New Posts For Thread: How rubbish is this seasons NFL?https://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nflExpect to get shot down in flames for this but in my honest opioion this season is far from a vintage season on ALL fronts.1) The Sky coverage this year seems to be lacking in something to me, every week seems as flat the proverbial. No spark in theNot having a choice of games is the issue, end of.....https://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286734#423286734Not having a choice of games is the issue, end of.....Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:29:30 -0600I do agree with thatCarlson IS brilliant.His analysis is top notch - definitely on a level with the US commentators; you barely ever see Nick talking about teams in 2 Deep Zone/Man Zero, or talking about what the Tampa 2 is etc etchttps://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286726#423286726I do agree with thatCarlson IS brilliant.His analysis is top notch - definitely on a level with the US commentators; you barely ever see Nick talking about teams in 2 Deep Zone/Man Zero, or talking about what the Tampa 2 is etc etcSat, 05 Dec 2009 12:22:24 -0600themightymacI think we need to give ourselves a big hug and shake hands, two NFL fans acting like spotty soccer boys ;)The Sky coverage debate.I do think Channel 5 seems to have this won hands down, from the presenters to the lighting in the studio thttps://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286622#423286622themightymacI think we need to give ourselves a big hug and shake hands, two NFL fans acting like spotty soccer boys ;)The Sky coverage debate.I do think Channel 5 seems to have this won hands down, from the presenters to the lighting in the studio tFri, 04 Dec 2009 13:54:37 -0600captaincuttle 04 Dec 01:09 Yes, stuff their fantasy football which most of their viewers partake in and introduce an "Ask Nick" session for half an hour or so. You know, "What do you prefer for breakfast? Eggs or Toast?". Or "Which ketchup do yhttps://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286618#423286618captaincuttle 04 Dec 01:09 Yes, stuff their fantasy football which most of their viewers partake in and introduce an "Ask Nick" session for half an hour or so. You know, "What do you prefer for breakfast? Eggs or Toast?". Or "Which ketchup do yThu, 03 Dec 2009 18:19:01 -0600The only celeb. fantasy football piece I heard all season that was even remotely interesting was when Hasselbeck dropped himself and started Favre and then proceeded to be the #1 QB for the week a few weks back.https://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286614#423286614The only celeb. fantasy football piece I heard all season that was even remotely interesting was when Hasselbeck dropped himself and started Favre and then proceeded to be the #1 QB for the week a few weks back.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:11:33 -0600Yes, stuff their fantasy football which most of their viewers partake in and introduce an "Ask Nick" session for half an hour or so. You know, "What do you prefer for breakfast? Eggs or Toast?". Or "Which ketchup do you prefer? Red or Brown?". Analyshttps://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286610#423286610Yes, stuff their fantasy football which most of their viewers partake in and introduce an "Ask Nick" session for half an hour or so. You know, "What do you prefer for breakfast? Eggs or Toast?". Or "Which ketchup do you prefer? Red or Brown?". AnalysThu, 03 Dec 2009 18:09:41 -06001) The Sky coverage this year seems to be lacking in something to me, every week seems as flat the proverbial. No spark in the studio, dull matches etcAgree totally with this, if these clowns spent more time on the analysing the games in a way carlsohttps://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286606#4232866061) The Sky coverage this year seems to be lacking in something to me, every week seems as flat the proverbial. No spark in the studio, dull matches etcAgree totally with this, if these clowns spent more time on the analysing the games in a way carlsoThu, 03 Dec 2009 16:50:21 -0600I don't see what the point about the handicaps is.In gambling terms nothing, in fact high handicap games often provide great spots for a bet.In terms of watching on TV, a game where one team is a 16pt dog can often be a bit tedious (see thanksgivinghttps://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286602#423286602I don't see what the point about the handicaps is.In gambling terms nothing, in fact high handicap games often provide great spots for a bet.In terms of watching on TV, a game where one team is a 16pt dog can often be a bit tedious (see thanksgivingThu, 03 Dec 2009 16:39:13 -0600I don't see what the point about the handicaps is.If you think they are wrong, bet accordingly.If you think they are right - then there is no point to make.I've only been a really big follower for about 3-4 years now and it does seem that this year thttps://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286598#423286598I don't see what the point about the handicaps is.If you think they are wrong, bet accordingly.If you think they are right - then there is no point to make.I've only been a really big follower for about 3-4 years now and it does seem that this year tThu, 03 Dec 2009 15:50:07 -0600There were 57 home teams and 16 road teams favoured by more than a TD in 2008There have been 49 home teams and 9 road teams favoured by more than that in 2009 so farIf you extend that to 11 or more, then the difference is more striking this year, sohttps://community.betfair.com/north_american/go/thread/view/94138/23629462/how-rubbish-is-this-seasons-nfl?post_id=423286594#423286594There were 57 home teams and 16 road teams favoured by more than a TD in 2008There have been 49 home teams and 9 road teams favoured by more than that in 2009 so farIf you extend that to 11 or more, then the difference is more striking this year, soThu, 03 Dec 2009 15:27:12 -0600