The official championship week thread

Lathum · 01-20-2008, 10:15 AM

I am surprised there isn't one started yet. I am shocked my beloved Giants have made it this far.

My predictions are

Pats 42- SD 24
Giants 17 GB 13

Giants are going to have to force Farve into making a few mistakes. I think they will do a good job containing Grant.

Greyroofoo · 01-20-2008, 10:44 AM

Personally I'm hoping for a Charger-Giant superbowl purely because of the draft history between the two QBs

Alan T · 01-20-2008, 10:52 AM

Rooting for a Patriots vs Packers super bowl, so my picks will mirror that hope!

Patriots 28 Chargers 21
Packers 24 Giants 17

mckerney · 01-20-2008, 11:12 AM

Hoping for a Patriots-Giants Super Bowl. Would be great to see the good guys win in the AFC and bad guys lose in the NFC.

molson · 01-20-2008, 11:18 AM

I don't get this whole "Rivers is going to start and play for as long as he can". It's like they're waiting for him to fail before they pull him. Giving yourself such a big margin of error when you're the underdog doesn't make sense.

Rivers strikes me as a guy who might not be upfront with the trainers, etc, at the expense of his team. All week it's been "I'm going to start".

Pats/Giants and Pats/Packers both have their charms, I've not hugely rooting for either match-up (other than the Pats winning, of course)

Jas_lov · 01-20-2008, 11:28 AM

Patriots 31 Chargers 14

Packers 28 Giants 17

I don't care who wins in the AFC, but it'll probably be the Patriots. Packers-Patriots is the glamor matchup with Favre vs. Brady. They'll play up the good vs. evil angle with Favre on the last leg of his career leading the youngest team in the league against the unstoppable force. I'm anxious for the NFC game to start. Eli has been playing well lately, but the Packers defense is no joke. The Giants have a banged up secondary that I think Favre and his recievers will exploit. The injured Chargers have little hope, and I'm not expecting much from that game.

McSweeny · 01-20-2008, 11:35 AM

The temperature in GB has skyrocketed from -10 to -9 as of noon

duckman · 01-20-2008, 11:37 AM

Chargers 31
New England 28

NY Giants 10
Green Bay 30

The Chargers upset is just wishful thinking.

Cringer · 01-20-2008, 11:58 AM

uhm, Go Pack Go!

B & B · 01-20-2008, 12:18 PM

Volek or Brady?

Umm..........

Eli or Favre?

Ummm.........

The only question in the SB will the Packers line get over +10?

Cork · 01-20-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by McSweeny

The temperature in GB has skyrocketed from -10 to -9 as of noon

It's a balmy -1 at my house right now. I might have to break out the pool and go for a dip if this heat wave keeps up.

-Cork

Lathum · 01-20-2008, 01:32 PM

I love the people who give the Giants no chance. Keep it up!!

BrianD · 01-20-2008, 01:59 PM

With the weather like it is in GB today, anything is possible. Frigid temperatures make for a great equalizer.

bhlloy · 01-20-2008, 02:01 PM

For anybody watching the pre-game show, why is Marmalard (Rivers) wearing a Texas Tech jacket? I can't even think of anyone on the Chargers who is a Red Raider alum.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-20-2008, 02:03 PM

I want 2 close games, but expect to only get 1:

Patriots 42
Chargers 10

Packers 17
Giants 14

Joe · 01-20-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy

For anybody watching the pre-game show, why is Marmalard (Rivers) wearing a Texas Tech jacket? I can't even think of anyone on the Chargers who is a Red Raider alum.

It was a gift from Bobby Knight from when NC State traveled to Lubbock. Maybe Bobby is at the game.

DaddyTorgo · 01-20-2008, 02:06 PM

I can't believe rivers is playing. crazy

Eaglesfan27 · 01-20-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I can't believe rivers is playing. crazy

Me neither. I wonder what kind of odds there are on him lasting the whole game.

BrianD · 01-20-2008, 02:08 PM

Looks like he was already running a bit gingerly.

DaddyTorgo · 01-20-2008, 02:09 PM

pats really need to stop with the stupid penalties (harrison in 4q last week and now the running into the kicker)

Rizon · 01-20-2008, 02:10 PM

Running into the kicker and roughing the kicker penalties are the most retarded penalties in all of sports history. Who cares if those pussies get hurt?

MJ4H · 01-20-2008, 02:29 PM

um best commercial ever ever (mcdonalds)

BrianD · 01-20-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJones4Heisman

um best commercial ever ever (mcdonalds)

Best use of an annoying song which had thankfully faded into oblivion.

DaddyTorgo · 01-20-2008, 02:31 PM

see if someone can put a drive together here...

DaddyTorgo · 01-20-2008, 02:33 PM

bah. shitty INT thrown by Brady. That's an issue

Eaglesfan27 · 01-20-2008, 02:33 PM

Hopefully, SD can take advantage of this turnover.

DaddyTorgo · 01-20-2008, 02:34 PM

ugh...and the 15yd facemask penalty. Chargers ball on the 25

k0ruptr · 01-20-2008, 02:34 PM

brady teh suckness

mauchow · 01-20-2008, 02:36 PM

Boy, those announcers sure were excited after that pick. They just kept rambling on about nothing and basically said, "Oh, interception for Chargers."

Nice.

Karlifornia · 01-20-2008, 02:37 PM

Brady looks like Lloyd Christmas from dumb and dumber

DaddyTorgo · 01-20-2008, 02:37 PM

pats D holds to a FG

mauchow · 01-20-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Brady looks like Lloyd Christmas from dumb and dumber

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if he used a line from that movie either..

Harry: You had...these gloves...all this time...and you never told me!?
Lloyd: Duh! Yeah! We're in the Rockies!

larrymcg421 · 01-20-2008, 02:44 PM

Refs missed a block in the back on that Moss reverse.

DaddyTorgo · 01-20-2008, 02:45 PM

pats putting together a lil drive here

terpkristin · 01-20-2008, 02:50 PM

TD Pats.

/tk

airulf · 01-20-2008, 02:55 PM

What was Rivers doing under his coat just after the Pats scored? Looked like he was jerking off or something?

SirFozzie · 01-20-2008, 02:55 PM

No LT for a bit, interesting. Chargers driving well though.

SirFozzie · 01-20-2008, 02:57 PM

Damn, watching Rivers move there was like watching a three legged horse try to run.

Jas_lov · 01-20-2008, 02:58 PM

But he's effective! They're marching to another score.

SirFozzie · 01-20-2008, 02:59 PM

8-15 already for Rivers

BrianD · 01-20-2008, 03:00 PM

They really need to get more than 3 at a time though.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-20-2008, 03:00 PM

Rivers does some boneheaded things, but hard not to admire how well he is playing through this injury right now.

SirFozzie · 01-20-2008, 03:02 PM

GREAT play by Ellis Hobbs

Buccaneer · 01-20-2008, 03:04 PM

Go AFC.

k0ruptr · 01-20-2008, 03:05 PM

Go Good football game!

Lathum · 01-20-2008, 03:09 PM

Chargers are screwing themselves trading TD's for FG's

Lathum · 01-20-2008, 03:09 PM

Jammer is playing a nice game so far

nfg22 · 01-20-2008, 03:09 PM

What a downed punt!

Cringer · 01-20-2008, 03:11 PM

Chargers are disappointing me. Twice inside the ten and only 6 points. You can't win like that....

Lathum · 01-20-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cringer

Chargers are disappointing me. Twice inside the ten and only 6 points. You can't win like that....

I agree but at least they are using some clock

01-20-2008, 11:18 AM	#5
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I don't get this whole "Rivers is going to start and play for as long as he can". It's like they're waiting for him to fail before they pull him. Giving yourself such a big margin of error when you're the underdog doesn't make sense. Rivers strikes me as a guy who might not be upfront with the trainers, etc, at the expense of his team. All week it's been "I'm going to start". Pats/Giants and Pats/Packers both have their charms, I've not hugely rooting for either match-up (other than the Pats winning, of course) Last edited by molson : 01-20-2008 at 11:19 AM.

01-20-2008, 11:58 AM	#9
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	uhm, Go Pack Go! __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

01-20-2008, 12:18 PM	#10
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	Volek or Brady? Umm.......... Eli or Favre? Ummm......... The only question in the SB will the Packers line get over +10? __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

01-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#15
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01-20-2008, 02:29 PM	#22
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01-20-2008, 10:44 AM	#2
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Personally I'm hoping for a Charger-Giant superbowl purely because of the draft history between the two QBs

01-20-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Rooting for a Patriots vs Packers super bowl, so my picks will mirror that hope! Patriots 28 Chargers 21 Packers 24 Giants 17

01-20-2008, 11:12 AM	#4
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Hoping for a Patriots-Giants Super Bowl. Would be great to see the good guys win in the AFC and bad guys lose in the NFC.

01-20-2008, 11:28 AM	#6
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Patriots 31 Chargers 14 Packers 28 Giants 17 I don't care who wins in the AFC, but it'll probably be the Patriots. Packers-Patriots is the glamor matchup with Favre vs. Brady. They'll play up the good vs. evil angle with Favre on the last leg of his career leading the youngest team in the league against the unstoppable force. I'm anxious for the NFC game to start. Eli has been playing well lately, but the Packers defense is no joke. The Giants have a banged up secondary that I think Favre and his recievers will exploit. The injured Chargers have little hope, and I'm not expecting much from that game.

01-20-2008, 11:35 AM	#7
McSweeny College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somerville, MA	The temperature in GB has skyrocketed from -10 to -9 as of noon

01-20-2008, 01:32 PM	#12
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I love the people who give the Giants no chance. Keep it up!!

01-20-2008, 01:59 PM	#13
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	With the weather like it is in GB today, anything is possible. Frigid temperatures make for a great equalizer.

01-20-2008, 02:01 PM	#14
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	For anybody watching the pre-game show, why is Marmalard (Rivers) wearing a Texas Tech jacket? I can't even think of anyone on the Chargers who is a Red Raider alum.

01-20-2008, 02:06 PM	#17
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I can't believe rivers is playing. crazy

01-20-2008, 02:08 PM	#19
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Looks like he was already running a bit gingerly.

01-20-2008, 02:09 PM	#20
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	pats really need to stop with the stupid penalties (harrison in 4q last week and now the running into the kicker)

01-20-2008, 02:31 PM	#24
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	see if someone can put a drive together here...

01-20-2008, 02:33 PM	#25
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	bah. shitty INT thrown by Brady. That's an issue

01-20-2008, 02:34 PM	#27
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	ugh...and the 15yd facemask penalty. Chargers ball on the 25

01-20-2008, 02:34 PM	#28
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	brady teh suckness __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

01-20-2008, 02:36 PM	#29
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Boy, those announcers sure were excited after that pick. They just kept rambling on about nothing and basically said, "Oh, interception for Chargers." Nice.

01-20-2008, 02:37 PM	#30
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Brady looks like Lloyd Christmas from dumb and dumber

01-20-2008, 02:44 PM	#33
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01-20-2008, 02:45 PM	#34
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	pats putting together a lil drive here

01-20-2008, 02:50 PM	#35
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	TD Pats. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

01-20-2008, 02:55 PM	#36
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01-20-2008, 02:55 PM	#37
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	No LT for a bit, interesting. Chargers driving well though.

01-20-2008, 02:57 PM	#38
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Damn, watching Rivers move there was like watching a three legged horse try to run.

01-20-2008, 02:58 PM	#39
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	But he's effective! They're marching to another score.

01-20-2008, 02:59 PM	#40
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	8-15 already for Rivers

01-20-2008, 03:00 PM	#41
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	They really need to get more than 3 at a time though.

01-20-2008, 03:02 PM	#43
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	GREAT play by Ellis Hobbs

01-20-2008, 03:04 PM	#44
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Go AFC.

01-20-2008, 03:05 PM	#45
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01-20-2008, 03:09 PM	#46
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Chargers are screwing themselves trading TD's for FG's