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elSicomoro · 11-22-2002, 11:13 PM

So far, the NFL season has been incredibly interesting.

My beloved Rams went 0-5, found another third-string miracle in Marc Bolger, and are now only 2 games behind the 49ers. God (Kurt Warner) will return against the evil and hated Washington Redskins on Sunday.

God, I fucking hate the Redskins...probably more than I hate the Cardinals.

With Donovan McNabb out for the season, I am incredibly concerned about Koy Detmer leading the Iggles to the division title. They should still win it...but barely.

The guy I used to sit next to at work is a huge Niners fan. He loves to rip on all the Eagles fans in the office...yet he has fear...fear that the Rams could still very well win the NFC West. I hope Koy Detmer throws for 300 yards on Monday night and leads the Eagles to a win over the Niners.

The AFC is a sea of mediocrity, though the AFC West is interesting. Three of the four teams in there could very well make the playoffs. San Diego...I am definitely surprised.

I see the Super Bowl champion coming from the NFC in the end though. You just have the better teams over there: Green Bay, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, San Francisco...and of course, St. Louis. And even without Donovan McNabb, the Eagles aren't a bad team.

(Did you all hear about the Eagles trying to woo Troy Aikman back to play? He declined. Fuck that...go get Randall Cunningham back...I'm sure he can still play.)

The regular season ends on Monday December 30th...San Francisco at St. Louis...should be a great game to watch.

If Green Bay's road does not include St. Louis in the playoffs, they should take it all. Otherwise, it's anybody's guess...I'm leaning towards New Orleans or San Francisco. From the AFC, I'm leaning towards Denver...maybe...MAYBE...San Diego. In the end though, the NFC will return to the top spot after a 2-year break.

Cam · 11-23-2002, 01:14 AM

San Fran or Green Bay will win the SuperBowl I'd bet a whole fifty cents on it. The eagles would have been my pick before McNabb got injured, just don't see him able to come back and lead the team after such a devestating injury.

Michael Vick is fucking amazing on the field. I don't have anything to compare him to the best thing I can think of is Barry Sanders with an arm. And a god damn good arm at that.

By the way syc Cunnigham would be a perfect fit for the Eagles. He has legs and can throw though he's not nearly as disciplined as McNabb was.

Bulger and Warner are both products of a great team, the Rams are not a product of a great Quarterback, to many people get those things mixed up.

Okay so I feel like I'm following Sycamores post with the same idea. Well screw it these are my insights to the first part of the season. And someone actually posted in the sports section so I'm excited.

elSicomoro · 11-23-2002, 01:23 AM

Lessee...it's about 1:30 out in the midwest...you've been drinking, haven't you, Cam?

Cam · 11-23-2002, 09:37 AM

You caught me syc. These late night drunken rambles in the Cellar have got to stop.
I'm editing my post, wouldn't want visitors to get the wrong idea. That was one attrocious bit of writing.

Undertoad · 11-23-2002, 09:58 AM

The thing about Cunningham is that he refuses to do any actual work, he just wants to go out and play sandlot football.

Cam · 11-23-2002, 10:56 AM

True UT, but sometimes the system is made for that, that's why he had that great year with the Vikings, it was possible for him to play that way. Once again an example of the team making the quarterback. Cunningham could have been the future at QB but now McNabb is. Cunningham is just another example of great talent that went to waste becuase of a pathetic work ethic.

Griff · 11-23-2002, 01:40 PM

Speaking of work ethic, I'm still shaken from the loss of Touchdown Tommy. If I wasn't already sick as a dog, the thought of Stewart taking the snaps this week and wasting all that receiver talent... Cunningham just had a little too much talent, he could get away with that sandlot stuff. He was spectacular when it all came together though.

Cam · 11-25-2002, 12:50 AM

The football season is driving me nuts, it's impossible to choose a winner. If I was placing bets on my predictions I would be broke now. Texans win, Jets are back, and the Rams lost again (wait, I think I guessed that one). Strange season

Griff · 11-25-2002, 06:58 AM

I thought the Saints were slump proof, the freaking Browns beat them? The Steelers looked awful yesterday. With Kordell driving they couldn't be as aggressive as they had been passing, although he is still a tough guy who'll run on you. I really think they need to stick with Amos Z in the backfield. I like Bettis but he isn't explosive enough. Z doesn't need a big hole and has developed into quite a pass catcher. Bettis depends on the offensive line taking over the game. Oh yah, the pass defense is terrible.

elSicomoro · 11-25-2002, 08:37 PM

That Rams loss hurt...but I'm holding out hope for an Eagles win tonight.

Yesterday was incredibly bizarre...anyone see the exchange between Mike Sherman and Warren Sapp? That almost got incredibly ugly.

Cam · 12-06-2002, 11:33 PM

If there is a weekend to catch the NFL matchups this season this one is it. Here are the ones to catch in my opinion

Buc's vs. Falcons
The Buccanears are the only team that have contained vick this season. It's also a pivitol matchup in the playoff race. Even without those two things, the inclusion of vick deserves your time.

Buffalo vs. New England

Bledsoes return to New England. Should be a good game though the last matchup wasn't that great. Bledsoe was unstoppable last week.

Minnesota at Green Bay

Minnesota beat Green Bay two weeks ago, I'd like to say this game is going to be good, but I'm going to go ahead and predict a Green Bay blow out. Last weeks loss to Atlanta had to have just killed Minnesota, their's no heart at all anymore.

elSicomoro · 12-07-2002, 12:10 AM

Hubris, you need to head up to GB to give your guys some wall-to-wall...what the hell is wrong with them?

Michael Vick is something special to watch...that run last week was fantastic.

I always have liked Bledsoe...he just goes out there and throws for 2000 yards a game like it's nothing.

Watch that Eagles/Seahawks game on Sunday too...the Eagles are like the Ravens of 2 years ago, only with a better offense. An Eagles win and a Giants tie or loss gives Philadelphia the division.

Undertoad · 12-07-2002, 09:45 AM

Eagles/Seahawks I will watch, as I watch all Eagles games, but this'll be a snoozefest. A great team with a third-string QB against a poor team. Final score might well be 6-3.

Cam · 12-07-2002, 10:41 AM

Check out the Vtech Miami game today, sadly I'm working so I'm going to miss it, but It could turn out to be a pretty decent game, though I expect Miami to win.

Griff · 12-07-2002, 11:42 AM

I usually try to keep it to one ball game per weekend. That said, I'm tempted to watch the Falcons as well as Pburg. Vick really makes it happen, he is what everybody thought Stewart was going to be. He's just about the perfect quarterback.

11-22-2002, 11:13 PM	#1
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	This guy wants to play...football!!! So far, the NFL season has been incredibly interesting. My beloved Rams went 0-5, found another third-string miracle in Marc Bolger, and are now only 2 games behind the 49ers. God (Kurt Warner) will return against the evil and hated Washington Redskins on Sunday. God, I fucking hate the Redskins...probably more than I hate the Cardinals. With Donovan McNabb out for the season, I am incredibly concerned about Koy Detmer leading the Iggles to the division title. They should still win it...but barely. The guy I used to sit next to at work is a huge Niners fan. He loves to rip on all the Eagles fans in the office...yet he has fear...fear that the Rams could still very well win the NFC West. I hope Koy Detmer throws for 300 yards on Monday night and leads the Eagles to a win over the Niners. The AFC is a sea of mediocrity, though the AFC West is interesting. Three of the four teams in there could very well make the playoffs. San Diego...I am definitely surprised. I see the Super Bowl champion coming from the NFC in the end though. You just have the better teams over there: Green Bay, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, San Francisco...and of course, St. Louis. And even without Donovan McNabb, the Eagles aren't a bad team. (Did you all hear about the Eagles trying to woo Troy Aikman back to play? He declined. Fuck that...go get Randall Cunningham back...I'm sure he can still play.) The regular season ends on Monday December 30th...San Francisco at St. Louis...should be a great game to watch. If Green Bay's road does not include St. Louis in the playoffs, they should take it all. Otherwise, it's anybody's guess...I'm leaning towards New Orleans or San Francisco. From the AFC, I'm leaning towards Denver...maybe...MAYBE...San Diego. In the end though, the NFC will return to the top spot after a 2-year break.

11-23-2002, 01:14 AM	#2
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	San Fran or Green Bay will win the SuperBowl I'd bet a whole fifty cents on it. The eagles would have been my pick before McNabb got injured, just don't see him able to come back and lead the team after such a devestating injury. Michael Vick is fucking amazing on the field. I don't have anything to compare him to the best thing I can think of is Barry Sanders with an arm. And a god damn good arm at that. By the way syc Cunnigham would be a perfect fit for the Eagles. He has legs and can throw though he's not nearly as disciplined as McNabb was. Bulger and Warner are both products of a great team, the Rams are not a product of a great Quarterback, to many people get those things mixed up. Okay so I feel like I'm following Sycamores post with the same idea. Well screw it these are my insights to the first part of the season. And someone actually posted in the sports section so I'm excited. __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail. Last edited by Cam; 11-23-2002 at 10:59 AM.

11-23-2002, 09:37 AM	#4
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	You caught me syc. These late night drunken rambles in the Cellar have got to stop. I'm editing my post, wouldn't want visitors to get the wrong idea. That was one attrocious bit of writing. __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail. Last edited by Cam; 11-23-2002 at 11:00 AM.

11-23-2002, 10:56 AM	#6
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	True UT, but sometimes the system is made for that, that's why he had that great year with the Vikings, it was possible for him to play that way. Once again an example of the team making the quarterback. Cunningham could have been the future at QB but now McNabb is. Cunningham is just another example of great talent that went to waste becuase of a pathetic work ethic. __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail.

11-23-2002, 01:40 PM	#7
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Speaking of work ethic, I'm still shaken from the loss of Touchdown Tommy. If I wasn't already sick as a dog, the thought of Stewart taking the snaps this week and wasting all that receiver talent... Cunningham just had a little too much talent, he could get away with that sandlot stuff. He was spectacular when it all came together though. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-23-2002, 01:23 AM	#3
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Lessee...it's about 1:30 out in the midwest...you've been drinking, haven't you, Cam?

11-23-2002, 09:58 AM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The thing about Cunningham is that he refuses to do any actual work, he just wants to go out and play sandlot football.

11-25-2002, 12:50 AM	#8
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	The football season is driving me nuts, it's impossible to choose a winner. If I was placing bets on my predictions I would be broke now. Texans win, Jets are back, and the Rams lost again (wait, I think I guessed that one). Strange season __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail.

11-25-2002, 06:58 AM	#9
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I thought the Saints were slump proof, the freaking Browns beat them? The Steelers looked awful yesterday. With Kordell driving they couldn't be as aggressive as they had been passing, although he is still a tough guy who'll run on you. I really think they need to stick with Amos Z in the backfield. I like Bettis but he isn't explosive enough. Z doesn't need a big hole and has developed into quite a pass catcher. Bettis depends on the offensive line taking over the game. Oh yah, the pass defense is terrible. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-25-2002, 08:37 PM	#10
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	That Rams loss hurt...but I'm holding out hope for an Eagles win tonight. Yesterday was incredibly bizarre...anyone see the exchange between Mike Sherman and Warren Sapp? That almost got incredibly ugly.

12-06-2002, 11:33 PM	#11
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	If there is a weekend to catch the NFL matchups this season this one is it. Here are the ones to catch in my opinion Buc's vs. Falcons The Buccanears are the only team that have contained vick this season. It's also a pivitol matchup in the playoff race. Even without those two things, the inclusion of vick deserves your time. Buffalo vs. New England Bledsoes return to New England. Should be a good game though the last matchup wasn't that great. Bledsoe was unstoppable last week. Minnesota at Green Bay Minnesota beat Green Bay two weeks ago, I'd like to say this game is going to be good, but I'm going to go ahead and predict a Green Bay blow out. Last weeks loss to Atlanta had to have just killed Minnesota, their's no heart at all anymore. __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail.

12-07-2002, 12:10 AM	#12
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Hubris, you need to head up to GB to give your guys some wall-to-wall...what the hell is wrong with them? Michael Vick is something special to watch...that run last week was fantastic. I always have liked Bledsoe...he just goes out there and throws for 2000 yards a game like it's nothing. Watch that Eagles/Seahawks game on Sunday too...the Eagles are like the Ravens of 2 years ago, only with a better offense. An Eagles win and a Giants tie or loss gives Philadelphia the division.

12-07-2002, 09:45 AM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Eagles/Seahawks I will watch, as I watch all Eagles games, but this'll be a snoozefest. A great team with a third-string QB against a poor team. Final score might well be 6-3.

12-07-2002, 10:41 AM	#14
Cam dripping with ignorance Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 642	Check out the Vtech Miami game today, sadly I'm working so I'm going to miss it, but It could turn out to be a pretty decent game, though I expect Miami to win. __________________ After the seventh beer I generally try and stay away from the keyboard, I apologize for what happens when I fail.

12-07-2002, 11:42 AM	#15
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I usually try to keep it to one ball game per weekend. That said, I'm tempted to watch the Falcons as well as Pburg. Vick really makes it happen, he is what everybody thought Stewart was going to be. He's just about the perfect quarterback. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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