I put myself in this camp. I dismissed the NFL completely and now I find myself drawn to watch it from time to time. I still don't have a *team* or anything, but I do watch it from time to time. Actually, I think I am more attracted to AFL as it is a bit faster paced... but American Football is..... well... Football, so yes.

WOOOH GO PATRIOTS! (The Only Team That Would Even Stand A Chance Against Them This Year Is The Krakens......And Their Fictional!) ~Do You Know How Many Birthdays There Are In a Year?.......Hundreads....Litearly..Hundreads,~

Ain't NO other Pro team, Brother!!! GO PATS!

 

 

"Mae's a fuckin genius! and a regular Genius too!" ~ Scott Sigler

I have to agree with you there Billy :) Although, it would be really hard for me to decide between the Krakens & the Pats :(

Despite my own father's best efforts, I never developed much interest in the sport myself. That's why I resisted The Rookie for as long as I did. But it hooked me but good, and took only a couple episodes. Now I find myself willing to sit down and watch a game from time to time, and thanks to the bonus episodes, I actually understand a lot of what's going on.

Same thing here, I came from a family of Football fans, except for me, I could never get into it. When I first heard Scott was doing a football story, I was thinking about sitting that one out. Of course the shakes started, and I needed my fix, so I listened. Greatest football story ever told. Tell the truth, it reminds me of an old nintendo game, Mutant League Football, which was the only Sports video game I ever played (except Mutant League Hockey). Hey Scott, Would you ever consider a hockey league in your universe? I'd love to see the Ki wearing skates... . . . (\../) (O.o) copy Scott 'Bunny' Sigler into your signature to (}O{) help him achieve world domination... (_)(_) With his cookie...

I would have to agree with you guys as well. Back in the day I would catch a game here and there, then life bit me in the ass. Hell after I listen to the Rookie, I bought Madden for the PSP and played an entire season. I haven't touched it since though. I also find myself when eating out with the wife or just going though the channels on stopping and catching the scores or a bit of a game. NINman

I wont go so far as to say I am a foot ball fan, yet. But I do find my self watching the CFL hight lights when they are on TV. Of coarse the CLF is equivolent to fourth tier foot ball so it don't count. Foot ball has become more interesting now that I imagin aliens on the field ever time I see a game.

I played football all through JH and HS. I was Varsity and lettered as a Sophomore (barely) and I've literally played every position at least for one play/down. Scott, your understanding of the players' perspective is great! I actually found myself cheering in the car and getting a high heart rate at the anticipation on the scrimmage line. Great stuff! Readers and Listeners, THIS is the quintessential work/drama about how it "feels" to play the game. Watching just isn't he same. You know you're a lover of the game when you can't watch it because the stupid camera on TV always follows the ball. A QB sees EVERYTHING... at least that is... until he's knocked unconscious or killed. ~A avid listener/subscriber since ep5 of Earthcore and haven't deleted one chapter from my HD!~

Yes indeed. While I didn't become a rabid fan (not that anyone in that group is missing me at the moment), THE ROOKIE taught me to appreciate the kind of skill and intelligence (and enabled me to use that word in this context!) that goes into the average football play. I even wound up writing about it (see "Scott Sigler, a Strauss Waltz, and Super Bowl XLI" at http://brotherosric.com).

And that, my friends, is the power of whatever it is Sigler slips into the Kool-Aid we drink for him.

I'm not really a fan but I do sometimes watch a game now, and that never happened before. I guess living in Sweden explains some of lack of football-fandom.

I will have to say I never watched, or understood football until I listened to the rookie. Now Im addicted! Thanks scott!

Living in Northern Ireland I have to sit up until like 5am to watch (American) Football which I now do at least once a week thanks to The Rookie and Scott

I do enjoy the odd American Football game but I prefer Australian Football.

I do enjoy the band "American Football", but no, the Rookie didn't necessarily make me like the sport any more or less than I currently don't. But it DID make me realize that it would be super awesome if there were aliens in American football, but until then, I'll stick to cartoons...

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This is some great feedback. I've never played anything above touch, but it's awesome to hear that he got the "player perspective". Makes me increase my respect for the writing qualities of the Dark Lord. ------- Whole Lot of Nonsense PodCast - http://www.wholelotofnonsense.org UUCSH Sunday Services - http://uucsh.libsyn.com Follow Me - http://www.twitter.com/bpende Pownce on Me - http://www.pownce.com/bpende

I almost didn't listen because I hate football! but for some reason the Rookie works for me and right now is my favorite Siglerstory!(tm)

I actually didnt want to listen to The Rookie because of the fact that I did not care for football very much. After getting hooked on Earthcrack, Ancestor, and Infected I decided to give it a try and listen to a couple of episodes. I was hooked before the first one was done! The Rookie gave me a better understanding of the game. A kick ass story to say the least. Now I am liking football more and more and while I really dont have a favorite team, and I may get some flak for this, I would have to say that I would rally for the Indianapolis Colts since I am from Indiana. Yes that is right. I said the Indianapolis Colts even though Manning just threw more interceptions in one game than he has in his career. Nocturnal kicks ass so far! Keep up the good work Scott!

I'm a Denver Broncos fan.....always have been...I was raised that way. Gotta stay true to my roots! But, it would freakin' awesome to see them take on the Krakens....I'm sure they'd lose miserably! hehehehe..... Sabrina

I waited a long time before listening to The Rookie and while I loved the story I still can't help thinking 'buncha pussies' whenever I hear talk about football players.......now rugby, that's a sport played by real men who don't need a ton of protection to run around a piece of grass with a ball. UP MUNSTER!

Haven't cared for American football in many years (despite a passing interest in NCAA), but the Rookie damn near snared me. Even though I still think Aussie rules is unbelievably more entertaining to watch, I find myself pausing on a close NFL game while flipping channels. Bring on The Starter. Full disclosure: my sport now and forever is baseball. Go 'stros.

I'm a Broncos fan, too. My whole family (including the dog) is in some manner of blue and orange gear on any given game day. With or without the injuries we've suffered so far this year, my beloved Broncos couldn't even make a dent on the Sky Demolition, much less the Krakens. Although Sam Adams (6'3" - 350#) looks like he could probably flatten a good sized Sklorno by just falling on them. Good thing the two teams are in different leagues - Broncos have a way to go to even make Tier 3 of the GFL... Until that changes, I feel like I can wear Krakens gear with a clear conscience. ------------ KnitWitch

I was not a football fan before, and I am Only interested in Rookie type Alien football now. Something about the inter-species thing really got me interested. I guess it's true, I have a weakness for the strange and unusual type of gaming going on there, Regular football can NEVER measure up to that.