Pats/Jags: Predict the Outcome - Page 7

Amnorix · 01-10-2008, 04:34 PM

Hey, there's 4 good games this week, but everyone seems to think the Jags have a really good shot at upsetting the undefeated Pats. I tend to disagree. While I have very healthy respect for a high quality team, I just think the Patriots and Colts continue to play at a level far above the rest of the NFL.

In any event, 2 things to predict -- final result, and over/under on Pats rushing attempts (exclude kneel-downs, QB scrambles by Brady, etc. I'll set the over/under at 12. If you assume 60 offensive snaps, that's a paltry 1 in 5.

Feel free to predict precise scores. For purposes of the pool, I'll just do margins of victory.

EDIT: FYI, the weather forecast is for high 30s/low 40s, with 10% chance of precipitation.

EDIT: Rats, I screwed up the poll -- didn't allow for multiple selections. Mod, please change if you would.

Amnorix · 01-11-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea because the majority of this country gets jealous and hates teams that are great. When you are the underdog everyone likes you, the minute you are consistently good and become great, then jealously sits in and everyone hates you.

Jealousy is a factor. Support of underdogs is a factor. Being tired of the same people and faces is also a factor. It's not all bad.

In the Pats case, some of it is also self-inflicted wounds. Cameragate and Rodney Harrison's HGH violation, etc.

stonedstooge · 01-11-2008, 03:29 PM

So do you admit that the use of the camera's was wrong? Staight up with no excuses?

**2112** · 01-11-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Yea because the majority of this country gets jealous and hates teams that are great. When you are the underdog everyone likes you, the minute you are consistently good and become great, then jealously sits in and everyone hates you.

Exactly

**2112** · 01-11-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

Yankees aren't popular in New England at all.

I've experienced that first hand. the people in Boston are actually cooler than the douche bags in New Hampshire.

Spott · 01-11-2008, 03:37 PM

Pats 31
Jags 20

stonedstooge · 01-11-2008, 03:41 PM

Although probably not at the level of what New England has accomplished this year, I don't like remember a national hate for the Royals when they were going through their wonder years. Perhaps if they would have won more than 1 World Series, but in the big picture, St. Louis of course showed a strong dislike for getting screwed in game 6 and New York I'm sure had some haters of the Royals, but aside from that I don't think they were looked at in negative terms by a majority of the country. I'm sure the communications boom has the most influence on why it has become more pronounced now.

Spott · 01-11-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

Jealousy is a factor. Support of underdogs is a factor. Being tired of the same people and faces is also a factor. It's not all bad.

In the Pats case, some of it is also self-inflicted wounds. Cameragate and Rodney Harrison's HGH violation, etc.

Even though you all have plenty of trophies already, I would actually like to see a team go undefeated. Sure I wish it was my team that was doing it, but I think it's good to have a really dominant team like NE once in a while. Then when we're old we can all argue over whether or not the 85 Bears or 78 Steelers could have beaten the 07 Pats.

**2112** · 01-11-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimension2112

I've experienced that first hand. the people in Boston are actually cooler than the douche bags in New Hampshire.

Boy, that BEP is very sensitive about silly things.

At least she can finally just root for the Pats now that her poor Buccaneers have been jettisoned from the playoffs.

You're very flexible, I wonder if you like twosomes also?

Oh, and don't forget to neg rep me again!

**Skip Towne** · 01-11-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimension2112

Boy, that BEP is very sensitive about silly things.

At least she can finally just root for the Pats now that her poor Buccaneers have been jettisoned from the playoffs.

You're very flexible, I wonder if you like twosomes also?

Oh, and don't forget to neg rep me again!

Hey, I'll neg rep you. I didn't know you were into that.

**2112** · 01-11-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Hey, I'll neg rep you. I didn't know you were into that.

I thought we were tight Skip?

You're like the Grandfather figure that I never had as a child growing up.

Amnorix · 01-11-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stonedstooge

So do you admit that the use of the camera's was wrong? Staight up with no excuses?

uhhh...yeah. That's kind of a no-brainer. We can argue about whether the penalty was reasonable or what the benefit they got out of it was, however.

But yeah, they broke the rule. Doesn't seem to be much doubt about that.

Amnorix · 01-11-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Although probably not at the level of what New England has accomplished this year, I don't like remember a national hate for the Royals when they were going through their wonder years. Perhaps if they would have won more than 1 World Series, but in the big picture, St. Louis of course showed a strong dislike for getting screwed in game 6 and New York I'm sure had some haters of the Royals, but aside from that I don't think they were looked at in negative terms by a majority of the country. I'm sure the communications boom has the most influence on why it has become more pronounced now.

We weren't hated after 1 or even 2 SBs. Try 3 and then some additional AFCC games and going undefeated and then you start to really get the hate heating up...

Basileus777 · 01-12-2008, 01:17 AM

Brady is gonna eat that Cover 2 for breakfast. Jacksonville doesn't have the pass rush to stop this passing attack.

Contrary to what others believe, I think this game is a blowout as long as the weather is decent.

stonedstooge · 01-12-2008, 07:39 AM

Mr. Amnorix Admittance of a wrong that occurred that has been debated and defended vehemently by Patriot fans since the occurance to the point of being rediculous makes you o.k. in my book. I'm no longer an instigator against you but respect you and your opinion. Touche.

DenverChief · 01-12-2008, 07:42 AM

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View Poll Results: What will the result of Pats/Jags be
Patriots win in a blowout	42	42.00%
Patriots win in a squeaker	28	28.00%
Jags win in a blowout	5	5.00%
Jags win in a squeaker	16	16.00%
Pats have more than 12 rushing plays called	3	3.00%
Pats have 12 or fewer rushing plays called	2	2.00%
Only the Gaz can foresee the future	4	4.00%
Voters: 100. You may not vote on this poll

01-10-2008, 04:34 PM
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	Pats/Jags: Predict the Outcome Hey, there's 4 good games this week, but everyone seems to think the Jags have a really good shot at upsetting the undefeated Pats. I tend to disagree. While I have very healthy respect for a high quality team, I just think the Patriots and Colts continue to play at a level far above the rest of the NFL. In any event, 2 things to predict -- final result, and over/under on Pats rushing attempts (exclude kneel-downs, QB scrambles by Brady, etc. I'll set the over/under at 12. If you assume 60 offensive snaps, that's a paltry 1 in 5. Feel free to predict precise scores. For purposes of the pool, I'll just do margins of victory. EDIT: FYI, the weather forecast is for high 30s/low 40s, with 10% chance of precipitation. EDIT: Rats, I screwed up the poll -- didn't allow for multiple selections. Mod, please change if you would.
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01-11-2008, 03:29 PM	#92
stonedstooge Arf! Arf! Arf! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Casino cash: $3804173	Mr Amnorix So do you admit that the use of the camera's was wrong? Staight up with no excuses?
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01-11-2008, 03:41 PM	#96
stonedstooge Arf! Arf! Arf! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Casino cash: $3804173	Mr. Mecca Although probably not at the level of what New England has accomplished this year, I don't like remember a national hate for the Royals when they were going through their wonder years. Perhaps if they would have won more than 1 World Series, but in the big picture, St. Louis of course showed a strong dislike for getting screwed in game 6 and New York I'm sure had some haters of the Royals, but aside from that I don't think they were looked at in negative terms by a majority of the country. I'm sure the communications boom has the most influence on why it has become more pronounced now.
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01-12-2008, 01:17 AM	#103
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $2195958	Brady is gonna eat that Cover 2 for breakfast. Jacksonville doesn't have the pass rush to stop this passing attack. Contrary to what others believe, I think this game is a blowout as long as the weather is decent.
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01-12-2008, 07:39 AM	#104
stonedstooge Arf! Arf! Arf! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Casino cash: $3804173	Mr. Amnorix Mr. Amnorix Admittance of a wrong that occurred that has been debated and defended vehemently by Patriot fans since the occurance to the point of being rediculous makes you o.k. in my book. I'm no longer an instigator against you but respect you and your opinion. Touche.
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