The 2011-12 U.S. Sports Thread

**-CADS-** · 16-7-11,00:10

Originally Posted by Starblind

The NFL lockout has taken a couple of steps closer to being lifted

Star QBs - Let's do a deal

Owners, players agree on labor deal economics

Roll on the FOOTBAWWWLLL!!!

**bondred** · 22-7-11,01:14

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/spor...d-lockout.html

**-CADS-** · 22-7-11,01:25

Originally Posted by bondred

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/spor...d-lockout.html

At last the superficial posturing and muscle flexing has ended. Bring on the new season!

**RodgersThat** · 22-7-11,03:58

Yeah ... time for my Dallas Cowboys to ROLL !!!

**RodgersThat** · 22-7-11,04:11

Originally Posted by bondred

National Hockey League

Official website

Defending champions - Boston Bruins

Regular season duration - October 6 - April 7, 2012

Playoff duration - April 13, 2012 - May 27, 2012 (Stanley Cup Finals will run from June 1 - June 15, 2012)

I'd rate NCAA Division I Football as a far bigger draw than the NHL. Also, its the first year of the Longhorn Football Network. Hook 'em Horns !

NCAA Division I Football
Official website

Defending champions - Auburn Tigers

Regular season duration - September 1st - December 3rd, 2011.

BCS National Championship Game Jan 9th 2012 in New Orleans, LA.

**LFCDon** · 22-7-11,04:26

Originally Posted by Rushtachio

I'd rate NCAA Division I Football as a far bigger draw than the NHL. Also, its the first year of the Longhorn Football Network. Hook 'em Horns !

NCAA Division I Football
Official website

Defending champions - Auburn Tigers

Regular season duration - September 1st - December 3rd, 2011.

BCS National Championship Game Jan 9th 2012 in New Orleans, LA.

I would have to agree, but I think they were going for professional leagues. I am interested seeing the Longhorn network as I am from Austin and went to school there.

**LFCDon** · 22-7-11,04:27

Originally Posted by CharlieAdamDontSurf

At last the superficial posturing and muscle flexing has ended. Bring on the new season!

The players still have to vote on the new deal, so hopefully they will approve it and we can get ready for the new season. My fingers are still crossed b/c you never know what can happen when it comes to money.

**RodgersThat** · 22-7-11,04:46

Originally Posted by Donny84

I would have to agree, but I think they were going for professional leagues. I am interested seeing the Longhorn network as I am from Austin and went to school there.

A Fellow Longhorn AND a Red Fan !! What year Donny ? And Hook Em !

BTW considering the size of the NCAA football pot and the OSU NCAA violation scandal, any questions on whether NCAA Football ISN'T a pro sport ?

**LFCDon** · 22-7-11,04:51

Originally Posted by Rushtachio

A Fellow Longhorn AND a Red Fan !! What year Donny ? And Hook Em !

BTW considering the size of the NCAA football pot and the OSU NCAA violation scandal, any questions on whether NCAA Football ISN'T a pro sport ?

Hahaha, point taken. I was there from 2002 through fall 2004 and transferred to Baylor, where I graduated from. I transferred for golf and yes, Texas was a way better school.

hook em!

**RodgersThat** · 22-7-11,05:04

Originally Posted by Donny84

Hahaha, point taken. I was there from 2002 through fall 2004 and transferred to Baylor, where I graduated from. I transferred for golf and yes, Texas was a way better school.

hook em!

You played NCAA Golf for the Bears ? Man ... far better story than me trying out as a punter for the Longhorn football team under Mackovic back in '92.

**LFCDon** · 22-7-11,05:21

Originally Posted by Rushtachio

You played NCAA Golf for the Bears ? Man ... far better story than me trying out as a punter for the Longhorn football team under Mackovic back in '92.

Yep, I also played at Texas but the coach and I didn't get along too well, so I transferred. That would have been a sweet gig to be the punter, get to be on the sideline and go in and kick the ball every once in while. Nice to know there is longhorn on these forums.

**RodgersThat** · 22-7-11,05:27

Originally Posted by Donny84

Yep, I also played at Texas but the coach and I didn't get along too well, so I transferred. That would have been a sweet gig to be the punter, get to be on the sideline and go in and kick the ball every once in while. Nice to know there is longhorn on these forums.

Yep .... likewise. If you're into MLS, Mexican Primera or South American football in general - check out the "Letters From Brazil" thread. Would love to get your insight or input there !

**LFCDon** · 22-7-11,05:29

Originally Posted by Rushtachio

Yep .... likewise. If you're into MLS, Mexican Primera or South American football in general - check out the "Letters From Brazil" thread. Would love to get your insight or input there !

I will look into it, but for now I am going to get some sleep. Take it easy and hook em.

**Starblind** · 22-7-11,11:26

Originally Posted by CharlieAdamDontSurf

At last the superficial posturing and muscle flexing has ended. Bring on the new season!

Edit -

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...P11_hot_topics

Players still to vote - lockout technically not over yet

**-CADS-** · 22-7-11,12:05

Originally Posted by Starblind

Edit -

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...P11_hot_topics

Players still to vote - lockout technically not over yet

I'm quite confident it'll go through though.

**Starblind** · 22-7-11,17:18

Originally Posted by CharlieAdamDontSurf

I'm quite confident it'll go through though.

Yes, me too. You just never know though.

**SoundoftheLark** · 25-7-11,11:50

http://www.nfl.com/

Vote still to be taken

**Starblind** · 25-7-11,19:31

Originally Posted by SoundoftheLark

http://www.nfl.com/

Vote still to be taken

It's official now

http://www.nfl.com/

Thank goodness that's all over! Roll on the season - and "Let's go Eagles!!"

**-CADS-** · 25-7-11,19:34

Originally Posted by Starblind

It's official now

http://www.nfl.com/

Thank goodness that's all over! Roll on the season - and "Let's go Patriots!!"

Corrected.

**Starblind** · 25-7-11,19:38

Originally Posted by CharlieAdamDontSurf

Corrected.

Haha

I don't mind the Pats, my second team really after I saw them in 08 at the Gillette.

**-CADS-** · 25-7-11,19:41

Originally Posted by Starblind

Haha

I don't mind the Pats, my second team really after I saw them in 08 at the Gillette.

I saw them at Wembley in the 'International Series' when they crushed Tampa Bay...naturally.

**MattPerry** · 25-7-11,19:41

Finally its over, can't wait to see Suh & co dominate!

**Starblind** · 25-7-11,19:45

Originally Posted by CharlieAdamDontSurf

I saw them at Wembley in the 'International Series' when they crushed Tampa Bay...naturally.

Was that the same day we beat the Scum at Anfield...? I think it was.

**-CADS-** · 25-7-11,19:47

Originally Posted by Starblind

Was that the same day we beat the Scum at Anfield...? I think it was.

Tis was. I wore my Liverpool shirt to that game so loads of people were coming up to me and asking me if I knew the score.

**Starblind** · 25-7-11,19:51

Originally Posted by CharlieAdamDontSurf

Tis was. I wore my Liverpool shirt to that game so loads of people were coming up to me and asking me if I knew the score.

A very good day overall then

**blaze31** · 25-7-11,20:51

Hopefully get some tickets to see my Bears v Buccs at Wembley in October!

Roll on the new season

**bondred** · 26-7-11,17:37

WEMBLEY GAME CONFIRMED!

Dear paul

We are delighted to announce that the NFL players and owners have agreed to a new CBA deal and in so doing, guaranteed that Wembley will stage its fifth regular-season game in October when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Chicago Bears in the Pepsi Max International Series. The game will be played at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 23 with kickoff set for 6:00 pm in the UK (1:00pm ET).

London Game 5 features two previous Super Bowl Winners. The Chicago Bears, who have long been one of the NFL’s elite teams, have graced a sold-out Wembley Stadium before in 1986. The Buccaneers are loaded with young talent and have transformed themselves into potential Super Bowl champions! Wembley has already helped two previous Super Bowl winners along their journey to greatness so this is your chance to watch more potential Super Bowl stars. This crucial mid-season match-up could propel the winner towards NFL glory. This must-win game is not to be missed!

**-CADS-** · 26-7-11,17:47

This threads a sticky in here now.

**Starblind** · 26-7-11,23:31

Lockout only just lifted and already the egos are running wild

Carson Palmer has "retired"

**Starblind** · 29-7-11,16:57

Where's -Chris-?

Reggie Bush traded to Dolphins

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