football Junkies: you going to try Arena?

cthomer5000 · 01-31-2003, 03:14 PM

Arena football kicks off this weekend, and I think I'm going to give it a shot.

I think the decision to move the season up will work out great. They have the momentum of the end of the season working for them, and now players don't have to decide whether to play in the AFL or attend NFL training camp (if they have the chance).

cthomer

Kodos · 01-31-2003, 03:14 PM

I'm thinking about it. I actually enjoyed some NFL Europe games last season.

scooper · 01-31-2003, 03:15 PM

I plan on attending a few Arena 2 games this year, but their season has not been moved up. I don't even think the expansion Cincinnati Swarm have a roster yet.

Balldog · 01-31-2003, 03:15 PM

I will try to watch. Wish someone would actually make a video game for the Arena league.

Kodos · 01-31-2003, 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by Balldog
I will try to watch. Wish someone would actually make a video game for the Arena league.

Try Madden 2003 online in the Rookie room...

Marmel · 01-31-2003, 03:25 PM

Fritz · 01-31-2003, 03:32 PM

I will make 4 or 5 AF2 games this season.

Marmel · 01-31-2003, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz
I will make 4 or 5 AF2 games this season.

How do you make an AF2 game? What do you make it out of? Are the material expensive?

cthomer5000 · 01-31-2003, 03:44 PM

AFL and AFL2 should institue a relegation/promotion system for like 2 teams each year. That would keep things interesting, and introduce the US to a very cool league structure. It's the only thing I envy about soccer.

ScottVib · 01-31-2003, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by Balldog
I will try to watch. Wish someone would actually make a video game for the Arena league.

There was a NFL Blitz style game made for the Arena league a few games back. It's something like Kurt Warner's Arena Football Unleashed. It was for PS1.

cthomer5000 · 01-31-2003, 03:49 PM

wow, they did make a video game.

http://half.ebay.com/cat/buy/prod.cg...1794&meta_id=4

sabotai · 01-31-2003, 04:28 PM

I enjoyed Arena league a lot last season and plan to continue being a fan. I hope NJ gets another team soon.

stkelly52 · 01-31-2003, 06:24 PM

I used to love watching arena games before I moved overseas. Unfortunatly they don't show anything out here. Next season I will be back in the US and I will be able to see some of the games.

digamma · 01-31-2003, 06:42 PM

I'm going to the Avengers game this Sunday.

FBPro · 01-31-2003, 06:56 PM

I'll tune in.

bbor · 01-31-2003, 08:43 PM

No...never...hell no...absolutly not.....

When does it start?

01-31-2003, 08:54 PM

I have been to some games in the past and had a really enjoyable time. I am happy to see that it is picking up pace and will most likely find myself in front of the TV watching.

01-31-2003, 09:00 PM

DOLA:

Besides, how can you really argue with a league that gives out an annual Hero Award for the player that shows the most work and dedication in his community? This is a nice thing to see in professional sports.

cthomer5000 · 02-01-2003, 07:41 AM

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Originally posted by couriers
DOLA:

Besides, how can you really argue with a league that gives out an annual Hero Award for the player that shows the most work and dedication in his community? This is a nice thing to see in professional sports.

The NFL does tons of stuff like this too. I think they diminish their own efforts with their goofy United Way ad campaigns.

Go-Buckeyes · 02-01-2003, 10:43 AM

I may give it a shot. Thinking about taking in a Dragons game since I'm only a few minutes away. If ownership is as determined to make a winning football team out of the Dragons as they are with thier hockey team (NY Islanders) it may be pretty interesting.

02-01-2003, 10:47 AM

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Originally posted by cthomer5000
The NFL does tons of stuff like this too. I think they diminish their own efforts with their goofy United Way ad campaigns.

Indeed, the NFL, NHL and many other sports have similar programs, which are all positive aspects of professionalism. It's just nice to see these types of things transfer over from one sport to the next. Just trying to give credit where credit is due.

Balldog · 02-01-2003, 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by Kodos
Try Madden 2003 online in the Rookie room...

lol!

MylesKnight · 02-01-2003, 12:51 PM

BRING BACK THE XFL!!

cthomer5000 · 02-01-2003, 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by MylesKnight
BRING BACK THE XFL!!

wait a minute... are you Rod Smart?

01-31-2003, 03:25 PM	#6
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	no __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

01-31-2003, 03:32 PM	#7
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I will make 4 or 5 AF2 games this season. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

01-31-2003, 06:24 PM	#13
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	I used to love watching arena games before I moved overseas. Unfortunatly they don't show anything out here. Next season I will be back in the US and I will be able to see some of the games. __________________ Check out an undrafted free agent's attempt to make the Hall of Fame: Running to the Hall Now nominated for a Golden Scribe!

01-31-2003, 06:56 PM	#15
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	I'll tune in. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

01-31-2003, 08:43 PM	#16
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	No...never...hell no...absolutly not..... When does it start? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

01-31-2003, 03:14 PM	#2
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'm thinking about it. I actually enjoyed some NFL Europe games last season.

01-31-2003, 03:15 PM	#3
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	I plan on attending a few Arena 2 games this year, but their season has not been moved up. I don't even think the expansion Cincinnati Swarm have a roster yet.

01-31-2003, 03:15 PM	#4
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	I will try to watch. Wish someone would actually make a video game for the Arena league.

01-31-2003, 04:28 PM	#12
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I enjoyed Arena league a lot last season and plan to continue being a fan. I hope NJ gets another team soon.

01-31-2003, 06:42 PM	#14
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	I'm going to the Avengers game this Sunday.

01-31-2003, 08:54 PM	#17
couriers	I have been to some games in the past and had a really enjoyable time. I am happy to see that it is picking up pace and will most likely find myself in front of the TV watching.

01-31-2003, 09:00 PM	#18
couriers	DOLA: Besides, how can you really argue with a league that gives out an annual Hero Award for the player that shows the most work and dedication in his community? This is a nice thing to see in professional sports.

02-01-2003, 10:43 AM	#20
Go-Buckeyes n00b Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island	I may give it a shot. Thinking about taking in a Dragons game since I'm only a few minutes away. If ownership is as determined to make a winning football team out of the Dragons as they are with thier hockey team (NY Islanders) it may be pretty interesting. __________________ Yes....There is life beyond the Outerbridge Crossing....

02-01-2003, 12:51 PM	#23
MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	BRING BACK THE XFL!! __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!!

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