Superbowl XL: Seahawks vs Steelers

[kddani]

Originally posted by saetex
I don't think that it is poor sportsmanship to say that a team that lost was still the better overall team. There have been many outstanding teams that have lost to lesser opponents. Its bad sportsmanship if you pull a Matt Leinart and and gloat about how you are still better than who you lost and that the game was a fluke. I watched three different shows onn ESPN and all of the football analysts said that the officials definitely affected the outcome of the game.

The only question of clock management was at the end of the first half when Seattle audibled twice and used up 22 seconds.

I haven't seen people here say that Seattle was the better overall team. I just read people saying that the better team lost. Were they better overall? I dont know. I don't know enough about Seattle, being that they play in an entirely different conference. But the NFL playoffs aren't the BCS (which certainly has many of it's own faults). That's why they're playoffs, and not bowl games.

Even if the officials did affect the outcome, again, two missed field goals, many dropped passes and out of bounds passes, and poor clock management. I disagree with you on the clock management, because I don't believe they made efficient use out of the second half 2 minute drill either. I also believe their use of timeouts during the second half was shortsighted in that they really needed them later on.

Both teams played ugly football. Both QBs were pretty crappy (I don't think i've heard one Pittsburgh fan say our QB played well... even the people who practically worship him). Both teams made a lot of mistakes.

It's a game. Someone has to win, that's the point of a game. It's fine to discuss and dissect, but i've seen a number of people, both here and elsewhere, get so personally offended and upset. If you have that much emotional attachment to a game, then perhaps it is best to stay out of discussions. (disclaimer: this is a general you, not directed towards any specific person).

Some people are taking this so personally. It is just a game. No one died because of it. It's not going to personally affect any of us in any significant way. There are much bigger things in the world to get worked up about.

[honeychile]

Originally posted by kddani
I haven't seen people here say that Seattle was the better overall team. I just read people saying that the better team lost. Were they better overall? I dont know. I don't know enough about Seattle, being that they play in an entirely different conference. But the NFL playoffs aren't the BCS (which certainly has many of it's own faults). That's why they're playoffs, and not bowl games.

Even if the officials did affect the outcome, again, two missed field goals, many dropped passes and out of bounds passes, and poor clock management. I disagree with you on the clock management, because I don't believe they made efficient use out of the second half 2 minute drill either. I also believe their use of timeouts during the second half was shortsighted in that they really needed them later on.

Both teams played ugly football. Both QBs were pretty crappy (I don't think i've heard one Pittsburgh fan say our QB played well... even the people who practically worship him). Both teams made a lot of mistakes.

It's a game. Someone has to win, that's the point of a game. It's fine to discuss and dissect, but i've seen a number of people, both here and elsewhere, get so personally offended and upset. If you have that much emotional attachment to a game, then perhaps it is best to stay out of discussions. (disclaimer: this is a general you, not directed towards any specific person).

Some people are taking this so personally. It is just a game. No one died because of it. It's not going to personally affect any of us in any significant way. There are much bigger things in the world to get worked up about.

Well said.

Now, will you tell them that I'm not and don't look anywhere near "that number"?!

[KSig RC]

Originally posted by saetex
I don't think that it is poor sportsmanship to say that a team that lost was still the better overall team. There have been many outstanding teams that have lost to lesser opponents. Its bad sportsmanship if you pull a Matt Leinart and and gloat about how you are still better than who you lost and that the game was a fluke. I watched three different shows onn ESPN and all of the football analysts said that the officials definitely affected the outcome of the game.

The only question of clock management was at the end of the first half when Seattle audibled twice and used up 22 seconds.

I agree with pretty much all of your statements in this thread, except for the statement that Seattle was the better team in isolation.

For my money, Seattle is pretty much a poor man's Broncos (slightly better line, decidedly worse receivers) - but again, I won money Sunday, so I might be just as biased as you, but in the other direction. There's no doubt, however, that the Steelers did not play championship football on Sunday - it was a messy ass game, no doubt.

[damasa]

I think the Seattle uniforms need more Blue. MORE BLUE.

Seriously, a lot more Blue.


I hated the super bowl but I won money so I made out in the end.

[33girl]

This is a non game related question, sort of. Why was Seattle chosen to move to the NFC? I know they were AFC before realignment.

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

I would be so much more interested in this thread if Peyton Manning was under discussion.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu
I would be so much more interested in this thread if Peyton Manning was under discussion.

Peyton Manning didn't play in the Super Bowl...hence why he hasn't been mentioned in a thread about the Super Bowl.

PS Shelia, were there cameras where you went for the Superbowl?? They show footage on our news channel down here of some celebrations and I thought it looked like you on one of the shots.

[KSigkid]

Originally posted by AlphaFrog
Peyton Manning didn't play in the Super Bowl...hence why he hasn't been mentioned in a thread about the Super Bowl.

I don't think she meant for her comment to be taken so seriously.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by KSigkid
I don't think she meant for her comment to be taken so seriously.

I'm sorry...

[sarcasm]Peyton Manning didn't play in the Super Bowl...hence why he hasn't been mentioned in a thread about the Super Bowl.
[/sarcasm]

I should have made myself clearer.

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

KSigKid's right. Although in my opinion Peyton Manning is relevant to all conversations, regardless of topic.

I'm a fan.

[BobbyTheDon]

Originally posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu
KSigKid's right. Although in my opinion Peyton Manning is relevant to all conversations, regardless of topic.

I'm a fan.

Anything you post is always relevant J. ALWAYS. You are just one of those posters that have "got it". You know what I mean?

[valkyrie]

Did Big Ben shave the Plummer yet? He should.

[KSig RC]

Originally posted by BobbyTheDon
Anything you post is always relevant J. ALWAYS. You are just one of those posters that have "got it". You know what I mean?

Hep C?

-RC
--I don't think I know what you mean

[kddani]

Originally posted by valkyrie
Did Big Ben shave the Plummer yet? He should.

Yeah, he shaved it on Letterman Monday night. Made it harder to spot him during the parade yesterday, lol

[damasa]

Oh how I wait for the day when the Seahawks decide to add more blue to their uniforms. I was sad when they decided to compromise with the neon green. If it was up to me they'd have solid blue uniforms, numbers, names and all.