Matt Young Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 I was just wondering if anyone else would be staying up to watch the first NFL preseason game between the Falcons and Colts, live from Tokyo, Japan, at 5 AM Eastern/2 AM Pacific on ESPN2. Sure, there's a replay later in the day, but I have to see the game live, sleep be damned. I missed football so much.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 I dont get ESPN 2 in HD, I doubt the game is in HD anyway. I'll Tivo it (with my new HD Directivo) and watch it monday since I work this weekend.
Agent_Bond34 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 I am definitely watching it. I missed football a lot, so I'm certainly gonna be watching it. Just glad to have football back.
Guest COMMISSIONERHBK9 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 Yes it 2:09 am here right now on the east coast. I am trying to stay up to see my boy vick play. I don't know if i be able to but if i miss the live game, I catch the encore later.
Ced Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 I've been on a streak of all-nighters, so I might as well check this out. I'm pretty curious to see how the Japanese react to football.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 Yes it 2:09 am here right now on the east coast. I am trying to stay up to see my boy vick play. I don't know if i be able to but if i miss the live game, I catch the encore later. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I cant imagine staying up til 5 am just to see my favorite player play 1 series and sit on the bench for the rest of the game... Sad fact is, its almost 3 now..and I cant get to sleep.
Darthtiki Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen of Japan are you ready for the Ron Mexico Experience?
Matt Young Posted August 6, 2005 Author Report Posted August 6, 2005 Has this game been advertised at all? I'm sure it has somewhat, but while I had heard about the game due to Edgerrin James' initial reluctance to make the trip, I had no idea that it was on tonight/this morning/whatever until Wilbon briefly mentioned it on PTI.
Guest Vitamin X Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 I'm fuckin psyched, I really don't like either team, but it should be fun. The great part is, is that because it's a preseason game it's only worth catching for the first half hour or so. Hopefully it'll be better than the awful Packers-Bills scrimmage on NFL Network earlier.
Guest COMMISSIONERHBK9 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 Well it 5:43 here and Vick finish his series. I think I finish watching Peyton series then I go to sleep. It a pretty good game so far. Once manning goes, i am going to bed.
Ced Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 A halfway decent game for a preseason matchup. Friggin' Ty Detmer thinking he was Mike Vick for a split second was my personal favorite moment.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 Did anyone get a season-ending injury?...
USC Wuz Robbed! Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 I watched up til a little bit after the first series of the 2nd half. It was a good game but I decided sleep was a bit more important, and that I would catch the replay for the rest of the game, as I'm interested in continuing.
Damaramu Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 I got home at 4 AM from being out and saw that it was on and I was dead tired but I was like "football.....must watch....." I watched the first half. Vick's interception wasn't bad and the safety made a great play but Manning's interception was just an awful rookie move. I like pre-season b/c you get to see the rookie's play. Hell it's my only chance probably to EVER see Jason White in the NFL.
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 What team is White on?
Damaramu Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 What team is White on? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He's 3rd stringer for the Titans.
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe Posted August 6, 2005 Report Posted August 6, 2005 Well, if McNair goes down again and something happens to Volek, there you go.
Matt Young Posted August 7, 2005 Author Report Posted August 7, 2005 Why the hell did they keep the clock running after incomplete passes?
USC Wuz Robbed! Posted August 7, 2005 Report Posted August 7, 2005 It's the preseason. No one really cares about the rules. And even moreso in a foreign country. That's my guess.
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe Posted August 9, 2005 Report Posted August 9, 2005 Pretty neat little Hall of Fame game between the Bears and Fins. Bears win it 27-24 after an INT in the endzone, squashing the Miami final drive with around :30 left in the game. I was surprized how empty the place became with like 10:00 still left in the 4th, as it wasn't a blow out, even though it was a preseason game, it's not like the fans saw the stars who they wanted to see and then headed for the exits, since neither team is really featuring anyone like that for the most part. There was practically nobody there at the end.
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