Strengths of Schedule: Indy v. New England

by Masson on Oct 9, 2007 1:34 PM EDT

The AFC South is looking tough these days. The playoff rankings for the AFC go something like this:

New England
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Oakland
Tennessee
Jacksonville
Houston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Kansas City
San Diego
Denver
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Jets
Miami

New England outranks Indy simply because New England has more AFC wins so far since they haven't played any NFC opponents. Oakland is up there because they happen to lead what looks to be a weak division.

Note: AFC South teams occupy the first non-conference leader positions: numbers 5, 6, and 7.

Also note that New England's victories have come against teams #15, 14, 13, 11, and 9. (Jets, Buffalo, Cincinnati, San Diego, and Cleveland, respectively).

Meanwhile, Indy has beaten #5, #7, and #12 (Tennessee, Houston, and Denver) as well as New Orleans (#15-NFC) and Tampa Bay (#6-NFC).

I'm not knocking New England for this. They can only play the teams on their schedule and beat them. That's what they've done. But the media adulation for the Patriots seems awfully premature.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Stampede Blue's writers or editors.

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gahahasethh

where is this list from?

Go Colts!

by KingRichard on Oct 9, 2007 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

List

An acquaintance of mine applies NFL playoff ranking rules (with tie breakers) to the standings every week. So, it's my understanding, that if the regular season ended today, that list is the the order of playoff seeding.

by Masson on Oct 9, 2007 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

All I have to say is...

Good God people...worry about your own freaking team. Is this a Patriots site or Colt site? Every other diary, story, blurb is about the Patriots. Ridiculous...

by InBradyWeTrust @ Stampede Blue on Oct 10, 2007 11:26 AM EDT reply actions

Why do you care?

If you're a Pats fan, why would you go to another team's site and complain about the topics of discussion? Why not just go to your own team's site if you don't like what you see here? If you have something to say about the particulars of a topic, by all means say it. That's what we're here for. But whining about our choice of topics seems a little silly.

I agree that there are more entries about NE than usual at the moment, but the Pats are our biggest rivals. Since WEEK 2 there has been speculation in the national media about whether NE can go undefeated. We're beginning to gear up for a showdown in a few weeks that could potentially be between 2 undefeated teams and have enormous playoff ramifications. Additionally, there's simply a lot of news surrounding the Pats these days. And so we comment on it. I even restrained myself and decided not to post about the latest allegations of a cheap shot by a Pats player (who was it this time... Vrabel? It's getting hard to keep all of these dirty players straight).

And incidentally, if you want other reading material on this site, you'll find entries about the salary cap, the Bucs, the Cowboys, Jim Harbaugh's Stanford team, and not one but two Travises (Johnson and Henry). This in addition to all the Colts updates.

Sorry if we offended your delicate sensibilities.

by ctnyc on Oct 10, 2007 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Get use to it

especially over the next week. We have a bye so there's not much on the field Colts action to discuss.

by shake n bake on Oct 10, 2007 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions

miasmdg

No you're the poopie head!

Go Colts!

by KingRichard on Oct 10, 2007 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I come here all the time

Because Big Blue cracks me up (we have a past relationship)...and I laugh reading how infatuated you all are with the Patriots. Look, you have beaten us the last few games, won a Super Bowl and are doing quite well this year. Why don't you discuss how you are going to beat the Patriots rather than whining about them all day long? You guys all know what the idiots in the media think means NOTHING! Remember, nobody picked the Colts heading into the playoffs last year...

I hardly never post here because logic is nowhere to be found and the comments here just make me laugh. I guess I was in a good mood today and felt the need to let you all know how you all sound like my 8 month old when she has a wet diaper...kinda sounds like "waaaaahhhhhh"...but you all add..."everyone loves the Patriots...but, but, but...why doesn't anyone love us....waaaahhhhhhh...where's my pacifier"?

by InBradyWeTrust @ Stampede Blue on Oct 10, 2007 1:03 PM EDT reply actions

Tried a Pats blog lately?

Apparently not. This guy/gal hasn't posted on PatsPulpit since March 1,2006. That's over a year and a half!

Not that I blame him/her. There isn't much interesting happening over there, I just checked. Tomasse has pretty much ruined a good site with his inability to cope with other opinions. What a shame, representing such a successful football franchise and all.

For your info, Colts fans sound alot like Pats fans in this one area. You think you are the best, but complain that no one respects you. That's okay, because it's you against the world. Just wait, they'll see.

Better go complain to your fellow homers about these pathetic antics, as well.

by coltsfanawalt on Oct 10, 2007 1:32 PM EDT reply actions

You are right...I do not post there

and never pretended it was a worthy site or defended it in anyway. As I have said, I have a history with Big Blue Shoe and come here to read comments often. I do not post on patspulpit and do not plan to. Nobody ever compared this site to that one. I go to other Patriot sites...in case you do not know...there are other boards and blogs...are you done babbling yet?

I simply gave facts that you were whining for no reason as the majority of writers/sites have the Colts ranked #1...where are your facts? And, by the way...it is a successful franchise...count the Lombardi trophies...or is counting that high too difficult for you.

by InBradyWeTrust @ Stampede Blue on Oct 10, 2007 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for proving my point

I said that the Pats were a successful franchise, but you responded as if I said the opposite with a harsh retort about your superbowls. Did you think I was being sarcastic?

Once again, you think everyone is against you, even when they say you are good. It's okay, just throw your rings in their face. That will teach them for their "obvious" disrespect.

I'm glad the Colts won the superbowl and have beaten a very good Pats team lately (don't misquote me). It feels good. You know that feeling well, don't you? Congratulations. Too bad the world is certainly against you. They must not know how to count.

Bunch of babies.

by coltsfanawalt on Oct 10, 2007 2:07 PM EDT reply actions