TEBOW! does it again! :spooked:
Bulls**t.
The team did it.
Or did you forget 59 and 51 yard field goals.
I am tired of ESPN hyping the story for their benefit.
It demeans Tebows teammates.
Quote from: followsthewolf on December 12, 2011, 10:15:29 AM
Bulls**t.
The team did it.
Or did you forget 59 and 51 yard field goals.
I am tired of ESPN hyping the story for their benefit.
It demeans Tebows teammates.
lighten up skippy
I am not a f**kin skippy.
And you're acting like Tebow is the best thing since sliced bread.
Smarten up, ear beater.
Quote from: followsthewolf on December 12, 2011, 02:12:19 PM
I am not a f**kin skippy.
And you're acting like Tebow is the best thing since sliced bread.
Smarten up, ear beater.
all I said was Tebow does it again...never said ONE word about him being better than sliced bread!! I love sliced bread!!
and "skippy" just seemed to be appropriate, when you unraveled an outright assult upon me for saying "tebow does it again" because he DID do it once again.......not demeaning his teamates, just making a fun statement.
shhheeesh!
Once again, HE didn't do it. The TEAM did it.
Can't you understand a simple truth?
I played and coached football for 21 years. I never won a game by myself.
ESPN and everybody else is hyping it for airtime viewers, because it makes a great story for simpleton fans -- the ones who don't understand how the game works, but they love to drink beer and act like they know what they are talking about.
If my response to your over-simplistic "me, too!" crap is, in your opinion, an outright assault on you, all I can say is that you have a very SERIOUS difficulty in assessing assaults, either verbally or physically.
It explains a great number of your posts.
The sad thing is FTW, I've only encountered a slim few Denver jerseys being worn here in Florida, and now they're everywhere. That's only because people are on the Tebow bandwagon. :rolleyes:
Pretty much a NASCAR mentality -- trying to be part of something they are not.
Enjoying sports events is one thing; trying to be part of it is another.
After all, it IS only a sports event.
I could never understand how people could claim to love something so much, but never wanted to put in the sweat and tears to be part of it.
Easier to just wear the gear and talk the talk, rather than walk the walk.
I got nothin'. FTW and Loc said it all! :yes:
Denver is in dire danger of falling into the Manning trap. When a team starts thinking one player is capable of carrying them on his/her shoulders, they are listening to the press and not their coaches. THAT mentality brought us the soon to be 0 - 16 Colts.
I get it, but selling tickets is ALL the NFL is about, and they will stoop to anything to get it done.
It's a nice "story" but a "story" is all it is. Just like fractured fairy tales!
As the Eagles so eloquently put it . . .
. . .And we pray to our lord, who we know is American
He reigns from on high
He speaks to us through middlemen
And he shepherds his flock
We sing out and praise his name
He supports us in war
He presides over football games
And the right will prevail
All our troubles will be resolved
We hold faith above all
Unless there's money or sex involved. . . (Eagles - Frail Grasp On the Big Picture)
I think this whole Tebow thing is out of control, simply because he is proud to admit he is a Christian, and THAT pisses some people off. Tebow himself is NOT claiming anything, but a TEAM effort.
FTW, I know it is a team effort and to think likewise is being obnoxious....I was merely making a "joking" statement with the "tebow does it again"....but, I will say, that I think Tebow is exciting and the bronco's are a better team because of him. They are 7 and 1 since he became a starter. No different than when McNabb became a starter for the Eagles a few years ago, they went on a big winning spree, and it was McNabbs team. What about Green Bay, if Rogers goes down, will they still be as effective?....They are winning because of Aaron Rogers. Manning goes down.......and the Colts are 0 - 13.
Fans can identify with this, and that is what makes it fun.
FTW, I don't think you have to PLAY the game to enjoy it or understand it. I played two years for a semi-pro team back in the early 80's.
Whatever you say, tough guy.
Hey, you played semi-pro.
Just giving credit where credit is due.
I'm just a skippy.
Quote from: followsthewolf on December 13, 2011, 01:13:13 PM
Hey, you played semi-pro.
Just giving credit where credit is due.
I'm just a skippy.
Well skippy, I thought by your comment, that you had to play or coach for 21 years to be a fan....just wanted to clarify myself, that maybe I'm not as tough as you were, but I did play....and that TEBOW ROCKS! ;) :razz: :yes: ;D
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 13, 2011, 08:39:09 AM
I think this whole Tebow thing is out of control, simply because he is proud to admit he is a Christian, and THAT pisses some people off. Tebow himself is NOT claiming anything, but a TEAM effort.
FTW, I know it is a team effort and to think likewise is being obnoxious....I was merely making a "joking" statement with the "tebow does it again"....but, I will say, that I think Tebow is exciting and the bronco's are a better team because of him. They are 7 and 1 since he became a starter. No different than when McNabb became a starter for the Eagles a few years ago, they went on a big winning spree, and it was McNabbs team. What about Green Bay, if Rogers goes down, will they still be as effective?....They are winning because of Aaron Rogers. Manning goes down.......and the Colts are 0 - 13.
Fans can identify with this, and that is what makes it fun.
FTW, I don't think you have to PLAY the game to enjoy it or understand it. I played two years for a semi-pro team back in the early 80's.
Now I'm going to ask a question I know I won't get a answer to. Hawk what great semi-pro team did you play for and where is it at. Poo Dunk Center. :rolleyes: :biggrin:
I am utterly amazed that ti took just over 2 years to have this topic morph into a rough house version!
Knowing the passion so many hold for their modern day version of gladiators, I find it astonishing it took so long for the conversation to turn "rough" enough! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
(Guess the Dolts doing bad has resulted in wide-spread grumpiness eh? ) :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Quote from: The Troll on December 13, 2011, 06:40:07 PM
Now I'm going to ask a question I know I won't get a answer to. Hawk what great semi-pro team did you play for and where is it at. Poo Dunk Center. :rolleyes: :biggrin:
Anderson Packers and the Madison County Bulls
Quote from: Palehorse on December 13, 2011, 08:14:47 PM
I am utterly amazed that ti took just over 2 years to have this topic morph into a rough house version!
Knowing the passion so many hold for their modern day version of gladiators, I find it astonishing it took so long for the conversation to turn "rough" enough! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
(Guess the Dolts doing bad has resulted in wide-spread grumpiness eh? ) :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
I'm the guilty bum....sorry! :yes:
Back to your regular scheduled NFL speak.... 8)
I blame the dolts (as you say)....and da bears!...both have put a damper on my NFL spirit!.... :eek: :rant: ;D
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 14, 2011, 08:06:19 AM
Anderson Packers and the Madison County Bulls
I remember the Packers - are they still in existence? - but I don't remember the Bulls - who were they?
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 13, 2011, 08:39:09 AM
I think this whole Tebow thing is out of control, simply because he is proud to admit he is a Christian, and THAT pisses some people off...
You are SO predictable. Would you even give two hoots if it wasn't for his backstory? I suspect not. ; )
Quote from: Y on December 14, 2011, 01:55:35 PM
I remember the Packers - are they still in existence? - but I don't remember the Bulls - who were they?
The took over AFTER the packers. I do believe they are still around, two brothers, Dane and Darrel Hill (who I played with) was running the team, at least a couple of years ago they were.
QuoteYou are SO predictable. Would you even give two hoots if it wasn't for his backstory? I suspect not. ; )
eh, perhaps....I do find his past interesting, and I think he has been a great role model for kids.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 14, 2011, 03:29:01 PM
The took over AFTER the packers. I do believe they are still around, two brothers, Dane and Darrel Hill (who I played with) was running the team, at least a couple of years ago they were.
Those names don't sound familiar, but that's interesting. I didn't know there was still a FB team around the area. I'd watched a few of the Packer's games back in the day. I also seem to recall a pro/semi-pro BaseB or SB team too. IIRC, the Packer's name originally came from an old Anderson pro BasketB team.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 14, 2011, 03:31:18 PM
eh, perhaps....I do find his past interesting, and I think he has been a great role model for kids.
Perhaps - HAH! :biggrin:
I absolutely do NOT like sports figures being seen as role models - YEEECH! :puke:
Here's a nice role model for yah; and he's a Chicago Bear! :mad: :mad:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-bears-hurd-due-for-bond-hearing-on-drug-charges-20111216,0,3517473.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-bears-hurd-due-for-bond-hearing-on-drug-charges-20111216,0,3517473.story)
It appears that the NFL is starting to "thug up" just like the NBA.
Course, the DEA could just be framing him. . . :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 16, 2011, 07:02:03 PM
Here's a nice role model for yah; and he's a Chicago Bear! :mad: :mad:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-bears-hurd-due-for-bond-hearing-on-drug-charges-20111216,0,3517473.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-bears-hurd-due-for-bond-hearing-on-drug-charges-20111216,0,3517473.story)
It appears that the NFL is starting to "thug up" just like the NBA.
Course, the DEA could just be framing him. . . :rolleyes:
The axe falls!
The Chicago Bears waived wide receiver Sam Hurd on Friday, two days after federal authorities arrested him on charges of conspiring to possess and distribute cocaine.
Hurd, 26, was arrested Wednesday at a Chicago restaurant, where he accepted cocaine from an undercover U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/16/sport/nfl-player-arrest/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 (http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/16/sport/nfl-player-arrest/index.html?hpt=hp_t2)
It amazes me just how stupid some of those idiot sports stars can be..........they are getting the opportunity to make millions to play a "game"........then they have to go and do something so stupid.....amazing.
I think these guys have such wonderful opportunities, and I love the guys who take the time to give back and to be a role model. Peyton Manning is wonderful example. He gives very generously to the community and he give much of his personal time to be with kids in his Childrens Hospital. Not much to ask for the life he is being allowed to have.
Beating women, fighting, carrying guns in NY and shooting self, fighting dogs and selling cocain. What's next? :doh:
Quote from: followsthewolf on December 12, 2011, 02:12:19 PM
I am not a f**kin skippy.
And you're acting like Tebow is the best thing since sliced bread.
Smarten up, ear beater.
look! heres skippy and bread!!! throw on some bananas and we got lunch
Quote from: damfast on December 19, 2011, 09:53:00 AM
look! heres skippy and bread!!! throw on some bananas and we got lunch
Like walking on the knifes edge. Or riding on the tigers back. Don't fall off. Hee, hee, hee. :dark:
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So The Colts sucked for Luck in 2011 - but the question is will they take him?
The Colts organization is notorious for going against the grain and mining the headcount out there for diamonds in the rough; and a little bird tells me that may be the case in the 2012 draft.
They've been scouting this guy for QB, and they may even trade a first draft pick for an unnamed player and a second draft pick and scoop him up :
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1005517-2012-nfl-draft-robert-griffin-iii-enters-draft-to-rival-andrew-luck-as-top-qb (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1005517-2012-nfl-draft-robert-griffin-iii-enters-draft-to-rival-andrew-luck-as-top-qb)
Odds are that no matter who they pick for the QB position, they will more than likely be a bust.
I do know that the Hiesman Award winners who have been QB's have NOT had particularly GREAT NFL careers..
But, Bill Polian has had GREAT ability to pick well in the draft....
Starting with Manning, then first rounders such as Edgrin James, then Rob Morris, Reggie Wayne, Freeny, Clark, Sanders and Adai...All pretty darn good picks..
I still think Polian knows a thing or two about football.....I have confidence that who he picks will be the best for the Colts.
PH, I agree with you, I am not so sure that picking a QB in the draft will be the way they go. But, if they do pick Luck, I'm betting this kid WILL pan out in a few years.
With their only prospect (current) for a new QB being Orlovsky, the Colts have no choice but to draft a QB, but I am betting that QB will not be Luck. (I could be wrong there).
My guess is they'll trade down for a wide receiver, (since Reggie is going to be gone), and choose Robert Griffin III as their QB prospect.
Griff may be the better choice.
I guess I still have faith in the Colts front office...I would LOVE to see Caldwell replaced by someone like Jeff Fisher. Get a new look from the sidelines....someone who can do something with our special teams....someone who is a little more ballsy.
I also still have hope that Peyton will return and be back in form for three or four more years.
Rams coach Steve Spagnulo and general manager Billy Devaney are out and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just fired coach Raheem Morris.
My guess is the Colts will stand pat, but one can always hope. . .
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 02, 2012, 09:58:04 AM
. . .
But, Bill Polian has had GREAT ability to pick well in the draft....
Starting with Manning, then first rounders such as Edgrin James, then Rob Morris, Reggie Wayne, Freeny, Clark, Sanders and Adai...All pretty darn good picks..
I still think Polian knows a thing or two about football.....I have confidence that who he picks will be the best for the Colts.
. . .
Colts owner Jim Irsay has called a 5:00 p.m. news conference. ESPN is reporting the Polians have been fired
Quote from: Palehorse on January 02, 2012, 03:26:38 PM
Colts owner Jim Irsay has called a 5:00 p.m. news conference. ESPN is reporting the Polians have been fired
NFL channel is reporting that the entire coaching staff has been fired as well! :biggrin:
Unless you have someone BETTER, (which I'm sure that is a short list) I think getting rid of Polian MAY be a BIG mistake.
But, I am ready for a change...Caldwell BETTER be on that list.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 02, 2012, 03:41:42 PM
Unless you have someone BETTER, (which I'm sure that is a short list) I think getting rid of Polian MAY be a BIG mistake.
But, I am ready for a change...Caldwell BETTER be on that list.
You want to talk about arrogant. the Polians had the market cornered in Indy. They are goners and the Colts will be better for it.
Caldwell, or rather Caldworse, is all but a goner. In fact I have a nice cold Guinness that says he's packing his stuff up as I write this. (Any takers?)
The question is, who will they replace him with? Gruden, (mistake - he's a run coach which means years of mediocrity), Cowher (maybe, but I hear he turned Miami down cold), or Fisher?
Fisher may be the choice. Despite his heading up the Titans and fueling the rivalry between them and the Colts, he all but bowed down at Manning's feet if you will recall.
If they have truly fired the entire coaching staff, then I already have the ideal person to fill the Offensive Coordinator position; and he's already under contract. Yeah, Manning. If the guy can not play any longer, then who better to fill the role, and once he gets his feet wet, fire Fisher and put Manning in the head coach role???
Another "rumor" I have heard was that Chris Polian, Bill's son, was an outright a-hole. Bill has been giving him more and more of a leadership role, and has NOT been too well liked.
Also another rumor was that Manning and Polian had not gotten along well, ever since Manning got pulled when they was on the 14-0 winning streak ... Manning had some harsh words with him over that.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 02, 2012, 03:58:30 PM
Another "rumor" I have heard was that Chris Polian, Bill's son, was an outright a-hole. Bill has been giving him more and more of a leadership role, and has NOT been too well liked.
Also another rumor was that Manning and Polian had not gotten along well, ever since Manning got pulled when they was on the 14-0 winning streak ... Manning had some harsh words with him over that.
That's why both of them were fired. Leadership via attrition does nothing but leave the field strewn with broken relationships. And the field is 6 feet deep with the relationships the Polians slaughtered. They are out, and probably are going to find themselves jobless for quite some time because of it.
I still say Manning is finished as a player. I hate to say that, but I'd much rather see him coaching the Colts and mentoring a first round draft pick QB, than being carted off the field this fall paralyzed from the neck down. And lets face it, ANY qb prospect would flourish under the coaching of Manning.
I am not ready to accept any ill fate of Manning just yet.....I am an optimist!
I do like the idea of Manning becoming part of the Colts staff....AFTER...his playind days are done.
Let's hope he has a full recovery and is able to entertain Colts fans for a couple of more years....
But, I do agree with you on his ability to manage a young prospect to flourish...I think he would/will be an amazing coach.
One thing is for sure, WTHR's ratings are going to go up around 5PM this afternoon. Even though they are broadcasting the WInter Classic, it will not be hockey bumping those ratings in the Indpls market!
;D
Polins are out. Still evaluating Caldwell. I am not a huge football fan but I enjoy watching the Colts. I hope Peyton Manning can play again but I would not want him to take any chances. It simply isn't worth it and I doubt that he needs the money.
Gone from the Colts Organization:
Chris and Bill Polian - Search for new GM is under way.
Coaching staff - under evaluation. . . The new GM will likely make this decision.
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THE MOST FREQUENT WORD IRSAY UTTERED WAS - "UMM" followed closely by, "UHHHH".
Should've waitied until after that news conference to pop those Oxy's eh? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Gotta' love the bloodletting on the first Monday after the end of the season. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 02, 2012, 06:43:33 PM
Gotta' love the blood letting on the first Monday after the end of the season. ;D
Yeah, and it has started with a vengeance too. Too bad Irsay was so drug addled he failed to find the courage to let the axe go all the way down. (I think he wants a scapegoat for firing Dungy's replacement).
It's going to be a wild off season with all the coaching changes and draft picks. :yes: :smile:
Lots of coaching positions open.
Yup! And I bet there are a few more going to open up as well!
Some asshole commentator on this Texans/Bengals game just said, "If you're going to throw that pass, you gotta' throw it inbounds. Throwing it out of bounds does you no good." Well no shit Sherlock! That asshole makes about 250 grand a year to come up with insightful commentary like that. Where do I get a job like that?
Quote from: Locutus on January 07, 2012, 07:45:55 PM
Some asshole commentator on this Texans/Bengals game just said, "If you're going to throw that pass, you gotta' throw it inbounds. Throwing it out of bounds does you no good." Well no shit Sherlock! That asshole makes about 250 grand a year to come up with insightful commentary like that. Where do I get a job like that?
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Saints and Lions game is shaping up better than I thought it would. . . :yes:
(I expected the Saints to pound the Lions.)
Quote from: Palehorse on January 07, 2012, 10:00:30 PM
Saints and Lions game is shaping up better than I thought it would. . . :yes:
(I expected the Saints to pound the Lions.)
They still may.
Quote from: Locutus on January 07, 2012, 10:42:08 PM
They still may.
Yup. Two scores up with only 9:44 left; and now they got the ball back! :biggrin:
Looks like there are paper Lions as well as Tigers today! :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 07, 2012, 10:49:04 PM
Looks like there are paper Lions as well as Tigers today! :biggrin:
Yup! 28 second half points for the Saints. Not a good day for the felines. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 07, 2012, 10:52:07 PM
Yup! 28 second half points for the Saints. Not a good day for the felines. ;D
Yup, felines go home today! :yes: :biggrin:
Game over. The Saints punch their ticket to San Fran and either the Falcons or the Giants will head to Green Bay.
Game over for Atlanta too, as the Giants are pounding them 24 - 2 with 6.5 mins left in the fourth!
Clearly this years playoffs are not anything worth watching thus far. Makes me wonder about the whole playoff scheme in general. . .
I'm wearing a Green Bay Packer shirt in a bar full of Pittsburgh Steeler fans. And they ain't happy. :spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on January 08, 2012, 06:23:11 PM
I'm wearing a Green Bay Packer shirt in a bar full of Pittsburgh Steeler fans. And they ain't happy. :spooked:
I wouldn't be either. . . IF I were a Steelers fan. . . (Which I am not).
Truthfully, I don't care which of them wins, but it looks like Tebow's skydaddy is listening this evening. . .
Yep. He sure was. :yes:
Tebow just HAPPENED to throw for 316 yards... :spooked:
3:16... :spooked:
His boss is John? (Elway) :spooked:
John 3:16!!!
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! :spooked:
:yes: :razz: ;)
:razz: ;D
Tebow finally became a quarterback -- and, man, how many teams would like to have that offensive line.
He could have eaten a steak dinner back there while he was looking for receivers.
Great play calling by the OC.
The Broncos team beat the Steelers.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 09, 2012, 11:12:57 AM
The Broncos team beat the Steelers.
and Tebow AGREES, here are his tweets after the game:
•We couldn't have done it without all of us working together as one... And yeah, @DemaryiusT is a beast! GB²
Sun, Jan 08, 2012 - 11:09 PM via Twitter for iPhone
•Praise the Lord! Thanks to all my great teammates, coaches and fans...This win was for Bronco Nation!
Sun, Jan 08, 2012 - 11:07 PM via Twitter for iPhone
. . .And we pray to our lord, who we know is American
He reigns from on high
He speaks to us through middlemen
And he shepherds his flock
We sing out and praise his name
He supports us in war
He presides over football games
And the right will prevail
All our troubles will be resolved
We hold faith above all
Unless there's money or sex involved. . . (Eagles - Frail Grasp On the Big Picture)
and what does that have to do with Tebow?
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 09, 2012, 01:06:23 PM
and what does that have to do with Tebow?
As if Gawd cared one damn bit about football! :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 09, 2012, 01:26:23 PM
As if Gawd cared one damn bit about football! :rolleyes:
I for one am not claiming He does......but, what is wrong with a guy, who gives praise to God?
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 09, 2012, 01:29:32 PM
I for one am not claiming He does......but, what is wrong with a guy, who gives praise to God?
Nothing, except he alone is being given the spotlight with which to increase his draw power because of it. There are hundreds of xtian athletes in football, (Jeff Saturday and Tony Dungy come to mind locally), but you don't see the media clamoring to put a spotlight on them do you?
I cannot count the boxing match winners who in the post bout interviews express their thanks to their skydaddy, and yet nothing is made of it. But one quarterback does it and the media goes wild. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
It is NOT about religion or any skydaddy; it is about a team's accomplishments. PERIOD. Keep the skydaddy out of it!
Quote from: Palehorse on January 09, 2012, 01:36:46 PM
Nothing, except he alone is being given the spotlight with which to increase his draw power because of it. There are hundreds of xtian athletes in football, (Jeff Saturday and Tony Dungy come to mind locally), but you don't see the media clamoring to put a spotlight on them do you?
I cannot count the boxing match winners who in the post bout interviews express their thanks to their skydaddy, and yet nothing is made of it. But one quarterback does it and the media goes wild. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
It is NOT about religion or any skydaddy; it is about a team's accomplishments. PERIOD. Keep the skydaddy out of it!
who are you blaming Tebow or the media?
I agree the media is lapping this up like grandma's gravey...........but SOME OUT THERE despise him because of his faith and think oh, let's say an animal abuser like Michael Vick is an alright guy.
The more people crack on him, the more I root for him. HE is a good guy. period. He is NOT a great QB (yet)...but can be very exciting as he proved yesterday.
Actually I've heard members of the media talking about Tebow's religion more than I have Tebow himself talking about it.
Quote from: Locutus on January 09, 2012, 01:57:32 PM
Actually I've heard members of the media talking about Tebow's religion more than I have Tebow himself talking about it.
yeah, me too. But, he is not ashamed of his faith or being a virgin (because of his faith).....He has no problem saying he LOVES the LORD.
I think it is pretty cool. Yes, Jeff Saturday and Tony Dungy are fatastic Christians in my book too, but they are not upcoming QB's with a spotlight on them. He has handled this very well.
Just saying, I think the boy should come out of the closet. I know that gays can be a good athlete cause there is a lot of them. Just like there is a lot of soldiers that are gay. We won't hold it against him, I don't know about God. :rolleyes: :smile:
I heard the guy is married?
(Cannot find anything that confirms that though).
I primarily blame the media, but you have to admit the guy wears his religion on his sleeve; and THAT will set him up for the hypocrites once he proves he is human and makes a mistake!
He's not married, and is apparently remaining a virgin until then due to his religious beliefs. At least that's the story he's sticking to.
FISHER IS OUT. . . He's been snatched up by the Rams!
:finger01: :finger01: :finger01:
....to Jeff Fisher from everyone in South Florida. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2012, 09:50:54 PM
:finger01: :finger01: :finger01:
....to Jeff Fisher from everyone in South Florida. :yes:
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Yeah. . . he can "Ram" it too! :biggrin: ("Love" Indy)
I thought the Indy staff survived the bloodbath.
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2012, 10:29:07 PM
I thought the Indy staff survived the bloodbath.
That is yet to be seen. They just named the new GM this week, so I figure once he gets up to speed, he probably has a nice sharp axe with which he intends to carve out his own ideals. . . :icon_twisted:
He's a young buck as GM types go, and thus I figure he's going to be a lot more aggressive than most Hoosiers are used to seeing; and as a young buck eager to have an impact that moves the team onto the path he sees it traveling.
Irsay states he wants a change in direction. Well, this is where the rubber meets the road, and if he means what he said then I am betting (hoping) the young buck's vision gets a test drive.
Wonder if that change of direction includes Peyton's ouster as well.
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2012, 11:03:50 PM
Wonder if that change of direction includes Peyton's ouster as well.
Good question. My money says Peyton pulls the plug himself based upon long range health concerns. ( I can see Irsay playing the owners card in such a case, and placing Peyton into the coaching staff as a QB coach or offensive coord.).
And like him or hate him, there's no arguing with the string of success Peyton put together since he joined Indpls. The fans love him, and whether you attribute his successes to skill or a golden horseshoe up his 6, the possibility of him passing either along to a promising rookie, or rookies, represents $$ to the Colts organization and the NFL. (And maintaining a Manning presence on the team in any spot, assures at least a few years of loyal fan support, no matter what happens, and $$'s in Irsay's pockets).
I predict he will not kill the golden goose entirely. If he does, the fans may actually load the Mayflower trucks themselves! :biggrin:
Really? I'm seeing a lot of rumors/suppositions that place Peyton in another franchise next year. Should be an interesting off season for sure.
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2012, 11:21:14 PM
Really? I'm seeing a lot of rumors/suppositions that place Peyton in another franchise next year. Should be an interesting off season for sure.
Yeah, I'm hearing / reading the same. I attribute it to "wishful thinking" and pure speculation. I could be wrong though.
Irsay may be drug addled, but I don't think he'll risk a stadium full of "frienenmies" that killing the goose will certainly produce; along with an eventual mutiny that will deplete his coffers.
Indy fans may be somewhat delusional themselves, but one thing is for sure; once they become as supportive of a player as they are of Manning, they will not be shy about "punishing" the team/owner if he/they make a decision that they disagree with. And Irsay knows it too.
Before the Manning era the Colts were struggling financially in Indpls, and tickets to any game were a dime a dozen. The stands resembled a dog with mange there were so many empty seats. (Harbaugh briefly changed that). Manning filled the stadium, and suddenly there was a years long waiting list for season tickets. The mange will return if he doesn't get this right. . . :yes:
Looks like the Saints are in the throwback days of the "ain'ts"!
49ers are leading 14 zip already!
But they're right back in it.
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2012, 05:58:14 PM
But they're right back in it.
We'll see. . . Niners are VERY aggressive and that may make the difference. . .
Three point game now.
I have never seen Brees throw so many incompletions. The Niners are all over him like white on rice.
The Saints offensive line had better get its act together or they will be done soon. . .
I think if SF scores a TD here, the Saints are done.
P.S. it's almost Tebow time! ;D
But they don't. 3 points again.
If the Saints don't do it on this drive they are toast!
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2012, 07:36:05 PM
. . .
P.S. it's almost Tebow time! ;D
:pope: :pope: :pope: :pope: :pope:
Sproles. . .gets it. . .
Sproles is fast!! That 'effer can run!
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2012, 07:47:38 PM
Sproles is fast!! That 'effer can run!
No doubt, but if they let the niners within FG range, they'll be marching nowhere but home!
We need Henry Hawk here for this live commentary. :rotfl:
And BOOM!! Just like that! Inside the 30!
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2012, 07:49:14 PM
We need Henry Hawk here for this live commentary. :rotfl:
:biggrin:
Umm. . . too late. . . I say if the Saints can't do it, then ol Jeebus is prolly not going to either!
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2012, 07:50:05 PM
And BOOM!! Just like that! Inside the 30!
Yup. They are done. . .
http://www.youtube.com/v/kyFyAqLtHq8
Quote from: Palehorse on January 14, 2012, 07:50:23 PM
:biggrin:
Umm. . . too late. . . I say if the Saints can't do it, then ol Jeebus is prolly not going to either!
Jeebus ain't playing the 49ers. He's got the Pats to worry about.
TD San Fran!
Yeah but his posse the Saint's ain't gettin it done, so my guess the head honcho is takin the night off too!
2 minute drill and its done!
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
You sure Jeebus isn't in this game?? TD Saints!! :rotfl:
And 2 points!
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And again they let them into FG range; this time with 41 ticks on the tocker!
Can you say OT? :biggrin:
This game is insane!!
Oh but wait! Yeah, it is over now for sure! Buh Bye Saints! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
No OT!! TOUCHDOWN. !!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/v/kyFyAqLtHq8
Get ready for the sermon!
Tebow time!!! :yes:
1:51 into it, Brady takes them across the line!
Jeebus just fumbled. ;D
LMAO!
This was posted by one of my FB friends. . . it could have come from some of us here!
Ooooh I hope Jeebus isn't focusing ALL his attention on little Timmy Tebow! Wouldn't want to get blown up by, say, stray cosmic debris or anything while he's busy making sure touchdowns happen.
:biggrin:
I think Jeebus is gona hafta break Brady's leg to stop the Pats. . .
Two touchdowns now. . . :biggrin:
Jeezus guided Brady's pass into the Bronco's hands. Never count Jeezus out of the game!! :rotfl:
And he's now back in the game!
Guess Jeebus not only left Chicago, but he left Gillette Stadium too! :biggrin:
(And he ain't bound for New Orleans neither!) So ZZ lied! Huh hey yeahhhhhh!
http://www.youtube.com/v/jV5ioewi4pk
I can see the headline in the Christian Science Monitor now:
"Tom Brady is the Anti-Christ"
And I won't argue with them. . . (I been a Brady hater for many years now). :biggrin: :biggrin:
:rotfl:
Tebow time is over.
No doubt. . .
42 - 10 and Brady is still in too. . . :rolleyes:
I deep fried some butterfly shrimp, ate them, and played with my grandson the whole time Brady was pounding them in the first half! :biggrin:
Wow. . . Baltimore shot out of the gate quick today! Houston - you have a problem!
17 - 3 Baltimore - Looks like this one may be another slaughter. . .
Tight at the half though. Houston is going to have to pick it up in the second half if they want to advance!
(Looking forward to the Pack verses the Giants - I predict Clay Matthews has a career game).
Go Pack!!
Watching football today in the most beautiful setting imaginable. Outdoors in near perfect weather.
Texans keep misfiring. . .
I, am watching football too. . . indoors though. . .
And again. . . Ed Reed spoils things for the Texans. . . Buh Bye Texans!
Game over for the Texans.
Meat Loaf for dinner and then it is on to the Pack! :yes:
If the Packers come to Indianapolis, I am going to buy a Green Bay Sweatshirt and wear it! :biggrin: :yes:
I keep forgetting that this is playoff football, and ANYTHING can happen in a close contest! :biggrin:
Good!!
Looks like the Texans may get another chance. Maybe a "Hail Jeezus!"
Naw. . . they are off to that great off-season BBQ . . .
Now, I just hope the Ravens can beat the Pats! :spooked:
Already, the media jackwagons are spewing about a "Harbaugh vs Harbaugh" Superbowl in Indpls. . . :rolleyes:
And now you see who I am hoping comes to Indpls! :biggrin:
The Pack had better tighten up! Manning is burning them!
The Pack is beating themselves! 20-10 NY at the half, and they just turned over the ball again! :mad:
Buh Bye Pack!
Yup! Same crap that beat them in KC beat them at home today.
Hey if big brother can't do it, then little bro Eli will step up and get the job done!!!
Maybe the should NOT have rested Aaron.....he just did not seem to be in sync.
Same thing happend a couple of years ago with Peyton....they sat him and then got stomped in the playoffs.
9 or 10 dropped passes didn't help.
A defense that couldn't stop a baby buggy wasn't too cool.
And Eli hitting his stride was the crusher.
FTW is right. The dropped passes killed them, and their defense has been a bit suspect all season. They put zero pressure on Eli for the whole first half. Hated to see them go, but the Pack weren't the better of the two teams on the field yesterday.
Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos suffered a crushing defeat Saturday to the New England Patriots in the playoffs, but Tebow Time may not be over.
CBS has reached out to the star quarterback to be a guest analyst for the remainder of the playoffs, according to news reports.
"We've had conversations with his people," CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus said Sunday, according to USA Today. "We have a request in. We haven't heard back."
And you thought Tebow would finally have time to attend Sunday church services...
On Saturday, the Broncos got creamed by the New England Patriots 45-10. For all intents and purposes, the game was over by halftime with the Pats went up 35-7. Tebow fans, and perhaps only the most ardent believers, might have tuned in late into the third quarter hoping for a miracle.
It didn't happen.
He had one of his worst games of the season, completing only nine passes for 136 yards and getting sacked five times. Usually a threat with his feet, the quarterback finished with only 13 yards on the ground.
Still, Denver coach John Fox said he couldn't help but praise the quarterback, who turned a 1-5 start into a 9-9 finish, including a spectacular overtime playoff win against Pittsburgh.
"I was really proud where he started and where he brought this team," Fox said Saturday night, accordng to the Denver Post. "We are a work in progress. We have got a lot of work to do, and that hasn't changed. The two matchups we had (this season) against the New England Patriots, I think it is evident that we have work to do."
After Saturday's loss, Tebow hinted that all the fanfare associated with him may have been a bit too much.
"Sometimes you definitely don't want it all. You'd like to just go to dinner, hang out with friends and just be a normal 24-year-old... so that makes it sometimes hard," Tebow said, according to the Denver Post. "But I wouldn't change it for the world."
In the end, Tebow is clearly the NFL's most popular player. He leaves the field with a nationwide congregation of fans Tebowing all over the place (Aaron Rodgers' "belt motion" just never caught on), unanswered questions about his passing game and a religious fervor of expectations for the Broncos next season.
On Saturday, Tebow updated his Facebook status with the Biblical message, "Romans 8:37-39 GB²." The verses basically say that nothing can separate us from God's love.
He may not be your quarterback, but did he rock the NFL's world this season? We've got to say amen to that.
http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/01/16/his-season-over-its-still-tebow-time?hpt=hp_bn13
:rolleyes:
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 16, 2012, 09:26:35 AM
9 or 10 dropped passes didn't help.
A defense that couldn't stop a baby buggy wasn't too cool.
And Eli hitting his stride was the crusher.
Exactly! :yes: Had those passes been caught, the outcome would have been much closer to say the least. Had the defense been able to get penetration and rattle Eli, the outcome would have been reversed. But the bottom line is they did not.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 16, 2012, 08:04:15 AM
Hey if big brother can't do it, then little bro Eli will step up and get the job done!!!
Maybe the should NOT have rested Aaron.....he just did not seem to be in sync.
Same thing happend a couple of years ago with Peyton....they sat him and then got stomped in the playoffs.
Yup. I tend to agree with this. These teams who exercise the "rest theory" always seem to be rusty when the players are returned to the field. Now, many will say it is hogwash and perhaps it is, but the way to eliminate it as a possibility is to play them.
Look at what the Pats did with Brady. They played him into the 4th quarter despite a commanding lead and the fact that the rest of the team was manhandling their opponent. And they'll come out next weekend loaded for bear again.
Giving them a quarter off late in the game makes more sense.
I know that if I work out for days on end, and work through the initial stiffness and soreness, I am fine; until I stop. When I stop the stiffness and soreness return at an increased level, to the point that when I resume activity, I can not execute at the level and with the effectiveness I possessed before the break.
Look at the teams with the bye weeks. More often than not they come back the following week and are lethargic at best, despite team workouts that are held game weeks and bye weeks.
Once your body gets used to performing at a higher level, when you reduce that level the reaction of your body to the reduced levels of activity makes getting back to it a lot harder.
It just makes sense. With horses that are raced, they are run, jogged, and hot walked every day, no exceptions unless they are injured. Why? Because of the very same thing!
That is my point....and yes, dropping those passes surely did not help...but, they are out all the same.
could there be a Harbaugh Bowl? Could Jim be coming back home to Indy?
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 16, 2012, 01:06:40 PM
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could there be a Harbaugh Bowl? Could Jim be coming back home to Indy?
I doubt it.
Quote from: Palehorse on January 16, 2012, 01:23:48 PM
I doubt it.
I certainly think 49'ers are capable of beating the Giants....Not sure if ravens can beat the pats though.....I think it would be a great SB though.
CALDWELL...................................................GONE!
Another necessary change!
:yes:
This is going to be an interesting off season to say the least.
The Colts organization needs to get this right on all fronts.
With guys like Saturday potentially retiring, some large holes are going to open up!
I am hearing Wade Phillips name being tossed about as replacement for Caldwell. They bring that sorry POS in at ANY position and I'll swear off the Colts! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
In addition, that peckerwood looks too much like Gingrich !!!
:kneel:
Do you think the Republican state house will put in the Anti-Smoker law before the Super Bowl Starts. :haha: :haha:
Damn the Republican like freedom, freedom from stupid laws. :zoners: :haha: :haha:
:love: Just love the new smilies. :love:
One thing is for sure, the blood letting continues at Camp Colts. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 18, 2012, 01:16:25 PM
I am hearing Wade Phillips name being tossed about as replacement for Caldwell. They bring that sorry POS in at ANY position and I'll swear off the Colts! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
:kneel:
I am with you on that....maybe if they got his dad, BUM Phillips....it would at least be more interesting!
Quote from: Palehorse on January 19, 2012, 12:34:10 PM
One thing is for sure, the blood letting continues at Camp Colts. :yes:
IMHO, that's exactly why Irsay hired Grigson. He's there to do Irsay's dirty work so Irsay can keep his hands clean, and if the fans complain he can blame it on Grigson and Grigson's youth and lack of experience with the added plus that Grigson is expendable.
In that scenario, I look to see Peyton gone.
Ravens and Pats all tied up with 6 min to go in the first half! Good game thus far!
But the Ravens should be ahead by a couple of scores if they'd have been able to really take advantage of turnovers.
I DIDN'T EVEN THINK OF FOOTBALL TODAY!
UNTIL YOUR POST PH!
NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD LIVE TO SEE THE DAY!
WHEN I FORGOT ALL ABOUT FOOTBALL ON SUNDAY!
I GUESS I AM EVOLVING AND GROWING UP!
WHEN SUNDAY FOOTBALL NO LONGER MEANS ANYTHING TO ME!
I GUESS I JUST FIND THE WORDS AND TEACHINGS OF TD JAKES MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE ARROGANCE AND IGNORANCE OF THE PRESS BOOTH!
MORE INTELLECTUAL FOOD FOR THE BRAIN!
THE PHRASE USED TO BE DUMB JOCKS!
THAT ROLE HAS MOVED TO THE PRESS BOX!
THE INTELLIGENCE IS ON THE FIELD AND SIDELINES IN THE FOOTBALL OF TODAY!
Indeed!
I get more frustrated by the ignorant commentary of the play by play announcers and color commentary talking heads than anything else these days!
And now here comes New England. . . :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
4th and 3 and the Ravens season is on the line with just over 2 min. in the 4th quarter. A FG would tie it and that would be a 53+ yarder, which their kicker just doesn't have the leg for. . .
Here . . . we. . . go. . .
Flacco sucks!
I just HATE that Brady is going to be playing in the super bowl in Lucas Oil Stadium! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Damn. . . :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
So much for the Harbaugh bowl! :biggrin:
Lonely locker room for Billy Cundiff of the Ravens and Kyle Williams of the 49ers. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 22, 2012, 06:12:57 PM
So much for the Harbaugh bowl! :biggrin:
DAMN!
I guess a freaking repeat will have to do.
It's the "No-baugh" bowl! :biggrin: (har har har!)
Not planning on going to the big game but it sure is nice to be able to look out of the windows of our office tower and see the amazing transformation going on downtown! I was in a meeting yesterday and could clearly see one of the big screens at the stadium...on and playing football footage the entire time. Getting in and out of the parking garage promises to become more and more of a pain in the ass but I'll be taking a couple of days off toward the end of next week and will enjoy my full, free access to my regular reserved parking in the garage at the corner of Illinois and Maryland streets for the festivities!
Members of the national news media (lamestream media to some) are already showing up in Indy and, because of the concentrated nature of our downtown area and the proximity of not only the Super Bowl village but a wide variety of other cultural points of interest we have that are within walking distance, are saying that Indianapolis is the best city in which they've ever attended a Super Bowl! Shine on, you crazy diamond!
Congratulations to Indy. A Super Bowl is an awesome thing to come to town!
Take some time to enjoy some of the side events even if you don't have tickets to the game itself.
I heard Terry Bradshaw and his crew go on and on about how much they love Indy and they are looking forward to being there. St. Elmo's better be gearing up, they all brought up that place.
My youngest son and I, are going down to hang out and partake in some of the fun on the saturday before the big game.
The company I work for is jumping through hoops right now taking care of last minute work that needs to be done for this event.
Now, if we can keep this weather we are currently having to hang around another week, we might pull this thing off!
Chuck Pagano named head coach of the Colts. He was defensive coord for the Ravens this year.
And this just in, it sounds like Irsay is a tad bit miffed over 18's comments to the indy star about his rehab environment being less than ideal due to the bloodletting going on at Colts HQ.
Me thinks that 18's "luck" may be wearing thin with the Colts!
18'S THE TEAM LEADER!
HE IS SUPPOSED TO SPEAK THE MIND OF THE TEAM!
BUT THEN AGAIN!
I AM A MANNING FAN!
THE ONLY PLAYER I EVER WATCHED JUST TO WATCH AND NOT ROOT FOR THE TEAM?
ARCHIE!
ARCHIE WAS ALWAYS A QUARTERBACK WITH NO LINE TO PROTECT HIM!
ONCE THE BALL WAS HIKED!
HE WAS ON HIS OWN!
BEST QB IN THE MANNING FAMILY?
ARCHIE!
HE WAS PEYTON WITH LEGS AND ESCAPABILITY!!
NOT TRASHING PEYTON!
I STILL BELIEVE HE IS THE SMARTEST QB IN THE GAME!
WITH DAMN GOOD EYES AND MIND!
THE ARM SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!
AND I AM ENJOYING WATCHING ELI GROW!
BUT THE CLOSEST TO PEYTON
NOW STANDS IN THE POSITION ARCHIE DID!
NOW BRADY?
HE CAN WIN WITH A HEALTHY TEAM!
WITHOUT ONE HE STRUGGLES!
NOT SAYING HE IS NOT ONE OF THE BEST!
BUT HE IS NO BRET FAVRE!
WHO BELONGS IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS THE OTHERS!
HE WAS THE QB THAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE TO A TEAM!
THESE ARE THE GUYS WHO COULD COME TO A GOOD YOUNG TEAM!
AND MAKE THEM PLAY LIKE A TEAM OF VETERANS!
AND TAKE AN INJURED TEAM TO THE PLAYOFFS AND BEYOND!
THEY ARE TEAM LEADERS!
BUT THEY ARE NOT THE TEAM!
NEW ENGLAND CAN WIN WITHOUT BRADY!
BRADY WOULDN'T WIN WITHOUT NEW ENGLAND!
AND THAT IS WHY I RESPECT HIM!
HE UNDERSTANDS WITHOUT THE TEAM:
HE AIN'T!
EVEN THOUGH THE EAST COAST MEDIA BELIEVES HE IS THE ENTIRE FUCKING TEAM STANDING ON THE FIELD ALONE!
I DON'T FAULT BRADY FOR THAT!
HE PUTS TEAM FIRST AS EVERYONE ELSE IS CONCENTRATING ON HIM!
THEY SAY>>>>HE!
HE SAYS WE!
THE REASON I RESPECT HIM!
AS MUCH AS ALL OF THE ABOVE!
JUST CAN'T STAND THEIR FUCKING COACH!
WHICH SOURS ME ON THE TEAM!
I agree surrounding Peyton, but the problem is I suspect so do a major portion of Colts fans; and I believe Irsay will doom his team to financial ruin if he releases Manning. Healthy or not. The man has shown his ability not through talk, but through action. His record speaks for itself.
I cannot stomach the Patriots. And Brady suffers from the team imposed stigma via the cheating incident. Right,wrong, or indifferent, I dislike Brady for being party to that cheating, and for his arrogance. I consider him a punk.
I know this one will raise the blood pressure of followsthewolf: (I'd link to it but too much work on the phone).
I paraphrase, but I believe it was Kravitz in today's Indystar the writes; . . ".too bad Pagano cannot load Ray Lewis onto the Mayflower truck (and another player whose name escapes me at the moment) and bring them with him."
http://www.indystar.com/section/sports?odyssey=nav|p|sports (http://www.indystar.com/section/sports?odyssey=nav%7Cp%7Csports)
My first five minute impression of Pagano is........I like him. He has a sense of humor, and seems very passionate about building a "team".
I would not be surprised to see a few of the Baltimore free agents jump on the Mayflower...they have several defensive players whose contract is up.
A controversy is already brewing between Irsay and Peyton...Peyton made a comment that there is a very negative attitude going on in camp....and Irsay did NOT like those comments and made it clear on the radio.
Going to get interesting, that is for sure!
Quote from: Palehorse on January 26, 2012, 08:25:40 PM
I know this one will raise the blood pressure of followsthewolf: (I'd link to it but too much work on the phone).
I paraphrase, but I believe it was Kravitz in today's Indystar the writes; . . ".too bad Pagano cannot load Ray Lewis onto the Mayflower truck (and another player whose name escapes me at the moment) and bring them with him."
http://www.indystar.com/section/sports?odyssey=nav|p|sports (http://www.indystar.com/section/sports?odyssey=nav%7Cp%7Csports)
I'm not sure why my blood pressure should go up, except that Ray Lewis should have been put behind bars a long time ago for a long time to come.
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I'm not sure why my blood pressure should go up, except that Ray Lewis should have been put behind bars a long time ago for a long time to come.
Ding ding ding! We have a winnah!
I will say one thing; if fate has any sense of justice then it will assure that Kravitz is made to retract every damn bit of the sensationalistic speculation he has been spewing over the past 6 weeks in the Indy Star and on the airwaves.
Unless that jackwagon has some super secret squirrel inside line on the medical condition of Peyton Manning, and the future plans of the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, he is doing nothing more than preying upon the emotions of Colts fans with an eye toward increasing his own personal wealth instead of executing any level of journalism.
Manning's medical condition is between him, his doctors, and the team; period. And Kravitz's unabashed meddling in the situation is doing nothing to help anyone but himself; and serving to do nothing but stir up local fans at a point in time when the very city in which we live is going to be front and center upon the global stage as we host the super bowl. (How can anything positive come from Indianapolis and its residents being perceived as a bunch of babbling idiots who dance at the whims of a journalistic hack, and his self serving speculation?)
Kravitz's personal choice to use Manning, the Colts organization, and Irsay, as puppets with which to drum up some attention that he hopes will shine his personal brass on a global stage is shameless. And injecting himself into personal and professional relationships that have, to this point been very harmonious, is unacceptable. In the span of one week his agenda has served to inject unnecessary emotions not just within the fans, but within the professional relationship between a future hall of fame quarterback and team ownership.
Manning's future is a decision that is up to the team, his doctors, and Manning himself. It's potential to end badly in the eyes of the fans is nothing compared to the personal impact upon Manning and the team morale and mechanics. There is no need to make things worse on everyone concerned by speculating and inflaming the situation.
Bad move Kravitz. VERY bad!
Caldwell is going to the Ravens as an offensive coordinator! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Oh now THAT'S funny!!! :biggrin:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/03/us/indianapolis-super-bowl/index.html?hpt=hp_c1 (http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/03/us/indianapolis-super-bowl/index.html?hpt=hp_c1)
This article offers a rather favorable early review of Indy's hosting of the Superbowl this year. Unfortunately, it also pours some fuel on some misperceptions surrounding the State of Indiana and its inhabitants, as well as the Manning situation.
One plus is the pictures they include in the slide show. One of them features my favorite purveyor of steaks in this city, St Elmo. Nice to see them get a national plug. :smile:
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Owner: United States Of America
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:ouch: :uncle: :para: :hunt:
GO GIANTS!
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Madonna is looking pretty good for a 53 year old.
Quote from: Exterminator on February 04, 2012, 05:44:35 PM
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Homeland Security chopper?
While Madonna makes me want to puke, I will say that this half time show was one of the best ones, visually, that I have seen in a number of years. (And yes, that includes the year of the wardrobe malfunction!)
I just looked that chopper up and it's registered to US Customs and Border Protection configured for VIP transport.
Quote from: Locutus on February 05, 2012, 08:25:20 PM
I just looked that chopper up and it's registered to US Customs and Border Protection configured for VIP transport.
Probably a republican not wanting to mingle with the commoners!
Announcer - "There's Olivia Manning and (whatever Eli's wife's name is), and Archie is in the background pacing. . . I'm sure Peyton is around here somewhere. . ."
Me - "Yeah, he's in the locker room taking a dump in Brady's locker, and pissing into his shoes." :biggrin:
Pats have Cruz control on. . . :mad:
Welker's a wanker!
Manning to MANNINGHAM! 8) 8) 8) 8)
2 point difference with 1:09 left. 2nd and goal and Giants score a TD! :big grin:
Now Brady get the ball back. . . :spooked:
5 seconds left until the Giants win!
NY GIANTS WIN SUPER BOWL XLVI!
:food4: :food5:
Yay! Peyton's brother dishes in to the Pats in Indy! Great game 'til the very end and a great way to top off an amazing week in Indianapolis!
Couldn't agree more Ex!
This game leaves me feeling great in knowing that the Giants and Eli Manning punked the Patriots in Peyton Manning's house! :biggrin:
Quote from: Exterminator on February 05, 2012, 10:08:20 PM
Yay! Peyton's brother dishes it to the Pats in Indy! Great game 'til the very end and a great way to top off an amazing week in Indianapolis!
Quote from: Locutus on February 05, 2012, 08:25:20 PM
I just looked that chopper up and it's registered to US Customs and Border Protection configured for VIP transport.
Homeland Security is part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and this helicopter spent hours hovering over Superbowl Village crabbing slowly while scanning the crowd so I doubt it was transporting any VIP's.
Quote from: Exterminator on February 06, 2012, 10:18:13 AM
Homeland Security is part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and this helicopter spent hours hovering over Superbowl Village crabbing slowly while scanning the crowd so I doubt it was transporting any VIP's.
Well if that's what it was doing, then you're probably right.
Quote from: Locutus on February 06, 2012, 12:36:14 PM
Well if that's what it was doing, then you're probably right.
LOL...yeah, I took that picture from the top of a parking garage and was sure the feds would be coming up the ramps after me before I could get out. :biggrin:
Quote from: Exterminator on February 06, 2012, 12:49:16 PM
LOL...yeah, I took that picture from the top of a parking garage and was sure the feds would be coming up the ramps after me before I could get out. :biggrin:
I'll bet. And they do show up. I was staying at a Residence Inn in Rosslyn, right across the Potomac from DC one time and took it upon myself to replace the batteries in a handheld GPS unit around midnight one night while standing in front of my hotel window. Less than 15 minutes later, I was paid a visit by 2 Pentagon Police officers who wanted to know what I was "filming" from my window. :spooked:
Quote from: Exterminator on February 06, 2012, 10:18:13 AM
Homeland Security is part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and this helicopter spent hours hovering over Superbowl Village crabbing slowly while scanning the crowd so I doubt it was transporting any VIP's.
Face recognition software validation run no doubt!
Hey, where was Tebow. The way the Hawk talked he was going to be down here at the Super Bowl. :wink: :biggrin:
Quote from: The Troll on February 07, 2012, 04:22:07 PM
Hey, where was Tebow. The way the Hawk talked he was going to be down here at the Super Bowl. :wink: :biggrin:
He was!
Quote from: Exterminator on February 07, 2012, 04:24:09 PM
He was!
On the field as Jesus's quarterback? :wink: :smile:
Quote from: The Troll on February 07, 2012, 05:23:05 PM
On the field as Jesus's quarterback? :wink: :smile:
No but he was on Jimmy Fallon's show as...well...Tim Tebow? Seems like a nice kid...does a lot of good things for others.
Quote from: Exterminator on February 07, 2012, 07:00:34 PM
No but he was on Jimmy Fallon's show as...well...Tim Tebow? Seems like a nice kid...does a lot of good things for others.
Let us :pray: :preach: :pope: and let's fly the Holy Ghost :ghost: :whatever:
Wonder what the Saints' bounty will be if they end up playing Peyton next season. :rotfl:
Reports are that after spending 6 hours with the Titans yesterday, Peyton Manning was offered a "contract for life" to join the team.
I've hated the Titans since they became a franchise. . . I may have to rethink that if they end up with Manning. . .
Oh, and anybody else hear about the Denver offer to Manning to reactivate number 18, (previously retired in honor of a former player), if he joined their team? :rolleyes:
All this over a man who has 3, maybe 4 good years left in him if that. Plus, one wrong hit and it's turn out the lights, the party's over.
Quote from: Locutus on March 15, 2012, 12:15:25 PM
All this over a man who has 3, maybe 4 good years left in him if that. Plus, one wrong hit and it's turn out the lights, the party's over.
Agreed. Only knowing what is public though, I have to believe that Manning is making an informed decision with an abundance of caution. He doesn't strike me as one to make a rash decision. . . So it may be another 3 - 4 years with another team, and perhaps another SB ring or two.
I'm thinking that if it were me in his position I'd throw in the towel and pursue a coaching career. . .
Quote from: Locutus on March 15, 2012, 12:15:25 PM
All this over a man who has 3, maybe 4 good years left in him if that. Plus, one wrong hit and it's turn out the lights, the party's over.
It is a gamble, but he IS perhaps arguably the best QB to play the game....and could bring another SB to the right team.
Manning going to Denver - - - buh bye Tebow!
Quote from: Palehorse on March 19, 2012, 12:01:37 PM
- - - buh bye Tebow!
Watch that ass end up in Miami. :mad: I'm still pissed about not getting Matt Flynn either.
Speaking of Miami, the ownership of the Dolphins is absolutely loathed around here. This young kid pretty much sums it up right here:
An Open Letter to Miami Dolphins' Owner Stephen Ross
Dear Mr. Ross,
I've been a Dolphins fan for the last 21 of my 26 years. I don't know how it happened, I've always lived in New York. Although I tell people it was Marino, my earliest memories of watching the team were with Scott Mitchell running the offense. I've stayed with the team through everything, but now I'm not so sure. Now, I'm fed up.
I've come to realize the ultimate fear of any sports fan isn't annual futility, or the loss of a star player. Even when those things happen, there's still hope—hope that next year a new star will rise and the team can finally make that turn to glory. The greatest fear a fan has is when there is no hope, no chance for success now or later. That, Stephen, can only happen with one thing: bad ownership.
There is nothing more frightening to a fan than rooting for a team with a bad owner. Bad players can be cut, bad coaches can be fired. A bad GM or a poor front office, whose philosophy on how to run a team may be arcane at best and terrible at worst, can be replaced. But there's no replacing a bad owner.
No amount of futility, no amount of fan furor can rid teams of their owners. It's the reality Knicks fans have dealt with for years. While Isiah Thomas was given carte blanche to run the team into the ground, the Dolan's were nowhere to be found, too busy forcing their way onto the stages of NYC jazz clubs to let loose and have fun.
Ask an Orioles fan about Peter Angelos, or a Redskins fan what it's like to have Dan Snyder as an owner. I bet most responses won't be good for either, sort of like their teams. But at least when it comes to Snyder, when he wants his man—be it a high-priced free agent or big-name coach—he gets him.
You won't sign Peyton Manning, of that I'm fairly certain. You know how I know? Because you're a loser. Just ask Jim Harbaugh, Bill Cowher or John Gruden. Each one of them was so put off by the way you handled Tony Sparano that they were disinterested in your big-money offers.
Or you could ask Jeff Fisher. Jeff Fisher would rather take less money and deal with potentially relocating another franchise than work for you, all because you show loyalty to a GM who has one winning season out of four under his belt, and who has embarrassed the franchise by asking a potential draft pick inappropriate questions about his mother. Classy stuff, Steve.
But that's only the beginning. You're also a loser because you think celebrity partial owners are a draw. Do you seriously think one person has ever gone to a Dolphins game because Venus Williams owns a piece of the team? Do you think it looks good when Marc Anthony and Will Smith are palling around in the owners box while your team is getting blown out by New England? Seems pretty stupid to me.
You're a loser because you showed Jason Taylor, the franchise's greatest defensive player, a fraction of the loyalty he's shown the Dolphins. You're a loser because you just traded away the best player on your offense (Brandon Marshall) for a pittance.
Did you really do that to lure Manning? Are you really allowing a player who isn't even on your roster (and may never be on your roster) to decide your personnel? A few weeks ago you told us we were a quarterback away from contention. Surely now you'd agree, we're a QB and a stud wide receiver away.
You're a loser because since Manning was released by the Colts, you went from the proverbial front runner (he does live down there you know) to almost out of the running completely, without even talking to the guy. You salivated over Peyton, told anyone that would listen he's your top priority, even if bringing him in would undermine your new head coach's offensive philosophy (nice one there, too). Just five days after his release, you were lucky to even get a meeting with him.
You're a loser, Steve, because that is all you've done since buying this team.
Now, I hope I'm wrong here. I hope I'm wrong about you and about Peyton. I hope next year I'm watching the Colts: South Beach, with Manning to Reggie Wayne and maybe even Dallas Clark. I hope trading Marshall is like staring at one of those magic eye pictures: If you stare long enough, it finally becomes clear and you see something cool.
But I have to say right now, my hopes aren't too high. My gut reaction when I heard about Marshall was to drop the team I love out of hopelessness, but I'm sticking around, at least for now because that's what fans do. You're off to a bad start Steve, but the recipe for success isn't too hard to fathom. Just win.
Sincerely,
Bryant Daniels
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1103503-an-open-letter-to-miami-dolphins-owner-stephen-ross
And it is also speculated that Jeff Saturday may very well go to Denver along with Manning!
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7709195/2012-nfl-free-agency-barring-snag-peyton-manning-picks-denver-broncos-sources-say (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7709195/2012-nfl-free-agency-barring-snag-peyton-manning-picks-denver-broncos-sources-say)
Quote from: Locutus on March 19, 2012, 12:09:12 PM
Watch that ass end up in Miami. :mad: I'm still pissed about not getting Matt Flynn either.
That is likely to be exactly what happens! :spooked:
And I've read a lot about the Miami fans loathing of team ownership. . . I feel their pain. I felt that way while a Bears fan when McCasky (sic) threw "nickels around like manhole covers". :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on March 19, 2012, 12:09:12 PM
Watch that ass end up in Miami. :mad: I'm still pissed about not getting Matt Flynn either.
:biggrin: I have just read at least 2 or 3 speculative comments in the media stating Tebow will go to Miami or Jax. . .
Better stock up on some nerve meds Locutus! :spooked:
As for me, I may become a Denver fan. . . after all I am an NFL whore yah know! :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on March 19, 2012, 12:11:33 PM
Speaking of Miami, the ownership of the Dolphins is absolutely loathed around here. . .
I guess I just really was not very aware of just how bad things are with the phins in Miami! I talked to a few people today, life long phin fans every single one of them, and they are absolutely ready to burn that guy at the stake! I don't recall Chicago fans ever being that pissed despite McCasky's cheap assed ways!
It's a bit shocking actually! I recall Miami's glory days and to discover things are so bad surrounding fan morale is unbelievable! :yes:
BREAKING NEWS!
Manning has landed in Denver, (physically), purportedly to put his signature to a 5 year, 96 million dollar contract with the Denver Broncos.
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
(I am amazed how this is such a newsworthy item that it rates a "breaking news" status)
It's definite, he will be a Bronco and will keep #18 on his jersey. I am really going to miss him playing with the Colts. Hope he does well.
I would like to know what the real story about him leaving. I wouldn't put anything pass Jim Irsy.
ROTFLMFAO!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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Quote from: Locutus on March 20, 2012, 11:55:40 PM
ROTFLMFAO!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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:food24: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Excellent! 8)
You know there has been a LOT of talk about Manning's future, especially within the media, water coolers, and coffee pots in Indianapolis over the last year or so. Most of that talk has surrounded how "broken" he is and how "short term" his future prospects are. . . I include myself in that majority group.
What has not been spoken about much is the "what if" scenario surrounding him being totally back at some point. What if he takes off right where he left off, starting with snap one with the Broncos? What if he takes them to the big show, once, twice, or even three times over the next 4-6 years?
What if he actually takes Denver to the top of their game, as he did with Indy, and ends his career with enough championship rings to fill the fingers of one hand?
How friggin stupid are the Colts going to look? How betrayed are the Colts fans going to feel? (by the Colts)
Granted, looking at historic QB's who were at the helm of dynasty teams, and then were traded, the odds don't seem to be in favor of this happening. But then again, the exception exists to prove the rule right?
And I have to say, with so many teams top medical personnel having gone over the man, and his medical records, and providing their respective stamps of approval without fail, one has to consider that with so many doctors agreeing on something there has to be something very real there. . .
I know a few long time Denver fans who have absolutely hated Peyton Manning; I wonder how they'll feel about him should he prove to be the exception that proves the rule?
Fate has a quirky way of arriving in the strangest of settings, and in the NFL things do not get much stranger than the "Manning Drama" the last couple of years have turned out to be.
It may end up being a big fiasco, and the odds say that is exactly what it will be. But what if????
Quote from: Locutus on March 20, 2012, 11:55:40 PM
ROTFLMFAO!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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This is one of the funniest posts I've seen in many moons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I SO wish I'd thought of that!!!
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I am very happy for Manning....though I would have loved to see him retire five years from now with the colts.....Palehorse, you bring up a great question with the "what if" scenerio.
My take is, that I understand where Irsay is coming from....IF, Andrew Luck would NOT be available for the Colts to grab, I think taking a chance on Manning would have been absolute. From what many, if not most of the "so-called" experts are claiming that Luck is a rare breed with amazing talent. Had Irsay passed his chance on Luck and kept Manning we can take a look at another "what if" scenerio.....Luck becomes the next "Manning" and Manning perhaps never returns to the caliber of player he once was.....THEN how mad would the Colts fans be?
I am now, a Colts fan, a Bronco's fan and of course, my heart is always with da Bears!.....so having three teams to follow with a passion this next year will only satisfy my thirst for the game even more.
Tebow to the Jets!
And Sean Payton was suspended for one year for the bounty program. Without pay too!
If Denver can provide a good defense to keep them from Manning, they're going to be a killer team. :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on March 21, 2012, 01:47:34 PM
And Sean Payton was suspended for one year for the bounty program. Without pay too!
WOW!! I like Sean Payton tooo!! There is a fine line on this whole bounty program.....I like to know more about the specifics of what he did wrong.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 21, 2012, 02:27:20 PM
WOW!! I like Sean Payton tooo!! There is a fine line on this whole bounty program.....I like to know more about the specifics of what he did wrong.
Probably aiding and abetting at worst, or simply turning a blind eye at a minimum.
I just hope the ruling gets the attention of everyone in every sport, at every level. We all need to think about what we encourage and what we reward.
Quote from: Locutus on March 21, 2012, 02:30:00 PM
Probably aiding and abetting at worst, or simply turning a blind eye at a minimum.
I just hope the ruling gets the attention of everyone in every sport, at every level. We all need to think about what we encourage and what we reward.
I agree........but, every player out there is trying their best to HIT the QB as hard as they can....to have him, leave the game if at all possible. I'm sure EVERY coach in the league WANTS his defense to attack the QB with every ounce of their might.....to have the backup QB to take the next snap.
That does NOT mean they want them to be seriously injured.....or even injured, but rather to be rattled beyond comprehension.
You know what I'm trying to say?
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 21, 2012, 02:36:09 PM
I agree........but, every player out there is trying their best to HIT the QB as hard as they can....to have him, leave the game if at all possible. I'm sure EVERY coach in the league WANTS his defense to attack the QB with every ounce of their might.....to have the backup QB to take the next snap.
That does NOT mean they want them to be seriously injured.....or even injured, but rather to be rattled beyond comprehension.
You know what I'm trying to say?
Yes I do and I'd like to see you go out for quarter back for the Colts. :biggrin: :colts:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 21, 2012, 02:36:09 PM
I agree........but, every player out there is trying their best to HIT the QB as hard as they can....to have him, leave the game if at all possible. I'm sure EVERY coach in the league WANTS his defense to attack the QB with every ounce of their might.....to have the backup QB to take the next snap.
That does NOT mean they want them to be seriously injured.....or even injured, but rather to be rattled beyond comprehension.
You know what I'm trying to say?
I do. But there's a difference between a robust and aggressive defense and trying to physically maim people, and rewarding should a successful maiming occur.
Quote from: Locutus on March 21, 2012, 03:33:30 PM
I do. But there's a difference between a robust and aggressive defense and trying to physically maim people, and rewarding should a successful maiming occur.
Right on!
I think it is unfortunate that Payton had to be the example, but like it was said, the Buck stops here.....and it is HIS team, and even if it was his defensive cooridnator leading this behavior....the head coach is the man to come down on.
If I was the NFL commish, I would say to all head coaches..........do not let me hear about this kind of crap again, or it will be a permanent dismisal from the league.
:yes:
Now with all of that being said, I have a friend on FB who lives in New Orleans. Pissed is an understatement for what he is right now. :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on March 21, 2012, 03:46:40 PM
:yes:
Now with all of that being said, I have a friend on FB who lives in New Orleans. Pissed is an understatement for what he is right now. :biggrin:
and I do not blame him....I too, would be rather pissed...but, I think it may be the best call. Put an end to it once and for all..the NFL cannot tolerate this.....Payton is the example.
The saints are about to become the ain'ts again, and it's their own doing. If the league is handing out such stiff penalties to mgmnt, they will expect the NFLPA to do the same; or should.
There are going to be brisk sales of paper bags over the next 3 to5 years in INDPLS and NO, because they will be required headwear at both stadiums.
The league missed the boat when they slapped the pats on the wrist for their cheating, so now they have to save face.
Sucks to be in Indy and NO now! Who's next?
Check out Pat Robertson's opinion about the Tebow ousting in Denver.
Seems he thinks it would serve everyone right if the Broncos were to lose their starting quarterback (due to the dump of the reigning xtian @ QB).
Does it seem right to wish that a career (or life) ending injury should be wished on someone because of a football contract?
Gotta love those compassionate xtians.
Quote from: Palehorse on March 21, 2012, 07:38:39 PM
The saints are about to become the ain'ts again, and it's their own doing. If the league is handing out such stiff penalties to mgmnt, they will expect the NFLPA to do the same; or should.
There are going to be brisk sales of paper bags over the next 3 to5 years in INDPLS and NO, because they will be required headwear at both stadiums.
The league missed the boat when they slapped the pats on the wrist for their cheating, so now they have to save face.
Sucks to be in Indy and NO now! Who's next?
I think Indy will be rather exciting, at least this next year....I think Luck could generate a lot of excitement...IF, he can contribute NEARLY what is expected of him...but, we will see. Indy fans ARE very fickle...so you may be right.
Well, no surprise here, the 700 Club has said an "injury to Manning would be Karma", due to his replacing Tebow. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 23, 2012, 11:17:01 AM
Well, no surprise here, the 700 Club has said an "injury to Manning would be Karma", due to his replacing Tebow. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I sure would like for Pat Robertson to go visit Jerry Farwell where ever in hell he is. :biggrin:
In other news, Jeff Saturday is now a Cheese-head; signing with the Pack today.
Indianapolis Colts season ticket renewals have dipped to 87 percent, the first time they've fallen below 90 percent in a decade.
It begins. . . Guess Irsay forgot how Hoosiers react to poor performance and mismanagement. All he had to do is look at the Pacers to remind himself.
The next 5 years Colts tickets will be plentiful and cheap. Longer if their "reformulation" does not deliver.
I see another "Mayflower Moment" coming. . . :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 28, 2012, 03:58:35 PM
I see another "Mayflower Moment" coming. . . :yes:
It'll be good for Duke Tomato!
Quote from: Palehorse on March 28, 2012, 03:58:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts season ticket renewals have dipped to 87 percent, the first time they've fallen below 90 percent in a decade.
It begins. . . Guess Irsay forgot how Hoosiers react to poor performance and mismanagement. All he had to do is look at the Pacers to remind himself.
The next 5 years Colts tickets will be plentiful and cheap. Longer if their "reformulation" does not deliver.
I see another "Mayflower Moment" coming. . . :yes:
Will they stop the tax we have to pay the Colts when we eat out. :yeah: Right how I would miss the Colts like I would miss a hemorrhoid. :yes: :biggrin:
Quote from: Exterminator on March 28, 2012, 04:17:12 PM
It'll be good for Duke Tomato!
Pallleeeese Lord....help our coltsss.......
Quote from: Exterminator on March 28, 2012, 04:17:12 PM
It'll be good for Duke Tomato!
:biggrin:
It'll be a shame to see them go and watch the citizens of marion and the 9 collar counties continue to pay for an empty stadium. . .
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 28, 2012, 08:10:45 PM
Pallleeeese Lord....help our coltsss.......
Praying ain't going to work Henry, it will take money and a new owner and they don't have both. :pray: :azz:
I don't see WHY you are throwing in the towel already.....I think the Colts have an excellent opportunity to start a fresh and new chapter for Indy. Did you think Peyton era was going to last forever? Luck, (if we get him) could possibly provide Indy fans with a lot of excitement.....
quit being sofreakin pessimistic...
Quote from: The Troll on March 28, 2012, 11:19:12 PM
Praying ain't going to work Henry, it will take money and a new owner and they don't have both. :pray: :azz:
that was areference to Duke Tomato...a song he used to sing on the Bob & Tom show....Lord help our Colts...
Little known factoid...the Duke once played lead guitar for REO Speedwagon.
Quote from: Exterminator on March 29, 2012, 10:20:24 AM
Little known factoid...the Duke once played lead guitar for REO Speedwagon.
I did not know that....that is very cool. I did know his band at one time was called the All-Star Frogs.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 29, 2012, 09:40:34 AM
I don't see WHY you are throwing in the towel already.....I think the Colts have an excellent opportunity to start a fresh and new chapter for Indy. Did you think Peyton era was going to last forever? Luck, (if we get him) could possibly provide Indy fans with a lot of excitement.....
quit being sofreakin pessimistic...
There is huge difference between pessimism and realism; I am just being realistic here. With such a large percentage of key high-performing players gone, and an equal number of newbies and rookies to the team, it is going to be at minimum 5 years before we have an ice cube's hope in hell of putting together a wining season, much less a championship team.
Same thing happend to Chicago, and look how long it took them to even begin to compete again.
Well. . . the numbers are in and just as I predicted. . .
The final numbers are in, and show that city and county agencies combined took a $1.3 million loss when Indianapolis hosted the Super Bowl.
http://www.indystar.com/article/20120515/NEWS/205150344/The-numbers-Indianapolis-feels-like-winner-despite-taking-1-3-million-loss-Super-Bowl-2012?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CIndyStar.com%7Cs (http://www.indystar.com/article/20120515/NEWS/205150344/The-numbers-Indianapolis-feels-like-winner-despite-taking-1-3-million-loss-Super-Bowl-2012?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CIndyStar.com%7Cs)
Quote from: Palehorse on May 15, 2012, 12:53:35 PM
Well. . . the numbers are in and just as I predicted. . .
The final numbers are in, and show that city and county agencies combined took a $1.3 million loss when Indianapolis hosted the Super Bowl.
http://www.indystar.com/article/20120515/NEWS/205150344/The-numbers-Indianapolis-feels-like-winner-despite-taking-1-3-million-loss-Super-Bowl-2012?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CIndyStar.com%7Cs (http://www.indystar.com/article/20120515/NEWS/205150344/The-numbers-Indianapolis-feels-like-winner-despite-taking-1-3-million-loss-Super-Bowl-2012?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CIndyStar.com%7Cs)
and yet, it is an investment, which the return on it, will come over the next few years.
This is from the same article that was posted:
Media exposure: Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 10, the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association recorded 2,200 mentions about visiting Indianapolis in national and international media, ICVA spokesman Chris Gahl said. (The ICVA typically records 2,000 such mentions in an entire year.)
Gahl estimates it would cost $9.1 million to buy advertising with similar reach.
Convention interest: The ICVA says "lead room nights" -- an indicator of hotel room use associated with conventions that are considering booking events in Indianapolis -- reached 998,000 in the first three months of this year, up from 390,000 last year.
It's likely that only one-third of those bookings actually will come to fruition as Indianapolis competes against other cities, said Leonard Hoops, president and CEO of the ICVA. But even that more conservative portion would result in a $100 million boost in direct spending by convention attendees over the next decade or so, he said.
Hoops said even more spending could result from potential business by another dozen or so conventions whose representatives attended the Super Bowl.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 15, 2012, 12:59:35 PM
and yet, it is an investment, which the return on it, will come over the next few years.
This is from the same article that was posted:
Media exposure: Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 10, the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association recorded 2,200 mentions about visiting Indianapolis in national and international media, ICVA spokesman Chris Gahl said. (The ICVA typically records 2,000 such mentions in an entire year.)
Gahl estimates it would cost $9.1 million to buy advertising with similar reach.
Convention interest: The ICVA says "lead room nights" -- an indicator of hotel room use associated with conventions that are considering booking events in Indianapolis -- reached 998,000 in the first three months of this year, up from 390,000 last year.
It's likely that only one-third of those bookings actually will come to fruition as Indianapolis competes against other cities, said Leonard Hoops, president and CEO of the ICVA. But even that more conservative portion would result in a $100 million boost in direct spending by convention attendees over the next decade or so, he said.
Hoops said even more spending could result from potential business by another dozen or so conventions whose representatives attended the Super Bowl.
Pipe dreams. Jus like that sporting complex "Farm" in Anderson. :rolleyes:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7916459/usfl-return-fred-biletnikoff-advisers (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7916459/usfl-return-fred-biletnikoff-advisers)
USFL plans to relaunch in 2013
"We will play in markets where there are no NFL teams or major league baseball teams. It's a league for guys who are on the bubble for making NFL teams, and we will have complete open access for the NFL. We want to build a model that is sustainable."
The USFL is looking at a 14-game season from March until June in eight cities. Its players would then be free to join NFL clubs at their training camps.
All player and coach contracts will be owned by the league, with salaries not approaching anything the NFL offers.
Cities currently being considered are Portland, Ore.; Salt Lake City; San Antonio or Austin, Texas; Columbus or Akron, Ohio; Oklahoma City; Omaha, Neb.; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; Birmingham, Ala.; and Memphis, Tenn.
"These are cities with underutilized facilities at that time of year," Cuadra said.
Interesting. That league failed miserably the first time around. It'll be interesting to see what happens with this 'reinvention' of itself.
Swell. . . another league to increase the number of players walking around crazier than a shit house rat due to brain injury. . .
Most likely they're resurrecting them in order to replace the NFL when all of the former players and their families get finished suing the hell out of the NFL.
Okay. . . SO Dolts. . . err, Colts training camp opens this coming Saturday in Anderson. I just may try to catch a few sessions to see if there are going to be any potential blockers in the crop to make winning the "suck for Luck" contest worth the lack of effort last year. :roll eyes:
My guess is that unless there are at least two good blockers in there, Luck is going to be pummeled by a "welcome to the NFL" wrecking crew. And the first time the Colts meet the Broncos Peyton is going to march through the defense like a hot knife through butter. . .
Of course if my suspicions are right, and I hope they are not, Peyton may be in a wheel chair before that meeting ever happens. . .
So the Dolts, winners of the suck for Luck contest last year, spanked the Rams 38-3 today in a pre-season match-up. . . Luck threw a short screen for his first NFL pass and it resulted in a 63 yard TD run by Brown. (Longer than Manning's first NFL toss to Marvelous Marvin for the same result).
And while some may be so naive as to think this is a good omen, I would point out to them that the Dolts of the past rarely won a pre-season match-up. . .
And in other news, I read where Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson of Miami was incarcerated for head butting his new wife after she discovered a receipt for condoms in his car. . . :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on August 12, 2012, 06:48:11 PM
And in other news, I read where Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson of Miami was incarcerated for head butting his new wife after she discovered a receipt for condoms in his car. . . :biggrin:
He's an asshole. He didn't even look good in the exhibition game either. The Dolphins may cut him.
Quote from: Locutus on August 12, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
He's an asshole. He didn't even look good in the exhibition game either. The Dolphins may cut him.
Has always struck me as an attention whore anyway. Last thing the Fins need is an ego-maniac like him IMHO.
Quote from: Palehorse on August 12, 2012, 06:52:28 PM
Has always struck me as an attention whore anyway. Last thing the Fins need is an ego-maniac like him IMHO.
Absolutely agreed. :yes:
I'm not sure who I will be pulling for this season. I'm leaning toward Denver for obvious reasons. (Manning and Stokely. sic? - I like both of them and hope they do well this season).
Quote from: Locutus on August 12, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
He's an asshole. He didn't even look good in the exhibition game either. The Dolphins may cut him.
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Six-time Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson was released Sunday night by the Miami Dolphins, about 24 hours after he was arrested in a domestic battery case involving his wife, a person familiar with the decision said. . .
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :fortune:
Quote from: Palehorse on August 12, 2012, 09:30:23 PM
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Six-time Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson was released Sunday night by the Miami Dolphins, about 24 hours after he was arrested in a domestic battery case involving his wife, a person familiar with the decision said. . .
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :fortune:
I'm changing my moniker to soothsayer. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on August 12, 2012, 09:37:54 PM
I'm changing my moniker to soothsayer. ;D
:biggrin: :sultan:
Quote from: Palehorse on August 12, 2012, 06:44:58 PM
So the Dolts, winners of the suck for Luck contest last year, spanked the Rams 38-3 today in a pre-season match-up. . . Luck threw a short screen for his first NFL pass and it resulted in a 63 yard TD run by Brown. (Longer than Manning's first NFL toss to Marvelous Marvin for the same result).
And while some may be so naive as to think this is a good omen, I would point out to them that the Dolts of the past rarely won a pre-season match-up. . .
Preseason has little meaning to guage the upcoming season.....but, it is always "fun" to see your team do good as long as you don't assume that means THIS is the way things will go when the REAL seaons starts. It WAS a very cool way for Luck to start his career off though...
Indianapolis Colts: It's another concussion for receiver Austin Collie
http://www.indystar.com/article/20120820/SPORTS03/120820044/Indianapolis-Colts-s-another-concussion-receiver-Austin-Collie?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|IndyStar.com (http://www.indystar.com/article/20120820/SPORTS03/120820044/Indianapolis-Colts-s-another-concussion-receiver-Austin-Collie?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CIndyStar.com)
When the hell is the NFL going to declare this guy ineligible to play football?! :mad:
And they wonder why thousands of current and former players are suing the hell out of them over the long term ramifications of this very injury?
How many of them have to drive off cliffs, beat their GF's or spouses, and shoot themselves before they understand the documented connection here?
Austin is going to be a babbling idiot with rage issues within the next 5-10 years now! :mad: :mad: :mad:
With all of the strength, weight and speed of the players, I don't know how they can stop the concussions. When a player is thrown into the air 6 to 8 feet and then land on his head, what would be the "G" load on his brain be? :o
What would be the size of the helmet be? The size of a large beach ball? It will sure be interesting what the out come is. :'(
Different team, same old result. The new Dolts cannot run any better than the old ones, nor can the defend the run any better. :rolleyes:
I must have really been out of touch with football related news lately. I had no idea that the NFL officials were negotiating a new contract and wouldn't be officiating until one is negotiated and signed.
Quote from: Locutus on August 30, 2012, 01:32:38 PM
I must have really been out of touch with football related news lately. I had no idea that the NFL officials were negotiating a new contract and wouldn't be officiating until one is negotiated and signed.
I am there with ya, I have not heard anything regarding that until you just mentioned it.
NEW YORK -- The NFL will open the regular season next week with replacement officials and said it was prepared to use them "as much ... as necessary" afterward.
Replacements will be on the field beginning next Wednesday night when the Dallas Cowboys visit the New York Giants to open the season, league executive Ray Anderson told the 32 teams. Negotiations are at a standstill between the NFL and the officials' union.
The NFL Referees Association was locked out in early June and talks on a new collective bargaining agreement have gone nowhere. Replacements have been used throughout the preseason, with mixed results.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8314433/nfl-use-replacement-officials-start-regular-season
Been waiting months to hear this music:
http://www.youtube.com/v/MbU4fPYRvcY
The Dolts are dolting it up today. They are getting eaten alive by the bears. . . :biggrin:
Dolphins are stinking it up bad too.
I have no doubt that the Dolts are cellar dwellers this year. (Next too)
Miami is indeed stinging up the joint as well. . .
The Dolts are getting SPANKED ! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Get the bags Dolts fans. You're going to need them!
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Welcome to the NFL Luck!
You too Tannehill.
(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0814/nfl_u_tannehill_576.jpg)
Quote from: Locutus on September 09, 2012, 04:25:42 PM
(http://i.usatoday.net/sports/_photos/2012/08/19/Colts-QB-Luck-displays-resolve-vs-Steelers-C723NO49-x-large.jpg)
Welcome to the NFL Luck!
4 picks today. . . :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 09, 2012, 04:27:08 PM
4 picks today. . . :biggrin:
And 3 for that other guy. ;D
They'll get better. They're just going to have to get a couple of seasons under their belts.
RG3 and the skins are spanking the Saints! 40 -25 with 2.5 minutes to go in the 4th.
There have been some high scoring games today too. The Redskins :spooked:, the Bears, the Falcons, and the Jets all scored 40 points or above.
Quote from: Locutus on September 09, 2012, 04:33:27 PM
There have been some high scoring games today too. The Redskins :spooked:, the Bears, the Falcons, and the Jets all scored 40 points or above.
I'm taking a lot of heat from my family over the Dolts right now. . . Little do they know I am now a Broncos fan! :biggrin:
I'm thinking that the Dolts would have been better served with RG3 instead of claiming the "trophy" in the suck for Luck contest last year. . .
The Pack is on next! 8)
Yup! That's my team!
This is what moved me to Denver. (And this game tonight against the Steelers should be a good test of his neck).
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/hlovett_2008/manning2.jpg)
Yeah, I'm looking forward to watching that game.
Things aren't looking very good for Green Bay at the moment.
I wonder how the NFL decided on the fan boundaries for this map. ;D
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/324382_361370230607695_1973685659_o.jpg)
Yeah, the Pack is rather lethargic too today! :spooked:
Damn. . . Rogers threw a pick! :eek:
...and paid BIG time for it. :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on September 09, 2012, 07:28:41 PM
...and paid BIG time for it. :mad:
Yeah. Rogers got it back but it may be too little too late for the Pack!
Get some! ~ Clay Matthews. 8)
That guy is a MONSTER! :yes: 8)
And down they go. :mad:
The Seahawks are fighting to the last second! (But lose)
Steelers defense decided to test out his neck early on. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 09, 2012, 08:41:25 PM
Steelers defense decided to test out his neck early on. ;D
Yup. And these substitute refs just overlooked a typical Manning play; catching the Steelers with too many men on the field. :rolleyes:
Now they blew a delay of game call against Pitts. Clearly the Hamburgler did not call time out until after the play clock hit zero. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
And despite the blown calls Manning marches Denver 80 yards, no huddle, and into the end zone. 8)
The boy is looking to be gaining his old form back, and I suspect Irsay will regret his pill-adled decision to trade him. . . :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 09, 2012, 09:39:38 PM
And despite the blown calls Manning marches Denver 80 yards, no huddle, and into the end zone. 8)
The boy is looking to be gaining his old form back, and I suspect Irsay will regret his pill-adled decision to trade him. . . :biggrin:
Yeah we were in a restaurant that had a few Pittsburgh Steeler fans who were getting a bit surly. So we got out of there. ;D
:biggrin:
A point my wife just made: Manning is still a horse.
Meaning, he went from a white "Colt" to a white "Bronco".
(And you wonder why she married me? I am, after all, a "Pale Horse".) :biggrin:
Well that final pick 6 thrown by Roethlisberger will stick a fork in the Pittsburgh Steelers, and will give Peyton Manning one for the W column with his new team.
Hey Palehorse, we've advanced this thread 3 pages today. :biggrin:
Yeah, Denver had a game plan going into the match with Pitts., and even though the "no huddle" was declared a "change-up" look in that plan, when the Bronco coaches called it they told him stay with it because it brought results.
That is what comes with giving Manning time with his receivers and offensive line. His style is all about timing, and anyone watching closely last night saw Manning throw before his receivers were even looking his way. It works and there is little that can be done to defend it other than blitzing the passer to rattle him. And even then, you have to get through the offensive line in order to make it work.
If Denver can sustain this style of play with Manning, and the offensive line holds up, good things are in store for Mile High fans; and Manning. :yes:
I am actually very pleased with Luck's performance yesterday. Keeping in mind he IS still a rookie, with a new front line. He played against a very good Chicago Bear team ON the road. Two of his picks were battered in the air. He had at least four dropped passes. So, though I am sad to see Peyton leave us, I think this is going to be a very very good move in the long run. The Colts defense looked very impressive at times, still have much to work on.
I'm thinking if we can muster up an 8-8 season, it will be a positive thing.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 10, 2012, 08:35:54 AM
I am actually very pleased with Luck's performance yesterday. Keeping in mind he IS still a rookie, with a new front line. He played against a very good Chicago Bear team ON the road. Two of his picks were battered in the air. He had at least four dropped passes. So, though I am sad to see Peyton leave us, I think this is going to be a very very good move in the long run. The Colts defense looked very impressive at times, still have much to work on.
I'm thinking if we can muster up an 8-8 season, it will be a positive thing.
4 - 12 at best. Your 8-8 may happen next year. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on September 10, 2012, 08:45:00 AM
4 - 12 at best. Your 8-8 may happen next year. . .
That's almost exactly what I'm predicting for the Dolphins this year. Rookie quarterbacks need time to develop. If I recall correctly, didn't Peyton Manning lose his first NFL game as a starter?
Yes, they had very similar statistics too,
(http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/539/999/QBchartb_original.jpg?1347283469)
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 10, 2012, 11:16:22 AM
Yes, they had very similar statistics too,
(http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/539/999/QBchartb_original.jpg?1347283469)
Wow. One TD and 3 INTs each. Didn't realize it was so similar.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 10, 2012, 11:16:22 AM
Yes, they had very similar statistics too,
(http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/539/999/QBchartb_original.jpg?1347283469)
RGIII has the highest rating on that chart!
Quote from: Olias on September 10, 2012, 11:41:32 AM
RGIII has the highest rating on that chart!
Yep. RGIII and the 'Skins looked very good yesterday.
Quote from: Locutus on September 10, 2012, 12:07:52 PM
Yep. RGIII and the 'Skins looked very good yesterday.
Yes they did....RG is an exciting QB to watch.
RATINGS RAT RACE: Touchdown For NBC With Highest-Rated Regular Season NFL Game In 14 Years (http://www.deadline.com/2012/09/tv-ratings-nfl-touchdown-for-nbc-with-highest-rated-regular-season-game-in-14-years-denver-broncos-preston-manning-pittsburgh-steelers-dallas-cowboys-big-brother-u-s-open/)
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Look Out Chicago!
Rogers isn't getting any help from his receivers.
Clay Matthews is a beast.
Quote from: Locutus on September 13, 2012, 09:29:22 PM
Clay Matthews is a beast.
Indeed. He is one of my favorites in the NFL. :yes:
And the Pack mauled the bears and sent them packing with their first loss! :smile:
Pizza - check
Coke - check
Rum - check
Footstool - check
Laptop to randomly post ramblings relating to the beating the Dolts are going to receive at the hands of the Vikings - Check
Let the beatings begin!
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Quote from: Palehorse on September 16, 2012, 12:44:01 PM
Pizza - check
Coke - check
Rum - check
Footstool - check
Laptop to randomly post ramblings relating to the beating the Dolts are going to receive at the hands of the Vikings - Check
Let the beatings begin!
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Quote from: Palehorse on September 16, 2012, 12:44:01 PM
Pizza - check
Coke - check
Rum - check
Footstool - check
Laptop to randomly post ramblings relating to the beating the Dolts are going to receive at the hands of the Vikings - Check
Let the beatings begin!
(http://sportsnola.com/imagesnov/sports/nfl/jared-allen.jpg)
:rotfl:
The Dolphins actually stand a chance today. They're playing the Raiders and the Raiders aren't that good. Dolphins are still underdogs though.
Quote from: Locutus on September 16, 2012, 12:51:07 PM
:rotfl:
The Dolphins actually stand a chance today. They're playing the Raiders and the Raiders aren't that good. Dolphins are still underdogs though.
I predict Luck gets sacked 4 times today. . . :yes:
Final score Vikes 35 and the Dolts 17
At least the bears will not lose again today. . . they don't play! :biggrin:
:biggrin:
Tannehill scores a TD for the Dolphins straight out of the gate!
3 for the Vikes out of the gate! 8)
Quote from: Locutus on September 16, 2012, 01:13:29 PM
Tannehill scores a TD for the Dolphins straight out of the gate!
8)
I bet the fins do better than the dolts this year.
Luck feels the pressure. . .
(http://sportsnola.com/imagesnov/sports/nfl/jared-allen.jpg)
17 - 6 Dolts at the half. . . :eek:
Here's another prediction - The Lions will get absolutely pounded tonight. . .
Man. . . back to back 4th down personal fouls by the Vikes, set Luck and the Dolts up again. . .
Jared Allen is so desperate to get a sack he nails Luck out of bounds. . . :rolleyes:
Sack 1 comes in the 3rd quarter. . . Henderson got Luck. . .
Reggie Bush just scored for the Fins. Dolphins are up 14-10.
Quote from: Locutus on September 16, 2012, 03:00:21 PM
Reggie Bush just scored for the Fins. Dolphins are up 14-10.
:spooked:
The Vikings are sucking big time. . . 20-6 Dolts. . .
Looks like the Colts and the Fins might get one in the W column today.
Quote from: Locutus on September 16, 2012, 03:06:29 PM
Looks like the Colts and the Fins might get one in the W column today.
Vikes pinned the dolts up against their goal line for a three and out, then they commit an illegal block in the back on the punt return and negate what would have been good field position. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
This is almost like watching HS football! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Reggie Bush just took it to the house again!!
Dolphins up 21-10.
65 yard TD carry and a 23 yard TD carry on the previous possession. He's on fire today.
:spooked:
Fins are on fire. . . and the Vikes are self destructing!
Holy hell. . . really? Offensive pass interference . . . :biggrin: (the Vikings deserve to lose this one!)
And the Vikings score a HS football touchdown; a tipped pass that goes through the fingers of their receiver Rudolph and into the hands of another Vikings player in the end zone. . . :biggrin:
Sack #2 comes late int he 4th quarter. . . :biggrin:
35-13 Dolphins! Told you the Raiders aren't that good. Of course it helps having Reggie Bush!
Vikes just tied it with 31 seconds to go in the 4th. . . (Assuming the point after is good. . . and it is). :biggrin:
13 seconds to go and the Dolts are sending out the FG unit for what would be a long 53 yard attempt. . . And they win it. . . :spooked:
Told you they were both going to have one for the W column today. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 16, 2012, 04:14:18 PM
Told you they were both going to have one for the W column today. ;D
THAT is why I am not a gambler nor a sporting commentator. . . :biggrin:
Proud of my Colts......ye who have little faith... :razz:
Luck is developing! and HOW about that Donny Avery!!
More like they pulled that horse shoe out of their ass.
Had the Vikings been able to stop stepping on their own feet, the result would have been far different.
Quote from: Palehorse on September 16, 2012, 04:16:10 PM
THAT is why I am not a gambler nor a sporting commentator. . . :biggrin:
You don't trust my good friend Uncle Guido from Vegas? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 16, 2012, 09:22:02 PM
You don't trust my good friend Uncle Guido from Vegas? ;D
Oh I trust him alright. About as far as I can throw my truck. :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 16, 2012, 09:28:41 PM
Oh I trust him alright. About as far as I can throw my truck. :biggrin:
"If you had any fucking heart at all you'd be out fuckin' stealing for a living." - Uncle Guido* :rotfl:
* (a.k.a. Nicky Santaro)
Quote from: Locutus on September 16, 2012, 09:38:20 PM
"If you had any fucking heart at all you'd be out fuckin' stealing for a living." - Uncle Guido* :rotfl:
* (a.k.a. Nicky Santaro)
* a.k.a. Anthony Spilatro. . . :icon_twisted:
:biggrin: :yes:
Well we get to watch week two of the Peyton show tonight.
Peyton is having neck problems tonight. ;D
Yeah. . . I went to bed during the second quarter. . .
At least it appears he got the crap out of his system in the first quarter and eventually made a game of it. . . . :biggrin:
I'll tell you my honest opinion on the replacement refs.
The NFL needs to settle this ASAP because these guys, while they are admittedly giving it their best shot, are falling far short within most of the games I have seen. Blown calls, no calls, and calls that baffle the mind. They are taking away from the game, are a distraction to the fans and the players, and as we saw again last night, are responsible for the fisticuffs that are erupting early and often in some of the games. :mad:
The Autumn Wind
The Autumn wind is a pirate
Blustering in from sea
With a rollicking song he sweeps along
Swaggering boisterously.
His face is weatherbeaten
He wears a hooded sash
With a silver hat about his head
And a bristling black mustache
He growls as he storms the country
A villain big and bold
And the trees all shake and quiver and quake
As he robs them of their gold.
The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He'll knock you 'round and upside down
And laugh when he's conquered and won.
Steve Sabol - (October 2, 1942 - September 18, 2012)
Let the beatings begin! :ouch: :waaa: :chair: :kick: :chair: :kick: :waaa: :waaa: :waaa:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 23, 2012, 12:52:25 PM
Let the beatings begin! :ouch: :waaa: :chair: :kick: :chair: :kick: :waaa: :waaa: :waaa:
I had an offer of tickets for this game between the Dolts and the Jax Jags. . . I said no. . .
Holy hell. . . Luck burns them with a 40 yard pass, on the spot, to Hilton for a touchdown. :spooked:
That was a very nice play. . .
Dolphins are winning too. :spooked:
And another short pass from the 4 yard line to Moore for another TD to end the half; 14-3 Dolts. . .
Austin Collie down again. . . knee injury. . .
This guy is going to be a vegetable before he hits 30! :mad: :mad: :mad:
Luck throws a pick. . . time for Jax to close the gap in quarter 3.
Tannehill threw a pick 6.
One point gap right now, with the Dolts leading a Jax approaching the red zone. . .
The Dolts will blow this one. . .
The Dolts are down by 2 with 1:46 left and Jax has the ball. . .
1:01 left a Vinny kicks a FG. . . (Barely made it inside the uprights)
17-16 Dolts. . . with :56 left. . .
And Jax comes out of the gate with a HUGE play, burning the Dolts with an 80 yard touchdown play.
Blown coverage. . . :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
And despite a last minute surge by the Dolts, with :46 left on the clock and no time outs, they get beat by JAX and the clock. . . :biggrin:
Dolphins and Jets are in overtime.
Quote from: Locutus on September 23, 2012, 04:39:37 PM
Dolphins and Jets are in overtime.
So are KC and NO. :icon_twisted:
Dolphins lose in overtime.
Quote from: Locutus on September 23, 2012, 05:04:44 PM
Dolphins lose in overtime.
Yeah, their kicker needs his ass kicked. . . Missing two?! :rolleyes:
Watching Denver now, and they are also losing. . . :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 23, 2012, 05:09:55 PM
Yeah, their kicker needs his ass kicked. . . Missing two?! :rolleyes:
The locker room is going to be a lonely place for him this afternoon. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on September 17, 2012, 10:13:05 PM
Peyton is having neck problems tonight. ;D
^^ And again today. ;D
Broncos are getting broke. . . :biggrin:
Big time!
Yeah, and there's a touchdown that shoulda been but wasn't. . . :biggrin:
Oh. . . but there's pass interference - 1st and goal. . . :rolleyes:
And I see that sad sack Wade Phillips is with Houston. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Yep. He moved south after Dallas canned his ass.
Quote from: Locutus on September 23, 2012, 07:39:56 PM
Yep. He moved south after Dallas canned his ass.
How that guy remains in the NFL is beyond me. He looks like he is just a second from committing suicide every single time I see him! He cannot be much better as a coach. . . All doom and gloom. :rolleyes:
Hell, just looking at him makes me depressed!
:big grin:
Those fucking replacement officials ROBBED Green Bay of a win tonight. And on the last play of the game too. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
The replacement official apocalypse arrived Monday night.
--- Gregg Rosenthal
Around The League editor
Quote from: Locutus on September 25, 2012, 12:28:36 AM
Those fucking replacement officials ROBBED Green Bay of a win tonight. And on the last play of the game too. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
:spooked: WOW! :spooked: That had to hurt!
I think it is time for the NFL fans to go on "strike" and refuse to attend or watch any further NFL games, until they settle the strike with the Officials.
That is the only way to hit where it hurts. As a fan, I want the best officiating as possible, and would NOT want to lose a game, as the Packers did last night.
Screw'em!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 25, 2012, 12:18:19 PM
I think it is time for the NFL fans to go on "strike" and refuse to attend or watch any further NFL games, until they settle the strike with the Officials.
That is the only way to hit where it hurts. As a fan, I want the best officiating as possible, and would NOT want to lose a game, as the Packers did last night.
Screw'em!
It is really the god damn union's fault. If the umpires would just give up and do want the Millionaire owners want this would be over and we would have some good refereeing. :biggrin: Break the union and LET'S PLAY SOME FOOTBALL. :wink: :biggrin:
I think the union referees should just go SCAB and give up. With all of the money they make, hell they don't need a pension. :yes: :yes: :rant: :biggrin:
Quote from: The Troll on September 25, 2012, 06:36:57 PM
I think the union referees should just go SCAB and give up. With all of the money they make, hell they don't need a pension. :yes: :yes: :rant: :biggrin:
$149,000 a year to work three months is not too bad. It sounds to me like they might just be a tad ungrateful.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 25, 2012, 09:26:37 PM
$149,000 a year to work three months is not too bad. It sounds to me like they might just be a tad ungrateful.
How much do the owners and the players make in three months. It seems to me they are being short sheeted. Could you do the job with the same quality as they do. From your past history, I think not. :biggrin:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 25, 2012, 09:26:37 PM
$149,000 a year to work three months is not too bad. It sounds to me like they might just be a tad ungrateful.
Where did that figure come from?
Quote from: Locutus on September 25, 2012, 10:13:10 PM
Where did that figure come from?
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/25/sport/nfl-officials-labor-dispute/index.html
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 25, 2012, 10:16:14 PM
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/25/sport/nfl-officials-labor-dispute/index.html
Thank you. I thought they made something along that range. I'm going to have to look up and see how that compares to officiating crews in other professional sports leagues in the U.S. like the NHL, NBA, and MLB.
The NFL needs to get this worked out. I've heard the commentators talking aloud since week one about these officials, and wondering when and if a bad decision would cost some team a game. It happened before our very eyes last night. Very, very ugly.
Quote from: Locutus on September 25, 2012, 10:21:02 PM
Thank you. I thought they made something along that range. I'm going to have to look up and see how that compares to officiating crews in other professional sports leagues in the U.S. like the NHL, NBA, and MLB.
The NFL needs to get this worked out. I've heard the commentators talking aloud since week one about these officials, and wondering when and if a bad decision would cost some team a game. It happened before our very eyes last night. Very, very ugly.
It is hard to get too mad at the replacement refs...they are doing a very difficult job. Though the one last night was REALLY bad. I think the fans should just strike and not watch any more games until the get it settled.
but, as I say this, I don't know if I really want to NOT watch either..........the whole thing sucks..........too much greed EVERY where.
This happened several times on the field last night.
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Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 25, 2012, 10:24:27 PM
It is hard to get too mad at the replacement refs...they are doing a very difficult job. Though the one last night was REALLY bad. I think the fans should just strike and not watch any more games until the get it settled.
but, as I say this, I don't know if I really want to NOT watch either..........the whole thing sucks..........too much greed EVERY where.
You call them replacement refs, I call them SCAB REFS. If they want to come in and take a union refs job and keep the union refs from getting a contract it should be rough. The SCABS should be caught tarred and feathered and run out on a rail. :haha: Damn I hate SCABS, the lowest animal on the earth. :hanged:
It looks like they may have an agreement, and the REAL refs could be back this week........according to my sources.
Quote from: The Troll on September 25, 2012, 10:45:26 PM
You call them replacement refs, I call them SCAB REFS. If they want to come in and take a union refs job and keep the union refs from getting a contract it should be rough. The SCABS should be caught tarred and feathered and run out on a rail. :haha: Damn I hate SCABS, the lowest animal on the earth. :hanged:
If you have noticed that most high skilled workers are union. It takes a lot to time, book study and work at a high level. Because of your trade, even tho is it a SCAB job you are paid a higher level. And why do the company do that? We that means they can get a higher educated worker and if they made it hell on the workers, they would go out of business or go union where the employees receive better treatment. :yes:
Let us say your boss sells his business and they came in like so many other take overs. The new company want to cut your pay in half, go away with your benefits and makes you work for 48 hours a week at half wage. Yes, Hawk it has been done many times. What would you do. Stay and cry or grab your shit and leave the scene. If you had a union you would leave with something. Right now you don't have a leg to stand on. :yes: That is why the smart people have unions. :biggrin:
Quote from: The Troll on September 26, 2012, 04:09:51 PM
If you have noticed that most high skilled workers are union. It takes a lot to time, book study and work at a high level. Because of your trade, even tho is it a SCAB job you are paid a higher level. And why do the company do that? We that means they can get a higher educated worker and if they made it hell on the workers, they would go out of business or go union where the employees receive better treatment. :yes:
Let us say your boss sells his business and they came in like so many other take overs. The new company want to cut your pay in half, go away with your benefits and makes you work for 48 hours a week at half wage. Yes, Hawk it has been done many times. What would you do. Stay and cry or grab your shit and leave the scene. If you had a union you would leave with something. Right now you don't have a leg to stand on. :yes: That is why the smart people have unions. :biggrin:
I agree, MANY unions offer a highly skilled workers..... IBEW, offers some of the best electricians in the country. But, don't tell me the UAW created better workers. Because they didn't. They protected lazy workers.
I do not need or want a Union troll. Why can you not understand that? I am doing just fine. I am earning my way through this life, not having it given to me on a platter, that was made by others. My company is still standing. I am working and they are still sending me to classes and investing in me. I am leaving next week for a three day seminar. I go two week after that for another one-day training. In Feb of 13, I go for a one-week training in San Diego. I go to lunch at least once a week with vendors.
I love my job Troll.....and no union is needed.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 26, 2012, 01:01:06 PM
It looks like they may have an agreement, and the REAL refs could be back this week........according to my sources.
Too late the help the Packers. :mad: :mad: :mad:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 26, 2012, 04:18:04 PM
I agree, MANY unions offer a highly skilled workers..... IBEW, offers some of the best electricians in the country. But, don't tell me the UAW created better workers. Because they didn't. They protected lazy workers.
I do not need or want a Union troll. Why can you not understand that? I am doing just fine. I am earning my way through this life, not having it given to me on a platter, that was made by others. My company is still standing. I am working and they are still sending me to classes and investing in me. I am leaving next week for a three day seminar. I go two week after that for another one-day training. In Feb of 13, I go for a one-week training in San Diego. I go to lunch at least once a week with vendors.
I love my job Troll.....and no union is needed.
Your just 52 and that's only 13 years from 65 retirement age. Are you going to have enough money and enough pension to retire. If Mitt and Paul gets elected you might not have shit. Think about it. Just 13 more years. It is going to come so fast it is going to make your head swim. I know, it happen to me. :wink: :smile:
Quote from: The Troll on September 26, 2012, 04:26:17 PM
Your just 52 and that's only 13 years from 65 retirement age. Are you going to have enough money and enough pension to retire. If Mitt and Paul gets elected you might not have shit. Think about it. Just 13 more years. It is going to come so fast it is going to make your head swim. I know, it happen to me. :wink: :smile:
If Hank is 52, his full retirement age is 67, not 65.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/agereduction.htm (http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/agereduction.htm)
Quote from: Olias on September 26, 2012, 04:51:52 PM
If Hank is 52, his full retirement age is 67, not 65.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/agereduction.htm (http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/agereduction.htm)
If it is up to Paul Lying Ryan he wouldn't get anything. :doh: :trustme:
Quote from: The Troll on September 26, 2012, 08:29:29 PM
If it is up to Paul Lying Ryan he wouldn't get anything. :doh: :trustme:
You got it wrong, because of Paul Ryan, I might actually GET some of my money back that I already paid into.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 27, 2012, 09:54:11 AM
You got it wrong, because of Paul Ryan, I might actually GET some of my money back that I already paid into.
With Mittens and Lying Ryan your chances of getting nothing is Really Big, I say boy the chances of nothing is Really Big. :yes: :grin2: With Obama you will be just like your old man, Medicare, Social Security and when you go to the nursing home at 68, Medicare. But you won't have much of a pension with your little 401K. :wink: :biggrin:
Dammit. There isn't agame on I want to watch until 4 pm today! :rant:
Yep! The Dolts and the Steelers got an early bye this year. Both the Dolphins and the Packers play at 4, so I'll be out at a sports bar where they have the Sunday Ticket.
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 12:34:12 PM
Yep! The Dolts and the Steelers got an early bye this year. Both the Dolphins and the Packers play at 4, so I'll be out at a sports bar where they have the Sunday Ticket.
The Pack will be out for blood after getting ripped off last game. I suspect the Fins are bait! :icon_twisted:
I'm going to flip back and forth between the Pack and Denver games; both on in our market.
Quote from: Palehorse on September 30, 2012, 12:38:35 PM
The Pack will be out for blood after getting ripped off last game. I suspect the Fins are bait! :icon_twisted:
I'm going to flip back and forth between the Pack and Denver games; both on in our market.
Peyton's neck may be okay today. He's playing the Raiders and they aren't that good.
And I agree that the Dolphins go down and possibly down big time.
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 12:40:13 PM
Peyton's neck may be okay today. He's playing the Raiders and they aren't that good.
And I agree that the Dolphins go down and possibly down big time.
If the Broncos don't pimp slap the Raiders today, then Denver's season is going to be a long one.
Hell of a game between Carolina and Atlanta.
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 04:22:37 PM
Hell of a game between Carolina and Atlanta.
Yes it was. I had it on while I was cooking. (I made beef burritos, guacamole, and rice).
Then the local Faux affiliate lost the feed to the Packer game. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes: So I switched to Denver - Oak, and Manning is marching down the field on them! :smile:
Dolphins up 10-0. :spooked:
Rex Ryan is a bit pissed during the post game press conference. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 05:35:23 PM
Rex Ryan is a bit pissed during the post game press conference. ;D
Yeah. . . He's a sore loser. :biggrin:
Manning is not having much luck. He makes a great pass, the receiver boogies with the ball, and then drops the damn thing and kicked it! :rolleyes:
Denver blocks a punt, but it went 2 yards. . . :biggrin:
1st and goal - Denver. 8)
Denver scores 2 touchdowns in 2 minutes. . . And they are knocking on the door and in the red zone again right now. :biggrin:
Sux to be Oakland right now. . .
Peyton has no neck problems today? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 06:11:47 PM
Peyton has no neck problems today? ;D
Apparently not. 3 minutes in the third left and they are up 31 - 6. :biggrin:
Yeah I'm trying to watch three games at the same time. And drink beer too. :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
Yeah I'm trying to watch three games at the same time. And drink beer too. :biggrin:
Rough day eh? :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 06:30:05 PM
Yep! And post at the Zone too! ;D
Multi-tasking like that could cause injury. You need to hire an administrative assistant. :icon_twisted:
Dolphins and Packers both losing now. :mad:
Dolphins back up by 7. :spooked:
Pack up by one! :biggrin:
Now a blown call by the officials. . . fumbled ball which the officials called as the runner being down by contact. Pack should have recovered the ball and regained possession! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Yep! It's happening again, but the Pack are out of challenges.
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 07:23:38 PM
Yep! It's happening again, but the Pack are out of challenges.
Yup. Burned again. . . :mad: :mad: :mad:
Those refs better be careful. In the 4th quarter those cheese-heads are deep into the schnapps and they won't think twice about getting nasty over this stuff. . .
OMG. . . now they pick up a delay of game flag against NO?! :sneaky:
A big L by a field goal in overtime two weeks in a row for the Dolphins.
Quote from: Palehorse on September 30, 2012, 07:29:06 PM
OMG. . . now they pick up a delay of game flag against NO?! :sneaky:
Yeah, the real official honeymoon is over in Green Bay.
Pack ahead by 1 at the 2 min warning. . . and they have the ball. . .
Packers win by 1.
. . . and the Raiders go to 0-4. :biggrin:
Good games this afternoon.
Yeah. . . and here I thought it was going to be a boring Sunday! :angel: :biggrin:
SNF up next! 8)
Who do we want to win in this game or do we care? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 08:24:55 PM
Who do we want to win in this game or do we care? ;D
I don't care really. I just want to see some damn smashmouth football! :icon_twisted:
;D
I actually like both QB's so. . .
The Patriots sure put some points up on the Bills today. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 08:38:30 PM
The Patriots sure put some points up on the Bills today. :yes:
Yes they did, and I almost lost my lunch because of it too! :icon_evil:
(Brady makes me want to puke!)
Quote from: Palehorse on September 30, 2012, 08:40:46 PM
Yes they did, and I almost lost my lunch because of it too! :icon_evil:
(Brady makes me want to puke!)
Yeah I hate Brady. My wish list every season is for him to break both legs. :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Locutus on September 30, 2012, 08:42:14 PM
Yeah I hate Brady. My wish list every season is for him to break both legs. :icon_twisted:
I'd settle for one. . . :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 30, 2012, 08:47:07 PM
I'd settle for one. . . :icon_twisted:
the man IS good though.....I love seeing him lose.
Colts coach Chuck Pagano is dealing with a serious illness that will cause him to miss several games.
The Indianapolis Star reports that Pagano had been feeling fatigued and got blood tests during the bye week, when the illness was diagnosed. The Colts have planned a press conference for this morning at which they will give more details on his medical condition.
Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will take over as interim head coach while Pagano is out.
Pagano, who will turn 52 on Tuesday, is in his first year as the Colts' head coach. A Colts official told the Indianapolis Star that while Pagano's health issue is a concern, the team is optimistic that he will recover.
UPDATE 9:09 a.m. ET: ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Pagano has been diagnosed with leukemia. Doctors have told him he will be hospitalized for six weeks but that he will make a full recovery and return to coaching.
:spooked: :spooked:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/01/report-chuck-pagano-will-miss-several-games-with-serious-illness/related/
Wow Thanks Locutus, I was completely unaware of this...
11:35AM EST October 1. 2012 - Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia and will miss Sunday's game against Green Bay and likely several more games.
An ESPN report said Pagano is in isolation at an Indianapolis hospital and will be hospitalized for about six weeks.
Larry Cripe, Pagano's doctor, said the goal of treatment is to cure the disease and have Pagano return to coaching. But, Cripe added, "The process is long and complicated."
Treatment can extend up to two years.
The Star first reported the illness and that Pagano would likely miss several games while being treated for acute promyelocytic leukemia. According to the American Cancer Society website, "early diagnosis and treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) ... is important because patients with APL may develop serious blood-clotting or bleeding problems. ... Treatment induces remission in 80 to 90% of patients."
Hate to have to break that kind of news, but at least remission rates are quite high with the form of the disease he has.
Quote from: Locutus on October 01, 2012, 11:49:13 AM
Hate to have to break that kind of news, but at least remission rates are quite high with the form of the disease he has.
I have really liked everything I have learned about this guy. I think he is a good thing for the Colts and the City. I pray that he has a speedy recovery, although "speedy" for this disease may take a while.
Yup! Possibly 2 years according to the information you posted. One has to wonder with a potential two years of treatment if he'll remain in his coaching position, or forego it and concentrate on getting well physically.
Quote from: Locutus on October 01, 2012, 12:03:46 PM
Yup! Possibly 2 years according to the information you posted. One has to wonder with a potential two years of treatment if he'll remain in his coaching position, or forego it and concentrate on getting well physically.
On the local radio station here, the doctor said the limitations to his work would be up to him, that the side effects vary for each person...and he is very eager to return as soon as possible. So, we will see.
I did not get the chance to watch Denver yesterday, but I see where Manning had a great game.........completing 30 out of 38 for 338 yards and 3 TD's!
I know it was just Raiders, but NICE GAME! :yes:
On paper, tonights game between the Bears and the Cowboys may seem a bit dull. I'm thinking this is a good chance for the Bears to see what they are really made of..........If Cutler does not produce, I'm thinking it may be time to look for a new QB. Every time I try to like him he has a stinky game. He CAN be as good as anyone on a given night....just cannot become consistent.
I'm predicting a bears victory.........24-17
The day I waiting for is, the day Manning come back to Indianapolis and beats the crap out of Jim Irsay's Colts ass. It is sure going to be sweet. :yes: :biggrin:
Gotta get ready for DA BEARSSS!
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I hate the Cowboys, but seeing as how the Bears are in Green Bay's division.......... :sneaky:
Quote from: Locutus on October 01, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
I hate the Cowboys, but seeing as how the Bears are in Green Bay's division.......... :sneaky:
bring it!!! :icon_twisted:
24-17!! Da BARESssss
;D
Actually, I think Palehorse is going to right there with you pulling for the Bears if he shows up later.
Fuck those cowgirls! :mad:
This game is a snoozer. Too bad I'm not at a "pour 'til you score" bar. ;D
I refuse to watch it. . .
If we were drinking in a "pour 'til you score" bar, we'd be three sheets to the wind by now. :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on October 01, 2012, 09:30:36 PM
If we were drinking in a "pour 'til you score" bar, we'd be three sheets to the wind by now. :rotfl:
I'd be about ready for alcohol poisoning. . . :biggrin:
Well Da' Bears managed to put up 3 points. Pour 'til you score is over.
Game is starting to pick up a bit now. 10-7 Bears at the half.
Da' Bears put up another TD. 17-7
Romo sucks. :yes:
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:spooked: :biggrin:
Hey, my prediction is going to be pretty close....27-10 right now.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on October 01, 2012, 11:15:07 PM
Hey, my prediction is going to be pretty close....27-10 right now.
Maybe not. The Bears just scored another TD and Romo is impotent tonight.
Looks like LeBron James is a Cowboys fan. From Twitter:
LeBron James @KingJames
SMDH I mean!!
:rotfl:
Yup! Definitely a Cowboys fan. ;D
LeBron James @KingJames
Well at least i can always fall back and watch SpongeBob Squarepants
Cowgirls. LMFATO!!
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Go Rams. For no particular reason.
Quote from: Locutus on October 04, 2012, 08:39:48 PM
Go Rams. For no particular reason.
They playing tonight, and if so who?
Quote from: Palehorse on October 04, 2012, 08:42:12 PM
They playing tonight, and if so who?
Arizona.
It's on the NFL Network. There's a Thursday night game just about every week this season.
Go Pack! Beat the Dolts!
The Dolphins are also getting ready to play the Bengals.
Pretty soon! :icon_twisted:
Dolts stay true to their nick-name. . . :rolleyes:
1st and goal PACK!
7-0 Pack!
:yes:
14-0 Pack!
Green Bay just walked in for another TD. 21-3 Pack!
Wife of Palehorse ain't happy. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 07, 2012, 02:22:00 PM
Green Bay just walked in for another TD. 21-3 Pack!
Wife of Palehorse ain't happy. ;D
You got that right. If she were a drinking woman she'd be three sheets to the wind about now! :biggrin:
:big grin:
Dolphins are up on the Bengals 14-6. :spooked:
A pick and quick 7 by the Dolts to open the second half scoring. . . :spooked:
Touchdown Dolts!
RG III just got his clock cleaned and is currently out of the game.
Dolphins win and the Packers may lose. :mad:
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
The Pack gave that game away! How do you hook a field goal like that inside? :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 07, 2012, 06:06:48 PM
The Pack gave that game away! How do you hook a field goal like that inside? :rolleyes:
:mad: :mad:
Peyton is having neck problems again today. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 07, 2012, 06:28:59 PM
Peyton is having neck problems again today. ;D
He's got Brady-itus! :biggrin:
Bears were eating Jaguar today. . . :spooked:
Congratulations Drew Brees!
And the Saints pick up win number one over the San Diego Chargers.
Quote from: Locutus on October 07, 2012, 09:07:37 PM
Congratulations Drew Brees!
:yes: 8)
It was a bit surreal to see Sean in the Suite instead of on the side-lines.
WOW!
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Reggie and Andrew took to the PACK! An Amazing catch and an Amazing Game!
Quote from: Palehorse on October 08, 2012, 07:05:22 AM
:yes: 8)
It was a bit surreal to see Sean in the Suite instead of on the side-lines.
Yeah, but it was kind of cool that the NFL at least let him come back so he could see Brees break the record. They could have just as easily said no.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on October 08, 2012, 08:06:54 AM
WOW!
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Reggie and Andrew took to the PACK! An Amazing catch and an Amazing Game!
I have to admint that Luck looked really good yesterday.
Quote from: Locutus on October 08, 2012, 01:53:09 PM
Yeah, but it was kind of cool that the NFL at least let him come back so he could see Brees break the record. They could have just as easily said no.
Yes it was very cool of the NFL to allow him.....I also find it hard not to like Drew Brees....he is a great QB, and seems to be a great person.
I'm hoping that the Jets can somehow knock the Texans off tonight, but it's not going to happen.
Jets are whipping up on the Dolts right now!
'Bout damn time we got back to the NFL thread on a Sunday afternoon. Too much distraction with the free falling stream. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 14, 2012, 02:42:51 PM
'Bout damn time we got back to the NFL thread on a Sunday afternoon. Too much distraction with the free falling stream. ;D
Yeah. Since we didn't get to see blood boil now we can get our own boiling over some real man-stuff! :icon_twisted:
:biggrin: :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 14, 2012, 02:48:19 PM
Yeah. Since we didn't get to see blood boil now we can get our own boiling over some real man-stuff! :icon_twisted:
Yea, back to some real man-stuff. I wonder how many of those big men that we could get to jump out in to space that high. :para: Yep, football real man-stuff. :haha:
Quote from: The Troll on October 14, 2012, 02:54:40 PM
Yea, back to some real man-stuff. I wonder how many of those big men that we could get to jump out in to space that high. :para: Yep, football real man-stuff. :haha:
Troll, I have absolutely no problem admitting that I would most certainly
NOT jump into space from that high. ;D
Dolphins beating the Rams at the moment. :spooked:
Quote from: The Troll on October 14, 2012, 02:54:40 PM
Yea, back to some real man-stuff. I wonder how many of those big men that we could get to jump out in to space that high. :para: Yep, football real man-stuff. :haha:
Why don't you line up with one of the practice squads then Troll? They'll take your head clean off.
Dolts down 28 - 6. :biggrin:
Dolts on the goal line and a quick throw to the end zone. . . DOAH! Intercepted! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Rams are coming back on the Dolphins too.
Quote from: Locutus on October 14, 2012, 03:47:42 PM
Rams are coming back on the Dolphins too.
Dolts down 28 - 9 with under 4 minutes left in the 4th. :biggrin:
Now its 35 - 9 Jets with 1:05 left. :biggrin:
Dolphins may hold on and win theirs.
Dolphins win and move to 3-3 on the season.
Dolts lose BIG and get a nice spanking at the hands of the Jets. (Big surprise there eh?) :owned:
Cowgirls go down due to questionable clock management on their coach's part.
Quote from: Locutus on October 14, 2012, 04:26:51 PM
Cowgirls go down due to questionable clock management on their coach's part.
Well that breaks my heart. . . :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 14, 2012, 04:29:53 PM
Well that breaks my heart. . . :icon_twisted:
Mine too. Not!
Quote from: Locutus on October 14, 2012, 04:33:27 PM
Mine too. Not!
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :pizza: :pizza: :pizza: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Tough game tonight for the Packers. They have to go to Texas to face an undefeated Houston team which will be fired up at home. I love to see them hang the first L on the Texans.
Quote from: Locutus on October 14, 2012, 07:58:38 PM
Tough game tonight for the Packers. They have to go to Texas to face an undefeated Houston team which will be fired up at home. I love to see them hang the first L on the Texans.
I'm watching it with the same hope. :yes:
3 and out for the Texans on their first possession.
Touchdown Green Bay!
Yup! I'm doing a happy dance! :hamster:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 14, 2012, 03:09:15 PM
Why don't you line up with one of the practice squads then Troll? They'll take your head clean off.
Didn't want your old ass to miss this
- - -^And the Pack are ahead 24 - 10 on the Texan-ettes. :icon_twisted:
42 - 17 Pack! :biggrin:
Yeah, they beat the shit out of them, but had some injuries along the way.
Well, I see the first half neck problems Manning had miraculously left him in the second half! Broncos win! :biggrin:
Yeah, amazing comeback. I turned the game off and was amazed when I saw the final score. I'm sure there was some collapse on the Chargers' part as well.
Quote from: Locutus on October 16, 2012, 11:32:25 AM
Yeah, amazing comeback. I turned the game off and was amazed when I saw the final score. I'm sure there was some collapse on the Chargers' part as well.
Rivers threw 3 picks in the second half, and Manning went, well, all Manning on them. :biggrin:
I knew he had to have help from the chargers. Can't win throwing three picks. Seems like Rivers had the hurting neck last night. :roll eyes:
CNN) - Thou shalt not Tebow, for the wages of Tebowing is trademark infringement.
A management and consulting firm representing New York Jets back-up quarterback and evangelical sports icon Tim Tebow has moved one step closer to holding the trademark "Tebowing" for use on things as widespread as clothing, pencil sharpeners and holiday ornaments. . .
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Nothing like making money off of public displays of piety. ;D
After all, the Roman Catholic Church learned that ages ago. :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Locutus on October 21, 2012, 01:26:05 PM
After all, the Roman Catholic Church learned that ages ago. :icon_twisted:
:yes: :icon_twisted: :yes:
Pack beating the Rams 27-13 with less than 3 minutes left and the Colts are beating the Browns.
Jerry Sandusky has escaped. He was watching football across the bar from me this weekend:
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:spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on October 22, 2012, 06:23:35 PM
Jerry Sandusky has escaped. He was watching football across the bar from me this weekend:
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:spooked:
:spooked: :spooked: :spooked: :spooked: :eek: :spooked: :spooked: :spooked: :spooked:
And the Dolts are down 10-3 to the Titans and approaching the half. . . :biggrin:
The Dolphins are beating the Jets 20-3, but Tannehill injured his leg.
Green Bay is also winning. ;D
The Giants are spankin the cowgirls. :biggrin:
Romo has thrown 3 interceptions, and the cowgirls have fumbled once, and the Giants are up 23 - Nada with 12 minutes to go in the 2nd! :biggrin:
Cowgirls have now come back and are ahead by one. . . :eek:
Okay. . . let's see if Manning has neck problems tonight against the Saints. . . :icon_twisted:
I see the cowgirls lost by a finger tip...litteraly
how bout da bears!
Manning just aired out a nice one, just like the old days....three plays later...and a review........TOUCHDOWN! 98 yards....7-0 Denver.
Yeah. . . but he's starting to have some neck problems. . . Denver's 10th fumble and like the previous 9 it was not recovered. . .
fifty straight games with a touchdown pass and going over the 300th touchdown passes for Drew Brees...I think this may be a barn burner tonight.
Manning just aired out another nice pass.......Denver is on the move once again.
Manning .... TOUCHDOWN! 56 YARDS FIVE PLAYS......14 - 7
Manning does it one more time.....93 yard drive ends up with a Manning TD........17 point lead..............Manning is looking as good as ever.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on October 28, 2012, 10:20:27 PM
Manning does it one more time.....93 yard drive ends up with a Manning TD........17 point lead..............Manning is looking as good as ever.
Making Irsay look like the pill popping putz he is! :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 28, 2012, 09:10:05 PM
Yeah. . . but he's starting to have some neck problems. . .
WHAT are you talking about?
Dolphins and Dolts tomorrow. Place your bets now.
My money is on the fins. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on November 04, 2012, 10:16:54 AM
My money is on the fins. . .
You sure? Tannehill may be out of the game today.
Uncle Guido from Vegas agrees with you though. The line is Miami -2.
Quote from: Locutus on November 04, 2012, 11:03:29 AM
You sure? Tannehill may be out of the game today.
Uncle Guido from Vegas agrees with you though. The line is Miami -2.
Yes I am sure. You see that FG miss? :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 04, 2012, 01:12:27 PM
Yes I am sure. You see that FG miss? :biggrin:
I did! They're back on top now though.
Quote from: Locutus on November 04, 2012, 03:29:27 PM
I did! They're back on top now though.
Yeah, but the dolts got a TD and now they're ahead. . . :mad:
Dolts - Fins is going to go down to the wire. 2:14 left, Fins with the ball, and down by 3. :spooked:
It appears that unless Luck throws a pick, the fins are going down. . . :rant:
Yep! Palehorse and Uncle Guido from Vegas were wrong. ;D
Luck is the man! Great game for Colts fans.......they are NOW 5 and 3.
Quote from: Locutus on November 04, 2012, 04:22:52 PM
Yep! Palehorse and Uncle Guido from Vegas were wrong. ;D
I am in good company then. . . :biggrin:
VERY nice spot on Aaron Rogers just finished during 60 Minutes this evening. :yes:
I have a new appreciation for the man.
Mannig -3 TD's today....... ;)
Brian U:rlacher of da bears! is latest defender to return an interception for a touchdown, and Cutler threw three touchdown passes for a 51-20 on Sunday....they are 7 and 1!
and Andrew Luck's 433 yards is a record for most yards by rookie QB.....he also tied another record by becoming the NFLs' second rookie quarterback to produce four 300-yard games in a season...
good day of football.... :yes:
Luck does look good. I wish the Dolphins would have sucked enough to get him, but I'm pretty pleased with Tannehill so far. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on November 04, 2012, 08:57:47 PM
Luck does look good. I wish the Dolphins would have sucked enough to get him, but I'm pretty pleased with Tannehill so far. :yes:
I think Tannehill will be a very good QB.......I like him, except when he is playing against the Colts...
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Well the Falcons are still undefeated after Week 9.
Quote from: Locutus on November 04, 2012, 11:29:50 PM
Well the Falcons are still undefeated after Week 9.
Yeah. I was hoping they'd spank the cowgirls, but I'll settle for a squeaker. . . :icon_twisted:
Titans are beating up on the Dolphins.
Bronco's ahead 17 - 7 at the half (9 seconds left) against the Texans. . . :icon_twisted:
Titans are still beating up on the Dolphins.
Go Saints!! Beat those Falcons.
Quote from: Palehorse on November 11, 2012, 02:30:09 PM
Bronco's ahead 17 - 7 at the half (9 seconds left) against the Texans. . . :icon_twisted:
Ooops should have said Panthers. . . :rolleyes:
Falcons are no longer undefeated! :big grin:
Panthers got their tails cropped today by the Broncos. 8)
Rams and 49ers may be heading for a tie unless one of them can score here in the next 2:45. This is a great game!
Tie. 24-24.
First NFL tie since 2008.
Quote from: Locutus on November 11, 2012, 08:00:56 PM
Rams and 49ers may be heading for a tie unless one of them can score here in the next 2:45. This is a great game!
Yup. First tie I can remember in years. . . :spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on November 11, 2012, 08:13:15 PM
Tie. 24-24.
First NFL tie since 2008.
:yes: :yes: :yes:
Pack beat the Lions by 4. . . (Not a convincing win)
The Dolts are getting pounded by Brady and Co. 31-17 in the 3rd. . . :biggrin:
And last I saw Peyton was not having any neck problems with the Chargers. . . :biggrin:
And the pounding of the Dolts continues. . . 38-17 with a minute to go in the third. . . :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 18, 2012, 06:40:59 PM
And the pounding of the Dolts continues. . . 38-17 with a minute to go in the third. . . :biggrin:
Fiftysomething to 24 last I saw. Needless to say the Dolts got their asses handed to them today! :biggrin:
The Pack won though! ;D
Yeah and I am watching the squealers disguised as bees try to overpower the ravens. . . :rolleyes:
I think the Squealers are going down. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on November 18, 2012, 10:12:06 PM
I think the Squealers are going down. :yes:
IIRC birds do eat bees! :icon_twisted:
Houston snatches one from the Lions on Turkey day. (Lions losing on Thanksgiving? Whoda thunk it) :biggrin:
And RG3 and the Skins are scalping the Cowgirls at the half. (Does it get much better than this?)
And the cowgirls go down, at home, beaten by RG3 and the Skins. :biggrin:
And yes. . . it could get better than this. How?
The Jets spanking the Pats of course! Game time minutes away! :smile:
Well the opposite of that is happening. It was 0-0 at the end of the first quarter, but then the Patriots put 35 points on their asses in the 2nd. :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on November 22, 2012, 10:02:21 PM
Well the opposite of that is happening. It was 0-0 at the end of the first quarter, but then the Patriots put 35 points on their asses in the 2nd. :mad:
Yeah. Pretty sickening. (Even if the Jets do have Tebow).
But I guess, "two out of three ain't bad"! :biggrin:
The Jets just need to pack up and go home. Maybe they should just turn out the lights and claim a power outage? :rolleyes:
The Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is once again deserving of at minimum a several game suspension, after kicking Texans Quarterback Matt Schaub in the meat curtains during the game yesterday. (I saw it live and thought it was intentional, and after viewing the slo-mo replay several times since I have not changed my mind).
Suh, if you will recall, was the jackwagon stomping the arm of an opposing player in last years Turkey Bowl fiasco.
This guy needs to be suspended for life! :yes: :mad:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8662958/ndamukong-suh-left-cleat-hits-matt-schaub-houston-texans-year-ejection-detroit-lions-defensive-tackle (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8662958/ndamukong-suh-left-cleat-hits-matt-schaub-houston-texans-year-ejection-detroit-lions-defensive-tackle)
http://www.youtube.com/v/pMso4LYB5Yo
And here's his BS a year ago yesterday
http://www.youtube.com/v/ZXDmCVSnn1U
No one will give it serious attention until he permanently disables someone.
When I played, we had ways of dealing with these assholes.
Welp. . . the Dolts are ahead after a 75 yard return for a TD - 7-0 in the first. (Bills). :eek:
Yeah but Buffalo sucks though. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on November 25, 2012, 01:37:21 PM
Yeah but Buffalo sucks though. ;D
Now its 7-3 Dolts. I think it m ay be a close game, cause the Dolts suck too! :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 25, 2012, 01:38:14 PM
Now its 7-3 Dolts. I think it m ay be a close game, cause the Dolts suck too! :biggrin:
:yes: :big grin:
Quote from: Locutus on November 25, 2012, 02:41:27 PM
:yes: :big grin:
They barely won against a shitty team. I guess that makes them shitty too! :yes:
The Aint's lost to the 49ers in a game filled with mistakes. . . Whatta Joke!
Now I am readying myself for the PACK's game against the Giants.
- Turkey sandwich
- Cranberries
- Coke
- Rum
I feel a turkey coma coming on! :biggrin:
The Pack is getting smacked by the Giants. . . 24-7 in the 2nd qrtr. . . :eek:
Yeah; it's ugly.
CNN is reporting that a Kansas City Chiefs football player has shot and killed his girlfriend, then traveled to the team's training facility and committed suicide. :spooked: :spooked:
Since I don't follow football to closely, what is Teball, Jesus's ***** football player been up to. :wink: :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on December 01, 2012, 11:46:22 AM
CNN is reporting that a Kansas City Chiefs football player has shot and killed his girlfriend, then traveled to the team's training facility and committed suicide. :spooked: :spooked:
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and a woman believed to be his girlfriend are dead, after Belcher apparently shot and killed her, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and shot and killed himself.
Quote from: The Troll on December 01, 2012, 01:05:33 PM
Since I don't follow football to closely, what is Teball, Jesus's ***** football player been up to. :wink: :biggrin:
He's playing for the J-E-T-S-Suck! Suck! Suck!
Quote from: Locutus on December 01, 2012, 01:38:52 PM
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and a woman believed to be his girlfriend are dead, after Belcher apparently shot and killed her, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and shot and killed himself.
Holy hell! :o
Selfishness. . .and nothing but. :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on December 01, 2012, 02:44:43 PM
And they had a two month old baby. :mad:
I'm calling a fight ignited by postpartum and roid rage.
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on December 01, 2012, 08:59:42 PM
I'm calling a fight ignited by postpartum and roid rage.
sounds reasonable...but, like PH said....selfishishness was the dominate motive.
Dolts get lucky again. That horseshoe is going to fall out of their asses one of these days. . .
Luck looks good PH. He has a bright future in the NFL. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on December 02, 2012, 05:06:42 PM
Luck looks good PH. He has a bright future in the NFL. :yes:
Getting Luck was a brilliant move! and, as I stated at the beginning of the season, they would finish 8-8.....I think we are more than likely going to make the playoffs, but still have to win one or two more to assure it.
Manning is having his second best season ever this year, as far as QB ratings are concerned......
Wow! what a great ending the Colts had..........fun stuff!!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 02, 2012, 06:31:18 PM
Getting Luck was a brilliant move! and, as I stated at the beginning of the season, they would finish 8-8.....I think we are more than likely going to make the playoffs, but still have to win one or two more to assure it.
Manning is having his second best season ever this year, as far as QB ratings are concerned......
Wow! what a great ending the Colts had..........fun stuff!!
The Colts were
lucky Manning got injured when he did. That's about it. Nothing much brilliant about it. Had Manning not been injured, Luck would be playing somewhere else.
Quote from: Locutus on December 02, 2012, 08:41:56 PM
The Colts were lucky Manning got injured when he did. That's about it. Nothing much brilliant about it. Had Manning not been injured, Luck would be playing somewhere else.
Not saying "Luck" had nothing to do with it....but, there was a lot of pressure to keep Peyton and take our chances, and Irsay decided to be the bad guy, and let Manning go....he caught a lot of grief over this, but did it. Now, it is working out for both the Colts and Manning.
I miss Manning, but I am elated to have Luck and his ability to perform...along with what seems like a decent defence, an improving offensive line....and a very good coaching staff.........all part of the front offices plans to keep our Colts a team in contention.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 03, 2012, 08:00:53 AM
Not saying "Luck" had nothing to do with it....but, there was a lot of pressure to keep Peyton and take our chances, and Irsay decided to be the bad guy, and let Manning go....he caught a lot of grief over this, but did it. Now, it is working out for both the Colts and Manning.
I miss Manning, but I am elated to have Luck and his ability to perform...along with what seems like a decent defence, an improving offensive line....and a very good coaching staff.........all part of the front offices plans to keep our Colts a team in contention.
It just had to be the work of the all mighty god. :doh: :wink:
IF the Colts make it to the playoffs, they may very well face the Broncos and Peyton Manning. One and done at best for the Colts, but how sweet would the Karma be to see them sent packing by Manning? :yes:
They've already done better than I thought they would. But with such an easy schedule who wouldn't ?
Quote from: Palehorse on December 03, 2012, 09:41:04 AM
IF the Colts make it to the playoffs, they may very well face the Broncos and Peyton Manning. One and done at best for the Colts, but how sweet would the Karma be to see them sent packing by Manning? :yes:
They've already done better than I thought they would. But with such an easy schedule who wouldn't ?
That is why I said they would go 8-8...they had a fairly easy schedule....But they HAVE really done very, very well, beyond everyone's expectations .... and hey, who knows, once they playoffs start, anything can happen....but, I would have to bet on Manning if that scenerio would occurr.
Quote from: Locutus on December 01, 2012, 01:38:52 PM
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and a woman believed to be his girlfriend are dead, after Belcher apparently shot and killed her, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and shot and killed himself.
You know, I have been a fan of Bob Costas for years now..........but, he is now on my dumbass list. He is blaming the death of Jovan Belcher and his girlfriends because he had access to a gun. I'm also tired of the "I feel sorry" crowd, for this moron from K.C. He is not a nice guy.....he KILLED a person. He KILLED the mother of his own child.
I have a hard time finding sympathy for a person who does such a thing.........to kill himself is one thing. But, he MURDERED someone else first.
I'm sure there is going to be sympathizers blaming this on Football now too! That the concussions may be responsible!
The bottom line is THIS man is responsible. Not the gun, not the NFL...........this man...Jovan Belcher! - DEAD because HE decided to end his life.....my heart and prayers are out to his child he left behind and the family of his girlfriend.
I don't think he was mentioned during the moment of silence that was held prior to the game. I think all that were mentioned were the families of the victims (dead mother and orphaned baby). Not 100% positive about that though. I just caught a report in passing last night.
Cowgirls lost two today. . . :spooked:
Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was arrested Saturday on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter after his Mercedes flipped, leaving teammate Jerry Brown Jr. fatally injured, police in Irving, Texas, said.
Brent's car was allegedly traveling at a high speed when it hit a curb, flipped and caught fire, according to Irving police, who said officers on the scene "believed alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash."
The car traveled about 900 feet after hitting the curb, said police spokesman John Argumaniz.
Joshua Price-Brent, 24, was arrested on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter involving the death of Dallas Cowboys teammate Jerry Brown.
When officers came upon the scene, Brent was dragging Brown, 25, from the car, officials told reporters.
Brown was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Brent, 24, who is in his third season with the team, was booked into the Irving City Jail on one count of intoxication manslaughter, police said. It's considered a second-degree felony, which carries a potential two- to 20-year prison sentence with a maximum $10,000 fine. . .
http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/08/us/texas-cowboys-player-arrested/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 (http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/08/us/texas-cowboys-player-arrested/index.html?hpt=hp_t1)
Brown was a former Colt, having been released by the team in October. . .
Unbelievable how some of those guys act. :mad:
So what; nobody watching football today? The season is almost over already and no one is watching? :eek:
The Dolts squeak out another one today by barely beating the Titans.
The Vikes beat the Bears.
The Saints are having their asses handed to them at the hands of Manning and the Giants. . .
And don't forget the 58-0 whoop ass the Seahawks put on the Cardinals. ;D
And it's snowing in Green Bay for the night game. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on December 09, 2012, 08:14:14 PM
And it's snowing in Green Bay for the night game. :yes:
That needs to move south a few hundred miles! :yes: :yes: :yes:
And the Pack win in the snow! ;D
The magic number for the Colts is down to one.....though many of their wins has been close, a win is a win.........what a great year for them....they have exceeded all expectations.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 10, 2012, 08:48:58 AM
The magic number for the Colts is down to one.....though many of their wins has been close, a win is a win.........what a great year for them....they have exceeded all expectations.
In any sport the name of the game is WINNING. And you can't take that from the Colts. :colts:
Today the Dolts play Houston again. . . the bears play the PACK again. . .
The Dolts and Bears will both probably lose today. :biggrin:
I hope you're right. Go Pack!!
14-7 Green Bay at the half!
Quote from: Locutus on December 16, 2012, 02:31:52 PM
14-7 Green Bay at the half!
and 20 - 10 Texans at the half. . . (well, almost 20 seconds to go). :biggrin: Doah. FG unit coming out. . . Probably going to be 23-10. . . :biggrin:
Could it be, that Luck and the Colts are heading for yet another come-from-behind victory?.....17-23. :confused:
or not!! :no:
Packers are NFC North champions again!! :big grin: :yes:
Boom baby. (For once my predictions were correct).
Squealers and Cowgirls are locked in a good one. 24-24 with two minutes left in regulation.
And Big Ben throws a pick on their first possession in OT and Dallas runs it back to the 1 yard line. :rotfl:
Looks like the Girls are going to luck into another one.
Cowgirls win!
Quote from: Locutus on December 16, 2012, 07:50:45 PM
Cowgirls win!
Damn. . . I know a guy that is going to be mad over that tomorrow! :icon_twisted:
Truth is, no matter who lost I'd be happy over that game. That's why I turned it off. I refuse to watch mediocrity in people that are being paid more in one season than most of us will make in a lifetime.
Well the 8:30 game is a good one too. Tom Brady and the Patriots against the 49ers.
This is a good game too! 49ers up 38-31 with 4:40 left in the 4th!
Yes it was a good game, glad to see the 49'ers beat them! :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 17, 2012, 08:00:47 AM
Yes it was a good game, glad to see the 49'ers beat them! :yes:
Being a Green Bay fan, I was actually pulling for Tom Brady for once. :yes: ;D
Anyone see Josh Brent all smiles on the Cowboys' sideline this weekend? If so, what did you think about it?
Quote from: Locutus on December 18, 2012, 08:19:11 PM
Anyone see Josh Brent all smiles on the Cowboys' sideline this weekend? If so, what did you think about it?
I guess he left on his own in the second half, after several complaints about him being there. You reap what you sow...
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 19, 2012, 10:55:48 AM
I guess he left on his own in the second half, after several complaints about him being there. You reap what you sow...
It was in poor taste at a minimum. Jerry Jones supported him being there originally, but it was later reported that he was never asked if he could be on the sideline. I don't guess we'll be seeing him there anymore however.
And in other news, the Jets have benched Sanchez and they did NOT give the nod to Tim Tebow to start on Sunday. :no:
He better be callin' ole' Jeebus for another NFL gig. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on December 19, 2012, 05:56:11 PM
And in other news, the Jets have benched Sanchez and they did NOT give the nod to Tim Tebow to start on Sunday. :no:
He better be callin' ole' Jeebus for another NFL gig. ;D
I saw that, kind of makes you wonder why they even got him in the first place.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 19, 2012, 07:42:01 PM
I saw that, kind of makes you wonder why they even got him in the first place.
Yep!
But you have to admit, he's shaky at best. I don't really think he's starting quarterback material regardless of where he may land next.
What makes this hard to grasp is that in college, he had 5 NCAA, 14 Southern Conference, 8 University of Florida records. He was the SEC's all-time leader in career passing efficiency, completion percentage and A BIG ONE his passing TD's to Interception ratio (5.5 to 1) he had most yards rushed by QB (2947), rushing touchdowns (any position) (57), and total touchdowns responsible for (145).
He also ranked second in career passing efficiency, third in career yards per attempt (9.33), 8th in career rushing touchdowns, and also owns the record for most consecutive games in which he both threw at least one touchdown pass and scored at least one rushing touchdown (14).
I mean these are some amazing numbers..................BUT, then again, it is NOT THE NFL.
I just find it amazing he cannot take that step needed to become a legit NFL QB.
Quote from: Locutus on December 19, 2012, 05:56:11 PM
And in other news, the Jets have benched Sanchez and they did NOT give the nod to Tim Tebow to start on Sunday. :no:
He better be callin' ole' Jeebus for another NFL gig. ;D
I heard he is asking to be traded. . .
What is really mind-numbing is why the Jets would spend MILLIONS on this guy in the first place. The last few personnel decisions that team has made leaves me wondering if someone in the front office is smoking crack!
Quote from: Palehorse on December 20, 2012, 08:51:32 AM
I heard he is asking to be traded. . .
What is really mind-numbing is why the Jets would spend MILLIONS on this guy in the first place. The last few personnel decisions that team has made leaves me wondering if someone in the front office is smoking crack!
My thoughts too....I thought they were at least going to use him to run, throw and keep things mixed up.......and they just have not used him at all.
Adding yet another wrinkle to the story: the soon-to-be out of contract Michael Vick is one of the team's potential replacements for Sanchez.
Quote from: Palehorse on December 20, 2012, 09:20:54 AM
Adding yet another wrinkle to the story: the soon-to-be out of contract Michael Vick is one of the team’s potential replacements for Sanchez.
That kind of stays right in line with what they HAVE been doing in the front office....NOW it makes sense.
Looks like the road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through Atlanta. Personally, I expect them to lose in the divisional round. ;D
This is good news:
Pagano to return to Colts on Monday, pending blood tests
By By Albert Breer and Jeff Darlington
Published: December 23, 2012 at 4:13 AM PST
Modified: December 23, 2012 at 5:16 AM PST
Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano , in remission after being diagnosed with leukemia in September, will have bloodwork done on Sunday, and if all goes well in that final step, Pagano will return to full-time work with the Colts on Monday, the team said.
The Colts had set this week as the target a couple months ago. Pagano was cleared by doctors last week.
He's been at several Colts home games, but next Sunday -- assuming things go to plan -- would be his first one working since the diagnosis.
The Colts have rallied to a 9-5 record behind interim coach Bruce Arians , and are on the cusp of an AFC wild-card berth. Indianapolis clinches a playoff spot with a victory against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday .
Speaking of the Dolts. After a 3 and out on the first series against the Chiefs, the defense intercepts and scores a touchdown. . .
Win and they're in right?
I also wouldn't mind seeing Seattle pop the 49ers today. That bogus call against Green Bay by the bogus refs is coming into play and may cost them the number two seed. :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on December 23, 2012, 01:43:05 PM
Win and they're in right?
Yup. But they aren't doing anything that would indicate to me they are deserving of it. Thus far that interception are the only points they've put on the board, aside from a field goal.
In any case it will be a "one and done" for them should they make it to the playoffs. No way they hold a candle to any of the other teams. . .
:rolleyes:
Pack up on Tennessee 27-0 in the 3rd. ;D
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 23, 2012, 02:44:35 PM
:rolleyes:
Are you watching this second half fiasco as it unfolds? If so, how can you roll your eyes at a statement of fact? One and done IF they make it at all! :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on December 23, 2012, 02:48:26 PM
Pack up on Tennessee 27-0 in the 3rd. ;D
Make that 34-0.
Quote from: Locutus on December 23, 2012, 03:04:18 PM
Make that 34-0.
41-0.
I think Aaron Rodgers can take a break now. ;D
48-0 with Rodgers on the bench. It's getting ugly.
55-0. :spooked:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 23, 2012, 02:50:29 PM
Are you watching this second half fiasco as it unfolds? If so, how can you roll your eyes at a statement of fact? One and done IF they make it at all! :yes:
Colts have all season been a fourth quarter team..........I am just not a fan of negative talk, week in, week out....the colts have had plenty of ugly wins, but they are still wins.........and I gotta say I am proud of the Colts management who put together a great team.......great coaching and getting Luck was a brilliant move....no other rookie QB has thrown for more yards in the NFL.
Ten WINS......very cool.
AFC playoff picture is set and the Colts are in. :yes:
Colts go to the Ravens on Wildcard weekend and the Bengals go to the Patriots. ;D
NFC playoff picture is still shaping up.
Ravens will pound the Dolts. (just saying).
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 23, 2012, 04:15:27 PM
....I am just not a fan of negative talk, week in, week out..
Really. . . :eek:
Your posts elsewhere in this forum would clearly prove otherwise.
If you think the Colts have an ice cube's chance in hell of beating a team with a wining record, then you are not only nucking futz, but a certifiable dreamer. Snap out of it. They are one and done.
Go Seahawks!!
Quote from: Locutus on December 23, 2012, 08:07:54 PM
Go Seahawks!!
Yeah, I hope they spank them! :yes: :biggrin:
One of the redeeming features of this season; the Steelers will be at home watching like the rest of us. 8)
Quote from: Palehorse on December 23, 2012, 07:58:59 PM
Really. . . :eek:
Your posts elsewhere in this forum would clearly prove otherwise.
If you think the Colts have an ice cube's chance in hell of beating a team with a wining record, then you are not only nucking futz, but a certifiable dreamer. Snap out of it. They are one and done.
from a guy who said they would be lucky to win a couple of games this year............I agree, that the odds are against the Colts in winning a playoff game, but I would not be willing to beat too much that they won't. I think anything is capable during the playoffs.......and the Colts have small, shimmers of excellence from time to time.
and PH, PLEASE, I am a ray of sunshine compared to your constantly negative, doom and gloom posts.
on a semi-good note, the BEARS still hang in there for a fighting chance for the playoffs..... :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 23, 2012, 08:15:07 PM
Yeah, I hope they spank them! :yes: :biggrin:
One of the redeeming features of this season; the Steelers will be at home watching like the rest of us. 8)
Yup! Squealers eliminated!
14-0 Seahawks!! ;D
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 23, 2012, 08:43:21 PM
from a guy who said they would be lucky to win a couple of games this year............I agree, that the odds are against the Colts in winning a playoff game, but I would not be willing to beat too much that they won't. I think anything is capable during the playoffs.......and the Colts have small, shimmers of excellence from time to time.
and PH, PLEASE, I am a ray of sunshine compared to your constantly negative, doom and gloom posts.
Stop. You cannot handle the truth and that is NOT my fault. (Although you seem to think it is for some damn reason).
Quote from: Locutus on December 23, 2012, 08:58:48 PM
14-0 Seahawks!! ;D
Make that 21-zip! He he he! :biggrin:
Great play!! Go Seahawks!!
I can't believe I'm pulling for them after that bullshit call from the bullshit replacement refs early on this season. :mad:
This "monster field goal has disaster written all over it! But it is good. . . 28 - 6 Seahawks
Quote from: Palehorse on December 23, 2012, 09:14:58 PM
Stop. You cannot handle the truth and that is NOT my fault. (Although you seem to think it is for some damn reason).
handle WHAT TRUTH? I'm not blaming NOBODY, but YOU called me nuking futz........
Quote from: Palehorse on December 23, 2012, 10:01:43 PM
This "monster field goal has disaster written all over it! But it is good. . . 28 - 6 Seahawks
Go Seahawks!
Quote from: Locutus on December 23, 2012, 10:16:28 PM
Go Seahawks!
I don't think I have ever uttered those words before in my life.............hmmmmm. Just a thought.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 23, 2012, 10:22:48 PM
I don't think I have ever uttered those words before in my life.............hmmmmm. Just a thought.
If the Seahawks win, that puts Green Bay into the number 2 seed in the NFC. :wink:
Quote from: Locutus on December 23, 2012, 10:50:53 PM
If the Seahawks win, that puts Green Bay into the number 2 seed in the NFC. :wink:
Oh, I understand why you would say such a thing, just don't think I have ever utter those words before. Green Bay is peaking at the right time....
Yes they are!! :)
Colts are hangin with the Texans.....going into th 4th....21-16.........a very good game... :yes:
Luck was 3rd down and 23........throws a perfect strike to Hilton for a 70 yard TD..........28-16.... :spooked: :yes:
My game isn't until 4:25. Green Bay is playing away without Cobb today which is a bit worrisome. They're already in the playoffs, but a win today will give them a first round bye.
Quote from: Locutus on December 30, 2012, 03:38:53 PM
My game isn't until 4:25. Green Bay is playing away without Cobb today which is a bit worrisome. They're already in the playoffs, but a win today will give them a first round bye.
Peterson will be a test for the Packers run game.......he can set an NFL record today with a 200 plus yard game.
on the lighter side........My Colts just finished beating the best team in the NFL by a score of 28 to 16.............they won one for Chuck!! The Texans lost home field advantage.
The Colts had a very emotional intro for Chuck today........it was really cool..... 8)
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 30, 2012, 04:06:41 PM
The Texans lost home field advantage.
Not quite yet. A Denver loss + a New England loss would give them home field advantage. :yes: So it's no longer in their hands.
This would also be about the only afternoon that I could walk into a Chicago Bears bar wearing my Green Bay attire and be welcomed. :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on December 30, 2012, 04:13:40 PM
This would also be about the only afternoon that I could walk into a Chicago Bears bar wearing my Green Bay attire and be welcomed. :rotfl:
true that! :rotfl:
Colts will be one and done. . . their season ends next weekend. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 30, 2012, 04:49:44 PM
Colts will be one and done. . . their season ends next weekend. :yes:
Why would you make such a claim? You may be rght, but WOW....what a fair weathered fan you are. They may be playing Baltimore, and they are NOT all that hot.
Adrian Peterson has 61 yards on eight carries in the first quarter.........I'm kind of pulling for him....he seems like a great guy and is running like a man on a mission.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 30, 2012, 04:55:39 PM
Adrian Peterson has 61 yards on eight carries in the first quarter.........I'm kind of pulling for him....he seems like a great guy and is running like a man on a mission.
:mad: :mad: :razz:
Quote from: Locutus on December 30, 2012, 04:57:33 PM
:mad: :mad: :razz:
I know! :razz: I want my bears to make the playoffs, even though they probably won't last long ............ but, once the playoffs start......ANYTHING can happen....
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 30, 2012, 04:53:05 PM
Why would you make such a claim?
I am a realist; something you know absolutely nothing about it appears.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 30, 2012, 04:53:05 PM
You may be rght, but WOW....what a fair weathered fan you are. They may be playing Baltimore, and they are NOT all that hot.
(See above)
Go Broncos!
Touchdown Packers!
I never tire of watch Peyton Manning playing football........he just threw a perfect pass to Decker for a TD...
Adrian Peterson is keeping it interesting with 91yards in the first half.....
I am very much a realist..........the ravens have won ONE out of their last five games...the Colts have won FOUR out of their last five games........ are realist would say that the Colts MIGHT be the favored.
A pessimist would.............aww, never mind.....I don't care.......GO COLTS! :yes:
Peterson is putting on a show in Minn!!! only needs 60 plus yards to break the record and it is still in the 3rd quarter.
Go Broncos! (http://www.northplattepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DenverBroncos.jpg)
WOW! what game between the Pack and the Vikings...........Pack just tied it with a couple of minutes to go!! Peterson needs fourty yards to break the record........FUN STUFF!
One HELL of a game!
Damn!! Now we have to play those fuckers again next week. :mad:
That was a GREAT game!!! How dramatic was that last play by Peterson? Had he went all the way, he would have broke the record...
It had me on my feet....... :yes:
Yeah, sucks for him that he missed the record by only 9 yards. He may never get that close again in his career. If Minnesota had to win that game, I would at least liked for him to get his record too.
I told my wife, I will watch NO more NFL until next year......... :yes:
RGIII will scalp those cowgirls. . . :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 30, 2012, 08:35:07 PM
I told my wife, I will watch NO more NFL until next year......... :yes:
Little does she know that next year is Tuesday. :rotfl:
You should be watching tonight's game though. It's going to be another good one. Whoever wins is in and the loser goes home.
Quote from: Palehorse on December 30, 2012, 08:39:35 PM
RGIII will scalp those cowgirls. . . :yes:
I hope so. :yes:
21-10 RGIII-Skins! :biggrin:
If you only watch one playoff game, watch Seattle vs the RGIII-Skins. This one will be a barn burner! :yes: :yes: :yes:
I was texting a Dallas fan when Romo got the ball the second to the last time. I told them, "He's going to fuck you up. Watch and see." Less than 30 seconds later, he threw the pick. LMAO!!!
I called that 30 seconds before it happened.
:rotfl:
Psycho Romo sucks in a pinch. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on December 30, 2012, 11:31:39 PM
I was texting a Dallas fan when Romo got the ball the second to the last time. I told them, "He's going to fuck you up. Watch and see." Less than 30 seconds later, he threw the pick. LMAO!!!
I called that 30 seconds before it happened.
:rotfl:
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Cowgirls go home! :icon_twisted:
Morris - That young man has his head screwed on right. Thankful, honest, and forthright; and not a word about Jeebus.
Quote from: Palehorse on December 30, 2012, 11:35:22 PM
Morris - That young man has his head screwed on right. Thankful, honest, and forthright; and not a word about Jeebus.
:yes:
Quote from: Locutus on December 30, 2012, 11:32:27 PM
Psycho Romo sucks in a pinch. :yes:
He threw 3 picks tonight, and I believe he did the same last week, or the week before?
Quote from: Palehorse on December 30, 2012, 11:38:04 PM
He threw 3 picks tonight, and I believe he did the same last week, or the week before?
And his record is 1-3 in games they needed to win to get into the playoffs, and 0-3 in the playoffs. I rest my case on him.
Quote from: Locutus on December 30, 2012, 11:49:28 PM
And his record is 1-3 in games they needed to win to get into the playoffs, and 0-3 in the playoffs. I rest my case on him.
I look for Ol' Jerry to deal him out in the off-season. :yes:
The Bears will give Lovie the Axe, and probably Cutler too.
And Brett Favre will still be retired. :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 31, 2012, 12:00:58 AM
And Brett Favre will still be retired. :biggrin:
Thankfully. And may he rest in peace. :rotfl:
I have to say Luck has done better than I imagined he would do, but to hear the announcers tell it during this afternoon's game, he is the second coming. They take zero notice of the fact that the lion's share of that offensive line are rookies / newbies, and even alluding to last years debacle of a season being Manning's fault. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
This season, with a PROPER offensive line, Manning is in the running for MVP (Again), and oh yeah, "winning"! :biggrin:
And how ironic is it that there are at least 2 former Colts in that line? (Tamme & Stokely). :yes:
Oh, and who are the front runners for this years Super Bowl? Manning (Denver) and (gag) Brady (gag) (New England) (gag-retch).
I am predicting Manning picking up another SB ring...facing another former Colt QB...Harbaugh as Coach of the 9'ers.
http://www.suntimes.com/17316980-761/bears-fire-coach-lovie-smith.html (http://www.suntimes.com/17316980-761/bears-fire-coach-lovie-smith.html)
Well. . . that didn't take long. Lovie's gone!
Andy Reid, Pat Shurmur, Romeo Crennel and Chan Gailey - GONE!
Let the blood-letting begin!
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The Bears don't love Lovie anymore. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on December 31, 2012, 02:04:58 PM
The Bears don't love Lovie anymore. ;D
ditka! ditka!! ditka!!! ditka!!! ditka!!!
okay, just kiddin........had a flash back of the a couple of decades ago!!!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 31, 2012, 02:06:57 PM
ditka! ditka!! ditka!!! ditka!!! ditka!!!
okay, just kiddin........had a flash back of the a couple of decades ago!!!
He may have another stroke if he comes back. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on December 31, 2012, 02:17:41 PM
He may have another stroke if he comes back. ;D
That is very true!! I always liked him.....he had a lot of character.
It will be interesting to see who is going to step up .....
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Hey Hank, how do you say Tony Romo in Spanish?
Quote from: Locutus on January 04, 2013, 05:06:09 PM
Hey Hank, how do you say Tony Romo in Spanish?
Mark Sanchez!! (http://theunknownzone.dailynuisanceproductions.com/Smileys3/default/rotfl.gif)
(Sorry, just saw it on facebook!)
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 04, 2013, 09:55:36 PM
Mark Sanchez!! (http://theunknownzone.dailynuisanceproductions.com/Smileys3/default/rotfl.gif)
(Sorry, just saw it on facebook!)
;D
Who choked? Was it Manning or was it the rest of the team?
We shall get that answer shortly!
Quote from: Palehorse on January 05, 2013, 12:03:45 AM
Who choked? Was it Manning or was it the rest of the team?
We shall get that answer shortly!
You'll have to wait at least another week for that answer sir. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2013, 12:07:18 AM
You'll have to wait at least another week for that answer sir. :yes:
Yeah. . . but in NFL speak, that equates to shortly.
This weekend we get to se who is actually one and done! :biggrin:
Hopefully not the Packers.
I'll bet the Colts go down on Sunday though. ;D
I'm thinkin the Colt by 3....they are STILL playin on emotions for Chuck!!....but, that darned ol Ray Lewis is tying to steal the thunder by "saying" he is going to retire...
I am not betting a nickle on this outcome.... :no: But hopin the Colts will get the chance to see Peyton vs. Luck...THAT would be game to see. :yes:
We shall see tomorrow at 1p.m. No wagers? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2013, 10:55:50 AM
We shall see tomorrow at 1p.m. No wagers? ;D
Nope! Not a wagerin guy... ;D
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 05, 2013, 11:19:35 AM
Nope! Not a wagerin guy... ;D
A big :chick: and cheap too. :wink: :biggrin:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 05, 2013, 11:19:35 AM
Nope! Not a wagerin guy... ;D
Well since you're in Indiana and I'm in south Florida, it would be difficult to collect from your ass anyway. :razz: :rotfl:
Cincy vs Houston is turning out to be a very close one. . . :yes:
Texans held it together to advance though.
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2013, 07:44:33 PM
Texans held it together to advance though.
Cincy - One and done! :yes: :biggrin:
GO PACK!
Pack are rolling in the first half! ;D
Matthews is a true MONSTER baby! :yes: :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2013, 09:45:05 PM
Pack are rolling in the first half! ;D
Ahead by 21 with 12:18 to go in the 4th quarter. . .
Vikings - One and done! :biggrin:
Yup! :big grin: On to San Fran next week it appears.
http://www.youtube.com/v/rhw_zbvxvb4
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2 one and done's down - 2 to go. (for this weekend). :biggrin:
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Quote from: Palehorse on January 05, 2013, 11:04:53 PM
2 one and done's down - 2 to go. (for this weekend). :biggrin:
I know you don't think the Colts are going to win tomorrow, but wouldn't it be funny if they did and then had to go to Denver next week and face Peyton Manning? :icon_twisted:
Because that's exactly where the winner of their game tomorrow is going. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2013, 11:20:40 PM
I know you don't think the Colts are going to win tomorrow, but wouldn't it be funny if they did and then had to go to Denver next week and face Peyton Manning? :icon_twisted:
Because that's exactly where the winner of their game tomorrow is going. :yes:
Karma is what that would be. Nothing but sweet, sweet Karma. :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 05, 2013, 11:41:19 PM
Karma is what that would be. Nothing but sweet, sweet Karma. :icon_twisted:
So maybe you should pull for 'em tomorrow. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2013, 11:43:48 PM
So maybe you should pull for 'em tomorrow. ;D
That's my wife's job. Mine is to provide "color commentary" that will cause her to throw things in my general direction. :icon_twisted:
And the way her luck is running they just may pull it off and get boinked by Manning! :icon_twisted:
:rotfl:
;D
Quote from: Palehorse on January 05, 2013, 11:47:53 PM
That's my wife's job. Mine is to provide "color commentary" that will cause her to throw things in my general direction. :icon_twisted:
And the way her luck is running they just may pull it off and get boinked by Manning! :icon_twisted:
T-1 hour until you can start with your commentary. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 12:02:43 PM
T-1 hour until you can start with your commentary. ;D
Oh no. I started already. . . :biggrin:
Thus far I have had an empty can of biscuits and a paper plate thrown at me; both went wide left ad were NO GOOD! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Ravens are going to be pumped because of Ray Lewis.
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 12:58:22 PM
Ravens are going to be pumped because of Ray Lewis.
Yup. That is the "X Factor" surrounding the Ravens. Ray's last dance and last shot at going to the big show. . . Despite his less than stellar antics off-field, he is the leader of that team and as Ray goes so goes the team. :yes:
Wow. . . Colts coach Bruce Ariens was rushed to a Baltimore hospital with flu-like symptoms. :spooked:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 06, 2013, 01:05:13 PM
Wow. . . Colts coach Bruce Ariens was rushed to a Baltimore hospital with flu-like symptoms. :spooked:
It's a bad year for Colts coaches.
This may end up being a low scoring game.
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 01:17:23 PM
It's a bad year for Colts coaches.
Luck must be having neck problems today. . . :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 01:29:58 PM
This may end up being a low scoring game.
Yup. . . :sleepy:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 06, 2013, 01:30:55 PM
Yup. . . :sleepy:
Were any objects thrown in your direction after the fumble? ;D
Quote from: Palehorse on January 06, 2013, 01:30:27 PM
Luck must be having neck problems today. . . :rotfl:
:yes: ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 01:31:52 PM
Were any objects thrown in your direction after the fumble? ;D
A pom-pom and a couch pillow. . . blocked. :biggrin:
Luck's over/under throwing everybody today. . . And Ray is hounding his ass about every other play. . . :biggrin:
Yep!
Part of me really wants the Colts to win. 75% because I'd like to see them go play Peyton next week and 25% to see Ray Lewis go out with a loss. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 01:43:00 PM
Yep!
Part of me really wants the Colts to win. 75% because I'd like to see them go play Peyton next week and 25% to see Ray Lewis go out with a loss. ;D
I'd like it to happen for 2 reasons: To punk Caldwell, and so that Peyton can punk the Colts. :kick: :eek4: :rotfl:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 06, 2013, 01:48:01 PM
I'd like it to happen for 2 reasons: To punk Caldwell, and so that Peyton can punk the Colts. :kick: :eek4: :rotfl:
;D
I may have to adjust my reasons. We'll go with 75% because I'd like to see them go play Peyton next week, 23% to see Ray Lewis go out with a loss, and 2% because it'll make the Hawk happy. :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 01:51:05 PM
;D
. . . and 2% because it'll make the Hawk happy. :rotfl:
And I'll just have to say "NO" to that one. . . :angel:
Ray Lewis tried to add a pick to his accomplishments in the first half. :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 06, 2013, 01:52:02 PM
And I'll just have to say "NO" to that one. . . :angel:
;D
The debbil's gonna' get ya'!
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 01:56:06 PM
;D
The debbil's gonna' get ya'!
:devil29: :devil29: :devil29: :devil4: :headbang:
IMHO, neither one of these teams gets past Denver next week; nor do they deserve to be where they are.
Ravens are getting away with a lot of shite today. 2 face masks and 2 horse collar tackles and all no calls. . .
Can we go into the half at 3-3???
Quote from: Palehorse on January 06, 2013, 02:08:00 PM
Ravens are getting away with a lot of shite today. 2 face masks and 2 horse collar tackles and all no calls. . .
Yeah they are. But Ray Lewis may have gotten away with murder, so what's a little horse collar among friends? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 02:10:22 PM
Yeah they are. But Ray Lewis may have gotten away with murder, so what's a little horse collar among friends? ;D
:yes:
I'd like to see a couple of them horse collar Caldwell's ass. . . :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 02:23:16 PM
Nope. ;D
It begins . . . The slow death of the colts as the ravens pick at their bones. . . :yes:
Adam Vinatieri hits for the Colts.
What the colts are missing is the hurry-up offense. If they had that ability they MIGHT have a shot at beating the Ravens via keeping them back on their heels. But with Luck overthrowing and basically looking like a big dog shitting razor blades out there, and the offensive line being unable to keep Lewis and company out of the backfield, that is not going to happen without it.
Yeah, they're going to have to step it up in the second half or they're going to be one and done.
Touchdown Ravens!
You can start sticking a fork in the Colts. They're about done.
Colts - One and Done!
Washington and Seattle is looking to be a barn burner though! :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 06, 2013, 05:48:44 PM
Colts - One and Done!
Washington and Seattle is looking to be a barn burner though! :yes:
Yep! I'm getting ready to make a beer run here at halftime.
Quote from: Palehorse on December 30, 2012, 04:49:44 PM
Colts will be one and done. . . their season ends next weekend. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 06, 2013, 05:48:44 PM
Colts - One and Done!
As I said; I am a realist. :yes:
Seattle may just hang in there long enough to pull out the win. They're the favorite in this game.
Touchdown Seahawks!
....and a two point conversion!
RG III just appears to have done a Theisman. . . :eek:
RG3 just got fucked up BIG time. :spooked:
That looked bad.
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 07:09:23 PM
RG3 just got fucked up BIG time. :spooked:
That looked bad.
Stick a fork in Washington - one and
done! (As RG III's career may be as well!) :spooked: :spooked: :spooked:
At least he was able to walk off.
Quote from: Locutus on January 06, 2013, 07:12:51 PM
At least he was able to walk off.
Which I cannot believe. That looked AWFUL! :eek:
The Skins look like shit now. They're done.
Going for it on 4 & 14??
What the hell is Washington thinking???
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 06, 2013, 07:21:02 PM
Going for it on 4 & 14??
What the hell is Washington thinking???
Yup! Stupid move. They should have punted and hoped for a turnover.
The last act of desperation. . .
One and done. . .
The early signs regarding the health of Robert Griffin III 's knee were not good. The reports are only getting worse.
Mark Maske and Mike Jones of The Washington Post reported Monday that an MRI on the Redskins rookie quarterback's knee suggests partial tears of his anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments. Additional testing is required to determine if the test results show new or old injuries .
Griffin left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-14 NFC wild-card loss to the Seattle Seahawks because of a knee injury.
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said at his Monday news conference that Griffin's MRI was "open to interpretation" so the team is sending him to Dr. James Andrews in Florida. Redskins owner Dan Snyder reportedly will accompany Griffin to Florida, which is not a great sign. The Washington Post report supports the notion that more interpretation is necessary, but things clearly aren't looking good.
"One person with knowledge of the situation said Griffin might have to undergo exploratory surgery to determine the extent of the damage and whether the injuries are new," the report states. "Another said Griffin hopes to avoid full-blown reconstructive surgery if the tears are partial, even if they are new injuries."
The Post is being careful in its reporting and not making any definitive statements, but it wouldn't go with this report without a lot of information regarding what Griffin's tests indicate. The biggest question is if the partial tears are the result of Sunday's injuries.
Griffin's test results remain open for interpretation, and Andrews should provide a final answer Tuesday. It's too early to jump to conclusions, but Monday's news on balance looks discouraging for Griffin's long-term health.
^^ He should have never been allowed to put himself in the situation to get injured like that. :no:
They put a franchise quarterback's career on the line to win a wildcard game.
I think Palehorse predicted this would be the case at the time:
New York, NY —
Former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau reportedly suffered from a brain disease, likely caused by two decades worth of blows to the head, when he killed himself last May.
Seau ended his life at his home in California with a gunshot to the chest. Many believed he shot himself in the chest to preserve his brain for testing, and his family members donated it to neuroscientists at the National Institutes for Health.
According to a report from ABC News and ESPN, researchers have concluded that Seau suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease typically caused by multiple hits to the head.
Seau, who was just 43 years old when he died, was known as one of the hardest hitters during his 20 NFL seasons. He spent 13 years with San Diego, three with Miami and four with New England before retiring after the 2009 season.
The 12-time Pro Bowl selection is just the latest former NFL player to be diagnosed with CTE, which can only be ascertained after death.
Former NFL defensive back Dave Duerson, who played with the Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals, also killed himself in 2011 and was found to have CTE. He asked his family to donate his brain for testing.
The Seau report could also be another blow to the NFL in its ongoing issues with concussions and brain disease. Numerous lawsuits have been filed against the league by former players who have alleged the NFL knew about the dangers of concussions and other head injuries, but did nothing to protect the players.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has made player safety among his chief concerns in recent years.
Quote from: Locutus on January 10, 2013, 11:34:52 AM
I think Palehorse predicted this would be the case at the time:
New York, NY —
Former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau reportedly suffered from a brain disease, likely caused by two decades worth of blows to the head, when he killed himself last May.
Seau ended his life at his home in California with a gunshot to the chest. Many believed he shot himself in the chest to preserve his brain for testing, and his family members donated it to neuroscientists at the National Institutes for Health.
According to a report from ABC News and ESPN, researchers have concluded that Seau suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease typically caused by multiple hits to the head.
Seau, who was just 43 years old when he died, was known as one of the hardest hitters during his 20 NFL seasons. He spent 13 years with San Diego, three with Miami and four with New England before retiring after the 2009 season.
The 12-time Pro Bowl selection is just the latest former NFL player to be diagnosed with CTE, which can only be ascertained after death.
Former NFL defensive back Dave Duerson, who played with the Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals, also killed himself in 2011 and was found to have CTE. He asked his family to donate his brain for testing.
The Seau report could also be another blow to the NFL in its ongoing issues with concussions and brain disease. Numerous lawsuits have been filed against the league by former players who have alleged the NFL knew about the dangers of concussions and other head injuries, but did nothing to protect the players.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has made player safety among his chief concerns in recent years.
Indeed I did. This feeds right into the fact that RG3's career was potentially ruined via the selfish and ignorant decision to play him last weekend despite his obvious knee injury and resulting impairment.
The deaths of Seau, Duerson, and others, along with injuries to players like RG3, demonstrate the "win at all cost" mantra of the league/owners. :yes:
Since when did ANY business (corporation, etc.) give a rat's ass about the safety of its employees when measured against the success of the business?
Back in my undergrad days, I worked in a plastics factory as a mix man, handling many chemicals that the employer knew were very dangerous, especially if one breathed the dust or particles from the dry ones.
I was never given so much as a dust mask, much less a respirator.
Now I have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, which doctors suspect is a result of the exposure.
I contacted the company. They don't even have a record of my having worked there at all.
What's more, they have no record of several other employees who worked there at the time.
Interesting, eh?
So, the NFL and its "Win at any cost" attitude is not a surprise to me.
MONEY buys lives. Who gives a shit about a life or two as long as the company makes a profit.
And there are still those out there who just canNOT understand why a union and it regulations are necessary.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 10, 2013, 01:07:44 PM
Since when did ANY business (corporation, etc.) give a rat's ass about the safety of its employees when measured against the success of the business?
Back in my undergrad days, I worked in a plastics factory as a mix man, handling many chemicals that the employer knew were very dangerous, especially if one breathed the dust or particles from the dry ones.
I was never given so much as a dust mask, much less a respirator.
Now I have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, which doctors suspect is a result of the exposure.
I contacted the company. They don't even have a record of my having worked there at all.
What's more, they have no record of several other employees who worked there at the time.
Interesting, eh?
So, the NFL and its "Win at any cost" attitude is not a surprise to me.
MONEY buys lives. Who gives a shit about a life or two as long as the company makes a profit.
And there are still those out there who just canNOT understand why a union and it regulations are necessary.
Won't the Social Security office have a record of you working there because of credits earned during that time period?
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 10, 2013, 01:07:44 PM
Since when did ANY business (corporation, etc.) give a rat's ass about the safety of its employees when measured against the success of the business?
Back in my undergrad days, I worked in a plastics factory as a mix man, handling many chemicals that the employer knew were very dangerous, especially if one breathed the dust or particles from the dry ones.
I was never given so much as a dust mask, much less a respirator.
Now I have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, which doctors suspect is a result of the exposure.
I contacted the company. They don't even have a record of my having worked there at all.
What's more, they have no record of several other employees who worked there at the time.
Interesting, eh?
So, the NFL and its "Win at any cost" attitude is not a surprise to me.
MONEY buys lives. Who gives a shit about a life or two as long as the company makes a profit.
And there are still those out there who just canNOT understand why a union and it regulations are necessary.
Indeed. I believe it actually exemplifies just how recalcitrant the NFLPA is toward its duty to protect its players and may actually be evidence of a suspected collusion with owners.
It's why I, as management within my current industry, place such a strong emphasis upon the safety of all who work within the facility. If I don't do so there are very few who will, and that is unacceptable to me. :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 10, 2013, 01:27:01 PM
Indeed. I believe it actually exemplifies just how recalcitrant the NFLPA is toward its duty to protect its players and may actually be evidence of a suspected collusion with owners.
It's why I, as management within my current industry, place such a strong emphasis upon the safety of all who work within the facility. If I don't do so there are very few who will, and that is unacceptable to me. :mad:
Being from a somewhat "small family business" with the owner who has some strong moral values....safety is emphasized, first and foremost. I know FTW is correct, and the large corporations have a disconnect between the employee and their value. I saw where it was implied to some of us have a bad attitude towards Unions....I will say this, that MOST unions, I have no problem with, and they are excellent for looking out for the safety and best interests of employees.....I just personally, believe that certain unions, became corrupt and greedy, and lost the "best interest" of its people and therefore, Companies moved on to other places.
Quote from: me on January 10, 2013, 01:15:41 PM
Won't the Social Security office have a record of you working there because of credits earned during that time period?
Absolutely.
And guess what the company said.
"Ooooops. Our bad."
No apology for the lies.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 10, 2013, 04:09:20 PM
Absolutely.
And guess what the company said.
"Ooooops. Our bad."
No apology for the lies.
Wolf, it makes me angry just to think about that. I hope you got/can get something from the company. As I think I've mentioned here, my father was a coal miner who died at age 48 of lung cancer. He was too ill to work the last two years of his life. My mother was too young for social security (43) and was left with nothing except her little house and 5 children. Although the United Mine Workers paid his medical bills, my mother got nothing, because the cause of death was lung cancer. No mention of work-related complications. It was very hard going for all of us but I finally tracked down a young doctor who used to come to our house to see daddy that last year, when he was bedridden. I asked if he remembered him, and he said, "yes, indeed," and that he would be glad to certify that he had pneumoconiosis (black lung) as well as cancer. And he wrote a letter. It was as simple as that -- and my mother qualified for retroactive and future monthly payments from a special federal fund set up for coal miners with black lung. After she was old enough to also draw social security, she said to me, "It's a good feeling to be able to go to the grocery store and not worry about having enough money to pay for what I need."
Understood, Libby.
Glad it turned out well for your mom.
We're after the company. They will end up paying for lots of us.
Quote from: libby on January 10, 2013, 08:19:36 PM
Wolf, it makes me angry just to think about that. I hope you got/can get something from the company. As I think I've mentioned here, my father was a coal miner who died at age 48 of lung cancer. He was too ill to work the last two years of his life. My mother was too young for social security (43) and was left with nothing except her little house and 5 children. Although the United Mine Workers paid his medical bills, my mother got nothing, because the cause of death was lung cancer. No mention of work-related complications. It was very hard going for all of us but I finally tracked down a young doctor who used to come to our house to see daddy that last year, when he was bedridden. I asked if he remembered him, and he said, "yes, indeed," and that he would be glad to certify that he had pneumoconiosis (black lung) as well as cancer. And he wrote a letter. It was as simple as that -- and my mother qualified for retroactive and future monthly payments from a special federal fund set up for coal miners with black lung. After she was old enough to also draw social security, she said to me, "It's a good feeling to be able to go to the grocery store and not worry about having enough money to pay for what I need."
Hey Libby,
Do you remember Ken Hechler? He helped my Grandmother receive black lung benefits. My Grandfather died as a result of a mining accident in the late 1940's and due to x-rays which showed blood filled lungs (he was crushed by a roof fall and lived 3 days) benefits were denied until 1973 or so even though by the age of 47 my Grandfather had over 33 years service in the mines during a time when dust conditions were terrible. Ole' Ken did the right thing and did what was expected of a representative of the state, he represented and came to the aid of a citizen.
Best regards,
Duke (life is tough sometimes ain't it) Jupiter
Quote from: duke jupiter on January 11, 2013, 08:12:31 PM
Hey Libby,
Do you remember Ken Hechler? He helped my Grandmother receive black lung benefits. My Grandfather died as a result of a mining accident in the late 1940's and due to x-rays which showed blood filled lungs (he was crushed by a roof fall and lived 3 days) benefits were denied until 1973 or so even though by the age of 47 my Grandfather had over 33 years service in the mines during a time when dust conditions were terrible. Ole' Ken did the right thing and did what was expected of a representative of the state, he represented and came to the aid of a citizen.
Best regards,
Duke (life is tough sometimes ain't it) Jupiter
Hey Duke. Yes, it is, but I try to remember the good times -- and not dwell on the bad.
And yes, I remember Hechler. I'm glad he came through for your family just as the doctor did for mine.
Libby
Denver vs Baltimore, and the fix is in. . .
I think Manning is having neck problems. . .
14-14. Good game so far. :yes:
Tied again! 35-35 with 31 seconds left.
Bye bye Peyton!
Neck problems. ;D
Yeah. . . And if the Pack don't get busy they're next! :spooked:
That damn rookie bobbled catch hurt!
That friggin head butt just now was wicked. . . :eek:
And it cost 'em. :big grin:
I think the refs in Denver were replacements. . . or they took lessons from the replacements. . . :mad:
The Pack is starting to slip man. . . :spooked:
Yeah this isn't looking good at all.
Quote from: Locutus on January 12, 2013, 10:58:09 PM
Yeah this isn't looking good at all.
This is going to be a blow out super bowl if you ask me. The two teams that won today will get absolutely hammered if either one of them make it to the big show. :yes:
WWF Smackdown Saturday Night! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Atlanta's in. . .
COME ON HOUSTON! Kill the patriots! :yes:
They keep dropping passes like they are and Brady is going to pound them. . . :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Man I hate those lyin, cheatin, patriots! :mad: :mad: :mad:
Me too!! :mad:
Dammit! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Better not tell Tim Tebow! :rotfl:
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Quote from: Locutus on January 17, 2013, 09:57:39 PM
Better not tell Tim Tebow! :rotfl:
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/734224_10151231520627297_708558855_n.jpg)
:rotfl: :rotfl:
Time for six hours of football!!
The 9'ers are getting manhandled thus far in the 1st half. . .
Yeah, but at least they put 7 on the board on that last possession.
Quote from: Locutus on January 20, 2013, 04:11:00 PM
Yeah, but at least they put 7 on the board on that last possession.
And trying to put 7 more up before the half it would appear. :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 20, 2013, 04:16:57 PM
And trying to put 7 more up before the half it would appear. :biggrin:
Yup! Just did.
Quote from: Locutus on January 20, 2013, 04:21:59 PM
Yup! Just did.
N Atlanta got it back too. . .
Guess thats the bad Karma ol' Crabtree brought down on his teammates by thinking with the wrong head!
4th quarter and they are 3 points apart! :spooked:
Ooh, OOH, OOH! 1st and goal 9'ers to start the 4th. . . :eek:
ROT-ROH! Falcons recover a goal line fumbleruski! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Not to be discouraged.
Time still remains to right the wrong.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 05:29:09 PM
Not to be discouraged.
Time still remains to right the wrong.
Crabtree Karma strikes again! :yes:
Niners score again!
BING! :biggrin:
See whut Ah mean? :)
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 05:37:39 PM
See whut Ah mean? :)
Yeah. . . but they better shelve Crabtree if they want to keep possession of the ball for the last 8:23 of the game! :icon_twisted:
I'm hoping they can get to Ryan.
That guy can throw.
Well, they just got pooched by that call on the challenge flag. :rant:
I think so, too -- but, then, I want SF to win.
No TD, win.
Get tough, big D.
Annnnnnnnnnd....................
Atlanta eats it one more time!!!!!!!!! :yes: :yes: :yes:
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 06:03:37 PM
Annnnnnnnnnd....................
Atlanta eats it one more time!!!!!!!!! :yes: :yes: :yes:
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: They goin' to da super bowl! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Sweet.
Can't remember for sure, but I think it's been a good 8 years or so.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 06:11:27 PM
Can't remember for sure, but I think it's been a good 8 years or so.
Longer than that. ;D More like 8 + 10.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 06:11:27 PM
Can't remember for sure, but I think it's been a good 8 years or so.
Yes, 1995. They beat the Cowgirls to get there I believe. . . :yes:
OOOOOoooooops.
My bad. Maybe it's been 8 or 10 since they've been in the playoffs at all.
Quote from: Palehorse on January 20, 2013, 06:12:15 PM
Yes, 1995. They beat the Cowgirls to get there I believe. . . :yes:
An they're the only team who has been to the big dance more than once that has won every time they've been there. They've been there five times, and they are 5-0 in Super Bowl appearances.
Jan. 15, 1995 Candlestick Park
49ers 38, Cowboys 28
Finally, they conquered the Cowboys (sound familiar?). The 49ers, after falling to Dallas in each of the two previous conference title games, jumped to an early 21-0 lead and then held off persistent Cowboys threats. San Francisco's defense surrendered gobs of yardage (451 in all) but forced five Dallas turnovers, including three Troy Aikman interceptions. Steve Young threw two touchdown passes, ran for another score and created an enduring image when he took several exuberant victory laps after the game.
Jan. 11, 1998 Candlestick Park
Packers 23, 49ers 10
Steve Mariucci's first season as the 49ers' head coach - mostly successful, after a 13-3 regular season and 38-22 divisional playoff win over Minnesota - ended with a whimper. The 49ers managed only 33 yards rushing and scored no offensive touchdowns in falling to Brett Favre and the Packers. Green Bay built a 13-3 halftime lead and stretched it to 23-3 before the 49ers finally reached the end zone on Chuck Levy's late, meaningless 95-yard kickoff return. In the Super Bowl, the Packers lost to John Elway and the Broncos.
Jan. 22, 2012 Candlestick Park
Giants 20, 49ers 17 (OT)
Roger Craig, meet Kyle Williams. The 49ers, trying to return to the Super Bowl for the first time in 17 years, led 14-10 early in the fourth quarter. That's when Williams nearly picked up a New York punt, backed away and let the ball glance off his knee. It was recovered by New York. The Giants soon scored, on a touchdown catch by Mario Manningham, to move ahead 17-14. David Akers' subsequent field goal sent the game into overtime, but Williams fumbled on a punt return and the Giants recovered. Lawrence Tynes then kicked a 31-yard field goal to secure Williams' dubious place in 49ers' playoff lore.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/sports/kroichick/article/49ers-previous-NFC-title-game-appearances-4207003.php#ixzz2IYoMxwsy (http://www.sfgate.com/sports/kroichick/article/49ers-previous-NFC-title-game-appearances-4207003.php#ixzz2IYoMxwsy)
Wellllll.....o.k., then!
:biggrin:
They are currently tied with the Dallas Cowboys for the second-most Super Bowl wins with 5 (the Pittsburgh Steelers have 6);(though the Green Bay Packers,Chicago Bears and New York Giants have more total NFL league championships). The 49ers remain the only team in NFL history to appear in more than one Super Bowl without ever losing.
I think fate may have something to say about that never losing in the big show streak though. . . :yes:
:biggrin:
Moving on. . .
I think the only way Baltimore beats the Cheaters is via breaking Brady's leg. . .
(Gag) Oh no. Brady is being interviewed (Gag - Retch).
I may have to turn (gag) the pre-game (Retch) off so I can keep my Sunday Dinner down! (Gag-Retch-Gag) :puke:
Wow.
Better get some Pepto for that problem.
:) :)
Boomer also makes me want to :puke:
Oh boo hooo! Brady has not won a super bowl in 8 years. . .
I wish New England would not GET into the big show for another 80 years. . . (Damn cheaters) :icon_evil:
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 06:29:35 PM
Wow.
Better get some Pepto for that problem.
:) :)
:biggrin:
Yeah. I may need a 55 gallon drum of it if this next game goes the way I suspect it will. . . :ouch:
I have a real problem with Ray Lewis -- not his play; his personal life.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 06:35:11 PM
I have a real problem with Ray Lewis -- not his play; his personal life.
Me too. I hate Tom Brady pretty bad too though. ;D
At least he hasn't shot anyone.
Only figuratively, anyway.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 06:35:11 PM
I have a real problem with Ray Lewis -- not his play; his personal life.
Yeah. It is starting to look like Crabtree is no angel either. . . but the jury is still out on that one. . .
If Baltimore wins without breaking one of Brady's appendages, I believe it is only because the NFL wants to see a replacement for the Manning bowl; the Harbaugh bowl. (Y predicted the Harbaugh bowl several weeks ago.)
Crap. . . Here we go. . .
Man this game is nothing like the last one. :no:
Sometimes I look forward to a commercial so Phil Simms will shut up.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 08:59:51 PM
Sometimes I look forward to a commercial so Phil Simms will shut up.
;D
I've never liked him as a commentator.
He tells me too much that I already know.
Half of the rest I don't want to know.
Quote from: Locutus on January 20, 2013, 09:10:07 PM
;D
I've never liked him as a commentator.
Me neither. His mouth runs constantly and his commentary usually favors who is winning at the moment. . . :rolleyes:
Dare I say it? Dare I think it? :spooked:
Ravens opening up a two touchdown lead on the Pats now.
Quote from: Palehorse on January 20, 2013, 09:12:50 PM
Dare I say it? Dare I think it? :spooked:
Don't say it; you'll jinx it.
Quote from: Locutus on January 20, 2013, 09:13:20 PM
Don't say it; you'll jinx it.
Yeah. That's Phil's job! :rolleyes: :biggrin:
Is he married?
Brady throws a pick!! They might be going down but it isn't over until it's over.
Quote from: followsthewolf on January 20, 2013, 09:16:42 PM
Is he married?
If he is she is probably deaf! :icon_twisted:
2+ scores down coming up on the 2 minute warning. . . The Fat Lady is warming up! :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 20, 2013, 09:36:16 PM
2+ scores down coming up on the 2 minute warning. . . The Fat Lady is warming up! :icon_twisted:
:yes:
Phil is over analyzing the Cheaters time out strategy. . . He called it one way, then when they didn't do it he called it another. . . He's such a blowhard! :yes:
Harbaugh Bowl here we come. . .
I can't wait to see how the media and the NFL spin that backstory! :rolleyes:
GAME OVER!!!!
Buh Bye Cheaters! :biggrin:
Brady threw another pick, this one in the end zone!
Stick a fork in them, they are DONE! :haha: :chacha: :hamster: :piano:
WOnder why Phil hasn't spewed the term Harbaugh bowl yet?
Of course Ray Lewis had to fall on the ground and praise Jeebus! :rolleyes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 20, 2013, 09:53:03 PM
Of course Ray Lewis had to fall on the ground and praise Jeebus! :rolleyes:
:rolleyes:
He was doing that on the sidelines around the 2 minute mark as well.
. . .And we pray to our lord, who we know is American
He reigns from on high
He speaks to us through middlemen
And he shepherds his flock
We sing out and praise his name
He supports us in war
He presides over football games
And the right will prevail
All our troubles will be resolved
We hold faith above all
Unless there's money or sex involved . . .
Quote from: Palehorse on January 20, 2013, 10:02:38 PM
. . .And we pray to our lord, who we know is American
He reigns from on high
He speaks to us through middlemen
And he shepherds his flock
We sing out and praise his name
He supports us in war
He presides over football games
And the right will prevail
All our troubles will be resolved
We hold faith above all
Unless there's money, sex, or football involved . . .
FTFY. :rotfl:
^^ And that's the truth!! Just ask Tim Tebow! :biggrin:
I really like this SB scenerio......I have always been a big fan of Jim Harbaugh. Next to Peyton Manning, he is my favorite Indy Colt. Captin Comeback as he was known back in the day, with many come-from-behind victories. I also have been a fan of John Harbaugh and what he has done in Baltimore. I like the "drama" of it being Ray Lewis' last horray.
The media otta have alot to go on and on about with the Harbaugh bro's...both good guys.
The NFC is whippin up on the AFC - 52-21 in the 4th. . .
My favorite moments in this years pro bowl:
1. Jeff Saturday (NFC) snapping for Peyton Manning (AFC) "one last time". And the exchange after the play. Saturday, a consummate professional and the long time center for the Colts and PM, asked to be allowed to do so. And then did his usual job in protecting his QB.
2. Ed H. saying, "Yes there are penalties in the pro bowl" before announcing the first flag. (I believe it wasn't until the second half).
:smile:
3. Only 2 of the 7 Patriots voted to the pro bowl showed. :biggrin:
4. None of them were Tom Brady. :biggrin:
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver will formally announce his retirement in a public event next week at Lambeau Field.
The Packers all-time leading receiver in receptions and yards confirmed his decision in a release that stated a retirement event will be held Wednesday.
"I played my entire career in Green Bay and have always enjoyed a special bond with the fans," Driver said. "I can think of no better way to retire than to celebrate with them and the Packers organization."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2013/01/31/donald-driver-retirement-announcement/1879811/
A classy man.... 8) and a great Packer.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 31, 2013, 11:48:14 AM
A classy man.... 8) and a great Packer.
Yeah, he was. I just hope he's classy enough not to pull a Favre.
"I'm retiring....no I'm not."
"I'm retiring....no I'm not."
"I'm retiring........"
:rolleyes:
Ravens blowing them out. . . :rolleyes:
Yeah they blew the lights out too. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on February 03, 2013, 08:43:34 PM
Yeah they blew the lights out too. ;D
Ghost of Katrina! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
And while we're at it, that half-time show. . . . :rolleyes:
Hey but no lip synching there! :biggrin:
Or, perhaps those automatic cuts congress is pushing just kicked in and that FEMA check for the super-dome bounced? :biggrin:
That arm grab on Crabtree could have been pass interference. . .
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How was that not a personal foul??? That guy took the kicker out!
Ravens and Ray Lewis are Super Bowl Champs. . .
I thought it was a great SB. I think SF got ripped on the "NO - CALL" pass interference on their last play.
I think Jacoby Jones should have been the MVP.
I liked the Montana Stain-Tide commercial, but other than that I thought the commercials were not all that good.
Quote from: Locutus on January 20, 2013, 09:53:03 PM
Of course Ray Lewis had to fall on the ground and praise Jeebus! :rolleyes:
Laughing like hell at all the dumb asses who let him kill two people and only be charged with "obstruction of justice.
Quote from: followsthewolf on February 04, 2013, 09:51:09 AM
Laughing like hell at all the dumb asses who let him kill two people and only be charged with "obstruction of justice.
Remember, O.J. Simpson is also still in the NFL Hall of Fame. :wink:
Totally agree.
Hope the jurors can sleep well.
Okay, even though I am from Indiana, I think Andrew Luck SHOULD have beaten out RGIII for the NFL "Rookie of the Year" award.
Football season is over. I hate basketball. Hockey this year is generic at best. Baseball? Who the hell cares about baseball anymore?
Time to go into hibernation.
Quote from: Palehorse on February 04, 2013, 12:50:50 PM
Football season is over. I hate basketball. Hockey this year is generic at best. Baseball? Who the hell cares about baseball anymore?
Time to go into hibernation.
Hey PH, it is NOT the NFL, but.....
The USFL plans to kick off in March, 2014 with eight teams spread across the United States in cities that will embrace the league as a new form of affordable sports entertainment. Unlike its predecessor in the 1980s, the USFL will not compete with the NFL - it will always be a spring football league, and it will allow its players and personnel to move freely to football's highest level in its role as a developmental league.
USFL redux. :rolleyes:
Jeff Saturday will sign a one day contract with the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow, and announce his permanent retirement from the sport, (as a player), immediately afterwards.
The Colts are doing this in order to allow him to retire as a Colt after spending a season with the Pack last year.
Brian Urlacher has announced his retirement from professional football.
Da' Bears will hate to see him go. :yes:
Unless he pulls a Favre for three or four more seasons.
"I'm retiring; no I'm not."
"I'm retiring again; well they're going to pay me more money."
"I'm retiring for good this time."
Quote from: Locutus on May 22, 2013, 01:37:00 PM
Da' Bears will hate to see him go. :yes:
Unless he pulls a Favre for three or four more seasons.
"I'm retiring; no I'm not."
"I'm retiring again; well they're going to pay me more money."
"I'm retiring for good this time."
I'm betting he already has his post-football player career all lined up and waiting. . . He doesn't strike me as the wishy-washy type! :icon_twisted:
Tebow to the Patriots. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Locutus on June 10, 2013, 08:25:00 PM
Tebow to the Patriots. :rolleyes:
They deserve each other! :icon_twisted:
Yes, the Pats are now patriots and Godly at the same time. :rotfl:
Seriously, he's a substandard NFL player. I honestly can't believe the Pats signed him. Bill Belichick must just want to poke his finger in Rex Ryan's eyeball. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on June 11, 2013, 12:56:35 AM
Seriously, he's a substandard NFL player. I honestly can't believe the Pats signed him. Bill Belichick must just want to poke his finger in Rex Ryan's eyeball. ;D
From what I read, Belli's a bit above warm over him. (Belli strikes me as perhaps battling dementia though). :icon_twisted:
I just hope he infects Brady with something. . . :biggrin:
I can't help but think if this guy was not a devout Christian, you would be okay with him.
I haven't liked him since the Gators. I hate the Gators and their fans; Christian or otherwise.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 11, 2013, 08:33:32 AM
I can't help but think if this guy was not a devout Christian, you would be okay with him.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
"I think we've already talked enough about him. I think I've covered it. Anything else?"
-- Bill Belichick
;D
Quote from: Locutus on June 11, 2013, 08:54:52 PM
I haven't liked him since the Gators. I hate the Gators and their fans; Christian or otherwise.
I ask, WHY? I understand why you may hate a team, but what did Teabow do that turned you off as a player? He broke several records, won a National Championship.........Was NOT a cocky player.........so, I am just curious, what turned you off?
(http://thecapitalsportsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Florida-Gators-5.jpg)
^^ It started there.
Then when he went to the NFL, all of the obnoxious Gator fans magically morphed into Denver Bronco fans. You used to never see a Denver Bronco jersey in South Florida until Tebow went out there. Now that he's not there, you no longer see them.
Plus, all of the air time and BS about Tebowmania getting constant press (and now a fresh dose of it here in the last couple of days). He's a substandard NFL quarterback, overrated, and over exposed in the media.
How's that? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on June 12, 2013, 10:50:27 AM
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^^ It started there.
Then when he went to the NFL, all of the obnoxious Gator fans magically morphed into Denver Bronco fans. You used to never see a Denver Bronco jersey in South Florida until Tebow went out there. Now that he's not there, you no longer see them.
Plus, all of the air time and BS about Tebowmania getting constant press (and now a fresh dose of it here in the last couple of days). He's a substandard NFL quarterback, overrated, and over exposed in the media.
How's that? ;D
That works! ;D
Joke from Jay Leno........
"Now that he's associated with the word 'Patriot' he's being audited by the IRS"
I thought was rather humorous!! :biggrin:
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:rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on June 12, 2013, 09:44:22 PM
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:rotfl:
Holy hell. . . That made me puke!
Quote from: Palehorse on June 13, 2013, 12:11:44 AM
Holy hell. . . That made me puke!
Me too but I had to post it. :yes:
LMFAO!!! :rotfl:
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told people for years that he gave Russian president Vladimir Putin one of his Super Bowl rings, but according to a report from the New York Post, Putin actually stole the $25,000 ring.
Kraft explained the incident to those in attendance at Carnegie Hall's Medal of Excellence gala, saying, "I took out the ring and showed it to [Putin], and he put it on and he goes, 'I can kill someone with this ring.' I put my hand out and he put it in his pocket, and three KGB guys got around him and walked out."
It was during the 2005 meeting with Putin in Saint Petersburg that the president became enamored with the ring and came into possession of it, but the drama for Kraft didn't stop there.
After returning to the states and demanding his ring back, the White House reportedly intervened. At the behest of the American government, Kraft was instructed to claim the ring was a gift in order to ease possible tensions between the Russians and the United States.
According to the report, the government told Kraft, "It would really be in the best interest of US-Soviet relations if you meant to give the ring as a present."
While the Patriots owner continued to tell officials that he wanted his personalized 4.94-carat diamond-encrusted ring back, the White House reiterated that it would be best to claim it was a gift and leave it at that.
As seen by this latest report, Kraft was tired of keeping this a secret.
Kraft obviously still wants his ring back after all these years, but it is still reportedly in the possession of the Russian people in the Kremlin library.
Link to story (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1673940-robert-kraft-admits-vladimir-putin-stole-his-super-bowl-ring?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial&hpt=hp_t2)
Damn those Ruskies! :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on June 15, 2013, 09:16:26 PM
LMFAO!!! :rotfl:
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told people for years that he gave Russian president Vladimir Putin one of his Super Bowl rings, but according to a report from the New York Post, Putin actually stole the $25,000 ring.
Kraft explained the incident to those in attendance at Carnegie Hall's Medal of Excellence gala, saying, "I took out the ring and showed it to [Putin], and he put it on and he goes, 'I can kill someone with this ring.' I put my hand out and he put it in his pocket, and three KGB guys got around him and walked out."
It was during the 2005 meeting with Putin in Saint Petersburg that the president became enamored with the ring and came into possession of it, but the drama for Kraft didn't stop there.
After returning to the states and demanding his ring back, the White House reportedly intervened. At the behest of the American government, Kraft was instructed to claim the ring was a gift in order to ease possible tensions between the Russians and the United States.
According to the report, the government told Kraft, "It would really be in the best interest of US-Soviet relations if you meant to give the ring as a present."
While the Patriots owner continued to tell officials that he wanted his personalized 4.94-carat diamond-encrusted ring back, the White House reiterated that it would be best to claim it was a gift and leave it at that.
As seen by this latest report, Kraft was tired of keeping this a secret.
Kraft obviously still wants his ring back after all these years, but it is still reportedly in the possession of the Russian people in the Kremlin library.
Link to story (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1673940-robert-kraft-admits-vladimir-putin-stole-his-super-bowl-ring?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial&hpt=hp_t2)
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
And ole' Pukin' says, "I didn't steal ya' damn ring!"
Moscow (CNN) - Russia's president is fighting back: No, he did not steal a Super Bowl ring. And no, he's not rocking the diamond-encrusted prize on his finger, either.
President Vladimir Putin's spokesman denied accusations that the leader kept a Super Bowl ring that New England Patriots' owner Robert Kraft wanted back.
Both sides agree that the ring, with its 124 diamonds, changed hands during Kraft's visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2005.
"I took out the ring and showed it to (Putin). And he put it on and he goes, 'I can kill someone with this ring,'" Kraft said, according to the New York Post. "I put my hand out and he put it in his pocket, and three KGB guys got around him and walked out."
Kraft made the comments at an awards gala Thursday night in New York.
A few days after the incident occurred, amid confusion as to whether the ring was a present or was kept by mistake, Kraft issued a statement that said it was a gift.
That's the way Putin sees it, the president's spokesman said Sunday.
"What Mr. Kraft is saying now is weird," Dmitry Peskov said. "I was standing 20 centimeters away from him and Mr. Putin and saw and heard how Mr. Kraft gave this ring as a gift."
The 4.94-carat ring is in the Kremlin's library, where all official state gifts are kept, he said.
Kraft said when he demanded his ring back, the White House intervened and asked him to claim it was a gift to Putin to avoid souring relations with Russia, according to the Post. As a patriot, Kraft says, he played along. The White House has not responded to the claim.
Link (http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/16/world/europe/russia-putin-ring/index.html?c=mobile-homepage-t)
Indianapolis is really sucking hard. Pre_Season game I know, but even the television stations passed on televising this game; except for WNDY which is broadcasting the game in analog, which makes them look even worse. . . :biggrin:
I cannot even get the tiniest bit excited for preseason football......it really means nothing. But, it does get me excited for REAL football
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 11, 2013, 04:26:23 PM
I cannot even get the tiniest bit excited for preseason football......it really means nothing. But, it does get me excited for REAL football
What I don't get is, why play preseason games and take a chance of having your players hurt for nothing? Huh?
Quote from: The Troll on August 11, 2013, 07:51:34 PM
What I don't get is, why play preseason games and take a chance of having your players hurt for nothing? Huh?
That's why the starters do not play typically in pre-season. It is used as an opportunity to see the rookies and walk ons in "live" play situations. . .
And for those of you who were all "jiggy" over the Colts training camp moving to Anderson and spewing about the "income stream boost" it represents, I say ; I told you so!
The data is in and the reports show that the only thing the city of Anderson is getting out of it is increased traffic. Period!
It doesn't COST Anderson anything, so why not? Personally, I can care less if they are here or Gary. Since my son doesn't really care...I know I don't care.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 14, 2013, 09:57:00 PM
It doesn't COST Anderson anything, so why not? Personally, I can care less if they are here or Gary. Since my son doesn't really care...I know I don't care.
No? You obviously haven't been traveling Scatterfield Road during training camp. You sit in that traffic burning gas long enough, you'll understand. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on August 15, 2013, 07:04:23 PM
No? You obviously haven't been traveling Scatterfield Road during training camp. You sit in that traffic burning gas long enough, you'll understand. . .
It CAN'T be TOO bad...they are only practice a couple of hours a day. It is NOT like there are thousands of people driving up and down Scatterfield Road...and Yes, I do drive it and have not noticed anything earth shattering. I went to first practice and the traffic was not bad at all.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 15, 2013, 10:22:55 PM
It CAN'T be TOO bad...they are only practice a couple of hours a day. It is NOT like there are thousands of people driving up and down Scatterfield Road...and Yes, I do drive it and have not noticed anything earth shattering. I went to first practice and the traffic was not bad at all.
Of course! :rolleyes:
According to the Madison County Corp for Economic Development, they estimated that the Colts camp had an economic impact of $6 million last year. So, having a traffic build up for a few hours a day may very well be worth it. THAT is all I'm sayin. It doesn't cost the tax payers any money to have them here.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 16, 2013, 08:36:00 AM
According to the Madison County Corp for Economic Development, they estimated that the Colts camp had an economic impact of $6 million last year. So, having a traffic build up for a few hours a day may very well be worth it. THAT is all I'm sayin. It doesn't cost the tax payers any money to have them here.
That was the view via their rose colored glasses. The real information and hard data say that they have virtually zero impact economically. Nada. Zilch. And it comes directly from the business owners, dining establishments, and hotels / motels in the area.
Al those "small business owners" some of you were predicting would see a treasure trove in income stream positive impact. Nada! Zilch! They don't even stop for gas. :rotfl:
. . .That was the unfortunate refrain of many fans visiting Anderson University Tuesday for Indianapolis Colts afternoon practice. While most of them took the day off from work to make a day trip with their children to see the team, many had no plans to stay in town after practice was over. In and out.
"You drive through town, and it's really run down. A lot of buildings are boarded up. It's pretty concerning," Peter Rice of Indianapolis told The Herald Bulletin.
It was the first attended practice this year for Rice, a student at Purdue University who made one final summer road trip with close family friends the Koziols. Rice said the campus was quite impressive, and he recognizes that the city has made strides to improve its image, especially with a professional franchise as short-term tenants. Still, outside trips to see the Colts at training camp and occasional visits to friends who attend AU, Rice has little reason to spend money here.
"We didn't take any of the main roads to come here, and you can see in a lot of areas where the city is struggling," Rice said. "I just have no motivation to stay [after practice]."
While Anderson's economic and general ills aren't news, the city fought to bring back the Colts for the economic boon it would presumably create for the surrounding communities. Rice and the Koziols said they're sure having the team in town for training camp was good for the economy, though they had no intention of contributing.
With a feverish excitement surrounding the team and a mild summer yielding beautiful weather, the Colts have reaped one of their most successful campaigns strictly by attendance, with droves of fans coming out to quench their thirst for America's new pastime. Roughly 1,000 came to see practice Tuesday. But is it really benefiting the city?
If nothing else, the fans appreciate the convenience of camp being in Anderson. Tad Williams of Lawrence came with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters, Monica and Camryn. The Williamses, like many coming from the Indianapolis area, shot up I-69 for the easy trek to AU. The girls were excited to catch a glimpse of their favorite player, Andrew Luck, and possibly get an autograph.
Tad Williams, who used to work for the team, has been to training camps here and Terre Haute and said Anderson is definitely the preferable venue. Still, even with his familiarity with the city, the family just came to get in and out of camp.
"There's just not a lot to do after this," Williams said. . . .
http://www.ibj.com/for-anderson-economic-boon-from-colts-camp-still-elusive/PARAMS/article/42979 (http://www.ibj.com/for-anderson-economic-boon-from-colts-camp-still-elusive/PARAMS/article/42979)
It's not like this city has a mall or anything either. That place they built on top of the dump is a dump!
I still think it is great. Even if it is JUST food establishments that get the boost, it doesn't cost the citizens a dime. It gives Anderson some exposure. I never figured it would do anything for other business's.....why would it? It is JUST a two or three week stint, but it might as well be here rather than some place else.
The New England Patriots are facing NFL cut day next Tuesday. Does Timmy Tebow make the cut or do they drop his ass? ;D
The way he's been playing, I say they drop him.
Quote from: Locutus on August 23, 2013, 10:13:35 PM
The New England Patriots are facing NFL cut day next Tuesday. Does Timmy Tebow make the cut or do they drop his ass? ;D
The way he's been playing, I say they drop him.
Even the scouts are saying he isn't NFL material, saying he could only participate in a blocking role at best.
They'll cut him, but I wish they'd keep him. (For obvious reasons) :icon_twisted:
I would say if he gets dropped then he simply is NOT NFL material. IF, he is good, somebody would give him a legit try.... there is a quote that the NFL means Not For Long...implying if you don't win. I really like Teabow as a person, but it is appearing he may not have what it takes. But, we will soon see.
He survived the first cut, but there's another cut coming by Saturday.
Quote from: Locutus on August 27, 2013, 05:58:41 PM
He survived the first cut, but there's another cut coming by Saturday.
He will be lucky to make the practice squad anywhere.
Quote from: Palehorse on August 27, 2013, 08:03:58 PM
He will be lucky to make the practice squad anywhere.
Reports say they're going to play him extensively Thursday night for the last preseason game. If he stinks up the place like he has been, I say he's toast before the Saturday deadline. Like I've said before, I just don't think he's NFL material.
CUT!!
Timmy Tebow is done with the New England Patriots. I think his NFL career is done too.
Here is an intersting article regarding Tebow.
[font=]Tim Tebow has exceeded the NFL expectations of a Heisman Trophy QB[/font]
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[font=]Tebow has statistically eclipsed most Heisman-winning QBs of past 25 years[/font]
[font=]Tim Tebow might never throw another pass in the NFL. That seems to be the theory this week, anyway, after the New England Patriots became the third team in two years to let the man go. And as people write their latest obits on Tebow's NFL career (while Tebow himself tweets that he remains in "relentless pursuit" of his NFL dream) you might get the impression that Tebow was kind of a bust.
It seems to be that nothing could be further from the truth.
Look: In the last 25 years, 16 quarterbacks have won the Heisman Trophy. Tebow, of course, was one of those Heisman winners when he was setting all sorts of records at the University of Florida.[/font]
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[font=]Now, think about Heisman Trophy winners for a minute. Here you have some of the most amazing quarterbacks of college football the last quarter century, the record-setters, the steely leaders, the winners, the miracle workers, the players who have captivated America. There probably is not a more prestigious award in sports than the Heisman Trophy, right?
Do you know how many of the other 15 Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks threw more touchdown passes in the NFL than Tim Tebow? Take a guess.
Answer: Five.
Do you know how many of the other 15 Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks had a winning record in NFL games started?
Answer: One.
Do you know how many of the other 15 Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks started and won an NFL playoff game?
Answer: Zero.
College football is a very different from the NFL. College football is not only different in speed and violence and quality. Obviously the players are slower and smaller and not as good. But that's just the start of things. College football is a DIFFERENT game. It is less about pure execution and more about depth of emotion. It is less about perfect form and more about raw talent. It is less about precision and more about will.
The Heisman Trophy winners, every one of them, lifted their teams and their schools and their fans by playing illustrious and distinctive football: You couldn't forget them. And, almost none of them can take that extraordinary skill to the NFL.
You know this, of course. You know Heisman Trophy winners often fail in the NFL. You are thinking right now of Heisman Trophy winners who flamed out. But, the truth is, unless you see the list -- one after another -- it's hard to appreciate JUST HOW MANY of them flame out, just how wide the gap is between the most outstanding playing college football and even a third-string job in the NFL.
In 1989, Andre Ware set 26 NCAA records while running a run-and-shoot offense at Houston that nobody could stop. He was the seventh pick in the 1990 NFL Draft. He started six NFL games before going into broadcasting.
In 1990, Ty Detmer set 42 records at BYU -- he threw for more than 5,000 yards and 41 touchdowns in just 12 games -- and NFL scouts were left unimpressed. He was a ninth round pick. He played for six NFL teams and managed 25 starts in an NFL career as a backup. It is one of the better Heisman quarterback careers.
In 1992, Gino Torretta won the Heisman, a much-criticized selection (he beat out Marshall Faulk, among others). But he was a steady hand as he led the University of Miami to an undefeated regular season -- he lost just one regular season game as a starter in college. He never started an NFL game.
In 1993, Charlie Ward threw 27 touchdown passes, just four interceptions, and led Florida State to the national championship. He was not drafted by an NFL team as he went to play in the NBA.
In 1996, Danny Wuerffel threw 39 touchdown passes in leading Florida to the national championship. He was a fourth-round pick, made 10 NFL starts, threw 14 touchdowns and 22 interceptions in his career.
In 2000, Chris Weinke threw for more than 4,000 yards and 33 touchdowns for Florida State to win the Heisman. He started 20 NFL games. His team lost 18 of them.
In 2001, it was Eric Crouch who won the Heisman for Nebraska. He was drafted as a wide receiver and didn't make it. In 2003, Jason White won the Heisman for Oklahoma. He wasn't drafted at all.
In 2004, Matt Leinart won the Heisman for USC after a brilliant year and NFL scouts liked him -- he was the 10th pick in the draft. He was on numerous magazine covers. He started 11 games as a rookie. He seemed like a future star. It didn't work out for him. He only started six games after his rookie season.
In 2006, it was Ohio State's Troy Smith who seemed the consummate leader, as his 30 touchdowns and six interceptions suggested. After four years, he was quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks in the United Football League. He now plays in Canada.
You could argue, pretty persuasively I think, that Tim Tebow has had a better NFL career than any of them.
Now, that still leaves Johnny Manziel, who is obviously still in college, and the four Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks who were taken at the top of the NFL Draft: Carson Palmer was the first pick in the 2002 draft; Sam Bradford was the first pick in the 2010 draft; Cam Newton was the first pick in the 2011 draft; Robert Griffin III was the second pick of the 2012 draft. Palmer's career has been spotty, and it's still too soon to make any definitive judgments on the other three. All four, certainly, have had bigger and better careers than Tebow, as expected.
The point is that while Tebow's charisma, his odd throwing style, his forcefulness, his often wild throws and his outspoken religious beliefs have made him a national phenomenon, his actual playing career has been fairly predictable. Tebow was the consummate Heisman Trophy winner -- a runner and passer, an inspirational leader, an indomitable force of nature. But what works so well for the Heisman winner in college -- quick thinking, a sense of the moment, fearlessness when a play has to be made, an ability to inspire teammates and thrill the crowd -- doesn't necessarily translate to pro football.
Oh, maybe a small part of it translates. But NFL quarterbacks do not WILL teams to victory. No, the best NFL quarterbacks stand in the pocket against a furious rush and throw a 25-yard out at precisely the right second so that it hits the receiver's hands one millisecond before a cornerback sticks his glove in front of the ball. The best NFL quarterbacks look over a defense designed with the same exactness that Apple uses to design its firewalls, and determine who will blitz, who will fall back, who will be in zone and who will be in man-to-man and, most importantly, which receiver will be open in 2.8 seconds. The best NFL quarterbacks sense the rush all around them, the 320-pound freight trains that pour in from every side, and know exactly when is the last possible instant they can release the ball.
Like I said at the top, it is a different game, requiring different superhuman skills. Tim Tebow does not have many of the necessary talents for it. He cannot throw with the necessary accuracy. He cannot release the football quickly enough. In this, he is not alone. In these ways, he is like almost every single college football superstar quarterback.
But unlike most of them, he carved out a place for himself in the NFL -- brief as it may have been. No, it wasn't necessarily pretty. But he worked his way in as a starter. He threw 17 NFL touchdown passes (only Detmer, Palmer, Bradford, Newton and RGIII threw more). He took the city of Denver on a magical ride for a little while and had a winning record (only RGIII has done that and he's only played one year). He threw two touchdown passes and ran for another and led Denver to a playoff victory over Pittsburgh (none of the others have won a playoff game).
He made "Tebowing" a thing.
Tebow believes he will get another chance. It doesn't look that way right now, no, but crazy things happen in sports, especially for those who hear the whispers of self-belief above the shouting of the doubters. Maybe he will find his way back.
Then again, maybe it really is all over. Maybe he won't ever throw another NFL pass. If so, it really has been a[/font][font=]much better ride than anyone realistically should have expected.[/font]
Maybe that's more telling about Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks than it is about Tebow. Tebow isn't NFL quarterback material, and according to that article, neither were the other 15.
Quote from: Locutus on September 03, 2013, 03:56:57 PM
Maybe that's more telling about Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks than it is about Tebow. Tebow isn't NFL quarterback material, and according to that article, neither were the other 15.
Yeah, I agree. I just thought it was intersting.
:yes:
Tim Tebow has turned down an offer to play a position other than QB for a NFL team.
That's the word from Sports Illustrated's Peter King, who during NBC's Thursday night NFL kickoff show reported that Tebow "wants to keep the NFL dream alive."
King reported that Tebow was contacted by an NFL team about trying out for a position other than quarterback, but he declined.
The former Gators quarterback, who was cut by the Patriots before the season began, reportedly has also turned down offers to play in the Canadian Football League as well as an offer to switch sports and play for USA Rugby.
"Tebow only wants to play in the NFL and will only return if given the chance to play quarterback," SI.com reported.
NFL.com reported, "It's hard to knock Tebow for his unwillingness to change positions. He hasn't made it at quarterback, and there's little reason to think he could succeed at another spot. Tebow tipped his intentions after the Patriots released him when he wrote on Twitter: 'I will remain in relentless pursuit of continuing my lifelong dream of being an NFL quarterback.' "
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/os-tim-tebow-turns-down-nfl-offer-20130906,0,454194.post
Maybe Jeezus has a team for him. :rolleyes:
In the meantime, his replacement , Peyton Manning, put together a 7 touchdown pounding of the Ravens in the season opener last night; removing all memories that may have remained in Denver fans minds surrounding Tee Bow.
Quote from: Palehorse on September 06, 2013, 12:35:54 PM
In the meantime, his replacement , Peyton Manning, put together a 7 touchdown pounding of the Ravens in the season opener last night; removing all memories that may have remained in Denver fans minds surrounding Tee Bow.
Yeah they looked
really good last night. Peyton was on fire. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on September 06, 2013, 12:55:22 PM
Yeah they looked really good last night. Peyton was on fire. :yes:
Yes he was. They sputtered a bit in the first quarter, but after that he burned their asses but good. And if he stays that way there will be no prisoners taken nor quarter shown.
Can you imagine that, that old broken down quarterback Manning threw 7 touch downs. How sweet it is. :thumbsup: :choo: :choo: :choo:
Are you ready for some football?
Well, the Raiders are sucking hard. . . Colts are up 14 zip in the second quarter. . .
That was almost a no brainer that they would win that one.
Quote from: Locutus on September 08, 2013, 04:39:33 PM
That was almost a no brainer that they would win that one.
I know, and yet they still almost lost it. If not for Bethea's interception at the end, they very weel would have lost to one of the worst teams in the NFL! :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 08, 2013, 04:56:10 PM
I know, and yet they still almost lost it. If not for Bethea's interception at the end, they very weel would have lost to one of the worst teams in the NFL! :biggrin:
That would have sucked. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 08, 2013, 05:01:41 PM
That would have sucked. ;D
No. . . for me it would have been expected! :biggrin:
The thing is, if they had that hard of a time against the Raiders, how badly are they going to get beat against the better teams; especially against their former QB in October?? :icon_twisted:
And the Pack takes it up the pooper too! :rant:
Hey, a win is a win in the NFL. :yes: I will take it. I thought Luck looked pretty good for a sophmore QB in an opening game.
Is there any truth to Tim Tebow is going to take over Pat Robertson job on TV. :haha: :haha: :haha:
Dolphins just put 7 on the Colts. :big grin:
...and another 7. ;D
Yup. 14-3. . . Still in the 1st quarter.
The Colts are indeed, "bigger and stronger". . . screw ups! :biggrin:
Well they just got 7 back.
Quote from: Locutus on September 15, 2013, 01:48:11 PM
Well they just got 7 back.
This is just another game that exemplifies why the Dolts are going to suck ass this year. :yes:
On a good note, Green Bay is kicking ass. :biggrin:
Dolts, down 4 in the 4th, and their boy Luck throws a pick in the end zone. . . :rolleyes:
:yes: ;D
The Dolphins may end up winning this one.
Quote from: Locutus on September 15, 2013, 03:58:19 PM
The Dolphins may end up winning this one.
Yup. :yes:
The Colts are still "sucking for luck". :biggrin:
And, it appears the bears pulled one out of their ass today. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on September 15, 2013, 04:15:29 PM
And, it appears the bears pulled one out of their ass today. . .
They sure did. I feel bad for Vikings fans. That was a close one.
And now we have the Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, and more Manning show coming up next.
Quote from: Locutus on September 15, 2013, 04:22:14 PM
And now we have the Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, Manning, and more Manning show coming up next.
Yup. Manning Bowl 2013. :rolleyes:
We have it on. . . But I took the opportunity to go run some errands (buy dog food) to provide a little drama to the whole thing. . . :biggrin:
Close game though; thus far.
Peyton's pulling away! :biggrin:
17-16 Peyton.
38-16 Peyton. The Giants are toast.
Quote from: Locutus on September 15, 2013, 07:08:04 PM
38-16 Peyton. The Giants are toast.
Yup. Big bro took lil bro to school today. :biggrin:
And the Pack ended up scalping the Redskins. . . :biggrin:
Yeah the Packer game was over by halftime.
Quote from: Locutus on September 15, 2013, 07:29:36 PM
Yeah the Packer game was over by halftime.
Well, I've got at least 3 coworkers that will be happy tomorrow. (And likely hung over as well). :icon_twisted:
And ANOTHER pick (4th) of Eli with 49 seconds left on the clock. :rotfl:
Here's a link to a site that shows you what NFL games are going to be carried by your local CBS and FOX affiliates. This way, you can check and see if you'll need to head to a sports bar with the Sunday Ticket to see your favorite team play. They even have maps showing the regional coverage.
http://506sports.com/nfl/
It appears the Dolts will beat a lethargic 49ers team today. . . by two scores. (Of course they could just lay down and lose it too).
The pack got beat again. . . :mad:
The bears play the squealers in the late game. . . :biggrin:
And the Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons to go 3-0. :spooked: :spooked:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 22, 2013, 06:57:15 PM
The bears play the squealers in the late game. . . :biggrin:
Go Squealers!
Quote from: Locutus on September 22, 2013, 07:44:51 PM
Go Squealers!
If the squealers are as bad as the Bears made them look last night, it's going to be a long season for them! :spooked:
Yeah they've looked bad in every game in their 0-3 start.
Quote from: Locutus on September 23, 2013, 11:14:50 AM
Yeah they've looked bad in every game in their 0-3 start.
Hamburgler deserves it. . . :wink: :angel:
Peyton and company are getting ready to spank that Raider ass. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on September 23, 2013, 08:27:42 PM
Peyton and company are getting ready to spank that Raider ass. :yes:
Yeah. And I look for Peyton to run up the score in order to try to erase his little brothers embarrassment yesterday. :biggrin:
Yeah I'm betting this game is over by the end of the first quarter.
7-0
Manning play action pass for a touchdown.
Quote from: Locutus on September 23, 2013, 08:50:05 PM
7-0
Manning play action pass for a touchdown.
He may break his single game TD record with this game? :biggrin:
It won't be hard. The Raiders suck. :yes:
Just so we'll know:
Most Games 6+ TD Passes, Career: 3, Peyton Manning 2003-2013
Most Games 7+ TD Passes, Career: 1, Peyton Manning 2013,[11] Joe Kapp 1969, Y.A. Tittle 1962, George Blanda 1961, Sid Luckman 1943, Adrian Burk 1954
Oh and just for shits n giggles:
Most Passing Touchdowns, Career: 508, Brett Favre 1991–2010
Most Passing Touchdowns, Game: 7, Sid Luckman Nov 14, 1943, Adrian Burk Oct 17, 1954, George Blanda Nov 19, 1961, Y.A. Tittle Oct 28, 1962, Joe Kapp Sep 28, 1969, Peyton Manning Sep 5, 2013
Most Passing Touchdowns, no interceptions, Game: 7, Y.A. Tittle, Oct 28, 1962; Peyton Manning Sep 5, 2013
Well they held them to a field goal on that last drive.
Quote from: Locutus on September 23, 2013, 09:21:19 PM
Well they held them to a field goal on that last drive.
I suspect this is one of those games where Manning has to take a quarter or so to get into the zone. Once he does he'll light them up.
TD pass number 2!
#3
:big grin:
At the sports bar and the Pittsburgh Steeler fans are getting surly.
:rotfl:
:big grin:
Quote from: Locutus on September 29, 2013, 02:00:18 PM
At the sports bar and the Pittsburgh Steeler fans are getting surly.
:rotfl:
:big grin:
:icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted:
I say 'eff 'em. :yes: ;D
Two of the NFC's undefeated teams are currently going down.
Cutler is making it VERY difficult for me to be a Bears Fan!! :rant:
Jax is getting their asses handed to them by the Colts. . . They've (the Colts) pulled Luck and put Hassel-hack in. . . :biggrin:
The Bears and Cutler are having the same thing done to them. (That one may be over already) . . .
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 29, 2013, 03:53:12 PM
Cutler is making it VERY difficult for me to be a Bears Fan!! :rant:
Spoken like a fan new to the Bears. EVERYBODY knows it is not only hard to be a Bears fan; it sucks too! :wink:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 29, 2013, 04:00:38 PM
Jax is getting their asses handed to them by the Colts. . . They've (the Colts) pulled Luck and put Hassel-hack in. . . :biggrin:
The Bears and Cutler are having the same thing done to them. (That one may be over already) . . .
Spoken like a fan new to the Bears. EVERYBODY knows it is not only hard to be a Bears fan; it sucks too! :wink:
I have been a Bears fan since 1975, when I first saw Walter Payton. Was a Die-Hard until Ditka left, then been a fair-weathered fan ever since. I WANT to like them again, but Cutler is driving me crazy.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 29, 2013, 04:06:47 PM
I have been a Bears fan since 1975, when I first saw Walter Payton. Was a Die-Hard until Ditka left, then been a fair-weathered fan ever since. I WANT to like them again, but Cutler is driving me crazy.
I have never liked Cutler. He's a cry-baby and a wimp. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 29, 2013, 04:08:24 PM
I have never liked Cutler. He's a cry-baby and a wimp. :yes:
Yeah, he really is. I tried giving him the benefit of the doubt, but the bottom line is he sucks.
Manning is off to another quick start. TD to Welker. 7-0
Speaking of Manning. Anybody else catch ESPN's SEC Documentary entitled, "The Book of Manning"?
If you haven't seen it I would recommend it. It focuses almost solely upon the college careers of Archie, Cooper, Peyton, and Eli, and it is an excellent way to spend 1.5 hours of time if you have it to spare.
Lots of home movie footage of Cooper, Peyton, and Eli playing football as very young boys. (Taken by Archie). A lot of insight into the Manning family that I personally found interesting.
That is on my "to do" list :yes:
Okay, so now Faux 59 has completely gone dead. Nothing. Fade to black. WTF???????
Quote from: Palehorse on September 29, 2013, 05:14:51 PM
Okay, so now Faux 59 has completely gone dead. Nothing. Fade to black. WTF???????
According to Faux it is DirectTV's fault. . . :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
There is NO doubt in my mind, that Peyton Manning is by FAR the best QB in the history of the game. :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 29, 2013, 06:47:00 PM
There is NO doubt in my mind, that Peyton Manning is by FAR the best QB in the history of the game. :yes:
I will admit that I had some very severe doubts surrounding how he'd do after all that neck surgery. But, as appears to be his preferred method, he did his homework and made a solid decision. And Denver will be making a trip to the super bowl this year. . .
In my opinion he is the best in the game today, and as long as he has top performers on the line with him, he will continue to be the best. (The Colts punked him in at least a couple of ways; 1. Their unwillingness to protect him by spending the money to obtain solid offensive linemen, and 2. By casting him to the winds when he was down).
He put a hurt on the Eagles today. (Unfortunately I did not get to see it thanks to Direct TV). He will put a serious hurt on the Colts when he comes to town next month. :yes:
Go Falcons!!
Looks like Brady and the Patriots are headed to 4-0. :mad:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 29, 2013, 06:47:00 PM
There is NO doubt in my mind, that Peyton Manning is by FAR the best QB in the history of the game. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 29, 2013, 07:51:43 PM
I will admit that I had some very severe doubts surrounding how he'd do after all that neck surgery. But, as appears to be his preferred method, he did his homework and made a solid decision. And Denver will be making a trip to the super bowl this year. . .
In my opinion he is the best in the game today, and as long as he has top performers on the line with him, he will continue to be the best. (The Colts punked him in at least a couple of ways; 1. Their unwillingness to protect him by spending the money to obtain solid offensive linemen, and 2. By casting him to the winds when he was down).
He put a hurt on the Eagles today. (Unfortunately I did not get to see it thanks to Direct TV). He will put a serious hurt on the Colts when he comes to town next month. :yes:
Given the Broncos' schedule and Peyton being on fire, they have as good a shot as any of being the team to make an undefeated run this season.
Quote from: Locutus on September 29, 2013, 11:12:01 PM
Given the Broncos' schedule and Peyton being on fire, they have as good a shot as any of being the team to make an undefeated run this season.
Yup. I would tend to agree. However, there is the chance that Peyton will get rattled a time or two and that will result in a loss; two at the most.
Still. If they do get a shot at going undefeated, I doubt that the Broncos Front Office will sit him for a single game. (Unlike the Colts).
Getting ready for the Dolphins and the Saints. Beer in hand.
:food15:
:mad:
Well the Saints drove right down the field for a touchdown. Too easy.
Saints up 21-10 at the half. Tannehill has turned the ball over 3 times in the first half. Can't win football games like that.
I got Drew Brees in my Fantasy League.....he nailed it for me last night.... :yes:
Yep! He was impressive last night for sure.
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:rotfl:
I hear the NFL has moved the remainder of the Steelers games this season to The History Channel. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 01, 2013, 09:11:39 PM
I hear the NFL has moved the remainder of the Steelers games this season to The History Channel. ;D
:rotfl:
I'm watching the Browns and the Bills. It's a snoozer game. I may have to change it if it doesn't pick up. ;D
I got to drop that one liner of yours on a colleague who hails from Pittsburg this afternoon. He didn't appreciate it, but to his credit he laughed about it. :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 03, 2013, 08:46:42 PM
I got to drop that one liner of yours on a colleague who hails from Pittsburg this afternoon. He didn't appreciate it, but to his credit he laughed about it. :biggrin:
Oh I've used that more than a few times in this young season. LOL!! :rotfl:
Feel free to drop it anytime you're around surly Pittsburgh Steeler fans which will just about be any given Sunday from now until January. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 03, 2013, 08:50:03 PM
Oh I've used that more than a few times in this young season. LOL!! :rotfl:
Feel free to drop it anytime you're around surly Pittsburgh Steeler fans which will just about be any given Sunday from now until January. ;D
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Bumping this link for network weekend game coverage.
http://506sports.com/nfl/
My heart and thoughts go out to Adrian Peterson over the death of his 2 year old son, apparently at the hands of the child's mothers boyfriend. . . :'(
VERY expensive 6-0 lead at the half for Green Bay. James Jones and Randall Cobb both hurt during the first half.
..and the Squealers may get their first W today.
Manning is rattled by Jacksonville.
Not much has changed with him it wold seem. Apparently getting to him early and often and administering a few solid hits to him still rattles his cage.
"The Skins play the Cowgirls on Sunday Night this week," Duffy's Irish Pub posted on its Facebook page this week.
"Everyone wearing Skins gear gets a free shot of Jameson each time Tony Romo throws an interception!"
Not much to add to that, except that it should be a standard deal at every bar, tavern, watering hole, pub and eatery in the entire metropolitan region. Because it's funny.
As it turns out, Romo is slightly (but only slightly) more likely to throw interceptions against the Redskins than against other teams.
Romo has averaged .87 interceptions a game against Washington; against the league as a whole, it's .78 interceptions a game. He has averaged an interception in every 34 attempts against Washington; against the league as a whole, it's an interception in every 36.9 attempts.
Romo's 13 career interceptions against Washington are behind only his totals against the Giants, but he obviously has far more games against NFC East opponents. Still, you'd have to figure you have a better than 50-50 shot at getting at least one free shot out of the deal.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2013/10/08/d-c-bar-offers-whiskey-shots-for-romo-interceptions/
LMFAO!!
:rotfl:
Here is a quote Adrian Peterson:
"Anything bad, I try to take good from it," Peterson said. "That's the way I approach life in all situations. I never thought about not playing. It was all about just going out there and praying that I have the strength to get through and help my team. That was my focus."
"My brother passed the night before the combine and I decided to go through with it. The same reason why I will play this week," Peterson said in the text message to Fox Sports. "You may ask why? God wants good to come from it ... we mourn and grieve but heaven had the baddest welcoming party for my son. That knowledge gives me peace.
"I'm still hurt and feel the pain of life, but I'm able to function because of the peace and joy of knowing my loved ones are in a much better place."
He is a classy player who is exciting to watch. He puts me in mind of the great one Walter Payton.
Yeah I saw where he went ahead and played yesterday despite what happened.
Bears are down by 7 in the second quarter, and the quarterback is toast; Cutler goes to the locker room. :biggrin:
And now another quarterback story; the return of the prodigal son (according to the Irsay family) to Indianapolis.
The 6-0 Denver Broncos, headed by Peyton Manning, will be taking the field on Sunday Night Football this evening, and the local news station is running an hour pre-game show, before the network pre-game show. :rolleyes:
The hype is nauseating, but I am very much looking forward to seeing Manning come to the house he built and take his former team to the woodshed!
Call it what you will but karma may very well come due this evening for one side or the other. While I am a football fan, I have to say that I am more of a player fan than any individual team; and Peyton Manning is among my favorites.
I did not believe he could come back from such a serious series of surgeries to be where he is this day. But I also believed the Colts organization owed him some loyalty for that which he demonstrated to the city of Indianapolis. And they failed miserably!
Kick ass Broncos! Kick some major ass! :yes:
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The Colts played a tremendous defense. This team is looking more and more like a REAL contender for a championship.
Funny thing though, I found myself rooting for Peyton throughout the game and especially at the end. I was happy to see the Colts win, but my heart is still with Manning.
I'm glad the Colts knocked them off too, but we may very well see Denver on the AFC side come Super Bowl Sunday.
And as an aside, who the hell would have imagined that the Chiefs would be the sole undefeated team after week 7. :spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on October 21, 2013, 11:17:23 AM
I'm glad the Colts knocked them off too, but we may very well see Denver on the AFC side come Super Bowl Sunday.
I agree! I think they are still the team to beat. Manning is perhaps the best to ever play the game, at least at QB.
Well, the Colts lost Reggie Wayne in the process; for the balance of the season.
Who could they bring in to fill the role for the rest of the season?
IF the Colts make the playoffs they'll be one and done; as usual. :fortune:
All in all, it was a great game to watch, however I spent the day today bleary eyed for the effort.
Watched the whole thing did ya'? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 21, 2013, 07:08:16 PM
Watched the whole thing did ya'? ;D
How could I not? I was stupid enough to turn it on in the bedroom when we went to bed. Sleep was elusive. . .
Sucks going to sleep well after midnight when you have to get up a 0 Dark-thirty! :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 21, 2013, 07:16:15 PM
Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams :reap: HARVESTED :reap: @ age 90.
Just thought this one deserved to be here as well as in the harvest thread.
The Houston Refs are definitely calling plays in Houston's favor over the Colts. They've called them twice for "ineligible receiver downfield" but when the Texans blatantly run into the kicker resulting in a short punt, there is no call! :mad:
And that results in touchdown number 2 for the Texans to the Colts zip!
Luck does it again!! :yes:
I was out partying tonight. I heard the Colts were behind big at one point.
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2013, 11:49:31 PM
I was out partying tonight. I heard the Colts were behind big at one point.
It was 21 - 3 at halftime.
I turned it off at the conclusion of the 1st quarter. Sleep is far more important to me than watching a losing proposition.
I did not see it but apparently the 2nd half resulted in another Colts comeback win. One has to wonder how much the collapse of the head coach at the half played in the 2nd half results. There is no quantifying the psychological impact that had on the Texans, serving as just enough of a diversion to allow the Colts to win it. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 04, 2013, 06:07:13 PM
I turned it off at the conclusion of the 1st quarter. Sleep is far more important to me than watching a losing proposition.
I did not see it but apparently the 2nd half resulted in another Colts comeback win. One has to wonder how much the collapse of the head coach at the half played in the 2nd half results. There is no quantifying the psychological impact that had on the Texans, serving as just enough of a diversion to allow the Colts to win it. :yes:
I think it did indeed disrupt the offensive flow of the game....Kubiak was sending in the plays....but I think our coach deserves some credit, he stresses his players to stay focused and positive. That along with Luck, who is turning out to be a great leader...did exactly that. They stayed focused and took advantage of the situation and won yet again.
Great teams find a way to win....and the Colts are becoming a great team. 6-2 baby!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 05, 2013, 08:07:00 AM
I think it did indeed disrupt the offensive flow of the game....Kubiak was sending in the plays....but I think our coach deserves some credit, he stresses his players to stay focused and positive. That along with Luck, who is turning out to be a great leader...did exactly that. They stayed focused and took advantage of the situation and won yet again.
Great teams find a way to win....and the Colts are becoming a great team. 6-2 baby!
They're not great by Irsays standards. No SB wins for this team. No MULTIPLE SB wins for this team.
And the Bears take out the Pack's QB last night and squeak out a win.
No discount "daa-ble check" for the Pack this year! Broken collar-bone.
You don't have to win SB to be a great team, in my opinion. Dan Marino and the Dolphins were great, back in the day.
The Bears won ONE SB, but had some great teams.
I think Irsay is building a great team. He has done it in the past, and will do it again.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 05, 2013, 04:59:11 PM
You don't have to win SB to be a great team, in my opinion. Dan Marino and the Dolphins were great, back in the day.
The Bears won ONE SB, but had some great teams.
I think Irsay is building a great team. He has done it in the past, and will do it again.
Not according to him; in his own words. He considers Brady and company a great team. . . But not the Colts.
Quote from: Palehorse on November 05, 2013, 05:40:19 PM
Not according to him; in his own words. He considers Brady and company a great team. . . But not the Colts.
I think Irsay has a big mouth, and doesn't always know when to keep it shut....but despite what he says, I KNOW great teams.
Of the last 14 years, they have won 10 or more games 12 times....won 12 or more 9 times. They have been to two Super Bowls, 3 conference championships....Not bad at all. I have had a blast following the Colts since Jim Harbaugh was captain comeback.
I don't need Irsay to tell me if he has a great team.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 06, 2013, 12:44:21 PM
I think Irsay has a big mouth, and doesn't always know when to keep it shut....but despite what he says, I KNOW great teams.
Of the last 14 years, they have won 10 or more games 12 times....won 12 or more 9 times. They have been to two Super Bowls, 3 conference championships....Not bad at all. I have had a blast following the Colts since Jim Harbaugh was captain comeback.
I don't need Irsay to tell me if he has a great team.
He owns the team. He can do and say what he wants about them, right?
Quote from: Palehorse on November 06, 2013, 05:26:20 PM
He owns the team. He can do and say what he wants about them, right?
Absolutely!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 07, 2013, 07:52:06 AM
Absolutely!
So, it matters not if he is becoming more and more like his father; especially when it comes to the team he owns and his treatment of them.
What he fails to realize is that if he continues down the path he is currently on, the people who pay for those tickets will turn against him; right after the players get fed up and tell him to go pound sand. And they will. Just like they did with his father, they'll leave and those that remain will be scrubs that couldn't win against a one man team.
Then ol Irsay will pull up the Mayflower trucks and leave in the middle of the night for a warmer climate. Just like daddy.
He isn't a starter, and he isn't a top of the line player, but he is (was) a member of the 7-1 Denver Broncos this year.
Afraid of the long-term consequences of an NFL career and uninterested in making a Super Bowl run, Denver Broncos guard John Moffitt shockingly informed the team Tuesday of his plans to retire. . .
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1839995-john-moffitt-explains-nfl-retirement-forfeiting-at-least-1-million-and-more?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial&hpt=hp_t3 (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1839995-john-moffitt-explains-nfl-retirement-forfeiting-at-least-1-million-and-more?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial&hpt=hp_t3)
He was smart with his money and saved as much as he could during his time in the NFL, which has been relatively very short to this point, but most of all he sat down during the bye week and thought through his career; performing a risk analysis that is shocking in its result. He is walking away from a contract with the Denver Broncos through next season, and 1 million dollars in salary, after coming to the conclusion that he is not happy, no amount of money will ever be enough, and what he has is enough to enable him to live his life. And most importantly, eliminate the high risk levels associated with playing a career in the NFL.
It is not a decision that we see everyday. A perfectly healthy professional athlete in the NFL, with a career in front of him, chunks it all to avoid crippling long term ramifications that could drastically reduce quality of life.
Not many of us would make a similar decision with millions of dollars at risk, preferring to "roll the dice" despite the odds against being able to live a normal life at the relatively young age of 35 years. Most of us would do exactly the opposite.
I applaud this young mans decision and clarity of mind. I sincerely hope that it sends the correct message to the NFL and brings about a greater and sustained effort to increase player safety.
While the result of such an effort will admittedly drastically change a sport I hold near and dear to my heart, it is after all, "only a game". And to this fan, human life and the quality of that life far outweigh the entertainment the risks of this sport have exposed generations of players to through the years.
Quote from: Palehorse on November 07, 2013, 05:35:54 PM
So, it matters not if he is becoming more and more like his father; especially when it comes to the team he owns and his treatment of them.
What he fails to realize is that if he continues down the path he is currently on, the people who pay for those tickets will turn against him; right after the players get fed up and tell him to go pound sand. And they will. Just like they did with his father, they'll leave and those that remain will be scrubs that couldn't win against a one man team.
Then ol Irsay will pull up the Mayflower trucks and leave in the middle of the night for a warmer climate. Just like daddy.
I think your hatred of him is keeping you from seeing, perhaps another side of him. Did you know he was given the game ball after the Colts defeated the Denver Bronco's?
Here is a quote from Chuck Pagano:
"I think he earned it. What I told the team, I don't think I'd be standing here today without the support of Jim Irsay and what I went through and what he did for me and what he did for my family. The way he feels about his team and the way he feels about his players, past and present, is what I said. He would do anything. The guy has a heart of gold. When he talks about faith, family and football, it does not bury. It's in that order. Again, he will do anything and everything for anybody in this organization and that locker room, players that have been here in the past, players that are here now. He gives us every opportunity, everything we need, to be successful and to win on the field. Coaches, players, it doesn't matter. He's the best there is in the National Football League. It was just a way for us to thank him for his support."I think the path he is going down, is not as bad as you think it is. Sure, he has been famous for saying some cotroversial things, but those close to him and his players, all seem to have a great deal of respect for him. For me, it is a matter of keeping a team that I can be proud of out there every week. So far he has done a great job of doing that.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 08, 2013, 08:02:00 AM
I think your hatred of him is keeping you from seeing, perhaps another side of him. Did you know he was given the game ball after the Colts defeated the Denver Bronco's?
Here is a quote from Chuck Pagano:
"I think he earned it. What I told the team, I don't think I'd be standing here today without the support of Jim Irsay and what I went through and what he did for me and what he did for my family. The way he feels about his team and the way he feels about his players, past and present, is what I said. He would do anything. The guy has a heart of gold. When he talks about faith, family and football, it does not bury. It's in that order. Again, he will do anything and everything for anybody in this organization and that locker room, players that have been here in the past, players that are here now. He gives us every opportunity, everything we need, to be successful and to win on the field. Coaches, players, it doesn't matter. He's the best there is in the National Football League. It was just a way for us to thank him for his support."
I think the path he is going down, is not as bad as you think it is. Sure, he has been famous for saying some cotroversial things, but those close to him and his players, all seem to have a great deal of respect for him. For me, it is a matter of keeping a team that I can be proud of out there every week. So far he has done a great job of doing that.
A move of pseudo-loyalty bought and paid for by Irsay. Indiana is an "at will" state and a "right to work" state. If Pagano did, does, or says anything Irsay doesn't agree with he will be summarily fired on the spot. And it will not matter what Pagano's record is, what he achieves, or how much he may be admired by those who play for him.
You're diverting from the fact that Irsay is a terrible owner that continues to rip-off the citizens of Marion county and the surrounding collar counties via public subsidization of the Luke. Your diverting from the fact that Irsay is a documented substance abuser, (Just like his dad. Different substances but same tendency toward addiction). You are diverting from the fact he is prone to "knee jerk" and reactionary statements and actions, (Just like his daddy).
This has absolutely nothing to do with Chuck Pagano, and everything to do with Jim Irsay as an owner, employer, and high-profile representative of a national entity, the NFL, that encourages some of these very same practices.
Anyone that would take a highly skilled player in the draft, Peyton Manning, and ride him hard and put him away wet as an employer, and then summarily cut the cord when he is suffering from an injury that came about as a direct result of his employment and dedication to the team that employer owns, is a scumbag. Period.
His actions reflect directly upon the team and it's players, by detracting from their achievements and sullying their individual contributions; reducing them to the status of toilet paper as he did with Manning in recent weeks.
That is my opinion of him and the only person that can change that opinion is the subject of it. And I wouldn't hold my breath in expectation of it happening anytime soon.
I couldn't disagree more with you. I am a Colts fan, and he has given me plenty to cheer about. Pagano could care less if this is a right to work state or not. He said what he said, because HE has his personal opinion and he shared it. Pagano is NO puppet. I have a great deal of respect for him.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 08, 2013, 11:17:10 PM
I couldn't disagree more with you. I am a Colts fan, and he has given me plenty to cheer about. Pagano could care less if this is a right to work state or not. He said what he said, because HE has his personal opinion and he shared it. Pagano is NO puppet. I have a great deal of respect for him.
I never said or implied that Pagano is a puppet, but rather a slave. A slave to draconian ideals and legislation
just like the rest of us that have to work for someone else to survive.
Quit making this about a coach I said nothing negative about and stop worshiping at the altar of Irsay.
Quote from: Palehorse on November 09, 2013, 11:32:23 AM
Quit making this about a coach I said nothing negative about and stop worshiping at the altar of Irsay.
Quit putting words into my mouth or trying to insinuate that I "worship" someone. I am just giving him some props for providing Indy football fans a very decent team to watch. YOU are the MOST negative poster I have ever dealt with. EVERYTHING is negative.
Can we just ONCE have a positive exchange?
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 10, 2013, 09:48:47 AM
Quit putting words into my mouth or trying to insinuate that I "worship" someone. I am just giving him some props for providing Indy football fans a very decent team to watch. YOU are the MOST negative poster I have ever dealt with. EVERYTHING is negative.
Can we just ONCE have a positive exchange?
I just call them as I see them. I cannot help you see negativity in the truth.
They're getting their heads handed to them today aren't they. . . :biggrin:
Dolts got their asses beat today. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on November 10, 2013, 09:50:34 PM
Dolts got their asses beat today. ;D
Yup. That's the "excitement" right there! :biggrin:
Dolts on Thursday Night Football! ;D
Quote from: Locutus on November 14, 2013, 07:30:59 PM
Dolts on Thursday Night Football! ;D
The Titans will likely bitch slap them. That is my prediction.
Karma done come to visit dem Dolts! :biggrin:
I don't know. The Titans kind of blow this year. :yes: ;D
Well they put a quick 14 on the Dolts.
Quote from: Palehorse on November 14, 2013, 07:39:41 PM
The Titans will likely bitch slap them. That is my prediction.
Karma done come to visit dem Dolts! :biggrin:
I knew you would say something like this..Mr. Negative. Colts win AGAIN. 7-3
I was about to become a doubter too after the quick 14. I also looked back and found out that the Titans have beaten the Seahawks, the 49ers, and the Broncos all this year. That about made me change my mind.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 08, 2013, 08:02:00 AM
I think your hatred of him is keeping you from seeing, perhaps another side of him.
Had ole' Jimbo not been left with a silver spoon in his mouth and left a football team and buku smackeroos, I posit he'd either be dead or in prison by now. He's insulated from the repercussions of his actions - primarily substance abuse - by the above.
He's scum with bucks.
Quote from: Palehorse on November 08, 2013, 05:51:07 PM
A move of pseudo-loyalty bought and paid for by Irsay.
Yup! Someone from the organization was going to be shoved into the spotlight by ole' Jimbo to rescue him from his usual dumbassery, and who better than the coach who had a bout with cancer and carries a lot of public sympathy.
It was all PR and I lost whatever respect I had for Pagano - BUT I completely understand the position he was in. I sincerely doubt Pagano had any real life choice.
I see it as just a prime time example of how corrupt American capitalism has become.
Quote from: Locutus on November 10, 2013, 09:50:34 PM
Dolts got their asses beat today. ;D
They didn't get the calls/no calls they usually get that tend to save their arse.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 14, 2013, 11:30:10 PM
I knew you would say something like this..Mr. Negative. Colts win AGAIN. 7-3
Yeah, I wonder what the outcome would have been if Eric Walden had been ejected for ripping the helmet off of Delanie Walker and then headbutting him?
It's calls and no calls like that which have as much to do with that 7-3 record as anything else.
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Not anymore! :biggrin:
Quote from: Y on November 17, 2013, 03:15:59 PM
Yeah, I wonder what the outcome would have been if Eric Walden had been ejected for ripping the helmet off of Delanie Walker and then headbutting him?
It's calls and no calls like that which have as much to do with that 7-3 record as anything else.
:rolleyes:
This is an interesting read right here:
Broadcast television networks now have two big allies in their fight against Aereo: the National Football League and Major League Baseball. The two sports leagues said Aereo could even cause them to stop airing games on free TV.
TV broadcasters want the Supreme Court to rule on the legality of Aereo, a startup that lets users stream or record live broadcast TV content for $8 a month. The NFL and MLB filed a legal brief to the court in support of the petition last week, as Variety first reported.
The NFL and MLB warned in their brief that if Aereo isn't shut down, they could be forced to air games on cable channels like Disney-owned ESPN or TNT -- instead of the free networks -- "where Aereo-like services cannot hijack and exploit their programming without authorization." (TNT is owned by CNNMoney parent company Time Warner (TWX, Fortune 500).)
Twenty-First Century Fox (FOX)made a similar threat in April, saying it would make Fox a pay-TV channel if Aereo stays in business.
Aereo's lack of authorization from broadcasters -- and whether the startup legally needs that approval -- is at the heart of the controversy.
Aereo houses thousands of tiny antennas in its data centers. It assigns each customer a unique antenna -- which the startup says works just like a DVR and makes Aereo legal. Broadcasters say that's an unfair dodge, and that Aereo should have to pay them to retransmit their programming just like cable and satellite companies do.
The networks -- including ABC parent Disney (DIS, Fortune 500), CBS (CBS, Fortune 500), Twenty-First Century Fox and Comcast's (CMCSA, Fortune 500) NBC Universal -- have filed lawsuits against Aereo in various states since its launch, but the courts have favored Aereo so far. The networks filed a petition to the Supreme Court last month.
The NFL and MLB reiterated the networks' request for the Supreme Court to hear the case, saying that a ruling from the high court would "restore clarity and certainty in this area." The leagues also wrote that Aereo is employing "technological chicanery" to erode the rights of content owners.
NFL games are aired on a variety of networks. CBS and Fox split the majority of games on Sundays, while NBC airs the Sunday-night game. The only two weekly games not aired on a broadcast network are Thursday-night games on the NFL's own network and Monday Night Football on ESPN.
Many baseball games already air on cable channels in local markets. But Fox airs a "game of the week" on Saturdays as well as some playoff games. TNT and fellow Turner network TBS also have broadcast agreements with MLB.
The debate over retransmission fees bubbles up frequently in the TV industry, as it's typically at the crux of battles between cable companies and broadcasters. Time Warner Cable (TWC, Fortune 500) yanked CBS from the air for a month in August, and the cable company revealed last month that some of the 306,000 subscribers it lost during that quarter fled due to that blackout.
http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/18/technology/nfl-mlb-aereo/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
The Dolts are getting their asses handed to them again this week by AZ. :biggrin:
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The Brady Boys just coughed up the ball and gave Mannings Broncos a quick 7! :biggrin:
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And they do it again! :biggrin:
Now the Broncos are ahead by 14 6 minutes into the first quarter! :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 24, 2013, 08:42:18 PM
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The Brady Boys just coughed up the ball and gave Mannings Broncos a quick 7! :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 24, 2013, 08:50:07 PM
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And they do it again! :biggrin:
Now the Broncos are ahead by 14 6 minutes into the first quarter! :biggrin:
Can you say three times! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Gary Kubiak fired as Houston Texans head coach....Wade Phillips takes over as as interim coach.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 06, 2013, 03:58:42 PM
Gary Kubiak fired as Houston Texans head coach....Wade Phillips takes over as as interim coach.
That sad sack isn't going to do much better than Kubiak. . . :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 06, 2013, 05:17:08 PM
That sad sack isn't going to do much better than Kubiak. . . :rolleyes:
Yeah, Wade Phillips sucks big time.
Snow in Green Bay, Washingon, and Pittsburgh. Philadelphia has near white out conditions on the field. :spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on December 08, 2013, 01:11:23 PM
Snow in Green Bay, Washingon, and Pittsburgh. Philadelphia has near white out conditions on the field. :spooked:
Snowing here too. And in Cincy soon; where the Bengals are going to school the Dolts this afternoon. :biggrin:
7 zip Bengals with 8:03 to go in quarter 1! :biggrin:
I can't believe this snow game in Philly.
Quote from: Locutus on December 06, 2013, 05:18:37 PM
Yeah, Wade Phillips sucks big time.
He is NOTHING like his daddy Bum.....He was a great coach.
And the Dolts get pounded again. . . Now there's a fuggin' surprise! :rolleyes: :biggrin: :biggrin:
As a former Chicagoan, (born and bred), I have a lot of good friends that live there still. One of them shared a story about Mike Ditka that I found touching. (And before you get on my case about it being about the Bears, I will say I was always, and remain, a Ditka fan; as a player and a coach). Anyway. . . My friend is a professional cartoonist and local raido personality in the Chicagoland area, so here's what he shared:
"Years ago after one of those McCormick Place business conventions I ended up with a group of co-workers at a reception at Ditka's Restuarant... the newer one off Michigan Avenue, not the famous or infamous middle-aged pick-up joint in 1980s River North. A waiter pointed out the Coach to me, and yep, there was Mike Ditka huddled over his drink at his own bar. "Go introduce yourself, he likes to meet people", the waiter offered. "More likely he'll punch me for interrupting his drink", I offered in reply. But the guy was persistent so three of my colleagues and I meekly ventured over. The Coach spun around in his chair and quickly scanned our name tags before greeting each one of us by name. We chatted for a long while. The lady in our group asked "is that your Super Bowl ring?" and he took it of and handed to her saying "yeah it is - not the most important thing in life". Perfect Ditka-ism, and in person at that. Months before this encounter, my dad and I had seen Ditka give a morning speech at a Suburban LIFE newspaper event and it was great. Highly entertaining. It was the last thing me and my dad attended together right before my dad suffered a heart attack that he fortunately survived. So by this point, my old man was in steady if lengthy recovery. Now back at the restaurant, as we are all gabbing away, I mention this to the Coach, about what a great time my dad and I had seeing him that morning - and what happened shortly afterward. Like I said, Ditka spent quite a bit of time with my little work group. Eventually we knew it was time to break away and let him get back to his cigar and his drink. Goodbyes were said, as he once more called us all by name. Then he pulled me back... "Charley, tell your dad I'm saying a prayer for him tonight". That's my Ditka story. The Bears retire his number tonight. God Bless Mike Ditka."
And I have an autographed picture of him hanging in my man-cave. In it he is giving the finger to some fans after having thrown his ABC gum at them for heckling him. I love that picture. :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 09, 2013, 08:01:05 PM
And I have an autographed picture of him hanging in my man-cave. In it he is giving the finger to some fans after having thrown his ABC gum at them for heckling him. I love that picture. :biggrin:
There are a lot of things we won't agree about...but I know about the picture your are talking about...and I am envious. I have been a Bears fan since Butkus and Sayers...but became a REAL, Die-hard when Sweetness took over in 1975. Ditka was the perfect coach for that team.....he was the epitome of Bears football.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 10, 2013, 08:32:24 AM
There are a lot of things we won't agree about...but I know about the picture your are talking about...and I am envious. I have been a Bears fan since Butkus and Sayers...but became a REAL, Die-hard when Sweetness took over in 1975. Ditka was the perfect coach for that team.....he was the epitome of Bears football.
Yup. On all counts. :yes:
Today the Dolts will be scalped by the Chiefs! :fortune: :biggrin:
7 zip Chiefs! :biggrin:
Dolphins in a "win and you're in" situation and they're losing. :roll eyes:
Quote from: Locutus on December 22, 2013, 02:40:44 PM
Dolphins in a "win and you're in" situation and they're losing. :roll eyes:
Yeah, and it has been all DOLTS since the Chiefs scored. 23-7 Dolts with 5 minutes left in the 4th, and the Chiefs backed up on their own 10 yard line.
And Peyton Manning throws an NFL record 51 touchdowns this year, propelling his new team to even greater heights in the process. 8)
If he can carry this through the playoffs, it will be the ultimate revenge for the shitty treatment at the hands of Irsay.
I see Manning quite possibly getting yet another MVP nod this year too.
Quote from: Palehorse on December 22, 2013, 12:34:40 PM
Today the Dolts will be scalped by the Chiefs! :fortune: :biggrin:
:spooked: :no:
Despite their win against a hapless team today, I predict the Dolts will be one and done in the playoffs.
And now Peyton Manning has passed for more yards in a single season, than any other quarterback in NFL history; including number of touchdowns as well! He just smoked Drew ! :big grin:
He ought to go ahead and win this years Super Bowl and then retire. :yes: He'll never top that.
WTF? They switched from the Denver game to the KC/SD game????
Come on man! I wanna see Peyton! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
If KC wins, the Squealers back into the playoffs. ;D
Quote from: Palehorse on December 29, 2013, 05:12:41 PM
Despite their win against a hapless team today, I predict the Dolts will be one and done in the playoffs.
Well the Chiefs are comin' ta' town next weekend! :yes:
And the Pack, with Rogers back, squeak out one against the Bears. :smile:
Yep! That was a great game!
The annual NFL ax has already started swinging.
- Mike Shanahan Fired as Head Coach of Washington Redskins
- Leslie Frazier Fired as Head Coach of Minnesota Vikings
Quote from: Locutus on December 30, 2013, 11:53:51 AM
The annual NFL ax has already started swinging.
- Mike Shanahan Fired as Head Coach of Washington Redskins
- Leslie Frazier Fired as Head Coach of Minnesota Vikings
You can add Lions' Jim Schwartz and Greg Schiano of Tampa Bay to that list.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 30, 2013, 12:13:10 PM
You can add Lions' Jim Schwartz and Greg Schiano of Tampa Bay to that list.
Done!
- Mike Shanahan Fired as Head Coach of Washington Redskins
- Leslie Frazier Fired as Head Coach of Minnesota Vikings
- Jim Schwartz Fired as Head Coach of Detroit Lions
- Greg Schiano Fired as Head Coach of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Let's see how many more we get to add over the next couple of days.
Quote from: Locutus on December 30, 2013, 12:26:26 PM
Done!
- Mike Shanahan Fired as Head Coach of Washington Redskins
- Leslie Frazier Fired as Head Coach of Minnesota Vikings
- Jim Schwartz Fired as Head Coach of Detroit Lions
- Greg Schiano Fired as Head Coach of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Let's see how many more we get to add over the next couple of days.
Cleveland Browns coach.....Rob Chudzinski - GONE!
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As of 10:00 this morning the Colts has yet to sell out for this weekend's playoff match with KC. Meaning there would be a black-out in this area.
Now, I am pretty certain that SOMEBODY will mysteriously buy these tickets befor the 4:30 pm deadline to day, I'm willing to bet anyway. ;)
The Bears JUST signed Cutler to a 7-year deal!! :rant:
WTF? :rant:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 02, 2014, 11:41:34 AM
As of 10:00 this morning the Colts has yet to sell out for this weekend's playoff match with KC. Meaning there would be a black-out in this area.
Now, I am pretty certain that SOMEBODY will mysteriously buy these tickets befor the 4:30 pm deadline to day, I'm willing to bet anyway. ;)
You'd have lost that bet. But now they have an extension till 4 tomorrow afternoon.
I guess Green Bay, Cincy, and Indy have all failed to sell out. Guess none of them realize the inflated prices they are charging eliminates a very large percentage of the fans. Especially when they are likely to be "one and done".
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 02, 2014, 02:35:02 PM
The Bears JUST signed Cutler to a 7-year deal!! :rant:
WTF? :rant:
Seriously. I said and thought the exact same thing when I saw that! :spooked: :rolleyes:
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Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 02, 2014, 02:35:02 PM
The Bears JUST signed Cutler to a 7-year deal!! :rant:
WTF? :rant:
I know; but good for them. They're in Green Bay's division. :rotfl:
I think it is time that the NFL drops the Blackout Rule. Times are not what they once were.....first of all, the bulk of the revenue generated for the NFL is probably not at the gate, but rather the advertisers that sponser these games.....and secondly and most imortantly, MOST of the stadiums that these team USE is predominantly bought and paid for BY taxpayers........I think it is only FAIR that we have that RIGHT to watch our team on TV if WE choose too!! :rant:
It is only hours away from the deadline IF the Colts sell out........I am still willing to bet they WILL sell out.......but, I am only willing to be maybe a nickle rather than a buck... :razz: .
We are down to around 3,000 tickets.........IRSAY should be a champ and buy the rest and give them to military or some handicapped children to use....He could use some good PR about right now. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 02, 2014, 07:10:25 PM
I know; but good for them. They're in Green Bay's division. :rotfl:
At least Aaron Rodgers has went public to announce that he is NOT Gay....So Green Bay has that going for them.... :razz: ;D
Bucs announce Lovie Smith as their new coach...
They sold out according to their addict owner.
Colts Fans that cannot afford the extreme tickets prices can thank Meijer for buying all of those unsold tickets. . . That is what I hear anyway.
Because of them we can sit in our warm homes and watch the game. (A one and done is my prediction; for the Colts).
Quote from: Palehorse on January 03, 2014, 05:28:31 PM
Colts Fans that cannot afford the extreme tickets prices can thank Meijer for buying all of those unsold tickets. . . That is what I hear anyway.
Because of them we can sit in our warm homes and watch the game. (A one and done is my prediction; for the Colts).
Yep. It was Meijer. And they gave the tickets away to US Service Members in groups of 4. (125 dollar face value each).
THAT is why I will be doing my storm panic shopping at Meijer, buying up all the as swipe, milk, bread, and eggs I can. :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 03, 2014, 05:41:44 PM
Yep. It was Meijer. And they gave the tickets away to US Service Members in groups of 4. (125 dollar face value each).
THAT is why I will be doing my storm panic shopping at Meijer, buying up all the as swipe, milk, bread, and eggs I can. :biggrin:
8) :yes:
17 to 7 Chiefs with KC at the goal line again thanks to a Dolts fumble. 13:10 to go in the 2nd quarter. . .
Yeah the Colts are looking sloppy so far.
Six seconds into the third quarter and another turnover by the Colts. Two INTs for Luck and 3 total team turnovers.
Holy shitz!! The Colts win by 1! :spooked:
Holy crap!!!! :spooked: WHAT a freakin game!!!! The Colts hung in there, and showed some REAL character!!! I think Chuck P deserves the game ball....
THAT was a fun, fun, fun game! :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 04, 2014, 08:14:31 PM
Holy crap!!!! :spooked: WHAT a freakin game!!!! The Colts hung in there, and showed some REAL character!!! I think Chuck P deserves the game ball....
THAT was a fun, fun, fun game! :yes:
Yep!
If the Bengals win tomorrow, the Colts will visit Peyton and company next week. If the Chargers win, then the Colts get to go to New England.
That play in the 4th, where Donald Brown Fumbled at the goal line, and Luck picked it up to go in; that was pure luck, and I'm not talking about the QB either.
When that happened I knew they had a chance because Karma doesn't deliver a bounce like that for shits n giggles. :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 04, 2014, 08:42:03 PM
That play in the 4th, where Donald Brown Fumbled at the goal line, and Luck picked it up to go in; that was pure luck, and I'm not talking about the QB either.
When that happened I knew they had a chance because Karma doesn't deliver a bounce like that for shits n giggles. :biggrin:
I agree.......THAT was ALL LUCK! The kind YOU suggest...:biggrin: I thought the momentum began when Mathis clobbered Smith for the fumble.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 04, 2014, 09:11:17 PM
I agree.......THAT was ALL LUCK! The kind YOU suggest...:biggrin: I thought the momentum began when Mathis clobbered Smith for the fumble.
Mathis IS a monster in my view. Definitely capable of changing a game; as we saw today.
Looks like the Colts are headed to New England.
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2014, 04:07:11 PM
Looks like the Colts are headed to New England.
Yup. We'll see how well they do against that assclown Brady. . . :rant:
I wish them luck....er...Luck...or whatever. I hate Tom Brady.
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2014, 05:48:53 PM
I wish them luck....er...Luck...or whatever. I hate Tom Brady.
I do too. I hope he throws 5 interceptions and that the Colts score on every single one of them.
And in the other AFC divisional round game next week....
GO CHARGERS!!!
;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2014, 06:13:02 PM
And in the other AFC divisional round game next week....
GO CHARGERS!!!
;D
UMM. . . . No. . .
The Broncos are going to take it all this year. :yes:
It's just wildcard weekend. Are you making a prophecy? :razz: It might be the Seahawks.
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2014, 06:58:54 PM
It's just wildcard weekend. Are you making a prophecy? :razz: It might be the Seahawks.
I am. It's the same thing I have been prophesying all season long; Broncos - Super Bowl Champs! :biggrin:
Go Seahawks!!
Go Colts!!
Thus far it appears the Saints are once again, "The Ain'ts"! :biggrin:
:yes:
It isn't even a game! :rolleyes:
Stick a fork in them, they're done. Seahawks advance. . .
And Luck throws a pick 6 right out of the box. . . This is going to be a VERY long and boring game I am afraid. . .
14-7 now. The Colts are still in it.
The thing I don't want to see is a Denver New England AFC Championship game. :rant:
Did I tell you that I absolutely detest Brady and the Patriots? :rant:
I don't like them either, but the Colts are going to have to step up the level of play a notch or two if they're going to have a chance at winning this game.
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2014, 09:30:11 PM
I don't like them either, but the Colts are going to have to step up the level of play a notch or two if they're going to have a chance at winning this game.
And although not really his fault, Luck throws a second pick for his fifth in the last 2 games. :roll eyes:
Doing that against Brady and Co. is like handing the game to them. . . :rant:
Well at least it didn't cost them anything. They're still in it at the half.
Well, they got a stop and 3 to start the 2nd half, but I'm still thinking they are just one mistake away from giving it all away.
They're still have almost a whole half left, but they're not playing at a level needed to win this game.
Quote from: Palehorse on January 11, 2014, 10:05:11 PM
Well, they got a stop and 3 to start the 2nd half, but I'm still thinking they are just one mistake away from giving it all away.
Then they give up a long play and a TD, and get a 15 yard penalty on the ensuing kick-off. Implosion warning! Implosion Warning!
There won't be any 4th quarter miracles in this game. . .
I don't know. Luck is making some good passes.
Touchdown!!!! :big grin:
Two TERRIFIC passes to complete that drive!
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2014, 10:23:59 PM
Two TERRIFIC passes to complete that drive!
Yes. . . and a stop. But can they repeat that kind of production? I don't think so. :no:
I do not understand how NE got away with that wrestling takedown move on that last play! :rolleyes:
Stick a fork in the Dolts. They're done.
Yeah and now another pick.
And the cherry on top; yet another pick while deep in their own end. . . Buh-Bye! :big grin:
Although I take absolutely NO pleasure in the fact that butt-munch Brady gets to advance. . . :rant:
Well I hope Peyton takes care of him. I don't really see the Chargers beating Denver tomorrow.
The Colts kept in interesting up until midway through the 4th quarter. A great season for a second year QB. I will take it. :yes:
Go Bronco's!!!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 11, 2014, 11:29:42 PM
The Colts kept in interesting up until midway through the 4th quarter. A great season for a second year QB. I will take it. :yes:
Go Bronco's!!!
Luck is definitely a franchise quarterback for the Colts. :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 11, 2014, 11:29:42 PM
The Colts kept in interesting up until midway through the 4th quarter. A great season for a second year QB. I will take it. :yes:
Go Bronco's!!!
He definitely shows promise, I'll give you that. But unless the offensive line gets a revamp in the off-season, he will be the one with neck problems instead of Peyton!
Broncos Baby! 8)
Carolina is fired up right out of the gate, and already one of the 49ers just received a very PAINFUL looking injury. Looks like his left knee may be snapped; and the replay reminds me of the Theisman injury. . . :eek:
Man it's chippy out there!
It will indeed be Denver vs NE. . .
And Peyton is going to the Super Bowl! 8) :biggrin:
8)
This Seattle vs San Fran game is definitely 180 degrees from the Denver game. The refs are making a LOT of calls and some of them are totally wrong! :rant:
Should be a very good Super Bowl...... :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 20, 2014, 08:31:54 AM
Should be a very good Super Bowl...... :yes:
Well, if Seattle is similar to NE, defense wise, it won't be; and there is every indication they will be.
My prediction is that Manning will pick them apart, very much like he did NE, and it may even be a blowout. Especially if Seattle pulls the same shite they pulled on San Fran.
We all know that not only is Manning a franchise player, but he has the added responsibility of being a League player as well. He personifies the best of what the league wants to project surrounding its players; and in addition is coming out of a record setting season with Denver.
That being said I strongly suspect that the refs will be given instructions with those facts in mind; and the hankies will be flying and often if Seattle continues down the path of replacing the Raiders as the leagues dirtiest playing team.
I saw body slams, suplex's and various other wrestling moves being used in their game against the 49'ers, and I predict that if they try to use those tactics against Denver, the zebras will penalize them to the point of negative yardage being the results for them.
Strange but true:
Nothing but legal marijuana states are in the Super Bowl this year!
Coincidence? (I don't believe in coincidence). :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 20, 2014, 05:33:02 PM
Well, if Seattle is similar to NE, defense wise, it won't be; and there is every indication they will be.
My prediction is that Manning will pick them apart, very much like he did NE, and it may even be a blowout. Especially if Seattle pulls the same shite they pulled on San Fran.
We all know that not only is Manning a franchise player, but he has the added responsibility of being a League player as well. He personifies the best of what the league wants to project surrounding its players; and in addition is coming out of a record setting season with Denver.
That being said I strongly suspect that the refs will be given instructions with those facts in mind; and the hankies will be flying and often if Seattle continues down the path of replacing the Raiders as the leagues dirtiest playing team.
I saw body slams, suplex's and various other wrestling moves being used in their game against the 49'ers, and I predict that if they try to use those tactics against Denver, the zebras will penalize them to the point of negative yardage being the results for them.
I have confidence that Manning can handle the seahawks defence, but I think Russel Smith and Marshawn Lynch can keep it interersting. I think it could be a real shoot out. I certainly HOPE that they (Manning and company) embarrass Richard Sherman. He opened his mouth about how great he is..........I hope he is schooled....and learns about greatness and humbleness.
Quote from: Palehorse on January 20, 2014, 06:06:33 PM
Strange but true:
Nothing but legal marijuana states are in the Super Bowl this year!
Coincidence? (I don't believe in coincidence). :icon_twisted:
I'd bet one thing, Manning isn't on marijuana. :yes:
Quote from: The Troll on January 21, 2014, 11:59:37 AM
I'd bet one thing, Manning isn't on marijuana. :yes:
I wouldn't bet a thin dime on that. . . When the last 2 democratic presidents have smoked it, I am betting the odds are against such a statement.
Peyton was probably smoking fatties in college. :biggrin:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 21, 2014, 09:50:55 AM
I have confidence that Manning can handle the seahawks defence, but I think Russel Smith Wilson (DUH!) and Marshawn Lynch can keep it interersting. I think it could be a real shoot out. I certainly HOPE that they (Manning and company) embarrass Richard Sherman. He opened his mouth about how great he is..........I hope he is schooled....and learns about greatness and humbleness.
I knew Smith didn't sound right when I wrote this........ :-[ Anyway, I truly hope that Manning gets his second ring.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 22, 2014, 08:52:52 AM
I knew Smith didn't sound right when I wrote this........ :-[ Anyway, I truly hope that Manning gets his second ring.
Me too Henry. :choo: :choo: :trustme:
Go Seahawks! But I think Peyton is going to win. :yes:
Good Luck Denver Broncos! Leave them with hoof marks on their tail feathers! :biggrin:
Well, the Peyton Manning choke theory is alive and kicking; and Irsay is popping a couple of extra pills in celebration. :mad: :mad:
This was an absolute no contest from the very first snap. There goes 4 hours of my life I'll never get back.
Here at the stall it was the "Flu-Bowl", with yours truly, my wife, daughter, son-in-law, and the punkinhead all suffering from it. Nobody had an appetite, nor the will to fix anything to snack on, and one could barely hear the play by play over the din of coughing, hacking, wheezing, and sneezing going on during the damned game.
The most excitement we had was chasing the punkinhead around, much as Seattle was chasing the multitude of Denver turnovers, because he also has diarrhea and was leaking.
And for the record, the best thing about the whole god damned fiasco was the Budweiser Commercial with the pup.
It's over now, and nothing but the damned flu remains. Good-fucking-night! :mad:
http://www.youtube.com/v/uQB7QRyF4p4
That is the best commercial which aired during the game I think.
CBS fired Shannon Sharpe and Dan Marino from the NFL today show for next season.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/marino-sharpe-cbs-gonzalez-article-1.1618431
Quote from: Locutus on February 18, 2014, 01:43:47 PM
CBS fired Shannon Sharpe and Dan Marino from the NFL today show for next season.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/marino-sharpe-cbs-gonzalez-article-1.1618431
IMHO they got this wrong and fired the wrong two guys! :rolleyes:
All day! Every day! :yes: :beers:
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I told you guys Irsay is still popping pills, and as of 3 this morning he is been charged with DUI and 4 felony counts of possession of schedule IV prescription drugs without a prescription.
Quote from: Palehorse on March 17, 2014, 12:30:14 PM
I told you guys Irsay is still popping pills, and as of 3 this morning he is been charged with DUI and 4 felony counts of possession of schedule IV prescription drugs without a prescription.
I heard this on my way into work this morning. I thought of you :razz: . I know of your love and admiration of him. :biggrin:
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 17, 2014, 12:37:21 PM
I heard this on my way into work this morning. I thought of you :razz: . I know of your love and admiration of him. :biggrin:
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
The NFL has already stated that he is subject to the NFL's policies and will be disciplined.
How much you want to bet he moves out of state; or at a minimum begins spending a huge chunk of off season time out of state.
Hell, even the people who spend a TON of time with Jim Irsay, and his closest advisors, have been asking him to get a driver and get some help.
I've been saying he's back on the pills for quite awhile now, and it turns out I am right. And I don't spend ANY time around him or research his life at all. I just take the glimpses of his public life the media serves up and it was pretty clear to me that he was abusing. His twitter account blew his cover very readily. :yes:
The sad part of it all is that when you get right down to it, it isn't his fault entirely. It is his genetics.
His father was a HUGE substance abuser, and it was a key component to the Colts ending up in Indy to begin with; because his alcohol abuse drove his knee jerk reactionary thinking process and cause him to make unreasonable decisions. It's well documented.
So Jim should have known early on, and he likely did because he supposedly doesn't drink, that he is genetically predisposed to substance abuse. The mistake he likely made was to believe that it only pertained to alcohol. It doesn't. It includes any substance, as he should have realized in his rehab the first time around. FAIL!
Sanchez out for the Jets. Vick is in.
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. :reap: HARVESTED :reap: @ 95.
Long Time Owner of the Buffalo Bills and NFL founder.
The Bears finally got someone that gives me a reason to watch them again, by today's signing of defensive end Jared Allen.
Allen is a monster and a force to be reckoned with on the field. I cannot wait to see how he does with the Bears.
Now, if only they'd get rid of that wimpy excuse of a quarterback!
Quote from: Palehorse on March 26, 2014, 12:17:06 PM
The Bears finally got someone that gives me a reason to watch them again, by today's signing of defensive end Jared Allen.
Allen is a monster and a force to be reckoned with on the field. I cannot wait to see how he does with the Bears.
Now, if only they'd get rid of that wimpy excuse of a quarterback!
I agree on both counts...Yeah for Allen....Boo for Cutler.
On a even scarier note, rumor has it that Sanchez may be coming to Chicaog... :spooked:
You know how you say Tony Romo in Spanish?
Quote from: Locutus on March 26, 2014, 01:58:39 PM
You know how you say Tony Romo in Spanish?
;D :yes:
:yes: ;D
How about a little news on the NBA.
The city of Indiana sign a 10 year contract with the Pacers. :dam: :@#%&: :007: Good new for the taxpayers. :mad: :mad: :mad: :rant:
City pays $160,000,000 ($160 Million) for Pacer operations for the fieldhouse and $26,000,000 ($26 Million) for upgrades to fieldhouse.
WTF! Why should the taxpayers pay for a multimillionaire to play his millionaire basketball players to play basketball. :bsflag: :wall: :groan: :azz:
This guy is turning out to be a real piece of shit.
____________________
"Ex-New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the July 2012 killings of two men, authorities said Thursday. He also was charged with three counts of armed assault with attempt to murder."
http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/15/justice/aaron-hernandez-indictment/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
Quote from: Locutus on May 15, 2014, 12:57:14 PM
This guy is turning out to be a real piece of shit.
____________________
"Ex-New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the July 2012 killings of two men, authorities said Thursday. He also was charged with three counts of armed assault with attempt to murder."
http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/15/justice/aaron-hernandez-indictment/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
Yeah, I got wind of that double-murder investigation being focusing on him back when they busted his ass for the original murder. I read he was charged in that double-homicide earlier today and had the same thought you posted here. Unbelievable that such a young, talented, and successful individual would take such a path. . . :spooked:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 15, 2014, 06:27:45 PM
Yeah, I got wind of that double-murder investigation being focusing on him back when they busted his ass for the original murder. I read he was charged in that double-homicide earlier today and had the same thought you posted here. Unbelievable that such a young, talented, and successful individual would take such a path. . . :spooked:
It is amazing how many of these talented sports stars go the wrong way and the talent goes to waste.
Robert Mathis and his wife were having trouble conceiving, so they went to a fertility doctor. The doctor prescribed drugs for both him and his wife. Mathis asked the doctor whether these drugs would put him in violation of the NFL's drug policy, and was told no.
Today, the NFL suspended him for the first 4 games of the season for a violation of its policy against performance enhancing drugs. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on May 16, 2014, 06:41:53 PM
Robert Mathis and his wife were having trouble conceiving, so they went to a fertility doctor. The doctor prescribed drugs for both him and his wife. Mathis asked the doctor whether these drugs would put him in violation of the NFL's drug policy, and was told no.
Today, the NFL suspended him for the first 4 games of the season for a violation of its policy against performance enhancing drugs. . .
Lol, but it really isn't funny!
Quote from: Palehorse on May 16, 2014, 06:41:53 PM
Robert Mathis and his wife were having trouble conceiving, so they went to a fertility doctor. The doctor prescribed drugs for both him and his wife. Mathis asked the doctor whether these drugs would put him in violation of the NFL's drug policy, and was told no.
Today, the NFL suspended him for the first 4 games of the season for a violation of its policy against performance enhancing drugs. . .
From the picture of him on television tonight, he didn't need any performance enhancing drugs. :yes: :colts:
Ha Ha Ha HA HA! Indianapolis lost the 2018 SB bid to Minneapolis. . . :big grin: Just like in 1992. :big grin:
I don't know whether to believe it is due to the new stadium thing getting us the last one we had, or because of Irsays addiction repeat. Probably a little bit of both.
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:rotfl:
Dan Marino has joined the concussion lawsuit against the NFL. . . Wait. . . No he now wants to withdraw his name. . .
I saw that today. Coverage here in south Florida claims that he doesn't know how he was added as a litigant in the case to begin with. :roll eyes:
Stay tuned.
Quote from: Locutus on June 03, 2014, 07:20:48 PM
I saw that today. Coverage here in south Florida claims that he doesn't know how he was added as a litigant in the case to begin with. :roll eyes:
Stay tuned.
Maybe their lawyers played college football? :icon_twisted:
:big grin:
Quote from: Palehorse on June 03, 2014, 06:53:00 PM
Dan Marino has joined the concussion lawsuit against the NFL. . . Wait. . . No he now wants to withdraw his name. . .
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
The U.S. Patent Office has canceled trademarks belonging to the Redskins football team, saying they are offensive to Native Americans.
http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/18/news/companies/patent-office-redskins/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
^^
Any thoughts on that?
Who exactly gets to decide what is and what isn't "offensive"?
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 18, 2014, 12:23:47 PM
Who exactly gets to decide what is and what isn't "offensive"?
I don't know .... the person who is offended? Somebody has to draw a line somewhere. That's not to say I agree with all this.
But I was glad to see to Ocean City Maryland is discouraging the use of profanity in public. When my children were little and we would take them to the beach, I would get very offended when some redneck started dropping F bombs one right the other.
The fact is that a large number are offended by the use of the word "Redskins." Why would we continue to hurt people with words that we know cause them pain?
Perhaps that's a start Bo D. Societal norms play a large part in what's offensive or not. But in most dictionaries, you'll find this:
red·skin
[red-skin]
noun Slang: Often Disparaging and Offensive.
a North American Indian.
— n
an old-fashioned informal name, now considered taboo, for a Native American
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/redskin
I guess I really didn't realize that the term 'redskin' is as offensive to some with Indian ancestry as the 'n' word is to black people. BTW, the suit was brought by five native Americans. I haven't been able to locate exactly which tribe(s) they are associated with.
That being said, where does this sort of thing stop?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Florida State Seminoles
Atlanta Braves
What about the numerous teams at the high school level with names like Apaches, Aztecs, Blackhawks, Chiefs, Chieftans, Comanches, etc.?
BTW, use of Indian related names as mascots is very pervasive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sports_team_names_and_mascots_derived_from_indigenous_peoples
Quote from: Locutus on June 18, 2014, 12:40:24 PM
Perhaps that's a start Bo D. Societal norms play a large part in what's offensive or not. But in most dictionaries, you'll find this:
red·skin
[red-skin]
noun Slang: Often Disparaging and Offensive.
a North American Indian.
— n
an old-fashioned informal name, now considered taboo, for a Native American
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/redskin
I guess I really didn't realize that the term 'redskin' is as offensive to some with Indian ancestry as the 'n' word is to black people. BTW, the suit was brought by five native Americans. I haven't been able to locate exactly which tribe(s) they are associated with.
That being said, where does this sort of thing stop?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Florida State Seminoles
Atlanta Braves
What about the numerous teams at the high school level with names like Apaches, Aztecs, Blackhawks, Chiefs, Chieftans, Comanches, etc.?
Seminoles, Apaches, Aztecs, etc., - IMHO, those are all tribal names with no racist connotations.
But then you have the Cleveland Indians with that ridiculous parody of a logo ....
Hell, I am offended that we are called Indians just because some Italian sailing under a Spanish flag landed here and thought he was in India!
Quote from: Bo D on June 18, 2014, 12:45:57 PM
Seminoles, Apaches, Aztecs, etc., - IMHO, those are all tribal names with no racist connotations.
But then you have the Cleveland Indians with that ridiculous parody of a logo ....
Right, the accompanying logos could be an issue as well.
Quote from: Bo D on June 18, 2014, 12:45:57 PM
Hell, I am offended that we are called Indians just because some Italian sailing under a Spanish flag landed here and thought he was in India!
I thought that Italian sailing under a Spanish flag came up with the word Indian because he thought he was in the West Indies. :razz: :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on June 18, 2014, 12:49:54 PM
I thought that Italian sailing under a Spanish flag came up with the word Indian because he thought he was in the West Indies. :razz: :biggrin:
Nope. He thought he was in the Indian Ocean. That's why those islands were called the West Indies.
Quote from: Bo D on June 18, 2014, 01:19:46 PM
Nope. He thought he was in the Indian Ocean. That's why those islands were called the West Indies.
That brings back memories of the "who discovered America" conversation that we had once upon a time. That's when you first brought out the coloring book. :rotfl: ;D
I guess it kind of makes you wonder why the picked the "redskins" in the first place. I would think it was supposed to be an honor, rather than insulting. Why else would they use it?
The bottom line is, it is just a name and a game. It would behoove the owners to come up with a more appropriate name....it is not the end of the world to change it.
If you read your history, you will see that "red skin" originally was not a derogatory term. It was even used by Natives to describe themselves (as well as "white skins" to refer to the Europeans.)
But then it became "Filthy Redskin" and the Natives didn't really take to that.
Really, it depends on who says the word and how they say it. My friends can call me a redskin and we laugh. But the racist up the street wouldn't dare to call me that to my face.
Are you a big Redskins fan yourself Bo D?
Quote from: Locutus on June 18, 2014, 01:51:47 PM
Are you a big Redskins fan yourself Bo D?
Not a BIG fan. But I watch the games when I have time. I like the Ravens too.
Skins football is big up there in that area. I remember from some of my jaunts into there on business during football seasons before. I stayed out in Silver Spring one time for about 8 weeks during football season. I would ride the Metro downtown and hang out in some of the local bars and watch the games with all of the Redskin fans. Good times! ;D
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 18, 2014, 01:31:30 PM
I guess it kind of makes you wonder why the picked the "redskins" in the first place. I would think it was supposed to be an honor, rather than insulting. Why else would they use it?
Quite right HH!
"I admire the Redskins name. I think it stands for bravery, courage, and a stalwart spirit and I see no reason why we shouldn't continue to use it." --- Jack Kent Cooke
You know I've been reading more about this BS this afternoon, and I'm asking myself where does this kind of crap stop? I was looking up things that might be offensive to Native Americans and I came across something I didn't know.
We may as well just have the feds go after the state of Oklahoma too while we're at it. Oklahoma is derived from two Choctaw words. Okla, which means red, and humma which means people. That's right folks. Oklahoma literally means "red people."
;D
Quote from: Locutus on June 19, 2014, 04:40:01 PM
You know I've been reading more about this BS this afternoon, and I'm asking myself where does this kind of crap stop? I was looking up things that might be offensive to Native Americans and I came across something I didn't know.
We may as well just have the feds go after the state of Oklahoma too while we're at it. Oklahoma is derived from two Choctaw words. Okla, which means red, and humma which means people. That's right folks. Oklahoma literally means "red people."
;D
HEY! the better changer their name then!!! I got sunburned last weekend.........I find it offensive, to us fair weathered skinned white folk!
Quote from: Locutus on June 19, 2014, 04:40:01 PM
You know I've been reading more about this BS this afternoon, and I'm asking myself where does this kind of crap stop? I was looking up things that might be offensive to Native Americans and I came across something I didn't know.
We may as well just have the feds go after the state of Oklahoma too while we're at it. Oklahoma is derived from two Choctaw words. Okla, which means red, and humma which means people. That's right folks. Oklahoma literally means "red people."
;D
Once upon a time, the word "******" was a perfectly acceptable word in American society too. What happened with that?
.... Just saying.
"*******"
:confused:
I think he is referring to the N word.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 20, 2014, 11:02:03 AM
I think he is referring to the N word.
:biggrin: :biggrin: Yes .... see what I mean?
Zapped by the word filter! ;D
BTW Bo D, I just noticed your new avatar.
Quote from: Locutus on June 20, 2014, 11:57:32 AM
BTW Bo D, I just noticed your new avatar.
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
2014 season is officially underway!!! :biggrin: :big grin:
Quote from: Locutus on September 04, 2014, 08:54:27 PM
2014 season is officially underway!!! :biggrin: :big grin:
I wouldn't know. . . the local NBC affiliate was off the air due to ongoing pricing negotiations; but surprise, they're back on this morning. . . :rant:
Okay. . . My first prediction for 2014: Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos will thoroughly trash the Colts on Sunday.
43 - 12 is my prediction on the final score. . . 8)
Quote from: Palehorse on September 05, 2014, 08:23:42 PM
Okay. . . My first prediction for 2014: Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos will throughly trash the Colts on Sunday.
43 - 12 is my prediction on the final score. . . 8)
:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
The Bears and Bills are going to overtime all tied up at 20. . . :big grin:
I chose to watch that one over the Patriots. . . I'd rather chew glass and suffer bloody diarrhea than to watch a Patriots game! :icon_evil:
The Bears go down. . .
The Saints go down. . .
And the Cowgirls are getting spanked by San Fran - 21-3 in the 1st quarter! :biggrin:
The Fins looked impressive against Brady and company today. They were all over them.
Quote from: Palehorse on September 07, 2014, 05:08:01 PM
And the Cowgirls are getting spanked by San Fran - 21-3 in the 1st quarter! :biggrin:
Do the Cowboys even have a team? :no: :biggrin:
Hopefully another long year in Dallas. :icon_twisted:
Peyton and company on top of the Colts so far and driving again.
:rotfl: :yes:
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Did anyone else see this today? This play drew a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. The buzz is that this was a 'mistimed' attempt to hurdle the defender, but the kick looks pretty damn deliberate to me.
https://www.youtube.com/v/ZjFx0JJPe04
Quote from: Locutus on September 07, 2014, 09:48:50 PM
Did anyone else see this today? This play drew a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. The buzz is that this was a 'mistimed' attempt to hurdle the defender, but the kick looks pretty damn deliberate to me.
https://www.youtube.com/v/ZjFx0JJPe04
I just watched the video you put on and it looks deliberate to me also.
Peyton and company pounding the Colts. :yes:
Damn! Now the Colts are coming back. Down by a touchdown and with the ball with over 3 minutes left.
Excellent article! I totally agree.
(CNN) -- This weekend marks the kickoff of what millions of Americans have been looking forward to since the final minutes of Seattle's Super Bowl victory in early February -- another football season.
Players, primed and ready, will take to the field, inspired to make their mark on the new season. Loyal fans, football-starved from a long offseason, will tune in to cheer on their hometown teams. No one can avoid the nervous energy that defines the start of a new season.
But one thing fans should never have to worry about is whether or not this week's game will be impossible to watch due to a TV blackout.
It is unfortunate that we will kick off yet another football season with federal rules on the books that serve only to protect the leagues at the expense of sports fans.
One of these rules is the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) sports blackout rule, which prohibits a cable or satellite company from carrying a game that is blacked-out within the local broadcast area. While this affects leagues beyond the NFL, it occurs most often when, under the NFL's rules, a home game does not sell out at least 72 hours before kickoff.
Under the FCC's sports blackout rule, cable and satellite companies are unable to televise that game in the local broadcast market, leaving local fans in the dark.
While the blackout rule was originally cast as a way to encourage ticket sales, this rationale is no longer supported by the facts. The FCC is aware of this and voted unanimously last December to propose elimination of the rule, acknowledging that the record does not support the argument that blackouts increase ticket sales and that "the sports blackout rules have become obsolete."
The comment period for this change concluded long ago, and the well-developed record clearly supports erasing the blackout rule from the books. But we are still waiting on the commission to cast a final vote.
We wrote FCC Commissioner Tom Wheeler in June, urging him to bring the rule to a final vote before the start of the new NFL season and he indicated the FCC will do so by "early fall."
That time has now come, another season is upon us, and there is no reason to further delay. This is not a partisan issue, as a clear majority of FCC members from both political parties supports striking the rule. In an increasingly divided government, it would be a breath of fresh air for Republican and Democratic FCC Commissioners to unite with football fans and vote to spike this outdated regulation.
It is not surprising that since the vote last December, the NFL has launched an expensive lobbying and public relations campaign aimed at ensuring the blackout rule stays on the books. Their efforts have obscured the facts, arguing erroneously that the sports blackout rule has worked since its inception nearly 40 years ago. Unfortunately for the league, facts are stubborn things. Research by sports economists indicates there is no link between the blackout rule and stadium attendance.
The league has even threatened to move games from free broadcast TV to pay services like cable if the FCC carries through with the vote. This last-minute pitch is all for the purpose of protecting the NFL's bottom line and preserving the status quo, which netted the league over $9 billion in revenues last year.
Further, the NFL enjoys nonprofit status -- meaning it pays no income tax -- and many games are played in stadiums financed in large part with taxpayer dollars. Federal regulations shouldn't favor multi-billion dollar sports leagues over consumers, especially when those leagues have benefited so greatly from those very same taxpayers and sports fans.
As the new season begins, we hope the FCC will do the right thing, and immediately vote to eliminate this outdated anti-consumer rule. At a time when Washington doesn't seem capable of achieving much, making sure fans aren't left in the dark this season could count as a real accomplishment, one deserving a cheer from the American people.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/06/opinion/mccain-blumenthal-end-nfl-blackouts/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
Baltimore Ravens terminate contract of suspended running back Ray Rice after video shows him punching then-fiancee in an elevator.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 08, 2014, 02:38:59 PM
Baltimore Ravens terminate contract of suspended running back Ray Rice after video shows him punching then-fiancee in an elevator.
As they should have. Too many thugs these days in sports.
Quote from: Locutus on September 08, 2014, 03:41:11 PM
As they should have. Too many thugs these days in sports.
Yup, I agree!
Who wins the game tonight between the Colts and Eagles?
Quote from: Locutus on September 15, 2014, 04:09:51 PM
Who wins the game tonight between the Colts and Eagles?
Eagles baby! :yes:
:rotfl:
Ye' of little faith! :yes:
Colts are winning at the half! :yes:
Hell of a game, but the Colts went down. :yes: ;D
It seems like we need to work on play calling, play execution, play design, and overall "play" itself...offense AND defense....other than that, we are spot on!!! :yes:
This could be a loooong season... :spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on September 15, 2014, 05:28:55 PM
:rotfl:
Ye' of little faith! :yes:
Faith had nothing to do with it. I was right. :icon_twisted:
Yep! In the end you were. They fell apart and let the Eagles come back and win.
Quote from: Locutus on September 16, 2014, 05:37:27 PM
Yep! In the end you were. They fell apart and let the Eagles come back and win.
"Hard to soar with the Eagles when you are surrounded by turkeys!" :biggrin:
How long does Lovie Smith keep his job after tonight's trouncing? It's 35-0 Atlanta and it's only halftime.
Well, before Colts fans get all jiggy over todays 44 point scoring spazz, they had better consider who they were playing; the lowly Jaguars. . . :rolleyes:
Well, the Cowboys won! :biggrin:
And the Packers lost. :mad:
I am sorry about that. My husband is a huge Cowboys fan, so any time they win, I actually say you mean the Cowboys have a win. It is a joke with him and me as I like the Bears!! :biggrin:
As this Pittsburgh/Carolina game kicks off, I'll say yet again that Carrie Underwood is absolutely the best thing to ever come out of American Idol. :yes: ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 21, 2014, 08:27:02 PM
As this Pittsburgh/Carolina game kicks off, I'll say yet again that Carrie Underwood is absolutely the best thing to ever come out of American Idol. :yes: ;D
LOL! No Faith Hill for you then?
Negative! :big grin:
Quote from: Locutus on September 21, 2014, 08:35:59 PM
Negative! :big grin:
That is probably a good thing as she has a problem. When I lived in Nashville, the story was that she liked 2 things- Tim and Coke and I am not talking Coca-Cola.
:spooked:
The Dolts are trying to lose the game I see. . . :icon_twisted:
The Pack is hunting Bear and finding great success this day! :big grin:
The Fins are kicking some raider ass too! :biggrin:
Yep. Go Dolphins and Pack!!
Packers have a quick turnaround this week too. They play Thursday against the Vikings.
Quote from: Locutus on September 28, 2014, 05:30:01 PM
Packers have a quick turnaround this week too. They play Thursday against the Vikings.
Yup. Will be interesting to see how they fare!
I would also absolutely love to see the Chiefs pop the Patriots tomorrow night. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on September 28, 2014, 11:30:41 PM
I would also absolutely love to see the Chiefs pop the Patriots tomorrow night. :yes:
I hope the Chiefs do pimp slap the Pats; but I won't be watching it. . . :no:
The Cowboys won. Shocking
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on September 29, 2014, 05:05:37 PM
The Cowboys won. Shocking
That would explain the ratty mood everyone was in this day. . .
;D
Quote from: Palehorse on September 29, 2014, 05:04:57 PM
I hope the Chiefs do pimp slap the Pats; but I won't be watching it. . . :no:
They're popping them so far. :yes: :big grin:
Holy shitz! They're spanking that ass. 41-7 KC with 10:34 left in the 4th. :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on September 29, 2014, 10:57:24 PM
Holy shitz! They're spanking that ass. 41-7 KC with 10:34 left in the 4th. :rotfl:
I wish I could have watched it! Local media is trashing the Pats and Brady, as well as some national media, saying their "dynasty" is over. It's only over if Belli and his son Brady get fired!
The Dolts are beating the Ravens in the 3rd, but only because the Ravens cannot seem to get out of their own way. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on September 30, 2014, 12:33:00 PM
I wish I could have watched it! Local media is trashing the Pats and Brady, as well as some national media, saying their "dynasty" is over. It's only over if Belli and his son Brady get fired!
Watch the game tonight and they may get spanked again. They're playing the Bengals on Sunday night football.
And the Cowboys beat Houston 20-17
F the damn Cowboys! :mad:
;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 05, 2014, 03:57:49 PM
Watch the game tonight and they may get spanked again. They're playing the Bengals on Sunday night football.
Oh I SO hope that is the case! 8)
Manning has had 2 TD's called back, and Denver is STILL winning! :biggrin: 8)
400+yards, 4 TD's and his 503rd passing TD; Manning's march through the record book is legendary and continuing! 8)
The Broncos WORE OUT the AZ Cards, and in the end Manning had mercy on them. :smile:
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on October 05, 2014, 07:32:43 PM
yeah but they are 4-1
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Cincinnati - POUND Those Patriots!
Quote from: Palehorse on October 05, 2014, 07:59:05 PM
Cincinnati - POUND Those Patriots!
:yes:
It's game time!
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on October 05, 2014, 07:32:43 PM
yeah but they are 4-1
Don't worry. Romo's psycho factor will come around and bite them in the ass about halfway through the season. :razz: :yes: :big grin:
Well Brady came out throwing bullets. 7-0 Patriots already.
Quote from: Locutus on October 05, 2014, 08:29:19 PM
Don't worry. Romo's psycho factor will come around and bite them in the ass about halfway through the season. :razz: :yes: :big grin:
True
Quote from: Locutus on October 05, 2014, 08:39:36 PM
Well Brady came out throwing bullets. 7-0 Patriots already.
Yeah, and all is forgotten surrounding the media's "end of the Patriots Dynasty", and they're all "jiggy" over Beli's "genius" at running two tight ends. :puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke:
The Colts and the Texans have a pretty good game going.
Quote from: Locutus on October 09, 2014, 10:46:53 PM
The Colts and the Texans have a pretty good game going.
That was a very good game....It was a good win for the Colts, beating a solid team on the road.....JJ Watts nearly beat us all by himself, that guy is fun to watch.
Quote from: Locutus on October 05, 2013, 10:31:44 PM
Bumping this link for network weekend game coverage.
http://506sports.com/nfl/
Saving for this season.
I'm not a Dolts supporter by any stretch of the imagination; but this guy goes swimming (drunk) in the canal in Broadripple, gets busted, and now he's the sole bright star in the Dolts season this year.
I love what he is accomplishing on the field and off of it. I just hope he can sustain his on field contributions to support the P Mac persona he is nurturing. :biggrin:
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/hlovett_2008/10649606_10203996459484289_5405740504431710353_n_zps1a3b20fb.jpg) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/hlovett_2008/media/10649606_10203996459484289_5405740504431710353_n_zps1a3b20fb.jpg.html)
Shocked :spooked: by the Dolts shutting out the Bengals this afternoon. . . :spooked:
The Bengals haven't been looking too hit the last few weeks.
Tonight, Peyton Manning gets to break the all time career TD record with 3 TD passes against the 49ers. 8)
He just got the first one. Two more to go.
509.
Congratulations to Peyton Manning. :biggrin:
Manning is the BEST! As a Colt fan, I still consider him MY QB. We are lucky here in Indy (no pun intended) that we have Luck stepping up and showing signs that he is capable of stepping into some very big shoes that Peyton left behind. Luck is showing each week as to why the Colt made the move that they did. I think in the long run, it will be worth it.
The Dolts are having their tail handed to them by the Squealers in the first half. . . :big grin:
And I hate the Hamburgler!
Colts trying to come back, and yes, I can't stand when the Steelers wear those damn bee uniforms.
Quote from: Locutus on October 26, 2014, 07:12:20 PM
Colts trying to come back, and yes, I can't stand when the Steelers wear those damn bee uniforms.
They make my eyes hurt when they wear those ugly ass uniforms!
They won't get beat as bad as the Bears did, but still had the same amount of points scored against them. :biggrin:
Pack vs the Ain'ts coming up! GO PACK!
Good game so far!
After this past Sundays thorough shellacking at the hands of the Pack, Chicago Bears fans are screeching mad; regional terms like "jag off" are being used in reference to their so called "quarterback". . . among others.
And then I read this little gem on social media today:
Dear Tampa Bay,
Our teams are equally awful this season and both need a change of pace. Please consider the following trade proposal:
You get:
1. Jay Cutler (wife looks great in bikini)
2. Marc Trestman
3. Mel Tucker
4. Your choice of any safety or corner.
We get:
1. Josh Mccown
2. Lovie Smith
3. Bag of warm sand.
4. Traffic cone.
I hope you will seriously consider this proposal.
Love,
Bears fans
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
That's another team with a clueless owner.
And once again we see the NFL's influence upon the "branding" and its advertisers. . . For the second week in a row they switch mid-stream from one game to another, because one of the teams was having a can of whoop-ass being opened up upon them. . . :roll eyes:
This time, the Pack was whoop'n up on the Eagles and "POOF" we now have AZ vs Detroit. . . :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Yeah that pissed me off pretty good. They cut away from the Packers game with 6 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. :mad:
:yes: :biggrin:
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Quote from: Locutus on November 18, 2014, 02:08:17 PM
Yeah that pissed me off pretty good. They cut away from the Packers game with 6 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. :mad:
It lit me up. I was enjoying the game and "poof". BUT, if you pay the 200 bucks to Direct TV for the NFL Sunday Ticket, you could have switched over to the game there. . .
(Expletive deleted) those (Expletive deleted)! :rant: :mad:
We have a Miami fan in the house. . . and a Denver fan, and a Colts fan. . . Should be an interesting day! :icon_twisted:
Carolina Panther QB Cam Newton. . . Broke his back in two places in a truck wreck today. . . :eek:
OFTS. :yes:
The Bears benched Cutler for non-performance, (finally), and Clausen has done a fair job against the #2 ranked defense in the NFL thus far. Tied 7 all at the half and going into the 3rd quarter.
Detroit sure hasnt helped themselves with the turnovers.
Lions back on top now though.
Quote from: Locutus on December 21, 2014, 03:38:34 PM
Lions back on top now though.
I'm thinking it would have been a far different result, had the Bears receivers not dropped 7 or 8 passes that were right in their hands. . . Not too bad for the kids first start in years. . .
It'll be interesting to see which heads roll at the end of the season in Chicago. Cutler is gone at a minimum is my guess. (Or should be).
Dallas has put a quick hurtin' on the Colts. :yes:
Bears fans ain't happy. :icon_twisted: Here's a cartoon that I believe fairly summarizes their feelings about the Bears organization this season. (Which happens to be by a good friend of mine and life-long friend, cartoonist Charley Krebs.) :biggrin:
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/hlovett_2008/1907348_10204703270077642_3412231067725834097_n_zpsb4b31063.jpg) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/hlovett_2008/media/1907348_10204703270077642_3412231067725834097_n_zpsb4b31063.jpg.html)
Perfect! They have got there work cut out for them and they better get on it!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 28, 2014, 05:33:39 PM
Perfect! They have got there work cut out for them and they better get on it!
Indeed. I feel for Bears fans. They have to sit out in the cold and endure the Hawk blowing in off the lake, pay outrageous prices for the right to do so, and then be subjected to sub-par performances by a team that should have been in the hunt at year end; according to most analysts at the beginning of the season.
I fear the Colts are in for another one and done playoff appearance this year, but at least they got into the post season. And Denver is already showing signs of the post season choke syndrome I've come to expect from Peyton Manning lead teams. . . (It kills me to admit that too).
I'd say that cartoon is a fair representation of how many NFL City fans are feeling at the end of the regular season this year. . . :yes:
I miss the glory days when Ditka and Ryan built Monsters of the Midway! When Sweetness was entertaining everyone, even our opponents.
I also agree that more than likely the Colts will be one and done! But I am encouraged that they are on the right path to becoming a REAL contender.
As much as I adore Peyton Manning I fear a one and done with him too!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 28, 2014, 06:11:15 PM
I miss the glory days when Ditka and Ryan built Monsters of the Midway! When Sweetness was entertaining everyone, even our opponents.
I also agree that more than likely the Colts will be one and done! But I am encouraged that they are on the right path to becoming a REAL contender.
As much as I adore Peyton Manning I fear a one and done with him too!
Agreed, 100%.
It depends on who Denver faces in round 1 though. . . They might get to round 2, but if/when they have to face that scourge of the NFL, New England, the choke will be in full force. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on December 28, 2014, 06:45:31 PM
Agreed, 100%.
It depends on who Denver faces in round 1 though. . . They might get to round 2, but if/when they have to face that scourge of the NFL, New England, the choke will be in full force. . .
Yeah, but wouldn't it be awsome for Manning to beat the Pats!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 28, 2014, 07:09:07 PM
Yeah, but wouldn't it be awsome for Manning to beat the Pats!
Indeed it would my friend. Indeed! :yes:
(Then again, anyone beating the Pats would be sweet. . .) :wink:
Man. . . Can the Raiders look any worse? :rotfl:
JJ Watts is the best defensive player to come along in a long time! Fun to watch (except when he is playing the Colts)
Green Bay gets a bye! Go Pack!!
The Bears are cleaning house, starting with the front office and the coaching staff! Maybe they can get it right this time.
Rex Ryan is fired from the Jets and the Atlanta Falcons have also fired Mike Smith.
Black Monday after the final regular season games is in full swing. Let the bloodletting begin. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on December 29, 2014, 01:58:42 PM
Rex Ryan is fired from the Jets and the Atlanta Falcons have also fired Mike Smith.
Black Monday after the final regular season games is in full swing. Let the bloodletting begin. :yes:
Yep. Bears fired the head coach and GM. . . Can Cutler be far behind? :biggrin:
Ndamukong Suh has been suspended from the Lions' wildcard game against the Cowboys this coming Sunday. While the decision is a just one, I was kind of hoping he would be around to stomp on Tono Romo's legs. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on December 29, 2014, 05:36:00 PM
Ndamukong Suh has been suspended from the Lions' wildcard game against the Cowboys this coming Sunday. While the decision is a just one, I was kind of hoping he would be around to stomp on Tono Romo's legs. ;D
. . .Or his back! :icon_twisted:
Didn't the 49er's cut their coach also?
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on December 29, 2014, 05:53:33 PM
Didn't the 49er's cut their coach also?
They mutually parted ways
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 29, 2014, 05:55:13 PM
They mutually parted ways
Okay, I just knew I heard that he was released.
I wonder if the rumor about Harbaugh going to Michigan is true???
I think it is. It was on the NFL website earlier that he had accepted a contract. Seems like a done deal to me.
Quote from: Locutus on December 29, 2014, 06:27:18 PM
I think it is. It was on the NFL website earlier that he had accepted a contract. Seems like a done deal to me.
I'm hearing he was on a chartered Jet to Ann Arbor this morning, and is scheduled to be introduced tomorrow night at the BB game there, to the Wolverine Nation. . . (Faux News)
There is a Facebook Page Welcoming him already. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on December 29, 2014, 06:33:41 PM
I'm hearing he was on a chartered Jet to Ann Arbor this morning, and is scheduled to be introduced tomorrow night at the BB game there, to the Wolverine Nation. . . (Faux News)
There is a Facebook Page Welcoming him already. . .
That is what heard too....I was hoping there was a slight chance that the Bears was able land him as the head coach. Okay, back to reality!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 29, 2014, 06:43:30 PM
That is what heard too....I was hoping there was a slight chance that the Bears was able land him as the head coach. Okay, back to reality!
If the Bears pulled that off, I'd be half-way back to becoming a fan of the team again. . . But IMHO that team is going to once again be in rebuilding mode for the next 3-5 years. It will be that long before they get back into the hunt surrounding post-season play. Cutler, in my mind, is unsalvageable. But I hear the Bears are considering that Shanahan Guy since he has had the most success with him. . .
I can't help it, I like Jim Harbaugh. . . And for the 49'ers actually trying to trade him instead of outright firing him, I thought spoke well of his abilities, despite the differing philosophies of JH and the 49'ers organization. (Of course it was probably more about having to pay him than it was that. . . but still; they could have just fired him on Bloody Monday like the rest of them, but they did not). I sincerely think him moving to the college arena is a bad move for the NFL; but great for college football. (Michigan tuition will go up substantially though, but so will attendance).
I heard Mike Singletary being mentioned and even though I am a big fan of his, he never really impressed me wit his HC abilities, but it would excite some fans.
I saw where Harbaugh was also going to be Michigan coach while we at Buffalo Wild Wings on ESPN.
I hope you can read this story about Peyton Manning:http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/12/31/peyton-manning-military-meets-fan/21101331/ (http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/12/31/peyton-manning-military-meets-fan/21101331/)
Yes, I absolutely like Peyton Manning because he is an outstanding quarterback and strategist, but this story is an example of why I admire him for more than being an outstanding professional athlete.
1.) Wife of a serving Army member writes him a letter while hubby is on 2nd tour in the middle-east. He is a huge Manning fan, and asks for a meeting for husband at the Cincy-Denver game on 12/22. Doesn't provide any contact information at all. . .
Read what Manning does . . .
I have a personal friend who has a child with a disability, who also loves Manning. He and his child went to a fundraiser for the disease she is afflicted with and Manning was there. She went absolutely nuts when she saw him, and Manning went out of his way to personally meet her and spend time with her. He then provided tickets to the next home-game, AND personally brought her and dad onto the field during warm ups, etc. That was years ago when he was still with the Colts. My friend talks about it to this day, as does his daughter.
Last year he took his daughter to a Broncos game for which they had seats very close to the Sideline. His daughter was beside herself with excitement to see him again during the pre-game warm ups. (Of course they went early). . . And he saw her, came over to her, and even remembered her name!
She got a ball from him at half time, which he personally autographed to her.
The guy has more class in his fingernail clippings than half the world has as a whole. And he is still doing those things! 8)
And I hope he does buy the Tennessee Titans as the rumor is saying he may. I will instantly become a Titans fan, if of no other reason than the fact that Manning owns them. . . :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 31, 2014, 07:14:58 PM
I hope you can read this story about Peyton Manning:http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/12/31/peyton-manning-military-meets-fan/21101331/ (http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/12/31/peyton-manning-military-meets-fan/21101331/)
Yes, I absolutely like Peyton Manning because he is an outstanding quarterback and strategist, but this story is an example of why I admire him for more than being an outstanding professional athlete.
1.) Wife of a serving Army member writes him a letter while hubby is on 2nd tour in the middle-east. He is a huge Manning fan, and asks for a meeting for husband at the Cincy-Denver game on 12/22. Doesn't provide any contact information at all. . .
Read what Manning does . . .
I have a personal friend who has a child with a disability, who also loves Manning. He and his child went to a fundraiser for the disease she is afflicted with and Manning was there. She went absolutely nuts when she saw him, and Manning went out of his way to personally meet her and spend time with her. He then provided tickets to the next home-game, AND personally brought her and dad onto the field during warm ups, etc. That was years ago when he was still with the Colts. My friend talks about it to this day, as does his daughter.
Last year he took his daughter to a Broncos game for which they had seats very close to the Sideline. His daughter was beside herself with excitement to see him again during the pre-game warm ups. (Of course they went early). . . And he saw her, came over to her, and even remembered her name!
She got a ball from him at half time, which he personally autographed to her.
The guy has more class in his fingernail clippings than half the world has as a whole. And he is still doing those things! 8)
And I hope he does buy the Tennessee Titans as the rumor is saying he may. I will instantly become a Titans fan, if of no other reason than the fact that Manning owns them. . . :yes:
I think he and his whole family are class acts. But that is just me!
I have heard several great stories about him and never once have heard a negative thing about him. He reminds me a whole lot of another GREAT by the name of PAyton! Walter has thousands of similar acts of kindness to his fans!
THAT is Trait of greatness that exceeds their athletic abilities!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 31, 2014, 07:51:01 PM
I have heard several great stories about him and never once have heard a negative thing about him. He reminds me a whole lot of another GREAT by the name of PAyton! Walter has thousands of similar acts of kindness to his fans!
THAT is Trait of greatness that exceeds their athletic abilities!
I absolutely agree. While I never met WP I did live in the area and was a huge fan while he played. :yes:
Picks for the wildcard weekend games?
1. Cowboys - Lions ??
2. Cardinals - Panthers ??
3. Ravens - Steelers ??
4. Bengals - Colts ??
Quote from: Locutus on December 31, 2014, 08:59:19 PM
Picks for the wildcard weekend games?
1. Cowboys - Lions ??
2. Cardinals - Panthers ??
3. Ravens - Steelers ??
4. Bengals - Colts ??
I will go with
Cowboys
Cardinals
Steelers
Bengals
Mine are the same for the first three. I'm torn a bit on that Colts-Bengals game. Indy is playing at home and the Bengals really haven't looked too good here in the last couple of weeks and just about didn't make it into the playoffs at all.
Cowboys
Cards
Steelers
Colts
Quote from: Henry Hawk on December 31, 2014, 09:21:09 PM
Cowboys
Cards
Steelers
Colts
I think that's the way I'm leaning too.
Quote from: Locutus on December 31, 2014, 08:59:19 PM
Picks for the wildcard weekend games?
1. Cowboys - Lions ??
2. Cardinals - Panthers ??
3. Ravens - Steelers ??
4. Bengals - Colts ??
The Way I'd Bet1. Lions - (I am hoping for some Karma coming due for Romo in this match, but then again the Lion's have some bad Karma coming to them too. But I absolutely hates me some Cowboys).
2. Panthers - (Again with the Karma thing. Cam escaped some potential nastiness and I have to believe there was a reason for it). I could go either way on this one though.
3. Ravens- Purely out of spite for the Hamburgler.
4. Colts - This one is my Karma triple play- I suspect a one and done out of the Colts, but I am thinking Peyton may be the one Karma wants to send the Colts home this post season. . .
The Way Lady Luck See's It1. Cowboys
2. Cards
3. Steelers
4. Bengals
Quote from: Palehorse on December 31, 2014, 10:15:02 PM
The Way I'd Bet
1. Lions - (I am hoping for some Karma coming due for Romo in this match, but then again the Lion's have some bad Karma coming to them too. But I absolutely hates me some Cowboys).
2. Panthers - (Again with the Karma thing. Cam escaped some potential nastiness and I have to believe there was a reason for it). I could go either way on this one though.
3. Ravens- Purely out of spite for the Hamburgler.
4. Colts - This one is my Karma triple play- I suspect a one and done out of the Colts, but I am thinking Peyton may be the one Karma wants to send the Colts home this post season. . .
The Way Lady Luck See's It
1. Cowboys
2. Cards
3. Steelers
4. Bengals
Game time quickly approaches. . .
Go Panthers! :icon_twisted:
The Panthers shouldn't even be in the playoffs. :no:
Quote from: Locutus on January 03, 2015, 04:14:44 PM
The Panthers shouldn't even be in the playoffs. :no:
From the look of this game, neither should the Cardinals! :spooked:
They're sucking - 65 yards of offense through 7:30 left in Q3. . .
Looks like the Cardinals are going down in Cakalacky.
Quote from: Locutus on January 03, 2015, 07:30:23 PM
Looks like the Cardinals are going down in Cakalacky.
:yes: Yep. They're done, and Karma has its first "win". :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 31, 2014, 10:15:02 PM
The Way I'd Bet
1. Lions - (I am hoping for some Karma coming due for Romo in this match, but then again the Lion's have some bad Karma coming to them too. But I absolutely hates me some Cowboys).
2. Panthers - (Again with the Karma thing. Cam escaped some potential nastiness and I have to believe there was a reason for it). I could go either way on this one though. (Correct)
3. Ravens- Purely out of spite for the Hamburgler.
4. Colts - This one is my Karma triple play- I suspect a one and done out of the Colts, but I am thinking Peyton may be the one Karma wants to send the Colts home this post season. . .
The Way Lady Luck See's It
1. Cowboys
2. Cards
3. Steelers
4. Bengals
Now it is on to the next one. . .
Hamburglar game next! ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 03, 2015, 07:46:59 PM
Hamburglar game next! ;D
Yep. I detest the Hamburglar! :rant:
Hamburgler is down 30-15, with less than 8 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. . . :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 31, 2014, 10:15:02 PM
The Way I'd Bet
1. Lions - (I am hoping for some Karma coming due for Romo in this match, but then again the Lion's have some bad Karma coming to them too. But I absolutely hates me some Cowboys).
2. Panthers - (Again with the Karma thing. Cam escaped some potential nastiness and I have to believe there was a reason for it). I could go either way on this one though. CORRECT!
3. Ravens- Purely out of spite for the Hamburgler. CORRECT!
4. Colts - This one is my Karma triple play- I suspect a one and done out of the Colts, but I am thinking Peyton may be the one Karma wants to send the Colts home this post season. . .
The Way Lady Luck See's It
1. Cowboys
2. Cards
3. Steelers
4. Bengals
It appears I am 500! :icon_twisted:
Ravens have been playing smash-mouth football. :biggrin:
Goodbye Squealers!
I just hope the Lions knock off the Cowgirls tomorrow, but I don't see it happening.
Quote from: Locutus on January 03, 2015, 11:22:05 PM
Goodbye Squealers!
Yup! I am ecstatic! :headbang:
Quote from: Locutus on January 03, 2015, 11:22:42 PM
I just hope the Lions knock off the Cowgirls tomorrow, but I don't see it happening.
That is exactly what I am hoping. Jerry Jones needs to own a one and done! :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 03, 2015, 11:26:10 PM
That is exactly what I am hoping. Jerry Jones needs to own a one and done! :yes:
Well maybe Ndamukong Suh will stomp on Tony Romo's legs tomorrow afternoon. :icon_twisted:
Well, I am not batting 500 but will stick with the Cowboys. I hope the Colts get beat
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on January 04, 2015, 08:53:55 AM
Well, I am not batting 500 but will stick with the Cowboys. I hope the Colts get beat
Lady Luck and the odds are with you given the shellacking she took yesterday. . . But I have a strong feeling surrounding Karma. . . Now it might be that you get one of the two, but I am 2/3rds of the way toward a trifecta. . . :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 04, 2015, 10:55:47 AM
Lady Luck and the odds are with you given the shellacking she took yesterday. . . But I have a strong feeling surrounding Karma. . . Now it might be that you get one of the two, but I am 2/3rds of the way toward a trifecta. . . :biggrin:
Lol, well, it is football time and anything can happen!!
Go Lions!
Colts Bengals appears like it may be a scoring fest thus far. . .
I believe the Colts have forgotten how to stop the run though . . . :rant:
13-10 Colts at the half.
Quote from: Palehorse on December 31, 2014, 10:15:02 PM
The Way I'd Bet
1. Lions - (I am hoping for some Karma coming due for Romo in this match, but then again the Lion's have some bad Karma coming to them too. But I absolutely hates me some Cowboys).
2. Panthers - (Again with the Karma thing. Cam escaped some potential nastiness and I have to believe there was a reason for it). I could go either way on this one though. Correct!
3. Ravens- Purely out of spite for the Hamburgler. Correct!
4. Colts - This one is my Karma triple play- I suspect a one and done out of the Colts, but I am thinking Peyton may be the one Karma wants to send the Colts home this post season. . . Correct!
The Way Lady Luck See's It
1. Cowboys
2. Cards
3. Steelers
4. Bengals
All that is left is for the Lions to eat some Cowboys for dinner! I am 750. 3 out of 4 ain't bad. . . :wink:
Go Lions! :icon_twisted:
And while I was expecting the playoff choke from Peyton Manning, with his former team coming to town next weekend I am going to say right out of the box, that Denver sends the Colts home losers; Karma Baby! 8) :yes:
:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: CHOKE ROMO CHOKE! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
:sneaky:
Go LIONS! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: CHOKE ROMO CHOKE! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
I hope you're correct on this last one.
LIONS!!!
Quote from: Locutus on January 04, 2015, 04:26:06 PM
I hope you're correct on this last one.
LIONS!!!
Lions TD on their first possession following a quick out by the Cowgirls! :icon_twisted:
:yes:
And now it is 2 TD's. . .
Can they get that fucking stadium announcer's speaker any louder? Cannot even hear the play-by-play for that asshat! :rant:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 04, 2015, 05:17:37 PM
And now it is 2 TD's. . .
Can they get that fucking stadium announcer's speaker any louder? Cannot even hear the play-by-play for that asshat! :rant:
Giving me a headache!
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on January 04, 2015, 05:23:23 PM
Giving me a headache!
Which? The speaker or the Cowgirls losing? :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 04, 2015, 06:14:49 PM
Which? The speaker or the Cowgirls losing? :icon_twisted:
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Lol, quite honestly I am not the Cowboys fan, my husband is!! It is the speaker
What kind of officiating is this?
That pass interference call against Dallas was clearly the correct call, and yet they pick up the flag???? Then Dallas Scores a Touchdown???
Bullcrap! :rant:
The Lions should have won this one. . . and they would have but for shitty officiating and some self-destruction. . . :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 31, 2014, 10:15:02 PM
The Way I'd Bet
1. Lions - (I am hoping for some Karma coming due for Romo in this match, but then again the Lion's have some bad Karma coming to them too. But I absolutely hates me some Cowboys). PUNKED BY SOME OF THE WORST OFFICIATING I HAVE SEEN!
2. Panthers - (Again with the Karma thing. Cam escaped some potential nastiness and I have to believe there was a reason for it). I could go either way on this one though. CORRECT!
3. Ravens- Purely out of spite for the Hamburgler. CORRECT!
4. Colts - This one is my Karma triple play- I suspect a one and done out of the Colts, but I am thinking Peyton may be the one Karma wants to send the Colts home this post season. . . CORRECT!
The Way Lady Luck See's It
1. Cowboys
2. Cards
3. Steelers
4. Bengals
So I end up 750 thanks to some crappy officiating or a payoff, or both. . . Detroit did their share of committing stupid penalties, but they should have won their game. . . Oh well. . . I'll take it. Hopefully the Cowgirls will get sent home packing in the next round. . . :yes: The Pack will take them out! 8)
The sight of that asshat Jerry Jones dancing and smiling after that sack and fumble, makes me want to :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
PH, I don't want to rub it in but I did say Cowboys would win!! Next week will b a tough game!
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on January 04, 2015, 07:51:29 PM
PH, I don't want to rub it in but I did say Cowboys would win!! Next week will b a tough game!
The Pack will deliver the bad Karma the Cowgirls have coming to them after that obvious and illegal picking up of the flag for pass interference. :yes:
That was horrendous officiating. :wink:
Quote from: Locutus on January 05, 2015, 05:52:56 PM
That was horrendous officiating. :wink:
Absolutely! :yes:
A clear result of that asshat commish breaking up the officiating teams. . . (IF it wasn't Jerry paying off the officials. . . And I am not convinced that isn't exactly what happened).
Quote from: Palehorse on January 05, 2015, 05:55:26 PM
Absolutely! :yes:
A clear result of that asshat commish breaking up the officiating teams. . . (IF it wasn't Jerry paying off the officials. . . And I am not convinced that isn't exactly what happened).
I didn't watch the game but from what I saw and heard, I think I agree with you PH! Jones is a person I think would do exactly as you say. He seems to be as crooked as the come.....it is time to get a new commish in my opinion. The NFL needs a new leadership.
C'mon RAVENS!! ;D
Well Flacco's pick with 1:39 left pretty much does the deal for the Pats. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 10, 2015, 08:00:05 PM
Well Flacco's pick with 1:39 left pretty much does the deal for the Pats. :rolleyes:
I actually had hope there for a little while. But Brady pulls another one out of his ass. . . :rant:
And it appears Carolina is giving Seattle a run for their money. . .
:icon_evil:
I really don't see the Panthers coming out of Seattle with a win. :no:
Seahawks are starting to romp now.
Quote from: Locutus on January 10, 2015, 10:54:14 PM
Seahawks are starting to romp now.
Yeah, I expected Seattle to kick the Panthers ass, and eventually they did. . .
Todays games I pick Denver and THE Pack! :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 11, 2015, 10:40:09 AM
Yeah, I expected Seattle to kick the Panthers ass, and eventually they did. . .
Todays games I pick Denver and THE Pack! :yes:
Same here though I am rooting for DA colts. I hate the cowboys but tired of the packers. The main thing is not seeing the pats.
Pack strikes first 7 - 0
7-7
Go Pack!
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 01:42:06 PM
Go Pack!
Rogers is clearly off kilter due to his injury. . . :rant:
Yes he is.
And what's Chris Christie doing in Green Bay? Dallas last week; Green Bay this week. Must be costing those Jersey taxpayers a lot of money for his security detail to make all of these football trips. :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 02:41:28 PM
Yes he is.
And what's Chris Christie doing in Green Bay? Dallas last week; Green Bay this week. Must be costing those Jersey taxpayers a lot of money for his security detail to make all of these football trips. :icon_twisted:
Servicing Jerry is my guess! :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 02:41:28 PM
Yes he is.
And what's Chris Christie doing in Green Bay? Dallas last week; Green Bay this week. Must be costing those Jersey taxpayers a lot of money for his security detail to make all of these football trips. :icon_twisted:
He is supposedly a huge Cowboys fan!! Rogers really did great on winning!
Go home Cowgirls. :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 04:33:03 PM
Go home Cowgirls. :icon_twisted:
:food5: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :bliss: :food5:
Who are you for this game PH? The home team or Peyton?
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 04:50:48 PM
Who are you for this game PH? The home team or Peyton?
Manning. No question. . .
That being said, Peyton is showing signs of going into choke mode; although his teammates are fired up for sure! :yes:
After that first series and the TD, Manning is off kilter for some reason. I hope he gets over it. . .
14 unanswered for the Colts. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 05:37:23 PM
14 unanswered for the Colts. ;D
Yeah. . . like I said, Choke! :rant:
It was almost 17. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 05:47:15 PM
It was almost 17. :yes:
Yep. And now Thomas is suffering from dropsy again. . . :rolleyes:
Manning chokes AGAIN! :rant:
He better do something in the second half or the Colts may win this.
Manning is a second half QB....but so is Luck....ought to be a great second half.
What's your preference Hawk? The hometown team or Manning?
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 06:22:22 PM
What's your preference Hawk? The hometown team or Manning?
I love Manning, but rooting for the Colts..... If Manning wins I am still happy.
If the Colts would quit dropping passes and holding, the would have this game in control!
Luck sure eases the pain of loosing Manning! It was the right move!
Big break there for Denver. Omaha 3 and out and then a fumble recovery if it stands.
Didn't stand. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 11, 2015, 06:48:26 PM
Big break there for Denver. Omaha 3 and out and then a fumble recovery if it stands.
And the Broncos get punked by this horse shit officiating that is ongoing throughout the playoffs. All season long I've seen that call made and it clearly should have been in Denver's favor in this case. :rant:
Things are getting chippy though! :icon_twisted:
Chucky is having himself a fit on the sidelines! :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 11, 2015, 07:02:02 PM
And the Broncos get punked by this horse shit officiating that is ongoing throughout the playoffs. All season long I've seen that call made and it clearly should have been in Denver's favor in this case. :rant:
Things are getting chippy though! :icon_twisted:
I agree! The colts always gets this ref! He sucks!
Quote from: Palehorse on January 11, 2015, 07:03:31 PM
Chucky is having himself a fit on the sidelines! :biggrin:
I don't blame him! For gods sake tackle those guys!
Bullshit! There should be flags every where!
If these color commentators and play-by-play announcers don't stop genuflecting at the altar of Brady/Belly-Boy and the Patriots, I am going to projectile vomit all over my 55" HDTV! :rant:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 11, 2015, 07:12:41 PM
Bullshit! There should be flags every where!
The only reason there weren't is due to the fact the defenders were going for the ball. . . (Or perhaps the officials are just a bunch of asshat hacks). . .
If the refs don't get their heads out of their butts, we will have a puke fest
Well, Indy gets to play the (gag) Patriots (gag) and go home afterwards. . . :rolleyes:
The infamous Manning "choke" is alive and well in Denver. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on January 11, 2015, 07:43:15 PM
Well, Indy gets to play the (gag) Patriots (gag) and go home afterwards. . . :rolleyes:
Well, we was supposed to lose last week, then this week.....here we are!
Is Peyton done now?
Quote from: Locutus on January 12, 2015, 12:00:29 PM
Is Peyton done now?
If I was a bettin man, I would say he will be back....I don't think he wants to go out like this, but, who knows? I hope not :no:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 12, 2015, 12:20:30 PM
If I was a bettin man, I would say he will be back....I don't think he wants to go out like this, but, who knows? I hope not :no:
Well I'm sure you've read the scuttlebutt on the NFL and sports related websites this morning stating that we may have seen the last of him with yesterday's loss.
Of course, he could draw a play from the Brett Favre playbook and come back for another beating next season. :rolleyes: Part of me understands their love for the game and desire to play, but at some point, it become unrealistic from a physical standpoint. That then causes them to retire after three or four more seasons of getting beat up rather than going out the heroes they desire to be.
Quote from: Locutus on January 12, 2015, 12:33:44 PM
Well I'm sure you've read the scuttlebutt on the NFL and sports related websites this morning stating that we may have seen the last of him with yesterday's loss.
Of course, he could draw a play from the Brett Favre playbook and come back for another beating next season. :rolleyes: Part of me understands their love for the game and desire to play, but at some point, it become unrealistic from a physical standpoint. That then causes them to retire after three or four more seasons of getting beat up rather than going out the heroes they desire to be.
The thing is, he finished with some pretty damn good stats:
4th in completions: 395
4th in yards thrown: 4,727
4th in QB rating: 101.5
4th in yards p/game: 295
and
2nd in TD's: 39 (one behind Luck)
So, it is not like he still don't have an enormous ability to play at this level.....it is if he wants to TRY, TRY, TRY again........a long season, with some painful Mondays.
I totally respect him whatever his decision is.
I believe he is done. That look on his face on the sidelines yesterday near the end of the 4th quarter said it all.
That being said, I wouldn't underestimate the influence of Elway on his decision. . . And because of that I expect he will be back for another year.
Shew. . . I thought Indy Fans were a cruel bunch, but they cannot hold a candle to Denver's fans.
After spending some time reading through the comments to a Denver Post opinion article in which the author speculated, (as many have even here), about the fact that Manning needs to "hang it up", I feel like I need a disinfecting shower! :spooked:
Manning is a big boy and he is a professional quarterback and future hall of fame inductee. I'm sure he will make the right call for his life and his family.
If I had the ability to say anything to him myself, I would tell him this; Do not decide now. Go home, come home. Spend some time with your family, and bring your family to Indianapolis for some period of that time. There are a lot of people here, football fans, and non-football fans, that love you for the individual you are. There is a place for you in Indianapolis; whether it involves football or not. Your time here assures that is the case.
Clear your head, then do what you do; review the tape, take stock of your options, and then see how you feel. And do it in a place as far away from football as you can get; at least for awhile. And stay the hell away from the press.
I surely hope he retires though. He has a future in the sport if he is willing to consider it; of that much I am sure. Offensive coordinator, blah, blah, blah. Maybe not in Indy, (for I am fairly certain Irsay has burned that bridge), but certainly somewhere. . .
Pretty brutal was it? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2015, 07:46:15 PM
Pretty brutal was it? ;D
Holy hell. . . Brutal falls quite short of describing that tripe! :eek:
One of my colleagues was at Mile High for Sunday's game, and he returned today to express his disgust at the rudeness and outright nastiness of the Denver Fans he encountered while supporting the Colts. (Big surprise eh?)
He also said the pot clouds were thick everywhere he went. . . :big grin: (But none of the rudeness was emanating from the pot heads. They were too busy going back and forth to the concession stands). :biggrin:
:biggrin: :balloon:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 13, 2015, 07:22:00 PM
If I had the ability to say anything to him myself, I would tell him this; Do not decide now. Go home, come home. Spend some time with your family, and bring your family to Indianapolis for some period of that time. There are a lot of people here, football fans, and non-football fans, that love you for the individual you are. There is a place for you in Indianapolis; whether it involves football or not. Your time here assures that is the case.
Clear your head, then do what you do; review the tape, take stock of your options, and then see how you feel. And do it in a place as far away from football as you can get; at least for awhile. And stay the hell away from the press.
I surely hope he retires though. He has a future in the sport if he is willing to consider it; of that much I am sure. Offensive coordinator, blah, blah, blah. Maybe not in Indy, (for I am fairly certain Irsay has burned that bridge), but certainly somewhere. . .
I love this! Perfectly said! I agree with everything but Irsay burning a bridge...I don't think they burned any bridges. I think both of them completely understood, and I think Irsay did the right thing.
I would think that Peyton is thinking along those lines you suggest.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 14, 2015, 10:19:45 AM
. . . I agree with everything but Irsay burning a bridge...I don't think they burned any bridges. I think both of them completely understood. . .
I dunno, Irsay dissed his former golden goose pretty rudely; and PM was clearly not amused.
Perhaps you are right, but I am not so sure. . .
Okay so I'm picking the Colts and Packers. . . And expecting to be 50% wrong. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on January 17, 2015, 08:23:05 PM
Okay so I'm picking the Colts and Packers. . . And expecting to be 50% wrong. . .
Really???? You think the Packers are really going to lose?? :razz:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 17, 2015, 09:18:27 PM
Really???? You think the Packers are really going to lose?? :razz:
Seattle is good and Aaron Rodgers isn't even 75% with his calf.
I'm picking Patriots-Seahawks even though Green Bay is my team.
Quote from: Locutus on January 17, 2015, 09:24:55 PM
Seattle is good and Aaron Rodgers isn't even 75% with his calf.
I'm picking Patriots-Seahawks even though Green Bay is my team.
Prabably the right picks, but I would like the other two.
Quote from: Locutus on January 17, 2015, 09:24:55 PM
. . .
I'm picking Patriots-Seahawks even though Green Bay is my team.
I wouldn't pick the Patriots to win anything; even if my life depended upon it. :no:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 17, 2015, 09:45:17 PM
I wouldn't pick the Patriots to win anything; even if my life depended upon it. :no:
:biggrin:
I absolutely
loathe the Patriots.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 17, 2015, 09:31:23 PM
Prabably the right picks, but I would like the other two.
Me too. We'll have to see what tomorrow brings. Go Pack! Go Colts!
Quote from: Locutus on January 17, 2015, 10:17:28 PM
:biggrin:
I absolutely loathe the Patriots.
I can't stand the Patriots
Go Pack Go!!
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Go Colts!
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13-0 Packers at the end of the 1st. Going good so far. :yes:
16-7 Pack early in the 4th. . . :smile:
Freaking WOW!!!!!!! 😨
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 18, 2015, 06:12:34 PM
Freaking WOW!!!!!!! 😨
Pack down by 3 with 35 seconds to go in the 4th. They're on the SH 40 with all three time outs. . . This is for the full Monty! :icon_twisted:
The Seahawks will lose int he Super Bowl. . .
Dammit! I wanted the Pack to win this one! :rant:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 18, 2015, 06:17:14 PM
The Seahawks will lose int he Super Bowl. . .
Dammit! I wanted the Pack to win this one! :rant:
Holy Hell! OT! :biggrin:
This game is gonna give me a coronary!!!!!!!!!
Me too!!!
Wow!
That's one of the worst playoff collapses I've ever seen. The writing was on the wall when they fucked up the onside kick recovery.
Quote from: Locutus on January 18, 2015, 06:35:59 PM
That's one of the worst playoff collapses I've ever seen. The writing was on the wall when they fucked up the onside kick recovery.
:yes:
Now the Dolts are trying to give the game away right out of the gate. :rolleyes:
Even the announcers have written off the Colts; and before the first snap! :rolleyes:
I hope we are not just going to give this game to them! We just dropped one that should have set us up for an easy score!
14-0 already. Not a good way to start. It really should be 17-0.
Quote from: Locutus on January 18, 2015, 07:27:35 PM
14-0 already. Not a good way to start. It really should be 17-0.
I say ITSHOULDBE 7-7, if Herein makes that easy ass catch!
I am usually chill during football...but I hate the PATS so freaking bad!
I loathe the Pats, but you guys all know that already.
My tourettes syndrome is kicking in! :mad:
Well they saved another TD there with the pick.
Touchdown Colts!
It was ugly but I'll take it!
The effort the Colts had to expend to get that TD is not something they are going to be able to sustain. Then again, I wonder how long the (gag) Patriots (gag) can keep up the level of effort it is taking to keep them from progressing?
I absolutely despise the (gag) Patriots, (gag) (gag) Brady, (gag) (gag) and Belly Boy (gag) : :puke:
I wish someone / something would smite Brady's ass during this game! :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 18, 2015, 08:08:35 PM
I wish someone / something would smite Brady's ass during this game! :mad:
I am on my knees praying with all my heart!
Won't work. :razz: ;D
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Quote from: Palehorse on January 18, 2015, 08:21:07 PM
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Love it!
Great defense by the Colts!
We'll see what happens in the second half.
I need to shower! Maybe take up smoking!..,. Have I said how BAD I hate Brady?!?
I hate that whole team AND the coaching staff.
Did you see Aaron Rogers is up for the prestigious ?? Walter Payton Man of the year award?
Getting ugly in the rain.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 18, 2015, 08:46:02 PM
Did you see Aaron Rogers is up for the prestigious ?? Walter Payton Man of the year award?
No. I haven't seen that.
I am nausea!
Go Seahawks!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed! They're my team for the Super Bowl! AGAIN!!
Fuck you New England!.....
Agreed! Go SEAHAWKS!!!
I will not be watching the super bowl this year. I hate the Pats and the Seahawks are just going to get beat up.
Quote from: Palehorse on January 19, 2015, 01:57:01 PM
I will not be watching the super bowl this year. I hate the Pats and the Seahawks are just going to get beat up.
I probably will not watch it, at least I'm not going to put forth a real effort to do so, I may peek in, but I kinda feel the same way you do..........because NE SUCKS!
I generally always watch the Super Bowl regardless of who's playing.
Quote from: Locutus on January 19, 2015, 06:51:49 PM
I generally always watch the Super Bowl regardless of who's playing.
Me too, but I have very little interest this year.
Quote from: Locutus on January 19, 2015, 06:51:49 PM
I generally always watch the Super Bowl regardless of who's playing.
If the Patriots weren't in it I'd watch. . . But I cannot bring myself to watch the two faces gracing the latest box of Cheaties! :rant: (Yet again)
Well the Seahawks may repeat. ;D That's what I hope happens at least.
Quote from: Locutus on January 19, 2015, 08:03:35 PM
Well the Seahawks may repeat. ;D That's what I hope happens at least.
Not if they play like they did in the first 3.25 quarters this past weekend. . . That will be enough for the Cheaties boys to run up the score and put it out of reach. . .
Well it appears, the PATsies, DID indeed CHEAT, once again. When is the league going to allow their nutsack to drop, and finally call these guys out? Cheating is cheating. PERIOD!
Did it have an outcome to last weeks game? I guess we will never know, will we. The Colts probably deserved the loss, but because of this, we can never know for sure.
Fining the cheaters a draft pick is like smacking them on the back of their hand.
I hope Seattle beats the shit out of them, but that's probably wishful thinking.
I wonder what kind of "response" the crowd will give them when they enter the field. I think, the vast majority of Americans, HATE them, even more now than before.
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:biggrin:
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Quote from: Locutus on January 21, 2015, 11:27:25 PM
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:biggrin:
Okay. Let's beat this horse awhile:
If you're a U.S. taxpayer then you're subsidizing the wildly profitable National Football League, regardless of whether you're a fan.
The NFL is the most profitable pro sports league in the U.S., raking in an estimated $1 billion in profits on $10.5 billion in revenue last season, figures that are sure to increase this year.
Those massive profits are made possible in part by the billions of taxpayer dollars that local governments spend on teams, coupled with tax breaks worth hundreds of millions for the teams, the league, their sponsors and fans.
"I've been studying this for 15 years, and I still can not believe cities and states are lined up begging to give money to these very profitable [teams]," said Villanova professor Rick Eckstein, an expert on stadium finance.. . .
If we were pumping that kind of cash toward business start-ups I wonder how many REAL jobs this nation would have generated?
Oh and look! Here's another of my bitches about the NFL:
. . .Stadium construction: Twenty new NFL stadiums have opened since 1997 with the help of $4.7 billion in taxpayer funds, according to an analysis by the advisory firm Conventions, Sports and Leisure. Local governments pony up to build these venues to attract or keep teams in their towns.
Two more stadiums now under construction in Minneapolis and Atlanta are being built with $700 million in government funds.
Taxpayers paid for most of the University of Phoenix Stadium, which opened in 2006 and is home to this Sunday's Super Bowl -- to the tune of about $300 million.
Teams even get tax breaks on the money they actually do spend on construction. Most of that spending is financed with tax free municipal bonds, which were originally created by Congress to help fund roads and schools. . . .
Yup! The citizens of Indianapolis can testify toward this one. They're still paying for the "RCA/Hoosier Dome" via a "sunset tax", and are being double-dipped via the very same kind of "sunset tax" implemented for the Luke- along with additional taxation on food, beverages, entertainment, and rentals within the 9 collar counties. And the Colts ownership enjoys such a sweetheart deal that includes 100% of the revenues generated by ALL activities that take place within the Luke; whether they are related to football or not.
And here's a little factoid for yah. The Colts don't even conduct their training camps within any of the 9 collar counties that are subject to the "entertainment taxation" that the Luke drives. :eek:
. . .Sponsors also spend about $190 million a year for the right to plaster a local venue with their logo, according to research firm IEG. Even when corporate names are hung on city-owned stadiums, the teams keep all those profits, not the cities. And companies can deduct all of those expenditures as marketing expenses. . .
Yep. So taxpayer own the venues and the team ownership reaps 100% of the $$'s generated by said venue. They even get a tax write off on the comparably small portion of the construction and upkeep costs they are responsible for via their sweetheart deals.
Being an NFL city is for suckers! :mad:
http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/30/news/companies/nfl-taxpayers/index.html
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I'm thinking netflix instead of the Cheater-Bowl tonight. . . :yes:
But maybe the Deflatriots will lose! :biggrin:
I hope so. I can't stand the Patriots.
Pats strike first. 7-0.
I hate saying it, but the pats offense is damn good!
Seattle is starting to step it up finally.
I refuse to watch the end product of a nefarious season; full of controversy and wishy washy leadership at the highest levels.
From the questionable calls of the referees, to the lethargic to near dead response of the league office upon situations and incidents that were "no brainers" to everyone else in the free world, and then the specter of cheating at the end; this season was nothing but horse shit. :rant:
And from what I hear, the half-time show was nothing but pandering to pop. . .
I'm not losing any sleep over it either. I'll be happy to read the results on line tomorrow. (Cheaters win).
I don't always come close to winning Super Bowls but when I do, I like to start a brawl. :no:
I despise Tom Brady's snivelly face. He makes me literally sick to my stomach. Granted the Pats is made up of a team of other men and it's not fair to hate them all because of one, but I do. However, that last little display of idocy caused me to change sides at the last sec. I'm not even disappointed the Hawks lost.
Fuck the Patriots. :mad:
Actually, fuck the Seahawks for calling such a stupid play after an almost unimaginable catch on the exact same drive. :mad: :mad: :mad:
How is it remotely POSSIBLE, that any coach, ANY COACH I say, would opt to PASS the FU@#ING football, when you are 2nd and goal?? (Perhaps 1-foot), especially when you have perhaps the best running back in the league? There is NO WAY on GOD's Green Earth, could any team STOP Marshawn Lynch from gaining ONE FOOT three straight times!!!
I think after the stupidity that was displayed by the Seahawks, first with that stupid call, then with the jumping off-sides with the Pats in their own end zone, THEN to start a fight....screw Seattle. It ruined the whole evening. Brady gets his way, despite his flagrant lying and cheating.
PH had it right, should have just sit this one out!! :rant:
I will have to say, even though I am not a Katy Perry fan, nor do I like that type of music, the show itself was pretty cool....the set, lighting and special effects.
"There are three things that can happen when you throw a pass, and two of them are bad."
-- Woody Hayes
Quote from: Locutus on February 01, 2015, 10:58:48 PM
Fuck the Patriots. :mad:
Actually, fuck the Seahawks for calling such a stupid play after an almost unimaginable catch on the exact same drive. :mad: :mad: :mad:
Belly boy is sending Carroll his 20%share of his championship check as soon as he gets paid. All in cash so the league cannot trace it.
These ass hats had better be careful or their fan base is going to resemble the WWF in short order!
The Colts have just made some excellent acquisitions by signing Andre Johnson and frank gore!
This improves this team by leaps and bounds.
Jury in Fall River, Mass., finds former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez guilty of first-degree murder.
Good!
They've already sentenced him to life without parole as well.
...and he goes on trial soon for two other murders.
Let's see. Millions of dollars as a successful athlete, or life in prison?
I'll choose prison.
:rolleyes:
Quote from: Locutus on April 15, 2015, 12:25:15 PM
...and he goes on trial soon for two other murders.
Let's see. Millions of dollars as a successful athlete, or life in prison?
I'll choose prison.
:rolleyes:
Amazing how some people are so stupid, they have a golden ticket right there in front of them, and they blow it big time....He deserves everything that he is getting...he is lucky, they are not going to FRY him.
No death penalty in Massachusetts.
Quote from: Locutus on April 15, 2015, 01:20:26 PM
No death penalty in Massachusetts.
He is lucky he wasn't playing for the Cowboys!
Yup! Then he would be getting fried. :yes:
Sports is simply riddled with corruption from top to bottom all the way from the local schools to the pros.
I also suspect sports are being used in a racist ploy to distract from the scarcity of economic and educational opportunities for blacks.
Quote from: Locutus on April 15, 2015, 01:20:26 PM
No death penalty in Massachusetts.
I forget. . . Where are the other charges pending???? Maybe Jersey?
Quote from: Palehorse on April 15, 2015, 05:34:38 PM
I forget. . . Where are the other charges pending???? Maybe Jersey?
No. He's facing another case in Boston.
Quote from: Locutus on April 15, 2015, 06:02:45 PM
No. He's facing another case in Boston.
Crap. What good does double-life sentences do?
Squat. ;D
All-pro Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been cleared to play by the NFL -- effective April 17 -- following a child abuse case.
Jeezus Christ. Tim Tebow is coming back with the Eagles. :rolleyes:
No, this isn't an April Fool's joke.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12723790/tim-tebow-philadelphia-eagles-reach-contract-agreement?ex_cid=sportscenterFB
Quote from: Locutus on April 19, 2015, 07:25:03 PM
Jeezus Christ. Tim Tebow is coming back with the Eagles. :rolleyes:
No, this isn't an April Fool's joke.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12723790/tim-tebow-philadelphia-eagles-reach-contract-agreement?ex_cid=sportscenterFB
Err. . .Perhaps it is. . . On the Eagles! :rotfl: :rotfl:
He'll spend a whole lot more time on his knees there; especially at home games. The fans in the city of Brotherly Love have a very low tolerance for mediocrity, and aren't the least bit shy about expressing it using a rather colorful vernacular. . . :biggrin:
:yes: ;D
The Jay Cutler era of Bears football is going to end before 8pm tonight... so my sources tell me.
The Bears intend to trade him in exchange for a higher draft pick, with which they will obtain a new quarterback. . .
Stay tuned. . . :smile:
(Marcus Mariota)
Jameis Winston and his crabs are headed to Tampa. ;D
...and Marcus Mariota is headed to Nashville! ;D
Da' Bears took Kevin White from West Virginia. ;D
^^
Too bad they don't have a quarterback to throw to him. :razz: :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on April 30, 2015, 08:59:00 PM
Da' Bears took Kevin White from West Virginia. ;D
Yeah. Their evil scheme to offload Cutler for a 2nd round draft pick just eroded when the Titans chose their target. Of course who in their right mind would actually WANT Cutler in the first place? 🐳
:big grin:
Brady needs to be suspended....he DID indeed cheat!
I hate that whole fucking team. All of them!
This isn't the first time they've been caught cheating, and unless something harsh is meted out to them, it won't be the last. :mad: :mad: :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on May 06, 2015, 10:13:15 PM
I hate that whole fucking team. All of them!
This isn't the first time they've been caught cheating, and unless something harsh is meted out to them, it won't be the last. :mad: :mad: :mad:
I predict a fine equalling two or three games salary for Brady, and the firing of the Deflater Team of two. That's about it. . . IF it amounts to even that.
I read that entire report on line, and it just made me beyond pissed to think these asshats got away with this! :mad: :mad: :mad:
If the NFL doesn't come down on the entire Patriots organization, and HARD, I may very well be done with the entire sport. (Just as I did when MLB first went on strike). Fuck this shit. May as well be watching "pro" wrestling! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Tom Brady just declined to comment on the report at a live event being broadcast on CNN, and he said, "We earned and achieved everything we did this season, and we and our fans should be proud of that." :mad: :mad:
Fuckin' cheater.
Quote from: Locutus on May 07, 2015, 08:16:23 PM
Tom Brady just declined to comment on the report at a live event being broadcast on CNN, and he said, "We earned and achieved everything we did this season, and we and our fans should be proud of that." :mad: :mad:
Fuckin' cheater.
Yes, yes and yes!
I hated the Patriots before and I hate them even more now. :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on May 07, 2015, 08:16:23 PM
Tom Brady just declined to comment on the report at a live event being broadcast on CNN, and he said, "We earned and achieved everything we did this season, and we and our fans should be proud of that." :mad: :mad:
Fuckin' cheater.
If you read the report it becomes crystal clear that not only did he lie once the allegations came out, but that he perpetuated his lying to investigators throughout, and knew damn well what was going on because he compensated the two guys doing the dirty work for him!
I do not care what happens through the balance of whatever career he may have left, or what the record books say he has accomplished to this point; every last supposed "achievement" is nullified by the specter of his cheating and lying like a cheap rug.
And it would not surprise me if Belly boy was in the loop as well.
Totally and absolutely unacceptable.
If the league doesn't impose fines, punishments, and sanctions that are equal to or exceeding those imposed upon the New Orleans Saints for their bounty scandal, they are even worse than the Patriots organization itself!
On March 21, 2012, the NFL issued sanctions to Saints coaches and front-office personnel for their roles in the scandal.[55][56]
Williams was suspended indefinitely, and was banned from applying for reinstatement until the end of the 2012 season at the earliest.
Payton was suspended for the entire 2012 season, effective April 1. He is the first head coach in modern NFL history to be suspended for any reason.
Loomis was suspended for the first eight games of the 2012 season.
Vitt, who had been tabbed as a possible candidate to serve as interim coach in Payton's absence, was suspended for the first six games of the 2012 season.[16][20][57] (This did not automatically disqualify Vitt from serving as interim head coach per se, as his suspension was not effective until the regular season; the suspension terms allowed him to coach the team through training camp and the preseason, then return during Week 7. The Saints announced they would implement this scenario for 2012.)[58][59]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Saints_bounty_scandal#Sanctions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Saints_bounty_scandal#Sanctions)
Clearly the Indianapolis Colts organization upheld its responsibilities surrounding the leagues requirements to immediately communicate any and all actions that break league policies and rules, immediately to the NFL. If not for this then the whole thing may have very well gone unnoticed and unchallenged and the cheating ass Patriot organization would have skated off free. (They may yet weasel out of it with nothing more than a slap on the wrist, since Howard Kraft is just like Jerry and his kids, and isn't above using his wealth to grease the way for his scandalous team.) :mad: :mad: :mad:
The Saints were also fined $500,000—the maximum fine permitted under the league constitution. Goodell also stripped the Saints of their second-round draft picks in 2012 and 2013 (their first-round pick in 2012 had already been traded to the New England Patriots, and therefore could not be taken away;
Quote from: Locutus on May 07, 2015, 08:26:22 PM
I hated the Patriots before and I hate them even more now. :mad:
We had a corporate auditor in a couple of weeks ago, and I had to spend a day escorting him around the campus. That asshole was wearing a Patriots Polo shirt, and it took every ounce of strength I had not to even acknowledge it or say what was running through my mind.
I am SOOOO glad this shit didn't come out before that! :spooked:
I didn't think it would be possible for me to hate the Patriots any more than I did last year. I was dead wrong! :rant:
To me the worst part of it all is the fact they run around saying they are so "elite". If they're so damned good then what the hell are they doing cheating all of the time?
Clearly even they don't believe their own propaganda, and teams like Denver, Baltimore, and Indianapolis, with talented individuals at the helm, scare them so badly Brady has to wear Depends to keep from sharting himself on the field! :mad:
Palehorse, this is one time that I am 100% in agreement with you! Very well said....Brady should be out for the season. Hell, Pete Rose out for life, and he didn't CHEAT. This is all about integrity....if a sport loses that, it is no longer worth watching.
New York Daily News senior NFL writer Gary Myers is reporting New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be suspended by the NFL.
Myers reports, "Roger Goodell's decision is expected to be announced next week and it is no longer a matter of if the NFL commissioner will suspend Brady, but for how long he will suspend him.
"In conversations I've had with several key sources who always have a good sense of what goes on at 345 Park Avenue, there is little doubt Goodell considers Brady's role in DeflateGate a serious violation."
Unfortunately for the Dolphins, even if the suspension were to be for six weeks as has been speculated, Brady would still be back in time to play against the Dolphins twice.
Link to Story (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-report-tom-brady-nfl-suspended-by-the-nfl-20150508-story.html#navtype=outfit)
It's official; 4 game suspension for Brady and some draft picks for the team. :mad:
He should have been suspended at minimum 8 games; if not the entire season. This is at least the second time this organization has been caught red-handed cheating. This pales in comparison to the punishment handed out to New Orleans over bounty-gate. In my mind what Brady & company did egregiously damaged the integrity and reputation of the league; and the league's failure to respond accordingly exacerbates that damage. :rant:
It's also official that the NFL is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the WWF! :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 11, 2015, 05:57:26 PM
It's official; 4 game suspension for Brady and some draft picks for the team. :mad:
He should have been suspended at minimum 8 games; if not the entire season. This is at least the second time this organization has been caught red-handed cheating. This pales in comparison to the punishment handed out to New Orleans over bounty-gate. In my mind what Brady & company did egregiously damaged the integrity and reputation of the league; and the league's failure to respond accordingly exacerbates that damage. :rant:
It's also official that the NFL is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the WWF! :yes:
And as if this isn't enough burnishing of the league's integrity, there is this:
. . .The Indianapolis Colts are among 14 NFL teams who collected a reported total of $5.4 million from the Department of Defense for paying tribute to military men and women. Numbers collected by NJ.com show the Colts received $600,000 from the Army/National Guard and another $20,000 from the Air Force for honoring vets in 2011 and 2012. . .Now call me an idiot, but I "assumed" the various NFL teams displaying the huge flags, flying those eagles, and honoring our military were acts of corporate philanthropy. And I'm betting a lot of others did as well. I should have known better.
So the very teams that fleece the citizens (fans) of their tax dollars in order to finance their private enterprises additionally used our military as a lever with which to obtain even more revenue. This makes me absolutely sick! :mad: :rant:
http://www.wthr.com/story/29033443/report-14-nfl-teams-including-indianapolis-cashed-in-on-soldier-tributes (http://www.wthr.com/story/29033443/report-14-nfl-teams-including-indianapolis-cashed-in-on-soldier-tributes)
The Patriots Super Bowl Rings are in:
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/hlovett_2008/11143434_915814641809268_1100076221594894027_n_zpsehvieppo.jpg) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/hlovett_2008/media/11143434_915814641809268_1100076221594894027_n_zpsehvieppo.jpg.html)
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Quote from: Palehorse on May 11, 2015, 06:02:53 PM
And as if this isn't enough burnishing of the league's integrity, there is this:
. . .The Indianapolis Colts are among 14 NFL teams who collected a reported total of $5.4 million from the Department of Defense for paying tribute to military men and women. Numbers collected by NJ.com show the Colts received $600,000 from the Army/National Guard and another $20,000 from the Air Force for honoring vets in 2011 and 2012. . .
Now call me an idiot, but I "assumed" the various NFL teams displaying the huge flags, flying those eagles, and honoring our military were acts of corporate philanthropy. And I'm betting a lot of others did as well. I should have known better.
So the very teams that fleece the citizens (fans) of their tax dollars in order to finance their private enterprises additionally used our military as a lever with which to obtain even more revenue. This makes me absolutely sick! :mad: :rant:
http://www.wthr.com/story/29033443/report-14-nfl-teams-including-indianapolis-cashed-in-on-soldier-tributes (http://www.wthr.com/story/29033443/report-14-nfl-teams-including-indianapolis-cashed-in-on-soldier-tributes)
I find this disturbing...maybe as much as the deflategate. :mad: :rant: Buying Patriotism!!?? It seems just about as wrong as wrong can get.
10. The Dallas Cowboys were paid $62,500 in taxpayer money.
9. The Cincinnati Bengals were paid $138,960 in taxpayer money.
8. The Kansas City Chiefs were paid $250,000 in taxpayer money.
7. The New York Jets were paid $377,500 in taxpayer money.
6. The Green Bay Packers were paid $600,000 in taxpayer money. :mad: :mad:
5. The Minnesota Vikings were paid $605,000 in taxpayer money.
4. The Indianapolis Colts were paid $620,000 in taxpayer money.
3. The Buffalo Bills were paid $679,000 in taxpayer money.
2. The Baltimore Ravens were paid $884,500 in taxpayer money.
And the biggest one:
1. The Atlanta Falcons were paid $1.05 million in taxpayer money.
:mad: :mad: :mad:
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/05/which_nfl_teams_are_getting_your_federal_tax_dolla.html
Look at this shit here:
http://www.gofundme.com/NewEnglandPatriots
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 12, 2015, 09:18:30 AM
I find this disturbing...maybe as much as the deflategate. :mad: :rant: Buying Patriotism!!?? It seems just about as wrong as wrong can get.
Me too. I've been at some of the games where they "honor our military service members and their families" and I am deeply chagrined to find their "honor" was bought and paid for. It disgusts me at depths I never knew existed. :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on May 12, 2015, 12:10:01 PM
10. The Dallas Cowboys were paid $62,500 in taxpayer money.
9. The Cincinnati Bengals were paid $138,960 in taxpayer money.
8. The Kansas City Chiefs were paid $250,000 in taxpayer money.
7. The New York Jets were paid $377,500 in taxpayer money.
6. The Green Bay Packers were paid $600,000 in taxpayer money. :mad: :mad:
5. The Minnesota Vikings were paid $605,000 in taxpayer money.
4. The Indianapolis Colts were paid $620,000 in taxpayer money.
3. The Buffalo Bills were paid $679,000 in taxpayer money.
2. The Baltimore Ravens were paid $884,500 in taxpayer money.
And the biggest one:
1. The Atlanta Falcons were paid $1.05 million in taxpayer money.
:mad: :mad: :mad:
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/05/which_nfl_teams_are_getting_your_federal_tax_dolla.html
I've jousted with some asshats that keep preaching, "it is advertising and is budgeted for". It's false patriotism you jackwagons. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on May 12, 2015, 05:38:53 PM
Look at this shit here:
http://www.gofundme.com/NewEnglandPatriots
As if Howard Kraft and the Patriots organization need any fucking help! :mad: :mad: :mad: They've got the entirety of their fan base brain washed and conditioned by nearly a decade of cheating driven performance. God damn! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
I read on their site the commentary of some asshole that donated, wherein he said "if this were a court of law". . . I almost puked onto my laptop over it. It isn't a court of law asshole, it's a professional sports league. THEIR rules, THEIR sandbox, THEIR league. You don't have to like it but you do have to abide by their policies and rules. What an assclown! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 12, 2015, 05:53:31 PM
As if Howard Kraft and the Patriots organization need any fucking help! :mad: :mad: :mad: They've got the entirety of their fan base brain washed and conditioned by nearly a decade of cheating driven performance. God damn! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
I read on their site the commentary of some asshole that donated, wherein he said "if this were a court of law". . . I almost puked onto my laptop over it. It isn't a court of law asshole, it's a professional sports league. THEIR rules, THEIR sandbox, THEIR league. You don't have to like it but you do have to abide by their policies and rules. What an assclown! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
They might get that Go Fund Me shut down though. It's against their terms of service to raise funds for the payment of any sort of fine if I recall correctly.
Quote from: Locutus on May 12, 2015, 05:38:53 PM
Look at this shit here:
http://www.gofundme.com/NewEnglandPatriots
$15,713 of $1.0M as of a minute ago. . . :mad:
On another note; Cry Baby Brady has appealed his suspension, (there's a fuckin' surprise. . . :roll eyes: ), and the patriots organization is busy whining and contradicting themselves in the media. . . (another fuckin' surprise. . . :roll eyes:)
You cheated. You got caught. Pay the fine and get over it! :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 14, 2015, 05:50:03 PM
You cheated. You got caught. Pay the fine and get over it! :yes:
Bingo!
Last thing I am going to say on the subject is this: The Colts had better be loaded for Bear when the Patriots come to town in Game 6. Whether it ends up being the first game with Cry Baby Brady back or the 3rd.
You think they're going to cut it down to 2 games on appeal?
Quote from: Locutus on May 14, 2015, 08:23:36 PM
You think they're going to cut it down to 2 games on appeal?
I do.
and THAT really blows! Pete Rose never cheated to give himself an edge over his opponents.......he got LIFE.
Cry Baby and his organization has TWICE been caught trying to give themselves an edge over their opponents by CHEATING....and get a spank the bottom. Sean Payton was NEVER proven to CHEAT...and got a year.
This is beyond bullshit.... :rant:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 15, 2015, 07:50:26 PM
. . .
Professional sports is not particularly any more corrupt than many college or even many high school sports......
Btw....capitalism is what made America great and the reason why you get to do the things you do.
The disparity between the punishment meted out to New Orleans and Pete Rose, verses that of the (gag) Patriots, demonstrates the opposite. :yes:
And it would continue to do so if they'd just keep their religious beliefs at home and within their temples, instead of trying to impose it upon our government and business operations. :wink:
(Okay. I thought I was done with this until I saw my good friend Charley Krebs latest cartoon for the Chicago Progressive. I laughed my ass off when I saw it, and being a Led Zep Fan I got it instantly. I am sharing with his permission herein).
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/hlovett_2008/19393_10205728562109302_2083458052325081267_n_zpsrv7pqln2.jpg) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/hlovett_2008/media/19393_10205728562109302_2083458052325081267_n_zpsrv7pqln2.jpg.html)
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 15, 2015, 07:50:26 PM
Professional sports is not particularly any more corrupt than many college or even many high school sports......
"Everybody does it!" And THAT'S the excuse you're actually going with when it comes to corruption in sports?
Didn't your parents teach you just how BS that excuse is? You know, the old "if everybody jumps off a cliff, would you do it?"
Dumb and juvenile is NOT a way to go through life. :wink:
What the example should be is that the corruption or sports should be eliminated all up and down the line.
Sports are simply another opiate for the masses anyway.
Again, I say wow!
But, I m not going to argue.....
Quote from: Y on May 20, 2015, 04:36:47 PM
"Everybody does it!" And THAT'S the excuse you're actually going with when it comes to corruption in sports?
Didn't your parents teach you just how BS that excuse is? You know, the old "if everybody jumps off a cliff, would you do it?"
Dumb and juvenile is NOT a way to go through life. :wink:
What the example should be is that the corruption or sports should be eliminated all up and down the line.
Sports are simply another opiate for the masses anyway.
Ole' Duke sez "sports may not be an opiate for the masses but they sure can be an opiate for those who participate in sports". Although they are distant memories now Ole' Duke can remember the exhilaration of participatin' in sports such as grabbin' a rebound , dunkin' the b ball, makin' an assist, completin' a double play, hittin' an occasional home run, scorin' a touchdown, makin' a tackle, celebratin' with team mates, shakin' hands after winnin' or losin' etc. Sports in their purest form are source of great joy for many. Professional sports have jaded that feelin' for me somewhat and collegiate sports for that matter as well.
Best regards,
Duke (days of grandeur) Jupiter
ps show me the money
Quote from: duke jupiter on May 20, 2015, 09:27:16 PM
Ole' Duke sez "sports may not be an opiate for the masses but they sure can be an opiate for those who participate in sports". Although they are distant memories now Ole' Duke can remember the exhilaration of participatin' in sports such as grabbin' a rebound , dunkin' the b ball, makin' an assist, completin' a double play, hittin' an occasional home run, scorin' a touchdown, makin' a tackle, celebratin' with team mates, shakin' hands after winnin' or losin' etc. Sports in their purest form are source of great joy for many. Professional sports have jaded that feelin' for me somewhat and collegiate sports for that matter as well.
Best regards,
Duke (days of grandeur) Jupiter
ps show me the money
I have to agree Duke and some elementary school sports are awful. It is the parent living through the child instead of letting the child enjoy the sport. Not all athletes are going to be professional athletes.
Just about 2 months and we can dust this thread off for another season! ;D
The commish shot down Brady's appeal case.........sticks to the 4-game suspension.
(It is STILL just a smack on the hand...)
Yep. He'll be out the first 5 weeks. They have a bye in week 4.
Quote from: Locutus on July 28, 2015, 03:36:53 PM
Yep. He'll be out the first 5 weeks. They have a bye in week 4.
Then they play the Colt AT INDY....Ironically, the NFL just decided that would be a good time to bring him back....right?
I think it just also happens to be a Nationally Televised Game.......so, it might draw a crowd or two....
Brady = cheater and liar. And now we understand he obstructed the NFL's investigation by not only refusing to give his cell phone to the investigators with agreed to restrictions, but destroyed the cell phone altogether!
Slap on the wrist, and the NFL gets a ratings boost via the return of its prodigal son via the very team he was caught cheating against. :roll eyes:
Kraft will throw him a bone or two to make up for the loss of revenue via endorsement deals, but the reality is Brady's ego take a huge hit and that's why he's taking it to federal court. . .
They push this hard enough and I predict the league may very well find a way to put the entire organization on some kind of probationary status. . .
I have one question. Why would a millionaire football player do such a stupid thing? :doh: The guy is one of the best and he still has to cheat. :puke: :knife:
Quote from: The Troll on July 29, 2015, 02:35:36 PM
I have one question. Why would a millionaire football player do such a stupid thing? :doh: The guy is one of the best and he still has to cheat. :puke: :knife:
Because he / his team, is intimidated by any team that presents even the smallest chance of making the game a true competition. Teams with "branded" quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive players scare the crap out of Brady & Co. and they HAVE to cheat to ensure they rack up enough wins to get to the big show. :rant:
Brady has filed a lawsuit in federal court in an attempt to stop the suspension. :rolleyes:
I fucking hate Tom Brady and hate the Patriots.
Quote from: Locutus on July 29, 2015, 08:51:35 PM
Brady has filed a lawsuit in federal court in an attempt to stop the suspension. :rolleyes:
I fucking hate Tom Brady and hate the Patriots.
Yes. But in a case of legal foreshadowing, the NFLPA filed that suit in Minnesota in an effort to get it in front of a favorable judge. However, Minnesota kicked sand into their face by refusing to hear it and sending it to New York. :icon_twisted:
My guess is it will be summarily dismissed, or if it is heard the NFLPA will get the "thanks for playing" message! :yes:
My wife and I took the punkinhead to Colts Camp today at Anderson University.
Luck looked sharp, as did the wide receivers, but conversely the defense got burned on a regular basis. . . For whatever that is worth. . .
Here's some random shots for your viewing pleasure:
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The view from the seats we eventually settled into. . .
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/hlovett_2008/LUCK2015camp_zps4hqnpkwf.jpg) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/hlovett_2008/media/LUCK2015camp_zps4hqnpkwf.jpg.html)
Punkinhead's favorite player in the red shirt. And when he saw him he then wanted a red shirt Andrew Luck Lego! :roll eyes: (He already had the white one, and we got him the Blue shirted one on the way out.)
I purchased a Colts Nike Shirt for my wife as a souvenir, and here's the one I got:
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My guess is it will disappear when Punkinhead next comes over. . . :biggrin:
Cool, PH
That place was PACKED too! And I have never seen so many cars from out of state in this city before! :spooked:
Quote from: Palehorse on August 08, 2015, 06:27:00 PM
. . . but conversely the defense got burned on a regular basis. . . For whatever that is worth. . .
. . .
I said it and on Sunday (today) it becomes reality!
The Dolts are down 26 - 10 in the fourth. . . :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on August 16, 2015, 03:44:29 PM
I said it and on Sunday (today) it becomes reality!
The Dolts are down 26 - 10 in the fourth. . . :icon_twisted:
ONE WORD.................................................PRESEASON! It means absolutely NOTHING. I think they need to cut the preseason down to two games and get down to business.
LMFAO!!! RG-3 said he's the best quarterback in the NFL. :rotfl: :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on August 17, 2015, 03:04:58 PM
LMFAO!!! RG-3 said he's the best quarterback in the NFL. :rotfl: :rotfl:
:rotfl: :rotfl::rotfl: :rotfl::rotfl: :rotfl::rotfl: :rotfl:
Okay. I saw that on an ESPN news ticker so I had to look it up.
Doesn't sound as bad in context:
"I feel like I'm the best quarterback in the league and I have to go out and show that," Griffin said. "Any athlete at any level, if they concede to someone else, they're not a top competitor, they're not trying to be the best that they can be. There's guys in this league that have done way more than me. But, I still view myself as the best because that's what I work toward every single day."
I still think he's smoking ganja for even suggesting something like that. :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 17, 2015, 08:23:29 AM
ONE WORD.................................................PRESEASON! It means absolutely NOTHING. I think they need to cut the preseason down to two games and get down to business.
Yeah. . . people keep saying that and they still keep going one and done. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on August 17, 2015, 05:15:57 PM
Yeah. . . people keep saying that and they still keep going one and done. . .
Well if Luck's history stay's true, they should win three POST season games this year....
His first year, he had 11 wins and 0 post wins...
His second year, he had 11 wins and 1 post win...
Last year he had 11 wins and 2 post wins...
SO....with the excellent acquisitions they made during the off-season....they should be knocking on the door this year....
I think 33 wins over three years is excellent, and I am proud of this team, the QB and the coaching staff....I will take them over any other team in the league.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 18, 2015, 08:30:11 AM
Well if Luck's history stay's true, they should win three POST season games this year....
His first year, he had 11 wins and 0 post wins...
His second year, he had 11 wins and 1 post win...
Last year he had 11 wins and 2 post wins...
SO....with the excellent acquisitions they made during the off-season....they should be knocking on the door this year....
I think 33 wins over three years is excellent, and I am proud of this team, the QB and the coaching staff....I will take them over any other team in the league.
I sincerely hope you are at least 50% right. But from what my eyes saw during camp and in the pre-season debacle, the defense remains as leaky as a sieve and that spells epic failure in my book. And a lot of it. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on August 18, 2015, 05:22:37 PM
I sincerely hope you are at least 50% right. But from what my eyes saw during camp and in the pre-season debacle, the defense remains as leaky as a sieve and that spells epic failure in my book. And a lot of it. . .
I got to admit, the defense is always scary to me. I know they made SOME improvements, but....my experience is, that PRESEASON doesn't meas squat. I remember that the 85 Bears preseason was 1-3 and we know how that turned out.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 19, 2015, 08:35:37 AM
I got to admit, the defense is always scary to me. I know they made SOME improvements, but....my experience is, that PRESEASON doesn't meas squat. I remember that the 85 Bears preseason was 1-3 and we know how that turned out.
So, other than live game assessment of prospects, what is the purpose of the whole pre-season game structure as far as the fans are concerned? Wouldn't it be far better to hold opposing team scrimmage games within the camp structure?
I'll tell you why they don't do that. Because they can charge exorbitant prices for seats to games that are meaningless to the fans, obtain extra revenues, and fleece fans of their hard earned cash. :rant:
I work with a number of season ticket holders that hawk every single pre-season ticket they own; for face value and above. And get it.
Quote from: Palehorse on August 19, 2015, 05:49:48 PM
So, other than live game assessment of prospects, what is the purpose of the whole pre-season game structure as far as the fans are concerned? Wouldn't it be far better to hold opposing team scrimmage games within the camp structure?
I'll tell you why they don't do that. Because they can charge exorbitant prices for seats to games that are meaningless to the fans, obtain extra revenues, and fleece fans of their hard earned cash. :rant:
I work with a number of season ticket holders that hawk every single pre-season ticket they own; for face value and above. And get it.
I'm sure you are right.... :yes:
Four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady nullified by federal judge in 'Deflategate' case.
:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:
Lucky fucks! I HATE the Patriots. :mad: :mad:
Jack-ass move, but not surprising either. . . :mad:
Roger says he'll take it to the next level and appeal. . . They ought to have it all settled by the end of February 2016. . . :rolleyes:
I absolutely hate the NFL and it's sister league the WWF! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
And the new season begins as it ended last season; inundated in controversy and skullduggery.
Welcome to the 2015-16 NFL / WWF Season. . . :mad: :mad: :mad:
(I think I'm going to join a Sunday / Monday / Thursday bowling league.)
Just read a story that said a cheetah was loose in the zoo. I didn't even know Tom Brady was in town! :biggrin:
Quote from: Exterminator on September 06, 2015, 04:08:15 PM
Just read a story that said a cheetah was loose in the zoo. I didn't even know Tom Brady was in town! :biggrin:
:biggrin:
Quote from: Exterminator on September 06, 2015, 04:08:15 PM
Just read a story that said a cheetah was loose in the zoo. I didn't even know Tom Brady was in town! :biggrin:
:biggrin:
Go Steelers!
Did anyone really think the judge wasn't going to toss it out? He telegraphed that it was what he was going to do from the get go.
As far as the Dolts, does anyone remember a time they've had proper protection for the QB since they've been in Indy? I can't, they usually leave the QB to fend as best he can.
On the Patriots, for years they've been as crooked as the day is long. Check some of the recent news stories about Godell destroying evidence of their long term cheating.
As I've said for years, sports - from the top to the bottom - is as corrupt as can be.
Quote from: Y on September 10, 2015, 03:51:36 PM
Did anyone really think the judge wasn't going to toss it out? He telegraphed that it was what he was going to do from the get go.
Indeed. Lends credibility to the "publicity stunt" claims coming from the cheap seats. . .
Quote from: Y on September 10, 2015, 03:51:36 PM
As far as the Dolts, does anyone remember a time they've had proper protection for the QB since they've been in Indy? I can't, they usually leave the QB to fend as best he can.
That is the exact reason Manning has that pain in the neck issue he's tried to cure with multiple, high risk procedures. And this years line-up for the Dolts looks as leaky as ever!
Quote from: Y on September 10, 2015, 03:51:36 PM
On the Patriots, for years they've been as crooked as the day is long. Check some of the recent news stories about Godell destroying evidence of their long term cheating.
As I've said for years, sports - from the top to the bottom - is as corrupt as can be.
I've harbored a high level of suspicion of this for quite some time, and now it is all but proven. (I'd say it's proven but there's that whole destruction of evidence thingy). :mad:
The NFL is the new WWF. . . And it would appear the NHL may be harboring plans to follow suit! :mad:
Tim Tebow's return didn't last long.
CUT!
And the Dolts defensive and offensive lines during game 1; Leaky as hell just as my assessment stated. They're down 24-8 in the 3rd quarter. . . And only just scored their first points of the game. . . :rolleyes:
....against Buffalo no less. Buffalo's D looks good though.
Quote from: Locutus on September 13, 2015, 03:50:24 PM
....against Buffalo no less. Buffalo's D looks good though.
I don't know if that was Buffalo's D that was good or the fact that Indy's offensive line sucked for Luck. . . I tend to believe it was the latter.
Indy's defense leaked like a sieve though. :yes: :yes:
Well Rex Ryan always tends to field a good defense.
True. . .
Broncos squeak one out over the Ravens without a single offensive TD being scored by either team!
(Nice game to start off the NFL/WWF season. . . ) :rolleyes:
I am USUALLY the optimistic sort........BUT!
The Colts were extremely embarrassing yesterday!!! :-[
I am not ready by any means throwing in the towel, but this is a tough season........you just don't have time to play sloppy in this game if you want to WIN.
TY Hilton is now OUT for a couple of weeks.....we play the Jets next week, which for all practical purposes, SHOULD be a W for the Colts, but NOW....One has to wonder.
If they don't get things going...this VERY WELL COULD BE A LONG SEASON IN INDY.... :yes:
It is already a long season in Indy. . .
1. Pagano - stay or go? As Kravitz so aptly put it, the team needs to step up and either cut him or extend him; now. (My money says he goes but I do not profess to be inside the mind of the pill-head owner).
2. The offensive line is a leaky as a sieve, as is the defensive line against the run. A ground pounding on offense and blitzkrieg on the defense against them is a time-proven formula for success against the Colts. And yesterday proves nothing has changed there; nor is it going to this season. Every single team took notice of that train wreck yesterday, against a crappy opponent too.
3. The Colts waived their best wide receiver, and their nemesis (gag) the Patriots, (gag) signed him long enough to pick his brain and reap the bitter harvest of his being cast aside like a blight ridden crop by the Colts. So the jig is up on any "advantage" they may have thought they had surrounding trickery and timing plays.
4. The conflict (denied but readily apparent) between Grigson and Pagano is infecting that team like a giant malignant tumor, and Pagano is the lame duck coach that in all likelihood cannot do a damned thing about it due to this conflict. But he'll be the scapegoat. It's just a matter of who is out there and available that will determine whether or not he goes now, or during the final 4 games of the season. . .
In my opinion, Kravitz is over-rated and a moron.
I think people are making TOO much over this one loss. Pagano has won 33 out of 45 regular season games.
They have went 11-5 every year he has been there, getting one game better each post season.
Last year the lost their first two games....then won 11 and lost 3
In 2012, they lost the opener to the BEARS....then lost to Jacksonville in game 3, yet had a very good season.
I don't know what the thought is in the front office, but firing Pagano would be a HUGE mistake in my opinion.
I think, they need to be knocking on the door at Levi Stadium this year to participate in Super bowl 50.
If they come up short of winning 11 games, then I say it is time to think about replacing Chuck, but until then, I am 100% behind this guy.
Kravitz is not calling for his firing, nor am I . What we are both saying is the man deserves to know his fate surrounding his future with this team, so that he can focus on getting what is broken fixed.
The failure to address this issue is a huge distraction for Pagano and the team, and it is clearly exacerbating the entire situation.
My money says they'll string him along and eventually fire him; making him the scapegoat for a dismal showing this season. Not that he deserves it in my view, but that is what will happen. Just watch. Kravitz sees it too.
I don't care for Chuck, I think he's a mediocre coach at best, but he can only work with the talent Irsay and Grigson provide him - and they're not providing him much.
I happen to like Luck and sincerely wish he'd get away from Irsay and the Colts so he can have a career. Peyton, even with his amazing stats, hasn't had the Super Bowl winning career he might have had he been with a more completely rounded team.
Quote from: Y on September 21, 2015, 03:57:51 PM
I don't care for Chuck, I think he's a mediocre coach at best, but he can only work with the talent Irsay and Grigson provide him - and they're not providing him much.
I happen to like Luck and sincerely wish he'd get away from Irsay and the Colts so he can have a career. Peyton, even with his amazing stats, hasn't had the Super Bowl winning career he might have had he been with a more completely rounded team.
Give this man a ceee-gar! :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 14, 2015, 05:41:27 PM
It is already a long season in Indy. . .
. . .
2. The offensive line is a leaky as a sieve, as is the defensive line against the run. A ground pounding on offense and blitzkrieg on the defense against them is a time-proven formula for success against the Colts. And yesterday proves nothing has changed there; nor is it going to this season. Every single team took notice of that train wreck yesterday, against a crappy opponent too. . .
I must be A psychic!
Quote from: Palehorse on September 22, 2015, 06:27:35 AM
I must be A psychic!
(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/salute-21169127.jpg)
Right, wrong, or indifferent, Pagano made a bad career decision in publicly chastising Luck, and/or Grigson. . .
My guess is he's a goner if they lose their next game. . . Especially if he continues on his present track of ripping the franchise QB and Grigson.
That being said, I personally believe that what is wrong with the Colts now is what was wrong with them when they had Manning at the helm; little to no protection on the offensive line. It eats away at the QB's ability to find an open receiver, and no matter how quickly he can get the ball out of his hands, it does nothing if the target isn't open.
It's the purpose behind the blitz, and it has worked with great impact against the Colts for years. . . And works better with a QB/receiver combination that has little experience together. Timing isn't established, routes are not down, and the level of trust between the QB and receivers has not been established. (That is a goal of camp - which is an epic fail in this case. And the responsibility for this rests squarely upon the coaches; and the head coach in particular.)
As to the long term failure surrounding the offensive line and defense; a coach can only work with what he/she is presented with. If the skills are not there, if the work ethic is not there, there is little to no room for improvement. And the responsibility for that raw material lays squarely upon Grigson. . .
Can the Colts be successful with what they have? Probably. But there is a ton of work to be done and quickly. Something a 1 year contract isn't doing much toward surrounding incentive. And then there is the high level of risk it places the QB into. Quick-release schemes can work, but only if you have a set of running backs that can gain yards consistently. And only if you are willing to endure a high level of turn-overs and pick 6's until you get there.
The Colts are in a weak division, so they have that on their side. They statistically can achieve wild-card status while sucking for Luck, IF their divisional opponents cannot impose the blitz with effect against them.
I don't count on that happening though. You can bet the farm that each and every single divisional rival has the blitz scheme high on their play list. So the Colts are going to see that each and every week for the rest of the season.
O and 3, thy name is Indianapolis! :angel:
And the Ham-burgler is toast in 2015! :angel:
Pagano won't be back.
)After further review. . .)
O and 3, thy name is
Indianapolis! Baltimore :angel:
Quote from: Locutus on September 27, 2015, 03:39:02 PM
Pagano won't be back.
No doubt in my mind.
As painful as it is to be a Colts fan this season, it appears to be twice as painful to be a Bears fan. . . :big grin:
...or a Dolphins fan.
Seems like a number of teams spent the off season eating bonbons and resting on their laurels. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 27, 2015, 06:25:43 PM
As painful as it is to be a Colts fan this season, it appears to be twice as painful to be a Bears fan. . . :big grin:
I hear ya!!! :yes:
Or a Ravens fan :rant:
Have any of you heard the rumor or actually not a rumor, but a strong speculation by ESPN radio, that Jim Harbaugh WILL be the head coach of the Colts (http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/09/24/espn-radio-host-calls-harbaugh-coach-colts/72766658/) next year?
"I pride myself on seeing things before others see it, and I'm telling you right now, he is going to break Michigan's heart," Stugotz said. "I'm telling you, Chuck Pagano is out at Indianapolis. There is no way Jim Harbaugh is going to pass up the chance to, a.) get back in the NFL, and b.) coach Andrew Luck in the NFL.
"Jim Harbaugh, next season, will be the Colts' head coach."
:confused:
I'm not buying into it. :no:
...the Harbaugh part. ;D
I have zero doubts that Pagano won't be back.
I wouldn't mind Harbaugh coming to Indy, but I also do not think it is in the cards. I suspect Harbaugh is in for the long haul with Blue. (I could be wrong though, I admit that up front).
My guess is that Ariens (sic) will be lured from AZ if that is possible, along with Tom Moore, and if that doesn't pan out then a yet to be identified coach will arrive, and bringing in Peyton Manning as a "rookie" QB Coach in INDPLS.
I say Peyton is done after this season as a player, but he has a long career ahead of him as a QB coach, and eventually head coach of one NFL organization or another. If Irsay hasn't burnt that bridge then it very well could be the Colts that snag him.
He has the fan base, he has the skills, and he is a natural surrounding strategy. . .
I cannot see him coming aboard if Harbaugh is Head Coach though. . . But then again, stranger things have happened. :yes:
LMFAO! :rotfl: (I gotta share this one)
So I have WTHR on the big screen and my wife and I are listening to him. All of a sudden, the pup turns and looks at the screen and starts barking and growling at him! :rotfl:
He kept it up until Pagano was off screen.
So it would appear the vote is in where the pup is concerned. Pagano - GONE! :biggrin:
I think that just inked it!!! It is a done deal. Can't dispute something like that!!! :razz:
Green Bay looked GOOD last night! :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on September 29, 2015, 08:45:57 AM
Green Bay looked GOOD last night! :yes:
Yes, they did. Go Packers!
I can say, unequivocally, that the Dolphins are a REALLY BAD football team.
Colts just dodged TWO bullets against the Jags to go to overtime.
Quote from: Locutus on October 04, 2015, 04:14:58 PM
Colts just dodged TWO bullets against the Jags to go to overtime.
Jacksonville must REALLY suck hard. They gave the game to them twice now without a result. And now the Colts are 1st and goal. . .
Damn!! The bloodletting has already started. The Dolphins fired head coach Joe Philbin after a 1-3 start this season.
Quote from: Locutus on October 05, 2015, 12:25:24 PM
Damn!! The bloodletting has already started. The Dolphins fired head coach Joe Philbin after a 1-3 start this season.
It is pretty bad to say that Dave Wannstedt was the last decent coach they have had....Maybe they should go after Mike Shula.......he is the offensive coordinator for the Panthers who seem to be doing pretty well.....
That is my prediction.....you heard it live, here at the zone..... 8) :razz: :yes: ;)
Wannstedt was only 42-31 in Miami. That's hardly a stellar record.
Quote from: Locutus on October 05, 2015, 01:11:35 PM
Wannstedt was only 42-31 in Miami. That's hardly a stellar record.
That is my very sarcastic point, who was the last winning coach they have had? I think it was Wannstedt..........They need to go after Mike Shula at the end of this season....he would be good for the fans, and probably not a bad coach.
They may do just that. The Dolphins are suffering from a cycle of suck for a few years, clean house. Suck for another few years, clean house. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
The problems in Miami stem from the one thing that you can't change with an NFL team. You can change out the players, you can change out the coaching staff, and you can change out the front office personnel. What's the one thing you can't change? You can't change a bad OWNER, and that's what's been going on in Miami for YEARS now.
Quote from: Locutus on October 05, 2015, 01:27:06 PM
They may do just that. The Dolphins are suffering from a cycle of suck for a few years, clean house. Suck for another few years, clean house. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
The problems in Miami stem from the one thing that you can't change with an NFL team. You can change out the players, you can change out the coaching staff, and you can change out the front office personnel. What's the one thing you can't change? You can't change a bad OWNER, and that's what's been going on in Miami for YEARS now.
That is precisely the same problem the Redskins have! :rant:
Quote from: Bo D on October 05, 2015, 01:50:53 PM
That is precisely the same problem the Redskins have! :rant:
Yup! My uncle is a long-suffering Redskins fan. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on October 05, 2015, 01:27:06 PM
You can't change a bad OWNER, and that's what's been going on in Miami for YEARS now.
Bingo! Great point!
;D :yes:
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12108816_10153727734294468_713403462963266310_n.jpg?oh=9536a4c9ad09ad19b7f9c99e4406457a&oe=56965F8F)
;D
I will say this; Hassle-Hack surprised me!
They managed to get the W last night.....barely.
Quote from: Locutus on October 09, 2015, 04:41:59 PM
They managed to get the W last night.....barely.
I was surprised to wake up to that fact at 0330 hours! :yes:
A win is a win, pretty or ugly, it goes in the W column!
True words!
True. But an ugly win does not provide hope for it to be joined by any others. . .
The fact is the Colts are now going outside of their own division, where the game gets taken up several notches. Notches this current lineup has not shown they even know are out there. . .
The bears look like crap.
The rams are being thrashed by the pack.
Go Pack!! 5-0!
I'll take it and hope for the best. Just enjoying the game.
Are you a Colts fan Anne?
Yes, mostly because they are close and Peyton Manning. I have never met Mr. Manning but know several people who have and all them tell me he is as nice as he seems to be. I was disappointed when he left, but I enjoy watching Mr. Luck play.
Anyone going to watch Atlanta crush the Ain'ts tonight? I normally like to watch football, but this game just doesn't interest me at all. Maybe I'll watch Auburn and Kentucky instead.
Quote from: Locutus on October 15, 2015, 04:22:14 PM
Anyone going to watch Atlanta crush the Ain'ts tonight? I normally like to watch football, but this game just doesn't interest me at all. Maybe I'll watch Auburn and Kentucky instead.
I doubt it. Doesn't sound too interesting....I don't know why, but I am kind of pulling for the Saints.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on October 15, 2015, 04:26:06 PM
I doubt it. Doesn't sound too interesting....I don't know why, but I am kind of pulling for the Saints.
I'm sure they would appreciate that Hank. It's a sad state of affairs when even the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ahead of you in the standings. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on October 15, 2015, 04:31:02 PM
I'm sure they would appreciate that Hank. It's a sad state of affairs when even the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ahead of you in the standings. ;D
It really is!
I think it is time for Sean Peyton to get a fresh start somewhere else.....
Watch that dumbass Stephen Ross hire him to coach the Dolphins next year. :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on October 15, 2015, 04:34:14 PM
Watch that dumbass Stephen Ross hire him to coach the Dolphins next year. :mad:
I'm calling Mike Shula as the next Dolphin Skipper......
Quote from: Henry Hawk on October 16, 2015, 08:27:34 AM
I'm calling Mike Shula as the next Dolphin Skipper......
Yeah, I remember you making that prognostication before. ;D
The Ghost of Shula haunted the fins this week. . .
The specter haunting the Colts remains in place. . . :icon_twisted:
The Fins kicked some ass. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on October 25, 2015, 06:49:09 PM
The Fins kicked some ass. :yes:
Indeed they did. I'm now hoping the Giants can spank some cowgirl ass. . . :icon_twisted:
Giants should win this. 1:43 left.
Not a spanking, but I will be happy with it anyway. . . :smile:
Me too. I hate the Cowgirls.
LMAO!! I just stepped out to run to Publix, and as I was standing by the meat section, I overheard someone shit talking the Colts and Pagano. :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on October 26, 2015, 07:48:53 PM
LMAO!! I just stepped out to run to Publix, and as I was standing by the meat section, I overheard someone shit talking the Colts and Pagano. :rotfl:
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
I hear the Colts just fired their offensive coordinator. . . And so it begins. . .
Yep!
http://www.wthr.com/story/30428617/colts-terminate-pep-hamilton-as-offensive-coordinator (http://www.wthr.com/story/30428617/colts-terminate-pep-hamilton-as-offensive-coordinator)
Next???
Seems the bloodletting doesn't even wait until the end of the season these days.
Quote from: Locutus on November 03, 2015, 07:14:28 PM
Seems the bloodletting doesn't even wait until the end of the season these days.
Grigson or Pagano? IMHO Grigson is guilty of the more egregious mistakes. . . But then I am not a pill popping addict. . .
Go Colts!
Quote from: Locutus on November 08, 2015, 05:00:37 PM
Go Colts!
Clearly the ref's are turnig a blind eye to infractions by the Colts. . . :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 08, 2015, 05:24:07 PM
Clearly the ref's are turnig a blind eye to infractions by the Colts. . . :mad:
Clearly, Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib tried to give Allen a blind eye...........the prick should be tossed out of the league.
The Colts played fantastic against one of the best last night. They deserve the praise.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 09, 2015, 08:56:44 AM
Clearly, Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib tried to give Allen a blind eye...........the prick should be tossed out of the league.
One game suspension.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000576617/article/aqib-talib-faces-onegame-suspension-for-eyepoke
Quote from: Locutus on November 09, 2015, 03:45:33 PM
One game suspension.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000576617/article/aqib-talib-faces-onegame-suspension-for-eyepoke
It doesn't surprise me that is all he got, but he should be tossed out of the league.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 09, 2015, 03:57:59 PM
It doesn't surprise me that is all he got, but he should be tossed out of the league.
Yeah that was clearly intentional, despite Kubiak's claims to the contrary.
Quote from: Locutus on November 09, 2015, 03:59:59 PM
Yeah that was clearly intentional, despite Kubiak's claims to the contrary.
Kubiak should be pissed, that may have cost them the game....it would have been a long shot, but Manning has done it several times...but that dickhead blew any chance they had by his actions........
Quote from: Locutus on November 09, 2015, 03:45:33 PM
One game suspension.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000576617/article/aqib-talib-faces-onegame-suspension-for-eyepoke
That is horses shit. Pure, unadulterated horse shit.
You could see the anger and frustration in Manning's face as he understood the ramifications of that crap. . .
One game? That asshat should have been suspended for at least three, and fined the equivalent of 6 games salary for his egregious disregard for the safety of another player, and his interjection into a situation he was not involved in in the first place. :mad:
Like I said last year, WWF baby. . . :rolleyes:
Andrew Luck out 2-6 weeks with a lacerated kidney. :spooked:
Quote from: Locutus on November 10, 2015, 03:20:04 PM
Andrew Luck out 2-6 weeks with a lacerated kidney. :spooked:
WOW! I just heard this too. I thought it looked as if he was holding his lower back after the game when he was congratulating everyone.....
Crap! Although, Matt Hasslebeck did a great job filling in this year.....fortunately, the Colts are in sucky division.......
That blows, it seemed like Luck was starting to get in stride with things.......he is a fun QB to watch when he is in the groove.
The only good thing about it is they said it would heal on its own. No surgery required. No surgery is always a good thing. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on November 10, 2015, 03:20:04 PM
Andrew Luck out 2-6 weeks with a lacerated kidney. :spooked:
And torn abdomen muscle as well. . .
I said it before and I will say it again; until the Colts do something about that leaking like a sieve offensive line, they are destined to tear through quarterbacks, even great quarterbacks, like they are a dime a dozen. That is the root cause for Manning's decline and ongoing health challenges, and will be the end of Luck's career. And that asshat Grigson needs to be fired over it too! :rant:
Manning and the Broncos are getting manhandled by KC. . .
I've never seen Manning look so bad in his career! :spooked:
Manning is toast after this season. I sure hope he doesn't pull a Favre and try to stay past his expiration date.
Yeah me too, I think it is hard for these guys to give it up....they have been doing this practically ALL of their life.
It is hard enough being a fan watching these greats bring their careers to an end.
Quote from: Locutus on November 16, 2015, 11:47:45 AM
Manning is toast after this season. I sure hope he doesn't pull a Favre and try to stay past his expiration date.
He's toast right now. If he stays the rest of the season he'll be burnt toast.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 16, 2015, 01:22:23 PM
Yeah me too, I think it is hard for these guys to give it up....they have been doing this practically ALL of their life.
It is hard enough being a fan watching these greats bring their careers to an end.
Don't feel too bad for him. I hear he's being courted as the head coach for the Vols next year, and if he does well you can bet your ass the NFL will come calling.
He's got enough money and credibility to allow him to do whatever the hell he wants with the rest of his life. Even if that is never work another day in his life.
But I certainly relate to how you feel about it. He has been an absolute pleasure to watch, and despite his lack of SB rings, you cannot argue with his success. . . Well you can but unless you're wearing multiple rings yourself, it'd be a hollow argument. . . :wink:
Shitty football weekend.
Colts are sucking hard; in fact I'd say they are life support. . .
Manning is sidelined as well. . . (probably a good thing though).
I haven't seen a damned thing good about it thus far. . .
How about them colts ;)
How about them Cowgirls! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Jerry's kids are getting taken to the woodshed! :biggrin:
Oh. . . and Romo? OUT! Broken collar bone II! The cowgirls are toast. . .
GO PACK!
Pack sucked again last night. :mad:
What a confusing season.....
All these "Military Salutes" the teams are conducting before each game this season are pissing me off. . .
Why does our DOD spend all those millions with these frigging teams to get them to conduct these salutes? If they aren't sincere, (which anyone connected with the NFL will tell you that they aren't), then why do them in the first place?
This fucking false patriotism will be the death of this nation. . . :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 29, 2015, 06:41:18 PM
All these "Military Salutes" the teams are conducting before each game this season are pissing me off. . .
Why does our DOD spend all those millions with these frigging teams to get them to conduct these salutes? If they aren't sincere, (which anyone connected with the NFL will tell you that they aren't), then why do them in the first place?
This fucking false patriotism will be the death of this nation. . . :mad:
I agree, but for me, I STILL enjoy any tribute to our military and those who serve. It is a shame that more organizations, such as "Colts" cannot merely contribute it's own funding to pay tribute........our DOD should NOT be spending ONE fricking penny on this. THAT is a CRIME. Who authorizes such a thing to happen?
BTW, how bout them Colts!! :yes: Chuck Pagano, IS the reason they are not falling apart and are slowing improving every week. THAT in my opinion is tremendous coaching.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 27, 2015, 01:51:08 PM
What a confusing season.....
Indeed! The Redskins share first place in the NFC East with 5-6 record???!!!
Quote from: Bo D on November 30, 2015, 09:38:38 AM
Indeed! The Redskins share first place in the NFC East with 5-6 record???!!!
They might stay there too. Especially with Romo out for the season.
Quote from: Locutus on November 30, 2015, 12:14:07 PM
They might stay there too. Especially with Romo out for the season.
That division is about as nutty as the Colts..........Colts are tied with Texans at 6-5.
In other news:
"Nothing can deter Tim Tebow from his very public vow of chastity-not even a former Miss Universe.
According to New York Daily News, the Mile-High Messiah has been ditched by his girlfriend of late, the perilously alluring Olivia Culpo. While most men would kill for a shot in the dark with the 2012 Miss Universe, Tebow wasn't fazed.
Sources say that he stuck to his guns and refused advances made by Culpo, whose taut physique and stunning face are apparently no match for the glory of abstinence. The sultry pageant winner called it quits after two months, when she realized she was fighting an unwinnable battle.
While we could have seen this split coming, Olivia has done the impossible before. Rumor has it that she's the reason Disney's Nick Jonas removed his purity ring and publicly denounced his vow of chastity. He's now starring in a Ryan Murphy show.
We have got to give it up to Tebow and his ironclad virginity. We couldn't imagine how trying it would be to resist this:"
(http://www.maxim.com/sites/default/files/styles/custom_crop/public/editor/2015/11/olivia-culpo-tim-tebow-sex-main.jpg)
:rotfl:
http://www.maxim.com/entertainment/sports/article/miss-universe-tebow-sex-2015-11
:spooked:
;D
I wonder if Exterminator would hit that. :biggrin:
How. About. Those. BRONCOS! :big grin:
I said to my wife last night, just before I retired for the evening, "I wish the Broncos could beat the (gag) Patriots and ruin their perfect season quest".
So let it be said, so let it be done! 8) :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Cast that spell on the Panthers next week. Although it probably won't work since they're playing the Ain'ts.
Speaking of the Panthers, I think they'll likely go undefeated as this is their remaining schedule:
- Saints
- Falcons
- Giants
- Falcons
- Buccaneers
Four divisional games out of their 5 remaining and they're in a shitty division.
:rolleyes:
Quote from: Locutus on November 30, 2015, 05:45:02 PM
Cast that spell on the Panthers next week. Although it probably won't work since they're playing the Ain'ts.
Unfortunately I believe it would not work. And from the looks of their remaining schedule I don't see a team there that has an ice-cubes chance in hell of hanging an "L" on their asses either.
Saints
Falcons
Giants
Falcons
Tampa Bay. . .
I see (gag) Brady's "perfect season" going to the Panthers this year. . . Although we will see what happens in the post season. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 30, 2015, 07:38:52 PM
Unfortunately I believe it would not work. And from the looks of their remaining schedule I don't see a team there that has an ice-cubes chance in hell of hanging an "L" on their asses either.
Saints
Falcons
Giants
Falcons
Tampa Bay. . .
I see (gag) Brady's "perfect season" going to the Panthers this year. . . Although we will see what happens in the post season. :yes:
I think I said that exact same thing. :razz: ;D
Quote from: Locutus on November 30, 2015, 05:52:09 PM
Speaking of the Panthers, I think they'll likely go undefeated as this is their remaining schedule:
- Saints
- Falcons
- Giants
- Falcons
- Buccaneers
Four divisional games out of their 5 remaining and they're in a shitty division.
:rolleyes:
Quote from: Locutus on November 30, 2015, 07:58:18 PM
I think I said that exact same thing. :razz: ;D
Yeah. I spent the day surrounded by repugnicans, so I must've picked up the redundancy bug. :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on November 30, 2015, 08:19:01 PM
Yeah. I spent the day surrounded by repugnicans, so I must've picked up the redundancy bug. :biggrin:
See the Hawk flying around anywhere? ;D
Quote from: Locutus on November 30, 2015, 08:22:46 PM
See the Hawk flying around anywhere? ;D
Funny you should ask that. I've seen two; one yesterday and one today. . . :icon_twisted:
:rotfl:
The Dolts have a quarterback issue; 3 on the payroll and all 3 on the injured reserve list. They brought a 4th into the fold this week, and it is just a matter of time before he too is lame. . .
The number 1 task for the offseason for this team has not changed; bolster the offensive line and protect your quarterback! :yes: :yes: :yes:
Their consistent and purposeful failure to do so is what drove Manning's neck problem and has put 3 others onto the sideline this season.
They can still mathematically make the playoffs though. :razz: :biggrin: Not likely to happen, but mathematically possible.
NFC playoff teams are set. All that's left to be determined is seeding.
IF they make it they will be, once again, one and done. . . :yes:
I think the Packers will be one and done as well. Although they may get one win depending on who they play on wildcard weekend. I think the NFC representative this year will be the Arizona Cardinals.
Quote from: Locutus on December 28, 2015, 06:37:38 PM
I think the Packers will be one and done as well. Although they may get one win depending on who they play on wildcard weekend. I think the NFC representative this year will be the Arizona Cardinals.
After what I saw against AZ yesterday out of the Packers, I agree on all points! :yes:
The only question left is whether or not (gag) the patriots are in. . .
And I see Al JIZZera had to drag Peyton Manning through the mud with a complete and utter lie based upon the "testimony" of an intern that did not even work at the medical facility Peyton and his wife were being seen at. . .
I hope he sues the living hell out of those scumbags! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
We'll have to see if these allegations will have any effect on their play tonight. If Denver loses these last two games, the Squealers get in. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on December 28, 2015, 06:48:26 PM
We'll have to see if these allegations will have any effect on their play tonight. If Denver loses these last two games, the Squealers get in. :yes:
Yeah, and the Dolts are out of it barring a LONG string of losses / wins by that magical combination that must occur for them to make it. :big grin:
Quote from: Palehorse on December 28, 2015, 08:21:14 PM
Yeah, and the Dolts are out of it barring a LONG string of losses / wins by that magical combination that must occur for them to make it. :big grin:
Yup. They're "none and done" for the season! :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 03, 2016, 04:42:15 PM
Yup. They're "none and done" for the season! :yes:
So now the question becomes, Who goes?
Will it be Pagano?
Will it be Grigson?
Will it be both?
Will the Giants fire Tom Coughlin?
Will the Bears fire John Fox? (And Cutler).
Will the Lions fire Jim Caldwell?
Who will Miami hire?
Will the Bills fire Rex Ryan?
Quote from: Palehorse on January 03, 2016, 04:45:45 PM
So now the question becomes, Who goes?
Will it be Pagano?
Will it be Grigson?
Will it be both?
Will the Giants fire Tom Coughlin?
Will the Bears fire John Fox? (And Cutler).
Will the Lions fire Jim Caldwell?
Who will Miami hire?
Will the Bills fire Rex Ryan?
And the Browns take first blood by firing both their Head Coach and General Manager.
Football time!
Go Chiefs!
Go Pack!
Quote from: Locutus on January 16, 2016, 04:32:39 PM
Football time!
Go Chiefs!
Go Pack!
Yup! I hope Brady gets punked !
It's funny sitting here watching the game. It's jet black dark there in New England. Yet here, the sun is still shining. ;D
Quote from: Palehorse on January 16, 2016, 05:09:20 PM
Yup! I hope Brady gets punked !
Not looking good so far. :mad:
That was a wild game but Cards prevailed over Green Bay
Carolina is kicking Seattle's ass. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 17, 2016, 02:06:37 PM
Carolina is kicking Seattle's ass. :yes:
It was closer than the 1st quarter of that game would have indicated. . . I missed the rest of it except for the last 3 minutes of quarter 4. Had to run out and do some vehicle maintenance and pick up a few things. . .
Now I'm getting anxious because Denver seems lethargic. . . :spooked:
The Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning are going to SuperBowl 50! 8)
Their defense rocked Brady's ass for all 4 quarters, and I took unabashed pleasure in seeing him slammed to the turf over, and over again! (They drew blood too). :icon_twisted:
My prediction is they will be playing Carolina; another team that has "earned" the trip to 50. (In my opinion).
I will not be disappointed if Arizona goes though. BA has done an awesome job with that team. . .
Man was that a nail biter?!!
I am so happy for Peyton!
This is the funniest video ever!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTzhPKSffU
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 24, 2016, 08:21:11 PM
Man was that a nail biter?!!
I am so happy for Peyton!
This is the funniest video ever!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTzhPKSffU
Yeah, the opposite of the Carolina game in which Cam Newton and company had their way with the Cardinals. (Cats eat birds!)
I'm hoping Super Bowl 50 is a shoot out that sees back and forth lead changes; ending with Manning getting his second ring. That would be a storybook ending to his career if this is the point where he chooses to get out and do something else.
I fear if they do not win, he'll go the Farve track of playing for yet another team and trying to get that ending. The fact is, if the doesn't get it in SB 50, he will not find a better team, at a better time again.
And the whole ignoring of the role their backup QB played in keeping them in the mix by putting up wins while Manning sat on the sidelines hurt, is just totally unacceptable. Not one single word of acknowledgement from anyone on the team was made. But the fact is if he isn't the starter next season, (the backup I mean), then he's going somewhere else. And that in my opinion would be a HUGE mistake on Denver's part. :yes:
They way Carolina looked yesterday, they'll beat the shit out of the Broncos. That Broncos D better be ready in two weeks.
Yeah, Karma will have its role in this matchup; and the Manning story is not the only one to be a candidate for influence within it.
Michael Oher, the one that the movie "The Blind Side" was based upon, is a member of the Carolina Panthers. So it would seem Karma has a choice to make.
Which one will it be? :smile:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 25, 2016, 05:05:06 PM
Yeah, the opposite of the Carolina game in which Cam Newton and company had their way with the Cardinals. (Cats eat birds!)
I'm hoping Super Bowl 50 is a shoot out that sees back and forth lead changes; ending with Manning getting his second ring. That would be a storybook ending to his career if this is the point where he chooses to get out and do something else.
I fear if they do not win, he'll go the Farve track of playing for yet another team and trying to get that ending. The fact is, if the doesn't get it in SB 50, he will not find a better team, at a better time again.
And the whole ignoring of the role their backup QB played in keeping them in the mix by putting up wins while Manning sat on the sidelines hurt, is just totally unacceptable. Not one single word of acknowledgement from anyone on the team was made. But the fact is if he isn't the starter next season, (the backup I mean), then he's going somewhere else. And that in my opinion would be a HUGE mistake on Denver's part. :yes:
I agree, I think it was kind of sad, had Brock Osweiler was not mentioned by anyone while the Lamar Hunt trophy was passed out.....Had this kid not come in and performed as he did, the bronco's would be on vacation right now.
I also agree that Manning needs to hang up his cleats after this game and head off to the broadcast booth or start his career in the coaching business. He has a great deal of pressure to become a 2 and 2 SB QB or a 1 and 3 SB QB.....his last chance to match his kid brothers SB rings.
Regardless, Peyton will go down as perhaps the greatest QB to ever play the game.....
btw, did anyone watch that goofy video I attached..............it makes me laugh every time I play it. ;D
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 26, 2016, 09:16:36 AM
I agree, I think it was kind of sad, had Brock Osweiler was not mentioned by anyone while the Lamar Hunt trophy was passed out.....Had this kid not come in and performed as he did, the bronco's would be on vacation right now.
I also agree that Manning needs to hang up his cleats after this game and head off to the broadcast booth or start his career in the coaching business. He has a great deal of pressure to become a 2 and 2 SB QB or a 1 and 3 SB QB.....his last chance to match his kid brothers SB rings.
Regardless, Peyton will go down as perhaps the greatest QB to ever play the game.....
btw, did anyone watch that goofy video I attached..............it makes me laugh every time I play it. ;D
It would seem the cat is out of the bag surrounding what Peyton plans to do at season's end; win or lose.
As ALL of our employers are so inclined, the NFL was snooping on Manning as he and Beli boy exchanged pleasantries after the game. And the video is all over the place revealing that Peyton indicated to Beli Boy that it "may be his last rodeo". So the retirement rumor may have some validation.
I did watch the video and I laughed. It was a bit "juvenile" though! :big grin:
Tony Dungy was inducted into the Hall of Fame yesterday. 8)
GO BRONCOS! WIN SUPERBOWL 50!
I'm going out to watch the Super Bowl, eat some food, and drink some beer. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on February 07, 2016, 01:52:11 PM
I'm going out to watch the Super Bowl, eat some food, and drink some beer. ;D
Grandkids just went home a little bit ago. I'm staying home to watch the Super Bowl, eat some food, and drink! :icon_twisted:
Enjoy!
Quote from: Locutus on February 07, 2016, 01:52:11 PM
I'm going out to watch the Super Bowl, eat some food, and drink some beer. ;D
We are having chips and salsa, pizza and other assorted junk food. I will just have to work out an extra 35 minutes tomorrow at the gym.
I know many say Lady Gaga did an outstanding job but personally I would prefer if they would let the Armed Services sing the National Anthem and save the pop singers for the half time show.
Oh sweet angel of death take me now. . . . Another shitty half-time show. Only difference between this one and the last 10-15, is they've been hawking it as being "almost time for the halftime show" since the end of the very first play! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on February 07, 2016, 08:34:21 PM
Oh sweet angel of death take me now. . . . Another shitty half-time show. Only difference between this one and the last 10-15, is they've been hawking it as being "almost time for the halftime show" since the end of the very first play! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
What was up with that? A whole lot of pushing for quite a mediocre show. Should have given more time to Bruno Mars. There's a guy on Twitter named God (@TheTweetofGod) who said, "I loved the Coldplay halftime show, except for the part with Coldplay. #SB50" :yes:
Halftime show sucked in my opinion.
Well despite his amazing talents, Cam Newton is going to end up winning the Tom Brady Award - for the most hated QB in the league.
This chump LOVES to show-off when he wins, but has a lot to learn about losing. I understand competitiveness and hating to lose has a lot to do with the make up of a winner........but, having class is something all of the greats learn to have. He doesn't have any at this point of his career....NONE, ZILCH, NADA.
With that being said, I certainly hope after Mr. Manning passed out his hugs and kisses, and drank several Budweisers...that he has come to the solid conclusion that NOW, is a GREAT time to retire his #18 Jersey, and find a new line of work to earn a few more million to add to his checking account.
BTW, HE is the epitome of what it takes to be a Classy athlete. Despite his poor performance in the victory, he played a HUGE role in the Bronco's achieving this win....and has every right to be proud.
Nice Job Peyton!! :yes:
and WOW....what a performance by the Bronco's Defense and a tip of the hat to Wade Phillips, who deserves much credit.
Outside of a miserable half time show and some stupid commercials........I was entertained quite well by SB 50! 8)
Quote from: AbbyTC on February 07, 2016, 09:27:43 PM
What was up with that? A whole lot of pushing for quite a mediocre show. Should have given more time to Bruno Mars. There's a guy on Twitter named God (@TheTweetofGod) who said, "I loved the Coldplay halftime show, except for the part with Coldplay. #SB50" :yes:
The sound left a WHOLE lot to be desired as a starter. It MIGHT have risen above my cat puking in entertainment value had they tried to get the sound right. . . But hell no.
It also kind of pissed me off that they felt obligated to trot out the militant T & A. . . :roll eyes:
There is no doubt what-so-ever that Denvers' defense carried Peyton Manning to his 2nd SB win in 50. Even he admitted that in several interviews I saw and read from him. He was basically a non-sequitor in the whole process outside of taking snaps. But he admitted that too, so I will give him props that are in my opinion earned.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on February 08, 2016, 04:32:44 PM
Well despite his amazing talents, Cam Newton is going to end up winning the Tom Brady Award - for the most hated QB in the league.
This chump LOVES to show-off when he wins, but has a lot to learn about losing. I understand competitiveness and hating to lose has a lot to do with the make up of a winner........but, having class is something all of the greats learn to have. He doesn't have any at this point of his career....NONE, ZILCH, NADA.
With that being said, I certainly hope after Mr. Manning passed out his hugs and kisses, and drank several Budweisers...that he has come to the solid conclusion that NOW, is a GREAT time to retire his #18 Jersey, and find a new line of work to earn a few more million to add to his checking account.
BTW, HE is the epitome of what it takes to be a Classy athlete. Despite his poor performance in the victory, he played a HUGE role in the Bronco's achieving this win....and has every right to be proud.
Nice Job Peyton!! :yes:
and WOW....what a performance by the Bronco's Defense and a tip of the hat to Wade Phillips, who deserves much credit.
Outside of a miserable half time show and some stupid commercials........I was entertained quite well by SB 50! 8)
Cam Newton is one hell of an athlete, but he is young. Really young. And the whole time he was sitting there during the post game, his opponents in said post game were sitting well within earshot of him; trashing him and punking him verbally. He had one hell of a season, but despite his skills and talent, he has not had time to develop the character that he will need to carry him through such disappointment. And on the other side of this, perhaps it is a much needed lesson for him in how his own antics are perceived when he showboats and "celebrates" excessively.
I've known Denvers' defense was #1 in the league for a reason, but what I did not know was that reason was Wade Phillips. I dislike the man. I think he is a sad sack of an individual; or was at least in his time with the Cowgirls. But this season he showed me and the rest of the world what he is capable of if given the talent to play the roles that are needed to make it happen. I am pleasantly surprised at what he has done with Denver, and I sincerely hope he can build upon this to achieve greater things.
I also know first-hand, just how much experience plays a role in championship matches such as the Super Bowl. Talent can enable an individual to achieve great things, and if they are a member of team whose members also possess talent, the sky is the limit. But take away experience and the seasoning it provides, and even talent can be overcome. I think the Broncos showed us that yesterday.
I am absolutely pleased that the stars ( or planets) aligned and have provided Peyton Manning with a best case scenario within which to exit on top from his chosen profession. And exit I do believe he will, as a player. 200th career win puts him in front of Farve and in the all time category at number 1. (Just 1 in front of Farve).
His 2nd SB win is the second jewel needed to cap a career that is overflowing with records held by this man. And I strongly believe he realizes it is a young mans' game and he is no longer a young man. I could see it in the grimaces on his face with each and every single throw he made yesterday. (Which were far below what he would have done 15 years ago).
Cam Newton may very well break a few of those records in his career, but not unless he learns that in order to achieve longevity in his chosen profession he has to exercise discretion in choosing to run, and to slide early to avoid potentially career ending/limiting injuries like those Manning himself has endured.
The regret I feel in knowing that I just watched the very last game of the man I consider the very best quarterback of my lifetime, is that it took so long for a defensive line and offensive line to be assembled around him in his career. Not until the final season did he get the teammates he so richly deserved all along. Imagine what he could have achieved if they had been there for the lions share of his career! And that is a shame, but despite it all he had a hall of fame career anyway.
What will he do next? That's anyones' guess I suppose and there is no shortage of speculation around that. Being a Pizza Guy is likely the least amongst the possibilities though; in my opinion. I just wonder how long it is going to take for the coaching offers to start rolling in from the various teams?
And yeah, I've heard all of the speculation surrounding NFL Team Ownership. I personally don't think that's in the cards, but if it is it will likely be Tennessee that he places into his portfolio. Back to where he started.
I just hope he can physically and mentally stick around the sport long enough to pass along his talent to several generations of young players and coaches in some capacity. If he doesn't the league and the sport itself is losing a tremendous opportunity in my opinion. No announcer role for this man. The sport still needs him!
I agree PH and especially your synopsis about Cam Newton. He showed that as gifted as he is, he needs to learn how to be a good sport and some humility. All he showed was he was a spoiled athlete.
The Denver Broncos say that Peyton Manning will announce his retirement from the NFL, as a player, Monday March 7, 2016.
Here's alink to an article that more or less confirms it without saying so:
http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Peyton-Manning-A-career-by-the-numbers/23864071-79f8-4abb-a1fd-f1ce7d6eed57?utm_content=bufferc135a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer (http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Peyton-Manning-A-career-by-the-numbers/23864071-79f8-4abb-a1fd-f1ce7d6eed57?utm_content=bufferc135a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)
I read that Denver didn't want him back. We all know he done. :yes:
Quote from: The Troll on March 06, 2016, 03:14:50 PM
I read that Denver didn't want him back. We all know he done. :yes:
I believe all of that is pure speculation on the part of the media and arm-chair head coaches across the nation.
He has intended to retire all along, and the first tell was when he wished the Pats coach well and his employer (NFL) leaked it by eavesdropping on what the two of them said. . . Then let it out. . .
Well it is official. Peyton Manning has retired as a player.
I got the opportunity to finally watch the entire press conference via the Denver Broncos web-site, and what a fascinating hour it was, with Elway and company singing his praises and telling a few private tales of the recruitment and final year. I saw nothing but genuine appreciation and respect from all that spoke; except the media.
Then when Peyton spoke, and persevered through the emotional storm that threatened to overtake him several times along the way, he handled it all by thanking everyone involved, all along the way, for helping him perfect his craft and supporting him even through the rough times.
Then the Q & A came and of course one media jackhole had to try to piss all over the party; but as usual Manning handled it with class and made an open and shut statement that ended with a Forrest Gump quote, "That's all I have to say about that."
I thought I'd be sad for him but I am not. He clearly has his priorities in order and I have no doubt he will land somewhere within football operations somewhere.
And given his statement of thanks included Jim Irsay, I would not entirely rule out the Colts organization as a possible landing spot for his next endeavor. He has said many times publicly that he loves Indianapolis, it's fans, and the city itself; so it would not surprise me to see Peyton show up not just within the ring of honor at the luke, but on the payroll somewhere within the organization.
A Colts celebration is set for March 18th, so stay tuned. . . I'm betting he shows up and if they open it to the public, watch how downtown Indy gets mobbed with Colts fans and Peyton Manning fans. :smile:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 07, 2016, 08:02:14 PM
Well it is official. Peyton Manning has retired as a player.
I got the opportunity to finally watch the entire press conference via the Denver Broncos web-site, and what a fascinating hour it was, with Elway and company singing his praises and telling a few private tales of the recruitment and final year. I saw nothing but genuine appreciation and respect from all that spoke; except the media.
Then when Peyton spoke, and persevered through the emotional storm that threatened to overtake him several times along the way, he handled it all by thanking everyone involved, all along the way, for helping him perfect his craft and supporting him even through the rough times.
Then the Q & A came and of course one media jackhole had to try to piss all over the party; but as usual Manning handled it with class and made an open and shut statement that ended with a Forrest Gump quote, "That's all I have to say about that."
I thought I'd be sad for him but I am not. He clearly has his priorities in order and I have no doubt he will land somewhere within football operations somewhere.
And given his statement of thanks included Jim Irsay, I would not entirely rule out the Colts organization as a possible landing spot for his next endeavor. He has said many times publicly that he loves Indianapolis, it's fans, and the city itself; so it would not surprise me to see Peyton show up not just within the ring of honor at the luke, but on the payroll somewhere within the organization.
A Colts celebration is set for March 18th, so stay tuned. . . I'm betting he shows up and if they open it to the public, watch how downtown Indy gets mobbed with Colts fans and Peyton Manning fans. :smile:
I agree. I watched his announcement and he handled all.of it with such grace.
Quote from: Palehorse on March 07, 2016, 08:02:14 PM
Well it is official. Peyton Manning has retired as a player.
I got the opportunity to finally watch the entire press conference via the Denver Broncos web-site, and what a fascinating hour it was, with Elway and company singing his praises and telling a few private tales of the recruitment and final year. I saw nothing but genuine appreciation and respect from all that spoke; except the media.
Then when Peyton spoke, and persevered through the emotional storm that threatened to overtake him several times along the way, he handled it all by thanking everyone involved, all along the way, for helping him perfect his craft and supporting him even through the rough times.
Then the Q & A came and of course one media jackhole had to try to piss all over the party; but as usual Manning handled it with class and made an open and shut statement that ended with a Forrest Gump quote, "That's all I have to say about that."
I thought I'd be sad for him but I am not. He clearly has his priorities in order and I have no doubt he will land somewhere within football operations somewhere.
And given his statement of thanks included Jim Irsay, I would not entirely rule out the Colts organization as a possible landing spot for his next endeavor. He has said many times publicly that he loves Indianapolis, it's fans, and the city itself; so it would not surprise me to see Peyton show up not just within the ring of honor at the luke, but on the payroll somewhere within the organization.
A Colts celebration is set for March 18th, so stay tuned. . . I'm betting he shows up and if they open it to the public, watch how downtown Indy gets mobbed with Colts fans and Peyton Manning fans. :smile:
I was going to post something, but I think you said it. :yes: 8)
I now wonder how long he gets to live. :confused: After playing football for almost 20 years, he surly must have a beat and used up body. :yes:
Quote from: The Troll on March 08, 2016, 06:08:27 PM
I now wonder how long he gets to live. :confused: After playing football for almost 20 years, he surly must have a beat and used up body. :yes:
He played a lot longer than 20 years. He played in High school, college, and the pros for 18; and who know how much and where before high school? I've seen home movies of him and Eli tossing the pigskin and wearing equipment before they were ever old enough to go to school. That is a long stretch to be exposed to CTE inducing injury as well as the usual suspects of broken bones that attract arthritis like a magnet later in life.
He's at the bare minimum going to have a great big pain in the neck until his expiration date, that is for sure. Hopefully the good karma he has generously spread all along his path will come back to him ten-fold when he needs it most.
Quote from: Palehorse on March 08, 2016, 07:04:49 PM
He played a lot longer than 20 years. He played in High school, college, and the pros for 18; and who know how much and where before high school? I've seen home movies of him and Eli tossing the pigskin and wearing equipment before they were ever old enough to go to school. That is a long stretch to be exposed to CTE inducing injury as well as the usual suspects of broken bones that attract arthritis like a magnet later in life.
He's at the bare minimum going to have a great big pain in the neck until his expiration date, that is for sure. Hopefully the good karma he has generously spread all along his path will come back to him ten-fold when he needs it most.
:thumbsup:
I don't want to run this into the ground, but after some very careful consideration I've determined the thing I admire the most about Peyton Manning.
Everybody knows about his records, his achievements, his highly admirable philanthropy; I myself have posted about those things many times herein. We've all read the stories and seen the spots; especially lately. I admire those things as well, but the one thing I admire the most about him is something that has slowly crept into the publics view over the last 5 years or so.
It was hardly noticeable to most people I am sure, but I saw it. And then I watched for it and there it was, time after time, and without fail at each and every milestone moment in the last 5 years. It was there post game at super bowl 50, when his very last game was won and he clutched the coveted prize. And it was clear to me that despite his self proclaimed reverence for the game, there is indeed something that means far more to him.
It was there yesterday as he made one of the hardest choices of his life on a world-wide stage. And I suspect it will always be there.
What is it?
His two children.
What man of his stature takes his children, his 5 year old twins, along for the ride at each and every milestone moment. What man unflinchingly lets the world see the fact his children are shy and unsure of themselves, but obviously absolutely trusting of their father? What man puts aside his personal preferences and openly and willingly shares the spotlight he has earned with his children all along the path?
What man has given 2 five year old twins experiences and memories that will last them a life-time?
Peyton Manning is a father, and it is very clear to me that he puts them first and foremost within his life.
I absolutely admire him for that. Family first. We all would love to be able to do that, but few of us can, or will.
Well done sir. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 08, 2016, 08:04:32 PM
I don't want to run this into the ground, but after some very careful consideration I've determined the thing I admire the most about Peyton Manning.
Everybody knows about his records, his achievements, his highly admirable philanthropy; I myself have posted about those things many times herein. We've all read the stories and seen the spots; especially lately. I admire those things as well, but the one thing I admire the most about him is something that has slowly crept into the publics view over the last 5 years or so.
It was hardly noticeable to most people I am sure, but I saw it. And then I watched for it and there it was, time after time, and without fail at each and every milestone moment in the last 5 years. It was there post game at super bowl 50, when his very last game was won and he clutched the coveted prize. And it was clear to me that despite his self proclaimed reverence for the game, there is indeed something that means far more to him.
It was there yesterday as he made one of the hardest choices of his life on a world-wide stage. And I suspect it will always be there.
What is it?
His two children.
What man of his stature takes his children, his 5 year old twins, along for the ride at each and every milestone moment. What man unflinchingly lets the world see the fact his children are shy and unsure of themselves, but obviously absolutely trusting of their father? What man puts aside his personal preferences and openly and willingly shares the spotlight he has earned with his children all along the path?
What man has given 2 five year old twins experiences and memories that will last them a life-time?
Peyton Manning is a father, and it is very clear to me that he puts them first and foremost within his life.
I absolutely admire him for that. Family first. We all would love to be able to do that, but few of us can, or will.
Well done sir. :yes:
😊 I don't know the Mannings, but I know a couple people who do and they have both commented on how he and his wife love and treat their children.
Indianapolis will place a statue of Peyton Manning in front of the stadium that he built; Lucas Oil Stadium.
The number 18 will never be worn by another Colt ever again, as that number is retired.
So sayeth Jim Irsay.
He stopped short of inducting him into the ring of honor. . .
But Peyton himself gave a very long speech full of memories, appreciation, and love for the teams owner, his teammates, and most of all the fans; moved near tears as he spoke of the stands filled with jerseys, "the most of any NFL stadium, in my opinion", he said. . .
He also expressed a very strong opinion that the 10 year anniversary celebration of the Colts Super Bowl Victory, which he was at the helm for, be held during a game against the Bears and involve the attendance of all his teammates on that 2006=2007 Team; including him, and he promised to attend. Live. On television. And in front of a whole bunch of Colt and Manning fans that were watching intently. (Including yours truly via my work computer at lunch).
A lot of speculation around him taking an announcer/on air personality role is out there, and rumors of he and his family house hunting near Hartford Connecticut are out there. . . But he still owns a home in the Indianapolis area too. . . so?????
Reminiscent of the Chicago Bulls and that teams acknowledgment of Michael Jordan's contribution to that teams championships.
Nice to see him back in town. And nice to see, at least in public, that he and Irsay appear to be as close as they ever were. He even wore a horseshoe on the lapel of his suit and stated he will always be a Colt. Far more of a statement of allegiance than the one he made in Denver at his retirement announcement. And you could feel that he truly meant that. :smile:
Colin Kaepernick is an idiot. He has no idea what a hypocrite he is given the disparity between what he says and what his life is. :rolleyes:
His sponsorship dollars will go down now too.
Quote from: Locutus on August 28, 2016, 08:25:01 PM
His sponsorship dollars will go down now too.
What an asshat. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on August 28, 2016, 08:23:40 PM
Colin Kaepernick is an idiot. He has no idea what a hypocrite he is given the disparity between what he says and what his life is. :rolleyes:
Guess what else, if you don't already know, his parents are white. Supposedly his dad walked out on his mom after he was born. If that is true wonder what his parents think about the way he's acting.
Quote from: me on August 28, 2016, 09:10:32 PM
Guess what else, if you don't already know, his parents are white. Supposedly his dad walked out on his mom after he was born. If that is true wonder what his parents think about the way he's acting.
Yes, he was adopted and raised by a white couple. What a douche... :rolleyes:
Quote from: Exterminator on August 29, 2016, 09:13:45 AM
Yes, he was adopted and raised by a white couple. What a douche... :rolleyes:
Yes, because his dad walked out on his mom but they are still his parents, they raised him. :rolleyes:
Quote from: me on August 29, 2016, 01:17:54 PM
Yes, because his dad walked out on his mom but they are still his parents, they raised him. :rolleyes:
His paternal father was out of the picture before he was even born.
Quote from: Exterminator on August 29, 2016, 01:25:25 PM
His paternal father was out of the picture before he was even born.
Well duh.......Does that not mean he walked out on his mom? Whether it was before or after he was born he wasn't there, she put him up for adoption, a white couple adoped him and, therefore, are his parents.
Quote from: me on August 28, 2016, 09:10:32 PM
Guess what else, if you don't already know, his parents are white. Supposedly his dad walked out on his mom after he was born. If that is true wonder what his parents think about the way he's acting.
Quote from: me on August 29, 2016, 03:25:36 PM
Well duh.......Does that not mean he walked out on his mom? Whether it was before or after he was born he wasn't there, she put him up for adoption, a white couple adoped him and, therefore, are his parents.
You sure you're not a racist? :confused:
Quote from: Locutus on August 29, 2016, 03:51:39 PM
You sure you're not a racist? :confused:
Positive. I mentioned it because I wonder how they feel about what he's doing and his attitude. He is the racist one here.
Quote from: me on August 29, 2016, 04:20:44 PM
Positive. I mentioned it because I wonder how they feel about what he's doing and his attitude. He is the racist one here.
What does the color of his adoptive parents have to do with him? I know whites who have adopted black and mixed children and blacks who have adopted white children. Just because he disrespected the flag doesn't mean he is a racist. I knew a kid growing up who wouldn't stand for the flag, he is white and it was against his religion to pledge allegiance to a flag and to say under God. He was no more a racist than I am. It shows disrespect to me not racism.
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on August 30, 2016, 06:45:14 AM
What does the color of his adoptive parents have to do with him? I know whites who have adopted black and mixed children and blacks who have adopted white children. Just because he disrespected the flag doesn't mean he is a racist. I knew a kid growing up who wouldn't stand for the flag, he is white and it was against his religion to pledge allegiance to a flag and to say under God. He was no more a racist than I am. It shows disrespect to me not racism.
As I said in a previous post I WONDER HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT WHAT HE DID!!!!! Got that????? You all want so badly to make something out of everything I post you're making idiots out of yourselves.
Quote from: me on August 30, 2016, 11:05:13 AM
As I said in a previous post I WONDER HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT WHAT HE DID!!!!! Got that????? You all want so badly to make something out of everything I post you're making idiots out of yourselves.
No, you are doing that quite well yourself. You are the one who is making something out of the fact that he is adopted and by a white couple. The color of his skin doesn't matter. He is an adult and parent/s can not control what their adult children do and say.
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on August 30, 2016, 11:47:36 AM
No, you are doing that quite well yourself. You are the one who is making something out of the fact that he is adopted and by a white couple. The color of his skin doesn't matter. He is an adult and parent/s can not control what their adult children do and say.
Look it was a slap in the face to them by him saying what he did any way you look at it. I AM NOT RACIST for the hundredth time but you sure like to insinuate that.
Quote from: me on August 30, 2016, 12:14:37 PM
Look it was a slap in the face to them by him saying what he did any way you look at it. I AM NOT RACIST for the hundredth time but you sure like to insinuate that.
It was racist of you when you made the claim that a white couple adopted him. Like I said, he is an adult and parent/s have no control over their adult children. Can you control what your kids do or say? No, you can't. Disrespectful yes, racist of him, no.
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on August 30, 2016, 12:18:31 PM
It was racist of you when you made the claim that a white couple adopted him. Like I said, he is an adult and parent/s have no control over their adult children. Can you control what your kids do or say? No, you can't. Disrespectful yes, racist of him, no.
Are they white??? Did they adopt him????? Go argue with Troll he's down to your level, I'm done.
Quote from: me on August 30, 2016, 12:20:50 PM
Are they white??? Did they adopt him????? Go argue with Troll he's down to your level, I'm done.
Yes, they adopted him and you are the one making an issue out of that. And yes, they are white. You should remember what you post.
Watch for a player named Josh Forrest. He is playing for the Rams. Had the privilege of knowing him when he was a kid and was a multi talented player in football and basketball. I believe he didn't start playing football until he was a Jr. in high school. I think he played running back for University of Kentucky.
Here's an interesting article on Kaepernick and his stance.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/29/sport/colin-kaepernick-flag-protest-has-history-trnd/index.html
Quote from: Locutus on August 30, 2016, 05:49:20 PM
Here's an interesting article on Kaepernick and his stance.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/29/sport/colin-kaepernick-flag-protest-has-history-trnd/index.html
Interesting article.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inzwAWOXlbg
Jeff Fisher has is right...
Quote from: Palehorse on August 28, 2016, 08:23:40 PM
Colin Kaepernick is an idiot. He has no idea what a hypocrite he is given the disparity between what he says and what his life is. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Locutus on August 28, 2016, 08:25:01 PM
His sponsorship dollars will go down now too.
Disclaimer: I don't care for Colin Kaepernick.
Read this and you might understand where he's coming from, that simply because he is in far better social/financial circumstances doesn't necessarily make him a hypocrite for either his actions or his speaking out, and that if he suffers social/financial repercussions for this it's an example of the racism ingrained into our society/system:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000691077/article/colin-kaepernick-explains-why-he-sat-during-national-anthem
Quote from: me on August 29, 2016, 04:20:44 PM
Positive. I mentioned it because I wonder how they feel about what he's doing and his attitude. He is the racist one here.
I'd absolutely love to see you try and back that one up!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on August 31, 2016, 07:34:41 AMJeff Fisher has is right...
Pffft! More blather from someone who has benefited from our racist system his entire life.
The flag is nothing but a piece of cloth, and if you want to imbue it with some mystical, magical, patriotic properties, then feel free to go ahead, but don't expect anyone/everyone else to agree, honor, or respect that. You don't have the authority or the power to make it so, and in any attempt to do so puts you crossing the boundary into invading others personal liberties.
The 'Star Spangled Banner' is a horrid song (and the best version being Jimi Hendrix's wherein you can hear the armaments and the screams of the dying and dead), and one person's expression of relief, set to the tune of an old English drinking song. As far as national anthems go, it's atrocious. 'America the Beautiful' should have replaced it long ago.
The idea of entwining the National Anthem and sports was racist and authoritarian from the get go. It should have never happened, and it's LONG past time the practice was done away with.
"Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel." - Samuel Johnson
Colts-Broncos coming up next! Should be a good game!
Quote from: Locutus on September 18, 2016, 04:12:57 PM
Colts-Broncos coming up next! Should be a good game!
Go Broncos!
The Squealers were handed their win today over Cincy. . . :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on September 18, 2016, 04:24:02 PM
The Squealers were handed their win today over Cincy. . . :rolleyes:
Yeah I saw that.
Quote from: Locutus on September 18, 2016, 04:27:45 PM
No longer i the Colts' camp? ;D
Not since they traded Manning. . . :no: :Irsay Sucks:
And the Dolts and Broncos are in a field goal duel to this point. :rolleyes:
Tie game! 13-13
23-13 Broncos with 10 to go in the 4th. 8)
Brady is out the first two games and the Colts lose. :biggrin:
They lost their second string today against the Dolphins too. Not sure for how long.
And the Dolts drop another one, (figuratively as well a literally), Losing to the defending Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos 34-20. :biggrin:
And the Dolts are trying to lose this game as well. . . Fumble-itus. :biggrin:
:colts: :colts: :colts: :colts: Guess what the Colt win. :clap: :yeah: :dance: :choo: :choo: :choo: :kitty:
Quote from: The Troll on September 25, 2016, 10:17:05 PM
:colts: :colts: :colts: :colts: Guess what the Colt win. :clap: :yeah: :dance: :choo: :choo: :choo: :kitty:
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. . .
The Dolts gave it away in London today. . . there's a surprise. . . :big grin:
Now the Cowgirls are getting' spanked i the 2nd quarter 14 zip. . . :big grin:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 02, 2016, 05:16:34 PM
The Dolts gave it away in London today. . . there's a surprise. . . :big grin:
Now the Cowgirls are getting' spanked i the 2nd quarter 14 zip. . . :big grin:
Cowboys are winning 21-17
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on October 02, 2016, 06:52:04 PM
Cowboys are winning 21-17
Yeah. And it is enough to make me want to :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
All over Jerry's kids.
Quote from: Palehorse on October 02, 2016, 06:56:13 PM
Yeah. And it is enough to make me want to :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
All over Jerry's kids.
I won't tell my husband. He is a big Cowboys fan. He can't stand Jerry Jones but likes the Cowboys. I am a Steelers fan.
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on October 02, 2016, 07:20:59 PM
I won't tell my husband. He is a big Cowboys fan. He can't stand Jerry Jones but likes the Cowboys. I am a Steelers fan.
I detest the cowgirls. . . Always have, always will. At least until Jerry sells them or lays down for the long dirt nap. :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 02, 2016, 07:25:51 PM
I detest the cowgirls. . . Always have, always will. At least until Jerry sells them or lays down for the long dirt nap. :mad:
I was a Peyton fan when he was with the Colts and Denver.
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on October 02, 2016, 07:29:33 PM
I was a Peyton fan when he was with the Colts and Denver.
I am swearing allegiance to no NFL team this season. None.
The squealers are spanking KC right now. . .
Well, time to turn in. Pittsburg and KC is a slaughter- 36 zip Squealers in the third. . .
The Dolts eked one out on the Bears. . . Guess that horse shoe is good for something after all eh? :rolleyes:
And the cowgirls are beating up on the Bengals 21-zip in the second quarter. . .
I am about over football already this season. . . Lackluster games, shitty teams, scumbag play-by-play and color commentary. . . :rolleyes:
The NFL ratings overall are down this season. Seems to be a problem across the board.
Quote from: Locutus on October 09, 2016, 06:02:09 PM
The NFL ratings overall are down this season. Seems to be a problem across the board.
Some percentage of it can likely be written off to the fact the NFL has been running around the country holding communities hostage in order to build new stadiums for its teams; taxing the crap out of them to pay for it all. Then they've moved a percentage of the games to the NFL Networks, which the fans have to pay extra for; except there is no extra income to pay for it with due to the overtaxation and wage depression going on in the country.
At least they didn't get shut out by the cowgirls. . . 28-7 in the 4th. . . :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 09, 2016, 07:02:48 PM
At least they didn't get shut out by the cowgirls. . . 28-7 in the 4th. . . :rolleyes:
Now 28-14
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on October 09, 2016, 07:21:59 PM
Final 28-14
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Finally. A game worth watching! Pack vs Giants on Sunday Night Football.
Go Pack! :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 09, 2016, 08:25:33 PM
Finally. A game worth watching! Pack vs Giants on Sunday Night Football.
Go Pack! :biggrin:
Oh yeah!! Go Packers!!
Let's go Packers!!
Go Pack!!
:biggrin:
Smells like cheese in here! :biggrin:
Packers win!! ;D
Quote from: Palehorse on October 09, 2016, 10:37:25 PM
:biggrin:
Smells like cheese in here! :biggrin:
Are you cutting the cheese again, Hoss. ;D :sos: :uncle: :spot: :dark:
The Dolts are self destructing against the Titans. A large number of pass interference calls in the 4th quarter, and a number of them highly questionable.
They win! 🏈🏈🏈
Quote from: Locutus on October 23, 2016, 04:28:59 PM
They win! 🏈🏈🏈
Yup. And now I have t gag my way through a patriots game. Screw it. I'm watching 007 movies the rest of the night. :yes:
14-10 Patriots at halftime.
Quote from: Locutus on October 23, 2016, 06:09:06 PM
14-10 Patriots at halftime.
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Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, then Specter it is!
This is the guy I would LOVE to see the Colts draft this year.........he just announced he will be leaving Stanford and skipping his senior year to enter the draft....
His name is Christian McCaffery........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi2zJ33Saeo
Check him out.......he is the kind of guy that can do everything but sell popcorn.
The Browns need him more than you do. :razz:
Quote from: Locutus on December 13, 2016, 01:02:32 PM
The Browns need him more than you do. :razz:
I can't argue with that...
but this kid could bring some excitement to the NFL...
Colts putting it to the Vikings.
Quote from: Locutus on December 18, 2016, 03:30:30 PM
Colts putting it to the Vikings.
Yeah. . . The Vikings suck though. :biggrin:
The bloodletting has started early again this year.
The Buffalo Bills gave Rex Ryan the ax today.
Quote from: Locutus on December 27, 2016, 05:36:22 PM
The bloodletting has started early again this year.
The Buffalo Bills gave Rex Ryan the ax today.
Yeah, I kind of figured that was coming last year. Surprised they waited so long to do it. :yes:
After falling from the number 4 rated defense in the league to 19th last year, I figured he was toast then.
Chuck Pagano is likely not too far behind him. :yes:
Yeah but Dallas is 12-2. Hahahaha. Thanks to Prescott and Bryant and hope they don't put Romo in if they get to Super Bowl
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on December 27, 2016, 06:01:22 PM
Yeah but Dallas is 12-2. Hahahaha. Thanks to Prescott and Bryant and hope they don't put Romo in if they get to Super Bowl
That would be a purely stupid move to put Romo back in, even if he were able to play.
The Cleveland Browns won a game! It's a Christmas miracle! :laugh:
Quote from: AbbyTC on December 27, 2016, 06:38:20 PM
The Cleveland Browns won a game! It's a Christmas miracle! :laugh:
And an even bigger miracle was the San Francisco 49ers got their
second win of the season this week too, so despite their win, Cleveland still retains the number one draft pick in April. :yes:
:pope:
Just not feeling it this season at all. Not in the slightest. :no:
I do believe I will be skipping the super bowl this year as well. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on December 27, 2016, 06:45:50 PM
Just not feeling it this season at all. Not in the slightest. :no:
I do believe I will be skipping the super bowl this year as well. . .
Aw, why not PH? I'm finally able to watch as much football as I like.
Quote from: Locutus on December 27, 2016, 06:23:22 PM
That would be a purely stupid move to put Romo back in, even if he were able to play.
He is able to play but I don't think he will unless it is the next game which doesn't count for anything for Dallas.
Quote from: AbbyTC on December 27, 2016, 06:46:43 PM
Aw, why not PH? I'm finally able to watch as much football as I like.
Don't really know. Typically I am in front of the set all day on Sunday at a minimum, but for whatever reason I just don't even have the slightest interest in it this year. I don't know if my summer long reconciliation with the sport of my youth, baseball, drove me from it or what. I just cannot watch it this year. At all.
The last 3 weeks we have not even watched the Colts play, so my wife is also under the spell of whatever it is. . .
I've been conflicted with the NFL for quite some time now, as I deeply disagree with its tactics of forcing the citizens of the cities in which its franchises play to fund the construction of palatial stadiums via taxation; and then raising ticket prices beyond the reach of the average blue collar workers that so loyally support them. None-the-less, I still watched every season until this one. . .
With the cowgirls doing so well this season I suppose I am not missing much though. And if Jerry's Kids get into the big show this year, whatever small likelihood there is of me watching the Super Bowl will be immediately eliminated. :yes:
49ers fired their GM. . . (Happy New Year). . . I wonder how long it will take for Pagano and / or Grigsons sacking to be announced? (Probably a few days in order to allow Irsay to get over his hangover. . . :rolleyes:
;D
Just got off the phone with a "highly connected" friend within the NFL, and he concurs with my prediction. Says the word is big time changes are coming to the Colts organization. . . :yes:
They'll have to bring back Peyton Manning to get my attention. . . :wink: :big grin:
Even Kravitz is expecting Pagano or Grigson to get the ax on black Monday. (Tomorrow).
The Monday after the last Sunday is when the blood tends to flow freely around the NFL. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 01, 2017, 08:59:07 PM
The Monday after the last Sunday is when the blood tends to flow freely around the NFL. ;D
Wonder what has-been coach they will be digging up to replace some of these guys? :confused:
Kubiac is gone from Denver.
Chargers fired McCoy. . .
They're not waiting for Monday eh? :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 01, 2017, 08:20:54 PM
Just got off the phone with a "highly connected" friend within the NFL, and he concurs with my prediction. Says the word is big time changes are coming to the Colts organization. . . :yes:
They'll have to bring back Peyton Manning to get my attention. . . :wink: :big grin:
Even Kravitz is expecting Pagano or Grigson to get the ax on black Monday. (Tomorrow).
Makes you wonder if they are going to do anything now...........why should there be a waiting period? Irsay should know IF he is going to fire by now. I don't see the point of a waiting period. Be man enough to SH!T or get off the pot!
Either of you think there's a possibility for Peyton Manning in the management structure there?
There's probably less stress for him in just doing the commentator gig. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 03, 2017, 07:23:59 AM
Either of you think there's a possibility for Peyton Manning in the management structure there?
There's probably less stress for him in just doing the commentator gig. :yes:
There are many rumors going around about Peyton becoming the GM. Supposedly Bill Polian may be part of the package. Polian has said numerous times that Manning would be an excellent GM and Polian is available to work along side him to do some mentoring.
I love this idea, but lets see if there is anything to it.
Getting interesting....
https://www.google.com/amp/www.stampedeblue.com/platform/amp/2017/1/1/14139368/marlin-jackson-provides-a-very-interesting-update-on-the-peyton-manning-and-colts-situation (https://www.google.com/amp/www.stampedeblue.com/platform/amp/2017/1/1/14139368/marlin-jackson-provides-a-very-interesting-update-on-the-peyton-manning-and-colts-situation)
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 03, 2017, 07:21:08 AM
Makes you wonder if they are going to do anything now...........why should there be a waiting period? Irsay should know IF he is going to fire by now. I don't see the point of a waiting period. Be man enough to SH!T or get off the pot!
You are talking about an addict. He likely has to clear his head, detox, and then think about it for a few days before making the call.
Clearly he's on the pills again, as it is evident in his appearance and demeanor.
His silence is deafening as he has tended to be like the Raging Cheeto when it comes to using to twitter to let the cat out of the bag. (I suspect both of them are heavily invested in that venue). :roll eyes:
Quote from: Locutus on January 03, 2017, 07:23:59 AM
Either of you think there's a possibility for Peyton Manning in the management structure there?
There's probably less stress for him in just doing the commentator gig. :yes:
My view says if they ask him he will do it; and clearly Irsay has to do something to pull back the quickly drifting fan base in Indianapolis. (Market analysis indicates that season ticket holders were dumping tickets in droves in the 2nd half of the season this year. Many of them counted themselves lucky to be able to get face value for their seats in the after market).
I believe that Peyton Manning would serve as a quick way to get a percentage of the drifters back into the fold; solidly. Manning has, and continues, to do great things in this community that are non-football related. (He still has a home here last I heard). As a result a lot of the locals would turn out just to support him, and the team by proxy, and the franchise and league as well.
If Irsay doesn't do something quick, I would say the franchise will be hiring Mayflower again within 2 years. . . :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 03, 2017, 03:16:29 PM
You are talking about an addict. He likely has to clear his head, detox, and then think about it for a few days before making the call.
Clearly he's on the pills again, as it is evident in his appearance and demeanor.
I know you HATE Irsay, and probably justifiably so....the bottom line for me is this: Since Jim has taken over the responsibilities he has won 213 games and lost only 139. That is a great football team. He has given us great athletes to cheer for such as: Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, Billy Brooks, Chris Hinton, Marshall Faulk, Eric Dickerson, Jim Harbaugh, Edgrin James, Mike Vanderjagt and Adam Vinatieri, along with Pat McAfee!!...some great coaches like Ted Marchibroda (sp) and Tony Dungy....A Super Bowl, which was awesome!....AFC South Division Championships - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014....
So, despite his many personal issues, I kind of DIG this guy, who manages to keep Indianapolis very well represented as an NFL city!!
I guess I will wait as I did during this past election, and see what results....I have faith, that the big blue machine is going to get real exciting once again, very soon.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 03, 2017, 04:19:39 PM
I know you HATE Irsay, and probably justifiably so....the bottom line for me is this: Since Jim has taken over the responsibilities he has won 213 games and lost only 139. That is a great football team. He has given us great athletes to cheer for such as: Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, Billy Brooks, Chris Hinton, Marshall Faulk, Eric Dickerson, Jim Harbaugh, Edgrin James, Mike Vanderjagt and Adam Vinatieri, along with Pat McAfee!!...some great coaches like Ted Marchibroda (sp) and Tony Dungy....A Super Bowl, which was awesome!....AFC South Division Championships - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014....
So, despite his many personal issues, I kind of DIG this guy, who manages to keep Indianapolis very well represented as an NFL city!!
I guess I will wait as I did during this past election, and see what results....I have faith, that the big blue machine is going to get real exciting once again, very soon.
I don't "hate" him, I just think he's a chip off the old block. His father was a raging alcoholic, prone to knee jerk reactions. (Mayflower). He was also a bully of the worst sort. (Money=power). Jim learned many things from that and it is the only reason the team has done as well as it has. What he failed to learn, (And it was the most important lesson for him personally), was how a substance abuser can never earn the respect of a community and its leadership, and that substance abuse leads to faulty thought processes and decisions. (Not to mention the increased odds of meeting an early demise).
He had a shitty childhood that was entirely the result of his fathers substance abuse, but he turned that into a learning experience by "cleaning up" the emotional turmoil and relationship wreckage his fathers idiocy created. It served him well until he himself became a substance abuser.
I'd love nothing more than to give him the benefit of the doubt and hope he can pull his head out of his ass and get back to being the smart and savvy franchise owner he
could be. The reality is he is a wealthy substance abuser and that is a lethal combination; his wealth enables his disease. How many times will he go through rehab before he finally hits the wall and croaks? It's just a matter of time. . .
I have no doubt he is a kind, generous, and smart man. He just lets his addictions ruin it all and run his life. (And shame on his inner circle for not exercising tough love with him).
:rant: The Colts have decided to retain Chuck Pagano and the rumor at this time, they will be keeping Grigson too!
Pagano, I can live with.......but Grigson MUST go, as far as I am concerned.......he is the worst GM the Colts has ever had........if you can't produce talent, the Coach can't produce a winning team.
How about that San Diego move going on now?!
The VERY thing every single "NFL City" is put through in order to keep their team; pay for a new palace for them to play within, or we're packing our shit and moving to another city that will. . . :mad: (In this case a city that already has an NFL Team - L.A.).
What a crock of crap. . . And they wonder why they're losing their fan base????? :mad: :mad: :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 12, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
How about that San Diego move going on now?!
The VERY thing every single "NFL City" is put through in order to keep their team; pay for a new palace for them to play within, or we're packing our shit and moving to another city that will. . . :mad: (In this case a city that already has an NFL Team - L.A.).
What a crock of crap. . . And they wonder why they're losing their fan base????? :mad: :mad: :mad:
I agree! Very disappointed in this news......LA is NOT a football city! I have heard that the Raiders as still interested in moving there too! I don't get it.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 13, 2017, 08:14:07 AM
I agree! Very disappointed in this news......LA is NOT a football city! I have heard that the Raiders as still interested in moving there too! I don't get it.
The Raiders will have to stay in Oakland now that the Chargers are moving. The Raiders would have had the option to move had the Chargers not made the move, but that option was removed once the Chargers' decision was made.
The Oakland Raiders will remain the Oakland Raiders.
This article in USA Today pretty much sums up how I feel about the whole thing.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2017/01/12/san-diego-chargers-los-angeles-relocate/96493552/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2017/01/12/san-diego-chargers-los-angeles-relocate/96493552/)
Hmmmmm.....
L.A. Dodgers logo on the left. Tampa Bay Lightning logo on the right.
(http://b.fssta.com/uploads/2017/01/011217-nfl-lightning-dodgers.vadapt.767.high.0.jpg)
New Chargers logo:
(http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/sites/csnma/files/mdzl_oph.jpg)
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2017, 09:21:46 AM
This article in USA Today pretty much sums up how I feel about the whole thing.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2017/01/12/san-diego-chargers-los-angeles-relocate/96493552/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2017/01/12/san-diego-chargers-los-angeles-relocate/96493552/)
Yep!! I agree with you Locutus!!! Good for SD!! They took a stand for what is right! Screw the NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!
That sport is going down hill real fast for me! I used to LOVE that game!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 13, 2017, 10:16:25 AM
Yep!! I agree with you Locutus!!! Good for SD!! They took a stand for what is right! Screw the NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!
That sport is going down hill real fast for me! I used to LOVE that game!
Well I'm still going to watch the playoffs this weekend, especially Green Bay on Sunday afternoon. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2017, 04:04:18 PM
Well I'm still going to watch the playoffs this weekend, especially Green Bay on Sunday afternoon. ;D
Oh! Same here!!
I'm with ya, I hope Rogers "schools' the cowgirls!
I'm kind of pulling of the Falcons too! I like Matt Ryan!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 13, 2017, 05:04:04 PM
Oh! Same here!!
I'm with ya, I hope Rogers "schools' the cowgirls!
I'm kind of pulling of the Falcons too! I like Matt Ryan!
In the same camp. I would like to see Atlanta and I hope Rodgers kills the Cowboys. It's going to be tough for him in their own stadium though.
Jordy Nelson is out for the Dallas game. :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2017, 09:20:59 AM
The Raiders will have to stay in Oakland now that the Chargers are moving. The Raiders would have had the option to move had the Chargers not made the move, but that option was removed once the Chargers' decision was made.
The Oakland Raiders will remain the Oakland Raiders.
Looks like I may have been wrong about this. The Raiders lost the option to move to Los Angeles after the decision by the Chargers, but not the option to move.
NBC Sports is reporting that the Raiders are expected to file papers to move to Sin City.....Vegas.
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2017, 06:25:59 PM
Jordy Nelson is out for the Dallas game. :mad:
Sorry, got to root for Dallas and Dez! He is a huge improvement over Romo!
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on January 14, 2017, 03:07:18 PM
Sorry, got to root for Dallas and Dez! He is a huge improvement over Romo!
He has done good for them this season, but GO PACK!!
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2017, 03:59:55 PM
He has done good for them this season, but GO PACK!!
It will be a good game
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on January 14, 2017, 05:27:26 PM
It will be a good game
Yeah, but the Packers' defense, especially the secondary, is banged up pretty good. May give Dallas the opportunity to exploit it.
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2017, 06:03:10 PM
Yeah, but the Packers' defense, especially the secondary, is banged up pretty good. May give Dallas the opportunity to exploit it.
Yep and Atlanta won. I was glad to see them win.
Fuck those Cowgirls! :rotfl: :biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on January 15, 2017, 08:12:21 PM
Fuck those Cowgirls! :rotfl: :biggrin:
Shut up! Lol, but it was a good game!
Quote from: Locutus on January 15, 2017, 08:12:21 PM
Fuck those Cowgirls! :rotfl: :biggrin:
Way to go Packers! Wasn't sure their defense would last.
Quote from: AbbyTC on January 15, 2017, 09:06:23 PM
Way to go Packers! Wasn't sure their defense would last.
They're definitely banged up. :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 03, 2017, 07:21:08 AM
Irsay should know IF he is going to fire by now. I don't see the point of a waiting period. Be man enough to SH!T or get off the pot!
Irsay is a waste. The Colts - not that I care much anymore - aren't going to be anything but a carrot to drag money out of the fans and the taxpayers until there is a new owner or are moved to another city.
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2017, 09:21:46 AM
This article in USA Today pretty much sums up how I feel about the whole thing.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2017/01/12/san-diego-chargers-los-angeles-relocate/96493552/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2017/01/12/san-diego-chargers-los-angeles-relocate/96493552/)
I also agree.
The only other thing she doesn't mention that I want to see is that cities have ownership in teams when the taxpayers provide corporate welfare to the team owners.
If I have any other thoughts on sports, it's that I think a Packers/Steelers SB would be a good thing to catch some of.
Quote from: Y on January 20, 2017, 03:07:39 PM
If I have any other thoughts on sports, it's that I think a Packers/Steelers SB would be a good thing to catch some of.
And would be a hell of a rematch of their last meeting.
Don't see it happening. The Patriots (gag) will go to the big show. . . :puke:
Isn't there a hope that the Steeler's defense can rise to the occasion and lay a hurtin' on the Pat's offense, and especially Brady?
Quote from: Y on January 20, 2017, 05:02:48 PM
Isn't there a hope that the Steeler's defense can rise to the occasion and lay a hurtin' on the Pat's offense, and especially Brady?
Not in my mind. But To tell you the truth, the Steelers are the lesser of two great evils in my view. :wink:
Former New York Jets All-Pro defensive end Mark Gastineau revealed Thursday that he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and dementia.
These guys are dropping like flies in the winter. And the NFL continues to do very little about it. . .
Quote from: Y on January 20, 2017, 05:02:48 PM
Isn't there a hope that the Steeler's defense can rise to the occasion and lay a hurtin' on the Pat's offense, and especially Brady?
There's always hope. ;D
Rumor has it that Grigson is gone. Press conference scheduled for 5:30 with the pill head.
Could open the door for Peyton. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 21, 2017, 05:42:18 PM
Could open the door for Peyton. ;D
Grigson is indeed fired. And the pill head says Peyton is not in the picture for General Manager. . .
The Pack is getting smacked down. . . :eek:
37-7 Ravens with 3:18 left in the 3rd quarter. . .
Rogers looks to have just thrown his 2nd interception. . . :mad:
The officiating in the Packer-Falcons game has been atrocious! Rodgers has been horse-collared, slammed to the ground, and speared head first; all with no calls. Then he got so frustrated he ran the ball himself and pulled the helmet off the guy trying to tackle him out of bounds off. 15 years personal foul.
Bad move for Rodgers but given the blindness of the officiating I can kind of understand why he did it. . . :mad:
I was pulling for the Falcons so I didn't care what happened to Rodgers.
Well. . . at least the Squealers are giving the (gag) Patriots more of game than the Pack gave the Falcons. :puke:
Thanks NBC. I seriously would have hated to miss Tom Brady blowing his nose on the sidelines without a tissue or hankie. . . (gag) :puke:
Well the hamburger boy just threw an interception and with the score 33-9 (gag) Patriots, looks like this will indeed be another Super Bowl to miss. . . :puke:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 22, 2017, 09:14:48 PM
Thanks NBC. I seriously would have hated to miss Tom Brady blowing his nose on the sidelines without a tissue or hankie. . . (gag) :puke:
Omg! I saw that. Yuck.
Quote from: AbbyTC on January 22, 2017, 10:05:38 PM
Omg! I saw that. Yuck.
Makes more money than all of us on this forum combined will make in our lifetimes, in one season. Blows his nose into the open air like a mountain man that rarely has been in society. . . Nice. . . :rolleyes:
My favorite player with Indianapolis has announced his retirement overnight. Pat McAfee.
I am surprised he didi not go sooner. His comedy work is outstanding and I applaud his decision. Get out while you still have your sanity Pat!
Unfortunately I am now forced to watch the damned super bowl today.
My Son In Law is working the event. His first super bowl sans alcohol.
He is a member of the Houston Police Department and is assigned to the Department of Homeland Security and their detail at the event.
I'll turn it on, but no promises on the watching thing. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on February 05, 2017, 12:38:50 PM
Unfortunately I am now forced to watch the damned super bowl today.
My Son In Law is working the event. His first super bowl sans alcohol.
He is a member of the Houston Police Department and is assigned to the Department of Homeland Security and their detail at the event.
I'll turn it on, but no promises on the watching thing. . .
We have our snacks ready, boneless wings, pizzas, veggie and cheese trays along with friends and neighbors but we only watch for the commercials
GO FALCONS!!! 🏈 🏈
Did I mention I hate the NFL?
FALCONS!!
And the Dirty Birds are crapping all over Brady and company. :big grin:
I hope they get diarrhea and seriously crap all over them!
Go Dirty Birds! Go!
(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/hlovett_2008/16427346_1393553840691300_1042900743072028324_n_zpsozctjp1s.jpg) (http://s475.photobucket.com/user/hlovett_2008/media/16427346_1393553840691300_1042900743072028324_n_zpsozctjp1s.jpg.html)
Fly a drone over the playbook!
Quote from: Palehorse on February 05, 2017, 09:03:47 PM
And the Dirty Birds are crapping all over Brady and company. :big grin:
I hope they get diarrhea and seriously crap all over them!
Go Dirty Birds! Go!
:biggrin: Go Falcons!!
Damn. . .Here we go. . .
OT here we come. . . :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
DirtyBirds shit the bed and let the cheaters win. . . :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
I saw an interview with the Colts news GM, and my first impression is I like the guy.He seems to be a focused and genuine individual that wants to put a competitive and winning team on the field. I just hope the pill head lets him do it.
If he does, perhaps we will see the Colts in the big show by 2020. . .
NFL has okayed the Raiders moving to Las Vegas. . . :roll eyes:
How appropriate. . . :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 27, 2017, 03:50:13 PM
NFL has okayed the Raiders moving to Las Vegas. . . :roll eyes:
How appropriate. . . :rolleyes:
How can anyone, even taxpayers in a destination city, support public subsidies for a bunch of billionaires looking to make more money at their collective expense?
It's beyond mind-boggling.
Quote from: Locutus on March 27, 2017, 06:15:46 PM
How can anyone, even taxpayers in a destination city, support public subsidies for a bunch of billionaires looking to make more money at their collective expense.
It's beyond mind-boggling.
As our average wage continues to decline we will see entities like the NFL on the skids; perhaps a lot sooner than anyone realizes.
Ticket prices are already nearly out of reach for blue collar workers, and white collar workers are being increasingly taxed by the outlay of cash just to see them play. Their business model increasingly is moving televised games to league owned cable networks, meaning fans now cannot even watch from the comfort of their homes without paying even more for their cable service.
I think this past season's drop in viewers is just the tip of the ice burgh, with attendance at stadiums and viewers both dropping even more this coming fall.
Baseball will be next along with basketball. . . They're all pricing themselves right out of their fan bases. And the franchise owners are sitting back and laughing because they won't be on the hook for their palatial stadium complexes. . . :mad:
But that's not a smart business model, correct?
The league has already prevented local fans from watching their local teams on TV when those games don't sell out via blackouts. What happens to their business model once they've sucked all of the money they can out of the little guy?
Billionaires aren't going to make more billions out of each other. They need the upward redistribution of wealth (and I'm not looking to introduce politics into this NFL thread) to continue to increase their wealth.
I'm not seeing too much of a logical path forward, but maybe I'm naive.
Quote from: Locutus on March 27, 2017, 06:33:21 PM
But that's not a smart business model, correct?
The league has already prevented local fans from watching their local teams on TV when those games don't sell out via blackouts. What happens to their business model once they've sucked all of the money they can out of the little guy?
Billionaires aren't going to make more billions out of each other. They need the upward redistribution of wealth (and I'm not looking to introduce politics into this NFL thread) to continue to increase their wealth.
I'm not seeing too much of a logical path forward, but maybe I'm naive.
Exactly. They are committing suicide with their business model.
The league itself operates tax free and is using strong arm tactics to force the citizens in and around franchise cities to pay for their palatial stadiums via taxation, and charging an arm and a leg to get into them to see them. And the ironic thing is each and every ticket has the "stadium tax" imposed upon it as well. Moreover, in many of the cases the team residing in the tax-payer funded venues nets 100% of the revenues generated by the venue; including non-sporting related events, parking, concessions, etc. (Which are all subject to the sports tax).
In Indianapolis and Houston, when you rent a car or hotel room, your bill includes the "sports tax". . . It is utterly idiotic that taxpayers are forced to subsidize businesses owned by multi- millionaires and billionaires; especially when said business is not essential to the day to day lives of those living and working in those cities. It is merely entertainment, bottom line.
The league itself does its very best to imply there is some kind of prestige and honor connected with having a professional team residing in their city, which is horse crap. They are a parasite upon the revenue streams of the cities within which they reside and the taxpayers that live there.
An argument can be made that the teams generate residual revenue via the fact that many of the teams fans patronize the businesses around the stadium before and after the games, but what happens when the fans cannot afford to go to these games? What happens when their apathy over being priced out and blacked out from even watching from home drives attendance and revenues into a deep dive?
Why, they just call the moving company and move to another city where they start the whole shell game anew. . . :mad: :mad: :mad: (How many times have the Raiders moved in the last 20 years?)
The NHL has suffered through that business model itself, with Chicago's team blacking out games and then televising them on cable via pay-per-view for example. At the same time ticket prices began skyrocketing, and this was long before the team had improved to the point wherein they began actually getting to the Stanley Cup Finals. (They did move to a new Stadium which they share with the Bulls, and subsidized construction via selling the name of the place to United). But when attendance took a deep dive, they didn't have the luxury of calling the movers; they own the stadium and there aren't a wealth of cities in the US that are interested in having an NHL team move to their city. In fact, a lot of them couldn't care less about hockey-professional or not.
That forced them to adopt a business model that was far more fan friendly, and to limit pay-per-view events to playoff games within the home venue. And the fans came back in droves. Now that they've won a few Stanley Cups within the same decade, prices are starting to spike again though; but they've built up a solid number of season ticket holders and they are hoping they will stay aboard, and that they can continue to compete in order to keep them.
The NFL doesn't give a damn about its fan base, nor the citizens of the cities within which they reside. They just want them to pay through the nose, and when they don't they move. . . And every year they spend the entire off-season trying to come up with new ways to wring out another 10-50 million out of the fans in each city within which they reside.
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Here's an interesting article on the aftermath of the Rams, Raiders, Chargers aftermath and the ramifications to the taxpayers of those cities:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/03/31/relocation-oakland-raiders-san-diego-chargers-st-louis-rams/99848210/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/03/31/relocation-oakland-raiders-san-diego-chargers-st-louis-rams/99848210/)
They've basically saddled the taxpayers with a combined 220 million in debt and the issue of what to do with the empty facilities. . . :mad:
Oakland, St. Louis and San Diego all share a heavy burden these days -- and it's not just the grief of recently losing their NFL teams to other cities.
They also have about $220 million in combined public debt stemming from stadium and facilities construction for those same cut-and-run Raiders, Rams and Chargers. Governments for each market effectively decided to throw public money at them in the 1990s, hoping to lure or keep those teams in town with new or upgraded buildings that cost around $570 million combined.
All three teams are now gone or leaving soon. But that debt load will haunt taxpayers into the next decade. Those old stadiums also will have to be redefined – or possibly torn down – along with a sudden change of identity for each sports town . . .
Like Drumpf voters, I can't work up any sympathy for cities who keep getting screwed by sports franchises.
It's not like no one knew what the end results could be.
I don't know about anyone else, but I am absolutely sick of sports and listening to players and coaches etc. and their stupid and illiterate talk.
Dolt's Fans have to be creating laundry problems in their shorts right now. Their QB is reporting to camp on the "physically unable to perform" list.
Their season's over before it even starts! :big grin:
Offensive line, offensive line, offensive line.
Without protection your QB is toast. . .
One would think the pill addled owner would get that by now. . . :mad:
Well. . . Season opener validates my post in July above.
Dolts got their asses branded and handed to them . 🤣
Quote from: Palehorse on September 10, 2017, 10:40:41 PM
Well. . . Season opener validates my post in July above.
Dolts got their asses branded and handed to them . 🤣
Time for Pagano to go! Chuck is a good guy, but is NOT the coach the Colts need.
On the good side, the Bears looked pretty darn good yesterday! They lost a tough one, but several bright spots.......looking forward to a decent year.
Weekend three without football quickly approaching. . . However my hiatus from viewing the sport has nothing to do with kneeling, and everything to do with the raping and pillaging of the fans by the league and its franchises. Stealing tax dollars for decades to build palaces for private enterprise. . . That and the growing number of crappy teams that have made the game like watching high school football. . . :rolleyes:
So I hear Aaron Rodgers got a broken collarbone today. . .
Stick a fork in the the pack. They're done!
Pagano, Fox, and a couple of others got the axe. Owners making their annual musical coaches moves. 🤣
Always some bloodletting in the NFL on the day after the last games of the season. ;D
If anyone stops by today before the games, let's hear your predictions! ;D
I'm going out on a limb and say Pats - Eagles, although I would prefer Jags - Eagles.
Since Brady is now listed as playing (no surprise there), I hope the Jags defense goes out, grabs him by the thumb, and twists it on every single play. :icon_evil:
Quote from: Locutus on January 21, 2018, 10:08:28 AM
If anyone stops by today before the games, let's hear your predictions! ;D
I'm going out on a limb and say Pats - Eagles, although I would prefer Jags - Eagles.
Since Brady is now listed as playing (no surprise there), I hope the Jags defense goes out, grabs him by the thumb, and twists it on every single play. :icon_evil:
As much as I don't want to say it, Patriots v. Eagles. I agree, prefer Jaguars v. Eagles, but not too sure that will happen. Fly, Eagles fly! I was hoping for a PA Super Bowl--Steelers v. Eagles, but so much for that. :(
The thought of the Patriots makes me gag!
Eagles baby! SOAR!
(For the record; I have watched less than one NFL game this season, and I once again, will not be watching the stupor bowl).
Vikings & Pats...
Seems we have the whole thing covered. The only one nobody has picked is Vikings-Jags.
14-10 Jags at the half and Gronk possibly in concussion protocol for the rest of the game. ;D
Now if they can only get rid of Brady.
Twist that thumb!! :icon_twisted: ;D
Quote from: Locutus on January 21, 2018, 04:43:43 PM
Twist that thumb!! :icon_twisted: ;D
:yes: :icon_twisted:
17-10 Jags at the start of the 4th!
Gronk out!! :rotfl:
Quote from: Locutus on January 21, 2018, 05:12:29 PM
17-10 Jags at the start of the 4th!
I hope they can hold on to it! 9 minutes to go.
20-17 Jags. :mad:
:mad: :mad: :mad:
Grrrrr. 24-20 NE. 1:30 left and NE has the ball. Damn, I really wanted the Jags to win.
"Scripted". . . . :wink:
I fucking HATE the Patriots. :mad: :mad:
Fly Eagles Fly!
I know you want the Eagles. I just want whatever team can beat the fucking Patriots! :mad:
Quote from: Locutus on January 21, 2018, 06:52:00 PM
I fucking HATE the Patriots. :mad: :mad:
Right there with yah brother. Cheating scumbags. . . :mad:
Another reason not to watch the stupor bowl. . .
Quote from: Locutus on January 21, 2018, 07:38:02 PM
I know you want the Eagles. I just want whatever team can beat the fucking Patriots! :mad:
I hope they do. Can't stand the Patriots.
I can't say I am super excited about the super bowl this year....
My gut feeling is, that the Pats will win yet ANOTHER SB....
Belichek seems to figure out what needs to be done.......even if he cheats.
So what do you all think about the coach from the Patriots coming to Indy?
Imagine my surprise when I turned on the stupor bowl just now to see the Eagles 🦅 ahead of the Patriots. 😳😎
Nail biter. . . :-\
Congratulations Philadelphia Eagles- Super Bowl 52 Champs! 8)
(Suck it Patriots!) :biggrin:
Oh happy day! (Oh happy day)
Oh happy day! (Oh happy day)
The Patriots lost. (The patriots lost)
The Patriots lost! (The patriots lost). . .
:biggrin: :yes:
Fly Eagles Fly
On the road to victory
Fight, Fight, Fight
Fight Eagles Fight
Score a touchdown 123
123
Hit 'em low
Hit 'em high
And watch our Eagles fight
Fly Eagles Fly
On the road to victory
E-A-G-L-E-S!
Eagles!
In case you don't know the tune. ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SosmpnWET4
Quote from: Anne on January 22, 2018, 11:48:19 AM
So what do you all think about the coach from the Patriots coming to Indy?
They can bring in the son of Jeebus himself and still lose. . .
I want to see them put an offensive line around their QB that will prevent the oppositions defense from imposing neck, spleen, shoulder, injuries and give that QB the opportunity to complete some passes.
In my view until that is done, losing is in Indy's future moving forward. A coach can only work with what he or she is given. . .
I feel seriously that the Eagles proved that by losing their starting quarterback in December and then finishing up with the backup; who was just as good as their starter because he had protection and the time it provides.
Quote from: AbbyTC on February 05, 2018, 07:40:58 PM
Fly Eagles Fly
On the road to victory
Fight, Fight, Fight
Fight Eagles Fight
Score a touchdown 123
123
Hit 'em low
Hit 'em high
And watch our Eagles fight
Fly Eagles Fly
On the road to victory
E-A-G-L-E-S!
Eagles!
In case you don't know the tune. ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SosmpnWET4
I didn't but I do now! ;D
The only song I care about is:
"Brady lost!
Brady lost!
Praise God in Heaven!
Brady lost!"
:rotfl:
Quote from: Anne on January 22, 2018, 11:48:19 AM
So what do you all think about the coach from the Patriots coming to Indy?
Looks like he changed his mind and is staying with the Patriots. :rolleyes:
That'll sour even more people against the Patriots. I absolutely hate that organization.
Quote from: Locutus on February 07, 2018, 09:49:51 AM
Looks like he changed his mind and is staying with the Patriots. :rolleyes:
That'll sour even more people against the Patriots. I absolutely hate that organization.
Absolutely. Cheaters and liars. 😡
Quote from: Palehorse on February 07, 2018, 10:57:17 AM
Absolutely. Cheaters and liars. 😡
He's been a dumbass before, because he squandered his opportunity at a head coaching job in Denver, but he'll be lucky if
any franchise will offer him a position after this debacle. He even hired assistant coaches there in Indy if I'm recalling correctly (I've been a bit busy the last few days). ;D
The only other thing that may be in play here is that he's privy to some sort of inside information as to the plans of Bill Belichick. If he knows that Belichick plans to step down in the next couple of years, he may be sticking around as some sort of heir apparent to the reigns there in New England. That may be what's really in play here. :yes:
Quote from: Locutus on February 06, 2018, 07:34:47 PM
I didn't but I do now! ;D
The only song I care about is:
"Brady lost!
Brady lost!
Praise God in Heaven!
Brady lost!"
:rotfl:
:biggrin:
Quote from: Locutus on February 07, 2018, 12:59:50 PM
He's been a dumbass before, because he squandered his opportunity at a head coaching job in Denver, but he'll be lucky if any franchise will offer him a position after this debacle. He even hired assistant coaches there in Indy if I'm recalling correctly (I've been a bit busy the last few days). ;D
The only other thing that may be in play here is that he's privy to some sort of inside information as to the plans of Bill Belichick. If he knows that Belichick plans to step down in the next couple of years, he may be sticking around as some sort of heir apparent to the reigns there in New England. That may be what's really in play here. :yes:
All of the above I'd say. Even his agent dropped his detritus feeder ass.
3 assistant coaches from the (gag) Patriots organization are signed and in house at the time he called and declined.
That entire Pats organization is rotten to the core. And the hate for them has grown exponentially over the last 36 hours here in Indy.
Brady was clearly showing his age and a sharp decline in his skills in SB 52 in my opinion. I look and hope for the end to their reign of cheating filled championships in the next 3-5 years; perhaps sooner. 😡
That is what I was wondering, was anyone concerned about having someone who came from an organization with that kind of reputation? I'm not a big fan so I wasn't sure if it would matter to fans.
Quote from: Anne on February 08, 2018, 12:19:44 AM
That is what I was wondering, was anyone concerned about having someone who came from an organization with that kind of reputation? I'm not a big fan so I wasn't sure if it would matter to fans.
Unfortunately, I don't think it would matter to fans. It would play out in any other city exactly as it's played out in New England. As long as the ends (winning) are met, they wouldn't care about the means to get there. Unfortunate, but I believe to be true.
Quote from: Palehorse on February 08, 2018, 12:13:14 AM
I look and hope for the end to their reign of cheating filled championships in the next 3-5 years; perhaps sooner. 😡
We can only hope for much sooner. The sooner the better as a matter of fact. :yes:
The NFL has its problems, many of them major. But declining to visit the white house is not one of them. . .
King Cheeto is not amused so he canceled the Eagles visit. Instead he's going to spew and have the USMC Band play the national anthem while anyone else stupid enough to attend stands with their hands over their hearts; while the "King" secretly pretends they are doing it for him and at his command. :mad:
Quote from: Palehorse on June 05, 2018, 12:18:15 AM
The NFL has its problems, many of them major. But declining to visit the white house is not one of them. . .
King Cheeto is not amused so he canceled the Eagles visit. Instead he's going to spew and have the USMC Band play the national anthem while anyone else stupid enough to attend stands with their hands over their hearts; while the "King" secretly pretends they are doing it for him and at his command. :mad:
You got that right, Palehorse.
From the White House...
After extensive discussions with the Eagles organization, which began in February, the team accepted an invitation from the President to attend a June 5 celebration of their victory in Super Bowl LII at the White House.
On Thursday, May 31, the team notified the White House of 81 individuals, including players, coaches, management, and support personnel, who would attend the event. On Friday, the Secret Service cleared them for participation. These individuals, along with more than 1,000 Eagles fans, were scheduled to attend the event.
Late Friday, citing the fact that many players would not be in attendance, the team contacted the White House again, and attempted to reschedule the event. The President, however, had already announced that he would be traveling overseas on the dates the Eagles proposed. The White House, despite sensing a lack of good faith, nonetheless attempted to work with the Eagles over the weekend to change the event format that could accommodate a smaller group of players. Unfortunately, the Eagles offered to send only a tiny handful of representatives, while making clear that the great majority of players would not attend the event, despite planning to be in D.C. today. In other words, the vast majority of the Eagles team decided to abandon their fans.
Upon learning these facts, the President decided to change the event so that it would be a celebration of the American flag with Eagles fans and performances by United States Marine Band and the United States Army Chorus.
It's that time again!! Week 1 is about to commence!
For the first time in a long time I am more excited about my Bears than the Colts!
Yeah, they open with my Packers. ;D
I think the Bears will give them a game!
Aaron Rogers is still probably the best in the league so I am not expecting miracles but a good game!
Just not feeling it guys. . . Having issues with the hypocrisy of a league that is the puppet of a narcissistic and crazy POTUS, and doesn't give a shit about its employees. . .
I don't let politics and other bullshit interfere with my football season. ;D
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 09, 2018, 11:11:03 AM
I think the Bears will give them a game!
Aaron Rogers is still probably the best in the league so I am not expecting miracles but a good game!
Bet you didn't expect THAT kind of a game. ;D
Quote from: Locutus on September 10, 2018, 06:51:28 PM
Bet you didn't expect THAT kind of a game. ;D
NO, I did not.......WOW!! What a game! If only Cris Collinsworth had not been broadcasting it would have been much better! If the bears DB Kyle Fuller hangs on to an EASY interception........it would have been a Bears Victory!!! Kudo's to Aaron Rogers.......he IS amazing!
Kahalil Mack earned his first paycheck in the first half!! I am excited about this season for da Bears! :yes:
Quote from: Henry Hawk on September 11, 2018, 08:45:44 AM
NO, I did not.......WOW!! What a game! If only Cris Collinsworth had not been broadcasting it would have been much better! If the bears DB Kyle Fuller hangs on to an EASY interception........it would have been a Bears Victory!!! Kudo's to Aaron Rogers.......he IS amazing!
Kahalil Mack earned his first paycheck in the first half!! I am excited about this season for da Bears! :yes:
I don't see how Collinsworth keeps getting that gig year after year. I've never heard anyone who has anything positive to say about his commentary during the games. I can't stand him personally.
You know it really pisses me off that I have to pay 1% to the Colts and the super rich player and owners. :mad: :mad: :mad: Every time I eat out in Noblesville, Indiana. It seem to me that the super rich has one up on us every time. Tell me you can't buy the politicians in the state house in Indianapolis, Indiana. :angry: :rant:
Quote from: The Troll on September 21, 2018, 06:03:25 PM
You know it really pisses me off that I have to pay 1% to the Colts and the super rich player and owners. :mad: :mad: :mad: Every time I eat out in Noblesville, Indiana. It seem to me that the super rich has one up on us every time. Tell me you can't buy the politicians in the state house in Indianapolis, Indiana. :angry: :rant:
Yep. Been saying similar since they passed that "sunset tax" for the Luke. Want to know something to piss you off even more? You're still paying for the RCA dome too, as it is also in that "sunset tax" category; only the sun never sets on it even when it has been torn down and replaced with a new structure! :mad:
_______________________________
NFC
Saints v. Eagles
Rams v. Cowboys
_______________________________
AFC
Colts v. Chiefs
Chargers v. Patriots
_______________________________
Pick 'em! ;D
This isn't really NFL, but we may as well "Pick 'em!" these as well:
Alabama v. Clemson
Quote from: Locutus on January 07, 2019, 07:27:15 AM
_______________________________
NFC
Saints v. Eagles
Rams v. Cowboys
_______________________________
AFC
Colts v. Chiefs
Chargers v. Patriots
_______________________________
Pick 'em! ;D
Fly Eagles Fly! I don't care about the rest except for the Pats to go down. :icon_twisted:
Quote from: Locutus on January 07, 2019, 07:27:48 AM
This isn't really NFL, but we may as well "Pick 'em!" these as well:
Alabama v. Clemson
Clemson! :biggrin: I was rooting for them and it was a good game to watch.
Quote from: Locutus on January 07, 2019, 07:27:15 AM
_______________________________
NFC
Saints v. Eagles
Rams v. Cowboys
_______________________________
AFC
Colts v. Chiefs
Chargers v. Patriots
_______________________________
Pick 'em! ;D
Eagles vs Rams
Colts vs Chargers
Quote from: Palehorse on January 08, 2019, 11:42:02 PM
Eagles vs Rams
Colts vs Chargers
Really? You pickin' the Eagles over "Who 'Dat?" ;D
Quote from: AbbyTC on January 08, 2019, 08:47:12 PM
Fly Eagles Fly! I don't care about the rest except for the Pats to go down. :icon_twisted:
Me too! You won't find too many Patriot lovers around here on the Zone. :no:
Quote from: AbbyTC on January 08, 2019, 08:48:09 PM
Clemson! :biggrin: I was rooting for them and it was a good game to watch.
Loved the game! I hate Alabama, so I was glad to see Saban and company go down. That said though, you don't see them get trounced in that fashion very often.
Quote from: Locutus on January 09, 2019, 07:34:39 AM
Really? You pickin' the Eagles over "Who 'Dat?" ;D
Yeah, but bear in mind the first football game I watched this season was Saturday, so admittedly these are the uneducated, gut choices of a highly inattentive former fan.
Quote from: Locutus on January 07, 2019, 07:27:15 AM
_______________________________
NFC
Saints v. Eagles
Rams v. Cowboys
_______________________________
AFC
Colts v. Chiefs
Chargers v. Patriots
_______________________________
Pick 'em! ;D
SAINTS
RAMS
COLTS
CHARGERS
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 09, 2019, 12:12:34 PM
SAINTS
RAMS
COLTS
CHARGERS
I hope you're right about the Chargers. I'd love to see them kick New England's ass this weekend. :yes:
Quote from: Palehorse on January 09, 2019, 10:35:51 AM
Yeah, but bear in mind the first football game I watched this season was Saturday, so admittedly these are the uneducated, gut choices of a highly inattentive former fan.
;D
Fuckin' Patriots! :mad: :mad: :mad:
Not one of these games this weekend has been worth a crap.
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2019, 03:25:39 PM
Fuckin' Patriots! :mad: :mad: :mad:
Not one of these games this weekend has been worth a crap.
Yep! Blowouts and bullshit calls . Glad I've only wasted 2 weekends on this horse shit. 🤮 No plans on watching the Super Bowl if the fucking (gag. :puke: ) are in it again.
The Saints and the Eagles may turn out to be the best game of the weekend. Good game so far.
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2019, 05:45:06 PM
The Saints and the Eagles may turn out to be the best game of the weekend. Good game so far.
Started of with a little reminder of the Clemson/Alabama game. Interception by the Eagles and then a TD. Fly Eagles, fly!
The Eagle flew and fell out of the sky. :( Maybe next year!
Quote from: Locutus on January 13, 2019, 05:45:57 PM
;D
HEY! I had a 50/50 chance of getting that right!!
What a bunch of boring football!!! Very disappointed in my Colts, but they exceeded my expectations for the season....looking good for next year.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 14, 2019, 08:22:29 AM
HEY! I had a 50/50 chance of getting that right!!
What a bunch of boring football!!! Very disappointed in my Colts, but they exceeded my expectations for the season....looking good for next year.
:no:
Now you're forcing the mathematician in me to come out. Yes, you did have a chance of getting it right, but it wasn't a 50% chance. :no: :wink: :big grin:
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2019, 03:30:30 PM
:no:
Now you're forcing the mathematician in me to come out. Yes, you did have a chance of getting it right, but it wasn't a 50% chance. :no: :wink: :big grin:
And yes it was a bunch of boring football. Even the Eagles game got boring. After the Eagles first two scores.....nothing.
Quote from: AbbyTC on January 13, 2019, 07:49:52 PM
The Eagle flew and fell out of the sky. :( Maybe next year!
Two good touchdowns and done. :mad:
_______________
AFC
Patriots v. Chiefs
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NFC
Rams v. Saints
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Pick 'em again.
Pssssst...hey Hank, you still don't have a 50% chance. :wink: ;D
the was a 50% chance I was going to respond to this...... :razz: ..........
I'm pulling for Drew Brees first, then I would like to see the Rams...........I am 100% against (do the math... :razz: ) the Patriots and a 99% against the Chiefs.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 14, 2019, 04:37:00 PM
the was a 50% chance I was going to respond to this...... :razz: ..........
I'm pulling for Drew Brees first, then I would like to see the Rams...........I am 100% against (do the math... :razz: ) the Patriots and a 99% against the Chiefs.
So you're basically pulling for the NFC regardless. I don't really care as long as it's not Brady and company.
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2019, 05:05:47 PM
So you're basically pulling for the NFC regardless. I don't really care as long as it's not Brady and company.
Yeah, basically.......I definitely do NOT want Brady & Co, and I have had enough of the Chiefs.......(Maybe sour grapes after the ass whoopin we got).
I like Drew Brees......he is a class act. I'm usually anti LA on any sport, but I kind of dig the Rams...I like Sean McVay...he is doing a great job.
Quote from: Locutus on January 14, 2019, 03:38:08 PM
_______________
AFC
Patriots v. Chiefs
_______________
NFC
Rams v. Saints
_______________
Pick 'em again.
Pssssst...hey Hank, you still don't have a 50% chance. :wink: ;D
Chiefs and Saints. I'll pick any team against the Patriots!
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 14, 2019, 05:15:13 PM
Yeah, basically.......I definitely do NOT want Brady & Co, and I have had enough of the Chiefs.......(Maybe sour grapes after the ass whoopin we got).
I like Drew Brees......he is a class act. I'm usually anti LA on any sport, but I kind of dig the Rams...I like Sean McVay...he is doing a great job.
;D
New Orleans definitely has a good shot.
Quote from: AbbyTC on January 14, 2019, 07:54:08 PM
Chiefs and Saints. I'll pick any team against the Patriots!
I hope the Chiefs win. Sorry Hank.
I'm not sure that New England can go in there and beat the Chiefs on their home turf. New England is used to not having to go on the road during the playoffs, so we'll have to see if that makes a difference.
Quote from: Locutus on January 15, 2019, 06:53:11 AM
I hope the Chiefs win. Sorry Hank.
I'm not sure that New England can go in there and beat the Chiefs on their home turf. New England is used to not having to go on the road during the playoffs, so we'll have to see if that makes a difference.
I would love to see them beat the Pats, but as much as it pains me to say it, Billichik is probably the best coach the NFL has ever had...he has developed a system that is very hard to beat, despite where they are....but you gotta love the Mahomes kid...he is amazingly talented and he has some great weapons along with a darn good coach.
If I had to bet, I'm saying we have a Pats vs Rams SB......would rather it be a Chief vs Saints....but, my prediction rating for this playoff isn't doing well.
:rotfl:
Quote from: AbbyTC on January 14, 2019, 07:54:08 PM
Chiefs and Saints. I'll pick any team against the Patriots!
Me too Abby!
Pats Win
What a boring game. The half time show sucked, too.
Quote from: AbbyTC on February 04, 2019, 06:07:30 PM
What a boring game. The half time show sucked, too.
OH, but at least the playoffs were manipulated by the refs/NFL so that the two biggest TV market's teams were in the the SB.
Viola! Magic! (read corruption/money)
Let's face it, after all of the Super Bowl advertising it burn out time. :yes: It's just another Football game for big money. :sick2: :party2: :007: :shots:
I haven't watched but MAYBE 2 or 3 games this year, but the news today makes me irrationally disgusted. Why?
Belly-check and the Patriots have been caught AGAIN illegally filming their opponents sideline .
How many more times is the league going to ,et them get caught before they drop the hammer on them?