On 26/01/2018 at 13:04, Macca said:

But the Eagles only have to do it once.  Just one time.

I'm flat out picking Eagles. You can't NOT in my position. They really could win. In with a shot despite the Belly and Brady thing. The fact it's against the greatest coach and player of all time. Who beat the Eagles in the superbowl ten years ago. In the context of injuries galore and coming from last in the NFC East the year before. It's too dramatic and magical not to get swept up in.

  On 26/01/2018 at 13:08, Dappa Dan said:

I'm flat out picking Eagles. You can't NOT in my position. They really could win. In with a shot despite the Belly and Brady thing. The fact it's against the greatest coach and player of all time. Who beat the Eagles in the superbowl ten years ago. In the context of injuries galore and coming from last in the NFC East the year before. It's too dramatic and magical not to get swept up in.

It's an exciting time ... however,  your team has been high in contention from the get-go.  The Packers made a late run at it in 2010/11 so it was a constant 'lose-or-go-home attitude.  It was only when we got to the SB that I genuinely believed we could win it.  And we beat a great team (Pittsburgh) to cap it all off.

The Foles thing has been the red-herring.  No one was foreseeing what has transpired.  That's the magical bit.  Written off as a questionable stand-in,  Foles can be the hero.

  On 26/01/2018 at 13:36, Macca said:

It's an exciting time ... however,  your team has been high in contention from the get-go.  The Packers made a late run at it in 2010/11 so it was a constant 'lose-or-go-home attitude.  It was only when we got to the SB that I genuinely believed we could win it.  And we beat a great team (Pittsburgh) to cap it all off.

The Foles thing has been the red-herring.  No one was foreseeing what has transpired.  That's the magical bit.  Written off as a questionable stand-in,  Foles can be the hero.

True. From about week 5 or so when they were 4-1 having only lost to KC everyone was positive. Then they beat the Panthers and from there it's been superbowl run this and superbowl run that.

I do remember that year. Matter of fact that was the year I fell in love with the Eagles, watching Vick. And who did you beat in Wild Card week? In those days Rodgers wasn't yet the mythical superstar he is now. I was actually living in the states and was a bit like you, once they got there it seemed like it was theirs... in the leadup though, they were just another wild card team.

Foles is a funny one for Eagles faithful. A lot of people got on his bandwagon when he started for us cos of the ridiculous numbers in his breakout year. Most knew he didn't have that killer instinct... and had some holes in his game. After he was booted, Philly sports radio has laughed at him for two years and how bad he was under Fisher. Even when he was signed as backup most had a giggle. When he took over from Wentz, the naysayers pretty much all still wrote him off. His biggest critic ate his words this week... but maintains that Foles isn't a superstar. And that the game he played last weekend shouldn't be expected with any regularity. As much as we're singing his praises... it WAS just one good game. People were ready to crown Keenum as the Vikings starter for next season until he laid an egg against the Eagles. Now he's back in the pack again. I'm confident if Foles throws three picks, people will most certainly let him fade back into quarterback obscurity.

There's a chance I'll be off air for a while so I'll nominate the Pats to win now.

Pats 37 Eagles 13

Care Factor 0

Whateley to call Super Bowl on SEN...

Intersting, don’t know what his knowledge of the game is like.

  On 28/01/2018 at 01:49, Clintosaurus said:

Pats 37 Eagles 13

Care Factor 0

Oh no. Reigning tipping leader too.

  On 28/01/2018 at 05:26, Gorgoroth said:

Whateley to call Super Bowl on SEN...

Intersting, don’t know what his knowledge of the game is like.

Surely you wouldn't listen to that when there's heaps of streaming radio stations. 

  On 28/01/2018 at 07:50, Dappa Dan said:

 

Surely you wouldn't listen to that when there's heaps of streaming radio stations. 

I’m now a casual so I’m hoping to work, which means I should be home to watch it at 2pm.

Gotta try and avoid the scores tho ?

@Dappa Dan you might get a kick outta this!

Broncos looking to trade Talib...

  On 29/01/2018 at 07:01, Gorgoroth said:

@Dappa Dan you might get a kick outta this!

Yeah saw that. Love it.

  On 29/01/2018 at 07:45, Gorgoroth said:

Broncos looking to trade Talib...

Wow. Fabric player.

lol

Cousins out, Smith in. The money they paid for Smith could have been spent on Kirk a couple of years ago and they'd have a younger, better QB. Muppets.

  On 21/01/2018 at 23:19, Clintosaurus said:

Zebras can get [censored] - one penalty against the Pats (on a punt return). Clearly they never hold. Cheats were also smiling after a Pats TD - they don't even try to hide it.

I have an awful feeling I'm going to be cutting and pasting this in a few days.

Here's the annual Super Bowl Prop Bets Podcast with Bill Simmons & Cousin Sal

The podcast starts off with a story about a very interesting encounter that Bill Simmons had earlier in the week and they then discuss many of the 140 prob bets. 

I haven't listened to the majority of the podcast yet but it's usually good for a laugh.

Edited January 31, 20187 yr by Macca

Leaderboard in the Comp (post-season)

7 - Clintosaurus,  Macca

6 - Go the Biff

4 - Dappa Dan

3 - JV7,  Gorgoroth

I really should be picking the Pats to win as that's who I would pick if I had to put money on the game.  But to make it interesting and because I really would like the Eagles to win I'll go for an historic Philadelphia victory. 

Eagles 24  Pats 21

Eagles 28 -25 with a last minute TD of 30+ yards for the win!!!

Gronk to score first TD.

Cox or Ertz MVP.

Brady to throw an interception and get sacked twice.

Ajayi to score twice.

Sooo... to even have a chance of winning the picks I have to take Pats. Which is what I feel is THE pick. I reckon 60% chance they win, 40% chance Eagles win.

In a dome so it'll be very very high scoring. Eagles have enough weapons, and Brady will torch Eagles' secondary.

Pats 42 Eagles 37

Here is the 'Proper' Super Bowl Prop Bets Podcast (with Bill Simmons & Cousin Sal)

Out of the tipping race but I'll tip anyway!

Eagles 24 Pats 23 

What I'm hoping for Eagles down 29 - 3 & win 

Working til 1 tomorrow so wont get home til near 2. So good luck dappa!!!

Speak aftet I've watched the replay.

The latest 30 for 30 (The Two Bills) is worth a look in preparation for the SB ... it may not be up for long but being a doco,  it could be. 

Tells the story of the unique relationship between Bill Parcells & Bill Belichick ...

 

Good luck today @Dappa Dan

Yeah good luck @Dappa Dan

The Eagles can win but they can't afford any costly errors against these Patriots.   The game isn't over till it's over either. 

Can't give up a 5 yard penalty in the redzone against the Pats ... excellent drive by the Eagles & Foles but only 3 points.