07-08 Football Season Thread

[Alice]

Thought I'd just start a thread, because I know some of us will be chatting here and there about it.

I'm so excited it's started again.  I need to get me a Benson jersey.

[BigDun]

Although the Colts appear to be dominating tonight's game, it was a pretty good contest until the second half.

[Alice]

I just started watching the last third of the third quarter.  Even though we went up against him in the Super Bowl, I can't help but root for Payton, no matter if he's playing us or not... the guy is damn likable.

My bro has Manning in our league... lucky bastard.

[BigDun]

The last commercial break reminded me, we got a limited edition of Absolute vodka whose proceeds go to supporting New Orleans (Absolute New Orleans). It is a mixture of mango and black pepper that is awesome. We are thinking of buying a few bottles for xmas gifts. They may even be worth keeping as future eBay money makers.

Buy alcohol that has an awesome flavor, support New Orleans, get possible gifts... profit!

A good deal all the way around.

[DownSouth]

I've been a remote jockey all night.  The Louisville-M Tenn. game was pretty good.  Cincy beat the crap out of Oregon State.

[Alice]

Ooooh, that does sound good.

[DownSouth]

I think i'll pass.

[BigDun]

Probably a good idea.

[DownSouth]

Do you think Dallas chalks their lines with cocaine or meth this year?

[Alice]

Do you think Dallas chalks their lines with cocaine or meth this year?

Walter Payton's ashes.

[ursus]

Do you think Dallas chalks their lines with cocaine or meth this year?

Don't both of those get people excited? Doesn't sound like Dallas football to me. What color is Prozac powder?

Hey, what are the odds of the Raiders losing all of 'em and going 0fer?

[VikingJuice]

Do you think Dallas chalks their lines with cocaine or meth this year?

Don't both of those get people excited? Doesn't sound like Dallas football to me. What color is Prozac powder?

Hey, what are the odds of the Raiders losing all of 'em and going 0fer?

Unlikely because they have a top 10 defense.  At least once or twice they'll outscore someone.

[DownSouth]

QUACK QUACK QUACK

[swolt]

My girlfriend is a huge, HUGE LSU fan. The odds of me getting laid goes up drastically if they win tonight.

GO TIGERS!

[DownSouth]

I think that will be a good game tonight.  Gonna be on late too.  I'm watching the raging Cocks right now.

[eo000]

I think that will be a good game tonight.  Gonna be on late too.  I'm watching the raging Cocks right now.

cocks won a hard one.

[DownSouth]

I think that will be a good game tonight.  Gonna be on late too.  I'm watching the raging Cocks right now.

cocks won a hard one.

They penetrated those bitches.

[ursus]

I think that will be a good game tonight.  Gonna be on late too.  I'm watching the raging Cocks right now.

cocks won a hard one.

They penetrated those bitches.

Can't lick those cocks!

[VikingJuice]

My Dolphins bit the weeny today!!  Damn you and your Redskins Dottie!!

[BigDun]

Now that Dots is in SF, I wonder if she'll break with family tradition and root for her new home team.

[VikingJuice]

Now that Dots is in SF, I wonder if she'll break with family tradition and root for her new home team.

She might take up rooting for the Niner's but I think she'll always be a Redskin girl.

[Bennyhana]

Shit.

[Gamplayerx]

I win!!

[ReBurn]

Although the Colts appear to be dominating tonight's game, it was a pretty good contest until the second half.

That ended up being a really good game. But I'm not so sure that the Colts won because they are good.

[eo000]

I'm not so sure that the Colts won because they are good.

why then? do you think someone kidnapped Coach Payton's wife and kids, and told him at halftime they would get murdered if his team covered the spread?

[Alice]

I win!!

You won what?

[ReBurn]

I'm not so sure that the Colts won because they are good.

why then? do you think someone kidnapped Coach Payton's wife and kids, and told him at halftime they would get murdered if his team covered the spread?

Yes. And there were bombs planted all around the stadium.

[eo000]

I'm not so sure that the Colts won because they are good.

why then? do you think someone kidnapped Coach Payton's wife and kids, and told him at halftime they would get murdered if his team covered the spread?

Yes. And there were bombs planted all around the stadium.

damn terrorists. totally screwed my fantasy team.

[Gamplayerx]

I win!!

You won what?

I won vicariously through the Redskins.

[Bennyhana]

I win!!

You won what?

I won vicariously through the Redskins.

It is accepted sports etiquette to, when you win vicariously through your team, at least acknowledge the team's role in the victory by saying, "We won!"

[Jessie]

hahaha

Gamp brought them to victory!  Don't doubt the powers of Gamp!

[Alice]

Between Gamp and Jesus, sports teams can't lose!


Also, to hell with Plaxico Burress.  He got my opponent 25 pts.

[DownSouth]

Sorry to interrupt your pro talk but CAROLINA IS NOW 17TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[VikingJuice]

Sorry to interrupt your pro talk but CAROLINA IS NOW 17TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you guys still have that Blake guy at QB?  He was really shaky the last few times I've seen him play.  I heard you guys have a new young guy who is a good runner and improving passer.  Is he playing yet?

[DownSouth]

Sorry to interrupt your pro talk but CAROLINA IS NOW 17TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you guys still have that Blake guy at QB?  He was really shaky the last few times I've seen him play.  I heard you guys have a new young guy who is a good runner and improving passer.  Is he playing yet?

Yeah.  Blake Mitchell who was suspended the first game because his retarded ass missed too many summer school classes.  We have Cory Boyd who can run through holes like a mofo. 

[Alice]

I hate you, Rex Grossman.

[BigDun]

Sorry about your team sucking. But hey, if it makes you feel any better, my team is doing GREAT!

[Infobahn]

I hate you, Rex Grossman.

When was the last time Chicago had a great QB?

[Alice]

Sorry about your team sucking. But hey, if it makes you feel any better, my team is doing GREAT!

Our team doesn't suck.  Just our QB.   

[Alice]

I hate you, Rex Grossman.

When was the last time Chicago had a great QB?

'86

[BigDun]

I hate you, Rex Grossman.

When was the last time Chicago had a great QB?

'86

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g8cwPZ6Q0A

[Infobahn]

I hate you, Rex Grossman.

When was the last time Chicago had a great QB?

'86

And before that?  I just think there is a Bears curse.

[Alice]

Yeah, we're not very good with QBs.  Normally our defense just has to make up for it, like last season.

[DownSouth]

Don't forget his movie career.  Triple threat.

[Infobahn]

Yeah, we're not very good with QBs.  Normally our defense just has to make up for it, like last season.

At least the rumors are that Donovan McNabb might be a Bear next year.

[Alice]

Those rumors were going around before this season too... I really hope it happens. 

[DownSouth]

Rex better sneak out to his Ferrari tonight.


I'm a Cowboy
I snort coke in my ride
I'm wanted...wanted
For three to five

[swolt]

If the Saints don't show up tonight I am hanging them up for the season.

I can still cheer for LSU though.

[Bennyhana]

1. Jim McMahon was NOT a great QB.  He was interesting and fun, and he got enough of the job done so that the Bears Defense didn't have to stay on the field the whole time.  The bears have never had a great QB in my lifetime.  They've had nothing but a string of disappointments and injuries since I started watching them faithfully.

2. The whole team failed last night.  There were some dropped passes that should've been caught, Benson fumbled, Hester nearly muffed two kicks, and the defense had 3 injuries and crumbled in the second half.  Grossman is a BIG problem, that much is certain, but others have to compensate.  If the Offensive line is strong and Benson holds on to the damn football, the Bears can take Rex out of the equation and march down the field.

3. Donovan McNabb, as good as he is, is not the answer.  They'll pay him zillions of dollars to come back and get injured in the first game of the season, and we'll be stuck with Kyle Orton again.  The answer is to finally find a breakout success quarterback who is durable.

[Bennyhana]

There were a whopping 8 results on Google for "Great Bears Quarterback" with quotes.

[VikingJuice]

1. Jim McMahon was NOT a great QB.  He was interesting and fun, and he got enough of the job done so that the Bears Defense didn't have to stay on the field the whole time.  The bears have never had a great QB in my lifetime.  They've had nothing but a string of disappointments and injuries since I started watching them faithfully.

2. The whole team failed last night.  There were some dropped passes that should've been caught, Benson fumbled, Hester nearly muffed two kicks, and the defense had 3 injuries and crumbled in the second half.  Grossman is a BIG problem, that much is certain, but others have to compensate.  If the Offensive line is strong and Benson holds on to the damn football, the Bears can take Rex out of the equation and march down the field.

3. Donovan McNabb, as good as he is, is not the answer.  They'll pay him zillions of dollars to come back and get injured in the first game of the season, and we'll be stuck with Kyle Orton again.  The answer is to finally find a breakout success quarterback who is durable.

I'd still take McNabb over anyone the Bears have fielded since Sid Luckman.

[Bennyhana]

1. Jim McMahon was NOT a great QB.  He was interesting and fun, and he got enough of the job done so that the Bears Defense didn't have to stay on the field the whole time.  The bears have never had a great QB in my lifetime.  They've had nothing but a string of disappointments and injuries since I started watching them faithfully.

2. The whole team failed last night.  There were some dropped passes that should've been caught, Benson fumbled, Hester nearly muffed two kicks, and the defense had 3 injuries and crumbled in the second half.  Grossman is a BIG problem, that much is certain, but others have to compensate.  If the Offensive line is strong and Benson holds on to the damn football, the Bears can take Rex out of the equation and march down the field.

3. Donovan McNabb, as good as he is, is not the answer.  They'll pay him zillions of dollars to come back and get injured in the first game of the season, and we'll be stuck with Kyle Orton again.  The answer is to finally find a breakout success quarterback who is durable.

I'd still take McNabb over anyone the Bears have fielded since Sid Luckman.

Donovan McNabb could - alone - beat a team comprised entirely of Bears QB's of the last 10 years (there's enough of them for offense AND defense).  I'll admit that.  However, he would get injured and end up a horrible disappointment.  If they do get him, you mark my words.  I'll be VERY happy to eat them if that's the case.  But it won't be.

[Gamplayerx]

1. Jim McMahon was NOT a great QB.  He was interesting and fun, and he got enough of the job done so that the Bears Defense didn't have to stay on the field the whole time.  The bears have never had a great QB in my lifetime.  They've had nothing but a string of disappointments and injuries since I started watching them faithfully.

2. The whole team failed last night.  There were some dropped passes that should've been caught, Benson fumbled, Hester nearly muffed two kicks, and the defense had 3 injuries and crumbled in the second half.  Grossman is a BIG problem, that much is certain, but others have to compensate.  If the Offensive line is strong and Benson holds on to the damn football, the Bears can take Rex out of the equation and march down the field.

3. Donovan McNabb, as good as he is, is not the answer.  They'll pay him zillions of dollars to come back and get injured in the first game of the season, and we'll be stuck with Kyle Orton again.  The answer is to finally find a breakout success quarterback who is durable.

I'd still take McNabb over anyone the Bears have fielded since Sid Luckman.

Donovan McNabb could - alone - beat a team comprised entirely of Bears QB's of the last 10 years (there's enough of them for offense AND defense).  I'll admit that.  However, he would get injured and end up a horrible disappointment.  If they do get him, you mark my words.  I'll be VERY happy to eat them if that's the case.  But it won't be.

Wait.  Wait.  Wait!  What happened to drunk?

[Bennyhana]

1. Jim McMahon was NOT a great QB.  He was interesting and fun, and he got enough of the job done so that the Bears Defense didn't have to stay on the field the whole time.  The bears have never had a great QB in my lifetime.  They've had nothing but a string of disappointments and injuries since I started watching them faithfully.

2. The whole team failed last night.  There were some dropped passes that should've been caught, Benson fumbled, Hester nearly muffed two kicks, and the defense had 3 injuries and crumbled in the second half.  Grossman is a BIG problem, that much is certain, but others have to compensate.  If the Offensive line is strong and Benson holds on to the damn football, the Bears can take Rex out of the equation and march down the field.

3. Donovan McNabb, as good as he is, is not the answer.  They'll pay him zillions of dollars to come back and get injured in the first game of the season, and we'll be stuck with Kyle Orton again.  The answer is to finally find a breakout success quarterback who is durable.

I'd still take McNabb over anyone the Bears have fielded since Sid Luckman.

Donovan McNabb could - alone - beat a team comprised entirely of Bears QB's of the last 10 years (there's enough of them for offense AND defense).  I'll admit that.  However, he would get injured and end up a horrible disappointment.  If they do get him, you mark my words.  I'll be VERY happy to eat them if that's the case.  But it won't be.

Wait.  Wait.  Wait!  What happened to drunk?

Oh, I'm drunk, baby.  But I will never regret offering to eat my words if Donovan McNabb comes to the bears and doesn't get injured.  I'll even eat the piece of paper they're printed on.

[eo000]

he might not be the answer, but he's 100 times better than the crap your team is throwing out there now. sure he might get injured...but so could any other player in the league. injury prone or not, i'd take a one legged mcnabb over a healthy grossman any day.

[Gamplayerx]

Does he wear overpriced sunglasses?

[Alice]

I'd take any Jr High QB over Grossman at this point.

[swolt]

USC lost and LSU beat Florida.

All is right in the world

[DownSouth]

Not anymore.  Ohio State is now #1.    It's up to eo's team next week.

[VikingJuice]

I'm cheering for USF now.  It's my home state, they're underdogs NO ONE expected to do much beyond win 8 games or so, and their program didn't even exist till about 10 years ago.  I'm having fun watching a real Cinderella.  I hope midnight doesn't strike till they get to the BCS championship.  Maybe a contest with a school like them and some other undeserving nobody will finally force the NCdouble assholes to stop this ridiculous BCS crap and get on with a real playoff.

[DownSouth]

I'm pulling for Carolina with USF in a distant second.

[VikingJuice]

I hate the Patriots, and I hate to see Tom Brady play so damned well since he's in the same division as my Dolphins but my GOD, they are playing exceptional football!  I marvel at any team that can play so well and run on all cylinders.

[DownSouth]

USF is out.

[VikingJuice]

USF is out.

Yeah, their defense laid a decent sized egg compared to previous performances.  The RB Rice just killed them right up the middle.

[swolt]

Ohio State falls

[swolt]

holy crap. #1 and #2 lost today. LSU still has a chance at the BCS bowl. That would rock so hardcore

[Infobahn]

holy crap. #1 and #2 lost today. LSU still has a chance at the BCS bowl. That would rock so hardcore

Nothing like backing into a bowl.

[VikingJuice]

holy crap. #1 and #2 lost today. LSU still has a chance at the BCS bowl. That would rock so hardcore

Nothing like backing into a bowl.

They'd have to leap about 3 spots. 

Looks like Ohio State versus whoever the computer spits out:

1. Missouri 11-1   LOST and out
2. West Virginia 10-2   LOST and out
3. Ohio State 11-1  New #1
4. Georgia 10-2    Didn't win or even play for their own conference title
5. Kansas 11-1    Only 1 loss team left BUT Didn't win or even play for their own conference title
6. Virginia Tech 10-2   Won a weak conference in ACC but was plastered by LSU early on
7. LSU 10-2    Won SEC title convincingly but has 2 losses
8. USC 9-2     Oh please.  They are seriously over-rated, I've watched them about 5 times this year and they are NOT BCS material despite the record
9. Oklahoma 10-2
10. Florida 9-3
11. Boston College 10-2
12. Hawaii  11-0   Poor Hawaii gets to play the role of Utah a few years back, no losses, no tough schedule, no respect, they should at least get the lowest BCS bowl spot

It should come out early this afternoon for the official BCS selection...

[dazie]

Stupid Mizzou.   

[eo000]

Stupid Mizzou.   

didn't you say anyone but mizzou last week?

[dazie]

Stupid Mizzou.   

didn't you say anyone but mizzou last week?

I did.  I meant stupid Mizzou for jacking up KU's chances then going and blowing their own.  If they'd gone on to win the whole shebang I'd still say "Well, Mizzou still sucks, but at least they won the whole thing." 

[VikingJuice]

Congrats to Swolt!!  LSU leapfrogged 3 spots to make it to number 2 and into the BCS championship game.  The bowl breakdown was a bit odd but I think we got the best game.

Sugar Bowl:  Hawaii vs Georgia
Rose Bowl: USC vs Illinois
Orange:  KU  vs  Vtech
Fiesta:  OU  vs WVa

BCS Championship:  LSU vs Ohio St

[dazie]

meh.

I still don't get all this BCS crap- this seems pretty jacked up to me, and I'm not saying that just because KU isn't #1. 

Shouldn't the team that's unbeaten be #1?  Shouldn't a team that has lost fewer games outrank a team that's lost more?

Yes- I'm well aware that there's scheduling weights etc yammer yammer yammer, but it comes down to W-L in my book.

When I rule the world, the team with the fewest losses will be #1.  Go Hawaii!

[Bennyhana]

meh.

I still don't get all this BCS crap- this seems pretty jacked up to me, and I'm not saying that just because KU isn't #1. 

Shouldn't the team that's unbeaten be #1?  Shouldn't a team that has lost fewer games outrank a team that's lost more?

Yes- I'm well aware that there's scheduling weights etc yammer yammer yammer, but it comes down to W-L in my book.

When I rule the world, the team with the fewest losses will be #1.  Go Hawaii!

There are too many teams and the season is too short to have playoffs, so there is really no way to fairly rank teams.  Any system will suck, likely just as hard as the stupid BCS does.  That's why I watch pro football.  At least there is ONE game at the end in which the teams actually beat other teams in actual head to head play to get there.

[VikingJuice]

meh.

I still don't get all this BCS crap- this seems pretty jacked up to me, and I'm not saying that just because KU isn't #1. 

Shouldn't the team that's unbeaten be #1?  Shouldn't a team that has lost fewer games outrank a team that's lost more?

Yes- I'm well aware that there's scheduling weights etc yammer yammer yammer, but it comes down to W-L in my book.

When I rule the world, the team with the fewest losses will be #1.  Go Hawaii!

There are too many teams and the season is too short to have playoffs, so there is really no way to fairly rank teams.  Any system will suck, likely just as hard as the stupid BCS does.  That's why I watch pro football.  At least there is ONE game at the end in which the teams actually beat other teams in actual head to head play to get there.

A playoff would not be hard to structure.  There's are about 900 workable models out there.

[swolt]

freakin' awesome game. Go Tigers!

[dazie]

I'm disgusted by the whole thing.

Go Tigers and all, but 7th??  WTF.