Playoffs

[LuciusBeebe]

Cowboys destroy Philly. Baltimore hands the Patriots their backsides. Jets beat down Cinci, and Arizona is stomping the Pack. Everything is going according to plan.

But the next round is the tricky one. Do I think the Colts will beat Baltimore? Yes. But it will not be easy. As opposed to San Diego, who should trounce the Jets.

As for the NFC, hard tellin'. The Vikings should manhandle the Cowboys. Who knows what Saints team will show up. I just don't trust 'em, so take Arizona.

Beyond that, Colts vs SanDiego, SanDiego wins. Vikings vs Cardinals, Vikings win.

Leading to San Diego vs Minnesota. Vikings win, Favre retires for good.

[tallrob]

As a life long Vikings fan, i hope your super bowl prediction is correct? Except i would like to see the Colts and Vikinbgs play in the final game. I think the Jets could beat the Chargers. I 'd like the Cardinals over the Saints.

[LuciusBeebe]

As a life long Vikings fan, i hope your super bowl prediction is correct? Except i would like to see the Colts and Vikinbgs play in the final game. I think the Jets could beat the Chargers. I 'd like the Cardinals over the Saints.

I want the Colts to win it all, but they've put together wins with bits of tin foil, duct tape, some twine...

The Chargers are the real deal on both sides of the ball. I just don't trust the Colts.

As for the Jets, they've got two good pieces in place: running and defense. But they're going nowhere with a rookie QB. Its just not going to happen.

[tandjflo]

The Vikings should manhandle the Cowboys.

Manhandle??

Have you watched the Cowboys lately??
They are going to be in Favre's face all-day long.

And the Colts vs. Ravens?? After watching that D today I predict an upset.

(and YOU know the "Bolts" are gonna take it all. (C'mon, just admit it. No such thing as jinxes)

[tandjflo]

I want the Colts to win it all, but they've put together wins with bits of tin foil, duct tape, some twine...



Exactly. But for some reason Colts fans seem to think they are a juggernaut. (But then again I come across many Colts fans that don't actually WATCH the games)

[LuciusBeebe]

Manhandle??

Have you watched the Cowboys lately??
They are going to be in Favre's face all-day long.

And the Colts vs. Ravens?? After watching that D today I predict an upset.

(and YOU know the \"Bolts\" are gonna take it all. (C'mon, just admit it. No such thing as jinxes)

I've watched all the games. The Cowboys are playing well, but they're overplaying their talent. The Vikings are the real deal. The Cowboys are not.

The Ravens did that outdoors vs. a cruddy Patriots team. The Colts offense at home is vastly superior to New England without Welker.

[tallrob]

The Vikings offensive and defensive lines should manhandle the cowgirls!

[tandjflo]

I've watched all the games. The Cowboys are playing well, but they're overplaying their talent.

Really??
I see a talented team that has finally played up to their potential.

Above average QB, OL, RB (Three studs),TE, and DL.

Solid LBs, WRs and secondary.

We shall see. it's a coin-flip for me.
I just thought manhandle was a bold statement.
But ya' could be right. If I was such a great prognosticator I'd be driving a nicer car.

[james_t]

Arizona is stomping the Pack.

Packers almost undid you before you got started. That was a wild game. After all that offense the defense wins in OT.

[HannahHolstein]

Your can't-miss picks for the next round from the World's Only Sports Prognosticating Bovine:

Dallas (I love COWboys)
Colts (another favorite species)
Cardinals (sticking with the animal kingdom)
Chargers (but I hate electric fences)

[HoosierHelen]

Okay...play off afternoon. I'm hoping for the Saints over the Cardinals.

Of Course, the Colts over the Ravens later.

Not concerned about spreads...just hope it falls this way. Going to be an interesting afternoon & evening! :)

[HoosierHelen]

Okay...play off afternoon. I'm hoping for the Saints over the Cardinals.

Of Course, the Colts over the Ravens later.

Not concerned about spreads...just hope it falls this way. Going to be an interesting afternoon & evening! :)

Ok....got my dream mix for today...now for tomorrow...I'm hoping for the NYJ over the Chargers

Best news of all for us at home is that the Colts brought the win home tonight!!!! :)

[LuciusBeebe]

I couldn't tell... did the cardinals field a defense last night?

[tallrob]

I hope the Vikings pull it off today, and win?

[LuciusBeebe]

No worries rob.

[hairypumper]

I couldn't tell... did the cardinals field a defense last night?

A couple of key defenders went out early with injuries.

[tandjflo]

The Vikings should manhandle the Cowboys.

Good call.
Dominant performance. Romo will get a lot of the blame in Dallas but his O-line gave him no chance.

Can we get one close game this weekend??

[tallrob]

Good call.
Dominant performance. Romo will get a lot of the blame in Dallas but his O-line gave him no chance.

Can we get one close game this weekend??

That was not too hard call. The Vikings defensive was just superior to the Cowboys offensive line. And of course you got home field advantage of the Metro Dome.

[tallrob]

Manhandle??

Have you watched the Cowboys lately??
They are going to be in Favre's face all-day long.

And the Colts vs. Ravens?? After watching that D today I predict an upset.

(and YOU know the \"Bolts\" are gonna take it all. (C'mon, just admit it. No such thing as jinxes)

So much for being in Favre's face all day!

[HoosierHelen]

So much for being in Favre's face all day!

You got that right! How about this next game? Chargers or the Jets? I'm hoping for the Jet's just so the Colts don't have to face the Chargers later on. I believe the Chargers are the strongest.

[tallrob]

You got that right! How about this next game? Chargers or the Jets? I'm hoping for the Jet's just so the Colts don't have to face the Chargers later on. I believe the Chargers are the strongest.

I'm hoping the Jets win also, but i'm sure the Chargers will pull through.

[LuciusBeebe]

That was not too hard call.

Do you watch ESPN?

[armyda]

Good call.
Dominant performance. Romo will get a lot of the blame in Dallas but his O-line gave him no chance.

Can we get one close game this weekend??

You are getting your request.

[armyda]

Your can't-miss picks for the next round from the World's Only Sports Prognosticating Bovine:

Dallas (I love COWboys)
Colts (another favorite species)
Cardinals (sticking with the animal kingdom)
Chargers (but I hate electric fences)

Hannah is 1 out of four. I guess you should have stayed in the pasture. :rimshot:

The Colts decision to save up for the play-offs gave the Jets their opportunity. Now the Colts will be facing the Jets again.

[HoosierHelen]

I'm hoping the Jets win also, but i'm sure the Chargers will pull through.

Whoo Hooo!!! The Jet's pulled this off. I do believe this is another COLTS year!!! :)

[tallrob]

Whoo Hooo!!! The Jet's pulled this off. I do believe this is another COLTS year!!! :)

The Jets are on a roll ever since they beat the Colts! It's hard to stop a team when they have momentum.

[matt_s]

The Jets are on a roll ever since they beat the Colts! It's hard to stop a team when they have momentum.

You apparently didn't watch the Jets Chargers game.

[paslone]

The Colts would have beaten the Jets but they laid down for them. This will be an AFC cakewalk for the Colts. But the superbowl on the other hand will be another story all together

[tallrob]

You apparently didn't watch the Jets Chargers game.

Huh! I believe i did! Like i said before. The Jets are on a roll ever since the beat the Colt's on 12/27/09.
They have not lost since then.

[HoosierHelen]

Huh! I believe i did! Like i said before. The Jets are on a roll ever since the beat the Colt's on 12/27/09.
They have not lost since then.

Jets did NOT beat the Colts, they were handed that game by our 3rd string players and Caldwell on a silver platter. :) I'm not worried about our upcoming game against the Jets at all. NOW if we go against the Vikings later...I'm very concerned.

[tallrob]

Jets did NOT beat the Colts, they were handed that game by our 3rd string players and Caldwell on a silver platter. :)

True. But that game allowed them into the playoffs after beating the Bengals in the last game of the regular season.

[tallrob]

Jets did NOT beat the Colts, they were handed that game by our 3rd string players and Caldwell on a silver platter. :) I'm not worried about our upcoming game against the Jets at all. NOW if we go against the Vikings later...I'm very concerned.

I grew up a Vikings fan when i was a kid in northern Minnesota. Started liking the Colts in 1995.
It would be very interesting if both teams make it to the Super Bowl.

[HoosierHelen]

I grew up a Vikings fan when i was a kid in northern Minnesota. Started liking the Colts in 1995.
It would be very interesting if both teams make it to the Super Bowl.

Yes, these next games are going to be MOST interesting. Since I've never been a Vikings fan in the past...I won't be broken hearted if they loose....however...them loosing will be a miracle. Farbe is a miracle by himself and one heck of a good man as far as I can tell. I believe he and Payton share values that I respect.

[nathandiehl]

I grew up a Vikings fan when i was a kid in northern Minnesota. Started liking the Colts in 1995.
It would be very interesting if both teams make it to the Super Bowl.

It will be Colts v. Saints in the Big Bowl.

Saints offense will just overpower the Vikings.
And the Colts have Payback on their minds. This one could be a blowout.

[ebbieday]

Yes, these next games are going to be MOST interesting. Since I've never been a Vikings fan in the past...I won't be broken hearted if they loose....however...them loosing will be a miracle. Farbe is a miracle by himself and one heck of a good man as far as I can tell. I believe he and Payton share values that I respect.

I am a Colts fan, but admit that I don't watch every game. Hubby and I watched both Colts v Ravens and the Vikings v Cowboys this weekend and I must say Manning and Favre both kicked butt! Those two are awesome QB's. I don't really know much about BF (other than at 40 he's still got it), but Manning is a class act!

[tallrob]

It will be Colts v. Saints in the Big Bowl.

Saints offense will just overpower the Vikings.
And the Colts have Payback on their minds. This one could be a blowout.

The Saint's will be seeing a different defense then they faced with the Cardinals!

[nathandiehl]

The Saint's will be seeing a different defense then they faced with the Cardinals!

oh, I completely agree. But the Vikings defense is built to stop the run. So you'll see Reggie Bush have less success against the Vikings 2nd rated run defense, while Brees and the plentiful receiving core exploit the 19th ranked passing defense.
Comparing the top-producing offense of the Saints against the 14th ranked offense of the Cardinals is also important.

You'll see Brees with 300 yards passing.

It will be close, yes. But the Saints are too powerful of a pass team for the Vikings to stop.

Of course, this is all my highly uneducated opinion. :)

[HoosierHelen]

I am a Colts fan, but admit that I don't watch every game. Hubby and I watched both Colts v Ravens and the Vikings v Cowboys this weekend and I must say Manning and Favre both kicked butt! Those two are awesome QB's. I don't really know much about BF (other than at 40 he's still got it), but Manning is a class act!

Yes, we watched both games also Ebbie. I agree Brent Favre is one awesome QB and I will be much more comfortable if we go against the Saints in the Superbowl than if we go against the Vikings. Maybe comfortable is the wrong word....LOL!! Both the Saints and the Vikings are strong teams. I would be really surprised if we can't handle the NYJs though.

[matt_s]

Huh! I believe i did! Like i said before. The Jets are on a roll ever since the beat the Colt's on 12/27/09.
They have not lost since then.

The Chargers were on an 11 game winning streak. I'd call that momentum and probably more momentum than the Jets have going. I guess that was the point I was trying to make.

[LuciusBeebe]

Momentum has nothing to do with the Jets' success.

The Jets got into the playoffs because their last 2 opponents rested their starters, and the teams they needed to lose happened to lose.

The Jets won at New England because Tom Brady felt the need to throw them the ball, and the Patriots left their defense in the locker room.

The Jets won at San Diego because a pro-bowl kicker who hadn't missed 3 field goals all season decided to miss 3 in one game.

The Jets have a good defense. The Jets have a good running game. The Jets also have had the luxury of facing 2 teams that shot themselves in the foot. That ends this weekend. Sanchez will throw multiple picks, and that rushing game will be shut down. Its going to be like Kansas City in '06, when they predicted Larry Johnson would get over 150 yards, and the Colts held him under 50. Indianapolis by 13.

As for New Orleans/Minnesota, go with Minnesota. The defense that shut down the Cowboys will have a harder time this week, but more importantly the Saints defense will be exposed as the pretenders that they are. A-Pete has two TDs, Favre has 2 TDs. Minnesota by 10.

[tallrob]

Momentum has nothing to do with the Jets' success.

The Jets got into the playoffs because their last 2 opponents rested their starters, and the teams they needed to lose happened to lose.

The Jets won at New England because Tom Brady felt the need to throw them the ball, and the Patriots left their defense in the locker room.

The Jets won at San Diego because a pro-bowl kicker who hadn't missed 3 field goals all season decided to miss 3 in one game.

The Jets have a good defense. The Jets have a good running game. The Jets also have had the luxury of facing 2 teams that shot themselves in the foot. That ends this weekend. Sanchez will throw multiple picks, and that rushing game will be shut down. Its going to be like Kansas City in '06, when they predicted Larry Johnson would get over 150 yards, and the Colts held him under 50. Indianapolis by 13.

As for New Orleans/Minnesota, go with Minnesota. The defense that shut down the Cowboys will have a harder time this week, but more importantly the Saints defense will be exposed as the pretenders that they are. A-Pete has two TDs, Favre has 2 TDs. Minnesota by 10.

I'd like to see the Colt's win. Of course the Vikings will win!

[HannahHolstein]

The World's Only Sports Prognosticating Bovine is confident that her Colts - the only bright spot for her last week in some sort of cosmic aberration that saw her miss the mark on the other games - will pull through again for her this week, topping the Jets 23-14.

As for the NFC, the WonderCow is confident in that young man from Purdue who quarterbacks the Saints, and is predicting Saints 31, Vikings 28.

[HoosierHelen]

The World's Only Sports Prognosticating Bovine is confident that her Colts - the only bright spot for her last week in some sort of cosmic aberration that saw her miss the mark on the other games - will pull through again for her this week, topping the Jets 23-14.

As for the NFC, the WonderCow is confident in that young man from Purdue who quarterbacks the Saints, and is predicting Saints 31, Vikings 28.

Hannah...I believe in your predictions....because I choose to do so. :) Let us all get our lucky pieces out and rub them VERY hard before this weekend.

[LuciusBeebe]

The World's Only Sports Prognosticating Bovine is confident that her Colts - the only bright spot for her last week in some sort of cosmic aberration that saw her miss the mark on the other games - will pull through again for her this week, topping the Jets 23-14.

As for the NFC, the WonderCow is confident in that young man from Purdue who quarterbacks the Saints, and is predicting Saints 31, Vikings 28.

You do not know football. You are a cow.

[ebbieday]

Go Colts!!! Go Vikings!!

[HoosierHelen]

Go Colts!!! Go Vikings!!

LOL! Ebbie....my picks are Go Colts!!! Go Saints!!

It's going to be a great afternoon. :cool:

[ebbieday]

LOL! Ebbie....my picks are Go Colts!!! Go Saints!!

It's going to be a great afternoon. :cool:

It sure is. I am more concerned with the Colts winning than the Vikings, but Favre rocks!!!

[HoosierHelen]

:)
It sure is. I am more concerned with the Colts winning than the Vikings, but Favre rocks!!!

Yes, I totally agree Ebbie that Favre rocks. That is why I hope we play the Saints.

[ebbieday]

WAY TO GO, COLTS!! The fat lady sang today!!! Now, for the opponent!

[HoosierHelen]

WAY TO GO, COLTS!! The fat lady sang today!!! Now, for the opponent!

Whoo Hoo!!! Colts will be at the SuperBowl!! Now who will we play? Either the Saints or the Vikings will be a challenge. :)

I hear the WHO will play at half-time. They have to check them out of their various nursing homes....it's so great to know they will have a reunion. LOL!! Just kidding.

[ebbieday]

Whoo Hoo!!! Colts will be at the SuperBowl!! Now who will we play? Either the Saints or the Vikings will be a challenge. :)

I hear the WHO will play at half-time. They have to check them out of their various nursing homes....it's so great to know they will have a reunion. LOL!! Just kidding.

HAHA...good one. They are still an awesome band! If Mick Jagger can pull it off, so can they.

[LuciusBeebe]

I want to destroy the Fox football robot.

[tallrob]

HAHA...good one. They are still an awesome band! If Mick Jagger can pull it off, so can they.

As long as Pete Townsend keeps away from the kiddie porn.

[james_t]

Wow, good week for our sports prognosticators.

Lucius correctly picked the Colts' margin of victory.

Hannah not only picked both winners, but nailed the score for the NFC championship. She'll have a bit to moo about when she's back online.


Saints 31, Vikings 28.


Indianapolis by 13.

[john40]

I want to destroy the Fox football robot.

Me too,let's develop a plot and do it.

[TheBigB]

You do not know football. You are a cow.


And yet, Hannah nailed the score.

[john40]

:)

Yes, I totally agree Ebbie that Favre rocks. That is why I hope we play the Saints.

Brettie boy sure did get rocked several times he should have retired while he was ahead.

[HoosierHelen]

Brettie boy sure did get rocked several times he should have retired while he was ahead.

It does appear you are right John40. Both are excellent teams. We've got one heck of a Superbowl coming up!!

Ebbie...let's go with the Colts ALL THE WAY!!

[Felary]

I fell asleep during the game, have to be up at 3:30 am for work and missed it! Thank you james for the score info!

[matt_s]

... he should have retired while he was ahead.
Yes, because the Vikings would have been so much better off without him this season. His performance this season should more than put to rest any questions of whether or not he should have come back. He could probably even put another respectable run together next year if he wants. Personally, I want him to retire so his numbers stop going up and Manning has a chance to start to catch up on some of them.

[ebbieday]

It does appear you are right John40. Both are excellent teams. We've got one heck of a Superbowl coming up!!

Ebbie...let's go with the Colts ALL THE WAY!!

Yep, Favre got rattled last night, but he's still da man at his age! A lot of people are just angry since he left the Packers.

Agreed, Helen...COLTS ALL THE WAY!!!

[LuciusBeebe]

And yet, Hannah nailed the score.

It was a tongue in cheek nod to this. (http://thosearemyshoes.com/thosearemyshoes.jpg)

Favre is awesome. The Vikings win that game if they don't FUMBLE THE BALL SIX TIMES! Man, I am sick of the talk that Favre cost them the game. They doubled up the Saints in first downs, they beat them in yardage by 200 yds, their time of possession was dominant... so wha happen? 5-1 turnover margin. Egads. I rarely yell at the television, but the 4th, 5th and 6th fumbles had me in a fit.

I was left with a deep admiration for Favre's toughness. And a deep anger at the Saints' cheapness. To quote Giamotti in Cindarella Man, "why don't you just hit him with a chair?!!"

[ebbieday]

I think the sky is gonna fall! I totally agree with LB on this. BF took what, ten or fifteen hard hits in that game and got back up and went right back in every time? Yes, he made some bonehead decisions, but the man is still amazing! I fell asleep before the end, but it was in the 4th quarter and I thought sure they would pull it out. Maybe next year!

[TheBigB]

It was a tongue in cheek nod to this. (http://thosearemyshoes.com/thosearemyshoes.jpg)

I wasn't criticizing your post; I was simply amazed that a cow nailed the exact score. Are there many Holsteins left in Indiana, though?

[hairypumper]

I wasn't criticizing your post; I was simply amazed that a cow nailed the exact score. Are there many Holsteins left in Indiana, though?

There are tens of thousands of them, all concentrated on a handful of farms.

[LuciusBeebe]

Yes, he made some bonehead decisions, but the man is still amazing!

Let's also not forget that the coach allowed the team take a penalty for 12 men in the huddle after a timeout that pushed them further out of field goal range, after calling a bunch of safe running plays on the final drive after Favre had moved them down the field with great passes.

Yeah, Favre threw an ill-advised pass. But his coach put him in that spot. And for the guys that keep saying he should have scrambled on that last play instead of throwing; the dude thought he broke his ankle. He wasn't scrambling for anything.

[ltzheather]

Favre is awesome. The Vikings win that game if they don't FUMBLE THE BALL SIX TIMES! Man, I am sick of the talk that Favre cost them the game. They doubled up the Saints in first downs, they beat them in yardage by 200 yds, their time of possession was dominant... so wha happen? 5-1 turnover margin. Egads. I rarely yell at the television, but the 4th, 5th and 6th fumbles had me in a fit.

Being a Viking fan since birth, I did a little more than yell at that TV! Think of playing Wii without the safety strap on your wrist.
Naw, I'm just pulling your leg, but I truely was bummed.

[paslone]

Let's also not forget that the coach allowed the team take a penalty for 12 men in the huddle after a timeout that pushed them further out of field goal range, after calling a bunch of safe running plays on the final drive after Favre had moved them down the field with great passes.

Yeah, Favre threw an ill-advised pass. But his coach put him in that spot. And for the guys that keep saying he should have scrambled on that last play instead of throwing; the dude thought he broke his ankle. He wasn't scrambling for anything.

He had been hit so much and so hard it's a wonder he was still in the game. Farve is a class act and one of the last tough qb's in the league. Manning or breeze could not take that punishment, and as bad as I hate to say it, if the saints get to manning the way they got to farve, they will sideline him.

[tallrob]

Being a Viking fan since birth, I did a little more than yell at that TV! Think of playing Wii without the safety strap on your wrist.
Naw, I'm just pulling your leg, but I truely was bummed.

Being a Vikings fan myself, i just got over it!

[HoosierHelen]

He had been hit so much and so hard it's a wonder he was still in the game. Farve is a class act and one of the last tough qb's in the league. Manning or breeze could not take that punishment, and as bad as I hate to say it, if the saints get to manning the way they got to farve, they will sideline him.

No doubt that will be the Saint's intent. Colts were successful in protecting Manning last time against the Saints. Also Manning releases the ball much quicker than Farve did, so I believe that will be in his favor.

[tallrob]

He had been hit so much and so hard it's a wonder he was still in the game. Farve is a class act and one of the last tough qb's in the league. Manning or breeze could not take that punishment, and as bad as I hate to say it, if the saints get to manning the way they got to farve, they will sideline him.

Since it's the super bowl, and being played in Miami. The refs should be watching the game more closely.
And not allowing the cheap hits on Maninng as they did on Farve.

[LuciusBeebe]

if the saints get to manning the way they got to farve, they will sideline him.

Nobody gets to Peyton because he knows where everybody is and what they're all going to do. Dude is crazy smart. I haven't seen his happy feet in quite awhile.

[HoosierHelen]

Nobody gets to Peyton because he knows where everybody is and what they're all going to do. Dude is crazy smart. I haven't seen his happy feet in quite awhile.

I will always remember him for his 'happy feet'!! I LOVE them!!:)

[HannahHolstein]

For the Super Bowl, the World's Only Sports Prognosticating Bovine has to side with a whole team of Colts over one bright Purdue boy.

The WonderCow takes the Colts in a horse race, 37-34.

But if the Saints win, I would like some beads from Bourbon Street. The WonderCow is not embarrassed to show her udders.

[HoosierHelen]

For the Super Bowl, the World's Only Sports Prognosticating Bovine has to side with a whole team of Colts over one bright Purdue boy.

The WonderCow takes the Colts in a horse race, 37-34.

But if the Saints win, I would like some beads from Bourbon Street. The WonderCow is not embarrassed to show her udders.

Hannah, You've got a great record on predictions. I'm concerned about Freeney's injury.

Being a proud Hoosier, I've always been a big Colts fan. There may be an earthquake in Spencerville due to all the jumping up and down in our living room on Sunday. :)

Should we have to face the unmentionable and the Saints do win, I will say, it couldn't be lost to a better team.

[LuciusBeebe]

Who dat?! Who dat?! Who dat guy beatin' up dem saints?

Its Peyton Manning.

And he's killing you by 13.

Colts win. Sports pundits begin talking 'best ever' about Peyton Manning.

I was griping about this back in '08, but it stands. Years ago, they questioned whether Peyton would ever win the big one. Now they're asking "best ever"? I know they have to talk about something, but dang, man. Manning's statistics on a graph are amazing. Astounding.

Drew Brees became the second quarterback EVER to pass for 4,000 yards in 4 consecutive seasons. Peyton Manning has done it for 10 consecutive seasons.

With Peyton Manning, the Colts have won more games in a decade than any other team in the history of the NFL.

He has yet to miss a game.

Statistically speaking, Peyton Manning is already the best QB to ever play the game. For people that say championships define greatness, I ask why Dan Marino is held in higher regard than Trent Dilfer or Brad Johnson.

Peyton Manning is the best to ever play. He's playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.

[Mrs.Slotz]

I work as a Customer Service Rep.
I have been joking with my regular clients all week. Most are for the Saints.
Of course, I tell them, NO NO, the Colts are going to win.
Long story short, (long week short),
I said, "one of us are going to be very disappointed Monday morning" and it is not going to be me. ..

GO COLTS!!!!! this is just so very exciting...

[hideaway70]

Who dat?! Who dat?! Who dat guy beatin' up dem saints?

Its Peyton Manning.

And he's killing you by 13.

Colts win. Sports pundits begin talking 'best ever' about Peyton Manning.

I was griping about this back in '08, but it stands. Years ago, they questioned whether Peyton would ever win the big one. Now they're asking \\"best ever\\"? I know they have to talk about something, but dang, man. Manning's statistics on a graph are amazing. Astounding.

Drew Brees became the second quarterback EVER to pass for 4,000 yards in 4 consecutive seasons. Peyton Manning has done it for 10 consecutive seasons.

With Peyton Manning, the Colts have won more games in a decade than any other team in the history of the NFL.

He has yet to miss a game.

Statistically speaking, Peyton Manning is already the best QB to ever play the game. For people that say championships define greatness, I ask why Dan Marino is held in higher regard than Trent Dilfer or Brad Johnson.

Peyton Manning is the best to ever play. He's playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.

I don't see how any reasonable person can honestly argue againt Manning as the best ever at his position. It isn't a matter of opinion.

He has performed at a whole different level than his contemporaries for years. He has a Super Bowl under his belt and is likely going to add a second. AND he is far from being done. It just isn't a contest between him and the rest of the pack.

The problem with many of us fans is that we become invested in our team of choice and we filter the accomplishments of players from teams we may not necessarily like through our biases. I am a life-long Steelers fan, but there is no doubt in my mind that Peyton Manning is a better QB than Bradshaw, Montana, Elway or Marino ever were.

[LuciusBeebe]

What is amazing to me is watching how Manning plays the game. He is as close to calling his own plays as it gets right now. In a copycat league, no one is able to do what he does.

[hideaway70]

What is amazing to me is watching how Manning plays the game. He is as close to calling his own plays as it gets right now. In a copycat league, no one is able to do what he does.

It's a result of his dedication to studying the game since he was young- surely a result of being Archie's kid. It's obvious he just simply understands the game on a level that others at his position aren't equipped to.

Certainly there are others in the league with superior physical attributes, but no one can match his cerebral approach to the game. Some would argue in favor of raw talent over intellect but that argument fizzles in the face of the results Manning has produced.

[HoosierHelen]

I enjoyed listening to an interview with Eli Manning this afternoon where he remembered going to the Saint's games with his Father and Payton and one of Payton's friends. Being the little brother he said I was never allowed to bring one of my own friends and I never quite understood that, but Dad would instruct Payton to keep an eye on me, make sure I got a hot dog and a coke and to NOT lose me in the crowd.

Personally, I'm impressed with their family life and their memories. Now look what new memories they are continuing to build. One heck of a great family. I also heard in Vegas you can bet on how many times Peyton's Father will be seen from the sky box. LOL!!

[LuciusBeebe]

The Mannings do seem to have good heads on their shoulders. Archie always impresses me in interviews. Eli, though... I dunno. He seems kind of disinterested with, everything?

[michael medeski]

i'm going for the saints. oh yeah! take that colts fans! :eviltongue:

[LuciusBeebe]

Evil, you like to question the value of pro sports, why tax payers are asked to foot any of the bill for a new stadium.

Consider the following. (http://njmonthly.com/articles/lifestyle/people/all-the-eyeballs.html)

Aside from the money generated in the regular season, superbowls by themselves generate hundreds of millions of dollars nationwide, and even more in the cities they take place. Indianapolis is set to host the superbowl in a few years. Why shouldn't taxpayers pay for part of something that will generate hundreds of millions of dollars?

Football is good for the economy, in short.

[HoosierHelen]

i'm going for the saints. oh yeah! take that colts fans! :eviltongue:

Oh Michael...you are breaking my heart! How can a self respecting Hoosier not support his home team?

Okay, I understand there is alot of support for the underdogs here (The Saints). Should we loose (God Forbid)...I can't think of a better team to loose to. They are both excellent teams.

IF the Colts win there may be an earthquake in NE Indiana when my husband and I finish pounding the table and jumping up and down in our living room....gosh, I hope we don't create that big of a disturbance. :)

[LuciusBeebe]

Maybe Mike's a Purdue fan.

[Mrs.Slotz]

Oh Michael...you are breaking my heart! How can a self respecting Hoosier not support his home team?

Okay, I understand there is alot of support for the underdogs here (The Saints). Should we loose (God Forbid)...I can't think of a better team to loose to. They are both excellent teams.

IF the Colts win there may be an earthquake in NE Indiana when my husband and I finish pounding the table and jumping up and down in our living room....gosh, I hope we don't create that big of a disturbance. :)

I think we all might create an earthquake if they win with all the pounding.

[slotz10]

i'm going for the saints. oh yeah! take that colts fans! :eviltongue:

Is there any connection to the Saints?

[hairypumper]

maybe mike's a purdue fan.

boiler up!!!!!

[LuciusBeebe]

If the Saints D cheapshots Manning like they did Favre, a beer may break my TV screen.

[HoosierHelen]

If the Saints D cheapshots Manning like they did Favre, a beer may break my TV screen.

God! I hear you there LB!!

[hairypumper]

If the Saints D cheapshots Manning like they did Favre, a beer may break my TV screen.

May I suggest a less valuable target in the genaral vicinity of the tv?

[HomeyG]

If the Saints D cheapshots Manning like they did Favre, a beer may break my TV screen.

Would that be an empty or a full one?

[LuciusBeebe]

It would have to be full to break the screen.

I'm pretty calm when I watch a game, but darn if cheap shots don't get me riled up.

[HomeyG]

It would have to be full to break the screen.

I'm pretty calm when I watch a game, but darn if cheap shots don't get me riled up.

You mean like on the Fence Post. I've taken a couple at you just to see you reaction.

[LuciusBeebe]

I've taken a couple at you just to see you reaction.

I've noticed you posting in an un-homey-like fashion recently...

[john40]

If the Saints D cheapshots Manning like they did Favre, a beer may break my TV screen.

You give plenty of cheapshots on the Post so quit whining.

[HomeyG]

I've noticed you posting in an un-homey-like fashion recently...

Just trying to fit in. Whoops was that another one. But in all honesty, these one sided pot shots at Republicans gets a little tiresome.

[Mrs.Slotz]

**** it **** it

[michael medeski]

who dat winning with an on-side kick?

who dat winning with a bad *** pick?

that was a great game regardless.:)

[james_t]

who dat winning with an on-side kick?

That was a gutsy call. They don't pull that off and they're giving Manning a short field to work with. But they did pull it off and kept Manning on the sideline while they took the lead. Big turning point in the game, in my opinion.

[HoosierHelen]

I've slept some of my grief off now. Since we didn't win, the Saints would have been my 2nd choice. They truely did deserve it. Much better than taking a loss to the Patriots or the like.

[michael medeski]

I've slept some of my grief off now. Since we didn't win, the Saints would have been my 2nd choice. They truely did deserve it. Much better than taking a loss to the Patriots or the like.

think of it this way....at least they didn't loose that game with a perfect season on top of it. they might have really looked bad then.:footmouth:

[HoosierHelen]

think of it this way....at least they didn't loose that game with a perfect season on top of it. they might have really looked bad then.:footmouth:

It's like being killed twice, my husband has to watch Mike & Mike this morning and watch every play over and over. I keep telling myself....I'm happy for all those Saints fans! :bawling:

[hairypumper]

Great game, even though my numbers didn't hit. The Saints won thanks in a large part to a Purdue QB and an interception by an IU alum. The Colts are still a class act.

[HoosierHelen]

Great game, even though my numbers didn't hit. The Saints won thanks in a large part to a Purdue QB and an interception by an IU alum. The Colts are still a class act.

You are absolutely right hairy.

[paslone]

I heard screaming chickens all night in my sleep

[Mrs.Slotz]

Great game, even though my numbers didn't hit. The Saints won thanks in a large part to a Purdue QB and an interception by an IU alum. The Colts are still a class act.

It was a great game. The 2 best teams played and the best team won. I am happy for the Saints fans too. The Colts, well, better luck next SuperBowl.

[LuciusBeebe]

I will always remember him for his 'happy feet'!! I LOVE them!!:)

How about now?

[HoosierHelen]

How about now?

LB, I still love Manning and his 'happy feet'. I sincerely hope he stays with the Colts after this year. One guy that needs credit for an excellent game is Addai, I feel he gets overlooked. He sure played with all of his heart.

[LuciusBeebe]

LB, I still love Manning and his 'happy feet'.

When the happy feet show up, they lose.

[HoosierHelen]

When the happy feet show up, they lose.

Now, I have never made that association LB. He's used his happy feet all season this year and only lost this one last game. How did you make that conclusion?

[michael medeski]

He's used his happy feet all season this year and only lost this one last game.

:embarrassed: technically they lost three. :deadhorse:

[Mrs.Slotz]

:embarrassed: technically they lost three. :deadhorse:

some did not play in 2

[LuciusBeebe]

Now, I have never made that association LB. He's used his happy feet all season this year and only lost this one last game. How did you make that conclusion?

"Happy feet" is a term used to describe what happens when a quarterback begins to panic. They drop back, go to their first read... nothing, they go to their second read... nothing, then the clock in their head gets close to 3 or 4 seconds and the feet begin to tappa-tappa-tappa. Its an "oh shi- oh shi- oh shi-" thing.


"I've heard it for years," Colts center Jeff Saturday said. "Everybody talks about disrupting Peyton's rhythm, getting him hit, making him nervous, making him get happy feet, all of those things. The best thing about it is, Gregg doesn't play. He'll dial them up, but his players have to play. All of the talking before and after will have nothing to do with it."

[HoosierHelen]

\"Happy feet\" is a term used to describe what happens when a quarterback begins to panic. They drop back, go to their first read... nothing, they go to their second read... nothing, then the clock in their head gets close to 3 or 4 seconds and the feet begin to tappa-tappa-tappa. Its an \"oh shi- oh shi- oh shi-\" thing.


\"I've heard it for years,\" Colts center Jeff Saturday said. \"Everybody talks about disrupting Peyton's rhythm, getting him hit, making him nervous, making him get happy feet, all of those things. The best thing about it is, Gregg doesn't play. He'll dial them up, but his players have to play. All of the talking before and after will have nothing to do with it.\"

You and I have a different defination of 'happy feet'. There are some QB's that plant their feet firmly as they prepare their pass. A few such as Manning raises one foot, then the other, almost like a dance as he determines where he is passing. My defination of 'happy feet' does not include anything to do with panic. My first time to be introduced to the term was listening to Mike and Mike in the morning with my husband. They declared Manning to be a 'happy feet' QB and how well it works for him. (that was during our winning season).

Same words...different defination between us LB.

[LuciusBeebe]

Its not my definition, its a football term.

Yeah, I've heard explanations like he's always had happy feet and it doesn't necessarily mean anything. I don't buy that. I watch the games, and the happy feet were not there in the Jets and Ravens game. They weren't there in the first quarter against the Saints. But then, and I groaned aloud when I saw them, the happy feet showed up and it all went down the toilet.

[HoosierHelen]

Its not my definition, its a football term.

Yeah, I've heard explanations like he's always had happy feet and it doesn't necessarily mean anything. I don't buy that. I watch the games, and the happy feet were not there in the Jets and Ravens game. They weren't there in the first quarter against the Saints. But then, and I groaned aloud when I saw them, the happy feet showed up and it all went down the toilet.

LB,

I'm glad you drew my attention to this term again. On the show I had watched on Mike & Mike they had laughed and said how well Mannings happy feet were working for him. The only time I had ever paid attention to that term was then. Since you brought it up, I have googled other references and I see what you are saying also.

At the time they discussed his happy feet we were on total winning streak and commenting on how well his happy feet were working for him. After reviewing other uses of this term, I see what you are saying. I'm sure not a football wizzard, I only became interested in it once I became a Colts fan (about 10 yrs ago).

Now I've got to watch yesterday's game again for what you have just mentioned about him not having the happy feet early on....I really hadn't noticed. You know it's going to hurt to watch it again...but...I've got to now. :)