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Toddler10-21 Jan 30, 2018
Sports Legend
Yeah I know B about Pete, but he played the game the right way.
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StunGunn Jan 28, 2018
Sports Legend
+1 Agree - do it the right way or don't get in.
T - Pete Rose is being excluded for gambling on games his team played, I think? -
DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 27, 2018
Towel Boy
Weren't there questions about voting in players who juiced?
— Posted by StunGunnI don't think any player who knowingly cheated should ever be allowed in. Several players showed up on the "cheat sheet" following a lengthy investigation into steroids. If a player has to juice to get it done, his numbers don't really matter. There are many others who choose to do it the right way. They may not hit 60 bombs but their numbers are legit.
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Toddler10-21 Jan 26, 2018
Sports Legend
Yeah that's the reason neither will get in and a'lot of others. I still think Pete Rose not being in is a joke!!!
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StunGunn Jan 26, 2018
Sports Legend
Weren't there questions about voting in players who juiced?
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Toddler10-21 Jan 25, 2018
Sports Legend
Chipper well deserved. I would like to know who didn't vote Jeter in on the first ballot a few years ago? Don't understand Bonds or Clemons, both were already HOF'ers.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 25, 2018
Towel Boy
Glad to see Chipper get in the HOF...very deserving & expected.
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StunGunn Jan 7, 2018
Sports Legend
Don't see the Saints losing. Not sure it matters who the Panthers would play, considering how they looked yesterday. Have to admit the Bucs gave the Saints all they could handle.
Don't know who I'd go to for MVP. probably Brady. He'll never get it, but RW is responsible for like 95% of the ' Hawks offense, so he deserves recognition for sure.
— Posted by StunGunn
Agree. The Saints should win and pretty much owned them during the reg. season. When I look at all the stuff that's happened this season, the Panthers have had a very good season. Riverboat Ron has had to deal with a lot of stuff throughout the season but they've managed to move along for the most part.
#UPSET
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
If you told me at the beginning of the season that the Panthers would go 11-5 and be vying for possible NFC South Champs in week 17, I'd take it for sure, especially after the disastrous year they had last year. They did stink it up at times, and how do you lose to Chicago when Trubisky completes FOUR passes??? I just don't like the trend I see, and if Cam doesn't get more accurate with his passes, his legs can't save the game. Kuechly is still Captain America, but he isn't the same as he was before the last concussion. Can't blame him for being cautious, and he still runs the D. Thomas Davis has been playing like someone 10 years younger. Love his grit.
— Posted by StunGunn
Thought I heard a former NFL player say weeks ago that they were winning ugly. It always starts in the trenches but Cam Newton can't have a terrible game throwing the ball or it's over & vacation time for the Panthers. Looked to me like some players had checked out on the reg. season. They did not look like they were playing for a division title, imo.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPThey were winning ugly the past few games, and the D saved their bacon in some games. Cam started the season slow, seemed to find his stride, and then regressed. Last week was his worst in recent memory. I think the Panthers realized they have to let him run if they want to win, but if his passes are as bad as they were last week, even his legs won't save the day. It's unfortunate that Ted Ginn now plays for the Saints, they let Benjamin go, Olsen was injured for a chunk of the year, and they lost Byrd for the season. Cam did lose a lot of his targets, but his accuracy was dreadful last week, and I'm not sure if it mattered who he had to throw to, he was so far off the mark.
Agree about Luke - one of the best, and the NFL needs more players like him on and off the field.
Not sure why RW doesn't get the credit he deserves - maybe because Seattle had a bad year. Sometimes I wonder what games/players the ESPN analysts are watching. -
Toddler10-21 Jan 6, 2018
Sports Legend
All Bradshaw had to do was score 10 with that defense, but he did put up numbers in 3 of those super bowls.
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Toddler10-21 Jan 6, 2018
Sports Legend
Yeah I remember that about Brees and the being done thing. Its all about the stats when it comes to being great.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 6, 2018
Towel Boy
No B you have to throw for 5K yards and 40 or TD passes a year to get credit for being great. Ben Eli, Rivers don't get the credit for being great because they don't put up those type of stats every year. Russell is bigger than Brees, but Brees is considered great.
— Posted by Toddler10-21Bradshaw has 4 rings but his personal numbers ain't the best I've ever seen. Not even close but it was a different era.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 6, 2018
Towel Boy
No B you have to throw for 5K yards and 40 or TD passes a year to get credit for being great. Ben Eli, Rivers don't get the credit for being great because they don't put up those type of stats every year. Russell is bigger than Brees, but Brees is considered great.
— Posted by Toddler10-21Depends on the system you're in. If Seattle let RW toss it around all the time, his numbers would probably be similar. I'm thinking Drew is way taller than RW, by about an inch...lol. Drew won a SB in New Orleans of all places, has thrown for 70,000 yards & definitely deserves to be called great. Remember when the Chargers told Drew he was finished? How'd that go? Nothing against Rivers but one of 'em has a ring, the other is right there with Dan Fouts.....lotta yards but no prize. With that said, Rivers is better than Fouts.
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Toddler10-21 Jan 6, 2018
Sports Legend
No B you have to throw for 5K yards and 40 or TD passes a year to get credit for being great. Ben Eli, Rivers don't get the credit for being great because they don't put up those type of stats every year. Russell is bigger than Brees, but Brees is considered great.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 6, 2018
Towel Boy
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Don't see the Saints losing. Not sure it matters who the Panthers would play, considering how they looked yesterday. Have to admit the Bucs gave the Saints all they could handle.
Don't know who I'd go to for MVP. probably Brady. He'll never get it, but RW is responsible for like 95% of the ' Hawks offense, so he deserves recognition for sure.
— Posted by StunGunnMissed the "RW" comment. Not sure why he's not consistently mentioned with the best. Seems to be very underrated, imo. Was looking at Russell's career numbers and he's completing 64% of his throws, has a TD/pick ratio of 161 to 56 (incredible), has a SB ring, played in 2 SBs, & has "quietly" put together an amazing career through 6 seasons. Deserves far more credit than he seems to get. I honestly believe the "experts" don't want to give him credit due to his size. That would absolutely destroy everything they've always preached about QBs & size. Remember, the "experts" have a blueprint on players/positions and they're determined to stick with it. RW is clearly the exception to the rule but a great QB, imo, and future HOF'er provided he doesn't tank all of a sudden.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 6, 2018
Towel Boy
Don't see the Saints losing. Not sure it matters who the Panthers would play, considering how they looked yesterday. Have to admit the Bucs gave the Saints all they could handle.
Don't know who I'd go to for MVP. probably Brady. He'll never get it, but RW is responsible for like 95% of the ' Hawks offense, so he deserves recognition for sure.
— Posted by StunGunn
Agree. The Saints should win and pretty much owned them during the reg. season. When I look at all the stuff that's happened this season, the Panthers have had a very good season. Riverboat Ron has had to deal with a lot of stuff throughout the season but they've managed to move along for the most part.
#UPSET
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
If you told me at the beginning of the season that the Panthers would go 11-5 and be vying for possible NFC South Champs in week 17, I'd take it for sure, especially after the disastrous year they had last year. They did stink it up at times, and how do you lose to Chicago when Trubisky completes FOUR passes??? I just don't like the trend I see, and if Cam doesn't get more accurate with his passes, his legs can't save the game. Kuechly is still Captain America, but he isn't the same as he was before the last concussion. Can't blame him for being cautious, and he still runs the D. Thomas Davis has been playing like someone 10 years younger. Love his grit.
— Posted by StunGunn
A cautious Luke at 90% is still better than 99% of the LBs in the league. Great player who still had 125 stops despite the concussion stuff.
#WINNER
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPStill think Luke is the best in the NFL, one of the best ever. Hope Captain America plays for several more years. The NFL needs guys like him to assist with their image issue, imo.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 6, 2018
Towel Boy
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Don't see the Saints losing. Not sure it matters who the Panthers would play, considering how they looked yesterday. Have to admit the Bucs gave the Saints all they could handle.
Don't know who I'd go to for MVP. probably Brady. He'll never get it, but RW is responsible for like 95% of the ' Hawks offense, so he deserves recognition for sure.
— Posted by StunGunn
Agree. The Saints should win and pretty much owned them during the reg. season. When I look at all the stuff that's happened this season, the Panthers have had a very good season. Riverboat Ron has had to deal with a lot of stuff throughout the season but they've managed to move along for the most part.
#UPSET
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
If you told me at the beginning of the season that the Panthers would go 11-5 and be vying for possible NFC South Champs in week 17, I'd take it for sure, especially after the disastrous year they had last year. They did stink it up at times, and how do you lose to Chicago when Trubisky completes FOUR passes??? I just don't like the trend I see, and if Cam doesn't get more accurate with his passes, his legs can't save the game. Kuechly is still Captain America, but he isn't the same as he was before the last concussion. Can't blame him for being cautious, and he still runs the D. Thomas Davis has been playing like someone 10 years younger. Love his grit.
— Posted by StunGunnA cautious Luke at 90% is still better than 99% of the LBs in the league. Great player who still had 125 stops despite the concussion stuff.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 6, 2018
Towel Boy
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Don't see the Saints losing. Not sure it matters who the Panthers would play, considering how they looked yesterday. Have to admit the Bucs gave the Saints all they could handle.
Don't know who I'd go to for MVP. probably Brady. He'll never get it, but RW is responsible for like 95% of the ' Hawks offense, so he deserves recognition for sure.
— Posted by StunGunn
Agree. The Saints should win and pretty much owned them during the reg. season. When I look at all the stuff that's happened this season, the Panthers have had a very good season. Riverboat Ron has had to deal with a lot of stuff throughout the season but they've managed to move along for the most part.
#UPSET
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
If you told me at the beginning of the season that the Panthers would go 11-5 and be vying for possible NFC South Champs in week 17, I'd take it for sure, especially after the disastrous year they had last year. They did stink it up at times, and how do you lose to Chicago when Trubisky completes FOUR passes??? I just don't like the trend I see, and if Cam doesn't get more accurate with his passes, his legs can't save the game. Kuechly is still Captain America, but he isn't the same as he was before the last concussion. Can't blame him for being cautious, and he still runs the D. Thomas Davis has been playing like someone 10 years younger. Love his grit.
— Posted by StunGunnThought I heard a former NFL player say weeks ago that they were winning ugly. It always starts in the trenches but Cam Newton can't have a terrible game throwing the ball or it's over & vacation time for the Panthers. Looked to me like some players had checked out on the reg. season. They did not look like they were playing for a division title, imo.
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StunGunn Jan 5, 2018
Sports Legend
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Don't see the Saints losing. Not sure it matters who the Panthers would play, considering how they looked yesterday. Have to admit the Bucs gave the Saints all they could handle.
Don't know who I'd go to for MVP. probably Brady. He'll never get it, but RW is responsible for like 95% of the ' Hawks offense, so he deserves recognition for sure.
— Posted by StunGunn
Agree. The Saints should win and pretty much owned them during the reg. season. When I look at all the stuff that's happened this season, the Panthers have had a very good season. Riverboat Ron has had to deal with a lot of stuff throughout the season but they've managed to move along for the most part.
#UPSET
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPIf you told me at the beginning of the season that the Panthers would go 11-5 and be vying for possible NFC South Champs in week 17, I'd take it for sure, especially after the disastrous year they had last year. They did stink it up at times, and how do you lose to Chicago when Trubisky completes FOUR passes??? I just don't like the trend I see, and if Cam doesn't get more accurate with his passes, his legs can't save the game. Kuechly is still Captain America, but he isn't the same as he was before the last concussion. Can't blame him for being cautious, and he still runs the D. Thomas Davis has been playing like someone 10 years younger. Love his grit.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 4, 2018
Towel Boy
Anything can happen in the playoffs. Panthers are capable of winning a ugly game. Brees has 2 good backs behind him. B Brady had to play unlike Gurley because there was nothing for the Rams to play for. Brady has won enough let Tarboro's own Gurley win the MVP. Didn't like Ben saying he wanted to play the Jags because he threw 5 picks against them early in the season. IMO he is making it personal. If he throws 5 tds' and 0 picks and Steelers still lose then what?
— Posted by Toddler10-21Agree. The Panthers can take down the Saints if they go out & execute. Gurley had a great season, had over 2000 rushing/receiving yards. He did sit out the final game while Brady played. I think Gurley gets the nod & if he does, given the season he had, easy to say he earned it.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 4, 2018
Towel Boy
Mitt - you bring up good points about Stewy - his absence as well as his lack of productivity this season - and Fozy and Artis-Payne haven't been stellar as well. That said, Gronk could have been on the roster, and the way Cam was throwing high and wide, I don't know if it mattered who his receivers were. Terrible day all around. Olsen looked frustrated all game.
The Panthers Organization hasnn't taken care of Cam (injuries and surrounding him with better talent, etc.). Plenty of blame to go around.
All that said, Cam has never conducted himself in college or the Pros the way Baker Mayfield has. Cam has never grabbed his you-know-what and shouted expletives. Cam has sulked, and not always been professional, but he's never been mean spirited. The Georgia player who told Mayfield to "humble himself" ought to practice what he preaches. I think Mayfield will be taken down more than a few notches when he plays on Sundays, deservedly so.
— Posted by StunGunnThe UGA player needs to worry about himself. Really like Mayfields game but he does need to dial it down a notch. Great player though with numbers off the charts.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 4, 2018
Towel Boy
I don't disagree with anything that's been said here about Mayfield, but did you hear the Georgia player telling him to humble himself? The same guy said, "I carry myself the same way, but humble yourself". All types of ignorance with that guy. Admitted hypocrisy and to tell a former walk-on turned Heisman winner to humble himself says more about Davin Bellamy than it does Mayfield.
We'll see if Mayfield can fare better than Manziel.
— Posted by mittnfriends+1...Time will tell.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 4, 2018
Towel Boy
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
LoL!!!
I haven't heard much talk about the absence of Jonathan Stewart in that game. It in no way absolves Cam and his receivers, and Stewy hasn't been terribly effective this season, but I believe his presence was missed. Artis-Payne and Whitaker have a combined 25 touches for 113 yards this season, so their ineffectiveness was no surprise.
Aside from his inaccurate throws, was Cam throwing to the wrong spots or were his receivers not running the right routes? I see at least he and Olsen getting back on the same page this week. I love seeing Bersin making big plays (I think he's had a key 3rd-down conversion in each of the last 3 games).
At this point; Stewart is no Ingram, Mccaffery is no Kamara, Funchess is no M. Thomas/Ginn Jr., and the defenses are just about a wash; so, you know what that means! SuperCam or bust. We shall see...
— Posted by mittnfriendsLOL.......If you play long enough, you're going to have games where you basically stink up the joint. It happens! A short memory always seems to help players move on.
I'm sure Stewart was missed but it wouldn't have made a difference, imo. The Panthers seemed like they were just going through the motions, (expecting a Saints win maybe) no rushing attack aside from Cam's yardage, 3 picks & missed opportunities, lost the TOP battle, etc. Luke & TD did their thing as usual but Ryan still dropped over 300 on 'em. Just one game though....Cam's going to have to play very well Sunday for the Panthers to have a shot. Because of his accuracy issues, I'd go with screens/dumps early & often, mix in some draws (use Cam's wheels), hopefully open things up, see how it goes & what adjustments the Saints make assuming they execute. -
DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 4, 2018
Towel Boy
notice Mayfield did the throat slash thing after Georgia kicker missed his first FG att. Do not care for Mayfield he is the latest version of Johnny Football-pulls stuff like that in the Pro's he will pay just like Johnny FB
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIIMissed that but don't like that kind of garbage. Too many players today with too much mouth. Just play the game & leave the stupidity out of it.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 4, 2018
Towel Boy
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Don't see the Saints losing. Not sure it matters who the Panthers would play, considering how they looked yesterday. Have to admit the Bucs gave the Saints all they could handle.
Don't know who I'd go to for MVP. probably Brady. He'll never get it, but RW is responsible for like 95% of the ' Hawks offense, so he deserves recognition for sure.
— Posted by StunGunnAgree. The Saints should win and pretty much owned them during the reg. season. When I look at all the stuff that's happened this season, the Panthers have had a very good season. Riverboat Ron has had to deal with a lot of stuff throughout the season but they've managed to move along for the most part.
#UPSET -
DIAMONDBISHOP Jan 4, 2018
Towel Boy
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
That was one ugly game, B. Olsen looked disgusted most of the game. I know I was! I expected Atlanta to win, by at least a TD, but I didn't expect the Panthers to throw up all over themselves either. TD showed up big time. Kuechly missed a few tackles, but still directed the D.
— Posted by StunGunnUgly game & Olsen seemed very frustrated at times. Before the most recent concussion stuff, Luke always seemed to be on the attack. "Seems" like he's being a little more cautious lately. Still playing well but it seems like he's not attacking like we're used to seeing.
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Toddler10-21 Jan 4, 2018
Sports Legend
Anything can happen in the playoffs. Panthers are capable of winning a ugly game. Brees has 2 good backs behind him. B Brady had to play unlike Gurley because there was nothing for the Rams to play for. Brady has won enough let Tarboro's own Gurley win the MVP. Didn't like Ben saying he wanted to play the Jags because he threw 5 picks against them early in the season. IMO he is making it personal. If he throws 5 tds' and 0 picks and Steelers still lose then what?
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Maxwell Silver III Jan 3, 2018
Bench Warmer
it not being said, I think Newton has probably rub some teammates the wrong way-Smitty, Benjaman and probably some others, he has coddled since day 1 especially by Rivera, when he wins he comes to press conference looking like a 70's piimp out some of the movies in the day, loses he drowns his head in a hoodie
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StunGunn Jan 2, 2018
Sports Legend
Mitt - you bring up good points about Stewy - his absence as well as his lack of productivity this season - and Fozy and Artis-Payne haven't been stellar as well. That said, Gronk could have been on the roster, and the way Cam was throwing high and wide, I don't know if it mattered who his receivers were. Terrible day all around. Olsen looked frustrated all game.
The Panthers Organization hasnn't taken care of Cam (injuries and surrounding him with better talent, etc.). Plenty of blame to go around.
All that said, Cam has never conducted himself in college or the Pros the way Baker Mayfield has. Cam has never grabbed his you-know-what and shouted expletives. Cam has sulked, and not always been professional, but he's never been mean spirited. The Georgia player who told Mayfield to "humble himself" ought to practice what he preaches. I think Mayfield will be taken down more than a few notches when he plays on Sundays, deservedly so. -
mittnfriends Jan 2, 2018
Veteran
I don't disagree with anything that's been said here about Mayfield, but did you hear the Georgia player telling him to humble himself? The same guy said, "I carry myself the same way, but humble yourself". All types of ignorance with that guy. Admitted hypocrisy and to tell a former walk-on turned Heisman winner to humble himself says more about Davin Bellamy than it does Mayfield.
We'll see if Mayfield can fare better than Manziel. -
mittnfriends Jan 2, 2018
Veteran
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
LoL!!!
I haven't heard much talk about the absence of Jonathan Stewart in that game. It in no way absolves Cam and his receivers, and Stewy hasn't been terribly effective this season, but I believe his presence was missed. Artis-Payne and Whitaker have a combined 25 touches for 113 yards this season, so their ineffectiveness was no surprise.
Aside from his inaccurate throws, was Cam throwing to the wrong spots or were his receivers not running the right routes? I see at least he and Olsen getting back on the same page this week. I love seeing Bersin making big plays (I think he's had a key 3rd-down conversion in each of the last 3 games).
At this point; Stewart is no Ingram, Mccaffery is no Kamara, Funchess is no M. Thomas/Ginn Jr., and the defenses are just about a wash; so, you know what that means! SuperCam or bust. We shall see... -
Maxwell Silver III Jan 2, 2018
Bench Warmer
watched game at sports bars, not good sound did the announcers mention anything about throat slash, great QB but lots of vacuum between the ears
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StunGunn Jan 2, 2018
Sports Legend
Agree, Max - don't like his antics at all. His skills may not translate that well into the Pros, and his behavior certainly won't. Some team will take him, probably in the first round, but he won't be the first QB taken. All that said, that was one terrific game! The Clemson/,Bama game was a let down in comparison. So, the SEC can claim to be the kings of football again with Georgia and Alabama in the title game. Alabama's D will slow down Georgia's offense, but can they control the Dawgs enough to win - that's the question. I'd rather see Georgia win than 'Bama.
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Maxwell Silver III Jan 1, 2018
Bench Warmer
notice Mayfield did the throat slash thing after Georgia kicker missed his first FG att. Do not care for Mayfield he is the latest version of Johnny Football-pulls stuff like that in the Pro's he will pay just like Johnny FB
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StunGunn Jan 1, 2018
Sports Legend
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPDon't see the Saints losing. Not sure it matters who the Panthers would play, considering how they looked yesterday. Have to admit the Bucs gave the Saints all they could handle.
Don't know who I'd go to for MVP. probably Brady. He'll never get it, but RW is responsible for like 95% of the ' Hawks offense, so he deserves recognition for sure. -
StunGunn Jan 1, 2018
Sports Legend
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPThat was one ugly game, B. Olsen looked disgusted most of the game. I know I was! I expected Atlanta to win, by at least a TD, but I didn't expect the Panthers to throw up all over themselves either. TD showed up big time. Kuechly missed a few tackles, but still directed the D.
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Maxwell Silver III Jan 1, 2018
Bench Warmer
if NC States offenses returns intact from last year, they lose J-Sam and S. Louis, all young receivers are back-solid core -Harmon, Meyers, CJ Riley, Emezie, Hines and Gallaspie are back with edition of Person and Pennix, most of the O.line is back, Finley returning would solidify the offense, will probably get Leary some playing time too. Defense will be just about all new but there are some solid guys ready for their turn -2018 will be interesting.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 31, 2017
Towel Boy
MVP - Tom Brady or Todd Gurley
Brady played today, Gurley sat, so I'd go with Brady.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 31, 2017
Towel Boy
Cam Newton was 14 of 34 with 3 picks against the Birds. Talk about a bad day. Threw high, wide, didn't see open receivers, terrible day throwing the ball. Not the way you wanna end things as you prepare for the playoffs. With that said, time to hand the Saints an L.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 30, 2017
Towel Boy
Nice W for State. Didn't need Chubb to take care of business.
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StunGunn Dec 30, 2017
Sports Legend
SMH be just don't understand not playing him. He wasn't even dressed out over half the season. I bet Belichek will play him. I can see 2 sacks Sunday.
— Posted by Toddler10-21Saw a quote from his saying he "didn't think he'd be signed to be a cheerleader". Can't say I blame him. Why would Tomlin sit a good player?
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Toddler10-21 Dec 29, 2017
Sports Legend
SMH be just don't understand not playing him. He wasn't even dressed out over half the season. I bet Belichek will play him. I can see 2 sacks Sunday.
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Maxwell Silver III Dec 29, 2017
Bench Warmer
how many times has Belichek pick up a player after they had been put out to pasture and get one last good year, don't like the patriots, but when something happens like Harrison, I just wait and see if he get picked up by the patriots-he did and I won't be surprised when he has a great playoffs
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StunGunn Dec 28, 2017
Sports Legend
I heard he wanted to be released - probably because he was on the bench. Maybe Tomlin had a good reason to bench him? You sure called it on Belichick wasting no time picking him up.
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Toddler10-21 Dec 28, 2017
Sports Legend
This on Tomlin. Why sign him to a 2 year deal in the off season and don't play him? He iced the game in KC with a strip sack and then gets benched the rest of the way. I understand the playing the young guys, but you have no other player to release? Saw where Steelers fans were burning his jersey. Blame coach not the player.
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StunGunn Dec 27, 2017
Sports Legend
Anybody see who the Pats just signed? haha
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOPT called it! Guess Belicheat wants the inside information on the Steelers. Dayum! Talk about playing the game within the game.
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Toddler10-21 Dec 26, 2017
Sports Legend
I saw it coming when Deebo was released. Harrison strip sack late in the AFC championship game and Pats win.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 26, 2017
Towel Boy
Anybody see who the Pats just signed? haha
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DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 26, 2017
Towel Boy
Naw they will play teams they know they can beat in order to get to 6 wins. If Duke had lost to NCCU they would be home and no bowl game.
— Posted by Toddler10-21I don't know, T. Given that certain ACC football teams haven't won an ACC title since 1980, App St. would probably be willing to take their chances.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 26, 2017
Towel Boy
App. St. look good last night -congrats to the mountaineers
— Posted by Maxwell Silver III
How 'bout those Mountaineers! Just some fun facts about App. State...
all-time record 576-326-28, 3-0 in FBS bowl games, FCS status - 20 playoff appearances, 20 conference titles, 3 FCS national titles, nice transition from FCS to FBS. Great season!
— Posted by DIAMONDBISHOP
Very impressive stats, B! Good for App State. They'd beat some ACC teams for sure!
— Posted by StunGunnAgree with ya! App could beat some ACC teams. I'll take their accomplishments over teams who give us "Hype Ball" every year.
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DIAMONDBISHOP Dec 26, 2017
Towel Boy
if I was ACC team I would not want to play them-wonder if Michigan wants a rematch in Boone
— Posted by Maxwell Silver IIIWolverines wouldn't come to Boone.
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Weren't there questions about voting in players who juiced?
— Posted by StunGunn
I don't think any player who knowingly cheated should ever be allowed in. Several players showed up on the "cheat sheet" following a lengthy investigation into steroids. If a player has to juice to get it done, his numbers don't really matter. There are many others who choose to do it the right way. They may not hit 60 bombs but their numbers are legit.
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