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NFL Championship Sunday: Game Threads

By the end of today, we will know which two teams will square off on February 6th, 2011 for the Super Bowl. Both games should be very intense, as all four teams feature a great mixture of offense and defense. Use this as your game thread to discuss each game as they unfold; my brief previews and predictions for both games are after the jump.

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Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

 

 

VS.

Game: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
Date/Time: Sunday, January 23, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. EST
Local Television: WJW/FOX, Channel 8 (Cleveland)
Announcers: Joe Buck & Troy Aikman

It is hard to believe these two teams have not met more often in postseason play. You have to give credit to what Mike Martz has been able to do in Chicago this year, maintaining a good balance of run-pass, improving the protection of an offensive line that was atrocious to start the season, and paving the way for Jay Cutler to put up career numbers.

The Bears' defense is healthy and can force critical turnovers. They held Green Bay to just ten points in Week 17, but the past two weeks, I think Aaron Rodgers has played some of the best football of his career. It helps that the Packers' ground game has gotten going behind James Stark, but I still believe Green Bay's chances to win will come down to Rodgers' arm. Green Bay has enough good pass rushers to make Chicago's protection break down and make it difficult for Cutler to match Green Bay's offense.  My Pick: Packers win 28-21.


New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

 

 

VS.

Game: New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Date/Time: Sunday, January 23, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. EST
Local Television: WOIO/CBS, Channel 19 (Cleveland)
Announcers: Jim Nantz & Phil Simms

For the second week in a row, we have to pick between the better of two evils. Whether you like Rex Ryan's style or not, the fact is that they did the impossible -- they beat the Colts and the Patriots on the road in back-to-back weeks. They defeated the Steelers in Pittsburgh late in the regular season too, so they should be as confident as ever that they can go in again and advance to the Super Bowl.

When you look back at the past two weeks though, the one thing the Jets have not faced in the postseason is an overly intimidating defense. When the likes of James Harrison, LaMar Woodley, and Troy Polamalu come breathing down the neck of Mark Sanchez though, is he going to be able to continue making the clutch throws? Ben Roethlisberger already has two Super Bowls under his belt, and I like his experience to take them there again. My Pick: Steelers win 20-17.

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J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 1:53 PM EST reply actions  

I guess you could say I hope Green Bay sends the Bears… PACKING?!

"Quote goes here."

by Adrock2099 on Jan 23, 2011 2:33 PM EST reply actions  

GGN has the worst logo of the four. BTSC is boring, but the simplicity is understandable, given their resources. That Packers logo is one of the best around.

"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge..." C. Darwin

by Spidey on Jan 23, 2011 2:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Agreed.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:13 PM EST up reply actions  

that was disturbed…talking babies get aroused by wilderbeats mating.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 3:03 PM EST reply actions  

LOVE IT! Where’s it from?

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Google images.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Aaron Rodgers is amazingggg.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 3:10 PM EST reply actions  

Whatever happens, guys, at least one shitty AFC team is going to lose today.

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:10 PM EST reply actions  

My Super Bowl prediction?

Green Bay vs. The Soon To Be Forgotten Loser Of The Super Bowl.

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 3:12 PM EST reply actions  

Hey if Green Bay wins I got one of my SB predictions right!

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 3:13 PM EST reply actions  

I think Green Bay and the Steelers will be in the Superbowl. I just hope the NFC wins it all….

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:14 PM EST reply actions  

BOOO!

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t think the Jets are professional enough to match what the Steelers have. I try not to be biased anymore, as much as I hate those douchebag Steelers.

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it’s going to be Steelers vs. Packers too.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 3:20 PM EST up reply actions  

BOOO!

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, I hope I’m wrong! And even if they do win, I think the Packers are going to win it all.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 3:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t think the Jets are professional enough to match what the Steelers have.

What’s this supposed to mean?

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Rex Ryan talks a lot of shit.

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Sure, the Steelers have plenty of goons too, but when it comes to preparing for games, they generally keep their mouths shut. The Jets can’t go 5 minutes without displaying that arrogant New York attitude.

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought that might be what you meant, in which case:

You really think the Steelers are going to win a football because they are more professional in your opinion? Whaaa

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

As a hockey fan, I have seen the Detroit Red Wings overpower and dismantle opponents by keeping a cool head and preparing for an opponent. It may not warrant in the NFL, but I think that being in the right mind set beforehand and keeping your composure is crucial.

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Fair enough.

I’m still booing those picking Pittsburgh!
BOOOO!

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Fair enough, I hope I am wrong.

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Someone may have mentioned this before, but the new NFL Super Bowl commercials showing real fan reactions are really weak. I’ve been more excited than those posers during regular season college games.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:15 PM EST reply actions  

showing real fan reactions

I thought they were staged.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions  

They might be.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Joe Buck is so bad.

If you don't respect Aaron Laffey, I will fight you.

by Cap'n Snegiryov on Jan 23, 2011 3:29 PM EST reply actions  

freaking horrible. He doesn’t even like sports! His voice and commentary are dismal.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

No he loves baseball. He has no passion for football.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 3:55 PM EST up reply actions  

He sucks at baseball too

by The Grimace on Jan 23, 2011 11:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Ben Roethlisberger already has two Super Bowls under his belt, and I like his experience to take them there again. My Pick: Steelers win 20-17.

BOOO!

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:33 PM EST reply actions  

Chad Ochocinco
Carson Palmer demands a trade? Last person demanded a trade in Cincy was crucified by the media n had to win the fans back, how will this go?

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 3:34 PM EST reply actions  

and will contemplate retirement if he does not get his wish

Geez.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope the Bengals call his bluff.

I’m sure he would leave tens of millions of dollars on the table and just walk away. Sure.

What an ass.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Asking for a trade I can understand, but the retirement stuff is just ridiculous. Maybe he would pull a Favre and retire then decide to come back and play for someone else.

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha wow. I bet those two get along.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 3:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Interesting situation they have there in Cincy. I’ve never been a Palmer fan, i think he gets too much credit for being a great QB when things go well there and not enough blame when things go wrong.

I also think this is a huge indictment of the coaching staff (with Lewis being brought back). I remember a certain someone criticizing that same coaching staff and taking flak for it.

Also if you’re willing to retire that easily (loosely used), how much do you really love/care about football?

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

I am sure seven years of craziness with Chad and now TO would drain some of your love of the game.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 3:40 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s nice to have this kind of controversy swirling somewhere else in the division for a change.

In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra

by JustPlainBrowns on Jan 23, 2011 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I’d rather have it fall on Baltimore or Pittsburgh rather than Cincinnati.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 4:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, Cincy already has enough drama to keep them occupied. Although it would be nice to see Lil Palmer try to replace his big brother.

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

If they trade Carson, I’m guessing Jordan is cut 0.0023 seconds later.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Who the hell would want Carson Palmer?

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope he’s not coming here….

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 3:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, no chance.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Chad Johnson was fun. He was good and looked like he loved playing football.

Chad Ochocinco is a media whore who does nothing but bitch, and hasn’t been good in years.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 3:57 PM EST up reply actions  

yup.

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 3:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I didn’t like either of them.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Excellent punt.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:38 PM EST reply actions  

Since I will shortly be leaving to have dinner and watch the game with my Pittsburgh native in-laws, where I will be unable to log on and express my true feelings about the late game on this board, here are my predictions for the late game today:

1) A significant playmaker for the Jets will be injured by a questionable hit from the Steelers. Jets fans will howl and Pittsburgh fans will justify it saying that football is a violent game.

2) At least one Jets drive will be extended by an egregious personal foul committed by the Steelers.

3) At least one, maybe up to three questionable officiating calls will, inexplicably go Pittsburgh’s way. Still, their fans will believe that their team is not lucky and that the officials are out to get them. To justify their belief, they will point to item 2.

4) Pittsburgh will jump the snap count or line up offsides at least a dozen times. They will get called for offsides once.

The Steelers will win, of course, based almost exclusively on item 3. No official will be publicly censured for any of the obvious blown calls or noncalls. I hate it, but that’s the way the NFL rolls. The Steelers are their golden boys and they are money in the bank. A Steelers-Packers Super Bowl is an NFL executive’s wet dream, and thus it shall happen.

"Magic would be getting productivity out of Crowe or Valbuena. I’ll admit we could use a little luck, but that’s not the same thing." - Jay

by woodsmeister on Jan 23, 2011 3:43 PM EST reply actions  

Entirely reasonable predictions.

Howerver,

The Steelers will win

BOOO!

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Trust me – I want to see the Steelers humiliated to the point where their fans cry frozen tears on the way out of Heinz Field. I just think that the fix is ALWAYS in for the Steelers.

"Magic would be getting productivity out of Crowe or Valbuena. I’ll admit we could use a little luck, but that’s not the same thing." - Jay

by woodsmeister on Jan 23, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Green Bay is getting great field position.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 3:44 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, Aaron Rodgers is really good. Good thing we drafted Braylon that year.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 3:54 PM EST reply actions  

didn’t 20 other teams pass on Rodgers?

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Aaron Rodgers would have been overkill.

We drafted Charlie Frye in the third round.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I know I know, I didn’t mean it like that. I was happy with the pick at the time, I just think its another one of those picks that demonstrates how hard it is to know what you are getting until they’ve actually played for a few seasons.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions  

God I hate commercials.

Life would be wonderful and easy if I just had super-apps on my phone.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 3:59 PM EST reply actions  

Computers make it a lot less noticeable. I wouldn’t be able to watch on TV without something to occupy my attention during commercial breaks.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:01 PM EST up reply actions  

agreed. Got rid of cable a few years ago – best decision I’ve made in a long time.

Hey look, another phone commercial. As long as I can make and receive calls/texts on my phone, I could give a crap what else it can do for me.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 4:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn Green Bay is making Chicago look bad.

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:05 PM EST reply actions  

They may go up 21-0 here.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 4:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Chicago is the worst #1 seed I can remember in a looong time.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t know, wasn’t New England a #1 seed?

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah but NE had some good wins during the season.

This Bears team is just ugly.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, Bears > Patriots, also the Bears are a #2 seed.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s what I get for opening my big mouth….

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I actually thought Chicago would win this game but damn, you’re probably right. I think i overestimated their d and underestimated the Packers running game.

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Falcons were the #1 seed

by Luke C on Jan 23, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Joe Buck sucks…has that been mentioned yet?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 4:06 PM EST reply actions  

He’s got a finely tuned baseball voice. Could you imagine him doing college basketball?

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Do you recall his and McCarver’s commentary during the Indian’s playoff games in the 90’s?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 4:11 PM EST up reply actions  

No…not at all. Not to mention the usual anti-Cleveland digs they peppered into their broadcasts. Assholes.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

anti-Cleveland digs seem to be typical of most commentators. When we win a Super Bowl, I’m sure whoever calls the game will make an effort to diminish it.

by Dawg Nuts on Jan 23, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Buck takes digs at anyone who isn’t the Cardinals.

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I just found out Buck did broadcasts for my local triple A affiliate back in the day.

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

On October 9, 2009, McCarver released a cover album of jazz standards entitled Tim McCarver Sings Songs from the Great American Songbook.89

shudders…

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

If they lose this game, does Lovie get fired?

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

Wow 15 first downs for GB, 3 for CHI.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

GB has only been to 3rd down three times!

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Does it piss anyone else offthat so many other 3-4 teams can find good LB’s anywhere?

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

Well we’re probably switching to the 4-3.

I really don’t know the big differences between the two, but won’t switching to a 4-3 make it a lot easier to find linemen since most colleges run it? That way we don’t have to worry about converting someone to a different position.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 4:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Not nearly as much as 6 coaches in 12 years.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:14 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

Cutler’s going to throw a really bad INT soon.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 4:12 PM EST reply actions  

There it is.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m gunna have a go at that:

Aaron Rodgers will throw for a TD in the second half.
Wait for it…

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

That inside 2-minute fumble recovery rule is freaking stupid.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:18 PM EST reply actions  

yeah anyone care to explain that one?

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I believe put it in to prevent the fumbleruski play I believe. I forget what game it was, but there was a famous play where a QB fumbled the ball like 20 yards forward and converted a third or fourth down. I think thats why it was instated.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

The Raiders Holy Roller play

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah thats it, thanks I couldn’t remember the details. Its on nfl.com in like the “Top Ten Luckiest Plays of All Time” videos.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Still stupid. If the offense wants to intentionally fumble a ball 20 yards forward in a 14-0 game in the first half, (which is a massive risk, obviously), then let them.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

but why only in the last two minutes?

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

To prevent the desperation plays, just “fumbling” it forward. I mean think about it, you could theoretically just roll the ball forward and hope one of your players can get it.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Alternatively, you could just throw the ball forward and hope one of your players can get it. If this is illegal, why not the hail mary?

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought the ball could never be fumbled forward? Also wasn’t that fumble backwards?

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I think not being able to fumble it forward is all part of the same rule change.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah i just saw that

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Meh, I still say if they are dumb enough to fumble 20 yards on purpose, let ’em.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Lets not forget it is the first half.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, I am not defending the rule I am just telling you why they created it.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I bet it has something to do with lateraling. Maybe not wanting teams to intentionally fumble a ball backwards to prolong a play.

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

1:44 and one timeout.

Rodgers is going to get at least a FG here.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:19 PM EST reply actions  

and Cutler shows up on time!

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

underthrown but that was also a good defensive play

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

or maybe not.

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I called that Cutler was going to throw a pick soon.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST reply actions  

well then there’s that.

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST reply actions  

Knox didn’t even see the ball. He looked like Momass on that play.

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 4:24 PM EST reply actions  

Let me stress again that I think the NFL needs to determine what constitutes a catch.

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

Haha, and here come the pretzels!

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:28 PM EST reply actions  

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

alright, this was pretty good.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 4:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone else get a little hop in their step when FOX brings on Mike Pereria to back up Joe Buck, and they are wrong?

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:28 PM EST reply actions  

“Yeah, I think that ball came a little bit loose—”
“After reviewing the play, the ruling on the field stands.”

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Makes me smile.

Smug S.O.B.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha!

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Let’s see, last time the Browns hired a former Steelers co-ordinator, how did that work out?

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Bruce Aryans? Who was it?

by BuenosAires_Dawg on Jan 23, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Todd Collins?

Ballgame.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:54 PM EST reply actions  

carrying on the tradition

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 4:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Well that really sucks for the Bears.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 4:55 PM EST reply actions  

This game just got a lot less exciting.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 4:56 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah this game just got bumped to secondary tv. Pawn Stars, you’re up.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Hold on there. Todd Collins is poised to be a legend.

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 4:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe not.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Not an interception.

by Matt Y. on Jan 23, 2011 4:58 PM EST reply actions  

I assume Chili’s is as bad as Applebee’s, right?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 4:59 PM EST reply actions  

Not quite as bad – but very, very close.

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 5:01 PM EST up reply actions  

So it safe to say Colt McCoy would not eat there either?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Probably not. I sat in the booth with his (and Shipley’s) picture at Black’s BBQ in Texas last year. Way better than processed, prepackaged chain crap like that.

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 5:06 PM EST up reply actions  

And why do you ask that? Please tell me Colt’s not doing a Chili’s commercial?!

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 5:08 PM EST up reply actions  

reference to a joke from a past thread here.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Have to say I got a pretty good laugh out of this little exchange.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. -- Vince Lombardi

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Well now I wish I got the reference!

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

You had to be there. I thought it was pretty f’ing funny. Then again I am usually drunk when I am on this board/watching football.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:23 PM EST up reply actions  

In order to maintain the TV audience, the NFL Commissioner should order that Green Bay has to play with their back up QB.

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 5:02 PM EST reply actions  

Isn’t it time for the NFL to give up on playing an actual probowl game?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:12 PM EST reply actions  

Tramon Williams is fantastic.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 5:13 PM EST reply actions  

Their 3rd stringer is coming in.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 5:21 PM EST reply actions  

It’s not too bad, definitely seen worse.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

From the Browns, this year. And most of last year.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Touchdown Bears.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:28 PM EST reply actions  

We have a game folks.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:29 PM EST reply actions  

Enjoy your fine Peppers.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:34 PM EST reply actions  

That was a clean hit.

"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway

by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 5:35 PM EST reply actions  

He dipped his head and caused a helmet to helmet hit. Thems is the rules, no?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions  

You can’t touch a QB’s head, let alone go helmet to helmet with a QB.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 5:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Looked like he hit him in the chest and only clipped the bottom of Rogers’ facemask to me.

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by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions  

It looked much worse to me.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions  

He led with his helmet and wrecked his shit. It was a good call, whether we like the rule or not.

by BuenosAires_Dawg on Jan 23, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions  

His head was up. Maybe his head hit first, but I believe the rule is against leading with the top of your head.

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by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions  

The packers are the new steelers in the eyes of the refs apparently.

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by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 5:36 PM EST reply actions  

The Packers punt team has totally taken Hester out of this game

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 5:38 PM EST reply actions  

It only takes one. There will be more punts.

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions  

goes to show, imo, that there are a lot of good punters around the league.

by BuenosAires_Dawg on Jan 23, 2011 5:50 PM EST up reply actions  

With the way this game is going, the NFC might not even have a QB for the superbowl.

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jan 23, 2011 5:50 PM EST reply actions  

Every time I look at this ref I remember bottlegate. I think that was the new Browns’ most exciting moment.

by BuenosAires_Dawg on Jan 23, 2011 5:51 PM EST reply actions  

I was at that game. Only time I’ve ever been truly worried walking out of the stadium – old or new. I was sure there was going to be a riot, burning turned over cars etc.

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 6:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Not so fast, eh.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

One hell of one, right?

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, it’s not my fault if Green Bay doesn’t even try to tackle :)

by BuenosAires_Dawg on Jan 23, 2011 5:58 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:52 PM EST reply actions  

Awesome. I love it when fat dudes score.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 5:53 PM EST reply actions  

Raji has moves.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:55 PM EST reply actions  

OK, I am going to play some MarioKart Wii until the next game. Out.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:55 PM EST reply actions  

I’ve been playing StarCraft II during this game.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Huh? I don’t get it.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:58 PM EST up reply actions  

we have a game again maybe?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 5:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh ok, indeed.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 5:59 PM EST up reply actions  

The play calling is interesting.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:01 PM EST reply actions  

And by interesting, I mean pretty bad, on that latest drive.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed. Horrible. Daboll-esque.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Can a 3rd string QB lead a 3rd scoring drive against this D?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:02 PM EST reply actions  

someone took their Holcomb pills

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 6:03 PM EST up reply actions  

All things considered, this has been a tense fourth quarter.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:03 PM EST reply actions  

They’re still alive, for now.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:05 PM EST reply actions  

nice step up into the pocket

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 6:05 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, I want GB to win but not because of a god awful call like that.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

I hate sh*tty *ss officiating all around.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t think they would’ve called that on Brady or some other big name.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

Yikes, looked like a BS grounding flag there.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

wow bullshit, receiver gets tripped, but he had knox in the area but i looked like he was throwing deep, not in the playoffs is that grounding

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

That’s a bad call. It was close enough to a receiver.

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

Thats a good call. No one was close to that

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 6:06 PM EST reply actions  

Awful call, probably the worse I’ve seen this post-season.

He had a guy right there.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions  

his guy wasn’t there though, if he would have saw that guy he could have came a lot closer to completing the pass

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s crazy.

It was 15 yards away from anyone.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I saw a guy there. If a replay proved that there was no one in reasonable proximity I’d step down, but that’s not what I saw the first time.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Shut up Rivers.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Haha, now I get it. Well played, b19k.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions  

His avatar.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions  

But seriously, considering the QB was hit and there was a receiver on the sideline, usually referee discretion doesn’t cause the flag to come out.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions  

the closest receiver was Knox over the middle of the field i thought, the guy on the sideline was way up field

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah he didn’t see Knox he was throwing towards the deep man it looked like to me

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t know, I think they give QBs to much leeway but as I said I don’t think that would’ve been called on a “star” QB. I am saying bad call because its not consistent with some of the no-calls I’ve seen during the regular season.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Right, this is how I feel too.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I actually kind of hate how QBs can hurl straight into the ground next to a blocking RB and not get called for grounding. I think the way the rule is usually called robs defenses of a lot of well earned sacks.

by BiggieBrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I think the Bears may have finally found a QB.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. -- Vince Lombardi

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:08 PM EST reply actions  

Let’s trade for Cutler!

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Heh. Seriously though, have to hand to this kid.

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by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:13 PM EST up reply actions  

oh well, never mind

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by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, and he’s hurt on the sidelines.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m hoping the Bears make this first down so that that bad flag becomes a non-issue.

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 6:08 PM EST reply actions  

This is Clevelandesque torture for GB fans right now.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 6:10 PM EST reply actions  

Right. Weird seeing this from an outsider perspective.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:12 PM EST up reply actions  

No, Packer fans still think they can win.

I would already be in full meltdown mode.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 6:13 PM EST up reply actions  

They’re freaking out on their blog.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 6:13 PM EST up reply actions  

The fact that this game is only one-score from being tied is a major, major, second-half fail by the Packers. WTF happened at half-time?

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 6:10 PM EST reply actions  

I think Chicago was also playing awful in the 1st half.

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions  

who the hell called that play?

by Villeslgr on Jan 23, 2011 6:13 PM EST reply actions  

Can we imagine Caleb Hanie leading the Bears into the Super Bowl?

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 6:13 PM EST reply actions  

Okay, no. But it was a good thought while it lingered

by JamesPowell on Jan 23, 2011 6:14 PM EST up reply actions  

entertaining for sure.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Super Bowl for the Packers!!!

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 6:14 PM EST reply actions  

Just beat the AFC, please!!!!!

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Good game, I’m happy.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:14 PM EST reply actions  

It did get exciting at the end.

Now, J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, JETS!

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Indeed.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I dunno, that meteor from last week would be good.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry but I cannot bring myself to root for the Jets.
Might have to just root for penalties all night.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. -- Vince Lombardi

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions  

You’re new, you just don’t understand. It’s not about the Jets, it’s about any team preventing the Steelers from another freaking SB.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I understand.

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by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions  

But worry not. The Pack is back.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. -- Vince Lombardi

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s the “lesser of two evils” kind of a thing.

In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra

by JustPlainBrowns on Jan 23, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn, this was too close for comfort.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. -- Vince Lombardi

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:14 PM EST reply actions  

Yay one of my prediction was correct.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 6:15 PM EST reply actions  

For the next few hours, we’re ALL Gang Green Nation!

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:16 PM EST reply actions  

I think you mean “Behind the Steel Curtain!”

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions  

o.0

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions  

BOOO!

Jake is my hommeboy

by davus on Jan 23, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

PACKS GOING TO THE SB! WOOHOO!

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:16 PM EST reply actions  

I think I officially want to call them my second favorite team.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions  

when they beat Pitt or NYJ, then they will be.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions  

They’ve been my second favorite for awhile b/c of Rodgers.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions  

+2

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by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 6:19 PM EST up reply actions  

=/ i wanted the bears to win. oh well. go jets!

Jake is my hommeboy

by davus on Jan 23, 2011 6:18 PM EST reply actions  

I’m with you.

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by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 6:25 PM EST up reply actions  

E*Trade baby just roasted the Steelers.

Awesome.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:29 PM EST reply actions  

The appeal of the talking, stock savvy baby totally escapes me.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, I mean he roasted the Steelers. That’s cool in my book regardless of who does it.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Precisely.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions  

I suppose. But damn those commercials are terrible and I can’t help but be suspicious of anyone who enjoys them. That baby enjoys copulating wilderbeats for cripes sakes!

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s hilarious. I like the one where he hides his IPhone under his pillow. It’s genius.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Indeed, it is.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn, I missed it.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

My stomach is turning watching those pee colored towels.

Life moves pretty fast. If don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it. - Ferris Bueller

by Kosar19 on Jan 23, 2011 6:33 PM EST reply actions  

Wait till they all have to eat it.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Let's hope so.

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by Kosar19 on Jan 23, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh… that’s nice?

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Yikes.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

buuuuuuh!

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I have to go in like ten minutes to a few meetings then grab dinner after. Just hoping for the stupid Steelers to lose.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 6:39 PM EST reply actions  

Meetings, over this game? And you try to call yourself a fan…

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Club meetings. Have to be there. Can’t help it.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 6:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m on newspaper and Central Spirit, which is Clemson’s club to support all the athletic programs, not just football and basketball.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions  

She goes to Clemson. Hence being in Clemson’s clubs.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions  

You don’t have to be at anything.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Could be an alum I thought.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Well if you miss photo meetings, they give you this really annoying assignment that’s a pain in the ass since no one wants to do it. So I have to go to those. Central Spirit they take attendance and you get one unexcused meeting.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Stupid Steelers.

What are you 5 years old…tell us what you really think.

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by Kosar19 on Jan 23, 2011 6:45 PM EST reply actions  

Here we go with the officials…bet they’re from Pittsburgh…inbred Yinzers.

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by Kosar19 on Jan 23, 2011 6:46 PM EST reply actions  

Phil-osophy? Move over Plato.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:47 PM EST reply actions  

I think he’s been bumming blounts from his son.

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by Kosar19 on Jan 23, 2011 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

HEAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTHHHH!!! (echo)

Looks like a catch to me, great effort.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:53 PM EST reply actions  

Bull call, absolutely no evidence of the football touching the ground.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

aka, the call on the field should have stood.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

No, that was a good overturn.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

You disgust me.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Is he rooting for the frickin’ Steelers instead of the meteor?

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by golanbatrac on Jan 23, 2011 7:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, a friend of mine posted a Steelers status on facebook. And I was like “wtf?” and she was like “steelers over jets!”.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh and she says she has to “cheer for Roethlisberger” because he went to Miami, where she goes.

I don’t cheer for the Bills or Eagles because of CJ Spiller and Brian Dawkins. I don’t cheer for the 49ers or Jets because of Troy Smith and Holmes.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

F you, go root for Buffalo.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Close but I thought he had it.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 6:56 PM EST reply actions  

How bad was douchebag Cutler’s injury? Did Matthews get him?

Any good injuries in the Jets / Steelers game? Braylon drop a big one yet?

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by golanbatrac on Jan 23, 2011 7:03 PM EST reply actions  

Steelers first drive took up over 9 minutes for a TD.

And Cutler is a punk and will be properly eviscerated tomorrow.

by DisplacedBuckeye on Jan 23, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Caleb whatever had more heart than him, it seemed.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Cutler got a little boo boo on his knee and he just sat on the bench the rest of the day. Great drive in that man.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

This made me laugh.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha I beat you on that ink by about two hours, dear.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

It is hard to root for either of these teams. Has anyone done a proper douche bag count and if so what are the totals?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:09 PM EST reply actions  

53+53= All of them.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

You omitted the coaches

by Roger Dorn on Jan 23, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn. That’s why I’m in Social Studies.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Can someone tell me how Brett “homeless” Keisel is making it to the Pro Bowl? He sat out for about half the year.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:14 PM EST reply actions  

That sounds about right.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:18 PM EST up reply actions  

The beaver on his face is twice as bad now.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Toothless, inbred Yinzer women and their brainless bandwaggon jumping Ohio counterparts find him hot. Fan voting.

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

“broke away from Brodney Pool”

You don’t say.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

NFL players ripping Cutler. Hilarious.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

Hahaha, last I checked Maurice Jones-Drew, Derrick Brooks, LeCharles Bentley, Lance Moore, and Darnell Dockett are all sitting at home.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:30 PM EST up reply actions  

They are all right though

by Roger Dorn on Jan 23, 2011 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha last I checked, they don’t call it quits in a game that huge over a bruise, if that.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahahaha, they’re not playing in games that huge.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahaha, but Jay Cutler did.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions  

And he packed it in. Thank you for agreeing.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Not a problem, at all. It’s fun making fun of these players that never even got the opportunity to play in a conference championship this season.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

And it’s hilarious to make fun of Jay Cutler because the minute he had an excuse, he rode the bench.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahaha, what are Maurice Jones-Drew, Derrick Brooks, LeCharles Bentley, Lance Moore, and Darnell Dockett all riding? Their coaches.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

What is Jay Cutler riding? A plane home.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:39 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s supposed to be couches. Damn typos.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha, I thought it a little odd.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahahaha. Now that I think about it, coaches is unintentionally funnier.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Extremely.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

do we know for sure that’s what his injury was? even if it was something he could play through, would he have been able to play well? We know what happens when guys play through injuries they shouldn’t.

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by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I knew you’d jump in to defend Cutler.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I like to gather facts before making judgments, strange I know.

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by notthatnoise on Jan 23, 2011 10:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Whoops. Didn’t see this before I posted it…

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Pouncey’s such a baby. Awee.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:24 PM EST reply actions  

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that hit. Sanders is such the worthless Steeler, that he faked it and the second they threw the flag he jumped up and started clapping. Really?

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:25 PM EST reply actions  

Learned that move from Hines.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 23, 2011 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Mendenhol looks good.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:26 PM EST reply actions  

Haha, Steelers suck. I want Chris to show back up, where’d yah go buddy?!

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:31 PM EST reply actions  

The banquet beer? Coors? That is their tag line? wow.

How about, “It will get you drunk if you have no other option”

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

I’m still trying to figure out what a “Banquet Beer” even means.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions  

A banquet was a term for an old western party.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s even more lame than what I was thinking.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone else think Refs just call false start if they see defenders pointing?

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

Crotchery pulled a Braylon.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

Damn good play.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

He has to catch that though.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

If Ben had used Kayak, he could’ve been on Barton Island…

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

“This is some nice some one said about the EVO” OHHH! Everyone likes it – I need to buy it so I can feel happy!

Have I mentioned I hate fucking cell phone commercials?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:38 PM EST reply actions  

HTC is the worst company to buy a smart phone from.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Almost everyone I know who has a “smart” phone is a slave to it.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I see the same thing.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

My friend is controlled by his Droid X and considers it the best phone ever. Nevermind the fact he’s had to re-install the phone twice.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Jets run D has looked pathetic thus far.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 7:42 PM EST reply actions  

Jets in general. I wish the Steelers weren’t playing such a sucky – ass team.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Me too. The thought of them going to another SB just makes me want to puke.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions  

GB is taking it all, so it’ll all work out regardless.

If the Jets lose, we need to find that JoeNamath poster and ask him if all that playoff talk around there has stopped.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

No one f*cking cares if your computer can play Jeperdy. We all know Americans only care if it can show them !@#$.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:46 PM EST reply actions  

None of those guys are even IBMers. They’re all actors. There goes me supporting them.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Right. Since when is knowledge prized or awed in this country?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah E*Trade baby, why are you so mesmerizing? Milka – whaa?

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:48 PM EST reply actions  

Let me ask – do you have kids?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Hell no.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions  

So what is so appealing about the talking baby? One of my theories why people like these commercials is they reflect back to their baby rearing days and make some positive association with this baby absurd and simultaneous cuteness and associate it with the fondness of their own infants.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, I did have two infant siblings.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Hmmm.

Still strikes me as creepy, just like talking dummies ala old Twillight Zone.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Wonder what Jeff Reed is doing right now.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 7:49 PM EST reply actions  

Being a kicker for the 49ers.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, now yah do.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions  

That was extra disgusting

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 7:57 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, the Jets look awful right now. They were supposed to have a defense.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 7:58 PM EST reply actions  

Where is the trash talk now Jets?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Not the time for that. You’re on the Steelers side saying that.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I am no side but the mythical meteor.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s an incompletion.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:04 PM EST reply actions  

Yikes. My Super Bowl prediction (from this weekend) is going to come to fruition. Packers all the way!

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

…Go away. I don’t want to here from you for at least a week. You need to think about what you’ve done.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Coming from the guy who would crucify the Browns after one negative play in the first quarter…

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Shhh now. Browns fans are actually hating the Steelers here… (all in good fun. But seriously, not cool Chris.)

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, that was annoying, but…

HEAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTHHHH!!!

As a Browns fan, that is just unforgivable.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Also, calling a call against the Steelers bullcrap. Seriously?

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess I should hide my terrible towel.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Ehh.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed, that was not funny Chris. You dug yourself too deep a hole.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Wish the Browns had pass rushers that routinely get to QBs.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 8:07 PM EST reply actions  

Still enough time for Bryalon to drop a TD pass or get piledriven in the turf.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

Dude, you are so subconsciously rooting for Pittsburgh.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Not really. I am on the GB bandwagon.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Not really. I am on the GB bandwagon.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Not really. I am on the GB bandwagon.

"Quote goes here."

by Adrock2099 on Jan 23, 2011 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Can CBS not afford professional sound engineers?

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

No, that’s why they have to hire Phil Simms.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I really don’t want to listen to Simms and Nance’s inane drivel. But when they sound like two drunks mumbling under the din of 70,000 idiots, it’s even more annoying.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I am not surprised about this. Of course.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

Damn Sanchez and his USC quarterback-ness.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

The one time we need him to do well ever. And he continues to be Sanchez.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Halftime. Going to prep some food for diner later.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 23, 2011 8:18 PM EST reply actions  

I can’t take another Steelers ring. F U Sanchez and foot rub Ryan.

by BuenosAires_Dawg on Jan 23, 2011 8:20 PM EST reply actions  

Anyone else a huge Packers fan now?

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

(Chris doesn’t need to respond. I know where he stands now.)

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

HAHA!

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m buying a Matthews jersey immediately.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

A Browns one for when we draft Casey right? I agree.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m on board with that.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve always kind of wanted a Rodgers shirt like the McCoy one I have.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

And look where that got McCoy…

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Ewww. Rooting against the Steelers is one thing, but buying another teams jersey? Especially a douchbags jersey.

You’re taking it too far.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

You are the only one who thinks he’s a douche. The fact that you’re ripping the Matthews ine is almost as bad as Chris.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

No, not even close. Clay Matthews Jr. is a douche.

I’m not rooting for the !@#$ing Steelers.

What the hell is wrong with you?

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Never diss the Mattchews line. Douche.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Thinking that is even close to the equivalent of rooting for the Steelers makes you retarded.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Rather be that than a douche.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought rooting for the Steelers and being a douche went hand in hand?

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s Chris. I’m calling Simms a douche because he roots against the Mathews family, also calls him a british cigarette and acts like an uptight prude when you diss Cutler or a PS3.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I was making a joke and trying to lighten the mood. But I sense that that is not going to happen now.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha, yeah. I totally went there. Still love you Simms.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha, I don’t even like Cutler, he’s a little bitch, his Denver exit showed enough to prove that.
I also never dissed Casey or Clay Sr. I don’t have a problem with either.

By the way, I’m never going to embrace your ignorance (and down right stupiduty) about any specific off-topic subject, especially video games, which I happen to be very well informed about.

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha, I don’t even like Cutler, he’s a little bitch, his Denver exit showed enough to prove that.

So why didn’t you agree with me joking about his bitchyness above?

I also never dissed Casey or Clay Sr. I don’t have a problem with either.

You diss one Matthews, you diss the two that played for the Browns and the one we could potentially draft.

By the way, I’m never going to embrace your ignorance (and down right stupiduty) about any specific off-topic subject, especially video games, which I happen to be very well informed about.

Douche. But still my friend.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Seriously though, I never really had a second favorite team or a favorite NFC team until this year and the Pack really stuck to me through the year.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s what happened with me once Rodgers started for GB. I liked Favre, but I really started watching the Packers when Rodgers started. I don’t know, I feel like GB’s a team you can’t hate unless you like another team in that division. Their fans are awesome.

(I’m not trying to be a front runner here. Obviously if the Browns were in the playoffs I wouldn’t care about the Packers.)

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Rodgers is a good QB

I thought that the 49eers made one of the biggest draft mistakes taking Smith over him.

by orangemocha on Jan 23, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Everyone thinks that, obviously.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I heard somebody say that the Jets personal Superbowl was beating the Pats at home last week. Must have been correct because their Defense is playing like it’s the Pro Bowl.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 8:25 PM EST reply actions  

The Pats did come in cocky as hell though.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow, that much? I expected negative.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

YES!

Ok. Down 14. Come on Jets, just do something. PLEASE.

And Sanchez, this could be a 7 point game if you didn’t suck and fumble the ball.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:40 PM EST reply actions  

That bomb was so lucky though. I mean Sanchez was moving AND was throwing off his back foot.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Man, why do you suck so much Kyle Wilson?

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:46 PM EST reply actions  

Remember how some people wanted him instead of Haden? ;)

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Phil Simms just showed his stupidity. You can’t challenge a flag, Phil.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:47 PM EST reply actions  

Such a bad rule. If you touch the football you can destroy the kicker. No touch and it’s generally an automatic first down.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:47 PM EST reply actions  

If anything, that should’ve only been the 5 yard rule, not the 15 yard one. Ridiculous.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha. “Ben Roethlisberger pulling out…” Nice one Phil.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:50 PM EST reply actions  

Now they need to do something with it!

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions  

BRODNEY POOL?!

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 8:50 PM EST reply actions  

Cmon Sanchez, fight the inner-USC!

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 9:14 PM EST reply actions  

Why do you give the ball to LT on the goal line when you have a big bruising back like Greene?

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

Because Shonn Green is not very good.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

L.T. has a higher vertical and because Greene sucks.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

LT didn’t even attempt to jump and Greene had several nice runs on that drive.

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Greene sucks and LT’s vertical is always important on goaline. You’re using hindsight.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Brian Scottenheimer looks worse than Daboll.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

And a safety.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

Looks like Mack may be going to the ProBowl after all… Both Pouncey and Mangold are out.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

I was just thinking the same thing. I forget what type of alternate Mack was.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Mack is a second alternate. Not sure who the first alternate is, but if both are injured, Mack should get in. Does anyone know if Mangold came back into the game after the injury?

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes he did.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Come on Jets, pick up the pace here.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

Nice

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

There it goes, TD Jets! Very surprising comeback effort by them.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

Sanchez has been impressive in the latter part of this game.

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by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

This will seem like an eternity for Jets fans I imagine…their season, at least defensively, comes down to making a stop after the two-minute warning here.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 9:44 PM EST reply actions  

Yep. They can lose the game on this one play. Or they can give themselves one last shot.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. -- Vince Lombardi

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I won’t be able to handle another shittburgh superbowl win. Come one jets

I met a fairy today that granted me one wish. "I want to live forever," I said. "Sorry" said the fairy, "I'm not allowed to grant wishes like that!"
"Fine" I said, "I want to die after the Browns win the Super Bowl !"
"You crafty bastard," said the fairy.

by The Licensed Pessimist on Jan 23, 2011 9:46 PM EST reply actions  

Game.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. -- Vince Lombardi

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

Go Packers.

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by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

wow…somehow you just know this guy will come through in the clutch always always always. the more i dislike roethlisburger the better he gets. it pains me to say this guy has got to be up there with brady and manning

by VABrownsFan on Jan 23, 2011 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

No, he’s not. At all. He didn’t even play that well tonight. He was basically carried. I mean, I saw some bad throws. He’s good but no where near that level.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

GO PACKERS!

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

Anybody got a good home remedy for getting vomit taste outta your mouth?

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by DaveDawg09 on Jan 23, 2011 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

Cheese.

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. -- Vince Lombardi

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 23, 2011 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Why did they change the Championship trophies?

All they are are Lombardi’s with the podium cut off. Stupid.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

ffffuuuuucccccckkkk

I met a fairy today that granted me one wish. "I want to live forever," I said. "Sorry" said the fairy, "I'm not allowed to grant wishes like that!"
"Fine" I said, "I want to die after the Browns win the Super Bowl !"
"You crafty bastard," said the fairy.

by The Licensed Pessimist on Jan 23, 2011 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

I wouldve hated for the Jets to get there much more. Anyways, go Pack

by johnnyphoenix on Jan 23, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s going to be sweet seeing Aaron Rodgers light up the Steelers and crush their Super Bowl aspirations. Can’t wait for Clay Matthews to lay into Roethlisberger. Assuming Pouncey remains up, the Packers have a huge advantage up front in that regard.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

(remains out, not “up”)

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 23, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Facebook statuses making me want to puke.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Find the “X”, click remove all.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 23, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

2 straight weeks of ESPN running Roethlisburger stories and then re-running them, running them a third time and then airing a new, hastily made movie entitled “Profiles in Courage: The Ben Roethlisburger Story: How this brave courageous man beat the odds and became an American hero.” I’m taking my talents to Hulu.

by VABrownsFan on Jan 23, 2011 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

Some kid who plays soccer, is trying to defend Sanchez’s play…

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 10:07 PM EST reply actions  

on my facebook.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Going by stats, he played better than Roethlisberger.

by emily522 on Jan 23, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

They just called me a front runner aha.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Then they kept calling me a dumbass and stupid. These are soccer players mind you. The one is apparently a fan of Miami. Uh., wut?

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 23, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t know how many more seasons of the Steelers winning and the Browns losing I can take before I am done with football. Can’t be too many more

by Roger Dorn on Jan 23, 2011 11:07 PM EST reply actions  

Well…

I dream of a day when the BROWNS are known as “America’s Team” and these dark, troubled times will be only a hazy memory. And I see Cleveland as a shining city on a hill…

Of course, by that time, the Super Bowl will be called the “Galaxy Bowl” and the United States will no longer exist. Steroids will have been legalized and negotiated in the CBA. Bionic engineers will surpass OCs and DCs in importance and the field will be 500 yds long.

But, it will all be good because at long last the Browns will be champions again.

In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra

by JustPlainBrowns on Jan 23, 2011 11:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone else think that roughing the kicker call was about as bad as it got? It seemed to fire the Jets up but that’s one official dishing out free first downs in a championship game?

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by LondonBrown on Jan 23, 2011 11:13 PM EST reply actions  

Nothing dodgy about it. The Jets player didn’t touch the ball. He did touch the kicker. End of story. This game’s dodgy pro-Steelers call (and in a Steelers game there always is one and it always benefits the Steelers) was the “fumble” by Sanchez that should have been ruled an incomplete pass that pretty much ended up being the difference in the game.

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by woodsmeister on Jan 24, 2011 8:03 AM EST up reply actions  

I disagree on it being ruled incomplete. I watched that play and the replay and to me, it looked like his arm was not yet coming forward.

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by bross09 on Jan 24, 2011 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought it looked like his arm was coming forward, but the ball went backwards, wouldn’t that make it a backwards pass and a live ball?

by Villeslgr on Jan 24, 2011 12:28 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it’s very easy to look at that play and see what you want to see. If it had been ruled an incompletion on the field, it would have been very difficult to overturn it. My point is that it was a borderline call, and like all borderline calls in Steelers games, it benefited the Steelers and proved, ultimately, to be the difference in the game. Those calls never, ever, ever go against the Steelers. When the Karma Train comes for the Steelers, it should, by rights flatten them for a couple decades, because they have certainly had more than their share of breaks from the officials. I want to believe that these things should even themselves out, but the Steelers are living proof that the wicked still prosper.

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by woodsmeister on Jan 24, 2011 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it was the right call. I don’t know the rule exactly, but until the hand and ball start moving forward, it should not be an incomplete. Part of the windup can lead other parts of the arm to move forward while the top half of the arm is moving backward.

by Roger Dorn on Jan 24, 2011 3:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I bet (most) Steelers fans are already acting like they have that trophy in hand and like GB has absolutely no chance.

by emily522 on Jan 24, 2011 8:19 AM EST reply actions  

Steelers fans always act like they have the trophy in hand. They are arrogant and condescending. That’s how they roll.

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by woodsmeister on Jan 24, 2011 9:00 AM EST up reply actions  

It pisses me off. Especially now that people are jumping the bandwagon again.

by emily522 on Jan 24, 2011 10:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Well the jets in the first half got another taste of AFC north football…..just hate it was the steelers dishing it out. :(

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by Red-Right-88 on Jan 24, 2011 8:30 AM EST reply actions  

Thought the playcalling by Schottenheimer for only the 4 plays that they couldn’t get the ball in the end zone was awful and cost them a real chance at the game.

by Roger Dorn on Jan 24, 2011 9:27 AM EST reply actions  

And of course the Steelers converted the 3rd and 6 to win the game. I knew they would.

by emily522 on Jan 24, 2011 10:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Totally agree.

Why pass it when you are on the one with that offensive line?

Should have pounded the rock with Greene.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 24, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions  

That and I don’t think the Steelers have ever allowed a completion on that quick slant in the red zone. The linebackers are too good.

by Roger Dorn on Jan 24, 2011 3:41 PM EST up reply actions  

You’re probably right on calling a run there, but Greene isn’t that great.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 24, 2011 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s better than what LT did at the goal line.

Greene ran tough yesterday. He should have gotten the goal line carries.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 24, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea, I agree. Ride the hot hand

by Roger Dorn on Jan 24, 2011 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

To anyone who thinks Cutler quit:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/In-defense-of-Jay-Cutler;_ylt=AryW7gPwlgnRZHUNW4p7SyY5nYcB?urn=nfl-311619

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by notthatnoise on Jan 24, 2011 4:33 PM EST reply actions  

I don’t like mjd, but i don’t think Cutler quit either. Also i think the whole “so and so quit” is severely overused.

by Villeslgr on Jan 24, 2011 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

very few players ever quit, but you wouldn’t know it from reading blogs.

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by notthatnoise on Jan 24, 2011 6:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice!

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In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra

by JustPlainBrowns on Jan 25, 2011 5:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Wowsa, that was awesome.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 25, 2011 10:29 AM EST up reply actions  

Well played. I make fun of him often for that too.

However, the more I watch it, the more I think that he stayed on the ground to try and draw a block in the back/clipping flag.

It’s funnier if he was just being a lazy pile though.

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by Simmsinns on Jan 25, 2011 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

He makes a valid case.

I thought it was funny to see current players, who don’t play with or even know Cutler to tweet from there living rooms about “Oh they’d never do that!”

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by Simmsinns on Jan 24, 2011 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

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