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by RyanChristiansen
Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: unique final plays
Replies: 15
Views: 24679

Re: unique final plays

I thought it was the right call too as Tate's left shin appeared to be down for a fraction of a second and he was being touched by a Falcon while in possession of the ball, which was not yet on the white If it was ruled a TD on the field it may have stood. But that left shin looked down As a fan I ...
by RyanChristiansen
Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: unique final plays
Replies: 15
Views: 24679

Re: unique final plays

The most unique final play in recent history I can remember is the final play of the Falcons-Lions game in 2017 when the referees ruled that Golden Tate was down before he reached the end zone. The Lions then challenged the call, but because no indisputable evidence was found to overturn the call on...
by RyanChristiansen
Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:22 am
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Nicknames for current players
Replies: 13
Views: 20180

Nicknames for current players

I always love it when I come across a nickname for a player or group of players, especially when that nickname has become part of the sports-writing world's lexicon. Does it seem like we're hearing fewer and fewer nicknames nowadays on television broadcasts? I'm fortunate to have Paul Allen on local...
by RyanChristiansen
Fri Oct 05, 2018 11:38 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: When did the NFL peak for you?
Replies: 25
Views: 35153

Re: When did the NFL peak for you?

The latest Sports Illustrated landed in my mailbox today and it has a good article on the effects of the new rules changes. It’s clear we’ll never have defensive play like we saw in past decades. I’m interested to see if the league might institute the CFL rule of keeping the defensive line a full ya...
by RyanChristiansen
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: When did the NFL peak for you?
Replies: 25
Views: 35153

Re: When did the NFL peak for you?

My waning passion for the modern game has been a slow progression coupled with increased coverage, weeklong schedules, and the advancement of technology. My interest peaked in the 1980s when you could only watch three games a week because of the broadcast schedule. My weekly indulgence was Inside th...
by RyanChristiansen
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Best resources for viewing game film
Replies: 0
Views: 7084

Best resources for viewing game film

What are the best resources for viewing game film when doing research? Yes, there is quite a bit on YouTube, but it's hard to dig things up and get past the noise, and not everything is there, of course. Are there any best practices for accessing old game film? Does NFL Films offer some sort of rese...
by RyanChristiansen
Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Penalty rules changes over the years
Replies: 6
Views: 10455

Re: Penalty rules changes over the years

Thanks, everyone. This helps.
by RyanChristiansen
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: The best, and the worst, 8-8 team to make the playoffs?
Replies: 14
Views: 20768

Re: The best, and the worst, 8-8 team to make the playoffs?

2004 Vikings
Daunte Culpepper - 4,717 yards
At the time, I think that was the fifth-best all-time for a QB on a season.
by RyanChristiansen
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: 2018 NFL predictions
Replies: 21
Views: 32265

Re: 2018 NFL predictions

AFC Championship game: Pittsburgh vs. San Diego
NFC Championship game: New Orleans vs. Minnesota
Super Bowl: San Diego vs. Minnesota

I'm a Vikings fan, so I won't go any further than that! ;-)
by RyanChristiansen
Wed May 02, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: Football Talk
Topic: Penalty rules changes over the years
Replies: 6
Views: 10455

Re: Penalty rules changes over the years

Thanks, Bryan. I've checked out the Football Zebras site and I've made some inquiries.