Who is...Super Bowl bound? [Archive]

Panama Red

01-09-2006, 08:46 AM

Time for some playoff predictions. The wildcard games are over and eight teams are eyeing the Motor City to be part of the big show. Some interesting matchups coming up. Who ya pickin'?

Steelers - Colts: Steelers better lose the post play attitude. Way too many penalties against Cinci. Can Peyton get his stroke back?: Colts

Patriots - Broncos: New England is healthy again and Brady is hitting his targets: Pats

Panthers - Bears: Another defensive slugfest: Da Bears

Redskins - Seahawks: 102 yds total offense won't beat the 'Hawks. And stopping Alexander for 60 minutes is too much to ask: Seattle

kstatefan40

01-09-2006, 08:53 AM

mbossman2

01-09-2006, 09:00 AM

I too have 1 difference (and my heart is probably ruling on this): Panthers over the Bears...

Dtree11

01-09-2006, 10:37 AM

Colts, No explanation needed

David M

01-09-2006, 11:45 AM

Not the Niners or Raiders..guaranteed. :)

Panama Red

01-09-2006, 11:51 AM

My list is only different in one spot: Steelers vs. Colts.

As healthy as Pittsburg is, I don't think they can be stopped. When they have their heads together, as they did in the second half of yesterday's game, they are almost unstopable. I'm picking Steelers on this one.

It should be interesting to see a Pat vs. Steeler game - they are both going in very strong.

My heart is with ya on the Steelers but my instincts say Colts. I'd like nothing better than The Bus being able to play his final (probably) pro game in his home town!

bizzle44

01-09-2006, 03:06 PM

I'm a Colts fan, through and through:cool: . But I am a bit worried about this game, the boys in blue need to have their heads on straight and playing at home should help. The Steelers are looking pretty good though... :(

In the end, I think everyone in Indianapolis, fans, players and coaches, wants a Super Bowl win too much for us to lose.

Strider

01-09-2006, 03:18 PM

Broncos vs Pats - Broncos (even though the Pats are healthy I don't think they got it this year)
Colts vs Steelers - I'm going with an upset Steelers (Manning seems to choke at the most inappropiate time namely the playoffs)
DaBears vs Panthers - Da Bears....I like them although I wouldn't be shock if Panthers won.
Seahawks vs Redskins...Seahawks specially if Washington played like they did last week.

Superbowl Seahawks vs Steelers ......winner Steelers

mairving

01-09-2006, 03:29 PM

As a general rule, defense tends to rule in the post-season. That means that Seattle is probably going down. The Colts should beat the Steelers with their porous pass defense. So I am thinking that it will be:
Panthers vs. Seahawks in the NFC
Winner Panthers
Colts vs. Pats in the AFC
Winner Colts
Panthers vs. Colts in the Super Bowl
Winner Colts.

The biggest if to me is if the Colts can finally get past the Pats. Washington is playing really good but their offense is too anemic to get more points than Seattle.

guruboy

01-09-2006, 04:01 PM

Patriots win.

Alaron

01-09-2006, 04:58 PM

Seems to me that anything can happen, but I'll be rooting for my old home team, DA Bears!. I'd like to see a Steelers and Bears Superbowl, but I think that's probably wishful thinking. :rolleyes:

Jaggannath

01-09-2006, 05:51 PM

Broncos vs Patriots => Patriots (this hurts, I hate the Patriots)

Colts vs Steelers => Colts

Bears vs Panthers => Bears, I don't think the Panthers have it this year.

Seahawks vs Redskins => Seahawks (go Seattle, my favourite team... time we saw them doing something)

Patriots vs Colts => Colts

Bears vs Seahawks => Seahawks WOOOHOOO

Colts vs Seahawks => Seahawks

kram 2.0

01-09-2006, 06:44 PM

Broncos v. Patriots - Patriots
I personally think that Bill Belichick can find a way out of many hard times. Jake Plummer has gotten considerably more consistant - on the other hand, the Pats defense has gotten immensely better and healthier.

Colts v. Steelers - Colts
I think a lot of us forgot how talented Peyton Manning really is.

Bears v. Panthers - Bears
I feel pretty good about this one. The Panthers running game is not too consistant.

Seahawks v. Redskins - Seahawks
Yes, all the attention is going to Sean Alexander and his tremendous run to tear apart Priest Holmes' name in the record books. I think a lot of us forgot how explosive QB Hasslebeck can be and his receiving corps.

We'll see how this turns out. I'm not too happy in terms of what Pittsburgh did to the Bengals in terms of back to back injuries in Q1. I hope that doesn't happen to Peyton Manning.

kram

SonicVanguard

01-09-2006, 07:27 PM

tigstah

01-09-2006, 07:32 PM

Steelers - Colts: Steelers. San Deigo showed everyone how to beat the Colts - run, run, run and quick strike passes. Same offense the Steelers run. And one other reason - The Bus.

Patriots - Broncos: Broncos. Pats don't play well in Denver and never really have.

Bears - Panthers: Panthers. Steve Smith in simply the biggest offensive weapon in the playoffs. Most points scored, most TDs - Bears D is good, but when Smith is covered the Panthers have other targets.

Seahawks - Redskins: Seahawks. Easiest pick of the week. Portis won't stand a chance against that D and the Redskins' D won't stand a chance against Alexander.

what...did you not see the first game seattle vs washington...that the skins won. even if it was in ot. the skins d is playing too well right now. dont sleep on them. besides seattle doesnt play well in the playoffs. in gibbs we trust.

denver over pats.
colts over pittsburgh
panthers over bears
skins over seahawks.

Statica

01-09-2006, 08:00 PM

Steelers - Colts : Colts .. dont see Cowher having the ability to scheme, or manage a game against the Colts. I am tired of watching the Steelers take penalty after dumb penalty on defense. I just know I'm going to have to listen to some CBS schmuck qualify a flag with "...Polamalu, in real life, is the nicest guy you will have met..."
Pats - Broncos - too close to call. On the one hand this is in Mile High .. on the other, is there anything that the Pats are going to be surprised by?
Bears - Panthers - Panthers .. I dont see the Bears being able to repeat their regular season meeting.
Alexander vs Redskins : Alexander

Panama Red

01-15-2006, 12:01 AM

Wow, Denver made it look easy.:eek: Uncharacteristic turnovers and an inability to stop the Bronco's offense means the dynasty will sit out The Bowl this time. C'mon Steelers!:D

kram 2.0

01-15-2006, 12:19 AM

Wow, Denver made it look easy.:eek: Uncharacteristic turnovers and an inability to stop the Bronco's offense means the dynasty will sit out The Bowl this time. C'mon Steelers!:D
I was hoping the Pats would repeat a third straight. Very uncharacteristic of Bill Belichick to let such a error-prone lineup continue through much of the game.

As for Super Bowl-bound, I'm gonna say the Seahawks def. Colts. How about Hasslebeck today - I called it! :D

kram

enhanced08

01-15-2006, 01:20 AM

Glad to see the pats loose today, i hate them.... I have been a hard core steelers fan forever, been to many games and am behind them all the way...

I think it will be a close game tomorrow with steelers and colts, should be good!

Pittsburgh's goin to the superbowl!!! :D

SonicVanguard

01-15-2006, 09:19 AM

Steelers - Colts: Steelers. San Deigo showed everyone how to beat the Colts - run, run, run and quick strike passes. Same offense the Steelers run. And one other reason - The Bus.

Patriots - Broncos: Broncos. Pats don't play well in Denver and never really have.

Bears - Panthers: Panthers. Steve Smith in simply the biggest offensive weapon in the playoffs. Most points scored, most TDs - Bears D is good, but when Smith is covered the Panthers have other targets.

Seahawks - Redskins: Seahawks. Easiest pick of the week. Portis won't stand a chance against that D and the Redskins' D won't stand a chance against Alexander.
2-0 thus far. Picked both as winners (with spread) and took the over on both games as well. Nice day for me :).

But todays picks are also my longshots - I picked the unders on both and didn't go with any winners bet. But I still feel the Panthers and Steelers will take the day.

Tin

01-15-2006, 10:10 AM

Me and some friends are tailgating in downtown Detroit for the Super Bowl. Would any of you Michigan boys care to join us?

rightcoast

01-15-2006, 11:47 AM

Just
End
The
Season

sigh.....my team stinks again. Oh well we had a couple good years, and it is the Jets after all, so I am quite used to it.

Indy and Chicago in the Super Bowl is my call.

Strider

01-15-2006, 12:16 PM

Me and some friends are tailgating in downtown Detroit for the Super Bowl. Would any of you Michigan boys care to join us?
Staying as far a way from that mad house, I can't want till the Super Bowl is over.;)

guruboy

01-15-2006, 03:02 PM

I couldn't believe the Broncos/Patriots game. That was the worst football I've seen from the Patriots in what seems like forever. Every singe point the Broncos scored was off of a turnover. The Patriots must have had 3 fumbles. The got a pick off of a TOUCHDOWN PASS and ran it 100 friggen yards. I just could not believe it. The entire game the Pats were stopping the Broncos offense and destroying the blitz...then a patriot would fumble it or some crap! I'm really disappointed, that was the Pat's game. The way I see it, the Broncos didn't win, the Pats just lost.

glc

01-15-2006, 03:25 PM

Right now, it's looking like Denver vs. Seattle - the Steelers look great today (or do the Colts look awful?) but they are gonna have their hands full in Denver next weekend.

Hmmm........Colts just scored as I'm typing this - do I smell a comeback?

Strider

01-15-2006, 04:24 PM

So far I'm 3 for 3.....going to be Steelers vs Seahawks in Detroit.

kram 2.0

01-15-2006, 04:25 PM

So far I'm 3 for 3.....going to be Steelers vs Seahawks in Detroit.
Still - the Colts really made it one hell of a game though.

kram

SonicVanguard

01-15-2006, 04:25 PM

Steelers 21, Colts 18 - Final.

I'm 3-0 this weekend and that game was one of my unders (48, game total was 39) - now, where do I send the check and how do you spell the Colt's kicker's last name?

Now I need Chicago and Carolina to stay under 30.5 and the Panthers to win.

glc

01-15-2006, 04:27 PM

G - O - A - T

kram 2.0

01-15-2006, 04:30 PM

how do you spell the Colt's kicker's last name?
That could be a nice trivia question.

kram

Panama Red

01-15-2006, 04:38 PM

VanderJagt - all us Hollanders know how to spell them Dutch names!

enhanced08

01-15-2006, 07:25 PM

OMG, I about died in the last 1:20 of the steelers game when the colts got the ball from "The Bus" and took off down the field.... I thought they had lost right there.... Thank you Ben!!!

sgtspector

01-15-2006, 08:27 PM

Good job Sonic. You got 'em all right. Post your pics for this next week so I can call a bookie.

Panama Red

01-15-2006, 08:30 PM

Good job Sonic. You got 'em all right.

Ah, but he missed the "under".;)

SonicVanguard

01-15-2006, 10:41 PM

Ah, but he missed the "under".;)
Yes I did - but I brook even for today - so all's good. Yesturday I won on an underdog and the spread - now I just need to figure out what to do with my winnings :D.

rightcoast

01-15-2006, 11:18 PM

Just
End
The
Season

sigh.....my team stinks again. Oh well we had a couple good years, and it is the Jets after all, so I am quite used to it.

Indy and Chicago in the Super Bowl is my call.
Guess that's why I don't bet, I am rarely right when it comes to sports. LOL :)

Strider

01-16-2006, 08:35 AM

Da Bears ruin in me having perfect predictions and I going to revise my predictions for next week.
Steelers over Broncos (still the same)
Panthers over Seahawks if Alexander isn't going to play, but Seahawks over Panthers if his ready to roll. My thinking on this is the Seahawks would be too one dimensional without Alexander in the lineup.
Steelers winning all this year.:D

Statica

01-16-2006, 09:53 AM

Am so glad that Bettis didn't have to retire or sthing with that fumble as his last play! A bit of poetic justice for Vanderjagt after his drunk comments last year!

glc

01-16-2006, 01:49 PM

Seattle was able to beat the Redskins without Alexander - they shouldn't have any problem doing the same to the Panthers. The Panthers defense isn't that good. The only reason they beat the Bears is the Bears D was flat and Tillman had a terrible game. Giving up 21 points to the Bears is not a very good defensive showing, the Bears offense is pretty bad. Seattle should be able to rack up 40 points. The only thing that got the Bears into the playoffs was the defense and being in the worst division in the league.

kram 2.0

01-16-2006, 03:28 PM

Giving up 21 points to the Bears is not a very good defensive showing, the Bears offense is pretty bad.
QB Rex Grossman looked like a star with the Panthers defense.

kram

ktkendall

01-16-2006, 05:47 PM

Being right here in Latrobe, spittin distance from where the Steelers have training camp at St. Vincent college does tend to make me pretty biased for the Steelers, but I didn't really think they would pull it off against Indy. It was obviously their time to win yesterday. Seems like no matter where any of you all are from or what team you root for, you all seem to like the bus pretty well..

Panama Red

01-16-2006, 06:03 PM

Seems like no matter where any of you all are from or what team you root for, you all seem to like the bus pretty well..

In this era of over paid prima donna athletes (TO), it's refreshing to view The Bus in action. Not only does he do his job well but the reports of his assistance to young players, even those vieing for his job, tells you he's a special guy. Watch him on the sidelines too. He's the Steelers' biggest (pun intented:D ) cheerleader.

kram 2.0

01-16-2006, 06:31 PM

Not only does he do his job well but the reports of his assistance to young players, even those vieing for his job, tells you he's a special guy.
What you said reminds me of Jon Kitna two years ago - had a very successful season but he agreed to serve as Carson Palmer's metor and backup from then on. I agree with you PR - the sport needs these guys to counter the "prima-donna" image of professional football athletes made by guys like TO.

kram

glc

01-17-2006, 01:59 AM

The Bus is a class act - and this is being said by a Steelers hater.

IronMentality

01-17-2006, 02:53 AM

Jerome Bettis is one of the classiest players in the NFL today. Unforunately, the Bears had to come out on the losing end. Rex played very well except for the interception at the end. Our wideouts except Berrian just didn't want to catch the ball (and a few missed passes by Thomas Jones as well).

One thing is for sure, Tillman (and I forgot the other cornerback the Bears have) will be gone by the time next season rolls around. You just can't fall down and allow the Panthers to have two 40+ yard touchdown passes like that. It cost us the game...

jayb1234

01-17-2006, 05:57 AM

Strider

01-17-2006, 03:12 PM

As a diehard Browns fan, I rarely can find it within myself to say anything good about the squeelers. However, I have to agree that Bettis is a class act, one of the best running backs of all time, and likely an unanimous first ballot selection to the Hall of Fame. Broncos vs "that team from western Pa." should be the best game going this week.
As a Detroit Lions Fan I feel your pain with both the Browns and Lions fulitilities over the years, but I've been enjoying the playoffs this year watching other teams play in the playoffs again, except for the stupid officiating that has been done lately. :D

Litespeed

01-17-2006, 03:50 PM

I think the same about the Bus. That guy does seem like a class act.

I am really looking foward to the AFC championship. It is fun to watch Jake the Snake run and throw. And Bailey is one heck of a play maker.

It is kind of funny to read the earlier posts. It reminds me of the NFL commercial which flashes to different groups of poeple giving their very incorrect opinions on different teams. Some thing like, "The Bears won't win three games.......With Moss gone the Vikings will have smooth sailing."

I can't really same much, my team (Dallas Cowboys) sucks this year and laid the biggest egg I have ever seen in their last game. I had such high hopes too. I dont' want football to end.

Panama Red

01-17-2006, 04:10 PM

Just occurred to me - If the Broncos and the Panthers win, we'll have two quarterbacks named "Jake" playing against each other! Wonder if that's ever happened before. Will the real Jake the Snake please stand up!

ktkendall

01-17-2006, 04:49 PM

I am tired of watching the Steelers take penalty after dumb penalty on defense. I just know I'm going to have to listen to some CBS schmuck qualify a flag with "...Polamalu, in real life, is the nicest guy you will have met..."

The vice pres of NFL referee's actually admitted the next day he did intercept that ball!!!

kram 2.0

01-17-2006, 05:26 PM

The vice pres of NFL referee's actually admitted the next day he did intercept that ball!!!
I think Statica was referring to the Bengals Steelers game. Bill Cowher looked very mad after the supposed "fumble".

kram

Jthe7th

01-20-2006, 11:35 AM

Gotta go with the Steel Curtain this weekend against the Broncos. As a die hard Steelers fan, I will admit that though confident, I was a bit uneasy about going into Indy and beating the Colts. I think the Steelers have the momentum now to beat the Broncos in Denver. Much better to be an underdog...less pressure. As long as Cowher doesn't take the air out of the ball too soon (like he almost did against the Colts), the Steelers should do well.

On the other side, I will give the nod to the Panthers. They seem like a tougher, more determined team than the SeaHawks.

Of course, my speculation on both games means absolutely nothing. What's great about the playoffs this year is that most of the games have not gone as expected. Ya never know what's going to happen.

enhanced08

01-20-2006, 02:37 PM

The vice pres of NFL referee's actually admitted the next day he did intercept that ball!!!

Thats a good time to admit you were wrong, after the game is overwith and it doesn't mean anything. Not like they can go back and "redo" the game as if it were an interception...

I'm thinking the Steelers have the game this weekend, will be a good/close game but i think the Steelers can take it! :D

ktkendall

01-22-2006, 06:39 PM

Yes we made it, they deserve it after what they have had to do the get there, and I think Carolina will be our Oppenent!!

TwoRails

01-22-2006, 09:33 PM

Looks like it's the Steelers and the Seahawks! :)

kram 2.0

01-22-2006, 09:46 PM

I think Carolina will be our Oppenent!!
ESPN Commentator: "<i>Let's compare QB ratings now...Jake Delhomme's rating...looks like a very bad GPA.</i>" (1.6 QBRat)

You spoke too quickly there :D

kram

Hi Ho

01-22-2006, 10:13 PM

SEAHAWKS WIN!!! I never watch football but I have been these last few weeks. It's about time! We completely shut down Steve Smith. There was a lot of talk on the local news about how big of a threat he was. They made it look so easy.

jayb1234

01-23-2006, 04:59 AM

Broncos vs "that team from western Pa." should be the best game going this week. Geez, I missed that call pretty bad. Both games were blowouts.

glc

01-23-2006, 01:03 PM

Early lines for the Super Bowl has the Squealers 3 to 4 point favorites with over/under 47.

tomster2300

01-23-2006, 03:07 PM

I'm going to say it's going to be the Steelers and the Seahawks in the Superbowl. Now don't ask me how I know...I'm just special like that.

It's too bad the Panthers lost, I wish a NFC South team could actually do something once in awhile.

Steelers win by 7 thanks to the Bus.

Hi Ho

01-23-2006, 06:33 PM

What is the "Bus"?

enhanced08

01-23-2006, 06:38 PM

jerome bettis, #36 for the steelers. He is a BIG guy at about 260lbs and is very quick for his size. Called the bus because he is so big and it takes a lot to stop him. I have seen him push 4 other guys at once! A very good player!

glc

01-23-2006, 07:08 PM

Speaking of the Bus, how many of you old timers remember the Diesel?

Hint - his quarterback is now a very obnoxious commentator for ESPN.

bigandy

01-23-2006, 07:26 PM

I'm not that old, but I know who it is. And your hint really narrows it down ;).

TwoRails

01-23-2006, 07:53 PM

Speaking of the Bus, how many of you old timers remember the Diesel? ... Heck, I can't remember that far back :) -- John Riggins (spelling?) comes to mind, though...

glc

01-23-2006, 08:03 PM

Yup! They used to blast a diesel horn through the PA every time he made a carry. The QB's name rhymes with Heisman.

Panama Red

01-23-2006, 08:11 PM

I was on the way to deliver a pc last nite and had the 2nd game on the radio. Guess who the color announcer was? The Diesel hisself! Did a pretty good job too.

sgtspector

01-24-2006, 01:18 AM

You mean Riggo? Another screwup by the Jets.

TwoRails

01-24-2006, 08:33 PM

Another example of how "small the world is," eh, PR?!

tomster2300

01-24-2006, 09:36 PM

G - O - A - T

I got another one.

F.A.I.L.U.R.E.

I don't know how he had the guts to go on Letterman's show and kick that field goal. Talk about a slap in the face to the Colts, that's like issuing your own pink slip...

(I re-added the other part of my original post. Gosh Statica... :) )

Statica

01-24-2006, 10:12 PM

I have seen him push 4 other guys at once! While delivering a FedEx ground shipment, no doubt!
:D

tomster2300

01-25-2006, 07:02 AM

I think we can compare the Colts to UPS. They just didnt show up on time! :)

Strider

01-26-2006, 04:57 PM

My prediction so far is what I said it would be Seattle vs Pittsburgh......now all needs to happen is a Pittsburgh WIN!:D

Hi Ho

01-26-2006, 10:04 PM

I thought THIS (http://www.komotv.com/stories/41526.htm) was interesting. Don't you wish you had thought of that? :D

tomster2300

01-26-2006, 11:01 PM

That's crazy. I wish I could make up to $2,000 for a hotdog.

enhanced08

01-26-2006, 11:58 PM

heh, wow! now just imagin what one from the super bowl will go for (Cause ya know now that they have seen this they will sell one from the bowl)

GO STEELERS!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!!

TwoRails

01-27-2006, 10:10 PM

glc

01-27-2006, 10:36 PM

My TV and my cable bill is paid for already. So is the beer in the fridge and the munchies in the cabinet.

LA22

01-27-2006, 10:50 PM

enhanced08

01-28-2006, 12:20 AM

My dad was tellin me that he saw the price for "You and 20 friends" to goto the super bowl was like $300,000!! That included everything, food, tickets, you got a seat in the indoor area, forget whats its called but its the most expensive place to watch from....

crazy stuff

rspassey

01-28-2006, 12:34 AM

This is pure *rumor* central, but some guy at work today said he heard that somebody got $25,000 for a pair of Superbowl tickets!? If they did, then great for them, but that sure is a lot of money just to see a game (even if it is a great one)... Heck, but then, I think the "regular" price of the tickets is too high :eek:

That is insane. They are simly selling out. In lots of other sports (BMX and Skateboarding come to mind) - the ones-who-don't-sell-out's talent are often worshipped more and those who do sell out are looked down upon. With additional high cost advertising and comercials, somebody was attacked with greed. On top of that - it will become less about the sports and more about people trying to boast their wealth and success by being able to say they spent 25K on tickets to the SuperBowl - in some cases I think many Celebs and other highly wealthy people will go just to show off their wealth and they might not even be football fans.

jayb1234

01-28-2006, 06:31 AM

Stadium Beer $8.00 Parking $20.00 Superbowl Tickets $600.00 Watching the game at home and not missing half of a quarter waiting in line at the restroom Priceless

Strider

01-28-2006, 08:29 AM

ktkendall

01-28-2006, 10:27 AM

When do next years superbowl tickets go on sale??

tomster2300

01-28-2006, 01:32 PM

Aside from the athomosphere I prefer watching any sports game on TV, you get to see the whole action, your up close to the players and you get to see the replays over and over again without straining your neck or eyes.

I had UGA home game season tickets this year which were pretty much right on the back of the west endzone (second student section). The view is wonderful when they're playing on that side of the field, but horrible when they're not. Watching it on t.v. is great but watching it on the front row with 92,000 of yoru closest friends is even better. That places roars...

Some pro teams have a 20+ year wait for regular season tickets - they had an entire segment about it on espn. Some waits are so long that parents will put their child's name on the waiting list when they're born so that the kids can use them when they're in their 50's. They also allow children to inherit their parents' place in line if they pass away. Now those are hardcore football fans.