NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[hibsbollah]

Bonkers. 38-33 Denver and still in the 3rd quarter. Can't stay awake though:yawn:

[Sylar]

Manning throws an INT and Dallas have the ball back as we start the 4th :agree:

[hibsbollah]

Wow. Cowboys lead. This is like basketball:greengrin

[Sylar]

I'd just like to say a huge 'f*** you' to Jason Witten - he's been a fantasy enigma since week 1!!! :rolleyes:

[hibsbollah]

I'd just like to say a huge 'f*** you' to Jason Witten - he's been a fantasy enigma since week 1!!! :rolleyes:

You think that's bad? I've had the Broncos D since week 1:rolleyes:

[Sylar]

You think that's bad? I've had the Broncos D since week 1:rolleyes:

At least they should get some points next week :greengrin

[Sylar]

502 passing yards and 4 TDs (so far) from Romo...who was ridiculing the potential trade of Romo through the week?! :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Dallas might win this.

[Sylar]

Romo is at 43 fantasy points for the week and probably isn't done yet....and he's sitting on someone's bench :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Romo is at 43 fantasy points for the week and probably isn't done yet....and he's sitting on someone's bench :greengrin
Loch Ness monsters :greengrin. They are still winning though

[Sylar]

Looking like OT might be possible - work won't be fun tomorrow if that's the case :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Looking like OT might be possible - work won't be fun tomorrow if that's the case :greengrin
Dallas just blew it.

[Sylar]

Romo with 506 passing yards, 7 rushing yards, 5 TD passes and he STILL finds a way to choke :greengrin

Great game. Now bed...

[Calvin]

I feel bad for Romo. Just ruined the game of his life. What a match.

[Sylar]

I feel bad for Romo. Just ruined the game of his life. What a match.

Did you see his wife in the stands?! Hard to feel bad for him :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Chiefs are 5-0? Never really thought that would happen.

[NOLA]

houston giving the 49rs an easy game, shaub throwing 2 nasty interceptions

[Gatecrasher]

Oaklands game in the 3rd quarter, might as well start my week watching some nfl :cb

[Sergio sledge]

Loch Ness monsters :greengrin. They are still winning though

I almost went for Romo as his matchup this week looked better than Brees, but wasn't wanting to risk it with his tendency to throw interceptions.... I hope Hibsbollah regrets not making the trade I proposed :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I almost went for Romo as his matchup this week looked better than Brees, but wasn't wanting to risk it with his tendency to throw interceptions.... I hope Hibsbollah regrets not making the trade I proposed :greengrin

:greengrin Romo had a great night but if you want Marshawn you'll have to give up a bit more...

[Gatecrasher]

have to admit that was quite odd coming into work and spending my first hour watching NFL lol. Hopefully the A's become a regular in the MLB Play offs :whistle:

[Gatecrasher]

The raiders are rumoured to have released Matt Flynn, i would like to see him back at GB.

[Sylar]

The raiders are rumoured to have released Matt Flynn, i would like to see him back at GB.

Odds on him going to the Jags?

[Gatecrasher]

Odds on him going to the Jags?
He's better than what they have.

[Haymaker]

Jets pretty lucky so far. Blocked a punt and some juggled catches.

[Haymaker]

Seriously, is there any point in kick offs anymore? Its always touchbacks or so it seems. Might as well just start on the 20.

[NOLA]

Jets up 17-7 :cb something for the D to hang onto, failcons are pony :thumbsup:

[NOLA]

Jets won in the bubbadome 30-28 :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Wow - did not see that one coming! Only seen the highlights but the Jets deserving of their win. Smith had an outstanding night :agree:

[Haymaker]

Raiders are coming over next year at Wembley.

[Sylar]

Raiders are coming over next year at Wembley.

Up to 3 games next year as Oakland, Atlanta and Jacksonville all coming over! :thumbsup:

[NOLA]

Julio Jones out for the season, big blow for atlanta, roddy white also banged up, steven jackson hasnt contributed much, leaves Tony Gonzalez as the main threat, season over already for them id say, shame :wink:

[DarrenSQH]

Julio Jones out for the season, big blow for atlanta, roddy white also banged up, steven jackson hasnt contributed much, leaves Tony Gonzalez as the main threat, season over already for them id say, shame :wink:

Hearts bottom of the league.
Falcons 1-4 with no players.

If carlsberg did seasons for rivals!

I can't believe the saints are 4 games ahead of the division after 5 weeks.

Another win on Sunday would be big for us.

[Haymaker]

Anyone going to the 49ers game? Just got tickets.

[Calvin]

Anyone going to the 49ers game? Just got tickets.

Going of course. Not particularly enthused about the game though!

[Haymaker]

Going of course. Not particularly enthused about the game though!

Cool, .net pre game boozing?

[Sylar]

Hearts bottom of the league.
Falcons 1-4 with no players.

If carlsberg did seasons for rivals!

I can't believe the saints are 4 games ahead of the division after 5 weeks.

Another win on Sunday would be big for us.

I wouldn't worry about anything other than winning as we don't have the personnel to beat anyone right now.

I'm amazed to see NFL.com have the Saints defense projected to score -4.60 points this weekend - who exactly on the New England offense do they think is going to inflict damage?! :confused:

[hibsbollah]

Brandon Marshall is wearing bright green shoes in tonights game, to draw attention to mental illness, which he is struggling with. Pretty brave to be so open about it in perhaps the most unsympathetic environment imaginable :aok: (and im not just saying that cos hes the star of my fantasy team so far :greengrin
The Giants will be 0-6 tomorrow morning, what a turnaround...

[hibsbollah]

I wouldn't worry about anything other than winning as we don't have the personnel to beat anyone right now.

I'm amazed to see NFL.com have the Saints defense projected to score -4.60 points this weekend - who exactly on the New England offense do they think is going to inflict damage?! :confused:

I guess this is what Pats fans do; relentlessly talk yourselves down knowing you're going to keep winning anyway because you've got Brady pulling the strings..... :greengrin

Your defense is looking pretty good from what ive seen, especially against the pass, which you'll need against New Orleans. Should be a good game, im hoping to stay up for it.:zzzzz!:

[Haymaker]

We might have a good D but we have no one to catch the ball!

Having said that... We might unleash The Gronk this weekend according to reports.

[Calvin]

Cool, .net pre game boozing?

Sounds good to me! None of the pubs round Wembley are much kop though so we usually drink in town before heading for the tube.

[Haymaker]

Sounds good to me! None of the pubs round Wembley are much kop though so we usually drink in town before heading for the tube.

Im heading up from south london so central is great.

[Calvin]

Im heading up from south london so central is great.

I honestly don't remember the end of last years game so went to the game a couple of weeks ago completely sober. It worked as it was genuinely a good match but I feel that seeing the poor wee jags get pumped may well require some imbibition.

[Calvin]

I'm off work tomorrow and have just stumbled upon the last of my Glastonbury stock of Punk IPA so gonna see out this game. I'm predicting Giants 6-31 Bears.

[Sylar]

I guess this is what Pats fans do; relentlessly talk yourselves down knowing you're going to keep winning anyway because you've got Brady pulling the strings..... :greengrin

Your defense is looking pretty good from what ive seen, especially against the pass, which you'll need against New Orleans. Should be a good game, im hoping to stay up for it.:zzzzz!:

It's not pessimism per se bollah - I just can't see what Brady can really do. We don't have any healthy receivers and the ones we do have, have had serious problems catching the ball this year.

We also have no running game with both Vereen and Ridley injured and Blount/Bolden haven't exactly stepped up.

Our defense has looked good this year, which is a marked contrast in fortunes from last season.

Very glad after last night that I did indeed ditch Eli :greengrin

[Calvin]

I genuinely can't properly express my thoughts and feelings regarding tonight's news about Adrian Peterson's son. Inhuman. Sickening.

[Sylar]

Indeed Calvin - absolutely horrible news for him and his family. 2 years old FFS...

Peterson has said he'll still be playing Sunday but I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't see him again for a few weeks - nor would anybody blame him!

[Haymaker]

So sad.

[Sergio sledge]

Horrific news. What an absolute tragedy.

[hibsbollah]

I hope AP gets the help he needs. Tragic.

[DarrenSQH]

Heartache seems to follow AP. Such a shame.

[Gatecrasher]

That's sickening, was there a motive?

[NOLA]

It's not pessimism per se bollah - I just can't see what Brady can really do. We don't have any healthy receivers and the ones we do have, have had serious problems catching the ball this year.

We also have no running game with both Vereen and Ridley injured and Blount/Bolden haven't exactly stepped up.

Our defense has looked good this year, which is a marked contrast in fortunes from last season.

Very glad after last night that I did indeed ditch Eli :greengrin

last i checked Gronk will be back on sunday, you have Edelman whos having a good year, 2 young deep ball threats in Thompkins and Dobson, pretty sure Brady will find one of those open on sunday, your D doesnt give up much and neither does ours (yet) personally see the game being a low scoring affair, 20-13, i think the gamechanger is the weather conditions in Boston Sunday, anyway get it right ****ing up yous :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Anyone watching the Oklahoma v Texas game? it's been a good one so far :agree:

[Sylar]

Watched a wee bit of it but have been watching USF @ UConn which has been poor so far...

[Gatecrasher]

Watched a wee bit of it but have been watching USF @ UConn which has been poor so far...
Texas win! Georgia also lose! A couple of big results right there. Now watching Florida @ LSU. Michigan against Penn ST in about an hour.

[NOLA]

Texas win! Georgia also lose! A couple of big results right there. Now watching Florida @ LSU. Michigan against Penn ST in about an hour.
mike the tiger in attendance :greengrin

[Sylar]

3 and out followed by Gardner throwing an INT. Going to be a long evening...

[Sylar]

THAT is how you reply! Superb pass from Gardner to Funchess :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Penn State go for it on 4th and 1 on their own 30 and don't get it :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Penn State go for it on 4th and 1 on their own 30 and don't get it :thumbsup:
Really? That's nuts.
clemson struggling against Boston

[Sylar]

Really? That's nuts.
clemson struggling against Boston

Did bugger all with it. Far too many mistakes being made by both sides for this to be enjoyable so far.

Michigan 10-7 Penn State

[Sylar]

The one thing I will say so far - our defense has been absolutely outstanding :agree:

[Sylar]

Gardner with the sublime then the ridiculous. Facing 3rd and 11 and he runs for 12 yards for the 1st. He then throws a simple INT under very little pressure and Penn State score again. Second time we've handed them a TD.

[Gatecrasher]

Gardner with the sublime then the ridiculous. Facing 3rd and 11 and he runs for 12 yards for the 1st. He then throws a simple INT under very little pressure and Penn State score again. Second time we've handed them a TD.
Michigan turn the ball over quite a lot.
boston 14-10 against Clemson

[Sylar]

Michigan turn the ball over quite a lot.
boston 14-10 against Clemson

2nd time already today and it should have been 3 had Gardner not recovered his own fumble.

[Gatecrasher]

I thought we were going to get 3 shocks today but Clemson 24-14 up now, also it's 17-6 to LSU

[Sylar]

Boy did we need that to get the 3rd quarter underway.

[Haymaker]

4th overtime?!

[Gatecrasher]

Aw man you lost in OT.

Boy did we need that to get the 3rd quarter underway.

[Sylar]

I feel asleep through the 3rd quarter but from the highlights, it was a hell of a game! Shame we lost out in the end but on the road against Penn State is never easy.

[Gatecrasher]

Tough game so far V The Ravens

[James.]

Tough game so far V The Ravens

Nice catch from Nelson there to give the Packers a chance before half time. Watching Redzone today as the Jets - Steelers game has been pretty dire.

[Gatecrasher]

Nice catch from Nelson there to give the Packers a chance before half time. Watching Redzone today as the Jets - Steelers game has been pretty dire.
Other than a Lacy run its about the best Offensive play of the game lol.

[Gatecrasher]

a total peach of a TD, Rodgers to Nelson

[Sylar]

a total peach of a TD, Rodgers to Nelson

Terrible coverage from Baltimore but great spot and arm from Rodgers. I just wish Cobb had been on the receiving end :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Terrible coverage from Baltimore but great spot and arm from Rodgers. I just wish Cobb had been on the receiving end :greengrin
Cobbs Injured

[Gatecrasher]

easy win :cb

[Haymaker]

Peyton didnt take long!

[Sylar]

Peyton didnt take long!

I'm fully expecting the Broncos to surpass the 60 point mark today :agree:

[Sylar]

NOLA - THAT is why I have no faith in our offense. Our receivers couldn't catch a ****ing cold.

[Gatecrasher]

I'm fully expecting the Broncos to surpass the 60 point mark today :agree:
nah, I think they will have the subs on for most of the second half and that will slow things down a bit.

[Sylar]

What the actual **** was that?!?! :rolleyes:

[Haymaker]

What the actual **** was that?!?! :rolleyes:

Im at work... That bad?

[Gatecrasher]

Im at work... That bad?
it was :agree:

They tried a trick special teams play that nearly resulted in a turn over in their own red zone.

[Sylar]

Im at work... That bad?

Saints go 3 and out and punt it, Edelman gathers around the 25 and as the Saints hunt him down, he attempts to throw the ball across the field to Talib, resulting in a loose ball in open play which thankfully Talib recovered.

Absolutely bizarre call.

[Haymaker]

Bloody hell.

[Sylar]

Saints 7-3 New England.

So it begins...

[James.]

TD! Patriots doing a good job of keeping Graham covered - pity they can't cover the rest of the Saints offense :greengrin

[James.]

Another INT for Palmer! It's depressing to see a player like Larry Fitzgerald wasted on a team like the Cardinals!

[Haymaker]

Another INT for Palmer! It's depressing to see a player like Larry Fitzgerald wasted on a team like the Cardinals!

Same with Gonzalez at Atlanta. Wasted all that time in Kansas and Atlanta.

[Sylar]

Welcome back Steven Ridley!

Saints 7-10 Patriots

[James.]

Fitzgerald responds to me benching him this week! That's the way to please the gaffer! :agree:

[Sylar]

Larry Fitzgerald with a monster TD :greengrin

[Sylar]

Fitzgerald responds to me benching him this week! That's the way to please the gaffer! :agree:

I've chucked in the white flag already - my team have been horrible for the past 3 weeks now :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I've chucked in the white flag already - my team have been horrible for the past 3 weeks now :greengrin

Dont give up yet Scott, you're playing me. Plenty of time for me to throw this away!

[Sylar]

Dont give up yet Scott, you're playing me. Plenty of time for me to throw this away!

It's already over - Thompkins/Boldin aren't involved - I'll do well to cross the 50 point mark this week :greengrin

Ridley again with the TD :thumbsup:

17-7 New England

[Haymaker]

It's already over - Thompkins/Boldin aren't involved - I'll do well to cross the 50 point mark this week :greengrin

Ridley again with the TD :thumbsup:

17-7 New England

I made the big decision to bench Kaepernick for Cutler this week... Looks like I was correct in doing so! :cb

[Haymaker]

Jags are back within 2...

[Sylar]

Saints can feel aggrieved there - that should have been a NZ infraction against us :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Pats running the ball well.

[Sylar]

What a contrast from last week.

[Sylar]

17-17

Saints with momentum as Talib leaves the game :rolleyes:

[Sylar]

That was some hit on Amendola...

[NOLA]

its gonna come down to the last play of the game i feel, is that amendola out injured again?:greengrin

[Sylar]

its gonna come down to the last play of the game i feel, is that amendola out injured again?:greengrin

I'm sure he'll let us know once his mind reconnects to his body :greengrin

He didn't have a clue where he was when he got back up!

[Haymaker]

Massive hit on Amendola. Wow.

[Sylar]

Such a ****ing predictable series! Try throwing the ball Tom, eh? :rolleyes:

[Sylar]

Surprised that stood up.

24-23 Saints.

[Sylar]

Another stupid decision from Belichick on 4th down. 2 minute warning, 2 TOs left and they go for it on 4th and 6 so close to our own End Zone. Punt it away, stop them, take the ball up the field and score the winning FG.

[Sylar]

2:34 with a TO and 2 minute warning left, trailing by 4.

Not hopeful.

[Sylar]

****ing idiot. Absolute ****ing idiot.

[Gatecrasher]

Wow! What an ending!

[Sylar]

****ing genius. Absolute ****ing genius :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Now my problem is going to be getting to sleep as I'm buzzing :greengrin

[NOLA]

thats a sickener, you know what needs to be done and cant get to the qb when you have to, great game though.

[Haymaker]

Tom. ****ing. Brady.

[Gatecrasher]

What a weekend that was!
In the NCAA 3 unbeaten teams go down, Also Georgia who probably can't afford to lose another game.

The Jags give the Bronco's a scare, The Pats had a brilliant last minute drive.
The Pack are above .500 for the first time this season.

[DarrenSQH]

well the Saints were cheated out of that game.

Mental calls all night and the holding on the final TD was insane.

Feels a bit like watching the refs screw scottish teams when they take a trip to glasgow.

[Sylar]

well the Saints were cheated out of that game.

Mental calls all night and the holding on the final TD was insane.

Feels a bit like watching the refs screw scottish teams when they take a trip to glasgow.

You were certainly screwed over on the neutral zone infraction/false start call but otherwise you can put away the victim card. The refs were just poor last night and it worked both ways.

If our winning TD should have been pulled back for holding, your go ahead TD should have been wiped out for offensive pass interference as Stills pushed Dennard away to get the space to make the catch.

[Haymaker]

We still need to trade for a decent WR. And we need The Gronk back.

[Sylar]

We still need to trade for a decent WR. And we need The Gronk back.

The commentary last night suggested the players are getting pissed off that he's not playing as he's turning up in practice and is easily the best player on the field, only to be left out on Sundays.

We definitely need another WR - our current crop are dropping far too much.

[DarrenSQH]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/eryhy3er.jpg
Brees interception. How that wasent a timeout or delay of game I will never know. Watched a lot of football and never saw that. He tried to take timeout at 1. Play clock went to 0. Ball snapped about 2 seconds later and they let the play go. Weird

[Haymaker]

I can understand not rushing him yet we need him. Ok we are 5-1 but they could also have been the other way.

[Sylar]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/eryhy3er.jpg
Brees interception. How that wasent a timeout or delay of game I will never know. Watched a lot of football and never saw that. He tried to take timeout at 1. Play clock went to 0. Ball snapped about 2 seconds later and they let the play go. Weird

Aye, that was quite strange actually. I was roaring at the laptop for the officials to throw flags for DoG and was livid when they allowed it to go unpunished - had he managed a first down out of that, I'd have felt aggrieved I guess but the officials couldn't have known what the outcome would be so they're only partly to blame.

[NOLA]

wee video for you Darren if you havent seen it already mate, good tunes as well ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oap0XGZ97iM

[DarrenSQH]

wee video for you Darren if you havent seen it already mate, good tunes as well ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oap0XGZ97iM

Yeah cheers have seen it.

Hate this bye week stuff.

[Gatecrasher]

Some crazy scores in college football again this weekend with Taxas A&M, LSU, Georgia and Clemson all losing.

[DarrenSQH]

Some crazy scores in college football again this weekend with Taxas A&M, LSU, Georgia and Clemson all losing.

Glad I couldn't find a stream for the LSU game. Would have been raging watching us lose to Ole Miss until 4am

[Sylar]

Some crazy scores in college football again this weekend with Taxas A&M, LSU, Georgia and Clemson all losing.

By the looks of it, we had a bit of a shootout with Indiana, racking up 63 points into the bargain (though more worryingly, conceding 47...).

With Ohio State winning again and Clemson getting crushed, the Buckeyes should find themselves at #3 when the rankings are announced tomorrow.

Not going to see the Patriots vs Jets game today but for the first time in a while, I think both teams and fans won't be sure what to expect! I do worry a little with the loss of Amendola, Talib, Mayo and long-term Wilfork that we're weaker than we were when we played them at Foxborough but another low-scoring game wouldn't surprise me today.

[Ryan91]

By the looks of it, we had a bit of a shootout with Indiana, racking up 63 points into the bargain (though more worryingly, conceding 47...).

With Ohio State winning again and Clemson getting crushed, the Buckeyes should find themselves at #3 when the rankings are announced tomorrow.

Not going to see the Patriots vs Jets game today but for the first time in a while, I think both teams and fans won't be sure what to expect! I do worry a little with the loss of Amendola, Talib, Mayo and long-term Wilfork that we're weaker than we were when we played them at Foxborough but another low-scoring game wouldn't surprise me today.

In recent years the Pats-Jets tilts have always been close at Foxboro but the Pats have been more dominant in New Jersey. Gronk is active so I hope that he gets a TD today. He should significantly improve the Pats RZ performance.

[DarrenSQH]

Karma!

Patriots lose on a controversial call

[James.]

Two observations from today:


1. There is no more satisfying an image in sports than a dejected Tom Brady sitting on the bench.

2. Those Packers uniforms are smart.

[Gatecrasher]

They are indeed smart.
I think I have a man crush for Eddie Lacy:greengrin

[Ryan91]

Karma!

Patriots lose on a controversial call

Horrid call, horrid rule, penalising for following blockers. 15 yards is excessive, if it is to be a penalty, make it 5 yards and a re-scrimmage

[Haymaker]

******* ******* *******!

[DarrenSQH]

Horrid call, horrid rule, penalising for following blockers. 15 yards is excessive, if it is to be a penalty, make it 5 yards and a re-scrimmage

Haha

Sports a strange thing. One week you win dodgy and the next week you lose. Even the score was the same

[Haymaker]

Is the Jags offensive gameplan to score only field goals? Coz it aint working.

[Sylar]

Haha

Sports a strange thing. One week you win dodgy and the next week you lose. Even the score was the same

You been sucking lemons all week? :greengrin

Strange week in the NFL - only seen our highlights, as I was out celebrating my wedding anniversary yesterday, but no complaints really. The players know the rules and you cannot do that anymore.

Geno Smith looks a very promising young QB - he just needs the Jets organisation to build around him and give him some viable weapons to use :agree:

[Sylar]

Might the result yesterday finally result in the return of DH?! He's not posted in a long while despite the fact that he's running away with the fantasy league! :greengrin

[Ryan91]

Haha

Sports a strange thing. One week you win dodgy and the next week you lose. Even the score was the same

Still bleating about the Solder "Hold" on KTs GWTD? You're only bleating because you got to see it in Slo-mo, you watch that at game speed and you'll notice that he barely holds him at all.

It seemed like a controversial call, but the call was right, sadly, but the examples of the rule shown to teams in the off season had guys pushing who were not on the LoS at the time of the snap to explain the penalty, which had many fuming when it was called.

[DarrenSQH]

Still bleating about the Solder "Hold" on KTs GWTD? You're only bleating because you got to see it in Slo-mo, you watch that at game speed and you'll notice that he barely holds him at all.

It seemed like a controversial call, but the call was right, sadly, but the examples of the rule shown to teams in the off season had guys pushing who were not on the LoS at the time of the snap to explain the penalty, which had many fuming when it was called.

I'm still not happy with a lot of the calls from that game but I did enjoy reading the patriots message board this week.

Got a soft spot for the jets too as they have the most Hibs like jerseys

Edit
Just seen these tweets from Albert Breer, seems the patriots got away with doing the same thing against us last week. I wonder at what point that was and how it would have effected the game with the correct call. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/22/byjutenu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/22/qase4yna.jpg

[DarrenSQH]

Wow Monday night football was bad.

[Sylar]

I've got the Jaguars training not too far up the road from me this week...however, it's the Jaguars so I've no real inclination to see if I can get near them :greengrin

[Ryan91]

I'm still not happy with a lot of the calls from that game but I did enjoy reading the patriots message board this week.

Got a soft spot for the jets too as they have the most Hibs like jerseys

Edit
Just seen these tweets from Albert Breer, seems the patriots got away with doing the same thing against us last week. I wonder at what point that was and how it would have effected the game with the correct call. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/22/byjutenu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/22/qase4yna.jpg

Breer is a gob*****, how exactly were the Patriots "circumventing" this rule? They were committing an act deemed worthy of a flag but no flag was thrown, that's not circumventing the rules.

Oh and the Jets did the exact same pushing thing during Gostkowski's Game-tying FG and did some at other points during the game.

The first time the penalty is called and it decided the game in question, and don't go on about tuck rule, that was a correct call and did NOT decide the game, it changed the game but did not hand the Patriots the win (unlike the pushing call in question, which effectively won the game for the Jets)

Also interesting to note that the wording of the rule was changed shortly after the game by the NFL on their site.

http://wac.9ebf.edgecastcdn.net/809EBF/ec-origin.boston.barstoolsports.com/files/2013/10/Push-Rule-1.jpg

[Haymaker]

Cowboys at Jaguars, lions at falcons and miami at raiders next season at Wembley.

[Haymaker]

Also, Rams enquire over... BRETT FAVRE return!

[DarrenSQH]

Also, Rams enquire over... BRETT FAVRE return!

I know. Wtf. It's Been 3 years and he's 44.

[Sylar]

Cowboys at Jaguars, lions at falcons and miami at raiders next season at Wembley.

Might try and get tickets for the Lions @ Falcons game but the other 2 are pretty damp squibs IMO.

Surely Sam Bradford is better than a 44 year-old Favre...

[Haymaker]

Bradford is injured Scott. I think.

Still... Tebow time?!

[Gatecrasher]

Might try and get tickets for the Lions @ Falcons game but the other 2 are pretty damp squibs IMO.

Surely Sam Bradford is better than a 44 year-old Favre...
I think the miami v oakland one could be decent.

[hibsbollah]

For virgin media viewers with the basic package, its free BT Sport and ESPN this weekend, some good NFL games too :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

For virgin media viewers with the basic package, its free BT Sport and ESPN this weekend, some good NFL games too :aok:
Get some college football on the go :agree:

[hibsbollah]

Get some college football on the go :agree:

Boise State at BYU 1:30am tonight. Come on the polygomists:agree: If I didnt have spoilt kids who hog the TV I could be watching a rerun of game 2 of the world series just now as well :grr: :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Looking forward to tomorrows game, dug out my 49ers scarf from last time. Footbaaaallll!

[hibsbollah]

my 49ers scarf

:shocked:

[Haymaker]

:shocked:

Aye was freezing so bought a half 49ers half Denver scarf for a 5er or something. That was also the game I saw Tim Tebow play.

[DarrenSQH]

Looking forward to tomorrows game, dug out my 49ers scarf from last time. Footbaaaallll!

Enjoy.

I think the game will be over by the end of the 1st but it's always a good day out.

[hibsbollah]

Aye was freezing so bought a half 49ers half Denver scarf for a 5er or something. That was also the game I saw Tim Tebow play.

Freezing is no excuse. Thats tantamount to wearing a hearts scarf:grr:

:greengrin

[Haymaker]

Freezing is no excuse. Thats tantamount to wearing a hearts scarf:grr:

:greengrin

:greengrin

[Sylar]

Freezing is no excuse. Thats tantamount to wearing a hearts scarf:grr:

:greengrin

I had no problem going to watch the 49ers when I was in San Francisco for a conference last year but I ended up sitting next to a bunch of Cardinals fans who were also in San Francisco on business and just went to take in a game.

However, I've absolutely no love for them and you wouldn't catch me wearing any other NFL teams apparel...

[Haymaker]

I had no problem going to watch the 49ers when I was in San Francisco for a conference last year but I ended up sitting next to a bunch of Cardinals fans who were also in San Francisco on business and just went to take in a game.

However, I've absolutely no love for them and you wouldn't catch me wearing any other NFL teams apparel...

It was bloody freezing!

[Sylar]

It was bloody freezing!

More ****** you for not dressing accordingly then :greengrin

[Haymaker]

More ****** you for not dressing accordingly then :greengrin

I learnt my lesson well. Wasnt as cold as the UCONN game though. That was a double ghoodie and beanie affair!

[Sylar]

Speaking of whom, I didn't realise San Francisco were leaving San Francisco next year and moving 40 miles south to Santa Clara!

They remain the San Francisco 49ers but will no longer be based in the city. Bit of an own goal from SF City authority :agree:

[Haymaker]

Are they?! Strange.

[Gatecrasher]

Tempted to stay up and watch Oregon tonight. Don't normally get a chance to watch them and their usually worth the effort.

Alabama are destroying Tennessee

[Sylar]

I was looking forward to the UConn game today as I've only seem us once this year so far...safe to say I didn't enjoy that though.

Ouch.

[Calvin]

Another great result for the Ducks last night. Didn't see any of the game though.

Woke up surprisingly unhungover in East London this morning. Time to nip for brunch, a few pints then off to Wembley. Go Jags!

[Sylar]

Really worried about the Michigan vs Ohio State game now as they absolutely destroyed Penn State last night - Braxton Miller looked outstanding both running and passing the ball! Nearly 700 yards of total offense...

They'll tear our defense to pieces.

[Haymaker]

Getting the train from saaf to norf to Wembley. Need Kapernick to have a belter!

[Gatecrasher]

Another great result for the Ducks last night. Didn't see any of the game though.

Woke up surprisingly unhungover in East London this morning. Time to nip for brunch, a few pints then off to Wembley. Go Jags!

I wanted to watch it but fell asleep in the first quarter lol. Do the games KO at 5 tonight?

[Sylar]

I wanted to watch it but fell asleep in the first quarter lol. Do the games KO at 5 tonight?

:agree: and then 8:05pm.

[hibsbollah]

Cmon the Jags:aok:

[Gatecrasher]

:agree: and then 8:05pm.

Good news thanks, it take it sky sports are blocking red zone until the London game is over?

[Sylar]

Good news thanks, it take it sky sports are blocking red zone until the London game is over?

Absolutely no clue I'm afraid G - I'm watching it on Sky Go. After our inept performance against the Jessies last week, I'm content to watch this instead :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Absolutely no clue I'm afraid G - I'm watching it on Sky Go. After our inept performance against the Jessies last week, I'm content to watch this instead :greengrin

Just watching red zone on game pass at the moment instead.

Oh man that was far too easy for SF

[Sylar]

I'm quite glad I'm opting for this game - 7-0 down followed by a 3 and out...

[hibsbollah]

Some eye popping scorelines already; Pats being squished by the fish and the chiefs keep being unstoppable, both 14-0.

[Aldo]

21-0 49 er's. QB having great game. 90 yards throwing plus 50 odd rushing.

49ers scored 30 + points in last 4 games

[hibsbollah]

21-0 49 er's. QB having great game. 90 yards throwing plus 50 odd rushing.

49ers scored 30 + points in last 4 games

Of course he's having a great game, it's the Jags:greengrin Gonzo takes one in himself, 28-0.

[Aldo]

Of course he's having a great game, it's the Jags:greengrin Gonzo takes one in himself, 28-0.

Playing catch up tbh. (Not seen much just the highlights prog (sometimes)The Jags are pish like.

[hibsbollah]

Unbelieveable comeback from Stafford:not worth 31-30 Detroit over Dallas.

[Gatecrasher]

Unbelieveable comeback from Stafford:not worth 31-30 Detroit over Dallas.
The lions are the ultimate one man team, the cowboys are just pish :agree:

[hibsbollah]

The lions are the ultimate one man team, the cowboys are just pish :agree:

Megatron just can't be stopped, 329 yards receiving, it's ridiculous:agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Megatron just can't be stopped, 329 yards receiving, it's ridiculous:agree:
It's crazy, stafford doesn't even need to be accurate he just throws it in his general direction. The lions have the most dropped passes in the nfl this season.

[Sylar]

I left to go and play 5s when we were 17-3 down and I expected bugger all - was surprised to come back in and see we'd won!

Enjoying the Denver vs Washington game so far :agree:

[Sylar]

Just seen the highlights - what a night Drew Brees had!

It still hurts to see Wes Welker not in a Patriots uniform these days :(

[Sylar]

Thank you Andre Ellington! :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

The jets are getting hammered!

[Sylar]

The jets are getting hammered!

*insert pleasing .gif here* :greengrin

[NOLA]

useless jets ***** are giving the bungles easy points here and my fantasy team 40point win is down to 4pts cos gates has the bungles D :bitchy:

[Sylar]

useless jets ***** are giving the bungles easy points here and my fantasy team 40point win is down to 4pts cos gates has the bungles D :bitchy:

I've long given up on mine - Matt Ryan is chomping the big one tonight with 4 points so far (useless prick).

Once I finally hit 2-10, I'll be having a firesale - form an orderly queue for Peterson :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

useless jets ***** are giving the bungles easy points here and my fantasy team 40point win is down to 4pts cos gates has the bungles D :bitchy:
I have you at 11 points ahead. I still need Rodgers and Lacy to have solid nights though.

[Sylar]

Another interception from Ryan - dirty, useless, rotten, overvalued, desperate, smelly ******* :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

I've long given up on mine - Matt Ryan is chomping the big one tonight with 4 points so far (useless prick).

Once I finally hit 2-10, I'll be having a firesale - form an orderly queue for Peterson :greengrin
Just thought I'd get in early :whistle:

[NOLA]

Another interception from Ryan - dirty, useless, rotten, overvalued, desperate, smelly ******* :greengrin
yep, hes defo a true falcon.

[Haymaker]

Wembley was fantastic tonight, had unreal seats and tons of points scored. Brilliant day out. Cant wait for a London team.

[Sylar]

38 points in the second half from Denver...frightening.

[Haymaker]

38 points in the second half from Denver...frightening.

It is until he gets to the playoffs and chokes... Again.

[Calvin]

Wembley was fantastic tonight, had unreal seats and tons of points scored. Brilliant day out. Cant wait for a London team.
Superb day out as always. I'm gonna have to magic up some money for another season ticket for next year!

[Haymaker]

Superb day out as always. I'm gonna have to magic up some money for another season ticket for next year!

Same, had great seats this time, cant go back yp in the nosebleeds!

[Calvin]

Same, had great seats this time, cant go back yp in the nosebleeds!
I was in the nosebleeds last year but was right on halfway so it was alright. Sat right behind the posts in club level this year though and it was unreal.

As soon as they get their drinks selection sorted out, it'll have it all!

[Haymaker]

I was in the nosebleeds last year but was right on halfway so it was alright. Sat right behind the posts in club level this year though and it was unreal.

As soon as they get their drinks selection sorted out, it'll have it all!

I have been stuck up in the corners, row z style before and although it was great it meant a lot of screen watching. This year, bottom level, row 35 on the 50. Expensive but awesome.

The drinks thing is a contract with Carlsberg sadly. Still, no queues this year which was surprising!

[Calvin]

I have been stuck up in the corners, row z style before and although it was great it meant a lot of screen watching. This year, bottom level, row 35 on the 50. Expensive but awesome.

The drinks thing is a contract with Carlsberg sadly. Still, no queues this year which was surprising!

I had to resort to Guinness for something remotely drinkable.

In other news, Brandon Merriweather had had some 'interesting' things to say today!

[Sylar]

I had to resort to Guinness for something remotely drinkable.

In other news, Brandon Merriweather had had some 'interesting' things to say today!

I read that earlier and although I think he's put it across horridly, he has a point - the rules are such that there's an increasingly small target zone players can hit and it encourages players to hit a lot lower, bringing increased risk.

It might just feel like it this season but has there been a statistical increase in ACL/MCL injuries?

I recall someone (can't remember who) being interviewed about a high tackle on Steelers' TE Heath Miller who had just come back from a knee injury and he said that very thing - he hit him high because he knew a tackle low down, which is what the league is pushing, would probably have hurt Miller again and possibly ended his career.

[hibsbollah]

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=cant%20stop%20the%20seahawks&oq=cant%20stop%20the%20seahawks&gs_l=youtube-reduced.3...759.10856.0.11413.22.22.0.0.0.0.275.25 94.12j4j5.21.0....0...1ac.1.23.youtube-reduced..7.15.2212.4cyqT8Em-oE

Calvin, is this really good or just really sad? I cant decide:greengrin

[Calvin]

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=cant%20stop%20the%20seahawks&oq=cant%20stop%20the%20seahawks&gs_l=youtube-reduced.3...759.10856.0.11413.22.22.0.0.0.0.275.25 94.12j4j5.21.0....0...1ac.1.23.youtube-reduced..7.15.2212.4cyqT8Em-oE

Calvin, is this really good or just really sad? I cant decide:greengrin
Well if it isn't really good then I must be just as sad as you are!

[Gatecrasher]

Nice win for the pack last night :thumbsup:

[Calvin]

Sidney Rice out for the season. Really disappointing news and a considerable blow for our offense. If only we had an elite wide receiver ready to step in next week....

[hibsbollah]

Sidney Rice out for the season. Really disappointing news and a considerable blow for our offense. If only we had an elite wide receiver ready to step in next week....

Rice has been a disappointment overall. Hate to hear of any serious injury but he's one starter we are well equipped to replace. Tate's on fire, Harvins coming in and Kearse definitely deserved more snaps anyway.

After seeing the extended highlights of Monday night, what we really need is our injured O-linemen back, especially Okung. We got destroyed in the trenches.

[Sylar]

I picked Doug Baldwin up as a FA on Tuesday morning and currently have him stashed on my bench as I assume he'll see an increase in targets with Rice going down.

Also hoping Jonathan Stewart is activated this week!

[Calvin]

Rice has been a disappointment overall. Hate to hear of any serious injury but he's one starter we are well equipped to replace. Tate's on fire, Harvins coming in and Kearse definitely deserved more snaps anyway.

After seeing the extended highlights of Monday night, what we really need is our injured O-linemen back, especially Okung. We got destroyed in the trenches.
Rice is our WR1 though, so I was hoping that when Harvin came in to attract the better coverage it would allow Rice to really come onto a game.

The O-Line is looking a mess just now though I do agree.

[hibsbollah]

Rice is our WR1 though, so I was hoping that when Harvin came in to attract the better coverage it would allow Rice to really come onto a game.

The O-Line is looking a mess just now though I do agree.


http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2022158294_seahawksnotes31xml.html
sounds like Baldwin will step in to WR1. Tssf has obviously been doing his research :greengrin

[NOLA]

anyone see gio bernards 2nd touchdown run last night, amazing, was like watching benny hill the way he was allover the field :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

anyone see gio bernards 2nd touchdown run last night, amazing, was like watching benny hill the way he was allover the field :greengrin

He was one of the first names on my fantasy 'sleepers' list. Unfortunately someone else had been reading the same articles as me and beat me to it :greengrin He looked like Barry Sanders last week, im guessing he'll have a great career.

[Sylar]

Incidentally, I see yet another player (Geno Atkins) has left the game for the season with an ACL injury. Been a bad year for it so far!!!

[Haymaker]

Pack entertain North Carolina today - a friend is going, so jealous!

[Sylar]

Looking forward to our game against State later on - hopefully we can bounce back after the disappointing loss to Penn State.

[Gatecrasher]

Looking forward to our game against State later on - hopefully we can bounce back after the disappointing loss to Penn State.
Should be a decent game :agree:

I think it looks like will be between the buckeyes, Bama and Oregon for the championship game.

[Gatecrasher]

Looking forward to our game against State later on - hopefully we can bounce back after the disappointing loss to Penn State.
-48 rushing yards, WTF?

[Sylar]

-48 rushing yards, WTF?

Utterly deplorable. NOT looking forward to the Ohio game one bit.

[Sylar]

Incidentally, the clocks in the USA went back last night so the times for tonight's games return to the normal 6pm/9pm slots :agree:

[NOLA]

i think the jets-Saints game will be alot closer than some pundits are predicting, ill say 34 - 10 New Orleans :greengrin talking pish as usual lol

[Sylar]

Jets 3-0 Saints, middle of the 1st...

http://thewhistle.com/media/uploads/football/jets_meme2.jpg

[Sylar]

Jets 23-14 Saints :confused:

[James.]

Jets 3-0 Saints, middle of the 1st...

http://thewhistle.com/media/uploads/football/jets_meme2.jpg

Damn straight! We're legit! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Vikes beating Cowboys too...

[Gatecrasher]

Vikes beating Cowboys too...
Did you see AP's TD? The guys a machine!

[Sylar]

Vikes beating Cowboys too...

Today is full of upsets so far - TSSF beating Calvin right now too! :greengrin

[Sylar]

Time for Matt Ryan to be ditched I think - second week in a row he's been INT happy and done very little of note.

New QB required.

[hibsbollah]

Time for Matt Ryan to be ditched I think - second week in a row he's been INT happy and done very little of note.

New QB required.
I'll be putting RG3 on the market shortly if you're interested :greengrin

[Calvin]

Good first drive... until the INT deep into Bucs territory.

[hibsbollah]

Good first drive... until the INT deep into Bucs territory.

Im watching it too...im pretty happy despite the turnover because our line looks far better, marshawn has holes to run into again :aok:

[Sylar]

Has Baldwin lined up as your WR1 right enough?

[hibsbollah]

Has Baldwin lined up as your WR1 right enough?

Looks like Golden Tate, although Baldwins playing every snap so far.

[Calvin]

Are these refs setting out to nullify the 12th man home advantage?

[hibsbollah]

Very harsh pen on Earl in that drive :rolleyes:

[Haymaker]

The Gronk!

[DarrenSQH]

Saints and Hibs lose on same day.

Officially still in my huff that started Wednesday night.

[Haymaker]

Get in. Amendola for his 1st TD!

[Sylar]

Looks like Golden Tate, although Baldwins playing every snap so far.

2 receiving yards so far :rolleyes:

[hibsbollah]

I picked up this Mike James guy off waivers but put him on my bench tonight because our run D is normally so good. He's tearing us to pieces:rolleyes:

[hibsbollah]

Cant believe this:confused: 14-0 down against the 0-7 bucs. At home.

[DarrenSQH]

Wow 14-0 Tampa

[Haymaker]

Wow 14-0 Tampa

I have Seattles D. My most consistent performer so far! RAGE!

[Gatecrasher]

WTF is happening in Seattle!

[Calvin]

Well, this is going badly.

[NOLA]

21-0 tampa

[DarrenSQH]

I still think the Seahawks won but come on Bucs!