cliaz Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 This was a topic at work today. In fact, we had 6 principle engineers, 4 operational engineers, 2 project managers and 1 operations manager (combined we had 1x PhD in Physics, 1x Masters Degree in Advanced Game Theory, 1 Masters in aeronautical engineering, & 3x undergrads in various IT degrees all applying their formulas on the issue) all discussing what I am about to lay out for you all for this pole. You are offered $40k, cash and tax free, if you can, willingly and to the best of your ability, purposely miss all NFL activities for an entire season. I'm talking about training camp/preseason, regular season, playoffs, and super bowl. You could not do any of the following: -watch any sports shows on TV -listen to any sports shows on the radio -read any sports articles on line -read any player rankings on fantasy football sites There would be understanding on the issue of incidental viewing such as a new cast new breaks, magazine covers, etc. 7 said yes 3 said no 3 undecided As for me, I don't think I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 A rare cliaz poll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 easily +1 but my wife was reading this and said, oh hell no you couldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I could do it for 10k and likely signifigantly less (and get a grap load of stuff done with the free time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitansFan Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'll be honest and say I'd never make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'd like to think I could but I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 A year ago I'd say no way. Now, however, it would be easy. Stock market>Fantasy Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yes, but could I still have my 74 leagues I play in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I would say I could... but I would still watch every game remembering who was on my dynasty rosters that I'm not actively managing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Easy. Yes. PS - $40k tax free = approx $55k pretax ... that's about $4700 / month ... there is no way I turn down that for the NFL ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'd like to think I could but I doubt it. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I could do it for 10k and likely signifigantly less (and get a grap load of stuff done with the free time) my thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Easy. Yes. PS - $40k tax free = approx $55k pretax ... that's about $4700 / month ... there is no way I turn down that for the NFL ... Yep, easily. Football is a hobby. That much cash is the real deal. Besides, set some of that aside for better season tickets NEXT year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Easily. Then I could devote more time to my Dynasty Fantasy Baseball teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 It would get tougher after New Years during the playoff/Super Bowl, but yes I could do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 You are offered $40k, cash and tax free, if you can, willingly and to the best of your ability, purposely miss all NFL activities for an entire season. I'm talking about training camp/preseason, regular season, playoffs, and super bowl. You could not do any of the following: -watch any sports shows on TV -listen to any sports shows on the radio -read any sports articles on line -read any player rankings on fantasy football sites I would say I could... but I would still watch every game remembering who was on my dynasty rosters that I'm not actively managing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 easy as pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I could do it for 10k and likely signifigantly less (and get a grap load of stuff done with the free time) I'm leaning more and more this way as it is. So, yes, I would do it for a fraction of $40K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 easily My exact answer without giving it a second thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I live near Cleveland. We avoid all news every season after about week 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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