Superbowl Predictions

[crule81]

I should have started this thread before the wild-card games, but I forgot.

I think it will be Falcons/Colts with the Colts winning.

I hope it will be Eagles/Steelers with the Steelers winning.

Whaday'all think and hope?

[mgb]

I wondered when this thread would start.

I have to say Colts too unless someone can kill Manning in the first quarter.

I am going to say Eagles. I still think McNabb is a better QB even though TO is out.

[MacGuffin]

Colts over the Eagles*


*may revise prediciton on Monday

[mgb]

Oh wait, didn't have all the games handy.

Jets vs Steelers
Rams vs Falcons
Vikings vs Eagles
Colts vs Patriots

I would say Steelers, Rams, Eagles and Patriots go on after this weekend. I'll go from there.

I like the Patriots to go all the way because the can and they have the experience to do it.

[cuspuser]

erm ... lets see ... Colts/Pats really throws a wrench into things ...
Falcons/Pats i'm guessing, tho i'd like to see Vikings/Steelers ... tho i could deal with any of the AFC teams minus the Jets.

[Edmond Zedo]

I predict...Nothing, it's too late.

[Shai Gar]

i predict that the south sydney rabitohs will win the superbowl

[crule81]

I think the Pats are in trouble. They have lost their top 2 corners and may lose Richard Seymour. This means trouble against what may be the best pass offense of all time this week. If they do beat the Colts, it would have to be as a result of one of the best defensive coaching jobs of all time.

[MacGuffin]

Of course, the Pats have not covered the field all week - could be a very sloppy field.

[crule81]

The Pats are known to use groundskeeping as an advantage. In 1982 or so during a playoff game, a tractor with a plow cleared a small area of snow where the ball was to be held right before NE kicked a field goal. Needless to say, they were not prepared to extend the same curtesy to the opposing team. At least bad field conditions theoretically affect both teams equally, though, in reality, affect the team with more speed and passing (the Colts). However, I think it will be funny if one of the Pats DB's slips and allows Wayne, Harrison or Stokely to become wide open and score.

[sbw]

Does anyone know what the weather is up there this weekend? even with a sloppy field, I LOVE the colts +2, provided it's not snowing/hailing/etc. during the game itself. Maybe we need a gambling thread...

Scott

[MacGuffin]

I think it is supp. to be in the 30s but clear.

[sbw]

that's what I'm lookin' for, thanks.

Scott

[mgb]

Does anyone know what the weather is up there this weekend? even with a sloppy field, I LOVE the colts +2, provided it's not snowing/hailing/etc. during the game itself. Maybe we need a gambling thread...

Scott

I just read an article about Manning being 0-5 against Bellichek(sp?) It'll be an interesting game.

[sbw]

Belichek (I can't spell it either) is definitely a genius, but he's going to have a rookie CB, a 2nd-year guy, a wideout, and some linebackers trying to run w/ marvin, wayne, stokley, and dallas clark (possibly the fastest honky in the history of tight ends). It should indeed be interesting.

Scott

[mgb]

Halftime, Jets/Steelers. Are the Jets going to screw all the predictions?

[Crazy]

I think one team is going to win, the others are going to lose.

[t]

i'm a pats fan from birth, so naturally i want them to go all the way.

that being said, i'm slightly nervous about the colts matchup, but not as nervous as i am about the steelers matchup in pittsburgh next week.

[mgb]

i'm a pats fan from birth, so naturally i want them to go all the way.

that being said, i'm slightly nervous about the colts matchup, but not as nervous as i am about the steelers matchup in pittsburgh next week.

I would be more nervous about the Steelers. Seems like the Pats have the Colts number.

[crule81]

I lose. The Pats are in Manning's head. I've switched my prediction to Pats/Falcons with the Pats winning.

[mgb]

This next week is going to be hard.

I want to say that the Pats will beat the Steelers, but they seem pretty tough.

Also, the Falcons will walk over the Eagles.

The Vikings put a pretty weak effort forward today.

[DevNull]

Go Pats!!!! But I pick the Steelers for the win.

Good call on the Falcons, mg. I concur.

[INTrPosr]

Well.... it's kinda like cheating at this point, but I think the Falcons will overcome the Eagles in the NFC and the Steelers will beat the Pats. Falcons route in the Super Bowl.

[Elro]

I suspect the Steelers will win AFC and Super Bowl. Less sure on who will win NFC Championship, if only because I hardly ever pay attention to NFC teams, but I doubt it will matter this time.

[sbw]

saint bill does it again; the pats indeed own peyton manning. lucky for me, I decided not to bet on the colts, given the snow and all. (tragically, though, I took the vikes.)My pick from what's left is pats over philly.

Scott

[mgb]

saint bill does it again; the pats indeed own peyton manning. lucky for me, I decided not to bet on the colts, given the snow and all. (tragically, though, I took the vikes.)My pick from what's left is pats over philly.

Scott

That is bold prediction. I have to say. How come Philly will beat the Falcons? They did not play good football against the Vikes, the Vikes just played worse football, a couple play reversals (like that crazy fumble) and the Vikes would have won. The Falcons on the hand just whipped the shit out of the Rams and seems to be in much better form.

I also hope that the Colts don't blame it on the snow. They got beat up pretty badly by the Patriots. Snow or no snow, Manning is consistanly uneffective against the Patriots (I be he would love to play with them, just to get that monkey off of his back).

[t]

alright alright... i am nervous about the steelers. i wouldn't be as nervous if the pats were playing at foxboro, but alas they are not.

however, i predict a pats vs. falcons superbowl.

i think whichever afc team wins will beat the nfc team, though.

[Spartan26]

i think whichever afc team wins will beat the nfc team, though.

I agree. Though I wonder if the nfc squad won't be a little fresher for having the softer conference to play through.

[mgb]

Can you panhandle for money on the forum? Because hey, it just so happens that I need $200,000.

[Crazy]

I am backing the Eagles, as always.

[coffeezombie]

The Eagles are so much better than the Falcons, even without T.O. The only reason the Eagles won't make the Super Bowl this year is if they choke, which could happen, which is why I don't gamble on sports. With that said, I still have to go with the Eagles at home.

I'm not sure if it is the thumb or the pressure of being this close in the playoffs, but Ben R. will once again stink up Heinz Field. Bellichick will come up with a game plan that utilizes Corey Dillon, whom he didn't have in the first meeting between these teams, and Tom Brady (Go Blue) is absolutely clutch. I'll take the Pats.

The Super Bowl will depend on whether T.O. plays. If not, the Pats will win for sure once again.

[crule81]

Gambling on the NFL used to be much easier about ten years ago. Now, every game seems to be a toss-up. The Pats-Steelers game is probably the toughest one to decide so far in the playoffs. I like Tom Brady - I'm a Michigan fan also - but I wanted (and thought) the Colts to win last week because they were the underdogs. It's funny that the Steelers are at home, have the best record in the league, and already beat the Pats this year, yet most (myself included) are picking them to lose. I have to with the Falcons over the Eagles because the latter really didn't look good last week against the Vikings. On the contrary, the Falcons have a great rushing offense - Vick, Dunn, and Duckett - which is a great asset in the Playoffs. Their defense certainly is the most improved when compared to last year's unit. In any case, McNabb - Vick is a great matchup and it should be an exciting game. These games should be the best pair of league championship games in years.

[mgb]

I suppose its going to see the test if Bellicheck (I give up) is the coach that everyone thinks he is. Can he come back from his defeat of the Steelers? I could almost see him losing so he could learn from it.

[mgb]

Pats to win.

[Spartan26]

I remember playing wuffleball at Daniel Graham's house as a kid. He was so small, I was friends with his big brother. Because of my personal connection and allegiance to the AFC I'm rooting for the Pats. Though I'm not sure if I'd take them minus 6 1/2. Maybe but need to sleep on it.

Over/under 48ish, one place I read, not sure how accurate. Both only give up 16 pts per game. Philly scores 24 - NE averages 27. I'd be tempted to wait a week and then take the unders. But, again, I'll wait 'til I'm better rested.

[Elro]

I suspect the Steelers will win AFC and Super Bowl. Less sure on who will win NFC Championship, if only because I hardly ever pay attention to NFC teams, but I doubt it will matter this time.

Wow. I am humbled.

But the Patriots? Vs. the Eagles? Directly after Bush was re-elected?

I have heard conspiracy theories that the NFL is rigged. I didn't agree, and still don't, but it still is a strange coincidence. Note that after 9/11, the Patriots became a raging force, despite their previous, how to say, "suckiness".

And who here thinks one could call the Patriots a "dynasty" in this short a period of time?

[mgb]

You reminded me of the Ashcroft song...Let the Eagles Soar. It always cracks me up to hear that. So lame but so funny. It's too bad they don't have Willian Shatner's sense of humor so that they can see that we aren't laughing with them.

People are already starting to compare Belicheck (yes) to Lombardi, which I don't think Belicheck likes.

[Crazy]

Wow Elro, I never thought about that, Superbowl this year is the two teams who's names are symbolic of the US, and don't forget that the Yankees won the last World Series too.

[MacGuffin]

Wow Elro, I never thought about that, Superbowl this year is the two teams who's names are symbolic of the US, and don't forget that the Yankees won the last World Series too.

Que?

[kuranes]

The Eagles are so much better than the Falcons, even without T.O. The only reason the Eagles won't make the Super Bowl this year is if they choke, which could happen, which is why I don't gamble on sports. With that said, I still have to go with the Eagles at home.

I'm not sure if it is the thumb or the pressure of being this close in the playoffs, but Ben R. will once again stink up Heinz Field. Bellichick will come up with a game plan that utilizes Corey Dillon, whom he didn't have in the first meeting between these teams, and Tom Brady (Go Blue) is absolutely clutch. I'll take the Pats.

The Super Bowl will depend on whether T.O. plays. If not, the Pats will win for sure once again.
I'm guessing the Pats will beat the Eagles. Cthulhu vs. the Dread Dormammu, now there's another matchup.

k

[mgb]

TO is driving me nuts with his, "God is healing my ankle faster so I can play," crap. I hope someone breaks it.

Seriously, even with him back, I think he will be relegated to the same importance Randy Moss was in the last game.

[crule81]

Well, it looks like old "81" won't be in the Superbowl:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpNWZic251BF9TAzI1NjY0ODI1BHNlYwN0aA--?slug=ap-eagles-owens

I wish he could play because that would make it a more interesting game. Now I'd be shocked if Philly could pull it off.

[crule81]

Oops, the great one says he will play:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs04/news/story?id=1977199

[mgb]

Oops, the great one says he will play:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs04/news/story?id=1977199

Break a leg TO.

[jimkopelli]

That one team and that other team. You know, those guys.
(couldn't care less...)

[crule81]

Three hours before kickoff. My final prediction:
Pats: 24
Eagles: 17

[Warrior413]

Pats: 18.5
Eagles: -4

Only time will tell...

[mgb]

Three hours before kickoff. My final prediction:
Pats: 24
Eagles: 17

Impressively close.

[Miss Anthropic]

So what was it? The famous orangutan at some zoo who has been correct the last 4 superbowls predicted the patriots to win. When given 2 t-shirts she chose and wore the patriots shirt for a whole day last week. Of course the patriots have won so many times maybe she just has logo recognition.....

[crule81]

That was probably the worst-played superbowl I have seen. Both teams were sloppy and there weren't too many exciting plays. Given Philly's inability to manage the clock (I blame Marty Mornhinweg, the Eagles' assistant coach), it was quite foreseeable that their comeback would fail. The only interesting development was that TO played so well. McNabb was disappointing. He threw too many balls up for grabs.

[file cabinet]

alright.. this is off topic but I will post here rather then starting a new thread..
http://search.csmonitor.com/search_content/0203/p12s02-alsp.html

yeah..
that's a lot of fucking sod.

[mgb]

That was probably the worst-played superbowl I have seen. Both teams were sloppy and there weren't too many exciting plays. Given Philly's inability to manage the clock (I blame Marty Mornhinweg, the Eagles' assistant coach), it was quite foreseeable that their comeback would fail. The only interesting development was that TO played so well. McNabb was disappointing. He threw too many balls up for grabs.

At least the game was close.

I thought that Harrison was amazing all game, I was a little (not totally) surprised he wasn't MVP.

[Little Miss Krahka]

This may've been the only Super Bowl I've ever seen, and will likely remain that way, but I don't need to know the difference between a touchdown and a fumble to know that this was pretty much amoung the stupidest examples of football ever seen.
And these guys are supposed to be the best of the best? Could've fooled me.

It would've been better if there was a "wardrobe malfunction". Considering that it's Paul McCartney, and therefore, that it's an old guy, it'd be hilarious. Eye burning, but hilarious. Nothing like men exposing their nipples!

[Warrior413]

My heart started racing when he took off his jacket.

[crule81]

This may've been the only Super Bowl I've ever seen, and will likely remain that way, but I don't need to know the difference between a touchdown and a fumble to know that this was pretty much amoung the stupidest examples of football ever seen.
And these guys are supposed to be the best of the best? Could've fooled me.


If this Superbowl had been the first football game I had seen, I would be disappointed with the sport also. The game last year was much better. Football is one of those endeavors that gets more and more interesting as one learn more about the game. The strategy/play calling aspect should appeal to NT's especially.

[mgb]

If this Superbowl had been the first football game I had seen, I would be disappointed with the sport also. The game last year was much better. Football is one of those endeavors that gets more and more interesting as one learn more about the game. The strategy/play calling aspect should appeal to NT's especially.

I don't think the game was that bad. McNabb showed why he isn't the best quarterback in the NFL, he is great when Minnisota gives him all day to pass, not so good when the pressure is on. Ried showed why he isn't the best coach in the NFL. His clock management at the end just killed them. The Pats weren't perfect either, but they played their style of football.

I guess the problem is that every team pays the price for getting to the finals, in any sport. You aren't showing up with the same squad that you started the season with. I suppose that makes for a less exciting game. But the Superbowl isn't about being the best football game of the year, its about the two best teams, battling it out for the win.

[crule81]

I guess the problem is that every team pays the price for getting to the finals, in any sport. You aren't showing up with the same squad that you started the season with. I suppose that makes for a less exciting game. But the Superbowl isn't about being the best football game of the year, its about the two best teams, battling it out for the win.

I attend or watch 16 Detroit Lions regular season games a year and I can tell you that I've seen plenty of worse games than this Superbowl. I just think it's too bad that one game the whole world watches each year had to be a bit of a stinker (in my opinion) this time around. There's nothing much one can do about it, it's just a fact in this sport and every other sport. It's just too bad this game couldn't be like the previous two Patroit victories, that's all.