Official 2008 Superbowl Championship Thread

[OdiN]

I don't like fiction.

 

[poncherelli2]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: poncherelli2
Wow, it seems like Eli has just inherited Roethlisberger's mantle of being despised and called overrated for no apparent reason, other than jealousy. I'm not sure what more is expected out of these guys.

I don't get that comparison. Roethlisberger played a terrible superbowl, and his team won that game in spite of him. I don't think anyone disputes that. Eli played a very good Superbowl. I am not a Big Ben hater at all, but the difference in this case is glaring.

I was referring more generally to the attitude against them. They're both successful young QBs who face an undo amount of criticism for reasons I don't understand. Big Ben had a bad superbowl, but played well through the playoffs that year and got a lot of help from a really good defense, just like Manning did. From what I've observed of both of them, they both seem like decent people, yet they attract alot of negative feelings, at least on this board.

On the other hand, they 3rd high profile qb pick from that draft was Rivers, who people seem to have no problem with, despite many recorded instances of acting like a jerk.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: ThePresence
You are very wrong. On NY Radio that's all I'm hearing. Tyree made on of the all-time immortal superbowl catches.

Agreed. That catch will be immortalized.

Am waiting impatiently for the clip to appear on youtube...

It's on Giants.com if you want to see it.

Thanks. I just watched it 10 times. Unfvckingbelievable.

 

[jagec]

In other news, Dewey beats Truman!

 

[Leros]

You can't

"NOTE: This is a placeholder title that will be published only in the event of a win."

 

[Fenixgoon]

:laugh:

 

[shiner]

Originally posted by: jagec
In other news, Dewey beats Truman!

Funny you should say that

 

[BUTCH1]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: Farang
Oh yea... going for it on 4th and 13. Will haunt Belichick for all eternity.

Especially since they lost by a FG.

Yea, I was puzzled by that one too, it's an indoor facility and a 49yd FG is a lot
higher % than 4th and 13! BB blew it on that one..

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: poncherelli2

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: poncherelli2
Wow, it seems like Eli has just inherited Roethlisberger's mantle of being despised and called overrated for no apparent reason, other than jealousy. I'm not sure what more is expected out of these guys.

I don't get that comparison. Roethlisberger played a terrible superbowl, and his team won that game in spite of him. I don't think anyone disputes that. Eli played a very good Superbowl. I am not a Big Ben hater at all, but the difference in this case is glaring.

I was referring more generally to the attitude against them. They're both successful young QBs who face an undo amount of criticism for reasons I don't understand. Big Ben had a bad superbowl, but played well through the playoffs that year and got a lot of help from a really good defense, just like Manning did. From what I've observed of both of them, they both seem like decent people, yet they attract alot of negative feelings, at least on this board.

On the other hand, they 3rd high profile qb pick from that draft was Rivers, who people seem to have no problem with, despite many recorded instances of acting like a jerk.

 

[fustercluck]

Man...I'm depressed. Can't believe the Pats blew it. I'm even more amazed Eli came up so big. Mid season he was still very erratic. Didn't they say he lead the league in INTs this year? But then they go and win 11 in a row on the road, including Eli coming up clutch in the superbowl, amazing. I can't believe Eli won his first superbowl already, he still looks like he's about 19

It's amazing the Pats won 18, but, without the superbowl, it's means little. What a bummer. I can't believe it. Now to ignore all sports talk/TV shows for the next couple weeks.

 

[poncherelli2]

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: poncherelli2

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: poncherelli2
Wow, it seems like Eli has just inherited Roethlisberger's mantle of being despised and called overrated for no apparent reason, other than jealousy. I'm not sure what more is expected out of these guys.

I don't get that comparison. Roethlisberger played a terrible superbowl, and his team won that game in spite of him. I don't think anyone disputes that. Eli played a very good Superbowl. I am not a Big Ben hater at all, but the difference in this case is glaring.

I was referring more generally to the attitude against them. They're both successful young QBs who face an undo amount of criticism for reasons I don't understand. Big Ben had a bad superbowl, but played well through the playoffs that year and got a lot of help from a really good defense, just like Manning did. From what I've observed of both of them, they both seem like decent people, yet they attract alot of negative feelings, at least on this board.

On the other hand, they 3rd high profile qb pick from that draft was Rivers, who people seem to have no problem with, despite many recorded instances of acting like a jerk.

Read any football threads on these forums, there is some serious hate for Roethlisberger. My bold prediction for next season: serious undo hate for Eli Manning

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: buck
I love how all the drunk football fans came together in this thread for a giant flameware (myself included).

Maybe things will be different in the morning?

That's pretty much SOP for Patriots fans.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: poncherelli2

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: poncherelli2
Wow, it seems like Eli has just inherited Roethlisberger's mantle of being despised and called overrated for no apparent reason, other than jealousy. I'm not sure what more is expected out of these guys.

I don't get that comparison. Roethlisberger played a terrible superbowl, and his team won that game in spite of him. I don't think anyone disputes that. Eli played a very good Superbowl. I am not a Big Ben hater at all, but the difference in this case is glaring.

I was referring more generally to the attitude against them. They're both successful young QBs who face an undo amount of criticism for reasons I don't understand. Big Ben had a bad superbowl, but played well through the playoffs that year and got a lot of help from a really good defense, just like Manning did. From what I've observed of both of them, they both seem like decent people, yet they attract alot of negative feelings, at least on this board.

On the other hand, they 3rd high profile qb pick from that draft was Rivers, who people seem to have no problem with, despite many recorded instances of acting like a jerk.

Ctrl + Z?

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

It specifically says "to be published in the event of a win".

You can't buy it

OP fails

 

[PurdueRy]

Just change the heading from "19-0" to "PWN3D!" and release it anyway

 

[shiner]

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
It specifically says "to be published in the event of a win".

You can't buy it

OP fails

Durrrrr....really?

It's a joke man....jeebus!

 

[SSSnail]

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: buck
I love how all the drunk football fans came together in this thread for a giant flameware (myself included).

Maybe things will be different in the morning?

That's pretty much SOP for Patriots fans.

Eh, not all. I'm just sad.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Am reading the game review at CNNSI:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c...ast_recap.html?cnn=yes

And these sentences jumped out at me:

Not that the Patriots were very mighty this day. They even conceded with 1 second on the clock as Belichick ran across the field to shake the hand of Coughlin, then headed to the locker room, ignoring the final kneeldown.

That it was Manning taking that knee was stunning. He showed the maturity and brilliant precision late in the game usually associated with, well, Brady.

Manning won the day on that alone in my book.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Originally posted by: shinerburke

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
It specifically says "to be published in the event of a win".

You can't buy it

OP fails

Durrrrr....really?

It's a joke man....jeebus!

Don't take the gourd's name in vain!

 

[krunchykrome]

I can't wait to watch the interviews with Belichick, Brady, Moss, Welker, and all of the other Patriots.

I'm also looking forward to interviews with Tiki Barber.

 

[Shlong]

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: ThePresence
You are very wrong. On NY Radio that's all I'm hearing. Tyree made on of the all-time immortal superbowl catches.

Agreed. That catch will be immortalized.

I've seen harder catches.. but not in that situation (Super Bowl, not much time left). What also made that play even more spectacular was how Eli escaped that sack.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
I can't wait to watch the interviews with Belichick, Brady, Moss, Welker, and all of the other Patriots.

I'm also looking forward to interviews with Tiki Barber.

Tiki rode Eli pretty hard heh.

 

[GTaudiophile]

I came into this game completely neutral. I decided to cheer for the Giants as they were the underdogs.

All I can say is that Eli came off as totally calm and collected. He came off as a leader in control of his team. And that is a lot considering his age and experience.

He may not go down as the greatest ever, but give him credit. Today is his day.

 

[Aluvus]

I enjoyed reading the tags users have supplied for it.

 

[Epic Fail]

Originally posted by: Shlong

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: ThePresence
You are very wrong. On NY Radio that's all I'm hearing. Tyree made on of the all-time immortal superbowl catches.

Agreed. That catch will be immortalized.

I've seen harder catches.. but not in that situation (Super Bowl, not much time left). What also made that play even more spectacular was how Eli escaped that sack.

I rate getting the throw off higher than the catch.