The Fourth Annual NFL Playoff Pickem’

[Bond]

The Rules: Pick all 12 playoff teams, rank them 1-12. Every time they win, you get that many points. Try and make your first weekend's losers your 1-4.

Here are the teams in the playoffs:

NFC:
1. Dallas Cowboys (13-3)
2. Green Bay Packers (13-3)
3. Seattle Seahawks (10-6)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7)
5. New York Giants (10-6)
6. Washington Redskins (9-7)

AFC:
1. New England Patriots (16-0)
2. Indianapolis Colts (13-3)
3. San Diego Chargers (11-5)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6)
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (11-5)
6. Tennessee Titans (10-6)

All submissions must be posted before this Saturday at 4:30 pm est.

[Bond]

Mine:

12. Green Bay Packers
11. New England Patriots
10. Dallas Cowboys
9. San Diego Chargers
8. Indianapolis Colts
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. Seattle Seahawks
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. Washington Redskins
2. Tennessee Titans
1. New York Giants

[Typhoid]

12. New England Patriots
11. San Diego Chargers
10. Green Bay Packers
9. Indianapolis Colts
8. Dallas Cowboys
7. Seattle Seahawks
6. Jacksonville Jaguars
5. New York Giants
4. Tennessee Titans
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
1. Washington Redskins

[Jason1]

12. New England Patriots
11. Dallas Cowboys
10. Green Bay Packers
9. Indianapolis Colts
8. Pittsburgh Steelers
7. New York Giants
6. San Diego Chargers
5. Seattle Seahawks
4. Tennessee Titans
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
1. Washington Redskins

[The Germanator]

The Rules: Pick all 12 playoff teams, rank them 1-12. Every time they win, you get that many points. Try and make your first weekend's losers your 1-4.

Here are the teams in the playoffs:

NFC:
1. Dallas Cowboys (13-3)
2. Green Bay Packers (13-3)
3. Seattle Seahawks (10-6)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7)
5. New York Giants (10-6)
6. Washington Redskins (9-7)

AFC:
1. New England Patriots (16-0)
2. Indianapolis Colts (13-3)
3. San Diego Chargers (11-5)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6)
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (11-5)
6. Tennessee Titans (10-6)

All submissions must be posted before this Saturday at 4:30 pm est.

12. New England Patriots
11. Green Bay Packers
10. Indianapolis Colts
9. Jacksonville Jaguars
8. Dallas Cowboys
7. San Diego Chargers
6. Washington Redskins
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4. Seattle Seahawks
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. New York Giants
1. Tennessee Titans

[DeathsHand]

12. Washington Redskins
11. Indianapolis Colts
10. New England Patriots
9. Green Bay Packers
8. San Diego Chargers
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6. Jacksonville Jaguars
5. Dallas Cowboys
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. New York Giants
2. Tennessee Titans
1. Seattle Seahawks

A girl can dream...

[Bond]

Anyone else?

[KillerGremlin]

meeeeeeee

i'm still debating, possibly a redskins upset? and the bucs are iffy.

[Bond]

The Redskins are definitely interesting, with their current momentum and the impact of Sean Taylor's murder, but it's still very difficult to win in Seattle... especially in the playoffs.

The Buccaneers are suspect as well, but the Giants are even more suspect. Tom Coughlin is an awful coach and Eli Manning isn't a proven winner.

[Bond]

Please submit your rankings before the game tomorrow KG. :)

[KillerGremlin]

12. New England Patriots
11. Green Bay Packers
10. Indianapolis Colts
9. Dallas Cowboys
8. San Diego Chargers
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. Washington Redskins
4. New York Giants
3. Seattle Seahawks
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
1. Tennessee Titans

This thing snuck up on me.

[KillerGremlin]

Also, I'm really not sure where I stand on the Redskins, Giants and Buccaneers. The Giants have played so bad through a few games, but they also did well at the end. Oh well, I'm hoping Green Bay makes it.

[Yoda9864]

Might as well proclaim me the winner...

12. New England Patriots
11. Green Bay Packers
10. Pittsburgh Steelers
9. Dallas Cowboys
8. San Diego Chargers
7. Seattle Seahawks
6. Indianapolis Colts
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
4. Washington Redskins
3. Tennessee Titans
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1. New York Giants

[Perfect Stu]

12. New England Patriots
11. Dallas Cowboys
10. Green Bay Packers
09. Indianapolis Colts
08. San Diego Chargers
07. Seattle Seahawks
06. Jacksonville Jaguars
05. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
04. New York Giants
03. Pittsburgh Steelers
02. Washington Redskins
01. Tennessee Titans

[Bond]

All eight submissions are locked in.

Good luck!

[Bond]

Current standings after two games:

1. Typhoid - 13
1. Germy - 13
1. Stu - 13
4. Bond - 12
4. Yoda - 12
6. KG - 10
7. Jason - 7
7. DeathsHand - 7

[KillerGremlin]

Bah, the Redskins played terrible today. On the plus side the Steelers are out. Now let's just hope Tennessee crumbles tomorrow.

[Bond]

That was quite a game between the Steelers and Jaguars. Thought the game might go the Steeler's way for a while there.

[Yoda9864]

Damn. I really thought the Steelers would do a lot better. There goes my number 10...

[KillerGremlin]

This year's Wildcard is far more interesting than last years was. I was getting a little worried that the Steelers were going to win myself, it was definitely a fun game to watch. I really like Big Ben and the whole Steelers team...they just haven't had it in them this year. Maybe next year.

[Bond]

I can't believe the Giants won.

They shouldn't get beyond Dallas.

[KillerGremlin]

I'm surprised but not really...I was really iffy about the Giants-Bucs game and the Redskins-Seahawks. I was expecting the Buc's defense to hold the Giants to like 13 or 17 but yeah.

[Perfect Stu]

I didn't want to go near that Bucs Giants game...either the one game of the week I didn't bet on. That's why I put them as my 4-5 teams...and while I went the wrong way, I'm pretty much perfect this week so far.

[The Germanator]

I really screwed up the NFC so far, but my AFC should be fine presuming the Chargers win which they should.

EDIT: Though I guess I underestimated Tennessee again... 3-0 Titans near halftime...Most telling stat, Tomlinson has rushed for SIX yards on SEVEN carries and zero catches. Ridiculous.

[Bond]

Very interesting game developing in San Diego... especially with the injury to Antonio Gates.

I've never liked Philip Rivers too much, he's rather arrogant and not much above average, but I thought the Charger's defense would dominate the Titan's offense. Jeff Fisher is a superb coach though, and that is showing.

[KillerGremlin]

The Titans fell apart in the second half. I wasn't expecting them to hold that momentum through the entire game, it was a surprising first half.

As for the Chargers...I think they are doomed next week.

[The Germanator]

Very interesting game developing in San Diego... especially with the injury to Antonio Gates.

I've never liked Philip Rivers too much, he's rather arrogant and not much above average, but I thought the Charger's defense would dominate the Titan's offense. Jeff Fisher is a superb coach though, and that is showing.

Agreed on Rivers...I don't see him play much because of the East Coast Bias, but he seems like a total dick. Talking trash and yelling when not necessary.

[Bond]

Standings through the first four games:

1. Typhoid - 29
2. Stu - 25
3. Bond - 22
3. Germy - 22
3. KG - 22
6. Yoda - 21
7. Jason - 20
8. DH - 18

[KillerGremlin]

hot hot, 3-way tie...that's kinda kinky

[Bond]

Haha.

Typhoid was the only one who correctly predicted all four games, and because of that is in excellent position for next week.

[Perfect Stu]

Haha.

Typhoid was the only one who correctly predicted all four games, and because of that is in excellent position for next week.

yep...but I'm banking on Indianapolis and Dallas winning. If that happens...

http://arbyte.us/blog_archive/2005/11/drevil_million_dollars.jpg

[Yoda9864]

I'm banking on.....[hangs head in shame]...

[Typhoid]

Wow, I got really - really lucky.:D

[Perfect Stu]

I'm banking on.....[hangs head in shame]...

It's OK dude...you were proclaimed the winner (by 1000 miles, am i right people? no? oh.) after your first post in this thread.

[KillerGremlin]

There are going to be 3 really close games next week, and the New England game.

A Manning vs. Manning Super Bowl would be crazy...and 99% unlikely.

[Yoda9864]

I'm facing a dilemma here. I'm a native Minnesotan, but I now live in Madison, WI. Do I dare .....cheer..... for Green Bay? It would be so awkward. And I think perhaps a purple and gold lightning bolt may strike me down?

[Bond]

No.

You now live in the protective shield that is Packer Country.

Welcome. :)

[The Germanator]

I'm facing a dilemma here. I'm a native Minnesotan, but I now live in Madison, WI. Do I dare .....cheer..... for Green Bay? It would be so awkward. And I think perhaps a purple and gold lightning bolt may strike me down?

That's very tough...I don't think I could EVER root for the Cowboys being an Eagles fan. Then again, moving from this area to Dallas is much more unlikely for me than your situation. Though I might move to Brooklyn/NYC sometime and would never consider rooting for the Giants/Yankees/Mets...It would would be sacrilege...

That said, the Packers are my second favorite team (Dad + Grandad grew up in Wisconsin) so I'm fine with it. Plus, Madison is a super cool town. Spent a few days there over the years and I like it.

[Bond]

Gekko is going to come here in a second and start bashing Madison... it's a nice city though, minus its skewed political views and wanting to protest anything and everything.

On a personal side note, I got to tour the Packer archives today. They have some amazing stuff in there. Telegrams from President Nixon to Lombardi. Lombardi's hand written speeches and plays.

[KillerGremlin]

I hate the Packers because I am a Bear's fan...and I enjoyed the Bears ripping the Packers apart twice this season. Best two games of the year. But I also respect Favre a lot because he's just an amazing quarterback with great work ethic. The guy is old and he still goes out there and throws a hell of a game, so props to that. I like Tony Romo, I was fortunate enough to watch his first 5 games or so and he really grew on me as a rookie...but I hate the Cowboys and TO is a d-bag. If it came down to Packers Vs. Cowboys I would root for Green Bay. That also would be a very exciting game to watch...

I still think it would sweet if the Giants rallied and took the NFC. They are on a roll. What would be even sweeter is if the Colts took down the Pats...which could happen. Manning Vs. Manning...

it would be quite a Super Bowl to remember.


Of course, realistically, the Giants are gone next round, the Colts lose to New England in the Championship game, and life goes on. I wouldn't mind seeing the Giants beat Dallas though.

[Perfect Stu]

If we beat San Diego this week, and New England beats Jax (which they will, I just hope the Jags beat them up a little), it will be a scenario that actually compares to last year's AFC Championship game. I don't think it will be as crazy for me as a fan, because last year was nuts. The difference between winning (beating NE in the playoffs, first Superbowl appearance in the Manning era, likely SB victory over Bears) and losing (NE wins 4th SB, Colts and Manning will never get past NE in the playoffs ever, chance that Colts never win a SB in this era, tons of negative media attention and pressure on the colts moving forward) was so incredibly huge.

This year, the only reason why it makes it close is because of the prospect of ruining a perfect season...I would love that the Patriots went 16-0, given they don't win the SB...that would be phenominal. In fact, I would prefer that to them going 15-1 and losing in the playoffs. More to lose. However, I'll get physically ill if they go 19-0...and trust me, I have the doctor's appointment ready for early February.

[Bond]

It's looking as though Terrell Owens won't be able to play this week... so I think that gives the upward looking Giants a real chance against the slumping Cowboys.

http://images.usatoday.com/sports/_photos/2007/01/06/romo-large.jpg

[Typhoid]

Crap crap crap crap craaaaaaaaaap.

[Bond]

Actually, it's looking as though Owens will (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ApQvbPZyRqeFRra5rmpK2EE5nYcB?slug=ap-cowboys-to&prov=ap&type=lgns) play against the Giants now.

[The Germanator]

Not really surprising...I mean, if you watched the Pats/Eagles Superbowl where he played a few weeks after breaking his leg, then it shouldn't be surprising. T.O might be a dick but he plays and plays hard.

[Bond]

Packer rally at Lambeau Field tonight - everyone is invited!

[Typhoid]

I don't know how to feel.
I want Seattle to win, but it's better for me if Green Bay wins.

Aaargh.
Never bet on heart.
never bet on heart.

[manasecret]

I was on vacation with my girlfriend when I should have been here placing my bets! Damn girlfriend ;)

To keep you people honest on the scoring, I bring back my GT Super Superbowl Spreadsheet Thingie. You can download it here (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=poOWa70Da7fDaBC2RHtqjVw&output=xls).

Or view it here (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=poOWa70Da7fDaBC2RHtqjVw&output=html) (but note you can't edit it using this).

[The Germanator]

Amazing game so far in the snow at Lambeau...Nothing better than football in the snow. Too bad Grant can't hold onto to the ball...so far.

EDIT: Great early comeback by the Pack attack. 21-14

[Bond]

THE PACK ATTACK CANNOT BE STOPPED.

[Typhoid]

Dear Diary: Fuck.


To be fair, The Seahawks never get to play in the snow, so they aren't used to it.

[Bond]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

NFC Championship here we come!

[Yoda9864]

To be fair, The Seahawks never get to play in the snow, so they aren't used to it.

Well, if they would've played better during the season, they would've gotten home field advantage.

[Typhoid]

Well, if they would've played better during the season, they would've gotten home field advantage.

Your blaming the weather on the seahawks lack of wins?
Odd rebuttle.


Anyways, that win was good for me points-wise.

[DeathsHand]

Your blaming the weather on the seahawks lack of wins?
Odd rebuttle.


Anyways, that win was good for me points-wise.

No, he's saying if they had won enough games during the regular season to secure home field advantage, the weather wouldn't be a factor...

[Bond]

Interesting game between the Patriots and Jaguars so far, 14-14 at the half.

[Typhoid]

I'm scared.
Where the hell were the Jag's keeping this all season?

[gekko]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

NFC Championship here we come!

Wow, so much celebrating. The Packers beat a team which has only one ONE single away playoff match in history, and it was 24 years ago. Had you lost... that would be embarrassing.

It's like what will happen when you play at Dallas. Favre has never won a single game there in his career, so we all know he's going to lose.

The Packers are done. Might as well start preparing for next season.

[Bond]

I'm scared.
Where the hell were the Jag's keeping this all season?
The Jaguars have been impressive... but they're going to have to stop the Patriot's offense as least twice here in the late 4th quarter to win.

[Bond]

Can anyone else not stand Rodney Harrison?

[Typhoid]

The Jaguars have been impressive... but they're going to have to stop the Patriot's offense as least twice here in the late 4th quarter to win.

It's sort of like the Patriot's are grossly underestimating them at times though, I honestly think the Jaguars can win - with a prayer.

oh, I just looked at the TV. I haven't done that in a while.
Nevermind.

[Bond]

Standings after the two games today:

1. Typhoid - 51
2. Stu - 47
3. Bond - 45
3. Germy - 45
3. KG - 45
6. Yoda - 44
7. Jason - 42
8. DH - 37



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I probably should have done some type of tie-breaker...

[Typhoid]

I probably should have done some type of tie-breaker...


Closest score differential for the superbowl?

You don't have to break that one out until the final game anyways, to even know if it's needed or not.

[KillerGremlin]

Dear Diary: Fuck.


To be fair, The Seahawks never get to play in the snow, so they aren't used to it.

lol Seahawks should have been out last week

[KillerGremlin]

It's like what will happen when you play at Dallas. Favre has never won a single game there in his career, so we all know he's going to lose.

That is, of course, if the Cowboys beat the Giants :p

As far as I am concerned, that is the most exciting game this weekend. I know I put the Cowboys as beating the Giants, but I think it will be close.

[Bond]

Was anyone able to see if that was a legitimate holding call on Cromartie's INT return for a TD?

From my end it looked like a bad call.

Edit: I really don't like Philip Rivers.

[KillerGremlin]

Philip Rivers is such a dick. I wanted to see the Patriots lose, but now I look forward to Tom Brady shoving some 40+ points down that team's throat.

[Bond]

Yeah, he really needs to take a cue from the superior QBs in the NFL and learn some sportsmanship.

Edit: Looks as though I may have underestimated the Giants this post-season...

[Bond]

NFC Championship game at Lambeau!

Titletown is going to go crazy...

[The Germanator]

Yeah, damn Giants...Though since I become a Packers fan at this time, I'm glad NY has to go to Lambeau...

[Yoda9864]

Well my score is now busted. I had the Giants marked as 1.

[BreakABone]

They did it. :rock: :drum: :yippie: :banana:

Friend forced me to watch the game. :p

[Bond]

Who thinks Wade Phillips is going to get the boot from Jerry Jones?

[Bond]

Standings through the divisional round:

1. Typhoid - 67
2. Stu - 59
3. KG - 57
4. Bond - 55
4. Jason - 55
6. Germy - 54
7. Yoda - 53
8. DH - 48


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I think Typhoid basically has this locked up... it's safe to say the Giants hurt a lot of people.

Edit: Nothing better than watching Terrell Owens get all emotional with his shades on.

[Typhoid]

I was at the bar to watch the second half of the game, and everyone was making fun of Owens for being such a "pussy".

[KillerGremlin]

He kinda is...

Lol, the big surprise this weekend was the Colts vs. Chargers game...what the hell happened?

As far as the Giants go, I kinda expected the Bucs to beat them. The Cowboys though...that's a rivalry I won't touch. I'm happy to see TO and Romo out.

Anyway...Packers vs. Patriots Super Bowl...

[The Germanator]

He kinda is...

Lol, the big surprise this weekend was the Colts vs. Chargers game...what the hell happened?

As far as the Giants go, I kinda expected the Bucs to beat them. The Cowboys though...that's a rivalry I won't touch. I'm happy to see TO and Romo out.

Anyway...Packers vs. Patriots Super Bowl...

Just like '96 all over again...without Reggie White and Desmond Howard and Drew Bledsoe...and the Patriots will be heavy favorites rather than underdogs this time. That was a fun Super Bowl though.

[Perfect Stu]

wow, the colts really blew it...that's the worst i've seen the defense play this season, right when it mattered most.

and tony dungy will likely retire...what a way to go. that's a real tough loss...if it wasnt for the SB last year, I would be a lot more devastated than i am right now.

[Bond]

http://i.packers.com/images/fans/gforce_banner.gif

P.S. It's -4 degrees here right now without wind chill.

[The Germanator]

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to watching a game in a -15 or so wind chill. Probably wouldn't want to be there, but I'll watch it with my dad/grandad who are huge Packer fans so it should be entertaining.

[Bond]

Does anyone else feel as though Bill Belichick's whole cheating escapade is being overlooked?

And it's now -8 degrees here. Probably -30 degrees with wind chill. It's really, really cold.

[Jason1]

Does anyone else feel as though Bill Belichick's whole cheating escapade is being overlooked?



Oh yea, totally. The fact of the matter is THEY CHEATED the first round of the season, got caught, yet they will have no punishment for it. I know they are a great team blah blah, but that dosent change the fact they they cheated. There should be an asterisk next to their season, and at the bottom it should say, "was caught cheating the first game of the season." It wont happen, but thats what should happen.

[Perfect Stu]

A team that cheated is going to have the best season in NFL history...I've faced that reality a while back, although nobody should have to. What makes matters worse is how they did it...did anyone read what Tedy Bruschi said a while back...a team was trying to score late in the 4th quarter, calling timeouts to get the ball back and whatnot (they were already out of the game) and Bruschi said something like "why won't they just lose with class? they got killed, why are they trying to score touchdowns?"

[BreakABone]

My gawd.

We had this.

Fucking a.

Overtime.

[BreakABone]

He did it.

After screwing the pooch twice before.

Third times the charm. :D

[Yoda9864]

Noooooooooo! Farve was so good all season, then he sucks balls when it counts. Well, Giants, I hope you take down the Pats.

[Typhoid]

I feel so bad for the Tynes.
he missed it twice, so his own city hated him. Then he makes it, and all of Wisconsin, and ever Favre fan hates him.
Poor guy.
It was a good game...with a few highly questionable calls, though.

The Superball is going to be a fucking routing, that's for sure.

[KillerGremlin]

I wonder if Bond killed himself.

[BreakABone]

I wonder if Bond killed himself.

Bond better not have taken the easy way out.

I am gonna burn him over the coals for this one. :D

[Perfect Stu]

I was cheering for the Pack, Bond. I know you would never cheer on my Colts, but I was cheering on the Pack. It is good to see Eli Manning prove some of his doubters wrong, though...he's having a tremendous postseason.

[manasecret]

Does anyone else feel as though Bill Belichick's whole cheating escapade is being overlooked?

Oh yea, totally. The fact of the matter is THEY CHEATED the first round of the season, got caught, yet they will have no punishment for it. I know they are a great team blah blah, but that dosent change the fact they they cheated. There should be an asterisk next to their season, and at the bottom it should say, "was caught cheating the first game of the season." It wont happen, but thats what should happen.

A team that cheated is going to have the best season in NFL history...I've faced that reality a while back, although nobody should have to. What makes matters worse is how they did it...did anyone read what Tedy Bruschi said a while back...a team was trying to score late in the 4th quarter, calling timeouts to get the ball back and whatnot (they were already out of the game) and Bruschi said something like "why won't they just lose with class? they got killed, why are they trying to score touchdowns?"

Sour grapes much? It's okay, there will be a next year. Plus, why don't you all ignore the fact that this was pretty common practice for years (http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/09/17/report_belichick_earns_new_deal/?page=2), that it was the first game of the season they got caught, and Tom Brady et al actually earned it.

[Perfect Stu]

Sour grapes much? It's okay, there will be a next year. Plus, why don't you all ignore the fact that this was pretty common practice for years (http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/09/17/report_belichick_earns_new_deal/?page=2), that it was the first game of the season they got caught, and Tom Brady et al actually earned it.

ok

[KillerGremlin]

I really really did not expect the Giants to win. That was a sloppy game by both teams. McQuarter's two fumbles were both really bad. The Giants kept giving Green Bay freebies, and Green Bay kept screwing them up. Tynes also screwed up twice on two relatively easy kicks. The guy is lucky he hit that 47-yarder.

I'm really surprised that Green Bay was not more committed to the run. I guess it's hard to trust the run when your defense is playing like crap bust still....

Favre threw a couple of REALLY bad passes. One of the interceptions he threw was just a soft pass. I dunno, it didn't seem like the energy was there.

The bottom line is I don't know what to think anymore. I thought the Giants were out in the Wild Card. I kind of expected the Cowboys to beat them. And I definitely expected the Packers to beat them. If anyone watched the last game the Giants played against New England...it was pretty close.

I'm sure the Patriots are slightly worried that the Giants will kill their perfect season.

[manasecret]

KG, I assume you know the temperature was -3 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind chill of about around -25 degrees. Don't you think that might account for and excuse just a little the sloppiness on both sides? Ever tried holding onto an icicle of a football? How about throwing it and catching it?

[manasecret]

Btw, Typhoid has locked in first place with 84 points.


Typhoid 84
Perfect Stu 75
Jason1 74
KillerGremlin 73
The Germanator 68
Bond 67
Yoda9864 66
DeathsHand 61


If New England wins the Super Bowl:

Typhoid 96
Perfect Stu 87
Jason1 86
KillerGremlin 85
The Germanator 80
Yoda9864 78 (tied for sixth)
Bond 78 (tied for sixth)
DeathsHand 71


If the Giants win:

Typhoid 89
Jason1 81
Perfect Stu 79
KillerGremlin 77
The Germanator 70
Bond 68
Yoda9864 67
DeathsHand 64

[Typhoid]

:D

[Jason1]

Good Job Typh.

[Typhoid]

Just for shits at this point do you guys want to do a "closest point differential" for the superbowl?

Just so this thread doesn't die down 2 weeks early, and adds a little more excitement?

[KillerGremlin]

KG, I assume you know the temperature was -3 degrees Fahrenheit, with a wind chill of about around -25 degrees. Don't you think that might account for and excuse just a little the sloppiness on both sides? Ever tried holding onto an icicle of a football? How about throwing it and catching it?

Yeah, it was cold...Green Bay is an experienced team in cold weather. So I kind of expected the Pack to come out and run it a lot more, especially considering how well their run game was against Seattle. Brett Favre was his own worst enemy yesterday.

[Jason1]

Just for shits at this point do you guys want to do a "closest point differential" for the superbowl?

Just so this thread doesn't die down 2 weeks early, and adds a little more excitement?

Elaborate, Im not exactly sure what you mean...

[Bond]

You know, yeah... that game really hurt. I mean, this might not mean anything to anyone here, but I feel obliged to say something about it anyway. When you live in a place like this, Green Bay, where the entire city revolves around this team and the collective mood of the city depends upon how well the Packers do... it's really an amazing thing. You know, these players, are people you see everyday - at the grocery store, restaurants, the theater, and you really feel as though you're part of the team, and these are your people how there playing the game. It's really something magical, and before I moved here I never felt this way about a team before - it's always such a distant connection.

[gekko]

Could that be because there's nothing in Green Bay?

I mean, the town of Austin, MN loves their SPAM. I'm fairly positive it has nothing to be with them enjoying the fake meat, but rather it's the only thing they can be proud of.

[Yoda9864]

Could that be because there's nothing in Green Bay?

I mean, the town of Austin, MN loves their SPAM. I'm fairly positive it has nothing to be with them enjoying the fake meat, but rather it's the only thing they can be proud of.
Spam spam spam spam spam. Spam is awesome and you know it.

And since when is Spam fake meat? Pretty sure it's made out of ham and pork.

[Typhoid]

Elaborate, Im not exactly sure what you mean...

Pick the spread, basically..."Pats/Giants by 7/8/9/10/11" and so on.

Closest wins.
Just for giggles.

[manasecret]

Giants by 4.

[Bond]

Thank god pitchers and catchers report in a few weeks.

[gekko]

And since when is Spam fake meat? Pretty sure it's made out of ham and pork.

Since I tasted it. Trust me, it isn't meat.

[Yoda9864]

I'm going to go out on limb and say Pats by 17.

[Perfect Stu]

Patriots by 13

[Typhoid]

I'll say Giants by at least 8.

Brady pissed me off with the superbowl interview the other day, when he was trying to razz a Canadian teammate.

"He had to go to bed early, because of Canadian time. Are they in a different time zone in Canada?"

I don't fucking know Tom, what's the time zone inside your ass, where your head is clearly lodged?

[manasecret]

Everybody hates a winner.

[Bond]

Every-time I think of watching this game I get this sick feeling and want to throw up. :(

[The Germanator]

I'm going to say Patriots by 22.

[BreakABone]

gonna say Giants by 4

[BreakABone]

We did it!

WE did it!

[manasecret]

No f'in way. Can't believe it. Hahaha I can't wait until I see all my Boston friends again.

Btw, Stu -- don't you agree now? Isn't THAT karma?

[Professor S]

gonna say Giants by 4

Wow, can I hire you as my betting advisor?

[Yoda9864]

Un....believable. I like how everyone runs on the field with 1 second left, classic!

[DeathsHand]

I was hanging out with some friends last night rooting for The Patriots...

" 1. Typhoid 84
2. Perfect Stu 75
3. Jason1 74
4. KillerGremlin 73
5. The Germanator 68
6. Bond 67
7. Yoda9864 66
8. DeathsHand 61"

And there's why. My plan worked perfectly...

[manasecret]

Wow, can I hire you as my betting advisor?

Pshah. He stole my prediction from two weeks ago, though I can't blame him. :p

[KillerGremlin]

Wow, hey props to the Giants. I figured they'd lose to Tampa and they went and beat Tampa, Dallas and Green Bay all away. Then to go to the Super Bowl as major underdogs and beat the only team in NFL history to go 18-0...

The Manning brothers showed me, especially Eli. That kid has played some TERRIBLE games over the past few years, but he was on top of his game this post season. I guess that's all that matters. Personally, I think if the Pats lost a game a few weeks ago they would have had a better chance at winning today. I don't understand why going into the playoffs at 16-0 is better than 14-2 or 13-3. At least then you don't have the pressure.

Do I believe in Karma? Of course I do! It sure seems fitting that the quarterback everyone bashes came out today and played a good game, and the team that cheated went 18 and 1.

But, the bottom line is the Giants defense played amazing today. And the Pats O-line did not play amazingly. The Giants had a lucky break or two, but all in all that was a great game.

By the way, what was up with that last second in the game? That was really bad....

[Typhoid]

I went to a bar to watch the game, and while I won 250 on the outcome, it was a really, really boring game until the last 5 minutes or so.

For the record, I bet on the giants.

Also, for the record, for winning this, I wish we still had rep.
Lord knows it's the only time I'd get it.

[Bube]

I think you should wish for doubloons instead of rep. You would've had a good haul, especially if we still had the betting system.

Whatever happened to the betting, anyway?