2010-11 oh-ficial Subsim NFL Football thread

[TarJak]

Can someone explain that to an ignorant Aussie? Why sack a coach when he's doen better than all the other losers you've had?

Oh well back to the drawing board on the predictins.:88) 2 and 2.:damn:

OK Cheezeheads to grill the Bears.
Jets to fly by the Steelers.

Superbowl?:hmmm:

Cheezeheads I reckon.:arrgh!:

Hard lines there August. As I always say when my sides get beaten in the finals. "There's always next year."

[Takeda Shingen]

Between loudmouth Rex Ryan's Jets and the Sillers featuring Ben Rapelisberger, I'd go with the Jets.

Sorry, Aramike, but I'm also going with Da Bears over Green Bay.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Between loudmouth Rex Ryan's Jets and the Sillers featuring Ben Rapelisberger, I'd go with the Jets.

Sorry, Aramike, but I'm also going with Da Bears over Green Bay.

Can't see the Bears beating the Pack. 35-24 against a 7-9 team :dead::dead: is one thing, but this week will be different for duh :doh::yep: Bears.

Steelers\Jets will be a closer one, but I am taking the Steelers. Mainly because of their defense & experience, but their offense it not to shabby either.

[AVGWarhawk]

Going with the Jets as well. Steelers go beat up against the Ravens. I give GB the win. Just seems to be GB year. Nice to see the Bears in the mix though.

[nikimcbee]

Motion to change patriots to continental militia:haha:. They dun dropped their muskets and run.

[August]

Motion to change patriots to continental militia:haha:. They dun dropped their muskets and run.

Gee thanks for the piling on. :down:

[Growler]

Motion to change patriots to continental militia:haha:. They dun dropped their muskets and run.

Sorry, August, but this made me :rotfl2:

I'd love to see a Jets - Packers 'bowl, but I'd settle for a Jets - Bears 'bowl, too. Aside from the New York Yankees of the NFL (read: Steelers), this year could be a good, blue-collar football Super Bowl.

[Takeda Shingen]

Sorry, August, but this made me :rotfl2:

I'd love to see a Jets - Packers 'bowl, but I'd settle for a Jets - Bears 'bowl, too. Aside from the New York Yankees of the NFL (read: Steelers), this year could be a good, blue-collar football Super Bowl.

The Jets, like their rhyming baseball counterparts, are very much the red-headed stepchildren of the New York sports scene.

[mr chris]

:dead::dead::dead::dead:

Well I hope next year the Pats go all the way.

My tips for Championship Weekend.

Packers @ Bears. Packers to win by 10.
Jets @ Steelers. Steelers to win by 3.

Superbowl.

Packers - Steelers. Packers to win by 12

I think the Packers are playing the best football in the playoffs by a country mile. Now that my team are out, i would like to see them chesseheads go all the way.

[AVGWarhawk]

I think the Packers are playing the best football in the playoffs by a country mile.


I would have to agree.

[Takeda Shingen]

I would have to agree.

I wouldn't. Both of their playoff opponents thus far have been defensively weak. Chicago is the opposite, so we'll have to see if the shakey Green Bay ground game can make some headway against the formidable Bears front 7. If they can, then they've got a pretty good shot. If not, it is going to be a long day for Packers fans. In any case, I'd take whoever is out of the AFC in the Superbowl. That conference is absolutely stacked, and right now, I think that Pittsburgh is playing the best football in the playoffs.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I wouldn't. Both of their playoff opponents thus far have been defensively weak. Chicago is the opposite, so we'll have to see if the shakey Green Bay ground game can make some headway against the formidable Bears front 7. If they can, then they've got a pretty good shot. If not, it is going to be a long day for Packers fans. In any case, I'd take whoever is out of the AFC in the Superbowl. That conference is absolutely stacked.

I think Chicago's mixed secondary balances off their front 7 somewhat. Rodgers gets rid of it quick and he is extremely accurate.

One thing not mentioned was Hester, he could be a difference maker for the Bears :yep:

[Takeda Shingen]

I think Chicago's mixed secondary balances off their front 7 somewhat. Also GB is all about quick release, this will counter the Bears front 7 as well. Rodgers gets rid of it quick and he is as accurate.

One thing not mentioned was Hester, he could be a difference maker for the Bears :yep:

Yes, Rodgers is about the quick release, and he is accurate. However, if you come out and pass, pass, pass, pass against any team in the NFL, you're going to lose. They are going to need that ground game.

I am always conflicted over special teams. Yes, it is important to be solid in that department, but I have never really thought of championships being won and lost on them.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Yes, Rodgers is about the quick release, and he is accurate. However, if you come out and pass, pass, pass, pass against any team in the NFL, you're going to lose. They are going to need that ground game.


They will have a tough day on the ground for sure, but I like what GB has in that department compared to say mid-season when it looked just awful. I think they have just enough for it to matter and help set up their passing game.

For one game against a defense like the Bears I think their passing will carry the day. And mainly due to Chicago's secondary. GB has a lot of weapons as far as receivers, so it will be tough for Chicago to match up against this.

[AVGWarhawk]

I think that Pittsburgh is playing the best football in the playoffs.



:hmmm: Yes, it was great playing as Roethelsberger fumbles the ball and everyone but one Ravens player sat there watching the ball roll around on the ground. Ball picked up and run in for a TD. Rattle Roethelsberger and you can win the game. He was sacked 5 times I believe. At half time Roethelsberger was on the ropes and out of rhythm. You can see in the second half were he said to himself mentally he can win this game. And he answered with two TD's. Then the final nail in the coffin TD to end the game. So, rattle the groping QB of Pittsburgh and the game can be won. Now, GB manhandled the Falcons. The Falcons had a great season. It was not an easy task for GB. GB won handedly. Personally on any given Sunday the best of the best can be beat like a drum. Seen it all to often. The Patriots are no slouches yet they went home empty handed. It is a toss up. However, I think it is GB year to win the game and the ring..... Besides, it would make some Canadians really happy. :DL

[ReallyDedPoet]

Have not talked about Green Bay's Defense. They sacked Matt Ryan 5 times, and although Chicago's O-Line has improved, it is still questionable at times :yep:

Will Cutler be able to stay upright, we'll see.....

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Clay+Matthews+Wild+Card+Playoffs+Green+Bay+uGf1MuK RyWml.jpg

[ReallyDedPoet]

Besides, it would make some Canadians really happy. :DL

Yes, yes it will :DL

I am really looking forward to the game, should be a great one.

[Takeda Shingen]

A couple of counter-points:

1. Altanta's record is an illusion; they weren't that good. That 13-3 record included 2 wins against Carolina (2-14) 2 nailbiters against an overblown Tampa Bay squad, an overtime win against a Saints team that was exposed against the Seahawks, and wins over various NFL powerhouses like Arizona (5-11), San Fransisco (6-10), Cleveland (5-11), St. Louis (7-9), Seattle (7-9), and Cincinnati (4-12). That's 11 wins against against weak teams, largely due to the fact that the NFC South was matched up against the woeful NFC West this season. So, again, they weren't that good.

2. Philadelphia is my team, but they were much like Atlanta. This team lost to the pathetic Washington Redskins in week 4, barely squeaked out a win against Detroit in week 2, and got spanked by Tennesse (6-10). Of course, let's not forget about that disaster against the lowly Vikings and 3 quarters of crappy football against the fading New York Giants the week before. My birds just weren't that good either.

3. I think that this game will be decided on the ground. It is going to be cold and windy.

Green Bay Offense: 100.4 yds rushing per game (24th)
Chicago Rush Defense: 90.1 yds allowed per game (2nd)

Chicago Offense: 101 yds rushing per game (22nd)
Green Bay Rush Defense: 114.9 yds allowed per game (18th)

The differential between 2nd and 24th is a whole lot greater than that of 18th and 22nd. I think this will be more of a matchup of Jackson v. Forte than it will be Rodgers v Cutler. From that, I think you'd have to say advantage Bears.

EDIT: It certainly is a refreshing change to be arguing about something other than politics.

[RickC Sniper]

If you had stated mid-season the it would be a Packers vs Bears NFC championship game you would have been laughed at.

Gotta go with the Packers here.
Please please please, don't let that droopy eyed Jay Cutler even get within a sniff of the Superbowl. :O:

Have I mentioned I dislike Cutler? :stare:

[Takeda Shingen]

If you had stated mid-season the it would be a Packers vs Bears NFC championship game you would have been laughed at.

Gotta go with the Packers here.
Please please please, don't let that droopy eyed Jay Cutler even get within a sniff of the Superbowl. :O:

Have I mentioned I dislike Cutler? :stare:

Yeah, I don't like him either. There's something about Chicago and really irritating quarterbacks. I am predicting a Chicago win, but regardless of the outcome, I don't think that the NFC champ will be a match for either of those AFC teams.

[AVGWarhawk]

A couple of counter-points:

1. Altanta's record is an illusion; they weren't that good. That 13-3 record included 2 wins against Carolina (2-14) 2 nailbiters against an overblown Tampa Bay squad, an overtime win against a Saints team that was exposed against the Seahawks, and wins over various NFL powerhouses like Arizona (5-11), San Fransisco (6-10), Cleveland (5-11), St. Louis (7-9), Seattle (7-9), and Cincinnati (4-12). That's 11 wins against against weak teams, largely due to the fact that the NFC South was matched up against the woeful NFC West this season. So, again, they weren't that good.

2. Philadelphia is my team, but they were much like Atlanta. This team lost to the pathetic Washington Redskins in week 4, barely squeaked out a win against Detroit in week 2, and got spanked by Tennesse (6-10). Of course, let's not forget about that disaster against the lowly Vikings and 3 quarters of crappy football against the fading New York Giants the week before. My birds just weren't that good either.

3. I think that this game will be decided on the ground. It is going to be cold and windy.

Green Bay Offense: 100.4 yds rushing per game (24th)
Chicago Rush Defense: 90.1 yds allowed per game (2nd)

Chicago Offense: 101 yds rushing per game (22nd)
Green Bay Rush Defense: 114.9 yds allowed per game (18th)

The differential between 2nd and 24th is a whole lot greater than that of 18th and 22nd. I think this will be more of a matchup of Jackson v. Forte than it will be Rodgers v Cutler. From that, I think you'd have to say advantage Bears.

EDIT: It certainly is a refreshing change to be arguing about something other than politics.


I have never found stats to be a good indicator of anything when it comes to football. I have found that on any given Sunday the best of the best of the best(sir!) can get their rear ends handed to them by the team on the bottom of the totem pole. There is much more to football than stats. There is homefield advantage, who is busted up and on the bench, who gets that lucky call from the ref and who has their head on straight when game day arrives. I find it hard to hang my hat on some numbers when there is a greater picture to look at. I sense a hunger in GB and it ain't for cheese. :DL

[AVGWarhawk]

Farve retires......again......:doh:

[Growler]

Farve retires......again......:doh:

Wait.

[Aramike]

3. I think that this game will be decided on the ground. It is going to be cold and windy.I think that's a myth when it comes to the Packers at least. I remember the pundits saying the exact same thing when we played the Giants week 16, and that was a blowout with plenty in the air war department (over 400 yards). The Packers only run under two circumstances - you're giving it to them or they are just using it to keep you honest.

[Aramike]

Yeah, I don't like him either. There's something about Chicago and really irritating quarterbacks. I am predicting a Chicago win, but regardless of the outcome, I don't think that the NFC champ will be a match for either of those AFC teams.GB already shut out the Jets, and I doubt either of them want to see Air Rodgers in the dome. :up:

[Takeda Shingen]

GB already shut out the Jets, and I doubt either of them want to see Air Rodgers in the dome. :up:

I don't know, that Pittsburgh secondary is pretty freaking scary.

[ReallyDedPoet]

A couple of counter-points:

1. Altanta's record is an illusion; they weren't that good. That 13-3 record included 2 wins against Carolina (2-14) 2 nailbiters against an overblown Tampa Bay squad, an overtime win against a Saints team that was exposed against the Seahawks, and wins over various NFL powerhouses like Arizona (5-11), San Fransisco (6-10), Cleveland (5-11), St. Louis (7-9), Seattle (7-9), and Cincinnati (4-12). That's 11 wins against against weak teams, largely due to the fact that the NFC South was matched up against the woeful NFC West this season. So, again, they weren't that good.

2. Philadelphia is my team, but they were much like Atlanta. This team lost to the pathetic Washington Redskins in week 4, barely squeaked out a win against Detroit in week 2, and got spanked by Tennesse (6-10). Of course, let's not forget about that disaster against the lowly Vikings and 3 quarters of crappy football against the fading New York Giants the week before. My birds just weren't that good either.

3. I think that this game will be decided on the ground. It is going to be cold and windy.

Green Bay Offense: 100.4 yds rushing per game (24th)
Chicago Rush Defense: 90.1 yds allowed per game (2nd)

Chicago Offense: 101 yds rushing per game (22nd)
Green Bay Rush Defense: 114.9 yds allowed per game (18th)

The differential between 2nd and 24th is a whole lot greater than that of 18th and 22nd. I think this will be more of a matchup of Jackson v. Forte than it will be Rodgers v Cutler. From that, I think you'd have to say advantage Bears.

EDIT: It certainly is a refreshing change to be arguing about something other than politics.

Some nice comparisons\stats for sure Tak :yep:

But I still think it comes down to a couple of things, one being the Rodgers factor, the guy cannot be ignored, & this overcomes their run game. Two, the momentum factor, they have it. Four straight wins, with the last two being pressure cookers on the road.

I have been waiting for them to get their first playoff win without Brent at the helm, now that they have, I think the sky is the limit for them.

[Aramike]

I don't know, that Pittsburgh secondary is pretty freaking scary.They had a middle of the road pass defense (maybe a little better than that - 12th in the league) going up against a top echelon passing team. They are good, but not that good.

Defensively, Pitt and GB are almost identical, GB only giving up 8 more points the entire season. Pitt and GB would be an interesting matchup to say the least.

[mookiemookie]

Gee thanks for the piling on. :down:

Just do what so many college girls have done - drink until Ben Roethlisberger looks like Tom Brady

[August]

Just do what so many college girls have done - drink until Ben Roethlisberger looks like Tom Brady

:DL

I don't think there is enough alcohol on the planet for that.

[Onkel Neal]

Farve retires......again......:doh:

The national nightmare is over!

[August]

The national nightmare is over!

:DL Maybe... :yep:

[AVGWarhawk]

I bet he is going to the Dallas Cowboys. :shifty:

[Takeda Shingen]

I bet he is going to the Dallas Cowboys. :shifty:

That would be awesome. Anything bad for the Cowboys is fine with me, and probably fine with most of America. That franchise is the height of arrogance.

[nikimcbee]

I bet he is going to the Dallas Cowboys. :shifty:

OMG, that would be perfect!:woot:

Now, i read on the subsim internetz, that Al Davis had a strong interest in him!:hmmm:

[AVGWarhawk]

That would be awesome. Anything bad for the Cowboys is fine with me, and probably fine with most of America. That franchise is the height of arrogance.


I agree. I remember back in the day when Dallas was even worse than being arrogant. They had a stupid cheer leaders movie and other sorted crap. It was awful.

Click here and be amazed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp5foOqDEOI&feature=player_embedded#!

[mookiemookie]

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH HHHHHSSSSSSSSS!

http://tv.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/files/2011/01/zombieal.jpg

[Aramike]

That would be awesome. Anything bad for the Cowboys is fine with me, and probably fine with most of America. That franchise is the height of arrogance.But they're America's Team, right? :yeah:

[mookiemookie]

Ok, seriously, what's happening to Al Davis? Is he decomposing before our very eyes?

http://www.tiricosuave.com/images/aldavisjan11_1.jpg

http://www.tiricosuave.com/images/aldavisjan11_7.jpg

[nikimcbee]

What we need is more "old school" football players to win. Bring me old school!
http://www.nosourceinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/al-davis.jpg

















http://cdn.bleacherreport.com/images_root/image_pictures/0110/5613/favre-old-f_crop_340x234.jpg

[Onkel Neal]

:har::har::har:

Sad, actually, he useta be great.

[mookiemookie]

Rex Ryan's defensive gameplan for Sunday:

http://i.imgur.com/0HA4J.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

I will be backing the Jets baby! :03:

[mr chris]

Anyone but the Jets!!

[nikimcbee]

Rex Ryan's defensive gameplan for Sunday:

http://i.imgur.com/0HA4J.jpg

:haha:

[nikimcbee]

Cheezheadz or bearz? All of our bearz fanz have dropped off the earth.:06:

[RickC Sniper]

Who can't love an all Norris Division championship game?

I'm on the Packers bandwagon.

[Chad]

I'm with the Bears. Mainly because I'd like to see Urlacher get a ring and because they're my brothers' favorite team.

[August]

My picks are Steelers and Packers.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Packers of course :DL and Steelers ( RR needs to be silenced ).

[Takeda Shingen]

I already gave my picks: Bears and Jets.

[August]

I already gave my picks: Bears and Jets.

Then until Monday you are my enemy. :stare::DL

[Aramike]

I hate predicting my own team in anything, but Pack on top.

As far as Steelers/Jets, I would normally say go Jets but Rex Ryan just rubs me the wrong way.

[Onkel Neal]

Jets and Packers, with the Jets for it all.

[Growler]

Ooo, way to be Mr Unpopular, Neal. :D

RR's come a long way from Bmore... and I can't say that I'm not glad he's gone.

If the Steelers lose, I'm happy. If the Jets lose, I'm... meh. If the Bears lose, it's no surprise; they've not done much since the days of the 1985 Super Bowl Shuffle days, even if they DID do a Shuffle reprise for '10. If the Pack wins, I can live with that - it isn't Favray doing it, so I'm strangely comfortable with it.

[TarJak]

See this post to see my predictions (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=1575904&postcount=501)

[Takeda Shingen]

I hate predicting my own team in anything, but Pack on top.

Me too; it's like an automatic jinx. I always try to stay away from Eagles predictions, especially positive ones. It's just like daring the Fates to stick it to you.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Me too; it's like an automatic jinx.

It's worked for me the last two weeks :yep:

Anyway, at the end of the day life will go on regardless :DL

Though if the Pack lose, it will be rough for a few days....

[August]

Me too; it's like an automatic jinx. I always try to stay away from Eagles predictions, especially positive ones. It's just like daring the Fates to stick it to you.

Unless they loose because you didn't show faith in them. :D

[mookiemookie]

Pack vs. Steelers with Steelers winning it all

[nikimcbee]

Pack vs. Steelers with Steelers winning it all

+1 :hmmm:

[Takeda Shingen]

Unless they loose because you didn't show faith in them. :D

If faith could repair defenses the Eagles would have won every Superbowl since 2001.

[nikimcbee]

If faith could repair defenses the Eagles would have won every Superbowl since 2001.
The vikes would have won ib 98.:shifty:

[Takeda Shingen]

Chicago sure is making their defense work hard today.

[nikimcbee]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81dd991d/article/st-paul-bar-to-roast-bear-as-show-of-support-for-packers?module=HP_headlines

:haha: you want fries with that?

[RickC Sniper]

Can't watch the game right now. Why is Cutler out? Hurt or just inept?
:hmmm:

[Takeda Shingen]

Can't watch the game right now. Why is Cutler out? Hurt or just inept?
:hmmm:

Knee injury. Cutler's return is officially listed as questionable.

[nikimcbee]

Knee injury.

Cheezheadz must be desperate, they hired Tonya Harding!:haha:

[ReallyDedPoet]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q5ky4OYgmpg/S3C5UlIxvbI/AAAAAAAAAfE/J94xe8iDGAc/s320/SUperBowlXLV-1.jpg

I said it all along, defense wins Championships :yep:
Okay I didn't :doh:, but we're going to the Super Bowl baby :rock::rock:

Cheers Aramike :()1:

[AVGWarhawk]

Nice job GB! Going to big show! :yeah:

[Takeda Shingen]

You know it's a big game when 'Guns' Hochulli is out there.

[Aramike]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q5ky4OYgmpg/S3C5UlIxvbI/AAAAAAAAAfE/J94xe8iDGAc/s320/SUperBowlXLV-1.jpg

I said it all along, defense wins Championships :yep:
Okay I didn't :doh:, but we're going to the Super Bowl baby :rock::rock:

Cheers Aramike Cheers right back at you brother!!!

:up::up::cool::rock:

My Road to Superbowl sig felt difficult, even silly at times, but VINDICATION!!! :woot::woot::()1:

I know you're a Canuck, but if Wisc is in the Superbowl schedule, there's plenty of room at the party!

[Aramike]

Cheezheadz must be desperate, they hired Tonya Harding!:haha:Not as desperate as the Vikings when they hired Brett Favre! :O:

[ReallyDedPoet]

My Road to Superbowl sig felt difficult, even silly at times, but VINDICATION!!! :woot::woot::()1:

Ain't it sweet :yep::up:



I know you're a Canuck, but if Wisc is in the Superbowl schedule, there's plenty of room at the party!

Thanks for the offer, have fun with it :yeah: I plan to enjoy this one north of the border. 1998 is a long time ago, the wait is over.

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/660/104/108275251_display_image.jpg?1295826411

[ReallyDedPoet]

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/image/getty/2011/09000d5d81ddf0ca_gallery_600.jpg

2 for 2 today....

Bring on the Steelers :yep:

[mookiemookie]

Cutler is getting absolutely shredded by fans and other players alike:

http://cdn.cosbysweaters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jay_cutler_jersey_burning.jpg

Twitter is all abuzz: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Cutler-s-NFL-contemporaries-go-after-him-on-Twit?urn=nfl-311321

[August]

Finally! For the first time this season I can watch an NFL game and not care who wins. I got nothing for or against either the Steelers or the Packers. I can cheer them equally. May the best team win.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Cutler is getting absolutely shredded by fans and other players alike:


After he was out of the game, I could not get over how disengaged he looked on the sideline :dead::dead:
Yeah that is Cutler, but still....

[August]

Cutler is getting absolutely shredded by fans and other players alike

They have a point too. Blown knee and he's walking around on the sidelines?

[mookiemookie]

MJD said it best: "All I'm saying is that he can finish the game on a hurt knee... I played the whole season on one..."

[Kaye T. Bai]

May the best team win.

And the best team did. :yeah:

[TarJak]

I got 1 out of 2 right. Cheezehaids to win the Bowl!

[August]

And the best team did. :yeah:

The best team hasn't won yet. That'll have to wait until next month.

[AVGWarhawk]

The best team hasn't won yet. That'll have to wait until next month.

:yep:

I'm going with GB. First...everyone knows about my love affair with the Squeelers. :stare: Naturally I cheer for the opposing team and much damage to be dealt to the Squeelers! Second, GB looks hungry. They look like they can taste it. They look like they want it. They look like a winning team. :up:

[nikimcbee]

First...everyone knows about my love affair with the Squeelers.

Ha! I knew it!:har:

So if the Steelers win, I'm sending you an autographed, life-sized, cardboard cut out of Big Ben.:haha:

[mookiemookie]

Did anyone else catch this in the Jets game?

http://www.twitvid.com/5YVXZ

[Growler]

Ha! I knew it!:har:

So if the Steelers win, I'm sending you an autographed, life-sized, cardboard cut out of Big Ben.:haha:

We'd have to cut the head off to get into loaded onto Torsk, but the rest should fit through a torpedo tube nicely.

[AVGWarhawk]

We'd have to cut the head off to get into loaded onto Torsk, but the rest should fit through a torpedo tube nicely.

Then we can flush it out the head. :DL

[Growler]

Then we can flush it out the head. :DL

Oh, sure, like the Harbor's not foul enough already.:har:

[August]

Hating other teams shows a lack of character imo.

[AVGWarhawk]

Hating other teams shows a lack of character imo.

That is what rivarly is about August. Sorry, just can not embrace any team other than the home team. :O:

[August]

That is what rivarly is about August. Sorry, just can not embrace any team other than the home team. :O:

There's a difference between not embracing another team and trash talking. No big deal. I think the latter just gets in the way of the game.

[nikimcbee]

Where'd all these steeler fanz come from?:o I've seen nuttin but steeler stuff today.

[AVGWarhawk]

Trash talk is part of the game as well. Ask Muhammud Ali...his trash-talking and brash attitude provided much entertainment. Our trash talk does the same here. However, there is a line that should not be crossed. Most do not cross it. Some of the professionals playing the game not so much.

[nikimcbee]

Hating other teams shows a lack of character imo.

August, we need to do some sort of exchange program (like a foreign exchange student) where you can come and live in the NFC North for a time or two.:haha:

[August]

August, we need to do some sort of exchange program (like a foreign exchange student) where you can come and live in the NFC North for a time or two.:haha:

Nah, i'd wither without fresh Lobstah. :DL

[nikimcbee]

Nah, i'd wither without fresh Lobstah. :DL
touche.

I was gunna say "you'd freeze to death" (in the NFC North), but the last time I checked, New England was snowed in.:woot::O:

[August]

Trash talk is part of the game as well. Ask Muhammud Ali...his trash-talking and brash attitude provided much entertainment.

Well there you go, I've never respected Ali because of his big mouth. It provided no entertainment to me.

Our trash talk does the same here. However, there is a line that should not be crossed. Most do not cross it. Some of the professionals playing the game not so much.

I just think it ramps up the bad feelings for no good reason. Take for example the Red Sox fan that got stabbed by a Yankees fan in Connecticut back in October, unlike political trash talk, the sports version can definitely be tied to violence.

[August]

touche.

I was gunna say "you'd freeze to death" (in the NFC North), but the last time I checked, New England was snowed in.:woot::O:

Was 6 below zero when I left for work this morning. The cats are traumatized!

[AVGWarhawk]

New England was snowed in


Usually starts the spring thaw in July or so. :o

[nikimcbee]

I just think it ramps up the bad feelings for no good reason. Take for example the Red Sox fan that got stabbed by a Yankees fan in Connecticut back in October, unlike political trash talk, the sports version can definitely be tied to violence.

You had me at yankees fan.:shifty: Whaddya expect from the yankees, Mother Theresa? They're Yankees, they're godless communists that stomp on kittens and puppies. (from a twins fan:D)

[mookiemookie]

Take for example the Red Sox fan that got stabbed by a Yankees fan in Connecticut back in October, unlike political trash talk, the sports version can definitely be tied to violence.

Alcohol and testosterone are never a good mix.

[AVGWarhawk]

Alcohol and testosterone are never a good mix.

I would agree 100%. When the Yankees come to Baltimore it is NEVER miniture bat night. The Raven's fans at the game can get quite ugly with the non-supporters. Some are just bad with anyone who happens to be standing around.

[Takeda Shingen]

Alcohol and testosterone are never a good mix.

Three words: Seven Hundred Level.

http://1001awfulthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/imgres2.jpeg

[Growler]

I just think it ramps up the bad feelings for no good reason. Take for example the Red Sox fan that got stabbed by a Yankees fan in Connecticut back in October, unlike political trash talk, the sports version can definitely be tied to violence.

Conversely, when I used to work in the tourist area of Baltimore (Inner Harbor, on Torsk and the other ships), Yankees fans were always pretty polite to me, where Red Sox fans thought that Baltimore owed them some form of compensation, since we had a harbor with a "Const-" ship, too.

[August]

Conversely, when I used to work in the tourist area of Baltimore (Inner Harbor, on Torsk and the other ships), Yankees fans were always pretty polite to me, where Red Sox fans thought that Baltimore owed them some form of compensation, since we had a harbor with a "Const-" ship, too.

I married a woman from "Balmer". Believe me you do! :DL

[mookiemookie]

Cutler to be replaced next season?

http://i.imgur.com/to95Q.jpg

[August]

You're a bad man Mookie! :stare: :DL

[Takeda Shingen]

Cutler to be replaced next season?

http://i.imgur.com/to95Q.jpg

Could be worse.

http://thewifehatessports.com/wp-content/gallery/nfl/donovan-mcnabb-washington-redskins.jpg

[Growler]

You're a bad man Mookie! :stare: :DL

x2.:D

[TarJak]

Could be worse.


Or Favre could come out of retirement again.:O:

[nikimcbee]

Or Favre could come out of retirement again.:O:

....and go to da raiders.:hmmm:

@ mookie, that would be really funny, if we had any bearz fanz here:shifty:.

[TarJak]

....and go to da raiders.:hmmm:

@ mookie, that would be really funny, if we had any bearz fanz here:shifty:.
:har: Al Davis is mad, but not that mad surely?

[nikimcbee]

(start chanting)
Ray-ders!
Ray-ders!
Ray-ders!


Ordering Neal's silver and black #4 jersey now for his b-day.:woot:

[Takeda Shingen]

In seriousness, I think that the franchises of the NFL are about through with the side show that is Brett Favre.

[TarJak]

In seriousness, I think that the franchises of the NFL are about through with the side show that is Brett Favre.
We all live in hope.:D

[Takeda Shingen]

The funny thing is that if, 4 years ago, you were to tell me that in the 2010 NFL season, Michael Vick would be the league poster boy of good behavior and Brett Favre would be a scandalous pariah, I would have thought that you were crazy.

[nikimcbee]

The funny thing is that if, 4 years ago, you were to tell me that in the 2010 NFL season, Michael Vick would be the league poster boy of good behavior and Brett Favre would be a scandalous pariah, I would have thought that you were crazy.


...you forgot mr McNabb:O:

[Takeda Shingen]

And Philly is ranked as the most depressed football city in America:

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/01/25/philadelphia-eagles-fans-top-list-of-most-depressed/

At least they are firing defensive staff like crazy. Should have done that two years ago. The Eagles are nothing if not behind the ball. Way behind.

[Growler]

...you forgot mr McNabb:O:

Oh, Philly is trying to. They're trying.

[Takeda Shingen]

Oh, Philly is trying to. They're trying.

It's like trying to forget a ten-year marriage from hell.

[August]

The funny thing is that if, 4 years ago, you were to tell me that in the 2010 NFL season, Michael Vick would be the league poster boy of good behavior and Brett Favre would be a scandalous pariah, I would have thought that you were crazy.

Irony, thy name if Football. :yep:

[Onkel Neal]

....and go to da raiders.:hmmm:

@ mookie, that would be really funny, if we had any bearz fanz here:shifty:.


I was close to banning Mookie for his Favre pic but now the finger of death is shifting towards you! :D

[nikimcbee]

As much as I love football, I have zero interest in the pro-bowl.

meh.

anybody want a Cutler jesrsey?

:har:

The one bears fan at work, that I know, was nowhere to be seen.:hmmm:
:haha:

[nikimcbee]

not even a whimper about the pro-bowl?:haha:

I even had to search NFL.com's sight to find the score:har:.

[mookiemookie]

not even a whimper about the pro-bowl?:haha:

I even had to search NFL.com's sight to find the score:har:.

I watched that absolute POS but only because there was nothing else on. I want my Sunday evening back. :dead:

[nikimcbee]

I watched that absolute POS but only because there was nothing else on. I want my Sunday evening back. :dead:
Not even american idol?:har:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Not a big fan of All Star Games either :nope:

[August]

I watched it for a bit of the 2nd quarter then popped in a football movie. I'd rather watch the Vince Papale story for the 50th time instead of that sad excuse of a game.

[nikimcbee]

Last night was a rise of flight night!:yeah:

[Aramike]

With nothing else on, last night the wife and I watched the Pro Bowl. We played a little drinking game - take a drink everytime you could point out a player OVERLY half-assing it.

Last thing I saw was a 14-0 NFC lead. :zzz:

[August]

With nothing else on, last night the wife and I watched the Pro Bowl. We played a little drinking game - take a drink everytime you could point out a player OVERLY half-assing it.

Last thing I saw was a 14-0 NFC lead. :zzz:

:DL

[ReallyDedPoet]

Are you ready?

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRncAomz-OHGur0cAohWnWQocVecH8xM12eBS609_HXE-4shDmi

[Takeda Shingen]

I bet the league thinks twice before holding the Superbowl in Dallas again.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I bet the league thinks twice before holding the Superbowl in Dallas again.

Packers and Steelers feel right at home :DL

[nikimcbee]

I bet the league thinks twice before holding the Superbowl in Dallas again.

:haha: I was just waiting for the roof to collapse.

[Takeda Shingen]

I wouldn't want to see anyone get hurt, but it would be just awesome if the roof to the new Cowboys Stadium collapsed. Of course I, like most American football fans, like it when anything bad happens to Dallas.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I wouldn't want to see anyone get hurt, but it would be just awesome if the roof to the new Cowboys Stadium collapsed.

Maybe some falling debris could land on Jerry's knee, keep him away from the game :yep:

http://dallascowboystimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/jerry-jones.jpg

[nikimcbee]

I just love to see JJ on the sidelines, hopping made about something. Gotta love it when the owner meddles.:haha:

[ReallyDedPoet]

http://cdn.tauntr.com/sites/default/files/Coyboys_JerryJones.jpg

[Takeda Shingen]

Looks like Jerry forgot to clear things with the fire marshall.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/06/dallas-fire-marshall-deems-some-temporary-seats-unsafe/

[AVGWarhawk]

Got to love GB! I do! :D

[August]

Tom Brady NFL MVP. Unanimous vote. :yeah:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Erdsterling/pwpimages/nfl-pats-glitter.gif

[AVGWarhawk]

What kind of halftime show was that??? :o

[Tchocky]

I am reminded - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyCc1DzRAgQ

[ReallyDedPoet]

They fought us to the end ( the Steelers are a great team ) but we did it, the Pack is back :rock::rock::rock:

Greg Jennings First TD Catch (http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011020600/2010/POST22/steelers@packers/recap#tab:watch)

We never gave up all year, what a feeling baby :sunny:

Cheers to all the Packer fans here, especially my fellow Packer Aramike http://174.123.69.202/%7Esubsimc/radioroom/../../%7Esubsimc/radioroom/images/smilies/alc.gif

Also hats off to all the members here who were part of this thread, and to McBee for starting it again this year.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/9f/fullj.9bb5c95db04326d06e1f895d163318ca/9bb5c95db04326d06e1f895d163318ca-getty-98556301ml257_super_bowl_xl.jpg

[Takeda Shingen]

Congratulations, guys. That was a good game.

5 months 'till training camp.

[TarJak]

Well done Cheezeheads! The Squealers just couldn't stop 'em.

[Chad]

Packers did well :) Thought that Pittsburgh would pull it out though.

[Aramike]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :salute::woot:

[Matador.es]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqjpesiIoFA&feature=player_embedded

oeps, error :)

[mr chris]

:dead::dead::dead::dead:

Well I hope next year the Pats go all the way.

My tips for Championship Weekend.

Packers @ Bears. Packers to win by 10.
Jets @ Steelers. Steelers to win by 3.

Superbowl.

Packers - Steelers. Packers to win by 12

I think the Packers are playing the best football in the playoffs by a country mile. Now that my team are out, i would like to see them chesseheads go all the way.

:know: Three for three and not too far out on the points either.

Congratulations to the Packers.

[AVGWarhawk]

The Packers should be proud. They beat the number one defense in the league and one of the best quarterbacks the game has to offer. The Steelers are relentless in finding a way to win. I know...I have watched it to many times with the Ravens. The Packers were not playing that game with the Steelers. Even right up to the 2 point conversion the Steelers completed in the 4th quarter. I felt the Packers were hungry and scrappy enough to take it. Fantastic game and great right up to the last snap Rogers had taken to make the win official. :up:

[mr chris]

The Packers should be proud. They beat the number one defense in the league and one of the best quarterbacks the game has to offer. The Steelers are relentless in finding a way to win. I know...I have watched it to many times with the Ravens. The Packers were not playing that game with the Steelers. Even right up to the 2 point conversion the Steelers completed in the 4th quarter. I felt the Packers were hungry and scrappy enough to take it. Fantastic game and great right up to the last snap Rogers had taken to make the win official. :up:


Very true, i thought the game was a great advertisement for what the NFL has to offer.

[geetrue]

Notice this is not last year: Go Chargers :woot:

It's not over till the fat lady sings :yeah: