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Why would you want Arizona to win?

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 11:04 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a sucker for Kurt Warner

As much as I hate the Cardinals. I may hate every other team more thats still in.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 11:09 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What's wrong with the Eagles?

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure

They just bug me for no good reason.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Love Kevin Curtis

maybe I’ll go with that

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Is it because you’re afraid of God?

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 11:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

Lantermanc:Kurt Warner is like
JI: Jim Edmonds (LL reference)

by LantermanC on Jan 18, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll never forget when Jon Stewart

called her a “wire-haired man goblin.” Oh man…

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 11:46 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Buck

I can’t stand this guy’s ‘everything is the most dramatic, greatest single event in the history of sport’s’ voice.

Inflection. Try it sometime.

by Misfit74 on Jan 18, 2009 11:58 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

If the Cards win

and then lose the Superbowl, then they won’t make the playoffs next year, which means we probably will.
If they win the Superbowl, their FAs will be overvalued, and people will sign them, which mean we’ll make the playoffs.

by LantermanC on Jan 18, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Meh, we broke that curse already.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Did we?

I thought it was the Super Bowl “losers” curse…not so sure that we lost the super bowl.

by MFAN on Jan 18, 2009 12:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jesus they're getting manhandled.

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Fitz is a freakshow

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Christ

This isnt going how I planned…

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Leonard Pope

Almost tackled him out.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you.

God I hope they don’t play Pittsburgh if they win today. I don’t want to even consider what might happen.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Armageddon as predicted by Kurt Warner

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Aw, how cute.

Arizona suddenly has fans.

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

They've been waiting for this...

since they were almost blacked out 2 week ago.

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry to derail humor for a serious response but

It’s obvious and logical than support for a team will ebb and flow based on success. Sports, and more specifically winning, is the product that these teams put out. If the product is bad, people won’t consume it.

In fact if teams didn’t suffer fan support if they did badly, they would lose every incentive to do well, and that would – quite frankly – suck.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

...........

Zona fans are pussies!

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Real fans stick through the losing.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There is a difference between sticking through

and paying money to see a game.

I’m not defending the AZ fans by the way, just the ebb and flow of support.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If your point is that sports fans are fickle due to only caring when the team wins

I’ll agree, non Chicago Cubs fans are like that. I just don’t understand personally because I pay to see 100 loss Mariner teams and 12 loss Seahawks teams…I went to all 8 home games and like 65 of the M’s games this year, so I feel a little upset about fair weather fans in general. I don’t care if it’s an inevitability, it’s bullshit, you either like the team/sport, or you don’t. Don’t show up because they’re winning and it’s the cool thing to do, ya know?

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't exactly my point

And to be clear, I want AZ to lose like someone that bought Enron, waiting for them to die, sold what he had left for pennies on the dollar and bought AIG

I didn’t really have a point.

I do ask you (I only went to one Hawks game this year, but I live in Vancouver and am still in line for season tickets so I have excuses) how long you would pay for a bad team? At what stage would you start supporting them from home?

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have a ton of expendable income.

I go to more games when teams are good than when they’re not because winning is more fun than losing. If I had more money it would be different, but I don’t (and at this point in history a lot of other people are in the same boat) so I go to fewer games. Keep in mind that Phoenix has been one of the areas hardest hit by the subprime clusterfuck.

by acblue on Jan 18, 2009 1:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Obvious and logical

Bandwagoners.

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

good lord listen to these douchebags.

did they port in fans from some other city to make noise

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Haha

Go Mariners!

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Truth :(

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Aikman is in the groove,

“They are going to have to play better offense.”

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well it's the NFC championship

he has to dumb it down for all the non-hardcore people at home watching…

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Probably fairweather former Charger fans

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Alirght I'm going for the Eagles now

I forgot how much I hated the Cardinals defense.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I keep wondering how Chike Okeafor is still in the league

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And Buckhalter false starts...

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Did they use two kickers?

Because when we roll out our 2 kicker play, it will be more exciting I think.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

TRUCKS!

YES YES YES YES

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Are they exploding?

Or is the voice over guys telling you in a condescending voice that trucks are designed by nerds?

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Exploding

But soon we will see how awesome it is to have a “Ram Box” and a little stepping stool.

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Then

Howie will call you a pussy

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dodge has leapt out to an early lead in the Truck wars

Chevy is really counting on Howie to be extra condescending if they hope to gain any ground.

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Howie's mockery of the "Man Step" will win over millions of suburban Truck Guys

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh you guys get to see the oreos thing

Sadly I get Canadian adverts so I’m going to miss it.

I’m supporting the Williamseses

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Peyton is enough positive to root Mannings for me, even though I hate Eli.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I just prefer girls to guys.

Even if one of the girls looks like a guy, and one of the guys plays like a girl.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

jesus

looking *at John’s favorite kind of woman

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

YES

Bud light trampoline commercials!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Edgerrin James is such a scrub

whhhyyyy does he still touch the ball

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

For every point the Cardinals score

I will thrust in Wisenhunts mother one extra time

by Robert on Jan 18, 2009 12:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

he's very tall

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ive never heard of that basekatballs

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes it seems most TEs were BB players in college.

I think this observation has come up many times before on this blog.

by redwolf75 on Jan 18, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Brockman!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is he gritty?

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

5 career td's.

I guess when you have Fitz and Bolden you don’t need to have a catching TE

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand why he hates his crops,

they will keep him from going under if he treats them right.

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 12:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder...

If that is as Spicy as DQs Flamethrower. I hate that shit, I expect at least 3 stars worth of spiciness but its never anything but mild.

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Garret Olson just got traded from Baltimore to Chicago for Felix Pie.

Just figure no one will see it during the game unless it’s posted here.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Who are these people?

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Based on the name "felix pie" it must be baseball

Can you imagine a football player called Felix Pie?

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh, baseball. Got it.

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Where is Pie going to play in Baltimore?

Unless they move Jones to LF and have the best outfield defense ever

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

no. just no.

play him in platoon with Luke Scott. Markakis and Jones will not lose playing time to apple pie

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Speculation is he's either going to be the 4th OF or they're going to do this:

Pie>LF
Scott>DH
Huff>1B

That seems to make the most sense.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

McNabb?! Come on buddy he was wide open!

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

how do you miss that badly

on a wide open receiver

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YEA!

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Deshawn Jackson

is gritty!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

what the hell is going on here

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That was exactly as Reid drew it up

It’s his special conditional play for when he needs a 1st down

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good job Runyan

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why the fuck can't the Eagles catch a pass?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Fransico!

Thats fun to say

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 12:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Not sure that's not a trap...

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jesus that was a Seattle-y play.

Droppedy drop drop

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

baskett makes those plays

because otherwise she’ll go back to Hef

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

One more step and Buckhalter's gone.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LET'S CHOP CATS

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

how about.. THIS

right nyah

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Aw man, are you at work?

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

How badly is this going?

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

USA - Mike Ditka steeling beers

Canada – Bud Light advert with a joke about penises.

Illustrative.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

GOD DAMNIT

Fuck everything.

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHAT?! That was NOT a late hit.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

you have to be kidding me please god

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

God won't help you now,

Warner beat you to him years ago.

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck the playoffs.

It’s gonna be Cards/Steelers isn’t it?

Can I hope for a two-plane crash on the way to Tampa Bay?

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow how bad are the commentators?

“I don’t think I’d throw to anyone else on the field”
“Even if he is not open, throw it anyway”

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

you're new to aikman and buck arent you

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No

Just keeps surprising me.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well it's obviously hyperbole

There’s a lot of shit to knock announcers for but lame jokes don’t seem too terrible.

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

For what it's worth I know they're terrible.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I see myself turning this game off if things don't improve

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh.

ALl this game is missing is the inevitable Pat Tillman reference

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Fuck Pat Tillman in his corpse's ears.

Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

With a chainsaw.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

GET IT TOGETHER PHILLY!

It’s the freaking ARIZONA CARDINALS!

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

A lot of luck

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well I'm gonna kick someone in the fuck if things don't improve.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take him

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Curtis!!! <3

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHITE LIGHTNING

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

jesus dude

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 12:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Then find me this Jesus guy.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How about just a Fitzgerald recieving corps

Because that’s all the Cardinals need

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think they just need to quadruple team him.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is this Antwan Boldin guy related to Anquan Boldin at all?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NO, he's good, just not as good as Baby Jesus Fitzgerald

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The Eagles are really going one step forward, two steps back it seems.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Where the fuck is the penalty flag?!

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

How is that not a PI call?!

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 12:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Think Fitz's play this postseason

might give some teams a bigger boner for Crabtree?

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 12:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe. Good thing we have #4.

Too bad Ruskell will probably pick a DE.

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Crabtree's one of the few WRs I wouldn't be disappointed with in the first round.

If he’s the best player on the board, TR will take him.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa I didn't know Curtis had a Grizzly Adams beard going on.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So i know Dawkins is old...

but if we don’t get a safety… 2 year deal for him from us?

by LantermanC on Jan 18, 2009 1:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of B Russ

When does free agency start so we can give him a monster extension for his verteranosityism while ignoring other FA’s

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dawkins is a monster.

I’d do it.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jesus the Eagles forgot what defense is.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

MY GOD

Arizona looks awesome!

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ruskell has an eye for grit, so probably

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

haha

But then we wouldn’t be so deep with mediocre veteran talent!

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I honestly don't

I believe he’s a due a slight pay increase and the front office has to know he’s just not that talented. I think he’ll be cut at some point. Plus the team has decent safety depth with Babs and Adams.

by MFAN on Jan 18, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As a Seattle sports fan I'm wired to fear the worst automatically.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah basically

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

AZ is Pittsburgh West

Seattle may have good draft picks for years to come.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What the hell are you talking about?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Trick plays

no name offensive line blowing open holes
Great QB
Great matchups across the skill players
Defense that grows and plays strong at the point

Give this team a TE, and good God

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You did watch the regular season right?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

clearly not

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Teams grow in the playoffs

We can live in illusion no longer
AZ is growing up fast

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

live in illusion?

jesus, dude

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Name one matchup we have in terms of players

that is better than AZ today, other than TE?

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not jesus

but I can be yours

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude drugs are bad for you.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, you should use actual evidence instead of gut feelings.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WWTroyAikmanDo

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You go ahead

if life were numbers, Bank of America would be out of business

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why do so many sports fans fear numbers?

They keep stats for a reason you know.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Stats matter

after the game is played

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

that's a remarkable statement

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my god I hate sports fans.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Did you ever play

and if you did, and you gave a damn about stats, you were already beaten

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I knew that was going to come up.

Yes, I played (baseball at least). Yes, real players know about stats, such as Brian Bannister. Real players are aware of advanced stats, some care, some don’t. None of them go up there thinking “Man, I need to improve my wOBA right now”….jesus fuck dude.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's not really the point though

Obviously Arizona shouldn’t give up because they had a lower DVOA than Philly, that would be silly. However it is important for coaches and front offices to look at the numbers to know how they’re team looks for the upcoming season.

by MFAN on Jan 18, 2009 1:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As was the Pittsburgh team in '05

remember them?

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No they weren't. They were a top 5 DVOA team that was 11-5.

They also lost their starting QB for a big game that season against the Jaguars.

by MFAN on Jan 18, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks...

good point… I’ll be curious how they finish… if Pittsburgh 2005 included the playoffs

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jesus dude, give up, you're not going to win.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't make them an elite team.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No, it was a timing based joke

We don’t want AZ to win this game.
You said “You are not going to win”
And AZ scored a TD…

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I got it, I wasn't sure if it was a joke or if you were serious.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, AZ had good draft picks for several years

And it’s finally paying off. One of the reasons I’m thankful for a good draft and a new, fresh coaching staff.

FInally no more of Cryptkeeper Walsh’s ancient WCO

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What happened to the REAL Cardinals

You know, the ones from the NE game

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'd think the real Eagles are the one with the insane DVOA

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No, that's not the REAL eagles

that’s the eagles that have an insane DVOA

The real eagles are the ones that just got hit by a 3rd TD.

cry

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True, true

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So an interception would be awesome.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

How can you penalize Philly for Fitzgerald falling down?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh whoops. Missed that.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you are kidding right

he was jacked up with the ball in teh air

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I somehow didn't see that.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice coverage

He actually ran away from Fitz

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 1:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ok, this game getting out of hand

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

FUCK YOU BRUCE DEHAVEN

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

New strategy: Never press cover Larry Fitzgerald.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't think the ravens can stop this kind of passing attack.

They’ll have to knock Warner out of the game.

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Terrell Sugggggggssssss

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The Eagles are playing like cunt.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He touched it

and it stayed in bounds

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 1:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Don't challenge don't challenge don't--FUCK!

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PHILLY?!

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

They're just going through the motions now.

God damnit.

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So I would love a lot of alcohol right now.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why does it matter if he touched it?

A kickoff is a live ball after 10 yards

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

the only concern is if it went out of bounds

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

right so buck and aikman just prove themselves stupider

for not at any point noticing that and completely swinging the concept of the play wrongly

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup,

Can’t review it (apparently) but that should have been Cards ball

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 1:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

not if it did go out of bounds.

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 1:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Right but it never did,

ruling on the field was incorrect

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 1:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh thank god for silly asinine NFL rules.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Eagles put 7 on the board before half, stay in this thing!

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Does Selek have pictures of McNabb and an underage family member?

Is there any reason McNabb will only throw it to him?

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's because he can't actually throw accurately to anyone else.

Stupid missed throw to Avant when DeSean Jackson was open.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And has a wicked moustache?

Yes.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is heartbreaking.

When Arizona beats Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl Seattle will never hear the end of it.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'd honestly have to root for Pittsburgh in that matchup.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I could never root for Pittsburgh

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you on that one.

At least Pitt has a good team.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, they're fun to watch when they're not playing teams I like.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I would just hope

that whoever wins is aided by a ton of shitty calls

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

NO CATCH NO CATCH

Should’ve been a pick you shitty fucking CB

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I still don't think Jennings is a bad CB

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No, he's just a munchkin.

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 1:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Eagles are truly playing like hell.

First the Cardinals get the Falcons, then Delhomme plays epically bad, and now the Eagles defense plays their worst game in half a season. Sheesh.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Eventually

one must assume AZ is damn good

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

fuck that

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 1:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play

Warner is a hell of a QB… as long as he plays and is healthy, AZ has to be considered elite… I love Wisenhunt as a coach.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

When you win when it matters

it makes all stats moot. This team is not just winning, it is dominating teams.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

THat doesn't mean they're likely to have sustained success.

Small sample size buddy.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

statistically, nothing shows that trend. But I would take that bet over the rest of the NFC West right now.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If they're not good,

they’re doing a damn good imitation of a very dominant team.

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 1:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I said that about NE

a few years ago… I was wrong…. who knows… we will know next year at this time.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I give...

and you’re saying the numbers always tell the story

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I would suggest most coaches use statistics to supplement:

however, real game planning is based in player matchups and schemes.

The results show trends that Fantasy Football players can use to pretend to be a GM

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Are player matchups not based on statistics?

Maybe it’s all made up of grit and heart.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed... well put...

I would suggest the scheme is less statistics based. Well stated.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Choosing what schemes to use are very based in statistics

You don’t run a scheme if it doesn’t have a high percentage of being successful. See? Percentage? There ya go. It may be scary but anything can be broken down into a number, even if it seems blasphemous

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Theo Epstein has done a pretty good job of mixing stats and scouts.

And he’s more stat heavy. But you’re right, it’s played on the field, I’ll go back to my mom’s basement and jerk off to my X-Men comics or something because I’m obviously just a nerd who knows nothing about sports.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No, I agree

Statistics are imortant. I am just discussing that what cannot be measured, attitude, “want-to”, presence, is what is growing in AZ.

Ken Wisenhunt is building in the mold of a Pittsburgh. It is showing. That was how this all started :)

There are no numbers for what we are watching.

AZ’s achilles and catalyst is Warner… Just as Hasselbeck is ours. But I like KW’s approach to building a team.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

"Want to?"

These guys are professional athletes, the idea that someone wants it more is ludicrous…

And there are numbers, and Warner is just not a superstar QB anymore.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If we go by numbers

Seattle better hope they get a new QB soon :)

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah,

add me to that list…

I have a mancrush on Sanchez… most likely ill advised… oh well

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Injuries happen too.

I’m not saying Hasselbeck is gonna be a superstar QB again, but to think that his passer rating or DVOA is reflective of his actual ability is silly.

Scouting matters too, I never said it didn’t. Sometimes you need to look at the cause of the numbers. Using numbers effectively is a process based analysis, not results based…soo….yeah.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I actually don't have a problem with the point you're making.

I think the Cardinals underperformed during the regular season. While I don’t think they’re as good as they’ve looked in the playoffs, I think they are going to be a good team for a few years to come. The issue is that your argument doesn’t make your point at all, and when you attack the use of statistics you make yourself look bad.

by acblue on Jan 18, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah... poorly presented

I tend to get excited… I also deal with numbers all day at work, and cannot stand the use of them… our due diligence at the banking center I work at are used emotionally… thus making them moot… and making trending football an exhaustive concept.

Statistics are a good predictor of what you want to have happen. I’ll leave it there. It is what happens that determins the happening.

That said, the numbers this group runs for football are impressive… maybe someday I’ll be interested in them.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 2:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True, but that doesn't make the prediction a bad idea.

Predictions can be wrong, but getting as close to a perfect prediction system is the goal, and why stats are good to use.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So why do you read this site? And I'm not trying to be a dick when I say that.

I’m genuinely curious. It is very clearly numbers oriented, and you’ve just said that you don’t care about them. That’s fine; sports are about entertainment and you should enjoy them in whatever way you choose. But there’s lots of evidence that these numbers are really useful, and if you’re on the record as saying that you’re no interested in them, you shouldn’t be attacking their use.

There are lots and lots of places with communities that aren’t interested in statistical analysis. I just don’t understand why you’d choose this particular blog and then go about attacking it’s entire philosophy. And I’m not saying you shouldn’t hang out here, I’m just confused.

by acblue on Jan 18, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

While I do not enjoy processing football numbers

I enjoy the passion and integrity this site brings.

I assume that is enough.

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 2:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No he's not.

Stop trying to make your argument look better by oversimplifying other people’s positions.

by acblue on Jan 18, 2009 1:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I never said I was arguing a position

I just think it is funny that a Seattle fan can hate another team so much as to cling to a number… what your watching is dominance… what we saw last week was dominance. What we saw in Wildcard was massive growth

AZ will come to play for years to come… they are becoming their coach:

Pittsburgh West

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

AZ is playing pretty damn well today.

We’ll see what the future holds.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No one said Arizona isn't dominating this game.

They are playing great football in the playoffs, you won’t see much disagreement on that, however 3 games is too small of a sample size to tell us anything about a team and that’s what makes the playoffs so fun.

A perfect example is the 2006 Seahawks who should of been destroyed by a superior Cowboys team.

by MFAN on Jan 18, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Let me take some of that back

I don’t think Dallas should of “destroyed” Seattle, but they were the better team.

by MFAN on Jan 18, 2009 1:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They probably were a TD or so better, for sure.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Or a field goal.

Bhahahaha

Suck it, Romo!

by Wilder. on Jan 18, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup, this I agree with.

The fact that the game was at Qwest probably narrowed the gap a little as well.

by MFAN on Jan 18, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed. That's actually the first Seahawks win I ever attended.

Good times.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We are watching them dominate Philly. They've had a good run in the playoffs.

We have no reason to believe that Arizona is going to be a playoff contender for years to come.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Number can give us the most precise possible way to analyze a team.

But things happen. The Kansas City Royals swept the Yankees at Yankee stadium a few years back. Does anyone think the Royals were better than the Yankees? Obviously not. When Arizona was #21 in DVOA, and Philly was in the top 5, it’s ridiculous to say that Arizona is the better team. Are they winning today? Yes. Are the playing better than the Eagles today? Fuck yes they are, much better. Are they a better team? No, they’re not. Things happen.

What I don’t understand is why people are always so down on numbers when 8/10 times stats folks predict a player’s success correctly and old traditional methods are more 50-50…despite this, people still believe we’re wrong and don’t understand the sport. Why? Check any offseason, especially baseball and compare SABR predictions to regular, and guess who usually is closer? I’m not claiming we’re always right, we’re just usually CLOSER which is the whole point of analyzing a sport in the first place—to get as close as we can to predicting future success. Signs don’t point to Arizona being a dominant power for years to come. It’s reactionary to think that’s what’s going to happen.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

More on the BAL/CHC Pie for Olson Swap:

MacPhail says that this trade is not a precursor to any other move, and that it’s likely the Orioles will go with Huff at first base, Pie in left, and Scott at DH.

Looks as though speculation was right.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Too bad they play in the AL East.

The Orioles would compete for the division in the AL West. The Blue Jays would win the AL West. The Rays, Red Sox and Yankees are the three best teams in baseball and at least one of them will miss the playoffs. That division is just stupid.

by acblue on Jan 18, 2009 1:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

The Blue Jays were the fifth (I think) best team in the AL last year using BaseRuns pythag.

by acblue on Jan 18, 2009 1:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That division is just disgusting.

Baltimore almost broke .500 (78 wins) last year too. Baltimore would probably win the AL or NL west…jesus.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it would be hilarious if the Yankees and Red Sox had injury problems or people falling off a cliff left and right

and the Rays, Orioles and Jays all won 90+ games. It’s not likely but it’s within the realm of possibility.

by acblue on Jan 18, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow that was a shitty handoff.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

How do you give up 15 yards on a 3rd and 15 with a minute left in the half?

Honestly is John Marshall calling the plays for this defense?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I will say this... Kurt Warner is playing better than any QB left in the postseason right now.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Finally!

About freaking time to get pressure.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So are Holmgren coaching tree coaches unable to identify when teams are using copious amounts of screens against them?

I noticed we sucked against the Patriots Welker screen and never adjusted…seems like that’s too simple, and a good coach would have to adapt eventually.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The Eagles are just overpursuing like crazy

They lack all discipline at this point.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Overpursing or underpursuing?

I don’t see anyone within 5-10 yards of the Cardinals’ receivers.

by Wilder. on Jan 18, 2009 1:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Overpursuing on screens and runs.

Underpursuing and passive against the pass.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is anyone else getting a feeling of deja vu from this game?

The Eagles defense is really reminding me of the 2008 Seahawks. Terrible zone blitz, giving up chunks of yards on 3rd down, not being able to defend the deep ball…

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, they also seem to rush 5-7 guys on 3rd and long.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If the Cards hang on to win,

I bet Warner mentions God after the game.

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 1:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I like George Carlin's take on that.

He’s only there when they win, never when they lose. It’s never like “Well the good lord tripped me up behind the line of scrimmage today…”

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate having to use "was"...

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That is maybe the easiest bet to make in the history of the world.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you.

It just makes me wish failure on Warner more.

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's funny?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To me I guess.

In the way your Carlin reference is.

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is why Eagles fans hate McNabb so much

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Missing open receivers like Curtis, that is.

That’s two easy touchdowns over the middle he’s missed.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You beat me to it.

Seriously, McNabb is playing like hell. And then he fumbles.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

dominate

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 1:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Are we really shocked by this 1st half?

The freakin’ Eagles tied the Bengals!!!!!! Tied the Bengals…Donovan McNugget!!!

by X Receiver on Jan 18, 2009 1:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yes, he'll miss a few receivers.

However, name me five better QBs

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Brees
Cutler
P.Manning
Rodgers
Warner

by Misfit74 on Jan 18, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Warner is not better than McNabb

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yes, warner is better than mcnabb

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How do you figure?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

In any way I would look at it

Warner has the better career
The most SB rings
Better decision making
More godliness
Throws more accurately

(BTW all the above is subjectively measured, I haven’t looked up the numbers, I should)

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 2:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't take Warner over McNabb if I was building a team today.

McNabb has an 85.9 career passer rating and still has some value with his legs (3.8 YPA this year, 5.8 career) and is only what, 30 years old?

SB rings don’t matter.

Warner has a career 93.8 rating, better yes but much of his career was played in the dome in St. Louis with no wind or other factors. Warner’s peak>McNabb’s peak, but McNabb is the better QB today. I don’t buy Warner’s big 2008.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't matter?
SB rings don’t matter

Tell that to Dan Marino…

by Fear on Jan 18, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why don't you buy 2008?

This year

Warner 67.1% 4583 Yds 30 TDs
McNabb 60.4% 3916 Yds 23 TDs

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Football seasons are 16 games, a very small sample size, and weather never really factors in to Arizona's home games.

McNabb also has more value with his legs, and Warner hasn’t been a star for a few years before this year.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh and for that matter

the SB Rings was me comparing their careers, not them today. Although I do think at the end of the day SB rings matter in the sense that the goal is to win the SB.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take that

Not sorted
 Hass, Rivers, Peyton, Brees, Garcia.

BTW notice that I didn’t even need to use Brady’s name. I took that as a challenge because he didn’t play this year.

Oh, also I would take Kurt Warner over McNabb anyday.
I also Ben Roethlisberger is better than McNabb.

In fact he isn’t even in the top half of QBs left.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 2:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Of course you did put Hass in there which he most definitely did not deserve this year.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bah I disagree

I think Hass played pretty well. But anyway… I still gave 7 people, so without Hass that’s 6 :)

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 2:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Hass but I'll take McNabb of the two.

Rivers yeah, Peyton yeah, Brees yeah, can’t agree on Garcia. Not even sure about Brady—aside from 2008 which was greatly Moss aided, their career numbers aren’t too different.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True, but come on, Matt Cassel ran a 90 passer rating in that system and he hadn't started a game since High School.

It can’t all be Brady being good.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know, he was a college backup for a reason...

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

CARSON PALMER AND MATT LEINART

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

At the best QB school in the Nation

He could of transfered and probably started somewhere else.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We've had this discussion before, but I'll repeat myself

All that proves is that the system is very good, and that Brady takes the very good system and makes it great(test ever?).

I would take Tom Brady of any QB in the league if I were starting a team, with the possible exception of Eli Manning.

I mean Peyton, was just funny to say Eli.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with JM--Peyton is better than Brady.

Brady is an above average QB in a great system. I’m not convinced he’s an inner-circle hall of fame level QB. Not that he’s not good, but that system makes him look better.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll always agree that Manning is better

but Brady has to be number 2 to me.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Holy fucking god shoot me now.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 1:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I got out of bed for this?

Screw this. I’m taking some NyQuil for this damn sinus infection and going back to sleep.

by BrianL on Jan 18, 2009 2:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

McNabb thought his backside was protected

But somehow something snuck into that unprotected backside of his

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 2:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

5 better QBs than McNabb...

1.Peyton
2.Big Ben
3.Brees
4.Brady
5.Warner

by X Receiver on Jan 18, 2009 2:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Can't agree on Warner still.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Then substitute in Rivers

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mine

Manning
Brady
Brees
Warner
Hass
Rivers
Romo
Ben
Cutler

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Warner, Hass, and Romo just don't fit the bill to me, and Brady is iffy.

Brady’s career rating is 93 and he’s always had a better supporting cast…

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not before Moss and Welker he didn't

Look at McNabbs jump in stats when they gave him TO. If your going to penalize Brady for Moss then you would have to take away that year for McNabb

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Look, you are entitled to your opinions, but the second part of that is plainly wrong.

Brady won a superbowl with Branch, Troy Brown, David Patten, and no real running back.

Arguing that McNabb is better than Brady is laughably bad

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, McNabb's career numbers didn't stack up as much as I expected them to.

I thought he had a year or two of MVP caliber play but I was wrong.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Christ

How rediculous is Fitz gonna be in Madden next year, that will be a pain in my balls

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 2:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It'll be like Brady to Moss in this year's game.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I never really do franchise

Which probably keeps me from getting my moneys worth, but oh well.

I just like to play the Hawks upcoming opponents throughout the week and online occasionally.

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Guy Fieri from Food Network.

All his recipes suck.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They especially suck on non-friday days

which is why he is so thankful it’s friday.

That joke sucks. I’m sorry.

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 2:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Apology accepted.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Finally got back

This is why I love the NFL regardless of how much better your team may be its still possible on “Any given Sunday” that a lesser team can win.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely. Me too.

I may hate it, but I love the possibilities for every team… except Detroit.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love Statical analysis and I think its needed.

But once the game starts – all of it almost goes out the window.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Every time they show those douchebag fans in that stadium...

it hurts my soul a little bit more.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hate fans that wave towels.

In fact I hate whenever a team has a tradition, and then other teams’ fans copy it.

What next? The University of Arizona Leap?

by GarethLewin on Jan 18, 2009 2:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The Cardinals have a drum line now, did you know that?

It’s funny in how pathetic it is.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How can you steal something that has been done in 'football'

for years… LOL… are we going to take credit for the wave now ?

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 18, 2009 2:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes it was.

But what is the ruling on the “12th man”?

by Wilder. on Jan 18, 2009 2:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NOT started in seattle.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But much better in Seattle

"It's just one big guy against another big guy, both teams know what's at stake. The one of them comes out on top and it feels good."
-Chris Collinsworth, Madden 09

by Wayward Llama on Jan 18, 2009 2:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bill Scott, a Seattle bartender, started selling beer to football crowds at Seattle’s Kingdome in 1976. He loved selling beer and seeing people cheering and encouraged everyone to follow his cheers. He could be heard all over the Kingdome and would lead one side of the stadium and then the other in cheering contests. It was Bill the Beerman who created the Wave in the Kingdome in the 1970s

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I remember him as well,

My dad was a good customer

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

me too

1-2-3 Seahawks! 2-3 Seahawks! 2-3 Seahawks!

by Misfit74 on Jan 18, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There are only a few of them...

They never know when to go to them during breaks, you can’t even hear them at all.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WHITE GUY!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHITE JESUS!

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ah, the patented Andy Reid goalline offense.

Never disappoints to disappoint.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap, McNabb made a good throw!

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

FLAG!

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

why not go for two there?

PAT leaves them down eleven and needing two TD’s

2-pt would have left them down ten and needing a TD and FG

by Mr Fish on Jan 18, 2009 2:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

And

they were down 16, and two TDs with 2pt conversions woulda tied, and even if they missed then they arent really in any worse shape because they still need 2 TDs right now

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

wait

nm

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

After all this

Ariz is only up 11.

by Dukeshire on Jan 18, 2009 2:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Finally getting some pressure on Warner. Please more.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Curtis is so fucking fast.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Man McNabb had a guy open over the middle...

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The crowd suddenly doesn't seem quite as loud.

The fans are trying to understand what quarter it is first.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Completely random

But you know that girl in high school that every guy wanted. And every guy thought he could get with her. Well I never thought way because I moon’d her in 3rd grade. Anyway I saw her today at starbucks and she still remembers that.

At least I left a lasting impression.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I like this story.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahahaah

That is awesome!

by Wilder. on Jan 18, 2009 2:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

By the way I'm convinced McNabb's not a top 5 QB, you guys sold me.

But he’s top 10-15 for sure.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

He’s not bad. Just not great.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd say above average at least. An 86 career passer rating is solid.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love DeSean Jackson

Even though he cost my a TD with that toss before crossing the plane this year.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Empty from last Friday's party, and I don't have the money for a new one.

The beer I’m getting today is on a friend.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well the kegerator is next to me

But it has no keg.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To Bad I'm in Bellingham

I need help drinking all this

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

I’m getting a Kegerator eventually. I’m going to run a tap line into the bonus room above the garage.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good call. Mine's just a single tap. I got a Haier and I'm pretty happy with it, though I'm terrible at figuring out the CO2

Regardless, it poured with a good head, and I have the tap handle for Mac & Jacks. I’m thinking Sierra Nevada Pale or Manny’s depending on availabilty at my keg mart.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My buddy works for Pepsi

So I’ll have him deal with the CO2

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

OK great and wise football gurus...

Am i crazy or was the card running game kind of successful earlier in the game…could they use the next series to take advantage of the Philly aggression and set up some draws or play action short stuff…not that I want the cards to win but I hate when teams abandon the run so quickly…

by X Receiver on Jan 18, 2009 2:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good call as the Cards open with the run

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!!

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HOLY SHIT

DID YOU SEE AVANT TAKE OUT TWO MOFUCKAS

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by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That was awesome.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

JACK BAUER WOULD GO FOR TWO

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Baskett not Avant

His new Playmate fiancee is pleased.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

YESSSS!!

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The hell?

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by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

David Akers is having a pretty awful game.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

kicks out of bounds

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Missed a field goal, kicked the last one out of bounds.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

47 yarder that he missed.

Can’t really be expected to make that.

by redwolf75 on Jan 18, 2009 2:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Indoor dome with no wind?

Not a chip shot but one you should hit.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Just saying it was nowhere

near as bad as the out of bounds kickoff and the missed extra point attempt.

by redwolf75 on Jan 18, 2009 2:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Now that is true.

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by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Laces in..

CHARLES NOOOOOO

Bringin' the outside heat.

by FizzleDrip on Jan 18, 2009 2:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well I'm glad someone called me and woke me up.

Forget the missed XPA. Why the hell do you not go for two when you’re down by five?

by BrianL on Jan 18, 2009 2:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

1 total yard in the 3rd quarter?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

K. Warner with one reception for 3 yards :o

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Two things

1. How is Edgerrin James employed
2. How is Edgerrin James employed by a playoff team?

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

im on mute because im on the phone

I assume it was like this:
if you make it you get 2 points
if you dont you get zero

you have to think andy reid is wishing he had made that extra point because I’m a douchebag

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 18, 2009 2:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dawkins makin' some noise, good to see.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

C'mon

Big stop, big stop, big stop.

by John Morgan on Jan 18, 2009 2:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

AND DONE

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Warner's looking pretty old right about now.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This game reminds me a lot of the first Hawks game against Arizona.

Hopefully it ends better though.

"Hey, guess what? Nobody cares who would win in a crazy fantasy fist-fight between Anne Frank and Lizzie Borden." The Monarch

by crushedoptimist on Jan 18, 2009 2:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Next year!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 18, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Was there ever any explanation why Holmgren didn't use this more often?

I thought that was gonna be a focal point of our offense.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 18, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply