60+ year old thread.

Happy "big game" day!
Rooting for the Niners for two reasons. The QB is solid in his beliefs, and the GM is a former Buccaneer. John Lynch...ohhhhh man I witnessed his ferocity first hand in the stands of the Sombrero and Ray Jay. Good man, too!







Hey Grandpa! Wuts fer supper??? Camellia brand red beans with white rice with some Conecuh smoked sausage on the side. Oh...fresh Cuban bread and butter....! Mmmmmm MMMMMmmmmmm

 

Thanks, Steve! "Sweet" indeed!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...usg=AOvVaw2R12wtu346Taq_mXP5-e2x&opi=89978449

 

Since I was born and raised in the Bay Areae I’m a 49er guy. I’m not enthusiastic and in reality I don’t really follow pro sports much anymore, or at least very little. (I still like watching hockey especially in person). Too many of the players in various pro sports have become wealthy aholes. The teams themselves and management have become aholes too. I’ll leave it up to you as to why I think they are aholes.
When I was a young boy I use to go see the Oakland Raiders in person before the Oakland coliseum was built. They played at Laney junior college football field in Oakland for a couple years. Tickets were cheap, the players were friendly and approachable. Use to be able to go up to the players before and after games, talk to them and get autographes. The games were fun and not as technical. The players weren’t aloof. I remember meeting numerous players but my 2 favorites were Ben Davidson and Tom Keating and getting autographs. It was one of the highlights of my life. The players and organizations have completely changed now a days and not for the good.
So I’ll watch some of the superbowl but not with great enthusiasm like I once had. I actually like college sports better than pro and watch them occasionally.
Happy Sunday all, enjoy the game.

 

I like the commercials

 

I agree the superbowl commercials are entertaining. I’ve seen the Budweiser commercial with the Clydesdales and the Labrador retriever they will be showing during the game. It is awesome

 

Afternoon all:

Chiefs fan here, but may the best team win without the other one getting the benefit of missed or bad penalties that affect the outcome of the game.
Just saw where over 1000 private jets have flown into the 4 airports near Los Vegas for the SB, hope Taylor Swift can find a parking spot for hers when she gets there!

 

I have a tendency to agree, pro sports don't seem like that it's about the game to make it friendly to the fans anymore. I still enjoy highschool and college but college is being changed due to the portal.

 

The artwork changed. I'm trying to decide if it's better.

 

The last time I watched a super bowl (for the commercials) I didn't even know half of the companies advertising.

I'm not a fan for many reasons... but the main one is that tax money goes to build stadiums.

 

@Travlr I agree, we have teams owned by billionaires that have millionaires playing in a stadium supported by taxs that people who can attend pay huge prices for concessions and tickets. The hype and the untold back ground has more support from taxs.

 

Them stadiums sure do generate a lot revenue and jobs. A lot of downtown redevelopment projects revolve around a new/existing stadium

 

There are pros and cons around stadium development. But ultimately it is the management of the venue to keep it operational for that to work.

 

Here’s horse and dog Budweiser commercial I mentioned. Check it out if you want, it’s pretty cool.
https://youtu.be/8C4DNSV3IRE?si=yq2swYX-swQaTRXR

 

That was true at one time. A stadium usually has huge cost overruns and continuous needs for updates, and they only last an average of 30 years or so. The benefits to a local economy are usually a zero sum game with the downsides honestly evaluated. Usually the real impetus for new stadiums are from people that need an ego boost and the team faithful aren't hard to convince. The rest of the taxpayers get pushed aside as politicians get involved.

 

Those are about the only ones I want to see <3

 

Hope all the complainers didn't watch a helluva game!

 

Good morning fellow Porchatonians!!!

 

Good morning everybody

 

Good morning fellow insomniacs!

 

A disturbing new trend usually involving stolen vehicles.

I was wondering who was responsible for the helicopter traffic dropping the celebrities off at the stadium. You know someone had to have had that job.

Good morning. Actually, watched the game and was not disappointed. I really did not care which team won. Today I will be over at my cousin's condo when Verizon is on site to install service. Should be an interesting day.