What do you think about the AFC & NFC Championship Games?

[Mystic]

What do you guys think about the AFC & NFC Championship Games? Who do you think are going to win?

I would not mind seeing the Indy Colts win. They have never been to the Super Bowl as the Indy Colts, but twice as the Baltimore Colts. But I think that great offense might be slowed by the weather in New England and I don't think they have the defense that New England has.

My guess is that New England will win-they were 14-2 in the regular season and at one point won 13 games in a roll, despite lots of injuries.

I would like to see the Carolina Pathers win, because they have never been to a Super Bowl. This game may be hard to call-Carolina has a great defense.

On the other hand, it would be cool seeing Donovan McNabb in his first Super Bowl.

 

[Pablo]

No Seahawks....but what WAS I expecting?

These series can end up often being the best games, that's for sure and then the SuperBowl is a let down. But this year it looks like 3 good games, no matter who wins. Gotta root for the Panthers and the Patriots.

 

[Mystic]

The great majority of all the Super Bowls I have ever seen were BORING. But there have been a few really great ones, like Tennesse versus St. Louis, and New England versus St. Louis. I like when a game goes down to the wire. For me, the Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers was really exciting. But I had gotten used to Denver losing in the Super Bowl. The next year, when they beat Atlanta, was far less exciting-but it did give them two Super Bowl victories in a roll.

Could be a defensive struggle in New England, especially with the weather. And for that matter, the Philly and Carolina game may also be a defensive struggle.

I would not mind seeing Carolina make it to the Super Bowl. I would like to see every team have a chance in the Super Bowl.

 

[Al]

 

[Pablo]

Yeah OK Al. Hey Al, baseball season is in the air...well ok, my anemones and and crocuses may start popping up any day....spring in January...well maybe here!

Did you hear about the hot pants proposal for women's soccer? I already like that sport, now I'll be glued.

 

[MillerMan]

eagles and colts will win, maybe some close games

stupid packers had the eagles beat, there coach sucks

 

[Mystic]

MillerMan, I was very upset that they did not go for that first down with only a yard and a half to go. The way they were running, they probably could have picked it up, and that would have been the game.

I was even more upset when St. Louis went for the tie rather then trying to win the game. They probably could have tried two more offensive plays. But in the end I was happy to see Carolina win.

 

[MillerMan]

the pack had no choice but to go for it, they lost the game the same way they lost it in the regular season, the coach just doesn't learn

 

[Al]

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Originally posted by Pablo:
Yeah OK Al. Hey Al, baseball season is in the air...well ok, my anemones and and crocuses may start popping up any day....spring in January...well maybe here!

Did you hear about the hot pants proposal for women's soccer? I already like that sport, now I'll be glued.

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Ok..the hot pants got my attention

But as for all pro sports..

 

[greencrew]

The real NFC championship was already played between Carolina and St Louis.

Indy is the team peaking right now. They played two playoff games without punting once. Granted New England's defense will change the no punting string, but I still think Indy is on a roll.

Either team will have no problem with Carolina in the Super Bowl and it will be a sleeper 4th quarter. There is proof of this in the fact that the network is working hard to sell the 4th quarter commercials.

 

[buster]

One word: EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mystic]

Well, now that the games have been played, I am happy Carolina won. It is their first trip to the Super Bowl. I had been hoping for the Indy Colts, but the way they played they did not deserve to win. I am beginning to think that Carolina is the most under-rated team in the NFL.

I was able to view parts of the games at work.

 

[MillerMan]

i see I wa wrong on both games, lol

 

[Mystic]

Actually I think I picked it pretty well. I had a feeling that the Colts would not be able to maintain that offensive production, and I was not real impressed with their defense either. It has been proven time and time again that a team has to have a great defense to get to the Super Bowl.

Carolina has a very good defense. Might be a different story when they play in the Super Bowl-New England is for real. Philly was kind of weak in run defense, and when McNabb went out Philly was really hurt. I had a very strong feeling before this gams that it would likely be tight. But my guess was that Philly would likely win. Maybe with McNabb they might have. But Carolina is being under-estimated badly. I would not want to bet on the Super Bowl.

 

[Pablo]

I was right.

And New England IS good...

Carolina is sorta sleepy good, though. They kinda beat you and you don't know it....well McNabb did...

 

[Amkeer]

The Pats are on a huge roll and I wouldn't bet against them! Plus they are my team!

Pats are on there way to a 2nd Superbowl in 3 years!!! Dynasty!!! 3rd In 7 years!!!


With a 34-12 record, Brady owns the best winning percentage (.739) among active quarterbacks.
Only two other quarterbacks in NFL history have won at least 70% of their first 40 games — Roger Staubach and Joe Montana.


2001 AFC East Champions
2001 AFC Champions
2001 Superbowl Champs
2002 Tied for 1st AFC East
2003 AFC East Champs
2003 AFC Champions
2003 16-2 Best record in NFL
2003 Winners of 14 straight games
2003 Including preseason 20-2
2003 9-0 against teams with winning records
2003 10-0 at home
2003 5 TD allowed in 8 games at home

Brady has the highest winning percentage of active QB's
Brady is undefeated in OT games
Brady is 39-12
Brady is a Superbowl MVP

Patriots are 29-0 when leading in the 4th

2003 Season:

Sep 7 - L at Buffalo 0-31
Sep 14 - W at Philadelphia 31-10
Sep 21 - W vs. NY Jets 23-16
Sep 28 - L at Washington 17-20
Oct 5 - W vs. Tennessee 38-30
Oct 12 - W vs. NY Giants 17-6
Oct 19 - W at Miami (OT) 19-13
Oct 26 - W vs. Cleveland 9-3
Nov 3 - W at Denver 30-26
Nov 10 - Open
Nov 16 - W vs. Dallas 12-0
Nov 23 - W at Houston (OT) 23-20
Nov 30 - W at Indianapolis 38-34
Dec 7 - W vs. Miami 12-0
Dec 14 - W vs. Jacksonville 27-13
Dec 20 - W at NY Jets 21-16
Dec 27 - W vs. Buffalo 31-0
Jan 10 - W vs. Titans 17-14
Jan 18- W vs. Colts 24-14 AFC Champions

 

[Amkeer]

I was actually glad the Pats beat up the Colts! I was sick and tired of hearing about how great Manning is and his recievers, blah,blah,blah! They beat 2 soft playoff opponents especially the Chiefs. The Broncos just were not into the game and lost. The Cheifs defense is horrendous and they have had a soft schedule all year so that outcome was expected. The Colts were given false hope that was quickly dashed by the Pats. The Patriots are physical team that will pound you. They force you to beat them. They will allow you the oppurtunity to beat them and if you don't capitalize on that chance the window will close and you will lose!

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

The road to the Super Bowl went right through Philly, just like buster said it would!

 

[buster]

--Very, very, very frustrating and sad day in the Philadelphia area. We are used to it by now, but this one was a bit shocking.

GM as long as we don't lose to those North Jersey/New York, rat infested, polluted Giants, I really don't mind as much. I'm from southern NJ, the nice part.

Andy Reid NEVER addressed the Wide Receiver core. Sorry but Todd Stinkston and James Thrash are not going to win you a superbowl. However, with a fully healthy Defensive line and a healthy Westbrooke, things might have been different.

[ January 19, 2004, 08:49 PM: Message edited by: buster ]

 

[Amkeer]

Buster I was very disappointed in the Eagles losing!

I can imagine how you feel! I was pulling for a Pats, Eagles Superbowl since it would pull good ratings with 2 large markets. I thought it would be a good matchup! The Panthers thing just doesn't cut it but hopefully it will be a good showing.