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[jeff the cheff]

Is anyone a fan of the NFL?

The schedule for the playoffs this weekend (wildcard) are:

AFC:
Chiefs at Colts, 4:30 Saturday

Jets at Patriots 1:00 Sunday

NFC:
Cowboys at Seahawks 8:00 Saturday

Giants at Eagles 4:30 Sunday


Who does everyone root for, and who do you think is going to win these games?

I'm a Patriots fan so I'll root for them in that game. I think it's going to be close, but I think the Patriots can take care of the Jets this weekend

[Brian]

AFC:
Chiefs/Colts: Chiefs
Jets/Patriots: Patriots

NFC:
Cowboys/Seahawks: Seahawks
Giants/Eagles: Eagles

I like the New Orleans Saints in this and I hope it comes down to them and San Diego in the Super Bowl.

[Cascadia]

I am somewhat NFL fan but my team did not make it...Broncos

[Krang's Uncle]

Im a Bears fan. I get to sit back and watch the playoffs this week, watching who all will advance.

[Katie]

The Titans played so hard the last part of the season. Iwould have like to see them make a wild card spot. :( We'll have a great team next year though :)

[MadPirateBunny]

AFC:
Chiefs/Colts: Colts
Jets/Patriots: Will be watching the Discovery channel during this game.

NFC:
Cowboys/Seahawks: Cowboys
Giants/Eagles: Eagles

[Krang's Uncle]

The Titans played so hard the last part of the season. Iwould have like to see them make a wild card spot. :( We'll have a great team next year though :)

Vince Young had a good second half of the season. But not great. If he can improve his passing numbers greatly, the Titans can become a formidable team. As it is, he relies on his legs too much. It works now, but it may not in a couple of years. Look at Michael Vick, the novelty of him is gone. Hopefully Young doesnt end up like that.

[Katie]

Vince is a rookie...He'll improve.

I went from sitting in the Colliseum (no, I refuse to say LP field) the first few games with Duct tape over my McNair jersey that read "taking applications" to being shocked and awed at the determination of that guy. I screamed my head off at the Patriots game....but it was all just too much :)

next year.

[OA]

Yea, Vince is great...i think he'll turn out just fine in a year or two..

I'm also a big Bears fan...thnk god they got home field advantage throughout cause the way they are planning, they need every bit of help they can get...

The Saints have been alot of fun of this year...i hope they can make at least to the NFC CHampionship game ( vs the Bears of course)

The Colts- very, very disapointing the way they've ended the year...i really do hope they can get thier act together..if anything, just for Peyton

I hate the Patriots. 'Nuff said.

And Lastly, I really, really like the Chargers this year...I love LT, so I hope they do well as well..

Oh yea, and the Ravens....such a solid team. I'm so happy for Steve.

[jeff the cheff]

Everyone hates the Patriots, even in CT, which is in NE! I still haven't figured that out.

And I'm kinda glad the Colts are falling apart and loosing to not so great teams right now. It just shows that even if you have the best quarterback alive, you can't just depend on one guy and two good recievers to be a great team. Like the expression, theres no I in TEAM.

[MadPirateBunny]

They're not falling apart that much...

23 to 8 at the two minute warning.

[jeff the cheff]

Well the Chiefs aren't that great of a team.

I'm reffering more to losses against teams like the texans.

[MadPirateBunny]

Yeah, they lost but they weren't stomped. It happens. At least they made it to the playoffs. :D

[Brian]

Time to pick the next winners:

AFC:
Colts at Ravens: Ravens
Patriots at Chargers: Chargers

NFC:
Seahawks at Bears: Bears
Eagles at Saints: Saints

[MadPirateBunny]

COLTS COLTS COLTS COLTS. NOt that I'm biased or anything. :D

[Katie]

ugh...such a hard choice......the Ravens......which I have a grudge against....or the Colts, who are the Titans rivals......and I hate Peyton Manning with a passion [/angry Alabama fan Tennessee rant]


harrumph. I guess I have to root for the Ravens, though I think the Colts will win

[jeff the cheff]

What a weekend. Colts destroyed the Chiefs and it wasn't even because of Peyton Manning. How about that disapointment for the cowboys? They were all excited about their qb then he blows the game by a not holding the ball right for an easy game-winning field goal. My Patriots won this weekend and played very well so I'm not too scared for next weekend. The Giants almost beat the eagles and Eli didn't even play that bad! I can't wait for next weekend.




AFC:
Colts at Ravens: Ravens beat Colts by at least a TD

Patriots at Chargers: Best game of the weekend probably. This one is too hard to pick. I wouldn't be suprised either way, but I think the winner of this one will probably go to win the superbowl. But since I'm a pats fan, go patriots!

NFC:
Seahawks at Bears: This will be a good game and I think the seahawks are more likley to win.

Eagles at Saints: Can't wait for this one either. I think the Saints will win

[Brian]

I know. My grandpa lived in Texas for awhile and he was big Cowboys fan. He would SO mad if he saw Tony Romo mess up that snap.

The Colts did it with defense this time around.

I like what the Eagles have got going right now and I hope its a good game in New Orleans.

[Krang's Uncle]

My predictions:

I see the Bears beating the Seahawks. The Hawks will be better than they were when the Bears busted them up earlier in the season, but i dont think even Shaun Alexander will be enough to help them out.

I like the Eagles over the Saints. The Eagles are on a roll, possibly the hottest team in the NFC. Westbrook can be a monster runner. They seem to believe.

I want the Colts to beat the Ravens. The Colts are a sleeper team in this years playoffs. Little hype about them this time around. Manning played terrible, and they still won. If he can get on track and the defense plays like they did against KC, they can win. Ask the "Greatest show on turf" Rams of a few years back, offense can win a championship.

Im hoping the Chargers bust open the Patriots. I hate the Pats, but i admit they are a good team. However, i fear "Martyball" may hit the Bolts, so of the four games this is the one im least certain about. I go with the Chargers though.

Anybody notice how much better last weeks NFC playoff games were? They both went down to the last minute.

[OA]

Wow..some great games this past weekend...what a shame for Romo and the cowboys...

Anyways, thsi weekend are some VERY good games.

Ravens v Colts: wow, this should be interesting. I really like both teams alot (love both QBs) but I hope Peyton can pull it out. Either way, i think whoever wins here, will lose in their next matchup

Pats v Chargers: Now this should be good. I love LT and hope he runs all over the pats. As stated earlier, I hate the Pats, so I hope the chargers do them like the Gators did the Buckeyes...

Bears v Seahawks: The bears are my team so I hope they win. The seahawks dont look particularly great (niether do the bears fo rhtat matter) but hopefully they can pull it off

And lastly, I hope the Saints win. I like Brees and Colston and I hope they can take care of business...

[Krang's Uncle]

Game time is fast approaching. Any last thought or comments?

Im getting shaky on my Colts over the Ravens pick. Im going to stick with it though. Colts have burned me too many times in the past, so im always second guessing myself when picking in the playoffs.

[Katie]

I now believe the Ravens will do it. The colts are gonna fold under pressure I think....though Peyton and Steve know one another's styles pretty well....ugh I hate Peyton...GO STEVE!!!!!!! I hate that Nashville screwed you over but we love ya here!!!! WIN!

[MadPirateBunny]

I will continue to root for the Colts.

[OA]

Those AFC matchups are pretty wild and could go either way. Should make for some good football this weekend....

[Mr. Snackpants]

Seahawks- Both of the teams aren't very good
Eagles-I hope the Saints win, but I feel the Eagles will continue to roll.
Ravens- A good D. Peyton will go home early again.
Patriots-My upset pick. I was thinking the Chargers would crush the Pats, but I'm going the other way. I think the Pats will get it done somehow. Just one of those "feelings".

Those are my picks. Can't wait, should be a great weekend of football.

[Krang's Uncle]

....ugh I hate Peyton...

Im not a fan of either Manning. Though i have a hard time deciding why that is. Is it because they are both overrated? Or is it because the media is the one that hypes them up? I think its combination of both. I dont like Peyton Manning because hes constantly on ESPN yet he doesnt live up to the expectations i think he should in order to warrant all the attention. Eli's bubble seems to have popped. Or maybe its the whole "sons of a former NFL player" that keeps me from rooting from them. Anybody willing to help me figure out why i cant stand the guy?

[Mr. Snackpants]

Im not a fan of either Manning. Though i have a hard time deciding why that is. Is it because they are both overrated? Or is it because the media is the one that hypes them up? I think its combination of both. I dont like Peyton Manning because hes constantly on ESPN yet he doesnt live up to the expectations i think he should in order to warrant all the attention. Eli's bubble seems to have popped. Or maybe its the whole "sons of a former NFL player" that keeps me from rooting from them. Anybody willing to help me figure out why i cant stand the guy?

My EXACT feelings.

For some reason I enjoy watching Peyton lose in the early in playoffs year after year, after year. I think it's because I feel he doesn't deserve all the praise he gets from the media. I don't like Eli either, but thats because he was a b*tch on draft day. He got what he wanted, going to NY and now he's struggling and I'm glad.

It may also be because he's the son of a former nfl player. But I'm not a 100%
sure why I hate him either. I was just thinking about this last weekend while I was rooting for the Chiefs.

[Krang's Uncle]

Ah, good to see im not the only one that feels that way about him. Its hard to put a finger on what exactly it is, but i know its there when i see a Colts game on the television. I forgot about Eli's draft day antics, for that alone i root against him.

Being a Bears fan, i dont feel so bad now, it seems like everyone thinks the Patriots will beat the Chargers. The Bolts get no love because their coach has a reputation for stinking it up in the playoffs.

[MadPirateBunny]

Katie! I just realized we're having our first disagreement. But I must say, I didn't think my Colts were going to pull it out. 5 field goals? Common Payton! Get your arm out your ass!

[jeff the cheff]

I don't think the Colts will win next week...whether it's the Pats or Chargers.

But Patriots vs Colts would be an awesome AFC championship game.

[OA]

How can you all say that Peyton doesn't live up to the hype? He is a tremendous QB whose on pace to break most, if not all, important QB records out there. Year after year he puts up crazy numbers, hes a tremendous iron-man who never gets hurt and when he does, he plays through it. Often when the colts fail, its not due to his failure, but the failure of those around him and for many seasons, the defense. He's not perfect by any means, but hes still a phenonanal QB whether you like him or not. Other than maybe a handful of QBs, who would you rather have on your team? Granted he hasn't one the big one YET but that does that make him (and Marino for that matter) an overrated QB? Keep in mind that the AFC has been sooo strong these last few years yet he always leads them into the playoffs, oftentimes with a great record.

Now Eli on the other hand IS IN FACT OVER-RATED. He sux royally despite being in a conference that wallows in mediorcity. I hate the way he plays and esp. the way hes always looks like hes about to cry. And I actully like the giants.

[MadPirateBunny]

DOn't get me wrong. Peyton is the man. Especially since he's leading my colts. But 5 fieldgoals? Not one TD? Something was going on...

[Mr. Snackpants]

The media is all over his jock 24/7. I get tired of hearing how awesome he is. Then when he plays, he's not that fantastic. He a good player, without a doubt. But the media hypes the **** outta him.

As for my picks, 0-3. I really thought the Eagles, Seahawks and Ravens would win. As for the Pats, I just like them. I'm not sure if they can beat SD but I really hope so. I'll probably end up 0-4, haha.

[OA]

The media is all over his jock 24/7. I get tired of hearing how awesome he is. Then when he plays, he's not that fantastic. He a good player, without a doubt. But the media hypes the **** outta him.

Yea, I can appreciate that. The thing is though, players like him and Brady, etc. ARE so awesome so thats what they're gonna talk about.

And yea, all those field goals is pretty crazy. I would expect that out of the Ravens but not the Colts. And what a great win by the Bears today. Not pretty, but well done. And currently its 0-0 in the Pats game. I really hope the Chargers can pull it off....

[jeff the cheff]

Hell yes the Pats won...and what a great game. But what was the deal with LT not shaking hands with anyone after the game? He was also trash talking which seems so not like him. I think someone came up to him to shake his hand and was still celebrating the win at the same time so he took it personally.

So NFC Championship: Saints at Bears

AFC Championship: Patriots at Colts

So my prediction is that the pats and saints will play in the superbowl. But these should be great games.

[Krang's Uncle]

How can you all say that Peyton doesn't live up to the hype? He is a tremendous QB whose on pace to break most, if not all, important QB records out there. Year after year he puts up crazy numbers, hes a tremendous iron-man who never gets hurt and when he does, he plays through it. Often when the colts fail, its not due to his failure, but the failure of those around him and for many seasons, the defense. He's not perfect by any means, but hes still a phenonanal QB whether you like him or not. Other than maybe a handful of QBs, who would you rather have on your team? Granted he hasn't one the big one YET but that does that make him (and Marino for that matter) an overrated QB? Keep in mind that the AFC has been sooo strong these last few years yet he always leads them into the playoffs, oftentimes with a great record.

Now Eli on the other hand IS IN FACT OVER-RATED. He sux royally despite being in a conference that wallows in mediorcity. I hate the way he plays and esp. the way hes always looks like hes about to cry. And I actully like the giants.

Records are good and all, but the great players are remembered by championships. Take Marino for instance, he will always have that "but" after his accomplishments are mentioned. Peyton still has a couple of years left in him, so he has the opportunity to work on that. But as it stands hes in the same boat. Brady, a quarterback that came in with much less hype to him, has exceeded him. An argument about numbers doesnt hold up against championship rings.

I was 2 (Bears and Colts) out of four in playoff games this week. The Eagles just couldnt stop McAllister, it was like an SUV on a road with a bunch of squirrels. And the Chargers disappointed me. Darn, Martys post season history once again comes in to bite him in the butt. But the good news for me is that the Bears won, even if it was a lot closer than i wanted it to be. Theyve got their work cut out for them next week. I think they have better players than the Saints, but their run defense is going down the drain.

Jeff the cheff, im not trying to defend Tomlinson, but maybe he didnt shake hands because he was upset with losing. Especially considering how he ran over the Pats defense and his team let the game slip away. Hes got to be disappointed. No excuse for bad sportsmanship though. He ought to voice his frustrations with his teammates, some of them made stupid decisions like the guy that headbutted a Pat and gave the ball back to the Patriots.

Im picking the Bears over the Saints, but im going to have to sleep on the Colts vs Patriots game. I'll post back with what i decide and why when i do within the next day or two.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Saints vs. Pats in the Superbowl.

[jeff the cheff]

I was just watching sportscenter, and there was an interview with LT about why he has upset after the game. Apparantly, one of the Pat's players did a celebration dance that a Charger's player is known for, and he thought it was disrespectful. He said they have "no class"

[Brian]

Wasn't the player doing Shawne Merriman's celebration?

Shows how much I know, I only picked 2 winners this week, the Bears and the Saints.

NFC Title Game - Bears vs Saints: This should be a good one and I hope the Saints pull this one out.

AFC Title Game - Colts vs Patriots: Another one I hope will be good, but I'll for Tom Brady and crew.

[OA]

Records are good and all, but the great players are remembered by championships.

So Marino is not one of the greatest QBs ever? IMO thats insane becuase one player does not win championships. It takes a team. So I guess by that logic Bill Cartwright is one of the greatest basketball players of all time becuase he was on the Bulls team that won 3 consecutive championships in 91, 92, and 93? Or Will purdue who won 3 with the Bulls as well and then another won with the Spurs. I mean, thats 4 Championship rings; he must be one of the greatest ever. There are tons more of these types of examples.

Championships are teriffic, don't get me wrong. Their what every player strives for and every fan hopes for. That said, they are not the end all be all.

[jeff the cheff]

Your right, it takes a team to win, not just one QB.

But it looks like Tom Brady is the best qb when he really needs to. In this game he was doing pretty bad, until he really needed to come back and make crazy plays, and he did.

[JetsAndHeels]

I'm a Jets fan, so hating the Patriots comes naturally to me. However I will give credit where it is due....Brady is nothing but money especially in the playoffs. If I had to choose a qb that I wanted on one drive to win me a game in the postseason it would be him.
Having said that, I need to go take a shower now I feel dirty. :)

[jeff the cheff]

Wasn't the player doing Shawne Merriman's celebration?



Yea, that was it.

Isn't Merriman the one that took steroids?

[Mr. Snackpants]

Yup, that was him.


What do ya'll think about LTs beef with the Partriots? LT felt the Pats celebrated to much at midfield. I dont think LT has an arguement, his team does a lot of showboating (ie. "lightsout"). Just because the Pats are a very sucessful doesn't mean they can't celebrate a little. Talk about a double standard...

[JetsAndHeels]

I think LT was just frustrated with the loss. He put up good numbers as usual yet his team is knocked out of the postseason. I agree that the Pats had good reason to celebrate.....it just stung for the Chargers so they don't have an argument here if you ask me.

[Mr. Snackpants]

^ Yeah LT must be frustrated. It's unfortunate he comes out looking like a whiner after this.

[OA]

Sheesh...Brady is pure greatness...he can have a terrible game and still manage to pull it off...how can you ever really bet against the Pats....

[BigApple3AM]

Damn that bears game was intense. So was the chargers/pats game but I didn't like the outcome of that one :(

I know everyone hates on Grossman, even the NFL commercials were sort of ripping on him, but he really isn't a bad quarter back. I mean look at his arm, that 60+ yard touch down throw in one play, that was impressive. The main problem is even though he's been in the NFL 2 or 3 years now he really hasn't played enough, I think he's done a good enough job, and imo the Bears defense, which is touted as being one of the best, is really as off and on as Grossman is. I don't think the Bears will win the superbowl, but I have high hopes they'll beat the saints. It'd be great if they did go all the way though.

If anything I just want the patriots to lose.

[jeff the cheff]

Yup, that was him.


What do ya'll think about LTs beef with the Partriots? LT felt the Pats celebrated to much at midfield. I dont think LT has an arguement, his team does a lot of showboating (ie. "lightsout"). Just because the Pats are a very sucessful doesn't mean they can't celebrate a little. Talk about a double standard...


I agree...the Patriots don't really have anyone on the team who does any endzone dances, they don't have a special dance for sacking a qb, they don't talk trash in the media about their opponents, and they don't have any real "superstars" The players are known for their skills only, and even then a lot of the players aren't very well known. The Patriots are more known of as a team and not as star players.

You could say it is weak to disrespect the chargers by dancing in their midfield, but the chargers were far from perfect in this game and all season. There was a guy headbutting a pats player this game for no reason, and all season I've seen their players pushing people and being poor sports. I know a few of their players have been fined a bunch of money and kicked out of games for this stuff.

Si I think LT should...stop being a baby, if his team could dish it out all season I think he should be able to take one celebration dance.

[Krang's Uncle]

So Marino is not one of the greatest QBs ever? IMO thats insane becuase one player does not win championships. It takes a team. So I guess by that logic Bill Cartwright is one of the greatest basketball players of all time becuase he was on the Bulls team that won 3 consecutive championships in 91, 92, and 93? Or Will purdue who won 3 with the Bulls as well and then another won with the Spurs. I mean, thats 4 Championship rings; he must be one of the greatest ever. There are tons more of these types of examples.

Championships are teriffic, don't get me wrong. Their what every player strives for and every fan hopes for. That said, they are not the end all be all.

True, and those are good examples, but when guys like Cartwright and Purdue's careers are looked at, every one will note that they played with some great players, guys that had the numbers and rings.

Marino is one of the greats, but he will always be remembered for not winning a ring, whether its right or wrong.

Im going with the Pats in the AFC championship game, i really want them to lose, but my mind tells me theyll be Mannings undoing once again.

[jeff the cheff]

Should there be a thread about why everyone hates the NE Patriots?

[Mr. Snackpants]

I like 'em. I've liked them ever since they replaced Bledsoe with Brady when they won the 1st championship. I used to be a big Michigan fan.

But the Lions have alwats been #1 unfortunatly:ohwell:

[JetsAndHeels]

I've liked them ever since they replaced Bledsoe with Brady

And that goes right back to my beloved Jets. Mo Lewis, a LB for us at the time, knocked Bledsoe out of a game and in came the unknown (at the time) guy named Brady to take his place.

The rest is history.

[OA]

Well, getting closer to gametime...such good games this weekend.

Obvioulsy the headliner will be the pats v colts. And this one is so hard to call, i really, really, REALLY hope that Peyton and crew can pull it off, but the Pats just always seem to make the wins happen this year (much like my beloved Gators...) I'm rooted for the colts, but I wont be surprised if the Pats pull it.

On the other side, i really hope the Bears can pull it off. They havent looked great but I really think its Rex's time...

[Mr. Snackpants]

It wasn't hard for me to make my picks.

I hate Peyton and like Brady.

I'm and lions fan.

So.....Pats vs. Saints

BTW TMNTerminator, that is one sweet pic in your sig.

[BigApple3AM]

Superbowl: Bears vs. Colts

[JetsAndHeels]

These games should be really good. I pick the Colts and the Saints to win....I know the bears have that defense and all but to me the x-factor in this game is Drew Brees. He is one of the best, if not the best qb in the league this year.

[MadPirateBunny]

GO COLTS! Bear's Dee is gonna give Peyton a run for his money, but I have faith in him. :D

[bmxbandit]

with the Reggie Bush, Deuce McAllister, and Brees combo the Saints can't be touched. i hope they end up with the Lombardi trophy.

[OA]

BTW TMNTerminator, that is one sweet pic in your sig.

Thnx man...i love it as well...

Speaking of which, this definately seems to be the year of the Gator: if the Pats can pull it, then their fabulous foursome of Gator wide recievers will get a chance at the big one; if the Bears can pull it, good ole Rex and defensive power Alex Brown will get their shot (along with a few other lesser known Gators on the team...). Can't wait till tomorrow...

[bmxbandit]

well the Saints are out. :( i really thought they were gonna pull this one off after coming back and getting within 4. too many turn overs killed them. so now it looks like i gotta go with the Bears to win the superbowl. and for the AFC champs i'm gonna say... colts > pats.

[BigApple3AM]

They got DESTROYED. Okay lets see how the next game goes. I hate manning, but I dislike the patriots, so really I hope they both lose.

BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can someone make me a really sweet bears sig?

Edit: Should I play the lottery or what? I went against the grain with both predictions, I guess all those so called FOOTBALL EXPERTS can SHOVE IT! (They said before the Bears game the Football experts predict Saints to win, hahahaha).

Sorry, I'm a little pumped, this is gonna be a great Superbowl game. Good luck next year to the losing teams (and their fans), we'll see how it goes in Miami (this is awesome, Bears play the superbowl on my 20th Birthday!)

[jeff the cheff]

dammit my team lost the AFC championship!

I think the Colts are going to be very very heavily favored to win the superbowl...but I'm gonna root againts them for two reasons. One is I like rooting for the underdog...and the second is I'm temporarily mad at the Colts for kicking my team out of the superbowl.

But maybe Tom Brady deserves just a few times to sit back and watch the superbowl...

[JetsAndHeels]

I am very happy to see the Colts came back to beat the Pats. Being a Jets fan it is embedded in my dna to hate them...and a Pats loss is as good as a Jets win.

Sorry Jeff the Chef, that's just how it is my man.
:)

[Cascadia]

I turned away after my team, Broncos, did not make it into the playoff

[JetsAndHeels]

Broncos had a very rough end to the season...getting knocked out of playoff contention and then losing Darrent Williams.

[OA]

Well, 2 very good games....and Im very happy with both outcomes...Im glad the bears whopped on the saints...maybe some people will finally shutup now about Rex and a weakening defense...

On the other side, I thought the Colts were done early on, but man what a comeback...great game....

Now, though, Im having trouble deciding who to go for in the Superbowl!

[MadPirateBunny]

So glad the Colts showed up for the 2nd half. Heh.

Isn't this like Peyton's first time to the Superbowl?

As for the outcome of the game, it's hard to say but of course I'm rooting for Indianapolis (big surprise that it is. hehe)

[OA]

Isn't this like Peyton's first time to the Superbowl?

Sure is....im so happy for him...he deserves it...maybe now he can shut up all those who question wether he is great or not...

[jeff the cheff]

I hope he loses!

Looks like I'm rooting for the Bears....I like underdogs

[Cascadia]

I was not going to watch the Super Bowl but this past week, I found out that my step-sister has commercial time during the game. It is the last commercial before half-time.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I was not going to watch the Super Bowl but this past week, I found out that my step-sister has commercial time during the game. It is the last commercial before half-time.

That's sweet. Is she going to be in it? Or did she help create it? Either way, pretty cool.

[Cascadia]

she and her husband created it. This is the 5th or 6th commercial that they have produced.

[JetsAndHeels]

That is awesome Scientific Freak. Make sure to set that DVR. :)

Lets play a game:

Which number is greater:
Rex Grossman's jersey number or the number of players from the Bengals who have been in trouble with the law?

[Cascadia]

thank you :)

[Mr. Snackpants]

she and her husband created it. This is the 5th or 6th commercial that they have produced.

Cool, I'll be sure to look for it.

Do you know what the commercial is for?

[Cascadia]

Garmin GPS...the full commercial is on youtube but it will be condensed to 30 seconds on Super Sunday.

[jeff the cheff]

That is awesome Scientific Freak. Make sure to set that DVR. :)

Lets play a game:

Which number is greater:
Rex Grossman's jersey number or the number of players from the Bengals who have been in trouble with the law?

Bengals payers?

Ok I got one. Will Peyton Manning throw more TD's in the Superbowl than number of commercials he's been in this year?

[JetsAndHeels]

Bengal's payers?

No, Bengals players. :)

The answer is the Bengals. They have had 9 players to be involved in some sort of trouble with the law. That is greater than rex's jersey number of 8.

As far as Manning, no I do not think he will get as many TD's as commercials. It could be alot like their divisional game against Baltimore...Vinatieri, Vinatieri, and more Vinatieri.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Bengals payers?

Ok I got one. Will Peyton Manning throw more TD's in the Superbowl than number of commercials he's been in this year?

Push. I've only seen him in 2. I think he throws 2 TDs and 2 INTs.

[jeff the cheff]

Push. I've only seen him in 2. I think he throws 2 TDs and 2 INTs.

The mustache one, the one for ESPN with Eli Manning, the one where he cheers on coffe makers and movers, and that one with the guys ending to a movie where he says "coach, but they playoffs are tommorow," and I heard there was another one that will air during the Superbowl.

So I didn't give good descriptions...but thats 4-5 commercials, and I don't think that many TD's is likley.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Oh I forgot the ESPN one with Eli. So that's 3. So I go under then :P

[OA]

Well todays the big day!!! After so much buildup the time has finally come...im thinking the weather today might play a big factor, esp. if it rains...

Im thinking though, the Colts take it by a touchdown 31-24...

THoughts?

[jeff the cheff]

My prediction..

Bears- 512

Colts- 2


Daaa Bearssssssssssss

[Mr. Snackpants]

I'm picking the Bears, but honestly I have no idea whats going to happen. I just hope its a close game. I think Peyton wont have a great game but will be clutch at the end and then Colts will miss a last second field goal to tie... kinda like last year:lol:

Bears-26
Colts-23

[Jester]

http://www.jackalopearmy.com/ravenous/pics/superfans.jpg

DA BEARS!!

[OA]

I'm picking the Bears, but honestly I have no idea whats going to happen. I just hope its a close game. I think Peyton wont have a great game but will be clutch at the end and then Colts will miss a last second field goal to tie... kinda like last year:lol:

Bears-26
Colts-23

Yea, but this time around they gots Vinaterie...

[OA]

Well...its all over...the Colts win 29-17!!! Pretty sloppy game in the begining, but overall I thought it was a pretty good game...not particualrly exciting but still a solid game... I do feel bad for Rex as I'm sure that will be all the talk, about his interecptions and play in the game...

And on another note, the commercials weren't quite that great this year IMO...a couple got me chuckling a bit but nothing like back in the day...

So football season is over...:ohwell: ...but at least my Gators are still dominating in basketball...:D

[JetsAndHeels]

Congrats to the Colts...glad to see Manning and Dungy win a Championship.

Hey TMNT, I am with you..now its time to focus on basketball and march madness coming up. My TarHeels lost yesterday and have Duke Wed. night. That game is like the Super Bowl for me. :)

[bmxbandit]

Hey TMNT, I am with you..now its time to focus on basketball and march madness coming up. My TarHeels lost yesterday and have Duke Wed. night. That game is like the Super Bowl for me. :)

yeah unc lost! to NCSU!!!! i was sooo excited! :) NCSU FTMFW!

but as for the superbowl.... blah. i really wanted to see the bears pull it off. they just couldn't come up with good plays without doing something stupid.

[JetsAndHeels]

yeah unc lost! to NCSU!!!! i was sooo excited! :) NCSU FTMFW!

Congrats on state beating carolina for the first time in 4 years. :)

[MadPirateBunny]

yay!













:D

[Dinny]

All I heard about this is that David Beckham somehow appeared on one of the adverts.

[OA]

All I heard about this is that David Beckham somehow appeared on one of the adverts.

Yea, he was...the spot he was in didint focus on him or anything...he was just one of a whole slew of celebrities at someones party...no lines or anything...

And Jets, yea that was a tough loss the other night...but still alot of time to go...

[jeff the cheff]

The superbowl was great in the first half, even though it was very sloppy. I wished the Colts would have not short kicked the kickoff everytime, because you can tell their special teams wouldnt have been special enough to stop that guy from running it back on them again. The best part was that when the colts kicked off, I yelled "run it back!" Apparantley he heard me.

So the superbowl itself wasn't that great of a game, just like last year. Whenever my team isn't in the superbowl, I root for the team that loses...hmmm.

I didn't see all the commercials, because I was at a party and it was kind of loud. I liked the snickers commercial where the two guys accidentaly kissed, then had to rip out chest hair to make up for the lack of manliness. :lol: Also, I read somewhere that after the Janet Jackson Superbowl, they promised not to show any erectile dysfunction commercials, because some idiots think its innapropriate. There was a sprint commercial I think where they used the word "connectile dysfunction," which I thought was great.

One more thing that I noticed, and some people agreed, was that before the coin flip, the fans cheered when they called out the players names. Musim Muhammed, for some reason, got booed. The only reason I thought of was that there are a lot of idiots who think anyone with a Muhamed in there name or who is brown represents terrorists. Anyone else notice this?



Oh and maybe there should be a general sports thread, because some of you are discussing college basketball. I'm going to see UConn and Syracuse tonight, the game is on campus and I got tickets. It's 10 degrees here with 15 mph wind, and theres about 50 kids already waiting to get in, with tents and everything. I heard some kids saying that they and their friends were rotating and have been staking out their spot in line since this morning, and the game isnt even till 7. Anyways, UConn isn't doing that great this year, but I just hope they can win this one against a rival team

[Ecto Jedi]

One more thing that I noticed, and some people agreed, was that before the coin flip, the fans cheered when they called out the players names. Musim Muhammed, for some reason, got booed. The only reason I thought of was that there are a lot of idiots who think anyone with a Muhamed in there name or who is brown represents terrorists. Anyone else notice this?

I did, and I was quite perplexed, as well. I thought the same thing as you initially -- though the crowd wouldn't be that ignorant, would it?

[JetsAndHeels]

They arent booing him. They are yelling "Moooooose". That is the honest truth...when he was playing for the panthers they did the same here.

[Mr. Snackpants]

They arent booing him. They are yelling "Moooooose". That is the honest truth...when he was playing for the panthers they did the same here.

Yup, that's exactly what they were doing :lol:

I wanted the Bears to win but, ehhh it doesn't really matter. I was just hoping for an exciting game but that didn't happen.

How about the commercials? Not as good as previous years but there were still some great ones. Heres a link to them:

http://www.youtube.com/superbowl

[OA]

They arent booing him. They are yelling "Moooooose". That is the honest truth...when he was playing for the panthers they did the same here.

Yea...its kind of interesting to hear that, cuz you think they're booing him when in fact they cheering him...you'll also hear that similar "booing" for a handful of other players in different sports whose name (first or last) kinda has that "ooo" thing going for it...and of course, as I write this, I can't think of any player to use as an example! :P

...it'll come to me...

[Ecto Jedi]

They arent booing him. They are yelling "Moooooose". That is the honest truth...when he was playing for the panthers they did the same here.

Well, that makes more sense. :)

[JetsAndHeels]

Yea...its kind of interesting to hear that, cuz you think they're booing him when in fact they cheering him...you'll also hear that similar "booing" for a handful of other players in different sports whose name (first or last) kinda has that "ooo" thing going for it...and of course, as I write this, I can't think of any player to use as an example! :P

...it'll come to me...


Duce Staley and Deuce McCallister are two that come to mind.

[OA]

Exactly Heels...

But the real reason Im bringing this thread back is hopefully to get the attention of a mod to maybe sticky this and change the title to "Sports Talk" or something more inlcusive about sports....while we're definately in the minority, I think theres enough of us here to keep this thread alive and fresh...whadyathink?

[JetsAndHeels]

Yeah, we can definately keep a sports thread going. With March Madness in the next few weeks and then baseball and the NFL draft, there will be plenty to discuss.

By the way, sorry about that loss your gators took on Saturday. They still are the best team if you ask me.

[Krang]

I renamed the thread so that it can be used for sports in general. If it continues to be active, it can be stickied as well.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Awesome idea. Single sports threads wouldn't make it but a general on should be pretty active, judging by how this thread kept getting off topic.

Anyone watch NBA All-Star weekend? I did and I do every year even though it's not much fun anymore. I did miss the Rookie-Sophmore game and the Celebrity game friday. I watched everything Saturday night. I enjoyed the shooting stars challenge, even more so because the Detroit team won. The Skills challenge is a joke, at least make it look like youre trying. I've never really liked the 3pt shootout and the dunk contest sucked yet again. I wished the judges were the ones dunking instead, even at their ages. And then the actual All-Star game was so boring...could it have been more lopsided?

[OA]

Thanks alot Krang!! :)

By the way, sorry about that loss your gators took on Saturday. They still are the best team if you ask me.

Man, tell me about it. But you know what, they needed it. They've been playing comeback for a good part of these last few weeks so it was bound to happen. And Vanderbilt is actually a pretty good team so I dont mind that. Im just glad the loss happened now!! I just hope this wakes them up... And yea, I still think they're the best as well...i can't believe they dropped all the way to #3....but its alright...

The heels have been looking pretty good these last couple of games...but TOUGH loss though to va tech...

And as far as the All star weekend snackpants, i really can't watch much of it anymore...the rookie-soph game wasn't very good at all IMO...the dunk contest was alright, nothing too special...the main game was indeed very lopsided...

[Mr. Snackpants]

yeah ive basically accepted that all-star weekend blows. if the players dont care and dont want to be there, why should i care and why should I watch?

I'm totally ready for the ncaa tourney! It''s at this time I wish I woulda went the michigan state, where my team would be in the tourney every year, as opposed to central michigan where it'll take a miracle run in the MAC tourney to make it to the big dance. But I guess that would make it all the better, right? We'll have to make a pool when the time comes.

Oh and also, for the first time in my life, Im excited for spring training. Im a detroit sports fan, thus a tigers fan. so you can imagine why the start of baseball wouldnt excite me...just another year of sitting on the couch all summer long watching them lose. But this year is different! I cant wait!

[OA]

just another year of sitting on the couch all summer long watching them lose.

Exactly my thoughts into the local team here: the Devil Rays... except in our case, its looking to be another crap year...

And yea, im very much excited about the upcoming tourney...obvioulsy Im hoping my Gators can get their act together (which I'm sure they will)...

[JetsAndHeels]

Speaking of Michigan State, they had a big win tonight over top ranked Wisconsin. Sounds like the Badgers have a little bit of that TarHeel bug...get ranked #1 and then lose a game.

[jeff the cheff]

all those ncaa teams are going down...cause where its really at is UCONN!

ok maybe not so much, but I'll keep cheering and wait for the next year.

I'm going to their game on sunday against Louisville, and if I'm lucky I'll score big east championship tickets (if they are still even in it)

[JetsAndHeels]

The NFL scouting combine starts tomorrow. I will be at work but I think NFL Network will re-air it later. It's always interesting to see whose stock rises and falls during this event.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Ahhh, the NFL Draft! Always a stressful time for us Lions fans. We always have a top 10 pick for Matt Millen to mess up. I thought this year was the year we got that #1 pick, until we screwed up and won a game. Actually at the time I was glad because everyone was projecting Brady Quinn to go #1 and I hate Quinn. But then Jamarcus Russell declared and I was pissed about drafting #2 because Oaklands going to take him. So it pretty much set that the Lions are taking Joe Thomas. Im all for beefing up an o-line, but we had a franchise LT already. Whytake another LT with the #2 pick? I would rather take Calvin Johnson as a sure thing or even AP. OL as a top pick haven't faired well (Robert Gallery). Trading down would be nice but I dont think thats possible. It feels like 2004 all over again when the Pistons went with a big man (Darko) instead of a sure thing like Melo, Bosh, or Wade. *sigh*:(

[Sewer Bull]

I renamed the thread so that it can be used for sports in general. If it continues to be active, it can be stickied as well.

...wait?

We can talk about sports here?

Any type of sports?

ANY?

Great success!

Let's talk about the best sport ever then:

http://www.worth1000.com/entries/177500/177845NSur_w.jpg

FOOTBALL!!!!!!!

(known elsewhere as "soccer")

Yesterday and today's Champions League, anyone?

[Barkworm]

Bayern sucks, if Real wasn't so crappy at the moment they could have easily kicked their asses.

[Dinny]

Milan were crap last night. As soon as they play a decent team they're going to get knocked out. I hope to God that Chelsea somehow lose tonight.

[Stimor]

i would like to talk about football (known as american football elsewhere) if that wont be greatly minded

[jeff the cheff]

I think the rules should be you can talk about any sport except NASCAR, which sometimes gets confused for a sport. :D

[Sewer Bull]

Milan were crap last night. As soon as they play a decent team they're going to get knocked out. I hope to God that Chelsea somehow lose tonight.

I'm cheering for Celtic at the moment. Not that I'm their biggest fan or something but they've got two Poles in squad, so yeah.

BTW - it's quite funny, someone mentions football on the board and then Dinny shows up out of the blue. :)

[Dinny]

I'm cheering for Celtic at the moment. Not that I'm their biggest fan or something but they've got two Poles in squad, so yeah.

BTW - it's quite funny, someone mentions football on the board and then Dinny shows up out of the blue. :)

My senses were all... tingling or something. I thought we should have made topics for the Champions League and Euro 2008 after the world cup thread was so successful, at least you, me and Barkworm would have something to say.

Unfortunately my team's in the UEFA cup this year so the Champions League has been boring so far for me. Looking forward to Inter - Valencia tonight though, should be excellent. I expect Inter to go through to the quarters but it'll be close.
I can only see Barcelona - Liverpool going one way but Liverpool have the luck of the draw on their side as if they can get a descent result tonight, Barca will need to play well at Anfield which has become a fortress in the Premiership this season.
As much as I want Porto to win tonight, they'd need more than luck to get anything out of tonight's game with Chelsea, and I can see Chelsea winning in Portugal too. Expect to see some dramatic display from Mourinho once Chelsea go through, like mooning the Chelsea supporters for no good reason.
As for Roma - Lyon, I think Roma could squeeze a victory tonight, but realistically Lyon will march on through.

Btw Sewer Bull, Boruc played really well last night.

[JetsAndHeels]

Mr. Snackpants, why does Matt Millen still even have a job? That guy should have gotten canned like years ago.

What are the chances of them taking another receiver this year? :)

I also need to correct my last post, the combine does not begin until tomorrow afternoon and will be aired on the NFL Network starting at 2pm.

[OA]

Yea, the lions have been hurting alot these last few years...Im hoping the Bucs are able to snag Calvin...he looks like such a tremendous wideout...And Gruden NEEDS to have a great draft if he wants to keep his job beyond this year...

And WOOHOO!! Wisconsin loss!! Nothing againsst the badgers but Ii'm still kinda peeved that Gators dropped so far...

[Mr. Snackpants]

Because Ford is an idiot. But to be fair Millen isnt as bad as some make him out to be. His overall drafts arent that bad, but it's his 1st round picks that have everyone breathing down his neck. To be honest I would not be upset if he took a WR. I know that sounds crazy, but I really feel that way. THe only options at #2 are Quinn, Thomas, and Peterson (assuming Oakland take Russell). Or trading down of course. But because of Millens past mistakes with drafting WRs, CJ wont happen even though CJ will be better than all 3 of our 1st round picks. The reason I wouldnt mind picking another WR is because Rogers is gone and Mike Williams is on his way out of town. I mean, the Lions have SO many holes to fill so they should take the best talent available. BUt it will never happen because people would hunt him down and murder him for taking 4 WRs in the 1st round.

[JetsAndHeels]

I think the Lions could use a good tackle or guard on offense. I remember Joey Harrington getting murdered behind that line a few seasons ago. Seems like that would be a good way to go.

As far as the Jets go, I'm not really used to seeing them pick so late in the 1st round. Currently they hold the #25 pick. I would like to see them go with some defense, prefferably a good nose tackle and a corner.

[OA]

yea, there's NO WAY the Lions could go with yet another WR...im still baffled they havent been able to make it work with the studs you already have (and with all the smack they talk...)...but I guess the o-line will do you in everytime...the o-line in the sport in general, IMO, is soo underrated...many people don't realize just how important it is to have guys up front who can hold off those beasts on defense...

[JetsAndHeels]

That is why I am so glad the Jets have a good coach in Mangini. Last year instead of going with the "sexy" pick in Matt Leinart at #4, they took D'brick (which was great bc they desperately needed the OL help). Then they got the great center Mangold from Ohio State and then Eric Smith the WR/QB from Missouri.

I hope they have another good draft this year that helps fill needs, not get flashy players.
And I am sure they will...coach Mangini comes from the Belicheck tree of coaching where you get the right guys for the right roles, you don't go for the big names.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I agree with needing a good oline(Dline too), I was an Olineman in high school. But we slapped a franchise tag on Jeff Backus(LT) and now we wanna draft another LT #2 overall. I don't believe in drafting Olinemen that high. And then one of them will have to move to RT. It doesnt really matter theyll be top 5 again next year :D

[Dinny]

Unfortunately my team's in the UEFA cup this year so the Champions League has been boring so far for me. Looking forward to Inter - Valencia tonight though, should be excellent. I expect Inter to go through to the quarters but it'll be close.
I can only see Barcelona - Liverpool going one way but Liverpool have the luck of the draw on their side as if they can get a descent result tonight, Barca will need to play well at Anfield which has become a fortress in the Premiership this season.
As much as I want Porto to win tonight, they'd need more than luck to get anything out of tonight's game with Chelsea, and I can see Chelsea winning in Portugal too. Expect to see some dramatic display from Mourinho once Chelsea go through, like mooning the Chelsea supporters for no good reason.
As for Roma - Lyon, I think Roma could squeeze a victory tonight, but realistically Lyon will march on through.

Boy was I wrong. Chelsea drew 1-1 with Porto in Porto, Inter drew 2-2 with Valencia in Milan and LIVERPOOL BEAT BARCELONA 1-2 IN THE CAMP NOU! Oh and Roma - Lyon finished 0-0.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Once upon a time, there was the UEFA Champion's Cup and from the early 1990's, the UEFA Champion's League. A Champion's League shall be for champion's clubs, not those who finished 2nd and behind. I think it's all about money. I don't care about how good some soccer leagues are ranked. I would like to see one team from each country again in the Champion's League.

[Dinny]

Once upon a time, there was the UEFA Champion's Cup and from the early 1990's, the UEFA Champion's League. A Champion's League shall be for champion's clubs, not those who finished 2nd and behind. I think it's all about money. I don't care about how good some soccer leagues are ranked. I would like to see one team from each country again in the Champion's League.

Presumably because you're Swedish. I think that the method of team selection used currently is as good as it can get. Why should the champions of Albania get to play when Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan cannot? I agree with the fact that the name is misleading, as it is not just champions who take part in the Champions' League, but the idea of the Champions' League is to have the best teams from all of Europe compete for the ultimate club prize in any sport in the world, and as such UEFA have got it right. I would rather see Chelsea - Real Madrid (neither of whom are currently 1st in their respective leagues) play than Tirana FC - Sofia FC, or even Barcelona - Tirana FC for that matter.

[Sewer Bull]

Why should the champions of Albania get to play when Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan cannot?

Because there are also some people loving football in Albania, you know. Just like in the country I live in, that hasn't had a team in Champions League since... forever.

There's that certain magic in football that allows potentially weaker teams to defeat the ultimate giants, win the trophies and cheer the masses. Just like Greece winning Euro in 2004.

Champions League kills this magic. Only surprises that you can get there is the "weak" Liverpool winning the trophy in 2005.

[Barkworm]

I totally agree. CL has lost all its charm.

[Dinny]

If you were to have a tournament like the old Champions' Cup it would be impossible to run now. There are 53 countries registered with UEFA! How can you hold a tournament for 53 countries? I agree with Johan when he says that money is a factor, it is very likely that England, Spain, Italy, France and Germany would be very unhappy with going back to the old system because the new one accomodates their teams so well and could threaten to pull out of UEFA if that happens. I also feel that having four teams represent England, Spain (and is it still Italy?) is too much. Perhaps if all teams had to qualify even if they were champions of Spain, we could see more upsets with more of the super powers getting knocked out.

Anyway, I see your point and it is definitely true that the Champions' League no longer has the romance that was once associated with it.

By the way Sewer Bull, which Polish team do you support? I ask because Panathinaikos has crossed paths with Legia Warsaw and Wisla Krakow in the past.

[jeff the cheff]

There's that certain magic in football that allows potentially weaker teams to defeat the ultimate giants, win the trophies and cheer the masses. Just like Greece winning Euro in 2004.



Is it the fact that you can win the game by only scoring once?

[Dinny]

Is it the fact that you can win the game by only scoring once?

That certainly has a lot to do it. One of the things that makes football so exciting is that it takes less than 10 seconds to score a goal, meaning that there's always a tension around the ground when it's a close scoring game. As such, upsets are always on the cards. Do you only enjoy sports when people score?

[jeff the cheff]

No I don't only like sports when people score. Sometimes the most exciting parts of games are not when someone scores, like a big hit in hockey, a high yard play in football, a stolen ball in basketball, a triple play in baseball, etc.

[Sewer Bull]

If you were to have a tournament like the old Champions' Cup it would be impossible to run now. There are 53 countries registered with UEFA! How can you hold a tournament for 53 countries?


Well... I didn't say that every single national champion has to take part in CL year by year. We don't have these qualification rounds for nothing, I guess.

But now, on this level of CL, we've got four English teams, three Spanish, three Italian and two French - 12 teams from four countries and 4 teams from other four countries.... DAMN! It's just unjust.


By the way Sewer Bull, which Polish team do you support? I ask because Panathinaikos has crossed paths with Legia Warsaw and Wisla Krakow in the past.

Formally Legia Warsaw (as I live in this city and used to like them a lot when I was younger). Yeah, I remember CL quarter-finals in 1996... I was so upset, damn Warzycha. :cry: I don't support them that much as I used to, tho'. I don't feel any grief if they lose or get knocked out. The only Polish team I really care about now is the national squad.

I don't like Wisla Krakow, so I had a good laugh when Panathinaikos knocked them out a few years ago. Damn, such losers - losing 4-1 after winning the first match 3-1.

[Dinny]

Formally Legia Warsaw (as I live in this city and used to like them a lot when I was younger). Yeah, I remember CL quarter-finals in 1996... I was so upset, damn Warzycha. :cry: I don't support them that much as I used to, tho'. I don't feel any grief if they lose or get knocked out. The only Polish team I really care about now is the national squad.

I don't like Wisla Krakow, so I had a good laugh when Panathinaikos knocked them out a few years ago. Damn, such losers - losing 4-1 after winning the first match 3-1.

The funniest thing about those two results was that it was Polish players that put the teams out. Warzycha (or Bazexa as we call him) as you mentioned in 1996 and Olisadebe scored in the tie against Wisla. Both players are legends at Panathinaikos. Our team in 1996 though was excellent. I believe they were the only European team to ever win in the Old Amsterdam Stadium and it was against the then champions of Europe, Ajax (unfortunately after winning the first leg 0-1 in Amsterdam, we lost the second leg 0-3 in Athens :( ).

Most Greek fans at leased used to be the opposite to the way you feel as prior to the victory in Euro 2004, hardly any fans or even any players cared much for the national team but cared for their club more than anything. I always found that ridiculous, the rivalry between clubs got so heated that for a period certain players from opposing clubs would refuse to play together on the national team. All that seems to have changed for good now, though.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Well today is the day...the day i've been waiting for since last summer. Pistons vs. Bulls...at the Palace. I hope 'Sheed and C-Webb tear Ben a new one. I planned on being there today, but bad weather today and last night didn't allow me to go. I very anxious to hear the reaction of the fans when Ben steps on the floor for warmups and when he is announced. I know if I were there I'd be booing as loud as I could.

[JetsAndHeels]

Calvin Johnson ran a 4.3 today at the combine.

This guy is so good its just absurd. He is bar none the best overall player in this year's draft. He will make an instant impact on whatever team gets him.

[Mr. Snackpants]

CJ is crazy good. That's why I believe any team that passes on him is crazy...even the Lions.

Joe Thomas is impressing lots of people. But I still dont like the Lions taking him #2.

[OA]

I REALLY, really hopin that the Bucs pick him up...we need alot of help in alot of places but CJ looks like he might be one of a kind...

And damnit if the Gators didnt drop another one...1-2 in they're last 3 games...juest what I was worried about: them limpin into the tourney...

And good game today b/w OSU and Wisc....

[JetsAndHeels]

Don't feel bad, my heels lost to Maryland also. They were ahead about 34 out of the whole 40 minutes then just collapsed at the end.

2 weeks until the tournament selections are made. It's definately crunch time now.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Yeah, well my team won today!!! We beat Northern Illinios :P

haha, j/k basketball isnt even taken seriously here because we're bad...but the future looks good imo. But the only way we go dancin' is a miracle run through the MAC tourny.

Oh and the Pistons won today, hell yeah!!! And I loved the fans reaction to Big Ben...I wish I coulda been there too (damn weather).

[Jo Dawn]

Two days, 14 hours until Spring Training starts!! Woo hooooo...!

[OA]

Don't feel bad, my heels lost to Maryland also. They were ahead about 34 out of the whole 40 minutes then just collapsed at the end.

2 weeks until the tournament selections are made. It's definately crunch time now.

Man, that was such a bad loss...i feel for you there...

What the heck's going on with our teams?! I can't wait for the tourney though...im really excited about this year...a lot of good teams, and many that have been flying under the radar...should be good...

[Mr. Snackpants]

Man TMNTerminator....your boys are getting their asses handed to them.

[JetsAndHeels]

What the heck's going on with our teams?!

Good question. Carolina bugs the heck out of me bc they beat one good team then they lose one they should have won. They just don't have that killer instinct that the National Title team had 2 years ago.

[Mr. Snackpants]

And now they're within 10.....Wow what a game!

[OA]

Man TMNTerminator....your boys are getting their asses handed to them.

Dude..this is getting rediculous...they are playing with absolutley no heart...its like since they won the SEC they dont seem to care anymore...I'm hoping they can just snap out of it in time....:ohwell:

[JetsAndHeels]

Did any of you see Shaun Livingston's knee injury a couple of nights ago? Holy cow that was nasty.

Take a look if you wanna:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZcvur6dBqM

[Mr. Snackpants]

Yeah that was some nasty ****....tore about every ligament in his leg. I wonder how long it'll take him to come back. ACL alone takes 4-5 months minimum. I kinda like him and I hope this doesn't ruin his career. But hey, at least he has that college degree to fall back on...o wait, n/m.

How about the Randy Moss to Packers trade talk. I hate the Packers (naturally as a Lions fan) and I think this is a bad move. Why bring this cancer to your team? They have decent young WRs. But from my standpoint I hope it happens. If the Raiders get rid of Moss there's a better chance of them taking Calvin Johnson, leaving JaMarcus Russell. I love Russell and would love the Lions to draft him, even if he may be a risk.

[JetsAndHeels]

Carolina lost again tonight..this time to Georgia Tech.

To top it off I get home and read the Jets message boards and Jonathan Vilma may be traded.

When it rains it pours. :(

[jeff the cheff]

UConn lost again today, and their last game, and the one before that...they aren't great this year. If they shot free throws 70%, they would have won a lot more games, but its closer to 50 I think. :ohwell:

[Mr. Snackpants]

Wow, what a great day of college bball yesterday...i'm starting to get really pumped for the tournys. I just wish Michigan coulda pulled off the upset....up 6 with a couple minutes to go and lose by 4.....terrible. And how to you miss a dunk like that!?!?

[OA]

Well, the bucs go from basically no QB to signing Jeff Garcia and trading for Plummer (if he shows)..overall, I'd say a great improvement of our current core of simms, gardkowski, and tim freakingrattay...

And my Gators pulled out a big win...lets see if thats enough to get a 1 seed...

[JetsAndHeels]

Carolina got a big win today over our hated rivals Duke. Of course Tyler Hansbrough got his nose punched in pretty good but still its a good win bc it lands us the #1 seed going into the acc tournament starting Thursday. Can't wait for that to start up, then we get to watch the NCAA pairings a week from today.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Yay for conference tournys! I can't wait. Too bad I'm going to have to pay $20 to watch the MAC tourny :( Oh well it'll be a good time.

[bmxbandit]

you think the hit on Tyler was intentional?

my first reaction was henderson did it purposefully but the more i watch the replay the more i think it was just playing hard. i hate to see him have to sit out a game and hopefully it doesn't hurt duke too much.

[JetsAndHeels]

you think the hit on Tyler was intentional?

my first reaction was henderson did it purposefully but the more i watch the replay the more i think it was just playing hard. i hate to see him have to sit out a game and hopefully it doesn't hurt duke too much.

I doubt it was intentional but that doesn't change how I feel about Duke. They suck. :)

You might want to change your thoughts on that suspension..afterall Duke plays State in their first game of the acc tournament.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Im pretty sure Hendersons hit wasnt intentional. It happened so fast in the heat of the moment. I think it's bull he got thrown out and suspended a game.

[OA]

Yea, I don't know if it was intentional or not but it was pretty nasty...would this be such a big deal if they weren't such rivals, I dunno...but it was a very good game...its crunch time guys!

[JetsAndHeels]

Today my Jets landed Thomas Jones from the Bears.
They get him, and their #63 pick in the draft.

All the Jets had to give in exchange was their #37 pick.

I am very happy with this. Jones will be a good replacement for Curtis Martin at the rb department.
I would almost call this deal a steal. :)

[OA]

Man, that was a great deal/steal...Thomas Jones IMO is very much underated...and he'll definately be an upgrade..CMart when healthy was a phenomenal back...good deal...

Im still wondering if Plummer is going to report or retire...

[JetsAndHeels]

Man, that was a great deal/steal...Thomas Jones IMO is very much underated...and he'll definately be an upgrade..CMart when healthy was a phenomenal back...good deal...

You're right, Curtis Martin was one of the best backs I have seen play. He is a quiet guy, soft spoken, etc. and I think that may be why he never got much media attention. He is definately a shoe-in for the HOF.

Jake should report. The guy has a few good more years left in him IMO. He really isn't that bad of a qb, he just had a hard time playing in the Denver system. The NFC would be a bit easier for him I think.

[jeff the cheff]

UConn lost today, so they are out of the big east tourney and they aren't going to the NCAA this year. :-?

Thats what happens when your players from the year before are too good....

[Mr. Snackpants]

UConn lost today, so they are out of the big east tourney and they aren't going to the NCAA this year. :-?

Thats what happens when your players from the year before are too good....

It's so strange to see UConn bad and for them to not make the tourney is crazy.

Not like any of you care but Central Michigan beat Buffalo today. They play Akron tomorrow and if they pull of that upset, they'll be sitting pretty good.

[Sewer Bull]

Boruc should leave Celtic asap. He's too awesome for this mediocre club.

[Dinny]

Boruc should leave Celtic asap. He's too awesome for this mediocre club.

The Scottish league doesn't deserve two spots in the champions league, it's incredibly overrated.

Anyone see the fight between Inter and Valencia yesterday?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID7uiiNqpmA&mode=related&search=

The guy in grey that everyone ran after in the beginning broke someone's nose. Valencia went through to the quarter finals.

Edit: better video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy1m81RWo8E&mode=related&search=

[Mr. Snackpants]

Nothing brings a smile to my face more than a Duke loss...

This season has been full of smiles :D

[OA]

Yea, I really dont like Duke either...

There have been some GREAT games in these conference tourneys...anyone catch that UCLA debacle? Hell of a game...

And in an 1 1/2 hours time my Gators begin their charge...Im hoping they can step it up....

[bmxbandit]

i am estatic as NC State made it to the ACC finals! hopefully they can pull out a win over the heels!

[Mr. Snackpants]

Not too long until the the bracket is announced. I was thinking of setting up a pool here, if anyone wants to.

[OA]

Oh yea baby...overall #1 seed...it had to have helped the way we ran through the SEC tourney...and our bracket looks pretty good overall...bit concerned about Maryland but overall not too bad...

[jeff the cheff]

It's so strange to see UConn bad and for them to not make the tourney is crazy.



They didn't even get close to making the NIT! :roll:

[OA]

Yea, UConn, has definately fallen from grace...used to be so good too

I'm just lookin forward to this Friday night...we got Jackson State so hopefully we can take care of them in short order...

I'm so excited for this year's tournry...obvioulsy im going for Florida but there are alot of really good teams out there...should be a good one

I was thinking of setting up a pool here, if anyone wants to.

Definately am down, though we have to act fast...

[jeff the cheff]

I'll be down for a pool probably. I have a bracket set up on facebook, I didn't put much time or thought into it, just went on some gut instincts.

Yea, UConn, has definately fallen from grace...used to be so good too

It was just a bad year. Almost every player from last year left for NBA, so there was only freshman and sophomores, and they're coming along but none of them are extremely talented. 1-3 years I give them to be a great team again.

[OA]

It was just a bad year. Almost every player from last year left for NBA, so there was only freshman and sophomores, and they're coming along but none of them are extremely talented. 1-3 years I give them to be a great team again.

To be honest, that sort of situation has me VERY worried about next year, when our entire starting five is gone...we have some promising young guys, but obviously they havent had much playing time considering the starters we got...but thats next year...

This year we have another championship to win!

[Mr. Snackpants]

I'll be down for a pool probably. I have a bracket set up on facebook, I didn't put much time or thought into it, just went on some gut instincts.

Did you radomize your bracket on Facbook :lol: ??? I better not lose to someone who randomizes theirs.

[jeff the cheff]

haha, no I didn't randomize it. I picked who I thought would win, but didn't compare the two teams and think into each game any more than 30 seconds.

My final four is Kansas, Maryland, Ohio State, and Georgetown. And I picked Ohio state beating Maryland in the championship 89-88 for a tie breaker...



I have a question about the 1 in 6 gazillion chance of picking a perfect bracket...this statistic seems a little off. Does it take into consideration the chances of each team winning based on their seed in the tournament? Obviously a 16 seed isn't going to win the tournament, let alone get past the first round...does the 1 in a bagazillion statistic take this into consideration, or is it 1 in a googleplex chance of picking teams at random?

[Mr. Snackpants]

haha, no I didn't randomize it. I picked who I thought would win, but didn't compare the two teams and think into each game any more than 30 seconds.

My final four is Kansas, Maryland, Ohio State, and Georgetown. And I picked Ohio state beating Maryland in the championship 89-88 for a tie breaker...



I have a question about the 1 in 6 gazillion chance of picking a perfect bracket...this statistic seems a little off. Does it take into consideration the chances of each team winning based on their seed in the tournament? Obviously a 16 seed isn't going to win the tournament, let alone get past the first round...does the 1 in a bagazillion statistic take this into consideration, or is it 1 in a googleplex chance of picking teams at random?

Thats a good Final 4...I could see Maryland giving Florida some trouble. And if they did beat Florida Wisky is the #2 and imo a weak 2 seed.

As for your question...I have no idea dude :lol: , it confused the heck outta me. But I can imagine the odds aren't good.

[JetsAndHeels]

Check out this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYOgC2Qbqh4) anti-duke video I put on my myspace page. It was done by some Maryland fans so you know they hate duke as much as us Carolina fans!!

Its very good, but if youre at work or somethin be careful its got profanity!!

[Raph86]

My Ravens landed McGahee to fill their backfield. 3 draft picks for a step up in the running back department and then some. With the way the Ravens scout players, I think he'll fit right in. This gives them a decent chance to make a run for the playoffs and/or superbowl. :)

[Mr. Snackpants]

I;m upset twith the rumors going around that the Lions will take Brady Quinn at #2. Brady Quinn=another Blueberry Harrington.

[bmxbandit]

JaMarcus Russell... next big quater back in the NFL? what you think? he is looking promising as he is a bigger guy with a cannon and can MOVE!

[JetsAndHeels]

JaMarcus Russell... next big quater back in the NFL? what you think? he is looking promising as he is a bigger guy with a cannon and can MOVE!

The Raiders should be picking him at their pick. They need a good mobile qb who can get the ball downfield.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Well hopefully the Raiders deal Moss and take Calvin Johnson, leaving Russell at 2.

But screw football (for now) it's March Madness. I just wanna say...March Madness on Demand is the greatest thing ever. A few years ago you were stuck watching teams in your region. But now I can watch the 2 closest games at once. I won't be leaving my room much until Monday...maybe saturday night for St. Pattys Day :evilgrin:

I'm very surprised Louisville is beating Stanford like they are and that Davidson is hanging with Maryland like they are.

[OA]

Yea, I actually have Louisville going all the way to the Sweet 16...they have a very good squad and put a nice working on Stan...alot of good games today so far and really no major upsets...

[Mr. Snackpants]

No upsets at all...

My bracket is doin alright. I picked ODU and TT and both lost. I had each losing next round so it alright.

[Kunoichi_Haruko]

West Region- 1st Round

VCU--79
Duke-- 77


:tparty: I go to VCU! We won! I'm psyched! We're on our way! :tparty:

[Mr. Snackpants]

I'm not too happy you guys won tonight. I hate Duke and pick against them every year. But this year was different because Duke wasn't getting any respect and lots of people thought they would lose first round. So I figured Duke would be tired of everyone doubting them and win a couple games. Arrgghh.

But really, thats cool. Not matter what, it's always nice to see the little guys beat the big time schools. I think they have a good chance against Pitt (assuming they hold on). There's just something about Pitt I dont like, I dont think theyre that good of a team. Hope they do well saturday.

[bmxbandit]

i'm kind of in awe duke lost. good game though!

on a side note NCSU seems to be doing ok in the NIT. :) made it past #3 ranked Drexel.

[JetsAndHeels]

on a side note NCSU seems to be doing ok in the NIT. :)

Who is that?

:)

[Mr. Snackpants]

Check out this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYOgC2Qbqh4) anti-duke video I put on my myspace page. It was done by some Maryland fans so you know they hate duke as much as us Carolina fans!!

Its very good, but if youre at work or somethin be careful its got profanity!!

Haha that video is great!!!

"How do you look like a soccer mom at 19?" & " I just had a wet dream, Duke lost by 50 points." LMAO

It's not just Maryland, I'm pretty sure the whole country hates Duke.

[JetsAndHeels]

It's not just Maryland, I'm pretty sure the whole country hates Duke.

It pretty much works out this way:

you either a.) are a dook fan or b.)you hate them

I don't see any in between lol

[Mr. Snackpants]

Yeah, I don't know how you could "kind of" like Duke.

I would add a "c".... or c.) YOu're a mindless Duke bandwagon fan that just likes teams that always win.

Except that really doesn't apply this year, as Dukes bandwagon is currently empty...but just wait, it'll fill up again soon.

[jeff the cheff]

My bracket went very well today...I got 15/16 games right. The one game I got wrong was picking texas tech over bc.

I'm ranked #1200 something on facebook, and #10 on my network, UConn.

So everyone above me picked perfect today. There are prizes available so I hope my bracket works out well. :)

[Mr. Snackpants]

I didn't do so well, 12/16. The ones I picked wrong were Old D, Tex Tech, BYU, and Duke. I only had Duke winning another game, but didn't have them going to the sweet 16...So I didnt really take any multiple hits, but then again no one probably did as there weren't any upsets. It makes me mad, 2 of my roomates are 15/16 and they dont even really care about bball, they were watching some dumb crap on MTV when the games were going on. But hey, thats how it usually goes.

[jeff the cheff]

Yea like I said before, I don't know a lot about basketball, and I didn't put much thought into my picks.

Usually those types of people end up doing better than people who put a lot of thought and effort into it.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Oh, I wasnt saying I didn't think you knew nothing about bball. But my roomates...they dont ever watch it.

So....big games that will make or break my bracket are ND-Winthrop, Arkansas-USC, and Long Beach St.-Tennessee. The 7-10 games are also key.

[OA]

Man, the dookies blew up my bracket as well...I had them winning here and the next round...and I hate them, might I add

I know they've had a very rough year, but most games lost were by a point or 2...oh well

Other than that, everything else went smooth for me...

[Mr. Snackpants]

Some real good games yesterday. Winthrop didn't disappoint me, they were crushing ND for a bit there. The Va Tech-Illinios game was incredible. Tech has a real good full court press and it won them the game. What a meltdown by Illinois. Miami (Oh) just about knocked off Oregon. I was really rooting for them, they represented the MAC well.

I'm looking forward to UNC-MSU and Louisville-Texas A&M...those should be good games. I'm nervous about my NC pick, OSU. Xavier really wanted OSU and want to knock off the in-state opponent...anything could happen.

[Mr. Snackpants]

OSU-Xavier, Pitt-VCU, and Vandy-WSU....wow, what a day it was and theres still 2 games left.

Free throws were hard to come by today. It seemed like key FTs were being missed every game. The Pitt player missed 2 at the end of OT and a Xavier player did too. It was funny to see both of their FT forms change after they missed the first, you could tell how nervous they were.

[Kunoichi_Haruko]

VCU 79
Pitt 84

Bah. I wanted us to go to the Sweet Sixteen... :(

[OA]

VCU 79
Pitt 84

Bah. I wanted us to go to the Sweet Sixteen... :(

Yea, that was a tough loss coming after that tremendous victory Friday..

Overall, another steller day of basketball...the games pretty close b/w North Carolina and MSU...looks like another game coming down to the end...

And oh yea, what an a**whoppin last night by my Gators...sure the first half was a bit close but we came out with some FIRE...now onwards to Purdue...

[jeff the cheff]

Great games yesterday I basically sat around and watched them all day..

But my bracket is ruined because I picked Maryland to go to the championship game..oops.

So now I do think that Florida will go to final four

[OA]

To be honest, I felt that Maryland and Oregon were the only real competeion for the Gators...which is why Im not surprised Wisconisin went down today...but I felt Maryland would make it to us, oh well...

Another great day of basketball overall...cant wait till next weekend now...

[Mr. Snackpants]

I was surprised Texas lost to USC, but I'm shocked they didn't even make it a game. Very impressed by USC. I didn't give them any credit as I picked them to lose in the first round.

[JetsAndHeels]

USC against my TarHeels next week...should be an interesting matchup.

Texas losing really messed my bracket up. I am sure it did alot of other peoples' also.

[Mr. Snackpants]

USC against my TarHeels next week...should be an interesting matchup.

Texas losing really messed my bracket up. I am sure it did alot of other peoples' also.

Final 4 :(

I picked Carmelo Anthony and Syracuse to win it back when they won it and Texas reminded me of them...except Melo had a better supporting cast...and I liked OSU over them.

[JetsAndHeels]

Final 4 :(

Don't feel bad....I had Texas in my Final 4 as well.

The good thing about this is so many other people picked them to go deep so its not just us that will suffer from making the wrong selection.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Don't feel bad....I had Texas in my Final 4 as well.

The good thing about this is so many other people picked them to go deep so its not just us that will suffer from making the wrong selection.

Everyone in my pool picked UNC or Georgetown, so I was the only one...it woulda been awesome if Texas coulda done it. But now that Im out I can enjoy the games and root for whoever I want, so it's not so bad.

[OA]

Texas screwed up my bracet even worse: had them in the finals vs Florida...I know Durant was basically a 1 man army but I thought he could carry them...oh well..

USC has been very surprising...thought the'd lose to Ark...some very good games lining up for next weekend..

[Mr. Snackpants]

Well ive been suffering basketbal withdrawals today...

[Dinny]

Just out of interest, what are the crowds like at American basketball games? Is there chanting? A hostile atmosphere? No atmosphere?

[JetsAndHeels]

Just out of interest, what are the crowds like at American basketball games? Is there chanting? A hostile atmosphere? No atmosphere?

I go to Carolina games here and they are all loud and a great fan atmosphere. Sometimes we get rowdy at the calls or the visiting team (especially against Duke) but it is all part of the experience. It is alot of fun and every college basketball fan should experience a game live at least once.

And oh yes, we chant. :)

[Dinny]

You never seem to hear stories about riots in US sports matches. Why do you think that is? Do European and South American sports fans take it more seriously or is it simply just far more laid back in the US? And what is considered the "big derby" of the NBA? Presumably the atmosphere gets incredibly tense during that game.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I think the "soccer countries" of the world take it more seriously. Pro sport atmospheres arent all the great, but big time college sports atmospheres can be very loud and hostile. But overall I think fans of soccer(not in the US obviously) are just more into(loud, i.e. chanting) the game(ooor match?:D ).

[bmxbandit]

NC State lost to West Virginia in the NIT. :( they had way too many turnovers but still played good despite that.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Thank god it's thursday, i've been bored without bball. Since my bracket is basically done for, I'm just hoping for some good games. I'm really pulling for SIU. Ive like SIU since about 5 years ago when they were decent and big underdogs in the tourny. I hope they can beat Kansas.

[jeff the cheff]

Oh yea there are chants, sometimes hostile. Heres some examples from this past year at UConn games I've been to..

-getting in verbal fights with visitng fans, making fun of them, etc
-Booing the other team, and yelling "sucks" after they call their names, etc
-yelling "crackhead" at a syracuse player while freethrowing, he had been in some drug trouble..
-**** you, asshole, etc, for chants

Yea so those are only some examples, but its not that bad. It's all in fun, but we do go a little overboard sometimes.

Now as to why European fans are more violent, heres some theories from the Freakonomics blog I read a while ago:

So why, in a country with a higher rate of violent crime than in nearly every other developed nation, do we suffer so much less fan violence at sporting events? Here are a few theories:

1. Many soccer matches are more local affairs than U.S. sporting events, thereby attracting a lot of fans for both teams, who are more likely to mix it up than if 95% of the fans are rooting for the same team.

2. We have better security.

3. We drink less; many U.S. stadiums and arenas now cut off the sale of beer, e.g., before the end of the game.

4. Perhaps the audiences at U.S. sporting events don’t include the criminal element — the result, perhaps, of high ticket prices.

5. For years, there has been talk of how American sports, particularly football, are a proxy for war and true violence; maybe this is actually true.


So I think the proximity is the main reason. A good rivalry caused by the closeness of the teams, mixed with a split crowd from both sides, and there are going to be some fights.

[Mr. Snackpants]

That OSU comeback was crazy. This is why I picked them to win, because when you think they're beatable they turn it on and dominate.

I'm really pulling for Vanderbilt tonight.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Double post for an awesome bball weekend.

Well the Final 4 is set.

Florida-UCLA in a finals rematch
Georgetown-OSU

Both should be tremendous games. I have UCLA getting their revenge over Florida and OSU beating Texas(oops). I'm most excited about Gtown-OSU, because of the battle that will be going on inside between Hibbert and Oden. I didn't see much of Gtown during the regular season but have grown to like the way they play throughout the tourny. I hope Hibbert takes it to Oden.

How about Georgetown coming back in the last few minutes and then absolutely dominating the Tar Heels in OT?

The best game of the weekend came at the D II level. Was anyone watching that game? Did anyone catch the highlights? One of the best finishes I've ever seen.

Final Four thoughts?

[JetsAndHeels]

How about Georgetown coming back in the last few minutes and then absolutely dominating the Tar Heels in OT?

How about it? I am drunk, thats how I feel. :)

[jeff the cheff]

I'm rooting for Georgetown now, their reppin' the Big East well.

[OA]

Well, my beloved Gators have weathered a few more storms...UCLA is looking very good so hopefully we can pull it out...

Wouldn't that be nuts if there was UF v OSU title game?! I mean, what are the odds??

[JetsAndHeels]

I am rooting for your gators TMNTerminator. I want them to win because of 2 reasons..first of all I think they are good for the game (their starters returned instead of going to the nba) and if they win again the dook fans here will shut up about how they are the only team to have back-to-back titles. :)

[Revan]

can you imagine the buckeyes vs. the gators in the champ game. two teams playing in the football champ and then playing in the bball champ.

I hope they do play each other and it's the same score as the football champ game. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[JetsAndHeels]

can you imagine the buckeyes vs. the gators in the champ game. two teams playing in the football champ and then playing in the bball champ.

I hope they do play each other and it's the same score as the football champ game. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Perhaps Greg Oden will run back the tipoff for a touchdown. :)

[jeff the cheff]

I am rooting for your gators TMNTerminator. I want them to win because of 2 reasons..first of all I think they are good for the game (their starters returned instead of going to the nba) and if they win again the dook fans here will shut up about how they are the only team to have back-to-back titles. :)

I was thinking that same exact thing...Except I'm still rooting for Gtown first, because like I said before, they're reppin' the big east well, and they aren't reallll rivals of uconn right now, if that makes sense.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I think the winner of Gtown-OSU will win the NC. I don't think Florida or UCLA will be able to handle either of them.

EDIT:

Anyone watch or see highlights of 'Sheeds game tying shot? I only caught the last quarter and OT obviously, but my friends and I were going nuts. It wasn't just the shot...down three, opp. has the ball with 1.5 secs left and you gotta steal it and chuck up a shot in the direction of the basket. Unbelievable.

[OA]

I am rooting for your gators TMNTerminator. I want them to win because of 2 reasons..first of all I think they are good for the game (their starters returned instead of going to the nba) and if they win again the dook fans here will shut up about how they are the only team to have back-to-back titles. :)

Yea man, it would be great to finally show these guys they dont have run off and be pros after just a yr or 2... of course it helps when you have such an amazing supporting cast around...im not so sure any of them would have come back unless they ALL agreed to do so, cuz it wouldnt quite be the same...

I don't think Florida or UCLA will be able to handle either of them.

Dude, you're smoking some serious crack...:)

[Mr. Snackpants]

Yea man, it would be great to finally show these guys they dont have run off and be pros after just a yr or 2... of course it helps when you have such an amazing supporting cast around...im not so sure any of them would have come back unless they ALL agreed to do so, cuz it wouldnt quite be the same...



Dude, you're smoking some serious crack...:)

Haha.

So what's going to happen with your coach once the seasons over? Will he stay put or pack his bags for Kentucky?

I'm sure it's every young college coaches dream to one day work his way up to a UNC/Duke/UCLA/Kentucky job. But Billy D. has a chance to really build Florida into something big, so if I were him I would stay...but who knows.

[JetsAndHeels]

Yea man, it would be great to finally show these guys they dont have run off and be pros after just a yr or 2... of course it helps when you have such an amazing supporting cast around...im not so sure any of them would have come back unless they ALL agreed to do so, cuz it wouldnt quite be the same...

Well whatever the scenario was, its very commendable that they stayed. Its sad but true..the college basketball ranks are sometimes used now as a springboard to the NBA.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Well whatever the scenario was, its very commendable that they stayed. Its sad but true..the college basketball ranks are sometimes used now as a springboard to the NBA.

And it's a shame to because college basketball(well sports in general) are much more fun to watch and keep up on. Once they go pro, it's basically all about the money. Sometimes it feels like they don't have a love for the game anymore because they're on top and getting paid big bucks.

[JetsAndHeels]

I agree Mr. Snackpants. The NBA to me is just unwatchable. I have followed the Bobcats some in their brief existence (since they drafted Felton and May) but I cannot even watch it most of the time. I am just too used to the college game and the excitement it brings..plus being that I live on tobacco road its such a huge thing here.

[Mr. Snackpants]

Besides watching my Pistons whenever possible, I hardly watch any NBA games. I keep up with it all on Sportscenter and the internet, but I get tired of having Lebron and Kobe shoved down my throat. I do however really get into the playoff because they matter, but the regular season bores me (except for the Pistons). The thing I love about the Pistons is their team play and how they actually try to play defense(well, not as much anymore...screw you Ben). They "play the right way" and don't really have any massive egos.

[JetsAndHeels]

The Pistons have Rasheed, a great former Tarheel. Not to mention Larry Brown when he was there. :)

[bmxbandit]

boooo clemson lost the NIT championship to West Virginia. i really wanted an ACC team to win it.

[JetsAndHeels]

boooo clemson lost the NIT championship to West Virginia. i really wanted an ACC team to win it.

Man, they are just wrapping up the NIT? I honestly wasn't even aware it was still going on. Since the UNC guys are out of it I am now paying close attention to the UNC ladies..they have a tough task ahead of them in the Final 4 when they face Tennessee.

[jeff the cheff]

Tennessee will probably win it all.

Now that UConn got eliminated.

[Mr. Snackpants]

boooo clemson lost the NIT championship to West Virginia. i really wanted an ACC team to win it.

Don't you mean "West Virgina" won the NIT championship?

Haha, West Virgina....

[OA]

NIT? WHo cares....:P

Anyways, Im more concerned about Billy leaving...and impenindg battle with UCLA...tomorrows going to be some gooood games...

[Mr. Snackpants]

Florida-Ohio St. on Monday night.

This should be a great game.

The OSU-Gtown game was alright...I wish Oden and Hibbert weren't in so much foul trouble. The UCLA-Florida game was :sleep:

So my prediction for monday night....OSU over Florida....can't wait....

[OA]

Man, what a whopping on UCLA tonite...they didnt even know what hit 'em...Now just those buckeyes again...can't believe we're vying for ANOTHER title...I mean, 1st basketball, then football, not basketball again?!!? Times are gooooood...(if only Billy stays around...)

[Mr. Snackpants]

Baseball anyone?

It's an exciting time here in Michigan after the surprise run by the Tigers last year. Now it's time to prove it wasn't a fluke.

I was making my preseason predictions and long story short, Tigers over Mets in the WS.

Am I a homer?

.....maybe :D

[Jo Dawn]

Baseball.... Baseball...! *dances excitedly*

[Revan]

Florida 67
Bucks 59

[OA]

National Champions Baby!!

AGAIN!!

[jeff the cheff]

I at least wish that was a good game...

[JetsAndHeels]

Congrats TMNTerminator!! Talk about dominating the college ranks...Florida owns the championships!!