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Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: ranger1
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 05:33 PM

What kind of pizza and what brand of beer?

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Bobert
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 08:51 PM

Washington 17, Tampa 10

Go 'Skins!!!!

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jan 06 - 11:26 PM

WOW!!! What games! Sev... are you smiling? From ear to ear? Excellent game!!!

R1... I hate watching games I have taped because I was at the relatives', but, I hoped you taped that one. All I can say is Belichick is a ****ing genius!!!! That last touchdown was the icing on the cake. That was defensive play calling at it's ultimate.

Ah, pizza brand? Gary's "Try This. I think you'll like it". Beer? Lots. (Bud... Canadian Bud.)

I wish I didn't have to go to a birthday party at the relatives' tomorrow.... I'll tape the games I guess.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Severn
Date: 08 Jan 06 - 12:28 AM

The Skin's offense caught a break this week, but the defense was superb. Superb defense on both sides actually.

The Patriots continue to amaze with their smarts and their depth. Brown did well going back over to the defensive side of things. McGinist was a beast and after a slow start, Brady was excellent.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: ranger1
Date: 08 Jan 06 - 11:56 AM

You have to ask yourself why people schedule birthday parties during the playoffs. It's cruel, I tell you! I missed the whole game! I did get to see highlights on the news, but it's not the same. And no, we didn't tape it. Jason taped something else, because "Someone's going to tell us and then what's the point?" Silly boy! As for the Belichick comment: that's been the consensus in our household for years.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Donuel
Date: 08 Jan 06 - 01:19 PM

How in the hell did the Redskins beat Tampa Bay with only 100 yds in the whole game?

If I didn't know better I would have thought Diebold was involved.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Severn
Date: 08 Jan 06 - 02:11 PM

Dee-Fence! And luck...and Buc ineptitude.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 06:24 AM

Gosh... what happened to the Giants?

Saturday, Jan. 14

Washington at Seattle 4:30 p.m. FOX    W
New England at Denver 8:00 p.m. CBS    NE
   
Sunday, Jan. 15

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis 1:00 p.m. CBS I   
Carolina at Chicago 4:30 p.m. FOX         C

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: GUEST,donuel be my
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 08:44 AM

my whacky picks

colts, carolina ,washington and new england

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: ranger1
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 08:51 AM

My picks:
New England (of course!)
Seattle
Carolina
Indianapolis

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: jeffp
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 10:48 AM

Skins, Pats, Colts, Bears

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: PoppaGator
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 12:37 PM

I was kinda hoping for a Manning brothers matchup in the Super Bowl ~ Peyton's Colts vs Eli's Giants. Would be sort of a consolation prize for us New Orleans NFL fans whose Saints had such a terrible year.

Unfortunately, Eli and the Jints got skunked pretty badly yesterday by Carolina. (The Saints should have hung onto Cajun boy Jake Delhomme when they had him a few years ago, but that's a whole 'nother story.)

The Colts ar still alive, of course, and are very likely to go all the way.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Raptor
Date: 09 Jan 06 - 10:41 PM

Cya Eli you SUCK

Go Seahawks

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 13 Jan 06 - 03:11 PM

Pat's are banged up, but all injuries are probale, even though most missed some practices. Denver... half as many injured and no missed practices.

Yeah, I know. But, it's better than a straight "refresh", innit?

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Severn
Date: 13 Jan 06 - 09:09 PM

I'd rely on Brady in the clutch more than I'd trust Jake, so even with Denver healthier, I expect a close game despite the Pats' secondary problems. I'll take the Pats on instinct.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 14 Jan 06 - 06:59 AM

Sev. Should be a heck of a game in Seattle today. I wonder if.....

Redskins

Chris Samuels T Ankle P
Cornelius Griffin DT Shoulder P
Shawn Springs CB Groin P
James Thrash WR Thumb Q

Seahawks

D.D. Lewis LB R Foot Q
Joe Tafoya DE L Hamstring Q
Marcus Trufant CB Lower back Q
Sean Locklear T L Hip Q
Wayne Hunter T R Ankle Q
Alain Kashama DE L Hamstring D

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 09:31 AM

My fault. I should not have said, "I wonder if...". Hehehe.

Both were exiting games... sniff.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 10:04 AM

Sniff....

Can't win with only one decent wide reciever.... Plus, Joe Gibbs, bless his heart, ain't gonna win the big one with either Mark Brunell at QB or a "smash-mouth" offensive strategy... What's wrong with an occasional "slant pass" on 2nd and 7?? Running on 2nd and 7 with the opposing defense with their safties in the box is about dumb...

Oh well, maybe next year???

Sniff...

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 10:24 AM

You too, eh? I was rather upset at the play calling by times. Joe Gibbs lost that game. An he can't pass the buck to the offensive coordinator.

I wonder how the game might have gone if that pass interference on the third play of the game had been called?

Hmmm... sounds like crying over spilt milk... sorry.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 10:42 AM

Well, I'm crying in my Cheerios this morning. Adam misses a field goal, Troy fumbles and Brady throws two god-awful interceptions. No more Pats until next year. Allegiance now switches to the Seahawks for the rest of the playoffs.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 01:03 PM

Seahawks!!?? And you call yourself a New Englander? Tsk. Tsk. I shall be cheering for the Steelers momentarily. Although, I think "otherwise" at the moment. And, same goes for dUH bearz.

In any case, I will enjoy watching Manning run the hurryup... amazing stuff. And, I will enjoy watching dUH bearz apply the leagues best defensive pressure... WITHOUT blitzing!!! Again, amazing stuff.

Are you ready for some football!!??

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 01:18 PM

The Steelers are!!! Wow!!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 04:37 PM

On any given.............. wow!!!

Panthers and Bears now... ???

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 04:49 PM

Predictions?
Bears will beat Panthers by 3
Seattle will win over Bears by 10
Broncos will beat Steelers by 7

and in the Super Bowl..
Broncos 27
Seahawks 21

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Jan 06 - 05:14 PM

Gnu, my mum lives in WA and her boyfriend is a big Seahawks fan. With the Pats out of it, that's as good a reason as any to root for a team. I still think Carolina is going to win today, but I think the Superbowl is going to be Seahawks and Broncos. As for who's going to win it, I'm hoping for the 'hawks, but I think they may be pretty evenly matched.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jan 06 - 07:13 AM

Sunday (EST)

Pittsburgh at Denver 3:00 p.m. CBS   
Carolina at Seattle 6:30 p.m. FOX

Sunday, Feb 5, 6:00 p.m.

? & ? (I am waiting for the IR's on Thursday)

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: ranger1
Date: 17 Jan 06 - 12:42 PM

AFC - Denver
NFC - Seahawks (probably wishful thinking on my part)

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Pseudolus
Date: 17 Jan 06 - 02:24 PM

It's been close to 15 years since I quit gambling on football. I had two problems, first, when I was down I couldn't stop trying to catch up, second, I was always down. If you look at my previous posts, you'll see why it was a good decision to quit gambling on football!! Undaunted, I would like to predict a Carolina - Pittsburg Superbowl. Defense wins the big games and they are the best two left, in my humbled and apparently a bit flawed opinion!

Frank

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 17 Jan 06 - 03:39 PM

Jaysus... too bad you quit.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Raptor
Date: 17 Jan 06 - 04:49 PM

Seahawks will beat Broncos in XL

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 21 Jan 06 - 08:08 AM

Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks

CAR OUT RB DeShaun Foster (Ankle)

QUESTIONABLE DE Julius Peppers (Shoulder)

PROBABLE DT Jordan Carstens (Illness)
FB Brad Hoover (Ankle)
FS Mike Minter (Wrist)
C Jeff Mitchell (Knee)
DT Kindal Moorehead (Ankle)
G Tutan Reyes (Toe)

SEA

QUESTIONABLE DT Rocky Bernard (Foot)
WR Bobby Engram (Back)
WR Darrell Jackson (Knee)

PROBABLE RB Shaun Alexander (Concussion)

   
Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos

PIT OUT OLB James Harrison (Ankle)

PROBABLE ILB James Farrior (Calf)
ILB Larry Foote (Knee)
CB Chidi Iwuoma (Shoulder)
DE Travis Kirschke (Groin)
OLB Joey Porter (Hip)
QB Ben Roethlisberger (Thumb)
CB Deshea Townsend (Knee)
DE Kimo Von Oelhoffen (Knee)

DEN PROBABLE TE Stephen Alexander (Toe)
DE Courtney Brown (Shoulder)
MLB Keith Burns (Knee)
WR Todd Devoe (Wrist)
CB Darrent Williams (Groin)
MLB Al Wilson (Thumb)

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 21 Jan 06 - 07:57 PM

This is the hardest "pic" ever.... Carolina and Pittsburgh. There... I said it, from the gut.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 21 Jan 06 - 08:06 PM

Do you remember the game where the Bears were playing Green Bay and, late in the 4th quarter, a jet went through the sound barrier? The Bears thought it was the gun ending the game and they all walked off the field.

Ir still took the Packers 3 plays to score.

Art

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 22 Jan 06 - 01:14 AM

Must have been their Hurry-up Offense, Art.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Raptor
Date: 22 Jan 06 - 09:04 AM

Today, My friends, We will see a Snake Stop A Bus!

We will see a Panther die in Washington State!

It should be fun!

Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 22 Jan 06 - 02:58 PM

Oh oh. I got a rumble in me guts. Something just feels wrong watching the Broncos in the pre-game cheer. I fear they may actually "take it to a higher level." But, I am still cheering for the Steelers. In any case, I expect one heck of a game.

Are you ready for some FOOTBALLLLLLLLLL?

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 22 Jan 06 - 06:07 PM

It was just a fart. WOW. What a game!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Raptor
Date: 22 Jan 06 - 10:30 PM

Now the Steelers will Meet The Seahawks. Go Hawks!

Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: freightdawg
Date: 23 Jan 06 - 12:37 AM

Finally, a Superbowl without the Broncos or the Patriots.

If the Seahawks show up it should be a good game.

Even though I'm a NFC guy, I have to go with the Steelers on this one. If they can get a large enough lead and just had the ball to Bettis the game should be theirs.

However, the Seahawks have shown that they are no slouches either, but all their games have been at home. How well they will play in Detroit will be a big question.

I look forward to a really entertaining game. At least the refs can't throw this one to the Patriots.

Freightdawg

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 29 Jan 06 - 12:59 PM

So... anyone know how Ben's thumb is? Still listed as probable for next Sunday.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Raptor
Date: 29 Jan 06 - 11:23 PM

Mabey a stratgy to get the Seahawks to split time between watching tape on Maddox and Ben.

That I'm told is done a lot

Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Pseudolus
Date: 30 Jan 06 - 11:58 AM

Nobody's watchin Maddox film. Batch will get in the game before Maddox does and besides that, it would take the thumb actually falling off before Ben comes out of this game.

So, in the spirit of bold, and so far erroneous, predictions on my part, I would like to boldly state that the Steelers will win this game. I can hear the Steelers fans now, "Pleeeeease Frank, don't pick us!!! You're never right!!!!!" Well, I apologize in advance Steelers fans...I think that Big Ben and the Bus and Ward and Randel El and the big D will be too much for the Seahawks.

Frank

P.S. Any rumors that the city of Seattle has heard of my prediction and has started to plan a parade for next week are simply not true!!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Raptor
Date: 30 Jan 06 - 12:54 PM

NFL network is showing Superbowls all week. I love it.

I get to see my Niners win 5 over and over.

Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: leftydee
Date: 30 Jan 06 - 01:22 PM

I agree, Raptor. It's great seeing my Lions win.......oh, maybe not........never mind.

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 30 Jan 06 - 01:39 PM

Sounds excellent, Raptor... Joe to Jerry, Joe to Jerry, Joe to Jerry. Ya gotta love it. I am gettin me that channel next year.

Frank... Seattle will indeed have a parade. But, it will be a "thank u" parade, not a victory parade. You are almost certainly correct on Batch. His rating is 30 or 40 points higher than Maddox's (I'm pretty sure about that but not positive.) However, if Ben has to come out, the choice will be made based on on a lot more than ratings. Could go either way.

Plus, old Billybob has gotten pretty cagey and sneaky in these past few years compared to his early days of straight smashmouth. I guess when you have 13 years with one team, you can throw in the odd razzle-dazzle play. Or put in an arm and then run, or vice versa.

Of course... on any given day...........

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Raptor
Date: 31 Jan 06 - 09:22 AM

I'm glad noone was hurt in the van accident. It had both Hasselbeck and Alexander in it as well as 4 other key Players.

And T.Owens is interviewing in Denver. That contract will have more conditons than a Van Hallen Rider. (no red Smarties)(no talking to the media).

I love this game!

Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Raptor
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 08:10 PM

4 more sleeps.

Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 03 Feb 06 - 01:28 PM

2 more sleeps and a nap.

SEA PROBABLE CB Andre Dyson (Quadricep)
               WR D.J. Hackett (Hamstring)

PIT QUESTIONABLE DE Travis Kirschke (Groin)
                   FB Dan Kreider (Knee)

   PROBABLE       OLB James Harrison (Ankle)
                   SS Troy Polamalu (Ankle)

Don't forget. The top 40 S-Bowl commercials tomorrow night at 21:00h AST on CBS.... here, anyway. Check you local listings.

S-Bowl pre-game stuff starts on ABC here at 07:00h Sunday morning and goes into the wee hours Monday morning with the after-parties.

GO STEELERS!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: Severn
Date: 03 Feb 06 - 03:05 PM

Don't worry, Lefty, wait until Mike Martz revamps the offense for your Millen-Dollar Baby!

FORD, HO!!!!!

...Oh wait...

Never mind....

(Sigh!)

Subject: RE: BS: NFL
From: gnu
Date: 04 Feb 06 - 02:47 PM

Are you getting ready for some football?