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General Discussions => No Glove No Love => Topic started by: ChrisPitch on November 04, 2004, 11:41:53 am
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Since we\'re on a roll...My preseason pick was Broncos over Vikings. It looked good until last week.
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ha! i was just about to start this thread. here\'s what i wrote:
so yeah, are there any football fans here besides me and pitch? i was just thinking today that aside from a small amount of chargers and patriots talk a while back, there\'s never been any real NFL discussion here...
so.. to kick it off, following a terribly predictable pun, the giants have already given me more than i bargained for this year. 5-2 heading into a game with the bears (who they should destroy) at home this sunday.. they should have never lost to the lions 2 weeks ago, but that\'s another story.. barber is one of the best, if not the best back in the league right now.. looks like coughlin has finally seen the light with dayne. please let me never see him on the field again.. warner scares me, but if tiki continues to dominate, i can deal with it. after week 1 against the eagles, i thought i was in for a looooong season, but like the title of the classic bryan adams greatest hits album - so far, so good.
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Go Falcons!!! If Mike Vick ever gets comfortable in the offense and they avoid any more 56-10 blowouts, I think they are a contender for the super bowl. Eagles are going to be tough though!!!
Can\'t wait for Falcons-Giants in a couple weeks Dave!!!! Should be a good one!!!!
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I remember last year\'s classic contest between the Giants and Falcons. That was when the legendary Kurt Kittner led the Falcons to a 27-7 victory (and Tiki fumbled twice inside Atlanta\'s 20).
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My team is Miami.... obviously, I have not gotten into this season too much... thanks to Ricky Williams... damn potheads!!!!!!!!!
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Hail the colors Blue and Silver let them wave.
Sing their song and cheer the Gridiron Heroes brave,
Fighting for fame, winning the game,
Dashing to victory as they go.
Forward down the field,
A charging team that will not yield.
And when the Blue and Silver wave,
Stand and cheer the brave.
Rah, Rah, Rah.
Go hard, win the game.
With honor you will keep your fame.
Down the field and gain,
A Lion victory!
GO LIONS!
dating back to the 1930\'s this fight song is still sung at Lions home games after a touchdown is scored....
it happens!
go lions!!!
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So much for the "experts" AGAIN! The Chargers got themselves a nice mess w/ 2 quarterbacks thanx to Drew Brees finally showing the form he had @ Purdue. He has led this team to 1st place even w/ LT not @ his best. LT\'s back-up Jesse Chatman is doing just fine and w/ a reciever core boosted, this team is showing the nation what we here in S.D. have known for a few months and that is the Chargers are no walkover this year. The current trend in the NFL of bad teams turning it around in 1 year and making the playoffs bodes well for the Chargers. The trade that gave Vick to the Falcons is looking better and better each year. His inconsistency is refreshing for Charger fans. The close loss to the Falcons this year was unfortunate but the feeling here is that Vick may become a great quarterback in the future but we are just fine w/ a phenomenal running back now.
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I was sad to see Tim Dwight to go to SD in that trade. Decent wide receiver, but its fun to watch that little bastard run!!!!!!
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Who needs Dwight when you\'ve got Brian Finneran?
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Very true. I\'m sure they both have that "I hope I don\'t die this time" look in their eyes when they have the football....
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Yeah Dwight is fun to watch scrambling for his life returning kicks.
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Originally posted by davepeck
warner scares me...
:sigh:
the BEARS??? ugh.
disgusting game.
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The Browns took back the opening kickoff then took the rest of the game off.
The Giants: the most inconsistent team in a league full of them.
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Bonehead moves are aplenty
It\'s the most blunder-filled time/
Of the year/
With playoff teams choking/
And Ricky still smoking/
Hey, don\'t throw that beer/
It\'s the most blunder-filled time
Of the year
Clearly some folks got into that spiked eggnog way too early. What were they thinking? Oh, the inanity.
Blame the Minnesota Vikings\' descent into momentary madness for this meditation on dopey decisions. A week ago, Mike Tice -- with his team once again teetering at fragility\'s edge -- spoke of a desire for the then-vacant coaching job at the University of Washington. He should have applied at Skidmore, because that\'s what his team does.
The Vikings blew a 10-0 lead to the Seattle Seahawks, the acknowledged masters of that sullen art, in a 27-23 loss. They began a comeback that should have succeeded simply because everyone else\'s does, but they short-circuited it with the decision to have Randy Moss throw an option pass from the Seattle 20.
Emphasize \'\'option\'\' here. Moss could have run out of bounds or thrown the ball away. Instead he fired into double coverage and the ensuing interception pretty much sealed Minnesota\'s fifth loss in seven games.
As a tactical move, this wins the Oscar for its starring role in It\'s a Blunderful Life. But the Vikings won\'t be alone waiting for a statue in the shape of a bonehead.
There\'s Joe Gibbs. He traded for the remains of Mark Brunell and forked over an $8.6 million signing bonus for the new leader of a Redskins renaissance. Then he stuck with him well past the point of failure, to Patrick Ramsey\'s detriment. Washington (4-9) ranks ninth or worse in the NFC in 14 of 17 offensive categories.
There\'s Dennis Green, who conducted his own Saturday night massacre by benching Josh McCown. Granted, McCown hadn\'t sparkled but the Arizona Cardinals owned a 4-5 record and, in the abysmal NFC West, remained in contention. Green went with Shaun King, then rookie John Navarre, and then rediscovered McCown. The Cardinals (4-9) may not win again.
There\'s Tom Coughlin. Borrowing from Green\'s playbook, the New York Giants coach benched Kurt Warner for Eli Manning with the team 5-4 and chasing a playoff berth. The saucer-eyed Manning (one touchdown pass, six interceptions, 0-4 in starts) got hooked in a beating by the Baltimore Ravens but Coughlin indicated he would stay with him. For Manning, Coughlin said, this is \'\'is priceless experience and it doesn\'t come without pain.\'\' Six consecutive losses? Ow.
What is the path to a more sensible vision? Perhaps these coaches need a visit from three spirits. Or maybe they should stay completely away from the spirits.
Berry Christmas: Maybe the holiday will come early for Arizona Cardinals defensive end Bertrand Berry. NFL players and coaches vote next week for the Pro Bowl, and Berry, a seven-year veteran, will be selected for the first time if there\'s any justice.
Berry had 11 sacks for the Denver Broncos last year in his breakout season and did not get the votes. He signed with the Cardinals as a free agent and leads the NFC with 12 sacks. Not bad for a guy who was out of football in 2000.
\'\'It\'s kind of an unwritten rule you don\'t go your first big year. This is my second and I\'ve exceeded what I did last year. So I feel I deserve to go,\'\' Berry says.
Berry has meant more than sacks to the Cardinals. Their ability to sign him and his belief that the club will turn around under Green augur well for a team that is 4-9 but could have been much better.
\'\'We lost four games that could have gone either way, and with those four as wins we\'d be leading the division,\'\' Berry says. \'\'You have to make the plays down the stretch. We\'re not that far off from making some noise down here.\'\'
Quotable: \'\'Any offensive lineman will tell you they would trade 10 pancake blocks for one touchdown catch.\'\' -- Atlanta tight end Alge Crumpler, on the difference between blocking and receiving.
Extra points: Eric Johnson\'s 69 receptions are an ongoing club record for tight ends for San Francisco. He could be the first tight end to lead the club in receptions since Ted Kwalick did it in 1973 with 47. Pro Bowl? . . . Tampa Bay has 19 players with at least one reception, including quarterback Brian Griese.
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AFC WEST CHAMPIONS SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
OHHH It\'s been waaaaaay too long.
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A WATCHABLE FOOTBALL GAME BY THE NEW YORK GIANTS
OHHH It\'s been waaaaaay too long.
;)
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THE BROWNS LOST AND SCORED DIDDLY-SHIT!!!
Again
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Originally posted by davepeck
A WATCHABLE FOOTBALL GAME BY THE NEW YORK GIANTS
OHHH It\'s been waaaaaay too long.
;)
You\'re lucky you were watching it at all. Your Patriots fan friend had to call you and tell you that they returned the opening kickoff for a TD!
OK, now for my large comment.
THE PATRIOTS HAVE MORE WIN THAN THE GIANTS
And the Browns. Combined. Over the last 2 years.
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Once the Patriots win tonight, they\'ll have more wins over the last two seasons (27 not including playoffs) than the Browns and Giants combined (17), plus any of these three teams: 49ers, Raiders or Cardinals (all 9).
They\'re a machine of consistency. And the benefactors of the worst call in the history of football. Tuckin\' Patriots!!!
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I guess that stat means nothing now. Good job Patriots.
The worst game of Brady\'s career.
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Chargers over Jets
Indy over Denver
Chargers over Pittsburgh
Pats over Indy
Chargers over Pats
San Diego Super Chargers!!!
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Chargers over Jets
Colts over Broncos
Colts over Patriots
Steelers over Chargers
Colts over Steelers
Seahawks over Rams
Packers over Vikings
Packers over Falcons
Eagles over Seahawks
Packers over Eagles
PACKERS OVER COLTS TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL
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try again guys
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Too bad about the Chargers. If only the NFL had a BCS-like system, San Diego could have finished the season ranked ahead of the Jets. But the game was contested and an 11-5 team beat a 13-3 team. You mean a favorite actually loses sometimes? Yes, when the game is actually played. If only the Chargers had Ryan Killeen...
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Chargers had a great season and got outhustled by the Jets. Huh? yep The Jets were the ones that hit harder, made tackles when they needed to and yes Chad Pennington can play quarterback DAMNIT!
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Go PATS!
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Go FALCONS!!!
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Pats are gonna put a hurtin\' on!!!!!
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Eagles 24, Falcons 21
Patriots 19, Steelers 17
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Originally posted by ChrisPitch
Chargers over Jets
Colts over Broncos
Colts over Patriots
Steelers over Chargers
Colts over Steelers
Seahawks over Rams
Packers over Vikings
Packers over Falcons
Eagles over Seahawks
Packers over Eagles
wow chris......how prophetic :yay:
(not that i would have done any better ;) )
PACKERS OVER COLTS TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL
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tell me about it...
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E-A-G-L-E-S
I expect defeat in the Super Bowl, but I can revel for the moment, damnit!
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Holy moly.
Roethlisberg (sp?) I think was not ready for a game like that.
Hey, for the love of god, someone get Belichick a jacket. I think he could probably afford one, and ya know, if not, MVP Sports would probably kick him down one or somethin, maybe even a nice Starter. He might have to settle with the wrong team logo, but hey, free is free.
I am wondering if when you open his closet if it is just a big line of gray hoodies.
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Patriots 31, Eagles 21
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Originally posted by ChrisPitch
Patriots 31, Eagles 21
I\'m bettin\' u r right this time give or take a point or 2
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Anybody else think Freddie Mitchell is gonna get laid out within the first series of downs if he\'s in? What a Dumbass to start shit w/ Rodney Harrison. Ohh this SB is gonna be fun to watch for sure.
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I\'d love to see Philly win but shit like this only reinforces my feeling that the Pats are gonna clobber them. Mitchell had one good game. Harrison has been a top safety in the league for years. Oofah!
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I agree what\'s up with freedie m......, the pats all the way!!!
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Congrats to Rodney and co. Another trophy coming back to MA. WOO HOO~!
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you got it my man, what a game, been a fan sense 1978 my dad has had season tickets, all the way through dick mcpherson 1-15 days are done!!!!
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How was the Super Peck Bowl yesterday in Staven?
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14 BAR pizzas, poker, garage sessions, hydroslaps, the works...I think I was one of three people that actually watched the game.
Thanks Pec\'s!
Oh yeah, and the game...no surprise with the outcome, an obvious dynasty in an era that\'s not suppossed to have them, Owens could have been named the game\'s MVP and nobody would have complained, obviously Philly\'s turnovers and terrible clock management down the stretch ended any miracle run. The Patriots will be the best team in the history of the NFL\'s Super Bowl era if they win it again next year.
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Donovan McNabb played awful. Inexperience is no excuse, he has played in the last 58 NFC Championship games.
So glad that Tom Brady didn\'t win the MVP, but Fox definitely wanted him to do so... every time they showed a graphic about fan voting for MVP, they showed Brady.
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It should\'ve been Rodney Harrison. Why the defense gets overlooked every year is beyond me.
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Rodney had more catches from McNabb than Freddie Mitchell but Deion Branch was freakin\' insane. 11 catches in the Super Bowl? Come ON That\'s Jerry Rice in his prime type shit. He deserved the MVP.
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2 INT\'s(another that was overturned), 1 sack,7 tackles, and he was a key component to that fumble caused by Randall Gay.
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Hey I like Rodney more than you know. Shit man I watched him for years out here and was pissed as hell when he was let go. I really wanted him to win MVP but I have no problem whatsoever w/ the choice. Did Rodney\'s INT\'s lead to points? I think maybe one of them did. Deion\'s catches lent more to the win when you look @ the points created behind them. Offense is glamourous Defense is not . Always will be, if Rodney had run them back for Points he may have won MVP but he did not . Bummer.
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This was a tough one. The 11 catches are one thing, but Branch really earned the award with four catches for big yards on the Pats\' first drive of the second half, which defined the rest of the game in showing that the Eagles defense was wearing down. Harrison had a great game, but I wouldn\'t give it to him since his picks didn\'t result directly in points. Branch had a bigger impact on the final result. Of course, Mike Vrabel deserves consideration for a TD and a sack, and you can also argue Brady, despite his fumble. He didn\'t lead a game-winning drive in the final seconds or throw for 350, but he didn\'t have to. Other than his fumble, he was as efficient as always. And I\'m serious in suggesting Owens, who was far-and-away the most valuable to his team since they wouldn\'t have been in it at all if not for him.
Overall, I think Branch was the right choice.
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