By NB Staff (Bio | Archive) October 18, 2009 - 11:17 ET
Last week's best game ended up being the Jets-Dolphins with likely the biggest surprise being how the Falcons absolutely demolished the Niners. What will this week's best games be, and what's the upset of the week?
For no better games than we are getting on our local Fox or CBS affiliates I just as well stop watching. I am not watching today. I usually go to bed at 9 so I don't watch Sunday or Monday football.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Crummy game of the week-you pick-em. Panthers/Bucs, Chiefs/Deadskins, Rams/Jaguars. We’ll have to endure the Panthers. I image so will Dave because the Falcons are on tonight. CBS is showing the Chiefs/Deadskins. I don’t guess I’ll be watching football today. SyFy has the Children of the Corn series on this afternoon.
Giants/Saints, Ravens/Vikings will be the best but I won’t get to see them.
Enjoy your NFL games because I sure won’t.
Dodgers/Philles game 3. Go Dodgers and stay warm.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Now, prior to the events of this week, I've been a big fan of the NFL. I have to say though, that much like one of my other favorite sports -NASCAR- the NFL is making too many rule changes year-after-year to the detriment of the spirit of the competition.
In NASCAR, the COT and the Chase are awful, IMO. They've created a vehicle that has so much parity, there's very little passing -hence, excitment- with the guy fortunate enough to be out front remaining there for unbearably long stretches.The Chase effectively eliminates 72% of the field for the final 28% of the season. Sorry, I don't like it. Go back to open-faced helmets, drivers smoking cigarettes while they race and signboards for communication. Well, maybe not that far back, but back.
The NFL does the same thing as far as rule changes. Every year the rules committee meets to discuss the rule du jour because some owner's got some gripe. They've taken away much of what a strong defence can do, and as a Ravens fan, that hurts. The pass interfence rules are ridiculously tilted toward the offense, and the "Brady Rule" is an utter disgrace. My one and only NFL photoshop documents the evolution of the Brady Rule.
Until WE recieve an apology from Roger I am boycotting the NFL. An undeserved attack on Rush is an attack on ME. The NFL has been PC wussified, and they need to to decide just who their fan base is. NewsBusters would do well to follow suit and NOT AID an organization which insults it's very supporters.
To hell with the NFL. I'll stick with HS and college football. I know I am not going to make a dent in the NFL viewership, but a few million that think like me will. Not one of these owners stood up for Rush. Well guess what, that's exactly how the owners and most of the players think of most of the folks here on NB. So keep at it, keep watching 'em. I'm done being played for a sucker by the NFL.
It is probably after half of most games. So far I haven't watched any. I did watch some of Fox's pre-gmae but look this is an addiction I must over come by myself. Getting tired of watching CSI reruns and Children of the Corn V and IV.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
He took over "The Point After" on WWL. Before he was the host, Buddy Diliberto (Buddy D) was the host , and before that, Hap Glaudie. Remember those days? :)
Who'd have ever thought Bobby Hebert could have gotten a job in radio with his thick Cajun accent. It used to take receivers half a season just to figure out what he was saying in the huddle :)
Buddy passed away of a sudden heart attack (if I remember right) in 2005.
You're right about his speech though. I hadn't though about that. And if you think about it, Hap Glaudi didn't have a radio voice either. He had the thick uptown accent ( New Aw-yuns).
One of my favorite players on the Saints was Hokie Gajon (sp?). And I had a dog named after the great NYJ reciever Chris Farasopoulos, my dog was named Fero! LOL! I'm so old!
It doesn't really matter at this point. All 3 of these teams got a serious wake-up call yesterday (my Gators moreso than the others, perhaps). I truly hope we all remain undefeated. Of course, Boise St., Iowa, TCU, and Cincinnati are undefeated as well.
Interesting times....and after this Rush debacle, I hope the NFL die-hards (are you listening Shawn) transfer their allegiances to the college team of their choice. Much more fun.
Don't usually look forward but I gotta tell ya, not worried about the Vols, Tigers or Tigers, it's them darn Mocs on Nov 21 that spooks me! Shudder!! : )
I'm switching to Aussie Rules Football until Rush has a team. Baseball lost me years ago with the player strikes and I never went back. Maybe the NFL has lost me too. I'd go do some yard work if it wasn't for the freaking cold global warming.
Pick one team (Saints : )) and just watch them. Yeah, college ball is a million times better, but pro ball has its positives, though very few. Limbaugh was screwed big time for sure, so I see you point. I just like to watch my Saints. : )
The Saints are for real. I managed to see the first quarter today (working on Sunday). They put together two awesome drives - I especially liked the first one that took up more than half the quarter. When you have ball control like that, and a defense like what they have...
But anyways, on to more important things. Like my wanting to see that PUNK Philip Rivers's face buried in the dirt after repeated sacks by the Broncos tomorrow night. If the Broncos get that game in San Diego against the Bolts, they will be in the driver's seat for that division. Beating up on the Cowboys and the Pats was fun. Now it is time to kick some AFC West ASS!!!
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NFL wk 6
October 18, 2009 - 11:26 ET by 411game of week: giants at new orleans
worst game: carolina at tampa
upset special: bills over jets
fantasy football wk 6 update
RB/411acrossamerica.com
Geaux Saints
October 18, 2009 - 11:45 ET by nwahsHopefully the offense will come back to life this week. I think they're going to need it.
But I think you're right, if both teams play like they've been playing, this game will be great.
I'm glad that NB didn't boycott this thread :)
→ Saints
October 18, 2009 - 12:56 ET by Cool ArrowWho are these guys? Are those rely the Giants getting their butts kicked?
Go Saints!
Who Dat!!!
October 18, 2009 - 12:59 ET by Rukus: )
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
Saints special teams
October 18, 2009 - 14:13 ET by nwahsThe special teams are still the weak link. This game would be a blowout if special teams could tackle.
Well shawn
October 18, 2009 - 14:20 ET by Rukus34-17 against the "#1 defense" in the NFL is pretty much a blow-out IMHO. : )
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
Oh IIl take it :)
October 18, 2009 - 14:28 ET by nwahsBut thats shows you how off statisitcs are. The Jets defense was much tougher than this, unless the Giants are having a very, very, very, bad day!
41-17 now - Go Saints!
JUST SAY NO!!
October 18, 2009 - 11:26 ET by LEWIS IN COLORADOI may go through withdrawal, but I think my nfl days are over, after 60 years !!
For no better games than we
October 18, 2009 - 12:05 ET by ricklailFor no better games than we are getting on our local Fox or CBS affiliates I just as well stop watching. I am not watching today. I usually go to bed at 9 so I don't watch Sunday or Monday football.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Crummy game of the week-you
October 18, 2009 - 11:31 ET by ricklailCrummy game of the week-you pick-em. Panthers/Bucs, Chiefs/Deadskins, Rams/Jaguars. We’ll have to endure the Panthers. I image so will Dave because the Falcons are on tonight. CBS is showing the Chiefs/Deadskins. I don’t guess I’ll be watching football today. SyFy has the Children of the Corn series on this afternoon.
Giants/Saints, Ravens/Vikings will be the best but I won’t get to see them.
Enjoy your NFL games because I sure won’t.
Dodgers/Philles game 3. Go Dodgers and stay warm.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Go Giants !
October 18, 2009 - 11:33 ET by Free StinkerSaints are 3 point favorites? &%$#@! :-(
"President Obama is learning on the job and it shows." --Boris Epshteyn
I hope they fail
October 18, 2009 - 12:33 ET by nwahsI hope the Giants fail :)
Of course you do. Of
October 18, 2009 - 12:40 ET by Free StinkerOf course you do.
Of course you speak up when they are down by 14.
17 but who's counting
October 18, 2009 - 12:54 ET by nwahsThey're down by 17 but who's counting :)
I am
October 18, 2009 - 13:01 ET by general companyWho Dat
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
The two-hand-touch league
October 18, 2009 - 11:37 ET by BKeyserNow, prior to the events of this week, I've been a big fan of the NFL. I have to say though, that much like one of my other favorite sports -NASCAR- the NFL is making too many rule changes year-after-year to the detriment of the spirit of the competition.
In NASCAR, the COT and the Chase are awful, IMO. They've created a vehicle that has so much parity, there's very little passing -hence, excitment- with the guy fortunate enough to be out front remaining there for unbearably long stretches.The Chase effectively eliminates 72% of the field for the final 28% of the season. Sorry, I don't like it. Go back to open-faced helmets, drivers smoking cigarettes while they race and signboards for communication. Well, maybe not that far back, but back.
The NFL does the same thing as far as rule changes. Every year the rules committee meets to discuss the rule du jour because some owner's got some gripe. They've taken away much of what a strong defence can do, and as a Ravens fan, that hurts. The pass interfence rules are ridiculously tilted toward the offense, and the "Brady Rule" is an utter disgrace. My one and only NFL photoshop documents the evolution of the Brady Rule.
My apologies to Patriots fans.
Ha ha ha
October 18, 2009 - 12:26 ET by BlondeI hope this doesn't catch on in college ball.
Tebow wears a cape, don't ya know?
I hope he fails, too.
NFL
October 18, 2009 - 11:41 ET by txfella65Until WE recieve an apology from Roger I am boycotting the NFL. An undeserved attack on Rush is an attack on ME. The NFL has been PC wussified, and they need to to decide just who their fan base is. NewsBusters would do well to follow suit and NOT AID an organization which insults it's very supporters.
Go Vikings!
October 18, 2009 - 12:20 ET by the strugglerGo Vikings!
To hell with the NFL. I'll
October 18, 2009 - 12:54 ET by ConservativeRexTo hell with the NFL. I'll stick with HS and college football. I know I am not going to make a dent in the NFL viewership, but a few million that think like me will. Not one of these owners stood up for Rush. Well guess what, that's exactly how the owners and most of the players think of most of the folks here on NB. So keep at it, keep watching 'em. I'm done being played for a sucker by the NFL.
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
So far so good
October 18, 2009 - 13:52 ET by ricklailIt is probably after half of most games. So far I haven't watched any. I did watch some of Fox's pre-gmae but look this is an addiction I must over come by myself. Getting tired of watching CSI reruns and Children of the Corn V and IV.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Who Dat
October 18, 2009 - 12:57 ET by general companySaints 20 G-men 3
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Bobby Hebert
October 18, 2009 - 17:18 ET by nwahsBobby Hebert had a good idea for a headline - Big Easy Bites Big Apple :)
I miss Hebert. He was fun times!
October 18, 2009 - 17:22 ET by RukusGary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
He took over Buddy D's old show
October 18, 2009 - 17:35 ET by nwahsHe took over "The Point After" on WWL. Before he was the host, Buddy Diliberto (Buddy D) was the host , and before that, Hap Glaudie. Remember those days? :)
Who'd have ever thought Bobby Hebert could have gotten a job in radio with his thick Cajun accent. It used to take receivers half a season just to figure out what he was saying in the huddle :)
Is Buddy still around?
October 18, 2009 - 17:40 ET by general companyWho'd have ever thought Bobby Hebert could have gotten a job in radio with his thick Cajun accent.
Well its not much worst then Buddy''s lisp. I used to listen to him during some of the bad years, man we used to laugh.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Nah, he passed away
October 18, 2009 - 18:36 ET by nwahsBuddy passed away of a sudden heart attack (if I remember right) in 2005.
You're right about his speech though. I hadn't though about that. And if you think about it, Hap Glaudi didn't have a radio voice either. He had the thick uptown accent ( New Aw-yuns).
Maybe its a requirement for "The Point After" :)
I can live with that
October 18, 2009 - 18:50 ET by general companyMaybe its a requirement for "The Point After"
I catch Bobby on Thurs night on WRNO I think
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Sure he is fun
October 18, 2009 - 17:36 ET by general companyBut I am glade he is not throwing those ally-oop passes in the Dome no more.
Who-dat
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
OK, I'm gonna date myself
October 18, 2009 - 18:10 ET by RukusOne of my favorite players on the Saints was Hokie Gajon (sp?). And I had a dog named after the great NYJ reciever Chris Farasopoulos, my dog was named Fero! LOL! I'm so old!
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
→ AP Poll: BAMA #1
October 18, 2009 - 13:02 ET by Cool ArrowI think they've got it right this week
ROLL TIDE!
October 18, 2009 - 13:09 ET by RukusGary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
→ Power runner
October 18, 2009 - 13:15 ET by Cool ArrowAs Don Meredith used to say, "Give it to your power runner"
The direct snap routine worked perfectly.
Power runner
October 18, 2009 - 13:32 ET by RukusIngram, 246 yds would pretty much equal a power runner. Wow, that there is a bunch 'o real estate!! Roll Tide!!
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
Yea Gary
October 18, 2009 - 14:03 ET by general companyIngram was great last night
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
ROLL TIDE +1
October 18, 2009 - 13:40 ET by nixonROLL TIDE +1
Coaches Poll: Fla #1
October 18, 2009 - 13:20 ET by BlondeLink
1. Florida (49)
2. Alabama (9)
3. Texas (1)
It doesn't really matter at this point. All 3 of these teams got a serious wake-up call yesterday (my Gators moreso than the others, perhaps). I truly hope we all remain undefeated. Of course, Boise St., Iowa, TCU, and Cincinnati are undefeated as well.
Interesting times....and after this Rush debacle, I hope the NFL die-hards (are you listening Shawn) transfer their allegiances to the college team of their choice. Much more fun.
GO GATORS!!!!!!
I hope he fails, too.
→ Blonde
October 18, 2009 - 13:25 ET by Cool ArrowWe may be seeing a beginning of a golden age of College Football.
Heartbreaking that Ohio State got kicked yesterday isn't it?
NOT!!!!
Ohio who?
October 18, 2009 - 13:27 ET by BlondeGO GATORS!!!!
I hope he fails, too.
→ Mythical team
October 18, 2009 - 13:32 ET by Cool ArrowI think they had a cameo role in "The Big Chill".
Big Chill was Michigan
October 18, 2009 - 13:43 ET by BlondeIIRC.
Oh, and I wonder which coach voted Texas #1, LOL.
GO GATORS!!!!
I hope he fails, too.
→ OK
October 18, 2009 - 13:45 ET by Cool ArrowI couldn't remember whether they were bellyaching about Bo Schembechler or Woody Hayes.
I thought it was Woody.
State stunk.
October 18, 2009 - 13:34 ET by RukusPurdue was 1-5 going in, dayum!! OSU is like "WTF!!!" LOL!
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
Looking forward
October 18, 2009 - 13:47 ET by RukusDon't usually look forward but I gotta tell ya, not worried about the Vols, Tigers or Tigers, it's them darn Mocs on Nov 21 that spooks me! Shudder!! : )
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
→ Geaux Saints
October 18, 2009 - 13:40 ET by Cool ArrowRumblin' Bumblin Stumblin, Fumblin.
Whose ball is it?
I'm switching to Aussie
October 18, 2009 - 13:50 ET by redmikeI'm switching to Aussie Rules Football until Rush has a team. Baseball lost me years ago with the player strikes and I never went back. Maybe the NFL has lost me too. I'd go do some yard work if it wasn't for the freaking cold global warming.
Aussie Football Rocks!!
October 18, 2009 - 16:36 ET by RukusGary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
Great idea
October 18, 2009 - 20:44 ET by HogTideRebelCatsAnything except the sport that is proud to have SharpASS and JackASS as their mentors.
Hurray!
October 18, 2009 - 16:00 ET by the strugglerVikings squeak one out......WIDE LEFT!
→ No Fair!!!
October 18, 2009 - 17:26 ET by Cool ArrowI was watching the Tennessee Titans stage a comeback against the New England Patriots. It's only 52-0 NE at the start of the 2nd Half.
Suddenly they switch over to the Jets - Bills game.
The game was just getting interesting.
I was thinking
October 18, 2009 - 19:04 ET by nwahsWell at least one New York team will win today. Well now I'm thinking maybe not, with this Jets-Bills game.
→ Good stuff
October 18, 2009 - 19:12 ET by Cool ArrowBut I'm OK with them kissing each other at the end of OT
Never mind. Bills win.
Give me immortality, or give me death - firesign
Good Gawd, what is wrong with the Titans? 59-zip?
October 18, 2009 - 19:25 ET by R D HelmThey are worse than the Lions. :-O
LOL-The Falcons got beat like that back in the '70s.
-Dave
GO FALCONS!
October 18, 2009 - 19:31 ET by R D HelmTime to whoop some Bear ass. :-)
-Dave
Three and out, three and out, and three and out
October 18, 2009 - 20:02 ET by R D HelmThey aren't going to beat the Bears doing that. :-(
-Dave
14-7 Atlanta at the half
October 18, 2009 - 20:58 ET by RukusGo Birds!!!
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
Ruk,
October 18, 2009 - 21:32 ET by R D HelmYeah, they started out a little slow, but they appear to have found their rhythm now.
I just hope the Dawgs find theirs before they hit the Swamp in a couple of weeks.
If not, it's going to be a loooooooooooooong day.
-Dave
I don't care!!!
October 18, 2009 - 20:40 ET by HogTideRebelCatsAfter Limbaugh, I quite watching nfl football. Period!!!
AkAlMsKy
October 18, 2009 - 21:04 ET by RukusPick one team (Saints : )) and just watch them. Yeah, college ball is a million times better, but pro ball has its positives, though very few. Limbaugh was screwed big time for sure, so I see you point. I just like to watch my Saints. : )
ROLL TIDE!
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
Broncos
October 18, 2009 - 22:13 ET by UnsaneThe Saints are for real. I managed to see the first quarter today (working on Sunday). They put together two awesome drives - I especially liked the first one that took up more than half the quarter. When you have ball control like that, and a defense like what they have...
But anyways, on to more important things. Like my wanting to see that PUNK Philip Rivers's face buried in the dirt after repeated sacks by the Broncos tomorrow night. If the Broncos get that game in San Diego against the Bolts, they will be in the driver's seat for that division. Beating up on the Cowboys and the Pats was fun. Now it is time to kick some AFC West ASS!!!
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
FUMBLE!
October 18, 2009 - 21:35 ET by R D HelmAnd this time, it was for-real. :-)
-Dave
Still with us Dave?
October 18, 2009 - 21:53 ET by BKeyserStill with us Dave?
BK, Yeah, but I am about to have a stroke.
October 18, 2009 - 21:59 ET by R D Helm-Dave
Uh oh Dave~~
October 18, 2009 - 22:30 ET by BKeyserOvertime? It doesn't look like either team wants a win in this one!
Update: Then again...
Update 2: Ok, turn back the paramedics. Good football weekend in GA
Falcons win!
October 18, 2009 - 22:45 ET by R D HelmDayem, that was close. :-O
-Dave