Around the NFL: Week 3

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Crazy how the NFL has become the whipping boy for society's woes.

Still bugs me to no end that in the Rice case there has been little to no outrage directed at the legal system for letting him off way too easy.

That's because the majority of the public are idiots with short attention span.

[Lilman52]

http://http://www.catscratchreader.c...darren-sproles

Glad to see him catch on with someone. Hope we are able to bring him back next year for preseason and see if he has improved.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

That's because the majority of the public are idiots with short attention span.

I wouldn't say it is the majority. I think its just the loudest part of the population.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by donofriose

I wouldn't say it is the majority. I think its just the loudest part of the population.

Yeah it's the dummies that have the most to say, and aren't afraid to chime in on just about everything.

[over the mountain]

i kinda wish we had 2 weekly threads - 1 to talk strictly football, match ups, injuries etc and the other to talk crime reports and suspension.

i dont intend to sound uncaring but im am getting real tired of turning on radio sports talk or espn and hearing 24/7 criminal and punishment stuff.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

As someone who was spanked... I suffer from depression and anxiety, I am prone to bouts of gambling addiction (no substances, thankfully) and can have an awful anger issues.

Is that a product of spanking or just bad genetic luck? Eh.

Good question ,genes suck they are the one thing you can't beat !I and my siblings (7 of us) all were given a hand to help us think once in a while but none of us beat anyone or were beaten , no one has been to or in jail ,we don't drink too much,aren't depressed any more than anyone else after watching the news , no addictions I know of , all work and hold good jobs and our kids are all either gone through or are in college ,my parents I guess didn't know how to raise kids .

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

As someone who was spanked... I suffer from depression and anxiety, I am prone to bouts of gambling addiction (no substances, thankfully) and can have an awful anger issues.

Is that a product of spanking or just bad genetic luck? Eh.

Keep in mind I only took one psych course in college so obviously I'm not an expert by any stretch of the word, but in the case of gambling my limited understanding is genetics provides the foundation while issues during childhood provide the fuel.

I do know that addiction is kind of thought of as an all encompassing condition. A person might have certain vices they prefer but a lot of times quitting cold turkey just ends up with one vice being traded for another. If you're lucky it ends up being a funny quirk rather than a self destructive behavior. One of the more common examples seems to be an alcoholic that might quit drinking only to find themselves suddenly taking up a daily pot habit.

My family history with addiction is unclear but it certainly seems to be there in some capacity. Theres also one instance of a relative with an eating disorder that has since been dealt with.

I know with my own personal history that I took up smoking cigarettes right before college (Feb 2003-Jan 1, 2004) and drinking shortly after I entered college. On New Years Day I quit my smoking habit which was probably one or two packs a week cold turkey with no withdrawals so I feel pretty lucky on that front.

In the summer of 2005 because I had became obsessed with getting in shape so I quit drinking (in bodybuilding alcohol is among the worst things you can have) which probably just left more energy for an exercise addiction. Since then I might be able to fill up a single wine glass to hold all the alcohol I've had since then even though I no longer have the compulsive exercise habit.

I know today I'm addicted to a lot of relatively tame things like Starbucks Ice Mochas and bathing habits that are in line with Bryce Hapers need to shower ~7 times a day so I guess on that front I'm lucky but at the very least I'm aware that theres most likely risk for me to take up self destructive behaviors.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Cardinals RB Jonathan Dwyer arrested on domestic violence charge - CBSSports.com

I wouldn't be surprised if they don't straight up cut him.

See, I don't believe this. I believe they were aware when it happened back in July. I don't believe for one second the NFL teams don't have people inside of police departments to notify them when something happens involving a player.

It's never SIMPLE is it?

There apparently is concern for Dwyer's mental health. The police report on the two incidents contains references to suicide.

During his police interview, Dwyer acknowledged hiding in the bathroom when police responded to the first argument and sending a photo of a knife with suicidal threats. Dwyer denied committing an assault, though he acknowledged that he punched walls in his home, threw a phone and that his wife bit his lip during the disputes, according to the police report. As he was released from jail Thursday, he said he never hurt his son.

I mean the guys a scumbag but I certainly wouldn't wish to have him kill himself over this. Honestly if this is true I kind of feel sorry for the guy and really hope that he can get help. I honestly hate it when theres complications. I'd rather just be able to say the guys a prick and we shouldn't feel bad about locking him up.

Though at this point what might scare me even further is if someone in the future realizes that they can get leniency and sympathy by feigning suicidal thoughts.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Yeah it's the dummies that have the most to say, and aren't afraid to chime in on just about everything.

The problem with stupid people is, they don't know they're stupid.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

It's never SIMPLE is it?





I mean the guys a scumbag but I certainly wouldn't wish to have him kill himself over this. Honestly if this is true I kind of feel sorry for the guy and really hope that he can get help. I honestly hate it when theres complications. I'd rather just be able to say the guys a prick and we shouldn't feel bad about locking him up.

Though at this point what might scare me even further is if someone in the future realizes that they can get leniency and sympathy by feigning suicidal thoughts.

Think about this ,what if they own guns ?

[NC_Skins]

Police: Cardinals RB Dwyer head-butted wife - NFL - ESPN

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer head-butted his wife and broke her nose after she refused his sexual advances, and punched her in the face the next day, police said Thursday.

That's one way to turn her on. Punch her in the nose.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Crazy how the NFL has become the whipping boy for society's woes.

Still bugs me to no end that in the Rice case there has been little to no outrage directed at the legal system for letting him off way too easy.

I am outraged at the legal system. Now if this person was at my work and was allowed to be "rehired", it would be uncontrolled outrage to the point me and my coworkers would have a serious problem with management.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I am outraged at the legal system.

I'm past that stage. I've accepted our legal system is full of shit, and our country is on a downward spiral. I figured many of you all would have seen enough from this sub to understand how broken our system is.

Debating with the enemy - Warpath

[Ruhskins]

Alright back to football talk. The Falcons o-line is putting on a clinic against the Bucs D.

[MTK]

Hester with a nice play