# Random Sports Thoughts **URL:** \ **Category:** Sports\ **Created:** [April 14, 2021, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617 "2021-04-14T20:43:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/patientzombie/32/391_2.png) [@PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/u/PatientZombie)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/41 "2022-12-13T15:15:52Z")
I have great spatial geometric awareness, I have terrible hand/eye coordination and poor motor control ---
**Author:** ![twig93](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/twig93/32/527_2.png) [@twig93](https://community.goactuary.com/u/twig93)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/42 "2022-12-13T15:27:45Z")
> [@PatientZombie](#): > > poor motor control This is my problem. I hated playing pool or bowling when someone would explain what I’m trying to do. Yeah, I know what the goal is, I’m just having trouble executing! ---
**Author:** ![1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/1695814/32/38506_2.png) [@1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/u/1695814)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 5:35am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/43 "2022-12-23T05:35:26Z")
I recently went to an NBA game for the first time in…holy crap…thirty years. I was struck by how there were no food-vendors roaming the aisles. I was wondering if this is a basketball thing, a covid thing, or a this-arena-thing. I _do_ happen to know that if you order from an interior-restaurant there that you have to do it via your phone. On a related note, I still remember my first baseball game - Twins vs Brewers in the HHH Metrodome. “Beer here! Cold StrOHHHHHs beer here!” “ICE cold CO **KE**!..a-COLAAAAAAAA!” ---
**Author:** ![PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/patientzombie/32/391_2.png) [@PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/u/PatientZombie)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 11:19am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/44 "2022-12-23T11:19:38Z")
were they really good seats? When i go to baseball, i order on an app and it is delivered ---
**Author:** ![1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/1695814/32/38506_2.png) [@1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/u/1695814)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/45 "2022-12-23T14:48:09Z")
No, they were not. However, I did not see the usual concessionaires roaming up and down the steps yelling “Popcorn! Peanuts! Cracker Jack!” anywhere …even the more desirable seat sections. They _do_ have this order via app that you mentioned. I’m surprised they get the same amount of sales without pushing their product. ---
**Author:** ![PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/patientzombie/32/391_2.png) [@PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/u/PatientZombie)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/46 "2022-12-23T15:42:13Z")
> [@1695814](#): > > I’m surprised they get the same amount of sales but not pushing there product. probably not, but upcharges ---
**Author:** ![dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/47 "2022-12-23T16:27:37Z")
Possibly because they block the view of an exciting/excitable game, and patrons complained so much they don’t do it anymore. Perhaps the return on investment (costs of the employee), was not high enough. Also, no one carries cash anymore, so it’s credit cards, so an even longer transaction time. I think I’ve seen vendors between periods at hockey games. Mostly souvenirs, novelties, and party tricks. Not food. Baseball, a bit more pastoral. More potential sales per walk up and down the aisle. And the walk up and down is not as steep, except for the top level, which thus has fewer vendors. ---
**Author:** ![1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/1695814/32/38506_2.png) [@1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/u/1695814)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/48 "2022-12-23T16:47:22Z")
> [@dr\_t\_non-fan](#): > > Baseball, a bit more pastoral. I think you’re right on all counts…especially this one…in basketball and hockey the action is “nonstop” and thus concessions guy is more likely to interrupt the experience. ---
**Author:** ![1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/1695814/32/38506_2.png) [@1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/u/1695814)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2023, 12:07am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/49 "2023-01-02T00:07:59Z")
I don’t know who annoys me more-Joe Buck or Tony Romo…maybe booger mcfarland ---
**Author:** ![twig93](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/twig93/32/527_2.png) [@twig93](https://community.goactuary.com/u/twig93)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/50 "2023-01-02T00:25:59Z")
OMG, seriously? Joe Buck and it’s not even close. I like Tony Romo. ---
**Author:** ![Funemployed](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/funemployed/32/417_2.png) [@Funemployed](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Funemployed)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/51 "2023-01-06T21:12:24Z")
What is “Whoever is calling the Aaron Rodgers game”? I’ll take annoying announcers for $400 ---
**Author:** ![dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/52 "2023-01-06T21:36:55Z")
You listen to announcers? I just watch the game, put the volume down low enough so I can’t hear them. And, since I’m on delay, I skip through all of the down-time chatter/“analysis.” (I’m also usually watching sports alone, and have decent control of both the TV and outside inputs/spoilers.) ---
**Author:** ![1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/1695814/32/38506_2.png) [@1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/u/1695814)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/53 "2023-01-22T22:15:42Z")
Where is the “NFL rules changes you’d like to see” thread? Cin vs Buf game - Bengals have the ball at the goal line, Bills jump off-sides. The net-result is the ball gets moved about four inches closer to the goal line. My previous suggestion of the penalty resulting in a touchdown might be too extreme. Perhaps, the offense should get an extra down. In this instance, it was second down. They could have rolled it back to first down. If it was first down, it becomes zeroth down. If it’s zeroth down then it’s an automatic touchdown. ---
**Author:** ![tommie.frazier](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@tommie.frazier](https://community.goactuary.com/u/tommie.frazier)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/54 "2023-01-22T22:31:15Z")
and that jump offsides was right after a “12 man on the field” call on the defense. if they get away with it, great. if penalized, 4 inches. there is stuff in the rules allowing more severe penalties for “palpably unfair acts.” usually comes up in context of like, a bench player tripping a ball carrier on way to a score. would agree that they should look into some creativity along these lines. like when the offense is at their own 2 yd line and commits a false start - it’s a 1 yard penalty. why not add 5 yds to the line to gain for a 1st down? ---
**Author:** ![PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/patientzombie/32/391_2.png) [@PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/u/PatientZombie)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/55 "2023-01-22T22:48:56Z")
And worse, if the Offense then commits a penalty, they move 5 , 10 yards back ---
**Author:** ![Funemployed](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/funemployed/32/417_2.png) [@Funemployed](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Funemployed)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/56 "2023-01-22T22:49:10Z")
Take a page from hockey here. If the full yardage penalty can’t be paid without crossing the goal line, offending player is removed without replacement for 2 plays. ---
**Author:** ![1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/1695814/32/38506_2.png) [@1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/u/1695814)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/57 "2023-01-22T22:57:59Z")
> [@tommie.frazier](#): > > like when the offense is at their own 2 yd line and commits a false start - it’s a 1 yard penalty. why not add 5 yds to the line to gain for a 1st down? Or make it a loss of down…or, even worse, make it a safety ---
**Author:** ![1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/1695814/32/38506_2.png) [@1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/u/1695814)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/58 "2023-01-22T22:58:33Z")
Yes. I’ve seen that happen and it struck me as not “fair” ---
**Author:** ![1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/1695814/32/38506_2.png) [@1695814](https://community.goactuary.com/u/1695814)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/59 "2023-01-22T22:59:56Z")
Yes. I like this idea. If it’s a minor penalty he can come out if the opposing team scores. If it’s a major penalty it’s five plays regardless ---
**Author:** ![dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617/60 "2023-01-22T23:35:08Z")
> [@1695814](#): > > Where is the “NFL rules changes you’d like to see” thread? > > Cin vs Buf game - Bengals have the ball at the goal line, Bills jump off-sides. The net-result is the ball gets moved about four inches closer to the goal line. My previous suggestion of the penalty resulting in a touchdown might be too extreme. Perhaps, the offense should get an extra down. In this instance, it was second down. They could have rolled it back to first down. If it was first down, it becomes zeroth down. If it’s zeroth down then it’s an automatic touchdown. Sounds dumb. It’s already dumb, true, but it’s a dumb sport, so you have to take all the dumbness that comes with it. [Previous page](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-sports-thoughts/2617.md?page=4)