It's Championship Sunday: Do you know where your bigscreen TV is?
I gotta say that I'm more excited about today's conference championships than any in years, mostly because of the old school nature of the Giants taking on the Packers on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. Honestly, for a real football fan, with all these new stadiums, some of them indoor, many with astroturf, does it get any better than this?
Add in the whole story line of an aging Brett Favre, having been written off by so many sportswriters, fans, and pundits, possibly taking his team back to the Super Bowl. If that's not why we watch sports, what is?
So, who do you like here, and why?
As for the Patriots and Chargers, if you're not a New England fan, and aren't rooting for the underdog here, please explain why? Would you really root for Goliath if present at that historic matchup? Would there be anything more delicious than a banged-up team from Southern California going into frozen Foxboro and stickin' it to the cocky Patriots and their cocky fans? Or, is a marquee matchup between Brett and Tom in the Super Bowl so desirable that David should take a fall for our future entertainment pleasure?
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Delicious?
January 20, 2008 - 10:49 ET by OldSailor88I smell a Noel Sheppard San Diego bias in that one. Cocky Patriots and cocky fans? Noel......are you a hater?
Stultus est sicut stultus facit
Hey 88.. I think you
January 20, 2008 - 10:59 ET by rimskyHey 88.. I think you nailed it there. LOL..
As for today's matchups, the New York/Green Bay matchup is a classic! I'm soooo glad that I will be sitting on my warm comfortable couch watching this one.. or either matchup for that matter.. it will be damn bitter cold in Foxboro today.
I'm pulling for the Giants, and frankly, I'd like to see the Patriots win. The Giants played a great game against NE a few weeks ago. I'd like a re-match.
Everybody stay warm and enjoy the games!
Packers/Giants
January 20, 2008 - 11:02 ET by OldSailor88I hear you on this one. I can't wait to watch it. Two classic teams in classic Lambeau Field when it's colder than a well diggers......ummm.......nether regions. You KNOW you'll see a couple of crazy cheese heads in the stands with no shirt on.
Stultus est sicut stultus facit
old sailor
January 20, 2008 - 11:10 ET by botgi believe Noel hails from Cal Bear territory by the big bay (not to say ours -- San Diego and Mission -- aren't better)
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
It will be colder in Green Bay
January 20, 2008 - 11:12 ET by kch50428Than Hillary was toward Bill 10 years ago.
→ Well, OldSailor
January 20, 2008 - 11:30 ET by Cool ArrowI'll be curled up in front of CBS watching the Global Warming show.
The frozen tundra is just a myth. Global warming is real.
Believe that?
I ♣ My Seal
CA
January 20, 2008 - 11:33 ET by OldSailor88Not for a second. If I were on the Daily Kommunist, or if it were Syrius, Leon, and Balboa posting that, maybe.
Stultus est sicut stultus facit
ICE BOWL II
January 20, 2008 - 11:39 ET by Cool ArrowCowboys missed their chance this year. Eli deserves to have a good game.
But you gotta love the childlike energy old man Favre brings to the game.
Take it all the way Bret. Technically you ain't the best ever, But heart cannot be measured either.
I ♣ My Seal
OS
January 20, 2008 - 11:52 ET by Noel SheppardOS,
Hater? Moi? Nah.
I don't like Belichick, as he seems to be an extremely disagreeable individual. This year, when the Pats played the Colts, he practically snubbed Tony Dungy after the game. One of the most classless things I've seen from a head coach in years.
Beyond this, Randy Moss has been a disgrace for this league and this game since he first stepped onto the field for the Vikings. To me, he represents everything that's wrong with professional sports, and it would make me very unhappy if he ever won a Super Bowl ring.
I am a person who appreciates the personalities in sports as well as the competition. As such, in my view, the personalities of these two high-profile Patriots leave a lot to be desired, and make me root against the team's success. Fair enough? ns
Noel
January 20, 2008 - 11:56 ET by OldSailor88Fair enough, my friend. Belichick is a bit of an ass, and Randy has been bad in the past for sure. Randy deserves a break, though. Everyone deserves a second chance to grow up, and I think Randy has done that, so I don't hold it against him.
Stultus est sicut stultus facit
OS
January 20, 2008 - 12:05 ET by Noel SheppardOS,
Randy was given multiple second chances to grow up in Minnesota. If you remember, Cris Carter took him under his wing to try to get him to behave, and finally gave up.
Furthermore, he was given another "second chance" in Oakland, and was a complete disaster.
Right now, he seems to be walking the straight and narrow. If he continues to do so, and becomes a walking billboard for kids and athletes behaving better, I'll become a fan of his. Until that point, I think he's a loose cannon waiting to explode that Belichick and Company have done a good job keeping under wraps. Time will tell if this is a long-term recovery, or a rally in a bear market. :-) ns
Could It Be Possible
January 20, 2008 - 13:11 ET by Del DolemonteIt just might be that Randy needed an a-hole coach like Belichik to turn him around!
FYI, I live in New England, and none of the Pats fans I know could be described as "cocky". We're just enjoying the ride while it lasts.
Del
January 20, 2008 - 13:14 ET by Noel SheppardDel,
Before I respond, living in New England, would you say that Pats and Red Sox fans are now one and alike? ns
One and alike In what way, Noel?
January 20, 2008 - 13:52 ET by RJWhat are you trying to say? huh? huh? Are you saying we're aggressive and obnoxious and cocky or something? huh? huh?
RJ and JC
January 20, 2008 - 14:44 ET by Noel SheppardRJ and JC,
The question was a serious one: are Patriots fans also Red Sox fans?
Reason for the question: in recent years, Red Sox fans attending baseball games in Northern California are the worst behaved by far.
Years ago, although being a diehard A's fan, my second-favorite team was the Sox. My parents up until this year lived in Western Massachusetts; I honeymooned in Boston. Love that town.
However, about five years ago or so before the Sox won their first World Series, Sox fans at the Coliseum became unbearable. To give you an idea of just how bad: worse than Yankees fans. In fact, not even close.
When the Sox played the Giants in interleague I believe it was two years ago, the behavior of their fans at Pacbell Park was abysmal, so much so that our newspapers wrote about it. Friends of mine present said that they had never witnessed such behavior from baseball fans in their lives.
Now, maybe this is just how transplanted Sox fans behave, for in the past several years, I have seen two games at Fenway, and observed no such behavior. Had a blast both times, including a few years ago when the A's were in Boston, and my kids and I were in A's gear. Nobody mistreated us at all.
However, the behavior of these transplants in "my" ballpark, and across the Bay, has soured me on this team. Make sense? ns
If You think Red Sox Fans are bad..
January 20, 2008 - 14:59 ET by nixonYou Might want to attend a Match at the Lions den( Chelsea FC ). :) We had to have a police escort int,and out of the stadium .
Noel
January 20, 2008 - 15:01 ET by RJI'm serious when I say that I suspect the overblown concept of "Red Sox Nation" has brought in an element of tagalong riff-raff to some areas....too many to have all come from Boston.
Here in CT, where the split between Yankee and Red Sox fans is pretty equal, there's a lot of friendly banter, but it's rarely "obnoxious." :^)
Sounds Like a Localized Problem
January 20, 2008 - 16:28 ET by Del DolemonteThat's a shame. Sounds like a new generation of transplants.
BTW, I went to a Red Sox-A's game in Oakland back in the 1970s and it was a blast. Of course, that was two years after Finley broke up the team that had won 3 World Series in a row, so the A's were awful. Only 3,000 people in the stands, on a Friday night in August.
Del
January 20, 2008 - 16:40 ET by Noel SheppardDel,
Were the bases orange then? ns
Don't Think So
January 20, 2008 - 17:30 ET by Del DolemonteI was there in 1976. I'm pretty sure the bases were white. This was before they enclosed the stadium too.
One of the highlights of the evening was before the game, they brought the mascot, Charlie O the Mule, to mow the infield.
I don't think so. I think
January 20, 2008 - 14:10 ET by JasonCI don't think so. I think die-hard Sox fans will always play up the rag-tag underdog angle, no matter how well they do. It's not cockiness so much as unconditional fanaticism.
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
Noel, well ok, in terms of
January 20, 2008 - 15:52 ET by JasonCNoel, well ok, in terms of general boorishness, yes. New England fans have never been big on the concepts of sportsmanship or decorum.
Glad to hear your affinity for Western Mass and Boston. I have deep roots in both, and people too often forget that W. Mass exists...tell someone you live "West of Worcester" and they're likely to say "So...Albany?"
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
JC
January 20, 2008 - 16:18 ET by Noel SheppardJC,
For health reasons, my parents just sold their place in Cheshire, MA. Familiar with it? About ten minutes from Pittsfield?
They bought there about 30 years ago to be able to watch the BSO at Tanglewood every summer. ns
I Have No Idea
January 20, 2008 - 16:22 ET by Del DolemonteNoel, I haven't gone to Fenway in years, so have no idea how the fans there behave, but I've heard they're pretty rowdy. The Pats fans have calmed down quite a bit since the Kraft family took over.
It's called c-o-a-c-h-i-n-g, Noel
January 20, 2008 - 13:23 ET by RJ1) Do you think Patriots fans care for a nano-second whether or not Belichik is "likeable?" When did coaching football turn into a "likeability" contest? The man is a brilliant coach....period.
2) "Took him under his wing?" What are they running up there in Minnesota, a liberal feel-good Outward Bound Program For Wayward Boys? A football coach isn't Dr. Phil, and Belechik understands that. Maybe if Minnesota had a coach who could connect with Moss on a grown-up level, get him to grow up and bring him into the team concept as Belechik has, there would have been no need for "multiple second chances." :^)
LOL RJ
January 20, 2008 - 13:27 ET by botgi saw the comment header only, said to myself 'that must be RJ' and sure enough when i clicked here you are. Got your barbee and brews ready?
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Ready to go, botg...you?
January 20, 2008 - 13:36 ET by RJMeanwhile, just having a little fun at the expense of the Belechik-haters. :^)
P.S. The only important "likeability" factor regarding Belechik is that his players seem to be pretty damned proud to work for him.
Not ready yet RJ
January 20, 2008 - 13:52 ET by botgi still need to run down to the local Hawaiian BBQ shop
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
18 - 0
January 20, 2008 - 19:05 ET by RJLet the Patriot/Belichik hate flow.... :^)
Got to Admit
January 20, 2008 - 19:09 ET by Del DolemonteCoach Bill was extremely civil with Norvous Turner after the game...
The Chargers deserve a lot of credit. In factm if Rivers had been completely healthy they could have pulled off an upset.
I give the Chargers credit, too, Del.
January 20, 2008 - 19:17 ET by RJThey put up a determined effort, and made a game of it.
But I don't buy into the "if only" thing. For example, the Patriot's loss of Rosevelt Colvin in November could have easily ended their perfect season, but the key attribute of Belichik and the Pats is their ability to assess and adapt to problems like injuries and different game plans of opponents.
rj
January 20, 2008 - 19:12 ET by botg18-0
awesome!
ever been here?
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Ha, botg...Patriot Planet?
January 20, 2008 - 19:26 ET by RJNo. Good site. :^)
Patriot Planet
January 20, 2008 - 19:27 ET by botgopen chat for the game
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
KRAFT gets the HUNT
January 20, 2008 - 19:15 ET by botgtrophy?
some kind of corporate mixing there
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
RJ
January 20, 2008 - 14:58 ET by Noel SheppardRJ,
Actually, it seems to me that you're taking a liberal position in claiming that an employee's poor performance and maladaptive behavior is management's fault and not their own. :-)
So, Randy's problem at Minnesota was Dennis Green's fault? Really?
Hmmm. That doesn't sound like conservative thinking to me. :-) ns
Noel, you're the one who said
January 20, 2008 - 15:12 ET by RJthe coach took Moss "under his wing", like an ersatz Dr. Phil....and only a liberal would embrace the concept of offering "multiple second chances."
Obviously, like a true conservative, Belichik just told Moss to grow up....something Randy seems to have done. :^)
Moss
January 20, 2008 - 14:02 ET by RW_the originalAre you sure he's walking the straight and narrow these days?
We'll find out eventually, won't we?
January 20, 2008 - 14:47 ET by RJIn the meantime, Moss went directly to Belichik with an (accepted) explanation and a concern that it would interfer with the team (imagine that: a "selfish" player like Moss being concerned that he would harm the team).
From your linked story: "However, the Boston Globe reported today that Moss' agent, Tim DiPiero, stated in an e-mail that he contacted the FBI and U.S. attorney's office in Moss' home state of West Virginia last week alleging that the woman's attorney was trying to "shake down" Moss. DiPiero's e-mail also said that McGill threatened that Washington had "lots of dirt" on Moss and might reveal it unless Moss paid her an amount with six figures."
Bad Behavior
January 20, 2008 - 12:31 ET by mikebromoChargers had the Pats beaten last year. Stupid penalities and acting like idiots cost the Chargers the game. Then Tomlinson had a fit after thegame because the pats were celebrating their victory.
Rivers sure was a jerk at the game in Indianapolis with the fans.
With a 53 players roster, every team is going to have there share of immature athletes.
Mike
January 20, 2008 - 12:37 ET by Noel SheppardMike,
Are you putting LT's behavior after one game on the same level as Randy Moss's behavior throughout his entire career? ns
Play off games and Tennis
January 20, 2008 - 11:01 ET by DelsaI love Football. Grew up watching Navy and Redskins. I am planted infront of the TV today at 11:00 watching Tennis and at 3 watching Football.
I am an old NFC fan so my heart is with the Giants or Packers.
With the maiden name "Winslow", born in San Diego, living in Florida, I am going with the Chargers over Patriots.
Packers or Giants? This is tough for me because i love both. Leaning Giants BUT gotta love Packers???? What to do???
Chargers over Patriots?
January 20, 2008 - 11:08 ET by JasonCChargers over Patriots? Ha, we crushed the Chargers in September, and we'll do it again!
Sorry, this 17-0 streak has gone to our heads up here in New England...
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
cocky Patriots?
January 20, 2008 - 11:05 ET by botgcocky fans?
Noel i found this cool link searching for 'Patriots'
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Good find botg. Now you got
January 20, 2008 - 11:34 ET by obxrayGood find botg. Now you got me spending money, worth it thogh
hey i figure
January 20, 2008 - 11:55 ET by botgyou have a close call in the game you just may have to check
the Code of Hammurabi or
the Magna Charta
Seriously though these resources really are cool to have
GO PATRIOTS
btw: are you buying framed copies of US documents?
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Gotta love my G-Men today.
January 20, 2008 - 11:10 ET by jiminjerseyGotta love my G-Men today. My season was made by beating Dallas. This week is pure gravy.
Big Championship Sunday watching with family, friends, beer and chili. Could it get any better. Only if it ends with a trip to AZ.
Normally don't give a lab
January 20, 2008 - 11:14 ET by drillanwrNormally don't give a lab rat's pin-pricked posterior about the NFL ... But look forward to the Packers/Giants game in Green Bay.
Was 2* here in NEOhio this morning ... Only expected to hit 8* for the day, with wind chills around -12* ... Gonna be worse in Green Bay.
Hell will have frozen over in Green Bay! HEH!
Go Patriots!! I would
January 20, 2008 - 11:48 ET by RangerTomGo Patriots!! I would like to see a New England/GB Superbowl. If that happens and my Patriots win they can say that they beat all the best teams the AFC and NFC had thereby making them the best football team EVER!!
Screw diversity, celebrate competancy
It Will Be COLD
January 20, 2008 - 11:53 ET by JoelCTI feel sorry for the players and the fans in Green Bay. Here is the forecast (Currently -11 degrees)...
Today: Sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values between -20 and -30. West wind between 10 and 14 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West northwest wind between 6 and 8 mph.
Foxboro Forecast: Today: A chance of snow showers, mainly between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind between 14 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Here in Central Texas, we got down to 17 last night. The streets are deserted. No one here owns anything that they can wear outside in that cold of a temperature, so we are staying inside until the Texas sun warms things up. Stupid Global Warming, where are you???
Oh, I'm going with Patriots and Packers. I have no reason to believe that they won't do what they did last week.
Global Warming messed up our snow
January 20, 2008 - 12:35 ET by ricklailHere in eastern NC we were supposed to have gotten several inches of snow last night from a system moving up the coast. It was the same system that dumped snow in the Hotlanta area. Well the cold air didn't make in time so it was mostly rain. Temps tonight are supposed to be in teens. Right now the winds are at about 25 mph out of the northeast making it feel cold. Damn global warming messed up our snow. We don't get much but it is nice to see it once in a while.
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
Here's what I'd like to see
January 20, 2008 - 11:55 ET by ricklailI would like to see the Packers beat the Giants and the Charger beat the Pats. My reasoning: Eli Manning refused to go to San Diego. That would be a slap in his face if the Chargers, the team he turned down, went to the Super Bowl and he went home. And to add insult to injury Phillip Rivers won the Super Bowl.
Eli Manning is the most overated QB in the league. I guess it has something to do with the NY press's overhype. He is not worthy of carrying Farve's jockstrap. He will never be anywhere near as good as Payton nor his dad.
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
Old Rivers
January 20, 2008 - 12:04 ET by Cool ArrowI can just hear the background music after the Chargers win the SuperBowl, Walter Brennan.
ONE OF THESE DAYS I'M GONNA CLIMB THAT MOUNTAIN;
WALK UP THERE AMONG THEM CLOUDS,
WHERE THE COTTON'S HIGH AND THE CORN'S A-GROWIN',
AND THERE AIN'T NO FIELDS TO PLOW.
I ♣ My Seal
eli
January 20, 2008 - 12:09 ET by DontabEli is not over rated, as a matter of fact his stats are not that great. That being said he's ahead of where Payton was at this stage of his career. GO GIANTS!
Dontab
January 20, 2008 - 12:43 ET by ricklailLet me rephrase. Overhyped by the media may be better. I felt the same way about Elway's subbing of the Colts as I do Manning's snubbing the Chargers.Do you think that the weather is going may be a plus for the Packers?
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
Eli
January 20, 2008 - 19:13 ET by Del DolemonteUnlike Peyton, Eli has to play in one of the biggest sports media fishbowls in the US, NY City. The only other media city that comes close is Boston, as Ted Williams found out. The Bawston sports writers are brutal.
Go Packers!
January 20, 2008 - 11:57 ET by UphillDo you know where your bigscreen TV is?
Yep. It's still at Best Buy waiting for me.
Uphill
January 20, 2008 - 12:07 ET by Noel SheppardUphill,
Mine too...kind of. I've got a 36-inch tube HDTV, but am looking to upgrade to a much larger LCD or plasma. Can't decide what I want yet. ns
Customer satisfaction...not
January 20, 2008 - 15:00 ET by UphillBest Buy wouldn't go for the $1 a week payment plan for two thousand consecutive weeks.
Noel
January 20, 2008 - 17:08 ET by BlondeIf you're going to do it...do it all the way.
58" plasma...mine's a Panasonic. I can't believe I waited so long. Plus the surround sound is awesome. I can't imagine watching my Gators any other way....or any other team for that matter.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
If your a Redskin's fan
January 20, 2008 - 17:11 ET by BlazerIf your a Redskin's fan like me Blonde, that would be 58" of pain in 5.0.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
B
January 20, 2008 - 17:17 ET by Noel SheppardB,
Sounds good. :-) ns
NS
January 20, 2008 - 17:22 ET by BlondeIt is all that ...in fact, it's delicious (funny story, that...it's your trademark, enjoy!).
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde
January 20, 2008 - 19:23 ET by UphillI can only imagine the pain of watching the Gators lose to Michigan with a big o' TV like that.
I like Belichek for the
January 20, 2008 - 12:45 ET by ncstevemI like Belichek for the exact same reasons you dislike him. My sense is he distains the media for the same reason I do. Sports media (all MSM for that matter) are a bunch of girly men (i.e. libs).
I told more than one sports writer in my career to beat it, I had nothing to say to them. Actually I was a little more diplomatic than that but not by much. They're a bunch of scum bags as far as I'm concerned. Too bad Belichek doesn't have the guts to say screw you to the NFL--I don't do post game interviews and I don't talk to the media prior to the Super Bowl.
I also agree 100% with not shaking the opponents hand. I was there to beat their a$$, not shake their hand. I made no apologies for throwing at a batters head. Was tossed out of my share of games for it. That's OK. It had the desired effect and batters thought twice about digging in when they came to bat against me.
A Prime Example
January 20, 2008 - 13:14 ET by Del DolemonteAnd some of the sports writers here in New England are in fact world-class A-holes.
Pats over Packers in the
January 20, 2008 - 14:18 ET by wiwfPats over Packers in the Super Bowl
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
2 for 4
January 20, 2008 - 14:54 ET by Lame CherryI was only right on 2 games last week and this week we will see soon.
It is not too bad in Green Bay today as I have the same weather. The sun is warm, but the problem is going to be when it gets dark as it will be 5 below to 10 for the game.
Home field goes to Green Bay
Kampman and the corners go to Green Bay
Running game Green Bay
Quarterback Green Bay
Passing game goes to Green Bay
Pass rush goes to the Giants
Kicking game is neutral as it the linebackers and coaching.
But if the Giants can get at Farve and stop the run in the backfield, they have an optimum chance of winning........but except for Farve being cold in Chicago........The match says Green Bay wins by 21.
In Foxboro, people are speaking of banged up San Diego, but not noticing these factors.
The Pats linebackers are old, slow and Teddy quit tackling last week.
Their secondary is porous to the pass.
Their line is open to slashing run of the Chargers.
On the offensive side, since the NFL took my published advice and started knocking up Randy Moss and blitzing Brady, their offense shuts down.
The Pats running game is nothing and will be dismal due to the fast linebackers of San Diego.
Match ups are simple.
Pats win on Brady coupled with Wes Welker.
Chargers win on overwhelming defense, LT and some very good wide recievers opening holes that even a second string quarterback can pass too.......they are proven that good.
If the Chargers follow my published game plan of knocking up Moss, floating Merriman in front of Welker for short pass interceptions AND a little flush blitz I have been working on in sending a safety or lineback to Brady's right to get him looking there and in a stunt instead send in Merriman on Brady's blind side in passing to drive a shoulder pad into his kidneys as he eats turf EARLY IN THE GAME. The entire Pats team will fold as Brady will be so stiff in the cold he will not be able to play effectively.
My pick: Chargers 28 Pats 17.
*HIC IACET ARTORIVS REX QVONDAM REXQVE FVTVRVS
lame
January 20, 2008 - 15:05 ET by botgwhy not just flip a coin? it is equally valid to your demonstrated prognosticational abilities. And a lot faster.
Pats by 10
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That's funny Lame Cherry...the NFL took YOUR published advice?
January 20, 2008 - 15:39 ET by RJYou're joking, right?
"The Pats linebackers are old, slow and Teddy quit tackling last week."
Except, last week the Pats held the Jags to 80 rushing yards, 70 below their average.
What all your armchair coaching plans overlook is that the Belichik and the players adjust and adapt to whatever gameplan is thrown at them. Along with that, they make fewer dumb mistakes and they protect the ball better than most teams. It's a Belichik mantra.
As far as knocking Brady down, the Giants tried that with hit after hit, and Brady never flinched. For the entire game, he stood there to the last second to get his pass off, even though he knew another hit was bearing down on him. In that game, Brady impressed me with his cojones. He's a man, and he wins football games.
Patsies?
January 20, 2008 - 19:15 ET by Del DolemonteYeah, they "folded" all right.
Del
January 20, 2008 - 19:25 ET by botgwhen it comes to football Lame is just, well, ---- Lame™
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Yep
January 20, 2008 - 21:00 ET by Del DolemonteOn Lame's planet, the Patriots running game is nonexistent. Today, Maroney got 122 yards, and most of it was in the second half. NE had 13 first downs by rushing, as opposed to SD's 4.
Well, Lame,
January 20, 2008 - 23:39 ET by dervishyou're in a groove. Missed two predictions last week, and missed two this week.
The fix is in...
January 20, 2008 - 16:49 ET by scamoramaThe Super Bowl will pit New England against Green Bay.
Playing in his final game, Brett Favre will almost-singlehandedly beat the Patriots, and be crowned as "The Greatest Ever Quarterback".
Favre will be carried off the field by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins -- flown in by the NFL for the purpose.
scam
January 20, 2008 - 16:50 ET by Noel Sheppardscam,
Works for me. ns
Shades of Super Bowl XL
January 20, 2008 - 17:20 ET by scamoramaRemember all the talk about how great it would be for Bettis to win a Super Bowl in his home town in his last game?
Was there really any doubt about the outcome of that one?
scam
January 20, 2008 - 17:30 ET by Noel Sheppardscam,
Yeah, there was doubt. It was a close game if you recall. If Seattle's big mouth tight end -- don't remember his name! -- would have caught a ball or two thrown right in his hands, the Seahawks win that game going away.
Don't get me wrong -- I was rooting for the Steelers. However, that wasn't a walk away for Pittsburgh. ns
Jerramy Stevens
January 20, 2008 - 17:50 ET by scamoramaYou're thinking of former Husky Jerramy Stevens, who drank his way out of Seattle.
I'm thinking of calls that went against Seattle -- either killing Seattle drives or keeping Pittsburgh drives alive.
That game and the NBA draft that put Patrick Ewing in New York are the only two times I've ever thought a fix was in.
scam
January 20, 2008 - 18:07 ET by Noel Sheppardscam,
Well, for me as a Bay Area resident, that draft sent Ewing to NY, and although the Warriors should have had the first pick, they ended up with the seventh.
That was a JOKE! ns
Bay Area
January 20, 2008 - 19:29 ET by scamoramaNoel,
Whereabouts?
I have family in Belmont and Mountain View. Maybe you're a neighbor.
scam
January 20, 2008 - 20:43 ET by Noel Sheppardscam,
About 30 - 40 miles from each. ns
No must do the GREEN thing, no jet!
January 20, 2008 - 17:32 ET by PawpawNNo, must do the GREEN thing and be motored in by Priuses!!
Green Bay - New England SB
January 20, 2008 - 17:52 ET by BobbyGChargers are trying to win by kicking field goals...unfortunately for them the Patriots have decided that scoring TDs is the best way to win this game.
The GB-NY game should be good, but I think the Pack's going to the Super Bowl this year. Gotta love Manning & co. for taking out the Cowboys. Even though I'm a life long Packer fan, I don't think we could win in Dallas. Something about that place does weird things to Favres mind...and his arm.
Current temp at Lambeau is about 1 degree, global warming? Not in Green Bay Al.
Folly! All is Folly!
January 20, 2008 - 23:19 ET by scamoramaIt's not that Green Bay lost; it's the way they lost that frosts (of course, -24 wind chill will do that).
I guess this means the New York ratings for the Super Bowl will be good.
Sheesh!
the fix is in??!!
January 20, 2008 - 23:27 ET by botgwhat fix were you talking about again there scamorama??
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Well, my copy of the script
January 20, 2008 - 23:29 ET by scamoramaWell, my copy of the script had GB winning...
I'm blaming the writers' strike.
<g>
And,
January 20, 2008 - 23:32 ET by scamoramaI'll bet every available member of the'72 Dolphins will be on the NY sideline...
just as long as mercury has his tux
January 20, 2008 - 23:39 ET by botg;^ )
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Mercury
January 20, 2008 - 23:46 ET by Cool ArrowThey say nobody could follow a white line better than Mercury.
I ♣ My Seal
Mercury
January 21, 2008 - 00:07 ET by botgMercury
phone call for Mercury
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.