NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Haymaker]

That game was painful enough to watch first time around. Dont think I could watch LSU blowing it so bad again.

Saints @ Patriots tonight. the two best QB's in the league. Probably both only in for about 1 series.

I think Brady went in for like 8 snaps last year all preseason, wouldn't expect him in much at all tonight.

[Sylar]

Haven't seen any highlights yet, but an impressive defensive start by the sounds of it for us, edging out New Orleans 7-6 at Foxborough. Sure enough, Brady and Brees took a series each by the reports.

Some of the other scores:

Denver 31-3 Chicago
Green Bay 13-21 San Diego
Baltimore 31-17 Atlanta
New Orleans 6-7 New England
Pittsburgh 23-24 Philadelphia
Washington 7-6 Buffalo

[DH1875]

Jesus, things must be bad. Have you guy's seen the Patriots latest cheerleaders :faf:.





http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTInWdoF-gfi7xId-MeOLr9WG1FPtxE0JKC_hfb_lh4W526lHYT

[James.]

Jesus, things must be bad. Have you guy's seen the Patriots latest cheerleaders :faf:.





http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTInWdoF-gfi7xId-MeOLr9WG1FPtxE0JKC_hfb_lh4W526lHYT

Like their Brady haircuts. You looking forward to the big kick off tonight against the Bengals? Holmes and Kerley are both out so should see a fair bit of Stephen Hill which will be interesting. We've also signed some back up to Sanchez apparently from Denver and he'll probably get a look in at some point. His name escapes me though :rolleyes:

[DH1875]

Like their Brady haircuts. You looking forward to the big kick off tonight against the Bengals? Holmes and Kerley are both out so should see a fair bit of Stephen Hill which will be interesting. We've also signed some back up to Sanchez apparently from Denver and he'll probably get a look in at some point. His name escapes me though :rolleyes:


I've no interest if I'm honest. Has it kicked off or is it later tonight? I'm expecting good things from Hill but given our O, who knows. I fully expect this year to go back to the norm in that we will be lucky to make the playoffs. The whole going back to the run game baffles me when Greene is our number 1 RB. I'm afraid he's just not up to it. Cro switching to safety is the most interesting one. If it comes off then great but if not, I fear the worst. I've said it the last couple of years but we really struggle against strong TE'S which is one of the reasons the Patsies hurt us. As for Tebow, expect him to feature a lot, more than some people think. I don't agree with it as there is a good QB in Sanchez somewhere but expect Tebow to be starting by week 4/5.

[Haymaker]

Ok people, it is time for super bowl predictions...

I am going for patriots v green bay with a patriots victory.

[Sylar]

Updated pre-season results:

New Orleans 6-7 New England
Washington 7-6 Buffalo
Baltimore 31-17 Atlanta
Pittsburgh 23-24 Philadelphia
Green Bay 13-21 San Diego
Denver 31-3 Chicago
NY Jets 6-17 Cincinnati
Cleveland 19-17 Detroit
Tampa Bay 20-7 Miami
NY Giants 31-32 Jacksonville
Arizona 17-27 Kansas City
Minnesota 6-17 San Francisco

Tonight: Houston @ Carolina, Tennessee @ Seattle
Sunday: St Louis @ Indianapolis
Monday: Dallas @ Oakland

[Sylar]

So fellow Patriots - it seems Plaxico Burress is working out with us just now...

Thoughts? :greengrin

[Haymaker]

So fellow Patriots - it seems Plaxico Burress is working out with us just now...

Thoughts? :greengrin

If it works, great. I hope it doesn't end up shooting himself in the foot....

[Haymaker]

Andrew Luck posted some good scores today for the C****, sorry, Colts. It was a pre-season game and obviously it was against the Rams but still.

[Calvin]

Yeah Luck did look good, but one can't read much into pre-season.

I see that Chad Johnson (Ochocinco) has been released by the Dolphins because of his domestic violence arrest.

[DarrenSQH]

Yeah Luck did look good, but one can't read much into pre-season.

I see that Chad Johnson (Ochocinco) has been released by the Dolphins because of his domestic violence arrest.

Dam, was enjoying watching him on hard knocks. the boy is crazy.

[Sylar]

How dull must the Dallas vs Oakland pre-season game have been (unless you're a huge fan of defense football I guess):

Final: Dallas 3-0 Oakland

[HibsMax]

How dull must the Dallas vs Oakland pre-season game have been (unless you're a huge fan of defense football I guess):

Final: Dallas 3-0 Oakland

That's the exact same argument as my American friends use against football matches that end up 1-0 or 0-0. It could have still been a good game. Maybe.

To your point, 3-0 sounds pretty bad. Or good.

[DH1875]

Just noticed that the Rams have pulled out of next year and the year after. Can only be a good thing if you ask me :greengrin.

[HibsMax]

Just noticed that the Rams have pulled out of next year and the year after. Can only be a good thing if you ask me :greengrin.

They only pulled out of playing in London, right?

[DH1875]

They only pulled out of playing in London, right?


:faf::faf::faf:. Right :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Wonder if St Louis are about to lose their NFL franchise then :hmmm:

[DH1875]

How much is a replica jersey in the states these days? Nike have set an RRP of £70 a jersey over here :shocked:. No chance I'm paying that.

[Haymaker]

Wonder if St Louis are about to lose their NFL franchise then :hmmm:

Reckon so... But to where?

[DH1875]

Reckon so... But to where?


Back to LA.

[Sylar]

Back to LA.

Was certainly the rumour when the NFL game this year was in doubt :agree:

[Haymaker]

LA is a good shout but why did the leave in the first place?

[Sylar]

Further pre-season wins last night for Cleveland (35-10 over Green Bay) and Cincinnati (24-19 over Atlanta).

[Gatecrasher]

Further pre-season wins last night for Cleveland (35-10 over Green Bay) and Cincinnati (24-19 over Atlanta).

i havent seen any pre season, should i be worried?

[Sylar]

i havent seen any pre season, should i be worried?

Nah, not yet anyway. Rodgers looked comfortable in the short space he did play last night but the rookie QB was all over the place (going on the short highlights I seen anyway).

Hard to gauge anything from pre-season as a lot of the newer players are tested and new plays/coaches try things out.

[DH1875]

LA is a good shout but why did the leave in the first place?

Politics and money. Basically they were the worst team in the league and their crowds were dropping year after year. They were playing in Anaheim and wanted the city to build them a new stadium. They were told to bolt and the Rams owners tried to call their bluff and said they were moving to Baltimore. LA wouldn't budge and then St Louis said they would build them a new stadium and put other other offers and promises on the table. Rams owner took them up on their offer.

[Haymaker]

Doubt a return would be on the cards unless the city decides to build them a stadium.

Still can't get my head round teams moving cities.

[DH1875]

Did anyone watch the programme with the Buckeyes in it on ESPN last night? Didn't even know it was on, was it any good?

[Gatecrasher]

Nah, not yet anyway. Rodgers looked comfortable in the short space he did play last night but the rookie QB was all over the place (going on the short highlights I seen anyway).

Hard to gauge anything from pre-season as a lot of the newer players are tested and new plays/coaches try things out.
cheers, will need to wait n see :agree:

[Haymaker]

Patriots sign Jeff Demps, the Olympics sprinter apparently...

[Sylar]

Was a RB for Florida, so it's not like a sporting conversion or any such. He participated in both sprinting and football and had a decent career as a RB for the Gators.

[Sylar]

More pre-season results:

Cincinnati 24-19 Atlanta
Cleveland 35-10 Green Bay
Tennessee 30-7 Tamp Bay (2 TDs for my fantasy RB - good sign :greengrin)
Buffalo 14-36 Minnesota
Jacksonville 27-24 New Orleans
Miami 17-23 Carolina (good outing for Cam Newton)
Detroit 27-12 Baltimore (very impressive game for both Stafford and Megatron)
Oakland 27-31 Arizona
NY Giants 26-3 NY Jets
Washington 31-33 Chicago
Kansas City 17-31 St Louis
San Francisco 9-20 Houston (bad defensively for San Fran, but nice to see Moss getting some game time and connecting well with Smith).
Seattle 30-10 Denver
Dallas 20-28 San Diego

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmR51VP34SM

[Haymaker]

Look at that there jessies score... The whole "get teballs to the red zone" plan worked a treat huh...

Either that or my choice of fantasy defense is looking great...

[Sylar]

Look at that there jessies score... The whole "get teballs to the red zone" plan worked a treat huh...

Either that or my choice of fantasy defense is looking great...

They're still trying to rebuild their offense and by all accounts, they had a lot of players missing through injury yesterday.

Hard to determine anything at this stage - apparently Sanchez looked very comfortable passing the ball for the brief spell that he was in the game.

[Haymaker]

Any excuse for ripping the Jessies.

[Calvin]

Seattle seem to be racking up the points without playing especially well which I'm very happy with. Also, three first half turnovers by us - I'll be happy if this keeps up as they're my fantasy defense!

[hibsbollah]

Seattle seem to be racking up the points without playing especially well which I'm very happy with. Also, three first half turnovers by us - I'll be happy if this keeps up as they're my fantasy defense!

This rookie QB Russel Wilson sounds like hes a player too. Terrell Owens had FIVE dropped balls :hilarious I think we're seeing why he got cut from an indoor league team last season.

[Haymaker]

Is that Russel Wilson from Wisconsin, previously of NC State? If it is, he is decent.

[Sylar]

Is that Russel Wilson from Wisconsin, previously of NC State? If it is, he is decent.

One and the same.

[James.]

They're still trying to rebuild their offense and by all accounts, they had a lot of players missing through injury yesterday.

Hard to determine anything at this stage - apparently Sanchez looked very comfortable passing the ball for the brief spell that he was in the game.

:agree: He was badly let down by Wayne Hunter (AGAIN!) Tebow had a shocker though.

[Haymaker]

One and the same.

He was great for NC State (my college team), glad he went pro. He had a ridiculous play in a bowl game a few years back, reckon it is the longest a QB has ever held a ball, dodged tackles and still got a touchdown.

[hibsbollah]

He was great for NC State (my college team), glad he went pro. He had a ridiculous play in a bowl game a few years back, reckon it is the longest a QB has ever held a ball, dodged tackles and still got a touchdown.

He's having a heck of a preseason. We're trading away our incumbent qb tavaris jackson because wilsons surprised everyone. Is threatening our big money free agent Matt Flynn as starter.

[Haymaker]

He's having a heck of a preseason. We're trading away our incumbent qb tavaris jackson because wilsons surprised everyone. Is threatening our big money free agent Matt Flynn as starter.

Good to see! Bit of competition for the starter position is always good.

[Sylar]

There's been a wealth of talent has come through the college system in very recent years.

Here's hoping it continues - can't wait to see if Denard goes professional, and if so where/what position he ends up playing.

[Calvin]

I was surprised when we used a third round pick on a QB given that Matt Flynn had just been signed, clearly as a starter and with Tarvaris Jackson still apparently going to be the number 2 but it's clear to see why now. Even Josh Portis has shown a bit of potential in his limited game time. As such, I'll be glad to see the back of Tarvaris.

Flynn would have had better stats last night if TO could catch a ball. Maybe he'll get the hang of it over the next two matches.

[Sylar]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8281677&categoryid=2378529

Pleasing :greengrin

[Haymaker]

The jets offense is looking amazing this preseason!

[Haymaker]

Michael Vick has walked off the field in the first quarter with an injury...

[Gatecrasher]

College football next week :hyper:

[Sylar]

Michael Vick has walked off the field in the first quarter with an injury...

No broken ribs apparently - seen the highlights on Sportcenter this morning though - what a hit!

Philadelphia 27-17 New England

Almost unrecognisable team for us according to ESPN.

[Haymaker]

Looks like the Jaguars are playing at Wembley one game per season for four years starting next year.

[Gatecrasher]

College football next weekend:

S Carolina @ Vaderbilt - Thursday 30 August 0:00
Boise St @ Michigan St - Friday 31 August 0:30
Ohio @ Penn St - Saturday 01 September 17:00
Viewers choice @ 20:15 (i'm hoping for Southern Miss @ Nebraska)
Alabama V Michigan Sunday 02 September 0:45

http://www.espnamerica.com/pdf/ESPN_AMERICA_F1.pdf

The ones in bold are the ones i'm most looking forward to - Bring it on! :partyhibb

[Sylar]

College football next weekend:

S Carolina @ Vaderbilt - Thursday 30 August 0:00
Boise St @ Michigan St - Friday 31 August 0:30
Ohio @ Penn St - Saturday 01 September 17:00
Viewers choice @ 20:15 (i'm hoping for Southern Miss @ Nebraska)
Alabama V Michigan Sunday 02 September 0:45

http://www.espnamerica.com/pdf/ESPN_AMERICA_F1.pdf

The ones in bold are the ones i'm most looking forward to - Bring it on! :partyhibb

Cannot wait for next weekend - don't expect us to do anything against the Crimson Tide defense, but it will be a good test as to how we've progressed from last year.

[Gatecrasher]

Cannot wait for next weekend - don't expect us to do anything against the Crimson Tide defense, but it will be a good test as to how we've progressed from last year.
Surely the Bama defense will have lost some guys in the draft? At least they arent that good on Offense (From what i saw last season anyway).

[Sylar]

Having said that, it really all starts next Thursday (for me anyway) as the Huskies host Massachusetts on Thursday night :greengrin

There were a few pre-season NFL games again last night:

Green Bay 27-13 Cincinnati
Jacksonville 17-48 Baltimore
Arizona 27-32 Tennessee

[Sylar]

Surely the Bama defense will have lost some guys in the draft? At least they arent that good on Offense (From what i saw last season anyway).

They have, but the recruiting at Alabama means they'll undoubtedly replace NFL players with NFL prospects. Having Saban at their helm also helps.

Offensively, they're not brilliant and defensively, we're not really in the same class as them (even with their new faces).

I reckon it might be close for a while, but I'd fancy Alabama to win it for sure.

Giving us all the more motivation to strive ahead and try and win the Big Ten :greengrin

[HibsMax]

Michael Vick has walked off the field in the first quarter with an injury...

Yay. Another starter injured.

[hibsbollah]

I was surprised when we used a third round pick on a QB given that Matt Flynn had just been signed, clearly as a starter and with Tarvaris Jackson still apparently going to be the number 2 but it's clear to see why now. Even Josh Portis has shown a bit of potential in his limited game time. As such, I'll be glad to see the back of Tarvaris.

Flynn would have had better stats last night if TO could catch a ball. Maybe he'll get the hang of it over the next two matches.

An occasionally amusing and accurate Seattle pre-season analysis here...

http://m.nfl.com/news/0ap1000000053158/pete-carrolls-seattle-seahawks-are-nfls-most-fascinating-team/

[James.]

I'm definitely giving College Football a proper look this year, especially since my beloved Big East seems to have been decimated due to it!

[Calvin]

An occasionally amusing and accurate Seattle pre-season analysis here...

http://m.nfl.com/news/0ap1000000053158/pete-carrolls-seattle-seahawks-are-nfls-most-fascinating-team/
An interesting and probably accurate read. However, if the third pre-season game is the important one (and I know you can't read much into pre-season) it is difficult not to be very excited about the Seahawks this year.

[Haymaker]

Mr. Story so far, how much do uconn charge for football and can you go when you aren't a student/ex student?

[Haymaker]

Actually just checked! Hopefully see the huskies play the minutemen next Thursday or my boys at NC state a week next Saturday.

[NOLA]

lots of nfl teams wishing they had no more pre season games to fulfill lol folks seem to be getting injured an awful lot more these days or maybe i never paid much notice before

[Calvin]

TO cut from the Seahawks. No great surprise.

[hibsbollah]

TO cut from the Seahawks. No great surprise.

Tarvaris traded to Buffalo, Russell Wilson named as starter for week one. Wow.

[NOLA]

https://p.twimg.com/A1K4zQCCIAAMl4F.jpg
how kickers feel in the locker room :greengrin
(https://twitter.com/JoshScobee10/status/239456920816197633/photo/1/large)

[DH1875]

I'm definitely giving College Football a proper look this year, especially since my beloved Big East seems to have been decimated due to it!

Going the opposite way this year. For some daft reason I bought a ST for ER this season so will miss a lot of games and have to play catch up when it comes to the Buckeyes. I'm agreeing with everyone else though, The Alabama game on Saturday should be a good one so give it a watch if you can :aok:.

[Gatecrasher]

I'm definitely giving College Football a proper look this year, especially since my beloved Big East seems to have been decimated due to it!
I dont actually "have" a college team and love it as much as the NFL, the atmospheres and rivalry is on another level.

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu5usfe8ovc&feature=g-u-u

[Sylar]

Delighted to see we (NE) have secured both Hernandez and Gronkowski to long term deals this week - I believe we have easily the best TEs in the NFL and to have the security of them being there on long contracts is good for the future.

We've also released Gaffney and Stallworth, the first of which comes as a bit of a surprise after a very impressive year with Washington last season.

Clearly we're continuing to turn over our roster and it's great to see so many young players coming through and stepping up. Something not a lot of other NFL teams do with the success we've seen in recent years.

However, I would like to see us secure a prospect QB in one of the drafts in the next few years, giving Brady enough time to develop them into a fine replacement for when he retires.

[DH1875]

Delighted to see we (NE) have secured both Hernandez and Gronkowski to long term deals this week - I believe we have easily the best TEs in the NFL and to have the security of them being there on long contracts is good for the future.

We've also released Gaffney and Stallworth, the first of which comes as a bit of a surprise after a very impressive year with Washington last season.

Clearly we're continuing to turn over our roster and it's great to see so many young players coming through and stepping up. Something not a lot of other NFL teams do with the success we've seen in recent years.

However, I would like to see us secure a prospect QB in one of the drafts in the next few years, giving Brady enough time to develop them into a fine replacement for when he retires.


Is Welker going to the Colts or is that just a load of P? I've heard it could be on the cards but can't believe it.

[Sylar]

Is Welker going to the Colts or is that just a load of P? I've heard it could be on the cards but can't believe it.

There's certainly chat that this could be his last season and the fact that they haven't offered him a longer term deal yet suggests he could move on soon.

End of this season and it wouldn't surprise me if the Patriots traded him for a first round draft pick.

[DH1875]

There's certainly chat that this could be his last season and the fact that they haven't offered him a longer term deal yet suggests he could move on soon.

End of this season and it wouldn't surprise me if the Patriots traded him for a first round draft pick.


End of the season maybe, but I'm hearing it could happen now. Think about it all that baffels me is its the Colts.

[DH1875]

Wayne Hunter :bye::bye::bye:. Thank duck for that.

[James.]

Wayne Hunter :bye::bye::bye:. Thank duck for that.


Can't believe another team was willing to take him - guess Smith has been just as big a headache for the Rams. Hopefully he can be the next Maybin for us. Oh and now we have the 2nd, 5th, 11th picks from that 2009 draft.

[Sylar]

Here we go!

The NCAA 2012 season for the University of Connecticut Huskies gets underway in half an hour against Massachusetts :thumbsup:

Going to watch the #9 ranked South Carolina against Vanderbilt in the half hour leading up to that though.

[Sylar]

Having been up since 6am yesterday, I knew I'd crumble but glad I got to see the first Huskies TD of the year, up 7-0 on UMass. Will catch the rest of the game in the morning.

Zzzz...

[Haymaker]

FOOTBALL!

UCONN are destroying right now.

[Sylar]

Brilliant start Huskies!

UConn 37-0 UMass

UMass aren't a brilliant team, but you can only beat who's in front of you and it happened comfortably! Not sure what I make of the constant QB rotation mind you...it's either genius or stupid.

[Sylar]

#9 South Carolina 17-13 Vanderbilt
UConn 37-0 UMass

I doubt the rest will be of interest :wink:

Final games of the NFL pre-season last night too (some over the course of the week...) and not many of us on here can have much cause to feel great if we take the pre-season scores seriously. Personally, I'm not overly concerned, as we've rested most of our starters more often than not, which is probably the case for most, though I do know a lot of teams have run at least one full game with their entire starting roster. That's not something we've done, which is both encouraging and worrying, as we've not been blown away by anyone but by the same token, we've not had a full game together yet.

New England 3-6 NY Giants
Tampa Bay 3-30 Washington
Miami 13-30 Dallas
Atlanta 14-24 Jacksonville
NY Jets 10-28 Philadelphia
Buffalo 32-38 Detroit
Kansas City 3-24 Green Bay
New Orleans 6-10 Tennessee
Cincinnati 16-20 Indianapolis
Baltimore 17-31 St Louis
Carolina 16-17 Pittsburgh
Minnesota 24-28 Houston
Chicago 28-20 Cleveland
San Diego 3-35 San Francisco*
Oakland 3-21 Seattle
Denver 16-13 Arizona

*I am heartened by my decision to take the San Francisco defense for my fantasy side as they've consistently looked solid in pre-season, keeping scores against low :greengrin

[DH1875]

Not really been focused on pre-season. What's happening with the strike? Are the games being refereed by NFL officials or NCAA. Should be interesting first couple of weeks once the season starts.

[James.]

Not really been focused on pre-season. What's happening with the strike? Are the games being refereed by NFL officials or NCAA. Should be interesting first couple of weeks once the season starts.

So you won't have heard that Greg McElroy is our new starting QB :wink: No idea where these 'replacement officials' are coming from.

[Sylar]

#13 Michigan State 17-13 #24 Boise State
San Jose State 17-20 #21 Stanford

[Gatecrasher]

#13 Michigan State 17-13 #24 Boise State
San Jose State 17-20 #21 Stanford
i have to admit after Kellen Moore left Boise i didnt expect anything from them against Michigan State.

The live action starts at 1400 today with Notre Dame V Navy in Ireland with the big one Michigan v Alabama after midnight

[DarrenSQH]

Delighted to see we (NE) have secured both Hernandez and Gronkowski to long term deals this week - I believe we have easily the best TEs in the NFL and to have the security of them being there on long contracts is good for the future.

.

After Jimmy Graham of course.

[Sylar]

i have to admit after Kellen Moore left Boise i didnt expect anything from them against Michigan State.

The live action starts at 1400 today with Notre Dame V Navy in Ireland with the big one Michigan v Alabama after midnight

I actually got rid of ESPN a few months ago as a cost cutting exercise. Was quite happy to see it's being offered as free for the next 3 months! :greengrin

Notre Dame go in front against Navy.

ND 6-0 Navy

TD and a missed FG.

[Sylar]

Second TD for Notre Dame. Far too easy

ND 13-0 Navy

[Sylar]

End of the first and it's ND 13-0 Navy...

I just actually remembered Hibs are playing today about 5 minutes ago. Completely go off football when the NCAA/NFL is on!

[Gatecrasher]

Second TD for Notre Dame. Far too easy

ND 13-0 Navy
Another TD, too easy for them :agree:

[Sylar]

ND 20-0 Navy.

Navy trying to get it going after an interception and are moving well down the field just now.

Glad I have something like this to enjoy whilst Hibs are getting pumped in Glasgow :rolleyes:

[Sylar]

Notre Dame out of sight by half time owing to a QB error.

27-0 now...

[Sylar]

Half time in Dublin:

Notre Dame 27-3 Navy

[Sylar]

Touchdown Navy!

ND 27-10 Navy

[Gatecrasher]

someone with a Union flag haircut just invaded the pitch, i'm sure that went down well

[Sylar]

someone with a Union flag haircut just invaded the pitch, i'm sure that went down well

I thought it was a stupid hat :greengrin Either way, you're right...I doubt it went down very well. American commentators wouldn't have understood the politics enough to comment on it though.

Notre Dame botch another extra point but score yet another TD.

ND 33-10 Navy

[Sylar]

Notre Dame 40-10 Navy.

The cliched representation of "Irishness" in the coverage has really been a pain in the arse throughout this!

Any Celtc fans watching must be creaming themselves.

[Gatecrasher]

Notre Dame 40-10 Navy.

The cliched representation of "Irishness" in the coverage has really been a pain in the arse throughout this!

Any Celtc fans watching must be creaming themselves.
I thought the same but back to normality for the next game.

[Sylar]

Final score from Dublin:

Notre Dame 50-10 Navy

[Gatecrasher]

Penn St winning. they need a win :agree:

[Sylar]

Ohio State and Urban Meyer getting off to a good start, albeit at home to Miami (OH), 21-3.

Penn State up 14-3 and West Virginia lead Marshall 34-10.

I actually watched We Are Marshall last night - it has become a bit of a tradition before the NCAA season gets underway for me :agree:

[Sylar]

Thoroughly enjoyed the Ohio vs Penn State game thus far. Ohio take the lead to the end of the 3rd, 17-14. Was interesting to hear that the Paterno family were in attendance today :agree:

Miami (OH) 10-35 OSU
West Virginia 55-17 Marshall
Buffalo 16-31 Georgia

[Gatecrasher]

Thoroughly enjoyed the Ohio vs Penn State game thus far. Ohio take the lead to the end of the 3rd, 17-14. Was interesting to hear that the Paterno family were in attendance today :agree:

Miami (OH) 10-35 OSU
West Virginia 55-17 Marshall
Buffalo 16-31 Georgia
Ohio end up taking the win, now for Nebraska V Southern Miss :greengrin

[DH1875]

Haven't seen any of today's game but to be fair, I'd have totally given up if we got beat today. Our opening couple of fixtures are all win able and should set us up well for the harder games to come.

[Haymaker]

Penn St winning. they need a win :agree:

Haven't won since 1998 IIRC! Shocker.

[Calvin]

So good to get in from work at an annoying hour yet still be able to watch good quality live American Football. Michigan don't seem to have too many ideas! Disappointed that it's not the Arkansas - Oregon game as advertised though as I have decided that Oregon are going to be my college team.

[Calvin]

Ah, it has gone to the Arkansas State - Oregon game now, I assume the Michigan game must have overrun. I liked the look of AJ McCarron for Alabama though!

I have a feeling that despite Oregon being 29-0 up with 14 minutes left in the second quarter, it's gonna be a long night (or should that be early morning?)

[Gatecrasher]

Just finished watching the Clemson v Auburn game, it was a good one. I like the close ones better than the blow outs :agree:

[Sylar]

Can't say I expected much else other than what happened to us last night.

Our key RB (Toussaint) was suspended, thus removing a significant part of our running game and as was evident last season, Denard cannot pass in the pocket and Alabama confined him there well, not rushing him at all but merely setting up a proximity threat.

Alabama were absolutely awesome and dealt with us perfectly - Nick Saban really done his work in researching all aspects of our game. Even McCarron looked pretty competent against us and that's normally one of 'Bama's weaker offensive elements.

It can only be a good learning experience for our young team playing against opposition that good, as we won't face anyone in that same caliber for the rest of the season. Granted, we'll face some good teams throughout the year (we have tough games in the schedule against Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Nebraska) but none who are likely to be in the BCS Championship discussions come the end of the year.

[Gatecrasher]

Can't say I expected much else other than what happened to us last night.

Our key RB (Toussaint) was suspended, thus removing a significant part of our running game and as was evident last season, Denard cannot pass in the pocket and Alabama confined him there well, not rushing him at all but merely setting up a proximity threat.

Alabama were absolutely awesome and dealt with us perfectly - Nick Saban really done his work in researching all aspects of our game. Even McCarron looked pretty competent against us and that's normally one of 'Bama's weaker offensive elements.

It can only be a good learning experience for our young team playing against opposition that good, as we won't face anyone in that same caliber for the rest of the season. Granted, we'll face some good teams throughout the year (we have tough games in the schedule against Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Nebraska) but none who are likely to be in the BCS Championship discussions come the end of the year.
It wasn't a surprise you guys got beat but 41-14 is worse than i would have thought.

[Sylar]

#9 South Carolina 17-13 Vanderbilt
Massachusetts 0-37 Connecticut
#13 Michigan State 17-13 #24 Boise State
#21 Stanford 20-17 San Jose State
Notre Dame 50-10 Navy
#6 Georgia 45-23 Buffalo
#11 West Virginia 69-34 Marshall
#18 Ohio State 56-10 Miami (OH)
Ohio 24-14 Penn State
#12 Wisconsin 26-21 Northern Iowa
#17 Nebraska 49-20 Southern Miss
#23 Florida 27-14 Bowling Green
#7 Florida State 69-3 Murray State
#3 LSU 41-14 North Texas
#10 Arkansas 49-24 Jacksonville State
#14 Clemson 26-19 Auburn
#19 Oklahoma State 84-0 Savannah State
#22 Kansas State 51-9 Missouri State
#1 USC 49-10 Hawaii
#2 Alabama 41-14 #8 Michigan
#15 Texas 37-17 Wyoming
#4 Oklahoma 24-7 UTEP
#5 Oregon 57-34 Arkansas State
#25 Louisville 32-14 Kentucky

[Sylar]

Crap. No idea how why I managed to do this as a new thread - can an admin please merge into the NCAA/NFL thread please?

[Sylar]

Thank you kind admin person.

I see there's still huge uncertainty about Sky covering the NFL this year. Announcement expected tomorrow apparently.

I recently just took out Sky Sports (and the free ESPN for 3 months offer) because of the starting seasons again. They'll be cancelled just as quickly if Sky aren't covering it.

[DH1875]

It wasn't a surprise you guys got beat but 41-14 is worse than i would have thought.

Never mind him. He's just getting his excuses in nice and early :agree:.


Thank you kind admin person.

I see there's still huge uncertainty about Sky covering the NFL this year. Announcement expected tomorrow apparently.

I recently just took out Sky Sports (and the free ESPN for 3 months offer) because of the starting seasons again. They'll be cancelled just as quickly if Sky aren't covering it.


I've heard the deals basically done and it's only a small issue that's holding it back. Something to do with one of the US shows (can't remember the name) and SKY want it included in the package they are paying for. One way or the other the Giants game will defo be on SKY. That's what I've been told anyway :Awright!:.

[Sylar]

Never mind him. He's just getting his excuses in nice and early :agree:.


I've heard the deals basically done and it's only a small issue that's holding it back. Something to do with one of the US shows (can't remember the name) and SKY want it included in the package they are paying for. One way or the other the Giants game will defo be on SKY. That's what I've been told anyway :Awright!:.

Certainly hope so. Imagine how much egg will be on their faces if the NFL comes to Wembley and they can't show it?

No excuses needed - we played a superior team and got pumped. Simple answer. Thankfully nobody else will come near that good this season.

Are you lot eligible for Bowl consideration again this season by the way? I was quite surprised to see you were ranked :confused:

[DH1875]

Certainly hope so. Imagine how much egg will be on their faces if the NFL comes to Wembley and they can't show it?

No excuses needed - we played a superior team and got pumped. Simple answer. Thankfully nobody else will come near that good this season.

Are you lot eligible for Bowl consideration again this season by the way? I was quite surprised to see you were ranked :confused:


Surprised that the best team in football are ranked :confused:. Last year was a blip, a one off. Normal service will resume, especially when we play you lot.
To be honest I can't get my head round it all. I'm pretty sure we aren't eligible for any Bowl or Championship game but then we weren't last year and ended up in one :confused:. Like I said last year, there's way to many bowls. In my eyes there's only 3 maybe at a push 5 games that warrant the attention. There's what, 35 bowls. That's 70 teams playing in some sort of bowl or another. I'd guess we'll end up in one of them but like I said I'm not sure.

[Sylar]

Surprised that the best team in football are ranked :confused:. Last year was a blip, a one off. Normal service will resume, especially when we play you lot.
To be honest I can't get my head round it all. I'm pretty sure we aren't eligible for any Bowl or Championship game but then we weren't last year and ended up in one :confused:. Like I said last year, there's way to many bowls. In my eyes there's only 3 maybe at a push 5 games that warrant the attention. There's what, 35 bowls. That's 70 teams playing in some sort of bowl or another. I'd guess we'll end up in one of them but like I said I'm not sure.

Oh, I don't doubt it DH. We won fortuitously against a down and out Buckeyes side. With Meyer coming into the head coach position AND the game being in Columbus, I have very little expectations against you this year. I actually do hope you have a good season this year as the sanctions imposed last year were ludicrously harsh. For all I enjoyed finally seeing a win last year, I'd rather see a healthy rivalry. The long and short of it is, that I don't think we're good enough. Denard has too many weaknesses and our RB's are so hit or miss, depending on the quality of the defense!

There probably are too many bowls, but it's the BCS ones which count and I'm pretty sure the bowl you played in last year wasn't a BCS bowl (unlike ours, for example). I find it very confusing to be honest but I've never bothered studying it in any great depth. I learned quickly at Michigan that you enjoy having a College Football team to support every weekend during the fall but do so without any great expectations.

[Sylar]

Extension of the current deal confirmed for a three year period:

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/broadcasters/sky-sports-extends-nfl-deal/5046088.article

First game is live Thursday morning (1:30am).

[DH1875]

There probably are too many bowls, but it's the BCS ones which count and I'm pretty sure the bowl you played in last year wasn't a BCS bowl (unlike ours, for example). I find it very confusing to be honest but I've never bothered studying it in any great depth. I learned quickly at Michigan that you enjoy having a College Football team to support every weekend during the fall but do so without any great expectations.

Just had to get it in didn't you :spammy:. Just find it a bit daft. If your banning us from a bowl then ban us. Could have a lot to say about it but I'm starting to sound like a newco fan so I'm gonna give the Buckeye stuff a wee rest for a couple of weeks.


Extension of the current deal confirmed for a three year period:

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/broadcasters/sky-sports-extends-nfl-deal/5046088.article

First game is live Thursday morning (1:30am).


Did they get the extra programme in the deal? Can't for the life of me remember the name but if it's to do with football and its on TV it can't be to bad.

[Sylar]

Just had to get it in didn't you :spammy:. Just find it a bit daft. If your banning us from a bowl then ban us. Could have a lot to say about it but I'm starting to sound like a newco fan so I'm gonna give the Buckeye stuff a wee rest for a couple of weeks.

Did they get the extra programme in the deal? Can't for the life of me remember the name but if it's to do with football and its on TV it can't be to bad.

No idea DH - the link doesn't specify. Just noticed it's now showing as "members only" for some reason - wasn't doing that when I first read it - so here's another link:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/04/nfl-sky-sports-reach-a-deal-for-coverage-in-uk/

Still no mention of whether it includes an additional programme or not but the NFL is continuing on our screens. Happy day :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

NFL countdown on ESPN america is the Biz

my Sky sports sub ends at the end of this month so i will be getting the online package through NFL:agree:

[James.]

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[Calvin]

I watched the Georgia Tech - Virginia Tech rerun this afternoon. I echo the sentiment a few posts ago about preferring the close games. When Georgia tied it up with 44 second to go I was brought to my feet, but they lost in overtime.

I have been meaning to ask a question. What is the significance of the number before some college team names (e.g. 17 Nebraska)?

Delighted that the Sky Sports TV deal has been sorted. All we need is for the ESPN MNF announcement to come tomorrow and we're back to a really comprehensive schedule of coverage.

[Gatecrasher]

I watched the Georgia Tech - Virginia Tech rerun this afternoon. I echo the sentiment a few posts ago about preferring the close games. When Georgia tied it up with 44 second to go I was brought to my feet, but they lost in overtime.

I have been meaning to ask a question. What is the significance of the number before some college team names (e.g. 17 Nebraska)?

Delighted that the Sky Sports TV deal has been sorted. All we need is for the ESPN MNF announcement to come tomorrow and we're back to a really comprehensive schedule of coverage.
The top 25 teams in the country get ranked 1-25 it shows who is considered best in the country and sorts out who goes to the bowl games.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings

I missed that game as i had to go out, sounded good as well.

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIqE-GKA9lI&feature=g-u-u

[Sylar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIqE-GKA9lI&feature=g-u-u

Cheers G.

Spent many great summer days sitting in that square when the lab became unbearable :greengrin

Nice interview.

[Just_Jimmy]

Giants football tonight!
I'm so excited.

[hibsbollah]

Giants football tonight!
I'm so excited.

Low scoring slugfest i reckon, giants by a late FG.

[Just_Jimmy]

Low scoring slugfest i reckon, giants by a late FG.

W is all that matters. Defence STILL wins championships.

[Haymaker]

Going to head down my local sports bar tonight in Fairfield to watch the game. Finally football is BACK!

[Gatecrasher]

BBC gets MNF

http://www.nfluk.com/opinions/articles/bbc-air-nfl-monday-night-football-red-button-and-online

[hibsbollah]

BBC gets MNF

http://www.nfluk.com/opinions/articles/bbc-air-nfl-monday-night-football-red-button-and-online

GreenBay Seattle week 3 should be a belter.

[DH1875]

BBC gets MNF

http://www.nfluk.com/opinions/articles/bbc-air-nfl-monday-night-football-red-button-and-online


Wow :shocked:. That's some move for them :agree:. Wonder how much they paid for that. I can't see it being much but you'd think it would have to be a lot :confused:.

[DH1875]

:faf::faf::faf:. I honestly can't believe none of you guys have posted this yet.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmmnRS1tVrk

[Gatecrasher]

Wow :shocked:. That's some move for them :agree:. Wonder how much they paid for that. I can't see it being much but you'd think it would have to be a lot :confused:.
No mention of it being on iplayer though


GreenBay Seattle week 3 should be a belter.Looking forward to it as well :agree:


:faf::faf::faf:. I honestly can't believe none of you guys have posted this yet.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmmnRS1tVrk
:tee hee:

[HibeeMcGinn1]

Think the Giants should win tonight, cant say im to fond of either so both teams losing would be great but I just get annoyed when I see Jerry Jones and his plastic face so hopefully the Cowgirls take a beating.

Whats everyones picks this year then? My heart says Eagles out of the NFC but I know what they are like, kinda like Hibs really haha. My head says 49ers out of the NFC and the Patriots out of the AFC. The Pats have dont nothing but improve this year and are always there about so I cant see anyone taking the AFC crown from them and I think they'll go onto win it in New Orleans.
If Chicago can keep Urlacher as healthy as possible they have a good chance. Marshall is a good signing for them and with Matt Forte getting his big pay deal it can only mean good things for them. Hope Jay Cutler has a good year, got him in one of my fantasy teams.

[hibsbollah]

Think the Giants should win tonight, cant say im to fond of either so both teams losing would be great but I just get annoyed when I see Jerry Jones and his plastic face so hopefully the Cowgirls take a beating.

Whats everyones picks this year then? My heart says Eagles out of the NFC but I know what they are like, kinda like Hibs really haha. My head says 49ers out of the NFC and the Patriots out of the AFC. The Pats have dont nothing but improve this year and are always there about so I cant see anyone taking the AFC crown from them and I think they'll go onto win it in New Orleans.
If Chicago can keep Urlacher as healthy as possible they have a good chance. Marshall is a good signing for them and with Matt Forte getting his big pay deal it can only mean good things for them. Hope Jay Cutler has a good year, got him in one of my fantasy teams.

I tipped the Packers and Patriots last year, but i think this season is wide open and an outsider could emerge to overtake the usual suspects. In the AFC, i'll go for Baltimore with San Diego as a dark horse. NFC, lots of candidates...but i like Chicago.

[Sylar]

I'm not sure for tonight actually. I reckon the Cowboys are in with a good shout and I wouldn't discount them. The Giants aren't renowned for being quick starters!

I fancy the San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC, against one of the NFC North teams (Packers will be thereabouts as ever, Chicago and Detroit both look strong) and I'm not quite so sure with the AFC - I reckon we'll be in the mix this year again but Houston, Oakland and Baltimore are all very strong teams indeed.

[Haymaker]

The AFC is going to be tougher this year but after all the battles are done... Tom Brady will be leading the New England Patriots out for his 6th Super Bowl appearance and a 4th Super Bowl win.

[HibeeMcGinn1]

The AFC is going to be tougher this year but after all the battles are done... Tom Brady will be leading the New England Patriots out for his 6th Super Bowl appearance and a 4th Super Bowl win.

I agree 100%

[Haymaker]

7 - 3 dallas at the half.

[James.]

Dallas beat the Giants in the season opener. By all accounts looks to be a pretty dominant performance from Romo.

[Sylar]

I'm not sure for tonight actually. I reckon the Cowboys are in with a good shout and I wouldn't discount them. The Giants aren't renowned for being quick starters!


:greengrin

Dallas 24-17 NY Giants

[Gatecrasher]

http://www.espnamerica.com/gb/f1/clubhouse/article/nfl-do-you-know-your-football/

[NOLA]

http://www.espnamerica.com/gb/f1/clubhouse/article/nfl-do-you-know-your-football/
interesting comparisons, trying to think which NFL team would be thought of as Hibs :greengrin past glorys, rebuilding, fickle support, inconsistent, :hmmm: the Rams?

[Sylar]

interesting comparisons, trying to think which NFL team would be thought of as Hibs :greengrin past glorys, rebuilding, fickle support, inconsistent, :hmmm: the Rams?

The New York Jets surely must be a contender.

Play in green and white, one of the most contrary supports in the NFL, hopelessly inconsistent and they've not won the big trophy in a VERY long time :greengrin

They also go through coaches (not always head) with alarming regularity and have a habit of attracting bad-boys.

[Sylar]

Incidentally, I'm curious with the NY comparisons.

I've always though the NYC vs Boston/New England rivalry was a lot more fierce than the inter-New York rivalry.

Am I wrong Ayrshire/DH?

[James.]

Incidentally, I'm curious with the NY comparisons.

I've always though the NYC vs Boston/New England rivalry was a lot more fierce than the inter-New York rivalry.

Am I wrong Ayrshire/DH?

No you're not wrong - divisional rivalries first and foremost. I don't particularly like the Yankees or the Giants but the Braves, Phillies, Dolphins and Patriots are the teams you LOVE to see lose.

[DH1875]

The AFC is going to be tougher this year but after all the battles are done... Tom Brady will be leading the New England Patriots out for his 6th Super Bowl appearance and a 4th Super Bowl win.

:faf::faf::faf:. Nice to see your move hasn't dampened your sense of humour.


The New York Jets surely must be a contender.

Play in green and white, one of the most contrary supports in the NFL, hopelessly inconsistent and they've not won the big trophy in a VERY long time :greengrin

They also go through coaches (not always head) with alarming regularity and have a habit of attracting bad-boys.

That's how I see it and if I'm being honest, one of the reason I probably started following the Jets. I love how people automatically think your a glory hunter because you follow the Jets without actually knowing that we suck big time and have done for most of our years. You got to love an underdog.


Incidentally, I'm curious with the NY comparisons.

I've always though the NYC vs Boston/New England rivalry was a lot more fierce than the inter-New York rivalry.

Am I wrong Ayrshire/DH?

Nah, your spot on :aok:. Hate is such a strong word but I truly hate your mob more than I hate the Giants. Giants wouldn't even make the top 5 teams I don't like. Ask any Jets fan who they wanted to win last years SB and I 100% guarantee you the all picked the Giants.

[James.]

Are we doing predictions this year? Looking back at last year I went for a Michael Vick led Eagles SB win. Pretty awful choice in the end.

Anyway this year I'm jinxing...

NFC East - New York Giants
NFC North - Detroit Lions
NFC South - New Orleans Saints
NFC West - San Francisco 49ers
Wildcard - Green Bay Packers
Wildcard - Chicago Bears

AFC East - New England Patriots
AFC North - Baltimore Ravens
AFC South - Houston Texans
AFC West - Kansas City Chiefs
Wildcard - Buffalo Bills
Wildcard - Pittsburg Steelers

I'll take the Texans over the Giants.

[DH1875]

Your not wrong with the Texans but I think it'll be the 49ers they beat in the SB.

[Sylar]

NFC East - Philadelphia Eagles
NFC North - Green Bay Packers
NFC South - Atlanta Falcons
NFC West - San Francisco 49ers
Wildcard - Detroit Lions
Wildcard - New Orleans Saints

AFC East - New England Patriots
AFC North - Cincinnati Bengals
AFC South - Houston Texans
AFC West - San Diego Chargers
Wildcard - Tennessee Titans
Wildcard - Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC Championship: Houston (over New England)
NFC Championship: San Francisco (over Philadelphia)

Superbowl: San Francisco

[hibsbollah]

NFC East Philadelphia
NFC North Chicago
NFC South Atlanta
NFC West Seattle
Wildcards: Green Bay and Detroit

AFC East NEP
AFC North Baltimore
AFC South Houston
AFC West San Diego
Wildcards: Denver and Pittsburgh

Superbowl Chicago to beat Baltimore.


Skybet have Cam Newton at 25/1 to lead the league in passing yards. VERY generous IMO.

[Gatecrasher]

I wont guess every division

I will go for a 49ers v Texans with Texans winning

and for NCAA i will go for a Bama v USC and USC winning, i dont think LSU have the Offense and no Tyran Matteu

[Sergio sledge]

As an Eagles fan I've got to say Eagles for the superbowl, however I don't have much confidence that Vick will manage to play more than half the games this season.

I think that it's going to be 49ers against a Tebow led Jets in the superbowl........















:greengrin

49ers vs Texans superbowl, with the 49ers tiumphing IMHO.

[HibsMax]

Incidentally, I'm curious with the NY comparisons.

I've always though the NYC vs Boston/New England rivalry was a lot more fierce than the inter-New York rivalry.

Am I wrong Ayrshire/DH?

I would say that Sox / Yankees is more hotly contested. I've never been to a subway series before but I've also never really heard anyone talk about the rivalry in the same way as Sox.

Slight segway - was watching the Golf Channel last night and they seemed to be running out of things to talk about - they were talking about rivalries in golf. They moved onto other sports and talked about football (Ravens and Steelers), baseball (Sox and Yankees)........and then one guys chimes in with Celtic / Rangers. He mentioned the Catholic / Protestant rivalry (in passing, he didn't dwell on it) and then said you need a suit of amrour to go to the game. LOL. The female host then mentioned the fixture by the "Old Firm" monicker. I was really quite surprised that rivalry was mentioned in the US, on the Golf Channel no less. Of course nobody mentioned Sevco or 3rd division or anything like that - I doubt they even know. LOL.

[Gatecrasher]

Watching utah @ Utah st 13-13 in the 4th with Utah st being up 13-0 earlier in the game.

Decent line up on espn America later USC v Syracuse on later

[Gatecrasher]

20-20 into OT

[DH1875]

Buckeyes win again :thumbsup:. Was only to be expected given the opposition but given or schedule I reckon we might just annoy a few more people this year than we normally do. Top ranked team and not allowed in a BCS bowl. Wonder how long that one will last.

[Gatecrasher]

Weather delay in the USC game so they are showing Michigan now. USC offense doesnt look as good as i thought it would be. I might change my BCS prediction to LSU v Bama with a Bama win

[Gatecrasher]

Buckeyes win again :thumbsup:. Was only to be expected given the opposition but given or schedule I reckon we might just annoy a few more people this year than we normally do. Top ranked team and not allowed in a BCS bowl. Wonder how long that one will last.
your QB looks good :agree:

[Haymaker]

Got an unexpected day off tomorrow. Getting a 30 pack of beer and Patriots FOOTBALL on the tele. I cannot believe how excited I am for the start of the season. :cb

[NOLA]

Good to see the Bountygate players suspensions lifted :agree: goodell will be seek.

[James.]

Good to see the Bountygate players suspensions lifted :agree: goodell will be seek.

I've picked the Saints for the ESPN Eliminator this week - so you guys better win! :greengrin

[DarrenSQH]

Good to see the Bountygate players suspensions lifted :agree: goodell will be seek.

Was delighted when I saw it. Now we just need the coaches back. So happy goodell has been stopped on his crusade against us with no evidence.

Good choice in teams mate, always thought I was the only Hibee/Saint.

[Gatecrasher]

ULM beat Arkansas :greengrin

[Sylar]

I can't say im expecting much of anything from Michigan after our opening 2 games. Our defense look quite poor and we simply shouldnt be getting run so close by a school like Air Force in Ann Arbor.

Looking forward to the Patriots game tonight but not entirely confident of an opening win against what have been a very impressive titans team in pre-season. Having said that, ill need to settle for the red zone coverage as its not on sky. Really looking forward to the 49ers @ Green Bay tonight. Should be a cracker.

[James.]

Game Day Morning showing on Game Pass right now and they've just been to the Meadowlands - officially excited. Roll on 6pm. NFL is back! :thumbsup:


First sight of Tom Terrific today - Uggs advert!

[Haymaker]

Did Wilson get the starters job at Seattle?

[James.]

Did Wilson get the starters job at Seattle?

Yeah he's starting today against Arizona. Most rookie QBs to ever start a season with 5 set to play - RG3, Luck, Wilson, Weeden and Locker.

[Haymaker]

Yeah he's starting today against Arizona. Most rookie QBs to ever start a season with 5 set to play - RG3, Luck, Wilson, Weeden and Locker.


Yeah just seen that on NFL today. Awesome to see.

[Calvin]

Did Wilson get the starters job at Seattle?
I'm really excited to see how he does tonight. Especially as I think Lynch will play but not be fully fit, there could be a lot of emphasis on Wilson's rushing and passing. I'm in no doubt that we'll win tonight though!

[Haymaker]

NFL Today has gone for a Tebow love in :rolleyes: Get on and talk about a good football team! :aok:

[James.]

NFL Today has gone for a Tebow love in :rolleyes: Get on and talk about a good football team! :aok:

About to wow the world with the wildcat :flag:

[Gatecrasher]

Here we go :flag:

[Gatecrasher]

Interception by Sanchez

[James.]

So much for cutting out the stupid interceptions. Looked good the first couple of downs.

[Gatecrasher]

RG3 looks quite good :agree:

[James.]

Indy and Atlanta take early leads. My boy #24 already on it too :aok:

[hibsbollah]

Trent Richardson fit and starting for the Browns.
Marshawn Lynch not confirmed for Seattle. I bet thed rather not be starting Wilson without a quality RB to share the load.

[Gatecrasher]

TD Jets - was that Tebow or Sanchez? they keep changing

[hibsbollah]

How much was Julio Jones hyped up in preseason?
Its being justified so far, 11yd TD reception from Ryan, Falcons 7 Chiefs 0

[Gatecrasher]

Who ever has RG3 or Pierre Garcon in their Fantasy will be happy :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Hernandez with a TD! BOOM! Patriots 7 Ten 3.

[James.]

Jets TDs are like buses :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Rookie Chandler Jones sacks and strips Locker and Rookie Dont'a Hightower runs it in for a TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS!

[hibsbollah]

Who ever has RG3 or Pierre Garcon in their Fantasy will be happy :greengrin

I have both of 'em :greengrin

...on my bench :boo hoo:

[Gatecrasher]

I have both of 'em :greengrin

...on my bench :boo hoo:
ouch!

[Haymaker]

21 unanswered by the Titans. Gronk with the TD.

RG3 is certainly putting up the numbers early doors!

[Gatecrasher]

Rams take the lead against the Lions :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Jags just scored a TD with 20 Secs to go to lead the Vikings!
Game now in OT

Browns lead the Eagles and Rams lead Lions

[Gatecrasher]

not a good start 10-0 49ers

[Gatecrasher]

10-7 now :thumbsup:

[DarrenSQH]

Wow today was ugly. We (saints) sucked throughout the team. Not seen that bad a performance by us in years. Wonder if we really do miss Sean Payton that much.

[hibsbollah]

After a bad start, Russel Wilson throws his first NFL TD to Sidney Rice. But Cardinals lead 13-10 late in the third.

[StevesFamau5]

Just a quick note. This thread.... Is the mutts nutts!!!! Gentlemen i thank you. :thumbup: :D

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

[Gatecrasher]

Our D still isn't looking so good with a lot of Blown coverages and when we come up against a good D like the 49ers it really shows as Rodgers doesn't get as much his way way on the offense

[Gatecrasher]

Aw well defeat in week 1, 49ers looks a solid outfit like last year but there manager loves to let his mouth run! It doesn't get any easier in week 2 with the Bears next

[Sylar]

Easy fantasy win for DH this week. Poor, poor, poor...

Dont overly care though. Thoroughly enjoyed a very entertaining week 1.

49ers were very impressive in both departments, some great games early on, good win for us on the road against a good Titans team whom our defence shut down well and a good win for the Jets, though hopefully they're not getting too carried away as the Bills were atrocious.

[Sylar]

Surprised there's been no mention of Tulane safety Devon Walker yet, who broke his neck and suffered a collapsed lung in a collision with his teammate during Saturday's game.

Looked completely innocuous at first glance but the slow replay clearly show a hard helmet to helmet hit and he just flattens out unresponsive.

Scary stuff and not nice to see. Hopefully he makes a full recovery.

[James.]

Easy fantasy win for DH this week. Poor, poor, poor...

Dont overly care though. Thoroughly enjoyed a very entertaining week 1.

49ers were very impressive in both departments, some great games early on, good win for us on the road against a good Titans team whom our defence shut down well and a good win for the Jets, though hopefully they're not getting too carried away as the Bills were atrocious.

RG3 was definitely the story of week 1 for me. To go to NO and win with such ease is very impressive. Good result for the 49ers - looking forward to seeing if the Packers can bounce back against the Bears (I say they don't)

As for the Jets, I will get carried away. A Sanchez who looked in control, a WR in Stephen Hill who looks a real deep threat and most importantly a fantastic performance from the O-Line. Mario Williams doing his best Wes Welker imitation against us, completely invisible :agree: Solid win for the Patsies I agree.

[DH1875]

Easy fantasy win for DH this week. Poor, poor, poor...

Dont overly care though. Thoroughly enjoyed a very entertaining week 1.

49ers were very impressive in both departments, some great games early on, good win for us on the road against a good Titans team whom our defence shut down well and a good win for the Jets, though hopefully they're not getting too carried away as the Bills were atrocious.



That's for the other thread :tee hee:.


Picked the 49ers to make the SB and if anything they just confirmed it last night. Patsies winning in Nashville isn't really surprising is it. And as for the Jets, lets be honest, who saw that coming? Sanchez looked good and hopefully will continue in that vein so that we can forget about this ground and pound stuff. Greene just isn't of the standard to rely on in that way. Hope people don't get too carried away with Hill's as he sucked in pre-season and hopefully he will deal with the pressure from the New York media.
On a side note. Rex is looking good with the weight loss plan :thumbsup:.

[hibsbollah]

Objectively, the Jets win IS a massive statement for an offense that was a joke preseason, to destroy what was supposed to be a mucho improved Bills D demands sitting up and taking notice. Manning was almost faultless for Denver, he's still got it. I never saw the Redskins result coming in a million years, RG3 very impressive. The other rookie QBs starting in week 1 look a bit rusty, and Wilson was a big letdown for the Seahawks. Even for a rookie, all those delay of game pens, grounding penalties and not converting with a first and goal at the 4 at the death wasnt what we were promised by the hype. Still, its only week 1 :greengrin

[James.]

Objectively, the Jets win IS a massive statement for an offense that was a joke preseason, to destroy what was supposed to be a mucho improved Bills D demands sitting up and taking notice. Manning was almost faultless for Denver, he's still got it. I never saw the Redskins result coming in a million years, RG3 very impressive. The other rookie QBs starting in week 1 look a bit rusty, and Wilson was a big letdown for the Seahawks. Even for a rookie, all those delay of game pens, grounding penalties and not converting with a first and goal at the 4 at the death wasnt what we were promised by the hype. Still, its only week 1 :greengrin

Just had a wee glance at the Seahawks schedule - ouch. That's a nasty run of games right up to week 9. I can see you possibly taking the Rams in St. Louis but you're looking at having to win some really tough home games to stay in the playoff hunt.

[Sylar]

That's for the other thread :tee hee:.


Picked the 49ers to make the SB and if anything they just confirmed it last night. Patsies winning in Nashville isn't really surprising is it. And as for the Jets, lets be honest, who saw that coming? Sanchez looked good and hopefully will continue in that vein so that we can forget about this ground and pound stuff. Greene just isn't of the standard to rely on in that way. Hope people don't get too carried away with Hill's as he sucked in pre-season and hopefully he will deal with the pressure from the New York media.
On a side note. Rex is looking good with the weight loss plan :thumbsup:.

Thought that - he looked a very lean guy last night and well done to him as he was a sizeable boy last season!

Sanchez looked alright, but bear in mind that most of your scores came from your defense or special teams. All in all, the Bills defense can't take much of a pasting for last night as it was their offensive errors which ultimately cost them dear.

Having said that, Hill looks a cracking receiver and will undoubtedly give Sanchez (or Tebow) an extra solid target.

[Sylar]

Dallas 24-17 NY Giants
Chicago 41-21 Indianapolis
New England 34-13 Tennessee
Philadelphia 17-16 Cleveland
Atlanta 40-24 Kansas City
Minnesota 26-23 Jacksonville (OT)
Washington 40-32 New Orleans
NY Jets 48-28 Buffalo
Detroit 27-23 St Louis
Houston 30-10 Miami
San Francisco 30-22 Green Bay
Arizona 20-16 Seattle
Tampa Bay 16-10 Carolina
Denver 31-19 Pittsburgh

MNF: Cincinnati @ Baltimore, San Diego @ Oakland

NFC East

Dallas 1-0
Washington 1-0
Philadelphia 1-0
NY Giants 0-1

NFC North

Detroit 1-0
Chicago 1-0
Minnesota 1-0
Green Bay 0-1

NFC South

Tampa Bay 1-0
Atlanta 1-0
New Orleans 0-1
Carolina 0-1

NFC West

Arizona 1-0
San Francisco 1-0
Seattle 0-1
St Louis 0-1

================================================== ===========

AFC East

NY Jets 1-0
NE Pats 1-0
Buffalo 0-1
Miami 0-1

AFC North

Baltimore 0-0
Cincinnati 0-0
Cleveland 0-1
Pittsburgh 0-1

AFC South

Houston 1-0
Tennessee 0-1
Indianapolis 0-1
Jacksonville 0-1

AFC West

Denver 1-0
Oakland 0-0
San Diego 0-0
Kansas City 0-1

[Sylar]

#14 Ohio State 31-16 University of Central Florida
#21 Kansas State 52-13 Miami (Florida)
Virginia 17-16 Penn State
#9 South Carolina 48-10 East Carolina
#12 Clemson 52-27 Ball State
#15 Virginia Tech 42-7 Austin Peay
#25 Brigham Young 45-13 Weber State
#1 Alabama 35-0 Western Kentucky
#2 USC 42-29 Syracuse
#11 Michigan State 41-7 Central Michigan
#19 University of Michigan 31-25 Air Force
#22 Notre Dame 20-17 Purdue
#23 Louisville 35-7 Missouri State
#24 Florida 20-17 Texas A&M
Oregon State 10-7 #13 Wisconsin
#23 Tennessee 51-13 Georgia State
#6 Florida State 55-0 Savannah State
#4 Oregon 42-25 Fresno State
#3 LSU 41-3 Washington
#5 Oklahoma 69-13 Florida A&M
Louisiana-Monroe 34-31 #8 Arkansas (OT)
#20 TCU 56-0 Grambling State
#7 Georgia 41-20 Missouri
#22 UCLA 36-30 #16 Nebraska
#17 Texas 45-0 New Mexico
#24 Arizona 59-38 #18 Oklahoma State
#25 Stanford 50-13 Duke

[DH1875]

#14 Ohio State
#19 University of Michigan

That didn't take too long did it :smug:.







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[Sergio sledge]

Just checked the tv guide and the NFL isn't on the BBC tonight, its on the red button, so can't be recorded! Really annoying. I guess it will be on iPlayer, but we can't watch that up here with our dark ages internet. I hope its not going to be like this all season....

[HibsMax]

That didn't take too long did it :smug:.







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I didn't go to school over here so I don't really have a team. But my wife went to BC so I am defaulted to them. Couple of good players have come out of BC over the last few years but obviously BC is not one of the big names.

[DH1875]

Just checked the tv guide and the NFL isn't on the BBC tonight, its on the red button, so can't be recorded! Really annoying. I guess it will be on iPlayer, but we can't watch that up here with our dark ages internet. I hope its not going to be like this all season....

Bad news IS that it's red button all the way this year. Good news IS that they are re-running the games the next day on it :aok:.


I didn't go to school over here so I don't really have a team. But my wife went to BC so I am defaulted to them. Couple of good players have come out of BC over the last few years but obviously BC is not one of the big names.

If you really like football then you should get into it. Beats the NFL hands down as a spectator sport and is great to watch. Course that probably only works when following a good team. You'll have to speak to Scott about what it's like following dross. There's also the bonus that there's plenty of eye candy on show :thumbsup: although again, it's a different story when the wolverines are involved :jamboak:.


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[Sylar]

Bad news IS that it's red button all the way this year. Good news IS that they are re-running the games the next day on it :aok:.

If you really like football then you should get into it. Beats the NFL hands down as a spectator sport and is great to watch. Course that probably only works when following a good team. You'll have to speak to Scott about what it's like following dross. There's also the bonus that there's plenty of eye candy on show :thumbsup: although again, it's a different story when the wolverines are involved :jamboak:.



I didn't realise it was red button - bit of a poor show from the BBC as there's **** all else on worth showing at that time of night!

It helps (Max) if you actually have a justifiable reason for following a college, rather than just grabbing on to the coat tails of whoever is having the best run at that given time. Doing that could result in you supporting a team who are latterly stripped of titles, banned from bowls and face criminal charges. Just ask DH or anyone who follows Penn State :wink:.

I'd spent time at both Michigan and Connecticut and sadly, all joking aside, DH is correct - there's been very little to cheer about from either school on a regular basis. However, it's about so much more than winning at College level. There's a degree of connectedness amongst college fanbases which you just don't get in many other sports. A school pride, regional pride, where more often than not, the NCAA side are more important than an NFL team, owing to the geographical disparity of the teams at the top level.

DH kids himself on with the standard of cheerleaders in Ann Arbor though - don't make me dig out your complimentary post from last year now sir :na na:

[Sylar]

8683

Exhibit A. :love ya!:

[Haymaker]

I love watching football and it not being 3.30am! :aok:

[hibsbollah]

I love watching football and it not being 3.30am! :aok:

:agree: Enjoying the Chargers- Raiders now, 10-6 SD.

[Sylar]

Baltimore 44-13 Cincinnati
San Diego 22-14 Oakland

AFC North

Baltimore 1-0
Cincinnati 0-1
Cleveland 0-1
Pittsburgh 0-1

AFC West

San Diego 1-0
Denver 1-0
Kansas City 0-1
Oakland 0-1

[NOLA]

Enjoyed the Ravens / Bengals game last night, Flacco is progressing more and more, Ray Rice carried on where he left off last season, Ray Lewis still has it :greengrin 1 question ive been meaning to ask for years now, why cant the kicker do the punters job aswell?? seems daft to me to have a separate position or am i missing something?

[hibsbollah]

Enjoyed the Ravens / Bengals game last night, Flacco is progressing more and more, Ray Rice carried on where he left off last season, Ray Lewis still has it :greengrin 1 question ive been meaning to ask for years now, why cant the kicker do the punters job aswell?? seems daft to me to have a separate position or am i missing something?

Theyre just different skills. The kicker especially has evolved into such a high specialty skill and they are so accurate these days. (in my youth while mucking about ive kicked a 50 yard fg, but to do it over 50% of the time like the pros do must take amazing accuracy and practice. The leg strength isnt the thing, its the technique. Punting (i think) has more to do with elevation, having the power to get a good hang time.

There was a guy as recently as the 80s who punted AND kicked i think, but i cant remember his name.

another thing, why do we never see barefoot kickers anymore? used to be loads of em.

[Gatecrasher]

Enjoyed the Ravens / Bengals game last night, Flacco is progressing more and more, Ray Rice carried on where he left off last season, Ray Lewis still has it :greengrin 1 question ive been meaning to ask for years now, why cant the kicker do the punters job aswell?? seems daft to me to have a separate position or am i missing something?

Do you think the Ravens are superbowl contenders or is it too early to tell?

[HibsMax]

I've long known that college football was bigger than the nfl, from what friends told me. I think it's Michigan state that gets, or used to get, 100,000 at games. That's amazing. People say that the college game is purer because the majority of the players will never make the nfl so they're playing for different reasons. This league is getting me more interested in football so who knows what's next...

[Sylar]

I've long known that college football was bigger than the nfl, from what friends told me. I think it's Michigan state that gets, or used to get, 100,000 at games. That's amazing. People say that the college game is purer because the majority of the players will never make the nfl so they're playing for different reasons. This league is getting me more interested in football so who knows what's next...

Michigan State wish they got 100k at games! :wink:

Michigan are the team you're thinking of and it's still the same. They made the stadium even bigger last year and still sell it out without hassle.

Think it's the 4th or 5th biggest stadium in the world and is one hell of a sight when it sells out and the record attendance is something in the order of 114k.

[NOLA]

Do you think the Ravens are superbowl contenders or is it too early to tell?

defo afc championship contenders again, but too early to say about the SB, it was only the bengals they beat after all :greengrin strength in depth might be theyre weakness, lost another Olineman and the rookie who replaced him needed alot of help causing some problems which a better team would exploit, Offense looked good though, team sees rice and aims to stop the run leaving big gaps middle field, worked well last night for Super Joe Flacco

[HibsMax]

Michigan State wish they got 100k at games! :wink:

Michigan are the team you're thinking of and it's still the same. They made the stadium even bigger last year and still sell it out without hassle.

Think it's the 4th or 5th biggest stadium in the world and is one hell of a sight when it sells out and the record attendance is something in the order of 114k.

LOL. So I f'ed up? Michigan and Michigan State are two different schools? Rhetorical question really since I already found out using google. Michigan State (Spartans) vs University of Michigan (Wolverines). Got it. :aok:

Must be a real treat getting out the parking lot. LOL.

[DH1875]

8683

Exhibit A. :love ya!:


Don't let him kid you on. These are more accurate.

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[HibsMax]

Don't let him kid you on. These are more accurate.

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Any pictures of women?

[DH1875]

I didn't realise it was red button - bit of a poor show from the BBC as there's **** all else on worth showing at that time of night!

It helps (Max) if you actually have a justifiable reason for following a college, rather than just grabbing on to the coat tails of whoever is having the best run at that given time. Doing that could result in you supporting a team who are latterly stripped of titles, banned from bowls and face criminal charges. Just ask DH or anyone who follows Penn State :wink:.

I'd spent time at both Michigan and Connecticut and sadly, all joking aside, DH is correct - there's been very little to cheer about from either school on a regular basis. However, it's about so much more than winning at College level. There's a degree of connectedness amongst college fanbases which you just don't get in many other sports. A school pride, regional pride, where more often than not, the NCAA side are more important than an NFL team, owing to the geographical disparity of the teams at the top level.

DH kids himself on with the standard of cheerleaders in Ann Arbor though - don't make me dig out your complimentary post from last year now sir :na na:


Where to start, where to start. Did any of you watch the game on the red button last night? I gave it till midway through the 3rd quarter and had to give up. If that's how the BBC are going to package the games every week they will turn a lot of fans off. Talking of turning fans off, what has the babestation type music like they had playing over THE SAME BLOODY GRAPHICS every time the US cut to an ad break :brickwall. It honestly got to the stage I had to turn the volume down every time. Who'd have thought you'd ever miss adverts during a game. Then there was the little 5 min programme on the Bengals at half time, WTF was that all about? It was so out of date it was untrue. Also got me thinking about how ridiculous it was that they have an ESPN broadcast with their commentators and yet its on the BBC and not ESPN over here. The money they wasted on it would have been enough to get me to present it and I'd even have Scott on as the side kick :aok:.
Talking about Scott, don't listen to him. Of course it would be easier if you had some sort of affinity with a school or town/city but then you can say that for just about any sports team. How many of the guy's that post on here have actually gone to the US and seen their NFL team play? Doubt it's even half and yet their just as big a fan of their teams than a guy born and bread in that teams city. People can judge all they want but I honestly had NO idea how big the Buckeyes where when they picked me and given that most of my other teams suck, I was due a break. Course, then it all went a bit Pete Tong :doh: but we are on the road back to where we belong.

College ball is awesome and you should all get into it. Even on the PS3, NCAA Football is better than Madden.

[HibsMax]

Is there any way for you guys to watch online? Would probably be better AND you would get your much-missed ads too. ;)

As for BBC vs ESPN....it wouldn't shock me if ESPN in the UK has very little to do with ESPN over here.

[DH1875]

DH kids himself on with the standard of cheerleaders in Ann Arbor though - don't make me dig out your complimentary post from last year now sir :na na:

She was an angel sent from heaven to take my mind of watching you guy's :wink:. She wasn't the hottest women I've ever seen but there was just something really beautiful about her. Thinking about her (I sound like a pervert) I can't put into words what it was she had but whatever it was, she had it.


Any pictures of women?


http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJ90tr7ml9gSN67KTZ5-b1ZPn2nlDC3_Ofv7ZP6FjrsLZ1iiYgxg Hope she do's.

[Sergio sledge]

Where to start, where to start. Did any of you watch the game on the red button last night? I gave it till midway through the 3rd quarter and had to give up. If that's how the BBC are going to package the games every week they will turn a lot of fans off. Talking of turning fans off, what has the babestation type music like they had playing over THE SAME BLOODY GRAPHICS every time the US cut to an ad break :brickwall. It honestly got to the stage I had to turn the volume down every time. Who'd have thought you'd ever miss adverts during a game. Then there was the little 5 min programme on the Bengals at half time, WTF was that all about? It was so out of date it was untrue. Also got me thinking about how ridiculous it was that they have an ESPN broadcast with their commentators and yet its on the BBC and not ESPN over here. The money they wasted on it would have been enough to get me to present it and I'd even have Scott on as the side kick :aok:.
Talking about Scott, don't listen to him. Of course it would be easier if you had some sort of affinity with a school or town/city but then you can say that for just about any sports team. How many of the guy's that post on here have actually gone to the US and seen their NFL team play? Doubt it's even half and yet their just as big a fan of their teams than a guy born and bread in that teams city. People can judge all they want but I honestly had NO idea how big the Buckeyes where when they picked me and given that most of my other teams suck, I was due a break. Course, then it all went a bit Pete Tong :doh: but we are on the road back to where we belong.

College ball is awesome and you should all get into it. Even on the PS3, NCAA Football is better than Madden.
I watched a bit of it and agree it wasn't good. They've basically invested nothing in it at all. I was tempted to see if the game was on 5live to get their commentary and just mute the tv.

[DH1875]

Is there any way for you guys to watch online? Would probably be better AND you would get your much-missed ads too. ;)

As for BBC vs ESPN....it wouldn't shock me if ESPN in the UK has very little to do with ESPN over here.


You can legally watch the games online with gamepass but they block the games that are on the TV and you don't get the play-offs. Costs about £100 to get it.


Just for you :thumbsup:.


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[Gatecrasher]

just watching last nights highlights on tv, you dont get as much of a feel of the game when its just the highlights however the GB played quite well but Cutler seemed to have a bit of a shocker.

Donald Drivers TD celebration was class :thumbsup:

[NOLA]

Question for the seahawk fans, is your defense stronger against the pass or rush? Or both as good as each other.

[hibsbollah]

Question for the seahawk fans, is your defense stronger against the pass or rush? Or both as good as each other.

Statistically, we were better against the rush(5th best in league) than the pass (11th) last year. We have some of the best db's in the league though so id say its pretty even.

[NOLA]

Statistically, we were better against the rush(5th best in league) than the pass (11th) last year. We have some of the best db's in the league though so id say its pretty even.
thanks, i knew you drafted that guy irvin, looks to be a pass rusher im sure, turning into a good D unit :agree:

[hibsbollah]

thanks, i knew you drafted that guy irvin, looks to be a pass rusher im sure, turning into a good D unit :agree:

He looks more like a wide receiver than a defensive end, hes small but hes ridiculously fast. If he doesnt get bullied by guys 100 lbs heavier than him he'll get sacks :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Just checked the Schedule for tomorrow night

Cal @ Ohio St
Alabama @ Arkansas
Notre Dame @ Michigan St

Very good line up IMO

they seemed to have stopped showing NFL countdown on a Sunday :grr:

[Calvin]

Question for the seahawk fans, is your defense stronger against the pass or rush? Or both as good as each other.
I would say that our secondary is really capable of a top level of interceptions this year and hopefully our pass rush will improve. I've got the free trial of gamepass this weekend so will be able to watch every snap for once and analyse a bit more.

[Gatecrasher]

Pitt 21 up on Virginia Tech!!

Just started watching the Cal @ Ohio St

Cal taking Ohio St all the way here 28-28 with 8:10 to go in the 4th

finished 35-28 to Ohio

[Gatecrasher]

Alabama have taken Arkansas to bits currently 45-0 with 11 mins left in the 4th

[Gatecrasher]

Stanford beat USC!!

[Sylar]

Stanford beat USC!!

They looked good doing it too!

We had a very comfortable win against a very poor UMass team, which was completely expected. Hardly worth getting excited about mind you...

Thoroughly enjoyed the California @ Ohio State game. Having been to 2 or 3 symposiums at Berkeley, I like to see them doing well but expected them to get destroyed yesterday. Thought they played very well indeed and were it not for the 3 missed FGs or their interception at the end, could have walked out with the most surprising of results! Was surprised by how poor the Buckeye defense looked. Was also quite surprised by how poor the QB looked, in spite of all of the praise he's been getting both on here and beyond.

Looking forward to the 2 games tonight. As for us, I expect a comfortable win in Foxborough which inevitably means it'll be tight or we'll lose :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Little accumulator tonight...

Saints to beat Panthers, conceding a 2.5 point start
49ers to beat Lions, conceding a 6.5 point start
Redskins to beat Rams, conceding a 3 point start

& Seahawks to beat Cowboys receiving a 3 point start.

[James.]

Looking forward to another evening of top quality football :thumbsup:

Saints - Panthers looks like a must win so early in the season, neither will want to go 0-2 and I'm interested to see how RG3 does in his second game. However, I think I'm going to watch the Texans at Jaguars just to see how good this Houston team is before settling in for Jets - Steelers. Loving NFL Game Pass :aok:

[Sylar]

Little accumulator tonight...

Saints to beat Panthers, conceding a 2.5 point start
49ers to beat Lions, conceding a 6.5 point start
Redskins to beat Rams, conceding a 3 point start

& Seahawks to beat Cowboys receiving a 3 point start.

I fancy you might get 3 out of 4.

I'd fancy Dallas to win against Seattle without much issue TBH :agree:

[Sylar]

Woeful start for us. Gave up a FG on the first drive and then Brady throws an INT on our own 36 yard line.

Ugh...

[James.]

Woeful start for us. Gave up a FG on the first drive and then Brady throws an INT on our own 36 yard line.

Ugh...

Hernandez limps out of the game too.

[Sylar]

This is eye-bleeding stuff...

NE 6-6 Arizona

[Sylar]

Awful lot of punch-ups occurring this week.

The replacement officials are struggling to keep control a little.

As an aside, I'm struggling to believe that Kansas City were being tipped to win their division. They're AWFUL.

[James.]

Awful lot of punch-ups occurring this week.

The replacement officials are struggling to keep control a little.

As an aside, I'm struggling to believe that Kansas City were being tipped to win their division. They're AWFUL.

Was just about to say the same. Panthers and Saints brawling with Newton lying on the floor without his helmet. Ravens and Eagles has been filled with scuffles.