Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?????????

timind · « **Reply #460 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 02:52 am »

Quote from: satfrat on 26 Dec 2010, 06:58 pm

Sunday Night Football has been postponed due to weather.

The Vikings & The Eagles will be played tuesday night.

Cheers,
Robin

Well no wonder I couldn't find it on tv. Should always check here first for the latest news.

satfrat · « **Reply #461 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 03:00 am »

Quote from: timind on 27 Dec 2010, 02:52 am

Well no wonder I couldn't find it on tv. Should always check here first for the latest news.

It pays to get "Breaking News" updates via email from Fox Sports.

Cheers,
Robin

satfrat · « **Reply #462 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 05:36 am »

Mike Singletary, coach of the San Fran 49'res gets the axe. Read about it here

Cheers,
Robin

ctviggen · « **Reply #463 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 12:53 pm »

Quote from: Letitroll98 on 27 Dec 2010, 02:38 am

I was a little taken aback by it as well, but the Eagles and the NFL had nothing to do with it. The City of Philadelphia postponed the game because of public safety concerns. The players can play in any weather and the fans will sit through anything weather wise, I know, I'm a former Eagles season ticket holder. But you could get quite a few people killed on the roads tonight driving in blizzard conditions. So unless you think the death of another human being is inconsequential, perhaps you should keep your pathetic comments to yourself. Just saying.

I love driving in the snow with a FWD car with snow tires. However, here in CT, the wind is howling -- and I mean HOWLING. And it's been like this for the last 20+ hours. It would be incredibly dangerous to drive because of the whiteout conditions.

zybar · « **Reply #464 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 01:51 pm »

Another very frustrating week of football for this Giants fan.

The Giants simply can't take care of the ball!! All of these turnovers lead to very bad things and cause the team to be very inconsistent.

While the defense melted down in the second half (they let up 500+ yards of total offense for the first time in over 30 years), a big reason for the meltdown was the continued turnovers forcing the defense to stay on the field. Due to the six turnovers, the Packers held the ball for over 15 mins more than the Giants!

I know that I am biased, but if the Giants could stop the turnovers, they would be one of the top teams in the league. They have the most takeaways and have a balanced and strong offense.

Making the playoffs is out of the Giants control now, so all they can do is try and regroup and put a beating on the Redskins. I can't see the Packers losing to the Bears (who will have nothing to play for), but you never know.

George

soundbitten1 · « **Reply #465 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 02:14 pm »

The Giants have given up 73 points in the last 5 quarters. This is reminiscent of last year when their defense couldn't stop anybody in the latter part of the season.

Letitroll98 · « **Reply #466 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 02:35 pm »

Quote from: zybar on 27 Dec 2010, 01:51 pm

All of these turnovers lead to very bad things and cause the team to be very inconsistent.

Ok Mr. Obvious, I think you have that phase of the game nailed.

Seriously tho, you are correct. One of the annalists on NFL channel showed how you could track the leading teams by factoring the +/- ratio of two parameters, turnovers and what he termed "exceptional plays", that is plays over twenty yards. I think it was something like 5 out of the top 6 teams had the highest plus ratio of these two parameters combined, with the always present exception that keeps us from bankrupting Vegas.

With the Giants, it's that they don't have heart. They do have good players, but they lack that certain something that teams like, for example, the Eagles have. I'm not sure if it's the coach or the quarterback, but I know it's in the area of leadership that the problem lies.

twitch54 · « **Reply #467 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 02:42 pm »

Quote from: Letitroll98 on 27 Dec 2010, 02:38 am

keep your pathetic comments to yourself. Just saying.

While your concern for public saftey is understood I stand by my comment (don't really give a hoot if you like it or not), in case you hadn't noticed it seems everybody wants the Gov't to 'babysit' our every action, what happened to being responsible for ourselves........shall we say driving to the game in an appropriate vehicle, not getting drunk and acting like a complete idiot thus being incapable of handling a bad weather situation.......or stay home and watch it on TV ! Oh and if you think that storm last night was that bad .....please !

As far as the NFL not having a say...............you don't think they want to have their new SPCA poster boy showcased in better weather ??? .....just saying !

Regardless I can hope and pray that the Vikings win come Tue evening !

JerryM · « **Reply #468 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 04:58 am »

Who Dat?

Best Monday night game this year.

Go Saints,
Jerry

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #469 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 06:03 am »

Really enjoyed the Rams and the Saints games this weekend and Monday night. There is no quit in New Orleans. Brees thru two IC's (one for 6 but one I don't think he will do again but one he managed to afford Monday night and against ATLANTA) and remained the man you want leading your team down the stretch to include Pierre Thomas, definitely. When a yard mattered, oh yeah! Sorry about the Giants as I think they're over. Amazed that the Chargers lost to the Bengals. Singletary's demise didn't surprise me. Hated that it was so abrupt, tho. Even if the 49's had won their conference (they wouldn't gave gone far in the playoffs), I think management had seen enough. He just didn't have the experience regardless of not having the QB(s). Green Bay and Atlanta should make for a hellova game! But so, too, would New Orleans. Don't expect Indy can beat the Pats but for sentimental reasons I hope they get the chance. The Ravens are lookin very tough to me in that conference. And, geez, what about Kansas City?? What a season! Luv it.

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #470 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 07:08 am »

Despite getting edged out the Falcons split with the Saints and still will likely win a first round bye and home field thru out the playoffs. That's a pretty good dome-field advantage for them. The Giants do look like they're in trouble...maybe they'll miss the playoffs entirely.

twitch54 · « **Reply #471 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 12:57 am »

Quote from: Letitroll98 on 27 Dec 2010, 02:38 am

perhaps you should keep your pathetic comments to yourself. Just saying.

BTW......'Just saying' or wondering for that matter........did you happen to let Govenor Rendell in on your post as well ..... LOL !!........sorry I couldn't resist.....

nodiak · « **Reply #472 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 02:33 am »

Winfield! Sweet defensive TD.

soundbitten1 · « **Reply #473 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 02:43 am »

I've never seen so many dropped interceptions as this year.

nodiak · « **Reply #474 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 04:02 am »

"I've never seen so many dropped interceptions as this year."
Seriously.

Not sure if Vikes can pull it off but besides the drops they're playing great! Web looks like a real quarterback!

Sweet victory!

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #475 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 04:43 am »

Way to go, Vikes!! Made my day.

pardales · « **Reply #476 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 05:35 am »

Vikes played good football. Did the Eagles have any incentive to win this game? They are already in the playoffs....if they'd won would they have had homefield advantage or something?

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #477 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 05:53 am »

They would have had a first round bye if I'm not mistaken.

djbnh · « **Reply #478 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 10:47 am »

Vick's night should sew up the MVP for Brady.

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #479 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 12:10 pm »

Eff'in Vikes!

Yeah, they're my team but winning games now is a bad thing- once you've missed the playoffs you're just thinking of the draft. I suppose they'll really screw the pooch and win the last game too.