NFL 2012 Season Thread

[Krimzon7]

Joe Flacco is backing a Brinks truck up to M&T Bank Stadium during the offseason. He is two weeks away from bending the Ravens Organization over a table and fucking them senseless.

[Mister King]

Ravens might pull it off

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Out of boredom, here's a list of potential 2013 NFL Kickoff games:

Ravens 2013 home games: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New England, N.Y. Jets, Green Bay, Minnesota, Houston

49ers 2013 home games: Arizona, St. Louis, Seattle, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Indianapolis, Green Bay

Seems like the only realistic options would be Pittsburgh, New England, or Green Bay for Baltimore. Seattle, Atlanta, or Green Bay for San Francisco. Either way some pretty great choices.</font>

[Innovator]

I wonder what the odds are that the Jets will draft Te'o

[Droford]

<font color=goldenrod>Out of boredom, here's a list of potential 2013 NFL Kickoff games:

Ravens 2013 home games: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New England, N.Y. Jets, Green Bay, Minnesota, Houston

49ers 2013 home games: Arizona, St. Louis, Seattle, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Indianapolis, Green Bay

Seems like the only realistic options would be Pittsburgh, New England, or Green Bay for Baltimore. Seattle, Atlanta, or Green Bay for San Francisco. Either way some pretty great choices.</font>

Ravens vs Patriots or Packers are two logical choices. One of the Steelers games would already be on snf anyway. I'd kinda like to see the Packers to be honest, that'd be a great game.

[Nark Order]

Opening up with 9ers/Seahawks would be pretty boss too. Division game right off the bat. If Ravens win the bowl then it should be Baltimore/New England or Baltimore/Pittsburgh

[Ermaximus]

I wonder what the odds are that the Jets will draft Te'o

Considering Tebow is gone and they'll need a new main attraction in their circus, I'd say odds are high.

[RP]

Ravens vs Patriots or Packers are two logical choices. One of the Steelers games would already be on snf anyway. I'd kinda like to see the Packers to be honest, that'd be a great game.

I want to see 49ers Colts

[Droford]

Ravens were the first team since 1970 to win back to back games as greater than a td underdogs in the playoffs and they're currently sitting at +5.5 vs the 49ers.

Pre season odds for SF/bal super bowl was 62:1

[Droford]

Joe Flacco is backing a Brinks truck up to M&T Bank Stadium during the offseason. He is two weeks away from bending the Ravens Organization over a table and fucking them senseless.

Unless something changes he's getting franchised at $14.5 million for 2013.

[Droford]

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/305083_10151233600874607_272773736_n.jpg

[Droford]

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/735031_10151233791459607_1669638575_n.jpg

Michael Phelps looks really stupid

[Droford]

Jay mohr just ripped Wes welkers wife for her posts about ray Lewis on Facebook. Wish I could find it to post on here..

[Droford]

I'll post the link to his podcast when its put up

[Next Big Thing]

She made some good points on Lewis, but player's wives should really stay out of rivalries/ trash talk.

[Mister King]

Considering Tebow is gone and they'll need a new main attraction in their circus, I'd say odds are high.

and when their stadium's half empty at home games, will that be considered T'eo's girlfriend day/night?

[Droford]

She made some good points on Lewis, but player's wives should really stay out of rivalries/ trash talk.

She makes no good points..

jay mohr's show (http://media.ccomrcdn.com/media/station_content/13133/130121_Hour_3_1358799221_23521.mp3)

Its about 5-6 minutes in.

Best 5 minutes of radio I've heard

[Krimzon7]

Ravens vs Patriots or Packers are two logical choices. One of the Steelers games would already be on snf anyway. I'd kinda like to see the Packers to be honest, that'd be a great game.

yeah, KEEP OVERLOOKING THE NATTI :mad:

Ravens/Patriots seems like the logical choice here. assuming Baltimore wins.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

*Nati

[Droford]

qb Facebook thing (http://fauxjohnmadden.lockerdome.com/articles/105072992)

Way too long to post the images

[James Steele]

LOL

That is hilarious. Good post, Dro.

[Triple Naitch]

If I wasn't a 9ers fan, I think I'd still be pretty intrigued over this super bowl. Brother vs Brother for the first time ever is reaking of badasstitude.

Thought Lovie Smith vs. Tony Dungy was the first time two brothers met in the Super Bowl?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Any Niner or Raven fans here buying NFC/AFC Champions gear? Seems to be popular. I didn't buy NFC Champion Giants gear stuff the last couple of times just because it's expensive as shit and I would rather just spend money on Super Bowl gear if they win it.

But I understand the sentiment. Gotta soak it all in now cause you just never know when or if your team will get to another Super Bowl.</font>

[screech]

I am broke, so no.

Tend to avoid dated shirts and stuff in general, though.

[Krimzon7]

Droford, that epic post joke was amazing.

[Droford]

Any Niner or Raven fans here buying NFC/AFC Champions gear? Seems to be popular. I didn't buy NFC Champion Giants gear stuff the last couple of times just because it's expensive as shit and I would rather just spend money on Super Bowl gear if they win it.

But I understand the sentiment. Gotta soak it all in now cause you just never know when or if your team will get to another Super Bowl.

The conference championship stuff always ends up real cheap not too long so I wont buy it now. I will buy the SB Champ stuff if the Ravens win.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The SB Champ stuff gets cheap really fast too. Kinda felt like punching myself for dropping nearly $50 on gear the Monday morning after the SB...but then again getting caught up in the excitement is part of the fun.</font>

[Next Big Thing]

Big Ben typing in all caps and calling Beyonce, BEYOND was pretty funny, as was the interaction between Jackie Harbaugh and Sam Bradford. Can't believe I didn't discover QBs on Facebook sooner.

[Krimzon7]

Yeah, me too!

[Droford]

The SB Champ stuff gets cheap really fast too. Kinda felt like punching myself for dropping nearly $50 on gear the Monday morning after the SB...but then again getting caught up in the excitement is part of the fun.
I spent like $8 more for a 3xl shirt back after the Ravens won the super bowl that I've never worn..could have just bought a small lol

Its sitting in a vacuum sealed bag.

[Droford]

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Tom Brady's foot-up slide in the AFC championship game did not sit well with Baltimore Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard.
During the final minute of the first half, Brady slid to the ground to end of an impromptu run. The quarterback's upraised leg hit onrushing Ravens free safety Ed Reed, who emerged from the play without injury.
But Pollard believes Brady should be disciplined by the NFL, which levies fines on defensive players for helmet-to-helmet hits.
Pollard said Monday, ''If you want to keep this going in the right direction, everyone should be penalized for their actions.''
He said Brady ''knew what he was doing. It has to go both ways. Hopefully the NFL will do something about it. If they don't, that's fine. If they do, then that's fine.''





not going to happen but anyway

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Bernard Pollard has a lot of fucking balls calling somebody else out on "cheap" hits.

[YOUR Hero]

go 9'ers

[RP]

I thought Brady did that intentionally.

[ClockShot]

Sean Payton, YOU'RE.......................reinstated.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

http://i.imgur.com/dVHgK6N.gif

[Krimzon7]

That guys gonna be the first to die on a sideline.

[Kris P Lettus]

http://media.cleveland.com/browns_impact/photo/dave-sterling-helmet-helmetjpg-ccdd902a3e53bee9.jpg

[Droford]

http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2013/01/ravens-fans-still-the-worst.html

I suppose since I am a Ravens fan I don't understand this. I don't own purple camo pants either

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Droford, you are easily the most obnoxious sports fan I have ever encountered in my life. It has nothing to do with your pants. It's the way you talk about your team, the way you talk about other teams, the way you talk about the game, and the way you talk to other people.

Have you honestly not noticed that everyone (this is not hyperbole, literally EVERYONE) who posts in here is annoyed by you? Do you honestly not understand why we all put you on ignore during last year's playoffs. It's not to tease you, it's not fun little smack talk between football fans. It's because you are incredibly irritating. You are the most aggravating sports fan ever.

And the fact that you're completely oblivious to this very clear and visible fact indicates that either A) you are so sheltered from the world because you're a shut in that you just don't comprehend human interaction, or B) you don't see your behavior as a problem because everyone around you acts the same way you do.

Personally I believe it is a combination of the two. And that's why Baltimore fans are the worst.

[RP]

No way Droford is more obnoxious than VonErichLives.

[DaveBrawl]

I personally enjoy most of Droford's rantings.

[Keith]

Droford, you are easily the most obnoxious sports fan I have ever encountered in my life. It has nothing to do with your pants. It's the way you talk about your team, the way you talk about other teams, the way you talk about the game, and the way you talk to other people.

Have you honestly not noticed that everyone (this is not hyperbole, literally EVERYONE) who posts in here is annoyed by you? Do you honestly not understand why we all put you on ignore during last year's playoffs. It's not to tease you, it's not fun little smack talk between football fans. It's because you are incredibly irritating. You are the most aggravating sports fan ever.

And the fact that you're completely oblivious to this very clear and visible fact indicates that either A) you are so sheltered from the world because you're a shut in that you just don't comprehend human interaction, or B) you don't see your behavior as a problem because everyone around you acts the same way you do.

Personally I believe it is a combination of the two. And that's why Baltimore fans are the worst.

Damn. Tell us how you really feel, though.

[RoXer]

Although what?

[Triple Naitch]

Droford, you are easily the most obnoxious sports fan I have ever encountered in my life. It has nothing to do with your pants. It's the way you talk about your team, the way you talk about other teams, the way you talk about the game, and the way you talk to other people.

Have you honestly not noticed that everyone (this is not hyperbole, literally EVERYONE) who posts in here is annoyed by you? Do you honestly not understand why we all put you on ignore during last year's playoffs. It's not to tease you, it's not fun little smack talk between football fans. It's because you are incredibly irritating. You are the most aggravating sports fan ever.

And the fact that you're completely oblivious to this very clear and visible fact indicates that either A) you are so sheltered from the world because you're a shut in that you just don't comprehend human interaction, or B) you don't see your behavior as a problem because everyone around you acts the same way you do.

Personally I believe it is a combination of the two. And that's why Baltimore fans are the worst.

Droford will not respond to this.

[Droford]

Anyone who could think I'm the most annoying sports fan they've ever met obviously doesn't know many. I know several people that are way worse than I am, and only like one of them is a ravens fan.

[Droford]

Its good to know the ravens are wearing white like they did in SUPER bowl 35..also 49ers fans need to ask giants fans about being undefeated in the super bowl and how that worked out for them facing the ravens. I'm tired ofhearing about "we're 5-0!"

[James Steele]

Is that really all that big of a point? Seems stupid.

[Krimzon7]

Droford, you're easily the most annoying fan in the history of the world and universe because you are a goddamn ravens fan and somehow your putrid team gets out of it's own way to stumble into and win a superbowl while my(our) team who resides in the same division and has a pretty shit history (esp. recently) in the playoffs can never get out of it's own way and will (probably) always Bungle things up.

In Summary Droford, Fuck You :'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(

[Droford]

Frank gore was fined $10,000 for non regulation socks
Tom Brady was fined $10,500 for putting his leg out on purpose on that slide..

Bravo NFL, bravo..

[Krimzon7]

Tom Brady called Ed Reed and apologized.

[Droford]

Droford, you're easily the most annoying fan in the history of the world and universe because you are a goddamn ravens fan and somehow your putrid team gets out of it's on way to stumble into and win a superbowl while my(our) team who resides in the same division and has a pretty shit history (esp. recently) in the playoffs can never get out of it's own way and will (probably) always Bungle things up.

In Summary Droford, Fuck You :'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(

Yet I rooted for the Bengals in the playoffs and I am always happy to see them do better than the Steelers...

Not that big of a fan of Dalton though.

[Krimzon7]

Yet I rooted for the Bengals in the playoffs and I am always happy to see them do better than the Steelers...

Not that big of a fan of Dalton though.

ME EITHER! I hate the fucking kid to be honest. Dalton is the best of the second teir when it comes to this new crop of Quarterbacks. He throws too many interceptions for my liking.

Nobody likes the Steelers. I get the feeling that most of the NFL usually cheers for us like 'aww they are winning! Good for them'.

[The Condor]

Bengals are like the drooling, retarded stepchildren of the NFL, a real feel good story. I'll always have a soft spot for them.

[Droford]

Get Dalton another good receiver, aj green has a star year and there's no reason he shouldn't improve drastically. Essentially what happened with flacco..early he had old out curl route Derrick mason, Mr glass Todd heap and a bunch of scrap heap guys beyond that..they got boldin, dumped heap and mason, then they drafted pitta who i primed to be a great te and torrey smith who will have his 3rd year Breakout like most stud wrs do..

The Bengals don't really have much at war beyond green..solid te though...which is why I say 1 we away..

[Droford]

Anyone else want to play "what does droford think of your favorite NFL team?"

[screech]

What do you think of my favorite NFL team??????

[screech]

:shifty:

[Tb1]

also 49ers fans need to ask giants fans about being undefeated in the super bowl and how that worked out for them facing the ravens. I'm tired ofhearing about "we're 5-0!"

Nearly all my friends are Niners fans, and I haven't heard this once. I haven't thought this once, either.

[DaveBrawl]

Anyone else want to play "what does droford think of your favorite NFL team?"
What do you think of my favorite NFL team?

[FearedSanctity]

No, what do you think of my favorite NFL team?

[Droford]

Denver pretty much has to regress next year..I don't think they'll regret getting Manning, because I think he'll still have at least one more good year, but I think the defense you saw in the playoffs is more like the defense you'll see in 2013. I don't know the contract status w/ mcgahee but they'll have to make a decision between him and hillman, as much as I like mcgahee he's too injury prone and hillman looked really good vs the Ravens..

Broncos biggest problem is out of their control, and that is the whole AFC west should end up improving...maybe not Oakland..but the coaching changes in kc and SD should have them better than the doormats they've been.

[screech]

Denver is still gonna roll over that division.

[DaveBrawl]

I prefer Screech's analysis Droford. I'm sorry.

[screech]

KC getting a coach who hasn't had a winning season since 2010, and not having a real quarterback, will probably keep them in the cellar.

[The Condor]

Preach it screech.

[Droford]

KC getting a coach who hasn't had a winning season since 2010, and not having a real quarterback, will probably keep them in the cellar.

They'll get a qb..

[Skippord]

what qb?

[Droford]

They should trade some draft picks for Alex smith

[screech]

And if they don't, they'll have an unhealthy Matt Cassel and if he goes down, Brady "I Suck At This Game" Quinn.

3-4 wins at best.

[screech]

Unless Dwayne Bowe throws TDs to himself. Then they're a 5 win team.

Love Dwayne Bowe.

[OssMan]

Can we get a name change for droford

[OssMan]

Bernard Droford

[OssMan]

Frank GORE Hero

[Nark Order]

I had to settle for a user tag because nobody would change my name to NarCorro Bowman.

[OssMan]

Crazy Ed Reed

[OssMan]

BeyOssMan Halftime Show

[Ermaximus]

Droford, what do you think of my favorite team? Probably the same as everyone else on here I am sure.

[Droford]

I bought a super bowl program today..never knew there hasn't been a punt returned for a td in the super bowl..

[Emperor Smeat]

Rams signed Rob Ryan as their new defensive coordinator.

Saints fired defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

Ed Reed denied rumors of him retiring saying he's returning next year although possibly for a new team considering the cap problems the Ravens would be facing this offseason.

New Jets GM confirms he is willing to trade away Darrelle Revis while Rex Ryan confirms Sanchez is returning for next year because nobody was willing to even tease an offer for a trade.

[Droford]

A number of Patriots fans tweeted some disparaging remarks to Torrey Smith about his late brother following the AFC Championship Game, according to the Ravens wide receiver. Tevin Smith, Torrey's younger brother, was killed in a motorcycle accident in September.

"Played a lot of games since my brothers death and I never received as many rude tweets after a win than Sunday...yet NE fans cry about class," Smith tweeted Tuesday.

I understand how fans can take losses personally. But they can't make it personal. This is the perfect example of social media gone bad. I applaud Smith for handling it the right way because many athletes wouldn't.

The sad part is this isn't the first time Smith has had to deal with this. Shortly after Smith helped the Ravens beat the Patriots in September, only hours after his brother had died, someone taunted him on Twitter, saying, "Hey, Smith, how about you call your bro and tell him about your wi--- ohhhh. Wait. #TooSoon?"


Stay classy massholes

[Droford]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uqMmZqPTY4M/UQCi1sJW8hI/AAAAAAAAa4w/qK3u04aiXOU/s1600/tom%2Bbrady%2Bed%2Breed%2Bslide.jpg

[Kris P Lettus]

Spags out as Saints DC..

God I hope we go after Lovie Smith or Romeo Crennel..

[Crimson]

someone meme that brady kick

[Krimzon7]

Brady looks like Liu Kang in Shoulder Pads.

[owenbrown]

these NFL "fines" are fucking ridiculous :n:

[Skippord]

why did you put fines in quotes? are they not fines?

[owenbrown]

the one on Gore shouldn't have been

[Droford]

Socks too low and intentionally trying to hurt someone carry the same penalty..

NFL .. we care about player safety...and their sense of fashion

[Emperor Smeat]

Gore was also a repeat offender which is why his fine was pretty high. Think he was also warned a few other times as well although not sure if they were all during this season.

Brady has done some pretty ugly looking slides in the past but him sticking out the leg was a pretty stupid move considering the potential for him getting hurt had Reed not moved or causing Reed to land on him because of it (came close to landing on his shoulder/arm).

[owenbrown]

the socks rule is dumb anyway and should be removed.... Brady should have been fined a lot more.

[screech]

What's this about a sock rule?

[Droford]

Frank gore didn't have his socks up high enough for the fashion police in the nfl

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.element/img/4.0/global/swapper/201301/130123.51.jpg

[James Steele]

Does the NFL watch much high school or college football? Nobody wears fucking knee-highs anymore.

[owenbrown]

They must not have any better things to worry about in the No Fun League

[Droford]

I wonder if a kicker who wanted to kick shoeless would be fined?

[Triple A]

http://i.imgur.com/pkIHL4e.jpg

[Nark Order]

That 1975 NY Giants logo is ugly as fuck.

[Droford]

This is the first super bowl ever without a qb that played in the pro bowl

[YOUR Hero]

I don't follow NFL anymore, but I always root for the 49ers - so go 9ers!

[Skippord]

whoa the original Broncos logo is awful

[YOUR Hero]

unless the Chiefs were once named something else, I don't get how their original logo is a cowboy

[RoXer]

They were the original Houston Texans

[RoXer]

That 1975 NY Giants logo is ugly as fuck.

No way, I think that one's the coolest. Stands out, but in a good way.

Weirdest one is the Steelers one that at a quick glance looks like a dude ejaculating a football.

[Skippord]

the Bears original logo is adorable

[James Steele]

KC used to be the Dallas Texans until they realized they couldn't compete with the greatest brand in all of North American sports -- THE DALLAS COWBOYS.

[The Condor]

Mid 60's Broncos is cool, I dig it over the brown mustard originals.

[James Steele]

I always liked the 60s Detroit Lions logo.

[Droford]

http://i.imgur.com/65tekKM.png

only two teams that dont have the same logo on both sides of their helmet (flipped or mirrored) or just a single logo on one side.

[Droford]

I knew the Ravens one because Ive got a helmet, but no clue the other team was the chiefs.

[Emperor Smeat]

Seems like there are a few logos missing but only remember about it because of Madden having lots of older era teams.

Like the Chiefs are missing one where its just the state of Texas with a star. Same with the Eagles having one earlier than '48.
http://product.images.dreamsretail.com/33-50/33-50207-J.jpg

[Krimzon7]

Does the NFL watch much high school or college football? Nobody wears fucking knee-highs anymore.

The NFL is a Brand. They've got officials on the sidelines that police everything from socks being pulled up to ensuring that shirts are tucked in or atleast touching the top of the pants. They ensure that team specific cleats/gloves/towels/chinstraps/etc are used by each dressed player on each sideline. There is a tally of uniform violations and minor fines(usally ranging from 100-500 dollars IIRC) that is levied apon each violator.

The Uniform police is serious business.

High School and Colleges don't have the same strict marketing and uniform guidelines as the NFL

[Droford]

I think they have more important things to be worrying about to be honest.

[Kris P Lettus]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2079605/wattWR.gif

[Droford]

Flacco needs 3 tds without an int to tie Montana for most TDs without an int in a post season.

I think he can get 3..but 4 to own the record will be hard

[James Steele]

He still won't be elite.

[screech]

But he'll still be better than Romo.

[James Steele]

Congrats. Herpes is also better than AIDS. Still sucks.

[McLegend]

Flacco can get Herpes from LeSean McCoy if he wants them.

[Emperor Smeat]

Rams backed out of the Rob Ryan hiring with Jeff Fisher saying his defensive style doesn't fit well with the team.


Joe Flacco doesn't like that next year's Superbowl will be in a cold and outdoors type stadium (MetLife Stadium in New Jersey).
http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8892985/joe-flacco-baltimore-ravens-rips-plan-play-2014-super-bowl-nj

[Nark Order]

He won't even be there, what does he care?

[Next Big Thing]

I had no idea Frank Gore's middle name is Delano.

[Keith]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8894127/super-bowl-2013-ray-lewis-baltimore-ravens-reportedly-connected-ped

Ravens: Ray Lewis denies PED use

Ray Lewis was given a product to help heal his torn triceps that contains a banned substance, according to a Sports Illustrated report that will appear on newsstands Feb. 4. The Baltimore Ravens linebacker has not tested positive and denies using it, a team official told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio.

Mitch Ross, a co-owner of Sports with Alternatives to Steroids (SWATS), told Sports Illustrated that he spoke to Lewis shortly after the linebacker tore his triceps on Oct. 14 and he requested products that could help speed up his recovery. Deer-antler spray was among the prescribed treatments. Deer-antler spray contains a substance (IGF-1) on the NFL's banned list.

SWATS is the subject of an in-depth profile in Sports Illustrated's next issue. A version of the story was also posted on SI.com.
Lewis dismissed the report when he was asked about it at Super Bowl media day in New Orleans on Tuesday.

"Two years ago, it was the same report. I wouldn't give that report or him any of my press. He's not worthy of that. Next question," Lewis said.
He also said he doesn't want to give the company any publicity and questioned why he should respond to such "stupidity."

"Ray has been randomly tested for banned substances and has never failed a test. We have never been notified of a failed test. He has never been notified of a failed test," Kevin Byrne, vice president of communications for the Ravens, told ESPN.

The Ravens had a meeting with Lewis on Tuesday morning to discuss the article.

"He denied using the substance discussed in the article and we believe him," Byrne told ESPN.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he has not talked to Lewis about the report.

"Ray has worked incredibly hard to get back. I would hate to see anything diminish that," he said. "My understanding is that he's passed every random substance test that he's taken throughout his career."

Sports Illustrated reported in its story a pitch made by Christopher Key, the other half of the two-man company, to Alabama players in the week before they played LSU in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game.
He is quoted as explaining the benefits of the spray to the players.

"You're familiar with HGH, correct? It's converted in the liver to IGF-1," Key explained, according to the Sports Illustrated report. "IGF-1, or -insulin-like growth factor, is a natural, anabolic hormone that stimulates muscle growth. We have deer that we harvest out of New Zealand. Their antlers are the fastest-growing substance on planet Earth ... because of the high concentration of IGF-1.

"We've been able to freeze dry that out, extract it, put it in a sublingual spray that you shake for 20 seconds and then spray three [times] under your tongue. ... This stuff has been around for almost 1,000 years, this is stuff from the Chinese," Key said, the magazine reported.

[RP]

ROFL. I love how they most likely sat on this story for media day.

[Keith]

Ray Lewis will kill 'em. They better lay-off him.

[RP]

I watched this whole thing play out at a bar. Every ESPN channel went to Ray Lewis. They had Hannah Storm and some dude on stand by. 10 minutes in they released the scrolling news about him doing roids. LOL They didnt sit on that one at all. Ray Lewis got completely used here. Just look at the timing of everything. He made the story about him. They soaked it up and then they put the knife in his back. Media and cheating players make amazing bed fellows.

[Keith]

You live by the knife, you die by the knife.

[James Steele]

Kinda like those guys he killed, eh?

[RP]

You can say whatever about Lewis, but it really is a damning piece of evidence that ESPN are true pieces of shit. It's not like they didnt know about this. This feels like a build a guy up, tear a guy down story. Them and SI knew what was up. They waited to release this. This wasnt coincidence. It just annoys me. That's piece of shit reporting. Waiting for the biggest splash. ESPN and SI should be investigated about how long they sat on this story.

[James Steele]

I'm pissed because it should have been released sooner so that murdering sack of shit would have been suspended during the playoffs.

[Innovator]

How dare ESPN release that info during god's time?

[Keith]

That's the media for ya. They built Ray Lewis up (especially during this last run), and now they try to destroy him.

Hell, the media embraced Ray Lewis after his charged were dropped. They helped him rehabilitate his image.

[Innovator]

Just like his meds helped him rehab his torn tricep, which he recovered from in 4 weeks.

[McLegend]

Sports Illustrated broke the story I fail to see how this is ESPN's fault.

I don't see this as being a big deal for a Super Bowl distraction.

[Emperor Smeat]

It probably has to do with the idea of ESPN likely knew about this around the same time SI knew but ignored it in order to keep pushing the feel-good emotional motivator Ray Lewis storyline until it dried up. Every other major storyline and hype was milked up and there is still a week to go.

Also very likely due to ESPN having strong connections with SI and probably have several of the same sources SI has.

[Droford]

I heard the same exact story 2 years ago and they didn't have a shred of evidence or a failed test to support it. Of course I'm hearing "they need to suspend him now since its his last game!" which is absolutely ridiculous.

[Droford]

Mike Florio said that he could have come out and admitted to using them today and there would still be no legal way the NFL could suspend him from the game.

[Nark Order]

Meanwhile nobody suspects foul play regarding Justin Smith's torn tricep at all. Go Niners. Yeah.

[James Steele]

They should just shoot and kill Ray Lewis. It'd be easier that way.

[Keith]

Not if Ray Lewis kills them first.

[Triple A]

based on amount of Facebook "likes" per county:

http://i.imgur.com/P2M7V66.jpg

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>lol Jets</font>

[Innovator]

Jets holding onto Nassau County

[Skippord]

Broncos are pretty popular here

[DaveBrawl]

There are apparently a lot of Dallas fans in southern Virginia. Evidently they haven't gotten word of RG3 and changed their heathen ways.

[The Condor]

Ohio has two teams, yet the Steelers own half the state

[James Steele]

Look at the two teams in Ohio.

[Krimzon7]

Look at the two teams in Ohio.

:foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc::foc:

[McLegend]

Ray Lewis is the scariest most hilarious quote machine of maybe all time.

[Droford]

Ray Lewis is the scariest most hilarious quote machine of maybe all time.

Not even on his own team..give me some T-sizzle

[ClockShot]

Heh. Giants managed to get a foothold in Fairfield county. I guess since the Jets got Nassau, it evens out.

Pittsburgh having pockets of fans in Oregon, Nevada, and Utah is a bit of a headscratcher.

[screech]

Not even on his own team..give me some T-sizzle

Suggs needs to not talk to the media ever. Total moron. Luckily he's so good at his job.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Suggs needs to not talk to the media ever. Total moron. Luckily he's so good at his job.

Haha, yeah. I HEAR THAT.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So who will be watching the big game on Sunday? I sure will be.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

FOOOOOOTTBAAAAALLLLLLL

[Kris P Lettus]

You can say whatever about Lewis, but it really is a damning piece of evidence that ESPN are true pieces of shit. It's not like they didnt know about this. This feels like a build a guy up, tear a guy down story. Them and SI knew what was up. They waited to release this. This wasnt coincidence. It just annoys me. That's piece of shit reporting. Waiting for the biggest splash. ESPN and SI should be investigated about how long they sat on this story.

The exact same thing as them waiting till the Saints were on a winning streak (after the Chargers win) to release the story about Mickey Loomis' contract being voided..

[RP]

The exact same thing as them waiting till the Saints were on a winning streak (after the Chargers win) to release the story about Mickey Loomis' contract being voided..

totally agree. They've done this a lot lately. I think they did it with the Bernie Fine story or the PSU story too. It's just real lame.

Only ESPN can make me feel bad for Ray Lewis.

[Droford]

ESPN Predictions (http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8900931/super-bowl-xlvii-espn-predictions-big-game)

Colin Cowherd, ESPN Radio's "The Herd": Ravens, 26-22 -- I expect Colin Kaepernick to make a mistake late. There's a big difference between playoff games and the Super Bowl. There's just more pressure, and Flacco has been in so many BIG games.

ugh.. why does he have to pick the Ravens..ugh

Marcellus Wiley, "SportsNation" co-host: 49ers, 40-19 -- Colin Kaepernick and his decision-making can't be stopped. Try and stop him; Frank Gore runs up the score.

If the 49ers score 40 points, I'll post a video of myself eating a Ravens hat on youtube.

Scott Van Pelt, "SportsCenter" anchor and ESPN Radio's "SVP & Russillo": Ravens, 27-20 -- Flacco is not afraid to throw deep. They will try a bunch and hit it enough.

of course he picks the Ravens..

[Next Big Thing]

At least there's some diversity of opinion and they're not all trying to deep throat San Francisco at once.

Love SVP & Russillo as well as the Herd. Two different, but great shows to pass the time to.

[screech]

I don't think either team will score 40.

[Emperor Smeat]

Last time anyone scored 40+ was when Tampa played Oakland.

Could see it being in the 30s at least on the 49ers side if the Ravens can't stop the 49ers rushing attack.

[Innovator]

"It's definitely all about him. Once a guy goes to the center of the field, goes into the victory formation on the last play of his last home game … I just don't think the Giants or any organization I've ever been a part of, even growing up, would allow somebody to single themselves out like that.

"If you single yourself out after you make a play, that's one thing. But to walk out on the field reminds me of the WWE, like The Rock coming out. You're becoming a caricature of yourself. It's exhausting. I don't know why somebody would want that."

"If you want to say you're Mr. Religious and all of that, have a clean record. Don't say all of that stuff if you know there's stuff that might come back," Toomer said. "Those are the things that, when I look at him, I just think hypocrisy."

-Well Dressed Amani Toomer on Ray Ray.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Last time anyone scored 40+ was when Tampa played Oakland.

Could see it being in the 30s at least on the 49ers side if the Ravens can't stop the 49ers rushing attack.

Yeah man. That's why I reppin dem 49ers. That rushing. Wowzers is a word that's often used, but I think it's apt here.

[Next Big Thing]

"It's definitely all about him. Once a guy goes to the center of the field, goes into the victory formation on the last play of his last home game … I just don't think the Giants or any organization I've ever been a part of, even growing up, would allow somebody to single themselves out like that.

"If you single yourself out after you make a play, that's one thing. But to walk out on the field reminds me of the WWE, like The Rock coming out. You're becoming a caricature of yourself. It's exhausting. I don't know why somebody would want that."

"If you want to say you're Mr. Religious and all of that, have a clean record. Don't say all of that stuff if you know there's stuff that might come back," Toomer said. "Those are the things that, when I look at him, I just think hypocrisy."

-Well Dressed Amani Toomer on Ray Ray.

"CHUUUUURRRCH! God bless Amani Toomer."

- Not Ray Lewis

[screech]

Donald Driver calling it a career.

[Heisenberg]

Donald Driver calling it a career.

Great career. Glad we have Randall Cobb now. This season, Jordy Nelson was great when healthy, then suffered some issues. Greg Jennings has become unreliable with commercials and injuries.

[Droford]

At least there's some diversity of opinion and they're not all trying to deep throat San Francisco at once.

Love SVP & Russillo as well as the Herd. Two different, but great shows to pass the time to.

SVP was born in MD, went to the University of Maryland and is generally a huge Maryland team homer. He also sort of looks like me if I could grow eyebrows and wear glasses, which adds to my point...

Also, I cant stand Colin Cowherd.

[Droford]

"It's definitely all about him. Once a guy goes to the center of the field, goes into the victory formation on the last play of his last home game … I just don't think the Giants or any organization I've ever been a part of, even growing up, would allow somebody to single themselves out like that.

"If you single yourself out after you make a play, that's one thing. But to walk out on the field reminds me of the WWE, like The Rock coming out. You're becoming a caricature of yourself. It's exhausting. I don't know why somebody would want that."

"If you want to say you're Mr. Religious and all of that, have a clean record. Don't say all of that stuff if you know there's stuff that might come back," Toomer said. "Those are the things that, when I look at him, I just think hypocrisy."

-Well Dressed Amani Toomer on Ray Ray.

How many teams have a player thats been playing for them since day one of the organization, playing in the last home game of his career? Ray Lewis is basically the Baltimore Ravens and it was probably done, more for the fans who would never get to see him play again at home than anything..

Id sort of liken it to Cal Ripken getting to run around Camden Yards IN THE MIDDLE OF A GAME for 20 minutes the night he broke Lou Gerhig's streak.

Baltimore Sports will pretty much always be Johnny Unitas, Cal Ripken and Ray Lewis.

[Next Big Thing]

SVP was born in MD, went to the University of Maryland and is generally a huge Maryland team homer. He also sort of looks like me if I could grow eyebrows and wear glasses, which adds to my point...

Also, I cant stand Colin Cowherd.

I know all about Scott Van Pelt. Didn't need the bio. Also, based on your posts here and in the Discussion Forum, I'm pretty sure you look like Uncle Fester from the Addams Family. At least, that's what I hope you look like. To see visual proof otherwise, would shatter my entire perception of the world.

[Next Big Thing]

It would be like a Cowboys fan one day waking up and realizing that the Cowboys haven't been America's team for damn near TWENTY years. #ISeeYouJimbo:wave:

[James Steele]

#2 brand in all of sports. The Dallas Cowboys are THE WORLD'S TEAM. #JerrySucksAtHisJobAndStillWipesHisAssWithHundredDollarBills

[Droford]

I know all about Scott Van Pelt. Didn't need the bio. Also, based on your posts here and in the Discussion Forum, I'm pretty sure you look like Uncle Fester from the Addams Family. At least, that's what I hope you look like. To see visual proof otherwise, would shatter my entire perception of the world.
I have 2 pictures on here.

[Droford]

Joe Flacco's brother Mike, who has played minor league baseball for the Orioles A ball team down the road from where I live, put on 30 lbs of muscle this offseason and is looking to be picked up by an NFL team as a TE.

If the Ravens didn't have 2 decent TE's already Id say they should pick him up. Flacco to Flacco! lol

[RoXer]

lol

[Droford]

Sucks to hear about arian foster needing open heart surgery in the next week or so..I've had a couple of them but they're not nearly as complicated and risky now...he's expected to be ready for training camp in July whereas I can't even lift anything over 50 lbs..amazing..

[OssMan]

Arian, can I have ya heart

[owenbrown]

#2 brand in all of sports. The Dallas Cowboys are THE WORLD'S TEAM. #JerrySucksAtHisJobAndStillWipesHisAssWithHundredDollarBills

I'm sure you're hoping he gets paper cuts, am I right?

[James Steele]

...and dies.

[Innovator]

How many teams have a player thats been playing for them since day one of the organization, playing in the last home game of his career? Ray Lewis is basically the Baltimore Ravens and it was probably done, more for the fans who would never get to see him play again at home than anything..

Id sort of liken it to Cal Ripken getting to run around Camden Yards IN THE MIDDLE OF A GAME for 20 minutes the night he broke Lou Gerhig's streak.

Baltimore Sports will pretty much always be Johnny Unitas, Cal Ripken and Ray Lewis.

Breaking what was thought to be an unbreakable record is different than playing in your last home game.

[DaveBrawl]

Not in the Charm City it isn't.

[Droford]

to the 49ers fans.. (http://www.theonion.com/articles/you-will-suffer-humiliation-when-the-sports-team-f,10804/)

The line about your teams players being gay is especially poignant

[Keith]

How many teams have a player thats been playing for them since day one of the organization, playing in the last home game of his career? Ray Lewis is basically the Baltimore Ravens and it was probably done, more for the fans who would never get to see him play again at home than anything..

Id sort of liken it to Cal Ripken getting to run around Camden Yards IN THE MIDDLE OF A GAME for 20 minutes the night he broke Lou Gerhig's streak.

Baltimore Sports will pretty much always be Johnny Unitas, Cal Ripken and Ray Lewis.


http://i49.tinypic.com/oix16b.gif

[Kris P Lettus]

that's right, stroke him, stroke him gently..

[Droford]

I noted in here that was very awkward as it was happening

[Next Big Thing]

He can definitely feel Ray Ray's erection... or the knife he keeps on him. Maybe both. That's the face of a man being penetrated or stabbed.

[Keith]

He feels it, and he likes it.

He's a man in love.

[Droford]

Official prediction

Ravens 31
49ers 12

Ray rice MVP 180 total yards and 2 tds

[Keith]

Under Armour releases two pairs of gold commemorative cleats for Ray Lewis:

http://i48.tinypic.com/rrleeb.jpg

[Nark Order]

Alright Droford. It looks like a wager might be in order.

[Droford]

I'm trying to figure out the 43.5 is..

Also, wonder what the fine would be if he wore those during the game

[Droford]

43.5 sacks..shoulda been able to figure that out

[Nark Order]

I think we could probably get Triple A to honor a name change bet. If the 49ers lose I shall become "Baltimore Narc" or "Narc Raven Lunatic" or something. If the 49ers win, then you must become "Miner Droford" or something that Supreme Olajuwan makes up or something.

Does this interest you, Droford? How confident are you?

[Keith]

Damn, Marcellus!

Marcellus Wiley, "SportsNation" co-host: 49ers, 40-19 -- Colin Kaepernick and his decision-making can't be stopped. Try and stop him; Frank Gore runs up the score.

If the Ravens lose 40-19, for Ray Lewis it's going to be one hell of a send-off!

[Droford]

The Ravens can neutralize the 49ers by getting out to a big lead like the falcons did and force kaepernick to pass which will lead to ints..I think the ravens themselves will be able to run the ball effectively at that point to control the clock

Everyone's expecting flacco to come out throwing bombs, but I think they'll go to the run game way more than they have in the playoffs so far

[Nark Order]

It's a little silly to me when people use the "take the lanes away from Kaep and force him to pass" logic. Have you ever seen Kaepernick play football? Like at all? Ever? Kaepernick has no problem passing the ball at all. I'm not saying that the 49ers are 100% going to run away with this game or anything but I feel like people have no clue what they are even talking about when they say things like that.

[Nark Order]

Kaepernick has had 2 games in which he's thrown for less than 200 yards and in both of those games he rushed for over 50 yards. Also, he's thrown only 3 INTS during the regular season, and 1 in the playoffs. The guy is a monster and an efficient one at that. When people do the "just take his lane away and then the game is over" thing, I think they're trying to convince themselves more than anyone else.

[Droford]

It's a little silly to me when people use the "take the lanes away from Kaep and force him to pass" logic. Have you ever seen Kaepernick play football? Like at all? Ever? Kaepernick has no problem passing the ball at all. I'm not saying that the 49ers are 100% going to run away with this game or anything but I feel like people have no clue what they are even talking about when they say things like that.

I watched the falcons game and I know with absolute certainty that if he has to pass a lot the ravens defense in the secondary is stronger than the falcons and will get picks.

The ravens are in trouble if the 49ers run the ball. The colts piled up rush yards early before they got behind and had to pass..the broncos run game went with Moreno going out, and the pats never made a strong commitment to the run either

[Nark Order]

I don't know how the 9ers are going to approach this but it's good to know that we have a few options on offense. I don't think they'll hold back on the option much, but I think they may establish a bit of a pass game first. The option works best when nobody is really expecting it or when the offense has time to feel out the defense first. At this point, the cat is kind of "out of the bag" on the option offense, but it can still work when used correctly and at the right time. It's a bit risky as far as safety goes I suppose, but as of right now, we have the best backup QB in the league, so I see no reason to hold back. Both teams are gonna go guns a blazing, pretty excited.

[Droford]

I want to see a game more in the style of the Thanksgiving game..but little chance of them sacking kaepernick 9 times like they did smith in that game

[Nark Order]

Also, if the Ravens can't establish a run game, things are going to get really tough. Flacco hasn't thrown an INT throughout the post season but if he has to keep launching bombs into hostile territory, it's going to be a long night. He's going to have so much pressure from our front 7, I wouldn't be surprised if he gets rushed into a bad throw. Especially when you consider some of these crazy throws to Torrey Smith and Anquan Bolden that have been paying off lately. It will only take one of those crazy throws to go wrong to potentially shift the game in our favor.

This is going to turn into a "my team is better than your team" debate and that I don't want. Both teams have the potential to beat each other. It'll be a good game.

[Nark Order]

I want to see a game more in the style of the Thanksgiving game..but little chance of them sacking kaepernick 9 times like they did smith in that game

That will be much harder against Kaep. And penalties won you that game more than anything else.

[Droford]

Nothing to do with those 9 sacks..wish NFL net was replaying that game..

Also, really hoping Art Model goes in the hof

[Nark Order]

Yes. The nine sacks did help. And so did the TD they took away from Ginn for a chop block that didn't happen.

Also, Art Model is a sack of shit that swindled a pretty legendary sports fan base out of their NFL team. If he goes into the HOF, Cleveland is setting NFL HQ on fire.

[James Steele]

49ers beat the Ravens by a score of 31-17.

[James Steele]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/247552/joeflacco.png

[Keith]

49ers win 31-28.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Just hoping for a good game. Hasn't been a shitty SB since Bears/Colts.</font>

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Yeah that one was liquid shits.

[Innovator]

Obama is -170 to pick the ravens

[screech]

Can't wait for this game. Gonna be great.

[#1-norm-fan]

I know everyone's been waiting for it. So here it is...

49ers 31 - Ravens 20

[itsmeJD]

I have to work during the game, but I don't really care. Gonna just have the wife tivo it for commercial's sake.

If I do decide to toss a last minute wager on it, then I'll try to catch some of it, but as of now I'll probably just watch the highlights as Chris Berman butchers them.

[Next Big Thing]

Hate to say it, but I'm pretty excited for this one. 49ers take it 24 - 17, although I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up a blowout. Nothing to back that claim up and I hope not for the sake of the game, it's just a feeling I've had lately.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Official prediction

Ravens 31
49ers 12

Ray rice MVP 180 total yards and 2 tds

Haha yeah. Love those Ravens. Never doubted them for a second.

[James Steele]

I think the 49ers will pull away late when Flacco starts throwing bombs an they don't get the lucky/amazing catches they've gotten lately and Ray Lewis gets some personal fouls for illegal shanking.

[itsmeJD]

I think the 49ers will pull away late when Flacco starts throwing bombs an they don't get the lucky/amazing catches they've gotten lately and Ray Lewis gets some personal fouls for illegal shanking.

Ed Hoculi voice: Personal Foul! On the defense! Number 52! Illegal shank to the sternum! 15 year penalty from the spot of.....wait, the call on the field is overturned. 4th down.

[James Steele]

Hold on guys, my Goodell-o-phone is going off.

[Droford]

Ravens fans outnumbering 49ers fans like 3-1 in new Orleans..can't wait to hear 7 nation army during the game, that'd be the most awesome thing ever

[Droford]

Anyone else have the problem of watching super bowl highlight films and seeing plays that were legal at the time but would be flagged all day if they happened in the game's current climate..

[Droford]

NFL network showing xxiii now..why no xxxv? Booo

[Kris P Lettus]

Passed the 49ers team busses yesterday as they were going to the Saints training facility..

[Kris P Lettus]

43.5 sacks..shoulda been able to figure that out

Other sites have him listed as having only 41.5, but yeah it's prolly career sacks..

[Droford]

I'm predicting on groundhog day 2014, the Ravens and 49ers will play in super bowl XLVIII

Kinda funny it'all be outside in snow

[James Steele]

Quote:
<table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="border:1px inset; background:#0a0a0a"> Originally Posted by Droford http://www.tpww.net/forums/images/buttonsred/viewpost.gif (http://www.tpww.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4104848#post4104848)
43.5 sacks..shoulda been able to figure that out
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Other sites have him listed as having only 41.5, but yeah it's prolly career sacks..

I guess they counted those 2 people he murdered as sacks.

[Droford]

During an hour-long interview outside the Super Bowl media center on Friday, Ross dodged questions requesting specific contact with Lewis as reported by Sports Illustrated earlier this week.

"I never saw Ray put it in his mouth," Ross said. "I want to apologize to any athletes that this story hurt. It was my intention to shine a light on the technologies that are light years ahead of what people can understand. I had no control of when the story runs. I'm trying to make right the wrong with Ray Lewis.

"Ray Lewis is a great man. Hue Jackson is a hero for starting to work with me in 2008. I am here to tell you natural IGF-1 rebuilds brain tissue. I did not walk in the Ravens' door with deer spray. I walked in with chips."

Lewis has vehemently denied the report he used the spray, which includes the substance IGF-1, which is banned by the NFL.

Ross said he provided a recovery protocol for Lewis following his injury in October against the Dallas Cowboys that required surgery. Ross also said that he provided products to aid Lewis' recovery from a hamstring injury in 2009 and a toe injury in 2011. "Ray was right about one thing," Ross said. "This whole story, this whole slander, was the tactics of the devil."

Meanwhile, Ross said during the playoffs the Ravens, including reserve safety James Ihedigbo, used performance chips, which aren't banned. "The chips were used by Baltimore against Denver and the Patriots, and I have text messages in my phone to prove it from James Ihedigbo," Ross said. "I sent 600 of them within a two-week period. And I have mailing slips from FedEx."

However, Ross declined to reveal the text messages.

Former Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson issued a lengthy apology to the Ravens organization, including Lewis, in a telephone interview with The Baltimore Sun, for ever introducing Ross to Lewis and other players. Ross said he first met Lewis in 2008 when he says he gave Jackson the performance chips.

Ross said he also worked with former Ravens players Jamal Lewis, Willis McGahee, LeRon McClain and a few others. Name-dropping multiple high-profile athletes, Ross said he has worked with Johnny Damon, Vijay Singh, Terrell Owens and Brett Favre. "The NFL told those players to disassociate themselves from me," Ross said. "Ray Lewis was one of them."

Former St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora successfully sued Ross for $5.4 million for providing a supplement that caused him to violate the NFL's performance enhancing drug policy. Vobora was never paid, though. When Ross was asked why he didn't show up for court, he replied: "I was dead broke." Ross claimed that what he gave to Vobora through former Ravens special teams player Gary Stills was tainted by an unnamed individual after it left his custody.

Ross denied using the opportunity of the Super Bowl to get publicity for his company, saying: "I didn't use Ray Lewis."

Ross did say he sent Lewis a text message this week.

"Ray did not text me," he said. "I texted him and said, 'God bless." Ray has not texted me recently."



Put that story to bed

[Droford]

Also..if igf-1 rebuilds brain tissue and the NFL is so fucking worried about the effects of concussions they should make it mandatory for players to take it instead of banning it

[James Steele]

Obviously, one guy covering his ass so Ray Lewis doesn't kill him like those other 2 people he killed and got away with puts that story to bed.

[The Fraze]

The Superbowl is tomorrow, and the 49ers are in it. Moderately excited. Anyone else know about it?

[Keith]

The San Francisco Giants won the World Series this past baseball season.

No pressure, 49ers.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Jerome Bogar is the head official tomorrow.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Think I would have preferred Mike Carey and his hilariously exaggerated hand signals. He could fire off a hadouken with the force that he puts into a pass interference call.</font>

[The Fraze]

The San Francisco Giants won the World Series this past baseball season.

No pressure, 49ers.

They did?

[Nark Order]

The SF Giants won the World Series. Narcissus won TPWW King of the Forum. And now hopefully the San Francisco 49ers will win the Super Bowl. Would be a perfect year for Northern California.

[Kris P Lettus]

f the 9ers

[Keith]

f the 9ers

"Fucking" Niners?

[Kris P Lettus]

f them in their a's

[Innovator]

Until tomorrow night, the Giants are still the REIGNING AND DEFENDING SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD

[Droford]

They obviously couldn't figure out the defending part

[OssMan]

http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/blogs/nfl-rapidreports-header.jpg <map name="header_home"> <area shape="rect" coords="0,0,959,50" alt="Blog Home" href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports"> </map>
<header> 49ers' Ahmad Brooks, Isaac Sopoaga can't recall LGBT anti-bullying video

By John Breech | CBSSports.com
<time class="storyDate" pubdate="" datetime="2013-01-31T23:10:39Z">January 31, 2013 6:10 pm ET</time>







</header> When San Francisco cornerback Chris Culliver (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1273272/chris-culliver) said he would not welcome a gay teammate (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21624342/49ers-chris-culliver-openly-gay-player-not-welcome) on Tuesday -- remarks he later apologized for -- the 49ers (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/SF/san-francisco-49ers) were quick to distance themselves from Culliver's comments.
The 49ers had reason to act quickly because in August, San Francisco became the first NFL team to openly support a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender anti-bullying campaign known as the "It Gets Better Project (http://www.itgetsbetter.org/)."
Four 49ers players -- including Donte Whitner (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/423565/donte-whitner), Ahmad Brooks (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1114534/ahmad-brooks), Isaac Sopoaga (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/493071/isaac-sopoaga) and Ricky Jean Francois (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/558589/ricky-jean-francois) -- made a video supporting the campaign and itgetsbetter.org (http://www.itgetsbetter.org/).
On the heels of Culliver's comments, both Brooks and Sopoaga were asked about the video and both told USA TODAY Sports (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/niners/2013/01/31/niners-ahmad-brooks-isaac-sopoaga-deny-antibullying-video/1880299/) that they didn't remember making it. Then when shown the video, both men acknowledged that they didn't realize the purpose of the video was to fight the bullying of LGBT teens. They thought it was to fight bullying in general.
"I didn't make any video," Brooks said when initially asked about it. "This is America and if somebody wants to be gay, they can be gay, but I didn't make any video. I think if I made a video, I'd remember it."
When Brooks was shown the video, he remembered making it, but not for the exact purpose it was intended, "Oh, that. It was an anti-bullying video, not a gay (rights) video," Brooks said.


Rofl


"Oh, that"

[The Condor]

Was more excited for Bucs-Raiders than this game. Just not feeling anything.

[Kris P Lettus]

WTF

Two evenly matched teams with brother head coaches.. Also, the whole "benching Smith for Kaperincus" and Ray Lewis/Ed Reed leaving..

It's gonna be an awesome game, man..

[Droford]

Kapernicus huh..

[Kris P Lettus]

Nicolaus Copernicus (German: Nikolaus Kopernikus; Italian: Nicolò Copernico; Polish: Mikołaj Kopernik (help·info); 19 February 1473 – 24 May 1543) was a Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated a comprehensive heliocentric model which placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center of the universe.[1]
The publication of Copernicus' epochal book, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), just before his death in 1543, is considered a major event in the history of science. It began the Copernican Revolution and contributed importantly to the rise of the ensuing Scientific Revolution. Copernicus' heliocentric theory placed the Sun at the center of the solar system and described that system's mechanics in mathematical rather than Aristotelian terms.
One of the great polymaths of the Renaissance, Copernicus was a mathematician, astronomer, jurist with a doctorate in law, physician, quadrilingual polyglot, classics scholar, translator, artist,[2] Catholic cleric, governor, diplomat and economist.

[OssMan]

thank you for informing us about copernicus kris p

your so great

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Hall of Fame Class of 2013:

Larry Allen
Cris Carter
Curley Culp
Jonathan Ogden
Bill Parcells
Dave Robinson
Warren Sapp</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>If you would have told me there would be 3 inductees going in on the first ballot and Strahan wasn't one of them, I'd have told you you were nuts. Looking over the numbers, Sapp going in over Strahan makes zero sense.</font>

[Droford]

Ogden going in makes up for art model being snubbed again

[RoXer]

I thought he was still playing

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Parcells

Think the voters went with who impacted their spot more for why Sapp (DT) got the nod over Straham (DE). Either way, both are good enough that whoever was snubbed this year would have just made the Hall next year.

[Kris P Lettus]

thank you for informing us about copernicus kris p

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