American Football

[Mr A]

I found this peace on that play call interesting: http://www.vox.com/2015/2/2/7961789/pete-carroll-play-call-defense

Seems to make a lot of sense, although I certainly am not an expert on American Football. Mighty game.

[Crosby87]

Johnny Manziel enters rehab. Well, that didn't take long.

[strangeirish]

I found this peace on that play call interesting: http://www.vox.com/2015/2/2/7961789/pete-carroll-play-call-defense

Seems to make a lot of sense, although I certainly am not an expert on American Football. Mighty game.I tend to agree with this. What I don't understand though is why they chose a pick play for the pass. Had plenty of time for a fade or even a roll-out by Wilson. Still shaking my head at the choice of pass.

[Real ale Madrid]

Well I'm still buzzing after that. What a game. I thought I had seen it all after the Baltimore game.

In the last minute of the game you had:
a) the most improbable catch made by Kearse on the approx 6 yard line where the ball fumbles in the air, hits both his legs and he gathers it in both hands. ( When I saw that - and those replays of Manningham / Tyree etc I thought oh F**k - here we F**king go again with this F**king S**T. )
b) Then Hightowers tackle on Lynch - saved the game.
c) Then Belichick's ridiculous decision not to take a time out after the 1st down - why did he do that - I still cannot fathom why he didn't.
d) Then that amazing play at the end. Bit of a mental error from Carroll. Although I think the Pats had a fighting chance to make a stop. But it probably would have gone to 4th down, who knows what would have happened then?
An amazing game.

[Crosby87]

You guys know the Pats knew that pass was coming right? They practiced it all week. That's what is really amazing.

[WexCar]

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[Crosby87]

Jets QB Geno Smith out 10 wks with broken jaw after being sucker punched by (psycho) teammate.
I have mixed emotions about this one.

[Real ale Madrid]

NFL coverage now completely on Sky Sports after they announced they are the show SNF to add to MNF and the 2 Sunday evening games. TV Schedule for week 1 of the season is :

New England Patriots v Pittsburgh Steelers Thu 10 Sept K.O 1.30am TNF Season opener.

Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers Sun 13 Sep 6.00pm
Denver Broncos v Baltimore Ravens Sun 13 Sep 9.25pm
Dallas Cowboys v New York Giants Mon 13 Sep 1.30am SNF

Atlanta Falcons v Philadelphia Eagles Tue 15 Sep 0:05am MNF
San Francisco 49ers v Minnesota Vikings Tue 15 Sep 3:15am MNF

[Crosby87]

Any thoughts on the upcoming year, Lads?
Would love to hear it. Injuries like crazy. Cowboys lose that DB starter...Steelers sign Vick... most fascinating team by far, the Eagles, is he serious about Tebow?
Brady suspension....Rex in Buffalo...

[Crosby87]

Brady suspension overturned. So basically the nfl has no right to enforce its own rules. Which is absurd. Flip side is his marraige is supposedly on the rocks.

[Real ale Madrid]

YES!!!!!

#Freebrady

[Mr A]

Flip side is his marraige is supposedly on the rocks.


YES!!!!!

#Freebrady

What a time to be alive.

[Real ale Madrid]

What a time to be alive.

Oh how nice of you to look down from up there.

Hey listen I am delighted that Brady got his ban overturned - hardly a life or death situation but as a fan of the team I'm delighted - hardly fair to lump my comment with someone who is happy that a marriage is seemingly under duress.

[Mr A]

Ack I know, I just thought it read funny. I have no strong feelings on deflate gate except that the OCD side of me desperately needs someone to fix the thread title.

[Crosby87]

Now the floodgates open I imagine...if you are currently suspended why not take it to court? Stupid.
How about the 49ers.....half the team is either retiring at the ripe age of 25 or in legal trouble!

[Crosby87]

The Fighting Irish gave me a good scare today. The indispensable starting QB breaks his ankle in gruesome fashion. A mediocre Virginia team leads with 30 seconds left. Irish ball. Redshirt freshman in as new QB. Nothing doing, time ticking off. Then....a bomb into the endzone. Irish TD. Season saved for now for Notre Dame.

[Crosby87]

Guys going down like crazy already.

[swinfordfc]

Redskins are still sh*ite although the defense is a little better! The Cowboys are going no where fast i think and the Eagles got clipped last night! :)

Still cant looked beyond Pats!

[Crosby87]

Yup. Buffalo Pats is really intriguing this weekend.
Giants loss was bizarre.
Colts fans ready to jump already.

[Real ale Madrid]

The Fighting Irish gave me a good scare today. The indispensable starting QB breaks his ankle in gruesome fashion. A mediocre Virginia team leads with 30 seconds left. Irish ball. Redshirt freshman in as new QB. Nothing doing, time ticking off. Then....a bomb into the endzone. Irish TD. Season saved for now for Notre Dame.

Watched that game Saturday night Crosby - hard to think that ND are a top 10 team - even if that new QB is any way decent. Tough schedule as well. Georgia Tech visit Notre Dame on Saturday (8.30pm Irish time ) - looks like one of the games of the weekend to me - GT look impressive and are in the ACC shakeup big time. Auburn / LSU on at 8.30 as well - Ole Miss @ Bama and BYU ( them of the current Hail Mary trend ) visit UCLA in the two picks of the late late games.



Still cant looked beyond Pats!

Patriots D has a lot of work to do - they don't have the personnel in the secondary to go all the way this year with Browner gone to the Saints and Revis Island back to the jets. The performance of the young O-line was impressive though on Thursday night which will give Brady a platform to have a big numbers season I think. But when it comes down to it in the post season I think the Ravens are the team to be on this year. Very close to beating that exceptional Pats team in Foxborough last season and I can see them going all the way again this year.

[Crosby87]

Yes this college fb slate is great! Pro fb is looking good this weekend too.

Irish will have challenges with that stupid 1920 GT offense and the respected coach who even had success while making his name at Navy. Still....GT has played two patsies amd its going to be different in southbend. One thing about this new QB...he is 6'4 240. That's pretty f-n big. Still, I realize the starting qb, rb and TE are all done for Notre Dame, but they never do anything easy. Ever. So this fits.

Alabama looking for revenge vs Ole Miss. Watch out. Auburn looking to save the season vs LSU.

[swinfordfc]

Well that's the Cowboys done this year! .... and no - don't back against the Pats! I was happy - the Skins finally on the board 1-1 but it will be interesting on thursday night against the big blue and Eli - I think Green Bay will finally come out of the NFC this year but will they get it done in the super bowl?

[Crosby87]

Green Bay look good. Steelers offense might be the best in the nfl. That Cardinals team is going to be tough if Carson stays healthy.

Nice win for Notre Dame. Should put 50 or so on Umass which amounts to a bye.

[Real ale Madrid]

Green Bay look good. Steelers offense might be the best in the nfl. That Cardinals team is going to be tough if Carson stays healthy.

Nice win for Notre Dame. Should put 50 or so on Umass which amounts to a bye.

Agreed re. The Cards - Steelers best offense ? Mental - it was never that bad anyway , but the best in the league? No.

Good solid win for ND - I'll stand by my GT prediction for the ACC. Watched BC / FSU Friday night as well - as I'm a big BC fan - dreadful to watch - DEF on top and Golson doesn't look like a top QB to me. If he was that good he would have stayed in South Bend.


Well that's the Cowboys done this year! .... and no - don't back against the Pats! I was happy - the Skins finally on the board 1-1 but it will be interesting on thursday night against the big blue and Eli - I think Green Bay will finally come out of the NFC this year but will they get it done in the super bowl?

Washington could win the NFC East this year - The Eagles are 0-2, the Giants are officially done and the Cowboys are broken for this year. 8 or 9 wins could be enough.

[swinfordfc]

Washington could win the NFC East this year - The Eagles are 0-2, the Giants are officially done and the Cowboys are broken for this year. 8 or 9 wins could be enough.

Oh wait - way to early - especially with the Redskins - Thuesday night will tell us alot about them - against the Giants away - Giants not done yet but need to sort out they timing issues big time! The Jets defence lloks very good last night!

[Real ale Madrid]

Oh wait - way to early - especially with the Redskins - Thuesday night will tell us alot about them - against the Giants away - Giants not done yet but need to sort out they timing issues big time! The Jets defence lloks very good last night!

True but 2 weeks ago you would have said they were last out of 4, now they have a real chance in the divison. I was impressed with them on Sunday. Rams are a good team.

[Crosby87]

Giants could be (should be?) 2 and 0 and if they win on Thurs they are right back in it. Dez and now Romo out, Boys put Romo on STir meaning he can't come back til nov 22 the soonest. College coach in Philly could lose that locker room.

Colts are a disaster. What a terrible job that GM did in a supporting cast for Luck.

Why are the Eagles favored at Met Life with the Jets this weekend? Bizarre line.

[swinfordfc]

Giants could be (should be?) 2 and 0 and if they win on Thurs they are right back in it. Dez and now Romo out, Boys put Romo on STir meaning he can't come back til nov 22 the soonest. College coach in Philly could lose that locker room.

Colts are a disaster. What a terrible job that GM did in a supporting cast for Luck.

Why are the Eagles favored at Met Life with the Jets this weekend? Bizarre line.

Your def a Giants fan and not a Jets fan anyhow :)

[Crosby87]

Nah I like the jets. I just think the nfc east could be won at 7-9 which is silly.

[swinfordfc]

Nah I like the jets. I just think the nfc east could be won at 7-9 which is silly.

The 4 teams in it are over-hyped (Cowboys and Eagles) espercially .... and they all not that good in fairest!

[Crosby87]

Totally agree. There is big trouble brewing in Philly. And now Witten hobbled for dallas. Maybe the giants will lose tonight if wash can run it down their throats. Wash would be thrilled to be 2-1.

[Real ale Madrid]

Giants win 32-23 - still think Washington can make a run at that division, albeit not having seen the game.

[Crosby87]

I watched the first half. Giants started with a safety right off then were up 15 3. its funny all week the media here was like Eli is done....Eli is out of his prime....now its like Eli is back. Giants have a real shot...thats the nfl.

Can you imagine if Chicago with the back up can somehow win in Seattle and put them at 0-3? Not likely I know.

[swinfordfc]

The Giants are ok - they were gifted that game last night! The Redskins were the same old redskins - if they are really serious about going further - then get rid of the 3 qb's and start again. The defence is ok but get rid of hall - always injured. The special team alas got a great touch down but they need to sort out they punt kicking. The game was over after 6 minutes last night!

The Giants have a good chance of winning the East Division now - so we see.

[Crosby87]

Interesting Swiny, why do you think they were gifted the game?

Ok gents i cant move bc of the pope so lets look at this week a little closely.

So...some team who is 0 and 2 is going to win and make a run. Right? Who had a chance and is done at 0 and 3 and who will win?
Colts.
Ravens.
Eagles.
Saints.
Lions.
Seahawks.

Here are the games:
1. Colts @ Tenn. Colts -3. So...an 0 2 team is FAVORED on the road.
2.Ravens -2.5 Cincy. Cincy 2 and 0 Ravens 0 and 2. Takes guts to bet Cincy in Baltimore. But they are looking good. No?
3.Philly @ Jets. That line moved. Jets now favored by 2. I think the Eagles are done.
4.New Orleans @ Carolina. Carolina favored by 3. What can i say. New Orleans is slipping into the Abyss. Do they rally. Does Brees play and go buck wild? I'm tempted to take the Saints.
5. Ahh...the Lions. Weird game. Peyton Manning and his boys favored by 3 at Detroit. Thats the late sunday nighter. I dont like that game betting wise. Lions QB Stafford is limping and may have a lost year. Or maybe he gears it up at home. Know what? Im betting Lions.
6. Seattle. I'm tired of Pete. I'm tired of Seattle. They are minus 14.5. Go ahead if you want, they may win big. The Bears are horrible. Ex Irish Jimmy Clausen at qb if Cutler can't play. Jimmy was a gamer but as an Irish fan...I don't know where to start.

Sorry if that was too long chaps...let me know what you think!

[Real ale Madrid]

No strong opinions except to say no way do the Ravens go 0-3.

[swinfordfc]

Interesting Swiny, why do you think they were gifted the game?

Ok gents i cant move bc of the pope so lets look at this week a little closely.

So...some team who is 0 and 2 is going to win and make a run. Right? Who had a chance and is done at 0 and 3 and who will win?
Colts.
Ravens.
Eagles.
Saints.
Lions.
Seahawks.

Here are the games:
1. Colts @ Tenn. Colts -3. So...an 0 2 team is FAVORED on the road.
2.Ravens -2.5 Cincy. Cincy 2 and 0 Ravens 0 and 2. Takes guts to bet Cincy in Baltimore. But they are looking good. No?
3.Philly @ Jets. That line moved. Jets now favored by 2. I think the Eagles are done.
4.New Orleans @ Carolina. Carolina favored by 3. What can i say. New Orleans is slipping into the Abyss. Do they rally. Does Brees play and go buck wild? I'm tempted to take the Saints.
5. Ahh...the Lions. Weird game. Peyton Manning and his boys favored by 3 at Detroit. Thats the late sunday nighter. I dont like that game betting wise. Lions QB Stafford is limping and may have a lost year. Or maybe he gears it up at home. Know what? Im betting Lions.
6. Seattle. I'm tired of Pete. I'm tired of Seattle. They are minus 14.5. Go ahead if you want, they may win big. The Bears are horrible. Ex Irish Jimmy Clausen at qb if Cutler can't play. Jimmy was a gamer but as an Irish fan...I don't know where to start.

Sorry if that was too long chaps...let me know what you think!

Gifted as skins give them a 9pts lead within the first 5 mins - a touch back and a pick throw! ... then throw in the jones fumble as you are going into for touch down and then cousins under throwing twice to reed when he was wide open for touch down ---- just crazy stuff... he should be gone!

AND Philly not done :) .... going by tonight so far. Wow Jets ... what going on there!

[Crosby87]

Jets looked terrible to start the game.
Arizona put 2 defensive tds on SF in about 10 seconds!
That knee injury to Big Ben could be it for Pitt.
Ravens lose again....whats going on there.
Still think Colts suck.
Atlanta the surprise of the league.
Pats roll. Why even make Jax travel to NE? Should have just forfited.

[swinfordfc]

Atlanta the surprised of the league so far ... and they have the Redskins at home next ... should be another win cause skins are hopeless on the road. However they did win against the eagles at home! The East is wide open but my money would be on the Giants to win it!

Jets won in London yestarday but i thought they would win in fairest.

[Crosby87]

Yeah miami fired the coach on the plane ride home.
Too many injuries to players like Romo right now making for some awful games!

[Crosby87]

Check out the ESPN 30 for 30 about the Pete Carroll years at USC....pretty crazy. Snoop Dog hanging out at practice....those guys definitely never went to class one time.

[swinfordfc]

Atlanta should make it 6 out of 6 tonight ..... an the Jets have a handy one on Sunday. The Giants i think will take the East Division handy now ......

[Crosby87]

Yeah except the giants are without top 3 recievers and prince amakumura, ayers, and about ten other guys. The best d player has a concussion. Im starting to think victor cruz is never going to play again. Im sure he is still out until 3 am at 1Oak everynight as usual tho. And he wouldn't miss a fashion show in midtown. Priorities.

[Crosby87]

My friend I grew up with went to Michigan and was a Michigan fanatic...then he got a job with Cantor Fitz and died on 911...but boy...he is spinning from that game yesterday. I can't even believe it. I do hate Michigan and Notre Dame won so it's nice, but in a way I feel bad for them. Watch the last play if you didn't, and keep in mind they pretty much dominated the whole game.

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/10/jim-harbaugh-reaction-michigan-final-play-michigan-state

[swinfordfc]

The Jets look the part yestarday although its hard to judge as it was against the Redskins - but have good running game and WR's. I'm looking forward to the game tonight .... all the pressure is on the eagles.

[Crosby87]

The Giants were awful save the first drive. How did Eli win 2 super bowls?

Pats have a terrible run D....can the Jets do it on Sunday?

[Real ale Madrid]

That Michigan game was unbelievable.

[Crosby87]

Yeah...that one sportscaster guy in Detroit went on as the game was ending and got famous for telling the viewers how Michigan had won and the fans were spilling onto the streets etc...tbf he took his medicine after.

[swinfordfc]

Well the Seahawks showed last night that i would not bet against them for the play offs - def not

Sorry Crosby87 but i think the Jets will not beats Pats on Sunday - but it will be interesting. I'm looking forward to boys/giants game and the code red game - what the .... is that all about! .... The circus continued in D.C

[Real ale Madrid]

Just watched Boston College again this evening. Their offense is offensive. 0-4 in the ACC despite having the best Def in the country.

Lots of blowouts elsewhere, might be a night to hit the hay early!

Looking forward to a day of American football tomorrow - 4 games. Jets / Pats will be interesting. Pats to squeak a win at home. Gronk needs to get more involved.