I THINK THE NFL WILL BE DEAD IN 20 YEARS...HOW ABOUT YOU?

lambert58 · Aug 24, 2013

We have all seen all the rule changes, lawsuits, sports talk and now the big TV special that ESPN just pulled out of working on, so what are your thoughts?

I think that with all of this and how our government is run and the way our country in general has changed to the "Mommy" state the NFL will be dead in about 20 years. Ever kid gets a trophy, no longer keeping score, no one wins and no one loses, nobody can take a risk anymore and more and more parents will not even let their kids play so where will the players come from. The NCAA is having so many probelms of it's own...Johnny M., lawsuits over players likeness and should/shouldn't players be paid. I love football and played for several years from 8-12 until I just never got big enough to play in HS, but I can see the end nearing. Soon it will look more like touch or flag football anyway so nobody can get hurt. This country is so weak now and unfortunately it is even hurting sports.

So what are your thoughts on this?

PoseyBuster · Aug 24, 2013

Full hard plastic pads.

6 second long plays with a minute break in between

"4 minute TV timeouts" every 15 real life minutes.

The second half of the 4th quarter lasts as long as the other 3.5 quarters.

Tickets are like $100 minimum, so a family has to drop a paycheck to enjoy 1 game.

Horrible commentators.

A preseason that exists solely to generate $

Im surprised its still as popular as it is.

nosterbor · Aug 24, 2013

You my be correct. I think all sports are on the way out. Basketball would have to be the worse. I don't even watch games anymore.

bmc398 · Aug 25, 2013

I will not be dead in 20 years.

WoundedDuck · Aug 25, 2013

Name the bet. I'll take it. Don't know where the chicken little is coming from but football will still be here in 20 years, going strong. As well the other big American sports.

rum151man · Aug 25, 2013

Too much $$$$ to be made for it to go anywhere

nappyd · Aug 26, 2013

Like the other major sports, follow the sport the whites are playing to find the future popular ones.

Hello, lacrosse.

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sheetskout · Aug 26, 2013

Is there really a sentiment out there that sports are on the way out? Eh?

Maybe only challenged by cigarettes and sex, Americans are more addicted to competition and professional sports than ANYTHING IN EXISTENCE. Americans would give up their religions quicker than professional sports at this point.

Erich · Aug 29, 2013

bmc398 said:
I will not be dead in 20 years.

That is a pretty bold statement.

PoseyBuster · Aug 29, 2013

sheetskout said:
Is there really a sentiment out there that sports are on the way out? Eh?

Maybe only challenged by cigarettes and sex, Americans are more addicted to competition and professional sports than ANYTHING IN EXISTENCE. Americans would give up their religions quicker than professional sports at this point.

Mmmmm Cigarettes and Sex.

gt2590 · Sep 2, 2013

Changed, maybe even dramatically, but dead? NO WAY!

In fact, with legal releases etc. in place there is at least a chance that it would be more like a free-for-all, Gladiator-type event.

But more likely, it'll be an Offensive-crazy, high-scoring game with hardly any full contact, open-field hits at all. Like the Big 12 is already...

Huffamaniac · Sep 2, 2013

Players will be forced to sign a waiver that clearly outlines the potential long term effects football has to the body and brain. I can see many public high schools not having teams because insurance would be too high to cover potential law suits that results in football related injuries.
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TBTwinsFan · Sep 2, 2013

It will still be here.

bmc398 · Sep 3, 2013

Erich said:
That is a pretty bold statement.

I'm 27.... not bold at all.

Erich · Sep 3, 2013

bmc398 said:
I'm 27.... not bold at all.

Whatever dude. Think what you want, it is a very stupid statement.

bmc398 · Sep 5, 2013

Erich said:
Whatever dude. Think what you want, it is a very stupid statement.

That I won't be alive at 47? Cmon....

Erich · Sep 5, 2013

bmc398 said:
That I won't be alive at 47? Cmon....

Yes you may be healthy and young but my point is you NEVER know when it is your time to go. Do you drive, ride a bike, walk down stairs? I could go on and on about ways you could die. It is just a foolish statement to say you WILL be alive in 20 years.

bmc398 · Sep 5, 2013

Erich said:
Yes you may be healthy and young but my point is you NEVER know when it is your time to go. Do you drive, ride a bike, walk down stairs? I could go on and on about ways you could die. It is just a foolish statement to say you WILL be alive in 20 years.

Its all about a belief man. If you believe you MIGHT be dead in 20 years....it only lets doubt seep in that you won't be.

If you guarantee it, you'll do anything to get there and stay there!

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