So Who's NOT Watching Football Tonight?

Ksyrup · 08-09-2004, 08:47 AM

I know, I know, it's just the first preseason game and no one worth watching will play more than a few snaps, if any at all. And, contrary to the front page on ESPN.com, I don't think either team is out to prove in this game that they won the Portis/Bailey trade.

Still, it's football, right?

JAG · 08-09-2004, 08:53 AM

We did this last year too. I can't get up for a preseason game anywhere near where I do for Game 1 of the regular season.

But like you said, it's football. I'll be watching.

cthomer5000 · 08-09-2004, 08:58 AM

Some casual watching. I get pumped for the first real game tough.

GrantDawg · 08-09-2004, 09:10 AM

I'll watch and play CM 03/04.

Radii · 08-09-2004, 09:23 AM

I doubt i'll watch. I dunno. Eh. It's the preseason.

Samdari · 08-09-2004, 09:32 AM

It's preseason, which I often find boring. But, it is NFL football, and it will give me a taste. Plus, it is the first time I will be seeing an NFL game in HD. I am more than curious.

FBPro · 08-09-2004, 09:40 AM

I'll have Madden and be watching.

Vegas Vic · 08-09-2004, 10:12 AM

Finally, it's here.

I've been waiting all summer for this colossal Gibran Hamden/Bradlee Van Pelt quarterback duel.

Sun Tzu · 08-09-2004, 10:22 AM

The awesome thing is, the game ends at the exact same time that Wrestling comes on.

It's all about the game, and how you play it...

gstelmack · 08-09-2004, 10:48 AM

I intend to make sure my HDTV setup is really getting the game in HDTV. I figure I've got 5 weeks to work out the kinks on my end and send bug reports to the local stations before the real thing begins ;-)

Draft Dodger · 08-09-2004, 10:51 AM

i'll be working. but thanks for asking

Hammer755 · 08-09-2004, 10:55 AM

I love to watch football, but can't stand to watch pre-season. I'll wait til they count before tuning in.

MrBug708 · 08-09-2004, 10:55 AM

I'm not. It's just the NFL.

AgustusM · 08-09-2004, 10:56 AM

I hate pre-season football - boring!

JAG · 08-09-2004, 11:06 AM

That's interesting. If I recall correctly, many more people last year were looking forward to the first taste of football, preseason and all, than they are this year. Or maybe it's just different people posting this year.

Ksyrup · 08-09-2004, 11:18 AM

If I like the game/league, I'll put pretty much anything on, even if it's just in the background. I won't really "watch" this entire game, but it'll definitely be on.

Tigercat · 08-09-2004, 11:18 AM

I like preseason football. Not as much as the real thing obviously, but as someone who also enjoys college football its interesting to watch the young guys who may be tomorrow's stars and players that I remember from college that have never been able to crack starting lineups.

Tonight I will be watching Matt Mauck, who teams passed on until Denver picked him up in the 7th(probably because he was somewhat of an older prospect). Denver observers are already saying he looks like a solid #2 for the Broncos, and he should win that backup job, so I will be anxious to see how he does tonight.

spleen1015 · 08-09-2004, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samdari

It's preseason, which I often find boring. But, it is NFL football, and it will give me a taste. Plus, it is the first time I will be seeing an NFL game in HD. I am more than curious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstelmack

I intend to make sure my HDTV setup is really getting the game in HDTV. I figure I've got 5 weeks to work out the kinks on my end and send bug reports to the local stations before the real thing begins ;-)

I've been trying to find confirmation this morning that the game will be in HD. How do you guys know it will be? I've looked over the ABC website and they don't mention. I'm just wondering.

SunDancer · 08-09-2004, 12:33 PM

I'll be watching. Its football. Sure, it doesnt count. But I like to see who impresses, the rookie picks (guys who might not get alot of action in the regular season) and that. Also, any truth to rumors of the NFL expanding to 18 games and cutting back pre-season to 2 games?

Vince · 08-09-2004, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

i'll be working. but thanks for asking

Ditto.

Franklinnoble · 08-09-2004, 12:46 PM

What time is the game on? What channel?

Samdari · 08-09-2004, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

I've been trying to find confirmation this morning that the game will be in HD. How do you guys know it will be? I've looked over the ABC website and they don't mention. I'm just wondering.

I got my info from this thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hreadid=431863

The HD programming forum on avsforum, as well as titantv, is where I get most of my information on whether something will be in HD or not. The avsforum folks are obsessive, so they usually get it right.

sterlingice · 08-09-2004, 01:03 PM

Pass. It's useless preseason football.

SI

spleen1015 · 08-09-2004, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samdari

I got my info from this thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hreadid=431863

The HD programming forum on avsforum, as well as titantv, is where I get most of my information on whether something will be in HD or not. The avsforum folks are obsessive, so they usually get it right.

Thanks!

Deattribution · 08-09-2004, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

What time is the game on? What channel?

ABC - 8 Eastern.... Broncos vs Redskins.

edit - And i'll be watching, just to see how Gibbs does in literally his first game back, even though only pre season.

scooper · 08-09-2004, 01:19 PM

Hell yes I'll be watching. I've been thirsting for months as I crawled through the deserts that are basketball and baseball seasons. I need a taste. Just one litte taste. God Bless us one and all, football's back.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-09-2004, 01:37 PM

I'll watch part of it, but Madden will likely draw me in and prevent me from watching the whole game.

Sharpieman · 08-09-2004, 01:39 PM

I'll watch the first quarter, or whenever the starters go out. I don't care about the third or 2nd stringers.

TroyF · 08-09-2004, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharpieman

I'll watch the first quarter, or whenever the starters go out. I don't care about the third or 2nd stringers.

Broncos will play their starters approx. 10-12 plays tonight.

And yes. . . I'm really looking forward to some football.

gi · 08-09-2004, 01:58 PM

It will be on in the background. Casually watch it while I play CoH.

sooner333 · 08-09-2004, 02:06 PM

I'll hopefully be at OU practice today, the first one of the year so I can see Adrian Peterson, the new freshman that everybody can't wait to see in an OU uniform.

TazFTW · 08-09-2004, 06:07 PM

I'll watch part of it as it will be the first football game I'll get to see in HD. However, I'm in Hawaii and it'll be tape delayed and is there anything less exciting than tape delayed preseason football?

sabotai · 08-09-2004, 06:09 PM

I'll be watching. I've been going through some serious NFL withdraw this off season. I don't care if 3 quarters is the 3rd teams vs. each other. I DON'T CARE! I NEED FOOTBALL!!

totoro · 08-09-2004, 06:26 PM

Definitelly watching.... getting ready for regular season. Well, just don't know will stop in the middle or not?!

Eaglesfan27 · 08-09-2004, 07:01 PM

Nice opening scene for the game. I'm holding off playing Madden cause I don't want to miss the first few series. I want to see what Portis does against the Broncos.

The Un-Ghosted Chubby · 08-09-2004, 07:08 PM

I'll be watching the 1st 10 minutes before I get madden and head to a friends house to practice for our Madden 2005 Kickoff Tourny on thursday.

I'll be looking for Joe Teeters on the field tho

Eaglesfan27 · 08-09-2004, 07:13 PM

I know it's only preseason, but nice MVP start for Jake with that sorry looking throw for a pick.

TroyF · 08-09-2004, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I know it's only preseason, but nice MVP start for Jake with that sorry looking throw for a pick.

Made some better throws the second drive. Watts has been the talk of training camp. Looks like a rookie, great catch, horrible drop.

Sykes and Pryce already down with injuries. That's not good at all.

Buccaneer · 08-09-2004, 07:40 PM

Preseason, right? Pass.

TroyF · 08-09-2004, 07:51 PM

Well, it took a whopping 14 minutes, but Madden finally showed his idiocy.

Quote after a Broncos 5 yard hitch route is complete:

"See, that's the thing about these new rules. You can't touch the guy within five yards, you have to stand back and you just can't do anything to prevent it."

Ummm, John, you can cold cock a guy within five yards. It's after five yards where you can't touch him. The Redskins had the right play call on, the WR just held onto the ball after a nasty hit. It's that simple.

sabotai · 08-09-2004, 07:56 PM

Yeah, what he said there was pretty stupid.

gstelmack · 08-09-2004, 08:43 PM

Mmmmmmmm, football in high definition...

clintl · 08-09-2004, 08:49 PM

I never watch preseason football.

Ksyrup · 08-09-2004, 09:05 PM

John Jansen out for the year? Ouch.

sabotai · 08-09-2004, 09:09 PM

Ruptured Achilles, he's gone.

GrantDawg · 08-09-2004, 10:29 PM

Taylor had a decent game.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 08-09-2004, 10:50 PM

Tonight's game is bar none the Greatest Game ever played.

JeeberD · 08-10-2004, 01:16 PM

Dammit, I meant to watch it but forgot all about it and went to the grocery store instead...

JonInMiddleGA · 08-10-2004, 01:25 PM

I believe I would have found an NBA Summer League game more interesting.

08-09-2004, 09:32 AM	#6
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	It's preseason, which I often find boring. But, it is NFL football, and it will give me a taste. Plus, it is the first time I will be seeing an NFL game in HD. I am more than curious. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

08-09-2004, 09:40 AM	#7
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	I'll have Madden and be watching. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

08-09-2004, 10:22 AM	#9
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	The awesome thing is, the game ends at the exact same time that Wrestling comes on. It's all about the game, and how you play it... __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

08-09-2004, 10:48 AM	#10
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I intend to make sure my HDTV setup is really getting the game in HDTV. I figure I've got 5 weeks to work out the kinks on my end and send bug reports to the local stations before the real thing begins ;-) __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

08-09-2004, 10:51 AM	#11
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	i'll be working. but thanks for asking __________________ Mile High Hockey

08-09-2004, 08:53 AM	#2
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	We did this last year too. I can't get up for a preseason game anywhere near where I do for Game 1 of the regular season. But like you said, it's football. I'll be watching.

08-09-2004, 09:10 AM	#4
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	I'll watch and play CM 03/04.

08-09-2004, 09:23 AM	#5
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I doubt i'll watch. I dunno. Eh. It's the preseason.

08-09-2004, 10:12 AM	#8
Vegas Vic Checkraising Tourists Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL	Finally, it's here. I've been waiting all summer for this colossal Gibran Hamden/Bradlee Van Pelt quarterback duel.

08-09-2004, 10:55 AM	#12
Hammer755 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX	I love to watch football, but can't stand to watch pre-season. I'll wait til they count before tuning in. __________________ I failed Signature 101 class.

08-09-2004, 10:55 AM	#13
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I'm not. It's just the NFL.

08-09-2004, 10:56 AM	#14
AgustusM College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2003	I hate pre-season football - boring!

08-09-2004, 11:06 AM	#15
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	That's interesting. If I recall correctly, many more people last year were looking forward to the first taste of football, preseason and all, than they are this year. Or maybe it's just different people posting this year.

08-09-2004, 11:18 AM	#16
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	If I like the game/league, I'll put pretty much anything on, even if it's just in the background. I won't really "watch" this entire game, but it'll definitely be on. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-09-2004, 11:18 AM	#17
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	I like preseason football. Not as much as the real thing obviously, but as someone who also enjoys college football its interesting to watch the young guys who may be tomorrow's stars and players that I remember from college that have never been able to crack starting lineups. Tonight I will be watching Matt Mauck, who teams passed on until Denver picked him up in the 7th(probably because he was somewhat of an older prospect). Denver observers are already saying he looks like a solid #2 for the Broncos, and he should win that backup job, so I will be anxious to see how he does tonight.

08-09-2004, 12:33 PM	#19
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	I'll be watching. Its football. Sure, it doesnt count. But I like to see who impresses, the rookie picks (guys who might not get alot of action in the regular season) and that. Also, any truth to rumors of the NFL expanding to 18 games and cutting back pre-season to 2 games?

08-09-2004, 12:46 PM	#21
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	What time is the game on? What channel?

08-09-2004, 01:03 PM	#23
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Pass. It's useless preseason football. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-09-2004, 01:19 PM	#26
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	Hell yes I'll be watching. I've been thirsting for months as I crawled through the deserts that are basketball and baseball seasons. I need a taste. Just one litte taste. God Bless us one and all, football's back.

08-09-2004, 01:37 PM	#27
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'll watch part of it, but Madden will likely draw me in and prevent me from watching the whole game. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-09-2004, 01:39 PM	#28
Sharpieman Greatly Missed. (7/11/84-06/12/05) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palo Alto, CA	I'll watch the first quarter, or whenever the starters go out. I don't care about the third or 2nd stringers. __________________ Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

08-09-2004, 01:58 PM	#30
gi College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkley, MI	It will be on in the background. Casually watch it while I play CoH.

08-09-2004, 02:06 PM	#31
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	I'll hopefully be at OU practice today, the first one of the year so I can see Adrian Peterson, the new freshman that everybody can't wait to see in an OU uniform.

08-09-2004, 06:07 PM	#32
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	I'll watch part of it as it will be the first football game I'll get to see in HD. However, I'm in Hawaii and it'll be tape delayed and is there anything less exciting than tape delayed preseason football?

08-09-2004, 06:09 PM	#33
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I'll be watching. I've been going through some serious NFL withdraw this off season. I don't care if 3 quarters is the 3rd teams vs. each other. I DON'T CARE! I NEED FOOTBALL!!

08-09-2004, 06:26 PM	#34
totoro n00b Join Date: Aug 2004	Definitelly watching.... getting ready for regular season. Well, just don't know will stop in the middle or not?!

08-09-2004, 07:01 PM	#35
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Nice opening scene for the game. I'm holding off playing Madden cause I don't want to miss the first few series. I want to see what Portis does against the Broncos. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-09-2004, 07:08 PM	#36
The Un-Ghosted Chubby Banned Join Date: Aug 2004	I'll be watching the 1st 10 minutes before I get madden and head to a friends house to practice for our Madden 2005 Kickoff Tourny on thursday. I'll be looking for Joe Teeters on the field tho Last edited by The Un-Ghosted Chubby : 08-09-2004 at 07:09 PM.

08-09-2004, 07:13 PM	#37
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I know it's only preseason, but nice MVP start for Jake with that sorry looking throw for a pick. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-09-2004, 07:40 PM	#39
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Preseason, right? Pass.

08-09-2004, 07:51 PM	#40
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Well, it took a whopping 14 minutes, but Madden finally showed his idiocy. Quote after a Broncos 5 yard hitch route is complete: "See, that's the thing about these new rules. You can't touch the guy within five yards, you have to stand back and you just can't do anything to prevent it." Ummm, John, you can cold cock a guy within five yards. It's after five yards where you can't touch him. The Redskins had the right play call on, the WR just held onto the ball after a nasty hit. It's that simple.

08-09-2004, 07:56 PM	#41
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Yeah, what he said there was pretty stupid.

08-09-2004, 08:43 PM	#42
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Mmmmmmmm, football in high definition... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

08-09-2004, 08:49 PM	#43
clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	I never watch preseason football.

08-09-2004, 09:05 PM	#44
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	John Jansen out for the year? Ouch. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."