Ravens/Patriots are getting after it. [popcorn]
Tiz a good one so far.
Tied up on a great play.
Former Dolphins coach Don Shula took a shot at Bill Belichick in an interview with the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, calling the Patriots coach “Beli-cheat.â€
GO PATS GO
BAM!!! [thumbsup]
Can't believe Ravens blew it
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on January 10, 2015, 05:29:48 PM
Can't believe Ravens blew it
They didn't, they just got beat by Tommy.
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 10, 2015, 05:30:57 PM
They didn't, they just got beat by Tommy.
That they did.
One of the best games I've ever seen...regardless of who won.
Quote from: ducpainter on January 10, 2015, 05:39:13 PM
That they did.
One of the best games I've ever seen...regardless of who won.
He surpassed Montana for most TD's in playoff games, [bow_down] and they're the first team ever to come back from two separate 14 point deficits. [clap]
Quote from: lazylightnin717 on January 10, 2015, 05:29:48 PM
Can't believe Ravens blew it
While I didn't like it, using that timeout at the last minute was pretty smart, almost worked out.
Baltimore outplayed them...hands down.
The Pats had no pass rush, and couldn't stop the run and the still won.
Quote from: ducpainter on January 10, 2015, 05:48:02 PM
Baltimore outplayed them...hands down.
The Pats had no pass rush, and couldn't stop the run and the still won.
I don't buy it. Had they, they would have won the game. You have to play till the fat pregnant dog hums.
Wow! How about the Seahawks.
Quote from: LMT on January 10, 2015, 08:06:11 PM
Wow! How about the Seahawks.
They're on a roll now.
Game On!!!!!! [popcorn]
Dallas ain't make the beast with two backsing around
Suvk it Jerry. :-*
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7581/16254648081_3ee1ce8c01.jpg)
Forget those other teams-just a massive competition to see who gets to be second to the Patriots.
Go Pats!
It's ok Gomer you can play golf with your brother, he's not working either. :D
I never realized Harbaugh was a baby...
http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12150444/2014-15-nfl-playoffs-league-says-new-england-patriots-substitutions-vs-baltimore-ravens-legal (http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12150444/2014-15-nfl-playoffs-league-says-new-england-patriots-substitutions-vs-baltimore-ravens-legal)
Yeah he's been whining about that since he called a timeout for an explanation.
Harbaugh got schooled by the Master.
Go Pats!
Brady... youGO girl! [laugh]
Quote from: Ducatamount on January 11, 2015, 06:55:36 PM
Harbaugh got schooled by the Master.
Go Pats!
Brady... youGO girl! [laugh]
Jimmy Johnson said today, he doesn't know what the problem is, that he used run that play in HS. :D
You would think Harbaugh would have figured out by now that offensive formations are usually about deception. [roll]
Happy Denver lost.
Bring the pain today Pats. [evil]
Go discount double check
I think it's time to watch the Pack get beat.
Go Seahawks!
Quote from: ducpainter on January 18, 2015, 11:48:11 AM
I think it's time to watch the Pack get beat.
Save that for the real big game.
I think the seahawks plan is for Rodgers to spend so much time out on the field that he gets tired.
Quote from: Grampa on January 18, 2015, 01:07:25 PM
I think the seahawks plan is for Rodgers to spend so much time out on the field that he gets tired.
[laugh]
Quote from: Grampa on January 18, 2015, 01:07:25 PM
I think the seahawks plan is for Rodgers to spend so much time out on the field that he gets tired.
I think it's Tampa Bay dressed up as the Seahawks.
[clap] [popcorn]
Awesome game
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 18, 2015, 03:18:18 PM
[clap] [popcorn]
Way to go Hawks! Back to the Super Bowl!!!!!!!!!!!
What a last drive. Great football indeed.
Go horsies
I'm not laughing anymore.
That was crazy
Great game. Carroll is still a douchebag.
Quote from: hbliam on January 18, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
Great game. Carroll is still a douchebag.
You mean winning douchbag.
Quote from: spolic on January 18, 2015, 04:27:19 PM
You mean winning douchbag.
yes thats why it sux even worse,
Patriots are methodical
How did the Colts get to the AFC game again? WTF. Whoopin!
Whatever...SEAHAWKS!!! ;D
Quote from: Triple J on January 18, 2015, 06:17:41 PM
How did the Colts get to the AFC game again? WTF.
Whatever...SEAHAWKS!!! ;D
Lucks 2014 stats TDS 40
INT 16
YDS 4,761
RTG 96.5
Russell Wilson. TDS 20
INT 7
YDS 3,475
RTG 90
Well, they have a QB. Time to start building a defense. Soon to be 45-7
Boooooooo
oh well I hate both teams, maybe they'll be some hockey on
Has Carroll's douchbaggery been discussed?
It has?
Well it can't be over-stated. [laugh]
We lost 45-7 because...
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000460728/article/nfl-looking-into-pats-possible-use-of-deflated-balls (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000460728/article/nfl-looking-into-pats-possible-use-of-deflated-balls)
I hate the Colts for forcing me to pick between the Pats or the Hawks.
As someone who lives on the other side of the world from NFL games, can someone explain this?
Assuming the Pats did have under inflated balls for use in the game, how do they manage to keep them for themselves. Doesn't the other team use balls from the same pool when they are on offence? Its only an advantage if you keep it to yourself right? Or does each team use their own supply? I've not picked up on the answer from watching games.
Each team supplys their own. Kickers also have specific balls.
Balls are switched out frequently. The colts intercepted one of Brady's passes, and that's how it was discovered.
It's not a new form of gaining an advantage, so I'm confused as to why the refs don't supply the balls, same as in baseball.
I don't even think Belicheck cares about being fined. They won the game and I read they might be fined $25000. This is nothing for Kraft. Now other coaches will be trying to figure out what he might do next to gain an edge which will divert focus and energy from their normal game plan. He is the master of head games.
I agree about having balls provided by the ref's.
Footballs have been 'doctored' forever, nothing to see here, move along.
This is a lot of discussions about "firm balls". Anyway, I think we all agree that the worst that will happen is that they will get fined. the league can now go back to trying to figure out where else the Pats are cheating.
Quote from: duccarlos on January 22, 2015, 07:59:21 AM
This is a lot of discussions about "firm balls". Anyway, I think we all agree that the worst that will happen is that they will get fined. the league can now go back to trying to figure out where else the Pats are cheating.
'If you're not cheating you're not trying, if you get caught you're not trying hard enough'
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 22, 2015, 08:09:55 AM
'If you're not cheating you're not trying, if you get caught you're not trying hard enough'
It's not only the Pats... ;)
http://deadspin.com/an-entire-seahawks-scandal-arose-and-died-in-20-minutes-1681121065 (http://deadspin.com/an-entire-seahawks-scandal-arose-and-died-in-20-minutes-1681121065)
Legal formation though.
Using under-pressure balls isn't legal (although I doubt it made any difference...that was a beating).
The ball issue is the league's problem. The rule that offenses provide their own game balls, and don't use each others during the game, is absurd and encourages cheating. I can't believe that all of the balls for a game aren't just thrown into a bin together and picked at random.
If people only gave this big a shit about the type of peanut butter they purchase.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12210318/chris-canty-baltimore-ravens-says-new-england-patriots-habitual-line-steppers (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12210318/chris-canty-baltimore-ravens-says-new-england-patriots-habitual-line-steppers)
http://www.quickmeme.com/img/b0/b0df6284a86e1c3d6c55668fb3796d276db2ff7105dec439209dcbedf71646ca.jpg (http://www.quickmeme.com/img/b0/b0df6284a86e1c3d6c55668fb3796d276db2ff7105dec439209dcbedf71646ca.jpg)
Quote from: Triple J on January 22, 2015, 10:39:48 AM
Legal formation though.
Using under-pressure balls isn't legal (although I doubt it made any difference...that was a beating).
The ball issue is the league's problem. The rule that offenses provide their own game balls, and don't use each others during the game, is absurd and encourages cheating. I can't believe that all of the balls for a game aren't just thrown into a bin together and picked at random.
Not legal the way I read it. Rule changed in '09...rule 6-1-3c
One player has to be outside the numbers on each side.
I agree about the ball rules...that's just stupid.
Quote from: ducpainter on January 22, 2015, 11:17:30 AM
Not legal the way I read it. Rule changed in '09...rule 6-1-3c
One player has to be outside the numbers on each side.
I agree about the ball rules...that's just stupid.
One person was outside of the numbers on each side. The rule doesn't state that only one person can be outside the numbers, just that one must be outside the numbers. Hawks have 4 outside the numbers on the right side. There is no rule against bunching the players outside the number line (apparently there used to be). Legal.
(https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/jyGkhppQuqeZ2g-OXYjSNx0ee6M=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3329436/B79ydkTIQAAcnyL.0.0.jpg)
Per the rulebook: "At least 4 players of the kicking team must be on each side of the kicker. At least three players must be lined up outside each inbounds line, one of whom must be outside the yard-line number."
I guess 'outside' leaves room for perspective J. ;D
Sean Peyton lost an entire season over bounty-gate. I'm not a Pats fan, but I HAD a great deal of respect for Bellicek and Brady. Now I am losing that respect. I'd like to see Billy boy serve a suspension of 8 regular season games and the Super Bowl.
He's already been caught cheating twice. How many times were there when he cheated but didn't get caught? ???
Quote from: ducpainter on January 22, 2015, 03:27:02 PM
I guess 'outside' leaves room for perspective J. ;D
Maybe...doesn't matter though. They didn't get the on-sides kick because of the formation, they got it because the Packers guy went for the ball instead of blocking per his assignment. Whatever...take a seat Rodgers! ;D
Quote from: Triple J on January 22, 2015, 04:29:47 PM
<snip> they got it because the Packers guy went for the ball instead of blocking per his assignment. ;D
Warren Zevon - Excitable Boy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJefPK_UkdM#)
;D
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/940D1574-05A6-45DB-A73E-759A083AF663.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/940D1574-05A6-45DB-A73E-759A083AF663.jpg.html)
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 22, 2015, 05:34:41 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7503/16343668962_5428e35daa.jpg)
Pic no longer available
I'm seeing it Carlos. ???
Nope. No pic here.
EDIT: Now seen.
I posted the URL on the browser, but still can't see it. Might be a permissions on Flicker.
If I right click on the pic and 'copy image location and then 'pasteandgo' in FF it goes to the pic.
Dunno other than kopf is getting pissed at flickr. ;D
How about this?
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7537/15728219103_e64c65bdc1_o.jpg)
Quote from: ducpainter on January 23, 2015, 07:23:08 AM
How about this?
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7537/15728219103_e64c65bdc1_o.jpg)
That one worked.
Jimmy Kimmel said the ref's became suspicious when Brady folded the ball in thirds and put it in his pocket for later. [laugh]
You would almost think there is no other news worth reporting this last week...
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/01/17/mother-douses-baby-with-fluid-burns-her-alive-on-nj-road/ (http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/01/17/mother-douses-baby-with-fluid-burns-her-alive-on-nj-road/)
http://www.boston.com/health/2015/01/20/brigham-and-women-hospital-was-ready-prepared-respond-shooting/wiAwKzOoNzkGNJmJdF90GM/story.html (http://www.boston.com/health/2015/01/20/brigham-and-women-hospital-was-ready-prepared-respond-shooting/wiAwKzOoNzkGNJmJdF90GM/story.html)
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/14/indianapolis-colts-josh-mcnary-charged-rape (http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/14/indianapolis-colts-josh-mcnary-charged-rape)
http://time.com/3679079/patriots-under-inflated-balls-deflategate-nfl-scandal/ (http://time.com/3679079/patriots-under-inflated-balls-deflategate-nfl-scandal/)
:P
Quote from: ducpainter on January 22, 2015, 10:02:39 AM
It's not only the Pats... ;)
http://deadspin.com/an-entire-seahawks-scandal-arose-and-died-in-20-minutes-1681121065 (http://deadspin.com/an-entire-seahawks-scandal-arose-and-died-in-20-minutes-1681121065)
Pete Carroll is a cheater of the highest caliber. I don't give two flips about the deflated ball crap.
Everyone 'cheats' one way or another to gain an advantage in almost every form of human competition. Nothing new.
Quote from: hbliam on January 23, 2015, 07:11:03 PM
Pete Carroll is a cheater of the highest caliber. I don't give two flips about the deflated ball crap.
How so? I don't see it in the NFL. College, sure. But if you think there is ANY successful big name Div. I school that isn't breaking NCAA rules then you're crazy.
http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/corporate/media/news/story.cfm?a_id=371 (http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/corporate/media/news/story.cfm?a_id=371)
Quote from: Ducatamount on January 24, 2015, 07:47:46 AM
http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/corporate/media/news/story.cfm?a_id=371 (http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/corporate/media/news/story.cfm?a_id=371)
I was thinking the same.
If the balls were inflated to 12.5 lbs in a 72 degree equipment room at the 50 degree game temp they'd be 2-4 lbs lower if the same rule of thumb applies to a football.
Quote from: Triple J on January 23, 2015, 09:37:14 PM
How so? I don't see it in the NFL. College, sure. But if you think there is ANY successful big name Div. I school that isn't breaking NCAA rules then you're crazy.
...and if you think any NFL team isn't doing the same...then you are too. :-*
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/100145/seahawks-lead-in-ped-bans-under-carroll (http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/100145/seahawks-lead-in-ped-bans-under-carroll)
Players should be fined for 'Not' using ped's.
Quote from: Ducatamount on January 24, 2015, 07:47:46 AM
http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/corporate/media/news/story.cfm?a_id=371 (http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/corporate/media/news/story.cfm?a_id=371)
I can attest to this...every fall when it gets cold.
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 24, 2015, 09:22:13 AM
Players should be fined for 'Not' using ped's.
They are-they get what's called "second string wages".
Quote from: Satellite smithy on January 24, 2015, 11:11:25 AM
They are-they get what's called "second string wages".
[laugh]
Quote from: Satellite smithy on January 24, 2015, 11:11:25 AM
They are-they get what's called "second string wages".
I'll take it, what the league minimum these days ??/ of course they're gonna be used (PED) EVEN BY THE SECOND STRING which in todays multiple situational package lineup deal means everyone plays some and ALL jobs are one the line
looked it up base minimum for a rookie is 450,000 and thats just base, no signing bonus or preformance incentives, no wonder kids ,even in high school, are using PEDS, how many opprotunities are some of these guys gonna have in their lifetime to make that much LEGALLY
Quote from: ducpainter on January 24, 2015, 07:52:48 AM
If the balls were inflated to 12.5 lbs in a 72 degree equipment room at the 50 degree game temp they'd be 2-4 lbs lower if the same rule of thumb applies to a football.
Sounds reasonable, except the Colts balls weren't low on pressure. Depends where they were originally tested for pressure though. You'd think they'd all be tested in similar conditions (i.e., outdoor or indoor).
Quote from: ducpainter on January 24, 2015, 07:52:48 AM
...and if you think any NFL team isn't doing the same...then you are too. :-*
Ya, I'm sure you're right.
Quote from: Satellite smithy on January 24, 2015, 11:11:25 AM
They are-they get what's called "second string wages".
[laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: Triple J on January 24, 2015, 04:16:07 PM
Sounds reasonable, except the Colts balls weren't low on pressure. Depends where they were originally tested for pressure though. You'd think they'd all be tested in similar conditions (i.e., outdoor or indoor).
I dont think the rules specify, I think thats what Belechek meant by following the letter of the law, He tested inside (and likely to the lowest measurement), the colts tested outside, so the obvious would be he knew the pressure would drop, another example of NFL rules that are unclear and vague
Quote from: Triple J on January 24, 2015, 04:16:07 PM
Sounds reasonable, except the Colts balls weren't low on pressure. Depends where they were originally tested for pressure though. You'd think they'd all be tested in similar conditions (i.e., outdoor or indoor).
Also remember the refs signed off on the first ball.
When did the Colts bring the under inflated ball to the refs? Couple hours later? It would take a while for the temperature of the ball and the pressure to drop.
If the rule doesn't specify where the pressure is measured then the Pats followed the rule.
Quote from: stonemaster on January 25, 2015, 03:12:23 AM
I dont think the rules specify, I think thats what Belechek meant by following the letter of the law, He tested inside (and likely to the lowest measurement), the colts tested outside, so the obvious would be he knew the pressure would drop, another example of NFL rules that are unclear and vague
smart navigation of the barriers.
actually the locker room is where they are done so that explanation doesnt get it, they cheated pure and simple
Quote from: stonemaster on January 25, 2015, 01:46:30 PM
actually the locker room is where they are done so that explanation doesnt get it, they cheated pure and simple
What's the temperature in the locker room?
here's the best analysis i have found on the subject, from a scientific perspective, quite interesting actually
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ainissa-g-ramirez-phd/deflated-footballs_b_6541824.html?utm_hp_ref=science (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ainissa-g-ramirez-phd/deflated-footballs_b_6541824.html?utm_hp_ref=science)
'This is not Nam, there are rules'
http://youtu.be/3vB9U2hx6Qg (http://youtu.be/3vB9U2hx6Qg)
Quote from: stonemaster on January 25, 2015, 03:06:22 PM
here's the best analysis i have found on the subject, from a scientific perspective, quite interesting actually
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ainissa-g-ramirez-phd/deflated-footballs_b_6541824.html?utm_hp_ref=science (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ainissa-g-ramirez-phd/deflated-footballs_b_6541824.html?utm_hp_ref=science)
Sooo...
Mr. Wizard...what was the pressure of the under inflated balls?
Quote from: ducpainter on January 25, 2015, 04:57:19 PM
Sooo...
Mr. Wizard...what was the pressure of the under inflated balls?
It's been stated that 11 of the 12 balls were at least 2 psi below regulations.
I have no idea what happened, but the reason we're dealing with this is because the NFL's policy on game balls is f'ing stupid. Allowing offenses to supply their own balls is just asking for controversy. Brady is a great QB, regardless of what happened and Belicheck is a great coach...maybe the best of all-time.
Go Hawks though! ;D
Another good debunking article:
http://www.businessinsider.com/cold-weather-patriots-balls-deflate-2015-1 (http://www.businessinsider.com/cold-weather-patriots-balls-deflate-2015-1)
As we all know accurate air pressure gauges are difficult to find so maybe that was the problem. :D
Quote from: Triple J on January 25, 2015, 05:02:53 PM
It's been stated that 11 of the 12 balls were at least 2 psi below regulations.
I have no idea what happened, but the reason we're dealing with this is because the NFL's policy on game balls is f'ing stupid. Allowing offenses to supply their own balls is just asking for controversy. Brady is a great QB, regardless of what happened and Belicheck is a great coach...maybe the best of all-time.
a) I agree that allowing each team to provide their own ball is just asking for controversy.
2) I think that the balls in question were 2 psi below the "maximum" allowable......so that would make them 1 psi below the minimum? Right?
Asking for clarity, because it seems like the reporting on this subject is.....inflationary?
Quote from: Triple J on January 25, 2015, 05:02:53 PM
It's been stated that 11 of the 12 balls were at least 2 psi below regulations.
I have no idea what happened, but the reason we're dealing with this is because the NFL's policy on game balls is f'ing stupid. Allowing offenses to supply their own balls is just asking for controversy. Brady is a great QB, regardless of what happened and Belicheck is a great coach...maybe the best of all-time.
Go Hawks though! ;D
Another good debunking article:
http://www.businessinsider.com/cold-weather-patriots-balls-deflate-2015-1 (http://www.businessinsider.com/cold-weather-patriots-balls-deflate-2015-1)
If the rules don't state at what temperature the balls need to be inflated. Put 'em in a 120 degree room, fill 'em, test 'em, wander out like nothing happened.
I can't blame anyone for following the "What Would Smokey Yunick Do" approach. It's how I got tossed from the annual Stirling Engine speed test in college. [evil]
Good ole Smokey. [thumbsup]
Kinda like lane splitting, it's NOT illegal. [evil]
Quote from: herm on January 26, 2015, 07:06:41 PM
2) I think that the balls in question were 2 psi below the "maximum" allowable......so that would make them 1 psi below the minimum? Right?
I don't know for sure, but that isn't what the article said. It said at least 2 psi below regulations...which would be 10.5 psi or less.
they are now looking at a locker room attendant
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/26/deflategate-locker-room-attendant_n_6549608.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/26/deflategate-locker-room-attendant_n_6549608.html)
Well of course there'll be a paid off scapegoat.
Probably the same guy who normally pissed clean for the athletes but took up drugs recently.
I wonder if as big a to do will be made out of the super bowl?
Quote from: ducpainter on January 27, 2015, 03:36:25 AM
I wonder if as big a to do will be made out of the super bowl?
Ducati is making a Hyper?
Quote from: stonemaster on January 26, 2015, 08:05:29 PM
they are now looking at a locker room attendant
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/26/deflategate-locker-room-attendant_n_6549608.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/26/deflategate-locker-room-attendant_n_6549608.html)
he was last seen near the grassy knoll with a pump needle.
Quote from: ducpainter on January 27, 2015, 03:36:25 AM
I wonder if as big a to do will be made out of the super bowl?
What is this "super bowl" you speak of?
Quote from: duccarlos on January 27, 2015, 07:38:53 AM
What is this "super bowl" you speak of?
It's one of those fancy new toilets that'll flush a bucket of golf balls. I think Kohler makes it.
hahaha funny guys, I needed a good laugh today
Quote from: Satellite smithy on January 27, 2015, 07:50:12 AM
It's one of those fancy new toilets that'll flush a bucket of golf balls. I think Kohler makes it.
now you gonna explain what a golf ball is [cheeky]
On a related note....Richard Sherman punched Tiger in the tooof.
more soft balls
NSFW
http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=52620 (http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=52620)
Quote from: Satellite smithy on January 27, 2015, 07:50:12 AM
It's one of those fancy new toilets that'll flush a bucket of golf balls. I think Kohler makes it.
New toilets are not capable of flushing a pint of piss without clogging, let alone anything solid..........
I swear, I make the beast with two backsing HATE "low flush" technology.
In positive NFL news one of the Green Bay Packers recently got himself a new dog.
(http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/54bc4af26bb3f77b2bfa7c92/fumble-onside.gif)
(http://new4.fjcdn.com/gifs/Whoops+uh+just+stretching_b1c385_5434151.gif)
[laugh]
hey Marshawn, why are you here?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP8UoBUm1sY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP8UoBUm1sY)
I'm here just to read the comments on youtube...
You like that?
Always amazes me.
The NFL should not be forcing guys to do interviews. 99% of the players will be happy to stand in front of mics this week.
I absolutely love it when Marshawn make the beast with two backss with the 'league' in these forced interviews.
Quote from: Satellite smithy on January 26, 2015, 08:15:27 PM
Well of course there'll be a paid off scapegoat.
Probably the same guy who normally pissed clean for the athletes but took up drugs recently.
speaking scapegoats
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/28/usc-deflategate_n_6562964.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/28/usc-deflategate_n_6562964.html)
The lone airsoft gunman theory.....or maybe a terrorist on an air jihad.
Congrats to the Pats. I told my neighbor they wold win 24-20. I guess I was slightly off.
Petey should be flogged for that call. WTF?
Quote from: duccarlos on February 02, 2015, 06:32:37 AM
Congrats to the Pats. I told my neighbor they wold win 24-20. I guess I was slightly off.
Petey should be flogged for that call. WTF?
I think the call represented the respect he has for the Pats and their ability to move the ball down field in a short period of time.
If they had just pounded it in it would have given the Pats the ball with time on the clock.
He was playing 4 downs to kill the clock.
Then run slow...just don't throw the ball into a pack-o-pats.
Quote from: Grampa on February 02, 2015, 07:46:52 AM
Then run slow...just don't throw the ball into a pack-o-pats.
Sactly! You run the ball and force NE to use a timeout.
Quote from: ducpainter on February 02, 2015, 06:39:42 AM
I think the call represented the respect he has for the Pats and their ability to move the ball down field in a short period of time.
If they had just pounded it in it would have given the Pats the ball with time on the clock.
He was playing 4 downs to kill the clock.
He admitted he was playing for 3rd and 4th down, when they planned to run.
Still a terrible call. Would have been better to get stopped on a 2nd down run anyway. They overthought it and tried to outsmart the Pats...which is definitely a sign of the respect he had for their offense, as well as defense.
Butler made a hell of a play too. That can't be understated. He really had a great game overall. Even his play on the crazy catch before was fantastic...it was just luck that the receiver caught the ball.
I don't think Brady deserved the MVP. He had a good game, but threw 2 picks. I think Adelmann (sp??) or Butler should have gotten it.
Great game either way. Seahawk injuries were capitalized on by the Pats...good football by them.
Completely agree...
Brady shouldn't have won MVP.
...and if it wasn't for the pick we'd all be talking about Hearses' catch.
...and why Lane left the game in the 1st! :o [puke]
Scroll down quick if you don't want to see...
Ouch!!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11082_10152589950676022_1204418411597550752_n.jpg?oh=27a71958014e1d6acc1afa788dcf9c57&oe=555AF1ED&__gda__=1433337900_672fe05f9f5f4d49cc85a679934bf31d)
That looks fake.
I agree...but it isn't.
Watch the slow motion video at this link (3rd one). He was moving from the right to left quickly, and the photo just caught the worst moment.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/jeremy-lane-victimizes-tom-brady-with-early-int-but-hurt-on-play-235751596.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/jeremy-lane-victimizes-tom-brady-with-early-int-but-hurt-on-play-235751596.html)
They had his arm wrapped in some sort of compression sleeve when they carted him off like they were trying to immobilize it.
Now I see why.
I wasn't saying that it was fake, just that it looked fake. The Hawks had a whole bunch of issues with injuries.
Interestingly, Lynch actually answered a reporters question after the game when asked if he was surprised he didn't get the ball. He said, "No, it's a team game". Disappointed in the outcome for sure, but not angry at the call.
Seattle has reportedly offered him a huge contract. I really hope he takes it, as he's a good guy, and his coaches/teammates love him. The team really revolves around him. If he sticks around the Hawks will be knocking on the door for the next few years (barring injuries of course).
Damn I broke my left wrist (both radius and ulna) two years ago. That's one painful injury.
(https://i.imgur.com/74Fw7Bi.jpg)
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] As a Niner fan, I approve of that video. ^^^
Quote from: ducpainter on February 02, 2015, 08:59:15 AM
Completely agree...
Brady shouldn't have won MVP.
...and if it wasn't for the pick we'd all be talking about Hearses' catch.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/02/03/patriots-tom-brady-gives-super-bowl-mvp-truck-to-malcolm-butler/ (http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/02/03/patriots-tom-brady-gives-super-bowl-mvp-truck-to-malcolm-butler/)
Good for Butler, probably the most notable play of his career.
Brady should got a slap for his play mid game. ;D
Quote from: red baron on February 04, 2015, 06:38:50 AM
Good for Butler, probably the most notable play of his career.
Brady should got a slap for his play mid game. ;D
How could it not be...
an undrafted rookie in the Super Bowl and he makes the play to win the game? ;)
Wow! He gave the guy a $20K truck. Why couldn't Brady give him one of his Ferraris?
Quote from: duccarlos on February 04, 2015, 07:19:45 AM
Wow! He gave the guy a $20K truck. Why couldn't Brady give him one of his Ferraris?
The kid can't afford the maintenance on a Ferrari. ;D
...and when when was the last time a new truck was under 20K...
were you even born? ;D
It was over $40k chump change for Tommy, but a cool gesture. I think the vanity plate on it should read 'PICKED'
[laugh]...or maybe "SB INT" 8)
Boston fans - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feuNeJewzDohttps (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feuNeJewzDohttps)