ArmyBengal Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Bengals-in-Hall-of-Fame-Game-vs-Cowboys/ba2de80e-3227-4f46-b864-684dd36e7b16The Bengals drew the first marquee date of the NFL season Wednesday when the NFL announced they are playing in the Aug. 8 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio against the Cowboys at 8 p.m. on NBC. It is the first appearance in the league’s traditional preseason kickoff game for the Bengals since they used it to start their run to the 1988 AFC title.Both franchises are celebrating inductions that take place the day before at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Bengals head coach and long-time assistant Dick LeBeau takes his spot 32 years after he became eligible. Meanwhile, 41-year-old Emmitt Smith, the former Cowboys running back and NFL’s all-time leading rusher, celebrates his first-ballot election.For the first time in 28 years, the game at Fawcett Stadium lines up division champions. The Bengals won the AFC North last season at 10-6 and Dallas won the NFC East at 11-5 in what will be the first ever preseason game between the clubs.“We’re excited to get an early start on the 2010 season against a fellow playoff team from last season,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis in a news release. “It’s a showcase our fans will enjoy, and we’re proud to be a part of the Hall of Fame weekend, honoring some of the league’s greatest players. And any time we think of the Hall of Fame, we think of the fact that our franchise was founded by Paul Brown, one of the greatest Hall of Famers ever.”The Bengals have some MoJo whwen they start the season in Canton. After their other appearance in 1975, a 17-9 loss to the Redskins,they finished with their best winning percentage ever at 11-3 in taking the AFC Central in the middle of the Steelers' heyday. Both clubs are going to play one more preaseason game than everyone else with five and it means they can open their training camps before the other 30 teams. Teams typically open camp 15 days before the opener, which would put camp at Georgetown College underway July 24, a couple of days before the majority of the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow, 5 preseason games huh ?? Training camp starting earlier will at least be fun for us on the board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow, 5 preseason games huh ?? Training camp starting earlier will at least be fun for us on the board... Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I been wondering to,Think we see return of Hard Knocks in Cinci?Best Ratings ever for them and after the Turn Around season you'd think they want a follow up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I been wondering to,Think we see return of Hard Knocks in Cinci?Best Ratings ever for them and after the Turn Around season you'd think they want a follow up No way. There are other cities with their fans who want to see from their team what we saw from ours last training camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYJAQ Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I would absoutely LOVE to see it, but I think HBO will follow it up with a large-market team to keep the momentum going. Call it, the Washington Redskins or Houston Texans.Chicago might be interesting with Martz coming in to deal with the ultimate Diva in Cutler, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Great news. Bengals get the first prime time game of the (pre) season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPimp Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hey, I'm all for 5 pre-season games. Since players like the 3 C's Carson, Chad, and Cedric won't be playing that much, and most likely sit out the entire 5th game, having already played four....It gives us a better chance to see what we've got (or will have) on our roster then. It will also allow 1 more game for development (Like Jerome Simpson/Chase Coffman).I say 5 preseason games is definitely a good thing. Since our starters would most likely play 3 games like any other preseason, its not really any added risk for injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpeldios Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I love this idea. Plus, I already cant wait for more football. And I'd also welcome back another season of hard knocks, but don't expect it to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 August 8, 2010 just became the most important day in Jerome Simpson's football career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ickey44 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Wow, I actually have a reason to watch that game now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwillycuse Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Wow, I actually have a reason to watch that game now.Its the first football game after a LONNNNNGGGGGG offseason.I ALWAYS watch the HOF game. It means football is back. (I only watch a couple quarters though)only 200 days or so away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Wow, I actually have a reason to watch that game now.Havnt watch the HOF game since the Jags-v-Panthers game the year they broke into the league. I think I will watch this one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Agree that after a long offseason, it's always nice to watch at least a little bit of the HOF game and have each year.The Bengals being in it is VERY nice.I think the extra game will go a long way to see how some of the other players currently on the roster and the drafted rookies play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwillycuse Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Agree that after a long offseason, it's always nice to watch at least a little bit of the HOF game and have each year.The Bengals being in it is VERY nice.I think the extra game will go a long way to see how some of the other players currently on the roster and the drafted rookies play.I wonder how hard it is to get tickets to that game. Its only a half an hour from my house.As long as the injuries are down, the extra game is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Agree that after a long offseason, it's always nice to watch at least a little bit of the HOF game and have each year.The Bengals being in it is VERY nice.I think the extra game will go a long way to see how some of the other players currently on the roster and the drafted rookies play.I wonder how hard it is to get tickets to that game. Its only a half an hour from my house.As long as the injuries are down, the extra game is awesome.Oh man, that means you live way to close to Cleveland. Sorry about your luck, what a crap heap of a town. Better than Detroit, though that doesnt say much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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