Who Watches the NFL Draft Live on TV? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Mondak · 04-20-2004, 01:39 PM

Somehow I have been around or available the last few years and watched the draft on TV. Nothing real active mind you, but I have the TV on while I surf the internet and do stuff in the general vicinity of the TV. This year I am kinda excited to hear what teams draft what players and I am looking forward to it. I made sure that I would be around to watch it.

I have a bit of a dilemma this year though (reasons I need TiVO #108). I live on the beach in Southern California and there is a cleanup that day. It starts at 9am (12pm EST for those of you following along at home). Same time as the draft. The most exciting stuff is the first 10 picks or so and I will definitly miss that if I go to the cleanup. I can cleanup the beach anytime on my own and often do, but I would like to spend some time socialising with other "concerned citizens" and get their thoughts on some things (another thread for another time...What is the rule of steel?!!?!?!?! sorry. . . I'm back). I would feel like a pile if I missed it since the meeting place for the cleanup is less than 50 yards from my house!

Oh well - I will prolly miss the draft this year and get the recap, but I was wondering if anyone else watches this thing. Hence the poll.

djtestudo · 04-20-2004, 02:05 PM

Clean your house while the draft is on and you won't feel so bad

Artermis · 04-20-2004, 02:44 PM

I watch it until my team picks and then will do something else for the next two hours until they pick again.

Art

steelerz · 04-20-2004, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by Artermis
I watch it until my team picks and then will do something else for the next two hours until they pick again.

Art

Same here.

spectre · 04-20-2004, 03:07 PM

<--Will be wasting valuable time the week before finals week watching the draft.

buclao · 04-20-2004, 03:19 PM

I'll watch the first round, but beyond that I'm changing the channel.

crewsor · 04-20-2004, 05:41 PM

Even without tivo, you gotta have a VCR. No gots? I would say go to the cleanup. It will be more exciting than the draft anyway. If you can't record it, go to ESPN and read all about it after the cleanup. By the way, way to go on the community volunteerism stuff. Very commendable.

absorbentishe · 04-20-2004, 08:18 PM

First 10 selections, then check back every now and then.

Mondak · 04-20-2004, 09:33 PM

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Originally posted by crewsor
Even without tivo, you gotta have a VCR. No gots? I would say go to the cleanup. It will be more exciting than the draft anyway. If you can't record it, go to ESPN and read all about it after the cleanup.

You know - there is just a different energy to a VCR tape than a TiVo. I will not end up waiting to watch it and instead go and check on ESPN who was drafted and ruin it. No self control fro that sort of thing.

Redlemon · 04-21-2004, 05:11 AM

I put myself down for "read later", but even that was generous. I'll take a quick scan to see what positions the Patriots picked up, but I don't know who any college players are, so it doesn't mean much to me.

And even if it did, who's to say they'll be on the team at the end of preseason? I don't care much until the season starts.

bond007 · 04-21-2004, 07:56 AM

at the least, I'll watch the first 22 picks (which is when the Cowboys are slated to draft).

wrongfullyaccuzd · 04-21-2004, 11:43 AM

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Originally posted by Artermis
I watch it until my team picks and then will do something else for the next two hours until they pick again.

Amen. This year I only have 12 picks to go through before we go, so hopefully everything exciting will have happened by then.

MontanaXVI · 04-21-2004, 02:43 PM

did not have my option up there, every year about half a dozen or so from work all take off early on Saturday and head to our local Hooters and watch the Draft in the company of beautiful half dressed gals feeding our faces

its our yearly tradition

we have done this for probably the last 4 years now and each year its just a little something stupid to look forward to.

Hrothgar · 04-22-2004, 01:34 AM

First round. Then i read what each teams grades are the next day.

clifclav · 04-23-2004, 08:19 AM

Last year when there was a strong sense that the Ravens would be players i watched the whole first round. This year they wont be picking until 51 and I doubt they will do any dealing so I will probably catch bits and pieces and then start paying attention when the Ravens get near.

PS Kyle Boller better knock my socks off this year.

JohnnyRock · 04-23-2004, 09:30 AM

I watch the whole first day [especially when my team may trade for the first pick] and then tune in and out day two...I LOVE THE DRAFT!!!!

Go Big Blue!!!!

djtestudo · 04-23-2004, 09:43 AM

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Originally posted by clifclav
Last year when there was a strong sense that the Ravens would be players i watched the whole first round. This year they wont be picking until 51 and I doubt they will do any dealing so I will probably catch bits and pieces and then start paying attention when the Ravens get near.

PS Kyle Boller better knock my socks off this year.

Dr. Z has us trading up to get our #21 pick back from New England...but then he has us taking Steven Jackson, so take from that what you will.

splck · 04-23-2004, 10:28 AM

I couldn't imagine sitting there and watching a draft.
If you like it, more power too you.

jobu · 04-23-2004, 01:34 PM

the nfl draft is one of my favorite events. i will probably watch the entire first day and on sunday i will flip back and forth. GO BEARS!

View Poll Results: Will you watch the NFL Draft Live?
Already Bought the Chips and Beer!	16	43.24%
If I am Front of the TV and there is Nothing Else on	9	24.32%
Read about it later....Way easier.	5	13.51%
Draft? Boring	7	18.92%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

04-20-2004, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mondak Industrialist Location: Southern California	Who Watches the NFL Draft Live on TV? Somehow I have been around or available the last few years and watched the draft on TV. Nothing real active mind you, but I have the TV on while I surf the internet and do stuff in the general vicinity of the TV. This year I am kinda excited to hear what teams draft what players and I am looking forward to it. I made sure that I would be around to watch it. I have a bit of a dilemma this year though (reasons I need TiVO #108). I live on the beach in Southern California and there is a cleanup that day. It starts at 9am (12pm EST for those of you following along at home). Same time as the draft. The most exciting stuff is the first 10 picks or so and I will definitly miss that if I go to the cleanup. I can cleanup the beach anytime on my own and often do, but I would like to spend some time socialising with other "concerned citizens" and get their thoughts on some things (another thread for another time...What is the rule of steel?!!?!?!?! sorry. . . I'm back). I would feel like a pile if I missed it since the meeting place for the cleanup is less than 50 yards from my house! Oh well - I will prolly miss the draft this year and get the recap, but I was wondering if anyone else watches this thing. Hence the poll.

04-20-2004, 02:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	Clean your house while the draft is on and you won't feel so bad __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

04-20-2004, 03:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	<--Will be wasting valuable time the week before finals week watching the draft. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

04-20-2004, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
crewsor Women want me. Men fear me. Location: Maryland,USA	Even without tivo, you gotta have a VCR. No gots? I would say go to the cleanup. It will be more exciting than the draft anyway. If you can't record it, go to ESPN and read all about it after the cleanup. By the way, way to go on the community volunteerism stuff. Very commendable. __________________ We all have wings, some of us just don't know why.

04-20-2004, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Artermis Insane Location: I live where all the morons live	I watch it until my team picks and then will do something else for the next two hours until they pick again. Art

04-20-2004, 03:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
buclao Insane	I'll watch the first round, but beyond that I'm changing the channel.

04-20-2004, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	First 10 selections, then check back every now and then.

04-21-2004, 05:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	I put myself down for "read later", but even that was generous. I'll take a quick scan to see what positions the Patriots picked up, but I don't know who any college players are, so it doesn't mean much to me. And even if it did, who's to say they'll be on the team at the end of preseason? I don't care much until the season starts. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

04-21-2004, 07:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
bond007 Junkie Location: too far from Texas	at the least, I'll watch the first 22 picks (which is when the Cowboys are slated to draft). Last edited by bond007; 04-21-2004 at 07:58 AM..

04-21-2004, 02:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
MontanaXVI Junkie Location: Go A's!!!!	did not have my option up there, every year about half a dozen or so from work all take off early on Saturday and head to our local Hooters and watch the Draft in the company of beautiful half dressed gals feeding our faces its our yearly tradition we have done this for probably the last 4 years now and each year its just a little something stupid to look forward to. __________________ Spank you very much

04-22-2004, 01:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	First round. Then i read what each teams grades are the next day. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

04-23-2004, 08:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
clifclav absolute relativist Location: D.C.	Last year when there was a strong sense that the Ravens would be players i watched the whole first round. This year they wont be picking until 51 and I doubt they will do any dealing so I will probably catch bits and pieces and then start paying attention when the Ravens get near. PS Kyle Boller better knock my socks off this year. __________________ Neither rain , nor cold, nor dark of night shall.......ahh whatever, just get me a beer!

04-23-2004, 09:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
JohnnyRock Addict Location: Taxachussetts	I watch the whole first day [especially when my team may trade for the first pick] and then tune in and out day two...I LOVE THE DRAFT!!!! Go Big Blue!!!! __________________ Not only do I not know the answer...I don't even know what the question is!!!

04-23-2004, 10:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	I couldn't imagine sitting there and watching a draft. If you like it, more power too you. __________________ nice line eh?

04-23-2004, 01:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
jobu Crazy	the nfl draft is one of my favorite events. i will probably watch the entire first day and on sunday i will flip back and forth. GO BEARS!