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Because the Bengals are first in their division. :D :D :D

Anyway, thoughts after Week 1 (well, all of Week 1 except MONDAY NIGHT :D)

Steelers will go to the Super Bowl. The Bus stops in Detroit.

It can't end yet, my fantasy team did crappy yesterday

Pretty impressed with the colts, but theyd have to play a good team first to see if they are the real deal...their O seems to have gotten a bit weaker with the loss of 2 guys, but even weaker their O is still better then average. and their D has improved from pathetic to crappy. so who knows =P

I want Jake Plummer benched.

I agree.

The Jaguars are tied for first in the AFC South division. Next week they're playing the Colts in Indianapolis. End it NOW.

Steelers will go to the Super Bowl. The Bus stops in Detroit.

Oh yes oh yes yes yes yes yes!

They will go all the way!

:) :D

Let the season roll!

Detroit, also, leads its division. Please move over for the home-feild advantage at the superbowl.

Because the Bengals are first in their division. :D :D :D

Anyway, thoughts after Week 1 (well, all of Week 1 except MONDAY NIGHT :D)

Hey it's about time! Cincinnati is eager to see the Bengals in the playoffs. Well, maybe they'll have a winnng season at least! Really though it is once again the Patriots year.

"The NFL season needs to end. NOW."

Agreed. American football takes tedium to a level other sports can only dream of.

Oh yes oh yes yes yes yes yes!

They will go all the way!

:) :D

Let the season roll!

Amen. At least some people with sense.

Detroit, also, leads its division. Please move over for the home-feild advantage at the superbowl.

I've always wondered how that might work, if the Super Bowl hosting team made it to the big game. That would be such an incredible advantage.

Steelers will go to the Super Bowl. The Bus stops in Detroit.

"The Bus" gets stopped behind the line of scrimmage by the Pats' D! Get ready for the third in a row.

I want Jake Plummer benched.

Yeh, I can see why...frankly I want Gus Frerotte in there more. Finally the Dolphins are more than half a team...

"The Bus" gets stopped behind the line of scrimmage by the Pats' D! Get ready for the third in a row.
It is statistically impossible for the Pats to win 3 in a row.

Also, with former AFC favorites the Jets and Denver falling meteorically, and AFC "woot woot" men the Chargers stumbling, the statistical chances of the Jags getting to the playoffs went way up.

It is statistically impossible for the Pats to win 3 in a row.

Also, with former AFC favorites the Jets and Denver falling meteorically, and AFC "woot woot" men the Chargers stumbling, the statistical chances of the Jags getting to the playoffs went way up.

How is it statistically impossible? I can understand improbable, and almost impossible, but there is clearly SOME chance that they will win again.

How is it statistically impossible? I can understand improbable, and almost impossible, but there is clearly SOME chance that they will win again.
-20% because of one lost offensive co-ordinator.

-20% because of one lost defensive co-ordinator.

-20% because the Patriots defence has only gotten worse over the offseason.

-40% Law of Averages

-20% because of one lost offensive co-ordinator.

-20% because of one lost defensive co-ordinator.

-20% because the Patriots defence has only gotten worse over the offseason.

-40% Law of Averages

Who cares about odds? Law of averages, so what? I have one thing to say: RED SOX! After what they did winning a 3rd championship in a row is nothing if the Pats want it bad enough.

Go Saints.
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I like the underdogs.

It is statistically impossible for the Pats to win 3 in a row.

Also, with former AFC favorites the Jets and Denver falling meteorically, and AFC "woot woot" men the Chargers stumbling, the statistical chances of the Jags getting to the playoffs went way up.

This statement shows a weak grasp of both statistics and football. It was 'statistically impossible' (by your use) for the Red Sox to win the World Series last year, having to overcome both an 86-year drought and an unprecedented 0-3 deficit in the ALCS. Probability doesn't apply to past events; this Patriots team has as good a chance this year as it would if it had won no Super Bowls.

EDIT: Having seen the 'probabilities' you offered, I am further convinced that you have little idea what you are talking about.

I'm not being serious. At worst, the Patriots have a 1 in 32 chance of winning. At best, 1 in 10.

let me just say, colts = superbowl...

colts looked really good against the ravens. the defense nearly had a shutout game...

I hate the Steelers. And I don't think they'll be going all the way.

THE BENGALS WILL DEEEeeee-NY THEM!

*gets ready to eat his words*

The Carolina Panthers will be taking this one booy! They will go back to the Super Bowl and they will WIN!

I cant figure out the patriots......their team..just seems to get lucky always..they never blow out teams, they just always squeak by...If you notice the raider game..it was a close game till that defensive internception for a touchdown...again..luck...

Plus it kinda helps everytime youre in the playoffs you get to play in a blizzard like it see every time the playoffs roll around...that kinda fucks the teams that are offensively built..but thats part of the game i suppose.. :rolleyes:

"The Bus" gets stopped behind the line of scrimmage by the Pats' D! Get ready for the third in a row.

HELL YES!!!

Can we all say 'Dynasty'???

I would also like to point out that statistics are meaningless. statistically, the Pats shouldn't have won the first Superbowl in '02, and yet, they did.

I cant figure out the patriots......their team..just seems to get lucky always..they never blow out teams, they just always squeak by...If you notice the raider game..it was a close game till that defensive internception for a touchdown...again..luck...

Plus it kinda helps everytime youre in the playoffs you get to play in a blizzard like it see every time the playoffs roll around...that kinda fucks the teams that are offensively built..but thats part of the game i suppose.. :rolleyes:

If they continually get lucky and make the right plays at the right times to win games, it's not luck anymore. It's luck if it happens once or twice; not every week.

Detroit, also, leads its division. Please move over for the home-feild advantage at the superbowl.

A Detroit fan has to be pretty old to remember the last time the Lions won a championship. So the NFL out to take pity on us, delcare the season over and then maybe Detroit will end up with home field advatage in the Super Bowl.

"The NFL season needs to end. NOW."

Agreed. American football takes tedium to a level other sports can only dream of.

I think European ethnocentrism needs to end now.

To quote Sean Connery: "You beefwitted applejohn!"

Steelers will go to the Super Bowl. The Bus stops in Detroit.Well said. <Applauds.>

Pretty impressed with the colts...Manning will Choke...again.

Because the Bengals are first in their division. :D :D :D

Anyway, thoughts after Week 1 (well, all of Week 1 except MONDAY NIGHT :D)

Come on, I'm from Cincinnati!!! The Bengals haven't won the season opener in years. They play Minnesota I believe next week, they drop from first.

Come on, I'm from Cincinnati!!! The Bengals haven't won the season opener in years. They play Minnesota I believe next week, they drop from first.I fully think that game is up for grabs....

Minnesota is Mossless...remember?

I fully think that game is up for grabs....

Minnesota is Mossless...remember?

Very true. But its the Bengals we're talking about. 2-0 to begin with?? Isn't that one of the signs of the apocalypse?

Very true. But its the Bengals we're talking about. 2-0 to begin with?? Isn't that one of the signs of the apocalypse?then what about 4-0 Muttafakka ? :D :D :eek: :D

In your face!!! :D

It can't end yet, my fantasy team did crappy yesterdayYour Fantasy team is GreenBay?

Get used to it !! :D

I'm worried about the Bills. Losman looks shaky.

I'm worried about the Bills. Losman looks shaky.Takeo is out for the season...
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050926/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_bills_spikes_out_3

there goes the season for the Bills...kiss it good bye.

Well. If Losman can perform a metamorphosis, they'll be allright. Might even scratch out 9 or 10 wins. The defense is rock solid from front to back even without Takeo.

If Losman doesn't... and if he continues to struggle, then it's light's out. We'll be lucky to end up 4-12.

9 or 10 wins.....(sniped)....even without Takeo.here is where i do not agree with you.

If Losman all of a suddon becomes a solid 85+ QB rating type of player I'd say 9 wins are perfectly plausible.

If Losman all of a suddon becomes a solid 85+ QB rating type of player I'd say 9 wins are perfectly plausible.if...Lossman "all of a suddon"...becomes Superman...then yes...you dont need Takeo anymore. :D

I like the Redskins.

HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!

I like the Redskins.HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!sooo...what are your predictions gentlemen?
12-4?
4-12? :D

I cant figure out the patriots......their team..just seems to get lucky always..they never blow out teams, they just always squeak by...If you notice the raider game..it was a close game till that defensive internception for a touchdown...again..luck...

Plus it kinda helps everytime youre in the playoffs you get to play in a blizzard like it see every time the playoffs roll around...that kinda fucks the teams that are offensively built..but thats part of the game i suppose.. :rolleyes:They MADE their breaks most of the time by executing better than the other 31 teams in the NFL. I don't care if you win by a field goal on the final play or you win by 40; a win is a win, especially in a Super Bowl.

Geez, some people STILL don't get that fact. :rolleyes:

Well, even though half our defensive starters were injured, the Vikings loss to the Falcons yesterday really stung... :(

I'm still calling for Mike Tice's head, and I have been ever since the loss to the Redskins last season. :mad:

The Carolina Panthers will be taking this one booy! They will go back to the Super Bowl and they will WIN!only one more game..

Oh yea baby.

Oh yea baby.GO PANTHERS !!!

I hate the Steelers. And I don't think they'll be going all the way.

THE BENGALS WILL DEEEeeee-NY THEM!

*gets ready to eat his words*<Fries up these words and serves them to Nureonia on a plate.>


GO PANTHERS !!!Well, all right if you insist, the Steelers can beat the Panthers in the Super Bowl as opposed to the Seahawks.

Well, all right if you insist, the Steelers can beat the Panthers in the Super Bowl as opposed to the Seahawks....can beat?
......can beat?
.........can beat?

Don't you get overconfident on me now.. you Little Punk :D

actually the Steelers are a great team... and I am rooting for them..

Its just that.. most of mo money is placed on the Planters.. and I usually win. ;)

The Panthers will CRUSH the Seahawks. We may not have Foster, but we have Goings and he's just as good.

GO CAROLINA PANTHERS!

1. Goings isn't just as good. He's got guts but no big play ability. Even when he has a good day no team needs to stack the box.
2. Panthers are a one trick pony, and while it's a good trick it's not enough to win on it's own.

Panthers D 16.2 Pts/Gm Seahawks D 16.9 Pts/Gm Difference +0.7 Panthers
Panthers O 24.4 Pts/Gm Seahawks O 28.3 Pts/Gm Difference -3.9 Panthers
Total Difference -3.2 Pts/Gm Panthers. Of course that's in a neutral enviroment.
And those stats are biased against the Seahawks since they jumped out ahead so frequently they've essentially played about 2 fewer games than most teams with the meaningless game against green bay.

Not to mention, weighted against the strength of opponants the Redskins D was ranked #2, ahead of Carolina.

Sorry, the Charlottans will be revealed. Mighty Mouse will not save the day.

"The NFL season needs to end. NOW."

Agreed. American football takes tedium to a level other sports can only dream of.
That's a bold statement to make in a world that contains Cricket....

I live in Australia but I follow NFL when I can and I reckon its Bronco's or the Pats this season.

That's a bold statement to make in a world that contains Cricket....

And soccer.... and LeCross and proffesional board games (Chess and Checkers).... Lawn Bowls.... male gymnastics... cycling... surfing.... anything water based...

The Panthers will CRUSH the Seahawks. We may not have Foster, but we have Goings and he's just as good.

GO CAROLINA PANTHERS!yes GO Panthers.. but

Goings is not as good as Fosters or Davis... he is the third string.. but we are still good to win with our third string...

yes Alexander is a great one.. But the real MVP is Mr. Smith

I live in Australia but I follow NFL when I can and I reckon its Bronco's or the Pats this season.

guess you don't watch it too much...

I'm so glad the pats lost

yeah, me too

Team i feel sad for is the Colts. All that talent, and they keep coming up short in the playoffs.

Team i feel sad for is the Colts. All that talent, and they keep coming up short in the playoffs.Yep.. sad team.. All that talent.. All that QB theater ... All those zebras trying to lift them...

And still coming Short.. still Choking at the Playoffs... again and again..

Yep.. sad team.. All that talent.. All that QB theater ... All those zebras trying to lift them...

And still coming Short.. still Choking at the Playoffs... again and again..

It's Peyton's fault. He has happy feet, and he can't avoid rushing defenders.

Marino could do it, and he was a lot slower than Peyton. Dan never blamed a bad game on his offensive line, though, and Peyton has.

Peyton Manning's overrated. Vastly.

It's Peyton's fault. He has happy feet, and he can't avoid rushing defenders.

Marino could do it, and he was a lot slower than Peyton. Dan never blamed a bad game on his offensive line, though, and Peyton has.

Peyton Manning's overrated. Vastly.

if peyton would have just played it safe in teh end of teh gaem and just get close enough for a field goal instead of going for gusto. then they would've had a chance in OT.

I'm gonna let my Sig speak for itself. 3pm e.s.t. CBS network. BE THERE!!!

if peyton would have just played it safe in teh end of teh gaem and just get close enough for a field goal instead of going for gusto. then they would've had a chance in OT.

Nah. The Steelers were running all over them.

And remember, the Colts would've been ever farther behind had the INTERCEPTION been ruled an INTERCEPTION, as it should've been.

Nah. The Steelers were running all over them.

And remember, the Colts would've been ever farther behind had the INTERCEPTION been ruled an INTERCEPTION, as it should've been.
If your talking about the Palamaloo (sp?) interception, I can say as an ardent Steelers fan that it was actually a good call. If you look at the replay, the ball popped out of his hand while one knee was still on the ground, which, by NFL rules, is NOT a catch.

Now technically, he caught it, in my opinion, but as the rules go, it was incomplete, and a good call by the Ref.

Now if you want to talk about a bad call, that would be Cower calling for a run with 1:22 left when they were up. They should have given a knee to it, and saved me 15 points of blood pressure. :D

If your talking about the Palamaloo (sp?) interception, I can say as an ardent Steelers fan that it was actually a good call. If you look at the replay, the ball popped out of his hand while one knee was still on the ground, which, by NFL rules, is NOT a catch.

Now technically, he caught it, in my opinion, but as the rules go, it was incomplete, and a good call by the Ref.

I thought I saw that at first, but I watched the replay again and again on ESPN, and it was definitely an interception.

I am still shocked at the Bears defence in the game last week. Letting up 29 points. My god.....

I thought I saw that at first, but I watched the replay again and again on ESPN, and it was definitely an interception.
Not according to the Refs and all the experts. Rules are rules, and you can't have a good game without them.

But like I said, in my opinion, he caught the ball. But my opinion doesn't make the rules.

Not according to the Refs and all the experts.

So, that referee's apology and admittance that it should've been an interception means nothing? :p

So, that referee's apology and admittance that it should've been an interception means nothing? :p
I didn't see that. HHmmmm I saw alot of experts watch the replays and come to the same decision though. Hey, maybe I'm wrong? Wouldn't be the first time! :D

I didn't see that. HHmmmm I saw alot of experts watch the replays and come to the same decision though. Hey, maybe I'm wrong? Wouldn't be the first time! :D

For two straight days, ESPN had coverage of it. The official who called it an incomplete pass finally apologised, saying that his judgement call was a bad one, and that it *was* an interception.

:D

I am still shocked at the Bears defence in the game last week. Letting up 29 points. My god.....Yeah ...

What happened ? ..What happened to the awesome Bears Defense ???

BTW the 2006 Bears is still an awesome Defense... I rank them up there with the 2000 Ravens.. I fully expect the Bears make a strong run next year.

Yeah ...

What happened to the awesome Bears Defense...

BTW the 2006 Bears is still an awesome Defense... I rank them up there with the 200 Ravens.. I fully expect the Bears make a strong run next year.

The Bears will be good this year, that is, if Rex doesn't make Favreish mistakes.

For two straight days, ESPN had coverage of it. The official who called it an incomplete pass finally apologised, saying that his judgement call was a bad one, and that it *was* an interception.

:DEven more interesting...

A Steeler player went "on-camera" -we are talking Coast-to-Coast TV coverage- and spelled it out flat:
"the NFL officials wanted Manning to win.. the zebras (officials) were trying to give him the win..."

And he was NOT Fined.

we all know that that coments like always bring a strong reaction from the NFL.. plus an automatic Fine.

and usually its about much "softer".. or "subtle" statemens on NFL officiating bias..

Nah. The Steelers were running all over them.

And remember, the Colts would've been ever farther behind had the INTERCEPTION been ruled an INTERCEPTION, as it should've been.


yeah they really gotta crack down on these refs giving the popular teams the edge. it's pissing me off.

I am still shocked at the Bears defence in the game last week. Letting up 29 points. My god.....

I'll tell you what happened to the Bear Defense, Smith happened, Jake Happened, Peppers Happen, and Foster happened baby!

*Roar*

Today's game Panthers 23 Seattle 20.

Panthers/Hawks game could go either way. I can't wait to see it.

1. Goings isn't just as good. He's got guts but no big play ability. Even when he has a good day no team needs to stack the box.
2. Panthers are a one trick pony, and while it's a good trick it's not enough to win on it's own.

If they're a one trick pony, then how come they made it to the NFC Playoffs? I tell you something, the only reason Settle look good is that they had easy teams. Jeez, Carolina faced tougher team than Seattle did in the regular season. The whole illusion will come down tonight.


Sorry, the Charlottans will be revealed. Mighty Mouse will not save the day.

Yea, we'll see. We'll see who will go crying to mommy with the Panthers rip Seahawk's wings off.

Come on DENVER thrash those Steelers.

Fumble!

Touchdown Steelers!

BTW the 2006 Bears is still an awesome Defense... I rank them up there with the 200 Ravens.. I fully expect the Bears make a strong run next year.
HOLY SHIT!!!!! Mark this moment in time. Hell just froze over. Ocean Drive and I agree on something.

Mmmhmmp...

I feel pity for Bronco fans right now.

4:36 min to go.. Time to run the school Bus :D

hey Jerome.. Hold on to the Ball this time baby.. just hold on to it :D :D :p :D

I don't believe it. Pittsburgh is going to the Super Bowl.

Wow, that sounds strange.

I don't believe it. Pittsburgh is going to the Super Bowl.

Wow, that sounds strange.

They deserve it. Especially given how bad the Penguins are this year.

I'll tell you what happened to the Bear Defense, Smith happened...Maybe we should ask The Bears Defense what happened to them.

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/NFL/Playoffs/2006/01/18/1399795-sun.html


They should look no further than their own celebrated linebacker Brian Urlacher for the answer.

"Steve Smith. That's what happened to us," Urlacher said, adding that Smith, who led the Carolina Panthers to a 29-21 mugging of the Bears last Sunday, "...Smith is the best offensive player in the league."

Steelers Going To The Superbowl !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wwooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Steelers Going To The Superbowl !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wwooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

they sure deserved it. one hell of a defense

I don't believe it. Pittsburgh is going to the Super Bowl.

Wow, that sounds strange.
allow me introduce... SuperMan

http://news6.steelers.com/photos/03_Car_Polamalu.jpg

My other MVP .. along with Mr. smith

they sure deserved it. one hell of a defense
That's the STEEL CURTAIN baby! YEEEEE HAAAAAAA

They walked through the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seated teams, ALL on the road! First time in NFL history!

allow me introduce... SuperMan

http://news6.steelers.com/photos/03_Car_Polamalu.jpg

My other MVP .. along with Mr. smith
YEAH BABY !!!!!!!! No argument here!

That's the STEEL CURTAIN baby! YEEEEE HAAAAAAA

They walked through the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seated teams, ALL on the road! First time in NFL history!


Carolina nor Seattle stands a chance against that defense. They just make you look silly.

and may I also say "Go Bettis". Get the bus a bowl

And the MVP for the Steelers for the AFC Championship Game...

...Jake Plummer!

http://static.flickr.com/34/89914143_cc530a4553.jpg

The Rooney Family.. Steelers Owners..they are class ... I am happy for them.

many other owners around the Professional Leagues.. just do not deserve to even be compared to them.

Here we go, Steelers, here we go! Here we go, Steelers, here we go!

Pittsburgh's going t0 the Super Bowl!!

Fumble!
SILENCE!.

COME ON STEELERS THRASH THOSE CHICKENS!.:D

If they're a one trick pony, then how come they made it to the NFC Playoffs? I tell you something, the only reason Settle look good is that they had easy teams. Jeez, Carolina faced tougher team than Seattle did in the regular season. The whole illusion will come down tonight.

Yea, we'll see. We'll see who will go crying to mommy with the Panthers rip Seahawk's wings off.
Like I said, it's a good trick. Steve Smith is ... were going to need to invent an adjective, the ones we have are inadequate.... But here's one way to bust that trick. Keep him on the bench watching the game. Another one: FOR GOD SAKES don't let him run free through the secondary!!

I'll give you a tip. The good teams. The ones with great records. They beat up on the teams they play, they expose their flaws for all to see in a copycat league to see. They will almost always have a weak SOS (Strength of Schedule) the way it's measured. You're talking about a statistical sample where there's so much crossover, 2nd and 3rd order effects dominate the 1st order stuff, trying to mislead. Look at the tie breaking proceedures for playoff seeding, that should give you a very good idea of how accurate SOS is as the measure of a teams capability.

A Seahawks superbowl. Long have I waited.

A Seahawks superbowl. Long have I waited.

Ditto that.

A Seahawks superbowl. Long have I waited.Maybe they'll win it next year. :)

Maybe they'll win it next year. :)
Maybe, but the Hawks are a lock to win this year. And the 1st Superbowl always means the most. Sorry Bettis, at least you'll be a first ballot hall of famer. If I'm still sober a week after we've won the superbowl, I'll try to remember to laugh at how everyone else is shocked that Seattle won.