Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: The Quarterback Sweepstakes
by John Morgan on Jan 2, 2011 10:13 AM PST
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I think I'm going to remove all the injury reports.
No one cares.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
I was in your neck of the woods for new years.
Was going to try to get a hold of you but realized I didn’t have the means or the equipment.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 10:29 AM PST up reply actions
I was in Portland for my wife's friends Birthday party/New year.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 10:33 AM PST up reply actions
I watched a girl go down on a guy. And a guy get choked out by security.
(Not with the party I was with)
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
I walked in and it was about half a dozen people
and one was jamming an electric guitar, one was playing bass, and three were irregularly drumming.
I left 15 minutes later.
My New Year's Eve party consisted of playing a game which rhymes with Lungeons and Dragons until midnight.
Then we switched to Rock Band. This game I will not mention is not easy to play when the person whose title rhymes with “Lungeonmaster” is falling down drunk.
by Johnny Slick on Jan 2, 2011 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
I drank a 5th of gin a couple new years ago and tried to play Rock Band.
Started a 3 song set list. The Song started and I got the spins and finished the set from my back.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
alcohol and "L&D" do not mix.
a firm rule in my games… uh, the games I’ve seen played.
Mom always said;
Bloody Mary posts are like a box of chocolates…
Confuscius say- "Baseball wrong. Man with four balls cannot walk."
by Outside Contain on Jan 2, 2011 10:26 AM PST reply actions
All crappy teams win except the Seahawks! GOOOO
Actually i would take a Seahawks victory in which Charlie Whitehurst threw for 350 yards too. I just don’t want to see a repeat of the Rams-9ers game ending with Seattle “victory”.
I wouldn't rule him out of being a Franchise QB
Because if he keeps playing like this. I would love to have him as a starter for years to come.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
Good accuracy and good pocket presence for a Rookie.
Even on that scramble he was keeping his eyes downfield.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
Cam Newton feels himself so hard. And I don't disagree with him.
Oh, and go TCU. That was rad; it helps that I dislike the Big-10.
Not sure.
Which is why I’m waiting to post the gif.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
Because going for it on 4th and relatively short is almost always a good idea.
Except if you’re inside your own 20 or something.
by Johnny Slick on Jan 2, 2011 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
Kick the FG and go up 17-0
It’s not like Carolina is interested in playing football.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I'm a little early on this, but what does anyone know about game feeds?
I’m stuck in the middle of butt-fuck East Quebec at my girlfriend’s parents’ place. I’m tempted to get her to drive me into the local bar, where I can request they put up the Seahawks’ game, but am quite scared about the possible response (both from my girlfriend, and the bar crowd).
Damn I wish you could get decent torrents of games.
google my p2p
you’ll have access to all the games. Sign up for their forums, and go to this link (today’s NFL streams)
http://www.myp2pforum.eu/threads/50285-Streaming-2010-NFL-Week-17-Regular-Season-Ends
Sam Bradford Reads Bible Before Game
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?id=5976560
When the St. Louis Rams play the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Seattle’s defense will be ready to attack Rams quarterback Sam Bradford. They’ll try to rattle him, hit him, fluster him and get in his face.
But Bradford has a secret weapon.
Before Bradford leaves his hotel, he will read the story of David and Goliath from the Bible. He has read this story before every game.
David and Goliath is a story about an impossible situation. A story about never losing heart when you think you might have something to fear. It’s the story of a young David, emerging as a leader.
Bradford wants his teammates to see a leader in himself.
Excuse my while I blow my brains out
by jhmg16 on Jan 2, 2011 10:58 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Ask the guys at Rock M Nation about Bradford and OU's constant playing of the "disrespect" card
Often against decided underdogs.
Trust me, the irony is lost on that guy.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Perhaps...
he knows that he’s goliath and he reads it as a reminder not to underestimate the little guy. tee hee hee
by PLU Tim on Jan 2, 2011 11:05 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Great story and all, great message
but what the heck Goliath are they talking about??
This wooden soul of mine, it cannot ever climb from places it has fallen: In between where light can shine. It never falls in line, it barely has a spine, like branches severed from the vine. Like it was faulty by design.
Provided we lose tonight....
Where is our draft pick right now 10? 11?
Which teams can still jump us?
Wanted that guy in Seattle
I hate Jayhawks, but I thought that guy was almost criminally underrated in the draft. He was a hell of a kick returner at Kansas too.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
I'm not sure if we missed it, but did we have a poll as to how many people want the Seahawks
to lose and how many want them to win (and I guess how many are ok either way)?
Rooting for a loss
And if Hasselbeck starts I am rooting for him to fail. I do not want any semblance of success from him that may give him another year.
It sounds mean but it’s my biggest fear.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
It is mean
highly paid professional athletes that play for our sports teams should be handled gently like terrier puppies.
by John Morgan on Jan 2, 2011 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I can't root against my Seahawks.
I’ve loved this abysmal, wretched excuse of a team since I was 4 years old. However, if we lose, (and I think we will) I won’t be disappointed.
Llama's cut/release list:
Hasselbeck, Locklear, Andrews, Terrill, Cole, Trufant, Jennings
by Wayward Llama on Jan 2, 2011 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
Normally I say something and do the other
So expect the happy part to take over if we win.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I think if Whitehurst had shown any semblance of ability this year to hold down the fort for 3 or so years,
I’d be ok with winning, but I’m going QB crazy, especially with 5 possible QBs in the 1st round.
The QB situation makes this game even tougher.
Rooting for Whitehurst to succeed and the team to win makes sense as Whitehurst could still have a future with the team, however I also feel that Hasselbeck probably does give the team a better chance to win this game and I do want them to win. It’s really odd.
I want a win but I won't be upset if we lose.
If Bradford leads the Rams into the playoffs the media coverage is going to be insufferable.
The game thread could erupt into civil war.
Thinking about posting separate game threads.
by John Morgan on Jan 2, 2011 11:17 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Probably a good idea, actually.
I’ll be at the sports bar, I’ve decided to embrace the game and go hardcore for the Seahawks tonight.
I was wondering how you were going to handle that.
I was planning on skipping this game thread since I’ll be actively rooting against the Hawks.
I don't get what you're saying
Separate game threads?
Like one thread for those wanting Seattle to lose and another for those wanting to win?
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Sounds like a good idea to me
Two groups of people cheering for opposite results in the same thread could be a nightmare.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
It would be interesting though...
Seahawks Interception… YES!
Seahawks TD.. YES!
Either way someone’s happy.
Josh Brown gets run over by Aaron Curry
Both Game Threads: YES!
Accustomed to mediocrity.
by SSreporters on Jan 2, 2011 11:24 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I know in the end my irrational fandom will want me to root for Seattle
But the rational part says “Go Not Seahawks!”.
Wonder where I’ll end up.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
It's sad that the schism has to be so tangible...
This wooden soul of mine, it cannot ever climb from places it has fallen: In between where light can shine. It never falls in line, it barely has a spine, like branches severed from the vine. Like it was faulty by design.
Probably a good idea. I'm skipping this one at any rate, just out of the possibility of a meltdown.
There’s already been a lot of hot air leading up to this game. Losing vs Winning, Hasselbeck vs Whitehurst, Draft Position vs Beating the Rams. I’d rather just watch the game without reading the thread while in a perpetual state of 
Llama's cut/release list:
Hasselbeck, Locklear, Andrews, Terrill, Cole, Trufant, Jennings
by Wayward Llama on Jan 2, 2011 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder if the Patriots are happy that the Raiders didn't suck this year.
It’d be interesting to see what they would’ve done with a top 5 pick.
Trade down for like 5 2nd rounders
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Last time they had a pick that high they dropped down a few picks and took Mayo.
I think Belichick understands how much more valuable those picks are and how little difference there is between 20-32 and second round picks.
Andy Dalton...
Why is he not considered a better NFL prospect? I’ve watched him play a few times and I am not sure what he’s missing that knocks him down so far.
He’s not small.
He’s got a very good arm.
He makes good decisions.
He can run.
Is it because he’s a spread QB and plays in a weak conference?
He doesn't stand out a ton
He’s not fast enought o be a mobile NFL QB. He doesn’t have a giant arm. He comes from a system with limited reads.
Very few QBs make the transition from college to the NFL.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
Michael Robinson was a better college QB than Whitehurst
UNLEASH MROB!!
Accustomed to mediocrity.
by SSreporters on Jan 2, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
You can say that about a dozen prospects a year
but how many end up being NFL QBs?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
This is a red herring...
you can say this about guys picked in the top 5.
Being an NFL QB is a hard job. Most fail epically.
Not many but that doesn't mean he's not interesting.
He has the tools, the size and the production of a pretty good prospect.
Lots of guys are interesting and they go in the 6th or 7th rounds
Instead of asking “why not Andy Dalton”, maybe we should be asking “what makes Andy Dalton special”? What tools or skills or intangibles does he have that could make him one of the 1-3 QBs drafted per year that finds real success in the NFL?
I’m not saying that Dalton’s anything like bust, I’m just wondering why he deserves so much love (besides being competent and getting the chance to play a highly televised bowl game).
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
This is silliness...
There are a lot of QBs with less “tools” than Dalton that succeed in the NFL.
Dalton doesn’t seem to me like a guy that does anything in the top 1% of the world or anything, but he seems like a guy who does a lot of things pretty to very good.
So what makes him special is that he doesn’t really appear to have a real obvious weakness. He just seems like a guy who not given enough credit and I don’t really see why.
Unless you have something…That’s why I asked my question initially. It would be more constructive to add something to the conversation than to be condescending towards everyone who likes the guy.
What makes Aaron Rodgers special? What makes Tom Brady special?
Dalton played a complete game yesterday against a good defense. He was accurate, strong armed, made good decisions and was decently atheltic. He’s been performing at an elite level for a couple years now. He doesn’t have Lucks intangibles, Mallet’s arm or Newtons athleticism but neither does almost every quarterback ever.
Of course very few QBs make it....
but most are not playing for top 5 teams in the nation. He’s not exactly a gimmick QB or anything. His arm may not be great but it’s certainly good enough.
He’s no less mobile than Aaron Rodgers. He seems to me like a guy that’s going to get swooped up by a team we hate around 20-25 and in a few years he’ll get a shot and make us hate ourselves.
I don't get this....
The NFL is full of starting QBs taken after pick 20 in the first round.
I know there are a lot of QBs taken after pick 20 and relatively speaking only a few of them make it.
I also understand that legit hall-of-fame type QBs are generally top 10 picks.
But there are still a lot that do succeed that aren’t top 10 picks.
Responding to this:
He seems to me like a guy that’s going to get swooped up by a team we hate around 20-25 and in a few years he’ll get a shot and make us hate ourselves.
Who might be an example?
Aaron Rodgers
by a “team we hate” I was mostly referring to a good team who may not even need a QB at the moment but will make a move for the QB of the future so that they can be good for another decade without having to suffer like the rest of us for a couple of years.
I've been wondering this since last night too.
He looked good. I think I’d be more interested in Dalton in the third or fourth than Gabbert at 10.
I agree.
If we can’t get one of the top 2 or 3 QBs I’d rather see the Hawks use their first round pick to get someone to help the secondary or pass rush and take someone like Dalton later.
I didn't realize we were getting a CBS game in my market
Sometimes we don’t if the Panthers play.
So, I just turned on CLE/PIT.
Um. Damn Cleveland.
Damn.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
At least we know for sure now that the Saints will be the 1st round opponent
…. for the NFC West “Champ”
Miami Dolphins + Cleveland Browns+ Carolina Panthers+ Buffalo Bills = officially on vacation
A lot of unwatchable games on right now
Maybe Miami should consider Locker if they are interested in keeping the Wildcat.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I have to accept Detroit is decisively better than Seattle
And they’re winning with 3 different QBs.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I don't know what will become of Stafford
Considering he’s now developed an injury history in just two years, but yes they’re all better.
I like them because it’s like rooting for the Seahawks.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
And no Megatron today...
They are close to being pretty good.
I wonder why Niner fans aren't more upset about the Hill trade?
Bet they would of won the west and 9 or so games with Hill.
They have a lot of talent.
If Best can actually become something, they could be the next NE Patriots.
Remember in that Panthers game in 2007 on 3rd and 1
Holmgren called an end-around with Burly and we lost yards?
Good ol days.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
NBA worthy right there my friend
would that I could rec it more than once.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Rec it moooooooore!!!
So good….
This wooden soul of mine, it cannot ever climb from places it has fallen: In between where light can shine. It never falls in line, it barely has a spine, like branches severed from the vine. Like it was faulty by design.
Poor Miami
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Didn't the 2007 Giants have a similar record (albeit with more wins)?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
And then 3 or 4 more on the road?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Because that's based on overall record, right?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
The Eagles have conceded the game without playing it
Nearly all of their top players are inactive.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Ankle sprain
Also, Wilson out with a shoulder stinger.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe its his knee
thats being looked at now.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
Non-Brady QB action in NE
I don’t even know who the backup is. #8
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Scruffy's .gif is so awesome in its power
It’s bringing my browser to its knees every time I try to scroll by it
Then uncollapse - Watch - Collapse and scroll on down.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Click on the title
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Click on the subject line.
Hence why we require them and other blogs have down syndrome when they say it doesn’t do anything.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Panthers have some talent
but I reserve judgment until Clausen works with a coach that isn’t pre-fired.
Which he may never have a chance to do.
I remember when Seattle beat the Niners 41-3 in Seattle that year.
That was just pure destruction. Smith looked worse than Leaf.
Golden Tate:
Watching jersey shore to get the mind right for the game…
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:14 PM PST reply actions
Noooooooooooooo!
Please.. I’ll do anything
by hawksfan1401 on Jan 2, 2011 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
For Halloween there were so many girls dressed as Snookie
That I wanted to go as the guy that punched her.
by Jackrabbit5683 on Jan 2, 2011 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
In all seriousness I think Tate will be a star
Once we find different routes for him to run.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
If Charlie starts.
I think we’ll see a lot more Tate.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Tate needs to work on his WR skills (route running, separation, etc)
and we need to use Tate more in plays like screens and end-arounds.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
I think the screen requires a decent OL that can work well as a unit
If you mess up the screen, you end up with a squished QB.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Good or Bad?
My perception of Butler is the 1st drive of the Denver game where he had 4 catches and looked amazing.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
My perception of Butler
Is that same drive, 20 seconds from halftime, where he stalked impressively away from the spot of his last catch and completely forgot to give the ref the ball.
Not playing special teams could really hurt his career
by hawksfan1401 on Jan 2, 2011 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Well he played special teams as a rookie.
And was the key to that ST unit being awful.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
BMW/Obo/Tate
So yes he’s 4th. And I don’t think this crew stays the same. Maybe we get another rookie.
2009 really undid Ruskell because all of his picks seems to be fails.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I think a big #1 WR might be a priority
A guy like BMW that can stretch the field.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Can Arizona piss Fitzgerald off enough to have him come here before his contract runs out?
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I love him.
Quick someone send him Charlie getting ready for pregame!
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Whenever somebody says Freeman, my first reaction is always Antonio
I gotta replace that with Josh somehow
Time, Mr. Freeman?
This wooden soul of mine, it cannot ever climb from places it has fallen: In between where light can shine. It never falls in line, it barely has a spine, like branches severed from the vine. Like it was faulty by design.
The always successful jump ball for a touchdown on 4th and 1!
Wait
by jhmg16 on Jan 2, 2011 12:29 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Good placement by QB
Good positioning and grab by WR.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
Knicks and Pacers playing a great one today at the Ga'din
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
That's odd I don't recognize either of those teams as NHL franchises or college teams
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
The NBA is back
lots of good stuff going on, and almost every team has a player worth watching. Even if you hated LeBronapalooza they’re fun to hate
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
I keep hearing about him
and its almost enough to make me watch Clippers games (which wouldn’t be hard since they’re on TV down here).
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Truly the closet comp to Kemp the NBA has had since Shawn.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
I guess I'll try to catch a Clippers game this week
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Ill feel less dirty doing that than watching a Lakers game
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
The overall quality of play is far superior to the NFL
and I’m a bigger football fan, but it’s not even close.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
No its not.
Half the NBA players wouldn’t make a roster in the 80’s
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
There is currently 13 NBA teams with sub .500 records.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
It's barely a quarter of the way through the season
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Awesome
So just more time for them to lose more games. The top half talent in the NBA is so much superior then the bottom half teams. Its basically 2 different leagues.
Lebron was right – If the league wants to return to glory they need to contract roughly 6 teams. Just roll those teams into the D-League.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
They could contract the NFC West and no one would even notice
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
There is no way you can defend that the NBA talent pool is diluted
Did you ever watch it before they went expansion crazy?
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
I mean the best teams just stack themselves.
And the bottom teams just shed their best players to those teams for cap relief.
Its not more competitive. Its just more competitive at the top.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
The Celtics have 4 future HOF on their team currently (5 if Rondo continues the way he has)
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
Why is that automatically problematic though
The NBA doesn’t reward crappy management the way the NFL does. I say this as a lifelong Knicks fan who has suffered through a decade of craptacular play.
Still, the teams that stay bad are universally poorly run. And the good teams are well run. In the NFL, anyone can get to mediocrity just by hanging around.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
You just made my point
In the NFL, anyone can get to mediocrity just by hanging around
This makes it more competitive.
Honestly we probably can’t compare the 2 in terms of talent pool because of the injuries in the NFL. It makes it nearly impossible for a NFL team to be the same team by the playoffs. Halfway through the season – people just need warm bodies.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 12:59 PM PST up reply actions
Ray Allen is a 9x all star and 33rd on the all time scoring list.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
He was a pretty one dimensional scorer and was never among the best scorers in the league.
Hall of the very good for a very long time.
Its tough to say everyone around him on the scoring list is in.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
There are a few modern players near him that I'd be surprised if they got in.
Nowitzki, Carter, Pierce. But yeah, basically everyone ahead of him is in or active.
Hmmm
I was looking at the ABA/NBA – so NBA only puts him at 28th. And by the time he retires. He’ll probably move into the teens.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
Not sure I can agree with that.
Sure, he is great in his one dimension, three pointers. He’s either tied for best, or second best three point shooter in NBA history. Him and Reggie Miller, one or the other.
Ray didn’t contribute PG numbers, but his assists and rebounds are enough higher than Reggie to make the difference.
Rondo is case and point
He was drafted in the 20s. He was the 4th or 5th point guard taken in that draft. Pierce was drafted 10th. Lots of people thought Ray Allen was done when Boston got him.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Rondo did work his ass off to get where he is.
But I think that could be done in a D-League type setting for a lot of players.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
The NBA needs a better minor league system
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
And to agree with dcrockett
I think the NFL could use one as well.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
At least with college football
players have to be 3 years removed from HS before they can go pro.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
It's not the same league as its heyday, but why does that matter?
I started watching the NBA when Ewing went to the Knicks. I lived in Jersey, and I think you may be romanticizing how good the bottom dweller teams were in the league at that time.
The league overexpanded, but then so did the NFL. To me the NFL dilution is far more noticeable. In a QB driven league there simply aren’t enough to go around.
In the NBA at least every team has a player or two worth watching. I doubt the entire NFC West has more than one or two legitimate star players — Fitzgerald, Vernon Davis, and maybe Willis.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
the NFL has 17 losing teams coming into this weekend
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
That's just a tragedy
I do like the Blazers. Are they gonna have to break that up?
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Thats the horrible thing
Its so much more difficult to blow up an NBA team and start over than it is with an NFL team. Not only do you have to hope for elite players in the draft, but you also have to wait out guaranteed contracts.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
This is the year to beat them if it's going to happen
based on their lack of depth, but yeah, they’re going to win if everyone stays healthy.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Which sort of ruins the fun for everyone else.
The Blazers had like a three-week window of contention. And now I get to root for Brandon Roy’s knees.
I don't think Miami beats Boston until the Cs age out
which could be as soon as next year
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
I think Miami would struggle with Chicago as well in a playoff series.
Then when NY acquires Chris Paul and Carmelo after this season. So maybe Miami won’t reign supreme.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
What is the NBA?
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
I used to always scream "RICK SMITS FROM THE CORNER!"
During dunk hoops and it always made my friend miss.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
Lechler is the conversation of best punter ever
I’m not sure what type of people have that conversation though
If we put the DeHaven Special Teams on the 2010 Seahawks
Is this team 3-12 or 2-13?
Accustomed to mediocrity.
THERE HAS TO BE THE FIRST LOSING TEAM TO WIN A SUPER BOWL EVENTUALLY
WE COULD BE THOSE LOSERS
by lemonverbena on Jan 2, 2011 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
OT: Elway is probably the new Broncos VP of football operations
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:36 PM PST reply actions
WTF does the VP do?
He gets to be in the room when decisions are made but gets to make none of them.
It’s a great gig.
I've got no idea
I’ve got to think he’ll have some input on football decisions, but its hard to know how much juice he’ll have.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
Its a 7 point game with 9 minutes to go
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Oh wait Atlanta derp
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Sharper with the horse collar
when Freeman was gonna go out of bounds
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
I read that one time Emmitt Smith said that "Matt Hassel is starting this week".
Apparently he just combined Hasselbeck and Cassel into one person.
Oh shit Blount fumble!
Saints have it for now
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Another Blount fumble
But a horrible decision by Freeman to throw it in the first place.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Chase Daniel completes his first pass
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
So 12th man flag...
has Jake Locker ever done it?
Seems like a good time. Place would go bonkers before kickoff.
Wins are QB stats
Moxie! Poise! Grit!
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
I was freaking out as that play developed
Hell of a fun game to be at.
by lemonverbena on Jan 2, 2011 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
Probably have to wait for him to officially retire
You don’t want a guy to raise the flag and then maybe come back at some point as one of your opponents.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
I guess it might
It also diminishes it a bit if you have current (or future) players raising the flag.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
Who cares about this?
Seems like it would be more awkward for Locker than the Seattle Org.
That would be good
Although I’m still waiting for Bill Nye the Science Guy. Qwest would lose thier shit.
by Kevaru on Jan 2, 2011 12:53 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Why in the world are you watching that game?
NO v TB isn’t playing where you are?
by somethingwitty on Jan 2, 2011 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
Until New Orleans decided to roll over
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
They pulled Brees already
The Saints conceded the game down 1 TD with 9 minutes to go because they’re locked into their seed.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
I wish we had a Josh Freeman
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
I really thought he would bust
he didn’t impress me in college at all, but he didn’t have particularly good coaching in college either.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Which goes to show that sometimes raw physical tools can succeed
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
His statline the last two weeks
42-52 492 yards 7 TDs 0 INTs damn.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Awesome final play off Det-Min
Min must have gotten 15 laterals off.
One of which was illegal but fun anyways.
We're now picking anywhere from #7 - #10.
And considering Detroit was one of the QB-content teams ahead of us, this really isn’t a huge deal for us.
So what's important this PM?
Dallas* v. Philly?
Tenn* v. Indy?
Zona v. SF? Can Seattle jump either of them?
Wash* v. Giants?
Seattle can jump SF.
And WAS over NYG would help ensure that happens.
If we lose and SF wins, they will have a significant lead in the SoS.
We’ll need some help to pass them.
I know how it works
Seattle had a worse SoS by one game going into this week, and the games you and I have mentioned are the only swing games.
DAl-Phil is another,,,
A Philly win helps us in the SoS tiebreaker, but a DAL win is a simple jump of one spot. So we want DAL to win, but then to pass SF we’d need both GB and WA to win. GB-Chi counts double— GB win hurts SF and Chi loss helps us.
According to my calculations...
San Fran beats us in strength of schedule only if Dallas, Chicago, and New York all win.
Don't forget an AZ loss counts double for SF...
and a StL win counts double against us. (Since we play each other twice.)
Especially to agents.
This wooden soul of mine, it cannot ever climb from places it has fallen: In between where light can shine. It never falls in line, it barely has a spine, like branches severed from the vine. Like it was faulty by design.
This wait is dreadful
My biological football clock is expecting Seahawks football in about 15 minutes
by jhmg16 on Jan 2, 2011 12:57 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Knee injuries tend to do that
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Only if we reunite him with the OC who made him what he is
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
ATL owner Arthur Blank just got the Gatorade bath
wearing a suit that probably costs more than my monthly paycheck
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jan 2, 2011 1:02 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
A man like that...
yeah, I could see him not really appreciating the gesture.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Well he then turned around and gave all the players big hugs. He's a notorious players owner.
But when he first got splashed he looked a little perturbed.
I saw the guy speak once in a pretty small venue.
Seemed great. Reminded me of John Stewart but serious.
This wooden soul of mine, it cannot ever climb from places it has fallen: In between where light can shine. It never falls in line, it barely has a spine, like branches severed from the vine. Like it was faulty by design.
Damn...
Blank just got doused…
His suit probably costs more than my car.
Yes.
He was on Mitch in the Morning one morning talking about Walter Jones a few weeks ago. He made a comment “One of the best players I’ve ever coached or EVER WILL coach.”
They totally missed the comment until the next day.
Brenneman is quizzing Brian Billick about coaching rumors
I had not heard Billick’s name
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Even if Billick is not the brightest guy
His coaching staff at Baltimore might be the best coaching staff since Walsh’s coaching staff.
He knows how to pick them.
He'd probably be better than Singletary.
That’s about the only positive I could think of with a Billick hiring .
Yeah that was weird
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Joe "Fumbles" McKnight had over 130 yards rushing today?
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
The greenness of our grass < The greenness of their grass
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not just talking about MoMo vs JForce
Every time a non-Seahawk makes a highlight play, there’s always somebody dreaming about that player being a Seahawk. Everybody forgets that there are always plays between the highlights.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:17 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
MoMo is and always will be a Seahawk
but that still doesn’t make him better than Forsett. Equal to maybe.
The problem with Forsett is he is too shifty
Instead of focusing on moving downfield. But they both lack top end speed.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
The only people who have a problem with Forsett being shifty
Are the people trying to tackle him. What I’m trying to say is don’t doubt the Force.
That has to be at least the 10th time
I’ve misread that as “Forsett is too shitty” or Forsett is a shitty RB".
I think they're pining more for highlight plays
than the actual players.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
I think a lot of people around here have pet players.
But it’s probably mostly that Seattle is terrible and a vast majority of players would be upgrades.
No
Freedom is too big for a car. You need a fucking Hemi for that.
by somethingwitty on Jan 2, 2011 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
And not going to the playoffs
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
"Special Teams don't count"
Except when they drag your team down for a whole season.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
The playoffs determine the best team.
Who makes the playoffs is determined by the regular season. They have to have some way to figure out which teams get in. It’s the most equitable system there is, short of making each matchup a series instead single games— or possibly letting a few more teams in….
Are you saying the playoffs ACTUALLY determine the best team?
Or noting that is how it is designed to work?
Two very different things, and I don’t believe playoffs actually determine the best team, they determine who won the playoffs. For example, Giants over Patriots. Patriots were the best team, Giants beat a bunch of teams they were better than, and were able to beat the Patriots on that day.
In theory, if the refs call a fair game.
So, no, it never works out that way.
Obviously.
Playoffs are the only measure of which teams are quality. See: Seahawks in 7 hours.
by somethingwitty on Jan 2, 2011 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
Fuck you
I will never root for Dallas, damn it.
by somethingwitty on Jan 2, 2011 1:31 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Charlie vs Matty update:
Charlie Whitehurst should start vs. Rams. Hasselbeck had fluid drained & has chance to play, if necessary.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:32 PM PST reply actions
Fluid drained?
From his hip? Uhm. Gross.
by somethingwitty on Jan 2, 2011 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
Somebody on staff with the Seahawks, probably
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:39 PM PST up reply actions
But it doesn't make sense.
“If necessary” implies that Hass won’t play unless Charlie is injured.
So unless the “should” means the chance Charlie will play unless he pulls a hammy in warm-ups, it should read Charlie "will start.
All in all, a strangely worded message that doesn’t make much sense.
Yeah, I guess the caveat of "should" might cloud things a bit
I guess I might have an interpretation thats a little too simplistic.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
I think it reads like Matt may be able to play backup QB
but he’s probably not ready to start.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
Damn was hoping Matt would start
Well, here goes nothing!
Go get ’em Charlie, get your Seahawks career rolling with a big “W” baby!
They showed a Moss highlight when he was a Raider
B-Russ got beat. He was with Cleveland at the time.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
I'm still subscribed to Hamilton's twitter feed
Apparently, he’s not a big fan of Merriman and thinks Leslie Frazier is a man of god.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
My favorite Seahawk tweet of all time is Hamilton helping Golden Tate with Physics
WavesRT @ShowtimeTate: Does light travel straight or by waves??
I've got to imagine that broadcasters are graded more on generating excitement/interest
than being 100% accurate or having detailed insight into a team.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
Buck fails miserably on that first point.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
You must have been one of the few that didn't like 'Joe Buck Live'
One of the 300 million few.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
Somewhere
I heard a rumor of a Brian BIllick/Marvin Lewis/Jim Mora SuperFriends-esque Niners coaching staff.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
I want a B.J. Raji on my team.
And a Clay Matthews.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Raji looked to have big bust potential coming out of college
Matthews has a little brother playing on the Ducks that may be draftable at some point.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
Isn't Curry AJ Hawk's younger twin?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
Is anyone actually going to watch "Bob's Burgers" It looks awful.
"SCANNING DEFENSES... EXPLOITING!"
I'll watch it
Just so I can make snide, lofty comments about how awful it is.
But coach McGurk!
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The animation looks like crap
The comedians involved aren’t bad. Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, Andy Kindler, etc.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
James Brown has just declared Rashad Jennings has scored a touchdown for the Texans
To increase the score from 10-0 HOU to 10-7 HOU.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Favre just called it a season:
Brett Favre announced his retirement at a post-game press conference in Detroit Sunday, following the Vikings’ 20-13 loss to the Lions.
“It’s time, I know it’s time,” he said, expressing concern about the head injury that sidelined him for Weeks 16 and 17, and adding that he has “no regrets.” “I’m done. It’s never easy for any player. Great group of guys. Didn’t workout this year but great group of guys.” Now 41 years old, Favre apparently is set to walk away as the NFL’s all-time leader in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. He’ll be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in five years, assuming the latest retirement sticks.
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=197708&id=1744
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:54 PM PST reply actions
That would be AMAZING
That could take SF out of the running for QB and they could have a late-season implosion.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
I know a big SF fan who hates Favre and the Packers more than anything
so this would be awesome just to see how he spins it alone.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Let's see what happens until next year first
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
Do Seahawks fans hate him?
I thought the knock on him was staying healthy and he’s had a decent run at CLE.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
Oh
I thought he was decent for depth but wouldn’t want to start him for very long.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
Im off to work.
Will be watching the game on a recorded tape starting after ten oclock. LETS GET TO THE FRICKIN PLAYOFFS!!
Gimme one for the road guys:
SEA!!!
This wooden soul of mine, it cannot ever climb from places it has fallen: In between where light can shine. It never falls in line, it barely has a spine, like branches severed from the vine. Like it was faulty by design.
Checkdown Sack-Rodgers isn't as fun to watch as Good Rodgers.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Oh, it is SO Tebowtime!
Admit it. You’re curious. You know you wanna.
http://atdhe.net/31746/watch-san-diego-chargers-vs-denver-broncos
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
So...what do we cheer for if we're down by 20 in the half?
Considering that all the games have been played…
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
Close, but I calculated it.
Tennessee can’t pass us up.
Nick Collins in the SB
means ET in the PB
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:09 PM PST reply actions
And to think some Seahawks fans were criticizing the front office
for picking Thomas over Taylor Mays.
I believe so.
Just the usual idiotic fans though. The basic “if you’re going to pick a safety, why not Taylor Mays?! Boohoo!”
We never had a chance with the Bills.
Though I myself would’ve advocated trading down
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
But it was Berry or Okung, which we could not pass up.
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
"We need a playmaker. Spiller is a guaranteed playmaker"
I definitely remember reading that sort of thing.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
Didn't want Spiller, that's for sure
Love Spiller, but this team needs a running back like a hole in the head.
I thought it would be Clausen or another OL
But now we have Marshawn = silver lining?
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
For us because we don't get Beast if Bills didn't pick Spiller
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
But a silver lining is a good part of something bad happening.
So, I’m confused. Silver lining for who?
So the people complained that we didn't get Spiller (Bad)
Silver lining: we get Lynch (Good?)
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
Oh.
Well the people that complained that Seattle didn’t draft Spiller probably deny ever thinking that now.
There were?
I remember some people that were puzzled by the pick (’Who’s this Earl Thomas guy?’) but not many who thought Mays should have been picked ahead of him.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:12 PM PST up reply actions
People are still pretty excited about him.
I remember Rod Woodson was blown away by the guy after visiting the 49ers camp in preseason. I don’t think he will ever live up to his potential, but at SS he might become a very good starter.
Is he even starting now?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
Well, I guess he's doing better than our 2010 second round pick so far
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
I don't doubt the talent or possibility of future greatness from either
but I expected more production from both this year.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
Ok so.
My mother runs a ticket resale program through her work and…
Apparently ticketmaster has a policy that you have accept a ticket fowarded to your email within an hour til game time.
But Ticketmaster didn’t adjust their policy for the flex game today
So anyone that has bought a ticket online from Ticketmaster resale or got forwarded them by a friend and hasn’t accepted the forward by 12:00pm YOU CANNOT GET YOUR TICKET. My mother cannot sell these tickets and i’m sure others won’t be able to even get theirs. There are definitely going to be some empty seats tonight. Ticketmaster is telling you to call a ticket rep but they are not responding.
THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE
These afternoon games are complete snoozefests.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Who's this old lesbian dressed up like Steven Tyler on American Idol?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:13 PM PST reply actions
Awesome thanks
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Actually DirecTV says it isnt
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
I've got Comcast in Portland
HD starts at 700 and I’m getting it on channel 799.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
Another Bulaga false start.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
He was another possibility in the first for us
He looked pretty polished coming out but had short arms. Total Ruskell pick.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
Ruskell seemed to like toolsy offensive lineman.
Really not sure who he would of taken. Berry for sure if he was there, but I bet Ruskell would of gone Okung.
He doesn't fit the new system
but might have been an ok Ruskell pick for a Ruskell team.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
I think the idea was Okung was the better player now
but WIlliams had more potential because he was so light on his feet.
My total lack of productivity today makes me kind of glad we don't play more primetime games
My whole Sunday routine has been totally thrown for a loop
by jhmg16 on Jan 2, 2011 2:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
That's what the liberal media says but I've never seen one
by jhmg16 on Jan 2, 2011 2:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I have a buddy that deceded to work at some salmon factory up in alaska
The first rule of the facility was:
If you go outside you must always have a shotgun on you.
He was some awesome pictures of huuuuge bears just wandering around their facility
I'm seriously considering making an absolut bloody mary.
I’m not sure what is making me crave one.
The number of times I've accidently clicked that side bar and gone to Facebook.
Ugh. Me and my bad touchpad skillz.
Bogus calls in the Bears-Packers game
No roughing the passer but the pass looked good.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:26 PM PST reply actions
GB really doesn't want to make the playoffs.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Amazing FG return by Bethea
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:30 PM PST reply actions
If he got past the kicker
He should’ve just gone forwards.
But there was a penalty anyway so it was irrelevant
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Yeah I thought he should have gone up the sidelines too.
Maybe he wouldn’t have passed out before the end zone.
"Nobody runs 40 yards at a time in the NFL"
I know its true because I’ve said it myself several times.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
They're also pretty banged up on defense
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:33 PM PST up reply actions
I personally did not witness a single Trent Edwards pass that was not obscenely overthrown
Apparently they can just run though
Billy Volek moving the chains
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:37 PM PST reply actions
This year has been a grind. No team truly separating themselves from the pack.
Despite all the blowout losses, it sure feels like every game down the stretch has been hard fought and costly.
Still not convinced on extending the season.
Wooooo!
Ive met one
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
These games are awful.
If something doesn’t happen soon I may fall asleep before our game even kicks off.
Why must Rodgers break my heart like this?
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Oneil tweeted that he hasnt spotted Matt yet during warmups
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 2:59 PM PST reply actions
Any word on inactives yet?
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Nope
but I can’t see them making Matt inactive, whether he’s starting or not.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
Seems like even if Whitehurst starts Matt is close enough to ready that they’ll want him around in case Charlie struggles.
Struggles really badly
or is injured. I don’t think they’re ready to play Matt unless Charlie can’t play.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
Ugh, we aren't going to pass up SF even if they win if things keep going the way they're going, are we?
If GB and Washington both lose?
That's not a big deal.
The Cowboys don’t need a QB; drafting ahead of them isn’t a huge necessity.
INT, followed by INT, followed by 3-and-out.
What a crappy game.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
What are the 49ers doing?
Why are they trying so hard to win this game?
They're upset with losing Sing
and are trying to tank the draft out of spite.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
The lack of turnovers seems to suggest that both teams are at least trying a little.
I really expected a fumble on every other play coming into this game.
Its the truth
and it will probably be true 3-4 years from now.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
"I have missed weddings and babies being born to go to every Super Bowl."
Fuck you, Visa guy. You’re pathetic.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Seriously
Its one thing if you’re going to see your team play. Its another if you’re just going to keep some retarded streak going. I mean, how many Super Bowls have been games you’d actually want to see? And that’s worth both the enormous cost AND the big F-U to your friends and family?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
People actually close to him probably don't get married around the superbowl.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Unless its his or a direct grand kid.
Does it matter? My wife doesn’t anyone near the hospital besides me when the child is born.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
I think he was saying he has missed weddings and births, but he will not miss a Super Bowl.
He didn’t say he missed weddings or births because he went to a Super Bowl. It can be easy to miss a wedding or birth because you have prior commitments, but a Super Bowl is something you always have on your calendar and you can always plan around.
Bah, if it's a distant cousin who's getting married or something who cares?
And who needs to be there if a cousin has a baby?
What would a Houston win do to our DP?
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
Packers have a pulse!
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Did Bates take over GB's playcalling?
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Coaches like to overcomplicate things
McCarthy has a terrible record in close games.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
God, the Bob's Burgers characters have that awful B^U face.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Hey, Howard Green did something!
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Nice timeout, Lovie.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
If the NY Giants don't make the playoffs
but a 7-9 Seahawks team get in. We won’t hear the end of it.
Green Bay and Tampa Bay, the media doesn’t really care about.
Is Tebow overated or..? I hear too much about him.
30 yard run…hmm
"SCANNING DEFENSES... EXPLOITING!"
Called a timeout right before a big run that negated the play
After the timeout, Cutler took a ~10 yard sack.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
Lovie Smith called a time-out right before a 15-yard run for a first down.
So it got called back. Cutler got sacked the next play.
When does Indy clean house?
The moment they miss the playoffs or when Manning retires?
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Manning's going to be the richest QB in the NFL
There’s no way that they try to rebuild around him.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
The Colts could find themselves in a similiar situation as us if they don't find a QB successor in the next couple seasons.
Then again, you could say that about most teams.
Between 7th and 10th if we lose
21st if we win (unless we play for the NFC championship).
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
I would think that they would just stay with Ryan Grant.
He only has a year left on his contract anyways.
Now watch them call 3 straight dives to Kuhn.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Uh oh
Matt Hasselbeck just jogged onto the field to warm up and test his injured hip. #Seahawks
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:31 PM PST reply actions
"Offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates watching Matt Hasselbeck warm up right near midfield."
From Danny O Neil
"SCANNING DEFENSES... EXPLOITING!"
From Sando:
My initial impressions of Hasselbeck: I have seen nothing to make me think he cannot give it a go. Just threw a 25-yarder with good zip.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:34 PM PST reply actions
....And it was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by OJ Otagwe.
Accustomed to mediocrity.
by SSreporters on Jan 2, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Or Will Herring!
Considering this is practice.
Must have mistaken him for Charlie
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
Also from Ian Furness at KJR
We have a Hasselbeck sighting. The good news is he jogged on to the field. Looks pretty good in his early drop backs. Fingers crossed.
by Fuckmikereilly on Jan 2, 2011 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry
I can change it here if it violates rules. I have another one for some sites. I made this one for LL, which is where I do the majority of my posting.
by Fuckmikereilly on Jan 2, 2011 3:40 PM PST up reply actions
It's okay for now
I’ve seen worse. Just a little surprised.
The best one I’ve seen is “SecretRapeSauce”
Accustomed to mediocrity.
Ahahaha
From O’Neil
Matt Hasselbeck just threw the ball 40 yards. After watching him the past 10 minutes, I would be very surprised if Hasselbeck doesn’t start.
by Fuckmikereilly on Jan 2, 2011 3:39 PM PST up reply actions
You'd think they would be more concerned with his mobility
His butt has something to do with his throw. But not that much
So why the hell is Chicago playing starters?
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
I'll be surprised if they're back out in the next series.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
they want to knock the packers out and not face them later.
letting a team in is bad, look at the Jets last year.
Season of the Witch is going to be so awesomely bad.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Somebody was saying that Cage was doing a bunch of crappy movies
because he needed to raise money quickly (because he declared bankruptcy earlier).
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:39 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
where the hell else is he going to keep his dragons?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
Last time I was at the theater
there were two straight trailers for terrible Nic Cage action movies
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Wow
Rookie Carlos Dunlap finishes with 9.5 sacks as a 3-4 DE. Jamaal Charles finishes with a 6.4 YPC average. Nuts
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:41 PM PST reply actions
He was a toolsy guy with upside
and big bust potential.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, off field issues and work ethic issues.
Are you sure they’re running a 3-4 though? I thought the Bengals ran a 4-3.
I guess they are a 4-3
9.5 sacks still isn’t bad for a 4-3 DE (or a rookie one at that). Would have been more impressive if it was 3-4 DE, though.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
I think every Bengals pick is a toolsy player with tons of upside
One of them is bound to break out, but most of them bust.
St. Louis beat writer
RT @gordoszone Matt Hasselbeck just threw the ball 40 yards. After watching him the past 10 minutes, I would be very surprised if he doesn’t start.
I would imagine they want to keep it quiet as long as possible.
Even if it doesn’t make any sense, seems like they want the Rams to be prepared for Whitehurst. They’ll look like fools when Hasselbeck takes the field!
by Fuckmikereilly on Jan 2, 2011 3:47 PM PST up reply actions
Forte wipes out a cameraman!
And then walks past him without a comment.
Forte you bitch at least apoligize
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
They should've also lost to Detroit
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
Their fans will say they are a different team since the bye
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
With the rate Cutler is playing, he's gonna become David Carr soon
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
CBS just showed a projected top 10 draft order
coming into this week and we were not in the top 10.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
We will be if we lose
A loss would have us draft from 7th to 10th.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
I think we'd pick 8th, right?
San Fran and Green Bay will probably win, Detroit’s already won and Dallas will probably lose.
Not sure
There was a chance at 6th, but one team lost already, making 7th the highest we could pick.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
Awful game for Bulaga.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
That's the 2nd time he's false-started trying to point out an offside.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Followed by an ugly burn.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
8 turnovers in 3 games
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
I wasn't propping him
Just pointing out a fact.
That's the "Sex Cannon" for ya
300 yards passing and a bunch of turnovers.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
I'd rather see Colts and Packers in.
But the refs don’t have to ‘make’ it go that way. Horrible phantom hold on TEN a few plays ago.
Hasseldone.
If the jags lose it doesn't matter if Indy loses right?
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
Sure.
But the Jags are being blown out so Indy is in regardless.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
But Tenn becomes 7-9, making their SOS useless
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
Well, to be fair...
Had we kept Tapp, we’d have won at least 10-12 games. 14 if we kept Rob Sims and Josh Wilson.
Hasseldone.
Stokely and Robinson inactive:
Hawks inactives: Stokley, Losman, Pawelek, Fanaika, Giacomini, Robinson, Gordon and Andrews.
http://twitter.com/#!/edub2000/status/21718177004130304
Ruh roh.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:05 PM PST reply actions
Stokleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyy!
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Hasseldone.
Seriously
I think Stokely’s important to the passing game (insofar as Bates decides to move the chains) and Robinson is essential for both the run game and short-yardage plays.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
We'll miss Stoke more if Matt plays.
I agree, though, that BS is a key cog in the passing-game a la Bobby Engram.
Hasseldone.
Packers in!
Bears are one-and-done.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
From the TNT:
Apparently he did enough, as Hasselbeck is active for today’s game. However, the team has not announced if he will start against St. Louis in perhaps his final game as a Seahawk, with Charlie Whitehurst serving as the team’s backup.
Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/#ixzz19vUEM4Ds
Hasseldone.
I think they'll wait and see if he is still mobile by the time he comes out.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 4:11 PM PST up reply actions
It would effect his arm.
He needs his legs to get any zip.
by Scruffy Lefty on Jan 2, 2011 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
Zip?
Aren’t we talking about Matt Hasselbeck?
I think we should thank the Commish for all the late-season division games
It definitely made today a lot more exciting than it could have been.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:12 PM PST reply actions
Or take a giant dump
Like a really, really massive one.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:15 PM PST up reply actions
McNabb is not a good QB,
Whoever signs him is an idiot.
He's infinitely better than the three lamers we have.
Llama's cut/release list:
Hasselbeck, Locklear, Andrews, Terrill, Cole, Trufant, Jennings
by Wayward Llama on Jan 2, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions
7th if SF wins out?
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
No, we can no longer pick ahead of SF...
if my calc are correct.
Maiocco tweeted that the SF pick depends on the SEA-STL game
and that the Niners would pick 7th or 8th.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:19 PM PST up reply actions
Double-checking them now.
I certainly hope you’re wrong, but I’ll bet you do too.
We'll see.
I am confident in my numbers, but I have been known to make an error on occasion. SF is at .502 this minute, but once they tag 2 losses on AZ, their SoS will drop to about .494, and once we slap StL with 2 wins, ours raises from .489 to about .497. So I guess we’ll see in after the games are done.
Are you getting your numbers from a site?
Or you as nerdy as I, and calculate them yourself?
Both. On Thursday I made a spreadsheet with all W/L data...
And could plug in whatever outcomes I wanted to see the results. But that was at work and I left it there. So today I’m just going off of ESPN’s data and my memory of my spreadsheet.
Here's what I posted last Thursday...
After a fresh look this morning, it appears we CAN finish ahead of both Dallas and SF in the following scenario:
StL > Sea
SF > AZ
Dal > Phil
WA > NYG
GB > Chi
This would put Dallas behind us, and we’d be tied with SF with a .489 SoS— and I think we’d win the next tiebreaker with them. I must have played with my simulator too much yesterday and made a mess… (-twss)… I’ve triple-checked the data this time.
So we actually can pick 6th if the above happens and Houston, Detroit, and Cleveland all win.
by Kryten on Dec 30, 2010 8:59 AM PST up reply actions
Shit, you're right.
Well fuck, that for sure kills our chances of drafting a QB.
Really don’t give a shit what happens tonight anymore.
So WA losing to NYG means if we lose we still lose the SoS battle to SF?
"Retarded isn't a race." -Thingray
by Matt Erickson on Jan 2, 2011 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
From Rob Stanton:
Assuming SF defeat Arizona (31-7 currently) Seattle will own the 7th overall pick if they lose tonight and no earlier than 21st if they win.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:18 PM PST reply actions
Its incorrect
Rob corrected himself and said that the 8th was the highest we could pick.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:34 PM PST up reply actions
You've outdone yourself.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
And he's still staring down his first read.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Oh God this is fucking incredible
I can die happy now
"Retarded isn't a race." -Thingray
by Matt Erickson on Jan 2, 2011 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
If they actually pulled of the Double Dreams Hands synchronized dance
for a TD celebration. I think it would align the planets, end wars and cure cancer.
Brian Blades raising the flag tonight
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:21 PM PST reply actions
KSK is live-blogging the game.
http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2011/01/no-you-take-the-division-crown.html
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Nice
I think one of the guys there is a Seahawks fan.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
Captain Caveman, yes.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Jay Glazer saying that BMW about to get a 3-year extension
Fucking hell yes!
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:31 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Here
What a great comeback story: I’m hearing SEA is about to agree to terms on a new 3-year extension for WR Mike Williams.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jan 2, 2011 4:32 PM PST up reply actions
YEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Was hoping for a two-year, but WOO
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
This Morning on ESPN Radio they were reporting Matt had a back injury...
We are so off the map they can’t even correctly report our players injuries. sad.
by Savage Seahawk fan on Jan 2, 2011 4:41 PM PST reply actions
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