Nov
01
Open Thread: Football!
ByThe Giants are in Philadelphia at 1pm ET in a game that mirrors the World Series, and the Jets are taking on the Dolphins at the same time. Please keep the football conversation here, so the other threads stay on topic. Thanks y’all, hope y’all enjoy the games. [/Pettitte'd]
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Let’s go Shonn Greene!
Let’s go ‘boys!
True that man.
And Giants are losing already
Sucks. I have them winning in my pick em league.
I didn’t get to see Kruk’s anger on BBTN last night b/c I was watching MLB network. I looked on ESPN.com but didn’t see any clips of his frustration. Does anyone know of a link where the video might be available?
Frustration would be an understatement.
Julius Jones with negative yardage – how I NOT miss that.
Eli is starting to become a little predictable again.
No doubt. All I can say is ouch.
Wow, I love watching four Giants stand around watching an Eagles touchdown.
Me too.
Nice run by Eli.
Romo to Hurd: TD!!!
You got more faith in them than you did the start of the season?
Kind of, yes. Miles Austin stepping up really helped to offense to get going. The O-Line penalties are what makes them problems, I hope they can fix that. Still not sure about the D.
With not many good teams in the NFC, I now can see Dallas making the playoffs.
Good man. Keep the faith, we got a tough stretch coming up besides Oakland.
We lose when we shoot ourselves in the foot. Just depends on which Tony shows up.
I agree, the false starts and all are so frustrating.
Beating the Falcons last week showed me a lot. The way I see our reamining schedule, we should win our home games and maybe at Washington and/or Green Bay. 10-6 should be enough to get in this year.
Penalties are really bad this year. I hope they get their act together soon before it costs us a game.
Definitely man.
I cannot wait to go the game on December 6th.
I cannot wait to go the game on December 6th.
Glad for you. I won’t be going as I’m an ocean away.
I could see us putting this game out of reach soon.
Branch says not yet.
Optimism FTL.
If that holds, what a catch.
you hear miles Austin’s Yankee drop at ~12:57 et? just a frustrating giants game; tuck almost pick 6, 3rd&goal, nyg 20… osi down, groin?
Yeah, well he is from the Nw Jersey.
Wow. Antonio Pierce standing around watching McNabb’s run. These guys aren’t even trying on defense anymore.
Unfortunately, by next week with the World Series being over, Joe Buck will be back on the NFL.
yea, I am enjoying the lack of buck/aikman
well the Giants total no show has taken some steam out of what was set up to be a huge sports day. I’m not a Giants fan but a good game would have been nice plus I hate Phily.
Score a TD, give one right back
Open thread, aye?
Watch drunk people watch baseball!
http://www.puristbleedspinstripes.com/?p=1161
What the hell is wrong with FOX. The game’s gone to radio mode. Fox cameras still recovering from Arod’s blow?
man people keep on hating on peteabe on the globe
http://i33.tinypic.com/14dfrc1.png
Whatever, sometimes he deserves it, though the argument there is just stupid.
WTF is up with the giants?
Eli is coming back to reality?
Nope. The defense, far, far more than Eli, is the problem.
Just wanna point out:
The stupid Eagles fight song that the crowd sings after they score goes “Fly, Eagles, Fly, on the road to victory…”
How d’ya fly on a road, ya’ jerks?
Crikey, this looks ugly.
Damn the Broncos special teams! They are always giving up returns for TDs. The offense has to get it going soon. The D has done well though so that’s good. As good as Orton has been, he is hard to watch with his short passes each time and inability to stretch the field even a little bit.
See that! Stretch the field more! Good stuff can happen. Need a TD here and nothing less
I blame Chris Canty. Where the fuck is he?? Contract he signed is looking stupid in retrospect.
Michael Boley??
Losing Kenny Phillips and Aaron Ross also hurts. This secondary is getting straight up exposed.
I’m reduced to watching the Jets now. Thomas Jones > Brandon Jacobs.
Dominik HIxon is a hack. Can’t catch. Can’t hold onto the ball. He was supposed to be better than Hakeem Nicks? HAHA
Heh. So true.
We need to draft a MLB. Pierce just isn’t that good.
Now you see why the Broncos cut him. I still wanted to keep him though.
Why, kickoff returns?
That’s the only thing he’s good for.
Not as nice as Ted Ginn though.
I know it’s unfair, but whenever I think of Domeik Hixon, I thik of a perfectly thrown, beautifully spiralled 90 yd. TD pass staright into his arms…dropped. Vs. Philly.
Every time I see a video of that play I STILL think he’ll catch the ball.
I wantED to. Remember that the Broncos haven’t had a good kick returner in the past 10 years. The last one I remember who was decent for us IMO was Deltha O’neal. But yea, I’ve gotten over it.
Eddie Royal.
Eh, I don’t know man. He hasn’t looked good at all returning to me this year. He I’d have those 2 returns for TDs but that’s all. He has struggled otherwise.
Ugh…*he had
Freaking Ted Ginn Jr.
The one week I don’t start him in fantasy.
I’ve given up on the Giants. The Yanks are in the World Series. Anything the Giants can give is a bonus.
Once again, my mantra is reaffirmed: My penance for being a Yankees fans is being a Jets fan.
Remember when everyone thought the Cowboys sucked?
They do.
Says the guy who has given up on his football team.
Doesn’t mean I’m sold on the Boys’.
Let’s face facts, they’re playing like shit.
Besides, I’ve only TEMPORARILY given up on them until they play good again.
You should NEVER give up on your team.
Life-yes
If I were on the team-yes
If I were into football right now-yes
For a game that I don’t even care too much about, and, in the end, for a game-who cares?
In other words, I watch sports since it’s fun. The Giants, right now, are just not fun to watch.
Could that change? Undoubtedly, esopecially when their bevy of injured players return.
But, are they my only choice of teams to watch? No, the Yanks are awesome and in the WS and the Devils are very good.
Given those choices, I have to say the Yanks are making this a fun year, And I like baseball more than football and hockey anyway.
Yep.
Baseball>>>Football>>>>>Basketball>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hockey
Shit. Sorry, didn’t know that was going to happen.
Bleh, I hate basketball.
However, in the spirit of never-say-die…
23 fourth quarter points? Bring it on, bitches.
You talking about me?
Naaa man.
All the haters.
I know, I just wanted to hear it from you.
They could still end up 8-8, who knows?
10-6 or 11-5, that’s more of what I’m thinking – just like I did at the start of the season.
I can hardly see them go 8-8 at this point. We will be 5-2 after today and I can’t see us losing to Oakland, Washington and some others at home. At least 9-7 in my mind.
Patrick Crayton = good at punt returns.
Dallas Cowboys = very good football team.
Boooooo
2010 Super Bowl = Cowboys vs. Texans.
Looks like the Broncos will lose. I don’t mind though. I did say before the game that I would sacrifice a Broncos win for a Yanks win.
6-1 record, can’t complain too much about that.
Oh nells no I can’t. I expected a 3-4 record with 4-3 at best. I am extremely happy so I am not angry at all today. They had to lose once with our offense being as mediocre as it has been. But for today, I am completely willing to accept a Yanks victory over a Broncos win.
*Hells…damn iPod touch
glad the giants showed up today
its all good though, cause i know the YANKEES will
http://bit.ly/4eEnaD
Stay classy Philly.
Throwing Batteries FTW!
Mike Sielski is a classy guy. The Yankees are too aristocratic to field a bunt? Philly should have thrown at Swisher for “admiring his handiwork” on the HR? We have tons of stupid, irresponsible sports “journalists” here in NY. Maybe he should apply for a job at The Post. I bet they’d at least pay better.
Come on. How many people in Philadelphia know what “petulant” means?
Actually, I thought that article was pretty funny.
I’m a Bills Fan. Anyone know how to tie a noose?
IETC.
Don’t make it 12 knots. Seriously, it’s illegal.
This game makes me think of the Giants’ future with unease.
There’s something clearly off with Eli Manning. His decision making has gotten steadily worse these past 3 games. Now he’s just plain not executing on too many throws. Steve Smith is a good WR, but he’s NOT a #1. Hakeem Nicks is the second best WR on the club, but he’s a rookie. Hixon is a joke. Boss is a gamer, but Eli is going to get him killed. Brandon Jacobs … WTF??
Canty is a no-show. I’m wondering about this guy’s heart to return anytime soon. Tuck hasnt stepped up his game with Osi’s return. The linebacking group needs a huge upgrade. Giants need a Bart Scott type addition.
Giants need a new coaching staff. ASAP