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Cobblestone
February 9th, 2009, 02:44 PM
I actually watched this ****ING thing. Yeah, it's a joke but I haven't watched it in a few years and it's the last football fix until spring practice.

Here are some observations:

1. Watching a bunch of millionares on vacation is a waste of time; should've known better.

2. Having interviews on the sidelines during the game remined me of that joke known as the XFL.

3. Listening to one player after another complain about their contract was enough to make me want to vomit.

4. Time for me to take my rose-colored glasses off I guess. Being selected to play in the Pro Bowl should be the ultimate honor in football and a chance to represent your team with pride. However, it looks like the only reason these guys make the trip is to market themselves to another team or recruit someone from another team who is unhappy with their contract (pretty much everybody) on to their team.

5. C'mon guys! Give me a break with the $45,000 thing. These guys were making it sound like that is all the money they have in the world. I'm sure those players on the winning team probably spent that money on dinner for their extended families at the nearest Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

The whole deal just reminded me of how far pro athletes are from the real world.

Last time I ever watch it.

Finished venting, thanks for reading.

andy7171
February 9th, 2009, 02:53 PM
Everyone treats it like a joke. It should just go away.

I enjoyed seeing the AFC run a fumblerooski though.

813Jag
February 9th, 2009, 03:16 PM
I actually watched this ****ING thing. Yeah, it's a joke but I haven't watched it in a few years and it's the last football fix until spring practice.

Here are some observations:

1. Watching a bunch of millionares on vacation is a waste of time; should've known better.

2. Having interviews on the sidelines during the game remined me of that joke known as the XFL.

3. Listening to one player after another complain about their contract was enough to make me want to vomit.
4. Time for me to take my rose-colored glasses off I guess. Being selected to play in the Pro Bowl should be the ultimate honor in football and a chance to represent your team with pride. However, it looks like the only reason these guys make the trip is to market themselves to another team or recruit someone from another team who is unhappy with their contract (pretty much everybody) on to their team.

5. C'mon guys! Give me a break with the $45,000 thing. These guys were making it sound like that is all the money they have in the world. I'm sure those players on the winning team probably spent that money on dinner for their extended families at the nearest Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

The whole deal just reminded me of how far pro athletes are from the real world.

Last time I ever watch it.

Finished venting, thanks for reading.
I agree with your feelings about the Pro Bowl. But #3 was made worse because of the sideline reporters. It was almost like they were pushing for guys to say what team they wanted to play for. I watched about 2 possessions turned away and forgot it was still on.

UNCBears2010
February 9th, 2009, 05:18 PM
I think they should mike everybody up, ditch the pads and helmets, and just make it flag football. Let the guys have fun and let us see some personality from them.

I'd watch a flag football version of the Pro Bowl.

Reign of Terrier
February 9th, 2009, 06:52 PM
I think they should mike everybody up, ditch the pads and helmets, and just make it flag football. Let the guys have fun and let us see some personality from them.

I'd watch a flag football version of the Pro Bowl.

ditto, the rules for the pro bowl kind of make it hard to watch and no one wants to get hurt when it doesn't matter.

Grizalltheway
February 9th, 2009, 07:00 PM
I think they should mike everybody up, ditch the pads and helmets, and just make it flag football. Let the guys have fun and let us see some personality from them.

I'd watch a flag football version of the Pro Bowl.

Even though the NFL would probably get rid of it all together before they did that, it's a pretty damn good idea.

Grizzaholic
February 9th, 2009, 07:28 PM
Is this lack of attendance from fans the reason it is being moved to Florida next year or the one after?

Ivytalk
February 9th, 2009, 08:20 PM
Who won?xcoffeexxcoffeex

Grizzaholic
February 9th, 2009, 08:28 PM
Who won?xcoffeexxcoffeex

don't have a clue. Don't care.

Gil Dobie
February 9th, 2009, 09:31 PM
When is the Pro-Bowl?