Nfl season 2017-2018 (1 Viewer)

[zblang]

I know, I was just kidding. Given the option I’ll keep him. Rumor is the o coordinator, mcdaniels, will be gone too

 

[mikemiller1955]

I know, I was just kidding. Given the option I’ll keep him. Rumor is the o coordinator, mcdaniels, will be gone too

Zach....

George's joke...
if it was a joke...
was much funnier than yours...

he said...

"he offered him a ride to the airport"...........^&grin

 

[jazzeum]

McDaniels is the new Colts HC.

 

[Ghostrider]

Won't watch a minute of the Olympics, haven't in ages. Thank goodness Spring Training opens in a week and a half. Play ball! -- Al

That's OK Al, College Lacrosse is already up and running. Maryland hosts Navy on Sat. Feb 10. Great to see the Terps win it all last year. No one has to hear "When will the Terps end their title drought?" any more. They're rated #2 coming into the season, but they'll have to earn that after graduating some big sticks. For one you don't replace a Matt Rambo. The last of the Bernhardts, Jared, soph. will have to take up some slack on the attack. Connor Kelly, and Tim Rotanz need to step up on Midfield. We'll see what happens from there. Enjoy the season. Remember, "lacrosse friends don't let friends play baseball!!!!"{sm4}:wink2:

Joe

 

[lancer]

That's OK Al, College Lacrosse is already up and running. Maryland hosts Navy on Sat. Feb 10. Great to see the Terps win it all last year. No one has to hear "When will the Terps end their title drought?" any more. They're rated #2 coming into the season, but they'll have to earn that after graduating some big sticks. For one you don't replace a Matt Rambo. The last of the Bernhardts, Jared, soph. will have to take up some slack on the attack. Connor Kelly, and Tim Rotanz need to step up on Midfield. We'll see what happens from there. Enjoy the season. Remember, "lacrosse friends don't let friends play baseball!!!!"{sm4}:wink2:

Joe

Joe, thanks for the heads up. I'll have to check to see if the game will be televised. Rambo is a huge gap to fill. I have to temper my Terp watching to a certain degree as the football and basketball programs give me headaches. :wink2: -- Al

 

[Warrior]

Maybe they just didn't have the players this year.

No, they do not, extremely unathletic front 7; no Hightower was a real blow for this defense. Their secondary was the lone bright spot on the defense, but they got shredded last night; when the QB has all day to throw due to no pressure, that will happen.

They haven't stopped a wheel route since 1974.

Teams that run that RPO Harry high school offense (Chefs, Panthers,Texans, Iggles) gave them fits this year. They need more athletic front 7 personnel and they need a new set of eyes on the defense, someone from a college background where they are used to defending that RPO; you know, the thing that Iggles ballwasher Collingsworth was mentioning every 12 seconds last night.

All I know is down 5 with 2:45 left in the game last night, the whole world knew Brady was going to drive down the field and win the game.

Just didn't happen, he's only one man.

And he's human too afterall.

 

[mikemiller1955]

No, they do not, extremely unathletic front 7; no Hightower was a real blow for this defense. Their secondary was the lone bright spot on the defense, but they got shredded last night; when the QB has all day to throw due to no pressure, that will happen.

They haven't stopped a wheel route since 1974.

Teams that run that RPO Harry high school offense (Chefs, Panthers,Texans, Iggles) gave them fits this year. They need more athletic front 7 personnel and they need a new set of eyes on the defense, someone from a college background where they are used to defending that RPO; you know, the thing that Iggles ballwasher Collingsworth was mentioning every 12 seconds last night.

All I know is down 5 with 2:45 left in the game last night, the whole world knew Brady was going to drive down the field and win the game.

Just didn't happen, he's only one man.

And he's human too afterall.

yes...he can't do it all himself...

I read an article today where the writer said..........

"most teams win with defense...New England wins with Brady"

 

[lancer]

No, they do not, extremely unathletic front 7; no Hightower was a real blow for this defense. Their secondary was the lone bright spot on the defense, but they got shredded last night; when the QB has all day to throw due to no pressure, that will happen.

They haven't stopped a wheel route since 1974.

Teams that run that RPO Harry high school offense (Chefs, Panthers,Texans, Iggles) gave them fits this year. They need more athletic front 7 personnel and they need a new set of eyes on the defense, someone from a college background where they are used to defending that RPO; you know, the thing that Iggles ballwasher Collingsworth was mentioning every 12 seconds last night.

All I know is down 5 with 2:45 left in the game last night, the whole world knew Brady was going to drive down the field and win the game.

Just didn't happen, he's only one man.

And he's human too afterall.

The whole world did know it. Even down by 8 with the Pats receiving the kickoff with a half minute left, I figured Brady to drive and tie the game. That bone-headed reverse on the return made that all but impossible and Brady still got close enough to make Eagle Nation sweat. What a Qb. The NFL will never see anything like him again. -- Al

 

[jazzeum]

Until the strip I was convinced the Pats were going to win. However, after that I didn’t think they would. 42 seconds, even for Brady, is difficult. Obviously, the reverse didn’t work but considering field position, it was worth a gamble. Even if they had scored, they still needed to convert on the two point conversion; not an easy task.

 

[Panzer ace]

Aren't you pulling for San Fran next year???

Sammy:

Yes, I want the Niners to win it all next year (ok, every year, LOL) but I think they are a few players away from that.

In the meantime I will also pull for the other teams that members of this forum follow. I have an affinity for the Patriots as I have mentioned in the past. Plus, time may be running out for their current dynasty and it would be nice for George and other Pats fans here to see them win one more.

-Jason

 

[Warrior]

Sammy:

Yes, I want the Niners to win it all next year (ok, every year, LOL) but I think they are a few players away from that.

In the meantime I will also pull for the other teams that members of this forum follow. I have an affinity for the Patriots as I have mentioned in the past. Plus, time may be running out for their current dynasty and it would be nice for George and other Pats fans here to see them win one more.

-Jason

Thanks Jason; as I've mentioned in the past, this team owes me nothing and as Mike has pointed out, 5 titles in 16 years is mind boggling.

That said, for Brady to play out of his mind yesterday and come out on the short end is infuriating to me, he deserved more, he sure as **** earned it.

The defense was a giant tire fire yesterday, shredded by a back up QB who got hot at the right time running a RPO offense.

The mind reels.

 

[Panzer ace]

Thanks Jason; as I've mentioned in the past, this team owes me nothing and as Mike has pointed out, 5 titles in 16 years is mind boggling.

That said, for Brady to play out of his mind yesterday and come out on the short end is infuriating to me, he deserved more, he sure as **** earned it.

The defense was a giant tire fire yesterday, shredded by a back up QB who got hot at the right time running a RPO offense.

The mind reels.

George:

One quick note on the Patriots organization. They certainly know how to win with class but I think it is lost on the Patriots haters that they lose with class too. From what I have seen in interviews from Brady to Belichick they have not made a single excuse while giving all the credit to the Eagles.

-Jason

 

[tdubel]

Sammy:

Yes, I want the Niners to win it all next year (ok, every year, LOL) but I think they are a few players away from that.

In the meantime I will also pull for the other teams that members of this forum follow. I have an affinity for the Patriots as I have mentioned in the past. Plus, time may be running out for their current dynasty and it would be nice for George and other Pats fans here to see them win one more.

-Jason

George and I are in the same boat, I think time is running out on the Big Ben era which is why this year was so disappointing. I feel like we left something out there on the field. But like George, I have enjoyed in my life one helluva run in 2 different eras. Ben made it to 3, won 2 and arguably if not for Rashard Mendencrybaby's fumble, would have won 3 with an injured Ben, but was not to be. To George's point, the QB can win it , but not every time, the supporting cast needs to show up and we never figured out what to do without Shazier.

I gotta tell you, I am as shocked as anyone that the Eagles pulled it out. And even then a hail mary arguably was on the money and almost won it for them. He is a special competitor and other than 1 or 2 plays last night, he was flawless. I am truly shocked by the 2 inept defenses, just incredible. As to the calls, sometimes luck falls on the other side and the Eagles to their credit played to win, so they arguably made their own luck.

TD

 

[Panzer ace]

George and I are in the same boat, I think time is running out on the Big Ben era which is why this year was so disappointing. I feel like we left something out there on the field. But like George, I have enjoyed in my life one helluva run in 2 different eras. Ben made it to 3, won 2 and arguably if not for Rashard Mendencrybaby's fumble, would have won 3 with an injured Ben, but was not to be. To George's point, the QB can win it , but not every time, the supporting cast needs to show up and we never figured out what to do without Shazier.

I gotta tell you, I am as shocked as anyone that the Eagles pulled it out. And even then a hail mary arguably was on the money and almost won it for them. He is a special competitor and other than 1 or 2 plays last night, he was flawless. I am truly shocked by the 2 inept defenses, just incredible. As to the calls, sometimes luck falls on the other side and the Eagles to their credit played to win, so they arguably made their own luck.

TD

Tom:

Great post.

I think the Steelers are the model of stability. 3 coaches in 49 years to go with the 6 Lombardi trophies? That is amazing.

I am torn each time the Steelers and Patriots play as you and George are great friends and huge fans of your teams. With that being said once the dust clears I always pull for whom ever is left. I do run into trouble when Sammy's Ravens are in it too, LOL.

So you are not forgotten, I hope the Steelers get there once more with their cast of B's before time runs out.

-Jason

 

[Currahee Chris]

Remember, "lacrosse friends don't let friends play baseball!!!!"{sm4}:wink2:

Joe

Of course, it is important to note that baseball players make more money in general than any other professional athlete while lacrosse players tend to see there future summed up in the following phrase "Would you like fries to go with that?" {sm4}{sm4}{sm4}

And no, this year the sputzbowl didn't come anywhere near the excitement and enjoyment of the MLB Playoffs (in particular the ALDS) nor the Series. Jose Altuve and, dare I say it, Aaron Judge were easily the two best sports stories of 2017. What the Astros did this year would be the equivalent of the Browns winning the 2021 super bowl.

 

[lancer]

More good news for the NFL as viewership for the SB was down 7% from last year and was the lowest since 2009, though it somehow still ranks as the 10th most watched TV show of all time. -- Al

 

[mikemiller1955]

if losing the Superbowl wasn't enough...

hardly because of him...

Gronk got burglarized while playing the game...

I hate thieves...

when they catch this guy...the judge is gonna bury him...

what a bummer...

welcome home...

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...new-england-patriots-tight-end-rob-gronkowski

 

[Ghostrider]

Of course, it is important to note that baseball players make more money in general than any other professional athlete while lacrosse players tend to see there future summed up in the following phrase "Would you like fries to go with that?" {sm4}{sm4}{sm4}

And no, this year the sputzbowl didn't come anywhere near the excitement and enjoyment of the MLB Playoffs (in particular the ALDS) nor the Series. Jose Altuve and, dare I say it, Aaron Judge were easily the two best sports stories of 2017. What the Astros did this year would be the equivalent of the Browns winning the 2021 super bowl.

God knows Chris, there's no money to speak of in Lacrosse world. The 2 pro leagues, indoor and outdoor are strictly for prestige of being selected. I think it amounts to something like $500/$1000 a game plus expenses. I'm not a big fan of the pro game. But HS/College/Club ball is a joy to play and watch. For love of the game.:salute::

Joe

 

[Warrior]

I gotta tell you, I am as shocked as anyone that the Eagles pulled it out. And even then a hail mary arguably was on the money and almost won it for them. He is a special competitor and other than 1 or 2 plays last night, he was flawless. I am truly shocked by the 2 inept defenses, just incredible. As to the calls, sometimes luck falls on the other side and the Eagles to their credit played to win, so they arguably made their own luck.

TD

The Iggles coach showed balls with those two fourth down calls; the first one where they ran the trick play on the goal line and the second one with about 5 minutes left from his own 40.

Imagine what Iggles fans would have done to this guy if that second 4th down call when they were down by one failed and the Patriots had the ball on the Iggles 40 yard line, they had just ripped off three strait TD's afterall and were rolling.

IMO, he went for it for two reasons; one, he did not trust his defenses ability to get the ball back (and let's face it, as pathetic as the Patriots defense was, the Iggles defense was not much better, their linebackers and defensive backs got roasted for over SIX hundred total yards, the Patriots did not punt once all game long) and two, he had no fear that the Patriots tire fire of a defense was going to stop him.

Belichick did not coach a very good game IMO; he failed to take away the one thing the opponent does well, which has been his trademark over the years, the Iggles shredded them with that RPO offense. Also, on the trick play, the defense looked confused, he should have called a time out there, guaranteed the Iggles would not have tried to run that play again. And benching Butler for a series or a quarter to send a message is one thing, but to bench him for the whole game when he was in on 98% of the defensive snaps all year AND when his replacement was horrendous and then his replacement sucked worse, it's inexcusable not to have gone to Butler at some point.

He's a great coach, first ballot HOF for sure, but hey, everyone has a bad day now and again, even him.

 

[jazzeum]

Why do fans riot after a win? See https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...m_term=.6cef1bce51aa&wpisrc=nl_rainbow&wpmm=1

Oddly, they don’t riot when their team loses.