Super Bowl 2008

[Khadaji]

It is starting soon. (OK, 3 hours away...)

Here is the thread for rooting, (respectful) smack talk and wishful thinking.

I am rooting for the Giants (and probably wishful thinking) . But I believe that the Pats will win.

[DMark]

Have fun! I won't be watching - as I told my brother last week, the day my cousins get a big ol' tub of beer, some hot dogs and chips and gather around the television to watch the Oscars is the day that I will do the same at the next Super Bowl.

I will, however, be logging in later to MSNBC to see the commercials and vote for the best one.

But have fun, one and all - party hearty!

[Hal Briston]

We played it smart -- we had to run to Target this morning, so we made sure to buy a passel of new books and toys for The Littlest Briston. My daughter means the world to me, but I'm going to do all I can to keep her occupied from 6:30 on.

Oh, and GO GIANTS!!!

[blondebear]

I have $19 riding on the Pats.

BTW, what is everyone munching on during the game...besides chili, that is? I've got a pepperoni, onion, mushroom, roasted garlic and tomato pizza lined up.

[fachverwirrt]

Well, I grew up in New England, so I'm a hopeless Pats fan.

So, yeah, go Patriots

Originally Posted by blondebear

I have $19 riding on the Pats.

BTW, what is everyone munching on during the game...besides chili, that is? I've got a pepperoni, onion, mushroom, roasted garlic and tomato pizza lined up.

Chili, wings, chili cheese dip, various chips and dips, and whatever everyone else brings. I know there's a seven-layer dip coming, but I have no idea what everyone else is bringing.

[bouv]

Originally Posted by blondebear

I have $19 riding on the Pats.

BTW, what is everyone munching on during the game...besides chili, that is? I've got a pepperoni, onion, mushroom, roasted garlic and tomato pizza lined up.

My roomie and his brother are grilling up some ribs and chicken, and I plan to make some wings, and I'll also be getting some chips, dip, and so forth (I should probably go out and get those now...)

[Kozmik]

Let's see: good half-time entertainment, (hopefully) good commercials, and of course a storied Super Bowl game.

The game New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - on paper, but its really Manning vs. Brady. That's what I'll be watching for.

[The Scrivener]

I can't believe this game is almost one-quarter over already. Time flies when you're up by 3 (however fleetingly).

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Toomer totally got away with a facemask on that D-back. It looks like the Pats are going to have to beat the officials as well as the Giants.

[Rysto]

What a crappy way for Eli to lose his streak of not throwing interceptions. He hits Steve Smith right on the hands but the receiver manages to tip it right into the air? Ouch.

[Marley23]

The Giants looked very strong on that first drive, but they're giving up big chunks on every play on defense. Well shut my mouth, maybe they've actually made a stop! No punts for almost the first 20 minutes is pretty cool - this game is really flying by so far.

Brady doesn't look especially good, but so far he hasn't needed to be.

[Airman Doors, USAF]

Originally Posted by Diogenes the Cynic

Toomer totally got away with a facemask on that D-back. It looks like the Pats are going to have to beat the officials as well as the Giants.

Blah blah blah. This canard comes out every year during the Super Bowl, usually to set the table for the after-game excuses for losing. Give it a rest.

[Dag Otto]

They just showed some aerial coverage of the stadium and it looked sundown over the stadium (with streetlights already on), but here in NM it's still nice and sunny. Somehow I doubt that's live coverage.

[Wee Bairn]

This game is as boring as Troy Aikman, but better to have him than Moose and Goose I guess. Aikman damn near came close to implying the INT was Eli's fault, the moron. And is Brady going to pass the fucking ball? If he can't, he shouldn't be in the game.

[Marley23]

Two sacks in a row after they rarely got close during the first quarter! (Aside from the first play.) Whether it's a trend or not, that's going to increase the energy of the game.

[blondebear]

Randy Moss looked haunted in that shot of him sitting next to Brady on the bench.

[ArizonaTeach]

Originally Posted by Dag Otto

They just showed some aerial coverage of the stadium and it looked sundown over the stadium (with streetlights already on), but here in NM it's still nice and sunny. Somehow I doubt that's live coverage.

I just mentioned that in the commercial thread. I live about 15 miles from the stadium, and it's still bright out. It wasn't a live shot or they heavily filtered it.

[JohnnieEnigma]

So is the final score going to be 7 to 3?

heh.

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Why are the Giants getting another third down?

[Wee Bairn]

Originally Posted by Diogenes the Cynic

Why are the Giants getting another third down?

Becasue the play resulted in a first down, and I assume that penalty doesnt give a loss of down.

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Originally Posted by Airman Doors, USAF

Blah blah blah. This canard comes out every year during the Super Bowl, usually to set the table for the after-game excuses for losing. Give it a rest.

First of all, the Patriots are still going to win going away, so no "table-setting" is necessary, and second of all, I've been watch NE get screwed by biased officaiting all year. Did you see the replay of that play I was talking about? The facemask was undisputable. I wasn't imaging things. Even Aikman admitted that Toomer got away with one there.

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Originally Posted by Wee Bairn

Becasue the play resulted in a first down, and I assume that penalty doesnt give a loss of down.

I guess so, but it seems like there should be a loss of down for a batted fumble. What's to stop a team from doing it on purpose on a screwed 3rd down play to get an extra down?

[Marley23]

Classic Patriots, that first down on the screen to Stallworth. The Giants would have been set up with some good field position there, too.

[Wee Bairn]

Originally Posted by Diogenes the Cynic

I guess so, but it seems like there should be a loss of down for a batted fumble. What's to stop a team from doing it on purpose on a screwed 3rd down play to get an extra down?

I agree that should be a loss of down type penalty.

And is it just me or this like the third or fourth game that Buck has made some comment about getting woman to Troy- either he doesn't know the rumors or he likes to make Troy squirm...

[The Scrivener]

Oh, I'm lovin' this big Giants D.!

[Airman Doors, USAF]

Oh, the irony! A guy named Tuck stripping the ball from Tom Brady on a pass. Good no-call this time, ref.

7-3 New England. So much for "running away".

[Diogenes the Cynic]

What a crappy half, but no matter. The Pats will step on the gas in the 2nd half. I'm sticking with my prediction of a NE blow out.

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Originally Posted by Airman Doors, USAF

Oh, the irony! A guy named Tuck stripping the ball from Tom Brady on a pass. Good no-call this time, ref.

You mean the no-call on that blow to Brady's head that the Giants got away with? I can't agree with you on that.

[Khadaji]

I'm liking it so far. Although I would have prefered that the Giants be up, it is still close enough that they could win.

I'm not too much longer fort he game. I have a huge day tomorrow and it will start early. I guess I have an hour, maybe a little more left in me.

Go Giants!

[Airman Doors, USAF]

Originally Posted by Diogenes the Cynic

You mean the no-call on that blow to Brady's head that the Giants got away with? I can't agree with you on that.

More whining about the refs. Pardon me while I yawn.

[Raygun99]

On the fumble play? The Giants absolutely did not hit Brady in the head. I just replayed it, and the second guy in hit him on the shoulder.

[Kozmik]

I was watching the Super Bowl at Buffalo Wild Wings (Super Bowl 42 and B'Dubs' 25 years, and I'm 25 years old) . . . . meaning of life, I guess.

[MJinks]

Ouch, I stayed up to watch this, I didn't realise half-time would last 45 minutes!

[ArizonaTeach]

Originally Posted by MJinks

Ouch, I stayed up to watch this, I didn't realise half-time would last 45 minutes!

Has to. The game is actually moving fast. Advertisers must get their money's worth.

[MJinks]

Heh, the sad thing is, we don't even get to watch any of the adds.

[John Mace]

Originally Posted by Raygun99

On the fumble play? The Giants absolutely did not hit Brady in the head. I just replayed it, and the second guy in hit him on the shoulder.

Yeah. I didn't see a head hit either.

Not a bad game so far. Go Patriots!

[Diogenes the Cynic]

I think Tom Petty is high. I think his whole band is baked.

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Originally Posted by Raygun99

On the fumble play? The Giants absolutely did not hit Brady in the head. I just replayed it, and the second guy in hit him on the shoulder.

Afgter seeing it agin, I think he got him around the neck, but in the first look at games speed, I saw his arm raise up and then swing down and I thought he clubbed Brady in the head. My bad.

[Lamar Mundane]

Did anyone watch the most-viewed sporting event of the weekend? You know, the Hoston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks? 200 million viewers.

I can only think of one thing when I hear "American Girl" - "It puts the lotion on it's skin." Creeps me right out.
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[The Scrivener]

Originally Posted by Lamar Mundane

I can only think of one thing when I hear "American Girl" - "It puts the lotion on it's skin." Creeps me right out.
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Then you should try the teenage chick flick Chasing Liberty, and turn that frown upside-down. (CL is the story of a First Daughter going AWOL in Europe, companioned by a cute guy who turns out to be an undercover Secret Service bodyguard. It's basically a remake of Roman Holiday. Not a great flick, but entertaining.)

[Kozmik]

What about Tiki Barber? Where is he? In the stands, in the boxes?

I'm wondering if he's going to be interviewed after the game. I'd like to see what he has to say about the Giants.

[Airman Doors, USAF]

Who's getting the calls now? Certainly not the Giants.

[Garfield226]

So do the Patriots not have a kicker, or what?

[Darth Sensitive]

Wes Welker can kick for the Pats!

[Marley23]

Originally Posted by Garfield226

So do the Patriots not have a kicker, or what?

When he came out of college a few years ago, I remember people talking about what a strong leg he had. How long would that one have been?

[JohnnieEnigma]

I can't believe it's still 7 - 3. Well at least we know the Pats usually pull through during the last quarter. Lets hope they live up to this.

[Garfield226]

Originally Posted by Marley23

When he came out of college a few years ago, I remember people talking about what a strong leg he had. How long would that one have been?

They said it would have been 49, his career long is 52 and he'd made 50-yarders in pre-game.

[Darth Sensitive]

Question that came up in my lounge. What happens if, on a long field goal attempt, a defensive player makes a great leap at the goalposts and knocks the ball away from going in?

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Originally Posted by Darth Sensitive

Question that came up in my lounge. What happens if, on a long field goal attempt, a defensive player makes a great leap at the goalposts and knocks the ball away from going in?

Then it's a blocked field goal and a live ball.

[JohnT]

I'm beginning to think the Giants might actually pull this off...