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Super Bowl XLIII Open Thread

Jj_flag_detail1_tiny by John Morgan on in Game Thread Comment 761 comments

The matchup might suck, but the pregame analysis doesn't have to:

Advanced Football Stats project Pittsburgh as greater than two to one favorites.

Football Outsiders also projects a potential blowout, but digs a little deeper into why.

Plus, Doug's always excellent Cover-3 (1 and 2)

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Ok, I'll get this started

my gut says Arizona in a blowout. My head says Pittsburgh in a blowout. I’ve learned the futility of projecting one game. I was thinking of providing some kind of preview, but tomorrow is my anniversary so my plans are: get well, spend time with my wife and wake up on Sunday to see if I really give a damn.

by John Morgan on Jan 30, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

My head says Arizona close...

…that’s how I called it for the WaPo.

Happy Ammibursury, John!.

by Doug Farrar on Jan 30, 2009 6:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I really do think that this scenario would be win win.

The Steelers fans could shut the traps about how if we were good enough we would have overcome the bad officiating.
And the Cardinals fans couldn’t legitimately claim that they were the superbowl champs.

by LantermanC on Jan 30, 2009 8:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Jan 31, 2009 6:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No

I feel the same way. If only the NFL rules had some loophole in which both teams could lose.

by Willie Mays Haze on Jan 31, 2009 2:17 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe neither team shows up for the game.

Both teams subsequently forfeit, and the Lombardi Trophy is mysteriously rewarded to the Seattle Seahawks.

by SeaTownBlueDevil on Jan 31, 2009 8:26 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i'm hoping for a 0-0 tie

and at the end of second overtime, the teams have been playing so pitifully Goodell comes down to the field and calls it a game to spare anyone from watching any more. He then apologizes for the pitiful play and promises a better Super Bowl will be played the following week and he chooses the Lions vs the Chiefs where in that game the Lions win with 20 seconds remaining, and down by one, when a chief player intercepts the ball and returns it 90 yards in the opposite direction resulting in a safety and the Lions first win of the season and a Super Bowl championship.

or is that too impossible? hey a man can dream.

by B.B.Finnegan on Jan 31, 2009 9:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Warner and I hate the Steelers.

The only acceptable solution is to have Warner break a bone while praying before the game, so Matt Leinart can come in and torch the Steelers. Final Score: Larry Leinarts (or Matt Fitzgeralds) 49, Steelers 0.

by SeaTownBlueDevil on Jan 31, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Or even Brian St. Pierre!

What’s with the Warner hate, though? He seems like a nice guy with a feel good story too, if overrated.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Jan 31, 2009 11:04 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bible thumper

Annoying
Can’t I please have a religiously apathetic sports figure?

"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 31, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Alexander was a Bible-thumping toolshed.

So is Hasselbeck to some extent.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Jan 31, 2009 1:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I know.

I will always remember Alexander’s foot being Jesus-healed, leaving him just healthy enough to do pirouettes in the backfield.

"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 31, 2009 5:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, how can anyone hate Warner.

He’s a great guy. That’s like hating Polamalu, who is also a great guy and tries hard every time. Some guys you just can’t hate.

I know Warner’s really religious, but I don’t see a problem talking about his religion, if he were hardcore and had a huge kurt warner ministry or cult, that would be ab it odd. A lot of athletes are uber religious for whatever reason (Tim Tebow)

by LantermanC on Jan 31, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Warner

He’s has some class and is not a show-off. So what if he talks about God, which is important to him? He’s not telling anyone else they have to believe what he does. He doesn’t come off as self-righteous about it. Calling him a ‘Bible thumper’ is less indicative of Warner than it is of the commenter.

by Misfit74 on Jan 31, 2009 12:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tebow's parents are ministers

And no, we in Gainesville never hear enough of how they turn water into wine daily.

"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 31, 2009 5:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And how God is actually lifting Tim for the Jesus Jump Pass.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Jan 31, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

For what it's worth...

There is little chance of an Arizona win tomorrow. I cannot think of one match up that they have a clear advantage. Pittsburgh will man-handle the Cards. Say hello to Super Bowl XX 2.0.

by Dukeshire on Jan 31, 2009 8:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WR vs. Pitt's shitty CBs

Don’t be fooled, Ike Taylor is trash. The trick for Zona is to give Warner a millisecond before the blitz comes.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Jan 31, 2009 10:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not so sure about that.

Pittsburgh has been pretty awful on offense, especially pass offense. Arizona has a good run D, so I’m not sure Pittsburgh will score many points.
I think the key to the game will be field position, and whether or not the pass rush gets to Warner.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 8:33 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Zona's "chuck n duck" really limits a lot of Pitt's advantages

(i.e. pass rush and run stopping ability) and really hits on its disadvantages (cornerbacks).

If Zona can survive Philly’s D, I think it definitely has a chance here.

by djafrot on Jan 31, 2009 11:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't hold Philly's D in high regard.

Its a unit of marginal talent that’s extraordinarily coached. But the basic principle of that game is still intact, use quick out passes to beat the blitz.

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Feb 1, 2009 10:30 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Collinsworth, Collinsworth, Collinsworth

He’s on!! His special brand of smug nonsense will be on, in full display all afternoon. I’m so lost without him. He is a real treasure and I’m so greatfull that he showers us with his unique command of the obvious. Delivered with just the right blend of condescension, prickishness and flat out sensationalism. I look forward to soaking it in all afternoon. Enjoy…

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 10:13 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Mike Holmgren is not a natural.

Turning off this crap and 3…2…1…

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 10:38 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Is he still on?

"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."

by Fearless Frog on Feb 1, 2009 10:51 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

From left to right; Millen, Dungy, Holmy, Collinsworth, Costas

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 10:57 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Special guest...

It’s our good friend Matt Millen. Oh boy. Nothing like listening to the worst general manager in the modern era (ever?) talk about the keys to game. This is a special day.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 10:38 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

NBC is pulling out all the stops,

a cooking contest, Steelers v Cards style!! Is this what Dan Patrick’s career has come to? Moderating a cooking contest 5 hours before the Super Bowl?

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 10:42 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I simply can't wait to see who shows up next

on Al Roker’s set. Jimmy Fallon was terrific.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 11:00 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Been watching NFL Net all morning...

…because…well…NBC just blows goats.

by Doug Farrar on Feb 1, 2009 11:39 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

I was reading up on him.

His first job was picking fruit in a field not far from my house (somewhere in Woodinville)

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 12:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

When I was little

my mom would drag me out with her to pick strawberries somewhere in Woodinville, as well. I hated it.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not only has the NBC pregame telecast proved to be informative, but inspirational as well.

I’m thinking that I might build my own “Super Studio” in my housekind of like Kramer did with the Merv Griffin set.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 12:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh yeah...

the smooth sounds of John Legend. Nothing says homogenized, bland and safe in the world of music quite like asking the crowd to join you in a chorus of “ready to go right now”. Sweet.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 12:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What is the official kickoff time?

That is when my viewing begins.

by Misfit74 on Feb 1, 2009 12:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bob Costas just asked Sheriff Goddell

if the NFL was “inherently dangerous”. Whoa Bob! What’s with the ambush? Dangerous? Of course not. What could possibly be dangerous about some of the worlds biggest, strongest athletes running as hard and fast as they can into one another?

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 12:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Who is Dwayne Johnson? He looks a lot like The Rock.

From the clip I just saw, I think he’s a better actor.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 12:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If you're not being sarcastic, The Rock IS Dwayne Johnson.

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

by BrettJMiller on Feb 1, 2009 12:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not so sure about that,

he looks like he’s in better shape.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Then he's bulked up or some shit

I think you’re being sarcastic though. Dwayne Johnson is the Rock’s real name.

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

by BrettJMiller on Feb 1, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Also, from the interview he gave in Al Roker's "Super Studio",

it appears he played football himself. I think The Rock was a wrestler.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 12:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you're joking.

Dwayen Johnson is The Rock. Both him and Goldberg (and several wrestlers) were former football players that either couldn’t make it or had some serious injury.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 1:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

no doubt... how can you miss the Rock's story?

He played a year for the Calgary Stampeders!

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Listen,

I saw the interview, you guys didn’t. This Johnson fellow played college ball at Miami, then later in Canada. The Rock was a WWE wrestler. He retire in 04 I believe.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 1:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Still sarcasm?

The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson was a DT at Miami when Ray Lewis was there.

by SeaTownBlueDevil on Feb 1, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait...

The Rock played at Miami too? Why didn’t Al Roker ask Dwayne about that? They should do a movie or something together.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 1:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This subthread is driving me crazy.

I REALLY hope you’re just joking. If you are, kudos to you.
It reminds me of when my friends and I used to play games by saying, ’wait what…?" or something along those lines and acting stupid to see how many times we could get someone to repeat something, no matter how simple.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WOW!! A Sara Palin spot!

They are pulling out the big guns today.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 12:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else have a friend email them today

telling them how sorry they are for how the last superbowl with the Steelers went and what an injustice it was? I got one this morning.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 1:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

not quite

but a few keep bringing it up, without me doing so.

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think when Collinsworth comes on set,

everyone should stand like the president.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 1:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You know what's weird?

Everyone that comes into Al Roker’s “Super Studio” has a movie coming out or a new tv show airing. It’s almost like NBC is using Al Roker as nothing more that an industry shill to help the studios plug B grade projects.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 1:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Shaun O'Hara with the big dig

“Such an impressive play for us, because we’ve seen [Eli] fall on the ground in practice for no reason at all.”

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 1:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I picked up some White Rascal last night but wasn't impressed

and am thinking of breaking open a Maudite, but is this game really worth it?

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 1:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

there's a footballoutsiders chat on IRC if anyone's interested

The server is bendenweyr.dyndns.org, channel is #FO

Brief tutorial for the IRC-shy:

- Download mIRC from mIRC.com
- type /server bendenweyr.dyndns.org into the status window
- type /join #fo

a lot of gamecharter types mostly, it was packed throughout the playoffs and should fill up as we near gametime…

by langsty on Feb 1, 2009 1:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jay Leno and Ted Kennedy...

Name two people that “one size” doesn’t fit all.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 1:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Touche.

Do you think Mike Myers could play both those roles?

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 2:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Listen up,

Matt Millen talking

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 2:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh snap!!!

Obama just called Jessica Simpson fat. Tremendous! “Jessica, apparently in a weight battle.” Good thing he’s been elected ’cause he just lost the illiterate, Texas bimbo, daughter whos dad thinks she has nice jugs, vote.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 2:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I think your # of comments today

might equal the amount you had before today.
Just a guess.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Very close,

The threads during the playoffs have helped me feel more comfortable here. But make no mistake, I’m on this site, reading every day. My usual non sense is taken out on TNT’s site.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 2:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Lol,

…and “you can’t turn the football over.”

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ha, that's the best one.

Ok, so does drafting and signing players horribly and not giving yourself any chance to win count as beating yourself?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Genius.

Though to be fair, I find that the more you talk, the more stupid things you’re going to say. Bound to happen.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Question. I read somewhere that Subaru was the only car company last quarter to make any profit,

yet I never see any Subaru commercials. Is this a possible correlation that commercials are too costly and useless?
I know I know people always say, well if they were, the car companies would lower the amount of commercials they have because they’re not stupid and have highly qualified people working for them, but the past 30 years might disagree with this assertion.
Even Toyota isn’t infallible with it’s ‘saved by zero’ commercial.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think there's something to that,

but more importantly you got to know your market. The big, monster truck / suv is not what drives the market now. They’re too slow to react to the trend and are still trying to push it.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't hate the Steelers

I’ve even talked to Steelers fans who admit the officiating was bogus. I just pull for the underdog.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 2:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Any Steelers admit the officiating was bogus?

People always so well its hard to when you’re playing the game, but I dont’ know, I’m pretty objective no matter what.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 2:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No Steelers would admit that

just like no Seahawk would admit it if the tables were turned.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Eh... I don't know.

If it were me I’d admit something, maybe not admit a certain loss, but I would say that yes the officiating was very poor and very one sided.
Actually, knowing myself I’d probably go off on a Jerry Porter or Ray Lewis-type rant and blast the NFL for tainting a win for myself and my city and call the whole ordeal inexcusable that the biggest game of the year and an entire season was ruined due to a mistake of a few. And I wouldn’t give a crap if I got fined a million dollars (assuming I made over 1.2 Million). But that’s just me.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Also, Ben's "band of brothers" crap sickened me

There’s fake and there’s not even trying.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He is a phony as they come.

He make A-Rod look sincere.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i just like arizona better. I like warner and am weary of the steeler hype. the underdog is also a consideration for me

my dislike of pitt is outweighed by the likability of arizona, imo. although I don’t hate the steelers, I am sick of hearing about them. it’s not about XL, really…

by Misfit74 on Feb 1, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That play they just showed

was awful. Ben threw across his body to a heavily covered receiver. Yeah, do that!

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 2:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The picks

It would be hilarious if Holmgren was like, “Arizona is clearly the better team, but the cheating fuck Steelers will win.”

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 2:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That would be classic. I'd do that.

Nothing to lose.
Does Holmgren swear though?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 2:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

His sideline rants would make a trucker blush,

at least from what I can read of his lips.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He'd make an exception

Just blow a gasket right there. Turn red, start ranting, freak out.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

lmao!

seeing him break pc-ness would be classic. his ‘i didn’t know we’d also be playing the guys in striped shirts’ quote is one of the best ever.

by Misfit74 on Feb 1, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Holmgren

“Emotional because I’ll never forgive those piece of shit Steelers!”

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 2:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So wierd... for a long time I was ambivalent...

…but the closer we get, the more I want Arizona to win.

They’re the underdog.

They’re the “left coast” “non-tough” “non-established” team.

They’re from the NFC West.

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 2:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it crystallized for me today

I had no idea, I was so used to rooting against them both, but looking at Ben wink, I realize someone is going to win and I’m not going to be happy who, so at least someone else can be happy, and dammit I don’t want that to be Ben and the Steelers.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah iI hadn't picked who i was rooting for till about 15 minutes ago.

And my hate of the Steelers outweigh my hate of the Cards

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Feb 1, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's where you're mistaken

If Brandon Coutu and Olindo Mare each kick the ball at the exact same moment, but in opposite directions, it rips open space and allows Tim Ruskell to travel freely through every moment that ever was or ever will be.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

good visuals

I’m making that movie, right now.

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 3:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Of course,

It is the culmination of a years worth of crap. I’d expect nothing else.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 3:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Whisenhunt changed the culture of the Arizona Cardinals

nothing but jazz clubs and Ingmar Bergman films since he showed up.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 3:06 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Another reason to root for the Cardinals...

As soon as Warner retires/leaves, they’ll suck for a long time. I don’t see a dynasty led by Leinart ever happening.

Also; five dollar footlong.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 3:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Warner wins the Peyton award.

is this like “Jerome Bettis was born in Detroit”?

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 3:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to cook a rack of lamb for two

while this painfully slow rendition is going on.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 3:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Did you see Warner just go WTF when that dude started yelling?

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 3:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This sucks.

HAHA Leinart! How depressed has he got to be…. “OH PLEASE KURT TWIST YOUR ANKLE… OH PLEASE KURT TWIST YOUR ANKLE… OH PLEASE KURT TWIST YOUR ANKLE…”

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 3:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

true

He’s probably more interested in the cheerleaders.

As I would be.

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 3:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is like a dream

all the parties, none of the work.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 3:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

wtf

a poll on sportsline has, out of 41000, 56% say Cards will win.

And the spread is WHAT? Seven?

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 3:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...

Cardinals…bad?

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 3:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Cardinal ends

terrible so far

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 3:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gaaaah

This game is going to blow, methinks.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 3:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow… his knee was down, surely….?

by JamesMurphy on Feb 1, 2009 3:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Not that it ever gets called

but isn’t it illegal for the lineman to pull Roethlisberger into the end zone?

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 3:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Where was that call 3 years ago..?

by JamesMurphy on Feb 1, 2009 3:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Still not mad about THAT call...

It was the hold on Lock that sent me into hysterics, and the OPI on D-Jack.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And the penalty on the Hasselbeck tackle

after they negated our TD and turned it into an INT.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 3:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not a percentage play

It’s a bad call. It ignores the value of field position.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 3:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Agree

100%. Cards have to get a lift from that.

by JamesMurphy on Feb 1, 2009 3:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm calling big game

for Breaston tonight.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 3:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

1st and 20

run? 2nd and 20 run? WTF

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 3:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That draw will be there. They'll pop one if they stay with it.

I hate to sound like Holmgren, but the play where Warner made Edge drop it was there.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Black and The Office

are the two least funny things I’ve ever seen.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 3:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thank God

Too bad that wasn’t an INT.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 3:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I would have puked if that had completed.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bahahahahaha

Oh lordy. Cards are boned indeed.

by BrianL on Feb 1, 2009 3:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'll watch it

since Vin’s back, but I didn’t watch the other sequels.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker are back?

Sweet! Im not an action film guy or a car guy but it looks pretty awesome. The second one blew, that half asian girl is not hot nor a good actress.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Paul Walker is just

eye candy for the skirts, which is fine..men go to movies solely for the hotties, so he serves a valid purpose.

But as an action guy, or someone who’s supposed to bring the 18-35m demo to the theater, he’s nothing. Vin fills that role fairly perfectly.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

*Not racist.

And chimpanzees aren’t monkeys anyway.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 4:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

^^ is why chimps, especially Big Ben, are the worst monkeys ever.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

"If we were choosing to do SOMETHING, I think I'd take Hines Ward first"

This piece of genius from John Madden… What does that even mean? Choosing to do something? If you were choosing to make a gay porno? Would this still apply?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

GARY RUSSELL TD

Anyone listen to Bill simmons this week?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What an idiot.

I could tell that was going to go over his head.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That kickoff hit Arrington in the head

wow

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 4:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This budweiser commercial should end with

the two horses humping, or at least a shadow of them doing that through a laundry sheet. Now that would be hilarious.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Warner doesn't trust that line

he’s really seeing the rush.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 4:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, nice catch by Breaston.

They should should have two broadcasts for the superbowl. One for idiots who don’t watch football, and one for fans who watch football.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I have argued for ^^ in baseball

for years.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The Westwood One radio broadcast

is usually better, but hard to sync with the TV broadcast.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 4:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Even top-notch

home theater receivers can only delay a couple of seconds.

It is hard to sync the two, sans DVR/tivo.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Feel for you

I’ve got the BBC coverage. NBC link, no commercials and Rod Woodson the pundit. I’ll stick with that.

by JamesMurphy on Feb 1, 2009 4:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've deceided that I want the Stealers to blow out the Cards.

Make them feel like they didn’t belong. Drop 60 on these bitches.

by Robert on Feb 1, 2009 4:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Boldin!

Maybe we’ll have a game here, after all.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 4:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Close.

Right play, wrong player.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mostly!

Fade to the TE as he’s falling down. Pretty rad.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice YAC, Boldin.

Need a few more like that.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

That was something else.

by BrianL on Feb 1, 2009 4:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What's the WP now?

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Man I'm hungry

Should’ve bought some ice cream or chips or something.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I have no sympathy for a man

who doesn’t lay in supplies for the Super Bowl. ;)

That said, I’m not exactly stocked up here..got a bag of Doritos and a bag of Tostitos.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I ate two sandwichs and a bowl of noodles...

But I’m kind of hungry for junk food.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just pissed

because there are no avocados here :(

Super Bowl – guacamole = fail.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Supplies are a must.

I went out got some beer, chips and peanuts before the game. And i can say.. i am now a fan of kona pipeline porter

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Feb 1, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tiger Woods in 'G'

Lost a little bit of respect for him.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

C'MON DRC

GET AN INT and ruin Ben’s QB Rating. Him getting Superbowl MVP would be a kick in the balls.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What's amazing is it wasn't good defense

he’s just that talented. DRC is insanely talented.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 4:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that was un-broadcastable.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a small, bitter man.

I get such a powerful sense of satisfaction every time the Steelers get a penalty.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nice punt return there by Breaston.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yes, BREASTON!

Get another TD and shut the fans up. And burn a terrible towel in the endzone for a celebration.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't encourage poor sportsmanship, but

I can think of a few things a player could do with a terrible towel post-TD that would be emotionally satisfying.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, James turns a corner?

Channeling 2002 Edge there.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That sack didn't help AZ's cause any,

but you’re gonna get hit when you play a defense like the Steelers.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HAH!

Deflection and pick, sucker.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 4:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Franchise quaterback, Big Ben is.

Clutch. Big-time. Playmaker.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I can't recall many

tipped passes for our defense.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

It gets frustrating when our D presents zero threat of a play on the ball, outside of a pick by Tru.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And with that, I'm out of scotch.

I wish liquor stores were open all day on Sunday. Or that any were open on Sunday that were close to me.

Time for beer.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 4:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Liquor delivery services should be

mainstream. Grocery delivery services are available, but I honestly can’t think of a better application for home-delivery than hard alcohol.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hightower YES!

I love RB dumpoffs.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hightower put "swaggin'" on skates

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 4:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

No, that's an absolutely awful call.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What is the

possible reason for throwing it underneath in that situation?

A fade to the corner allows you to pick and choose on at least one play, if not two or three.

Terrible. Terrible.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ye fucking gads

I can’t believe that just happened.

by BrianL on Feb 1, 2009 4:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm disgusted.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

14 Point Swing

That could be the game right there.

by skijake1 on Feb 1, 2009 4:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's really close..

I’m not sure he’s in.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 4:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Actually, I think he is in.

It looks like he landed on top of Fitz..

That play sucked.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 4:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The story Bettis told about him cashing his first ever game check was great.

He just wanted to have all that money in his hands. He had never seen that much before. Awesome

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 4:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He's in

I can’t believe he didn’t step out the whole way down the sideline.

by skijake1 on Feb 1, 2009 4:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I think they should have called Warner

for throwing a block below the waist ;-)

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 4:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Quote of the year

Madden: “And then James Harrison runs like James Brown.”

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 4:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

he has closing speed like a tuna with ick.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Game. Set. Match.

That type of play is absolutely crushing for team morale.

Time for some serious locker-room heroics by the coaching staff.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 4:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well at least this locks up Harrison as the MVP

if the Steelers win. Unless Big Ben scores on a last second drive.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This cartoon also looks great!

God I feel like a kid, I’M loving all these cartoons. Whatever this monster movie is, it looks totally awesome.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 4:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Lanterman,

There’s another one for you

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 4:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I know, it is awesome.

I’m definitely buying both when they come out on BluRay

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hahah

Ok, I watched the first season of Heroes… that was a somewhat funny commercial.

“I knew he was one of us, I knew it.”

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 5:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ha, Jerry Rice, Warren Sapp, and John Elway

have nothing better to do, so they do a Heroes commercial?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HAHA

Ladies and gentleman for the next TWELVE minutes!
Guacamole and Chicken Dip? Sing already Springsteen, for shits sake.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Who is the chick playing acoustic guitar?

She’s famous, isn’t she? Or is she just part of the ol’ E-Street band?

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm not hating on Bruce by any means,

but this is one of the whitest things I’ve ever seen

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 5:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

A TRUCK COMMERCIAL!

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 5:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So anyone watch the Australian Open championship this morning/last night?

Not a huge tennis fan, but Nadal vs Federer… awesome game. Except I fell asleep at around 4:30am… missing the end.

But so far, a lot more exciting than the superbowl.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 5:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You're not a huge tennis fan,

yet you stayed up til 4:30 watching it?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You ever watched Nadal vs. Federer?

That’s compelling stuff, right there. No TIC.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah, no doubt.

But you ARE a huge fan to get up or stay up at that hour.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Being a bartender has my sleeping schedule a bit screwy.

But this game just had to go five sets… not quite used to staying up THAT late.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To be honest,

I considered watching, myself. You did the right thing.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have, but my love for sports

gets smaller and smaller every year.
Same for video games.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That sucks :(

Video games are lifeblood.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not since 2 or 3?

I’m not a huge FPS person, but they are getting remarkably better.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 5:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

God I hate that game,

tried playing, got bored in 15 minutes. Same with halo 3. Played a buttload of Halo 2 though, dunno what’s wrong with me.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

Well I got off work right when it started, and I sorta just got sucked in. You’re talking about two players who historically are some of the greatest that have ever played… it was pretty epic.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Almost off-topic,

but have you ever seen a better leg/butt combination than Dementieva?

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He was in jail?

Might’ve been tough on him, he seems like the wimpy pretty boy type.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If Budweiser is so American,

why does this 3rd generation american horse still have a Scottish accent?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You never see a WR/RB get illegal hands to face or face mask

why is that?

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 5:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I kind of want to play Madden after this, play on rookie

with 15 minute quarters against the Steelers, and sack Big Ben 15+ times.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YES YES YES

Complementary Mint!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 5:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Had to Work on a video shoot this weekend

Currently I’m in Santa Monica. But I’ve been all over LA this weekend.

LA is fucking huge.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Grounding?

ROUGHING THE.. god damnit.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OK... uh... WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy shit.

Can you say NO ONE WHERE THE BALL WAS THROWN?

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roughing the passer?

What the hell?!?

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yep

here it is, 2005 all over again.

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?

I’m going to need a drink for this.

STOCKED MINI BAR! Company paid!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's nothinig compared to 2005.

A few calls one way as opposed to a few game changing calls one way.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is blatant.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't quite get why it's good

to prop up the Steelers? Isn’t it better for football if AZ becomes the underdog winners?

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 5:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Once again, the Steelers get a drive all on the refs

This drive is nothing without the facemask on DRC while Holmes initiated the facemask and the roughing call on what should have been intentional grounding. Warner’s been getting hit after the ball was out all game. But of course, Pittsburgh is “physical” so they should be allowed such transgressions.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHAT?

THROW A FUCKING FLAG?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bullshit.

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 5:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

"What we're seeing here, is a team in the superbowl..."

is right. But it’s the third team.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 5:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What the fuck Adrian...

well… he stumbled into him, he couldn’t stop…

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He tripped over the falling Pittsburgh blocker

but seriously, have you EVER seen that called?

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Ridiculous. Big tough Steeler player, goes down like he was shot.

by djafrot on Feb 1, 2009 5:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OHHHHHH!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD

if that was a INT or A pick Six, I would’ve shit my pants and then laughed about it.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ha, I used to hate going to work every day.

Never acted like that though….
This commercial is HILARIOUS!!!

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 5:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

My lady just found out she hates her job

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

replace "small animal" with "small children" and yeah...

she’s a teacher :)

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think being a teacher would be fun

but it really depends on what kind of kids you’re teaching.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It has it's moments

the bureaucracy is unbelievable. It’s really not the kids.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's a killer job if you're incompetent or don't care

If you can actually teach it blows, because you get so little opportunity to actually do it.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll bet

School Administrators are like Human resources in normal business, they control so much, yet it doesn’t take much to be qualified for the job, so it’s kind of an inbalance of power there.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn bugs

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I was inside NBC's office today.

Everyone has a Shrute Bobblehead on their desk.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

$200?

I was just in New York a month ago and went to the NBC store. Those Dwight Shcrute bobbleheads were selling for something like $30.

If you buy one for $200, you being ripped off.

by Wilder. on Feb 1, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No one of yourself.

You send in your picture and you can get one of yourself.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh.

Well that’s pretty cool. Totally worth, I think.

by Wilder. on Feb 1, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about the rest of you

but I’d love to own a John Morgan bobblehead doll. It would go great with my Doug Fararr and limited edition Drunk Scruffy bobbleheads.

by BrianL on Feb 1, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No mention of Warner's ability to stay up?

Fucking holding, I’m sure the Steelers hold when Roethlisberger is running around.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

I think the Steelers might be the better team.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but...

that last drive, which pretty much salted the game for them, was a complete creation of officiating. Pittsburgh stayed in front of the chains on calls that were just silly. DRC gets a facemask, that at worst, should have been a double flag. The roughing penalty was b.s.

They’re tough enough to beat on their own. When you gotta beat the refs too…

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This sucks

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's not 1-D

It’s 2-D? 1-D would just be a line, no?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That was legit

But again, you’re getting a qualitatively different game called on the two teams. It’s tight on AZ while Pitt is allowed to play.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, after the replay it lokoed legit

I thought it was for hitting right before he caught that pass.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Defensive holding?!

I’m impressed..the refs are really pulling out all the stops with this one.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 6:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If Warner throws another int

maybe they can get him for an illegal block.

by Dukeshire on Feb 1, 2009 6:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ow

You got hit by a Gay

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nice

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If you lose your income the nexts year?

What does that mean? If I lose my job but get unemployment benefits, I still have to pay for the car?

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ok, the Polamalu commercial was funny.

I laughed when he ripped the shirt off that dude.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Poor Hammer

you bring shame to the parachute pants now. Shame.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Urban!

Still love him.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

UrbaN1

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WEEEEE

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Actually, Ike Taylor is terrible

I’m surprised AZ hasn’t targeted him more intentionally.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Go Go Go

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Arizona calls a timeout

and slows their own momentum… good job.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ok, I laughed at the taco time commercial

This years commercials are above average so far.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I liked the GE smart grid ad

classic, nicely done

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hold on Taylor as well?

“Super super super” great vocabulary JM.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't especially well-executed

but, although Ike Taylor may WEAR Swagger™ he does not HAVE swagger. He blows.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Geez

How does he catch those?

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

hehe

Driving into Santa Monica I passed a bar that had strippers dancing outside of it.

Greatest thing ever.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thank you AZ for not doing a John Marshall

and blitzing on 3rd and long.

Watch the fake.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Shit, this game hasn't been that bad.

A bit surprised the Cardinals have a chance drive and take the lead here.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

BAHAHAHAHA

MacGuyver’s on MacGruber!

by BrianL on Feb 1, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OH SHIT

RICHARD DEAN ANDERSON!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

PEPSUBER!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm pleasantly surprised with Boldin during this game.

I knew he was almost as good as Boldin, I’m glad he’s making a difference.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

A call AGAINST the Steelers?

WOAH, my mind was just blown.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Holy mackrel

a critical call against Pittsburgh.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

RUN!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Breaston, YES!!

no complaining polly!

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Brenda!

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Actually Hot

with longer hair

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Roughing the kicker?

please?

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Lots o' flags..

Roughing the kicker?

ROUGHING THE KICKER! Or… someone…

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 6:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wait, what?

First down Pittsburg? Ok.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Harrison, what the hell!

That should’ve been a MUCH BIGGER call.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Fransico got bitch slapped

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

SAFETY

NO FUCKING WAY

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LaBoy lost his footing.

If he didn’t it woulud’ve been a safety.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

FLAG! YES

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it ;)

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Um

That was borderline.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

On who?

RB, Center and RG all had one that could of been called.

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Center fell

but I didn’t see a clear cut hold.

by John Morgan on Feb 1, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

"On both sides"

Up until now, it was 85% one sided…

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bad return there...

Ran right into that guy.

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Tried to be too cute

with the stutter.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

RUNN FASDFAINDGNAOPFBINALKBNVLAKn l

LNKADFLDFKNBALKDFNBALKNBa

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HOLY HOLY HOLY SHIT

Fitzgerald! Are you kidding me?!?!

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm SO FUCKING HAPPY RIGHT NOW

and i’ts not even the SEAHAWKS FUCK YOU STEALERSSS

by LantermanC on Feb 1, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Can't... help... it...

Hate… Steelers. So.. much.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

^^this

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I really thought I wouldn’t care who won. But god dammit GO CARDS GO !

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

What a game.

by AtomicGarden on Feb 1, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

AMERICA!

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by Scruffy Lefty on Feb 1, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I <3 Fitzgerald.

I’d have liked the play to happen with the clock expiring, but I’ll take it ;)

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Feb 1, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Okay, seriously...

we need to draft Michael Crabtree. Fuck it. We cannot pass up a playmaker that is anything like I just saw.

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

TONS of time left

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

by dcrockett17 on Feb 1, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs