Oh-fficial Subsim NFL thread

[nikimcbee]

Queue intro music...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDT3aewUld4

I got John (Chucky) Gruden to do this year's intro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZh8Uz4Vfq0

Break out year for Manning!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytGdAHjeUDk

Greatest...Cornerback....Ever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwMONEPz4yA



Beastmode gets his skittles.
San Antonio Raiders? Neal in football nirvana?
Here comes Johnny Football.
Seahawk ticket prices...WTF!:dead::down:
Remember when the Vikes played outside? Hope you brought your coat.
What do I do with my Ponder poster? oops did I just type that?
Have they cleaned the Broncos off the field yet?
What about Fav-ray?
Green Bay v Seattle....That will be awesome! Seen ticket prices:dead:
Seattle vs San Fran...death match part I and II.:rock:

[TarJak]

90 Years Of NFL Player Growth, Animated

http://www.fastcodesign.com/3033945/infographic-of-the-day/90-years-of-nfl-player-growth-animated?partner=rss
90 years of player growth animated for the statiscally minded.

[TarJak]

Oh yeah I forgot my annual facepalm over the Faider's chances this season.

[August]

Tom Terriffic is starting his 15th season this year. I figure he has at least 5 more seasons in him but hopefully the O-line can protect him this year. Gronk is cleared to play but it looks like they're gonna save him for the regular season figuring that his bad knee will be targeted. Our ramped up defense is expected to shine this year with a leaner Vince Wilfork back from his torn achillies tendon injury. Julian Edleman is looking awesome.

It could be a very good year for us... :D

http://home.comcast.net/~rdsterling/pwpimages/Footballsig02.jpg?PHPSESSID=fa65e52b5c2c703c41cc51 5abe361215

[Admiral Halsey]

I've got great hopes for my Steeler's this year. The way we played to end the season last year has me excited!

[nikimcbee]

Fire up the BBQs...:woot::woot::woot:

[TarJak]

Vikes v Raiders :hmmm: should I bother watching? :roll:

[nikimcbee]

Vikes v Raiders :hmmm: should I bother watching? :roll:

At least the first 5 minutes before they pull the starters.
If it was regular season, I'd say we get a little bet going, but it's preseason.:03:

[nikimcbee]

Broncos make a statement.:har:

Note to Broncos, you picked the wrong game to make a statement.
I was kinda surprised Manning and Wilson played as long as they did.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Looking forward to a bounce back year from the Packers, they seem to have depth at most positions and I like what they
have done on defense.

Long season though with many ebbs and flows ...... :yep:

[TarJak]

At least the first 5 minutes before they pull the starters.
If it was regular season, I'd say we get a little bet going, but it's preseason.:03:

You're on. I bet the Vikes win by 4 or more.:woot:

[nikimcbee]

You're on. I bet the Vikes win by 4 or more.:woot:

Challenge accepted. Loser drinks the difference in score in bottles of Fosters.:/\\k:

[nikimcbee]

Any thoughts on Johnny Football's performance. I only saw his first drive.:haha::down:. Too early for me to judge. Just 1 game. meh.

[TarJak]

Challenge accepted. Loser drinks the difference in score in bottles of Fosters.:/\\k:
Drink up. :D. Vikes 10 Raiders 6.

[nikimcbee]

Drink up. :D. Vikes 10 Raiders 6.

Sadly it was a pre-season game. Bet nullified. :har:

[TarJak]

LOL

[Jimbuna]

Sadly it was a pre-season game. Bet nullified. :har:

Jason...ask your Indian work colleague how his country faired in the latest test against England.

Rumour has it we beat em with two days to spare :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/28731131

[nikimcbee]

Need to wear the Barmy Army hat to find out.:/\\k:

[Jimbuna]

Rgr that :)

[nikimcbee]

Round 2...Any games of remote interest to you?
Maybe New England v Phily.

I thought this was kinda funny,
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000377086/article/ranking-all-32-backup-quarterbacks

Gabbert is lowest ranked backup.:/\\k: Whuuuut? :har:

[nikimcbee]

Beastmode has been cleared of wrong doing.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/police-clear-seahawks-star-marshawn-lynch-of-any-involvement-in-alleged-assault-124147530.html

[nikimcbee]

Week 2, over. Thoughts?

Mr. Football not enjoying the hostile crowd?:doh:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/cleveland-browns/0ap3000000379799/Manziel-shows-his-frustration?module=HP11_cp

Just wait until he plays the first team defense.:hmmm:

[CaptainHaplo]

My Panthers offense has to kick things into gear before the 4th drive... Defense is going to be scary good.

If Beason stays healthy - he is going to rack up yards and points.
Somebody make the coaches keep Fozzy!

Peyton is going to look amazing again this year. Eli - yea not so much! Tom Brady will do what he normally does - make guys off the street look amazing!

Johnny Football is going to implode if he starts. Too immature to handle it. Andrew Luck is going to struggle.

Steve Smith may just get his Super Bowl Ring this year - good for him - even if it is with the Ravens.

[TarJak]

Wait what? The Raiders won? By a point, of yeah against the Lions. :yawn:

[Admiral Halsey]

Wait what? The Raiders won? By a point, of yeah against the Lions. :yawn:

It's the preseason. Not even the die hard fanatics care about the games.

[TarJak]

True:woot:

[Onkel Neal]

Week 2, over. Thoughts?

Mr. Football not enjoying the hostile crowd?:doh:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/cleveland-browns/0ap3000000379799/Manziel-shows-his-frustration?module=HP11_cp

Just wait until he plays the first team defense.:hmmm:

That does it for me, Johnny Football has really tanked. There's no excuse for this kind of behavior. I'm hoping he gets booted.

[Mr Quatro]

It's the preseason. Not even the die hard fanatics care about the games.

It sure is hard to like so far ... you can't even feel smug about your team winning with most of the game played by back-ups.

18 days till regular season and then it counts :up:

[eddie]

Well, I see the Dumb and Dumber act has shown up in Pittsburgh, just 2 weeks before the opener! Talk about stupid!:nope:

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/steelers-rbs-leveon-bell-legarrette-blount-arrested-marijuana-possession-082014

[nikimcbee]

That does it for me, Johnny Football has really tanked. There's no excuse for this kind of behavior. I'm hoping he gets booted.

uh-oh:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000381014/article/johnny-manziel-struggled-with-browns-playbook
More reason, I think, they should spend more time developing rookie QBs instead of just throwing them in there to start. (unless you name is Russell Wilson:D)

When in doubt, blame the Seahawks.:haha:
http://www.king5.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2014/08/20/jerry-jones-seahawks-penalties/14350257/

[nikimcbee]

Well, I see the Dumb and Dumber act has shown up in Pittsburgh, just 2 weeks before the opener! Talk about stupid!:nope:

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/steelers-rbs-leveon-bell-legarrette-blount-arrested-marijuana-possession-082014


Blount...:haha: He's in the wrong state to behave like that.

[eddie]

Wonder how many games these 2 Rhodes Scholars are going to miss now? Just can't believe they would do something so stinking stupid!!!!:88)

[nikimcbee]

ESNP last night had the 44 worst sportsmanship in football, and guess who's the int top 10? @ ore-gone duck moments...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm5O9YAx6xM
class act. Where do I sign up?:dead::shifty:

[nikimcbee]

Thump thump!

What was that?

Looks in rearview mirror.

Just the Seahawks splattering...da bearz.
:yeah:


Funniest thing I heard yesterday....
Johnny Clipboard.

At the rate he's going, I'm trying to imagine him playing against the Steelers.:o

[eddie]

Looks like Smith gets a nice vacation, like a 9 week suspension! Some of these guys are bringing new meaning to the word stupid!!:88)

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/49ers-linebacker-aldon-smith-suspended-nine-games-by-nfl-082914

[ReallyDedPoet]

Looks like Smith gets a nice vacation, like a 9 week suspension! Some of these guys are bringing new meaning to the word stupid!!:88)


:yep:

[nikimcbee]

A co-worker, who has season tickets, is going to the Cheezhead-Seahawk game. That is going to be an awesome game!

[ReallyDedPoet]

A co-worker, who has season tickets, is going to the Cheezhead-Seahawk game. That is going to be an awesome game!

What a way to start a season :yep:

This still haunts me :dead::dead:

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2013/07/6608102.jpg

[nikimcbee]

http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2014/01/richard-sherman-instagram.jpg
Boo!

[ReallyDedPoet]

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/612x438q90/r/746/BjvYaB.jpg

[nikimcbee]

:haha: I don't dispute that.

[eddie]

The 49ers defense is self destructing and the season hasn't even started yet,lol

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/49ers-de-ray-mcdonald-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charges-083114

[nikimcbee]

Legion of
BOOM!
Clean up on aisle 5.
Cheez whiz spill aisle 5, please clean up mess.
https://sporeflections.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/cheez_whiz-t_200.jpg

http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/mikemccarthy.jpg?w=250

http://media3.teenormous.com/items/www.cubbytees.com/ShirtPieces-Seattle_Seahawks_Skittles--ZM--NVY.jpg

[ReallyDedPoet]

Yeah, big time beat down :-( .

[eddie]

Nice story coming from the Bengals. They resigned a guy they cut so he could keep his health insurance, his young daughter has cancer. This way he could afford her cancer treatments! Classy move by the Bengals!:yeah:

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/bengals-re-sign-devon-still-to-help-him-pay-for-daughter-s-cancer-treatments-090514

[fred8615]

There's only one thing worse than the Saints losing to the Falcons...


...Losing to the Cowboys. At least San Fran kept the day from being totally miserable.

:wah: :wah: :wah:

[eddie]

Well, Mr. Tough guy Ray Rice has been cut by the Ravens and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video showed up of Ray punching his wife in the face on an elevator. What a low life!!:nope:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/09/sports/football/ray-rice-video-shows-punch-and-raises-new-questions-for-nfl.html?_r=0

[TarJak]

Good to see the football stories are all about the game.:doh:

[nikimcbee]

No drama whatsoever this week.
Steelers-Ravens tonight.:dead:

[TarJak]

No drama whatsoever this week.
Steelers-Ravens tonight.:dead:
Wait... what? You mean there's football happening?:o

The idiot wife beater even got a mention on our news down here. Major campaigns over the last few years in our football codes having players, clubs and the leagues speaking out against violence against women and homophobia etc. There was a bit of wonder here that the NFL hadn't kicked this goon to the kerb.

[nikimcbee]

Anybody else going to get into trouble today?:/\\!!:/\\!!:/\\!!

[Gerald]

When I would cut the cake, and the piece was huge, so that the others got a much smaller portion.:D

[nikimcbee]

When I would cut the cake, and the piece was huge, so that the others got a much smaller portion.:D
Bad Vendor, no soup for you!

[Gerald]

Bad Vendor, no soup for you!Everyone deserves a second chance.:O:

[fred8615]

Saints 0-2. :wah:

Only good thing is Atlanta lost too. :D

[August]

Our boys did well against the Vikings this week although the first few minutes of the 1st quarter it didn't look like it would go that way.

[eddie]

Anybody else going to get into trouble today?:/\\!!:/\\!!:/\\!!

Adrian Peterson comes to mind,lol But no decision by the NFL as to what they are going to do to him. Even if he had played Sunday, wouldn't have changed a thing against the Patriots.

[nikimcbee]

Adrian Peterson comes to mind,lol But no decision by the NFL as to what they are going to do to him. Even if he had played Sunday, wouldn't have changed a thing against the Patriots.
Helps not to turn the ball over 4 times.:/\\!!

Then the Seahawks were roasted...:dead:

[Mr Quatro]

I just found out that the NFL is tax exempt some congress lady is trying to take way their tax exempt status.

But this is the real shocker Roger Goodell: http://kdvr.com/2014/09/13/nfl-commissioner-goodell-paid-far-more-than-any-player/


NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell earned more than $100 million over the course of five years — more than any of the league’s star players.
Goodell, who is facing pressure to resign in the face of the Ray Rice domestic abuse scandal, earned a whopping $44.2 million for the 2012 season, the most recent to be reported by the NFL. That was up 50% from 2011.
The only player who came close to earning that kind of money was Drew Brees, who pulled down $40 million in salary and signing bonus that same year,

[ReallyDedPoet]

I just found out that the NFL is tax exempt


:o:o

[eddie]

Another one bites the dust!! The NFL better get a handle on it!

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11544985/jonathan-dwyer-arizona-cardinals-arrested-two-counts-suspicion-aggravated-assault

[eddie]

This is what Dwyer did to his wife when she refused his sexual advances. He head butted her in the face and broke her nose. Next day they got into another argument and he punched her in the face. Glad he was arrested, and now he gets 6 weeks off from football, plus whatever the court decides to do with him!

[nikimcbee]

Maybe they need to do a parenting / marriage counseling program in the off season?:dead:

[eddie]

Did Tampa realize what they were getting into against Atlanta!?!:D

[fred8615]

Did Tampa realize what they were getting into against Atlanta!?!:D

I knew it was going to be a blowout. I watched the college on ESPN instead.

[fred8615]

Saints finally off the winless list!!! :rock:

Note to Denver: You do have to play defense in overtime. :nope:

[eddie]

I think all this dancing around after someone sacks a quarterback or making a tackle, looks so childish to me. This Detroit Lions player proves my point. Dancing around after he sacked Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, he tore his ACL in his knee, and is now out for the season.:doh:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000398900/article/stephen-tulloch-tears-acl-during-celebration?campaign=Facebook_atl_sessler

[nikimcbee]

Separated at birth?
http://cdn.stripersonline.com/1/1c/200x200px-ZC-1c4a4f2d_Tuco-01.jpeg

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gp/Colin+Kaepernick+Sanaa+Lathan+dating+O90H9wqEta9l. jpg

[nikimcbee]

I think all this dancing around after someone sacks a quarterback or making a tackle, looks so childish to me. This Detroit Lions player proves my point. Dancing around after he sacked Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, he tore his ACL in his knee, and is now out for the season.:doh:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000398900/article/stephen-tulloch-tears-acl-during-celebration?campaign=Facebook_atl_sessler

wait for it......
:har::har::har:

[ReallyDedPoet]

http://images.usatoday.com/Wires2Web/20070924/1087134147_Rockies_Padres_Baseballx.jpg

Milton Bradley, hurt while arguing a call in 07'. Brain Surgeons
these guys are not.....

[eddie]

Separated at birth?
http://cdn.stripersonline.com/1/1c/200x200px-ZC-1c4a4f2d_Tuco-01.jpeg

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gp/Colin+Kaepernick+Sanaa+Lathan+dating+O90H9wqEta9l. jpg

That's so wrong,lol I bet Eli Wallach would turn over in his grave if he saw that!!:D I mean Colin isn't the brightest player in the NFL, he got fined $11,000 for calling a player on the other team the N-word. I wonder how he felt when he got back to the huddle and noticed a few minority players standing there! He's as dumb as a rock!

[nikimcbee]

Cousins had a rough night. That's gotta be some sort of record for back to back to back interceptions.:dead:

[eddie]

Yeah, he had a rough night! Another night like that, and he'll start to make RGIII look good,lol

[nikimcbee]

Teddy time. Skol!

[nikimcbee]

http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/rev967.com/files/2014/09/Discount-Doublecheck.jpg?w=300&h=200&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89

https://cdn1.lockerdome.com/uploads/7e36ff7d89b7cd0967a798bde6634dbe2dde149ff348823483 d2d94caf7d94f2_facebook
Billy Baldwin is sad.

[nikimcbee]

Cal still owns chunky chip.:har:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Duh... Bears :D

Bring on the Vikings :cool:

[fred8615]

There's only one thing worse than the Saints losing to the Falcons...


...Losing to the Cowboys.
So apparently there is something worse than losing to the Cowboys.

Getting stomped by the Cowboys! :wah::wah::wah::wah::wah:

It looks increasingly like the Saints are going to have one of those years. :/\\!!

[eddie]

Rough night for the Patriots.

[August]

Rough night for the Patriots.

You ain't kidding. :nope:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Ponder me this, Ponder me that :-) Packers baby!

[nikimcbee]

You ain't kidding. :nope:

I see you have an unused Brady sitting on your bench. I trade you this cookie, my chocolate milk, pudding cup, and I'll throw in Ponder.

[ReallyDedPoet]

:-)

[nikimcbee]

***disclaimer, I've given up college football for various reasons.

In other news, the Nike ducks lost.
wait for it...
wait...
wait...

http://arewefullyet.com/images/2012/12/nelson-haha.jpg

Piddles the duck sat on a wall
Piddles the duck had a great fall
all of Phil Knight's money
and all of the uniform combinations
couldn't put Piddles on top again


http://allsportstucson.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Wilbur2014Oregon-1024x665.jpg

[fred8615]

Saints win again!!! :woot: Though honestly, it shouldn't have been as close as it was. :hmmm:

Also glad to see Cleveland win again. The Saints being their only win of the season so far was getting embarrassing. :oops:

[August]

Now that's more like it!

[eddie]

Well, if Adrian Peterson wasn't finished before, I would think he is now.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2222304-adrian-petersons-personal-life-detailed-in-star-tribune-exclusive

[August]

Man are we missing Jerod Mayo right now! :o

[nikimcbee]

Harvin to the Jets.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/seahawks-reportedly-trade-receiver-percy-harvin-to-jets-for-draft-pick-214657089.html

I wonder what kind of trouble he was causing in the locker room?

[fred8615]

Like I said, it looks like it's going to be one of those years for the Saints. :wah:

[nikimcbee]

I wonder if it's too early to say the Seahawks have jumped the shark?:shifty:
Oh and I read Harvin got in a fight with Tate and Wilson didn't like Harvin's bad attitude.

[August]

I wonder if it's too early to say the Seahawks have jumped the shark?:shifty:
Oh and I read Harvin got in a fight with Tate and Wilson didn't like Harvin's bad attitude.

They sure ain't acting like the unstoppable force they were last season.

[ReallyDedPoet]

And Denver looks stronger this season, especially on defence.

[fred8615]

Well, another week, another Saints lo... wait a minute...:Kaleun_Binocular:

HOLY $*#@! THEY WON!!!:Kaleun_Party:

[fred8615]

Well this has been a good week! LSU wins, Saints win twice (:o), Junior wins, and both Atlanta and Dallas lose! And I even got to see all of them!

[Mr Quatro]

And Denver looks stronger this season, especially on defence.

Denver is away from home this sunday playing new England

Denver is expected to win by 3 points

odds maker says that New England is hot right now, but they say Peyton Manning is even better.

I think New England shall overcome the great Peyton Manning, but Denver is not going to go down easy.

The weather could have a say in the out come of this game.

Bill Belichick thinks the weatherman is wrong of course: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2251357-bill-belichick-unconcerned-about-weather-blasts-meteorologists-accuracy?search_query=Bill Belichick weather

[ReallyDedPoet]

Yeah weather could be a factor. I think the difference could be in the defence, I give that edge to Denver. But Foxboro has never been to kind to Manning.

[August]

Not even close.

http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/525bfb4a69bedda83f84c289-1200-900/bill-belichick-4.jpg

[ReallyDedPoet]

They played well. We'll see what the rest of the season brings. Go Packers :-)

[nikimcbee]

N-if-L :hmmm::haha:
What if the Seahawks never drafted Wilson?
http://www.nfl.com/videos/n-if-l/0ap3000000386648/N-if-L-What-if-the-

Just for August:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/n-if-l/0ap2000000243032/N-if-L-What-if-Bill-

[ReallyDedPoet]

N-if-L :hmmm::haha:
What if the Seahawks never drafted Wilson?
http://www.nfl.com/videos/n-if-l/0ap3000000386648/N-if-L-What-if-the-

Just for August:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/n-if-l/0ap2000000243032/N-if-L-What-if-Bill-

:D:D

[nikimcbee]

Chunky controls the roster!....and the buffet.:D
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000423693/article/chip-kelly-on-report-of-foles-future-i-control-roster

Why don't you hire one of those "O"ver-rated duck QBs. They've won national championships, the Heisman..... Oh wait.:har:

Beastmode still #1 Seattle.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000423640/article/seahawks-oc-lynch-still-best-player-on-our-offense

...but a week ago, there was a rumor he may be traded to da Raiders (at end of season).

[ReallyDedPoet]

Chunky controls the roster!....and the buffet.:D
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000423693/article/chip-kelly-on-report-of-foles-future-i-control-roster

Why don't you hire one of those "O"ver-rated duck QBs. They've won national championships, the Heisman..... Oh wait.:har:



Chip Kelly, not the sharpest knife in the drawer :nope:

[nikimcbee]

Chip Kelly, not the sharpest knife in the drawer :nope:

I can't stand the ore-gone ducks, so I know all about Chunky Chip.:shifty:
They still revere him out here, but he had a falling out with the university, when he wouldn't attend any of their booster activities, he'd send a surrogate to attend. He's an East coast guy and doesn't hang out with hick Eugeners.:haha:
oh well, enjoy the Philly sports media. Once the nfl adapts to his offense...:hmmm::har:

[ReallyDedPoet]

He's an East coast guy and doesn't hang out with hick Eugeners.:haha:


:D

Wait, what, I'm from the East Coast :O:

[fred8615]

Well this has been a good week! LSU wins, Saints win twice (:o), Junior wins, and both Atlanta and Dallas lose! And I even got to see all of them!
And this week, the exact opposite. :wah:

Though I didn't mind Harvick winning Sunday.

[Gargamel]

Go Browns!

This year I get to say that without crying.

[Mr Quatro]

Rex Ryan fined $100,000 for a potty mouth last Sunday at the end of the game in NY against Pittsburg, which they won.

His third one since 2010: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/new-york-jets-rex-ryan-fined-100k-for-sideline-profanity-111414

[nikimcbee]

Duh Bearz.
Vikes -Bears prediction. Both teams run out on the field, run in to each other at coin toss, and knock each other out. Game a draw.:dead:

[fred8615]

Another week, another Saints AND LSU loss. :wah:

Oh Football Gods, why hast thou forsaken me?!? :lost:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Another week, another Saints AND LSU loss. :wah:

Oh Football Gods, why hast thou forsaken me?!? :lost:

Yeah, any given Sunday. You never really know what will happen. Didn't think they ( Saints ) would get beaten twice in a row at home. Especially the way they played my Packers a few weeks ago :oops::oops:

[August]

Awful proud of my boys this week. They were good both on the ground and in the air on both sides of the ball.

[August]

And the march continues this week too. :D

[ReallyDedPoet]

Packers baby :-)

[August]

Packers baby :-)

We'll be coming out to visit the land of cheese next weekend. :D

[Mr Quatro]

New England is sitting pretty at 9-2

but they could wind up 10-6 real easy tied with Miami or Buffalo for AFC east

How?

Lose the next two games on the road
@ Green Bay 8-3
@ San Diego 7-4

Lose to Miami like they did the first time
Dec 14 Miami @ New England

Probably beat the NY Jets, but you never know the Jets beat Pittsburg
Dec 21 @ New York Jets (fighting for jobs 2-9)

Last game with Buffalo might be a division takes all game
Dec 28 Buffalo @ New England

[August]

Well I doubt that will happen but being an old New England Yankee I also never underestimate the capacity of NE teams to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory. Neither the Green Bay and San Diego games will be easy.

Miami however is just not going to beat them in their own house, ditto for Buffalo and the Jets, well... :cool:

So the safe bet is a 12-4 season although the way they've been playing I wouldn't be surprised if they sweep all the way to the big dance.

[nikimcbee]

Yeah, just watch out for the Green Bay Cheez Whiz pits.
http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_4749-450x337.jpg

[nikimcbee]

Where have all the niner fans gone?

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_large/hash/5e/f9/5ef924acfee8aa127ee4c46202205167.jpg?itok=eFXfmajw

49ers top receiver!:har::har::har:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Packers baby!! I have a feeling we could be seeing theses two teams go at it again in the not to distant future....

[August]

We managed to threaten a few times and kept the score close but they just outplayed us.

[AndyJWest]

I see that us Brits (or at least, the insomniacs amongst us) are being given the chance to see the Kansas City Chiefs v Denver Broncos match live tonight. Worth watching?

[August]

Should be a good game.

[AndyJWest]

Yup - an entertaining game so far.

[ReallyDedPoet]

On another note I hope the Johnny Football era does begin so we can see him get bounced out of the league as soon as possible.

Nothing like your team losing and Johnny " It's all about me ", flashing the $$ signs. Moron he is.....

https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.607986654445372447&pid=15.1&P=0

[Mr Quatro]

Two weeks left in football and nobody posting for two weeks :o

Were talking playoffs soon and very soon ... :up:

How about that NFC South Wow! New Orleans or Atlanta or even North Carolina all bunched up with loosing records no less.

This is why we shouldn't believe all those high salary stories:

Colin Kaepernick is not going to get all of his $126 million contract:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/colin-kaepernicks-record-126-million-162136580.html


Kaepernick was supposed to get his first large salary ($12.4 million) in the 2015 season. But because of the way the contract was worded, that salary is actually going to go down to $10.4 million.

Starting next season, Kaepernick's salary goes down $2 million each year if he is not named first- or second-team All-Pro, or if the 49ers don't play in the Super Bowl the previous season with 80% of the snaps taken by Kaepernick, according to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/05/the-full-kaepernick-contract-details/).

The 49ers have been eliminated from playoff contention, and Kaepernick ranks 22nd in quarterback rating, which means the de-escalator is going to kick in.
In addition, while many outlets were reporting that Kaepernick's deal included a record $61 million in "guaranteed" money, it turns out the money was guaranteed only for injury.

Each year of the contract, the 49ers can decide to cut Kaepernick before April 1 and will not owe him any more money

[nikimcbee]

Seahawks defense showed up at the right time.:woot: For a while there, I thought they were going to melt down. See 49ers:haha:.

Vikes did okay under the circumstances.:-?

No love for Johnny Football?:har: Tebow 2.0?

[nikimcbee]

South Park Jerry Jones FTW.:har::har::har::har:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByYYqrXCAAEezFM.jpg

[fred8615]

Two weeks left in football and nobody posting for two weeks
I didn't post anymore after Saints' wins because I didn't want to jinx them. :D

I didn't post after losses, because I didn't want to talk about it. :wah:

[nikimcbee]

Team Chunky lost........:har::har::har::har::har::har:

Waiting for Phily fans to throw chunky under the bus.

[nikimcbee]

Predictions?
http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/playoff-picture

It will give me something to think about at work today.:hmmm:

[August]

I want to see a Packers-Patriots Superbowl.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I want to see a Packers-Patriots Superbowl.


Yes this :-)

Would be a great one.

[nikimcbee]

I want to see a Seahawks-Patriots Superbowl.

Fixed.:D

You miss me Bro?
http://media.philly.com/images/012614-sherman-600.jpg

[eddie]

I see Suh is living up to his reputation as the dirtiest player in the NFL!:nope:

[nikimcbee]

I see Suh is living up to his reputation as the dirtiest player in the NFL!:nope:

Yeah, what's up with the Lions? That's two weeks in a row that a Lion has stomped on somebody! They should suspend the two of them for the play-offs, or the coaches of putting up with this BS.

[August]

Yeah, what's up with the Lions? That's two weeks in a row that a Lion has stomped on somebody! They should suspend the two of them for the play-offs, or the coaches of putting up with this BS.

I understand Suh has been suspended for the next game which will probably be the rest of the season for the Lions.

[CaptainHaplo]

His suspension was reversed.

Before anyone starts yelling about it - take the time to watch the WIDE ANGLE shot. TV basically focused purely on his legs - but if you watch the wide angle shot you can see that Suh was off balance, continued to be when his first step partially stepped on Rogers, causing him to take another step back to retain his balance. He didn't even look down to see who it was (it could have been a teammate) until he stepped forward.

Also - there was no grinding of the foot, no sideways motion or anything that would indicate he wanted and intended to cause harm.

Yes - he has a bad reputation - but if you look at the whole picture and not just the zoomed in portion, it is a different picture entirely. Yes - he could have stopped and said "sorry" or whatever, or helped Rogers up to show remorse, but bad sportsmanship isn't a reason to suspend a player.

And I don't even like the guy. Personally - I would have preferred to see him ejected from the league years ago after the goal line stomp.

One last note - while I disagree with it - the rules the NFL has to operate under (per their union agreement) meant that Suh was regarded as a "first time offender" and as such - the fine was the proper punishment.

[August]

If you want to know why my Patriots do so well every year this guy is one of the major reasons

http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/bradys-new-deal-patriots-comes-heart

[CaptainHaplo]

Tom Terrific has always been about more than just the money. Many teams have one or two big name guys that will restructure to help out the team. Steve Smith was one of Carolina's guys that did that nearly every year. Our two headed monster at RB did it twice I think.

Still, its always good to see when a player shows that they are willing to do something for the team. Not always does it also help them - but Tom has always been a pretty high character guy compared to many.

Now as long as the Patriots lose before my Panthers have to play them in the NFC finals.......

Yes - I know - but a man can dream, right?

[nikimcbee]

Wildcard predictions?
I gotta decide by tomorrow for my work pool. This is a tough year to pick.:dead:

[CaptainHaplo]

I am not being a homer when I say Panthers should beat the Cards. Arizona is set to play Lindley for goodness sake. I don't see their O-line keeping him upright and unpressured. Carolina finally seems to have "gotten it together" over the last 4 weeks. Panthers advance this week.

No one really can "trust" Andy Dalton in the playoffs - but Indy's offense has had the wheels fall off here lately. Add in that the Cincy defense has played well overall lately, I expect the Bengals come out ahead of the Colts on this one.

The next one hurts me. I really want Steve Smith to get a Super Bowl ring, but I don't think this is the year he succeeds. The Ravens just haven't been stout enough on D or O this year, and I think Ben (ugh) is playing well right now. The Steelers D has weakened as well, but I don't think the Ravens can keep up on the scoreboard. Ravens fall to the Steelers in a game that might not even be close.

Romo vs Suh.... Well, not really. The Lions have been a top defense all year, but they didn't show it last week. The Cowboys have been playing consistent and well the last few weeks. I don't have faith in Stafford, and Romo has staked the demons of December in the purifying light of sunshine and wins late in the season. Cowboys are going to win this one, though it may be too close for comfort for many of their fans.

[ReallyDedPoet]

- ( Ariz vs. Car ) Carolina, they are on a bit of a role and are at home.
- ( Det vs. Dal ) Dallas, seems to be there year, at least to go beyond
WW.
- ( Cin vs. Ind ) Indy, this is a bit of a stretch, but Dalton still has to prove
himself in the big game.
- ( Bal vs. Pitt ) Pitt, see to be peaking at the right time. Not having Bell
will hurt though.

[nikimcbee]

- ( Ariz vs. Car ) Carolina, they are on a bit of a role and are at home.
- ( Det vs. Dal ) Dallas, seems to be there year, at least to go beyond
WW.
- ( Cin vs. Ind ) Indy, this is a bit of a stretch, but Dalton still has to prove
himself in the big game.
- ( Bal vs. Pitt ) Pitt, see to be peaking at the right time. Not having Bell
will hurt though.

So in other words, I should flip a coin then? :dead::hmmm:

[ReallyDedPoet]

It's the NFL so yes :-) Or do this: http://youtu.be/jTB7pagq2wg

[Onkel Neal]

Wow, the college playoff system is proving how awesome it is in the first year.:o

[Mr Quatro]

Great Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl ... I ran out of Dr pepper they were so good. Had to go to the store on New Years Day even, but when I came back Oregon was still beating up on Florida St ... lost their first game in 30 tries.

Ohio deserved the last slot for sure ... Jan 12th is one week from Monday on ESPN will air the national Championship game.

I would sure like to see Denver get a rematch with Pittsburgh for the AFC Championship game (remember the last one with Tebow).

Seattle for the NFC against Green Bay providing us with a rematch of

Seattle and Denver for the Super Bowl in Arizona

I will need more Dr Pepper :yep:

[nikimcbee]

- ( Ariz vs. Car ) Carolina, they are on a bit of a role and are at home.
- ( Det vs. Dal ) Dallas, seems to be there year, at least to go beyond
WW.
- ( Cin vs. Ind ) Indy, this is a bit of a stretch, but Dalton still has to prove
himself in the big game.
- ( Bal vs. Pitt ) Pitt, see to be peaking at the right time. Not having Bell
will hurt though.

Too lazy to re-type.:dead:

Oh-ficial picks.

Going Carolina. What you said plus good def.
Going with...Det:dead::har::dead: Detoit's defense eat Romo?
Going with Indy. Monkey flipped coin+ home+ no AJ Greene?
Going with Steelers. Home+playing well atm.

[nikimcbee]

Make it diet Dr. Pepper and it's a bro date.:shucks:

[nikimcbee]

Time to scrape Arizona off the field.

[CaptainHaplo]

One right! Go Panthers!

[nikimcbee]

One right! Go Panthers!

At half time, I thought Panthers were going to pull an FSU and turn the ball over 6 times.

[August]

Man I'm thinking that Bill Belechick would never have let Rothlessburger back in if he were our QB in that situation. The backup QB Gradkowski must be livid. Take over on third and 20, go for it on 4th down and make it only to have big Ben come back and right away throw a pick.

See you Balmer boys in Foxboro next week! :up:

[CaptainHaplo]

I am pretty sure they did not actually run him through the concussion protocol. They had an intern check his neck strength and muscles but nothing else.

I am pleasantly suprised the Ravens won. The Ravens are probably the last team the Patriots wanted to see.....

[ReallyDedPoet]

Not having Bell really hurt the Steelers, they looked a little out of sync.

Will be a great game next week: Bal vs. NE :yep:

[CaptainHaplo]

I am glad the Cowboys won, but they really didn't. No question that PI call was initially correct and should not have been picked up. On top of that Bryant should have been flagged. The refs gave them that game.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I am glad the Cowboys won, but they really didn't. No question that PI call was initially correct and should not have been picked up. On top of that Bryant should have been flagged. The refs gave them that game.

:yep::up:

[Wolferz]

I am glad the Cowboys won, but they really didn't. No question that PI call was initially correct and should not have been picked up. On top of that Bryant should have been flagged. The refs gave them that game.

Might have been because Christie was visiting his pally up in the owners box Was the ref crew from Jersey?.:hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

http://www.wmur.com/image/view/-/16592922/medRes/2/-/maxh/480/maxw/640/-/ulv6gt/-/Seattle-Seahawks-helmet-jpg.jpg

I think in all the other games, they'll be lucky to survive the weather.:dead:

[nikimcbee]

Might have been because Christie was visiting his pally up in the owners box Was the ref crew from Jersey?.:hmmm:

They need to change this, and put Christie's photo in there.https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByYYqrXCAAEezFM.jpg

[nikimcbee]

Patriots need to quit clownin' around!

Send in the Gronk!:/\\k:

[August]

Well played Baltimore! :salute:

[Wolferz]

The Pack is back in Super Bowl contention.:up:
Poor Dallas. The refs giveth and taketh away.:yeah:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Great game Dallas. Packers baby!!

[eddie]

With the Indy win over Denver, it looks like the Manning era there might be coming to a close. You hate to see it, but age has finally caught up to him. He's definitely a class act though!

[ReallyDedPoet]

With the Indy win over Denver, it looks like the Manning era there might be coming to a close. You hate to see it, but age has finally caught up to him. He's definitely a class act though!

His arm velocity didn't look great due to some nagging injuries. Also his O-line was no where near what Luck had yesterday.

I bet he comes back for one more year.

[nikimcbee]

Wow, the college playoff system is proving how awesome it is in the first year.:o

Small thread hijack.
Anybody wanna buy an Oregon Duck national chump shirt? Anybody? Nike pre-printed a lot of them. Any takers? Anyone?

Old school defense and offense asswhups gimmicky offense again. This is what happens when you play a season full of cupcakes, then face a real defense.


Even all of the pretty uniform combinations couldn't get a national championship.

This article sums up why I can't stand the ducks and more or less quit watching college football.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/oregon-ducks-capture-best-worst-college-football-175000988.html


At Oregon, the transformation of the football program has, for better or worse, coincided with a physical transformation of the university. Nike founder and former Duck Phil Knight has generously bankrolled state-of-the-art facilities across campus, turning a sleepy college town into a center of gravity in college sports. The Oregon brand is practically a master class in viral marketing, led by Puddles, the zany, Disney-inspired mascot that’s a mainstay on ESPN.
Unsurprisingly, there have been growing pains as the program becomes The Program. There was a whiff of recruiting violations at the tail end of Mike Bellotti’s tenure. Player conduct issues since then have ranged from the obnoxious (players whining about the Rose Bowl) to the outrageous (a star running back punching an opponent after a season-opening loss), besmirching the university’s reputation. (Over the weekend, two Oregon starters were benched for smoking weed.) For years, the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on state-of-the-art athletic facilities have turned faculty members and alumni into fierce opponents of Oregon athletics.

This:
But the Ducks are a big, flashy, talented, media-savvy part of the problem. They're Exhibit A in the case against the super conference era, when big programs generate billions of dollars of revenue at the expense of athletes’ health and education. The Ducks may not be the worst offenders, but if they fulfill their promise and become a truly elite program, they will bear a huge responsibility: Where champions lead, others will follow.

/ rant mode off.

[nikimcbee]

/rant mode back on.

Oregon losing proves money can't always buy a win. Poor Unka Phil, better luck next year.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Three days baby. Let's go Pack.

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000412343/polls_packer_2830_207962_poll_xlarge.jpeg

A tough mountain to climb for sure in Seattle.

Indy is a team on the rise, but will be in tough vs. New England
at home :yep:

[August]

Indy is a team on the rise, but will be in tough vs. New England at home :yep:

Sure will, especially down a linebacker.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/15/us/indianapolis-colts-linebacker-charged/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Mo st+Recent%29

[nikimcbee]

Yeah, Indy is a tough call. I think NE will pull it out, but Luck had a pretty good game last week.

Good luck in Seattle.:haha:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Good luck in Seattle.:haha:

There is nothing that would pleas me more than
see Rogers go to Nelson ( and yes with Shermanator in close pursuit ) on multiple occasions :yep:

And not this Shermanator :D:D

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9zogeHgLS1rg2ba3o1_500.jpg


I have to admit though I would be much more confident if Rogers was
healthier.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Sure will, especially down a linebacker.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/15/us/indianapolis-colts-linebacker-charged/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Mo st+Recent%29

:nope:

[nikimcbee]

Sure will, especially down a linebacker.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/15/us/indianapolis-colts-linebacker-charged/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Mo st+Recent%29

Who do they think they are? The Ore-gone Ducks? What's next, are they going to be arrested for failing the drug test? lol

http://www.masterbong420.com/images/gallery/misc/116118252251569257d5577_image-15.jpeg

[nikimcbee]

My new fav commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7gWO_0rt64#t=13

[ReallyDedPoet]

My new fav commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7gWO_0rt64#t=13

I got a kick out of this when it came out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLbv4_TpsL8

The guys actually pretty articulate, a lot were put off by his rant at
last year's SB.

[Mr Quatro]

I didn't see this one coming ... His being fired or hired: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2015/01/16/john-fox-chicago-broncos-marc-trestman/21812817/


It didn't take long for John Fox to land a new head coaching job. He was hired Friday by the Chicago Bears.
Fox secured a four-year deal just four days after he parted ways with the Denver Broncos after four seasons, each of which included an AFC West


I think he was great coach ... hard to understand some teams.

[nikimcbee]

I didn't see this one coming ... His being fired or hired: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2015/01/16/john-fox-chicago-broncos-marc-trestman/21812817/



I think he was great coach ... hard to understand some teams.

It's that time of year. If you didn't make the play-offs, everybody move one team to the left.:-?

[ReallyDedPoet]

:/\\!!:/\\!!

Congrats to Seattle.

Green Bay did not deserve to win that game they
way they executed ( or failed to execute ) late.

[nikimcbee]

Oh:/\\k:

[nikimcbee]

my:/\\k:

[nikimcbee]

god!:/\\k:

[Onkel Neal]

What a comeback! :D

[nikimcbee]

What a game/ come back!

I'm glad the Seahawk offense showed up.
Never give up.

[ReallyDedPoet]

What a game/ come back!

I'm glad the Seahawk offense showed up.
Never give up.

Is was not as much as their offence showing up as it was GB not executing on the onside kick or that two point conversion. Especially the latter,
very soft coverage, highlighted by that air ball thrown then caught.

[Onkel Neal]

Man, the Packers were already celebrating and hugging at the 6 minute mark. You know, when you watch football, and a team is down two scores with less than 6 minutes to go, you know that a comeback is possible, just very unlikely. Seabirds have to get a TD right away. Then recover the onside. Then a long FG to tie, THEN a TD in OT. And it all happened. That's what keeps you in your seat for many games that fizzle in the end. You never know...and when you see it, you have seen a miracle.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Man, the Packers were already celebrating and hugging at the 6 minute mark. You know, when you watch football, and a team is down two scores with less than 6 minutes to go, you know that a comeback is possible, just very unlikely. Seabirds have to get a TD right away. Then recover the onside. Then a long FG to tie, THEN a TD in OT. And it all happened. That's what keeps you in your seat for many games that fizzle in the end. You never know...and when you see it, you have seen a miracle.

Its not over until its over. And credit to the Seahawks, they had to execute in the end.

Very surprised how soft the Pack played that two-point conversion, when they had nothing to lose by doing so. They still had to go down the field for the FG.
It's like they were playing to tie. That is not the mark of a champion.

[August]

Man, the Packers were already celebrating and hugging at the 6 minute mark. You know, when you watch football, and a team is down two scores with less than 6 minutes to go, you know that a comeback is possible, just very unlikely. Seabirds have to get a TD right away. Then recover the onside. Then a long FG to tie, THEN a TD in OT. And it all happened. That's what keeps you in your seat for many games that fizzle in the end. You never know...and when you see it, you have seen a miracle.

Penalties killed Green Bay. Two of those field goals could have been touchdowns if some bonehead move like taunting didn't back them up.

[nikimcbee]

Oh, don't forget the Pats.:D:woot:

[Onkel Neal]

This is going to be a great Super Bowl. Beast mode ON:up:

[Mr Quatro]

Seems the underinflated ball issue in the playoff game sunday is not going to go away any time soon:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/2015/01/21/jarrett-bell-bill-belichick-has-serious-explaining-to-do/22105599/



One might be an accident, and three could be a coincidence.

Yet when the New England Patriots come to a game with 11 of their 12 footballs deemed to be illegal by NFL standards, it looks to be seriously shady.

Preliminary findings of the league's probe into the Patriots, according to a report late Tuesday by ESPN's Chris Mortensen,
revealed 11 footballs were under-inflated by 2 pounds per square inch in the AFC Championship Game.
Perhaps New England should forfeit the game and let the Colts go onto the superbowl?

Big time fine coming this time :yep:

[ReallyDedPoet]

This does not change the outcome of the game, Pats win regardless.

But it does raise some questions, and not just with the Pats. I think they get scrutinized due to Spygate years ago. And you have to sleep in the bed you made.

But what about the on-field officials and NFL itself? Should they not have noticed this as well. Especially if 11 were soft. If that is the case get them blown up, how long would that take.

[nikimcbee]

Meanwhile back in Foxboro...

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12210286/bill-belichick-new-england-patriots-shocked-deflated-football-news

:hmmm:

[Admiral Halsey]

This does not change the outcome of the game, Pats win regardless.

Actually reading a football webcomic about it and one of the comments made me stop and think about that. Sure we say that but what if the deflated balls prevented a couple of Blount fumbles for example? Or a Pick-six that has the Colts heading into halftime with a tie and then causes Blount to fumble a couple times in the second half making Brady have to throw it more causing another pick or two of him? Say what you will but the fact is it probably did change the outcome of the game to a degree.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Say what you will but the fact is it probably did change the outcome of the game to a degree.

To a degree yes, but not the final outcome. Regardless it does hurt the legacy of this era for the Pats I think, this and more so " Spygate ".

[Webster]

This does not change the outcome of the game, Pats win regardless.

you cant say that for certain, if the pats didn't have so much early success because they cheated then the game could have been much closer.

look, its time to get rid of excuse making to justify the cheating didn't matter.

plain and simple if you cheat you are disqualified, period.

they do it everywhere else in life, ask lance Armstrong and others.

the pats cannot be given a pass to cheat simply because they would have still won if they didn't cheat. its like saying murder doesn't count if the autopsy showed they were about to die from a heart attack if they weren't shot first.

the act of cheating is what it is and cheating should have serious consequences so they should have the victory voided and therefor forfeit the game. they also don't deserve to replay the game as some said because again you had your chance to play the game fairly and decided to cheat so lie in the bed you made and accept the cost of your stupidity.

so there are only two fair and correct ways to proceed, if the NFL does truly care about the integrity of the league, skip the superbowl and declare the seahawks as winners by default (never gonna happen) or disqualify the pats and by default the colts win the conference championship and go to the superbowl (again never gonna happen because the pats mean more money is made then if the colts play)

the integrity of the league is at stake here (what little there is of it) and its obvious they don't care about the game if they can get a good matchup that brings in the big bucks. so if that's how they truly feel they should just vote who plays in the superbowl based on how many tickets they can sell because that's how they are treating this.

lets face it, if it was the colts or the bengals who cheated (2 very small tv markets) then they would already have been disqualified and replaced by other teams

there you have it sports fans, an undeserving team who cheated and was still allowed to play in the superbpowl will most likely win the superbowl so the world will see what a joke the NFL is.


if the pats are allowed to play in the superbowl then the NFL has declared it doesn't care about fair play or cheating and rules don't matter if you can sell tickets.

rant over,

[Admiral Halsey]

To a degree yes, but not the final outcome. Regardless it does hurt the legacy of this era for the Pats I think, this and more so " Spygate ".

Again I disagree. Momentum much as its cliched is real and a couple turnovers by the Pats that lead to some Colts points and we could easily be talking about how the Luck's going to a Super Bowl faster then Manning did.

[nikimcbee]

Uh-oh. Bad Brady! Gets water spray gun, squirts Tom on nose.
Bad Tom.

Love to be in the Pats offices today.:D

Part of me says this is nothing more than pre-manufactured hype/drama for the game. Hopefully, the NFL hasn't turned into the WWF storyline.

http://www.hrwiki.org/w/images/thumb/a/a5/Old-Timey_Strong_Bad.png/180px-Old-Timey_Strong_Bad.png

[ReallyDedPoet]

:-)

[ReallyDedPoet]

Again I disagree. Momentum much as its cliched is real and a couple turnovers by the Pats that lead to some Colts points and we could easily be talking about how the Luck's going to a Super Bowl faster then Manning did.

We can agree to disagree then :yep:

The Colts are a team on the rise. But they need to tighten up their defense and also give TY Hilton some help. And get a running game.

[ReallyDedPoet]

the integrity of the league is at stake here (what little there is of it)

I'll agree on that one. I don't think they have much at all. Especially after this season. Money rules, but that is nothing new in the society we live in. Sad yes, unfair at times you bet ya, but unfortunately this is our reality.

Pats will be punished I am sure. Cash and maybe draft picks. And their reputation especially when you add in spygate.

Where were the officials regarding this as I mentioned earlier. Surely the noticed this during the game and could have done something about it.

And I am no Pats fan, I am a fan of one of those small market teams you mention, the Packers.

[August]

I listened to the Belichick news conference and watched the Brady one and something he said really struck me. Nobody from the NFL has talked to Brady yet It's four days after the event and none of the investigators has thought to even call him for his statement?

[Onkel Neal]

I'm sick of hearing about it. I really doubt a few underinflated balls made any difference in the game.

[Tango589]

To distract from the scandal of underinflated balls, here's more NFL bad lip-reading! :D

http://www.buzzfeed.com/maycie/this-years-bad-lip-reading-of-the-nfl-just-came-out-and-its#.nu6mbg9Y

[Webster]

I'm sick of hearing about it. I really doubt a few underinflated balls made any difference in the game.

well it wasn't a few it was every ball they had (each team is given 12 balls to use as they see fit) except the one used for kicking that they wanted fully inflated for maximum distance in field goals and kickoffs, 11 out of twelve balls, that isn't an oops or a mistake that's 100% intentional cheating.

in truth I think the colts lose either way but you cheat you should be disqualified from winning, I don't care if they win by 60 points, you cheat you forfeit, or at least that's how it is under fair rules.


Where were the officials regarding this as I mentioned earlier. Surely the noticed this during the game and could have done something about it.



they caught it at half time so all the balls were replaced for the second half, at which point the pats score 28 more unanswered points but in truth by that time there was no way the colts could come back so they pretty much resigned themselves to losing at that point. could the balls make a difference? yes im sure it did but I cant say for certain it changed the end result, just as it cant be said for certain it didn't.

[August]

well it wasn't a few it was every ball they had (each team is given 12 balls to use as they see fit) except the one used for kicking that they wanted fully inflated for maximum distance in field goals and kickoffs, 11 out of twelve balls, that isn't an oops or a mistake that's 100% intentional cheating.

Or maybe it was just a sticky psi gauge and an overly cursory pre-game ref inspection. Neither of us will know until the investigation is concluded but it sounds like you've already decided that it's guilty until proven innocent.

And BTW it was 11 out of 24 balls not 12 as has been reported.

[Admiral Halsey]

Or maybe it was just a sticky psi gauge and an overly cursory pre-game ref inspection. Neither of us will know until the investigation is concluded but it sounds like you've already decided that it's guilty until proven innocent.

And BTW it was 11 out of 24 balls not 12 as has been reported.

Technically it's 11 out of 24 but 12 of those were from the Colts so really it is 11 out of 12.

[August]

Technically it's 11 out of 24 but 12 of those were from the Colts so really it is 11 out of 12.

Actually teams have to provide 24 balls each whenever playing in open air stadiums in inclement weather.

[Admiral Halsey]

Actually teams have to provide 24 balls each whenever playing in open air stadiums in inclement weather.

Don't know what you've been reading but every site i've been on says that teams only have to bring 12 balls.

[August]

Don't know what you've been reading but every site i've been on says that teams only have to bring 12 balls.

I was wrong, it's actually 36 for outdoor games though 12 of them are for kicking only.


http://www.nfl.com/rulebook/ball

The home club shall have 36 balls for outdoor games and 24 for indoor games available for testing with a pressure gauge by the referee two hours prior to the starting time of the game to meet with League requirements. Twelve (12) new footballs, sealed in a special box and shipped by the manufacturer, will be opened in the officials’ locker room two hours prior to the starting time of the game. These balls are to be specially marked with the letter "k" and used exclusively for the kicking game.

[nikimcbee]

:haha:Everyone is in Hillary and Sgt. Schultz mode. I don't recall, Senator, what a football even is? So who blinks first?

I still think this is manufactured drama for superbowl ratings. I think if this was mid season, no one blinks an eye about it. I mean, look at how the media is covering it. ESPN is comparing it to Watergate.:hmmm:...:har:

I also liked this angle on it. The NFL can talk about Ray Rice or Peterson....or we can talk about 2 lbs of air being let out of the balls. Spouse abuse vs slightly deflated balls.

My question is, where was Pete Carroll during all of this? I think it's a Seahawk plot to win back to back and how better to do that than get Brady suspended for the superbowl!
http://carboncostume.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Velma-Dinkley.jpg

We have a mystery!

http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/23900000/Scooby-Dooby-Doo-scooby-doo-23983895-445-415.jpg
[insert 70s music here]

Send Scooby in to check the footballs out!

http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/13000000/Scooby-Doo-scooby-doo-13097002-300-262.gif

Rot-roh!
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mIsaABhHbpq7leuGYD2IlOA.jpg


It was Ol' man Belichick!
https://blog-blogmediainc.netdna-ssl.com/upload/SportsBlogcom/54607/0058077001418163249_filepicker.jpg

...And I would have gotten away with it, if it wasn't for those meddling kids!

[ReallyDedPoet]

:D:D

[nikimcbee]

They need to do a MST3K with Beavis and Butthead watching a Belichick press conference.:har:

[nikimcbee]

The only thing that would make this scandal better, is if we could substitute Denny Green for Bill! OMFG, that would be so entertaining to se Denny do those press conferences!

https://vikingslovehatereport.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/92dennis-green.jpg
Shut up McBee, I ain't touching or rubbing no balls!

[August]

You funny man! :)

[Admiral Halsey]

Those balls are what we thought they were!

[nikimcbee]

You funny man! :)
I need to brush up on my Denny impersonation.

[nikimcbee]

Those balls are what we thought they were!

When he (DG) was at MN, he hated the sports media there and they hated him.
He's got a volatile temper, mix all that together, and he makes a great interview.:D

[ReallyDedPoet]

Different sport but this guy was classic with the media:

John Tortorella (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARhVC8uEbQU)

Another compilation: Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyFlIwdNLBw)

[nikimcbee]

rot-roh, Brady is sick? I think it's a Belichick trick.:hmmm:

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/01/28/patriots-tom-brady-has-a-cold-super-bowl-xlix/

A cold, wtf? That's not even news.

[nikimcbee]

Team windows picks....
http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2015/01/27/prediction-machine-picks-seahawks-over-patriots-in-super-bowl-xlix/

[ReallyDedPoet]

rot-roh, Brady is sick? I think it's a Belichick trick.:hmmm:

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/01/28/patriots-tom-brady-has-a-cold-super-bowl-xlix/

A cold, wtf? That's not even news.

:dead::dead:

[nikimcbee]

Any sort of SB parties planned? I don't really want to watch it at home (loud/rude kids), but I don't have any money atm to go anywhere cool.

:shifty:

[nikimcbee]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000465257/article/super-bowl-xlix-analyst-picks-seahawks-or-patriots-in-arizona

[August]

:D :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :D

[nikimcbee]

Dumbest play call ever! WTH?:/\\k:


Oh well, great game though.
Lame commercials, except for the Heisenberg one.:sunny:

[ReallyDedPoet]

I feel much better as a Packer's fan. Brutal play calling. Not a champion with plays like that.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Congrats to the Patriots. See you later this year in the 2015 Season.

[August]

I was already thinking about whether Brady could get us to within field goal range in 45 seconds with 2 time outs and all of a sudden Serendipity smiled upon Patriots Nation!

Well fought Seattle. :salute:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Especially after that gift to Kearse. Though just to catch that ball was something. All for nothing for Seattle.

[August]

I still had my heart in my mouth until that Encroachment penalty got us out of the End Zone.

[nikimcbee]

After that call, I wonder if Beastmode will be back next year?

[ReallyDedPoet]

He's gotta be shaking his head.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I had heard this earlier today.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/reports--seahawks-set-to-offer-marshawn-lynch-a-monster-contract-161308241.html

[nikimcbee]

There was talk today that they (Seattle) was going to give him a long term contract. I wonder if that changes things?
:hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

I had heard this earlier today.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/reports--seahawks-set-to-offer-marshawn-lynch-a-monster-contract-161308241.html

This. :D

[nikimcbee]

What I learned from all this, Seahawk tickets won't be any cheaper next year. :dead:

[August]

Eh good running backs are replaceable, the Pats have had a string of them over the years. I figure Pete Carrol can find a new beast easily enough.

[Onkel Neal]

Oh wow, what a great game! Man, after that circus catch, I thought the Pats were sunk. Guess defense really does win games.:cool:

[nikimcbee]

Oh wow, what a great game! Man, after that circus catch, I thought the Pats were sunk. Guess defense really does win games.:cool:

Beastmode for the....nevermind. :/\\!!:/\\!!

[Onkel Neal]

Yeah. Well, if the pass had been for a TD, PC would be a genius...

You know, that's what makes the game great--throughout 59 minutes it's all about the Lynchs, the Bradys, the Shermans and Wilsons...but when the ultimate moment comes, it's an undrafted rookie who rises to save the day. A true team sport.

[Mr Quatro]

What I think is odd is the fact that the Patriots number 21 was involved in the circus catch that almost won the game for Seattle.

Is his name Butler I think? He said his mother back in Mississippi said that she had had a vision of him making a very important play in the game.

That sure came true :yep:

[nikimcbee]

naughty naughty!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2351282-warren-sapp-arrested-latest-details-mugshot-and-more-on-former-nfl-star

[August]

This is what Bill has to say about it...

"There has been a lot of criticism that I don't think is anywhere close to being deserved or founded," Belichick said Tuesday during his weekly appearance on sports radio WEEI in Boston. "That football team is very good, very well-coached, and Pete does a great job. "Malcolm and Brandon [Browner], on that particular play, just made a great play. I think the criticism they've gotten for the game is totally out of line and by a lot of people who I don't think are anywhere near even qualified to be commenting on it."
Belichick also shared empathy for the Seahawks' heartbreak.
"I wouldn't be able to say enough about Seattle. They're a great football team, well-coached. They deserve so much credit for what they've done, and how well they've done it," he said on the program.
"I know they are disappointed, as we've been in that spot a couple times ourselves. So the high that we feel is probably not as high as the low that they feel. But that's a really good football team."


http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12277589/criticism-seattle-seahawks-play-call-line-bill-belichick-new-england-patriots-says

[fred8615]

This is what Bill has to say about it...
Of course he says that. His team benefited from Carroll's idiotic playcalling. :03:

[nikimcbee]

Of course he says that. His team benefited from Carroll's idiotic playcalling. :03:

Now just to survive work. :haha::shifty: It's my Monday....

My take on it, they (the Seahawks) have had so many miraculous calls/plays go their way, they were due for a bone head call.:dead:

[August]

Of course he says that. His team benefited from Carroll's idiotic playcalling. :03:

Yeah they did benefit but he didn't have to say anything. Besides Belichick isn't the kind of guy to give fake praise.

[nikimcbee]

@ August, so what to you think will happen with deflategate? I'm going with my blackhelicopter theory that it was a manufactured scandal for superbowl hype. Two weeks from now, all will be forgotten.:hmmm:

[August]

@ August, so what to you think will happen with deflategate? I'm going with my blackhelicopter theory that it was a manufactured scandal for superbowl hype. Two weeks from now, all will be forgotten.:hmmm:

I don't know. Every day it seems like there is less and less substance to the story. For instance now I understand that the only ball that was 2lbs down was the one the Colts intercepted (interesting in itself). The other 10 ranged from about a pound down to just under the line and that the Refs never gauged them before the game like they were supposed to.

If true I think the Pats won't be so willing to take the blame like they did in Spygate.

[mapuc]

My saying in this thread

May it be your favorite NFL-team who are in the next year Super Bowl.

Markus