Super Bowl Morning Open Thread
by Greg Knopping on Feb 5, 2012 9:44 AM EST
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PrintWell, we've finally reached Super Bowl Sunday, with the New England Patriots set to take on the New York Giants at 6:29 PM ET. I'll be heading out to the media center at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis in a few minutes. The plan is to get there at around 11:30, post a story, then head to Lucas Oil Stadium at around 1:30 (when the stadium is opened to the media).
I also wanted to take the time to thank Matt Grecco of Stampede Blue and SB Nation Indiana for letting me crash at his place for the week. If it wasn't for his hospitality, I wouldn't have been able to cover the game from Indianapolis this week. Also wanted to thank Brad Wells of Stampede Blue for helping set that up, and Dave Halprin of Blogging the Boys for working to get media credentials. It's been a privilege to cover the Patriots in Indianapolis this week, and I hope you all have enjoyed the extra coverage.
For now, feel free to use this thread to discuss the Patriots and the Super Bowl XLVI match-up against the Giants. And... oh yeah.... LETS GO PATS!
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Can't wait for the game today.
I said earlier in the week that I thought Chad Johnson would have a big play today and I’m sticking to it.
Lets Go!!!! i woke up at 6:29 am
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i woke up early also.
For some reason I felt very refreshed and ready
I woke up smiling. im usaully angry when i wake up
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by BostonBeasts on Feb 5, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
Nice to see the SB Nation gang working together
Kudos to Matt and Brad for the Indy hospitality.
I stopped watching coverage of the game and turned on Alaska State Troopers. I’m losing my mind and don’t need any more goading. Maybe I’ll build a deck or something. Anything to keep my mind off the game.
GO PATS!!
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
I'll probably dig a hole in the backyard.
The ground is frozen, so I’ll thaw it with matchhes. One at a time. I’ll do the digging with tweezers.
I bet I’ll have that new pool dug in by kick-off. So much nervous energy, and the game is on so late.
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 Feb 5, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Good luck!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Feb 5, 2012 1:29 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I'm not going near any of the pre-game...
The anxiousnessw for this game is bad enough without more build up!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
Speak comfot to me, fellow Pats fans!
I can’t wait for the game, I REALLY want us to win this game… and I am very nervous about this game.
Biggest X-factor in tonight’s game? MHK.
by Kiribub on Feb 5, 2012 11:09 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Here's what I would like to see:
I want Brady to throw seven touchdowns to Patriots players:
2 to Wes Welker
1 to Rob Gronkowski
2 to Aaron Hernandez
1 to Chad Ochocinco
1 to Deion Branch
I also want Eli Manning to throw a touchdown pass – to Julian Edelman.
by Kiribub on Feb 5, 2012 11:11 AM EST reply actions 8 recs
Perfect!
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 Feb 5, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
If Chad Catches a TD he will Salsa
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by BostonBeasts on Feb 5, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
Rec'd
But how bout a touchdown to Kevin Faulk?
I’m sure Welker or Hernandez would be willing to sacrifice one
by Greg Knopping on Feb 5, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
Our O-Line gets no respect at all.
All the talk is about The giants Front 4
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thats just how it is
when you dont hear about the O-Line, its likely to be really good. when the O-Line is mentioned its probably because its struggling
"I don't put any foreign substances on the baseball. Everything I use is from the good old U.S.A."
JVSM
Pedroya Lova
by Dustin's #1 Fan on Feb 5, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Game is on too late!
Should have been a 7AM game….
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 Feb 5, 2012 11:35 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Seems like 6.30 pm
WILL NEVER GET HERE !!
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Feb 5, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
OMG Watching ESPN
Brady has missed Chad so many times it crazy ! Ocho is usually open and brady never throws to him
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I've been saying this all year
Brady doesn’t even look his way
by Greg Knopping on Feb 5, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone see the Devin And Jason McCourty Commercial ?
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lol yea
couldn’t tell which was which cause I missed their names at the beginning. I think Devin is the shorter one?
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
Idk, Pats list Devin at 5'10", but he came in at 5'11" and 3/8 inches at the combine (which is 6' with shoes)
by Greg Knopping on Feb 5, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Devin has a Scar on his face. and his face is fatter than Jason
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by BostonBeasts on Feb 5, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
haha yea his face is fatter
maybe that’s why he appears shorter
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
Underwood is Classy
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
I just want to punch Micheal Irvin in the face
"I don't put any foreign substances on the baseball. Everything I use is from the good old U.S.A."
JVSM
Pedroya Lova
by Dustin's #1 Fan on Feb 5, 2012 12:09 PM EST reply actions
I feel the same way about Cris Carter
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by BostonBeasts on Feb 5, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
6 hours.
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
I want to pound the giants so bad
I’m so sick of hearing how good their offense is and how the front 4 will demolish the pats oline. No one is even talking about the pats, well except mike reiss lol.
BOOM
by demadnick on Feb 5, 2012 12:36 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
And Bruschi
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by BostonBeasts on Feb 5, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
They are so!
I am sure that talking about the patriots inability to defend the pass or protect Brady counts for something?
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
Will this be Patspulpit’s quietest day?
I will be entertaining guests… no internet for me
Forgot the nacho flavouring so have to run out and get it.
Game kicks off 1230 here. First beer at 10, I think!!
by quadruple option on Feb 5, 2012 1:26 PM EST reply actions
Sounds good...
I am getting off the computer right before the game kicks off and going to fold clothes… I was on the computer during the game on Black Sunday, and have been folding clothes during Pats games over the course of the winning streak,s o this seemed like a good thing to do .
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
I'm so bored.
I don’t want to wait 5 more hours!
It matters not how strait the gate, nor charged with punishments the scroll:
I am the Master of my fate. I am the Captain of my soul.
same here
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
especially since no one I know is a Pats fan
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
Man
I go on facebook, and just have to exit it because every single person on there is either hoping for Patriots to get destroyed or a meteor to fall down and make neither team win.
by indy pats fan on Feb 5, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
My brother is a Packers fan who hates the Pats....
He is one step off from rooting for the meteor.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
3:30 seems like forever here in Cali
Nervous and ready to watch the Pats kick ass.
Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.
~Don Shula
The Kiwanuka story on NBC right now is pretty interesting.
My favorite part of the Pre-Game show is the human interest stories. It makes you remember that when it all ends this is a game, and that there are bigger things in life than a game
Pft, wars and famines pale into insignificance
by quadruple option on Feb 5, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
Just taking my day as a usual day
Enjoying some sunshine, a nice leisurely breakfast with the computer, probably get out for a walk soon, then a shower, perhaps tune out with some music, and then it’s game time, and I am just so happy that we are playing for the "Ship, love this team, know they will play their hearts out, wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, just appreciating and enjoying this moment.
Christ Canty on twitter says
28-17 Giants. Target on back?
I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it
Just a little....
Haven’t these teams learned anything about over confidence?
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
OMG
Rob Parker is the BIGGEST and most avid patriots hater on ESPN. It’s almost ridiculous his obvious distaste for everything patriot. His smug ass expects the giants to win by 2 TDs. Skip Bayless knows he thinks they are going to win by 3 and was trying to bate him to say it on TV. God I want the pats to win this game even more to shut his spygate crying ass up.
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!!"
The funny part is
Skip Bayless was actually someone who was for Belicheck getting suspended when Spygate first came out. If he came around to actually understanding how little of a deal spygate really was, why can’t Rob? Oh, cause Rob hates everything Boston/New England since he’s from New York, even if he won’t admit it.
It’s also funny that people say Skip’s a riot, cause you’d be surprised by how obvious Rob’s bias can be when talking about any Boston team.
Go Pats. Celtics. Red Sox. Bruins.
Brady. Pierce. Thomas. How you doing?
by Tai on Feb 5, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
yeah but my god
Parker is just ridiculous. I mean I’m ok with being a homer for your home team, but to just be blatantly blinded by your hatred for another team when your a professional analyst, it’s frankly very poor of him. I mean I hate Eli Manning, but I still give objective analysis on his play this season and on the giants chances and I’m not even paid (well) to do it.
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!!"
I have actually had to completely quit watching ESPN this week---
They are drooling over the Giants so much that it is nauseating. I respect the Giants, and admit that they are playing very good football right now, but they are not universes better than the Patriots. I expected a little more balance from them somehow.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
Gronk walks in
With a Gronk stare
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
Ok there is no official word
but cmon…he’ll be active.
"These players, a lot of other people didn't believe in them, but they believe in themselves. And that is all that matters."
-Bill Belichick
"Nah, I was just chillin'"
Pedey: Dear Playstation, So MLB the Show '09 says I can't hit the high and inside, huh? That's ridiculous, ask Ramon.
Ramon: Yeah, he can hit it. In fact, if I were to die today and went to some weird...(grabs script) some weird limbo afterlife, where I can gaze at one thing for eternity. Dustin's swing, or my daggers? (DAUGHTERS!) daughter's first steps, I would choose that swing.
Lazer Show: I can hit that pitch!
by BrokenbatGrandSlam on Feb 5, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Just flipped past NFL Network while trying to find something to watch...
I watched just long enough to realize that they had determined that Manning was a better QB than Brady and had to turn it off (they were down to discussing the coaching advantage, and the only advantage they were giving the Pats was at Wide Receiver).
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
I don't even have a problem with that
Manning is playing better football right now or at least it appears like that. He isn’t the better QB in general just playing better
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!!"
NFL Network picks
Mariuchi- Giants
Marshall Faulk- Patriots
Kurt Warner- Patriots
Warren Sapp- Giants
Michael Irvin- Giants
Pats inactives
Patriots inactives: QB Ryan Mallett, RB Kevin Faulk, RB Shane Vereen, LB Gary Guyton, OL Donald Thomas, OL Nick McDonald & DT Ron Brace
I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it
WOW Riddler might be back
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!!"
Stevan Ridley
Riddler is his nickname
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!!"
My dad and I have been nervous as hell about this game for the past two weeks. Trying to find a logical reason why the Pats can win this game… Even though I’m a San Diego Native, I bleed red white and blue, and hate anything NY with every fiber of my being… Go Pats! Brady tie Joe Montana for rings!
The ones I am repeating to myself...
- Because any team can beat any other team on any given Sunday.
- Because try as they might, all the media talk in the world can not turn the New York Giants into Atilla the Hun.
- Because while no team is perfect, this Patriots team is dang good!
- Because the outcome of one game tells us nothing about what would happen if those teams played again.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
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