As I mentioned in my other article, the first step for a better NHL is to teach the refs the rules of the game. This is embarassing and outrageous how the refs "missed" this call. It occured near where the puck was and I refuse to believe that neither ref saw what happened. A headshot to Drury when he wasn't looking and hadn't touched the puck in the past 10 seconds. The Flames also scored in the next five minutes when the Rangers should have been on the man-advantage.
I don't know what's more sickening -- the fact that no penalty was called or that nobody on the Rangers decided to step and take care of Glencross.As I mentioned in my other article, the first step for a better NHL is to teach the refs the rules of the game. This is embarassing and outrageous how the refs "missed" this call. It occured near where the puck was and I refuse to believe...(more)
I won't argue the fact that the Giants D and running game was very important and were the main reasons for their SB win. But again, the QB runs your offense -- calling audibles, making sure everyone has their assignment right, and making the passes to make sure you HAVE a running game. Again, he made big plays and you need your QB to make big plays to win big games, there's really no exception.
And it's true, Rivers acts sort of like a linebacker. There's nothing wrong with getting excited, but the QB is the face of the team, and by acting cocky like he does, he gives his team a bad image. He is the only QB in the league who acts like thatI won't argue the fact that the Giants D and running game was very important and were the main reasons for their SB win. But again, the QB runs your offense -- calling audibles, making sure everyone has their assignment right, and making the passes to...(more)
1) that really grinds my gears, there's always crap in my sink and it's kind of gross and an inconvenience, and some of the time there's only one of whatever's in there and I can't use it because it's dirty. It's just as bad as my roomates not taking the garbage out when it's overflowing, assuming that I will do it for them
3) I b*tch them out if that happens1) that really grinds my gears, there's always crap in my sink and it's kind of gross and an inconvenience, and some of the time there's only one of whatever's in there and I can't use it because it's dirty. It's just as bad as my roomates not taking...(more)
Hahahaha...I love the guy, but I HATE him when he plays the Rangers, he always runs all over us! I love seeing the battle between him and Marc Staal for the better part of half the game, though
Uh, no. The quarterback leads your offense. He played a great game. The entire Giants team played a great game. He led the offense. He made great plays. His Super Bowl MVP trophy says that he was inarguably one of the most important factors that won his team the game. That plus the other three playoff games, on the road, he and his team won.
And yeah complaining about playing for the Chargers and demanding to get traded is kind of b*tchy, but I was talking douchey, as in yells at the fans, his teammates, and taunts the other team, all with a cocky attitude. That's douchebag behavior.Uh, no. The quarterback leads your offense. He played a great game. The entire Giants team played a great game. He led the offense. He made great plays. His Super Bowl MVP trophy says that he was inarguably one of the most important factors that won...(more)
The bigger market teams have bigger payrolls. The bigger market teams draw more TV ratings.
Therefore, bigger payrolls draw more TV ratings.
A salary cap would be a good thing for fans of teams with a lower payroll, but a bad thing for the MLB's finance and the casual fan who doesn't care and won't tune in if the Marlins and Kansas City face-off in the World Series as compared to the Yankees and Dodgers.The bigger market teams have bigger payrolls. The bigger market teams draw more TV ratings.
Therefore, bigger payrolls draw more TV ratings.
A salary cap would be a good thing for fans of teams with a lower payroll, but a bad thing for the...(more)
Not only is he the best player in the game right now, but he also has the most interesting personality while being respectful to the league/fans/players at the same time. On and off the ice this guy is the man.
ESPN's coverage of hockey is despicable and embarassing. The only show that EVER gives it any attention is Sportscenter. And the attention they give is minimal. They will show a goal or two from a few games during every hour, usually for a total of about one minute / hour, even if every team in the NHL played the previous night. Very rarely Barry Melrose and Steve what's-his-face actually have a dedicated time slot to discuss and analyze, but even this only lasts one or two minutes.ESPN's coverage of hockey is despicable and embarassing. The only show that EVER gives it any attention is Sportscenter. And the attention they give is minimal. They will show a goal or two from a few games during every hour, usually for a total of...(more)
Well, that's why I would hope it would become at least the #4 sport, in the top-four where it belongs with the NBA, NFL and MLB.
To answer your question, they should have NBA playoffs on ESPN and the NHL playoffs on ESPN2. Also, aren't NBA games usually on TNT or ABC anyway? As mentioned before, having NHL games on another major network would help, or even a channel like SPIKE. I think the two leagues could work out something between the six or seven major networks, and also the timing for the playoffs aren't right in alignment, I think NHL playoffs start earlier (although they may be more equal because of the Olympics).
As long as ESPN covered the playoffs, not nessesarily meaning airing games, they are doing something. Even if it's gradual and takes five years before it's recognized, I'll take it.Well, that's why I would hope it would become at least the #4 sport, in the top-four where it belongs with the NBA, NFL and MLB.
To answer your question, they should have NBA playoffs on ESPN and the NHL playoffs on ESPN2. Also, aren't NBA games...(more)
Hmm I didn't know my opinion could be wrong. Thanks for creating a thread that doesn't allow me respectfully post my thoughts on the subject just because it contradicts your views. I also appreciate the time you took to at least consider what I wrote as a possible thought on the matter, as I respectfully did for you, despite my disagreement. And to be fair, this thread doesn't really have a subject to post thoughts on anyway, so meh.
I enjoyed the personal attack as well, despite me being as respectful as possible. Those are always nice.Hmm I didn't know my opinion could be wrong. Thanks for creating a thread that doesn't allow me respectfully post my thoughts on the subject just because it contradicts your views. I also appreciate the time you took to at least consider what...(more)
To be honest I was very young and had no idea what was going on when hockey was acknowledged on ESPN. I still feel that ESPN has such a grasp on the common sports fans that they would be compelled to at least consider hockey and the NHL.
However I feel as if we agree on some of the same points -- that the NHL needs more exposure, and the whole catch-22 thing you mentioned. The main point of my original post was that not nearly enough games are on the air on major networks for everyone to see...ABC, NBC, FOX, etc. And as you said they won't put games on the air until ratings improve but ratings won't improve until games are on major networks. So in a way that's why I believe ESPN is the kicker for this, because people will watch whatever they put up there and if they gradually talk more and more about hockey people will become more and more interested.To be honest I was very young and had no idea what was going on when hockey was acknowledged on ESPN. I still feel that ESPN has such a grasp on the common sports fans that they would be compelled to at least consider hockey and the NHL.
However I...(more)
"I did not ask a question that was something to agree or disagree with, just a question asking for information"
Exactly. This thread singles out 98% of the Q population by limiting people who can answer to moderators or someone who knew what happened. Which is why I said this thread was not nessesary and went on to explain why you should have PMed someone of power rather than create a question that is open to everyone, full knowing that only a select few could actually answer.
Like I said before, I'm not being negative, I'm trying to make this site better and cleaner, and one way to clean the site up is to rid of polls that single out specific members and/or do not pose a question that leaves for any sort of discussion. Again, not an attack on you but this poll does not leave anything open for any kind of discussion other than if the deletion of the profile was warranted or if the rules are valid, etc, which should not be done publicly"I did not ask a question that was something to agree or disagree with, just a question asking for information"
Exactly. This thread singles out 98% of the Q population by limiting people who can answer to moderators or someone who...(more)
I didn't bother to read your rant past the first sentence because, contrary to what you believe, you have no idea what my intetions were, and never at any point in my life have I had any animosity towards you, nor have I ever intended to be "nasty" towards you. I still don't. My one point in this thread was to tell you that this entire thing should not be created because it stirs more to the pot that shouldn't be there, which is what I feel is correct. If you're going to create a thread, prepare to deal with people that both agree and disagree with you.I didn't bother to read your rant past the first sentence because, contrary to what you believe, you have no idea what my intetions were, and never at any point in my life have I had any animosity towards you, nor have I ever intended to be...(more)
A) I wasn't being nasty, I was simply saying that this was not nessesary, as I'm sure many would agree with. If you really want to get something done, ask someone DIRECTLY who knows and can efficiently answer your question, rather than making a scene, if you will.
B) I hate EVERY poll that singles out a single member, whether it's wondering where the went, congratulating them, trying to make a funny comment about them, or any poll that comments about ONE member. Don't think I singled you out
EDIT: hmm, intended for Bigbasin, wasn't replying to myself, I'm not actually crazyA) I wasn't being nasty, I was simply saying that this was not nessesary, as I'm sure many would agree with. If you really want to get something done, ask someone DIRECTLY who knows and can efficiently answer your question, rather than making a scene,...(more)
"For starters... if you can't influence a call, then why even try? Don't give the appearance that you're trying to influence the refs."
To be fair, he never said that he couldn't influence a call, rather that he is "unsure if he's ever influenced a call."
Still, we all know he knows that he has a moderate amount of power over the officiating and that he does get the benefit of the calls, just like most of the QBs who aren't built like linebackers in the league."For starters... if you can't influence a call, then why even try? Don't give the appearance that you're trying to influence the refs."
To be fair, he never said that he couldn't influence a call, rather that he is "unsure if he's...(more)