(OT) The super Superbowl thread
by mkorpal on Feb 7, 2010 6:36 PM MST
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PrintI thought it might be fun to start up a thread for discussing the superbowl (and probowl) so it doesn't clutter the rest of the site. We can use this tread to make predictions, discuss players, and maybe even turn it into a grame thread. At least it will be something to do while we wait for spring. So, who do you want to win?
Personally, I've got to root for the Saints. Either way, it should end up being quite a game.
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I really want the Saints to win but I give them almost no shot
I’m going with my “no expectations, no disappointment” theory here.
"I won't sign for a penny less than fifteen hundred dollars" Honus Wagner
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 26, 2010 8:56 PM MST reply actions
I'm actually pretty okay with either team.
I’d probably lean toward the Saints, but I also have to root for my fellow Cougar (Collie) so I at least want him to have a great game either way. And I just can’t help but like Payton Manning. And I also like Drew Brees. So really, I guess I’m just rooting for a good game.
What would you have done if Naufahu Tahi and the Vikings made it in?
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 26, 2010 10:14 PM MST up reply actions
I didn't even know Tahi was a Cougar until a couple days ago.
He’s not nearly as high profile as Collie. But I think my hatred for Favre would have overridden all.
He ran all over my Rams a few years ago, so i remember him well
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 27, 2010 12:39 PM MST up reply actions
Go Saints
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 26, 2010 10:14 PM MST reply actions
I'm rooting for a good, competitive game
I’m ok with either team winning but I’ll probably personally be rooting for the Colts.
"And I'm sick of all my judges/They're so scared of letting me shine/but I know that I can take it/So long as somebody takes me home every now and then" -- The Killers
I usually root for the team who is currently in possession of the ball.
It’s a good method.
Saved by the buoyancy of citrus.
Not in the Saints/Vikings game :-)
"I won't sign for a penny less than fifteen hundred dollars" Honus Wagner
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 27, 2010 9:46 AM MST up reply actions
But Brett Favre really annoys me and he needs to go fade into oblivion now.
Saved by the buoyancy of citrus.
heh...gotta love Saints fans..
now those are some seriously loyal fans!
Bold Prediction for 2011…Saints Vs Lions in NFC championship.
Colorado Rockies 2009 - Best comeback in MLB history to win NL Wild Card
Troy Tulowitzki- MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Brad Hawpe- The Original LASER arm
Dexter Fowler- Blinding speed, blinding smile, leaps Utleys in a single bound.
Yorvit Torrealba- Thanks for all the clutch in the playoffs!
Lions?
Seriously?
"I won't sign for a penny less than fifteen hundred dollars" Honus Wagner
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 27, 2010 2:32 PM MST up reply actions
I was just going for the
curren worst team EVER vs the previously worst team EVER
Colorado Rockies 2009 - Best comeback in MLB history to win NL Wild Card
Troy Tulowitzki- MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Brad Hawpe- The Original Rockies LASER arm
Dexter Fowler- Blinding speed, blinding smile, leaps Utleys in a single bound.
Yorvit Torrealba- Thanks for all the clutch in the playoffs!
But that would be the equivilent of a Tampa vs. Kansas City ALCS
"I won't sign for a penny less than fifteen hundred dollars" Honus Wagner
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 27, 2010 6:04 PM MST up reply actions
Rockies Nationals NLCS?
:)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 28, 2010 8:42 AM MST up reply actions
That sounds sooooooooooooo nice
"I won't sign for a penny less than fifteen hundred dollars" Honus Wagner
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 28, 2010 8:54 AM MST up reply actions
That's just silly
There would sooner be a Broncos-Saints NFC Championship in 2011
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 27, 2010 2:41 PM MST up reply actions
There will sooner be a Avalanche-Lakers World Cup
by controlled_slide on Jan 27, 2010 2:50 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
win
"I won't sign for a penny less than fifteen hundred dollars" Honus Wagner
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 27, 2010 2:59 PM MST up reply actions
ha! rec'd
Bored. Lazy. Crazy. Screaming. Counting. Another day in the life of a Rockaholic.
by prettyinpurple on Jan 28, 2010 10:44 AM MST up reply actions
Hey!
I’d say a Nuggets-Avalanche-Rockies three-way for the best sports team of the year. And a three-way Denver-Denver-Denver battle for the best sports city.
Am I dreamin’?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
you are correct I was going for the silliest prediction
see my above reason…
I guess I thought people would see the comparison….
I whiffed
Colorado Rockies 2009 - Best comeback in MLB history to win NL Wild Card
Troy Tulowitzki- MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Brad Hawpe- The Original Rockies LASER arm
Dexter Fowler- Blinding speed, blinding smile, leaps Utleys in a single bound.
Yorvit Torrealba- Thanks for all the clutch in the playoffs!
My comment
Was in reference to the fact that their matchups were impossible. I’m not sure whether or not they intended that.
by controlled_slide on Jan 27, 2010 5:48 PM MST up reply actions
the matchup isn't impossible in the
NFC championship ….not the SuperBowl…..
Colorado Rockies 2009 - Best comeback in MLB history to win NL Wild Card
Troy Tulowitzki- MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Brad Hawpe- The Original Rockies LASER arm
Dexter Fowler- Blinding speed, blinding smile, leaps Utleys in a single bound.
Yorvit Torrealba- Thanks for all the clutch in the playoffs!
Yours wasn't impossible
Theirs were.
by controlled_slide on Jan 27, 2010 6:21 PM MST up reply actions
ah I see
"I won't sign for a penny less than fifteen hundred dollars" Honus Wagner
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Jan 27, 2010 6:05 PM MST up reply actions
Definitely didn't see the connection
and I couldn’t see the silly intention through the boldness
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 28, 2010 8:44 AM MST up reply actions
I'd like to see the Saints win
Since it’ll be their first. Also saw an interesting stat, where if the Colts win, the last 10 Super Bowls would have been won by 5 different teams. Rather see someone new hoist it!
But that said, my logic says the Colts will win :-/
Hopefully its a good game and good commercials, that’s all that really matters!
Caution: Colorado teams are better than they appear.
Only 5 champions in the last decade!
How can that be? The NFL has a salary cap, and parity, and stuff!!
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
Look out Dodgers...Purple objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
I'll be the guy in a orange shirt EVERY Monday...Broncos are my team win or lose.
Truth
For all it’s talk of parity and equal chances and whatnot, the NFL loves and builds on dynasties. It’s hypocritical really.
Steelers in the 70s, Niners in the 80s, Cowboys in the 90s, Patriots in the 00s…just keeps on goin.
Caution: Colorado teams are better than they appear.
by ShadowPenguin on Jan 29, 2010 1:55 PM MST up reply actions
Much as I love Peyton Manning
Go Drew Brees go Saints WOOOOO
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I'd like to see Brees choking up with a Super Bowl ring
while Phyllis chokes up on his tears from another playoff choke
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 27, 2010 9:55 AM MST up reply actions
Yup, go Saints!
Bored. Lazy. Crazy. Screaming. Counting. Another day in the life of a Rockaholic.
by prettyinpurple on Jan 27, 2010 10:16 AM MST reply actions
Go Saints!!!
Dear Rockies- What a fun ride! Best comeback in MLB history to become NL Wild Card Champs.
Troy Tulowitzki-MLB's BEST shortstop..nuff said
Yorvit Torrealba-Our clutch has gone out,along with the best name in MLB.
Brad Hawpe- Yo,Carl Crawford, Brad would like his mojo back ASAP
Dexter Fowler- Blinding speed, blinding smile, leaps Utleys in a single bound.
Saints all the way!
"Groovy" Ash from Evil Dead 2
"No one came from miles around / and said man your music is really hot" No One Came...Deep Purple
I want the Saints to win,
but I think it will be tough for a team that played 4 out of 16 games on grass and won only one significant game of those 4 on grass (Miami, their win against Tampa doesn’t count).
I have always liked the Colts, especially Peyton Manning. He reminds me a lot of Todd Helton (go figure). So I’m not rooting against them.
I really don’t care though either way because I won’t be annoyed by either of these teams fans when they win and tear their cities to the ground. Both have pretty loyal fan bases and have been through a lot, a lot like Rockies’ fans. It should be a very entertaining and interesting game.
-Joe
I have a hole in my chest from where Huston Street ripped my heart out.
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This is a baseball site dummy...
go to MHR or another football site….
by AOB (Agent Orange & Blue) on Jan 28, 2010 12:59 PM MST reply actions
The Rockies are a baseball team?
Oh crap, I’ve made a horrible mistake. I bought tickets online to a Rockies-Raiders game. Did I get ripped off?
It's the offseason.
We’re a community that like interacting with each other, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a Super Bowl thread. We’ve also had plenty of other non-baseball threads.
Which is a good idea, it's a great site...
but there is something to be said for chatting about football with baseball fans. :)
"And I'm sick of all my judges/They're so scared of letting me shine/but I know that I can take it/So long as somebody takes me home every now and then" -- The Killers
Yeah, when you talk football with baseball fans
There is less ridiculous bias, anger, and bile to deal with.
We don’t follow it so closely, so it’s more of an objective view of the teams.
Caution: Colorado teams are better than they appear.
by ShadowPenguin on Jan 29, 2010 1:56 PM MST up reply actions
Unless one is like me and follows
The Broncos and Nuggets almost as closely as the Rockies…
Because it's become tiresome
Dudu head in German could be "YouYou head"
hmm
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jan 29, 2010 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
I like both of these teams.
Whoever wins I will be happy with. Gotta love Peyton and Brees though, they’re great. I like New Orleans because of all they went through. Hmm, should be interesting!!
by CentralCaliRox on Jan 29, 2010 11:44 AM MST reply actions
I can respect him
and his incredible talent but I don’t like him at all. It’s mostly for irrational reasons and I probably shouldn’t get into it. I do enjoy watching him on the field and he’s one hell of a QB.
Something I thought of
If there was no Peyton Manning, or if Manning wasn’t as good as he is, then maybe Todd Helton would have started at Tennessee, and might have focused more on football than baseball. So Peyton Manning: greatest football player in Rockies history.
by controlled_slide on Feb 4, 2010 11:28 AM MST up reply actions
I have wondered this as well
I certainly wasn’t paying close attention to Tennessee football when I was 10, but I think Helton probably wouldn’t have been good enough to make the NFL. So it may not have mattered, but who knows
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 4, 2010 11:31 AM MST up reply actions
I wasn't either
But maybe if Helton was starting, he might have tried harder at football and either quit baseball or not been as good at it.
by controlled_slide on Feb 4, 2010 12:15 PM MST up reply actions
It is entirely possible
The injury did happen a few games into his junior year, so he would have had about 16 games to shape him. Well…that’s probably enough.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 5, 2010 8:54 PM MST up reply actions
The only reason Manning had a chance
was Helton got injured. Manning was 3rd string at the time and Helton was 2. I don’t remember where I read this.
JFK
Respect him, but don't love him
Simple as that
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
I used to hate Peyton
Back when I cared more about football and he was always beating the Broncos. But I’ve started to come around. He’s just so good. He almost makes me want to have a rooting interest in the game.
by controlled_slide on Jan 29, 2010 12:35 PM MST up reply actions
I hate that he's so good
And always whups the Broncos.
But then there’s his commercials and overall niceness…so I can’t hate him.
Peyton Manning: The man you love but don’t want to play.
Caution: Colorado teams are better than they appear.
by ShadowPenguin on Jan 29, 2010 1:57 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah it's more his personality and swagger he has
Than anything which creates a natural sense to like the man. His commercials are just great too.
by CentralCaliRox on Jan 30, 2010 9:37 AM MST up reply actions
Go Game
Let’s get this over with and then we can sort of pain through the next two weeks before pitchers and catchers report
JFK
I'm still debating whether to watch the game or not
If I do, I’ll be rooting heavily for the Colts. I hope they win 70-0.
/bittervikingsfan
The Colorado Rockies aren't a team, they're an armada.
Wouldn't you rather be able to say you lost to the Chams?
"Bob Gibson is the luckiest pitcher in baseball. He's always pitching when the other team doesn't score any runs." - Tim McCarver
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 4, 2010 11:52 AM MST up reply actions
That isn't always the case for everyone.
When the Yanks beat the Phills, I was glad cause the NLDS was soclose, and that would’ve meant we hypothetically could’ve won the Series- and that would’ve made me bitter.
So, I was all, “Well, we wouldn’t have won anyway. Oh well.”
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Feb 4, 2010 4:56 PM MST up reply actions
I can see that but I'm the complete opposite
I like to think that we were that close even if it raises more “what might have been” questions. I wanted the Phillies to win because I was already so bitter that them winning wouldn’t have changed anything (That and because I hate the Yankees).
And even though the Phils lost I still think we COULD (not would) have beat the Yankees because I think we matched up well agianst them.
"Bob Gibson is the luckiest pitcher in baseball. He's always pitching when the other team doesn't score any runs." - Tim McCarver
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Feb 4, 2010 6:59 PM MST up reply actions
The way I see it
Is that the Saints don’t even deserve to be there. Outside of a couple of fluke/bonehead plays, the Vikings were clearly the better team in the NFC Championship game. New Orleans shouldn’t be there, so they definitely shouldn’t win.
GO COLTS!
The Colorado Rockies aren't a team, they're an armada.
They might not deserve to be there, but Minnesota deserves to be there less
There’s a lot of teams that “didn’t deserve to be in the Super Bowl” that won.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 5, 2010 10:24 AM MST up reply actions
I put my bet into centsports
Parlayed a Saints win (+160) and the over 57 (-110). Bet a dollar and I will win 3.36!
soooo is anyone going to watch the game and post here?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
"With a guy like Melo, it’s tough to stop him with one person. You can’t. I don’t know one guy who can stop Melo on a consistent basis."-CP3
Brad Hawpe - Will prove the doubters wrong
PS Let's win the NL West in 2010, shall we?
Oh hai anyone in here
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DamN I'm confused!
I dunno if I’ve ever felt this way while watching a sporting event. I like both of these teams…….. I dunno what I wanna happen.
I bet a quarter on the Saints, and I want the Saints to win
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Feb 7, 2010 7:18 PM MST up reply actions
I love Drew Brees
Go Saints screw all SD sports
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by Andrew Martin on Feb 7, 2010 7:19 PM MST up reply actions
LOL
I bet $50 on the Saints…
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
This is exactly how I was.
I thought going in that who I wanted to win would reveal itself during the game, but that didn’t happen. First Superbowl in a long time in which I was really, truly, impartial. And not in a “I hate both teams” kind of way, but in a “I like both teams” kind of way, which was nice. That way I was able to be happy for whoever won.
agreed
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by Andrew Martin on Feb 7, 2010 9:26 PM MST up reply actions
THAT WAS AN AWESOME 2PT CATCH
just fyi
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ETrade ads are godawful
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+1
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I said this too
I was like “what? The Alan Roach?”
by controlled_slide on Feb 7, 2010 8:34 PM MST up reply actions
I'm pretty sure he's worked the Superbowl before.
I vaguely remember something like that. But I still get excited every time.
Well
According to wikipedia he’s been doing the super bowl for the last 3 years (4 counting this year).
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
Peyton < Brees
I, for one, am optimistic about the future. And I'm not one to be optimistic about anything.
No no no Peyton > Brees but
Saints D >>>>>>>>>>>>> Colts D
Impossible not to have positive thoughts.
I want Sam Deduno to pitch already.
How about this?
Elway > Manning
Elway > Brees
Glad that we’ve got that cleared up.
This is my first time here since that playoff run way back in 2009.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
And by the way
Colts were definiltely better first quarter. Saints won the other three.
It’s kinda like getting up 5-0 in the first three innings, but losing 6-7 or 6-8 in the end. Except that it wasn’t as close as that at the very end
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
""He’s a stiff." - The Legendary Doug Moe
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
"I really didn't want it, but now that I've won it, it's nice. It's an honor. It's nice to know people don't think you're a total idiot. ... It must have been a poor year for coaches." - Doug Moe...talking about winning 1987-88 Coach of the Year award.
"We're just tough, man" - Chauncey Billups
Pretty good game
But it marks the end of my second straight miserable football season. I’m SO ready for baseball….
"CarGo had to make some repairs to it. They called it a kitchen accident, but he was performing surgery. On teh lazor."
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by Hollidayrain on Feb 7, 2010 8:33 PM MST reply actions 2 recs
you said it brotha
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by Andrew Martin on Feb 7, 2010 9:27 PM MST up reply actions
the TV ad was such a non issue
It was short, quick, and really…well, a non issue. I didn’t even realize what was happening until the end, and since it only aired once I had to go back and watch it online, leaving me with the distinct feeling of, THAT was the big deal?!
"And I'm sick of all my judges/They're so scared of letting me shine/but I know that I can take it/So long as somebody takes me home every now and then" -- The Killers
I think the principle itself of politicizing super bowl commercials is a problem.
And the network having the power to filter what ads are chosen so they create their own political message, yes, I do have a problem with that.
I did not have a problem with the ad itself, however.
"And I'm sick of all my judges/They're so scared of letting me shine/but I know that I can take it/So long as somebody takes me home every now and then" -- The Killers
Agree with Squeaky. Not sure Hawperox's comment follows
How would you feel about a pro-abortion message? Or a “join the Klan” ad? Or 30 seconds of Osama Bin Laden pointing at the screen and laughing?
The ad itself is cunningly and cleverly done. I almost said “affectionately” but I don’t think something with that much dissembling involved can be affectionate.
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