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According to my research the association was also reported by UPI that was published nationwide and was titled "4 Grid Leagues Form Nationwide Group" (without mentioning the Midwest Professional Football League). At first I was sure that the "Texas League" was a different name for the Southwestern Football League, but now I think that it was something to it (maybe a proposed league or something). It worth looking it up, but at least keep in as an anecdote --Ccui123 (talk) 22:29, 12 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Ccui123: I chose to include the May 1972 article from Des Moines Tribune because the wire article from the AP in March 1972 said it was still waiting for one or two more teams to join. I assume they all did by May 1972. I'll add back Texas League, maybe it's different. Eagles 24/7 (C) 23:00, 12 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I just remembered something, Arthur Arkush from the Pro Football Weekly was involved with the Trans-American Football League and was later tried to established new football league in the region. Maybe "the Texas League" was related to his attempts (but it may be also me trying to fit a square peg into a round hole...).--Ccui123 (talk) 12:16, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

@Ccui123: I'm not seeing anything connecting the two. Eagles 24/7 (C) 16:29, 13 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Good evening. I know it's been awhile since we last talked, but do you still have any plans to design a Bill Parcells coaching tree for the Coaching tree page? Let me know if you'd be able to eventually do so. Thank you for your time. Hope to hear back from you soon. Mr. Brain (talk) 01:42, 26 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I know you have been PRODing and taking a good number these non-notable USFL player articles. I have been draftifying the other ones in hopes that the editor will understand policy and try to work on them there. I've been trying to communicate and provide links to Karate LemonLime but he either is unable or does not want to communicate. Do you think it would help for you to leave a message given you're an admin? I'm starting to get at wits end and I feel like its now bordering on WP:CIR and WP:COMMUNICATE territory. Best, GPL93 (talk) 16:20, 1 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@GPL93: Thank you for your message. I have blocked the user from editing in the mainspace until they acknowledge the messages on their talk page and prevent them from creating new articles. I do not think a message from me would have helped the situation, as the user does not seem to have read any of the messages on their talk page so far. Eagles 24/7 (C) 17:52, 1 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. Looks like it worked like a charm. Best, GPL93 (talk) 18:38, 1 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the heads up on WP:NGRIDIRON, completely missed that discussion. Dan arndt (talk) 15:29, 2 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• So I'm not sure if ANI is necessary or not, but there is a similar situation with an editor who is finally communicating after a threat of ANI but is essentially creating stubs with poor sourcing. Despite attempts to give them advice, they are still creating mainspace articles and then now just asking other editors to fix all of the mistakes. GPL93 (talk) 17:11, 31 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• @GPL93: I've blocked NateDawg652 from editing in mainspace for now. Repeated warnings to start articles in draftspace have not been heeded, and the user is creating messes for other users to clean up. They can be unblocked once they demonstrate an understanding for WP:N and WP:GNG. Eagles 24/7 (C) 11:42, 1 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

A belated thank you. Sadly, it looks like NateDawg652 decided to resort to sockpuppetry before heading your advice. I'm sure there will be another editor who ignores policy and refuses to communicate soon enough because they all seem to be interested in American football for some reason. Best, GPL93 (talk) 20:18, 10 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 02:45, 10 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I had a question regarding the listing of players between Defensive end and Outside linebacker. Those two are very interchangeable and are entirely based on the defensive scheme of the team. In cases where coaching and personnel changes, and they announce what type of defense they will be running (3-4 vs 4-3), wouldn’t it be safe to change pass rush positions accordingly? I changed many of those prior to my original edit ban, which may have been part of the reason. But the Bears have announced they are switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3, so players like robert quinn and others would change from outside linebacker to defensive end. This also goes for other teams so I was just wondering if it would be acceptable to make this change at this time. Bears247 (talk) 00:28, 14 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Bears247: Why should I continue wasting my time explaining Wikipedia's policies to you when you just ignore everything I say anyway? [1] [2] [3] [4] Eagles 24/7 (C) 15:20, 14 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I see that you linked a few of my previous edits, and I assume that is to prove some sort of point for lack of citing. In those instances their is nothing to cite (RG3 and Leggett). It was a community consensus based edit on differing between former and free agent, and I looked on the community page and saw the discussion about waiting 2 years rather than 1. Nothing their to cite, just be going back and correcting things to match the new consensus on wiki. sorry for trying to help. Bears247 (talk) 16:51, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Bears247: No, that is not what I was referencing, and this is exactly the problem. Please read through my response in the second link again, and if you still don't understand, keep reading it until you do. Eagles 24/7 (C) 16:53, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

{{re}} I see. You mentioned that you wouldn’t bother doing it, but it wouldn’t be an issue if I did so would it? Just something that isn’t necessarily needed? Bears247 (talk) 17:01, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Eagles247: sorry i’m trying to learn how this works Bears247 (talk) 17:02, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Bears247: No, it's not explicitly an issue, but you directly asked me if I'd "prefer" that you make these changes. I said I would not bother with them, and you proceeded to make them anyway. Why did you ask for my opinion if you were going to ignore it anyway? Eagles 24/7 (C) 17:06, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Eagles247: I asked because if you would have told me you did not want me to do it I would not have. Your response made it sound as if it did not make a difference either way, and I preferred that I just get it done so all pages follow the same time frame. Bears247 (talk) 17:17, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Bears247: Okay, that's fine, but you did not respond at the time so I was surprised to see you go against my advice. As a heads up, Template:Infobox NFL player now has some changes to it. When you write "Free agent" in the |current_team= parameter, it is the same as if you leave the field empty. Therefore, there is now no need to write "Free agent" at all; just leave the field blank. You can add a player's number to the |number= parameter whether that player is explicitly retired, a free agent, or whatever. This future-proofs the infoboxes, so there is no longer a need to go back and switch over players' infoboxes after set amounts of time. Eagles 24/7 (C) 17:27, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

so what would your response in answer be to the original question about listing pass rusher positions. I would just like to know for future edits and when it would be acceptable to change this. Bears247 (talk) 01:19, 21 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Bears247: If a source does not exist for the player changing positions, you can't add it. Eagles 24/7 (C) 01:21, 21 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The this edit history is very similar (mostly focused on USFL and Fan Controlled Football League). At the least, the editor is editing disruptively and adding photos that are clear copyvios. Best, GPL93 (talk) 16:15, 15 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@GPL93: They've already been indeffed. Not 100% sure about the connection to Mdelnegro12, but this one appears more likely to be their sock. Eagles 24/7 (C) 14:03, 16 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed. It does look like NflFanInEditing has begun socking as well and I have started an SPI. Best, GPL93 (talk) 16:37, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@GPL93: Good catch, I was reverting their edits earlier today and didn't make the connection. Reviewing their edits again, they're clearly a sock. I've blocked the account and left a note on the SPI page. Thanks! Eagles 24/7 (C) 16:48, 17 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

22:52, 15 April 2022 (UTC)

Are teams in The Spring League no longer added to player infoboxes? Thanks. BeanieFan11 (talk) 00:17, 19 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@BeanieFan11: I usually don't add them since the league was non-paid. This was the only discussion at WT:NFL about it, with one editor agreeing. Could be worth another discussion if you wanted to post about it. Eagles 24/7 (C) 00:47, 19 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I'm annoyed you took nakobe Dean but how did the draft go for the eagles for us pats it was terrible GoPats6745 (talk) 22:28, 1 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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I don't feel I should lose my new page patroller user rights just because I created 2 pages people didn't like. I've never vandalized any pages. I'm a good page reviewer.Vincelord (talk) 14:53, 16 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

FYI, Eagles247 since Vincelord didn't notify you and this is definitely related to you, they've requested rights back at Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#Vincelord._appeal_to_get_back_new_page_patroller_rights. PRAXIDICAE💕 14:31, 17 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Praxidicae: Thanks! Eagles 24/7 (C) 21:03, 17 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Happy First Edit Day! Hi Eagles247! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy anniversary of the day you made your first edit and became a Wikipedian! interstatefive  (talk) - just another roadgeek 00:03, 29 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	For your significant contributions over the years.... Keep it up! Volten001 ☎ 02:22, 29 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Happy First Edit Day! Hi Eagles247! On behalf of the Birthday Committee, I'd like to wish you a very happy anniversary of the day you made your first edit and became a Wikipedian! Comr Melody Idoghor (talk) 06:07, 29 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Looks like our friend is back 199.33.32.245 (talk · contribs · WHOIS) Yankees10 22:06, 13 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Yankees10: Yep, thanks! Also at 2600:1700:2B30:22C0:0:0:0:0/64 (talk · contribs · WHOIS). Eagles 24/7 (C) 12:04, 14 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Is this the same friend who has left you love notes the last two mornings? – Muboshgu (talk) 14:49, 14 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Muboshgu: Could be, but I find it unlikely. Eagles 24/7 (C) 20:01, 16 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

This person legit doesn't stop. 24.201.8.149 (talk · contribs · WHOIS).-- Yankees10 03:55, 11 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Yankees10: Thanks, blocked. Keep 'em coming. Eagles 24/7 (C) 00:50, 13 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

2607:F380:828:FA00:0:0:0:588C (talk · contribs · WHOIS)-- Yankees10 00:24, 23 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Yankees10: Blocked. Eagles 24/7 (C) 12:59, 23 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

130.65.254.15 (talk · contribs · WHOIS)-- Yankees10 22:32, 6 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Yankees10: Blocked, thanks! Eagles 24/7 (C) 13:40, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello. On that revert to Cooper Kupp, you had wiped out my recent changes as well. Was that intentional? If not, can you restore mine? Thanks. Red Director (talk) 16:22, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Red Director: I've restored your intermediate edits to the page. Eagles 24/7 (C) 17:53, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Just didn't know if I messed up somewhere. Keep up the good fight on here! I see you are in a fight with a rogue IP. Red Director (talk) 17:54, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Red Director: Nope, you're good! Sorry about that. That IP likes to edit seemingly every line of text in a page, and all in the same edit, so it is difficult to undo just their edits if they aren't the most recent editor. If you come across edits like theirs in the future, feel free to drop me a line here so I can whack them. Thanks! Eagles 24/7 (C) 17:59, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I just noticed you're deletion of Jamal Pettigrew under G5. I don't think that would apply in this case, as I thought I saw someone other than the sock make "substantial edits" to the article. Let me know if I'm wrong. BeanieFan11 (talk) 15:53, 25 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@BeanieFan11: Saw those edits, and thought it was a close call. I can restore the page if you'd like, but do you think it'd survive an AfD? The only references in the article at the time of deletion were from his college team bios, an article about the Southland Conference postponing the 2020 season, and his Rams bio. Eagles 24/7 (C) 16:03, 25 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Team 9 roster has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the entry on the Templates for discussion page. WikiCleanerMan (talk) 22:22, 28 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Your edits are simplifying me the job to translate articles from english wikipedia to French Wikipedia.

In the French one, there isn't a lot of people who are working on the NFL project.

Cordially,

AQuebecBoy (talk) 21:07, 28 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]