Audible Nectar Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Some thoughts and random observations...... This figures to look and feel more like a Giants home game by the day. Ticket brokers report the overwhelming amount of sales traffic is from Giants fans. Frequently a team that makes repeated visits to the Super Bowl tend to become less enthused about going (a fanbase can only afford so many trips to the Super Bowl). So expect a mostly pro-Giants crowd in AZ on Sunday - could be very much like a home game for the G-Men...... .....which is one more reason I'm picking the Pats in this one. I have it 34-24 Pats, enough to win, but not enough to cover the number (Pats favored by 12). I do think the Giants will make a game of this, but the Pats will be good enough. Most important player I'm watching for the Pats: Lawrence Maroney. He's the "X-Factor" to keep that Giants D-Line honest. If the Giants get pressure on Brady early on and Brady takes a few hits, look for Maroney to be even more important. I expect to see lots of formations with at least one tight end to give Brady added protection, and to augment the Pats running game. Most important player I'm watching for the Giants: Michael Strahan and that front four for the Giants. They can and need to play HUGE in this game. They have the ability to get pressure with four or five guys on the rush....if they DO get there, they can make life hell for the Pats. If they don't get there, the Pats will walk away unbeaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 This figures to look and feel more like a Giants home game by the day. The GIANT FANS are like YANKEE FANS, they're all over the country, don't be so surprised, there are many former New Yorkers that have left this state, but remain loyal fans ........... California, Arizona, and Florida are havens for them, retired folks, people sick of the winters, and folks that move because of jobs, so it's really not that surprising ............ The Yankees especially when they are on the road, fill normally empty stadiums, the fans might hate them, but the other team owners love full stadiums, and deep down welcome the $$$$$$. A few local fans here have paid $5,000. for Super Bowl tickets, unbelievable, but it's their money .... hope they enjoy the game, that is loyal fans ... New York teams, like them or not, generate BIG $$$$$$$$$ .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I am going out on a limb, The Giants 10 New England 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Gosh, I'm sick of the build up, so much pre-game coverage,........... TEE IT UP !!!! ...... Time to play, stop the talk, tighten up the jock strap, and Let's play the game ........ Like I need all the Talking Heads ....... I know as much as they do, Score;0 to 0, 60 minutes to play the game, the team with the most points when the clock shows 00:00 is the Winner ........... See, I know.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 OB... None of the jock straps I ever owned were adjustable. Maybe I was deprived. I do agree however that it is time to stop talk'n trash and get to the clash. May the better, more conniving team win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 http://www.nsawins.com/super-bowl-odds.shtml Sheltered life that I've lived, I don't know how to read the odds, but from what I think I see jacksonbart has it about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamo Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yeah, I can't see the Patriots losing this one. Right now I'm in the Boston area for work and the people here are insane about their team. It sucks not being home for the game. But this is the place to be tommorow unless you're actually at the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 http://www.cracked.com/article_15846_usual-suspects-11-personalities-guaranteed-ruin-your-super-bowl-party.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 OR, My favorite, His team scores first, maybe holds the lead for awhile, and near the end of the game, the other team pulls ahead for the win, and instead of good game, It's FIXED, the ref threw the game, or some Bullcrap !!!!!!!!!!!! 15 hours and counting ............... I FEEL HISTORY IS GOING TO BE MADE !!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 9 hours and counting ............... Tom Coughlin a Saint here now, let's see what happens if they come up short ............Tar and Feathers I bet !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 4 1/2 and counting ............ the NFL Season Finale, ...gosh, the season goes quick, the COWBOYS will be back,... next year ,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 1 hour and counting, still predicting, Giants win the coin toss (tails), half time show sucks but no breasts are exposed and Giants 16, Patriots 31. On Monday an extra 6% of the work force calls out sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 You have money on the coin toss JB? At 50/50, it is probably the most favorable odds of the entire game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 HOLY SMOKES!!!!!! 18-1, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Tough day for the Pats. Have to say I'm happy for Eli Manning. NY played with lot of heart. This was an excellent game, too. There have been lots of superbown runaways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertop Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 TaDa! Dun Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Good Game, another Super Bowl for the NFC- EAST .......... Gonna' be a tough week and here .... Giant fans coming out of the wood work ... can't argue, they won fair and square !!!!!!!! Good Season .............. TA DA ! DUN .... is right !! .......... The Giants, say it ain't so !!!!! ......... [:#] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan krajewski Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Now THAT was a Super Bowl! '72 Dolphins are still tops. Good job Giants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 "Offense entertains but defense wins games." I think last night really reinforces that adage. OTOH, it was that freaking amazing catch by Tyree that spelled doom for the Pats -- as soon as he came down with ball you could sense that they were probably going to score. The Pats defense looked totally shell-shocked after that play. Not quite to midfield, down by 4 with 1:15 left, and no timeouts. A field goal won't get it and they're staring at a third and five -- I really thought the Pats had it wrapped up. I still can't believe Manning didn't go down in the pocket, he had three sets of hands on him and even after he got loose there wasn't anywhere to go. Talk about pulling a play out of your butt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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