February 1, 2009
Super Bowl XLIII looms in the distance, and as the two teams, Steelers and Cardinals, prepare for their meeting we have time for some speculation.
Steelers:
Disaster struck as Hines Ward rolled his right ankle in the early phases of the game. He seems to be able to walk, and was actually put back in the game to test his legs, but as of now its uncertain if he will play or not. Ryan Clark was also injured in the play that hospitalized the Ravens RB. He seemed to have sustained head trauma, but was able to get off the field on his own power. Besides that, Ben seems to be comfortable and the effects of his past injuries remain to be unseen. However, he did take a few major hits from the Ravens defense.
If the Steelers down field coverage is as good as it was yesterday, and if they can pressure Warner like they pressured Flacco, they will win the Super Bowl by 7 points.
Cardinals:
Warner put on a good show and Fitzgerald is proving just as dangerous as ever. Although the Eagles didn't pressure him as much as they should have, it seems that getting in Warner's face is the best way to take him down. With strong receivers and an experienced QB, all I can really say here is that if Warner want this Super bowl, he'll have to go out and make those big passes. He better hope that O-line holds.
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What are your picks? Guess right and you'll be immortalized in NSF history. Say that "olol sports suk" and receive a swift kick to your undersized gonads. :)
olol NFL sucks
Ravens with the superbowl, beating the Eagles.
OH gawed, not football talk again!
HTA, your like NSFCD's Football Jocky or something! ::)
Ravens/Cardinals Super Bowl. It's been a year for underdogs in the NFL playoffs...
Quote from: GreatGonzalez106 on January 18, 2009, 10:30:19 AM
Ravens/Cardinals Super Bowl. It's been a year for underdogs in the NFL playoffs...
Ravens aren't underdogs.
But I will agree, Cardinals seems to be defying my foresight. :(
Jono, prepare to be infertile. ::)
Go Cardinals 24-6 halftime
Cardinals win.
So I pick Cardinals Steelers Super Bowl
I'd only care if the football players suddenly were allowed to use ballistic weapons and jetpacks to win.
Quote from: Zovistograt on January 18, 2009, 02:51:07 PM
I'd only care if the football players suddenly were allowed to use ballistic weapons and jetpacks to win.
That seems like something a really, really, really desperate XFL franchise would have done had they lasted more than one season.
Quote from: HTA on January 18, 2009, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: GreatGonzalez106 on January 18, 2009, 10:30:19 AM
Ravens/Cardinals Super Bowl. It's been a year for underdogs in the NFL playoffs...
Ravens aren't underdogs.
But I will agree, Cardinals seems to be defying my foresight. :(
Jono, prepare to be infertile. ::)
i just picked random teams lol
HTA: 0-1
Although I was right about the score, I was wrong on my pick.
One game left!
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on January 18, 2009, 03:19:59 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on January 18, 2009, 02:51:07 PM
I'd only care if the football players suddenly were allowed to use ballistic weapons and jetpacks to win.
That seems like something a really, really, really desperate XFL franchise would have done had they lasted more than one season.
There's a such thing?
Even then, maybe I wouldn't watch it...I despise "professional" football.
Quote from: Zovistograt on January 18, 2009, 04:27:42 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on January 18, 2009, 03:19:59 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on January 18, 2009, 02:51:07 PM
I'd only care if the football players suddenly were allowed to use ballistic weapons and jetpacks to win.
That seems like something a really, really, really desperate XFL franchise would have done had they lasted more than one season.
There's a such thing?
Even then, maybe I wouldn't watch it...I despise "professional" football.
They need to add that stuff to NASCAR so much more.
Quote from: Darklink on January 18, 2009, 05:55:12 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on January 18, 2009, 04:27:42 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on January 18, 2009, 03:19:59 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on January 18, 2009, 02:51:07 PM
I'd only care if the football players suddenly were allowed to use ballistic weapons and jetpacks to win.
That seems like something a really, really, really desperate XFL franchise would have done had they lasted more than one season.
There's a such thing?
Even then, maybe I wouldn't watch it...I despise "professional" football.
They need to add that stuff to NASCAR so much more.
That would basically be Twisted Metal but real.
Heck yes.
Steelers and Cardinals.
Obviously I'm late on the pick though.
I'm rooting for the Cardinals!!! Go Larry Fitzgerald!
Quote from: Frigid_Aztec on January 18, 2009, 07:03:15 PM
Steelers and Cardinals.
Obviously I'm late on the pick though.
You're good.
If Ward isn't healthy...
New sig tomorrow. D:
HTA, the spelling of Divisional has been bothering me.
Please change it. :)
It's not even the divisional round that you were talking about in the first place...
Quote from: GreatGonzalez106 on January 18, 2009, 11:48:59 PM
It's not even the divisional round that you were talking about in the first place...
Actually that's true.
Wouldn't it be the Conference Championship or something along those lines?
Well, I was hoping that:
1. The ravens win Steelers, 1 point.
2. Eagles win Cardnals, 14 points.
HOWEVER, I WAS WRONG ON BOTH ACCOUNTS! GWAHH!
So now, I say Cards win Steelers, 3 points.
Quote from: GreatGonzalez106 on January 18, 2009, 11:48:59 PM
It's not even the divisional round that you were talking about in the first place...
Terminology is debatable.
If I meant divisional as in the AFC Division (or Conference) and the NFC Division then I would be correct.
I was on my way to lunch in the process of making the thread, cut me some slack.
So, we have the superbowl teams.
I pick Steelers over Cardinals.
Steelers have far better defense than the Eagles (which actually made it a game), and their offense is more than capable of getting the job done.
Steelers 21
Cardinals 17
Although that's subject to change over the freaking TWO WEEKS until the game *sigh*
Well I'm rooting for the Cardinals.
I like both teams, but I'm gonna root for the Underdog. :)
rooting for the cardinals
nothing good comes from the steel city
Arizona: 34
Pittsburg: 29
ARZ: 4TD, 2FG
PIT: 3TD, Safety, 2FG.
Kurt Warner: 250+ passing yards, 2TD, 1INT.
Edgerrin James: 50+ rushing yards, 1 TD
Larry Fitzgerald: 125+ Receiving Yards, 2TD.
Ben (insert last name): 200+ yards, 2TD, 2INT
Willie Parker: 150+ yards.
I'm picking the Cards because I despise the Steelers.
Quote from: JNeedForSpeed2014 on January 19, 2009, 11:42:53 AM
Ben (insert last name): 200+ yards, 2TD, 2INT
I'm gonna attempt this:
Roethlisberger
Steelers
Eagles lost :(
Quote from: WiiGuy on January 19, 2009, 12:31:13 PM
Steelers
Eagles lost :(
I just realized...
If the Eagles had won, then it would have been a Pennsylvania Super Bowl.
If the Ravens had won, then it would have been a Super Bowl of the Birds.
However, the Steelers/Cardinals (depending on the way you look at it) had to win and mess everything up. :(
I'm going with the Cardinals. I think it would be cool if they won.
But they're lucky to even be in the playoffs. Their division isn't that good.
Also, GO LIONS. :P
Quote from: DOODLEboy99 on January 19, 2009, 01:31:55 PM
I'm going with the Cardinals. I think it would be cool if they won.
But they're lucky to even be in the playoffs. Their division isn't that good.
Also, GO LIONS. :P
I'm glad the Bears are in the same division as the winless Lions. That way regardless of what happens we'll NEVER be the worst/most dysfunctional franchise in the division XD
It's funny watching the Lions, though. They suck so bad it's funny.
And the Lions were actually slightly talked about because of them being winless.
Let's hope for a winless '09-'10. :P
Quote from: DOODLEboy99 on January 19, 2009, 01:45:01 PM
It's funny watching the Lions, though. They suck so bad it's funny.
And the Lions were actually slightly talked about because of them being winless.
Let's hope for a winless '09-'10. :P
Two easy wins for Da Bears :)
I love when Orlovsky actually stepped out of his own endzone for a safety...I mean really even I wouldn't do that XD
Safeties make me sad.
Anyway....
I actually think Parker will have an uneventful Super Bowl.
From what I remember Westbrook didn't run very well against the Cards... and Parker didn't run well against the Ravens.
Although, Cardinals aren't the number 2 defense in the league... but still...
I foresee Heath Miller getting a lot of catches... and Santonio Holmes hopefully.
Quote from: HTA on January 19, 2009, 01:54:29 PM
Safeties make me sad.
Anyway....
I actually think Parker will have an uneventful Super Bowl.
From what I remember Westbrook didn't run very well against the Cards... and Parker didn't run well against the Ravens.
Although, Cardinals aren't the number 2 defense in the league... but still...
I foresee Heath Miller getting a lot of catches... and Santonio Holmes hopefully.
I actually think Big Ben will have a big ol game.
The cardinals safeties are average at best, and lets face it. They went against a rookie, Jake Delhome, and a Donovan McNabb who was only good for a quarter and a half. Not to mention none of them have the physical precense and stamina that Ben has.
QuoteTrouble in Tampa
What?
Quote from: Bluaki on January 19, 2009, 02:28:19 PM
QuoteTrouble in Tampa
What?
Super Bowl is in Tampa this year.
Quote from: HTA on January 19, 2009, 02:38:31 PM
Quote from: Bluaki on January 19, 2009, 02:28:19 PM
QuoteTrouble in Tampa
What?
Super Bowl is in Tampa this year.
That happens to be the city I live in. Wonder if it means anything that I hear about it online before I do in real life.
So I'll make sure to avoid the roads and other often-crowded places near the time of the Super Bowl.
Quote from: Bluaki on January 19, 2009, 02:41:32 PM
Quote from: HTA on January 19, 2009, 02:38:31 PM
Quote from: Bluaki on January 19, 2009, 02:28:19 PM
QuoteTrouble in Tampa
What?
Super Bowl is in Tampa this year.
That happens to be the city I live in. Wonder if it means anything that I hear about it online before I do in real life.
So I'll make sure to avoid the roads and other often-crowded places near the time of the Super Bowl.
Prepare to see a lot of Black and Gold... Steeler's fans are relentless. D:
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Did you see the AFC game?
13 degrees with wind and snow D:
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Exactly...
Most of the time wimpy southern teams (often with domes *coughATLANTA/ARIZONA/NEWORLEANS/DALLAScough*) can't win in the cold against northern teams that are used to it.
It's practically a proven fact at this point. The last time I remember a south team actually winning against a northern team on the road was the Falcon's beating the Packers in 2003 I think.
Quote from: Nayrman on January 19, 2009, 04:48:03 PM
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Exactly...
Most of the time wimpy southern teams (often with domes *coughATLANTA/ARIZONA/NEWORLEANS/DALLAScough*) can't win in the cold against northern teams that are used to it.
It's practically a proven fact at this point. The last time I remember a south team actually winning against a northern team on the road was the Falcon's beating the Packers in 2003 I think.
And remember the Ice Bowl? That's why Dallas doesn't come up here anymore. "IT'S TOO COLD! BLAH BLAH BLAH!"
I hate Dallas. >:(
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Go run 2 miles in a pair of shorts, with pads on, no gloves, no sweatshirt.
Then, run into a wall 20 times.
They are tougher than you think... and really if its that bad who will want to come and watch?
Bad Business.
Quote from: HTA on January 19, 2009, 05:15:27 PM
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Go run 2 miles in a pair of shorts, with pads on, no gloves, no sweatshirt.
Then, run into a wall 20 times.
They are tougher than you think... and really if its that bad who will want to come and watch?
Bad Business.
Northern teams seem to handle it rather well. I'm not saying I'm tougher than them, but for as in good a shape as these guys are in, and for as much money as they make, they can play a championship game in freaking cold weather every once in a while. I mean really, it's not fair for product revenue for teams in the north who have stadiums if you wnat to go the business route.
Quote from: Nayrman on January 19, 2009, 05:39:47 PM
Quote from: HTA on January 19, 2009, 05:15:27 PM
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Go run 2 miles in a pair of shorts, with pads on, no gloves, no sweatshirt.
Then, run into a wall 20 times.
They are tougher than you think... and really if its that bad who will want to come and watch?
Bad Business.
Northern teams seem to handle it rather well. I'm not saying I'm tougher than them, but for as in good a shape as these guys are in, and for as much money as they make, they can play a championship game in freaking cold weather every once in a while. I mean really, it's not fair for product revenue for teams in the north who have stadiums if you wnat to go the business route.
Northern teams get it both hot AND cold. Also, try catching a ball at 0 degrees, or throwing at that matter.
Cardinals and Steelers both got there on pure luck, they both caught the better teams on a bad day. I'm not even going to bother watching the Super Bowl this year.
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 06:11:16 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 19, 2009, 05:39:47 PM
Quote from: HTA on January 19, 2009, 05:15:27 PM
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Go run 2 miles in a pair of shorts, with pads on, no gloves, no sweatshirt.
Then, run into a wall 20 times.
They are tougher than you think... and really if its that bad who will want to come and watch?
Bad Business.
Northern teams seem to handle it rather well. I'm not saying I'm tougher than them, but for as in good a shape as these guys are in, and for as much money as they make, they can play a championship game in freaking cold weather every once in a while. I mean really, it's not fair for product revenue for teams in the north who have stadiums if you wnat to go the business route.
Northern teams get it both hot AND cold. Also, try catching a ball at 0 degrees, or throwing at that matter.
Throwing isn't a big deal as long as your hand isn't frozen solid.
Catching is hard, but again, read my last post. These guys are at the peak of physical shape, and they make more than us "normal" people will ever hope to make. I think they can suck it up.
Quote from: Nayrman on January 19, 2009, 04:48:03 PM
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Exactly...
Most of the time wimpy southern teams (often with domes *coughATLANTA/ARIZONA/NEWORLEANS/DALLAScough*) can't win in the cold against northern teams that are used to it.
It's practically a proven fact at this point. The last time I remember a south team actually winning against a northern team on the road was the Falcon's beating the Packers in 2003 I think.
I think you may be forgetting that the Miami Dolphins beat the Jets in the Meadowlands this year at the end of the season...
Unless you mean playoffs.
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 06:16:53 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 19, 2009, 04:48:03 PM
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Exactly...
Most of the time wimpy southern teams (often with domes *coughATLANTA/ARIZONA/NEWORLEANS/DALLAScough*) can't win in the cold against northern teams that are used to it.
It's practically a proven fact at this point. The last time I remember a south team actually winning against a northern team on the road was the Falcon's beating the Packers in 2003 I think.
I think you may be forgetting that the Miami Dolphins beat the Jets in the Meadowlands this year at the end of the season...
Unless you mean playoffs.
I pretty much mean just the Superbowl since they tend to be in the south or domes the vast majority of the time the last ten years or so. Home field advantage doesn't matter because it's based on record.
Quote from: Nayrman on January 19, 2009, 06:27:39 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 06:16:53 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 19, 2009, 04:48:03 PM
Quote from: Shujinco on January 19, 2009, 04:45:57 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on January 19, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
I believe Miami gets it again next year.
The NFL sure does love Florida.
Probably because 98% the other states are frozen solid around this time. >_>
Yeah, why don't they ever have the Super Bowl up here? >:(
It's only because they can't play in REAL weather!
Exactly...
Most of the time wimpy southern teams (often with domes *coughATLANTA/ARIZONA/NEWORLEANS/DALLAScough*) can't win in the cold against northern teams that are used to it.
It's practically a proven fact at this point. The last time I remember a south team actually winning against a northern team on the road was the Falcon's beating the Packers in 2003 I think.
I think you may be forgetting that the Miami Dolphins beat the Jets in the Meadowlands this year at the end of the season...
Unless you mean playoffs.
I pretty much mean just the Superbowl since they tend to be in the south or domes the vast majority of the time the last ten years or so. Home field advantage doesn't matter because it's based on record.
Ah okay nevermind.
I thought you meant any time during the season.
Quote from: `Matt` on January 19, 2009, 06:12:48 PM
Cardinals and Steelers both got there on pure luck, they both caught the better teams on a bad day. I'm not even going to bother watching the Super Bowl this year.
Who's better than the Steelers in the AFC?
Certainly its not the Titans.
And really, number 1 defense has to count for something. ::)
Quote from: HTA on January 20, 2009, 05:07:11 PM
Quote from: `Matt` on January 19, 2009, 06:12:48 PM
Cardinals and Steelers both got there on pure luck, they both caught the better teams on a bad day. I'm not even going to bother watching the Super Bowl this year.
Who's better than the Steelers in the AFC?
Certainly its not the Titans.
And really, number 1 defense has to count for something. ::)
Well, the Steelers did beat the Ravens both times they played in the regular season, but the Titans beat the Steelers and the Ravens during the regular season. But then the Ravens beat the Titans in the playoffs. Basically, it's really just who's better that day, not overall.
Y so serius?
Seriously, it's about PREDICTIONS, not WEATHER.
Quote from: GreatGonzalez106 on January 20, 2009, 09:07:30 PM
Quote from: HTA on January 20, 2009, 05:07:11 PM
Quote from: `Matt` on January 19, 2009, 06:12:48 PM
Cardinals and Steelers both got there on pure luck, they both caught the better teams on a bad day. I'm not even going to bother watching the Super Bowl this year.
Who's better than the Steelers in the AFC?
Certainly its not the Titans.
And really, number 1 defense has to count for something. ::)
Well, the Steelers did beat the Ravens both times they played in the regular season, but the Titans beat the Steelers and the Ravens during the regular season. But then the Ravens beat the Titans in the playoffs. Basically, it's really just who's better that day, not overall.
If you can't pull it together in the Playoffs, you don't deserve to be there.
If anything, you should play better than you did in the regular season.
Steelers also had quite a few injured players going into that game iirc.
Either way, both teams deserve it and it will be an amazing game.