shlike
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Interesting that the two states that legalized marijuana are getting together for a "Super Bowl"..........
SUPERBOWL PREDICTIONS
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I predict mass quantities of money shall be spent on ads and hype along with beer and food.
There will be at least 5 talking heads reviewing every play at least 5 times showing us over and over. The half time "show" will be some nonsense with more ads.
Someone will win and someone will lose, followed by more talking heads on why this did or did not happen.
Then there will be a thread on the "Best Superbowl ad.
There will be at least 5 talking heads reviewing every play at least 5 times showing us over and over. The half time "show" will be some nonsense with more ads.
Someone will win and someone will lose, followed by more talking heads on why this did or did not happen.
Then there will be a thread on the "Best Superbowl ad.
finesse_r
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Never under estimate the ability of a quality quarterback to win the big game, when things are fairly even. Manning is one of the all time greats, and I never bet against such men.
The halftime show will be awful. The commercials will be awful. The ref's calls will be awful. The commentators will be awful.
Other than that it will be a great game.
Other than that it will be a great game.
LittleCooner
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Sometime the old dog needs to stay on the porch and let the new dog that has learned how to tear all the other dogs apart just do his job. Ha Ha.
Cam brought a pride of fans and love of the game to Jordan Hare in 2010 that I had never saw in attending games there for 42 years of my life. He brings the same pride and love of the game to the NFL and sparkle in those small children's eyes when he gives them a touchdown ball is beyond words or money. Never watched pro ball in the past 42 years, just stayed with the college stuff, until this year. Love watching Cam and gang bring the love of football to the places he plays. They have the best team I have every watched. he is the second best playing to have every played the sport ( The best is Bo Jackson). Looks like we will see in a few days.
WAR EAGLE ( at least it is a struggle with two SEC dogs), sorry Georgia fans.
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the Denver defense will have to play their best game ever and Denver offensive line has to give Manning plenty of time. And Denver cannot make any mistakes. if all three occur Denver has a chance, otherwise it will be pretty ugly.
johnnyflake
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johnnyflake
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What wisdom can you share with us now???
Taurus627
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Wow, not much love for my Broncos. What you all got to say about that Denver D now? Can't stop Cam and company?
WRONG!!!
(sorry, had to glote a bit, back to our regulary schedualed program)
WRONG!!!
(sorry, had to glote a bit, back to our regulary schedualed program)
Comrad
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Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.
Glad old Payton is going out like a gentleman.
Glad old Payton is going out like a gentleman.
BigCityChief
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That was a real satisfying result.
High point of the game for me was Cam Newton backing away from his own fumble. He was truly whipped. John Madden would never have given him any kind of award after that. Gold shoes!!
High point of the game for me was Cam Newton backing away from his own fumble. He was truly whipped. John Madden would never have given him any kind of award after that. Gold shoes!!
It got ugly, but not the way you thought it would.
Been a Denver fan for 40+years; lived with the highs and lows; this is one the the better highs. Having the Denver D put the whoop to super Cam was great.
In lieu of pulled pork, lot's of crow being eaten.
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I didn't watch the game, but the outcome pleases me.
snowman
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I didn't care which team won, but after watching Carolina's previous two games and Denver's nailbiter win over New England, I didn't think Denver could prevail. Obviously I was thoroughly mistaken.
However, I was able to locate team statistics(see below) and they tell an interesting story. Though the Denver defense obviously played an outstanding game, Carolina's defense was even more effective against the Denver offense. Note the yardage breakdown for each team, along with the first down totals. It appears to me that Carolina was beaten by the two devastating fumbles by Newton, one of which resulted in a Denver defensive TD, and the other in the final minutes near the Carolina goal line resulting in a Denver offensive TD. These were the only two TDs scored by Denver, and they were the margin of victory.
Many people don't enjoy watching defensive battles, but I enjoyed it a great deal. Games like this are so closely contested they keep me on the edge of my seat. You know in such circumstances that every first down, every penalty, a tipped pass here, a sack there -all these and more are crucial in determining the outcome.
This particular game also confirmed for me once again the central role played by the linemen in football. I played on both the offensive and defensive lines all through Jr. High and High School, and it was easy to tell even as a youngster that most games are won and lost up front. Cam Newton is an outstanding player at a skill position, but he was almost totally neutralized because his offensive line was unable to keep the Denver defensive front away from him. It was the same story with the running backs from both teams.
Anyway, my hat's off to the Broncos -they got the job done.
Regards,
Andy
Key Team Stats
Carolina Stat Denver
315 Total Yards 194
197 Passing 104
118 Rushing 90
12/102 yds Penalties 6/51 yds
4 Turnovers 2
21 1st Downs 11
3-15(20%) 3rd-Dwn Conv 1-14 (7.14%)
32:47 Time of Possess 27:13
However, I was able to locate team statistics(see below) and they tell an interesting story. Though the Denver defense obviously played an outstanding game, Carolina's defense was even more effective against the Denver offense. Note the yardage breakdown for each team, along with the first down totals. It appears to me that Carolina was beaten by the two devastating fumbles by Newton, one of which resulted in a Denver defensive TD, and the other in the final minutes near the Carolina goal line resulting in a Denver offensive TD. These were the only two TDs scored by Denver, and they were the margin of victory.
Many people don't enjoy watching defensive battles, but I enjoyed it a great deal. Games like this are so closely contested they keep me on the edge of my seat. You know in such circumstances that every first down, every penalty, a tipped pass here, a sack there -all these and more are crucial in determining the outcome.
This particular game also confirmed for me once again the central role played by the linemen in football. I played on both the offensive and defensive lines all through Jr. High and High School, and it was easy to tell even as a youngster that most games are won and lost up front. Cam Newton is an outstanding player at a skill position, but he was almost totally neutralized because his offensive line was unable to keep the Denver defensive front away from him. It was the same story with the running backs from both teams.
Anyway, my hat's off to the Broncos -they got the job done.
Regards,
Andy
Key Team Stats
Carolina Stat Denver
315 Total Yards 194
197 Passing 104
118 Rushing 90
12/102 yds Penalties 6/51 yds
4 Turnovers 2
21 1st Downs 11
3-15(20%) 3rd-Dwn Conv 1-14 (7.14%)
32:47 Time of Possess 27:13
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Boy it sure is entertaining to go back and look at the predictions today.
Looks a lot like the predictions that K_2000 would be a disaster
Looks a lot like the predictions that K_2000 would be a disaster
BigCityChief
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Interesting - the so-called "Y2K" phenomenon was one of the biggest hoaxes "consultants" ever foisted upon state and local governments.
Snowman you are 100% correct and thanks for posting the stats. I noticed throughout the game Panthers was winning the stats game. Unfortunately they won the turnover game also. The 2 extra turnovers by Cam resulted in 14 points and of course Panthers lost by....14 points. However you cannot put all the blame on him. Denver's defense was awesome. If Panthers hadn't been in the game I would've been pulling for Denver. It was a good game!!
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tlay
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The score at the end trumps stats every time. Denver's defense held the top scoring team in the league to 7 points! Enough said!!
pinoakflats
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Cam love?
If the Panthers QB is going to be the new face of the NFL then I'm done watching. Enjoyed watching him falling from his pedestal almost as much as I enjoyed the underdogs win the game.
Sometime the old dog needs to stay on the porch and let the new dog that has learned how to tear all the other dogs apart just do his job. Ha Ha.
Cam brought a pride of fans and love of the game to Jordan Hare in 2010 that I had never saw in attending games there for 42 years of my life. He brings the same pride and love of the game to the NFL and sparkle in those small children's eyes when he gives them a touchdown ball is beyond words or money. Never watched pro ball in the past 42 years, just stayed with the college stuff, until this year. Love watching Cam and gang bring the love of football to the places he plays. They have the best team I have every watched. he is the second best playing to have every played the sport ( The best is Bo Jackson). Looks like we will see in a few days.
WAR EAGLE ( at least it is a struggle with two SEC dogs), sorry Georgia fans.
If the Panthers QB is going to be the new face of the NFL then I'm done watching. Enjoyed watching him falling from his pedestal almost as much as I enjoyed the underdogs win the game.
snowman
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Sir,
We're all aware that the score determines the outcome; but some of us are interested in, and enjoying discussing, all aspects of the game regardless of their effect or lack thereof on the outcome. An example would be what you pointed out in your 2nd sentence above, which would have been an accomplishment worthy of mentioning even if Carolina would have won 7-0 or 7-6, etc. Would you agree?
Regards,
Andy
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My point being if a team runs up 400 yds in offense but turns the ball over every time it gets on the other side of the field is no better than the team who has 200 yds of offense but never turns the ball over and scores.
I don't mean to offend anyone or run down any team.
I don't mean to offend anyone or run down any team.
nocents
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good thing most of you prognosticators know guns......you suck at predicting football games
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Tom Landry used to say something like "the offense brings people to the games, but the defense wins championships". I was happy for defensive coach Wade Phillips.....he's had a rocky ride to the pinnacle. well done Broncos.
nocents
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Glad the Broncos won as i predicted. I did'nt hit the score
but the better team won.
Cam proved he has a strong arm. So does Michael Vick......
A lot of "learning" still needs to be done by the Carolina QB.
Really showed his lack of class post game. Acted like a punk.
Manning hasn't officially called it quits yet, but he should.
Good outcome but terrible game unless you liked to see
the punters in action.
Denver's "D" was the real deal.
Chuck
but the better team won.
Cam proved he has a strong arm. So does Michael Vick......
A lot of "learning" still needs to be done by the Carolina QB.
Really showed his lack of class post game. Acted like a punk.
Manning hasn't officially called it quits yet, but he should.
Good outcome but terrible game unless you liked to see
the punters in action.
Denver's "D" was the real deal.
Chuck
That was a real satisfying result.
High point of the game for me was Cam Newton backing away from his own fumble. He was truly whipped. John Madden would never have given him any kind of award after that. Gold shoes!!
Agreed, Seeing Superman stand there and not wanting to get that fumble told me it was over at that point.
He didn't want it bad enough. Denver did !!! Game over !!
Chuck
BigCityChief
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Agreed - but I think Manning calling it quits too soon after the game would've detracted from the attention the whole franchise deserves for winning. Before he ends his career (and I think he should), he needs to put the HGH controversy behind him. If the NFL does it right, they will conduct s thorough investigation in an expeditious manner and release their findings. They owe that to the fans.
