The NFL Thread

[FirefightingMuggle]

It's that time of year again....yep. Football season will soon be upon us. I know a lot of NFL teams are in training camps right now, which means that the pre-season games will be starting up at any time now.
Disucss your favorite teams, NFL news, and games here.

[MalfoyIsMINE]

DA BEARS! Im from Chicago so of course my favorite team is DA BEARS! But now that ive moved to Dallas ive been keeping up with the Cowboys....HAHA they lost quincy carter...no more quarterback!

[Hammi]

I don't really follow football, but by genetics I am a Jets fan. My family, well more specifically my dad is completely obsessed. He has season tickets and occasionally when his friend is unable to go with him and now that my brother is away at school, I go. It's kind of sad, but usually when I go, I end up zoning out and just staring at fire man Ed the entire game. The highlight of a football came for me is when we leave and they have vendors everywhere outside in the lot selling pretzels. Nothing beats a New York pretzel.l

[codswallop]

We have a Coach
We have a Quarterback
We had a great draft
We have a relatively easy schedule
We have not won since the 1950's

Go Lions.

[tantrix]

Go Patriots.. that's the only team I know of *laugh*
NBA rules.. Lakers

[dumbleedore]

My Dad watches the NFL- it's on normally as I go to work and it's usually still on when I get home for lunch. I don't really understand the game- I don't know how it can go for so long and nothing really happen. Dad's tried to explain it, but I just don't get it.

[tantrix]

NFL is fun on PS2

[HPGryffindor]

I'm from Wisconsin so I'm a diehard Packer fan. We have a great chance to win the division this year and I think we're going to go far in the playoffs. Hopefully Favre's Super Bowl or bust statement rallies the troops and gets the team motivated. Oh yeah and the Eagles will NOT win the Super Bowl.

[jo schmo]

Go Packers! Brett Favre, Ahman Green, Driver, Walker, Henderson, just to name a few of the players that will be kicking other teams *****#$ this season on our way to the Super Bowl. Seriously though, Brett Favre is one of the greatest QB's to ever play the game (his dad died and the next game he threw for 399 yards and he didn't even play the entire game). the only thing i have left to say is:

CHEASEHEADS UNITE!

[FirefightingMuggle]

:grumble: Cheeseheads uniting in a thread that I started....we just can't have that. Seeing as I'm a Bears fan, I'm afraid I'll have to ask all the Cheeseheads to leave now....


JUST KIDDING!!!!! I don't think I can throw out all the Packers fans and feel ok with myself in the morning. Who would I pick on when the Bears win the Division???
But being in Western PA, I hear a lot more about the Steelers then I do the Bears.
Anyone hear how much Ben Rothlesberger got for signing with Pitts? I heard the signing bouns was $9 million, but I never heard how much the contract was for. Wonder if he's making Maddox a little uncomfortable in training camp??

[Black Fire]

The Patriots all the way. Their the defending champions and are looking to repeat. Lets hope Corey Dillion can bring a running game.

[lilbittv]

I was raised a Raider but I also like the Cowboys, I think picking up Eddie George is going to help out alot.
The 'boys training camp is in the city I live in, and they are in town right now, I'm going up to the camp this week, they hold open practices everyday.

[potterbrain]

:grumble: Cheeseheads uniting in a thread that I started....we just can't have that. Seeing as I'm a Bears fan, I'm afraid I'll have to ask all the Cheeseheads to leave now....


JUST KIDDING!!!!! I don't think I can throw out all the Packers fans and feel ok with myself in the morning. Who would I pick on when the Bears win the Division???
But being in Western PA, I hear a lot more about the Steelers then I do the Bears.
Anyone hear how much Ben Rothlesberger got for signing with Pitts? I heard the signing bouns was $9 million, but I never heard how much the contract was for. Wonder if he's making Maddox a little uncomfortable in training camp??

Diehard Steeler fan here! Rothlesberger's contract is for (I really hope I remember this correctly or I'm going to embarass myself!) 6 years, $40 million with a $9 million signing bonus. When the Steelers drafted him first round Maddox threw a hissy fit and the Steelers extended his contract and gave him more money, although I have heard he is not having a great camp.

Can't wait to see Ben play!! (Going to the pre-season home opener!) Hopefully he'll spark some life into the Steelers and redeem us from last season. Yeah football!!!

[glugunkwen]

I don't think I can throw out all the Packers fans and feel ok with myself in the morning. Who would I pick on when the Bears win the Division???


OK, this made me laugh so hard I fell out of my chair and hit my head on my computer. Luckily, I was wearing my cheesehead and wasn't harmed in any way.

I am so glad football is just around the corner. Oh ya, you betcha, I'm a Packer fan all the way. And though he doesn't know it yet, Brett Farve will marry me one day. Even if I have to stalk him. :evil:

[ginger cat]

Well, I'm from central PA so...GO EAGLES!!!
I'm an Eagles fan all the way...

Oh yeah and the Eagles will NOT win the Super Bowl.

You have a problem with the Eagles, eh???? :p

[Rapunzel]

Rams 7, Chief 24.
I know it's only the pre-season, but come on. Unless you're a huge Kansas City fan, it's not even a good game. Of course it's not over yet, but I don't see St. Louis winning this one.

Any football fans out there?

[viper247]

Yeah man, i love football!!! Do u play? I'm from Arkansas and Kansas City is the closest pro team, or one of them. I play Outside Linebacker for Springdale here. #1 in the state.

[Rapunzel]

Yeah man, i love football!!! Do u play? I'm from Arkansas and Kansas City is the closest pro team, or one of them. I play Outside Linebacker for Springdale here. #1 in the state.

I don't play - I'm a couch potato. But I love to watch it! :)
It's nearly the end of the 3rd quarter, the reporters are doing sideline interviews, and the KC guys don't look like they've even worked up a sweat. Bad time to be a Rams fan.

Contrats on being #1! :clap:

[fanof_hp]

Steelers 7, Chief 24.
I thought it was the St. Louis Rams and the Chiefs? That's what's on my TV right now.

I love football, can't wait for the regular season when all the first stringers start to play. I'm just happy the Broncos FINALLY scored a TD this pre-season.

[Rapunzel]

I thought it was the St. Louis Rams and the Chiefs? That's what's on my TV right now.

I love football, can't wait for the regular season when all the first stringers start to play. I'm just happy the Broncos FINALLY scored a TD this pre-season.

you're right, of course - that's what I get for channel surfing (this is not a great game.) I read "stl" as "steelers" instead of "St. Louis". What's really sad is, I knew it was the Rams. (Neither of these are my team - I like Denver)

There, I fixed it. ;) 4 minutes left, and still 7/24.

[raidergurl]

Just look at my username. Of course I am a football fan. I love the Oakland Raiders. They had a horrible season last year but I am hoping that it will change this season! RAIDERS FAN FOR LIFE!!

[AlbusDumbled0re]

Giants fan right here.

[FoxyKnoxy]

NFL Sucks!!! CFL Rules!!! :evil:

I am a huge lifetime fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Greatest Team on the Face Of the Earth!!!
:clap: Go Riders Go! :clap:

The CFL, with its more alluring scoring rules, three downs, motion-toward-the-line-of-scrimmage-before-the-snap-of-the-ball, wider field (63 yards versus 53 yards) and longer end zones (20 yards), provides pure adrenaline pumping excitement! Whereas in the NFL the rules tend to stymie innovative plays. :eyebrows:

The CFL's one-yard zone between the offensive and defensive lines seems silly to proponents of the NFL, who are used to seeing opposing linemen nose to nose. The Canadian twelve-man team is one more than the American eleven-man team. Canadians do not have a 'fair catch' rule on kick-off and punt returns as do the Americans; the receiver is fair game and an easy target for onrushing opposing players intent on sending the receiver into tomorrow. To offset the 'danger zone,' the CFL has a five-yard restraining zone that, theoretically, allows the receiver to catch the ball before being smacked hard by an opposing player. The five-yard restraining zone is more fiction than fact.

With Canadian rules, a football game is played quicker than the American game! The American quarterback has forty seconds to put the ball in play whereas his Canadian counterpart has half that time. :p

In the CFL, if a game is tied at end of regulation time, the teams play two five-minute overtime periods, each with a kick-off. Teams have an equal opportunity to score and win the game. South of the border, the NFL uses a different approach; there, teams play "sudden death" overtime, in which the first team to score wins. On many occaisions, one team - the receiving team on the kick-off - wins the game without the opposition having the opportunity to touch the ball. Some critics believe that this process is a bit unfair and sets up a foregone conclusion to the game's outcome.

Another difference between the two leagues is that CFL team rosters are much smaller than the NFL rosters. The NFL has about double as many players as do the CFL teams. That means the CFL players put in more time on the field doing more tasks; for instance, offense and special teams or defense and special teams. :tu:

In other words: NFL IS BORING! CFL IS EXCITING!

[Ranador]

NFL has nothing on NCAA


fight on trojans!

[Rapunzel]

Hey, check it out, Pittsburgh/Philadelphia.
Anyone watching?

[jasper]

HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS!

NFL has nothing on NCAA

fight on trojans!

rave about being NCAA FAN here: http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=19026&highlight=college

[Rapunzel]

HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS!



rave about being NCAA FAN here: http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=19026&highlight=college

You have a cowboys game on somewhere? Or you're a fan? Are you trying to confuse me? (Which is very easy to do, I assure you ;) )

[jasper]

That's just the only NFL related remark I could come up with at the moment.
I am a fan of Dat Nguyen of the Cowboys, but other than that I don't follow the team too much- not since 22 left.

So, how about that Ricky Williams?

[deadpoetjs]

I'm probably one of the biggest Detroit sports nuts you'll ever meet. I'm all about the Pistons (2004 NBA Champs baby!!), but I definitely pay close attention to the Lions (I played football in high school, until a neck injury ruined that).

I'll tell you what, watch out for the Lions this year. If their young players, particularly Charles Rogers, Roy Williams, Kevin Jones, and, of course, Joey Harrington, can step up, they'll be a force this year. I'm gonna say they have a 9-7 season and maybe even make the playoffs (probably wishul thinking).

But anyways, as this is a football thread, and the best thing to do in the preseason is predict the Super Bowl winner, what does everyone think?

I'm thinkin' Pats/Eagles in the Super Bowl, with the Pats comin' out on top (my man Tom Brady will see to that).

[Rapunzel]

Hey Jasper! Are you watching the game? Or are you waiting for the regular season?
Anyone watching?

[rupertlvr27]

I'm a ridiculous Steelers fan .........which is a big deal because i live in eastern penn. and they're all Eagles fan. By the way EAGLES SUCK!

[Rapunzel]

EAGLES SUCK!

Did you watch them lose to your Steelers yesterday?

So, how about that Ricky Williams?

That Ricky Williams seems to want to smoke dope more than he wants to play football. Which is very sad.

[accioinsight7]

Speaking of the Chiefs, I am a huge Chiefs and 49ers fan...
But I like college football much better: an entreaty: Please, Irish, return to your days of glory soon.

[Classical_Wizar]

I was a 49ers fan when I was younger, but became a Cowboy fan later on. Never been to either one of them, I liked the Redskins too. Go teams.

[jasper]

Hey Jasper! Are you watching the game? Or are you waiting for the regular season?
Anyone watching?

I watched about half of the pre-season game with the Cowboys and Houston Texans (?)

[DragonBlk17]

Bills fan here. One of our guys broke his leg and is out for the whole entire season. And now I ask myself "WHY US!". *puts head facedown on the table*

[hermypotter06]

i love the NFL! i'm a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan!! i'm going to the Chiefs vs. Falcons game on Oct. 24th! :D

[WeasleyIsOurKing]

I guess you could say I'm a fan of the NFL. :)

I support the Green Bay Packers! *puts on Cheesehead hat* I live in the Chicago area, so most people around here are Bears fans... oh well. :evil:

[accioinsight7]

[QUOTE=DragonBlk17]Bills fan here. [QUOTE]
Just thinking of a quote from a movie called Heavyweights: "And then he caved like the Buffalo Bills in a Super Bowl." HAHA

[Boston_Rob_Rox]

Huge Pats fan here!! Tonight is sooo funny seeing all the Carolina fans get all riled up like this game actually means something!! No one has been talking about the game here, no one cares!! It's a pre-season game!!! Someone tell the Panthers fans to take some chill pills.
Anyway, with Cory Dillon now, our offense is very much improved although the O-line is a bit iffy. Hope there are some more Pats fans here.

[rupertlvr27]

[QUOTE=Classical_Wizar]I was a 49ers fan when I was younger, but became a Cowboy fan later on. QUOTE]

Bad move, man.....bad, bad move......

[green_ginevra]

I support the Green Bay Packers! *puts on Cheesehead hat* I live in the Chicago area, so most people around here are Bears fans... oh well.
nooooo...WIOK, you're one of my shipmates!!! i'm a big Vikings person ^.^ go moe williams, my favorite running back ever!

[Rapunzel]

It's time! The season opener. Indianapolis at New England. Is anyone here watching the game with me?

[VelvetSkies]

It's time! The season opener. Indianapolis at New England. Is anyone here watching the game with me?
How could I forget? Go New England!


I'm a Redskins fan myself...Because they're the team people here in Northern Virginia cheer for, and they were the first team I knew.

I'm seriously hoping they don't have a season as embarrassing as last year.

[Rapunzel]

How could I forget? Go New England!

You're on the boards. Not what they wanted, but better than nothing.

[VelvetSkies]

You're on the boards. Not what they wanted, but better than nothing.
I'm trying to do my Biology and watch, so I'm missing half the game. :grumble:

3 to 0, NE...Alright...I can deal with that.

[Rapunzel]

Intercepted! Almost in the end zone. Oh that's gotta hurt if you're a Colt's fan!

[LooNy_LuVgood]

The Colts/Pats game is on in the livingroom right now. I like both teams, so I'm torn between who I want to win. I'm gonna go watch it now, if I can tear my self away from these, boards that is...

By the way... GO VIKINGS!!!! Culpepper's the best QB ever!!

go moe Williams, my favorite running back ever!
I second that!!! ;)

Cheeseheads are goin' doooown!!!!

[Rapunzel]

I'm gonna go watch it now, if I can tear my self away from these, boards that is...

I'm so glad my computer and my TV are in the same room! :D I can keep up with the forums and the game at the same time.

[LooNy_LuVgood]

commercials.... I can come post now!
Lucky you, Rapunzel, I can almost see the TV from here LOL! By the way, I love your sig!!

[Rapunzel]

Right through his hands! Gotta hate that!

PS: Thanks LooNy! :)

[LooNy_LuVgood]

Touchdown Colts!!!!
10-3, Indianapolis

Anyone do fantasy football? My dad wanted me to join his league because they were one person short, but I was busy the night of the draft so I couldn't.

[Rapunzel]

All tied up. This could be a good game.

I don't do fantasy football. But I've known people who get as excited about it as about the regular season.

[padfoot4567]

I haven't gotten to watch the game... :sad: ...wait I watched the first quarter while "doing my homework".....I don't really care who wins, though I kinda wish the Patriots would for it would be better for the TITANS if the Colts lost! ((sorry to all you colts fans.....I am a die hard TITANS fan!))

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/padfoot4567/collegefanfare_1805_106877078.gif


Oh and all you cowboy fans...How do y'all like Eddie George, or did he get cut?...just wondering since he left the Titans, he didn't do too glamorus (sp?) in the Titans VS. Dallas game.....

[Rapunzel]

Hey Titan fan. I'm not a huge fan of the Titans (truth be told, I don't have just one favorite team) but I have to say I loved it that the Titans won their first ever NFL regular season game - beat the Cowboys if I remember correctly. That was awesome. :D

[rupertlvr27]

hey did anyone watch the steelers beat the raiders today? the bus kicked butt today.

[Scarlet Crystal]

redskins won today! joy. :D

[VelvetSkies]

redskins won today! joy. :D
Yes, they did! *Dances* Finally. A year where they might not be an embarrassment.

[cookiemonster]

I hate football. I dont understand why everyone is so obsessive over football. Augh.. :sad: Maybe its cuz im a girl. My boyfriend watches it. Im not shure why though. -shakes head- Its not even interesting anyways.

[dcv]

Way to go Brownies! 20-3 over Baltimore.

[Stncold]

Man nothing like football sunday in my opinion.
Beer, Pizza or Popeyes-your choice, and 22 people on a big field in different positions going at it to either protect or retrieve a little ball.

Love it.

Watching Vikings/Cowboys right now. 27-17, Cowboys defense has nothing against the most explosive offense in the league.

Oh yes on a College note.

LSU!LSU!LSU!

GEAUX TIGERS.

2-0 so far.

ON THE ROAD TOWARDS BACK TO BACK, 2 YEARS IN A ROW.

[green_ginevra]

Watching Vikings/Cowboys right now. 27-17, Cowboys defense has nothing against the most explosive offense in the league.
you know it. they actually won!!!! (the vikings) and their defense is actually kind of *gasp* good this year! WHOOT, go vikings!!!!

[MMELevrier]

you know it. they actually won!!!! (the vikings) and their defense is actually kind of *gasp* good this year! WHOOT, go vikings!!!!


Nice job on the part of Daunte Culpepper. And I've got to brag on the Eagles, too. Terrill Owens and Brian Westbrook were THERE for Donovan McNabb today. I'm so glad my bad feeling about the game with the Giants was wrong.

There's nothing like the home team winning the home opener! Oh. And BTW, the Browns ruled too!

[padfoot4567]

I hate football. I dont understand why everyone is so obsessive over football. Augh.. :sad: Maybe its cuz im a girl. My boyfriend watches it. Im not shure why though. -shakes head- Its not even interesting anyways.



Shame....I'm a girl, I LOVE FOOTBALL! anyways, maybe thats because I am involved in so many sports, who knows......


Oh and does anyone have an abnormal obsession with the Monday Night Football theme song?....I think I have MondayNightThemeSong-itus *laughs* wow thats sounds really weird writing it down...who cares! :p

PS---Titans Vs. Colts this Sunday.....REVENGE IS SWEET! :evil:

[Adalbert Waffling]

Hehehe, we play the Monday Night Football themes as stands music when my HS has football games.

I dont watch much Proffessional footbal, but I am really into the college games. My teams are UVA and Virginia Tech. Of course, my town is surrounded by Duke Fans, NC State fans, and UNC fans. Everybody will be stating their teams, and I just pipe up and say "Virginia Tech," and everyone turns to stare.
Virginia Tech is going to do well this year, but they're not going to win the conference. If anybody has a shot, It's UVA. Very strong team, loved the game against UNC. I got to tell all the people at school that my team beat theirs.

[lilbittv]

Shame....I'm a girl, I LOVE FOOTBALL! anyways, maybe thats because I am involved in so many sports, who knows....

I am football loving girl too! :clap: I am a little more into college ball than NFL.
There's nothing like being at a football game, but being on the field is the absolute best, if you ever get a chance you have to do it. I was a student trainer in high school, and even coached a little afterwards.
I love the crack of good hit, the thrill of an awesome catch and the rush of a long run.

[Godrics_Heiress]

Big Chargers fan here. I have so much hope for my team this year, but, really, win or lose I'm with them all the way. I'm a fan of the Patriots as well, although not if they play the Chargers. :p

G_H, who's quite sad to see Tom Brady tie the knot and very happy to see Baby Manning get sacked!

[padfoot4567]

^^Hey like your sig!

Anyways.....

I didn't get to see baby Manning sacked...

Wow, did he go to the Giants for a TON of money.....they are so prejudice, he might not be at all like his big bro...who knows

3 DAYS AND COUNTING 'TIL....

Titans VS. COLTS! once again...REVENGE IS SWEET :evil:

((I can't wait to go....HOME GAME! WOOT WOOT! TITANS FANS RULE! :rotfl: ))

[Katze]

Big Chargers fan here. I have so much hope for my team this year, but, really, win or lose I'm with them all the way. I'm a fan of the Patriots as well, although not if they play the Chargers. :p

G_H, who's quite sad to see Tom Brady tie the knot and very happy to see Baby Manning get sacked!

You kicked our butts on Sunday in Houston. I was at the game and it was a lot of fun - but I'm still disappointed that we lost :(

I'm going to have to figure out who I'm routing for this year.

[LordIluvatar]

alawys was and alawys will be a steelers fan....havnt missed a their game on tv for the past 3 or 4 years. :p But the only thing i hate about the nfl is the eagles i freaken hate teh eagles so much. everyone around where i live likes the eagles, prolly cause i love a little north of philly in the poconoes but thats beside the point i hate the eagles, Steelers to win superbowl this year :p

[LooNy_LuVgood]

I'm excited about the Vikings this year- I think they're actually gonna make the playoffs for the first time in years!! And they killed the Cowboys last week!!! I live in Wisconsin, and I get a lot of **** from my friends at school because they're Packer fans. Especially when Green Bay one on Monday night. But we'll see whose better come Nov. 14....

[MMELevrier]

alawys was and alawys will be a steelers fan....havnt missed a their game on tv for the past 3 or 4 years. :p But the only thing i hate about the nfl is the eagles i freaken hate teh eagles so much. everyone around where i live likes the eagles, prolly cause i love a little north of philly in the poconoes but thats beside the point i hate the eagles, Steelers to win superbowl this year :p

Sorry to hear that...I grew up with the Eagles (actually, football was not that big of a deal when I was a kid it was baseball, baseball, baseball), but learned to love the NFL when I was in college in Pittsburgh. So I love the Steelers, too. But I have to hold it in because my husband grew up in Cleveland, and there is about as much affection from Browns fans for the Steelers as there is love from Ohio State fans for Michigan.

And now I have friends in Baltimore, who are Ravens fans, and Browns fans are still mad at the Ravens because they used to be the Browns.

Hmm. Untangling the various threads speculating who the scrap on JKR's website described is beginning to look a little simpler now.

But if you hate the Eagles (pronounced Iggles by a lot of the locals), stick around for the Monday night game. I have a feeling the Vikings are going to have a field day, because the Eagles + Monday Night Football = CURSED!

[green_ginevra]

I'm excited about the Vikings this year- I think they're actually gonna make the playoffs for the first time in years!! And they killed the Cowboys last week!!! I live in Wisconsin, and I get a lot of **** from my friends at school because they're Packer fans. Especially when Green Bay one on Monday night. But we'll see whose better come Nov. 14....
I know!!! I'm excited...one of my teachers told us to go to Vegas and bet all of our money on the Vikings to win the Superbowl. Well, they've looked good so far...we can only hope they don't choke again.

But if you hate the Eagles (pronounced Iggles by a lot of the locals), stick around for the Monday night game. I have a feeling the Vikings are going to have a field day, because the Eagles + Monday Night Football = CURSED!
I have a feeling the Vikings are going to have a field day too...but not because of the monday night thing ^.~

[WeasleyIsOurKing]

Anyone going to watch the Bears at Green Bay on Sunday (the 18th)? I can't wait. :eyebrows: Especially since I know Green Bay is going to kick some butt (the chances are good - out of the past 20 games Green Bay has played against Chicago, Green Bay has won 18).

[Credo Buffa]

I'm excited about the Vikings this year- I think they're actually gonna make the playoffs for the first time in years!! And they killed the Cowboys last week!!! I live in Wisconsin, and I get a lot of **** from my friends at school because they're Packer fans. Especially when Green Bay one on Monday night. But we'll see whose better come Nov. 14....

I know exactly what you mean! It's hard being a Viking fan in Wisconsin. . . brutal, really. There's a lot of tension especially in my home town, because it's right on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border, where there are a lot of people who moved there from Minnesota to be out of the suburbs (like my family), and people from Wisconsin who commute to the Twin Cities for work. Probably 1/3 of the town goes for the Vikes, and the rest for the Packers. It's insane!

I agree that it's going to be a great year for the Vikes. The team dynamic seems to be great right now, and that's going to be a big boost for them.

Skol Vikings!

[Intimidator77]

But if you hate the Eagles (pronounced Iggles by a lot of the locals), stick around for the Monday night game. I have a feeling the Vikings are going to have a field day, because the Eagles + Monday Night Football = CURSED!



Hey Iggles fan here if that's what you want to call it. I live about 20 minutes from philly and i just wanted to say that apparently that field day will have to wait another day. Can't really say too much about it, cause it's not like they crushed them, but hey a win is a win. If the Vikings could hold the ball it might have been a better game. Eagels rock 4-0.

[sarahweasley]

Carolina Panthers all the way baby!

[Intimidator77]

Carolina Panthers all the way baby!


Panthers are going down this year! I hope.

[crookshanks1177]

Carolina Panthers all the way baby!

I haven't been keeping up with NFL so far this season I must admit. But I was very very proud of Carolina for making it to the Super Bowl last year even though they didn't win. They sure put up a good fight. I was turning my back on them for a while, but after last year I have regained faith in them.

Other than that I go for any team that beats Dallas, Denver, or Pittsburg. Don't ask why but I don't like either of those teams. So I route for anyone playing against them! :rotfl:

I like Miami too!

[Tator_Salad]

Yep, most people around here think it's wrong for me to like football. BUT I DON'T CARE!!!!!!!! WOO HOO GO OAKLAND RAIDERS!!! They play Indianapolis today - GOOD LUCK!!!!

[crookshanks1177]

Yep, most people around here think it's wrong for me to like football. BUT I DON'T CARE!!!!!!!! WOO HOO GO OAKLAND RAIDERS!!! They play Indianapolis today - GOOD LUCK!!!!

That confused me a bit, why do they think it's wrong for you to like football?

[rsnomar05]

We have a baseball thread, so why not a football thread?

Who is your favorite team?

Do you think they'll make the playoffs?

I of course, being a New Englander, am a huge Patriots fan. This 20 game streak is amazing, and here's hoping they trounce the Jets on Sunday! Both are undefeated, so the winner will have sole possession of first place in the AFC East!

[Classical_Wizar]

Hi you want this thread. NFL (American football) anyone?
(http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=33386&highlight=football%2A)

[rsnomar05]

You know, it's funny because I searched. I guess I'm just bad at it. Not too many replies in the other thread, though. I guess there aren't too many football fans.

[Snape2008]

I am a forever Pittsburg Steeler fan. Even during bad times they are still my team .I have one back up team in Green Bay but they have had a rough season so far. I guess my question is this. Doe the Steelers stand a chance against Patriots and the Eagles back to back. There shcedule is terrible the second half of the season. They way they are playing is good but a 10 and 6 or a 9 and 7 reord would be exceptible. It could when there divison.
I hope the can beat atleast the eagles. No offense to any eagles fans out there.

[shy_peep]

heyyyy hayyyyyy how r u??
how do u start ur own thread??
there aworsume!!!!!!!!!!!!!

\m/

[FirefightingMuggle]

The American (NFL) Football thread (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=33386)

There is an all inclusive thread for American Football that you might be interested in looking at if you are a football fan. Do a search and type in American Football or NFL.

[behindtheviel20]

who do u want and or thinks going to be the super bowl champs this year im going with the seahawkes

[Nox182]

I was rooting for the Redskins. Sadly, they're terrible.
My take is that the winner will either be the Patriots or the Steelers, not because they have the best record, but because they're the most balanced.

[dowegetsmocks]

*cheers* I'm rooting for Peyton Manning!...I mean the colts! Hehe

[007]

I want a Colts-Falcons Super Bowl but i believe it'll probably be a Steelers-Eagles one

[j_rod]

go raiders!!!!(at least we won 1 more game than last year)

colts and eagles always find a way to not make it to the superbowl

the real superbowl will be the afc championship game : patriots or steelers
maybe the chargers will keep on surprising everyone!

[mouood]

The Patriots will win their second super bowl in a row, and their third in four years. Bill Belichick is a genius.

[Corbin Dallas]

Well now we will see if Big Ben is all the hype, Kudos for a great season. In the NFC I think either the Packers or the Eagles, though honestly can anyone see any real favorite. AFC, well the Steelers have home field and there are many good teams, Patriots have experience, Colts have fire power, just no D, big shock, San Diego can run, throw and have a defense, just alot of good teams, I pick the Patriots though, I'll take experience over Home field any day :tu:

[alan1212]

Go Steelers!

I'm from Pittsburgh, by the way.

[tjrih]

I was curious if anyone was watching the playoffs, and if so, who are you rooting for? I live near St. Louis, and I follow them, but they were far too inconsistent this year to be a contender.

I think that it will be Philly and New England in the Super Bowl.

[johnnyandme]

patriots have got to win so they can go to superbowl!!!!!!!! i am watching it right now

[FootbagFanatic09]

The Philadephia Eagles Are my Favourite. I've liked them forever. Congrats Eagles on the win over the Vikings today! I think it will be the Steelers Versus the Eagles.

[Arabella10]

Ugh... Philly v. New England??? You have got to be kidding me!!!! Here we go Steelers... here we go!!!

[johnnyandme]

steelers are a joke...

[FootbagFanatic09]

I dispise the steelers but i think they will beat the Pats in the AFC champ game.

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

Er..... I like the Colts but I think the road ends here.....

[Arabella10]

"steelers are a joke"?!?! ... yea 15-1, and beat your beloved patriots, with a rookie QB, enjoy the victory today, because it will be the last this season ....

[johnnyandme]

yeah yeah yeah i say we are doing pretty darn well considering that we are severly injured and have lost key players...... also brady aint exactly old either he was rookie when he won superbowl the last two times....... i guess we'll see the winner... better keep ur fingers crossed , we dont need the luck

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

I agree!! I hope the Steelers win vs the Patriots because I HATE THE PATRIOTS!!! GO STEELERS!!! (but I still like the Colts better)

[FootbagFanatic09]

I think the Eagles will beat the steelers even if we have Terrel out. We got Westbrook and Mcnabb that's alll we need!

[Arabella10]

I'm rooting for the Colts right now... but they look awful. Not at all what I was expecting to see, as much as I love Manning... I don't think he can handle the cold.

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

I dont care who wins, but if I had to chose one it would be the Steelers.... so yeah but I wish the Colts keep going.... :(

Yeah the colds got to Mannings head... poor guy

I LOVE THE COLTS HOW COULD THEY LOSE NOW?!?!?!?

[FootbagFanatic09]

Manning a choke artist against the Patriots not saying I like the Pats. Actually I'm rooting for the colts.

Even if the Colts make it out alive their gonna lose ta the steelers!

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

People keep posting....... this is cool!~!~!~!

Colts Lose to the Steelers?!?!? How Dare You!!!

[FootbagFanatic09]

What's your superbowl picks and scores

[deast]

i'm a packer fan, so i was extremely happy when the vikings lost today. i want (and i think its very likely this will happen) the steelers to go to the super bowl. anybody who can come out of the reg. season w/15-1 deserves to win the super bowl.

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

Er....... I dunno I just hope the Colts or Steelers win. I HATE THE PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!!

[FootbagFanatic09]

Sorry but Rothlisberger is good. The colts will lose to the steelers if they make it there.

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

Think The Packers Are Gonna Win?? What Are You, Crazy?!?!?!

[FootbagFanatic09]

What's anybodys picks on the Eagles, Falcons game

[Arabella10]

Steelers v. Eagles, 20 - 17 Steelers... Bettis will retire

my boyfriend says Steelers v. Eagles, 24 - 17... Bettis MVP and retires

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

Yeah... Maybe.... but Peyton did good this year I think hes ready to stop :( :( :(

[iluvhhr]

Patriots!!!!!!!!!!! As for the NFC, I don't really care. The Jets were so pathetic in the end. :upset: My bro and I both really hate the Steelers.

[deast]

oh yeah, for nfc champs, i'm thinking eagles with narrow win over falcons. the nfc kinda sucked this year

[FootbagFanatic09]

Manning retire. He's at his highest. He has a lot of years left in him.

[Arabella10]

I was really disappointed in the Packers performance... Favre just wasn't himself... 4 ints isn't really his style... I was hoping they would do well... Walker and Green were on my fantasy team and I really liked them

[FootbagFanatic09]

yeah NFC did suck this year and i also think the Eagles will win next week.

[deast]

i never said the packers were going to win. i thought they could at least beat the vikings, but i'm a steelers fan now until next year, then its back to the pack.

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

I just think it will be Steelers vs. some other team and I THINK the Steelers will win

[tjrih]

I don't dislike the Steelers like some other teams, but they should not be playing next weekend. The Jets kicker who missed the two potential game winners blew it.

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

Oh then sorry lol

[FootbagFanatic09]

I don't dislike the Steelers like some other teams, but they should not be playing next weekend. The Jets kicker who missed the two potential game winners blew it.

totally the steelers shouldn't even be playin next week. It's not the jets fault doug Brien sucks at kicking.

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

Why wouldnt the Steelers be playing? They are a lot better than some teams

hmmm I dunno anymore

[deast]

the steeler game last night surprised me, they kinda got a lucky break. i thought they'd kill the jets. that jets kicker must feel pretty bad.

[FootbagFanatic09]

Because if the jets would have made that kick the steelers wouldn't be playin. The jets had em. I don't like the jets but it should be thm there next week.

[Arabella10]

the steelers may not have won the game... but they were by far the better team of the 2

[FootbagFanatic09]

yeah but they don't deserve the spot there at.

[deast]

you didn't get that impression if you just watched last night

anybody watching the colts pat. game right now?

[FootbagFanatic09]

yeah i was watchin til i started this

[deast]

i guess it just ended. i expected a lot more points out of the colts than a field goal

[HaRrYpOtTeR5000]

Im so mad colts didnt win

[Kuruption]

Heh heh heh, the Colts didn't win. Don't get me wrong, I would have love to see the Colts beat the Patriots (I'm a Raiders fan and the Snow Job a few years back still makes me tear up), but my buddy put $500 on the Colts to win the Superbowl. So I find it kinda funny.

[PIWeasley822]

I'm so sad that the Colts lost. Poor Peyton Manning! I wanted to go give him a hug. :)
But...as a die-hard Eagles fan, we're back to the NFC Championship again!!! And like all fans in Philadelphia, I can't help but think that maybe the fourth time's a charm! After all, the angels were definitely smiling down on us during Sunday's game. Look at the fumble recovery Freddie Mitchell had! I've never seen a play like that! I know us Philly fans should know better after three years and three chokes, but I just can't! This is the Eagles' year to go to the Super Bowl! I don't think they'll win the whole thing though. :(

[Potters Goblet]

I want the steelers to beat the Patriots just because I'm tired of the patriots being in the championship. I don't hate them. Just want to give somebody else some play...

I'm mad at the Eagles for getting rid of Bobby Taylor so I hope they lose. (Sorry eagles fans) I went to school with Bobby Taylor so I'm a big fan of him. I Know he's not the best NFL player in the world but he's great... And I was a major Seahawk fan this year (because of bobby and JERRY RICE!) When they lost, I cried!

Now i just want somebody to beat Philly. If not Atlanta then whoever wins the AFC.... I think the steelers have the best shot at beating them. I personally don't think Atlanta is up to beating Philly.

[salem_phoenix]

I live in Boston, so I'm majorly prejudiced. The Patriots are going all the way!

Next year, we'll give someone else a chance. Maybe. If you ask *really* nice.

[FootbagFanatic09]

The Eagles beat the Falcons. haha. The Eagles are goin all the way! I hope. The patriots are good this year. I can't wait for Superbowl Sunday!

[Corbin Dallas]

I'm sorry, no Philly will have their heads handed to them, The Patriots healthy with 2 weeks to prepair, I'm just wondering what the final score will be, or more precisely by how much will New England will win by...
Cheers
:tu: :D :tu:

[PIWeasley822]

Well, Corbin, considering your prediction is coming from someone who ships Chocolate, I'm now so sure how reliable it is.
I think the Eagles will put up a great fight. Everyone's always underrated them, and never given them a chance, but they've shown this year just how good they can do. I can't guarantee a win, but I can guarantee you that Philly will work harder than we can ever imagine.

[Potters Goblet]

I was upset when the Patriots beat the steelers. I really thought that Pitt had the better chance of beating Philly than New England, but either way I'll be a New England fan come superbowl sunday. Philly is known to choke in the "big game" situation, much like Buffalo of the 90's And since they gave away Bobby Taylor, I just don't like them anymore. (that whole factor that I went to school with Bobby you know.... not that we were best buds or anything. I doubt he could pick me out of a lineup. but that's beside the point. He's a Longview, Texas boy.... don't mess with my homegrown folk!)

So down with Philly...I was going to say more but I'll digress.

I predict a high scoring game....

New England wins 45 to 31.

[tjrih]

I think that the Pats will win. It is a shame that T.O. is making this a bigger spectacle than it already is with his hourly press conferences on whether or not he is playing. As I am seven weeks post-op from ankle surgery, he should be fine to play and who can blame him since you can never predict whether he will have the chance to play in a Super Bowl ever again. My doctor removed my cast after six weeks and gave me the green light to start exercising with a brace. I ruptured a tendon and detached a ligament.

I just hope for a good game and a short half time show.

[teo]

Until Brady loses a playoff game, I'm picking New England to win. If Owens plays, there's no way he's healthy enough to help them, and it's just a huge distraction either way. Meanwhile, the Pats are sitting back in Boston preparing for the game. Amen to the short half-time show...hopefully Ashlee Simpson is not available for this football championship game!

[tjrih]

Hopefully her 15 minutes is long over. She is someone to be banned in 2005

[PunkRokPrincess]

There is no doubt in my mind that the Eagles have what it takes to win it all. This is OUR year.. it's time to finally "reverse the curse". Philadelphia has waited long enough to get to where we are, and we aren't giving up without a fight. I know everyone is predicting the Pats will win, but this year is different. No one thought we could win the NFC championship without T.O., but we did it. The Patriots were Superbowl champs just last year, while the Eagles have waited long enough for their turn. There's no denying it, Philly wants this more than any other team out there, and that's what will lead us to victory. If T.O. is in any condition to play next week, the Patriots will have no chance against us. He has already said that he is healing alot faster than his doctors expected him to - God is healing him both physically and spiritually. But we've already shown that we can win without him, and I believe we can. The Eagles really have to prove themselves - it's now or never. I know my boys will pull through!

[conquest]

Goooo Philly! Pats need to get off their high horse and it better be this year

[Freds_Twin]

Could anything get better than the Packers? I think not!!! Brett Favre rocks!!!!!!!! :p

[Kuruption]

Could anything get better than the Packers? I think not!!! Brett Favre rocks!!!!!!!! :p

Isn't Farve retiring?

[podge_uk_2001]

Probably not. Donald Driver said he thought he might, Favre's brother said he probably won't. It's still in the air but I reckon he'll probably play another year. If not the Pack'll probably get someone like Warner in free agency so they should be pretty set next year anyway.

Anyone, its Superbowl heart/head time - who do you want to win (thats the heart bit) and who do you think'll win?

For me I want the Eagles to win as they're the lesser of 2 evils in the game, but I reckon the Pats will win it, probably by about 6 or so.

[runitzandrew]

Go Eagles!! :D! We're winning by 7 towards the end of the 2nd! :) Anyone else watching the Superbowl?

[VelvetSkies]

I am watching the Superbowl (as always)! If the Pats don't win, life will be very miserable for me. After all, they are my favorite team. Still not too far into the game, though.

[Nicole]

Both teams are playing some really good defense.

[enchantedsocks]

I'm a die-hard Eagles fan!

Lived in Philadelphia, born and raised!

I'm watching the game right now and the score is 7-0, Eagles being ahead!

I'm so worried though, I really hope the Eagles win!

I don't hate the Pats though, they are cool. :)

[VelvetSkies]

Sorry Eagles fans, the Pats won! :D And now I can sleep...

[runitzandrew]

Well at least the Eagles didn't loose by much. It was a good Bowl though :).

[MaruderProngs]

I'am so bummed the eagles lost....poor clock managment

[Potters Goblet]

Sorry Eagles fans, the Pats won! :D And now I can sleep...
Amen to that! I have to say I would have rather the Colts or Steelers played but I'm just glad the Eagles lost. Like last year, though the Superbowl was a seriously boring game in the first half! It didn't really get exciting till the half time show (Love paul mccartney). I was bummed with the patriots beat the colts, but I think that they may well be starting a dynasty.


Niners of the 80's
Cowboys of the 90's
Patriots of the 2000's.

[PIWeasley822]

Well, as a die-hard Philadelphia fan, at least a few good things came out of the game.

1. It was close. The Eagles gave the Pats a run for their money.
2. Tom Brady wasn't MVP
3. Paul McCartney. Enough said.
4. Freddie Mitchell will shut his yap
5. T.O played a great game!
6. We're all undefeated again :)

[Nicole]

Amen to that! I have to say I would have rather the Colts or Steelers played but I'm just glad the Eagles lost. Like last year, though the Superbowl was a seriously boring game in the first half! It didn't really get exciting till the half time show (Love paul mccartney). I was bummed with the patriots beat the colts, but I think that they may well be starting a dynasty.


Niners of the 80's
Cowboys of the 90's
Patriots of the 2000's.
Will they continue to be in contention without their coordinators? I know Charlie is off to 'college', and the defensive coordinator is likely to be offered a head coaching job (seems obvious to an outsider that Charlie would also have been a candidate for an HC job). I think Bill's staff has had a lot to do with the results, but must confess ignorance of Patriot team history (which includes what staff started when).

[djjoshuacarl]

Die hard NE fan...
Lemme just tell ya, its a good time to be here.... Sox & Pats bringin it home.
But yes, Looks like Romeo is goin to coach the browns....
and charlie is prob movin on...

but the team aint changin much
we'll have law & poole back
and with b-Check's defensive prowess Im sure he'll bring in another stud D-coach

[salem_phoenix]

It's wonderful to live in Boston. You get to be right in the center of the victories, and I can walk to the Pats parade tomorrow. What I don't understand is the rioting. It wasn't too bad last night, but we've had two deaths this past year. "Yay, our team won! Let's flip some cars and burn stuff!" The helicopters circling overhead kept me awake all night. Just sad.

But good job Patriots!

[PunkRokPrincess]

In my opinion, the Eagles did great the whole game, besides in the 4th quarter which was basically Andy Reid's fault for calling bad plays and not using the time correctly. Unlike what most people in Philly are saying, I don't think it was a bad game at all, considering the Patriots were probably their biggest threat of all, and they only lost by 3 points. Sure it was a little disappointing to lose, but we are finally getting it all together and we'll be back next year. You can count on that.

And I have to add that T.O. did amazing, and I'd say that even if he wasn't injured. Great game boys! Gooo Eagless