Nfl 2010.

[RICHARD]

BF, shut up.


Game on Sunday.:D

[smokey the elder]

Yep...Hall of Fame game.

BF is such a drama king. I'm so sick of his cr@p. It's getting to the point I don't even want him to sign the one-day contract and retire with Green Bay.

[Pinot's Mom]

PreSeason starts Aug. 12 at Ravens Stadium! Time to change my signature - GO RAVENS, GO RAVENS!!:D

BF who cares???:rolleyes:

[davidpizzica]

All I'm hearing in the Steeler's training camp is whether Big Ben will serve either a 4 game suspension or a 6 game one. Quite frankly I don't care if the oaf EVER comes back! I think he's just doing the "good" act to get to playing football then revert back to his old idiotic ways.

[RICHARD]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/04/brett-favre-jenn-sterger_n_670391.html?page=2

Is there a team called the "Crocs"?

I thought is was the Florida Gators?

[Pinot's Mom]

All I'm hearing in the Steeler's training camp is whether Big Ben will serve either a 4 game suspension or a 6 game one. Quite frankly I don't care if the oaf EVER comes back! I think he's just doing the "good" act to get to playing football then revert back to his old idiotic ways.

I don't care if he ever comes back either! :D

[RICHARD]

Who wants to go with me to Minnesota, I am going to rent a car and circle the stadium waiting for BF to try and get into practice.

:eek::mad:;)

[smokey the elder]

They made a big deal about players going hat in hand to beg him to come back.

Aaron Rodgers: 12/13, 159 years, 1 TD vs. Cleveland! Eat yer heart out,
Brett. They need to cure the dropsies (two fumbles by the first team) but the Pack looks pretty good!

[Grace]

ALS among former NFL players; rate is 8X higher than the general population.

From Boston.com (http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/08/21/ex_patriot_hit_with_als_diagnosis/?page=1)

[lizbud]

The new rules affecting Quarterbacks this year ain't sitting too well with
Payton Manning.:mad: His "hurry up" offense style is bound to suffer while
everybody gets used to having another official in the game. Why do the refs
have to get so close to the action anyway?


http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-umpire-rule-could-affect-no-huddle-offenses

[Grace]

I had this magazine cover on my frig for months -
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/81416662.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA548705D1C5C8D3A590D 6A153E04FA0995EC6610368632CBCBC2



ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP)

George Blanda, who played longer than anyone in pro football history and racked up the most points in a career that spanned four decades, mostly with the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders, died Monday. He was 83.

''We are deeply saddened by the passing of the great George Blanda,'' the Raiders said Monday in confirming his death. ''George was a brave Raider and a close personal friend of Raiders owner Al Davis.'' The Pro Football Hall of Fame said on its website that Blanda died Monday after a brief illness.

Blanda retired a month shy of his 49th birthday before the 1976 season. He spent 10 seasons with the Bears, part of one with the Baltimore Colts, seven with the Houston Oilers and his final nine with the Raiders.

He held the pro scoring record when he retired, with 2,002 points. He kicked 335 field goals and 943 extra points, running for nine touchdowns and throwing for 236 more.

He also threw for 26,920 yards in his career and held the pro football record with 277 interceptions until Brett Favre passed him in 2007. His points record stood until it was topped by several players in recent years.

''It certainly doesn't bother me,'' Blanda said about losing the scoring record. ''The one record I was happy to get rid of was the one for the most interceptions, when Brett Favre got that one.''

It was a five-game stretch for Oakland in 1970 that is the lasting imprint of his career. As a 43-year-old, Blanda led the Raiders to four wins and one tie with late touchdown passes or field goals.

Later that season, he became the oldest quarterback to play in a championship game, throwing two touchdown passes and kicking a field goal in Oakland's 27-17 loss to Baltimore in the AFC title game. His performance that season earned him The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.

Blanda joined the Oilers of the new American Football League in 1960 and played 16 seasons before hanging it up for good following the 1975 campaign. He led the Oilers to the first two AFL titles, beating the Chargers for the championship following the 1960 and '61 seasons.

He nearly won a third straight title when he led the Oilers back from a 17-0 halftime deficit to the Dallas Texans in the 1962 title game before losing in double overtime.

''George Blanda will always be remembered as a legend of our game,'' NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement, ''including his amazing career longevity of 26 seasons in four different decades. George's multi-talented flair for the dramatic highlighted the excitement of pro football during an important period of growth for our sport.''

Blanda began his memorable run in 1970 by throwing three touchdown passes in place of an injured Daryle Lamonica in a 31-14 win over Pittsburgh on Oct. 25. The following week he kicked a 48-yard field goal in the final seconds to give the Raiders a 17-17 tie against Kansas City.

Blanda was just getting started. He threw a tying touchdown pass with 1:34 remaining and then kicked the game-winning 52-yard field goal in the final seconds the following week in a 23-20 win over Cleveland.

He followed that with a 20-yard TD pass to Fred Biletnikoff in place of Lamonica in a 24-19 victory over Denver the next week, then kicked a 16-yard field goal in the closing seconds to beat San Diego 20-17 on Nov. 22.

''The game that I remember the most was playing against Cleveland in 1970,'' he once said. ''We were down 20-13 and I came in and we got a touchdown and then we got a field goal in the last three seconds.''

Blanda entered the NFL out of Kentucky as a 12th-round pick (119th overall) of the Chicago Bears in 1949. He spent most of the next decade with the Bears, leaving to play one game for the Colts in 1950. After winning the Bears starting job in 1953, Blanda promptly lost it the following season because of injury. His playing time at quarterback quickly diminished and he retired in 1959 at age 31 when Chicago planned to make him a full-time kicker. It was a short-lived break because he then joined the AFL's Oilers the next season.

Blanda was one of the new league's many prolific passers, throwing for 19,149 yards and 165 touchdowns in seven seasons for the Oilers. He was the AFL Player of the Year in 1961, holds AFL single-game passing record of 464 yards on Oct. 29, 1961, against Buffalo, and was chosen the league's all-time kicker.

''We did all the strategy right on the field,'' he once said. ''Today, the coaches call all the plays, so all the quarterbacks have to do is perform. They are more or less programmed.''

Oilers owner Bud Adams said Blanda's flair was a reason the AFL attracted so much attention.

''He was the perfect fit for the start of the AFL, joining our league from the NFL and displaying the ability to lead a high flying offense,'' Adams said in a statement. ''His play garnered our league a lot of attention and fans. We had a celebration last year in Houston for the 1960 and 1961 AFL championship seasons and the team hall of fame members and it was great to have George join us and remember fondly those early years.''

In 1967, the Oilers thought Blanda was at the end of his career, but the Raiders picked him up as a backup quarterback and kicker and he lasted nine more seasons.

''A seemingly ageless wonder, George inspired legions of fans over a 26-year career, with his clutch performances as a quarterback and place kicker. He will be truly missed,'' said Steve Perry, executive director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

[CountryWolf07]

Go Browns.

[davidpizzica]

I don't think we need king Ben anymore! Charlie Batch was Great on sunday!! Go Steelers 3-0!

[lvpets2002]

:rolleyes: Well I am still wondering what the Dallas Cowboys are going to do this year.. I hope try to play some FootBall..:p

[smokey the elder]

RIP, George Blanda. I didn't realize he was so old.

WTF happened with the Packers last night? 18 penalties!?:mad:

[davidpizzica]

Pinot's mom, it'll be a very good game on sunday between the Steelers and the Ravens. I hope Charlie Batch does his thing and the Steelers are 4-0! GO STEELERS!!

[RICHARD]

http://slumz.boxden.com/f16/kid-now-hates-football-after-raiders-week-5-win-against-chargers-1432267/



LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL,

I hate the Chargers just as much, But, I don't CRY about it.

Toughen up kid, Wait until you discover women, the difference between GROSS and NET pay, cars and political parties.

Then come back and talk to me.;)

[RICHARD]

Ahem...raiders.......:confused::eek:;)

[Pinot's Mom]

Go Ravens, Go Ravens! :D

[davidpizzica]

YAHOO! The Steelers are 6-2! They beat the Bengals 27-21. GO STEELERS!!

[CountryWolf07]

How about them Browns?! First the Saints and now the Patriots. :D Looks like we did the right thing by trading Quinn for Hillis! He's a monster.

[lvpets2002]

:cool: I am not even going to talk about the Dallas Cowboys.. They did get a New Head Coach as of today.. Lets see if that helps.. I think they just need to get a whole new team..

:) At least we are Proud of Our Texas Rangers && Mavericks..

[RICHARD]

was that a stinker last night?

But on the other hand, there have been some rocking good games this year!

Go raiders?

[davidpizzica]

Good riddance! The steelers finally got rid of whiny Jeff Reed. In the debacle against the Patriots, he blamed his poor kicking on everything BUT himself. I guess the Rooneys were fed up with his antics off the field, too.

[RICHARD]

Touchdown Jesus ain't got no patience for fools like you.....

http://www.tmz.com/2010/11/29/nfl-star-buffalo-bills-stevie-johnson-wide-receiver-god/

[Pinot's Mom]

Ravens-Steelers on Sunday, David; are you ready to RUMBLE???

[davidpizzica]

Ravens-Steelers on Sunday, David; are you ready to RUMBLE???

The Steelers ARE ready to rumble PAST the Ravens on Sunday. Pinot's Mom, are you ready for a fun game?! GO STEELERS!!

[RICHARD]

Will I have to separate the both of you during the game?;)

[davidpizzica]

RICHARD, you might have to have us at neutral corners!

[Pinot's Mom]

I don't think we can be in the same vicinity - these two teams REALLY don't like each other! ;)

[lvpets2002]

:) Ok ok I do know who Wont be playing at the Super Bowl this year Feb 2011.. That would be the Dallas Cowboys..

However you all know the Super Bowl in Feb 2011 is to be in the New Dallas Cowboys Stadium.. Now my question is who do you all think is the two teams to be playing in the Super Bowl??

[davidpizzica]

[QUOTE=Pinot's Mom;2317396]I don't think we can be in the same vicinity - these two teams REALLY don't like each other! ;)[/Q Pinot's Mom, The last time the Ravens defeated the Steelers was because Big Ben wasn't in the line-up, but now he will be and WATCH OUT!

[Pinot's Mom]

Countdown's on, David - we're ready!

[davidpizzica]

GO STEELERS! Despite a bloddy nose and a broken foot, Big Ben played a rough and tumble game against a very good Baltimore Ravens team which could have gone either way. Redmon scored a miracle winning touchdown to take it. It was a great game and the Ravens did a great job.

[RICHARD]

WOW, Ben's honker took a blow!

Good games last night...

[davidpizzica]

WOW, Ben's honker took a blow!

Good games last night...

Unfortuately, RICHARD, our punter is out for the rest of the season. Dan Sepulveda is out with a torn ACL.

[Pinot's Mom]

GO STEELERS! Despite a bloddy nose and a broken foot, Big Ben played a rough and tumble game against a very good Baltimore Ravens team which could have gone either way. Redmon scored a miracle winning touchdown to take it. It was a great game and the Ravens did a great job.

David, you're very gracious, thanks! The Steelers beat us in our own house - not a shining moment. :(

[RICHARD]

The greatest game we will never see?:eek:

http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/12/02/the-greatest-bowl-game-youll-never-see/1#c31948793

[RICHARD]

BASTIGES!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.mynorthwest.com/category/news_chick_blog/20110107/Qwest-Field-large-vs-small-beer

[DJFyrewolf36]

How bout them Seahawks!
(Even though their beer is a rip off...;) )

[Pinot's Mom]

There's no Manning in the playoffs!!!:D

[Pinot's Mom]

Go Ravens! Go Ravens!

...just sayin...:)

[davidpizzica]

Pinot's mom, are you ready for next saturday at 4:30? A STEELER'S Victory!!

[smokey the elder]

PACKERS win: 21-16!! They nearly snatched defeat out of the jaws of victory at Philly, but won one finally.

[Pinot's Mom]

Pinot's mom, are you ready for next saturday at 4:30? A STEELER'S Victory!!

I'm ready - but not for what you're looking for!!

GO RAVENS!!:D

Bring it on, David, bring it on!! :D

[davidpizzica]

I'm ready - but not for what you're looking for!!

GO RAVENS!!:D

Bring it on, David, bring it on!! :D

Never, NEVER underestimate the power of the TERRIBLE TOWEL!! GO STEELERS!!

[smokey the elder]

What, no Dirty Birds here to talk smack to?:p:D

[davidpizzica]

It was a really a had fought game and a game where the Ravens could have won the game, too. Pinot's mom, the Ravens are a top- notch team that have given the Steelers fits, too!

[pomtzu]

Condolences to Maggie, Coop & Pinot. :(

There's always next year to try again...........:D

[RICHARD]

I just saw the guys with the backpack blowers cleaning off the lines on the football field in Chicago.

Do you think that they would do that at home to keep a walkway or sidewalk clear?

NOT ON YOUR LIFE.....;):D

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The PITT/BALT game was a barn burner..

the late game, not so much.


Today we get the same, a good game and a stinker.

[Pinot's Mom]

It was a really a had fought game and a game where the Ravens could have won the game, too. Pinot's mom, the Ravens are a top- notch team that have given the Steelers fits, too!


Condolences to Maggie, Coop & Pinot. :(

There's always next year to try again...........:D

We're all in mourning and have put a moratorium on football watching.:(

[Grace]

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The PITT/BALT game was a barn burner..

the late game, not so much.


Today we get the same, a good game and a stinker.

The late game was Green Bay 48, Atlanta 21. It was a Great game for those of in the NFL Central Division area.

[RICHARD]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/222711401.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1295246141&Signature=pt1t03hbBdqg5T6T1WyalLAmPis%3D



Jet?

No, Braylon Edwards.

[pomtzu]

My poor Patriots - I'm crushed!! If only there had been a few more minutes in the game...........:(

And my granddaughter is really going to be in for it today. She goes back to college today in north Jersey after a long Christmas break, and all of her friends there are Jets fans. Poor kid.........:p

[davidpizzica]

Here's to hoping the Jets running out of gas this sunday against the Black and Gold!! Go Steelers and TROY!

[lvpets2002]

:) I am going to say Steelers & Greenbay Packers are coming to my home country of Dallas for the Super Bowl..

[davidpizzica]

:) I am going to say Steelers & Greenbay Packers are coming to my home country of Dallas for the Super Bowl..

That sounds like a good bet!

[smokey the elder]

That was an epic butt-whupping Green Bay put on the Falcons last Saturday! Bring on the Bears! This is the first time the Packers and Bears have met in a playoff game since 1941!

[cassiesmom]

I just saw the guys with the backpack blowers cleaning off the lines on the football field in Chicago.

Do you think that they would do that at home to keep a walkway or sidewalk clear?

NOT ON YOUR LIFE.....;):D

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That's because they get paid a ton of money to snow-blow the lines on the field, but they don't get paid to do it at home! :eek:

The most critical decision of the Bears-Packers game was announced today. Jim Cornelison, opera singer who is the Chicago Blackhawks' national anthem singer, will sing the national anthem at Sunday's game. Mt. Prospect native and American Idol winner Lee DeWyze will perform at halftime.

[lvpets2002]

:) I heard on the news today that if the Bears win this weekend & come to Dallas to the SuperBowl then The President (Obama) is coming to Watch.. I guess he can stay at the Bush Palace in Dallas.. We already pay security for them so hey I think it would work out good..

[cassiesmom]

Da Bears ... I won't say it in case anyone will be getting the results for the first time on the late news. I wonder who will win between the Jets and Pittsburgh?

[Pinot's Mom]

Well, David P, your boys are going to the big one! The Jets just had nothing left. I don't think Green Bay will know what hit them - they're not used to these brutal physical games. Good luck!

[davidpizzica]

Well, David P, your boys are going to the big one! The Jets just had nothing left. I don't think Green Bay will know what hit them - they're not used to these brutal physical games. Good luck!

I LOVE it, and I think you're right. The Packers are used to parading up and down the field and really aren't ready for the Steelers style of play. This is the Steelers seventh trip to the super Bowl and we have to match it up with Big Ben's number (7)!

[smokey the elder]

We'll just see about that! :D Big Ben is vulnerable to throwing picks; need I point out that all 3 Packers playoff games ended in an interception?:p

GO PACK GO!!!!!

[davidpizzica]

We'll just see about that! :D Big Ben is vulnerable to throwing picks; need I point out that all 3 Packers playoff games ended in an interception?:p

GO PACK GO!!!!!

This might be true, but the Packers will have more than Big Ben to worry about! Guys like Troy Polamalu, Brett Kiesel, and Heinz Ward will be there, too! GO BLACK AND GOLD! The Terrible Towel rules!

[lvpets2002]

:) Texas Wants TO Welcome the Packers & Steelers to Dallas/Arlington.. Go Go Green Bay

[davidpizzica]

:) Texas Wants TO Welcome the Packers & Steelers to Dallas/Arlington.. Go Go Green Bay

The Terrible towel rules!

[smokey the elder]

Cheddah forevah!:D:p

[RICHARD]

I want overtime.

[cassiesmom]

Da Bears ... I won't say it in case anyone will be getting the results for the first time on the late news. I wonder who will win between the Jets and Pittsburgh?

Cutler is a wimp!

I'm rooting for Pittsburgh because I can't root for GB (as a Bears fan). Also because I worked with a medical director in a previous job who went to medical school there. I learned so much from working with him.

Guy Fieri from Food Network Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives went to a place in Pittsburgh where the menu featured a sandwich with French fries and cole slaw not on the side, but right in the sandwich (!?) but I don't remember exactly what the sandwich was, or what the name of the restaurant was. I think it was in a part of town that had struggled for awhile and then reinvented itself as a totally cool, fun neighborhood. It was a massive sandwich with lots of toppings on it in addition to the potatoes and slaw.

[davidpizzica]

Cutler is a wimp!

I'm rooting for Pittsburgh because I can't root for GB (as a Bears fan). Also because I worked with a medical director in a previous job who went to medical school there. I learned so much from working with him.

Guy Fieri from Food Network Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives went to a place in Pittsburgh where the menu featured a sandwich with French fries and cole slaw not on the side, but right in the sandwich (!?) but I don't remember exactly what the sandwich was, or what the name of the restaurant was. I think it was in a part of town that had struggled for awhile and then reinvented itself as a totally cool, fun neighborhood. It was a massive sandwich with lots of toppings on it in addition to the potatoes and slaw.

Cassiesmom, you're thinking of Primanti Brother's restaruants. Their sandwiches are OUT OF THIS WORLD! The main one is in a depressed area, but there are about ten more restaruants spread around the Pittsburgh area.

[lvpets2002]

:) Yup you just want the Free Pizza.. Pappas In The House..


I want overtime.