BS: NFL 2010 (US football)

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 02:27 PM

Better than Howard, fer sure. I loved his intelligence, knowledge and comman of language. But, I used to turn the sound off sometimes before I heard another, "Thiiiss isss soandsoooo.... " and then say something like, "... and he gets tackled at the fourrrrty fiiive."

Youse watch Caliendo on NFL On Fox? Love his Madden impression (at times he goes too farve).

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: GUEST,Peadar (formerly) of Portsmouth
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 02:36 PM

Gnu

Your observation about the 0-lines being key is my main concern headed into tonight...especially since Stephen Neal (G) of the Pats was put on IR last week.

I'll be at the game, cheering on my Pats...but I'll be veeeeeerrrrrryyyy nervous.

Peter

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 02:36 PM

One of my favs of him doing Madden.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 02:47 PM

Peadar... yup. They were really starting to function with fluidity. We'll see.

Another "Madden" clip.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: olddude
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 03:01 PM

I don't think the Pats can beat the Jets, those guys are a machine ... I have been wrong before but this is the game to watch for sure

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 03:17 PM

I think they can... I don't KNOW that they can.

The more I think about the game, the more I want to through caution to the wind, order pizza, break out some beers and pretend I am 40 years old again.

Of course, the instant replay doesn't work the way it use to work. And I don't have any little red challenge flags.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: olddude
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 03:41 PM

I stay up late to watch my Steelers pull one out of the hat . That was a great game to watch

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: J-boy
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 05:25 PM

Hello GUEST. Here in the states it IS football.I'm sorry if you have a problem with that.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 05:32 PM

"Between 1850 and 1875 five distinct, separate and incompatible football games, each jealously guarding its young traditions, had sprung from thew same fertile root. All these branches are flourishing still, and several more have joined them."

Nicholas Mason, 'Football'

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 05:36 PM

Of course it isn't guest. As explained many times by me in this Café, it's FAR better. Stay in the dark ages in the old folks home and swing your cane at things you don't understand.

Me... I love em all... I'll watch Yankee football, football, rugby, tennis, golf, curling, squash (the ultimate game to play)... and so on. But, Yankee football is the ultimate game to watch, as I have explained many times. I shant again. You'll just have to take mty word for it... and sod off.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 05:50 PM

Hi gnu.

Given up on the CFL? And what about Hockey, Shinty, Hurling, Lacrosse? I've given up on Soccer - it no longer looks like football. I remember the good old days when you could score by shoulder-charging the goalie into the net (and beyond). And I've never got the hang of Field Hockey.

Anyway, back to the game in question. How come the Steelers bench reckoned Big Ben's nose wasn't broken when it was practically pointing over his right shoulder. At least he described it as broken when talking to Andrea Kremer post-game. (Is there a law that says that female side-line reporters cannot be more than half the height of the players they're interviewing?)

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 06:09 PM

Dave... the CFL? Three downs and a cloud os dust. Discussed it before. More physical prwess and less strategy make it more like rugby. I love rugby. I love Yankee football. I don't love a game in between.

Hockey? I had to actually type "hockey"? I am a Canuck! THAT is a given.

And, we don't call it "ice hockey". We do call field hocky field hockey, of course.

Dave... speaking of old style football... when I learned to play squash, it was on a court in a men's residence at uni. A "let" was not in the cards. It was a yellow dot in the kidneys or a shoulder or climbing over the bastard! When I joined a proper league I had a hard time for a while until I was informed of the actual rules for "gentlemen's squash". I spent 3 to 5 hours on the court at a time. Now, I get tired watching.

As far as football and Yankee football, it's like the fact that I like Aussie Rules and rugby far better as well. But, I still keep up with and watch The English Premiership... love it.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 09:33 PM

Now.... that's the kinda shit you ain't gonna see in any other sport... Brady sees the line change and full blitz at the last set, audibles, and Woodhead leads Branch to a touchdown. It don't get more "chess" than that. Well, some, like basketball are close, but not like that.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 09:42 PM

I'll bet the Jets wish they had kept Woodhead now. Too small and frail to play ball with the big boys, eh? A yard ahead of Tom in the avg stats.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 10:29 PM

Made it to half time but...

GO WITHOUT ME PATS!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: J-boy
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 11:15 PM

The Patriots have now established themselves as THE BEST team in the NFL. Truly. A fourth Lombardi trophy is looking like a real possibility.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 11:30 PM

You just watch -- them Cubs are goin' all the way!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 06:41 AM

I am stoked! I get to watch the WHOLE game this weekend and it's gonna be a good one. Pats at Bears. I get to watch Urlacher, one of my favs... their defense is 16ppg and the Pats offense is 31.6 ppg. Gonna be fun!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 11:22 AM

We've got the Eagles/Boys game - can the Garrett family keep up the momemtum? Judd was one of my favourite players with the Monarchs.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 05:43 PM

Not that I am complaining, but I expected a closer game. Watching the Pats at 33 to nil at the half in the snow brings back memories. I can only hope the young(er) team The Belly has assembled and coached pays homage to his past efforts. Sures looks like they have the chance to do so.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 06:01 PM

Jerry Jones on 60 minutes tonight! I wonder WHAT they might ask him???

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 06:10 PM

Are the Pats getting their own back for what da Bears did to Tony Eason?

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Bobert
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 06:13 PM

They pulled the Bear/Pats game here off the TV because it was such a lopsided affair with the Pats up 33-0 and looking liker it might end up double that margin...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 06:48 PM

The Seahawks D seems to be doing a good job of holding the Niners in the 4th. Shame about the 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 07:17 PM

See the Bears won the second half 7-3. Still lost 36-7.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 08:55 PM

Rant: As a Broncos fan I'd like to make these observations....
What kind of sales job did Josh McDaniels do on Pat Bowlen to get him to put the entire future of a solid franchise in his hands and turn it to donkey flop? And then allow him to trade Jay Cutler for Kyle Orton? And then allow him to trade Peyton Hillis for Brady Quinn (even if Quinn was hitting on Mrs McDaniels at a Bronco Cocktail Party)? Not that firing Shanahan was a big misstep. Shanny is a control freak who couldn't call a coherent series of plays if his life depended on it. For Christ's sake Pat, get Gruden, or the Tuna, or Cowher, or even Elway, and get the @%$&! healing started. And while you're at it, go ahead and start Friggin' Tebow, and at least give him some game experience, cause you can stick a fork in this season and, imho, in Kyle Orton as well!

OK, now I feel better. Super Bowl prediction....Patriots versus either the Falcons or the Saints. Falcons are a better team all around than New Orleans, but Drew Brees is the best player in the league, including Mr Brady. The Pats will soundly beat the Falcons if that's the pairing, but will lose to the Saints in the best Super Bowl of all time if, God willing, that's the final matchup.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 12 Dec 10 - 09:55 PM

No comments except GO PATS! I enjoyed the game up to a point... that "lopsided" part is never real fun is it?

And, there was some great football today in other games. Espcially from teams that were not expected to perform. Great day of football!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: J-boy
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 12:24 AM

Unless you're a Bears fan. (Happy Patriots fan says smiling)

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 06:25 PM

The day has finally come - no Brett Favre in the sarting line-up! Did somebody say the man used to room with Walter Camp?

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: J-boy
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 10:58 PM

Yes, I think we've seen the last of Brett Favre on the field. All things must pass, sadly. I hope the transition to regular life won't be too hard for him. Say what you want about him, but the man was an amazing quarterback. We won't see his like again.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 12:16 AM

Favre was good but... there have been a lot of quarterbacks equally good... In their own way

Staubach, Montana, Manning, Vick, Marino, and Elway to name a few. Cameron Newton might turn out to be better than all of them.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: J-boy
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 12:33 AM

Don't forget Brady, Jack. I'm a Patriots fan but you can't deny the man has performed incredibly well over the last decade.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 10:37 AM

Brady has a better record than any of those, including Favre. So does Terry Bradshaw.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 14 Dec 10 - 02:39 PM

Bradshaw is priceless. Fer a dumb ol country boy, he sure is smart. And honest and big hearted and...

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Raptor
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 07:18 AM

Fingers crossed tonight!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 11:45 AM

Sigh... Pats play at 9:20 AST Sunday.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 01:34 PM

Niners fan Raptor?

Bradshaw was an excellent QB. But I think a lot of men would have thrived with Stalworth and Swan to pass to and Harris in the backfield.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 02:47 PM

Of course, JtS, but Terry was there. And he has FOUR Superbowl rings. And how many other QBs could throw a javelin 245 feet? And how many other QBs called their OWN plays? And how many other QBs were inducted on their FIRST year of eligibilty to the Hall of Fame?

I could go on.

Dumb ol country boy or smart athelte? He's got my vote as the best QB so far. Oh, Montana was great but I gotta give it to the country boy rube who showed em all how it was done. I could make the same comparision with Joe and Jerry. It don't mean squat. I just like Bradshaw.

Say... who is your fav player of all time... the most exciting to watch? I remember Fred Biletnikoff sitting on his helmet on the sidelines chain smoking... and smoking the secondary. He was a wee lad but he shredded the secondary. He got sent to Montréal because he was too short and slow but he didn't stay there long. The coaching of receivers in Canada was far better than in the NFL at that time and was a big help to him. Gosh... memories come back... remember Russ jackson and Stuart? WHAT A COMBO! "If you can touch it, you can catch it" said Number 11.

Oops... sorry for the thread drift.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 05:22 PM

Guest... yes. That's in the title of the thread. Good for you. You might be ready to ride the long school bus someday. Not soon, of course, but someday.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 05:25 PM

I can remember when soccer was a form of football.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 05:31 PM

Dave... heheheheee. I'm sure that thoroughly pisses guest off. Good on ya. Hahahahaaaaa

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Raptor
Date: 16 Dec 10 - 11:41 PM

We can't beat the refs thats for sure taking away touchdowns and unnessarly roughing our players then kicking them out of the game.


And to those who think soccer is a real sport "Get a helmet!" paint drying is more exciting!
You watch 90 minutes of guys kicking the ball back and fourth when there might be 2 secomds of scoreing in the whole game.Waste of time. No stratagy. BORRING!!!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: J-boy
Date: 17 Dec 10 - 01:01 AM

Hey Raptor, we're not on here to insult somebody else's sport.We just want to talk about football.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Raptor
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 10:22 AM

J-boy re-read the thread it's full of soccer fans insulting NFL. This happens anytime football is brought up on the cat. It also happens anytime sport is talked about in general. "My team is the best, Your team sucks..."etc...

If we can't have a little jawing or trash talk we might as well be playing chess with those who compleatly miss the point of sports!

Without rivalry we are boring!

So Bite me!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 11:26 AM

Thanks for reminding me... English Premiership football should be on TV now. Great stuff!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 01:27 PM

Green Bay has impressive numbers, especially in the air game. If their defense steps up they have a good shot at taking the Pats tomorrow. Matter of fact, if I only had yards rushing and receiving per game and individual yards by rushing and receiving to go by, I'd pick GB. Their defense must be doing something right to see the individual yards per catch stats. Could be less confidence in the run game or a lack of patience in the coaching staff, maybe? Again, it'll come down to long game versus mid game and the master of balancing that is The Belly.

I think this game will be all about momentum and peaking which The Belly has seemed to make happen... and seems to have made happen given the last two games.

Would you like some cheese with your apple pie? (Yes, it is a vague reference.)

ext Sunday, I predict either a barn burner or a yawn with The Bills. The Pats seem to sometimes have a hard time with The Bills even when you think it will be a blowout.

GO PATS!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Raptor
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 08:39 AM

Green Bay are quarterbackless Gissels hubby will wipe himself with them.
I'm hoping Seattle and The lambs both go down in flames.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 01:21 PM

Oh my! I see that now... Rodgers is doubtful with a concussion. Anybody seen Flynn play? Looks like he only played one (or part of, I assume) game this year.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 09:35 PM

Flynn is looking good so far 10-7 5:33 left in 1st 1/2. Go Packers!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL 2010 (US football)
From: gnu
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 05:17 AM

I'm glad I couldn't stay up to watch it. Wore myself out hollering at the reffing in the Colts-Jags game.