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Divisional Playoffs: New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers

All four games this weekend feature some of the most intriguing matchups you can get in football. The Divisional Round of the playoffs kicks off with the high-powered Saints offense going up against the stingy defense of the 49ers. For as good as Drew Brees is, the Saints' offense is not as successful on the road. Remember -- the Saints lost their road playoff game to an NFC West team last year. The 49ers stick to a unique/creative game plan that won't blow you away, but will get the job done. With that said, I have to take my chances on Brees continuing to roll and the 49ers being unable to catch up late.

VS.

Game: New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers
Date/Time: Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. EST

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I hate waiting until 4:30pm.

"The tragedy of life is not that man loses, but that he almost wins."

by Simmsinns on Jan 14, 2012 3:12 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, this 1:30 start time is bull crap.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I love living on the West Coast

by JamesPowell on Jan 14, 2012 6:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Roger that. Looking forward to 1PM kickoff tomorrow, and the Texans punking the Ratbirds.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 3:27 PM EST reply actions  

Can’t wait for this game to start. Looking forward to it.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 3:40 PM EST reply actions  

I’m looking more forward to tonight’s Tebow Show.

"The tragedy of life is not that man loses, but that he almost wins."

by Simmsinns on Jan 14, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s the other game tonight? Hellz yeah!

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Same. Read this article on him and I’m kind of warming up to him.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Every week, Tebow picks out someone who is suffering, or who is dying, or who is injured. He flies these people and their families to the Broncos game, rents them a car, puts them up in a nice hotel, buys them dinner (usually at a Dave & Buster’s), gets them and their families pregame passes, visits with them just before kickoff (!), gets them 30-yard-line tickets down low, visits with them after the game (sometimes for an hour), has them walk him to his car, and sends them off with a basket of gifts.

I mean, that is really just above and beyond. Really sweet.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Lol Dave and Busters is an awesome choice!

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s a flat out great guy. Don’t know why people hate him for being a good human. Look at last week after he beat the Steelers. He was more happy with the family he brought out and was able to spend time with. He is the definition of humanitarian.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m sold on him as being a good person, just not the QB skills yet.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m trying so hard to hate him, and I just can’t do it. I’m an OSU fan and firmly against his beliefs, but I can’t fault most of the things he does to help people. It’s frustrating.

by Legoman0721 on Jan 14, 2012 5:22 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

Without getting into a huge discussion, suffice to say not everyone agrees on what makes someone a good or bad person.

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

by notthatnoise on Jan 14, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Don’t know why people hate him for being a good human.

It’s not for being a good human, it’s for the in-your-face religiosity. I mean when Kurt Warner says you are going over the top with the Jesus stuff, you are going over the top. Also, he put himself out there as an advocate against abortion rights in what many people (including me) think was a very misleading commercial. If you are going to put yourself out there on a hot-button issue, expect to take some sh!t for it. Now, let’s not turn this into a talk of politics or abortion; the point is that when you put yourself out there, you are going to get some flack.

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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 14, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Right. Flying someone with a terrible injury or disease out to the game and giving them such great treatment is awesome. It truly is, and I respect that. But he’s done a lot of stuff I disagree with.

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

by notthatnoise on Jan 14, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Although in his defense, he did address Jake Plummer’s comments about him.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Is there a pre-game on? All I see is lame ass college basketball.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 3:52 PM EST reply actions  

I got it now. Every time I switched to Fox it was a commercial.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Why do people think Frank Caliendo is funny?

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 4:23 PM EST reply actions  

I’m not convinced they do.

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

by notthatnoise on Jan 14, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions  

That prediction is still in play… Barely….

by Legoman0721 on Jan 14, 2012 5:25 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

His face is too fat for those sunglasses.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 4:35 PM EST reply actions  

They give the NFL guy desk right behind the bench with a computer?

How cheap.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 4:41 PM EST reply actions  

Holy shit, that was a massive play by Wittner.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 4:46 PM EST reply actions  

Is it me or is this game of the year so far?

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 4:51 PM EST reply actions  

That would have been last week when the Stoolers got Tebowed…

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions  

That was more fun, but this one is more interesting.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Bingo.

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by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:02 PM EST reply actions  

This game ended quickly.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:09 PM EST reply actions  

OMG game over. 9ers are hot right now.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:10 PM EST reply actions  

Just now coming here, this is funny.

Resident Tim Couch Apologist.

by Dawg Nuts on Jan 14, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Saints coming back. 9ers look flustered.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Ummm….hello? Frank Gore?

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:11 PM EST reply actions  

At the 3 yard line, your team has Frank Gore.

IMA THROW IT.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:11 PM EST reply actions  

Wow.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 5:12 PM EST reply actions  

What is happening here?

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:12 PM EST reply actions  

Jim Harbaugh. Best coaching hire ever.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:13 PM EST reply actions  

His still a Fichigan D-Bag, smug punk. But other than that, I agree.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions  

This is the best defense i’ve seen all year

Funny how the knowledge of the game is inversely proportional to the price of the seats.

by abock15 on Jan 14, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions  

Calling it right now. Saints win by 20

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

So much fighting.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions  

Saints players can’t comprehend what’s happening.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s about to be 21-0.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:15 PM EST reply actions  

I love how the 9ers dance in their kickoff huddle.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:15 PM EST reply actions  

COSTANZO! SEELY!

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:15 PM EST reply actions  

Starting to remind me of the Bills 51-3 AFC Champ game rout of the Raiders in 1990…don’t ask me why I made that correlation, it just came to mind.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:16 PM EST reply actions  

Not so much.

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by Dawg Nuts on Jan 14, 2012 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Saints will win by 20.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:16 PM EST reply actions  

They need to take a deep breath.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

They need to go to Haight-Ashbury for a bit and chill.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:18 PM EST up reply actions  

That place is over rated. But I did get a $150 pipe there once.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Saints have played about as poor of a quarter of football as humanly possibly.

Unless the Saints continue to turn it over and give the 49ers the ball inside their red zone, Bress will get it cranked up and start torching their defensive backfield.

The Saints will realize that Alex Smith can only throw slants, and start sitting on those routes.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Brees better step it up in these next two possessions.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Saints are going to go down and score, force a 3 and out, and this game is done.

The 49ers can’t hang with the Saints.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

My thoughts exactly.

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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 14, 2012 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

They look befuddled out there.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 5:18 PM EST reply actions  

That was a great dive…

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:25 PM EST reply actions  

It sucks that Payton has to waste a challenge on this.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Napolean Dynamite cartoon???? WTF

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 5:29 PM EST reply actions  

haha yeah. It looks dumb as hell.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:30 PM EST up reply actions  

when did that movie come out? 10 years ago?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions  

A lot of people like it. I think it’s stupid.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I watched it a couple times. It has a few moments but I have no clue how you make a series out of it.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions  

All the voices in the cartoon are the real people in the movie. They must need money.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh dear God. A .gif in a game thread

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:32 PM EST reply actions  

The whole game thread should be .gifs…the Browns aren’t playing so why not laugh? In fact, I propose an entire game thread of all .gifs…

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Please don’t. I don’t think you understand the internet.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Well since I run a web development company, I would say you’re incorrect. Anyway, it was meant to be humorous. Might want to relax a bit…

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

No one would be able to load the thread. The gifs would stop working.

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by notthatnoise on Jan 14, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Jimmy Graham is playing with a concussion. He’s acting really weird

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:35 PM EST reply actions  

Clearly. He always dunks. He just sat there and couldn’t even figure out how to spike it.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Where was the dunk? Davis dunked on him earlier I was expecting a reverse jam.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions  

HOW DARE THE SAINTS!!! DON’T THEY KNOW THEY ARE RISKING HIS LIFE!!! THEY SHOULD LOSE DRAFT PICKS!!!!

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions  

You’re still ignorant to concussions.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

You’re still ignorant to big boy football.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Hardly.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Grown ass man wants to play, let him play.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Shouldn’t be his decision. A lot of grown men are idiots.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I have many libertarian leanings, but I can’t agree with this. Guy in his early 20s is not mature enough to make that decision, and more importantly, if he has a freakin concussion, he sure as hell ain’t in the right mind to make the decision.

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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 14, 2012 5:45 PM EST up reply actions  

True story.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions  

These guys all know the risks going into this.

You want to play, let them play.

No one seems to mind when these guys play on busted knees, or backs. In fact, we call them tough. When former and current players say they want to play, who are we to say differently?

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Different kinds of injuries. An ACL is usually non life threatening and easy to diagnose and cure. Concussions are a completely different animal.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

As someone who has suffered an ACL injury and concussions, I will argue your point. I was in a car wreck in high school that busted my head up so bad, I couldn’t watch TV or look at a computer monitor for 8 weeks.

I got over it. My ACL injury, has caused three more surgeries for my knee, has developed such a bad case of arthritis, I knee a full knee replacement at the age of 30. I can’t get out of bed when it is cold out without meds.

So sorry if I don’t get fully behind the whole “but the head is so much different!” movement.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

That is a pretty ironic slip up there. Need*

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions  

The brain is different. When you have a chance, you should read this (loosely related) series in the NY Times about Derek Boogard, a hockey enforcer. Not a hockey fan, but this was a fascinating series, and it shows the dangers of constant head injuries.

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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 14, 2012 5:52 PM EST up reply actions  

The Boogard case was sad (I live here in MN, it was huge news here).

I understand that the head injuries have an effect, I just don’t see why if a guy wants to keep playing (and make sure he doesn’t get Wally Pipped), then we have no reason to say no.

I don’t like the whole “because they aren’t in a right sense of mind” argument because I see former and current non-concussed players say they want to play with concussions. I think that excuse is a cop-out.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Graham looks like the alien from Mac and Me.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:39 PM EST reply actions  

49ers need some momentum. That field goal is going to bite them in the end.

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by SpecialBrownie on Jan 14, 2012 5:40 PM EST reply actions  

B19k’s prediction is about to come true.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:41 PM EST reply actions  

Yep. Brees is getting cranked up.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe not your 20 point win, but the TD/3 out/TD is looking good.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I still think Brees and the Saints pull this out, but the 49ers are playing great D on them right now.

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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 14, 2012 5:46 PM EST reply actions  

And the Saints are still moving the ball. This offense is scary good.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you kidding me? Drew Brees is ridiculous. I’d take him over Rodgers. Yeah, I said it.

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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 14, 2012 5:50 PM EST reply actions  

I thinks so too…flithy pass

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 5:50 PM EST up reply actions  

GAME ON!

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 5:51 PM EST reply actions  

Alcatraz is awesome. Take the ferry when you guys are in the area.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:53 PM EST reply actions  

Nice throw by Smith.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 5:55 PM EST reply actions  

Back to back drops by Crabtree.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 5:56 PM EST reply actions  

Interesting on these Crabtree drops. Guys been playing WR how many years? Little had more catches than Julio Jones last year.

by gentryholdem on Jan 14, 2012 5:56 PM EST reply actions  

Crabtree drops so many passes that ‘Drops’ should be renamed ‘Crabs’

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 6:02 PM EST up reply actions  

hahahahaahhaahhaahahhaahaha

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 6:03 PM EST up reply actions  

You just opened up a whole new can of worms for this thread, but I like it.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 6:03 PM EST up reply actions  

If you post a picture in a gamethread, use the head line so it can be collapsed.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Understood…sorry, just posted baby Ben without the headline.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 6:07 PM EST up reply actions  

The shoe with the black trim is really special.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Have to make sure everyone know he has a boo-boo

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

Four Saints turnovers and the 49ers lead by 3.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 6:05 PM EST reply actions  

Halftime adjustments are coming. 9ers wont score again.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 6:07 PM EST reply actions  

How does one become a Minion?

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 6:12 PM EST reply actions  

Email Joe Thomas.

by Brownie's Year on Jan 14, 2012 6:19 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

FUMBAAAALLLLLL!!!

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 6:15 PM EST reply actions  

Lucky it is only a 3 pt game.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 6:36 PM EST reply actions  

That’s what she said….

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Frank Gore throws like a girl.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 6:55 PM EST reply actions  

Alex Smith learned to catch from Braylon.

by Legoman0721 on Jan 14, 2012 8:23 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

When this game finishes and the other one starts, switch over to this thread:

http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2012/1/14/2707393/divisional-playoffs-denver-broncos-vs-new-england-patriots

Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.

by Chris Pokorny on Jan 14, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

Back in business.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 14, 2012 7:46 PM EST reply actions  

Aside from the Saints’ turnovers this is a classic matchup and display of great execution on both sides of the ball. Very impressive.

That was my understanding.

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 14, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Hell of a game. Man, Sproles is one fast little frigging cannon ball.

That was my understanding.

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 14, 2012 7:46 PM EST reply actions  

What a throw and catch by Smith/Davis!

by RyanBr on Jan 14, 2012 7:50 PM EST reply actions  

Both teams playing great. Great game all around.

That was my understanding.

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 14, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Big mistake scoring that TD….Brees time.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

Ha! I had the same thought. I was hoping Smith didn’t step out.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow, what a play call.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 7:54 PM EST reply actions  

Think Shurmer would have the balls to call that?

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Of course. Watch these post season games make me realize how far off the Browns are from competing at this level.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

It would have gone for a loss of two and everyone here would say it was a gutless call.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 7:58 PM EST up reply actions  

How would that be gutless? Stupid maybe, if he didn’t set it up like SF schemed to do all game.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

It was a QB sneak on 3rd and long to set up a FG to take the lead.

Shurmur did almost the exact same thing and was murdered on here for it. San Fran’s just went for a TD because the Saints blitzed the house.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Not the same scenario, sorry.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Not the same scenario. Not set up the whole game like that play was.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Man I hope the Saints come back. Packers-Saints was the best game all season.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 7:55 PM EST reply actions  

Agreed. Great game.

That was my understanding.

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 14, 2012 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

I want to see that in the NFC Championship game.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 7:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Me too. This 49ers team sucks

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

BREEEES TIME!

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 7:57 PM EST reply actions  

I want to punch that Fichigan jackwagon Harbaugh in the jaw….

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 7:57 PM EST reply actions  

Here comes the Drive….

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 7:59 PM EST reply actions  

Flag

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I was right though…

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I was wrong.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

In awe of the job Harbaugh has done with this team. Definitely a better coach than QB.

Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen

by realmccoy on Jan 14, 2012 8:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

WOW

That was my understanding.

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 14, 2012 8:03 PM EST reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:04 PM EST reply actions  

Boooooooooooooooooom!!!!

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 8:04 PM EST reply actions  

I said that already… ;)

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

There’s your Cleveland Classic™: 49ers edition

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:04 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Well now I feel like a jackass.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

What a game, now the 49ers still have time to drive too.

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by Chris Pokorny on Jan 14, 2012 8:05 PM EST reply actions  

Wish our Brownies could play like this.

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by realmccoy on Jan 14, 2012 8:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

No doubt. Half this good.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

They do, except we’re the 49ers in that situation.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

who even attempts that throw?

I live for Christ the KING.

by jlsclarity on Jan 14, 2012 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

Mismanaging clock!

Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen

by realmccoy on Jan 14, 2012 8:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Whoa.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:08 PM EST reply actions  

wow! What a game.

I live for Christ the KING.

by jlsclarity on Jan 14, 2012 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

Epic.

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

Vernon Davis killing Saints.

Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen

by realmccoy on Jan 14, 2012 8:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

The TE position is undergone such a transformation in the past 10 years

by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 14, 2012 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

Get out of bounds Gore!!

by RyanBr on Jan 14, 2012 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

Here comes the pick…

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

W T F

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

There goes Greg Williams head coaching opportunities..

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Holy crap.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

Absolutely great game.

That was my understanding.

by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 14, 2012 8:11 PM EST reply actions  

What a game. My gosh.

I take this optimism shit seriously.

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by The Licensed Optimist on Jan 14, 2012 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Wow. Props to Davis and Alex Smith.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Smith has been great today.

by Irish Brown on Jan 14, 2012 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Alex Smith was pretty clutch.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

Hows that for statements you never think you would make.

I live for Christ the KING.

by jlsclarity on Jan 14, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Below average QB…

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

by Spidey on Jan 14, 2012 8:12 PM EST reply actions  

He was for a long time. Looks pretty good now.

by RyanBr on Jan 14, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s surprising a lot of people. I didn’t think he had either of those drives in him.

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

by Spidey on Jan 14, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

still? I dunno about that…

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

The stat earlier with 7 OC’s in 7 years makes it pretty tough on any QB

by RyanBr on Jan 14, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Meant as a sarcastic response to comments in another thread.

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by Spidey on Jan 14, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Can we transplant Harbaugh’s passion into Murmur???

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by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:13 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Mike singletary must feel so inept

Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen

by realmccoy on Jan 14, 2012 8:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

LOL. seriously though.

I live for Christ the KING.

by jlsclarity on Jan 14, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Definitely no Harbaugh, coaching hire of the century.

"The tragedy of life is not that man loses, but that he almost wins."

by Simmsinns on Jan 14, 2012 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Thus ends my DBN Playoff Challenge run. I had Brees, Colston, and Graham.

Resident Tim Couch Apologist.

by Dawg Nuts on Jan 14, 2012 8:13 PM EST reply actions  

I had Brees and Graham.

"The tragedy of life is not that man loses, but that he almost wins."

by Simmsinns on Jan 14, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

But wait, you can replace guys each and every week.

"The tragedy of life is not that man loses, but that he almost wins."

by Simmsinns on Jan 14, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, but you get extra points if you had them in the previous round. Now I’ll have to replace my QB, a WR, and my TE.

Resident Tim Couch Apologist.

by Dawg Nuts on Jan 14, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, that might be why I’ve never been great at it. I’m ingrained in playing the best players week to week, rather than trying to predict the super bowl players/point multipliers.

"The tragedy of life is not that man loses, but that he almost wins."

by Simmsinns on Jan 14, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Harbaugh vs Harbaugh SB coming up…

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:14 PM EST reply actions  

Good for Alex Smith. I wonder if he’ll be comeback player of the year?

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:15 PM EST reply actions  

And Harbaugh still shakes hands like a d-bag…

Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann

by Kosar19 on Jan 14, 2012 8:16 PM EST reply actions  

were the Saints in prevent D on that last SF drive? …or a variant?

I live for Christ the KING.

by jlsclarity on Jan 14, 2012 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

The Saints D looked better than I expect today.

by kingcrimson2 on Jan 14, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn Brees passed 63 times.

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by emily522 on Jan 14, 2012 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

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