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[BakedPigeon]

The only time Tom Brady was not getting hurried or sacked was the final drive they made to score that touchdown during the 4th quarter. He would immediately get rid of the football and make short accurate passes to mainly Welker. If he waited to long and looked for the man deep down the field he just kept getting rocked.

 

[BlueTsunami]

WORLD MOTHER FUCKING CHAMPIONS YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!

Congrats to the Giants, Eli, Tom Coughlin, Strahan and the rest of the D, but most of all props to Striker, Lefty, jman and the other NYG GAF fans! We did it boys!! Kept the faith and the Giants are now top of the heap!



Just call me Nostradamus. Can everyone finally admit that he is decent? At least maybe Dilfer quality? The one pick all post season was because of a bad drop by Steve Smith.

Fucking Eli! Worst QB in the league, and probably ever and he leads the super bowl winning drive against the best team ever. I guess even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes right Enron, Bezz?

Further:

Now to plan how I will get out of work to get to the parade!

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

WE ALL KEPT THE FAITH! MAY THIS LIGHT BURN FOREVA

 

[Gigglepoo]

Why did they go for that? It was a makeable FG, but they go for a 4th and 13? I didn't understand that at all. :/

That was the drive the coaches proved they had no idea what to do. They punted on 4th and 2 but went on 4th and 13. They were clearly confused, unable to know if they should trust their offense or rely on their defense. You can't be confused and indecisive in the Super Bowl.

Patriots were out coached and out played.

 

[Spectral Glider]

:lol I've just challenged you to show me anywhere that I dissed a winning playoff team and you can't. "BU BU BUT YOU TALK SHIT LULZ"

I talk shit about the Steelers because the Steelers fans are almost as delusional as Cubs fans in their rampant dicksucking of a franchise that continually fails to live up to the hype. But there's not many other franchises I talk massive shit about. I mean seriously... name them. I'll even let you go thru every other sports thread to back up your claims about me, but you can't. (And now you'll quote this, if you bother to reply, and try to argue that the Steelers won the superbowl in 2006, have one of the five best QBs in the league, and only got embarassed in the playoffs cuz your starting RB broke his leg. And eventually I'll have to stop replying because I'm a closet Steelers fan myself who secretly loves the Rooneys but I just can't stand Steelers fans)



you can be as happy as you want, but you can't make the claim that the patriots suck. not as a steelers fan, nto as a lions fan, and especially not as a 9ers fan.

Stop projecting on me. There's really only been two groups of horrible fans. The recent bandwagon Pats fans and, of course, Eagle fans. Every other team has it's normal share of smart fans and complete idiots.

Now, I know the Pats don't suck. I know all about them, more than I'd care to admit. And again I say.....18-1, NO PERFECTION FOR MEDIA DARLING BRADY. YESSSS!!!!!!!

 

[Karakand]

 

[BakedPigeon]

Honestly, I would classify it as arrogance but I may have taken that shot too with Wes Welker in my arsenal

They actually asked Bilicheck about that play and he said something along the lines of "50 yard field goals are a toss up".

 

[kbear]

How could he have avoided something like this:

It was so bad an owned gif was made out of it. The other sacks were just as bad.

 

[FooTemps]

First off, obligatory 'ELI MANNING HAS ECO-DRIVE' comment needs to be made.

Citizen's watch commercials were very well placed. UNSTOPPABLE! ECO-DRIVE! ELI MANNING!

Now onto the meat of the situation... Belichick is stupid for not kicking it on the 4th and long in the 1st quarter...

 

[Suburban Cowboy]

Did anyone see that the patriots actually recovered the Eli Manning fumble, then the giants ripped it out of his hands and the refs called it in favor of the giants :lol :lol

actually if you pay attention the Giant gets his arm under the ball as the guy falls on it. But yes, lets bitch about calls

 

[Innotech]

no, but he looked average. the patriots had other-worldly blocking for almost the entire season. what people are saying is that when brady doesn't have 10 seconds to sit back there, he doesn't look like some unstoppable record setting beast. he is still a good QB, but nothing like the first half of the season. and what if every QB got the kind of time he normally got throughout the season?

if Brees had that kind of time I think the Saints might have won a few more games.
They wouldnt have made it to the playoffs though or they wouldnt have made it far.

 

[Deleted member 1159]

Kinda LTTP, but this was one of the best Super Bowls I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Not just because the Patriots lost (I'd have been fine with them getting the perfect season) but because of the huge underdog, last minute comeback, etc. etc.

Awesome. Congrats Eli, though I hate your older brother...

 

[RurouniZel]

One question: Remember the play where Brady was hit as he threw from the endzone? Why wasn't that a safety? We never got a great shot of the field, but I never saw any Patriot play on the left side of the field. Wasn't that intentional grounding?

Either way, I'm glad this was a well called game. No real bitching from either side.

Because the ball was tipped when he threw it. Can't be grounding by rule if the ball is tipped. Same goes for pass interference.

 

[kbear]

:lol

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

if Brees had that kind of time I think the Saints might have won a few more games.
They wouldnt have made it to the playoffs though or they wouldnt have made it far.

if the saints had won "a few more games" they would have infact been in the playoffs.

 

[Gigglepoo]

Because the ball was tipped when he threw it. Can't be grounding by rule if the ball is tipped. Same goes for pass interference.

I guess that makes sense. I was frustrated because he was clearly throwing to the left, even without the deflection, and there was no Patriot in sight. You're probably right, though.

 

[Nooreo]

local FOX 5 news was just showing Times Square, the people there are going wild and celebrating like crazy with police on horseback trying to control the crowds. Then they cut to an overhead street view in Boston and you see people leaving bars walking slowly with their heads down.

Fucking awesome, hope someone will youtube that segment :lol

Oh....ohh yessss...

 

[GoutPatrol]

I missed the final two minutes. I left my dad's apartment after Moss' TD to catch a 10:12 train. I thought it was over. Not only did I miss the final two minutes, I missed the train.

God hates me.

 

[Shard]

I love Wikipedia:

Tiki Barber
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiki_Barber


NFL retirement

In October 2006, Barber revealed his intention to retire at the end of the 2006 NFL season. Barber has previously indicated his desire to retire at some point and pursue a broadcasting career but the news still came as a shock to Giants fans and NFL observers.

Many fans wondered why a player at the peak of his game would retire. Barber cited the toll the physical nature of football takes on a person's body. He also spoke of his keen interest in pursuing a broadcasting career and other opportunities. Rick Reilly wrote a column in Sports Illustrated, that chastised critics of Barber's decision and listed a number of former players who played until they were no longer physically able to and have since endured long-term injuries.

During his career with the Giants, the team never won a championship, a top goal of Barber's that he spoke publicly about in 2005. When announcing his retirement, Barber seemed at peace to leave the game without a Super Bowl ring. He said, "I used to think my career was defined by not winning a Super Bowl. But I think looking back on my career, they'll see someone who was a competitor, someone who always played hard and never gave up."[13] He officially filed his retirement papers with the Players Association on February 12, 2007

The year after he retired, the Giants won Superbowl 42 against the undefeated New England Patriots, 17-14, on February 3rd, 2008. Punch was served.

I propose Ewing Theory be renamed Barber Theory.

 

[Wellington]

Where is Tom Penny?

Man that Pats O really MORPHED into something that beat the Giants!

Pats held to 17 points?! YEAH RIGHT!!!

 

[SickBoy]

actually if you pay attention the Giant gets his arm under the ball as the guy falls on it. But yes, lets bitch about calls

Yeah, I thought it was sketchy at first glance, but on the replay, I saw exactly that. I think it was a great call... the Pats should've had it, but I didn't see any evidence that they actually did get it. I think that was a huge will-to-win play by Bradshaw.

 

[kbear]

I propose Ewing Theory be renamed Barber Theory.

I can't wait to read Simmons' piece on this. Is it going to be up tomorrow or Tuesday?

 

[yankeeforever2]

Where is Tom Penny?

Man that Pats O really MORPHED into something that beat the Giants!

Pats held to 17 points?! YEAH RIGHT!!!

Where have you been!

 

[Fatalah]

The former Massachusetts governor [Mitt Romney] seemed heartbroken after his hometown Patriots lost the lead in the game's final minute. "You stay here and watch the celebration; I'm going to bed," Romney told his traveling press corps.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8UJ9HR80&show_article=1


Ah, tonight just keeps getting better and better!

 

[Karakand]

Where is Tom Penny?

I'd like to see a Kintaro sighting myself.

 

[Archaix]

I propose Ewing Theory be renamed Barber Theory.

I'm torn on whether this will happen. On one hand, it's the obvious choice. On the other, there's little chance Simmons will want to remember this game every time he brings it up.

 

[Spectral Glider]

actually if you pay attention the Giant gets his arm under the ball as the guy falls on it. But yes, lets bitch about calls

Yeah, on the second or third angle they showed, you can see Bradshaw had one arm under the Pat player. At that point, it's a scrum and anything goes. Bradshaw got it last.

 

[Wellington]

actually if you pay attention the Giant gets his arm under the ball as the guy falls on it. But yes, lets bitch about calls

Yes lets bitch about calls like bullshit spots and challenging a NON-CALL ON A PENALTY.

 

[Gigglepoo]

Where is Tom Penny?

As painfull as it is for me personally. Congrats to the Giants fans. Your team played better tonight and that's the bottom line. Both teams had opportunities and in the end the Giants made the plays and the Pats didn't.

It's hard to call out a guy who isn't acting like a colossal prick in defeat.

 

[Archaix]

Yes lets bitch about calls like bullshit spots and challenging a NON-CALL ON A PENALTY.

:lol :lol

The spot was bad, the challenge was legit though. Incredibly rare to see, but it's legal. And the fumble recovery wasn't a bad call, just a symptom of a bad rule. Patriots should have been given possession on a moral sort of level, but according to NFL rules and customs the refs made the right call.

 

[X26]

http://randazza.wordpress.com/2008/02/03/patriots-file-for-19-0-trademark/

:lol

 

[Shard]

I'm torn on whether this will happen. On one hand, it's the obvious choice. On the other, there's little chance Simmons will want to remember this game every time he brings it up.

Of course it won't happen with Simmons, he will however probably invent a new level of losing.

 

[Meier]

Did anyone see that the patriots actually recovered the Eli Manning fumble, then the giants ripped it out of his hands and the refs called it in favor of the giants :lol :lol

He was down by contact anyway -- the fumble wasn't even considered by the refs.

 

[Karakand]

It's hard to call out a guy who isn't acting like a colossal prick in defeat.

Like this erases them being pricks for the rest of the season? Troll 'em all and lot god sort it out.

 

[Lonestar]

 

[Gigglepoo]

Has anyone else compared this to the Miracle on Ice yet? Massive underdogs defeat the Evil Empire. USA! USA!

Like this erases them being pricks for the rest of the season? Troll 'em all and lot god sort it out.

Ha! Good point.

 

[Chiggs]

I won money because of Big Blue! Thanks, guys!

 

[Lion Heart]

WHo can say they beat the Superbowl champs twice in one season??? WOOOT

Spoiler

lool i need something

GO COWBOYS

Also remember people. If you have a hot chick,
DONT BRING HER TO YOUR GAME
DONT BRING HER TO YOUR GAME
DONT BRING HER TO YOUR GAME
DONT BRING HER TO YOUR GAME
DONT KICK IT TO HESTER
DONT BRING HER TO YOUR GAME
DONT BRING HER TO YOUR GAME

 

[kbear]

Look how happy and proud Peyton is:

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=3229434&categoryId=2378529&n8pe6c=1

just skip archie's part

 

[Archaix]

Of course it won't happen with Simmons, he will however probably invent a new level of losing.

He has been building up to it though, referring to Tiki as the best Ewing Theory example ever on multiple occasions.

 

[Spectral Glider]

:lol :lol

The spot was bad, the challenge was legit though. Incredibly rare to see, but it's legal. And the fumble recovery wasn't a bad call, just a symptom of a bad rule. Patriots should have been given possession on a moral sort of level, but according to NFL rules and customs the refs made the right call.

There's several rules in the NFL that don't really make a whole lot of sense. I wonder what things, if any, get discussed at the meetings this offseason.

The only somewhat questionable thing about Bill's challenge was that he had the pleasure of a commercial break to discuss the whole thing and then throw out a flag without fear of another play being run.

 

[sefskillz]

THE NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS! congrats wellington!

 

[Gigglepoo]

He has been building up to it though, referring to Tiki as the best Ewing Theory example ever on multiple occasions.

Eh, Patrick Ewing is still the best Ewing Theory example. Tiki Barber wasn't a great player (very good, but not great), they weren't expected to win with him and they weren't buried because he left.

Peyton Manning at Tennessee is probably the second best example still.

 

[Meier]

Giants D simply made mincemeat out of the Pats Offensive Line. The pressure on Brady and the instant results was orgasmic

Why cant I find the Tom Brady/date/offensive linemen commercial.

 

[bionic77]

WORLD MOTHER FUCKING CHAMPIONS YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!

Congrats to the Giants, Eli, Tom Coughlin, Strahan and the rest of the D, but most of all props to Striker, Lefty, jman and the other NYG GAF fans! We did it boys!! Kept the faith and the Giants are now top of the heap!

Just call me Nostradamus. Can everyone finally admit that he is decent? At least maybe Dilfer quality? The one pick all post season was because of a bad drop by Steve Smith.

Fucking Eli! Worst QB in the league, and probably ever and he leads the super bowl winning drive against the best team ever. I guess even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes right Enron, Bezz?


Now to plan how I will get out of work to get to the parade!

I have been supporting Eli since midway through the season Welli! I always wanted him to be considered one rung below the Messiah, but after today he is Big Ben's equal and brother forever in my books!

Please you must come up with a biblical nickname for the Messiah's brother now. Eli just isn't worthy.

I also support your bringing up the past shit talking of the arrogant Pats fans and rubbing it in. I also propose you use rub the salt of their bitter tears in their now open wounds.

 

[Archaix]

Eh, Patrick Ewing is still the best Ewing Theory example. Tiki Barber wasn't a great player (very good, but not great), they weren't expected to win with him and they weren't buried because he left.

They were absolutely buried when he left. They were picked to finish with under 6 wins this season.

Also, the Knicks never won the championship, with or without Ewing.

 

[jordan0386]

They were absolutely buried when he left. They were picked to finish with under 6 wins this season.

Also, the Knicks never won the championship, with or without Ewing.

2 without, as far as I remember.

 

[professor_t]

People saying stuff like

"When Brady doesn't have forever to throw, he sucks"

really don't know much about football. There isn't a QB in the league (Vick is in jail) who could have been successful with offensive line play that absolutely dreadful. He had no time whatsoever. Brady wasn't revealed as a fraud or anything.

Brady is a great QB. Anyone who questions that is an ignoramus.

However, he benefits from one of the the best O-lines in the league. A lot of QBs would give their ass for the kind of time Brady gets in the pocket.

 

[Archaix]

There's several rules in the NFL that don't really make a whole lot of sense. I wonder what things, if any, get discussed at the meetings this offseason.

The only somewhat questionable thing about Bill's challenge was that he had the pleasure of a commercial break to discuss the whole thing and then throw out a flag without fear of another play being run.

It was a change of possession relatively early in the Super Bowl. It would have been fishy if they hadn't gone to commercial.

 

[Odrion]

I swear to god this Superbowl was like those "oh yeaaaah bullshit" underdog sport movie.

I wanted to cry with number 17 too. :[

Oh man when Eli almost got tackled and he broke out of it and made that fucking pass!

 

[SickBoy]

I think Tiki leaving was good for the Giants, actually... seems to have sold them on what turned into a very effective committee approach this year. I think you're going to see more teams try a more diverse (or at least more populated) backfield in the coming year.