NFL: 2012 Season
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If a woman can do the job well, then why prevent her from being a ref? There are plenty of male refs out there that probably should not be refs. If a female can do the job as well or better, then she should replace those refs not up to snuff.
Maybe you should write a congressman and tell him women should be allowed to fight on the front lines in war?
Theres some things that women just shouldn't do. Being on the same field as 6'5" 270lb football players is one of them.
I have no problem with women NBA refs, or MLB, or soccer. But in a contact sport like the NFL? No way. Of course women can officiate as well as men, but Im worried about their ability to take an accidental hit.
Do you want to see a woman getting knocked down like this? I certainly dont. I think it's highly irresponsible by Goodell to allow this. Think of the possible headlines for the NFL "Female ref leaves game with bloody and broken nose and concussion."
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- JMarine25
The thing of having a female ref doing an NFL game made me think of what YouTube people would say. I'm sure I'd see all kinds of sexist insults only YouTubers can provide (kitchen jokes, sandwich jokes, etc.). I did not see that game except for a failed 2-point conversion in the 4th Quarter. I think one other person hoped she wouldn't be the NFL version of Violet Palmer (NBA ref). It's great seeing this woman get a chance to officiate an NFL game. My only doubts/fears are that she'd be lashed out on with all sorts of insults.
I'm sorry... when I think of things like this, I usually think of what mainstream folk would do or say, especially YouTube people. I know not everyone would think the same way, but it's just a skepticism I have and that I immediately turn to.
Other than this... I'm ready to want to check out my Texans. I just hope they have a season that will help me forget about even hearing about my 2012 Houston Astros.
I'm sorry... when I think of things like this, I usually think of what mainstream folk would do or say, especially YouTube people. I know not everyone would think the same way, but it's just a skepticism I have and that I immediately turn to.
Other than this... I'm ready to want to check out my Texans. I just hope they have a season that will help me forget about even hearing about my 2012 Houston Astros.
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Not sure what the connection is between war and football, but if women prove capable, then why not?
While not having been in the military, I would be willing to guess that if a man proves incapable of fighting on the front lines, then he gets pulled off the front lines and reassigned somewhere else, just a guess though.
Why are there things that women should not do? Is it because you have some notion that women are not capable of doing many things men can? Yes, physically, women cannot be as strong or fast, but that matters how in being a ref? Have you seen many of the guys that ref in the NFL? Not exactly the pick of the litter physical specimens.
Why would I want to see any ref man or woman knocked down like that? However, occasionally getting hit, knocked down, or worse is an occupational hazard. If a woman understands that and is still willing to work, provided she is capable of performing the job, then there is absolutely no reason that the NFL should not allow her to work.
Aside, the guy in the third video should not even be a ref, at least not until he gets himself in better shape. He looked like he was struggling just to move in closer to the play.
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The Texans won 26-13 in their Preseason opener at the Carolina Panthers. This Saturday, we're hosting the San Francisco 49ers. Trindon Holliday(?) had a lovely punt return for a touchdown. If he keeps up his form, the Texans would be stupid not to start him. Whitney Mercilus was beast on defense. "The Law Offices of Foster and Tate" (as I call Arian Foster and Ben Tate) were doin' work, as usual.
I like Texans team as it stands. I just want to see more before I can really think of this team being better than its great 2011 form. Going to the playoffs again would make me happy for the Texans. If they can make it at or past the AFC Championship game, I'd be happy. And obviously, I'd be the happiest fan in the world if the Texans make it to and win the Super Bowl.
Right now, it's the Cowboys at the Raiders in Preseason play. No score with 1:01 left in the First Quarter in Oakland.
I like Texans team as it stands. I just want to see more before I can really think of this team being better than its great 2011 form. Going to the playoffs again would make me happy for the Texans. If they can make it at or past the AFC Championship game, I'd be happy. And obviously, I'd be the happiest fan in the world if the Texans make it to and win the Super Bowl.
Right now, it's the Cowboys at the Raiders in Preseason play. No score with 1:01 left in the First Quarter in Oakland.
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- gdwest1
Chad Johnson not only arrested, but subsequently Released by Miami. Bummer deal. Maybe arena football for him?
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Watching Preseason Jets @ Bengals....
The Jets put Tebow in, and basically have 10 yards whenever they want. Denver made a huge error when they gave him up for that old man...
Granted, they are losing, but they were behind 10-3 when Sanchez was in, and then the Bengals started the half with the ball.
Edit: And then he gets picked. Alright, maybe it wasnt THAT bad of a deal, but still.
The Jets put Tebow in, and basically have 10 yards whenever they want. Denver made a huge error when they gave him up for that old man...
Granted, they are losing, but they were behind 10-3 when Sanchez was in, and then the Bengals started the half with the ball.
Edit: And then he gets picked. Alright, maybe it wasnt THAT bad of a deal, but still.
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Just wrapped up. It was 20-9 as the Texans took down the 49ers in Preseason play. Trindon Holliday and Lestar Jean really caught my interest from this game. The running game wasn't very effective. Of course, this is all Preseason play. We're at the Saints next weekend. Yep- Texans going to invade "Who Dat?" nation next weekend.
Any impressions on your team(s) you want to share from these Preseason games?
Any impressions on your team(s) you want to share from these Preseason games?
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Well the Redskins staged a 4th Quarter Comeback against the Chicago Bears tonight, Kirk Cousins stepped up with 3 passing touchdowns. RG3 might have some competition here, if Cousins keeps this up. Then again, Grossman had a good game in the preseason before and look how awful he is 
. Too early to judge.... EDIT: Spoke too soon, ended up losing 
. Too early to judge.... EDIT: Spoke too soon, ended up losing
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Jets are utter garbage. I must admit. I will be very pleased if this team manages to go 7-9. They finally acquire a player who shows some promise (heck, its 5% promise more than what they have) in Otah and he fails the physical so they nix the trade. Guess what? A half-dead Otah would probably block more than Wayne Hunter, who is borderline the worst NFL player I have ever seen in my life. I bet this person never even played with building blocks when he was a little kid, that's how much he has of a clue as to what "block the damn opponent" means.
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I know it was a Preseason game, but I heard about the Giants stomping on the Jets last night. One thing you'd hate to have happen to you in any pro or college sport is your crosstown rival beating you down.
A few extra notes from the 49ers at Texans preseason game was that we just couldn't get the running game going. Arian Foster and Ben Tate couldn't get untethered much and explode. I figure both of them to both be just fine when the regular season starts. Another thing I noted is that the Texans' defense had a few clear interceptions. However, they couldn't get a pick. T.J. Yates was pretty good at QB last night. I do want to see Case Keenum make the team. I loved Keenum playing for my beloved U. of Houston Cougars. Maybe he won't beat teams by 35 points or more in the NFL with his passing, but I think he'll be a very serviceable 3rd String QB if he makes the team. I actually don't know what would be the proper depth chart at QB with the Texans. Matt Schaub would obviously be on top.
When the third and fourth preseason games come along, there will be some tough decisions to be made as some players will have to be let go (or at least join the practice squad). Any more impressions on your team(s)?
A few extra notes from the 49ers at Texans preseason game was that we just couldn't get the running game going. Arian Foster and Ben Tate couldn't get untethered much and explode. I figure both of them to both be just fine when the regular season starts. Another thing I noted is that the Texans' defense had a few clear interceptions. However, they couldn't get a pick. T.J. Yates was pretty good at QB last night. I do want to see Case Keenum make the team. I loved Keenum playing for my beloved U. of Houston Cougars. Maybe he won't beat teams by 35 points or more in the NFL with his passing, but I think he'll be a very serviceable 3rd String QB if he makes the team. I actually don't know what would be the proper depth chart at QB with the Texans. Matt Schaub would obviously be on top.
When the third and fourth preseason games come along, there will be some tough decisions to be made as some players will have to be let go (or at least join the practice squad). Any more impressions on your team(s)?
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With a crazy first half that saw both teams tied at 24, it was 34-27 in favor of the New Orleans Saints over my Houston Texans. Early fumbles played a huge factor early on after we put up the first two touchdowns on the board. Rather difficult night for Houston in the Big Easy.
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The Indianapolis Colts took on my Washington Redskins in the most overhyped pre-season game of all time. RG3 played well, throwing for a touchdown and having a 70% completion rate. I found it funny when he was taken out of the game, Rex Grossman goes on the field and gets booed at by every Skins fan. He then proceeds to complete all 8 of his pass attempts and had a passing td, RG158.3 was on display today .
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Here are some other results from Saturday apart from HOU at NO and IND at WAS:
* Baltimore beat down Jacksonville 48-17 in Baltimore.
* It was 27-13 as Green Bay went into Cincinnati and tamed the Bengals.
* The Tennessee Titans defended their home turf by grounding the Arizona Cardinals 32-27.
Today's games include San Francisco at Denver, and the nightcap will be the Carolina Panthers at the New York Jets.
* Baltimore beat down Jacksonville 48-17 in Baltimore.
* It was 27-13 as Green Bay went into Cincinnati and tamed the Bengals.
* The Tennessee Titans defended their home turf by grounding the Arizona Cardinals 32-27.
Today's games include San Francisco at Denver, and the nightcap will be the Carolina Panthers at the New York Jets.
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If I was making the Houston roster, Trindon Holliday, Lestar Jean, and Whitney Mercilus(?) all make my team. Haven't really took note of others in defense or Special Teams.
Any other rookie players on your team(s) that you like as these preseason games play out?
Any other rookie players on your team(s) that you like as these preseason games play out?
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