Richardson coming home

Kaos · « **on:** August 19, 2018, 11:18:07 AM »

After record setting stints in the NFL and CFL the great Trent Richardson is likely coming home to anchor the Birmingham franchise of the Alliance of American Football.

https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/08/saskatchewan_roughriders_relea.html

University of Alabama alumni with housesitting needs should contact the Richardson family immediately. In expectation of increased business opportunities, Birmingham area Enterprise Rental locations are adding additional staff.

CCTAU · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2018, 02:24:28 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on August 19, 2018, 11:18:07 AM

University of Alabama alumni with housesitting needs should contact the Richardson family immediately.

Well played sir. Well played!

jmar · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2018, 06:33:17 PM »

Just let me know when the festivities begin. Our hero has been laboring in a foreign land all while being separated from his childen and his return is cause for a parade people, A PARADE!

Godfather · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2018, 10:38:39 AM »

Funny how things fall apart when random drug tests become part of the scene.

Kaos · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2018, 10:45:42 AM »

Quote from: Godfather on August 20, 2018, 10:38:39 AM

Funny how things fall apart when random drug tests become part of the scene.

I like how that one former Bama clown with the Ravens said he was gonna be better this season because he â€œwas getting back on that Alabama stuffâ€ and al.com splooged over â€˜the processâ€™ as opposed to what he really meant.

Godfather · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2018, 10:54:00 AM »

My favorite part of the story though is how they make it sound that getting cut by a CANADIAN football team is really better because now he will be able to play closer to home. I love it when a plan comes together!

wesfau2 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2019, 10:06:46 AM »

Games start Saturday.

Two games at 7 (CBS carrying one, I think) and then two more games on Sunday.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2019, 01:38:30 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on August 20, 2018, 10:54:00 AM

My favorite part of the story though is how they make it sound that getting cut by a CANADIAN football team is really better because now he will be able to play closer to home. I love it when a plan comes together!

Kinda like that time WT got fired by that Carey guy and ended up working at the McDonalds just down the street from his parents?

wesfau2 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2019, 08:23:44 AM »

Anyone watch the initial game? My regional broadcast was the ATL/ORL game.

I thought the product on the field was quality football. Certainly better than arena ball and XFL (in its previous iteration...the quality of the new version is tbd) and about on par with NFL Europe.

Some familiar names and faces on the field, but the star power is on the sidelines and in the front offices. I didn't realize Bill Polian was co-founder of the league...that's instant credibility. It's always fun to watch Spurrier coach (even though he is getting old as fuck and it's unsettling to see him at less than 100%) but this league is emphasizing transparency, so you get bonus SOS with lots of audio during the game.

In the spirit of transparency, you also get to listen in as the officials review plays (quickly and without all the foot dragging that the NFL and CFB engage in.)

I think the biggest problem they have (based on my one game experience) is getting the broadcast booth to quit acting surprised at the product's quality. I understand Gary Danielson was there to lend some football credibility and won't likely be a full-time broadcaster, but the league needs everyone with a microphone to drop phrases like "good enough" or "better than expected." That's a fine line, I suppose (spontaneous response from the booth vs scripted corporate jargon), but you still want the product "sold" by people that believe in it.

TL/DR: was pretty good and I'll probably watch the B'ham game today. 3pm.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2019, 04:33:08 PM »

Today's game is on the CBS Sports Network...which, for some reason, isn't part of my CBS All Access subscription.

So, I'm forced to watch this one on my laptop.

That's sub-optimal and will affect my future viewership.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2019, 08:29:02 PM »

The B'ham squad looks to be pretty salty. The defense was smothering and the QB has a nice rapport with his receiving corps.

I was enjoying watching Richardson flail about and take loss after loss...until ultimately the Memphis defense got tired and he punched the rock in twice.

I'm adopting the Chad strategy he's employing with Ingram in NO.

CCTAU · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2019, 11:54:41 PM »

Only AU disappointment was Avery Young getting beat out by bammers!
Overall decent football. No kneeling so I donâ€™t mind watching.

Kaos · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2019, 07:52:45 AM »

I can't support it.

al.com ruins it for me. Went there to see a little about the game. Almost every photo in their game gallery is of T-Rent.

No thanks.

RWS · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2019, 12:14:26 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on February 11, 2019, 07:52:45 AM

I can't support it.

al.com ruins it for me. Went there to see a little about the game. Almost every photo in their game gallery is of T-Rent.

No thanks.

Oh, don't be such a puss. Just watch it. I cannot stomach arena league, XFL, etc, so I was a little weary of AAF. However, I really enjoyed the product on the field this weekend. As Chizad mentioned, it was pretty cool to get the bonus content of hearing the replay booth conversation, players, etc. I went into it thinking this would be a one-off and the AAF wouldn't make it a second year, but I think they're going to make it. There seems to be a lot of fan support judging by attendance.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2019, 12:20:32 PM »

Quote from: RWS on February 11, 2019, 12:14:26 PM

As Chizad mentioned, it was pretty cool to get the bonus content of hearing the replay booth conversation, players, etc.

Fuck you in the goat ass.

GH2001 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2019, 12:59:01 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on February 11, 2019, 12:20:32 PM

Fuck you in the goat ass.

If he had met both of you in person he would know Chad was a solid foot taller than you. No offense.

CCTAU · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2019, 01:21:18 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on February 11, 2019, 12:59:01 PM

If he had met both of you in person he would know Chad was a solid foot taller than you. No offense.

Its all the same lean...

Kaos · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2019, 01:56:45 PM »

Quote from: RWS on February 11, 2019, 12:14:26 PM

Oh, don't be such a puss. Just watch it. I cannot stomach arena league, XFL, etc, so I was a little weary of AAF. However, I really enjoyed the product on the field this weekend. As Chizad mentioned, it was pretty cool to get the bonus content of hearing the replay booth conversation, players, etc. I went into it thinking this would be a one-off and the AAF wouldn't make it a second year, but I think they're going to make it. There seems to be a lot of fan support judging by attendance.

Iâ€™ve seen enough â€œinspiringâ€ Richardson stories to last me a lifetime. When he fails here, as he likely will, then Iâ€™ll give it a shot. Until then? Better things to do.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2019, 02:24:03 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on February 11, 2019, 12:59:01 PM

If he had met both of you in person he would know Chad was a solid foot taller than you. No offense.

None taken.

Just never pass up an opportunity to tell a bama fan to get fucked.

GH2001 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2019, 09:42:54 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on February 11, 2019, 02:24:03 PM

None taken.

Just never pass up an opportunity to tell a bama fan to get fucked.

Rws doesnâ€™t go to his own teams game. Sure as hell isnt going to another teams.

Weldome back rws.