NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[HibsMax]

It wont get any easier for him now Burlesons broken his leg. Megatron was being constantly double teamed as it was and now Stafford (who was rotten again) is running out of targets. Who who have thunk it, Vikings contenders, Lions potential first draft pick in 2013?

My peseason prediction Bears looking very decent so far. Cutler is a proper tough QB.

All of this, hopefully, increases LeShoure's value. He already has no competition in the backfield and with the receiving options dwindling it could be that LeShoure carries more of the load - assuming he doesn't sh*t the bed! If he ends up being a bust then I think we can say that the Lions are done for the year.

With that said, let's get the bidding started on Mikel! :D

[Gatecrasher]

21-14 to South Carolina in a good game with Tennesee so far :agree:


South Carolina just won 38-35, now for Georgia V Florida - Go Bulldogs

[hibernianyank]

21-14 to South Carolina in a good game with Tennesee so far :agree:


South Carolina just won 38-35, now for Georgia V Florida - Go Bulldogs
Great win! Saddened by the lattimore injury! Pretty bad! Hopefully a speedy recovery!

[Haymaker]

Great win! Saddened by the lattimore injury! Pretty bad! Hopefully a speedy recovery!

Looked nasty, happened to his other knee last year too IIRC... could ruin his pro career?

[DarrenSQH]

Who cares about the wembley game today. It's all about snf with the saints @ the broncos. Brees v manning. Should be a classic. Hope drew gets some help from the D so we can get a win

[Gatecrasher]

Nah its all about Rodgers tearing apart the Jaguars. I just hope they don't cut off redzone like last time

[hibsbollah]

Nah its all about Rodgers tearing apart the Jaguars. I just hope they don't cut off redzone like last time

Green Bay are massive 15.5 point favourites today. Probably the biggest spread of the season so far for any team.

[Sylar]

Getting ready to head to Wembley shortly and really looking forward to today.

Off to the tailgate party with the wife and then I get to see my team playing for the first time since 2007!

Wrapped up, as it's bloody freezing down here!

[Calvin]

Getting ready to head to Wembley shortly and really looking forward to today.

Off to the tailgate party with the wife and then I get to see my team playing for the first time since 2007!

Wrapped up, as it's bloody freezing down here!
We stepped off the flight at Gatwick an hour ago and it was even colder than in Edinburgh! We're hitting Niketown now then heading to the tailgate. If you see a Seahawk with McDonald 4 on the shirt then say hello!

[DarrenSQH]

Enjoy the game lads. Love the 4 games I have been to down there with my dad.

[James.]

Enjoy the game lads! Looks like it'll be a good one, just saw the Jacksonville cheerleaders on C4 :aok:

Oh and Go Rams!

[Gatecrasher]

Hope all those going today enjoy themselves :agree:

[NOLA]

To those at wemberly have a good one! Mon the Rams ;)

[Gatecrasher]

Well they cut off RedZone again, if anyone knows a decent link to that or the Packers game please PM me :wink:

Oh and what is up with the Jets? Miami 17-0 up!

[Haymaker]

45 unanswered points... That is how a real quarterback plays, not something the Jets would know! :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

The guy on redzone saying new England have already taken off to avoid the hurricane

[James.]

I'm just on my way home from a gig. Please tell me ESPN are having a laugh and we didn't get cuffed 30-9 at home to the Miami freaking Dolphins and their backup quarterback? :rolleyes:

Thank God basketball returns next week! Let's go St Johns!

[Haymaker]

I'm just on my way home from a gig. Please tell me ESPN are having a laugh and we didn't get cuffed 30-9 at home to the Miami freaking Dolphins and their backup quarterback? :rolleyes:

Thank God basketball returns next week! Let's go St Johns!

Matt Moore is a decent QB, proved that last season IMO.

Is that the 3rd game at home this season you havent scored a TD?

EDIT: Sorry I am wrong. It is just the 2nd game!

[Haymaker]

The guy on redzone saying new England have already taken off to avoid the hurricane

Guy on NFL round up just said they are leaving at 5am London.

[James.]

Matt Moore is a decent QB, proved that last season IMO.

Is that the 3rd game at home this season you havent scored a TD?

There was me thinking we had a TD and a safety tonight :greengrin

SF shut us out at home - that's it as far as I can recall. Definately had TDs against Houston, Buffalo and Indy.

[Haymaker]

There was me thinking we had a TD and a safety tonight :greengrin

SF shut us out at home - that's it as far as I can recall. Definately had TDs against Houston, Buffalo and Indy.

You defo scored a FG as you were like 27-3 at one point IIRC. You might have scored a TD and then had the PAT blocked?

[HibsMax]

Miami D did me proud yesterday. Nice backup. :-)

[Sylar]

Had a great day out at Wembley yesterday but was quite surprised in the end by how easy we ran out winners.

After their opening drive and decent progression in their next possession to get back to back first downs with ease, I genuinely thought they were going to cut through our defense at will and we would have had a shoot out, but a combination of our defense waking up and St Louis penalties resulted in a pretty easy game in the end.

To watch Tom Brady flowing like that, finding pass after pass was a joy to witness. My only complaint was that the crowd were quite subdued throughout. I don't know if the lack of segregation perhaps nullifies any chance for an atmosphere but even before the Pats started to run away, there was very little atmosphere indeed.

Tempted to head down for one of the two games again next year as they should be good match-ups. Genuine pleasure to be able to see my team playing again for the first time in a few years! It is a genuine shame for you Jets fans that you've not had the pleasure yet. It was quite clear yesterday from the tops quite how large a support you have in the UK! Hopefully they come over at some point so I can turn up and boo them with the same venom which was being aimed at us last night (but all as good banter :greengrin).

[Scooter]

Had a great day out at Wembley yesterday but was quite surprised in the end by how easy we ran out winners.

After their opening drive and decent progression in their next possession to get back to back first downs with ease, I genuinely thought they were going to cut through our defense at will and we would have had a shoot out, but a combination of our defense waking up and St Louis penalties resulted in a pretty easy game in the end.

To watch Tom Brady flowing like that, finding pass after pass was a joy to witness. My only complaint was that the crowd were quite subdued throughout. I don't know if the lack of segregation perhaps nullifies any chance for an atmosphere but even before the Pats started to run away, there was very little atmosphere indeed.

Tempted to head down for one of the two games again next year as they should be good match-ups. Genuine pleasure to be able to see my team playing again for the first time in a few years! It is a genuine shame for you Jets fans that you've not had the pleasure yet. It was quite clear yesterday from the tops quite how large a support you have in the UK! Hopefully they come over at some point so I can turn up and boo them with the same venom which was being aimed at us last night (but all as good banter :greengrin).
I would agree re the crowd the biggest cheer was for Boris Johnson. But there was a few jets but that was the second biggest cheer when the scoreboard showed jets getting pumped

[Sylar]

Tampa Bay 36-17 Minnesota
Chicago 23-22 Carolina
Cleveland 7-6 San Diego
Detroit 28-24 Seattle
Green Bay 24-15 Jacksonville
Indianapolis 19-13 Tennessee (OT)
New England 45-7 St Louis
Miami 30-9 NY Jets
Atlanta 30-17 Philadelphia
Pittsburgh 27-12 Washington
Oakland 26-16 Kansas City
NY Giants 29-24 Dallas
Denver 34-14 New Orleans

MNF: San Francisco @ Arizona

Standings (from ESPN)

NFC East

NY Giants 6-2
Philadelphia 3-4
Dallas 3-4
Washington 3-5

NFC North

Chicago 6-1
Minnesota 5-3
Green Bay 5-3
Detroit 3-4

NFC South

Atlanta 7-0
Tampa Bay 3-4
New Orleans 2-5
Carolina 1-6

NFC West

San Francisco 5-2
Arizona 4-3
Seattle 4-4
St Louis 3-5

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

AFC East

New England 5-3
Miami 4-3
Buffalo 3-4
NY Jets 3-5

AFC North

Baltimore 5-2
Pittsburgh 4-3
Cincinnati 3-4
Cleveland 2-6

AFC South

Houston 6-1
Indianapolis 4-3
Tennessee 3-5
Jacksonville 1-6

AFC West

Denver 4-3
San Diego 3-4
Oakland 3-4
Kansas City 1-6

[Haymaker]

Good to see us back on top of the division. :greengrin

[HibsMax]

Good to see us back on top of the division. :greengrin

I don't see that changing to be honest. Houston and 9ers will be tough but I don't see anything scary other than that.

[DH1875]

Tempted to head down for one of the two games again next year as they should be good match-ups. Genuine pleasure to be able to see my team playing again for the first time in a few years! It is a genuine shame for you Jets fans that you've not had the pleasure yet. It was quite clear yesterday from the tops quite how large a support you have in the UK! Hopefully they come over at some point so I can turn up and boo them with the same venom which was being aimed at us last night (but all as good banter :greengrin).


I'm thinking of maybe doing the Vikings game. We should organize a Hi-Bee road trip and all get together for one of them. Only problem is we'd need to bring the wives as my Mrs ain't gonna miss a weekend in London. Which reminds me, hows married life? Did you notice the best team in college ball have now moved up to number 6? As for the Jets, don't even get me started :boo hoo:. We did score a TD in the 4th quarter though :wink:.

[Haymaker]

I'm thinking of maybe doing the Vikings game. We should organize a Hi-Bee road trip and all get together for one of them. Only problem is we'd need to bring the wives as my Mrs ain't gonna miss a weekend in London. Which reminds me, hows married life? Did you notice the best team in college ball have now moved up to number 6? As for the Jets, don't even get me started :boo hoo:. We did score a TD in the 4th quarter though :wink:.

Pie the women off with a shopping trip to Harrods or someit while we blokes go to the game? :cb

[Gatecrasher]

Had a great day out at Wembley yesterday but was quite surprised in the end by how easy we ran out winners.

After their opening drive and decent progression in their next possession to get back to back first downs with ease, I genuinely thought they were going to cut through our defense at will and we would have had a shoot out, but a combination of our defense waking up and St Louis penalties resulted in a pretty easy game in the end.

To watch Tom Brady flowing like that, finding pass after pass was a joy to witness. My only complaint was that the crowd were quite subdued throughout. I don't know if the lack of segregation perhaps nullifies any chance for an atmosphere but even before the Pats started to run away, there was very little atmosphere indeed.

Tempted to head down for one of the two games again next year as they should be good match-ups. Genuine pleasure to be able to see my team playing again for the first time in a few years! It is a genuine shame for you Jets fans that you've not had the pleasure yet. It was quite clear yesterday from the tops quite how large a support you have in the UK! Hopefully they come over at some point so I can turn up and boo them with the same venom which was being aimed at us last night (but all as good banter :greengrin).

Glad you enjoyed yourself, did you see Train, I saw them on Sky they seemed pretty good :agree:

Falcons v Patriots Super Bowl?

[hibsbollah]

The NFC division champs look pencilled in already. Giants, Bears, Falcons and 49ers (if they win tonight) all have nice healthy leads and we're not even at the halfway point yet..

[Falkirk Hibby]

I have to agree with The Story.....

Great evening, but the atmosphere was a little flat and got more so as the game wore on. As a Pats fan it was fantastic to the see the team in the flesh again and the flow of Brady and the offence was sublime to watch. But to be honest after their first 2 drives the Rams did very little and the contest suffered as a result.

....and the ONLY good thing about the Jets is the colour of the uniform. :wink:

[Calvin]

I'm still high on adrenaline after yesterday. Just such a fantastic experience! Going to try and do both matches next year.

My bank account has taken a major hit from all the NFL merchandise and beer I bought.

[DH1875]

Enjoy the game lads! Looks like it'll be a good one, just saw the Jacksonville cheerleaders on C4 :aok:

Oh and Go Rams!

I'm not bitter or anything but :greengrin, NO DANGER I was going this year to watch that. Like I said, will go back next year but the thought of sitting in a stadium full of patsies watching their team hump the Rams was the stuff nightmares are made off.



I don't see that changing to be honest. Houston and 9ers will be tough but I don't see anything scary other than that.

Are you blind :confused:.

Pie the women off with a shopping trip to Harrods or someit while we blokes go to the game? :cb

You can send yours to Harrods. Mine will go to Tesco and meet yours after. Was thinking more along the lines of them going for diner or something and wee could meet them afterwards and head out. We could all meet up on the Saturday night for a drink and then on the Sunday the women can hit the shops,sites while we're at the game (or in TSSF case go to the game). Then we can all meet up afterwards and go out. We could even arrange to get tickets and stuff together. Just a thought and maybe something we can look at next year.

[DH1875]

God do I hate this BBC redbutton crap. Has anyone ever been to Phoenix?

[Sylar]

You can send yours to Harrods. Mine will go to Tesco and meet yours after. Was thinking more along the lines of them going for diner or something and wee could meet them afterwards and head out. We could all meet up on the Saturday night for a drink and then on the Sunday the women can hit the shops,sites while we're at the game (or in TSSF case go to the game). Then we can all meet up afterwards and go out. We could even arrange to get tickets and stuff together. Just a thought and maybe something we can look at next year.

If I go next year, there's no danger the wife wouldn't come - she loves the sport as much as me! Married life is grand thus far, cheers - honeymoon was perfect and London is a great city with tons to do.

Ohio State have certainly turned a lot around since last year - only seen the highlights from the weekend but you look formidable and I'm certainly NOT looking forward to the game at the end of November as you'll destroy us :agree:

[Sylar]

Glad you enjoyed yourself, did you see Train, I saw them on Sky they seemed pretty good :agree:

Falcons v Patriots Super Bowl?

Yeah, that was a great wee bonus to be honest! I love Train and hadn't seen them live before so that was a great wee bonus to an already grand day!

I still don't see us reaching the Superbowl in all honesty - we destroyed a poor St Louis team but our weaknesses are there for all to see.

I said at the started I fancied a Houston vs San Francisco Superbowl - I still fancy it'll be Houston from the AFC but Atlanta must also be a strong consideration for the NFC.

[HibsMax]

Are you blind :confused:.
Nope.

bye
Bills (3-4)
Colts (4-3)
@Jets (3-5)
@Dolphins (4-3)
Texans (6-1)
9ers (6-2)
@Jaguars (1-6)
Dolphins (4-3)

Who else should the Pats be scared of after the bye week?

[Sylar]

Nope.

bye
Bills (3-4)
Colts (4-3)
@Jets (3-5)
@Dolphins (4-3)
Texans (6-1)
9ers (6-2)
@Jaguars (1-6)
Dolphins (4-3)

Who else should the Pats be scared of after the bye week?

In my pessimistic frame of mind, I don't think any of those will be easy games TBH.

[HibsMax]

In my pessimistic frame of mind, I don't think any of those will be easy games TBH.

Well I didn't say they would be "easy" games but I feel those teams pose less of a threat than the Texans and 9ers.

[DH1875]

Nope.

bye
Bills (3-4)
Colts (4-3)
@Jets (3-5)
@Dolphins (4-3)
Texans (6-1)
9ers (6-2)
@Jaguars (1-6)
Dolphins (4-3)

Who else should the Pats be scared of after the bye week?


My bad. I thought you had forgotten to take your medicine and were talking about making the SB not winning the division.

[HibsMax]

My bad. I thought you had forgotten to take your medicine and were talking about making the SB not winning the division.

SB is in the bag but yes, I was talking about making the playoffs.

[Gatecrasher]

Anyone staying up for LSU V Bama tonight? i will try but i doubt i'll make it

[Gatecrasher]

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545488_10151162726970073_1212204955_n.jpg

:flag:

[hibsbollah]

Adrian Peterson is tearing the Seahawks defence a new one. 100+yards and 2 tds already... 14-14 early 2nd quarter.

[Gatecrasher]

Adrian Peterson is tearing the Seahawks defence a new one. 100+yards and 2 tds already... 14-14 early 2nd quarter.
I know the Steelers @ Giants is the big game thats on but I think Seahawks game will be the most exiting :agree:

[hibsbollah]

I know the Steelers @ Giants is the big game thats on but I think Seahawks game will be the most exiting :agree:

Golden Tate is a Hibby. Hes too cool to be anything else :agree:

[Calvin]

Doug Marin is having an unreal game for the Bucs!

Looks like the Seahawks are going to move to 5-4, it has been a really good performance.

[Sylar]

San Diego 31-13 Kansas City
Denver 31-23 Cincinnati
Baltimore 25-15 Cleveland
Green Bay 31-17 Arizona
Chicago 51-20 Tennessee
Indianapolis 23-20 Miami
Carolina 21-13 Washington
Detroit 31-14 Jacksonville
Houston 21-9 Buffalo
Tampa Bay 42-32 Oakland
Seattle 30-20 Minnesota
Pittsburgh 24-20 NY Giants
Atlanta 19-13 Dallas

MFN: Philadelphia @ New Orleans

NFC East

NY Giants 6-3
Philadelphia 3-4
Dallas 3-5
Washington 3-6

NFC North

Chicago 7-1
Green Bay 6-3
Minnesota 5-4
Detroit 4-4

NFC South

Atlanta 8-0
Tampa Bay 4-4
New Orleans 2-5
Carolina 2-6

NFC West

San Francisco 6-2
Seattle 5-4
Arizona 4-4
St Louis 3-5

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

AFC East

New England 5-3
Miami 4-4
NY Jets 3-5
Buffalo 3-5

AFC North

Baltimore 6-2
Pittsburgh 5-3
Cincinnati 3-5
Cleveland 2-7

AFC South

Houston 7-1
Indianapolis 5-3
Tennessee 3-6
Jacksonville 1-7

AFC West

Denver 5-3
San Diego 4-4
Oakland 3-5
Kansas City 1-7

[Gatecrasher]

The Pack putting themselves back into play off contention with a win streak, on a bye week next week but the 2nd half of the season looks brutal, I think all but 2 are NFC North rival games and one of the non NFC north is the Giants!

On the College front i dont see how LSU are still so high in the Rankings, 2 games lost now and still above unbeaten Louisville and 1 loss Oregon St and Florida St?

Its going to be between Oregon, Alabama and Notre Dame for the Chanpionship game, I personally would like to see Oregon and Notre Dame just because I'm bored of Alabama winning all the time :greengrin

also why does ESPN America seem to show non stop SEC games?

[Sylar]

The Pack putting themselves back into play off contention with a win streak, on a bye week next week but the 2nd half of the season looks brutal, I think all but 2 are NFC North rival games and one of the non NFC north is the Giants!

On the College front i dont see how LSU are still so high in the Rankings, 2 games lost now and still above unbeaten Louisville and 1 loss Oregon St and Florida St?

Its going to be between Oregon, Alabama and Notre Dame for the Chanpionship game, I personally would like to see Oregon and Notre Dame just because I'm bored of Alabama winning all the time :greengrin

also why does ESPN America seem to show non stop SEC games?

I'm aware we're very ordinary (i.e., crap) this year but after watching Alabama absolutely obliterate us in the opener, I said then that I fancied they would go all the way. My opinion hasn't really changed to be honest. I reckon Oregon might give them more of a game than Notre Dame but I'd rather see Notre Dame get to the BCS as they haven't had much to cheer about in recent seasons!

I still fancy the Bears to win the NFC North in all honesty but I don't think you should have TOO much trouble against the Lions or Vikings. Granted, Detroit look a lot better than they did after week 5, having put a few wins together, but they're still nothing too special. Playoffs shouldn't be an issue, but probably as a WC spot.

[hibsbollah]

Doug Marin is having an unreal game for the Bucs!

Looks like the Seahawks are going to move to 5-4, it has been a really good performance.

Im a bit worried about our D, which seems to have gone backwards the last few weeks. Shipped a load of yardage against Stafford and the Lions last week and then on the ground last night. Still, its only the Jets at home this weekend, they dont have any offense anyway :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Still, its only the Jets at home this weekend, they dont have any offense anyway :greengrin

:top marks

[DarrenSQH]

Great first half for us so far 21-3. We get the ball to start the 2nd half too.

[NOLA]

just need to stop the run to win this, been saying that all season it seems :greengrin if philly are smart theyl keep giving it to shady mccoy

[Sylar]

Philadelphia 13-28 New Orleans

NFC East

NY Giants 6-3
Philadelphia 3-5
Dallas 3-5
Washington 3-6

NFC South

Atlanta 8-0
Tampa Bay 4-4
New Orleans 3-5
Carolina 2-6

[Haymaker]

Going to see UCONN on Friday in East Hartford! Tailgating from 4pm with KO at 8! :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Going to see UCONN on Friday in East Hartford! Tailgating from 4pm with KO at 8! :thumbsup:

I'm not jealous. Nope. Not one bit. Not me. Not at all.

I don't miss Rentschler. I hated going to games there. Yessirree...

*Sigh*

Have fun.

[Calvin]

Im a bit worried about our D, which seems to have gone backwards the last few weeks. Shipped a load of yardage against Stafford and the Lions last week and then on the ground last night. Still, its only the Jets at home this weekend, they dont have any offense anyway :greengrin

Likewise. While our secondary was always a bit stronger than our d-line, we have definitely regressed a bit. However keeping Ponder to such low yardage shows promise and Peterson is always going to cause problems for any team.

I'm delighted that our receiver have started to make some good completions finally!

You're quite right though, I'm happy that we have the chance to regroup and improve with a training match on Sunday.

[Gatecrasher]

Going to see UCONN on Friday in East Hartford! Tailgating from 4pm with KO at 8! :thumbsup:
Sounds good, have fun :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

I'm not jealous. Nope. Not one bit. Not me. Not at all.

I don't miss Rentschler. I hated going to games there. Yessirree...

*Sigh*

Have fun.

I am excited, although UCONN are 3-6 apparently?!

[Sylar]

I am excited, although UCONN are 3-6 apparently?!
Aye, we suck.

[StevesFamau5]

how i wish there was a way to play NCAA on the old xbox systems here in the uk :-( just took the eagles to the suprrbowl on maffen 13... michael vick does not handle being rushed by safeties.

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[hibsbollah]

The Colts are quite a story. After all the debacles last season, losing Manning and their coach getting leukemia, suddenly theyre 5-3 playing the Jaguars tonight and an easyish runin. They look like a wildcard team behind Andrew Luck.

For some reason ive never really liked them though...

[Haymaker]

For some reason ive never really liked them though...

Nothing to like, they should have never moved from Baltimore. Peyton held that team together towards the end.

Luck is a player though, a great player possibly from the looks of things but will they be another team to build round one or two players and neglect the other areas? (looking hard at st.louis, detroit...)

[hibsbollah]

Houston at Chicago this week. Quite a matchup.

[Gatecrasher]

Houston at Chicago this week. Quite a matchup.

Mon the Texans :not worth

[Calvin]

Nothing to like, they should have never moved from Baltimore. Peyton held that team together towards the end.

Luck is a player though, a great player possibly from the looks of things but will they be another team to build round one or two players and neglect the other areas? (looking hard at st.louis, detroit...)

I suppose one of the quirks of being a relative newcomer to the sport is that I'm not as prejudiced towards a team because of their history yet. I didn't particularly have any strong feelings towards the Colts before this year, but quite understandably the events of this year has made them one of my preferred AFC teams. Not least because I'm a huge fan of Luck.

[DH1875]

Aye, we suck.

Anyone else notice the common link :greengrin.

[Haymaker]

I suppose one of the quirks of being a relative newcomer to the sport is that I'm not as prejudiced towards a team because of their history yet. I didn't particularly have any strong feelings towards the Colts before this year, but quite understandably the events of this year has made them one of my preferred AFC teams. Not least because I'm a huge fan of Luck.

To be fair I dont really hate any team (except the Jessies!), The Colts were a great team under payton and were a big rival to The Great Tom Brady led Patriots. I used to know a guy that drank in my pub who was a Colts "fan" and a complete dick so any mentions of the Colts reminds me of him and that pisses me off haha! :greengrin


Just a snap shot of how much of a dick this guy was/is: He stopped claiming to be a Colts fan last season to call himself "just a fan of the game" however I saw the man cry when they lost to the Saints. He thinks he understands Basketball but thinks LeBron James is "****" which clearly makes him an idiot. He talks in an American accent but has never left Southampton too. Guy drove me up the wall calling me glory hunter for following the Boston teams while he "supports" the Colts, Lakers, Alabama and whoever won the Stanley Cup the year before.:brickwall



Sorry, little rant there!

[Sylar]

Indianapolis 27-10 Jacksonville

Can't believe the turnaround in the Colts! They were properly honking last season and are now on course for the playoffs right now.

Hay: Other than the Patriots, I don't see why ANYONE would chose to follow the other New England teams as a means of "glory" as the Red Sox have been terrible for the past few seasons and the Bruins aren't exactly knocking on the door every year.

Having said that, even we're not really a "glory" option anymore for newcomers!

[James.]

Indianapolis 27-10 Jacksonville

Can't believe the turnaround in the Colts! They were properly honking last season and are now on course for the playoffs right now.

Hay: Other than the Patriots, I don't see why ANYONE would chose to follow the other New England teams as a means of "glory" as the Red Sox have been terrible for the past few seasons and the Bruins aren't exactly knocking on the door every year.

Having said that, even we're not really a "glory" option anymore for newcomers!

Bruins last won the Stanley Cup in 2011
Celtics last won the NBA Championships in 2008
Red Sox last won the World Series in 2007
Patriots last won the Super Bowl in 2004

Hardly starved of glory. Try being a Jet/Met/Islander fan :wink:

[Sylar]

Bruins last won the Stanley Cup in 2011
Celtics last won the NBA Championships in 2008
Red Sox last won the World Series in 2007
Patriots last won the Super Bowl in 2004

Hardly starved of glory. Try being a Jet/Met/Islander fan :wink:

Never suggested we (very loose "we" I might add, I as despise the Celtics on principal) were starved of glory but the success certainly isn't guaranteed!

Giants and Yankees are hardly strangers to success either :wink:

[Gatecrasher]

Florida St @ Virginia Tech is on at the moment, when was this played? last night? i dont want to ruin the score by checking :greengrin

[Sylar]

Florida St @ Virginia Tech is on at the moment, when was this played? last night? i dont want to ruin the score by checking :greengrin

It was played last night and the score was....

































































:greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

:greengrin

thanks TSSF


Update: It's actually been a interesting game. VT just scored a safety and its 20-19 to Florida St

[Gatecrasher]

WOW TD Florida St to make it 28-22 with a 2 point conversion with 40 seconds left.

despite a decent last effort from VT it finished 28-22, now for some trollied :)

[Haymaker]

UCONN game last night was great fun, was 6 rows from the pitch on the 50 yard line! :thumbsup:

And tailgating... that is something we need at home. :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

UCONN game last night was great fun, was 6 rows from the pitch on the 50 yard line! :thumbsup:

And tailgating... that is something we need at home. :aok:
I about most of the 1st quarter then went to bed, looked a decent game.

currently watching Louisville @ Syracuse

[Sylar]

UCONN game last night was great fun, was 6 rows from the pitch on the 50 yard line! :thumbsup:

And tailgating... that is something we need at home. :aok:

Aw, do one, would you? :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

It looks like 9-0 Louisville are going to go to 9-1 as Syracuse are now 45-19 up with 11:00 mins lest in Q4

[Gatecrasher]

Michigan 31- 31 Northwestern with 2 secs left :greengrin

Now OT

Michigan win in OT!

[Sylar]

Michigan 31- 31 Northwestern with 2 secs left :greengrin

Now OT

Michigan win in OT!

Phew...that wasn't much fun to watch though I'm sure it was a great game for the neutral!

[Gatecrasher]

Phew...that wasn't much fun to watch though I'm sure it was a great game for the neutral!
I just got the end on ESPN America

now hopefully Texas A&M can beat Bama:agree:

[Sylar]

I just got the end on ESPN America

now hopefully Texas A&M can beat Bama:agree:

Be nice to be able to hopefully enjoy a game now without pacing the room!

Good start by Texas A&M - stop Alabama on their opening drive, conceding just 2 yards and making good progress here!

[Gatecrasher]

Be nice to be able to hopefully enjoy a game now without pacing the room!

Good start by Texas A&M - stop Alabama on their opening drive, conceding just 2 yards and making good progress here!
TD Aggies :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Great start! This Manziel reminds me of our own Denard - a QB who can scramble like the best of them!

Some run to get the Aggies down to the 15!

[Gatecrasher]

Great start! This Manziel reminds me of our own Denard - a QB who can scramble like the best of them!

Some run to get the Aggies down to the 15!
Seen him a few times already this season, he's great to watch :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Mental! 14-0

[Sylar]

How on earth did he get out of the pocket without getting sacked!

Superb resilience to keep going!

[Sylar]

Alabama look like they've been watching the Jessies here! They're awful on offense thus far!

[Gatecrasher]

Alabama look like they've been watching the Jessies here! They're awful on offense thus far!
I have no doubt they will pick up. That's why A&M need as many points as they can before they do.

Loving it 20-0 missed the PAT :(

[Sylar]

Touchdown for me...

[Gatecrasher]

Touchdown for me...
Yeah, it looked over, they missed the PAT though.

[Gatecrasher]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/521766_10151251573226773_1892594487_n.jpg
:hmmm:

TD Bama 20-7

[Gatecrasher]

looks like Bama are on the way back :boo hoo:

20-14

[Gatecrasher]

9 mins left and A&M up by 6 and just outside the redzone, I think they need a TD here

TD aggies!

Now TD Bama 29-24
About 6 mins left

[Gatecrasher]

Yes!
A&M just stopped Bama on 4th & goal with an interception
Full time! I this could be an interesting end to the season

[Haymaker]

Aw, do one, would you? :greengrin

:na na:

Seriously, that was amazing! Free tickets too :aok:

[Calvin]

Working tonight so missing my first NFL Sunday of the season. At least I can be pretty confident I'll get home to good news from the CLink though.

Good result for the Ducks last night as expected, I quite enjoyed the game too.

[Gatecrasher]

no long back from the Hibs game now Scott Hanson on RedZone - my buddy for the next few hours :greengrin

Also hoping the Saints can turn over the Falcons, not a good start as TD Falcons


Working tonight so missing my first NFL Sunday of the season. At least I can be pretty confident I'll get home to good news from the CLink though.

Good result for the Ducks last night as expected, I quite enjoyed the game too.

I haven't had a chance to watch Oregon this season, I'm a bit gutted at that as they look really good


What a TD for the Saints!!

[James.]

Watching Doug Martin on that recent drive for the Bucs. Scary how good that rookie has been these past few games!

Bengals taking an early lead 14-0 over the Giants :confused:

[James.]

I'm not the biggest fan of college football but can someone (most likely DH) explain why Ohio State aren't ranked in the top 4 when they're undefeated? I know they aren't bowl eligible but surely if they can be ranked sixth then they might as well be ranked 3rd or 4th. Is it their schedule? Or is it just that Alabama and Georgia are still considered better teams?

The ranking system (and in fact the whole playoff system!) seems a lot fairer in college hoops - where a one off loss doesn't effectively kill your season.

[Sylar]

I'm not the biggest fan of college football but can someone (most likely DH) explain why Ohio State aren't ranked in the top 4 when they're undefeated? I know they aren't bowl eligible but surely if they can be ranked sixth then they might as well be ranked 3rd or 4th. Is it their schedule? Or is it just that Alabama and Georgia are still considered better teams?

The ranking system (and in fact the whole playoff system!) seems a lot fairer in college hoops - where a one off loss doesn't effectively kill your season.

Ohio State are undefeated, however, they've hardly played any highly ranked schools on their way and have had "easier" games than say Georgia or Alabama.

[James.]

Ohio State are undefeated, however, they've hardly played any highly ranked schools on their way and have had "easier" games than say Georgia or Alabama.

That's what I was wondering. Cheers for clearing that up :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

The Bengals tearing the Giants a new one :greengrin

[Sylar]

That's what I was wondering. Cheers for clearing that up :aok:

I don't mean that to sound belittling in any way mind you! Ohio State's record this year is superb considering the turnaround from last year.

Urban Meyer has really left his stamp on that team and they've recovered brilliantly.

Buffalo look like they're about to get a TD back here against us, sitting just outside the end zone.

[Sylar]

Baltimore destroying Oakland, yet Carson Palmer STILL has c.17 points for the day!

Anyone want him? :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Atlanta go down :cb

[Sylar]

Atlanta go down :cb

We're about to follow them I think...

[James.]

Atlanta go down :cb

The one week I put some money on them :rolleyes:

Tebow to Kerley for a one yard gain! Jets football is back! :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

We're about to follow them I think...
it's a nail biter

The one week I put some money on them :rolleyes:

Tebow to Kerley for a one yard gain! Jets football is back! :thumbsup:
:tee hee:

[Sylar]

Thank **** for Devon McCourty.

Abysmal outing today.

[Sylar]

Stupid call from Tony Sporano so early in the game. Should have punted!

Mon' the Seahawks :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Wilson to Tate - TD! Outstanding catch! :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Rams take a shock lead at Candlestick!

[Sylar]

Jets defense scores on a fumble recovery on Russell Wilson.

[Haymaker]

Tebow to Kerley for a one yard gain! Jets football is back! :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:


Thank you McCourty! We move on but still some serious questions about our D and the ability to close out a game.

[NOLA]

Atlanta go down :cb loving it :thumbsup: roddy white should open his big mouth before the next game too :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Golden Tate today :greengrin

Im staying up for Bears-Texans. six firsthalf turnovers: is this good defense or just poor offense from both teams? 10-3 texans.

[hibsbollah]

I'll answer that, its been bad offense :greengrin Rotten game, texans grinding to a win 13-6 late on.

[Calvin]

Golden Tate today :greengrin

Im staying up for Bears-Texans. six firsthalf turnovers: is this good defense or just poor offense from both teams? 10-3 texans.
What a legend he is! Amazing passing touchdown.

I was really scunnered for the Rams today, but I suppose a tie at Candlestick isn't a bad result. The fake punt from their own endzone must be the ballsiest play of the night but Hekker is actually a very good passer for a punter.

[hibsbollah]

What a legend he is! Amazing passing touchdown.



Nice easy win. 5-0 at home now. I think our season could come down to our next two games, both on the road at Miami and at Chicago. Win them both, we're at 8-4 and we finish against our divisional rivals all at CLink.

[Gatecrasher]

Crashed out last night so missed out on a lot of action, duh bears got beat so that's good :greengrin

[Sylar]

Indianapolis 27-10 Jacksonville
Cincinnati 31-13 NY Giants
Tennessee 37-3 Miami
Minnesota 34-24 Detroit
New England 37-31 Buffalo
New Orleans 31-27 Atlanta
Tampa Bay 34-24 San Diego
Denver 36-14 Carolina
Baltimore 55-20 Oakland
Seattle 28-7 NY Jets
Dallas 38-23 Philadelphia
San Francisco 24-24 St Louis (OT)
Houston 13-6 Chicago

MNF: Kansas City @ Pittsburgh

NFC East

NY Giants 6-4-0
Dallas 4-5-0
Philadelphia 3-6-0
Washington 3-6-0

NFC North

Chicago 7-2-0
Green Bay 6-3-0
Minnesota 6-4-0
Detroit 4-5-0

NFC South

Atlanta 8-1-0
Tampa Bay 5-4-0
New Orleans 4-5-0
Carolina 2-7-0

NFC West

San Francisco 6-2-1
Seattle 6-4-0
Arizona 4-5-0
St Louis 3-5-1

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

AFC East

New England 6-3-0
Miami 4-5-0
NY Jets 3-6-0
Buffalo 3-6-0

AFC North

Baltimore 7-2-0
Pittsburgh 5-3-0
Cincinnati 4-5-0
Cleveland 2-7-0

AFC South

Houston 8-1-0
Indianapolis 6-3-0
Tennessee 4-6-0
Jacksonville 1-8-0
AFC West

Denver 6-3-0
San Diego 4-5-0
Oakland 3-6-0
Kansas City 1-7-0

[Gatecrasher]

so how does a tie fit in? same as football, not as bad as a loss but not as good as a win? or as they dont usually happen as good as a loss?

[Sylar]

so how does a tie fit in? same as football, not as bad as a loss but not as good as a win? or as they dont usually happen as good as a loss?

Pretty much. They're incredibly rare TBH! This is the first one I can remember since 2008 when the Eagles and Begals had a tied game (13-13).

That game was pretty incredible last night. I couldn't believe it when Akers pulled his kick wide!

[DH1875]

I don't mean that to sound belittling in any way mind you! Ohio State's record this year is superb considering the turnaround from last year.

Urban Meyer has really left his stamp on that team and they've recovered brilliantly.


:hmmm::hmmm::hmmm:.

[NOLA]

2 guys talking in the studio now on the monday nigt bbc coverage :agree: at last something better than the annoying music

[Sylar]

Pittsburgh 16-13 Kansas City (OT)

AFC North

Baltimore 7-2
Pittsburgh 6-3
Cincinnati 4-5
Cleveland 2-7

AFC West

Denver 6-3
San Diego 4-5
Oakland 3-6
Kansas City 1-8

[Gatecrasher]

Pittsburgh 16-13 Kansas City (OT)

AFC North

Baltimore 7-2
Pittsburgh 6-3
Cincinnati 4-5
Cleveland 2-7

AFC West

Denver 6-3
San Diego 4-5
Oakland 3-6
Kansas City 1-8
have you got the new BCS Standings after Alabama got beat?

[Sylar]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bcs

Alabama are down to fourth with Kansas State topping the BCS rankings, followed by Oregon then Notre Dame.

[Gatecrasher]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bcs

Alabama are down to fourth with Kansas State topping the BCS rankings, followed by Oregon then Notre Dame.
Thanks TSSF

I was on a restrictive work Internet when i posted, Do you think Kansas can go all the way? I haven't seen them play though i hear their QB is top notch.

[Sylar]

Thanks TSSF

I was on a restrictive work Internet when i posted, Do you think Kansas can go all the way? I haven't seen them play though i hear their QB is top notch.

I'll be honest, I've no idea! I've hardly seen Michigan this year, let alone a lot of the other schools :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I'll be honest, I've no idea! I've hardly seen Michigan this year, let alone a lot of the other schools :greengrin


Is this what married life does to you? Stops you watching football?! :greengrin

[Sylar]

Is this what married life does to you? Stops you watching football?! :greengrin

With my wife, not likely! She loves football as much as me!

This is what trying to finish a PhD does to you - I'm frantically trying to finish so only allow myself one day off a week at the moment - that day is Sunday!

[HibsMax]

Pittsburgh 16-13 Kansas City (OT)

AFC North

Baltimore 7-2
Pittsburgh 6-3
Cincinnati 4-5
Cleveland 2-7

AFC West

Denver 6-3
San Diego 4-5
Oakland 3-6
Kansas City 1-8

Man, how bad is Matt Cassel? I benched Jamaal Charles but he did good last night and gives me a lot of confidence moving forwards but unless the Chiefs can sort out their QB situation then Charles' participation could be limited if they are constantly playing from behind.

[DH1875]

2 guys talking in the studio now on the monday nigt bbc coverage :agree: at last something better than the annoying music


Shame about the sets though :greengrin. The porn music used to do my nut in. Not because it was crap but because the Mrs would often wake up during the night shouting down the stairs to get that crap off :sairhead:.

[NOLA]

Shame about the sets though :greengrin. The porn music used to do my nut in. Not because it was crap but because the Mrs would often wake up during the night shouting down the stairs to get that crap off :sairhead:.
aye it was like some bad norwegian elevator music :agree: still surprised they managed to get Andy Dalton to cohost the show :greengrin

[DH1875]

Is this what married life does to you? Stops you watching football?! :greengrin

The wife's got more sense. Who wants to spend their weekend watching U-M :hi:


With my wife, not likely! She loves football as much as me!

This is what trying to finish a PhD does to you - I'm frantically trying to finish so only allow myself one day off a week at the moment - that day is Sunday!

Remember and keep the 24th free though. That way the wife will get to see a proper football team :wink:.

[Sylar]

According to reports, the Jessie mutiny against Tebow is well and truly underway!

[hibsbollah]

According to reports, the Jessie mutiny against Tebow is well and truly underway!

I feel sorry for Tebow. He's a unique talent, and despite his flaws took a poor Broncos team to the playoffs last season when he had no real right to. He just needs a coach and a system that works with him. Both Sanchez and Tebow have been undermined by the Jets organisation IMO, it's all a bit of a mess.

[Sylar]

I feel sorry for Tebow. He's a unique talent, and despite his flaws took a poor Broncos team to the playoffs last season when he had no real right to. He just needs a coach and a system that works with him. Both Sanchez and Tebow have been undermined by the Jets organisation IMO, it's all a bit of a mess.

I agree. It was a bad move for him especially as his alternative would have been to have remained in Denver and learned from one of the true greats of the game. He would maybe have sacrificed a year or so not playing regularly, but Peyton isn't going to be playing for much longer with his age/injury risk (though they said the same about Favre).

Instead, he's stuck in a thankless hole where the starting QB is nowhere near good enough to "mentor" him and evidently the Jets coaching staff aren't capable/interested/willing to try and develop him. It's a farce some of the positions he's been deployed in this season.

I still don't get the motivation behind signing him and I still don't get why he thought it was a good idea. He needs to get out of New York promptly as he's going to rot there whilst the Jets continue to back one of the poorest starting QBs in the league.

[Gatecrasher]

I feel sorry for Tebow. He's a unique talent, and despite his flaws took a poor Broncos team to the playoffs last season when he had no real right to. He just needs a coach and a system that works with him. Both Sanchez and Tebow have been undermined by the Jets organisation IMO, it's all a bit of a mess.


I agree. It was a bad move for him especially as his alternative would have been to have remained in Denver and learned from one of the true greats of the game. He would maybe have sacrificed a year or so not playing regularly, but Peyton isn't going to be playing for much longer with his age/injury risk (though they said the same about Favre).

Instead, he's stuck in a thankless hole where the starting QB is nowhere near good enough to "mentor" him and evidently the Jets coaching staff aren't capable/interested/willing to try and develop him. It's a farce some of the positions he's been deployed in this season.

I still don't get the motivation behind signing him and I still don't get why he thought it was a good idea. He needs to get out of New York promptly as he's going to rot there whilst the Jets continue to back one of the poorest starting QBs in the league.

I agree with both posts, He will be best leaving there and going somewhere where he will get some game time. IMO there are worse QB's than him going about

[James.]

First off, there's no way Tebow was staying in Denver - Elway, rightly, didn't rate him. Secondly, the Jets' issues this year run much deeper than the quarterback position. I still rate Sanchez and I feel under the right circumstances he can be a successful QB for us in the future. You don't take your team to two AFC championship games and 4 road playoff victories if you're one of the leagues poorest quarterbacks. Unfortunately his play and his confidence has been absolutely shot to bits by injuries to key players like Holmes and Keller, the ridiculous offensive packages that Sporano has brought in and this notion that Tebow should be on the field every few snaps too. The whole Tebow mess has been predictable and its obvious that he's only here under the whim of Woody Johnson.

[Haymaker]

Tebow is clearly not good enough - I will grant him the fact he did well in Denver briefly but a few good games doesnt make a Quarterback (look at Matt Cassel!) He had Kyle Orton ranked ahead of him in Denver!

He needs a lot of work but he isnt anywhere he can develop and also the media wont let him develop! This "Tebow-mania" is a big problem, every day I watch sports center and they will have some debate on Tebow as if the Jets are keeping a Peyton, Brady or Eli on the bench rather than a guy who threw for 22 yards!

He should move to Jacksonville and let the organisation build around him. I have to admit, the man is taking it all very well and appearing to just get on with work - I probably wouldnt be all smiles and be nice if I were in his shoes.

[James.]

Wee bit of fun for anyone who is interested. How many schools can you identify in this?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yo4dZmqJXs

[hibsbollah]

I did a little accumulator again for tomorrows games, I was astonished the Pats are NINE point favourites over the Colts:dunno: The way Luck is playing id expect a close game.

[Gatecrasher]

I did a little accumulator again for tomorrows games, I was astonished the Pats are NINE point favourites over the Colts:dunno: The way Luck is playing id expect a close game.
I'm sure the Pats will win but i'm not sure about the 9 points with their D.

Michigan just went 14-7 up on Iowa on ESPN America

[Gatecrasher]

28-10 to Michigan at HT.

Big Ten Championship game for the Wolverines? They will need to beat the Buckeyes first :greengrin

Update: Nice easy win for Michigan 42-17 over Iowa

[Gatecrasher]

Oregon and kansas lost last night leaving it open for Notre Dame to be number 1 and possibly Alabama in the championship game

[HibsMax]

I'm sure the Pats will win but i'm not sure about the 9 points with their D.

Michigan just went 14-7 up on Iowa on ESPN America

Secondary is bad but the run D is pretty good. Now with Talib, who knows? Hoping for big things.

[NOLA]

jaguars leading the texans 27-17 + the Browns beating the cowgirls 13 - 0 :greengrin

[James.]

Wow, Jacksonville are having some day! Another interception! Henne and Blackmon have been very impressive too. Good game going on in Detroit - despite some sloppy play you can't count out that Stafford-Megatron combo :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

nervy game but just got there in the end, What has happened to Crosby? he would make most of those in his sleep this time last year.

[James.]

What a play from Freeman! Bucs need a 2 point conversion to tie :thumbsup:

and they manage it!

Nice to see Indy putting New England in their place early - just like the good old days!

[Sylar]

What a play from Freeman! Bucs need a 2 point conversion to tie :thumbsup:

and they manage it!

Nice to see Indy putting New England in their place early - just like the good old days!

One win against a piss-poor Rams side and you're back crowing I see :wink:

Neither side look particularly great here but I did expect the Colts to leave here with a win.

[Sylar]

Lovely punt return from Edelman! 14-14 in Foxborough :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Talib comes up with the 6-pick! :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Patriots game is great so far!

[Sylar]

2 TD's and some big defensive contributions to start the second half!

Good TD by Edelman and then a superb strip recovery from Ninkovich to get us the ball back and allow Brady to find the Gronk for another :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

2 TD's and some big defensive contributions to start the second half!

Good TD by Edelman and then a superb strip recovery from Ninkovich to get us the ball back and allow Brady to find the Gronk for another :thumbsup:

Absolutely love Edelman, he will play any position and always gives his all. Great to see him get some TDs. :not worth

[Sylar]

Another 6-pick from Dennard this time :thumbsup:

Cruising early in the 4th quarter, 45-17.

I genuinely thought this would have been a close game!

[Sylar]

This is one of the most comprehensive performances I can remember from any Patriots side against the Colts.

We're obliterating Indy here - 52 points and still 9 minutes to go...

[Sylar]

Another turnover from Luck. He's looked really poor today, making some very bad decisions.

Brady rested for the last couple of minutes but in position and driving at Indy again. 59 is a franchise tying record - it would be nice to see us break 60!

[Haymaker]

Sadly, we didnt break 60 but what a game! :top marks

[NOLA]

Almost felt sorry for byron leftwich last night, he took some brutal hits from the ravens, I wouldn't be surprised if he's got injured now, 2 weeks + he gets to play baltimore again :) final score from beans field 13 - 10 ravens

[hibsbollah]

I did a little accumulator again for tomorrows games, I was astonished the Pats are NINE point favourites over the Colts:dunno: The way Luck is playing id expect a close game.

This is why bookies know best :doh:

[Sylar]

Buffalo 19-14 Miami
Atlanta 23-19 Arizona
Dallas 23-20 Cleveland (OT)
Green Bay 24-20 Detroit
Cincinnati 28-6 Kansas City
Washington 31-6 Philadelphia
Tampa Bay 27-21 Carolina (OT)
Houston 43-37 Jacksonville (OT)
NY Jets 27-13 St Louis
New Orleans 38-17 Oakland
Denver 30-23 San Diego
New England 59-24 Indianapolis
Baltimore 13-10 Pittsburgh

NFC East

NY Giants 6-4
Dallas 5-5
Washington 4-6
Philadelphia 3-7

NFC North

Chicago 7-2
Green Bay 7-3
Minnesota 6-4
Detroit 4-6

NFC South

Atlanta 9-1
Tampa Bay 6-4
New Orleans 5-5
Carolina 2-8

NFC West

San Francisco 6-2-1
Seattle 6-4-0
Arizona 4-6-0
St Louis 3-6-1

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

AFC East

New England 7-3
NY Jets 4-6
Buffalo 4-6
Miami 4-6

AFC North

Baltimore 8-2
Pittsburgh 6-4
Cincinnati 5-5
Cleveland 2-8

AFC South

Houston 9-1
Indianapolis 6-4
Tennessee 4-6
Jacksonville 1-9

AFC West

Denver 7-3
San Diego 4-6
Oakland 3-7
Kansas City 1-9

[DH1875]

Almost felt sorry for byron leftwich last night, he took some brutal hits from the ravens, I wouldn't be surprised if he's got injured now, 2 weeks + he gets to play baltimore again :) final score from beans field 13 - 10 ravens


Did you see their first drive? I was like, WTF when he ran it in. Game went down hill from there though and I crashed out before half time. Hadn't realized the Ravens D had gone so down hill and are as bad as the Steelers throw backs.

[James.]

Rutgers and Maryland off to the Big 10.

Another blow for the Big East. :rolleyes:

[NOLA]

Did you see their first drive? I was like, WTF when he ran it in. Game went down hill from there though and I crashed out before half time. Hadn't realized the Ravens D had gone so down hill and are as bad as the Steelers throw backs.
he kinda just fell into the endzone and looks like thats where he injured himself before getting smashed for the rest of the game :take that funny throwing action aswell, almost as bad as phillip rivers "pushing" the ball :agree:

[hibsbollah]

49ers dismantled the Bears last night 32-7.

Jason Campbell does NOT look like an NFL QB. Just like last season, Cutler going down injured at the runin to the playoffs..

[Gatecrasher]

49ers dismantled the Bears last night 32-7.

Jason Campbell does NOT look like an NFL QB. Just like last season, Cutler going down injured at the runin to the playoffs..

Good news as that moves Green Bay to the top of NFC north:thumbsup:

[NOLA]

49ers dismantled the Bears last night 32-7.

Jason Campbell does NOT look like an NFL QB. Just like last season, Cutler going down injured at the runin to the playoffs..
As good as the niners were, chicago were awful, the O-line were terrible and campbell should think about retiring he was that bad, Cutler is the heart of their team they should protect him better starting next game :)

[hibsbollah]

As good as the niners were, chicago were awful, the O-line were terrible and campbell should think about retiring he was that bad, Cutler is the heart of their team they should protect him better starting next game :)

There was all kinds of chat this season that Campbell was the best backup QBs in the league :dunno: I watched him against the Texans last week and the first half last night and he looked scared to be playing. Absolutely woeful.

[Sylar]

Some performance from San Francisco's defense last night. Still the best in the league IMO, despite their poor outing against St Louis last week.

We're going to be without the Gronk for a few weeks, after he broke his forearm at the end of the Colts game on Sunday night.

In terms of my fantasy team, Willis McGahee is also out for the next 6-8 weeks with a torn MCL. Wonderful...

[DarrenSQH]

New England looking pretty stupid by having one of their best players break an arm when they are 58-24 up with hardly anytime left.

Surely the starters should be out the game by then.

[Sylar]

New England looking pretty stupid by having one of their best players break an arm when they are 58-24 up with hardly anytime left.

Surely the starters should be out the game by then.

Our starters were pretty much out of the game by that point. Brady and Welker had sat out the previous series and he only came in for the extra point. Gronk had sat out the previous plays also but went in to block on the extra point as he always does. Things like the field-goal unit don't have a wealth of backups and because they're on the field for so little time, I doubt anyone other than these guys practice the drills as the roster is pretty set here.

Thankfully Aaron Hernandez is scheduled to return for the game against the Jets on Friday morning but we'll definitely miss the big guy!

[hibsbollah]

Leagues best TE injured, so you bring in another probowler to replace him. Not bad.

[DarrenSQH]

Leagues best TE injured, so you bring in another probowler to replace him. Not bad.

The leagues best tight end will still be playing in the superdome on sunday night.

[HibsMax]

The leagues best tight end will still be playing in the superdome on sunday night.

The one with 562 yards and 8 touchdowns, or the one with 748 yards and 10 touchdowns? In both these stats and fantasy terms, the best TE in the league is not playing this week (unless Hernandez is at 100%).

[DarrenSQH]

The one with 562 yards and 8 touchdowns, or the one with 748 yards and 10 touchdowns? In both these stats and fantasy terms, the best TE in the league is not playing this week (unless Hernandez is at 100%).


Jimmy has been Injured this season, He missed 1 game totally and got hurt on the first play against San Diego so has basically missed 2 full games. If we look again in 2 weeks it will give a better suggestion on who's stats are better this season.

For a guys who is going into his 4th full year of football ever, i think he looks set to be the greatest TE of all time.

[Sylar]

Jimmy has been Injured this season, He missed 1 game totally and got hurt on the first play against San Diego so has basically missed 2 full games. If we look again in 2 weeks it will give a better suggestion on who's stats are better this season.

For a guys who is going into his 4th full year of football ever, i think he looks set to be the greatest TE of all time.

This is Gronkowski's third season (second full season) of professional football and he's already amassed 2621 receiving yards with 37 TDs. He also has a 2 yard rushing TD and missed a few games at the end of last season owing to injury.

At the same career stage, Graham has amassed 2228 receiving yards with 24 TDs.

They're both exceptional TEs and it's a bit like the Messi/Ronaldo argument. Rather than quibble over the slight statistical differential between them, let's just agree that they're both going to set the league alight and enjoy them :greengrin

[DarrenSQH]

This is Gronkowski's third season (second full season) of professional football and he's already amassed 2621 receiving yards with 37 TDs. He also has a 2 yard rushing TD and missed a few games at the end of last season owing to injury.

At the same career stage, Graham has amassed 2228 receiving yards with 24 TDs.

They're both exceptional TEs and it's a bit like the Messi/Ronaldo argument. Rather than quibble over the slight statistical differential between them, let's just agree that they're both going to set the league alight and enjoy them :greengrin

I would agree on that. They are the Messi/Ronaldo of the TE position.

Jimmy Grahams back story is truly amazing though.


Most of the public is only recently becoming aware of the story of Jimmy Graham. I find this very unfortunate, but true. Graham is a tight end for the New Orleans Saints football team. As of this writing, he is the leading tight end in the NFL in terms of receptions and touchdowns. But most importantly, he is proving to be a true “baller” in the game of life!

Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, this 24-year-old has scored big both on and off the field. Just imagine, at the age of 11, being put in a parent’s car and then being dropped off at an orphanage.

Well, unfortunately for Graham, he doesn’t have to imagine—this was his life. Graham recounts the story of him being in the backseat of a van with his housemates from the orphanage and being beaten until his eyes were swollen shut. He called his mother and asked her to pick him up and she simply hung up the phone. Ouch!

After bouncing around from house to house, he was eventually taken into the home of his future adoptive mother, Becky Vinson during his high school years.

According to Graham, he and his biological mother are “slowly rebuilding a relationship, but it’s moving very slowly… I told her that I forgive her, but I won’t forget.”

Graham is a better man than me. I’m very impressed with the way he presents himself on TV. But, his attitude towards his mother goes to the type of character he has. Isn’t it a shame that more people are aware of Beyoncé’s pregnancy than Graham’s story?

Graham, who now stands 6’6” and 260 pounds, earned a basketball scholarship to attend the University of Miami (commonly referred to as “The U”). He played football in his last year of school (along with four years of basketball) and graduated in 2009 with a double major in marketing and management. He then enrolled in graduate school so he could play one year of football. During the 2010 NFL draft, Graham was picked by the New Orleans Saints in the third round (95th overall pick) and signed to a four year, $ 2.5 million contract.

There’s a lot more to this story, but because of space constraints, there is not enough room to write about everything; but just Google his name and you can read all the details of this fascinating person (or watch ESPN’s profile below). So, the next time you hear or read a negative story about a professional athlete, just think about Michael Vick or Jimmy Graham. Most professional athletes are good, upstanding citizens. Don’t allow the media to cloud your views because of a few bad apples.

Jimmy Graham’s story makes you cry, makes you angry, and makes you joyful. You can’t help but cry when you think of the traumatic experience he suffered at the age of 11. You can’t help but be angry at how an adult and a mother could subject her own child to such a life-altering situation. But, you can’t help but be joyful about how an 11-year-old, traumatized kid could develop into such a wonderful, marvelous person!

This story is not about sports, it’s about life. We all have faced or will face our own traumatic situation(s) in our life. How we respond will determine the quality of our life.
There are not many people who I really want to meet in life, but Jimmy Graham is definitely one. I want to know how he went from failing grades, to a basketball scholarship to a very prominent university (with a double major in marketing and management), finished in four years, then enrolled in graduate school so he could play one year of football, and then to excel on the professional level in the sport. All this while overcoming the trauma of his youth.

Jimmy Graham, your life is truly a touchdown. Whether you know it or not, you have already won the Super Bowl of life!

Watch ESPN’s profile of Jimmy Graham below:



The clip is here, http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7140597

It reminds me a bit of the blind side but at least michael oher was adopted by a rich family and not one living in a trailer park.

[NOLA]

I saw the Jimmy Graham story last year, truly heart wrenching and heart warmming in equal measures,good to see him succeeding, could easily have turned into a bad lad but good luck to him :)
just watched it again on youtube, he's worth more than $98 dollars now :)

[Gatecrasher]

Remember its Thanksgiving so there are some nfl games on tonight

[Sylar]

Remember its Thanksgiving so there are some nfl games on tonight

Indeed, Happy Thanksgiving one and all :thumbsup:

Turkey roast for the wife and I with a bottle of red, followed by her homemade pumpkin pie and back to back football.

Houston @ Detroit - 5.30pm
Washington @ Dallas - 9.25pm
New England @ NY Jets - 1.20am

[Calvin]

Just bought the two game package for the Wembley games this year. No better way to mark Thanksgiving than with football tickets!

[James.]

Happy Pats-Spanking Day folks! :wink:

[HibsMax]

With Gronk out I think the Jets have a chance of keeping this game within 2 or 3 scores. ;-)

[Sylar]

I'm never confident of us going into the Meadowlands and as poor as the Jessies have looked this year, I'm not confident tonight either.

Also not 100% sure I'll be awake come KO :greengrin

[DarrenSQH]

The best thursday of the year!

Hoping for Texans, Skins and Jets wins.

[HibsMax]

I'm never confident of us going into the Meadowlands and as poor as the Jessies have looked this year, I'm not confident tonight either.

Also not 100% sure I'll be awake come KO :greengrin

I'm confident about winning every game. The way I see it, if we can't beat the Jets on the road then what chance do we have against Houston in the playoffs? I don't mean to sound like we are going to win the SB but that's the goal almost every year and that's where I set my sights.

[HibsMax]

The best thursday of the year!

Hoping for Texans, Skins and Jets wins.

Strangely enough, in my yahoo pro pickem I want exactly the opposite results. :)

[Sylar]

I'd like to see a Lions, Redskins and Patriots win...

Which probably means it will be a Houston, Dallas and Jessie treble :greengrin

[Sylar]

I'm confident about winning every game. The way I see it, if we can't beat the Jets on the road then what chance do we have against Houston in the playoffs? I don't mean to sound like we are going to win the SB but that's the goal almost every year and that's where I set my sights.

We struggled on the road against Seattle, Baltimore and Arizona - that's already cause for worry if we manage to get into the playoffs (which I think we will).

Games against this lot are akin to the "derby" in football. Form really does go out the window and they nearly managed to upset us in Foxborough.

Homefield advantage, hatred and nothing to lose - the Jessies will be a different team tonight to the one which has rolled over the past couple of months.

[DarrenSQH]

Strangely enough, in my yahoo pro pickem I want exactly the opposite results. :)

I just went for my picks based on whats the best outcomes for the Saints playoff chances.

In the final game i was just picking jets as they are green and white and the patriots have england in their name. Childish i know.

[Haymaker]

Turkey roast for the wife and I with a bottle of red, followed by her homemade pumpkin pie and back to back football.



Red wine with Turkey?!

Hoping for an winner tonight, The Gronk is a massive blow but he isnt the sole reason we are where we are. If Brady is on his game tonight then it is ours.


FTJ!

[hibsbollah]

Red wine with Turkey?!

Hoping for an winner tonight, The Gronk is a massive blow but he isnt the sole reason we are where we are. If Brady is on his game tonight then it is ours.


FTJ!

Good call by TSSF in my opinion. Turkey especially with all those berry flavours of a tgiving dinner, is quite a strong flavour so it can be paired nicely with a soft red (Napa Valley Pinot Noir would be an inspired choice) :nerd:

Texans, Redskins, Patriots for me.

[Haymaker]

Good call by TSSF in my opinion. Turkey is quite a strong flavour so it can be paired nicely with a soft red (Napa Valley Pinot Noir would be an inspired choice) :nerd:

I have always followed the White = White Red = Red pairing philosophy myself. But then again, I am a lager man at heart! :agree:

[hibsbollah]

I have always followed the White = White Red = Red pairing philosophy myself. But then again, I am a lager man at heart! :agree:

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale :aok:

[HibsMax]

I drink what I feel like drinking. :-)

[Sylar]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale :aok:

Ever tried anything from the Anchor Brewery in San Francisco? They make some lovely beers which are quite similar to Sierra Nevada :agree:

I've discovered a few decent American beers lately - I used to think that the likes of Budweiser, Miller, Coors etc were indicative of the quality of beer in America but there are some really nice ones out there! Brooklyn is my personal favourite right now and our local bar have it on tap!

I generally have red wine with turkey - more of a Christmas tradition but no work tomorrow, so a wee luxury! 2006 Bordeaux tonight and it's lovely!

[HibsMax]

BMC (Bud, Miller, Coors) probably make up 99% of beer sales but there are hundreds to choose from. Literally. And now I make my own. :-)

[hibsbollah]

Ever tried anything from the Anchor Brewery in San Francisco? They make some lovely beers which are quite similar to Sierra Nevada :agree:

I've discovered a few decent American beers lately - I used to think that the likes of Budweiser, Miller, Coors etc were indicative of the quality of beer in America but there are some really nice ones out there! Brooklyn is my personal favourite right now and our local bar have it on tap!

I generally have red wine with turkey - more of a Christmas tradition but no work tomorrow, so a wee luxury! 2006 Bordeaux tonight and it's lovely!

Anchor Steam beer's lovely :agree: It used to be that Anchor was the only decent american 'craft' beer you could get in the UK but theres loads of good ones now.

[Sylar]

TD Lions!

[Haymaker]

Brooklyn Lager is my favourite but Blue Moon and Samuel Adams are tasty! :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

TD Texans

I hope Houston win as that will put the Lions away for good this season :agree:

[Sylar]

TD Lions.

I'll take more Lions' TDs if we get to see the Detroit fan in the yellow top dancing again :greengrin

[Sylar]

Level again but Detroit storming down towards the Texans end zone again.

Been a very quick first half!

[Gatecrasher]

Level again but Detroit storming down towards the Texans end zone again.

Been a very quick first half!
Its flew in :agree:

[Sylar]

Lions up 21-14.

What a catch from Megatron!

[DarrenSQH]

Enjoyed that half. Are we getting the usual daft halftime show?

[Gatecrasher]

Controversial

[Sylar]

Wow. What a huge mistake by the officials in the Lions game.

TD Texans but it should have been 3rd down around 80 yards further back up the field.

Jim Schwarz then makes a huge mistake and throws the challenge flag, thus resulting in the play not being reviewed.

[Sylar]

No wonder the Lions fans are spewing...

It's clear as day!

[Sylar]

Detroit go 3 and out. The team and sidelines still looked scrambled.

[Gatecrasher]

24-24 now, if the Lions don't settle they will end up losing the game.

[Calvin]

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is still one of, if not THE best beers I have ever tasted. Working for BrewDog, as I do, I have encountered quite a few Anchor tap takeovers in our bars so and quite familiar with the beers. While I like Anchor Steam, Liberty Ale is a beer I buy whenever I can. Brekle's Brown is decent and Old Foghorn is good (as far as a Barleywine goes!) Rogue and Flying Dog are another two breweries I buy whenever I can. I have quite mixed feeling on Brooklyn but still appreciate them as far superior to pretty much everything on mainstream sale.

I just got home at the start of the 4th quarter so am geared up for the rest of the night. One of our American regulars brought in some pumpkin pie. First time I have tasted it and I am mightily impressed.

[Sylar]

Redskins looking comfortable, Cowgirls looking woeful.

Edit: 100 pages!

[Gatecrasher]

100th Page well done everyone :hibees

The Cowboys suck!

[Haymaker]

Cowboys need to bring back Aikman, Smith and Irvin! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

What the bloody hell has happened to Goskowski?! Two missed in two games... Not like him at all!

[Haymaker]

Greene coughs up the ball and Brady gives it to Vereen for an 83 yard touchdown. :thumbsup:

14-0 with 9 to play in the 2nd.

Wilfork then slams a Lineman into Sanchez who drops it for Gregory to run back for a TOUCHDOWN!

21-0 in the 2nd!

Jets turn over AGAIN after the kick off for Edelman to score!

28-0! 8:51 to play in the SECOND!

[Calvin]

At 28-0 I'm calling it quits. I did enjoy the Redskins-Cowboys game though!

[Haymaker]

At 28-0 I'm calling it quits. I did enjoy the Redskins-Cowboys game though!

But you might miss "Tebow Time" happening... And by that I mean another turnover! :greengrin
:aok::thumbsup:

Brady throws deep to Edelman unmanned for another touchdown! 35-0 with 3:08 left before the half!

35 - 3 at the half.

[Haymaker]

Jessies score a TD but ruled incomplete in the endzone! :na na:

Goal line stand by the Patriots on 4 & goal from the 1!

Safety given up by New England for a bloody chopblock! 35-5 with 6:47 in the 3rd.

Powell in for a rushing TD, 35 - 12 with 4:41 in the 3rd.

Brady runs in from the sneak for another Patriots TD! 42-12 with 12 to play for in the 4th.

[Haymaker]

1st play from the kick off and Denard strips the ball and Ninkovich recovers! :thumbsup:

Ridley runs in for ANOTHER touchdown! :faf::faf:

49-12! Will we break the 50 barrier AGAIN? :greengrin

Jets TD with 2:21 left on the clock. 49-19.

[Haymaker]

49-19 Final. :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

I went to sleep about half way through the 3rd of the cowboys game, and didn't think they would make any sort of Comeback!
Also see the Jets are still struggling.

[Sylar]

Well, the Jessies can probably start taking it easy and focus on next year - priority number one is to show Sanchez the door. He is easily the worst QB we've come up against this year and the amount of turnovers he had last night were unbelievable. What was he doing when he just ran headfirst into his own lineman before falling down on his arse and dropping the ball?!

Our defense were exceptional last night - we forced fumbles, covered the pass well and got some big turnovers when it mattered. 3 TDs in 53 seconds during the 2nd quarter was quite unbelievable.

And what more can be said about the man himself - Tom Brady passed for 323 yards and 3 TDs and rushed 5 yards for 1, (resulting in 31 fantasy points) and takes his record against the Jets to 17-4. That was also BBs 200th win as head coach.

Tired this morning but very pleased :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

if your skint like me and spending this weekend in ESPN America have a couple of NCAA games on tonight

[Sylar]

if your skint like me and spending this weekend in ESPN America have a couple of NCAA games on tonight

Not to mention The Game on Saturday, which should perk DH up after last night

Quite fancy OSU will destroy us, though we've looked a better team since we ditched Denard mid-way through the season!

I've not seen OSU much this season but their record speaks for itself. Quite interested to see how Gator-esque their offense is.

[Gatecrasher]

Not to mention The Game on Saturday, which should perk DH up after last night

Quite fancy OSU will destroy us, though we've looked a better team since we ditched Denard mid-way through the season!

I've not seen OSU much this season but their record speaks for itself. Quite interested to see how Gator-esque their offense is.

That QB you guys have looks pretty good though. The buckeyes will be a tough game though

[Sylar]

That QB you guys have looks pretty good though. The buckeyes will be a tough game though

He is decent but has a lot to learn. I don't know if Denard has just been found out as a poor QB now that his running weapon has become well known. Some of his decision making has been awful, but Gardener has slotted in nicely and has improved us a bit.

I don't give us any hope down there at all. I wouldn't have given us any hope had it been at in Ann Arbor either in all honesty but I'll watch regardless.

[DarrenSQH]

The Sanchez play was the funniest thing i ever saw. Run facefirst into your own O Linemans ass and then fumble the ball.

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/3754073/stillbetterthancassel.0_cinema_400.0.gif

[hibsbollah]

The Sanchez play was the funniest thing i ever saw. Run facefirst into your own O Linemans ass and then fumble the ball.

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/3754073/stillbetterthancassel.0_cinema_400.0.gif

Sorry Jets fans but

:hilarious :hilarious :hilarious

That is just magic

[DH1875]

Not to mention The Game on Saturday, which should perk DH up after last night

Quite fancy OSU will destroy us, though we've looked a better team since we ditched Denard mid-way through the season!

I've not seen OSU much this season but their record speaks for itself. Quite interested to see how Gator-esque their offense is.

You'd think. Bloody 3 o'clock kick-offs on a Saturday :greengrin:brickwall means I'm gonna miss the game. Quick question for you, what's the script with the schedule for the season. Never really paid much attention to it but jut realized we've only played 4 games away from the shoe this year :confused:.

[Sylar]

You'd think. Bloody 3 o'clock kick-offs on a Saturday :greengrin:brickwall means I'm gonna miss the game. Quick question for you, what's the script with the schedule for the season. Never really paid much attention to it but jut realized we've only played 4 games away from the shoe this year :confused:.

I think it's done by negotiation for the different schools but for the schools we face regularly (you guys, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Nebraska etc) it's an alternating basis.

I guess you'll probably have more road games next year in that instance. We've had a pretty balanced split this year of home and road games.

I'm not going to ER tomorrow. Far too much to do and don't fancy passing on this norovirus to those who would have the misfortune of being around me in the stadium :greengrin

Plus, after last week at Dens, I'm officially and jinx and have henceforth been banned from future matches by TQM and cocopops1875 :greengrin

[Sylar]

Well, here we go. Everyone expects an OSU win so we've nothing to lose today.

OSU defense will be hard to break down and we have far too many holes in our defense so I fancy this might not even be close.

It's a good weekend for matchups with rivalries all over the place. South Carolina @ Clemson, Florida @ Florida State, Oregon @ Oregon State, Michigan @ OSU, Georgie @ Georgia Tech....

[Sylar]

This could be a rout.

Conceded a TD in the opening minute and a half, turn the ball over in our first possession and get backed up on a blocking penalty to start our second.

Edit: Roundtree with the TD for Michigan!

[Sylar]

Good stop by our defense but Ohio's penalties killed them in that drive.

Get the FG so 10-7.

[Sylar]

Pass interference your arse Mr Official!

[Sylar]

Justice that we recovered the punt there after having a first down stolen.

[Sylar]

Touchdown Wolverines! :thumbsup:

Michigan 14-10 Ohio

[Sylar]

Officials making a few bad calls.

Quite an obvious facemask penalty which should have been called against us there and wasn't.

Closer than I thought it would be....so far!

[Sylar]

Quite clearly short but I'm willing to bet they'll call that a TD.

[Sylar]

****ing joke.

One angle was absolutely conclusive that he was down at the half yard line. Typical officiating in the latrine.

[Gatecrasher]

just back from the Hibs game 21-17 so far