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**Motorboater** · January 21st, 2018, 06:50 PM

I'm not that petty over the SB. I forgot it was him with the FF. As for the thanks, I don't take it seriously anyway. After all, vic (and trailmaster) likes all my posts in threads he's a contributor on (as a result, I know he's someone who's not interested in F1/motorsport). But as brilliant as some of my posts are...I don't think he necessarily genuinely likes them and does it out of courtesy. I appreciate that from vic.

Vrabel is a cheap shot talentless thug in amongst an army of cheap shot talentless thugs, which is what the early 2000s Patriots defence were, excluding Ty Law. It's often forgotten because Belichick and Brady are the common figures from the recent Patriots. But the defence contributed to the Patriots lack of popularity.

**tsunamiSD** · January 21st, 2018, 08:57 PM

While most you you will probably at least be keeping track of the score of the Vikings-Eagles game, I'll be at the SDCC (I still call it Qualcomm) stadium here in San Diego to watch the US Women's National soccer team play. My niece got me at ticket at field level (on the field, not in the stands) - I get to watch Julie Ertz (nee Johnston) play while her husband Zach is playing for Philadelphia. Go Eagles!

SI isn't dumb, they know to put Julie in front...

**Arturo2nd** · January 21st, 2018, 10:22 PM

How the hell did the f'n Patriots win this game? Note to Jags: You cannot afford to let up on the Patriots or do anything resembling pass interference even slightly in Foxborough.

There is another opening on the Patriots cheerleader squad.

Drink up, ultimatewarlord

**ultimatewarlord** · January 21st, 2018, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian249x

How the hell did the f'n Patriots win this game? Note to Jags: You cannot afford to let up on the Patriots or do anything resembling pass interference even slightly in Foxborough.

There is another opening on the Patriots cheerleader squad.

Drink up, ultimatewarlord

A cup of tea right in front of me.

The problem was the limitation in the Jags playcalls. Whereas the Pats threatened to go deep to free up the underneath, the Jags settled for underneath all day and the Pats adjusted in time. I got annoyed at the Pats keep trying to run Lewis. The situation called for James White to either come out into the flat or stay in and block. The Jags D-Line were well held by the Pats O-Line after a shaky start.
Gutted for Doug Marrone of course but it was the worse of the two scenarios for me because no matter how many times you get there, last year is always last year.
Great as Gilmore's tip was it still pales in comparison to Sterling Moore knocking the TD out in the Ravens game.
If the Vikes get to the Super Bowl I'm going to be hellishly conflicted.

**Arturo2nd** · January 21st, 2018, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimatewarlord

The problem was the limitation in the Jags playcalls. Whereas the Pats threatened to go deep to free up the underneath, the Jags settled for underneath all day and the Pats adjusted in time. I got annoyed at the Pats keep trying to run Lewis. The situation called for James White to either come out into the flat or stay in and block. The Jags D-Line were well held by the Pats O-Line after a shaky start.

Those 20 yard throws Bortles made were awfully far to be called underneath.

It looked a couple of times in that game as if the Patriots were dead in the water. Then, big plays and penalties gave them new life. One more team that found out the hard way that you have to put the great ones away when you have the chance. The Bradys, Montanas, Rodgers, and Staubachs of the world can and do put 2 TDs on the board in 5 minutes if you get careless.

LaughingBoy · January 22nd, 2018, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian249x

Those 20 yard throws Bortles made were awfully far to be called underneath.

It looked a couple of times in that game as if the Patriots were dead in the water. Then, big plays and penalties gave them new life. One more team that found out the hard way that you have to put the great ones away when you have the chance. The Bradys, Montanas, Rodgers, and Staubachs of the world can and do put 2 TDs on the board in 5 minutes if you get careless.

Yep, predictably the Jags shot out to a big lead ...and weirdly...penalties let the pats back into it.

I'm sure that the Jags having 10 times the penalty yards as the pats was utter coincidence.

One penalty on the pats, the whole game.

I'm thinking I'm done with the NFL. At least with Big time wrestling they make no bones about it being scripted.

**Arturo2nd** · January 22nd, 2018, 06:39 AM

Those pass interference calls were very obvious. The Jags actually got away with a couple that weren't called. If you recall, the Jags defense lost its cool in San Francisco and hurt themselves with several silly fouls.

Watch out for the Jags next year. They should have won this one but costs themselves with the type of mistakes the Patriots just don't make.

Not much drama in the Eagles win. Foles made some beautiful throws. That 57 yard third down TD pass was a thing of beauty.

**Motorboater** · January 22nd, 2018, 10:01 AM

I thanked posts and don't care if this post isn't thanked.

NE do what NE do. But Jacksonville should've be kicking themselves the didn't win that. They just did not play with any authority in the 4th. Having been as great as they were til that point, they wasted all their good work.

On the other hand. That was a stunning performance from Philadelphia. Having not seen many of their games, I was watching wondering if that game could transfer against a stronger team. Imo, absolutely it can.

It's been a while since we've seen a repeat SB match up.

**tygrkhat40** · January 22nd, 2018, 01:49 PM

SUPER BOWL LII
Sun, 2/4
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots

Total points:

Good luck gentlemen!

**Arturo2nd** · January 23rd, 2018, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorboater

I thanked posts and don't care if this post isn't thanked.

NE do what NE do. But Jacksonville should've be kicking themselves the didn't win that. They just did not play with any authority in the 4th. Having been as great as they were til that point, they wasted all their good work.

On the other hand. That was a stunning performance from Philadelphia. Having not seen many of their games, I was watching wondering if that game could transfer against a stronger team. Imo, absolutely it can.

It's been a while since we've seen a repeat SB match up.

Nick Foles had a whole year like this in 2013. I am not so sure that it will be this easy for the Eagles when Belichick has an extra week to game plan and drill his defense for them. The two D's gave up the same number of points, but the Pats yardage numbers suffer from their early season struggles.

On paper the teams are very evenly matched. I would think that the Eagles will be more vulnerable to the hype and distraction. Belichick drills his teams on being focused on the task at hand and seems to select players with that in mind. The betting public was impressed by the Eagles blowout. I am leaning towards Belichick and Brady, but don't know that they can survive falling far behind the Eagles.

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January 21st, 2018, 06:50 PM	#7541
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,487 Thanked 38,245 Times in 4,299 Posts	I'm not that petty over the SB. I forgot it was him with the FF. As for the thanks, I don't take it seriously anyway. After all, vic (and trailmaster) likes all my posts in threads he's a contributor on (as a result, I know he's someone who's not interested in F1/motorsport). But as brilliant as some of my posts are...I don't think he necessarily genuinely likes them and does it out of courtesy. I appreciate that from vic. Vrabel is a cheap shot talentless thug in amongst an army of cheap shot talentless thugs, which is what the early 2000s Patriots defence were, excluding Ty Law. It's often forgotten because Belichick and Brady are the common figures from the recent Patriots. But the defence contributed to the Patriots lack of popularity.

January 21st, 2018, 08:57 PM	#7542
tsunamiSD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 53,015 Thanks: 633,094 Thanked 640,198 Times in 53,098 Posts	While most you you will probably at least be keeping track of the score of the Vikings-Eagles game, I'll be at the SDCC (I still call it Qualcomm) stadium here in San Diego to watch the US Women's National soccer team play. My niece got me at ticket at field level (on the field, not in the stands) - I get to watch Julie Ertz (nee Johnston) play while her husband Zach is playing for Philadelphia. Go Eagles! SI isn't dumb, they know to put Julie in front...

January 21st, 2018, 10:22 PM	#7543
Arturo2nd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oakland, California, United States. I have a beautful view of the BART tracks and I-980 Posts: 8,955 Thanks: 103,061 Thanked 151,470 Times in 8,946 Posts	How the hell did the f'n Patriots win this game? Note to Jags: You cannot afford to let up on the Patriots or do anything resembling pass interference even slightly in Foxborough. There is another opening on the Patriots cheerleader squad. Drink up, ultimatewarlord

January 22nd, 2018, 06:39 AM	#7547
Arturo2nd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oakland, California, United States. I have a beautful view of the BART tracks and I-980 Posts: 8,955 Thanks: 103,061 Thanked 151,470 Times in 8,946 Posts	Those pass interference calls were very obvious. The Jags actually got away with a couple that weren't called. If you recall, the Jags defense lost its cool in San Francisco and hurt themselves with several silly fouls. Watch out for the Jags next year. They should have won this one but costs themselves with the type of mistakes the Patriots just don't make. Not much drama in the Eagles win. Foles made some beautiful throws. That 57 yard third down TD pass was a thing of beauty.

January 22nd, 2018, 10:01 AM	#7548
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,487 Thanked 38,245 Times in 4,299 Posts	I thanked posts and don't care if this post isn't thanked. NE do what NE do. But Jacksonville should've be kicking themselves the didn't win that. They just did not play with any authority in the 4th. Having been as great as they were til that point, they wasted all their good work. On the other hand. That was a stunning performance from Philadelphia. Having not seen many of their games, I was watching wondering if that game could transfer against a stronger team. Imo, absolutely it can. It's been a while since we've seen a repeat SB match up.