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I'm rooting for the Falcons and Colts today. Love Matt Ryan and love Peyton Manning.... like serious man love. 

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Same here.

The playoff seeding really needs to be changed though. The Colts (12-4) should not have to play on the road against a team that went 8-8. I still think the Chargers are getting the surprise win today though. Same with the Cardinals.

by SeaTownBlueDevil on Jan 3, 2009 1:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Dan Patrick asks Matt Millen

“How responsible were you for this Lions season?”

…. ouch

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 3, 2009 1:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hate Larry Fitzgerald.

But he is really, really good.

by AtomicGarden on Jan 3, 2009 1:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

AZ

may be shooting their load… this reminds me of the feeling I had with the ’Hawks in GB

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Pollard!

“we suck again!”

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wise or no

Us Carolinians are praying AZ wins… we want nothing to do with ATL

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I just hate every NFC West team

Gotta get some good old fashioned rivalry going here.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm torn

I am unused to watching the playoffs as a unattached observer… f it… go Falcons

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm actually rooting for the Cards

I figure it makes our conference look less bad.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That doesn't make the Seahawks suck any less.

Rooting for the Cards is like a Bears fan rooting for the Packers…Seahawks fans aren’t there yet, but I think this team needs rivals.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but at least people will think we suck less.

And our division might get more respect.

Kind of weird since I don’t really care what people think, but I hate when people say that the NFC West (and AFC West now) shouldn’t even get a playoff spot.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't care what other people think

wins are all we need

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It sounds a lot like what Rudy Giuliani said last year.

For the Red Sox-Rockies World Series, Yankee lover Giuliani said he was rooting for the Red Sox because “I’m an American League Fan.”

by SeaTownBlueDevil on Jan 3, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WHITE

You piece of crap!

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

MR looks so good...

Is Sanchez this good?

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's unlikely anyone is this good.

Peyton Manning wasn’t this good his rookie season.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

think about what you just wrote

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Ryan is either incredibly special or an incredibly quick study.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am suffering a serious man-crush on Sanchez

most likely similar to a six-pack, 500 yard hotie

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez is an impressive athlete.

He’s a great quarterback to sit for a season and let mature, because the talent is special.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like a worthy risk at #4

but I work at BofA… we are great evaluators of Risk

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What are the chances that his 'legal troubles'

despite being absolved of an accusations, causes Ruskell to dismiss the notion of drafting him (or at least downgrade his rating to the point that only if he has a Rodgers-like slide do we draft him?)?

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 3:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh...

I’ll scratch him off my list as soon as I finish taking care of my dream

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Couldn't we protect ourselves

in the contract? then let it go?

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No the legal troubles I was referring to were incidents in the past,

not possible future incidents. But I am also an advocating drafting him, though it really depends on where his stock is. If he is in the 15 or so range, than hell yeah trade down and draft him, if he’s in the top 5? Not quite so sure I’d be willing to spend 60 million quid on him.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Would you take risk on WR/QB

or go safe and take whatever OT available?

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If the OT we take is guaranteed to be good as the last two high LT picks

then the OT. But I’ve heard that all three top tackles have some possible warning flag weaknesses in the game.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's more like it.

Everyone run at first movement!

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Boo birds

up 4?

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good Run D.... there, Turner just walked 10 yards for a td.

Arizona’s defense is so bad, too bad we weren’t at full strength on offense, we could’ve had some 50-50 shootouts.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You guys like the Boss?

I am personally not a fan

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I like Bruce.

I’m not exactly looking forward to his halftime show, but then Shaun Alexander I’m not exactly looking forward to seeing Shaun Alexander run the ball either.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

haha

Come on Falcons… now’s your chance.

by AtomicGarden on Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Catchable ball

but a tad behind him… WR would be wise to track the QB when his route calls for it… then again, I’m a hack watching

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Gabe Watson rocks!

AZ starting to look Arizona’ish

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Uh-oh...

Is it Inspector Gadget time?

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What a reversal.

Suddenly Falcons on top.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 2:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

As I mentioned before

AZ start reminded me of SEA-GB… As long as ATL stayed with their gamplane, most likely, good things would happen

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful

and Carolina begins to get squimish

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It would be better if Tomlinson didn't play.

He’s a shadow of himself, let Sproles get some looks.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 3:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He may still have benefit on first drive for play action

Sproles is one hell of a backup anyway

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm

Dog shiat vs. Cow shiat… = Pickem

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

whoa... meant to be a reply

better slow down on the alcohol

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Man, Collinsworth is awful

Apparently, the Cardinals drafted Brown for his “late hits”

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 3:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Meh

I still like Urban

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 3:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Game

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

AZ has a real shot if they continue to run the ball like this

and if the D continues to penetrate

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

I hate when crappy teams win…

by Azimeir on Jan 3, 2009 3:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You may be right

but AZ D line has been impressive… they have exposed ATL

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

New

Hello everyone I have been checking out this site everyday ever since the start of the season and ive just now made an account..so yeah..I really like the discussions that take place here and I appreciate the work that John and all of the other people who put this site together.

That said, the Cardinals pass rush is doing pretty good today. Do you think thats a main problem the Seahawks defense was so bad? Any quarterback can pick apart a defense with ample time, so do you think the Hawks pass rush is responsible for the regression of the whole defense?

Adding to that..Im now torn between the Hawks drafting an OL/QB/DL. Maybe we could get some pass rush in free agency?

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What the crap?

You don’t need to tackle the guy anymore?

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Can't they challenge it?

He wasn’t down… no knee down… normal pass?

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

Official called it dead.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's dumb. The if an official calls it dead, and he's wrong,

then he should be shot dead. Officials should err on the side of caution. How can you call it dead after a second or two?

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Eli Manning was wrapped.

The defense is screwed though, they can’t throw the quarterback down, so they just have to hold them.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

new

Hello everyone I have been checking out this site everyday ever since the start of the season and ive just now made an account..so yeah..I really like the discussions that take place here and I appreciate the work that John and all of the other people who put this site together.

That said, the Cardinals pass rush is doing pretty good today. Do you think thats a main problem the Seahawks defense was so bad? Any quarterback can pick apart a defense with ample time, so do you think the Hawks pass rush is responsible for the regression of the whole defense?

Adding to that..Im now torn between the Hawks drafting an OL/QB/DL. Maybe we could get some pass rush in free agency?

Oh and sorry for the re-post. I didn’t think anyone caught the first one because I didn’t reply.

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I saw it.

There’s no single answer to why Seattle’s defense played so poorly.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is there someone/thing

that tracks average time it takes a QB to throw? That’d be interesting, and a stat for defenses as well, average time allowed before a throw/sack/Qb crosses line of scrimmage on a scramble?

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

That would be an awesome stat.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

You would have to factor in 3, 5, 7 step drops, screens and play action, but there should still be a large enough sample to get interesting results.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Choke.

Choke
Choke
Choke!

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Smart play.

Those five yards are essential.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nice first down

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Don't know about that

Didn’t Forsett run like a 4.6?

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Forsett could be somewhat like Sproles, but Norwood is in another league.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not according to Madden

I think it’s 97 and 98 Speed. Not sure about acceleration. Funny how my team has Norwood, Sproles, and Chris Johnson.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure, I think he was 97

but that was 3 years into the game, and he didn’t do so well apparently his first 3 years (not sure how)

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I know, they only have the 'explosive little back' thing in common

but Forsett isn’t that fast. And Norwood isn’t that small, just seems small like a Jones-Drew or something.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If we ever have a FG football game on a football field

we should time our 40s. I’ve always wondered what mine would be…

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Chris Collinsworth

Whether its on Madden(where we already here enough of him), or on tv, he always says the predictable things. If he is so smart why is he not a coach?

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Get paid a lot to do a low stress essentially do nothing job.

As opposed to get paid more to do a long hours high stress job.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

For some reason I like the guy...

And I’m sure I’m in the large minority. I can’t explain why, either.

Although I can’t listen to Madden with the sound on anymore. Ugh.

by AtomicGarden on Jan 3, 2009 4:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

His scriped quips in the studio are slightly more tolerable

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Collinsworth is awful

The worst part is how everyone defers to him. Enough already. He’s so smug it’s unbearable.

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 4:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know why

but he reminds me of a used car salesman with his hair clicked back, and the way he talks.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I rather enjoy tuning in each Sunday

to see what shade of dark he has opted to dye it that week

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 4:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Atlanta

Don’t let em get in field goal range

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Both of them are slow though, but Hightowers footwork is much better I think.

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, there goes my bandwagon team.

Go Ravens, I guess. Flacco isn’t nearly as sexy as Matt Ryan though.

by AtomicGarden on Jan 3, 2009 4:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yep, go Ravens

How awesome would that have been, Matt Ryan, rookie QB, to drive down the field with 2 minutes left for the game winning TD?

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Once a Seattle team is out, I don't root for other teams to win.

Just certain teams to lose. I hope the Giants and Colts and Steelers all lose as early as possible.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I just want to see the rookies succeed

Its always easy to root for rookies. Because well, they are rookies.

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I was just rooting against the Cardinals.

Their next opponent is my new favorite team.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

"How special is this for the people of Arizona?"

Well Chris, considering they needed help selling out the stadium, I’m guessing not very

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 4:38 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Haha

I know thats what I said as well.

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, it's beer time.

I’m kinda pulling for the Chargers. Love an 8-8 team that is so much better.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm also pulling for the Chargers

I hate Rivers, and am not an LT fan, but I dislike the Colts, too much Manning crap.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Waht?

Don’t you WANT a Manning/Manning Super Bowl!?

by Azimeir on Jan 3, 2009 4:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Christ no.

I still hate Eli.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

But you know the reporters and NFL execs are shortstroking the possibility all over the place…

by Azimeir on Jan 3, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Though a team with a huge metropolitan area(s) like San Diego/LA, that’s got a ton of (capital S) Superstars is equally if not more exciting. Yay, money!

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If both Mannings get injured on the first offensive play of the game

Say…. Bob Sanders tackles a going-out-of-bounds Eli into Peyton who’s standing on the sideline and both injure their knees/backs/heads/balls, then yes, I would want that. Otherwise, give me Ravens… Cardinals?

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How can anyone not like Peyton at least?

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am rooting for the Chargers

Although maybe there is some bias because I was born in San Diego. But I do love their team. Accurate QB, good TE, good running game, good D. Just some bad luck this year(According to advanced NFL stats)

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I could not...

Bear the thought of an 8-8 team in the Super Bowl.

by Azimeir on Jan 3, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No...

I know they’re the best 8-8 team that I’ve ever seen.

But still, 8-8 (or even 9-7) would kinda invalidate the regular season for me. : (

by Azimeir on Jan 3, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Matt Millen

Listen up everyone!!

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 4:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I still don't understand their logic

Lets bring in a president/CEO that assembled one of the worst teams in this decade..and lets have him give us expert analysis!!

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They could roll out monkeys picking each other's lice and we would still watch.

It’s football. I figure they’re rubbing it in. Next, the Boz.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How many dirty stinkin' apes does it take to screw in a light bulb?

3, one dirty stinkin’ ape to screw in the light bulb, and two dirty stinkin’ apes to throw feces at each other.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know about you guys

But id rather watch apes throw feces at eachother than listen to Matt Millen.

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

only if they were “expert” monkeys.

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Steve Phillips has nothing on him.

The man is easily the worst operator of a professional sporting franchise I’ve seen in my lifetime.
How does complete failure at the subject about which you are speaking qualify you as an ‘expert’?
It almost has a Bizzaro world quality to it. Perhaps the exact opposite of everything Millien says is in fact solid analysis.

"If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game."
-Rickey

by Big Jared on Jan 3, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Matt,

You were the worst GM in football history, your comments?

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Millen: "This Chargers team is alright

but they need like six more first round wide receivers and a really shitty right tackle."

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Phillip Rivers, but

it will be unbearable if the Colts win, seeing as how the AP wants an excuse to fellate P. Manning at every opportunity.

by Fearless Frog on Jan 3, 2009 4:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Im just tired of Peyton in the post season

Id much rather see a team that was 4-8 win the superbowl. That would be an amazing comeback. Historical actually.

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To be fair, he pretty much deserves it

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Im goin to the store

In the famous words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, “Ill be back”.

by Seahawks CHS on Jan 3, 2009 4:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Um

That Polamalu INT clearly hit the ground.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 4:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So, was that the most halfhearted shill in the history of shilling?

Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann sounded like they were giving that Monsters 3D spot with a gun pointed at their respective heads. In fact, I think I heard Olbermann audibly groan at the end.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 5:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Olbermann is great

I can only imagine how many times the producers have to talk him down.

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So

Six pack of Ruination IPA, anyone?

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 5:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I can only find it in big bottles.

I’m jealous.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's new

I walked into New Seasons after an 11 hour shift and went straight to the beer department, saw the sixer, said “Holy shit, Ruination IPA in a six-pack” and got a big smile from the dude stocking the shelves. I’m wicked pumped.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 5:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's amazing.

For now I’m pretty much going with kegs though, as I’m going to be using a kegerator from here on out in my house starting Monday. I am planning on taking a road trip down to Escondido for a keg or two of ruination for my bar next summer though. Totally worth it.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You drink an entire keg in a month?

That’s insane. I’ve had three beers this past year. I’m going to assumer your consumption is at least… 100x mine?

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 5:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well I'm gonna have parties too.

But I’ll probably drink enough of it myself to keep it going away at a fairly good pace.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you charge these people and make a decent profit.

Or at least break even. I hate moochers, especially alcohol moochers. Also, girls never pay, and guys almost never care that they don’t pay.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 5:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Once the bar is built I'm gonna put an optional tip jar.

Most of my friends are usually buying the alcohol so I’m not gonna force anyone to pay if they don’t want to.

Until we hammer the wood together though it’s just gonna be a kegerator to drink out of and a pile of wood in the garage.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is the bar... mobile?

Or once you move, you have to build another one?

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well it won't have wheels or anything.

Either I can take it apart, or just take the kegerator and let my family use the bar when I move out/let me use it when I come visit. Seems far to me.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Fair

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But for what it's worth, the keg currently sitting in my room is a 15.5 gallon keg of Mac and Jack's African Amber.

So maybe I should charge for that. Haha.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of which,

I went to QFC over thanksgiving to buy some holiday beer or beer that some of you recommended, and they had crap for selection. One of these days I’m going to write down a list of all the recommendations on here, LL, and USSM, and try them all (not in one sitting of course).

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 5:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Check next to the chilled wines too.

They’ll have a few big bottles of beer from the better breweries

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How long does it take to build a bar anyways?

Is it like 6 guys can work all day and build it? Or like a week long thing?

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 5:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mean to be insulting

but are you mormon or something?

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought you said 'moron' at first,

and I was going to respond with… how is that not insulting?

And nope, not mormon. I don’t think I know a single mormon actually. I just don’t like spending money or consuming too many calories (unless it’s candy).

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Probably a weekend.

I’ve got a list of about 60 cuts to make, and my friend is gonna bring his miter saw over. He’s a grunt worker on assembly at Boeing, so he’s fairly handy. He’s just been working 12 hour shifts, otherwise it would’ve been done.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

300 beers in a year

I might have done that this year.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's something like 180 10 oz. cups per keg.

I use 12 oz classic glass beer mugs, so I have enough for a party and the rest of the month.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not following.

I would understand ‘bad tv salesman’ or ’polamalu’s tackling dummy’

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 5:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is it possible for a human being to open their mouth any wider

than when he is scooping up the heartiness? Nevermind, I don’t want to know.

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well you have to open your mouth like that

or else the huge chunks won’t fit inside.

And after a hard day’s work, a man’s gotta eat his meat chunks!

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Duke Snyder

St Thomas Day School

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 5:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So I suppose I'm in the minority, but I've got my #18 Manning jersey on so....go Colts!

Actually, my four favorite teams in the playoffs, the only non-Hawks teams I root for are all playing each other in the front round. These two, the Vikes, and the Eagles.

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A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bolts, Giants

The two teams I wanted in the SB if the hawks didn’t make it.

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ugoh sucks

Love how Peyton Manning’s awesomeness has convinced some that he’s anything but a garbage left tackle.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 5:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Love that sentence

“only Seatle was worse.”

by Dukeshire on Jan 3, 2009 5:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Shout out for Seattle!

Seahawks worse than Chargers at pass d. Wha-what!

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 5:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That hurt.

Jacob Hester is San Diego’s third string running back. That’s not smart.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why would anyone ever buy into a "McDonald's cares as much about their quality ingredients as you do" commercial?

Does this mean they assume most people don’t care about the ingredients they buy and enjoy eating food that tastes revolting?

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 5:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

They're 'healthy' stuff is actually ok, the small chicken wrap stuff.

And the seattletimes came out with an article that says that the nutritional info at restaurants have not affected eating habits. It’s not ingredients, but it’s still something.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Another loose helmet

I swear there is atleast one a game.

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Watching Manning work is such a joy

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

There's a reason his is the only non Seattle jersey/shirt I've ever bought that hasn't come from visiting the team's actual stadium.

There’s no doubt in my mind that when all is said and done Peyton will be the best QB who ever lived.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And a huge testament to the importance of a quarterback.

I think people rebel against the idea because it’s a cliche, but imagine a Colts team with a Manning level left tackle but an Ugoh level quarterback.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Even thinking that is kind of disheartening.

I wouldn’t want to not be able to watch him play. I’m jealous of fans in Indianapolis who get to see him every week. I’ve almost considered downloading Colts games just to see him play.

Regardless, I think QB is the most interesting position on the field and I agree, a good QB is more fun to watch than just about anything.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't that describe the hawks in preseason last year

(or was it 2006) with Walter Jones and Greene?

(Just being facetious)

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A colts fan friend of mine would say that

is an accurate assessment of our superbowl run years except instead of Ugoh, Tarik Glenn, with Glenn being Hasselbeck and Peyton being WJones.

by LantermanC on Jan 3, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not being contrary, just asking

but you rank him above Brady? (Assuming both are at their best etc etc)

I love watching both, but (assuming healthy etc) if I was building a team from scratch, I am unsure which I would take.

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely Manning.

Brady gets a ton of credit for his team’s Super Bowl victories. Brady is a great quarterback; Manning is the greatest quarterback since Unitas, maybe ever.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't it you who said this?

Brady will be compared with Montana, but Manning will be compared with Unitas

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

I think that holds true.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's just me, but the success of Matt Cassel makes me feel that Brady's accomplishments aren't as great.

If Matt Cassel can run a 90 passer rating in that system…

Regardless, I think Brady’s talent around him makes him look better. I think Manning makes his talent around him look better.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually to me it's Matt Cassel's lack of success that shows me how good brady is

Without Brady their good system is good, with Brady it’s great.

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But he had a Passer rating of 90 and got them to 11-5.

I don’t see how that’s a lack of success. Maybe he was lucky, maybe Belichick’s system is just good, but I don’t see how you can look at Matt Cassel’s 2008 and say it was a “lack of success”. Maybe he played above his talent level but still.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I should be more clear

I’m saying that with Casell they are 11-5 and a good team.
With Brady they would be (pulling number out of my ass 13-3, 16-0, who knows?

I’m saying Brady makes a good team great. (Not to say Manning doesn’t make a bad team great hehe)

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Memo to Madden and Michaels

I don’t care about Manning’s haircut.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh... you're a bad girl...

awesome

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Which commercial?

(We are getting the canadian feed so even on the NBC channels they super impose the canuck adverts)

(P.S. The superbowl this year is going to suck for me.)

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Baby

with the cell phone and a trade account

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I counted

it took 426 steps for Sproles to run ten yards.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

haha

(Sorry)

To make this not a throw away post, I’ll ask. Do you think Madden is being literal when he says they can’t see him behind the OL? If so isn’t that a huge advantage for short runners?

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

I think maybe height just isn’t that important to running the ball and Sproles is just a good running back.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can Forsette

be like that… does he have Sproles speed?

It is what it is...

by kidder95 on Jan 3, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Probably not.

But that doesn’t mean he couldn’t be good. He’s a smarter rusher that’s less boom and bust, but not as athletic.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Go Chargers!

I like Manning, but since I took SD +1.5 it would be nice if they could win.

by MFAN on Jan 3, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hate the challange system

Why can’t the system they use for the last 2 minutes of a half work for the entire game?

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

One of the few things the college game has over the pros

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Look he is no Manning, not comparing

but Rivers is good.

Best from his draft class IMO.

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I mean he is no Peyton Manning

He’s still better than Eli huhu

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I still think the Giants got raped in that trade

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I didn't see this coming

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jacob Hester was the most overrated player in the history of SEC football

and that’s saying something.

Nice block and everything, but yeesh.

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

they’re reaching for compliments. I’ve watched Hester a bunch and he’s struggled.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

coming out before knee hits

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

or maybe not.

closer than I thought

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

BIG, BIG call

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bad call

But I’m rooting for the Colts, so I’m cool with it.

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by BrettJMiller on Jan 3, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Eric Weddle

reminds me of a young Brian Russell

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Double yes

I was sick of that guy before he was drafted.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's mister...

“almost made the play”

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But without BR's gritty veteraness (TM)

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Give him time

The heir to the throne.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No LT

Could be a break for the Chargers.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You think they are better off without him?

No ways.

Even if you think Sproles is better, I think they are a great tandem.

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I could see it if LT

were able to catch the ball out of the backfield but right now he can’t do much but run straight ahead, and not very fast.

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Teams feel obligated to play their star

even when that star is ineffective because of injury or past his prime. Sometimes an injury can save them. I think that’s the case. Tomlinson doesn’t look himself.

by John Morgan on Jan 3, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Don't

He’ll probably go back to Athens (GA) and work on Mark Richt’s staff. He’ll be fine. David Greene is still a GOD at UGa. (Former Bulldog QB Mike Bobo is on that staff. So it’s not uncommon for guys to go back to school.)

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can I see Falcons/Cardinals highlights??

What is this line of scrimmage crap?

by MFAN on Jan 3, 2009 6:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That Flea Flicker play is cool.

So, if AZ win the SB, does that make the NFC West better? :)

by GarethLewin on Jan 3, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I missed the bowl game open thread...

but can I just say how elated I am about Utah’s upset of ‘Bama? Unless you live in the South you just can’t appreciate the blowhards down here who swear that nobody outside the SEC (and a few ACC schools) even know how to play the game.

It wasn’t just that Utah beat them. It was how. The Utes were at least as physical in every matchup. They throttled Alabama’s defense from the opening kick (Andre Smith’s suspension didn’t have anything to do with that).

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 3, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs