The Superbowl

[drogulus]

I haven't seen much evidence of people being in awe of the Patriots. I think (mainly because of their horrible defensive stats) they've been pretty much underrated by most -- and that's a good thing because they usually perform best as underdogs. They were definitely able to use all that attention given to Tebow this past week to their advantage.

Green-Ellis isn't Corey Dillon, but he's no slouch either. The Patriots have an incredibly diverse crew of running backs and they can move the ball on the ground when they want to. And even if they do need a blocking back (which I don't think they will), the addition of Lousaka Polite has taken care of that.

(Ernie, have you watched the Pats much this season? It seems your observations are somewhat dated.)

     Yes, I've watched at least part of every game this year, and all of several of them. I've seen some analysis on the tube that says the league is different now and teams that allow huge yardage are now prospering in the playoffs. Well yes, they are getting to the playoffs, but how deep will any team go that is at the bottom of the league at pass defense?

     So it's possible that teams should be judged differently now. Maybe. Possibly. I'll feel better if the Pats do something radical like beat a good team. If they crush the Ravens I'll change my mind.

[Szykneij]

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. The Patriots are in the Super Bowl. They escaped with a 3-point victory against Baltimore when, in the final seconds, Lee Evans dropped what should have been the winning touchdown for the Ravens and then Billy Cundiff shanked a relatively easy 32-yard field goal attempt that would have sent the game into overtime. Sterling Moore made the defensive play of the year for New England when he swatted the ball out of Evan's hands in the end zone.
  The good news for the Patriots heading to Indianapolis is that Brady didn't play all that well and they still won. General consensus has been that the Pats can't win if Brady is off his game. Today they showed they can, and Brady's not going to have two sub-par performances in a row, so look out NFC.
  The 49'ers are leading the Giants 7-0 in the game that decides the Patriots Super Bowl opponent. I think the Patriots match up better against San Francisco, but a Giants/Patriots rematch would be a more exciting pairing.

[Karl Henning]

Crush! Kill! Destroy!

[Szykneij]

... at the late night, double-feature picture show.

[drogulus]

     

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. The Patriots are in the Super Bowl. They escaped with a 3-point victory against Baltimore when, in the final seconds, Lee Evans dropped what should have been the winning touchdown for the Ravens and then Billy Cundiff shanked a relatively easy 32-yard field goal attempt that would have sent the game into overtime. Sterling Moore made the defensive play of the year for New England when he swatted the ball out of Evan's hands in the end zone.
  The good news for the Patriots heading to Indianapolis is that Brady didn't play all that well and they still won. General consensus has been that the Pats can't win if Brady is off his game. Today they showed they can, and Brady's not going to have two sub-par performances in a row, so look out NFC.
  The 49'ers are leading the Giants 7-0 in the game that decides the Patriots Super Bowl opponent. I think the Patriots match up better against San Francisco, but a Giants/Patriots rematch would be a more exciting pairing.

     It was a low scoring game and Brady was frustrated exactly the way Ravens intended, yet the Pats won. But they won because the Ravens missed 2 opportunities to win or tie the game in the last few seconds. That doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. But you're right that Brady has almost never played consecutive bad games. He's pissed that he almost blew this one and the Giants may suffer for it. Yeah, that's it. The Giants better watch out!

     Now I feel better.

[Karl Henning]

Phew!

[mahler10th]

It is on British news tonight that a rhinoceros is being used to predict the winner of the superbowl by choosing from two team-logo infested balls.  He chose the Giants.  Well, in the absence of the Green Bay packers, that stupid rhonoceros is wrong, and if I ever see it walking down the street I may knock it clean off its horny throne and have severe words about its alleigance.  I would also tell it to get the hell out of town, because there aint no rhonoceros on Gods Earth who has the sense to make a considered judgement on the matter.
I will watch and support the Patriots.  And if a rhonoceros approaches while I'm watching it, I will have to put it in the fridge.

[Karl Henning]

What, did the octopus retire?

[snyprrr]

It is on British news tonight that a rhinoceros is being used to predict the winner of the superbowl by choosing from two team-logo infested balls.  He chose the Giants.  Well, in the absence of the Green Bay packers, that stupid rhonoceros is wrong, and if I ever see it walking down the street I may knock it clean off its horny throne and have severe words about its alleigance.  I would also tell it to get the hell out of town, because there aint no rhonoceros on Gods Earth who has the sense to make a considered judgement on the matter.
I will watch and support the Patriots.  And if a rhonoceros approaches while I'm watching it, I will have to put it in the fridge.

That's an awesome fat lady there. Where can I get some pics?

[mahler10th]

What, did the octopus retire?

Oh Karl, it was served to me as a starter in a Greek restaurant, Camden Town, London, with a whole bottle of Glenfiddich and some Lamb to follow.  It correctly predicted that I would eat it, and no longer makes predictions.

That's an awesome fat lady there. Where can I get some pics?

I have no idea Snyprr.  The pic is a link from search for 'Wagner Valkyrie' in google pics.

[Karl Henning]

. . . with a whole bottle of Glenfiddich

I'm surprised you didn't eat up the rhino, too, laddie!

[mahler10th]

Go kick ass, etc, The New Scotland Patriots!!  Make mincemeat of those New York animal trough washers!

[mahler10th]

Go kick ass, etc, The New Scotland Patriots!!  Make mincemeat of those New York animal trough washers!

It is halftime and Madge the Maddonna is on stage crouching and crooning.  Now what they SHOULD do is invite The American Youth Orchestra there to bash out some great movie themes and all American anthems for the half time show.  Anyway, when all these ladies stop their bawdy antics and the guys are back out, more will be revealed...And remember, the only reason the Green Bay Packers are not in this final is becuase they used the run-up and wildcard games as training for NEXT years Superbow...

[mahler10th]

It is halftime and Madge the Maddonna is on stage crouching and crooning.  Now what they SHOULD do is invite The American Youth Orchestra there to bash out some great movie themes and all American anthems for the half time show.  Anyway, when all these ladies stop their bawdy antics and the guys are back out, more will be revealed...And remember, the only reason the Green Bay Packers are not in this final is becuase they used the run-up and wildcard games as training for NEXT years Superbow...

The NYGs won.  They are giants right enough.

[Karl Henning]

I didn't watch. Did anybody win?

[springrite]

I didn't watch. Did anybody win?

The Yankees just edged the Red Sox. Wait... wrong sport.

[Gurn Blanston]

I didn't watch. Did anybody win?

You'll know soon enough, Karl. When the parade doesn't happen in Boston...

I strongly dislike both teams, but I dislike the Patriots more, so this outcome was acceptable (barely). Hard to get behind a team in my own team's division, of course.

[Karl Henning]

D'you suppose, O Gurn, that I jinxed them by getting a cake with Go, Pats! in special icing on the top? . . .

[TheGSMoeller]

The NY Football Giants look as if they're replaying their 2008 season and playing their best football during the playoffs...

Quoting myself from a month ago, and I won $30 for the G-Men win. Being a Jets fan, my second favorite team is whomever is playing the Pats (sorry, Karl) and NY was represented so I'm pleased.

[Karl Henning]

Your grammatical delicacy is appreciated, Greg. You're right: you needed whoever there instead : )