For Texas1928 and other gridiron fans- a DU Football Group.

[Beware the Beast Man]

I know he posted this about a week ago, but haven't seen anything about it since- how about a Football Group? This way, we can all discuss our favorite rivalries without clogging up the Lounge this fall. What say you?


PS- tex, if the group is already happening, please let me know. Thanks!

[bicentennial_baby]

1. I'm in!

:bounce:

[kick-ass-bob]

2. Count me in.

Did I do this for the other? I remember that one too...

[trotsky]

3. Casting my vote!

Though some might say we already have the Sports group.

[trotsky]

6. Kick

:kick:

[madinmaryland]

4. Count me in.

Is it football season yet. Can't take anymore baseball.

[texas1928]

5. HECK YEAH

I lost track of the other post. There were a lot of people interested, but not enough people with stars.

[babylonsister]

7. I'm in-I'll support my Giants-someone has to! nt

[On the Road]

11. I'm in, Too

Also a Giant supporter. Very excited about this year.

[MiniMandaRuth]

8. i'm in

go Seahawks.

[kick-ass-bob]

9. I see 6 so far (or do you count too?)

so that would be 7.

We need 10 starred people!

[Zuni]

10. I vote yes

:woohoo:

Baltimore Ravens in '05!

[texas1928]

12. Not going on yet.

I have not been able to think of a mission statement for the group.

[Beware the Beast Man]

13. Between this thread and yours, do we have 10?

I'm not sure if the same people responded. I could always use the "Search" function! :P

[texas1928]

15. Yeah we got enought.

I looked it up. And more donors had responded. After, and I did not look at it.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3636342

[Beware the Beast Man]

16. Sweet!

:bounce:

[trotsky]

18. So what next? How do we get the group created? n/t

[dr.zoidberg]

14. Yes! Count me in! n/t

[JohnKleeb]

17. interestied

go steelers.

[October]

19. Definitely!

Great idea.

[texas1928]

20. So who here wants to right a mission statement for the group?

I can not think of one.

[Beware the Beast Man]

22. I'll do it.

:thumbsup:

[Taverner]

21. That would never work - we'd all have to remind Texas fans

That their teams SUCK!!! ;)

[jandrok]

23. Horns RULE, baybeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Look for an outright Big 12 South title this year, and a shot in a major bowl for the mighty, mighty Longhorns.

You can also look for an improved Texas A&M team, a very, very good Texas Tech team (last seen beating the shit out of Cal)and maybe a surprise or two from some other fine Texas teams.

[Taverner]

27. Yeah yeah yeah, all talk

[jandrok]

29. After invading Pasadena like we did last year, I figured.....

....that there would hard feelings. You guys will get over it, though. Bevo must have left one too many happy patties all over your turf. Oh, well. Look for another Top 5 finish for the boys, and maybe a Heisman nod for Vince Young.

Go Horns!

[Taverner]

33. Shoulda been Cal

They were the #1 team that year

[jandrok]

34. Yeah, and they got smoked 45-31 in a 2nd tier bowl.

By Texas Tech. Cal wasn't worthy.

[Beware the Beast Man]

24. OK, here's the mission statement:

Welcome to the DU Football group. This is a forum to discuss American football on the professional, collegiate, or scholastic level. It will also provide a bit of relief for those DUers who do not share the same enthusiasm for the sport as we do. All facets of the game will be discussed, including news, history, stats, fantasy leagues, and friendly rivalries. So grab a cold one, park yourself on the couch, and enjoy!

[bicentennial_baby]

26. Sounds good!

:thumbsup:

[texas1928]

28. Cool.

Works for me.

[texas1928]

30. Ok now we just need to mail this thread and mine to an Admin.

1. Start one discussion thread in the forum of your choice to tell people about your idea for a DU Group.

2. In that thread, you must get responses from at least ten DU members who agree to be active participants in the suggested DU Group. All ten members to respond must have donor stars.

3. In that thread, members must agree on a proposed mission statement for the DU Group.

4. When enough members have signed on to join the group and have agreed on a proposed mission statement, one member must officially suggest the DU Group to a DU Administrator (Skinner, EarlG, or Elad), by sending an email. Please be sure to include a link to the thread where members have discussed the proposed Group.

5. The Administrators will consider the request and make a decision. The Administrators will either 1) Accept the Group as it is proposed, 2) Deny the Group outright, or 3) Ask for changes to the Group or its mission statement which would be necessary for its approval.

6. Once the suggested Group has been accepted by the Administrators, the Administrators will create a new DU Group in the "DU Groups" Category forum, and pin the mission statement of that Group to the top of that Group's forum.

If you are considering a DU Group on a controversial topic, the Administrators would appreciate if you contacted us before collecting your ten members, so we may discuss any sensitive issues. This courtesy will increase the chance that your Group is approved. Also, please be aware that proposed Groups that are redundant with existing DU Forums are unlikely to be approved.

If you have any questions, please contact a forum Administrator.

Skinner
EarlG
Elad

Democratic Underground Administrators

[Beware the Beast Man]

31. Done!

:thumbsup:

[sasquatch]

25. I could go either way on a football group

I'mm still gonna post game threads in the lounge though.

[dajoki]

32. i am definately in

FOOTBALL!! YEAH!!:woohoo:

[democracyindanger]

35. I'm in, because PAC-10 FOOTBALL IS THE BEST FOOTBALL

Yep. I said it.

[Champ]

36. Blue 42

I'm in

[southlandshari]

37. I know we have enough votes, here, but I want to be counted, too

My interest is in NCAA football - SEC rules!!!!

[Allenberg]

38. How did I miss this?

:D

[Stephist]

39. YES!

I need a place to celebrate when Nebraska proves last year was a fluke and returns to a bowl game with a sterling 6-5 record;-)

[driver8]

40. Oh yeah...Let's Go Buffalo!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in...