The schedule makers and how it impacts a season.

[andrew_nyGiants]

The old adage: "styles make fights" comes to mind.

Using the NCAA as an example: often times, the top programs pad their schedule with 3 (give or take) cupcakes before they go into their conference schedule.

The NFL in their constant revenue grab, always choose the popcorn headline match-ups right out of the gate.

Opening the season against the worst match-up on their schedule and a NIGHT GAME no less, basically guaranteed a loss.

While I don't mind the strength of schedule (it's part of the game) what I DO MIND is three out of their first four games are (were) played on Sunday night (Dallas), Thursday night (49ers) and Monday night (Seahawks).

One of many reasons I really dislike Goodell. I hate staying up late on a school night only to watch my team who are statistically almost assured of a loss.

If it plays out, we could very possibly start 1-3 with plenty of tough games ahead. We need to buck some trends AND FAST if we hope to be a playoff team this season.


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[Philosophers]

The old adage: "styles make fights" comes to mind.

Using the NCAA as an example: often times, the top programs pad their schedule with 3 (give or take) cupcakes before they go into their conference schedule.

The NFL in their constant revenue grab, always choose the popcorn headline match-ups right out of the gate.

Opening the season against the worst match-up on their schedule and a NIGHT GAME no less, basically guaranteed a loss.

While I don't mind the strength of schedule (it's part of the game) what I DO MIND is three out of their first four games are (were) played on Sunday night (Dallas), Thursday night (49ers) and Monday night (Seahawks).

One of many reasons I really dislike Goodell. I hate staying up late on a school night only to watch my team who are statistically almost assured of a loss.

If it plays out, we could very possibly start 1-3 with plenty of tough games ahead. We need to buck some trends AND FAST if we hope to be a playoff team this season.


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Great great post.

Why do we always open with Dallas? 

Why do we play Phillie so late and twice?

Feels like teams are in crosshairs to fail.