NFL, anyone paying attention?

Ghoulish Delight · 01-15-2007, 05:38 PM

I've watched more football, thanks in part to TiVo, these last two weeks than I have over the last 2 seasons combined. The playoffs have been great, not a dull game yet (okay, maybe the Indy/Baltimore game with 7 field goals. But it had its charm).

I really wish I had been betting as I've predicted 7 of the 8 outcomes correctly (win/loss, I didn't pay attention to the spread). Only San Diego disappointed, and they should have won (when will players learn...never intercept the ball on 4th down, just knock it down!!).

If my intuition continues to be accurate, expect NO vs. Indy in the Super Bowl. Which I think will be an entertaining matchup.

Alex · 01-15-2007, 06:14 PM

To the extent that I cared about any of the teams in the playoffs it was Seattle.

I just have to reiterate (and I said this yesterday after Seattle had won the toss) that I hate the NFL system for overtime. It is barely tolerable in the regular season and just too much of a coin toss in the playoffs. I think they should at least have one full period of overtime and then if the score is tied go to something more drastic. Or just immediately go to the way college handles overtime now.

The games have been pretty good, the ones I've watched (two last weekend, three this weekend) but I probably won't be able to watch either of them next weekend. If I'm rooting at all it is for Indianapolis; Peyton Manning doesn't deserve a Dan Marino career.

Strangler Lewis · 01-15-2007, 06:51 PM

The Charger player thought there was just one fat lineman between him and the end zone. The problem was the people behind him.

I really like Peyton Manning. Even his commercials. However, he's disappointed in big games often enough that it's hard to get behind him. I'll be rooting for New England. I think dynasties are good for the game, even smoke and mirrors, small package roll-up kind of dynasties like the Patriots. I am a little concerned that Tom Brady reads his own press too much about his unflappability and inability to make bad decisions.

wendybeth · 01-15-2007, 07:08 PM

Per your thread-title query: Uhm, no.

scaeagles · 01-15-2007, 09:25 PM

Watched as much as I can.

I'm surprised Seattle made a game of it. I have always been a Seahawks fan, but with the number of injuries they have on the defensive side of the ball, I expected a blow out.

Glad to see the Eagles lose, and I'd like to see Manning get to the Superbowl.

Kevy Baby · 01-15-2007, 09:58 PM

Only 84 days until opening day at Dodger Stadium

Prudence · 01-15-2007, 11:14 PM

Our household is having a football hiatus after yesterday's game. I have to change the channel if someone on the telly mentions football. We have to mute the radio in the car when they start the sports report.

BarTopDancer · 01-15-2007, 11:27 PM

What is this foot. ball. that you are speaking of? Does it involve smacking a puck around ice and fighting?

Drince88 · 01-18-2007, 06:47 PM

Yes, I'm paying attention!
It's nice to live in a city with a team doing well in professional sports! Last Saturday I was at the mall before the very late game (7 pm local time), and well over half of the people there were wearing some sort of Saints garb.

Who Dat?!

sleepyjeff · 01-19-2007, 12:10 AM

Soloman, Wright, and Stuckey.

What famous game were the above 3 unsung heros?

01-15-2007, 05:38 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	NFL, anyone paying attention? I've watched more football, thanks in part to TiVo, these last two weeks than I have over the last 2 seasons combined. The playoffs have been great, not a dull game yet (okay, maybe the Indy/Baltimore game with 7 field goals. But it had its charm). I really wish I had been betting as I've predicted 7 of the 8 outcomes correctly (win/loss, I didn't pay attention to the spread). Only San Diego disappointed, and they should have won (when will players learn...never intercept the ball on 4th down, just knock it down!!). If my intuition continues to be accurate, expect NO vs. Indy in the Super Bowl. Which I think will be an entertaining matchup. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	To the extent that I cared about any of the teams in the playoffs it was Seattle. I just have to reiterate (and I said this yesterday after Seattle had won the toss) that I hate the NFL system for overtime. It is barely tolerable in the regular season and just too much of a coin toss in the playoffs. I think they should at least have one full period of overtime and then if the score is tied go to something more drastic. Or just immediately go to the way college handles overtime now. The games have been pretty good, the ones I've watched (two last weekend, three this weekend) but I probably won't be able to watch either of them next weekend. If I'm rooting at all it is for Indianapolis; Peyton Manning doesn't deserve a Dan Marino career.
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01-15-2007, 06:51 PM	#3
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	The Charger player thought there was just one fat lineman between him and the end zone. The problem was the people behind him. I really like Peyton Manning. Even his commercials. However, he's disappointed in big games often enough that it's hard to get behind him. I'll be rooting for New England. I think dynasties are good for the game, even smoke and mirrors, small package roll-up kind of dynasties like the Patriots. I am a little concerned that Tom Brady reads his own press too much about his unflappability and inability to make bad decisions. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Per your thread-title query: Uhm, no. __________________
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Watched as much as I can. I'm surprised Seattle made a game of it. I have always been a Seahawks fan, but with the number of injuries they have on the defensive side of the ball, I expected a blow out. Glad to see the Eagles lose, and I'd like to see Manning get to the Superbowl.
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Our household is having a football hiatus after yesterday's game. I have to change the channel if someone on the telly mentions football. We have to mute the radio in the car when they start the sports report. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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01-18-2007, 06:47 PM	#9
Drince88 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 481	Yes, I'm paying attention! It's nice to live in a city with a team doing well in professional sports! Last Saturday I was at the mall before the very late game (7 pm local time), and well over half of the people there were wearing some sort of Saints garb. Who Dat?!
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01-19-2007, 12:10 AM	#10
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	Soloman, Wright, and Stuckey. What famous game were the above 3 unsung heros? __________________ River Guardian-less
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