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Tishala

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The second week of the playoffs--but let's face it, the first week really--is upon us and it's time to have some fun with opinions and comments about the games. Don't worry: there will be no Steve Bartman excuses or curses of the Bambino here, just hopes, wishes, and Monday morning quarterbacking about bad calls made against our favorite team.

I make no secrets about this: I am an expatriated Philadelphian (try saying that with a few drinks in your system) and, like any good Philly girl, I am down with my Iggles. They almost make me wanna eat scrapple, but I settle for Federal Street Pretzels and Sarcone's bread. We Philadelphians only hate two teams--Dallas and whomever the Iggles play that week. Now that Carolina annhialated the Cowgirls, I will focus my sights on the "team of destiny," the Packers.

Ahman Green will rush for about 120 yards and the Eagles blitz packages will maul Favre. Donovan McNabb will continue to prove Oxycontin addicts wrong as he takes advantage of the Pack's LBers and his former teammate (and last week's hero), Al Harris. Score: Eagles 23/Pack 13.

I also predict a close game between the Titans and the Pats. It's a shame these two have to face each other so early. I really like McNair and George, who showed me something last week. He was always impressive, but he was "heroic" (OK, not really....just football heroism) against B'more last week. N.E. has a great coach, a great defense, and really good (and cute) quarterback. These make them very attractive to me. The Pats will win.

In other news...I hope the Rams lose. Never liked them. But they will win.

I hope the Colts lose. It will be nice to know that Manning still won't have as many playoff victories as that other "great" QB, Mark Rypian.

Mocha

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My comments and opinions are in Adven's folder. Go Pats! Go Chiefs! Go Tony!

Kaili

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Brett will NOT be mauled. Maybe he/they won't win (although they SHOULD!!!!!)- but mauled? Nah.

He will be wearing the splint though.

Did you know Al Harris called...I don't know the guys name but he was on the news last night- Al Harris was backup to him. Anyway, he called him from the bench as soon as the game ended and asked him what it (the interception run) looked like on TV- he was so excited about it. The guy was laughing about seeing "dreadlocks running through Lambeau Field".

Fanny

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
<pukes>

Goddessatlaw

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Colts are going to kick the shit out of those Kansas City Chiefs and roll on all the way to the Superbowl, where Manning will not only hold up the Lombardi trophy they just won, but also the MVP award (maybe to be split with Marvelous Marvin). Tony Dungy will FINALLY crack an open-mouthed, snaggle-toothed grin (as opposed to the closed-mouth, tight lipped smile we got for beating the bejeezus out of Denver - and that's the most pleasant I've ever seen him!) and get his props for being a damned fine coach deserving of every dime he gets.

Having said that, I'm not going to say who I'm rooting for because I have the power, and if I root for them they lose. Going to play this one close to the vest.

Kaili

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
GAL swore :)

Goddessatlaw

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'd prattle off a symphony of F' words on network tv during prime time if it would make my prediction come true.

PS thanks alot for narcing on me, Kaili - now Granny's gonna come in here and lecture me. Sigh. (Assuming the position.)

Kaili

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL- I didn't give it away totally- it came up on "new messages".

Brenda1966

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, since my Broncos are expectedly out of the picture, I have to root for Favre. Whether he's throwing touchdowns or interceptions, he's always exciting to watch. My daughter's birthday party is during the game so I'll be sneaking off to see the score (so hard to schedule that January party around playoff games!).

As for the Cheifs, I hope they take a big fall.

Tishala

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 11:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kaili, Al was backup to so many players in Philly it's almost uncountable. Maybe Brian Dawkins? Harris just stayed on the team because of his special teams play. He could never win a starting job from an All-Pro.

Jagger

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My favorite team is any team that beats the Packers. Other than that I like the Patriots and the Colts.

Ladytex

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This week my favorite team is the Pats because they are playing the tennessee traitors. I like the Colts cuz I like Tony Dungy, and my dh is a Philly fan, so I'm not rooting for them, lol, just kidding Tish.

Serate

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
We'll be watching football because NASCAR doesn't start till next month. *L* I usually cheer for whomever my fiance wants to lose. SO I'll bring that philosophy here. Seems like not many here like the Chiefs, AND I just recently moved to Southern Indiana, so
GO KANSAS CITY CHIEFS.

hehehehehehehehe

Fluff

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm happy Joe Gibbs is coming back to help our sorry team.

PS- I can't stand the Cowboys and I'm glad they're outta the runnings.

Kaili

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There are people who don't like the Packers? Really? How is that possible? They're just so....nice :) Brett is like a little boy- so fun to watch.

*shaking head in disbelieve*

There really are people who don't like the Packers. Huh. Amazing.



(I don't know who the guy was- wouldn't even know his name if I saw it- whatever the case, the two must still be pretty good friends)

Serate

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I might just have to start watching football next season just because of Joe Gibbs. Met him at Kansas Speedway [no I'm NOT from Kansas City, did live almost exactly in the middle of Chicago & Kansas tracks and the Kansas set up was better for us] in 2002 and he was super nice.

Adven

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 1:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, this thread is not all I'd hoped it would be. There is only one team left in the Super Bowl sweepstakes and that is the New England Patriots. Now that Baltimore and Denver have been eliminated, there are no teams left that aren't vaguely effeminate. To me, the rest of the field is playing to see who gets their collective derriere kicked by the Patriots. If I were a fan of any team other than the Patriots, I'd be pulling for the Titans this weekend. They are the only team left that can keep the Pats from fulfilling their destiny. Everyone else plays a faceless punch of white guys to the Patriot's Harlem Globetrotters.

Jeep

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I, too, am so glad Joe Gibbs is coming back to the Redskins. They need him. Badly. I have always had great respect for him. I just wonder if some of those high-paid players will have the work ethics he'll demand. Guess we'll find out.

Legalboxer

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
as i posted in another thread earlier, i am thrilled Gibbs is back with the Redskins - always been a loyal fan, always will be and he is one of the reasons the redskins were golden in my childhood... that being said, if the redskins arent in the playoffs, i am just as happy the cowboys are out- and I do not want the Colts to win - again a lifetime bias from age 6 when they left Baltimore in the middle of the night - i know, things are different but some things you just can not forgive (i do wish all the good people on the Colts would leave to another team so i could root for them) all that being said, i dont have a high priority in any other team winning - i want good football games, and like both the Patriots and Titans for their previous miracle playoff wins the last few years - so that should be interesting -

Hermione69

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've been a 'Skins fan forever and am thrilled to hear that Joe Gibbs is coming back and can only hope he will stand up to Dan "I Want to Buy My Way to a Super Bowl Ring" Snyder!

As for the playoffs, about a month ago I predicted that it would be the Pats and Eagles so I kind of want to see that happen just so I can brag. I do like both those teams just fine, but truthfully out of the bunch left, I would rather see the Panthers win it all. I think they are quite a long shot, though. Titans are my second choice.

The only team left that I DON'T want to see win is the Colts. I've had an aversion to Peyton Manning ever since he lost out on the Heisman Trophy and it seemed like the entire state of Tennessee (including the governor!!) reacted like a bunch of sore losers. (I just KNOW I offended someone with that comment so I guess I should apologize in advance! Just remember this is only MHO!) Peyton Manning probably doesn't even deserve the fallout from that, but nevertheless it will be forever linked to him in my mind. So that, coupled with the Colts leaving Baltimore they way they did and breaking the hearts of so many of their fans (people have long memories in this sport!) is why I do not want to see the Colts win!

In order of preference--

NFC- Panthers, Eagles, Packers, Rams
AFC- Titans, Pats, Chiefs, Colts

Legalboxer

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 2:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
geez how could i forget the panthers! looks like i have the same order as Hermoine!

Mocha

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have never been a Skins fan and will never be a Skins fan. But I do like Joe Gibbs

Hermione69

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gasp! Mocha! Not even for me, you wouldn't be a 'Skins fan??

Legalboxer, I was still working on my post when yours posted and soon as I looked at yours, realized how similar our posts were, LOL!

Tabbyking

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i like the packers, but only when the 9ers don't go anywhere, so i'll go for the packers.
and, like mocha (yes, thanks for asking, i do like mocha.....but i digress, this diet stuff is hard sometimes :) ) i am not a skins fan, but do like Gibbs.

Jagger

Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 2:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My favorites in order
NFC Rams, Panthers, Eagles, Packers
AFC Pats, Colts, Chiefs, Titans

I only like the Rams because I like their QB other than that I think they've been in the playoffs too much lately.