Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL?

KingV2k3 · 11-17-2008, 08:58 PM

Still can't figure out how he didn't know this...interesting, that he'd cop to not knowing it in the postgame interview as well...

J-Unit40 · 11-17-2008, 09:01 PM

Just saw this on Monday Night Countdown.

Carelessness and stupidity. No excuse. You are a professional football player. It is your job to know the rules.

YankeePride · 11-17-2008, 11:24 PM

Apparently, McNabb wasn't the only Eagles player that did not know.

I'm not sure how anyone could play football, follow the game, and not know that games can end in a tie.

McNabb mentioned that in Pop Warner and College they continue to play, but did he never watch an NFL game when he was a little kid? Can he seriously have not noticed that teams have had ties?

It's just very weird.

KingV2k3 · 11-18-2008, 12:07 AM

He / they should know from playing Madden, if nothing else...right?

Olson-for-Heisman · 11-18-2008, 12:08 AM

"I would hate to see what would happen if the Super Bowl or a playoff game ended in a tie."

.

totalownership · 11-18-2008, 12:16 AM

I don't get it. What do think the third column in the standings was for "WIN" "LOSES" "DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN"?

MattG · 11-18-2008, 12:25 AM

He basically embarrassed himself and his team in front of the whole nation.

dkgojackets · 11-18-2008, 01:17 AM

most pro athletes arent knowledgeable at all with regards to their sport

J0nnD0ugh · 11-18-2008, 01:19 AM

When I see professional athletes not know basic 101 in their sport, it reminds me more of how they are like us. I think there is no excuse for McNabb & the Eagles not to know about OT. But sometimes the game for them is really a job. Not every player is in the game because he loves it. Its because he's got the knack for it & circumstances drove him to the sport. Some guys practice & play, then watch their alma mater, play Madden, have 20 fantasy teams etc. Others, the only time they think football is when they punch the clock.

totalownership · 11-18-2008, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0nnD0ugh


	When I see professional athletes not know basic 101 in their sport, it reminds me more of how they are like us. I think there is no excuse for McNabb & the Eagles not to know about OT. But sometimes the game for them is really a job. Not every player is in the game because he loves it. Its because he's got the knack for it & circumstances drove him to the sport. Some guys practice & play, then watch their alma mater, play Madden, have 20 fantasy teams etc. Others, the only time they think football is when they punch the clock.

Yeah, like Dhani Jones. He just doesn't seem like the type to think much about football after the day is done.

11-17-2008, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
KingV2k3 Pro OVR: 9 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 805	Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL? Still can't figure out how he didn't know this...interesting, that he'd cop to not knowing it in the postgame interview as well...

11-17-2008, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
J-Unit40 National Champs...again OVR: 23 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,875	Re: Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL? Just saw this on Monday Night Countdown. Carelessness and stupidity. No excuse. You are a professional football player. It is your job to know the rules. __________________ Go Gators!!

11-17-2008, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
YankeePride Dum-a-chum? OVR: 32 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 9,513	Re: Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL? Apparently, McNabb wasn't the only Eagles player that did not know. I'm not sure how anyone could play football, follow the game, and not know that games can end in a tie. McNabb mentioned that in Pop Warner and College they continue to play, but did he never watch an NFL game when he was a little kid? Can he seriously have not noticed that teams have had ties? It's just very weird. __________________ Start spreading the news... Brewer's League Baseball GM, Denver Bulls 1982-

11-18-2008, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
KingV2k3 Pro OVR: 9 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 805	Re: Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL? He / they should know from playing Madden, if nothing else...right?

11-18-2008, 12:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Olson-for-Heisman MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Posts: 4,064	Re: Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL? "I would hate to see what would happen if the Super Bowl or a playoff game ended in a tie." . __________________ I approve this message.

11-18-2008, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
totalownership MVP OVR: 23 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,874	Re: Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL? I don't get it. What do think the third column in the standings was for "WIN" "LOSES" "DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN"? __________________ EIGHTEEN AND DONE SON! NEW YORK GIANTS 2007 SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/7720/tosig046cb.png

11-18-2008, 12:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
MattG Isildur's Heir OVR: 27 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,879	Re: Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL? He basically embarrassed himself and his team in front of the whole nation. __________________ The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

11-18-2008, 01:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
dkgojackets NOT BANNED IMO OVR: 81 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia Tech Posts: 15,041	Re: Donovan McNabb / Ties in the NFL? most pro athletes arent knowledgeable at all with regards to their sport

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode