Let's get it in writing folks: WHO WINS THE BIG ONE TODAY?
Will the Pats cover the 12 point spread?
Is anybody boycotting the game? Why?
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Tale of the tape
February 3, 2008 - 11:17 ET by saw the lightI guess I will go with the Patriots, especially if they were able to tape the Giants' final walk-through at practice yesterday.
The Pats are like Hillary
February 3, 2008 - 13:08 ET by kch50428Will do whatever it takes to win, even cheat a little. And the Pats fans I've seen lately seem to have a Clintonesque arrogance about them...the SB title is theirs and they don't need to win no game...give 'em the trophy already...
Arrogant? lol!
February 3, 2008 - 13:24 ET by RJI haven't seen any "arrogance" around here, nor in my state of CT, where we have about a 50-50 split between the two teams.
On the other hand, for many months I HAVE seen multiple admissions of "hatred" and free usage of the word "hate" from the anti-Patriots here....as if their lives have been somehow negatively affected by a pretty terrific team.
Petty and silly stuff... :^)
I agree
February 3, 2008 - 13:41 ET by well99The Pats dont raise taxes,werent responsible for WW1 or WW2 but to hear some folks on here it seems that way.Maybe the Pats should all be sent to Gitmo and waterboarded.Or worse be force to eat MRE's.It is football get over it.Just enjoy the game.Go Pats.
Go Patriots!!! To all the
February 3, 2008 - 17:18 ET by RangerTomGo Patriots!!! To all the Patriot haters out there, you all sound like some of the nutty 9-11 Truthers running around this country. LOL!!Screw diversity, celebrate competancy
I hate the Patriots with a
February 3, 2008 - 11:23 ET by mikejI hate the Patriots with a passion that can only be rivaled with what I feel for a Democrat. But with that said, that doesn't make them a bad team just because I dislike them. This will be a beatdown of epic proportions. Patriots 45 Giants 21.
They come from the land of Kennedy and Kerry. It seems undeniable that they cheated, when they really didn't have to.
I think Tom Brady is one of the best QB's ever and Rodney Harrison one of the dirtiest players ever and Bill Bellicheck has the personality of the Soup Nazi.
Pat's still win and I will not be watching.
I also hate the Patriots
February 3, 2008 - 11:59 ET by HypocriteHaterI also hate the Patriots and would like nothing better than to see a Giants upset.
As far as Tom Brady being the best quarterback, most nfl quarterback can be great if they have an offensive line giving them lots of time in the pocket. Just my 2 cents.
→ Great Quarterbacks
February 3, 2008 - 12:04 ET by Cool ArrowAs in Mark Rypien.
♣ a seal
Right on target
February 3, 2008 - 16:37 ET by kdizzydazeFrom a die hard Skins fan. Rypien had all day and made great use of it. And you are right as far as QB's go, give most any pro QB plenty of time to throw and make reads and they will succeed. Brady is a great QB but man, he has all day to throw that ball. I say, cue up tapes of Rypien, Aikman and Brady side by side where they had to act quick and/or were under alot of pressure from the defense and you will see lots of fumbles, picks, sacks, throw aways and concussions.
Still, it is a team game and for those teams and specifically coaches who have not figured out that protecting the QB is the main ingredient- have fun watching this years super bowl. Of course protecting the QB is made a bit easier when you have the other teams signals and corresponding blitz packages on video tape.
By the way, why did Roger Goodell have those tapes destroyed?
Brady and the Pats don't care
February 3, 2008 - 19:16 ET by ThisnThatThey don't care if Brady is the best ever. Or if the Pats are the best ever. All they care about is the W. Get enough W's, throw enough touchdown passes, gain enough yards and the records will take care of themselves. Do they care if anybody hates them? Nope. They care about winning.
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LOL!! You wouldn't happen
February 3, 2008 - 12:26 ET by motherbeltLOL!! You wouldn't happen to be a native Bostonian, would you???
why would you hate them
February 3, 2008 - 16:26 ET by sonny286why would you hate them because of Kerry or Kennedy?
Kerry knows more about European football than about the NFL and Ted Kennedy is into long distance swimming and off road racing.
Do you think the Pats have done anything before or after week 1 that every other team has not done ???
Don't you know in your heart that Arlen Spector is the ultiamate poser and media whore - he is just laying a turd on the dinner table because he is taking money from Comcast and is the ultimate jerk.
Track
February 3, 2008 - 11:23 ET by Noel SheppardNBers,
For those interested, yesterday's track meet in Lincoln, Nebraska, was the third greatest day of my life. Watching your kid compete at the big conference college level is amazing. The kids sitting all around me must have thought I had just left a funeral given the tears streaking down my face. :-)
Unfortunately, the men's high jump ended up being one of the weakest events of the day. UNL foolishly scheduled a men's basketball game and a swim meet AT THE SAME TIME IN THE SAME FACILITY. As a result, the jumpers had to warm up OUTSIDE in the sub-freezing cold instead of inside where they normally do.
This made for sub-par heights from this elite group. In fact, only one person cleared 7 feet, even though ten entrants already had this season. VERY disappointing.
Brandon did 6-8.25, which is respectable, but under his PR, and not what he wanted to do with his Dad in town. As a red-shirt freshman, there WILL be better days.
Regardless, it was a marvelous day, especially as I watched the event with volleyball star Sarah Pavan, one of this year's NCAA top athletes. Her boyfriend is high jumper Dusty Jonas, and the two of us had a blast talking about our "heros" on the field. :-) ns
Kids
February 3, 2008 - 11:33 ET by saw the lightCongrats, Noel. I'm sure it was a very proud moment. I'm still watching cartoons with my offspring, but I'm sure she will make her dad proud in her college days.
Although it will probably be academically, due to the lack of athletic ability that exists between my wife and me.
Memories
February 3, 2008 - 12:12 ET by celatorNS: Congratulations to you and your son! You'll remember that day forever. One of my sons made the all-state football team in his senior year and another son was the state wrestling champion for his weight class for two years. I'll never forgot those games and matches. They make me smile to this very day. Good stuff.
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NS
February 3, 2008 - 12:18 ET by BlondeGood for you both. I'd much rather watch your son's meet than the Super Bowl.
Enjoy your time in Lincoln....and say hi to my nephew.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde
February 3, 2008 - 12:30 ET by Noel SheppardB,
Too late. Already in the airport -- FACING ANOTHER delay!
I HATE AIR TRAVEL!!!
Flying out here, my flight to Vegas was cancelled for unscheduled maintenance. They rerouted me through Chicago, getting me into Omaha 4 1/2 hours behind schedule!!! Time with my son forever lost!!!
Now, just as we're about to board, the flight is delayed because of weather in Vegas. As a result, I'll now be flying during the Super Bowl rather than home watching it.
Honestly, there's nothing fun about air travel anymore! :-( ns
Sorry N,
February 3, 2008 - 12:35 ET by BlondeI feel your pain. Just concentrate on the good stuff....nothing you can do at this point....you're a captive.
It'll probably be a crummy game anyway. (not really...but I'm trying to cheer you up).
Safe flight, N.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Noel,
February 3, 2008 - 12:56 ET by FastEdYour son will NEVER forget that you were there - he may forget what he did, or even where he was (doubt that) but having Dad there will never be forgotten. And that comes from being the son and the dad.
He was a coach, not a good one, but he was there. My daughter raced wheelchairs, not all that well, but I was there - and all of it didn't matter, EXCEPT that WE were together, or at least very near. And just think, first year jitters lead to second year betters.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Congrats!
February 3, 2008 - 19:22 ET by Gary P JacksonCongrats!
HERE COME THE CRYBABIES
February 3, 2008 - 11:37 ET by RJboohoo, whine, snivel
"Those big bullies cheated" "How do I know?" "An unnamed source told me"
boohoo, whine, snivel
:^)
Exactly RJ. And the
February 3, 2008 - 21:25 ET by JasonCExactly RJ. And the first half wasn't the beatdown I was hoping for (Brady sacked twice in a row, wtf?) but I'm confident they'll come back, cover the spread and then some.
"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
Damn it! Well, hopefully
February 3, 2008 - 23:20 ET by JasonCDamn it!
Well, hopefully Super Tuesday will go my way....
"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
Monday morning quaterbacking
February 4, 2008 - 09:44 ET by RJHi Jason. With the close score at halftime I had the opposite feeling. I didn't see any indications of the Pats solving the pressure on Brady.
For the past few weeks, I've been talking about the noticible pressure the Giants put on him in their first game, and how impressed I was that he maintained his cool. Well, the Giants increased the pressure on him and, IMO, that put him off his usual cool and his usual accuracy....unless the ankle was worse than we knew.
Also, did you see the way
February 4, 2008 - 10:43 ET by JasonCRJ, believe me, my half-time feeling was all hope and optmism, I had no good reason to believe it. Also, did you see the way his arm got wrenched back during one of his first-half sacks? I think that may have been the culprit in his frequent second-half passes to nobody.
What an anticlimactic game.
But yeah, in all honesty, have to give NY credit for seriously putting the heat on Brady. I'd like to be able to say "The Giants didn't 'win', our defensive (well, and offensive) front lines were just off"; but they did play one hell of a game. Which would have made a last-30-seconds drive downfield all the more awesome.
"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
7 and half hours and
February 3, 2008 - 11:52 ET by botg7 and half hours and counting
PATRIOTS 38 GIANTS 21 (maybe28)
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LOL botg... Have you gone
February 3, 2008 - 16:23 ET by bigtimerLOL botg...
Have you gone to bed yet...see your still counting the hours away...
I'm still pulling for that evil Manning brother and the GIANTS!
Just for the heck of it....heheheee
So, bt....are you singing.
February 3, 2008 - 16:30 ET by motherbeltSo, bt....are you singing. Three Dog Night's ....."Eeeeeee...li's com-iiiiiiiin"
girl you better hide your
February 3, 2008 - 16:37 ET by botggirl you better hide your heart, your broken heart
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LOL mb... Afternoon to
February 3, 2008 - 16:39 ET by bigtimerLOL mb...
Afternoon to you...
Now I'm a humming a tune thanks to you....
...by the way, McCain has backed down this morning from the link I put out last night regarding Romney's back-yard....I saw him this morning on Fox Sunday...
Typical of him...nothing changes.
Go Giants!
slept like a baby BT
February 3, 2008 - 16:35 ET by botgi just check up over here now and then
2 hrs 46 min to go
and it's the evil maningesessse trying to steal the precioussssss!!!
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botg... ROFLMAO!!! You
February 3, 2008 - 16:41 ET by bigtimerbotg...
ROFLMAO!!!
You are one crazy guy!
Don't know about the wild part...heheee
Giants cover.
February 3, 2008 - 11:52 ET by UphillPatriots win.
People complain.
Life goes on.
I'm sorry.
February 24, 2008 - 19:59 ET by UphillGiants win.
People still complain about the Patriots.
Life goes on with lots of inquiries.
Up... ROFLMAO! Whatever
February 24, 2008 - 20:04 ET by bigtimerUp...
ROFLMAO!
Whatever made you come to this thread...whatever the reason, the posts are funny.
BT
February 24, 2008 - 20:45 ET by UphillI have lots of time to kill.
I lived in the Boston area
February 3, 2008 - 11:58 ET by JohnMI lived in the Boston area for many years before moving to NJ (for family reasons, but I wish I'd have known bettter...)
I'm not a sports nut - I only watch pro football, and I have no memory for scores, players, etc. I enjoy seeing teams working together toward a common goal, overcoming challenges, adapting to situations, and maintaining their spirit and drive. Typically the day after the game, I can't tell you the final score, but I can tell you how it went, and if it was well-played.
During the late 1980's and the 1990's, I watched the Pats lose many playoffs in the last minute. They were always on the edge of winning, and then they'd blow it. Despite several good seasons, mostly I agonized season after season.
So now I am enjoying their winning, and am delighted in the way they don't allow superstar publicity for any one player. I like the way they think team. I like their discipline. I like the way Brady preps 20 or more hours for each game. He's not trying to be good - he works hard to be good. I like the way the Pats gather info about their opponents during the first 3 quarters, then apply it in the 4th for the win. To me, the Pats exemplify excellent qualities of thoughtfulness, dedication, focus, and patience that individuals and businesses can emulate.
Until the last game of this season, I wouldn't have cared if the Giants made the playoffs. But that last game against the Pats - I have new respect for the Giants. (Makes me a bit more able to tolerate the local adoration of the Giants...)
Although I still don't think the Giants will win, I think they'll give the Pats a really close game, maybe only 4 points.
As for the above-mentioned videotape situation, you KNOW that every team is doing that. I respect the Pats for not trying to dismiss it. I only fault them for not fighting the over-the-top penalties.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to an enjoyable game. Go Pats!
At times I can't control my
February 3, 2008 - 12:05 ET by jcrapes4At times I can't control my natual desire not to conform. This is one of those times. I pick the Giants to win. For no other reason than I like swimming up stream. It could explain why I get so battered and bruised eheheehee:)
A shout-out to the surprising UCONN Huskies
February 3, 2008 - 12:14 ET by RJThey're unranked, but yesterday they beat #18 Pittsburgh for their fifth straight win.
And get this: three of those wins were against ranked teams, including #7 Indiana (at Indiana) and #13 Marquette. Nice run, guys.
Gee, ya think it's time to give them a ranking?
RJ... I saw the end of
February 3, 2008 - 16:21 ET by bigtimerRJ...
I saw the end of that...they were lucky and yes very talented to pull that off within the last two minutes...when I tuned in they were a point of two behind, then they tied blah blah blah...then they put on the show!
I thought of you and your Huskies...
Our Zag played in double over-time last night against the Broncos (Santa Clara)...it was some game to not look away from...it was great to the end...
Go Giants!
→ Eli's Comin'
February 3, 2008 - 12:15 ET by Cool ArrowI'm rootin for the kid to to spank that monkey plum out of the hands of those who would try to saddle him with it so early in his career.
Go Manning.
♣ a seal
The Patriots could become
February 3, 2008 - 12:30 ET by GregEThe Patriots could become the first team to ever have been found absolutely guilty of cheating, won every game during that season, and have that season celebrated though everyone is aware of the cheating. Normally cheating gets more attention. I don't understand why it doesn't in this case.
And if anyone wants to chime in and call this whining (please do so we can see your true colors..lol), I'll pre-empt by explaining that you will be at the same time revealing to us all your lack of principle in this situation.
Let responses begin!!!!!!..LOL
Oh yea, prediction, I almost forgot.....Patriots probably win by two TDs and a FG. I don't want that to happen, I just predict that it will. I will be more than glad to be wrong in that prediction.
hey greg
February 3, 2008 - 12:30 ET by botgdid we ever get a full scale investigation into all the teams? Wonder why not?
True the Pats were caught, paid the price, moved on. Time for others to move on also.
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Paid the price?
February 3, 2008 - 12:55 ET by GregEPaid the price? Their season was not nullified nor was the game in which they were caught outright cheating one they were forced to forfeit.
If I was caught cheating on a test in school, I got a fat zero on that particular test. I forfeited my grade. Other students weren't assumed to have cheated too, with a full investigation on them first before I was punished. Track star Marion Jones just recently had to forfeit her wins in the 2000 Olympic games because she was found guilty of cheating in her winning those medals. In the NFL's case, not even the game in which they were seen cheating had to be forfeited. That's very strange to me. Normally if you cheat during some contest or event, you forfeit your win when you're found to have cheated. If it was my team, I'd say this same thing. And yes, I understand that we don't know each other and you could think I'm full of crap on that, but that's the honest truth. Doesn't matter what team it is, or whether I'm a fan. If I can't say my team should forfeit at least the game in which they were found guilty of cheating, then my principles are just talk.
Greg a fine and loss of
February 3, 2008 - 13:04 ET by botgGreg a fine and loss of first round draft choice was deemed appropriate by (not the Patriots) the league. Done and Done.
Get over it, neither you nor i are privey to all the information in context that was used to determine the penalty.
I will say this, when i first heard the Pats were stealing signals i thought <Duh!, Don't they all do that?> which of course they do that's why they have 'signals', same thing in baseball. The old -cap, chin, skin, hair, elbow, cap etc.
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We just simply don't have
February 3, 2008 - 17:19 ET by GregEWe just simply don't have the same views on the principle of it. No biggie, I appreciate the discussion.
They cheated. Period. I
February 3, 2008 - 17:21 ET by balboaThey cheated. Period. I don't know how they don't lose that game from their record.
NFL's call on that, either
February 3, 2008 - 17:25 ET by GregENFL's call on that, either way. My opinion is same as yours.
Because the NFL knows the truth, they took the action they did.
February 3, 2008 - 18:21 ET by RJI've read and heard sports announcers and writers say that it was known to be fairly common.
It's obvious that the NFL knew that anything more than the punishment they gave would be challenged and would have opened a can of worms they didn't want to open.
RJ
February 3, 2008 - 18:34 ET by botgI am SHOCKED just SHOCKED to find spying going on!!!!
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They got their loss. In the
February 3, 2008 - 23:27 ET by GregEThey got their loss. In the BIG ONE. Oooo raaaah!!
Nullify the Season?
February 3, 2008 - 14:32 ET by Del DolemonteNullify the entire season because of an incident in one game? Please.
How many games did the San Francisco 49ers have to forfeit after they were caught cheating on the salary cap?
Please read my post. I
February 3, 2008 - 17:24 ET by GregEPlease read my post. I made mention of nullification of season, yes, and you jumped on it, but I much moreso accented the Jets game in which they were found guilty of doing it, which you said nothing about. Perhaps you agree on that one game forfeiture?
As for the 49ers, I don't know or remember that one. If they did it, there should have been punishment. Maybe it was, but I don't know about the situation.
What Do The Rules Say?
February 3, 2008 - 18:58 ET by Del DolemonteIf the rules said that they should have forfeited that one game, then they should have. Obviously the league didn't think that way.
As for the 49ers case, here's the story:
http://www.boulderpu...
excerpt:
"Three years after salary-cap violations by the 49ers were suspected, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced the settlement. Policy will pay $400,000 and Clark $200,000. The 49ers agreed to pay $300,000 and surrender their fifth pick in the 2001 draft and third selection in 2002. The settlement, made with the agreement of the NFL Players Association, also calls for the player agents involved — Leigh Steinberg, Jeff Moorad and Gary Wichard — to contribute $350,000 to charities. But the players involved will get their money, and it won't count against the 49ers' salary cap, an apparent oversight in the settlement procedure. The league then decided to increase its power to punish future violations by allowing for suspensions of a year, fines of up to $3.5 million, and the loss of two No. 1 draft choices."
Arlen Specter
February 3, 2008 - 12:37 ET by ricklailI am cross posting this from the open thread. I feel we need to clog this clown's mailbox. Hope you don't mind Noel.
Specter was on ESPN with Mike and Mike this morning saying that the American people had the right to know about the Pats tapes as why Mr. Goodell destroyed them. This is BS. Goodell said he destroyed them so they couldn't fall into the hands of other teams. I believe Goodell when he says that if further action is needed he will take it.
Any way I fired this e-mail off to Specter but I doubt he reads.
BUTT OUT. You have no right to investigate the NFL. Get back to work on things that matter to America. The NFL can take care of itself. You wonder why Congress has such low ratings. Enough said!
I would like to ask each of you to sent Specter an e-mail that it is none of his business. Just google his name and a contact form will be in his website
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
ricklail
February 3, 2008 - 12:41 ET by botgwhat needs investigation is Arlens collusion with the libs in judicial nominations and why he was left on the commitee
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GO BRONCOS!!! err,
February 3, 2008 - 13:07 ET by wiwfGO BRONCOS!!!
err, patriots by 10 (37-27)
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
Arlen Spector
February 3, 2008 - 13:33 ET by mikebromoJanuary 2005 the Republican Senators voted for Spector to head the judicial comittee. I haven't contributed a cent to the RNC since then.
botg... Bingo!
February 3, 2008 - 16:25 ET by bigtimerbotg...
Bingo!
The game will be fixed
February 3, 2008 - 13:10 ET by pwozMost people are betting on the Pats with their bookies, so the Giants will win.. that or it'll be by 3 or 7.
GO GIANTS!
NY by 14
February 3, 2008 - 13:26 ET by webdrThe giants will win by 14. The hype and the pressure finally gets to to Brady and the Pats....
spector
February 3, 2008 - 13:38 ET by AuH2Omanthe special waiver that the NFL receives from Congress carries obligations, transparency, etc. the commish has admitted that the investigation about the taping did not go back to 2002 and we now know that the Pats cheated then, so lets clear the air and find out what happened when and who was involved. Matt Walsh's interview with ESPN is quite revealing. the league has rules, which were broken, hence the fines,etc. the public deserves answers, the integrity of the league is at stake. this is far from done
Giants by 2
February 3, 2008 - 13:38 ET by Free StinkerGiants by 2
12 point spread? LOL!
Newsbusters. Log on and find out What the heck is so yummy over here!
Patriots
February 3, 2008 - 13:55 ET by byrneyThe '07 Giants are the '85 Pats. The '07 Patriots are the '85 Bears. Therefore, Patriots 46 - Giants 10. No contest. And why doesn't any other team get caught cheating if they are all doing it? Could it be that the Pats are the only team anyone cares about catching? Just wondering.
byrney
February 3, 2008 - 14:02 ET by botgIMO the league wanted to make their point without embroilling the whole season in investigations. Smack the lead dog, point made, move on.
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→ botg
February 3, 2008 - 14:06 ET by Cool ArrowBut just think how far the Jets would have gone this season if not for that one game.
BWAHAHAHA
♣ a seal
12 point spread? LOL!
February 4, 2008 - 00:21 ET by Free StinkerGiants by 2
12 point spread? LOL!
Dxmn I'm good! ;-)
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Free
February 4, 2008 - 00:30 ET by botgcongrats to you and the Giants
their D-line was impressive tonight
Thanks. :-) New England
February 4, 2008 - 00:36 ET by Free StinkerThanks. :-)
New England was tough. Had me and my buddies scared for a while there.
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Junior Seau
February 3, 2008 - 13:39 ET by Chaitealoveris the only reason I want the Patriots to win. He's near the end of a great career and deserves a ring. I'll have the game on, but will be reading a book at the same time. I'll look up for an interesting-sounding commercial, though.
Chai
“The question of what kind of President each candidate would make is infinitely more important than all the ‘horse race’ handicapping that dominates the media.” —Thomas Sowell
chai
February 3, 2008 - 13:42 ET by botgah the commercials
what about Rodney??
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Right, botg
February 3, 2008 - 14:03 ET by ChaitealoverHarrison's reason #2
Chai
“The question of what kind of President each candidate would make is infinitely more important than all the ‘horse race’ handicapping that dominates the media.” —Thomas Sowell
ah the commercials
February 3, 2008 - 14:04 ET by botgah the commercials preview
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Interesting preview
February 3, 2008 - 14:34 ET by ChaitealoverI must admit, though, that I prefer the silly ones.
Now I'm going to go out on my 'rain porch' with a cup of tea to get that book started.
Chai
“The question of what kind of President each candidate would make is infinitely more important than all the ‘horse race’ handicapping that dominates the media.” —Thomas Sowell
Patriots 19, Giants 0
February 3, 2008 - 14:37 ET by Del DolemonteI know, I know.
Only 7 weeks until the Red Sox play their first game of the 2008 season!
Giants by 24
February 3, 2008 - 14:39 ET by Lame CherryI realize the networks, odds makers, referees, NFL and advertisers all have a stake in making this game close so viewers stay tuned........
But barring any odds maker referee penalties to stall drives, the Giants front line has the ability to plaster Brady to the turf. I do not believe the Irish owners of the Giants will allow the cheating Patriots to "just play".
I believe they will mug Randy Moss and Wes Welker. The running game will be shut down and Brady will go limping off for real and not fake walking boot casts.
The Giants have a smashing running game which will have the linebackers of the Pats running away by the 3rd quarter. Their wide receivers are healthy enough.......watch to see if the Pats corners get tagged for roughing Burris and company early........that is a signal how the game will go.
I pick though the Giants to win by 24 points in a route.
Of course, I picked Green Bay not knowing Bret Farve would thrown passes like a girl and that Peyton Manning would throw 2 interceptions in his end zone.
Sometimes the girls just do not play up to their ability.
After all what could make more money in the odds makers to have masses of dolts biting on the Pats to win and the Giants smash them.....so no the Pats will not cover the point spread.
........and no not boycotting anything but Ford, Chase etc..... I do not like though that idiot Roger Goodell planting trees to offset the Super Bowl.........that is just plain stupid!
*HIC IACET ARTORIVS REX QVONDAM REXQVE FVTVRVS
LC
February 3, 2008 - 14:53 ET by byrneyKeep drinking that kool-aid. You'll be okay.
The Giants are like
February 3, 2008 - 14:53 ET by dwillmoreThe Giants are like McCain....they really shouldn't be there but they are.
Patriots by 17 points. Dem challenger 40 states to 10 against McCain.
Dolphins vs The Patriots today
February 3, 2008 - 14:57 ET by Daniel BakerI am rooting for the Dolphins, 1972
daniel
February 3, 2008 - 15:01 ET by botgare you gonna be in your tux standing next to Mercury?
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Giants Win
February 3, 2008 - 15:15 ET by crazywaterGiants 27 Pats 24
Under 53.5 only because everyone says over
Pats and the over
February 3, 2008 - 15:25 ET by timothePats 34 Giants 21
Pats cover both the win and the over on a late sack/fumble return for a TD.
Adalius Thomas MVP
Need any cheese wth that whine?
February 3, 2008 - 16:17 ET by byrneyThe Patriots are the "W" of the NFL. Low approval ratings. But they don't care. They just keep kicking ass!
necessity is Tom Petty's mother
February 3, 2008 - 16:23 ET by CatherwoodTo quote Hawkeye Pierce: the instrument has not yet been created that would measure my indifference to this game.
I do have the 10th season of South Park on DVD; I think I'll watch that while I iron my clothes and do paperwork in preparation for my torment tomorrow. I will tune in at halftime (any guess what time that will be?) to watch Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Friends say he play four songs and last night over seabreezes and supper we guessed that he would play these four songs: 1) American Girl 2) Free Fall'in 3) Refugee 4) Won't Back Down. Other guesses included the much hoped for 'Runn'in Down a Dream (too long); 'The Waiting'; 'Don't Come Round Here No More (too long) and one none wanted but had to consider 'Don't Do Me Like That'. Any other suggestions?
Halftime
February 3, 2008 - 16:36 ET by byrneyHalftime should be sometime between 7:30-8:00 est. I'm hoping for The Waiting. And American Girl. Are you listening, Tom Brady? Find a nice American girl and stop acting so European. Even though Giselle isn't from Europe. Tom Coughlin will be singing Don't Do Me Like That. Eli too. Yeah!
catherwood
February 3, 2008 - 16:45 ET by botgRunnin down a Dream----kinda fits the SuperBowl
Won't Back Down----winning the SB
the Waiting----for the Trophy
Breakdown-----go ahead and give it to me
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
btw Tom Petty
February 3, 2008 - 16:47 ET by botgjust said on the pregame "I only get 12 minutes"
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
I don't like either of the
February 3, 2008 - 17:24 ET by ckc1227I don't like either of the teams playing, so I'm going to bet a c-note on the Panthers to win the Superbowl tonight.
I don't know what game you
February 3, 2008 - 17:39 ET by DaBirdI don't know what game you all are talking about. But I've been watching the biggest game of the year. The Puppy Bowl. The first half was exciting, with the Jack Russell Terrier edging all the others with his speed and agility. The Kitty half-time show was a disappointment. Too much glitz and glamour, not enough kitty interaction. I think they just tried too hard this year.
But I'm settling in for the second half of the Puppy Bowl, which should be a nail biter!
Hey Dabird... Was it a
February 3, 2008 - 17:43 ET by bigtimerHey Dabird...
Was it a Jack Russell rat-terrier?
Dang...and to think I missed that if it was!
Is there a repeat?
LOL!
Not to Worry
February 3, 2008 - 18:44 ET by Del DolemonteAnimal Planet will repeat the the 3 hour show at 6 PM EST, and 9 PM EST, and midnight EST...in other words, at le