

Nice!

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

Kind of short for a game they stretch out to 3 hours.

lol

yes it certainly feels like forever.

Do you know who invented the circular huddle?

Was it a deaf QB named Paul Hubbard?
It's been good chatting

Same here, have a good one

Have a great day!


Hello, the U of IA visiting football team's locker room is pink.

Talk about getting in their heads from the start.

That seems like a lot of work for such a prank.

Do you enjoy football?

I prefer high school football.

I think it's silly that pro NFL players have tracking chips in their shoulder pads.

I heard they were in the footballs too.

I wonder why they don't use those for calls instead of just relying on reviews when they have that data?

One would think.

How would you feel about a female player, as there isn't a rule against it?

I'm for it.

Many positions would probably be difficult because of the size of the players but I see no reason you could not have a female kicker.

Many high schools have female kickers, many of them are soccer players.

I think the Saints rule of making the cheerleaders leave, if a player comes into the restaurant is archaic.

I heard about that.

Even if they were there first and already eating they have to get up and leave if a player enters.

I find it sexist and disgusting frankly.

They really have a long way to come, before I would ever consider supporting them.

It's interesting that in the 60's pro bowlers made more than football players.

Really?!
That's surprising.
We are a long way from that.
I don't even see bowling on TV anymore.

I don't think there are any bowling alleys in my area.

I know I haven't seen one for a very long time.

It must have been a slow/bad year, if ESPN won an Emmy for that superimposed yellow line.

That was a great invention.

Can you imagine watching a game on TV without that line?

Actually, I can.

LOL, I don't watch games on t.v.

I think it's amazing that the hand signals were created by a deaf quarterback.

That was brilliant.

I would think that being a deaf QB would be very difficult.

You couldn't hear play calls or changes in your helmet and you would think you would be more likely to take sacks.

His other senses would more than compensate for it though.

I think it would be interesting.

Also, how weird is it, that there is only one lefty quarterback?

Really?

You would think there would be more but when I think about it I don't recall seeing a QB throw with their left hand.

As a lefty myself, that surprised me.

Is it true that nfl games only have 11 minutes of gameplay?

That seems like a shockingly low amount.

I know there is a lot of time spent on commercials, penalties, reviews, and setting up plays but that's very little time.

It sure is.

Baker Mayfield actually wanted to be a pro gamer, and almost stopped playing football.

That's crazy.

Luckily if he's still good after he can start a second career.

Did you know that an engineer has larger lifetime earnings than an NFL or MLB player?

He is good at Halo 3, lol.

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


Hello!
So do like football?

I do, I'm a big Bills fan.

I don't follow the NFL much but yeah, I like the Bills.

Was reading that Josh Allen

Their quarterback situation has always made me mad, but they've done good with Josh Allen in his rooking season.

That's what I hear, it was looking like the Bill's was considered the worst team of the season.

Not sure how that all worked out though, if it changed.

They weren't the worst with their 6-10 record.

They ended up 3rd in their conference behind the Patriots and Dolphins.

If they can make some moves this offseason to get some linemen to protect him and a receiver or two they'll be doing really good.

Oh, that's great!

Hopefully they can get everything set right.

Well I have heard Allen is very talented but by drafting Allen was a risk.

Sounds like they didn't do too bad at all.

Yeah it was a risk, they had already picked up a quarterback in the last draft and alot of fans were perturbed about it.

I really wanted them to stick with Tyrod Taylor, who got them into the playoffs the year before, but they traded him to the Cleveland Browns.

Oh, that sucks.

my guess is they will get their act together and get back to normal.

So do you play football?

I did in high school, but now only on Playstation.

Oh, that's cool.

Never been a football player type.

I love Basketball though.

But I am female so not very smart to play football lol, although I heard the NFL has no problem with women playing as long as they meet requirements.

I wonder why no women have tried to play in the NFL.

With the way some teams treat their cheerleaders I can see why they wouldn't want to.

Exactly, I definitely wouldn't want to be a cheerleader for the Saints....can't even eat in the same restaurant as the team.

That is so unfair.

Even if they're already dining in the restaurant and a NFL player comes in they are required to leave.

I wonder why?

I think it is ridiculous lol, and I can't think of a reason for that.

They probably want to talk shop and don't want anyone to hear them, not sure.

I'm going to have to research this.

I'm intrigued.

I mean the players on play on average for 11 minutes, I'm sure the cheerleaders are more active than that.

They should be held at higher regard.

I agree!

I was thinking of researching this rule too.

That's not right and makes me wonder if that is the only team that does it....or all of them.

Apparently it's league wide with ridiculous rules.

That's horrible.

Did you know that average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average lifetime earnings of an NFL player?

Seriously?

Wow, never thought that could even be possible for anyone to make more money than an NFL player!

I did hear that in the 60's bowlers made twice the money as top football players, that's nuts

I'm guessing the average NFL player isn't in the league that long and most engineers don't retire until they're in their 60s.

True!

The engineers work a lot of years so I can see that.

But I thought football stars made millions?

They do, the average pay is like $1.7M and the average length of career is around 3 years.

I think Engineers on average are around $100,000-150,000 so I guess they can catch up once the NFL player is out of the league.

Wow, that's a lot of money.

I bet being a QB makes more money I would think.

Well enjoy your Football on your playstation!

It has been a great chat!

I've enjoyed it too, I hope you have a great evening!


Hi there.
Are you a fan of the NFL?

Yea, it's crazy how the redskins games had no lead changes

I'm not really a Redskins fan.
I'm more into the Cowboys, myself.

I'm a Giants fan but follow the division rivals anyway.

We suck though, the giants haven't won a game in 2017 that they trailed in

Did you know the NFL technically has no rule against a woman player?

I'm surprised there hasn't been one yet.

I never knew that, I did know Kellan Moore is the only left handed qb in the nfl though

Or that Tom Brady's highschool JV team failed to ever score a touchdown, but never tried starting him since he was the backup.

That's pretty appalling.

Did you know Tom Brady's old defensive coordinator Matt Patricia was an actual rocket scientist?

I did know that.

He went to a pretty weird college, too, right?

Yea, some college called RPI who are obsessed with pi

It's funny he chose to start coaching, though coaching it pretty lucrative.

It's more lucrative to become an engineer, though.

Maybe as a player but coaches make a lot, the highest paid DoD employees are the football coaches

I'm sure engineers still do better, I would imagine their careers last longer than a coach.

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

No, I had no idea but Football has grown in popularity since then, the 14 largest stadiums in the world are for college football

Ugh, college football.

Everyone is obsessed with it.

Did you know the University of Iowa painted their visitor team locker room pink?

Lol yea.

High School football gets too much attention too, in Allen Texas they spent 60 million to build a high school stadium

That's a little aggressive!

Who needs that nice of a stadium in high school?

It can't possibly raise that much in return, can it?

People in Texas are pretty crazy about High School football.

So is Snoop Dogg, he wrote a fight song for his son's team

Yeah, people in Texas are super crazy for football.

Friday Nights Lights is based on a real culture!

Football and Flags, the US flags at games weigh 1,100 lbs!

And I think I remember them costing something like $50k!

Anyway, it's been a good chat!

Enjoy your day!