Didn't I Tell You About My "New England" Voice?

[Dave2112]

In an earlier thread, I said that I was starting to get this voice in my head whispering "New England"....and I also said in my playoff preview thread that no one can game-plan a single opponent like the Patriots.

It's nice to be right, even if I was pulling for the Chargers.

Actually, I do like New England, it just would have been nice to see LaDanian Tomlinson's amazing season mean something.

So, the first and second teams in the AFC are out and we're back to Brady vs. Manning. Maybe it's as it should be. Our generation's Marino against our generation's Montana.

It just goes to show that predictin anything is next to impossible, eh? Six weeks ago, there probably wasn't one person who wasn't thinking to just end the season and let San Diego, Baltimore, Dallas and Chicago fight it out. And now, only one of those is left standing...and them not by much.

The Saints will stop the Bears. They will have no problem converting 3rd and shorts like Seattle did. Too many weapons for Chicago to stop consistantly, especially if thier defense plays the way they did today. Not that it was bad....but it wasn't Chicago, you know? They should have been all over the Seahawks. The Saints will be too much for them to handle.

As for the AFC game, who the hell knows? At this point, it's probably another run for New England and a shot at becoming the greatest dynasty since the Steelers of the '70's. Then again, maybe destiny is on the side of the Colts for once. Hey, they were supposed to have it handed to them in both of the last two games, right? Didn't happen. It's like they just signed a completely new defense to play in the playoffs. And New England didn't look that great against San Diego. Of course, Brady did his Brady thing when it counted.

Should be a great Sunday this week, eh?

Not that predictions mean shit at this point, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say......New England and New Orleans.

 

[maniactickler]

I was a little disturbed at Tomlinsons poor attitude after the game. not wanting to shake anyones hand. poor sportsmanship.

 

[german]

I was a little disturbed at Tomlinsons poor attitude after the game. not wanting to shake anyones hand. poor sportsmanship.

Hmm glade I am not the only one that picked up on that...

Priest

 

[Laugh704]

"Stupidest play of the year" HAS to go to the San Diego 'headbutt', resulting in a Patriots first down.

 

[venray]

I too am on that same limb Bro....NE and NO...and what a game it will be....

The Pats played poorly the first half but Brady managed to pull another 4'th quarter comeback out of wherever he manages to pull them from...

Hopefully they can take the colts next week..

All in all it was a great day for football today....

 

[unclebill]

Todays playoff games are a good example of why the NFL has the best product going these days. 😎

 

[Tickle Fiend]

I was a little disturbed at Tomlinsons poor attitude after the game. not wanting to shake anyones hand. poor sportsmanship.

Who cares, it's only one time. I don't blame him. I just hope the Colts get it done next week.

 

[maniactickler]

Who cares, it's only one time. I don't blame him. I just hope the Colts get it done next week.

I read he was upset that the Pats were celebrating on the chargers logo at midfield after the win.

 

[CitY of MicA]

Normally, I'm not one to engage in speculation about how a game could have turned out differently. I suppose I'll refrain from doing so this time, too. Suffice it to say, that I think Troy Brown made the play of the game. New England was still down 8 when he stripped that ball.

 

[primetime]

LT was upset that some Patriot players were imitating Shawne Merriman's "Lights out" dance on the San Diego logo when the Chargers missed the field goal. LT went on to say that he felt it was very classless on the part of the Patriots and it may stem from their Head Coach.

interesting....

all in all, it sucks the Patriots have a chance again. i am tired of seeing them. they need to lose and spare all of us from another Super Bowl appearance. c'mon Peyton, put them away...

 

[bellystrokes]

I know I am somewhat biased here but..............

First of all I am into balance and looking at the whole package.

Let's look at the whole package. What LT did today was the result of having a bad moment, which I have had and I am sure you have had. And maybe it was not his shining moment as a person. But damn it, he has had so many shining moments in this city, with the press, with his teammates and basically everyone has spoken highly of him as a person.

I know I know, it is good PR to be humble to the press, to be photographed with a kid who had his house burn down (btw he spend all Thanksgiving day wiht that kid) but I think he has handle his huge fame increas and all the awards and accolades rather well overall. He had a bad moment. I don't think they outbalance his good moments.

 

[maniactickler]

This was a HUGE game. and emotions and adrenalin were in high gear. things happen in those situations that you wouldnt normally do. just move on.

 

[luvgirlsfeet]

I was a little disturbed at Tomlinsons poor attitude after the game. not wanting to shake anyones hand. poor sportsmanship.

Simple answer..He's a little man with a poor attitude bad sportsmanship and a very unclassy athlete

 

[luvgirlsfeet]

all in all, it sucks the Patriots have a chance again. i am tired of seeing them. they need to lose and spare all of us from another Super Bowl appearance. c'mon Peyton, put them away...[/QUOTE]

The Pats are in Football what the Yankees are in Baseball...I HATE the Yankees

Prediction for the next game
Pat's 28
Colts 21

 

[Dave2112]

Simple answer..He's a little man with a poor attitude bad sportsmanship and a very unclassy athlete

Then you most obviously know nothing about LaDanian Tomlinson, that's quite apparent.

Like was said before, a bad moment with something pretty icky to kick it off. It's not like the Patriots to pull a "TO" and do a logo dance. I don't hear people talking trash about them. It's because it was a heat of the moment thing. It happens in sports.

I swear, watching the Pats play these past six seasons has been like watching the Niners back in the day. They just always find a way to win, usually a very exciting one at that.

All in all, this playoff season has been one of the best. No real blowouts (even the Jets were in thier game until the fourth quarter) and some really great games. I'm thinking the Championship games will be decided by about 7 points....combined. And one thing you can be assured of...whoever does get to the Super Bowl will desrve to be there. No "sneak-in's" or a few good games by a previously bad team. All four of the remaining teams have clawed thier way to the top and faced adversity in one way or another, be it the Colts lack of a run D, The Bears' QB question mark, the Saints secondary or the Pats inconsistancy and host of new players. Whoever gets there deserves it and it will be a great game.

 

[Jerry67911]

Not that predictions mean shit at this point, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say......New England and New Orleans.[/QUOTE]


That's my prediction too Dave. It's kind of amazing how Brady can seem to turn it on when he needs to.

 

[german]

I think there is a lot more to this then "just in the heat of the moment".

Priest

 

[primetime]

as much as i like the Patriot's concept of "team", they always havent been the classiest organization. the whole Belichick vs Mangini thing made me reconsider Belichick. same with Brady's comments about Marty Schottenheimer last year. now, we get this Merriman imitation that pisses off one of the coolest people in the league, LT. i think the Patriots are letting their success get to some of their heads and it is high time someone puts them out of their misery. c'mon Peyton, exorcise that demon and send the Patriots back home. we are supposed to be in an age of parity, which means the Patriots run needs to end. if they win again, what parity do we have?

my prediction is Indy vs New Orleans with Peyton finally winning the ring and shedding the "Dan Marino" label.

 

[luvgirlsfeet]

Then you most obviously know nothing about LaDanian Tomlinson, that's quite apparent.

WHATEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm glad I don't know anything about him..Who is to say that he wouldnt have done the SAME EXACT THING in Foxboro if his team was to win..Wasnt it San Diego that only wanted they're fans IN THE STANDS and REFUSED to sell tickets to anyone NOT in Southern California What is quite apparent is that I honestly dont care if you are the senior moderator Dont EVER bash me on here again

 

[Jerry67911]

They did only sell tickets to So Cal residents. That's because, usually when the Pats come to town, there are more New England fans than SD. Same when the Red Sox go to Anaheim. It works the same way for New York teams. There's so many transplants out there, plus a great vacation spot for people in the northeast, and so cal fans are so laid back as a rule, east coast fans are always louder.

 

[german]

I'm sorry no......on the 10th you got the roid muncher himself calling out the Patriots and Brady even leading the crowd with the "Brady sucks chant" (see the clip here http://www.ticklingforum.com/showthread.php?t=97177) and you wonder why the pats had a crack back at them.

The roid muncher brought this upon the team, not the New England players. Tomilson should of shown the 'class' he and everyone else says he has and just walk off the field with no drama.

Oh did he even hit Brady?.........

Priest