SuperBowl

[baldo]

You watched ?

No, I didn't. But since the spousal unit is in sales she needs to stay current on modern cultural events, so she watched. I stayed in the other room enjoying some Buffalo Trace Bourbon, but couldn't help but hear it from the other room...

I was getting upset about the cheaters win again, but this article changed my mind, I'm glad to see the Trump supporting White Supremancy team win! Congrats Baldo!

http://libertyhangout.org/2017/02/liberals-go-crazy-after-super-bowl-blame-patriots-win-on-white-supremacy/

you were so upset that you went and found a 2 year old article ? You should probably just leave the sportsballing  to your Mom and wife, er...spousal unit.

Agreed,,,,weak.

No not weak that is the way things are seen. Two yrs ago and today.

Wassamatter, bighead gots the grumpies again?

[baldo]

The Lombardi Trophy walk to the podium was disturbing.

I never saw so many guys kissing balls before in my life.         (the trophy top is a football)

Congratulations Pats;  Belichick, Brady, and especially the hardest working man on the field Julian Edelman. 

MVP...I thought it would go to Michel.....

[The emperor has no clothes]

you were so upset that you went and found a 2 year old article ? You should probably just leave the sportsballing  to your Mom and wife, er...spousal unit.

Agreed,,,,weak.

Hey, I was TRYING to find common ground, but if you insist on a more recent article:

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/back-super-bowl-tom-brady-patriots-escape-donald/story?id=60815547

Or this one:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/new-england-patriots-robert-kraft-donald-trump_us_5c55552ce4b087104753b74b

Or this one:

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/1/12/14231496/new-england-patriots-donald-trump-fan-problem

Or a little here:

https://www.newsweek.com/new-england-patriots-donald-trump-tom-brady-1315322

So.... Yay! Trump's Team won!      

Go Patriots!!! Woot!!!  

As a non sportsballer and a youngster at that, I'm sure you don't recall The Donald's history with football and the NFL. Trump has no team, never has. Even as owner of the Generals it was all about him. Be cursed any team.
http://time.com/5392916/donald-trump-usfl-football-for-a-buck/

[baldo]

As a non sportsballer and a youngster at that, I'm sure you don't recall The Donald's history with football and the NFL. Trump has no team, never has. Even as owner of the Generals it was all about him. Be cursed any team.
http://time.com/5392916/donald-trump-usfl-football-for-a-buck/

I remember that bullshit. Karma baby.

[baldo]

What a game!

Well fellas, fans and haters alike......goodnite.

Got a date with a cranky Airbus in the morning.....

[Rams]

The wife wanted to watch the half time show so, we did.  (Otherwise I would have been watching any John Wayne movie.)

Such a disappointment for both of us........ 

Admittedly, the Pats have always been my second favorite team, the Chiefs being my favorite.

Honestly feel the two best teams were not invited but, ya can't beat an uncalled pass interference play.

Rams

[shape]

Not an easy street to get to the Super Bowl but ya have to put the offense on the plane in LA and get em off in Atlanta!!! A no show but at least they were one play away from the lead for most of the game...it was the greatest show on turf....for defense!!! But thanks to my beloved Rams for a great year of entertainment. I'll take it!   Shape

[The emperor has no clothes]

Not an easy street to get to the Super Bowl but ya have to put the offense on the plane in LA and get em off in Atlanta!!! A no show but at least they were one play away from the lead for most of the game...it was the greatest show on turf....for defense!!! But thanks to my beloved Rams for a great year of entertainment. I'll take it!   Shape

it's always tough for the loser in the SuperBowl. They kickass all year and then are remembered for losing the game. I think you guys have a great team. Were it not for that mistake Goff made while getting blitzed it could very well have went their way. I'm in the minority, I enjoy a good defensive game. I am a little perplexed that they couldn't cover Edelman all night though.

[Hook#3287]

Rob, ya care to make a small wager on this one?  

Those Yinglings tasted pretty good down there in Roanoke.

against my better judgement, I will take the Rams for a 6 pack  

Well Rob, you forgot to mention what 6 pack, so I'm thinking a six pack of Velocity Stacks, or Spark Plugs, or Exhaust Gaskets, or something that ships well.  

Alright, 6 pack of Yinglings, next time we meet face to face.

I'll look forward to it.

I almost forgot, make sure you bring the kusie. (sp?)

[The emperor has no clothes]

Rob, ya care to make a small wager on this one?  

Those Yinglings tasted pretty good down there in Roanoke.

against my better judgement, I will take the Rams for a 6 pack  

Well Rob, you forgot to mention what 6 pack, so I'm thinking a six pack of Velocity Stacks, or Spark Plugs, or Exhaust Gaskets, or something that ships well.  

Alright, 6 pack of Yinglings, next time we meet face to face.

I'll look forward to it.

I almost forgot, make sure you bring the kusie. (sp?)

[Gryphon Rider]

I was really entertained by the conference championship games, and was looking forward to the Super Bowl.  After Gladys Knight's big play, the game bored me, the half-time show bored me, and the commercials had my daughter asking, "What's with their obsession with robots?"

And what's the big deal about corn syrup, anyway?

Did someone tell Adam Levine he wasn't actually allowed to sing the word "Jagger" in his song, "Moves Like Jagger"?

[The emperor has no clothes]

I was really entertained by the conference championship games, and was looking forward to the Super Bowl.  After Gladys Knight's big play, the game bored me, the half-time show bored me, and the commercials had my daughter asking, "What's with their obsession with robots?"

And what's the big deal about corn syrup, anyway?

Did someone tell Adam Levine he wasn't actually allowed to sing the word "Jagger" in his song, "Moves Like Jagger"?

I thought this Audi commercial was funny.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Xrgq2CIag6M#dialog

[Skinhead]

Congrats to all you Pats fans.  They finally caught up to the Steelers.

[J.Mencalice]

In depth details on why the Patriots won.  Bill Belichick, one name above all.  The General of Generals.
Please, no comments from the peanut gallery of the uninformed/uninterested; they have proven themselves the greatest franchise in the history of American professional football of the modern era (flaws, warts, et al.).    Much, much respect to the Pittsburgh Steelers though, as the torch was passed.                                              

Please...No doubt, no discussion, no arguments, no nothing, go home.

Duck boats down Boylston tomorrow!  First the Red Sox and now the Patriots!  Celtics next? (crossed fingers).

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/04/how-bill-belichick-outcoached-sean-mcvay-super-bowl-liii/?utm_term=.5f8525aaf893

[Moonshot_1]

Not much of an NFL fan, never really have been, but the wife is so we watched the game.
I do not have a favorite team nor a fan of any so I'm pretty unbiased as games and teams go.

This superbowl was probably the least dramatic superbowl in history.
I thought right out of the gate that Brady looked lethargic. Like he went to an all you can eat buffet before the game. He just didn't seem crisp and sharp. Still an awesome QB even so. But he seemed off early on. Pats prevailed. Lots of great performances. 0 drama.

Rams had a hard time but their defense was great, most of the game anyway.

I don't think they reviewed any calls at all. Thought they let a lot of calls slide, particularly holding, but that was on both sides. Again, nothing really dramatic.

Overall a good, but undramatic, game.

I realize the game was in Atlanta, but the pre-game program was a heavy dose of Listen to us about  Civil Rights.

It's a football game not social studies. Thought it got a bit heavy handed on that overall.

Gladys Knight, outstanding. That is how it is done.

The 100th anniversary NFL commercial was great!
The Amazon one was pretty good too. The one with Harrison Ford's dog ordering from Amazon

[J.Mencalice]

Not much of an NFL fan, never really have been, but the wife is so we watched the game.
I do not have a favorite team nor a fan of any so I'm pretty unbiased as games and teams go.

This superbowl was probably the least dramatic superbowl in history.
I thought right out of the gate that Brady looked lethargic. Like he went to an all you can eat buffet before the game. He just didn't seem crisp and sharp. Still an awesome QB even so. But he seemed off early on. Pats prevailed. Lots of great performances. 0 drama.

Rams had a hard time but their defense was great, most of the game anyway.

I don't think they reviewed any calls at all. Thought they let a lot of calls slide, particularly holding, but that was on both sides. Again, nothing really dramatic.

Overall a good, but undramatic, game.

I realize the game was in Atlanta, but the pre-game program was a heavy dose of Listen to us about  Civil Rights.

It's a football game not social studies. Thought it got a bit heavy handed on that overall.

Gladys Knight, outstanding. That is how it is done.

The 100th anniversary NFL commercial was great!
The Amazon one was pretty good too. The one with Harrison Ford's dog ordering from Amazon

Good analysis.  Yes, the game was a defensive standoff until the fourth quarter but not boring to the observant fan. There is holding on every play these days whether it is in the interior line play or downfield on any pass play.  That was not the case 40, 50 years ago and I can't figure out why the referees allow it in the era of cameras viewing everywhere and from every angle.  Taints the integrity of the game on the field (reference to New Orleans being robbed) for the fans.  The NFL is going to lose more viewers if they continue to condone these policies.  Frankly, I admit that the only game I viewed this year was yesterday, but appreciation for the athletic abilities of these giant-sized men remains.

As for Brady?  He's been in the league 19 years where the average player only lasts 6; yes, he is a quarterback and not a hitter at his position.  Still, it's a grind relative to what the body can endure for all that time.  I think the guy is a specimen that may be able to walk away from his time if he quits now.  Most old pros are cripples in the body and mind.

[baldo]

In depth details on why the Patriots won.  Bill Belichick, one name above all.  The General of Generals.
Please, no comments from the peanut gallery of the uninformed/uninterested; they have proven themselves the greatest franchise in the history of American professional football of the modern era (flaws, warts, et al.).    Much, much respect to the Pittsburgh Steelers though, as the torch was passed.                                              

Please...No doubt, no discussion, no arguments, no nothing, go home.

Duck boats down Boylston tomorrow!  First the Red Sox and now the Patriots!  Celtics next? (crossed fingers).

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/04/how-bill-belichick-outcoached-sean-mcvay-super-bowl-liii/?utm_term=.5f8525aaf893

[baldo]

Congrats to all you Pats fans.  They finally caught up to the Steelers.

LOL....so who's going to hit seven first?

[Serk]

[baldo]

True story. Definitely not as exciting as some of their others.

Until the end, that is.

I enjoy good defensive games, but that score was a little close for a little too long.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Congrats to all you Pats fans.  They finally caught up to the Steelers.

LOL....so who's going to hit seven first?

Cowboys of course 

[baldo]

[baldo]

Man, this guy was serious....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/06/us/saints-fan-dies-super-bowl-obituary-trnd/index.html

[Rams]

Man, this guy was serious....

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/06/us/saints-fan-dies-super-bowl-obituary-trnd/index.html

Can't blame him too much.   Most of the nation, the NFL, the media and the refs agreed, the Saints got robbed.

Could have been a completely different outcome had that flag been thrown (as it should have been).   

It is, what it is.   Being a Cheifs fan first and a Pats fan second, I would have still pulled for the AFC but, oh well, it doesn't matter now......

Rams

[baldo]

Maybe he'll do better this year....

[Serk]

We all know there's only one signature that really matters...

[Wizzard]

Good one Serk 

[baldo]

We all know there's only one signature that really matters...

I know, man. You have no idea how much angina that causes me. But I just look away and count the Lombardis, and somehow it makes me feel a little better.

Even Tom Terrific isn't perfect.....almost, but not quite.

[MAD6Gun]

Maybe he'll do better this year....

So freeking what. I think the president has much more pressing things to think about then hosting a football team. Just saying.

You know it's real pathetic for you to turn a benign thread about the superbowl into a way to once again bash the president. You got TDS so bad you can't leave him out of anything. It's just pathetic.

[baldo]

Maybe he'll do better this year....

So freeking what. I think the president has much more pressing things to think about then hosting a football team. Just saying.

You know it's real pathetic for you to turn a benign thread about the superbowl into a way to once again bash the president. You got TDS so bad you can't leave him out of anything. It's just pathetic.

LOLOLOL......bless your little heart.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Maybe he'll do better this year....

So freeking what. I think the president has much more pressing things to think about then hosting a football team. Just saying.

You know it's real pathetic for you to turn a benign thread about the superbowl into a way to once again bash the president. You got TDS so bad you can't leave him out of anything. It's just pathetic.

LOLOLOL......bless your little heart.

Hey, you aren't from the south ! Just because you are contemplating moving to Tennessee doesn't mean you can adopt their sarcasm yet. 

[baldo]

Maybe he'll do better this year....

So freeking what. I think the president has much more pressing things to think about then hosting a football team. Just saying.

You know it's real pathetic for you to turn a benign thread about the superbowl into a way to once again bash the president. You got TDS so bad you can't leave him out of anything. It's just pathetic.

LOLOLOL......bless your little heart.

Hey, you aren't from the south ! Just because you are contemplating moving to Tennessee doesn't mean you can adopt their sarcasm yet. 

It seemed apropo.....lol

[MAD6Gun]

Maybe he'll do better this year....

So freeking what. I think the president has much more pressing things to think about then hosting a football team. Just saying.

You know it's real pathetic for you to turn a benign thread about the superbowl into a way to once again bash the president. You got TDS so bad you can't leave him out of anything. It's just pathetic.

LOLOLOL......bless your little heart.

Hey, you aren't from the south ! Just because you are contemplating moving to Tennessee doesn't mean you can adopt their sarcasm yet. 

That's all Tennessee needs is another freeking liberal mucking up their beautiful state.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Be careful, he might change his mind and go to Indiana. 

[baldo]

Maybe he'll do better this year....

So freeking what. I think the president has much more pressing things to think about then hosting a football team. Just saying.

You know it's real pathetic for you to turn a benign thread about the superbowl into a way to once again bash the president. You got TDS so bad you can't leave him out of anything. It's just pathetic.

LOLOLOL......bless your little heart.

Hey, you aren't from the south ! Just because you are contemplating moving to Tennessee doesn't mean you can adopt their sarcasm yet. 

That's all Tennessee needs is another freeking liberal mucking up their beautiful state.

You just can't help yourself, can you?

And it's spelled freaking.......

[Serk]

Just a friendly netiquette tip - if ya'll are gonna keep quoting each other back and forth, please edit out the image in the quotes so what should be a page or two doesn't take 20 pages of scrolling to get past...

Thanks!

[baldo]

Just a friendly netiquette tip - if ya'll are gonna keep quoting each other back and forth, please edit out the image in the quotes so what should be a page or two doesn't take 20 pages of scrolling to get past...

Thanks!

Got it, point taken.....

**but it's just such a great picture **

[The emperor has no clothes]

Just a friendly netiquette tip - if ya'll are gonna keep quoting each other back and forth, please edit out the image in the quotes so what should be a page or two doesn't take 20 pages of scrolling to get past...

Thanks!

Got it, point taken.....

**but it's just such a great picture **

I prefer this one. 

[baldo]

Just a friendly netiquette tip - if ya'll are gonna keep quoting each other back and forth, please edit out the image in the quotes so what should be a page or two doesn't take 20 pages of scrolling to get past...

Thanks!

Got it, point taken.....

**but it's just such a great picture **

I prefer this one. 

Who is that guy? I remember now. He was that snappy dresser on the sidelines when I was just a wee lad.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Evidently I got the pic all BIG.  (serk's mom, grandma, and I know a good man when we see him) he was born and raised about 5 miles from my birthplace