If You Couldn't Bet On Sports, Would You Still Watch?

paco · 10-08-12, 11:55 PM

Yea , home town games and u still have fantasy football lol

Ernie Mccracken · 10-08-12, 11:55 PM

Careful. Lots of "true fans" around here.

Vikes1922 · 10-08-12, 11:56 PM

Yeah, absolutely I don't need betting to be able to enjoy a game. What would you do besides watching the NFL on Sundays?

CanuckG · 10-08-12, 11:57 PM

just the major events like Super Bowl, March Madness and shit

borednaz · 10-08-12, 11:57 PM

No sports are boring to watch. But would I play them? Yes.

paranoyd androyd · 10-09-12, 12:12 AM

i'd still watch:

hockey playoffs
baseball playoffs
nfl playoffs
nba finals
march madness
cfb ncg
sec ccg
sunday night football
world cup
pga majors

Seaweed · 10-09-12, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by Vikes1922

Yeah, absolutely I don't need betting to be able to enjoy a game. What would you do besides watching the NFL on Sundays?

Spend quality family time? No, you're right. I'd do nothing.

Deuce · 10-09-12, 12:33 AM

Yes

Why not? What else are you going to do? Jerk off? Color in coloring books? Watch Matlock?

Seaweed · 10-09-12, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by Deuce

Yes

Why not? What else are you going to do? Jerk off? Color in coloring books? Watch Matlock?

You always make sense of everything. Thank you, Deuce.

No coincidences · 10-09-12, 12:42 AM

Funny you say this: I was just going to start the same thread, asking if there were no gambling and no fantasy sports, would you even bother watching? I doubt I would.

Seaweed · 10-09-12, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by No coincidences

Funny you say this: I was just going to start the same thread, asking if there were no gambling and no fantasy sports, would you even bother watching? I doubt I would.

What a coincidence, right?

Ernie Mccracken · 10-09-12, 12:56 AM

Would you bet on animal racing instead?

I'd rather stop gambling.

itchypickle · 10-09-12, 12:57 AM

If you say you never watched sports growing up,played, in school, or for any other reason before you placed the first wager then you probably suck at wagering.

Of course we wouldn't track soccer or a MAC team on a Fri night in the fall but would absolutely watch.

Paco being a Detroit spectator....I give a pass to the above logic

vikingfan101 · 10-09-12, 01:11 AM

I was a fan before I got into gambling, not sure how much that would change now?

I would have to go with YES. Still would have to follow my Brewers, Bucks and Vikings.

ttwarrior1 · 10-09-12, 01:12 AM

wtf is up with this seaweed, mentally ill??

went all my life except last 3 or 4 without gambling so yeh id watch and play

ronzer · 10-09-12, 01:18 AM

NFL and NCAAF yes, but everything else is unwatchable without action.

sweethook · 10-09-12, 01:25 AM

not no but hell no , i bet now and dont watch much at all

GOIRISH · 10-09-12, 01:25 AM

I was into sports long before i first bet a game, so yes. Without sports id probably run out onto the express way.

Marigold HD · 10-09-12, 01:28 AM

this

Sam Odom · 10-09-12, 01:53 AM

betting ruin my 'fan fun' in watching sports

if i stopped betting i think i would become just a fan again

NCAAFB
NFL
MLB

Seaweed · 10-09-12, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by GOIRISH

I was into sports long before i first bet a game, so yes. Without sports id probably run out onto the express way.

You were before, but would you be now?

The Giant · 10-09-12, 02:27 AM

Seaweed, when TTwarrior calls out your mental stability, it's really time you need to sit back and evaluate the choices you've made in life.

Seaweed · 10-09-12, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by ttwarrior1

wtf is up with this seaweed, mentally ill??

went all my life except last 3 or 4 without gambling so yeh id watch and play

If there is no chance for getting something out of it, it is a waste of time. Time=Money. And wasted time is wasted money. Betting for many of us has turned into an investment or an addiction. Some of us are addicted to the action and thrill of winning, some of us (like myself) are wise investors to get a profitable return out of it. I would actually feel pretty stupid spending my time watching an entire game if it did not personally influence my bankroll. Watching sports for me is distinctly related to making money, as i believe it is for many others.

RonPaul2008 · 10-09-12, 02:33 AM

Would still watch..
49ers
Cubs
Bulls
Fighting Illini Basketball & Football

Otherwise, I would not be watching anywhere near as much.

BiTeMe UsAdOj · 10-09-12, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by Deuce

What else are you going to do? Jerk off? Color in coloring books? Watch Matlock?

First two YES... last one MAYBE.

Seaweed · 10-09-12, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by The Giant

Seaweed, when TTwarrior calls out your mental stability, it's really time you need to sit back and evaluate the choices you've made in life.

I think TTwarrior is in denial.

The Giant · 10-09-12, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by Seaweed

I think TTwarrior is in denial.

He has never denied a meal.

Seaweed · 10-09-12, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by The Giant

He has never denied a meal.

I wouldn't bet against that.

TT would probably say he would still enjoy watching horses run around in circles because of the sports beauty and not because of money.

hawley · 10-09-12, 02:49 AM

TT is probably the most stable guy around which must be difficult considering all he has going on in life.

The Giant · 10-09-12, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by Seaweed

I wouldn't bet against that.

TT would probably say he would still enjoy watching horses run around in circles because of the sports beauty and not because of money.

I heard today from one of the higher-ups at SBR that TTwarrior has a ghost here.

They wouldn't tell me his name, but his initials apparently are "BM USA DOJ". I haven't quite figured out who it is yet, but when I do, I will destroy him. I'm pretty sure it's going to be some disturbingly disgusting, non-bathing, perverted little troll that watches porn 18 hours a day.

ttwarrior1 · 10-09-12, 02:53 AM

so seaweed u dont watch other tv shows?

u can't gamble on most tv shows

and why is bite giving giant points?

do i need a thread on it at covers and eog?

BiTeMe UsAdOj · 10-09-12, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by The Giant

Seaweed, when TTwarrior calls out your mental stability, it's really time you need to sit back and evaluate the choices you've made in life.

Originally posted by Seaweed

I think TTwarrior is in denial.

Originally posted by The Giant

He has never denied a meal.

Originally posted by Seaweed

I wouldn't bet against that.

TT would probably say he would still enjoy watching horses run around in circles because of the sports beauty and not because of money.

Ah... I see... this is an example of that whole "flirting" with yourself that you mentioned in that other thread.

Kinda cute...

... but what does your psychiatrist have to say about it?

GOIRISH · 10-09-12, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by Seaweed

You were before, but would you be now?

ya, the small games wouldnt be as fun of course and i probably wouldnt even watch them but big games and the teams i follow would be just as good

hawley · 10-09-12, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by ttwarrior1

so seaweed u dont watch other tv shows?

u can't gamble on most tv shows

and why is bite giving giant points?

do i need a thread on it at covers and eog?

I think this is of vital importance.