Don:What about that election,huh?
Ella:Ya,ya,ya.I'm depressed as it is.Can we talk about something else?
Don:Like...?
Ella:Like how the NFL's fixed.
Don:Whoa.Whoa.Whoa,there.Unt Uh,that is crazy talk.
Ella:OK-how about that it isn't really a sport...but more 'accurately' ENTERTAINMENT.
Don:Entertainment?!?I guess you haven't been watching the Browns games.
Ella:That is what got me thinking this way.How come every major play the Browns have is called back because of a penalty?
Don:Because they stink.You are making me feel uncomfortable,here.I'm usually the conspiracy buff,not you
Ella:I used to think we were getting the bad calls because of the 'beer throwing incident'---but now---I think Art Modell made a deal with the NFL that if The Browns had no championships while he was alive,then he'd let Cleveland keep The Brown's name.
Don:Seriously,I think you are of sick mind,or something.Do you know what you are accusing The NFL of?Fixing games.
Ella:So?
Don:SO???That would be illegal.People could go to jail!!!
Ella:I hate it when you act so naive.You can't fix ENTERTAINMENT.
Don:People,people pay good money to see these games.What you are saying is that The NFL is no different then professional wrestling.
Ella:That is exactly what I am saying.
Don:That is 100% wrong.The NFL is not Entertainment!
Ella:OK.let's say you are correct.Then why does The NFL have a mandatory injury report list?I mean,how can announcing to the opposing team that Tom Brady isn't 100% healthy going to help The Patriots win a ball game?It can't.It can only hurt their chances.
Don:I have to admit that you have a point.I could beat around the bush,but everyone knows that this is only because of betting.The bookies are gonna want to have the most up to date injury report to make their spread.
Ella:And they can't do that unless The NFL hands out an injury report.That can be the only reason for doing it.Now,that may not compromise The NFL,but it sure gives the appearance that it does.
Don:So...What you are saying that The NFL is compromising it integrity by placating illegal gamblers?
Ella:That is the appearance it is giving to me.When you HAVE to announce that Tom Brady in hurt,then the game is rigged,no matter how slightly.Now,if the game is even slightly rigged,it is no longer a SPORT,it delves over to the area of ENTERTAINMENT.
Don:Come on...
Ella:If the game is fixed,it is either racketeering,or entertainment.If you are just entertaining the folks,then let the people flock to their team's stadiums.Let them spend all the money they want.No harm.No foul.Gambling...except in Vegas...is illegal.Are you honestly telling me you believe that The NFL is going to let itself be run by that crowd?It's all about the money.How much money can The NFL make.It is a marketing machine.
Don:So,by your way of thinking,since The NFL is only entertainment,since The Browns always fill their stadium-win or lose-they will never be scripted to win The Super Bowl.
Ella:The NFL doesn't care who the champion is.I'm saying The Browns will never go to The Super Bowl.Seating licences make sure of that.You don't only give up your season tickets not to support your constantly losing team,but your cash bought licence to order your seats.
Don:Well,I think you are crazy.This is beyond absurb.And I am personally insulted that you could even think this about The NFL.It is not only unAmerican..it's close to slander.As a Democrat that's suppose to be my rant and rave..but,now,you are talking the crazy talk.
Ella:Well,I'll always see The NFL as ENTERTAINMENT and only ENTERTAINMENT until they get rid of the seating licences and the injury report...then we will see some real NFL football...and The Browns as Super Bowl champions!
Don:Bingo!I call myself a Browns fan,but you win.You out Browns fanned me.But that is good Browns reasoning.You are a true Browns fan.I-on the other hand-only am a disciple.I am not worthy.Any last words,oh wise one?
Ella:Yes.I will leave you with this Brown's chant,'Hummm,Hummm,wait 'Til next year,Hummm.'
Ella:Ya,ya,ya.I'm depressed as it is.Can we talk about something else?
Don:Like...?
Ella:Like how the NFL's fixed.
Don:Whoa.Whoa.Whoa,there.Unt Uh,that is crazy talk.
Ella:OK-how about that it isn't really a sport...but more 'accurately' ENTERTAINMENT.
Don:Entertainment?!?I guess you haven't been watching the Browns games.
Ella:That is what got me thinking this way.How come every major play the Browns have is called back because of a penalty?
Don:Because they stink.You are making me feel uncomfortable,here.I'm usually the conspiracy buff,not you
Ella:I used to think we were getting the bad calls because of the 'beer throwing incident'---but now---I think Art Modell made a deal with the NFL that if The Browns had no championships while he was alive,then he'd let Cleveland keep The Brown's name.
Don:Seriously,I think you are of sick mind,or something.Do you know what you are accusing The NFL of?Fixing games.
Ella:So?
Don:SO???That would be illegal.People could go to jail!!!
Ella:I hate it when you act so naive.You can't fix ENTERTAINMENT.
Don:People,people pay good money to see these games.What you are saying is that The NFL is no different then professional wrestling.
Ella:That is exactly what I am saying.
Don:That is 100% wrong.The NFL is not Entertainment!
Ella:OK.let's say you are correct.Then why does The NFL have a mandatory injury report list?I mean,how can announcing to the opposing team that Tom Brady isn't 100% healthy going to help The Patriots win a ball game?It can't.It can only hurt their chances.
Don:I have to admit that you have a point.I could beat around the bush,but everyone knows that this is only because of betting.The bookies are gonna want to have the most up to date injury report to make their spread.
Ella:And they can't do that unless The NFL hands out an injury report.That can be the only reason for doing it.Now,that may not compromise The NFL,but it sure gives the appearance that it does.
Don:So...What you are saying that The NFL is compromising it integrity by placating illegal gamblers?
Ella:That is the appearance it is giving to me.When you HAVE to announce that Tom Brady in hurt,then the game is rigged,no matter how slightly.Now,if the game is even slightly rigged,it is no longer a SPORT,it delves over to the area of ENTERTAINMENT.
Don:Come on...
Ella:If the game is fixed,it is either racketeering,or entertainment.If you are just entertaining the folks,then let the people flock to their team's stadiums.Let them spend all the money they want.No harm.No foul.Gambling...except in Vegas...is illegal.Are you honestly telling me you believe that The NFL is going to let itself be run by that crowd?It's all about the money.How much money can The NFL make.It is a marketing machine.
Don:So,by your way of thinking,since The NFL is only entertainment,since The Browns always fill their stadium-win or lose-they will never be scripted to win The Super Bowl.
Ella:The NFL doesn't care who the champion is.I'm saying The Browns will never go to The Super Bowl.Seating licences make sure of that.You don't only give up your season tickets not to support your constantly losing team,but your cash bought licence to order your seats.
Don:Well,I think you are crazy.This is beyond absurb.And I am personally insulted that you could even think this about The NFL.It is not only unAmerican..it's close to slander.As a Democrat that's suppose to be my rant and rave..but,now,you are talking the crazy talk.
Ella:Well,I'll always see The NFL as ENTERTAINMENT and only ENTERTAINMENT until they get rid of the seating licences and the injury report...then we will see some real NFL football...and The Browns as Super Bowl champions!
Don:Bingo!I call myself a Browns fan,but you win.You out Browns fanned me.But that is good Browns reasoning.You are a true Browns fan.I-on the other hand-only am a disciple.I am not worthy.Any last words,oh wise one?
Ella:Yes.I will leave you with this Brown's chant,'Hummm,Hummm,wait 'Til next year,Hummm.'
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