Pats/Jags: Predict the Outcome - Page 8

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.

stonedstooge · 01-12-2008, 07:56 AM

I don't "hate" the Patriots, probably dislike is a better definition. Try not to hate anyone or thing. But go to the Fox Sport Boards and its the braggart, excuse making Pats fans that really turn people off to the team. Players display some smugness which they have a right to. It's like Ali used to say. "It ain't bragging if its true" They have a right to be proud of their accomplishments thus far this season. But the fans, and I'm sure it's a minority of them have tried to stick it down every other teams fans craws all season. And I didn't like the continued scoring when in many cases it was unnecessary. I think we would all feel the same way in any game or sport that we participate in. I remember I played tennis in school and when against an overly matched opponent, might let them win a game or two just to make them feel better about the beating they took. But that's just me and professional sports are a lot different. I just hope they are four good games for this weekend. I can't remember a second round as exciting as this one could be for many years. Good luck to all fans rooting for a favorite and I hope each game comes down to a field goal, turnover or spectacular play that wins the game for their team. That to me is what it is all about. A time for a person to shine and be the hero.

milkman · 01-12-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

I might worry about SD if the Colts don't kill 'em this weekend, but I'm pretty confident that they will, so I'm not.

Colts worry me plenty.

The answer is I'd be very disappointed, but would still be very proud of an extremely terrific regular season. If we lost a close one to the Colts, it would be bitterly disappointing, but the Colts are also a GREAT team (15-1 but for a missed easy figgie in SD, when they had a bunch of injuries), so I hardly think it's embarassing to lose.

Losing to the Jags would admittedly be alot less acceptable.

As a Pat fan, you should know this as well as anyone.

Peyton Mangina sucks ass when faced with consistent pressure, and the Colts O-Line struggles with protection against 3-4 Ds that bring it.

It's no coincidence that he had his worst game of the year, and really worst in years, against the Chargers earlier this season.

Injuries played a part in that, to be sure, but the fact is, the Chargers bring it.

I'm betting on the Chargers against the Colts this weekend, because Mangina will get his panties in a bunch when he faces that pressure.

As to the poll question, the Pats will kick the Jags ass.

38-10

milkman · 01-12-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by stonedstooge

I consider being called a pundit unsportmanslike. I was not a native surveyor who explored regions to the North of India for the British Empire in the 19th century.

Okay, I know that you and rix have kissed and made up, but I just couldn't let this pass.

What the hell are you talking about?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pundit

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pun·dit /ˈpʌndɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[puhn-dit] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a learned person, expert, or authority.
2. a person who makes comments or judgments, esp. in an authoritative manner; critic or commentator.

Then there's dumbass.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dumbass

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–noun Slang: Vulgar. a thoroughly stupid person; blockhead.

Also, stonedstooge

**Baby Lee** · 01-12-2008, 10:03 AM

I gotta say, the Brady to Moss connection has, for me, gone from a tightwire act to nearly maddening. Early on, it was a series of plays that would've been disastrous on any other play, hanging Moss' ribs out to dry over the middle, superhuman contortions by Moss to turn an INT into a reception, etc. Then against the Giants I saw a lot of borderline offensive interference, most notably that first TD where he face guarded the DB, pushed off at the last second and turned back for the reception.
They've been courting disaster in terms of kharma and aggressive pushing the boundaries of the rules for a good while, now.
Bellichek is running the razors edge to the profile of the 2001 Rams he so famously shut down in the SB. The question is if the Jags have the answers the way Bellichek did in their first SB.

RP_McMurphy · 01-12-2008, 10:13 AM

All the pressure is on the Patriots. The Jaguars can let it all go and have no fear. Teams without fear are dangerous because they can try things. I won't predict the score but I do predict win or lose the Patriots will know they played the Jagaurs all next week.

**Baby Lee** · 01-12-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FAX

followed by slap-bonking.

FAX

Mr. micjones tells us slap-bonking is the shizzle iff'n the gal's got the right ass.

stonedstooge · 01-12-2008, 11:20 AM

Mr Flopnuts: Goggle it. First site

Halfcan · 01-12-2008, 12:43 PM

Jags will shutout those Overrated wussies-lol

Halfcan · 01-12-2008, 12:44 PM

Goodbye Perfect season. Unless the refs let Randy Moss push off for more TD'slike he did all year.

milkman · 01-12-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Mr Flopnuts: Goggle it. First site

What the hell is the point?

You and I both know that is not what he mean't when he used the word, and further, even if you are stupid enough to believe that is what he mean't, how the hell is that an insult?

Here's an insult.

You're a ****ing dumbass that needs get a ****ing clue.

Spott · 01-12-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

Pats 31
Jags 20

Damn, I knew I should have went to Vegas this week.

Amnorix · 01-12-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Goodbye Perfect season. Unless the refs let Randy Moss push off for more TD'slike he did all year.

Or not.

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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01-12-2008, 07:56 AM	#106
stonedstooge Arf! Arf! Arf! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Casino cash: $3804173	Mr. Amnorix I don't "hate" the Patriots, probably dislike is a better definition. Try not to hate anyone or thing. But go to the Fox Sport Boards and its the braggart, excuse making Pats fans that really turn people off to the team. Players display some smugness which they have a right to. It's like Ali used to say. "It ain't bragging if its true" They have a right to be proud of their accomplishments thus far this season. But the fans, and I'm sure it's a minority of them have tried to stick it down every other teams fans craws all season. And I didn't like the continued scoring when in many cases it was unnecessary. I think we would all feel the same way in any game or sport that we participate in. I remember I played tennis in school and when against an overly matched opponent, might let them win a game or two just to make them feel better about the beating they took. But that's just me and professional sports are a lot different. I just hope they are four good games for this weekend. I can't remember a second round as exciting as this one could be for many years. Good luck to all fans rooting for a favorite and I hope each game comes down to a field goal, turnover or spectacular play that wins the game for their team. That to me is what it is all about. A time for a person to shine and be the hero.
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01-12-2008, 10:03 AM	#109
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8028275	I gotta say, the Brady to Moss connection has, for me, gone from a tightwire act to nearly maddening. Early on, it was a series of plays that would've been disastrous on any other play, hanging Moss' ribs out to dry over the middle, superhuman contortions by Moss to turn an INT into a reception, etc. Then against the Giants I saw a lot of borderline offensive interference, most notably that first TD where he face guarded the DB, pushed off at the last second and turned back for the reception. They've been courting disaster in terms of kharma and aggressive pushing the boundaries of the rules for a good while, now. Bellichek is running the razors edge to the profile of the 2001 Rams he so famously shut down in the SB. The question is if the Jags have the answers the way Bellichek did in their first SB. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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01-12-2008, 10:13 AM	#110
RP_McMurphy Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Excelsior Springs, Mo Casino cash: $10004900	All the pressure is on the Patriots. The Jaguars can let it all go and have no fear. Teams without fear are dangerous because they can try things. I won't predict the score but I do predict win or lose the Patriots will know they played the Jagaurs all next week. __________________ United States Navy December 3rd, 1986- December 31st, 2006 USS Brumby (FF-1044) June 87- March 89 USS Nicholson (DD-982) May 89-February 90 USS Elmer Montgomery (FF-1082) February 90-February 92 Naval War College April 92-July 95 USS Gettysburg (CG-64) October 95- January 00 Fleet Training Center Mayport January 00-October 00 USS Nassau (LHA-4) October 00-October 02 Naval Reserve Center Kansas City January 03- January 06 USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) February 06- December 06
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01-12-2008, 11:20 AM	#112
stonedstooge Arf! Arf! Arf! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Casino cash: $3804173	Mr Flopnuts Mr Flopnuts: Goggle it. First site
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01-12-2008, 12:43 PM	#113
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Jags will shutout those Overrated wussies-lol
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01-12-2008, 12:44 PM	#114
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	Goodbye Perfect season. Unless the refs let Randy Moss push off for more TD'slike he did all year.
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