UFL Week 2

Sun Tzu · 10-12-2009, 05:20 PM

This Wednesday the Florida Tuskers will take on the Los Vegas Locos at 4pm Pacific time on Versus. Michael Pittman, Tatum Bell and Brooks Bollinger are the notables on the Tuskers who blew out the New York Sentinals 35-13 this last weekend.

JediKooter · 10-12-2009, 05:52 PM

It's on!!! They should get Waylon Jennings to do their opening credits theme song.

Butter · 10-12-2009, 07:24 PM

So, the UFL needs weekly threads, does it?

dbd1963 · 10-12-2009, 07:29 PM

Butter · 10-12-2009, 07:35 PM

Well, glad we cleared that up.

Sun Tzu · 10-12-2009, 07:43 PM

I see MrKordell is checking in on the general population, browsing this thread right now. Probably wondering if anybody can help him figure out where he's been for the past 8 or 9 years. Hi Kordell!

tucker rocky · 10-12-2009, 09:50 PM

Any chance of weekly UFL in pictures?

aran · 10-12-2009, 10:49 PM

It would be a nice big blank white jpeg. Because no one is watching.

Sun Tzu · 10-13-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by aran

It would be a nice big blank white jpeg. Because no one is watching.

Have you seen any UFL games?

aran · 10-13-2009, 11:50 AM

JonInMiddleGA · 10-13-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aran

Because no one is watching.

On the one hand, 220k households viewing is pretty bad.
On the other hand, it's already better than what CNBC gets every night.

With a little improvement they could be the third most watched cable news network

aran · 10-13-2009, 12:00 PM

I was being facetious, but 220k is practically no-one. Especially for a first week (though you could claim that being on low-circulation networks causes low numbers more than the league itself); we'll see what the ratings look like on week 2.

I actually like and support this league. The reality is that very few people care.

bighouserulez · 10-13-2009, 12:10 PM

I love football. I think having a league that keeps free agents/undrafted guys noticed is a great thing.

I was not a huge proponent of NFL Europe but great players with extra available playing time against better talent came out of there.

Arena football even brought a few players to the NFL also.

I would watch/tivo it every time it is on and the first game on versus was actually not bad for a first game ever in a league. It was better then a meaningless college game and i like watching players that i have watched through the college ranks.

Samdari · 10-13-2009, 12:23 PM

OMG, they really have 4 teams and call it a league? That puts them on the same level as the lingerie football league. Makes scheduling easier though, I guess. They have what, a three week season? Then three weeks of playoffs??

Damn DirecTV and Versus for keeping this off my tv.

cuervo72 · 10-13-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aran

I was being facetious, but 220k is practically no-one. Especially for a first week (though you could claim that being on low-circulation networks causes low numbers more than the league itself); we'll see what the ratings look like on week 2.

I actually like and support this league. The reality is that very few people care.

Hey, the Washington Nati'nals averaged 14,000 households this season. And that was an increase of 75%. Sure, it's just one market, but it makes the UFL not look quite as bad.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-13-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bighouserulez

i like watching players that i have watched through the college ranks.

+1 this, but after going through each of the rosters there were actually relatively few players who I had any recollection of at all, at least from their college careers. A couple here, a couple there, but that was about it. Kind of disappointing to me really, I was hoping that might provide a reason for me to watch but it really didn't.

Speaking of recognizable names though, I see where Florida has signed former UCLA/Chicago Bears DB Ricky Manning.

cuervo72 · 10-13-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Samdari

OMG, they really have 4 teams and call it a league? That puts them on the same level as the lingerie football league. Makes scheduling easier though, I guess. They have what, a three week season? Then three weeks of playoffs??

Damn DirecTV and Versus for keeping this off my tv.

I think they were just looking to get a product out there. A foot-in-the-door technique. Start small, grow from there. It makes some sense, especially if initially you might have trouble getting the talent to fill out more teams.

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

+1 this, but after going through each of the rosters there were actually relatively few players who I had any recollection of at all, at least from their college careers. A couple here, a couple there, but that was about it. Kind of disappointing to me really, I was hoping that might provide a reason for me to watch but it really didn't.

Speaking of recognizable names though, I see where Florida has signed former UCLA/Chicago Bears DB Ricky Manning.

Once the league shows that it actually plays some games (unlike the New USFL), players might talk to other ex-NFL players/college teammates and have a better time convincing them that this is a viable option. I think the same happens if some UFL guys are actually signed to NFL rosters.

Sun Tzu · 10-13-2009, 02:08 PM

I just don't get the kneejerk resposne from some people. "This league sucks because nobody is watching" is rediculous. If someone could please explain why this league really "sucks" then I'll respect your opinion, but if all you have to talk about is something retarded like "omg nobody was even there" then you should be posting in the regular OS forums...not here.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-13-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

I just don't get the kneejerk resposne from some people. "This league sucks because nobody is watching" is rediculous. If someone could please explain why this league really "sucks" then I'll respect your opinion, but if all you have to talk about is something retarded like "omg nobody was even there" then you should be posting in the regular OS forums...not here.

What if you replace "sucks" with "is pretty much meaningless right now"?

What really matters for the players is either them getting a look from the personnel directors in the NFL. What matters for the owners is some combination of ego & profit motive. The former can happen regardless of whether anyone in the general public pay attention, the latter is a lot tougher to imagine without either public support or players willing to play (and stadiums willing to lease,etc) for virtually free.

Philliesfan980 · 10-13-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Speaking of recognizable names though, I see where Florida has signed former UCLA/Chicago Bears DB Ricky Manning.

As a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I'm loving this.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-13-2009, 02:59 PM

wish someone besides me had given half a crap about arena football

aran · 10-14-2009, 07:37 PM

That's not a problem because you're about as important as 200k people, Pumpy.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-14-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aran

That's not a problem because you're about as important as 200k people, Pumpy.

That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me.

Groundhog · 10-14-2009, 09:50 PM

200k Canadian people.

DeToxRox · 10-14-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

wish someone besides me had given half a crap about arena football

Colin White did.

Sun Tzu · 10-15-2009, 08:40 AM

Wife hijacked the TV last night. Otherwise I would have posted about the game.

Looks like Brooks Bollinger had a great game, going 24/32 for 310 yards and 3 TD/0 INT.

J.P. Losman was mediocre at best. He was 19/35 for 231 and 2 TD/1 INT. Granted he was sacked a half dozen times.

Here's the Box Score

Tasan · 10-15-2009, 09:43 AM

This league should have gotten a clue and put all of their games online to watch. I'd give it a try, but I don't have Versus. Plus, why put your box scores in PDF format only? Stupid, stupid, stupid.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-15-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

Wife hijacked the TV last night. Otherwise I would have posted about the game.

Looks like Brooks Bollinger had a great game, going 24/32 for 310 yards and 3 TD/0 INT.

J.P. Losman was mediocre at best. He was 19/35 for 231 and 2 TD/1 INT. Granted he was sacked a half dozen times.

Here's the Box Score

keep plucking that chicken

Sun Tzu · 10-15-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

This league should have gotten a clue and put all of their games online to watch. I'd give it a try, but I don't have Versus. Plus, why put your box scores in PDF format only? Stupid, stupid, stupid.

I agree the PDF thing is pretty retarded. Don't they offer the games for free streaming live on their website? I thought they did. Anyways...

I think Pumpy is either A.) mocking me or B.) confused and thinks my wife is a Chicken.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-15-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

I think Pumpy is either A.) mocking me or B.) confused and thinks my wife is a Chicken.

Perhaps I'm mocking the way you pluck your wife!

Sun Tzu · 10-15-2009, 04:33 PM

My wife likes the way I pluck her thank you very much.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-15-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

My wife likes the way I pluck her thank you very much.

Bring her to Greensburg on your road trip, and we'll have a plucking contest. At the end of the day, I'll still respect you. I like what you done.

Sun Tzu · 10-15-2009, 04:40 PM

Pumpy Tudors · 10-15-2009, 04:41 PM

personally i don't know why i even come down here

cuervo72 · 10-17-2009, 09:04 PM

From their commercials it seems HDNet has some real quality programming.

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10-12-2009, 07:35 PM	#5
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10-12-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
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10-12-2009, 09:50 PM	#7
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Any chance of weekly UFL in pictures?

10-12-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
aran High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	It would be a nice big blank white jpeg. Because no one is watching.

10-13-2009, 11:50 AM	#10
aran High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	Yes.

10-13-2009, 12:00 PM	#12
aran High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	I was being facetious, but 220k is practically no-one. Especially for a first week (though you could claim that being on low-circulation networks causes low numbers more than the league itself); we'll see what the ratings look like on week 2. I actually like and support this league. The reality is that very few people care.

10-13-2009, 12:10 PM	#13
bighouserulez H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan	I love football. I think having a league that keeps free agents/undrafted guys noticed is a great thing. I was not a huge proponent of NFL Europe but great players with extra available playing time against better talent came out of there. Arena football even brought a few players to the NFL also. I would watch/tivo it every time it is on and the first game on versus was actually not bad for a first game ever in a league. It was better then a meaningless college game and i like watching players that i have watched through the college ranks. __________________ Are you looking for a different MP league? TFL is a league that uses historical rosters and adds in other sport athletes and famous figures from a certain era http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/tfl/ben/index.php GML is a league that is you as a GM and a GM only http://www.fof-gml.com/forum/register.php?do=addmember vNFL and House have the forum that shares knowledge and asks for players to constantly challenge thinking in fof. http://www.bearsruletheworld.com/vnfl/

10-13-2009, 12:23 PM	#14
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	OMG, they really have 4 teams and call it a league? That puts them on the same level as the lingerie football league. Makes scheduling easier though, I guess. They have what, a three week season? Then three weeks of playoffs?? Damn DirecTV and Versus for keeping this off my tv. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

10-13-2009, 02:08 PM	#18
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	I just don't get the kneejerk resposne from some people. "This league sucks because nobody is watching" is rediculous. If someone could please explain why this league really "sucks" then I'll respect your opinion, but if all you have to talk about is something retarded like "omg nobody was even there" then you should be posting in the regular OS forums...not here. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon. Last edited by Sun Tzu : 10-13-2009 at 02:09 PM.

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Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	wish someone besides me had given half a crap about arena football __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

10-14-2009, 07:37 PM	#22
aran High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	That's not a problem because you're about as important as 200k people, Pumpy.

10-14-2009, 09:50 PM	#24
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10-15-2009, 08:40 AM	#26
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Wife hijacked the TV last night. Otherwise I would have posted about the game. Looks like Brooks Bollinger had a great game, going 24/32 for 310 yards and 3 TD/0 INT. J.P. Losman was mediocre at best. He was 19/35 for 231 and 2 TD/1 INT. Granted he was sacked a half dozen times. Here's the Box Score __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

10-15-2009, 09:43 AM	#27
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	This league should have gotten a clue and put all of their games online to watch. I'd give it a try, but I don't have Versus. Plus, why put your box scores in PDF format only? Stupid, stupid, stupid. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

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Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	My wife likes the way I pluck her thank you very much. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

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Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	no __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

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