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2005 NFL Season
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LethalWolfe said:
so i got some tickets from a friend to see the skins/eagles this sunday. please let it be at least a good game. last time i saw them match up was about 2002..... UGLY
I hope the Redskins get their act together and beat the Iggles on Sunday night... not that I'm a Redskins fan (I used to pull for the Cowboys before the Panthers came into existence), but the Iggles are only marginally less evil than that most evil of football teams, the Atlanta Vicks... er, I mean Falcons.jelloshotsrule said:
jelloshotsrule said:
Sense this is on ESPN I'll be able to watch it (woohoo, 2 'Skins games in a row). I think it's gonna be a tough fight that comes down to the wire. Both teams are banged up and, IMO, consider this a season defining game.
The 'Skins have played more consistent ball so far this season, but the Eagles have "surged" enough in games to win them (or almost win them) even if their play hasn't been consistently good.
To win I think the 'Skins need to come out hard 'n fast, dominate the first half and build a good lead that can survive the 2nd half rally the Eagles will have. It'll be kinda like the battle of the bulge. If the 'Skins can bend but not break they'll win. But if they can't contain the Eagle's 2nd half surge I think Philly will win.
Should be a good game. Although I said that about the giants game too.
On a side note, I'm glad to see LaVar getting to a point where he's getting more field time. This is one reason why I like him so much. Link
Lethal
Obviously there is a lot of talk about the big MNF game coming up, but am I the only person that thinks the Colts aren't as good as their record shows? I mean, any okay team w/their schedule is going to be at least 5-2. As of current standings Jacksonville is the only team w/a winning record the Colts have beat. St. Louis is next at .500. And the other teams (Cleveland, Baltimore, Houston, Tennessee, San Fran,) they've played are just out right horrible (only 9 combined wins for those 5 teams).
I like Manning, and being from Indy it's been nice to see the Colts not suck (like they did for the first 15yrs or so they were in Indy), but all of the "Colts are the greatest thing since sliced bread" stuff is getting old. Considering their schedule if the Colt's *weren't* 7-0 I would be surprised.
Lethal
I like Manning, and being from Indy it's been nice to see the Colts not suck (like they did for the first 15yrs or so they were in Indy), but all of the "Colts are the greatest thing since sliced bread" stuff is getting old. Considering their schedule if the Colt's *weren't* 7-0 I would be surprised.
Lethal
I think the Colts are definitely vulnerable... their offense is not as prolific at scoring as it was last year, but their defense HAS improved... but still, it seems like a house of cards where if even one thing goes wrong, they can be beaten. Of course, it doesn't hurt that they've mostly played against crap teams. The Pats should give them a challenge, but I really think we're seeing the tail end of the Patriots' dynasty...LethalWolfe said:
watcher2001 said:
well it's a friend's dad who has season tickets, and since it's a night game, it'd run too late for him with work the next day. he was excited to give them to us. hah
yeah, i just want it to be a good game. i'd love for the skins to beat em bad, because i'll be going with a friend who is an obnoxious eagles fan who is so sure the redskins suck that it makes me want to punch him. so..
i haven't seen the colts play much this year, but based on their schedule and some closeish, i'd certainly expect them to have several losses when they play some tougher teams.
clayj said:
Their offense is not as prolific as it was last year by design, not flaw. The fact that their offense was so good last year played a large part in their defense being so bad last year. When the defense is on the field for 15 minutes trying to stop a driving offense then have to come back on the field 2 minutes later because Peyton drove down field and scored it is bound to wear you out. I think the Colts offense is stll as strong as it has ever been but they are playing it back a notch to give the defense equal time.
Yes the Colts have had a relatively easy road so far and I think we are going to have a tough fight with NE and probably an even tougher time with Pittsburgh 3 weeks later. ( I will be at that game). If they lose those two games that should be it. Beyond that it is a pretty easy road to the super bowl.
I have to disagree slightly. Indy's D in the past has been bad just 'cause it's been bad. It's not like they got tired and were bad just in the last 20 minutes of a game. They were equally bad throughout the whole game. And, for whatever reason, they have gelled and are a good unit this year.watcher2001 said:
I think NE will give them a game, but w/how beat up they are I dunno if they have enough left to win. If Ben is healthy I think the Steelers will beat the Colts. I also think San Diego and Seattle can beat the Colts (assuming nothing drastic changes between now and then). Cincy... that's a toss up. They're 6-2 and have had a schedule nearly as easy as the Colts, but I think Indy is the better team.
The Colts have a easy road to the Playoffs, but I don't think they'll have an easy road to the Superbowl. If they were 7-0 against mainly playoff-bound teams I would agree w/you, but since they are 7-0 against mainly losers I have my doubts.
Lethal
Terrell Owens of the Eagles suspended indefinitely:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9919494/
Anyone who's surprised that T.O. has turned into the full-blown cancer most of us already knew him to be, raise your hands.
No one?
Color me surprised.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9919494/
Anyone who's surprised that T.O. has turned into the full-blown cancer most of us already knew him to be, raise your hands.
No one?
Color me surprised.
clayj said:
T.O. is an idiot once his contract is up (or once the eagles get rid of him) no other teams are going to want him, because hes too much trouble
The Raiders will definitely consider picking him up... it seems like they've never seen a player with character flaws they didn't like.Cfg5 said:
Well, you're from Minnesoter, so it sounds like you're a Vikes fan... but they're 2-5, they've just lost their QB for the season (thanks to my Panthers), they've got a big sex scandal in progress, and the head coach and coaching staff have already boxed up their stuff in anticipation of being canned any day now by the new owner, Zygi Wilf (which sounds like a character name from Dune).Aarow said:
What do you think?
Panthers put the smackdown on the Bucs, 34-14. Sweet!
Sadly, THIS happened last night:
Kristen:
Angela:
I wouldn't be surprised if these two find themselves removed from the cheerleader squad (the TopCats) upon their return to Charlotte.
Sadly, THIS happened last night:
Here are the two cheerleaders in question:
Kristen:
Angela:
I wouldn't be surprised if these two find themselves removed from the cheerleader squad (the TopCats) upon their return to Charlotte.
2nyRiggz said:
I was surprised the game came down to the wire like that. Good rally by the Jets but one hell of a play by Jammer (SD CB) at the end there. He kept his eye on the receiver the whole time and waited until he "saw the ball in the receiver's eyes" before making his move. Reminded me of Darrell Green (DB 'Skins-retired). Green rarely, if ever, took his eyes off the receiver. He would watch the receiver's eyes and when Green saw the receiver's eyes "lock on" to the ball he would make his move. Beautfil to watch and it helped let Green successfully defend taller players (he was only 5' 9").
Lethal
clayj,
Nice link. I'm glad TB lost, and I'd be made too if a pair of hot cheerleaders were doing each other and hogging the bathroom. If only because I wouldn't be able to watch.
Lethal
Nice link. I'm glad TB lost, and I'd be made too if a pair of hot cheerleaders were doing each other and hogging the bathroom. If only because I wouldn't be able to watch.
Lethal
well we had awesome seats at the game... lowest level, around the 40 yard line, behind the skins bench... besides the drunken idiots that give humanity a bad name that were in front of us, the game was great! not the flashiest of games or the biggest of wins, but it was a good win anyways. it was awesome to see lavar in action, getting a few big tackles for losses, and seeing him and marcus washington dancing to the stadium music before a play to get all pumped up.
as another note on lavar... i saw him, during a timeout, give his water bottle to a ref to share it... just a subtle little thing that seemed cool about him
the next few games will be interesting for the skins... hopefully they can keep tampa bay down when they've slipped.
as another note on lavar... i saw him, during a timeout, give his water bottle to a ref to share it... just a subtle little thing that seemed cool about him
the next few games will be interesting for the skins... hopefully they can keep tampa bay down when they've slipped.