2008/2009 NikiMcBee Memorial NFL Thread

[AVGWarhawk]

No I did not catch that one. For the long years Lewis has played, he still hits like a freight train.

[ReallyDedPoet]

No I did not catch that one. For the long years Lewis has played, he still hits like a freight train.
Although they overdid it somewhat, it was neat to see the respect they have for each other after years of lining up against one another on the field.

The sign of a great player in my book :yep:


RDP

[AVGWarhawk]

Looks like RDP got me beat last week. Looking at the boards, my season is over. It is already generating playoff match ups.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Looks like RDP got me beat last week. Looking at the boards, my season is over. It is already generating playoff match ups.

I'll have to check it out, since Sunday's loss I have not been back on.


RDP

[nikimcbee]

Yeah, next weekend:D I will be at the Ravens/Pitt game. Barn burner:rock: I'm bringing my daughters to root for the Ravens. :D

whoa you lucky dog! I want to go to a seachicken game, but it is a little spendy. Maybe mext year.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Wonder how AVG is doing, it was a close one in Baltimore :yep:
Packers fell again, oh well, bring on 09'


RDP

[AVGWarhawk]

Bum call RDP at the end. I was right at the end zone and watched the "touchdown" that will live in infamy. The ball did not break the line. :down: They should have gone with the original call. No matter, the squealers probably would have scored anyway. Not to mention we had several opportunities in the red zone to close the deal. We did not deliver. But, we are still in playoff contention and I'm pleased with our players. Flacco is a young budding QB. He will do well. We can only get better from the experience against the toughest defense in the league.

Opening madhouse show to start the game:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/PIC_0013.jpg

My two Ravens fans at the game yesterday!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/PIC_0004-2.jpg

[ReallyDedPoet]

Nice pics there AVG. Must have been neat to be there and for your two girls to share in the experience.

I'll have to check out the highlights, the game was not televised
in my area. There were 3-4 games to pick from, but not this one :nope:


RDP

[AVGWarhawk]

My dad took me to the games back in the late 70's. Back then is was Memorial Stadium and the Baltimore Colts. My very first game I watched had OJ Simpson playing:o. Anyway, I remember those games with my dad and freezing my butt off. I want my girls to remember going to sporting events like I do.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I want my girls to remember going to sporting events like I do.
Yeah, I hope to take my three boys to an NHL game in the not so distant future, for reasons you mentioned.

The only thing that still bugs me about it is the amount of
money that professional athletes make, but when you strip away all of the bull****
and you just have the game, it's still a great experience\thing.


RDP

[1480]

The reason hockey will always be #1 in my eyes, proud to be a life long Black Hawks fan, and of the NHL, impeach Bettman PLEASE!


In the middle of a grueling six game road trip where a very young hockey team is away from home, the third game of the trip ends late on a cold Canadian Saturday night. This is the only break on the trip and the three days between games allow them the only break to get back home in their own beds for a couple of days before going back on the road. A scheduled commercial flight waits for them at Toronto 's International Airport for the short flight home; they could be home by midnight. This plane departs on schedule, but without a single member of the hockey team.

Back in the locker room a vote is taken after the game was complete, and a unanimous decision is made by this young team to skip this flight and stay one more day. They make arrangements to check back in the hotel and on a frozen Sunday morning charter two buses that have no heat and begin a journey two hours straight north into a sparsely inhabited Canada, but where hockey is its passion. They arrive at their destination to the surprise of the teams general manager who is there attending his fathers wake.

After a few emotional hours, this team boards the buses and head back for a two-hour trip back to Toronto . On the way they ask the drivers to stop in a tiny Canadian town because they are hungry. To the shock of the patrons and workers at this small hockey town McDonald's, a professional team walks out of two rickety buses and into the restaurant, which just happens to have pictures of two members of this team on its wall. The patrons know every single one of these players by sight being fanatic fans of hockey in these parts. One can only imagine their amazement of the locals seeing and entire professional hockey team sit down and have a meal in their tiny little town in the middle of a hockey season. After a while they board the buses and catch their same flight 24 hours later, giving one day to their general manager.

Have I made this up, is this an excerpt from some fictional book? No this a true story of the Blackhawks last Saturday night and they decided to attend Dale Tallon's fathers funeral. Its amazing that such a good story can be found nowhere on the internet, and not even mentioned in the Chicago papers. Had one of the Blackhawks got into a fight and punched some drunken loser in a Toronto bar it would be plastered all over papers and the television. This being said, its hard to imagine any professional football, basketball or baseball team doing this, but the members of the Blackhawks claim any "hockey" team would have done this.


http://blackhawks.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=690&id=27938 (http://blackhawks.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=690&id=27938)

[magic452]

Great story 1480. Only in hockey. :rock::rock: You are dead on about the press.
The only news is bad news. :down: Good for the Black Hawks, one of my favorite
teams. Right behind my San Jose Sharks. They are doing good this year. :rock:

Magic452
A west coast Black Hawks fan.

[ReallyDedPoet]

They make arrangements to check back in the hotel and on a frozen Sunday morning charter two buses that have no heat and begin a journey two hours straight north into a sparsely inhabited Canada, but where hockey is its passion.

That's quite the story.

Hockey comes with the territory here. I have three boys, two play hockey. The other cannot because he has Cerebral Palsy, but loves the game all the same. I coach the two who do play and although it is a lot of work, I would not want it any other way. It's great to be on the ice with them.

There is nothing like going to the rink on a Saturday morning in the midst of a cold Canadian Winter.

Go Leafs :yep::up:


RDP

[nikimcbee]

Congrats to Rick for winning the torpedo bowl I. subsim FF.:up:

[Onkel Neal]

Yay, Raiders! :rock:

[AVGWarhawk]

GO RAVENS. One more game with Jacksonville=win=playoff berth:rock:

[Aramike]

Cool thread. HUGE hockey fan here. I follow the Nashville Predators and make it down to the United Center for a couple Preds/Hawks games annually.

Past that, I'm a Packers nut. This MNF game vs. the Bears is meaningless ... but next week, should we lose to the Lions, well ...

[AVGWarhawk]

You will not lose to the Lions. Why would they want to bust up that wonderful record they have with a win? :rotfl:

[ReallyDedPoet]

A win is a win, specially with the season we have had, go Pack :up:


RDP

[nikimcbee]

Cool thread. HUGE hockey fan here. I follow the Nashville Predators and make it down to the United Center for a couple Preds/Hawks games annually.

Past that, I'm a Packers nut. This MNF game vs. the Bears is meaningless ... but next week, should we lose to the Lions, well ...

Welcome to the thread.

Cheez-heads vs Bears! I say Blago buys off the refs... Da bears by 20.

[nikimcbee]

GO RAVENS. One more game with Jacksonville=win=playoff berth:rock:

so how was the steelers game? didn't you go to that?

[Digital_Trucker]

OK, somebody pinch me, I have to be dreaming. Team Satan loses, Tamba Bay loses, Minnesota fumbles the game away to us and the Falcons are definitely in the playoffs. And, to boot, Carolina loses to the Giants in OT so, if we can beat 2-13 St Louis and N'awlins can beat the Panthers we go from worst to first in the NFC South.

Whatever I'm smoking, I want some more of it :rotfl:

[AVGWarhawk]

GO RAVENS. One more game with Jacksonville=win=playoff berth:rock:
so how was the steelers game? didn't you go to that?

Yes I went. My kids pics are few posts back. Great game, we lost though:shifty: The ref call that will live in infamy :down:

[AVGWarhawk]

OK, somebody pinch me, I have to be dreaming. Team Satan loses, Tamba Bay loses, Minnesota fumbles the game away to us and the Falcons are definitely in the playoffs. And, to boot, Carolina loses to the Giants in OT so, if we can beat 2-13 St Louis and N'awlins can beat the Panthers we go from worst to first in the NFC South.

Whatever I'm smoking, I want some more of it :rotfl:

Yes sir! You are not dreaming! The Falcons pulled it off and are having a great season. I have been following them since you been posting. Congrats.

[Digital_Trucker]

OK, somebody pinch me, I have to be dreaming. Team Satan loses, Tamba Bay loses, Minnesota fumbles the game away to us and the Falcons are definitely in the playoffs. And, to boot, Carolina loses to the Giants in OT so, if we can beat 2-13 St Louis and N'awlins can beat the Panthers we go from worst to first in the NFC South.

Whatever I'm smoking, I want some more of it :rotfl:
Yes sir! You are not dreaming! The Falcons pulled it off and are having a great season. I have been following them since you been posting. Congrats.

And congrats to you for helping part of all of that come true by beating Dallas. See you in the Super Bowl maybe:up:

[AVGWarhawk]

The Dallas game was great! Sorry to see the old Dallas stadium not have the festive party after the game as it was the stadiums last game...but hey...it is friggin war out there:yep:

I see the Ravens winning next weekend and securing the play off position but much beyond that is a mystery. However, Cinderella had her day so why not the Ravens or even the Falcons for that matter? Imagine that, Falcons and Ravens in the Superbowl. Now both of us will be wondering what were smoking if that happens. :rotfl:

[Digital_Trucker]

As our "fearless leader" Mike Smith said "Why not us?"

[AVGWarhawk]

As our "fearless leader" Mike Smith said "Why not us?"

Exactly. It is a whole new ball game now! Good Luck! I will be watching:yep:

[1480]

Actually the game tonight has partial playoff implications for us. DT thanks for your guys beating the Queens (yes McBee) and keeping the playoff tease alive for the second city. Kickoff temps: 4 degrees, with a wind chill of 20-30 below zero, just the way a Pack/Bear game should be! :rock:

[Aramike]

Cool thread. HUGE hockey fan here. I follow the Nashville Predators and make it down to the United Center for a couple Preds/Hawks games annually.

Past that, I'm a Packers nut. This MNF game vs. the Bears is meaningless ... but next week, should we lose to the Lions, well ...

Welcome to the thread.

Cheez-heads vs Bears! I say Blago buys off the refs... Da bears by 20.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Kickoff temps: 4 degrees, with a wind chill of 20-30 below zero, just the way a Pack/Bear game should be! :rock:

Exactly :yep::up:


RDP

[1480]

I cannot believe this team pulled one out of their collective tookus....

Sorry about adding more non related stuff to this thread but I wanted to share more of the hockey team I have a man crush on:



Blackhawks Player Sopel Opens His Heart and Home

Mary Frances Bragiel, WBBM Newsradio 780 Reporting
CHICAGO -- More than a dozen military families associated with the Illinois chapter of Operation Homefront will be without their spouse this holiday season but not without the essentials. And the Chicago Blackhawks are to thank..

Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel and his wife Kelly will open their west suburban home today to nearly 20 families and Blackhawk players for a holiday celebration.

Each player has committed to spending $600 on each family for food and toys and at the same time get a chance to know one another.

Sopel says he can sympathize with military families who will wake up on Christmas day knowing that a loved one is overseas.

The Blackhawks have paired with the Illinois chapter of Operation Homefront for this effort

[Aramike]

If this wasn't a case of the football gods having their say, I don't know what is.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Sorry about adding more non related stuff to this thread but I wanted to share more of the hockey team I have a man crush on:


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Another nice story by the way :yep:


RDP

[1480]

If this wasn't a case of the football gods having their say, I don't know what is.

It was an exciting 4th quarter and OT, if you are a Bears fan. They did not deserve this game at all. Aramike, you are absolutely right.

[RickC Sniper]

Congrats to Rick for winning the torpedo bowl I. subsim FF.:up:

Thanks Jason.

[Aramike]

If this wasn't a case of the football gods having their say, I don't know what is.

It was an exciting 4th quarter and OT, if you are a Bears fan. They did not deserve this game at all. Aramike, you are absolutely right.Yeah, I seriously can't remember a team losing this many close games in a single season, at any level.

But, I will say that I think I can stomach the Bears going better than the Vikings. :damn:

Heh, who would have thought that 2008 would see the Brewers in the playoffs and the Packers with a losing campaign? :hmm:

[1480]

If this wasn't a case of the football gods having their say, I don't know what is.

It was an exciting 4th quarter and OT, if you are a Bears fan. They did not deserve this game at all. Aramike, you are absolutely right.Yeah, I seriously can't remember a team losing this many close games in a single season, at any level.

But, I will say that I think I can stomach the Bears going better than the Vikings. :damn:

Heh, who would have thought that 2008 would see the Brewers in the playoffs and the Packers with a losing campaign? :hmm:

Sorry, I used to go to one Brewer/Sox game once a year. My grandpa owned a tavern and would have a trip every year to County stadium. As a kid, nothing beat a fella in Leaderhosen (sp) slide down from the humongous wooden keg in center field and the release of balloons everytime a Brewer jacked a homer. As a Cub fan, that was quality entertainment! Got to see a few future HOFer's play live Yount, Molitor....

I just wish Scumbag, I mean Selig would have left enough alone and kept Harvey's Wallbangers where they belonged, the AL.

[Aramike]

I just wish Scumbag, I mean Selig would have left enough alone and kept Harvey's Wallbangers where they belonged, the AL.Yeah, I can relate to that. I'm no fan of Selig's management of baseball.

On the other hand, I can hardly watch AL baseball. The DH just kills it for me. It just kills bench and bullpen management, IMO. I'd wish they'd either get rid of the DH altogether or lower the roster sizes of the AL to compensate.

It does suck, though, that the Brewers/Cubs rivalry have caught some people in the middle. My grandmother was a huge Cubs fan and I watched and listened to their games growing up. A sort of dual-allegience. Now it seems to have gotten bitter. ;)

[1480]

As a southpaw pitcher till college, I hated the DH, just like you. They started it to get attendence up in the 70's and then the players union locked it down. When skybird becomes ruler of the world and I am his advisor of all that is USA, we will get rid of the DH. Also, the original names for divisions in the NHL will come back, Bettman will be run over by a zamboni driven by a dwarf. We will be forever in his debt, a kraut that had the foresight to be king!

[nikimcbee]

As a southpaw pitcher till college, I hated the DH, just like you. They started it to get attendence up in the 70's and then the players union locked it down. When skybird becomes ruler of the world and I am his advisor of all that is USA, we will get rid of the DH. Also, the original names for divisions in the NHL will come back, Bettman will be run over by a zamboni driven by a dwarf. We will be forever in his debt, a kraut that had the foresight to be king!

siddown!
http://bp2.blogger.com/_sO--8BY-fLw/SDI9Q92bjEI/AAAAAAAAAj8/hpBfa9hii0k/s400/RedWingsBackground13.jpg

[Aramike]

The only thing worse than a Blackhawks fan is a Red Wings fan... :smug:

http://cdn.nhl.com/predators/bc/images/library/download/wallpaper/skyline_small.jpg

[Aramike]

As a southpaw pitcher till college, I hated the DH, just like you. They started it to get attendence up in the 70's and then the players union locked it down. When skybird becomes ruler of the world and I am his advisor of all that is USA, we will get rid of the DH. Also, the original names for divisions in the NHL will come back, Bettman will be run over by a zamboni driven by a dwarf. We will be forever in his debt, a kraut that had the foresight to be king!:up: Yeah, I'm totally for the original NHL divisional names. The league needs some tradition back...

[1480]

As a southpaw pitcher till college, I hated the DH, just like you. They started it to get attendence up in the 70's and then the players union locked it down. When skybird becomes ruler of the world and I am his advisor of all that is USA, we will get rid of the DH. Also, the original names for divisions in the NHL will come back, Bettman will be run over by a zamboni driven by a dwarf. We will be forever in his debt, a kraut that had the foresight to be king!

siddown!
http://bp2.blogger.com/_sO--8BY-fLw/SDI9Q92bjEI/AAAAAAAAAj8/hpBfa9hii0k/s400/RedWingsBackground13.jpg

Dude you were raised in MN, I believe, where is your support of the Wild????

[nikimcbee]

okay, nobody move this is a thread hijacking:

the real red menace
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/85/Cska_Moscow_Logo.png

Prepare to be dominated

[nikimcbee]

As a southpaw pitcher till college, I hated the DH, just like you. They started it to get attendence up in the 70's and then the players union locked it down. When skybird becomes ruler of the world and I am his advisor of all that is USA, we will get rid of the DH. Also, the original names for divisions in the NHL will come back, Bettman will be run over by a zamboni driven by a dwarf. We will be forever in his debt, a kraut that had the foresight to be king!

siddown!
http://bp2.blogger.com/_sO--8BY-fLw/SDI9Q92bjEI/AAAAAAAAAj8/hpBfa9hii0k/s400/RedWingsBackground13.jpg

Dude you were raised in MN, I believe, where is your support of the Wild????


THIS, is the only team from the homeland:
http://www.northstarshockey.com/broten.jpg

[1480]

okay, nobody move this is a thread hijacking:

the real red menace
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/85/Cska_Moscow_Logo.png

Prepare to be dominated

That stands for Unorithidox Catholics kibitzing Armenians?????

[nikimcbee]

den dere's dese guys
http://image01.demandmade.com/IMGSRV/sc/300x325/s/product_media/6429.jpg


The only UofM

[nikimcbee]

To my biggest fan, Mikey
Lotsa luv Sergey
http://www.hockeyforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/fedorovsergeiDET010.jpg

[1480]

den dere's dese guys
http://image01.demandmade.com/IMGSRV/sc/300x325/s/product_media/6429.jpg


The only UofM

and they suck too...

[nikimcbee]

http://meltyourfaceoff.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/dominik_hasek.jpg

[1480]

To my biggest fan, Mikey
Lotsa luv Sergey
http://www.hockeyforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/fedorovsergeiDET010.jpg


You got me bro

[nikimcbee]

So did blago buy this then?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJNC3dgreaU

[1480]

Blago was getting hummers from this here lady:


http://mugshotdujour.com/florida/amanda-bethel-prostitution-332008

[nikimcbee]

Blago was getting hummers from this here lady:


http://mugshotdujour.com/florida/amanda-bethel-prostitution-332008

nice methhead:dead:

[LobsterBoy]

I can't believe I clicked on an NFL thread only to have my eyes scalded by Red Wing pictures. One more of those and I'm clicking the bad post button...

[1480]

I can't believe I clicked on an NFL thread only to have my eyes scalded by Red Wing pictures. One more of those and I'm clicking the bad post button...

And our resident Red Army fan was bred in MN, go figure...

[nikimcbee]

I can't believe I clicked on an NFL thread only to have my eyes scalded by Red Wing pictures. One more of those and I'm clicking the bad post button...

And our resident Red Army fan was bred in MN, go figure...

I am torn though, Khabibulin plays for da hawks now. It's sad though, i haven't watch any hockey this year.:cry: i'm in the wrong part of the country for sure.:roll:

[LobsterBoy]

Sunday, after the Vikings choke away another game (and chance for a division title) the Wild will get beat by the 'Hawks.

For the record I'm a Packer fan and a Blackhawk fan. Both since '92. I've waited 12 years for the 'Hawks to return to playoff relevance.

[Aramike]

Oh nikimcbee, how the mighty have fallen (for tonight at least): http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20082009/GS020512.HTM

GO PREDS!!!
http://cdn.nhl.com/predators/bc/images/library/download/wallpaper/wallpaper800/third_jersey.jpg

[geetrue]

The largest crowd of the season is expected when the Chargers and Denver Broncos meet on Sunday night to decide the champion of the AFC West division. The game kicks off at 5:15 pm and will be shown live nationally on NBC.

Go Chargers ... Never give up :up:

http://i1.chargers.com/assets/235/41047.jpg

[nikimcbee]

The largest crowd of the season is expected when the Chargers and Denver Broncos meet on Sunday night to decide the champion of the AFC West division. The game kicks off at 5:15 pm and will be shown live nationally on NBC.

Go Chargers ... Never give up :up:

http://i1.chargers.com/assets/235/41047.jpg

Holy blones batman!

[nikimcbee]

So can the cheezheadz survive the hapless lions today?

Gus is back for the vikes.

Dallas @ Philly in late December, that one should be good.

[LobsterBoy]

I dunno about the Pack-Lion game. Both teams are only playing for pride (Lions trying to avoid 0-16 and the Pack trying to avoid being the only team the Lions beat). Both sport AWFUL defense, but the Pack have a better offense and thus *should* win.

I don't think they cover a 10.5 point spread, however...

Will the Vikes earn their playoff spot, back in, or miss out entirely? Hmmmm....
They should be able to beat a disinterested Giant team. Houston certainly has the passing game to beat Chicago.

But the Vikings are playing a game that matters, and they seem to have a problem there.

[Aramike]

Heh, I thought the Pack/Kittens game was going to be a hard-hitting pride affair. Boy was a wrong.

Mason Crosby DID fall JUST short of a 69 yard field goal, though. That *would* have been cool.

[LobsterBoy]

Hard hitting?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Neither defense is ever in position to make a tackle, otherwise they'd have more than 5 wins between them.

[Aramike]

Hard hitting?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Neither defense is ever in position to make a tackle, otherwise they'd have more than 5 wins between them.Erm, there's more hitting in football than just tackling... :cool:

[LobsterBoy]

In most football games. I don't know about this one. 800 total yards of offense?

Congrats to the Vikings for beating a half-strength Giant team at the last second. They'll lose to the winner of the Dallas-Philly game next week.

See, the Pack didn't cover the spread (if it was still 10.5)

[nikimcbee]

Those poor cowboys......not!:rotfl: :rotfl:

Raiders won, texans won...
Vikes will self destruct soon.:roll:

Look at the bright side 1480, you can focus on da bulls.:up:

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens!!!!!!

[ReallyDedPoet]

So can the cheezheadz survive the hapless lions today?



:smug:

Yeah come from behind, but a win is a win regardless.


RDP

[AVGWarhawk]

The Lions...what an awful season. Not one game won. Watch, next year they will come out on top.

[Digital_Trucker]

The Lions...what an awful season. Not one game won. Watch, next year they will come out on top.

Maybe they can use this season as a reason to ask for some "bailout" money from the gubmint:rotfl:Lord knows they need something.

[AVGWarhawk]

Congats to the Falcons DT:up: Yesterday was a great day for me. I eat hotwings and drank scotch, watched my team make it to the playoffs and got my ashes hauled by my wife:p What more could a man ask for in one day?

[Digital_Trucker]

Thanks, and the same right back at ya, AVG. I just about died when Carolina kicked that field goal to end the game with the Saints and keep us from taking the #2 seed. Awful lot of birds in the playoffs this year:DMaybe an all bird Super Bowl. Keep chanting "Why not us?":sunny:

[mr chris]

Have to say the Playoffs look really interesting this year.
Im sad that the Pats did not make it thought Cassel done well overall and deserved a shot at the playofffs.
So who is everyone tiping for Glory in Feb?
I would like to see Mat Ryan get to the superbowl as i have been very impressed with the way he has led the team. He has got to be a shoe in for Rookie of the year.

[AVGWarhawk]

Well, I'm glad the Patriots were eliminated from the playoffs. The Ravens would have to face them if they were successful. We head south to Miami. I would much rather Miami then the Patriots. If successful, we face the Steelers. Maybe Rothelsburg's head will still be spinning after his concussion. They have beaten us twice this year. It is high time to beat them is we are long over due. :p

[Digital_Trucker]

I'd like to see Matt get to hold the Lombardi trophy in his first season:rock:More than that, I'd like to see the whole team get some respect for a change. Having been a Falcon fan since they "hatched" the team in '65 (wish I still had my Tommy Nobis jersey, holes and all), it's been a long road. It's just amazing to see what a bunch of guys can do when they actually play as a team.

On a side note, does any one else feel (like I do) that the method of selecting teams for the playoffs should be changed? I'm beginning to think that the teams with the best records should be chosen regardless of who wins what division.

[AVGWarhawk]

A few changes do need to made. Best record should be in playoffs. Also, OT, both teams should be able to offensively touch the football. Sudden death sucks. As far as rookie of the year. Flacco might be in that bunch to select from. Time will tell.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Good luck to all here that have teams heading to the playoffs :yep::up:


RDP

[Aramike]

A few changes do need to made. Best record should be in playoffs. Also, OT, both teams should be able to offensively touch the football. Sudden death sucks. As far as rookie of the year. Flacco might be in that bunch to select from. Time will tell.Yeah, the NFL overtime system is an embarassment. I don't think it will ever change, though.

[nikimcbee]

I wonder if the vikes can make it past the first round?:roll:

[geetrue]

Good luck to all here that have teams heading to the playoffs :yep::up:


RDP

Power of prayer got the Chargers into the play offs ... those little Catholic nuns in San Diego really know how to pray. :lol:

We play the Colts in San Diego Saturday 8pm est

Then we play Pittsburg (we lost 11-10 last time)

Then we play Tenn for the AFC championship
Then we go to the Super Bowl to play the NFC winner Sunday Feb 1st :rock:

[Digital_Trucker]

Good luck to all here that have teams heading to the playoffs :yep::up:


RDP
Power of prayer got the Chargers into the play offs ... those little Catholic nuns in San Diego really know how to pray. :lol:

We play the Colts in San Diego Saturday 8pm est

Then we play Pittsburg (we lost 11-10 last time)

Then we play Tenn for the AFC championship
Then we go to the Super Bowl to play the NFC winner Sunday Feb 1st :rock:

See ya in Tampa Bay:up:

[Koondawg]

We play the Colts in San Diego Saturday 8pm est

That will be the last game this season for the Chargers.

I think Atl is going to do well, course I would also like to see Miami go far...

[nikimcbee]

happy new years thread followers, see ya'll in the play-offs:up:

[Digital_Trucker]

Happy new years, niki and everyone. Good luck to all in the playoffs.

Speaking of New Years, did any one see that lame jump over the volcano in Vegas by Robbie Knievel? Can't believe I stayed up just to see it:rotfl:

[nikimcbee]

http://meltyourfaceoff.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/dominik_hasek.jpg


So MM, did you go to the game at Wrigley today? What happen?

[nikimcbee]

San Deigo...supa chargerz!

It was funny to listn to espn radio this morning bitch about how the better team lost in sthis game.:roll:

[Digital_Trucker]

San Deigo...supa chargerz!

It was funny to listn to espn radio this morning bitch about how the better team lost in sthis game.:roll:

Hey, that's how the losing team usually feels (I should know after yesterday:rotfl:). But, like they say, any given Sunday........

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens! :D

[nikimcbee]

Ravens! :D

I listened to part of the game on my lunch break. Sounds like they were making tuna sandwiches out of Pennington.

[Digital_Trucker]

'Grats, AVG:up: and tell the team thanks for making my buddy from Miami shut up about "one and out"s:D

[AVGWarhawk]

Pennington got his butt handed to him quite a few times. Picked off like an orange from the tree. The Ravens force the turn-over and I hope they continue it with the Titans. Next week should be tough. However, the Ravens defense is examplary. Sorry to see the Falcons go and it was an exciting season for them. As a team, I would be very proud of the season they had. They kind of quietly showed up and kicked ass. Next year should be very exciting and fans very excited as well.

[Onkel Neal]

Also, OT, both teams should be able to offensively touch the football. Sudden death sucks.

No way! :lol: Sudden death is par magnifique. No way they should change it, let the coin flip decide who gets the ball first, and the team that loses the coin flip gets a chance to show what their defence can do. If their defence sucks, tough, they lose :smug:

[AVGWarhawk]

Also, OT, both teams should be able to offensively touch the football. Sudden death sucks.
No way! :lol: Sudden death is par magnifique. No way they should change it, let the coin flip decide who gets the ball first, and the team that loses the coin flip gets a chance to show what their defence can do. If their defence sucks, tough, they lose :smug:

True but I still believe both should have a chance and the clock should run 15 minutes. I think they have the OT rule like it is because of scheduling conflicts of other programs for the day.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Also, OT, both teams should be able to offensively touch the football. Sudden death sucks.
No way! :lol: Sudden death is par magnifique. No way they should change it, let the coin flip decide who gets the ball first, and the team that loses the coin flip gets a chance to show what their defence can do. If their defence sucks, tough, they lose :smug:
True but I still believe both should have a chance and the clock should run 15 minutes. I think they have the OT rule like it is because of scheduling conflicts of other programs for the day.
Not a big fan of the format either, but not sure if extending it 15 minutes could solve the issue. What if they are still tied after 15 minutes, either via both teams scoring or not scoring at all?

I guess in the end it does come down to teams having a well balanced defence and offence. It's like your lad Ray Lewis has said ( and many others ): " defence wins championships ".


RDP

[AVGWarhawk]

Yep, defense wins championships. You know Ray, hit'em till they bleed and then do it again. :D

[Onkel Neal]

Yeah, I think (my opinion) that no matter what they do, someone will not like the format. I'm old school, I love the do-or-die sudden death format. It really rewards teams with potent defenses, like you mention, the Ray Lewis led Ravens. They could lose the coin flip, start OT on defense, and win the game for the team... their opponents might be wise to decline to receive the ball.

I could be open to a restriction on FGs in OT, maybe come up with a 30 yd max, so teams can't get the kickoff, a couple first downs and then kick a 50 yarder to win... of course, if they miss, the other team gets great field position... :hmm: nah, I like OT just as it is :) Both teams had 4 quarters to win the game when they had the ball. If regulation ends in a tie and goes to OT, it should be unfair and brutal :smug:

[Digital_Trucker]

Both teams had 4 quarters to win the game when they had the ball. If regulation ends in a tie and goes to OT, it should be unfair and brutal :smug:

Kickboxing match between waterboys maybe?:rotfl:

[AVGWarhawk]

Let the team mascots go head to head :D

[ReallyDedPoet]

Let the team mascots go head to head :D


Kickboxing match between waterboys maybe?:rotfl:

Two good options :yep::lol::lol::up:


RDP

[AVGWarhawk]

Let the cheerleaders go at it :D

[Digital_Trucker]

Let the cheerleaders go at it :D

I'd buy that for a dollar:D

[August]

Anyone know what the stats are for coin toss winners scoring first in OT?

If it's way above 50% then that would be a valid justification for changing the sudden death rule imo.

Games should be won by superior performance, not by a lucky toss of a coin.

[Digital_Trucker]

From http://www.maa.org/mathland/mathtrek_11_08_04.html

Football's Overtime Bias

For 30 years, the National Football League (NFL) has mandated sudden-death overtime to decide games that are tied after 60 minutes of play. The first team to score in overtime wins the game. If neither team scores at the end of 15 minutes of overtime, the game ends in a tie.

A coin flip determines which team gets the ball first. The winner of the toss can choose whether the team wants to receive the ball and begin an offensive series or pick a goal to defend.

Many people have the perception that whichever team wins the coin toss and chooses to receive the ball typically goes on to score and win the game, often on the first possession. This perception has led to calls for changes in the overtime rule. In fact, the NFL has suggested an alternative: The first team to score six points in overtime wins the game.

Total no. of overtime games (1974–2003) 365
Both teams had at least one possession 261 (72 %)
Team won toss and won game 189 (52 %)
Team lost toss and won game 160 (44 %)
Team won toss and drove for winning score 102 (28 %)
Games ending in a tie 15 (5 %)

Overtime games in 2002 26
Both teams had at least one possession 15 (58 %)
Team won toss and won game 16 (62 %)
Team lost toss and won game 9 (35 %)
Team won toss and drove for winning score 10 (38 %)
Games ending in a tie 1 (3 %)

Overtime Games in 2003 23
Both teams had at least one possession 16 (70 %)
Team won toss and won game 12 (52 %)
Team lost toss and won game 11 (48 %)
Team won toss and drove for winning score 6 (26 %)
Games ending in a tie 0 (0 %)

The data appear to support the notion that the football team scoring first in sudden-death overtime is usually the one that had won the coin toss and received the ball.

Interestingly, the cumulative data hide the effect of a rule change that occurred in 1994, when kickoffs were moved back 5 yards to the 30-yard line. Since 1994, nearly one-third of overtime games have been won on the first possession by the team that received the ball first. In the first 20 seasons, under the old rule, slightly more than one-quarter of the games were won in this fashion.

A recent analysis by economist Richard E. Hawkins of Pennsylvania State University in DuBois confirms that these differences are statistically significant.

"The analysis finds with 99.99 % certainty that the [coin] flip has made a difference in the outcome of the game over the last 10 years," he concludes. "But for the period prior to those 10 years, the coin flip cannot be shown to be important."

[August]

Thanks DT! :up:

[nikimcbee]

...well, atleast the disapointment is over with early.:roll:

[Aramike]

Yeah, I think (my opinion) that no matter what they do, someone will not like the format. I'm old school, I love the do-or-die sudden death format. It really rewards teams with potent defenses, like you mention, the Ray Lewis led Ravens. They could lose the coin flip, start OT on defense, and win the game for the team... their opponents might be wise to decline to receive the ball.

I could be open to a restriction on FGs in OT, maybe come up with a 30 yd max, so teams can't get the kickoff, a couple first downs and then kick a 50 yarder to win... of course, if they miss, the other team gets great field position... :hmm: nah, I like OT just as it is :) Both teams had 4 quarters to win the game when they had the ball. If regulation ends in a tie and goes to OT, it should be unfair and brutal :smug:I'd be okay with this if the NFL's rules weren't so damned favorable to the offense (specifically, the recievers). Although, I'd doubt that any opponent would decline the ball to start with. If they want to win they'll need the rock at some point... :ping:

Personally, I like the NCAA system. But I do agree ... both teams have had 4 quarters to put it away in the first place.

Heh, maybe they should just flip a coin to see who wins, and skip all the "playing" stuff... :arrgh!:

[Aramike]

...well, atleast the disapointment is over with early.:roll:You're a Vikings ( :damn: ) fan, right?

I'd say I feel for you, bro, but I'm a Packers fan so I'd be lying... :lol:

[nikimcbee]

...well, atleast the disapointment is over with early.:roll:You're a Vikings ( :damn: ) fan, right?

I'd say I feel for you, bro, but I'm a Packers fan so I'd be lying... :lol:

cheezheadz:roll:

[Digital_Trucker]

Thanks DT! :up:

Any time, sir. I hadn't even considered what effect moving the kickoff back had on the stats. I do kind of favor the first team to 6 points idea. At least that makes kicking that 50 yarder a little less tempting (unless, of course, you've already kicked one in the OT).

[Onkel Neal]

Anyone know what the stats are for coin toss winners scoring first in OT?

If it's way above 50% then that would be a valid justification for changing the sudden death rule imo.

Games should be won by superior performance, not by a lucky toss of a coin.

So you are saying only offense can be considered as performance? ;)



I do kind of favor the first team to 6 points idea. At least that makes kicking that 50 yarder a little less tempting (unless, of course, you've already kicked one in the OT).

Wait, there's an equal amount of risk in kicking 50yd FGs in OT, if you miss, the other team gets the ball with good field position.

[Digital_Trucker]

I do kind of favor the first team to 6 points idea. At least that makes kicking that 50 yarder a little less tempting (unless, of course, you've already kicked one in the OT).
Wait, there's an equal amount of risk in kicking 50yd FGs in OT, if you miss, the other team gets the ball with good field position.

If you consider the 33 yard line good field position, then you have a point. Of course, if you have a good defense, then the 33 isn't such great field position. There's always a downside to every approach.

[August]

So you are saying only offense can be considered as performance? ;)
Are you saying the D won't have an excuse when the superlegs of tomorrow are able to kick it between the uprights regularly from 75 yards away? :p

[geetrue]

San Deigo...supa chargerz!

It was funny to listn to espn radio this morning bitch about how the better team lost in sthis game.:roll:

Same thing happened on NFL Today on CBS ... It was the sunday morning show the day after the Charger game. Most of the host football experts were in awe that Manning and the Colts could lose a game to a lowly team like the Chargers.

If the Colts had of won in OT they would not have even brought up the subject.

Manning winner of MVP of 2008 season, seven times elected to the pro bowl loses the big one, because of the Chargers winning the coin toss ... BS

They lost period and the running game of the Chargers and the special teams punting the ball behind the ten yard line several times helped a lot.

The Chargers won and may very well go on to win it all, because they are a good team. They've been in a playoff mood for the last four games of the season.

Anyone know what the stats are for coin toss winners scoring first in OT?

70% of the time the team that wins the coin toss loses the game ... shocked? Me too, but thats what they said on NFL Today sunday morning.

Keep it the way it is ... defense counts not lucky.

[Aramike]

70% of the time the team that wins the coin toss loses the game ... shocked? Me too, but thats what they said on NFL Today sunday morning.Never, EVER, believe what you hear from sportcasters... http://www.maa.org/mathland/mathtrek_11_08_04.html

That 70% statistic is unbelievably incorrect. You sure you heard it right???

[Digital_Trucker]

Perhaps 70% of this year or any one particular year, but looking at one year isn't statistically accurate either.

[Aramike]

Perhaps 70% of this year or any one particular year, but looking at one year isn't statistically accurate either.Well, from 2000 - 2007 60% of the winners of the coin toss in OT won the game. I don't know '08 stats, but just accounting for the games I've personally watched, 70% would be off the charts.

[nikimcbee]

Perhaps 70% of this year or any one particular year, but looking at one year isn't statistically accurate either.Well, from 2000 - 2007 60% of the winners of the coin toss in OT won the game. I don't know '08 stats, but just accounting for the games I've personally watched, 70% would be off the charts.

Hey!hey! hey!

No math or statistics allowed in the thread. Some of us have allergies to math!

maybe a little geometry, but no statistics!

[nikimcbee]

Unless the Steelers self destruct, I'd say the Chargers are done. Tenn and Baltimore, your guess is as good as mine. I thin Carolina runs all over AZ. And the Philly game???

[Kapitan_Phillips]

I think Carolina runs all over AZ

Correct sir ;):smug:

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens take all:know:

[geetrue]

http://i2.chargers.com/assets/184/33680.gifhttp://i1.chargers.com/assets/124/25696.gifhttp://i2.chargers.com/assets/125/25875.gif San Diego Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2008 1:45 PM Heinz Field


Go Chargers Never give up :up:

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens :rock:

We roll into next weekend!

[nikimcbee]

Well KP, I offer my condolences.

[1480]

KP, Kid Creole played like sheet tonight, my condolences.....:rotfl:

[Digital_Trucker]

Maybe the Cardinals aren't who we thought they were:D Just like the season has been a surprise, so have the playoffs.

'Grats, AVG, keep it up. :sunny:

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Gay. :shifty:

[nikimcbee]

okay my superbowl guess is that this will be the Pennsylvania Bowl Pitt v Phili.:hmm:

[Aramike]

Quickly switching gears again to hockey, I was in Chicago at the United Center to watch my Predators take on the Blackhawks tonight. Was a decent game, but not so proud to say that the 'Hawks took the second half of the home-and-home, 3 - 1.

That being said, I was pleasantly surprised that the building appeared to be sold-out. As much as I typically despise all teams from Chicago, I'm glad to see NHL hockey making a comeback in an Original Six town. Most of the fans were great to talk to and the team seemed inspired.

Kudos, Chicago!

Heh, then again, GO PREDS!!!

http://predators.nhl.com/ext/wallpaper/2008-09_800x600Tootoo.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

okay my superbowl guess is that this will be the Pennsylvania Bowl Pitt v Phili.:hmm:

Nope, we are long over due for kicking Pitts proverbial a$$:D. I predict a Ravens win. I know, I'm partial to the Ravens. We will shut down the Pitt passing game. We have too. The Ravens defense can get picked apart by using the passing game. Oh, yeah, we still have a bounty on a few heads in Pitt. Oops, did I say that?

[NEON DEON]

So you are saying only offense can be considered as performance? ;)
Are you saying the D won't have an excuse when the superlegs of tomorrow are able to kick it between the uprights regularly from 75 yards away? :p

Or the past.

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geu9cjnWtJWAcAWj9XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyYmpnZTF lBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDOQRjb2xvA2FjMgR2dGlkA0Y4MjJfOTE-/SIG=11sd33jb4/EXP=1231875747/**http%3a//youtube.com/watch%3fv=zrxTjgFYoU8

Tom Dempsey's shoe.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/88/Tom_dempsey.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/88/Tom_dempsey.jpg)

"We should have had the lead, but we were trailing 17-16 with just seconds left in the final quarter. The Lions had kicked a field goal to go ahead, and Don Heinrich, our offensive coordinator, called downstairs and told the coaches to have me get ready because we were going to play for a field goal. I don't think anyone had a 63-yarder in mind, but I knew all along we were going to try for a long one. Our plan was to receive the kickoff and get out of bounds. Then the plan was to throw a sideline, pass to get out of bounds again and stop the clock, and send the field goal team out.
That's exactly what happened. Out we came. By now, the stadium was half-empty. A lot of people had left thinking we had lost the game. That was one of our smaller crowds of the year, but I think 300,000 people have claimed to have been at that game.
We lined it up, and I didn't even look up to see how far away we were. I didn't want to know. I just wanted to put my head down and kick it as hard as I could. A lot of people probably didn't think we could do it; the Lions probably didn't think we could do it."

I was there in the upper Steel deck of Tulane Stadium just below the press box. My Dad was in the Press box because he covered the games for WDSU Channel 6 and the tickets were comps. Many people were leaving because the Lions had just kicked a field goal to take the lead 17-16. Even more people started to leave when the ensuing kick off sailed through the end zone for a touch back with just 11 seconds left on the clock. Billy Kilmer threw a perfect down and out to stop the clock with 2 seconds on the saints own 45. This sent more fans to the exits because the Saints were lining up for a 63 yard field goal! Not me. At 15 years old, I was an optimist and my Dad had told me earlier that year that Dempsey had the leg to break the record for the longest field goal. The kick was perfect. The goal post could have been 6 feet wide and Tom still would have drilled it. The fans went nutz! The river of people in the exits reversed course and the stadium filled back up. The Upper deck was rocking from the stomping of thousands of feet(in the upper deck at Tulane stadium you could make the stadium shake if every one pounded their feet at the same time on the steel deck). Tom not only kicked the longest field goal in history but he helped the Saints win for only the second time that year.

[geetrue]

The Chargers are still a better team ... one flukie tipped pass after a 64 yard kick off run back cost the entire third quarter coupled with a flukie punt that lands on a Charger helmet trying to block for the run back, plus only 15 yards rushing without LT.

Excuses true ... at least we made it that far. I'm happy ...

I actually feel free of not having a team to cheer for this week, but if I did ... surely the Baltimore Ravens with a rookie coach and a rookie quaterback would be my favorites for the Super Bowl.

Arizona shocked me as I sat there watching mistake after mistake by North Carolina :cry:

Are the Cardnials good enough to beat the Eagles ... I don't think so, but I have been wrong before :yep:

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Sorry Geetrue, I watched Pittsburgh vs the Chargers, and San Diego were always scratching their heads.

[AVGWarhawk]

Looked to me the Chargers could not shutdown the throwing game Pitt has. It will probably be the same demise for the Ravens if they do not shutdown the Pitt throwing game.

[nikimcbee]

I read someplace, that the bucs let Chuckie go.
Nevermind, here it is. Too lazy to delete:doh: .

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AjdGhEeKGYH_A28lHUPoKhpDubYF?slug=ap-buccaneers-grudenfired&prov=ap&type=lgns

http://blogs.msg.com/gameon/images/2007/07/12/grudenchucky_2.jpg

[Digital_Trucker]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer mannequin, ah, I mean guy. For some reason, I've always not liked Herr Gruden very much.:D

[nikimcbee]

...at work...can't...watch....game...


:damn: :damn: :damn: :damn:

[Digital_Trucker]

...at work...can't...watch....game...


:damn: :damn: :damn: :damn:

And you're missin' a good one:-?

[Koondawg]

That was a great game...Arizona def played harder. And their offense really looked good today. Lets hope the play will carry into the SuperBowl...


KD

[nikimcbee]

...at work...can't...watch....game...


:damn: :damn: :damn: :damn:

And you're missin' a good one:-?


enough already!!!!

I listened to a little bit on lunch; philly missed a FG and the cards scored. That's all I heard.:nope:

[nikimcbee]

steelers 3
ravens nil

[nikimcbee]

Wow, did you see that hit!?!:o tons of tweety birds on the field.:dead:

[Koondawg]

Wow, did you see that hit!?!:o tons of tweety birds on the field.
There were a bunch of bone crushing hits...If the Steelers played like today during the SB...AZ will run over em...

KD

[TarJak]

So Steelers or the Birds? Who's going to win?

[ReallyDedPoet]

Steelers, but the way Arizona is playing you never know....
Should be an interesting game.


RDP

[AVGWarhawk]

Steelers all the way. They have a tough passing game to beat. Chargers could not handle it and either could the Ravens. I knew that would be our demise....with exception of some crappy ref calls and of course Flacco getting picked off. Rothelsberger has good protection and friggin 10 minutes in the pocket to find a receiver. When he gets hurried, he just flicks it out and sometimes the ball is just pushed out only to find a team mate to catch it. I predict a blow out.

On the lighter side, I'm happy with the Ravens. A number 6 seed playing the number 2 seed for the championship. That means a lot. Next year will be all that much better. How long until next season starts? :hmm: Thus ends a very exciting season here in good ole'Bawlmar. Hon.........

[ReallyDedPoet]

On the lighter side, I'm happy with the Ravens.

They had a good year, Flacco's experience these playoffs will serve him well going into next year.


RDP

[AVGWarhawk]

The Ravens need to work on their defense starting line. Although they are number 2 in defense, these guys are getting quite beat up. Other than that, we loose a coach to the Jets and that is another avenue that the Ravens need to walk.

[nikimcbee]

I want to say the steelers are going to role the cards but.....

I said that the last 2 games about the cards:dead: .

[Koondawg]

Pitt favored by 7, Id take that spread....and go with AZ
If AZ shows up with the same game face as this Sunday lookout!


KD

[ReallyDedPoet]

I want to say the steelers are going to role the cards but.....

I said that the last 2 games about the cards:dead: .

Yeah, those are my thoughts. It will be closer than most think.


RDP

[nikimcbee]

I was watching the NFL films today with the coaches mic. What a riot. Chucky is funny and has a potty mouth.:rotfl: I'd hate to be on the business end of his anger though:o .

[Onkel Neal]

I'm pulling for the red birds. I never forgot the Immaculate Reception :dead:

[AVGWarhawk]

I'm cheering the Cards because the Steelers are, well, the Steelers. Nuff said:nope:

[geetrue]

Super Bowls are funny ... a long hard road to get there for sure.

1. The game is not in Pittsburgh with the well known bad weather factor
2. Arizona enjoyed all of their playoff games and were very entertaining with good calls and plays.
3. Kurt Warner has charisma
4. I like it when Vegas is wrong ...

Arizona Cards go for it ... winning in overtime would be nice :yep:

P.S. Did you know that there has never been an overtime game in Super Bowl history.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Go Steelers :D
No big loss though if they lose, be nice to see Warner get another one.


RDP

[nikimcbee]

The Steelers are my childhood team. But it wouldn't hurt me to see the cards win.:woot:

[nikimcbee]

AAAAAHHGHH can't watch game today.....
....at work!:wah: :damn:

Maybe I can skip outta here early:hmmm:


Or I could record the game?

[nikimcbee]

So, is anybody going to have a real superbowl party?

[nikimcbee]

Steelers 3-nil

[ReallyDedPoet]

What a pick and run by Harrison :yep::o
Loved the half-time show, it was high energy from
start to finish.


RDP

[nikimcbee]

I saw the last part of the game (last 4 min) what a great end.:yeah: It looked like for a few moments there that cinderella would survive.

[Kapitan_Phillips]

That was one of the best games I've seen. Ever.

Shame about Harrison and his unnecessary roughness though.

[nikimcbee]

Now the Steelers are the all-time superbowl winners (6 outta 7:salute: ). And we have the emaculate reception- the sequel:yeah:

[Koondawg]

It was a great game. I was rooting for the Cardinals although the pool I got into at work gave me the #'s Pitt 7 and AZ 3. Heres the breakdown

1st quarter paid 550
2nd quarter paid 900
3rd quarter paid 700
and the 4th was 1300

reverse score was 250 per quarter...you can do the math.

KD

[nikimcbee]

superbowl highlights:har:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PBvOxicz-0

Grear commercials
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnUEcG4iH34&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOuI3eVUQY8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Ce-SJreIA

[Onkel Neal]

Fantastic game, but I wish the red birds had won.

[Aramike]

Although it was a great game, am I the only one who thinks the officiating left something to be desired?

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Although it was a great game, am I the only one who thinks the officiating left something to be desired?

Nah, I think it was right on the ball. Though personally, I think Harrison should be punished for his punch and shove after that one play :hmmm:

[AVGWarhawk]

The officials were a bit whistle happy. :timeout: Personally I wanted the Cards to win. I'm not a Steelers fan.

[nikimcbee]

I wonder how many games have been lost by playing that loose dime defence that almost cost the Steelers lastnight?

[Kapitan_Phillips]

I wonder how many games have been lost by playing that loose dime defence that almost cost the Steelers lastnight?

I really dont know how the Steelers defensive co-ordinator missed that. They were poking holes in that middle for a long while.

[Onkel Neal]

And btw, Springsteen rocked, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDkJ6XHO3Qc) totally and completely. :rock: :rock: :rock:

Not since Bon and U2 has there been a SB halftime show worth watching. But the Boss should have saved Born to Run for the last song in the set, it is after all, the Greatest Song In Rock and Roll History.

[Kapitan_Phillips]

And btw, Springsteen rocked, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDkJ6XHO3Qc) totally and completely. :rock: :rock: :rock:

Not since Bon and U2 has there been a SB halftime show worth watching. But the Boss should have saved Born to Run for the last song in the set, it is after all, the Greatest Song In Rock and Roll History.


Apart from his epic powerslide fail :haha:

[geetrue]

Okay, it's now offically over ... the fat lady (except she was kind of cute and skinny) sang the farewell song at half time in Hawaii at the pro bowl.

The anouncers were all a twitter about the best super bowl ever.

I enjoyed it even if the Cards didn't win. They said the offical that ran down the field for that first half interception for a touchdown had to be helped off the field for half time.

Did you hear about the change in the pro bowl to be played the week before the Super Bowl in Maimi next year ...
sounds like a great way to wait for the Super Bowl to me ... I always hate that one week lag time.

See ya next year or wait a minute ... if you don't count the rest of February we only have five more months till preseason.

Go Chargers ... never give up :up:

[ReallyDedPoet]

And btw, Springsteen rocked, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDkJ6XHO3Qc) totally and completely. :rock: :rock: :rock:



It was a great one for sure :yep::up:


RDP

[nikimcbee]

Fav-ray to Jets... "I'm done."


We'll see about that.;)

We know the drill.:cool:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Fav-ray to Jets... "I'm done."


We'll see about that.;)

We know the drill.:cool:

Fav-ray -------> :/\\:

:/\\x:

Enough already :timeout::zzz:, retire :yep:


RDP

[nikimcbee]

Hope they find these guys!:06:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D96M2SNG5&show_article=1
Why football players shouldn't operate boats.

[August]

The Pats traded Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to Kansas City for a 2nd round draft pick in what must be the deal of the century for the Chiefs.

I do not understand why they practically gave those two players away. Cassel I could see, he deserves a starters position, but Vrabel?

[geetrue]

The Pats traded Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to Kansas City for a 2nd round draft pick in what must be the deal of the century for the Chiefs.

I do not understand why they practically gave those two players away. Cassel I could see, he deserves a starters position, but Vrabel?

Perhaps it's that salary cap thing or something ... I see Brady is back.



Hope they find these guys!:06:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1 (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D96M2SNG5&show_article=1)
Why football players shouldn't operate boats.


Three still missing ... the one found had a life jacket.

Fifty miles out to sea, even in the Gulf of Mexico, is a long way to go in a 21' open center console boat, but they say that's where the fish are due some kind of drop off.

[Digital_Trucker]

I've been in the ocean in a 21' foot boat and 50 feet into it is a bit far in a craft that small:salute:

[nikimcbee]

Coast Guard called off the search after finding one survivor:dead:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090303/D96MR0400.html