Playoff games open thread
by Dave Halprin on Jan 11, 2009 11:45 AM CST
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PrintIn the first of today's games the New York Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC East showdown. Choosing who to root for presents a little bit of a dilemma for me, but given the fun of taunting Eagles fans over their zero Super Bowl wins and the fact I'm still bitter over the 44-6 smackdown they put on us, I'm going with the Giants. In the late game, the San Diego Chargers visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. For no real reason at all, I'm going to cheer for the Chargers.
This is an open thread for both playoff games.
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I am rooting for the Giants
so I can see sulky McNabb on the sidelines, instead of life of the party phony McNabb.
I have always hated the Giants, but with a grudging respect. The Eagles are like those mangy cousins we all have who you don’t want to show up at family events. Second rate fans, franchise, etc.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
I think it's a bird year.
But I’ve predicted just about everything wrong so far in these playoffs.
George Teague did it all.
by Aaron Novinger on Jan 11, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Predictions, anyone?
Eagles 21
Giants 17
Look familiar?
George Teague did it all.
by Aaron Novinger on Jan 11, 2009 12:00 PM CST reply actions
I predict the earth will open up and swallow both teams
The NFL will then call on Dallas to represent the NFC East in the NFC conference championship.
by staubachfan on Jan 11, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
Never judge a game by it's first drive
Look at the Panthers last night.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
Believe it
Could’ve been worse
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Jan 11, 2009 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
I’m a pool fan, that isn’t very good for me, esp. if Man U continues to play like that.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions
I gotta check
If United and Liverpool play again
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Jan 11, 2009 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I knew one more time
Just waiting for our usual collapse.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
Well
As long as you’re prepared
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Jan 11, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
hahahahaha
Being a Cowboy fan just preps me for Pool
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Ouchie...but an apt comparison
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Jan 11, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
That was an ugly game
I think Chelsea is about to have the bottom drop out of their season.
Correct Terry
Everyone is mortally dumbfounded that Manning threw a pick.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
well, he's supposed to be such a great bus driver
and clutch qb, he’s not supposed to throw picks in big games, right?
In Romo we Trust
Is any QB supposed to throw picks in big games?
Although you wholeheartedly endorsed Collins’ pick yesterday as being your style of aggressive quarterbacking.
You still have to answer the whole fact and opinion debate in the other thread. Don’t forget about that.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
don't know which comment you're refering to in the other thread
BTW, I didn’t endorse the pick, just said the pick didn’t end up hurting the Titans. The fumbles by the backs and TE are reasons the Titans lost the game.
In Romo we Trust
No spin zone
you said it was your style of aggressive quarterbacking – “giving the receiver a chance”.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 12:54 PM CST up reply actions
Dawkins is dirty
Isn’t that how he got Purple Jesus last week?
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Jan 11, 2009 12:34 PM CST reply actions
Giants fans didn't
spit at my sister, call her a whore and flinch her when she wore a Romo jersey at their stadium. Eagles fans did.
Giant Fans aren't that ruthless
There just HUGE bandwagon, and know nothing about football.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
I believe it
I have no issues with Giants fans. Good team, franchise and history.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
+1
eagles fans have an absolute disgust for the Cowboys. I think they hate us more than they like their own team.
and it drives them nuts
that we are their #1 rival, and they are #3 at best for us.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions
yep
eagles and redskins hate us both more than they like their own team
when the redskins would lose or didn’t make the playoffs they relished the fact that they lost as well and we didn’t make it either
i mean i told them 9-7 > 8-8 and we had insane injuries
yet they respond with “we know we suck, you guys think you’re good” yet a few weeks ago skins fans though campbell was better than romo and they were getting a superbowl
haha…its sad…we have so many rivals it seems that we just don’t care anymore
i wish we would a little bit more though..we always play like crap against the redskins and are inconsistent against the eagles
we’re also rivals with the steelers and the 49ers..its alot of teams to hate..plus everyone that plays us always wants to give their best to defeat the big bad cowboys
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
Saftey might have been better
They would have been in great position to put up 7
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 12:54 PM CST reply actions
So far, this is the type of game I had hoped for...
Both quarterbacks choking it up. Penalties, safeties…..Fun to watch.
Eagles blitz
Giants look a little better prepared than Dallas was, to my eye.
It looks like
The Eagles are just running basic stuff right now, nothing off the corner, or safeties.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
The Eagles are playing run first...
and forcing Manning to beat them. Against Dallas, the Eagles sold out against the pass and Dallas never made them pay with the run game. Then Dallas was down too much to do anything but pass.
Big first down
Eagle fans hate LJ Smith, but that was good
Eagle Fan
No wait Philly fans, hate everyone on their teams.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
What a pathetic toss
nobody to blame on that one McNabb. Don’t forget to hydrate!
This is just like yesterday's Titans-Ravens game
The Eagles have about 30 yards of total offense, yet have the lead, because the #1 seed is turning the ball over and missing field goals.
Only difference
I think the Giants will clean up their act. I have more faith in them.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
The Eagles
Are going to blitz different in the second half.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
Sure,
but I think the Giants can endure that – they just generally impress as a well drilled and well prepared team. Maybe I just have that impression because they don’t run the 12 men in the huddle and illegal shift plays as much as we do.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
Dawkins
he really does lead with his helmet continually.
Two Birds in the Bowl
Ravens and Eagles..so Eagles take this game
Once again.....
Incredibly bad officiating. You just change your mind after a play has happened that it shouldn’t have been played. Either make the call right away or not at all.
Bad, bad, BAAAAAAAD injury for New York
Kevin Boothe sucks worse than Rob Petitti on a gallon of Benadryl.
The Eagles are gonna blitz something fierce off RT.
didn't he play the following week
and do all right? Against carolina i think. Not that their D compares to ours or philly’s.
down 8-7
With how many yards of offense, I would feel good if i was Philly.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
Plus
They still have times to do something, and two time-outs.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
If the Eagles pull this out of their butts
This means that the bye teams will be 0-3. I don’t
think that’s ever happened before.
Andy Reid
He must wreak havoc on toilets.
cards and chargers...
i really dont think that pit will pull it out… SD is finally playing some good ball… rivers is inspiring to watch his fire.
What the French?! Toast!
Ewwwwww
the Vikings are looking at Brent Celek and wondering why he couldn’t drop passes on them last week.
Give me Rivers
I want a Super Bowl without a double-digit win team.
Hey, the NFL is becoming MLB. Didn’t the Cardinals win the World Series a
few years ago after winning 83 games?
I agree
People saying they don’t deserve to be there, well the Cardinals are 8-8 and in the finals so try to tell me they don’t deserve to be there now.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions
you win your division you deserve to be in
i like the playoff system and dont see a way right it could get better
What the French?! Toast!
while i agree
i feel as though winning a super bowl these last 4 years holds a lot less value than before free agency/scheduling took its toll. Especially if we’re gonna determine which qbs are great and which aren’t by playoff wins. Eli manning has played around average football his last 6 playoff games(including today), and hes 4-1 so far in them.
however, if all four top teams go down this week, after a team playing in the wild card round has won the superbowl the last 3 years…i think it may be time to change the playoffs. It really seems to me that the bye is a disadvantage for top seeds.
what ?
seriously?
dude no way.
And only the foolish base how great a qb is by his playoff record.. its a team sport. As always ill point to marino great qb who won 0 rings and TB who won 4 rings but is never in the discussion for top 10 qbs Theres a reason why lynn swann has a great highlight tape TB couldnt throw it accurately
What the French?! Toast!
not saying your a fool i just hate that
im a big manning supporter when it comes to the brady manning debate
What the French?! Toast!
Jackson
he is an ass, but an effective player
The Eagles are not deep enough
Akers has a cannon leg but their kick blocking team sucks. The Giants blocked two in that stadium against them a month ago.
also known as
Jacques Reeves or Roy Williams on a TE.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
do you take a quick shot or the points?
I say kick – a sack kills you
They did
But I wouldn’t have been shocked to see McNabb take off and get stuffed at the one
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
WOW
10-8 and you got dominated in the first half.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:36 PM CST reply actions
This is the Giants/Cowboys playoff game from a year ago
only the Giants are playing Dallas.
How looney would this be:
Eagles hold and San Diego wins means:
The top three seeds in both conferences are out.
The team with the best record, 11-5 Baltimore is actually the lowest seed remaining
in the field, even though the three other surivors all would have 8 or 9 wins.
I guess we finally have that "parity" the NFL brass wanted.
Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN
haha
I said the same thing last night, and like 4 people stared at me LOL
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
yea
thats what im going for now
wouldn’t mind seeing san diego win it all but wouldn’t mind if arizona took it as well
its neutral along the cowboys fan base with who wins that game
so its all good
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
giants should win it
eli is struggling but mcchoke isn’t playing well either
i hate the eagles more than i hate the giants and i hate how everyone just suddenly jumped onto the eagles bandwagon
even when i hate the giants i still respect them for being a good team
the eagles in my opinion are still slightly above average
they have a good defense, and brian westbrook..even when they raped us, we gave them that game
170 pass yards and 50 rush yards on offense usually doesnt garner 44 points but we imploded along with their defensive resurrection
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
Cards in the SB?
The game against the Cards basically ended our season….I’m sticking pins in my Kurt Warner voodoo doll!!!!
lol
yea thats when i subconsciously felt that this wouldn’t be our year
yet all the false hope of romo coming back and the skins win, the giants, win, the defense playing well, tashard choice rising to the occasion kept delaying it
but i like fitz and warner..they’re good. i’d rather see sd win it but both of them in the super bowl would be a good game
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
Eli = Overrated
The guy can’t handle a pass rush. His interception was definitely the fault of the playcalling. You don’t take Eli out of the pocket, because if there is no protection he forces god awful throws.
What a lucky break
For the luckiest team in football.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:52 PM CST reply actions
But wait
to hear some, in particular one looney regular here.
Eli is what Romo should become.
Haha
I wish i knew who you were talking about but i know ya shouldn’t name names. Tom Brady is the only person Romo should become.
I'll give you a hint
Eli > Romo because he’s steady in the pocket and doesn’t have a GF.
Only he does, but that’s besides the point.
Hey, he probably still has Drew Henson's autographed glossy
framed on his night stand.
That's who Romo should be more like.....
Henson doesn’t turn the ball over AT ALL.
by Brandon Worley on Jan 11, 2009 1:58 PM CST up reply actions
when you're on the sidelines
you’re perfect.
And so Drew will always be perfect.
Man, that was funny
fat linemen trying to run with the ball always makes me laugh.
Go watch
some over 40 rugby in your area. That’s all it is.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
The Giants look even worse then the Titans yesterday. You can’t have this many chances and not put it in the End Zone.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 1:56 PM CST reply actions
Maybe they're pinning their hopes on McNabb throwing more picks.
Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN
If they don't get a seven soon it will bite them in the ass.
they’ve got Westbrook in a cage but it only takes one broken play to break their hearts.
Or us.
I’ll never forget the Baltimore game.
Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN
ill never forget
the triplets ring of honor game
the back to back blocked FG, facemask skin game either
What the French?! Toast!
Oh god.
I forgot about that game, until you just brought it up.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
I agree
I’m not looking forward to our first game in the new stadium either. Maybe we can ask the NFL to schedule North Stafford High School to play against us for that first game.
You know...
The Cowboys won’t be playing in the first game at the new Stadium….
Oklahoma will play BYU on September 5th there as part of a new contract with ESPN.
by Brandon Worley on Jan 11, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
Somebody tell me again...
How did the Iggles score 81 points against us this year?!?!?!
by ButchJohnson on Jan 11, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions
a good # of them
were defence or short field
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
McNabb always looks 100% better when he plays us.
Accurate, quick decisions, fast, strong. Today he looks average.
Westbrook
Is gonna break one soon, the Giants are sitting on the pass right now.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
I think it benefits the Eagles
More then the Giants.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
Coin toss
Did Coughlin screw up the deferral?
Correct
and Giants won the toss and took the ball
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
You can
Choose the Ball, or what side you want. In this case the Giants took the ball, and the Eagles took the wind in the 1st and 4th.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
just wondering if anyone agrees
I think Dallas screwed it up in Pitt, but not sure
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
what do you mean screwed it up?
you think they should of chose which side to defend instead of getting the ball?
What the French?! Toast!
I thought
conventional wisdom was you want the wind in the fourth quarter, so you defer
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
haha
kevin curtis is a joke
but the eagles offense is starting to work
yet mcchoke will throw another int
there are alot of injuries in this game and i’m not completely confident in either of these teams winning next week
even if it is arizona..they are playing well lately
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
Hey!!!
That’s a Super Bowl winning, MVP-esque quarterback there.
by Brandon Worley on Jan 11, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
They look worse then the Titans
Like i said yesterday, you can’t have this many chances to score, and not put up points.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:25 PM CST reply actions
thank god for folk
i feel so confident he can make any FG or perfect onside kick if we ask him to
What the French?! Toast!
Big catch, and a good call.
You can’t jump over the dude’s back
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:28 PM CST reply actions
Give me a break, if that was Dallas it's a penatly
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
regardless
its just good technique thats how they are taught… maybe if he was turned but he wasnt
What the French?! Toast!
Coughlin
Cries over everything and always gets it his way. Give me a break, if this was Dallas no chance they pick up that flag.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:29 PM CST reply actions
Nick Folk
Needs to work on Touchbacks and not kicking out of bounds
by BleedSilver&Blue on Jan 11, 2009 2:30 PM CST reply actions
Nick Folk
Who told him that? Bruce Read, or Capt. Kangaroo?
by BleedSilver&Blue on Jan 11, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions
Eagles score a TD on this drive, Game Over!!!
If the beagles score a TD on this drive, game over
by BleedSilver&Blue on Jan 11, 2009 2:33 PM CST reply actions
I dont know
New York are the #1 seed for a reason
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
Don bring that up
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
I broke my cellphone over that pick...it was that bad
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
i borke a ps2 or ps3 controller
i cant remember but it was the closet thing to me at the time
What the French?! Toast!
remember the jerome bettis fumble agains the colts one the inch yard line
anything can happen
What the French?! Toast!
i never understand how you can let the TE run free
you know its going to be a run or pass to
A. back in the flat
B TE
i neer understand how they get free
What the French?! Toast!
Is that the biggest lead of the game?
I didnt see the first 2 1/2 quarters
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
You know....
I’m going to regret saying this.
I hate the Eagles, hate McNabb, hate their fans. But maybe because I live between Giants and Pats fans, I would love to see the Giants, another #1 seed, go down at home. Then the Eagles lose next week in Arizona.
This afternoon, I’ll be rooting hard for the Chargers. All four teams with a first-round bye could potentially lose.
Wow.
I live in Jersey
And would LOVE a Giant lose so all these people who magically became Giant fans.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
all my friends are eagle fans
yeah go giants… actually go cards
id rather the giants a respectable franchise go to the champ game.. rather than philly i love the no ring arguement
What the French?! Toast!
This is the game we should be playing in.
Damn Romo and his GF, his pear shape, his beret.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
LMAO...
His beret. I knew there was a good reason for those turnovers.
by Brandon Worley on Jan 11, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
nope
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
if jacobs cant get this something is wrong...
wow you dont challenge you got jacobs if he cant get an inch you dont deserve to win
What the French?! Toast!
I agree Jim
TR seems to be a little chunky some places, and, DB had a much cuter butt, but I’d still take TR over DB any day of the week.
by dcfansinceiwasababy on Jan 11, 2009 2:46 PM CST reply actions
DCFAN
Please know that those three ‘mantras’ come from Tex…and I just like to display them for their brilliance every now and then. I can take ne credit for noticing Tony’s butt, I think his GF is hot and that wasn’t a beret he was wearing. I don’t know what it’s called, but from Tex’s suite in the unbuilt stadium, it probably looked like a beret.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
Giants fans have to be worrying now
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
now
you have sent your team a message that you are scared of fourth and inches – that was wishful thinking
Eagles ball
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
I'm hoping the Iggles win..
there’s a really obnoxious fan who comes on here and talks smack. Besides, if the all the top seeds get beat and never even make it to the big show, we can change the name from Super Bowl, to Toilet bowl.
Then have the Iggles lose in the Toilet Bowl…it would be so cruel…like letting a man dying of thirst crawl to the edge of the oasis…then move the oasis!
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
A pig in a tuxedo
… is still a pig.
Losing every other game during the regular season, but being in a crappy division and getting into the playoffs is more luck than anything. Having that luck extended and prevailing over a better team, is simply more luck.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
It's fine the way it is...
..sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. It just doesn’t make you Super (in my opinion).
That’s why I said it would be better to call it the Toilet Bowl. Now, I don’t have a any skin in this game so I don’t really have strong feelings…but the assumption is that the Super Bowl Champ is the ‘best team’ in football, and I think that is not always true. Like last year..the Giants were not a better team than the Pats. I’m glad the Pats got beat. But if those two teams played in a 10 game series, and you bet your house on the Giants, I think you’d be homeless right now.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
That is just stupid.
You have Jacobs, or punt it. That is the last play I would run.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
Go for it
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
yes - Giants are showing nothing
and are into the wind needing two scores
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions
Why not go for it?
They didnt need many yards, and I never agree with punting inside your opponents 45
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
So turning it oveer up feild wont be as bad as if they were on fire
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
Because the Giants need two scores not one.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
So if you gamble youre not loosing as much
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
But theoretically the Eagles should have converted if they went for it
And could have closed out the game right now
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
Yes but play it safe.
The Giants only have one TO left.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
you pin them deep inside their ten making them drive ninty yards for a TD
what part don’t you understand
I would have more confidence in my offense to make 3 yards
and I dont think 30 yards in this situation is that important
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
Actually it has been worked out that it is actually of benefit to a team to attempt every fourth down conversion of 5 yards or less
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
Why are you arguing
It worked out perfect for the Eagles.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
Im arguing theory rather than result
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Ok
Keep hoping the Giants are going to lose.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
That isnt
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
I'll try to find the article
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
situational
I am aware of that, but I don’t think you can ignore the situation and use hard and fast rules.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
30 yards
into the wind takes time
the clock is against the Giants
by I_miss_Switzer on Jan 11, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
nope
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
That is why they punted
You have faith in your defense.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:57 PM CST reply actions
Could have faith in their offense
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
Or be stupid...i think it's paid off for them there
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
Might have worked better if they had gone for it you just dont know
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
The Eagles should have beat them twice this year as it is.
They’ve been the better team all year.
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
The Giants dominated the first game
The score shouldnt have been as close as it was
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
The Eagles had a chance to win
But Reid called a dumb call on 4th and 1
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Still the Giants were the better team that game
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
I can't believe
A #1 seed in the NFC East is going to get knocked out by another NFC East wildcard team in the divisional round. Has that ever happened before……..Oh wait a minute.
That would seem to be the place a #1 seed would lose
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
Hey just think
guys when the Giants lost today (one and done), with the Panthers having lost (one and done) the Colts (by the Chargers who are 8-8), hey this is no longer a Dallas thing. HA
by dcfansinceiwasababy on Jan 11, 2009 3:01 PM CST reply actions
last week
both 6th seed and 4th seeds won
this week both 6th seeds won again and the 4th seed won last night
which means san diego will win today lol
the game isnt over yet but i dont think the giants will win unless they force mcchoke to turnover
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
What Ima gonna do
Start watching football in November. Save my heart.
by dcfansinceiwasababy on Jan 11, 2009 3:05 PM CST reply actions
They had to before aswell
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
No
They could have got a TD and a field goal
by joey7289 on Jan 11, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
ok but they needed two scores
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
i think the top seed in the NFL playoffs must be cursed....
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
Game over thanks Eli
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
Wow, game over
Eli just pulled a Romo
In-YOUR-endo
by accidental innuendo on Jan 11, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions
no repeat for you, Eli
funny Eagles actually getting vengeance for the Cowboys last year. We were supposed to be in this position!
Yeah....
Doesn’t it suck watching the eagles and giants play?
I equally hate them both.
I’m hoping for a Baltimore/Arizona game
9-7 team hosting the NFC championship
Unfreakingbelievable
by dcfansinceiwasababy on Jan 11, 2009 3:09 PM CST reply actions
Go Cards!
If you would have told me before the season that Arizona would host the NFC Championship game, I would have thought you were crazy and thats exactly what the NFL has become…crazy!
In Romo we Trust
My thoughts exactly...
I would love to read another article by Jason Whitlock talking about Donovan Mcnabbs class.
+1
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
No
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Not unless he wins I meant
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Jan 11, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
+1
How can he not be? MVP, super bowl MVp’s, still getting it done..
If he gets there he would have more super bowl appearances then Peyton and Favre. As of right now he has more then Peyton and as many as Favre
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
Maybe...
I’ve been questioning that too.
He has a super bowl ring, 2 MVPS, and might have another shot. I think he’s severely overrated.
how?
Do you lead to teams to the Superbowl and have a 3rd team playing out of there A$$ and be overrated?
"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"
Actually he's a cautionary tale for where Romo's career might be headed.
His career went down the crapper in his 4th season as a starter and up until the 2nd half of last season he’s been a turnover machine more than anything else.
Not real comparable....
Warner was old when he was with the Rams already.
He had a better team around him then Romo did when he was with the Rams.
He was about two years older than Romo.
I’ll certainly agree about the better team part. My point was more along the lines of Warner’s turnovers increasing until they finally spiralled out of control to the point where the turnovers way outnumbered the positive plays. Even in ‘01, Warner had 26 turnovers. From ’02-’06 Warner had 27 TD passes and 48 turnovers.
So this cat got off to a red hot start his first three seasons, blew his next four seasons, and looks ready to finish his career at the top. That sounds a little too up-and-down to be a Hall Of Famer to me.
its possible
thats a concern of mine, and why i think we need to bring in a qb coach who will get on romo’s case when