Where is the Super Bowl thread???

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YES!

What you don't like discussion of car dealerships and ties?

What you don't like discussion of car dealerships and ties?

Unless it has a bikini car wash, no.

I don't know if this is the right place for it, but it occurs to me that Dolphins fans have to feel worse than any other fan base right now.

The Dolphins had the inside track on Drew Brees and ended up with Daunte Culpepper.

The Dolphins had the inside track on Mike Tomlin and ended up with Cam Cameron.

I mean, the Super Bowl has basically become a showcase of players and coaches that the Dolphins passed on.

Sucks for a proud franchise.

Unless it has a bikini car wash, no.

As long as it's not a Green Bay bikini, then they'll have to remove...

Hmmmmm.

I don't know if this is the right place for it, but it occurs to me that Dolphins fans have to feel worse than any other fan base right now.

The Dolphins had the inside track on Drew Brees and ended up with Daunte Culpepper.

The Dolphins had the inside track on Mike Tomlin and ended up with Cam Cameron.

I mean, the Super Bowl has basically become a showcase of players and coaches that the Dolphins passed on.

Sucks for a proud franchise.

Yes, we suck. We also went from a horrible owner to another horrible owner(s). Not much hope for us. We'll probably pass up on McNabb or Palmer (if available), and probably sign Ryan Leaf.

I think this will be one of the best Super Bowls we have seen in awhile. Both teams have good QBs, good defenses, and good coaching. I could see this one ending in 3 points either way.

I don't know how to post the matchups from here to get them to line up to the columns, but here is the link:

hxxp://sportsdirect.usatoday.com/football/nfl-matchups.aspx?page=/data/NFL/matchups/g1_summary_1.html

Will this be the first Super Bowl to go into OT?

So the Packers aren't going to have the players on IR be in the teams Super Bowl photo. I think that's messed up.

I wonder if the new OT rules apply to the Pro Bowl. I wonder if I'm the first person in America to wonder that.

I wonder if the new OT rules apply to the Pro Bowl. I wonder if I'm the first person in America to wonder that.

Haha

ID guess not. I think its an unwritten rule to not allow that game to even go into OT.

If it does go into OT, everyone in the Papa John's loyalty program can get a free pizza.

So the Packers aren't going to have the players on IR be in the teams Super Bowl photo. I think that's messed up.

That's been fixed now - GB beat writer reported bout half hour ago that they will be taking the photo on Friday now to include them.

I can see why the IR players would want to be in it (of course they deserve to be) but it was quite an overblown story.

That's cool, nice to see they resolved it. I read somewhere today that players on the IR are usually included in the picture, so that's why I thought it was messed up.

That's cool, nice to see they resolved it. I read somewhere today that players on the IR are usually included in the picture, so that's why I thought it was messed up.

The reason they weren't going to do it was because there was some fear that because there were so many people on IR (15) and because the IR guys weren't subject to team rules like curfew and such.. they didn't want that many potentially running around for 4 days causing a distraction to the active guys.

Of course, then they get this 'distraction'.

That's a boat load of people on the IR. Makes the Packers Super Bowl run even more remarkable in my opinion. Haha, exactly, let's get rid of one distraction by creating another distraction.

The Super Bowl is in Dallas. I thought everyone knew that already?

Will this be the first Super Bowl to go into OT?

Didn't Carolina and New England go to OT a few years ago?

No, that was won in the final seconds on a FG. No OT Super Bowls yet

The Super Bowl is in Dallas. I thought everyone knew that already?

I thought it was in Arlington?

Just noticed that these teams met at the end of last year. They combined for 73 points and 973 offensive yards (848 passing).

Didn't Carolina and New England go to OT a few years ago?

It very well could have until John Kasay kicked a kickoff out of bounds. *cries*

Just noticed that these teams met at the end of last year. They combined for 73 points and 973 offensive yards (848 passing).

And won on a last second ridiculous throw-and-catch from Big Ben to Mike Wallace. Hoping the game is just as good with an opposite result this year - although with how well both defenses have been of late, that would surprise me.

Since the Pro Bowl now kicks off Super Bowl week, I have one question:

Did Charlie Sheen host a party for the entire AFC team last night? It is 42-6 NFC and it isn't even halftime yet.

Just noticed that these teams met at the end of last year. They combined for 73 points and 973 offensive yards (848 passing).

Both teams aren't even in the same ballpark defensively as they were last year. Thankfully the Packers won't have Josh Bell and Bush in the secondary.

Since the Pro Bowl now kicks off Super Bowl week, I have one question:

Did Charlie Sheen host a party for the entire AFC team last night? It is 42-6 NFC and it isn't even halftime yet.

No Steelers, so the AFC roster is that bad.
:p

AFC would win with Roethlisberger.

Rodgers would have had no impact on this game.

My question is when did the Pro Bowl become such a farce? I'm not saying it was ever must see television, but when I was a kid, the teams actually played.

I haven't watched the Pro Bowl in forever, but this was just an LOL bad game.

I was at Marshall's yesterday, and saw a hat that said "AFC Playoffs" on it. No team mentioned, no year, no specific round -- just AFC Playoffs. Seemed weird.

I guess we can see that the Packers are going to win next week. They obviously had to play against better competition to get there, not that crap the AFC has...

My question is when did the Pro Bowl become such a farce? I'm not saying it was ever must see television, but when I was a kid, the teams actually played.

A farce? Didn't you see the effort on that last AFC touchdown? Well, by the center at least...

Sorry, but why on earth were they calling timeouts prior to that? Just let the game end and be done with it...

http://www.chicitysports.com/2011/01/29/steelers-brett-keisel-voted-best-beard-in-history-of-football-maybe-life/

This is why the two weeks between the conference championships and the Super Bowl are terrible

Packers, Steelers, Roger Goodell in spotlight as Super Bowl nears - Peter King - SI.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/01/30/super-bowl-week/index.html?eref=sihp)


"The one thing I take a little bit of issue with is when guys tell me they're being screwed,'' Goodell said. "[Most often] they're not recognizing they have a role in it.'' Regarding Roethlisberger, Goodell said when he was investigating what to do with the quarterback, he talked to "I bet two dozen players ... Not one, not a single player, went to his defense. It wasn't personal in a sense, but all kinds of stories like, 'He won't sign my jersey.' ''


Clarification: Roger Goodell on Ben Roethlisberger sanction - Super Bowl XLV - SI.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/super-bowl-2011/01/31/clarification/index.html)

In a Jan. 7 interview for a larger profile on Goodell for this week's issue of Sports Illustrated, Goodell was talking about his deliberations for the Roethlisberger sanctions last year, when the Pittsburgh quarterback was accused of sexual misconduct in connection with an incident at a Georgia bar. Goodell said when he was investigating what to do with Roethlisberger, he talked to "I bet two dozen players ... Not one, not a single player, went to his defense. It wasn't personal in a sense, but all kinds of stories like, 'He won't sign my jersey.' ''
I inserted the word "Steelers'' in parentheses, though Goodell had not told me specifically he meant to refer to two dozen Steelers players.
My question prior to his answer referred to the "many people I know in Pittsburgh'' who "want him on the Steelers.'' I thought Goodell was referring to speaking with two dozen Steelers. He clarified late Monday that he was not referring to the Steelers specifically.
I regret the error.

I disagree. I don't think I'll ever hear enough stories about what a douche Roethlisberger is.

They help take away the pain.

The "clarification" is just so asinine.

So, during the deliberations of if/how long to suspend Roethlisberger, Goodell thought it was a good idea to to consult players from other teams?

"Mr. Lewis...yes, it's the commissioner. Have any thoughts on how long to suspend Mr. Roethlisberger? 16 games...ok thanks....can you pass the phone to Mr. Reed, please?"

I don't remember this happening with Pacman, etc. I am sure Ben would have loved to been consulted on what to do with Favre.

My twitter feed is mostly national NFL writers. This morning, all they can talk about is how cold it is in Dallas.

Two thoughts:

(1) Of course it's cold, idiots. The Super Bowl should be rotated between Miami, New Orleans, and San Diego for all time. That's a no-brainer. You should not plan a logistically enormous event during February in a city likely to get cold. Just like you should not, e.g., plan such an event during hurricane season and put it in Miami or New Orleans.

Put the SB in Miami, San Diego, and New Orleans. Period.

(2) All that said, complaining about the weather when you are at Super Bowl media day seems a bit misplaced. Focus on how awesome it is that you are at the Super Bowl.

Why does it matter if it's cold at the Super Bowl? Seriously.

Seriously. I love that football is a game for REAL MEN and we can rip on a team for not wanting to kill it's fans or play in front of 150 people when there's a blizzard outside... except for the Super Bowl, where everybody has a tantrum if it's played in less than 70 degrees and perfect sunshine.

The Super Bowl is way more than a game. It is a week-long party/logistical nightmare. It seems prudent to avoid areas where ice storms and/or blizzards are possible.

I understand the arguments for letting it go across the country--it is a great bribe to help encourage public financing of new stadiums. But those arguments do not overcome the simple fact that week-long parties in February are better held in San Diego, Miami, and New Orleans.

dola:

This isn't a pro-Southern thing generally. If the Super Bowl were held in late August, and people wanted to play it in Miami on the theory that "there might not be a hurricane," I'd think that that was just as bad of an idea.

Peter King is a d-bag for running that story the week of the super bowl. Just total october surprise type shit that he should have written about 4 months ago.

Peter King is a d-bag

I "clarified" that for you.

Enjoy the weather in Indy and New York in a few years.

Fan comfort is probably number 99 on a list of 100 things the NFL cares about for the Super Bowl. 1 - 98 on the list have to deal with money in some way. This is Jerry's reward for building the Pharoah Dome. If Anchorage built a 2 billion dollar stadium backed by 100 corporations and created 100,000 hotel rooms, the Super Bowl would be there too...

Give it a few years and we'll have the Super Bowl in Mexico City.

Maybe we'll all be lucky and they'll stick Media Row in Ciudad Juarez so they don't whine as much.

Why does it matter if it's cold at the Super Bowl? Seriously.

Especially when the teams playing are GREEN BAY and PITTSBURGH! For heaven's sake!

I don't like the idea of playing games in pristine conditions for the Super Bowl. So a bunch of whiny writers/reports are complaining about the cold weather. Boo hoo. Go follow baseball.

Teams have to play in terrential downpours, whiteouts, muddy slop fields, etc. to get to the Super Bowl. It gives the game character. I guess the idea is to play in perfect conditions for a "better game" but it gives faster spread teams an advantage. Poor conditions would give certain other teams an advantage, but at least it would be semi-random.

I guess I'm just not on board with the "more points equals more excitement" bandwagon. I enjoy a good, old-fashioned 9-7 final score game just as much as 27-31, for example.

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During the media scrum, Pouncey reported to Deion Sanders that he "will do everything he can to be on the field" and "it's 75-25 that he'll play".

What's worse: an injured starter who seems to be favoring that ankle quite a bit or a full-strength backup? Either way - hoping Raji has a field day :)

TBH, Legursky wouldn't do as bad as everyone thinks against BJ. Legs is compact (read: leverage) and surprisingly strong for his size. His weakness is getting to the second level to make blocks. This is where Pouncey excels.

Against a 4-3, Pouncey is the obvious favorite because of his ability to double down on the tackle then successfully pick up a backer.

Against a 3-4, it is more of a wash. Legs can't move players off the ball like Pouncey can, but he will hold his ground in a phone booth. Besides, the center generally receives a double from a guard against a 3-4 nose. Those guys are too strong to handle alone when it is vital to the plays success.

I have even read that Legursky has slightly better reads. As long as he and Ben can get the center-QB exchange down (2 fumbled snaps last week), I am confident we will be fine.

Honestly, I think Hampton against Wells is the bigger mismatch when it comes to NT vs. C, but no one is talking about that.

Take all this with a grain of salt, however, as I am much more familiar with the Steelers 34 2 gap responsibilities of the NT as opposed to Capers 34 1 gap system.

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What's worse: an injured starter who seems to be favoring that ankle quite a bit or a full-strength backup? Either way - hoping Raji has a field day :)

PF, I hate to break it to you, but the NT in a 3-4 rarely has a "field day." Just sayin'.

Super Bowl tickets and spooning

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Dola

Behold the Keiselmalu

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20110201/capt.db41c80c98cc4917bf0da97c07c08888-db41c80c98cc4917bf0da97c07c08888-0.jpg?x=400&y=309&q=85&sig=d.85WSnaEnmVII0KQQ00iw--

1/2 man, 1/2 beast, 1/2 mythical creature

Restaurants, stores to close for Super Bowl (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11033/1122221-28.stm)

I have no idea who will win this game. My gut is telling me Steelers in a close one. But I wouldn't bet a wooden nickel on that. It would not shock me if Rodgers went 30 for 35 with 4 touchdowns in a blowout.

But, for the sake of making a prediction, I will guess

Steelers 24
Packers 21

I say Pittsburgh wins it on a clutch 2 out, 2 strike double in the bottom of the 11th, scoring the runner from 2nd base.

I say Pittsburgh wins it on a clutch 2 out, 2 strike double in the bottom of the 11th, scoring the runner from 2nd base.


For my own health and well being, I sure hope not. :crazy:

Roger Goodell says he felt "deceived" by New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick in the wake of the Spygate scandal - ESPN Boston (http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=6083150)

Can we just get rid of this idiot commissioner? Why even say anything now? He felt "deceived?" Either he didn't live up to his end and you do something about it as it's happening, or you let it go. What's the point of bringing it up now?

For my own health and well being, I sure hope not. :crazy:

Haha! That would make it interesting though.

I think Pitt wins handily. More physical on both sides of the ball, (debatable but my opinion) D wins championships, and Dick LeBeau is a defensive master. I believe Rodgers has a long day.

If GB pulls it out, good on them.

I think Pitt wins handily. More physical on both sides of the ball, (debatable but my opinion) D wins championships, and Dick LeBeau is a defensive master. I believe Rodgers has a long day.
I think it's a coin flip, but the Steelers are marginally better (at best) than GB on defense. Pitt was #1 in scoring D and #2 in yards on D. GB was #2 in scoring and #5 on yards. If you look at the playoffs, GB has played much better on D against much better offenses on the road. In their first 2 games, GB held the #2 and #5 scoring offenses (Philly and Atl) to an average of 18 points - both on the road. The Steelers allowed over 20 PPG to middle of the pack offenses in home games.

Pittsburgh may win the game, but it's not because they have a much better defense or DC than GB. On personnel, scheme and coordinator, both teams seem pretty equal. The only difference in experience, and that may end up being why Pittsburgh wins if they do pull it out. Still, I see a close game and one that could go either way.

PF, I hate to break it to you, but the NT in a 3-4 rarely has a "field day." Just sayin'.

Oh I know, but "field day" could be a subjective term too. Taking away 2 or more blockers and getting in Ben's face, or allowing others to get in his face, is really all I am hoping for, and I'd consider that a "field day"

I think it's a coin flip, but the Steelers are marginally better (at best) than GB on defense. Pitt was #1 in scoring D and #2 in yards on D. GB was #2 in scoring and #5 on yards. If you look at the playoffs, GB has played much better on D against much better offenses on the road. In their first 2 games, GB held the #2 and #5 scoring offenses (Philly and Atl) to an average of 18 points - both on the road. The Steelers allowed over 20 PPG to middle of the pack offenses in home games.

Pittsburgh may win the game, but it's not because they have a much better defense or DC than GB. On personnel, scheme and coordinator, both teams seem pretty equal. The only difference in experience, and that may end up being why Pittsburgh wins if they do pull it out. Still, I see a close game and one that could go either way.

I am not citing stats. My viewpoint is more physicality. One on one match ups. I very much say that the DC for Pitt, how he challenges Rodgers will be key.

If Rodgers has time, he will have a huge game. I think the Packer WRs matchup very well with the Steeler secondary. The Packer o-line has been fairly up and down all season, so I hope they finish on an up note :)

Aaron Rodgers vs Steelers secondary or Mendenhall vs Packers run defense especially to the outside. I would speculate these two matchups decide this game.

I dont see the Steelers passing the ball well against the Packers top rated passing defense nor do I see the Packers getting anything via the run against the Steelers great run defense.

I think the Packers will have some success spreading the Steelers defense out so Im taking the Packers 23-20.

The worst of it is if it's like the last few Super Bowl's, we aren't going to see either team in top form. The way that they played in the last few games could be shot to hell with the two week break. In fact, I can't remember when the last time a team looked really good in the Super Bowl.

Each team is going to make some mistake, leave a hole for the other. Which ever team can seize upon that error may take the game. I still haven't seen the Steelers play a full 60 minutes, and that worries me. Even if Green Bay comes out totally flat and they dominate the first half, it still won't be enough. Something big is going to happen. Something big that nobody saw coming, that is going to be what changes the game.

Probably been posted before, and NSFW language, but I hope to fuck a play like this doesn't develop.

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I dont see the Steelers passing the ball well against the Packers top rated passing defense nor do I see the Packers getting anything via the run against the Steelers great run defense.

The Packers frequently don't get anything against lesser-rated run defenses, so that wouldn't be a surprise. :)

Probably been posted before, and NSFW language, but I hope to fuck a play like this doesn't develop.

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What kind of savage plays games with both teams in dark colored jerseys?

I dont see the Steelers passing the ball well against the Packers top rated passing defense nor do I see the Packers getting anything via the run against the Steelers great run defense.


A lot of the Steelers passing yardage comes from "broken plays", where the pass rush gets to Ben, he makes a guy miss, then throws downfield. So, if they get to Ben and make the tackle, then I agree with you. Nobody has down that consistently yet.

On top of that, I expect alot of those plays to be to Heath Miller. He'll chip on Matthews, then release to the spot Matthews just left.

I don't think GB will get anything on the ground, because I don't expect them to even try. Maybe a handful of draw plays after 10 straight passes, but they'd be silly to line up in an I, 2 TE etc and try and run.

I think it depends what Pittsburgh does. If they come out in a bunch of nickel packages to stop the pass, I could see GB running. If they come out in base, I think GB likes the WR matchups and probably will pass more. That said, McCarthy loves to run - even if GB is only getting 2 ypc so you never know ;)

Don't confuse run with try to run. Even if they get 2-3 yards, they will still try to get 25 runs in and view 75 yards on the ground as a success.

Steelworkers must work while Steelers play in Super Bowl - NFL - CBSSports.com Football (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14645243/steelworkers-must-work-while-steelers-play-in-super-bowl)

Steelworkers must work while Steelers play in Super Bowl - NFL - CBSSports.com Football (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14645243/steelworkers-must-work-while-steelers-play-in-super-bowl)

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5 hurt, 1 critically, by ice off Cowboys Stadium - ESPN Dallas (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=6089688)
ARLINGTON, Texas -- A Super Bowl safety committee official says five people have been injured by falling ice at Cowboys Stadium.

Arnie Valdez says the ice fell about midday Friday.

Valdez says one person has been critically injured and taken to the hospital. He didn't immediately know about the others.

He says he could not say why those injured were at the stadium.

Another blast of winter weather slammed Dallas with up to 5 inches of snow Friday, making driving hazardous and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights as tens of thousands of football fans descended on North Texas for the Super Bowl.

Two weeks off between conference championships and the Super Bowl is way too long.

Steelers secondary vs the Packers passing game will settle this game.

Steelers secondary vs the Packers passing game will settle this game.

This is pretty much where I'm at. Big day for Rodgers = Lombardi Trophy goes home. If Rodgers struggles, that's a game much more suited to Pittsburgh.

Which one of you wished hate on the "Never Missed a Super Bowl" quartet? They are down to a trio.

Super Bowl Club losing a member - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/never-miss-a-super-bowl-club-member-in-hospital-020511/?GT1=39002)

Which one of you wished hate on the "Never Missed a Super Bowl" quartet? They are down to a trio.

Super Bowl Club losing a member - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/never-miss-a-super-bowl-club-member-in-hospital-020511/?GT1=39002)

Same theory as when an announcer mentions how someone has a streak going without a fumble, interception or missed kick.

Same theory as when an announcer mentions how someone has a streak going without a fumble, interception or missed kick.

I always say 'No Jinx' after that. Yes, I can influence games from my couch.

I always say 'No Jinx' after that. Yes, I can influence games from my couch.

Your influence is useless when fighting the force of Dan Dierdorf.

Steelers by 14 - pm me for betting purposes!

I am not sure if this is the right spot for this but......

Nothing like an old-fashioned celebrity slapfight to spice up Super Bowl weekend.

What should have been a light-hearted autograph signing at a pre-Super Bowl event turned nasty when CBS analyst Phil Simms and ESPN's Desmond Howard had a heated exchange, as reported by Sports by Brooks.


Howard took to Twitter to explain what happened after police reportedly intervened to stop the scuffle

"At NFL-Xperience and Phil Simms just threatened 2 hit me b/c I said his son was 1 of the worse QBs in the SEC. I told him 'LET'S GO!' "

Simms was upset with Howard over comments the "College GameDay" host made regarding Simms' son, Matt, who plays quarterback for Tennessee.

"During the season we talked about the Tenn vs LSU game and I said 'u will see 3 of the worse QBs in the SEC' That's what Phil did not like," Howard tweeted. "It ended w/police stepping in between so I could continue my appearance."

However, Simms -- an ex-Super Bowl winning quarterback with the New York Giants -- had a different view of the events.

"Desmond and I were having a private conversation that became heated. But at no time was there ever a chance of any physical confrontation or that I felt the police officer assigned to me by the event planners for my appearance needed to separate the two of us,' Simms told Brooks in a statement through CBS.

Soon after Simms' remarks went public, Howard released a statement of his own through his employer:

"I was at a public signing for a sponsor when Phil approached me to express anger over on-air analysis I made months ago about his son, Tennessee QB Matt Simms. During the conversation, Phil made a reference to hitting me and security and sponsor representatives soon stepped in.
"It was an unfortunate incident and I'm moving on."

I've been looking for a Super Bowl timeline.. anyone see one? (the one that says what time the National Anthem is, coin flip, etc, etc..)

anybody know how many points lebron had at halftime today? link would be great.....

made a prop bet on the super bowl

lebron 1st half points > packers first half points

thanks

anybody know how many points lebron had at halftime today? link would be great.....

made a prop bet on the super bowl

lebron 1st half points > packers first half points

thanks
I don't know, but considering that he only had 12 points for the whole game, I'd guess you're pretty much screwed.

anybody know how many points lebron had at halftime today? link would be great.....

made a prop bet on the super bowl

lebron 1st half points > packers first half points

thanks

I believe 8, but normally the site you place the bet through will updated it after one event has taken place, so it should have what the number is on their site now.

I've been looking for a Super Bowl timeline.. anyone see one? (the one that says what time the National Anthem is, coin flip, etc, etc..)

I would like to know that too, i'm still deciding if i'm going to stay up to 5am to watch it or if i'll watch it tomorrow without reading anything about the outcome.

In the past the SB was a big event for me at home. My wife knew i was waiting for that date for a whole year, and we had a deal made so the next day she would wake up with our kid to let me sleep and recover, but this year... i'm not specially fan of any of the two teams, i'm wasted after playing a full soccer game 3 hours ago, my kid is sick with fever so probably he will wake up a few times tonight and i don't want my wife to take care of him alone, and i want to finish some work tomorrow instead of wasting the whole morning sleeping.

Also I must admit that with the crap years by the Dolphins and maybe also the lack of new football text sims to keep the hooked, i'm also losing a bit of interest on football while my soccer passion is coming back to what it was 10 years ago before i discovered football.

I wonder why and when did i become a Dolphins fan, i enjoyed football way more when i had not a favorite team and just enjoyed watching different players and teams, but it's not that i can just quit now, it's the weird feeling of becoming a fan of any sports team, you can't change ever without feeling cheating on yourself.

Ok, enough thinking out loud for the FOFC psychological therapy group, i feel better now whatever i decide to do tonight :)

I don't know, but considering that he only had 12 points for the whole game, I'd guess you're pretty much screwed.

Unless we see....

THE GREATEST DEFENSIVE HALF OF PLAYOFF FOOTBALL EVER!™

it was 8, thanks guys. i made a pool for my family to bet on....theres about 20 people over, $8 a pop winner gets $160....



1. How long will it take Christina Aguilara to sing the National Anthem?
Over 1min 54s Under 1min 54s
2. Will She wear a hat when singing it?
Yes No
3. Opening Coin Toss?
Heads Tails
4. Who wins the toss?
Steelers Packers
5. Who recieves opening kickoff?
Steelers Packers
6. First play of game?
Run Pass
7. Who scores first in game?
Steelers Packers
8. First Score of game?
Touchdown Other
9.Will FOX mention Brett Favre?
Over 2.5 times Under 2.5 times
10. Will there be a score in the first 7 minutes and 30 seconds of the game?
Yes No
11. Steelers first half points?
Over 11.5 Under 11.5
12. Packers first half points?
Over 12 Under 12
13. Will FOX show Jerry Jones?
Over 2.5 times Under 2.5 times
14. What is the result of the games first challenge?
Play stands Play overturned
15. Who will call the first timeout?
Steelers Packers
16. Which team will cross the 50 yd line first?
Steelers Packers
17. Will Fergie wear any Dallas Cowboy gear during halftime show?
Yes No
18. Who will make the longest Field Goal?
Steelers Packers
19. Who scores more points in the first half?
Lebron James 1st half Packers 1<SUP>st</SUP> half
20. Shortest Touchdown in game
Over 1.5 yds Under 1.5 yds
21. Who will FOX show first?
Jessica Szor (Rothlesberger GF) Ashely Harlan (Rogers GF)
22. Will there be a successful 2pt conversion in the game?
Yes No
23. Who wins the game?
Steelers Packers

21. Who will FOX show first?
Jessica Szor (Rothlesberger GF) Ashely Harlan (Rogers GF)


You have them backwards. (not sure Rodgers is dating Jessica though)

NFL just said that temporary seating in the stadium is not complete and that people with tickets may need to be turned away.

How f'n pissed would you be...

21. Who will FOX show first?
Jessica Szor (Rothlesberger GF) Ashely Harlan (Rogers GF)


You have them backwards. (not sure Rodgers is dating Jessica though)
Thanks for the heads-up....
Th

21. Who will FOX show first?
Jessica Szor (Rothlesberger GF) Ashely Harlan (Rogers GF)


You have them backwards. (not sure Rodgers is dating Jessica though)

Maybe she met Ben out at the piano bar and...

Unless we see....

THE GREATEST DEFENSIVE HALF OF PLAYOFF FOOTBALL EVER!™

LOL

NFL just said that temporary seating in the stadium is not complete and that people with tickets may need to be turned away.

How f'n pissed would you be...

So Dallas would be just as equipped to hold the Super Bowl as Qatar is to hold the Asian Cup?

I definitely believe either the Packers or Steelers will win tonight.

I definitely believe either the Packers or Steelers will win tonight.

Jimmy the Greek's got nothing on you.

Can't go wrong connecting the Super Bowl to the Big Lebowski.

Is there a prop bet on the # of times Glee is mentioned?

My wife just asked if this was the 4th of July or the super Bowl

my prediction steelers 13-10 Gb

why doesnt christina aguilera know the words to the national anthem

Unlike Hulu & YouTube, it appears that the Facebook microsite for the ads already has a lot of them (all of them?) online.
Incompatible Browser | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Sports?v=app_121426154597685)

Suddenly I have no need to watch except sporadically, if that much. This bodes well for my pursuit of a Calder/Stanley double in NHL '11

How long did it take over/under 1:54

How long did it take over/under 1:54

I don't think she sang the national anthem...

JORDY NELSON!

So far the commercials have been underwhelming. The Doritos one with the dog was beyond obvious.

Speaking of Doritos, did they get a bulk deal on commercial time?

So what was the reason for penalty on Collins' TD? They said it was because he went to the ground? but they never showed anything besides the dive into the end zone.

Yeah, he went down on his knees in an excessive display. He was down there showing out for awhile.

I don't think she sang the national anthem...

That as one of the worst anthem performances ever. She is such a joke.

After the dive he ran over to the middle of the end zone and dropped to his knees. I didn't think that was getting the call, I assumed it was the 3 guys diving on him was going to GE considered a " team celebration "

How did they give him that spot? He came back on his own after catchng the ball and wasn't touched by the defender until he was short of the first down.

That flower commercial is the first one I've even chuckled at.

That flower commercial is the first one I've even chuckled at.

+1

Was unexpected. I was prepared for corny and that he was going to end up sending the flowers to Faith.

Oh, I do like that the comercial for the "droid pad" used an old Apple theme to their commercial.

That flower commercial is the first one I've even chuckled at.

+1. Bud using Tiny Dancer was really a poor show on their part.

EDIT: Oh the Kid Vader one is on. That's good.

I thought the "You hit Reply All" commercial was funny, mainly due to the recent discussion about people doing that on this forum.

Cue the " see I told you Roethlisberger wasn't elite' posts

Ben setting himself up for rally mode.

Did I just see Jarrett Bush intercept a pass? Or did my LSD just kick in?

That's certainly one way to get Greg Jennings involved.

Cue the " see I told you Roethlisberger wasn't elite' posts

When it comes to forcing yourself on young defenseless women he is elite...

"the first car with real time facebook updates" is supposed to be some sort of parody, isn't it? WTF.

Also, go packers!

When it comes to forcing yourself on young defenseless women he is elite...

Hoping he gets charged so he can win comeback player of the year

I see Pittsburgh's plan is to continue injuring Packers until they can no longer field a team ;)

SI

I see Pittsburgh's plan is to continue injuring Packers until they can no longer field a team ;)

SI

GB secondary STILL better than Steelers

Yay! The second half might be interesting!

SI

"the first car with real time facebook updates" is supposed to be some sort of parody, isn't it? WTF.

Both GM & Ford are working on expanding hands-free functionality with apps.

GM says it is developing a voice communications app for Android mobile phones that will let drivers send and receive text messages and Facebook updates using only their voices. The app uses a Bluetooth connection between drivers' phones and their vehicles.

GM's voice-activated Android system converts incoming SMS text messages and Facebook updates from text to synthetic speech with the app. The messages are then sent via Bluetooth to the car's speakers. Drivers can respond by voice through the in-vehicle microphone by selecting among a list of defined messages, such as "Yes," "No," and "Driving." It is also possible for the system to memorize custom messages, which are transcribed into text or posted as audio clips on Facebook, GM said. For Facebook updates, the driver can say "Like" to like a friend's update.

Ford and GM Develop Hands-Free Office Apps for Cars - PCWorld Business Center (http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/218284/ford_and_gm_develop_handsfree_office_apps_for_cars.html)

As if talking on the phone and driving wasn't bad enough...
As if texting and driving wasn't bad enough...
Now we have Facebook and driving...
*sigh*

SI

I think this was mentioned up the thread but I don't recall seeing a final word on it.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- For those interested in such things, we’ve had two significant hiccups here at Cowboys Stadium as kickoff approaches for Super Bowl XLV.

First, the NFL closed four of the 10 entrance points into the stadium because of lingering ice on the roof of the stadium. Friday, six people were injured by ice falling onto the sidewalk outside of the structure.

Second, the NFL just confirmed in a statement that some sections of the temporary seats erected inside Cowboys Stadium "have not been fully completed." The league said that most fans will be accommodated somewhere in the building by kickoff, but indicated that some will not. Those fans will receive a refund triple the cost of face value of the seat.

Local organizers are trying to break the Super Bowl record for attendance by exceeding 105,000. Maybe they were a bit too greedy. Can you imagine arriving at the stadium and finding out that your seat doesn’t exist?

As if talking on the phone and driving wasn't bad enough...
As if texting and driving wasn't bad enough...
Now we have Facebook and driving...
*sigh*SI

As opposed to audio books?

It's hands-free, quit bitching.

"the first car with real time facebook updates" is supposed to be some sort of parody, isn't it? WTF.

Also, go packers!
Just shows how stupid consumers are. Will roll my eyes next time I hear people whining about high gas prices.

I hate the Steelers, but the Packers are going to poop their pants in the second half. It's inevitable. Their defense had that deer in the headlights look in that last series.

As opposed to audio books?

It's hands-free, quit bitching.

Passive vs active activity. Same reason why listening to the radio is not the same as talking on the phone no matter how people try to make false equivalencies.

SI

I hate the Steelers, but the Packers are going to poop their pants in the second half. It's inevitable. Their defense had that deer in the headlights look in that last series.

Hopefully that's just because most of their defense was in the locker room getting fixed up so they can play in the second half.

How the Pack D does in the second half will hinge heavily on how many of their injured secondary players return. Collins should return, but I worry about Shields and Woodson.

What a voice!

Dear Black Eyed Peas, met the mute button.

Dola...

Is there anything more stupid that the halftime concert? Between the lackluster choices to actually do the show, to the fake fans who have to act a certain way. It's quite frankly the stupidest part about the whole event.

How the Pack D does in the second half will hinge heavily on how many of their injured secondary players return. Collins should return, but I worry about Shields and Woodson.

This.

If only 1 of the 3 can return, advantage Steelers. Green Bay hasn't gotten very much pressure so far.

Wow... I don't even know what to say.

She is butchering Sweet Child of Mine

So there goes the whole thing about Fergie being the one who can sing.

When do they meet the evil Mainframe?

When do they meet the evil Mainframe?

Not soon enough...

You know what I'd like to see? The research that convinced the NFL that this was a good halftime show idea.

I'm only 30, and I realize that I act like I'm 90, but is it too much to ask for people to actually sound good live? Kudos to them for not lip-singing, but they sound absolutely terrible. Maybe because what's popular today is looks, and not talent, but I doubt we would have seen this stuff 20-30 years ago.

I'm waiting for a wardrobe malfunction...................

People pay money to see this group?

My singing experience is limited to the shower stall, but this performance gives me hope that perhaps I too could someday become a "vocalist."

I love ya Jerry, but god damn.

Auto-tune.....................arghhh!

dear god this is attrocious

thank god it over

The Grammys thought about asking for any awards they had given the Black Eyed Peas back, but then they remembered Kathy Perry was up for album of the year...

People pay money to see this group?

#9 in North American concert gross last year ($50.5m), right behind James Taylor/Carole King & just ahead of John Mayer.

http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2010/12/29/751701.aspx

Yay! Complaining about the Super Bowl halftime show! It's an annual tradition!

(EDIT: I don't know crap about the Black Eyed Peas, but I don't know what people expect every year. Everyone seems to expect the worlds greatest concert every year and then hates it when it's not. No, having Britney Spears on stage with Aerosmith- that was a debacle. This seemed, well, pedestrian- no more, no less.)

SI

So, who'll be the "hot" act at next years SB HT show?

So, who'll be the "hot" act at next years SB HT show?

If I had to guess right this minute I'd suspect they'll go country, or pop country. Something in the Carrie Underwood mold maybe, mixed with Mellancamp (since the game is in Indiana)

If I had to guess right this minute I'd suspect they'll go country, or pop country. Something in the Carrie Underwood mold maybe, mixed with Mellancamp (since the game is in Indiana)

Oh, Mellancamp would be a solid pick for next year.

Woodson out. Did they Shields is coming back?

I hate the Steelers, but the Packers are going to poop their pants in the second half. It's inevitable. Their defense had that deer in the headlights look in that last series.

pooping... their... pants. Ugh.

That was 6 dropped.

How is this field worse than Heinz Field? Terrible.

Rodgers threw it to stone hands.

And so begins the Packers' second-half implosion. Dropped TD pass and a bogus facemask call.

Oh, Mellancamp would be a solid pick for next year.

So we can go back to people complaining about someone being too old instead of too crappy ;)

SI

It's a nightmare!
Ozzy and Bieber together, in a commercial.

Matthews not real good vs the run. Spun around.

Edit: fuck...Troy agreed. I feel shame.

Can everyone stop selling out and play their lanes?

That was some pitiful tackling.

Fuck. This game is over.

It's clear that the Packers will now need to score on every single possession for the rest of the game to win this one.

Big Ben with 3 rings and considered an all time great. Couldn't have happened to a classier guy.

Frank Zombo sounds like a character in a Bruce Willis movie.

Yet ANOTHER drop by the Packers. Wow.

Does Rodgers show fire.. ever?

Does Rodgers show fire.. ever?

When he does that title belt thing he gets pretty silly.

It's just sad this game is playing out this way.

Frank Zombo sounds like a character in a Bruce Willis movie.

I was thinking more Bruce Campbell

SI

I was thinking more Bruce Campbell

SI

What's the name of the truck driver in the aquaduct in Die Hard? He looks like a Frank Zombo.

I kindof liked that Chrysler ad.

(Tho it did have some vague undertones of "Buy from Detroit or we'll come to your house and kick your ass")

SI

Pretty much same punch Richard Seymour threw. Open hand to the side of the head.

I kindof liked that Chrysler ad.

(Tho it did have some vague undertones of "Buy from Detroit or we'll come to your house and kick your ass")

SI

It kind of invalidated the earlier Eminem commercial though.

I liked the half-time show......

It kind of invalidated the earlier Eminem commercial though.

Yeah, I love the "I don't do commercials" commercial followed by a second commercial from him.

SI

If Packers lose, they can blame the dropped passes.

Yeah, Rodgers is getting absolutely no help from his receivers. Pitiful performance from that group.

Here comes the "football move" debate

I do find those plays funny. Where you have the point that everyone on the defensive side goes from screaming Fumble!!! to Incomplete Pass!!!

Pitiful performance from that group.

{We've secretly replaced the Packers receivers with the Black Eyed Peas. Lets' see if anyone notices}

Packers self-destructing.

Ok, the best fans ever commercial was good.

That was one of the better commercials.

I enjoyed the NFLs Super Bowl commercial.

Sweet!!!

+1 on the commercial. Why was Alf a panthers fan though?

turnover!!!~

That was such a good replay, you see his eyes go wide with an "oh shit" look as he fumbles.

Hope y'all liked my commercial spot. It was tough keeping that quiet the last few weeks.

another turnover

+1 on the commercial. Why was Alf a panthers fan though?

turnover!!!~

They are cats.

+1 on the commercial. Why was Alf a panthers fan though?

turnover!!!~

Probably because he likes cats?


To eat at least...

Wow, Rodgers is going to kick that guy's ass...

Nice completion after the drop.

I have very mixed feelings about Jordy Nelson right now.

Touchdown...

When he first let go of it I thought he was throwing it away.

Looked a bit but can't find it ... what's the fewest rushing yards ever for a SB winner?

This game is seriously aging me. :)

That was an interesting two point conversion play.

That was a really pretty TD pass

SI

OT?

Time for the Pack to return the turnover favor... :)

Packers defense does something great (turnover), and then really lays an egg (big play on 2nd and 20 + CB whiffs on the jam at the line).

The Packers offense must have a love-hate relationship with their defense right now.

That House commerical was pretty good.

That House commerical was pretty good.

Most of the House commercials have been, I think

SI

On one hand, I really hate the Steelers, but the Packers are a tough team to get excited about. Aaron Rodgers doesn't even look like he wants to be there. After the Steelers just scored, someone basically had to go console him, even though he's up by 3.

And as I'm typing this, they still refuse to run the ball. I feel like I'm watching the Eagles.

First down! Now RUN THE FUCKING BALL. Act like you know how to play with a lead.

What a throw

There ya go. You have this bruising back who's been great for you during the playoffs. See how that works?

Packers have to think touchdown. A FG will only clinch their fate with a Pittsburgh comeback!

On one hand, I really hate the Steelers, but the Packers are a tough team to get excited about. Aaron Rodgers doesn't even look like he wants to be there. After the Steelers just scored, someone basically had to go console him, even though he's up by 3.

And as I'm typing this, they still refuse to run the ball. I feel like I'm watching the Eagles.

Crap, if the Packers win Reid will point to this game as a reason he doesn't need to run...

So if the Pack scores, does Rodgers do the belt motion?

Tricky situation here. You need to put 7 on the board. Next 2 plays are absolutely critical.

Packers have to think touchdown. A FG will only clinch their fate with a Pittsburgh comeback!

It would be classic Madden "you scored too quickly!" if they come away with 3 in this spot.

Can't stand Big Ben, but I'd put money on him winning this game.

Jordy Nelson, Don Beebe you are not.

Key thing here... can they make the kickoff last more than 7 seconds so they essentially blow the 2 minute warning?

Hard to believe that they left so much time on the clock.

So if the Pack scores, does Rodgers do the belt motion?

Well, I meant a TD.

Time for Green Bay defense to come up with another great play.

That's what they're due for, right? They keep switching from great plays to massive screw ups.

So...my wife has Pack 1 Steelers 5 in her block pool at work.
Either Steelers come back and win this, or we just got some $$$.

It's amazing how many football players just don't understand situations. While the guy was fighting for extra yards, there goes the 2 minute warning.

Down to a minute already. Ward should have dropped that pass. It was only 4 yards and it took 20 seconds off the clock.

Game over

YES! Screw you Steelers!

oh well. at least the Packers are a small town team I guess.

Thank you Packers for not making my life a living hell.

oh well. at least the Packers are a small town team I guess.
Even as a Steelers fan I agree. Hard to hate the Pack.

Happy to see Aaron Rodgers and Donald Driver get a Super Bowl win.

OH MY. That was an incredible game. Hats off to the Steelers, they played a helluva game.

YES! Screw you Steelers!
These are my favorite posts.

My team isn't good enough, so I'll hate another team that is.

Good job, Packers (and fans).

Hate to lose, but the Packers are a good team and a good story.

BTW, I haven't followed all of the NFL threads, but has anyone else made the Ryan Howard (the Office version) and Aaron Rodgers connection yet? :)

Thank you Packers for not making my life a living hell.

Oh, just wait until the Pirates win the World Series next year!!!

Favre who?

These are my favorite posts.

My team isn't good enough, so I'll hate another team that is.

Nah, it's not that at all. I agree that my team isn't good enough, it's just that I live in an area that for some reason is Eagles/Steelers dividing line in PA. Lot's of less than gracious Steeler fans at work that I won't have to deal with tomorrow.

Trust me, I hear it all the time.

On my plane flight home the destination for the flight next to me was Green Bay, WI.