The official 2012 NFL Football Thread!

dreamseeker · #1 01-12-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by StealthMode

You know how you can tell I don't watch NFL? I didn't understand any of this.

what are you doing here then?

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Originally Posted by BAckbOwlsgIrl

Representing Bronco's Nation here...

"United In Orange"
Okay, I HATE, HATE, HATE the orange jerseys. They look like the fighting popsickles. I really miss the navy blue jerseys. The white look kind weenieish.

I admit that I was not a big Peyton fan. To say say that I was skeptical is an understatement. Tebow had a squeeky clean image. He seemed to have so much promise. Manning has so many injuries and to the neck. I really thought that he should have retired. I am impressed. Tebow, regretfully, has proved to be a lost sole. I hope that he finds himself an NFL home. He was a national media darling. Granted, I think that copyrighting Tebowing is way too much.

However, this team is not just about Peyton. There is so much more. The old ORANGE CRUSH defense is back. Dumerville is kicking ass. Champ Bailey has always held the defense together. Now, he has some youngsters to help him.
Never could this have been done with out Denver's Darling, John Elway. He stepped into an executive role when most believed he should have worked his way into it. He got Peyton here.

Denver has been on a winning streak. We shall see if we can keep it.

After all that we have been through as a city, the fires and the Aurora shooting tragedy, it is welcome change to this city and state. I liken this to how New Orleans felt after winning and Katrina. Only what we have been through is nothing compared to New Orleans and the Gulf.

Please beat the Patriots. Thanks.

ASTalumna06 · #2 01-12-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamseeker

Please beat the Patriots. Thanks.

The Broncos aren't playing the Patriots this week. And they might not play each other next week. Why does everyone just assume that this is going to occur?

I'm a Patriots fan (living in Houston, no less), and it's driving me crazy that everyone - along with every sports commentator here - is handing this one over to the Patriots before it's even started. It's one thing to predict that the Pats are going to win; it's another to declare that this will be a second bye week for them (I'm talking to you, Shaughnessy).

I heard an interesting stat tonight... of all teams that have won by more than 28 points in the regular season against a certain team, when playing that same team in the playoffs that same year, the overall record is 11-11. So as I see it, the Pats still have (according to normal odds and historical statistics) a 50/50 chance of winning the game.

It's the playoffs, people... anything can happen.

But of course, I'm still cheering on my Patriots

XAntoftheSkyX · #3 01-12-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

The Broncos aren't playing the Patriots this week. And they might not play each other next week. Why does everyone just assume that this is going to occur?

I'm a Patriots fan (living in Houston, no less), and it's driving me crazy that everyone - along with every sports commentator here - is handing this one over to the Patriots before it's even started. It's one thing to predict that the Pats are going to win; it's another to declare that this will be a second bye week for them (I'm talking to you, Shaughnessy).

I heard an interesting stat tonight... of all teams that have won by more than 28 points in the regular season against a certain team, when playing that same team in the playoffs that same year, the overall record is 11-11. So as I see it, the Pats still have (according to normal odds and historical statistics) a 50/50 chance of winning the game.

It's the playoffs, people... anything can happen.

But of course, I'm still cheering on my Patriots

I was going to ask about your thoughts on us having a second bye week, but that sums it up. Seeing as how we played really well against them a few weeks ago, and with Gronk up to speed (hopefully) I feel like it'll be a good game.

ASTalumna06 · #4 01-12-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

I was going to ask about your thoughts on us having a second bye week, but that sums it up. Seeing as how we played really well against them a few weeks ago, and with Gronk up to speed (hopefully) I feel like it'll be a good game.

I'm definitely hoping for a good game. And of course I'm hoping the Patriots win. I'm just not willing to say that the Pats are going to have it easy. But again.. these are the playoffs.. anything can happen!

And I'm always excited to see Gronk on the field. I just wish he could have stayed healthy all season.. it killed my fantasy team!

ASTalumna06 · #5 01-12-2013, 05:50 PM

I just came across this on Facebook. Quite hilarious.

StealthMode · #6 01-12-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamseeker

what are you doing here then?

Maxin', relaxin', and cold chillin'. You don't need to know what going on for that.

ASTalumna06 · #7 01-12-2013, 09:49 PM

Denver loses. See, ya never know.

Even if the Patriots win tomorrow, Manning won't be the one that gets the chance to try and keep them out of the Super Bowl.

You should never count anyone out when it comes to the playoffs.

XAntoftheSkyX · #8 01-12-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Denver loses.

BAckbOwlsgIrl · #9 01-13-2013, 01:48 AM

We thought that we had it won. Then the last touch down.
Go figure. Double overtime, technically.

Sad day in D-town.

We played bad. The refs sucks. That is no excuse for bad playing. It was f-ing cold. 7 who degrees! Denver had their chances and didn't take them.

Sucks really bad.

Oh, well, as much as it sucks, all the teams that did not make it to the playoffs would love be in Denver's shoes.

I could careless about the Super Bowl now that my team, the beloved Denver Broncos are out.