Getting to Know One Another
by LovinBlue on Jun 3, 2009 6:21 PM EDT
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One of the series that KingRichard had proposed before his untimely move to his own blog was one in which he would interview different participants in Stampede Blue so we could get to know one another a little better. In the interest of perpetuating that concept, I thought I'd do a simple poll to learn about your interests in areas other than the Colts.
This poll doesn't stray very far, and in fact only crosses conference boundaries. Simply put, what NFC team do you root for, if any?
Me? I'm a Green Bay fan for the simple reason that I really did like Brett Favre (mostly past tense now), and of course one of the greatest QBs to play at Cal is now at the helm there. But I also like the Giants for their most recent SB win, the Eagles because of DeSean Jackson, the 49ers for what Singletary is doing, and the Bucs because I once went to a game in the Sombrero.
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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Rams
the greatest show on turf was my first NFL love
Change these hundreds for me cashier, Cuz I ain't made it yet, but I'm better off than last year
And what it look like hun', I ain't never made it rain but it look like fun
-Drake, Still Drake
by shake n bake on Jun 3, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I almost added the Rams, too
I grew up in LA with the LA Rams… Vince Ferragamo, Jack Youngblood, Eric Dickerson and the endless teasing on KFWB (News 98!) about Georgia Frontiere.
How can you not love a team that does this?
by LovinBlue on Jun 3, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I nearly put the Giants though
Eli and their SB awesomeness.
Change these hundreds for me cashier, Cuz I ain't made it yet, but I'm better off than last year
And what it look like hun', I ain't never made it rain but it look like fun
-Drake, Still Drake
by shake n bake on Jun 3, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants, baby!
Gotta love the team with Peyton’s li’l bro that totally wrecked the Pats’ 19-0 season!
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Jun 3, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I root for the Eagles
Ive always liked McNabb and felt that they were always well constructed.
by metal_militia on Jun 3, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here
except i always had Donovan Mcnabb and Westbrooke on my fantasy team.
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by TheTealDeal on Jun 5, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rooting for another team?
I did root for Eli in 2007. But…now that he’s caught up with Peyton on Super Bowl rings I just can’t do that anymore. I never want to see him with more rings than his big brother.
"I throw, you catch, it's not that hard."
by Indy Lori on Jun 3, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants.
Both because of Eli and because of what they did to the Patriots in ’07. Just look at my profile pic.
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by Cassieper on Jun 3, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Though I didn’t vote for the Giants
by MarkFive05 on Jun 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals.
…the best explanation I have is that I played them in franchise mode on Madden 07 for quite a while, hahaha.
Plus, when teams are down for too long, I just have to root for them to start winning.
by hahasound on Jun 3, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off the subject but...
Can anyone tell me how to post a picture on Fanshots? I went there and couldn’t figure out how to do it. HELP!
"I throw, you catch, it's not that hard."
by Indy Lori on Jun 3, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it uploaded to any other sites yet?
I don’t know if you have to have writer powers to upload images or not.
If it’s not I’d just upload it to a free hosting site (I use photobucket for screenshots I want to post in comments).
Change these hundreds for me cashier, Cuz I ain't made it yet, but I'm better off than last year
And what it look like hun', I ain't never made it rain but it look like fun
-Drake, Still Drake
by shake n bake on Jun 3, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uploads..
Thanks for the info. I thought I could post pictures like we do on FaceBook where the host lets you browse through your pictures and you just click to add a pic. I didn’t know how it worked here.
"I throw, you catch, it's not that hard."
by Indy Lori on Jun 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saints
I typically like teams that are viewed as underdogs. The Colts went through a long span of not winning, and now its good to see them on top.
The Saints are coming into their own now as well. I don’t know what I’d do if the Saints and the Colts played each other in the Super Bowl. Wait….yes I do. Whoop their ass Colts! I bleed blue and white.
Former New Orleans Saints RB George Rogers
"I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first"
by stuart0908 on Jun 3, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I voted for the 'Aints as well
Mostly because I grew up there and so I had to root for them, but also because when I moved to Indy the next season Jim Mora came to Indy, and also because Drew Brees is the QB for them now. Go Boilers!
by MarkFive05 on Jun 3, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another Saints vote
I lived there the first 5 years of my life.
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Jun 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saints
for me as well. My grandparents lived in Westwego and had season tickets. I’ve went to quite a few Saints games in the 80s and 90s. Awesome seats, right behind the visitor’s bench… I got to see a lot of good teams beat up on N.O even though I was rooting for them.
by BlueVol03 on Jun 4, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted Bucs
Partly because Harrison might end up there, and more specifically because my girlfriend roots for them. You can call me whipped, but I was able to get her to root for the Wizards, which I think is the bigger accomplishment.
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by JakeTheSnake on Jun 3, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heres my nfc top 5
1. NY Giants – They have a Manning as a QB…and defeated the Pats in SB XLII
2. Cardinals – They have Fitz and had Edge
3. Rams – Love the uniform, the colors and for the Greatest Show on Turf, Marshal Faulk and because they picked Laurinaitis
4. Saints – The father of the SB XLI and XLII MVP’s played in there. God knows what wouldve happened if he hadnt been into football
5. SF 49ers – I like Singletary and i see sme nice things for them in the future
"We’re only going to score 17 points? haha...OK" - Tom Brady
by Piojocuau on Jun 3, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bucs
If you’re looking for a team that mirrors the Colts in terms of coaching, management, and ownership, this is it. I love that way the Raheem Morris presents himself, at least from what I’ve seen in his interviews. Mike Tomlin has sculpted the model for how young coaches should handle the business, and Morris is doing a great job of following it. On the actual football field, their defense is always exciting to watch for me. A fast, physical, intimidating, and hard-hitting D has been a constant for them for years. They may play a little different this year considering all of the coaching and schematical changes, but I doubt they still won’t be a thrill to watch.
by Aerostar193 on Jun 4, 2009 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Packers
I liked them because of Favre. Now I like them because I don’t like Favre. How’s that?
When I saw Aaron Rodgers slide embarassingly far in the draft and sit in the red carpet room for hours until pick 24, I felt bad for him and started pulling for him. Then when the Favre debacle happened and many Favre fans were giving their QB Rodgers a bunch of crap, I pulled for him even more. He has been through some stuff for a young NFL QB, and he played very well through his first full season last year.
So I used to like the Packers because of Favre, now I like them because of Rodgers.
by coltsfanawalt on Jun 4, 2009 1:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Da Bears
I grew up a mixed fan of Bears and Colts. Bears are easily my second favorite team.
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-Mitch Hedberg
by Colts Homer on Jun 4, 2009 3:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I root for the winning team.......
if the losing team recently beat the Colts, or it has some implications that would benefit Indy.
=)
by MARVININDY on Jun 4, 2009 6:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to pick just one.
I’m a purdue fan so I have to say New Orleans & the Brees. Giants with Peytons’ lil’ bro. And of course you have da bears. But I really like the choice “anyone that beats the Jags, Titans or Texans”.
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by 18forever on Jun 4, 2009 7:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants
Good team with solid foundation from ownership to GM to coaches to players. Their handling of Plaxico Burress might have cost them another ring, but it was the right thing to do. Winning is not everything.
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by BigBlueShoe on Jun 4, 2009 9:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Saints
Mostly for homer reasons. I like to support former Boilers in the NFL. Unless they go to the Patriots or (lately) the Chargers, then they are dead to me. I also follow the Broncos and the Jets for the same reason.
by racer39girl on Jun 4, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ATL for me
I love Matt Ryan, he is a local kid, playing his college ball at BC, and inlike the pro team here, Matty Ice has class
by Colts Live Free or Die! on Jun 5, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just don't watch the minor league games that much...
…except for fantasy purposes.
However, the Giants are probably the real deal. As are the Panthers. But I don’t root for either. I like to watch Drew Brees and (when he’s healthy) Reggie Bush play, but that doesn’t make me a Saints fan. Same goes for AP and the Vikes.
I will tell you that over the past few seasons I’ve steadily developed a bit of an enthusiasm for any AFC East team that looks like it could steal wins from the Pats. Same with the AFC West and the Chargers. It seemed fun to root for Denver last year until they choked away their playoff berth in epic fashion. Though it may be taboo on this blog, I kind of like the Houston Texans a little…
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by LukeNukem on Jun 7, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not taboo at all.
The Texans are a classy organization with (as far as I know) classy fans. I would be thrilled if they finish 10-6 and finally get to the playoffs, and I’m pretty sure many other fans on this blog feel the same way.
Now a proud annoyance on Stampede Blue, 18to88, Indy Football Report, and Phil B's blog.
Man, I need a life...
Random facts of the week from the empty void that is my mind: I'm going to be going to Missouri (where there is no Internet or computers) for 2 weeks starting Monday, so I've got 3 of these for you.
1. You may have noticed before, but I love Scrubs. A lot. No seriously, I'm addicted to it, and here's why with this thrown in.
2. When you put thermite and blocks of ice together, you get a big boom. Nobody really knows why.
3. The Colts' (Indy and Baltimore's) all-time franchise record is 438-428-8. So, the Colts' just recently (2007 season) broke .500. That really tells you how bad the Colts were before Peyton.
by Cassieper on Jun 7, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
I like the Texans and generally root for them all but twice a year. I root especially hard for them when they play the Titans or Bedazzlers.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Jun 8, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saints
If I were to pick an NFC team it would be the Saints, I used to like watching Aaron Brooks, Joe Horn and Duece even though they never really got it together.
IN POLIAN I TRUST
by colt44 on Jun 9, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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