Worst analogy ever. There is no similarity between a command economy and a coach who doesn't want to tell you exactly what's wrong with his players. Do you really need to know more than who is out and who isn't? Is it messing up your experience at games if you don't know if Cotchery's whole leg is messed up as opposed to just his hamstring? Get real. You're probably just pissed off because your bar room arguments haven't carried the same weight as they did when herm ran everything, either that or your ability to judge the fantasy values of Jets players has dropped in the last three years. Get over it. He doesn't want to tell you and you, frankly, don't need to know. This isn't the government, it isn't hurting your civil rights, get over it and quit bitching.
I am not everyone. I hated it then, I hate it now. I have hated Mangini since he was hired. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt this season, since the team spent a lot of money and brought in some big-name talent, but all it has done is prove that this guy can't coach. He does a great Bill Belichek imitation, though!!! Looks like that's all Woody Johnson wanted in a coach when he made the hire.
The league needs to crack down on this. Not because of the competitive balance or anything like that, because secret injury information can be used by gamblers and betters and that in turn leads to the types of people who make money via gambling (ie, bookmakers and thick necked goons with pinky rings and see-thought black socks who bankroll them) getting involved in the game in numerous ways. There is a REASON why the league has the injury report released every week. With the teams making a mockery of it, its going to negatively impact the NFL. And if it does, it'll make that NBA Ref case look like small potatoes.
So they need to release the injury reports and inform them earlier for illegal gambling??? I think I'm misreading your post. I don't know.
Back before the injury reports were mandatory (and players salaries lower) gamblers and bookies would pay for (or otherwise coerce) injury status of players in order to set their lines or know which team to lay heavy on. (if you're the only guy outside the team that knows the starting QB has a broken finger on his throwing hand you're at an advantage betting on the game vs the guy who thinks the QB is 100%)
Well, if you ever be on NFL games? You just might come to the conclusion that it is all fixed. Yeah, I know, I'm nuts. But just try to wager your paycheck on a few NFL games, watch how The Zebras control the game (even with instant replay), watch how there's ALWAYS ONE AFTERNOON GAME that goes against logic (apparently, if you buy into my conspiracy theory, to screw up the teasers--one of the favorite tools of the hardcore NFL bettor.) The Raiders beat the Jets. The Scrubs beat the Colts. The Losers beat the winners. The Giants beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. So, I wouldn't worry too much about those injury reports if i was you.
Thats one of the reasons why the injury report comes out. To stop illegal gambling from knowing what goes on early on. They don't see money from illegal gambling - Legalized gambling might be different, but I don't know if they get a cut or not. Probably not.
I don't think the games are fixed, but the players do know about the spreads and covering them or not covering them. If Dr. Z has a featured article on betting alone, it gives an measure of how enormous football betting is. People need to stop giving a shit about injury report secrets... its childish.. but I guess in the information age we live in, any bit or withholding info about anything gets someone upset.... sad really.
Thanks for the tip, but Dr. Z is a total loser, and I refuse to read anything he has to say. I gave up on that guy a long time ago. In fact, just about every "NFL expert" you see on TV or in print is usually a stooge (but not the cool, Iggy Pop kind of Stooge, more like tha "I am getting paid big bucks to to the line" kind of stooge). But, you know, I don't want any of you guys to listen to me... I am just a crazy person. Yes, the NFL is NOT fixed! I must have been crazy to suggest otherwise!!
There is mouch more to worry about then the injury reports. That said, Even if we were 6-0 it should not be a big deal. Who gives a shit about how much the coach reveals about it. I'm glad that we do not disclose every little injury we have.
Just like any billion-dollar business, there is money to be made in the intelligence trade. Using the word 'fixed' is antiquated. There are to many factors involved to make it that simple anymore. But if anyone thinks that there aren't outside influences involved in the outcome of the game, you can overcome your naivete by referencing the Favre presser on his conversation with Matt Millen. Every team will use every advantage they can to win. Business.
He gets that crap from belicheat! I cannot stand it when he won't let the people know what the hell is going on. He spent to much time in new england thats his problem.
Just apply for the fuckin doctor job then...TF...you act like knowing the info is a must to be a fan of the team. Shit 90% of us think we can run this franchise better than the idiots we have running it are...send in them resumes and run the team how you want. Announce exactly what kinda injuries we have. Call a million deep balls. Be super aggressive. Have "better" press conferences. Hire and fire 16 coaches in a season. Live your dreams right lol.
Sasha's back!!! Nice move, DWare! Oh yeah, injuries are bad. I am completely in favor of no more injuries. Damn that bitch is hot!!! What is it about a porn star smoking that makes my nipples hard? I guess it's kinda like a reverse facial, where the white stuff is coming out of her mouth instead of going in? I dunno. Hot, though.
lmao - one of the reporters gets into it w/mangini & PR guy about them not sharing injury info in todays press conference. Fess up, which one of you was it? http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/multimedia
