Super Bowl 46: Game-Time 'Open Thread'
by Bruce Raffel on Feb 5, 2012 6:00 PM EST
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As tough as it may be for Baltimore Ravens fans to even summon up the courage to even watch this game, it stil is Super Bowl Sunday, which is cause enough to watch what will be the final football game of the season. We all know that the past two weeks should have been fueled with anticipation of the Ravens getting ready to play the New York Giants, but due to a lot more than just one or two poor plays at the end of the game, our guys are scattered all over the country now watching the game just like most of us will be.
So, rejoice that we have an NFL team, much less one that competes for the Big Game just about every year, and sit back to stuff your pie-hole with chicken wings, pizza, other healthy tidbits and liquid refreshments. Along with all this hand-to-mouth exercise and 12-ounce curls, try to muster up the strength to join in on this Super Bowl Game-Time 'Open Thread' and post your comments as you cheer on whatever team you actually care for to win.
Let's not be such sore losers, Baltimore, as we all know the Ravens would have beaten any NFC team sent up to play us had we made it to Indianapolis. We know we'll be back in 2012 and besides, next year's Super Bowl is in New Orleans, which is a heck of a lot better place to party and celebrate our Lombardi Trophy than Indy!
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Just want to see some commercials.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 6:07 PM EST reply actions
Seems that alot of fans were mad that the players didn’t put forth much effort in the pro bowl this year, it even pissed off Goodell. I wonder if in 2013, it finally will be played hows it supposed to be. The best players from each conference showing who’s best.
by Raven_all_day on Feb 5, 2012 6:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
There is no point
Why risk getting injured in a game that means absolutely nothing?
by terpfan812 on Feb 5, 2012 6:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah guarantee you teams secretly tell their players to go easy in the pro-bowl.
No point risking being injured and having to rehab all offseason.
by Roa on Feb 5, 2012 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
Is it just me
Or does Matt Birk look like he could be the villain in a Bond movie?
"It’s easy to lie with statistics, but it’s easier to lie without them." -Fred Mosteller
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Having a hard time remaining impartial.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 6:36 PM EST reply actions
That was awesome. I hope it’s a defensive slug fest. It’ll piss the leaugue off for one, and two, it’ll be a better game to watch.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhhh. I’m not much of a betting person. In that case, good luck to ya.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
You just know now
That safety will play a role in some people winning or losing a LOT of money!
aka 'Rexx'
TD. Nice.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 6:52 PM EST reply actions
Pats defense looks lost out there. That 12 man on the field call sucks for them because that was their first chance to get any momentum.
by Roa on Feb 5, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
Collinsworth thinks the Patriots are so unsettled
After only two plays. Geez, what an idiot!
aka 'Rexx'
There’s a reason the players unanimously voted him the worst commentator in the league
"Picture Me Rollin"
by Mr MaLoR on Feb 5, 2012 7:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hard to believe he was most qualified
To replace Madden
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 5, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
This is terrible
Like I’ve never been less pumped for a superbowl
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Even the actual game has been pretty dull. Nothing particularly compelling about it despite the whole rematch thing.
The best matches this post-season have been the ones with similar or totally opposite teams. (NO/SF, us/Texans, NO/Detroit)
by Roa on Feb 5, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly I can’t wait for it to be done with
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 5, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Missed PI. Arm around the abdomen.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 7:17 PM EST reply actions
the more I watch
the more I’m like: How did we not BEAT them????
sry to bring that up. sigh
by GayleG on Feb 5, 2012 7:25 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Two words
Lee Evans
Baltimore Blast - 6-time MISL/NISL Champions
Let's go Blues!
by UIWWildthing on Feb 5, 2012 7:50 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I want the Giants to win simply because they are playing the patriots
Right now the puppy bowl ismore interesting
I absolutely loved the halftime show
Madonna was great, the stage and special effects were amazing. Cannot believe a lot of people hated it!
aka 'Rexx'
Madonna
Worst half time EVER. Excpet for Cee Lo Green.
"the croaking raven doth bellow for revenge."
Hamlet, William Shakespeare
you really think Madonna was worse than the Black Eyed Peas? Putting my musical bias aside and judging solely on performance, the Black Eyed Peas were the worst performers EVER
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
You guys are whacked
Other thanMJ’s performance years ago, this was the best halftime show ever. The sets, dancing and Madonna’s performance for a woman her (and my exact same) age was very impressive.
aka 'Rexx'
In fairness to her, she openly admits that she does (and has her whole career). It’s her voice on the tracks though, and she puts a lot of work in to her show. She also admits that she doesn’t consider herself a singer, or even care about it, she’s an entertainer.
Pretty sure Lady Gaga does the same things (not that I think you’d be a fan of hers or anything)
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I'm not saying Madonna can't sing
I just think a concert should not have any lip syncing. If I want to watch a music video, I’ll go to YouTube. And actually, I became somewhat of a fan of Lady Gaga after her performance on the Howard Stern show, she’s an amazing talent, although I don’t really like a lot of her music. Check out that performance though.
Will do, thanks.
But as to your first point. I totally agree, if we’re talking about musicians.
Like..if I found out Maynard Keenan was lip syncing, I’d be pissed. Or like..Robert Plant.
But Madonna? That’s not what she is. She’s an entertainer. The draw of her live show is the crazy crap you see on the stage. The music and “singing” is just something that goes along with it.
But, I do see your point, and it’s one I agree with. Just not in Madonnas case
I don’t like Madonna, but her being from the area I’m from, and her openness and honesty about everything (for instance something she said, I’m paraphrasing of course " yeah, i slept with people to get my career going" and “yeah…I lip sync in concert, I have too much going on to sing”
I respect her.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I honestly didn’t pay attention to this years half time show. But I can say with certainty that there has never, and will never be a worse half time show than the Black Eyed Peas last year.
I’ve actually heard good things about last nights halftime show. But I was at the store restocking.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I was at the store during half time too, oddly enough, so I missed it. I saw a clip of the halftime show and the set pieces were cool and the lighting was cool. (I spent some time as a theater tech so I’m kind of in to that stuff) I don’t care much for Madonna or Gaga, or whatever the fuck “pop” music is or has become these days.
But yea, Black Eyed Peas were pretty bad last year.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
"53 Mighty Men of Baltimore"
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 7, 2012 2:38 AM EST up reply actions
I only hope that if patriots win belichek gets a side line hit the ends his career
and Madonna for Superbowl really I would rather listen to Collinsworth talk about his love affair with Brady
Can't argue with the Belichick comment but
You are totally wrong about Madonna’s performance, which was amazing and might be the second best ever, other than MJs, which will never be topped!
aka 'Rexx'
I have never liked the Halftime show that much and really hate Madonna.
But as with everything to each his own and she can sing
Fucking prevent offense. The Giants should have put this game away in the 1st half. Had all the momentum and just let off the gas. Reminds me of this other team I watch every Sunday….
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 8:39 PM EST reply actions
Ha. I just don’t get it. Their secondary is weak, attack the hell out of if. You get all that momentum in the first and everytime you make it to the 50 yard line you stall. Just ridiculous.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhhhhhhh the fucking draw play on second and long!!!! Cam’s calling in the fucking plays.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 8:56 PM EST reply actions
Three quarters down, one to go, but
I cannot believe I’m missing Shameless for this stuff!
aka 'Rexx'
If that’s not a pass interference call than the pope is my uncle.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 9:19 PM EST reply actions
Crazy end of the game. Never seen anything like it.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions
Wow. Nice.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Close it out NY.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Good.
"Don't throw it, don't throw it, don't throw it. I know y'all going to throw it, they going to throw it anyway. I wouldn't throw it. Don't do it." - Ed Reed
You say tomato, I say tomahto. You say Six, I say Sweep.
by WestminsterRaven on Feb 5, 2012 9:53 PM EST reply actions
Thank god NE did not win.
I can live with seeing an under appreciated QB like our own get all the coverage rather than some Uggs wearing bitch.
"Picture Me Rollin"
by Mr MaLoR on Feb 5, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Unfortunately true. They ran the ball effectively and their receivers made plays.
Eli was nigh perfect on the night. Wasn’t the flashiest performance but they deserved the win.
Mario Manningham's catch
Will go down next to Tyree’s as the one that made THIS win possible.
aka 'Rexx'
Know what, I'm turned. 2 rings and damn if he didn't earn them both.
I’ll put him just ahead of Ben and Rivers.
Damn, is football really over? Feels like just last week I was basking in the M&T Bank sunlight on that beautiful 9/11 opening day.
Man, what else is there to live for?
"Picture Me Rollin"
Why life is not fair
Eli throws an almost impossible to catch pass to Manningham, who somehow makes a spectacular catch, and Eli is “elite”. And the Giants win the Super Bowl.
Flacco thows an almost impossible not to catch pass to Evans, who somehow drops it, and Flacco is a bum. And the Ravens watch the Super Bowl at home.
Face it. Life is just not fair. And then you die.
"the croaking raven doth bellow for revenge."
Hamlet, William Shakespeare
and Eli is "elite".
I’m sorry, but Eli is a top 5 QB in this league. Actually, I would put him in the top 3. Just because you look like Eeyore doesn’t mean you suck.
Eli is a freaking incredible QB. At this point, he has had a much, much better career than Peyton, Rodgers and Brees. First ballot HOF if you ask me.
"Picture Me Rollin"
Current. But after winning 2 Superbowls (and being the main reason why they won) I would put Eli in top 10 of all time. You are judged by rings in this league, and Eli has two of them.
"Picture Me Rollin"
I am having a hard time with a top ten all time list but I am having a hard time putting Eli there just yet.
his name definitely has to be in the discussion especially now. Where would you put Peyton look at how the colts did this year however if Peyton was playing they would have been in the mix I sure of it
Eli belongs there
and if anyone stopped ONLY looking at Brees and Rodgers (and Brady’s) stats, they’d see that Eli had amazing numbers in 2011 and deserves the mention.
aka 'Rexx'
Brees had horrible numbers in 2010 as well. Does that mean he’s not good anymore? Eli has improved every year, even last year in all but one category. He just keeps getting better.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
Frank stop trying to read the empty air between the lines. I was not disagreeing actually like Eli.
I did not laugh when he said he was in the same league as brady i never thought he wasn’t. I was serious when I said he had good numbers in 2010 but some haters would point out all the picks so I was just acknowledging the down side of the 4000plus yards of 2010
Frank stop trying to read the empty air between the lines. I was not disagreeing actually like Eli.
I don’t wanna.
But yes, you are correct. I probably did take your comment as sarcasm. My bad
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
Now…off topic…but can you give me an idea of what your name means/where you got it from?
Is it rune-w
or like..run-you
please help me with this
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
It could be that it could rue new it could be any of many combos.
It is mostly a moniker that I can remember and remain some what anonymous.
Don’t disagree. But to be great, you need greatness around you. You can put every throw on the money, but if no one catches the ball you get no recognition.
Eli has won two Super Bowls made possible by two unbelievable catches.
Flacco has lost two AFC championships because of two dropped passes.
Turn those four plays around and how would peoples’ perceptions change?
Life is not fair. Just the way it is.
"the croaking raven doth bellow for revenge."
Hamlet, William Shakespeare
You can put every throw on the money, but if no one catches the ball you get no recognition.
True, but Eli put that ball on the absolute money. That was a PERFECT throw, with an added amazing catch.
"Picture Me Rollin"
flacco would have underthrown manningham big time
flacco had those chances but missed torrey 1/2 the time
Agreed. Eli has really shown something this year. I have it Rodgers, Brady, Brees, Eli
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
To be fair Manningham didn't come close to David Tyree level flukyness
It was a good catch but not a legendary one like Tyree’s. Eli did his job putting it where he could do it, and after that he still had work to do to get to where the Patriots had to let them run it in.
Eli and Flacco did a good job for me in one of my dantasy leagues.
Eli is an elite QB in clutch situations but has difficulties with out pressure
but has difficulties with out pressure
What does that mean? Judging by not only Eli’s 4th quarter numbers from the regular season, but his 4th quarter numbers in his last 2 Superbowls, he seems to be handling pressure just fine.
"Picture Me Rollin"
sorry I am saying without having pressure he is not as good hence zero zero in first quartyer he seems to be mediocre
but you put his back against the wall he is a rock star
rather have that then someone who looks great all game until the pressure is on. Even earlier though wasn’t really Eli’s fault. He started the game out 9 for 9.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
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