NFL/NCAA American Football discussion

**Clifford** · 04/01/2006, 9:33 AM

Originally Posted by Soko

If they hadn't overuled that "catch" from Gonzalez or Abiamiri had sacked Tory Smith on 3rd and long with 2 mins to go, it could well have gone to OT.

Georgia were pathetic.

Florida State to hold Robinson in check and win this one 20-13.

USC will blitz Texas 40-24.

Hmmmm...Penn state in 3rd over time. I fell asleep eventually, couldn't keep the eyes open so late. Great stuff in a weird kind of way, turnovers were the name of the game.

**shedite** · 04/01/2006, 9:41 AM

Playoff Predictions:

Washington Redskins @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jacksonville Jaguars @ New England Patriots
Carolina Panthers @ New York Giants
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals

**swinfordfc** · 04/01/2006, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by Kerry Blue

The Washington-Tampa Bay match should be a real cracker if their meeting in Week 10 is anything to go by. The Bucs won that 36-35 with Mike Alstott getting a 2 point conversion with less than a minute left in the game after they failed to tie the game with the extra point attempt but were allowed to retake the down when the Redskins went offside. It's difficult to predict who'll win any of the games this weekend. The Pittsburgh-Cincinnati match should be another close encounter with each having beaten the other away from home in the regular season. I think that the Jags might shock the Pats and beat them, while the Giants home form, 7-1, (their only home loss being a 21-24 defeat to the Vikings in Week 10) should see them edge past the Panthers.

The weekend's games:
Saturday:
9.30pm Washington Redskins @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1.00am Jacksonville Jaguars @ New England Patriots

Sunday:
6.00pm Carolina Panthers @ New York Giants
9.30pm Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals

As long as the Redskins i be happy enough

**swinfordfc** · 04/01/2006, 9:53 AM

Originally Posted by shedite

Playoff Predictions:

Washington Redskins @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jacksonville Jaguars @ New England Patriots
Carolina Panthers @ New York Giants
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals

Washington
New England Patriots
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Steelers

**Real ale Madrid** · 04/01/2006, 10:32 AM

My own predictions for what its worth:

Tampa Bay, New England, NY Giants and Pittsburgh for the wild cards.

I'll go with USC tonight but i really hope its a close game. A blow-out would be a huge disapointment either way.

**Clifford** · 04/01/2006, 10:40 AM

Buccs, Pats, Giants, Steelers for me for what it's worth.

**Soko** · 04/01/2006, 8:46 PM

FSU should have taken the upset last night. They missed the extra point and gave away a safety in regulation. After the opening drive they had PSU in fits with their speed and this was all without AJ Nicholson.

USC in California, try again Texas because Vince Young has no chance tonight.

**shedite** · 05/01/2006, 9:30 AM

Seems to be 5/6 of us with an interest in the playoffs. Anyone for a fantasy game? PM me your address and I'll send ya the invite. It'll be good craic.

**Clifford** · 05/01/2006, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Soko

FSU should have taken the upset last night. They missed the extra point and gave away a safety in regulation. After the opening drive they had PSU in fits with their speed and this was all without AJ Nicholson.

USC in California, try again Texas because Vince Young has no chance tonight.

Ha ha, your on a roll bud, Young no chance - no chance of ever being tackled by a USC defender. What an incredible display, the guy made a fool of all and sundry last night. Over 200 yards rushing and over 250 passing just himself, 3 TD's, a 2 point after a touchdown, a lateral pass to set up a TD. Over 1000 yards rushing and 2500 passing for the season. Good grief.

41-38 in the end, Young TD 18 seconds from the end. Incredible.

**Soko** · 05/01/2006, 11:35 AM

Well I won on WVU and FSU so I suppose 2/3 is not bad.

Once again 4th and 2 and if LenDale White gets it then its all over. Reggie Bush - wtf are you trying to lateral that ball for? And as for Vince Youngs lateral

He's much quicker than college players and looks now like he'll be a top 2 pick. I still dont fancy him as an NFL QB though, those boys are far quicker than USC and his weak arm will get exposed.

**Clifford** · 05/01/2006, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Soko

Well I won on WVU and FSU so I suppose 2/3 is not bad.

Once again 4th and 2 and if LenDale White gets it then its all over. Reggie Bush - wtf are you trying to lateral that ball for? And as for Vince Youngs lateral

He's much quicker than college players and looks now like he'll be a top 2 pick. I still dont fancy him as an NFL QB though, those boys are far quicker than USC and his weak arm will get exposed.

I thought Penn beat FSU? You said FSU would win it....only being pedantic, but that makes 1/3....

**Soko** · 05/01/2006, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Clifford

I thought Penn beat FSU? You said FSU would win it....only being pedantic, but that makes 1/3....

Backed them +10.5. They could well have pulled off the upset there.

**Clifford** · 05/01/2006, 3:20 PM

Originally Posted by Soko

Backed them +10.5. They could well have pulled off the upset there.

Nice one, spend it well. I suppose the same bet on the Pats this weekend would be worth doing? Or is it?

**Soko** · 05/01/2006, 4:09 PM

-8 is a bit of a reach especially with bad weather shceduled for New England. This makes it a ball control game and usually reduces total points scored as field goal range is reduced.

I like the Giants -2.5 against the Panthers. I reckon Eli steps up and exposes Carolina whose offense is not as good as it appears. DeShaun Foster made his name on 2 games against the awful Falcons run D and Smith is their main receiver - I dont even think they have a TE.

The Redskins +2.5 could well barge into Tampa and take that one. They run the ball well enough to keep the Bucs off the field and Simms will be on the floor all day.

**Kerry Blue** · 05/01/2006, 5:23 PM

Originally Posted by shedite

Seems to be 5/6 of us with an interest in the playoffs. Anyone for a fantasy game? PM me your address and I'll send ya the invite. It'll be good craic.

Sounds good!

I'm going for Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, NY Giants and Pittsburgh.

**Aberdonian Stu** · 05/01/2006, 6:30 PM

I'm going for Tampa, New England, New Jersey

and Pittsburgh.

**Clifford** · 05/01/2006, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Soko

-8 is a bit of a reach especially with bad weather shceduled for New England. This makes it a ball control game and usually reduces total points scored as field goal range is reduced.

I like the Giants -2.5 against the Panthers. I reckon Eli steps up and exposes Carolina whose offense is not as good as it appears. DeShaun Foster made his name on 2 games against the awful Falcons run D and Smith is their main receiver - I dont even think they have a TE.

The Redskins +2.5 could well barge into Tampa and take that one. They run the ball well enough to keep the Bucs off the field and Simms will be on the floor all day.

Thanks for that, will do.

**strangeirish** · 06/01/2006, 9:31 PM

Marcus Vick kicked off team. Story.

**Soper** · 06/01/2006, 10:43 PM

I think New York, New England and Pittsburg will win. The Redskins - Buccs game is harder to call.If I had to choose one, I think I would go for Washington.Hopefully it will be half as good as the match they played earlier in the season. With regards New York...they looked solid against the Raiders last weekend, I think they could go far.

I hope the Raiders get their act together for next season