Arrogance vs Modesty

by huyho on Jan 23, 2012 12:29 AM EST

My reaction after the NFCCG is: Damnit…

There were two things that I wanted before the season started:

Winning at least ONE postseason game.
Tom Brady exceeding 5,000 passing yards.

There was one thing that I didn't want before the season started:

DO NOT FACE THE NEW YORK GIANTS IN THE SUPER BOWL IF WE MAKE IT THAT FAR.

The 2007 campaign was a long time ago and both teams are completely different since they last meet in the Super Bowl. The New England Patriots were a very arrogant team that were 16-0 in the 2007 NFL regular season, and were going to the SB as a 18-0 team. They were one win away from being the perfect team. They had all the reasons in the world to be the most arrogant group of professional athletes that they can be. One New York team proved the world and the Patriots that nothing is set in stone in the NFL. Living in Central Jersey and going to school in North Jersey, I am constantly reminded of this 18-1 season.

Four years later, the Patriots are a completely different team. There are a ton of roster changes. As the offense has gotten better, the defense has gone the other direction. But there is one very big difference between these Patriots compared to the Patriots of 2007 and before: They aren’t the same arrogant players as they used to be. Since the beginning of the season, we started it with a bang and we played 60 minutes of football every week like we usually do, but we had a hunch on our back. That hunch was Myra Kraft. We’re no longer playing for wins or for ourselves. We’re playing in honor of the late Myra Kraft. Seeing BJGE pound the MHK patch over his heart after he scored that early touchdown couldn’t have made me feel prouder to be a fan of this organization. When Robert Kraft was holding the Lamar Hunt trophy and pointing at the sky, I couldn’t help but say this is for Myra.

Pats Nation, please take things modestly and know that this will be one hell of a game. No guaranteeing games as we know where that took us in 2007. The Giants are hot, healthy, and looking greater than ever before. The Giants are not the complete underdogs, and are very arrogant after beat the Pats in the regular season this year. Maybe they’ll collapse under their success like every other team in recent years.

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Yeah

I’m terrified too.

by tossin on Jan 23, 2012 1:34 AM EST reply actions

Do you really think the Giants are arrogant?

The truth. The REAL voice of reason

by tommy d. on Jan 23, 2012 2:04 AM EST reply actions

Probably when looking at the Pats

I can see them saying to themselves they’ve already won the SB since they beat us twice this year (preseason and reglular) and the SB in ’07.

Shawn Johnson... she's a nice lady

by Noah Lot on Jan 23, 2012 2:18 AM EST up reply actions

I hope they are more mature than that.

I have to admit, I loved going to GB, and to SF, having already lost.

I believe when we are talking about two good teams that the loser has the advantage in preparation.

The truth. The REAL voice of reason

by tommy d. on Jan 23, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions

Well good thing we lost last time :P

by tossin on Jan 23, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions

Patriots haven't been swept by any team since 2000

Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about being AFC Champs?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"

by freeland1787 on Jan 24, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

Dude, that is sports

I’m always puzzled when I see someone call Brady smug, when he always credits his teammates and compliments his opponents. But when it comes to sports hate, every single little thing will be interpreted as a slight against the opposing team and its fanbase.

by tossin on Jan 23, 2012 2:31 AM EST up reply actions

I hear you.

And I was just fishing for opinions why some of you may think the Giants are arrogant. I would probably agree with some of it and disagree with some of it.

And I don’t like the Brady hate myself. I love this league, this game, the great teams and players. I’m a big history guy so when I get to watch guys like Brady I just appreciate their importance to the game and their place in history.

And you are right, while Brady is a fierce killer on the field, he is so different in his pressers. All deference to the coach and the team. He is a class act, IMO.

The truth. The REAL voice of reason

by tommy d. on Jan 23, 2012 10:17 AM EST up reply actions

"We're only going to score 17 points?" Brady said before chuckling about it. "OK. "

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 24, 2012 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

Still don't get what was wrong with that

He was told by a reporter what Burress predicted, and Brady responded. Was Brady supposed to agree with him? I don’t get it.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 24, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions

though he probably meant nothing by it

it came off as arrogant. He later said he thought it would be in the 30s.. . slap to the Giant D.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 24, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions

Really?

slap to the Giant D.

The regular season game that year (Week 17) was 38 – 35. Who wouldn’t think that round 2 would be more of the same? Many predictions were in the 30’s and some were even higher.

The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
Some people can learn from the mistakes of others, while some people need to pee on the electric fence themselves.
Belichick is looking for a new name for his boat: VI Rings sounds pretty good.

by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 24, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions

well i guess you're glossing over "though he probably meant nothing by it "

It was the laughter that followed, that would make me think people took it as arrogance.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 24, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions

Plax didn't think so

Nor did I. The ‘D’ was confident they had your number, and Plax and I believed them. But I don’t blame Brady – at 18-0 and scoring 30 points a game of course he thinks he’s going to score more than 17. He also said he understood Plax was confident and had a right to be . . . but he went on to say that he thought the 17-points prediction was nonsense and it did come off as over-confident and pride going before a fall.

Hope the Giants aren’t overconfident this time.

FINISH!

by Lady Kaede on Jan 25, 2012 6:13 AM EST up reply actions

There wasn't too much over confidence

Plaxico said: “Pats wont score 17 points”
To which Brady replied: "Does Plaxico play defense? (chuckles with media)"

It was more like plaxico said something about the offense brady said something back. I don’t remember hearing anything that was arrogant. Just some friendly banter back and forth. Friendly. What Plaxico said was more arrogant to me. No respect about the offense. Yeah he called it right in the end, but at the time? No respect.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Jan 25, 2012 9:09 AM EST up reply actions

We are going to have to

agree to disagree. I will grant that it’s all a matter of perspective and perception, filtered through our fandom. No knock on Plax or Tom intended.

FINISH!

by Lady Kaede on Jan 25, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions

I am not basing this on my fandom though. lol

but okay.

by Jack'sAxe on Jan 25, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions

What about a 'slap to the Patriots O' with the 17 point prediction?

To the media too. It’s just a different philosophy. Patriots don’t trash talk through the media or make score predictions. Giants do.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 24, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions

thats on Plax . u gotta take it up with him.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 24, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions

Nah

Plax said what he said. You’re the one who brought up the exchange, ignoring what Burress said and only focusing on Brady’s response. No one else was even thinking about it before you commented.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 24, 2012 7:54 PM EST up reply actions

outside of New England they have.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 24, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions

So...

it’s irrelevant here then.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 24, 2012 10:51 PM EST up reply actions

well yes , if this is the ends all that be's all.

but this suggest otherwise.

I’m always puzzled when I see someone call Brady smug,

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 24, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions

I have no idea what you're even quoting (and I don't really want to know)

but you gotta chill. It was one sentence 4 years ago. One sentence. Four years ago.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 25, 2012 12:05 AM EST up reply actions

chill? i think im pretty on

Par with that.

It was a Tossin quot from up top. . I was only giving a reason to as why that may be the case.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 25, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions

Plaxico said: "Pats wont score 17 points"

TO which Brady replied: “Does Plaxico play defense? (chuckles)”

by Jack'sAxe on Jan 25, 2012 1:09 AM EST up reply actions

well he said a lettle more then that ,but anyway.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 25, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions

Just to clear things up

I hope you guys are aware that I wasn’t attacking the Giants by calling them a bunch of arrogant fools. I wanted to point out that we shouldn’t be those cocky fools from four years ago. Let’s not talk about four years ago because honestly, it never happened…

The Giants are coming in red hot and they deserve a lot of credit for getting to where they are. I wanted to emphasize that we’re playing for something that’s completely bigger than ourselves. It’s not about glory, it’s not about revenge, and it’s not about any player getting the ring that they deserve. It’s about Robert Kraft and the hard work he’s dedicated to get a new CBA for us to have a season. Most importantly, this is about Myra because I don’t know about you guys, but I can watch the clip of Jeff Saturday thanking Myra for her sacrifice all day long.

The Pats have the best locker room in the the NFL. They’re a family and this is the push that’s going to help them win this Super Bowl. Even with Ochocinco not getting enough snaps or receptions is staying quiet because he sees the bigger picture of the team and not himself.

So let’s not worry about who said what and what’s going to happen on Super Bowl Sunday. I go to school in North Jersey, 15 minutes away from the Meadowlands, so I’m surrounded by Giants fans and all I’ve heard in the last few days are people saying that the Giants are going to repeat and make a fool out of the Pats again. Come February 5th, there’s going to be 60 minutes of football, and the Giants are going to play for pride and bragging rights, while the Pats are playing with Myra as the 12th “man” on the field.

by huyho on Jan 24, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

The Giants are very arrogant

Have you watched their playoff games? They play with a swagger and pride that isn’t matched by anyone outside of the 9er D and the Packer O. Both of which are now gone. They also talk a lot. The Jets game, Cowboys game, Packers, 9ers. They’re very vocal in saying that they’re the best.

Lakers and Patriots forever.

by D.S.T. on Jan 23, 2012 9:09 AM EST up reply actions

EDIT: Realized you are a G-men fan. xD

But I stand by what I said.

Lakers and Patriots forever.

by D.S.T. on Jan 23, 2012 9:15 AM EST up reply actions

Eli looks very confident. And a tad smug.

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 3:01 AM EST up reply actions

(Granted, with good reason.)

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 3:03 AM EST up reply actions

He seems calm and confident to me, i’ve never gotten a smug vibe off him.
I think people think Brady is smug, despite the fact that he NEVER is in the media, is because they convinced themselves he was in their heads, and will look for any reason they can to add fuel to their Brady hate fire.

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Jan 25, 2012 3:29 AM EST up reply actions

I don't think Eli in general is smug, but I'm talking about right now/after the NFCCG. (hence my follow-up comment).

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 3:36 AM EST up reply actions

Oh, and I think Brady is an easy person to hate if you're not a Patriots fan.

P.S. What does your sig mean?

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 3:40 AM EST up reply actions

I have been guilty myself, but I had different reasons at first. (While always a Steeler fan, I had also been a big Drew Bledsoe fan since I saw him wreck some team while at WSU in a snowy game, and I thought they screwed him…..I was young)
But, people hate him because not only is he good, he’s good looking and rich blah blah blah. On top of that, people hate that he whines to the refs too much, and has rules created just to protect him. Either way, i’ve just accepted that my QB will never get the same type of treatment, because women don’t like him (he’s not cute, and the allegations, whichever side you’re on), and I’ve moved on. (examples, Ngata punching him in the nose last year, Raheem Brock of Seattle this year (exact same type of thing that happened to Brady, some other guy in that Seattle game, and many more)
Either way, withing the parameters of today’s league, Brady is great, so I just try to enjoy it now.

The sig is one of the more ridiculous quotes from a very under rated movie called “Black Dynamite” It is a parody/tribute to 70’s blaxploitation and kung fu movies. But it’s not a cheesy/corny parody like “Scary Movie” or any of that B.S. If you can, I seriously recommend you try to see the movie.

Before that quote, my sig was “who the hell’s interrupting my kung fu” You’d have to see the movie to understand. You won’t be disappointed.

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Jan 25, 2012 3:53 AM EST up reply actions

Well, at least you're rational about it.

I mean, I cheer for the Patriots and the Red Sox which for the past decade at least have had 2 completely different team philosophies, and I love them both. One is super disciplined, and one is crazy (much to their fried chicken eating detriment this year).

I’ll definitely check out that movie when I have some free time. Which might be never.

My temporary sig for the past week was #BeatTheRaisins, because according to the @Patriots twitter account, some 3-year old kid at the YMCA in Foxboro excitedly cheered that at a Pats rally. Gotta love the little ones.

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 4:02 AM EST up reply actions

The refs thing is totally fabricated

Every player complains to the refs because the refs miss calls, and if it’s a close call (even if it’s the right call) the player will almost always try to get a flag. Brady complains just as much as any other QB. It’s part of ~~the sport~~ sports

Rex Ryan: "There’s no way that we’re looking to replace Mark Sanchez"
Patriots Nation: "Thank God"
Giants Fans: "FOUR MORE YEARS!! FOUR MORE YEARS!!"

by Chris Kole on Jan 25, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions

They get asked questions like crazy.

And pretty much get backed in to a corner into saying things like I’m sure you are referring to.

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by tommy d. on Jan 23, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions

I wouldn't say arrogant.

They’ve been able to back everything up because they’re confident. I wouldn’t say the Ravens are arrogant and they have just as much swagger and pride as the Giants.

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by Richard Hill on Jan 23, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions

Giants are a class organization..

and compared to that other NY team they are downright humble.

It's your thing, do what you wanna do, I can't tell you, who to sock it to. The Isley Brothers

by sweetjesusihatethejets on Jan 23, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions

As a Giants fan, I approve this message.

And my lord, that is the best screenname I’ve seen in some time.

"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle

by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 24, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions

I know - it's awesome

and something Giants and Patriots fans can agree on

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 24, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions

we all hate the jets

that organization is run by a fatty coach whose team can’t back its talk

Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about being AFC Champs?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"

by freeland1787 on Jan 24, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

This has to be Rex's worst Super Bowl ever

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 24, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions

the best part is it happened twice in the last five years. The agony of Jest fans is so sweet....

"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle

by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 25, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions

+1

"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle

by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 25, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions

My friends are Giants fans.

And they hate the Jets and Eagles. We share some good qualities. XD

by Jack'sAxe on Jan 25, 2012 1:10 AM EST up reply actions

absolutely

"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle

by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 25, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions

I don't think it's arrogance

At least for Coughlin and most of the team. It’s just confidence.

Not a big fan of Brandon Jacobs talking it up though.

by tossin on Jan 23, 2012 5:09 PM EST up reply actions

Jacobs rubs alot of people the wrong way.

Me included at times

The truth. The REAL voice of reason

by tommy d. on Jan 23, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions

i still love his "shut up fatboy" comment to ryan

Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about being AFC Champs?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"

by freeland1787 on Jan 24, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

He can be a bit of a dbag.

"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle

by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 25, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions

Who's saying the Giants will be the underdogs?

and why the heck can’t Patriots Nation enjoy going to the Super Bowl and think the Pats might have a chance to win it? Yeesh. The alternative sucks.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 23, 2012 5:57 AM EST reply actions

Reminds me of this.

“All the negativity that’s in this town SUCKS.”

by nbradley07 on Jan 23, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

a classic rant

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 23, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions

This is no time to be negative

It’s awesome that they are in the super bowl with redemption in mind

Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about being AFC Champs?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"

by freeland1787 on Jan 23, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions

Couldn't have asked for a better,more exciting match up!

As far as arrogance and modesty,I do see Brady as a fairly humble,classy player.I’m sure thats helping him this season.
As far as our arrogance,outside of a few players like Eli,Tuck,and probably Cruz and Nicks,I would say they are getting a bit arrogant…atleast really confident.
I was a little worried that it would hurt us during the post season,as we have definitely lost games this season and seasons past when we seem to think we have games won before their played.But I think thats just against bad teams like Seattle and Washington.
I really don’t like Rolle being arrogant.He’s not even that good.
Hope you guys have a great game,but we have a better one.
Peace.

All the way to a Super Bowl victory like a knife through butter
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Can't spell Elite without ELI
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by Shaunthegiant on Jan 23, 2012 5:44 PM EST reply actions

NYG are not arrogant

they are however supremely confident, and loose. its inspiring to watch them. they have the jets swagger however theyre much humbler in the fact that they realize its not ez to win games in the nfl. they believe they can but do not believe all they have to do is show up as do the JETS n their non stop guaranteed championships. N yes i agree our 2007 team was arrogant, not because they were confident, but because they thought they already won it. It was the lack of respect they had for their opponent that did them in. Thats the reason why to this day i do not hate the giants as much as i should. It started with BB that year as well. n he was arrogant to his eventual detriment in that super bowl. however he looks humbled this year, and i like it.

by AMORALES on Jan 24, 2012 2:13 AM EST reply actions

patriots are about the same in that department

both teams are confident and loose coming in- should be a great game

Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about being AFC Champs?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"

by freeland1787 on Jan 24, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions

I disagree completely about the 2007 Patriots team

Belichick never disrespects a team. Period. I’m sure they were as confident in their game plan as the Giants were in theirs – but they didn’t show up in Arizona wearing black to go to the other team’s funeral either.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 24, 2012 10:47 PM EST up reply actions

It can be argued that Belichick was plenty disrespectful during that year with leaving starters out when the game was decided, and running up the score all year. Not saying that I agree, but there are many that consider that stuff disrespectful.

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Jan 25, 2012 1:59 AM EST up reply actions

Running up the score is valid for Pee Wee League and high school sports.

If you want the other team to stop scoring in professional sports, then stop them.

A coach in the NFL who “runs up the score” runs the risk/criticism for injuries. That’s his decision.

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 3:00 AM EST up reply actions

I’m not arguing whether running up the score is wrong or not, and I’ve heard and used your argument a billion times. All I am saying is, some see that as disrespectful. Being disrespected isn’t for outside people to decide, it’s up to the “victim” in that situation, so her saying Belichick never disrespects a team is up for debate, at best.

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Jan 25, 2012 3:27 AM EST up reply actions

no it's not

scoring more points than the other team is disrespectful? The reason Belichick keeps his starters in stems from 2006 when the team was up 18 points before losing. How many points is “enough” before a team is supposed to shut itself down before hurting another team’s feelings?

I don’t know enough about Steelers history, but I do know that the Patriots have been on the receiving end of way-too-many ‘running up the score’ beat-downs and never once was it suggested the other team should stop scoring. The media didn’t write about it, the coaches and players didn’t complain about it on the radio or to the reporters and fans were embarrassed, but not blaming it on the opponent.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 25, 2012 7:36 AM EST up reply actions

i do not think running up the score is arrogance at all

I believe you can definitely argue classless, n i do not blame people for being upset by it. many of us were upset with the blatant record chasing of brees and the saints this year as well. But that is not what bothered me that year. what bothered me that year and specifically in the super bowl was the play calling. there were quite a few calls that u did not need hindsight to be sure they were arrogant, dumb, n disrespectful to the quality of the opponent. all i know is if this year we find ourselves in the red zone, about to take the lead, with over two mins left, we better milk that clock. I have a GREAT RESPECT for eli in the clutch.

by AMORALES on Jan 25, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions

and you also have to understand that we were in total eff u mode

during that season (to borrow a term from Bill Simmons) due to the fallout of the spygate scandal. So although we were a touch classless, I can understand. Like Chris Rock said to OJ after talking bout the alimony payments, I aint saying idve killed her, but i understand lol

by AMORALES on Jan 25, 2012 6:03 PM EST up reply actions

How many points is "enough" before a team is supposed to shut itself down before hurting another

Apparently the Steelers like to do it while up 10 or 13, as they’ve shown for the last 3 or 4 years. Pisses me off, I wish they would just keep scoring.

But on topic, some people find running the score up disrespectful, that’s all I’m saying.

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Jan 25, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions

There was the Texans game against the Colts, when they were up 27-17 with 3:54 remaining.

The Colts came back and won the game 31-27. So obviously 10 points isn’t enough. In fact there are plenty of games on the books with much bigger comebacks.

Then there’s the Patriots-Titans snow game, where Brady threw 5 TD’s in the second quarter. Now the second quarter is usually considered too early to pull your starting QB. He played one more series after the half (another TD) and sat down. Our backup QB gained 11 yards on every pass, and our backup RB gained 11 yards on every run. We ended up winning 59-0. Yeah, another 17 points by the backups. What do you do to avoid “running up the score”? Punt on first down?

Let’s put it this way. If I’m playing the game and your first string kicks my ass, that’s one thing. To say I’m not even worth your best shot is a bigger insult to me.

How about this. You’re up 21 points in the third quarter, and then Polumissile goes down, and the other team rallies for 4 TD’s and beats you by 7 points. Was 21 points enough? I say play to the whistle.

by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 25, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions

Double Standard

I feel that everyone looks down upon the Pats playing 60 minutes of football. Where the Saints did that twice this season but I haven’t heard a single word of them running up the score. I just heard that Brees was playing exceptionally well.

by huyho on Jan 25, 2012 6:17 PM EST up reply actions

Yep, Brees can drop 35 on you and he's just being competitive.

by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 25, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions

People complained about the Saints doing it too.

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Jan 25, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions

huyho, what part of central nj are you?

I grew up there, not too many “real” pats fans, thought me n my bro were the only ones. great post, i def agree.

by AMORALES on Jan 24, 2012 2:16 AM EST reply actions

I live on the eastern side of Jersey. Near Woodbridge and Rahway

by huyho on Jan 24, 2012 11:23 AM EST up reply actions

Arrogance vs. modesty

Have you seen the New York papers???? Those writers are guaranteeing Giants wins all over the place.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 24, 2012 7:08 AM EST reply actions

ah- the NY media in a nutshell

wrong almost all the time

Tedy Bruschi- "How do we feel about being AFC Champs?"
Team- "Aww Yeah!!!"

by freeland1787 on Jan 24, 2012 10:18 PM EST up reply actions

ah- the NY media in a nutshell

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Jacquian Williams,...Maybe .. Sadly this has been modified.

by Troy O on Jan 24, 2012 11:47 PM EST up reply actions

Your avatar is hilarious.

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 3:03 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

All media does that lol. I am sure i can find a Mass paper doing teh same

by Giantstep on Jan 25, 2012 1:14 AM EST up reply actions

Please feel free to find a Boston equivalent of this.

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 2:57 AM EST up reply actions

I'm a little embarassed

as a Giants fan. I doubt the Boston media looks like this. But it is a shark pool in our media market, and I don’t think the team will get this over-confident. I’m pretty confident, but this is ridiculous.

FINISH!

by Lady Kaede on Jan 25, 2012 6:23 AM EST up reply actions

lol it's all good, Lady Kaede. I saw Giantstep's comment and couldn't resist.

I have many Giants fan friends and realize that Giants fans are not the NY Daily News.

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions

I wish the font was a little bigger, because I can still see Eli's face in there.

Oh, and it says Daily News. The game is in two weeks, so does that mean two weeks of this?

by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 25, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions

Afraid so . . .

FINISH!

by Lady Kaede on Jan 25, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions

I'm glad I live in a smaller media market.

Very, very glad.

by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 25, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions

this

#WinItFourMyra

"There's no place like it, and it's ours." - Stephen King on Fenway Park

by 808BostonSportsFan on Jan 25, 2012 2:54 AM EST up reply actions

even we find the NY media insufferable alot of the time.

"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle

by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 25, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions

I'm more scared of my wife

then the Pats.

I hope its a tie….

My Wife is a Patriot's fan...
"Giants rely on fumbles and stripping the ball. If the pats secure the ball, then the pats win, but if they fumble or let the ball get striped than the giants win. every game the giants play they always benefit from the other teams bonehead mistakes (fumbled or striped) not from thier skills. The giants are a dirty team, I can’t think of any othe team as dirty as the giants. They try to strip the ball as hard as they can because they know they can’t win a fair game." by EaglesNeedD on Jan 23, 2012 2:01 AM EST

by Giantssincesix on Jan 25, 2012 3:42 PM EST reply actions

Tough spot

Forget budgeting, inter-racial issues, religion and political leanings, premarital counseling should include sessions about couples should handle life together when they each support different football teams. That will get blood boiling faster than a lot of things.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jan 25, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions