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Old 01-23-2005, 05:09 PM   #251
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gametime. i'd love to sit here and post, but then I won't be able to watch. And I'd rather watch. So I'll catch up with y'all after the game.

edit: why are the announcers saying Owens will be back for the SB? I thought tk said that was basically impossible???

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Old 01-23-2005, 05:09 PM   #252
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I like Freddy Mitchell's hairstyle, what a combo.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:11 PM   #253
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Is NE playing themselves?

Hey! I'm overcome with joy right now. Can't blame me for a little mistake
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:12 PM   #254
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Also, I think anyone who is thinking that the Patriots will destroy Philly is deluding themselves. The Patriots and Steelers are both very good teams, but I don't think either of them are that much better than the Eagles that they are guaranteed to win.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:13 PM   #255
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what's the deal with the title belt inthe upper right?
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:13 PM   #256
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how is it that Dirk Johnson can get off good punts into the wind but Atlanta's cant?

Falcons are a dome team right, maybe that's it?
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:14 PM   #257
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Hey! I'm overcome with joy right now. Can't blame me for a little mistake
Yeah, when your coach gets hypothermia, then let's see how overcome with joy you are.

Congrats. The better team won this one.

As far as the "house money" comment, I got the impression that it was a response to Donovan's absurd comment that the pressure was on the Falcons this week, rather than the Eagles. Based on what I've seen of Mora, I seriously doubt that was an expression of his overall approach to the game. Did you see him throw down his headset and stomp on it? That guy's a fireball.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:14 PM   #258
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Kudos to the Eagles for their regular season and playoff play. It's not since the '91 Redskins team that I've seen one NFC team just completely dominate all others in the conference.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:16 PM   #259
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:18 PM   #260
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I like Freddy Mitchell's hairstyle, what a combo.
Between Vick's braids, Duckett and McNabb's beards, and whatever the heck that is on Mitchell's head, there was some UGLY hair on display today.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:19 PM   #261
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As far as the "house money" comment, I got the impression that it was a response to Donovan's absurd comment that the pressure was on the Falcons this week, rather than the Eagles. Based on what I've seen of Mora, I seriously doubt that was an expression of his overall approach to the game. Did you see him throw down his headset and stomp on it? That guy's a fireball.

I'm sorry.. thats still not a statement that any head coach can make.. it sounds complacent, and not something you wanna try and explain to your players after a practice..

i'm sure mora jr had a 2 way conversation with his dad.. his dad was like "son, throw something, you look too happy to be losing"
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:20 PM   #262
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I like McNabb's answer to the question of if the pressure is off him. He responded that it wasn't and nothing less than the Super Bowl win would be good enough to paraphrase him.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:22 PM   #263
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I'm sorry.. thats still not a statement that any head coach can make.. it sounds complacent, and not something you wanna try and explain to your players after a practice..

i'm sure mora jr had a 2 way conversation with his dad.. his dad was like "son, throw something, you look too happy to be losing"
Well, first of all, get his name right. Second, that ain't the first time he's stomped his headset this year. The guy is that firey.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:22 PM   #264
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Brian Dawkins needs to relax for a moment and enjoy this.....I am worried he is gonna blow a fuse or something....
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:22 PM   #265
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Did you see him throw down his headset and stomp on it? That guy's a fireball.

I think this is a matter of perspective. I thought it looked infantile, whiny, and unprofessional.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:22 PM   #266
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Yeah, when your coach gets hypothermia, then let's see how overcome with joy you are.

Congrats. The better team won this one.

As far as the "house money" comment, I got the impression that it was a response to Donovan's absurd comment that the pressure was on the Falcons this week, rather than the Eagles. Based on what I've seen of Mora, I seriously doubt that was an expression of his overall approach to the game. Did you see him throw down his headset and stomp on it? That guy's a fireball.

It's funny. My first thought when I saw them pour the Gatorade on Reid was, "He is going to become hypothermic." Still a great site to see
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:23 PM   #267
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Brian Dawkins needs to relax for a moment and enjoy this.....I am worried he is gonna blow a fuse or something....
My first thought was "Hmmmmmm.....I wonder if they have this on delay, 'cause who knows what he's going to say?"
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:23 PM   #268
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Between Vick's braids, Duckett and McNabb's beards, and whatever the heck that is on Mitchell's head, there was some UGLY hair on display today.

What is this, some kind of beauty pageant where nobody wins????
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:24 PM   #269
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I think this is a matter of perspective. I thought it looked infantile, whiny, and unprofessional.
In this case, I agree, unless he really thought we were the better team, which it didn't look like to me.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:26 PM   #270
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The play that personified this loss was the Vick rollout when the LB was right there in his face when he got there. If that isn't open, the Falcons are always going to struggle, because it signifies that the handoffs aren't going to be working by and large, either.

Catch the dadgum ball, Jenkins.

couldn't agree with you more, they simply contained Vick all day, and made him throw the football.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:27 PM   #271
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Is it this usual for 10-year olds to sing the Anthem? A Pennsylvania thing?

Seriously, that just caught me as odd. :-D
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:27 PM   #272
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What is this, some kind of beauty pageant where nobody wins????

Uhm, yeah!! They don't wear tight pants for the fun of hit, it's to show their packages....
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:27 PM   #273
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Well.. what time is it?

GAME TIME.

The only thing I have to say is.. whoever comes out of this one, win it all.

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Old 01-23-2005, 05:27 PM   #274
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Oh well. Good season, and plenty to build on. We definitely got farther then expected this year. The Falcons need one more wide receiver and some more development from Vick to take it to the next level.

And another very weak NFC?
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:27 PM   #275
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After seeing that interview, I personally like Dawkins' style. What a leader.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:30 PM   #276
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I can't wait any longer!!!

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Old 01-23-2005, 05:30 PM   #277
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Make it a PA sweep!
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:31 PM   #278
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It all comes down to whether Vick can be Vick in those conditions. My guess is no, and if not, the Falcons will be lucky to score an offensive touchdown at all. If Vick is ineffective, or even just an average QB, the Eagles pack the box, stuff Dunn & Duckett & it's over.

Lemme see here ...
Today, Vick had 133 passing, 26 rushing on 4 carries

In the first 14 games (prior to clinching the division) ...
That's his lowest rushing yarding since the season opener
That's his 2nd fewest carries (only 2 against Oakland)
That's his lowest total offense of the season (since the opener)

It looked much more like a product of the Eagles defense than the weather, but the result is the same -- if Vick doesn't do Vick-like things, the chances of a mediocre offense (and an abysmal O-Line) producing a win are very very slim.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:33 PM   #279
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Lemme see here ...
Today, Vick had 133 passing, 26 rushing on 4 carries

In the first 14 games (prior to clinching the division) ...
That's his lowest rushing yarding since the season opener
That's his 2nd fewest carries (only 2 against Oakland)
That's his lowest total offense of the season (since the opener)

It looked much more like a product of the Eagles defense than the weather, but the result is the same -- if Vick doesn't do Vick-like things, the chances of a mediocre offense (and an abysmal O-Line) producing a win are very very slim.

In other words, if he can't run he just is not a good enough QB to lead an offense....
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:35 PM   #280
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I think this is a matter of perspective. I thought it looked infantile, whiny, and unprofessional.

That's funny, I got up from a siesta and saw that they were interviewing McNabb. Good sign! But my wife who was watching the game said that the Falcons coach was acting like an asshole so she has now put them on her 'hate' list.
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In other words, if he can't run he just is not a good enough QB to lead an offense....


But... But.. Micheal Vick is Hof worthy
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:38 PM   #282
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In other words, if he can't run he just is not a good enough QB to lead an offense....

Hence, the comparisons to Kordell Stewart (except that Stewart needed stationary receivers).

I'm glad we don't have to talk anymore about this until July. Too much for one season.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:41 PM   #283
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Not a good start for Ben or the Steelers
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:42 PM   #284
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:43 PM   #285
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Well, the defense stopped the Pats, I guess thats good.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:44 PM   #286
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"Can an opposing kicker make a long FG?" What kind of quesiton is that with Vinatieri kicking.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:52 PM   #287
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they stuffed the hell out of that run.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:53 PM   #288
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Denied. I would have punted and pinned them back.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:54 PM   #289
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I think everyone in the stands and watching on TV knew that Bettis was getting the ball up the middle. You cant be that predictable.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:55 PM   #290
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why in the world did they run into the hole the guard just pulled out of?
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:55 PM   #291
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Wow.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:56 PM   #292
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That pass was just crazy, great throw!
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:56 PM   #293
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Woot!!! Bring on the Eagles.

Ok, maybe a bit premature, but I just get the feeling that the Pats are out to destroy the Steelers for ending their winning streak earlier this season.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:57 PM   #294
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WOW was that Tom Brady or P.Manning?
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:58 PM   #295
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The Pats are to tough for the Steelers.
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:58 PM   #296
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That was alot better catch then a Throw..

Go Deion Branch!
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:58 PM   #297
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:58 PM   #298
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it's still early. All it is a good start. Gotta play 60 minutes..
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Old 01-23-2005, 05:58 PM   #299
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Manning usually doesn't play this well at this time of the year.
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steelers need a score early, ben isnt the qb i want leading a comeback late in the game.
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