tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post4394931472580533940..comments2024-03-28T21:33:13.039-07:00Comments on InScribe Writers Online: What's Next After The Olympics by Bob JonesTracy Krausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-72245927128196318832016-08-30T12:08:08.586-07:002016-08-30T12:08:08.586-07:00Your last line made me chuckle, Tracy. Yes! Althou...Your last line made me chuckle, Tracy. Yes! Although I don't know the football calls or plays or whatever, I got the gist of how one could suffer from withdrawal symptoms from something you have loved, enjoyed and felt part of. Then it is sort of over, depending on where you chose to go from there. Now, Bob, you can attend a game, or not. . . Maybe you'll have grandchildren who will love the game as you do.<br /><br />I found it encouraging to read your thoughts about writers never needing to retire. I pray that I will have the strength, stamina, and mental acuity to keep in the game for some time to come. Thanks. <br /><br />Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-17142311733007113282016-08-29T11:57:51.782-07:002016-08-29T11:57:51.782-07:00I know. I watched it. (I'm originally from Sas...I know. I watched it. (I'm originally from Sask so you know where my loyalties lie!) I agree - the flags are flying far too often. it's frustrating for those of us who enjoy the game and aren;t onside for all these recent rule changes. Apparently it was to increase scoring and thereby the fan base. Really?!?!<br />I suppose my NFL team would be the Patriots, although I rather like the Ravens as well. Although I never really cheered for the Colts or the Broncos, who can't help but love Payton Manning? <br />Enough football talk. My apologies to the rest of contributors who probably want to focus on the real meat of the post! Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-3318103267608112492016-08-29T11:07:10.561-07:002016-08-29T11:07:10.561-07:00I like the CFL (Esks, Alouettes) and the NFL (Patr...I like the CFL (Esks, Alouettes) and the NFL (Patriots, Packers) and love the CIS and NCAA ('Bama, FSU, Penn State).<br /><br />You're right about football players getting a bad rap. Anyone who listened to the QBs' and coaches who wore microphones in the Calgary/Hamilton game were reminded that players have to recall and react in seconds to 100's of play calls while in a heightened state of pain, fatigue and either elation or depression knowing full well the opposition want to destroy them once the next whistle blows.<br /><br />The game is so much slower this year wit the challenge flags, and reviews and increased penalties.<br /><br />The Fri. game between Esks and Riders was over 3 hours.<br /><br />Thank you for commenting and hosting this site.<br /><br />BobBob Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288943530653568720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-32887810418724313802016-08-29T09:49:15.226-07:002016-08-29T09:49:15.226-07:00I loved this post - not only because it offers suc...I loved this post - not only because it offers such encouragement for us as writers - but also because I was pleasantly surprised to find another football fan among us! As a coach I am sure you have a greater grasp of all the finer details and can pick out all the defensive patterns etc. (Something that always escapes me until the commentators explain what just happened!) Football is such a game of fine tuned strategy - something a lot of folks don't realize. They think it is just a bunch of jocks head butting each other! <br />Anyway, before I get too far off track, let me just say I am sorely sick of the offensive pass interference rules recently implemented in the CFL... My personal rant. Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.com