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(Message started by: StegRock on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 11:59am)

Title: The all things AFL thread
Post by StegRock on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 11:59am

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/news/2003/03/02/arena_roundup_ap/.

Well, the ultimate question is completely stated in the topic line...

As for me, I know John Elway's Colorado Crush got their first-ever franchise victory yesterday. [smiley=havinablast.gif][smiley=Elway.gif] [smiley=havinablast.gif] I have watched a little bit. Thought it was fairly entertaining. :-/ The scoring seems to get a little basketballish. (As such) The ends of games tend to be fun to watch, but the rest of the games can be a bit of a bore. [smiley=tired.gif] [smiley=sleepers.gif] (Man, did I use the phrase "the rest of the games" in the most unusual, atypical way possible? ??? [smiley=smileytrash.gif] ) Anyway, what's your guys' takes... on the AFL?

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by Philly on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 1:49pm

As I was flipping through the channels yesterday looking for an interesting NCAA game to watch (or an interesting movie to placate my wife) I passed the Arena games a couple times.

I stuck around for about 10 seconds. Didn't see any actual plays, but did notice that Gary Kubiak is a QB for one of the teams...? Are you kidding me? Needless to say, I kept surfing.

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by StegRock on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 1:53pm

on 03/03/03 at 13:49:06, Philly wrote:

Didn't see any actual plays, but did notice that Gary Kubiak is a QB for one of the teams...? Are you kidding me? Needless to say, I kept surfing.

That's not former Denver Bronco Gary Kubiak, who was backup to John Elway. That's Jim Kubiak! He plays for the Dallas Desperados (as per the article linked to above). Perhaps he's his younger brother or son or something.

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by Shaggy 420 on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 3:46pm

I thought the move to starting up right after the NFL season was a good one. Was hoping I'd get into watching as a football fix. XFL games were more entertaining, and that's not saying a lot. Still, a great catch or a nice stick is always good to see. I love hitting and catching.

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 6:32pm

I watched a game a few weeks back, I think it was LA-San Jose. It was a shoot out to say the least, and it held my interest.

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 6:35pm

Also, several years ago, when I was single, I was watching late night tv and they had a game on ESPN. The running back was Marshall Foreman, a guy I went to high school with in Texas. Since I worked for a radio station at the time, I went to his next game (he played for the team in Sacramento, and I live close by), went down to the locker room afterwards and chatted for a while. Watching the game live was cool, I'd go see one again...

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by Keyshawn Johnson 76yards on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 7:17pm

To be honest, the only football I can get into is the NFL. NFL Europe, AFL, College Football just seems so dull compared to the NFL, in my opinion.

Also, the funny thing I thought, is that Jon Gruden's brother(?) plays for the AFL Tampa Bay team. I know they have to be related because Jon always goes to all their games and Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks appearances at the games are common. I dunno if he's any good, when I saw him play he did alright.

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by Walker Boh on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 7:44pm

on 03/03/03 at 19:17:04, Keyshawn Johnson 76yards wrote:

To be honest, the only football I can get into is the NFL. NFL Europe, AFL, College Football just seems so dull compared to the NFL, in my opinion.

I agree 100%. There are college teams that I root for, but until there's a better playoff format, I refuse to get involved heavily. As for the AFL, I've yet to come across a game, but if I did, I would probably just keep going.

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by DirkDiggler on Mar 3^rd, 2003, 7:55pm

The one thing I really like about the AFL is the

FORWARD motion. I love watching the reciever come off the the line at full speed.

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by Shaggy 420 on Mar 4^th, 2003, 8:20pm

on 03/03/03 at 19:55:39, DirkDiggler wrote:

The one thing I really like about the AFL is the

FORWARD motion. I love watching the reciever come off the the line at full speed.

Amen brother! Not sure I'd like the result if they NFL did it, but it's a fun twist. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by Philly on Mar 5^th, 2003, 3:19pm

on 03/04/03 at 20:20:58, Shaggy 420 wrote:

Amen brother! Not sure I'd like the result if they NFL did it, but it's a fun twist. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I think it would be OK in the NFL, provided they let the DBs clothes-line the WR as he crossed the line of scrimmage.

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Title: Re: So, what do you guys think of the AFL?
Post by Shaggy 420 on Mar 5^th, 2003, 4:31pm

on 03/05/03 at 15:19:53, Philly wrote:

I think it would be OK in the NFL, provided they let the DBs clothes-line the WR as he crossed the line of scrimmage.

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I could go for that! [smiley=laugh.gif]

I really really do wish they'd go back to allowing contact until the ball was in the air. Some classic battles for position. Nostalgia reflection over. 8)