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Case in point: there's been talk of letting Antonio Brown back into the league. Granted, as a Steelers fan I laughed at his Looney Toon hijinx but when he came a public menace by throwing furniture off balconies I changed my mind. Inconceivably the police seemed to show unusual restraint after being called to his home several times in the 18 months since he's been in the league. Now the "investigations" have gone silent and people are once again suggesting that Tampa or Seattle try him on for size. Bruce Arians is the head coach in Tampa though and he's gone on the record saying that that's not going to happen because "he's too much of a diva." BTW, after recent events I've changed my mind and feel like Colin Kapernik is due his day in court for being blackballed.
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It is as much, if nor more a part of the experience for millions of people. I would be willing to bet ( ha ha) that if the gambling went away, at least 50% of the so-called fan base would disappear with it. For many of these, the sport itself is secondary if not meaningless. Only the outcome and point spread matter. Rarely do I have a conversation with anyone who hasn’t bet money on at least some games. Most of this is a younger demographic and not in my generation. BTW, who is Cam “Mewton”? Sorry, I had to ask.
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The big sports talk radio station in the Bay Area has at least 1-2 regular guests on during football season that give advice on who to bet on. They also pay for ads. |
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I don't see Cam and Bill every working well together. Cam has way to much ego. I don't think Bill will be very fond of Cams showboating.
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Bill could be the wheel that breaks that ego and turns Cam into a true team player.
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Betting on sports-----I think there are point spreads given in the Egyptian hieroglyphics. The Roman games probably had betting. In Spain, the bull is ALWAYS a long shot bet! The "pick ten" cards that go around during football season (I heard that it is a "Little Sisters of the Poor" function) is always a favorite. Sport of Kings, horse racing, is hurting big time with all the other betting going down.
Best to watch the games, and the millionaire players, for entertainment. What is laughingly called "my team" doesn't exist anymore except at the high school level. Fog |
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See IMG Academy, one of many. https://www.imgacademy.com/ The football program is a factory for major schools like Ohio State to go after some of the best of the very best. Not only this, but in Ohio my grandson could have left the high school he was in and played for a bigger school out of his district if he was good enough and wanted to. In fact, he didn’t even have to be good enough, he could do it anyway. The Catholic High Schools get kids from several surrounding counties. Some live 25 miles away...even farther. No such thing as “my team”, even at the high school level.
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Back to Cam. I have a feeling the Pats will use both QBs often. I think mostly Stidham though and bring Cam in to keep the D on its toes.
If the Pats have a good D again, and keep the O above average, they could have a shot.
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Please no-o-o-o-o
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North Carolina resident here and Carolina Panthers fan.
Pertaining to Cam: 1. I like Cam personally, always have. A great big kid with a heart of gold. 2. I am glad he is no longer our QB for the following reasons: a. Inaccurate as a passer, always has been, career 59% passer. I suspect that will continue given recent multiple shoulder, foot injuries b. Taken more hits than any other QB over the last 9 years and at 31 probably has the physical body of a 45 year old by now c. His ability to run the ball has always made him a dangerous offensive dual option threat, remove that to a large degree and make him primarily a pocket passer and he is mediocre as a QB d. He cannot be counted on to put a team on his back and win a game in the fourth quarter a la Manning, Brady, Mahomes, etc. Tied for 70th in 4th quarter winning drives at 17. e. Not a great sideline motivator when the team needs him to be the leader they will go to war for, rather, when things go south, he is more often found on the bench with a towel over his head pouting or sulking. Contrast with Brady or Manning or Brees or any of the other true leaders/field generals who can be found exhorting the troops to the very last play. Having said all that, I do genuinely wish him well and hope he has success with New England. Although he got a little crazy with the outfits over the years, he was truly an asset to the Charlotte community and contributed a lot of time, energy and money to worthwhile causes, all while keeping his nose clean and never being embroiled in off the field troubles. I'll miss his big smile and kid like playfulness, but just thought he would never again be the guy who could get the Panthers to the promised land again from a talent perspective. Last edited by spock; 07-02-2020 at 06:49 PM. |
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"Legal Betting" as set up by the States always pays out lower than than the "Illegal" betting on the streets----and then its taxed!
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I like Cam Newton and he was great until all the injuries but honestly in the last couple of years it appears that he is more concerned in building up his brand, especially being known as a fashion icon, than playing football. I saw him at a post game press conference last season and he was dressed like Judy Garland.
It will be interesting if he can conform to Belichick's 'Team first, do your job' philosophy. Rob |