McNabb says he didn't know NFL had tie's - The Orange Mane

cutthemdown · 11-17-2008, 06:57 AM

I just saw his interview on NFL network.

First Mcnabb says he never had been part of a tie, that he didn't even know it was in the rules.

Then he says I really wanted a chance to win the game, but you know it's in the rules so we have to accept that?

it was like he felt it was unfair. It's not NFL's fault you don't know the rules.

It's hard for me to believe a pro QB had no idea when he had the ball at end of OT that it was his last chance to win the game.

Study your sport for god sake and have some pride at knowing it well.

Jason in LA · 11-17-2008, 07:08 AM

I was surprised that he didn't know that there was no 2nd OT, and I was surprised that he would admit that. He should have kept that one to himself.

CHANGSTER · 11-17-2008, 07:17 AM

Ha. That's like Channing Crowder saying he didn't know they spoke English in England! Well not as bad, but keep it to yourself fellas.

BroncoFanatic · 11-17-2008, 07:19 AM

McNabb is an idiot, no way to sugar coat it.

Not only did he not know that a game can end in a tie, he also said something to the effect of "well, what are they gonna do when it happens in the Super Bowl?". He doesn't know that they will keep playing OT until someone does win.

s0phr0syne · 11-17-2008, 07:19 AM

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~Crash~ · 11-17-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoFanatic

McNabb is an idiot, no way to sugar coat it.

Not only did he not know that a game can end in a tie, he also said something to the effect of "well, what are they gonna do when it happens in the Super Bowl?". He doesn't know that they will keep playing OT until someone does win.

everyone has there blond days except you ....

FantomForce · 11-17-2008, 09:16 AM

dumbest interview i've seen in years! I thought that you received somewhat of an education at syracuse. Guess not, seriously you don't think that if a playoff game was in overtime that they would keep the game going, and the superbowl

come on Donovan pull your head out!

Chris · 11-17-2008, 09:20 AM

Chunky's does something to your brain.

stugotsII · 11-17-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason in LA

I was surprised that he didn't know that there was no 2nd OT, and I was surprised that he would admit that. He should have kept that one to himself.

It's possible that he was making a point about how obsurd the NFL OT rule is. Let them play until there is a winner.

If not...

Why play the game at all?

gyldenlove · 11-17-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stugotsII

It's possible that he was making a point about how obsurd the NFL OT rule is. Let them play until there is a winner.

If not...

Why play the game at all?

You honestly think anybody wanted to see more than 5 quarters of the Bengals and Eagles punting the ball to each other?

They should have called the game on a mercy rule by the 3rd quarter, the mercy of course being for the fans so they didn't have to decompose before anyone on the field figured out how to play football.

If you can't settle a game with 4 quarters of play and a full 15 minutes of sudden death over time the game should be called because it is so mindnumbingly boring that everybody will be better off just forgetting about it. The only change I would like to see is that both teams should be awarded a loss for a tie, the fans shouldn't be the only losers in those games.

BroncoFanatic · 11-17-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 56crash

everyone has there blond days except you ....

If you're trying to turn that back on me, perhaps you should exercise better command of the English language first, Mr. Einstein

stugotsII · 11-17-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gyldenlove

You honestly think anybody wanted to see more than 5 quarters of the Bengals and Eagles punting the ball to each other?

They should have called the game on a mercy rule by the 3rd quarter, the mercy of course being for the fans so they didn't have to decompose before anyone on the field figured out how to play football.

If you can't settle a game with 4 quarters of play and a full 15 minutes of sudden death over time the game should be called because it is so mindnumbingly boring that everybody will be better off just forgetting about it. The only change I would like to see is that both teams should be awarded a loss for a tie, the fans shouldn't be the only losers in those games.

Hahaha...

I actually have friend that went to that horror show of a game.

The point is, there should be a winner and loser.

AZBroncomaniac · 11-17-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by stugotsII

Hahaha...

I actually have friend that went to that horror show of a game.

The point is, there should be a winner and loser.

Not when you have two losers on the same field at the same time.

broncosteven · 11-17-2008, 11:33 AM

I bet he doesn't know players can play both Offense and Defense (and ST's) all in the same game.

TDmvp · 11-17-2008, 11:35 AM

I have always been a big Mcnabb fan , but DUH .... there has always been ties ...
and always will be ... I don't mind it .... if you can't win in a hour and 15 mins neither of the teams deserve it ...

broncosteven · 11-17-2008, 11:38 AM

He doesn't watch many Hockey games, does he?

GoHAM · 11-17-2008, 11:57 AM

Thankfully we are past any negative racial stereotyping in the NFL these days or that one little interview might have given a huge boost to the "too dumb to play QB" theorists. What with McNabb, Tarvaris Jackson, Michael Vick and Vince Young smashing that barrier. Phew no need to worry!

(This post is merely to point out this issue and in no way reflects my feelings on this non-issue.)

footstepsfrom#27 · 11-17-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CHANGSTER

Ha. That's like Channing Crowder saying he didn't know they spoke English in England! Well not as bad, but keep it to yourself fellas.

Who says that's English they're speaking...? My brother-in-law's from over there...whatever he's speaking it's not English.

BroncoMan4ever · 11-17-2008, 12:22 PM

And people gave Rush Limbaugh a rough time when he basically called McNabb a moron.

On a side note. I think the overtime setup is one of the only flaws in the pro game. 2 teams match eachother all game long, and then it all comes down to a coin flip. the NFL needs to adopt college football type of play in overtime. 1 possession each minimum and go until someone wins.

stugotsII · 11-17-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AZBroncomaniac

Not when you have two losers on the same field at the same time.

The Eagles are a good football team and play in the toughest division in the NFL.

Crushaholic · 11-17-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stugotsII

The Eagles are a good football team and play in the toughest division in the NFL.

I saw a sign that read "Dear Santa, please move the Eagles to the NFC West. Thanks, Andy Reid." That may not have been the exact words, but the point is exactly what you're making. The Eagles would likely be contending for a division title in another division...

Dagmar · 11-17-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by footstepsfrom#27

Who says that's English they're speaking...? My brother-in-law's from over there...whatever he's speaking it's not English.

Says the American!!!

Dagmar · 11-17-2008, 12:38 PM

TDmvp · 11-17-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoMan4ever

And people gave Rush Limbaugh a rough time when he basically called McNabb a moron.

On a side note. I think the overtime setup is one of the only flaws in the pro game. 2 teams match eachother all game long, and then it all comes down to a coin flip. the NFL needs to adopt college football type of play in overtime. 1 possession each minimum and go until someone wins.

I think Rush and the Talk Anus Judge from Pink Floyd The Wall was separated at birth ...

BroncoFanatic · 11-17-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stugotsII

The Eagles are a good football team and play in the toughest division in the NFL.

I'm not buying it.

The division is pretty good. But, saying the Eagles are a good football team? Average at best IMO.

A good football team plays with heart when their season is on the line. They win the games they are supposed to win. The Bungles ?!? With their 2nd string QB in no less?

You are what your record says you are

11-17-2008, 06:57 AM	#1
cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,443	McNabb says he didn't know NFL had tie's I just saw his interview on NFL network. First Mcnabb says he never had been part of a tie, that he didn't even know it was in the rules. Then he says I really wanted a chance to win the game, but you know it's in the rules so we have to accept that? it was like he felt it was unfair. It's not NFL's fault you don't know the rules. It's hard for me to believe a pro QB had no idea when he had the ball at end of OT that it was his last chance to win the game. Study your sport for god sake and have some pride at knowing it well.

11-17-2008, 07:19 AM	#5
s0phr0syne Symbiotic Absorb and Redirect Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,592 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	http://deadspin.com/5090277/donovan-...-his-lifelines Last edited by s0phr0syne; 11-17-2008 at 07:22 AM..

11-17-2008, 11:35 AM	#15
TDmvp Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,049	I have always been a big Mcnabb fan , but DUH .... there has always been ties ... and always will be ... I don't mind it .... if you can't win in a hour and 15 mins neither of the teams deserve it ... Last edited by TDmvp; 11-17-2008 at 11:41 AM..

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11-17-2008, 07:08 AM	#2
Jason in LA Gimmie that rep fool! Speaking of Butts & Boob Mojo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LA Posts: 12,252	I was surprised that he didn't know that there was no 2nd OT, and I was surprised that he would admit that. He should have kept that one to himself.

11-17-2008, 07:17 AM	#3
CHANGSTER You are a pizza burn... on the roof of the world's mouth Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SD Posts: 1,530	Ha. That's like Channing Crowder saying he didn't know they spoke English in England! Well not as bad, but keep it to yourself fellas.

11-17-2008, 07:19 AM	#4
BroncoFanatic Roaming Coloradan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 390 Adopt-a-Bronco: t-mobile girl	McNabb is an idiot, no way to sugar coat it. Not only did he not know that a game can end in a tie, he also said something to the effect of "well, what are they gonna do when it happens in the Super Bowl?". He doesn't know that they will keep playing OT until someone does win.

11-17-2008, 09:16 AM	#7
FantomForce Long live the Mane! The Incredible BULK! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Silt, Colorado Posts: 2,028	dumbest interview i've seen in years! I thought that you received somewhat of an education at syracuse. Guess not, seriously you don't think that if a playoff game was in overtime that they would keep the game going, and the superbowl come on Donovan pull your head out!

11-17-2008, 09:20 AM	#8
Chris Millenium Scrooge McDuck Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,498 Adopt-a-Bronco: OrlandoFranklin	Chunky's does something to your brain.

11-17-2008, 11:33 AM	#14
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	I bet he doesn't know players can play both Offense and Defense (and ST's) all in the same game.

11-17-2008, 11:38 AM	#16
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	He doesn't watch many Hockey games, does he?

11-17-2008, 11:57 AM	#17
GoHAM Ring of Famer The Defense is Back! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: County 5 Posts: 1,177 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Unrein	Thankfully we are past any negative racial stereotyping in the NFL these days or that one little interview might have given a huge boost to the "too dumb to play QB" theorists. What with McNabb, Tarvaris Jackson, Michael Vick and Vince Young smashing that barrier. Phew no need to worry! (This post is merely to point out this issue and in no way reflects my feelings on this non-issue.)

11-17-2008, 12:22 PM	#19
BroncoMan4ever Ring of Famer Here to chew bubblegum and kick ass Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 11,561 Adopt-a-Bronco: VIRGIL GREEN!!!	And people gave Rush Limbaugh a rough time when he basically called McNabb a moron. On a side note. I think the overtime setup is one of the only flaws in the pro game. 2 teams match eachother all game long, and then it all comes down to a coin flip. the NFL needs to adopt college football type of play in overtime. 1 possession each minimum and go until someone wins.

11-17-2008, 12:38 PM	#23
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