So how about that Super Bowl?

Red October1984 · 02-03-14, 12:07 AM

That really was a nailbiter there.

Was not really a fan of either team but I was kinda pulling for the Broncos.

GoldenRivet · 02-03-14, 01:00 AM

I was hoping to see the broncos win.

I'm surprised they performed as poorly as they did.

From the miscommunication on the first snap, the Broncos had NO rhythm, they were off balance and off pace for the entire game and never found their groove. There's no reason it should have been such a wide game as far as the score goes.

Simply put; you had the two best teams on the field... And Seattle played harder, tougher and clearly wanted it more than Denver.

Of note is Mannings age, he is only a few years my senior and he's by no means old... But it's all relative, for an active, starting NFL quarterback he is ancient, what? 16 years in the NFL? That arm is probably not what it used to be after 16+ years of flinging the ball down range.

Notice that most of his passes were screen passes or short, over the middle 5-6 yard pitches.

Only a few were deep strikes completely devoid of accuracy.

It may be time for manning to put his NFL days behind him if you ask me.

In a situation where your team is not in the big game it's easy to be happy for the winner. And I am.

Seattle clearly deserves the win. They played a great game, even if it was one sided

I really hoped we'd see a clash of the titans but it was essentially a shut out.

Oberon · 02-03-14, 01:04 AM

Denvers game could only have gone better if it had employed the tactics from the Sum of All Fears and nuked the stadium.

the_tyrant · 02-03-14, 01:14 AM

DAMN IT!

I first told all my friends to put all their money on the Cardinals to win the World Series, than I told the same friends to put all their money on the Broncos to win the Super Bowl.

I still can't believe that the Broncos' offense would collapse like that. Their performance during the regular season is historic, a WHOLE 3 STANDARD DEVIATIONS ABOVE LEAGUE AVERAGE!

What the hell? Did Manning drink too much last night?

As a math and stats, last night I pegged Denver's winning chances at 62% +- 4%, I never expected a blow out.....

Red October1984 · 02-03-14, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Denvers game could only have gone better if it had employed the tactics from the Sum of All Fears and nuked the stadium.

We could ask Raptor1 if he lost any nuclear devices in the sand.

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

DAMN IT!

I first told all my friends to put all their money on the Cardinals to win the World Series, than I told the same friends to put all their money on the Broncos to win the Super Bowl.

I still can't believe that the Broncos' offense would collapse like that. Their performance during the regular season is historic, a WHOLE 3 STANDARD DEVIATIONS ABOVE LEAGUE AVERAGE!

What the hell? Did Manning drink too much last night?

As a math and stats, last night I pegged Denver's winning chances at 62% +- 4%, I never expected a blow out.....

Never....ever....EVER! Underestimate the ability to screw up.

I know that, being a Cardinal fan through the tough times between 2007 and 2010.

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nikimcbee · 02-03-14, 02:27 AM

The game was over at the first snap.

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GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	I was hoping to see the broncos win. I'm surprised they performed as poorly as they did. From the miscommunication on the first snap, the Broncos had NO rhythm, they were off balance and off pace for the entire game and never found their groove. There's no reason it should have been such a wide game as far as the score goes. Simply put; you had the two best teams on the field... And Seattle played harder, tougher and clearly wanted it more than Denver. Of note is Mannings age, he is only a few years my senior and he's by no means old... But it's all relative, for an active, starting NFL quarterback he is ancient, what? 16 years in the NFL? That arm is probably not what it used to be after 16+ years of flinging the ball down range. Notice that most of his passes were screen passes or short, over the middle 5-6 yard pitches. Only a few were deep strikes completely devoid of accuracy. It may be time for manning to put his NFL days behind him if you ask me. In a situation where your team is not in the big game it's easy to be happy for the winner. And I am. Seattle clearly deserves the win. They played a great game, even if it was one sided I really hoped we'd see a clash of the titans but it was essentially a shut out. __________________

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the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	DAMN IT! I first told all my friends to put all their money on the Cardinals to win the World Series, than I told the same friends to put all their money on the Broncos to win the Super Bowl. I still can't believe that the Broncos' offense would collapse like that. Their performance during the regular season is historic, a WHOLE 3 STANDARD DEVIATIONS ABOVE LEAGUE AVERAGE! What the hell? Did Manning drink too much last night? As a math and stats, last night I pegged Denver's winning chances at 62% +- 4%, I never expected a blow out..... __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Denvers game could only have gone better if it had employed the tactics from the Sum of All Fears and nuked the stadium.