Divisional Playoffs (Philadelphia defeats New York)- Open Thread #2
There will be no repeat champion this year. The NY Giants just became the 4th team in NFL history to lose, as a #1 seed, to the sixth seed (Philadelphia) in the playoffs. The last #1 seed to lose to the #6 seed was Tennessee last night! If the Steelers lose later today, all top seeds will have been eliminated from the playoffs.
This is your open thread for the San Diego v. Pittsburgh game.
Oh, and just to remind you all: The NFC Championship Game is getting played in Arizona next week. Un-freakin-believable.

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i want the ravens to beat whoever wins this game
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by torontocoltsfan on Jan 11, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
totally agree
don’t really care, but I suspect right now the chargers are hotter… but really want the ravens to be the super bowl AFC team now
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by bluegirl on Jan 11, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea who to root for here
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chargers
It always takes the sting off a loss when the team that beat you goes on to win it all.
Plus SD has a strong Iowa contingent.
Personally, I’m rooting for Marmalard to have a big game just so that today can be the ultimate conversation-ender when my fellow Giants fans try to argue that the Eli trade wasn’t one of the worst trades in history. I’m tired of hearing about him and hopefully now we won’t ever have to hear anyone acting like he’s better than Peyton. He is mediocre and unreliable. Always has been, and I’m sick of him. Think of how good the Giants would’ve been this year with Rivers.
by willyduer on Jan 11, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just hate Rivers so much
Kaeding is the only NFL player from my hometown and I still can’t make myself do it, but the Steelers aren’t an attractive alternative.
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say just root for violence then but we need the winner to come out of this in good enough shape to beat the Ravens. I’ll be really annoyed if I have to hear all about a rookie QB with a 40% completion percentage being the 2nd coming for 3 more weeks.
I kind of want to see an 8-8 vs 9-7 super bowl too.
by willyduer on Jan 11, 2009 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Much to everyones chagrin
Im rooting for the Chargers
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 4:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ill be damned if the Steelers
are the first team to achieve 6 superbowls
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think i am too
haven’t met one steelers fan who was even remotely tolerable
by burc on Jan 11, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the 2nd NFL game I've been to was a Steelers @ Redskins preseason game
and even then the terrible towels littered the stadium . They were really boisterous even though it was a boring preseason game.
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by torontocoltsfan on Jan 11, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My superbowl pick however
is the Eagles. Ill pulling for them.
E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!!
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awesome note from the KSK Chat
Bill Simmons is 0-3 on the week so far.
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 4:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The great Johhny Unitas once played for the Chargers
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 4:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
but was known
as a Colt. Remember that
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If anything
San Diego has the special teams advantage.
FUCK YOU SCIFERS!!!!
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
on second thought
after seeing that kickoff, he may be limited in his kicking ability
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Darren Sproles is the smallest person ever
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great catch
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by MrNFL on Jan 11, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The pass can float for days if the WR is 6'5"
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
From the KSK Chat about the celebration penalty
“Jackson demonstrated the drinky-drinky motion”
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
more like
If only our line can do that
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sneaky
quick kick
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
would we ever see Manning do that?
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
don't think I'd want to see it..
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by bluegirl on Jan 11, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
especially because it would be our quota for trick plays
it’s one per year. This year was the Clark end-around.
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
that was impressive…
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If only we had a return game remotely close to that
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If we did
there is no question we would have won last week.
Anyone ready to resurrect the “Fire Russ Prunell” thread again?
by metal_militia on Jan 11, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why couldn't we do that
what a crappy punt…. scifres must have had a seasons worth of luck in our game
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by bluegirl on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I told my friend
If I had a million dollars I’d go up to him and bet him that he couldn’t do that 10 times out of 100 punts with no gear and no rush. And I think I’m right. Can’t take anything away from him, but that performance will be hard to duplicate by anyone.
by monstersbox on Jan 11, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As a side note
At least we all know how to correctly pronounce his last name now when we’re cursing him.
by LovinBlue on Jan 11, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
half still can't spell it though
Scifres
fres not fers
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marvin Harrison returned punts in college
maybe he becomes a kick returner next year
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was posting in another thread
But that was a sick return by Holmes.
by monstersbox on Jan 11, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watching this game is making think of last week
and all the missed chances we had.
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't do it
Channel your pain to rooting for the Steelers
by LovinBlue on Jan 11, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, then my step dad will rub it in my face if the Steelers win the SB
he will say shit like 2 for Ben, 1 for Manning
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh then I feel your pain
I definitely get the intra-family rivalry.
by LovinBlue on Jan 11, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what do you have?
Colts-Patriots or Yankees-Red soxs
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Colts-Patriots
I have never been a big baseball fan so happy to adopt the Red Sox.
by LovinBlue on Jan 11, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if the chargers win
they at least we were beat by a legitimate contender …
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by bluegirl on Jan 11, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Then it would be 4 of their last 5 playoff losses to the AFC Champ.
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think someone said this earlier, but
cold comfort…
by LovinBlue on Jan 11, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, this game might go onto OT
only to have 3 flags against the Steelers defense…………………….
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That fake punt call was REALLY dumb
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by MrNFL on Jan 11, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
there was a bad hold on that one too that they missed, that play shouldn’t have counted even if he lined up in the right spot.
by willyduer on Jan 11, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why did the Colts have to lose..........sigh
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ughhh
sucks… at least titans are out… helps ease the pain a little… still sucks that we could have been hosting the afc title game next week…
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by zkmavz on Jan 11, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, Look at rhe picture of Rivers in the top left with Nantz/Simms
Hilarious!
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by MrNFL on Jan 11, 2009 6:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ahahahaha
Chargers suck. I love to see Phillip Rivers’ team fail.
by Colts Homer on Jan 11, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the way the D is playing they should definitely go for it. If they go up 28-10 the game is over. If they miss, still up 2 scores and they have the Chargers on the goal line with a ferocious and well rested defense. Kicking is pointless.
by willyduer on Jan 11, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or does Rivers have that post-menopausal woman chin thing?
by LovinBlue on Jan 11, 2009 7:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
great play on first down to get off the goal line, but then a big sack on the next play puts the Chargers right back on the 2.
by willyduer on Jan 11, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chargers suck and the fact is we lost to them
by colts9318rock on Jan 11, 2009 7:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The way the Steelers have been playing today I don’t know that the Colts would be doing much better.
Although Rivers clearly got rattled after that sack, rushing to throw one away and missing Gates.
Game over now. And another Steelers-Ravens game next week. Yuck.
by willyduer on Jan 11, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope for the sake of irony that Howie Long actually drives a Toyota.
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by MrNFL on Jan 11, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow
Looked like Weddle’s hand got there just as the ball did. I don’t think he catches that one either way. Sucks to get flagged on that.
And a Chargers defender was held in the end zone on that TD run. Very clear on the super slow mo outro to commercial.
Fitting, though, I suppose.
by willyduer on Jan 11, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I bet Rivers can't wait to get back to warm San Diego
After all, the weather there is sweet!
by Ayrshire on Jan 11, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OMG NEVER TOUCH THE QB EVER!!!!
I hate these absurd roughing calls. 15 years from now, QB’s will be untouchable. Bank on it.
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by MrNFL on Jan 11, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Leftwich sighting!
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by MrNFL on Jan 11, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ben hurt or just sitting because it's over?
Shonn Greene for Heisman
Doak Walker award winner
144 yards per game
6.2 yards per carry
08 TDs per game > 06 GPA
by shake n bake on Jan 11, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cause it;s over
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by MrNFL on Jan 11, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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