|
Source: (consider it)
|
Thread: NFL: The only reason to go to NJ in February
|
Amazing Grace
High Church Protestant
# 95
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by South Coast Kevin:
quote:
Originally posted by Amazing Grace:
Wow, that was an exciting day of football yesterday. One team battling back from a four-score deficit, one game ping-ponging the lead and getting decided in the last seconds. That first game was about as good as American football gets and will be remembered in game history.
I stayed up too late last night listening to KC-Colts on the radio. Totally worth it; what a game!
Totally worth not tuning out after halftime! I thought they were toast after Q3 started with another Luck pick but they got their act together.
It went down late too ... if that last pass that Smith threw had been caught in-bounds the Chiefs probably would have redeemed themselves.
--------------------
WTFWED? "Remember to always be yourself, unless you suck" - the Gator
Memory Eternal! Sheep 3, Phil the Wise Guy, and Jesus' Evil Twin in the SoF Nativity Play
Posts: 6593 | From: Sittin' by the dock of the [SF] bay | Registered: Jul 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
South Coast Kevin
Shipmate
# 16130
|
Posted
Yeah, I nearly did quit and go to bed at halftime but with all the injuries the Chiefs were picking up (what a run of bad luck that was) I thought the match might still have some life in it. It sure had that!
--------------------
My blog - wondering about Christianity in the 21st century, chess, music, politics and other bits and bobs.
Posts: 3309 | From: The south coast (of England) | Registered: Jan 2011
| IP: Logged
|
|
Amazing Grace
High Church Protestant
# 95
|
Posted
The @PeytonsHead parody twitter account often does PSAs. "If you turned the game off - turn it back on again."
Niners-GB game just finished on a last-second field goal. It went back and forth. Three of the four games put the "wild" in "wild card weekend". The only one that wasn't close was the SD game.
--------------------
WTFWED? "Remember to always be yourself, unless you suck" - the Gator
Memory Eternal! Sheep 3, Phil the Wise Guy, and Jesus' Evil Twin in the SoF Nativity Play
Posts: 6593 | From: Sittin' by the dock of the [SF] bay | Registered: Jul 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
Prester John
Shipmate
# 5502
|
Posted
Well I got 50%. Good thing I don't do this for a living, I would be on the dole.
All of these games were great except for the one I missed doing something more important. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
That SF game shouldn't have been as close. Refs were definitely favoring the home team.
Let's see how well I do this next round.
Sat.
Seattle over N.O.. I really think this is Seattle's year.
N.E. over Indy. The Pats are not nearly as forgiving if you turn over the ball four times.
Sun.
S.F. over Carolina. As soon as they thaw out the 49ers will be ready.
Denver over San Diego. The Broncos lackluster defense should still be able to handle Rivers and Manning will rack up enough points to win this one easily.
Posts: 884 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Feb 2004
| IP: Logged
|
|
Barnabas62
Shipmate
# 9110
|
Posted
100%. Wrong.
Bengals had a bad day at the playoffs - again. Packers- 49ers was a good game. After Rodgers' wonder play on 4th and 2 I thought they would sneak it. Which they would have, but for that missed interception. But I think the better team did win in the end.
No more forecasting for me until the Superbowl ...
--------------------
Who is it that you seek? How then shall we live? How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
Posts: 21397 | From: Norfolk UK | Registered: Feb 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
We had our first 0% week in the football pool this week. We did pick Indi, but they didn't cover.
The Broncos lost three games all season, and it just so happens that the three teams that beat them are the three teams left in the AFC playoffs. I like Denver's chances against the Bolts, as I think they would have won that game but for a terrible offside penalty on a San Diego punt that prolonged a drive and allowed Rivers to eat up almost the entire third quarter. Time of possession is going to be key.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Barnabas62
Shipmate
# 9110
|
Posted
/college tangent/
Florida State-Auburn BCS Championship Game at the Rose Bowl was fantastic to watch; a real cliffhanger. Loved it.
/end college tangent/
On the NFL playoffs, drooling at the TV watching prospects. Great match-ups. The one I'd really like to be at the most (because I'd really like to be at any of them!) is 49ers-Panthers.
--------------------
Who is it that you seek? How then shall we live? How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
Posts: 21397 | From: Norfolk UK | Registered: Feb 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Amazing Grace
High Church Protestant
# 95
|
Posted
That bowl game sent the BCS out with a bang!
* As much as I'd like to see "Candlestick-We're Not Dead Yet" (**) in a NO-SF matchup next weekend, I think that the home team is in a good place to win the Battle of Seattle. It's not out of the question for NO to win, but Brees and the rest of the team would need to have a near-flawless game and have help from Seattle (e.g. fumble, int).
* Andrew Luck's got the right stuff to be one of the all-time QB greats but Brady is already there and NE won't let him get away with mistakes like picks. Advantage NE but I guess last weekend's lesson was "it's not over till it's really over with this guy". Hey, it could happen.
* Holy cow, where did that Chargers D come from? They've actually got the possibility to shut Peyton down if they play that well, double-digit underdog status notwithstanding. If Peyton doesn't fold, though, it's Broncs all the way. I'd love to see Peyton in the SB because I think it's "his" year.
* If SF plays a good clean game they can win it, but it will be tough. The Panthers are very, very good and their strengths match against the Niners' own well. This is my "Pick 'em" game - the other three have potential to be runaways (if Luck and/or Brees are having bad days and Manning is on his game).
The schedules are out for the 2014 season and the AFC West and NFC West teams play each other. Brutal. Look for some epic battles, including Alex Smith playing against his old team.
** Although I can assure you from personal experience that it's a lot nicer to look at than to be at or to try to get to.
--------------------
WTFWED? "Remember to always be yourself, unless you suck" - the Gator
Memory Eternal! Sheep 3, Phil the Wise Guy, and Jesus' Evil Twin in the SoF Nativity Play
Posts: 6593 | From: Sittin' by the dock of the [SF] bay | Registered: Jul 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
Re: next year, I always like it when the Broncos are scheduled to play the Seahawks, since they were in the same division when I was growing up. Funny to think that two years ago the two Western divisions were the laughing stocks of the league, and now we are talking about nightmare schedules. Other than the games involving the Rams and the Raiders, that should be some really entertaining football. (If they really wanted a throwback to my childhood and a chance to avoid a guaranteed blackout in the home market, they would find a way to play the Rams-Raiders game in the Coliseum or the Rose Bowl- fat chance, but it would be fun.)
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Amazing Grace
High Church Protestant
# 95
|
Posted
Rams-Raiders in the Rose Bowl would be awesome.
I, too, am amused at the transition of both the NFC Worst and the AFC Worst to leagues to be feared on the schedule. Seattle got into the playoffs three years back (before Harbaugh started in SF) with a sub-.500 record. And two years ago Denver won the division with .500, beating Oakland on tiebreakers.
Interestingly the Raiders-SF game will be in Oakland, instead of in the schmancy new stadium the Niners have in Santa Clara. The last game was marred by fan violence so I'm surprised they didn't move the venue. There was even some talk of "would they send it to London to avoid problems".
--------------------
WTFWED? "Remember to always be yourself, unless you suck" - the Gator
Memory Eternal! Sheep 3, Phil the Wise Guy, and Jesus' Evil Twin in the SoF Nativity Play
Posts: 6593 | From: Sittin' by the dock of the [SF] bay | Registered: Jul 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
Prester John
Shipmate
# 5502
|
Posted
So 100% correct this time.
For the AFC the Pats should win this one. All they have to do is have a decent running game and keep Manning on the sidelines and this is in the bag. That SD/Denver game should not have been as close as it was.
For the NFC my heart says 49ers but my head says Seahawks. That was a good game against Carolina but SF had the benefit of some lousy officiating.
Posts: 884 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Feb 2004
| IP: Logged
|
|
Caissa
Shipmate
# 16710
|
Posted
I am going to miss the first half of the Pats game since my youngest son and I have tickets for the local basketball team. Pats need to establish the running game since the only person who can catch passes downfield seems to be Edelman. It would be karma if Wes Welker puts a nail in our coffin. We should never have let him get away.
Posts: 972 | From: Saint John, N.B. | Registered: Oct 2011
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
Yet it was Welker's mistake that allowed New England to win the first game that otherwise would have certainly resulted in a tie. I think there will be less pressure on him given that the game is in Denver, but he wasn't himself in the San Diego game, as would be expected from someone recovering from two concussions in the last few months and wearing a special protective helmet.
The airways here in Denver are far less concerned about New England running the ball than New England exploiting the absence of starting DB Chris Harris. His departure from the San Diego game coincided with San Diego's offense coming alive. Nobody exploits something like that like Brady and Belichick. At least the backup is going to get the benefit of a full week of balls coming his way to get ready.
It should be nice here (partly cloudy with a high of 57 is the early forecast,) so maybe the Broncos will have an easier time getting the passing game going than they did in the earlier game. I think it will be close, I would not say that any team will have it "in the bag." I wouldn't be surprised if the losing team has 400+ offensive yards. For the Broncos to win, they are going to have to dominate the Patriot's offensive line, which I think they can do- despite their reputation, they are a good rushing defense, certainly better than Indianapolis. They are going to need good play from all of their receivers. If Eric Decker is getting open and making plays, it means Manning has a full arsenal at his hands and it will be a long day for the New England defense. If Manning can't depend on those third or fourth receivers, it might get ugly. And they are going to need to avoid mistakes- frankly, this game might come down to one mistake that costs one team the game.
I pick the Broncos because I am a homer.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Amazing Grace
High Church Protestant
# 95
|
Posted
Apparently it hasn't happened since 2004 or so that all the favorites made it out of Div Round play.
And Jim Harbaugh to the NFC Championship each of his first three years as coach! That's incredible!
As much as I dislike both the Pats and Seahawks (since this is a friendly board, I won't use my usual nicknames for the latter), I think they are in a good position to win this weekend. It's not so much Brady v. Manning, but BELICHEK v. Manning. And BB has Manning's number.
Seattle is a very, very, VERY good team and has an incredible home field advantage (made more incredible by No Sales to California Zip Codes ... stay classy you guys).
I think it's in the realm of possibility for the Niners to pull off a squeaker win in the Battle of Seattle. They are also a very, very, VERY good team. But I think only homers think they have a chance of blowing the Seahawks out. Mind you I think the Seahawks have a chance to go big if they rattle Kaep into turnovers. Clock management is going to be important (and has been tough for Kaep), and I'm down with the conventional wisdom in that it's probably going to come down to one play.
Posts: 6593 | From: Sittin' by the dock of the [SF] bay | Registered: Jul 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
moron
Shipmate
# 206
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Amazing Grace:
And BB has Manning's number.
Acknowledging my previous prediction record here... erm
Broncos by 8.
Peyton's closer to hanging up the cleats.
Posts: 4236 | From: Bentonville | Registered: May 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Amazing Grace
High Church Protestant
# 95
|
Posted
As they say in the movies, "Not today!"
I am delighted to be wrong on this. That was an epic collapse, although they showed signs of life in the fourth quarter.
ETA: hoping I'm as wrong about who wins the next game.
[ 19. January 2014, 22:09: Message edited by: Amazing Grace ]
--------------------
WTFWED? "Remember to always be yourself, unless you suck" - the Gator
Memory Eternal! Sheep 3, Phil the Wise Guy, and Jesus' Evil Twin in the SoF Nativity Play
Posts: 6593 | From: Sittin' by the dock of the [SF] bay | Registered: Jul 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
The5thMary
Shipmate
# 12953
|
Posted
Hot damn! Hot damn, hot damn! The Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl! Yay! What's funny about my cheering is that I didn't give a rat's ass about the Seahawks (I used to call them the Shithawks) when I actually, you know, LIVED in Seattle. Nope, back then I was all about the Mariners (and still am). I suppose my renewed interest in all things Seattle really heated up after my visit in July 2013. I realized just how much I missed the city and the West Coast in particular.
Boy, though... going up against the Denver Broncos... I think the Seahawks are in for a fight. Does anyone else think the Superbowl is way too hyped and sort of a letdown? Too many celebrities and half time shows and silliness in general...
--------------------
God gave me my face but She let me pick my nose.
Posts: 3451 | From: Tacoma, WA USA | Registered: Aug 2007
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
So my preseason Super Bowl pick was dead on. Granted, I went with the two preseason favorites, so it's not much to brag about.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Barnabas62
Shipmate
# 9110
|
Posted
Poor officiating in the 49ers-Seahawks game. I think Colin Kaepernick is a terrific talent. Sad thing is that he both gave the 49ers a chance, then blew their last chance. Made a mistake, this time. Normally really good in the clutch. Seahawks D is outstanding.
Great Super Bowl to look forward to. Watching with UK friends, sorting out 'which home'. Think Broncos will just do it. Peyton has been brilliant this season and I'd like to see the Broncos win just for him. But this one looks close, competitive. Best offence v best defence. Love it!
[ 21. January 2014, 13:29: Message edited by: Barnabas62 ]
--------------------
Who is it that you seek? How then shall we live? How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
Posts: 21397 | From: Norfolk UK | Registered: Feb 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
From here on out, all of my posts should be taken with a grain of salt, whereas, as stated above, I am a homer with a distinct rooting interest in this game.
The early key to the game that I am thinking about is Seattle's top pass rush against the Bronco's best in the league pass protecting offensive line. Seattle has beaten New Orleans twice, which seems to indicate that they can use the rush to beat a dangerous passer. However, between Manning's ability to spot rushes before they happen, his ability to get rid of the ball quickly, and the line's ability to actually pick up the rush (Manning was only touched once on Sunday and has yet to be knocked down in the playoffs), you might have the tonic to their biggest threat.
I'm hoping that the Richard Sherman story dies down. Back in the day, anyone who happened to watch on TV might have said something about a really intense interview, and it would have blown over by yesterday afternoon. Now, everyone needs to have an opinion, idiots on Twitter who have no business sharing their opinion get an equal voice, and it goes on and on. I'm sure he would just rather start preparing to face the best passing offense in the league.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Sioni Sais
Shipmate
# 5713
|
Posted
I've borrowed this in part from Eldest Son who believes that the weather could play a part in this game. Seattle's stadium is more exposed than most so his feeling is that, if it does turn out to be close, Seattle may gain a small advantage due to the weather if it's a cold wintry day in NJ in early February. Not as likely, or as wintry, as it would be at Lambeau Field, just pretty damn cold.
What do people who know a bit more about the teams and the effect of conditions on football think of that? For example, are FGs more important in cold weather games or does it still depend on each team's regular game plan?
[ 21. January 2014, 17:09: Message edited by: Sioni Sais ]
--------------------
"He isn't Doctor Who, he's The Doctor"
(Paul Sinha, BBC)
Posts: 24276 | From: Newport, Wales | Registered: Apr 2004
| IP: Logged
|
|
lilBuddha
Shipmate
# 14333
|
Posted
Tired of hearing about Sherman? How about Goodell eliminating the extra point?
--------------------
I put on my rockin' shoes in the morning
Hallellou, hallellou
Posts: 17627 | From: the round earth's imagined corners | Registered: Dec 2008
| IP: Logged
|
|
Prester John
Shipmate
# 5502
|
Posted
That was depressing. Lamentations-level depressing. The officiating was bad but to be perfectly frank, horrible officiating helped get the 49ers to the NFC game. Now that I have gotten rid of the sack cloth and ashes I still think this is Seattle's to win. I hope Manning toasts Seattle but I am not optimistic.
As for Sherman- there was plenty of jawing on both sides. Harbaugh throws a fit every time a call doesn't go his way. Sherman just happened to be the most vocal.
Posts: 884 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Feb 2004
| IP: Logged
|
|
Prester John
Shipmate
# 5502
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by lilBuddha:
Tired of hearing about Sherman? How about Goodell eliminating the extra point?
I don't know what I hate more- this or the idea recently floated by Jerry Jones to expand the playoffs. Probably the expanded playoffs. This is not hockey or basketball where just about everyone can make the playoffs. It makes regular season games- in particular non-divisional games less important.
Posts: 884 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Feb 2004
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by lilBuddha:
Tired of hearing about Sherman? How about Goodell eliminating the extra point?
One of my fondest memories of watching football was the game where the Saints got the ball down by 7 with a second left, playoff birth on the line, managed to pull multiple laterals off and score a touchdown, only to have the kicker miss the extra point. And I was kind of rooting for the Saints.
I guess the idea is that the point is nearly automatic at this point, so you are risking injury on a play which literally 99% of the time (I saw the statistic) results in a successful try. I like the proposal where you have to kick from the spot where the player scores, Rugby style. But I hate the talk about the elimination of kicking from the game.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
lilBuddha
Shipmate
# 14333
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Prester John:
quote:
Originally posted by lilBuddha:
Tired of hearing about Sherman? How about Goodell eliminating the extra point?
I don't know what I hate more- this or the idea recently floated by Jerry Jones to expand the playoffs. Probably the expanded playoffs. This is not hockey or basketball where just about everyone can make the playoffs. It makes regular season games- in particular non-divisional games less important.
I had thought one reason the American Football season and playoff were so relatively short was the injury and damage taken my the players. What would extra games do to their overall health?
--------------------
I put on my rockin' shoes in the morning
Hallellou, hallellou
Posts: 17627 | From: the round earth's imagined corners | Registered: Dec 2008
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
Realistically, you are adding two more total games, meaning that four teams play one more game than they otherwise might have. So I don't think it would be quite as controversial as adding two more regular season games, which I doubt the player's union would ever allow.
I personally do not think the playoffs were lacking because Pittsburgh and Arizona missed out. I doubt they would have survived the first weekend. But I bet money wins out on this one. I'm sure CBS would have loved to air a Pittsburgh-New England game, as it would have drawn a good rating. We have some friends who run a bicycle taxi business, and they run from St. Patrick's day to the last Bronco home game; those kind of folks would benefit from an extra game. So it probably will happen.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
moron
Shipmate
# 206
|
Posted
Broncos win 34 to 17 (I hope) as Seattle's defense just can't match The Manning Machine.
And Marshawn Lynch is one very interesting fellow... unabashedly not glib.
one story
oops
[ 01. February 2014, 22:11: Message edited by: moron ]
Posts: 4236 | From: Bentonville | Registered: May 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Barnabas62
Shipmate
# 9110
|
Posted
Extra point. Hope they keep it, in order to keep the two point option. I guess they could could go for the Rugby option, or maybe a couple of wider points for conversion kicks if the touchdown is made near the sideline. I like the two point option a lot.
--------------------
Who is it that you seek? How then shall we live? How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
Posts: 21397 | From: Norfolk UK | Registered: Feb 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
I think that they are planning on preserving the two point conversion option- you either get seven points or six and a shot at two.
I think Denver's offense throws enough wrinkles into the game to keep Seattle guessing and honest. Meanwhile, the Denver defensive line steps up for the third time in the Playoffs and bottles up the Seattle run game until they have to start passing to keep up. But I'm a homer.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
When I was growing up, there was a man who used to come to church every Sunday in his game day attire. Puffy pants with orange and blue lightning patterns (Zubaz pants, for those who remember them) and a jersey. He was on the reading rotation, and if he happened to be reading, he had a nicer Broncos vest and tie combination, which I'm sure just slipped in under the dress code for readers.
Who knew that guy was such a trend setter? We all dressed like him today. (I have a nice orange and blue plaid bow tie that my wife gave me, so I get to be a little more subtle.)
(Just because you guys will appreciate this, there was a Deacon at the Episcopal Cathedral back in the 80s who was a talented quilter. As a joke, she made a set of vestments including chasuble in Orange and Blue for an 80s Bronco Super Bowl trip. They have never been used, but I am sure they are still stored at the Cathedral.)
Go Broncos!
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Barnabas62
Shipmate
# 9110
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Og, King of Bashan:
I think that they are planning on preserving the two point conversion option- you either get seven points or six and a shot at two.
OK, that's better, missed the small print. How many PATs are missed per season? Pretty small number and percentage I suppose. But not zero.
--------------------
Who is it that you seek? How then shall we live? How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
Posts: 21397 | From: Norfolk UK | Registered: Feb 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
They hit literally 99% of them. You get the odd miss, but for the most part, you are risking injury on an all but guaranteed point.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
moron
Shipmate
# 206
|
Posted
Enjoying the pregame stuff more than I usually do - ISTM there's some kind of uplifting without being too cheesy just about the right amount of enthusiastic patriotism as a theme.
I should say again how much I appreciate people posting on my threads, and just how great this place can be.
TYVM.
Posts: 4236 | From: Bentonville | Registered: May 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Barnabas62
Shipmate
# 9110
|
Posted
... and ...
looks like we have a blow-out Superbowl. Seattle D is just dominating, Seattle O is more than good enough, and Seattle Special Teams have now got in on the act too.
Would not have figured on this.
--------------------
Who is it that you seek? How then shall we live? How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
Posts: 21397 | From: Norfolk UK | Registered: Feb 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og: Thread Killer
Ship's token CN Mennonite
# 3200
|
Posted
The commercials were not much better then the game.
Stunningly bad tackling by Denver.
Hate to say it, but my first thought when seeing that safety as the first play thing was how did a Singapore gambling syndicate get leverage on an NFL centre? Not true of course but...that was weird.
[ 03. February 2014, 02:10: Message edited by: Og: Thread Killer ]
--------------------
I wish I was seeking justice loving mercy and walking humbly but... "Cease to lament for that thou canst not help, And study help for that which thou lament'st."
Posts: 5025 | From: Toronto | Registered: Aug 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
That was the second time in at least five years that the game started with a safety. Anyone who took that prop bet made some money.
Other than that, crap. Offensive line got demolished, end of game. Yeah, crap.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Lyda*Rose
Ship's broken porthole
# 4544
|
Posted
When Peyton Manning spent the first ten minutes of the game looking sad rather than mad, I was pretty sure it was all up.
--------------------
"Dear God, whose name I do not know - thank you for my life. I forgot how BIG... thank you. Thank you for my life." ~from Joe Vs the Volcano
Posts: 21377 | From: CA | Registered: May 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
mousethief
Ship's Thieving Rodent
# 953
|
Posted
We out in 12th Man Land are glad to stick it to the naysayers and Seattle-haters who have been dissing the Hawks for the last month. Bite us.
--------------------
This is the last sig I'll ever write for you...
Posts: 63536 | From: Washington | Registered: Jul 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Barnabas62
Shipmate
# 9110
|
Posted
Congrats to Seahawks and fans. They really did a job on the Broncos. Makes the 49ers look like second best team this pet season.
Most one sided Superbowl since the year of the Refrigerator. Many more so? In Super Bowl XX, the Patriots scored first, then got flattened. In this one, Denver just got flattened.
[ 03. February 2014, 10:59: Message edited by: Barnabas62 ]
--------------------
Who is it that you seek? How then shall we live? How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?
Posts: 21397 | From: Norfolk UK | Registered: Feb 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Mere Nick
Shipmate
# 11827
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by mousethief:
We out in 12th Man Land are glad to stick it to the naysayers and Seattle-haters who have been dissing the Hawks for the last month. Bite us.
Well, it is obvious that what made all the difference for the Seahawks is that Wilson played some baseball for the Asheville Tourists.
--------------------
"Well that's it, boys. I've been redeemed. The preacher's done warshed away all my sins and transgressions. It's the straight and narrow from here on out, and heaven everlasting's my reward."
Delmar O'Donnell
Posts: 2797 | From: West Carolina | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Og, King of Bashan
Ship's giant Amorite
# 9562
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Barnabas62:
Most one sided Superbowl since the year of the Refrigerator. Many more so? In Super Bowl XX, the Patriots scored first, then got flattened. In this one, Denver just got flattened.
Oh no no no. I lived through 1990's 55-10 drubbing of the Broncos by Joe Montana. I'm not letting anyone (other than maybe Bills fans) get away with claiming that their team holds a candle to the Broncos in spectacular Super Bowl failures.
--------------------
"I like to eat crawfish and drink beer. That's despair?" ― Walker Percy
Posts: 3259 | From: Denver, Colorado, USA | Registered: May 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Imaginary Friend
Real to you
# 186
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by mousethief:
We out in 12th Man Land are glad to stick it to the naysayers and Seattle-haters who have been dissing the Hawks for the last month. Bite us.
This is what makes sports worthwhile.
--------------------
"We had a good team on paper. Unfortunately, the game was played on grass."
Brian Clough
Posts: 9455 | From: Left a bit... Right a bit... | Registered: May 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
lilBuddha
Shipmate
# 14333
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by mousethief:
We out in 12th Man Land
I missed the game and have only read one report at this time and it was focused on Manning's poise after the loss.
But the 12th Man thing: should the NFL enforce the noise limits? I am not stating the Super Bowl would have ended with a Denver win without the noise, but it has to have had an effect.
Note: this question is based on reports of other games and a tangential comment made in the report mentioned above.
--------------------
I put on my rockin' shoes in the morning
Hallellou, hallellou
Posts: 17627 | From: the round earth's imagined corners | Registered: Dec 2008
| IP: Logged
|
|
Mere Nick
Shipmate
# 11827
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by lilBuddha:
But the 12th Man thing: should the NFL enforce the noise limits?
No. Bring on the vuvuzelas.
--------------------
"Well that's it, boys. I've been redeemed. The preacher's done warshed away all my sins and transgressions. It's the straight and narrow from here on out, and heaven everlasting's my reward."
Delmar O'Donnell
Posts: 2797 | From: West Carolina | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Kyzyl
Ship's dog
# 374
|
Posted
There is only one 12th Man and it ain't in Seattle. Gig 'em! Kyzyl, TAMU '81 & '85
Real 12th Man
--------------------
I need a quote.
Posts: 668 | From: Wapasha's Prairie | Registered: Jun 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
mousethief
Ship's Thieving Rodent
# 953
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Kyzyl:
There is only one 12th Man and it ain't in Seattle. Gig 'em! Kyzyl, TAMU '81 & '85
Real 12th Man
Bah. Those whores sold out.
--------------------
This is the last sig I'll ever write for you...
Posts: 63536 | From: Washington | Registered: Jul 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Lyda*Rose
Ship's broken porthole
# 4544
|
Posted
...and the johns bought it. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
--------------------
"Dear God, whose name I do not know - thank you for my life. I forgot how BIG... thank you. Thank you for my life." ~from Joe Vs the Volcano
Posts: 21377 | From: CA | Registered: May 2003
| IP: Logged
|
|
mousethief
Ship's Thieving Rodent
# 953
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Lyda*Rose:
...and the johns bought it.
Touché.
--------------------
This is the last sig I'll ever write for you...
Posts: 63536 | From: Washington | Registered: Jul 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Imaginary Friend
Real to you
# 186
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by lilBuddha:
should the NFL enforce the noise limits?
That's actually a serious suggestion?
If they do it will further ingrain my opinion that the NFL is not a sporting competition so much as an excuse for rich people to make even more money.
--------------------
"We had a good team on paper. Unfortunately, the game was played on grass."
Brian Clough
Posts: 9455 | From: Left a bit... Right a bit... | Registered: May 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Printer-friendly view
