2009 NFL Playoffs- Super Bowl 43: Pre-Game Open Thread

by Brad Wells on Feb 1, 2009 11:16 AM EST in Game Threads

I'm kind of "meh" about this Super Bowl. While I'm glad cgolden of Revenge of the Birds gets to blog his team's first Super Bowl (and I'm glad Blitzburgh's team made it as well over, say, the Titans), this Super Bowl just doesn't have my interest like the past two. Obvious, in 2007, I was VERY interested. We all were. Last year, we were still very interested because of the Patriots, Eli, and the great comeback.

This year, I'm "meh."

I know many here are rooting Arizona because of Edgerrin James. I'm not rooting either way. The only thing I'm rooting for is for Edge to have a great game.

We'll have more open thread throughout the day. Talk and share some pre-game thoughts. Right now, I say 27-10 Steelers.

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I'm pulling for the Cards

I hate the Steelers, they play in a easy division and have coasted to the Super Bowl in my opinion. Having a Steelers fan in the same house that I live in makes me want to pull for the Cards even more. Steelers win by 14 :(

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 11:23 AM EST reply actions

I'm torn.

I hate the Steelers. I don’t want the Steelers to win and have to hear about how Big Ben is the second greatest QB, ever, behind Tom Brady. Everyone that isn’t an ‘expert’ (Ie: the people that REALLY know football) can see that the Steelers win inspite of Roethlisberger, but that won’t stop the World Wide Leader from shoving him down our throats.

On the other hand, a Cardinals win will do the same for Kurt Warner. And we’ll have to hear about how a man who has failed to make the playoffs in over 50% of his years in the league is one of the greatest ever and should be in the HoF, tomorrow, if not sooner.

I want Edge to get a ring on a team he was on at the time they won the Super Bowl. ANd I hate the Steelers.

So I guess I’m pulling for a tie/natural disaster first. A Cards win second. A Steelers win with Leftwich as QB third. Me drinking myself to death fourth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmGdAPjcgaM&eurl=http://www.only17points.com/&feature=player_embedded

by Nideak on Feb 1, 2009 12:39 PM EST reply actions

Your thinking on Warner/Roethlisberger best QB EV-AHHH

was why I was originally rooting for the Eagles. But I’m squarely in the Edgerrin and J.J. Arrington (Cal) camp.

by LovinBlue on Feb 1, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

I've been wrong EVERY game with the Cardinals

And again, I’ll pick the Steelers. If the Cardinals win though, it’s the second straight year the Super Bowl winner was someone I picked against EVERY WEEK.

I feel dumb. How dare you be unpredictable NFL!

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by MrNFL on Feb 1, 2009 12:42 PM EST reply actions

20-27 Steelers

Go Cards I guess.

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 12:45 PM EST reply actions

I rather have the team with 0 Super Bowls to win than a team who has a chance to establish their 6th, especially with the Cards having Edge. We all know Manning is better than both QBs and a first ballot HoF, so why give so much hoot about what ESPN or anyone else claims…it just sucks either way that the Colts are not playing today.

by ColtsFanNChiTown on Feb 1, 2009 1:21 PM EST reply actions

i could care less

RIP 2008 NFL Season.

http://www.irun.com/users/6967/downloads/Jays%20Win%20Back-to-Back%20World%20Series.mp3

by torontocoltsfan on Feb 1, 2009 1:38 PM EST reply actions

I care more than before last years SB

I found out I was scheduled to work during the game and made no effort to change it. I ended up watching the last 10 minutes with half of the other people working (it was so dead in the store noone cared).

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions

last year's game was just so compelling.

and the 4th quarter made it one for the ages.

this game is just a big “MEH”

http://www.irun.com/users/6967/downloads/Jays%20Win%20Back-to-Back%20World%20Series.mp3

by torontocoltsfan on Feb 1, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions

I won’t be able to watch it, but I think the Cards keep it surprisingly close. Steelers by 6.

by eltharion_doa on Feb 1, 2009 2:36 PM EST reply actions

I hate the steelers too. they beat baltimore. big whoop. we killed baltimore. would have loved to have played pitt to get to the superbowl. I think they are overrated and really havent whipped on any opponent all year. the colts won for like the first time at ketchup field in how many years?? to say pitt is all that, I disagree. yes they have the best d in the league but their offense, if they are behind….its not a come from behind offense.

I love the huge underdog that nobody really has any respect for. go cardinals. having said that I probably jinxed them

if and I mean a big huge miraculous if…they win, all the media will be saying they knew this would happen or they thought it could happen. bull! just like last year. even though hardly anybody picked the giants you saw scumbags printing that they thought this could happen or other bull.

would love for a team has been mostly a laugher in exsistance to upset the sixburgh that everybody is already projected. do I think its going to happen. probably not but I want to hear at the end. DO WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES…..YES! and then the red confetti falls as much maligned iowa native qb beats out the highly publized all that big ben. yes that would be very sweet.

do I believe in miracles? I do but mostly I just hope its a game for at least a half

by kinnickcolt on Feb 1, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions

There are 4 types of QB's

1-The Super Star QB’s-Manning, Farve, and Brady
2-The Athletic QB’s-Young, Russel, Vick (as a QB)
3-The Average QB’s- Harrington, Collins, Garcia
4-Then there are the jock (cool kids on the block) QB’s-Romo, Roethisberger, etc
Roethisberger has put up average numbers, except last year and has gone to the Super Bowl twice. If the Roethisberger died today, would he be excepted into the hall of fame? Does Roethisberger belong in the same class as Manning, Farve, and Brady? I dont think so. It just irritates me on how the Steelers always seem to wiggle through the cracks with a sub-par offense………….

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions

Come, come

Brady and Favre are at least as big at being jocks as Romo and Big Ben.

by eltharion_doa on Feb 1, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions

Super Star is the next rank up from jock

When your a Super Star your numbers can back you up, Jocks use their numbers from the past to prove their so called “greatness”

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions

like 310

that’s my favorite Favre number

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

its time for him to go.........

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions

Harrington was teh suck

PFR’s breakdowns of the best and worst players in recent history had him as the worst QB. Not as in he was the worst QB to ever play, but that no one else ever had the combo of so well below average while getting so many attempts.

He was just good enough to keep getting chances, but bad enough to kill his team.

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions

average

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions

well below average

but talented and just good enough to get way more chances than he deserved.

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions

lol, making him a below average jock QB

2 wrongs in that sentance

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

sorry I should of had this guy in Harrington's spot

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions

much better

Culpepper had the crazy peak to cancel out the recent/current suck.

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

they've always had a stellar D

by ColtsFanNChiTown on Feb 1, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions

Cardinals 31, Steelers 17

And there shall be much rejoicing (OK, not much, but a little mild rejoicing for Edge’s sake).

by ctnyc on Feb 1, 2009 3:31 PM EST reply actions

If Dungy would just kill Collinsworth now.........

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:38 PM EST reply actions

I'm not watching pregame

I don’t even have the TV on.

I refuse to subject myself to it.

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

Dungy just smiled as the idiot talked

All the TVs in my house are turned to the pregame because I live with a Steelers fan :(. I have debated with him for 2 hours on who is the better Saftey. Of course Troy is better than Bob Sanders……. not. But Collinsworth seems to believe he is.

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions

Another Reason I'm rooting Against The Steelers

I live next door to Steeler fans and they are so obnoxious.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions

Welcome to my life

Six rings blah blah blah. And I Qoute the Old Bad News Bears “You can take your stupid trophy and shove it up your ass!”

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions

My life is similar

Three rings… Brady is the best EVAH… blah blah blah

he’s STILL complaining this morning that his team isn’t in the SB

AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!

by LovinBlue on Feb 1, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions

Neighbors

Oh, these people have this damn Steelers flag that they hang out in front of their house and it’s Big Ben this….Willie Parker that… Mike Tomlin is a god. It’s giving me aheadache just thinking about it. Luckily I’m at work and won’t see them for the game.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions

yes there are some big Steelers fans......

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

He better be praying for Brady's knee to heal up right about now

Two top dollar contracts to Two QB’s on the same team, now thats a cap buster in todays economy…….. And Brady is not going to come out hot right out of the box, Manning can back that up. He better get ready to put his Brady jersey back in the closet.

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

HAHA

He’s got a Bruschi jersey, but yeah it’ll be interesting to see what happens with the QB situation there.

by LovinBlue on Feb 1, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

Steelers 27, Cardinals 23

I think the Cards will make a game of it. I’m actually looking forward to this game. Which puts me in the minority I guess. Certainly, I’m pulling for Arizona because of Edge and I think it’s going to be closer than most think.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 3:39 PM EST reply actions

I'm with you brother

I’ve never rooted for 2 NFC Super Bowl teams so hard……..

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions

Go Cards!!!

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Feb 1, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah the last couple of years have been strange. Rooting for the Giants and now Arizona for God’s sake.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions

Pregame

Alex Flanigan is pretty hot.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 3:52 PM EST reply actions

even bilichick is involed in pre-game...breaking down both teams using game film

wait…will he be using his games tapes from different angles or the acutall nfl films

by ColtsFanNChiTown on Feb 1, 2009 4:06 PM EST reply actions

lol +100

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

Who isn't on the PreGame

I’m sorry but why do I have to watch Al Roker, Matt Lauer and Rainn Wilson on the Super Bowl pregame show?

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:09 PM EST reply actions

Or Maria Bartiromo?!?!

by LovinBlue on Feb 1, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

The Beli-strator

Are you freaking kidding me?

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions

Oh, I’m sure Kevin James is going to be full of insight.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions

I want a segway

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions

I hate those damn things.

I used to live in Lake Tahoe and all these fat tourists would ride around on them. So annoying.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions

a segway with spinners.........awsome

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions

Live performance by Journey?!

Finally watching this pregame show will be worth it.

NFC North and NFC South writer for SB Nation's NFL Draft blog: Mocking the Draft

by mgrex03 on Feb 1, 2009 4:17 PM EST reply actions

I miss Steve Parry

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions

Fitzgerald Sr. mention - DRINK

by LovinBlue on Feb 1, 2009 4:18 PM EST reply actions

keep a running tally for me

until I find out if I’m driving somewhere to watch the game.

remember kids, don’t drink and drive, (especially not underaged in Iowa since you lose your license for 60 days if you blow above a .02 and are under 21).

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions

lol, In my home town of Muncie Indiana, having a big Party School like Ball State is awsome

I was setting in a McDonalds when a college kid walked in and anounced their was to be a 2 story beer bong at a frat house in Muncie infront of everyone. The kid did not see the cop sitting in the corner taking notes on the location……..

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions

just a small town girl.......

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:19 PM EST reply actions

Steve Perry has clearly had work done

ICK!

by LovinBlue on Feb 1, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions

Um, I'm not sure how to put this delicately...

That singer is Asian. Steve Perry is not.

They had a falling out like 10 years ago.

NFC North and NFC South writer for SB Nation's NFL Draft blog: Mocking the Draft

by mgrex03 on Feb 1, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

HAHA

I am lame! Thanks for catching me up.

by LovinBlue on Feb 1, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions

I'm sorry but if your last name isnt Parry you should not sing for journey

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions

*Perry MB

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions

Ths is awful

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:21 PM EST reply actions

2nd

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions

It's like a bad Journey cover band

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions

its like Guns and Roses with out Slash and Izzy

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by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions

Gatorade Bath

Could they outlaw this stupid ass tradition. It is the most cliche thing in the world and now teams do it when they win anything.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions

yep

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions

Ben looks like an asshole

give some respect to a guy who has played much longer than you

Nate Davis = beast, God I hope he doesn't go to Detriot.......

by colts9318rock on Feb 1, 2009 4:28 PM EST reply actions

The Office

Funniest show on TV. Great placement by NBC to run it right after the game.

by radiorob123 on Feb 1, 2009 4:28 PM EST reply actions

I've never watched it live

only on my friends DVDs and the new ones the next day on their website.

You can love me or hate me,
I swear it won't make me or break me
-Lil Wayne "Love me or hate me"

by shake n bake on Feb 1, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions

Super Bowl 43 Drinking Game

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by Brad Wells on Feb 1, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions