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Ok, who didnt bother watching the game yesterday?

GMAN4LIFE : 11/13/2017 11:52 am
for 20 years, i have caught watched the Giant games from start to finish. Hell, i didnt care how bad they were. I just wanted to see who did well.

This year is a different story. This team is really really bad. Defense just doesnt care and offense is just not clicking.

so instead i finished up on stranger things, played with my girls(played dress up) and ironed my clothes for the week.


who else just gave up and not watching?
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I watched the entire game.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 11/13/2017 12:17 pm : link
Aided with copious amount of beer. Memory started getting fuzzy in the 3rd quarter.
I'm with Houston Giant.  
Red Dog : 11/13/2017 12:20 pm : link
Haven't watched a full game yet this year - any NFL game. And won't.
I flipped between the Giants game and other games.  
Keith : 11/13/2017 12:21 pm : link
I also went out and threw the grill on, played with the dogs. Normally, I would never do that during a Giants game. Like someone mentioned earlier, its not just because they are bad, they aren't giving the necessary effort. Nor will I.
Maybe they should, instead, televise the practices....  
Doomster : 11/13/2017 12:30 pm : link
I have it on good authority, that they have good practices every week...
against themselves ?  
Elite Mobster #32 : 11/13/2017 12:33 pm : link
.
always have watched  
gm7b5 : 11/13/2017 12:35 pm : link
always will, i wait too long for the season, but this year has been the roughest ever, i cant blame others for bailing
Visiting my  
NDMedics : 11/13/2017 12:35 pm : link
Daughter in DC, found a bar showing it and watched the entire game! Like others here, many times laughing out loud. Haven’t missed a game in over 30 years.
Watched until the opening kickoff went out of bounds.  
x meadowlander : 11/13/2017 12:38 pm : link
NAH. Not wasting my Sunday.
I tuned it for about 3 minutes to see Eli  
widmerseyebrow : 11/13/2017 12:39 pm : link
but I've been staying out of it. Why torture yourself?
.  
arcarsenal : 11/13/2017 12:40 pm : link
I'll say this...

Anyone who didn't watch is a fucking pussy.
RE: I Never Understood The Purpose of These Types of Threads...  
GMAN4LIFE : 11/13/2017 12:41 pm : link
In comment 13690031 Jim in Tampa said:
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You know the ones I'm talking about, the "I don't watch the NFL as much as I used to, how about you?" types of threads or in this case...

"I didn't watch the Giants game yesterday, how about you?"

It's as if some fans needed to have their decision to NOT watch validated by others.

Will the responses you get in this thread influence your decision as to whether you'll watch the Giants next game and if not, why ask?


never understood this response... i posted in here because (as a fan) i watched all the time. But was wondering if anyone else just gave up. Hell everyone could have told me no. But some did give up watching.

Does that answer your question?
We wait from Jan- Sept for a meaningful game  
BLUATHRT : 11/13/2017 12:45 pm : link
and even though these games aren't meaningful for playoffs, they are for the future of our franchise. So, I watch.
.  
Danny Kanell : 11/13/2017 12:46 pm : link
I watched mainly because I don't know how much longer we'll have Eli and I want to be able to watch as much of him as I can. At least he fucking cares.
RE: RE: I Never Understood The Purpose of These Types of Threads...  
Jim in Tampa : 11/13/2017 12:50 pm : link
In comment 13690034 pjcas18 said:
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In comment 13690031 Jim in Tampa said:


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You know the ones I'm talking about, the "I don't watch the NFL as much as I used to, how about you?" types of threads or in this case...

"I didn't watch the Giants game yesterday, how about you?"

It's as if some fans needed to have their decision to NOT watch validated by others.

Will the responses you get in this thread influence your decision as to whether you'll watch the Giants next game and if not, why ask?



Agree with this. Any thread that encourages discussion should be bannable.


That wasn't my suggestion and I'm sure you know that. I simply stated that I didn't understand the purpose of these types of threads.

And this thread hasn't really encouraged "discussion" either, unless you consider people posting whether they watched the game or not and if not, what they did instead as an actual discussion.
I followed along on my phone...  
Jan in DC : 11/13/2017 12:52 pm : link
I was annoyed when they were winning, but McAdoo came through for our draft status in the end.
RE: RE: RE: I Never Understood The Purpose of These Types of Threads...  
GMAN4LIFE : 11/13/2017 12:52 pm : link
In comment 13690115 Jim in Tampa said:
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In comment 13690034 pjcas18 said:


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In comment 13690031 Jim in Tampa said:


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You know the ones I'm talking about, the "I don't watch the NFL as much as I used to, how about you?" types of threads or in this case...

"I didn't watch the Giants game yesterday, how about you?"

It's as if some fans needed to have their decision to NOT watch validated by others.

Will the responses you get in this thread influence your decision as to whether you'll watch the Giants next game and if not, why ask?



Agree with this. Any thread that encourages discussion should be bannable.



That wasn't my suggestion and I'm sure you know that. I simply stated that I didn't understand the purpose of these types of threads.

And this thread hasn't really encouraged "discussion" either, unless you consider people posting whether they watched the game or not and if not, what they did instead as an actual discussion.


whats the difference to you though? again, you could just not come into the chat or just create another. im just saying that my purpose was to see what everyone else did or did you really give up? im surprised that some still watch. But they gave their reasons so its interesting.

RE: RE: I Never Understood The Purpose of These Types of Threads...  
Jim in Tampa : 11/13/2017 12:56 pm : link
In comment 13690084 GMAN4LIFE said:
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In comment 13690031 Jim in Tampa said:


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You know the ones I'm talking about, the "I don't watch the NFL as much as I used to, how about you?" types of threads or in this case...

"I didn't watch the Giants game yesterday, how about you?"

It's as if some fans needed to have their decision to NOT watch validated by others.

Will the responses you get in this thread influence your decision as to whether you'll watch the Giants next game and if not, why ask?



never understood this response... i posted in here because (as a fan) i watched all the time. But was wondering if anyone else just gave up. Hell everyone could have told me no. But some did give up watching.

Does that answer your question?


It still seems like you (and others who start similar threads) are looking for other people to validate their decision.

If everyone said that they're still watching (or that they also gave up) would it influence your decision to watch or not watch next week's game?

In any event, I never suggested you shouldn't ask. I just said that I didn't understand the purpose of these threads. I certainly didn't mean anything personal.
I did watch the game yesterday, in a bar at that  
Post Time : 11/13/2017 12:58 pm : link
But I did not watch the previous week, when I was in San Diego for the Breeders Cup. Hopped in my rental and spent the day hiking in the mountains. Afterwards, when I saw the score, was very happy with my decision.
RE: RE: RE: I Never Understood The Purpose of These Types of Threads...  
GMAN4LIFE : 11/13/2017 12:59 pm : link
In comment 13690135 Jim in Tampa said:
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In comment 13690084 GMAN4LIFE said:


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In comment 13690031 Jim in Tampa said:


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You know the ones I'm talking about, the "I don't watch the NFL as much as I used to, how about you?" types of threads or in this case...

"I didn't watch the Giants game yesterday, how about you?"

It's as if some fans needed to have their decision to NOT watch validated by others.

Will the responses you get in this thread influence your decision as to whether you'll watch the Giants next game and if not, why ask?



never understood this response... i posted in here because (as a fan) i watched all the time. But was wondering if anyone else just gave up. Hell everyone could have told me no. But some did give up watching.

Does that answer your question?



It still seems like you (and others who start similar threads) are looking for other people to validate their decision.

If everyone said that they're still watching (or that they also gave up) would it influence your decision to watch or not watch next week's game?

In any event, I never suggested you shouldn't ask. I just said that I didn't understand the purpose of these threads. I certainly didn't mean anything personal.


i know but think of it on the other end... does come off as shitting on this thread.

all good. I made that decision to not watch so if everyone said they still do, i would listen but still not watch for my reasons.

but the reality is i knew some wouldnt
RE: didn't get the game...  
old man : 11/13/2017 12:59 pm : link
In comment 13689977 BillKo said:
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but have been doing for the last several weeks what I did yesterday.

Watched RedZone...when they cut into the Giants, I watch........surprisingly they showed quite a bit yesterday.

+1.
Watched RZ until SF made it 23...got into a been there done that mode then a fuggedaboutit mode. Popped in just to see the Adams penalty on the Gallman run. A key screwup in a key moment...aka...what bad teams ...undisciplined teams do.
Haha  
Route 9 : 11/13/2017 1:16 pm : link
I watched a chunk of it. I was getting pretty bored easily and that's the one thing that kind of "sucks" about this year and has been a constant abomination about not only the Giants but also said abomination is the league with the BORING, sloppy football. It’s painful to watch, even the good teams. That Patriots-Broncos game last night was trash. Last year, I did something I might not have done in 15 years prior; I decided to do something else other than watch playoff games. I watched the Giants game but if I remember correctly, it was the Seahawks and Falcons game. I had zero interest in watching those two teams play one another. I also skipped out on the Steelers and Patriots AFC Championship game because it was obvious who would win that one.

The NFL Playoffs used to be a traditional event in my house and was something really fun to look forward to. Since that CBA my interest in the league as a whole has gone downhill ever since, each and every year.

People are mentioning player’s names and I have no idea who these guys are. This Giants-49ers game was just a complete waste of time though. I think once that clown kicker for the Giants missed that FG, I knew where this was going. I went out and got something to drink, I turn it on and the Giants were down 31-13?!

Haha, how pathetic is that? You’re getting beat by more than two possessions by a terrible 0-9 team, LOL. The main issues about these Giant games (and even others, primetimes, playoffs) are they’re BORING. I can’t believe it was 2013, where under Coughlin and despite the bad it still felt like something special to look forward to. Hey, whatever it’s football. Nope not anymore. This team clearly doesn't give a single fuck.

And another LOL because that is all gone because the Giants and football are just almost unbearable. I guess the only thing to really look forward to is (which is pathetic) hoping the Eagles go one and done in the playoffs. That is really it.
RE: RE: RE: I Never Understood The Purpose of These Types of Threads...  
pjcas18 : 11/13/2017 1:20 pm : link
In comment 13690115 Jim in Tampa said:
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In comment 13690034 pjcas18 said:


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In comment 13690031 Jim in Tampa said:


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You know the ones I'm talking about, the "I don't watch the NFL as much as I used to, how about you?" types of threads or in this case...

"I didn't watch the Giants game yesterday, how about you?"

It's as if some fans needed to have their decision to NOT watch validated by others.

Will the responses you get in this thread influence your decision as to whether you'll watch the Giants next game and if not, why ask?



Agree with this. Any thread that encourages discussion should be bannable.



That wasn't my suggestion and I'm sure you know that. I simply stated that I didn't understand the purpose of these types of threads.

And this thread hasn't really encouraged "discussion" either, unless you consider people posting whether they watched the game or not and if not, what they did instead as an actual discussion.


The OP posted this because by being here it's assumed we're all diehard Giants fans, live and breathe Big Blue.

Because the season has gone so sideways and ruined all of our expectations, he's wondering if other people are as disappointed as he is and doing the unusual for a diehard fan and not watching their team.

not looking for validation of his opinion to see if it's ok, looking to see if others are equally as disappointed in the results to the point they've changed their normal viewing habits.
RE: RE: RE: RE: I Never Understood The Purpose of These Types of Threads...  
GMAN4LIFE : 11/13/2017 1:31 pm : link
In comment 13690217 pjcas18 said:
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In comment 13690115 Jim in Tampa said:


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In comment 13690034 pjcas18 said:


Quote:


In comment 13690031 Jim in Tampa said:


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You know the ones I'm talking about, the "I don't watch the NFL as much as I used to, how about you?" types of threads or in this case...

"I didn't watch the Giants game yesterday, how about you?"

It's as if some fans needed to have their decision to NOT watch validated by others.

Will the responses you get in this thread influence your decision as to whether you'll watch the Giants next game and if not, why ask?



Agree with this. Any thread that encourages discussion should be bannable.



That wasn't my suggestion and I'm sure you know that. I simply stated that I didn't understand the purpose of these types of threads.

And this thread hasn't really encouraged "discussion" either, unless you consider people posting whether they watched the game or not and if not, what they did instead as an actual discussion.



The OP posted this because by being here it's assumed we're all diehard Giants fans, live and breathe Big Blue.

Because the season has gone so sideways and ruined all of our expectations, he's wondering if other people are as disappointed as he is and doing the unusual for a diehard fan and not watching their team.

not looking for validation of his opinion to see if it's ok, looking to see if others are equally as disappointed in the results to the point they've changed their normal viewing habits.


this
RE: I  
AcidTest : 11/13/2017 1:41 pm : link
In comment 13689991 AcidTest said:
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watch, but I certainly don't understand why people don't. They are awful, and even worse, their effort is lacking.


certainly do understand
I watched a few plays while cooking dinner  
UConn4523 : 11/13/2017 1:42 pm : link
then put some cartoons on for my kid. Each week I watch less and less football. I'm guessing Thanksgiving Day will be the last time I watch more than a handful of plays until the playoffs start.

The NFL is just sooo boring now. The Giants sucking adds onto it but the league has had a quality issue for years and felt that way even when we were 11-5.
RE: I haven't watched  
djstat : 11/13/2017 2:05 pm : link
In comment 13689967 HoustonGiant said:
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in weeks. I even said no the opener in Dallas. The NFL is a joke.
NFL is a joke. You don't watch but you are on a message board....OK
Did not one minute nor  
SomeFan : 11/13/2017 2:08 pm : link
a replay on any NFL game
I couldn't watch it. It wasn't televisde in NE. I listened to it on  
Blue21 : 11/13/2017 2:19 pm : link
WFAN. Banks was beside himself at times and Bob Papa was laughing. Wife before game even suggested I hit a Pub showing it. I said "Nah, knowing them this year they'll blow it anyway and I'll be pissed". I listened to it but listening isn't as gut wrenching as watching it and made it easy to walk out of the room.
Guilty as charged  
trueblueinpw : 11/13/2017 2:21 pm : link
Yesterday was a big day for me as I moved into my new office space. But it actually reminded me of the last time I didn’t watch the Giants at the stadium or on TV was when I was moving into my dorm room freshmen year of college. Even then I had the game on the radio for almost every play. Yesterday I listened to the first few series but then my plan was to watch on TiVo but I got busy at the office and then turned on the radio on the way home to hear Papa and Banks call the last 9er today. Pathetic. First time in more than two decades I didn’t see a single snap on TV or in person.
The Giants D watched  
Beer Man : 11/13/2017 2:25 pm : link
from some of the best seats in the house. As for me, I quit at the half along with the team.
The Cows and their Oline  
mrvax : 11/13/2017 2:28 pm : link
are pretty shitty also. I watched the Giants game until 49ers made it 31. Then put on the Cows/Falcons game. I expected a lot more from their Oline.
I live in NC  
Glover : 11/13/2017 2:36 pm : link
and just moved to an apartment where we can't get Direct TV. Lets just say this was a great season to not be able to watch the Giants. I have the Red Zone on Verizon NFL Mobile, so I got to see some of the horrible defensive plays.
To be honest  
Danny L : 11/13/2017 2:38 pm : link
me. Seemed like a waste of energy to stay up
woke up around 3am saw the score on the phone, laughed turned around the went back to sleep
I watched some  
gmenatlarge : 11/13/2017 2:43 pm : link
but strictly for comic relief, this team is laughingly bad, too bad we don't play the browns this year!
I was home at 4pm after  
RobCrossRiver56 : 11/13/2017 2:54 pm : link
a weekend of hunting. Started with some nice cold beer but quickly switched to vodka. I don't remember much.

Luck me..
I was at work....  
Fishmanjim57 : 11/13/2017 3:21 pm : link
I was getting texts from some of my friends about the score, and how lousy the Giants were playing. I'm glad I was working and missed the latest disgraceful loss.
REESE & McADOO must be fired!!!
RE: if the players aren't going to put forth any effort  
Millburn : 11/13/2017 3:22 pm : link
In comment 13689964 Greg from LI said:
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Then I'm not going to put forth any effort to watch them.




THIS!!! I'm right with you.
OK you sucked me in .....  
Bluesbreaker : 11/13/2017 3:45 pm : link
I have not missed a game in a long long time in fact I think
I missed one game when the NFL network first started that is since 1963 .
I am not sure if I want to watch anymore but I know I will
this will be the worst season in Giants history there is no getting around it the trenches are holding up with duct tape
the weapons are minimal . We have no LB's a defensive backfield that is playing not to get injured no pass rush
little pass protection for an immobile QB who never quits or gripes while the last 7 years of what could have been a couple more rings fades into the sunset .
I watched  
joeinpa : 11/13/2017 4:02 pm : link
and will always watch, I went to great lengths years ago with my dad to make certain we could view Giants games for teams that were worse than this one.
Watched a little past halftime,  
TheEvilLurker : 11/13/2017 4:05 pm : link
Then decided to play a board game with my daughter with my back purposefully to the tv when it got out of hand.

I really only watched football this weekend to see how my FF team is doing.
I haven’t watched since Denver  
GiantGrit : 11/13/2017 4:53 pm : link
Of course i missed our first win. Busy with college. Caught a glimpse of the Jets - Bucs game, saw a routine tackle draw an unncessary roughness and walked away. Pretty much summed up how football is now.
Don't have the NFL package  
ctc in ftmyers : 11/13/2017 6:52 pm : link
anymore and it was a late game. Wife just came home from the hospital so going to the bar was out of the question. Boys getting steamrolled by Atlanta ended up being the better watch.

Have game pass so will watch it. Why I don't know.

Yeah I do. Being a fan for 60 years you force yourself. Makes the highs that much better.
I watched, but it's the last game I watch for  
Ryan in Albany : 11/13/2017 6:54 pm : link
the rest of the season.
I watch every game on Directv  
PatersonPlank : 11/13/2017 7:10 pm : link
It doesn't matter if we are good or bad
I bothered to watch.  
Giants_ROK : 11/13/2017 7:22 pm : link
The only games I've ever missed were the ones where my boys played football on Sundays.

I've seen it all from '63 on.

Living overseas, watching the Giants, shitty as they are, gives me a little bit of home.

Plus, where else can you find such high comedy?
RE: I bothered to watch.  
Sarcastic Sam : 11/13/2017 7:23 pm : link
In comment 13690999 Giants_ROK said:
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The only games I've ever missed were the ones where my boys played football on Sundays.

I've seen it all from '63 on.

Living overseas, watching the Giants, shitty as they are, gives me a little bit of home.

Plus, where else can you find such high comedy?


CSPAN. *not political*
Bad football is worse for tv than bad baseball.  
Ten Ton Hammer : 11/13/2017 7:24 pm : link
And frankly, it's especially upsetting to watch guys play meaningless games and get hurt. Can'd do it.
I didn't bother  
beatrixkiddo : 11/13/2017 7:40 pm : link
For one it was my birthday and my wife took me up to Acadia National Park, I got to fly a plane and spend time drinking good beer and Gin, and exploring The park. Way better than wasting my time watching the Giants this season.
RE: if the players aren't going to put forth any effort  
Rover : 11/13/2017 9:10 pm : link
In comment 13689964 Greg from LI said:
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Then I'm not going to put forth any effort to watch them.

I disagree.
I had nothing better to do, so rather than watch Dallas I wanted to see just how bad it was-I missed the Rams game.
RE: I'm with Houston Giant.  
djm : 11/13/2017 11:00 pm : link
In comment 13690047 Red Dog said:
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Haven't watched a full game yet this year - any NFL game. And won't.


I think you're both lying.
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