tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post116662682322132803..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Wednesday 12/20 A.M. Quickie: More on AI, NFL Pro Bowlers, "Gone Bowlin'" and More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166647477047103252006-12-20T15:44:00.000-05:002006-12-20T15:44:00.000-05:00Sorry big d, his quote was about the fans, not the...Sorry big d, his quote was about the fans, not the players.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, the real contenders in my mind are the Patriots and Dallas. Maybe I picked up Romo fever from my co-worker, but they are strong on both sides of the ball. I can't believe in the Chargers or Saints, they're in the next tier (maybe next year). Indy, Baltimore and Chicago are only half a team each. I can't really dignify any other team here.<BR/><BR/>NE ftw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166641059246294202006-12-20T13:57:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:57:00.000-05:00@ richard: I believe it was Luis Castillo that fa...<I>@ richard:</I> I believe it was Luis Castillo that failed the steroids test at the combine, not Merriman. Could be wrong - I'll check later.<BR/><BR/><I>@ chrth: <B>"Actually, I was referring to the FANS. Read the post again. <BR/>Wow, the reading comprehension on this blog today is not scoring very high, is it?"</I></B><BR/><BR/>Technically, you never defined to whom you were referring... The original post that you "quoted for truth" was a retort to someone talking about the Patriots as a team.<BR/><BR/>Listen to me, getting all uppity. I'm quoting Stewie Griffin for Christ's sake... I'm not qualified to give out English lessons.<BR/><BR/>As you were.Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166641019314204832006-12-20T13:56:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:56:00.000-05:00I would go with Runner B based on TD's and the fac...I would go with Runner B based on TD's and the fact his team would be done with out him.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166640420677100492006-12-20T13:47:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:47:00.000-05:00As for the Pats, I'm sure they have as good a chan...As for the Pats, I'm sure they have as good a chance as anybody in the AFC of winning it all. To be honest, I'm more concerned about the offense rather than the defense.<BR/><BR/>One other thing about that Points Allowed stat: Don't forget the Pats played that stellar division known as the NFC Norris. Although the Lions put 21 points on them. What's up with that?Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166640395528864202006-12-20T13:46:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:46:00.000-05:00If Wilfork is healthy it will be no problem stoppi...If Wilfork is healthy it will be no problem stopping Jones-Drew and Taylor. If Wilfork is out they will have solid games and the patriots probably lose.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166640288760151802006-12-20T13:44:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:44:00.000-05:00Because, as we all know, New England Patriots' pla...<I><BR/>Because, as we all know, New England Patriots' players are religious followers of this blog and its many commenters...<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>Actually, I was referring to the FANS. Read the post again. <BR/><BR/>Wow, the reading comprehension on this blog today is not scoring very high, is it?Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166640230104809452006-12-20T13:43:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:43:00.000-05:00I'm a Boston sports fan , and I'm TOTALLY self abs...I'm a Boston sports fan , and I'm TOTALLY self absorbed. lol<BR/><BR/>I think the Pats right now would have a very hard time stopping LT. Hell I'm worried about Fred Taylor and Mo Jones-Drew this weekend!Aitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465798018639732646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166640038612968062006-12-20T13:40:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:40:00.000-05:00and other then 04 they are not that bad in compari...and other then 04 they are not that bad in comparison when it comes to points scored<BR/><BR/>06 - 22.9 PPG<BR/>04 - 27.3<BR/>03 - 21.8<BR/>01 - 23.8CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166639777850010162006-12-20T13:36:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:36:00.000-05:00Really the Patriots are actually pretty close to w...Really the Patriots are actually pretty close to what they have been on defense the years they won the Super Bowl<BR/><BR/>Points Per Game Allowed (Which to me is the most important defensive stat)<BR/>2001 - 17 PPGA - 6th in NFL - Won Super Bowl<BR/>2002 - 21.1 - 17th in NFL - Did not make Playoffs<BR/>2003 - 14.9 - 1st in the NFL - Won Super Bowl<BR/>2004 - 16.3 - 2nd in the NFL - Won Super Bowl<BR/>2005 - 21.1 - 17th in the NFL - Lost in 2nd round of PLayoffs<BR/>2006 - 13.8 - 2nd in the NFL - TBDCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166639547072152762006-12-20T13:32:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:32:00.000-05:00"Of course, now they'll play the 'disrespect card'...<I>"Of course, now they'll play the 'disrespect card'"</I><BR/><BR/>Because, as we all know, New England Patriots' players are religious followers of this blog and its many commenters...<BR/><BR/>Speaking of which, to quote the great and insightful Stewin Griffin in regards to my previous comment: <I>"Riiiiight... so, we're all just gonna look the other way on this one, eh?"</I>Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166639224062503692006-12-20T13:27:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:27:00.000-05:00Boston fans are so self-absorbed that they have no...<I><BR/>Boston fans are so self-absorbed that they have no idea what is actually being discussed<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>Quoted for truth.<BR/><BR/>Of course, now they'll play the 'disrespect card'Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166638787648505942006-12-20T13:19:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:19:00.000-05:00BTW, Drew Brees was very good last year. He wasn't...BTW, Drew Brees was very good last year. He wasn't the reason the team finished 9-7. That was on Schottenheimer. Didn't he cost SD the Pittsburgh game last season by refusing to throw to Gates inside the 5 yard line? My memory is fuzzy though.<BR/>Nevertheless, the Magnificent Mole produced last year as well.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166638695618084962006-12-20T13:18:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:18:00.000-05:00Tom Brady will come to your house and eat your pap...Tom Brady will come to your house and eat your papaya now.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166638048736542542006-12-20T13:07:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:07:00.000-05:00Way to disrespect the Patriots Dave.....you should...Way to disrespect the Patriots Dave.....you should know better.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291036839803295637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166638000476974202006-12-20T13:06:00.000-05:002006-12-20T13:06:00.000-05:00Hey Dave are you forgetting the #2 defense in the ...Hey Dave are you forgetting the #2 defense in the league based on points allowed? The New England PatriotsCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166635045708207192006-12-20T12:17:00.000-05:002006-12-20T12:17:00.000-05:00No love for your boy John Scheyer, starting the Du...No love for your boy John Scheyer, starting the Duke/Kent St. game with 10 points in the first 3-4 minutes?Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912934417019865803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166634524219927542006-12-20T12:08:00.000-05:002006-12-20T12:08:00.000-05:00I went to the University at Buffalo but never foll...I went to the University at Buffalo but never followed college football. My wife went to Tennessee and only followed college football. I now root for the Vols while she is a Bills fan. The only thing is if Tennessee were to ever play UB, I would root for UB to win. I also follow both UB and UT basketball. I'm not really sure if this is right, but its what I do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166634430401208932006-12-20T12:07:00.000-05:002006-12-20T12:07:00.000-05:00For what it's worth... I just discovered the "conf...For what it's worth... I just discovered the "confidence picks" today as well. Oops. Looks like <I>"The Best Seat in the House" </I>won't necessarily have the best score in the house.<BR/><BR/><I><B>Re: Pro Bowl Voting</I></B><BR/>How has no one mentioned Shawne Merriman's inclusion on the AFC squad? You remember Shawne Merriman, right? Immensely talented, kinda over aggressive on the field, always in uber-celebratory mood... shockingly <I>failed a steroid test</I> and missed 4 games this year?<BR/><BR/>How is this guy even eligible for the Pro Bowl? Shouldn't he have to forfeit the right to earn any type of individual honor for the year when he is caught using a banned substance?<BR/><BR/>And I'm talking, like <I>every</I> individual award, from Player of the Week up to League MVP. <BR/><BR/>The only thing that will get into these players' heads is a hit to the wallet, and losing out on individual honors usually equates to losing out on mega-bonus money in their contracts.<BR/><BR/>That's my proposal - you get caught cheating, you lose your right to be honored for the rest of the year, and stripped of any previous honors from that season...<BR/><BR/>Thoughts?Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166634406411547882006-12-20T12:06:00.000-05:002006-12-20T12:06:00.000-05:00AI's on my fantasy basketball team.Anyone have a p...AI's on my fantasy basketball team.<BR/><BR/>Anyone have a proposed start date for him?Perkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663656686833606967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166634277530403182006-12-20T12:04:00.000-05:002006-12-20T12:04:00.000-05:00What does it say about SD and LD's record that com...What does it say about SD and LD's record that come playoff time, they might only have played 2 playoff teams (L to BAL, and a win v SF or win/loss v SEA)? CIN and DEN could also wind up on there, but has anyone had an easier schedule this year?chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166634137462637652006-12-20T12:02:00.000-05:002006-12-20T12:02:00.000-05:00Ever heard of Drew Brees!?! Take at glance at his ...<I>Ever heard of Drew Brees!?! Take at glance at his numbers.</I><BR/><BR/>The numbers Brees is putting up just goes to show how weak the NFC is. This is same Brees that led the currently first place Chargers to a 9-7 record with essentially the same team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166633647611386782006-12-20T11:54:00.000-05:002006-12-20T11:54:00.000-05:00My wife still hates the Bills and cheers for those...My wife still hates the Bills and cheers for those two New Jersey Professional Football teams. Needless to say, December 2006 has been immensely enjoyable for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166633638921248052006-12-20T11:53:00.001-05:002006-12-20T11:53:00.001-05:00i can't draw on my own experience in this realm, b...<I>i can't draw on my own experience in this realm, b/c my boyfriend doesn't watch sports. </I><BR/><BR/>Tragic. Absolutely tragic.marcomarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507640418000407851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166633594759372462006-12-20T11:53:00.000-05:002006-12-20T11:53:00.000-05:00cmfost - I wasn't having trouble understanding the...cmfost - <BR/><BR/>I wasn't having trouble understanding the system, I just didn't realize there were confidence points attached to every game. Thus, 1 point for a win I was pretty sure of.<BR/><BR/>Corrected for the rest of the bowls, obviously.john (east lansing, mi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03872457640564913468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166633391729227162006-12-20T11:49:00.000-05:002006-12-20T11:49:00.000-05:00"It was difficult picking a pro-bowl QB for the NF..."It was difficult picking a pro-bowl QB for the NFC wasn't it? None of them really put up absolutely sick Peyton/Palmer like numbers."<BR/><BR/>Dan Mega,<BR/>Ever heard of Drew Brees!?! Take at glance at his numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com