The 2013 Super Bowl Thread!

[Abe Sargent]

Take your bets and odds now!

[cartman]

All I know is that I'm staying far away from strip club parking lots in Nawlins in two weeks.

[britrock88]

Let's shift the tide from "Harbowl" to "Supharbaugh," mmkay?

[Abe Sargent]

Nice br!


I want the Ravens to win for teh Ray Lewis send off story more than the Colin K suck off special that will happen if the 49ers win. Better yet, what happens if Colin is injured in teh first quarter, and Alex Smith come sin and wins the game? That'd be awesome! Better yet, what if Colin is sucky in the first two quarters - four picks, and he gets pulled for Smith, who wins the game?

[EagleFan]

I vote Harbowl, rolls off the tongue better.

[Matthean]

What's the over/under for how many energy drinks Jim drinks until the game?

[britrock88]

the Colin K suck off special

Strong words from a seminarian! ;)

I'd be down for an Alex Smith revival.

[Scoobz0202]

Go 49ers I guess.

wouldn't mind seeing Ray Lewis get steamrolled in his final game

[Matthean]

Flacco has won 6 playoff road games, which is more than any QB.

[rowech]

I can't stand either of these teams winning. Hopefully, the Mayans are just late in their predictions.

[Groundhog]

A great matchup IMO. My money (heart) will be on 49ers but my head tells me Baltimore.

[Jas_lov]

Ravens are this year's Packers and NYG, their QB and defense has gotten hot at the right time. Media will overdo the brother vs brother and Ray Lewis but it'll be a good matchup. I like how the two HCs made big changes on offense during the season and they both worked.

[CrimsonFox]

Have to go with the Ravens. Scary Poe animals > greedy old moneygrubbers anyday
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[gstelmack]

I want the Ravens to win for teh Ray Lewis send off story

Couldn't happen to a worse human being.

Well, it COULD, but you have to flip the saying around. Anyway, Lewis is one of the last folks I'm rooting for to win a Super Bowl. He's ahead of Michael Vick, Rae Carruth, and some others, but way behind most other players.

[kcchief19]

Well, it COULD, but you have to flip the saying around. Anyway, Lewis is one of the last folks I'm rooting for to win a Super Bowl. He's ahead of Michael Vick, Rae Carruth, and some others, but way behind most other players.
Not defending Vick, but he wasn't complicit in the murder of two people. I'd throw Vick a ticker tape parade before rooting for Lewis. I don't understand the "feel good" stories around Lewis trying to win again.

[Danny]

Ill be rooting for the 49ers in the Superbowl

[Buccaneer]

Go Niners.

[britrock88]

Have to go with the Ravens. Scary Poe animals > greedy old moneygrubbers anyday

+1

[Crapshoot]

Have the opportunity to go to New Orleans. The 49ers << SF Giants, but these may well be one of those once in a lifetime kind of things.

[Apathetic Lurker]

I'm gonna watch reruns of the toenail clipping championship....That way I can stay away from any bloviating bobbleheads in the runup to the stupor bowl and all the insipid Ray Lewis stories.......

[DougW]

I'd think it was pretty friggin cool if I had 2 sons, and they both ended up with NFL head coaching jobs.

But, WOW, if they were facing off in the Super Bowl.

Jack Harbaugh has to be feeling pretty awesome right now.

[aran]

I wonder if Caldwell is going to make more hay with is "revolutionary" strategy of not running every single first down.

[spleen1015]

The title of this thread should be "The Super Bowl XLVII thread". :D

I hope it is a good game that comes down to the end. I'm having a hard time not rooting against the Ravens. A lot of my facebook friends are from MD and I am seeing a lot of obnoxiousness since the game ended.

[Suburban Rhythm]

I'm gonna watch reruns of the toenail clipping championship....That way I can stay away from any bloviating bobbleheads in the runup to the stupor bowl and all the insipid Ray Lewis stories.......

This.

I watch very, very little ESPN already, mainly live events. ESPN doesn't recognize hockey. NHL network doesn't recognize Ray Lewis or the Harbaughs.

About now is a great time to block uno through ocho.

[Sun Tzu]

G-Men!

[MrBug708]

To think that UCLA hired Rick Neuhesiel over John Harbaugh

[Kodos]

Gotta root for the 49ers, even though it pains me.

[miami_fan]

Who to root for? Frank Gore or Ray Lewis?

[Matthean]

I think it is a win/win for me either way. I would love to see people have to admit Flacco won a SB. I have a soft spot for the 49ers due to watching them growing up back in the Bill Walsh days. Just because the Lions were on the TV didn't mean I enjoyed it.

[JediKooter]

I hope Ray Lewis and the Ravens get murdered.


Too soon?

[Sun Tzu]

White suit? What white suit?

[miami_fan]

Who to root for? Frank Gore or Ray Lewis?

Now that I think about it, which will aggravate people more if they won this Super Bowl? Ray Lewis or Randy Moss?

[bbor]

NINERS!

[PurdueBrad]

<---Steelers fan but I have a begrudging respect for the Ravens and Ray Lewis as a player (although I, too, think he's a murderer).

That being said, I believe that the Niners win this game with ease.

[Crapshoot]

<---Steelers fan but I have a begrudging respect for the Ravens and Ray Lewis as a player (although I, too, think he's a murderer).

That being said, I believe that the Niners win this game with ease.

I dunno- I recognize the Niners are favored, but their defense relies heavily on the front 4 being able to generate pressure without blitz help. When an offensive line can hold them (like the Falcons did) even without the threat of a running game, it gets a lot easier to generate yardage on them, as the Falcons showed.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Now that I think about it, which will aggravate people more if they won this Super Bowl? Ray Lewis or Randy Moss?

I'd say that's probably Lewis, exponentially. I doubt half of non-49er fans even realize that Moss is playing.

[JediKooter]

I'd say that's probably Lewis, exponentially. I doubt half of non-49er fans even realize that Moss is playing.

I'm sure Randy wonders the same thing. :)

[Sun Tzu]

Have any folks here been to a Super Bowl?

[spleen1015]

Ray Lewis may have used banned substance to recover from torn triceps | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/29/ray-lewis-may-have-used-banned-substance-to-recover-from-torn-triceps/)

Thanks Ray Ray!

[Vince, Pt. II]

Have any folks here been to a Super Bowl?

2004, Pats/Eagles in Jacksonville. Hell of an experience, really glad I went...wasn't even tempted to try to pick up tickets to this one despite my team being involved. Horribly overpriced, and it's a much better experience watching on TV.

[JediKooter]

Ray Lewis may have used banned substance to recover from torn triceps | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/29/ray-lewis-may-have-used-banned-substance-to-recover-from-torn-triceps/)

Thanks Ray Ray!

Say it ain't so Ray. I'm sure when pressed, he will testify against his friends.

[Logan]

A player recovering from a torn triceps in weeks isn't normal??

Huh.

[Butter]

I didn't kill no motherfuckin' lion.

Oh, snap!

[stevew]

Jesus healed those triceps

[stevew]

2004, Pats/Eagles in Jacksonville. Hell of an experience, really glad I went...wasn't even tempted to try to pick up tickets to this one despite my team being involved. Horribly overpriced, and it's a much better experience watching on TV.

Considering you'd be spending 4k a person, from what it looks like, I'd much rather buy 2-80" tvs or 1-90"tv with the 8grand spent on 2 people.

[MrBug708]

Im not even sure I'll be watching it

[Raiders Army]

I'd think it was pretty friggin cool if I had 2 sons, and they both ended up with NFL head coaching jobs.

But, WOW, if they were facing off in the Super Bowl.

Jack Harbaugh has to be feeling pretty awesome right now.

At the very least Joani is a girl and doesn't feel bad about not being an NFL head coach. The same can't be said for Peyton and Eli's brother...

With some pressure from my co-workers, we're hosting a Super Bowl party. BYOB and somewhat of a potluck dinner. I'm making Apple Pie drink (with everclear!), the Bacon Explosion, and popping popcorn in our Sam's Club popper (almost as big as movie theaters).

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Former 49er news!

Former Raider Kwame Harris allegedly assaults ex-boyfriend - latimes.com (http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-kwame-harris-gay-20130129,0,2165097.story)

[Raiders Army]

Former 49er news!

Former Raider Kwame Harris allegedly assaults ex-boyfriend - latimes.com (http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-kwame-harris-gay-20130129,0,2165097.story)

I understand how he's a former Raider, but seriously he played for a couple of years. He played for the Niners twice as long.

[RainMaker]

A player recovering from a torn triceps in weeks isn't normal??

Huh.

This was the most under-reported story in football.

[Sun Tzu]

There are recorded phone calls of Lewis on the horn with the guy that sold him all the illegal stuff. Lewis is specifically asking the guy to send him "everything he has" during the call.

Kinda funny, actually.

[rowech]

A player recovering from a torn triceps in weeks isn't normal??

Huh.

Neither is what AP did.

[rowech]

Lost in all of this stuff though is how awesome some of these things must be.

[JediKooter]

There are recorded phone calls of Lewis on the horn with the guy that sold him all the illegal stuff. Lewis is specifically asking the guy to send him "everything he has" during the call.

Kinda funny, actually.

This is almost comical. I would love to see a transcript of the full conversation.

Magic Recovery Ointment Company: "Hey Ray, how's it going?"
Ray52: "Ah man, got a nasty triceps tear."
MROC: "Sorry to hear that Ray. By the way, do you know we have this magic ointment made from the antlers of deer?"
R52: "No, I haven't. Why is it magic?"
MROC: "Well, Ray, after years of refining and strict clinical trials, we found that if you grind up deer antlers, it will cure almost anything."
R52: "Anything?"
MROC: "Anything, Ray. It can even get blood out of white clothing."
R52: "Haha! I see what you did there. Seriously though, you think it could heal a torn triceps?"
MROC: "Absolutely. Just use the topical ointment and in a few weeks, you'll be as good as new."
R52: "I really don't have a few weeks. I need to get back in the game. Just send me everything you got and I'll just do an intense regime of applying the topical ointment."
MROC: "No problem. One things for sure Ray, you definitely know how to be intense!"
R52: "Haha! Indeed I do. Indeed I do."

[Sun Tzu]

Here you go...the actual transcript is included in a Sports Illustrated article.

Tracing the involvement of NFL, college football players with S.W.A.T.S. - NFL - SI.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130129/the-strange-lab-that-lured-numerous-athletes/)

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Hours after he tore his triceps during an Oct. 14 home game against the Cowboys, Ravens All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis and Ross connected on the phone. Again, Ross videotaped the call.

"It's bottom, near the elbow," Lewis said of the tear. After asking a few pseudo diagnostic questions, Ross concluded, "All right, well this is going to be simple. . . . How many pain chips you got around the house?"

"I got plenty of them," Lewis replied.

Ross prescribed a deluxe program, including holographic stickers on the right elbow; copious quantities of the powder additive; sleeping in front of a beam-ray light programmed with frequencies for tissue regeneration and pain relief; drinking negatively charged water; a 10-per-day regimen of the deer-antler pills that will "rebuild your brain via your small intestines" (and which Lewis said he hadn't been taking, then swallowed four during the conversation); and spritzes of deer-antler velvet extract (the Ultimate Spray) every two hours.

"Spray on my elbow every two hours?" Lewis asked.

"No," Ross said, "under your tongue."

Toward the end of the talk, Lewis asked Ross to "just pile me up and just send me everything you got, because I got to get back on this this week."

[Buccaneer]

This map excites me more than you can imagine (considering I got a masters in Regional Geography)...

Facebook Data Provide The Most Accurate NFL Fandom Map Ever Created (http://deadspin.com/5979970/facebook-data-provides-the-most-accurate-nfl-fandom-map-ever-created)

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18d0rfk0hn1lppng/original.png

[Sun Tzu]

I lived in Hawai'i for a year and I don't think I met a single Steelers fan.

[JediKooter]

Not even Oakland likes the Raiders. Maybe Al Davis was right.

[JediKooter]

Here you go...the actual transcript is included in a Sports Illustrated article.



Ross prescribed a deluxe program, including holographic stickers on the right elbow; copious quantities of the powder additive; sleeping in front of a beam-ray light programmed with frequencies for tissue regeneration and pain relief; drinking negatively charged water; a 10-per-day regimen of the deer-antler pills that will "rebuild your brain via your small intestines" (and which Lewis said he hadn't been taking, then swallowed four during the conversation); and spritzes of deer-antler velvet extract (the Ultimate Spray) every two hours.


I can't wait to read this article.

My bolding: Ah, nothing like quack medicine to the rescue. I wonder if Ray also wears one of those magnetic bracelets?

[spleen1015]

Lots of Dolphins' fans in Wyoming.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I understand how he's a former Raider, but seriously he played for a couple of years. He played for the Niners twice as long.

Probably has to do with the story being from the LA Times, where the Raiders used to be all the rage.

[pbot]

I lived in Hawai'i for a year and I don't think I met a single Steelers fan.

So it really is paradise.

[JonInMiddleGA]

So it really is paradise.

He shoots ... he scores :lol:

[Butter]

Lots of Dolphins' fans in Wyoming.

That's the Broncos. They used like 5 colors in this map, so it's a little hard to read in some places.

[CleBrownsfan]

Times like this is when I really hate being color blind ;)

[Lathum]

Times like this is when I really hate being color blind ;)

you probably have a better chance of reading it.

[DougW]

I lived in Hawai'i for a year and I don't think I met a single Steelers fan.

Yeah, I was there for 4, and outside of a few service guys that were from Pitt, I agree.

Although, I never ventured far into the Samoan community, and I'd bet Troy Polamalu brings a pretty decent fan base.

[Simbo Klice]

Smallest fanbase according to that map? J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets! :lol:

[DougW]

Smallest fanbase according to that map? J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets! :lol:

This will, of course, change once they sign J-Russ.

[Simbo Klice]

This will, of course, change once they sign J-Russ.

Only if they post Leaf's bail and have a 3-way QB competition. Montana's so fractured they might actually be able to pick up a county or two for taking him off their hands.

[Lathum]

Posted on another board I go to sometimes. This one is almost all people from the part of Seattle I used to live in, so the idiot quota is off the charts.

Man, this rivalry will set the stage for the next ten years! The two best most- ignored at draft time QBs in history going head to head every year for two- plus games. (I'm thinking three times a year more often than not, not counting pre- season) Can't wait for the 2013 season to begin!
Those guys are the most exciting players to hit the league in... how long? Michael Vick? Aaron Double- Discount Check? Luck & RG3 this year? All of them can take a back seat!

sadly this guy is serious

[DougW]

Posted on another board I go to sometimes. This one is almost all people from the part of Seattle I used to live in, so the idiot quota is off the charts.



sadly this guy is serious

Maybe I'm crazy too, but I don't think it's THAT bad. I can see the 49ers and Seahawks - Kaep v Russell - Carrol v Harbaugh .. as a solid rivalry for the next little bit.

Add a splash of homer excitement to that, and his post isn't that crazy.

Like I said though, Maybe I'm crazy too haha.

[Lathum]

Maybe I'm crazy too, but I don't think it's THAT bad. I can see the 49ers and Seahawks - Kaep v Russell - Carrol v Harbaugh .. as a solid rivalry for the next little bit.

Add a splash of homer excitement to that, and his post isn't that crazy.

Like I said though, Maybe I'm crazy too haha.

Oh, I think it will be a great rivalry. I was talking about the part where he claims they are the 2 most underdrafted QBs in history. That is crazy talk.

[Matthean]

Oh, I think it will be a great rivalry. I was talking about the part where he claims they are the 2 most underdrafted QBs in history. That is crazy talk.

I'm pretty sure Brady wins one spot.

[RedKingGold]

Oh, I think it will be a great rivalry. I was talking about the part where he claims they are the 2 most underdrafted QBs in history. That is crazy talk.

Was Eli underdrafted?

[Desnudo]

Maybe I'm crazy too, but I don't think it's THAT bad. I can see the 49ers and Seahawks - Kaep v Russell - Carrol v Harbaugh .. as a solid rivalry for the next little bit.

Add a splash of homer excitement to that, and his post isn't that crazy.

Like I said though, Maybe I'm crazy too haha.

Caroll v. Harbough probably doesn't have Harbough quaking in his boots

[spleen1015]

Who is this Harbough you guys are talking about?

[Lathum]

I'm pretty sure Brady wins one spot.

Montana wins the other

[britrock88]

Montana wins the other

Johnny Unitas was a 9th-round pick...

[Honolulu_Blue]

I can't think of a worse 2 weeks for the NFL than from the moment the last conference championship game ends until the kick-off for the Supber Bowl.

It's just the worst.

[spleen1015]

I can't think of a worse 2 weeks for the NFL than from the moment the last conference championship game ends until the kick-off for the Supber Bowl.

It's just the worst.

I agree with this when I'm not really interested in the game.

My wife asked me yesterday what sort of goodies she could make for the occasion and gave her some ideas. I was finally excited for the game.

[JediKooter]

But, the Pro Bowl was just this past Sunday...

[britrock88]

It was something like 10 years ago that they stopped alternating between giving the Super Bowl teams an extra week off and not doing so. I always enjoyed the build-up more when there wasn't a bye week in between. (They were also able to finish the season in January in those years!)

[DanGarion]

In other news.

Dan Marino 'fathered love child with Donna Savattere in 2005 and paid her millions to keep quiet' | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2271114/Dan-Marino-fathered-love-child-Donna-Savattere-2005-paid-millions-quiet.html?ICO=most_read_module)

[Sun Tzu]

In other news.

Dan Marino 'fathered love child with Donna Savattere in 2005 and paid her millions to keep quiet' | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2271114/Dan-Marino-fathered-love-child-Donna-Savattere-2005-paid-millions-quiet.html?ICO=most_read_module)

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/012/751/clinton-1.jpg

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Figured this was as good of a place as any to post this. Nice pic of some of the players and their families visiting Pearl Harbor......

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[Desnudo]

Go Navy!

[Sun Tzu]

If you're looking for Russell Wilson, good luck finding him. I think he's standing on his tippy-toes behind the girl in red.

[JPhillips]

In other news.

Dan Marino 'fathered love child with Donna Savattere in 2005 and paid her millions to keep quiet' | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2271114/Dan-Marino-fathered-love-child-Donna-Savattere-2005-paid-millions-quiet.html?ICO=most_read_module)

He was best known for his quick release

LOL

[Logan]

This was my favorite comment attached to the Deadspin article:


For all of you who are like, "OH, THAT POOR WOMAN!" you can just stop right there. She knew damn well when she got involved with Marino that she'd never be seeing a ring.

[Chief Rum]

I am shocked no one pointed out the "Back to Back World War Champs" shirt, with the Stars & Stripes overlaid on a map outline of the US. That is kinda hilarious. I would say who is wearing it in the pic, but damned if I know--I'm awful at recognizing players.

[Scoobz0202]

And AP wins the MVP. I can dig it.

[Scoobz0202]

dola -

Try and forget that this is from Bleacher Report. I thought Richard Sherman was pretty damn cool in this:

hxxp://bleacherreport.com/articles/1512316-richard-sherman-finds-out-whos-the-best-shut-down-cornerback-on-bourbon-street

[Buccaneer]

Cool but funny that Arians and Pagano were 1 and 2 in the Coach of the Year voting. They deserved it, unlike the results for MVP and Comeback (should've been switched) and RoY (should've been Wilson).

[RedKingGold]

A couple predictions, sure to go wrong:

#1. Akers has a perfect day, converting all extra points and 2-2 on field goals.

#2. LaMichael James has a breakout game scoring three TD's, one rushing, one receiving and one on a kick return, on his way to winning MVP. The 49ers have been using James more and more in this offense, and the team seems due to have a big KR.

#3. The 49ers coast to a 34-7 lead by the end of the 3rd, but the Ravens score two garbage time touchdowns to make the final score 34-21. We're overdue for a Super Bowl blowout, and it seems like this game can either be a 49ers blowout, or a classic where the Ravens or Niners win late. I'm going with the former.

To be fair, I am a 49ers homer, so any and all of these predictions can certainly fail spectacularly.

[CleBrownsfan]

Pulled pork and chicken are in the crock pot. Chili and hot sauce done. The poker and drinking starts at 2:00 for anyone who wants to stop by ;)

Everyone have a fun and safe Super Bowl Sunday!!!!

[albionmoonlight]

It seems like the 49ers just have too many ways to score. Even if Baltimore can take some of them away, they will be able to transition on the fly to others.

So, I see the 49ers winning by, say, 10.

I'm not totally confident in that prediction b/c Baltimore's MO this season/post-season has been to play better than people expected. But, there it is.

I'll guess 27-17 San Francisco.

[kingfc22]

The two week wait is finally almost over and the area is definitely stricken with 49er fever and it's pretty cool to see.

[MizzouRah]

Homemade pulled pork is staying warm in the crock pot, football squares are done, waiting on the wife to get home to head out to the Super Bowl party at my dad's house.

GO RAVENS!!!

Ravens - 27
49ers - 23

[Kodos]

Very disappointed in Marino.

[HomerSimpson98]

Hooray for pulled pork! Its in the pot here as well. Massively underrated and delicious and great for football games.

[Matthean]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/537251_10200106123647730_2124885881_n.jpg

[Lathum]

Saldana and I just went crazy and bet 56 different prop bets.

[kingfc22]

31-20 Niners.

Kaepernick and James on the turf end up causing havoc with the mix of the pistol and read-option plays out of other formations.

Niners O-Line wins MVP.

[stevew]

38-20 Niners.

[EagleFan]

A Ray Lewis led team is saying "Kill Em" as they huddle to go to the field before a Super Bowl... I hope that's not what started the sequence of events last time...

[PurdueBrad]

Hooray for pulled pork! Its in the pot here as well. Massively underrated and delicious and great for football games.

Got the same thing going here Homer. Bless NC pulled pork, vinegar bbq sauce, and cole slaw to top it off.

[mckerney]

Hoping for 49ers win and MVP performance from Moss.

[Scoobz0202]

Well that interview with Ray Lewis and later talk about double murder by the talking heads was uncomfortable.

[EagleFan]

Got the same thing going here Homer. Bless NC pulled pork, vinegar bbq sauce, and cole slaw to top it off.

Had me until the cole slaw... why ruin perfectly good pulled pork with that stuff...

[PurdueBrad]

Had me until the cole slaw... why ruin perfectly good pulled pork with that stuff...

Oh man, it's not a good pulled pork to me until you add a small dollop of that on top. Maybe some hush puppies and brunswick stew on the side as well.

[kingfc22]

Had me until the cole slaw... why ruin perfectly good pulled pork with that stuff...

I'm right there with you. Never been one to enjoy the cole slaw, but feel free to send me some of the pulled pork.

[Scoobz0202]

I want the 49ers to win, but I just get this feeling it's going to come down to an Akers attempt and...

[Scoobz0202]

the only time i'll ever see Witten in a super bowl :(

[Coffee Warlord]

People who bet on the over for National Anthem length looking good now.

[spleen1015]

People who bet on the over for National Anthem length looking good now.

Guh.

[whomario]

Why was there a weird dude in a suit next to the stage doing gestures ? Was kinda creepy ...

[EagleFan]

Did she finally end it?

[Scoobz0202]

Why was there a weird dude in a suit next to the stage doing gestures ? Was kinda creepy ...

sign language

[Chubby]

come on tails!

[Chubby]

DAMNIT!

[Abe Sargent]

ALLONS-Y!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Coffee Warlord]

I'm just thinking how much money has already changed hands on the prop bets.

[whomario]

Thought there was a rather big opening for Kaepernick to run after that faked handoff.

[kingfc22]

Early mistakes costing the Niners

[whomario]

Damn nice throw by Flacco

[Abe Sargent]

And so....it begins

[Scoobz0202]

Just stop GoDaddy. Stop.

[bob]

Just stop GoDaddy. Stop.

That answers my question about whether or not streaming is getting the same commercials is on air. Nope

[Matthean]

Oh man, it's not a good pulled pork to me until you add a small dollop of that on top. Maybe some hush puppies and brunswick stew on the side as well.

The local place adds cole slaw. I love the stuff so I don't mind it. Thankfully I don't go to the place as often as I would like since it is rather stellar tasting, and it is essentially across the street from me.

[tucker rocky]

Just stop GoDaddy. Stop.

Think I just threw up, over that go daddy commercial. :(

[Glengoyne]

Just stop GoDaddy. Stop.

Most painful to watch commercial I can recall

[Abe Sargent]

Why painful? I wsa all, you go nerd guy!

[mckerney]

That answers my question about whether or not streaming is getting the same commercials is on air. Nope

I am enjoying just getting commercials for hockey on the ESPN America stream.

[bob]

It is better than last year, where NBC showed the same car commercial and the Act of Valor preview over and over

[Glengoyne]

I'm hoping Vernon Davis' ribs are all still intact

[kingfc22]

Can't watch Akers

[Scoobz0202]

49ers need to change the snap count. Ravens are jumping it like crazy.

[whomario]

seeing Alex Smith there on the sideline, can´t imagine how painfull this whole thing must be for him considering the backstory ...

[whomario]

Holy shit :eek: 49ers getting pressure though.

[Radii]

Holy shit :eek:

No kidding, wow.

[Suicane75]

Godaddy commercial was vile. Kids football was awesome. Coke made me cry some.

[kingfc22]

Big stop. Knocked them out of FG range.

[Glengoyne]

Niners got away with one there. Flacco looking way better than I give him credit for being.

[kingfc22]

Keep getting the ball to Vernon.

Baltimore LB's can not handle him.

[DougW]

I hate the 9ers, so I suppose my rooting interest here is more against SF, than it is for the Ravens. But, I'm wondering...

Does Lewis' experience and "field general-ness" make up for his current lack of skill set ? He looks like a liability out there to me. I've seen 3 plays already that should've been made by a good MLB.

[stevew]

forward progress, horrible fucking call

[kingfc22]

Damnit.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Godaddy commercial was vile.

Yup.

[Scoobz0202]

Now that commercial is one i can get behind, Calvin Klein

[Glengoyne]

forward progress, horrible fucking call


I really thought they were going to rule that way at first.
I'm okay with that one either way.

[tucker rocky]

Now that commercial is one i can get behind, Calvin Klein

:lol:

[Suicane75]

Niners really need to answer on this next drive.

[kingfc22]

Nice drive by the Ravens to capitalize on the turnover. Niners need a score here before the half.

[tucker rocky]

:cool: Bud Light commercial.

[JPhillips]

How many millions has Flacco made this postseason?

30? 40?

In early Dec. Baltimore sports radio was debating on whether the Ravens should keep him.

[stevew]

that would have been a perfect time to reveal the villain's name for the next star trek movie.

[Abe Sargent]

PICK BABABABABABAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[stevew]

oh wow, kaepernick.

[kingfc22]

Somebody needs to get ejected here. Get control zebras.

[DougW]

Friscos offense doesn't seem to care for these Ravens.

[bulletsponge]

more like Colin Kaeperpick

[stevew]

Somebody needs to get ejected here. Get control zebras.

They'll just probably edit the tape afterwards to make Boger's crew look like it had control of the game.

[bob]

Please let this game stay close

[DougW]

What is the point of offsetting penalties ? Do these personal fouls mean anything ?

[stevew]

What is the point of offsetting penalties ? Do these personal fouls mean anything ?

absolutely nothing whatsoever.

[kingfc22]

Niners defense needs to make a damn play.

[Desnudo]

This is going same as the patriots game so far.

[MIJB#19]

What is the point of offsetting penalties ? Do these personal fouls mean anything ?Fines for the players involved?

[Abe Sargent]

Baltimore just looking like team of fate. My prediction to all of my freinds was 31-13 Ravens, i thought their defense would not give it up to Colin K and expose him.

[kingfc22]

A TD here and this is a much different game than the 17-0 NFC Champ.

[DougW]

Fines for the players involved?

Meh, they don't need to have been penalized to be fined .. do they ?

[Abe Sargent]

HOLY CRAP

[kingfc22]

YES!!!! Thank you for not taking the points!

[Suicane75]

Heh, give Tucker credit, he didn't go out of bounds.

[stevew]

Willis blew that shit up.

[Radii]

Why the hell would you do that?!

[DougW]

A yard away from being a great call. As it stands .. WTF was Coach John thinking ?

[Coffee Warlord]

Volkswagon is confusing me.

[Abe Sargent]

That was CLEARLY an attempt ot stick it to your brother.

[cuervo72]

Well, you had to figure one of the brothers was going to pull a fake punt, onside kick or something. Wasn't expecting it there (which is the point, obviously).

[bob]

For a Super Bowl, isn't this going by absurdly fast?

[stevew]

Why the hell would you do that?!

It should have worked for a TD. #84 just didn't get the block.

[DougW]

That was CLEARLY an attempt ot stick it to your brother.
I was just thinking that too.

And, it DEMANDS that brother Jim matches with a risky move of his own.

[whomario]

the 49ers playcalling is very conventional so far, isn´t it ?

Ravens should get the ball with good position and plenty of time here.

[kingfc22]

Need a hold here especially with the Ravens starting the second half with the ball.

[cuervo72]

WR gotta catch these.

[kingfc22]

If that isn't offensive PI then I don't know what is.

Still no penalties against the Ravens...

[tucker rocky]

Anyone have the urge to go on a safari run? :lol:

[kingfc22]

Fuck.

[Desnudo]

Way to give up on the play

[JPhillips]

I don't know if the numbers back this up, but it sure seems like the second quarter in the SB is where the blowouts happen.

[whomario]

shamefull display by the 49ers secondary today ...

[General Mike]

what an individual effort by Jones

[mauchow]

Culliver cocks off just a few plays earlier like he's god and all of a sudden he gets burned by about ten yards.

[Abe Sargent]

Boom goes the blowout

[Desnudo]

Or not

[kingfc22]

An 11 pt game at the half sounds a lot better. Make it happen O!

[kingfc22]

Horrible clock mgmt there.

[Carman Bulldog]

How did Cary Williams not get tossed for that blatant shove of the official?

Also, I hate Phil Simms. Worst Color guy that does Super Bowls by a wide margin.

[kingfc22]

Shitty play call on 2nd and 3rd.

[bob]

Bad time management

[kingfc22]

The long halftime is going to cool off Flacco....right???

[Desnudo]

This is exactly like the afc championship. 49ers kicking fgs in a touchdown game.

[Crapshoot]

Who the fuck turned Joe Flacco into Joe Montana? Also, the 49ersdefense may just be... Bad.

[Suicane75]

David Spade with a stache may be the creepiest thing ever.

[Glengoyne]

Kaepernick not looking near as special as the play by play would lead you to believe. The first down was there, I think he wanted to run.

[stevew]

Kaepernick is playing like Kaepershit.

[JonInMiddleGA]

For a Super Bowl, isn't this going by absurdly fast?

Don't worry, it's about to drag horribly.

[Suicane75]

Jesus Christ, Marino sounds horrible.

[DougW]

I'm having so much fun. Been trying to get Jake (my 5 year old) to watch football with me since he was born, and we're finally watching a whole game together (well, the first half so far - haven't gotten more than a few plays before). I really didn't have a rooting interest, I suppose I was leaning Baltimore, but I let him pick who we'd root for - just by some video clips and uniforms. He picked the Ravens, and he's loving the game. Running around, pretending he's playing - hollerin' when they do something (err I mean when I tell him they did something haha). Is a cool night :). ... Sigh, How do I turn him from rooting for champions to rooting for the Lions ? haha.

[Scoobz0202]

Has a QB ever thrown 10+ TDs and had no INTs in a playoff?

[stevew]

It's hard to believe Simms is anywhere near qualified to call this game. He's a chump.

[stevew]

Don't worry, it's about to drag horribly.

Beyonce's ass isn't that big, yet.

[kingfc22]

Ravens offense on 3rd down have been dominant.

[Suicane75]

At least now they just drop all pretenses and start with a long shot of her vagina.

[Scoobz0202]

Dat. Ass.

[mckerney]

It's hard to believe Simms is anywhere near qualified to call this game. He's a chump.

I'm glad there are different announcers on the stream I'm watching.

[tucker rocky]

No wardrobe malfunction yet? :D

[Scoobz0202]

No wardrobe malfunction yet? :D

It's this hope that has kept me tuned in

[kingfc22]

She's sang about 25 words so far...

[tucker rocky]

Do all the guys have their dollars ready? :D

[Suicane75]

I haven't the foggiest idea what I'm watching or what about it is supposed to be good.

[cuervo72]

She's sang about 25 words so far...

Heh, my daughter commented on that (among other things). "She's just saying random stuff!"

[whomario]

This show works surprisingly well with the TV on mute and Phoenix´ songs 1901 and Lisztomania playing on the laptop.

[Suicane75]

LOL, even her backup singers have backing tracks.

[jbergey22]

A lot less bitching this year about the halftime show. Must have actually been decent.

[Scoobz0202]

A lot less bitching this year about the halftime show. Must have actually been decent.

I mean, decent? It was the definition of mediocrity if I've ever seen it. Which unfortunately is all you can hope for with Super Bowl halftime shows anymore I guess

[kingfc22]

A lot less bitching this year about the halftime show. Must have actually been decent.

An empty field would have been better than Madonna. Bar was VERY low.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Watching "How To Fight A Zombie" on H2.

[Suicane75]

It was a woman grunting in her underwear. We all know how bad it was but we can't get that angry at it.

[stevew]

A lot less bitching this year about the halftime show. Must have actually been decent.

I just turned the TV off.

Watched the Rock movie Faster before the game. Surprisingly entertaining.

[Glengoyne]

I haven't the foggiest idea what I'm watching or what about it is supposed to be good.


It wasn't any of the last three SB halftime shows. So from that standpoint. This was great.

[AlexB]

A lot less bitching this year about the halftime show. Must have actually been decent.

Far from it. I watched Crazy, then realised that that was the only song I knew of hers, and I didn't like the next two, so just switched channel. No bitching here mainly cause I didn't watch it

[whomario]

A lot less bitching this year about the halftime show. Must have actually been decent.

maybe everybody has just given up ... Why do theese artists allways insist on singing their own songs in a way that changes them beyond recognition ? Seems especially bad with R&B artists.

[stevew]

maybe everybody has just given up ... Why do theese artists allways insist on singing their own songs in a way that changes them beyond recognition ? Seems especially bad with R&B artists.

I think Prince was really good, at least what a halftime show should be.

[cuervo72]

I know she didn't fare well in the HoN vote, but man, that cleavage.

[kingfc22]

Go-Pro with a pretty cool commercial

[Scoobz0202]

I think Prince was really good, at least what a halftime show should be.

Wasn't Tom Petty decent? Or was I really drunk.

[JPhillips]

The camera work for the halftime show was top notch. Got to be a lot easier working with a dancer than someone like Prince or Mick Jagger.

[rowech]

maybe everybody has just given up ... Why do theese artists allways insist on singing their own songs in a way that changes them beyond recognition ? Seems especially bad with R&B artists.

+1

Halftime show is pointless. I would rather just have marching bands at this point.

[whomario]

so, this is propably it...

[Abe Sargent]

Whell thatere goes any chance of a competitive game

[bulletsponge]

LOL

SF getting rolled

[JonInMiddleGA]

I think we have our MVP

[DougW]

The long halftime is going to cool off Flacco....right???

Who needs Flacco ??

[General Mike]

I'ma let you finish, but this game is over

[kingfc22]

Ball game. Congrats Baltimore.

:(

[bulletsponge]

Watching "How To Fight A Zombie" on H2.

ditto!

[tucker rocky]

Not a way to start the 2nd half SF.