tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post116826199725821846..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Monday 01/08 A.M. Quickie:NFL Playoffs, BCS Title Game, MoreUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168739264998009452007-01-13T20:47:00.000-05:002007-01-13T20:47:00.000-05:00There truly are so many great matchups this year, ...There truly are so many great matchups this year, you gotta love it!<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://blog8174.epower8174.hop.clickbank.net/" REL="nofollow">Sports Betting Guide</A> - Use This Secret Technique To Cover 90% Of Your Wagers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168292578357896432007-01-08T16:42:00.000-05:002007-01-08T16:42:00.000-05:00"Didn't Mike Tyson have a line once, back when he ..."Didn't Mike Tyson have a line once, back when he was good, that "everyone's got a game plan, until I punch them in the mouth"? That kinda reminds me of Baltimore's defense....we can talk about how Manning'll pick them apart and all that... <BR/><BR/>Because the last 3 times the Colts played Baltimore they've won and scored 20 points or more:<BR/><BR/>2005: 24-7<BR/>2004: 20-10<BR/>2002: 22-20<BR/><BR/>Just saying, Baltimore hasn't historically gotten into Manning's head all that much, that's why they still need to have a good defensive gameplan. If they go blitz happy Manning will torch them big time because he loves being blitzed. Pittsburgh didn't blitz him last year in the 1st half and shut him down. In the 2nd half they started blitzing and he almost led them all the way back.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353671003212539401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168290615747540802007-01-08T16:10:00.000-05:002007-01-08T16:10:00.000-05:00I like the idea, but what the hell does Simmons kn...I like the idea, but what the hell does Simmons know about college hoops? Why can't they let him on an NBA broadcast?Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168286460186980642007-01-08T15:01:00.000-05:002007-01-08T15:01:00.000-05:00The Pats hopefully will draft Jeff Samardja - Notr...The Pats hopefully will draft Jeff Samardja - Notre Dame to help with the WR position next season!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168284599075652212007-01-08T14:29:00.001-05:002007-01-08T14:29:00.001-05:00If Jabar Gaffney goes out and signs for 4 years, 1...If Jabar Gaffney goes out and signs for 4 years, 16 million somewhere (now, I have nooo idea of his free-agency eligibility), will experts say that Brady has again lost his receivers and has nobody to throw to? I'm just saying, I'm not so sure he "missed" David Givens this year.<BR/><BR/>Didn't Mike Tyson have a line once, back when he was good, that "everyone's got a game plan, until I punch them in the mouth"? That kinda reminds me of Baltimore's defense....we can talk about how Manning'll pick them apart and all that...Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168284548638867942007-01-08T14:29:00.000-05:002007-01-08T14:29:00.000-05:00Slightly unrelated, but after this weekend's thump...Slightly unrelated, but after this weekend's thumping of the Billups-less Pistons by the Bulls, I heard an interesting rumor, and wanted to see if anyone else had heard it:<BR/><BR/>Basically, the rumor comes from a source tied to the Cavaliers. According to the source, Ben Wallace had been cheating on his wife, and she found out. In a "Major League"-esque revenge, Mrs. Wallace (Mrs. Dorn?) slept with Big Ben's teammate Chauncey Billups (Rick Vaughn). Ben Wallace found out about it, and slugged Chauncy in the eye (giving Chauncey a mysterious black-eye during the Pistons-Cavs series last year), and announcing "Screw y'all, I'm outta here." Sure enough, come the offseason, he signs with the Piston's biggest rival (the Bulls), and then when they have their matchup, Billups skips out while Wallace has one of his best games of the season (22 points!).<BR/><BR/>Anyone hear this rumor?Chaddogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381349910580062539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168284364265167842007-01-08T14:26:00.000-05:002007-01-08T14:26:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Chaddogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381349910580062539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168283896031352442007-01-08T14:18:00.000-05:002007-01-08T14:18:00.000-05:00Everyone keeps rating Philly so high but who did t...Everyone keeps rating Philly so high but who did they play? The Giants?<BR/><BR/>In fact I'd put Philly as the worst of the remaining teams in the NFC if not the NFL.<BR/><BR/>Go Bears.Megahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407561625097289402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168280022971017732007-01-08T13:13:00.000-05:002007-01-08T13:13:00.000-05:00@paul.j.stevens, rafael, Darth BubbsterSame here o...@paul.j.stevens, rafael, Darth Bubbster<BR/><BR/>Same here on the comments about UNC being too young...yet babbling about FLA's youth being the key last year.<BR/><BR/>Dan - you can love on FLA all you want but try, just once, to be a little CONSISTENT with your comments. As the other's have said, you're losing cred...seriously.<BR/><BR/>lenny - you nailed it! I don't remember the last time I've seen Dan post in the comments section. Begs the question: if somebody blogs their opinion and lets others comment but refuses to read the comments, is it still a blog?<BR/><BR/>Does anybody know if Dan even READS the comments section?Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305096508964522753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168277367134406432007-01-08T12:29:00.000-05:002007-01-08T12:29:00.000-05:00Pioli isnt going anywhere, and Weis isnt leaving N...Pioli isnt going anywhere, and Weis isnt leaving ND.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168276997755311562007-01-08T12:23:00.000-05:002007-01-08T12:23:00.000-05:00Regarding Willinghams recruits.I dont care how goo...Regarding Willinghams recruits.<BR/><BR/>I dont care how good a recruiting class an incoming coach inherits if the players dont fit his game style there not as valuable.<BR/><BR/>Look at Nebraska, Callaghan had to alter the landscape of incoming players to better recruit those that fit his new game planm style for Nebraska, now Nebraska is ready to take a huge leap forward next season and I wouldnt be surpised to see them as a top 10 preseason pick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168276810094460232007-01-08T12:20:00.000-05:002007-01-08T12:20:00.000-05:00nep1293...The Pats arent very good this year? So ...nep1293...<BR/><BR/>The Pats arent very good this year? So what there defense is overrated? Best New England Defense scoring wise ever? Second best in the NFL this year!<BR/><BR/>Not taking into account the Miami 21-0 loss. New England lost its other 3 games by a combined 20 points. New England had a better chance of finishing 15-1 then 9-7Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168276471639354032007-01-08T12:14:00.000-05:002007-01-08T12:14:00.000-05:00Steve, just so you know I have nothing against Ind...Steve, just so you know I have nothing against Indy fans. You didnt decide how you got your team. My venting is against the team/ownership. <BR/><BR/>I wanted to say I agree with your game assessment. The Ravens need to lay off more and not blitz every down. They need to pressure Peyton using the down 4 linemen and try to confuse him with different coverages. We'll see if they do that or go blitz-happy.Mikepcflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980600874603719777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168276398919638392007-01-08T12:13:00.000-05:002007-01-08T12:13:00.000-05:00NDYANKFAN - Weis won against bad to medicore teams...NDYANKFAN - Weis won against bad to medicore teams. He has yet to beat a elite team in his 2 years as Head Coach.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168276327018150112007-01-08T12:12:00.000-05:002007-01-08T12:12:00.000-05:00NDYANKFAN - Charlie Weis is a legimate contender f...NDYANKFAN - Charlie Weis is a legimate contender for that job and if offered he would take it in a second especially if Scott Pioli takes over as the GM.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168276064140142022007-01-08T12:07:00.000-05:002007-01-08T12:07:00.000-05:00NDyanksfan05...where were you after Notre Dame got...NDyanksfan05...where were you after Notre Dame got KILLED again. Seriously...Notre Dame is overrated. Get a clue!RevScottDeMangeMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220843774217781967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168275950138034712007-01-08T12:05:00.001-05:002007-01-08T12:05:00.001-05:00steve -- i think you're right about the karmic sca...steve -- i think you're right about the karmic scales... but its still fun to hold a grudge. <BR/><BR/>and i also think you're right about the blitz, and the defense in general. Indy's offensive line isn't going to win by brute force, and i don't know that they'll be able to compensate for that w/ reading the D. <BR/><BR/>Given our less than spectacular offense, it could be one of those games that's tied 3 to 3 with 2 minutes left in the game.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168275546040827932007-01-08T11:59:00.000-05:002007-01-08T11:59:00.000-05:00The NE-Jets game was over in the 1st quarter when ...The NE-Jets game was over in the 1st quarter when Mangini elected to punt from the Patriots 33 freaking yard line. I emailed my dad telling him the game was over and sure enough I was right.<BR/><BR/>Sheldiz-<BR/><BR/>Don't hate me cuz I'm a Colts fan but it seems like since Baltimore has won a Super Bowl since the move and Indy has not I would say the karmic scales have pretty much evened out for you. <BR/><BR/>As far as Saturday's game, if Baltimore blitzes a lot like they have been in recent games the Colts will obliterate them. If the Ravens act like they're going to blitz then back out into zone then Manning will throw interceptions with at least one returned for a td and Baltimore will cruise.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353671003212539401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168275537220332462007-01-08T11:58:00.000-05:002007-01-08T11:58:00.000-05:00Also, I really wish that ND would put their newest...<I>Also, I really wish that ND would put their newest "NCAA Record" of 9 straight bowl losses on their recruiting material. If they did that, put it on all of their material involving their football team that lists their accomplishments, I would root for ND for an entire season. Not even kidding.</I><BR/><BR/>That 9 should be 10. Figure in the one year they went 8-3 and announced they weren't accepting any bowl bids (Holtz's last year). Given the disarray and disconnect, ND wouldn't have been in position to be ready in time for the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168275266301195882007-01-08T11:54:00.000-05:002007-01-08T11:54:00.000-05:00lenny -- its not so much bashing the colts because...lenny -- its not so much bashing the colts because of the way they left. i don't know, its hard to explain... i hate to use the "its a baltimore thing" excuse, but it kind of is. <BR/><BR/>all of us realize that the manner in which we got the ravens is somewhat similar (though by no means exactly the same) as the way indy got the colts. i get that and i think we all do. <BR/><BR/>its just there was so much hatred for so along towards Irsay (and friends) that people still talk about it. its just one of those things that doesn't want to die.<BR/><BR/>I mean, i was only 3 when the colts left, but the way it was talked about when i grew up, you'd think it was a personal attack on my family.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168275200235717312007-01-08T11:53:00.000-05:002007-01-08T11:53:00.000-05:00And one last point, if Cleveland fans want to hate...And one last point, if Cleveland fans want to hate the Ravens (and they do). I completely understand. I would too if I was in Cleveland. But that doesnt stop me from hating the Colts.Mikepcflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980600874603719777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168275136990767612007-01-08T11:52:00.000-05:002007-01-08T11:52:00.000-05:00Lenny, yeah the fans are the pawns in all this. M...Lenny, yeah the fans are the pawns in all this. Modell and Irsay deserve each other. But a couple points in addendum:<BR/><BR/>Cleveland was told right away they would get the next expansion team. They only waited like 3 years. Tags told Baltimore to not bother building a stadium to get a team, but to use the money to build a museum. Asshole.<BR/><BR/>CLeveland at least got to keep the name "Browns." While we have to watch the Colts name be used in a city that had no Colts or horseracing tradition.<BR/><BR/>And some things never change. Remember just a couple years ago Jimmy Irsay was trying to move the team to LA. But they bought him with a new stadium. His father never gave BAltimore that chance.<BR/><BR/>Since the Browns move, the NFL has made it more difficult to move teams. So hopefully, this wont happen to a fanbase again.Mikepcflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980600874603719777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168274950325786582007-01-08T11:49:00.000-05:002007-01-08T11:49:00.000-05:00I am sticking with my prediction from Friday of a ...I am sticking with my prediction from Friday of a Chicago/New England rematch of the Super Bowl from 20 years ago only this time the Patriots win.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168274898121018542007-01-08T11:48:00.000-05:002007-01-08T11:48:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168274792158013742007-01-08T11:46:00.001-05:002007-01-08T11:46:00.001-05:00The Ravens are good, but they really don't scare m...The Ravens are good, but they really don't scare me. They still rely almost totally on their defense as their offense isn't that explosive. Their not much different from Chicago in that respect. Before you all jump on me, McNair is 100x the QB Grossman is, and he's proven it in the past. <BR/><BR/>SD is the best team, but their coach and a first time playoff QB worries me about how far they can go. NE matches up well with SD because their offense should still be able to score on SD and they have a chance to slow down the Charger's offense. <BR/><BR/>Right now I'm leaning to a SD vs Seattle SB. <BR/><BR/>Although my dream scenario of Gastkowski beating the Colts in Indy on a last second field goal is still alive!jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.com