Nfl 2011-2012

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Don't ever beat the Giants in the regular season. They always win their playoff rematches.

Well, everybody. That was an unexpectedly long and enjoyable season. Shame it had to end like this.
 
jveezy said:
Don't ever beat the Giants in the regular season. They always win their playoff rematches.

Well, everybody. That was an unexpectedly long and enjoyable season. Shame it had to end like this.
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It was an awesome game by the 49ers too mate. At all times it was 'Thou shalt not pass' by both teams. I hope we win against the Pats.

Good job and a great season for you guys. Things will only get better for you. You need better wide receivers IMO
 
mjs020294 said:
The play offs have be great this year.
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some of the games have. In particular the two yesterday and the 49ers/Saints last week. the others I can't even recall right now.

disappointed it's not the 49ers/Ravens, not because of the Harbaughs, just for me it'd be more interesting. and I really don't like the Patriots.
 
Wittmann45 said:
Yeah, like the Cardinals a few years back...

Should a 9-7 even be making the playoffs?
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Why not? They've shown they can beat both 14-2 and 13-3 at their building. Seems like they've earned it to me.

EDIT: sorry 15-1 Green Bay
 
I don't mind 9-7s in the playoffs but I don't agree on them hosting a playoff game based on winning a weak division while a club with a better record must play on the road as they were unfortunate to play in a division with a top seed or whatnot (i.e. Denver hosting Pittsburgh - utter joke).

However, I am totally against a club with a sub .500 record in the playoffs, like Seattle in 2010. And spare me they beat the Saints crap.
 
I agree with the hosting of a play off game point. They should see 1-5 and highest seed hosts.
 
Cali Red said:
I agree with the hosting of a play off game point. They should see 1-5 and highest seed hosts.
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so change something that's been nothing short of great in one of the best run leagues in the world? what if a division is competitive and the winner is 9-7 - see giants and doesn't get a home game. so atlanta with a better record but as we saw no team to compete in the long haul getting a home game , win your div get a home game. and yes the nfl is happy to have two east coast teams in it the left coast doesn't give a shit or there'd be a team in lala land.
 
The left coast gives plenty of shits. LA doesn't, and right now the entire state is in one of the biggest budget crises ever, so it's not exactly easy to work out the stadium deals necessary to bring a team back.

I'm fine with home field advantage in wild card rounds going either way. I believe the NBA gives home court to the team with the better record. Different league, obviously, and seven games, but it's worth considering.
 
utdalltheway said:
some of the games have. In particular the two yesterday and the 49ers/Saints last week. the others I can't even recall right now.

disappointed it's not the 49ers/Ravens, not because of the Harbaughs, just for me it'd be more interesting. and I really don't like the Patriots.
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You don't remember the Broncos vs Steelers?
 
I didn't see that game. I tend to watch NFL as the season comes to a close when it's all on the line but even then don't catch all the playoffs. sounds like it was a good game.
 
Gronk hasn't been able to practice yet, according to his dad he has an ankle sprain. Really hope he is close to 100% for the SB otherwise I don't fancy the Pars chances at all.
 
Giants will win Super Bowl XLVI, predicts

Impressive predictions there:

- Super Bowl XLV
Madden: Steelers, 24, Packers, 20
Actual score: Packer, 31, Steelers, 25

- Super Bowl XLIV
Madden: Saints 35, Colts 31
Actual score: Saints 31, Colts 17

- Super Bowl XLIII
Madden: Steelers 28, Cardinals 24
Actual score: Steelers 27, Cardinals 23

- Super Bowl XLII
Madden: Patriots 38, Giants 30
Actual score: Giants 17, Patriots 14

- Super Bowl XLI
Madden: Colts 38, Bears 27
Actual score: Colts 29, Bears 17

- Super Bowl XL
Madden: Steelers 24, Seahawks 19
Actual score: Steelers 21, Seahawks 10

- Super Bowl XXXIX
Madden: Patriots 47, Eagles 31
Actual score: Patriots 24, Eagles 21

- Super Bowl XXXVIII
Madden: Patriots 23, Panthers 20
Actual Score: Patriots 32, Panthers 29
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Anyone know who the host broadcaster is for the Superbowl? As long as it's not Fox I'm happy, can't stand their coverage.
 
Still no practice for the Gronk. Really not looking good for him and without him fully fit there will be even more pressure on Welker and Hernandez to get open.

Also I hope Belichick has a plan that doesn't involve Edelman to stop Cruz.
 
That is not surprising. He has been nothing short of brilliant this season.

I can't wait for the game to start. Tom Brady is my favorite quarterback but I like the Giants a little more than I like New England because NY is my favorite city.
 
Heart says the Pats will win but the head thinks Giants will be too strong. A lot will depend on how fit Gronk is and if we can stop NYs receivers. I hope I'm wrong but I think it'll be a 27-24 Giants win.

I also do not expect much from the half-time show but I do not think it will be as bad as the debacle from last year.
 
to pile on ha rooney's post.

Hope the jints win as a fan but i want a good game won on merit not a feck up by the other team. my wife is a big pats fan and i have to be semi respectful in my enthusiasm as it could be costly if i go OTT. the couch is kinda comfy.

Will not watch half time show - they've been shit for years. the who were a fecking disgrace. sounded like townsend's guitar was falling down stairs!

close game - if the jints can pressure brady if not he'll feck them up. not one for usually having two shit games in a row.
 
Hello you lot, I only started getting into this NFL stuff recently and have found it pretty enjoyable. Much of it still goes over my head sometimes but I quite like it. Last year was the first superbowl I ever watched (watched it on catch up not live) and it was cracking, loved it. Watching it live this year for the first time and looking forward to it, the yanks sure do know how to put on a good show!
 
Welcome, iSparks. Hope you enjoy it.

I was dead set on the Giants winning, but after what happened to Tiquan Underwood, no matter how much sense it makes from a roster perspective, I feel like I absolutely cannot cheer for the Pats on this one.

Giants 37 - Pats 17
 
Cheers jveezy! The NFL has had quite a bit of promotion here in the UK in recent years with games in wembley and what not. The only issue is time zone differences, the superbowl here runs from 11pm to 4am so unless you have an interest not many people will watch it but the viewing figures were high for it in the UK last year and more people were talking about it too. I dont have a team as such yet but I would like to see the Patriots win this mainly as I have followed their progress more so than the Giants.
 
jveezy said:
Welcome, iSparks. Hope you enjoy it.

I was dead set on the Giants winning, but after what happened to Tiquan Underwood, no matter how much sense it makes from a roster perspective, I feel like I absolutely cannot cheer for the Pats on this one.

Giants 37 - Pats 17
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You have to laugh really. He's sat at home with this shaved in the back of his head

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iSparky said:
Cheers jveezy! The NFL has had quite a bit of promotion here in the UK in recent years with games in wembley and what not. The only issue is time zone differences, the superbowl here runs from 11pm to 4am so unless you have an interest not many people will watch it but the viewing figures were high for it in the UK last year and more people were talking about it too. I dont have a team as such yet but I would like to see the Patriots win this mainly as I have followed their progress more so than the Giants.
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There's also some regional hatred here. This is Boston against New York. Much bigger deal in baseball, but still. In reality I think the Patriots have no business winning this game. They have no names at the skill positions (other than Brady of course). On the other hand, I think the Giants are a bit over rated.
 
iSparky said:
Cheers jveezy! The NFL has had quite a bit of promotion here in the UK in recent years with games in wembley and what not. The only issue is time zone differences, the superbowl here runs from 11pm to 4am so unless you have an interest not many people will watch it but the viewing figures were high for it in the UK last year and more people were talking about it too. I dont have a team as such yet but I would like to see the Patriots win this mainly as I have followed their progress more so than the Giants.
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Which surprises me, because last year's game wasn't that great and neither was the one the year before. Steelers vs Cardinals was by far the best game from beginning to end and that was uncharacteristically exciting for a Super Bowl. I think once people get past the steep learning curve, it's fun to watch, but it's hard to do when the marquee game of the year is often a bit of a dud.

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You have to laugh really. He's sat at home with this shaved in the back of his head

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I'm sure he's still got a spot on the sideline. That'd be extra callous to just send him home. If they win he'll get a ring anyways. I suppose he just won't get paid for being on the roster is the only difference, and if he was expendable enough at this point, he probably wasn't going to play in the game anyways.
 
Harsh on Underwood. Does he still get a ring if we win?

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What channel are you watching it on?

Sky Sports & BBC for UK
 
Where can I watch it in the UK?

I want to watch the build up and half time show.
 
Cali Red said:
There's also some regional hatred here. This is Boston against New York. Much bigger deal in baseball, but still. In reality I think the Patriots have no business winning this game. They have no names at the skill positions (other than Brady of course). On the other hand, I think the Giants are a bit over rated.
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See when it comes to this Im not really honed in on where the big rivalries are in NFL, so in terms of regional hatred would this be like a Man UTD v Liverpool type of intense hatred?

jveezy said:
Which surprises me, because last year's game wasn't that great and neither was the one the year before. Steelers vs Cardinals was by far the best game from beginning to end and that was uncharacteristically exciting for a Super Bowl. I think once people get past the steep learning curve, it's fun to watch, but it's hard to do when the marquee game of the year is often a bit of a dud.
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Tbh that could be a factor, most in the UK who have watched over the past year or so may not have seen what a really good game is because we we have not seen much of NFL at all, I loved last year for example but I have never seen a superbowl before that so I had no clue how it compared to previous ones

stubie1234 said:
What channel are you watching it on?

Sky Sports & BBC for UK
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BBC

Commadus said:
Where can I watch it in the UK?

I want to watch the build up and half time show.
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BBC have coverage from 10:55pm through to 4:00am
 
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